Obituaries, Etc.

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Sarah E. Baker (nee Dreibelbis)  
died 1 December 1913 - Angola, Indiana
Keller Sarah Baker, daughter of Solomon and Rebecca Dreibelbis, was born in Northumberland County, Penn., Jan. 19, 1831, and departed this life at Angola Dec. 1, 1913, aged 82 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was one of a family of ten children, all of whom are living except one sister. She came to Indiana when she was about 26 years old and was united in marriage to George Baker Nov. 12, 1858. To this union was born 6 children, Marion, Laura, George, Nelson, Laverne and William, all of whom have preceded her in death except Nelson B. of Angola. On Dec. 6, 1894 she was united in marriage with George W. Keller. Several years ago she united with the Rehoboth Lutheran Church. She leaves one son, Nelson B. Baker; one stepson, Luman L. Baker; five brothers, three sisters; several grandchildren. Services were at Jefferson Union Church Dec. 4. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-1-1913
Noble County Obituaries

Henry Lincoln Byers  
died 23 May 1908
Byers, Harry Lincoln -- Died May 23. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p. m. at 1121 N. Illinois. Burial private.
Indianapolis Star, Indiana-24 May 1908

Mary Emma Byers (nee Sheets)  
died 15 February 1931 - Decatur, Illinois
BYERS--Mrs. Emma, mother of Mrs. S. E. Earp, passed away at Decatur Ill. Sunday, Feb. 15 at the home of her grandson, Leon S. Earp. Funeral services at THE FUNERAL HOME, HISEY & TITUS 951 N. Delaware st. Wednesday Feb 18, at 2 p. m. Burial at Crown Hill cemetery.
The Indianapolis News, Indiana-17 February 1931

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Iva Laverne "Peggy" Combs (nee Hiatt)  
died April 1988
Combs Laverne "Peggy", 67, of 332 W. Spring St., LaGrange, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born Jan. 17, 1921 in Noble County to Carna and Iva (McCoy) Hiatt. On Nov. 22, 1942 in Albion, she married Bernard Combs. She was co-owner with her husband of Barney�s Market, which they sold in 1970. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, LaGrange. Surviving with her husband are two sons, James M. of Topeka, and Rex L. of Howe; a brother, Dean L. of Albion; and six grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 4-24-1988
Noble County Obituaries

Chester L. Creamer  
died 2 May 1991 - Louisville, Kentucky
Chester L. "Chet" Creamer, 92, died Thursday at his home. He was a native of Bloomington, Ind., a retired commercial refrigeration salesman and a member of Audubon Park United Methodist Church. Survivors: His wife, the former Isabel Lerst, a sister, Autumn Schauvin; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Sautrday, Embry-Bosse Funeral Home, 2723 Preston Highway. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorial gifts: church memorial fund.
The Louisville Courier-Journal, Kentucky-3 May 1991

Ida Lillie Creamer (nee Poole)  
died 24 February 1936 - Louisville, Kentucky
Monday morning Feb-24-1936 at 7:50 o clock Mrs. Ida L Creamer (nee Poole) in her 73rd year widow of the late Asa B. Creamer, at the residence 1006 S 3d Street Remains at the chapel of John Maas and Brother southeast corner Floyd and Broadway funeral from the chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:00
The Louisville Courier-Journal, Kentucky-date unknown

Mary Jane Creamer (nee Ward)  
died 3 May 1916 - Clark County, Indiana
MRS. KRAEMER [sic] Dies At Home Of Grandson Wood Township
Mrs. Jane Kreamer, 84, widow of William Kraemer [sic], died at the home of her grandson, Donis Spurgeon, near Pomona Chapel, Wood township, and the funeral was held Saturday morning from Bethel chapel with interment in the local cemetery. She had been in failing health for some time and developed pneumonia on Sunday. She was born at Bennetsville, this county, and was a member of the Methodist church. The surviving children are: Charles Kreamer, Texas; Mrs. William W. Waggoner, New Albany; Asa Kreamer; Dennis Kreamer, William Kreamer, Mrs Nora Hartley, Clark county.
The Evening News, Jeffersonville, Indiana-6 May 1916

