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Sacks, Arthur – LaPorte Newspaper 30 August 1920 - - Arthur Sacks, twelve-year old boy living south of Hanna, died early this morning at the hospital following a week's illness with appendicitis. Funeral are not complete. E. E. Ebert will be in charge."
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz 26 November 2001 jholtz2000@yahoo.com

Sacks, Mrs. Edith - 18 April 1930 LaPorte Herald-Argus - - -Mrs Edith Sacks, age 41, of Hanna, died last evening at 5 o'clock at the Fairview hospital after a 3 year's illness of diabetes. Mrs. Sachs was born in Cass Township April 30, 1888, moving to Hanna nine years ago. She was married in Wanatah to Paul R. Sacks, who survives. Mrs. Sacks was a member of the Methodist church. Others surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edna Ragan of South Bend, and Mrs. Ada Bailey of Hanna; a brother George Gillham of Hanna; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Sachs of Hanna and Mrs. Charles Holtz of La Porte, and her mother, Mrs. Joseph Gillham of Hanna...burial in Union Mills.
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz 26 November 2001 jholtz2000@yahoo.com

Sacks, Gustave F. - LaPorte Newspaper 11 February 1931 - - Gustave Sacks, age 70, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home two miles northeast of Hanna. Death followed a short illness of heart trouble. Mr. Sacks was born in Germany, March 23, 1860, moving to near Hanna 34 years ago from Kouts. He was a farmer. Mr. Sacks was married in 1882 in Germany to Amelia E. Jochim, who survives. Others surviving are six sons, Paul, Herman, August, Ludwig, and Harry Sacks of Hanna, and John Sacks of Stillwell, and five daughters, Mrs. Augusta Boniface, Mrs. Emma Gross, Mrs. Bertha Peters, Mrs. Lema Gardner, all of Hanna; and Mrs. Marie Milzarek, Valparaiso. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home and at 1:30 at the Hanna Methodist church; the Rev. John Schaible of Wanatah officiating. Burial will be in Union Mills with Kosanke Brothers of Union Mills in charge. Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz 26 November 2001 jholtz2000@yahoo.com

Sacks, Harry Clarence - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 28 March 1945 - - Harry Clarence Sacks, 36, of route 2, died at 3:25 o'clock this morning after an illness of four months. The son of Gustave and Amelia Sacks, he was born on December 30, 1908 in Hanna and had lived here nine years, coming from Hanna. On Nov. 10, 1934, in South Bend, he was married to Jeanne Ponkonin who survives. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church of Westville. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, Beverly Jean, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Gusta Boniface, Mrs. Emma Goss, Mrs. Bertha Peters, Mrs. Lema Gardner, all of Hanna; Mrs. Marie Milzarek, Valparaiso; three brothers, Herman and Louie, John of South Bend. Three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran church of Westville, with the Rev. Howard Bhrens officiating. Burial will be in Union Mills cemetery. Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz 26 November 2001 jholtz2000@yahoo.com

Sacks, Paul Rudolph - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 7 February 1944 - - Paul Rudolph Sacks, 59, of Hanna, died Saturday afternoon at 12:30 at the Holy Family Hospital following an illness of six weeks. Death was due to complications. He was born in Germany on March 3, 1884, and had lived in Hanna for 41 years, coming from Kouts. He was a machinist. On Jan. 2, 1931, in Kokomo, he was married to May McKee. He was a member of the Evangelical church. Surviving are his wife; two sons and two daughters by a previous marriage, Ora of Wanatah; Robert somewhere in the South Pacific; Mrs. Edna Rogan, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Ada Bailey, Kouts; Four grandchildren; Four brothers, Herman, John, Louis, and Harry; five sisters, Gusta, Bertha, Emma, Marie, and Lena; two foster daughters, Mrs. Fred Faulkner, Kokomo, and Mrs. Dorothy Sacks, La Porte, and one foster grandchild. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 at the home and at 2 o'clock at the Hanna Methodist church with the Rev. J. A. Gardner of Union Mills and the Rev. George Harts officiating. Burial will be in Union Mills cemetery in charge of Kosanke Brothers. Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz 26 November 2001 jholtz2000@yahoo.com

SALISBURY, BENJAMIN F. - Michigan City News, 26 August 1909 - - Benjamin F. Salisbury, for 40 years a resident of Rolling Prairie died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. L. Armstrong, in Ottumwa, Ia. The deceased was 90 years old and leaves four sons, Theron, Frank, O. L. and Rollin Salisbury, one daughter, Mrs. Armstrong, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Salisbury died four years ago. The remains reached Rolling Prairie today for burial.

Schlundt, Harvey E. - Mich. City News Dispatch, Aug. 12, 1946 - - Harvey E. Schlundt, 52, 124 Claire, lifelong Michigan City resident, died suddenly at 8:10 a.m. Sunday of a heart attack while taking his car from the garage. Born Sep. 30, 1893, the son of Lewis and Gustie Rappel *(should read Raffel*) Schlundt, he was married Nov. 16, 1937 to Hattie Harbert Westphall, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, a step-son, Harold Westphall, a sister, Mrs. E.H. Paschack, and a brother, William Schlundt, all of this city. He was employed as a carman by the South Shore railroad and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, John Franklin Miller Post No. 37, American Legion and the South Shore Carmen's Union. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Marvin Haas funeral home with Rev. A.P.Hardt officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday until the funeral hour.
Obit donated by: Sandy Hayward - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Schlundt, Louis C. - Mich. City News Dispatch, Sep. 2, 1947, page 2 - - - Funeral services for Louis C. Schlundt, 76, 1102 Tennessee, who died Saturday morning after a four-year illness was scheduled for 2:30 today at the Marvin Haas Funeral Home. Emil Kemena was to officiate.Burial was to be in Greenwood. Mr. Schlundt was a lifetime resident of Michigan City. Mr Schlundt was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church.
Obit donated by: Sandy Hayward - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Schmidt, Pauline  - Pauline Schmidt, News Dispatch: Tues., 6 Oct 1942 P2 C3 - - Mrs. Pauline Schmidt, 87, a resident of this city most of her life, who died Sunday in Chicago, will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery here Wednesday morning, following funeral services in Chicago.
  Mrs. Schmidt was the widow of Stanislaus Schmidt who died Dec 6, 1922. She is survived by two sons Henry and Emile Schmidt and a daughter, Mrs. Otill a Hartwig all of Chicago.

Schmidt, StanislausMichigan City News, Thurs, 13 Dec 1888 p1 c5   - Stanislaus Schmidt died at the residence of Chas. Harback, in this city, yesterday. He was about 30 years of age and had been suffering from consumption for some time. He was in destitute circumstances, and the township trustee had been preparing to remove him to the county house. He was a married man and leaves a wife and four children but had not been living with his family for some time. - Michigan City News; Thurs. 13 Dec 1888 p1 c5 - buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Schnick, Frank W. – Michigan City Dispatch, Michigan city, IN, Thurs. 10 Jan. 1907, p. 6, c. 4 - - - Frank Schnick, whose death occurred at 5:30 o'clock Thursday morning at his home in New Durham township, was a victim of pneumonia, having been ill since Christmas. He was a native of Germany and was fifty-four years of age. He leaves a widow and nine children, Albert, John, Henry, and Emil of this city, and Frank, Herman, Paul Arnold and Anna, residing at home. He also has one brother John P. Schnick residing east of the city, two brothers in Germany and one sister, Mrs. Louise Froelke, living near Otis. Burial in Beatty’s Corners Cemetery.

Schnick, Mrs. Matilda Marie – News-Dispatch, Michigan City, IN, Wed. 31 July 1940, p. 10, c. 1 - Mrs Matilda Schnick, 86, 620 Willard Ave., died on Sunday morning, July 28, 1940, at her home. She is survived by eight sons, Albert, John Frank, Henry, Herman, Emil and Paul, all of this city, and Arnold of Hanna, and 43 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren: also one brother, Albert Kopichka, this city. Services were held this afternoon at 2 p.m. from the late home and at 2:30 from the Immanuel Lutheran church. Burial was at Beatty's Corners. Grandsons were pallbearers. Funeral was in charge of Wilber-Haas funeral home.

Schultz, Charles John - LaPorte Herald-Argus 9-25-1929 - - "Charles John Schultz, age 74, passed away at his home on Weller Avenue this morning at 7:40 after several years of poor health. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schultz, Mr. Schultz was born in Germany, but had lived here since 1906. He was an employee of the Rustic Hickory Furniture Company. Mr. Schultz was a member of the Methodist church and the Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Minnie Schultz; four sons, William, Edwin, and Arthur Schultz, all of Portland, Ore, and Richard Schultz of LaPorte; a stepson, Clarence E. Raymond; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Elmer A. Miller, Mrs. Ray Gangwer, and Mrs. Walter Deako, three sisters and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cutler Brothers chapel, the Rev. A. H. Kenna officiating. The body may be viewed at the chapel on Thursday and Friday. Burial will be in Patton cemetery."

