Updated on September 19, 2005
Bauch, Henry A. - From newspaper of May 5, 1945 -
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contributed by David Bauch at
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Baker, Arthur C- "Rites Today" -- A. BAKER, 73, Former City
Official, Dies Arthur C. Baker, 73 of 1544 Weller Avenue who served 3 terms as
a Democratic Party city councilman from the Second ward and five years as City
Water Department Superintendent died at 1:35 a.m. today at Community Hospital.
Mr. Baker had been in failing health for several years. A lfielong resident of
this city, Mr. Baker served as Second ward councilman after his election in
1925, 1929 and 1934. When May Alfred Norris was elected in 1938, Mr. Baker was
appointed superintendt of the water works and served in that post for 5 years.
After serving as supt for 5 years, he continued as an employee of the water
department until his retired on May 1, 1955. Born in 1888 -- He was born in
LaPorte on July 7, 1888 to Louis and Louise Zach Baker. He was married here on
May 11, 1912 to mIss Lillie L. Ahlgrim, who survives. Mr. Baker was a member of
the St. Paul Evangelical & Reformed Church here. Surviors besides his wife
include one son, Billy C. Baker, a fire department captain here; one sister,
Miss Erna Baker and one brother, Walter Baker of LaPorte and two grandhcildren.
Fuenral services will be at 2 p.m.Tuesday at Otto Giese Funeral Home with Rev.
Vcitor P. Frohne officiating. Burial in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may calla t
the funeral home from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of the services. Died Friday
Dec 22 buried Dec 26. - 1961?
Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations
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Baker, Elmer - Mich. CIty News 13 May 1903 pg 8 c 6 -- Elmer Baker, son of Mr and Mrs. Louis Baker of Stone Lake and bro. of Mrs. C.E. Lindenmeyer of this city, passed away at 1 o'clock Friday morning after an illness of six months of tuberculosis. The deceased was born Sept 3, 1885 near Kingsbury. Surviving the deceased in addition to the parents are 3 sisters and four brothers. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at St. Paul's Evan Church, Laporte, Rev. Hanz Zumstein officiating. Burial was at Pine Lake cemetery. -Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations page for her address
BAKER, IRNA Apr 1964 - ?? Newspaper -- Obit -- Miss IRNA BAKER, 84, of 1544 Weller Ave, died at 1:30 a.m. Today at Holy Family Hospital after a short illness. s he was born March 7, 1880 in LaPorte to Louis and Louise Zach Baker and had lived here most of her life. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ. Survivors include a brother, Walter, LaPorte and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur C. Baker, with whom she lived here. Funeral services will be Wed., at 2 p.m. at the Otto E. Giese Funeral hOme here with Rev. Victor P. Frohne officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from after tomorrow noon until the time of the funeral Wednesday. -Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations page for her address
BAKER, KENNETH Z. - FROM: La Porte Herald-Argus, April 14, 1997 Mr. Kenneth Z. Baker, 85, of Hamilton Grove Retirement Center, New Carlisle, and formerly of 501 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, at 8:15 a.m. at his home following a lengthy illness He was born Dec. 20, 1911, in La Porte, to Walter and Marie (Wurster) Baker, and had been a lifelong resident of La Porte. Mr. Baker had retired as a deliveryman for several local dairies, was a former Elks Club member and was a member of La Porte Old Timers Baseball Association. On Nov. 10, 1934, in La Porte, he married Charlotte Reiser, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Barbara Clark and Carol Kuta, both of La Porte, and Marilyn Miller of Denver; eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Essling Funeral Home with Rev. George Vrabely officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the service Tuesday. Internment in Pine Lake Cemetery will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. -Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations page for her address
Baker, Louis - LaPorte Argus, 3-2-1922 -- Louis Baker, age 72 years of Weller Avenue died at his home at 1:34 Thursday morning. The deceased was born in Germany and came to this country when he was 18 years of age. When he was 21 he was married to Louise Zach, who survives him. the following relatives also survive: brothers, John B. Baker and 7 children Mrs. HT Lange; verne and Arthur of LaPorte; Mrs. FC Lindenmeyer, Michigan City; Emil and Walter, of South Bend and Miss Erma Baker of Laporte. He also leaves 9 grandchildren. The deceased was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church and of the Odd Fellows. the funeral will be held from St. Paul's Church at 3:30 Saturday afternoon. Rev. Braizel officiating. Short services at the home will precede the church services. LA Decker is the funeral director and interment will bein Pine Lake Cemetery. -Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations page for her address
Baker, Mrs. Louise - (The Herald Argus, LaPorte, Indiana,
Thursday, May 22, 1941) - Mrs. Louise Baker, 91, Passes Away ** With Picture **
Mrs. Louise Baker, 91, died at 9:30 this morning at her home, 1540 Weller
Avenue. She had been in failing health since before Christmas. She was born 28
August 1849 in Trapton, Mecklenburg, Germany, but came to LaPorte 84 years ago
from her birthplace. On 16 October, 1871 she was married to Louis Baker, who
preceded her in death. Mrs. Baker was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical
Church. Surving are three sons, Arthur Baker, 1544 Weller avenue; E.W. Baker,
1602 Weller avenue; E.W. Baker, South Bend; two daughters, Mrs. C.E.
Lindenmeyer, of Michigan City and Miss Irna Baker, at home, and other
relatives, including 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at home Monday at 2:30, the Rev. Victor P. Frohne
officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery with A.J. Reiser in charge.
The body may be viewed at the home tommorrow afternoon and untill time for the
funeral.
#2--(? Newspaper) - Indiana "DEATHS" Funeral services
for Mrs. Louise Baker, aged 91, who died Thursday will be held Monday afternoon
in her residence, 1540 Weller avenue. Rev. Victor P. Frohne will officate and
burial will be in the Pine Lake cemetery. She was born in Mecklenburg, Germany,
28 August 1849, and came to this country when she was a child. She had lived in
LaPorte for 84 years. In 1871 she was married to Louis Baker, who preceded her
in death. Surving are three sons, Arthur Baker, superintendent of the LaPorte
Water Works; E.W. Baker, South Bend and Walter W. Baker, LaPorte, two
daughters, Mrs.C.E. Lindenmeyer, South Bend, and Miss Irna Baker, at home; 10
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. -Contributed by Karen Zach see our
donations page for her address
Beam, Edward - La Porte Herald-Argus, Saturday, April 3, 1976 page 10 Edward Beam. Edward M. Beam, 63, of 066 N. Garden street, La Porte, died at 11 p.m. Friday at La Porte Hospital after an illness of six months. He was born April 22, 1912 in Burdick, Ind., to Oscar and Anna (Keller) Beam. He was married May 25, 1935 in South Bend to Shirley Shafer. He was a machinery repairman for American Home Foods until his retirement in 1974; he was a member of FOP and was very active in Citizens Band Radio. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Marlene) Krcilek, of La Porte; Mrs. Larry (Ann) Bowen, of Marysville, Wash.; Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Blake, of La Porte; three sons, Dale E. Beam, of La Porte; Lauren Beam of Westville; Terry Lee Beam, at home; two half-brothers, Warren Curtis and Landon Curtis, both of LaPorte and one half-sister, Mrs. Lilliam Brightman, of St. Petersburg, Fla. One half-sister and one half-brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Cutler Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Dubbeis officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and until the hour of services Monday at the funeral home.
Bell, Halo - "MRS. HALO BELL - Mrs. Halo
BELL, 51, of route 1, died at 2:05 yesterday afternoon at the Fairview hospital
after a three-year illness.
She was born Oct. 25, 1904 in La
Porte to Frank A. and Pearl (MILLER) LITTLETON and had lived here most of her
life, living in Montana three years.
Mrs. BELL was married
March 28, 1925 in St. Joseph, Michigan., to George Lyndon BELL. She was a
member of the Waterford Methodist church, WSCS and also taught Sunday school at
the church.
Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs.
Warren EVANS and Mrs. Joe McDONALD, both of La Porte; Iona BELL, at home, and
Mrs. Jay WALDROP, Gary; her parents, La Porte; four sisters, Mrs. W. L. PITMON,
Jackson, Mich.; Marjorie LITTLETON, LaPorte; Mrs. Marvin Loveland, Kalamazoo,
Mich.; Mrs. Frank C. COOK, Saudi Arabia, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at
the Otto E. Giese Funeral home with the Rev. Paul BAKER, Brook, Ind.,
officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the Otto
E. Giese chapel tomorrow noon and until time of services."
HERALD- ARGUS,
LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana, Tuesday 17 July 1956, page 2.
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by: ROBERTCLOC@aol.com
BENNITT,
GUSTA M. Gusta M. Bennitt, 78, of 4484N 700E.,
Rolling Prairie, died at 11 pm Sunday at the LaPorte Hospital. She was born
Feb. 25, 1897 in St. Joseph Co, to Joseph A. and Minnie B. (Haverstock)
Hostetler. She was married March 5, 1919 in St. Joseph Co. to Marvin L.
Bennitt. She was a member of the Olive Chapel Church and the Order of the
Eastern Star, 658, Rolling Prairie. Surviving are her husband; three sisters,
Mrs. Marie Dalton of South Bend; Mrs. Ruth Miller of LaPorte; Mrs. Ann Carlson
of Chicago; two brothers, Allan Clair Hostetler of Herrin, Ill, and Schyler
Hostetler of New Carlisle. One son preceded her in death. Funeral services will
be at 1 pm Wednesday at the Olive Chapel Church with Rev. Kenneth R. Hemphill
officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the
Haverstock Funeral Home from noon Tuesday until 10:30 am Wednesday, then at the
church until the hour of services. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a
memorial service at 7:30 pm Tuesday at the Funeral home. Source: LaPorte Herald
Argus, Mon, Sep 22, 1975.
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MRS. W. J. BLANKSCHEIN - Mrs. Elizabeth Blankschein, age 53, of
312 Fox Street, wife of Walter J. Blankschein, passed away at 1:15 p.m.
yesterday at the Holy Family hospital. Mrs. Blankschein was born at
MichiganCity on Dec. 1, 1886, the daughter of Rudolph and Bertha (Speikein)
Freyer. On June 4, 1909, in LaPorte , she was married to Mr. Blankschein. They
couple resided in LaPorte since their marriage. Mrs. Blankschein was a member
of St. John's Lutheran Church and Circle No. 3 of the Ladies Aid. Surviving are
her husband; one brother, Frank Freyer of Michigan City, and several nieces
& nephews. Funeral servcices will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the
Ebbert & Giese funeral home. The Rev. Manfred E. Reinke will officiate and
burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Ebbert
& Geise home this evening and thence until the time of the services.
Comments: Found at the LaPorte Historical Society Museum,LaPorte,Indiana. No
source is given by them. She is buried at Pine Lake Cemtery, LaPorte, Indiana
This was my Mom's favorite aunt. Sue.
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MRS. ELIZABETH BORMAN - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 7 January
1946 - "Mrs. Elizabeth Borman, 78, of 241 Lincolnway East, died at 8:30 last
night at her home. The daughter of John and Elizabeth Tanger Holtz, she was
born in Germany on October 3, 1867, and lived here since 1873, coming from
Germany. She was married to Alfred C. Borman in LaPorte, who survives. Mrs.
Borman was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and of the Ladies Aid of that
church. Also survives are one son, Alfred F. Borman of Des Moines, Iowa; a
brother, Charles Holtz of route 4; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ruth Tjaden, Peoria,
Ill; a great-grandson, Terry Tjaden of Peoria, and several nieces and nephews.
A sister, Mrs. Anna Daniels preceded her in death. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Giese and Kimball funeral home
with the Rev. Manfred E. Reinke officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow noon and until time of
services."
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Chase, Mrs. Adele (Barnes) - The Herald-Argus, Wednesday, June 5, 1946 page 2 - Chase Funeral. Funeral services for Mrs. Adele (Barnes) Chase, 78, of 405 Maple avenue, wife of Stephen L. Chase, who died at 11:30 yesterday morning at the Fairview hospital, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Haverstock chapel with the Rev. H.L. Conley officiating. Burial will be in Patton cemetery. Friends may call tonight at the chapel and until time of the funeral. The daughter of Joseph and Martha Thompson, she was born in Michigan City on Jan. 22, 1865 and had lived here practically all her life. On Oct. 1, 1937 in La Porte she was married to Stephen L. Chase who survives. She was a member of the Christian church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Lyn L. Barnes, Hammond, Ind., three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
CLARK, CARRIE M. - From: La Porte Herald Argus, February 1985.
The funeral for Mrs. Carrie M. Clark, 93 of Hamilton Grove Retirement Home, New
Carlisle, who died there Saturday, Feb. 16, 1985, will be Wednesday at 1 p.m.
at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. William C. Flewelling officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and
Wednesday until the time of services. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. She
was born Jan. 3, 1892, in Rolling Prairie to James and Georgianna
Shellingberger Harris and had lived in La Porte County all her life. She was a
member of the First Christian Church. On Oct. 15, 1913, in South Bend, she
married David T. Clark who died March 15, 1971. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Donald (Romaine) Wilke of La Porte and Mrs. John (Virginia) Bellemore of
Harper Woods, Mich.; two sons, Lawrence "Larry" and Robert W., both of La
Porte; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Four brothers and three
sisters preceded her in death.
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Closser, Deacon N.W. From "The
Daily Herald, LaPorte, Indiana" Saturday June 20, 1891.
- Deacon N. W. Closser died last evening at 8 o’clock. He was
79 years old the 13th of January last, and was born in Washington County, Penn
on Jan. 13, 1812. He was taken by his parents to Warren County, Ohio at the age
of three years. Subsequently his parents moved to Butler County, where the
deceased lived until 11 years of age, when the family moved to Indianapolis,
arriving there Jan. 8, 1823. In April 1834 Mr. Closser came to LaPorte County,
settling near Door Village and he remained a resident of the County until his
death. In 1833 he married Rebecca, daughter of William Parker, formerly of
Penn., who preceeded him in death. To them were born six children, namely,
Daniel P.; Elizabeth H.; Jerome B.; Sylvanus M.; Joseph A.; and Emily R., who
are all living except Joseph A. He died at Indianapolis. About 8 years ago he
married his second wife in whom he found a true helpmate and whose kind
ministrations attended him in the hour of death.
The deceased
had been for nearly 50 years a Deacon of the Baptist Church, in whose communion
he died. He was a pupil in the first Sabbath School organized in Marion County.
He and his brother were the first teachers of music in this part of the
country. He was the second constable of the County and trustee of Scipio
Township one term. He was Superintendent of Schools and participated in the
Black Hawk War.
Mr. Closser always took part in public affairs
and was identified with the Whig and Republican parties.
Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 1406
Indiana Ave., tomorrow at 4 P.M. Interment will be in Pine Lake Cemetery.
