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Obituaries

Anderson, Helma - M.C. News - 23 April 1902 - Helma, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, 430 Greeley avenue, died last night of inflammation of the bowels. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from the family residence. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have lost two of their children at about the same age, both of whom were blind.

Beadle, Louisa - Michigan City Dispatch - Pg 8 Col 1, Dec 29, 1910 -
Mrs. Louise Beadle, who was doubtlessly the oldest living resident of Michigan City, died aat 3:30 a. m. Wednesday at the home of her grandson, Thomas Kennedy, 205 Douglas Avenue. She had been sick two weeks. Pneumonia developed, and it was believed last Thursday that she could not survive for twenty-four hours but on Saturday she rallied and it was believed that she had a good chance of revoery. However, she was taken with a relapse at noon Tuesday, and she could not withstand the attack owing to her weakened and enfeebled condition.
  Mrs. Beadle was born in Sturgis, Mich., on Feb 20, 1837, making he 73 years old on her last birthday. She was brought to Michigan City when she was six years old, and she had made this communitity her home ever since. The was but five years after Michigan City had been laid out by Isaac C. Elston, and in the year before it was incorporated.
  Mrs. Beadle was married fifty-three years ago to William H. Beadle, who died in April, 1900. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Beadle but the only survivor is Mrs. F. P. Bates of Indianapolis. Mrs. Beadle leaves two brothers, Jared Lanphere of INdianapolis and Daniel Lanphere of Killduff, Iowa. There are also five grandchildren besides Thomas Kennedy, namely, William, Margaret and Alice Kennedy of this city and Edward and Harry Bates of INdanapolis.
  The funeral will be held from the house Friday afternoon, at an hour hereafter to be designated, and the services will be conducted by Rev. I. B. Harper, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church.
Contributed by Jodi McKinley at jmckinley2@neo.rr.com

Beadle, Nina - Michigan City News April 17, 1900 P1 C2
  BY HER OWN HAND
  Terrible Means Resorted to by - Miss Nina Beadle
  Sets fire to Her clothing after saturating the garments with kerosene and death finally ends her sufferings. Illness causes the rash act.
  Miss Nina Beadle, a well-known young lady and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Beadle residing at 209 Douglas Avenue in Blair’s Park addition, was the central figure of a sad and distressing occurrence last Friday morning which resulted in her death within a short time. She was burned, and that fatally, through her own act which she, while mentally unresponsible, committed. Her nervous system shattered and her mind unbalanced, she in a period of melancholia poured kerosene over the upper part of her body and clothing, then lighted a match and started a fire that she thought would release the spirit from its suffering body.
  Miss Beadle had been in ill health for some months past. She had taught at the Curran school one full term and part of another, having been compelled to give up her work the first of last February on account of her failing health. Her nervous system was in such a condition as to require complete rest and escape from all worry and care to build up what had been torn down. Miss Beadle was confined to her bed much of the time until five weeks ago when, on account of her father’s condition, she accepted the invitation of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Kennedy, and family, who reside next door at 205 Douglas Avenue to stay with them. The father has been near death’s door himself for the past several weeks and even now does not know the sad calamity that has befallen his daughter. Miss Beadle did not improve however and she became subject to fits of melancholia and of late has made threats of hastening the end and even searched the house of her sister looking for poison of some sort. Friday morning about 9 o’clock Miss Beadle left the house and went to an outbuilding in the rear of the yard. She carried with her a cup of kerosene, which she had surreptitiously secured, and some matches. A few moments later, the young woman ran out into the yard with flames circling about her head. Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Frank Bates, the latter of whom is also a sister to Miss Beadle, having been called here for Indianapolis by illness of her father, saw from the house the plight in which their sister was and ran to her assistance, throwing something over her by which they smothered the flames. Miss Beadle was in a pitiable condition. Nearly all her clothing was burned from her body, the fire had consumed her hair and had burned deep into the flesh all over her face and body as far down as her waist.
  The girl was carried into the house and a doctor sent for. Dr. L.A. Wilson arrived in a few moments. He found the young lady conscious but burned so badly as to preclude all possibility of her recovery. All Dr. Wilson could do was to give her morphine and make her last hours as comfortable as possible.
  Miss Beadle died at 7 o’clock Friday evening as a result of her injuries and cast a pall of gloom over her friends and former associates, all of whom speak of her in terms of endearment and the sympathy of all goes out to the grief stricken family from hearts that would comfort and console the father, the mother and the sisters, who are bowed down with a weight of sorrow. Nina Beadle was 21 years old her last birthday. She was born and raised in Michigan City and attended the public schools, graduating in 1897 from the high school. She was an exceptionally bright girl, of lovable disposition and that such a fate should befall her causes lamentation among her many friends and the sympathy of the whole community goes out to the sorrowing ones in the hour of their grief.
  The funeral of Miss Nina Beadle took place Sunday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy at 205 Douglas Avenue. The attendance of relatives and friends of the deceased was very large and the floral offerings were beautiful. Rev. Kindig of the First M.E. Church officiated and a quartet composed of Messrs, Grant Young and Howard Homan and Misses Nina Pidge and Essie Ephlin rendered music. Messrs. Louis Kluge, Rudolph Roll, Otto Warkentine, Wright Heermans, Ray Breece and George Paxton served as pallbearers. The first five young men were graduates from the high school in the same class with Miss Beadle. The funeral was an unusually sad one.
Contributed by Jodi McKinley at jmckinley2@neo.rr.com

Beadle, William - Mich. City News - Apr 25, 1900 pg 1 col 5
Was an Old Resident Here.
  William Hampton Beadle, who died at his home in this city Thursday afternoon was a native of Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born August 4, 1825. His parents moved to Clark county, this state, when he was a small child and in 1832 moved to this county, locating at Door Prairie. In 1848 the family moved to Michigan City were Mr. Beadle has continued to reside. He was one of the earliest settlers in the county. He was married in 1859 to Miss Louisa Lamphere, the widow who now survives him. Mr. and Mrs. Beadle buried four children, two boys and two girls, one of the latter, Miss Nina, only last Sunday. Two adult children, Mrs. Frank Bates of Indianapolis and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy of this city, with their mother survive Mr. Beadle.
  Deceased was a carpenter by trade and was for many years employed upon the governement works about the harbor here. He became enployed in this work when the government first began work on the harbor here and continued in the work until about seven years ago at which time he was crippled and has not been able to do anything since. He has been in very poor health for two years past and his death, which came slowly, was the result of generally disability and old age.
  Funeral from the famiy home at 209 Douglas Avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. L. Kindig of the First M. R. church officiating.
Contributed by Jodi McKinley at jmckinley2@neo.rr.com

CHARLOTTE BRETTIN - LaPorte, Ind. – Funeral services for Charlotte Brettin, 79, 3106 Monroe St., will be tomorrow at 1:30 P.M.. at Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Edward A. Meyer officiating. Mrs. Brettin died at 10:50 P.M.. Friday (March 24, 1978) at Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home after an illness of several months. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow until the service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City. Mrs. Brettin was born June 27, 1898, in Michigan City, the daughter of Emil F. and Matilda (Mueller) Witte, and had lived in LaPorte most of her life. On March 15, 1922, she was married in Otis to Chris W. Brettin, who died in 1963. Survivors include a son, J.C., LaPorte; two granddaughters; a great-granddaughter, and a brother, Walter E. Witte, Downers Grove, Ill. A daughter and two sisters are deceased. Mrs. Brettin was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. County reference – La Porte County, Indiana. (Transcriber’s note – The above obituary is from the March 27, 1978 Michigan City News Dispatch.)
Obituary contributed by Denny Zarht at - DennyLynn@aol.com

Mrs. Caroline Peo Brinkman -- Feb. 23, 1929 - Mrs. Brinkman - Taken by Death Former Prominent Resident of Michigan City Dead in Detroit Mrs. Caroline Brinkman, 88, until four years ago, a prominent resident of Michigan City, died Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Louis J. Brinkman in Detroit, Mich., after an illness of four months.
   Illness was brought on by a fall that she suffered four months ago in which she fractured her hip.
  Mrs. Brinkman was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, February 17, 1841. She has lived in this country for 70 years. She is the widow of Fred Brinkman who preceded her in death 23 years ago. The deceased is survived by three sons, Fred J., Alex L., and Louis J. Brinkman, and one daughter, Mrs. Caroline Isbey, of Detroit, Mich. Nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Brinkman was a pioneer resident of Michigan City living here for 55 years. She was affiliated with the St. John's Church of this city, and the St. John's Ladies' Aid Society.
  Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 o'clock from the home of her son Alex J. Brinkman, 938 East Michigan Street, this city, the Rev. Paul Irion, pastor of the St. John's Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may view the body in the home of her son Sunday evening after 8 o'clock and Monday up until the hour of the funeral. Pallbearers will be, A. C. Heitschmidt, Henry Hunziker, Charles Opperman, Clem Dick, Charles Tonn and Ed Wellnitz. - Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Fred Brinkman - Nov. 6, 1907 - Death Takes Old Resident Fred Brinkman, Former Hotel Proprietor, Passes Away Lived Here About Fifty Years O. C. Merrill, Grocer of this city in early days, dies in California -- William Kent, Resident here years ago, Dead Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1907 Fred Brinkman, one of the city's old and well known residents, died at noon today at the family home, Michigan and Spring Streets, following a long illness. Mr. Brinkman had suffered for many years from a double hernia and had been an invalid for practically three years. He has been bedfast the past three months, old age and general debility contributing to his illness. Mr. Brinkman was a resident of Michigan City about 50 years. Mr. Brinkman was 73 years old and was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, where he became a stone mason and contractor. Leaving the Fatherland in 1855, he took up his residence for a short time in Cleveland, Ohio, and then came to Michigan City, which has been his home ever since. Mr. Brinkman followed his trade for several years having constructed many buildings that are standing today. Among his work are the towers of the state prison. He embarked in the hotel business on North Franklin Street and was well known as a hotel proprietor for many years. From this work he retired a few years ago. Before leaving Germany Mr. Brinkman served in the army. Mr. Brinkman was married to Caroline Peo, the widow who survives and of the nine children born to them the following are living: Fred, John, Frank, Carrie (the wife of Edward Isbey), Alexander and Louis J. The funeral arrangements will be announced later when completed.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Mrs. Hannah Brinkman - July 24, 1884 Mrs. Hannah Brinkman, mother of Wm. Brinkman, died early this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Bluhm. Mrs. Brinkman was 77 years of age, and has lived in this city over 25 years. Three survive her, namely, Wm. Brinkman, Fred Brinkman and Mrs. Bluhm. The funeral will occur from the residence of Mrs. Bluhm Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Ernst officiating.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

JOHN DAVID BAUGHER - from Mich. City Evening Dispatch, Jan. 28, 1938, page 16 - JOHN DAVID BAUGHER--Final rites for John David Baugher, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Baugher, were held this afternoon at 2 at Hummer mortuary, Dr. Earl Ray Hart officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Vanderplough, Owen Seedorf, Kenneth Her, Lester Lucas, Lee Brant and James Welsher.
Obit donated by: Sandy Hayward - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Buchan, Nora, Funeral Memorial Card - In Memory Nora Buchan. The funeral for Nora Buchan, 91, Michigan City, will be at 10 am. Tomorrow at the Carlisle Funeral home. Mrs. Buchan died at 6:20 am. yesterday (April 15, 1987) at Memorial Hospital.
  The Rev. Peter Mahon will officiate. Burial will be in Grenwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. today and until the service tomorrow at the funeral home.
  Mrs. Buchan was born Jan 3, 1896 in Watervliet, Michigan., the daughter of Wilbur and Melissa (Harris) Spooner. Nora had lived in Michigan City for 45 years. she was married to Joseph Kelley, who is deceased. She was then married to ARchie Buchan, who is deceased. Surviving are six sons, Neil and Dale Kelley, both of Fort Worth, Texas., Donald Kelley, Elsie, Mich., Joseph Kelley, Muskegon, Mich., and Larry Kelley, Michigan City, Ind. four daughters Eva Kelley, Santa Rosa, Calif., Frieda Mielke, Astor, Fla. Mary Jo Lehman, LaPorte, and Beatrice Hunnicutt, Wanatah; 54 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a brother William Spooner, the Pines. (Note- The Pines is just outside of Michigan City, Ind). Two daughters, Garnet and May and a son Roy, are deceased. Additional note from contributor of memorial - listed as daughter May should probably be a son Max.
Contributed by Vicky Kelley - vicekelley@earthlink.net

JOHN BUSH - John F. Bush, 72, 515 S. Porter St., died at 10:55 last night at St. Anthony Hospital. Funeral service will be Thursday at 1 P.M.. at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Schumaker officiating.
  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening and Thursday until the service. The family has requested that memorials be made to charity.
  A retired employee of Pioneer Lumber Co., Mr. Bush was born here Jan. 16, 1901, the son of Thomas and Lottie Hanyzewski Bush. His first wife Anna Dolembo, died in 1938. On June 8, 1940, he was married to Edna E. Westphal, who survives. Also surviving are a son Paul, this city; a brother Stanley, this city, and two sisters – Mrs. Clarence Lindstedt, Chesterton, and Mrs. Matthew Grathenthaler, this city. A sister and three brothers are deceased. (Mich. City News Dispatch Tuesday, July 17, 1973)

PAUL BUSH - Paul E. Bush, 66, died at 2 a.m. Sunday (June 2, 1991) at his home.
  A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. White and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.
  Mr. Bush was born April 25, 1924, in Michigan City, the son of John and Ann Dolembo Bush. In 1959, he married Francis Martin, who is deceased. On Feb. 116, 1980, in Michigan City, he married Betty Biederstadt, who survives. Mr. Bush retired as an assembler from Inter Royal Co. He was a member of Elks Lodge 432, Moose Lodge 980, had a fellowship degree and was a member of Legion of the Moose, American Legion Skwiat Post; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and he was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. (Mich. City News Dispatch Monday, June 3, 1991)

