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GROENDYKE Infant.  (Submitted by Travis LeMaster, <[email protected]>  on 25 May 2001.  Obituary from "The Anderson Democrat, August 24, 1877.)  [Surnames:  GROENDYKE, GROENENDYKE, FUNK]"Thomas Groendyke buried a small child on Friday last. He resides in Richland township one mile west of Commisioner Funk's."

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GROENDYKE, Thomas.  (Submitted by Travis LeMaster [email protected] on 25 May 2001.  Obituary from "Alexandria Times-Tribune, November 27, 1944.)  [Surnames:  GROENDYKE, GROENENDYKE, MILLER, SMITH, THOMAS].  Thomas GROENDYKE, 91, one of the best known residents of Lafayette township south of Alexandria, died Saturday evening about 8 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jasper Miller near Linwood, where he had been ill for about four months. For many years he operated the Linwood grain elevator, and was a large landowner in Lafayette township, where he had lived all his life.  The body was taken to the Roger C. Gipe mortuary and prepared for burial. Sunday afternoon it was returned to the Miller home to lie in state until the funeral, which will be held in the Linwood Christian Church at 2 P.M. Tuesday. The pastor Rev. Delmar Harrold, of Poneto, will conduct the rites, and interment will be in Park View cemetery here. The deceased was a member of the Olivet Christian church.   Mr. Groendyke was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Groendyke, early settlers of the community about a mile and a half south of Frankton, and was born on October 2, 1853. In 1874 he was married to Miss Emmaline Smith, who died in 1895. Two sons born to this union died in infancy.  In 1900 he was married to Mrs. Hattie Thomas, who survives him, with the daughter Mrs. Miller; a step-son Clifton Thomas, of Springfield, O.; a half-sister, Miss Josie Groendyke of Van Wert, O., three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 

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GWINNUP, Esther J. (Submitted by Jim W. Tackitt, [email protected],  11 July 2001.)  [Surnames:  TACKETT, GWINNUP, ELLINGWOOD, MILLER, BAKER, HARRIS, LUTHER, THORNBURG, EVERBACK, CHURCHILL, HOUBURN]  From an unidentified newspaper clipping, handwritten date given as 1918 [from collection of the late Hassell Tackett, 1903-1994, Pikeville, KY - no known connection between Mr. Tackett’s family and that of Mrs. Gwinnup of this clipping.]

"Aged Anderson [Madison Co., IN] Resident Died After Illness - Mrs. Esther J. GWINNUP, age 92, widow of William Gwinnup, died at 11:50 a.m. today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Glen Ellingwood, 2210 Locust St., following a lingering illness. She had spent her entire life in Anderson and vicinity.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anna Miller, South Bend, and Mrs. Ellingwood; three sons, J. Bee Gwinnup, Anderson; Alvin Gwinnup, Bloomfield, and Amos Gwinnup, residing in the state of Washington; eight grandchildren: Herbert Gwinnup, Anderson City Engineer; Howard Gwinnup, Wayne Baker, Mrs. Lela Harris and mrs. Sarah Luther, all of Anderson; Mrs. Esther Houburn, Mrs. Wilma Everback and Mrs. Gladys Thornburg, all of South Bend, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Churchill, Indianapolis.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church. The body was removed to the Earl Sells mortuary. Funeral arrangements have not been completed."

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HACKER, James Alford.  (Submitted by David Douglas, [email protected]  24 Jul 2001.)  [Surnames:  HACKER, LAYTON.]  James Alford HACKER.  Born June 29,1919, died Feb.22,2001 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry V. Hacker and Trevlia Layton Hacker.

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HACKER, Julius Leroy.  (Submitted by David Douglas, [email protected]  24 Jul 2001.)  [Surnames:  HACKER, CHAPIN, COMSTOCK.]  Julius Leroy HACKER.  Born Sept.21, 1916 died unexpectedly in his home March 18,2001. He was preceded in death by his wife,Carmen E. Chapin Hacker;and his parents Charles M. and Ethel Comstock Hacker. 

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HAWKINS, Nancy Jane.   (Submitted by Paula Johnson, [email protected]  03 Aug 2001.)  [Surnames:  HAWKINS, JOHNSON, RICHARDS. ]  This information is extracted from the obituary appearing in the ANDERSON BULLETIN Thursday July 24th 1947.  Mrs Nancy Jane Hawkins, aged 81, wife of Tilvin Hawkins, died at  5 o'clock a.m. July 23rd at the home of a son after a long illiness. Surviving besides the widower are three sons, Harold Johnson, Anderson; The Rev. Robert Johnson of Wothington and the Rev. Stephen Johnson, Bedford; one sister Mrs. Mary Richards of New York, NY.; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Polhemus and Shirey funeral home at Daleville attended and Funeral services were   conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the First Nazerene with the Rev Jesse Downs in charge. Burial was in East Maplewood. 

