Williams County Obits and Death Notices A to C
CATHERINE ALTAFFER
Died, at his home five miles west of Montpelier, May 30, 1886, ABRAHAM READER, aged 74 years, 9 months and 17 days. The deceased was born at Allegheny, Pa. August 13, 1811. Was married to MAY B. ELY June 26, 1834 and the year following moved to Morrow county, Ohio. In 1852 he moved to Williams Co. O., where he remained until his death which was preceded by many weeks of suffering. The funeral services were conducted at the Eagle Creek church, June 1, 1886, by his old friend Rev. Poucher, assisted by the pastor.
Mrs. JACOB READER
Bryan Press, January 20, 1881, page 5
Died--READER--At her home near West Jefferson, January 8, 1881, Mrs. JACOB READER, aged 47 years, 4 months and 14 days.
Mrs. J.F. READER
Bryan Press May 7, 1896, page 2
Mrs. J. F. READER was buried in Floral Grove cemetery on Friday. She had been almost a constant sufferer for a number of years.
JOHN RICHARDSON
The West Unity Reporter June 23, 1905
John RICHARDSON was born in Ashland county, O.,Sept. 30, 1853 and died at his old home near Kunkle, O., June 23, aged 52 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was united in marriage to Julian BODINE, Dec. 25, 1873. To this union was born seven children. About 22 years ago he located in Kansas where he lost his wife. He then returned to this county, where he has since resided. He was again united with Julia HAINES, July 1, 1893. He leaves to mourn their loss two sons, one daughter, an aged father, three brothers and one sister. John RICHARDSON was a man whom to know was to love. His word, when once given could be depended upon. He showed his real value in keeping his family of small children together and raising them to manhood and womanhood after the loss of his wife. He is no more but the memory of his unfaltering kindness and care for his children and friends will remain.
Mrs. John RICHARDSON
The Bryan Press, March 25, 1875, page 3:
Pioneer - We announce this week the death of Mrs. John Richardson of our village, which took place on Saturday, March 20th., 1875. Mrs. Richardson has suffered for several years with the Asthma, and on Monday of last week, caught a severe cold which settled on her lungs, which in connection with the old complaint, proved fatal in a very short time. Mrs. Richardson was a member of the Presbyterian Church and has been for several years, and died as she had lived in full faith of one day meeting her Redeemer. Her remains were taken to Brunersburg, Defiance County, for interment.
Mrs. RICHERT
The Bryan Democrat January 31, 1884
Mrs. RICHERT, of St. Joseph township, died at the Central Lunatic Asylum Friday, aged about 60 years. The remains were brought to Edgerton Saturday. She had been an invalid for many years.
GEORGE T. RINGS
7The Bryan Press 11-24-1948, page 1
George T. RINGS, 74, who lives north of West Unity was found by his neighbors about 9:00am this morning as he lay on his death bed at his home. Mr. RINGS had been living alone in his house for some time and after being missed the neighbors found him lying still clothed on the bed.
Nettie May (ALLEN) RINGS
The Bryan Press, March 15, 1945, page 11
Mrs. Nettie May ALLEN RINGS, 71, widow of the late George C. RINGS, of West Unity, died in Bryan Thursday, March 8, from results of a fracture of the left femur. Services were held in charge of the Hollingsghead funeral home in West Unity, Saturday, with burial in Floral Grove.
The Bryan Press May 4, 1882
RINGS - In west Unity, April 21, 1882, of spinal fever, William C., son of ex-auditor George RINGS, aged 5 years, 1 month and 12 days.RINGS - In west Unity, April 21, 1882, of spinal fever, William C., son of ex-auditor George RINGS, aged 5 years, 1 month and 12 days.
MARY RITCHEY
From The Bryan Press Sept. 13, 1894
RITCHEY - At her home near Williams Center, Sept 3, 1894, Mary RITCHEY, aged 83 years, 11 months and 6 days. Deceased was born in Bedford county, Pa., Sept. 27, 1810. Was married about the year 1830 to John RITCHEY, who died 14 years ago. To them was born three sons, who died in childhood. Two died while they lived in Pennsylvania, and the third after they came to Knox county, Ohio, about 1838. In 1865, she with her husband, came to near Williams Center, and lived there up to the time of her death. She united with the German Baptist church nearly sixty years ago, and remained a faithful member until she was called away. She leaves a host of friends, many of whom visited her prior to her last illness, and she told them, "I have made peace with God, and am waiting for the time to come, which we all know will not be long." Although it was her loss to part with her own children, she gave a home to a number of orphan children, who have respected, and think of her as a mother.
WILLIAM ROCKEY
Submitted by Karen Borton, 23 May 1999
From “Obituaries of Edon, Ohio Area” Collection of Ethel Yoder of Montpelier, Ohio; 1993.
William ROCKEYwas born on June 16, 1827, and departed this life on March 16, 1914, at 7 o’clock in the evening, aged 86 years and 9 month. He is survived by a brother, 3 sons, and as many daughters-in-law, 6 daughters and 6 sons-in-law, 25 grand children, 16 great grandchildren and a great many other relatives as well as a wide circle of friends. Since the death of his wife in August of last year, he had been making his home with several of his children, his last stay being with his son William. For years he had been in very feeble health and therefore confined to the house most of the time. His steadily increasing deafness made it exceedingly difficult to converse with him, and this in turn afforded him ample opportunity for brooding over various things, making the task of caring for him a rather trying one at times. His end came suddenly, but peaceably, and without any apparent signs of pain and suffering. The main events of his earlier life are related in a sketch prepared by his deceased wife several years ago, when the feebleness of old age made her realize that this information would soon be needed. She writes as follows: “William ROCKEY was born on June 16, 1827, at Nieseruheine, in the Zellerthal of the Rhenish Palatinate, Germany. His parents were William RACKE and Dorothy (nee) ELER. He was baptized in his infancy and in 1840 was confirmed in the Protestant church at Zell. In 1845 he came to America with his parents, living with them in Crawford county, O., until 1851. In that year he was married to Katharine GANGLOFF. This union was blessed with 4 children, who all survive their father. After the death of his first wife he again married in 1859. His second wife was Christina RACKE. To them were born 10 children, 5 of whom died at a youthful age. “In 1865 he moved with his family to Williams county and the remainder of his life has been spent here. Together with his parents and brother and sisters he joined the Ev-Lutheran church and is spite of all the storms has remained faithful to the Lutheran confession. “The Lord grant him grace and peace in his old age, and a blessed end through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.” Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 19, from the Lutheran church. Interment in Edon cemetery.
SAMUEL ROBINETT
Bryan Press, 3[sic]/9/1893, page 2
Died--At his home, three miles west of Edon, March 30th, of paralysis, SAMUEL ROBINETT, aged 92 years. He had lived on the same farm for 45 years. He was a member of the Baptist church, but infirmaties had kept him from church privileges for many years. He was a good neighbor and was respected by all. Two sons and two daughters are left to mourn his loss. Rev. F. HOUSMAN preached the funeral sermon, and he was buried in the Bethel cemetery, near his old home.
Bryan Press 2/28/1886, p. 3 (Bryan, Williams Co, OH newspaper)
ROOP - at her home in Stryker, on Feb. 10, 1886, of consumption, Mrs. Christena (Chilcote) Roop, wife of Wm. F. Roop, aged 47 years, 11 months and 9 days.
