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Wade, Lester C.  -  89, LaGrange, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne.  He was born December 3, 1916, in Urbana, to Charles and Naoma (Ulshafer) Wade.  Moving from Ft. Wayne to LaGrange County in 1972, he retired as a bakery superintendent from Perfection Biscuit Company in Ft. Wayne. He was a member of Solomon Creek United Methodist Church in Bentoon and was a former board member of the LaGrange County Council on Aging.  He was married June 4, 1938, in St. Joseph, Mich., to Mabel Spriggs. She preceded him in death on September 7, 1994.  Surviving are his companion, Maxine Hackett, LaGrange; two grandsons, Mike L. Henry, Los Gatos, Calif., and Nick E. Wade, Weaverville, N.C.; two great-grandsons, Noah and Nathanial Henry; and two brothers, Paul Wade, LaPorte, and Maynard Wade, Warsaw.  He was preceded in death by two sons, William M. Wade and Tom L. Henry.  Visitation is from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange.  Services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Reverend Carldean Merrifield officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange.  Memorials may be directed to Shriners Children’s Hospital.  Online condolences may be sent at www.fruripmayfuneral home.com.  Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is in charge of arrangements. – Contributor: LaGrange Standard, LaGrange, Indiana, November 2006

Wagner, Child - Child of Mr. Wagner, of Lima, died last week due to sickness. - “The LaGrange Standard, LaGrange, Indiana.” Thursday, March 25, 1875, donated by Christopher T. Davis, Newark, NY

Wagoner, Harold "Harry" (HART) -  49, of RR 1 died Friday morning Aug. 19, 1983 at his home as a result of an accident.  Born in LaGrange Co., he was married to Alice Bowen on Dec. 9, 1978 at his present address.  Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Kimberly Wagoner of Goshem; 3 sons, Kevin W. of Indianapolis, Kennth W. of Elkhart, and Mike Yoder of Middlebury; and one step-son, Harry Bowen of Goshen; 1 brother, Ray Wagoner of White Pigeon, Mich.; and one sister.  Services will be on Monday at 1 pm at the Shoup-Carney Frost Funeral Home in Howe, Ind.  Burial ar Sidener Cemt.  * Note - Harold was adopted to the Wagoner family. Henry David "Hank" Hart was his biological father - Source: 1983 obit for Harry Wagoner

Walker, Geraldyne V. “Jerry” (Gray)  -  age 88, of Columbia City, formerly of Wolcottville and LaGrange, IN.; died, Monday, October 30, 2006, at The Oaks in Columbia City.  She was born September 17, 1918 in Ligonier, IN.; to the late, Myrten and Beulah May (Johnson) Gray.  Geraldyne was a homemaker and a member of the Wolcottville United Methodist Church. She belonged to the Naomi Circle, was the Past-President/Secretary/ Treasurer of the Wolcottville Community Club, a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity Mothers Association of Purdue University and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Sylvan Chapter #251, serving as Past Grand Page, Past Grand Representative, Past District Deputy and Past Worthy Grand Matron.  She married Hugh M. Walker, Sr. on December 24, 1938 in Wolcottville, IN. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1980.  Surviving is her son, Hugh M. Walker, Jr. of Claypool, IN.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, a sister, Sharon Pieratt of LaGrange, IN.; two brothers, Myrten Gray of LaGrange, IN.; and Maynard Gray of Wolcottville, IN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Lois Henson and Donna Richmond and a brother, Walter Gray.  Funeral services will be held at 10am, Saturday, November 4th at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Welling officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville, IN.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, November 3rd from 4-8pm, with an Order of Eastern Star service at 8pm.  Memorial may be contributed in Geraldyne’s name to the Wolcottville United Methodist Church or the Order of Eastern Star Sylvan Chapter #251. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Walker, Larene M.  (Schumacher)-  95, of Howe, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  She was born on April 30, 1913 in Allen County, IN; to Johan S. and Johanna (Prior) Schumacher.  She moved to LaGrange in February of 1979 from South Bend, IN. Larene had worked as a Beautician and as a Medical Assistant. She was a member of the Howe United Methodist Church and a former member of the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was also a former member of the LaGrange County Art Club.  On November 25, 1937 she married T. Michael "Uncle Mike" Walker in Fort Wayne, IN.  He preceded her in death on October 18, 1994.  Surviving is a daughter, Patricia J. Boase of Howe, IN; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael R. Walker of Howe, IN; and Jerry Walker and Margaret D. Martin of Westport, CT; and three grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a husband, two sisters and two brothers.  A Memorial Services will be held at 4pm on Friday July 25, 2008 at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, IN.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3pm until service time.  Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Howe, IN.  Memorials may be contributed to the Howe United Methodist Church P.O. Box 206, Howe, IN 46746 or Broadway Christian Parish United Methodist Church 1412 S. Carroll St., South Bend, IN 46613. –"LaGrange Standard," from July 21, 2008, Indiana

Walker, Mrs. - The community was shocked by the report, Monday noon, that Mrs. Walker, the station agent's wife, was dead.  She gave birth to twin babies, Monday forenoon, and died in a few hours.  Her remains were taken to her old home in Kendallville on Tuesday. - "The Standard," LaGrange, Indiana, Sept. 28, 1899

Wallace, Rusty Kenneth Erin -  12, of Stroh died Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 6:50 a.m. at the home of his nurse in Kendallville. Rusty enjoyed cartoons and listening to music. He was born December 11, 1995, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Rhonda Hays. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Rhonda (Hays) and James Conley of Stroh; a sister, Riley Conley, at home; maternal grandparents, Robin Campbell of Stroh and Chester Hays of Stroh; paternal grandparents, James Ramey of Stroh and Janice Ramey of Stroh; maternal great grandparents, Richard and Jeane Aichele of Kendallville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and the nurses that have taken great care of Rusty for most of his life, Debbie Mase of Kendallville and Kelly Pazator of Avilla. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the Stroh Church of God on South Main Street in Stroh. Pastor Loyd Jury will officiate. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery near Stroh. Casketbearers will be Nathan Mase, Finley Conley, Danny Conley, and Jim Thompson. Calling will be Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the church. Preferred memorials are to Lutheran Children's Hospital or Riley Children's Hospital. – Source:  "LaGrange Standard," LaGrange Co., Indiana Obituary, August 11, 2008

Walter, Elizabeth (Ecker) -  was born in Riehn, Baoern, Germany, June 24, 1840, and died at South Milford, Ind. Sept. 15, 1896, aged 56 years, 2 months and 21 days. She came to America, settling in Seneca, O. in 1866 where she was married to John Walter Sept. 24, 1867.  There was born to them 9 children, 6 of whom are living.  They moved to South Milford in 1871.  She was a member of the German Lutheran Church from childhood.  Funeral was conducted from the South Milford Free Baptist Church.  -Source: The Avilla News, Ind., July 27, 1914, contributed by Jack Walter, PA

Walter, John - "Aged Cobbler is Dead, Aged 85" "John Walters of South Milford Taken After a Long Illness & IS SURVIVED BY SIX CHILDREN" (Special to News-Sun) John Walters, age 85, one of the oldest citizens here, South Milford, and for more than a half century a resident of this place and vicinity, died Monday morning  at 1 o'clock.  Death followed an illness of several years, resulting from a complication of diseases incident to old age.  The decedent was a veteran of the civil war and for many years followed his trade as a cobbler.  His death removes one of the earliest residents of this community.  His wife died eighteen years ago.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Henry Trindle and Miss Ida Walters of South Milford, and Miss Lizzie Walters of South Bend, and three sons, George, William, and Charles, all of this vicinity.  The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted from the Baptist Church at 2:30 o'clock.  Internment South Milford Cemetery.  -Source: News Sun, Kendallville, Ind., July 27, 1914, contributed by Jack Walter, PA -*Note From family: Name is Walter, not Walters

Walter, John I.  -  "John I. Walter, 64, Dies, South Milford Native"    John I. Walter, R.R. 1, Fort Wayne, a native and former resident of the South Milford community, died at 2:35 a.m. today in McCray Hospital after an illness of nine months.  Mr. Walter was a veteran of World War I and was retired as a machinist at the General Electric Co.  He moved from South Milford to the Fort Wayne address in 1934.  Surviving are the wife, Julie Anniss Walter, to whom he was married  Jan. 28, 193?; two sons, Jack, Wilmington, Dela., and Wayne, Boran, Calif., and one grandchild.  A sister preceded him in death.  Friends may call at the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m..  Calling hours Sunday are from  10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Graveside services will be conducted at the Huntertown Cemetery at 3 p.m. Sunday.  - Kendallville News Sun, IN, Dec. 13, 1963, contributed by Jack Walter, PA.

Walter, William H. -   "Dies at Age 83" - William H. Walter of the South Milford area, died at the age of 83, at the Garrett Convalescent Home early Sunday morning.  He was a farmer during his active life.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Berhalter Funeral Home in Kendallville with burial following at South Milford.  Rev. Max Webb officiated.  The deceased is survived by the widow, Clemma; a son, John, Fort Wayne, Rt. 1; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Walter and Mrs. Liza Trindle of South Milford; and a brother Charles of South Milford. -Source: LaGrange Standard, Ind.,  July 7, 1955, contributed by Jack Walter, PA * Note From family:  Middle Initial should be M., not H.

