This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Sovine, Hower, Call Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3122/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Saturday, 19 April 1980 Joseph V. Sovine, Sr., 88, formerly of Bluffton and a native of Adams County, died at Lutheran Hospital at 1 a.m. today. He was a retired mail route driver. Mr. Sovine attended the Grace Baptist Church, Bluffton. Born in Adams County on March 19, 1892, he was the son of John and Elizabeth Hower-Sovine, and was married on April 7, 1917, to Clara Call; she died Nov. 5, 1967. Survivors include two grandchildren and one brother, David L. Sovine, Pleasant Mills. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, with burial in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Avery, Morningstar, Saum, Baird, Roop, Majors, Debrey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/505.504.650.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have some info on Amos P. Avery (1859-1918). He was first married to Josephine Morningstar. Van Wert County Ohio Marriage Book # 6, 1880-1885, Page 36 Amos Avery & Josephine Morningstar on 18 Sep 1880 by W. H. Beall JP I would love to fill in the blanks on Josephine! When/ where was she born? Obviously they had children so can you tell me about those children? Amos married Bertha Olive Saum in 1898. They had one child and then divorced. VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO MARRIAGES, BK. 9, PAGE 169 AVERY, Amos to Bertha Saum on 24 Nov. 1898 by Rev. J.S. Snodgrass (oath by J.F. Schaffner) Van Wert Common Pleas; Van Wert County, Ohio; Divorce Record # 1; Page 216 Bertha Avery vs Amos Avery; md 24 Nov 1898, Willshire; 1 child, Orville, 4 yrs; willful absence more than 3 yrs; 1 March 1904. Amos Avery's 3rd wife was Martha C. "Mattie" Baird, whose previous husband was Jacob Croninger Roop. (Van Wert Co, OH Marriage Book # 12, Page 166) Amos Avery and Mrs. Mattie C. (Baird) Roop on 14 Aug 1905 by C. F. Manship JP; He: 46 y on 25 August 1905; Van Wert Co.; Indiana; Liveryman; Reno Avery and Mary Majors; was married before; She: 45 y on 4 Oct 1905; Delphos; Indiana; general housekeeper; parents: Joseph Baird and Ann Debrey; was married before Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3111.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The date on the above article may be incorrect. Either I made a typo or could not properly read the handwritten date on the copy of the obit that I got. This is the abstract; please note date. Decatur Public Library (Adams Co, IN) online obit abstracts Title: Garwood, Lucille Publication: Decatur Daily Democrat; Date: 05 SEP 2000 Abstract: Age 79; Born: December 25,1920l Died: Friday, September 1,2000; Married: Ivan E. Garwood on May 23,1940; Parents: Fred & Mary Smith Schaffer Subjects: Obituaries -- G -- 2000- Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dbrendez Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/505.504.650/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Samuel Morningstar married to Jane Only there daughter Josephine married Amos Avery there daughter Luella Avery is my grandmother.If you have any records that help me I would greatly be apreciated Jackie 301 Queen St Grifton NC 28530 [email protected] Thank You Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dbrendez Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/505.504.649.651.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi my name is Jackie, my e-mail is [email protected] Would you have any information on Amos Avery who married Josphine Morningstar. Samauel Morningstar and Jane Only is Josephine father and mother. Have need help on information on Amos Aver. PLEASE e-mail Jackie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3120.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the kind words, Barbara! So many people have helped me in my hunt for ancestors that posting these obits is a small "pass it on." My thanks go to Tim Singleton, the Decatur Daily Democrat, and the staff at the Decatur Library. Without them none of the obit posting would be possible. It is good to know that they have been of some help to other researchers! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi, You might try looking at the family trees on ancestry.com which is free.  I found several submissions on the family of Samuel Morningstar who married twice; Josephine Morningstar being from his 2nd marriage.  Found in 1860 and 1870 census in Blue Creek twp., Adams Co., IN Hope this helps. Joey --- On Thu, 10/29/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [INADAMS] Samuel Morningstar To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 7:46 AM This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dbrendez Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/505.504.650/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Samuel Morningstar married to Jane Only there daughter Josephine married Amos Avery there daughter Luella Avery is my grandmother.If you have any records that help me I would greatly be apreciated Jackie 301 Queen St Grifton NC 28530 [email protected] Thank You Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mahorn1955 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3109.