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A Few Researched Burials
Rev. James Armstrong, Methodist minister, served as a circuit rider first at the Deer Creek Circuit in Pickaway County, OH. "That same year (1821) James Armstrong had recently come as a Local Preacher from Baltimaore to Indiana and was an able and laborious man and eminently successful, in winning souls to Christ, and proved a most valuable acquisition to our feeble Itinerant corps." (Calvin Ruters Brief Sketch of His Life & Itinerant Labors at DePauw.edu archives). Rev. Armstrong then served the Greencastle, IN circuit from 1825 to 1826, then to the Charleston Indiana Circuit on August 25, 1825 when he lived in Lanesville, IN, and lastly to the Northwest Indiana District in 1833 where Rev. Ruters stated, "blest with the gift of Exhortation, and was generally very sucessful, in the various fields of labour to which he was appointed, on hearing of his death, then immediately made arrangements to go out and visited his bereaved family, and while there preached his funeral in the church at the door Village to a numerous & deeply affected congregation. Lastly, according to "Abstracts of Obituaries in the Western Christian Advocate of 1834-1850" compiled for the Indiana Historical Society of Indianapolis in 1988, it states: "Rev. James Armstrong b: Ireland; d: 9-12-1834 in St Joseph Co, IN or LaPorte, IN. Family to Philadelphia, PA, when James was a child; James later in Baltimore. Buried in Northern IN. (2-4; May 1, 1835 and also 1-87; 9-27-1834. I hope this helps build a history of a man who served the Methodist faith all throughout the midwest. These tireless servants asked for little but an audience while traveling thousands of miles to spread the word of God. My ancestor, Rev. John Mercer (1785-1856), of Putnamville, IN named his son, born 1825, after Rev. Armstrong. There are many wonderful anecdotal stories of Rev. James Armstrong found in Rev. Calvin Ruters papers located online at Contributed by: Pat Mercer Hite, Indy
Milton Palmer d. Oct. 30, 1863 age 66Y 4M 15 D
Sophronia Palmer wife
of Milton d. June 8, 1846 age 41 Y
Mary Palmer wife of Milton d. Dec. 13,
1872 age 71Y 11D
William Palmer d. Nov. 19, 1853 age 73 Y 6M 22D
Parker family burials - contributed by George and Betty Parker at
twotexansil@earthlink.net
Fletcher K. Parker , Son Lewis F and Julia Keith,
Feb 7, 1852, age 2 yrs, 5 mos, 10 days
Parker, Sarah Ann Closser, Wife of
William D.; Dec 26, 1817; May 5, 1903
Elizabeth Evans Parker, d. Apr 10,
1863 or 1862, wife of Samuel Parker?
BARNES, Rebecca A. (born in PA; d/o George S. and Mary HENRY, buried in
Door Village)
Contributed by Marti Henry mzhenry@comcast.net
HENRY, George S. (moved west from Washington Twp, Lycoming Co, PA; s/o
Benjamin)
HENRY, Benjamin (born in New Jersey; lived in Washington Twp,
Lycoming Co, PA; moved west to Springfield Twp, Lucas Co, OH, in latter 1840s,
and then to La Porte Co, IN, after 1850)
HENRY, Mary (born in PA; w/o
George S.; children: Lucinda, Charity, Rebecca A., Catherine, James A., Ellis
N., Lester L., Orville T.)
FISHER, Samuel (War of 1812 veteran; moved west
from PA; husband of Catherine HENRY, d/o Benjamin HENRY)
(wife Catherine
buried in McPherson Co, KS)
(son Benjamin buried in McPherson Co, KS)
(son Thomas buried in McPherson Co, KS; Bertha FISHER, w/o Thomas, lived in
Centre; grave not yet located)
(son William, born 1831, lived in Scipio
Twp; grave not yet located)
FISHER, Catherine (1835-1908) (w/o William, s/o
Samuel)
FISHER, J. Gordon (s/o William and Catherine)
FISHER, Carrie E.
(w/o J. Gordon) FISHER, Iphagenia (d/o William and Catherine)
Henry &
Fisher family information noted above - Contributed by Marti Henry
mzhenry@comcast.net
WHITE, Willetta (w/o William, d/o William & Catherine FISHER)
WHITE, William (h/o Willetta FISHER)
FISHER, BER? = FISHER, Bertha M.
(d/o William & Catherine FISHER)
FISHER, Cordelia A. (d/o William &
Catherine FISHER) [spelling of Cordelia from census]
FISHER, J. Gordon
[census has "Jeremiah J., Jerry J., Jerd J., Jerdon J"; mother's surname
spelled "Jorden," according to marriage database]
Contributed by Marti Henry
mzhenry@comcast.net
Westville Cemetery (See listing)
FISHER, Milton S. (s/o Thomas +
Belinda KING ORR)(Thomas, s/o Samuel) (Belinda previously married to Philander
A. ORR)
(Lottie, daughter of Thomas and Belinda, born abt 1872; married
name unknown.) Door Village
ORR, Algernon S. (s/o Philander A. ORR +
Belinda KING)
Contributed by Marti Henry mzhenry@comcast.net
Donated Obituaries
Mrs. Atkin and Mr. Prosser - Michigan City News, October 7, 1908,
Page 5 Two Deaths Mourned: Coincidence Found in Death of Mrs. Atkin and Mr.
Prosser. Monday, Oct. 5. "Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Atkin are mourning the loss of
their mother and father respectively. Mrs. Alvina Atkin's death was noted in
Saturday's News. After receiving word of the death of his mother, Mrs. Atkin
was notified of the death of her father, George Prosser, who passed away in
LaPorte Saturday. Mr. Prosser was 60 years of age and is survived by eight
children. The funeral services were held this morning and the last sad rites
over the remains of the late Mrs. Atkin took place this afternoon. Both
funerals were held in LaPorte, although Mr. Prosser was interred at Door
Village cemetery."
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Charles Battershall - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
9/25/1997
Charles Battershall LaPORTE - Charles E. Battershall, 79, LaPorte,
died at 4:21 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 23, 1997) at LaPorte Hospital. The funeral
service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte,
with the Rev. Michael Heath officiating. Burial will be in Door Village
Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and until the time
of service Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Battershall was born Jan. 17,
1918, in Chicago, the son of Charles and Bessie Hayes Battershall. On April 15,
1944, in Chicago, he married Irene Gardner, who survives. Also surviving are a
son, James Battershall; and several nieces and nephews. A sister preceded him
in death. Mr. Battershall was retired with 29 years of service as the quality
control director at Howmet Corporation. He arrived in the area 40 years ago
from Chicago, was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a
volunteer Red Coat at LaPorte Hospital and volunteered at the LaPorte County
Historical Museum.
