INDIANA TRAILS
HUNTINGTON COUNTY
OBITS
GERALDINE (HARTT) HELVIE
1907-2000
From
the Huntington Herald Press Online, September 20, 2000
Geraldine E. Helvie, 93, a resident of Norwood Nursing Home Center, died at the home at 1:45 PM Tuesday (Sept. 19, 2000) Mrs. Helvie, a 1925 graduate of Huntington High School, was a homemaker. She was a member of Sigma Eta Sorority and Central Christian Church. She was born on June 23, 1907 in Huntington, Indiana to Harry D. and Virginia (Virgie) Eckman Hartt. Her first marriage was on Oct. 3, 11925 to Charles R. Wilson who died on October 5, 1975 (He died at the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary of a heart attack). Her second marriage was to Frank C. Helvie who died July 29, 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Juanita) Thrasher, Huntington, a son, Lt. Col. Dick Wilson of Biloxi Miss, two stepsons, Deverle Helvie and Charles Helvie, both of Venice, Fla, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a great-great granddaughter, eight step-grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren and a step great-great-grandchild. A daughter, Sharon Ann Wilson and a sister, Betty L. Howell are deceased. Calling is from 333-6 PM on Thursday at the Hart Funeral Home where services will be held at 10 PM Friday. Rev. Pat Mullen will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charity.
(contributed to Genealogy Trails by Mrs. Carole Dick )
BETTY LOUISE (HARTT) HOWELL 1919-1987
Betty was born September 8, 1919 and died September 1987 in Huntington. Indiana. She was a daughter of Harry Dell and Virginia Hartt. She married Eugene Howell and lived in Huntington, Indiana. To this union two children were born. Dianne in 1943 and Jack in 1947. Her two grandchildren are Tamara and Troy. She remarried in 1980
Betty is remembered for being kind to everyone she met. She would sacrifice her own comfort if it meant doing something special for someone else. She was also a lot of fun. She loved to go to the lakes on the weekends. Betty loved to cook! Every Sunday was a big family day around her house! She would spend hours in preparation. Her fried chicken could not be topped!.
Not only was she an excellent mother and grandmother, but she was a fine businesswoman and civic leader as well! She was a top Avon representative for close to 36 years. I used to help her bag her orders and go out with her to deliver. She had many customers. Everyone loved her and looked forward to her visit each week. In her Avon career she achieved many awards. One of the highlights of her time with Avon is the time she won a trip to Monaco. It was her first time out of the country. She had the privilege of having dinner with Princess Grace. All of the guests at the dinner received a beautiful scarf that Princess Grace designed for the event. It was very special to her. Betty was very sad when Princess Grace was killed shortly after that, in an automobile accident.
Betty was a member of the Altrusa Club. This is a club that allows only one in each category from a stated career into the club at a time. She was a member until her passing in 1987. She was also a "Circle Leader" for several years in her church.
She is fondly missed by her family and friends.
(contributed to Genealogy Trails by Mrs. Carole Dick)
In Remembrance of Uncle Jack – Our Friend. (1947-2004)
It was early Wednesday Morning that my husband and my son’s came into my bedroom to awaken me. They stood quiet. Knowing that this was not their usual behavior, I sensed something was very wrong. My husband came over and sat down beside me on the bed and gently whispered, “Honey, Jack didn’t make it”. A flood of emotion instantly engulfed me as I heard the reality that we had lost our dear uncle Jack. Grief hit me like a sledge hammer.
It was not suppose to turn out like this. He was only 57 years of age. When he had gone into the hospital on Monday, he assured us that he had a slight touch of pneumonia and that he would soon be home. Keith went that evening and talked to him. Obviously he was a bit weak from the medication and treatment, but he was in good spirits and told us again not to worry because he would be home in about two days and to take good care of the cats.
Less than 36 hours later, his condition had deteriorated drastically to the point that he was being taken to ICU. On the way, he suffered a massive heart attack and at approx. midnight, regardless of every attempt that the medical attendants had made to revive his life, he died.
I was totally unprepared for such shocking news. As I lay back in bed trying to grasp the reality of what I had just heard, my mind started to take me back in time.
The place was Huntington, Indiana. The time was the mid 1970’s. Looking out the window of the old family home on Tipton Street, I watched the snow gracefully floating through the sky and falling upon the ground to form layer after layer of fluffy white snow. My grandmother had just bundled me up in warm clothes and securely wrapped a knit scarf around my head and neck to keep me warm. “Uncle Jack! Hurry up! I am getting hot in all these clothes!” Jack had promised to take me sledding and I was anxious to go. This was just one of the many wonderful memories that I have of my early childhood with Uncle Jack.
Uncle Jack had always been like my big brother. After coming back home after serving in Viet Nam, he stayed with my grandparents. Since I was very close to my grandparents, I spent a lot of time at their home as well. I practically grew up with Jack.
It was Jack that taught me how to roller skate when I was only about 5 or 6. He would patiently hold me up to keep me from falling as I gained my balance and self-confidence.
Whenever he would go out to look for a new car, he would be sure to take me with him to help choose. I remember that one of our favorite little cars was a sporty TR6 that we had found at a dealership in Marion, Indiana in the mid-70’s. I remember riding with him with the convertible top down that same evening that he bought the car as he took me to the VFW Street Fair for a night of carnival rides and games.
In the Spring- time at Aunt Jerrie and Charles lake home on Tippecanoe Lake, the family would meet to “put out the pier”. It was a big family event and Aunt Jerrie and mommom (my grandmother) would prepare a big turkey dinner to all celebrate being together. Many times Jack would get out a big tractor tire tube and several of us would go out floating out on the lake.
Jack loved the water and several years ago he finally had been able to buy a boat. He had the boat for several years before selling it. It was a ski boat. When my family lived in Indiana on Lake Webster in North Webster, Indiana, Jack and my then two small children, Nathan and Shauna would go out for the day with him for a time of swimming and boating. We always had so much fun.
As my uncle loved and spent so much time with my little brother Troy and I, he continued to extend his love to my children as they came along through the years.
Shauna and Nathan were very close to uncle Jack as they were growing up. He taught them things that he had taught me when I was just a child. As our family grew, each of the children found a special love in their hearts for Jack that will never be replaced. I remember Jack telling me not too long ago that he thought it was so special that he could do things with my children that he did with my brother and I when we were growing up. It seemed to give him purpose and a reason to go on. He lived for his family.
During Florida’s infamous 2004 Hurricane season, Jack and his two cats weathered three storms with us. We were together for several-days for each one of them. During these times, we talked of past family times and the fun that we always seemed to have together. We also shared sorrowful times and gave each other hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Uncle Jack had recently gone through a situation with us that had caused our entire family so much pain. He was always willing to do what he could to help us to feel better and to offer words of encouragement that someday things would be better. He never could understand how this situation could have happened to such a close and loving family. I hope that his words will come true and reconciliation will occur someday even though he is not here to see this happen.
Jack never had many material things. He never married and as he got older and was in more pain from headaches and other complications from years of suffering various ailments, he told me that he never wanted to have to have someone “take care of him, so it was best that he remained alone”. He was always very sensitive of being a burden on anyone. He never wanted to put anyone out.
His family was very important to him. He would do anything that he could to bring a smile to someone’s face. I had seen him pay his last dollar out just so my children could have something that would make them happy. He was just that type of guy.
Nathan, our oldest son, had been very close to Jack in the past few months. Jack was helping Nathan to prepare for his enlistment into the Navy or Coast Guard. Each day they would work out exercising and lifting weights. He would also help Nathan on working on his studies for his ASVAB exam. In their free time, they would go to the library and get movies to watch together, go to the beach and other things. They so enjoyed spending time together. Nathan was probably one of the closest people to him in Jack’s last days with us.
Joshua (10), also misses Uncle Jack very much. He use to go spend the night with him and watch movies and run errands with him.
My girls, Hannah (7) and Jessica (8) had such a good time with him during our “Hurricane Parties”. They would spend hours talking and playing with him. The last time that he was here, just several weeks ago, they had built a big fort around him out of pillows and blankets. He had such a good time with him and they miss him so very much.
Ari, our baby just three years old, also loved his uncle Jack. He would watch out the window for him to come over in his little red VW car. It is sad that he will not get to know him as our other children did, but we will make a special effort to teach him about Jack and so he will know that he knew his uncle and that he loved Ari very much.
My husband, Keith, had also grown very attached to Jack. Jack would give him haircuts and help Keith out with little things around the house as we prepared for the storms. Keith was the last one in the family to see Jack before his passing. Jack will always hold a very special place in Keith’s heart as well as a good friend.
I could go on and on with wonderful memory after wonderful memory of the times that we spent with Uncle Jack. It would take many pages and much time to compile.
After all, how could one ever express to others in just a few short words how much this very special relative meant to all his family? He was a devoted and respectful son to his parents, a loving and faithful brother to his sister and a committed and loyal uncle to his many nieces and nephews who will miss him all so very much.
Lovingly Remembering Our Uncle Jack-
written by Tamara (Riggars) Seaman and her dear family
(contributed to Genealogy Trails by Mrs. Carole Dick)
Geraldine E. Helvie, 93, a resident of Norwood Nursing Home Center, died at the home at 1:45 PM Tuesday (Sept. 19, 2000) Mrs. Helvie, a 1925 graduate of Huntington High School, was a homemaker. She was a member of Sigma Eta Sorority and Central Christian Church. She was born on June 23, 1907 in Huntington, Indiana to Harry D. and Virginia (Virgie) Eckman Hartt. Her first marriage was on Oct. 3, 11925 to Charles R. Wilson who died on October 5, 1975 (He died at the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary of a heart attack). Her second marriage was to Frank C. Helvie who died July 29, 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Juanita) Thrasher, Huntington, a son, Lt. Col. Dick Wilson of Biloxi Miss, two stepsons, Deverle Helvie and Charles Helvie, both of Venice, Fla, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a great-great granddaughter, eight step-grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren and a step great-great-grandchild. A daughter, Sharon Ann Wilson and a sister, Betty L. Howell are deceased. Calling is from 333-6 PM on Thursday at the Hart Funeral Home where services will be held at 10 PM Friday. Rev. Pat Mullen will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charity.
(contributed to Genealogy Trails by Mrs. Carole Dick )
BETTY LOUISE (HARTT) HOWELL 1919-1987
Betty was born September 8, 1919 and died September 1987 in Huntington. Indiana. She was a daughter of Harry Dell and Virginia Hartt. She married Eugene Howell and lived in Huntington, Indiana. To this union two children were born. Dianne in 1943 and Jack in 1947. Her two grandchildren are Tamara and Troy. She remarried in 1980
Betty is remembered for being kind to everyone she met. She would sacrifice her own comfort if it meant doing something special for someone else. She was also a lot of fun. She loved to go to the lakes on the weekends. Betty loved to cook! Every Sunday was a big family day around her house! She would spend hours in preparation. Her fried chicken could not be topped!.
Not only was she an excellent mother and grandmother, but she was a fine businesswoman and civic leader as well! She was a top Avon representative for close to 36 years. I used to help her bag her orders and go out with her to deliver. She had many customers. Everyone loved her and looked forward to her visit each week. In her Avon career she achieved many awards. One of the highlights of her time with Avon is the time she won a trip to Monaco. It was her first time out of the country. She had the privilege of having dinner with Princess Grace. All of the guests at the dinner received a beautiful scarf that Princess Grace designed for the event. It was very special to her. Betty was very sad when Princess Grace was killed shortly after that, in an automobile accident.
Betty was a member of the Altrusa Club. This is a club that allows only one in each category from a stated career into the club at a time. She was a member until her passing in 1987. She was also a "Circle Leader" for several years in her church.
She is fondly missed by her family and friends.
(contributed to Genealogy Trails by Mrs. Carole Dick)
In Remembrance of Uncle Jack – Our Friend. (1947-2004)
It was early Wednesday Morning that my husband and my son’s came into my bedroom to awaken me. They stood quiet. Knowing that this was not their usual behavior, I sensed something was very wrong. My husband came over and sat down beside me on the bed and gently whispered, “Honey, Jack didn’t make it”. A flood of emotion instantly engulfed me as I heard the reality that we had lost our dear uncle Jack. Grief hit me like a sledge hammer.
It was not suppose to turn out like this. He was only 57 years of age. When he had gone into the hospital on Monday, he assured us that he had a slight touch of pneumonia and that he would soon be home. Keith went that evening and talked to him. Obviously he was a bit weak from the medication and treatment, but he was in good spirits and told us again not to worry because he would be home in about two days and to take good care of the cats.
Less than 36 hours later, his condition had deteriorated drastically to the point that he was being taken to ICU. On the way, he suffered a massive heart attack and at approx. midnight, regardless of every attempt that the medical attendants had made to revive his life, he died.
I was totally unprepared for such shocking news. As I lay back in bed trying to grasp the reality of what I had just heard, my mind started to take me back in time.
The place was Huntington, Indiana. The time was the mid 1970’s. Looking out the window of the old family home on Tipton Street, I watched the snow gracefully floating through the sky and falling upon the ground to form layer after layer of fluffy white snow. My grandmother had just bundled me up in warm clothes and securely wrapped a knit scarf around my head and neck to keep me warm. “Uncle Jack! Hurry up! I am getting hot in all these clothes!” Jack had promised to take me sledding and I was anxious to go. This was just one of the many wonderful memories that I have of my early childhood with Uncle Jack.
Uncle Jack had always been like my big brother. After coming back home after serving in Viet Nam, he stayed with my grandparents. Since I was very close to my grandparents, I spent a lot of time at their home as well. I practically grew up with Jack.
It was Jack that taught me how to roller skate when I was only about 5 or 6. He would patiently hold me up to keep me from falling as I gained my balance and self-confidence.
Whenever he would go out to look for a new car, he would be sure to take me with him to help choose. I remember that one of our favorite little cars was a sporty TR6 that we had found at a dealership in Marion, Indiana in the mid-70’s. I remember riding with him with the convertible top down that same evening that he bought the car as he took me to the VFW Street Fair for a night of carnival rides and games.
In the Spring- time at Aunt Jerrie and Charles lake home on Tippecanoe Lake, the family would meet to “put out the pier”. It was a big family event and Aunt Jerrie and mommom (my grandmother) would prepare a big turkey dinner to all celebrate being together. Many times Jack would get out a big tractor tire tube and several of us would go out floating out on the lake.
Jack loved the water and several years ago he finally had been able to buy a boat. He had the boat for several years before selling it. It was a ski boat. When my family lived in Indiana on Lake Webster in North Webster, Indiana, Jack and my then two small children, Nathan and Shauna would go out for the day with him for a time of swimming and boating. We always had so much fun.
As my uncle loved and spent so much time with my little brother Troy and I, he continued to extend his love to my children as they came along through the years.
Shauna and Nathan were very close to uncle Jack as they were growing up. He taught them things that he had taught me when I was just a child. As our family grew, each of the children found a special love in their hearts for Jack that will never be replaced. I remember Jack telling me not too long ago that he thought it was so special that he could do things with my children that he did with my brother and I when we were growing up. It seemed to give him purpose and a reason to go on. He lived for his family.
During Florida’s infamous 2004 Hurricane season, Jack and his two cats weathered three storms with us. We were together for several-days for each one of them. During these times, we talked of past family times and the fun that we always seemed to have together. We also shared sorrowful times and gave each other hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Uncle Jack had recently gone through a situation with us that had caused our entire family so much pain. He was always willing to do what he could to help us to feel better and to offer words of encouragement that someday things would be better. He never could understand how this situation could have happened to such a close and loving family. I hope that his words will come true and reconciliation will occur someday even though he is not here to see this happen.
Jack never had many material things. He never married and as he got older and was in more pain from headaches and other complications from years of suffering various ailments, he told me that he never wanted to have to have someone “take care of him, so it was best that he remained alone”. He was always very sensitive of being a burden on anyone. He never wanted to put anyone out.