WILLIAM ROOP Obituary
Submitted by Margie Pearce, Oct. 5, 2004
Bryan Press, dated 6/17/1886, p. 4 (Bryan, Williams Co, OH newspaper)
William ROOP died this morning aged 58 years. The funeral and burial will be in Edgerton, Tuesday afternoon, where Mrs. ROOP was buried some months ago. The remaining family are one son and daughter past 21 years, and a lad six or seven years old. Mrs. B Wyatt, of Pulaski, is a daughter of Mr. Roop.
Bryan Press 2/28/1886, p. 3 (Bryan, Williams Co, OH newspaper)
ROOP - at her home in Stryker, on Feb. 10, 1886, of consumption, Mrs. Christena (Chilcote) Roop, wife of Wm. F. Roop, aged 47 years, 11 months and 9 days.
Bryan Democrat (newspaper in Williams Co, OH) dated 5/21/1896, p. 4
JAMES ROOP who was raised at Pulaski (Williams Co) disappeared from his home some ten or twelve years ago, making no sign of his intended departure, and during all these years giving no hint of his whereabouts. His relatives made diligent search and inquiry but could obtain no trace of him. A few days ago letters were received by his relatives here stating that he had gone hence to California where he had married and engaged in gold mining in which he was quite successful, he and his father-in-law owning a two thirds interest in a paying mine.
On March 12th both Roop and his father-in-law were murdered - Roop being shot through the heart, dying instantly and the old gentleman so seriously wounded in the head as to render him unconscious in which condition he remained until death. The motive of the double murder is not known. Several persons were arrested on suspicion but no positive clue has been developed.
Mr. Roop, though somewhat eccentric, was an exemplary young man, and his untimely death is regretted by many acquaintances. His sisters, Mrs. Byron Wyatt of Bryan and Mrs. George Gares of Stryker are almost prostrate with grief.Margie Roop Pearce
Ponchatoula, LA
Bertha Elnora (McDONALD) RUBEL
The Bryan Press, March 15, 1945, page 11
Bertha Elnora RUBEL, daughter of Oscar and Jennie McDONALD, was born near Waterloo, Ind., Nov. 10, 1902 and passed away at her home in Bryan, March 7, 1945. She attended school at Montpelier, and when a child was a member of the United Brethren church and after her marriage and moving to Bryan she became a member of the First Lutheran church at Bryan. On Oct. 6, 1921 she was united in marriage to Mr. Olan RUBEL and to this marriage were born seven children. Mrs. RUBEL was a kind and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, always looking after the interests of her family rather than herself.
She leaves besides her husband, four sons, Gerald RUBEL, who is serving with the Navy in the South Pacific, Donald, Jimmy and Ned; three daughters, Mrs. Marian MILLER, Lois and Sharon, all at home; two grandchildren, David MILLER and Michael RUBEL; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McDONALD, Montpelier; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph BOONE, Montpelier, Mrs. Roderick CHAPMAN, Monroe; two brothers, Lauren McDONALD of Montpelier and Ralph McDONALD of Lima, and other relatives and friends.
ESTHER SAUL / Williams Co, OH
Bryan Press, Thursday, September 15, 1887
Died--SAUL--At her home in Melbern, September 11, 1887, Mrs. ESTHER SAUL, aged 67 years, 8 months and 1 day. The deceased was one of the early settlers of Center township. At the age of 16 she came here with her parents from Montgomery county, O., in the spring of 1836. In 1839 she was married to GEORGE SAUL and to them were born twelve children, seven boys and five girls; six boys and three girls are still living. The funeral services were held in M.E. church in Melbern on Monday afternoon by Rev. J.R. COLGAN, of Edgerton. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Williams Center.
Willard SCHUMAKER
The Bryan Press, Nov. 11, 1909
SCHUMAKER - On Nov. 8, aged 23 days, Willard, son of Mr. and Mrs. William SCHUMAKER.
IVA MAE SHAFFER SCANTLEN - 20 May 1883 -- 27 Sep 1963
Bryan Times Sept. 27, 1963
Surnames: Scantlen, Harrold, Shaffer
Iva Mae Scantlen Services Sunday
Mrs. Iva Mae Scantlen, 81, who resided at 227 N. Lebanon St., passed away this morning at her home. She had been in failing health for several years and had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Edwin (LaRonda) Harrold. Mrs. Scantlen was born in Alvordton May 22, 1882. In 1902 she was united in marriage to John J. Scantlen and in 1926 they moved to Bryan. She was a member of the Missionary and Alliance Church of Bryan. She leaves besides her daughter, two sons, Decoy Shaffer and Richard Scantlen, both of Bryan; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Scantlen preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1958. Funeral services will be held in the Oberlin-Ford Memorial Chapel on Monday at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. William J. Carey officiating. Interment will be in Fountain Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 7:00 p.m. Saturday.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by
e-mail: Nancy L. Rau
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John Joseph SCANTLEN - 25 Sep 1876 - 10 Oct 1958
Oct 11, 1958 Bryan TimesNancy L. Rau
Surnames: Scantlen, Harrold, Shaffer, Robertson, Nolan, Traxler
John Scantlen Taken By Death, Rites Monday
John Joseph Scantlen, 82, passed away suddenly Friday night at his home, 621 South Walnut Street. He had been in failing health for more than a year. Mr. Scantlen, a retired timber buyer, was a native of Defiance county. He also resided in Williams County, near Alvordton, before coming to Bryan in 1927.
Surviving are his wife, Iva; a daughter, Mrs. LaRonda Harrold, Bryan; a son, Richard S., Bryan; a stepson, Decoy Shaffer, also of Bryan; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Robertson, Owosso, Mich., Mrs. Anna Nolan, Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. Ella Traxler, Pioneer; and two brothers, Arthur and Henry Scantlen, both of Battle Creek.
The body is at the Oberlin Ford Funeral Home, where services will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Victor C. Roebuck, pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after seven o'clock this evening.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau
e-mail: sewnsewnan@ipass.net
web page: www.raufamily.net
Infant SCANTLIN - May 1906 - 24 May 1906
Bryan Democrat May 25, 1905
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scantlin was buried in Farmer Cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Correction: Should be Scantlen
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau
e-mail: sewnsewnan@ipass.net
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Lois Ellen Jones SCANTLEN - 10 Apr 1930 - 23 Aug 199
Bryan Times 24 Aug 1995
Surnames: Scantlen, Jones, Strusaker, Bryant, Pirtle, Kelly
MONTPELIER – Lois Ellen Scantlen, 65, 11198 County Road I, Montpelier, died at her residence at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1995.
Born at Bryan on April 10, 1930, she was the daughter of Dolloris (Strusaker) and Wallace Jones. Mrs. Scantlen was a homemaker, and was a member of the Family Christian Center at Ayersville. On June 11, 1946, she married Richard L. Scantlen at Angola, Ind., and he survives.
