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Eleanor M. Ahlgrim - from Mich. City News Dispatch, Feb. 8, 1994,
page 2LaPorte---Eleanor M. Ahlgrim, 93, LaPorte, died at 2:28 p.m. Monday (Feb.
7, 1994) at LaPorte Hospital.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Haverstock Chapel, LaPorte. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Friends may call
from noon until the service Wednesday at the Haverstock Funeral Home.Mrs.
Ahlgrim was born June 19, 1900 in Tracy, Ind., the daughter of Christopher and
Mathilda Popka Miller. On Sept. 8, 1928, in Tracy, she married Edward W.
Ahlgrim, who died Mar. 27, 1982.She is survived by one daughter, Arlene
Lighthall, Del Mar, Calif., one son, Edward W. Ahlgrim Jr., LaPorte, five
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Her parents, one sister and two
brothers preceded her in death.Mrs. Ahlgrim was a homemaker and ad lived in
LaPorte all her life. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, LaPorte,
and a volunteer at American Red Cross.Memorials may be made to St. John's
Broadcast Fund.*******this was an obit that ended up not being in my line,
maybe it'll help someone else*****
donated by: Sandy Haywood -
HAYWARD99@webtv.net
James Ainsworth - La Porte Daily Herald Argus Wed Aug 21, 1935,
page 2: James Ainsworth three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Ainsworth rural
route 4 is recovering from the effects of a rattlesnake bite suffered about
noon yesterday. The child was walking in a field with his father when the
reptile struck him on the right ankle. The father killed the snake immediately
and then obtained medical assistance for the boy. He was removed to the Holy
Family hospital where his condition was described as favorable
today
." Michigan City Evening Dispatch Thur Aug 22, 1935, page
1: Youth Recovers Following Bite By Rattlesnake The child was walking in a
field with his father when the reptile suddenly emerged from a clump of bushes
and struck him in the right ankle.
La Porte Daily Herald-Argus
Friday Aug 23, 1935, page 2: The condition of little James Ainsworth three year
old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Ainsworth rural route 4 is still in a serious
condition as a result of a rattlesnake bite suffered by him Tuesday afternoon.
Although he is expected to recover he is not yet out of danger it was said
today.
La Porte Daily Herald-Argus, Mon Aug 26, 1935 page 1:
Bite of Snake Fatal to Child James Ainsworth, 3, victim of rattler here Little
James Ainsworth, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Ainsworth, residing
two miles east of Bald Hill on rural route 4 passed away at 2:40 this morning
in the Holy Family hospital here from the effects of a rattlesnake bite
suffered by him last Tuesday noon. The child was walking in a field with his
father when the snake struck him on the right ankle. The father killed the
reptile after it had struck. Medical assistance was obtained and the boy was
rushed to the Holy Family hospital. His condition grew steadily worse. He lost
consciousness at 5' o clock yesterday afternoon and never regained it.
Surviving are his parents, one brother Joseph Jr. and one sister Vivian Lee.
Funeral services will be held at 2' o clock Wednesday at Culter Brothers chapel
here.
La Porte Daily Herald-Argus, Tue Aug 27, 1935 page 2:
Ainsworth Funeral
The Rev. A.C. Van Rie will officiate and
burial will be in Patton Cemetery.
Chesterton Tribune, Thu Aug
29, 1935 page 1: Dies from Rattlesnake Bite James Ainsworth, 3-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Ainsworth, living near La Porte, died Monday from the effects
of a rattlesnake bite suffered a week ago Tuesday.
George W. Albrecht - Obituary: January 23, 1939 - George W.
Albrecht, 79, 1710 Michigan avenue, died suddenly at his home last night
shortly after 9 o'clock. He was born here on March 26, 1859, and had lived here
practically all his life. He was married in September 1898 to Lena Walters who
survives. Mr. Albrecht was a member of the First Christian Church, the I.O.O.F
lodge and Macabees. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Mrs.
Bess C. Harlow of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. James McCann of New York City, and
Mrs. May Meier, at home; three grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the O.M.
Haverstock chapel. The Rev. Clayton Wilson will officiate and burial will be in
Patton Cemetery. The remains may be viewed this evening at the funeral home.
Obituary donated by: Chris Kale Corcoran - mjcckc@zbzoom.net
Mrs. Lena Albrecht - Obituary 4-18-1940 Mrs. Lena Albrecht, 1710
Michigan avenue, widow of George A. Albrecht, who died in January of 1939, died
at 11 pm, yesterday in the Fairview hospital. She had been ill for the last
three years. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Albrecht was born in LaPorte on August
28, 1860 , the daughter of John and Hannah Wilk, and lived here all her life
except for several years spent in Chicago and in Rochester, Ind. She was
married in LaPorte to Mr. Albrecht. Mrs. Albrecht was a faithful member of the
First Christian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James McCann,
New York City; Mrs. Bessie Harlow, Philadelphia, PA; and Mrs. May Meier, 1710
Michigan Ave, LaPorte with whom Mr. & Mrs. Albrecht made their home for 25
years; three grandchildren, Mrs. Harold Kale of LaPorte, and Miss Dorothy
Harlow and Winton G. Harlow both of Philadelphia; four great-grandchildren; two
brothers, John and William Wilk of LaPorte, and one sister Minnie Layton of
LaPorte. Funeral services will be held at Cutler Brothers chapel at 2pm.
Saturday with the Rev. Clayton Wilson officiating. The body may be viewed at
the chapel Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Patton
Cemetery.
Obituary donated by: Chris Kale Corcoran - mjcckc@zbzoom.net
C. E. (Edward) Baugh (also Bauch) The remains of the
unfortunate fireman, C.E. Baughs, were shipped to LaPorte, Ind., at 12:30 today
for interment. The first wife of the dedeased was buried there and it was his
last request to rest by her side. A short service was held at the ??? Taylor
Street, previous to the removal.
It transpires that twnety
tons of dynamite cartridges went off in the explosion and the shock was likened
unto and earthquake for miles around the accident.
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David
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Bauch
Obit donated by David Bauch Campdavid68@earthlink.net
Brenn, Edwin - MI City, IN News, Wed. 15 Jul 1903, page 8, column
2.
DROWNING AT LAPORTE.
Youth Eleven Years Old Finds Watery Grave.
Edwin Brenn, aged 11 years, adopted s/o Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Sweitzer of Laporte
was drowned in Stone lake north of Laporte at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening
while in bathing. The body was not recovered until morning when it was found in
30 feet of water and at a point of 60 feet from where the drowning took place.
The deceased is survived by his father and three brothers who reside in
Chicago. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the German M.E. church at
Laporte.
Webmaster note, Edwin is buried next to William F. Brenn and
William Schweitzer and near his mother Bertha Brenn in Section 266 Lakeview
Section, lot 5 grave 3.
Obituary contributed by: Bonnie Dagen at
Jupiter121348@aol.com
Brown, Dora Linderman The
Chesterton Tribune, Monday, July 22, 1946- Mrs Dora Brown Passes
Away -- Mrs Dora Brown, 53, former Chesterton resident, died Friday afternoon
at her home in LaPorte. She was born in Chesterton in Sept 21, 1892, the
daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Linderman. She had lived in LaPorte 31 years. On
June 8, 1916, she was married in Valparaiso to John Brown who survives. She
belonged to the First Methodist Church. Also surviving are two daughters: Mrs
Ida Foyus and Mrs Alice Britton, both at home; one son, Wilbur of California;
three grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs Mabel Schoef of LaPorte and Mrs Agnes
Nulf of Chesterton, and two brothers, Frank and Clarence Linderman of
Chesterton. Memorial services were held Monday afternoon at Haverstock chapel,
LaPorte. Rev CH Lininger officiating. Burial was in Patton cemetery, LaPorte."
Contributed by: Eva Hopkins, Museum Researcher , Westchester Twp, History
Museum - Chesterton
BUNCH, HUBERT - Hubert Lee Bunch, 69, 403 Oberreich St., LaPorte, died today, April 4, at 3:30 am at LaPorte Hospital following an illness of three years. He was born May 1, 1908, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Robert and Dollie (Roach) Bunch and had lived here since 1937, coming from Rossville, Ga. He was retired from Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. On Sept. 13, 1937, in Rossville, he married Mildred M. Palen who survives. Also surviving are one son, Dr. Thomas Bunch of Logan, Utah, and three grandchildren. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. Graveside funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday at Patton Cemetery with Rev. Ronal Dubbels officiating. Friends may call at the Haverstock Funeral Chapel from Thursday evening until 1:15 pm Saturday. Source: LaPorte County Museum in LaPorte, LaPorte, IN. (1978)
MILDRED BUNCH - A graveside service for Mrs. Mildred M. Bunch, 75, of 1900 Andre Ave., LaPorte, who died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1991, at 7:50 am at Countryside Place Nursing Home, will be Friday at 11 am at Patton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock Funeral Home today from 5 to 9 pm. She was born June 19, 1916, in LaPorte County, to Arthur and Julia (Hay) Palen, and lived here all of her life. On Sept. 13, 1937, in Rossville, Ga., she married Hubert L. Bunch, who died April 4, 1978. Surviving are one son, Tom, of Logan, Utah, four grandchildren; one sister, Leora Clark, of Columbus, Mo., and one cousin. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Thurs, Jan 2, 1992, pg. 20, 21. Obituary for Roland Palen:
CAVINDER, ALONZO L. V. - Alonzo L.V. Cavinder, 70, of 611 1/2 Michigan Avenue, died at 12:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his home after an illness of six days. The son of Theodore and Sarah Cavinder, he was born in Ohio on Oct. 11, 1875 and had lived here for 38 years, coming from Medaryville. He was a city employee. On Dec. 31, 1899 in Knox he was married to Rosetta Norman, who died in 1944. H was a member of the Christian church. Surviving are fur sons, Cloyd, Lawrence, and Emery, of LaPorte, and Milton of New Buffalo; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Biggs, Detroit, and Mrs. Bethel Swearingen, Big Bow, Kan.; 22 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vernon of Wheatfield, Ind., and Ernest of Angola. Four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Haverstock's chapel with the Rev. Roy B. Warner officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call tonight at the chapel and until time of funeral. Source: LaPorte Daily Argus, Mar 7, 1949. Cavinder Alonzo L.V. 70 Sarah _____ Theodore Cavinder 3/7/49
Cavinder
- Lawrence A. Cavinder, 63, of Royal Neighbors Nursing Home in
Teegardin, Ind, died at 1 am Sunday at Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, Ind., after
an illness of several years. He was born in Rensselaer, Ind., May 28, 1913, and
lived in LaPorte for most of his life. On June 18, 1961, he was married to
Geneva Elkins, who preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 1967. Mr. Cavinder was a
member of the Maple City Christian Church. He is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Edward (Bethel) Swearingen of North Judson, one brother, Milton Cavinder of New
Buffalo and several nephews and nieces. Two brothers and two sisters preceded
him in death. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at the Haverstock Chapel
with Rev. William Robinson officiating. Friends may call at the Haverstock
Funeral Home after 4 pm today and until the hour of services Tuesday. Burial
will be in Patton Cemetery. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Mon, Nov 8, 1976,
pg.3.