Schultz, Emil G - MCND, Mon. 6 Dec 1948 - Emil Gustav Schultz, 70, 307 Pearl, died at his home at 4 a.m. today following a brief illness.
  Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hummer Mortuary. Burial will be in Grenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Tuesday afternoon, evening and Wednesday until the funeral hour.   -  Mr. Schultz was born April 23, 1878, in Posen Germany. He was the son of Frederick and Matilda (Pillat) Schultz and had been a resident of this county for 67 years. On September 21, 1899, in this city, he was married to Elizabeth Schultz, who preceded him in death.   -  Surviving are a son, Emil C. Schultz, Potts Town, Pa.; two daughters - Mrs. Helen Shepherd LaPorte and Mrs. Clara Keithly, Michigan City.

SCHULTZ, GEORGE HENRY -Mich. City News Dispatch, July 27, 1948, page 2 - - - George Schultz, 63. 2013 E. Michigan, died at his home at 5:20 p.m. Monday following a one-day illness. Death was caused by thrombosis. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hummer mortuary. Rev. Paul E. Kretzmann will officiate and burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday afternoon, evening and Thursday until the hour of the service. Pallbearers will be Walter Binsz, John Ely, Arthur Schimmel, Arthur Wolf, Kenneth Schumacher and William Muenster. Mr. Schultz, a brick mason, was born March 19, 1885, in Chicago. He was the son of Henry C. and Mary Siebert Schultz. On July 1, 1908, in this city, he was married to Bertha Raffel, who preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Schultz, with whom he lived, a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Zriny, and three grandchildren, Mary Etta, Elaine, and Adele Zriny; all of this city. Mr. Schultz was a member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Obit donated by: Sandy Haywood - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Schultz, Mrs. George – Mich. City News Oct. 25, 1911, page 1 - - - Mrs George Schultz died at 9:10 o'clock this morning at the Schultz home, Michigan and Esther streets. Her death was due to malnutrition. She had been ailing for nine months. Miss Bertha Raffel was born in Germany 25 years ago. She came to Michigan City fro her native country about 15 years ago. Miss Raffel and George Schultz were united in marriage July 1, 1908 in this city. Besides the husband, she is survived by one daughter, Henrietta, nine months of age; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Raffel, two brothers, Carl and Rudolph Raffel, and four sisters, Mrs. Walter Harding, and the Misses Ida, Emma, and Martha Raffel, all of this city. Obit donated by: Sandy Haywood - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Schwank, Fred - La Porte Daily Herald - Tuesday, 5 January 1892 - - Fred Schwank, an inmate of the county house, died yesterday morning and was buried today at Pine lake Cemetery.

Schwiem, Elnora Weston - Elnora Weston Schwiem was born Jan. 22, 1861, in La Porte Co., staying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Weston until she was married. She worked and assisted in the household duties of her parents, being a general favorite in the family. Deceased was of a kind and amiable disposition. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Bald Hill under the pastorate of the Rev. Bruner and ever remained a faithful and conscientious member of that church. She married the now sorrow-stricken husband, Wm. Schwiem, in New Buffalo, Mich., Aug. 30, 1881. Six children were born to them, of whom five survive her. Mrs. Schwiem was a true and faithful helpmate to her husband, a kind and loving mother to her children and was loved by her friends for her sweet and gentle disposition. She died peacefully in the faith of her religion, and will be laid at rest in Griffin's cemetery. Funera l tomorrow, Apr. 18th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Cissel officiating. La Porte Daily Herald, Wed., Apr. 17, 1895

Schwenk, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Heckman – Michigan City News, October 11, 1906 Mrs. Charles Schwenk, aged 37, died last week of consumption at her home near Hesston. She was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David Hickman (sp. s/b Heckman). Burial in Heckman Cemetery.

Seward, Mary (Hess) - Michigan City News, March 15, 1899, Page 1, Col. 4 - - Mrs. Mary Seward, wife of L.T. Seward, of Hatch's Mills and mother of Norman E. Seward, of this city, died about 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the family home in Galena township after a brief illness from typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Seward had been bedfast only since Saturday and her death came as a sudden shock to her many friends. Mary Hess, which was the maiden name of the deceased, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Hess, deceased, and was born in Delaware county, New York, fifty-five years ago. With her parents she moved when a child to Galena township and with the exception of the few years residence in Dowagiac and Cassopolis, Mich., and Laporte had been a continual resident of Galena. She leaves one sister, Mrs. H.E. Smith, of Galena township, and a husband and six adult children. The children are: Mrs. Amos Wasson, Hesston; Mrs. Schuyler Hunt, Rolling Prairie; Norman E., Michigan City; Charles, New Buffalo and Miss Myrtle and Geo. A. Seward residing at home. Mrs. Seward was a woman of exceeding high character and she will be greatly missed. Burial in Hesston Cemetery.

Seward, Theron A. – Michigan City News, January 11, 1927 - - -Theron A. Seward, 87, father of Norman A. Seward, manager of the Merchants Mutual Telephone company, died at 8:30 o'clock last night in the Holy Family hospital, in Laporte. Mr. Seward was well known in this city. In addition to his son in this city, he leaves one other son, George Seward, in Harvey, Ill., and three daughters, Mrs. Harry Turner, Union Mills; Mrs. Nellie Hunt, Laporte, and Mrs. Myrtle Heckman, South Bend. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, with services in the Cutler Brothers chapel, in Laporte. Burial will be in Hesston, Ind.

SHAFFER, FRANK – The Daily Argus, Aug 3, 1944 - - Frank Shaffer, 72, of Mill Creek, died at the Fairview Hospital at 5:15 yesterday afternoon after an illness of a few weeks. He was born in Michigan April 14, 1873 and came to Mill Creek 50 years ago from Marcilius, Mich. His parents were John and Elizabeth Shaffer. He was married April 9, 1896 to Josephine Reed, who survives. Other survivors include; Three daughters, Mrs. Warren Houser, North Liberty; Mrs. Dale Born and Miss Elizabeth Shaffer, both of Mill Creek; two sons, Henry and Frank, Jr., both of Mill Creek; three brothers, five sisters and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 at the home and 2:30 at the Mill Creek Baptist church, the Rev. William Bauerlein officiating. Burial will be in the Sauktown cemetery with O.M. Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed at the home until time for the funeral.

Shaulkey, Mrs. John   -  Westville Indicator, June 15, 1905   Thursday morning of last week Mrs. John Shaulkey, of Pleasant township went into the yard of her home to build a fire under a kettle which was to be used in heating water. In some manner her clothing was ignited and the woman was overcome and burned to a crisp. Mrs. Shaulkey was a widow, 60 years of age, and with two sons and a daughter occupied the homestead near Stillwell. The daughter, not more than twenty feet away, heard no outcry and the awful fate of the mother was not learned until a son coming in from his work saw the charred and blackened mass, all that was left of his mother. Funeral rites were said by Rev. Meinstein of the Lutheran church at Tracy, Sunday afternoon, where the burial also took place. Weir & Seivert were the undertakers in charge.

Shead, Asa A. - Michigan City Dispatch, Sep. 30, 1909 P. 8 col 7 - A.A. Shead, a native of Galena township and always a resident of the same township, excepting four years spent in Minnesota, died Sunday at his home three miles north of Rolling Prairie after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Shead was born in Galena township, Feb. 12, 1844. He is survived by the widow, who previous to her marriage was Miss Cora Cadwallader. He also leaves one daughter, Miss Addie Shead. Burial in Foster Cemetery.

Shead, Francis G. - The Acorn, Three Oaks, Michigan, March 27, 1903 - -Frances G. Shead, an old resident of this township died on his farm southwest of town on March 17, 1903, the cause of his death being a tumor on the brain. He was born on July 29, 1847, in Galena township, LaPorte county, Ind. On April 2, 1865, he married Miss Mary Hatfield, who died on January 12, seven years later. Miss Emily G. Shead was the only child born to this union. Miss Ada Vosburg became his second wife and six children were born to them, four of whom preceded their father in death. The funeral services were held in the Christian church in Galena on Thursday, the nineteenth, conducted by Rev. Black, of Rolling Prairie. Mr. Shead was a member of the local lodge of The Modern Woodmen of America, of whom he spoke with the highest esteem and gratitude for their brotherly services rendered to him during the period of his sickness.

