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Monticello, IN. Aug. 10,1897.
A distressful accident occurred here yesterday afternoon, resulting in the death of Marie Sills, the 4 yr. old daughter of A.K. Sills, chairman of the Republican county committee. The little girl had climbed on the rear  wheel of a wagon heavily loaded with wood, and the driver started up without noticing her. She was thrown to the ground and the wheel passed over her breast and face, rupturing the lungs and breaking her jawbone. She lingered in great agony for 6 hrs.

Date: 1896-01-15; Paper: Indiana State Journal Monticello, Ind. Jan 13
Hon. John P. Carr died at his home near Brookston, this County, last evening while sitting in a chair at his fireside. He was in ordinary good health only a moment before. He was about seventy years old, was born and reared in Ohio, coming to this county in 1843, where he had amassed a large fortune in agriculture, owning several thousand acres of the finest farming lard here. He was elected to the legislature in 1876 and 1880 by the Republicans.

Date: 1879-02-13; Paper: Indianapolis Sentinel
Miss Connell, of Monticello, committed suicide Tuesday Night by taking poison. No reason is assigned, and foul play is suspicioned.

Monticello, Ind. Jan, 13. Hon. John P. Carr died at his home near Brookston, this, county, last evening: while sitting in a chair at his fireside. He was in ordinary good health only a moment before. He was about seventy years old was born and reared in Ohio, coming to this county In where he had amassed a large fortune in agriculture, owning several thousand acres of the finest farming land here. He was elected to tha legislature in 1876 and 1880 by the  Republicans.
Indiana Journal Jan 5 1896

MRS. FANNIE LOOK DIES AT HOME OF A NIECE IN IDAVILLE
Mrs. Fannie E. Look. 64 years old and long an invalid, died at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of her niece Mrs. Robert Chamberlain, near Idaville. with whom she had made her home since the death of her sister, Miss Sadie Long, several months ago. The body was brought to the Henry funeral home Sunday evening and friends were permitted to view It until the hour of the funeral—Monday at 11 a. m. Last rites were held at that hour with the Rev. Walter L. Wilson of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery beside her husband. Owen Look, who  died about twenty-five years ago. Mrs.Chamberlain Is the only surviving relative.
The Monon News Friday January 10, 1941

MRS. MARY WHITE DIES IN HAMMOND AT AGE OF 88 YEARS
Mrs. Mary White, 88, mother of Mrs.Frank DeVault and grandmother of Tony Pratt, died at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Richard Pratt, in Hammond. The body was brought to the Henry funeral home Sunday afternoon and friends called there until Tuesday noon. Last rites were held at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles McCarty at the Baptist church officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery beside her late husband, John White.
The Monon News Friday January 10, 1941

Former Wolcott Man Dies In Ambulance At Hospital
John Lowell Braugh, 27, native of,Wolcott but of recent years living In Monticello, died In an ambulance Sunday noon  Just as It reached a Lafayette hospital where he was being taken for treatment for a heart ailment. His wife and mother were in the conveyance at the time. Mr. Braugh was born January 11, 1913 at Wolcott, the son of Fred and Mary Warren Braugh, and has been associated the past two years In the restaurant business with his father and brother In Monticello. He was married March 1939 to Mary Hisong of Culver who. with his parents, a brother and sister. all of Monticello, survive him. The funeral and burial was Is In Monticello Tuesday afternoon.
The Monon News Friday January 10, 1941

KELLENBERGER BABY DIES
Eldon, eight-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kellenberger. who reside southeast of Morton, died at 4: o'clock Friday afternoon of last week in St Elizabeth hospital. Lafayette. The body was brought to the Henry funeral home and services were held Sunday afternoon at the Guernsey church of the Brethern. Interment was In Bedford cemetery. Besides the parents, four sisters, Lola. Ardis. Melva Jean, and Eunice survive. Mrs. Jesse Kuns Is confined to her home by illness.
The Monon News Friday January 10, 1941