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Cavinder
- ROSE ETTA CAVINDER - Mrs. Rose Etta Cavinder, 65, of 611 1/2 Michigan
avenue, died at 3:38 yesterday morning at her home, following an illness of
four years.
The daughter of Presley and Mary Norman, she was
born in Union Mills on October 28, 1878 and came here from Medaryville. On
December 31, 1899 in Knox, she was married to Lon Cavinder who survives. She
was a member of the Seven Day Adventist church of Knox. Surviving besides her
husband are three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Biggs of Detroit; Mrs. Blanche Hyatte,
Rolling Prairie; Mrs. Bethel Swearingen, New Castle; four sons, Claude and
Lawrence of LaPorte; Milton of New Buffalo and Emery of Chicago; 21
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four brothers, Wilson, Matthew, and
Aaron of Hamlet and John of Culver; one sister, Miss Elizabeth Norman of
Chicago. Four brothers, one sister and her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the Haverstock chapel with the Rev. B.R. Lake of the Free Methodist church
officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow noon
at the chapel and until time of services. Source: The LaPorte Herald Argus,
Saturday, April 15, 1945, p2.
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at
BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Leota
Clark 1924-2004 Mrs. Leota Madeline Clark, 79, of 704 Gary Ct.,
LaPorte, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at 8:50 a.m. at LaPorte Hospital. The
funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev.
Rick Jones officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 9 a.m. until the
service. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery, LaPorte. Source: La Porte
Herald-Argus, (May/28/2004)
Leota Clark LaPORTE -- Leota
Madeline Clark, 79, LaPorte, died of natural causes at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday (May
25, 2004) at LaPorte Hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at
Cutler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be in
Patton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service at the
funeral home. She was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Mill Creek, Ind. Source: The News
Dispatch, (May/27/2004)
Richard
Clark - Mr. Richard M. Clark, 78, of 704 Gary Ct., LaPorte,
died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at 9 p.m. at LaPorte Hospital. Arrangements are
pending with Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus,
Friday, December 24, 2004
Richard Clark LaPORTE - Richard M.
Clark, 78, LaPorte, died at 9 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 23, 2004) at LaPorte
Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cutler Funeral Home with the
Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be at Patton Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from noon until the service Wednesday at the
funeral home. Mr. Clark was born Sept. 2, 1926, in LaPorte. Source: The News
Dispatch, (Dec/27/2004).
RICHARD CLARK 1926-2004
The funeral for Mr. Richard M. Clark, 78, of 704 Gary Ct., LaPorte will be
Wednesday at 1 pm at Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev. Rick Jones
officiating. Mr. Clark died Thursday, Dec 23, 2004, at 9 pm at LaPorte
Hospital. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm and Wednesday from noon until
the service. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery, LaPorte. He was born Sep. 2,
1926, in LaPorte to William and Marie (Barker) Clark. Mr. Clark retired from
Whirlpool as a supervisor after 21 years. Before that he was a bindery
superintendent at Plimpton Press for 28 years. He was U.S. Navy Veteran of
World War II. On Feb. 14, 1947, in LaPorte, he married Leota Madeleine
Wiltfong, who died May 25, 2004. Also preceding him in death were his parents;
one sister, Jude Clark Mitchell; and three brothers, Floyd L. William M. and
Robert J. Surviving are son, Bruce (Felicia) of LaPorte; four grandchildren,
Greg and Amy Clark, Margaret Houtari and Brandon Parks; three
great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Charlotte Clark Conway and Rhea Clark
Hall, both of LaPorte. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Mon, Dec 27, 2004
Mrs. Fannie Craft Funeral Services for Mrs. Fannie Craft, 84, who
died at 10 o'clock Monday night at the Fairview hospital after an illness of
about two years, will be held at the Giese and Kimball funeral home on Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Wilber H. Dickerson officiating. Burial
will be in Patton cemetery. The LaPorte chapter O. E. S. will have a part in
the service. Friends may call at the funeral home from Friday non until time of
the services.
She was born in LaPorte on July 1, 1864 and had lived her
practically all her life. She was married to Seth Craft, who died in 1932. Mrs.
Craft was a member of the First Baptist church of LaPorte of the LaPorte
chapter of O. E. S. No. 280, of which she was a past matron.
Surviving are
one son, Harry V. Craft, LaPorte; a grandson, Vernon Craft, LaPorte, and a
granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Becknell, El Paso, Texas; two great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. Appeared in unknown local newspaper in
1948.
Obituary donated by Denise Romans and typed for the internet by Deanna
West - LaPorte Pioneer Cemetery Web site.
"Karl Dankert - Obituary Daily Herald, LaPorte, Indiana 3 March,
1913: Karl Dankert died at his home, 1012 Rumely Street, Saturday afternoon at
3:30, at the age of 79 years, from old age. He was born in Mecklenberg-Shwerin,
Germany, and leaves to mourn his loss the widow and three children, L.F.
Dankert, Sophia Gillham and Minnie Freeland, all from this county, 16
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 p.m. from the residence. Burial at Patton's cemetery. Rev. Paul
Zumstein officiating. Weir & Petering are in charge."
obituary donated
by Jeffrey Holtz - jholtz@ssqi.com
Louis Fredrick Dankert- DANKERT FUNERAL "Funeral services for
Louis Fredrick Dankert, 82 years old, of 806 Ohio Street, who died at 12:05
p.m. yesterday at the Holy Family Hospital following an illness of one month,
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 at the Haverstock funeral chapel with
the Rev. H. L. Conley officiating. Mr. Dankert was born in Germany on Dec. 23,
1860, and came here at the age of four years. On March 27, 1893, in LaPorte, he
was married to Albertine Krause who preceded him in death. Surviving are four
sons, Louis H. Dankert, of South Dakota, Herman, Edward, and Wilbur Dankert,
all of LaPorte; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Tschappat of Aledo, Ill., and Mrs.
Myrtle Closson of South Bend, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel tonight and
until time of the funeral." - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 1 April 2002
obituary donated by Jeffrey Holtz - jholtz@ssqi.com
MRS. DANKERT (Marie Hillman Dankert)Obituary Daily Herald,
LaPorte, Indiana 25 July 1913 - Mrs. Dankert, widow of the late Karl Dankert,
died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Freeland, two
miles west of Westville, following a stroke of apoplexy she had the day before.
She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Fred, and two daughters, Mrs. Sophia
Gillham, and Mrs. Charles Freeland, 16 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. She also leaves one brother at Stillwell. The body was
brought to the city and taken to the home of Fred Dankert, corner McCollum and
Ridge streets, from which place the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock with burial at Patton's' cemetery, Rev. Hans Zumstein officiating.
Weir and Petering are in charge."
obituary donated by Jeffrey Holtz -
jholtz@ssqi.com
Sophie Dankert - 10-17-1924 The death of Sophie Dankert, 75 years
old, occurred at 620 East Maple Avenue at 12:30 a. m. today. Death came as a
climax to a nervous breakdown, which Mrs. Dankert suffered three weeks ago.
About 50 years ago, Mrs. Dankert came to this country from Germany. She married
Fred Dankert, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Dankert was a member of St.
Paul's Evangelical church. Mrs. Dankert leaves two daughters and one son. They
are Mrs. W. R. Smith of La Porte, Mrs. William Fowler of Michigan City, and
Charles Dankert of Mill Creek. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday
at the home. The Rev. C. G. Bratzel will be the minister. Burial will be at
Patton cemetery, Cutler Bros. are the undertakers.
obituary donated by
Jeffrey Holtz - jholtz@ssqi.com
Erickson, Amanda Christine Ferger -
Possibly Herald Argus, LaPorte, IN Obituary - 11-7-1944 Mrs. Amanda Erickson,
47, wife of John Erickson of Michigan City, died at 1:10 yesterday afternoon
after an illness of five years. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferger,
she was born in Indianapolis on May 21, 1897, and had lived here for 20 years.
She was married to John Erickson on Feb. 25, 1925. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, one son, John Jr., and one
brother, Fred Ferger, of Waukegan, IL. Funeral services will be held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Haverstock Chapel with the Rev. V. E. Squibb
officiating. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow noon
at the chapel and until time of funeral.
Obituary contributed by - Amanda
Million Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
Erickson, John Alvid - Obit for
John Alvid Erickson - on or about 5-31-50 (burial date) John Alvid Erickson,
Sr., of 1701 Monroe Street died Thursday night at his home. He was 59. Mr.
Erickson was born in Sweden, Dec. 29, 1890 and lived here 20 years after coming
from Sweden. He was an employee of the Joy Manufacturing Company, Sullivan
division. On Feb. 25, 1925 he married Amanda Ferger in Indianapolis. Mr.
Erickson was a member of the Baptist Church, Moose, Eagles, and a veteran of
World War I. He is survived by a son, John George Erickson, Jr., of La Porte, a
granddaughter, three brothers and five sisters in Sweden. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the Haverstock chapel directed by the
Rev. Wilbur H. Dickerson. Buriel will be at Patton Cemetery.
Obituary
contributed by - Amanda Million Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
Erickson, Robert - Patton Cemetery,
Cresent Bluff Infant Section, Row #15 Robert Erickson, 9, of 101 Bond Street,
died at his home at 1:45 this morning. He was born here Oct. 26, 1930 and had
lived here all his life. He belonged to the Baptist Church. He is survived by
his father, John Erickson; one brother, John, Jr., amd two grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Mathias Erickson of Sweden. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at
the O. M. Haverstock chapel, the Rev. Stanley Johnson officiating, with buriel
at the Patton Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the chapel from tomorrow noon
until time for the services.
Obituary contributed by - Amanda Million
Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
Erickson, Ruth Caroline - Patton Cemetery,
Cresent Bluff Infant Section, Row #14 - Ruth Caroline Erickson, infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Erickson, 310 B street, passed away at 11:05 last night
at the home after an illness of three days of pneumonia. The child was four
weeks old. She was born on April 5. Surviving are the parents; two brothers,
Robert and John, Jr., at home; three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Erickson
of Sweden, and Mrs. Lottie Ferger of Waukegan, IL. Funeral services will be
held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Haverstock chapel. The Rev. F. G.
Kenney will officiate and buriel will be in Patton Cemetery with O. M.
Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed from 4 p.m. today until the time
of the funeral tomorrow at the Haverstock chapel.