Researched June 5, 1962 by Elvira M. Oakes and donated to this
site by George Parker - twotexansil@earthlink.net
Cross - Mrs. Marilla Davis Cross The LaPorte Daily Argus, Saturday, June 24, 1922 - Mrs. Marilla Davis Cross died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her son, B.F. Cross, at Waterford. Mrs. Cross was born in Chautauqua county, New York, on January 15, 1824, and was 98 years old at the time of her demise. Her marriage to Philander Cross took place on June 15, 1845. She had been a resident of Indiana for 86 years. Surviving her are two children, B.F. Cross, of Waterford, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. William Gregg, of Longmont, Cal; 10 grand-children, 18 great-grand-children and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home of B.F. Cross at Waterford, with a Christian Science service. Burial will take place in Pine Lake cemetery.
Curtis, Harry A. - Harry A. Curtis - Nov
15, 1971 La Porte Herald Argus
Harry A. Curtis, 77, of 312
Woodward street, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday at Pine Lake division hospital after
an illness of two years. He was born March 27, 1894, in LaPorte to Winfield
Scott and Flora (McLean) Curtis and had lived here all his life. Mr. Curtis was
a retired Allis-Chalmers employee. He was married in La Porte, May 13, 1922, to
Florence Russell. He was a WWI veteran and a member of the American Legion.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Frank Curtis, St. Joseph, MI; three
grandaughters and one brother, Frank W. Curtis, Bradenton, FL. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday athe Haverstock Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene
Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. other: - Article
contributed by Bonnie Dagen at Jupiter121348@aol.com
Curtis, Onalee
- Mrs. Onalee Curtis, La Porte Herald Argus
on or about May 16, 1979
75, of 506 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte,
died Tuesday, May 15, at 4:50 p.m. at Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home. She
was born Aug 1 1903, in Hartford, Mich., to Roy and Bertha (Meachum) Andrews
and had lived there most of her life, coming from Hartford.
On
Feb. 11, 1922, in La Porte, she married Lloyd Curtis, Sr., who died in 1965.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carmo) Johnson of La Porte and Mrs.
William (Sandra) McVay of Niles, Mich.; one son, Lloyd J. Jr. of Michigan City;
nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Farrell Andrews and
one sister, Mrs. Robert Weiler, both of La Porte. Funeral services will be
Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Essling Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William McVay
officating. Friends may call at the funeral fhome from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and
until the time of services Thursday. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. -
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Drout, Mrs. Louise Date of obit - Jan 1984- Mrs. Louise P. Drout-
Services for Mrs. Louise p. Drout of 105 Main St who died Sun morning in the
Woodview Rehab Center will be at 11 a.m. Tues in the Carlisle Fun. Home Rev.
Paul H. Frankenfeld, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ of which she
was a member will officiate. Burial will bein Pine lake Cem, Laporte. Friends
may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and until serv. Tues in the fun. home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the church. She was b. in LaPorte, and was a
lifelong area res. on Aug 29, 1925 inMich City, she marr. Valley A. Drout. he
died in April 1952. She ret. in Aug 1963 after 26 years as sec for the Mich
City Public Schools. She also was employed as a sec for 10 years by Dr. Rober
tj. Frost of Mich. City. She was a member of the Evening Guild of St. John's,
Lake Mich. Chapter 98 Order of Eastern Star, Women's Study Club & The
American Red Cross and was a charter member of the Women's Aux of Memorial and
St. Anthony hospitals in Michigan City.
Mich. City News
Distpatch, 23 Jan 1984 p 23 -- Louise P Drout, Michigan City, died at 12:05
p.m. yesterday (Jan 22, 1984) at the Woodview Rehabilitation Center. The
funeral will be 11 p.m. tom. at the Carlisle Fun Home. The Rev. Paul H.
Frankenfeld will offic. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cem, Laporte. Friends may
call at the fun. hoe for 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow until the
serve. Pallbearers are Louis Ziemer, Robert Peters, Elvin Schact, Victor
Herbert, Leroy Reebs and Elsworth Marshall. Mrs. Drout was born in Laporte, the
daughter of Albert & Cornelia (Iffland) Puffpaff. She was a sec. at the
Mich City Public Schools and for Dr. Robert J. Frost. She retired on Aug 31,
1963. She was a Mich. City res for most of her life. n Aug 29, 1925 in Mich.
City, she marr. Valley A. Drout, who d. April 27, 1952. Surviving are a nephew,
Richard Gale, Maitland, Fla; three nieces, Mrs. Alfred Swanson Cincinnati,Ohio;
Mrs. RN Gumbiner, St. Petes, Fla and Mrs. thomas Bridgeford, Lafayette, Calif.
Mrs. Drout was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, the Eve. Gild of
the church & the Sanctuary Choir for many years. She was also a member of
Lake Michigan Chapter OES No 98. Women's Study Club and American Red Cross. She
was a charter member ofr the Women's Aux. at Memorial Hospital and also S.
Anthony Hosp. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns.
Isabelle (Daniels) Ebeck -Obituary - LaPorte Herald-Argus 2
December 1983 - ISABELLE EBECK "Mrs. Isabelle Daniels Ebeck, 81, of 4101N
CR-50W, LaPorte, died Sunday, Dec. 4, at 8:15 p.m. at LaPorte Hospital. She was
born Feb. 15, 1902, in Black Hawk, Colo., to Mathias and Anna (Holtz)
Daniels and had lived here most of her life. She was a member of the
LaPorte Presbyterian Church where she was a teacher and secretary for the
Sunday school for many years. She had retired from the LaPorte County
courthouse. On April 26, 1928, in LaPorte, she married Frank J. Ebeck
who died July 10, 1977. Surviving are one niece and several cousins. The
funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Dr. W.
William Wimberly officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9
p.m. Tuesday and until the time of services Wednesday. Burial will be Pine Lake
Cemetery."
obituary donated by Jeffrey Holtz - jholtz@ssqi.com
Francis, Charles William
OBITUARY: From the "The Herald-Argus" newspaper, LaPorte, Indiana,
Saturday 24 July 1943 (article included a photograph):
"C. W.
Francis. Charles William Francis, 82, an employee of the La Porte post office
for 32 years until his retirment, died at his home, 314 Grove street, at 12:45
this morning.
"From Nov. 1, 1897 until he retired Oct. 7, 1929,
Mr. Francis was a postal employee. Before that he had been a school teacher. He
was also known to thousands of LaPorte county fairgoers for years as one of the
ticket sellers at the main gate box office.
"Mr. Francis was
born in LaPorte county Oct. 8, 1869, the son of Simeon and Mary E. Martin
Francis, and had lived in this county practically all his life. On March 12,
1884 he was married at New Buffalo to Eva Holcomb.
"He obtained
his high school education at Three Oaks and later he attended Central
university at Pella, Ia. Mr. Francis was an active member of the First
Methodist church here until the infirmities of old age forced him to remain at
home.
"Survivors include his wife Eva; two daughters, Mrs. Bert
Mullarky, Goshen, Ind., and Mrs. C. G. Chaney, Xenia, O.; one sister, Mrs.
Wendell Paddock, Columbus, O., and one foster sister, Mrs. Kathryn Teeter,
Rolling Prairie, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 at the O.
M. Haverstock chapel, the Rev. Clyde H. Lininger officiating. Burial will be in
Pine Lake Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Haverstock chapel from
tomorrow until the time for the last rites."
Contributed by: Pamela A.
Kotval 10452 Decatur Ave S Bloomington MN 55438-1948 E-mail:
pakotval@tds.net
Francis, Eva Holcomb From the
"The Herald Argus" newspaper, LaPorte, Indiana, 3 April 1945, page 2:
"MRS. EVA H. FRANCIS. Mrs. Eva H. Francis, 80 years old, widow
of the late Charles W. Francis, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Galen
Chaney, Xenia, Ohio, at 2:05 a.m. today, according to word received here by
friends. "Mrs. Francis resided at 314 Grove street until the death
of Mr. Francis July 24, 1943, when she went to live with her daughter. Mr. and
Mrs. Francis came to LaPorte from Galena township over 50 years ago. Mr.
Francis was in the LaPorte post office for 32 years. Mrs. Francis was active in
church work, as a Sunday school teacher in the First Methodist church, and as
president of the Ladies Aid society. She was a past matron of the Orient
chapter, Eastern Star, a member of the Past Matrons club, and for five years
served as president of the Floral Hall of the LaPorte County Fair.
"She was born near Posey Chapel in this county, July 12, 1864,
the daughter of [James] Henry and Hanna Holcomb. Mr. and Mrs. Francis were
married in New Buffalo, March 12, 1884.
"There were two
daughters, both of whom survive, Mrs. Bert Mullarky of Albuquerque, N. M., and
Mr. and Mrs. Chaney of Xenia. There are five grandchildren and eight [great ?]
grandchildren.
"The body is to be brought to LaPorte and
funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the O. M. Haverstock chapel.
Rev. Clyde H. Lininger will officiate, assisted by Rev. Robert G. Chaney of
Eaton Rapids, Mich., a grandson of the deceased woman. The Eastern Star will
have services at the Haverstock chapel from Thursday noon until time of the
services. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery."
Contributed by: Pamela A.
Kotval 10452 Decatur Ave S Bloomington MN 55438-1948 E-mail:
pakotval@tds.net
MATHIAS DANIELS - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 24 February 1940
- "Funeral services for Mathias Daniels, 75, of rural route No. 3, LaPorte, who
died at the Fairview hospital yesterday morning, will be held Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the Haverstock chapel, Dr. S. Arthur Stewart officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery with O.M. Haverstock in charge. The body
may be viewed at the Haverstock chapel from tonight until time for the funeral.
Mr. Daniels was born in Dobsina, Hungary, on Feb. 24, 1864. He came here 20
years ago from Central City, Colo. On May 25, 1898 he married in LaPorte to
Anna Holtz, who died five years ago. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Frank Ebeck, LaPorte; one sister in Hungary and several nephews and nieces. A
brother and a sister preceded him in death."
obituary donated by Jeffrey
Holtz - jholtz@ssqi.com
MRS. MATHIAS DANIELS - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 11 December
1934 - "Mrs. Anna Holtz Daniels, age 65, wife of Mathias Daniels of rural route
3, passed away at 12:05 a.m., today at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alfred
Borman, 241 Lincolnway East. She had been ill three months with a complication
of diseases. The daughter of John and Elizabeth Holtz, she was born in Germany
on July 9, 1869. She had lived in LaPorte for the past 14 years, moving here
from Colorado. Mrs. Daniels girlhood days were spent in LaPorte as she came
here with her parents when she was four years old. She left LaPorte to go to
Colorado and returned here 14 years ago. She was married to Mathias Daniels in
LaPorte on May, 25, 1899. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Ebeck of LaPorte; one
sister, Mrs. Borman of this city; one brother, Charles Holtz of Kankakee
township; one stepbrother, Charles Freeland of LaPorte and a number of nieces
and nephews. Arrangements for the funeral, in charge of O.M. Haverstock, are
incomplete, and will be announced later. The body may be viewed this evening at
the Borman home."
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MRS. EMMA DANKERT - Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus Friday, 8
February 1946 - "Mrs. Emma Dankert, 54, of 201 J Street, died at 6 o'clock this
morning at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of three months. The
daughter of William and Bertha Borchert, she was born in LaPorte on May 21,
1891 and had lived here all her life. On May 20, 1911 in LaPorte, she was
married to Herman F. (Cutie) Dankert, manager of the Civic Auditorium bowling
alleys, who survives. She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church. Also
survives are one daughter, Miss Mildred Dankert, at home; four sons, Walter,
LaPorte, Arthur and Donald, both at home, and Norman of Michigan City, and two
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Gerdes, LaPorte, and a brother William
Reinholtz, New Carlisle. One son preceded her in death. Funeral services will
be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Haverstock chapel with the Rev.
M.E. Reinke officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call
tomorrow night at the chapel and until time of the funeral."
obituary
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Harold Dankert - LaPorte Herald-Argus Private family services
were held for Mr. Harold W. Dankert, 87, of 254 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte. He
died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at 7:10 p.m. at LaPorte Hospital. Cremation has
taken place and interment will be at a later date in Pine Lake Cemetery.
Michigan City News-Dispatch Harold Dankert LaPORTE - Harold W. Dankert, 87,
LaPorte, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 9, 2001) at LaPorte Hospital. Private
family services were held and cremation took place. Burial of ashes will take
place in Pine Lake Cemetery at a later date. He was born April 21, 1914, in
LaPorte, to Clarence and Ella (Kohne) Dankert. On Oct. 28, 1939, in LaPorte, he
married Eileen Smutzer, who survives in LaPorte. Survivors also include one
sister, Loraine Levenhagen, Hendersonville, N.C.; and two brothers, Howard
Dankert, West Plains, Mo., and Warren (Rose) Dankert, Michigan City. Preceding
Mr. Dankert in death was one brother, Gilmore Dankert. Mr. Dankert was an
operating engineer for Brown Inc. He was a member of First Baptist Church of
LaPorte. He belonged to Local 150 Operating Engineers, and Moose Lodge 492. Mr.
Dankert served in the Army during World War II.
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DEAKO, Walter- - Obituary Grand Rapids Press Monday, January 28, 1974, page 6-C - Walter Deako, aged 72, formerly of 0-8075 Cottonwood Dr., Jenison, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 1974 at the Beacon Light Nursing home. Mr. Deako was the superintendent at the Jenison Mfg. Co. before his retirement. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Tillman of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Charles (Madeline) V. Kelsey of Calif.; five grandchildren, one brother Arthur Deako of Ohio; two sisters, Miss Irene Deako of LaPorte, Ind., and Mrs. Ruth Joyce of Michigan City, Ind.; a half brother Jack Byrne of Calif. Mr. Deako reposes at the Grandville Chapel of Cook Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 10am Wednesday, with his pastor the Rev. William Wiltse of the Grandville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, Ind. Masonic services will be held 8pm Tuesday under the auspices of the Crescent Lodge No. 322, F&AM. The family will be at the funeral home 7 to 9 Monday and Tuesday."
Deako, Willnetta - -Willnetta Deako
Obituary- Michigan City News-Dispatch 18 April 1966 page 4, column 4
“Willnetta Deako…LaPorte, Ind. – Willnetta Deako, 63, Jenison,
Mich., a former local resident, died yesterday after a long illness. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. (EST) Wednesday at the Cook Funeral Home,
Grandville, Mich. A graveside service and burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
at Pine Lake Cemetery. Dr. Floyd Blewfield will officiate. Cutler Bros. Funeral
Home will be in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Deako was born at
Cassopolis, Mich., Feb 13, 1903, the daughter of David and Minnie Raymond. She
was engaged in the millinery business here for 16 years. On June 28, 1924, in
South Bend, she was married to Walter Deako, who survives. Also surviving are
two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Tillman, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Charles
Kelsey, in California: a brother, Richard Schultz, this city; two sisters, Mrs.