His family was very important to him. He would do anything that he could to bring a smile to someone’s face. I had seen him pay his last dollar out just so my children could have something that would make them happy. He was just that type of guy.
Nathan, our oldest son, had been very close to Jack in the past few months. Jack was helping Nathan to prepare for his enlistment into the Navy or Coast Guard. Each day they would work out exercising and lifting weights. He would also help Nathan on working on his studies for his ASVAB exam. In their free time, they would go to the library and get movies to watch together, go to the beach and other things. They so enjoyed spending time together. Nathan was probably one of the closest people to him in Jack’s last days with us.
Joshua (10), also misses Uncle Jack very much. He use to go spend the night with him and watch movies and run errands with him.
My girls, Hannah (7) and Jessica (8) had such a good time with him during our “Hurricane Parties”. They would spend hours talking and playing with him. The last time that he was here, just several weeks ago, they had built a big fort around him out of pillows and blankets. He had such a good time with him and they miss him so very much.
Ari, our baby just three years old, also loved his uncle Jack. He would watch out the window for him to come over in his little red VW car. It is sad that he will not get to know him as our other children did, but we will make a special effort to teach him about Jack and so he will know that he knew his uncle and that he loved Ari very much.
My husband, Keith, had also grown very attached to Jack. Jack would give him haircuts and help Keith out with little things around the house as we prepared for the storms. Keith was the last one in the family to see Jack before his passing. Jack will always hold a very special place in Keith’s heart as well as a good friend.
I could go on and on with wonderful memory after wonderful memory of the times that we spent with Uncle Jack. It would take many pages and much time to compile.
After all, how could one ever express to others in just a few short words how much this very special relative meant to all his family? He was a devoted and respectful son to his parents, a loving and faithful brother to his sister and a committed and loyal uncle to his many nieces and nephews who will miss him all so very much.
Lovingly Remembering Our Uncle Jack-
written by Tamara (Riggars) Seaman and her dear family
(contributed to Genealogy Trails by Mrs. Carole Dick)
Huntington Herald Press / March 7, 1980
Obituary
Mrs. Pearl C. Marshall, 87, 828 A Hizfield St. died at 3:10 a.m. Friday ; March 7, 1980) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Myers, 858 Leopoid St.
She was a member of the First United Church of Christ and a 50 year member of the Women of the Moose.
Mrs. Marshall was born Dec. 25, 1892 in Sidney to Dennis and Barbara Haines. Her marriage was to Charles Clark, who died in 1935, and her second marriage was to Hugh Marshall who died in 1965.
Survivors include a son Toney Clark, Huntington; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Slagal, Columbia City and Mrs. Phillip (Rose) Myers, Huntington; a step son, Hugh Marshall Jr., Illinois; a step daughter, Mrs. Carl (Helen Mae) Brandt, Huntington; 11 grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; six step great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Odessa Beason, South Bend and Mrs. Rose Vought, Detriot Mi. A son deceased. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Deal and Robbins Funeral Home, where twilight services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday by the Women of the Moose. Services will be held at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, and burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Services for Mrs. Pearl C. Marshall were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the Deal and Robbins Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Hall officiating. Pallbearers were Steve Myers, Lyle Myers, Rex Slagal, Dave Brandt, Charles Clark and Doug Clark. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery ; Servia. Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Senior Center, the Huntington County Senior Citizens, Inc. and the Royal Neighbors of Ameri.
Listed in the obits were Charles Clark and Doug Clark. Charles and Doug were Pearl’s grand children ( Everett and Erma’s sons.)
Huntington Herald-Press (IN) - May 7, 1973
Deceased Name: Denver Douglas 'Doug' Harris
Denver Douglas "Doug" Harris, 56, Huntington, died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2008) at his home.
Mr. Harris was a fabricator at CFM-Huntington and was a member of Union Local 204. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and collected knives and guns.
He was born Aug. 13, 1951, in Pikesville Ky., to Carl and Nancy Bell Slone Harris. His marriage was May 7, 1973, to the former Jean Griffith. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy Reona Zeller of Goblesville, and Betty Ann Brown of Huntington; a son, Curt Douglas Harris of North Manchester; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer Harris, Curt Harris, and B-Boy Harris, all of Pikesville, Ky.; and three sisters, Avenelle "Nelle" Smith and Kathy Phillips, both of Roanoke, and Diana "Ann" Robinson of Pikesville, Ky.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Crystal Gail Harris; four brothers, Carl Harris Jr., Henry Harris, Billy Harris, and Richard Joe Harris; and a sister, Rita Fay Harris.
Calling is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Deal-Rice Funeral Home-Huntington Chapel, where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Brunk Conley officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the family, in care of Deal-Rice Funeral Home, 338 E. Washington St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Huntington Herald-Press (IN) - April 29, 1977
Deceased Name: Teresa Marie Buckland
Teresa Marie Wesco Buckland, 48, Warren, died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 31, 2008) at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Buckland had worked at Hy-Line International in Warren for 15 years. She had been a 4-H member for nine years and a 4-H leader for 23 years. She received the award as the outstanding 4-H leader in 2007.
She was a 1977 graduate of Huntington North High School and a lifelong resident of Huntington County. She attended Salamonie Church of the Brethren.
She was born on Sept. 12, 1959, in Huntington, to Wilbur and Roxie Palmer Wesco. They survive, in Huntington. Her marriage was on April 29, 1977, to Barry Buckland. He also survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Brooks Buckland and Bart Buckland, both of Warren; two daughters, Jamie Carl and Brianne Tysland, both of Huntington; a grandson; a brother, Lynn Wesco of Warren; and three sisters, Julie Ford and Lisa Wesco, both of Warren, and Melissa Bradford of Oxford, Mich.
Calling is from 2-8 p.m. Monday and from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren, where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Mel Zumbrun officiating.
Burial will be at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion.
Preferred memorials are to the Huntington County 4-H Association.
Huntington Herald-Press (IN) - April 28, 1981
Deceased Name: Berniece A. Flora
Berniece A. Flora, 91, Huntington, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 3, 2008) at The Heritage of Huntington.
Mrs. Flora was a homemaker and farmed in Clear Creek Township for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the church's Rosary Sodality. She enjoyed playing cards and square dancing.
She was born Aug. 9, 1916, in Huntington County, a daughter of George and Alice Bryant Eisenhauer. She married James A. Flora Feb. 3, 1940. Her husband died April 28, 1981.
Survivors include two sons, David Flora and Dale Flora, both of Huntington; five granddaughters and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, Leroy Eisenhauer, Lawrence Eisenhauer, Albert Eisenhauer, Leo Eisenhauer, Joseph Eisenhauer, and Robert Eisenhauer; two sisters, Mae Zahm and Lucy Frantz; and a great-grandson.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Father John Pfister officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's First Church Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to St. Mary Catholic Church.
Newspaper: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette [May 14, 1934]
Obit: Mrs. Hattie E. Zent, 76, died Sunday evening at 7:25 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Thompson of 513 Packard avenue, following an illness of several months. She was a lifelong resident of Allen county. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Ethel Lahman of this city; two sons, Emerson of Denver, Colo., and Ivan Zent of Chicago; one grandson; a brother, James Fulmer, Sr., of Huntington county, and a sister, Mrs. David Simcoe of this city. The body was taken to the Koontz funeral home at Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock (C.S.T.) at the Zent residence in Roanoke. Rev. B. F. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Roanoke I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu
Obit: Mary Lou Kerch, 70, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital. She retired in 1989 from Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.'s reinsurance division. Surviving are two sisters, Barbara Kerch of Fort Wayne and Myra Katovich of Beavercreek, Ohio. Graveside services at 3 p.m. today at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke. Calling from noon until 2 p.m. today at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church Junior and Senior Youth Group
Newspaper: The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne), June 4, 1998, Sec. Metro, page 3C
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu.
obit Sept 8, 1888, "The Daily Democrat", Huntington, Indiana
Obituary for Margaret Eloise Beal (nee Selle)
News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - November 18, 1996, page 21A
M. ELOISE BEAL, 75, of rural Huntington died Saturday in United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren. The Huntington County native retired in 1982 as a secretary for the Huntington County Community School Corp. after 19 years. Surviving are her husband, J. Ernest; a daughter, Marilyn Wilfert of Two Rivers, Wis.; sons, David L. of Fort Wayne, Richard A. of North Manchester and Robert M. of Huntington; sisters, Marjorie Miller and Mary C. Dowden, both of Huntington; and seven grandchildren. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, where calling is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, with an Eastern Star memorial service at 6 p.m. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Memorials are to the Huntington County Cancer Society. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), April 19, 1999, page 12A
Betty Jean Selle, 71, of Huntington, a self-employed hairdresser, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, at Norwood Nursing Center. The Huntington County native retired in 1996. She had started her business in 1962 and worked previously for Randolph Beauty Salon for 15 years. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and Huntington Hairdressers Association. Surviving are cousins Steve Schenkel and Alice Clouser of Andrews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Selle. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, with calling from 10 a.m. till services. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Huntington County. Memorials are to Home Health Care & Hospice. Information provided by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, 1-219-356-1710 (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Local Man's Stepfather Expires At Huntington; Final Services Today Final rites will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Huntington Presbyterian church for Delano L. Trovinger, 66, stepfather of Don Freehafer, of 1130 High street. His death occurred Sunday morning at Huntington after a lingering illness. Well-known in Democratic political circles he was treasurer of the Huntington Democratic committee and a former trustee of the Indiana Epileptic Village at New Castle. Survivors are the wife and two sons: Don, of this city; Lytle Freehafer, state budget director, Indianapolis. Mrs. Ted Bauer of this city is a niece. The body is at the Briggs funeral home, Huntington. Logansport Press | Logansport, Indiana | Tuesday, February 06, 1951 | Page 12 (Contributed by Janice Rice)
Warren Republican Feb. 21 1895
Death Of Mrs. Joseph Souers
Mrs. Joseph Souers departed this life Saturday evening Feb. 9. 1895, at her home in Warren, Huntington county, Indiana
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Dame, of Huntington, Rev. Winans, pastor of the Baptist church of Liberty Centre, was to have been present, but owing to circumstances which he could not prevent was not there. The service and burial took place at West Union church, north of Warren. In the presence of a large congregation, the church being filled to its utmost capacity besides a number who could not find room on the inside.
She was a faithful member of the Baptist church, always working in the service of the Lord. She was also a member of the W. C. T. U., of which she was local vice-president at the time of her death, and while able to attend the meetlngs was always an inspiration, ever ready to do her part In working for Christ, both in the church and the, temperance cause. She was perfectly reconciled and willing to enter Into the realms of the better land, and made all necessary arrangement, selecting the hymn to be sung, the text from the funeral discourse was delivered. The text was the latter clause of Luke 8-52, "She Is not dead, but sleepeth." Her death was a victory over sin and Satan. Her last words were. "Just a little while longer."
BADLY FROZEN.
One man Dead and Another is in Critical Condition.
Huntington, Ind., Feb. 19.—Charles Richard is dead from the effects of exposure during the extreme cold weather Some10 days ago Richard and Jacob Freinstein drove in a sleigh to the home of a friend a few miles from the city,
where they imbibed too freely, and did not succeed in getting home. They were found lying in the snow in an unconscious condition, with their limbs and faces frozen solid. Two days after the exposure both men were thought to be in a fair way of recovery. They had regained consciousness and talked freely. Last Friday Richard suddenly relaxed into a comatose condition, and death soon followed. He was a cigar maker and a man of family. Freinstein is still in a critical condition. The fingers of hands have been amputated close to the knuckle joints. The chances of his recovery are very poor.
Warren Republican Feb. 21 1895
Robert W Dolby
18 July 1932 - 21 June 2002
Son of Howard E & Mary J (Brown) Dolby
Husband of Lois Lahr
Husband of Geraldine Gholson
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Robert W Dolby,69, died Friday at home. He retired from Dana Corp., Marion, in 1984, and married Geraldine Gholson, who survives. Also surviving are children, Delbert and Rick Burton and Anita Runion, all of Huntington, Rhonda Morgan, Oklahoma, and Deanna Burton, Colorado; and sisters, Mary Louise Steward, Alaska, Earline Lowery, Warren, and Twyla Brown, Noblesville. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Interment is in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Parkview Huntington Home Healthcare and Hospice in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, Ind. 46750. (
Chronicle Tribune) from Christine Walters
Danielle Marie Dolby
08 April 1981 - 17 Oct. 1981
Daughter of Randy L & Julia (Pressler) Dolby
Great Grandaughter of Howard & Mary (Brown) Dolby
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN Six-month-old Danielle Marie Dolby, daughter of Randy L and Julia Pressler Dolby, Markle, died unexpectedly at 10:36 am Saturday (Oct 17 1981) at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born April 8, 1981 in Bluffton. Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister, Tamara Gail Dolby, at home; five grandparents, Mr and Mrs Loren H Dolby Rt 2; Mrs Becky Saunders, Huntington and Mr and Mrs Jack Pressler, Huntington; four great grandparents, Mrs. Mary Dolby Rt 6; Mrs Myra Wall,Huntington and Mr and Mrs Lamoine Hardacre, Huntington. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 Sunday at the Bailey Mortuary, where services will be at 2 pm Monday with Rev. Michael Dean and Rev. A W Farnsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery,
Chronicle Tribune) from Christine Walters
Dean Isaac Dolby
Son of Isaac C & Bertha (Hoover) Dolby
Husband of Ruth Elizabeth Graham
11 January 1923 - 6 September 1994
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Dean Isaac Dolby, 71, 2313S - 300W , died at 11:30 pm Tuesday at his home.
Mr. Dolby was a Lancaster Township farmer. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1941 and was amember of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
He was born Jan 11 1923 in Huntington to Isaac C and Bertha Hoover Dolby. His marriage was Sept 3, 1950 in Huntington , to the former Ruth Graham. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, John and William Dolby both of Huntington County; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Ann) Delgado, Marion, and Mrs. Jeffrey (Carol) Barts, Huntington County; nine grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Opal Kindley, Huntington County and Mrs. Ruby Wall, Huntington.
Four brothers, Howard, Donald, Harold and Meredith Dolby; a sister, ....
Herald Press Huntington Co IN September 7 1994
Contributed by Christine Walters transcribed by Paul Haley
Jerrod A Dolby
30 December 1975 - 27 May 1976
Son of Ann Dolby
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Jerrod A Dolby, 5 months, Rt. 6, died at 6:30 pm Thursday at Riley Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Dec 30 1975 in Huntington.
Surviving are his mother, Ann Dolby, Rt 6, grandparents Mr and Mrs Dean Dolby, Rt 6 and great grandmother Mrs. C S Graham Rt 5.
Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Sunday in the Lancaster Cemetery, with Rev. Carlyle Seiple officiating. Arrangements are by Bailey Mortuary
Herald Press Huntington Co IN May 30, 1976
Contributed by Christine Walters transcribed by Paul Haley
Kathy M (Taylor) Dolby
29 January 1960 - 28 August 1980
Daughter of James R & Irene (Selby) Taylor
Wife of John Clark Dolby son of Dean Isaac Dolby
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Mrs. Kathy M Dolby, 20, died Thursday morning at the home of her parents at 1335 E. Market St.
A former resident of Rt 6, Mrs Dolby was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
She was born Jan 29, 1960 in Sparta Tenn. to James R and Irene Selby Taylor and her marriage was on Sept 2 1978 to John C Dolby, who survives.
Surviving in addition to the husband and the parents, are four brothers, Stan, Robert, Mike and Tim Taylor,all of Huntington and the grandparents Mr and Mrs Bedford Taylor and William Selby all of Sparta Tenn.
Friends my call at the Bailey Mortuary from 7 to 10 pm Thursday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Friday, where sservices will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday, with Rev. Carlyle Seiple officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery.
