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ABEL, Helen (Schies)

Anderson Bulletin
March 30, 1957

Helen Abel Dies Today

Mrs. Helen Schies Abel, 66, 2112 Pearl St., died at her residence this morning at 5:30 after an illness of seven months. Mrs. Abel was born Jan. 5, 1891, in Anderson. She was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, the Rosary Society, St. Annes Study Club and the National Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include the husband, Joseph, three sons, Paul Abel, Cleveland, Ohio, Theodore Abel, Indianapolis; and Eugene Abel, Anderson; four daughters, Miss Rosemary Abel, at home; Mrs. John Taylor, St. Augustine, Fla.; Mrs. Thomas Kennedy, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. William Kumkoski, Anderson; two brothers, George Schies, Union City, and Emmett Schies, Knox, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Thecla Schies, Anderson; Mrs. William Siddall, Crown Point, Sister Marie Emilie, Hollywood, Calif., and Sister Marie Antoinette, Alexandria, Va.; 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at St, Marys Church Tuesday morning at 9 oclock by the Rev. Francis Kienly, pastor, and burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery.

Submitted by: Kathy Heckman - 10/3/2007

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ABEL, Joseph

Herald
Friday, Dec. 31, 1976

Joseph Abel Dies

A retired glassblower, Joseph E. Abel, 94, died Thursday morning at his home, 2112 Pearl St. Born in Meadville, Pa., he lived in this area most of his life. He was employed at Delco-Remy Division before his retirement. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus more than 50 years. Surviving are seven children, Rosemary Abel, at home, Paul Abel of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. John (Magdalen) Taylor of St. Augustine, Fla., Theodore Ted Abel of Indianapolis, Mrs. Thomas (Elinor) Kennedy of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. William (Madonna) Kumkoski of Anderson, and Eugene Abel of Decatur, Ill,; 29 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be said Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church by the Rev. Joseph Ruffing. Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Submitted by: Kathy Heckman - 10/3/2007

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ALUMBAUGH, George W.  (Extracted from the Elwood Call Leader, Monday, November 14, 1921, Front Page.) [Surnames:  ALUMBAUGH, STONE.]  George W. ALUMBAUGH, 75, died at his home at 1412 South Twenty-fifth Street at 6:15 this morning, of heart trouble after an illness of about one year's duration. He was a well known citizen of Elwood and a man who was universally liked by those who knew him. He is survived by the widow and two children, William Alumbaugh and Mrs. Ray Stone, of this city, and four stepchildren, Charles and George Gifford and Mrs. lee Waymire, of this community and Mrs. William Shores, of West Virginia. He has three sisters and two brothers who are residents of Sullivan County. The arrangements for the funeral had not been completed this afternoon.

ARNOLD, Robert D.   (Submitted by Thomas Weisbach, [email protected]  31 Jul 2001.  Please contact me if you find a connection.)  [Surnames:  ARNOLD, DUNCAN, MILLION, GRANT, BROOKER.]  (Extracted from the original obituary in the Anderson Herald-Bulletin, Thursday, Sept 17, 1987. )   ELWOOD - Robert Duncan ARNOLD,  75, Land Harbors, Lynville, N. C., died Tuesday morning at the home of a son in Elwood following an extended illness.  He was born in Anderson and lived here several years prior to moving to Lynville. He  retired from Fisher Guide as an electronic engineer.  His memberships included:   East Lynn Christian Church in Anderson;  Amvets; and the Fraternal Order of Foresters.  He was made a honorary deputy sheriff in North Carolina.  He was a U. S. Army veteran, having served in World War II.  Survivors included his widow, Ruth M. Million; a son, Robert Donald Arnold of Elwood; two sisters, Verna Grant of Pendleton and Doris Brooker; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Services were held Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 A.M. at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood.  The Rev. David Stowers officiated.  Burial was in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.  [Note:  Robert was the son of Edgar and Clara (Duncan) Arnold.]

BARRON, Myrtle C.  (Submitted by Ed Lincoln, [email protected], 17 Jan 2002.)   [Surnames:  BARRON; WHITE; PEAK; OLVEY]  (Obituary from unknown newspaper - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1968.)   Mrs. Myrtle C. Barron, 88 of 1534 Walnut St., widow of Rufus Barron, died Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Westside Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A native of Hamilton County, born Oct. 2, 1880, to Joseph and Eliza Peak White, she had resided in Anderson most of her life.  She was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and of the Friendly Club.  Her husband died in 1947.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Luella) Olvey of Anderson; two sons, Leo Barron of Anderson, and Max Barron of Lake Wood, Calif.; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.  The family will receive friends today at the Baker Brothers Funeral Home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Baker Mortuary by the Rev. Edwin Helm of Emmanuel Church.  Interment will be in East Maplewood Cemetery.

BARNES, Elizabeth

Tuesday, October 13, 1925
Anderson Daily Bulletin, p. 1
Elizabeth Barnes (maiden name unknown)

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, age 73, who died at 6:30 p.m. yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Hutton, 2104 Columbus avenue, will beheld at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the daughter's home. Rev. Dana Richardson, pastor of the East Lynn Christian Church, will be in charge. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery. The deceased is survived by three children, Mrs. Hutton, Mrs. Clara Mitchell, and Hazel A.; five sisters and a brother, residing in Ohio. Mrs. Barnes was the widow of Shannon Barnes, former Anderson truck gardener. Mr. Barnes expired about three years ago. Mrs. Barnes has been a resident of Anderson for the past thirty years.

