AUSTIN, ARCHIBALD C. - From: unknown newspaper in La Porte, 9
September 1929
Archibald C. Austin, age 57, of Rolling Prairie
died Sunday morning at 8:55 at his home, following an illness of four months.
Mr. Austin has for the past several years been Justice of the Peace at Rolling
Prairie and was well known for his activity in real estate and insurance
circles. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Austin, Mr. Austin was born in this
county and lived here all his life. He was a member of the Gleaners. Surviving
are the widow, Mrs. Myrtle Austin; five sons, Effon, Flavius and Cletus Austin
of Chicago and James and Richard Austin of Rolling Prairie; two daughters,
Juanita Austin of Chicago and Kathryn Austin of Rolling Prairie; a brother,
Frank Austin, and three sister, Mrs. Harriet Long of Michigan, Mrs. Eva Hacker
of Rolling Prairie and Mrs. Addie Fargher of Rolling Prairie.
Funeral services will be held at the Rolling Prairie Christian
church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, daylight saving time. Burial will
be in Rolling Prairie cemetery with Cutler Brothers in charge.
AUSTIN, FRANK C. – La Porte Herald Argus, 3 November 1958 – Frank C. Austin, 78, route 3, La Porte died at 12:15 yesterday morning at the Fairview hospital after a week’s illness. He was born Sept. 26, 1880 in Galena township to Alexander and Amanda Austin and was a lifelong township resident. Mr. Austin was the superintendent of the La Porte county home for several years and was a former school teacher and farmer. He was married April 23, 1902 in Buchanan, Mich. to Belva E. Spaulding. He was a member of the Christian church. Surviving are his wife; one son, Max S. Austin, LaGrange, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Roy Hacker, Rolling Prairie, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Cutler Brothers Funeral home with the Rev. Victor P. Frohne officiating. Burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Friends may call at the Cutler chapel until time of services.
BARNES, EZRA H. – La Porte Argus, 18 May 1882 – Ezra H. Barnes, died of paralysis at his residence in Galena township, on the 8th day of May, aged 67 years. Thus another tie that bind us to old times has been sundered. He came to this county in 1836 and was married to Catherine S. Blaney in 1838 and settled on the farm where he died. His wife died, Sept. 6th 1848 and left 4 children, 2 of which passed before him to the spirit land. The deceased spent one year of his widowed life in California, and was again married to Milana Barnes, by whom he had 3 daughters, who are all married. He was buried in the Cemetery at Rolling Prairie by the side of his first wife. Rev. Vessel of that place officiating. (Note: Ezra and Milana were married 15 May 1851)
Barr, Ward V. - Ward V. Barr, 85, - News Dispatch-
Michigan City, IN 3/11/1999 - LaPorte, died at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday (March 9,
1999) at the VNA Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center in Valparaiso.
The funeral
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Root Funeral Home in Michigan City, with the
Rev. Al Cummings officiating.
A private family burial will take place in
Rolling Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the
funeral home. Mr. Barr was born in Wolback, Neb., on May 24, 1913, to Albyn and
Mary Elizabeth Barr. He married Margaret Belle Adamson in Albion, Neb., on Oct.
17, 1940. She survives in LaPorte. Also surviving are three sons, Vernon (Mary)
Barr, LaPorte; Ronald (Melia) Barr, Australia; and William Barr, Australia;
seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Jack Barr, Homer,
Alaska. Mr. Barr was a farmer and a horse trainer on the East Coast. He served
in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.
Bass, William - News Dispatch Michigan City, IN
8/29/2000 - LaPORTE — William K. Bass, 67, LaPorte, died at 9:15 a.m.
Monday (Aug. 28, 2000) at his residence.
The funeral is at 1 p.m. Wednesday
at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Pastor Jack M. Cox officiating.
Burial is in Rolling Prairie Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. today and
8 a.m. until the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bass was born
March 24, 1933, in LaPorte to Lawrence P. and Frances M. Fara Bass.
Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen West, Indianapolis, and Mary
Wright, Rolling Prairie; three brothers, Cleo and Peter Oberholtzer, both of
Rolling Prairie, and Ronald Oberholtzer, LaPorte; and many nieces and nephews.
A brother, Walter Oberholtzer, preceded him in death. Mr. Bass served in the
U.S. Navy for 20 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and
Vietnam era. Memorial contributions may be made to Vans for Vets.
Bayer , Alice S. - News Dispatch- Michigan City, IN
- 12/15/1998 - Alice S. Bayer, 100, Alvin, Texas, formerly of LaPorte,
died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 12, 1998) at Columbia Clear Lake Regional
Medical Center, Webster, Texas.
The funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday
at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Paul Nye
officiating.
Burial is at Rolling Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call from 3
to 8 p.m. Wednesday and until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bayer was born Jan. 6, 1898, in Huston, Mo., to Aaron and Ettie Warner
Jones.
On March 11, 1916, in LaPorte, she married Herbert Bayer, who
preceded her in death on May 18, 1976. Survivors include a son, Raymond Bayer,
Alvin; two daughters, Doloras Beckman, LaPorte, and Joyce Yazel, Alvin; 13
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. Two
sons, Earl and Herbert Bayer Jr.; two grandsons; two sisters and three brothers
preceded her in death. Mrs. Bayer was a housewife. She was a member of Heights
Baptist Church and a former member of the Church of the Brethren, LaPorte.
Memorials may be made to the Church of the Brethren, LaPorte.
Beckham, Edgar - News Dispatch- Michigan City, IN
1/16/2001 - LaPORTE — Edgar M. Beckham, 82, LaPorte died at 9:25 p.m.
Saturday (January 13, 2001) at LaPorte Hospital. The funeral service is at 11
a.m. today at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte.
Burial will be in Rolling
Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until the service today at the
funeral home. Mr. Beckham was born March 31, 1918, in St. James, Mo., to
William and Grace McFarland Beckham. On March 11, 1938, in North Liberty, Ind.,
he married Deloris Bayer, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Alice
Hall and Bertha Adams, both of LaPorte; two sons, Laurel Beckham, Knox, Ind.,
and Wayne R. Beckham, LaPorte; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-grandchild. Two sons preceded him in death. Mr. Beckham lived
most his life in the LaPorte area. He was a service representative at Berkel
Corp. for 42 years. He retired in 1988. He was a member of the Church of the
Brethren and a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Memorials may be made to
Church of the Brethren or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
BELL, C.L.O. - C.L.O. Bell, a resident of Rolling Prairie, died yesterday morning. He was 77 years old and an uncle of Mrs. W.J. Unruh of this city. The funeral services will be held tomorrow at Rolling Prairie at 2 o'clock, W.C. Weir is in charge.
Birchim, David 7-9-1842 to 3-21-1918 - David Franklin Birchim was
born in Galena township, July 9, 1842, and had always lived in LaPorte county.
He was the son of Abraham and Alice Birchim, who came to LaPorte county in
early days from West Marland Co., Pa. In 1866 he was married to Isabelle
Frances Couchman of Galena township, and she with two sons are left to mourn a
kind and loving husband and father. Five children were born to this union, the
living ones being James A. Birchim and Lemon L. Birchim of Galena township. Mr.
Birchim served two terms as county commissioner. He was noted all over Northern
Indiana as a hunter of big game and never missed a year that he did not head a
hunting party to the Northwest for bear, deer and other big
game.
The funeral services will be held Saturday morning
at 10:30 o'clock at the Rolling Prairie Methodist church, Rev. Mr. Schields
officiating and the burial will take place at Rolling Prairie cemetery. Cutlers
are in charge.
Obituary contributed by Gloria Arndt at
prairiefarm@csinet.net
Birchim, Mrs. Emma - Feb 3, 1867 to Nov 3, 1931 - Mrs. Emma
Birchim
Mrs. Emma Birchim, age 64, wife of James A. Birchim, passed away at
her home in Rolling Prairie at 11:15 a. m. today after a year's illness of
complications.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bates,
Mrs. Birchim was born in Galena Township, Feb 3, 1867, moving to Rolling
Prairie four years ago from a farm there. She was married near Rolling Prairie
on March 21, 1889. Mrs. Birchim was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church
of the Eastern Star of New Carlisle and of the Ladies Aid of Rolling
Prairie.
