Obituaries 1914-1918
Surname: BUEHRER
Decedent: George Buehrer
Date listed: April 24, 1914
Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio
The Butler Weekly Record, DeKalb County, Indiana; Friday, April 24, 1914
L. C. Buehrer, wife and son, Clifford, returned home Sunday from Stryker, O., where they were called by the death of his father, George Buehrer.
Contributed by Karin King
Surname: PHILLIPS
Decedent: Charles Phillips
Date listed: March 27, 1914
Instant Deathbed Befalls Sawyer
Charles Phillips, lead sawyer at the Ball mill, was instantly killed about 9 o'clock Thursday morning when he fell into the large circular saw as he was in the midst of his duties. Wm. Billion, George Billion and Myers were all eye witnesses to the event and yet none of them can say just exactly how the accident happened. The most accredited account is that Mr. Phillips was leaning over to pick a small slab of wood out of the way of his track. He had backed up his log, and was leaning over, when all at once they saw him go headlong into the saw; and before the machinery could be stopped the saw had severed his body, starting in thro the center of his head and going straight thro his spine, until it came to his hips, where it deflected and started out sideways. His brains and his stomach lay beside the body, and his mangled form was almost unrecognizable. Phillips is a married man and has two children, altho it is said that his wife was not living with him. His home is in Lima, where the children, aged thirteen and sixteen, are in school. He was aged about forty years, and came here last September with Mr. Swisher who had leased the Ball mill and who is operating it at the present time. Mr. Swisher is badly broken up over the affair, although no blame is attached to him for the accident.
Surname: PUTMAN
Decedent: Floyd Russell Putman
Date listed: March 27,1914
Floyd Russell and Lloyd Sherman twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Putman, were born Dec. 9, 1913. Floyd Russell was
only permitted to tarry in the home to bless and cheer but 2 months and 29 days. God saw fit to call him away on
March 7, 1914.
Just sixteen days later, on March 23, 1914, the messenger of death again visited
the home, when Lloyd Sherman passed away at the age of 3 months and 14 days.
There were funeral
services for both deaths on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Ridge U.B. church. Services conducted by
Rev. W.F. Neff of Ohio City.
Surname: PUTMAN
Decedent: Lloyd Sherman Putman
Date listed: March 27, 1914
Floyd Russell and Lloyd Sherman twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Putman, were born Dec. 9, 1913. Floyd Russell was
only permitted to tarry in the home to bless and cheer but 2 months and 29 days. God saw fit to call him away on
March 7, 1914.
Just sixteen days later, on March 23, 1914, the messenger of death again visited
the home, when Lloyd Sherman passed away at the age of 3 months and 14 days.
There were funeral
services for both deaths on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Ridge U. B. church. Services conducted by
Rev. W. F. Neff of Ohio City.
Surname: POHLMAN
Decedent: Henry Pohlman Sr.
Date listed: March 27,1914
Henry Pohlman Sr, aged and highly respected resident of Washington township, is dead the result of pneumonia
at his home West of Delphos. The deceased, who was seventy-one years of age, is survived by the widow and the
following children Mathias, Henry; C., Joseph J., Leo, Fred, Otto, Aloysius and George Pohlman, Mrs. Frank;
Hotz, Mrs. Casper Knable, and Mrs. David Eickholt all residing in this vicinity. He also leaves twenty-one
grand children. Mr. Pohlman served for a number of years as a school director in his district in Washington
township. The funeral will be held from St. John's Church in Delphos, Saturday morning, at nine o'clock.
Surname: POTTS
Decedent: Mrs. B. G. Potts
Date listed: March 28, 1914
Mrs. B. G. Potts of Celina, died Monday evening from the ravages of tuberculosis. The burial was at Rockford this
afternoon. At one time the family lived here, Mr. Potts being employed by the Clover Leaf as car repairer.
Surname: POND
Decedent: Ferdinand Pond
Date listed: April 3, 1914
Ferdinand Pond, a son of G. W. Pond of Willshire, died at his, home this week. He was an exemplary young man
and will be missed in the community. He was related to the Vanovers of this place.
