Mrs. Lulu M. Sharp, 64 of Kokomo, died at the Dukes hospital Wednesday, April 17.
She was the wife of E. Guy Sharp and had spent the greater part of her lifetime in Deer Creek township, Miami county, the family moving from the Bennetts Switch community to Kokomo about a year ago. She was born May 9, 1882, in Deer Creek township, the daughter of Michael and Ida Winninger [Wininger]. She was a member of the Bennetts Switch Methodist church.
Surviving are the husband, a daughter and four sons, Mrs. Harold Feller, Charles, Dennis, Cecil and Raymond Sharp, all of near Kokomo; eight grandchildren; one brother, Frank Wininger of Fresno, Cal., and five sisters, Mrs. Carrie Herrell of Toledo, O., Mrs. Ethel Durr, of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Dorothy Williams and Mrs. Lore Abbott of Kokomo and Mrs. Lilly Peters of Galveston.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Church, southwest of Bennetts Switch the Rev. Jensen, of Miami in charge. Burial in the Galveston cemetery.
Peru Republican; Friday May 17, 1946; Page 3, column 1; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Final rites for Mrs. Mary Ann Wilson [Willson], who resided two and a half miles east of Galveston, were held from the Galvestyon Methodist church at 2 p.m. with burial following in the cemetery at Galveston. Mrs. Wilson [Willson] who was 87 years of age, died at her home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday of complications resulting from the fracture of a hip three months ago. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Christian church.
Among the survivors are two children, Mrs. Emma Gray, Logansport, and Charles F. Wilson [Willson], at home; a brother, G. W. Wininger Galveston; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Zehring, Bennetts Swithc, Mrs. Cinderella [Cinderilla] Mills, Kokomo, Mrs. Margaret Mills, Walls, S. Dak., Mrs. Savilla Finney, Galveston and Mrs. Della Zehring, Center; 15 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Peru Republican; Friday December 27, 1940; Page 8, column 3; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Friends may call at the Thomas funeral home after four o'clock, Saturday. Rites will be at two o'clock Sunday from the Galveston Methodist church with burial in the Galveston cemetery.
Peru Daily Tribune; Friday May 1, 1953; page 2, column 5; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Fnueral [funeral] services for George Zehring, 67, former Peru resident, were held in Galveston on Monday May 22. Burial was in the Galveston Cemetery.
Mr. Zehring, who had lived in Centre, Indiana, for 30 years, died at the Veteran's Hospital in Indianapolis on Friday, May 19. He had been a patient in the hospital for three days.
He was born in Miami County in 1894. Survivors include a brother, Claude, Route 1, Sharpsville; three sisters; Mrs. Lula [Lulu] Dravis [Davis] Kokomo; Miss Emma Zehring, South Bend and Miss Lena Zehring, Centre, Indiana.
Peru Republican; Friday May 26, 1961; page 6, column 1; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Services for Maxine M. Burns, 79, of 1412 College St. will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home.
Mrs. Burns died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, in American Transitional Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born Dec. 4, 1918, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Isaac LeRoy and Jennie Edith Reeser Morris. On May 10, 1940, in Logansport, she was married to Wilmer H. Burns, who survives.
A homemaker, Mrs. Burns was a member of Cross-Wind United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and Catherine Burns, Indianapolis; one sister, Patty Peterson, Whitesville, N.C.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lee and Marjorie Morris, Logansport, and Paul and Helen Morris, Walton; three granddaughters, Anne Timmons and her husband, Matt, Ellen Bennett and her husband, Brad, and Sara Burns, all of Indianapolis; one grandson, Scot Burns, Stevensville, Mich; and two great-grandsons, Brett and Collin Timmons, Indianapolis.
Two brothers, Bert and George Morris, and two sisters, Betty Sims and Dorothy Leffert preceded in death.
The Revs Randy Johnson and Chip Gast will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cross-Wind United Methodist Church Building Fund and Southport Christian Church.
Logansport IN Pharos Tribune by Sallie Lou Morris Nelson [my aunt] gentenmawps@juno.com
Services for Wilmer H. Burns St., 84, of 1412 College St. will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in McCloskey- Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home.
He died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Aug 17, 2000, in Windsor Manor, Indianapolis.
Born June 10, 1916, in Speed, he was the son of William H. and Fannie Wainscott Burns. He was married on May 12, 1940, in Logansport, to Maxine M. Morris, who died Feb 16, 1998.
Mr. Burns was retired from Exide Battery Factory.
He was a member of the Cross-Wind United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, W. Hugh and Cathy Burns, Indianapolis; two brothers and sister-in-law, Raymond and Mona Burns, Monticello, and Chester Burns, Monticello; two sisters, Mildred Wheat, Lawrenceburg, Ky, and Ollie Masters, Shelbyville, Ky; three brothers-in-law, Paul Morris and his wife, Helen, Walton, Lee Morris and his wife, Marjorie, Logansport, and Connie Sims, Valparaiso; one sister-in-law, Patty Peterson, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Anne Timmons and her husband, Brad, Ellen Bennett and her husband Brad, Sara Cosnell and her husband, Andy, and Scot Burns; three great-grandchildren, Noah Bennett, Bret Timmons and Collin Timmons, and several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Chip Gast will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cross-Wind United Methodist Church and Southport Christian Church.