Surviving, in addition to Mr. Birchim, are a
sister, Mrs. Nellie Knight of New Carlisle and a niece, Mrs. Blanche Luther of
New Carlisle. A son preceded her in death and her mother passed away a year
ago.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Burial
is to be in Rolling Prairie cemetery with O. M. Haverstock in charge.
Obituary contributed by Gloria Arndt at prairiefarm@csinet.net
Birchim, Grace - Mrs. Grace Birchim, 95, of the Beverly Shores
Nursing home and formerly of Rolling Prairie died at 4:45 p. m. Friday at the
nursing home in Michigan City, following an illness of several
years.
She was born April 27, 1874 in St. Joseph county,
near New Carlisle, and had lived in the area all her life. She was married on
April 3, 1895 in St. Joseph county to Lemon Birchim who preceded her in death
in 1950.
Surviving are several cousins. A daughter and
one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p. m. Monday
at the Haverstock Funeral home, the Rev. Elmer C. Johnston officiating. Burial
is in Rolling Prairie. Friends may call at the funeral home after Sunday noon
and until services.
Obituary contributed by Gloria Arndt at
prairiefarm@csinet.net
Birchim, Isabelle F. 11-3-1843 to 6-20-1922 - Funeral of Mrs.
Birchim - Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle F. Birchim who passed away at
her home in Galena township at 9:15 p. m. Sunday will be held at the Rolling
Prairie Methodist church at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday.
Rev
Trotsell? will be in charge. The remains may be viewed at the home prior to
services. Interment will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Cutler Bros. are
the undertakers.
Mrs. Birchim was 78 years old and had
been ill 10 weeks previous to her death. The demise came after a general
breakdown in health. She was born in Virginia Nov 3, 1843, and when five years
old came to LaPorte county. Here she lived the remainder of her life. She was
married to D. F. Birchim in 1865 fulfilling her duties as a housewife until
illness intervened.
The deceased woman was a member of L.
O. T. M. She is survived by her husband and two sons, James A. and Lemon L.
both of Galena township.
Obituary contributed by Gloria Arndt at
prairiefarm@csinet.net
Birchim, Jacob P. From: Herald Argus, 27 April 1916
Jacob P. Birchim, of Rolling Prairie, well known in that
vicinity and in La Porte county, died at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. B. A. Brewer, two and a half miles north of Rolling Prairie, where he and
Mrs. Birchim made their home. Mrs. Brewer is a sister of Mrs. Birchim. The
deceased was the son of Abram and Agnes Birchim and was born in Galena township
August 11, 1837, and had lived in this county all his life, except for a period
of about six years, when he was in California. He had been ill since last June
and death was due to old age and general breakdown. He was 78 years, 6 months,
and 14 days old. He was married in 1874 to Miss Rosa L. Martin, who survives
him. He leaves no other near relative except one brother Frank Birchim, of
Rolling Prairie, who was county commissioner at the time the present courthouse
was built. The funeral was held at the home at 10 o’clock this morning and
interment took place in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Rev. Mr. Franklin, of
South Bend conducted the services. Cutler Bros. were in charge
Obituary
contributed by Gloria Arndt at prairiefarm@csinet.net
Birchim, Mrs. Rose - (died Oct 4, 1926) Funeral services for Mrs.
Rose Birchim, age 72, who died at the Haven Hubbard home in New Carlisle last
night, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Rolling Prairie Christian church,
the Rev. Mr. Franklin of South Bend officiating. Burial will be in the Rolling
Prairie cemetery.
The deceased woman was born Miss Rose
Martin in LaPorte county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Martin, and she
resided in the county all of her life until three years ago when she removed
from Rolling Prairie to New Carlisle.
She was untied in
marriage in 1874 to Jacob Birchim, who died in 1916. There three children died
at an early age. There are no immediate relatives surviving.
Obituary
contributed by Gloria Arndt at prairiefarm@csinet.net
Blaze, Leslie - News Dispatch- Michigan City, IN
9/20/1997 - LaPORTE - Leslie C. Blaze, 76, of LaPorte, died at 8:05 a.m. Friday
(September 19, 1997) at LaPorte Hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Brother Ransom Ebersole
officiating. Burial will follow in the Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling
Prairie. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of
the service at the funeral home. Mr. Blaze was born May 21, 1921, in Mount Ayr,
Ind., the son of Hershel and Maude Price Blaze. On Sept. 10, 1949, in LaPorte,
he married Doris Downing, who survives. Also surviving are his half-sister,
Barbara Cavinder, LaPorte; three nieces; and five nephews. He was preceded in
death by two sisters, his step-mother and his step-father. Mr. Blaze was a
World War II U.S. Air Force veteran. He resided in the LaPorte area all his
life. He retired from South Bend Lathe after 34 years of employment. Memorial
contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Bordelon, Shirley - News Dispatch- Michigan City, IN 1/26/2001 -- LaPORTE — Shirley Bordelon, 70, LaPorte, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 24, 2001) at Countryside Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church, with the Rev. George M. Vrabely officiating. Burial will be in the Rolling Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. A Rosary service will be at 4 p.m. Friday at the Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte. She was born April 12, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., to William and Flossie Mae Stoner Ludtke. Survivors include one niece, Judy Gierke, Rolling Prairie; and several cousins. Mrs. Bordelon was retired from American Home Foods, LaPorte, and Building Maintenance, Michigan City. A member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Mrs. Bordelon also belonged to the St. Peter Church Choir. She also was a member of AARP. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Church.
Brewer, son of Arthur - Evening Bulletin, Monday, April 10, 1899: A young son of Arthur Brewer, residing north of Rolling Prairie, is dead. The funeral will be held from the Rolling Prairie church at 2 p... tomorrow. W.C. Weir has the funeral in charge.
Bugby, Mrs. Harriet The Evening Bullet - 8
April 1899. Mrs. Harriet Bugby died at the home of Eugene Havens, at 316 east
Main Street, at 8:15 o'clock this morning, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bugby
has been in a totally helpless condition for six months, being most tenderly
cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Havens.
The deceased was
born in Fulton County, Ind, Sept 8, 1831. When but five years old her parents
removed to this county, where the deceased has since resided. Mrs. Bugby was
married twice, twelve children being the result of the first union, all of whom
survive their mother. Four sisters also survive Mrs. Bugby. The funeral will be
held from the Rolling Prairie church Monday afternoon, burial at Rolling
Prairie, Austin Cutler has the funeral in charge.
Buss, Robert - News Dispatch- Michigan City, IN 3/26/1999 - LaPORTE — Robert P. Buss, 52, LaPorte, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday (March 23, 1999) at his home. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Michael Donahue officiating. Burial of ashes is at Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until the service Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Buss was born Dec. 16, 1946, in LaPorte to Paul E. and Jane Wilberg Buss. They both survive in Rolling Prairie. On Oct. 24, 1990, in Las Vegas, he married Deborah F. Upp. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Jeffrey R. Buss, Phoenix; a stepdaughter, Catherine Schoff, LaPorte; a stepson, Mark Upp, LaPorte; a brother, Kenneth Buss, Rolling Prairie; and two grandchildren. Mr. Buss was an electrician with 30 years of service in a family-owned business, Buss Electric. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
BUTLER, EVA – Unknown La Porte newspaper, 10 October 1938 – Mrs. Eva Butler, age 75, passed away Saturday at 6 p. m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Harris of Rolling Prairie, after an illness of one year. Mrs. Butler was born near Rolling Prairie on July 12, 1863, the daughter of Lorenzo and Lydia Marston, and had lived in LaPorte county all of her life. She was married in Rolling Prairie on Feb. 6, 1886 to Oliver Butler who died in 1923. She was a member of the Christian church of Rolling Prairie. Surviving are one son, Glenn Butler of Rolling Prairie; three daughters, Mrs. Harris; Mrs. Gladys Davis of LaPorte and Mrs. Fern Flagg of Rolling Prairie; one sister Mrs. Ella Halter of Rolling Prairie, and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:15 at the O. M. Haverstock chapel here and 2 o’clock at the Rolling Prairie Christian church. The Rev. Clayton H. Wilson of LaPorte and the Rev. J. N. Thomas of Rolling Prairie will officiate. Burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery.