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HAZELBAKER, Anna M.

July 6, 1938
Anderson Times Tribune, p. 2
Anna M. Hazelbaker (nee Rathel)

Rev. G. R. Osborn, of Daleville, will have charge of the funeral of Mrs. Anna M. Hazelbaker, 46, wife of Otho Hazelbaker, which will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in King Chapel Christian Church six miles east of Alexandria. Internment will be in Pleasant Run Cemetery. The body of Mrs. Hazelbaker, which had been taken to the Kimmel mortuary at Gaston, was returned to the family home this morning to lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Her death followed a long illness which her friends had watched with a great deal of concern. She is survived by her husband; her father, William Rathel, of Alexandria; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Jackson and Mrs. John Fahner, of the Gilman community, and a brother, Clarence E. Rathel of Milwaukee.

Submitted by: Anonymous Researcher - July 15, 2007

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HAZELBAKER, Otha Sylvanis

Wednesday, December 2, 1953
Alexandria Times Tribune, p. 1
Otha Sylvanis Hazelbaker

Funeral rites for Othie Hazelbaker, who died suddenly on Monday, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gipe, Williams and Kyle Funeral Home, with burial to be in the Jones Cemetery in Delaware County. The Eagles Lodge, of which he was a member and employee, will meet at the lodge home this evening at 6:45 o'clock and go in a body to the mortuary to conduct a ritualistic service.

Submitted by: Anonymous Researcher - July 15, 2007

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HEAVILIN, Mrs. Roseanna J.  (Submitted by Lisa Heavilin Bell, <[email protected]> 6 Dec 2000.  This is a type written copy of Roseanna's obituary, supposed to have appeared in an Anderson, Madison County, Indiana newspaper.) [Surnames: HEAVILIN, SMITH, JACOBS, MILLER, WINKLE, ROSS]  DEATH OF MINISTERS WIFE; Mrs. Roseanna  HEAVILIN SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS, LEAVES HUSBAND AND FIVE CHILDREN; CAME HERE FROM KENTUCKY.  Mrs. Roseanna J. Heavilin, age 46 years, wife of Rev. J.E. Heavilin, Dunkard Minister died at 3:10 pm yesterday at the family home, 218 W. Second St. Mrs. Heavilin was taken ill Friday week ago but her condition was not regarded as serious. Death is believed to have resulted from an abscess.  She is survived by the husband and five children, Mary E. Jacobs of Albany, Indiana; Fred V. Miller, Lula Bell Miller, Lona D. Miller and Alva Waine Heavilin. In addition to the immediate family, she is survived by two sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Symatha Winkle, Mrs. Janie Ross of Indianapolis, John Smith and A.W. Smith. The father Leander Smith of Madison, Indiana also survives. Mrs. Heavilin came to this city from Knox County, Kentucky. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. (**Webmaster note: Death Records Index of Madison County, IN 1882-1920, p. 182 contains this record:  HEARILIN, Rosanna, F W 46 d. Mar 12, 1912, Anderson.  Book CH-8, page 91.)

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HICKMAN, Grace.  (Submitted by K. Hembree Bargerhuff, [email protected] on 22 Jul 2001.) [Surnames: HICKMAN, SIX, EASTMAN, SCOTT, PERKINS, HILL.] The following obituary appeared in the Anderson Herald, 23 May 1918, p.4: "DEATHS & FUNERALS; Mrs. George  HICKMAN. Mrs. Grace Hickman, 411 Jackson street, died early Wednesday morning. The funeral will take place at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the residence, with burial in Maplewood. Mrs. Hickman is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Six, of New Castle; two sisters, Mrs. Clinton Eastman, and Mrs. John Scott, both of Anderson. Mrs. Hickman born in Rush county. She had lived in Anderson several years. Her husband is employed by Striker Bros. Mrs. Hickman was suddenly stricken with apoplexy Tuesday night. Early in the evening she assisted her husband in their garden and was not complaining at that time. An hour later she became unconscious and never rallied. [submitter notes: Grace Hickman was the d/o Robert Perkins & Lucy E. Hill of Rush Co, IN.]

