This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarinKing45 Surnames: Hardy, Fruechte, Worthman, Wittmeyer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4341/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana Feb. 11, 1997 MILDRED S. HARDY Mildred S. Hardy, 87, Decatur, died at 10:36 a.m. Mondy in the extended care unit of Adams County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born on July 1, 1909 in Decatur to Martin E. and Lydia Fruechte Worthman and married A. Garland Hardy on June 27, 1947. He died on August 6, 1972. She retired in 1974 as a home economics teacher at Muncie Southside High School, and also taught at Decatur High School from 1937-47, and at Graysville, Rensselaer, and Selma high schools in Indiana. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Decatur, the Indiana State Teacher' Association, the Women's Lions Club at Muncie, the Order of the Eastern Star and Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. She attended Ball State Teacher's College in Muncie and received her bachelor's degree from Indiana State Teachers' College in Terra Haute in 1934 and her master's degree from Ball State. The only survivor is her brother, Robert Worthman, Decatur. A sister, Lillian Wittmeyer, is deceased. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Zwick-Sefton and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, with burial in Elm Ridge Cemetery, Muncie. Visiting hours are 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and 2-3 p.m. Thursday in the chapel at Elm Ridge Cemetery. Preferred memorial 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: Jones, Gray, Mocata, Hamilton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4340/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat (IN) - December 10, 2008 Sharon C. (Gray) Jones, 69, of Berne, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Swiss Village. She was born on April 7, 1939. She had been a substitute teacher for the Adams Central and South Adams school systems and was a 1957 graduate of Decatur High School. Surviving are two daughters, Amy J. Mocata of Porter, Indiana, and Mrs. Mark (Ann R.) Hamilton of Valparaiso; four sons, Clay D. Jones (and wife Karen) of Riverton, Wyoming; Reef "Andy" Jones (and wife Liz) and Christopher C. Jones (and wife Barb) of Berne; and Mark D. Jones (and wife Donna) of Hartford City; and five grandchildren, Daniel, Micah, Matthew, Selina, and Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Christian Faith Assembly Church, 7511 S. Anthony Blvd. in Fort Wayne. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday in Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Thatcher, Riley Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4339/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract taken from Bluffton News Banner, Wells County, IN Dated Nov 30, 1970 Mrs. Goldie B. Thatcher d. Nov 28, 1970 in Decatur, Indiana, age 76 w/o Herbert E. Thatcher Survivors: husband dau, Mrs. Norris Riley & 3 more daughters 4 sons 3 sisters 1 brother 25 grandchildren 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Klopfenstine, Brandyberry, McKean, Roth, Barton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4338/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract taken from News Banner, Wells County, Indiana dated Sept. 19, 1978 Mary M. Klopfenstine b. Sept. 30, 1898 Adams County, Indiana d/o John McKean & Josephine Brandyberty md Harry Klopfenstine on July 26, 1925 in Michigan d. Sept. 19, 1978 prob. Wells County, Indiana Survivors: Sis: Margaret Roth & Alice Barton Husband preceded her in death April 18, 1953 Burial Six Mile Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Roop, Chaney, Butcher, Bieberich, Roughia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4337/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OBIT Decatur Daily Democrat Wednesday, March 3, 1971 GOLDIE ROOP TAKEN BY DEATH Mrs. Goldie Roop, 74, of route 1, seven miles north of Decatur, widow of Harley J. Roop, died at 4 a.m. this morning at the Adams county memorial hospital where she had been hospitalized the past three weeks. Death was