Clemons, Cliff - News Dispatch- Michigan City, IN - 11/23/1997 - KINGSFORD HEIGHTS - Cliff "Sonny" Clemons, 39, Kingsford Heights, died at 10:18 a.m. Friday (Nov. 21, 1997) at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, with the Rev. Duane Champion officiating. Burial will follow in Rolling Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and until the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Clemons was born June 19, 1958, in Knox, Ind., the son of Art and Lassie Bailey Clemons. On Sept. 1, 1984, in Kingsford Heights, he married Wanda Horton, who survives. Also surviving are his parents; a son, Charles Nebelung, LaPorte; a granddaughter, Elonda Nebelung, LaPorte; four sisters, Diana Kay Gudeman, Brenda Jensen and Pam Warmbein, all of Knox, and Linda Juszkiewicz, LaPorte; and a brother, Art Clemons, Union Mills. He was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Clemons, a nephew, Jeremy Jenkins, and Jenkins’ fiancee, Rachel. Mr. Clemons owned and operated GlasPro in Kingsford Heights. He attended Bible Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman.
CONANT, MARY J. - From: Unknown La Porte newspaper, 28 January 1920 - Mrs. Mary J. Conant was born October 17 1842 in Galena township, La Porte County, Ind., and died Jan. 21, 1920, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna C. Hicks. She was 77 years, 3 months, 4 days old. Mrs. Conant was the daughter of Martin Bates. She had lived all her life in La Porte county and near the home where she was born. Feb. 1, 1866 she was married to Henry H. Conant and to this union four children were born: Ernest B. Conant of Indianapolis; Eva M. Porter, of Spirit Lake, Iowa; Anna C. Hicks of New Carlisle, Ind., and Alice C. Totman, of Winthrop, Minn., left to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted mother. Besides the four children, she leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Alvira B. Towner of Rolling Prairie, and one brother, John Bates of Mishawaka. The husband died Dec. 14, 1894, preceding his wife by 25 years. She and the departed husband were lifelong members of the earthly church of Jesus Christ, and by their holy living have entitled themselves to membership in the nobler church triumphant. Her sweet and winsome disposition endeared her to friends, neighbors, and relatives, while even in her months of suffering she was a constant benediction to those who waited upon her. The funeral was held at the Methodist church at Rolling Prairie, at 2 p. m., Friday, Jan. 23.
COPLIN, MARQUIS, From unknown LaPorte newspaper, 17 March 1936 – Marquis Coplin, age 86, of 906 Linwood avenue, a life-long resident of La Porte county, passed away at the Holy Family hospital at 7:30 last evening after an illness of several months. He was born in LaPorte county on Feb. 13, 1850. On March 4, 1869 he married Emma J. Anderson who passed away on Jan. 10, 1910. In 1911 he married Anna Flood Standiford, who died on May 15, 1931. Surviving are two nieces, Miss Evadna Flood and Miss Bernice Flood, both of LaPorte. Two sons preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the E. E. Ebbert chapel at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Russell L. Phillips will officiate and burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery with E. E. Ebbert in charge.
DAVIS, JAMES – (Civil War Veteran) – La Porte Argus-Bulletin, 4 May 1910 – James Davis, aged 67 years, died yesterday at 12:15 o’clock of pneumonia. Mr. Davis had been a farmer, retiring last fall to reside in Rolling Prairie. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and one son. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian church, with the pastor officiating. The interment will be held at the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Weir & Sievert are the funeral directors.
DePoy, Donald W. , News Dispatch- Michigan City, IN
- 2/8/1999 - NILES, MI - Donald W. DePoy, 77, Niles, died at 10 p.m. EST
Saturday (Feb. 6, 1999) at his home.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte. Burial will be at Rolling
Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
and until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. DePoy was born
Feb. 1, 1922, in New Carlisle, to George and Laura Lucille Hooten DePoy. On
Dec. 30, 1945, in LaPorte, he married Harriette Marie Walton, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Lindia (Charles) LaFrance, Fish Lake; a son,
Greg (Cindy) DePoy, Buchanan, Mich.; two sisters, Margaret Conrad, Mill Creek,
and Ruth Kelley, New Carlisle; a brother, Paul DePoy, Rolling Prairie, Ind.;
and two stepsisters, Rebecca Eggleston and Katherine Robinson, both of
Mishawaka; and six grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded him in
death. Mr. DePoy was a heavy equipment operator for Schumacher & Sons, and
he also was a farmer. He was a member of the Operating Engineer Union Local
150, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, and a member of
American Legion Post No. 51, Buchanan, Mich., and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
3102, Buchanan. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the
family.
DEWITT, LAVERN (DUDE) – La Porte Herald Argus, 25 July 1956 – Lavern (Dude) Dewitt, 86, of Rolling Prairie, died at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon at Rolling Prairie after a one-week illness. He was born April 24, 1870 in Rolling Prairie to Egbert and May Dewitt and had lived there all his life. Surviving are one half-brother Burt Stevens, and one niece. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Haverstock Funeral home with the Rev. Elmer C. Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Prairie cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel.
DEWITT, MRS. SARAH M. - From: unknown La Porte newspaper, 13 January 1899 Mrs. Sarah M. Dewitt, wife of Ben Dewitt, died at 2 p. m. yesterday of consumption, at her home, Rolling Prairie, after an illness of six months. She would have been 75 years of age this month had she lived. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p. m. in Presbyterian church, Rolling Prairie. Rev. Wm. Davis will officiate. Interment in Rolling Prairie cemetery. W. C. Weir in charge.
Dickson, Daniel Morris - excerpt from the book by Brigadier
General Tracy Campbell Dickson regarding the descendants of William and
Elizabeth Campbell Dickson -
Fourth Generation - descendant
#50: Daniel Morris Dickson, born July 29, 1810, at Chautaugua, NY, died at
Chicago, Illinois, May 28, 1866, married at Ripley, NY May 4, 1848, Mary Ann
McHenry, born at Ripley, NY, August 9, 1827, died at LaPorte, Indiana January
10, 1916, daughter of John McHenry and Elizabeth Dickson. He lived at Ripley,
NY, until 1823, when he removed to Prairie Round, Michigan, served in the
Michigan militia during the Black Hawk War; removed to Quincy, NY, and operated
a store in partnership with Col. Bell; in business at Niles, Michigan, from
1846 to 1850; railroad agent, owned general store, postmaster and justice of
the peace at Rolling Prairie, Indiana, 1851 to 1861; removed to Chicago,
Illinois, and manufactured brick and operated a general store. He was
interested in politics and was a speaker in political campaigns.
Dickson, Mary A - From the LaPorte Daily Argus, Tuesday 11,
February 1916
Mary A. Dickson - after a long life remarkable for
its sweetness and its inspiring effect upon those who knew her, Mrs. Mary A.
Dickson passed away last night at home of her daughter Mrs. William Noble at
908 Monroe Street. She was in her 89th year. For the past 15 years she had been
an invalid but had retained her brilliancy of mind and interest in life and
those around her to the last. Mrs. Dickson was born in Chautaugua County, New
York, August 9, 1827. She was married May 4, 1848 to D. M. Dickson and shortly
after removed to Niles, Michigan. From there she came to live in LaPorte county
in 1851 and continued to live in this county up to the time of her death except
for a period of about 10 years when she was a resident of Kansas City, Mo. This
was from 1868 to 1879. Mrs. Dickson was the daughter of John and Elizabeth
McHenry. The McHenry's and Dicksons were among the oldest and best known
families of Chautaugua County and played an important part in the history of
that section. her husband, D. M. Dickson, was himself a pioneer, coming to
Michigan and later to LaPorte County, Indiana. In the very early days, when
this section was just beginning to be settled up, he passed through LaPorte on
the way to fight in the Black Hawk Indiana war. Mrs. Dickson's father was the
first white child to be born in Chautaugua County.