Shedd, Frances Teeter - The LaPorte Daily Argus; Wed., Jan 12, 1916; p. 8, col. 1 & 2 - - Mrs. Gilbert Shedd, who has been ill for the past 3 months, died at the home of her son, Milo Shedd, Saturday evening. Death was due to stomach trouble. Those who survive her are five sons: LaMoyne, Milo, Eaton and Earl Shedd, and one son by a former marriage, Walter Warner, of Michigan; also one daughter, Mrs. Charles Worden , and the husband G.A. Shedd.
  Funeral services will be held Monday, with burial in Foster's cemetery." (Ed. Note: Mrs. Charles Worden is identified as Mrs. Belle Worden, South Bend, in Walter Warner's 1941 obituary.")
Contributed by: Pamela A. Kotval at pakotval@tds.net

SHEDD, GILBERT A. – From unknown La Porte newspaper, 2 November 1918 - - Gilbert A. Shedd, whose death at 11 o’clock Thursday morning in Rolling Prairie was noted in the Herald, was born in LaPorte county, May 13, 1843, and was 75 years, 5 months and 18 days old. He was a veteran of the Civil War and an ardent member of the G. A. R. and attended practically all the state encampments and usually was placed on some committee or given important work to do. Mr. Shedd was a member of the 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery. His death leaves but four members of Hathaway Post, Rolling Prairie. Mr. Shedd was a farmer up to the time that his age made it necessary for him to retire from active life. He lived at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Worden. He was twice married, his second wife being Miss Francis Teeter who died in January 1916. He leaves five children, Lemon, Milo, Earl and Paul Shedd, and the daughter, mentioned above, Mrs. Worden. The funeral will be held at his daughter’s home at one o’clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Clark officiating, and the interment will be in Foster cemetery. Weir & Ebbert are in charge. Contributed by Historian: Gloria Arndt at prairiefarm@csinet.net

Shedd, Gilbert A. - LaPorte Daily Herald, Nov 2, 1918 - - Gilbert A. Shedd, whose death at 11 o'clock Thursday morning in Rolling Prairie was noted in the Herald, was born in LaPorte county, May 18, 1843, and was 75 years, 5 months and 18 days old. He was a veteran of the civil war and an ardent member of the G.A.R. and attended practically all the state encampments and usually was placed on some committee or given important work to do. Mr. Shedd was a member of the 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery. His death leaves but four members of Hathaway Post, Rolling Prairie. Mr. Shedd was a farmer up to the time that his age made it necessary for him to retire from active life. He lived at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Worden. He was twice married, his second wife being Miss Francis Teeter who died in January, 1916. He leaves five children, Lemon, Milo, Earl and Paul Shedd, and the daughter, mentioned above, Mrs. Charles Worden. The funeral will be held at his daughter's home at one o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. Clark officiating, and the interment will be in Foster cemetery. Weir & Ebbers are in charge. Contributed by: Donna Nelson

Shedd, Hannah (Greene)   - LaPorte Daily Herald Aug 21 1906 - - Hannah M. Greene was born Oct 17, 1831, in Baltimore, Md., and was married Nov. 21, 1861, to Milo D. Shedd. Early in life she became a resident of LaPorte county and in 1878 she joined the Christian church at Rolling Prairie. The last months of her life on earth were mingled with pain and sickness, the end of her waiting coming Aug 17. She was 74 years and 10 months old. She leaves a husband, one son and one daughter and four grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the family home Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Parsons of the Methodist church at New Buffalo officiating. The burial took place at the Foster cemetery.

Shei, Mary  - "Mrs. Theodore Shei died at her late residence, near Willvale, last Saturday, and was buried at Hanna Monday. Her death was caused by a cancer." (Wanatah Mirror, Thursday, February 16, 1899) - Contributed by Mary Wenzel

SHELLENBERGER, JOHN – Unknown La Porte newspaper, 17 December 1927 - - Funeral services for John Shellenberger, 26, of Rolling Prairie who died yesterday at the Mercy hospital, Englewood, from injuries received in a railroad accident Wednesday, will be held from the home at Rolling Prairie, the time to be announced later. The inquest is to be held at Chicago today. The deceased man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Shellenberger. He was born in Rolling Prairie, Dec. 30, 1900, and had resided there all his life. He was employed by the New York Central and was working in the Englewood yards when the accident occurred. He is survived by his father; one sister, Mrs. Frank P. Miller and one nephew, Howard Miller. Cutler Brothers have charge of funeral arrangements. Burial in Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

SHELLENBERGER, SOPHIE D. – unknown La Porte newspaper, 15 October 1926 - - - Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie D. Shellenberger, age 55, of Rolling Prairie who died yesterday morning at her home after an illness of a year with paralysis, will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday from the home with Cutler Bros. of this city in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Shellenberger was born in Rolling Prairie on June 28, 1871 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Detlef Shultz. She was united in marriage to James D. Shellenberger on Dec. 6, 1897. Mrs. Shellenberger was a member of the Christian church and the Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her husband, a son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Miller of Rolling Prairie, a brother, John Shultz, of Atlanta, Ga., and a sister, Mrs. Harry Brewer, of Salem, O. Burial in Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

Shippee, Paul Rolland – Michigan City News, April 9, 1919 - - Paul Rolland Shippee, four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Shippee, residing ten miles east of the city, died on Wednesday, March 26, of spinal meningitis. The little son had been sick for about three weeks. He was three years, eleven months and twenty days of age. Paul was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Shippee and he is survived by two elder brothers and a baby sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. Burial will be in the Hesston cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Shippee have the sincere sympathy of their neighbors and many friends in their deep sorrow.

Shippee, Mrs. Alfretta - Oct 19, 1928 - - Mrs. Alfretta Shippee, age 70, wife of Adam Shippee, 204 Ohio Street, died this morning. She was born March 8, 1858, in LaPorte county, living here all her life. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen. She was married March 16, 1873, to Mr. Shippee in Three Oaks, Mich. Surviving are Mr. Shippee; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Pagels of La Porte county and Mrs. Adam Siegmund of New Buffalo, Mich.; a son, Oscar Shippee of La Porte county; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Emma Huntley of Logan, Ia., and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Springville church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Thomas Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Shippeeburg cemetery with E.E. Ebbert in charge.

Shippee, Adam - September 28, 1933 - - Funeral services for Adam Shippee, age 79, of 204 Ohio street, who passed away at his home yesterday after an illness of four days with a complication of diseases, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Haverstock chapel. The Rev. Edgar I. Mitschelen will officiate and burial will be in the Shippeeburg cemetery with O.M. Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed after 4 p.m. today and until the time of the funeral tomorrow at the Haverstock chapel. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Nehemiah Shippee, the deceased man was born in Springfield township, this county, on May 13, 1854. He had lived in this county all his life, moving into La Porte six years ago. Surviving him are one son, Austin Shippee of rural route 3; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Pagels, route 3, and Mrs. Adam Siegmund of LaPorte; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His wife, Mrs. Alfretta Shippee, preceded him in death five y ears ago.

Shippee, Amanda - May 14, 1923 - - Amanda Shippee, age 56, wife of Hiram Shippee, Springfield township, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital in Michigan City at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. She had been ill about 18 months. Mrs. Shippee was born at Newark, O., Jan. 6, 1867. She came to La Porte county when 16 years old and had lived here until the day of her death. In 1865 (note: this date does not make sense, based on her birth date) she was married to Hiram Shippee at New Buffalo. Besides her husband, Mrs. Shippee is survived by eight children. They are Otis Shippee at home, Carl Shippee of La Porte, Hattie Wiltfong of La Porte, Lula Sargent of Elkhart, Clifford Shippee of Michigan City, Osborn Shippee at home, Beulah (?)dedrich of La Porte and Hosea Shippee at home. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. They are Samuel Agnew of Shaler, Ia., Abe Agnew of La Porte, Callie Taylor of Shaler, (?) and Kate King of Neward, O. The funeral services will be held at the Springville church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Mr. Wilkin of Springville will be in charge. Burial will be in the Shippeeburg cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the Ebbert undertaking parlors in this city.

Shurte, *Benjamin M. - buried Morgan Cemetery - born November 14, 1878, and died October 23, 1920. He married Mattie Anderson February 05, 1913 in Indiana.
**Also Robert Shurte, born August 26, 1872; died November 11, 1890. Notes for Robert Shurte (family information donated by Paul and Diane Shurte) Burial in Morgan Cemetery.