Augusta Peo Dawson  - Mrs. A. Dawson - Michigan City Evening Dispatch, June 14, 1937, p. 2
Mrs. A. Dawson Succumbs at 69 Services to be Held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from Mortuary Mrs. Augusta Dawson, 69, 809 1/2 Wabash, who has been a resident of this city for many years, died Saturday evening at 7:45 at her home after an illness of one month from a complication of ailments. She was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, Jan. 23, 1868, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Peo. She came to this country as a small child. She was married in this city in 1887 to Elais Dawson, who died several years ago. Survivors include two sons, Floyd and Herbert, and two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Timm and Mrs. Ruth Valentine, all of this city, seven grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Lena Rise, Los Angeles, Calif. Services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from Hummer mortuary, Dr. Earl Ray Hart, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery with Samuel Pruett, Stanley Cush, Edward Badur, Walter Englehart, Raymond Timm and Edward Valentine as pallbearers. Friends may call at the mortuary this evening and Tuesday.
Funeral arrangements later. - Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Elias S. Dawson - Jan. 5, 1922 - E. S. Dawson, 82,    Dies at Hospital Accident to Aged Man Last Month is Fatal
  Elias S. Dawson, aged 82 years, for the past forty years a resident of Michigan City, died at St. Anthony's Hospital last evening at 7:10 o'clock.
  Death followed the breaking and dislocation of Mr. Dawson's hip, when he fell on a slippery sidewalk, December 23, in front of his home at 1107 East Michigan Street.
   Mr. Dawson was born May 24, 1839, in Quebec, Canada. Before coming to Michigan City in the eighties, Mr. Dawson lived in Lowell, Mich., for many years, where he enlisted with the Michigan volunteers for service in the civil war.
  Thirty-three years ago Mr. Dawson and Augusta Peo of Michigan City were united in marriage in Michigan City. Mr. Dawson was for many years employed as a guard at the state prison. Besides the widow the deceased is survived by five children, Floyd Dawson, 128 Dewey Street, Mrs. Ernest Vergane, 1004 1/2 East Michigan Street, and Raymond, Herbert and Miss Ruth Dawson, residing at home. The decedent also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mary Moore and Mrs Carlton Austin of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Clossian Knessin of Lowell, Mich. A brother H. F. Dawson, resides at Lowell. Mr. Dawson was a member of the G. A. R. and was well known throughout the city by the older residents. He was a kind husband and a good father and his life was rich in friendship and kindness.
  Funeral arrangements later. - Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Ray Dawson - Michigan City News, July 6, 1924, p. 1 Death Claims Ray Dawson, 33 Well Known Michigan City Man Heart Disease Victim. Ray Dawson, 33, well known Michigan City young man, died this morning at 1 o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. E. S. Dawson, 1107 East Eleventh Street. Death was caused by heart disease, the decedent having been long afflicted and had been bedfast but a week. Mr. Dawson had spent nearly his entire life in Michigan City and his many friends will be sorry to hear of his untimely death. Mr. Dawson was unmarried and besides his mother is survived by two brothers, Floyd and Herbert Dawson, and two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Valentine and Mrs. R. N. Timm, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Christian church. Rev. D. C. Ford will officiate. The body may be viewed Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday.
Funeral arrangements later. - Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Mrs. Adele C. (Woodward) Deane - Michigan City Evening News, Monday Nov 8, 1915. Death of Former Resident - Remains Brought From Wisconsin For Interment Here - Mrs. C. Werden Deane, an early day resident of Michigan City, died at her late home in Antigo, Wisconsin, last Friday. The following notice of her death, taken from the Antigo Daily Journal will be read with interest by other residents of the city who will remember both Mr. and Mrs. Deane and Mrs. Deane's family William (correction to given name should read Warren) Woodward and family, Mrs. Dean being formerly Miss Adele Woodward
Mrs. Adele C. Deane widow of the late Major C. Werden Dean died at her home, 622 Clermont street, at 12:45 o'clock this morning. She had been in declining health for a long time and for many weeks had been confined to her bed, devoted friends ministering to her needs and comfort.
The age and date of birth of Mrs. Deane were not known to her most intimate friends but she was born and grew to womanhood at Michigan City, Indiana, her maiden name being Adele C. Woodward. She was married in that city to C. Werden Deane in 1867 (other information states Dec 29, 1866), later moving with him to Chicago. In 1890 they came to Antigo to make their home. Major Deane establishing the C.. Werden Deane Abstract company.
Mrs. Deane was a woman of unusual mental brilliance and attainments. She was an active and tireless worker in St. Ambrose Episcopal church and for twenty-five years was president of St. Catherine's Guild. She was also a founder and first president of the Antigo Woman's club organized November 19, 1895. Mrs. Deane served for four years in this capacity being re-elected to the position in 1908, and serving two years more. she is given credit for bringing about the affiliation of the Antigo Woman's club with the Wisconsin State Federation in 1896 and was the recipient of many club honors. For six years she was a member of the Executive Board of the State Federation and served two years as district vice president with credit to herself and to the club. During her presidency the Antigo club entertained the district convention and had as one of the speakers Jane Adam's, whose fame is no of international breadth.
Served as one of the early presidents of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational church and worked efficiently until her own church was established.
Major C. Werden Deane died about two years ago and since that time Mrs. Deane has lived alone. She leaves no immediate relatives.
Funeral services will be held at St. Ambrose church at 3 p. m. Sunday afternoon and burial will take place at Michigan City, Indiana where Major Deane is buried.
A requiem will be said tomorrow morning at seven-thirty o'clock at St. Ambrose church.
The above notice contained in a letter from Rev Cuthbert F. Hinton, which should have been delivered to the News last Saturday, was not received until Sunday morning, hence, not in time to give any public announcement that the remains of Mrs. Deane would arrive here today noon for interment. The remains were accompanied to the city by Rev. Cuthbert F. Hinton, vicar of the Church of St. Ambrose, of which Mr. and Mrs. Deane were members at Antigo, and by Mr. L. E. Clark of Waukegan, Ill., who was a relative of the Deane family.
The remains were met at the depot here by hearse and conveyances from the Earl undertaking establishment and conveyed at once to Greenwood cemetery, where they were laid at rest beside those of the husband, C. Werden Deane, who was buried some 18 months ago.
Mrs. Deane was the daughter of William (correction Warren) Woodward on of the early family settlers in Michigan City and will be well remembered by all our old residents. Mrs. Woodward was a wagon-maker by trade and in the early days conducted a wagon shop just off the east side of Franklin street, where the Kloepfer block now stands. Mrs. Deane was the only child of the Warren Woodward family and was an exceptionally bright young lady.
Obituary donated by: Margot Timberlake at mtimber@pacbell.net

Major C. Werden Deane: Obituary - Michigan City Evening News, Sat. June 7, 1914 p. 6 - The body of the late Major C. Werden Deane, whose death occurred Thursday at his home in Antigo, Wis., as was stated in Friday's's News, arrived in this city at 1:45 o'clock this morning, accompanied by Mrs. Deane, who was formerly Miss Adele C. Woodward of this city. The body was removed to Earl's undertaking parlors, and at 11 o'clock this morning was taken to Greenwood cemetery where the burial took place.
Obituary donated by: Margot Timberlake at mtimber@pacbell.net

Dodge, Guy News-Dispatch, Michigan City, Ind. Wed. May 16, 1979 page 6 -    GUY DODGE - LA PORTE, Ind. -- Guy W. Dodge, 84, Countryside Place, died at 4:58 p.m. yesterday (May 15, 1979 ) after a lengthy illness.
   Funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Root Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Gamuaf officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. Friday until the service.
   Mr. Dodge was born Aug. 4, 1894, in Beaver Falls, Pa., to Gedion and Ninnie (Whutman) Dodge. He is survived by one son, George, Akron, Ohio, and one brother, William, Sarasota, Fla.
Obit contributed by Bonnie Dagen at jupiter121348@aol.com

Dyer - Mrs. Lydia J. Dyer died at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home, 219 1/2 Spring street of cancer of the stomach after an illness of two months. She was 66 years old and a native of New York. She had lived in this city forty-five years. Her husband, jGeorge Dyer, was killed in the civil war. Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Alice Lyons of Laporte, and two sons, Perry Dyer of Aurora, Ill., and George Dyer of this city. The funeral was held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning from St. Mary's church.

Alexander Dysard, b. 7-3-1852, LaPorte, IN, d. 10-14-1936, Michigan City, IN Greenwood Cemetery -Section P, Lot 2, Blk. 25, Grave 1/2 He was a farmer. Son of John & Esther Dysard. Husband of Mary E. Dysard
photo with - Mary (Maria) Ernestina Katerina Schultz Dysard, b. 5-18-1862, Michigan City, IN. d. 4-20-1940, Michigan City, IN Greenwood Cemetery - Section P, Lot 2, Blk. 25, Grave 1/2. Wife of Alexander Dysard
Dysard photos contributed by: Anita Galloway and Paula Connolly at pconnolly1@socal.rr.com

Dysard, Alexander -Obit from Oct 14, 1936 - Alex Dysard, 84, Pioneer Farm Resident, Dies
Alexander Dysard, 84, a pioneer resident of Coolspring townshiip, died at 4 o'clock this morning, at his home, 213 1/2 Green Street, after and illness of two months. Death was due to complications.
  The deceased was born in Coolspring Township, July 3, 1852, the son of John Dysard who was born in Ireland and Ester Turner Dysard of England. He was a farmer almost his entire life and had a great number of friends.
  On May 12, 1880 he was married in Michigan City to Mary E. Schultz, who survives. A son, Harry of Michigan City, and two daughters, Mrs. Oliver Eifler, Chicago and Mrs. Clarence Moldenhauer of Michigan City, 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. A daughter, Mrs. Herman Hibner is deceased.
  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon with Rev. A. T. buckler officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Friends may call at Hummer funeral home Friday afternoon and evening and on Saturday until the hour of the funeral.
contributed by Paula Connolly pconnolly1@socal.rr.com

Dysard, Esther - Jan 17, 1883 Michigan City Evening Dispatch page 1 col 3 - Mrs. Esther Dysard, who died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, was among the oldest settlers of LaPorte county. She was born in Caven county Ireland in the year 1819 and emigrated to America in 1833 and resided in Brooklyn for two years. She then removed to Orange county, New York and then to LaPorte in 1838, she was married to John Dysard the same year. In addition to Mr. Dysard her husband the following children survive her: Mrs. W. O. Leeds, Mrs. Belle Smith, who resided in Idaho, Mrs. Francis Rhigway of San Francisco, and John, James and Joseph Dysard. The funeral occurs tomorrow from the family residence, Rev J. J. Faude of Trinity church officiating.

John Dysard b. 6-15-1808 in Dublin, Ireland. d. 4-16-1899 Michigan City, IN Greenwood Cemetery -Section P, Lot 1, Blk. 25, Grave 2/3 John immigrated to the US in 1833, staying in NY until 1837, when he moved to Michigan City IN with the corps of engineers. Previous spelling of the family name was Dizard, we don't know why they changed it. All of their 12 children were born on the Old Dysard Homestead on Wozniak Road. Husband of Esther Turner Dysard. Father of Alexander Dysard, John R. Dysard, Joseph W. Dysard who are also buried here, and many more.

Esther Ann Turner Dysard, b. 1819, Caven County, Ireland. d. 1-16-1883, Michigan City, IN Greenwood Cemetery -Section P, Lot 1, Blk. 25, Grave 2/3 Esther immigrated to the US in 1833 & resided in Brooklyn NY for 2 years, then in Orange County NY before moving to LaPorte County IN in 1836. Wife of John Dysard. Mother of Alexander Dysard, John R. Dysard, Joseph W. Dysard who are also buried here, and many more.
Dysard photos contributed by: Anita Galloway and Paula Connolly at pconnolly1@socal.rr.com

Harry Henry Dysard, -tombstone photo b. 3-20-1888, LaPorte, IN, d. 10-28-1957 Michigan City, IN Greenwood Cemetery, Section P, Lot 4, Blk. 19 Grave 5 Son of John & Esther Dysard, brother of Alexander, John R. & Joseph W. Dysard who are also buried here, and many more siblings. Married 1st to Gertrude Kunkel Dysard, who pre-deceased him; they had 2 children. Married 2nd to Mary M. Wing Dysard, who outlived him. They had 4 children.
Contributed by: Anita Galloway and submitted by Paula Connolly

Gertrude Kunkel Dysard, -tombstone photo b. 2-8-1889, Michigan City, IN, d. 5-12-1917, Michigan City, IN Greenwood Cemetery, Section P., Lot 4, Blk. 19, Grave 6 1st wife of Harry Henry Dysard, married 11-21-1911; they had 2 children. She was the daughter of Mary Opperman Kunkel who pre-deceased her, survived by her father, Julius Kunkel of Forest Grove, Oregon, sister of Helene Kunkel & Arthur Kunkel. Mother of Wilbur G. Dysard & Mary Louise Dysard Kintzele
Contributed by: Anita Galloway and submitted by Paula Connolly

Mary M. Wing Dysard, -tombstone photo b. 1896, d. 5-2-1974, Michigan City, IN Greenwood Cemetery, Section P, Lot 4, Grave 4 2nd wife of Harry Henry Dysard, married 4-9-1919; they had 4 children. Daughter of Joseph Wing and Mary Tickfer Wing. Mother of Richard J., Donald J., Terence L. Dysard & Diane Dysard
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Dysard, John - Wednesday - April 19, 1899 Michigan City News Week- Uncle John No More.
   Passing away of John Dysard aged Ninety Years.
   Death came to him peacefully and suddenly - one of the Oldest Residents in the County Came here in 1837.    Uncle John Dysard, as he is familiarly known, one of the oldest and best known residents in the county, died at his boarding house, 123 East Michigan street, Sunday afternoon abt 2 o'clock. Mr. Dysard passed peacefully to rest without a struggle, his demise being more the affects of old age than of any affliction of disease.
   He had been ill more or less the past winter, from a cold and grip but had rallied from this and was able to be about upon the streets. He retired Saturday evening as well as usual and late Sunday morning, when Mrs. Highfield, with whom he boarded, took his breakfast to his room which was the custom, he not usually arising for breakfast, he then appeared to be as well as usual. When dinner was ready, he had not made his appearance and Mrs. Highfield went to his room to call him. He was still in bed and did not respond to her call. She at once noticed that his breath was unnatural and that he was apparently expiring. Assistance was called his relatives were notified. Dr. Wilson was also summoned, but before he arrived Mr. Dysard's spirit had taken its flight, and he was beyond all earthly help He died with apparent ease and without a struggle death coming almost as he slept.
   Uncle John Dysard was a native of Dublin, Ireland, where he was born June 15th 1808, and had he lived until next June he would have been 91 years of age. He came to America in 1833, stopping in New York. In 1837 he came to this county with the corps of Engineers surveying the line of the Lake Shore road. He located in Michigan City at that time and has ever since been a resident of this city and vicinity. He was well known all over the county.
   Mr. Dysard was married in 1838 to miss Esther Turner, of this city, who departed this life some fifteen years ago. To the union were born twelve children, seven of whom survive their father. The children are Mrs. E. Smith, of Idaho; Mrs. W. O. Leeds, this city; John, of South Dakota; James and Alexander, both residing near this city; Joseph, of Kingsbury, and Mrs. Jerry Ridgeway living at LaPorte.
   Mr. Dysard was a well known resident of the county, being in his early days an active worker in the affairs of the county. He was a well read man and kept pace with the news of the day not only locally but with state and national affairs. He was possessed of a remarkable memory, and was a veritable living encyclopedia upon matters of public interest. He was of a genial disposition, always good natured, had a joke at his tongue's end at any time and enjoyed receiving a joke as well as passing one. He was an honorable, conscientious man, a warm friend and a good citizen. His death will be universally mourned by all his old associates and acquaintances. He was a member of the Episcopal church.
   The funeral of the late John Dysard took place Tuesday afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. O. Leeds, on Spring Street. The services were well attended by friends of the family and the old acquaintances of Mr. Dysard. Dr. L.T. Cole, of Trinity church, officiated and the services were beautiful and impressive.
   Among those present from abroad attending the funeral were:
   Mrs. J. W. Ridgeway and Mrs. Il D. Morely of LaPorte>
   Mr. J. W. Dysard of Kingsbury
   Mrs Benj. Little, Mrs. Edward Harrington and daughter, John Flannery, Chas. Jeffries and John Morgan of Chesterton.
   The following persons served as pallbearers: Messrs, Joseph Oliver, Wm. Blinks, V. W. Bartholomew, W. H. Davis, Robt. Curran and C. T. Dibble.
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John R. Dysard, b. 11-28-1844, LaPorte, IN, d. 9-9-1925, Saranac, MI Greenwood Cemetery, Section P, Lot 1, Block 25, Grave 7 Husband of Miraette Jacobs Dysard, son of John & Esther Dysard, brother of Alexander & Joseph W. Dysard. A Civil War Veteran 4th Ind. Battery, wounded in battle by a musket ball in his leg. With
Miraette Jacobs Dysard, b. 4-22-1850, d. 11-25-1922, Saranac, MI Greenwood Cemetery, Section P, Lot 1, Block 25, Grave 8 Wife of John R. Dysard, daughter of William & Almira Jacobs
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Dysard, John R. obituary -- date and paper unknown. - John R. Dysard was born in LaPorte County, Indiana November 28, 1844 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. C. Dodds in Saranac, Michigan Sept. 9, 1925. He was a son of John and Esther Dysard and was one of a family of eight children, five boys and three girls. His early life was spent on a farm near LaPorte, Ind., and in September, 1861, he answered the call of his country for volunteers and became a private in the 4th Battery of Indiana Light Artillery. he served nearly three years, was wounded at Chattanooga and received his honorable discharge from there.
   He returned home and on July 1, 1868 (Webmasters note: Marriage in Kendall County , Illinois) was united in marriage to Miss Miraette Jacobs of Michigan City, Indiana. To this Union five children were born: Joseph of Grangeville, Idaho; Frank of Hecla, South Dakota; Fred of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. E. D. Dodds of Saranac, Michigan. One child died in infancy.
   In 1884 after being urged by relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Dysard moved to Hecla, SD, where they located on a homestead, 34 miles from the nearest railroad at Columbia. Here their children grew up and endured with them, all the hardships of pioneer life that, were necessary to change those trackless prairies into the beautiful farms of today.
   Late in life they moved to Hecla and here amongst many friends close by the church they had chosen as their own, they resided for sixteen years, enjoying the rest as dearly earned.
   When Mrs. Dysard's health began to fail, she longed to be near her only daughter, and so they moved to Saranac in 1920. here at the home of her daughter she died Nov 22, 1922.
   He had been in his usual health and remarked when he came in to breakfast Wednesday morning, that he felt better than usual. During the forenoon he wrote a letter to one of his sons. Towards noon he was suddenly taken very sick and lived only a short time.
   He was 80 years, 10 months and 12 days of age. Besides his three sons and one daughter he leaves to mourn their loss, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also one brother Alex Dysard, Michigan City, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. Frances Rigeway, LaPorte, Ind. and Mrs. Belle, Smith, Grangerville, Idaho.
   The remains were taken to Michigan City, Ind. Monday morning and the funeral was held from the home of his brother, Alex Dysard, that after at 3:00 o'clock.