MRS. J. WILSON DIED AT 10:45 THIS MORNING
The Henry funeral home received word at 11:15 this morning that Mrs. James Wilson had died at 10:44 at the home of her daughter . Mrs. Vernon Alford In Lafayette. She is also the mother of Mrs. Harper Love and Mrs.Bonnet:, the latter of Idaville. Mr. Wilson died at his home here in October, 1940. The body will be brought to the Henry funeral home today and friends my call there after Friday morning.
Monon, Indiana Friday November 14, 1941

ROBERT ELSTON, SON OF MRS. F. R. HUFFMAN, KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Mr. and Mrs. Fuller Huffman were called to Rockville Tuesday morning by the death of Mrs. Huffman's son, Robert Elston. 35. who was killed on U. S. 36 near Rockville early that morning. Mr and Mrs. Elston, who live at Gettysburg. Pa., where he was with the REMC had gone to Rockville, their former home, for a visit with relatives and Mr Elston had started on a hunting trip when !he accident occurred. He was driving n small truck, alone, when It skidded and turned over. Passing motorists found him dead, when they stopped to Investigate the wrecked vehicle. Mr. and Mrs. Elston had many friends in this community, having visited here several times, the last being in August when they, with his brother. Robert Elston and family of Mercedes. Texas, spent several days at the Huffman home and on Shafer Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at Rockville. Survivors are the widow, his mother, and the brother named.
Monon, Indiana Friday November 14, 1941

Pioneer Woman Dies
Services were held Monday morning St Mary's Episcopal church. Delphi, Mrs. Belle McReynolds. 93, White County pioneer who died November 5th at the home of a daughter in Washington. D C. She was born in a log cabin in Burnettsvllle, taught In White and Carroll county schools and later became  a civil service employee at Washington.
Monon, Indiana Friday November 14, 1941

Medaryville Farmer Dies 5 Days After Wife's Death
William J. Garling, 61, died Friday night of last week at his home four miles east of Medaryville, five days after the death of his wife, Anna Delia, which occurred January 26th. Mr. Garling had never fully recovered from a stroke sustained almost a month ago. Mr. Garllng was a native or Jasper county and spent his entire life In the community adjacent  to Medaryville. The funeral in charge of the Heltzel & Querry mortuary service and with the Rev. Rest or Wanatah officiating was held at the St. John Evangelical church Monday afternoon, burial following beside his wifein the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons. Harry and John. Winamac; and Omar, Medaryville; a daughter. Mrs. Elsie Alberdlng, Winamac; the stepmother. Mrs. Frederick Garling. Medaryville: a brother, Lewis, Francesville; a halfbrother. August. Medaryville; and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Kerkhoff. Lafayette.
The Monon News Feb. 7 1941

Dies in Brother's Arms
Alvin Watkins, 19. Pennville. died In the arms of his twin brother after he had accidentally shot himself while the two were running a trap line.
The Monon News Feb. 7 1941

Woman Burns To Death
Mrs. Daisy Albright. 35. West Shoals, burned to death in fire that destroyed her home when she used kerosene for kindling her kitchen stove. Neighbors rescued a two-year-old son.
The Monon News Feb. 7 1941

Mrs. Joseph Engle, Native Of Francesviile, Dies There
Rites were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Methodiat church at Francesville for Mrs. Julia Engle. 85, widow of Joseph Engle. She died Thursday night January 30th. at the home of her daughter. Mrs. William Howat, after a three-months lllneas with heart trouble. The decedent was born In Francesville February 10, 1856. a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Byers. On August 3, 1876. she and Joseph Engle were married. He died In 1938. Mrs. Engle was a member of the Francesville Eastern Star lodge and the Methodist church. Survivors are a son. Walter. Mishawaka: the daughter. Mrs. Howat; a sister. Miss Hannah Byers, also of Francesville. six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The Rev. T. J. Luke officiated at final rites and the burial was in Rose lawn cemetery near Francesville
The Monon News Feb. 7 1941