Obituary contributed by -
Amanda Million Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
MRS. CHARLES FREELAND - Obituary Daily Herald, LaPorte, Indiana
Tuesday, 1 November 1921 - "Death came to Mrs. Charles Freeland 1012 Rumely
Street, at 10:15 Monday morning, as mentioned in Monday's Herald. Her death
followed an operation for goiter. Mrs. Freeland was born Sept. 8, 45 years ago
and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dankert of this city, in which she
spent her life. She was married a quarter century ago, this month to Charles
Freeland and to this union were born three sons and two daughters; Elmer,
Raymond, Harry, Edna, and Edith. Fred Dankert of North Dakota is a brother and
Mrs. Joseph Gillham is a sister. Mrs. Freeland was a member of St. Paul's
Evangelical church, and the pastor of that church, the Rev. G.G. Bratzel, will
officiate at the funeral, which will be held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the
home. Burial will be in Patton's cemetery. L.A. Decker will be in charge."
Minnie Dankert Freeland - obituary donated by Jeffrey Holtz -
jholtz@ssqi.com
FREESE , MRS. JENNIE
M .Mrs. Jennie Marie Garrison Freese,
age 38, or rural route No. 1, LaPorte, passed away at the Holy Family hospital
this morning shortly before 2 o'clock after a short illness. She was born here
on April 29, 1901, the daughter of Bert and Jennie Garrison, and had lived in
LaPorte county all her life. On Aug. 25, 1917, she was married here to Murriel
Freese. Surviving are one son, Lawrence Freese, at home; a granddaughter,
Marjorie Freese; her mother of LaPorte, three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Birkholz,
Mrs. Carl Isbell and Mrs. Viola Aylor, all of LaPorte, and four brothers,
Clarence Parker, Bert Garrison, and Cecil Garrison, all of LaPorte, and Floyd
Garrison of Michigan City. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at
2:30 at the Haverstock funeral home, the Rev. Clyde H. Lininger officiating.
Burial will be in Patton cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the funeral
home from tomorrow afternoon until the service. Source: LaPorte County Museum
in LaPorte, LaPorte, IN, Dec 14, 1939
FREESE FUNERAL - - -
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Haverstock
funeral home for Mrs. Jennie Marie Garrison Freese, age 38, or rural route No.
1, LaPorte who died yesterday at the Holy Family Hospital. Surviving are a son,
Lawrence Freese, at home; a granddaughter Marjorie Freese; her mother of
LaPorte; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Birkholz, Mrs. Carl Isbell and Mrs. Viola
Aylor, all of LaPorte; three brothers, Bert Garrsion and Cecil Garrison of
LaPorte and Floyd Garrison of Michigan City, and a step-brother Clarence Parker
of LaPorte. Source: LaPorte County Museum in LaPorte, LaPorte, IN, Dec 15,
1939.
Florence Hartman - Obituary - Mrs. -
Obituary approximate date 1955
Mrs. Florence Hartman, 79, of 210 Park
street, died at 11:50 Saturday morning at the White Tower Nursing home here
after an illness of one year. Mrs. Hartman was born in Benton County, Ia., to
John and Caroline Harger on March 8, 1876 and had lived here 20 years, coming
from North Dakota. She was married in Minneapolis in 1919 to G.A. Hartman. She
was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Surviving are four daughters,
Mrs. Thelma Feather, Campbellsville, Ky.; Mrs. Lola Hatfield and Mrs Ethelyn
White, LaPorte; Mrs. Zola Bergen, Phoenix, Ariz.; three sons, Winslow McVay,
Campbellsville Ky.; and John McVay and Wilbert McVay, LaPorte, 31 grandchildren
and 20 great granchildren; one brother Ralph Harger, Brownstown, Ind.; and one
sister, Mrs. Ad Dickinson, Campbellsville. Funeral services will be held at the
Haverstock Funeral home with the Rev. Harry Hannah officiating. Burial will be
in Patten cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel today and until
the time of services.
Obit donated by: Allen Kenyon -
akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Horace Holloman - La Porte
Herald-Argus 8-18-1965 Horace C. Holloman, 65, of 528 Walnut street, Anderson,
Ind., died at 6 a. m. yesterday at Community hospital in Anderson after a
week's illness. He was born Sept. 30, 1899 in Crawford county, Ga., to Mr. and
Mrs. Marion J. Holloman and was a member of the Church of God in Anderson. Mr.
Holloman who resided in La Porte until January of this year, joined the staff
at the LaPorte sewage disposal plant at the start of its operation here and
continued there until his retirement. Surviving are one son, M. Jay Holloman,
Anderson; one daughter, Mrs. Jack Lane, La Porte; three grandchildren and two
brothers, Guy H. and Clinton Holloman, both of Macon, Ga. Funeral services will
be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Haverstock Funeral home with the Rev. Harold
Helterbridle officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home from tomorrow noon and until time of services.
Contributed by Amanda Million Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
Lucille V. Holtz
Obituary - LaPorte Herald-Argus - 7 September 1992
Feb. 26, 1917 – Sept. 5, 1992
LAPORTE – "Lucille V. Holtz,
75, of 101 Linden Drive, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in Porter Memorial
Hospital, Valparaiso. Mrs. Holtz was born Feb. 26, 1917, in LaPorte and was a
lifelong resident. On March 1, 1936, in LaPorte, she married Ralph Holtz. He
survives with 10 daughters, Marleen Alsfasser, Sue Caddo, Deborah Holtz, all of
LaPorte, Mary Rishling of Tallahassee, Fla., Cindy Eichelberg of Westville,
Cathy Rogers of Michigan City, Sally Jonas of Portage, Cherie Hoover of Hanna,
Judy Gearhart of Hamlet and Karin Carney of Nappanee; two sons, Jeffrey of
North Liberty and Ralph "Buz" of Valparaiso; 28 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gene Raymond of LaPorte.
Services will
be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Haverstock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Patton
Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and until the services
Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Foundation or any charity."
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz -
Jholtz2000@yahoo.com -22
February 2002
Obituary-Ralph Henry Holtz…LaPorte Herald-Argus…9 May
1994 Ralph Holtz "Mr. Ralph H. Holtz, 81, of 101 Linden Dr., LaPorte, died
Friday, May 6, 1994 at 11:55 p.m. at his home. He was born July 19, 1912, in
LaPorte, to Charles and Elizabeth (Gillham) Holtz, and had been a lifelong
resident of LaPorte. Mr. Holtz was a member of St. Paul's United Church of
Christ, and Allis-Chalmers Management Club, had retired as assembly line
foreman after 43 years at Allis-Chalmers Corp., was LaPorte Father of the Year
in 1955, and an unsuccessful candidate for sheriff in 1955. On March 1, 1936,
in LaPorte, he married Lucille Raymond, who died Sept. 5, 1992. Surviving are
10 daughters, Marleen Alsfasser, Debbie DeMartinis, and Sue Caddo, all of
LaPorte, Judy Gearhart of Knox, Cherie Hoover of Hanna, Sally Jonas of South
Bend, Karin Carney and Mary Rishling, both of Nappanee, Cathy Rogers of
Osceola, Ind., and Cindy Eichelberg of Westville; two sons, Ralph "Buz" of
Valparaiso, and Jeff of North Liberty; 29 grandchildren; one sister, Mildred
Proud of Olancha, Calif., and one brother, Warren of Long Beach, Calif. He was
preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wilbur. The funeral will be
at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Baines officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. today and until service
Tuesday. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery." - Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz -
Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
HYATTE, BLANCHE RUTH Mrs. Blanch Ruth Hyatte, 39, of route 1 Rolling Prairie, died at 7:50 o'clock this morning at her home, after an illness of seven months. The daughter of Alonzo and Rose Etta Cavinder, she was born in Renselaer, Ind., on March 4, 1908 and had lived here for 30 years, coming from Renselaer. On June 29, 1929 at Kontz Lake she was married to Walter Hyatte, who survives. She was a member of the Galena Baptist church. Also surviving are two daughters, Lois and Jean, and one son Richard Lee at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Biggs, Detroit and Mrs. Bethel Swearingen, Canyon City, Colo.; four brothers, Emery, Hopkins, Mich.; Milton, New Buffalo, Mich.; Lawrence of LaPorte and Cloyde, LaPorte. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Haverstock chapel, with the Rev. Earl D. Umbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call Sunday noon at the chapel and until time of funeral. Source: The Daily Argus, Frid, Apr 18, 1947, pg. 4.
Hyatte,
Walter - Mr. Walter L. Hyatte, 85, of 200 Linden Drive, Laporte, died
Saturday, April 24, 1993, at 10:30 am at 12655S CR-600W in Hanna. He was born
March 6, 1908, in Hamlet, to Abraham and Edith (Berg) Hyatte, and was a LaPorte
resident for 66 years coming from Knox. Mr. Hyatte was a member of Grace
Baptist Church, and a retired foremen after 10 years service with the LaPorte
Park Department. On June 29, 1928, in LaPorte, he married Blanche Cavinder who
died. On Feb. 14, 1951, in Michigan City, he married Elsie Knox, who died April
29, 1990. Surviving are three daughters, Lois Kurpiel of LaPorte, Joan Sims of
Scottsboro, Ala., and Mary Shedrow of Knox; many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Elmer of Hobart, Ind., and Ira of Monon,
Ind. He was preceded in death by one son, Richard; three granddaughters; two
sisters, and one brother. The funeral will be at 1 pm Tuesday at Haverstock
Funeral home with Rev. Donald Kakaveccos officiating. Friends may call at the
funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm today and until the service Tuesday.
Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Visiting Nurses Association. Source: The LaPorte Herald Argus, Mon, April 26,
1993, pg. 16.
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Grace May Johnson - La Porte Daily Herald, Friday, September 16,
1898: Grace May Johnson, the 7-year-old daughter of Mrs. Willard Warner, died
this morning at 5 o'clock, of convulsions. The child had been a sufferer all
her life and had been in a helpless condition. During the past eight weeks she
had grown weak very fast, the convulsions becoming more frequent until death
relieved the poor little sufferer. Everything was done to relieve her but it
was of no avail. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the home, 809
Ridge street, Rev. C.L. Bovard officiating. Burial at Foster's cemetery. Austin
Cutler has charge of the funeral.
NOTICE NEXT DAY
INFORMATION......BURIAL AT PATTON'S CEMETERY
Daily Herald, 17 September 1898
- Grace May Johnson, whose death was noted in yesterday's Herald, will be
buried Sunday at 3 p.m. from the house, 809 Ridge Street, Rev. C.L. Bovard
officiating.
