Van Wert County OHGenWeb

Surname: WELCH
Decedent: Mrs. Jos. Welch
Date listed: August 6, 1908
After many months of patient suffering, Mrs. Jos. Welch passed from life to death at her home at 409 West Third street, Delphos, Tuesday evening, at 7:10 o'clock. Twenty-three months ago Mrs. Welch suffered a stroke of paralysis, which affected her entire right side, and she has since been in a helpless condition requiring constant attention. During the past few months she has had several light strokes, and one week ago Monday she suffered another severe stroke, which rendered her unconscious, and she remained in that condition until death came. Every possible care was given her and medical aid rendered, but all to no avail, and she slept away at the time stated above. Three sons, Thomas, Samuel and Prine Welch, of Delphos, and two daughters, Miss Anna Welch, of Delphos, and Mrs. T. Trusx, of New London, survive. Nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.

Obituary submitted by: Elise (Sullivan) Mannion, Femannion@aol.com

Surname: FOX
Decedent: Otho Fox
Date listed: June 14, 1910
Otho FOX 1824--1910   Otho Fox, aged eighty-six years who died Sunday evening in The Toledo Hospital was brought to this city, Monday evening. His body was immediately taken to the family home in Hoaglin Township. The deceased was a Civil War veteran and is survived by a wife, three daughters and two sons. One daughter resides in Findlay, another in Montana and Mrs Rhinesmith on south wayne street, this city. The two sons are John, of Hoaglin township and Benjamin, of Fort Wayne, Funeral services from the U.B. church Hoagllin township, Wednesday morning at ten O'clock. Burial at Woodland cemetery. Lulu Fowler who was here from Cleveland to attend the funeral of her grandfather Otho Fox of Hoaglin township has gone to her home.

Surname: FOWLER
Decedent: Evaline Fowler
Date listed: January 29, 1911
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Fowler were held at Greenbrier church. Rev. Parvin Bond, of this city was in Charge. The deceased had been sick for some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs Icum Wade, Pleasant township. The funeral of Mrs Evaline Fowler which was conducted at the R.U.B. church south of Glenmore, last wednesday Jan 25 was attended by a large number of relatives and friends who listened with great interest to the sermon given by Rev Culberson, pastor of that meeting. Rev Culberson spoke from Psalms 17:15 and was assisted in the services by Rev. P.W. Bond pastor of the Friends Van Wert Circuit. The following obituary is a small expression of what could be truthfully said of the l ife lived by Mrs. Fowler. Evaline Byerly was born in Ross County, Ohio,August 5th,1835 and departed this life after having sent 75 years 5 months and 17 days with us, helping to lighten our every burden. Sunday January 22,1911 she accepted the invitation to retire from work and reap the reward of the seed sown, In the year 1851 on the 12 day of Jan she was united in marriage with Reuban W. Fowler. This union was blessed with eight children two of whom with the father have preceded the mother to the great beyond. For over thirty years Mrs Fowler has been a member of the U.B. church giving her service not alone to that denomination bir found her place in other denominations and especially at Antioch chapel having spent the latter part of her life near that church. Mrs Fowler leaves six children, three sons and tree daughters, eighteen granchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends to love and serve the same God she did as we mourn our loss. (Submitted by Sandra Brun, slbrum@wcnet.org)

Surname: FOX
Decedent: Susan Fox
Date listed: February 12, 1911
Mrs. Susan Fox, a pioneer lady of Hoaglin township died Friday morning. She was the wife of the late Otho Fox who died June 12, last. The deceased lady was 85 years of age and leaves a family of 2 sons and 3 daughters. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 from the home. Burial at Mt Pleasant cemetery. Mrs. Susan Rittner-Fox was born in Fairfield county, Nov 3, 1828 and departed this life February 17,1911 aged 82 years, three months and 13 days. She was the daughter of James and Minnie Rittner and was married to Otho F. Fox, May 21,1848. To this union were born 11 children. The husband and six children preceded her in death. She is survived by the following children: Frank of Fort Wayne; Mrs. E.B. Rinesmith of Van Wert; Mrs. William Martin of Findlay; Mrs. John Lanning of Elliston, Montana and John W. of Hoaglin township. Besides these a number of grandchildren and other relatives are left to mourn their loss. Submitted by Sandra Brum

Surname: FOULK
Decedent: Maude Foulk
Date listed: January 25, 1912
Foulk Maude, the six year old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foulk, of Hoaglin township died Tuesday morning at three o'clock, of pneumonia The funeral will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, at the home. Interment at the Mohr Cemetery.