James Jeffries, 87, Dies At Home in McCoysburg
Rites were held at the McCoysburg church Saturday afternoon for Andrew James Jeffries, 87, who died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Zelpha Brown in McCoysburg, with whom he lived. Burial was in the Osborn cemetery. Mr. Jeffries once resided near Gilford but moved to the home of his daughter following the death of Mrs. Jeffries In 1922, The daughter Is the only surviving member of the family.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Dora Stevens and sons Harold and Billie of Gary. Mr. and Mrs. Edison Bussell. of Calumet City; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ferguson and children. LaCrosse; Gerald Hitchings. Jack and Richard Lane. Miss Marjorie Smith, Lafayette; and Mrs. Cecil Van Meter and daughter, Monticello.
The Monon News Feb. 7 1941

Monon Man Dies in Ambulance Following 25-ft. Fall from Tree
Woodrow Wilson Hughes, 27-year-old son of William Bert Hughes was injured fatally at about 11 o'clock Monday morning when he fell from a tree at the home of Henry Friend In Monticello. He died In an ambulance while being rushed to a Lafayette hospital.
The young man; his uncle. Clarence "Bud" Hughes, and two cousins, had contracted to trim a number of trees and he was In the top of one when he fell. The left side of his head was crushed, both legs and one shoulder also were fractured. The body was brought to the Henry funeral home, from which place services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rer. W. L Wilson officiating. Burial was in the local cemetery. Mr. Hughes was born August 12, 1913 In Monon and is survived by his father, two brothers: Walter and Melvin of Vincennes; a slater. Mrs. Viola Klinger, Lafayette; two half-brothers: Albert and Jesse Campbell, Monon; and a half-sister, Mrs Stella Kessler. He had for several years, made his home with his uncle, Bud Hughes six miles east of Monon.
The Monon News Feb. 7 1941

Mrs. Walker Frank, 72 Dies at Her Home Here
Mrs. Anna L. Frank, 73, died at her home here at about 6 o'clock Saturday evening. The body was removed to the Henry funeral home and later returned to the residence, where friends, were permitted to call until Tuesday, noon. It was then taken again to the funeral home where services were held at 1:30 o'clock, the Rev. Charles L. McCarthy officiating. Burial was In the Bedford cemetery. The decedent was a native of Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Day.  In 1890 she married Walker Frank of Jackson county. Indiana. They came to Monon from Clarks Hill In 1900. The husband and two sons
survive: Ward, Monon; and Oscar. Kalamazoo. Mich. Two children died in infancy.
The Monon News February 14, 1941

Mrs. Alice Brandenberg Dies; Burial at Francesville
Mrs. Alice Brandenberg, 84, died at her home west of Monon at 3:15 o'clock Wednesday morning. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Christian church In Francesville and burial will be in Francesvllle cemetery.  The husband, George Brandenberg, died nineteen years ago. Surviving are a son. Samuel, Rensselaer; 4 daughters:  Mrs. Rose Tigler and Mrs. Maggie Wallers, Rensselaer; Mrs. Mary Robertson. Havana, Ill.; Mrs. Nell Baker, Monon, a brother, Patrick Lord, residing In Oklahoma. One son, James W. Brandenberg, died at his home west of Monon several months ago.
The Monon News February 14, 1941

FRANCESVILLE BOY DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER OPERATION
The News was Informed by the Burson Funeral home this (Thursday) morning that funeral arrangements had not been made, as Mr. Burton, en route to Iowa city, had encountered bad roads and was being delayed. Duane, 13 years old and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, Duane Gunnerson. died early Wednesday morning In a hospital at Iowa City. Iowa, which he had entered for a major operation. He was a student In the eighth grade of the local school and was one of the players on the Junior basketball team. Undertaker Claude Burson. accompanied by Virgil Myers, left for Iowa City Wednesday noon to return the body.
The Monon Indiana News Friday January 17, 1941