Surname: PUTMAN
Decedent: Earl Putman
Date listed: April 3, 1914
One of the three months old twin boys of Earl Putman and wife was buried in the Ridge cemetery Sunday. The babe
died from the effects of pneumonia. Owing to the serious illness of the other babe, no funeral services were held.
Surname: POND
Decedent: Ferdinand Pond
Date listed: April 3, 1914
Ferdinand Pond, aged twenty-nine years, son of G. W. Fond, of Willshire, is dead of pneumonia, after an illness'
of one week. H~ was engaged in the livery business with his father and brother, at Willshire. The funeral services
was held at the M. E. Church in Rockford, Wednesday. Burial at Mercer.
Surname: PRICE
Decedent: Mrs. Ward W. Price
Date listed: June 9, 1914
Mrs. Ward W. Price died Friday night at her home five miles West of town, after a brief illness of peritonitis.
She was aged thirty-three years and was a daughter of Edward Moore, of Convoy. Her husband, four sons and one
daughter survive her. The funeral was held at the family home Monday afternoon at one-thirty o'clock. Burial at
Woodland cemetery.
Surname: PRICE
Decedent: Flora Price
Date listed: June 26, 1914
The announcement was received here Wednesday morning of the death of Mrs. Flora Price which occurred Tuesday
morning at five o'clock at a Ft. Wayne hospital Mrs. Price had been taken to the hospital the week before and
underwent an operation for stomach and bowel trouble, but when the surgeons saw the condition she was in the
operation was not completed, as it was seen that she was suffering from a large cancer of the bowels and that
there was no hope for her.
Mrs. Price is well known to many here, having been a teacher in
the Ohio City schools for several years and then resided here with her husband, and at the time of her death
owned two properties here. She was aged 63 years, 5 months and 2 days.
The funeral services
were held from the M.E. church at Pleasant Mills Ind., Thursday morning at half past nine o'clock, and the body
brought to this place for burial in Wood Lawn cemetery.
Surname: PRICE
Decedent: Flora Price
Date listed: June 26, 1914
Mrs. Flora Price of Pleasant Mills, Ind.; well known here as a sister of W. D. Hard, of Elm street, died at
the Lutheran hospital in Ft. Wayne, following an operation for the relief of cancer of the bowels. She was
sixty-four years of age. The funeral was held at her late home in Pleasant Mills, Thursday morning and the
remains was taken to Ohio City for burial.
Surname: POTTS
Decedent: B.G. Potts
Dated: September 18, 1914
DEATH BY VIOLENCE.
Car inspector. Who Once Lived
Here, the Victim of Appalling Accident.
B. G. Potts, of Spencerville, for many years a resident of North Washington street, was killed last Tuesday,
at that town, while serving as a car inspector of the C. H. & D. railroad. No particulars were received by,
the local relatives but as he was engaged in the railroad work it is naturally taken that he was killed by a
locomotive. His son and daughter, Millard Potts and Mrs. 0. M. Kear, accompanied by their families have gone
to Spencerville to attend the funeral. Mr. Potts was long a car inspector at the Cincinnati Northern shops,
and had many Van Wert friends who will regret to learn of his death. Mr. Potts was killed while assisting a
freight crew in its work at the depot. He coupled two cars together and as the train moved away by a misstep
fell across the rail. His body was crowded into such a position that the wheels severed it in twain, lengthwise.
The body of B. G. Potts, of Spencerville, whose sudden death occurred Tuesday, was brought here Wednesday noon,
and taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Schultz, 616 Center street. The funeral service were held from
the Second M. E. Church, Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. A. Lilly. The I. 0. R. M. attended
in a body and took part in the, services. Interment will occur near Haviland.
Millard Potts, 0. M. Kear and
Clyde Schultz were in Celina, this afternoon, relative to the death of the former's father, B. G. Potts.
Surname: POOL
Decedent: S. A. Pool
Date listed: November 13, 1914
S. A. Pool and family, of Elm street, have gone to Quincey, Logan county, to attend the funeral of his brother.
Surname: GOINGS
Decedent: infant Goings
Date listed: January 16, 1915
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Goings died Friday night, at the home of its parents in Hoaglin
township. The child was about six days old. The funeral will occur Saturday at 1 p. m., sun time, with interment at Woodland.