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Any Macy, Dorwin, Luellen, Lewellen or Niblick signatures? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mahorn1955 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3109.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Any Macy, Dorwin or Niblick signatures? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: barbarapence04 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3120/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many thanks to MargieRoopPearce who devotes so much time and effort helping those of us who are researching Adams County relatives. Your kindness does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by so many. The additional time in listing each surname mentioned in the obituary is deeply appreciated and such a time saver for all of us. Gratefully, Barbara Pence Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Uhrick, Diehl, Johnson, Shady, Staley, Myers, Ernest, Klusman, Brown, Hetrick Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3119/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Wednesday, March 11, 1936 ROSA UHRICK DIES TUESDAY Mrs. Frank Uhrick Dies At County Hospital Of Complications Mrs. Rosa H. Uhrick, 62, lifelong resident of Decatur and vicinity, died Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Adams County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past week. Death was due to complications. Mrs. Uhrick had been ill the past four weeks and Saturday underwent an operation. The deceased was born July 13, 1873 in Adams County a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Diehl. Her entire life was spent in Decatur and Adams County. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Mrs. Uhrick is survived by her husband, Frank, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Ralph Shady, Mrs. Mary Staley, Mrs. Richard Myers, Luzerne Ernest, Paul, and Mrs. Roy Kusmann (sic; should be Klusman) all of Decatur. A daughter died in infancy. A sister, Mrs. J. O. Brown and a brother, Amos Hetrick of Craigville and seven grandchildren also survive. Her first husband, John Johnson preceded her in death in November 1895. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 3 p.m. with Rev. H. R. Carson officiating. Burial will be in Ray Cemetery. The body was moved from the Zwick Funeral Home at noon today and may be viewed after 1:30 o'clock. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Ketchum, Barr, Byer, Curry, Durbin, Baker, Gunter, Hilleary Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3118/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Saturday, February 24, 1968 Amos Ketchum, retired teacher, dies Friday Amos R. Ketchum, 68, of 947 Mercer Avenue, prominent retired Decatur school teacher, died at 7:53 o'clock Friday evening at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, following an illness of two weeks. Mr. Ketchum retired three years ago as head of the industrial arts department of the Decatur High School after serving for 37 years in the Decatur school system. He graduated from Ball State Teacher's College in 1928 and received his master's degree from Indiana University in 1939. He taught eight years in the Jefferson Township school, moving to Decatur 40 years ago when he became associated with the city school system. Mr. Ketchum was also active in church circles, serving as Sunday school teacher for 20 years at the Decatur E.U.B. church, where he was a former trustee, and secretary-treasurer of the Decatur E.U.B. Men's Club. Born in Jefferson Township December 12, 1899, he was a son of Marion and Mae Barr-Ketchum. He was married to Miss Rosa Byer August 25, 1925. Surviving are his wife; one son, Jerry (sic) M. Ketchum of Springfield, Ill.; one brother, Leo Ketchum of Bryan; five sisters, Mrs. Jack (Bessie) Curry of Geneva, Mrs. Anna Durbin of Van Wert, O., Mrs. Gusta Baker of Albion, Mrs. Dayton (Dulcie) Gunter of Ohio City, O., and Mrs. Beulah Hilleary of Portland; and six grandchildren. Two sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Winteregg-Linn Funeral Home, with Rev. Fuhrman Miller and Rev. Benjamin F. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. Sunday until 1 p.m. Monday. The casket will be closed at 12:30 p.m. prior to the 1:30 p.m. services. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Louth, Krick, Chrisman, Jenkins, Price, Hess, Tussing, Ross Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3117/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; no date on paper Charles R. Garwood, 73, Decatur, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday in Adams County Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Van Wert County, Ohio, to Elmer and Irene Laugh (sic; should be Louth) Garwood and married Eileen Krick on February 3, 1948. She died on April 13, 1993. He worked at the former Krick-Tyndall Tile Mill in Decatur and retired in 1994 from All American Homes in Decatur. Surviving are two sons, Dennis and John Garwood, both of Decatur; seven daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Linda) Chrisman, Gretchen Garwood, Mrs. David (Vanessa) Jenkins, Janet Price, Mrs. Jimmy (Paula) Hess, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Tussing, and Mrs. Larry (Jane) Ross, all of Decatur; one sister, Lois Krick of Decatur; 32 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Haggard and Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur, with burial in Decatur Cemetery. Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. SSDI: CHARLES R GARWOOD 09 Mar 1929 05 May 2002 (V) 46733 (Decatur, Adams, IN) (none specified) 296-24-1941 Ohio Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Yager, Louth, Krick, Brodbeck, Stahl Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3116/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Thursday, 22 May 1969 Elmer A. Garwood dies at hospital Elmer A. Garwood, 67, of Wren, O., a retired farmer, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Adams county memorial hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. He had been ill for 30 years and bedfast for the past 12 years. Born in Adams county Feb. 6, 1902, he was a son of Joseph and Louisa Yager-Garwood, and was married to Irene Louth Nov. 19, 1925. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Doyle (Lois) Krick of Decatur; one son, Charles R. Garwood of Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Rosa) Brodbeck of Willshire, O., route 1, and Mrs. Mary Stahl of Findlay, O.; two brothers, Oscar Garwood of Willshire route 1, and Harvey Garwood of Van Wert, O.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Zwick funeral home, with Rev. Delbert Corbin officiating. Burial will be in the Willshire cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and after 3 p.m. Friday until time of the services. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Douglas, Sipe, Bollenbacher, Brodbeck, Tinkham Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3115/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Wednesday, 23 April 1986 Ethel M. Garwood, 86, Willshire, O., died at 1 a.m. today at her home. She was a member of the Union United Methodist Chruch, route 7, Decatur. Born on July 23, 1899, in Adams County, she was the daughter of Augusta D. and Nettie E. Sipe-Douglas, and was married Feb. 20, 1935, to Oscar F. Garwood; he survives. Also surviving are one stepson, Donald E. Garwood, route 7, Decatur; 15 step-grandchildren (sic); 30 step-grandchildren; one brother, Thurman Douglas, Berne; three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Bollenbacher, route 2, Geneva; Mrs. Chester (Beulah) Brodbeck, Monroe; Mrs. Wilbur (Martha) Tinkham, Decatur. Three brothers, one sister and one stepson are deceased. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, Rev. David Chivington officiating. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery, Willshire. Friends may call at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, O., from 2-9 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services at the church Friday. Memorials are to the church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Yager, Mottinger, Douglas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3114/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday, 12 January, 1987 Oscar F. Garwood, 89, former resident of Willshire, Ohio, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday in Decatur Community Care Center. He was born in Blue Creek Township, Adams County, on October 5, 1897 to Joseph and Lois Yager-Garwood. His first wife, the former Oressa Mottinger, died in 1927; he married the former Ethel Douglas on February 20, 1935; she died April 23, 1986. He was a farmer and a member of Union Methodist Church on route 7, Decatur. Surviving are a son, Donald Garwood of Marion; a brother, Harvey Garwood of Van Wert, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. A son, Harold; four brothers - Delmer, Delbert, Elmer, and Roy - and five sisters - Hieda, Rosa, Rosetta, Mary, and Bertha - are deceased. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Union Methodist Church, Rev. David Chivington officiating. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery. Visiting hours at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford, Ohio, are 7-9 p.m. today; there is also visitation at the church from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Mottinger, Bender, Rowland, Graft, Girod, Roehm, Colchin, Hunter, Douglas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3113/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday, 5 December 1988 Donald Eugene Garwood, 61, route 7, Decatur, died at 6:40 a.m. today in VA Hospital Marion, following an extended illness. He was a retired Blue Creek Township farmer and also retired from International Harvester Co. in 1974. He served with Army during World War II and was awarded the Victory Medal and Army Occupation Medal. Born Dec. 23, 1926, in Mercer County, O., he was the son of Oscar F. and Arressa Mottinger-Garwood, and was married Aug. 7, 1948, to Gisela A. Bender. Survivors include the wife; 12 children, Mrs. Ron (Barbara) Rowland, route 1, Monroe; Mrs. Lonnie (Rita) Graft, Decatur; Sue Girod, route 7, Decatur; Mrs. Roland (Teresa) Roehm, route 1, Willshire, O.; Mrs. Timothy (Karen) Colchin, route 1, Monroe; Lisa Garwood, route 7, Decatur; Mrs. Leslie (Beverly) Hunter, route 1, Willshire; Edward Garwood, route 7, Decatur; Jerry Garwood, route1, Willshire; Thomas Garwood, Ohio City, O.; Daniel Garwood, route 1, Willshire; John Garwood, route 7, Decatur; and 24 grandchildren. The parents, the stepmother, Ethel Douglas Garwood, and one brother, Harold Garwood, are deceased. Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Zwick-Sefton & Jahn Funeral Home, Rev. Sylvester Martin officiating. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are to the Visiting Nurses Home Health Care of Van Wert, O. A military flag presentation will be made at the graveside by American Legion Post 43. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Monger, Landwehr, Douglass, May, Erehm Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3112/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Friday, 17 May 1974 Services are Saturday for Harold D. Garwood Harold D. Garwood, 51, of Willshire, O., died at 8 a.m. Thursday in his home of an apparent heart attack. Born March 14, 1923, in Mercer county, he was the son of Oscar and Ossera Monger-Garwood. Survivors include his father and his stepmother, Mrs. Ethel Douglass-Garwood of Willshire; his widow, the former Helen Landwehr, whom he married on Oct. 16, 1948; a son, James, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Judy) May and Mrs. Lindian (Joan) Erehm, both of route 3, Rockford; a brother, Donald of route 6, Decatur, and two grandsons. Mr. Garwood was a mechanic at Lloy's Motor Sales in Rockford. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. EDT Saturday at the Ketcham-Ripley funeral home, Rockford. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Schaffer, Waidelich, Burkhart, Cornell, Borror, Goll, Smith Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3111/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday, 9 September 2000 Lucille Garwood, 79, Fort Wayne, died at 9:23 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on December 25, 1920 in Decatur to Fred and Mary Smith Schaffer and married Ivan E. Garwood on May 23, 1940; he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of Simpson United Methodist church in Fort Wayne. Other survivors are five sons, William Garwood of Indianapolis; Thomas, James, and Terry Garwood, all of Fort Wayne; and Timothy Garwood of Cleveland, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Waidelich of Syracuse; Mrs. Larry (Judy) Burkhart of Avilla; Mrs. Archibald (Karen Sue) Cornell of Springfield, Ohio; and Mrs. Bill (Leah) Borror and Mrs. Robertson (Connie) Goll, both of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mable Schaffer of Fort Wayne; 32 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Deceased are two sons, Ivan E. Garwood Jr. and Daniel Garwood; a daughter, Tanya Smith; and seven brothers, Carl, Jake, Ira, John, Dewey, Buck and Sylvester Schaffer. Funeral services were held today, with burial in Decatur Cemetery. Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home of Decatur provided funeral arrangements. Preferred memorials are to the church or to The American Cancer Society. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargieRoopPearce Surnames: Garwood, Ross, Schaffer, Waidelich, Burkhart Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/3110/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday, 11 November 1968 16-year-old killed when pinned by auto Daniel Garwood, 16, of 2630 Castle Drive, Fort Wayne, until a few months ago a resident of east of Decatur, was fatally injured Sunday morning while working on is auto. The youth, a student at New Haven high school, was pinned under the car when the jacks which were placed under the front of the car slipped, dropping the vehicle on his chest. Young Garwood was pronounced dead on arrival at the Adams county memorial hospital at 11 a.m. Sunday. Coroner Richard Linn said death was caused by a crushed chest. The tragedy was investigated by Linn and the Adams county sheriff's department. The accident occurred while Garwood was visiting at the home of a sister, Mrs. Jerry Ross of Decatur route 2. The youth was born in Decatur March 5, 1952, a son of Ivan, Sr. and Lucille Schaffer-Garwood. He attended the North Adams school at Monmouth, where he was a member of the student council, and the freshman basketball and baseball teams. He attended the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church. Surviving are his parents; six brothers, Ivan E. Garwood, Jr., of Magley, William E., Thomas F., James L., Terry W., and Timothy D. Garwood, all of Fort Wayne; and six sisters, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Waidelich and Mrs. Larry (Judy) Burkhart, both of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Jerry (Sue) Ross of Decatur route 2, and Tanya, Leah and Connie Garwood, all at home. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Nuttman Avenue United Brethren church, with Rev. Sylvester Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home after 7 p.m. today and after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church until time of the services. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.