Surname: FAST
Decedent: Jacob Fast
Date listed: February 14, 1912
Jacob Fast, a well-known and aged resident of Rockford, died early Tuesday morning at his home in that village. He was about seventy years of age, and is survived by a large family. The funeral is to be held in the United Brethren church at Rockford, Thursday afternoon at one o'clock, and is to be conducted by the Rev. L. T. Lemunyon of this city, assisted by Rev. E. A. Lilly and Rev. Thomas Coates.

Surname: FLICKINGER
Decedent: Godfrey Flickinger
Date listed: March 10, 1912
Godfrey Flickinger, a well-known citizen of this city, died at the home north of the city Saturday morning. He was best remembered by his acquaintances as a former tailor doing business here, and being compelled to give up his trade by poor health. His wife, Elizabeth, daughter, Anna and two sons William and Fred survive him. The funeral services will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Surname: FOSTNAUGHT
Decedent: Elizabeth Fostnaught
Date listed: March 10, 1912
Local relatives received word this morning from Toledo of the death of Mrs. William Fostnaught, nee Elizabeth Green formerly of Van Wert and sister of Mrs. Bruce Wilson of Center Street. Funeral at Toledo Monday morning.

Surname: FEGLEY
Decedent: James Fegley
Date listed: April 17, 1912
Death came to an aged and respected citizen of Van Wert County and one who had spent many years of his life in this vicinity, when Jas. Fegley passed away, at his home one-half miles northwest of Delphos, Monday morning at 6 o'clock. Mr. Fegley had been in failing health for some time, but was confined to his bed but a few days.   Deceased was born in Delaware County, O., in 1836, and had attained the age of 76 years. Thirty-eight years ago, when the section was in woods, Mr. Fegley came to Van Wert County and located in Washington Township. What was then a wilderness was transformed into fine farm and there Mr. Fegley lived the remaining years of his life. He is survived by his wife, one son, residing near Wren, O., and a daughter, Mrs. Tuttle, living in the vicinity of the home place.  Funeral services will be held over the remains Wednesday morning at 9 30 o'clock, from the family residence and will probably be in charge of Rev. Otis Harter, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Delphos. Mr. Fegley was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Middlepoint. The remains will be conveyed to the Ridge Cemetery and there laid to rest.

Surname: EVANS
Decedent: Infant Evans
Date listed: April 25, 1912
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Evans, colored, of North Walnut Street, Tuesday night. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the home. Burial at Woodland.

Surname: EVANS
Decedent: Marvin Evans
Date listed: April 26, 1912
Little Marvin Evans, the 5-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom G. Evans of Maple Avenue, was making a hard struggle for life at 1 o'clock this morning with the chances desperately against him, suffering from an attack of diabetes. He is a bright little chap and has many friends all over the city   Later: He died at 1:30 this morning.

Surname: EVANS
Decedent: Marvin Evans
Date listed: April 27, 1912
The funeral service of Marvin Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Evans, will be held from the St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. This will be held in the place of the regular service. Little Marvin will be missed at both Sunday' school and church services and by his numer- ous friends. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Friends may view the remains of Marvin Evans Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4.

Surname: EVANS
Decedent: Carrie Evans
Date listed: August 25, 1912
Carrie Evans, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Evans of South Washington Street, died at the family home Saturday morning, after an illness extending over a period of several months. An attack of rheumatism, which later developed into heart trouble was the cause of death. She was born in this city 12 years ago, and had resided here all of her short life.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and also of the Sunday school of that church. The funeral will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev. J.A. Gordon, with burial at Woodland. Friends desiring to see the remains, will call Sunday afternoon between the hours of 3 and 5.

Surname: EVANS
Decedent: Elizabeth Evans
Date listed: August 25, 1912
Elizabeth Evans, wife of Alban Evans of Venedocia, died at their home Sunday about noon of pneumonia, with which she had been suffering but a short time. She was about 30 years of age, and will best be remembered by many friends in the county as Miss Elizabeth Pugh. She was most highly esteemed by all who had the good fortune to come in contact with her and leaves a husband and three small sons to mourn her loss. The funeral will occur this afternoon at Venedocia.