Wappes, Zachary S. -  20, of LaGrange, IN died Monday December 3, 2007 in LaGrange.  Living in LaGrange his entire life he was born on April 28, 1987 to Steve and Becky (Hooley) Wappes in Elkhart, IN. He attended Lakeland High School where he participated in football, golf, and baseball and he was a member of the Sons of the American Legion at the LaGrange American Legion Post #215.  Surviving are his parents Steve and Becky Wappes of LaGrange, his grandmother Goldie Hooley of LaGrange, special friend Ashley Miller of LaGrange, aunts and uncles Jackie and Bob Hartman of LaGrange, Jim and Linda Hooley of Kendallville, John and Nancy Wappes of Rome City, and Mike and Sandy Wappes of Syracuse, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bill Hooley and Myron and Joan Wappes.  Funeral services will be held on Friday December 7, 2007 at 10:00 am at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, with Rev. Chris Danielson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-8:00 pm on Thursday December 6, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange.  - Source:  LaGrange County, Indiana Obituary, Dec. 2007

Warble, Claude B. -  82, of Stroh, died at 11 p.m.. Friday, December 28, 2007 at his residence.  He was a laborer and had lived most of his life in the Stroh area. Expect for about 15 years when he and his wife lived in Sanford, Florida. He was also member of the Stroh Church of Christ.   Claude was born on July 19, 1925 in Elmira, IN to Russell B. and Maebelle (Malone) Warble.  On July 20, 1946 he married Avis (Wells) in Salem Center, IN. She survives in Stroh.  Also surviving are three daughters and son-in-laws, Sharon and Hillard Gayheart of Stroh, IN; Diana and Larry Barnes of Phoenix, AZ; and Nada and Monte Austin of Stroh, IN.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Doyle Gose of LaGrange, IN and one brother and sister-in-law, Maynard “Lefty” and Sharon Warble of LaGrange, IN.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell in 1978 and Maebelle in 1986, and a brother, Lewis Warble in 1996.  Funeral Services will be held at 11a.m. on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at the Stroh Church of Christ with the Pastor Mike Hamm officiating. Burial will take place in Lake Bethel Cemetery, LaGrange, IN.  Visitation will be held at the Stroh Church of Christ on Monday, December 31st from 2 - 8 p.m..  Memorial may be contributed to the Stroh Church of Christ.  - Source: LaGrange County, Indiana Obituary Jan. 2008

Warner, Beverly L. (Myers)  -  88, of Howe, IN died Friday August 29, 2008 in Howe at the cottage of her daughter, Cheryl Conley.  Living most of her lifetime in LaGrange County, she co-owned the former Warner Insurance Agency in Howe with her husband. A lifetime member of the Lima Presbyterian Church in Howe, she was very active, until recent years, in the church in various capacities. She was a volunteer for several community agencies, including the American Red Cross, Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange County Food & Clothes Basket, Well Child Clinic, and LaGrange County Hospital.  Mrs. Warner was born on January 14, 1920 in Three Rivers, MI to Archie and Loretta (Fischer) Myers. On October 5, 1940 in LaGrange, IN she married Lynn J. Warner; he preceded her in death on August 16, 1984.  Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl A. and John Conley of Kokomo, IN, and Karen L. and Jim Malerich of Howe; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law Walter and Mary Jean Myers of Elmendorf, TX.  Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 2, 2008 at 11:00 am at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange with Rev. Bill Birch officiating. Burial will in Riverside Cemetery in Howe, IN.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to Lima Presbyterian Church. – Source:  "LaGrange Standard,"  LaGrange Co., Indiana Obituary Sept. 1, 2008

Waters, Mary E. Waters, 74, formerly of 805 Prairie Ave., Sturgis, Mi., died Oct. 17, 1995, at Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis. She was born on Jan. 15, 1921 in Howe, Indiana to Clarence A. and Viola (Kime) Jones. On June 2, 1950, she married Samuel J. Waters, in Angola, Ind. She was a lifelong resident of the Sturgis and Howe areas. She had been employed several years at Wade Electric and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, camping and shopping. Surviving are her husband, Samuel Waters, Sturgis; 3 daughters: Ginny Neher, Somerset, Ky; Anna Mae Flowers, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Penny Jo Lawson, Price, Ky; 8 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mildred Kime, Howe, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 2 sisters and 1 brother. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Arrangements were handled by the Hackman-Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis.  Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by Lori Kime

Weatbrook, Mary -  73, of LaGrange died Monday February 12, 2007 at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange.  She was born on January 28, 1933 to Wilbur and Ruth (Luther) Weatbrook in Rolling Prairie, LaPorte County, IN; her parents precede her in death.  She had worked for ARC Opportunities of LaGrange, IN and attended LaGrange Church of God in LaGrange, IN.  She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law Raymond and Linda Wheatbrook of Rolling Prairie, IN. She was also preceded in death by a bother Robert Weatbrook.  There will not be any services at this time. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Weaver, Earl L.  -  89, of Mongo died Tuesday August 1, 2006 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Mr. Weaver was born on August 29, 1916 in North Manchester, IN to Ralph and Bertha (Correll) Weaver; they both precede him in death.  Living in Sturgis until 1973 he moved back to Mongo, where he had been raised. He was retired from Formed Tubes in Sturgis, MI, was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Sturgis, MI, loved to restore old homes as a hobby and was a lover of dogs and all animals.   On June 3, 1937 in Wabash, IN, he married Helen M. Culver; she survives.  Also surviving are two daughters Barbara Estelle of Howe, IN, Mrs. John (Linda) Jackson of Sturgis, MI, a son Brian and Naomi Weaver of Jacksonville, FL, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two brothers Virgil Weaver of New Port Richey, FL and Phillip Weaver of Howe, IN. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Rodney Hout, and two brothers Asa and Willard Weaver.  Services will be held on Friday August 4, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Church of the Nazarene in Sturgis, MI, with Rev. John Shoup officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday August 3rd from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, IN. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery in Howe, IN.  Memorials may be left to the Church of the Nazarene in Sturgis, MI. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Weaver, John B.  -  79, a former resident of Elkhart, who went from his home in South Bend two months ago to visit a daughter in Berryville AR, died there Monday morning from pneumonia. The burial was made at Mountain Home AR. Mr. Weaver is survived by his wife, Jennie Weaver, who is at South Bend; a son, Wilbur Weaver of Omaha NE., two daughters, Mrs. Carl Free of Kendallville IN, and Mrs. Cassius Leib at whose home he died; and the following brothers and sisters: Daniel E. Weaver of Shipshewana, Mrs. Ida Schrock of Shelbyville Il, Mrs. Mary Reed of southeast of Middlebury and Mrs. Delia Trim of Adrian MI. - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by Jim Knowles

Webb, Dorothy M. (Kohn) -  83, of Wolcottville, died Thursday March 15, 2007 at Shepherd of the Hill Nursing Home in Kendallville, IN.  Dorothy was born on November 9, 1923 in LaGrange, IN to Charles A. and Isabelle (Stasell) Kohn; they both precede her in death.  Living her lifetime in LaGrange County she was the Springfield Township Trustee from 1978 to 1995, former director of the LaGrange County Council on Aging, and farmed in LaGrange County; she was also a member of the Plato Methodist Church in LaGrange, IN, Eagles Lodge in Kendallville, IN, LaGrange County Farm Bureau, and LaGrange American Legion Auxiliary in LaGrange, IN.  On July 20, 1950 she was married to Hubert S. “Tex” Dillard in Danville, TX and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1971; she then married Walter “Butch” Webb on June 17, 1972 in Auburn, IN, he survives in Wolcottville, IN.  She is also survived by a step-son Kyle D. Dillard of Lufkin, TX, 2 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren, and two sisters Esther Tjarks of LaGrange, and Cora Smolinski of Kendallville, IN. She is also preceded in death by a sister Rita K. Kohn, a brother George C. Kohn, a nephew Richard Tjarks, and a niece Susanne Pheiffer.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday March 21, 2007 at 11:00 am with visitation from 10:00 am until the service begins at 11:00 am at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, IN with Revs. Carldean Merrifield and Russell Hepler officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, IN.  Memorials may be made to Parkview Home Health & Hospice or Shepherd of the Hill Nursing Home. - Source: LaGrange Co., Indiana Obituary from LaGrange Publishing Co.