Elmer Miller, Golden, Colo., and Mrs. Raymond Gangwer, this city, and five
grandchildren.”
Additional - Obituary Grand Rapids Press 18 April
1966, page 36 "DEAKO-Mrs. Walter (Willnetta C.) Deako, aged 63, of 0-8075
Cottonwood Dr., Jenison, passed away Sunday morning after a lingering illness.
Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Tillman of
Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Charles (Madalyn) Kelsey of California; a brother
Richard Schultz of Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Miller of Colorado and Mrs.
Raymond Gangwer of Indiana, and five grandchildren. Mrs. Deako reposes at the
Cook Funeral Home, Grandville, where friends and relatives may meet the family
Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 until 9. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 10am at the funeral home. Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Committal
services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday at the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte,
Ind."
Ebeck, Frank John - Frank John
Ebeck Obituary - LaPorte Herald-Argus 11 July 1977 "Frank John
Ebeck, 76, of 4101N CR 50W, died Sunday at 5:45 a.m. at his home. He was born
April 22, 1901 in La Porte to William and Bertha (Ludwig) Ebeck, and had lived
here his entire life. Mr. Ebeck was retired as an employee of Modine
Manufacturing Company, and was also owner of the Ebeck Garden Center. He was
married April 26, 1928 in La Porte to Isabelle Daniels. Mr. Ebeck was a member
of the Modine Retired Club. Surviving are his wife; two nieces and one nephew.
One daughter, two brothers, and one sister all preceded him in death. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Haverstock chapel with Jerry Crow
officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home today and Tuesday until time of services."
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Fisher, Frank Lloyd - OBITUARY NOTICE
LAPORTE HERALD ARGUS THURSDAY 07 MAR 1946 FRANKLIN LLOYD FISHER
Frank Lloyd Fisher, 66 of 612 Niles Street, died at 4:30 this morning at the
Fairview hospital after an illness of four months. The son of Peter and
Elizabeth Fisher, he was born in Toledo Ohio, on June 25,1879 and had lived
here for 19 years, coming from Columbiaville, Michigan. He was employed at the
U.S. Slicer Co. On July 25,1899, in South Bend, he ws married to Bessie Fisher,
who survives. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Michigan. Also surviving
are two sons, Lyle Fisher of Akron, Ohio, and Lester Fisher of Gardena, Calif,
three daughters, Mrs. Sylva Leazenby of Columbiaville, Michigan, Mrs. Geraldine
Hitesman, of Laporte, In Mrs. LeEssa Reder of LaPorte, Ind, a sister, Mrs.
Mayme Shigley of Toledo, Ohio, one brother, Robert Fisher of LaPorte, and nine
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the Haverstock chapel, Friends may call from tomorrow noon
Obituary
contributed Joyce Fisher at fishernuthouse@yahoo.com
Fisher, Mrs. Bessie C
OBITUARY NOTICE
LAPORTE HERALD -ARGUS TUESDAY, 20 APRIL 1954
MRS. BESSIE C.
FISHER Mrs. Bessie C Fisher, 74, route 5, Laporte, died at 6:30 this morning in
Fairview hospital after an illness of one year. Mrs. Fisher was born in South
Bend, Ind, Aug 2, 1879 and had made her nome in LaPorte for many years. In July
1899 she married in South Bend to Frank L. Fisher. Surviving are three
daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Hitesman and Mrs. LeEssa Reeder, both of LaPorte,
Ind, and Mrs. Sylvia Leazenby, of Columbiaville, Mi; one son, Lester Fisher,
California, nine grand children, and one sister Mrs. Hattie Peters, South Bend.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at the Haverstock chapel
with the Rev. R. J. Dilling officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel tomorrow noon and until the time of
services.
Obituary contributed Joyce Fisher at fishernuthouse@yahoo.com
Fisher, Peter - OBITUARY LAPORTE DAILY
HERALD 9 SEPTEMBER 1923 PETER FISHER Last taps were sounded for Peter Fisher,
Civil War veteran and only living ex-commander of Patton Post, at his home, 312
Mechanic street, at 4:45 a.m. today, following an illness of two years with
paralysis. Mr. Fisher was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 5, 1845, being 78 years,
eight months and 16 days old at the time of his death. Twenty-nine years ago he
came to LaPorte from Elkhart. The deceased veteran married Elizabeth Miller at
South Bend on May 16. 1874. Mr. Fisher was a member of the Christian Church. A
Widow, three sons and two daughters survive the deceased man. They are Mrs.
Peter Fisher of La Porte, Charles M. Fisher of Lansing, Michigan; Frank Fisher
of Columbiaville, Mich; Robert C. Fisher of La Porte, Ind; Mrs. Mary Shigley of
Toledo, Ohio; Eva Berkheiser of South Bend; One brother, Henry Fisher, and a
sister, Sarah Renner, both of Northumberland, Pa, 19 grand children , and ten
great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Fisher enlisted in Company D, 52nd
Pennsylvania Volunteers, at the beginning of the Civil War. He was discharged
on July 12, 1865 and reenlisted in the same regiment on October 13, 1865. He
was discharged again on Feb 28 1866. Following is a list of battles in which
Mr. Fisher engaged: Lee's Mills, in April, 1862; Williamsburgh, May 5, 1892;
Chickahominy, May 19, 1862; Seven Pines, Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862; Railroad and
Bottom bridges, June 27 and 28, 1862; White Oak Swamp Bridge, June 30, 1862;
Carter's Hill, July 2, 1862; Mathews County, Nov 22, 1862; Glouchester,
Virginia, Dec 14, 1862; Yorktown, Aug 17 to December 31 1862. Funeral services
will be held at the residence at 2:30pm Monday. The Rev.M.G. Long will
oficiate. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery with E. E. Ebbert as the
undertaker.
Obituary contributed Joyce Fisher at
fishernuthouse@yahoo.com
Fisher, Elizabeth - OBITUARY ELIZABETH
FISHER LAPORTE HERALD ARGUS FEB 23, 1945 MRS. ELIZABETH FISHER Mrs. Elizabeth
Fisher, 90, of 910 Scott Street, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
Fairview hospital. She was born in Pennsylvania on July 25, 1954, the daughter
of Samuel and Jane Miller. She was married 71 years ago in the state of
Pennsylvania to Peter Fisher who died 21 years ago. she was a member of the
Christian Church and of the Women's Relief Corps. Surviving are one daughter,
Mrs. Mary Shigley, Toledo, Ohio; Two sons, Frank and Robert, both of laPorte;
10 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Haverstock chapel with the Rev. H. L.
Conley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. friends may call
Sunday noon at the chapel and until the time of the funeral.
Obituary
contributed Joyce Fisher at fishernuthouse@yahoo.com
Fisher, Clarence A. - OBITUARY NOTICE
LAPORTE DAILY ARGUS BULLETIN MONDAY, 07 JUNE,1909 Clarence A. Fisher, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fisher, died yesterday morning at 6:10 o'clock at the home
of his parents, 312 Mechanic street. The deceased had been an invalid for the
past two years, suffering with a complication of troubles. He was born July 17,
1883, at South Bend, Ind. but had resided in this city for the past 15 years.
Besides hisparents he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Eva Berkheiser, of South Bend,
and Mrs. Mary Shigley, of Toledo, Ohio, and three brothers, Franklin of South
Bend, Charles of Lansing , Michigan, and Robert of this city. The funeral
services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev.
Hans Zumstein, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church, officiating. The burial
will take place at Pine Lake cemetery, Austin Cutler is the mortician.
Obituary contributed Joyce Fisher at fishernuthouse@yahoo.com.
Fisher, Clarence A(additional Obit) -
OBITUARY NOTICE LAPORTE DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, 07 JUNE, 1909 Clarence A.
Fischer, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Fischer, died at the home of his parents, 312
Mechanic street, yesterday of tuberculosis after an illness of several years
during which time he was a patient sufferer. The deceased was born in South
Bend. July 17, 1883, but had been a resident of LaPorte for a number of years.
Surviving the deceased, besides the parents, are two sisters, Mrs. Eva
Berkheiser of South Bend and Mrs. Mary Shigley of Toledo, Ohio and three
brothers, Franklin Fischer of South Bend, Charles Fischer of Lansing, Michigan
and Robert Fischer of LaPorte. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at the late home, Rev Hans Zumstein officiating. The burial
will take place at Pine Lake cemetery with Austin Cutler in Charge.
Obituary
contributed Joyce Fisher at fishernuthouse@yahoo.com
Freeland, Chris - Chris Freeland, -
Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 22 August 1918 - 73 years of age, well known
farmer living for many years on his farm some four miles north of the city,
died at 5 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Charles Freeland, which
is in the same neighborhood. Mr. Freeland was born in Germany December 28,
1844. He came to America in 1868 and settled in LaPorte County. Some time later
he was married in LaPorte to Miss Louise Swartzkopf, whose death occurred in
1873. To this union there were born three children now living. They are Mrs.
Ida Tibbs of Midland, Mich., Charles Freeland and Fred Freeland of LaPorte
County. In 1877 Mr. Freeland was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Holtz who survives
him. Of this union was born one child Henry Freeland, now living in this
county. The deceased also three stepchildren, who are children of the second
wife. They are Mrs. Lizzie Borman of LaPorte, Mrs. Anna Daniels of Blackhawk,
Colorado, and Charles Holtz of LaPorte County. He also leaves one brother,
Charles Freeland of LaPorte. There are eight grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Mr. Freeland was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
The funeral announcement will be published tomorrow. Weir & Ebbert are in
charge."
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Freeland - Mrs. Elizabeth (Dorothea Sophia)
(Tanger, Holtz) Freeland -Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 19 December 1918
"Mrs. Elizabeth (Dorothea Sophia) (Tanger, Holtz) Freeland, wife of the late
Christ Freeland, died at 10:45 this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Alfred Borman, 503 Linwood Avenue. The funeral notice will be given later. The
body is in the hands of Weir & Ebbert, funeral directors." -
More
information as follows: Obituary Elizabeth (Tanger) (Holst) Freeland LaPorte
Newspaper 20 December 1918 THE DEATH RECORD Mrs. Elizabeth Freeland, who died
yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Bormann, was born in
Mecklenburg, Germany, November 17, 1840. She was married in the year 1866 to
John Holtz, who died in July 1874. To this union were born three children. On
the 11th of March 1877, she was married to Chris Freeland. To this union one
son was born, Henry Freeland, who died six weeks ago. Mother and son were
devoted companions and it is believed that the shock of his death hastened that
of his mother. The deceased was a member of the German Lutheran Church. She had
a beautiful Christian character, devoting her entire life to her loved ones.
For the past 42 years she had lived on the old homestead and during all those
years she was always a kind neighbor, ready to lend assistance wherever needed.
The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Bormann, of this city,
and Mrs. Mathias Daniels, of Central City, Colorado, and one son, Charles
Holtz, of LaPorte, three step children, and one brother, William Tanger. The
funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Alfred Bormann, 508 Linwood avenue, Rev. Paul Eickstaht officiating. Friends
wishing to view the remains may do so Saturday and Sunday up to the time of the
funeral. Weir and Ebbert are the funeral directors."
Submitted by Jeffrey
Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
Freese,
Clifford R. (Coot) - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus December 12,
1974. Clifford R. (Coot) Freese, 59, of 364 Fairmont road, Kingsford Heights,
died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the LaPorte hospital following a sudden illness.
He was born January 30, 1915 in Starke County Indiana to Lawrence and Martha
(Hay) Freese and had lived in this area all of his life. Mr. Freese was an
employee of Allis-Chalmers. He was married January 1, 1937 to Margaret Gallo.
He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. Surviving are his wife, one
daughter, Mrs. Truman (Gloria) Helt of LaPorte, two sons, William R. Freese of
LaPorte, Raymond Alan Freese, at home, nine grandchildren, three brothers,
Jesse Freese, Sr., Clyde Freese, Rev. Curtis Freese all of LaPorte, and three
sisters, Mrs. Bernice Logos of Fort Ogdon, Florida, Mrs. Ester Black, and Mrs.
Lorriane Thomas, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was preceded in death by
three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
the Haverstock Chapel with Rev. Chester P. Zurawiec officiating. Burial will be
in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 2 p.m. today until
time of services.
Freeze obituaries contributed by Brenda Horton at:
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>Freese, Curtis W. Rev Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus:
Rev. Curtis W. Freese, 64, of 908 East Ohio St., died Friday evening as the
result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Valparaiso. The
Pastor of Apostolic Church of Valparaiso, he was born on May 22, 1912 in Starke
County to Lawrence and Martha (Hays) Freese. A resident of LaPorte since 1909,
he moved here from Bluffton, Ind. He was also an employee of Jaymar-Rudy Corp.
in Michigan City. He was married on May 30, 1932 in LaPorte to Jeanette
Berkowski, who also died in the auto accident. Survivors include one son,
Eugene, LaPorte; one daughter, Sharon Freese, LaPorte; two grandchildren; two
brothers, Jesse and Clyde Freese, both of LaPorte and three sisters, Mrs.
Bernice Logos, Ft. Ogden, Fla., Mrs. Esther Black and Mrs. Lorraine Thomas both
of Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the
Apostolic Church in Valparaiso, with Rev. James Bates. Burial will be in Pine
Lake Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening at
Haverstock’s Chapel and until 10 am Tuesday at the chapel and
until the times of services at the church.
obituaries contributed by Brenda
Horton at: BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Obituary for Jeanette Berkowski Freese: - JEANETTE FREESE Mrs. Jeanette Freese, 62, of 908 E. Ohio St., was pronounced dead at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Friday night following an auto accident that occurred near there. Mrs. Freese, wife of the Rev. Curtis Freese of LaPorte, was born on Jan. 6, 1914 in Chicago to John and Valerie (Ordinski) Berkowski. She had lived in LaPorte since 1956, coming here from Bluffton. She was married to Curtis Freese on May 30, 1932 in LaPorte. Mrs. Freese belonged to the Apostolic Church in Valparaiso where her husband served as pastor. Survivors include one son, Eugene of LaPorte; one daughter, Miss Sharon Freese, LaPorte; two grandchildren, three brothers, Edmund Berk of LaPorte; Herman Berkowski, LaPorte and Louis Berkowski, Flint, Mich. A double funeral service for Mrs. Freese and her husband, who was killed in the accident, will be held at 1 pm Tuesday at the Apostolic Church in Valparaiso. Rev. James Bates will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock Funeral Home Sunday evening and until l10 am Tuesday at the Havestock Chapel and from 11 am to time of the services Tuesday at the church in Valparaiso. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus. Died Jun 25, 1957.
Freyer - Mrs. Frank (Ruby Lucille Badkey)
Freyer Mrs. Frank Freyer:
Mrs. Frank Freyer, 34 living on the
East Dunes highway, near Michigan City, died yesterday morning at 8 at the
Clinic hospital, following an illness with pneumonia. She was born Oct 11,
1902, in Michigan City, as Ruby Lucille Badkey.