JULIUS SIEGERT PASSES TO HIS REWARD - - Prominent Educator Dies At His Home At The Age Of 77 Years - - - A long, busy and eventful life came to a close Saturday afternoon when Professor Julius G. Siegert, widely known and much-beloved educator, passed from life to death. Mr. Siegert fell asleep at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Zimmerman. Death followed an illness of but a few days, though the period of failing health had its inception at the beginning of the year. His condition became serious last Thursday night when it was apparent that the sands of life were ebbing and that the inevitable end was near at hand. No death in the large membership of St. John's parish has brought more universal expressions of sorrow than the passing of this truly good man. He filled a very large place in the educational activities of LaPorte for more than a half century and today he is mourned in no unusual degree by the Alma Mater of St. John's school. No task was too difficult for him to undertake, no duty which went undischarged, no responsibility in which he did not bear his part cheerfully and with ability which made his life work conspicuous for genuine services to his fellows.
  Mr. Siegert is survived by six children, five daughters, Mrs. George Ulrich, Mrs. Charles Middledorf, Mrs. Christopher Borman, Mrs. Henry Paul, and Mrs. Fred Zimmerman, and one son, Paul Siegert. A number of grandchildren also mourn with those who are in the shadow of bereavement. The funeral services will be held at St. John's church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Paul Eickstaedt officiating, with interment in the Lutheran cemetery. The teachers of St. John's school will act as pallbearers. E. E. Ebbert is the director.
  Julius Siegert was born in the city of Breslau, Prussia, February 2, 1847, but had lived in America since early boyhood. His father, Samuel G. Siegert, was born in the same city. The elder Siegert was liberally educated and became an educator. He began teaching in young manhood and taught in Germany until 1854. He then brought his family to America and was on the ocean thirteen weeks battling with the waves before landing at New York City. From there the father went to Buffalo, N. Y., and was a teacher in the parochial schools several years. Later he moved to Des Peres, Mo., and was connected with the parochial schools of that community until his death at the advanced age of 78 years. He married Susanna Schultz, who died in Germany. She was the mother of three children, Julius G., Charles, a resident of Chicago, and Mary, who married A. Levine of Chicago.
  Julius G. Siegert attended parochial schools taught by his father and later took the normal course in Concordia College at Fort Wayne. While he was an attendant there the college was moved to Addison, Ill. He graduated in 1867 and his first assignment of duty was as a teacher in St. John's parochial school in LaPorte, where he continued his labors until his retirement several years ago. Mr. Siegert was married in 1869 to Miss Louisa Fenker. She was born in Cincinnati, daughter of Henry and Sophie Fenker, both natives of Germany. Mrs. Siegert died in August, 1910.
  Mr. Siegert's long record as a teacher in St. John's school was marked by a fidelity to duty almost without precedent. During a period of 54 years Mr. Siegert was absent from his work for only one-half day. During the passing of the years which marked his educational career in LaPorte fitting recognition was frequently given his work by the congregation in the form of anniversary celebrations, all of which testified to the love and esteem in which Professor Siegrt was held.
  The life of Mr. Siegert was an exemplification of those things which ennoble and enrich life. His religion was his solace in the last days of his life, a faith which he lived, and which bore fruition as the years came and went with their ever increasing train of memories. Today, with his life work at an end, he sleeps well.
  Contributed by: Kathy Abram at kjabram@lcp2.net

Siegert, Mrs. Julius - La Porte Daily Argus-Bulletin Saturday, July 30, 1910 p.5 - - Death brought the life of Mrs. Louis Siegert, wife of Prof. Julius Siegert, to a close last night, the transition taking place at 11:40 o'clock. Mrs. Siegert had been ill since January, and her condition was extremely critical for several weeks. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fenker and was born in Halem, Germany, in 1849. Since 1867 she resided in this city, and her marriage to Mr. Siegert was solemnized in 1869. She was an ideal wife and mother, living an exemplary Christian life. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and the Ladies' Aid society, finding in these organizations many opportunities for assistance to others which her unselfishness prompted. Surviving Mrs. Sigert are her husband and six children, Mrs. Middledorf, Mrs. Borman, Mrs. Ulrich, Mrs. Paul, Mrs. Zimmerman and Paul Siegert.
  The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church, with Rev. Paul Eickstaedt officiating. The interment will take place at the Lutheran cemetery. Deckers are the funeral directors.
Contributed by: Kathy Abram at kjabram@lcp2.net

Sieggruen (Siegreen), Fred - La Porte Daily Herald, Wed., July 27, 1904, p. 8 - - Fred Siegreen, a highly respected German-American resident of this city, passed away this morning at his home on I street. The deceased was born in Prussia, April 14, 1824, and had been a resident of La Porte since 1861. His wife passed away four years ago. Surviving him are three daughters, they being Mrs. C. J.F. Miller of La Porte, Mrs. Wm. Belzig of Chicago and Miss Marie Siegreen of this city. He was a faithful attendant at St. John's church. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at St. John's church. Rev. Paul Eickstaedt officiating and the burial will take place at the Lutheran cemetery, with Weir & Sievert in charge.

Sieggruen, Maria - Mrs. Maria Seagreen (sp), wife of Frederick Seagreen (sp), passed away yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 308 I street, after an illness of about a week. Mrs. Seagreen was about 70 years of age and a husband and a number of children survive her. She was a member of St. John's church , and the funeral arrangements will be announced later. W.C. Weir is in charge. (Note: Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery)  Random obituaries from La Porte Argus Wed., May 30, 1900

Sieggruen, Mary - La Porte Herald Argus, Wed., June 15, 1949, page 8 - Sieggruen, Mary - Miss Mary Sieggruen, 87, of 508 (s/b 308) I Street, died at 2:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Fairview hospital. The daughter of Frederick and Maria Sieggruen, she was born in La Porte on Sept. 5, 1861 and had lived here her entire life. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran church. Surviving is one niece, Mrs. Swed C. Olsen, Long Beach, Calif. Burial services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Giese and Kimball funeral home with the Rev. Manfred E. Reinke officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call this evening and until time of service at the funeral chapel.

Siwkowski, John – (Michigan City Evening Dispatch, Thurs. 6 Sept. 1928, p. 2, c.1) - - Funeral for Aged Resident to be Saturday - - John Siwkowski, 103, Oldest Resident of Laporte County Passes Away at Home in Otis - - - John Siwkowski, 103 years of age, whose name has been inscribed in the history of Laporte county as one of the most honored of pioneers, died in his home in Otis, near here shortly before noon yesterday.
  Death came as gentle as he had lived-just the kissing of the eyelids still. For nearly three weeks the sands have ebbed, death resulting from old age. Mr. Siwkowski, through his long residence in Laporte county, was one of the few who could trace from actual experience the business growth of Michigan City and surrounding territory.
   He was born in Schubin, Poland, on Sept. 28, 1825. He was married to Mary Rossa in Poland on Nov. 5, 1861, and came to Otis immediately after.
  His wife died in Otis on Feb. 2, 1908. To Mr. Siwkowski was given the heritage of long life, years in which he reared a large family, seven children remaining to call him blessed. Six children died in infancy and a son, John Jr., of West Pullman, died a year ago.
  The following children survive: Mrs. Mary Kalbasievitz, Ludington, Mich.; Mrs. Louise Clossen, Valparaiso; Andrew Siwkowski, South Chicago; Mrs. Pauline Pocholwski, Ludington and Stella, Frank and Joseph Siwkowski, all at home. He leaves 36 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. For many years Mr. Siwkowski was one of the prominent farmers in Coolspring township, this county and for a long period was connected with the New York Central railroad. He was exceedingly active at the age of 100.
  Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's church in Otis at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Hundreds of friends are expected gather at the home in Otis tomorrow evening to pay the last tribute to the silent form from which the breath of life had departed from Laporte county's oldest resident.

Skilly, Owen – The Chesterton Tribune - Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; February 25, 1899; Volume 15, Number 46, Page 5, Column 3 - - Burdick. Owen Skilly, oldest son of Mrs. Skilly of Otis, died Sunday of typhoid fever. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Eight Square church. He leaves a mother and brother to mourn his loss. NOTE: (Not absolutely certain that he is buried in Eight Square Cemetery.)

Slater, John H. - Michigan City News, Sept. 19, 1901 - - John H. Slater, whose death was noted yesterday, was born June 24, 1846, in Springfield township and resided there until 16 years ago when he and his family moved to Michigan City. He was married January 28, 1882, to Miss Stella Cooper, the widow who survives. He leaves a son, Oliver, and three brothers, David and Josephus Slater, and Richard Slater, of Springfield township; also one sister, Mrs. B. Riley of Wyoming. Mr. Slater was a veteran of the civil war, having served his country faithfully and well for three years. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. at Hesston.