Webb,  Evelyn M. (Huber)   - 88, of LaGrange, died Thursday, October 16, 2008 at her residence.  Living in LaGrange since 1947, she worked in the Packing Department at Ross Lab in Sturgis, MI from 1953-1984. Mrs. Webb was a member of Christ Chapel in South Bend, IN.  On October 17, 1919, she was born in Goshen, IN to G. Fred and Sarah (Shidler) Huber.  Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy Webb of LaGrange and Sharon and Peter Strachan of Bristol, IN; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Joann Huber and Stanley and Mary Huber all of Goshen, IN.  Preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Loraine Phebus; and three brothers Calvin, Orris, and Arthur Huber.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, with Rev. Jerry Habig officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.  Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th from 11:00 am until the service time at the funeral home.  Memorials are to Parkview Home Health and Hospice or Christ Chapel, P.O. Box 2438, South Bend, IN 46680. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Webber, Helen M.  (Gresley) -  90, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at Signature Healthcare in Port Charlotte.  Mrs. Webber had resided in Florida since September, 2005. She had formerly lived in the Hudson area. She was born October 18, 1918, in Fort Wayne to Nathan and Gertrude (Laisure) Gresley.  She married Gordon Webber in 1938. They had many businesses together including Gordon Music Co. in Ft. Wayne, where she taught accordion and trumpet. In addition to owning several restaurants in Indiana, Helen and Gordon were one of the original owners of Three Kings Tavern in Hoagland, and opened the first drive-in restaurant in Decatur called the Chat & Chew. Helen retired from Dana Corp., and continued to enjoy playing the organ throughout her later years. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 4, 1984.Surviving are a son, Stanley Webber of Port Charlotte; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Larry Spindler of Sarasota, Florida; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.Private graveside services will be held at Wright Cemetery near Stroh. A memorial service will be held at a later date.Arrangements are by Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. – Noble Co., Indiana Obituary, Dec. 2008

Weber, Carol (Hetrick) -   of Kendallville died of cancer on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at her residence in Kendallville. Born at home on Morton Street and raised in Kendallville, she was the fifth child of seven siblings and the daughter of Edith Mae (Sweet) Mabilangan and father, Roy Hetrick, Sr. Her family loved music, playing the guitar and singing together. Carol graduated from Kendallville High School in 1954 and attended beauty college from 1954-1955. She went on to own and operate salons in Avilla and South Milford thru 1973. She was married to Carl Weber on August 26, 1963 at the Mitchell Street Methodist Church in Kendallville and later remarried on August 12, 2001 at Oakwood Resort near Syracuse. In 1973, along with her sister, Joan, she founded and operated “The Cellar Gift Mart” on Main Street in Kendallville for about 20 years. She brought a touch of LA merchandising to Indiana and was recognized for this by her peers. She loved to redecorate homes and collect antiques. She retired from the industry in 2001 as a gift buyer for six Hallmark stores in Fort Wayne. Carol and Carl shared their time between Fort Myers, Florida and Kendallville for several winters where her family would always visit during spring break. She very much enjoyed her grandsons and their love for the Boston Red Sox. So much, that Carol worked during spring training for the Red Sox organization at the Fort Myers spring training center. This was an "in" for the three grandsons to see behind the scenes, get special autographs, meet special Red Sox people and eat a Fenway Park hot dog. She was admired for her strength, courage, humor and spirit for life. All who knew Carol will remember her for her infectious laugh and her love for her family. She will be sorely missed and memories of her will be fondly cherished. She is survived her husband, Carl Weber of Kendallville; Son, Clay Weber of Albion; Mother of her grandchildren, Amy Huelsenbeck Weber of Avilla; Three grandsons, Justin Charles, Austin John, and Hayden Edward Fowler Weber of Avilla; Step daughter, Radena Kay Gienger and her husband Tim of Kendallville; Two step grandchildren, Kory and Marissa Gienger of Kendallville; Sister, Joan Shippy and her husband, Don of Kendallville; Sister, Jerrilynn Pepper of Denver, Colorado; Brother, Jim Hetrick and his wife Marian of Santa Ana, California; her mini Schnazer, Jach, her constant guardian; and a host of good friends, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Joyce Smith and Jeanette Hetrick; brother, Judd Hetrick, and precious granddaughter, Cassiday Rose Weber. Carol’s life will be celebrated by her family and friends on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 1:00pm at Hite Funeral Home, 403 South Main Street in Kendallville. Visitation will be Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 3:00-7:00pm also at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be officiated by KHS classmate the Reverend Gene Flickinger. Honorary casketbearers will be Carol's grandsons, Justin, Austin, and Hayden Weber. - Source: Noble Co., Indiana Obituary Clippings from News-Sun 2008ather was Gerald Hill, son of Ledger and Venah (Hassinger) Hill.  H

Weber, Esther Mae (Liniger) - age 88, of Kendallville died on Friday, January 30, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Weber was born in Decatur, Indiana on May 8, 1920 to Fred and Bertha (Lammert) Liniger. She was first married to Guy R. Secaur on August 29, 1936 in Decatur and he died September 1959. She later married Robert L. Weber, on January 21, 1961 in Shipshewana and he died July 4, 1987. Esther was employed for 25 years with Monsanto in Ligonier before retiring in 1985. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville where she was active in the Wednesday morning Bible study. Survivors include: daughter, Judy Kendall of Melabar, Florida; son, Michael Secaur of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; Six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Raymond Liniger; and sister, Ruth Haley. Visitation will be Monday, February 2, 2009, from 10-11:00am at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral Services will also be Monday at 11:00am at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Robert Farmer. Burial will be at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville. - Source: Noble Co., Indiana Obituary, Feb. 2009

Wegener, Junior F.  -  77, of LaGrange, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 12, 2007 at his residence.   He was born on July 24, 1929 in Trenton, Wis., to the late, Frank and Anna (Keinast) Wegener.   On January 3, 1961 he married Donna J. (Williamson) in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on May 13, 1991. Junior was a retired truck driver for Redman Industries in Topeka, IN. He and his family moved to LaGrange County in 1982 from Janesville, Wisconsin. He was also a World War II Navy Veteran.   Surviving is a daughter, Laurie Shafer of LaGrange, IN., and three sons and three daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Linda Wegener of Shipshewana, IN.; Timothy and Beth Wegener of Janesville, Wis.; Dennis and Jeanne Hoke of Madison, Wis.; two sisters, Loretta Shoeman and Delores Daniels both of Wisconsin and a brother Elroy Wegener of Florida.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Curtis Hoke, and a sister, Evelyn Bartz and a brother Richard Wegener.  A Chapel Services will be held on Thursday, July 19th at Milton Lawn Memorial Park in Janesville, Wisconsin, at 2pm (Central Standard Time). The Rev. James E. Melvin will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana


Weir, Mildred G. (Perkins)  -  96, of Fort Wayne formerly of LaGrange, died Sunday October 30, 2005 at Lutheran Home in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Weir was born April 9, 1909 in LaGrange County to Clyde and Grace (Skelly) Perkins.  Living most of her life in LaGrange County she was a bookkeeper at Farmers State Bank and a homemaker. She was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in LaGrange, the Ladies Association of the church, Sylvan Chapter #251 OES, and had volunteered for LaGrange County Red Cross, LaGrange County Hospital, and Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange.  On April 6, 1941 she married George Weir in Stroh, IN; he died on June 24, 1986.  Surviving are her two daughters Mrs. M. James (Elizabeth) Johnston of Roanoke, IN and Mrs. Ralph (Patricia) Corning of Holland, MI, a son William C. and Sally Weir of Rochester Hills, MI and 6 grandchildren Andrew and Brian Weir, Scot and Brett Johnston and Phillip and Sheena Corning. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister and two brothers.  Services will be held on Wednesday November 2nd at 12:00 pm (noon) at the Frurip-May Funeral Home with visitation being held from 10:00 am until service time with Rev. Dan Engber officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.   Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Home Emporium Courtyard. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Weirich, Hattie (Norris) -  #1 - Mrs. Hattie Weirich, daughter of Samuel Norris, of Pashan, took poison Tuesday evening and died about 12 o'clock, midnight.  She had been married about a month. - Source: LaGrange Standard, LaGrange, Indiana, March 27, 1890    #2 - "GONE TO HER DEATH" - The Standard's Shipshewana correspondent announces the death by suicide, Tuesday night of Hattie E., wife of John J. Weirich.  She was the daughter of Samuel Norris, of Pashan.  Her marriage was solemnized a few weeks ago after the groom had been brought back from Pennsylvania, whither he had gone to escape the responsibilities of  matrimony.  According to the reports we have received, her husband then deserted her, and she made her home with her parents.  Though married, the circumstances were such as to weigh heavily upon her mind, and finally led her to take poison to escape those censorious judgments which the author of her misfortune was able to avoid by changing his residence.  If what scanty information reaches us is correct, her unfaithful husband deserves to suffer the full penalty provided for such conduct. - LaGrange Standard, LaGrange, In., March 27, 1890

Weiss, Maynard -  81, of Three Rivers, MI.; died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI.  He was a truck driver and a mechanic at Weiss Trucking Company in Mongo, IN. Maynard moved from Mongo to Three Rivers, Michigan in 1973. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of the Orland American Legion Post 423.  He was born on August 12, 1926 in LaGrange County, IN; to Sam and Joyce (Schwarm) Weiss.  On March 5, 1955 he married Irene P. (Nelson) in LaGrange, IN. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2005.  He is survived by a step-daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Richard Kufeldt of Mundelein, IL; eleven step-grandchildren, twenty-three step-great-grandchildren and six great-great-step-grandchildren, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sylvia Rose of Mongo, IN; and Arlene and David Webb of Sturgis, MI.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a wife, a step-daughter, Virginia Parshall in June 2002, a step-grandson, Danny Ransbottom, a step-granddaughter, Cynthia Ringler, a sister, Irma Gifford and a brother Sam Weiss.  Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, IN; with the Rev. William Foster officiating. Burial will take place in English Prairie Cemetery, Howe, IN.  Visitation will take place on Monday, June 30th from noon until service time of 2pm.  Memorials may be donated to the Donor's Choice. – LaGrange County, Indiana Obituary, June 2008

Wendt, Mary (Liester) - Mary Liester Wendt was born in Juniata Co., Pennsylvania, April 4, 1847, and departed this life March 13, 1917.  In her early life she joined the Evangelical church at Avilla, Indiana, under the pastorate of Mr.?nele, and in  1874 moved from there to Scott, LaGrange County, and had her letter transferred to the Evangelical church here.  In 1866, she was married to David Wendt.  To this union were born two children, Franklin, who died in infancy, and Milton, who with his father, is left to mourn the loss of a dear mother and wife.  Funeral services were conducted at Scott by Mr. Simpson of the Evangelical Church.. Burial was at Scott Cemetery.  The family wishes to express many thanks to the neighbors and friends for floral offerings. - LaGrange Standard, Indiana, March 22, 1917 - Contributed by C. Edsall.


