Crawfordsville Journal-Review 9 Nov 1944 -- Six members of the Crawfordsville HS basketball team which was one of 4 to play in the state championship finals at Indianpaolis in 1942 will be pallbearers at the funeral services at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon for 2nd Lt. Robert Hybarger. The service will be held at the Smartsburg Christian Church. Lt. Hybarger, who lost his life overseas in WWII while serving as a navigator on a B-17 bomber, was captain of the 1942 team on which he played back guard. The remaining members of the 1942 squad, together with members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Wabash College of which Mr. Hybarger was a member while a student at Wabash will serve as honorary pallbearers at the services. Rev. John R. Servies will conduct the service at the church. Members of Montgomery County Post 1431, Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in charge of military services to be conducted at the grave at Oak Hill Cemetery. Lt. Hybarger met death when his B-17 bomber was shot down over Europe on his 20th birthday, June 2, 1944. 7 of the 10 members of the crew were killed. Lt. Hybarger was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Leroy) Hybarger, who live near Smartsburg. His father, a WWI veteran is a past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Crawfordsville.

Crawfordsville Star, Feb 14, 1884 --A very sudden and mysterious death occurred on the creek in what is known as the Pocket neighborhood (Alamo) on last Friday monring about 9 o'clock, being Miss Louiza Stonebraker, aged about 21 years. On Thursday monrning she started her little sister off to school and then finished up a large washing, apparently in good health. At noon her father came in from his work and not seeing her, ate a lunch and went back to his work and on his and the children coming in at night, she was found on the bed unconscious and not able to speak in which condition she remained until Friday monring without moving hand or foot until death came without a struggle.

Crawfordsville Star, Feb 14, 1884 -- The wedding of Samuel Demoret and Laura B. Davis was a pleasant affair. A nice dinner was had at James Demoret's. Many friends and relatives were present to enjoy the occassion. We wish them much joy and a long and prosperous life.

Crawfordsville Star 2-14-1884 - Mary, wife of Charles Cobb, died on last Sunday and was interred int he New Richmond Grave yard on Monday.

Crawfordsville Journal-Review July 23, 1940 -- Linden July 23 - John W. Fogarty, 73, for many years a resident of Montgomery County died at the home of his son, Russell C. Fogarty, near Russellville, Monday night at 8:25 o'clock. He had been ill for a year with a complication of diseases. Born Novenber 4, 1866 at Roann, in Wabash County he was the son of Joseph and Martha Lackey Fogarty. He was married March 23, 1893 at Paxton, Ill to Clara Newlin. He had resided on a farm southeast of Linden for the past 20 years. He was a member of the Linden Methodist Church. The survivors include his wife, one son, Russell at whose home he died; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas G. Osborne, of Madison, Wis, and two grandsons.. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home in Crawfordsville. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery there. Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home.

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Crawfordsville Journal-Review July 23 ? 1939 -- Will L. Stump, 53 years old, executive VP of Elston Bank & Trust Company died unexpectedly Thursday morning at his office in the banking house. Mr. Stump was stricken while conferring with associated and succumbed almost instantly. He had been ill since May 10 with a heart ailment. A native of Montgomery county,Mr. Stump was born Oct 12, 1886, the son of Perry F. and Tabitha Surface Stump, pioneer Indiana residents. He was educated in the Crawfordsville schools and Wabash college, receiving his AB degree from Wabash in 1910. Mr. Stump began his business career with the Farmers & Merchants Trust Company shortly after graduating from college and had been identified prominently with local banking houses ever since. He was united in marriage with Edith May Grimes, Aug 13, 1910. Besides having been a leader in Crawfordsville banking circles for 30 years, Mr. Stump also was active in the church and social life of the community. In church and community affairs, he had served as chairman of the board of the First Methodist Church, and was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Ben Hur Life Association and the Crawfordsville Country Club. Mr. Stump was well known in banking circles outside Crawfordsville and was a former president of the Montgomery County Bankers' Association and former member of the Council of Administration of the Indiana State Bankers Association. He also was a director of the Hoosier Crown Corporation of this city. Surviving are the widow, a son, Raymond of Crawfordsville; two brothers, Walter of the Elston Bank & Trust, and Paul, clerk of the Indiana State Supreme and Appellate Courts; a granddaughter, Carol Ann and daughter-in-law, Kathryn Copper Stump. The parents preceded him in death several years ago the father passing away April 1934, and mother June 1917. The body was taken to the Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home and will be kept there until shortly before the services at the church.