She is survived by her
father, Ernest Badkey of LaPorte, her mother, Mrs. Jessie Joslin, Chicago; four
sisters, Mrs. Garner Cibbs of LaPorte; Mrs. Genevieve Keeler, Mrs. Louise
Kelly, and Mrs. Dolores Holbrook, all of Chicago; two brothers, Ernest and
Lawrence Badkey, both of LaPorte; one grandmother, Mrs. Clara Scott, Michigan
City, and her husband.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 at the Ott
Funeral Chapel, Michigan City. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery here.
Friends may view the body tomorrow.
Mrs. Frank Freyer (Ruby) - Buried at
Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, IN. Ruby died 3 Apr 1937 Found at LaPorte Hist.
Museum -no paper or publish date listed.
Obit donated by: Susan Hawkins
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Gale, Charles C. - Mich. City Newsdispatch Aug 29, 1952-- C.C. Gale -- Fun. serv. for Charles C. Gale, 68, Edgewood, who died yesterday will be at 2 p.m. Tues in the First Christian Church with Rev. Donald C. Ford officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, Laporte. Friends may call at the Carlisle Fun Home mOn afternoon and eve. The body will be taken to the churcha t noon on Tues and may be viewed ther euntil the hour of service. Mr. Gale, a local realtor was b. Sept 6, 1883 at Angola In the son of Richard R. and Eliz (Rakestraw) Gale. On Sept 30, 1914 in this city, he marr. Edna Puffpaff, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Charles, Jr. and Richard, three grandchildren and two brothers. The dec. was a member of the First Chr. Church and Acme Lodge No 83 F & AM. he was an elder emeritus of the church.
Gillham - Ethel May Gillham - OBITUARY 1977, 25 July…LaPorte Herald Argus… "Ethel May Gillham, 76, of 1515 Jefferson Ave., died at 6:55 a.m. today at LaPorte Hospital. She was born Aug. 7, 1900, in Kankakee Township, LaPorte County to Walter and Sadie M. (Nichols) Holloway and had lived here all her life. She was married Nov. 5, 1921, in Union Mills, to Robert W. Gillham, who died Oct. 17, 1955. Mrs. Gillham was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. Wilbur (Lenora M.) Bougher, Rolling Prairie; Mrs. Ray (Patricia) Harder, LaPorte and Mrs. David (Betty Jean) Patek, Joliet, IL. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Haverstock Chapel with Dr. G. Ben Hershberger officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel from Tuesday noon and until the time of services." - Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
Robert W Gillham Funeral Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus 18 October
1955 - "Funeral services for Robert W. Gillham, 56, of 1312 Jefferson Avenue
who died yesterday noon, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Haverstock Funeral home with the Rev. Elmer C. Johnston officiating. Burial
will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow noon at the Haverstock
chapel and until time of the funeral. The son of Oscar and Nancy Gillham, he
was born in Clinton Township, LaPorte County on Aug. 21, 1889 and had lived
here all his life. Mr. Gillham was employed by the New York Central railroad.
On Nov. 5, 1921 in Union Mills he was married to Ethel Holloway, who survives.
He was a member of the First Christian Church and the Elks Lodge. Also
surviving are one brother Clarence Gillham of Union Mills; one sister, Mrs.
Mabel Tennis Michigan City. One brother preceded him in death."
- Submitted
by Jeffrey Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
Gleason, Newell - Newell Gleason - b. as Newell Sargeant 11 August 1824 - changed his name in 1843 to Newell Gleason. Served in the Civil War - He enlisted as a Lieut. Colonel 28 August 1862 - age 38 and was Commissioned into Co. S, 87th Inf Reg Ind 2 Sep 1862. Then received a Promotion to Full Col., 22 Mar 1863 Then another Promotion to Brevet Brig-Gen on 13 Mar 1865. He was MO 10 June 1865 at Washington, DC. Died 6 July 1886 - burial in Pine Lake Cemetery.
Gross, Alma - obit 8/7/1933 edition "Herald-Argus" newspaper
LaPorte, Indiana - born 1/27/1878 Sandusky Co, Ohio d. 8/6/1933 Chicago,
Illinois
Mrs Alma M. Gross, age 55, of 502 East Maple avenue,
passed away at 3:30 yesterday afternoon at the Henrotin Memorial hospital in
Chicago. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Moyer, Mrs Gross was born in Ohio on
Jan 27, 1878, moving to this state at the age of 14. She was married in LaPorte
in June, 1896, to Benjamin F. Gross, who preceded in death on Oct 3, 1930. Mrs
Gross was a member of the Christian church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs
Warner Held of LaPorte and Mrs Delano N. White of Gary, a son, Robert L. Gross,
at home, her mother, Mrs Sarah Collins of Three Rivers, Mich, two sisters Mrs
Nettie Newkirk of Joliet, Mont, and Mrs Frank Wetherbee of Three Rivers, Mich,
and a brother James Moyer of Ohio. A son, Earl Gross, preceded in death on June
3, 1928. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, the Rev. Clayton H. Wilson officiating. The body may be viewed at
the home tomorrow afternoon and evening. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery
with E.E. Ebbert in charge. Gross obits contributed by: Judy Morgan at
parmer8769@cox.net
Gross, Benjamin -obit Oct 4, 1930 "Herald-Argus" newspaper
LaPorte, Indiana - Benjamin Gross b. 1/1/1876 LaPorte, Indiana - d. 10/3/1930
LaPorte, Indiana
Benjamin F. Gross The son of David J. and
Chestina Yarger Gross, he was born near Hanna on Jan 1, 1876, and spent his
boyhood days there. On Aug 23, 1896, he was united in marriage to Mary Alma
Moyer of this city and to them were born two sons and two daughters. The elder
son, Earl Raymond, preceded his father in death. Mr. Gross moved with his
family in 1898 to a farm near LaPorte and in 1902 entered the postal service
here. He established his own route, which was the custom of the department at
that time. He served this route diligently for 16 years, resigning Jan 1, 1918,
to assume the superintendency of the county farm. Mr Gross was reappointed
superintendent in 1922. He returned to this city on March 1, 1926, residing at
905 Detroit street. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs Delano
White of Gary and Mrs Warner held of LaPorte, one son, Robeert Lee, at home,
four grandchildren, four brothers, George M., and Walter B, of LaPorte, Harry
E, of South Bend, and Fredrick E. of Yonkers, NY, two step-brothers, Harry
Sheely of Springfield, Ohio, and Forest Sheely of Hanna, one step-sister, Mrs
Alice Gooden of this city. Mr Gross also hads a large circle of neighbors and
other friends.
Gross, Cecil - obit "Herald-Argus" newspaper LaPorte, Indiana 6/4/1985 edition - Cecil Gross The funeral for Mrs Cecil W. Gross, 85, of Hamilton Grove Retirement Home, New Carlisle, who died there Sunday, June 2, 1985, at 7 pm will be Wednesday at 11 am at the Cutler Funeral Home with Dr. Charles W. Cook officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 4-8 pm, and until the time of services Wednesday. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. She was born March 28, 1900, in LaPorte to Van Matre and Lydia (Steinberg) Wright and had lived here most of her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rose Rebekah Lodge 47, American Legion Auxiliary and was the former owner of Gross Letter Service. On Oct 16, 1923 in LaPorte, she married Earl R. Gross who died June 3, 1928. Surviving are a number of cousins.
Gross, Florence - obit 9/4/1979 LaPorte, Indiana newspaper "Herald Argus" Florence Gross Funeral services for Mrs Florence E. Gross, 67, of 57 Keston Elm Dr, LaPorte, who died Saturday, Sept 1, at 6:30 pm at LaPorte Hospital, following an illness of several months were at 11 am today at Cutler Funeral Home, Rev. Martin O. Carlson officiating. Burial was in Pine Lake Cemetery. She was born June 23, 1912, in LaPorte County, to Axel and Hannah (Gustason) Palm and had lived here all her life. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Delta Kappa Gamma, and was a retired teacher, havng taught at Kesling Junior High School, LaPorte High School and Kingsbury Elementary School. On June 15, 1939, in LaPorte, she married George G. Gross who died May 19, 1973. Surviving are one son, Gerald G. of Lake Mills, Wis, one daughter, Mrs Donald (Ingrid) Craft of Veedersburg, Ind, three grandchildren, one brother, Wayne H. Palm of LaPorte and one sister, Mrs Hazel Devenport of Fort Wayne, Ind. One sister preceded her in death.
Gross, George - obit in 5/21/1973 edition LaPorte, Laporte Co, Indiana newspaper "Herald Argus" George Gross George G. Gross, 64, of 57 Keston Elm drive, died Saturday at 6:55 am at Hospital Hospital. (this is actually what the obit says) Mr. Gross was born to Walter and Lana (Teerock) Gross April 30, 1909 in LaPorte and lived here all his life. He married Florence Palm July 15, 1939, in LaPorte, who survives. He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran church, Excelsior Lodge 41 F. & A, and a member of the local Cement Finishers Union. He worked for many years as a cement finisher for Larson-Danielson Constrruction and recently was employed by the J.F. Pritchard Company. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs Donald (Ingrid) Craft of Veedersburg, one son, Gerald of Rohnert Park, Calif, and one grandchild. A sister, Mrs Fred Wood, preceded him in death. Services are Tuesday at 10:30 am at the Cutler Funeral home, the Rev. H. Milton Lundahl officiating. Visitation is from 3pm today until services. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. __________________________________________
Gross, Lana - obit 9/19/1948 edition LaPorte, Indiana newspaper "Herald Argus" born Oct 12, 1887 LANA GROSS Mrs. Lana Gross, 60, of 207 E. Jefferson avenue, died at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the Holy Family hospital. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Teerock, she was born in Buckley, Ill, on Oct 12, 1887 and had lived here practically all her life. On Dec 1, 1907 in Union Mills, she was married to Walter Gross, who died in 1946. She was a member of the First Christian church. Surviving are one son, George G. Gross of LaPorte, six grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs Lena Pane of Kalamazoo, Mich, and Mrs Walter Nichols of Cassopolis, Mich. Her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Wood, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Haverstock chapel with Dr. Charles R. Naftzger officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel until time of funeral.
Gross, Walterobit for Walter B. Gross April 19, 1946 edition LaPorte, Indiana newspaper "Herald Argus" - b. 7/24/1885 - 4/19/1946 GROSS FUNERAL Funeral services for Walter B. Gross, Sr, who died at his home, 207 East Jefferson avenue, yesterday noon, will be conducted by the Rev. Herschel L. Conley at the Haverstock chapel at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be at the Pine Lake cemetery. Mr Gross, who lived in LaPorte all his life, sold monuments for seven years before starting the Gross Construction company which he headed for 16 years. He had been ill for the past seven years, and was 59 at the time of his death. The deceased leaves his wife, Lana, one son, George G. Gross, of LaPorte, and five grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs Margaret Wood, preceded him in death in March, this year.
Gross - EARL RAYMOND GROSS obit appeared LaPorte, Indiana newspaper 6/4/1928 "Herald-Argus" EARL RAYMOND GROSS Earl Raymond Gross, age 31, died yesterday after an illness of two weeks. The son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin F. Gross, he was born at Hanna on March 19, 1897. In 1898 he came to LaPorte with his parents, later attending the public schools of this city. At the age of 16, he enlisted in the U.S. navy. After preliminary training at the Great Lakes Training station he entered the Naval Electrical school at Brooklyn. Upon completing the electrical course, he finished his enlistment on the battleship, Arkansas, and was honorably discharged as an electrician, first class. During most of the time Mr Gross was on the U.S.S. Arkansas, this ship was used to convoy transport ships. After his discharge in June, 1918, he returned to LaPorte to visit his parents for a short time and later was drafted into the army, training with an artillery company at Fort Benjamin Harrison. After the armistice, he was transferred to the Debarkation hospital, New York City, where he served for several months as an electrician. Mr Gross returned to LaPorte in 1919 and entered the electrical business, in which he made many friends. On Oct 16, 1923, he married Miss Cecil N. Wright of this city. He was a member of the Christian church, the American legion, Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen. Mr Gross is surived by his widow and parents, two sisters, Mrs D.N. White of Gary and Mrs W.M. Held, and one brother, Robert Lee Gross of this city. The funeral will be held at the Wright home, 402 D street, at 2 pm Wednesday. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery with E.E. Ebbert in charge. The body may be viewed at the home Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Gorss, Robert Leeobit 6/7/1943 "Herald-Argus" newspaper LaPorte, Indiana - ROBERT LEE GROSS - Robert Lee Gross, 30, of 1002 Indiana avenue, died last night at 5:30 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital following an illness of one month. He was born in LaPorte on April 14, 1913, the son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Gross, and had lived here all his life. He was employed as inspector at the Kingsbury Ordinance plant. On Nov 20, 1942, he was married in LaPorte to Beatrice Bratich. He was a member of the Elks lodge. He graduated from LaPorte High School in 1930. He is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs Marie Held, LaPorte, and Mrs Elizabeth White, Gary, a grandmother, Mrs Sarah C. Collins, Three Rivers, Mich, two nieces, Mrs Bargara Johnson, Valparaiso, and Mrs Shirley Tufteland, LaPorte, two nephews, Richard Held, U.S. navy, and Thomas E. Held, U.S. army. One brother, Earl, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday afteernoon at 3:30 at Cutler Brothers chapel with the Rev. Clyde H. Lininger officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Thursday afternoon and evening.
Hamilton, Luther - Herald, Nov 13, 1908 - Death of Luther
Hamilton: Telegraphic advice from Longcliff Hospital, Lgansport, reports the
death of Luther Hamilton, formerly a resident of LaPorte and for many years one
of the most familiar and most picturesque characters. Remains will be brought
to LaPorte for burial. Funer Sunday, Nov 15, 1908, Cutler Bros., Rev Daniel
officiating. (his age at time of death was 70 per Cutler Funeral Home.)
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Hammond,
Adeline - MRS. ADELINE HAMMOND Mrs. Adeline Chambers Hammond, age 77,
of 513 Fox Street passed away at 7:15 this morning at her home after an illness
of three weeks. The daughter of Obidah and Lydia (Lloyd) Chambers, Mrs. Hammond
was born in LaPorte county on Jan. 20. 1857 and lived here all her life. On
March 17, 1874 in LaPorte, she was married to Henry Hammond who passed away
Nov. 5, 1921. Surviving are two sons, Claud Hammond of Chicago and Clyde
Hammond of Brokaw, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. Daisy Wright of Chicago, Mrs.
Pearl Knapp of Rice Lake, Wis.; and Elgie Hammond of LaPorte; one sister, Mrs.