Submitted by: Anonymous Researcher - July 15, 2007

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BARNES, Shannon

Thursday, November  9, 1922
Anderson Daily Bulletin, p. 3
Shannon Barnes

Shannon Barnes, age 66, farmer, residing four miles northeast of the city, died at 4 o' clock yesterday afternoon at the Home hospital of blood poisoning resulting from a scratch on the hand inflicted by a rooster. The funeral has not been arranged. Mr. Barnes was moving chickens from his coop three weeks ago when a rooster scratched him on the back of the left hand. The wound was slight and was given no attention at first. The scratch became infected and last week general blood poisoning set in. His condition had been serious for three days. Mr. Barnes lived at 3702 Clark street until four weeks ago when he moved to the farm northeast of the city. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, and three daughters, Mrs. Clara Mitchell, and Mrs. John Hutton of Anderson, and Mrs. Daisy Feester, of Newcastle.

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BARRON, Rufus Alexander.  (Submitted by Ed Lincoln, [email protected], 17 Jan 2002.)   [Surnames:  BARRON; WHITE; PEAK; OLVEY]  Obituary in the Anderson Daily Bulletin:   Funeral services for Rufus BARRON, age 72, 1534 Walnut street, who died yesterday morning in his home, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Central Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Gorrell and Rev. James Baker in charge.  Burial will be in East Maplewood. The body will be taken to the church at 12:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon to lie in state until the hour of the services.  The body was returned to the residence at 3:00  o'clock this afternoon from the Baker Brothers funeral home. 

BENEFIEL, Roy (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Daily Bulletin, Friday, 22 Feb. 1963, page 2. Roy E. Benefiel, 78, Decker Block apartments, died about midnight last night at home following an illness of several months. A native of Jackson twp., he had lived in Anderson all of his life. Mr. Benefiel served for 15 years as a member of the police force and had been retired for some time. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Bulen of Vero Beach, Fla.; one son, William L. Benefiel, RR 6; one sister, Mrs. Emmett Huffman, Anderson; one grandson, L. Keith Bulen of Indianapolis, a state representative; four nephews, Harry, William B, and Wayne Benefiel and Wilburn Moore, all of Anderson. The body was taken to the Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home. Arrangements are being delayed pending the arrival of the daughter from Florida.

BENHAM, Allie May (Long).  (Submitted by Thomas Weisbach, [email protected]  31 Jul 2001.)    [Allie May Benham nee Long, wife of Charles Lincoln Benham.]  [Surnames:  BENHAM, LONG, DUNCAN.]  The Anderson Herald, Thursday Sept 13, 1917, Page 8, Col 6.  Mrs. Allie May BENHAM, age 54, 811 West Fifth street, died yesterday morning at St. John's hospital, of stomach trouble and complications. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p. m. at the Central Christian church with Rev. J. W. Underwood conducting the sermon. Mrs. Benham was born on September 23, 1863 at Leavenworth, Ind., and moved to Anderson in 1890. She is survived by two daughters:  Miss Mildred Benham and Mrs. Cliorffd [sic] Duncan; one sister Miss Kate Long, of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Edward Long, of this city, and Clifford Long, of Knoxville, Tenn. Two daughters are dead.

BRANNEN, Frank.  (Submitted by Bobby Blair, [email protected], 01 Sep 2001.  The original obituary appeared in the Elwood Call Leader,  Wed., 02 Aug, 1933, and it is from this submission that the following extraction was made.)  [Surnames:  BRANNEN, KAHLER, LYNCH, OWENS].  Former Local Citizen Dies in Wisconsin Home.  July 30, 1933.  Frank BRANNEN died suddenly at home in Fort Atkinson, Wis., Monday night from heart trouble.  He was aged 54 and was a former Elwood glass worker.  He is survived by 2 sisters:  Mrs. Mary Lynch of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Anna Kahler, of 426 N. 10th Street, Elwood; and, a daughter, Mrs. Everett Owens of Pendleton, Indiana.  His wife died several years earlier.  Mr. Brannen left Elwood about 14 years ago, having been a former resident for many years.  He was employed at the Macbeth Evans Glass Company plant.  His body was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Owens, in Pendleton and funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 o'clock tomorrow.  Burial was in the Pendleton Cemetery.  

BRANNEN, James A. (Submitted by Bobby Blair, [email protected], 31 Aug 2001.)  The original obituary appared in the Elwood Call Leader on Monday, 27 Mar 1916.)  [Surnames:  BRANNEN, JOHNSTON, KAHLER, LYNCH].  James A. BRANNEN, a resident of the city for the past 25 years, died late Saturday evening at the home 234 North fifth street, following a long illness from dropsy and a complication of diseases. The deceased was born June 12, 1874, in Pittsburgh where the early part of his life was spent. Twenty-five years ago he came to this city and Elwood has since been his home. He was married December 7, 1907, to Miss Rose Johnston and to their union was born 3 children, two of whom are living; James age 5 and Charles, age 3. Besides the wife and children, he is survived by one brother, Frank Brannen and two sisters, Mrs. William Kahler, of this city, and Mrs. J. H. Lynch, of Pennsylvania. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at St. Joseph's church. Father Biegel in charge, and interment will follow in the city cemetery.