Also surviving are her father, of Montpelier; a son, Monty (and wife, Barbara) Scantlen of Montpelier; two daughters, Mrs. Gannon (Karen) Bryant of Defiance and Mrs. Gary (Laura) Pirtle of Montpelier; a brother , Paul Jones of Globe, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. Mark (Judy) Kelly of Bryan; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and six nieces and nephews. Her mother preceded her in death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Thompson Funeral Home, Montpelier, with Pastor Tim Tracy and Pastor Don Harris officiating. Burial will be in Shiffler Cemetery near Pulaski. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Hospice of Community Hospitals of Williams County.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau
e-mail: sewnsewnan@ipass.net
web page: www.raufamily.net
Alice Levonia Page SCHIEBER - 12 Nov 1859 -- 28 Aug 1902
Bryan Democrat 11 Sep 1902
Surnames: Page, Schieber
Sister Schieber was a member of the Eagle Creek Methodist Church, attending her last service there
Aug. 3, 1902. Also partaking for the last time of the sacrament, little thinking that she would be so soon with Him whom she loved and adored. Let the thought that mother and wife is at rest forever with the Lord comfort their hearts.
"Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
When God recalls his own,
And bids them leave a world of woe
For an immortal crown."
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau
e-mail: sewnsewnan@ipass.net
web page: www.raufamily.net
Cora Ackley SCHIEBER - 07 Sep 1863 --24 Nov 1936
Cora Ackley, eldest child of Acel and Martha Ackley, was born in Defiance County, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1863, and passed away Nov 25, 1936, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jacob Slaybaugh, at Pontiac, Mich., where she had resided the past year. She was married to Lucius McCabe, Nov. 13, 1884, at Butler, Ind. To this union was born one son, Carl, who died in infancy. Lucius McCabe passed on to his reward July 5, 1899. On Thanksgiving day, 1903 she was married to Jacob Schieber of Montpelier, Ohio. Mr. Schieber went to his reward on Christmas day, 1935. She was a life-long member of the M. E. church. Left to mourn her departure are: two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Slaybaugh of Pontiac, Mich.; Mrs. Mary Bomer of Lansing, Mich.; One stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Scantlin, Kinderhook, Mich.; three sons: William of Clare, Mich.; Irvin of Granger, Ind.; and John of Muskegon, Mich.; a number of grandchildren, nephews and nieces and a host of friends. Funeral services at M. E. church at Kinderhook by Rev. Davis. Burial at Camden, Mich.
Card of Thanks
We wish to sincerely express our appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown by our friends and for the floral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Slaybaugh
Mrs. Mary Bomer
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scantlin*
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scantlin**
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Schieber
Mr. John Schieber
NOTES: *Correct spelling is “Scantlen”, **Should be Mr. and Mrs. William Schieber
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau, web-page: www.raufamily.net
Jacob F. SCHIEBER - 18 Jul 1853 -- 25 Dec 1935
Surnames: Schieber, Fink, Page, Ackley, McCabe, Scantlen, Shoup, Martin
Jacob F. Schieber, son of John J. and Margaret Fink Schieber, was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, July 19, 1853, and quietly passed away on Christmas morning, December 25, 1935 at the age of 82 years, five months, and six days.
He came with his parents as immigrants to America when nine years of age, settling on a farm near Edgerton, Ohio, where he attended the public schools and grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Alice Page on Nov. 20, 1881, and they lived for over 20 years happily together. To this union were born 10 children, six having passed on to the great beyond in infancy. On Aug. 28, 1902 the beloved wife and mother passed away, leaving Mr. Schieber to care for his orphan children alone. He was again united in marriage on November 26, 1903, to Cora Ackley McCabe, who came into the home to be a dear and loving mother to his children, and remained a true and faithful companion throughout the remainder of his life.
About the year 1916 Mr. and Mrs. Schieber sold their farm and moved to Edon, Ohio, and lived there for over seven years, when they again sold their home and moved to the present home at Kinderhook, Michigan. While they still lived at their farm near Montpelier, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Schieber united with the United Brethren Church of Valley View, and throughout his life Mr. Schieber remained a faithful Christian. By his industry, honesty and untiring toil he won for himself a reputation for integrity and uprightness wherever he was known.
Mr. Schieber was a devoted husband and father, always placing his dear ones first in his thoughts, and especially during the last few years of his life, patiently and stoically proved his devotion by his services in caring for his companion. Everyone who came to know him, found him to be a good neighbor, true friend and Christian gentleman.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his devoted wife and companion; his daughter, Mary Scantlen of near Mishawaka, Indiana; his three sons, William of Beaverton, Michigan; Irwin, of Granger, Indiana, and Johnnie, of Muskegan, Michigan; his two sisters, Mary Shoup, of Angola, Indiana and Julia Martin, of Easton, Missouri; also twenty-eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
"Why should our tears in sorrow flow
When God recalls his own
And bids them leave a world of woe
For an immortal crown?
Is now e'en death a gain to those
Whose life to God was given?
Gladly to earth their eyes they close
To open them in Heaven.
His toil is past, his work is done
And he is fully blest;
He fought the fight--the victory won"
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau
e-mail: sewnsewnan@ipass.net
web page: www.raufamily.net
W. Duane "Butch" Schoonover
DeKalb County, Indiana library; obit book, Volume II
HAMILTON - W. Duane "Butch" Schoonover, 43, Route 1, Edgerton, Ohio, died Wednesday afternoon at his residence
following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1938 in Edgerton, to Claude and Clella (O'Connor) Schoonover.
His mother survives in Edgerton. On June 14, 1958 in Angola, he married Roma Lee Eddy, who also survives.
Mr. Schoonover, a vat operator for County Line Cheese Company, was a member of Calvary Chapel in Hamilton.
Surviving with his wife and mother are a daughter, Mrs. Keith (Jola) Strickam of Edgerton; four sons, Scott
and Terry Schoonover, both at home; Mitchell Schoonover and Troy Schoonover, both of Edgerton; four sisters,
Madaline Freese of Bryan, Ohio; Mrs. Olus (Margaret) Everetts and Mrs. James (Sharon) Blalock, both of Edgerton;
and Mrs. Tom (Suzanne) Walter of Butler; two brothers, Larry Schoonover of Waterloo; and Claude Schoonover of
Danville, Ark.; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. (Indiana time) Saturday at the Calvary Chapel, Hamilton, with Rev. Robert Stegeman,
assisted by Rev. George Davis, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton.
Friends may call at the Wilson Funeral Home, Hamilton, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today.
Memorials may be directed to the Harry Fisher Evangelistic Ministry.
Contributed by Karin King
FRIEDA COLEGROVE SHOMBER (WYSE) - Sun City News, Friday, June 13, 2003
87, died June 2 at La Joya Board and Care in Calimesa (CA). Born in West Unity, Ohio, Mrs. Shomber lived in Yucaipa (CA) two years. Previously she lived in Sun City and Joshua Tree a combined 50 years. She worked for Bourns Inc. in Riverside until she retired in 1976.She is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Zeigler of Colorado, Joyce Hopkins of Dana Point and Donna Uribes of Yucaipa; two sons, Jack Colegrove of Ohio and Kenneth Colegrove of Arizona; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Wyse of Helendale and Wayne Wyse of Ohio; and a sister, Irene Hall of Indiana.Services were Saturday at Grace Bible Church in Riverside. Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside handled arrangements. Interment was Monday in Olivewood Memorial Park in Riverside. Memorial contributions: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International or a cancer society of the donor's choice.