Joseph W. Dysard, b. 1-28-1856, Laporte, IN, d. 12-30 1914, Union Mills, IN Greenwood Cemetery, Section P, Lot 1, Block 25, Grave 3/4 Husband of Ida Belle Edinger Dysard, son of John & Esther Dysard, brother of Alexander & John. R. Dysard
- photo with Ida Belle Edinger Dysard, b. 3-26-1872, Boone Grove, IN, d. 6-14-1958, Carthage, MO Greenwood Cemetery, Section P, Lot 1, Block 25, Grave 4/5 Wife of Joseph W. Dysard
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Dysard, Mrs. Mary - Mrs. Mary Dysard - (obit from Apr 20, 1940 - newspaper source unknown) - 77, 709 Pearl, a life long resident of this city, died at 2:50 this morning in the Michigan City Sanitarium. She had been ill several weeks.
  Mrs. Dysard was born here May 18, 1862, the daughter of Henry and Mary Baumeister) Schultz. She was married in Michigan City May 12, 1880 to Alexander Dysard, who died Oct 14, 1936.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Etta Eifler, Chicago and Mrs. Clarence Moldenhauer, this city; also a son, Harry Dysard, this city, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A daughter Mrs. Herman Hibner is deceased.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday at the Hummer mortuary with Rev. A. T. Buckler officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Friends may call at the Hummer mortuary Monday afternoon and evening and Tuesday.
note: another article showed the following additions to obit - The following grandsons were pallbearers: Lyle Wellwood, Harold Wellwood, Marshall Hibner, Wilbur Dysard, Richard Dysard, Paul Kintzele.
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Dysard, Miraette Jacobs - Obituary - Miraette Jacobs was born in Michigan City, Indiana April 22, 1850 and died at the home of her daughter Mrs. E. D. Dodds, in Saranac, Michigan, on November 25, 1922, aged 72 years, 7 months and 3 days.
   She was the daughter of William and Almira Jacobs and was the fourth of a family of twelve children. All her early life was spent in the vicinity of Michigan City and it was to a companion of her early childhood, John Dysard, also a resident of Michigan City, that she was united in marriage on July 1, 1868. To this union five children were born, Joseph of Grangeville, Idaho, Frank of Hecla, SD, Fred of Minet, ND and Mrs. E. C. Dodds of Saranac, Michigan, one child having preceded their mother in departing this life. In 1884, Mr. and Mrs. Dysard at the solicitation of a relative, moved to South Dakota, where they located on a homestead east of Hecla, 34 miles from the nearest town and railroad point, Columbia. There they resided some years, sturdily enduring the tests of courage incident to pioneer life on the open trackless prairies of Dakota Territory. in the course of events the farm home was removed to a new situation west of Hecla, where the family resided many years and succeeded in establishing themselves in comfort and plenty, only to retire therefrom as age advanced and they indulged the natural desire to be relieved from the labors that had engaged them thru so many years in faithful effort. For upwards of sixteen years the deceased presided over the little home in Hecla beside the church that had won her heart with such evident good effect and beneficence to family and friends that she was respected and beloved by all. Her span of life was graciously extended to permit her to see the fruition of her faith in the west. Open space without limit became the closely settled countryside with here and there and everywhere evidences of comfort and prosperity. Waste and barren places came to be occupied by grove and field and the whole scene changed. And with the lapse of the ripening years her life ever became more serene and kindly and she cherished with constantly increasing devotion the labors of love found in the Master's service. With the coming of failing health her heart wearied with longing for the scenes of her childhood and so in company with her husband she wended her way to those places, where her last days were made quietly contented while she awaited the summons,. in the tender care of husband and daughter.
   "I cannot say, and I will not, That she is dead--she is just away, With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, She has wandered into the unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair, It needs must be, since she lingers there. Think of her still the same I say, She is not dead, she is just away."
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Richard J. Dysard, -tombstone photo front of stone - back of tombstone - b. 6-14-1922, Michigan City, IN, d. 12-20-1997, Michigan City, IN. Married Martha D. Siegmund Dysard, b. 1927, who survives him, on 4-18-1953. Greenwood Cemetery, Section P, Lot 4, Blk. 19, Grave 1. Son of Harry Henry Dysard & Mary Wing Dysard, brother of Richard J. Dysard, all buried here. Father of 4 daughters, Deborah, Sue, Darlene & Diane. A veteral of the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, T SGT. US Marine Corps He was a Catholic. Funeral services at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Went by 'Dick'. He was an assembler with 33 years of service at Budd Company, Gary, IN
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Elliott , George W.     The funeral of Geo. W. Elliott, whose death at the home of Robert Hanson, trustee of Springfield township, was noted by THE NEWS Monday; was held at 4 Tuesday afternoon from A. F. Earl's undertaking rooms. Rev. J. S. Hoagland, of the First M. E. church, conducted the services. The remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery. The death of Mr. Elliott was due to pneumonia, with which he was ill eight days. He was 67 years old and leaves a wife and six adult children. Mr. Elliott resided in Laporte until two months ago, when he went to work for Mr. Hanson in the latter's mill. Mrs. Elliott has been living with a sister in Cincinnati for the past few months. The children consist of three daughters and three sons, the latter being Warren and Gordon Elliott of Indianapolis; and Geo. Elliott of Minneapolis. The Messrs. Elliott, of Indianapolis were here to attend their father's funderal. Michigan City News, Michigan city, IN , Wed. 1 Feb. 1899, p. 5, c. 5

Freeman, Charles - Michigan City Evening News Saturday, December 12, 1908
  CHAS. FREEMAN DEAD AT NINETY One of City's Pioneers Passed Away of Old Age
  CAME HERE WAY BACK IN '40
   In His Younger Days Was Well Known Trapper, Hunter, Fisher and Carpenter - Great Lover of Out Door Life and Lake.
  Charles Freeman, one of Michigan City's oldest and best known residents , both in years and in point of residence here, died Friday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Peter Thomas, North Washington street. Mr. Freeman had been feeble health for a long time, suffering with rupture and atllietion, due to old age. The venerable gentleman was in his 91st year.
   The deceased was a native of Perth Amboy, Middlesex, county, New Jersey, where he was born July 21, 1818. He moved with his parents to Onondago county, N.Y. and then to Michigan. Later the family moved to Bloomington county, Illinois, where the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Olive Lamphier. The ceremony was performed July 29, 1838. Two years later Mr. Freeman and family came to this city.
  With his wife he joined the Methodist church in 1851, the name of Freeman being among the first on the roster of the local church. Mrs. Freeman died Feb. 12, 1887 at the age of 65 years, nine months and 21 days.
  Mr. Freeman was a great trapper, hunter and fisher and in his younger days he devoted a great deal of his time to his traps, guns, rod and line. He was a man of rugged constitution. For several years, however, his health had been on the decline. He had been confined to his home for some time, he having made his last trip out of doors on election day. He had since been failing rapidly and for the past week his death had been expected at most any hour.
  The deceased leaves to mourn his death three children, one brother, two sisters, 16 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. The children are W. H. Freeman, Mrs. Peter Thomas and Mrs. Henry Heise of this city. Samuel Freeman, aged 94 years, is a brother to the deceased and lives in Crisco, Iowa. The sisters are Mrs. Sarah Flagg, aged 86, of Joliet, ILL., and Mrs. Lavina Sanborn, aged 85 who resides in Minnesota.
  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. Grant Teeters officiating. The pallbearers will be six of the deceased grandsons, as follows: Charles Freeman, Fred, George and Henry Heise, Charles and Bert Thomas. Mr. Freeman is a resident of Chicago, where he conducts a grocery store. He arrived in the city this afternoon to attend the funeral.
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Freeman, Olive Lanphier -  Newspaper obituary, Michigan City(IN)Evening Dispatch Saturday 12 Feb 1887 p1 c5.
   "Mrs. Charles Freeman, Sr., residing on Second Street, died at noon today of cancer. She had been ailing for several years, and for three months past had been confined to her bed. Mrs. Freeman was 66 years old and had resided here for many years. The husband and several children survive her. The funeral services will occur at the M.E. church Tuesday at 3 o'clock p.m."
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Freese, Muriel - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus: Muriel Freese; Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Monday at the Haverstock Funeral home for Muriel Freese, 74, Fort Ogden, Fla., formerly of LaPorte, who died Wednesday at the Fort Charlotte, Fla., Medical center. Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel from noon Sunday until the time of the services on Monday. The Rev. Charles Ross will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery, Michigan City. Mr. Freese was retired from the Allis-Chalmers plant here. He was born April 23 in Donaldson, Ind. He was married to Lola Crutchfield on March 21, 1941 in Michigan City. Mrs. Freese survives. Other survivors include four sons, Lawrence and John of LaPorte, Charles of Michigan City and Robert of Madison, Wis; two daughters, Mrs. Delores Games, LaPorte, and Mrs. Elsie McCormich, Aurora, Colo; four brothers, Clyde, Jesse, and Curtis Freese, LaPorte, and Clifford of Kingsford Heights; four sisters, Mrs. Glolde E. Black and Mrs. Lorraine Thomas, both of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Irene Kohlman, Michigan City, and Mrs. Grace Logos, Fort Ogden, Fla; nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Charles T Freyer - is Death Victim - M.C. Conductor Dies Suddenly Sunday Night at Home - Lived Here For 12 years Charles T. Freyer, 46, 1208 Regent Street, died Sunday at his home Sunday night, after an hours illness.Mr.Freyer appeared in good health until about 6:30 o'clock Sunday night when he was taken seriously ill with a heart attack and died at 7:30 o'clock. He is survived by his wife , Elenore, a son, Charles and two daughters, Marjories and Shirley, all at home. his mother, Mrs. Mary Freyer, MichiganCity, also survives. Mr.Freyer was born in Michigan City, September 24, 1887, and came to Niles, 12 years ago as a conductor on the Michigan Central Railroad. He was a member of the Trinity Episipal Church and was affliated with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Pioneersn Association. Friends of the deceased may view the body at the home. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Harry Nicholson, pastor of the Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery. Michigan City. comments: and another, From: " Niles Daily Star" Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan on July 16, 1934 Charles is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana
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Ferdinand Frier, Ellsworth Avenue Hotel Keeper Dies Suddenly - Heart Stopped at Night - Ferdinand Frier, a Kent County pioneer, died very suddenly his morning at 1:30. For some weeks, he kept a hotel and saloon at 35 Ellsworth Avenue. The bell rung at the home named this morning Mrs. Frier arose to answer it. When she returned to bed, her husband was dead. Frier was 75 years old, a native German and a man highly esteemed by his friends. Coroner Luton, who investigated the case, came to the conclusion that death resulted from a second stroke of paralysis, Frier having suffered a first stroke a number of years ago. Mr. Frier was twice married. Besides his widow, he left four sons and a daughter, two children by his first wife. All his children live in Michigan City., Ind., and one of his sons is now on his way here to take the body to MichiganCity.
comments: There is a variation here of the spelling of the name. His death certificate has another variation. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana >From the " Grand Rapids Evening Press" in Grand Rapids, Michigan; page 1, on Sept. 19, 1899
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Fred Freyer  Death of Former Resident, Fred Freyer, until 1915, a resident of this ciety died yesterday morning at his home in Detroit. The cause of his deat was neuralgia of the heart, of which he had been ailing for some years. He had been a passenger conduction on the Michigan Central for the past 20 years or more. Mr. Freyer was 58 years of age. He is survived by two sons, Charles T., 215 east Second street, this city, and Arthur, who resided in Culver Indiana. Funeral arrangements will be made later. (foot note:)
Fred Freyer is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City. The source is "The Michigan City News", Nov. 7, 1917 obituary donated by: Susan Hawkins smhawkins28@hotmail.com

Garrick family info - contributer by Greenwood and Calvary Cemetery Historian, Patricia Harris.
Agnes Anna Garrick age 98 d. Aug. 30 1924 Lot 54W Calvary 1, gr. 3
W Joseph Garrick age 68 d. Jan. 3, 1899 Lot 54W Calvary 1, gr. 4
W Theresa Garrick age 68 d. Apr. 30, 1936 Lot 54W Calvary1, gr. 2
W Joseph R. Garrick age 74 d. Aug. 24, 1924 Lot 1, Block 35S Calvary 1, gr. 3
E Katie E. Garrick (his wife) age 71 d. Dec. 9, 1923 Lot 1, Block 35S Calvary 1, gr. 4E

GUST FREYER - INSTANT DEATH OF GUST FREYER - Electrocuted at Top of Forty Foot Pole - Body Decapitated Clothes Consumed and Lifeless Body Burned to Unrecognizable Crisp. Witnesses Turned from Horrible Sight - 12,000 Volts Caused Instant Death at Main and Poplar Streets.
Thursday, September 7 Gust Freyer, a man of family, residing at 109 Wabash Street, employed for several as a "trouble shooter'" for the Merchants Mutual telephone company, met instant death at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon by electrocution. The tragedy occured at Main and Poplar streets. Mr. Freyer's body was completely decapitated, the head falling forty feet to the ground. The unfortunate's clothing was then ignited and the lifeless body was burned to a crisp. Witness's turned their heads from the horrible sight. The Fire Department was called to extricate the lifeless body. The police patrol also responded . Before the rescue work couild be begin however, it was necessary to turn off the power at the power house along the upper harbor.
Mrs. Thomas Cadman, 118 Poplar Street andMrs.Charles Mallot, 120 Poplar Street were among the first to discover the tradegy. Their attention is said to have first attracted to the burning incident.. Both ladies simultaneously returned to their doors. Mrs. Cadman was almost overcome. She turned and retraced her steps into the house.
Mrs. Mallot called her son. Paul, who went to several nearby phones to give the alarm. Owing to wire trouble, however ,(trouble for which Mr. Freyer was looking when he was killed), young Mallot had some little difficulty finding a phone in the neighborhood through which he could notify the telephone office of the tragedy.