Stanley Black - LaPORTE — Stanley W. Black, 96, LaPorte, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 9, 2000) at Countryside Place, LaPorte. A graveside service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Door Village Cemetery. Friends and family will gather at 10:30 a.m. at Haverstock Funeral Home for a procession to the cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Black was born Aug. 16, 1903, in Dayton, Pa., to George and Elizabeth Clever Black. On Nov. 28, 1928, in LaPorte, he married Kathryn Traynor, who died Feb. 12, 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Kay Miser, Rolling Prairie; one son, Paul Black, LaPorte; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one daughter, Patty Black. Mr. Black retired in 1965 after 23 years working in sheet-metal layout at Allis Chalmers. He was an area resident for 76 years, coming from New Kensington, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN - 8/11/2000
Bowell, Jeannine - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
10/7/2000
Jeannine Bowell LaPORTE — Jeannine L. Bowell, 51, LaPorte,
died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000) at LaPorte Hospital. The funeral will
be at 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Evangelical Bible Church, 305 E. County Road
400N,, Valparaiso, with Pastor Rod Huber officiating. Burial will be in Door
Village Cemetery, LaPorte. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, and from 9 a.m. until the service Monday at the
church. Mrs. Bowell was born Nov. 27, 1948, in Lafayette, Ind., to John R. and
Ellen Day Dunk, both surviving in LaPorte. Survivors also include one daughter,
Janalee Brown, Union Mills, Ind.; one son, Ryan Bowell, Warsaw, Ind.; five
grandchildren; one sister, Janice Resler, Kokomo, Ind.; one brother, Jeffrey J.
Dunk, LaPorte; several nieces and nephews; and one loving companion, Robert L.
Marker, LaPorte. Mrs. Bowell was a customer service representative for
Whirlpool Corp. for 16 years. She graduated in 1967 from LaPorte High School
and attended Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Leukemia Foundation or the Faith Evangelical Bible Church.
Brayton, Gideon Fally - Obituary - page one - LAPORTE ARGUS
BULLETIN - JULY 14, 1910
LA PORTE INDIANA
PIONEER PASTOR
PASSES AWAY IN CARTHAGE, MO. Rev. Gideon F. Brayton Dies at an Advanced Age of
88 Years at Home of His Daughter.
Rev. Gideon F. Brayton, for
many years a resident of LaPorte County, also the scene of ministerial labors,
died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Miller, of Carthage, MO.
The remains will be brought to this city tomorrow evening, reaching here at
6:48 PM. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Clarke R. Parker officiating. The
interment will be at the Door Village cemetery. Weir & Seivert are in
charge.
Rev. Brayton also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Sophia
Teeter,** who resides at Coloma, Mich. Rev. Mr. Brayton was ordained to the
Baptist ministry at Door Village in 1878. He immediately assumed charge of the
Rolling Prairie church. From there he moved to Charles City, Ia., where he
organized eight churches in that vicinity under the Baptist Home Mission board.
He founded what is now a large and flourishing church in Osage, Ia. Mr. Brayton
was also a veteran of the Civil War, entering the army as chaplain of the 9th
Illinois Cavalry, and serving during '63 and '64. Retiring from army life he
accepted a call to the Baptist church at Kendallville, Ind., and this pastorate
was followed by years spent in Cape Geraradu, Charlestown, and Carthage, Mo. At
that time the health of Mr. Brayton began to fail, and removing from Missouri
be accepted a call from the Antioch, Ill., church, remaining for a periiod of
five years. Continued ill health compelled him to retire from his active
ministerial labors and at Reynolds, Ill., Mr. Brayton rented a hotel which he
successfully conducted for several years, afterwards continuing in the same
business in Coloma, Mich. While there he received a call from his home church
in Door Village and returned there. He later filled pastorates at Valparaiso,
Wheeler and Crown Point. His final pastorate was in Door Village.
The venerable clergyman devoutly believed that marriage was not
a failure, and his married life was one of more than passing interest. When but
a youth of 18 years he was married to Miss Amelia Crane. For twenty years they
lived happily together, when death called during their residence in Valparaiso.
Six children were born to them, four of whom survive. In 1860 Mr. Brayton took
unto himself a second wife, Mrs. Cornelia F. Brown, with whom he lived for
forty years. She, too, was called away some time ago, and the companion of her
life was left alone. But to him who keeps young in heart love never grows old
and in his third marriage, Mr. Brayton secured a companion for his last years
in Mrs. Cole, of this city, one who shared his lot in passing down the shady
side of life's hill. Mrs. Brayton died several years ago. **Correction - Mrs.
Mary Caroline Teeter.
and second obituary for this same gentleman shows
the following along with additional information.
BRAYTON, GIDEON
FALLEY OBITUARY TAKEN FROM OBIT LA PORTE CO (not the Argus Bulletin) Page 1
July 14, 1910 - La Porte Indiana. by Rev. C.H.Wheeter Born - Huron County, Ohio
- city of Margaretta Died - July 12, 1910 - buried Door Village Cemetery - La
Porte *********************
son of Gideon and Ruth - last of 8 children - 5
sons and 3 daughters parents - members of Baptist Church in Margaretta - father
was a deacon - Gideon Falley named for another deacon and dear friend, Richard
Falley. Maternal Grandfather - Baptist preacher born Rhode Island - missionary
in Canada. Gideon and Ruth and family moved to Clyde in Sandusky Co. - belonged
to Baptist Church August 1832 - settled in Scipio Twp - 1 1/2 mile N.W. of Door
Village ***********************
Gideon Falley was baptized in the mill race
of the mill at Union Mills January 1840, the day after the organization of the
Door Village Baptist Church - of which his parents were charter members.