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HINES, Alberta (Davis) - (submitted by: Kathy Heckman - 10/3/2007)

Marion Chronicle
Tuesday March 17, 1953
p. 2, column 7

Mrs. Alberta Hines

The Rev. C. L. Johnson, pastor of the First Christian Church, will be in charge of funeral services for Mrs. Alberta Hines, resident of the Emily Flinn Home, at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the home. Burial will be at East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Mrs. Hines died at 2:55 p.m. Monday at Marion General Hospital following an illness of a few days. Coming from Anderson where she was employed as a housemother of the Young Women's Christian Association. Mrs. Hines established her residence at the home here in 1943. A daughter, Mrs. Catherine Schiess, Gary; one grandson and two sister, Mrs. Cora Smith, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. John G. Smith, Springfield, O., are the survivors. The body was taken to 2722 S. Washington St., and it will remain there until time for the services.

Marion Leader Tribune
Tues. March 17, 1953
p. 2, column 8

Funeral Services Pending For Mrs. Alberta Hines

Mrs. Alberta Hines, a resident of the Emily E. Flinn Home, died at 2:55 p.m. Monday at Marion General Hospital, following an illness of a few days. Mrs. Hines went to the home in 1943, coming here from Anderson where she was employed as a housemother at the Young Women's Christian Association for a number of years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Schiess, Gary; a grandson, and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Smith, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. John G. Smith, Springfield, O. The body was taken to 2722 S. Washington St. pending funeral arrangements.

Marion Leader Tribune
Wed., March 18, 1953
p. 5, Column 5

Hines Rites Planned

Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta Hines, resident of the Emily Flinn Home, died at 2:55 p.m. Monday at Marion General Hospital, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the home with the Rev. C. L. Johnson, pastor of the First Christian Church, in charge. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. The body will remain at 2722 S. Washington St. until time for the rites.

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HINES, James A. - (submitted by: Kathy Heckman - 10/3/2007)

Anderson Herald
Jan. 12, 1916, pg. 4

JAS. A. HINES PASSES AWAY

Anderson Carpenter Succumbs To Lingering Illness - Funeral Thursday

James A. Hines, age 46, carpenter, died at 4:15 p.m. yesterday at his home, 815 West Ninth street, following a lingering illness. Death was due to cancer. The funeral will occur at 2 p.m. Thursday, with services at the residence and burial in Maplewood. He is survived by a widow and four children, Mrs. Burbrink, residing on Fletcher street; Carl Hines, Catherine Hines, and Esther Hines, residing at home. Mr. Hines was born and raised in Boone county. For a number of years he was engaged in farming pursuits in Boone county, and during the later part of his life, spent considerable time in the west. He later located in Anderson and during his residence here was employed as a carpenter.

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HOFFMAN, MARY S. (VanAmber).  (Submitted by Dana Kime, [email protected], on 07 Sep 2001. ) [Surnames:  HOFFMAN; VANAMBER;NEWCOMER]  The Obituary appeared in theElwood Daily Press, Monday p.m., January 16, 1893. SANK TO REST; THE ANGEL OF DEATH SUMMNED AND MRS. HOFFMAN ANSWERED THE CALL. The past six weeks, Mrs. Jonathan Hoffman of 1647 east Main street wife of Jonathan Hoffman of the Rodefer & Hoffman window glass factory, has been suffering with dropsy. The disease baffled the skill of her physician and Dr. Newcomer, of Tipton was called in counsel. His last visit was made Saturday and was wholly unavailing. she died Sunday morning. Thus passed away an esteemed and consistent Christian lady. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman came from Bellaire, O. The funeral will occur Wednesday, services by Rev. T. M. Guild of whose church Mrs. Hoffman was a worthy member. for the present the remains will be placed in the cemetery vault till arrangements can be made to take them to Bellaire for burial.  [The Elwood City Cemetery records show her buried there, but it is possible she was moved as per her obituary.]