Logansport, IN Pharos Tribune by Sallie Lou Morris Nelson [my uncle] gentenmawps@juno.com
Services for Mary Ann Morris, 67, of 126 Ottawa St., will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home.
She died at 9:18 a.m. Friday in the emergency room of Memorial Hospital..
She was born Dec. 12, 1921, in Logansport to A. Orville and Ana O. Schmaltz Williamson. She was married Feb. 7, 1942, in Logansport to George F. Morris, who survives.
She was a member of Third Street United Methodist Church.
She had been a secretary for Murdock's Insurance Co., Barnes Construction Co., and Logan Machine Co.
Also surviving are two sons, G. Lynn, Goshen and John E. Monrovia, Md; one sister, Clara B. Lybrook, 715 Jackson St; and five grandchildren.
The Rev. William C. Cutshaw will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Sept 8, 1989-Logansport IN Pharos Tribune by Sallie Lou Morris Nelson [my aunt] gentenmawps@juno.com
Services for George F. Morris, 69, of 126 W. Ottawa St., will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home.
He died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday in East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills, Florida.
Born Dec 27, 1920, in Logansport, he was the son of Roy and Jennie Reeser Morris. On Feb 7, 1942, he was married to Mary Ann Williamson, who died Sept 8, 1989.
A firefighter, he retired from the Logansport Fire Department after 21 years of service.
He was a member of Third Street United Methodist Church.
A U. S. Army Veteran, he had served during World War II.
He was a member of American Legion Post #60 and the Indiana Fireman's Association.
Surviving are two sons, G. Lynn, 64863 Apple Lane, Goshen, and John E. Monrovia, Md; three brothers, Lee I, 1247 College St., Burt R. 1322 College St., and Paul E., Rt. 3, Walton; three sisters, Maxine Burns, 1412 College St., Betty Simms, Valparaiso, and Patty Peterson, Whitesville, N.C; and five grandchildren.
Two sisters preceded in death.
The Rev. Frank Messenger will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Nov 24, 1990-Logansport, IN Pharos Tribune by Sallie Lou Morris Nelson [my uncle] gentenmawps@juno.com
Alfred E. Zehring, 80, well-known former Miami county farmer, died at his home in Center, Howard county Sunday night at 9 o'clock following an illness of two months. Death was dur to pneumonia.
Mr. Zehring was born in the Bennetts Switch community, Aug. 9, 1860, the son of William and Susannah (Feagler) Zehring. William Zehring became prominently identified with pubic affairs in Deer Creek township, and was active in Democrat politics, served as trustee and was elected county commissioner in 1866 and 10 years later was elected to represent Miami county at the state legislature.
Alfred Zehring was educated in the public schools of Deer Creek township and in the Peru city schools. He taught school for a while although he was always identified as a farmer. He was one of the first members of the board of directors of the Farmers State bank of Bunker Hill and in 1912 was elected president of that institution. He served as a member of the county council and had frequently been called upon to serve as administrator or guardian. He was married on Feb. 2, 1893 to Miss Della Wininger of Deer Creek township who survives.
As a resident of Center, Mr. Zehring was a regular attendant at the Christian church and taught the adult Sunday school class at the church. He was a trustee of the Galveston Cemetery Association and always used his influence to make that cemetery one of the most beautiful in the state.
Surviving besides the widow are two sons, George, at home and Claude Zehring of Miami, three daughters, Emma Zehring of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Lulu Davis of Kokomo and Lena Zehring at home and four grandchildren, Robert, John, Wayne and Claude Zehring Jr., all of Miami.
The body was taken to the John Thomas funeral home at Galveston where it willl remain until time for funeral services. Friends may call after Tuesday noon.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Galveston Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Thomas Shively of Nead, officiating. Burial will be made in Galveston cemetery.
The Peru Tribune; Tuesday, July 16, 1940; Page 2, column 6; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Alfred E. Zehring, 80, well known retired farmer, died Sunday night at his home in Center after an illness of two months. Death was caused by pneumonia.
Mr. Zehring was born in the Bennetts Switch community and lived there all his life until nine years ago, when he moved to Center.
Surviving are the widow, Della Zehring; two sons, George and Claude; three daughters, Mrs. Lulu Davis and Emma and Lena Zehring; four grandchildren.
The funeral was held at Galveston Methodist church Wednesday in charge of Rev. Thomas Shively, and burial was made at Galveston.