Submitted June 2003 by Linda Kestner
Elizabeth (BECHTOL) SHORTHILL - The Bryan Democrat, Oct. 2, 1873
At Pulaski, Saturday September 27th., 1873, Elizabeth wife of James SHORTHILL, aged sixty-five years. Mrs. SHORTHILL was born in Miffin county, Penn., in 1808. Mr. SHORTHILL was one of the earliest settlers of this county, having removed here in 1837. He built the fourth house that was erected in Bryan, in 1841. In the privations, hardships and toil incident to pioneer life, "Aunt Betsy", as she was familiarly and lovingly called, was indeed a help meet, zealously and cheerfully bearing her share of the burdens. At home she was an affectionate wife and kind mother, and in the social circle, much admired for her unassuming deportment and womanly virtues. For a period of forty-five years she was a member of the Methodist church, and in her christian life she was a constant follower of the Savior. The funeral, on Sabbath day, was attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors who deeply sympathized with the family in its bereavement.
James SHORTHILL
The Bryan Democrat, March 4, 1880
James SHORTHILL, one of the pioneers of this county, died at Pulaski on Saturday morning, Feb. 28th., in the 74th. year of his age. He was born in the town of Newton-Stewart, Tyrone county, Ireland, Oct. 31st., 1806, and emigrated to America at the age of eight years. His boyhood was spent in the city of Philadelphia. In 1830 he was married to Miss Elizabeth BECHTOL of Miffin county, Penn., and six years later (1836) removed to Willians county, and was one of the first residents of Bryan after its location in 1840. Some years later he removed to Pulaski where he remained until June 1878, when he went to Kansas, but returned again to Pulaski in August 1879, where he remained until his death, as above stated. During his earlier years Mr. SHORTHILL took an active interest in local affairs. He was an active politician, and energetic business man, and was generally and favorably known throughout the county. Although his years were lengthened beyond the three score and ten allotted to man, his death is lamented by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Thomas A. SHORTHILL
The Bryan Press, July 11, 1918
The few comrades and many acquaintances of Thomas A. SHORTHILL, son of the late James SHORTHILL, living within the limits of The Press circulation, will be pained to learn of his death, which occured at Tacoma, Washington on the 25th. day of May, ult. It will be remembered that this comrade was born and grew to early manhood at Pulaski, and later after some years a resident in Kansas returned and lived at Pulaski for a few years; then returned to the great West, spending some time in Kansas, then in Washington state and Alaska; returning to complete his life tenure. At the early age of eighteen years, he enlisted in Company K, Sixty-eighth regiment Ohio infantry and for nearly four years served his Country. The history of that Company is his history, for he was with it from start to finish, enlisting on the twenty-second day of October, 1861, and receiving his final discharge as a veteran at the end of the war, July 23rd., 1864. He was one of the many good faithful soldiers who represented this County in that sanguinary struggle to save his Country from dissolution and pass it down to posterity, in fact, as well as in name the home of the free. - Simeon GILLIS
William SHOOK
The Bryan Press Oct. 29, 1896
William SHOOK was born in Trumbull county, Ohio Aug. 15, 1828. He moved to Williams county in 1834 and was married to Elizabeth H. GURWELL April 8, 1851. To this union were born eleven children, two of whom preceded him to the beyond, and nine remain to mourn his loss. He died October 18, 1896, aged 68 years, 2 months and 3 days. To The Public. We wish, in this way, to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness, death and burial of our husband and father. - Mrs. Elizabeth SHOOK and Children
JOHN A. SHUFELBERGER
The Bryan Press, November 3, 1881
On October 27, 1881, at his residence four miles east of Bryan, of typhoid fever and paralysis John Alexander SHUFELBERGER, aged 63 years, 7 months and 10 days. The deceased was born in Fulton county, Penn. and moved with his parents to Cumberland county, Penn, where he was united in the holy bonds of wedlock with Miss Mary Jane BOHMAN. They remained in Cumberland county but a short time, removing to Franklin county, where he remained a number of years. The deceased at this place made many warm friends, who will regret to learn of his departure. Some sixteen years ago Mr. SHUFELBERGER moved to this county and remained until Death took him away. About twelve yeares ago he concluded that he would join church and live for God. He united with the M. E. Church at Oak Grove. No matter how bad and stormy the weather and, their number being small, they could always count on Mr. SHUFELBERGER being present. He was appointed steward of M. E. Church, which place the author will say - and knows the members will agree with him - he filled well. While laying on his bed of sickness, he expressed himself thus: "If it is God's will that I have got to die, I know that I am prepared." He was a kind father and a good husband. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss.
Mary (KNAPP) SIMS
The Bryan Democrat Dec. 21, 1876
SIMS - Last evening, at the residence of her father, H. S. KNAPP, Mary, wife of J. L. SIMS, after but a few days illness, of nervous prostration.
Mrs. George SMITH - Lena (MILLER) SMITH
The Bryan Press, Nov. 29, 1934
The deceased, Mrs. Lena SMITH, was the daughter of Wilhelm and Christina MILLER. She was born Feb. 27, 1861, in Ihringen, Germany. In her infancy she was made a child of God through the sacrament of Baptism. At the proper age she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She came to America in the year 1882 and was married to George SMITH on May 17, 1885. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy and one at the age of 25 years. On March 20, 1931, her husband preceded her in death. Always having been rather frail, her health failed more and more from then on, so that she was confined to her home most of the time and to her bed some of the time. About the first of August of this year she became bedfast and her condition was such that the end seemed to be at hand on a number of occasions but she always rallied for a time. At such times she again and again expressed her desire to be "absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord." Her petition was granted when on Saturday evening, November 17, at seveno'clock the Lord called her soul of this world, as we confidently hope, to her eternal home in the heavens, st the age of 73 years, 8 months, and 21 days. There remains to mourn for her three children, Ernest SMITH and Emelia ELSER of Ney, and Frieda MULLIGAN of Bryan; one brother, William MILLER of Edgerton, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and other relatives and friends.
Gen. PATRICK SOMMERVILLE SLEVIN
The Bryan Press Sept. 13, 1894
Death of Ge. SLEVIN - General Patrick S. SLEVIN died last Sunday afternoon at his home in Toledo. General SLEVIN was one of the best known and highly respected citizens in northwest Ohio. To know him was to admire him and to become acquainted with his noble qualities was to love him. Patrick Sommerville SLEVIN was born in Donegal, Ireland on April 13, 1813 (Obit. cut off).
MILTON G. SOUDER
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana, May 12, 1946
Funeral services will be held at Butler Tuesday afternoon for Milton G. Souder, age 72, who died at
the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder hospital in Auburn Saturday afternoon. He was a patient at the Auburn hospital for 16 days. Funeral rites will be held at the Johnson funeral home at 1:30 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at the Butler United Brethren church. Rev. F. I. Mumford will officiate. Burial will be made in the Farnham cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mattie; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Dohner, Butler; three brothers, Charles, Clyde and Harry, all of Butler.
Milton George Souder in the Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Milton George Souder, Gender: Male, Race: White, Age: 72, Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1874,Birth Place: Franklin Twa Dekalb Co, Ind
Death Date: 11 May 1946, Death Place: Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: George Souder, Mother: Sarah Malissia Adams
Spouse: Mattie Elva; age 67 years
Informant: Mrs. Mattie Souder; Butler, Ind.
Burial: May 14, 1946; Farnham Cem., Williams County, Ohio
Contributed by Karin King, February 9,2020
MATTIE S. CAMP
Evening Star, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; Monday, Jan 31 1977
Mattie Souder Camp, 98, died Saturday at 3:45 a.m. in Meadow Haven Nursing Home. She had been a patient there for three years.