Man Found Dead at Winamac Buried At Francesville Today
Thomas E. Ellis, 59. brother of Ben Ellis and Mrs. Lewis White of Francesville, was found dead In his car In the family garage at Winamac at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. His death was attributed to a heart attack. He was engaged  In the Ore and oil business at Winamac. Last rites will be held In Winamac this (Thursday) afternoon, following which the body will be taken to Francesville for burial.
The Monon Indiana News Friday January 17, 1941

ESTELLA HOLEMAN DIES AT HOME OF MONON DAUGHTER
Mrs. Estella, (Carroll) Holeman 67, well known Monticello woman, died at 8:30 o'clock Thursday evening of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Conn, four miles southease of Monon following a heart attack at about 7 o'clock.
The body was taken to the home o another daughter, Mrs. Luclle Mull Monticello, where many friends called Last rites were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the First Christian church, Monticello with Rev. M. A Madsen in charge. Interment was in Riverview cemetery.
Mrs. Holeman was born July 17. 1873 in Rush county, Indiana, the daughter of John W. and Nancy Elizabeth  Carroll. Her husband, George Truman Holeman, died May 6, 1918. She was a member of the First Christian  church of Montlcello and had been a member of its Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid of the Bedford church and was a devoted church worker, and a regular attendant of Sunday school and church services.  The past several years she had made her home with her children. Surviving are four daughters; Mrs. Kathryn Marie Conn, Monon: Mrs. Florence Mae Brewer. Elkhart: Mrs. Mabel Luclle Mull, Montlcello: Mrs. Rosemary Rita Marvin. Idaville; one son, Dale Delos, Montlcello; two sisters, Mrs. Lenora Schock, and Miss Anna Carroll, Glendive. Wyo.; a brother, Harvey Carroll of Fargo, N. Dakota; and ten grandchildren.
Scores At Funeral
Scores of friends, olher than those in Monticello. attended the funeral, among them being: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stevenson, Indianapolis: Mrs Mary Brewer and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brewer, Doris Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Newcomer and son. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Newcomer, and Mrs. Homer Fair, all of Elkhart: Mr. and Mrs Clinton Mills and Mrs. Genevieve Wolfe of Logansport; Mr. and Mrs. Elza Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Webb, Mr and Mrs. Omar Webb. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Harris and Robert Webb, all of Auburn; Elmer Gilmore and family of Lee; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Culp. Francesville; Mr. and Mrs. Orville  Holeman, Mr and Mrs. Leonard Holeman, Reynolds; Russell Brewer. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Culp. Mrs. Harry Pixler and Mrs. Lou Moranz, of South Bend; Mrs. Cordelia Overton, Kenneth Overton, Rensselaer; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Warren, Rensselaer: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mellender, Ernest Mellender, Lee; and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Overton, Monon.
The Monon Indiana News Friday January 17, 1941

Mrs. Lazarus Likens Dies Saturday at Home In Lee
Mrs. Almedia Likens, wife of Lazarus Likens, died at 9 o'clock Saturday night at their home in Lee at the age of 75 years. The funeral, in charge of Rev. Charles McCarty. was held Tuesday afternoon at the Henry funeral home, burial folowing In the Bedford cemetery. Surviving are the husband, a son. Newton. Michigan City; a daughter, Mrs. Ocle Goble. Muncie: two brothers, John Blunk, Lee; Isaac Blunk, Belle Center.
The Monon News January 24, 1941

WOLCOTT CHILD DlES
Edmund, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Franson residing southeast of Wolcott, died Tuesday night. Rites will be held at the Foster funeral home Wolcott, Friday afternoon, burial following In the Dobbins cemetery.
The Monon News January 24, 1941