William Frederick Creamer Sr.  
died 23 July 1902
Once more the angel of death has visited our midst, and taken away another of the old citizens of this county. William F. Creamer, who was born in Prussia Germany 1830. Died from heart disease July 23 1902, his age being 72 years 8 months. He came to this country with his father at the age, of 14 years. United with a German M. E. church when 18 years old, was married to Mary J. Ward Jan. 1, 1851, afterward moving to Polk township this county, where he resided until his death. To this union was born 12 children 5 boys and 7 girls. The wife and eight children survive. The children living are Mrs. Mary Snyder of Mo., Charles A. Creamer, of Texas. Asa B. Creamer of Harristown Ind., Mrs Katherine Elliott; of Bedford Ind., Mrs. Nora Hartley, of White Co., Ind., Mrs. Lorena Wagoner, of Borden, Ind., Wm. F. Creamer Jr. and Deermis A. Creamer of Washington Co., Ind., Mr. Creamer was a staunch republican, a man of deep convictions, a respected citizen and lived an upright and honest life.
Salem Republican, Washington Co., Indiana-1 Aug 1902

William Frederick Creamer Jr.  
died 4 June 1953
William Creamer, 81, died Monday at the Washington County Memorial Hospital, following and illness of several months. He was born in Polk township, the son of William and Mary Ward Creamer, on March 1, 1872. He was a retired farmer and lived in Washington county all of his life; was married to Belle Mull on May 31, 1894, and she preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Kirby, Detroit, Mich. and one brother, Dennis Creamer, of New Albany. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Methodist Church at Pekin, with the Rev. Uen Kay officiating. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery, with Dewalt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Leader, Washington Co., Indiana-Jun 1953

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Evron Dale Dreibelbis  
died 21 March 1981
Dreibelbis Dale E, 75, (b. 5-20-1907 - d. 3-21-1981) was born to Thurlow and Luella Leitch Dreibelbis in Jefferson Twp. The family moved to town in recent years, living at 215 S. Elm. His wife, the former Elizabeth Trittipo, and two sons, Duane and Thurlow; and five grandchildren survive. Funeral was at Brazzell Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 3-21-1981
Noble County Obituaries

Glade V. Dreibelbis  
died 17 March 1964
Dreibelbis Glade V, 44, (b. 7-23-1919) was found dead at his home March 17, 1964 of self-inflicted shotgun wounds. He lived alone at his home north of Burr Oak on R. 2, Albion. He was a lifelong resident of this community and is survived by cousins. Funeral was Thursday afternoon at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 3-?-1964
Noble County Obituaries

Hulda Elizabeth Dreibelbis (nee Trittipo)  
died 26 September 1997
Dreibelbis Elizabeth, 87, died at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 26 at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born Dec. 6, 1909 in Ligonier to Arthur and Luella (Damey) Trittipo. The lifetime Noble County resident was the widow of Dale Dreibelbis. She was a member of Rehoboth Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Dale of Columbia City, and DeWayne of Albion; 2 brothers, Kenneth of Kimmell and Don of Columbus, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and by 3 brothers. Funeral was in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 10-9-1997
Noble County Obituaries

Jesse May Dreibelbis (nee Strong)  
died 30 September 1962
Dreibelbis Jessie M was born April 11, 1879 and passed away Sept. 30, 1962. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Oct. 2. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 9-?-1962
Noble County Obituaries

Orian O. Dreibelbis  
died 29 January 1946 - Noble County, Indiana
Dreibelbis Orian O, 79, (b. 3-12-1866) passed away Jan. 27, 1946 at his home five miles southeast of Albion. He had been a lifelong resident of this community. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Strong Dreibelbis; one son, Glade at home; one sister, Mrs. Lulu Snyder of Albion; and one brother, Alton of Garrett. Services Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-?-1946
Noble County Obituaries

Samuel Dreibelbis  
died 14 March 1885
Dreibelbis, Samuel: an old citizen of Jefferson Twp, we believe, died on Thursday evening of last week. He was quite aged. Some ten years ago his wife departed this life and was buried in the Albion Cemetery. As the friends concluded to make the Sweet Cemetery in Jefferson Twp the family burying ground, the remains of Mrs. Dreibelbis were disinterred on Saturday and were recommitted to the earth together with the body of her husband in the Sweet burying ground on Sunday. (A later article stated many bodies of the Baker family were moved from Albion to Sweet Cemetery.) Albion New Era 3-26-1885 [note: Although the given name here is "Samuel," the facts fit closely to Solomon Dreibelbis, husband of Rebecca Engle, who died 14 March 1885 and is buried with him in the Sweet Cemetery. Mrs. Dreibelbis had died 2 Oct 1874. Solomon Dreibelbis is also the father of Mary Dreibelbis Baker and Sarah Dreibelbis Baker]