Contributed by Christine Walters transcribed by Paul Haley
Charles Eli Dolby
27 August 1913 - 12 July 1999
Son of C Frank & Marjorie (Beghtel) Dolby
Loretta Katherine (DeVault) Dolby
10 October 1911 - 23 May 2002
Daughter of Charles & Clara (Hendricks) DeVault
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Calling is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, for Charles E. Dolby, 85, a former resident of 246 Vine St., who died at 2:45 a.m. Monday (July 12, 1999) at the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren.
Mr. Dolby was a self-employed barber and had been a Huntington city firefighter until retiring in 1974. During his years with the fire department, he also worked at the Home Lumber Company. He was a 50-year member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1931. He was born Aug. 27, 1913, in Huntington to C. Franklin and M. Gertrude Beghtel Dolby. He married Loretta De Vault in Huntington May 19, 1940. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Richard L. Dolby, New Haven, Steven C. Dolby, Middlebury, and Thomas W. Dolby, Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Mrs. Samuel (Carol) Shenefield, Huntington, and Sandra K. Dolby, Bloomington; a sister, Mary Hull, Reedley, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Phillip Dolby, George Dolby and John Dolby. There will be additional calling from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Thursday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Rev. Ronald Storms will officiate at the service. Burial will be at the Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster. Preferred memorials are to the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Rd., Huntington, IN 46750 or to Huntington Home Health and Hospice, 1215 Etna Ave., Huntington, IN 46750.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN July 14, 1999
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Loretta K Dolby, 90 of Warren, (formerly of Vine Street, Huntington) died at 5:15 AM on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren. Mrs. Dolby was a teacher with the Huntington County School Corporation. She taught at Clear Creek Elementary School and at Northwest Elementary School retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Retired Teachers State and County Association. She was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Huntington. She was a 1930 graduate of Hastings High School in Hastings, Michigan. She was a 1938 graduate of Manchester College.
She was born on October 10, 1911 in Cerro Gordo County, Illinois a daughter of Charles William and Clara Etta (Henricks) DeVault. She was united in marriage to Charles Dolby on May 19, 1940 in Huntington. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1999. Survivors include three sons: Richard L. Dolby of Prescott Valley, AZ., Steven C. Dolby of Middlebury, IN., Thomas W. Dolby of Honolulu, HA., two daughters: Mrs. Samuel (Carol) Shenefield of Huntington, Sandra Dolby of Bloomington, IN., a brother: Eldine C. DeVault of Prescott, AZ., a step brother: Charles Emerick of Wabash, twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. A brother: J. Lester DeVault, a sister: Louella Dice and a grandson: Charles Owen Dolby preceded her in death.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana. Services will be on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:00 AM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Rev. John Wallace officiating. Interment will be at the Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington County. Preferred memorials are to the Evangelical United Methodist Church in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Charles O Dolby
20 November 1971 - 12 November 1988
Son of Richard L & Becky (Pontzious) Dolby
Died in Ft Wayne, Allen Co IN
Charles O Dolby,16, New Haven, died at 2:53 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a traffic accident in Allen County.
Mr. Dolby was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church, New Haven, and an employee of Kroger, New Haven. A junior at New Haven High School, he was involved in the school band and Masque and Gavel.
Mr. Dolby was born Nov 20 1971 in Huntington to Richard and Becky Dolby, who survive. His parents live in New Haven.
Also surviving are two brothers, Daniel Dolby, New Haven, and Rodney Dolby, Fort Wayne; a sister, Teresa Cline, Wabash; his grandparents, Charles and Loretta Dolby, and Bill and Justine Pontzious, all of Huntington; and his great grandmothers, Nola Coak, Camp Verde Ariz and Bonnie DeVault, Union City.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN November 14, 1988
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
HUNTINGTON CO INDIANA
Myers Home Funeral Home
Lois M (Dolby) Brown
03 August 1928 - 20 April 1998
Daughter of Howard & Mary (Brown) Dolby
Wife of Robert G Brown
Lancaster Cememtery - Huntington Co IN
Lois M Brown, 69, 2924 W 200S, died at 2:20 pm Monday in Huntington Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brown was born in Lancaster Township, Huntington County. She was a 1947 Graduate of Lancaster Township High School She married Robert G. Brown on May 23, 1947, in Huntington County. She was a former employee of Sealtest and was a homemaker. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Steven R., Fort Wayne, and James M Huntington; a daughter, Susan (Mrs. Jose) Quintero, Fort Wayne; four brothers, Eugene Dolby, Lowell Dolby, Robert Dolby and Loren Dolby, all of Huntington; three sisters, Earline (Mrs. Robert) Lowery, Warren, Mary Louise (Mrs. jack) Stewart, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Twyla (Mrs. Ralph) Brown, Noblesville; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 am Thursday in Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St. , with the Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Huntington Home Health Care, 1215 Etna Ave., Huntington Ind. 46750
Contributed by Christine Walters - Transcribed by Paul Haley Herald Press, Huntington Co IN
January 26, 1982
Gordon W Dolby
17 June 1950 - 24 January 1982
Son of Robert W & Lois (Lahr) Dolby
Husband of Brunelda Garay Nievs
Gordon W Dolby, 31, Miami Fla., died Sunday (Jan. 24, 1982) as a result of an automobile accident that occurred Sunday in Miami Fla. Mr. Dolby graduated from Knox High School, and then enlisted and served 10 years in the United States Army. For the past 2 1/2 years, he has served with the United States Coast Guard. He was born June 17 1950 in Huntington to Robert and Lois Lahr Dolby. His marriage was on June 1, 1974 in Puerto to the former Brunelda Garary Nievs, who survives. Also surviving are the parents, Mr and Mrs. Robert Dolby, Rt. 9 and Mr and Mrs Charles (Lois) Drake Rt 7, a son, Gordon Dolby, II, and a daughter, Brunny Jean Dolby, both of Miami, Fla.; the grandparents, Mrs Mary Dolby, Rt 6 and Russell Wells, Rt 7; three sisters, Mrs Glen (Rhonda) Morgan, Florida City, Fla., Marilyn Speicher, Rt 7, and Mrs. Rodger (Michelle) Weigel, Rt. 2 Knox; two step-brothers, Delbert Burton Jr., Huntington, and Rick Burton, Rt 9 ; and two step-sisters, Mrs. Bill (Anita) Runion, Huntington, and Deanna Burton, Rt. 9
from Christine Walters
David H Dolby
Son of Isaac & Caroline (Martin) Dolby
10 January 1851 - 1 January 1928
Rachel M (Chalmers) Dolby
Wife of David H Dolby
4 September 1859 - 25 February 1914
Louisa F (Egan) Dolby
Wife of David H Dolby
5 September 1860 - 12 April 1937
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
The funeral of David H Dolby, who died Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at his home, will be held Wednesday. A short service will take place at the residence on Etna avenue, just outside the city, at 10 o'clock and the cortege will go to the Church of the Brethren for the main service, which will be held at 11 o'clock. The Rev. John F Edwards, assisted by the Rev. H G Rowe, will have charge of the service. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Mr. Dolby was 76 years old. He had been ill for about five months. Last August 14 he suffered a stroke of paralysis and his condition was very serious for a few days, be he gradually recovered and was able to be around his home though he was still under the care of a physician. He was taken very suddenly ill Sunday evening and the death occurred at 7 o'clock.
He was born in Wayne county, Indiana, January 10 1851. His parents wer Isaac and Caroline Mary Colby. He married Rachel Chalmers July 17 1877 and twelve children were born to them, ten surviving. The first wife died February 25, 1914. The second marriage was to Loueza F Egan April 8 1918. She and the following children survive: Mrs. E M Depoy, Huntington; Mrs. Samuel T Weller, Huntington; Mrs. G E Daihl, Wabash county; Mrs. C B Edmundson, Enid Okla; Leroy Dolby, Huntington; Mrs. H V Jones, Huntington; Emery Dolby, Huntington; Mrs. George Gephart, Cambridge City, Ind; Sherman E Dolby, Flint Mich.; Miss Bertha Dolby, Wabash County. There are nineteen grandchildren.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN January 3, 1928
from Christine Walters
Louza F Dolby, 76 , died at 5:20 pm Monday following a stroke of paralysis April 2, at the home of a stepdaughter, Mrs. G E Daihl, twomiles north of Lincolnville in Lagro Township, Wabash County, where she had spent the last six summers. She spent the winters at the home of another step-daughter, Mrs. E B Cullar, near Cincinnati Oh.
Mrs Dolby was born September 5, 1860 in Virginia and was married to David H Dolby April 4, 1918 in Solo Mo. The husband is dead.
Surviving are seven stepchildren, Mrs. G E Daihl, Wabash county; Mrs E M Dupoy, Mrs S T Weller, LeRoy Dolby and Mrs. H V Jones all of this city; Mrs. George Gephart, Rock Creek township; Mrs Anna Edmundson, Enid Okla; Sherman Dolby, Flint Mich.; Mrs. E B Cullar, Ohio and Emery Dolby, LaFontaine.
Nineteen stepgrandchildren, seven stepgreatgrandchildren and many nephews and nieces also survive.
She was a member of the Christian Church.
Funeral services will be held at the Daihl residence in Wabash county, at 10 am Wednesday, the Rev. C B Clufton, pastor of the Lincolnville Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster cemetery, this county.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN April 13, 1937
from Christine Walters
Mary C (Dolby) (Nicholson) DePoy
Daughter of David H & Rachel (Chalmers) Dolby
Wife of John Nicholson (1902)
Wife of Edgar M DePoy (1915)
15 May 1881 - 24 October 1972
Lancaster Huntington Co IN
Mrs Mary C DePoy, 91, Huntington, died at 8:30 am Friday at the Huntington Memorial Hospital.
Born in Lancaster Township, she was a lifelong resident of Huntington County. She had been a member of the Central Christian Church since 1903.
Surviving are two sons, the Rev. Arthur W. Nicholson, Mascotte FL, and Harold F DePoy Huntington; and a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Spickelmier, with whom she made her home; two stepsons, Floyd DePoy, Boulder, Colo and Norville DePoy, Huntington; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lamoin Lewis, Huntington and Mrs Richard Gregg, Dayton Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. H V Jones Huntington and Mrs. Earl Cullar, Markle; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday in the chapel of the Bailey Mortuary with the Rev. David A. Rowand and the Rev. Eugene Nicholson, a grandson of Orlando, Fla., officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm today at the Bailey Mortuary
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Ralph E Dolby
01 March 1912 - 06 September 1998
Son of Leroy & Louisa (Hacker) Dolby
Husband of Opal B Obenour
Opal B (Obenour) Dolby
06 October 1914 - 30 April 1973
Daughter of Joseph & Belva (Lingo) Obenour
Wife of Ralph E Dolby
Ralph E Dolby, 86, died at 11:25 am Sunday (Sept 6 1998) at the Community Care Center, Huntington, where he was a resident.
Mr. Dolby had been an operator at E-Systems for 10 years, retiring in 1972. He graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1930.
He was born March 1, 1912, in Huntington to LeRoy and Louisa Hacker Dolby. He married Opal B Obenour in Columbia City on June 30, 1933. His wife died April 30, 1973.
Survivors include three sons, Paul Dean Dolby, Markle, Dennis E Dolby, Warsaw, and James E Dolby, Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs John (Marjorie) Karst ,Indianapolis; seven grandchildren adn 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Eldon E Dolby, Lambertville Mich and Bruce Dolby, Bellingham, Wash; and a sister Cathryn Stahl, Bluffton.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN September 8, 1998
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Opal B Dolby, 58, 535 W. Tipton St., was dead on arrival at Huntington Memorial Hospital at 1:15 am Saturday. She had been ill the last five weeks.
She was born Oct 6 1914 in Lima OH to Joseph and Belva Lingo Obenour. On June 3 1933 she married Ralph E Dolby who survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Pauldene of Markle, James of Indianapolis and Dennis of Huntington; and a daughter, Mrs. John (Marjorie) Karst of Huntington and seven grandchildren.
Three brothers, Vaughn and Fred Obernour of Huntington and Robert Obenour of Toledo Ohio, also survive, as do six sisters, Mrs. Reva Sands, Mrs. Carl Short, Mrs Margaret Kneller, Mrs Wilma Jackson, Mrs Reuben Sellers and Eloise Obenour all of Huntington.
Friends may call at Bailey Mortuary where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday in the chapel with Rev. Gary Colby officiating. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN April 29, 1973
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Carolyn Ann (Randolph) Dolby
03 August 1935 - 24 January 1987
Wife of Gene R Beaver
Wife of Paul Dean Dolby
Daughter-in-Law of Ralph E Dolby
Services for Carolyn Ann Dolby will be held Wednesday at the Hart Funeral Home.
Mrs Dolby, 51, 253 Wright St., died at 5:17 pm Saturday (Jan 24 1987) at Huntington Memorial Hospital.
She had been employed by Memcor for 25 1/2 years.
Mrs. Dolby was born Aug 3 1935, in Huntington, to Charles Ralph and Flossie Dale (Bonebrake) Randolph. Her first marriage was on Sept 27 1952 in Huntington to Gene R Beaver, who died Oct 5 1973. Her second marriage was on Jan 14 1977 in Roanoke to Pauldene (Paul Dean) Dolby who survives.
Additional survivors includes two sons, Charles Beaver, Redondo Beach Calif, and Scot Allen Beaver, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Tim (Penny Marie) Allen, Huntington; a stepdaughter, Mrs Paula Walters, Huntington; a sister, Mrs Charles (Margaret) Cowin, Huntington and two stepgrandchildren.
Two brothers, Harvey Jack Randolph and James E Randolph are deceased.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN January 25, 1987
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Amy Lynn (Bragg) Weidler
15 October 1955 - 20 January 1999
Daughter of Charles H & Marjorie (Dolby) Bragg
Grandaughter of Ralph E Dolby
Wife of Jim Weidler
Gardens of Memory Cemetery
Amy Lynn (Bragg) Weidler, 43, Indianapolis, died at 7:19 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 20, 1999) at the Winona Hospital, Indianapolis.
Mrs. Weidler was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former Girl Scout troop leader in Galion, Ohio. She graduated from Huntington North High School in 1974 and attended St. Francis College in Fort Wayne.
She was born Oct. 15, 1955, in Huntington to Charles H. and Marjorie Dolby Bragg. She married Jim Weidler in Huntington on Nov. 24, 1984. Her husband survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sarah Weidler, Indianapolis; her father and stepmother, Charles and Vivian Bragg, Huntington; her mother and stepfather, Marjorie and John Karst, Indianapolis; a brother, Ed Bragg, Etna Green; and a sister, Mrs. Rodney (Tina) Strayer, Albion.
Calling is from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the Bailey-Love Mortuary where funeral services will be held at noon Monday. Rev. Raymond Waldfogel will officiate at the service. Burial will be at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association in care of Lake City Bank, 1501 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750. The above obituary, which also appeared in Friday's Herald-Press, is being reprinted to correct errors in information provided for the original.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN January 25, 1999
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
The Warren Weekly Year: 1888 Month: March Day: 2
John KOCHER, aged eighty-eight, of Huntington, is dead. He was a resident of that county over fifty years.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 11 December, 1890 Page 6 column 5 and 6
Logansport Press (Logansport, Indiana) May 10, 1936
Name of Deceased: Irvin, J. W.
Obit: NALS 25 Oct 1872 p4 c4: J. W. Irvin, of Salmonie township, Huntington County, went coon hunting, chopped down a tree, and allowed it to fall on him. He was killed instantly.
County Name: Huntington State: IN
Newspaper: New Albany Ledger Standard
Submitters Name: spc
Had a Death Premonition.
Huntington, lnd., Nov. 10. — Miss Edith Shock. clerking in a mercantile house, before leaving for home in the evening, spoke of her approaching death and bade her associates good-bye. As she seemed In good health, her friends dismissed the matter as a jest. She died a few hours later of congestion of the brain.
Date: 1907-11-20; Paper: Elkhart Weekly Review
Drank Carbolic Acid.
Huntington, Ind, April 10.—The 2-year-old daughter of Albert; Archer of Jackson township, this county, is dead from the effects of drinking carbolic acid. The mother of the child, prostrated by the shock, is not expected to live.