Mrs.
Dickson was known by all the older people in LaPorte, but during the later
years of her life many of her friends in fact, nearly all her oldest friends
passed away. She was a woman of beautiful character and high ideals and left
the impress of her life upon her children and all who came in contact with her.
She was of a spiritual and religious nature. She read much and only of the best
literature and current publications and was always well informed. Even towards
the end of her life when she was unable to leave her home and had to be
tenderly cared for, she kept up with current events, showed the greatest
interest in the members of her family and those who called to see her was
always cheerful. Earlier in life she had been active in church work, but her
ininfirmitiesfirmities obliged her to abandon this. She was a member of the
Christian church. Mrs. Dickson was the mother of five children, four of whom
are living. A son, Louis Dickson, of Chicago, Frank P. Dickson, of Kansas City,
president of the Kansas City, Lawrence & Topeka Electric railroad; Mrs.
William Noble of LaPorte, with whom Mrs. Dickson had made her home for many
years, and William B. Dickson of Chicago. Mrs. Dickson herself was the oldest
of eight children. There yet survive two brothers, Henry McHenry, of Creston,
Iowa, and Frank McHenry, of Chicago. The funeral will be held at 1:30 tomorrow
afternoon from the Noble residence where simple services will be held. Dr. J.B.
Donaldson, of the Presbyterian Church, will officiate and the interment will be
in the cemetery at Rolling Prairie. Cutler Bros. are in
charge.
Out of town relatives who will be present at the funeral
will be Frank P. Dickson, of Kansas City, already mentioned, Royal Dickson of
Chicago, a grandson, and wife; William B. Dickson and wife of Chicago, and
their daughter, Mrs. Carl Heisen Jr.
Erickson, Larry Allen -
Larry Allen Erickson: Obit for Larry
Allen Erickson La Porte Herald-Argus 9-20-1954
Larry Allen
Erickson, four year-old son of John and Joan Erickson, 1410 Kingsport lane,
died at 11:30 yesterday morning at the Holy Family hospital. He had been ill
most of his life. Larry was born in LaPorte June 26, 1950. He is survived by
his parents: two sisters, Shirley Ann and Diane, both at home; two brothers,
John, Jr., and Robert, both at home; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Loran
McCormick, Rolling Prairie. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow
with the Rev. Wilbur H. Dickerson officiating. Burial will be in Rolling
Prairie cemetery. Friends may call at the Haverstock chapel tonight and until
time of services.
Contributed by - Amanda Million Humphrey
aemt@csinet.net
EVORY, OBADIAH – From: unknown La Porte newspaper, 14 August
1909
After lying in a comatose state since last Sunday, breathing but
apparently unconscious of all about him. Obadiah Evory passed away last night
at 9:20 o’clock at the home of his son, Gilbert Evory. Mr. Evory had been
in feeble health for several months with a complication of diseases. He was
born September 27, 1831, at Catsgill, N. Y., coming to this city in 1878. He
was married December 24, 1842 at Rolling Prairie to Miss Margaret Jane Provolt
who died eight years ago. Mr. Evory before his retirement from business life
was a very successful contractor, having built the Odd Fellows and Ruth C.
Sabin home and other buildings in the city. He was a member of the First
Christian church, also Excelsior lodge, F. And A. M. Rev. Clarke R. Parker,
pastor of the Baptist church will officiate at the services, which will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2:15 o’clock at the Evory home 805 Linwood Avenue.
The Masonic fraternity will be in charge. The internment will take place at the
Rolling Prairie cemetery under the direction of Austin Cutler. Mr. Evory leaves
seven children; Charles, John, and Miss Laura Evory, of Chicago; Mrs. E. E.
Reese, of Rolling Prairie; and Gilbert, Gurdon and Miss Susan Evory, this city.
FRANCE, ADAM – From: La Porte Daily Herald, 2 January 1891 – The funeral services of Adam France were held at the residence near Rolling Prairie Tuesday forenoon, Rev. H. M. Middleton officiating. Mr. France’s six sons were the pall bearers. Deceased was 83 years and 11 months old. The remains were deposited in the Rolling Prairie cemetery.
FOSTER, THOMAS D. – From unknown La Porte newspaper, 20 January 1938 Thomas D. Foster of the Rolling Prairie community, and widely known in La Porte and the county died yesterday at his home near Galien, Mich., after an illness of four weeks. He was born Jan. 8, 1871, near Rolling Prairie, the son of George O., and Sarah (DeWitt) Foster. On Nov. 1, 1895 at Three Oaks, Mich. he married Miss Edith Couchman. He had lived near Galien for the past 25 years. Surviving are his widow; three sons, George M., of Lansing, Mich., Bowen C., of Galien and Thomas F. Foster of South Bend; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Switzer of Rolling Prairie. One sister, Mrs. Anna Smith preceded him in death. Arrangements for the services, which will be held at Saints church, Galien, are incomplete and will be announced later. Burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery.
FRITZ, FANNIE – La Porte Argus, 24 January 1889 – Mrs. Fannie, wife of George Fritz, and daughter of B. DeWitt, of Rolling Prairie died of consumption last Sunday (Burial in Rolling Prairie cemetery)
Garman, Rosa B. (Teeter)- La Porte Daily Herald Argus, Wed, 17
Feb 1932
Mrs. Rosa B. Garman - Funeral Services for Mrs. Rosa B. Garman, age
78, who passed away at her home in Galena township north of Rolling Prairie,
Monday, will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. Edwin W.
Dunlavey of Chicago officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Prairie
Cemetery.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Teeter, Mrs. Grman was
a member of one of the LaPorte county pioneer families. She was born on Feb 21,
1853, in the home in which she spent her entire life. She was an active member
of the Rolling Prairied Methodist Church.
Surviving are three
sons Harry O. Garman, a consulting engineer, of Indianapolis, Commodore W.
Garman, professor of science at a state college at Stroudsburg, Pa., and
Cleveland, G. Garman of Chicago; two daughter, Mrs. Phoebe C. Sprecker of
Independence, Wis., and Mrs. Georgianna Franck of Brookfield, Ill., a brother
Edwin J. Teeter of LaPorte and two grandchildren, Harry Hanly Garman and Helen
Louise Garman, children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry O Garman.
Noah
Garman, husband preceded in death. He was a member of the Indiana Legislature
and one of the county's well known farmers.
GEORGE, SARAH A., La Porte Daily Herald, 11 April 1899 Miss Sarah A. George died at the residence of her brother W. H. A. George, 427 North Main street, at 12:10 o’clock today of heart disease and paralysis of which he had been a sufferer for about one year, says Monday’s South Bend Tribune. Her condition was not serious, however, until last Monday. The deceased was born in Lehigh county, Penn., March 17, 1839. In 1852, at the age of 14 she accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon George, to LaPorte county where she had since made her home. She had been in South Bend several times to receive medical treatment, her last trip to this city being made Jan. 16. With the exception of her brother she is survived by no near relatives. The funeral will take place at Rolling Prairie tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. The burial will be in the cemetery of that place. DeleteReplyForwardSpamMove...
HACKER, EVA M. – La Porte Herald Argus, 21 April 1967 – Mrs. Eva M. Hacker, 88, of 104 First street, formerly of Rolling Prairie, died at 12:15 a. m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Fissgus. She was born Sept. 22, 1878 in Galena Township to Capt. A. B. and Amanda (Hudson) Austin and had lived in the area her lifetime. Mrs. Hacker was a former school teacher and also formerly operated a grocery store in Rolling Prairie. She was married Oct. 8, 1910 to Ray C. Hacker, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Fissgus, La Porte, and Mrs. Ellen Windsor, South Bend; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Haverstock Funeral home with the Rev. Richard Bruner officiating. Burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from tomorrow noon and until time of services.