The burial will be at Patton's
Cemetery. Daily Herald, 19 September 1898 - Grace May Johnson, the little
daughter of Mrs. Willard Warner, was buried yesterday afternoon, services being
held at the house, 809 Ridge street, at 3 o'clock. Rev. C. L. Bovard
officiated. The attendance was so large that many were unable to gain
admittance to the house. There were many floral pieces, it requiring four
little girls to carry them. These were: Alice Collar, Clara Weldeman, Bertha
Bailey, Florence Tanner. The pallbearers were also little misses, they being:
Ethel Francis, Lillie Meining, Lea Couch, May Hutchinson, Verna Sonneborn,
Hazel Siegel. The flower carriers and pallbearers were dressed in white and
walked beside the funeral car from the house to Patton's cemetery, where the
remains were laid at rest
Franklin Kenyon (d: 2/10/1985) - Obit - LaPorte Herald Argus,
LaPorte, Indiana -
Franklin A. Kenyon, 49, of 501 Pulaski Street, LaPorte,
died Sunday Feb. 10, 1985 at 7:34am at LaPorte Hospital. He was born May 12,
1935 in Roswell, S.D. to Keith and Iris (Kewley) Kenyon and had lived here
since 1942, coming from Roswell. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 41, Convenant
Shrine 21, for which he was past Watchman of the Shepherds, White Shrine of
Jerusalem, and was honorary Junior Deacon of the Masonic Lodge. He graduated
from Laporte High School in 1953 and attended South Dakota Agricultural
College. He served in teh Us Air Force 4 years and was a miachinist at Plastic
Masters in New Buffalo, Michigan. On Jan .., 1981, in LaPorte, he married
Loretta Jane Hugely who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Kim Morrow
of Rolling Prairie and Cynthis of New Carslisle; three sons, Mark of Rolling
Prairie, Bradley of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and Allen of Frankfort, Germany;
one step-daughter Mrs. Susan Weirman of LaPorte; two step-sons, Edward Hugley,
Jr. of Fort Hood, Texas; and Robert Hugely of Michigan City; four
grandchildren; his moter, Iris Kenyon of LaPorte, several aunts and cousins.
His father and brother Lowell preceded him in death. The funeral will be
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Charles Cook and
Dr. W. Robert Manning officiating. Friends may call at the Haverstock Funeral
home Tuesday from 2-9 p.m., where a Masonic memorial service will be conducted
at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday at the church from 9-11 a.m. Burial will be in
Patton Cemetery. Obit donated by: Allen Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Iris Kenyon - LaPorte Herald ArgusMrs Iris M. Kenyon, 76, of 1900
Andrew Ave., LaPorte, died Saturday, Dec 19, 1992 at 1:13 p.m. at LaPorte
Hospital. She was born March 3, 1916, in Howard, S.D., to Adelbert and Bertha
Louise (Neuman) Kewley and was a lifelong resident of LaPorte. She was a meber
of First United Methodist Church of LaPorte, White Shrine of Jerusalem, and was
a retired cutter at Coddington. On April 8, 1934, in Mitchell, S.D., she
married Keith Kenyon, who died July 19, 1975. Surviving ar 5 granchildren, 11
great grandchildre; one sister, Ann Rassmussen, of Letcher, S.D. , and four
brothers, Clarence T. Kewley, of Bakersfield, Calif., Adelber Kewley of Buloxi,
Miss., Gerald H. Kewley, of Lakeville, Ind.., and John H. Kewley of Opolasas,
La. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, one sister and three
brothers. The funerla will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Haverstock Funerla Home
with Pastor Warren E. Otter officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home
from 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday. Burila will be in Patton Cemetery.
Memorila Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obit
donated by: Allen Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Johnson, Grace May She
is buried between her mother, Jennie Johnson Warner Soliday, and her
stepfather, Willard Warner, in the Lakeview section, block 272. Footstone is
engraved as follows: Mama's Darling, Grace May Johnson, July 8, 1891, Sept. 16,
1898.
Contributed by Pamela A Kotval at pakotval@tds.net
Keith Kenyon - He died July 19, 1975 - Obituary - LaPorte Herald
Argus (probably run July 21, 1975) Keith Cyrus Kenyon, 65, of 281 Willow St.,
died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday at his home after a two-month illness. He was born,
July 9, 1910 in Roswell, S.D. to Herman and Myrtle (Franklin) Kenyon and had
lived here for 33 years, coming here from Roswell. He was married April 8, 1934
in Mitchell, S.D. to Iris Kewley. Mr. Kenyon ws a member of the First United
Methodist Church, LaPorte Excelsior Lodge 41, Convenant Shrine 21 and was Past
Watchman of the Shepherds. Mr. Kenyon was a retired employee of Allis Chalmers.
Surviving are his wife, one son, Franklin Kenyon of LaPorte, five grandchildren
and one great grandchild. One son and his parents preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at the Haverstock Funeral home with Rev. W. Leon
Hartman officiating. Burial will be at Patton Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home today until the time of services.
Obit donated by: Allen
Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Mark Kenyon - Laporte Herald Argus, January 14, 1997 - Mark
Kenyon The funeral for Mr. Mark "Mark O" Kenyon, 36, of 406 Brighton St.,
LaPorte, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Otto
Minix officiating. He died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 at 2:51 p.m. at LaPorte
Hospital. Friends may call at the funerla home from 2 to 8 p.m. today and until
the service Thursday. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. He was born Sept. 12,
1960 in Laporte, to Franklin A. and Betty (McVay) Kenyon, and was a lifelong
resident of LaPorte. Mr. Kenyon has been a laborer for four years at Wells
Aluminum. On sept 2, 1989 in Laporte, he married Geraldine "Jeri" Gibson, who
survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Amanda and Ashley, both of Laporte;
on son, Keith, of Laporte; one stepdaughter, Misty Whittmore of LaPorte; his
mother, Betty Bagweel of Wartburg, tenn.; two sisters, Kim Morrow and Cindy
Webb, both of LaPorte, two brothers, Allen of Texas and Brad of New Carslisle,
and four stepbrothers, Dennis Bagwell, Jr. of Deer Lodge, Tenn., Briabn Bradley
and Kevin Bagwell, all of Harriman, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his
father.
Obit donated by: Allen Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
MRS. MYRTLE KENYON (died March 7, 1963) - Mrs. Myrtle E. Kenyon,
81 of Schneider drive, Oregon Wis., died at her home last night following an
illness of one month. She was born Sept. 27, 1881 in Parker, S.D., to Lafayette
and Emma Franklinand had lived in Wisconsin for one and a half years, going
there from LaPorte. She was married in 1909 in Parker to Herman Kenyon. She was
a member of the First Methodist Church, was a past noble grand of the Rebekah
lodge, and a past officer in the Royal Neighbors. Surviving are on son Keith
Kenyon, LaPorte; on Grandson, Franklin Kenyon, Kingsford Heights, and one
sister, Mrs. Flora Miller, Hannah. Her husband, one brother and one sister
[preceded her in death. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm Monday at ther
Haverstock Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Floy L. Blewfield officiating and
burial in Patton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel from
tomorrow evening and until the time of the services. from the LaPorte Herald
Argus. " The obit copy is undated but, I believe the date of the Obit to be
March 8, 1963 because my records show Myrtle died March 7th, 1963"
obituary
donated by Allen Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Koepke - La Porte Argus, I find > >> the following in the 18
April 1898 issue: > >> Carl KOEPKE died Saturday at home of son
Charles, 108 Patton Street. Born Germany February > >> 15, 1820. Wife
died in 1895. Leaves seven children > >> to mourn. Interred at Patton
Cemetery.
The Patton Cemetery records show: - KOEPKE Carl, Feb. 15, 1821 -
Apr. 16, 1898
Dora, wife of Carl - Feb. 3, 1825 - Nov. 10, 1895
The
following KOEPKE death records from 1882-1920 are available from the La Porte
County Health Dept., 4th floor, La Porte County Complex.
KOEPKE Carl m w 8
- Jun 17 1890 Michigan City
Edward m w 9 mo - Aug 12 1894 Michigan City
Geo m w 1 - Aug 20 1893 Michigan City
Hannah f w 24 - Aug 25 1888
Michigan City
Henry m w 5 mo -Dec 8 1886 ...
Will m w 6 mo - Mar 30
1885 La Porte
Willie Edw m w 12 - May 20 1902 Michigan City
KOEPKIE
Louie m w 4 - Jan 9 1887 La Porte -
Information - Donated by Fern Eddy
Schultz
Doris I. Korros, (Obit posted Friday, December 28, 2001) Doris I.
Korros - 85 MUNCIE - Doris I. Herwehe Korros, 85, of LaPorte, mother of Muncie
resident Don Herwehe (wife: Mary), died Wednesday in Countryside Place,
LaPorte. She had been a resident of the LaPorte area since 1942, moving from
Newton, Iowa. Mrs. Korros was born April 23, 1916, in Buffalo Lake, Minn., to
Mary Ellen Stock Moore and Alva Moore. She married Don Herwehe on Dec. 28,
1933, in Newton, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1981. She married Edward
Korros, June 27, 1987, in LaPorte. He survives. She worked as a floor manager
for F.W. Woolworth dime store for 22 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member
of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the American Legion Post 21 in Westville. In
addition to her son and husband, Mrs. Korros is survived by three other sons,
Brian Herwehe (wife: Mercedes), LaPorte, Perry Herwehe (wife: Shirley),
Greenwood, and Tom Herwehe (wife: Diann), Port Charlotte, Fla.; two
stepdaughters, Becky Hoot, Stewartville, Minn., and Karen Coder, Auburn; two
stepsons, Tim and Jeff Korros, both of South Bend; two sisters, Rosella Bales,
Colfax, Iowa, and Gladys Griggs, Newton, Iowa; a brother, Duane Moore, Phoenix,
Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Brent Herwehe; a sister,
Frances Sampson, and two brothers, Galen and Riley Moore. Services will be at 1
p.m. Saturday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Mr. David Raymond
officiating. Burial will take place at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends may
call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Haverstock Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until
time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the
American Cancer Society or the donor's choice .
Kruger aka Krueger, Elwood - "ELWOOD A
KRUGER (sic KRUEGER)
Elwood A KRUGER, 74, of 215 B Street, died
at 1:04 p.m. Thursday at Pine Lake division hospital. He had been ill for 13
years.
Mr. KRUGER was born in LaPorte on July 31, 1894 to
William and Lucy (DUNN) KRUGER. He lived here all his life. He was married in
LaPorte on July 31, 1915 to Ethel McGARITY, who survives.
Also
surviving are one son, James, of Portage, Ind.; five daughters, Mrs. Leland
(Martha) BRADY, Mrs. Ernest (Enid) SCHMIDT and Mrs. Jack (Barbara) TRAVIS, all
of La Porte; Mrs. Harry (Meredith) MEYER, Mill Creek; and Mrs. W. R. (Eunice)
STICKLEN, Champaign, Ill.; 18 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; one
brother, Harry W. KRUGER, LaPorte; one sister, Mrs. George BATCHER, LaPorte.