Date: 1895-04-11; Paper: American Nonconformist
Mrs. Jay Ecenbarger
26 February 1862 - 21 January 1940
Mrs. Jay Ecenbarger of Huntington, Ind., died yesterday [January 21, 1940] at the home of her son, Charles W. Ecenbarger, 26 Montgomery Avenue, Pittston [PA] after one week's illness.
Body has been prepared for burial by Funeral Director William D. Grindrod, West Pittston, and will be taken to Huntington where funeral services will be held on Wednesday [January 24, 1940] with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington.
Mrs. Ecenbarger was born at Huntington on February 26, 1862, but had visited in this section on occasions and had numerous friends here. Her son is employed as master mechanic at Avoca Shops of Erie Railroad Company.
She was a member of Huntington M. E. Church, W. B. A. Lodge, was a Pythian Sister and W. R. C. Lady. Besides her son she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rose Plasterer, Huntington.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 22, 1940, Page 9
Transcribed and Contributed by Claire Moran
Mrs. Pearl C. Marshall, 87, 828 A Hizfield St. died at 3:10 a.m. Friday ; March 7, 1980) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Myers, 858 Leopoid St.
She was a member of the First United Church of Christ and a 50 year member of the Women of the Moose.
Mrs. Marshall was born Dec. 25, 1892 in Sidney to Dennis and Barbara Haines. Her marriage was to Charles Clark, who died in 1935, and her second marriage was to Hugh Marshall who died in 1965.
Survivors include a son Toney Clark, Huntington; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Slagal, Columbia City and Mrs. Phillip (Rose) Myers, Huntington; a step son, Hugh Marshall Jr., Illinois; a step daughter, Mrs. Carl (Helen Mae) Brandt, Huntington; 11 grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; six step great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Odessa Beason, South Bend and Mrs. Rose Vought, Detriot Mi. A son deceased. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Deal and Robbins Funeral Home, where twilight services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday by the Women of the Moose. Services will be held at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, and burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Services for Mrs. Pearl C. Marshall were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the Deal and Robbins Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Hall officiating. Pallbearers were Steve Myers, Lyle Myers, Rex Slagal, Dave Brandt, Charles Clark and Doug Clark. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery ; Servia. Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Senior Center, the Huntington County Senior Citizens, Inc. and the Royal Neighbors of Ameri.
Listed in the obits were Charles Clark and Doug Clark. Charles and Doug were Pearl’s grand children ( Everett and Erma’s sons.)
Huntington Herald-Press (IN) - May 7, 1973
Deceased Name: Denver Douglas 'Doug' Harris
Denver Douglas "Doug" Harris, 56, Huntington, died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2008) at his home.
Mr. Harris was a fabricator at CFM-Huntington and was a member of Union Local 204. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and collected knives and guns.
He was born Aug. 13, 1951, in Pikesville Ky., to Carl and Nancy Bell Slone Harris. His marriage was May 7, 1973, to the former Jean Griffith. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy Reona Zeller of Goblesville, and Betty Ann Brown of Huntington; a son, Curt Douglas Harris of North Manchester; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer Harris, Curt Harris, and B-Boy Harris, all of Pikesville, Ky.; and three sisters, Avenelle "Nelle" Smith and Kathy Phillips, both of Roanoke, and Diana "Ann" Robinson of Pikesville, Ky.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Crystal Gail Harris; four brothers, Carl Harris Jr., Henry Harris, Billy Harris, and Richard Joe Harris; and a sister, Rita Fay Harris.
Calling is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Deal-Rice Funeral Home-Huntington Chapel, where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Brunk Conley officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the family, in care of Deal-Rice Funeral Home, 338 E. Washington St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Huntington Herald-Press (IN) - April 29, 1977
Deceased Name: Teresa Marie Buckland
Teresa Marie Wesco Buckland, 48, Warren, died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 31, 2008) at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Buckland had worked at Hy-Line International in Warren for 15 years. She had been a 4-H member for nine years and a 4-H leader for 23 years. She received the award as the outstanding 4-H leader in 2007.
She was a 1977 graduate of Huntington North High School and a lifelong resident of Huntington County. She attended Salamonie Church of the Brethren.
She was born on Sept. 12, 1959, in Huntington, to Wilbur and Roxie Palmer Wesco. They survive, in Huntington. Her marriage was on April 29, 1977, to Barry Buckland. He also survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Brooks Buckland and Bart Buckland, both of Warren; two daughters, Jamie Carl and Brianne Tysland, both of Huntington; a grandson; a brother, Lynn Wesco of Warren; and three sisters, Julie Ford and Lisa Wesco, both of Warren, and Melissa Bradford of Oxford, Mich.
Calling is from 2-8 p.m. Monday and from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren, where the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Mel Zumbrun officiating.
Burial will be at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion.
Preferred memorials are to the Huntington County 4-H Association.
Huntington Herald-Press (IN) - April 28, 1981
Deceased Name: Berniece A. Flora
Berniece A. Flora, 91, Huntington, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 3, 2008) at The Heritage of Huntington.
Mrs. Flora was a homemaker and farmed in Clear Creek Township for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the church's Rosary Sodality. She enjoyed playing cards and square dancing.
She was born Aug. 9, 1916, in Huntington County, a daughter of George and Alice Bryant Eisenhauer. She married James A. Flora Feb. 3, 1940. Her husband died April 28, 1981.
Survivors include two sons, David Flora and Dale Flora, both of Huntington; five granddaughters and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, Leroy Eisenhauer, Lawrence Eisenhauer, Albert Eisenhauer, Leo Eisenhauer, Joseph Eisenhauer, and Robert Eisenhauer; two sisters, Mae Zahm and Lucy Frantz; and a great-grandson.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Father John Pfister officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's First Church Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to St. Mary Catholic Church.
Newspaper: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette [May 14, 1934]
Obit: Mrs. Hattie E. Zent, 76, died Sunday evening at 7:25 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Thompson of 513 Packard avenue, following an illness of several months. She was a lifelong resident of Allen county. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Ethel Lahman of this city; two sons, Emerson of Denver, Colo., and Ivan Zent of Chicago; one grandson; a brother, James Fulmer, Sr., of Huntington county, and a sister, Mrs. David Simcoe of this city. The body was taken to the Koontz funeral home at Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock (C.S.T.) at the Zent residence in Roanoke. Rev. B. F. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Roanoke I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu
Obit: Mary Lou Kerch, 70, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital. She retired in 1989 from Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.'s reinsurance division. Surviving are two sisters, Barbara Kerch of Fort Wayne and Myra Katovich of Beavercreek, Ohio. Graveside services at 3 p.m. today at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke. Calling from noon until 2 p.m. today at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church Junior and Senior Youth Group
Newspaper: The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne), June 4, 1998, Sec. Metro, page 3C
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu.
obit Sept 8, 1888, "The Daily Democrat", Huntington, Indiana
Mrs Elizabeth (Yerger) Speice, a
widow 69 years of age, living just outside the western limits of the
city, died on Friday, from dropsy. Her husband died a year ago
today. Deceased was born In Pennsylvania. The funeral will
occur Sunday at noon, at the house. The interment will be at Mt
Hope Cemetery
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obit "Huntington Herald" Friday, Sept 9, 1887, Huntington, Indiana
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obit "Huntington Herald" Friday, Sept 9, 1887, Huntington, Indiana
Elias Spease, an old man over
seventy years of age, residing east of the city between the railroad
bridges, died Tuesday evening. He was one of the men who helped
to grade the Wabash railway, and had resided in this county
thirty-three years.
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obit Saturday, April 14, 1923 "Herald-Press", Huntington, Indiana
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obit Saturday, April 14, 1923 "Herald-Press", Huntington, Indiana
Mrs Ellen Louise Spies Hartman,
seventy-two years old, died Saturday morning at 4:45 o'clock at her
residence at 445 Henry Street. She had been ill since January of
1920 when she suffered a stroke of paralysis. She had been
seriously ill since January of this year. Mrs Hartman was born
Sept 6, 1850 in Reading, Pa. to Delas (should say Elias) and Elizabeth
Spease. She came to Huntington with her parents when she was four
years old. She married Jacob Hartman on Oct 14, 1869, and has
lived in Huntington since that time. Mr Hartman died January 16,
1919.
Surviving children are Charles Hartman at home, Mrs Edward E. Hosteler of Los Angeles, Cal., Ida Hartman, Lee Hartman, and Kathryn Hartman at home, Mrs Fred Foster of Huntington and Mrs Herbert Bunce of Huntington. The only grandchild is Virginia Bunce. One sister, Mrs Mae McFarren of Alhambra, Cal, also survives. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence with the Rev. W.T. Angus in charge. Burial will be at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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The Star Press (Muncie, Indiana) December 18, 2005, Section News, page 2B
WARREN - Robert E. Zent, 85, died Friday, December 16, 2005. He was born November 20, 1920 to the late Nettie and Joe Zent. He married Oma Moorman on April 26, 1947, she survives. He retired from the Indiana State Highway Dept. and was a Huntington County farmer. Survivors also include his son, Gary (Monica) Zent; daughter, Regina (Richard) Preston; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel. Calling 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Gardens of Memory, Marion.
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Huntington Herald-Press (Indiana) December 19, 2005
Robert E. Zent, 85, Hippensteel Drive Townhouse 50, Warren, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday (Dec. 16, 2005) at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. Zent had retired from the Indiana State Department of Highways and was a Huntington County farmer. He was a 1938 graduate of Jackson Township High School in Wells County. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving from Oct. 30, 1942, to Nov. 27, 1945, in Africa and Italy. He attained the rank of corporal. He was a member of Brown-Doyle American Legion Post 368 in Van Buren. He was a former member of the Warren Sportsman's Club. Mr. Zent was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Butler County, Kan., to Jo and Nettie Smith Zent. He married Oma D. Moorman on April 26, 1947, in Shideler, Ind. His wife survives. Also surviving are a son, Gary Zent, Noblesville; a daughter, Regina Preston, Mansfield, Ohio; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Calling will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Glancy Funeral Home, H. Brown and Son Chapel, Warren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Malone officiating. Burial will be at the Gardens of Memory, with graveside military rites performed by members of Brown-Doyle American Legion Post 368 in Van Buren.
Submitted by Ida Maack Recu
Daniel Zent was born in Richland County, Ohio, March 16, 1819. His parents were Jacob and Sarah (Coon) Zent, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. Daniel spent his young life on his father's farm in Ohio. In 1837, he came with his parents to Salamonie Township. They located near Warren. He soon began farming for himself, and on December 6, 1838, he was married to Mary A. Back, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth (Hammer) Back. Mary was born in Warren County, Ohio, November 5, 1817, but spent most of her young life in Preble County, Ohio. They began life together in poverty; $25 would have covered their entire wealth, but Mr. Zent went to work with a will, and has succeeded in providing himself with a fine farm of 200 acres in Sections 33 and 34. He did the greater part of the clearing up of this large farm. The county has developed wonderfully since his arrival. He remembers when there was but one cabin between Warren and Huntington. But few of his old pioneer neighbors are left. He has always upheld the principles of the Democratic party. His antecedents are of remarkable longevity. His grandfather, John Zent, lived to the advanced age of one hundred and seven years. His father, Jacob Zent was ninety-four years of age when called away.