Surname: GLEASON
Decedent: Anna Gleason
Date listed: January 19, 1915
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Gleason who died Saturday night at the Van Wert County Hospital, was held from the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Schultz of Center Street Monday afternoon, Revs. E. A. Lilly and F. J. Stedcke officiating.
Burial at Woodland. Mrs. Gleason was the widow of the late Benjamin Gleason, and was 80 years of age; her death was
due to complications following the fracture of one of her limbs last Christmas.
Surname: GIESSLER
Decedent: Phoebe Giessler
Date listed: February 24, 1915
Miss Phoebe Giessler, one of the best known residents of the southern part of the county, died at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Charles Feigert, of Harrison Township, Monday evening at 8 o'clock, after a lingering illness,
the cause of which was primarily a nervous disorder. The deceased has been ill for a long period of time and bad
been bedfast for the past nine months. Miss Glessler was born July 10, 1855, and has been a resident of Willshire
Township her entire life time, coming to the home of a sister in Harrison Township only recently. The direct
relatives surviving are five brothers, Philip, Frank, Jacob and Frederick of Willshire Township, and William
and Peter of Harrison; and three sisters, Mesdames Charles and Joseph Feigert and Mrs. Peter Kreischer. Funeral
services will be held at the German Evangelical Church in Harrison Township Wednesday afternoon, the funeral
party leaving the home at 12:30. Rev. N. Lehman in charge.
Surname: HALL
Decedent: Leo J. Hall
Dated: March 13, 1915
Leo J. Hall, son of the late Geo. A. Hall of North Washington Street died this morning at the home of his
half-brother, Charles Hall, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Mr. Hall had been in ill health for several years, but his
final sickness was of short duration. He was born in Van Wert 43 years ago and lived here until 20 years of
age, when the family removed to Paulding, where they conducted a dry goods store for a number of years. Later,
Mr. Hall resided in Mansfield and for some time past was the manager of the ready-to-wear department of a dry
goods store in Hutchinson. Mr. Hall spent six weeks in this town last winter, visiting his step-mother, Mrs. Hall
of East Main Street, and old friends. He possessed a keen intellect, was a pleasing conversationalist and by
those who knew him well was admired for his pleasant manner and gentle disposition. He was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and while a resident of Hutchinson took an active part in the affairs of one of
the churches there. The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is probable that the body will
be laid to rest at Hutchinson.
Surname: GAMBLE
Decedent: infant Gamble
Dated: March 16, 1915
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gamble of Center street lost an infant daughter by death. Owing to the serious illness
of the mother no funeral arrangements have been announced, the remains of the infant being deposited in the
receiving vault at Woodland.
Surname: GRISSELL
Decedent: Rachael Grissell
Dated: March 16, 1915
Mrs. Rachael Grissell, mother of Mrs. Marvin Woodruff, of West Maple avenue, died at her home in Pennville,
Indiana Sunday, after a protracted illness caused by a complication of heart ailments. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the home in Pennville.
Surname: GIRARD
Decedent: Mrs. Jessie Girard
Dated: March 21, 1915
Mrs. Jessie Girard of Ohio City died quite suddenly Friday night. Only two weeks ago an infant, daughter
of the family died. The funeral will be held at the home Sunday.
Surname: GAMBLE
Decedent: Mrs. F.O. Gamble
Dated: March 31, 1915
The funeral of Mrs. F. 0. Gamble of Center Street will be held at the Second M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Surname: GRANT
Decedent: infant Grant
Dated: April 9, 1915
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grant born at the Van Wert County Hospital Tuesday evening, died there at
an early hour Thursday morning. Interment was made at Woodland Cemetery.