NANCY J. SEBRING, MEDARYVILLE, DIES; WAS 92 YEARS OLD
By Medaryville Correspondent)
Mrs. Nancy Jane (Deselem) Sebrlng, 92, died at 7 o'clock Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Esther Laymen, following a months illness. Born October 29. 1848, a daughter of Mr. Thomas and Phoeba (Bainter) Deselem of this community, she was married to Rev. John Sebring September 9,1866. She was a member of the Medaryville Methodist church of which her husband was a pastor.
Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Layman, one son, Charles of Cincinnatti, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Anna Querry of Paris, Ill., and a brother, Perry Deselem of Medaryville. The funeral was held at 2 p. m. at the Methodist church with the Rev. C. C. Harold officiating. Burial was in the Independence cemetery west of Medaryville.
The Monon News March 7, 1941

Private Funeral Here For Invalid Reynolds Woman
Private funeral services by the Rev. W. L. Wilson were held Tuesday afternoon at the Henry Funeral home for Miss Alma E. Vinyard, 47, or Reynolds, who died Monday In the state hospital at Indianapolis. Burial was in the family lot in the West Point cemetery. She was a daughter of Charles W. Vinyard who died two years ago at his home in Reynolds. Surviving Is a brother, Adam, residing west of Reynolds and a number of nephews and nieces.
The Monon News March 7, 1941

LAMBERT HALSEMA DIES
Lambert B. Halsema, 78, father of Sabe Halsema, Monon police officer, died Sunday morning at the home of a daughter, Miss Helen Halsema, in Indianapolis. Last rites were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Boniface church, Lafayette.  Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a native of Holland. Mrs. Halsema died several years ago.
The Monon News March 7, 1941

Talented Woman Dies
Mrs. James Malone, 44. resident of Monticello until a year ago. died Sunday in St. Elizabeth hospital, Lafayette, in which city she lived. A native of Goodland. she graduated from Parker School of Music, Lafayette, and the Chicago Music college. She was first married to Jack Weatherfoot and later to Mr. Malone. Services and burial were at Monticello.
The Monon News December 19, 2009

CECIL EVERHAM DIES
Cecil Everham, 59, well known resident of the Buffalo community, died Friday night at the home of John Hinshaw in Buffalo with whom he had lived since the death of Mrs. Everham April 17th. He was the father of Doan Everham, Monon;  Miss June Everham, Monticello; and Mrs. Ruth Reade, of Winamac route. Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Buffalo Christian church, burial following in the Monticello cemetery.
The Monon News December 19, 2009

Former Resident Dies
William Kilgas, formerly of Reynolds, who died at his home in Minnesota, was brought here for funeral services which were held Friday in St. James Lutheran church by the Rev. Herbert Petrich. Burial was in Lutheran cemetery.
The Monon News December 19, 2009

Ross Lamport Drops Dead at His Service Station; Rites Today
Monon, Indiana Dec 26, 1941
    Services were held this (Tuesday) afternoon at 1 o'clock at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gross for the latter's brother, Ross L. Lamport, who dropped dead at 12:15 Sunday afternoon at his service station on South Market street. The Rev. C. C. Rockwell paid the tribute, and burial was in the Monon cemetery.
    The sudden death of Mr. Lamport was a shock to his many friends, as he was of robust stature and, apparently, in excellent health. The body was removed to the Heltzel funeral home and later taken to the Gross home, where friends called until noon today.
    The decedent was born October 25, 1906. on a farm west of town, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Manion Lamport. The father, a step-mother, one brother, Miles Lamport, and the sister. Mrs. Gross, survive. He never married. Business houses closed from 1 until 1:30 this (Tuesday) afternoon In respect for Mr. Lamport.
Monon, Indiana Dec 26, 1941

MEDARYVILLE WOMAN DIES
Services were held Sunday at Medaryville for Mrs. Mary C. (Kramer) Meeks, 87, who died Friday evening at the home of a sister, Mrs. Rose Hoover, four miles south of Winamac. Burial was in the Medaryville cemetery
Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Anna Markley, Winamac; a brother, Charles Kramer, Wakarusa. The husband. John Meeks, died about ten years ago.
Monon, Indiana Dec 26, 1941