History of Huntington County, Indiana (Brant & Fuller: Chicago) 1887. Biographical Sketches of Union Township, pgs. 845, 846
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The Evening News (Indiana) October 25, 1909, page 1
DIED AT AGE OF 90
At Warren Sunday occurred the funeral of Daniel Zent, aged 90, who had been a resident of Huntington County since 1837. Only two weeks ago he returned from Marion, where he underwent a severe operation for a chronic ilness. He had apparently recovered from the sickness, but suffered a sudden relapse. He owned a fine farm of 160 acres in Salamonie township, Huntington County, but a number of years ago retired and moved to Warren. At the time of his death he lived with a nephew, Jacob Lefler. Mr. Zent and wife, who preceded him in death, never had any children. He is survived by one brother, George Zent, of Warren, only survivor of a family of thirteen children. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Mildred Pauline Zent Kerch
The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) July 29, 1993, First Section, page 8A
Mildred P. Zent Kerch, 88, died Monday at Riverbend Nursing Home. The Roanoke native was a homemaker, a member of First Brethren Church of Roanoke and past president of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 160. Her husband, Edward G., died in 1976. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Lou Kerch and Barbara Kerch; both of Fort Wayne, and Myra Katovich of Beaver Creek, Ohio; sisters, Helen Wirts and Alice J. Zent, both of Roanoke; a brother, Robert J. Zent of Roanoke; and a granddaughter. Services are 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road. Calling is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke. Preferred memorials are gifts to First Brethren Church, Roanoke. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Huntington-Herald Press (Indiana) April 6, 2006
Ann Louise Zent, 62, Roanoke, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday (April 5, 2006) at the Markle Health Care Center. Mrs. Zent was a member of the Roanoke Brethren Church, Roanoke Eastern Star, Roanoke Legion Post 160 Auxiliary, and Sigma Phi Gamma sorority. Mrs. Zent was born July 15, 1943, in Huntington to Dwight D. and A. Irene Tousley Zent. Calling is from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral services Saturday at Deal-Rice Funeral Homes Roanoke Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke. Preferred memorials to the Roanoke Brethren Church or the Roanoke Legion Post 160 Auxiliary, both in care of Deal-Rice Funeral Homes Roanoke Memorial Chapel, 240 Crestwood Dr., Roanoke, IN 46783. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Dwight Delaware Zent
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 30, 1985
ROANOKE - Dwight D. Zent, 73, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in Huntington Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Irene, one daughter, one brother and four sisters. Services at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Brethren Church. Calling from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Schafer Memorial Chapel, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Memorials to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 22, 1980
Emerson Zent, 68, of 4024 Covington Road, who retired in 1972 from Dana Corp., died at 9:46 a.m. Friday in Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Zent was a Huntington native and resided most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was previously employed at International Harvester Co. for 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Hilda; a son, Francis E. of Roanoke; a daughter Shirley Ann Charleston of Fort Wayne; a brother, Eldon of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Altha Bowe, in California. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial; Chapel, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Park. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Ossian Journal (Indiana), May 7, 1987, page 1
Eldon "Pappy" Zent
Father of two Ossian residents, Eldon "Pappy" Zent, 80, of Fort Wayne, died April 28 in Parkview Hospital. He was a native of Huntington but had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was owner the last 30 years of Zent's Garage and was employed 29 years at International Harvester. Mr. Zent had been involved 60 years with stock car racing and was inducted in 1985 into the Avilla Raceway Hall of Fame. Surviving are the wife, Betty; 11 daughters, Donna Dawson and Rosie Dawson, both of Ossian, Margie Denny, Betty Mills, Ruth Bellinger, Juanita Gillenwater, Robin and sally, all of Fort Wayne, Beverly Rothenbuhler of Jerry City, Ohio, Althea Hodges of Ashley, and Sandy Salazar of Plymouth; eight sons, Larry, Dale, Allen, Chris, Edon Jr., Walter, Lloyd, all of Fort Wayne, and James of Auburn. Also surviving are one sister, Althea Vowers of Alameda, Calif., and several grandchildren. Services were Friday at the C. M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Bluffton News Banner (Indiana) April 30, 1997, page 3
Lawson J. "Baldy" Zent, 85
Self-employed businessman Lawson J. "Baldy" Zent, 85, died at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday at Miller's Marry Manor in Huntington. He was the former owner of Lime City Mfg. in Huntington. His previous occupations were at Lime City Welding and Zent Drilling, both in Huntington. Born May 26, 1911 in Roanoke, he was a son of Ervin and Ethel Fugate Zent. His first marriage was to Virginia Kocher on Oct. 30, 1936 in Roanoke. She died March 15, 1979. His second marriage was to Effie Beal Maples on Sept. 25, 1980 in Wabash. He was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church ion Huntington and of Art Smith Aviation Hall of Fame at Bauer Field. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, William P. Zent of Huntington, a step-daughter, Mrs. Carl (Susan) Zinsmeister of Huntington; a grandchild, seven step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Calling will be from 1 to 4 and 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Rev. Stephen Holdzkom will officiate the rites. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory in Huntington. Memorials to American Diabetes Assoc. or to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) October 17, 2001
Alice Jane Zent, 76, died Monday at Markle Health Care. Born in Roanoke, she was an insurance secretary at Gregory Insurance and Winans Insurance, both in Roanoke, for more than 20 years. Surviving are a brother, Robert Zent of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Services at 11:30 a.m. today at Roanoke Memorial Chapel. Calling 30 minutes before services. Burial in Glenwood, Roanoke. Memorials to Roanoke Brethren Church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 10, 1984
Kenneth R. Zent, 82, died at 5:39 a.m. Friday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. A native of Roanoke, Mr. Zent worked in real estate and became a self-employed senior residential appraiser. He was past president of the Fort Wayne Board of Realtors, Society of Real Estate Appraisers and the Downtown Optimists Club. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, May; a son, Larry, of Lake Forest, Ill.; a daughter, Kay Huff, of Celina, Ohio; four sisters, Mildred Kerch, Helen Wirts, Lorena Zent and Alice Jane Zent, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Robert and Dwight, both of Roanoke; and five grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St. Calling from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Klaehn's Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, Roanoke. Memorials to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) January 12, 1941
ROANOKE. Jan 11. - Jesse H. Zent, 58, proprietor of the Oak Park hotel and skating rink here, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 4:15 p.m. today at the Lutheran hospital at Fort Wayne. He had been ill five years and had been in the hospital two weeks. Surviving are two sons, Howard and Louis Zent, at home; his mother, Mrs. Henry Zent of Roanoke; one brother, J. Elmer Zent of Roanoke and one sister, Mrs. James Williams of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Koentz & Son funeral home here with Rev. S. C. Henderson officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, June 26, 1974, page 18A
Man, 84, Collapses, Dies; Was Being Cited By Club
HUNTINGTON - Stricken while being honored at a Rotary Club luncheon, Herbert R. Zent, 81, was dead on arrival at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday at Huntington Memorial Hospital. He was being given a 50-year award and other mementoes when he collapsed. He was a retired auto dealer and belonged to a number of organizations including the Scottish Rite bodies and the Mizpah Shrine in Fort Wayne. Survivors are the wife, the former Miriam Taylor, and two sons, Paul H., Indianapolis, and Herbert T., Elkhart. Friends may call from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Merekx-Hart Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obitruary for Henry Franklin Zent
Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana) Tuesday, December 30, 1924, page 13
The body of Henry Frank Zent, 50 years old, who died at Richmond, has been brought to this city, his home, for burial. He is survived by the wife, one daughter, Irene, and a son, Raymond. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Helen B Zent Wirts
The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) January 23, 1995, First Section, page 12A
Helen B. Wirts, 88, of Roanoke died yesterday in Wells Community Hospital. The Huntington County native was former co-owner of Wirts Home Furnishings and widow of Jess, who died in 1963. Surviving are daughters, Susan Kirchner and Linda Pulver, both of Roanoke; a son, Sam of Roanoke; a sister, Jane Zent of Roanoke; a brother, Robert Zent of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. tomorrow in Roanoke Memorial Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Preferred memorials are gifts to Glenwood Cemetery Association or Roanoke Brethren Church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) March 6, 1934, page 6
Franklin S. Zent, 81, for many years a resident of Roanoke, died at his home there Monday following a long illness. He was born in Stark county, Ohio, in 1852. Surviving are the widow, Hattie Zent; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Thompson and Mrs. Ethel Lahman of Fort Wayne; two sons, Ivan of Chicago and Emmerson of Denver, Colo.; a grandchild and a brother, Howard Zent of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in the Roanoke I. O. O. F. cemetery. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Bluffton News Banner (Indiana) March 13, 1950, page 3
WARREN MAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Elmer Zent, 68, died at 7 a.m. today at the Huntington county farm. He had been ill for one year and death was attributed to dropsy and heart ailment. Born Aug. 26, 1881, in Salamonie township, Huntington county, the decedent was a son of Daniel and Eliza Eubanks Zent. He was never married. He was a retired laborer and was a member of the Congregational church at Warren. Survivors include one brother, Henry Zent, of Warren route 2; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Shipley, of Warren, Mrs. Sadie Shipley, of Warren, Mrs. Sadie Shipley, of Hudson and Mrs. Etta Brown, of Winfield, Kan. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from relatives. The body was taken to the H. Brown and Son funeral home in Warren. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Dwight Delaware Zent
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 30, 1985
ROANOKE - Dwight D. Zent, 73, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in Huntington Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Irene, one daughter, one brother and four sisters. Services at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Brethren Church. Calling from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Schafer Memorial Chapel, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Memorials to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Surviving children are Charles Hartman at home, Mrs Edward E. Hosteler of Los Angeles, Cal., Ida Hartman, Lee Hartman, and Kathryn Hartman at home, Mrs Fred Foster of Huntington and Mrs Herbert Bunce of Huntington. The only grandchild is Virginia Bunce. One sister, Mrs Mae McFarren of Alhambra, Cal, also survives. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence with the Rev. W.T. Angus in charge. Burial will be at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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The Star Press (Muncie, Indiana) December 18, 2005, Section News, page 2B
WARREN - Robert E. Zent, 85, died Friday, December 16, 2005. He was born November 20, 1920 to the late Nettie and Joe Zent. He married Oma Moorman on April 26, 1947, she survives. He retired from the Indiana State Highway Dept. and was a Huntington County farmer. Survivors also include his son, Gary (Monica) Zent; daughter, Regina (Richard) Preston; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel. Calling 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Gardens of Memory, Marion.
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Huntington Herald-Press (Indiana) December 19, 2005
Robert E. Zent, 85, Hippensteel Drive Townhouse 50, Warren, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday (Dec. 16, 2005) at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. Zent had retired from the Indiana State Department of Highways and was a Huntington County farmer. He was a 1938 graduate of Jackson Township High School in Wells County. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving from Oct. 30, 1942, to Nov. 27, 1945, in Africa and Italy. He attained the rank of corporal. He was a member of Brown-Doyle American Legion Post 368 in Van Buren. He was a former member of the Warren Sportsman's Club. Mr. Zent was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Butler County, Kan., to Jo and Nettie Smith Zent. He married Oma D. Moorman on April 26, 1947, in Shideler, Ind. His wife survives. Also surviving are a son, Gary Zent, Noblesville; a daughter, Regina Preston, Mansfield, Ohio; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Calling will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Glancy Funeral Home, H. Brown and Son Chapel, Warren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Malone officiating. Burial will be at the Gardens of Memory, with graveside military rites performed by members of Brown-Doyle American Legion Post 368 in Van Buren.
Submitted by Ida Maack Recu
Daniel Zent was born in Richland County, Ohio, March 16, 1819. His parents were Jacob and Sarah (Coon) Zent, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. Daniel spent his young life on his father's farm in Ohio. In 1837, he came with his parents to Salamonie Township. They located near Warren. He soon began farming for himself, and on December 6, 1838, he was married to Mary A. Back, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth (Hammer) Back. Mary was born in Warren County, Ohio, November 5, 1817, but spent most of her young life in Preble County, Ohio. They began life together in poverty; $25 would have covered their entire wealth, but Mr. Zent went to work with a will, and has succeeded in providing himself with a fine farm of 200 acres in Sections 33 and 34. He did the greater part of the clearing up of this large farm. The county has developed wonderfully since his arrival. He remembers when there was but one cabin between Warren and Huntington. But few of his old pioneer neighbors are left. He has always upheld the principles of the Democratic party. His antecedents are of remarkable longevity. His grandfather, John Zent, lived to the advanced age of one hundred and seven years. His father, Jacob Zent was ninety-four years of age when called away.
History of Huntington County, Indiana (Brant & Fuller: Chicago) 1887. Biographical Sketches of Union Township, pgs. 845, 846
Submitted by Ida Maack Recu
The Evening News (Indiana) October 25, 1909, page 1
DIED AT AGE OF 90
At Warren Sunday occurred the funeral of Daniel Zent, aged 90, who had been a resident of Huntington County since 1837. Only two weeks ago he returned from Marion, where he underwent a severe operation for a chronic ilness. He had apparently recovered from the sickness, but suffered a sudden relapse. He owned a fine farm of 160 acres in Salamonie township, Huntington County, but a number of years ago retired and moved to Warren. At the time of his death he lived with a nephew, Jacob Lefler. Mr. Zent and wife, who preceded him in death, never had any children. He is survived by one brother, George Zent, of Warren, only survivor of a family of thirteen children. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Mildred Pauline Zent Kerch
The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) July 29, 1993, First Section, page 8A
Mildred P. Zent Kerch, 88, died Monday at Riverbend Nursing Home. The Roanoke native was a homemaker, a member of First Brethren Church of Roanoke and past president of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 160. Her husband, Edward G., died in 1976. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Lou Kerch and Barbara Kerch; both of Fort Wayne, and Myra Katovich of Beaver Creek, Ohio; sisters, Helen Wirts and Alice J. Zent, both of Roanoke; a brother, Robert J. Zent of Roanoke; and a granddaughter. Services are 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road. Calling is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke. Preferred memorials are gifts to First Brethren Church, Roanoke. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Huntington-Herald Press (Indiana) April 6, 2006
Ann Louise Zent, 62, Roanoke, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday (April 5, 2006) at the Markle Health Care Center. Mrs. Zent was a member of the Roanoke Brethren Church, Roanoke Eastern Star, Roanoke Legion Post 160 Auxiliary, and Sigma Phi Gamma sorority. Mrs. Zent was born July 15, 1943, in Huntington to Dwight D. and A. Irene Tousley Zent. Calling is from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral services Saturday at Deal-Rice Funeral Homes Roanoke Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke. Preferred memorials to the Roanoke Brethren Church or the Roanoke Legion Post 160 Auxiliary, both in care of Deal-Rice Funeral Homes Roanoke Memorial Chapel, 240 Crestwood Dr., Roanoke, IN 46783. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Dwight Delaware Zent
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 30, 1985
ROANOKE - Dwight D. Zent, 73, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in Huntington Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Irene, one daughter, one brother and four sisters. Services at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Brethren Church. Calling from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Schafer Memorial Chapel, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Memorials to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 22, 1980
Emerson Zent, 68, of 4024 Covington Road, who retired in 1972 from Dana Corp., died at 9:46 a.m. Friday in Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Zent was a Huntington native and resided most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was previously employed at International Harvester Co. for 15 years. Surviving are his wife, Hilda; a son, Francis E. of Roanoke; a daughter Shirley Ann Charleston of Fort Wayne; a brother, Eldon of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Altha Bowe, in California. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial; Chapel, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Park. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Ossian Journal (Indiana), May 7, 1987, page 1
Eldon "Pappy" Zent
Father of two Ossian residents, Eldon "Pappy" Zent, 80, of Fort Wayne, died April 28 in Parkview Hospital. He was a native of Huntington but had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was owner the last 30 years of Zent's Garage and was employed 29 years at International Harvester. Mr. Zent had been involved 60 years with stock car racing and was inducted in 1985 into the Avilla Raceway Hall of Fame. Surviving are the wife, Betty; 11 daughters, Donna Dawson and Rosie Dawson, both of Ossian, Margie Denny, Betty Mills, Ruth Bellinger, Juanita Gillenwater, Robin and sally, all of Fort Wayne, Beverly Rothenbuhler of Jerry City, Ohio, Althea Hodges of Ashley, and Sandy Salazar of Plymouth; eight sons, Larry, Dale, Allen, Chris, Edon Jr., Walter, Lloyd, all of Fort Wayne, and James of Auburn. Also surviving are one sister, Althea Vowers of Alameda, Calif., and several grandchildren. Services were Friday at the C. M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Bluffton News Banner (Indiana) April 30, 1997, page 3
Lawson J. "Baldy" Zent, 85
Self-employed businessman Lawson J. "Baldy" Zent, 85, died at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday at Miller's Marry Manor in Huntington. He was the former owner of Lime City Mfg. in Huntington. His previous occupations were at Lime City Welding and Zent Drilling, both in Huntington. Born May 26, 1911 in Roanoke, he was a son of Ervin and Ethel Fugate Zent. His first marriage was to Virginia Kocher on Oct. 30, 1936 in Roanoke. She died March 15, 1979. His second marriage was to Effie Beal Maples on Sept. 25, 1980 in Wabash. He was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church ion Huntington and of Art Smith Aviation Hall of Fame at Bauer Field. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, William P. Zent of Huntington, a step-daughter, Mrs. Carl (Susan) Zinsmeister of Huntington; a grandchild, seven step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Calling will be from 1 to 4 and 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Rev. Stephen Holdzkom will officiate the rites. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory in Huntington. Memorials to American Diabetes Assoc. or to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) October 17, 2001
Alice Jane Zent, 76, died Monday at Markle Health Care. Born in Roanoke, she was an insurance secretary at Gregory Insurance and Winans Insurance, both in Roanoke, for more than 20 years. Surviving are a brother, Robert Zent of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Services at 11:30 a.m. today at Roanoke Memorial Chapel. Calling 30 minutes before services. Burial in Glenwood, Roanoke. Memorials to Roanoke Brethren Church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 10, 1984
Kenneth R. Zent, 82, died at 5:39 a.m. Friday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. A native of Roanoke, Mr. Zent worked in real estate and became a self-employed senior residential appraiser. He was past president of the Fort Wayne Board of Realtors, Society of Real Estate Appraisers and the Downtown Optimists Club. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, May; a son, Larry, of Lake Forest, Ill.; a daughter, Kay Huff, of Celina, Ohio; four sisters, Mildred Kerch, Helen Wirts, Lorena Zent and Alice Jane Zent, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Robert and Dwight, both of Roanoke; and five grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St. Calling from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Klaehn's Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, Roanoke. Memorials to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) January 12, 1941
ROANOKE. Jan 11. - Jesse H. Zent, 58, proprietor of the Oak Park hotel and skating rink here, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 4:15 p.m. today at the Lutheran hospital at Fort Wayne. He had been ill five years and had been in the hospital two weeks. Surviving are two sons, Howard and Louis Zent, at home; his mother, Mrs. Henry Zent of Roanoke; one brother, J. Elmer Zent of Roanoke and one sister, Mrs. James Williams of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Koentz & Son funeral home here with Rev. S. C. Henderson officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, June 26, 1974, page 18A
Man, 84, Collapses, Dies; Was Being Cited By Club
HUNTINGTON - Stricken while being honored at a Rotary Club luncheon, Herbert R. Zent, 81, was dead on arrival at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday at Huntington Memorial Hospital. He was being given a 50-year award and other mementoes when he collapsed. He was a retired auto dealer and belonged to a number of organizations including the Scottish Rite bodies and the Mizpah Shrine in Fort Wayne. Survivors are the wife, the former Miriam Taylor, and two sons, Paul H., Indianapolis, and Herbert T., Elkhart. Friends may call from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Merekx-Hart Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obitruary for Henry Franklin Zent
Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana) Tuesday, December 30, 1924, page 13
The body of Henry Frank Zent, 50 years old, who died at Richmond, has been brought to this city, his home, for burial. He is survived by the wife, one daughter, Irene, and a son, Raymond. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Helen B Zent Wirts
The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) January 23, 1995, First Section, page 12A
Helen B. Wirts, 88, of Roanoke died yesterday in Wells Community Hospital. The Huntington County native was former co-owner of Wirts Home Furnishings and widow of Jess, who died in 1963. Surviving are daughters, Susan Kirchner and Linda Pulver, both of Roanoke; a son, Sam of Roanoke; a sister, Jane Zent of Roanoke; a brother, Robert Zent of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. tomorrow in Roanoke Memorial Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Preferred memorials are gifts to Glenwood Cemetery Association or Roanoke Brethren Church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) March 6, 1934, page 6
Franklin S. Zent, 81, for many years a resident of Roanoke, died at his home there Monday following a long illness. He was born in Stark county, Ohio, in 1852. Surviving are the widow, Hattie Zent; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Thompson and Mrs. Ethel Lahman of Fort Wayne; two sons, Ivan of Chicago and Emmerson of Denver, Colo.; a grandchild and a brother, Howard Zent of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in the Roanoke I. O. O. F. cemetery. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Bluffton News Banner (Indiana) March 13, 1950, page 3
WARREN MAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Elmer Zent, 68, died at 7 a.m. today at the Huntington county farm. He had been ill for one year and death was attributed to dropsy and heart ailment. Born Aug. 26, 1881, in Salamonie township, Huntington county, the decedent was a son of Daniel and Eliza Eubanks Zent. He was never married. He was a retired laborer and was a member of the Congregational church at Warren. Survivors include one brother, Henry Zent, of Warren route 2; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Shipley, of Warren, Mrs. Sadie Shipley, of Warren, Mrs. Sadie Shipley, of Hudson and Mrs. Etta Brown, of Winfield, Kan. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from relatives. The body was taken to the H. Brown and Son funeral home in Warren. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Dwight Delaware Zent
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana) November 30, 1985
ROANOKE - Dwight D. Zent, 73, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in Huntington Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Irene, one daughter, one brother and four sisters. Services at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Brethren Church. Calling from 4 to 9 p.m. today in Schafer Memorial Chapel, with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Memorials to the church. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Obituary for Margaret Eloise Beal (nee Selle)
News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - November 18, 1996, page 21A
M. ELOISE BEAL, 75, of rural Huntington died Saturday in United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren. The Huntington County native retired in 1982 as a secretary for the Huntington County Community School Corp. after 19 years. Surviving are her husband, J. Ernest; a daughter, Marilyn Wilfert of Two Rivers, Wis.; sons, David L. of Fort Wayne, Richard A. of North Manchester and Robert M. of Huntington; sisters, Marjorie Miller and Mary C. Dowden, both of Huntington; and seven grandchildren. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, where calling is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, with an Eastern Star memorial service at 6 p.m. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Memorials are to the Huntington County Cancer Society. (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), April 19, 1999, page 12A
Betty Jean Selle, 71, of Huntington, a self-employed hairdresser, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, at Norwood Nursing Center. The Huntington County native retired in 1996. She had started her business in 1962 and worked previously for Randolph Beauty Salon for 15 years. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and Huntington Hairdressers Association. Surviving are cousins Steve Schenkel and Alice Clouser of Andrews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Selle. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, with calling from 10 a.m. till services. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Huntington County. Memorials are to Home Health Care & Hospice. Information provided by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, 1-219-356-1710 (submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Local Man's Stepfather Expires At Huntington; Final Services Today Final rites will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Huntington Presbyterian church for Delano L. Trovinger, 66, stepfather of Don Freehafer, of 1130 High street. His death occurred Sunday morning at Huntington after a lingering illness. Well-known in Democratic political circles he was treasurer of the Huntington Democratic committee and a former trustee of the Indiana Epileptic Village at New Castle. Survivors are the wife and two sons: Don, of this city; Lytle Freehafer, state budget director, Indianapolis. Mrs. Ted Bauer of this city is a niece. The body is at the Briggs funeral home, Huntington. Logansport Press | Logansport, Indiana | Tuesday, February 06, 1951 | Page 12 (Contributed by Janice Rice)
Warren Republican Feb. 21 1895
Death Of Mrs. Joseph Souers
Mrs. Joseph Souers departed this life Saturday evening Feb. 9. 1895, at her home in Warren, Huntington county, Indiana
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Dame, of Huntington, Rev. Winans, pastor of the Baptist church of Liberty Centre, was to have been present, but owing to circumstances which he could not prevent was not there. The service and burial took place at West Union church, north of Warren. In the presence of a large congregation, the church being filled to its utmost capacity besides a number who could not find room on the inside.