Call to Fireman and Police Manager, Norman A. Seeward, of the telephone company, at once gave the alarm to the fire department and the police department, requesting them to go to the rescue.
Detective Schiene followed the fire department on his motorcycle , while Chauffuer White and Chief Funk,responded with the auto patrol. Hammond policemen and other Hammond citizens, visiting here, were at the police headquarters, at the time, and they too, responded. Immediately upon reaching the scene of the tragedy, Detective Schiene phoned police headquartes to have the power turned off.
Desk Sergeant Glafcke called the power house and notified the engineer of the tragedy ,requesting that the power be turned off. The request was at once complied with so that by the time the firemen reached the scene and were ready to do rescue work, the line was "dead".
Pick Up The Head - - To Fire Chief Bauman fell the task of picking up the head of the dead lineman, which lay at the base of the pole. The fire departmentr's life-line and extention ladder were then brought into play and the unrecognizable, charred remains were lowered to the ground. The police patrol removed the body to the McGann & Neuenschwander morgue.
Deputy Coroner on Scene --- Deputy Coroner E.G. Blinks was on the scene, took a hurried survey of the surroundings and inerviewed various persons who witmessed the grewsome sight. The high tension line, carrying electric current to Chesterton, paralleles the telephone line for some little distance off of Michigan Street, near the point where the South Shore electric cars cross Michigan Street. At the point of the tragedy, about a block and a half from Michigan Street, the high tension line is about two feet above the telephone line. Mr. Freyer is said to have been perched on one of the cross-arms of the telephone pole, and is presumed to have been in a bending position while working on the wires. During an unguarded moment, possibly, he straightened his postion and the back of his neck came in direct contact with the high tension wire. The high voltage burned completely thru his neck, severing the head, as heretofore stated. Well Known Young Man Gust Freyer was well known about the city. He rode one of the company's motorcycles and visited hundreds of homes, business houses and factories in the city, installing,moving or fixing telephones. He was well known and was a genial, gentlemanly young fellow. He had been in the employ of the telephone company seven or eight years. Mr Freyer was born on the Freyer farm, just south of the city. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freyer and was married seven or eight years to Clara Lubs , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Lubs. Comments: Services held at home and buried from St. Paul's by Rev. H.C. Wickenmeyer. This story was printed in "Michigan City News" on September 7, 1916 Gust.....AKA August was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Michgan City, In. on September 9, 1916
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Kenneth Freyer - Michigan City - Funeral servcies for Kenneth G. Freyer, Sr.,71, of 933 N 200 E, LaPorte, who died at 1:45 am today at his residence, will be at 2pm Wednesday at the Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul H. Frankenfeld oficiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 pm toay and until the hour of service Wednesday at the funeral home. He was born Aug. 16, 1904 in Chicago, Ill. to George and Lena (Kramer) Freyer. He was married Nov.29, 1930 in Michigan City to Gertrude Schoof. Surviving are his wife; one son,Kenneth Freyer, Jr. of LaPorte; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Grenacki, of Michigan City; Mrs Betty Relford, of Rolling Prairie and four grandchildren. comments: Kenneth Freyer - buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, In. Found at LaPorte Historical Museum - They did not reference the newspaper nor the date printed but date of death is 25,Nov, 1975
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Robert Freyer - Drank Whiskey and Died - An extremely sad death in the family of Robert Freyer, southeast of the city, was reported to the board of health late Monday afternoon, Clarence, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Freyer, was the victim, and alcoholic poisoning was given as the cause of death. It seems the child got hold of a bottle of whiskey which had been left within reach and drank a large quantity of the fluid. In a short time the litle one became unconscious and all efforts to save its life proved unavailing. The funeral wil be held from the family home this afternoon, Rev. J.G. Hoch officiating. comments: from the "Michigan City Dispatch", 30 June, 1904; p 4 Buried at Greenwood Cemetery, MichiganCity,In. - obituary donated by: Susan Hawkins smhawkins28@hotmail.com and typed for the Internet by Judy Green

Robert E. Freyer - Robert E. Freyer, a Michigan City cigar manufacturer, died suddenly this morning at 62 years. Rudolph freyer of this city is a brother of the deceased. cmments: >From "LaPorte Daily Argus" on 20 April, 1921, p 4 He is also buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana
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MRS. SOPHIE FREYER - Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Freyer, age 78, of Michigan City, grandmother of Lois and Kenneth Freyer, 1202 Ridge street who died Saturday evening at 8:20 o'clock in Michigan City, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home in Michigan City. She was born May 12, 1847 in Germany and had resided in Michigan City for 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Edward Freyer, a son, Robert, of Michgan City; and four daughters, Mrs. H. John and Miss Lena Freyer of Michigan City, Mrs. Eleanor Holloway of Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. S. Miller of Jackson, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Long, of Wright, Minn., and Mrs. Bertha Hiller of Berlin, Germany. From: The LaPorte Daily Herald-Argus, Monday, March 15,1926 (buried at Greenwood as Mrs. Otila Sophia Fryer)
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Henry G. Heise Michigan City News May 2, 1917
  CAPTAIN HEISE DIED SATURDAY - Among Oldest and Best Known Citizens Town Marshal Many Years Affiliated for Long Period with St. John's Aid Society
  Monday, April 31 Henry G. Heise, among the oldest and most prominent and well-known of Michigan City's residents died Saturday evening at the home of his son, Edward J. Heise, 122 West Second Street. Death followed a year's illness due to abdominal cancer. He lost consciousness Saturday afternoon and passed peacefully away. Mr. Heise was born June 23, 1847 in Colburg, Germany, near the Baltic Sea. At the age of seven years, he came to the United States with his parents and settled at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From there he moved to Kenosha and a short time after, at the age of fifteen, set sail with his father and brothers for Michigan City. The boat was wrecked on the beach and its occupants had to fight for their lives to gain safety. For several years he engaged with his brothers in the fishing business in this city. He and Miss Rebecca Freeman were united in marriage in this city August 9, 1865. On August 9, 1915, they celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary with all the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren present. Surviving is the bereaved widow, one sister, Mrs. Henrietta Zieme, and the following sons and daughters: Henry A., Fred C., George F., and Edward J. Heise. Mrs. G.A. Lewis and Miss Pearl Heise. All reside in this city with the exception of George F. Heise who lives in LaPorte. There are also living two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. For a number of terms, Mr. Heise was city marshal and was also Franklin Street bridge tender for a number of years. He was affiliated with the St. John's Aid Society and was one of its oldest members. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. A.W. Wood, pastor of First M.E. Church officiating. Pallbearers will be chosen from the membership of the St. John's Aid Society.
Contributed by: Jodi McKinley

GRAMS, Jacob, (Michigan City News-Dispatch, 21 Feb 1941) - aged 59, residing at 136 North Porter, this city, died Feb 19, 1941 at 5:50 pm at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mary Grams, his sons, Arthur Sylvester, and John Grams, all of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Donald McLaughlin of Gary, IN, a brother, Frank Grams, his sisters, Mrs. Henry Mann, Mrs. Polly Meeker, and Mrs. George Diskavish. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 Saturday Morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends will be received at Ott Chapel this evening. The Holy Name Society and Catholic Order of Foresters will meet this evening at 7:30 in the Ott funeral Chapel to recite the rosary.
Contributed by: Colleen Miltenberger

WILLLIAM J. HAFERKAMP - LAPORTE, Ind. – William J. Haferkamp, 76, 2105 Woodlawn Dr., died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday at his home after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Giese and Kimball Memorial Home with the Rev. Manfred E. Reinke officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City. Friends may call at the Memorial Home tonight and tomorrow until the hour of service.

Mr. Haferkamp was born Sept. 21, 1875, in LaPorte County, the son of William H. and Dorothea (Zahrt) Haferkamp. He was married Nov. 28, 1934, in Chicago to Minnie J. Witte, who survives. Also surviving are three brothers – Henry and Fred, LaPorte; and Louis R.R. 1, LaPorte; three sisters – Mrs. Irvin Bauch and Mrs. Herman Eggert, both of R.R. 2, LaPorte, and Miss Ruth Haferkamp, R.R. 1, LaPorte, and several nieces and nephews. The deceased lived most of his life in LaPorte County and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Farm Bureau. County reference – La Porte County, Indiana.
(Transcriber’s note – The above obituary is from the June 30, 1952 Michigan City News Dispatch.) * William J Haferkamp's burial info is not yet online for the Greenwood Cemetary Other people mentioned in this obit are all buried in St John's Lutheran except his wife who is in Greenwood (deceased parents) William H & Dorthea Zahrt Haferkamp are on pg 27 row 26 (deceased wife - obit follows) Wilhelmina "Minnie" J. Witte also in Greenwood and not yet online (deceased brothers) Henry is on pg 2 row 24, Fred is on pg 5 row 26, Louis is on pg 7 row 26 (deceased sisters)Mrs. Irvin Bauch (Emma Haferkamp) is on pg 7 row 38, an Mrs. Herman Eggert (Lena Haferkamp) is on pg 7 row 38), Ruth Haferkamp is on pg 7 row 26

JEFFERY L. HANSKE - Jeffery L. Hanske, 27, 501 Tremont St., died at 6:15 p.m. yesterday (April 24, 1981) at South Bend (Ind.) Memorial Hospital following a two-month illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Carlisle Funeral Home. Mr. Hanske was born Nov. 27, 1953, in Michigan City to Walter J. and Florence Young Hanske, both of whom survive. Also surviving is a son, Christopher 4; two sisters and two brothers; Joel Hanske, Janet Dolph and Jaqueline Hanske, all of Michigan City and John Hanske, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Hanske was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1972 – 1976. (Michigan City News-Dispatch, Saturday, April 25, 1981)

WALTER HANSKE - Walter James Hanske, 66, Michigan City, died a 1 a.m. today (Jan. 17, 1984) at his residence after a six-month illness.
  The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Carlisle Funeral Home. The Rev. Brooks n. Henry will officiate. burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, and on Thursday until time of service.
  Mr. Hanske was born Jan. 16, 1918, in Lincoln, Neb., the son of Walter V. and Margaret Carruth Hanyzewski. he was a lifelong resident of Michigan City and had been a machinist at Joy Manufacturing Co. He retired in 1980. On Nov. 5, 1951, in Hernando, Miss., he married Florence Young, who survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Joel Walter and John Robert Hanske, Michigan City; two daughters, Janet Dolph, LaPorte and Jaqueline Hanske, Michigan City; five grandchildren; and five sisters, Pearl Burns, Kingman, Ariz., Jean Furaitar and Phyllis Piotrowskim both of Michigan City, Ruth Frye, Harrisonburg, VA, and Barbara Langford, Flint, Mich., A son Jeffery is deceased. Mr. Hanske was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. He had seved in the U.S. Army during World War II. (Michigan City News-Dispatch, Tuesday, January 17, 1984) - file donated by Susan I Taylor

MISS BERNICE HANYZEWSKI - Shock following an operation for appendicitis resulted in the death of Miss Bernice Hanyzewski, 607 Greenwood, Sunday morning at St. Anthony Hospital. She had been ill since May 18. Miss Hanyzewski was born in this city, Nov. 27, 1821. She was a pupil in Junior high school.
  Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hanyzewski, a brother Walter, Jr., and five sisters, Misses Verna, Pearl, Jean, Ruth and Phyllis, all of this city, survive. Funeral services will be held in the First Baptist church Wednesday at 2, Rev. H. E. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood. Friends may call at the home this evening, Tuesday and Wednesday until time of the funeral. (Michigan City Evening News Monday, June 17, 1935) - file donated by Susan I Taylor

MARGARET HANYZEWSKI - Margaret C. (Hanske) Hanyzewski, 71, R.R. 3, Box 685, died in St. Anthony Hospital at 6:15 last night, after a brief illness. She was born in Omaha, Neb., Nov. 26, 1900, the daughter of William and Margaret Brown Carruth. She was married Feb. 17, 1916, here to Walter V. Hanyzewski, who died Feb. 7, 1966.
  Surviving are one son, Walter J. Hanske, this city; seven daughters, Mrs. Robert Piotrowski, Mrs. Johnny Jackson, and Mrs. Luella Furaitar, all of Michigan City, Mrs. Floyd Heck, Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Charles Burns, Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. John Frye, Harrisonburg, VA., and Mrs. Barbara Langford, Flint, Mich., 36 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Queen of All Saints Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Alfred Dettmer will officiate. Friends may call at Carlisle Funeral Home from tomorrow afternoon until the service hour. The Rosary will be recited tomorrow, at 7:30 PM at the funeral home. (Michigan City News Dispatch Monday, April 10, 1972) - file donated by Susan I Taylor

ROBERT HANYZEWSKI - Robert J. Hanyzewski, 41, 517 Tremont St., died at St. Anthony Hospital at 8:15 last night. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Albert Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
  Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening and Tuesday until the funeral hour at Ott Funeral Chapel. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
  Mr. Hanyzewski was born in Michigan City Nov. 17, 1926, the son of Walter and Marie Pekulik Hanyzewski, and was a lifelong resident of the city. He was employed as a machine operator at Lincoln Molded Plastic Survivors include two sisters Mrs. Dallas Coomes and Evelyn Koepke, both of this city and three brothers Valerian, Richard and Leonard all of this city. He served for two years in the Army during the Korean War.
  He was a member of the St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church and Teamsters Union Local 298. (Mich. City News Dispatch Saturday, November 16, 1968) - file donated by Susan I Taylor

VALERIAN HANYZEWSKI - Valerian (Ollie) Hanyzewski, 51, 801 Russell St., was dead on arrival at 4:50 this morning at St. Anthony Hospital, where he was taken from his home after suffering and apparent heart attack.
  Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Ott Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Albert Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon and evening and Thursday until the hour of services.
  Mr. Hanyzewski, an employee of U.S. Steel Co. for three years, was born May 10, 1921, the son of Valerian G. and Marie Pekulik Hanyzewski. On April 14, 1962, he was married in Valporaiso to Florence Siwek, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Jackson; a son, Charles; his mother; two sisters – Dorothy Coomes and Evelyn Koepke; two brothers – Richard and Leonard, and two grandchildren, all of this city.
  Mr. Hanyzewski was a veteran of World War II. (Mich. City News Dispatch Monday, November 27, 1972) - file donated by Susan I Taylor