Wentworth, June (Blasius) -  85, of Howe died Thursday May 4, 2006 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Mrs. Wentworth was born on June 5, 1920 in Greenfield Twp. LaGrange County, IN to Russell and Ethel (Fennell) Blasius; they both precede her in death.  She moved back to LaGrange County in 1947 where she was a homemaker and worked in the family business Wentworth Electronics. She was a member of the Lima Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Chapter 251 OES, K.R. Circle of the church, Riverside Home Ec Club.  On July 2, 1939 she married John A. (Jack) Wentworth in Sturgis, MI; he preceded her in death on July 12, 2004.  She is survived by three sons Ronald and Judy Wentworth of Kimmell, IN, Dale Wentworth of Howe, IN, and Myron and Kathie Wentworth of Butler, IN, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, a sister Annadell Norton of Sturgis, MI, and a brother John Blasius of Sturgis, MI. She is also preceded in death by two brothers Joseph and George Blasius and a sister Moreta Ritter.  Service will be held on Monday May 8, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Lima Presbyterian Church in Howe with Rev. Dan Engber officiating. Visitation will be held on May 7th at the church from 2-5 pm with an OES service at 5:00 pm. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Howe, IN.  Memorials may be made to the Lima Presbyterian Church. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

West, Wilbur R. -  age 83, of 6110 S. 085 W., Wolcottville, Indiana died Sunday January 4, 2009 at his home.  He was born on August 16, 1925 in Muncie, Indiana to Durby & Martha (Davidson) West.  He married Rosemary Thornbro on August 14, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana.  She preceded him in death in September 1991.  He later married Betty Davidson.  She survives.  Mr. West was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp and fought in the Korean war and also served during the Vietnam war.  He received a purple heart due to injuries he received while in Korea.  He retired from the Indiana Gas Company and was a member of the American Legion Post #381 in Rome City, Indiana.  He is survived by 4 sons - Dave & Cindy West of Wolcottville, Indiana, Larry Schuyler of Portland Oregon, Charlie & Becky Miller and Robert Schuyler both of Muncie, Indiana;  7 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren and several Great-Great Grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 1 brother, James West;  and 2 sisters, Berma Schuyler and infant sister Teresa who died at birth.  Visitation will be from 2-8 P.M. on Wednesday January 7, 2009 at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held on Thursday January 8, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the South Side Church of the Nazarene with the Reverend Andy Cole officiating in Muncie, Indiana.  There will also be a visitation from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service at the church.  Burial will be in Tomlinson Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana.  .  – LaGrange Co., Indiana Newspaper Obituary, Jan. 2009

Westrater, Jerry L.  -  66, of Topeka, IN died Sunday February 19, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.  Mr. Westrater was born on February 19, 1940 in Anderson, IN to Orpha Westrater.  Moving from Anderson, IN in 1971 to the LaGrange County area, he retired after 25 years from Coachman Industries in Middlebury, IN where he had worked in the plumbing department. He was a US Marine Corps veteran.  On November 27, 1965 he married Judy Gibbons in Anderson, IN.   He is survived by his wife Judy Westrater, his mother Orpha Etchison, two daughters Mrs. Chad (Susie) Marner of Jones, MI and Mrs. Robbie (Victoria) Reed of Elkhart, IN, a son Travis Westrater and his companion Karey Boyd of Union, MI, 5 grandchildren, and a sister Sherry Hendricks of Powell, TN.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday February 22, 2006 at Frurip-May Funeral Home from 2-8 pm. There will be no services. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana, Feb. 2006

Wetzel, Christopher M.  -  age 38, of 1820 W 200 N, LaGrange, IN died unexpectedly in Sturgis, MI on June 4, 2008 at 3:30 AM.  He was born on June 10, 1969 to Barry & Elaine (Shepard) Wetzel in Ft Wayne, IN.  He married Kellie Witham on September 13, 2003 in LaGrange, IN.  Surviving are; parents, wife, 2 sons - Garret & Dalton Wetzel at home, 6 daughters - Brandy, Jessie, Codi, Nicole, McKenzie & Alexis Wetzel all at home, 1 brother - Jim Wetzel of Ft Wayne, IN, 2 sisters - Lynn Arnold and Dawn Wetzel Sexton both of Ft Wayne, IN.  Visitation will be from 2-6 PM at the Church of Christ in LaGrange, IN.  Services will also be held in Ft Wayne, IN at a later date.  Cremation will follow. – LaGrange County Indiana Obituary, June 9 2008

Whan, Braylynn Rose -  1 day old, died July 6, 2013 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville, IN.    She was born on July 5, 2013 to Jillian N. Melton and Kyle Whan of Kendallville, IN.  She is survived by her parents, 1 sister – Deni Lee Ann Whan, grandmothers – Jammie McCosh of Churubusco, IN and Dawn Melton of Valparaiso, IN.  Great grandparents – Phil & Janel Whan of Kendallville, IN, Steve & Toni Surface of Albion, IN and Lily Melton of Hindman, KY.  great-great grandfather – Harold Egolf of Ashley, IN.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday July 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Howe, IN. 

Whetstone, Samuel S.  -  86, of 0350 South 1000 West Middlebury, IN died at 1:15 PM on Friday, December 19, 2008 at his residence, he had been in failing health the past 2 years. He was born May 29, 1922 in LaGrange County, IN, to Samuel and Lena (Schrock) Whetstone. On August 20, 1963 in LaGrange County, IN he married Lavina Bontrager. He was a Farmer. He was a member of Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include his wife, Lavina Whetstone and Brother, John Whetstone of Topeka, IN; Sister, Polly Miller of Middlebury, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.  Visitation will be after 2 PM Saturday and all day Sunday at the Alvin Schrock Residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 AM on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Alvin Schrock Residence, 0360 South 1000 West Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Bishop Mervin Schrock and home Ministers. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury, IN. - Source: LaGrange Co., Indiana Obituary Clippings from LaGrange Publishing Co., 2008

Whitcomb, Ralph W.  -  92, of Wall Lake, Orland, Indiana, died Wednesday evening, August 6, 2008, at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange.  Mr. Whitcomb was the Superintendent of the maintenance department of the Reith-Riley Construction of Goshen for 18 years, retiring in 1984.  He also worked for 17 years as a heavy equipment operator at Brooks Construction of Fort Wayne.  He also served as the town marshall of Orland.  He was a 1934 graduate of Orland High School.  He was a member of Brighton Chapel Church in Brighton.  He was a member of  the LaGrange County Council on Aging and the American Association of Retired Persons.  He was the Wall Lake Association President for six years, and a member of Star Lodge # 225 F & AM Masonic Lodge of Orland and Scottish Rite -Valley of Fort Wayne.  He also served as a member of the LaGrange County Sewer Board.  He was born July 4, 1916, in Orland to Albert B. and Eunice Ann (Rumsey) Whitcomb, and they preceded him in death.   He married Velma J. (Guernsey) on May 9, 1936, in Bronson, Michigan, and she survives.  Also surviving is a daughter, Jean Whitcomb of Wexford, PA.; a daughter-in-law, Connie Whitcomb of Greenville, SC; three grandchildren, Julie Ross, Natalie Rizzo and Leslie Kucinskas; and 6 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gary Whitcomb; two brothers, Rex and Harold Whitcomb; and a sister, Thelma Owens Aldrich.  Services will be at 11 a.m.  Monday August 11, 2008 at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, with Pastor Jeremy Helmuth officiating.  Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, in Orland.  Calling hours will be from 2-5 p.m.  Sunday at Beams Funeral Home, with Masonic services at 4:30 p.m.  Memorials are requested to Orland Fire and Rescue. - Source:  "LaGrange Standard, Aug. 11, 2008, LaGrange, Indiana

White, Arthur G. - , husband of the former Audrey Cross of LaGrange, died at Coldwater at the age of 36 Monday.  He was business manager of the Coldwater Daily Reporter. - LaGrange Standard, Indiana, June 12, 1958

White, Gaythel L.  -  69, of LaGrange, IN died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. Mrs. White was born on January 17, 1944 in Morehead, KY to Odes T. and Ida May (Stevens) Fultz. In 1962, she moved from Logansport, IN to LaGrange, IN. She worked for many years as a telephone operator for the former United Telephone Co. in LaGrange, IN and had also worked in factories in the area. On August 6, 1982 in Valentine, IN she married Conrad C. White. Mr. White survives in LaGrange, IN. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Conrad A. and Rhonda White of Wolcottville, IN; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Clara and Charles Caldwell of LaGrange, IN and Bertha and William Carmichael of Avilla, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Hildreth Sweeney, Scharlotte Johnson, and Faye Lands. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 10:00 am at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, IN with Rev. Willie Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Woodruff Cemetery in rural Wolcottville, IN. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 2-5 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society