She was a faithful member of the Baptist church, always working in the service of the Lord. She was also a member of the W. C. T. U., of which she was local vice-president at the time of her death, and while able to attend the meetlngs was always an inspiration, ever ready to do her part In working for Christ, both in the church and the, temperance cause. She was perfectly reconciled and willing to enter Into the realms of the better land, and made all necessary arrangement, selecting the hymn to be sung, the text from the funeral discourse was delivered. The text was the latter clause of Luke 8-52, "She Is not dead, but sleepeth." Her death was a victory over sin and Satan. Her last words were. "Just a little while longer."
BADLY FROZEN.
One man Dead and Another is in Critical Condition.
Huntington, Ind., Feb. 19.—Charles Richard is dead from the effects of exposure during the extreme cold weather Some10 days ago Richard and Jacob Freinstein drove in a sleigh to the home of a friend a few miles from the city,
where they imbibed too freely, and did not succeed in getting home. They were found lying in the snow in an unconscious condition, with their limbs and faces frozen solid. Two days after the exposure both men were thought to be in a fair way of recovery. They had regained consciousness and talked freely. Last Friday Richard suddenly relaxed into a comatose condition, and death soon followed. He was a cigar maker and a man of family. Freinstein is still in a critical condition. The fingers of hands have been amputated close to the knuckle joints. The chances of his recovery are very poor.
Warren Republican Feb. 21 1895
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Robert W Dolby
18 July 1932 - 21 June 2002
Son of Howard E & Mary J (Brown) Dolby
Husband of Lois Lahr
Husband of Geraldine Gholson
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Robert W Dolby,69, died Friday at home. He retired from Dana Corp., Marion, in 1984, and married Geraldine Gholson, who survives. Also surviving are children, Delbert and Rick Burton and Anita Runion, all of Huntington, Rhonda Morgan, Oklahoma, and Deanna Burton, Colorado; and sisters, Mary Louise Steward, Alaska, Earline Lowery, Warren, and Twyla Brown, Noblesville. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Interment is in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Parkview Huntington Home Healthcare and Hospice in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, Ind. 46750. (
Chronicle Tribune) from Christine Walters
Danielle Marie Dolby
08 April 1981 - 17 Oct. 1981
Daughter of Randy L & Julia (Pressler) Dolby
Great Grandaughter of Howard & Mary (Brown) Dolby
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN Six-month-old Danielle Marie Dolby, daughter of Randy L and Julia Pressler Dolby, Markle, died unexpectedly at 10:36 am Saturday (Oct 17 1981) at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born April 8, 1981 in Bluffton. Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister, Tamara Gail Dolby, at home; five grandparents, Mr and Mrs Loren H Dolby Rt 2; Mrs Becky Saunders, Huntington and Mr and Mrs Jack Pressler, Huntington; four great grandparents, Mrs. Mary Dolby Rt 6; Mrs Myra Wall,Huntington and Mr and Mrs Lamoine Hardacre, Huntington. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 Sunday at the Bailey Mortuary, where services will be at 2 pm Monday with Rev. Michael Dean and Rev. A W Farnsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery,
Chronicle Tribune) from Christine Walters
Dean Isaac Dolby
Son of Isaac C & Bertha (Hoover) Dolby
Husband of Ruth Elizabeth Graham
11 January 1923 - 6 September 1994
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Dean Isaac Dolby, 71, 2313S - 300W , died at 11:30 pm Tuesday at his home.
Mr. Dolby was a Lancaster Township farmer. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1941 and was amember of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
He was born Jan 11 1923 in Huntington to Isaac C and Bertha Hoover Dolby. His marriage was Sept 3, 1950 in Huntington , to the former Ruth Graham. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, John and William Dolby both of Huntington County; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Ann) Delgado, Marion, and Mrs. Jeffrey (Carol) Barts, Huntington County; nine grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Opal Kindley, Huntington County and Mrs. Ruby Wall, Huntington.
Four brothers, Howard, Donald, Harold and Meredith Dolby; a sister, ....
Herald Press Huntington Co IN September 7 1994
Contributed by Christine Walters transcribed by Paul Haley
Jerrod A Dolby
30 December 1975 - 27 May 1976
Son of Ann Dolby
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Jerrod A Dolby, 5 months, Rt. 6, died at 6:30 pm Thursday at Riley Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Dec 30 1975 in Huntington.
Surviving are his mother, Ann Dolby, Rt 6, grandparents Mr and Mrs Dean Dolby, Rt 6 and great grandmother Mrs. C S Graham Rt 5.
Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Sunday in the Lancaster Cemetery, with Rev. Carlyle Seiple officiating. Arrangements are by Bailey Mortuary
Herald Press Huntington Co IN May 30, 1976
Contributed by Christine Walters transcribed by Paul Haley
Kathy M (Taylor) Dolby
29 January 1960 - 28 August 1980
Daughter of James R & Irene (Selby) Taylor
Wife of John Clark Dolby son of Dean Isaac Dolby
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Mrs. Kathy M Dolby, 20, died Thursday morning at the home of her parents at 1335 E. Market St.
A former resident of Rt 6, Mrs Dolby was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
She was born Jan 29, 1960 in Sparta Tenn. to James R and Irene Selby Taylor and her marriage was on Sept 2 1978 to John C Dolby, who survives.
Surviving in addition to the husband and the parents, are four brothers, Stan, Robert, Mike and Tim Taylor,all of Huntington and the grandparents Mr and Mrs Bedford Taylor and William Selby all of Sparta Tenn.
Friends my call at the Bailey Mortuary from 7 to 10 pm Thursday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Friday, where sservices will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday, with Rev. Carlyle Seiple officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery.
Contributed by Christine Walters transcribed by Paul Haley
Charles Eli Dolby
27 August 1913 - 12 July 1999
Son of C Frank & Marjorie (Beghtel) Dolby
Loretta Katherine (DeVault) Dolby
10 October 1911 - 23 May 2002
Daughter of Charles & Clara (Hendricks) DeVault
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Calling is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, for Charles E. Dolby, 85, a former resident of 246 Vine St., who died at 2:45 a.m. Monday (July 12, 1999) at the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren.
Mr. Dolby was a self-employed barber and had been a Huntington city firefighter until retiring in 1974. During his years with the fire department, he also worked at the Home Lumber Company. He was a 50-year member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1931. He was born Aug. 27, 1913, in Huntington to C. Franklin and M. Gertrude Beghtel Dolby. He married Loretta De Vault in Huntington May 19, 1940. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Richard L. Dolby, New Haven, Steven C. Dolby, Middlebury, and Thomas W. Dolby, Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Mrs. Samuel (Carol) Shenefield, Huntington, and Sandra K. Dolby, Bloomington; a sister, Mary Hull, Reedley, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Phillip Dolby, George Dolby and John Dolby. There will be additional calling from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Thursday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Rev. Ronald Storms will officiate at the service. Burial will be at the Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster. Preferred memorials are to the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Rd., Huntington, IN 46750 or to Huntington Home Health and Hospice, 1215 Etna Ave., Huntington, IN 46750.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN July 14, 1999
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Loretta K Dolby, 90 of Warren, (formerly of Vine Street, Huntington) died at 5:15 AM on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren. Mrs. Dolby was a teacher with the Huntington County School Corporation. She taught at Clear Creek Elementary School and at Northwest Elementary School retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Retired Teachers State and County Association. She was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Huntington. She was a 1930 graduate of Hastings High School in Hastings, Michigan. She was a 1938 graduate of Manchester College.
She was born on October 10, 1911 in Cerro Gordo County, Illinois a daughter of Charles William and Clara Etta (Henricks) DeVault. She was united in marriage to Charles Dolby on May 19, 1940 in Huntington. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1999. Survivors include three sons: Richard L. Dolby of Prescott Valley, AZ., Steven C. Dolby of Middlebury, IN., Thomas W. Dolby of Honolulu, HA., two daughters: Mrs. Samuel (Carol) Shenefield of Huntington, Sandra Dolby of Bloomington, IN., a brother: Eldine C. DeVault of Prescott, AZ., a step brother: Charles Emerick of Wabash, twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. A brother: J. Lester DeVault, a sister: Louella Dice and a grandson: Charles Owen Dolby preceded her in death.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana. Services will be on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:00 AM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Rev. John Wallace officiating. Interment will be at the Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington County. Preferred memorials are to the Evangelical United Methodist Church in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Charles O Dolby
20 November 1971 - 12 November 1988
Son of Richard L & Becky (Pontzious) Dolby
Died in Ft Wayne, Allen Co IN
Charles O Dolby,16, New Haven, died at 2:53 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a traffic accident in Allen County.
Mr. Dolby was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church, New Haven, and an employee of Kroger, New Haven. A junior at New Haven High School, he was involved in the school band and Masque and Gavel.
Mr. Dolby was born Nov 20 1971 in Huntington to Richard and Becky Dolby, who survive. His parents live in New Haven.
Also surviving are two brothers, Daniel Dolby, New Haven, and Rodney Dolby, Fort Wayne; a sister, Teresa Cline, Wabash; his grandparents, Charles and Loretta Dolby, and Bill and Justine Pontzious, all of Huntington; and his great grandmothers, Nola Coak, Camp Verde Ariz and Bonnie DeVault, Union City.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN November 14, 1988
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
HUNTINGTON CO INDIANA
Myers Home Funeral Home
Lois M (Dolby) Brown
03 August 1928 - 20 April 1998
Daughter of Howard & Mary (Brown) Dolby
Wife of Robert G Brown
Lancaster Cememtery - Huntington Co IN
Lois M Brown, 69, 2924 W 200S, died at 2:20 pm Monday in Huntington Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brown was born in Lancaster Township, Huntington County. She was a 1947 Graduate of Lancaster Township High School She married Robert G. Brown on May 23, 1947, in Huntington County. She was a former employee of Sealtest and was a homemaker. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Steven R., Fort Wayne, and James M Huntington; a daughter, Susan (Mrs. Jose) Quintero, Fort Wayne; four brothers, Eugene Dolby, Lowell Dolby, Robert Dolby and Loren Dolby, all of Huntington; three sisters, Earline (Mrs. Robert) Lowery, Warren, Mary Louise (Mrs. jack) Stewart, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Twyla (Mrs. Ralph) Brown, Noblesville; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 am Thursday in Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St. , with the Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Huntington Home Health Care, 1215 Etna Ave., Huntington Ind. 46750
Contributed by Christine Walters - Transcribed by Paul Haley Herald Press, Huntington Co IN
January 26, 1982
Gordon W Dolby
17 June 1950 - 24 January 1982
Son of Robert W & Lois (Lahr) Dolby
Husband of Brunelda Garay Nievs
Gordon W Dolby, 31, Miami Fla., died Sunday (Jan. 24, 1982) as a result of an automobile accident that occurred Sunday in Miami Fla. Mr. Dolby graduated from Knox High School, and then enlisted and served 10 years in the United States Army. For the past 2 1/2 years, he has served with the United States Coast Guard. He was born June 17 1950 in Huntington to Robert and Lois Lahr Dolby. His marriage was on June 1, 1974 in Puerto to the former Brunelda Garary Nievs, who survives. Also surviving are the parents, Mr and Mrs. Robert Dolby, Rt. 9 and Mr and Mrs Charles (Lois) Drake Rt 7, a son, Gordon Dolby, II, and a daughter, Brunny Jean Dolby, both of Miami, Fla.; the grandparents, Mrs Mary Dolby, Rt 6 and Russell Wells, Rt 7; three sisters, Mrs Glen (Rhonda) Morgan, Florida City, Fla., Marilyn Speicher, Rt 7, and Mrs. Rodger (Michelle) Weigel, Rt. 2 Knox; two step-brothers, Delbert Burton Jr., Huntington, and Rick Burton, Rt 9 ; and two step-sisters, Mrs. Bill (Anita) Runion, Huntington, and Deanna Burton, Rt. 9
from Christine Walters
David H Dolby
Son of Isaac & Caroline (Martin) Dolby
10 January 1851 - 1 January 1928
Rachel M (Chalmers) Dolby
Wife of David H Dolby
4 September 1859 - 25 February 1914
Louisa F (Egan) Dolby
Wife of David H Dolby
5 September 1860 - 12 April 1937
Lancaster Cemetery Huntington Co IN
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
The funeral of David H Dolby, who died Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at his home, will be held Wednesday. A short service will take place at the residence on Etna avenue, just outside the city, at 10 o'clock and the cortege will go to the Church of the Brethren for the main service, which will be held at 11 o'clock. The Rev. John F Edwards, assisted by the Rev. H G Rowe, will have charge of the service. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Mr. Dolby was 76 years old. He had been ill for about five months. Last August 14 he suffered a stroke of paralysis and his condition was very serious for a few days, be he gradually recovered and was able to be around his home though he was still under the care of a physician. He was taken very suddenly ill Sunday evening and the death occurred at 7 o'clock.