Two sons, one daughter, four brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cutler
Brothers Funeral home. The Rev. Alvin EMBRY will officiate. Burial will be in
Pine Lake cemetery....." HERALD ARGUS, LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana,
Friday, 10 January 1969, page 3."
Contributed by:
ROBERTCLOC@aol.com
Margaret A. Long, (Obit posted Friday, December 28, 2001)
Margaret A. Long, 69 FARMLAND - Margaret Ann Sovich Long, 69, Attica, mother of
Timothy Long (wife: Nancy), died Wednesday. She was a former local
correspondent for the The Journal-Courier, Lafayette. Other survivors: her
husband, Harold Long; three sons, Douglas, Stephen and Robert Long; a brother,
Joseph Sovich, and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death: a brother. Funeral
mass: 10 a.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte. Burial: Patton
Cemetery, LaPorte. Calling: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Maus Funeral Home, Attica.
Memorials: Attica Foundation-Library Fund, local churches or charity of donor's
choice.
Source:
Million, Ivaleen - La Porte Herald-Argus
(Date of death: March 22, 1948) Mrs. Iva Million Funeral services for Mrs. Iva
Million, 64, of 115 Darlington street, who died yesterday morning at her home
will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Haverstock chapel with
the Rev. Hays Duncan of Lafayette officiating. Burial will be in Patton
cemetery. Friends may call from tomorrow noon at the chapel and until time of
funeral. The daughter of Charles and Josephine (Hitchens) Young, she was born
in Logansport on April 13, 1883. She was married to Mack Million on Nov. 20,
1901 at Lake Cicot, Ind. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Lucy Hunter,
San Antonio, Tex.; Ruth Holloman, La Porte; six sons, Harold, East Chicago;
Eugene, Montacello, Ind.; Arnold, South Bend, Ind.; Robert, Rolling Prairie;
Carl, Terre Haute and Jack, La Porte; two brothers, Wheeler Young, Los Angeles,
Calif.; and Earl Young of Calexico, Calif.; two sisters, Pearl Prescott, Los
Angeles, Calif.; Edith Koons, Logansport: 22 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Amanda Million Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
Million, Mack R. - La Porte Herald-Argus
(date of death: December 23, 1949) Mack Ray Million, 66, Route 1, died
yesterday at his home. He was born in Burnettsville, Ind., April 1, 1883 the
son of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert F. Million. He was married in 1901 to Iva Lene
Young at Cicot, Ind. Survivors are one daughter, Ruth Holloman, LaPorte; six
sons, Harold, East Chicago; Eugene, Montacello; Arnold, South Bend; Robert,
LaPorte; Carl, Terre Haute, Ind.; Jack, LaPorte, 26 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. His wife, one daughter and two sons preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday at the Haverstock chapel.
The Rev. Martin M. Rabb will officiate with burial in Patton cemetery. Friends
may call from Sunday noon until services at the Haverstock chapel.
Contributed by Amanda Million Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
EDWARD D. McMURRAY - The Hearld-Argus, LaPorte, Indiana, Friday,
May 31, 1940
Edward D. McMurray, age 74, of Cedar Lake, rural route No. 1,
Crown Point, formerly of LaPorte, passed away at 1:55 a. m., today at Mercy
hospital, Gary. Mr. McMurray had been ill for one day. He suffered a stroke. He
was widely known in LaPorte and formerly a member of the local police
department. At one time he also operated a taxi line in LaPorte. The son of
David J. and Lydia A. McMurray, he was born at Rolling Prairie on July 20,
1883. He lived at Crown Point for the past 13 years, moving there from LaPorte.
He is survived by one brother, W. E. McMurray of South Bend, formerly of
LaPorte; one niece and three nephews. Mr. McMurray was married twice, to Jennie
Bishop and to Blanche Orange, both of whom preceeded him in death. Funeral
services will be held at the Haverstock chapel here at 3 p. m. Monday. The Rev.
Clayton H. Wilson will officiate and burial will be in Patton cemetery. The
body may be viewed at the Haverstock chapel from noon tomorrow, until the time
of the services.
Obit donated by Skip Higgins at
skiphiggins@comcast.net
MRS. MENITA P. MARTIN - Mrs. Menita Pearl Martin, 36, wife of Bedford Martin of 406 Planet Street, passed away this morning shortly after 1 o'clock in the Holy Family Hospital after an illness of one year. She was born in Starke County on Dec. 28, 1901, the daughter of Arthur and Julia Palen, and had lived here most of her life. She was married here in November 1922. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her husband and her mother; five sisters, Mr. Ora Young, Mrs. Clara Slater, Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Mildred Bunch, all of LaPorte, and Mrs. Fern Alsup of Valparaiso; four brothers, George, Rollin and John Palen, all of LaPorte, and Charles Palen of South Bend. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the O.M. Haverstock chapel. The Rev. Mr. Rice of Michigan City will officiate and burial will be in Patton cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the time of the service. Source: LaPorte Daily Herald Argus, Wed, Nov 16, 1938, pg.4.
MRS. FRANK C. MOYER - Mrs. Frank C. Moyer, age 77, passed away today at 12:25 a.m. at her home, 315 G Street, after a short illness. Mrs. Moyer was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are a son, Oscar Moyer of LaPorte; two daughters, Carrie Kepplin of LaPorte and Mrs. May Kilmer of Hammond; a brother, Charles Chambers of Wichita, Kans; six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cutler Brothers chapel, the Rev. William Gustafson officiating. The remains may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday afternoon until the time of the service. Source: The LaPorte Daily Herald Argus, Thurs, March 30, 1939.
Frank G. Moyer, for 31 years a resident of LaPorte, and known to a large circle of friends and acquaintances, died suddenly at 8 o'clock this morning at his home at 315 G Street. He had been feeling as well as usual, so far as his family and friends knew, and his death was wholly unexpected. Because of the suddenness of his death, Dr. W.W. Walkinshaw, county coroner, held an inquest. He pronounced his death due to an organic heart disease. Mr. Moyer was 53 years of age, having been born November 29, 1862, in Pennsylvania. He came here from that state and was a painter and decorator. He was married December 30, 1883, at Knox, Ind., to Miss Arvilla Chambers, who survives him. He is also survived by a son, Oscar Moyer of LaPorte; two daughters, Mrs. Otto Kepplin and Mrs. Lee Kilmer of LaPorte; three half brothers, Charles Albert and John Frye of Nebraska; and two half sisters, Mrs. Ella Richardson of Nebraska and another whose place of residence is unknown. The announcement of the funeral will be made later. Cutler Bros. are in charge. Source: The Daily Herald, Oct 15, 1915, Frid, pg. 7.
Irma McVay (d:11/15/1993) - The funeral for Mrs. Irma I. Mcvay,
76, of 1734 Country Lane Dr., LaPorte, who died Monday Nov. 15, 1993, at 2:11
p.m. at LaPorte Hospital, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Haverstock Funeral Home
with Rev. Mark Bules officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3
to 9 p.m. Thursday and until the service Friday. Burial will be in the Patton
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart, a home for children
in Mooseheart, Ill. She was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Medaryville, Ind., to Guy
and Evelyn (Cassidy) Houston and had resided in LaPorte for most of her life.
Mrs. McVay had retired from Kingsley Furniture Co., and was a member of Women
of the Moose Lodge 492. On June 8, 1935, in Waukegan, Ill., she married Wilbert
McVay who died Oct. 15, 1983 Surviving are six daughters, June Lenig of
LaPorte, Barbara Homan and Nancy Marwuardt, both of Valparaiso, Beverly Baima
of LaPorte, Betty Bagwell of Wartburg, Tenn., and Nora Sherwood of Union Mills;
five sons, James E. Sr. of Hamlet, Robert A. and Guy R., both of LaPorte,
Raymond E. of Suisun, Calif., and William H. of Indianapolis; 31 grandchildren;
31 great-granchildren, one great-great-granchild; four sisters, Nora Ford of
New Port Ritchie, Fla., Juanita Hallberg, of Valparaiso, Patricia Kellems of
LaPorte, and Marilyn Allison of Eleve, Wisc.; and one brother, John Houston of
Elkhart. She was preceeded in death by two grnadchildren, one sister and two
brothers.
obituary donated by Allen Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Mildred McVay - Mrs. Mildred McVay, 86 of 1111 Longwood Dr.,
LaPorte, died Wednesday, March 22, 1989 at 10:55 a.m. at LaPorte Hospital,
following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 26, 1902 in Michigan City, to
Andrew and Maria (Miller) Piper, and lived in the area all her life. Mrs. McVay
was a member of the Baptist Missionary Church and Friendly Neighbors Club. In
1924 in LaPorte she married John J. McVay, who died in November 1963. Surviving
are one son, John K.; two daughters, Garnet Schreiber, of LaPorte, and Evelyn
Upp, of Rolling Prairie; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one
brother, Herschel Piper, of LaPorte; one-half sister, Janus Lockhart of
LaPorte. Two daughters and four brothers preceeded her in death. The funeral
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Essling Funeral Home, with Rev. William L.
Peterson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 4 to 9
p.m. and Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery.
Obit
donated by: Allen Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Wilbert E. McVay - Obituary from the LaPorte Herald Argus -
Wilbert E. McVay (d: 10/15/1983)
Wilbert E. McVay, 73, of 1734 Country Lane
Dr., LaPorte, died Saturday Oct. 15 at 2:22 p.m. at LaPorte Hospital. He was
born Oct. 17, 1909 in Campbellsville, Ky to William Harvey and Florence
(Harger) McVay, and had lived here most of his life. He was a meber of the
Moose Lodge Drill Team and was on the drill team for six years. He retired from
Modine Mfg. after 25 years and Allis Chalmers after nine years. He worked two
years with the Parks department and CCC camps. On June 8, 1935 in Waukeegan,
Ill., he married Irma Houston who survives. Also surviving are six daughters,
Mrs. Daniel (June) Lenig of Rolling Prairie, Ind., Mrs. Craig (Barbara) Homan
and Mrs. Paul (Nancy) Marquardt, both of Valparaiso, Ind. Mrs Lauren (Beverly)
Beam of LaPorte, Betty Bagwell of Pikeville, Ind., and Mrs Richard Sherwood of
Union Mills, Ind; five sons, James W. of Hamlet, Ind., Robert A. and Guy R.
both of LaPorte, Sfc. Raymond E. of Cypress, Calif., and William H. McVay of
Camby, Ind.; 31 grandchidren, five great grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs.
Thelma Feather of Campellsville, Mrs Fred (Ethelyn) White of LaPorte, and Mrs.
Lola WIlliams of Oklahoma. Two grandaughters and two brothers preceded him in
death. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with
REv. William H. McVay officiating. Friends ma call at the funeral home from
noon-9 p.m. today and until the time of services Tuesday. Burial will be in
Patton Cemetery.
Obit donated by: Allen Kenyon - akenyon1@elp.rr.com
Mrs.