Surname: GORDON
Decedent: Uriah T. Gordon
Dated: July 31, 1915
Uriah T. Gordon whose death occurred here last week was formerly a well-known and popular merchant and proprietor
of a retail coal oil and gasoline distributing wagon. He was born near Spencerville, 0., on June 14, 1850, and his
adult years were spent chiefly in St. Marys and vicinity. He located in our village somewhat over a year ago, of
which his surviving wife was a resident at the time of their marriage. During his early years Mr. Gordon in an accident
lost one of his arms. He refused to be disabled thereby and steadfastly followed occupations supposed to require the
use of two hands. He seldom complained of his infirmity choosing rather to show his independence thereof. He was a man
of pleasing and hearty manner; these traits being much to his advantage during his mercantile career. The deceased was
a victim of hardening of the arteries and heart trouble, which was the cause of his death. Besides his wife he leaves
to mourn his death a daughter and a stepdaughter Mrs. Robert Skinner of Lima, and Mrs. Louis Boltz of St. Marys. One
brother, three half-brothers and two half-sisters also survive. (Dixon)
Surname: GREEN
Decedent: Elizabeth Green
Dated: August 5, 1915
The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Green who died Tuesday morning at her home three miles west of Mendon of complication
of diseases, was brought to this city for burial at Woodland Friday afternoon. The deceased was aged 81 and is
survived by several children and 48 grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
Surname: GRIFFIS
Decedent: Laura Griffis
Dated: August 5, 1915
The body of Miss Laura Griffis, age 14, was brought to Woodlawn Cemetery today for burial from Ft. Wayne.
The funeral was held at the United Brethren Church in Tipton, at 10 o'clock Wednesday. The trip from Ft. Wayne
was made in automobiles, 37 cars forming the procession. Burial was made in the Woodlawn mausoleum.
Surname: GRUNEWALD
Decedent: Amelia Grunewald
Dated: November 14, 1915
Word was received in the city Saturday evening announcing the death of Amelia Grunewald,
38, at Springfield. Death occurred Saturday morning. The body will he brought to this city today at, 3 o'clock
to the home of Herman Grunewald. Private funeral services will be held Monday. The time of the funeral has not
been arranged.
Surname: FAIR
Decedent: Aaron Fair
Dated: January 11, 1918
Word was received here last evening of the death at Cleveland of Aaron Fair, a former resident of the city.
Death was caused by heart trouble. Mr. Fair formerly resided with his son in Van Wert and among other relatives
is survived by a brother, Frank Fair of Center street, and a sister, Mrs. John Pryor of Allingham street. Mr. Fair's
son with whom he resided here up to a few months ago, is no longer in the city. No announcement concerning the
funeral services or burial was received here.
Surnames: FAIR
Decedent: Aaron Fair
Dated: January 11, 1918
Mrs. Dave Mace will arrive today from Cleveland where she attended the funeral of her uncle, Aaron Fair.
Surname: JOHNSON
Decedent: Mrs. Shannon Johnson
Dated: January 13, 1918
Funeral services of Mrs. Shannon Johnson were held at the U.B. church in Wren yesterday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. John Freeman. Mrs. Johns was 82 years old, two months and 19 days of age. Mrs. Johnson
was born in Champaign county, Oct 20, 1825. She was first married to Mr. Sheets, and after his death to Shannon Johnson,
the latter passing away in December, 1907. From her first marriage several children survive. The children are: Mrs.
(illegible) Gephart, Samuel P. Sheets, Decatur; Addison Sheets, Otto Sheets, Mrs. L.J. Clepler, of near Wren.
Step-children are: Joe Johnson of near Wren, Mrs. Grace Mosuer, of Decatur.
Surname: KELLEHER
Decedent: Helen Kelleher
Dated: February 22, 1918
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.
Surname: JONES
Decedent: William E. Jones
Dated: March 23, 1918
Funeral services for William E. Jones, former resident of Venedocia, will be held, in that town this afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Mr. Jones died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Chapman. of Columbus. He was 91,years of age and is survived
by three children, Henry Jones of Venedocia, Mrs. Richard. Chapman of Columbus, and Charles Jones of Nebraska.
Surname: FETTEL
Decedent: Nicholas Fettel
Dated: April 2, 1918
Mr. and Mrs. L. Spieker and daughter, Miss Mildred, have returned from Sandusky where they were called by the death of Mrs.