Thurlow J. Dreibelbis  
died 8 August 1937
Dreibelbis Thurlow J, 56, of Jefferson Twp died Sunday after a short illness. Funeral will be at Rehoboth Church Wednesday afternoon. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 8-?-1937
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Katherine Elizabeth Faust (nee Sheets)  
died 6 March 1902 - Indianapolis, Indiana
FAUST-Mrs. George W. Faust died Thursday, March 6, 1:30 a.m. Funeral from residence 214 N. State ave., Saturday, 2 p.m. Friends invited. Burial private.
Indianapolis News, Indiana

George W. Faust  
died 11 April 1906 - Denver, Colorado
FAUST-George W. Faust , age fifty-five, died at Denver, Colo., on Wednesday, the 11th. Burial from residence, 124 N. State ave. Funeral notice later.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-12 April 1906

Harry R. Faust  
died 4 April 1942 - Richmond, Indiana
Harry R. Faust, 65 years old, local Pennsylvania railroad engineer for about 40 years died Saturday morning at Reid Memorial hospital. He was a member of Webb Lodge of Masons and the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers. Survivors are two sisters, Miss Perle Faust of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Elizabeth Knauss of Indianapolis; one niece, Mrs. Katherine Tackett of Indianpolis, and one nephew, George Knauss of Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Doan & Son mortuary in charge of the Masonic lodge. Burial in Crown Hill cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. sunday.
unknown newspaper

Perle Margaret Faust  
died 12 Jan 1957 - Indianapolis, Indiana
FAUST-Perle, friend of Rev. Frank Little. Funeral Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. CECIL R. HURT SHEFIELD CHAPEL. 2225 Shelby. Calling 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until service time.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-15 January 1957

George T. Fogas
Lt. Fogas Gets Air Medal and Cross (photo)
Second Lt. George T. Fogas has received the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Distinguished Flying Cross, according to word received by his wife, Mrs. Margery Fogas, 3233 Broadway. He is with the 10th air force in the China-India-Burma theater and has been overseas since last October. The son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Fogas, he received his wings at Ellington field, Houston, Tex., and completed further training with the troop carrier command at the Sedalia Army air base in Missouri.
unknown newspaper, Indianapolis, 1945

Johanna N. Fogas (nee Noelke)
died 20 April 1960 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Johanna Fogas Funeral Services to Be Saturday
Johanna N. Fogas, 77, died yesterday afternoon in her home, 3233 Broadway, where she lived with her daughter, Meta M. Fogas. Her death occured on the 51st anniversary of her marriage to George A. Fogas, jeweler, who died 13 years ago. Mrs. Fogas' parents, Frederick and Franziska Noelke, were at Cassel, Germany, where they had gone for a visit, when she was born. She was a life resident of Indianapolis. Before she was married, Mrs. Fogas went back to Germany for a visit. She attended Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors, besides the daughter, are a son, George T. Fogas, Westport, Conn., and a brother, William C. Noelke, Indianapolis.
unknown newspaper, Indianapolis

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Alvin A. Hiatt  
died 7 February 1947 - Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Alvin A, about 90, (b. 3-2-1856 - d. 2-7-1947) was found dead at his home in Rome City last Friday from a heart attack. He was a retired contractor. He is survived by 7 sons, Harry, Dewey and Carney of Albion, Elbie of Mishawaka, Elza of Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Homer of Beecher, Ill., and Earl of Rome City; two brothers, Harry and Levi of Los Angeles, Calif.; and 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. + 2-?-1947
Noble County Obituaries

Carna L. Hiatt  
died July 1969
Hiatt Carna L "Carney", 68, died at 12:02 a.m. Friday in the Garrett Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1900, in Jefferson Twp, the son of Alvin and Martha (Dreibelbis) Hiatt. He had been a lifelong resident of the Albion area and was a retired building contractor and a member of the Albion Eagles Lodge. He is survived by one son, Dean, Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Laverne Combs, LaGrange; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 2 brothers, Dr. Homer Hiatt, Beecher, Ill., and Dewey, Albion. Four other brothers preceded him in death. Services were Sunday at the Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 7-24-1969 + 7-?-1969
Noble County Obituaries