BRICKER, Audrey (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Herald and Anderson Daily Bulletin, Vol I., No. 1 August 31, 1973 Audrey Bricker, 74, 1811 S 10th St., widow of Glen Bricker, died at a local nursing home Thursday morning. She was a native of Markleville but had lived here many years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Lucinda) Broyl, two sons, Forest R and Robert L Bricker all of Anderson; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 pm Saturday at the Harold Rozelle Funderal Home. Burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.

BRICKER, Charles C. (submitted by Mary Stuart) Charles C. Bricker, 90, 5315 Madison Ave. Rd., died last night at St. Johns Hospital at 7:00 after a three-week illness. A native of Montpelier, he was born Dec. 6,,1879,the son of Christopher and Lydia Sutton Bricker and was reared in Blackford and Delaware County area, where he attended school. He had resident in the community for over fifty years and had been engaged in farming. Charles wife, Ella Mae, died in 1929 Surviving are two daughters, Lydia Stewart and Bertha Mae DeLong of Anderson; two sons Herman L. Bricker and Charles Francis Bricker of Anderson; and two grandsons. Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:30 pm. Friday at the Sells and Rowe Funeral home with the Rev. Lilburn Stottlemyer in charge. Interment will be in the Whetstone Cemetery, friends will be received in the funeral home on Thursday, 4 E9 pm


BRICKER, Charles Elmer (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Daily Bulletin, Saturday, July 6, 1963, p. 3 Charles Bricker, 83, Anderson, died at 12:36 pm Friday at a hospital in Logansport. He was born in Madison County and had farmed near Anderson most of his life. The survivors include a son, Virgil Bricker, Daleville, two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Taylor, Anderson; Mrs. Clara Neely, St. Paul, Minn. - eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Shirey Funeral Home, Daleville, at 10:30 am Monday. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday.


BRICKER, Clara (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Daily Bulletin, Monday, Nov. 9, 1925, page. 11 Mrs. Clara Bricker, age seventy, widow of Silas Bricker, died at 3:25 am today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dan Closser, 1647 West Seventh Street. Mrs. Bricker, who had been an invalid for the past six years, suffered a stroke of paralysis almost two years ago. She had resided at the home of Mrs. Closser for the past two months. Funeral services will be held at 10;30 am Wednesday at the daughter's home. Burial will be in the Maplewood cemetery.
The deceased is survived by eight children: Mrs. Dan Closser, Mrs. Will Closser, Luther Bricker, George Bricker, Jacob Bricker, Mrs. Oscar Melson, all of Anderson; Mrs. Levi Steinen, of Vero Beach, Fla:, and Mrs. Herman Poland, of Batavia, Ill.; thirty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Bricker was born in Rush County, Indinaa. She removed to Anderson following her marriage to Silas Bricker in 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Bricker had celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary a short time prior to Mr. Bricker's death.

BRICKER, Clarence (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Daily Bulletin, March 25, 1946, p. 9 Perkinsville, March 25 - Clarence Monroe Bricker, age 81, died at his home here shortly after midnight Sunday. The body was taken to the George McCarty funeral home at Lapel, to remain for funeral rites at 3 pm Tuesday. Burial will be in the Neese cemetery north of here.
Surviving are the widow, Laura; two daughters, Mrs. Flora Smith, Anderson, and Mrs. Carl Fricke, of Hammond; one son, Weaver, of Perkinsville. Mr. Bricker had resided in the community for some time.


BRICKER, Cyrus (submitted by Mary Stuart) ANDERSON DAILY BULLETIN Saturday, Apr. 4, 1925 pg. 1 CYRUS BRICKER DIED TODAY NOON Cyrus Bricker, age 68, retired farmer, died today noon at his home, 1923 West Eight street, following a few weeks' illness. The funeral probably will be held Monday afternoon. Mr. Bricker retired from the farm a few weeks ago and located here. He leaves the widow and eight children.

BRICKER, Donald (submitted by Mary Stuart) DONNELL (should read Donald) BRICKER The funeral of Donnell Bricker, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Bricker, of Fall Creek township, who died Friday morning, took place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sells and Givens chapel with burial in Pleasant Walk cemetery.

BRICKER, Dorotha (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Daily Bulletin, July 14, 1936, p. 14 Miss Dorotha May Bricker, age sixteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Bricker, residing on Rural Route 1, north of Anderson, Died at 8:20 am today following a brief illness. The deceased was born and reared in this community, was a sophomore in Anderson High School and was a member of the First Pilgrim Holiness Church. Surviving are her parents, a sister, Margaret, and three brothers, William, Clarence and Marion, at home. The body was removed to the Harold Rozelle funeral home where it will lie in state until Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am for the First Pilgrim Holiness Church, with Rev. J.M. Pursley in charge. Burial will be on Pleasant Walk.