Whitlock, Dennis L.  -  56, of Howe, IN, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Living his lifetime in LaGrange County, he was the owner of Plastic Veneering in LaGrange, IN from 1995 until 2008. He was a member of the Howe United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men of the church. He was also active as a volunteer with the LaGrange County 4-H Fair Association, LaGrange County Girls Softball Program, and various school activities with Lakeland School Corporation.  Mr. Whitlock was born on May 12, 1952 in Metropolis, IL to William M. and Myrtle F. (Burns) Whitlock; they preceded him in death. On July 11, 1987, he married Peggy S. Hoopingarner in LaGrange, IN; Mrs. Whitlock survives in Howe.  Also surviving are three daughters and a son-in-law, Carmen Whitlock and Alison Whitlock both of Howe, and Carla and Vince Bossnack of Bristol, IN; a son, Christopher L. Whitlock of Middlebury, IN; two grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Bonnie Moran and Betty Poling both of Howe, Brenda and Thomas Webster of Topeka, IN, and Tina and Charles Johnson of White Pigeon, MI; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Jan Whitlock of Kentucky and Murray and Carla Whitlock of Howe.  Also preceding him in death was a sister, Shirley Patrick.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 10:00 am at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange with Rev. Dewey Miller officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Howe at a later date.  Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family. – LaGrange Co., Indiana Newspaper Obituary, Jan. 2009

Whittig, Annetta Louise (Perkins)   - Annetta Louise Whittig, 73, of Big Turkey Lake, Hudson, IN died Tuesday October 2, 2007 at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Whittig was born on November 9, 1933 in Stroh, IN to Floyd A. and Florence (Gravit) Perkins; they both precede her in death.  Living her lifetime in Stroh she retired as the branch manager of Farmers State Bank, Stroh Branch, where she spent her banking career from 1951 to 1999, and was a member of Stroh Church of Christ in Stroh.  She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Louise & Paul Kennedy of Ashley, IN and Amy & Larry Beer of Hudson, IN, four grandchildren Amelia Hughes, Bradley Beer, and Dale and Alison Kennedy, three sisters and two brothers-in-law Karen & Lynn Stockwell of Pleasant Lake, IN, Martha Relford of Chicago, IL, and Marilyn & Daniel Faulkner of Wolcottville, IN, and two brothers and sisters-in-law Miles & Judith Perkins of Hudson, IN and James & Linda Perkins of Wolcottville, IN.  Funeral services will be held on Friday October 5, 2007 at 11:00 am at the Stroh Church of Christ with Rev. Michael Hamm officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday October 4, 2007 from 2-8 pm at the church. Burial will be in Lake Bethel Cemetery in LaGrange, IN.  Memorials may be made to Stroh Church of Christ or the Humane Society of Steuben County.  Arrangements are being handled by Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, IN. -Source: LaGrange Co., Indiana Obituary October 2007

Wiard, Alice M. (Rice) -  76, of LaGrange, died Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Alice moved to LaGrange County in 1949 from Kendallville. She retired in 1987 from United Telephone Company. She had worked there from 1970 until 1987. She was a member Scott United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Wiard was born on August 22, 1931 in Kendallville, IN; to the late, Everett and Delphia (Deems) Rice.   On June 4, 1949, she married Alvin Wiard in Kendallville, IN; Mr. Wiard survives in LaGrange.  Also surviving are a daughter, Janine Wiard of Fort Wayne, IN; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Steve Wiard of LaGrange and Dennis and Kathryn Wiard of Howe; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Frurip-May Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles McPeek officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, IN.  Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 from 6-8pm at the funeral home.  Memorials may be contributed to the Scott United Methodist Church. – LaGrange Co., Indiana Obituary from July 2008

Wiard, Billie E.  (Young) - 78, of LaGrange, died unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at her home.  She was born on December 18, 1927 in Wabash, IN.; to the late; Franklin H. and Opal A. (Frame) Young.  Mrs. Wiard married Charles F. Wiard on June 25, 1949, in Wabash, IN. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1987.  Mrs. Wiard work for the LaGrange County Auditors Office for 43 years. She served as auditor for two different eight year terms, serving her first term from 1971 to 1978 and the second term from 1987 to 1994. She was the first woman to serve LaGrange County as Auditor.  Billie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in LaGrange. She belonged to the United Methodist Women and the Rebecca Circle. She was also a member of the LaGrange County Business and Professional Women and the LaGrange County Garden Club.  Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, Richard F. and Marcia Wiard of Sturgis, MI.; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Frankie Young.  Funeral Services will be held at 10am, Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in LaGrange, with the Rev. Denise Heller officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, IN.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Frurip-May Funeral Home from 2-4 & 6-8pm.   Memorials may be contributed to the First United Methodist Church. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Wiler, William - son of Jacob and Harriet Lupold Wiler, was born in Holmes County OH September 9, 1847, and died at his home near Shipshewana, February 10, 1918, at the age of 70 years, five months and one day. In 1865, with his parents, he moved from Ohio to LaGrange County and to his late home, which was his continuous residence for 52 years.  October 31, 1872, he was united in marriage to Marthe A. Freed, who died January 19, 1911. To this union two daughters were born, Bessie, wife of Mahlon D. Weaver, and Edith, wife of Harry D. Miller. October 18, 1917, he was married to Mary Parcell, who, with one sister, Mrs. Hannah Prough, ten grandchildren, and the two daughters, survive him. - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by Jim Knowles

Williams, Randy J. - Hemlock, Michigan:   Beloved husband and father passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008 unexpectedly at his home, age 48 years. Randy was born on April 22, 1960 in LaGrange, Indiana. Randy married Diana M. Sledz on April 27, 1985. Randy worked at Art Van Furniture for 15 years and was presently employed as a sales manager for Godwin's Furniture in Saginaw. He enjoyed NASCAR, outdoor activities and golfing. Randy enjoyed spending time with his three children, especially riding ATV's with them. Surviving besides his wife Diana are three children, Trisha, Traci and Travis, all at home; his mother Joann Robinson and her husband Don, two brothers, Raymond (Debbie) Williams, Ronnie (Naomi) Williams, mother-in-law, Maria Sledz, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry (Kathy) Sledz, Mark (Cyndi) Sledz, Theresa (Steve) Urbaniak, many nieces and nephews, special friends, Ed Espinoza, Gordy (Dawn) Rivera, and Scott (Kim) Rose. He was pre-deceased by his father-in-law, Mikolaj Sledz. Funeral Liturgy will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church of Hemlock. Rev. Fr. Craig Albrecht will officiate with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. (between Shattuck and McCarty) where the family will be present on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. A Vigil Service will be held 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Mary Catholic Church of Hemlock or the American Heart Association.  - Source: Barbie Ahrens from the "Saginaw News" on MLive.com from 6/27/2008 - 6/28/2008

Williamson, Florence V.  (Hostetler) -  93, of LaGrange, died, Friday, October 21, 2005, at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange, IN. She was born August 20, 1912, to the late, Fred M. and May I. (Stolebarger) Hostetler, Sr. in Emma, IN.  Florence was a homemaker who spent most of her life living in LaGrange and Steuben Counties. She was a Charter Member of the LaGrange County AARP and a member of the First Church of God in LaGrange. Florence loved to paint and crochet and was an avid euchre player. She was also a member of the Garden Club.   She is preceded in death by three husbands, Roy A. Troyer, Leo Frantz, and Paul Williamson.   She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia Roots of Sturgis, MI.; Mary and Robert Kimpel of LaGrange, IN.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Nancy Troyer of Rosedale, IN and Stephen Troyer of Elkhart, IN.; 1 brother Fred M. Hostetler, Jr. of Orland, IN.; and several nieces and nephews. She had a special niece Judy Kimpel.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Helmuth, a son-in-law, L.J. Loot and a niece, Kathleen Rumsey.  Visitation will be held on Monday, October 24th, at the Frurip-May Funeral Home from 2-4pm & 6-8pm.  Funeral services will be at 10am, Tuesday, October 25th, at the Frurip-May Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian VanOsdol officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.  Memorials may be contributed to the First Church of God. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Willits, Freeman -  age 73, of South Milford died on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at home. Mr. Willits was born in South Milford on September 9, 1935 to Ralph and Gladys (Wilson) Willits. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during the Korean Conflict and was discharged in 1958. He also served in the National Guard in Angola from 1975 to 1992. He married Peggy Boyer Sparklin on September 9, 1986 at Big Turkey Lake, LaGrange County. Freeman was a maintenance man at Starcraft in Wolcottville for 12 years. He also worked for several years at Viking Boats in Goshen and later retired for from Campbell's Mushroom Farm in Brighton in 1997 after working there for 17 years. He was a member of the South Milford Church of Christ, the Francis Vinyard V.F.W. Post #2749, and the American Legion, Post #86 both of Kendallville. Freeman was a member of the South Milford Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years and enjoyed participating in the water ball contests. In his younger days, he owned and operated a tree trimming business. Survivors include: Wife, Peggy Willits of South Milford; Daughter, Barbara Miller of South Milford; Son, Devon and Velnita Willits of Dayton, Ohio; Daughter, Fannie and Ted Garcia of South Milford; Son, Tim and Diana Willits of Garrett, Indiana; Daughter, Jean Sparklin of Millersburg, Indiana; Daughter, Julie and Pete Lima of Fort Mill, South Carolina; Son, James Sparklin of New Mexico; Son, Joe and Tammy Sparklin of Millersburg, Indiana; 12 grandchildren and one great granddaughter; Three brothers, Chet and Doris Willits of North Carolina, Sherwin and Mary Willits of Kansas and Perry Willits of Kansas; Four sisters, Doris Bolinger of Michigan, Berniece Gannon of Indiana, Hazel Carriker of Kansas and Phyllis Steincipher of Kansas; Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, first wife, Mary (Miller) Willits; five brothers; Lavern Willits, Nevin Willits, Calvin Willits, Richard Willits, and Dexter Willits; and one sister, Eunice Taylor. Visitation will be Thursday, October 23, 2008, from 2:00–7:00pm at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 24, 2008 at 11:00am at South Milford Church of Christ. Officiating the funeral service will be Mike Booher. Burial will be at South Milford Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Devon Willits, Tim Willits, Matthieu Willits, Joe Sparklin, Pete Lima, Ted Garcia and Tyler Sparklin. Preferred Memorials may be made to Parkview Noble Hospice or American Cancer Society. - Source:  LaGrange Co., Indiana Obituary: Oct. 2008