Smith, Andrew J. -   ANDREW JACKSON SMITH    1944 - -Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Smith, 70, of Rolling Prairie, who died Saturday morning at the Holy Family Hospital after an illness of 9 days, were held today at the Haverstock Chapel with the Rev. V. E. Squibb of the First Baptist Church officiating. The son of Andrew and Sarah Ann Smith, he was born in Marysville, Ohio on April 17, 1874 and moved to Indiana at the age of 13 years and came to LaPorte County from Ohio in 1909. He was a farmer. On Nov. 8, 1899 at Jasper County, he was married to Cora Shelman who survives. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Milroy, Ind., and of the Gleaner Lodge at Wanatah. Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Eva Sarah Buehrer, Rolling Prairie and Mrs. Ida May Bartmess of Walkerton; three sons, Paul A., at home; Howard J., of New Haven, Ind., and Orval J., fireman second class, at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station; 13 grandchildren; 3 brothers William T., Springdale, Ark.; B. Franklin, and S. Lewis, both of Holliday, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Smith, LaPorte. Burial was in Pine Lake Cemetery. Contributed by: Alice Winterrod. - added note - I believe the obituary was in 1944. This is the obituary of Andrew Jackson Smith. He was the father of Ida May (Smith) Bartmess

Smith, Fred W. -M C DIspatch, Thurs, 2 Sep 1909 P5 c 2  Fred W Smith - The body of Fred W Smith, who died Wednesday in Chicago, was brought to the city on the Michigan Central train which arrived at 2:37 Friday afternoon and taken direct to Greenwood Cemetery for burial. Mr. Smith was a son of Mrs. Paulina Smith, 1603 Tennessee street, and was born in this city Oct 10, 1979. He had been living in Chicago.

SMITH, Henry H. – The Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 11, 1895
   At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon death claimed Henry H. Smith, of 107 Railroad street, he being in his 58th year. Deceased has been troubled with heart disease for years, but some short time ago he was attacked with a lung trouble which caused the ending of his life.
 Mr. Smith was born in Adairville, Ky., in 1837 and came to this city in 1865. He was an old soldier, having been a member of a Michigan Volunteer regiment. He enlisted the second year of the war and served continuously till its close. First he entered the army as a cook but later shouldered a musket and went to the front. He was the possessor of an honorable discharge from service. Twenty-seven years ago, 1867, Mr. Smith and Lizzie Olmstead were married and have ever since resided in this city. Mr. Smith was of African extraction.
   The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Addison Parker will officiate. The remains will be laid at rest in Patton's cemetery.

Smith, Elizabeth (Varney)  - The Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1889 - - - Mrs. E.T. Smith who was stricken with paralysis on the right side a year or so ago, had a stroke on the left side last week, from which she became helpless and speechless and died early Friday morning. The funeral was held at the Christian church, Sunday, Elder Brooks, of Rolling Prairie, officiating. Mother Smith was born in London, England, in 1823. Was married there and came to the State of New York in 1854. From there they came to this township in 1863. She became a member of the Disciple church in 1878 and lived a practical Christian life to the end. She was a quiet unassuming, industrious woman, respected by all who knew her. The best of mothers, setting her love on her children, of whom she had eight, five of whom survive her, one in LaPorte, Wm. T., two in this township, and two at Albion, Boone county, Nebraska. A large concourse of people attended her funeral, and the husband has the sympathies of a host of friends. May her life be an example for her children and others to follow. Burial in Foster Cemetery.

Smith, Edmund - History of LaPorte County, Chapman, 1880, page 706 - - Edmund T. Smith, farmer, sec. 7, a native of England, was born Dec. 20, 1822, and is the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Smith; the former died in England and the latter came to America and settled in Tompkins county, N.Y., where she died in 1855. Mr. S. ran a saw-mill; came to this county in 1864, where he followed the same business for 10 years; the balance of his time he has devoted to farming, with fair success, owning 60 acres of land. In England, July 12, 1847, he married Miss Elizabeth Varney, who was born January, 1823; 5 of their 9 children are living, namely: William T., Elizabeth J., Isabella, Henry R. and Edwin V. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the Christian Church. P.O., Hesston. Burial in Foster Cemetery.

Smith, Harriet E. Austin - Michigan City Dispatch, March 10, 1910, Page 8, col. 6 - - Mrs. Harriet Smith, widow of John D. Smith, died suddenly of heart disease at her home in Galena township Tuesday. Last week she was in apparently good health and was in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. James N. Billings. The deceased was 77 years of age and had resided in Galena township nearly all of her life. She is survived by two sons, and two daughters, Mrs. John Steward of Chehalis, Wash.; Mrs. Billings of this city, Kan Smith, a member of local fire department; and Frank Smith, who resides on the homestead. Burial in Foster Cemetery.

Smith, John D. - Michigan City News, April 23, 1902, page 8, col 1 - - - "Died, April 13, (1902), at his home in this township after a long illness, John D. Smith. The deceased was one of the oldest men in our township and an early settler here. He leaves a wife and four children, A.K. and B.F. Smith of this place and Mrs. James N. Billings of Michigan City and Ellen Steward of Washington, besides numerous relatives and a host of acquaintances. He was buried at Foster's cemetery Tuesday."

Smith, Lena - Michigan City Evening Dispatch , Sat., 9 Apr. 1887 - Lena, the nineteen-months-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanlius Smith, died yesterday of conjestion and will be buried tomorrow.

Smith, Otto - Ottos F Smith, MC Dispatch Weekly, Thrus 3 Aug 1905, P8 C1 - Mrs. Charles F Wailes (?Xerox copy blurred) received the sad intelligence Friday afternoon of the death of her cousin , Otto Smith which occurred that morning at the home of the young man's mother, Mrs. Pauline Smith, Chicago. Mr. Smith was twent five years of age and was born in this city, being the son of Stanislaus Sith, who d ied here about ten years ago. Mrs. Smith and children moved to Chicago later and have since resided there. Deceased had been in pour health during the past six years, suffering with lumbago and rhennialism. Consumption developed a few months ago and resulted in his death. Mrs. Smith is a sister of Mrs. Charles Harbart of this city and has a number of other relatives here.
  The remains were brought here Sunday from Chicago for interment. They were accompanied by the following relatives: Mrs. Pauline Smith, mother of the deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith; Mr and Mrs Hartwig and children, oliver and Ellsworth; Harry and Emil Smith and Miss Lillie Smith. A committee of members of Lakeview tent., No 128 K. O. T. M., consisting of the following sir knights, also accompanied the remains; M. J. Murphy, Robert Heiner, C E Clark, M E Donnelian and J J Higgins. The cottage was met at the Michigan Central depot fo a delegation of sir knights from Marbor tent, No. 14, who acted as pallbearers and conducted the ritualistic services of the order at the cemetery. Rev. J G Hoch also accompanied teh remains to the cemetery and conducted services at the grave. The visiting sir knights returned home on the boat Sunday evening and the relatives returned this afternoon.

Smith, Viola - married in St. Joseph, MI, 12 June 1912, Ralph H. SMITH. She died Saturday, 08 Jul 1961 (87 yrs)--her obituary is in the La Porte HERALD-ARGUS of that date. She was born 04 Feb 1874 in New Durham Township, the "daughter of James and Rosebell LIVINGSTON." Her husband survived her.

Smith, Asalie Caroline Warner - The Acorn, Three Oaks, Michigan; October 16, 1924 - - "FOLLOWS HUSBAND IN DEATH”
   Mrs. Wm. Smith, Pioneer of This Section, Passes Away Just Seven Weeks After Husband's Death
   Asalie Caroline Warner was born October 1st, 1849, on what was known as the Godfrey Farm in New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of David and Almira Weed Warner. In 1855 her parents moved to Galena Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, where, except for a year at Charlotte, Michigan, attending school, she spent the remainder of her life.
   "She taught several terms at different schools in Galena and adjoining townships during her early womanhood. "She was united in marriage to William W. Smith at Three Oaks, Michigan, March 29th, 1879, who, just seven weeks ago, preceded her to the great Beyond. "She passed away at the family home Friday morning, October 10th, 1924, at the age of 75 years, and 9 days.
  "She leaves surviving her, her children, Conger R. of Kansas City, Missouri; Miss Independence of the home; and Stanley W. of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and her grandson, Conger William Smith. "She was a faithful wife, a kind and loving mother, and a friendly and sympathetic neighbor, who will long be remembered in the community where she spent practically her entire life.
  "She was a member of the Pastime Club of the Bunker Hill District, and the Posey Chapel Ladies' Aid Society.   "The funeral was held at the Posey Chapel Church, Sunday afternoon, October 12th, the Rev. Thomas Rice of the Three Oaks, Michigan, M. E. [Ed. note: Methodist Episcopal] Church officiating. Miss Marjorie Johnson accompanied by Miss Doris Renbarger, appropriately rendered 'The City Four Square' and 'Jesus Lover of My Soul.' The remains were laid to rest beside her husband in the Posey Chapel Cemetery. "The pall-bearers, neighbors and friends, were Alva Ellenwine, George Klute, Earl W. Mayes, Lyle H. Vosburgh, Benson Williams and John W. Williams."
Contributed by: Pamela A. Kotval at pakotval@tds.net