BRICKER, Etta Mae (submitted by Mary Stuart) ANDERSON DAILY BULLETIN Monday, Oct. 7, 1929 p. 6 ETTA MAE BRICKER DIED EARLY TODAY Mrs. Etta Mae Bricker, age 43, wife of Charles Bricker, south of Anderson on the Brown street road in the Whetstone community, died today at 7 a.m. following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Whetstone church. Rev. John McCorkhill, of Alexandria, and Rev. J. Wesley Stewart, pastor, will be in charge. Besides her husband, Mrs. Bricker is survived by two daughters, Ludia and Bertha Mae; three sons, Herman, Virgil and Charles; her mother, Mrs. Nancy Brown of Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Venable, of Muncie, and Mrs. Lucy Zurwell, of Richmond, and three brothers, Joseph, William, and Charles Brown, all of Richmond.

BRICKER, Lawrence (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Herald, Sunday, 7 June 1914, page 9. Lawrence Bricker. age 40, an inmate of the county infirmary for the past thirteen years, died at 11 am yesterday. He had been subject to epilepsy and suffered an attack on Friday evening which caused his death. He is a cripple. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. Two brothers and a sister live in this section and are being sought. Mr. Bricker formerly lived at Hamilton.

BRICKER, Osia (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Daily Bulletin, July 2, 1934, p. 12 Mrs. Osia Bricker, age 86, wife of Weaver Bricker, residents of this city until four months ago, died Sat. at noon at her home, four miles southeast of Marion. The husband of the deceased was formerly a plumber here. Surviving Mrs. Bricker are her husband and four children, Dorothy; age fourteen, Clarence eleven; Margaret, nine, and William, seven. The body was removed to the George McCarty funeral home at Fortville. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the First Pilgrim Holiness Church with the Rev. D. E. Snow pastor in charge. Burial was in Pleasant Walk Cemetery.

BRICKER, Rev. Russell (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Herald, October 21, 1935 Minister is Illness Victim Rev. Russell Bricker, Age 39, Dies Northwest of City. The Rev. Russell Bricker, age 38, pastor of the Soul Winner's Tabernacle, Ninth and Sycamore streets, died at 1:15a.m., yesterday at his home in the Elm Grove neighborhood, six miles northeast of Anderson. The Rev. Mr. Bricker had been ill for six months. He suffered a slight stroke of paralysis Easter morning and was the victim of a nervous breakdown as a result of overwork. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Soul Winner's Tabernacle with the Rev. William Cunningham, Alexandria: the Rev. Jasper Shaw and the Rev. Charles Webb in charge. Burial will be in Maplewood. The deceased had resided twelve years in the Elm Grove community. He was formerly pastor of the Elm Grove, Sugar Creek in Clinton county, Linwood Bethel and Pleasant Valley churches. A brother, Clyde Bricker, died five weeks ago. He married Edith Bevelheimer March 8, 1917. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Edith Bricker; two sons, Bernard and Roland Bricker; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Smith, Anderson, and Mrs. Carl Fricke, Grand Rapids, Mich.; a brother, Weaver Bricker of Anderson and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bricker of Hamilton.

BRICKER, Rush (submitted by Mary Stuart) Funeral services for Rush Bricker, age 73, resident of the Madison county infirmary, who died Tuesday, will be conducted at 10 a.m. today at the Sells Bros. mortuary. Burial will be in the Maplewood cemetery. Surviving are three brothers, John, Will, and Arnold, all of near Anderson. 11-22-1927

BRICKER, Shelton (submitted by Mary Stuart) MRS. BRICKER DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. Shelton Bricker, age 76, died suddenly yesterday at the family home, 1911Dewey street. Coroner Earl Sells was called and pronounced death due to heart disease. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Jackson Park Church of God. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery. June 18th, 1928

BRICKER, Susan (submitted by Mary Stuart) Anderson Weekly Democrat, Oct. 13, 1893 Mrs. Susan Bricker, age 78, died last evening of rheumatism of the heart in her home, 474 West Ninth Street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the Hamilton church, and the remains will be buried in that vicinity.

BUNKER, Elizabeth Lee (Fussell)  (Submitted by Toni Naccache, [email protected], on 02 Aug, 2001.  The original obituary appeared in a newspaper in Valley Falls, Kansas.)  [Surnames:  FUSSELL, BUNKER, BROWN, TRIPP, SLOOP, WRIGHT.]   Elizabeth Lee (Fussell) BUNKER.  Elizabeth Lee Fussell was born in Philadelphia, Penn., August 7, 1843.  At the age of eleven years she lost her mother, and with her father, sister and brother, moved to Pendleton, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood.  Oct. 18, 1869 she was united in marriage to John M. Bunker.  February of 1870 they came to Valley Falls Kansas, where they made their home until June, 1919, when failing health caused them to give up the home, going to live with their youngest daughter, Marie, in San Francisco, Calif., where they spent one year.  May 5th, 1920 they returned to Kansas, going to the home of their daughter, Anna, near Nortonville where after an illness of five days, the mother passed away.  While Mother Bunker had been in poor health for three years, it was hard for her friends to realize her condition, for she had such a sunny disposition, always full of love and sunshine; talked with her children and her doctor right up to the last, telling of her nice year in California.  Perhaps no other woman was better know than Mrs. Bunker, in the early days of Kansas, for she was always ready to care for the sick and help the needy.  Her whole life was full of good works and all who knew her loved her.  She was born of Quaker parentage; but later in life united with the Christian church at Valley Falls, in which faith she passed away.  She leaves to mourn for her, an aged husband and the following children and grandchildren; Jessie Brown; Walter Bunker and Charlie Bunker, Valley Falls; Jennie Tripp, Meriden, Kansas; Anna Sloop, Nortonville, Kansas; Marie Wright, San Francisco, Calif.; Earl Bunker, Kiowa, Kansas; Helen and Reamer Tripp, Meriden, Kansas, Glenn Sloop, Nortonville, Kansas and a host of dear friend.  All of the children were present at the funeral.  The bereaved families have the sympathy of many friends.  The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Chas. H. Kimball, assisted by Rev. W. F. Swain, were held at the Christian church at Valley Falls Friday afternoon, in the presence of a large congregation.  Mrs. Lou Hauck, Mrs. C. S. Burkert, Mr. Fred Legler and Mr. Frank Schindler, with Miss Irbie Utz, pianist, rendered the funeral hymns.  The burial was in Roe Hill Cemetery.  CARD OF THANKS:  We wish to thank our friends who so kindly helped in the sickness and death of our dear mother.  Thanks for the help, beautiful flowers, sweet songs and Rev. Kimball for his comforting words.  May you have just such friends in your hour of need.  /s/ John Bunker and children.