Willits, LaVerne A. "Willie" -  76, of South Milford, IN died Friday July 4, 2008 at his residence.  A lifetime resident of South Milford, he retired from Wible Lumber Company in South Milford after 23 years. He had also worked for the Indiana State Highway Department for 14 years and had his own business Willits and Sons Roofing and Siding in South Milford. He was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Fireman's Association, the South Milford Volunteer Fire Department since 1952 and was chief for 40 years from 1963 to 2003. He was a firefighter waterball player for many years and was LaGrange County Waterball Champion in 2007 at the age of 75.  Mr. Willits was born on October 20, 1931 in South Milford to Ralph and Gladys (Wilson) Willits. On September 15, 1956 he married Bonnie Lou Niblick in LaGrange, IN; she survives in South Milford.  Also surviving are a daughter Vicki J. McClellan of Howe, two sons and daughters-in-law James D. and Roberta Willits of LaGrange and Bradley A. and Rose Willits of South Milford, five grandchildren, four sisters Hazel Carrither of Independence, KS, Phyllis Stinecipher of Neodesha, KS Doris Bollinger of White Pigeon, MI and Bernice Gannon of South Milford, and four brothers Perry and Sherwin Willits both of Neodesha, KA, Freeman Willits of South Milford and Chet Willits of Dudley, NC. Preceding him in death were his parents, four brothers and a sister.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 8, 2008 at 2:00 pm at South Milford Cemetery in South Milford with Rev. Michael Booher officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday July 7, 2008 from 2-8 pm at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, IN, with an Indiana Volunteer Fireman Association service at 7:00 pm with the association's chaplain officiating.  Memorials may be made to Parkview Home Health and Hospice. – Obituary in the "LaGrange News," from July 7, 2008, Indiana

Wilson, Dewey -  age 96, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Saturday December 6, 2008 at 1:18 A.M. at the Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Indiana.  He was born on February 22, 1912 to Willisam S. & Sarah (Bryant) Wilson in Frenchburg, Kentucky.  Mr. Wilson was a Farmer and Horse Trader in Howe, Indiana for many years.  He is survived by 1 daughter, Patricia Pichon of Orland, Indiana; 1 brother - Robert Wilson of Ft Wayne, Indiana; 1 grandson, Gregory Pichon of Brushy Prairie, Indiana; and 1 great-granddaughter,Savanna Pichon of LaGrange, Indiana.  He was preceeded in death by his parents and 1 grandson, Rick Pichon.  A graveside service will be held at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Orland, Indiana on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. – LaGrange Co., Ind., Obituary Dec. 2008

Wilson, Elizabeth (Amsbaugh) Doe - At the home of John W. Brayton, of Clearspring Township, March 21, 1882, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson died, aged 74 years. Mrs. Wilson's maiden name was Elizabeth Amsbaugh. She was born in Erie County, PA. in 1807 and moved to this County with her parents at an early age. In 1825 she was married to William Doe. After his death in 1846, she remained a widow 5 years and then married George Wilson, who died 11 years ago. At 3 o'clock in the morning of the 21st, she died as one falling asleep, after selecting the text for her funeral---Romans 8: 25-27. Mrs. Wilson leaves 2 sons and 4 daughters to mourn her loss. “ Mother, the ebbing tide of years, hath borne thee on till now; Thine eyes are dimmed with many tears, and wrinkled is thy brow; Yet, since thy girlhood's happy days, It's beauty and its grace, as painted now in memory's rays, there seems but little space.  A patient, loving mother, thou, Through each long weary year,  Crown resteth not on human brow, Richer than thou dost wear; The hero of the battlefield, The saint of cloistered shade, To such as thee must ever yield, All honors to them paid.  To calmly suffer, bravely do The pains and toils of life, To be to every duty true Of mother and of wife, Is honor victor never knew who joined the battle's strife.  Too soon the passing years will bear, To some pure world of light thy spirit, where the pain and care that fill our earthly night  Dim not the crown that all shear wear. Who walk in raiment white, But soon we all wilt gather there, With loved ones passed from sight. – Source Nancy Downey from the “LaGrange Standard” LaGrange, Indiana -  March 1882"

Wilson, James M.  -  72, South Milford, died Saturday, November 4, 2006, at Shepherd of the Hill in Kendallville.  He was born February 3, 1934, in Stroh, to Curtis and Dorothy (Phovemire) Wilson.  Living all his life in the area, he worked at International Harvester in Ft. Wayne for 30 years, retiring in 1985, was a bus driver for Prairie Heights Community School Corporation for 19 years, was a member of South Milford Methodist Church, Emmaus Community, and was a volunteer for the South Milford Fire Department.  He was married June 27, 1953, in Avilla, to June M. Freeman. She survives.  Also surviving are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Debra and Dave King, Avilla, Janice and Dick Owens, Rome City, Becky Walker, LaGrange, and Carmen and Mike Stacer, Cadiz, Ky.; two sons and daugthers-in-law, Curtis and Terri Wilson, Howe, and Terry and Chela Wilson, Plain City, Utah; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Joan and George Monesmith, Ft. Wayne; his stepfather, Ray Garber and friend Helen, Ft. Wayne; one stepsister, Linda Fremion, Hudson; and one stepbrother, Ted Garber, Ft. Wayne. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Young Family Funeral Home Kendallville Chapel and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at South Milford Methodist Church.  Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Pastor Barbara K. Cross officiating.  Burial will be in Woodruff Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to South Milford Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be sent to youngfamilyfh@sbcglobal. net.  Young Family Funeral Home Kendallville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  – Contributor: LaGrange Standard, LaGrange, Indiana, November 2006

Wilson, Violetta Mabel (Cain), 89, died today at the Lawton Convalescent Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 24, 1861 in Ontario, LaGrange County, the daughter of Remington and Betsey (Sieber) Cain and was one of a family of several children. When a child she moved with her parents to DeKalb County. Jan. 8, 1882 she married John Hopkins Wilson of Edgerton, Ohio, and they had 6 daughters and one son. Much of her life was spent in Rome City and vicinity. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the last living charter member of Orange Chapter, OES. Her husband died May 10, 1940. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Donat and a son, George of Rome City; a daughter, Mrs. Inez Wilson, Gladwin Park, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Dollie Emerick of Kendallville; 21 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral at Rome City Methodist Church Sunday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. –Noble Co., Indiana Obituary in Feb. of 1951

Wilson, Vira M. (Donat), 90, died Aug. 6, 2002 at her son's home in Kirklin.  She had owned and operated Vi's Flowers, Wolcottville, for many years, then worked for Dale's Florist in Ligonier.  She was a member of the Church of God.  She was born March 23, 1912 in Orange Twp, Noble County, to Riley and Ella (Bates) Donat.  She married Robert L. Wilson in Goshen on Nov. 2, 1929.  He died in 1970.  A daughter, Roberta, a brother and 2 sisters also preceded her in death.  Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Mae Wilson of San Antonio, Texas; a son, Riley Wilson of Kirklin; 5 sisters, Vera Speicher of LaGrange, Velva Clouse of San Antonio, Viola Losh of Jeffersonville, Velda Holden of Westminster, Calif., and Venita Parker of Goshen; 4 grandchildren, Michael, David, Christopher and Robert Wilson; and 4 great-grandchildren.  Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home.  Bural, Orange Cemetery.  –Noble Co., Indiana Obituary on Aug. 7, 2002

Wimmer, Dee - 62, died last evening at the home of his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Wimmer, at Shipshewana. The body is at the Shoup Funeral Home in Howe. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, with burial in the Pretty Prairie Cemetery. Mr. Wimmer was born at Converse IN. His wife, Maude Flynn Wimmer of Springfield IL, died three years ago. Since then Mr. Wimmer had lived with his parents. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Converse. - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by Jim Knowles from March 30, 1939 in Howe Ind.