Dewey L. Hiatt  
died February 1979 - Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Dewey L died Friday morning en route to McCray Hospital. A retired building contractor, he resided at 720 S. Orange St. in Albion. He was born May 13, 1898 in Noble County to Alvin and Martha Hiatt. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Albion and the Moose Lodge in Kendallville. Survivors include his wife, Jessie; one daughter, Mrs. Maynard (Catherine) Parker of Albion; two sons, Phillip S. of Churubusco and Wayne D. of Albion; six brothers; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A son, Bernard, preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 3-1-1979 + 2-?-1979
Noble County Obituaries

Earl T. Hiatt  
died December 1967 - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hiatt Earl T, 72, 629 Water Street, Avilla, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County June 14, 1895, the son of Alvin and Martha (Dreibelbeis) Hiatt. He married Ethel Perry in 1927 at Fort Wayne. He had lived in Avilla since 1926, moving here from Fort Wayne. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 240 and was a retired Nickel Plate Railroad worker. Survivors include the widow; four sons, Virgil, Fort Wayne, James, Dallas, and William, all of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Ferrey and Mary Sue Gottier, both of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, Dale Roberts, stationed with the U. S. Navy in Jacksonville, Fla., and John Roberts, Pensacola, Fla.; and several grandchildren. Three brothers, Homer of Beecher, Ill., and Dewey and Carna, both of Albion, also survive. Three other brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held today in Avilla Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 12-14-1967 + 12-?-1967
Noble County Obituaries

Elza A. Hiatt  
died November 1959
Hiatt Elza "Nig", 71, a native of Noble County and retired NYC Railroad engineer, died unexpectedly Saturday in his near Adams Lake home. He was a member of the Kane Lodge 183, F & A M, in Elkhart. Surviving are the widow, Hazel; an adopted son, Richard King of Toledo; two daughters, Misses Virginia and Elmo Hiatt of Elkhart; and five brothers, Earl of Avilla, Dewey and Carna of Albion, Elbie of Mishawaka and Dr. Homer Hiatt of Beecher, Ill. Services were Tuesday afternoon in the Williams Funeral Home at Wolcottville. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, northeast of Wolcottville. ~ 11-26-1959
Noble County Obituaries

Ethel Myral Hiatt  
died 7 December 1955
Hiatt Myral M, about 60, (b. 10-21-1895) died unexpectedly of a heart attack at about 10 a.m. Dec. 7, 1955 at Parkview Hospital. Surviving are three sons, James O. of Fort Wayne, William of Denver, Colo., and Dallas of Durango, Colo.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Vern Geiger of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Tom Hufty of Fla., and Mrs. Vern Borgman, now in Japan; and one brother, Leonard Moore of Albion. Funeral was Saturday afternoon at the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1955
Noble County Obituaries

Harry Hiatt  
died 17 March 1954 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Harry, 68, (b. 9-14-1885) Albion contractor and builder, died March 17 at his home in Albion. He was a lifelong resident of this community, and a brother-in-law of Riley Hostetter. Surviving are the widow, Kate; a son, Ray, Albion; six brothers, Dewey and Carna, both of Albion, Elza of Wolcottville, Earl, of Fort Wayne, Elbie of Osceola and Dr. Homer Hiatt, Beecher, Ill.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at Albion Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 3-18-1954 + 3-?-1954
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Jessie E. Hiatt (nee Weber)  
died 16 December 1989 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Jessie E, 88, Albion, died Dec. 17 in Kenney Health Care Center, Albion. She was married to Dewey Hiatt, who died in 1979. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are one daughter, Catherine Jones of Albion,; and two sons, Wayne, Albion, and Philip, Churubusco. Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion was in charge of arrangements. ~ 12-26-1989 + 12-17-1989
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Kate Hiatt (nee Hostetter)  
died October 1956 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Kate, 65, lifetime resident of this community, died suddenly in her home here at 6 p.m. Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. She was the widow of Harry Hiatt, a local carpenter-contractor. She was a member of the EUB Church and the OES here. Surviving are a son, Ray, address unknown, and two brothers, Riley Hostetter, Avilla, and Fred Hostetter, Albion. Eastern Star rites Thursday will be followed by services in the EUB Church Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 11-1-1956 + 10-?-1956
Noble County Obituaries

