This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarinKing45 Surnames: Helmrich, Burkett Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4577/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ADAMS COUNTY MAN EXPIRES Christian Helmrich, 64, Dies at Home in Kirkland Township Christian Helmrich, 64, prominent and respected farmer living one-half mile north of Honduras, in Kirkland township, Adams county, died at 12:05 this morning, following a two year illness of paralysis. Mr. Helmrich was born in Germany, November 6, 1865 and came to this country when a young man. He had been a resident of Adams county for the past 40 years. On August 30, 1891, Mr. Helmrich was married to Ella Burkett. No children were born to the union. Besides the widow, the deceased is survived by one brother, Peter Helmrich, who resides in Kirkland township, two sisters and one brother who live in Germany. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10:15 o'clock from the Christian Union church, of which Mr. Helmrich was a member. The Rev. Jay Smith, pastor will officiate. Burial will be made in the Zion cemetery at Honduras. Decatur Daily Democrat Vol. XXVIII. No. Ten. Saturday, January 11, 1930. p. 1, col. 1. 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.