Windle Dorothy V, 76, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly September 31,  (?) 2000at her residence.  She was born in LaGrange County on June 15, 1924 to Theodore and Eva (Hart) Ernsberger.  On August 16, 1947 in Kendallville she married Donald E. Windle, who died January 7, 1990.  She attended Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla.  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Tim Cantwell of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ann Windle and Greg and Carol Ernsberger, all of Kendallville; a brother, Wilburn Ernsberger of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Services in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.  Burial, Lake View Cemetery.  – Noble Co., Indiana on Oct. 5, 2000

Windle,  Lucile, 75, formerly of 322 Gertrude St., Kendallville, died today in LaGrange Hospital. A lifetime area resident, she was a restaurant cook and member of Elmwood Mennonite Church, Kendallville. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Earl (Bernice) Millhouse of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Norman (Patricia) Simon of Pleasant Lake; a son, Donald Shultz of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Mary Stout of Venice, Fla.; a brother, Russell Hope of Canton, Ohio; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. –Noble Co., Indiana Obituary on May 13, 1986

Wingstrom, Donald Eric  - 87, of Wolcottville died Friday August 4, 2006 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Mr. Wingstrom was born on July 12, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Eric and Mabel (Gorr) Wingstrom; they both precede him in death. On April 2, 1941 he married Pearl Strieter in Chicago, IL.  Before moving to Dallas Lake, in LaGrange County 20 years ago, he was the Administrator for the LaPorte County Health Department for 18 years. He was a United States Army veteran serving in World War II. Where he was awarded three bronze stars and served in the African and European Theaters. He was a member of the Indiana Environmental Association, National Environmental Health Ass., Indiana Public Health Association, Past President of the LaPorte County EMS (1973-1980), Past President of the Indiana Association of Sanitarians Northwest Chapter, Past President of the 5 Lakes Association, a member of the LaGrange American Legion Post #215, Pine Lake Yacht Club, former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in LaPorte, current member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange, and current President of Dallas Bay Homeowners Association.  Surviving Mr. Wingstrom is his wife, Pearl Wingstrom of Wolcottville, two sons and daughter-in-laws, Jeffrey and Marilyn Wingstrom and Greg and Pam Wingstrom all of Wolcottville, IN, five grandchildren, and a sister Virginia Wingstrom of Show Low, AZ. He is also preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Schonbery.  Services will be held on Monday August 7, 2006 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange, IN with Rev. James Simpson officiating. Visitation will also be held at the church from 10:00 am until the 1:00 pm service time.  Memorials are to the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church or Acres, Inc.at 1802 Chapman Rd, Huntertown, IN. 46748- Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana - Aug. 2006

Winslette, Otis C.  -  61, of Topeka, IN died Monday, November 11, 2013 at his home after a year long battle with cancer. Mr. Winslette was born on July 18, 1952 in Milledgeville, GA to Otis R. Winslette, Jr. and Eunice K. "June"(Miller) Winslette. They preceded him in death. In 1995, Otis moved to LaGrange County from Eatonton, GA, when he was transferred to the area with Lippert Components in Goshen, IN where he was the general manager. Before moving to LaGrange County, he had worked with the Georgia Department of Corrections, and Baldwin County, GA and Putnam County, GA Sherriff's Departments. He owned and operated Winslette's County Inn in Topeka from 1997-2003 and had worked at the LaGrange County Jail and as a reserve officer with Shipshewana and Topeka Police Departments. He also served for many years and retired from the Topeka Volunteer Fire Department. Otis was a certified firearms instructor, ILEA instructor, STOPS instructor and had been a hostage negotiator. He was a member of Marshall Memorial Baptist Church in Eatonton, GA. On June 4, 1977 in Hillsboro, GA he married Kay Morgan; Mrs. Winslette survives in Topeka, IN. Also surviving is a daughter, Kara Garrett of Topeka, IN; a son, David Winslette in Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, Miles and Makayla Mast and Vivian Winslette. Also preceding him in death was a brother, David R. Winslette. Funeral services will be on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Eden Worship Center, 4095 S 900 W, Topeka, IN with Pastors Harold Gingerich and Matt Gingerich officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 4-8 pm and one hour prior to services on Thursday. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 2-3 pm at Williams Funeral Home, 306 N. Jefferson, Eatonton, GA. A graveside service will begin at 3 pm at Pine Grove Cemetery in Eatonton, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Wolfe, Paul L.  - 89, of Shipshewana died Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange.  Mr. Wolfe was born November 16, 1915, in Howe, IN to Christian G. and Aura (Swihart) Wolfe. They are both deceased.   He married Jewell (Julie) Reader on November 16, 1943, at Fort Campbell, KY.; Julie survives in Shipshewana, IN.  He was employed as Treasurer of Wolfe Grain Company and worked in Public Relations for Edd’s Supplies, Inc. in Shipshewana, IN.   He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the LaGrange American Legion Post 215. He was also a member of the Shipshewana Lions Club and the St. Joseph Catholic Church in LaGrange.   Mr. Wolfe had served on the LaGrange County Council for 12years, was the Town Clerk of Shipshewana for 40years and served on the Shipshewana Parks Board for 15years. He was also the first Grandfather at the Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School.   Also Surviving are two daughters and son-in-laws, Nancy and James Baldwin of Richland, MI.; Cathy and Michael Miller of Middlebury, IN.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Christopher Wolfe of Bristol, IN. and Stephen and Cindy Wolfe of Eden Prairie, MN.; one sister Jeanette Locke of Winchester, VA,; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Catharine Schnelker.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in LaGrange, with the Father Mark Weaver officiating. Burial will be at Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN.  Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2005 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the Frurip-May Funeral Home.  Memorials may be contributed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Shipshewana-Scoot Elementary School Kindergarten Classes. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Wolheter, Doris Pauline (Slentz) -  92, of Kendallville died Saturday, January 10, 2009, in Shepherd of the Hill, Kendallville where she had resided for 2 ½ years. Mrs. Wolheter moved to this area at the age of seven from Constantine, Michigan. She had worked as a proofreader at the LaGrange Standard and retired from A-1 Production of Kendallville in 1979. She was a member of the South Milford United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Friendship Club, and was a 4-H leader.  She was born January 6, 1917, in St. Joe County, Michigan, to Homer Leroy and Minnie (Smittendorf) Slentz. On February 27, 1935, in South Milford, she married Leland M. Wolheter.  Surviving are a daughter, Janet Gorman of Ralston, Nebraska; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Bonita Wolheter of Wolcottville and R.D. and Julia Wolheter of Wolcottville; seven grandchildren and their spouses, John and Kim Wolheter of Wolcottville, Rev. James and Jenny Wolheter of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, South America, Rev. Jeff and Andrea Wolheter of Kendallville, April and Jose Aguinaga of Glendale, Arizona, Wil Gorman, III and Bernadette Gorman of Omaha, Nebraska, Kara and Matt Dunker of Goshen, and Neal and Lydia Wolheter of Wolcottville; 13 great grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Dustin, Coy, Cy, Cade, Wesley, Ethan, Elizabeth and Reese Wolheter, and Liam, Libby and Finnegan Gorman; and one sister, Dorothy Traster of Kendallville.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, and a sister, Elsie Baker Singleton.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the South Milford United Methodist Church, with Pastor Barbara Cross officiating. Burial will be in Woodruff Cemetery.  Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Baker, Mike Baker, John Traster, and David Traster. Active pallbearers will be John Wolheter, James Wolheter, Jeff Wolheter, April Aguinaga, Wil Gorman, Neal Wolheter, Kara Dunker, and Matt Dunker.  Calling will be Tuesday, January 13, 2009, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.  Preferred memorials are to the South Milford United Methodist Church or Gideon's International. – LaGrange Co., Indiana Newspaper Obituary, Jan. 2009

Wood, Hugh A. - Dec. 15, 1927-Nov. 13, 2004 - HOWE, Ind., Hugh A. Wood, 76, 1640 E. Ind. 120, died Saturday at his residence.  He was born Dec. 15, 1927, in Mongo, to John Russell and Margaret (Kelly) Wood.  On Nov. 19, 1971, he married Betty L. Yeager.  He was employed at Dometic Corp., LaGrange, for 28 years as an electrician before his retirement in 1991. He was a lifetime LaGrange County resident.  He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp. during World War II, and the Merchant Marines.  He is survived by his wife Betty, Howe; two daughters, Laura Pitt, Indianapolis, and Mary (Kevin) Turner, Howe; three sons, Michael Wood, Carson City, Nev., John (Barbara) Wood, LaGrange, and David (Rebecca) Wood, Bronson, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Karen Wittrig, Goshen; a sister, Eleanor (Otis) Lash, Angola; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Beverly Wood on March 10, 1994; and a grandson, Thomas Hugh Wood in 1990. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange.  The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Don Matteson officiating.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Howe.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Pleasant Hill Missionary Church, Bronson, Mich.  -Source: "The Goshen News," Goshen, Indiana, Nov. 2004        #2 Hugh A. Wood, of Howe and 76 years of age, of 1640 E. S.R. 120, died in his home Sat.  Nov. 13, 2004.  He was born Dec. 15, 1927, in Mongo to John Russell and Margaret (Kelly) Wood. He married Betty L. Yeager on Nov. 19, 1971, in LaGrange. She survives, along with two daughters, Laura Pitt of Indianapolis and Mrs. Kevin (Mary) Turner of Howe; three sons, Michael Wood of Carson City, Nev., John (Barbara) Wood of LaGrange and David (Rebecca) Wood of Bronson. a stepdaughter, Karen Wittrig of Goshen; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Wood, on March 10, 1994, and a grandson, Thomas Hugh Wood, in 1990.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, where the funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Don Matteson will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Howe.  Mr. Wood was a lifelong resident of LaGrange County. He retired in 1991 after 28 years as an electrician at Dometic Corp., LaGrange. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp in World War II and the U.S. Merchant Marine.  Memorials may be given to Pleasant Hill Missionary Church, 886 Pleasant Hill Road, Bronson, MI 49028. - Source: "Elkhart Truth," Publication Place: Elkhart , IN , US, Monday, Nov. 16, 2004