Ella Cowden of LaPorte; three brothers, Andy Chambers of Seattle, Wash., George
Hammond of Plymouth, and Oscar Hammond of LaPorte. Funeral services will be
held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at the E.E. Ebbert chapel. The Rev. George
J. Childs will officiate and burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. The body may
be viewed at the chapel Sunday evening. Source: LaPorte Daily Herald Argus,
Friday, July 13, 1934.
Obituary contributed by Brenda Horton at:
BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Haverstock, Archie and Edna Tombstone
Hammond,
Henry - HENRY HAMMOND Henry F. Hammond, 513 Fox Street, died yesterday.
He was 67 years old and was born in Wayne county, Ind., October 9, 1854. He was
the only son of Henry and Rebecca Hammond. Mr. Hammond was married March 17,
1874, to Adeline Chambers, who survives him, together with five children and
seven grandchildren. The children are Claude H. Hammond, Mrs. Daisy Wright,
Chicago; Mrs. Pearl Knapp, Rice Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Elgie Granacas, Pittsburgh,
Pa.; Clyde M. Hammond, Wausau, Wis. Funeral services will be held at Ebbert's
undertaking parlors at 3 pm today. The Rev. F.J. Barwell Walker officiating.
Interment will be at Pine Lake cemetery. Source: The Daily Herald, November, 7,
1921. Hammond, Harry F. 67 11/7/21 Argus Newspaper
Obituary contributed by
Brenda Horton at: BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Hays, Arthur - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus. Arthur Hay,
age 41, died Wednesday afternoon at 4:15 at the home of his niece, Mrs. William
Southe, 1404 State street. The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hay. Mr. Hay was born
in LaPorte county and lived here all his life. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
Ellis and Mrs. Julian Palen of LaPorte, and two brothers, John Hay of LaPorte
and Charles Hay of Dodge City, Kansas. The parents, two brothers and a sister
precede him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10
o’clock at St. Peter’s Catholic church, the
Rev John C. Wakefer officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery with E.E.
Ebbert in charge.
Obituary contributed by Brenda Horton at:
BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Obituary for Orville Cedric Hay: HAY FUNERAL Funeral services for Orville Cedric Hay, 48, of 212 Darlington Street, who died at 10 o'clock Sunday night at his home after an illness of several weeks, will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Kelly Funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the Kelly chapel today and until time of services. Mr. Hay was born March 14, 1908 in Indiana and had lived in LaPorte most of his life, come here from Union Mills. Mr. Hay, a laborer, was married Feb 13, 1934 in Michigan City to Hazel David. He was a member of the Assembly of God church. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Bertha, Aletha, Sharon, Gloria and Katherina, all of LaPote; two sons, Wilbur and Jerry, both of LaPorte, and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Scharnweber, St. Clair, Mich; Mrs. Katherine Jennings, Flint, Mich, and Mrs. Margaret Jackson, LaPorte. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Tue, June 12, 1956, pg.2.
Hitt, Owen D. Hitt - Mich. City News DIspatch 15 Feb 1967 p 16 - Owen D. Hitt, 80, who had been living at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Gridgeford, Lafayette, California died at 6:15 last night at John Muir Memorial Hospital, Walnut Creek, Calif. Fun serv. will be at 1:30 p.m. at Carlisle Fun Home with Rev Harold Dean offic. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery in Laporte. Friends may call at the Funeral home from Friday afternoon. He was born Nov 22, 1886 in Byron, Ohio, to John W and Rebecca Daily Hitt. He had living here for 45 years and had resided with aqnother daughter, Mrs. Alfred Swanson, 202 Superior St until last year. He was a retired Michiana Prod machinist. He was marroed July 8, 1909 to Grace March who died in 1918. He later married Luella Puffpaff on October 8, 1923 in Hillsdale, Mich. She died in 1947. He is survived by 3 sons, Dalton Hitt, Byron, Ohio; Ernest Hitt, Belmont, cALIF; and Wesley Dunkin, Ft. wAYNE; two other daughters, Mrs. Cyril Delisle, Byron, Ohio and Mrs Robert Gumjbiner, St. Peters Fla; 20 grandchildren and five borhters, ira, Plymouth, Mi; Glenn, Archibald, Ohio; Clarence, Springfield and Byron, Ohio. He was a member of the First Chrisitian Church here. - Contributed by Karen Zach - see our donations page for email address
HOCK, George R.,(PINE LAKE CEMETERY, LaPorte, Indiana) b. June
1862, in Bohemia, Austrian Empire to George and Catherine (VOREL) HOCK who had
a farm north of Rolling Prairie. George emigrated in 1978 behind his parents
who emigrated in 1870. I believe he emigrated with his Uncle Frank Vorel
(Wearl). George was the brother of John P. HOCK b. 1872 of Michigan City,
Indiana, and the uncle of Big Al (Aloysius) and Little Al (Eligius) HOCK near
Rolling Prairie and Hudson Lake areas. George R. HOCK married Cathie, b.
December 1862 in Indiana. George and Cathie had three sons, and one daughter:
Matthew b. December 1886, Nicholas b. January 1890 and Joseph b. December 1895,
and Fannie b. 1892 according to a 1900 census record of Center Township,
LaPorte, Indiana where they lived.
George died in 1948 from injures
received when he was struck by a car driven by Dale Rose of near LaPorte, while
crossing the street near his home. He was 87 years old when the accident
happened. He died at Fairview Hospital. His funeral was officiated by Rev. E.
Schumaker.
Also buried in this cemetery are his son Joseph HOCK who
died in 1974 and his wife:
Leona (Cook Travis) HOCK, b. October 10,
1900 in LaPorte, Indiana. She died December 12, 1993. She was residing at
Fountainview Terrace prior to her death. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church. For more information on the HOCK FAMILY of LaPorte County, Indiana,
Lots of other family names, too. Submitter: Diana Hock Crawford Email:
dilcrawf@yahoo.com
Holtz, Charles A. - Charles A. Holtz - LaPorte Herald-Argus “Charles A. Holtz, 81, of 1535 Sallwasser Avenue, died last evening at 10:35 in his home after failing health of one year. The son of Mr. And Mrs. John Holtz, he was born Nov. 11, 1871 in Germany. He had lived in LaPorte County since he was two years old, coming from Germany. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Holtz was married Nov. 11, 1902 in Wanatah to Elizabeth Gillham who survives. The deceased belonged to the Maccabee lodge. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Lee Proud of Wautoma, Wis., and three sons; Wilbur of Wautoma, Wis., Ralph of LaPorte and Warren of Long Beach, Calif.: 22 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one niece. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Giese and Kimball Memorial home. The Rev. Victor P. Frohne will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the memorial home tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock and until time of services.” - Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
Elizabeth (Gillham)Holtz HOLTZ FUNERAL "Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Otto E. Giese Funeral home for Mrs. Elizabeth Holtz, 78, of 1535 Salwasser avenue, who died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday at Community hospital after a year's illness. The Rev. Victor V. Frohne will officiate and burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the Otto E. Giese chapel from this evening and until time of service. She was born June 16, 1883 in LaPorte County to Joseph and Sophie (Dankert) Gillham and had lived here all her life. She was married Nov. 11, 1902 in Wanatah to Charles A. Holtz who died Dec. 29, 1952. Mrs. Holtz was a member of St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Proud, LaPorte; three sons, Wilbur Holtz, Wautoma, Wis., Ralph Holtz, LaPorte, and Warren Holtz, Long Beach, Calif.; 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, George Gillham, LaPorte." - Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
HOSTETLER,
MRS. ALICE DAWSON - Mrs. Alice Dawson Hostetler, age
63, of Wills township, died last night at her home following a short illness.
She was born April 10, 1864, in Wills township, the daughter of Obadiah and
Polly Dawson, and lived in this county all her life. She was united in marriage
on April 6, 1892 to John H. Hostetler, who survives her. She was a faithful
member of the Christian church at Sauktown. Besides her husband the following
survive; two daughters, Miss Mable Hostetler at home, Mrs. Ethel L. Haverstock
of LaPorte; two grandchildren, Eleanor and John W. Haverstock; three brothers
George Dawson of Kokomo, Aaron Dawson of Wills township and Irvin Dawson of
LaPorte; one sister, Miss Sarah E. Dawson. Three sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, the
Rev. M.G. Long officiating. The body may be viewed Wednesday and Thursday until
the time of the funeral. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery with O.M.
Haverstock in charge. Source: The Daily Argus, Mar 27, 1928.
Contributed by:
Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
HOSTETLER, MABEL - Mabel A. Hostetler, 79, of
route 1, Mill Creek, died today at 4:50 am at the Anderson Nursing home. She
was born in LaPorte county on May 27, 1894 to John and Alice (Dawson)Hostetler,
and has lived in LaPorte county all her life. She was a member of the First
Christian Church of LaPorte, and a charter member of the Wills Township Home
Demonstration club circle No. 6 of the church. Survivors include, one sister,
Mrs. Ethel Haverstock, of LaPorte; one niece and one nephew; and one grandniece
and one grandnephew. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the
Haverstock chapel, with Revs. Wallace Jones and Elmer C. Johnston officiating.
Friends may call from Friday noon until the time of services. Burial will be in
Pine Lake Cemetery. Source: LaPorte County Museum in LaPorte, LaPorte, IN, Sep
13, 1973.
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Houston, Oliver - Oliver Houston - LaPorte
Herald Argus about 1955: Oliver Houston Oliver Houston, 67, of Alhambra
Calif.., husband of the former Dr. Grace Line Homan of LaPorte, died at 8:30
Sunday night at their home in Alhambra. He had been ill for one year. Mr.
Houston was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on 1 Jan., 1888. He and Dr. Homan were
married at Ventura, Calif., on April 21, 1933. He was a member of the Methodist
church. His wife survives. Funeral services will take place at the Cutler
Funeral home here at 3:30 Friday with the Rev. Eugene R. Balsley officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the Cutler chapel
tomorrow night until the time of services.
obit donated by Allen Kenyon,
this is not one of his study groups.
Kaufmann, Rudolph - RUDOLPH
KAUFMANN - Rudolph Kaufmann, 80, of 8456 Euclid avenue. Chicago, died at
ll:05 o'clock this morning at the Fairview hospital. The son of Andrew and
Louise Kaufmann, he was born in Chicago on April 8, 1868.
On. Jan. 8,1890
in LaPorte he was married to Sophia Lange, who survives. Also surviving are two
sisters, Mrs. Dora Evans of Whiting and Mrs. Christine Bryan, Chicago. One
daughter preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Monday
afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Griesel Chapel, 10240 Ewing avenue, Chicago, with
the Rev. Mr. Stauch officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. O.M.
Haverstock is in charge of arrangements here. Obit donated by & Note added
Linda Chappel - "I'm not sure which paper this was in but his date of death was
Feb. 24, 1949." Linda may be reached at lchappel279@hotmail.com
KNIEF, REV. DANIEL L - FROM: La Porte Herald-Argus, April 14, 1997 Rev. Daniel L. Knief, 33, 0f 382 Sassafras Dr., Valparaiso, died Friday, April 11, 1997, at 11:36 p.m. on U.S. 30 east of Ind. 51, Merrillville. He was born Dec. 20, 1963, in Springfield, Ill., to Louis and Hilda (Wacker) Knief, and had lived in Valparaiso for 11 months, coming from Wood River, Neb. A 1986 graduate of Concordia University of River Forest, Ill,. Rev. Knief attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, served a one-year vicarage at Christ Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Ark., was a pastor of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, serving Lutheran churches in Rushin, Upland, and Wood River, Neb. An active participant in the Nebraska Lutherans for Confessional Studies, he attended St. Michael Lutheran Church in Hebron, Ind. And was a security officer at South Lake Mall. On July 16, 1988, in Valparaiso, he married Elizabeth Hallberg, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Sarah of Valparaiso; one son, Matthew of Valparaiso; his parents of Chebanse, Ill.; two sisters, Darla Heuermann of Peoria, Ill., and Kristin Ahrens of Sauk Rapids, Minn., and one brother, Rev. Roger of Sioux Falls, S.D. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at St. John Lutheran church, La Porte, with Rev. Brent Kuhlman of Hebron, Neb., officiating. Friends may call at Haverstock Funeral Home from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and at the church from noon until the service Wednesday. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for his children.
Ketchum, Harold "Chick" George Jr. - A tribute published in the
pages of THE TRIBUNE - South Bend, Ind, Oct 15, 1992 Memorial
Obituary "Entered Into Eternal Rest - Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1992
Harold Ketchum Jr. Nov 12, 1946 - Oct 14, 1992
Walkerton -
Harold "Chick" Ketchum Jr. 45, of 319 Lilac Drive, died about 7 a.m. Wednesday
in his home after an illness. Mr. Ketchum was employed by Century Soft Water
Co., South Bend, for five years as a plumber. He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in
Chicago and lived in the area for 12 years, coming from Chicago. On Nov 5,
1955, in Oak Park, Ill., he married Karen Henderson. She survives with a
daughter, Nicolene A. of Fish Lake; two sons, Harold "Trace" G. III and Kenneth
P., both of Fish Lake: one grand-daughter, his parents, Geraldine and Harold
Ketchum Sr. of Des Plaines, Ill; a sister Jean Ketchum of Chicago: and a
brother, Peter. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Services
will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte. Burial will be
in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and
until services Monday in the funeral home.
Obituary contributed in loving
memory by his wife, Karen Henderson Ketchum, and children
Norman Leap, one of the best known farmers in Laporte county, died at his home near the Summit Wednesday afternoon of apoplectic paraylsis. He was stricken about ten days ago, since which time he had been gradually failing until the end came. The deceased was born in Switzerland county, IN October 24, 1830. He received his education at the college for mutes at Indianapolis. He was married to Mary A. Pointon in 1862, two years following his removal to Laporte county. He and his bride settled on the homestead where Mrs. Leap died seven years ago and where Mr. Leap passed away. The deceased is survived by one son, Charles Leap of Laport county and two daughters Mrs. O. D. Burlingame of Laport country and Mrs. C. M. White of Chicago. He also leaves one half brother James Neal of California and two half sisters, Eliza Chambers of Lebanon, and Mrs. Frances Shaddy of Vevay. Mr. Leap was a man of kindly disposition. He had hosts of friends who regret deeply his death. Both Mr. and Mrs. Leap were devoted members of the Dunkard church. The funeral service will be held at the summit church sunday morning at 10 o'clock and the burial will take place at Pine Lake cememtary. (1908 Newspaper - died 24 Oct 1908)
Leap, Mary Ann At 10 o'clock Saturday evening Mrs.
Mary Ann Leap died at her home near the Summit. The deceased had been in poor
health for the past year. Her demise, however, was a shock to the family on
account of its suddeness. Mrs. Leap was born near Liverpool, England, Jan.17,
1838 and when a child, came to this country. After a brief residence in New
York the family moved to Laporte County, where Mrs. Leap was married in 1861.