He was born in Wayne county, Indiana, January 10 1851. His parents wer Isaac and Caroline Mary Colby. He married Rachel Chalmers July 17 1877 and twelve children were born to them, ten surviving. The first wife died February 25, 1914. The second marriage was to Loueza F Egan April 8 1918. She and the following children survive: Mrs. E M Depoy, Huntington; Mrs. Samuel T Weller, Huntington; Mrs. G E Daihl, Wabash county; Mrs. C B Edmundson, Enid Okla; Leroy Dolby, Huntington; Mrs. H V Jones, Huntington; Emery Dolby, Huntington; Mrs. George Gephart, Cambridge City, Ind; Sherman E Dolby, Flint Mich.; Miss Bertha Dolby, Wabash County. There are nineteen grandchildren.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN January 3, 1928
from Christine Walters
Louza F Dolby, 76 , died at 5:20 pm Monday following a stroke of paralysis April 2, at the home of a stepdaughter, Mrs. G E Daihl, twomiles north of Lincolnville in Lagro Township, Wabash County, where she had spent the last six summers. She spent the winters at the home of another step-daughter, Mrs. E B Cullar, near Cincinnati Oh.
Mrs Dolby was born September 5, 1860 in Virginia and was married to David H Dolby April 4, 1918 in Solo Mo. The husband is dead.
Surviving are seven stepchildren, Mrs. G E Daihl, Wabash county; Mrs E M Dupoy, Mrs S T Weller, LeRoy Dolby and Mrs. H V Jones all of this city; Mrs. George Gephart, Rock Creek township; Mrs Anna Edmundson, Enid Okla; Sherman Dolby, Flint Mich.; Mrs. E B Cullar, Ohio and Emery Dolby, LaFontaine.
Nineteen stepgrandchildren, seven stepgreatgrandchildren and many nephews and nieces also survive.
She was a member of the Christian Church.
Funeral services will be held at the Daihl residence in Wabash county, at 10 am Wednesday, the Rev. C B Clufton, pastor of the Lincolnville Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster cemetery, this county.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN April 13, 1937
from Christine Walters
Mary C (Dolby) (Nicholson) DePoy
Daughter of David H & Rachel (Chalmers) Dolby
Wife of John Nicholson (1902)
Wife of Edgar M DePoy (1915)
15 May 1881 - 24 October 1972
Lancaster Huntington Co IN
Mrs Mary C DePoy, 91, Huntington, died at 8:30 am Friday at the Huntington Memorial Hospital.
Born in Lancaster Township, she was a lifelong resident of Huntington County. She had been a member of the Central Christian Church since 1903.
Surviving are two sons, the Rev. Arthur W. Nicholson, Mascotte FL, and Harold F DePoy Huntington; and a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Spickelmier, with whom she made her home; two stepsons, Floyd DePoy, Boulder, Colo and Norville DePoy, Huntington; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lamoin Lewis, Huntington and Mrs Richard Gregg, Dayton Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. H V Jones Huntington and Mrs. Earl Cullar, Markle; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday in the chapel of the Bailey Mortuary with the Rev. David A. Rowand and the Rev. Eugene Nicholson, a grandson of Orlando, Fla., officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm today at the Bailey Mortuary
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Ralph E Dolby
01 March 1912 - 06 September 1998
Son of Leroy & Louisa (Hacker) Dolby
Husband of Opal B Obenour
Opal B (Obenour) Dolby
06 October 1914 - 30 April 1973
Daughter of Joseph & Belva (Lingo) Obenour
Wife of Ralph E Dolby
Ralph E Dolby, 86, died at 11:25 am Sunday (Sept 6 1998) at the Community Care Center, Huntington, where he was a resident.
Mr. Dolby had been an operator at E-Systems for 10 years, retiring in 1972. He graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1930.
He was born March 1, 1912, in Huntington to LeRoy and Louisa Hacker Dolby. He married Opal B Obenour in Columbia City on June 30, 1933. His wife died April 30, 1973.
Survivors include three sons, Paul Dean Dolby, Markle, Dennis E Dolby, Warsaw, and James E Dolby, Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs John (Marjorie) Karst ,Indianapolis; seven grandchildren adn 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Eldon E Dolby, Lambertville Mich and Bruce Dolby, Bellingham, Wash; and a sister Cathryn Stahl, Bluffton.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN September 8, 1998
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Opal B Dolby, 58, 535 W. Tipton St., was dead on arrival at Huntington Memorial Hospital at 1:15 am Saturday. She had been ill the last five weeks.
She was born Oct 6 1914 in Lima OH to Joseph and Belva Lingo Obenour. On June 3 1933 she married Ralph E Dolby who survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Pauldene of Markle, James of Indianapolis and Dennis of Huntington; and a daughter, Mrs. John (Marjorie) Karst of Huntington and seven grandchildren.
Three brothers, Vaughn and Fred Obernour of Huntington and Robert Obenour of Toledo Ohio, also survive, as do six sisters, Mrs. Reva Sands, Mrs. Carl Short, Mrs Margaret Kneller, Mrs Wilma Jackson, Mrs Reuben Sellers and Eloise Obenour all of Huntington.
Friends may call at Bailey Mortuary where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday in the chapel with Rev. Gary Colby officiating. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN April 29, 1973
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Carolyn Ann (Randolph) Dolby
03 August 1935 - 24 January 1987
Wife of Gene R Beaver
Wife of Paul Dean Dolby
Daughter-in-Law of Ralph E Dolby
Services for Carolyn Ann Dolby will be held Wednesday at the Hart Funeral Home.
Mrs Dolby, 51, 253 Wright St., died at 5:17 pm Saturday (Jan 24 1987) at Huntington Memorial Hospital.
She had been employed by Memcor for 25 1/2 years.
Mrs. Dolby was born Aug 3 1935, in Huntington, to Charles Ralph and Flossie Dale (Bonebrake) Randolph. Her first marriage was on Sept 27 1952 in Huntington to Gene R Beaver, who died Oct 5 1973. Her second marriage was on Jan 14 1977 in Roanoke to Pauldene (Paul Dean) Dolby who survives.
Additional survivors includes two sons, Charles Beaver, Redondo Beach Calif, and Scot Allen Beaver, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Tim (Penny Marie) Allen, Huntington; a stepdaughter, Mrs Paula Walters, Huntington; a sister, Mrs Charles (Margaret) Cowin, Huntington and two stepgrandchildren.
Two brothers, Harvey Jack Randolph and James E Randolph are deceased.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN January 25, 1987
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
Amy Lynn (Bragg) Weidler
15 October 1955 - 20 January 1999
Daughter of Charles H & Marjorie (Dolby) Bragg
Grandaughter of Ralph E Dolby
Wife of Jim Weidler
Gardens of Memory Cemetery
Amy Lynn (Bragg) Weidler, 43, Indianapolis, died at 7:19 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 20, 1999) at the Winona Hospital, Indianapolis.
Mrs. Weidler was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former Girl Scout troop leader in Galion, Ohio. She graduated from Huntington North High School in 1974 and attended St. Francis College in Fort Wayne.
She was born Oct. 15, 1955, in Huntington to Charles H. and Marjorie Dolby Bragg. She married Jim Weidler in Huntington on Nov. 24, 1984. Her husband survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sarah Weidler, Indianapolis; her father and stepmother, Charles and Vivian Bragg, Huntington; her mother and stepfather, Marjorie and John Karst, Indianapolis; a brother, Ed Bragg, Etna Green; and a sister, Mrs. Rodney (Tina) Strayer, Albion.
Calling is from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the Bailey-Love Mortuary where funeral services will be held at noon Monday. Rev. Raymond Waldfogel will officiate at the service. Burial will be at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association in care of Lake City Bank, 1501 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750. The above obituary, which also appeared in Friday's Herald-Press, is being reprinted to correct errors in information provided for the original.
Herald Press Huntington Co IN January 25, 1999
Contributed by Christine Walters & Paul Haley
The Warren Weekly Year: 1888 Month: March Day: 2
Death of Major
Hoskinson.
Lemuel L. Hoskinson was born in Licking county, Ohio, June 7, 1821, and died in Warren Indiana, February 24, 1888, aged 66 years, 8 months and 17 days. His father died at New Corydon, Blackford county, Indiana, in January, 1848. His mother died in Dayton, Ohio, in 1864. The deceased responded to his country's first call for volunteers while at Columbus, Ohio, in 1861, by enlisting in the Third Ohio Regiment for three months. At the expiration of this service he immediately joined the army again and served through the balance of the war. The regiment to which he held, and as his discharge papers, except for his three mouth's service, were destroyed by fire in Cincinnati, there are no data at hand by which to determine his standing. It is understood, however, that he was a commissioned officer and ranked as major when finally discharged.
At the close of the war he came to Bluffton, Ind., and began business as a merchant tailor. While in Bluffton he was married to Miss Sibbie Phillips, January 19th 1868, she being his second wife. After this he changed his place of residence quite often, living in Winchester, this State, thence to Lincoln, Pana and Mount Vernon, III., Montezuma, Iowa, Logansport, Indiana, back to Buffton, and thence to a farm in Franklin county, Mo. From this last place he removed to Dayton, Ohio, where he lived three years, and then came to Warren three years ago last December, and remained here following his trade until death suddenly brought his life to a close. He had been complaining of feeling badly for about three weeks, and a few days before his death had a premonition of his approaching end. This impressed him so much that he told it to a few of his intimate friends, and emphasized the statement with a gesture of his hand that in three weeks he would not be living. On the day of his death he was feeling worse than usual and lay upon the lounge in his work shop. Between three and four o'clock a customer called and tried on a suit of clothes. Mr. Hoskinson got up and examined them and found them to be all right. The customer went out to get some change and while Mr. Hoskinson was sitting in the chair waiting for him to return he remarked that he felt quite sick and laid down upon the lounge again. He was immediately attacked with vomiting and while his wife was holding his head the cold sweat ran off his forehead. On laying him back he requested her not to leave, him and in a few moments more his spirit had fled.
He was a member of Monroe Laymon Post G. A. R., and of the Knights of Labor Assembly at this place. He was a man of much more than ordinary ability, was ready in debate and a good public speaker. A wife and two children (son and little daughter) besides four daughters and three sons by his first wife, are living, together with a number of brothers and sisters in different parts of the country.
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) July 9, 1911
SAMUEL ZENT BADLY HURT SATURDAY
Columbia City, Ind., July 8,--Samuel Zent, aged 30, was quite badly hurt at the Lefevere farm in Jefferson township Saturday morning, the result of being thrown from a load of hay. Zent was on the hay wagon operating the trip rope to the hay fork, and in some manner he jerked the rope suddenly, causing it to snap in two, the result being that he became overbalanced and was hurled to the floor, some twenty feet below. He alighted on his shoulders and neck, injuring his spine, dislocating his right shoulder, breaking his left wrist and fracturing three ribs. Dr. Scott, of Laud, was summoned and dressed the injuries, and is of the opinion that the man is suffering from some internal injuries that may yet terminate in his demise. (Samuel Zent died July 15, 1912)
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) June 14, 1904
MRS. CHARLOTTE ZENT DEAD.
She was the widow of the Late Samuel Zent, Wabash Agent at Roanoke.
ROANOKE, Ind., June 12.--Mrs. Charlotte Zent, who for some time has suffered from diseases peculiar to old age, died at her home, on the corner of Second and Seminary streets, Sunday evening about 8 o'clock. For the past month all hopes of her recovery had been abandoned, as her advanced years made it an impossibility. Mrs. Zent was the widow of Samuel Zent, who for many years resided near the Wabash station, he being station master, and one of Roanoke's honorable citizens. Three daughters survive the deceased, they being Mrs. Zook, of Westerville, Ohio, Mrs. E. E. Richards and Miss Alice Zent, both of Roanoke. A brother, John Sherer [Shearer], and a sister, Mrs. F. S. Reefy, also survive. The funeral services will be held at the U. B. church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Goshert officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery.
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) June 19, 1904
The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Zent was held from the U. B. church here Wednesday. A large crowd of the friends and relatives of the deceased were in attendance, many being from a distance. The Rev. Joshert delivered the sermon and interment was in Glenwood cemetery.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Lemuel L. Hoskinson was born in Licking county, Ohio, June 7, 1821, and died in Warren Indiana, February 24, 1888, aged 66 years, 8 months and 17 days. His father died at New Corydon, Blackford county, Indiana, in January, 1848. His mother died in Dayton, Ohio, in 1864. The deceased responded to his country's first call for volunteers while at Columbus, Ohio, in 1861, by enlisting in the Third Ohio Regiment for three months. At the expiration of this service he immediately joined the army again and served through the balance of the war. The regiment to which he held, and as his discharge papers, except for his three mouth's service, were destroyed by fire in Cincinnati, there are no data at hand by which to determine his standing. It is understood, however, that he was a commissioned officer and ranked as major when finally discharged.
At the close of the war he came to Bluffton, Ind., and began business as a merchant tailor. While in Bluffton he was married to Miss Sibbie Phillips, January 19th 1868, she being his second wife. After this he changed his place of residence quite often, living in Winchester, this State, thence to Lincoln, Pana and Mount Vernon, III., Montezuma, Iowa, Logansport, Indiana, back to Buffton, and thence to a farm in Franklin county, Mo. From this last place he removed to Dayton, Ohio, where he lived three years, and then came to Warren three years ago last December, and remained here following his trade until death suddenly brought his life to a close. He had been complaining of feeling badly for about three weeks, and a few days before his death had a premonition of his approaching end. This impressed him so much that he told it to a few of his intimate friends, and emphasized the statement with a gesture of his hand that in three weeks he would not be living. On the day of his death he was feeling worse than usual and lay upon the lounge in his work shop. Between three and four o'clock a customer called and tried on a suit of clothes. Mr. Hoskinson got up and examined them and found them to be all right. The customer went out to get some change and while Mr. Hoskinson was sitting in the chair waiting for him to return he remarked that he felt quite sick and laid down upon the lounge again. He was immediately attacked with vomiting and while his wife was holding his head the cold sweat ran off his forehead. On laying him back he requested her not to leave, him and in a few moments more his spirit had fled.
He was a member of Monroe Laymon Post G. A. R., and of the Knights of Labor Assembly at this place. He was a man of much more than ordinary ability, was ready in debate and a good public speaker. A wife and two children (son and little daughter) besides four daughters and three sons by his first wife, are living, together with a number of brothers and sisters in different parts of the country.
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) July 9, 1911
SAMUEL ZENT BADLY HURT SATURDAY
Columbia City, Ind., July 8,--Samuel Zent, aged 30, was quite badly hurt at the Lefevere farm in Jefferson township Saturday morning, the result of being thrown from a load of hay. Zent was on the hay wagon operating the trip rope to the hay fork, and in some manner he jerked the rope suddenly, causing it to snap in two, the result being that he became overbalanced and was hurled to the floor, some twenty feet below. He alighted on his shoulders and neck, injuring his spine, dislocating his right shoulder, breaking his left wrist and fracturing three ribs. Dr. Scott, of Laud, was summoned and dressed the injuries, and is of the opinion that the man is suffering from some internal injuries that may yet terminate in his demise. (Samuel Zent died July 15, 1912)
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) June 14, 1904
MRS. CHARLOTTE ZENT DEAD.