unexpected. She was the last member of a family of 12 children. Born in Jay county on August 29, 1896, she was a daughter of George and Eleanore Chaney-Butcher, and married Harley J. Roop on January 2, 1917. Mrs. Roop was a member of the St. Mark's United Methoidst church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Eleanore) Bieberich of route 6; Mrs. William (Pauline) Roughia, of route 1, Ossian; two sons, Harley J. Roop, Jr., of route 1, Lawrence E. Roop of Hoagland, 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Mark's United Methodist church, with Rev. Fuhrman Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until 9 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church until time of the services at 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Roop Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4336/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract from Bluffton Evening News, Wells County, IN dated April 17, 1928 Daniel B. Roop d. April 16, 1928 Pleasant Mills, Adams County, Indiana Survivors: 2 sons & 3 daughters 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Roop, Smith, Hoffman, Butcher Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4335/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract from Evening News Banner, Wells County, IN; dated Jan. 15, 1941 Lawrence Roop d. Jan 13, 1941; age 39 Survivors: widow, formerly Evelyn Butcher dau: Barbara Elaine Roop bros: Orville, Charles & Harley Roop 1/2 bros: william & John Smith 1/2 sis: Mrs. Herman Hoffman Buried Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana 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: Hendricks, Martin, Jeffrey, Clouse Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4334/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ALAN LEE HENDRICKS, 59, passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Fort Wayne. Born in Decatur, he was an Air Guard veteran and retired from BF Goodrich after 37 years. He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. In 1997, he married Carla in Las Vegas; she survives in Fort Wayne. Also surviving are his mother, Gertrude Hendricks of Decatur; daughters, Brandi (Keith) Martin of Leo and Amanda Hendricks of Fort Wayne; stepdaughter, Janel Jeffrey of Fort Wayne; and stepson, Eric (Chrystal) Clouse of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchid. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Hendricks. Service is 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Andrews, Hall, Seiley, Deitsch, Young Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4333/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract from Evening News Banner, Wells County, Indiana dated Dec. 24, 1931 Zeph Andrews b. Monroe, Indiana s/o Perry & Mary Andrews d. Dec. 21, 1931 near Eaton Rapids, Michigan Survivors: Widow, Lillian Sons: Bert, William, Arthur Daus: Mrs. George Hall & Mrs. Emmett Seiley Sis: Mrs. David Deitsch & Mrs. Angie Young Burial: Potterville Cemetery, Potterville, Eaton Co., MI 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Springer, Rice, Ellis, Death, Schwartz, Deems Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4332/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract from Berne Review, Berne, Adams County, IN; dated Monday, Nov. 11, 1935 Leo Robert Springer b. Feb. 8, 1930 Adams County, IN d. Nov. 8, 1935 Decatur, Adams County, Indiana s/o John & Susie Springer Survived by: grandmother, Mrs. Levi Gross sisters Virginia & Marjorie Springer brothers Calvin & Homer Springer 1/2 sis: Mrs. Delphie Rice 1/2 sis: Ethel Ellis 1/2 sis: Mrs. Dan Death 1/2 sis: Mrs. Sam K. Schwartz 1/2 bro: Lawrence Deems 1/2 bro: William Springer 1/2 bro: Frank Leroy Deems parents: John & Susie Springer Buried Nov. 10, 1935 Ray Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana 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: heritageberne Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4328.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have found Leo's obit and have attached it. Kathy Rausch Heritage Room Berne Public Library 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.

