This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarinKing45 Surnames: Anker, Smith, Miller, Linn, Deege Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4404/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana Wed., March 25, 1970 KATHERINE ANKER DIES UNEXPECTEDLY Mrs. Katherine S. Anker, 90, well-known Decatur lady, died suddenly of a coronary attack at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday at her home, 214 South First Street. She had not been ill, and death was unexpected. Born in Vermillion County, Ill., April 2, 1879, she was a daughter of William D. and Paulina Miller-Smith, and had resided in Decatur for many years. She was married April 7, 1900 to Albert M. Anker who preceded her in death in 1947. Mrs. Anker was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Adams County Historical Society and the Democratic Women's Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Veronica A. Linn of Decatur; a granddaughter, Miss Dianne Linn of Decatur; and one sister, Mrs. Hazel Deege of Danville, Ill. One granddaughter, two sisters, and four brothers are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Winteregg-Linn funeral home with Rev. Robert Vander Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today 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.