October 4, 1840 - married Amelia Crane, born August 14, 1823 - a Methodist,
married by a Methodist minister "The only event in Brother Brayton's career
which was not Baptistic", married by Francis A. Stanford. Children - Caroline
Mary - born June 22, 1841 Infant son - 1842 Flavilla - Nov 10, 1843 George F. -
Nov 16, 1846 Ruth Hellen - Oct 3, 1848 Charles Sumner - June 9, 1859 March 1842
- July 1852 - lived in Roscoe, Winnebago Co, Illinois employed as blacksmith,
farmer and lay preacher. July 1852 - returned to LaPorte Co., Amelia's health
poor - Drs sent her to Dr. Teegarden in LaPorte. Became missionary of Nothern
Indiana Baptist ASsoc, toured churches. Dec 25, 1852 - ordained to ministry in
Door Village Church. 1853 to 54 - Under appointment to Home Mission Society -
traveled by horseback - held an umbrella over his head and studied the Bible as
he rode. 1854 to 56 - preached at Rolling Prairie (Indiana) 1856 - Reopened
church at LaPorte - was the means of resuscitating the LaPorte church. July
1856 - Founded Baptist Church in Charles City, Floyd Co. Iowa, American Baptist
Home Mission Society - 11 members in church - 4 of which were family =
organized 7 churches in nearby towns - including Mitchell. 1858 - Made
financial agent of the Iowa Baptist Assoc. - taken very ill - spent 4 or 5
months in bed - returned to Door Village. Preached at Door Village a while -
became pastor at Valparaiso, Indiana 1863 to 64 - Enlisted a Chaplain 9th
Illinois Cavalry - became sunstruck and compelled to retire. Served Oct 28,
1863 to Oct 28, 1864 Lived at Hebron - then at New Carlisle 1866-67 - pastor at
Kendallville then to Cape Girardeau Missouri, stayed til 1871 (1867 - joined
Cape Girardeau Baptist Assoc.) 1868 - made moderator of the association 1871 -
Employed by the American Baaptist Publication Society as Sunday School
Missionary in Southern Missouri - supported by the Shawmut Avenue Baptist
Sunday School of Boston Mass. 1872 - pastor - Carthage Missouri (founded church
there) 1876-to 81 - Illinois City, Illinois and Antioch Illinois 1881-1885 -
Ran a rented hotel in Reynolds, Illinois 1885 - returned from Illinois to
Coloma, Michigan, kept a hotel for a while. 1887-to 94 - preached again Door
Village 1893 - Door Village church merged with La Porte - church showed its
love for Father Brayton by reserving its parsonage as his life's residence.
received soldiers pension - member La Porte GAR 1888 - Cornelia died (believe
date incorrect) 1890 - married Mrs. Cole of LaPorte - left Door Village (not
sure if date is correct.) resided last few years with his daughter Mrs. Miller
in Carthage Missouri Died at his daughters home in Carthage, Missouri July 12,
1910. Buried at Door Village Cemetery, La Porte with Amelia and Cornelia END OF
OBIT INFO ***********************
ADDL INFO - April 1859 -
G.G.Brayton was trustee of Scipio Twp, La Porte Co., Indiana from abstract of
Thelma Wyman - Gideon Falley Brayton had land in Illinois City which he deeded
to Marcus & Maylon Osgood - (probably at the time he bought the Hotel in
Coloma) land (in Illinois) then passed to Stephen Brayton, a nephew (Stephen
Sr. son) Note about Coloma Hotel, named Osgood House until Gideon bought it,
then was Brayton House, and then Teeter House, when Mary Caroline Brayton and
husband Van Buren Teeter assumed management of it. The Teeter House was a major
Stagecoach Stop on the Territorial Road, the main road from Detroit to Chicago,
Ill. 1875 - Gideon Falley Brayton came to Rock Island Co. Illinois Married 3rd
time to Mary P. Coale Aug 15, 1900
Obit contribute by: Char Andrews at
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Britton, Grover - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN
12/16/2000
Grover Britton LaPORTE — Grover Britton, 70, LaPorte, died
Friday (Dec. 15, 2000) at LaPorte Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m.
Monday at Haverstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lynda Vackar officiating.
Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery, LaPorte. Visitation will be from 2 to
5 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home. He
was born March 25, 1930, in Cass County, Ind., to John and Lillie Berkheiser
Britton. On Dec. 31, 1955, in LaPorte, he married Lucille Larson, who survives.
Survivors also include three sons, Donald Britton, Great Falls, Mont., Steven
Britton and Kenneth Britton, both of LaPorte; two daughters, Sharon Mayer, East
Northport, N.Y., and Susan Paul, Indianapolis, and 13 grandchildren. Preceding
Mr. Britton in death were two sisters, Mary Pressler and Orma Wilson; and two
brothers, Park Britton and Lawrence Britton. Mr. Britton worked at Allis
Chalmers as an assembler for 20 years. He served in the Marines during the
Korean War and also was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of St. Paul
United Church of Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society and to the VNA of LaPorte.
Bronnenberg, Robert - - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN
1/15/2002
Robert Bronnenberg Robert J. Bronnenberg, 59, Michigan City, died
at 9:16 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 13, 2002) at St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers. The
funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, with Jack
Duckworth officiating. Burial is in Door Village Cemetery, LaPorte. Visitation
is from 3 to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the
funeral chapel. He was born July 15, 1942, in Muncie, Ind., to Virgil V. and
Dorothea (McMaken) Bronnenberg, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 4, 1989, in
Michigan City, he married Mary Schuh, who survives. Survivors also include
three sons, Jason Ginther, Three Oaks, Mich., William (Valerie) Ginther and
David (Jennifer) Ginther, all of Michigan City; six grandchildren; and two
sisters, JoAnn (Don) Merritt, Seminole, Fla., and Carolyn (Pat) Harvey, Tipton,
Ind. Mr. Bronnenberg was employed at Westville Correctional Center as the
resource recovery director and served in numerous other positions during his 29
years there. He received his bachelor of science degree in education from Ball
State University, Muncie, in 1967. He also was a member of Fraternal Order of
Police Dunes Lodge 75, American Legion Post, Pendleton, Ind., and was a former
secretary for the FOP Bowling League at City Lanes.
Buchanan, Owen - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN
8/31/2000
Friday, April 26, 2002
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Owen Buchanan Owen Buchanan, 77, Michigan City, died at 10:24 a.m. Wednesday
(Aug. 30, 2000) at St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers. The funeral will be at
10 a.m. Saturday at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. George M.
Vrabely officiating. Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the service Saturday at the
funeral home. Mr. Buchanan was born Jan. 11, 1923, in Michigan City, to Allen
and Jessie Shaw Buchanan. On July 31, 1943, in Michigan City, he married
Dorothy Michaels, who survives. Survivors also include one son, Steven
(Margaret) Buchanan, Rolling Prairie; one grandson, Alexander Buchanan, Rolling
Prairie; one sister, Luella Calusa, LaPorte; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Buchanan was preceded in death by four brothers, Russell, Leslie, Warren
and Allen Buchanan; and one sister, Madge Fisher. Mr. Buchanan was a tool and
die maker and retired from Waterford Tool and Die after 22 years. He also
worked 18 years for Michiana Products. Mr. Buchanan was a member of Avery
Tractor Club and was an avid gardener
Bunnell, Etura Long - Vidette Messenger, Valparaiso, IN, 30 Jun 1942
obituary: Wanatah Woman Dies Monday, 68., Rites Wednesday
Mrs. Etura Long
Bunnell, age 68 years, widow of the late Clark Bunnell, died Monday morning at
1:30 o'clock at her home in Wanatah.
Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Elvin Augustine, of Bourbon, Ind., and Mrs. Clarence Mohlke of
Wanatah; one son, Morris, of Crown Point, a brother, Armand Long of Meeks,
Okla., and ten granchildren.
Memorial Services will be held
Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the home and at 2:pm at the Wanatah Christian Church,
Dr. Victoria Barnes, of Gary, officiating. Burial will be in Door Village
Cemetery.
Chapman, III Walter - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City,
IN 6/29/1999
Walter Chapman III: UNION MILLS — Walter W.
Chapman III, 82, Union Mills, died at 8:59 p.m. Saturday (June 26, 1999) at
LaPorte Hospital. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Haverstock Funeral
Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Karen Altergott officiating. Burial is at Door
Village Cemetery, LaPorte. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.
until the service Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Chapman was born Jan. 8,
1917, in Scipio Township, LaPorte County, to Ralph and Lucinda White Chapman.
On Nov. 9, 1968, in Hudson Lake, he married Grace Leonard. She survives. Also
surviving are a daughter, Mary Jo Fettinger, LaPorte; two sons, Robert Chapman,
Bridge Port, Texas, and Ronald Chapman, Walkerton; a stepdaughter, Nancy Winn,
LaPorte; two stepsons, John Leonard, Rocky Mount, N.C., and Roy F. Leonard,
Panama City, Fla.; a sister, Charlotte Jones, Bessemer, Ala.; 19 grandchildren;
and 19 great-grandchildren. Mr. Chapman retired in 1985 after 19 years as a
forklift-truck driver for Whirlpool Corp. He was a member of Hanna United
Methodist Church, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, a 40-year member of
the Farm Bureau and a member of Local 1172 of the United Auto Workers.
Memorials may be made to Hanna United Methodist Church.
Cole, Abby (McKellips) LAPORTE DAILY HERALD-ARGUS Thursday,
March 12, 1925 The death of Mrs. Abbie Cole age 80, a former Westville woman,
occured at 1:30 A.M. Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Calbetzor, of 1117 Lexington Ave., Elkart, Indiana. Death was caused by a
complication of ailments, and during the final 10 days she was bedfast. The
funeral services will be held at Door Village at 1:00 pm Friday. Burial will be
at the Door Village Cemetary where her husband Henry Cole, who died in January
1918 is buried. Mrs. Cole was daughter of David & Lydia McKellips, born in
Westville on April 4, 1844. Since the death of her husband she has made her
home with her daughter in Elkart. Surviving Mrs. Cole in addition to the
daughter Mrs. Calbetzor, are her daughters; Mrs. A. J. Holtz of Elkart; Mrs.
Mary Forrester of Niles, Michigan; and Mrs. R. E. Hubbard of Whiting, Indiana;
a son Frank Cole of Chicago; 13 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren.
The second being offered is not dated.
"PASSING AWAY
OF MRS. ABBY COLE" - Mrs. Abby Cole, aged 80 years, formerly a
resident of Westville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Calbetzer
in Elkhart last Wednesday afternoon, March 11th, death being caused by a
complication of ailments. Funeral services were held at Door Village Friday
afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. E. T. Scott, of Westville officiating. Abby
McKellips was born in New Durham township, LaPorte county, April 4th 1844. She
would have been 81 years old this coming month. She was the youngest of eight
children of David and Lydia McKellips and was the last one of the children to
survive. She grew to womanhood and had passed her entire life in this vicinity.
In early life she was united in marriage to Henry P. Cole, who preceeded her in
death seven years ago. To this union eight children were born, five of whom are
still living. Eddie and Sadie passed away in infancy, and John W., at the age
of 59 years. Those of the children who survive their mother are: Mrs. Etta
Hubbard, of Whiting, Ind.; Mrs. Lydia Holtz and Mrs. Edna Calbetzer of Elkhart,
Ind.; Mrs. Mary Forrester, of Niles, Mich.; and Frank L., of Chicago Heights,
Ill. The deceased is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cole was a devoted wife and mother and a kind and
sympathetic friend, and her many former friends and neighbors in this vicinity
will ever cherish her memory. During the funeral services, M-s- Cora Matott
sang a very beautiful selection, assisted by E. T. Scott.
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Cole, Henry P - Henry P. Cole was born in New Durham township,
LaPorte county, May 23, 1841, and passed away at his home in this place Jan.
23, 1918, aged 76 years 8 months. He was the youngest son of John W. and Eliza
A. Cole, early pioneers of this county. He leaves a wife, six children,
thirteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren, one brother, Albert W.
Cole, and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Ann Baird, to mourn his loss. The funeral was
held from the home Friday at 10:30, E.T. Scott conducting services which proved
a kindly tribute to the memory of the deceased as well as a consolation to
relatives and friends. Burial was in the cemetary at Door Village, where many
of the fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters of this and other generations
are gathered. Henry Cole was a kind neighbor, ever ready to assist in the care
of the sick. Until the calamity which deprived him of his eyesight he was not
only a familiar figure at the bedside of the sick and dying, but he was
generally sought for in such capacity. To be worthy of this office invests the
occupant with a certain distinction and builds around him tender memories. Many
homes in this locality have known his ministrations. Mr. Cole came to be
recognized as an authority in this locality in the practice of veterinary
medicine. He bore the affliction of his later years with patience. Surviving
him besides the widow are two sons, John and Frank, of Chicago Heights; and
four daughters, Mrs. Etta Hubbard, of Robertsdale; Mrs. Lydia Holtz, of
Elkhart; Mrs. Mary Forrester, of Cicero, Ill., and Mrs. Edna Calbetzer, of
Flint, Mich.
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address.
Cole, John Alsworth - John Alworth Cole (8 Sep 1835-20 Feb 1914)
is the son of John W. Cole and Eliza A. Payne, both of whom are buried in Door
Village Cemetery (Block 3, East Side, Old Ground) The father, John W. was
selected to serve on the very first Grand Jury of LaPorte County. John Alworth
was one of the original organizers of the LaPorte County Old Settlers
Association.
He married Harriet A. Palmer, who I believe was the daughter
of Solomon L. Palmer and Candace Jane Shedd, also both Early Settlers of
LaPorte County. From the 19 Feb 1914 edition of Michigan City's "Evening News"
page 8, column 4 J. A. Cole -- The body of J. A. Cole of Republic, Ohio, was
buried Wednesday in Door Village. He is survived by a son, P. J. Cole of South
Bend, one daughter, Mrs. B. H. Fleming, of South Bend; two brothers, Albert
Cole of Durham, and Henry Cole of Westville, and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Baird
of Durham.