I found where Leo is buried. He is buried with his sister Bessie and parents John and Susie at Ray Cemetery. This cemetery is located 1 1/2 miles west of Monroe, IN in Monroe Twp. According to the notation in the book the stone shows the birth and death years of John and Susie but not Leo or Bessie. I looked in the Adams Co. Death Records trying to find a date of death so I could search for an obit in the Berne Witness, but was unable to find it. Kathy Rausch Heritage Room Berne Public Library -----Original Message----- From: inadams-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:inadams-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 6:53 PM To: INADAMS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [INADAMS] leonard "leo" springer of decatur adams county indiana This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 4beemer Surnames: Springer, Gravott Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.ad ams/4328/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for an obituary for my grandmothers brother, "Leo", who died of gangrene of the bowels in the Decatur hospital sometime between 1927 to 1940. He was not very old. He was the son of John and Susie (Gravott) Springer and was born and died in Decatur, Adams county, Indiana. His name may have been John Leonard Springer or perhaps just Leonard Springer. I can find no death record for him. My grandmother remembers his death and his saying to her, "It hurts!" Any help would be most appreciated. 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 INADAMS-request@rootsweb.com 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Rumple, Davis, Woodruff, Kramer, Burley, Pyle, Zehr, Buyer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4331/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract from Evening News Banner, Wells County, Indiana dated Aug. 16, 1930 John Rumple b. Oct. 25, 1855 Hamilton, Ohio d. Aug. 15, 1930 Berne, Adams County, Indiana (suicide) Survivors: sis Mrs. Frank Davis sis: Mrs. Martha Woodruff sis: Mrs. Edna Kramer sis: Mrs. emma Burley dau: Mrs. Cleo Pyle dau: Mrs. Jacob Zehr dau: Mrs. Joseph Buyer sons: Daniel and Jonathan Preceded by wife 2 years ago Buried Riverside Cemetery, Geneva, Adams County, Indiana 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Andrews, Pease, Arnold, Wayne, Arnaud Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4330/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract taken from News Banner, Wells Co., IN - June 12, 1990 True M. "Tabby" Andrews b. Dec 22, 1903 Monroe, Adams County, Indiana s/o Cashius Andrews & Mary Pease md Elsie A. Arnold Dec. 24, 1929 d. June 10, 1990 Survivors: widow 3 sons: Max E., Larry A., and Robert H. dau: Betty (Ray) Wayne sis: Mildred Arnaud 10 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren Buried June 14, 1990 Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Adams Co., IN 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Rumple, Kelly, Welsh Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4329/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract from News Banner, Wells Co., IN; dated Oct 8, 1975 Rev. Rufus A. Rumple b. Feb. 10, 1905 Berne, Adams County, IN s/o John Rumple & Mattie Kelly md. Mary Welsh d. Oct. 7, 1975 Marion, Grant County, IN Survivors; wife, Mary Kelly Rumple sons: Richard and John dau: Miss Shirley Rumple 4 grandchildren Buried Oct 10, 1975 Gardens of Memory in Huntington Co., IN 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.

I don't have "Leo's obit, but do have this family.   I am descended from John's grandparents, John Milton Hammond & Mary Elinore ?, through their daughter Elizabeth Ellen Hammond. Who is your grandmother? ********** I am searching for an obituary for my grandmothers brother, "Leo", who died of gangrene of the bowels in the Decatur hospital sometime between 1927 to 1940.  He was not very old.  He was the son of John and Susie (Gravott) Springer and was born and died in Decatur, Adams county, Indiana.  His name may have been John Leonard Springer or perhaps just Leonard Springer.  I can find no death record for him.  My grandmother remembers his death and his saying to her, "It hurts!" Any help would be most appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 4beemer Surnames: Springer, Gravott Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4328/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for an obituary for my grandmothers brother, "Leo", who died of gangrene of the bowels in the Decatur hospital sometime between 1927 to 1940. He was not very old. He was the son of John and Susie (Gravott) Springer and was born and died in Decatur, Adams county, Indiana. His name may have been John Leonard Springer or perhaps just Leonard Springer. I can find no death record for him. My grandmother remembers his death and his saying to her, "It hurts!" Any help would be most appreciated. 