HALTER, FLORENCE – La Porte Herald Argus, 27 September 1951 – Mrs. Florence Halter, 92, of route 1, Rolling Prairie, died at 12:30 o’clock this morning at the White Tower Nursing home after an illness of several months. Mrs. Halter was born in Rolling Prairie in the same house she lived in to the time of her illness on Dec. 19, 1859. She had lived in La Porte county all her life. She was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving is one son, Marvin E. Halter, at home. Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Haverstock chapel with the Rev. Lynn Garth officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Prairie cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow noon at the chapel and until time of services.
HALTER, SARAH JOSEPHINE – From unknown La Porte newspaper, 22 February 1937 – Mrs. Sarah Josephine (Culveyhouse) Halter, age 83, of Rolling Prairie, passed away at her home at 3:15 p. m. Saturday after an illness of eight years with a complication of diseases. Mrs. Halter was born in Rolling Prairie on Dec. 31, 1853 and spent all her life in or near that community. On December 19, 1875 in La Porte she was married to John S. Halter, who preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1914. Surviving are one son, John Merril Halter of Rolling Prairie; two grandchildren, Mrs. George Burkett of Michigan City and Roy Halter of Chicago; five great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded Mrs. Halter in death. She was the last surviving member of a large family. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the home in Rolling Prairie. The Rev. H.L. McBride will officiate and burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery with O. M. Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed at the residence from 5 p. m. today until the time of the service.
Halter - Alta Alice Halter, age 58, of rural route No. 2, rolling Prairie, wife of William H. Halter, passed away yesterday at the Holy Family hospitak after an illnes of four months with a complication of diseases. The daughter of Philander and Lavina Ackley, she was born in Wills township, near Rolling Prairie, on April 12, 1878, and lived there all her life. On Dec. 28, 1902 in Rolling Prairie, she was married to William H. Halter. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist church. Surviving are her husband; one son. Herschel Halter of Rolling Prairie; two daughters, Mrs. Zena Spade of La Porte and Miss Dorothy Halter at home; six grandchildren. Her mother preceeded her in death on Aug. 26, 1936; her sister, Mrs. Anna Burden, passed away in August, 1935. A daughter also preceeded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon at the Haverstock chapel. The Rev. Clayton H. Wilson will officiate and burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Haverstock chapel from 7 o’clock this evening until the time of the services. The La Porte Herald-Argus, March 13, 1937 p. 2 col. 4 Alan Zeller
Halter - William H. Halter, 85, of Rolling Prairie, died at 6
o’clock last night at the Fairview hospital after an illness of several
years.
He was born in Wills township, La Porte county, on Feb. 13, 1861 and
had lived here all his life. He was a retired farmer. On June 20, 1883 in La
Porte he was married to Julia Hooten who died in 1890. He married Alta Ackley
in 1902, who died in 1937.
Surviving are one son, Herschel O. Halter,
Rolling Prairie; three daughters, Mrs. William Fissgus, La Porte; Mrs. Harry
Bennitt, New Carlisle; Mrs. Lyle Cadwell, Rolling Prairie; one stepdaughter,
Zena Spaid, Rolling Prairie; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Two
daughters and one son preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held
Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Haverstock chapel with the Rev.
H. L. Conley officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Prairie cemetery. Friends
may call tomorrow noon at the chapel and until the time of funeral. - La Porte
Herald-Argus, Friday, 8 June 1946. - Contributed by: Alan Zeller
HARRIS, JAMES B. – The La Porte Daily Herald, 3 June 1927 – James B. Harris passed away at 7:30 o’clock Saturday morning at his home near Rolling Prairie. Death was caused by a sudden attack of heart disease. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon. A wealth of beautiful flowers and a crowded church attested to the regard held for the deceased. The Rev. D. R. Badders and the Rev. M. G. Long of La Porte officiated. Mrs. Harold Hofer and Miss Hester Worden sang. The pallbearers were the sons of the late Mr. Harris. Interment was in the Rolling Prairie cemetery.
HATHAWAY, DANIEL – Unknown La Porte newspaper, 15 September 1911 – Daniel Hathaway of Rolling Prairie died at 6:15 o’clock this morning after a long illness from cancer of the stomach. He was bedfast for four weeks. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church at Rolling Prairie. Rev. D. E. Noland officiating and Decker Bros. being in charge of funeral arrangements. Interment will be at the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Deceased was born October 30, 1846 in St Joseph county. His occupation was that of a laborer. He was a resident of this county for ten years. Following service in the Civil war, during which he was a private in Co. D 128th Indiana Volunteers. Mr. Hathaway married America Curtis, who died in 1874.Two children resulted from this union. In 1876, Mr. Hathaway married Clarissa Jay, who with six children, Henry, Marshall, Albert, Abner, Nora, and Lilah, survives.
Helmick, John - Daily Herald, Thursday, August 2, 1894 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Helmick, twins, a son and daughter, July 25, and only a few hours previous to Mr. Helmick's departure, he passing away on the morning of the 26, being very low with consumption. Funeral at his home, Friday. He was laid to rest in Rolling Prairie Cemetery. - John Helmick 26 Jul 1894 Laporte County 50 yr Male
HICKMAN, JOSEPH – From: unknown La Porte newspaper, 27 February 1936 The deceased was born in Richmond, Ind., Feb. 27, 1832, and came to this county when but a child. He married Josephine Hopkins and as a result of this union three children were born, but one of whom survives, Miss Nellie Hickman of this city. Mrs. Hickman had lived a retired life for many years. He was a man that commanded the respect of those who knew him and his departure will be sincerely mourned. Two sister, Mrs. Joseph Ireland of this city and Mrs. Clawson of Mt. Summit, Ind., besides three brothers, Jacob, Edgar, and Charles Hickman of this county survive the deceased. The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Ireland, 1002 Maple Avenue, Dr. R. H. Hartley officiating. Burial at the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Austin Cutler is the funeral director.
HUFFMAN, DAVID – From: The La Porte Argus-Bulletin, 12 November 1903 – David Huffman was born in Ohio December 26, 1823. He was married to Jemima Helmick November 2, 1848. He died November 9, 1903, aged 79 years. He had been a resident of Rolling Prairie and vicinity for over fifty years. He was a member of the M. E. church, Masonic lodge and the Grand Army of the Republic. In his younger days he was a great worker in the church and Sunday school. He was always faithful to his lodge, filling various offices with credit to himself and the fraternity. At the beginning of the late rebellion he enlisted in Co. G., 9th Illinois cavalry. His record in the army, for over three years, was an enviable one. He had the respect and confidence of his officers in such a degree that he was many times entrusted with important dispatches which required nerve and skill to deliver. His love for the grand army was sincere and his comrades of Hathaway Post will greatly miss him. His wife preceded him to the better land in April 1900. He leaves three sisters, one in Missouri, one in Nebraska, and one, Christiana Helmick of this place. Funeral services were held November 11th, Rev. Waite, officiating. The Masonic lodge had charge. Hathaway post attended as an organization. Burial at Rolling Prairie.