I found the marriage of John Alworth Cole's parents in the db at
Indiana State Library "Marriages through 1850" as occuring on 6 Apr 1834. I
have copies of the census image from New Durham Twp for 1850 placing him in
this family, for 1860 placing him and his wife living just next door to his
mother and siblings on one side, his in-laws on the other side. The 1870 census
image shows him still living next to his in-laws, but his widowed mother has
gone to live with Philander and Eliza Baird [see Baird entry below.] I have the
1850 census image placing John Alworth Cole's wife Harriet with her birth
family, Solomon and Candace Palmer.
From the 23 Feb 1914 edition of
Michigan City's "Evening News" page 4, column 4 John A. Cole -- The body of
John Alworth Cole, a lifelong resident of New Durham township was buried last
Thursday at Alida. Mr. Cole spent the last ten years of his life in Tiffin,
Oh., where he died Feb. 16. He is survived by two children, T. J. Cole of
Chicago, and Mrs. B. H. Fleming of South Bend. He was familiarly known as "Bub"
Cole and at one time owned the fine farm now owned and occupied by H. H. Martin
near Westville. The two above obituaries have many errors, but it is obvious
that this is the same man. - Additional note from Linda: Eliza Ann Cole Baird
(24 Jan 1838 - 9 Apr 1922) the wife of Philander Baird, was the daughter of
John W. Cole and Eliza A. Payne, and was sister to John Alworth Cole [above.]
Eliza Ann and Philander Baird married 14 Nov 1858. - Informant Linda Jones -
see our donations page for email address.
Cole, Walter C - Yesterday morning, Walter C. Cole ??? Walter
Cole visited here ??? and apparently he was in his usual robust health and
merry spirits. He came to accompany Ezra Geist to Philadelphia for a visit with
his son, C. H. Geist. When the telegraph announced Walter's death, it seemed
impossible. We learn he became ill on his way home from here, and was taken
direct to the hospital from the train, where an operation for appendicitis was
had Friday. He apparently rallied from the operation and his friends were
encouraged to believe he would make a quick recovery from his illness. Then
came the telegram announcing dissolution. Walter Cole was born at the farm home
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cole near Pinhook in New Durham township Dec 30, 1866,
and would have been 45 years old in Dec. He attended school in Westville for a
number of years, and was a general favorite, owing to his happy disposition. He
is survived by his widow, who was Miss Edith Payne, also of this township, the
father, Albert Cole, and brother C. W. Cole of LaPorte. Walter adopted
railroading, serving as agent for the Pere Marquette at LaCrosse, LaPorte and
Michigan City. He was making good progress when C. H. Geist made him a
proposition to become identified with his gas and electric interest, and it was
of such an advantageous nature that Mr. Cole accepted. He spent some time in
Alabama City as local manager of one of Mr. Geist's plants, after which he was
advanced to manager of the plant at Atlantic City. C. H. Geist and Walter C.
Cole were neighbor farmer boys and schoolmates. When Mr. Geist arose to a
position among the greater financiers, and had need of loyal lieutenants it was
fitting that he should look back to a boyhood friend. W. C. Cole was a member
of Westville Lodge of Odd Fellows. He was also a Mason and Maccabee, and
contributed much of fraternity to the lodges with which he was identified.
While he was a man of jovial spirits, he was first sincere, frank and possessed
of a high sense of honor. Very, very many are those who will mourn with his
loved ones the ways of Providence which has stricken so helpful member of
society. We are brought to realize in the demise of Walter Cole the aptness of
that old saying, "Death loves a shining mark." The funeral will likely be held
Saturday at LaPorte, and the burial at Door Village. The hour has not been set
at this writing. *** additional note from informant Walter C. Cole, son of
Albert W. and Mary Ann (Crawford) Cole. Walter's wife may have been the
daughter of James Watson and Nancy Maria (Closser) Payne. James Watson Payne
was a younger brother to Walter's grandmother, Eliza A. Payne, both children of
Erastus Payn and Jerusha Bunce, early settlers of LaPorte County. Erastus, died
1850, is buried at Door Village and Jerusha is buried in Berlin, Green Lake,
Wisconsin.
No date on article, but death occurred on or around 9/13/1911 -
Informant Linda Jones - see our donations page for email address.
Davis, Lawrence - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
7/3/2001
Lawrence Davis LaPORTE — Lawrence A. “Larry” Davis,
47, LaPorte, died at 8:43 p.m. Sunday (July 1, 2001) at LaPorte Hospital. The
funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Countryside Christian Church, Michigan
City, with the Rev. Rod Nielsen officiating. Burial will be in Door Village
Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cutler Funeral Home,
LaPorte. Mr. Davis was born Sept. 13, 1953, in LaPorte to Eugene and Phyllis
(Pontius) Davis. On July 2, 1978, in LaPorte he married Marilyn B. Johnson, who
survives in LaPorte. Survivors include two daughters, Holly B. Davis and Sara
C. Davis, both of LaPorte; one son, Peter L. Davis, LaPorte; two sisters, Vicki
J. Tolin, Indianapolis, and Darlene S. Davis, Cape Cod, Mass.; one brother,
Gregory A. Davis, Wheeling, W.Va.; and 21 nieces and nephews. His parents
preceded him in death. Mr. Davis had served as co-director of the LaPorte
Campus Life for five years, had been director of the Adult Protective Services
and also had a private Christian counseling practice for 15 years. He attended
Agape Christian Church. He served on the Campus Life Steering Committee and was
a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He was a 1971
graduate of LaPorte High School and a 1981 graduate of Grace College. He
received his master’s degree in 1985 in Bible Counseling. He also helped
organize the Door Village Park. Memorials may be made to LaPorte Campus Life or
the LaPorte Pregnancy Assistance Center.