Mrs. Camp was a lifetime resident of DeKalb County. She was born Aug 28, 1878 in Troy Township to Abraham and Lucinda (McClellan) Jennings.
She is survived by her husband, Wesley, whom she married June 14, 1950. Her first husband, Milton Souder, preceded her in death in 1946.
They were married March 14, 1900. Also surviving are two stepchildren, Rolland Camp of Auburn and Mrs. Daisy Stairhime of Hamilton.
Her funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Bunnell, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Farnham Cemetery, east of Butler. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Contributed by Karin King, February 9,2020
The Bryan Press, May 4, 1899, pg. 4, col. 3
Surname: SPANGLER, COUTS, BROWN, SMITH
ELIJAH SPANGLER
Obituary-Elijah Spangler
The Adair, Iowa News prints an account of the death of Elijah Spangler, who was born in this county on the 24th of April, 1844, and has many relatives still living here. He grew to manhood on the farm near Melbern, and on the breaking out of the war of the war [sic], enlisted in the 38th O. V. I., Co. A, serving with this company throughout the war of the Rebellion.
On April 22nd, 1866, after returning from the war, he was married to Sarah Couts. The union was blessed with nine children, three girls and six boys, all of whom, together with the wife and mother, are left to mourn the loss of husband and father. The deceased became a member of the United Brethren church in 1868, but at the time of his death, he was identified with the Methodist church at North Branch, Iowa. He moved to Grant township, Guthrie county, Iowa, in 1869 when the country was new, he taking part in the first election held there at which only six votes were cast. He was a genial, respected man, and his death is spoken of with sincere regret by the News. He was a brother of A. T. Brown and Mrs. Almira Smith, of Edgerton.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
The Bryan Press, October 11, 1883, pg. 5, col. 2
Surname: SPANGLER
ELIZA SAUL SPANGLER
SPANGLER--At her home near Melbern, on Sunday evening, September 30, 1883, of cholera morbus, Mrs. Eliza Spangler, wife of Jacob Spangler, aged 69 years, 6 months and 12 days.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
The Bryan Democrat, September 21, 1906, pg. 1, col. 3 The Bryan Press, September 4, 1890, pg. 2, col. 4 The Bryan Press, September 30, 1886, pg. 1, col. 7 The Bryan Press, April 21, 1898, pg. 5, col. 5 Kerry D. SPEELMAN GEORGE STAHL SIMON P. STAHL SIMON P. STAHL Mrs. Frank STEWART - The Bryan Press 3-17-1938, page 2 Elizabeth (Myers) STRONG - The Bryan Democrat August 11, 1904, pg. 2 Emily NEWCOMER TAWNEY William TEFFT Michael THOMAS REBECCA THOMAS Mrs. John THOMPSON Clinton THRONE Adam Paul TRAXLER Catherine Ellen SCANTLEN TRAXLER Mrs. ElleC. TRAXLER Volney Andrew TRAXLER - 17 Apr 1900 - 08 Feb 1988
Surname: SPANGLER
ISAIAH SPANGLER
LIVED IN COUNTY SEVENTY YEARS
Death of Mr. Spangler of Melbern Summons Another Pioneer of Williams County
Another one of the pioneer settlers of Williams county was called by death Wednesday night, when the mortal life of Isaiah Spangler ended. Death resulted from heart disease, at his home just south of Melbern, although he has been quite sick for the past half year.
Mr. Spangler was past 71 years of age, and lived seventy years of his life within three miles of Melbern. Mr. Spangler was one of the best known and most respected farmers of Center township, and was well known throughout the county. He came to Williams county with his parents from Defiance when he was about a year old. They settled in Center township, where Mr. Spangler grew to manhood, married and still remained near the place that has been practically his only residence. His wife died about four years ago. Four children were born, all of whom survive, and all residents of this county: William, Mrs. A. H. Ewan, Frank and Clarence.
Funeral services will be held at his home Saturday afternoon at 1:00.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz
Surname: SPANGLERJACOB SPANGLER
SPANGLER--At his home near Melbern, on Monday, Sept. 1st, Jacob Spangler in the 79th year of his age.
Father Spangler had been a citizen of Center township for nearly half a century, and during the whole time lived on the same farm, at which place his death occurred. He had been a follower of Christ nearly half a century, and at his death was a devout member of the U. B. church. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. His wife preceded him unto death seven years. The remains of Mr. Spangler were laid to rest Tuesday beside those of his wife in the Williams Center cemetery. A large family of children are left to mourn an irreparable loss.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
Surname: SPANGLER
SALINA HALL BOWERSOX SPANGLER
Edgerton
To-day the funeral of the wife of Rev. Elias Spangler will take place in the Presbyterian church, of which she was a member. A noble Christian wife and mother has surrendered to a protracted and painful disease, but her name will live as years roll on. [her name not given]
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
Surnames: SPANGLER, CONRATH, OXENRIDER
KATHERINE CRONRATH SPANGLER
Memorial
Katherine Cronrath was born in Union county, Pa., Jan. 26, 1816, and died April 6th, 1898, aged 82 years, 2 mo. and 11 days. She was married to Peter Stahl in the year 1837, and to them were born 9 children, 6 girls and three boys. Sometime in the "fifties" they moved to William[s] County, near Williams Center, and there endured the hardships of pioneer life. She united with the church about 60 years ago. She lived a Christian. Her home was for many years the home of the weary itinerant minister. She was a kind mother a good citizen. She was afflicted for over two years but the end came finally and peacefully. Her husband and three children preceded her to the spirit world. Grandma Stahl was kindly cared for in her old home by her daughter, Mrs. A. Oxenrider, who did all any child could do for a mother. She leaves children and grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends to mourn. The funeral was held from the U. B. church, William[s] Center, her pastor, B. F. Thomas officiating.
Submitted by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, Nov 16, 2012
The Bryan Press June 6, 1946
Rites were held Saturday for Kerry Dean SPEELMAN, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. George SPEELMAN, who passed away May 30 of pneumonia in their home in Pulaski township. Burial was at Scott, O.
Bryan Press, March 14, 1889, page 3
A Fatal Accident Last Monday evening
GEORGE STAHL, who resided on the Lattanner farm just north of Jefferson, started to Montpelier to attend Odd Fellows lodge. He drove an Oregon horse that was very wild, and it is supposed that it began to run immediately after leaving the gate. At any rate he was found soon after by Mrs. MITCHELL, a neighbor, who had heard him calling to the horses. When found he was lying on the ground against a post; he was unconscious and remained so until his death at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, so that the exact particulars attendant with his injury will never be known. He was not bruised, but received fatal internal injuries. He was a robust young man in the prime of life, and in him the county loses a good citizen, and the bereaved wife a good husband. They had no family. His remains were taken to Orrville, Wayne county, this state, Tuesday afternoon.
Bryan Press, July 19, 1923, page 6
SIMON P. STAHL, whose soul left its earthly habitation on the 15th day of July, 1923, at 11 o'clock a.m. at his residence on South Lynn street, was born in the county of Wyandot, Ohio, on the 22nd day of March, 1848, age 75 years, three months and 23 days.
He came to Williams county at the early age of fifteen years, with his parents, PETER and CATHARINE STAHL, and since that time has resided in and near Bryan, his entire life. On May 5th, 1870, he was united in marriage to KATHARINE LOWER, who still survives him, they having been allowed the companionship of each other for 53 years. He leaves a son, CHARLES T. STAHL, an attorney at the local bar; three sisters, SARAH JONES, SALOME SMITH and ANNA OXENRIDER, all of Bryan; two brothers and two sisters having preceded him to the great beyond.