ISTATT, WILLIAM – Unknown La Porte newspaper, 31 May 1933 – Mr. Istatt, a native of this city, was widely known, throughout the county. He was engaged in farming and the dairy business at Rolling Prairie, and associated with him were two sons, William Istatt Jr., living northwest of Rolling Prairie, and Richard, at home. Mr. Istatt recently made improvements at his dairy, located in his home, and he had no business worries. On last Monday he went to Niles, South Bend and Michigan City and paid in full all outstanding accounts against him. Funeral services tomorrow will be held at 2 p. m. Daylight Saving time, at E. E. Ebbert’s chapel here. The Rev. F. G. Kenny will officiate and burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. The body may be viewed this afternoon and evening until the time of the funeral tomorrow at the Ebbert chapel. The son of John and Ellen (Miles) Istatt, the deceased man was born in La Porte on April 22, 1860. He had lived in the county all his life. On March 27, 1884, he married Caroline Cook in La Porte. On March 27 of next year the couple would have observed their golden wedding anniversary. Surviving besides the widow and two sons are four daughters, Mrs. Fred Luderman and Mrs. James Shippee of Moline, Ill., Mrs. Louis McNeal of Rolling Prairie and Mrs. William Rydzy of Michigan City; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
LAMPSON - WILSON HENRY LAMPSON – Unknown La Porte newspaper, 20 October 1917 – The funeral of Wilson Henry Lampson of Rolling Prairie, whose death was reported in The Herald, will be held at the Methodist Church in Rolling Prairie at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Lampson was born in 1845 in Yates county, New York, and came to the state of Indiana when a small boy with his parents. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was a member of Co. C. 128th Indiana Volunteers. The company was organized at Michigan City and mustered in December 15, 1863, for three years of service. Mr. Lampson was united in marriage July 4, 1866, to Lucretia Ellen Brown. There were four children, Miss Minnie Lampson, Mrs. O. L. Jones of Rolling Prairie, Bert Lampson of Galien, Mich., and Mrs. Frank Kellin. The latter died nine years ago the sixth of November. There also are five grandchildren. Mr. Lampson left a large circle of friends and relatives who regret his passing. He was a member of Hathaway Post, G. A. R. and as there are only five members of this Post living, Patton Post of La Porte will have charge of the funeral and the members will leave here for Rolling Prairie not later than 1:30 tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Shields will conduct the religious service and interment will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Weir & Ebbert are in charge.
LAMPSON, LUCRETIA, Unknown La Porte newspaper, 27 March 1923 Lucretia Lampson, age 76, died at her home in Rolling Prairie Monday evening at 9 o’clock. She was born in Starke county, O., and married W. H. Lampson in 1866. Mr. Lampson died about five years ago. The deceased is survived by one son Bert, 605 Detroit street, and two daughters Minnie Lampson and Mrs. Carrie Jones, of Rolling Prairie. Seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. She was a member of the Methodist church. The funeral will be held Thursday at Rolling Prairie church at 2:30 p. m. , with the Rev. W. H. Trueschell officiating. Burial will be at Rolling Prairie cemetery, with E. E. Ebbert in charge.
LLOYD, ELIZABETH, La Porte Argus Bulletin, 6 November 1900 Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, aged 88 years, died yesterday at the home of her son in Reynolds, Ill. The remains will be taken to Rolling Prairie for interment, the funeral services being held Thursday morning. Rev. Dr. Hartley of the city, will officiate. W. C. Wier in charge.
MAGNUS, MARY – Herald Argus, 4
February 1927 –
Mrs. Mary Magnus, age 78, of Rolling
Prairie, passed away yesterday at her home. She was the wife of John Magnus.
Mrs. Magnus was born in Jamesville, Wis., May 11, 1849, but lived in this
county for the past 50 years, moving from Michigan. Forty-eight years ago she
was married to John Magnus at New Buffalo, Mich. She was a member of the
Methodist church. The deceased woman is survived by her husband, two daughters,
Mrs. Alta De Witt of Maywood, Ill., and Mrs. Sarah Goffar; one sister, Mrs.
Sadie Stonage of Three Oaks, Mich., one son, Elmer Green of Rolling Prairie;
two brothers, Isaac Teeter of Three Oaks and John Teeter of Des Moines, Ia. The
funeral will be held at the residence in Rolling Prairie Sunday afternoon at 2
o’clock. The rev. O. E. Weber of Rolling Prairie will officiate. Burial
will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery in charge of E. E. Ebbert.
MARTIN, LAURA – From: unknown La Porte newspaper, 26 March 1934 – Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Houseknecht Martin, age 62, wife of Charles W. Martin of Rolling Prairie, who passed away Wednesday evening, will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Haverstock chapel. The Rev. F. G. Kenny will officiate and burial will be in Rolling Prairie cemetery with O. M. Haverstock in charge. The body may be viewed at the chapel this afternoon and evening and until the time of the service tomorrow. The daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Houseknecht, Mrs. Martin was born in Lairdsville, Pa., on May 8, 1871. She had lived at Rolling Prairie for the past 38 years, moving there from Hughsville, Pa. On Feburary 26, 1896 in Rolling Prairie, she was married to Charles Martin. She was a member of the Baptist church and Gleaners lodge of Hatches Mills. Surviving are her husband; one son, Ralph Martin, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Buss of La Porte and Mrs. Edith Cauffman of Lydick; four grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Banzas, Mrs. Carrie Swank, Mrs. Julia Rishel, Mrs. Marguerite Poust, all of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Viola Fowler of Rolling Prairie; two brothers Fuller Houseknecht of Pennsylvania, and Charles Houseknecht of Rolling Prairie. One sister preceded her in death.
McCARTY, PEARL – La Porte County Herald, 1 October 1901
– Pearl McCarty, the five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler
McCarty of Rolling Prairie, died Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Death
resulted from a few days illness with scarlet fever of a malignant type. The
remains were buried Sunday morning, W. C. Weir being in charge.
Note: A
David McCarty is also penciled in on the cemetery listing for burials at
Rolling Prairie Cemetery.
Miles family info - Contributer by Gloria Arndt, Rolling Prairie
Cemetery Historian - Gloria states; listings they had were:
Eugene A. Miles
and Ebbie with the date of 31 May 1910. After seeing the obituary for Celia, I
believe that the Ebbie listed is Celia.
The date of her funeral is 31 May
1910.
Obit for Eugene: 10 June 1909 Thursday, La Porte Daily Argus-Bulletin
Eugene A. Miles who died yesterday afternoon at Rolling Prairie was born in
Corrina, Me. February 28, 1842. He came west with his parents in 1851 and
settled in Chicago where he lived until 1900 when he came to Kankakee Twp. and
engaged in farming. He was married to Celia Lincoln 6 January 1867 to which
union 9 children were born, 7 of which survive. Frank and Henry of Mishawaka,
Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. George Fritzen, and Alice and Bennie Miles of Rolling
Prairie. He was ill 5 months with asthma. The end coming at 4:30 yesterday. The
funeral will be Friday at 2:30 at the ME Church near Rolling Prairie.
Celia's obit, 28 May 1910, La Porte Daily Argus-Bulletin Mrs.
Celia Miles died last evening at 10:30 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital,
following an illness with a complication of diseases. Mrs. Miles was born
September 1, 1849, in Ionia, Mich. but resided in Springville Twp., La Porte
County, the greater part of her life. Her husband, Eugene Miles, died a year
ago, and surviving her are seven children, Mrs. William Nutt, of Spokane, Wash.
Frank Miles, of Great Falls, Mont., Henry Miles of Mishawaka, Mrs. William
Brown, Mrs. George Fritzen, Ben Miles and Miss Alice Miles, of this city. She
also leaves two brothers, Henry and William Lincoln of Chicago, and a sister,
Mrs. Edwin Mayne, of New Orleans. The funeral arrangements have not been
completed. 30 May 1910, La Porte Daily Argus-Bulletin The funeral of Mrs. Celia
Lincoln Miles will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist
Church at Rolling Prairie with Rev. Hickman officiating. Interment will be held
at the Rolling Prairie Cemetery. Weir and Sievert are in charge.
NESBITT, KATE A. (Kittie) – From: La Porte Daily Argus-Bulletin, 10 March 1905 – Miss Kate A. Nesbitt of Rolling Prairie, died yesterday afternoon after an extended illness, death resulting from nervous prostration. Miss Nesbitt was born January 10, 1862, at Rolling Prairie, where she had always made her home. She is survived by her mother, one brother, J. P. Nesbitt, of Colorado, and three sisters, one in California, and Mrs. John A. Noble and Mrs. Stella Austin, of Rolling Prairie. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the family home, Rev. C. B. Black officiating. Austin Cutler is in charge.
NESBITT, MINER – From: La Porte Argus, 14 August 1884 – Miner Nesbitt died at Rolling Prairie, last Tuesday, aged about seventy-four years. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and he was buried at the station.