Spieker's father, the late Nicholas Fettel.
Surname: FEIGHTNER
Decedent: Tabitha Feightner
Date listed: April 12, 1918
Word has been received in the city of the death of Mrs. Tabitha Feightner, a former resident of Van Wert,
at the home of her son, Elmer Feightner, in Jackson, Mich. The arrangements for the funeral services had not been made last evening.
Surname: FEIGHTNER
Decedent: Mrs. Samuel Feightner
Dated: April 13, 1918
Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel Feightner, who died recently at the, home of her son, Elmer Feightner,
at Jackson, Mich., will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from the home of her sister, Mrs. R.E. Beck on South Harrison street.
Burial will be made at Woodland. Mrs. Feightner who was 73 years of age at the time of her death, was a former resident of the county
and had spent practically her entire life here.
Surname: JONES
Decedent: Margaret Jones
Dated: April 23, 1918
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Jones, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.J. Davies, East
Raymond street, Sunday morning, will be held Tuesday morning from the Davies home. Mrs. Jones, who was well known to many friends
and acquaintances in Van Wert county, had resided practically all of her life in Venedocia and Van Wert. A native of Wales she came
to Van Wert county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Parry, at the age of six years and has resided here continuously since
then. For the past 15 years she has resided with her daughter, Mrs. D.J. Davies, her husband having died a number of years ago.
Among her survivors are three daughters Mrs. John Erwood of Chicago, Mrs. C.W. Bonnewitz of Van Wert and Mrs. D.J. Davies of
Van Wert. Two Jones of Venedocia, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Edwards, preceded her in death. Burial will be made at Venedocia.
Rev. H.D. Newcomer will have services.
Surname: JONES
Decedent: Margaret Jones
Dated: April 23, 1918
D.J. Davies has returned to the city from Ironton on account of the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Jones.
Surname: KALT
Decedent: Laura Kalt
Dated: April 30, 1918
Miss Laura Kalt. a well known young lady of Delphos, died Friday morning at an early hour at the home of her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. J.B. Kalt, in that town. She was about twenty years and is survived by her parents, five sisters and two brothers. The
funeral services have not been completed.
Surname: EVANS
Decedent: Elizabeth Evans
Dated: May 23, 1918
The death of Mrs. W.B. Evans of Venedocia occurred yesterday at the Van Wert County hospital, following an
operation for the relief of ulcers in the stomach. Mrs. Morgan's (sic) illness was of brief duration and her death comes as
a sad shock her many friends and relatives in the county, where she has resided for a great number of years. The deceased,
who was Elizabeth Morgan before her marriage, is survived by her husband and two sons, Harris and Morgan. No arrangements for
the funeral and burial have yet been made.
Surname: JOHNS
Decedent: Henry Johns
Dated: June 27, 1918
Passing in front of a waiting locomotive and failing to note the approach of a passenger
train on another track cost the life of Henry Johns at Middle Point Wednesday morning. The accident was caused by the fact that
the diseased (sic) has suffered with deafness for some years and was unable to hear the oncoming train. Johns was for many years
a resident of South Wayne street, Van Wert, but recently hats been making his home with a son Oscar. He was aged 75 years and
leaves a wide circle of acquaintances in the town and county. His immediate survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Frank Darling and
three sons, Charles, Elijah and Oscar. The remains were brought to the B.L. Vore undertaking establishment in this city and
prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held cometime (sic) Friday. Announcement of the hour and whether it will be from
the house or church will be made later.
Surname: FEASTER
Decedent: Philip Feaster
Dated: July 13, 1918
Funeral services for Philip Feaster, a former resident of Van Wert were conducted at the Vore Chapel East Main
street Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock with burial in Woodland. Mr. Feaster was unmarried and had resided at Gladwin, Mich., for
the last 16 years, and died at a hospital in Saginaw from heart trouble.