BUNKER, John Moe.   (Submitted by Toni Naccache, [email protected], on 02 Aug, 2001.  The original obituary appeared in a newspaper in Valley Falls, Kansas.) [Surnames:  FUSSELL, BUNKER, BROWN, TRIPP, SLOOP, WRIGHT.]    "OBITUARY - BUNKER.  John Moe BUNKER was born near Pendelton, Ind. August 17, 1844, and departed this life, September 15, 1924, at the age of 80 years and 28 days.  October 28, 1869 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Lee Fussell, who preceeded him to the better world four years ago.  They came to Kansas in February 1870 and settled near Valley Falls where they continued to live, with the exception of one year which they spent in San Francisco, Calif., with the youngest daughter, until the death of Mrs. Bunker.  Since that time, Mr. Bunker has made his home with the eldest daughter, Mrs. Elza Brown in Valley Falls where he passed away.  He had been in poor health for a number of years, but it was not until two weeks ago when he suffered a paralytic stroke that he was confined to his bed.  In the passing of Mr. Bunker another of Jefferson County's pioneers is gone.  He suffered all of the hardships of the first settlers of Kansas, but was always ready and willing to help any who needed his assistance.  It could well be said of him "He lived in his house by the side of the road."  He leaves to mourn his loss, one brother, W. E. Bunker of Holton, Kansas, and the following children and grandchildren:  Jessie Brown, Walter Bunker, Charlie Bunker, of Valley Falls; Jennie Tripp, of Topeka; Anna Sloop, Nortonville; Marie Wright, San Francisco, Calif; Earl Bunker, Atchison, Kansas; Helen and Reamer Tripp, Topeka; Glen Sloop, Nortonville and Linly Wright of San Francisco, Calif., besides many old friends and neighbors.  The funeral services conducted by Rev. Chas. H. Kimball, assisted by Rev. Harvey, were held from the Christian church Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of relatives and friends.  the comforting hymns were sung by Mrs. Lizzie Hauck, Mrs. C. B. Gillispie, Mrs. C. S. Burkert, Mrs. Milton Schindler, Mr. Fred Legler, Milton Schindler, Mrs. Ina Legler, pianist..  The burial was in Ross Hill cemetery by the side of his wife.  The pall bearers were Mr. C. B. Withers; Mr. John C. Burkert; Mr. Geo. Rule; Mr.  G. W. McCoy; Mr. Jas Denney and Mr. Cliff McCoy. CARD OF THANKS:  We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and death of our father.  Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sloop, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Tripp, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bunker, Walter Bunker, Charley Bunker." 

BURBRINK, Ruby Marie (Hines)

The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
May 8, 1928

Ruby BURBRINK PASSES BEYOND

Ruby Marie Burbrink, 35 years old, wife of Edward Burbrink, 612 Eighth Street, passed away last night at 10:30 o'clock at the county hospital to which place she was taken yesterday afternoon at about 4 o'clock. She had been ill for sometime and a few days ago her condition became very serious. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and her death is said to be due to acute uraemic [sic] poisoning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the St. Peter's Evangelical church, conducted by the Rev. A. Bauer, pastor of the church. Burial will be in Garland Brook cemetery. Mrs. Burbrink, before her marriage was Miss Ruby Marie Hines and she was born and reared in Anderson, Ind. She lived at that place until two years ago when with her family she moved to Columbus. She is survived by her husband, two children, Emmett, 14 years old and Norma Jean, seven years old, her mother Mrs. Alberta Hines, a brother, Carl Hines of Anderson and two sisters, Miss Esther Hines, at home and Mrs. Catherine Schies of Gary, Ind.