Julia Ann Palen - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus December 21,
1943. Mrs. Julia Ann Palen, 68, of 406 Planett Street, died at 1:05 this
morning at the Fairview hospital following an illness of three years. The
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hay. She was born in Donaldson, Indiana on April
28, 1875 and had lived all her life in Starke and LaPorte counties. On July 15,
1896 at Union Mills, she was married to Arthur Palen who died in 1938. She was
a member of the Pentecostal church. Surviving are four sons, Charles, South
Bend; John, Roland, and George all of LaPorte; five daughters, Mrs. Charles
Allsup, Valparaiso; Mrs. Ora Young, LaPorte; Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Clara
Slater, Mrs. Mildred Bunch, all of LaPorte; 29 grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Hay, LaPorte, and Charles Hay of Dodd
City, Kansas. One daughter and one son, three sisters, and four brothers
preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o’clock at the Haverstock chapel with the Rev. James M. Rice
of Logansport officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call
at the chapel until time of funeral.
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Edward Palen - Tombstone photo - Contributed by: Brenda Horton at: BAnnHorton3@aol.com
John W. Palen - Tombstone photo - Contributed by: Brenda Horton at: BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Roland D. Palen, - 80, of 1300 Roberts St., LaPorte, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 1988 at 4:30 pm at his home. He was born May 24, 1908, in LaPorte County, to Arthur and Julia (Hay) Palen, and lived here all his life. Mr. Palen was a member of the Assembly of God Church; Teamsters Local 298 and had retired as yard foreman from AMT Metal. On July 29, 1935, in LaPorte, he married Lillian Vermilyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Betty Jerndt, of LaPorte; two sons, Robert, of LaPorte, and Sidney, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lenora Clark, of Columbus, Mo., and Mrs. Mildred Bunch, of LaPorte. One son, Wayne, and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 am at the Haverstock Funeral Home, with Rev. Gordon Falconer officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Assembly of God Church. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Mon, Dec 19, 1988 pg.2
Clarence Eugene Raymond, Sr.. LaPorte Herald-Argus
“Clarence E. (Tink) Raymond, Sr., 71, of 1918 Monroe Street, died at 12:12
a.m. today (1962) at the Holy Family Hospital after a two month illness. He was
born Oct. 20, 1890 in Allegan, Mich., to David F. and Minnie (Hadden) Raymond
and had lived here most of his life. He was married Nov. 7, 1911 in LaPorte to
Matie Wrase, who died Jan. 25, 1957. Mr. Raymond was a retired employee of the
LaPorte Foundry. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are
one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Holtz, LaPorte; one son, Gene Raymond, LaPorte; 14
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Schultz, Michigan
City, and three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Miller, Golden, Colo.; Mrs. Ray Gangwer,
Westville, and Mrs. Walter Deako, Jenison, Mich. Funeral services will be held
at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer C.
Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Friends may call at
the Haverstock chapel from tomorrow noon and until time of services.”
Clarence Raymond Jr. LaPORTE - Clarence "Gene" E. Raymond Jr., 86, LaPorte, died at 3:14 a.m. Tuesday (July 13, 1999) at LaPorte Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with his son, David Raymond, officiating. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery, LaPorte. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The LaPorte Lions Club will have a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Raymond was born May 20, 1913, in LaPorte to Clarence E. Sr. and Matie W. Wrase Raymond. On April 20, 1935, in LaPorte, he married Audrey V. West. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, David Raymond, Deland, Fla., Dennis Raymond, Plainfield, Ill.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Raymond was retired with 24 years of service in Quality Control at Howmet. He lived in the area all of his life and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose 980, a past president of LaPorte Lions Club, and chairman of the LaPorte Traffic Commission. Memorials may be made to the LaPorte Lions Club.
"Mrs. Matie W. Raymond, 66, of 1918 Monroe Street, died at 2 o'clock this morning at Fairview Hospital. Central Station firemen, who were called to her home when she collapsed shortly before midnight, administered resuscitation for more than two hours in an attempt to revive her. She was then taken to the hospital. She was born Dec. 2, 1890 in LaPorte to Gustav and Louise (Paulis) Wrase and was a lifetime LaPorte resident. Mrs. Raymond was married Nov. 7, 1911 in LaPorte to Clarence Eugene Raymond, Sr. She was a member of the First Christian Church and was active in the Ladies Aid Society of the church until last year. Surviving are her husband; one son, Gene Raymond, LaPorte; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Holtz, LaPorte; one brother, Theodore Wrase, Gary; one sister, Mrs. Ray Gangwer, LaPorte; and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Haverstock Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer C. Johnston and the Rev. Arthur E. Powell officiating. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel tomorrow night and until time of services." Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 25 January 1957
JOHN REED John W. Reed (Bud) Reed, 80, of 211 Wabash St., LaPorte, died Saturday, Oct. 20, at 5:45 pm at his home, following a long illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1899, in LaPorte County to William and Mina (Simcox) Reed and had lived in the county all his life. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Allis-Chalmers Foremen’s Club and Allis-Chalmers Seniors Club, having retired as general foreman of the machine shop at Allis-Chalmers after 45 years service. On July 17, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mich., he married Lola L. Zimmerman who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George (Lois) Johnson of LaPorte; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Miller of LaPorte. His parents, two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Edward A. Meyer officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday and Tuesday until the time of services. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Oct.,1979
William N. Reed, age 72, of 311 Jefferson Avenue, passed away at 8:40 pm yesterday at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of several years. Death resulted from heart disease. The son of John and Elisabeth Reed, Mr. Reed was born near Sauktown in Wills Township, on Jan. 19, 1868. He had lived in LaPorte since 1918, moving here from Rolling Prairie. On Jan. 22, 1890, at South Bend, he married Simcox. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Golda Harness of Mill Creek and Mrs. Elsie Miller of LaPorte; three sons, John of LaPorte; Clifford and Everett Reed of Battle Creek; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Frank Reed of LaPorte; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Schaffer, Mrs. George Bear, and Mrs. Schuyler Hooten, all of Mill Creek, Mrs. Willard Turley of New Carlisle, and Mrs. Fred Bennett of Rolling Prairie. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday at the Haverstock chapel. The Rev. E.L. Mitscheien will officiate and burial will be in Patton cemetery. The body may be viewed at the residence from this evening until 11 am, Friday and then at the Haverstock chapel from 12 noon Friday to the time of the services. Source: The Herald Argus, Wed, Jun 26, 1940 pg. 4.
Robinson, Harriet - LaPorte Daily Herald Argus Monday, Dec 19
1932 - Mrs. Harriet Robinson, age 71, of 407 Maple avenue, passed away at 5
a.m. today after an eight months' illness of complications.
The
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McGarrity, Mrs. Robinson was born in LaPorte
county on Aug 12, 1861, one of a family of 12 children, and lived in this
county all her life. On Oct. 3, 1884, she was married in LaPorte to William H.
L. Robinson, who preceded in death on Dec. 8, 1931. For 40 years Mr. and Mrs.
Robinson were engaged in the gardening business, from which they retired eight
years ago.
Mrs. Robinson was a member of the First Baptist
church and of the W.C.T.U., the W.R.C., the W.B.A. and the Pythian Sisters.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Louis Martine of LaPorte; a
granddaughter, Mrs. Durward McDonald of LaPorte; a brother, Andrew McGarrity of
Chicago, and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at the
home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. F.G. Kenny and the Rev. Clayton
H. Wilson officiating. The body may be viewed from 11 a.m. tomorrow until the
time of the funeral. Burial will be in Patton cemetery with O.M. Haverstock in
charge.
additional information - LaPorte Daily Herald Argus
Tuesday, Dec 20 1932 - Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet M. Robinson, who
passed away yesterday morning, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Martine, 406 Maple avenue, instead of at
Mrs. Robinson's home, 407 Maple avenue, as previously announced. The body may
be viewed at the Martine home this evening and until the time of the funeral
tomorrow. Burial will be in Patton cemetery, with O.M. Haverstock in charge.
Contributed by: Donna Nelson
Robinson, William - LaPorte Herald Argus December 9, 1931 page
2
William H. L. Robinson, age 72, for many years a widely known
LaPorte gardener and descendant of LaPorte county pioneers, passed away at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, 706 Maple avenue.
Death resulted from pneumonia and Mr. Robinson was ill only five days.
Mr. Robinson was born in LaPorte on March 19, 1859, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Robinson, who were pioneers in this county. He himself
had lived here all his life, retiring from the gardening business seven years
ago. On Oct. 13, 1884, he married Harriet McGarity in this city. He was a
member of the Baptist church.
Surviving are his widow, one
daughter, Mrs. Cara Martin(sp) of LaPorte; one granddaughter, Miss Helen Louise
Martine of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Ketchum of LaPorte. One
daughter and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral
services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the residence. The
Rev. F.G. Kenny will officiate and burial will be in Patton cemetery with O.M.
Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed at the home at 5 p.m. today and
until the time of the funeral tomorrow.
Contributed by: Donna Nelson
Schultz, Charles John - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 9-25-1929 "Charles John Schultz, age 74, passed away at his home on Weller Avenue this morning at 7:40 after several years of poor health. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schultz, Mr. Schultz was born in Germany, but had lived here since 1906. He was an employee of the Rustic Hickory Furniture Company. Mr. Schultz was a member of the Methodist church and the Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Minnie Schultz; four sons, William, Edwin, and Arthur Schultz, all of Portland, Ore, and Richard Schultz of LaPorte; a stepson, Clarence E. Raymond; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Elmer A. Miller, Mrs. Ray Gangwer, and Mrs. Walter Deako, three sisters and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cutler Brothers chapel, the Rev. A. H. Kenna officiating. The body may be viewed at the chapel on Thursday and Friday. Burial will be in Patton cemetery."
SMITH, Henry H. - At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon death claimed Henry
H. Smith, of 107 Railroad street, he being in his 58th year. Deceased has been
troubled with heart disease for years, but some short time ago he was attacked
with a lung trouble which caused the ending of his life.
Mr.
Smith was born in Adairville, Ky., in 1837 and came to this city in 1865. He
was an old soldier, having been a member of a Michigan Volunteer regiment. He
enlisted the second year of the war and served continuously till its close.
First he entered the army as a cook but later shouldered a musket and went to
the front. He was the possessor of an honorable discharge from service.
Twenty-seven years ago, 1867, Mr. Smith and Lizzie Olmstead were married and
have ever since resided in this city. Mr. Smith was of African
extraction.