Surname: FIFE
Decedent: John Delbert Fife
Dated: Tuesday, July 16, 1918
In the death of J.D. Fife, which occurred at the family home South avenue Sunday, Van Wert has lost one of its pioneer business
men who by his long service, upright citizenship and kindly manner won unto himself a host of friends who will join with the
family and immediate relatives in sincerely mourning his 1oss. Mr. Fife has been ill for a long period of time, but has born his
suffering with that silent fortitude which has been a pronounced characteristic his long and useful life.
John
Delbert Fife was born in Carrol (sic) county Ohio Sept 15, 1849, of Robert and Mary Fife. When five years of age his parents moved
to Van Wert county settling in Hoaglin township. In the year 1859 they moved to the farm, located five miles northeast of the city,
and which is still property of the family.
He learned the blacksmith trade with his father, who conducted shop
at the southeast corner of Washington and Crawford streets After completing his trade he took employment with the late John Clark
who conducted a shop on West Main street.
In 1876 he joined with William Scheidt who was employed as a maker in
the same shop. They purchased the shop and continued business there until May 1 1918, when Mr. Fife was compelled by illness to
give up active work.
Oct. 22, 1873, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Purdy of Van Wert and to this union was
born three children, Harry E., residing at Lansing, Mich., Bessie M., residing at Fort Wayne, Ind., and Vera V. of this city.
Five grandchildren also service.
Funeral services will be conducted at the family home, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
in charge of Rev. R. Gunn of Fort Wayne. Burial at Woodland in charge of Van Wert lodge No. 257, I.O.O.F.
Surname: JOHNSON
Decedent: William H. Johnson
Dated: July 17, 1918
Funeral services for William H. Johnson, colored, who died at the home or his daughter In Grand Rapids, will
be held at Bethel A.M.E. church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial in Woodland.
Surname: KELLOG
Decedent: Sarah C. Kellog
Dated: Friday, August 9, 1918
Mrs. Sarah C. Kellog, mother of Mrs. S. A. Frantz, died at the Van Wert County hospital Thursday evening
at six o'clock. Remains will be taken to Sewickley, Pa., her old home where funeral services will be held Saturday. Mrs. Kellog
came to Van Wert recently to visit her daughter, whose husband is the recently appointed pastor of the Presbyterian church, and
took ill shortly after her arival (sic). She was taken to the hospital about ten days ago, and grew steadily worse until she passed
beyond the aid of medical science.
Surname: KELLOG
Decedent: Mrs. Sara C. Kellog
Dated: August 13, 1918
Noble Woman Summoned to Her
Reward In the Windowless
Palace of Rest.
Mrs. Sara C. Kellog, mother of
Mrs. George Arthur Frantz, of South Washington street, died of a complication of diseases Thursday night, at the Van Wert
County Hospital. Mrs. Kellog had in late years resided at Morristown, Pennsylvania, and came to Van Wert a few weeks ago
for a visit at the Frantz home and to attend the installation service when Rev. Frantz became pastor of the Presbyterian
Church. Mrs. Kellog was stricken of sickness and her condition gradually grew worse, failing to yield to the best of medical
skill. Mrs. Kellog was a native of Ireland and was aged sixty-six years. She was the widow of the late Samuel Henry Kellog,
a prominent missionary of the Presbyterian Church, whose death occurred in India, in the year 1899. Mrs. Kellog was an active
worker in the church and spent a number of years in India. The major portion of her residence in this country was spent in
Philadelphia, and Pittsburg (sic). Her direct survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Ingalls, of Hamilton, Canada, Mrs. 0. S. Fellows,
of Middletown, New York, Mrs. John B. Kelso, of Wooster, and Mrs. George Arthur Frantz. of Van Wert, and three sons, Dr. F. S. Kellog,
of Pittsburg (sic), Edwin Henry Kellog, of Hartford, Connecticut and Robert Kellog, of Morristown, Pennsylvania The remains were
taken to Sewickly, Pennsylvania, where the funeral service was held on Saturday.