Smith, William Watson - The Acorn, Three Oaks, Michigan; September 11, 1924 - - "THE PASSING OF PIONEER WILLIAM "BILLY" SMITH”
   Well Known and Respected Citizen of the Vicinity. One of the Early Settlers of This Region - Came Here in 1866
   William Watson Smith was born in Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan, November 18th, 1840. "His early life was spent near Niles, Michigan, moving with his parents to the present family home in 1866 where he has since lived. He was married to Asalie Caroline Warner, March 29th, 1879 at Three Oaks, Michigan, who with his children, Conger R. of Kansas City, Missouri, Miss Independence of the home and Stanley R. of Three Oaks, Michigan; his sisters Mrs. George Barnes and Mrs. Henry Webster of Iowa, a brother Nathanael W. of Oklahoma and grandson Conger William Smith survive. "He passed away at his home in Galena Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, August 22nd, 1924 at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 4 days.
  "On September 9th, 1861 at Niles, Michigan, Mr. Smith enlisted in Company "E", 2nd Michigan Infantry, and served with distinction in the same company during the Civil War and mustered out at De Laney House, D. C., July 28th, 1865. He participated in the major engagements of Second Bull run, Shantilly, Fredricksberg, Vicksburg, Knoxville, the Battle of the Wilderness and Petersburg. During the siege of Petersburg during the summer of 1864, he was severely wounded, recovering however and returning to Petersburgh before the city fell and the surrender of Lee at Appomattox. He was a lifelong member of the Charles Woodruff Post No. 85, G. A. R. at Three Oaks, Michigan.
"The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, August 24th at the Posey Chapel Church, Rev. Albert Dawe of the Congregational Church of Three Oaks, Michigan, officiating. The Misses Grace Clark and Opal Hutchinson appropriately rendered 'lead Kindly Light' and 'Beautiful Isle of Somewhere'. A military escort composed of William Claypool, Sylvester Copeland, William Shreeve, George L. Stevens and Theron P. Starr, all the surviving members of the Charles Woodruff Post, and Lawrence Schrader, Mellon Kramer, Carroll Grover, Herbert Flick, Homer Hageman and Arie Van Genderen, accompanied the remains. The pall-bearers were neighbors and friends who were raised in the immediate vicinity. Alva Ellenwine, George Klute, Earl W. Mayes, Lyle H. Vosburgh, Benson Williams, and John W. Williams.
  "The remains were laid to rest in the Posey Chapel Cemetery." "Mr. Smith, more familiarly known as "Billy" Smith, will long be be remembered for his interpretive readings at Old Settlers meetings and other social gatherings in this vicinity."
Contributed by: Pamela A. Kotval at pakotval@tds.net

Smith, Matilda E. (Manthey) - LaPorte Herald-Argus; 20 July 1942 - - Matilda Smith buried in Hanna Cemetery (note: this is my great-grandmother)
   Mrs. Matilda E. Smith Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 for Mrs. Matilda E. Smith, age 60, who died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of six weeks. She was the wife of Henry Smith of near Hanna. The daughter of Henry and Wilhelmine Manthay, she was born in Cass township on April 23, 1882. She lived in Cass township all her life. She was married Oct. 26, 1915 to Mr. Smith at the Wanatah Lutheran church. She was a member of the Hanna Lutheran church and the Ladies Aid society of the same church . Surviving Mrs. Smith, besides her husband, are two sons, Clarence, of Hanna, and Wilber, living at home; a foster grandchild; five sisters, Mrs Emma Rosenbaum, Wanatah, Mrs. Ida Rudolph, Valparasio, Mrs Ottilie Fritz, North Judson, Mrs. Bertha Werner, Hanna, Mrs. Ella Teemer, South Bend; three brothers, Henry Manthay, Hanna, Emil Manthay, Wanatah, and Fred Manthay, of South Bend. A sister preceded her in death. First services will be held at the Smith home, one mile southwest of Hanna, with later services at 2 at the Hanna Lutheran church. The Rev. Theodore Bartel of Hanna will officiate a t the burial in Hanna. Kosanke Brothers are in charge. Contributed by: "Michele Cuff" cuffmm@hotmail.com

Smith, Thomas - Daily Herald, Monday, Dec. 20, 1897 - The death of Thomas Smith at the advanced age of 82 years took place at his home on the Michigan road, 5 miles from town, at 5 o'clock Sunday morning. Consumption was the cause. He was born in England but at an early age came to this country and located in New York state. He has been a resident of this county for many years. Two sons and daughters survive him. He was a member of the Rolling Prairie Masonic lodge and under the auspices of that body he will be laid at rest. The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from the house. Interment in the Rossburg cemetery.

Soliday, Jennie Johnson Warner - The LaPorte Daily Argus, LaPorte, Indiana; Thursday, November 21, 1935, page 2, Deaths column
   Mrs. Jennie Soliday, age 74, died about 4:30 this morning at the Ruth C. Sabin home where she had been a resident since 1928. As Jennie Cummings, she came to LaPorte from Canada at the age of 14 years. "Mrs. Soliday's only survivors are two cousins, Mrs. Mary Benner of Portland, Ore., and C. A. Rust of Bismark, N. D.
"Mrs. Soliday was a member of the First Methodist church, the Rose Rebekah lodge and the Woman's Relief Corps. "Funeral services will be held at the Ruth C. Sabin home at 10:30 Saturday morning with the Rev. Russell L. Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Cutler Brothers are in charge."
   The LaPorte Daily Herald-Argus, LaPorte, Indiana; Monday, November 25, 1935, page 2
   "SOLIDAY FUNERAL -- Funeral services were held Saturday at the Ruth C. Sabin home for Mrs. Jennie Soliday, age 74, resident of the home since 1928 who died Thursday. The Rev. Russell L. Phillips officiated and Mrs. Elmer Wilhelm and Walter Peglow sang a number. Burial was in Patton cemetery. From out of the city the following attended the rites, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coulter of Westville, Mrs. McClellan and Mr. and Mrs. Dodd of Union Mills."
Contributed by Pamela A Kotval at pakotval@tds.net

Soper, David - The Tribune - Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; August 26, 1892; Volume 9, Number 20, Page 1, Column 4 - - David Soper, a well know resident of Burdick, died at his home in Burdick, Aug. 21, of consumption. The funeral was held on the the 23rd inst., and the remains buried in Eight Square cemetery, in Jackson township.

Spiro, Julius - La Porte Daily Herald, Tuesday, 14 May 1907 - Julius Spiro of Michigan City, aged 77, father of Mrs. Sol Henoch of this city, died last night. The remains will be brought to La Porte tomorrow afternoon on the 3 o'clock car and taken to Patton cemetery for burial. Weir & Sievert are in charge.

Spooner, Wilbur D - Herald Press at St. Joseph, Michigan - Jan 15, 1946 - - Wilbur D. Spooner: Three Oaks, Jan 15, <Special> Wilbur D. Spooner, 88, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Berrien County Hospital after an illness of three weeks. He had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Phoebe Noble of 605 Magnolia street in Three Oaks. Born Feb 23, 1857, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was married in 1891 in Coloma to Melissa Harris, who died in 1928.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Noble of Three Oaks, and Mrs. Nora Buchanan (Buchan) of Michigan City, Ind., and two sons, William of Michigan City, Ind and Lem (this is probably Leon) of Cascade, Mich. He also leaves 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and two brothers who live at St. Louis Mo.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Connelly funeral home and burial will be made in Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City, Ind.

Stanage, Edith (Sands) – Herald Argus (La Porte), January 14, 1944 - - Mrs. Edith E. Stanage of 302 Oak Street, Three Oaks, died at 4:30 o’clock this morning at the Holy Family hospital following an operation. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sands, she was born on Jan. 6, 1890 and had lived in Three Oaks for 37 years. She and her husband operated a grocery store in Three Oaks. She was a member of the Free Methodist church. Surviving are her husband, Claude, Sr.,; one son, Claude, Jr. of Dowagiac; two grandchildren and five brothers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Friends may call at the Lake Funeral home in Three Oaks. Transcriber’s Note: Galien River Gazette, January 20, 1944 includes another article; contact the Webmaster of this site for instructions on how to receive a copy of this second article. Burial in Hesston Cemetery.