NOBLE, FRANK STANHOPE – From: La Porte Argus, 13 August 1885 – Frank Stanhope Noble, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm M. Noble, died very suddenly yesterday forenoon about eleven o’clock, of spinal meningitis. The little fellow was in apparent good health, and the evening before was playing out of doors until his bed time, but was taken sick during the night. Dr. Fahnestock was called, but the attack was so severe that no help could be given him. He was a bright child and the pride and joy of his parents. He was four years, eight months, and three days old. The funeral will take place from the house at three o’clock this afternoon, and the burial will be at Rolling Prairie.
NOBLE, MRS. SUSAN F., - Michigan City News 5 June 1901 - Mrs. Susan F. Noble, widow of John B. Noble died Tuesday morning at her home in Rolling Prairie at the age of 80 years. She had been a resident of the county since 1847. She leaves three sons, who are Houston Noble of this city, John A. Noble of Rolling Prairie and William N. Noble of Laporte. The funeral will be held Thursday at Rolling Prairie.
OAKLEY, AMANDA – La Porte Daily Herald, 22 February 1904 – Mrs. Amanda Oakley died at her home in Rolling Prairie at 2 p. m. Sunday, after a long illness. She was a sufferer from organic heart disease. She leaves a husband, three sons, John, William, and Dennis, and one daughter, Mrs. Eliza Hull of this county. The funeral services will be held at the M. E. church at Rolling Prairie, Wednesday at 10:30 a. m., Rev. Wake officiating. Burial at Rolling Prairie cemetery. Weir, Seivert & Henrys in charge.
PEASE, MARTHA – Unknown newspaper, January 1876 – Mrs. Martha Pease, wife of Asa P. Pease, was born Jan. 10, 1807, and died Jan. 28, 1876, thus reaching the well rounded age of 69 years. Bristol county, Mass., was her birthplace; her earlier years were spent in Courtland county, New York. In 1836 she removed to La Porte county, Indiana, where she has since resided. Mrs. Pease was married to her now bereaved husband, Dec. 21, 1837. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, four sons and many other relatives, among whom are three granddaughters and one grandson. At an early age she united with the Baptist church, and subsequently in 1863, she united with the M. E. church at Rolling Prairie. Her departure was without a struggle. Like the deepening of the morning twilight she seemed to “languish into life”. The funeral services, conducted by the Pastor of the M. E. church, were attended by the largest concourse of people that has assembled here for a long time. “Friend after friend departs, Who has not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts, That finds not here an end.”
PIERCE, ALLAN – The La Porte Herald, 4 May 1901 – Allan Pierce of Byron, an old soldier was found at 6 o’clock this morning lying on the ground near his home. His sister, Mrs. Diamond, with whom he resided, discovered him. He tried to rise but was unable to do so, having, been stricken with apoplexy. Friends assisted him into the house, where he lived only an hour. He was in the act of taking a walk before breakfast when attacked. Comrade Pierce was born at Hamburg, N. Y. April 11, 1833, and came to this county 44 years ago, and was in his 69th year at time of his death. He served throughout the civil war, having enlisted in Co. B, Ninth Indiana volunteers, afterward, veteranizing. His comrades testify to his being a good soldier. He was injured by the explosion of a shell, and was a pensioner. A wife and two children preceded him to the spirit land. Deceased was beloved by all that knew him. He was a member of Hathaway Post, Rolling Prairie. Funeral Monday at 10 a. m. at the Rolling Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church.
PIPER, JOHN – From: La Porte County Whig, 8 January 1851 – Died at the house of his mother at Rolling Prairie on the Sabbath morning 29 December, John Blackburn Piper aged 23 years. When seven years old, he lost his father.
PROVOLT, ELIZA – From unknown La Porte newspaper, 30 January 1875 The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Provolt, of Rolling Prairie, last Sabbath afternoon, was largely attended. Rev. Kendall, of La Porte, preached the discourse. Mrs. Provolt was highly respected and a member of the Presbyterian Church, and commanded the esteem of all who knew her. Several La Porteans attended her funeral. Mrs. Eliza Provolt was born in New Jersey, July 9, 1810. She was raised and married in that State and subsequently settled with her husband Ezekiel Provolt on Rolling Prairie in May, 1831, being among the very first who made homes on those beautiful, fertile lands. Ezekiel Provolt died in March 1842; his widow never remarried. The deceased united with the Presbyterian church (the same which was organized in 1833) about 32 years ago, and was one of the true Christians whose walk was a path and light to others. No woman was more widely loved. For some years she had suffered from weak lungs, and the immediate cause of her death was a violent cold contracted a week or so before. The remains of the departed were laid in the cemetery at Rolling Prairie, beside those of her husband.
REESE, ELMER – From unknown La Porte newspaper, 28 November 1936 – Elmer E. Reese, age 73, Rolling Prairie business man and one of the most prominent residents of that community, died suddenly at 2:15 a. m. yesterday at his home. Death resulted from a heart attack. Mr. Reese was a partner in the Reese & Brother Hardware store at Rolling Prairie and on Saturday was active in his usual pursuits at the store. His death came as a shock to the entire community. The son of Henry and Lucinda Reese, he was born at Bootjack, near Rolling Prairie, on July 7, 1863, and lived in that immediate vicinity all his life. In May 1889, in Rolling Prairie, he married Effie Powell, who preceded him in death in 1907. On January 27, 1909 in La Porte he married Fanny Evory, who survives. Other survivors are four brothers, William M., Joseph O., and Walter W. Reese, all of Rolling Prairie, and Charles M. Reese of La Porte. One brother preceded him in death. Mr. Reese started in the hardware business in 1885 at Rolling Prairie. In 1888 his brother, William, went into partnership with him and the firm was known as the Reese & Brother Hardware store since that time. Mr. Reese was a member of the Rolling Prairie Christian church and was superintendent of its Sunday school for 37 years. He also was an elder of the church for a number of years. Mr. Reese was secretary of the Rolling Prairie Cemetery association until the time of his death. Exactly three years prior to the date of his death on Nov. 22, 1933, Mr. Reese fell while putting eaves on a house and he never fully recovered from his injuries. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Rolling Prairie Christian church. The Rev. J. N. Thomas will officiate and burial will be in the Rolling Prairie cemetery with O. M. Haverstock of La Porte in charge. The body may be viewed at the home until the time of the services.
REYNOLDS, CHARLES – La Porte Argus, 22 June 1882 – Charles Reynolds, youngest son of Fleming Reynolds, of Wills Township, was drowned in Hudson Lake last Saturday. The lad was about 12 years old and was with some other parties rowing rapidly on the lake when the oar he was using broke and precipitated him in the water. Before his comrades could return to him he sank and drowned. The body was searched for by a larger number of men all night but was not recovered until Sunday noon. The funeral occurred Monday.
REYNOLDS, KITTY – From: La Porte Argus, 2 February 1888 – Miss Kitty Reynolds, daughter of Frank Reynolds, the Postal Clerk of this city, died at Mattoon, Ills., last Monday morning She had gone to Mattoon on a visit to her grandmother and was sixteen years old. She had been a cripple since her infancy and was only able to move about in a wheel chair. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church, Wednesday morning and the remains were taken to Rolling Prairie for burial.
SALISBURY, BENJAMIN F., Michigan City News, 26 August 1909 Benjamin F. Salisbury, for 40 years a resident of Rolling Prairie died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. L. Armstrong, in Ottumwa, Ia. The deceased was 90 years old and leaves four sons, Theron, Frank, O. L. and Rollin Salisbury, one daughter, Mrs. Armstrong, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Salisbury died four years ago. The remains reached Rolling Prairie today for burial.
SHELLENBERGER, JOHN – Unknown La Porte newspaper, 17 December 1927 – Funeral services for John Shellenberger, 26, of Rolling Prairie who died yesterday at the Mercy hospital, Englewood, from injuries received in a railroad accident Wednesday, will be held from the home at Rolling Prairie, the time to be announced later. The inquest is to be held at Chicago today. The deceased man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Shellenberger. He was born in Rolling Prairie, Dec. 30, 1900, and had resided there all his life. He was employed by the New York Central and was working in the Englewood yards when the accident occurred. He is survived by his father; one sister, Mrs. Frank P. Miller and one nephew, Howard Miller. Cutler Brothers have charge of funeral arrangements.