Martha Alice Hiatt (nee Dreibelbis)  
died June 1939 - Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Mattie Alice, 76, wife of A. A. Hiatt, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday at Lakeside Hospital. She was born in Ill., the daughter of Peter and Susie Dreibelbis, and came to Indiana with her parents when a child and settled in Jefferson Twp and had been a resident of Noble County 70 years. She was one of a family of five children. For a half century she resided at Bakertown where the Hiatt family operated a grocery store for many years. Eighteen years ago they located in Rome City and operated on the mainland, which they later leased and erected a home on Triplett�s Point, where they resided. Surviving are the husband; seven sons, Elbie, Mishawaka, Harry, Dewey and Carna of Albion, Elza of Elkhart, and Dr. Homer of Beecher, Ill.; 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ora Dreibelbis of Albion and Alton Dreibelbis of Garrett; and a sister, Mrs. Lulu Snyder of Albion. Funeral was Wednesday at Rehoboth Church. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 6-?-1939
Noble County Obituaries

Gertrude E. Hurley (nee Knauss)  
died 14 February 1987 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Services for Gertrude Ellen Hurley, 93, Indianapolis, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary, with calling from 9 a.m. until services. She died Saturday in a local nursing home. She was a retired employee of L.S. Ayres & Co. She was a member of Downey Avenue Christian Church.
Indianapolis Star, Indiana-16 February 1987

Mary Agnes Irwin (nee Scribner)
died 9 Jan 1957 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Mrs. Mary Agnes Irwin, 75 years old, died yesterday in her home at 1733 East 60th Street. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. A member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, she retired 35 years ago as a laboratory technician for several Indianapolis doctors. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George Henderson of Indianapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Petit of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Mrs. George Logue and Mrs. Ross Nichols; three brothers, George, Albert and Frank Scribner, all of Indianapolis, and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
unknown newspaper, Indianapolis

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Elizabeth Izora Knauss (nee Faust)  
died 7 July 1957 - Los Angeles, California
Mrs. John Knauss - Mrs. Elizabeth Knauss, 82-year-old native of Indianapolis, died yesterday at Los Angeles, where she had been living for the past year. Funeral services and burial will be held Tuesday in Chapel of the Chimes, Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Cal. Surviving are the husband, John Knauss; a son, George Knauss; a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Tackett; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren all of Los Angeles.
unknown newspaper - 1957

John Knauss  
died 13 August 1964 - Inglewood, California
John Knauss - Services for John Knauss, 90, former Indianapolis resident, will be Monday in the Chapel of the Chimes, Inglewood, Calif. He died Thursday in Los Angeles. Knauss was employed by Charles Mayer & Co. 45 years and had lived with his son, George Knauss, in Los Angeles the past eight years. Survivors, besides the son, include a daughter, Kathryn Tackett, Woodland Hills, Calif.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-1964

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E. Luella Dreibelbis Moree (nee Leitch)  
died August 1973
Moree E Luella, 86, was born Feb. 22, 1887 in Noble County to Daniel and Mary (Diffendarfer) Leitch and married Bert Moree in Albion in 1941. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were four brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Rehoboth Church and Avilla OES Chapter No. 155. She died Friday at the Sacred Heart Home. Survivors include a son, Dale Dreibelbis, R. 3, Albion; a stepson, Bill Moree, Garrett; a sister, Mrs. Lilly Bloom, Wolf Lake; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were August 20 at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 8-23-1973 + 8-?-1973
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Charles E. Sheets  
died 16 June 1914
SHEETS--Charles E. Sheets died Tuesday, June 16, 1914 4:50 p. m. age 23 years. Funeral from the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Sheets, 430 N. State ave., Friday, 2. p. m. Friends invited. Motor conveyance. Burial Crown Hill.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-17 June 1914

Edward D. Sheets  
died 29 June 1937 - Indianpolis, Marion County, Indiana
SHEETS--Edward D. entered into rest Tuesday, age 75 years, father of Russell and Robert, of Indianapolis, and Walter Sheets, of Cleveland, O. funeral Friday, 2 p. m. HARRY W. MOORE FUNERAL PARLOR. Burial Crown Hill
Indianapolis News, Indiana-1 July 1937