Three children with the husband survive. They are Mrs. O. D. Burlingame,
Summit: Mrs. C.M. White, Chicago and Charles, who lives at home. Mrs. Leap was
a mute and was educated at the state institution for mutes at Indianapolis. She
was a devout believer in the Dunkard faith and the good works recorded of her
are countless. She had a large circle of friends who will feel they have
sustained a personal loss. The funeral was held today at 10 o'clock. Rev.
Richard Shreve officiating. Interment took place at the Pine Lake cemetary,
Laporte. Michigan City Newspaper Oct 1901
Leap obits contributed by: Connie
Burkett - connie0751@comcast.net
Luther, Sylvia L. - Mich City News Dispatch p 10 Tuesday, 3-9-1982 -- Sylvia L. Luther, 87, 244 Pine Lake Ave, LaPorte, died at 4:15 p.m. yesterday (March 8, 1982) at Countryside Place after a seven-year illness. T he serv. will be at 1 p.m. Thurs at Haverstock Fun Home with the Rev W Robert Manning offic. Friends may call at the fun home tomorrow after 1 p.m. and Thurs until the serv. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cem. Mrs. Luther was born March 13, 1894 in LaPorte oOunty and had lived int he county all her life. On Feb 19, 1944 in LaPorte, she married Louis Luther, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Virginia Rupenthal, Laporte, two stepsons, Richard Luther, South Bend Ind and Robert Luther, Valparaiso, ind; six grandchildren,t wo great grandchildren and a sister, Elsie Minges, Knoxville, Tenn. Two daughters, a son, a sister and a brother are deceased. Mrs. Luther was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and the American Legion Aux. The family requests that memorials be given to St. Paul United Churh of Christ. Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations page for her address
Macher, Kurt --KURT MACHER Funeral services for Mr. Kurt J. Macher, 76, of 203 Washington St., will be Saturday at 11 am at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Sroka officiating. He died Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 4:40 am at LaPorte Hospital. Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm today and Saturday from 9 am until the time of service. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospitc/Continuing Care Unit of LaPorte Hospital or St. Vincent DePaul Society of Sacred Heart. He was born June 17, 1926 in Dziedzice, Poland to Victor and Elizabeth (Kolasa) Macher and had lived in Michigan City for 51 years, coming from Poland. Mr. Macher retired in 1984 after 32 years as a route salesman for F.W. Means Company. He was also a wholesale deliveryman for Angelo Bernacchi's and a bartender for PNA for many years. He was a member of PNA, PRCU, Polish Falcons, Moose Lodge of LaPorte, F.O.P. of LaPorte and the PNA Rod and Gun Club. During WWII he was in forced labor in Germany and France from 1941 to 1945. In May of 1945 he volunteered for the Polish Land Forces and spent one year in Italy under British command. He then served as part of the Polish Resettlement Corp until 1948. On Oct. 23, 1965, in Michigan City, he married Helen Wawok who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Nancy Baslinger of New Buffalo, Mich., Rosemarie Emerick of LaPorte, Cynthia Hycner of Michigan City, and Debra Kuspa of South Bend; four sons, Kenneth Wawok, James and Robert all of LaPorte and William of Colorado; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Hilda Duis of Littleton, Colo. He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis and his parents. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Dec 27, 2002. - Obituary contributed by Brenda Horton at: BAnnHorton3@aol.com
McMurray - Helen McMurray - LaPORTE Herald Argus - Helen Lillian Kemp McMurray, 92, LaPorte, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 10, 1999) at Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home, LaPorte. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev. Bud Walterhouse officiating. Burial is in Pine Lake Cemertery, LaPorte. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. today and Saturday until the service at the funeral home. Mrs. McMurray was born Jan.13, 1907, in Essen, Germany, to Michael and Marie Neuman Kemp. On Jan. 15, 1925 in Crown Point, Ind. she married Walter M. McMurray. He died March 11, 1966. Surviving are daughter-in-law, Emily McMurray, LaPorte; twin granddaughters, Diana Lundell, LaPorte, and Linda Colborn, Rolling Prairie; a grandson, Jeff......(part of obit. missing) ...Schaffer's Laundry. She was a member of LaPorte Miissionary Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Salon 228, 40 &8. Memorials may be made to LaPorte Miissionary Church or Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home.
WALTER M. McMURRAYHerald Argus- LAPORTE, Ind. - Walter M.
McMurray, 61, 1307 "K" St., died at his home at 4:45 p. m. yesterday after a
long illness. Funeral services will be held 2 p. m. Monday at Culter Bros.
Funeral Home with Rev. James Martin officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake
Cemetery . Friends may call the funeral home after noon tomorrow. Mr. McMurray
was a Kroger store manager at Hammond for many years and later was employed at
DeLuxe Products. He was born July 31, 1904, and was married Jan 15, 1925, to
Helen Kemp, who survives. Also surviving are son Jack, LaPorte; four
grandchildren; a sister, and two brothers.
Obit contributed by Skip Higgins
at skiphiggins@comcast.net
Moeschl, Lawrence - - The La Porte Daily Herald-Argus, Friday, May 11, 1942 page 2 DEATHS. . Lawrence Moeschl, age 43, of 203 Warren street, passed away at the Holy Family hospital at 1 o'clock this morning after an illness of three months. The deceased man was born in Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moeschl. He had lived in this country for the past 18 years, being a moulder by occupation. Surviving are his mother, Elizabeth Moeschl of La Porte, three brothers, Joseph Moeschl of Wisconsin, William and Anton Moeschl of La Porte; one sister, Mary Bolster of La Porte. His father preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body may be viewed now at the O.M. Haverstock funeral home, until the time of the funeral. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery.
Munday, Harrison Marcelus - civil war veteran, one time resident of La Porte County. Synopsis of obit states he had a brother named John of Chicago, sister Sallie Ayres of LaPorte and and Louise Shepherd of Chicago. Obit on file with Pine Lake Cemetery Obits.
Obituary for George R. Palen - George R. Palen, 62, of 212 Darlington Street, died at 10:30 pm Tuesday at his home after an illness of seven years. He was a World War II veteran and an employee of the Casting Service corporation. He was born in Starke County on May 9, 1905 to Arthur and Julian Ann (Hay) Palen. He lived here most of his life. He was married in LaPorte in 1930 to Mabel Herman. On Oct 20, 1947, in LaPorte he was married to Mary Albertson, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Sgt. Raymond E. Palen, Ft. Knox, Ky, and George A. Palen, Vine Grove, Ky; six daughters, Mrs. James Holst, San Antonio, Tex; Mrs. Carl Roberts Bridgman, Mich; Mrs. Jimmie Greening, South Houston, Tex; Audrey, Julia and Melody Palen, all at home; one brother, Roland Palen, LaPorte; four sisters, Mrs. Leora Clark, in Missouri; Mrs. Anna Zook, Mrs. Clara Slater and Mrs. Mildred Bunch, all of LaPorte, and four grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday at the Haverstock Funeral home, the Rev. W.R. Wainscott officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening and until time of services. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, March 6, 1968, Wednesday, pg.6.
PATTILLO, ACE M. JR. - FROM: La Porte Herald-Argus, April, 14,
1997 Mr. Ace M. Pattillo Jr., 74, of 3066 W. South Garden Circle, Michigan
City, and formerly of Three Oaks, Mich., died Thursday, April 10, 1997, at
12:01 a.m. at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1923 in Jonesboro, Ark., to Lucy
(Blazier) and Ace M. Pattillo Sr., and had lived in Three Oaks for more than 30
years, moving to Michigan City four months ago.
Mr. Pattillo was
a member of Church of the Nazarene in Michigan City, American Legion Post 204
of Three Oaks and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 214, had retired
from Michigan State Highway Dept., and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
On March 22, 1969, in Galien, Mich., he married Irene E. Spaulding, who died
Dec. 3, 1996. He was also preceded in death by one son, William "Pete"
Spaulding, his parents and one sister, Lucille Morris. Surviving are five
daughters, Charlotte Burbridge of Auburn, Wash., Connie Cyphert of South Bend,
Bonnie Herrygers of Hart, Mich., Carol June Beason of Arkansas, and Shelia Wolf
of Memphis, Tenn.; six sons, Jerry Morris of Birmingham, Ala., Fred Spaulding
of Michigan City, Rev. Ken Spaulding of Milwaukee, Michael Spaulding of St.
Charles, Mo., Ricky of Memphis, Tenn., and Gary of Arkansas, 21 grandchildren
and 9 great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Pine Lake Cemetery with Rev. James Lowery officiating.
There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made
to St. Anthony's Home Care and Hospice Program. Cutler Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
Parker, Daisy - Michigan City News-Dispatch -- Mon April 29, 1974 p 2 -- Funeral services for Daisy Parker, 85, Dunedin, Fla a former LaPorte resident will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Giese-Wurster Funn. Home here with the Rev. Victor Frohne officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cem. Friends may call until the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Parker was born March 9, 1889 in Laporte and had lived here until 1969 when she moved to Florida. She was marr. Jan 5, 1908 in LaPorte to Ben Parker who died Feb 5, 1969. Surviving are a son, Fay, LaPorte; two daughters, Mrs. Herman Johns, Sarasota, Fla and Mrs. George Magglas, Plant City, Fla; 11 grandchiildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters.
Paulis - HENRY JOHN PAULIS - Obituary
LaPorte Herald-Argus 17 February 1928 - "Henry John Paulis, age 66, of 309
Grove Street, died at 10:48 last night after an illness of three weeks. The son
of Mr. And Mrs. John Paulis, the deceased man was born in LaPorte on March 4,
1861, and lived here all his life. On Sept. 16, 1883, he married Cora A. Bement
in New Buffalo, Mich. He was member of the First Christian church and the
K.O.T.M. During the war he was a member of the home guards. Mr. Paulis is
survived by his widow; two sons, Bert and Russell Paulis, both of LaPorte; four
daughters, Mrs. Earl Crowe and Mrs. Louise Wrase of LaPorte (should be sister
not daughter) and Mrs. Roy Fuller and Miss Nettie Paulis of Detroit. Five
grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30
tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. M. G. Long will officiate. Burial will be in Pine
Lake cemetery with Cutler Brothers in charge."
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz
Jholtz2000@yahoo.com 22 March 2002
Russell E. Paulis Obituary - LaPorte
Herald-Argus -14 July 1977
"Russell E. Paulis, 84, of 211 Maple Ave., died
at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at LaPorte Hospital after a four-week illness. He was
born Sept. 2, 1892, in LaPorte to Henry and Cora (Bement) Paulis and had lived
here all his life. Mr. Paulis was a machinist for the U.S. Slicing Machine Co.
He was married Sept. 25, 1917, in LaPorte, to Ethel M. Blank who died Feb. 26,
1971. He was a member of the First Christian Church and a 50-year member of the
Excelsior Lodge 41, F and AM. He was also a musician in the LaPorte Municipal
Band for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Betty Paulis, South Bend;
one sister, Mrs. Ed (Eveleen) Reickel, LaPorte and one brother, Bert Paulis,
LaPorte. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Saturday at the Haverstock Chapel with Rev. Wallace Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from
Friday noon and until time of services. Excelsior Lodge will hold a memorial
service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Haverstock Chapel."
Submitted by Jeffrey
Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com - 22 February 2002
Peo, Lula - Sept. 22, 1972 LaPorte, Ind. -- Funeral services for
Mrs. Lulu B. Peo, 73, 1346 Lakeside St., who died at 8:53 a.m. yesterday (Sept.
21, 1972) at "E" Street Division Hospital, will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. at
Haverstock Funeral Home here. The Rev. Joseph Shepherd will officiate. Burial
will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call this evening and tomorrow until
the hour of services at the funeral home. Mrs. Peo was born Feb. 20, 1899, in
Mount Pleasant, Mich., and had lived here for 60 years. She was married July 3,
1920, in LaPorte, to Lester H. Peo, who died Aug. 8, 1969. Survivors include
two daughters -- Mrs. Harry Shepherd, Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Duane Fritzen,
LaPorte; six grandchildren, and two brothers -- Joseph Zimmerman, Mesa, Ariz.,
and Carl Zimmerman, LaPorte
Funeral arrangements later. - Contributed by:
Alice Peo Winterrod at Wfrankc@aol.com
Puffpaff, Albert - LaPorte Argus p 4 29 Oct 1907 -- The funeral
of Albert Puffpaff, formerly of LaPorte, who died sat. morning at his home in
Michigan City, was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from St. John's church
in MC. The serv. were conducted by Rev. Paul Irion. At 3 o'clock the remains
were taken to Pine Lake cem. for burial by way of the interurban. Three special
cars had been provided for the fun. party. Two of these went over with several
LaPorte friends of the deceased and his family, including members of the
LaPorte Knights of Pythias and Terpany tent of Maccabees. The pallbearers were
chosen from those two lodges. The third car was set aside for the family of the
deceased and his Michigan City friends.
more ....Michigan City
Evening News 10-26-1907 - p 2 -- Albert Christian Pufpaff died this morning at
the family home 304 E. Baltimore St from a complication of diseases having been
ailing the past 4 years. Mr. Puffpaff was born May 8, 1861 in LaPorte and was
married June 8, 1884 to Miss Cornelia Iffland, the widow who survives. Four
children are left as follows: Louella, Edna, Cornelia and Louise. One brother
survives, Theodore of LaPorte and two sisters, Mrs. William Zach of LaPorte and
Mrs. Fred Dahne of Cleveland, Ohio. His mother, Mrs. Dorothy Pufpaff resides in
LaPorte. The family resided in LaPorte until six years ago when they moved to
Michigan City. He was a cabinet maker by trade. he was a member of the LaPorte
Tend, KO TM and LaPorte Lodge, Knights of Pythias. Funeral monday at 2 p.m.
from St. John's Church, Rev. Paul Irion officiating. Burial at Pine Lake. Same
exact obituary in Michigan City News 10-30-1907 p 6
Mich. City
Eve News, Monday 10-28-1907 pg 4 c 3 -- The funeral of the late A.C. Puffpaff
was held this afternoon. Services were in St. John's church at 2 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. Paul Iron. The burial took place at Pine Lake, the funeral
party having conveyed via a special interurban car. A number of Laporte
Macabees and K of P's attended.