Martha Ehrick - - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
7/16/1997
Martha Ehrick LaPORTE - Martha A. Ehrick, 90, LaPorte, died at
12:55 a.m. Tuesday (July 15, 1997) at the Countryside Place Nursing Home,
LaPorte. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, LaPorte. The Rev. Ted Nordquist will officiate. Burial will
follow at the Door Village Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Essling Funeral
Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday. The rosary will
be recited at the funeral home at 7 p.m. today. Mrs. Ehrick was born March 28,
1907, in LaPorte, to Peter and Agnes Tesmer Pliska. On June 26, 1926, in
LaPorte, she married Leo W. Ehrick who died on Jan. 29, 1983. Survivors include
one son, Robert J. Ehrick, Chesterton; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Weikel and Delores Sweeney, both of
LaPorte; one brother, Frank Pliska, LaPorte, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ehrick was preceded in death by a sister, Agnes Parker, and a brother,
Peter Pliska. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Carl Hedstrom, LaPORTE - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN 10/14/1997 Carl Hedstrom LaPORTE - Carl William Hedstrom, 90, of LaPorte, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 12, 1997) at LaPorte Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Door Village Cemetery in Door Village, with the Rev. Philip Lutz officiating. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte. Mr. Hedstrom was born Feb. 6, 1907, in Quincy, Mass., the son of Rudolf and Anna Giller Hedstrom. On Jan. 28, 1928, in LaPorte, he married Aline Trainor, who preceded him in death on June 21, 1982. Surviving are a son, Norman R. Hedstrom, Rolling Prairie; a daughter, Carole Halley, La Mesa, Calif.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Vera (Glenn) Woodruff, Michigan City. He was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Hedstrom moved from Massachusetts to Door Village in 1909. In 1928, he moved to LaPorte. He was retired from Allis Chalmers, where he worked as a general foreman for 35 years. Memorials may be made to the Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church.
Madeline Hutton - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
10/8/1997
Madeline Hutton EL PASO, Texas - Madeline C. Hutton, 85, of El
Paso, formerly of LaPorte, died Saturday (Oct. 4, 1997) at Horizon Healthcare
in El Paso. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Haverstock
Funeral Chapel, LaPorte, with Dr. W. William Wimberly II officiating. Burial
will follow at the Door Village Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends may call from 10
a.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Hutton
was born April 21, 1912, in LaPorte, the daughter of Walter and Catherine
Iselman Johnson. On May 26, 1936, in LaPorte, she married Lee J. Hutton, who
preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1966. She is survived by two daughters,
Kathryn P. Hutton, Santa Fe, N.M., and Marcelline J. Hutton, El Paso; a son,
Walter L. Hutton, Tucson, Ariz.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two
sisters, Vendla Kleca, Florida, and Marcelline Breese, LaPorte; and two
brothers, Kenny Johnson, Walkerton, Ind., and Owen Johnson, Florida. She was
preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Johnson and Gladys Keller, and one
brother, Walter Johnson. Mrs. Hutton resided in El Paso for four years, coming
from LaPorte. She was a baker and clerk for 15 years at Lorraine's Bakery Shop.
She was a member and deacon of the Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, and of the
women's group of the church. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church
of LaPorte.
Lucille Kessler- Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
6/30/1997
Lucille Kessler LaPORTE - Lucille Bernice Kessler, 76, of
LaPorte, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday (June 29, 1997) at Fountainview Terrace,
LaPorte. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Haverstock
Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Dale Guckenburger and the Rev. Michael
Heath officiating. Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery. Friends may call
from 3 to 8 p.m. today, and until the time of service Tuesday, at the funeral
home.
Lang, Mary - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN 11/28/2000 -
Mary Lang LaPORTE — Mary Lang, 93, LaPorte, died at 7 a.m. Monday
(Nov. 27, 2000) at her home. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Haverstock
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Susan Martin officiating. Burial is in Door Village
Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m.
until the funeral Thursday at the funeral home. She was born on Jan. 15, 1907,
in Rensselaer, Ind., to Earl and Bertha Jane Phillips Ellis. On Oct. 3, 1923,
in LaPorte, she married Floyd D. Lang. He died May 18, 1990. Survivors include
three daughters, Lela Krassow, Marjorie Thompson and Phyllis Oakes, all of
LaPorte; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. One sister, Dollie Griffin, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Lang was a housewife and member of First United Methodist Church of
LaPorte. She was involved with the WSCS-Bloodmobile and was past secretary of
the February Circle and Ramblers & Lang Orchestras. She lived most of her
life in the LaPorte area, coming from Rensselaer in 1922. Memorial
contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of LaPorte.
Door Village Cemetery.
James LIVINGSTON Died 19 Mar 1887
1st wife, Dolly (McKELLIPS) LIVINGSTON Died 10 Apr 1865, ad 37 yrs 9 mo 17
da
2nd wife, Rosa Bella (EINGLISH) LIVINGSTON Died 11 Apr 1913
La Porte
HERALD-CHRONICLE, Thursday, 24 March 1887, p. 4, col. 3 - Westville news.
James Livingston, who died Saturday morning was buried at Door
Village.
La Porte ARGUS, Thursday, 31 March 1887, page 5, col. 4
James Livingston, resident of new Durham Township for over fifty
years and a well-known resident of the county, died last week.
La Porte
DAILY HERALD, Saturday, 12 April 1213, page 5, col. 2 Mrs. Rose B. Livingston
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph H. Smith on Pine Lake Avenue at
9:25 last night of cancer from which she had been a long patient sufferer. Aged
78 years 10 months and 7 days. Her husband died in 1887. She is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Smith, and one son, J. Livingston, also one sister, Mrs. Louis
Gooden of Union Mills and two brothers, Nathan English, Kansas and John
English, S. Dakota. Funeral services at St. Paul's Episcopal church, Monday 10
a.m. by Rev. Goodwin. Burial at Door Village. Weir & Petering are in
charge. (NOTE: Same information in La Porte ARGUS-BULLETIN, 12 Apr 1913, page
4, col. 4)
Also buried at Door Village are Miranda L. and
Emily LIVINGSTON, daughters of J. (James) and D. (Dolly). Miranda died 04 Feb
1875, aged 28 yrs 3 mos 7 das; Emily died 22 Sep 1851, aged 2 yrs 1 mo 12 das.
Information about their deaths is on the other side of the LIVINGSTON marker
Chanselor J. LIVINGSTON died at the age of 53, Sunday, 16 Dec 1929.
According to his obituary, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James LIVINGSTON. He
was born in la Porte County, 01 Feb 1876. He was survived by a son, Marshall M.
LIVINGSTON, of Michigan City, a sister, Mrs. Ralph SMITH of La Porte County, a
niece and nephews. "A brother preceded him in death." He is also buried in Door
Village Cemetery.
Viola Belle LIVINGSTON married Thomas Mintum
HERROLD, 31 Dec 1893. She was his second wife--his first was Olive PHILLIPS and
his third was Eva (BROWN) READ. According to all reports, he led quite a
"ccolorful" life. Viola divorced him ca November 1910. Because he was
politically involved in the county, he had quite a reputation and their divorce
was played out in the nespaper. She alleged that "she was compelled to do a
man's work, to labor in the field," etc. She also alleged he was addicted to
the use of liquor, buying it in gallon quantities, and frequently intoxicated.
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
"daughhter of James and Rosebell LIVINGSTON." Her husband survived her.