Vienna O. Sheets (nee Vogelsong)  
died 25 August 1925
SHEETS--Vinnie O., beloved wife of Edward D. Sheets, passed away Aug 26, at the age of 59 years. Funeral services will be held at the home, 430 N. State st., Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited. Burial Crown Hill cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Indiana-28 August 1925

Charles H. Snyder  
died 4 July 1940 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Snyder Charles H, 81, a lifelong resident of the Albion community, died at 2:30 a.m. July 4 at his home. Funeral was Saturday afternoon in Rehoboth Lutheran Church. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. He farmed southeast of Albion for a number of years before retirement. Clinton, his son, now farms that land. Coming to Iowa in a covered wagon, his father was one of the first settler in that state. Survivors are his widow, Lulu; a daughter, Mrs. Claude Hile of Fort Wayne; 3 sons, Milo of Grand Rapids, Mich., and George W. and Clinton of Albion; and 11 grandchildren. + 7-?-1940
Noble County Obituaries

Clinton L. Snyder  
died 6 June 1976
Snyder Clinton L, 86, R. 4, Albion, died Sunday shortly after midnight (d. 6-6-1976) in Strawberry Village Nursing Home. He was born April 1, 1890 in Green Twp to Charles and Lulu (Dreibelbis) Snyder. He married Lottie May Hawk on Dec. 24, 1914 in Albion. He was a retired Noble County Highway employee. One daughter and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons, Leroy H., Fort Wayne, Harold H., Ligonier, Claude E., Orlando, Fla., and James E., Elkhart; a sister, Delpha Nicholson, Garrett; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1976
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George W. Snyder  
died 4 March 1972
Snyder George W, about 78, passed away at 7 p.m. March 4, 1972 in the Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 22, 1894 in Noble County to Charles H. and Lulu (Dreibelbis) Snyder, and was married July 31, 1915 in the Methodist Church to Bertha Coats. He was a lifelong resident of the Albion community, a retired General Electric employee, and a member of the Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Preston (Eva) Young of Albion, and Mrs. Merl (Barbara) Smith of Findlay, Ohio; one son, Robert of Albion; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Delpha) Nicholson of Garrett; one brother, Clinton of Albion; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Funeral was Tuesday at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1972
Noble County Obituaries

Lulu O. Snyder (nee Dreibelbis)  
died 24 Feb 1959 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Snyder Lulu O, 89, (b. 1-18-1870) died at about 2 p.m. Feb. 24, 1959 in the Kondas Nursing Home. She and her husband, the late Charles Snyder, resided in Green Twp before moving to Albion in 1936. She was a member of the Lutheran Church here. Surviving are 2 sons, George and Clint of Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Howard Nicholson of Garrett; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Final rites will be this afternoon at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 2-?-1959
Noble County Obituaries

Elisha R. Stewart  
died 29 February 1920 - Oakland, Coles County, Illinois
Elisha R. Stewart Dead. Elisha R. Stewart, age 91 years, died Saturday at the home of his son, Marion, at Oakland, Ill. While visiting his son he was stricken with the flu from the effects of which he died after a brief illness. He was a native of North Carolina but located in Finley township and was a leading participant in the activities and institutions that add to the good name of Scott County. He was a successful farmer, a highly respected citizen and an active member of the New Liberty Baptist Chruch. His wife preceded him to the better land. He is survived by five sons, Oscar, of Underwood, N. D.; Marion, of Oakland, Ill.; Albert, of Arkola, Ill.; Leander B., of Scottsburg; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Ed Collins, of Scottsburg, and many relatives and friends. The remains will be brought to Scottsburg where the funeral service will be held Thursday.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-3 March 1920

Sally Ann Stewart (nee Ashabrannar)  
died 22 April 1814 - Finley Township, Scott County, Indiana
Death of Mrs. E.R. Stewart. Mrs. Elisha R. Stewart died Friday morning at the family residence in Finley township of heart disease and complications. Aged 77 years, 9 months and 10 days. Funeral sermon was preached at the residence Saturday by Rev. Charles H. Bartle after which the remains were interred at the Scottsburg cemetery. She is survived by the husband, five sons - Marion F., of Oakland, Ill.; Oscar D., of Underwood, N. Dak.; Albert R., of Arcola, Ill.; John W., of Henryville, and Leander B., of this place - and one adopted daughter, Mrs. Flora Collins, of Finley township. Sally Ann Stewart was a daughter of John and Mary Ashabraner and was born in Washington county, Indiana, July 7, 1836. On October 20, 1857, she was united in marriage to Elisha R. Stewart and immediately after their marrriage they pruchased and moved up-on the farm in Scott county where they resided until her death.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-22 April 1914