Surname: JONES
Decedent: Mrs. D. W. Jones
Dated: August 13, 1918
The home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Jones of East, Maple avenue was saddened yesterday by the news of the death
of Mrs. Jones' mother, Mrs. D. W. Jones of Centerville, Ohio. The deceased lady, who was 74 years of age at the time of her death,
had been seriously ill for the past two months. She was the mother of eight children, two girls and six boys, Mr. Jones being the
only one who resides in Van Wert. Mr. Jones will leave Wednesday morning for Centerville to attend the funeral services which will
be held at the family home Thursday.
Surname: JONES
Decedent: Mrs. D. W. Jones
Dated: August 17, 1918
T. E. Jones has returned from Centerville where he attended the funeral services for his mother Friday.
Surname: KENNEDY
Decedent: Arland Kennedy
Dated: September 27, 1918
Sailor Stricken.
Arland Kennedy, an Ohio City boy died at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Thursday, of Influenza.
He was a son of the Ohio City butcher of that name, and had been in the service about two months.
Surname: FAUST
Decedent: Mrs. George Faust
Dated: October 3, 1918
After a lingering illness of a long duration, Mrs. George Faust, age 50 years
died at her home east of Scott Wednesday evening at 10:30. The deceased lady who was well and favorably known was a life long
resident of Hoaglin township, Van Wert county and was well known to many friends who will regret to learn of her death. A
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Mohr, Mrs. Foust is survived by her husband and four children, three sons and one daughter,
John H. Foust and Glenn Foust of Van Wert county James E. Foust of Paulding county and Mrs. Harriet Alta Fast of Paulding county.
In addition to the chidden, four sisters survive. They are Mrs. William Hoaglin, Union township, Mrs. J.W. Runable (this name
is not clear) at Van Wert, Mrs. Alta Moon, Union township, Mrs. Harriet Ferguson, Hoaglin township, and two brothers, Walter of
Hoaglin township and Edward Mohr of Scott. The funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist church Scott Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock and burial will be made in Woodland cemetery. Services will be in charge of Rev. George of Willshire, formerly of
Scott. (Note: The article spelled the name Faust and Foust.)
Surname: KEITH
Decedent: Mrs. Albert Keith
Date listed: October 13, 1918
A very sad death occurred Tuesday evening, in the passing of Mrs. Albert Keith, a widely known resident of Hoaglin
township. She died following the birth of twin daughters and one of the babe also has passed away. The deceased, who was
formerly Bessie Yoh daughter of Matthew Yoh, was thirty-one years of age, and is survived by the husband and three children.
Due to the influenza restrictions, it was impossible to hold funeral services at this time, but a memorial will be held at a
later date. The burial occurred Thursday afternoon, at the Mohr Cemetery in Hoaglin township, the funeral party leaving the
home at one o'clock.
Surname: KEAR
Decedent: Karl Kennith
Dated: October 29, 1918
Brief funeral services were held, Monday, at the home of W.L. Kear, of Shaffer street, over the remains of his
grandson. Karl Kennith the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kear, who died at the family home at Toledo. Interment was
made at Woodland Cemetery.
Surname: KEITH
Decedent: Mrs. Albert Keith
Dated: November 1, 1918
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our sincere thanks for the help and kindness shown us by
our neighbors and friends during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. We want to thank also all the friends
from Union and Hoaglin townships who husked the corn for us.
O.A. Keith and Family.
Surname: KEAR
Decedent: Karl Kennith Kear
Dated: November 9, 1918
Karl Kennith Kear, little son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Kear,
was born May 3, 1916, departed this life Oct. 26th, 1918, aged two years five months and 23 days.
Just two
weeks have slowly past
Since our dear baby breathed his
last last, (sic)
The hand of death
that touched his brow
We know he is in heaven now.
His little place is empty
And vacant is his bed,
His playthings are all laid aside
For, Oh, sweet Karl is dead.
All is dark within our home,
Lonely
are our hearts today,
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
Surname: KEAR
Decedent: Karl Kennith Kear
Dated: November 12, 1918
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude to our friends and neighbors for the kindness
during our sad bereavement, also for the, many beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kear
Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Kear and Family.