Puffpaff obits contributed by: Karen
Zach
Puffpaff , Cornelia A. - Mich. City News Dispatch 12-30-1966 p 5 -- Cornelia A. Puffpaff, 304 E. 11th St, died this morning at 7:10 at St. Anthony Hospital. Funeral serv. will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Carlile Funeral Home with. Paul H. Frankenfield offic. Bur will be in Pine lake Cem, Laporte. Friends may call at the funeral home from Mon afternoon She was born in Laporte to Albert C & Cornelia Iffland Puffpaff and had lived most of her life in Mich. City. Before her retirement, she worked as a cashier and bookkeeper at Bartholomew Hardware & at the Long Beach Co. She is survived by two sisters - Mrs. Louis Drout, this city and Mrs. Edna Spencer, St. Pete, Fla, She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Puffpaff , Cornelia - Mich. City News Dispath 6-6-1944 p 2 Mrs. Cornelia (Iffland) Puffpaff 81, 304 E. 11th died at 9 pm. Monday of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was b. May 12, 1863 in Laporte the daughter of George & Cornelia (Schwartz) Iffland and was marr ied there to Albert C. Puffpaff who d. Oct 25, 1907. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs OD Hitt, Mrs Charles C Gale, Miss Cornelia pUFFpaff & Mrs VA Drout, all of this city; 6 grandchildren and one gr. grandchild; one sister, Mrs. John Studinger, Chicago; and a brother Fred Iffland of South Bend. She was a member of St. Johns Evan. & Ref Church; Winona Rebekah Lodge #49 and Ladies Aid Society of St. John's. Funeral servoces will be held at 2:30 Thurs at the Hummer mort. Rev AP Hardt will offic and bur in Pine Lake. Friends may call Wednesday evening and Thursday until the hour of the funeral at the Hummer Mortuary.
Schlicht - Jeanette I. (Freeland) Schlicht,
- Obituary LaPorte Herald-Argus "La PORTE - Jeanette I. (Freeland) Schlicht,
83, LaPorte, died at 3 p.m. Saturday (April 21, 2001) at Fountainview Terrace,
LaPorte. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Haverstock Funeral Home,
with Pastor Jack Cox officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Schlicht
was born Oct. 12, 1917, in La Porte, to William Henry and Lenora (Grice)
Freeland. On Jan. 26, 1963, in La Porte, she married Vern Schlicht, who died in
1971. Survivors include a brother, William Freeland, South Bend; and several
nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death were one brother and one
sister. Mrs. Schlicht worked in the factory at Indiana Molding and Frame for 15
years." Jeanette first married to a Lester Sipole, an immigrant from Poland.
Their daughter died at age 4 on 12/18/1945. Her husband, age 38, committed
suicide on 4/8/1946. She apparently remarried. In 1947, I found Jeanette I.
Freeland living at 112 Fox Street with her grandparents, Charles B. and Mary
Freeland. Charles is listed as a farmer. At the time, Jeanette was working as a
plant dipper at "Universal Toy" company. Apparently she reverted to her maiden
name.
obituary donated by Jeffrey Holtz - jholtz@ssqi.com
Cora Shultz - Funeral services for Mrs. Cora A. Schultz, 93, who died unexpectedly Thursday, March 19, at 5:20 am at her home, will be Monday at 1 pm at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Dr. W. William Wimberly II officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 pm Saturday until the time of services Monday. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. She was born Dec. 18, 1887, in Wills Twp., LaPorte County, to Simeon and Carrie (Wiltfong) Harness and had lived in the county all her life. She was a member of LaPorte Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women's Organization since 1945; a charter member of the Springfield Twp., LaPorte County Farm Bureau for more than 50 years; charter member of Springfield Twp., Extension Homemakers Club organization in 1924; past president of Springfield Twp., PTA; member of the American Red Cross board of directors; then and honorary board member and had received her 45-year Red Cross pin 1978. She was a member of the Mill Creek Alumni Association since 1906; attended Valparaiso University and taught in the county public school for eight years. On Feb. 22, 1913, in Michigan City, she married Walter Schultz who died Jan. 8, 1956. Surviving are one son, Victor W., with whom she made her home; one daughter, Mrs. Armin (Betty) Trujillo of Willow Springs, LaPorte; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her parents and one sister preceded her in death. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Friday, March 20, 1981, pg.3.
Schultz - GEORGE HENRY SCHULTZ, 63. 2013 E.
Michigan, died at his home at 5:20 p.m. Monday following a one-day illness.
Death was caused by thrombosis. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
the Hummer mortuary. Rev. Paul E. Kretzmann will officiate and burial will be
in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday afternoon,
evening and Thursday until the hour of the service. Pallbearers will be Walter
Binsz, John Ely, Arthur Schimmel, Arthur Wolf, Kenneth Schumacher and William
Muenster. Mr. Schultz, a brick mason, was born March 19, 1885, in Chicago. He
was the son of Henry C. and Mary Siebert Schultz. On July 1, 1908, in this
city, he was married to Bertha Raffel, who preceded him in death. Surviving are
his mother, Mrs. Mary Schultz, with whom he lived, a daughter, Mrs. Bernard
Zriny, and three grandchildren, Mary Etta, Elaine, and Adele Zriny; all of this
city. Mr. Schultz was a member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. (
this from Mich. City News Dispatch, July 27, 1948, page 2)
Obit donated by:
Sandy Haywood - HAYWARD99@webtv.net
Schultz - Mrs. George Schultz - died at
9:10 o'clock this morning at the Schultz home, Michigan and Esther streets. Her
death was due to malnutrition. She had been ailing for nine months.Miss Bertha
Raffel was born in Germany 25 years ago. She came to Michigan City fro her
native country about 15 years ago. Miss Raffel and George Schultz were united
in marriage July 1, 1908 in this city. Besides the husband, she is survived by
one daughter, Henrietta, nine months of age; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August
Raffel, two brothers, Carl and Rudolph Raffel, and four sisters, Mrs. Walter
Harding, and the Misses Ida, Emma, and Martha Raffel, all of this city.(this
from MIch. City News Oct. 25, 1911, page 1)
Obit donated by: Sandy Haywood -
HAYWARD99@webtv.net
SCHULTZ, VICTOR - Victor W. Schultz, 61, of
1002E CR-250S, LaPorte, died early Saturday Nov. 14, at his home. He was born
Feb. 8, 1920, in Springfield Twp., to Walter and Cora A. (Harness) Schultz, and
had lived in the county all his life. He was a member of the LaPorte
Presbyterian Church, LaPorte County Farm Bureau and a retired farmer. Surviving
are on sister, Mrs. Betty Trujillo of LaPorte; two nieces, one nephew; three
great-nieces and one great-nephew. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday
at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Dr. W. William Wimberly II officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm this evening, all day Tuesday
and until the time of the services Wednesday. Burial will be in Pine Lake
Cemetery. Source: LaPorte County Museum in LaPorte, LaPorte, IN.
(1981).
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Schwank, Fred - La Porte Daily Herald - Tuesday, 5 January 1892: Fred Schwank, an inmate of the county house, died yesterday morning and was buried today at Pine lake Cemetery.
STONER, ARETTA LEVINA Mrs. Aretta Levina
Stoner, 82, of route 1, North Liberty, Ind., died at 9:30 Saturday evening at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Wilson, and Mr. Wilson at North Liberty
after an illness of four months. The daughter of Henry and Nancy Hostetler, she
was born March 25, 1870 in St. Joseph County where she lived all her life. She
was married March 9, 1892 near Rolling Prairie to Ellsworth Stoner. She was a
member of the Sauktown Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughter, Mrs.
Wanda Wilson of North Liberty and Mrs. Edna Haverstock of Rolling Prairie;
three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Siddles of Michigan City, three
brothers, James Alvin Hostetler and Joseph Allen Hostetler, both of New
Carlisle, and Marion Llewlyn Hostetler of North Liberty; and five great
grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. Funeral services will
be held at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Wilson residence and at 2 o'clock at
the Sauktown Church of Christ. The Rev. O.D. Grover and the Rev. Warren
Hostetler will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may
call at the Wilson residence tonight and until time of funeral. The Haverstock
funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Source: LaPorte Herald Argus, Mon,
June 2, 1952 pg. 2
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
STONER
FUNERAL Funeral services for Ellsworth Stoner, rural route 2, LaPorte
will be held Monday at 1:45 at his home and at 2:30 at the Sauktown church, the
Rev. Ben Cross officiating. Mr. Stoner died Friday morning at 11:30 at his home
after an illness of three months. O.M. Haverstock will be in charge of the
funeral and nephews of Mr. Stoner will serve as pallbearers. The body may be
viewed at the home until time for the funeral. Mr. Stoner was born in Wills
township July 28, 1863 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stoner. He lived in this
county practically all his life. He was united in marriage March 9, 1892 near
Rolling Prairie to Areta Levina Hostetler, who survives. Mr. Stoner was a
member of the Church of the Brethren. The surviving relatives include the
widow, two daughters, Mrs. Edna Haverstock of LaPorte and Mrs. Wanda Wilson at
home; three grandchildren, Donald and Lloyd Haverstock and Walter Wilson; one
sister, Mrs. S.O. Dudley of Rolling Prairie; four brothers, Andrew, Walter and
David, all of Rolling Prairie, and Veron of LaPorte. One brother and two
sisters preceded him in death. Source: LaPorte County Museum in LaPorte,
LaPorte, IN. (1936)
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Trujillo,
Armin - Armin Trujillo, 57, of 3627 N. Promenade
Circle, died suddenly at 9 am Friday in Westvile. He was born Feb 19, 1923 in
Tampa Fla., and came to LaPorte from Florida 33 years ago. He was a building
contractor. Trumillo is survived by his wife Betty, who he married in LaPorte
on April 6, 1947. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Deborah) Langely
of Michigan City and Connie Trujillo, LaPorte; a son Jerry Trujillo of
Walkerton; four grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers. He was a veteran
of WW II and was a member of the John Franklin American Legion Post 37 and the
League of United Latin American Citizens. Funeral services will be held at 1:30
pm at Haverstock Chapel and will be officiated by Dr. W. William Wimberly II.
Friends may call from noon until the time of the service Sunday. Burial will be
at Pine Lake Cemetery. Source: LaPorte County Museum in LaPorte, LaPorte, IN.
(1981)
Contributed by: Brenda Horton at BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Wawok,
Edward - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus October 6, 1969. Edward
Wawok, 35, of 405 Tipton Street, died at 5 p.m. Saturday at his hom. He was
born in LaPorte on April 8, 1934 to Steven and Rose (Minzek) Wawak. Surviving
are his mother, in LaPorte; three sisters, Irene and Sophia Wawak and Mrs.
Helen Macher, all of LaPorte; five brothers, Joseph, Walter, Stanley, and
Casimer, all of LaPorte, and Emanuel, Michigan City. His father and one sister
precede him in death. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Tuesday at the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph Buczyna officiating. burial will
be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock Funeral home
tonight, and until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
Wawok obituaries contributed by Brenda Horton
at: BAnnHorton3@aol.com
Wawok, Genevieve - Jeanview- Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus April 21, 1961. Miss Genevieve Wawok, 22, of 405 Tipton Street, died at 7 p.m. yesterday at her home. She was born January 2, 1939 in LaPorte to Stephen and Rose Wawok. Miss Wawok was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Surviving are her mother, three sisters and six brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 am tomorrow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Walter Pawlicki officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock Funeral home tonight and until time of services.
Wawok, Joseph Anthony - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus January 19, 1973. Joseph Anthony Wawok, 45, of 405 Tipton Street, died at 3:55 am Monday at Lakeside Nursing Home in Michigan City after a lengthy illness. He was born in DeFunick Springs, Florida January 17, 1927 to Stephen and Rose (Medzak) Wawok. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by four brothers, Casimer, Stanley, and Walter all of LaPorte, Emanuel of Michigan City, three sisters, Miss Sophia and Miss Irene Wawok, and Mrs. Helen Macher all of LaPorte. His parents, one brother, and one sister precede him in death. A private service was held at 9 am today at Haverstock Chapel, the Rev. Dennis Teles officiating.
Wawok, Rozalia - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus August 3, 1972. Mrs. Rozalia Wawok, 70, of 405 Tipton Street, died at 4:45 am Wednesday at the Lakeside Nursing Home in Michigan City, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Poland on February 11, 1902 and had lived here 50 years coming from Florida. She was married July 28, 1923 in Poland to Stephen Wawok who preceded her in death May 17, 1949. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Surviving are five sons, Casimir, Stanley, Walter, and Joseph all of LaPorte and Emanuel of Michigan City; three daughters, Miss Sophia, Miss Irene Wawok and Mrs. Helen Macher, all of LaPorte; 18 grandchildren; one great grandchild. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 am at the Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Dennis Teles officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock Funeral home after noon today and until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today.
Wawok, Stephen - Obituary in the LaPorte Herald Argus: Stephen Wawok, 51 of 405 Tipton street, died suddenly at the Holy Family hospital at 10 o’clock last night. The son of Joseph and Mary Wawok, he was born n Poland on Feb. 11, 1898 and had lived here for 21 years, coming from Florida. He was an employee of the Indiana Moulding and Frame Co. On July 28, 1923 in Poland he was married to Rose Medzak, who survives. He was a member of the Sacred Heart church and of the P.N.A. club. Also surviving are six sons, Joseph, Manuel, Edward, Walter, Stanley, and Casmier, all at home; and our daughters, Irene, Helen, Jeanette, and Sophia, all at home. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart church with the Rev. S. Zjawinski officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call tonight at the home until time of funeral. O.M. Haverstock is in charge.
Mary Helfen Weidner, 67 years of age, one of the oldest members of St.
Joseph's Catholic church, passed away at her home, 202 E Street, at 10:20
o'clock this morning. Death was due to paralysis. Mrs. Weidner was born in
Germany, June 27, 1854. Her husband, Constantine Weidner, died in 1909.
Surviving Mrs. Weidner are three daughters, Mrs. John Wolff, Mrs. Benjamin
Hartford, and Mrs. Emmet Doolittle, all of LaPorte; one sister, Mrs. Mary
Baxter, of New Buffalo, four grandchildren and two nieces live at
Chesterton,Ind.
Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic
church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning. Rev. Father Zircher will offciate and
interment will be made in Pine Lake cemetery. Cutler Bros. are in charge. This
was in the LaPorte Daily Argus, Tuesday, November 8, 1921.
Wellwood, Ephriam - died Jan 24, 1933 - 1933 obituary (also see
biography on LaPorte County biographies page.)
Word has been received here
of the death of Ephriam Wellwood aged 90, who passed away at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Della Amor of Tampa, Fla. Mr. Wellwood was a former summer
resident of Laporte and was well known in this
city.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock at Cutler's Undertaking parlors in LaPorte. Rev. H.e. Moorhouse and
Rev. Walter Lamerson of LaPorte will officiate and burial will be in Pine Lake
Cemetery.
contributed by Paula Connolly pconnolly1@socal.rr.com
Wellwood, Lucinda P. - Deaths 1922 (died June 15, 1922)
Obituary - Mrs. Lucinda P. Wellwood.