Steffen, Mrs. Louise - December 31, 1918 - - Mrs. Louise (Schulz) Steffen died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Liedtke, 105 Hamilton Place, this city. Her death was attributed to cancer. She was born in Germany in 1851 and was 77 yrs old.. The funeral will be at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the Liedtke home with the Rev. A. E. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

STEPHENS, FAUD - La Porte Herald Argus, Monday, 19 Jan 1953, p2 - - Faud Stephens, 77, of Chicago, died yesterday morning in Chicago. The son of Dallas and Viola Stephens, he was born in Union Mills Oct. 18, 1875. He had lived in Chicago for 50 years, going there from Union Mills. Mr. Stephens was a retired engineer for the B. and O. railroad. Survivors include his wife, Loretta, of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Nelson and Mrs. Jessie Mill, both of Chicago; both of Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Moore, of Union Mills; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Kosanke Brothers funeral home in Union Mills. The Rev. Cecil Atkinson will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Mills cemetery.

STINCHCOMB, SARAH – Unknown La Porte newspaper, 9 November 1923 - - Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stinchcomb, 79, who had lived at Rolling Prairie nearly all of her life, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Fishburn, in Valparaiso Wednesday afternoon. The aged woman died of heart disease. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vangieson who moved to Rolling Prairie from New York State when Mrs. Stinchcomb was two years old. She was born on March 10 1844. W. L. Stinchcomb, her husband died eight years ago. Since that time Mrs. Stinchcomb had been making her home in Rolling Prairie, Chicago, and Valparaiso with her daughters. The deceased woman was a member of the Rebekah lodge of Rolling Prairie and of the Christian Church. Funeral services were held at Rolling Prairie this afternoon with burial in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Surviving are three children, Mrs. W. H. McCarty of Chicago, B. L. Stinchcomb of Michigan City, and Mrs. Fishburn. Joseph Vangieson of Chicago is the only surviving brother.

Stoner, Martha – The La Porte Argus-Bulletin, Tuesday 24 April, 1906. Vol. L no. 221, p. 5 col. 4 - - Death at Rolling Prairie Special to the Argus-Bulletin Rolling Prairie, Ind., April 24 - - Mrs. Martha Stoner, widow of Jacob Stoner, died at her home 3 miles south of here of a complication of diseases early this morning. The funeral will be in charge of Weir & Sievert, undertakers, of La Porte. Burial in Baptist Cemetery, Wills Twp.

STONER, ARETTA LEVINA – LaPorte Herald Argus, Mon, June 2, 1952 pg. 2 - - Mrs. Aretta Levina Stoner, 82, of route 1, North Liberty, Ind., died at 9:30 Saturday evening at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Wilson, and Mr. Wilson at North Liberty after an illness of four months. The daughter of Henry and Nancy Hostetler, she was born March 25, 1870 in St. Joseph County where she lived all her life. She was married March 9, 1892 near Rolling Prairie to Ellsworth Stoner. She was a member of the Sauktown Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughter, Mrs. Wanda Wilson of North Liberty and Mrs. Edna Haverstock of Rolling Prairie; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Siddles of Michigan City, three brothers, James Alvin Hostetler and Joseph Allen Hostetler, both of New Carlisle, and Marion Llewlyn Hostetler of North Liberty; and five great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Wilson residence and at 2 o'clock at the Sauktown Church of Christ. The Rev. O.D. Grover and the Rev. Warren Hostetler will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wilson residence tonight and until time of funeral. The Haverstock funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com

STONER FUNERAL - LaPorte County Museum in LaPorte, LaPorte, IN. (1936) - - Funeral services for Ellsworth Stoner, rural route 2, LaPorte will be held Monday at 1:45 at his home and at 2:30 at the Sauktown church, the Rev. Ben Cross officiating. Mr. Stoner died Friday morning at 11:30 at his home after an illness of three months. O.M. Haverstock will be in charge of the funeral and nephews of Mr. Stoner will serve as pallbearers. The body may be viewed at the home until time for the funeral. Mr. Stoner was born in Wills township July 28, 1863 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stoner. He lived in this county practically all his life. He was united in marriage March 9, 1892 near Rolling Prairie to Areta Levina Hostetler, who survives. Mr. Stoner was a member of the Church of the Brethren. The surviving relatives include the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Edna Haverstock of LaPorte and Mrs. Wanda Wilson at home; three grandchildren, Donald and Lloyd Haverstock and Walter Wilson; one sister, Mrs. S.O. Dudley of Rolling Prairie; four brothers, Andrew, Walter and David, all of Rolling Prairie, and Veron of LaPorte. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Burial in Pine Lake Cemetery. Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com

Storm, John Buried in Eight Square Cemetery - Obit appeared - Michigan City Dispatch Weekly Aug 3, 1905
   John Storms, an old settler of this locality and one of the wealthiest farmers in this vicinity, died at 6 o'clock Thursday evening at his home, seven miles south of this city on the county line road. His death was due to paralysis, he having suffered a third stroke several months ago. He had been confined to his bed for some time and was practically helpless. Mr. Storms was born in Germany eight- three years ago and was married in that country. He came to Michigan City over half a century ago and located at Otis. Later he purchased a small farm and has resided in the same locality continuously up to the time of his death. He was a hard working, industrious citizen and as a result of his energy and thrift succeeded in accumulating a large fortune being the owner of several valuable farms just over the line in Porter County. He had made Michigan City his principal trading point and was therefore well known here. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. C.R. Warren, Chicago; Mrs. Louis Van Slow residing near Burdick; Henry and Albert Storms, residing on the farm; Chris Storms,Tweed Canada; August Storms, Centreville, Michigan.
   The funeral of Mr. Storms was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church in Otis. Rev. Pelzin, the pastor conducted the services, delivering addresses in both German and English. The funeral was attended by the country people for many miles around and was one of the largest held in Otis in many Years, Mr. Storms having been a pioneer of the community and a highly respected resident.
   From "Porter and Lake Counties" published in 1882 by F.A. Battey and Co. of Chicago -
"JOHN STORMS is a native of Prussia, born March 23, 1820, being one of the three sons of CHRISTIAN and KATE (MICHAEL) STORMS, who were born, married and died in Prussia. JOHN STORMS, lived with his parents until he reached his majority, and afterward worked as a laborer until he came to the United States, in the year 1857, when he came to Porter County, Ind., whre he worked for some time as a laborer; he purchased his first land in 1865, and now has 155 acres. On October 9, 1843, he married to MARY SHUTT, also a native of Germany. To this union there have been born six children - AUGUST, CHRISTIAN, FRANK, HENRY, MINNIE (now Mrs. Dr. Warren of Otis) and EMMA. Mr. and Mrs. STORMS are members of the Lutheran Church of Otis. In politics, Mr Storms is an earnest Democrat, with which party he has voted ever since he became a citizen. of America." contributed by: Joanna Waugh" j.waugh@sympatico.ca

Swanson, Sarah Jane - Wednesday, 25 April 1944 - LaPorte Herald-Argus - - TO BURY WOMAN, 113, HERE FRIDAY - - - "Burial of Mrs. Sarah Jane Swanson, 113 years of age, who moved from LaPorte to Chicago in 1902, will be made in Patton Cemetery Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The body may be viewed at Cutler Brothers chapel Friday morning. Mrs. Swanson, believed to have been the oldest native-born American in the nation, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Schlossman, 9855 Exchange Avenue, Chicago. She had been in failing health for several weeks. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church, 90th Street and Houston Avenue, Chicago.
Born in Chillicothe, O., Feb. 1, 1831, Mrs. Swanson lived in LaPorte from 1880 until 1902. Her husband, Swan, died in 1901 at what was then 201 Short Street. In 1902 she moved to Chicago and for the past 22 years she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Schlossman. Three other daughters and a son survive.
Mrs. Swanson’s prized birthday greetings from Gov. Horner of Illinois and President Roosevelt. One of her last wishes was that she be buried in the family lot in Patton Cemetery.
Mrs. Swanson is survived by a number of more or less distant relatives in this community. The list as furnished the Herald-Argus by Mrs. Schlossman recently includes: Mr. And Mrs. Robert Gillham, 1312 Jefferson Avenue; Mr. And Mrs. George Gillham, 512 G Street; Mrs. Bertha Peterson and family, 1309 Jefferson Avenue; Charles Baker and daughter, Sadie, 805 Woodward Street; Mr. And Mrs. Charles Holtz, LaPorte County; Mr. And Mrs. Herman Sacks, Hanna; Mr. And Mrs. Clarence Gillham, Union Mills; Mr. And Mrs. Mabel Shreve, North Judson; Mrs. Cora Gettes and family, Knox; and others in Mishawaka, New Paris, Hammond, and Griffith."
Submitted by: Jeffrey C. Holtz Contact: jholtz2000@yahoo.com