He became a member of the United Brethren church at the age of sixteen years, and has been affiliated with the same church, at Williams Center and Bryan, since that time. He and his good wife, fought the commercial battles of life on their farm on the Center road, and after 35 years retired to Bryan, where they have resided for 15 years. He always was interested in what would be better for humanity, and was of a progressive nature, encouraging improvements which were consistent to the public demand; he took an active part in the political life of his township; and in advancement of the church he was always interested. Although of a quiet nature, his influence was felt; his friends placed trust in him and it was never betrayed; his integrity and upright manhood was known and best known to those who knew him best.
Card of Thanks--We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to all who in any way aided in the care of our husband and father during his long illness; for the words and acts of kindness and sympathy after his decease; for the many and beautiful floral wreaths, and for the autos offered and used, and for the words of comfort from the ministers--Mrs. KATHARINE STAHL, Mr. and Mrs. CHAS. T. STAHL.
Bryan Democrat, July 17, 1923, page 1
Long Ill, Heart Trouble Ends Life Sunday; Burial Tuesday
SIMON P. STAHL, one of the best known residents of Bryan, died at his home Sunday afternoon, heart trouble being the cause of his death. Funeral services are to be held from the home, 221 South Lynn street, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. JOHN WESLEY LILLY, of Hicksville, assisted by Rev. M. L. GARBERSON officiating. Burial will take place in Fountain Grove cemetery. Mr. STAHL was born March 22, 1848, and had lived in Bryan and vicinity practically all of his life. He had been a stock buyer and farmer, and was the owner of one of the finest farms in the county. He was a fine citizen in every respect, known for his honor and integrity, and generally liked and admired by a host of friends. For eight years Mr. STAHL had suffered with heart trouble, his life hanging in the balane all that time. He leaves his wife, KATHERINE, to whom he was married 53 years ago, and a son, CHARLES T. Stahl.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank STEWART, of Montpelier, were held there Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. STEWART died Sunday in the home of a son, William, at Petersburg, Mich. She was the wife of the former Williams county clerk of courts and was well known in Montpelier and Bryan, where they lived while Mr. STEWART was in office.
Mrs. Elizabeth STRONG, nee MYERS, was born in Mahoning county, O., Aug. 15th., 1815 and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. LIMBER near Pulaski, July 30th, aged 88 years, 11 months and 15 days. About the year 1835 she married Mr. Isaac STRONG, six children of which three survive and three with Mr. STRONG preceed Mrs. STRONG to the eternal world. They moved to Williams county in 1860 and located in jefferson township. (Obit. cut off)
The Bryan Press March 27, 1930
Mrs. Emily TAWNEY, 74, died Sunday sfternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. FISHER, Mrs. FISHER being her daughter. Other children are Mrs. Chas. BEATTIE and Hugh of Bryan, Bruce and Mrs. Lee HARRISON, of Dayton, Mrs. John COSLET, West Unity. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Williams Center, conducted by Rev. RIDDLE, a former pastor, followed by burial in the Williams Center cemetery.
The Bryan Democrat, Dec. 27, 1900, pg. 15
William TEFFT died of consumption December 17, at the residence of Basil WORTHINGTON.
The Bryan Democrat, Sept. 16, 1886
At his home in St. Joseph twp. Sept. 6th, 1886, after a brief illness, Michael THOMAS, aged 66yrs. 4mo. and 17 days.
The Bryan Democrat March 9, 1876
Near Melbern on Tuesday February 29th, 1876 at 7 o'clock, P. M., Rebecca THOMAS, aged 96 years, 6 months and 12 days. Mrs. THOMAS was one of the pioneers of Ohio. She was born in Bedford, Bedford Co., Penn.; moved to Ohio in 1809, and lived in the first house built on the site of New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas county. She came to Williams county in 1844, and remained here until her death. She was a devoted and consistent member of the Lutheran Church from her youth, and died in the full hope of a blissful immortality. - J. N.
Bryan Newspaper March 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. John THOMPSON were held in Fayette Sunday with burial south of Pioneer. Mrs. THOMPSON was about 83 and had spent many years in and near Bryan. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bess KELLEY with whom she made her home, and son Frank also living in Fayette. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. THOMPSON, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. SCHARTZER, Mrs. C. F. McFADDEN, Cora RIDENOUR and Emma TREAT attended the funeral.
The Bryan Times November 10, 1980
DEFIANCE - Ninety year old Clinton L. THRONE, of 119 Esat Sessions Ave., Defiance, a resident of Montpelier from 1957 to 1972, died at 3:40 pm Sunday, Nov. 9, 1980 in the Defiance Hospital. From 1935 until 1950, Mr. THRONE had been employed as manager of the Lutz Brothers Canning Co., former local firm and until retiring in 1957 was employed as manager of the Decatur (Ind.) Canning Co. He was born Jan. 6, 1880 in Hillsdale, Mich., the son of Warren L. and Louise ( FISHER ) THRONE. A life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Defiance, the deceased held membership too in the United Commercial Travelers here.
His marriage in 1935 was to Willo B. TEDHAMS. She died in 1963. Also preceding him in death were three stepchildren and a grandson. Surviving are two sons, Clinton W. "Bud" THRONE, of route 2 Defiance, and Gerald THRONE of Orland, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Joyce) HERR, Defiance, and Mrs. Margaret NASS, Fort Myers, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Services are set for 1 pm Wednesday from the Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bryan MAXEY officiating. Interment is to be in Rverside Cemetery, Montpelier. Calling hours are sceduled in the funeral home 2 to 9 pm Tuesday, and Wednesday until time of services.
11 Nov 1905 - 12 Apr 1981
Apr 13, 1981 Bryan Times Pg. 3
Surnames: Traxler, Scantlen, Hill, Otos, Woolace, Fackler
MONTPELIER -- Adam P. Traxler, 75, of 120 Bungalow Court, Montpelier, died Sunday evening, April 12, 1981 in St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 11, 1905, in Bridgewater Township to Ellen (Scantlen) and John Traxler, he was a lifelong Montpelier area resident. A retired foreman at the Winzeler Stamping Co., Mr. Traxler was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Montpelier Lodge 547 F & AM and Lillian Chapter 41 OES. Surviving are his wife Mildred, a son and daughter-in-law, Lyle and Delores Traxler of Edgerton: a daughter, Karen Hill of Route 3, Montpelier; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Volney of Pioneer and Ray of Port Richey, Fla.; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Otos of Montpelier, Mrs. Eva Woolace of Stryker and Mrs. Lavohn (Goldie) Fackler of Camden, Mich. He was preceded in death by a grandson, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home in Montpelier with Rev. L Eugene McCormack of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Monday and after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church or the Northwest Ohio Lung Association. Masonic memorial services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau, web-page: www.raufamily.net
05 Nov 1871 -- 07 Jan 1963 -
Montpelier Enterprise Jan. 7, 1963
Surnames: Traxler, Buntain, Woolace, Fackler, Otos, Scantlen, Nolan, Robinson
Mrs. Ellen Traxler Dies in Pioneer Mrs. Ellen C. Traxler, 91, died in the home of a son, Volney Traxler, Pioneer Route 2, at 8:30 this morning. Mrs. Traxler was born in Defiance County. She is survived by five sons, Ray of Walled Lake, Mich.; Vern, Montpelier Route 1; Adam and Noah both of Montpelier and Volney of rural Pioneer; four daughters, Mrs. Annice Buntain of Montpelier; Mrs. Eva Woolace of Stryker, Mrs. Goldie Fackler of Camden, Mich. and Mrs. Mary Otos of Defiance; two brothers, Henry Scantlen of Battle Creek, Mich. and Arthur Scantlen of Quincy, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Nolan of Luther, Mich. and Mrs. Effie Robinson of Owosso, Mich. The body is in the Wilson Funeral Home, Montpelier.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau, web-page: www.raufamily.net
Vern TRAXLER Dies Friday, Rites Monday
MONTPELIER -- Vern F. TRAXLER, 73, route 1 Montpelier, a retired maintenance man for Bridgewater Township, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the Williams County General Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital at noon Friday.
