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Surnames: NEPTUNE
Decedent: Isabella Neptune
Date listed: Friday, December 12, 1919

  Mrs. Isabella Neptune, mother of Dr. James Q. Neptune, of this city died very suddenly at 1:30 this morning at her home at Willshire, Ohio, death being due to apoplexy. Mrs. Margaret Bedcord, of this city, has been caring for her and this morning at the time stated, Mrs. Neptune was seized with a cough. She told Mrs. Bedcord that she believed she was taking a cold. Then she said "No I am chocking to death. I don't see why the good Lord can't take me". Those were practically her last words, for she drew a few breaths and succunbed, passing with no suffering.
  Mrs. Neptune would have been eighty-five years of age next February. For eitghty-three years, she was a resident of this county, being one of the pioneer ladies.
  Funeral arrangements are delayed, pending word from a daughter in Nebraska.

Submitted by Linda Ead, [email protected]

Surnames: NEPTUNE
Decedent: Isabella Neptune
Date listed: Saturday, December 13, 1919

(Submitted by Linda Ead, [email protected])

Funeral Today   Services for Mrs. Isabelle Neptune at Willshire, Ohio Funeral services for Mrs. Isabella Neptune, of Willshire, Ohio, mother of Dr. James Q. Neptune, of this city, will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Methodist church at Willshire. The death of this aged lady, who is so well known here, occured suddenly, with scarcely a moments warning yesterday morning, from apoplexy.

Surnames: WEAVER
Decedent: Susanna Ellen Weaver
Date listed: Saturday, February 3, 1923

(Submitted by Kathryn Catherwood, [email protected])

OBITUARY   Susanna Ellen Weaver, daughter of Michael and Ellen (Jenkins) Weaver, was born in Champaign county, Ohio, Aug. 17th, 1852 A.D., died in Jonesboro, Grant county Indiana, Feb. 3rd 1923, at the ripe age of 70 years, 5 months and 27 days. She was bereaved of her mother when only six weeks old Conrad and Hannah Wolf kindly took her to raise, and like good Christians, as they were, they gave her the same tender and loving care as their own children, so that the relationship of the whole family was, indeed, always pleasant and homelike.
  About a year later Mr. Wolf moved to Grant County, Indiana, the children of Mr. Wolf were Wm. Henry, John George, Sarah Ellen, Mary and Hallie. All of whom are now dead except Mrs. Mary Wharton, Of Marion. There is also a daughter of Sarah Ellen, living near Marion, Mrs. Eva Wharton.
  The Weaver family consisted of Samuel Weaver of Spencerville, O., Mrs. Mary Burgoon of Lima. O., John weaver of Convey, O. , and Susanna Ellen Power, Of Jonesboro, Ind. And while the youngest, she was the first to break the family circle of death.
  On Feb. 22nd, 1872, she united in marriage with James E. Power, of Grant county, Indiana. To them was born three children as follows: James A. Power of Marion, Ind., who is married and the father of four children, all of them living; Marcus H. Power of Fairmount, Ind., married and the father of 2 children, one living; and Miss Nellie W. Power of Jonesboro Ind.
  In her young womanhood she was converted and her life was consistent with her profession, living her life in Grant county, and a large part of it in the neighborhood of the Center Christian church, west of Fairmount. The immediate cause of her death being a stroke of apoplexy this being the second stroke was fatal.
  Her husband was killed by lightening July 17, 1915 and he was buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Fairmount, Brother J. Vinson preaching the sermon, beside him, the only love of her life, she was laid to rest, the funeral services being conducted at her late home in Jonesboro, by W.F. McCormick, Christian minister of gas City, assisted by the Rev. Harper of the Jonesboro M.P. church. Elder McCormick took for his text Jno. XI, 35, "Jesus Wept," and stressed the lesson of sympathy chrystalized into helpful service, as demonstrated by Jesus himself.
  A quartette of ladies, consisting of Mesdames Dora Heimlick, Leda Hodupp, Walter Lancaster and Lillie Dickey sang very feelingly the following, "In the Garden, "Going Down the Valley" (by request) and "The Home of the Soul," (by request.)
  Her children were all present with their families except the family of Marcus, whose wife was unable to come with him. Her brothers from Ohio were present also, together with a nephew, Wesley Weaver of Spencerville, O., and nieces, Mrs. Leta Meads of Van Wert, O., and Mrs. Blanche Friend, of Fort Wayne, Ind. and also Mrs. Eva Wharton of Marion, Mrs. Mary Wharton of Marion unable to come on account of sickness.
  The floral tributes were beautiful and expressive of the high esteem of friends and neighbors. They were from the church and Sunday school at Center church, Loyal Daughters class of Gas City Christian S.S., Rebekah Lodge and Daughters of America, the neighbors and friends, Mr. Bruce Piece and Bill Iiams of Jonesboro, Mrs. Eva Wharton, Marion and a Pillow from the family.
  The day was beautiful and the smile of God's sunlight gave its peaceful benediction to the sad and bereaved mourners as though God himself lifted the gloom from their sad hearts.