Catherine (LIVINGSTON) HIGLEY, Died 02 Jun 1864, aged 29 yrs 2 mos 19 das.
She was married by Milton Palmer, JP in La Porte County, 05 Feb 1858 to
Brewster HIGLEY. Their daughter Estella was born in 1859 and son, Arthur, was
born in 1862. Catherine died of an "injury." I have considerable information
about Dr. Brewster HIGLEY. : Fern Eddy Schultz La Porte County (IN)
Historian
Guy McVay - Obituary from Michigan City Dispatch, Saturday, May
7, 2000
LaPORTE — Guy R. “Dick” McVay, 57, LaPorte, died at
1:55 p.m. Friday (May 19, 2000) at LaPorte Hospital. The funeral will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday at Essling Funeral Home, with the Revs. William McVay and Mark
Harris officiating. Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery, Door Village.
Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Mr. McVay was born on April 16, 1943, in LaPorte, to Wilbert and Irma
Houston McVay. On March 2, 1963, in LaPorte, he married Diane Janice Beattie,
who survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Kalsow, LaPorte; two
sons, Richard and Ronald McVay, both of LaPorte; six grandchildren; six
sisters, Betty Bagwell, Wartburg, Tenn., June Lenig, LaPorte, Nora Sherwood,
Union Mills, Barbara Homan, Valparaiso, Beverly Baima, LaPorte, and Nancy
McVay, Valparaiso; four brothers, James McVay, Hamlet, the Rev. William McVay,
St. Petersburg, Fla., Raymond McVay, Fairfield, Calif., and Robert McVay,
LaPorte. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Kali
Kalsow. Mr. McVay was a truck driver for CTL Transport and former dispatcher
for Lay Trucking Co. He was a 1962 graduate of LaPorte High School and a member
of LaPorte Moose Lodge 492. He attended Bethel College, and was a member of the
Teamsters Union. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.
+ Obituary from the
LaPorte Herald Argus: Guy McVay The funeral for Mr. Guy "Dick" R. McVay, 57, of
1515 S. Ind 39, LaPorte, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Essling Funeral Home
with Revs. William McVay and Mark Harris officiating. He died Friday, May 19,
2000 at 1:55 p.m. at LaPorte Hospital following a three month illness. Friends
may call ath the funeral home from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the
service Tuesday. Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery. He was born April 16,
1943, in LaPorte to Wilbert and Irma (Houston) McVay, and had been a lifelong
resident of LaPorte. Mr. McVay was a truck driver for C.T.L. Transport, a
former dispatcher for Lay Trucking Co., a member of the Teamsters Union and
Moose Lodge 492, a 1962 graduate of LaPorte High School, and attended Bethel
College. On March 2, 1963, in LaPorte, he married Dianne Janice Beattie, who
survives. Alos surviving are one daughter, Rebecca Kaslow of LaPorte; two sons,
Richard J. and Ronald A. both of LaPorte; six grandchildren; six sisters, Betty
Bagwell of Wartburg, Tenn.; June Lenig and Beverly Baima, both of LaPorte; Nora
Sherwood of Union Mills; and Barbara Homan and Nancy, both of Valporaiso; and
four brothers, Rev William of ST Petersburg, Fla., Raymond of Fairfield,
Calif.; and Robert of LaPorte. He was pereceded in death by one grandaughter,
Kali Kaslow, and his parents.
Obit donated by: Allen Kenyon -
akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Dorothy Mueller - - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN
9/20/1997
Dorothy Mueller FORT MEYERS, Fla. - Dorothy J. Mueller, 67, Fort
Meyers, formerly of LaPorte, died at 5:35 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 18, 1997) at
Hope Hospice House in Fort Meyers. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
at Essling Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael P. Heath will officiate. Burial will
follow at Door Village Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday and 9
to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Mueller was born Jan. 12, 1930, in
Union Mills, the daughter of George and Clara Sieble Christenson. Her mother
survives. On Nov. 16, 1946, in LaPorte, she married George F. Mueller Sr., who
preceded her in death Sept. 10, 1986. Also surviving are one daughter, Marie
(Steven) Emerson, Fort Meyers; one son, George F. (Loretta) Mueller Jr.,
LaPorte; one brother, Daniel G. Christenson, Schertz, Texas; four
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs.
Mueller retired from LaPorte Hospital as a nursing aide after 37 years of
service. She was a member of the Door Village United Methodist Church, the VFW
Ladies Auxiliary and the LaPorte Hospital Retiree Group.
Nichols, Donna - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
11/2/2000
Donna Nichols - LaPORTE — Donna J. Nichols, 73, LaPorte, died
at 5 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 1, 2000) at her home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Lark Carlson Brown
officiating. Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4
to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She was
born Jan. 25, 1927, in Valparaiso, Ind., to Edgar and Thelma Ludington
Gustafson. On Nov. 2, 1946, in Murfreesboro, Ky., she married Carl Adrian
Nichols, who survives. Survivors also include one daughter, Susan Larson,
LaPorte; two granddaughters, Staci Reuer and Lori Foglesong, both of LaPorte;
four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janice Clifford, Valparaiso, and Pat
Reis, Chesterton; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Mrs. Nichols in
death was one sister, Evelyn Rewersma. Mrs. Nichols was the owner of Door
Village Ceramics for 20 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Owen, Harry Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
4/8/2002
Harry Owen LaPORTE - Harry P. Owen, 77, LaPorte, died at 11:18
p.m. Saturday (April 6, 2002) at LaPorte Hospital. A memorial service is at 2
p.m. Saturday at Door Village Cemetery, with full military rites conducted.
There is no visitation. Cremation has taken place, with interment in Door
Village Cemetery. Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Owen was born March 2, 1925, in Marion County to Charles A. and Mary E.
(Smith) Owen. He married Edna Ruth, who preceded him in death. Mr. Owen is
survived by a son, two daughters, two stepsons, one stepdaughter, 11
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a half-brother. Mr. Owen was a
veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He
achieved the rank of master sergeant, serving 17 years in the army. He also was
a graduate of Valparaiso University and member of the American Legion in New
Carlisle. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post No. 83,
LaPorte.
Elmore Pattee - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN -
10/16/1998
SCIPIO TOWNSHIP — Elmore Pattee, 100, Scipio Township, died
at 2:05 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 15, 1998) at his home. The funeral is at 11 a.m.