Surviving are the widow, Lydia: two daughters; Mrs. Norma Dirrim, route 1 Montpelier, and Mrs. Wilma Darr, of Garden City, Mich.; step-son, Russell Cook of Millbury; 10 grandchildrenand one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Otos, of Temperance, Mich., Mrs. Eva Woolace, of Stryker, and Mrs. Goldie Fackler, of Camden, Mich.; and four brothers, Volney, of Pioneer, Ray, of Walled Lake, Mich., and Adam and Noah, both of Montpelier. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home with Rev. Marion Hanover, of Benton Ridge, officiating, Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Calling hours will be after 7 p.m. Saturd
Surnames: Traxler, Scantlen, McAfee, Carlton, McLane, Woolace, Otos, Fackler.
PIONEER -- Volney A. Traxler, 87, Norris St., Pioneer, died early Monday, Feb. 8, 1988, at Community Hospitals of Williams County-Montpelier.
Born in Northwest Township on April 17, 1900, he was the son of Catherine (Scantlen) and John Traxler.
Mr. Traxler had retired from farming in Williams County and Hillsdale County, Mich., and in later years, he had worked as a self-employed painter. In February 1956, he married the former Lucy McAfee in Columbus, and she survives.
Also surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. William (Jane) Carlton of De Tour Village, Mich., and Mrs. Kay McLane of Columbus; a brother Ray E. of Hudson, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Woolace of Stryker, Mrs. Mary Otos of rural Bryan and Mrs. Lavohn (Goldie) Fackler of rural Camden, Mich.; 11 stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were five brothers, two sisters and a stepgrandchild.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer, with Bruce E. Strine, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Williams County unit of the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by Nancy L. Rau
The following obituaries were submitted Dec. 2003 by Jan E. Tripp
Mrs. George [Mary] TRUX
The Montpelier Enterprise [Montpelier, Ohio], 19 July 1923, page 5.
Mrs. George TRUX died at her Pleasant Street home Monday.
PORTER A. TRUCKS
Beacon News [Aurora, Illinois], 21 July 1920, page 5.
MEXI
Porter A. Trucks Dies of Pneumonia at Home Here, 90 Years Old.
SERVED UNDER GEN. SCOTT
Porter A. Trucks, Mexican war veteran, died at his home 7 Sperry court, at 7:45 o'clock last night of pneumonia. He had been ill only a week, having contracted a cold, while sitting in the yard one evening. Altho 90 years old, he had enjoyed good health for one of his age, and was down town but recently to see the circus parade.
Under General Scott
Mr. Trucks enlisted in the Mexican war in 1847 at Trucksville, O., in Company D, 4th Ohio volunteers, under Gen. Winfield Scott. He saw 14 months' service.
Mr. Trucks was born in Richland county, O., November 20, 1829. He had lived in Aurora about 50 years. For a short time he lived in Plano. Mr. and Mrs. Trucks celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last May.
The Survivors
Besides his widow he is survived by tow daughters, Mrs. Sue Wade and Mrs. Woods Denney; also three grandchildren, Mabel Denney of Aurora, Willard Denney of St. Charles and two great granddaughters, Hazel and Lois Hardy. The funeral will be held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Springlake cemetery.
CHARLES TRUX [TRUCKS] Obituary
Montpelier Enterprise, 7 Nov 1895, page 4.
"Uncle Charley"
On Wednesday of last week, there passed from the scenes of active life, one of earth's nobelmen, Charles Trux, Sr. The admonition was sudden and unexpected, but, as he stated to the writer a short time since, he was not unprepared, for said he, "I am ready to go." Yes, he was ready, as no person who walked in and out among us for nearly half a century lived a more perfect or blameless life. His honesty and uprightness won for him the highest respect from all, both old and young. Such a character could have no enemies, and he died as he had lived, respected and mourned by the whole community.
“Uncle Charley” carried on the trade of wagon-making in Montpelier up to the time failing strength came upon him a few years ago. Since then, he has attended to his garden and the few chores about the home as was required. The last bit of work his hands found to do, was throwing some wood in the wood-house. While thus engaged a strange and peculiar feeling came over him, due probably to stomach trouble with which he had been afflicted. He went into the house, related his strange feeling to his wife, saying, “the end has come,” while sitting on the bed-side with his feet resting on the floor, dropped over back and expired without a struggle.
Charles Trucks was born in Richland county, Ohio, March 17, 1821, died October 30, 1985; aged 74 years, 7 months and 13 days. Was married to Elizabeth Owen, February 2, 1845. To this union were born six sons and four daughters, two sons and two daughters preceding him in death. His wife died December 12, 1860, and he again married in December, 1862, to Mary Jane Conkel, who survives him.
He moved to Montpelier in 1847, where he has since resided. He leavers a wife, three brothers, one sister, four sons, tow daughters, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a kind an indulgent father and husband, beloved and respected by all who knew him, and was generous to a fault.
The funeral was held from the house on Friday, Nov. 1, conducted by Rev. E. E. McCammon, interment taking place in Dick’s cemetery east of town, where his first wife was buried. The children living were all present at the obsequies– Mrs. John Enfield, of Alvorado, Ind., Porter, of Scottville, Mich., and those hereabouts, George, Ralph, Mrs. Ella Fifer and Charles, Jr. Also, Mrs. Howard Baird and Miss Mertie Teeters, of Hudson, Ind., step-children.
IN MEMORIUM.
Our dear father has left us,
His days of toil are o’er,
He has joined his companion
Over on the other shore.
How we loved our dear old father,
Loved him better day by day;
How we miss him
Who was gentle in his way.
Dear old father’s chair is vacant,
He no longer will we see
Sitting by the west window
With his children ‘round his knee.
Composed by his daughter, Ella Fifer.
Obituary for Mary Jane TRUX [TRUCKS]
Steuben [Indiana] Republican, 19 September 1900, page 5.
Mrs. Mary Jane Trux was born January 24, 1823 and died Sept. 9, 1900, aged 77 years, 7 months and 15 days. She came to this county with her parents, David and Elizabeth Sams, in August 1835, and was twice married. First, to William Conkle. To this union were born three girls and two boys. The girls passed to the other world before here. Here second husband, Charles Trux, who had a family of nine children from a baby to young men and women that she helped to raise. She died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Effie Beers, on Jackson Prairie, and was buried by the side of her parents in the Jackson Prairie cemetery.