She was the widow of the Late Samuel Zent, Wabash Agent at Roanoke.
ROANOKE, Ind., June 12.--Mrs. Charlotte Zent, who for some time has suffered from diseases peculiar to old age, died at her home, on the corner of Second and Seminary streets, Sunday evening about 8 o'clock. For the past month all hopes of her recovery had been abandoned, as her advanced years made it an impossibility. Mrs. Zent was the widow of Samuel Zent, who for many years resided near the Wabash station, he being station master, and one of Roanoke's honorable citizens. Three daughters survive the deceased, they being Mrs. Zook, of Westerville, Ohio, Mrs. E. E. Richards and Miss Alice Zent, both of Roanoke. A brother, John Sherer [Shearer], and a sister, Mrs. F. S. Reefy, also survive. The funeral services will be held at the U. B. church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Goshert officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood cemetery.
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) June 19, 1904
The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Zent was held from the U. B. church here Wednesday. A large crowd of the friends and relatives of the deceased were in attendance, many being from a distance. The Rev. Joshert delivered the sermon and interment was in Glenwood cemetery.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
John KOCHER, aged eighty-eight, of Huntington, is dead. He was a resident of that county over fifty years.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 11 December, 1890 Page 6 column 5 and 6
Logansport Press (Logansport, Indiana) May 10, 1936
Huntington, Ind., May 9. -- Mrs. Emma
M. Taylor, 80, civic leader and a frequent contributor to charitable
projects, died here tonight.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) November 26, 1913
HUNTINGTON PIONEER DIES.
Huntington, Ind., Nov. 26.
Peter Zent, aged 86 years and for over sixty years a resident of this county, was buried from the Methodist Episcopal church here today, Rev. W. F. Smith officiating. While in declining health for several years, owing to his advanced age, Mr. Zent had been bedfast but two weeks prior to his death. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, and came to Huntington county in 1852, settling on a farm in Jackson township and later taking a farm in Clear Creek township. He moved to this city in 1876 and engaged in the grocery and implement business, retiring from active pursuits in 1884. He was twice married and is survived by two sons, Howard Zent, who resides on Franklin street, and Franklin Zent, residing in Roanoke. Nine grandchildren survive.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Saturday, November 4, 1899, page 7
Roanoke's Agent Dead
Local Wabash officials have been apprised of the death of Samuel Zent, which occurred yesterday at Roanoke, where the deceased had resided a half century. Mr. Zent was the first agent for the company at Roanoke, his term of service dating from the time the road was opened for business up to a few years ago, when he retired on account of failing health. His daughter, Miss Alice Zent, succeeded Mr. Zent as agent at Roanoke and is still holding that office. The funeral will probably take place next Monday, though arrangements have not yet been made. Mr. Zent was one of the very oldest men in the employ of the company at the time of his retirement, both as to age and term of service.
Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) November 6, 1899
Samuel Zent, the pioneer agent of the Wabash at Roanoke, died Saturday. He was appointed agent there when the road was first built and served until age obligated his retirement. His daughter is now the station agent at that point. The funeral was held at Roanoke to-day.
Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Tuesday, November 7, 1899, page 7
THE ZENT FUNERAL
Samuel H. Zent, the old Wabash agent at Roanoke, who died last Saturday, as stated in the Sentinel on that date, will be buried tomorrow afternoon, the obsequies being conducted by the Odd Fellows, of which order the deceased was long a member. The services will be held in the United Brethren church at 1:30 o'clock. A number of Fort Wayne people, some of whom had known Mr. Zent for nearly a half century, will go to Roanoke to attend the funeral.
Logansport Pharos-Tribune (Logansport, Indiana) November 8, 1899
Samuel Zent, the first ticket agent the Wabash railway ever had at Roanoke, died last week. He entered service in the early part of 1856, when the road first opened for passenger and freight traffic, and continued until a few years ago, his daughter succeeding him.
Logansport Reporter (Logansport, Indiana) November 9, 1899
Oldest in Service.
Wabash, Ind., Nov. 9.--Intelligence reached here of the death of Samuel Zent, for almost a half century agent of the Wabash railroad at Roanoke. He began work as agent there in the early '50s and continued to fill the position acceptably until a few years ago, when he resigned and his daughter, Miss Alice, was given the place. Mr. Zent was 72 years old, and, it is claimed, was the oldest man in consecutive years of service on the entire Wabash railroad system.
Logansport Journal (Logansport, Indiana) November 10, 1899
Samuel Zent, the oldest man in continuous service on the Wabash lines, was buried on Saturday at Roanoke, Ind. In 1854 he was appointed agent of the company at that point, and held the position until four years ago, when Miss Alice Zent, his daughter, took his place, his old age making him incapable to perform the duties required
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) July 5, 1910
FRANK ZENT, PROMINENT ROANOKE MAN, DEAD
Roanoke, Ind., July 4.
Frank Zent, a well known resident of this place, dropped dead this morning at 9 o'clock from organic heart trouble. He was the fourth death from the same cause and in the same manner to occur in the Zent family within a period of nine years. Mr. Zent had been under treatment for heart trouble for some time and was visited by his physician yesterday, to whom he stated that he was feeling somewhat better. A few minutes after the departure of the physician he sat down on a sofa and expired in a few minutes.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
HOUSE, Trevor James
TREVOR JAMES HOUSE, 7, of Huntington, died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Trevor was born Sept. 8, 1995, in Huntington, to Lisa A. (Minton) and Travis House. Trevor was involved in many different therapy programs at Lutheran Hospital. He enjoyed swimming, tractor rides, and going to the zoo. He attended the Church of Christ on 500 North in Urbana. Survivors include his parents of Huntington; two half-sisters, Elly House of Indianapolis and Jade House of Huntington; maternal grandparents, Gary and Linda Minton of Huntington; maternal great-grandparents, Beatrice Minton of Huntington and Muriel McLan of Marion; paternal grandparents, James and Sandra House of Huntington; and paternal great-grandparents, Helen and Bill House of Muncie. He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Russel Minton and Robert McLan; and paternal great-grandparents, Jack DeHaven and Patricia Murray. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, with evangelist John Adams officiating. Calling is from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment at Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington. Memorials to Lisa House Family for expenses, in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Contributed by George Jochum
SCHER, Thomas
THOMAS SCHER, 71, of Huntington, died Thursday, July 10, 2003.
Arrangements by McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington
Contributed by George Jochum.
EVANS, Samantha Marie
SAMATHA MARIE EVANS, infant, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003.
Arrangements by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington.
Contributed by George Jochum
HUNTINGTON COUNTY ITEMS IN THE WABASH STAR, 1896
Michael Kinney, one of the pipe line men, was killed at Huntington Tuesday evening. 12 November 1896.
News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - April 18, 2000
Deceased Name: Lena Mater Wells Eaton, Ga. - 1899-2000
Lena Mater Wells, 100, of Eaton, Ga., died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Eaton. Surviving are a son, Richard of Flushing, Mich.; and daughters Evelyn Bennett of Brooksville, Fla., and Margorie Adcock of Springhill, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don C., a son, Robert, and a daughter, Alberta Mince. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Monument City Cemetery, Huntington County, Ind. There is no calling. Information provided by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, 1-219-356-1710. Edition: FINAL Page: 7B
Contributed by Erica Beatty
DEATH OF ELBERT YARLOT
Elbert Yarlot, 58, died at his home in Roanoke, Ind., Sunday after an illness of two years. Deceased, a former resident of Edgerton is a son of S.W. Yarlot of Bryan. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home with burial in Roanoke cemetery. Besides the widow, one son, and father he is survived by two brothers and two sisters.
Newspaper: The Edgerton Earth Obit: Thursday, December 22,1938
The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) November 26, 1913
HUNTINGTON PIONEER DIES.
Huntington, Ind., Nov. 26.
Peter Zent, aged 86 years and for over sixty years a resident of this county, was buried from the Methodist Episcopal church here today, Rev. W. F. Smith officiating. While in declining health for several years, owing to his advanced age, Mr. Zent had been bedfast but two weeks prior to his death. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, and came to Huntington county in 1852, settling on a farm in Jackson township and later taking a farm in Clear Creek township. He moved to this city in 1876 and engaged in the grocery and implement business, retiring from active pursuits in 1884. He was twice married and is survived by two sons, Howard Zent, who resides on Franklin street, and Franklin Zent, residing in Roanoke. Nine grandchildren survive.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Saturday, November 4, 1899, page 7
Roanoke's Agent Dead
Local Wabash officials have been apprised of the death of Samuel Zent, which occurred yesterday at Roanoke, where the deceased had resided a half century. Mr. Zent was the first agent for the company at Roanoke, his term of service dating from the time the road was opened for business up to a few years ago, when he retired on account of failing health. His daughter, Miss Alice Zent, succeeded Mr. Zent as agent at Roanoke and is still holding that office. The funeral will probably take place next Monday, though arrangements have not yet been made. Mr. Zent was one of the very oldest men in the employ of the company at the time of his retirement, both as to age and term of service.
Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) November 6, 1899
Samuel Zent, the pioneer agent of the Wabash at Roanoke, died Saturday. He was appointed agent there when the road was first built and served until age obligated his retirement. His daughter is now the station agent at that point. The funeral was held at Roanoke to-day.
Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Tuesday, November 7, 1899, page 7
THE ZENT FUNERAL
Samuel H. Zent, the old Wabash agent at Roanoke, who died last Saturday, as stated in the Sentinel on that date, will be buried tomorrow afternoon, the obsequies being conducted by the Odd Fellows, of which order the deceased was long a member. The services will be held in the United Brethren church at 1:30 o'clock. A number of Fort Wayne people, some of whom had known Mr. Zent for nearly a half century, will go to Roanoke to attend the funeral.
Logansport Pharos-Tribune (Logansport, Indiana) November 8, 1899
Samuel Zent, the first ticket agent the Wabash railway ever had at Roanoke, died last week. He entered service in the early part of 1856, when the road first opened for passenger and freight traffic, and continued until a few years ago, his daughter succeeding him.
Logansport Reporter (Logansport, Indiana) November 9, 1899
Oldest in Service.
Wabash, Ind., Nov. 9.--Intelligence reached here of the death of Samuel Zent, for almost a half century agent of the Wabash railroad at Roanoke. He began work as agent there in the early '50s and continued to fill the position acceptably until a few years ago, when he resigned and his daughter, Miss Alice, was given the place. Mr. Zent was 72 years old, and, it is claimed, was the oldest man in consecutive years of service on the entire Wabash railroad system.
Logansport Journal (Logansport, Indiana) November 10, 1899
Samuel Zent, the oldest man in continuous service on the Wabash lines, was buried on Saturday at Roanoke, Ind. In 1854 he was appointed agent of the company at that point, and held the position until four years ago, when Miss Alice Zent, his daughter, took his place, his old age making him incapable to perform the duties required
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) July 5, 1910
FRANK ZENT, PROMINENT ROANOKE MAN, DEAD
Roanoke, Ind., July 4.
Frank Zent, a well known resident of this place, dropped dead this morning at 9 o'clock from organic heart trouble. He was the fourth death from the same cause and in the same manner to occur in the Zent family within a period of nine years. Mr. Zent had been under treatment for heart trouble for some time and was visited by his physician yesterday, to whom he stated that he was feeling somewhat better. A few minutes after the departure of the physician he sat down on a sofa and expired in a few minutes.
(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)
HOUSE, Trevor James
TREVOR JAMES HOUSE, 7, of Huntington, died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Trevor was born Sept. 8, 1995, in Huntington, to Lisa A. (Minton) and Travis House. Trevor was involved in many different therapy programs at Lutheran Hospital. He enjoyed swimming, tractor rides, and going to the zoo. He attended the Church of Christ on 500 North in Urbana. Survivors include his parents of Huntington; two half-sisters, Elly House of Indianapolis and Jade House of Huntington; maternal grandparents, Gary and Linda Minton of Huntington; maternal great-grandparents, Beatrice Minton of Huntington and Muriel McLan of Marion; paternal grandparents, James and Sandra House of Huntington; and paternal great-grandparents, Helen and Bill House of Muncie. He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Russel Minton and Robert McLan; and paternal great-grandparents, Jack DeHaven and Patricia Murray. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, with evangelist John Adams officiating. Calling is from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment at Lancaster Cemetery, Huntington. Memorials to Lisa House Family for expenses, in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750.
Contributed by George Jochum
SCHER, Thomas
THOMAS SCHER, 71, of Huntington, died Thursday, July 10, 2003.
Arrangements by McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington
Contributed by George Jochum.
EVANS, Samantha Marie
SAMATHA MARIE EVANS, infant, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003.
Arrangements by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington.
Contributed by George Jochum
HUNTINGTON COUNTY ITEMS IN THE WABASH STAR, 1896
Michael Kinney, one of the pipe line men, was killed at Huntington Tuesday evening. 12 November 1896.
News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - April 18, 2000
Deceased Name: Lena Mater Wells Eaton, Ga. - 1899-2000
Lena Mater Wells, 100, of Eaton, Ga., died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Eaton. Surviving are a son, Richard of Flushing, Mich.; and daughters Evelyn Bennett of Brooksville, Fla., and Margorie Adcock of Springhill, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don C., a son, Robert, and a daughter, Alberta Mince. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Monument City Cemetery, Huntington County, Ind. There is no calling. Information provided by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, 1-219-356-1710. Edition: FINAL Page: 7B
Contributed by Erica Beatty
DEATH OF ELBERT YARLOT
Elbert Yarlot, 58, died at his home in Roanoke, Ind., Sunday after an illness of two years. Deceased, a former resident of Edgerton is a son of S.W. Yarlot of Bryan. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home with burial in Roanoke cemetery. Besides the widow, one son, and father he is survived by two brothers and two sisters.
Newspaper: The Edgerton Earth Obit: Thursday, December 22,1938
Name of Deceased: Irvin, J. W.
Obit: NALS 25 Oct 1872 p4 c4: J. W. Irvin, of Salmonie township, Huntington County, went coon hunting, chopped down a tree, and allowed it to fall on him. He was killed instantly.
County Name: Huntington State: IN
Newspaper: New Albany Ledger Standard
Submitters Name: spc
Had a Death Premonition.
Huntington, lnd., Nov. 10. — Miss Edith Shock. clerking in a mercantile house, before leaving for home in the evening, spoke of her approaching death and bade her associates good-bye. As she seemed In good health, her friends dismissed the matter as a jest. She died a few hours later of congestion of the brain.
Date: 1907-11-20; Paper: Elkhart Weekly Review
Drank Carbolic Acid.
Huntington, Ind, April 10.—The 2-year-old daughter of Albert; Archer of Jackson township, this county, is dead from the effects of drinking carbolic acid. The mother of the child, prostrated by the shock, is not expected to live.
Date: 1895-04-11; Paper: American Nonconformist
Mrs. Jay Ecenbarger
26 February 1862 - 21 January 1940
Mrs. Jay Ecenbarger of Huntington, Ind., died yesterday [January 21, 1940] at the home of her son, Charles W. Ecenbarger, 26 Montgomery Avenue, Pittston [PA] after one week's illness.
Body has been prepared for burial by Funeral Director William D. Grindrod, West Pittston, and will be taken to Huntington where funeral services will be held on Wednesday [January 24, 1940] with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington.
Mrs. Ecenbarger was born at Huntington on February 26, 1862, but had visited in this section on occasions and had numerous friends here. Her son is employed as master mechanic at Avoca Shops of Erie Railroad Company.
She was a member of Huntington M. E. Church, W. B. A. Lodge, was a Pythian Sister and W. R. C. Lady. Besides her son she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rose Plasterer, Huntington.
Published in the Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 22, 1940, Page 9
Transcribed and Contributed by Claire Moran