Mrs. Louella Southe, 60, of 1206 J Street, died at 8:55 Saturday night at her home. She was born December 28, 1895 in Marshall County, Indiana. Mrs. Southe had lived here since 1917, coming from Groverton, Indiana. She was married September 1928 in LaPorte to William Southe. She was a member of the Assembly of God church. Surviving are her husband, William, one son, Richard Mohoney, Roswell, N.M; four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Logos, LaPorte; Mrs. Lorraine Thomas, and Mrs. Goldie Black, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Mrs. Louis Kohlman, Michigan City; six brothers, Jesse, Clyde, Murriel, Clifford, and Melvin Freese, all of LaPorte, and Curtis Freese, Bluffton, Indiana; and two grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Haverstock Funeral home with the Rev. W.R. Wainscott officiating. Burial will be in the Union Mills cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel today and until time of services.
Contributed by: Brenda Horton

Sutherland, Mr. Samuel - The Acorn, Three Oaks, Michigan - Apr 24 1903 - - - Mr. Samuel Sutherland died last Sunday at his home about five miles south of town, at the advanced age of seventy-nine years. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the residence and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends, among them being the Gable families and Mrs. F.M. Breece of Three Oaks. The interment was made at Foster cemetery. Mr. Sutherland was an industrious man and had acquired considerable means; more than that, he had gained a host of friends, who will mourn with the numerous relatives.

Sweitzer, Theodore Miller – Died March 1932 - - Theodore Sweitzer, age 35, d. 26 Mar 1932 - who was found dead in bed at the home of his mother, Mrs. Frederica Sweitzer, in Union Mills Saturday morning, will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. H.B. Parker of Union Mills officiating.
 Burial will be in Union Mills cemetery with Kosanke Brothers of Union Mills in charge. Mr. Sweitzer was born in Union Mills on Jan. 15, 1897, and lived there all his life. He was employed as a barber for several years in La Porte and Michigan City. He was married on Nov. 30, 1921, in Michigan City to Myrtle Erickson, who survives. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, of the Scottish Rite Masons of Chicago and of the American Legion.
Others surviving are a sister, Mary, at home; two aunts, Mrs. Theodore W. Swift of Detroit and Mrs. George Gilpin of Minot, N.D., and an uncle, Gus Sweitzer, of La Porte. The father, John Sweitzer, preceded in death on Aug. 15, 1927.
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Sweitzer, Mrs. Frederica Miller – Died June 1936 - - Funeral services for Mrs. Frederica Miller Sweitzer, 66, of Union Mills, (d. 6 June 1936) who passed away at the Fairview hospital Saturday night at 10 o'clock, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 (DST) at the home with the Rev. Martin Prehn officiating. Mrs. Sweitzer was ill for about seven months. She died of heart trouble.
Mrs. Sweitzer was the widow of John Sweitzer, former La Porte county coroner. She was born at Union Mills on Nov. 27, 1869, and had lived there all her life. She was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church of Union Mills, the Ladies Aid, and the Eastern Star of Union Mills. Mrs. Sweitzer was the church organist for about 25 years. She also was a Sunday school teacher. In November, 1892, she was married to John Sweitzer at Wellsboro. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Margaret, at home; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Theodore Sweitzer of Michigan City; two sisters, Mrs. George Gilpin of Big Fork, Mont., and Mrs. Theodore W. Swift of Detroit, Mich.; one brother-in-law, Gust Sweitzer of La Porte. A number of nephews, nieces, and other relatives also survive. Burial will be in the Union Mills cemetery with Kosanke Brothers.
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SWEITZER, JOHN G. - Died Aug 1927 - John Sweitzer, 60, coroner of La Porte County from 1921 to 1925, died at 2:30 a.m. this morning at his home in Union Mills.(d. 15 Aug 1927) He had been ill for about six weeks with heart trouble and complications. Mr. Sweitzer was born in La Porte 12 Jul 1867, and lived here until he was 18 years. He was employed in the furniture and undertaking establishment when he was 14 years old. About 40 years ago he went to Union Mills and has been in the undertaking business since. He was married about 30 years ago to Fredericka Miller who survives. Mr. Sweitzer is also survived by a son, Theodore, and daughter, Mary, and a brother, G. A. Sweitzer, 101 Rose St., this city.    The deceased man was a member of the Presbyterian Church and affiliated with the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges. Mr. Sweitzer was popular throughout the county as evidenced in the fact that when he was elected coroner in 1920, he received all but one of the votes in Hanna Twp and all but 9 of the votes in Noble Twp. He was a strong supporter of the Republican Party. Funeral services will be held at 230pm Wednesday afternoon at the home in Union Mills with the Rev. A. H. Kenna of this city and the Rev. W. P. Fink of Union Mills officiating.
Burial will be in Union Mills cemetery. F. A. Lapell of Valparaiso is the undertaker in charge.
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SWITZER/SWEITZER - - Schweitzer, Mrs. Christina - La Porte Daily Herald, Tuesday, 14 May 1907 - - - Christina Schweitzer, for more than 40 years a resident of La Porte, who died Sunday night at her home, 208 Division street, after an illness of two weeks of peritonitis, as noted in yesterday's Herald, was before her marriage, Christina Hoch. She was born 74 years ago in Goenningen, Wuertemberg, Germany, where she married Conrad Frederick Schweitzer in 1861. The couple came to La Porte in 1866 and had since resided here, Mr. Schweitzer being a well-known gardener. He survives, as do two sons, John Schweitzer, postmaster at Union Mills, and Gust Schweitzer, traveling salesman for a Chicago wholesale grocery. Two children died in Germany, another died on the Atlantic Ocean and two had died since the family came to this country. The deceased was a woman who had suffered the pangs of much trouble during her life, but through it her faith in the supreme guidance never wavered and belief that in the end all would be right was at all times strong. She raised three families, two besides her own. In 1893 she took the 9-day-old child or Mrs. Henry Brenn and brought him up. A few years ago he was accidentally drowned in Stone Lake. She also took care of the children of August Rosencranz. She was a devout member of the German Methodist Episcopal church and belonged to the Ladies' society. Burial Patton Cemetery.

SWEITZER, GUS A. – Herald Argus, 17 Jan 1949 - - - Gus A. Sweitzer, 75, of 907 Linwood Avenue, died Saturday night at 7 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of two weeks. The son of Conrad and Christina Sweitzer, he was born in La Porte on March 4, 1878 and had lived here all his life. He operated the Rose Street grocery for a few years, and then was a wholesale grocery salesman for 40 years. He was married to Myrtle B. Miller of Union Mills in 1902. Mrs. Sweitzer died in 1943. Mr. Sweitzer was a Methodist and a life long member of the Elks lodge here. Surviving, are three sons, Glenn of Chicago, John L., Michigan City, and William E., La Porte, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cutler Brothers chapel with the Dr. S .Arthur Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel this evening and until time of service.

Syfskoske, Mrs. John – (Michigan City Evening News, Thurs. Feb. 6, 1908, p. 8. c.5) - - Mrs. John Syfskoske, and old resident of Coolspring township, died Monday afternoon and the funeral was held this morning at St. Mary's church in Otis. A number of relatives and friends from this city attended the services including Mr. and Mrs. John Rosa, Vincent Milzarek, Mrs. William Poholski, Mrs. Frank Timm, Miss Victoria Rosa, Miss Anna Milzarek, Miss Margaret Rosa, Mrs. K. Wosniack, Miss Mary Wosniack, John Michael and Jacob Rosa. The deceased was 67 years of age and had been a resident of this county for 43 years. She is survived by her husband and eight children, four sons and four daughters. Also two brothers and two sisters. One of the brothers is John Rosa of this city and one sister is Mrs. Joseph Milzarek of Coolspring township, while one brother and one sister are in the old country. Her death was due to a tumor from which she had been ailing over a year, having been bedfast several months.

Szynski, Jacob -    LaPorte, Ind. - Jacob Szynski, 71, R. R. 2, New Carlisle, died at 6:05 am.m yesterday at the Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. (EST) Thursday at St. John's Canty Church, Rolling Prairie, withRev. Henry Smartz officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Canty Cemetery. Friends may call at the Essling Funeral Home, La Porte ater 1 p.m. tomorrow. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home by members of the Knights of Columbus at 7 p.m. tomorrow and by the parish Rosary Society at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Szynski was retired from Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. He was married to Michaeleen Laskowski, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters and four sisters.

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