Surnames: WELKER
Decedent: James Welker
Date listed: Saturday, March 29, 1924

DEATH CALLS FOR JAMES WELKER   James Welker, a well known and respected resident of this locality, died at his home south of town Saturday morniing about four o'clock. He had been in failing health for a year or more with Bright's disease and dropsy and the last few days his condition had been serious.
  Mr. Welker was born in Ohio, March 31, 1852, being the son of Frederick Welker. He married Miss Sarah White and for a short time they lived near Van Wert, Ohio. About 1880, they moved to Indiana, living a year or two on a farm near Laketon and then moving to the Bolivar neighborhood. Four children were born to them, one of whom, a twin brother to Mrs. Riley Elliott, died in infancy. Three daughters survive, Mrs. Riley Elliott and Mrs. Clarence Pretorious of North Manchester and Mrs. Charles Howell of Fortville. Mr. and Mrs. Welker also raised two boys in their home, who, while not adopted, yet had been treated as children. They are J.E. Crill formerly of North Manchester but now of Huntington and Elmer Wampler of Wabash.
  The funeral of Mr. Welker was held at the United Brethren church this afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. W.T. Kessinger conducted the service and burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.
(Submitted by Jane Lewis)

Surnames: DAVIS
Decedent: Mary Louisa Davis
Date listed: Monday, December 29, 1924

  Mrs. Mary Louisa Davis, 35, wife of Louis M. Davis of near Dixon died this Monday morning at the Van Wert county hospital of acute nephritis. She had been a patient here for several days. Funeral services will be held on Thursday.

Surnames: EVANS
Decedent: J. R. Evans
Date listed: Tuesday, March 22, 1927

(Submitted by Kathryn Catherwood. Actual date of publication and death unknown.)

  J. R. Evans, an old time resident of this community, passed away very suddenly last Sunday. He had been ailing for some time, but no one thought seriously. He visited with friends last Saturday evening, in the village, and arose Sunday morning at his usual time. While attempting to get a drink of water he dropped over and never regained consciousness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with interment at Venedocia. Rev. Jones officiated. Mrs. Evans has a daughter living. Mrs. Fred Taylor, a sister, Mrs. R. O. Evans, and a brother, David Evans.

Surnames: BREESE
Decedent: J. D. Breese
Date listed: Saturday, July 23, 1927

(Submitted by Kathryn Catherwood)

Obituary
J. D. Breese died July 23, 1927 The funeral of thelate J. D. Breese was held at the church last Tuesday. Mr. Breese had been ill for several weeks and had been a patient at Van Wert County Hospital for some time before he died. Mr. Breese had been a prominent figure in the religious life of the community and at the time of his death was a deacon of the Zion Church. His direct survivors are Mrs. Breese, David J. Breese and Mrs. E. M. Rees, together with grandchildren and other relatives. Interment was made at Venedocia cemetery. Rev. Edward Roberts, of Madison, Wisconsin, a former pastor, officiated.

Surnames: HAND
Decedent: Sarah A. Hand
Date listed: Monday, April 1, 1929

  Sarah A. Hand was born in Van Wert Co. Ohio, Sept. 24, 1860 and died at her home in Superior, Nebraska, March 11, 1929 at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 15 days. She moved to Iowa with her parents and later to Gage Co., Nebraska in 1878.
   She was married to John Reid at Blue Springs, Nebr. March 31, 1881 and settled on the Otoe Indian Reservation.
   In the spring of 1893 they, with their children, moved to Jewell Co. near Webber, Kansas, where they resided until they retired from active live, when they moved to Superior, Nebraska where she lived at the time of her death.
   In early life she united with the Evangelical Church in Gage Co., Nebraska and later transferred to the Presbyterian Church of which church she continued a member wherever she resided.
   To their marriage union six children were born, two sons and four daughters. Two daughters, Janie and Ethel, dying in infancy.
   She leaves to mourn her departure her companion of nearly 48 years, four children, Thomas J. Reid, Myrtle I. Crispin, Violet A. Graham and J. Golden Reid, all of whom reside near the home farm at Webber. Also ten grandchildren and two sisters and two brothers, Thomas Hand, Lisbon, ND; Mrs. Ettie Chapman, Home Kansas; Mrs. Lizzie Barry, Lawrence, Nebraska; and Lannie Hand, Wymore, Nebraska. With a host of friends and other relatives.
Mother we will miss you,
We will miss your tender care.
But we know you've gone to heaven
To be with the angels there.
(Submitted by: Glenda Hinz)

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Surnames: HEMLINGER
Decedent: Lucy Arvilla Hemlinger
Date listed: Monday, December 9, 1929

AGED DEFIANCE WOMAN EXPIRES
Mrs. Lucy Hemlinger Rites Will Be Held Here Wednesday.   Mrs. Lucy Arvilla Hemlinger, 85, widow of Milton Hemlinger, who had lived in Defiance since 1900, died today at 6 a.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. L.E. Eitniear, 909 Wesley St. after being in failing health for 5 years due to infirmities of age. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Mansfield Funeral Home, Jefferson Ave. and Fifth St. with Rev. F. M. Swinehart, pastor of St. Paul's Mehtodist Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be made in Sherwood Cemetery, Defiance Co. Mrs. Hemlinger was born in Morrow Co. on April 1, 1844, a daughter of the late Joseph(Job) and Sarah Foust. When 12 years old, she moved with her parents to Van Wert. At the age of 21 she was married to John Knestrick, who died in Van Wert, Feb. 5, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Knestrick had 5 children who survive: Horace Knestrick, Mt. Gilead; Willis Knestrick, Defiance; Mrs. John Eller, Van Wert; Mrs. Hugh Davidson, Detroit; and Ishe Knestrick, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; In July 1883, Mr. and Mrs. Hemlinger were married at Van Wert and had three children: Mrs. Eitniear, Defiance; Mrs. E.A. Wheaton, Sherwood and Louis Hemlinger, who was killed here May 22, 1918 when a team of horses ran away at Turnbull Wagon Co. There are 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren surviving. Mrs. Hemlinger also leaves a brother Chauncey Foust, South Bend, Ind.

Submitted by Lucy Weaver [email protected]

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