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Plummer, Trullender, Milroy, Steel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4327/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Abstract from Evening News Banner, Wells County, IN dated March 2, 1939 Elmer T. Plummer b. Sept. 9, 1874 Lancester Twp., Wells County, IN s/o George W. Plummer & Henrietta Trullender d. March 2, 1939 Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana md Elsie Milroy Nov. 26, 1905 Lancaster Twp., Wells Co., IN Survived by: widow son, Wendell Plummer of Elgin, IL dau, Olive May Plummer, at home bro: Henry Plummer of Bluffton Charles Plummer of Huntington, IN William Plummer of Tocsin, IN John Plummer of Ft. Wayne, IN Alfred Plummer of Greenwood, Miss. sis: Mrs. Mary Steel of Decatur, IN Miss Myrtle Plummer of Decatur, IN Buried Prairie View Cemetery, Tocsin, Wells County, IN 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Spade, Straub Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4326/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana Monday, May 27, 1918 GROUND TO DEATH Ralph Rollo Spade Lives But Short Time After Being STRUCK BY TRAIN Early Sunday Morning on Grand Rapids & Indiana - Well Known Man. Ralph Rollo Spade, 44, unmarried, well known harness maker employed at the Tanvas shop, died about 5:00 o'clock Sunday morning from injuries received about 3:40 o'clock when he was undoubtedly struck, dragged and ground under the wheels of northbound extra freight, number 101, on the G. R. & I. railroad. The train passed through here about 3:40 o'clock but Spade was not found until about 4:15 when Earl Straub, night operator in walking out of the depot, heard groans, and investigating found his badly mangled and unconscious body lying at the west side of the track a few rods south of the depot. The officers were called and Coroner D. D. Clark, Night Policeman Reynolds, Dr. W. E. Smith, and others soon arrived on the scene. The man was unconscious, but Coroner Clark who arrived there fifteen minutes before others, says he muttered at one time "They took my watch and everything." This however, was undoubtedly a vagary of a wandering mind, for his watch and between nine or ten dollars were found on his person, there being no indications that he had been the victim of foul play as his mutterings might have indicated. The unconscious body was placed on a cot and taken to the Decatur hospital where attention was given him, in the hope of reviving him and saving his life. He gradually sank however, and died without gaining consciousness. His left leg was cut off at the ankle, the right leg was nearly crushed off just below the knee, making amputation necessary had he lived long enough; there was a deep cut laying open the hip to the bone; there was a cut above the left ear; and his back was badly torn and bruised from being dragged over the railroad ties. From pieces of clothing, buttons, combs and other articles strewed about that point, and from the pool of blood further south than where the body was found, it is evident that the body was struck there and dragged some thirty feet or more. How Spade happened to be at the railroad at that time is unknown. He was said to be totally deaf and it is probable that he either went to the railroad to walk down the track to his brother's home, Charles, who lives on Line street, and with whom he had been living for the past five weeks, or that he attempted to take a short cut across the railroad at the point where Madison street would cross if it were opened up, and which is frequently used as a crossing by pedestrians. After death the body was taken to the Scherer morgue and prepared for burial and yesterday noon was taken to the home of a brother, Frank Spade, who lives on the the old home farm, near Peterson. The funeral had been first set for Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and at 1:30 from the Antioch or Beery church, but on receipt of word last night from a sister in Colorado, that she would be here for the funeral, the date was changed and it will be held Wednesday afternoon, or held until such time as the sister may arrive. The Rev. Leach will officiate. The deceased was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Spade and was (Continued on page 2 - researcher could find no continuation on page 2) 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: KarinKing45 Surnames: Homan, Spangler, Neal, Plunkard Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4325/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana March 2, 1987 BEATRICE HOMAN Beatrice Homan, 86, of Golden Meadows Home, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday at the Adams County Memorial Hospital. Born in Adams County on July 28, 1900, she was married to August Homan; he died Jan. 23, 1953 (crossed out and written 1955). Survivors include one son, Charles Spangler, Decatur; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Doris) Neal , Prospect, Pa. and Mrs. Melvin (Genevieve) Plunkard, Mars, Pa.; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, one grandson and two great-grandchildren preceded her in death. Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Winteregg-Linn & Haggard Funeral Home, Rev. Frederick Bunts officiating. Burial will be in Decatur Cemetery. Calling is from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. (Handwritten dates of b. July 28, 1900; d. Feb. 27, 1987) 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.