Woodbury, Marian E. (Pfenning) -  64, of Ligonier, died on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Ms. Woodbury was born on March 29, 2941 in Howe, IN to Clarence and Lucy (Smith) Pfenning, Sr.  She had lived the last 25 years in Ligonier where she was a homemaker.  She is survived by her loving companion Richard E. Haslett of Ligonier, one daughter Robin Woodbury of Rome City, IN, three sons Rancie & Shelly McLaughlin of Midland, TX, Scott & Nicole McLaughlin of Milford, IN, and Jerry & Renee McLaughlin of Ligonier, IN, two sisters Margaret Freet of Elkhart, IN and Marjorie Juday of Inglis, FL, one brother Paul Pfenning of Ligonier, IN and 13 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister and four brothers.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Howe, IN at a later date. There are no services.  Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Worman, Lewis H.  - 81, of Albion, IN, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at North Ridge Village in Albion.  Mr. Worman moved from West Lafayette, IN to Albion in 1951. He retired from Central Noble School Corporation in Albion in 1989 where he had taught Vocational Agriculture since 1951. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Albion and a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II.   Mr. Worman was born on March 29, 1927 in Dekalb County, IN to Terry A. and Perlie (Hoffman) Worman. On May 28, 1949 he married Janice V. Bragg in Auburn, IN. Mrs. Worman survives in Albion.  Also surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Kenneth Davis of Leesville, SC and Jennifer and Douglas Gaff of Albion; four sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Rose Worman of Wolcottville, IN, Paul and Kim Worman and Matthew and Mary Worman all of Albion, and Andrew and Jane Worman of Dunnellon, FL; fourteen grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Worman of Butler, IN.  Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 11:00 am at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Albion, with Rev. Thelma Megill-Cobbler officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery in Dekalb County at a later date.  Visitation will be on Friday, November 14, 2008 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the church.  Memorials may be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. - Source:  Obituary from the LaGrange Publishing Co., Indiana

Wortinger, Benjamin -Hapatch:  an old citizen of Clearspring, died and was buried last Saturday.  He had lived his alotted four score years, and was much respected as a citizen and and a neighbor by those that knew him best. #2 Clay: Benj. Wortinger, aged about 70 years, died at his residence in the north part of Clearspring twp.On the 30th.  Mr Wortinger was a good citizen and many years a member of the German Baptist church. -  "The Standard," LaGrange, Indiana,  May 7, 1885

Wright, Revere H.  -  son of George and Margaret (Hill) Wright , died on the 11th day of August, 1896.  He was born March 29, 1895.  Funeral: Aug. 13, 1896, from the residence of the parents in Springfield township, conducted by Rev. J.P. Jones. * Maternal grandson of John C. & Sarah L. (Baker) Hill.- Source:  LaGrange Standard, August 20, 1896

Wuthrich, Arthur S.  -  died at the home of his sister on N. Detroit Street Friday November 26, 1937, at age 72 following several years of retirement on account of ill health. The funeral was held at the Wuthrich home at 2:30 PM where the remains were brought back from the Carney Frurip Funeral Home. Rev. D.C. Truesdale of the Presbyterian Church conducted the service. Mrs. Carrie D. Smith furnished special music. Burial occurred at Greenwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were L. Hensen, W. Wickerman, L. Jordan, George Spangler, James Fook, F.E. Rozelle. Mrs. John A. Gage of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and others were present including Raymond Kline of Wakareis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Juday of Sturgis Michigan, Mrs. Henry Rheyer and daughters of Kendallville, Indiana. Mr. Wuthrich was born near Coldwater, Michigan September 25, 1865, the son of John and Julia Wuthrich. He obtained his early education in the public schools of Van Buren Township in LaGrange County and immediately began teaching in the home county, continuing for several years. He was one of the first to attend high school and subsequently attended the teacher training college at Valparasio, Indiana. He then gave more years of teaching in the home county. He then found new employment in a new field in the manufacture of fabric gloves. He was successively, laborer, manager/owner and followed the business for 25 years, 10 at Kendallville, Indiana and 15 at South Bend, Indiana. Due to ill health he retired in 1932 making his home with his sister in LaGrange, Indiana. His was a life promoted by ambition and filled with labor, intensive in everything he desired to do. He was a devoted father and a progressive citizen. - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by C. A. Wuthrich 1937 “La Grange Standard” Obituary

Wuthrich, Charles C. - The funeral of Charles C. Wuthrich, native of Van Buren Twp. was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. from the old Wuthrich homestead on N. Detroit Street. The Presbyterian pastor Rev. B.F. Richer was in charge and internment was made in Greenwood Cemetery. He died suddenly last Friday afternoon at 3:00 P.M. He was stricken with paralysis two hours before his death. He died in his home in Duluth, Minnesota. Mr. Wuthrich was born in LaGrange County August 13, 1871 the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wuthrich. He lived there till he was a young man. For the past 36 years he lived in Duluth, and had been a passenger conductor on the Duluth-Winnepeg and Pacific Railroad for the past 34 years. He was a member of the Order of Railroad Trainmen and the Presbyterian Church of Duluth. He was married to Sophie Vogelpohl September 25, 1914. Survivors are the widow, three brothers, Arthur of LaGrange, Omar S. of South Bend, Indiana, and Clyde G. of Los Angeles, California, and four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Gage of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Mabel and Maude Wuthrich of LaGrange, and Mrs.  Blanche Churchill of Sacramento, California.  (B. August 13, 1871 D. April 27, 1934) - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by C. A. Wuthrich from the “LaGrange Standard,” May 3, 1934 Obituary

Wuthrich, John - “JOHN WUTHRICH, SOLDIER, ANSWERS LAST ROLLCALL” -  a veteran of the war for the union, died last evening about half past six o'clock, at his home on North Detroit Street, after an illness of several months from the infirmities of age. Mr. LeCount, pastor of the Presbyterian church will have charge of the funeral service, at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, at the residence. Mrs. Wuthrich and nine children are the surviving members of the family.  Mr. and Mrs. Wuthrich celebrated their golden wedding, Saturday, August 20, 1914, at which time all the children-and all of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Wuthrich are living-traveled an aggregate of twenty-two thousand miles to be with their parents on that occasion. These nine children--forming one of the most remarkable families in LaGrange county--are Arthur S. Wuthrich of South Bend; Mrs. J. A. Gage of Texico, Illinois; Mabel E. Wuthrich of LaGrange; Maude C. Wuthrich of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Charles C. Wuthrich of Duluth, Minnesota; Guy S. Wuthrich of Louisville, Kenturcky; Omar S. Wuthrich of Souris, Manitoba, Canada; Mrs. J. B. Churchill of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Clyde G. Wuthrich of Calgary, Canada.  Mr. Wuthrich was born in Switzerland seventy-nine years ago last month. He came to the United States in 1858 and located in this county, his home until his death. He enlisted in Company F of the Eighty-Eighth regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, August 4, 1862, and was a faithful soldier until he received an honorable discharge, April 16, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Wuthrich were married August 29, 1864, at Lexington, now Brighton, in Greenfield township, by John Plank, a pioneer German Baptist minister.  Mrs. Wuthrich was born in Germany and was the daughter of Jacob and Mary Spangler, pioneers in LaGrange County.  Mr. Wuthrich lived a long and useful life. He accepted every duty and every responsibility, even offering his life for his county.  He has now answered the last call, and he met death as bravely and simply as he lived, without fear or trembling, holding fast to the faith that had sustained him all along the way. - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by C. A. Wuthrich from the “LaGrange Standard,” June 24, 1915 * Note from submitter: our records indicate marriage took place 9/20/1864

Wuthrich, Maude  - 65, died last Friday evening in the old Wuthrich home on N. Detroit Street a week following the death of her brother Charles Wuthrich in Duluth, Minnesota. Miss Wuthrich had been ill for about 2½ years from paralysis and had been here with her sister Mabel for the past year. She had been principal of the public school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma for 18 years but was forced to give up her work because of her health. She was born November 6, 1869 in LaGrange County the daughter of John and Julia Wuthrich.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 P.M. CST from the Wuthrich home. Rev. B.F. Richer was in charge of the services . Internment was made in the Wuthrich lot in Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving Miss Wuthrich are her sisters Mabel Wuthrich of LaGrange, Mrs. John A. Gage of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Mrs. Blanche Churchill of  Sacramento, California, and her brothers Arthur of LaGrange, Omar S. of South Bend, Indiana, and Clyde of Los Angeles, California. Two brothers preceded her in death, Rev. Guy Wuthrich who died 4 years ago in Augusta, Kentucky and Charles who died April 27 at his home in Duluth, Minnesota. Mrs. Churchill left for LaGrange as soon as possible after being informed of her sister’s death. She left Sacramento, California at midnight Saturday and arrived at Chicago Sunday at 3:45 P.M. after 14 hours in the air. She made the trip in a Boeing plane of the United Airlines and will return home in the same manner after two weeks here. Her brother Clyde was in New York when his brother died and came to LaGrange for the funeral. He has been here since and was here when his sister passed away. ( B. Nov. 6, 1869 D. May 4, 1934) - Contributed to the LaGrange GenWeb by C. A. Wuthrich from the LaGrange paper May 10, 1934

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