WALTER V. HANYZEWSKI - Walter V. Hanyzewski, 74 R.R. 2, Gruenke Road, died at 1718 Elston St., yesterday. He had been ill since October. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Queen of All Saints church with Rev. Leonard J. Cross officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Friends may call at the Carlisle Funeral Home from tomorrow afternoon. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. tomorrow.
  A lifelong resident of this city Mr. Hanyzewski was born here Jan. 13, 1892, the son of Andrew and Wanda Kimnetz Hanyzewski. He was retired in 1958 from Bastian-Morley Co., Inc., LaPorte. He also was a carpenter. On Feb. 17, 1916, he was married here to Margaret Carruth, who survives. He was a member of at Queen of All Saints Church and Holy Name Society.
  Also surviving are a son Walter, this city; seven daughters, Verna Heck and Ruth Frye, both of Chicago, Pearl burns, Kalamazoo, Mich., Phyllis Piotrowski, Barbara Lanford and Margaret Hanyzewski all of this city, and Jean Furaitar, LaPorte; 50 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; a sister Mrs. richard Gemberling, and a brother, Martin, both of this city. (Michigan City News Dispatch Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1966) - file donated by Susan I Taylor

Adolph Hapke Michigan City News Dispatch May 20, 1949, pg 2 col 4, Alfred Hapke, 79, 609 Pearl, retired jeweler, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at his home. He had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be at 2;30 p.m. Monday at the Hummer mortuary with Rev. A. P. Hardt officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday afternoon, evening and Monday until the funeral hour. Mr. Hapke was born May 30, 1869, in Germany, the son of Christian and Christina (Schlaak) Hapke. He had lived in this country since he was a small child. On Nov. 3, 1921, in Kansas City, Mo., he married Lizzie Blessin, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Rudolph Hapke, Washington D.C., a daughter, Mrs. Franklin A. Clouser, St. Louis; three grand children and three brothers - Henry Hapke, St Joseph, Mich., and John A. Hapke and Edward C. Hapke, both of this city. Mr. Hapke was a member of St. Johns Evangelical and Reformed Church. He served his jeweler's apprenticeship under N. V. Cole in this city, then opened a store in Newman, Ill., which he operated for 13 yrs. Then he moved to Kansas City where he operated a store for 25 yrs. He retired in May 1946 and returned to this city to make his home.
Obit contributed by Russell A. Hapke at   rhapke@adsnet.com

Chris Hapke - Michigan City News - Jul 10, 1901, pg 5 col 7 - Chris Hapke, an old and well known resident of Michigan township, died Tuesday afternoon following a long illness from Bright's disease. Mr. Hapke has been bedfast since May 7 and death came as a relief after long suffering. Mr. Hapke was born in Germany and was 58 years old January 18. He had resided in this country for 32 years, having settled in this county on coming from Germany. He leaves a widow and six children who are: Adolph of Newman, Ill., Henry, Charles, John and Edward and Mrs. George Heise of this city. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from St. John's Church, Rev. J.G. Hoch officiating. Mr. Hapke was a member of St. John's Aid Society.
In referencing census reports, this family(Christian and his wife Christina) arrived in the USA in 1869 after the birth of the eldest living child, Adolph. (Possible birth date for Christian Hapke 23 Jan 1843 - son of Michael Hapke and Anna Froeschke in Niederzehren, Westpreussen, Preussen) (Possible dirth date for Christina Hapke (Schlaak) 12 Jan 1844 - daughter of Gottfried Schlaak (Schlak?) and Regine Senkpeil in Rehden Graudenz, Westpreussen, Preussen.)
Obit contributed by Russell A. Hapke at   rhapke@adsnet.com

Lois Hapke - Michigan City News Dispatch - March 4, 1975 Mrs. Lois M. Hapke, 65, 609 York St., died at 2 this morning, March 4, 1975 in St. Anthony Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Hummer-White Mortuary with the Rev. Paul H. Frenkenfeld officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening and Thursday until the service. The family has requested memorials be made to the Heart Fund. Mrs. Hapke was born in Michigan City May 26, 1909, the daughter of Clark and Mina (Valstorf) Holloway. On May 2, 1930, she was married here to Alfred Hapke, who survives. Also surviving are three children - David, Dennis and Mrs. Frank Hutchinson, all of this city; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Robert Humphrey, Valparaiso. Mrs. Hapke was a member of St. John's United church of Christ.
Obit contributed by Russell A. Hapke at   rhapke@adsnet.com

Mrs Zaick Housman  Michigan City News Pg 1 April 8th 1935, Fatally Hurt While Cooking Dinner/   Mrs Zaick Housman Showered with Flames in Explosion Third degree burns sustained early yesterday afternoon in a kerosene explosion proved fatal late last night to Mrs Zaick Housman, 49, of 318 Center Street.
She passed away in the Clinic Hospital. Little hope had been held for the womens recovery although she was conscious when brought to the hospital in the Carlisle ambulance. She lapsed into a Coma shortly afterward and never rallied, dying about 11:30 o'clock. Hospital attendants reported Mrs Housman was burned over her entire body, arms and head. An investigation by Fire Chief Irvin C. Bauman revealed that the women apparently started to build a fire in the kitchen stove about 12:30 o'clock preparatory to cooking sunday dinner. Evidently ignorant of hot coals in the stove, she poured approximatly a pint of kerosene on the fuel and struck a match which ignited the fumes. Flames jumped out of the stove and set fire to a bathrobe the women was wearing. Adrian Bowmar, 8, son of Mr.and Mrs. Theodore Bowmar, 320, Center Street, was in the house with Mrs Housman at the time. When he saw the fire, he ran to his mother and informed her. Mrs. Bowmar quickly spread the alarm, calling the fire department and ambulance.
Meanwhile other neighbors wrapped Mrs. Housman in a blanket extinguishing the flames but not before they had inflicted the burns which later proved fatal. There was no fire in the house and no other damage was done. Except for the Bowmar boy, Mrs. Housman was alone in the house at the time. Coroner Daniel G. Bernoske said the inquest will be held Wednesday. The victim was born Nov. 18, 1885 in Sunville, PA. the daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Pollard. Mrs Housman formerly resided in Hammond but lived here for the past 17 years.
She was married 10 years ago in Michigan City to Zaick Housman who survives. The other survivors are a sister Mrs. Francis Miller, of this city, and five brothers, Charles Pollard of Hamilton, OH., Amos and John, of Hammond and James and Clinton of this city. Mrs. Housman was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary.
Private funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon in the Wilber Funeral Home with buriel in Greenwood Cemetary. Rev. D.C. Ford, of the First Christian Church, and Rev. A.E. Bagby, of the First Methodist Church, will officiate. Friends may view the remains Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday up until the hour of the funeral.
Donated by Rick - send an email to vdraeger@facstaff.wisc.edu    attn: Rick

Marion Janz - Obituary
Michigan City’s News-Dispatch - Monday, 22 January, 1996 - "Marion W. Janz, 81, Michigan City, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday (Jan. 19, 1996) at Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. V. Pat Butler will officiate.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Carlisle Funeral Home, Michigan City, and from 10 a.m. until the service Monday at the church.
Mrs. Janz was born April 11, 1914, in Syracuse, Ind., the daughter of Frank S. and Augusta Zach Raymond. On April 12, 1936, in Michigan City, she married Wallace C. Janz, who died Feb. 1, 1955. Survivors include one daughter, Lynne Mahoney, Portage; and three grand children, Lynne Marie Dohner, Barbara Ann Janz and Susan Rae Bradford. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kay Wallis; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; one sister, Irene Terry; and two brothers, Harry and Garland Raymond.
Mrs. Janz had lived in Michigan City for more than 70 years. She was a legal secretary for 30 years. She was a member for over 70 years of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was a Heritage Person, a deacon and an elder, a 1953 National Missions member, and a member of the Amy Arnt Circle. She was also a member of Professional Secretaries Inc., Hi-Tri Sorority, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Prime-Timers, and a Red Cross volunteer. She was an honorary life member of the PTA and chairman of the Jonah Fish Fry for many years.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church-Church Education Fund or Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of LaPorte County." - Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz -Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
22 February 2002
Lynne Mahoney of Portage Indiana email her at Beanielrm@aol.com - added the following on this family
Stumbled across obit of my mother Marion Janz and then my uncle Harry Raymond. He was buried in lot between my mother and my grandmother , Augusta Raymond. Also at the foot of Harrys grave is his brother's ashes Garland Raymond. Also, read a listing for my father on the site, with a blank for his first name. His name was Wallace Carl Janz and buried next to my mother. I also have a stillborn sister who has an unmarked grave. I believe she is buried at the foot of my paternal grandparents, Louise and Julius Glafcke. Also, saw a question if a Judith Olson is deceased. I'm almost 100% she is.

Johnson, Helen - News-Dispatch Michigan City, IN Wed. May 16, 1979 page 6  -   HELEN JOHNSON Helen Ann Johnson, 57, 3200 Dody St., died at 11:55 a.m. yesterday (May 15, 1979) at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, Ind., after a one-month illness.
  Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Dean Matteson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening and until the service at the funeral home.
  Mrs. Johnson was born Nov. 14, 1921, in Lansing, Ohio, to Frank and Rose Bugaj. She was married here July 31, 1943, to Robert Johnson, who survives.
  Also surviving are two children, Myla Lynn Spitka and David, both of this city; one grandson; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. George (Ann) Butch, Stanley and Walter, all of Lansing; Mrs. Victoria Juba, Tiltonsville, Ohio; and Henry, Barton, Ohio. Two brothers, Joseph and Frank, are deceased.
Obit contributed by Bonnie Dagen at jupiter121348@aol.com

Kelley, Joseph C. - News Dispatch, Michigan City, Ind - Monday, January 11, 1954
  Joseph C. Kelley, 78, Elsie, Mich., was dead on arrival at Doctors Hospital at 8:15 p.m. Saturday after suffering a heart attack at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. He was visiting here.
  Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.m. Wednesday in the Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald C. Ford officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening and Wednesday until the hour of the service.
  Mr. Kelley was born Sept 6, 1875 in Clair County, Mich.
  Surviving are six sons - Vernal of Ovid, Mich,; Joseph and Roy borh of Muskegon, Mich,; Donal and Neil both of this city; three daughters; Mrs. Robert Crimp and Mrs. Frieda Isenblatter, both of Halfmoon Bay, Calif., and Mrs. Norman Kelley of Detroit, Mich., and 34 grandchildren.
Contributed by Vicky Kelley - vicekelley@earthlink.net

Kelly, Garnet May  Obituary, News Dispatch Nov 11, 1974 - Michigan City, Indiana - Garnet May Kelley, 57, died at Rehabilitation Center after an illness of one year.
  Funeral services will be tomorrow at 1 P.m. at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. John R. Allen officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow until the service.  She ws born in Kingsley, Mich., April 27, 1917, the daughter of Joseph and Elnora Spooner Kelley. Survivors included four children Donal, of Dallas, Tex., and J. Kimberley, Rishard and Mrs. Dianna Malloy., all of Detroit; her mother, Mrs. Elnora Buchan, this city; six brothers - Larry G. Kelley, this city; Donal Kelley, Elsie, Mich.; Dale Kelley, Battle Creek, Mich.; Vernal Kelley, Kingsley, Mich.; Joseph Kelley, Muskegan, Mich., and Neil Kelley, South Haven, Mich.; fours sisters -- Mrs. Frieda Mielke, South Haven, Michi., Mrs. Mary Jo Lehman, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Beatrice Hunneycut, Wanatah, and Eva Kelley, Halfmoon Bay, Calif., and six grandchildren.
Contributed by Vicky Kelley - vicekelley@earthlink.net

Keys, Alma J, Obit appeared July 12, 1959 - see Kent Keys email address on our donations page. He has a photostat copy of this obituary.

Keys, Merrill V. Obit appeared Sep 8, 1964 - see Kent Keys email address on our donations page. He has a photostat copy of this obituary.

Kohlman, Irene L. - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus August 31, 1973. Mrs. Irene L. Kohlman, 70, of 818 Wabash Street, Michigan City, died Thursday at 8:50 p.m. at St. Anthony hospital after a three-week illness. She was born in Knox, Indiana on July 12, 1903 to Lawrence and Margaret Freese. She was a member of St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception in Michigan City. She was married to Louis Kohlman who preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Clara Oman, Michigan City; Mrs. Glenn Frazee, Mesa, Oklahoma; Mrs. Ray Morford, Cape Coral, Florida; four brothers, Clifford, Clyde, Curtis, and Jesse Freese, all of LaPorte; three sisters, Bernice Logus, Fort Ogden, Florida; Mrs. Lorraine Thomas, Grand Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. Esther Black, also of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters precede her in death. Funeral services will be at 10 am Tuesday at St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception church with the Rev. Albert Zimmerman officiating. Scriptural services will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Carlisle Funeral home, Michigan City. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening and Tuesday until the time of services at the Carlisle Funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Korn, Anna - Anna Korn - Obituary photo contributed by Bill Kambs at billk@galaxyinternet.net

Korn, August Andrew - August Andrew Korn - Obituary photo contributed by Bill Kambs at billk@galaxyinternet.net

KERWIN, ESTHER W. - FROM: La Porte Herald-Argus, April 14, 1997 Mrs. Esther W. Kerwin, 89, of Michigan City, died Friday, April 11, 1997, at 6:45 p.m. at St. Anthony Hospital. The funeral and burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. David Siefert officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church or Michiana Humane Society. Carlisle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DARLENE M. KRIBS - Mrs. Darlene M. Kribs, 62, of Michigan City, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at 7"30 p.m. at her home. She was born Sept. 14, 1939, in Michigan City to Ray and Evelyn (Hanyzewski) Koepke.
  Mrs. Kribs was Coolspring Township deputy assessor for 12 years and was a level II assessor- appraiser . She was a member of FOP Dunes Lodge 75 and DAV Chapter 23 Ladies Auxiliary and was a 1958 graduate of Elston High School.
  Surviving are one daughter, Stacy Westphal of Michigan City; two sons, Chris and Edward, both of Michigan City; her mother, of Michigan City; eight grandchildren; and one brother Rick of Michigan City. She was preceded in death by her father.
  The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Ott/haverstock Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Yadron officiating. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the service. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA of Porter County, 501 Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383. (The LaPorte Herald-Argus, Thursday, August 15, 2002.) obit donated by Susan I Taylor

Jed Lamphire [sic], Michigan City, IN News Wednesday, 19 April 1888 Page 4 Column 3
  Sudden Death Jed Lamphire [sic], Tuesday received word from Aurora, Illinois of the very sudden death of his brother, Clint Lamphire. Deceased was well-known in Michigan City having formerly been a resident of this place. He had resided in Aurora for several years. The remains may be brought here for burial

Lane, William Duane - Herald Argus April 5, 1937 - Funeral for William Lane, Victim of Crane Crash, to be Tuesday
Funeral Services for William Duane Lane, age 22, of 101 Sutherland street, instantly killed at 10:30 Saturday morning when a heavy overhead crane fell on him at the grader plant of the AllisChalmers Company, will be held at the home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. Donald C. Ford of Michigan City will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Michgan City with A. J. Reiser of LaPorte in charge.
  The body may be viewed at the residence this evening.
  Mr. Lane was employed as a driver by the Northweestern Transit company. He had just finished unloading a shipment of heavy steel at the grader plant when the crane broke loose from it track and fell.
  Reese Parker, 815 Woodward street, an Allis-Chalmers employee was helping him at the time, and had a narrow escape from death. He heard the crane breaking and leaped almost clear of the descending mass of steel. He suffered a laceration on the back of his head and injuries to his back, although his condition is not serious. He is in Fairview hospital where he will remain a few days.
  Mr. Lane was born in Chicago on Oct 20, 1914, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lane. He had lived here for the past three years, moving from Michigan City.
  He was a member of the Christian church.
  Surviving are his widow, his mother, Mr Wendel Kinsel of Michigan City; on sister, Mrs. Odessa Phelps of Michigan City, and an aunt, Mrs. Blanch Mahier of Michigan City.