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child Tackett
died November 1879 - Clark County, Indiana
The youngest child (individual unknown) of John Tackett died last week, being the second two weeks, from something in the form diptheria. His (John's) mother, wife of Green Tackett, is at the point of death with the same disease. (Sarah Tackett recovered from this illness and lived until 1901)
The Daily Evening News, Jeffersonville, Indiana-5 November 1879

Donovan Beverage Tackett  
died 25 April 1994 - Monticello, White County, Indiana
SOUTHERN INDIANA DEATHS -- SALEM -- Donovan Tackett, 71, formerly of Salem, died Monday at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was a native of Bloomington, a retired employee of RCA Corp. Monticello Division, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars James W. Pyle Post 2231 and Disabled American Veterans Post 56, both in Monticello, and First Christian Church of Salem. Survivors: his wife, the former Nettie A. Paxton; two sons, Miller Tackett of Lafayette and David Tackett of Chesterton; a daughter, Donna Tackett of Indianapolis; a half brother, Gene Lee; three half sisters, Vivian Swartz of Grammer, Thelma Gilstrap and Jo Ann Lee; and four grandchildren. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, Dawalt Funeral Home. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.
Louisville Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky 27 April 1994

Eliza Belle Tackett (nee Robbins)  
died 11 Jul 1918 - Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana
Elijah Tackett, of Jeffersonville, went to work Wednesday morning, leaving his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Tackett, age 52, feeling ill. He returned in the afternoon to find that a neighbor, Mrs. Lulie Glascock, had just discovered his wife was dead in bed. Organic heart disease was the cause. In addition to the husband two sons survive.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-17 July 1918

Green Tackett  
died 22 Nov 1881 near New Albany, Indiana
New Albany Miscellaneous Matters
Green Tackett of New Providence was instantly killed by a north-bound freight train on the Louisville, New Albany, Chicago Railway at a point sixteen miles north of this city early yesterday morning. Tackett was walking along the track, and being deaf and dumb did not hear the approach of the train.
The Louisville Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky-23 November 1881

James Edward Tackett  
died 1 December 1941 - Indianapolis, Indiana
TACKETT, James E., of 822 N. Dearborn St. entered into rest Monday, age 59 years, husband of Carrie Tackett, father of Clarence E. and Harry L. Tackett, brother of Charles and Ollie Tackett. Services Wednesday, 3 p. m. at Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel. Friends are welcome.
Indianapolis News, Indiana

Katherine Elizabeth Tackett (nee Knauss)  
died 1 March 1991 - West Hills, California
Tackett, Katherine E., 83, of Woodland Hills, homemaker. Services private. Pierce Brothers Praiswater Mortuary, Canoga Park.
Los Angeles Daily News, California-5 March 1991

Thomas Tackett
died 25 March 1925 - South Finley Township, Scott County, Indiana
Killed by Kick of a Mule. Thomas Tacket died about midnight Sunday at the home of Wiley J. Richey in South Finley township, as the result of a kick in the stomach by a mule, Sunday morning. The deceased was 21 years of age, and his home was in New Albany, where he lived with a widowed mother. He was making his home with Mr. Richey, and was expecting to crop on Mr. Richey's farm this summer. Undertakers Stewart & Son were notified of the death and brought the body to their undertaking rooms to be prepared for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Richey sent L. B. Stewart to New Albany, Monday morning, to break the news of her bereavement to the mother.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-25 March 1925

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Lucinda Waggoner (nee Tackett)  
died 25 Feb 1912 - Scott County, Indiana
Mrs. Lucinda Waggoner Dies Here. Mrs. Lucinda Waggoner died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Meiboom, in this place, of paralysis. Aged 78 years, 10 months and 23 days. Her remains were taken to Borden, Monday, for interment in the Old Home graveyard near that place. The deceased was born in Ohio and her maiden name was Tacket. She was the mother of twelve children, and is survived by four sons, one daughter and many grandchildren. Mrs. Waggoner came here from Borden several weeks ago to visit her daughter. Some time ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never recovered.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-28 February 1912



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