SHELLENBERGER, SOPHIE D. – unknown La Porte newspaper, 15 October 1926 – Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie D. Shellenberger, age 55, of Rolling Prairie who died yesterday morning at her home after an illness of a year with paralysis, will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday from the home with Cutler Bros. of this city in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Shellenberger was born in Rolling Prairie on June 28, 1871 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Detlef Shultz. She was united in marriage to James D. Shellenberger on Dec. 6, 1897. Mrs. Shellenberger was a member of the Christian church and the Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her husband, a son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Miller of Rolling Prairie, a brother, John Shultz, of Atlanta, Ga., and a sister, Mrs. Harry Brewer, of Salem, O.
STINCHCOMB, SARAH – From: Unknown La Porte newspaper, 9 November 1923 – Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stinchcomb, 79, who had lived at Rolling Prairie nearly all of her life, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Fishburn, in Valparaiso Wednesday afternoon. The aged woman died of heart disease. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vangieson who moved to Rolling Prairie from New York State when Mrs. Stinchcomb was two years old. She was born on March 10 1844. W. L. Stinchcomb, her husband died eight years ago. Since that time Mrs. Stinchcomb had been making her home in Rolling Prairie, Chicago, and Valparaiso with her daughters. The deceased woman was a member of the Rebekah lodge of Rolling Prairie and of the Christian Church. Funeral services were held at Rolling Prairie this afternoon with burial in the Rolling Prairie cemetery. Surviving are three children, Mrs. W. H. McCarty of Chicago, B. L. Stinchcomb of Michigan City, and Mrs. Fishburn. Joseph Vangieson of Chicago is the only surviving brother.
TEETER, EDWIN J. - From unknown La Porte newspaper, 5 November
1932 –
Mr. Teeter was born Jan. 7, 1843 in Galena
township, this county, near Rolling Prairie, the son of Henry L. and Caroline
Fail Teeter, pioneers of La Porte county. He was the last of seven children. A
sister, Mrs. Rosa B. Garman passed away in February of this year. Mr. Teeter
was educated in the Galena township schools and Dr. Adam’s Academy in La
Porte. He was united in marriage April 12, 1876 to Emma Ocker, who preceded him
in death. To this union were born Phillip H. Teeter, of Rolling Prairie; Thomas
H. Teeter, of Minneapolis, Minn; Hattie Belle and Emma Leah Teeter, of La
Porte. Other surviving relatives are four grandchildren, Ruth and Edwin of
Rolling Prairie and Robert and Phillip of Minneapolis. Had he lived until Jan.
7 Mr. Teeter would have been 90 years of age. Funeral services will be held
Monday at 2:30 at the Rolling Prairie Methodist Church. The deceased man was a
life-long member of the Methodist denomination. The Rev. Edwin W. Dunlavy of
Chicago, an old friend of the family, will officiate and burial will be in the
Rolling Prairie cemetery with Cutler Brothers in charge. Friends wishing to see
the body may call at the home Sunday after 2:30 p. m. or Monday until 11 a. m.
Teeter, Renwick - Michigan City News, 28 January 1914 - Renwick Teeters, aged 73, died Saturday night at his home in South Bend, after a lingering illness of sevral years of old age and complications. Mr. Teeters was born in Laporte county Feb 18, 1841. Eight years ago he moved to St. Joseph county and had resided in South Bend since. He served in the civil war as a corporal in the 48th regiment, Co. D. He is survived by five sons and two daughters as follows: Harry and Otis at home, Floyd in South Bend, Leo in Pratt, Kan., William in Rolling Prairie, Mrs. Nellie Delaura, Flint, Mich and Mrs. Ada Klute, Three Oaks, Michigan. The following brothers and sisters survive him: Harold in South Bend, Mrs. Esther William, Mrs. Herman Woodard and Mrs. Joseph Shead all of Laporte county. Services were held at 12 o'clock noon, today in the family home. Burial took placed in Rolling Prairie.
TEETER, ZACHARIAH – La Porte Argus, Thursday, 27 December 1894 Zachariah Teeter an early resident of the county and 89 years old died in this city last Saturday. The burial was at Rolling Prairie.
THOMAS, MARGARET L. – From: unknown La Porte newspaper, 3 October 1930 – Mrs. Margaret L. Thomas, age 81, of Rolling Prairie, passed away at 12:30 p. m., yesterday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Jesse M. Rice, with whom she had been making her home. She had been in poor health for several months. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Shaw, she was born in La Porte County and had lived here all her life. On Sept. 20, 1876, she was married to Emanuel E. Thomas. She was a member of the Christian church and the Women’s Relief Corps. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Ms. Thomas was the last of 13 children. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Rolling Prairie Christian church. The Rev. Mr. Thomas will officiate and burial will be at Rolling Prairie with Cutler Brothers in charge.
WELLS, EVELINE I, (Maiden name Porter)- From: Michigan City News, 19 September 1923 – Mrs. Eveline I. Wells, 85, 217 W. Ninth Street died this morning at 8:15 of cancer of the stomach. The deceased had been ailing for several years. The decedent was a native of La Porte county, having been born in Galena township November 10, 1838. She spent the greater part of her life here. On July 22, 1857, she married Ezra Wells, who died many years ago. Surviving the decedent is one daughter, Mrs. Lydia Haverstock of La Porte. Mrs. Wells was a member of the First Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the residence, 217 W. Ninth Street. Rev. D. C. Ford of the First Christian Church will officiate. Burial at Rolling Prairie cemetery.
WHITMAN, SUSAN L., From unknown newspaper, July 1899 – Susan L. Whitman was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Dec. 31, 1810. Died at the residence of Mr. Wm. Zigler, July 12, 1899. Aged 88 years, 7 months, 11 days. She was married to Edward Whitman in 1844. Three children were born to them, all of which are living. Soon after her marriage they emigrated to the United States where she has since lived. When 16 years of age she joined the Baptist church, retaining her membership in the church until her death. She was greatly interested in the success and progress of the cause of her Lord and Master. Gave of her means and strength for the success of the same. She was a lover of books. The Bible was her constant companion. Her mind was well stored with its great and inspiring truths. Her spiritual vision was clear; her sympathics broad. She now rests from her labors. In peace she sleeps, the sleep of the just. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. F. Ayres at the family residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock p. m. Interment at Rolling Prairie.
WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN – From: Michigan City Dispatch, 7 March 1895 – Galena Gleanings News comes to us that Mr. Benj. Williams who lived near Bunker Hill schoolhouse, is dead. We did not learn anything more concerning the death. We are very sorry, as Mr. Williams was an honest, quiet citizen and a good temperance worker, and will be missed by many.
Woodard, Mrs Martha (Teeter) - Herald Press, St. Joseph
Michigan - January 2, 1945 - Wednesday
Three Oaks, Jan 2 (Special) - Mrs.
Marha Woodard, 85, a long-time resident of Berrien county, died at 11:20 a. m.
Tuesday at her home, 203 Cedar Street, where she had been ill for five
days.
Born Jan 4, 1860, in LaPorte County, Mrs. Woodard had
lived most of her life in Three Oaks and vicinity, spending a few years in
Indiana and Florida. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah
Teeter, and returned her to live 9 years ago.
Her husband the
late Herman Woodard died five years ago.
Mrs. Woodard was a
member of the Free Methodist church.
She is survived by two
children, Forrest, of Three Oaks: Mrs. Florence Cunningham, of Tampa, Fla,: and
a grandson, Kenneth Cunningham of Jackson.
Funeral Services will
be conducted at 2:30 p. m. Friday at the L. E. Lake mortuary by the Rev. R. H.
Heald, Free Methodist pastor. Burial will be made in the Rolling Prairie, Ind.
cemetery.
contributed by D. West