Lanphier, Daniel - Michigan City Evening News, Tuesday, Oct 25, 1921 p5 c1
  Dan Lanphier, 84, Dies in Iowa. Lived here as a boy on Jernagan's Hill. Word has been received here of the death of Daniel Lanphier, aged 84 years, at his home in Killduff, IA. Mr. Lanphier died last Saturday at the age of 84 years. He was an uncle of Mrs. Henry Heise and Mrs. Anna Thompson of Michigan City. Many older residents remember Mr. Lanphier, who lived here as a boy. The family lived near the vicinity of the Zorn brewery, what was then known as "Jernegan's Hill." As a lad, he carried many a pail of water from the old spring across from the old waterworks on East Eighth Street. When Mr. Lanphier visited here six (Illegible) ago, he made a trip to the old spring and quenched his thirst with the crystal water that he drank as a boy. When relatives from Iowa visited here last August, they left with a bottle of the water, which was taken along as a last request of the venerable gentleman who wished a last dirnk of the pure water, realizing that the tide of his life was fast ebbing away. His wish was thus fulfilled and he passed away last Saturday in contentment--he lived the life of a good soldier and left the world a better place to live through his efforts at bettering mankind. Mr. Lanphier served in the Civil War and was the last of four brothers who also saw service in the battles of '63 . He leaves three sons and a daughter to mourn his death.
Contributed by Jodi McKinley at jmckinley2@neo.rr.com

Lettau, Mrs. Nancy West, - The Evening Dispatch, August 27, 1928, 120 Pine Street, died at 5:25 Sunday morning after a two month illness. She was born on August 9,1851 in Plymouth, Ind, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Dewald Chrowl . She was twice married. Her first husband was John D. West who died 25 years ago and her second husband was Charles Lettau whose death occurred in 1918. Surviving her are nine children, Mrs. Louis Voltz , Mrs. L.A. Hutchinson, Mrs. Frank Gilchrist and George and Albert West all of Chicago, Mrs. Grant Kren, Mrs. A. Freshman and William West of Michigan City and Mrs. Harry Woodruff of Hastings, Mich., also 37 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren, one brother, Walter Chrowl of Dowagiac, Mich. And a sister, Mrs. Anna Kneisley of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Lettau was a member of the Methodist Church and the woman’s Relief Corps of Michigan City. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. A. W. Wood will officiate. The members of the woman’s Relief Corps will attend in body. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the home Tuesday and Wednesday until the hour of service.

Mrs. Mary Louise (Steffen) Liedtke - Mrs. Mary Louise (Liedtke) Steffen of 105 Hamilton Place died Sunday at 12:10 o'clock at the Clinic Hospital following a years long illness .Death was due to complications. She was born August 7, 1879 in Posen, Germany, the daughter of Herman & Louise (Schulz) Steffen.
  She became the wife of Otto Liedtke, September 27, 1897 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in this City and to the union were born five sons, Rudolph of Hawthorne, Ca..,Carl, Arnold, Herbert and Clarence all of this city, and 3 daughters, Mrs, August Krug Mrs Rudolph Krug and Mrs. Frank Silakowski also of this city. Besides her widower, she also leaves two grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock pm at the Carlisle funeral home and at 2:30 o'clock at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. - Contributed by: Judy Green

MRS. AUGUSTUS LUKOW - from Mich. City News, Feb. 1, 1929, page 8 MRS. AUGUSTUS LUKOW Funeral services for Mrs. Augustus Lukow, who died yesterday morning, an account of which appeared in Wednesday's NEWS, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home, 1209 West Eighth street, the Rev. Paul Irion, pastor of St. John's church officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may view the body at the home this evening and up until the hour of the funeral tomorrow.
Obit donated by: Sandy Hayward - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Lynch, Mrs. Bridget - June 29, 1898
Funeral of Mrs. Lynch
  The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Lynch occurred at 10 o’clock this morning at St. Mary’s church. High mass was celebrated by Rev. Father John Bleckmann. The church was filled by a large congregation. Interment took place in Calvary cemetery. The following acted as pallbearers: W. F. Woodson, Patrick Burns, H. R. Harris, Thomas Donnelly, Walter Lockton and C. T. Dibble
  July 6,1898 Michigan City News   In Memoriam Mrs. Bridget Lynch breathed her last on Monday, June 27th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Philip E. Cosgrove, 400 Stevens Avenue, Joliet, Ill., where she had been visiting for the past few weeks. Death was due to old age and general debility. The remains were brought to her home at Michigan City and the funeral was held Wednesday, June 29th, from St. Mary's church, and was largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased. Requiem mass was said by Rev. Father Hortsman and Rev. Michael Louth, of Texas, delivered the funeral sermon. St. Mary's choir sang the requiem mass. The pallbearers were Messrs. Patrick Burns, H. R. Harris, W. F. Woodson, Walter Lockton, Thos. Donnelly and C. T. Dibble. The interment took place in Calvary cemetery.
  Eight children survive: Mrs. John Downey, Mrs. Fred Parker, Chas. and Connor Lynch, all of Chicago; Owen Lynch and Mrs. Phillip Cosgrove, of Joliet, and Misses Bessie and Mary Lynch, of 231 east Michigan Street, this city, with whom Mrs. Lynch made her home. They are nine grandchildren who were greatly devoted to her, as well as two sisters, the Mrs. Finnegan and Carroll, now living in Ireland.
   Mrs. Lynch was born in County Cavan, Ireland, where she was married to Owen Lynch, and would have been 74 years old had she survived until November 18th, next. Mrs. and Mrs. Lynch came to America some forty-seven years ago, and settled in Massachusetts, but three years later moved to Michigan City. Mr. Lynch served in the civil war, and was present at Lee's surrender. The train on which he, with many other soldiers, was taken to Washington, was wrecked when entering that city and Mr. Lynch lost his life.
  Left alone with eight young children, Mrs. Lynch devoted her life to them and no sacrifice was too great for her to make that they might have every possible advantage. Besides her own children, she raised and educated two nieces, the Misses Anna and Kate Long, the latter now Mrs. William Wallace, of Chicago.
  Large hearted and sweet-souled she always had a cheery word and a smile for the troubled and the true nobility of her character was emphasized by her loving and untiring devotion to the sick.

Actual tombstones in Lynch plots (lots 97 and 98, Calvary #1) Greenwood Cemetery:
Obituary contributed by: Jaime Teas, Dilger Houston, TX   Jaimed1211@aol.com

Mrs. Thomas McKuen - from Mich. City News, Apr. 15, 1908, p. 4 Mrs. Thomas McKuen--the remains of the late Mrs. homas McKuen arrived this noon from Chicago and were taken immediately to Greenwood cemetery for interment. A number of sorrowing friends met the funeral party at the depot and accompanied the remains to their last resting place. Howard Housman--for 50 years a resident of LaPorte, died Sunday at his home in Chicago. The remains will be moved to LaPorte for interment. Fredericka Miller--one of the founders of the Swedish Lutheran church in LaPorte, died yesterday, aged 69 years. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.
Obit donated by: Sandy Hayward - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Carl F. Miller - from Mich. City News Dispatch, Nov. 22, 1947, page 2CARL F. MILLERFuneral services for Carl Frederick Miller, 54, 311 Dewey, retired South Shore railroad conductor, who died Friday, will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Marvin Haas funeral home and at 3 p.m. in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. E.H. Kemena will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call at the Haas funeral home, Sunday afternoon, evening, Monday and Tuesday until the funeral hour.Mr. Miller was a member of St. Paul Evangelical church and a vestryman there. He was a member of the Order of Railway Conductors who will serve as pallbearers at the funeral service.Note; not mine, may help someone else.
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Mrs. Minnie Miller - from LaPorte Daily Herald Argus, Dec. 31, 1924 - Mrs. Minnie Miller, age 86, a former LaPortean and well known in the city, died at the home of her son, Gust Miller, 1013 Elston Street, Michigan City, Monday night. Her death was due to complication of diseases and followed an illness of a year.She was born July 24, 1838, and lived in this country for 58 years. She was a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Church.Two sons, Gust and Charles Miller, both of Michigan City, survive. A daughter died here a year ago. A grandson, Fred Fickle, of Laporte, also survives.The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at 1013 Elston Street and will be private. The Rev. A.P. Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery in Michigan City.Note: not mine, may help someone else
Obit donated by: Sandy Hayward - HAYWARD99@webtv.net

Mulvey, Bernard -  Second Grave Marker - Resting Place of Bernard Mulvey Not To Be Forgotten - Pittsburg Society of Foreign War Veterans Sends Iron Devise Bearing Order's Emblems - Bernard Mulvey, the Pittsburg tramp who died here a couple of years ago as the result of injuries sustained by falling from a pile of lumber in the Root planing mill, will never sleep in an unmarked grave, even if the grass and weeds do get pretty high in summer time, and the snow piles up quite deep in winter. Mulvey died here in 1908, and in 1909, the government sent to L. J. Weiler, then superintendent of police, a stone grave marker, which was placed at the head of the unfortunate's grave.
  This morning Mr. Weiler, now desk sergeant, received by express an iron marker from William McKinley post, American Veterans of Foreign Service, Pittsburg. A letter from the post adjutant, Geo. H. Geis, requesting that this marker, which is an official emblem of the order, be laced on Mulvey's grave. The request will be complied with. Michigan City Evening Dispatch, Thurs. 9 June 19ll, p. 1, c. 5 - article contributed by Pat Harris

Peck, Charles - Michigan City News, Wed. 16 June 1909, p. 5, c.6
  Friday, June 11, Charles Peck, a native of Michigan City, died Thursday evening at the county hourse, near Laporte. Death resulted from quick consumption. Charles Main Peck was 40 years old Feb. 17, last and was the son of Sylvester and the late Mrs. Peck. The mother was buried here two months ago. A few years ago his right foot was amputated as the result of a railroad accident at Logansport. He was awarded $15,000 damages by the Cass county court. The railway company appealed the case to the supreme court and it is said that he was given $4,000 damages. The case is still unsettled.
  He is survived by his father, Sylvester Peck, aged 80 years, who is making his home with a daughter, Mrs. Dilla Vatcher, in Austin, Ill., and the following brothers and sisters: Titus Peck, this city, Mrs. Dilla Vatcher and Mrs. Emily Vatcher of Austin, Ill., Mrs. Mabel Wagner, Terre Haute; Marshall Peck, who is connect with Armour & Co, in Newport News, Va., Mrs. Stella BeCraft, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Alice Knight of California.
  The remains were brought to this city this afternoon and prepared for burial in the Earl morgue. Services in charge of Rev. C. A. Hobbs, were held at 5 o'clock this afternoon from the Earl morgue. Interment took place in Greenwood cemetery.

Mrs. Antonia Peo - May 22, 1948 Mrs. Antonia Karwick Peo, 42, who was born in Germany Jan. 23, 1906, died in St. Anthony Hospital today after a long illness. The daughter of Peter and Stella Karwick, she married Walter E. Peo here June 19, 1926. Mr. Peo survives as do a daughter, Mrs. Roger Miller, this city, and a son, Walter E. Peo, Jr., at home. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister. They are: Joseph and Casmir Karwick, this city; Mrs. Wanda Wold, Chicago. The deceased was affiliated with St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Hummer mortuary, with Rev. A. P. Hardt presiding. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery will follow. Friends may call at Hummer mortuary Monday evening and Tuesday.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Mrs. Blanche Peo - December 26, 1959 Blanche Irene Peo, 52, 420 "C" St., died Thursday in Medaryville, Ind., after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Hummer-White Mortuary and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, The Rev. Paul H. Frankenfeld will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from tomorrow afternoon until the hour of the service. Mrs. Peo was born in Michigan City May 16, 1907, the daughter of John and Harriet Weed Pearson. She was married Sept. 14, 1927, to Romy A. Peo, who survives. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Jean Harley, Medaryville, and Mrs. Sheran Ann Clemons, Michigan City; a son, Romy E. Peo, Michigan City; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Quadlin and Mrs. Cora Manske, both of Michigan City; two brothers, Harry and Roy Pearson, both of Michigan City, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Peo was affiliated with St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Edward A. Peo - May 26, 1962 Edward A. Peo, 69, 200 Robin Tr., Trail Creek, died at St. Anthony Hospital at 6:30 p.m. yesterday after an illness of three months. A lifetime resident of the Michigan City area, he was a retired general foreman for Pullman-Standard. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul H. Frankenfeld, pastor of the St. John's United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from tomorrow afternoon until the time of the services. Mr. Peo was born Oct. 22, 1892, in Michigan City, the son of Ernest Peo and the former Emma Dubert. He was married Feb. 14, 1924, in Michigan City to the former Ruby Koepke, who survives. Other survivors include four sons -- Clarence Peo, Carl Peo, Ray Koepke and Harvey Koepke; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Jakelski and Marjorie Koepke; two brothers, Walter Peo and Ernest Peo; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Tonn and Mrs. Arthur Ziesmer; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. All the survivors are Michigan City residents. Mr. Peo was affiliated with the St. John's United Church of Christ, the Elks Lodge 432, Eagles Lodge 1228, the VFW Father's Auxiliary; and the Pullman Management Club. He was employed by Pullman-Standard for 46 years
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Mrs. Emma Peo - Nov. 29, 1949 Mrs. Emma Augusta Peo, 78, 1919 Wabash, died at 7 a.m. today in St. Anthony Hospital following an eight-month illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced tomorrow, Hummer mortuary is in charge. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clarence, Earl, Walter, and Romy Peo, Jr., Wilbur Henke and Arthur Ziesmer, Jr. Rev. A. P. Hardt will officiate. Mrs. Peo was born Dec. 14, 1870, in Niles, Mich., the daughter of Louis and Sophie (Knickelbein) Dubert. On Nov. 12, 1889, in New Buffalo, she married Ernest J. W. Peo, who died Dec. 13, 1908. Surviving are three daughters -- Mrs. Charles Tonn, Mrs. Arthur Ziesmer and Mrs. Harvey Henke, all of this city; four sons -- Edward A., Walter, and Romey, all of this city, and Ernest Peo, Phoenix, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters -- Mrs. William Maack and Mrs. Charles Wakefield, both of this city and a brother - Henry Dubert, Pullman, Wash. The deceased was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Ladies of the Maccabees.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Mrs. Lillian Peo - November 30, 1956 Mrs. Lillian Peo, 69, 118 Poplar St., died yesterday in St. Anthony Hospital after a one-year illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Hummer-White Mortuary with the Rev. Donald C. Ford, pastor of the Immanuel Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday until the hour of the service. Mrs. Peo was born at Springville, March 13, 1887, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Benter. On May 1, 1907, in this city, she was married to John Peo, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons -- Richard, this city, and Lester, South Bend; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Ernhart, Cumberland, Wis.; Mrs. Alice Phillips, LaPorte, and Mrs. Vera June Best, Rensselaer, N. Y., and 12 grandchildren. A son, Charles, is deceased.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Romy A. Peo - March 16, 1960 Romy A. Peo, 55, 1919 Wabash St., suffered a fatal heart attack while shoveling snow near his home at 4:50 p.m. yesterday (March 15, 1960). Until a short time ago he owned and operated a grocery store at 420 "C" St. He also was a meat cutter, employed in local meat markets for a number of years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Hummer-White Mortuary with the Rev. Paul H. Frankenfeld, pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary tomorrow afternoon and evening and Friday until the hour of the service. Mr. Peo was born here Sept. 14, 1904, the son of Ernest and Emma Dubert Peo. On Sept. 14, 1927, in this city, he was married to Blanche Pearson who died a short time ago. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1228, and Fathers Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are a son, Romy E., this city; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Harley, Medaryville, Ind., and Mrs. Sharon Clemons, this city; three grandchildren; three brothers, Edward and Walter, both of this city, and Ernest, Phoenix, Ariz., and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Tonn and Mrs. Mabel Ziesmer, both of this city.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Ruby L. Peo - Jan. 24, 1966 Ruby L. Peo, 67, 415 Plum St., died at 3:55 a.m. today (Jan. 24, 1966) at St. Anthony Hospital after an illness of two years. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Paul H. Frankenfeld officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from tomorrow afternoon. A lifelong resident of the city, Mrs. Peo was born here Nov. 7, 1898, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber. On Feb. 14, 1942, she was married here to Edward A. Peo, who died May 25, 1962. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, the Women's Guild of the church. Mothers of World War II, Gold Star Mothers and Vivians. Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie Eisele, Temperance, Mich.; two sons, Ray C. Koepke and Harvey Koepke, both of this city; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Reatha Kunkel and Myrtle Schoppel, both of Wanatah, and Ethel Stowers, Wheeler, and a brother, Jerome Weber, Wanatah.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