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HOFFMAN, JONATHAN. (Submitted by Dana Kime, [email protected], on 07 Sep 2001. ) [Surnames:  HOFFMAN; VANAMBER;NEWCOMER; STANCIL; FINCH]  The Obituary appeared in the Elwood Call Leader, Tuesday August 1, 1916.  "BURIAL OF JONATHAN HOFFMAN THURSDAY.  DECEASED PROMINENT IN CIVIC AND INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS HERE FOR YEARS. Jonathan Hoffman, for many years a resident of Elwood died at Detroit, Michigan, at 5:30 a.m. Monday. The remains were brought to Elwood arriving over the Pennsylvania lines at 8:35 a.m. today. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Stancil of Detroit and Dr. G. V. Newcomer, of Elwood.  Mr. Hoffman was nearly 85 years old. He was born at Clyde, New York, October 29, 1831. He was twice married, his first wife being May Sophia VanAmber, of Alexandria Bay, New York. To this union were born five children, all of whom are still living except one son. Those surviving are William Hl and Charles J. Hoffman, of Augusta, Kansas, Mrs. G. V. Newcomer, of Elwood and Mrs. William E. Stancil, of Detroit. The third son, Oliver, died in Elwood January 7, 1907.  As a young man Mr. Hoffman learned the window glass trade which he followed during the active years of his life, and was considered one of the best window glass blowers in America. In 1892 he came to Elwood and in partnership with John F. Rodefer, built the Elwood Window Glass factory, which he operated until 1899, when he sold out and retired from active business. In January, 1894, he was married to Mrs. Mary Finch, of Elwood , who died in April of 1914. In the fall of 1915 he went to Detroit to live with his youngest daughter and her husband where he resided until his death.  Mr. Hoffman was an active member of the Methodist church for the greater part of his life. During the early day of the Civil War he volunteered and was appointed sergeant in a New York Company and was stationed at Washington D. C. and at the time of the battle of Bull Run acting with his company as guard at the capitol. He remained in the army until discharged for physical disability.  The funeral will be held at the Methodist church at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by Rev. J. F. Radcliff. Internment will follow in the Elwood cemetery.

The Elwood Call Leader carried an obituary dated THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1916.  The funeral of the late Jonathan Hoffman who died Monday morning at Detroit was held this morning at the Methodist church, Rev. J. F. Radcliff in charged. The deceased was a resident of Elwood for years, having a great circle of friends in the community and many attended the service this morning to pay their last respects to the man whose long life has come to an end. Interment occurred in the Elwood Cemetery.

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HUTTON, John H.

Monday, November 1, 1965
Anderson Daily Bulletin, p. 3
John H. Hutton

John (Jack) Hutton, 98, 2104 Columbus Ave., died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, at Community Hospital after an illness of one week. He had been in the hospital one day. Mr. Hutton was born Oct. 25, 1867 in Saginaw, Mich., to John W. and Helen Merril Hutton. He was retired from Nicholson File Company as a foreman in the cutting department. Surviving are his wife, Maude, a daughter, Mrs. Twyla Mayrath of Dodge City , Kansas, and four grandchildren. The body was taken the the Baker Brothers Funeral Home.

Submitted by: Anonymous Researcher - July 15, 2007

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HUTTON, Maude

Wednesday, November 10, 1965
Anderson Daily Bulletin, p. 7
Maude Hutton (nee Barnes)

Mrs. Maude Hutton, 76, 2104 Columbus Ave., died suddenly at St. John's Hospital at 8 a.m. today, shortly after arriving at the hospital. Mrs. Hutton was born June 10, 1889, near Hamilton, Ohio, to Shannon and Elizabeth Barnes, and moved with her family, as a child to Anderson. She worked for a short time at Nicholson File Company. She was a member of the Anderson Garden Club, and the Flora Culture Club, and had won many awards for her flowers. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Twila) Mayrath of Dodge City, Kansas; one niece, Mrs. Charles Stiner; one nephew, Bob Mitchell; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The body was taken to the Baker Brothers Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral rites will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home by Rev. Russel Dietch. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.

Submitted by: Anonymous Researcher - July 15, 2007

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IRONS, Daniel.  [Surname:  IRONS]  This obituary was provided to us on 03 Dec 2001 by David Nelson, who has no relationship whatsoever to this family; however, he came upon the article during another pursuit and furnished it to us.  His purpose is to call attention to this obituary because it serves as a classic example of how an ancestor might disappear from the records and appear untraceable!!!!  The state prison mentioned is located in Michigan City, Indiana.  (From:  Michigan City Dispatch, Thursday, March 14, 1907.) DEATH OF A CONVICT.  Daniel Irons, a colored convict at the state prison, aged 42 years, died yesterday of liver complaint, after an illness of four months.  The prisoner was received from Madison County on Jan. 12, 1904, to
serve from one year to three years for petit larceny.  He has no folks and his body will probably be sent to a medical school."

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(Note: the misspellings which may have occurred in the above extractions are retained therein.  All obituaries, unless stated to the contrary,  were extracted by S. K. Hennis.  These "Ancestor Obituaries' pages are the works of S. K. Hennis.)

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