Surname: FENTON
Decedent: Margaret Fenton
Date listed: October 25, 1912
Mrs. Margaret Fenton, a resident of Rockford, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Stetler, corner Summit and Glenn Streets, Thurs day afternoon, about 2:30 o'clock. She was a native of the state, and was born Jan 1, 1830. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Stetler, and a son, living at Rockford;   The remains will be taken to Rockford today for burial.

Surname: FERRIS
Decedent: Florence Ivy Ferris
Date listed: October 25, 1912
Florence Ivy Ferris, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferris of North Street, died Monday morning of indigestion. The babe was only about four months old. Rev. E.F. Gamble will conduct the funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial at Woodland.

Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Mrs. 0.B. Fair
Date listed: November 14, 1912
Died, Mrs. O.B. Fair, Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, after a long illness. Funeral services at the M. E. church Friday forenoon, Rev. J. V. Robinson officiating. Interment in Scott cemetery. The following persons from out of town were here to attend the funeral: Mr. George Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Slough and daughter of Findlay, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goff and two sons of Wauseon and a Mr. Steen.

Surname: EVERETT
Decedent: Jane Everett
Date listed: December 8, 1912
Mrs. Jane Everett, one of Liberty township's most highly respected residents, passed away Friday evening at the home of her, daughter, Mrs. George Tomlinson, of South Vine street, as the result of an attack of pneumonia, at the ripe old age of eighty-four   A sister, Mrs. Hannah Rickhard, of Liberty township, and four children, Mrs. George Tomlinson, and Charles Everett, of this city, and Mrs. William Duff and Mrs. Hannah Moses of near Mendon. The funeral services will be held Monday morning at ten o'clock at the Mount Olive church, about three miles east of Rockford.

Surname: WOLFE
Decedent: Catharine Wolfe
Date listed: January 2, 1913
Mrs. Catharine Wolfe, aged sixty-nine years died at her home at Wren, Friday, of last week from a lingering illness of cancer of the face. The funeral services were conducted from the Liberal U. B. church at Wren Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Roberts. She is survived by four children: Addison and Davis Wolfe, Mrs. Mary Akimbo and Mrs. Ed Urich.

Surname: CROMER
Decedent: Clara Bell Fowler Cromer
Date listed: January 16, 1913
Mrs. Clara Bell Fowler Cromer, a former resident of this county, died in Ehren, Fla., January 5, as the result of an attack of blod poisoning. She was born on the Pollock place just west of this city, Dec. 26, 1880, and resided here the greater portion of her life, receiving her education in the public schoools . She married Albert Cromer of Lima at Ft. Wayne ,Ind. Feb 10, 1903, and had resided in Lima until a little over a year ago, when they removed to Florida to make their home. She is survived by her husband , two sons and two daughters, all of tender years. She was a granddaughter of the late Otho Fox of Hoaglin Township. Submitted by Sandra Brum slbrum@wcnet.org

Surname: TUMBLING
Decedent: Mrs. Obediah Tumbling
Date listed: January 21, 1913
Mrs. Obediah Tumbling, a well known resident of North Chestnut Street. died Sunday morning, after an extended illness. She was about 51 years of ago and is survived by her husband and four children. The funeral services will be held Wednesday.

Surname: TUMBLING
Decedent: Mrs. Obediah Tumbling
Date listed: January 22, 1913
The funeral of Mrs. Obediah Tumbling, who died at her home on North Chestnut Street Sunday morning, will be held at the Friend's Church this morning at 10 o'clock.

Surname: TUMBLING
Decedent: infant Tumbling
Date listed: January 24, 1913
The infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Richard Tumbling, died at the home on North Chestnut Street, Thursday morning, aged 3 weeks. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, with interment at Woodland.

Surname: HAWKINS
Decedent: daughter Hawkins
Date listed: January 30, 1913
Henry Hawkins was at Greenville attending the funeral of his eldest daughter Wednesday.

Surname: KELLEHER
Decedent: Helen Kelleher
Date listed: February 22, 1913
The funeral of Helen, the seventeen year old daughter of Cornelius Kelleher, of Detroit, formerly of Delphos, occurred this afternoon, at the home of George Dolt in Delphos. She died of tuberculosis.