The funeral services of
Mrs. Lucinda P. Wellwood were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian
Church. Mrs. Wellwood passed away at the family home, 313 Park street, Thursday
evening, June 15, at 8:15, following an illness of 12 weeks. She was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Starr and was born at Greenfield, Ohio December
16, 1847. Her marriage to Ephriam Wellwood, who survives her, took place at
Three Oaks, Mich., Dec 11, 1867. She si also survived by one son and three
daughters, Frank O. Wellwood of Sheridan, Wyoming. Mrs. Emma Goeckel of
Chicago, Mrs. J.C. Knuth of Estelline, South Dakota, and Mrs. Della Smykal of
LaPorte. A son, Royal, preceded the mother. She leaves seven grandchildren, one
brother, Theron P. Starr of Three Oaks, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Dingman of
Michigan City.
Mrs. Wellwood was a member of the Free
methodist church and had lived in this county for the past 50
years.
contributed by Paula Connolly pconnolly1@socal.rr.com
Wellwood, Royal - March, 1919 - The remains of the late Royal
Wellwood, who died December 16, last year, arrived in LaPorte Friday afternoon.
The remains were accompanied from Los Angeles to Laporte by his wife, Mrs.
Royal Wellwood and his brother, Frank Wellwood of Wyoming. At the time of Mr.
Wellwood's death, Mrs. Wellwood was seriously ill in a hospital at Los Angeles
suffering from influenza and scarlet fever, so the remains were placed in a
vault until Mrs. Wellwood was able to travel. Mrs. Wellwood was formerly Miss
Etta Dizard of this city.
Mr. Wellwood is survived by his
parents, three children, the wife, three sisters and one
brother.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock
Sunday afternoon in the chapel at the Weir Undertaking parlors at LaPorte.
Interment will take place in Pine Lake Cemetery.
In the previous year on
December 17, 1918, his original obit showed the following: Royal Adelbert
Wellwood, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Wellwood, 313 Park Street, died at
his home in Los Angeles, Cal. yesterday morning of influenza-pneumonia. He was
born in LaPorte County, Oct. 27, 1887; was married to Francis H Hysard(should
be Dysard) of Michigan City on Nov. 26, 1913. He is survived by his widow, who
is also ill with influenza; three children, Lyle, Lucile and Harold, and his
parents. There are three sisters, Mrs. W. J. Goeckel, Chicago; Mrs. J. C.
Knuth, Estelline, SD, and Mrs. otto Smykal, this city; and one brother, Frank,
Sheridan, Wyo. The deceased went to Los Angeles three years ago. Funer notice
later
contributed by Paula Connolly pconnolly1@socal.rr.com
Wilcox, Dorland G. - Herald-Argus, Satruday, March 13, 1948 page 2 Dorland G. Wilcox. The body of MM3 Dorland G. Wilcox 35, who died April 29, 1945 in Australia, husband of Maria Wilcox of 610 Fifteenth street, La Porte will arrive in La Porte Tuesday and funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the grave in Pine Lake cemetery. Dr. Charles R. Naftzger will officiate. The American Legion will have charge of the services at the grave. O. M. Haverstock is in charge of arrangements. The son of George and Elizabeth Wilcox, he was born in La Porte on May 10, 1909 and had lived here all his life. He was married in La Porte to Maria Rodriguez. Surviving besides his wife are one brother Howard Wilcox of La Porte; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Corrish and Mrs. John Long, both of La Porte.
Wilcox, Mrs. Elizabeth -- The Herald-Argus, Thursday, April 11, 1946 page 4. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox, 59, of 111 McClung road, died at 12:27 this morning at her home after an illness of six months. The daughter of Henry and Anna Herdon, she was born in La Porte on Sept. 27, 1886, and had lived here all her life. In February, 1902, in La Porte, she was married to George Wilcox who died in 1933. She was a member of the Christian church. Surviving are one son, Howard Wilcox, La Porte; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Corish, Rolling Prairie, and Mrs. John E. Long, La Porte; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. L.A. Bolster, and Mrs. Anna Beam, both of La Porte. One daughter died in infancy and one son, Dorland Wilcox, died overseas in 1945. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Haverstock chapel with the Rev. H.L. Conley officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call from tomorrow noon at the chapel and until time of funeral. [note: correct spelling of Herdon is Harradon
Wood Mrs Marguerite Gross - obit "Herald-Argus" newspaper March 6, 1946 edition Marguerite Gross Wood, 33, wife of Fred Wood of 5840 Summit Street, Sylvania, Ohio died at 11 o'clock yesterday morning in a Toledo hospital. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter B. Gross, she was born on August 7, 1913 in LaPorte. On May 1, 1935, in LaPorte she was married to Fred Wood, son of Mr and Mrs G.H. Wood of this city. Surviving are her husband, four children, Frederick, James, Jean and an infant daughter, her parents, Mr and Mrs Walter B. Gross, 207 East Jefferson Avenue and one brother, George G. Gross of this city. Mrs Wood was a graduate of LaPorte High School and a member of the Miriam Benedict Chapter of the D.A.R. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cutler Brother Chapel. Friends may call at the chapel Friday morning and until time of services. Burial will be in the Pine Lake Cemetery.
Wrase, Frederick - Frederick Wrase - The
Milwaukee Journal Wednesday, 22 January 1947, page 12 - "WRASE, Fred, at
the residence, 1606 N. Farwell av., Jan. 20, at the age of 61 years, beloved
husband of Mary (nee Wray), father of Helen Wrase of LaPorte, Ind.; Robert and
Barbara of Milwaukee; 2 sisters and 1 brother also survives. Services and
interment Thurs., Jan 23, at LaPorte, Ind. In state at the Voth & Anderson
Funeral Home, 2427 W. National av. Tues. evening." Information from Voth &
Anderson Funeral Home Name: Fred Wrasse - 2 ss's B: 18 September 1885, LaPorte,
IN F: August born: unknown M: Louise Paulis Born: LaPorte, IN Buried: 23 Jan
1947, LaPorte, IN Occupation: Clerk 61 years, 4 months at time of
death.
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
Obituary-Helen Wrase LaPorte Herald-Argus “The funeral
service for Miss Helen Wrase, 81, of 1900 Andrew Ave., will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Hamilton officiating. She
died Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996, at 4:40 a.m. at Fountainview Terrace Nursing
Home. Friends may call from 2 to 8 Wednesday and until the time of the service
Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to First Christian Church. She was born June 8, 1915,
in LaPorte, to Fred and Blanche (Parkhouse) Wrase, and was a lifelong LaPorte
resident. Miss Wrase was a member of First Christian Church, the Christian
Women Society, Swanson Activity Center for Older Adults, a past patron of the
Community Concert Association, the LaPorte Historical Society and was a retired
clerk from Hooks and Meyers Drugs where she worked for 30 years. Surviving are
one sister, Barbara, and one brother, Robert, both of Milwaukee. She was
preceded in death by her parents.”
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz -
Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
Walter A. Wrase, - DeLAND, Fla: 81, formerly of LaPorte, died
Saturday (Aug. 15, 1998) at his daughter's home in San Jose, Calif. A graveside
service is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, with Pastor Joan
Haney officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Wrase was born June 9, 1917,
in LaPorte, to Walter and Mrytle Hull Wrase. On Jan. 9, 1936, he married Thelma
Craft, who preceded him in death in 1995. Survivors include one daughter, Lynda
Stuart, San Jose; one son, Michael Wrase, DeLand; five grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Florence McCampbell, Lancaster,
Calif., and Florence Wrase, South Bend. One brother, Richard Wrase, preceded
him in death. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz - Jholtz2000@yahoo.com--------------------------------------------------------
Zach, Amelia - 10 Jan 1950 Pg 2 col. 2 LaPorte Herald Argus Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Giese and kimball memorial home for Mrs. Amelia L. Zach, 63, of 1507 Lincoln Way, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Parker. Mrs. Zach had been an invalid for the past 12 years. The Rev. Vicot rp. Frohme will offic with bur in Pine Lake cemetery. Friends may call at the Giese and Kimball home from this evening until services. Mrs. Zach was born in Laporte on June 25, 1866, the daughter of John & Dorothea Martinsen Pufpaff. Mrs. Zach, the widow of William F. Zach whom she married in 1888 was a membe rof the St. Paul's Evan. and Ref. church and the Pythian Sisters. The only survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Parker, seven grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Her husband, the son, two sisters and two brothers proceded her in death.
Zach, Emma C - 17 Aug 1937 Argus Mich City paper Mrs. Emma C. Zach, age 68 of 411 Neisen St, widow of John C. Zach who died Jan 8 of this year, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at her home. The daughter of August & Augusta Wildt, she was bprm in Union Township, this county and had lived in LaPorte County all her life. On Oct 13, 1887 at Tracy she was married to John C. Zach. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical church, American Legion Auxo;aru of Hamon Gray post and a Gold Star mother. Surv. are 4 daughters; Mrs. Elsie Minges of So. Bend; Mrs. Sylvia Biggs and Mrs. Edith Wedow both of LaPorte and Mrs. Edna L. Meinke of Oakland, California; three brothers, Charles G. Wildt of Veedersburg IN; William C. Wildt of LaPorte; and John C. Wildt of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Kewley, Mrs. Laura miller and Mrs. Madeline Miller all of Laporte an Mrs. Carrie Roher of Lindsey, Cal; 12 grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in tdeath. Fun.s erv. willb e held at 1:30 tom aft at the home. The Rev. Victor P. Frohme will offic. and bur. will be in Pine Lake Cem with OM Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed at the res. from today until the time of the services. - Zach obituaries - Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations page for her address
Zach, Herbert - The funeral of Herbert F. Zach was held yesterday
afternoon from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Zach, 1318 Second
Street, was one of thelarge held in the city for some time. There were many
beautiful floral pieces. The pallbearers were A.E. Homann, T.W. Witters, A.J.
Biehl, R.S. Rittenhouse, L.W. Eggebrecht and Sofus Hanson all members of the
Moose Lodge of which Mr. Zach was a member. The lodge gave its ritualistic
exercises at the grave and a firing squad from the American Legion fired a
volley and taps were sounded. Mr. Zach was a Legion member. Among those from
out of the city who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kyle of
Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt, Mr. amd Mrs. Barhardt Marschka, Mr. and
Mrs. William Singbush, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Marschka, Charles and Otto Marschka,
Charles Gale and family, Mrs. Cornelia Puffpaff and daughter and Mr. and Mrs.
O.D. Hitt, all of Michigan City; and William Krueger of
Mishawaka.
#2. Paper unknown??? Herbert Fredrick Zach, 1117
First Street, died at the Holy Family Hospital at 4:55 a.m. today. Mr. Zach was
33 years old and had been ill for two weeks. He was born in LaPorte on April
28, 1891, and had lived here all his life. He was a foreman at the
Advance-Rumely company. Helen N. Marschke became the wife of Mr. Zach on
November 26, 1919. She survives with a daughter, Marjorie, 11 and a son
William, 3, both at home. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Zach of LaPorte,
and one sister, Mrs. Benjamin Parker also survive.
#3 - Monday
Mar 23, 1925 -- Herbert Zack, 34, a native of Laporte died at 5 a.m. today in
Holy Family Hospital, Laporte. He is survived by his widow, formerly Helen
Marschke of this city, two children, Marjorie and Billy and his parents, Mr and
Mrs. Wm. Zach of Laporte. He also leaves one sister. Fun. arrangements are
incomplete.
Zach, Helen M. - Oct 28, 1973 Mich. City Newspaper -- Mrs. Helen M. Zach, 82, RR 1, Box 414, LaPorte, d. at 9:20 a.m. Sat. at Walters Hosp. Funeral serices will be tom. at 1 p.m. at Carlisle Fun. Home with the Rev. Frederick V. Austin offic. Bur. will be in Pine Lake Cem. LaPorte. Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow until the hour of services. A native of this city, Mrs. Zach was b. here March 10, 1890, the d/o Bernard and Otille Keen Marschke. Her husband William Zach d. in 1923. Survivors include a son, William, Crawfordsville; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a brother, Charles Marschke, laPorte and 3 sisters -- Mrs. Ella Schlundt; Mrs. William Sengbush and Mrs. Richard Kyle, all of this city. Mrs. Zach. was a member of Immanuel Church of christ
Zach, John C. - ?? Newspaper - John C. Zach, age 74, for many years an employe of the city park board, passed away at 1 a.m., today at his home, 411 Niesen Street. The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zach, he was born in LaPorte on June 28, 1862 and had lived here all his life. On October 13, 1887 at Tracy he married Emma Wildt. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church. Surviving are his widow; four daughters, Mrs. Lawrence C. Wedow, Mrs. George A. Biggs, both of LaPorte, Mrs. William Minges of South Bend, and Mrs. E.L. Meinke of Oakland, California; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Baker and Mrs. Augusta Barlag of LaPorte. Two sons, Howard and Earl, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. The Rev. Victor P. Frohne will officiate and burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery with O. M. Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed at the residence from tomorrow afternoon until the time of the funeral. -Contributed by Karen Zach see our donations page for her address
Zach, William F. - Obituary from the LaPorte Daily Herald-Argus, Thursday February 22, 1934. William F. Zach, 69, of 1318 Second Street, died at 8:35 this morning at his home after an illness of two months. He was born in LaPorte October 10, 1864, and resided here all of his life. On May 31, 1888 he was united in marriage in LaPorte to Amelia Puffpaff, who survives him. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church and the Knights of Pythias here. He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Ben Parker, Sr. of LaPorte; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Baker and Mrs. Augusta Barlag, of LaPorte; one brother, John Zach of LaPorte; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the residence Monday at 2:30, the Rev. Victor P. Frohne officiating. The remains may be viewed at the residence Sunday afternoon and evening. Mr Zach was president of the St. Paul's board for 17 years. The Knights of Pythias will have charge of services at the grave.
Ziegler - Nora (Tanger) Ziegler LaPorte
Herald-Argus 6 February 1946 - "Services for Mrs. Nora Ziegler of Potawatomi
Park, who died Monday night, will be private on Friday at Michigan City. A
native of LaPorte, she was the former Nora Tanger. Her husband is Otto Ziegler.
Burial will be in Pine Lake cemetery."
Submitted by Jeffrey Holtz -
Jholtz2000@yahoo.com
Photo Collection of Mr. Robert Huber at robert_hub@earthlink.net
Dr.
A. Teegarden Memorial Monolith 1813 - 1883
Lura
Treat Teegarden and Dr. Abraham Teegardern
Combination
Teegarden Picture
Clark,
Albert Barnes husband to Mary Teegarden Clark
Mary Teegarden Clark Daughter of Abraham & Lura
Elsie
Treat Clark Hunt (1874-1932) [poor quality due to moss]
Elsie Treat
Clark was twice married.
1st – married Aug 1, 1900 to Wilson B. Parker
b.ca1870
2nd – married Oct 1917 to Herman R. Hunt b. St. Louis, MO
Margery
Barker 1901 - 1980
Majory
Clark Barker Grand-Daughter 1877 - 1974
Mary
Kate Clark 1879 - 1960
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