Surname: KEAR
Decedent: Joseph Kear
Dated: November 18, 1918
Joseph Kear, a life long resident of Van Wert died Saturday afternoon, at his home on Center
street, after a long illness. He was a member of the Macabees and the Second M. E. church and had been a machnists helper
up to the time of his illness. The deceased was aged 50 years and is survived by his wife and five children. Mrs. Mable Palmer,
Russel, Robert, Lucile and Floyd. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at the Second M.E. church at 10:00 o'clock.
Surname: KEAR
Decedent: Joseph Kear
Dated: November 19, 1918
The death of Joseph Kear occurred late Saturday afternoon at his home on Center street. due to a complication
of ailments. Mr. Kear had been in failing health for the past couple of years and for more than two months his condition
had been serious. He was born in this city fifty-three years ago and had always made Van Wert his home. The deceased is
survived by a wife and the following children: Floyd, Russell and Robert Kear, Mrs. Harry Palmer and Miss Lucile Kear. Mr. Kear
was popular with Cincinnati Northern shop-men where he had been employed for the past twenty years. He was a member of the
Second M.E. Church and of K.O.T.M. His death will be sincerely regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Second M.E. Church, Tuesday morning, ten o'clock. Burial at Woodland Cemetery.
Surname: KEAR
Decedent: John Joseph Kear
Dated: November 29, 1918
John Joseph Kear was born in Van Wert, Ohio, May 25th 1836, died
November 16th., 1918, aged 52 years, 5 months and 21 days. He was in marriage with Miss Laura Baker, August 6th, 1886.
This union was favored with six children, three sons and three daughters. One died in infancy. Brother Kear is survived
by his beloved companion, three sons Floyd, Russel and Robert Kear, and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Palmer and
Miss Lucile Kear. Also three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: William Kear. of Van Wert, Elden Kear,
of Toledo, Mrs. Mate Strothers, of Grover Hill, Mrs. Charles Shoemaker, of Union City, Ind., Mrs. John McDarr, of Toledo,
and Mrs. John Risor, of Jackson, Mich. He was a member of the Moose and Macabee Orders. The pastor of Second M. E. Church
met this brother about one month ago and is therefore not well acquainted, with the deceased. In his late illness he gave
utterance to clear views of religious convictions and a firm hope of everlasting life. "There is a land of pure delight
where saints immortal reign; eternal day dispels the night and pleasures banish pain." Brother Kear was wondrously patient
during his last illness and had the manner and air of one who understands that life's scenes in this world are closed.
He who knows more of the eternal than any of the human family, has given us the promise "Lo I am with you even unto the
end of the world." He also said "Not a sparrow falleth from the housetop without the Father's will. Ye are more value than
many sparrows." The funeral was conducted by Rev. Sinclair and Rev. Gamble in the Second M. E. Church. Burial in Woodland Cemetery.
Dearest father thou has left us,
And our loss we deeply feel.
But 'tis God that has bereft us
He can all sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life, is fled
When in heaven in
joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Surname: KEAR
Decedent: John Joseph Kear
Dated: November 29, 1918
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank all those who assisted in the sickness and death of
our dear husband and father, especially the Cincinnati Northern shop men, also the ladies quartet and the ministers
for their comforting words. also for the many beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Joseph Kear and Family.
Surname: FARNAM
Decedent: Mrs. A.D. Farnam
Dated: December 14, 1918
MRS. A.D. FARNAM
At the home of her son, Frank Farnam, 109 North Wall street, Mrs. A.D.
Farnam died at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. At the time of her death Mrs. Farnam, who was well known to many friends, was
80 years of age. She had been ill since Thursday, death resulting from the infirmities of old age. Among immediate
survivors are two sons, Frank and John Farnam, both of Van Wert. No arrangements have been made as yet for the funeral services.
Surname: FABER
Decedent: Leopold Faber
Dated: December 20, 1918
Miss Emma Faber has been called to Delphos by the death of her father
Leopold Faber, who died there Thursday afternoon following a four weeks' illness. Mr. Faber formerly resided in
Van Wert for several months but in recent years his home had been in Delphos. Beside his wife he is survived by
eight children, Miss Emma Faber of Van Wert being one of them.
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