Submitted by: Kathy Heckman - 10/3/2007

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CARPENTER, John W.  (Submitted by Fran Reynolds, [email protected] 06 Jul 2002.  This information was extracted from the original obituary published in the  Gary Evening Post, Thursday Evening 3-3-1910, Page 1.)  [Surname:  CARPENTER.]  "GARY PIONEER DIES; RESULT OF ACCIDENT.  John W. CARPENTER succumbs to Hurt received Monday.  John W. Carpenter, one of Gary's oldest pioneers, passed away at 5 o'clock a.m. at his home at the corner of Seventeenth Avenue and Tyler Street.
Death was caused by a blow received in the stomach Monday noon from a broken singletree.  The deceased was employed by John Kendall on Monday to assist in moving a house at the corner of Twenty-fifth avenue and Massachusetts street.  Mr. Carpenter was standing near the singletree when it broke striking him in the
pit of the stomach.  The police patrol happened to be in that vicinity at the time the accident occurred and the injured man was taken to his home.  A physician was called and everything possible was done for Mr. Carpenter's relief but his life could not be saved.  The end came early this morning.  Mr. Carpenter came to Gary with his family in the early spring of 1906.  For a short time after locating here he engaged in the draying and express business.  In the summer of the same year, he, with his son Henry Carpenter, opened the first grocery store south of the Lake Shore tracks.  This store was located in a tent on what was then known as Euclid avenue.  The Carpenters later sold this store to S. I. Eisler.  The deceased then moved with his family to the south end of the city and located at the corner of Seventeenth Avenue and Tyler.  Mr. Carpenter was a little past three score and leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his death.  Henry Carpenter resides with the family in Gary and the
other son lives in Alexandria the old Carpenter home.  Mr. Carpenter was a charter member of the Pioneer Club of Gary who are grieved to lose so useful a fellow citizen.  Final arrangements for the funeral services have not yet been made but the remains will be laid in their last resting place in Alexandria." [Note:  John William Carpenter is buried in Walker Cemetery, Monroe Township, Madison County.] 

CLEM, Sarah (Troxel).  (Submitted by  Wilbur Howard (19 Aug 2002).  Obituary quoted from The Independence Daily Reporter, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Saturday, December 21, 1929:  "Sarah Troxel was born April 25, 1854, at Anderson, Indiana, and departed from this life December 19, 1929, at her home at 409 North Thirteenth Street, Independence, Kansas.  She was 75 years, 8 months and 7 days of age.  On March 30, 1873, she was united in marriage with Simeon J. Clem also of Anderson.  To this union thirteen children were born, six of whom preceded their mother to the grave.  Mr. Clem died in 1901.  Mrs. Clem leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and four sons, namely:  Mrs. L. A. Swearingen, of Elk City; Mrs. Tom Welch, of Md. Valley; Mrs. Willis Green and Mr. Perry Clem of Independence;  Mr. Walter Clem of Nowata, Oklahoma;  and Messrs. George and Lewis Clem, who lived with their mother; also ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  In 1880 she, with her husband and family, moved to a farm five miles northwest of Independence, where they lived until ten years ago, when she moved to her property in this city, living there at the time of her death.  She became a Christian in early life and united with the Methodist Church of White Post soon after their arrival in Kansas.  She  was a faithful church-goer until failing health prevented this.  She was a beautiful Christian character and her faith was steadfast, although ill health prevented her from taking active part in church affairs.  Funeral services were held at the Jackson funeral home Friday, December 20, at 2:00 p. m. and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Quaker cemetery west of Independence."  

The following article preceded the obituary:  Article quoted from the Daily Reporter, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Thursday, December 19, 1929:  PIONEER OF 1880 DIES, INDEPENDENCE - "Mrs. Sarah Clem Victim of Paralytic Stroke.  Mrs.   Sarah Clem, 75, who came to Independence in 1880, died suddenly this morning at her home, 409 North Thirteenth, at 7 o'clock, following a paralytic stroke.  She had been in failing health for several years.  With her husband, the late S. J. Clem, they came to Kansas and settled on a farm in White Post district, 5 miles west of Independence.  Mrs. Clem moved to the City 10 years ago.  She was born in Anderson, Indiana, April 25, 1854.  She was a member of the Methodist church.  She is survived by four sons, George and Lewis Clem, with whom the deceased made her home; A. T. Clem, Independence; W./A. Clem, Nowata, Oklahoma, and three daughters, Mrs. L. A. Swearingen, Elk City; Mrs. Tom Welch, Mound Valley; and Mrs. Willis Green, Independence.  The body is at the Jackson mortuary awaiting funeral plans."

CLEM, Simeon J.  (Submitted by  Wilbur Howard (19 Aug 2002).  Obituary quoted from the Daily Reporter, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Friday, August 9, 1901:  "J. S. CLEM.  Last evening a telegram from Eldorado Springs, Mo., was received addressed to Mrs. J. S. Clem in care of J. Salathiel that J. S. Clem died at about 6 p. m. yesterday. Mr. Clem was an old soldier and for twenty years has been a resident of this county, living four miles west and one mile north of town. He has been in poor health, suffering from an army trouble most of the time since he left the service. He went to Eldorado Springs three weeks ago, but was not dangerously ill until within the past week. His son, Perry Clem, went to Eldorado on Tuesday, as soon as his serious condition was known, and was with him when he died.  The remains are expected to arrive here this evening and the intention is to have the funeral at 10 a. m. tomorrow at the Friends church near his home, the burial being at the Friends cemetery. Mr. Clem leaves a wife and seven children at home, besides two married daughters, Mrs. L. A. Swearingen, of Jefferson, and Mrs. W. A. Swearengen, of Mound Valley."  [Note:  Simeon J. Clem, born: January 14, 1845 in Ohio; died: August 08, 1901 in Eldorado Springs, Missouri. His family lived in Madison County, Indiana from approximately 1850 to 1880 when they moved to Montgomery County, Kansas. Simeon J. Clem served in the Civil War as part of Company I, 20th Infantry Regiment Indiana. ]