The funeral will be held from the family residence
tomorrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Addison Parker will officiate. The
remains will be laid at rest in Patton's cemetery. - The obituary is from the
Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 11, 1895
Soliday, Jennie Johnson Warner
The
LaPorte Daily Argus, LaPorte, Indiana; Thursday, November 21, 1935, page 2,
Deaths column:
"MRS. JENNIE SOLIDAY -- Mrs. Jennie Soliday, age
74, died about 4:30 this morning at the Ruth C. Sabin home where she had been a
resident since 1928. As Jennie Cummings, she came to LaPorte from Canada at the
age of 14 years. "Mrs. Soliday's only survivors are two cousins, Mrs. Mary
Benner of Portland, Ore., and C. A. Rust of Bismark, N. D.
"Mrs. Soliday was a member of the First Methodist church, the Rose Rebekah
lodge and the Wooman's Relief Corps. "Funeral services will be held at the Ruth
C. Sabin home at 10:30 Saturday morning with the Rev. Russell L. Phillips
officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Cutler Brothers are in charge."
The LaPorte Daily Herald-Argus, LaPorte, Indiana; Monday, November 25, 1935,
page 2:
"SOLIDAY FUNERAL -- Funeral services were held Saturday
at the Ruth C. Sabin home for Mrs. Jennie Soliday, age 74, resident of the home
since 1928 who died Thursday. The Rev. Russell L. Phillips officiated and Mrs.
Elmer Wilhelm and Walter Peglow sang a number. Burial was in Patton cemetery.
From out of the city the following attended the rites, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coulter
of Westville, Mrs. McClellan and Mr. and Mrs. Dodd of Union
Mills."
Contributed by Pamela A Kotval at pakotval@tds.net
SLATER,CLARA - Funeral services for Mrs. Clara C. Slater, 67, of 2902 Oakdale St., LaPorte, who died Thursday, April 3, at LaPorte Hospital, will be 2 pm Saturday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. William M. Woodruff officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon today and until the time of services Saturday. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. She was born Oct. 31 1912, in Knox Co, IN., to Arthur and Julia (Hay) Palen an was a retired employee of LaPorte Hospital. On July 14, 1928, in LaPorte, she married Harry Slater who died June 6, 1970. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Morris and Mrs. Jeannie Yoder, both of LaPorte; one son, William of San Diego, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Zook and Mrs. Mildred Bunch, both of LaPorte and one brother, Roland Palen of LaPorte. One daughter preceded her in death. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Frid, April 4, 1980. SLATER, CLARA 10/31/1912 IN Apr.,1980 LA PORTE Herald Argus
Julius Spiro of Michigan City, aged 77, father of Mrs. Sol Henoch of this city, died last night. The remains will be brought to La Porte tomorrow afternoon on the 3 o'clock car and taken to Patton cemetery for burial. Weir & Sievert are in charge. La Porte Daily Herald, Tuesday, 14 May 1907
Sarah Jane Swanson - Wednesday, 25 April 1944 - LaPorte
Herald-Argus TO BURY WOMAN, 113, HERE FRIDAY
"Burial of Mrs. Sarah Jane
Swanson, 113 years of age, who moved from LaPorte to Chicago in 1902, will be
made in Patton Cemetery Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The body may be
viewed at Cutler Brothers chapel Friday morning. Mrs. Swanson, believed to have
been the oldest native-born American in the nation, died yesterday morning at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Schlossman, 9855 Exchange Avenue, Chicago.
She had been in failing health for several weeks. Funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church, 90th Street and
Houston Avenue, Chicago.
Born in Chillicothe, O., Feb. 1, 1831, Mrs.
Swanson lived in LaPorte from 1880 until 1902. Her husband, Swan, died in 1901
at what was then 201 Short Street. In 1902 she moved to Chicago and for the
past 22 years she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Schlossman. Three
other daughters and a son survive.
Mrs. Swanson’s prized birthday
greetings from Gov. Horner of Illinois and President Roosevelt. One of her
last wishes was that she be buried in the family lot in Patton Cemetery.
Mrs. Swanson is survived by a number of more or less distant
relatives in this community. The list as furnished the Herald-Argus by Mrs.
Schlossman recently includes: Mr. And Mrs. Robert Gillham, 1312 Jefferson
Avenue; Mr. And Mrs. George Gillham, 512 G Street; Mrs. Bertha Peterson and
family, 1309 Jefferson Avenue; Charles Baker and daughter, Sadie, 805 Woodward
Street; Mr. And Mrs. Charles Holtz, LaPorte County; Mr. And Mrs. Herman Sacks,
Hanna; Mr. And Mrs. Clarence Gillham, Union Mills; Mr. And Mrs. Mabel Shreve,
North Judson; Mrs. Cora Gettes and family, Knox; and others in Mishawaka, New
Paris, Hammond, and Griffith."
Submitted by: Jeffrey C. Holtz
Contact: jholtz2000@yahoo.com
SWITZER/SWEITZER
Mrs. Christina Schweitzer, for more than 40 years a resident of La Porte, who died Sunday night at her home, 208 Division street, after an illness of two weeks of peritonitis, as noted in yesterday's Herald, was before her marriage, Christina Hoch. She was born 74 years ago in Goenningen, Wuertemberg, Germany, where she married Conrad Frederick Schweitzer in 1861. The couple came to La Porte in 1866 and had since resided here, Mr. Schweitzer being a wellknown gardner. He survives, as do two sons, John Schweitzer, postmaster at Union Mills, and Gust Schweitzer, traveling salesman for a Chicago wholesale grocery. Two children died in Germany, another died on the Atlantic ocean and two had died since the family came to this country. The deceased was a woman who had suffered the pangs of much trouble during her life, but through it her faith in the supreme guidance never waivered and belief that in the end all would be right was at all times strong. She raised three families, two besides her own. In 1893 she took the 9-day-old child or Mrs. Henry Brenn and brought him up. A few years ago he was accidentally drowned in Stone lake. She also took care of the children of August Rosencranz. She was a devout member of the German Methodist Episcopal church and belonged to the Ladies' society. La Porte Daily Herald, Tuesday, 14 May 1907
Obituaries
GUS A. SWEITZER--Gus A. Sweitzer, 75, of 907
Linwood avenue, died Saturday night at 7 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital
after an illness of two weeks. The son of Conrad and Christina Sweitzer, he was
born in La Porte on March 4, 1878 and had lived here all his life. He operated
the Rose Street grocery for a few years, and then was a wholesale grocery
salesman for 40 years. He was married to Myrtle B. Miller of Union Mills in
1902. Mrs. Sweitzer died in 1943. Mr. Sweitzer was a Methodist and a life long
member of the Elks lodge here. Surviving, are three sons, Glenn of Chicago,
John L., Michigan City, and William E., La Porte, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cutler
Brothers chapel with the Dr. S .Arthur Stewart officiating. Burial will be in
Patton cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel this evening and until time of
service. Herald Argus, 17 Jan 1949
Obituary for Gladys Reed Tappan: Gladys Tappan, 75, of 403 Wabash Ave., LaPorte, died 1 am today, Aug. 24, at the Health Care Center, Elkhart, Ind. She was born Jan. 25, 1904 in Will Twp.; LaPorte Co., to Alfred and Rebecca (Hunt) Reed and lived all her life in LaPorte, Co. On Aug. 22, 1925, in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Stephen Tappan, who preceded her in death March 26, 1966. Surviving are one son, Eugene LeRoy Tappan, of LaPorte; one sister, Mrs. Leona Ferm, of Bristol, Ind., and one brother Howard Reed Hunt, of Lynwood, Calif. One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1 pm Monday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Wilson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday, and Monday until the time of services. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Frid, Aug 24, 1979, pg. 3.
Stephen Tappan, 70, of 403 Wabash Avenue, died at 8:37 pm Saturday at Hines Veterans hospital, Hines, Ill, after a five-year illness. He was born June 9, 1895 in LaPorte county to Charles and Mary Tappan and had lived here all his life. Mr. Tappan was a retired county highway department employee. He was married Aug. 22, 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich., to Gladys Reed. Mr. Tappan was a World War I veteran and a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife; one son, Eugene LeRoy Tappan, LaPorte; four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Kintzele, Michigan City; Mrs. Helen Shippee, Rolling Prairie; Mrs. Carpenter, LaPorte, and Mrs. Amelia Fllinsley, Hamilton, Mont., and one brother Alexander Tappan, Rolling Prairie. Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm Wednesday at the Haverstock Funeral home with burial in Patton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from tonight and until time of services.
Mr. Eugene "Tappe" Tappan - A graveside memorial service for Mr. Eugene "Tappe" Tappan, 67, of 604 W. 18th St., LaPorte, who died Friday, Oct 15, 1993, at 6:15 pm at LaPorte Hospital, will be at 3:30 pm Monday at Patton Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. He was born Aug. 28, 1926, in LaPorte, to Steven and Gladys (Reed) Tappan, and was a life-long resident of LaPorte. Mr. Tappan had worked at Mayes Roofing Co, for 22 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Haverstock Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Source: The LaPorte Herald Argus, Wed, Oct. 20, 1993, pg. 17.
David F. Wagner - Obituary on May 5, 1919 - Headline read
Engineer Succumbs after long Illness. David F. Wagner, Aged 64, had been in
Company's Service Since 1881. Active in Brotherhood. Compelled to Retire from
Work last August, Because of Encroachments of Bright's disease - burial at
LaPorte.
David Franklin Wagner of 422 Jefferson Street, Elkhart, Indiana,
one of the city's best known locomotive engineers, having served the Lake Shore
and New York Central for 39 years, died at his home at 6:45 o'clock this
morning. His death had been expected as he had been seriously ill with Bright's
disease since last August, and had been bedfast for five weeks .
Mr.
Wagner who was 64 years old, having been born in LaPorte on June 26, 1854,
began his railroad career as a brakeman on a construction train in the Evanston
yard on June 1879. He continued in that capacity until the following March when
he became a fireman in the LaPorte yard on an old-time wood burning engine. His
road service began in September, 1881, but after being injured in an accident
at a turntable, he went to work in the roundhouse on August 29, 1886,
continuing until the summer of 1890, when he became a fireman. In 1891 he was
promoted to engineer, being assigned to the old No. 546 in the LaPorte yard. He
remained there until August of 1893, when he was assigned to road service and
ran on the main lines and all branches of the road between Chicago and Toledo.
In 1909 he went to Chicago, where he ran suburban passenger trains until August
of last year, when he was compelled to retire because of his illness. Last
October he returned to this city with his family. Active in
Organizations ---- Mr. Wagner was a member of Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and of the Employees Mutual Benefit association. At one time he was
also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, having served four
years as master of the local lodge. He always was very active in the order and
was sent as the delegate of the lodge to national conventions at Atlanta, GA
and at San Francisco. He also served the lodge as its secretary and
treasurer.
Mr. Wagner's marriage to Miss May Andrews ... took place
on October 28, 1874. His bride was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Andrews.
Mr. Andrews was one of the old Lake Shore company's best known passenger
conductors. Surviving Mr. Wagner are his wife; a son, Thomas F. Wagner, of this
city; two daughters Mrs. Alfred Pounder of this city and Mrs. Charles McClung
of Chicago; two grandchildren, and a sister, Miss Sarah Wagner of
LaPorte.