Crawfordsville Journal Review June 2, 1942 - Darlington - Harry Emerson Wheeler, age 60, died at Culver Hospital Tuesday morning at 4:30 o'clock following a short illness from a complication of ailments. He has been ill since May 29. Mr. Wheeler was born in Darlington, Nov 21, 1881, son of Joseph E. and Amy Elizabeth Wheeler. He was a member of the Gravelly Run Friends Church. He was married to Callie Crowder in Crawfordsville May 12, 1912. He was also a member of the K of P Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Callie Wheeler; one son, Joe; two daughters, A;ice who lives at the Wheeler home near Darlington and Mrs. Grace Hampton of Waynetown; one grandson, Jimmie Lee Hampton and a son-in-law, Ray Hampton. One sister, Pearl Wheeler and one brother, Wilmer Wheeler preceded him in death. The remains were removed to the Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home in Crawfordsville where friends may call and pay their respects until Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock when the body will be taken tot he Wheeler homestead, 3 miles south of Darlington, Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Crawfordsville Journal Review - - Darlington, June 2, 1942 --John E. Kostanzer, 80, furniture dealer who had been active in the business life of the city for more than half a century, died at his home, 308 S. Green Street, at 7 o'clock Sunday night. Death was due to a heart ailment form which he had suffered for the past two months. Mr. Kostanzer had spent all his life in this city. One of a family of 16 children he went to work as a boy in the furniture store his father first opened in 1850. In 1890, he entered partnership with his brother, Herman Kostanzer, as A. Konstanzer's Sons." The business became known as the "JE Kostanzer & Son Store," in 1939 when his son, Paul became associated with him in the business. Mr. Kostanzer wa snoted as one of Crawfordsville's pioneer business men who contributed much toward building the city. He had traveled extensively and his marriage to Edith A. Lane took place at Westminster Abbey, London, England, during one trip abroad. He was born in this city on Feb 1, 1862 the son of Anthony and Jeanette Kostanzer. The survivors include the wife; 3 sons, Paul H of this city; John L of San Diego, Calif and Fred A. of Los Angeles; a daughter, Mabel L. Kostanzer of Sandoval, ill; a brother, Herman Kostanzer, of this city and two grandchildren, harry L. Kostanzer of this city and Anna R. Kostanzer of San Diego. Funeral services will be held at the Hunt & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. RG Riemann, pastor of the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church in charge. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Crawfordsville Journal Review April 6 1942 - (excerpt) -- Lloyd A. Russell, age 37, died suddenly Friday afternoon of a heart attack at the Binford & Sons Lumber co where he was assistnat manager. Mr. Russell was born Feb 8, 1905, at Bluffton, Ohio the son of William and Anna Whistler Russell. He married Edna M. Weber Dec 31, 1927 in Joliett, Ill. Mr. Russell attended Tri-State College and was a member of the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church and Lions Club here. Surviving besides his wife, are two children both at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Russell; a brother, John and sister, Mildred Russell. The body will be removed from the Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home to the family residence, 406 Seminary Street where friends may call until 8:30 o'clock Monday monring. The funeral will be held at 10:00 Monday moring from the Proffitt & Sons Chapel in charge of Rev. RG Riemann of the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church. The funeral party will then proceed overland to Joliet, Ill where burial will occur.

Crawfordsville Journal Review (excerpt) June 14 1943 -- Mrs. Juanita F. Titus, 29, lifelone resident of this city died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles Miller, 306 Wilson Avenue, with a complication of diseases. Mrs. Titus had conducted ab eauty salon here for a timea fter graduating from the Rainbow Beauty College at Indianapolis. Previously she had attended Crawfordsville HS. Born Feb 25, 1914 in this city, she was the daughter of Charles T. and Mary E. Reid Miller. She was married July 13, 1935 to Charles Titus. Mrs. TItus was a member of the First United Brethren Church. The survivors include the husband; two daughters, her mother, Mrs. Miller, two sisters, Mrs. Thomas G. Fox and Mrs. Fern Ford and one brother, John E. Miller of this city. Her father preceded her in death in 1926. Funeral services will be held at the Proffit & Sons Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock wtih Rev. John Roberts in charge. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home.

Crawfordsville Journal Review June 17, 1944 - Clyde H. Maines, 41 popular day clerk at the Crawford Hotel who for a number of years was associated with the Strand Theatre, died unexpectedly at the hotel shortly before midnight Friday night after suffering a stroke of apoplexy earlier in the evening. Born April 25, 1903 in Crawfordsville Mr. Maines was the son of Pearl and Mary maines. He was a member of the 1st Christian Church and graduated from Crawfordsville HS. On Dec 31, 1928 he was married at Peru to Miss Elizabeth Garner who survives. Also surviving are the parents, a sister, Mrs. Aaron Faust of this city and niece, Mrs. Douglas Clack of Indianpaolis. Mr. Maines was taken to the Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. Paul E. Million of the 1st Christian Church officiaiting. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home preceding the rites. Crawfordsville Jouranl Review June 20, 1944 - Funeral services for Clyde H. Maines who passed away at 11 oclock Friday night wer eheld at the Proffitt & Sons Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. Paul million was in charge of the serives. Pall bearers were Marsh Jones, Harry Wolf, Earl Berry, Harold WIlliam, Walter and Claude Cunningham. The many floral offerings were carried by Mildred Kirlay, Helen Goodbar, Kay Dick, DOrothy SIveney, Pearl Williams, Bessie Daugherty, Freda Jones, Mrs. Ernest Cox, Cecil Booher, Catherine Patterson, Goldie Cunningham, Pauline WIlkinson, Delia Titus, Cleta Hall, Edna Lane, Leona Clark, Lourene Kinkead, Lena Radford, Virignia Linn, Mary Whitlock, Lola Barcus, Mildred Buser, Lois Oltman and Lora May Bowers. Burial was made in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lebanon.