 CLEVENGER, Charles.  (Submitted by Wayne and Rose, [email protected]  18 July 2001.   This information was extracted from the original obituary which ran in the local newspaper on Jan. 10, 1963, and which was furnished to submitter by Anderson Public Library.)  [Surnames:  CLEVENGER, COLLINS; KNOTTS, SIZELOVE, CHRISTENSON, KENDALL.]  Alexandria Man Dies at Hospital: Alexandria - Charles CLEVENGER - 67, RR 1, retired carpenter and World War I veteran, died Tuesday at the Indianapolis Veterans Hospital.  Mr. Clevenger was born west of Alexandria to Mr. and Mrs. James Clevenger and  married Glee Hazel Collins in 1918. His survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Betty Knotts, Alexandria; Mrs. Juanita Sizelove, Anderson; Mrs. Naomi Christenson, Chesterfield; and Mrs. Ida Belle Kendall, Summitville; a son Jack Clevenger, Muncie; three brothers, Elmer Clevenger, Alexandria; Troy Clevenger, Muncie; and Virgil Clevenger, Alexandria, and 17 grandchildren. Viewing was held at the Kyle Funeral Home after 7 pm on Jan. 10, 1963, with the funeral services to be conducted by the Rev. Harold  Clark, Chesterfield and the Rev. Herschall Reed, First Christian Church, where services will be held at 2 p.m.  Burial followed in the IOOF Cemetery.

CLEVENGER, Glee (Collins).  (Submitted by Wayne and Rose, [email protected]  18 July 2001.   This information was extracted from the original obituary published in the Anderson Daily Bulletin on  Tuesday, September 30, 1958.)  [Surnames:  CLEVENGER, COLLINS, KNOTTS, SIZELOVE, CHRISTENSON, KENDALL, RUBLE, LYNCH.]  Glee CLEVENGER, Alexandria, Dies  [Alexandria] - Mrs. Glee Clevenger, 59, an employee of Del Ray Restaurant in Alexandria for a number of years, died at her home at RR 1, Alexandria , at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, having been ill for six weeks.  She was employed at the local restaurant for nine years before her retirement about one year ago. She had resided in this community since her marriage 40 years ago.  Mrs. Clevenger was born in Muncie on June 18, 1899, and was the daughter of Frank and Ida May Kauffman Collins. She married Charley Clevenger on March 23, 1918 at Muncie. "Surviving in addition to the widower are: four daughters, Mrs. William Knotts, Alexandria; Mrs. Gail Sizelove, Anderson; Mrs. Leo Christenson, Chesterfield, and Mrs. Bob Kendall, Summitville: two sons, Charles Jr., West Lake, OH and Jack, Muncie. One brother, Robert Collins, Lafayette; two sisters: Mrs. Lena Ruble, Muncie; and Mrs. Naomi Lynch, DeSoto, and 17 grandchildren.   Friends were received after 7 pm Wednesday at the Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home in Alexandria.   Services were conducted at 2 pm Friday at the Nazarene Church in Alexandria. Other details were incomplete.  [Note:  Burial followed in the Oddfellows Cemetery.]

COOPER, Orla F.  (Submitted by Nancy Saulmon, [email protected]  25 Feb. 2002.  Original clipping probably appeared in Anderson, IN paper).  [Surnames:  COOPER, PHILLIPS, WHETSTONE, SEWARD, RAMSEY]  SERVICES FOR RETIRED DRUGGIST IN FRANKTON CHURCH.  Funeral services for Orla F. Cooper, 2019 W 12th St. who died Thursday following a short illness, will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Frankton Christian Church.  The body will be at the residence until noon today when it will be taken to the church in Frankton to lie in state until the hour of the funeral.  Burial will be in the Fairmount cemetery.  Surviving besides the widow, Minnie Cooper, are two sisters, Mrs. Josie Phillips of Frankton and Mrs. Steve Whetstone of near Frankton, two brothers, Arthur Cooper of Connerville and Roll Cooper of near Windfall; nieces and nephews.  Mr. Cooper was the son of Hiram Cooper and Mary Franklin Seward and was born on a farm near Frankton July 22, 1881.  When still a young boy he moved to Fairmount with his family.  Later as a young man he came to Frankton and stayed at the home of his sister.  At this time he started working in the drug store of his brother-in-law, Ernest Phillips.  BUYS FRANKTON STORE  After Mr. Phillips death Mr. Cooper operated the store for his sister until it was sold to Mr. Adams.  Later Mr. Cooper purchased the store from Mr. Adams and continued as a druggist in Frankton until his
retirement from active business Aug 18, 1937, because of ill health.  He sold the Frankton store to Glen F. Brenan.  In 1931 Mr. Cooper bought the Central Pharmacy in Anderson from Mr. Roush and was owner of the store until April 12, 1938, when he sold the place to his nephew, Orla D. Phillips.  Mr. Cooper was town clerk of Frankton for 18 consecutive years.  On April 23, 1927 he married Miss Minnie Ramsey of Paint Lick, KY.  (b.July 22, 1881;  d. July 7, 1935)