Obituary for Ralph TRUX [TRUCKS]
The Bryan Democrat [Bryan, Ohio], 2 October 1908, page 1.
FARM HAND FOUND DEAD Sunday In Barn On Farm of Eli Isenhart, Northwest of Bryan
Ralph Trux, about 55 years old was found dead in the baron on the farm of Eli Isenhart, seven miles northwest of Bryan Sunday morning. It is not known what caused his death. Trux was a single man and had been in the employ of Mr. Isenhart, cutting corn. He cut about sixty shocks Saturday and later in the day went to Montpelier.
He had been sleeping in the barn finding this more comfortable during the hot evenings. He returned from town during the night and went to his bed in the barn. Sunday morning when the call was made for breakfast no response came from Trux, and Mr. Isenhart discovered that he had passed beyond the need of breakfast, finding the man cold in death.
The coroner was notified, and he held an inquest. The remains were interred in the Clay Cemetery Sunday afternoon, without a funeral or ceremony of any kind. Trux was a hard working man but prosperity never came his way.
Obituary for George TRUX [TRUCKS]The Leader-Enterprise [Montpelier, Ohio], 27 August 1925, page 7.
George Trux was born at Montpelier, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1850; died at Lima, Ohio, Aug. 189, 1925, aged 74 years, 10 months and 25 days. He was a son of Charles and Mary Elizabeth Trux, one of a family of nine children, four girls and five boys. When just a babe he moved with his parents to the village of Montpelier, where he has lived ever since. Mr. Trux in point of number of years residence, was Montpelier’s oldest resident. February 16, 1873 he was married to Miss Mary Grubbs of Jefferson, Williams Co., O. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Louise Nicholas and Mrs. Florence Mann, both residing now at Lima, Ohio.
Mr. Trux was one of Montpelier’s most highly respected citizens, a splendid neighbor, a devoted husband, a fond father, in all a most noble character. He possessed an especial pride in his home town, and many of the buildings which line its streets bear ample testimony of his conscientious, painstaking work as an excellent craftsman. For years, in a quiet yet substantial way, he has been a devoted and consistent member of the First Presbyterian church.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his two daughters, one grandson, George Nicholas, with other near and dear relatives, and a veritable host of friends. Mrs. Trux preceded him in death by about two years. The simple, impressive funeral ceremonies were held Saturday, Aug. 21, at 2 p. m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Younce, North Platt St., Rev. Charles D. Castle D. D., his pastor, officiating. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.
Lydia E. MAHLER TRAXLER - 11 Mar 1902 -- 02 Aug 1983
Bryan Times Aug 3, 1983
Surnames: Traxler, Mahler, Smith, Robinson, Darr, Andrews, Cook
MONTPELIER -- Lydia E. Traxler, 81, Bridgewater Center, Route 1, Montpelier, died Tuesday August 2, 1983, in Toledo Hospital following a brief illness. Born near Pioneer on March 11, 1902, she was the daughter of Fannie Fern (Smith) and Frank Mahler. She was the widow of Vern F. Traxler, who died on Aug. 2, 1968.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Norma Robinson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Bob (Wilma) Darr of Garden City, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clarence Andrews of Guadalajara, Mexico. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Russell Cook.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home, Montpelier, with the Rev. Daniel Rial officiating. Burial is to be in the Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday and after 2 p.m. Friday.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by
Nancy L. Rau
Noah Arthur TRAXLER - 12 Sep 1908 - 05 Aug 1977
Bryan Times Aug 6, 1977
Surnames: Traxler, Scantlen, Allomong, Pierson, Henry, Grice, Ryan, Lett, Santa, Otos, Woolace, Fackler
MONTPELIER -- Noah A. Traxler, 68, 524 West Water St. Montpelier, died Friday afternoon in his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 12, 1908 in Florence Township, the son of John and Ella Scantlen Traxler, and had been a lifelong resident of Williams County. He was a retired milk hauler, and had operated the Traxler Upholstery Shop in Montpelier for a number of years, prior to his retirement in 1971. He was a member of the First United Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; two sons, Douglas Traxler, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Lyle Allomong, route 3, Montpelier; six daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Gloria) Pierson, West Unity, Mrs. Wayne (Donna) Henry, route 2, Montpelier, Mrs. Delores Grice, Montpelier, Mrs. Noel (Linda) Ryan, Carmel, Ind., Mrs. Gordon (Winona) Lett, route 3, Montpelier, and Mrs. Cheryl Santa, Albuquerque, New Mexico; three brothers, Volney Traxler, Pioneer, Adam Traxler, Montpelier and Ray Traxler, Walled Lake, Michigan; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Otos, Montpelier, Mrs. Hubert (Eva) Woolace, Stryker, and Mrs. Lavon (Goldie) Fackler, Camden, Michigan. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist church, Rev. Harold Vermillion, pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wilson-Geesey Funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. Sunday. Preferred memorials are to the church or to the Williams County Cancer Society.
Submitted Feb. 2004 by
Nancy L. Rau
Milton G. SOUDER
May 12, 1946, Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana
Surnames: Dohner,
Funeral services will be held at Butler Tuesday afternoon for Milton G. Souder, age 72, who died at the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder hospital in Auburn Saturday afternoon. He was a patient at the Auburn hospital for 16 days. Funeral rites will be held at the Johnson funeral home at 1:30 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at the Butler United Brethren church. Rev. F. I. Mumford will officiate. Burial will be made in the Farnham cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mattie; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Dohner, Butler; three brothers, Charles, Clyde and Harry, all of Butler.
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Milton George Souder in the Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Milton George Souder
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 72
Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1874
Birth Place: Franklin Twa Dekalb Co, Ind
Death Date: 11 May 1946
Death Place: Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana , USA
Father: George Souder
Mother: Sarah Malissia Adams
Spouse: Mattie Elva; age 67 years
Informant: Mrs. Mattie Souder; Butler, Ind.
Burial: May 14, 1946; Farnham Cem., Williams County, Ohio
Contributed by Karin King
Wilma CLIFTON
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana Monday, April 24, 1972
Surnames: CLIFTON, IRWIN, Matchette, Howk, Pense, Lininger, Carter, Agler, Lytle.
Mrs. Wilma Clifton, 75, wife of S. Corval Clifton of Wren, O., died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, where she had been a patient for two weeks.
She was born in Ohio City, O., Oct. 24, 1896, a daughter of Isaac and Louise Boltz-Agler, and was married to S. Corval Clifton Nov. 25, 1913. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last November.
Mrs. Clifton was a member of the Wren United Brethren church.
Surviving are her husband; six sons, Garland Clifton of Wren, Bud Clifton of Van Wert, O., Webster Clifton of Wren, Devon Clifton of Decatur, and Donald and Ronald Clifton of Wren; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Imogene) Irwin of Decatur; seven sisters, Mrs. Ermund (Susie) Matchette of Lima, O., Mrs. Florence Howk of Cortland, O., Mrs. Oscar (Georgia) Pense of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Robert (Bertha) Lininger of Farmdale, O.; Mrs. Harold (Princess) Carter of Lima, O., Miss Gladys Agler and Mrs. Max (Adeline) Lytle, both of Casa Grande, Ariz.; one brother, Leland Agler of Waynedale; 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. One brother, Dorelle Agler, is deceased.
Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wren United Brethren church, with Rev. Eugene Grimm officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery at Van Wert. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from 12 noon until time of the services.
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski
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