Crawfordsville Journal Review April 28, 1944 -- Shannondale- Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Shannondale Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Oma Helen Tribbett who died Tuesday morning at Culver Hospital. Rev. Paul Surpegnon of New Castle was in charge of the service. Barbara and Betty Horn accompanied by Mrs. Russell Horn sang Perfect Day and The Old Rugged Cross. Burial was in the Shannondale Cemetery. Pall bearers were Ashley Cox, Carrol Shannon, Ray Linn, Rutert McCasserty, Otis Endicott and James Stewart. Flower bearers were Lona WHite, Letha Young, Ada Stewart, Katheryn Cox, Edith McCasserty, Martha Endicott, Beula LaFollette, and Mrs. Oakley Rogers.

Crawfordsville Jouranl Review 6-26-1944 -- Oliver F. Deetz, former principal of the local high school died at his home in North Canton, Ohio Monday according to word received here Tuesday. Mr. Deetz had suffered a severe heart attack about a week ago. He was principal of th ehigh school here from 1922 to 1928. He left here to accept a position in the schools of Painesville, Ohio. For the past several years he has been teachin gin the Canton, Ohio high school Besides the widow, he is survived by three daughters.

Crawfordsville Journal Review 6-24-1944 - Funeral services for Eugene Harris, who died Wednesday at Culver Hospital after a brief illness were held Friday afternoon at the First Methodist Church with Dr. C. Howard Taylor officiating. Burial was beside the wife at Masonic Cemetery. Assisting at the rites as pallbears were Lon Lane, David Gallear, Paul Stout, Claude Cunningham, Haines Peterson and Herman Bratton. Those who helped with the flowers included Mrs. Lawrence Watson, Mrs. Herman Wright, Mrs. Max Crawford, Mrs. Edith Furr, Mary Martyha Galey, Virginia Cochran, Ruth Fullenwider and Opal keller , all of this city and Mrs. Winston Tebis, Mrs. Robert Goll and Mrs.John Bastian, all of Indianapolis.

Crawfordsville Daily Journal 6-23-1909 p 5 -- A marriage license was issued yesterday to Mr. Harry Kinert and Miss Bessie L. Coon, both of Colfax and they were married at the bride's home. The bride is a daughter of WH Coon and is one of Colfax's most charming young ladies. Mr. Kinert is assistant assistant station agent at that point and is a most estimable young gentleman.

Crawfordsville Journal-Review July 12 1932 p 10 c2 -- Hillsboro, July 11 - The funeral service of Mrs. Emma Coon, aged 67 who died at the home of her son, Manford Coon at 6-1 Commercial Street, Danville, Ill, Friday morning at 11:20 was held from the Christian Church in Hillsboro Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. George W. Ross of Indianapolis, pastor of the church in Hillsboro Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. George W. Ross of Indianapolis, pastor of the church, had charge of the service and the singers were Mrs. Mary Starnes and Miss Nina Snyder, accompanied by Mrs. Olive White. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery in Hillsboro. The deceased was born in Lafayette, Ind the daughter of William and Malinda VanScoyoc and was the stepdaughter of HM Clubb of Hillsboro. The greater part of her life was spent in this vicinity, but in recent years had made her home in Danville with her son, Manford Coon. Her first marriage was to Harry Coon and later was married to Bert Fruits. She is survived by her son, a granddaughter, Mary Richards and a great granddaughter, Betty Richards, all of Danville, Ill. During her residence in this community she taught music for a number of years.

Crawfordsville Daily Journal 4-18-1911 p 5 -- Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Florence Coon, of Colfax and Thomas Harmon Stroup of LaGrange a sophomore of Purdue University which took place last Monday afternoon in Michigan. The announcement comes as a great surprise to the many friends of the young couple. She attended Indiana University and is a member of the Pi Phi sorority. Mr. Stroup is a member of the Triangle Fraternity and is a very popular student. Mr. and Mrs. Stroup are now visiting relatives and it is thought he will return to resume his studies at the university.

Crawfordsville Daily Journal 7-21-1904 p 8 -- Mr. "Longstreet" -- Samuel Coon died Tuesday night after a short illness. He was something over 80 years of age. We suppose interment will be at Shannondale.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 4-8-1893 p 1 c4 -- At the residence of the bride's mother near Wingate, Montgomery County on the evening of March 30, Joseph L. Dunkin and Ida M. Coon were united in marriage by Rev. RJ Zuck. The rooms were handsomely decorated with flower and evergreens. Loving hands had transformed one corner of a room into a bower where the young couple stood during the ceremony. Above their heads the decorations consisted of two hearts blended together. A large number of guests were present and after the knot was securely tied all were served with a bountiful supper. The favors were daisies and rose buds tied with white ribbon. Many warm congratulations followed during the evening and all went merry as a marriage bell. On the following evening a host of friends were entertained at the hospital home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunkin, parents of the groom in Fountain County. Here the young couple are to make their home. The groom is an industrious farmer and his bride is held in high esteem by her associated. Long may they live to enjoy happiness and prosperity.