Walter Peo, Sr. - Tuesday, November 26, 1985 Pentwater, Mich. -- Former Michigan City resident Walter Peo, Sr., 84, Pentwater, died at 7:15 p.m. yesterday (Nov. 25, 1985) at Ludington (Mich.) Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Carlisle Funeral Home, Michigan City. The Rev. Paul H. Frankenfeld will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until the service Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Peo was born Jan. 16, 1901, in Michigan City, the son of Ernest and Emma Dubert Peo. He was a resident of Michigan City most of his life, moving to Pentwater eight years ago. He was married to Antonia Karwick, who died in 1948. On Jan. 21, 1961, in St. Joseph, Mich., he married Dorothy Steindrager, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Walter Peo, Jr., Michigan City; a daughter, Betty Gleason, Michigan City; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. A son, Robert, three sisters and three brothers are deceased. Mr. Peo retired from Pullman-Standard with 50 years of service. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ; Brotherhood of Railway and Eagles Lodge 1228. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John's Church.
Contributed by: Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com

RUTH PIOTROWSKI - Ruth H. Piotrowski, 68, of Michigan City, died Saturday (March 22,1997) at St. Anthony Hospital. A family service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation.
  Mrs. Piotrowski was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Michigan City, the daughter of Walter and Margaret Carruth Hanyzewski. On March 21, 1988, she married Robert Piotrowski, who survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, John Frye, Michigan City, and Charles (Cherie) Hanyzewski, Michigan City; a stepdaughter, Audrey Mayer-Milzarek, LaPorte; four sisters, Phyllis Piotrowski, LaPorte, Louella "Jean" Furaitar, Michigan City, Barbara Langford, Flint, Mich., and Margaret (John) Jackson, Michigan City; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Three stepsons preceded her in death. Mrs. Piotrowski was a homemaker and a resident of Michigan City for 11 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Share Foundation of Michigan City. (Michigan City News Dispatch, Sunday, March 23, 1997) - donated by Susan I. Taylor

Pollard, Isaac G.  Isaac G. Pollards Obits were 13-jul-1926 and 14-jul-1926. They were in the Michigan City Evening Dispatch Pg 1 Col 6 and Pg 2 Col 1. Rick   Civil War Vet Answers Call   
Isaac G. Pollard Dies at So. Chicago Home; will be buried here. Issac G. Pollard, a civil war veteran, who had attained the age of 78 years, died from the infirmities of age at his late residence 9324 Yates avenue, South Chicago, monday, July 12th, at 5 P.M., following an illiness of about four weeks.
He was born in Newton Co, MO april 21 1848 and was for many years a minister. In late years however, he retired from pastorial duties. In 1882 he was married to Louisa A. Freeman in Little Rock ARK, and besides his widow he is survived by three daughters and eight sons, who are Mrs Lillian L. Housman, this city; Mrs Francis L. Miller South Chicago; Mrs Sarah A. Paris St Louis,MO; Isaac H. Pollard New Castle, PA; Jesse F. Pollard Texas; Elmer B. Pollard address unknown; Amos H. Pollard Hamilton IND., and Clinton A. Pollard Gary. Another daughter, Mrs Gertrude M. Jenkins preceded her father in death some years ago. Mrs Mary E. Reed of Sasakwa OK, a sister and Jesse C. Johnson of Detroit a Half Brother, also survive. There are 23 Great Grandchildren and six Grand Children. Mr Pollard was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this city and for years a member of the William H. Calkins post, GAR., Hammond Indiana. He enlisted from Washington County Arkansas, oct 10 1863, and was mustered into the United States Army at Cassville MO. He served three years during the civil war in Company L 2nd regiment, Arkansas Volunteer Cavalry, under commanand of Captain William Bowling and Colonel John E. Phelps. He received his promotion to the rank of corporal jan 26 1865. At the close of the war he was discharged honorably, receiving his discharge papers on aug 20 1865 after serving in a most active and strenuous capacity. Mr Pollard was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father, and a man who preferred such deeds and kindness as made for him innumerable friends. He was a man of strong integrity, fair business dealings and possesed a character outstanding among the rest.

A short prayer service will be held from the home of J.H. Pollard 1013 Elston Street, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, followed by funeral services at the First M.E. church at 2 o'clock, conducted by the REV. Frank O. Fraley, the pastor, and REV. D.C. Ford pastor of the first christian church. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetary. Friends may view the remains at any time at 1013 Elston Street
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POLLARD, John R.  Newspaper source unknown - November 28 1945 - John R. Pollard, 55 1139 Truman St., Hammond, passed away Nov. 28, at St. Margarets Hospital, following a 2 weeks illiness. Funeral Services Friday. 2 P.M. from the Snyder Funeral Home, Homan and Warren Sts. Buriel Elmwood Cemetary. Surviving are one son James; Mother Mrs Elizabeth Pollard Michigan City; four brothers James and Amos of Hammond, Ben of Columbus Ohio, and Clinton of Michigan City; Sister Francis Pollard of Hammond; one Grandson. (Additional webmaster note- Although he is not buried at Greenwood, much of his family is.)
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Porter, George  - in the 11 June 1951 edition of the Michigan City, IN News Dispatch:
Geo. Porter Dies in Night Auto Mishap - Smashes Big Car Into Ditch Culvert North of LaCrosse.
   George Howard Porter, 58, widely-known former owner of several local taverns, died instantly last night when he smashed his 1950 Cadillac squarely into a ditch culvert on Ind. 43 a quarter mile north of LaCrosse.
  Dies Instantly the accident occurred on a straight, flat stretch of highway at 9:50 p.m. Coroner Russell Beck said Porter, alone in the car died instantly of severe head injuries, a crushed chest and other wounds. Trooper Richard Copeland said the accident was a simple collision. Several witnesses told the trooper that Porter passed them going between 80 and 85 mph. Marks on the shoulder indicated that Porter's big car slipped off the right side of the pavement as he pulled back in line. He straddled the edge of the pavement for nearly 50 yards before running directly into the two-foot culvert over a drainage ditch. The wreckage did not swing either way but lodged against the concrete. The front of the demolished auto was pushed back into the driver's seat and the steering wheel rammed partly through the top. Trooper Copeland said he believed Porter was being careful about regaining the highway and failed to see the culvert near the edge of the pavement.
  On Business Trip The body was taken to the Kosanke funeral home in Kouts but was brought here this morning. Porter, former owner of the "Michigan Inn", recently completed construction of the Skyway Hotel court at U.S. 20 and Johnson Rd. His wife said he was returning from an Indianapolis business trip when the mishap occurred. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ott funeral chapel with Rev. D. C. Ford presiding. Burial will follow in the World War I circle at Greenwood cemetery. Friends may visit the chapel beginning tomorrow afternoon. The deceased, who had lived here since 1924, was born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Sept. 30, 1892. In 1931 he married Clara H. Hellwig here. She survives, also a daughter, Mrs. David R. Craig, Xenia, O., and three grandsons. Two brothers preceded him in death. A Navy veteran of World War I, he was a member of the John Franklin Miller American Legion Post 37, which will conduct military rites at the cemetery.

RANDALL, Catherine Ann - Michigan City News Feb 6, 1913 - Mrs R.D. Randall of near Kinsbury, sister of A.F. Earl of this city and a former resident of Michigan city, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Quigley of LaPorte, aged 73 years. The desceased was ill for several mounths, having been stricken at her home near Kingsbury last August, cince which time she has been under the tender care of her daughter at LaPorte. The desceased was born in Lee County ---- and came to Michigan City in the early days with her family. Forty years ago she moved to her late home in Kingsbury, where she had since lived. Besides her daughter and---- the desceased is servived by two sisters, Mrs. Letty Craver, Mo--- Kansas and Mrs. J. Clarkson of Ceder Rapids IA. The funeral was from the Christian church in LaPorte at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, burial taking place in Greenwood Cemetery.
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"RAYMOND - HARRY D., of 2832 N. Cogswell, El Monte. He is survived by his wife, Clara; by children, Bradley Raymond, Donna Price, both of El Monte, and Phyllis Parsley of Glendora; by four grandchildren and sisters, Mrs. Ralph Terry of LaPorte, Indiana; Marion Janz of Michigan City, Ind., and a brother, Garland Raymond of Michigan City. Services here Monday 8 p.m. at Temple & La Gorge Chapel. Other services and interment Michigan City, Ind."
Note: Assumption that burial took place in Greenwood with other family members.
Death Notice El Monte, California Newspaper Friday, 8 February 1946
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RITENAUR, Samuel W., - Michigan City Evening Dispatch 06 Sept 1938 - --- 79, 226 Spring Street, died 4:20 Monday morning at his home. Death followed an illness of ten months. The deceased was born in Francisville, IN, the son of David and Margaret (Cunningham) Ritenaur. He was married in Michigan City in 1888 to Cora Dudley who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fred Gulbert, and Edna Mae Ritenaur, both at 226 Spring Street, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Marian Benton, Michigan City, one grandchild, four brothers: William, Natahn and Bert Ritenaur, Burdick, IN and Benjamin Ritenaur, South Bend; two sisters: Mrs. George Frame of Michigan City, and Mrs. Rose Johnson of Florida. Three Children are deceased. Funeral Services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday in the Hummer mortuary with Rev. DC Ford Officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Frieds may call at Hummer this evening and on Wednesday.
Contributed by: Colleen Miltenberger

Josephine Rohrbaugh - Michigan City News Dispatch:  July 10, 1972 - Page 5, Column 1
Josephine Rohrbaugh, 92, Red Oaks Home, died this morning after a lengthy illness. She was born October 7, 1879, in Kansas City, Mo. She was married to Robert Rohrbaugh, who died March 13, 1970. She was a member of the Grandmothers' Club and Daughters of Pythias. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Hummer-White Mortuary with the Rev. Paul Frankenfeld officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary from today until the hour of the service.
Obituary contributed by: Christine Stout Ashton, IL - thewebwoman@earthlink.net

Robert Rohrbaugh - Michigan City News Dispatch: March 13, 1970 - Page 5, Column 1
Robert P. Rohrbaugh, 80, 126 Superior St., died at 8:30 this morning at Walters Hospital. Survivors include the widow, the former Josephine E. Snyder, whom he married in Chicago March 10, 1917, and three sisters - Mrs. Emma Moyer and Mrs. Lettie Heidler, both of York, Pa., and Mrs. Sadie Geider, Lancaster, Pa. Private funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon at Hummer-White Mortuary. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
Obituary contributed by: Christine Stout Ashton, IL - thewebwoman@earthlink.net

ROSKIE, Paul, (Michigan City Evening Dispatch 25 Mar 1935) - After an illness of 11 months, Frank Roskie, 1011 W. Seventh St. died Sunday morning at his home. Death was attributed to complications. Mr. Roskie was born 19 July 1878 in LaPorte, but has lived in this city for 50 years. On Sept 19, 1905, he was married to Mary Pliske who survives him. Besides his wife, the deceased is survived by one son, Carl Roskie, and three daughters, Mrs. Paul Buell, Mrs. Stanley Jasniewski, and Miss Edna Roskie, all of this city. Three half sisters, Mrs. Michael Baunach and Mirs. Minnie Konkey of this city, Mrs. Andrew Rauchenberger of Hammond, and Joseph Schultz of Tampa Florida. Funeral services have been set for Wednesday at 9 from St. Mary's Church with the Rev. Edward Miller officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the home Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Roskie was last employed by the Josam Foundry. - Contributed by: Colleen Miltenberger

Ryan, Phillip & Riley (Johannah wife of Thomas Riley & Daughter Johannah)
A message from Patricia G. Harris
Two tombstones discovered in basement of St. Mary's Church, Michigan City.
During the past school year it was brought to my attention as parish archivist of St. Mary's Church in Michigan City that there were two tombstones in the basement of the church.
Anyway with trusty camera in hand about 5 of us descended into an area where only I and the principal who was shorter than me could stand up straight under the enormous church beams. Over on one side in the sand were two old tombstones, with the inscriptions almost as good as new.
One was broken in half with a clean break. I have been searching church records, censuses and other things but have not been able to find out anything about these people. I believe they were among the early Irish to Michigan City. Remember the Irish built St. Ambrose Church in 1854 at 2nd & Washington Sts. (They formed a congregation in 1849 using a converted warehouse as a church first.)
The Catholic Cemetery was located in the block where St. Mary's church stands today. My theory is that when the bodies were moved to Calvary Cemetery, part of Greenwood today, these stones were missed, possibly buried in sand.
They may have been unearthed at some later date when expansion work was being done on the church and were just left down there or maybe they were found someplace in the block as other buildings were built. Not knowing what to do with the stones, maybe they were moved under the church.
If you would care to add them to the web site, perhaps someone out there may be a descendant of theirs. Would be great to know.
Following is the transcriptions on the stones.
"To The Memory of Phillip Ryan of Thurles Co. Tipperary Ireland who died June the 7th 1857 Aged 36 Years
May he rest in Peace"

"Johannah wife of Thomas Riley Died April 8, 1860 AE. 22. y'rs.
A Native of Castle Gregory, County of Kary Ireland ______
Johannah Dau. of T. & J. Riley AE. 2 y's."
(The last two inscriptions are all on one stone)

RICHARD E. SCHULTZ - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 31 March 1967 - "Richard E. Schultz, 54, of 2309 Delphaine Street, Michigan City, died at 4:15 p.m. yesterday at his home after an illness of several weeks. He was employed for 20 years at the Northern Indiana Steel company plant. Mr. Schultz was born in LaPorte on Nov. 20, 1912 to Charles and Minnie (Day) Schultz. He was married in LaPorte on Sept. 3, 1938 to Elizabeth Satoski, who survives. Other survivors are one daughter, Judith Lynne Schultz, Michigan City, and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Gangwer, LaPorte, and Mrs. Grace Miller, Golden, Colo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hummer-White Funeral home with Rev. Paul H. Frankenfeld officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening and until time of services Monday."
- Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz -Jholtz2000@yahoo.com

Harvey E. Schlundt - from 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

Louis C.Schlundt- from 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

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.