FRANCESVILLE BABY DIES
(By Francesville Correspondent)
Jean Ann. 17-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Erb. died Sunday morning of scarlet fever at their home three miles south of here. Services in charge of the Burson funeral home were held at the Weston cemetery Monday afternoon.
Monon, Indiana Dec 26, 1941

Nonagenarian dies
Mrs. Sarah Agnes Renwick, 90. died Saturday evening at the home of a daughter. Mrs. Emil Crain. Monticello. She had lived at Idavllle 50 years, prior to the death of her husband eight years ago. Services were held this (Tuesday) morning at the Craln home, burial following at Idaville
Monon, Indiana Dec 26, 1941

Aged Brookston Man Dies
Harry M Ballard. 87. died Saturday at the home of a daughter in Brookston with whom he had lived the last eight years. The body was taken to Spring Vale for burial Survivors are two daughters. Mrs. Nellie B. Smith and Mrs Ada Moore, both of Brookston
Monon, Indiana Dec 26, 1941

Young Mother Dies
Mrs. Clark Ward. 27, died Saturday afternoon at her home four miles north of Monticello. The husband and four children survive. Services were held this (Tuesday) afternoon at Monticello after which the body was taken to Cedarvllle for burial.
Monon, Indiana Dec 26, 1941

John Henry Kisner
Obit: 1918
USEFUL LIFE ENDED
John H. Kisner Died at Home in This City in Ninety-Ninth Year. Lived in White County 62 Years.
The death of John H. Kisner, one of Carmi's oldest residents occurred at his home on Second Street Sunday, June 16th at eleven o'clock, after suffering a general breakdown in health, brought about by his extreme age.
Mr. Kisner had reached the ninetieth milestone in life's journey, April 7th last. The past 62 years of his life has been spent in this county.
Deceased was born in West Virginia April 7th, 1828. He moved to this county, near Brownsville in 1856 and resided on the same place until nine years ago, when he moved to Carmi. At the age of 12, Mr. Kisner professed faith and united with the M.E. church of which he was a faithful member until his death.
Mr. Kisner was thrice married. First to Charlotte Musgraves. Seven children blessed this union. Two of whom died in infancy. Charles H. Kisner of Brownsville, James W. Kisner of Champaign, Ill, and John W. Kisner of Leechville, Arkansas, survive. Mary Elizabeth and Cornelia have gone on before.
Mr. Kisner was next married to Martha Collard. Two children, Monroe Kisner of Indianapolis, Ind., and Benjamin F. Kisner of Enfield survive this union. One daughter died in infancy.
His third marriage was to Malinda Hart. The following children were born to this union: Theophilis Kisner of Biglow, Arkansas, Jesse of Norris City, Ernest of Shreveport, Louisiana, Grover C. of Carmi, Foster of Newington, Virginia, in the U.S. Army, Mrs. Herman Becker of Carmi, Mrs. Charles Bachman of Harrisburg. Two boys, Louis and George preceded their father to the grave.
Besides the children, forty grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren survive, together with two sisters, Sarah Culpepper of Evansville and Louise Brothers of White County.
When the call came for volunteers in the Civil War, Mr. Kisner enlisted in Co.I. 48th Illinois Volunteers. He served throughout the war with credit both to himself and to his country and was in some of the most fiercely contested battles of the entire war. When peace came Mr. Kisner returned to White County and followed the profession of farming on his place near Brownsville. He was a hard worker, an honest business man and by his straight forward business dealings and quiet manner won a host of friends throughout the county, who hold his memory dear.
To know Mr. Kisner was to like him and he will be greatly missed by the county at large.
Funeral services were held at Brownsville Wednesday morning, June 19th at eleven o'clock, conducted by Rev.H.W. Smoot of the Carmi M.E. Church, assisted by Rev. Bunting of the Brownsville church and Eld. D.F. Malin, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Carmi. Internment at West Union.
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