The funeral services will be held at the home at 10 o'clock
Thursday in charge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The burial will
take place in the Patton cemetery, LaPorte. ....another notice on the obituary
notes that Rev. Cleon Bigler, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bigller, former
residents of Elkhart and an Episcopal Rector of DeKalb, Ill, will officiate.
File donated by Denise Romans
Warkentien, Lillian - Obit from La Porte
Herald-Argus Mrs. Lillian Ruth Warkentien, 92, of Hamilton Grove
Community Center, New Carlisle, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at 2:25 a. m. at
Hamilton Grove following a lengthy illness. She was born nov. 23, 1909, in
Peru, Ind., to Mack and Iva (Young) Million, and had lived in New Carlisle for
eight years, coming from La Porte. Mrs. Warkentienhad worked at First National
Bank and was a member of several local Baptist Church groups and the 700 club.
Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Lain of La Porte; three grandsons; two
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was proceeded in death
by four husbands; one son, Marion J. Holloman; two sisters; and four brothers.
A graveside service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Patton Cemetery with Rev.
John Vincent officiating. Essling Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
Contributed by: Amanda Million Humphrey aemt@csinet.net
Warner, Willard (son of Aaron and Harriet
[Gridley] Warner)
The LaPorte Argus-Bulletin, LaPorte, Indiana; November 2,
1900; Mortuary Record column:
"WILLARD WARNER.
Willard Warner died last night at 7:30 at his late home from a
complication of diseases. He had been seriously ill for a week but had been in
poor health for the past two years. Deceased was born in Oct. 1831 and when but
a lad he moved to this city where he has since resided continuously. He was a
soldier, having fought in the Mexican and Civil wars.
"He
married Miss Sophia Merrill and two children were born to the union, they being
James A. Warner of Three Oaks, and Mrs. Allie Ferguson, of Albion, Mich. Mrs.
Warner died in 1869 and four years ago Mr. Warner married Jennie Johnson, who
survives him. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the
Methodist church at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. H. DeLong will officiate, assisted by
Rev. E. D. Daniels. Patton Post, G.A.R., will conduct services at Patton's
cemetery. A. Cutler, funeral director.
" The Acorn, Three Oaks,
Michigan; November 1900:
"AN OLD RESIDENT GONE --
J. A. Warner attended the funeral of his father which was held
at the Methodist church at LaPorte last Sunday afternoon. The services were
conducted by Rev. A. H. DeLong of that city, assisted by Rev. E. D. Daniels.
The deceased has resided in this vicinity since the early days and is well
known here-abouts, especially by the old settlers. We quote the following
obituary from the LaPorte Herald of Nov. 2:
"'Willard Warner,
who faithfully served his country in two wars, the Mexican and the Civil wars,
died at 7:30 o'clock last evening at his home, 601 Jefferson street, of a
complication of diseases from which he had been suffering for several years.
The deceased was born in New York in October 1831, and came here with his
parents when but a child. In the early fifties he married Sophia Merrill, as a
result of which union there were born to them two children, James A. Warner of
Three Oaks, Mich., and Mrs. Allie Ferguson, of Albion, Mich., both of whom
survive their father. In 1869, Mrs. Warner died and Sept. 14, 1897, the
deceased was married to Jennie Johnson, who mourns his departure.
"'Deceased served throughout the whole of the Mexican war,
entering the army at the age of 16. He was a volunteer 4 1/2 years in the civil
war, being color bearer of his regiment (the 48th Indiana), an honorable but
dangerous position to fill. All reports state that he was an excellent soldier,
being fearless and faithful. Comrade Warner was a member of Patton post this
city.'"
Contributed by Pamela A Kotval at pakotval@tds.net
Mrs. Mary F. Wheeler, (9-17-1923) 61, one of LaPorte's best known
and most popular ladies, passed away at 1:55 a.m. today at the home of her son,
Roy Wheeler, on Weller Avenue, after an illness of nearly a year. Mrs. Wheeler
was born in this city January 31, 1862. On May 1, 1880, she was married to
George L. Wheeler. Five sons born to this union survive her. Mrs. Wheeler was a
charter member of the War Member's society, and a member of the Tribe of Ben
Hur. She belonged to the Christian church and to the Ladies Aid society of that
church. Among those who are left to mourn the deceased woman are five sons, two
sisters and one brother. The sons are Messrs. George, Roy, and Leon of LaPorte,
Lewis of Chicago, and Walter of Crawfordsville. The sisters are Mrs. Bertha
Bunton and Mrs. Lenna Hallett. The announcement of the funeral will be made
later. Cutler Bros. are in charge.
I believe he is buried in Patton.
obit
donated by Chris Kale Corcoran mjcckc@zbzoom.net
Philander Wheeler (April 14, 1899) died today at 3 am. of
dropsical affection at his home corner of Chicago and Washington Streets after
a six weeks' illness, aged 79. He was born Aug 26, 1821, in Franklin County,
Ind., coming here at an early day, his residence in this city covering a period
of about 45 years. Mr. Wheeler was twice married. July 2, 1840, he was joined
in wedlock with Elizabeth McIntyre, who died August 22, 1857 in her 33rd year.
His second marriage, Feb. 24, 1858, was to Elizabeth Krellar who survives him.
Two children were the fruits of the second marriage, a son and daughter, the
former, George Wheeler, residing in this city, the daughter, Celestia Eliza Ann
Albrecht, dying Dec. 17, 1889. Mr. Wheeler was by occupation a saw filer and
general tool repairer. He was for a number of years a carpenter for the Lake
Shore railroad company, and afterwards car inspector. Deceased also worked ten
years for the Loomis Wood Manufacturing company. He was a member of the
Christian Church. His brother, Lewis Wheeler of Bennett, Neb., is expected to
attend the funeral, which will take... (bottom cut off of obituary) (I believe
he is buried in Patton.)
obit donated by Chris Kale Corcoran
mjcckc@zbzoom.net
Marion Wiltfong -Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus February
23, 1957. Marion Wiltfong, 72, of 201 West Twelfth Street, died at 1:35 this
morning at the Holy Family hospital after a one-year illness. He was born April
22, 1885 in LaPorte to Daniel and Betsy Wiltfong and was a lifetime LaPorte
resident. Mr. Wiltfong was a painter and decorator for 22 years and an employee
of the state highway department for 16 years. He was married Dec. 31, 1908 to
Hattie Jane Shippee. He was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are
his wife; one son, Marion Wiltfong, Jr., LaPorte; one brother, one sister and
two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock
Wednesday afternoon at the Haverstock Funeral home with the Rev. Wilber H.
Dickerson officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call at
the Haverstock chapel tomorrow noon and until time of services.
Contributed
by: Brenda Horton at: BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Lucien C. Woodbury - Daily Herald, Thursday, May 11, 1893: The remains of Lucien C. Woodbury, one of the four students of the old Indiana Medical College who were poisoned, as it is supposed, while dissecting, were exhumed from the old cemetery this morning and reinterred at Patton's cemetery. John Ball and Robert Mecum accomplished the work.
Jehu Woodmansee - Daily Herald, Thursday, May 4, 1893: Jehu Woodmansee removed the remains of his daughter, Annie, who was in the Heckman Cemetery and his two little boys who were in Posey Chapel Cemetery, to their lot in Patton's, where they have an $1800 monument.(two little boys would be David & Daniel) )
Obituary-Fremont G. Wrase LaPorte Herald-Argus 22 January 1982 “Fremont G. Wrase, 81, of 8205 Oklahoma Ct., Merrillville, Ind., died Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Lutheran Home, Crown Point, Ind. He was born Nov. 27, 1900, in La Porte to Gustav and Louise (Paulis) Wrase, and lived in Merrillville 35 years, going there from La Porte. He had retired from the Internal Revenue Service, was a member of American Legion Post 83, La Porte, NARFE and was a veteran of W.W.I, serving on the U.S.S. George Washington on which President Woodrow Wilson traveled to sign the peace treaties. On May 18, 1925, in South Bend, Ind., he married Mary Koons who died April 23, 1936. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Andy (Betty) Fekete of Merrillville; Three nephews, Robert Purcell of Clinton, Md., Richard Wrase of Lakeville, Ind., and Gene Raymond of La Porte, and two nieces, Miss Helen Wrase and Mrs. Ralph (Lucille) Holtz, both of La Porte. Funeral services will be at 1 P.M.. Monday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Robert C. Elsner officiating. Friends may call at the Stilinovich, Palmer, and Witrolik Funeral Home, 42nd & Broadway, Gary, Ind., from 2-9 P.M.. Saturday and at the Haverstock Funeral Home from 2-9 P.M.. Sunday and until time of services Monday. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery.”
Zook - Mrs. Anna Zook, 77, of Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home,
died there Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1:10 pm following an illness of three years. She
was born July 15, 1903, in Starke County, Ind., to Arthur and Julie (Hayes)
Palen and had lived here most of her life. She was a member of the Assembly of
God Church and the VFW, Moose and Eagle Auxiliaries. She was married to Orval
N. Zook who died Aug. 3, 1963. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Bunch of
LaPorte and Mrs. Leora Clark of Columbia, Mo., and one brother, Roland D. Palen
of LaPorte. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Graveside
services will be 11 am Wednesday at Patton Cemetery with Dr. Paul W. Murray
officiating. Friends may call at the Cutler Funeral Home from 6-9 pm Tuesday
and until the time of services Wednesday. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Mon,
Oct 6, 1980, pg.3.
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Donated Burial and Note Information
Ketchum, Carrie 1857-1940
Ketchum, Frances C. 1846-1912
The following is a list presented by Denise Romans who believes the
following deceased are buried in Patton Cemetery.
David F. Wagner died in
1854 possibly on Jan. 26th. m. to Angeline in LaPorte Co., 9-1-1840
Angeline Cadwallader Wagner, his wife date's unknown
David F. Wagner, son,
b-26 June 1854 D- 5 May 1919
Sarah Wagner, daughter, d- 20 Nov. 1925
Milton Wager, son, Died on 21 October 1862 in Bowling Green, KY - spelled as
Waggoner on Civil War records
H. Clay Wagner, son, b- 4 Nov. 1844 d- Sept.
1908
Margaret Wagner, Clay's wife, date unknown
Harry Wagner, son,
date's unknown
Hiram H. Andrews b-28 Sept. 1828 D- 2 June 1909
Lucy Ann
Griffin Andrews, wife, b- 29 Aug. 1828 d- 29 Oct. 1908
Mattie Andrews,
daughter, died 1870 7 years old
Fannie Andrews Craft, Daughter, b- 1 July,
1864 d- 22 Nov.1948
Seth Craft, Fannie's husband, died in 1932