Thompson, James - MICHIGAN CITY, Ind.--James Thompson, 51, of 417 E Fourth St., died Monday, June 2, at Hines Veterans Hospital, Hines, Ill. Gravesite services will be conducted Friday at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Coleman-Williams Funeral Home from noon-8 p.m. Thursday. [#52, 4 Jun 1980, VFW]
Contributed by: Bonnie Dagen

Voltz, Mrs. Bertha , Michigan City News Dispatch. December 11,1895. After an illness of three months, Mrs Bertha Voltz succumed to that dreaded disease, consumption, and at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, was relieved in death. Deceased was 30 years of age and a husband (from whom she was divorced, her first husband, Mr. Voltz, being deceased) and four children, survive her. The children are George, aged 12 years; Minnie, 10 years, Bessie, 6 years and Lillie, 8 years. A brother and sister also mourn her untimely death. They are Wm.. C. Schultz and Mrs. Minnie Schultz.

Fred W. Voltz, LaPorte News, April 3, 1903 of Michigan City died yesterday of old age.he leaves four children, they being Mrs. Eugene Smalley of LaPorte, Indiana, Richard Voltz of Michigan City and Louis and George Voltz of Grand Rapids. The remains will be taken to Michigan City for burial.. Austin Cutler is in charge. Brief funeral services over the remains of the deceased will be held at the Smalley home on Park Street at 6 o’clock. Reverend G. W. Switzer officiating after which the remains will be taken to Michigan City for burial.

Mrs. Fred W. Voltz,   October 19,1892, residing at the corner of Eighth and Wabash streets died Wednesday evening about 5 o’clock. Mrs. Voltz had been ill with consumption for the past two years and the past two months her death had ben expected at any time. Her family realized the end was at hand and could do nothing but await the inevitable result of that dread disease. Mrs. Voltz bore her suffering with marked fortitude, never being heard to complain. She suffered untold pain and death came as a welcome relief. Deceased was an a native of Germany, having been born there 56 years ago. She came to this Country when yet a young woman after marrying Mr. Voltz, located in Michigan City. Her long, continued residence in the city gave her a wide list of acquaintances and she was loved and esteemed by all. She was a devoted member of St. John’s church and was of true Christian spirit. A husband and the following children survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother: Richard, Louis, George, Tillie and Ida Voltz. They have many friends who sincerely sympathize with them in their bereavement.

Voltz, Rudolph,   The Evening Dispatch, May 16, 1892,    the yard master of the Rock Island road in Chicago who was killed there last week, was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock in St. John’s Church. The funeral procession left the house of Fred Schultz, father-in-law of the deceased, Michigan Street, a little after 1 o’clock. The procession was headed by the Ames Union Band, which played a funeral dirge on the way to the church. The band was followed immediately by the switchmen. Then the firemen, engineers, conductors, and brakemen. Each order was represented by from twenty to twenty-five men. The relatives and friends of the deceased in carriages followed the organizations. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever witnessed in the city. The head f the procession was at the corner of Seventh and Franklin Streets when the last carriage was leaving Mr. Schultz’s residence. The funeral services at St. John’s Church were unusually impressive. Rev. J. G. Hock preached an eloquent sermon, which was highly praised by those who understood the language in which he spoke and his words were an eloquent tribute to the merits of Mr. Voltz. After the services, the remains were escorted to Greenwood Cemetery and laid to rest . Hundreds of people besides those who followed the remains from the church , were at the cemetery to witness thelast sad rites. The pallbearers were Fred Bushnell, Rufus Rathburn, Charles Tiedt, E. J. Cooney, James Cahill and R.A. Harper, ,all of the Chicago lodge of switchmen, to which Mr. Voltz belonged..Thomas Meredith and Michael Rienke were flower bearers. All of these except Mr. Rienke were members of the Chicago Switchman’s organization to which Mr. Voltz belonged .

Warkentine, Henry Sr. - OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY HENRY WARKENTINE RESIDED HERE 50 YEARS ONCE PROMINENT IN BUSINESS CONDUCTED WELL ESTABLISHED BAKERY - RETIRED FROM BUSINESS LIFE 11 YEARS AGO - REARED LARGE FAMILY - FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
Michigan City News Dispatch (front page) 14 December 1914  - Henry Warkentine, sr., one of the city's oldest and best known residents, and until his retirement a few years ago one of the city's most prosperous business men, dies Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the family home, 519 Pine street. Death was due to rheumatic gout following an illness of short duration. He was bed fast only ten days.
  The deceased was born in Mecklenberg, Germany, August 27, 1842, and was therefore 72 years of age his last birthday. He came to Michigan City in his young manhood, arriving here on December 4, 1864, little more than a half century ago. Three years later, November 3, 1867, he and Louise Ebert, daughter of the late John Ebert, were united in wedlock and to this union nine children were born, eight of whom survive with the widow and mother. Mr. Warkentine was a baker by trade and in the late summer of 1870 he embarked in the bakery business. The Warkentine bakery enjoyed a long life of prosperity and for more than thirty-three years it was one of the well established lines of industry in the city. Since retiring from business 11 years ago, Mr. Warkentine enjoyed the fruits of his toil and lived a quiet home life surrounded by his family. The family includes the wife, these children: Mrs. August Heitschmidt**, Mrs. Fred J. Krueger, Mrs. Henry Koelln, Miss Cora Warkentine, Mrs. J. W. (Anna) Davis, the later of Brownsville, Tex., George, Otto and Henry Warkentine, jr., all of this city. Edward, a son, died thirteen years ago. E. L. Warkentine, also of this city, is a brother… (doesn't appear that I copied the end of this obit) ** my great great grandmother (the subject of this obit is my ggg grandfather) Contributed by family genealogist - Megan E. Bluhm at megan@megalo-media.com

Warkentin, Henry Ludwig Christian - FORMER GROCER HERE DEAD Michigan City News Dispatch 29 March 1934 Henry Ludwig Christian Warkentine**, 89, a groceryman in this city for a number of years, passed away at his home, 912 Tennessee street, yesterday afternoon after an illness of two days due to a complication of ailments.
He was born Jan. 2, 1845, in Niendorf, Largun, Mecklenberg, Germany, the son of August and Dorothea (Eichelberg) Warkentine.
   He came to Michigan City 67 years ago. His marriage to Ida Sophia Lambka was solemnized in this city in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Feb. 19, 1873. She died several years ago. Mr. Warkentine was a member of St. John's Evangelical church, the Odd Fellows and the Royal Arcanum. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Otto J. Volkman, Chicago; a granddaughter, Dorothy Warkentine Volkman, of Fredonia, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Haury, Berwyn, Ill. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the residence at 3:15 and from St. John's church at 3:30. The Rev. Paul Irion will conduct the service. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence Friday evening and Saturday until the hour of the funeral. The family has asked that flowers be omitted. Some records also show him as Edward. e.g. W.P.A. Compiled by Indiana Works Progress Administration 1939, Index to Marriage Records Voume III 1850 to 1920. Contributed by family genealogist - Megan E. Bluhm at megan@megalo-media.com

West, John D. - , Unknown newspaper. August 13, 1903 After two weeks of illness, in which his death had been expected at any time, John D. West, an old and respected citizen of this city and a war veteran, passed peacefully away at his late home , 418 Pine Street, at 5:40 O’clock Sunday evening. His death had been caused by heart trouble and Bright’s disease. He had been troubled intermittently with an affection of the heart for several years and this became complicated months ago with Bright’s disease, and Mr. West had rarely left the house during the last six or eight months. Mr. West was born in England June 21, 1842 and was sixty one years, two months and nine days old. When he was twelve years old he came to this country and settled in Pennsylvania and when the war commenced, he enlisted in Co. D. of the 111th Pennsylvania, and served four years and twenty days. He came to this city with his family twenty five years ago. He was an enthusiastic Grand Army man and every year was a familiar figure in the Decoration Day exercises of the George V. Rawson post number 46 of which he was a member. He is survived by his widow, two sisters, and ten children. The sisters reside in Pennsylvania, and the children are Mrs. L. F. Voltz of Grand Rapids and C. W. West, Mrs. T. J. Murphy, Mrs. W. G. Wagner, Mrs. C. N. Keeler, Miss Martha West, George West, Albert West and Miss Cordelia West, all of this city. The funeral was held at 2 O’clock p.m. Tuesday from the First Methodist Church. The services were conducted by Rev. O. L. Kiplinger in the absence of Dr. J. H. Cissel. George V. Rawson post, No. 46, G. A. R. of which Mr. West was a member, attended in a body, and the pallbearers were Jonathon Snook, Robert Donnell, Fred A. Westfall, A. B. Barron, T. M. Hamlet, and Nicholas Beaver, all of whom are members of the post. There were many beautiful floral offerings, among which was a design from the G.A. R. Mr. West was a brave and dutiful soldier, a good husband and father and an upright citizen, and his death will be mourned by all who knew him.

West, Louis, Death of Louis West - Louis, the 9 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. West, died yesterday afternoon. The little boy had been sick a week with typhoid malaria. The funeral will be held Wednesday foremoon at 10 o'clock, from the family home, on north Pine street, Rev J. S. Hoagland will officiate. Mar. 15, 1897?

William Westphal, Thursday, August 24, 1884, Suffocation death.
Article donated by Byron Wilson at pwillson@netnitco.net

FRED WOLGAST IS SUMMONED AWAY
THE EVENING DISPATCH Michigan City, Indiana, Saturday, October 6, 1923, pg. 1
  Well known West Side Grocer expired early today following a lingering illness.
  Death came to Fred Wolgast at 2:10 o'clock this morning in the family home, 1311 Elston Street. He had been ailing several months. His death was attributed to heart trouble. He was taken to St. Anthony Hospital on Aug. 23, and, after a three week stay there, returned to his home, feeling much improved. He had a relapse on Oct. 4, and the early morning of today marked the coming of the death messenger.
  He was born on May 18, 1885, in Michigan City, a son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wolgast. Fred attended St. Paul's Parochial school and was confirmed by Rev. H. C. Wickenmeyer in 1899.
  On Sept. 1, 1908, Mr. Wolgast and Miss Clara Reetz, daughter of Ernest Reetz, were united in marriage. Besides the widow, he is survived by one daughter, Miss Mildred Wolgast, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wolgast, two brothers, Henry and Louis Wolgast, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Heuck and Mrs. Herman Joers, of Michigan City. In his younger years, Fred Wolgast worked for Herman Zeese, dry goods merchant. Mr. Wolgast was engaged in the grocery business at 325 Willard Ave. for a number of years, having been successful. He was well and favorably known, and in his death many mourn. The sympathy of the community goes out to the grief-stricken relatives. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fred Wolgast was affiliated with Michigan City Lodge 432, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Michigan City aerie, 1228, Fraternal Order of Eagles; S. Karpen Benefit society and the St. Paul's Aid Society.
  The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Armin Paul Meyer, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the family home, 1311 Elston street. Rev. Meyer will speak in English and German. Friends may view the body at any time after Sunday noon. (note: burial in Greenwood Cemetery)
  Note: Obit of Fred Wolgast (grandfather), transcribed from an original copy of the newspaper in the files of R. Blissmer.

Mrs. Caroline Woodward - Michigan City Evening News, Aug 5, 1887 - p.1 - Death of Mrs. Caroline Woodward. - Mrs. Caroline Woodward passed peacefully away at 4 o'clock this morning, at her residence on Fourth street, adding another well-known and universally respected pioneer to the list of those gone to the great beyond.
Friends desiring to see Mrs. Woodward will call at the house from 10 a. m. until 2 p. m. tomorrow.
Mrs. Woodward was born in the East 79 years ago. She and her husband were residents of this city for over thirty years. Her death was caused by cholera morbus and general prostration, she not having recoverd from the shock caused by the death of her husband on the 18th of last month.
The funeral services will be held at the Prebyterian Church tomorrow at 3 p. m., the Rev. Mr. Hall of Warsaw conducting the services. Interment at Greenwood.
Obituary donated by: Margot Timberlake at mtimber@pacbell.net

Wright, Rebecca _ Michigan City, IN News Wednesday 8 Sept 1909 Page 4 column 7
  Mrs. Rebecca Wright Mrs. Rebecca Wright, a widow, aged 86, who, with her husband, lived here many years ago, died Friday at her home in Newton, Iowa. She was a sister of Mrs. Laura Beadle of this city and of Edward Lanphier of South Bend, Daniel Lanphier of Newton, Iowa and Jed Lamphier of Indianapolis. all former residents of Michigan City."
  Newspaper obituary. Michigan City, IN News Wednesday 8 Sept 1909 Page 4 column 7
  Death of Former Resident Mrs. Louisa Beadle received work Saturday of the death of her sister, Mrs. Rebecca Wright, which occurred Friday at her home in Newton, Iowa after a protracted illness. Mrs. Beadle spent several weeks with her sister this summer returning home when her sister showed signs of improvement. Mrs. Wright was 86 years old and was a resident of Michigan City before the Civil War. She is survived by three brothers, Edson Lanphier of South Bend, Jed Lanphier of Indianapolis and Daniel Lanphier of Newton, Iowa and by and adopted son, Henry Wright of Newton. Contributed by: Jodi McKinley

"Rose A. Yourist, 101, Michigan City, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday (June 19, 1998) at Red Oaks Health Care Center. The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred D. Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Yourist was born Feb. 3, 1897, in Kouts, Ind., the daughter of Gottlieb Frederick and Albertina Stibbe Sacks. On April 19, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Ignace Yourist, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Marvin H. (Betty) Yourist, Michigan City; a special caregiver, Valorie Greer, Michigan City; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Clarence and Russell Yourist; two brothers; and two sisters. Mrs. Yourist was a seamstress and supervisor for Jaymar-Ruby for 27 years, retiring in 1982. She enjoyed crochet, knitting and gardening." - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 19 June 1998
Obituary donated by Jeffrey Holtz - jholtz@ssqi.com

HERBERT ZILLY    - PA Intelligencer-Journal (Lancaster,PA) 1992-1007
  Herbert C. "Herb" Zilly, 79, of 805 Old Hickory Road, died Tuesday at Lancaster General Hospital after an unexpected illness. He was the husband of Gladys Miller Zilly. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary last November. Born in Aurora,IL, he was the son of the late J.C. and Clara Thurow Zilly. A Lancaster resident for the past 10 years, he graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois in 1935. He was a member of the Triangle Fraternity for engineers and was an honorary member of the Tau Beta Phi fraternity. Zilly was a retired production engineer for Joy Manufacturing Company, Michigan City, IN. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Michigan City. For four years he served as a clerk/treasurer, an elected position, for Long Beach, IN. He was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lancaster. A member of the Meadia Country Club, Lancaster, he was the former commodore for two years of a yacht club in Michigan City, and was former president of the Pottawattiomie Country Club, Michigan City. He was a retired lieutenant colonel of the US Army, Army Corps of Engineers, and was secretary of the Retired Officer's Club, Lancaster. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Gail A., wife of Armin A. Wachsmuth, of Watertown, NY; two grandchildren; and a brother, Robert G. of Lincoln,NE.
  Addtional information from the research files of Anthony Zilly
  His father, Jonas Friedrich ZILLY came to America with his father Jonas, mother Elisabeth WENZ in September of 1880. They emigrated from Söllingen, Baden, Germany. Jonas Friedrich was only about a year old. They settled in Aurora, Kane Co, Illinois, with a few other Zilly family members. Herb's brother Robert George ZILLY was a published author and professor of Engineering in Lincoln, Nebraska. Herb graduated East High School in Aurora in 1931. I've included below a copy of his obituary. Let met know if there are anyone else inquiring about him so I can connect them to the family tree. - Obit and research contributed by: Anthony Zilly at sprbudman@aol.com

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