Monday at Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Houseman
officiating. Burial is in Door Village Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5
p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Pattee was born June 4, 1898, in Scipio
Township to James and Josephine Zink Pattee. Surviving are special relatives
and caregivers, Karen and Bill Fabisiak, North Freedom, Wis. Mr. Pattee was a
retired farmer. His farm is believed to be the only one in Scipio Township
still in the name of the original owner from 1833. Mr. Pattee was a member of
the Door Village United Methodist Church and also attended the Banks and Door
Village schools. Memorials may be made to the LaPorte County Council on the
Aging. Frank Sofranko Jr. Frank J. Sofranko Jr., 51, Michigan City, died at
3:52 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 14, 1998) at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Ind.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Root Funeral Home.
Salzer, Kristan - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN
11/13/2000
Kristan Salzer Kristan M. Salzer, 17, LaPorte, died at 1:35
a.m. Saturday (Nov. 11, 2000) at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood,
Ill. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Haverstock Funeral Home, with
Pastor Lark Carlson Brown officiating. Burial is in Door Village Cemetery,
LaPorte. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until the
service Wednesday at the funeral home. Miss Salzer was born Sept. 5, 1983, in
LaPorte to Brian and Karen Manus Salzer. Her parents survive in LaPorte. Also
surviving are four brothers, Andrew Salzer, Benjamin Miller, Darron Salzer,
Nathanel Salzer, all at home; and grandparents, Richard and Bonnie Hagenow,
LaPorte. Four grandparents preceded her in death. Miss Salzer was a student and
lived all her life in the LaPorte area. She was a member of Door Village United
Methodist Church, a junior at LaPorte High School and a member of the school
choir.
Bernice Sempsrott Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City,
IN - 11/3/1997
Bernice Sempsrott LaPORTE - Bernice Marie Sempsrott, 85,
LaPorte, died at 2 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 1, 1997) at her home after a lengthy
illness. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cutler Funeral Home
with the Rev. Bob Storey officiating. Interment will be at the Door Village
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
until services at Cutler Funeral Home. An Eastern Star memorial service will be
at 7 p.m. Monday at Cutler Funeral Home. Mrs. Sempsrott was born Feb. 19, 1912
in Robinson, Ill., the daughter of Robert H. Crail and Minnie Mize. Both
preceded her in death. On March 20, 1932, in Robinson, she married Cloyce Lyman
Sempsrott of Willow Hill, Ill., who survives. Also surviving are a daughter,
Judith (Bart) Ridley-Crediton, Ontario, Canada; a son, David (Gloria)
Sempsrott, Three Oaks, Mich.; a granddaughter, Sarah Marie Ridley; three step
grandsons; and a brother, Donald Crail, Kingsford Heights. She was preceded in
death by two sisters. After graduating with honors from nurses' training in
Effingham, Ill., Mrs. Sempsrott worked as a nurse for Allen's Sanatorium in
Robinson, and moved to LaPorte in 1942 and was a nurse for the LaPorte
Corporation. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she taught
Sunday School for over 20 years, LaPorte Chapter #280 of the Eastern Star.
After starting a family she continued in a variety of community organizations
and was a care giver to many people.
Thompson, D. Sr. - DeVere W. Thompson, Sr., 81, of 2322 Wozniak
Rd., La Porte, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 8, at 1:10 p.m. at La Porte
Hospital. He was born June 14, 1899, in Westville, Ind., to George L. and Effie
A. (Herrold) Thompson and lived in La Porte County all his life. He was a
semi-retired farmer; member of Pinhook Methodist Church; New Durham Twp. Farm
Bureau; Pinola Grange 22014 and was past office manager of AAA. On June 6,
1923, in Door Village, he married Gladys Garwood who survives. Also surviving
are four daughters, Mrs. George J. (Gladys May) Nehl, of Union Mills, Ind.;
Mrs. Wilbur (Leota) Dadlow and Mrs. Harold (Sara Ann) Clindaniel, both of La
Porte and Mrs Donald (Mary Sue) Link of Winnemac, Ind.; four sons, DeVere, Jr.,
Calvin G., and George L., all of La Porte and Harold of Glendale, Calif.; 20
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one brother, Francis C. of La
Porte. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services
will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin O.
Carlson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. today
and until the time of services Saturday. Burial will be in Door Village
Cemetery. [17 Jun 1899-9 Jan 1981]
Contributed by: Bonnie Dagen
Walter Wallin - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN - -
11/1/1997
Walter Wallin LaPORTE - Walter T. Wallin, 58, of LaPorte, died at
12:30 a.m. Friday (Oct. 31, 1997) at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Andrew Bailey
officiating. Burial will follow at the Door Village Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends
may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and until the time of the service
Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Wallin was born June 23, 1939, in Chicago, the
son of Solvay Wallin. Surviving are three sons, Mike Wallin, LaPorte, Rick
Wallin, LaPorte, and Mark Wallin, Hudson Lake, Ind.; and one grandson. Mr.
Wallin resided in LaPorte since 1961, coming from Hanna. He was employed as an
electrician at IBEW Local 531 and was a member of Falcons Lodge, LaPorte.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Ethelyn, White The date of death is May 2, 1999: Obituary from
the Michigan City News Dispatch ... EUSTIS, Fla ------Ethelyn A. White, 84,
Eustis, formerly of LaPorte, died Sunday (May 2, 1999) at her Florida
residence.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Door Village United
Methodist Church, LaPorte, with the Revs. David Schrader and Michael Heath
officiating. Burial is at Door Village Cemetery, LaPorte. Visitation is from 5
to 8 p.m. Friday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, and from noon until the
time of service Saturday at the church.
Mrs. White was born June 11,
1914, in Campbellsville, Ky., to William H. and Florence Harger McVay. On
June 15, 1933, in North Dakota, she married Fredrick E. White who died August
23, 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Janice (Lawrence) Buell,
Indianapolis; a granddaughter, Amy Buell MacNeil, Cameroon, West Africa; and
two grandsons, David Buell, Silver Spring, Md., and Lawrence Buell, Jr.,
Indianapolis, and five great-grandchildren. Three sisters and three brothers
preceded her in death.
Mrs. White was a credit manager at Montgomery
Ward. Mr. and Mrs. White owned and operated White Motor Sales for many years in
LaPorte. They spent their years together in LaPorte and in later years spent
the winter months in Eustis. She was a Door Village United Methodist Church
Member. Memorials may be made to the church, LaPorte, IN 46350. Obit
donated by: Allen Kenyon at akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Marcella Wilson - Ref: New Dispatch - Michigan City, IN-
9/29/1997
Marcella Wilson LaPORTE - Marcella G. Wilson, 93, LaPorte, died at
11 p.m. Friday (Sept. 26, 1997) at her home. A private family service will be
held Tuesday with the Revs. Daniel McDonald and Milton Gould officiating.
Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The
Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Wilson was
born Nov. 27, 1903, in Hamilton, Ohio