COURTNEY, Francis W.  (Submitted by his grandson, Russ Courtney, [email protected] on 11 Jul 2001.)  [Surnames:  COURTNEY, McPHEARSON.]  "Francis W. Courtney, age 55, died this morning at the home of his brother-in-law, Charles McPhearson, one mile south and two and one half miles east of Elwood, of complication of ailments, the exact nature of which baffled physicians.  Mr. Courtney and his wife, Dora, had been residing at the McPhearson home for the past several months.  Mr. Courtney was a veteran glass blower and was affillated (sic) with the A.F.G.W.N., but had not been employed at his trade for some time.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Courtney and was born in Pennsylvania, May 9, 1874.  Mr. Courtney was a member of the Pentecostal Church."  [Francis W. Courtney died in 1929 and was buried in Elwood City Cemetery.]

COURTNEY, Jane.  (Submitted by her great-grandson, Russ Courtney, [email protected] on 11 Jul 2001.)  [Surnames:  COURTNEY, STEWART, DUNLOP.]  "Yesterday, May 28, 1905 at 11:00 at her late home at 704 north 3rd street, occurred the death of Mrs. Jane Courtney, wife of Andrew Courtney. The lady was 59 years of age and had been ill for some time. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Courtney was well known in this city and has won many friends by her kind disposition and gentle manners toward those with whom she came in contact. The funeral will occur from the family residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Dunlap of the Lutheran church having charge of the services. The remains will be interred in the city cemetery."  [Note of submitter:  Her mother was Jane Stewart and her father was John Dunlop. We believe she was born in Ireland and went to Scotland with her parents. Her father was from Scotland. Her marriage registration states her name as Jane Dunlop, dressmaker and spinster. She married Andrew Courtney, a manual labourer and a bachelor. Their residence at time of marriage was stated as Coatbridge Parish, Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. They moved to the Pittsburgh,PA in 1872/1873, then to Elwood,IN in 1893.]

COURTNEY, William Bruce.  (Submitted by his brother, Russ Courtney, [email protected],  on 18 Jul 2001.)  [Surnames:  COURTNEY.]  Obituary read:  COURTNEY INFANT DIES.  William Bruce Courtney, 6-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Courtney, of 2926 Temple Avenue, Indianapolis, formerly of Elwood, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday following two days of intestinal influenza.  Rites were held at the residence in Indianapolis at 10:00 a.m. today by Rev. Joseph Petty of Pentecostal Church in Indianapolis.  Burial was in Elwood Cemetary in charge of Edgar M. Clark and Company, Inc.  Surviving besides the parents is one sister, Judith Ann, age 4, at home.  [Obit believed to have been in an Elwood newspaper.]

COURTNEY, William Edward.  (Submitted by Russ Courtney, [email protected],  on 11 Jul 2001.)  [Surnames:  COURTNEY.]  Obituary read:  Well known farmer of eastern Tipton County succumbs to complication of ailments....William E. COURTNEY, one of the best known residents of eastern Tipton County died at the Mercy Hospital this morning about 11:15 o'clock of a complications of ailments.  He had been taken to the hospital a few days ago in a serious condition. Mr. Courtney was 
born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 8, 1877 and was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Courtney, his father being a native of Scotland and his mother of Ireland. He came by this community more than 30 years ago and has been a citizen well known and highly esteemed. FATHER OF 10 CHILDREN.  He was united in marriage December 31, 1900 to Miss Mary Jane Heflin (should be Headley??per other family history obtained) and the widow, with nine of the ten children born to their union survived. The children are Mrs. Earl Ballentine of Anderson; Janet, Hazel, Mildred, Mary, James, Martha Jane, Betty Jean and Margaret Courtney of this community. One daughter, Dorothy is deceased. There is one grandson, Billy. He leaves four brothers, Andrew of Elwood, John and Frank of Fort Smith, Arkansas and James of Bridgeport, PA (should be WVA) and three sisters Mrs. John Bambrough of Elwood, and Mrs. Arthur Hamel of California and Mrs. Harry Sachse of Bridgeport WVA. MEMBER OF FRATERNITIES Mr. Courtney was a member of Elwood lodge, Knights of Pythias and of the Elwood camp. Modern Woodmen of America. He was a man who was a favorite socially with all who knew him and he had a wide circle of friends who will sincerely regret to learn of his death. The body was removed to Edgar M Clarks and prepared for burial and will be taken to the home three miles west of the city Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock after which hour friends of the family may call to pay their respects. Funeral services will be conducted at the New Lancaster Christian Church Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Reverend George Foster of Tipton and the burial will follow in the Cook Cemetery.  [ Notes of submitter:  We have a conflicting birth date....the obituary says March 8, 1877. If this date is correct, it conflicts with birth of his parent's next child, also born in 1877.  Census data for 1900 in Elwood, Indiana indicates that William was a chimney gatherer.  We have confirmed that William's father, Andrew was born in Templepatrick,County Antrim, Northern Ireland on April 28, 1842. He died August 24, 1929 and is buried in the Bridgeport Cemetery in Bridgeport West Virginia.  William's mother, Jane Dunlap/Dunlop Courtney is buried in Elwood cemetery.][Submitter advises Mr. Courtney was aged 52 at the date of death, which was 02 Mar 1929.]

  (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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