Amboy Independent; Friday, July 19, 1940; page 1, column 1; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
In the death of Alf. Zehring, a great many Miami county persons have lost a very good friend, the editor of the Republican, being one who is sure to miss him. He could not have been a better citizen nor a more loyal acquaintance. Thirty-five years ago the writer met Alf. Zehring at the Old Settlers picnic East of Miami and at practically every Old Settler's picnic down there since then we have been glad to meet each other. He was treasurer of that organization during many of the years it has existed. He was in charge of the Deer Creek township Farmer's Institutes from the first till the last and was one of those who helped to establish the Methodist church in Bennetts Switch. Until misfortune wiped away his estate, he lived in a fine brick home east of what is now the Crossroads church formerly the Centennial School, at the junction of Highways 31 and 18, a half mile west of Bennetts. Although a staunch democrat, Alf Zehring was friendly to the Peru Republican and was a satisfied subscriber for more than twenty years. If the writer remembers correctly Alf. Zehring believed in prohibition and a candidate for representative in Miami county in a wet and dry election many years ago. Alf Zehring was generous and he and his family did their share to help the Red Cross. Especially was this true during the World War. The picture above was taken at the Zehring home quite some time ago. Dudley Brattin, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, William F. Carson, then the Buick Automobile dealer and the editor of the Republican, were calling upon farmers along the highway, now 31, obtaining signatures of those who would co-operate with the County Commissioners in the establishment of this Peru to Indianapolis road then to be known as Indiana Highway No. 1. Alf. Zehring was agreeable to the proposition. Before the party left the Zehring home he gathered a bushel of pears and said "Take these along home with you." Such was the nature of this good, kind Alf Zehring whom all will miss.
Peru Republican; Friday, July 19, 1940; page 1, columns 4 & 5 continued to page 6, columns 4 & 5; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Funeral services for Alfred E. Zehring, a well known, retired farmer, native of Miami county and resident of Center, southeast of Kokomo, were held from the Methodist church, at Galveston, at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Thomas A. Shively, Nead, in charge. Burial was in the Galvestion cemetery. Mr. Zehring died at his home Sunday at 9 p.m. of pneumonia after an illness of two months. He was 80 years of age.
Mr. Zehring was born in the Bennetts Switch community and lived there all his life with the exception of the last nine years, which he spent in Center. While living in Center he was a faithful attendant at the Christian church, and for some time he taught the adult class of the church.
He was a trustee of the Galveston Cemetery association for many years and always used his influence to make this cemetery one of the most beautiful in the state.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Della Zehring; two sons, George Zehring, at home; and Claude Zehring, Miami; three daughters, Miss Emma Zehring, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Lulu Davis, Kokomo, and Miss Lena Zehring, at home, and four grandchildren, Robert, John, Wayne and Claude Zehring, Jr., all of Miami.
Peru Republican; Friday, July 19, 1940; page 1, columns 4 & 5 continued to page 6, columns 4 & 5; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth S. Zehring, 87, of Bennetts Switch were held from the Bennetts Switch Methodist church Tuesday with the Rev. J. E. Jensen officiating. Burial was made in the Galveston cemetery. The C. F. Thomas Mortuary, Galveston, in charge.
Mrs. Zehring, the widow of Frank Zehring, died at [6 or 8 a.m.] on Sunday at Dukes hospital after an extended illness of complications incident to her advanced age. She has been a patient at the hospital one week and previous to that she had been in a nursing home.
She was the daughter of George and Cinderella [Cindrilla] Winninger [Wininger]. She was married to Mr. Zehring [ number illegible ] years ago and he and two sons, Merrill and William, preceded her in death.
She is survived by two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Madge Zehring of Bennetts Switch and Mrs. May Zehring, of Miami; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, one great grandchild; one brother, George W. Winninger [Wininger], of Galveston and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Mills of California, Mrs. Rilla Mills of Miami and Mrs. Della Zehring of Center.
Peru Republican; Friday February 1, 1946; page 8, columns 1 & 2; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth S. Zehring were held from the Bennetts Switch Methodist Church Tuesday afternon [afternoon] with Rev. J.E. Jensen officiating. Burial was made in the Galveston cemetery.
Mrs. Zehring died Sunday moning at Dukes hospital, Peru, after an extended illness. She was 87 years old.
She was the daughter of George and Cinderella [Cindrilla] Winninger [Wininger]. She was married to Frank Zehring 66 years ago. He and two sons preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Madge Zehring, Bennetts Switch, and Mrs. May Zehring, Miami, a brother, George W. Winninger [Wininger], Galveston; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Mills of California, Mrs, Rilla Mills, Miami, and Mrs. Della Zehring, Center.
Amboy Independent Friday February 1, 1946; page 1, column 4; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
John Henry Zehring, son of William and Susanna Zehring, was born in Preble county, Ohio, January 3, 1855, and departed this life September 5, 1920, aged 65 years, 8 months and 2 days. At the age of two years he, with his parents, moved to Miami county, Indiana, where he has resided continuously with the exception of about three and on-half [one-half]years that he resided in Clinton county, Indiana.
In the spring of 1892 he moved his family to the farm on which they have since resided. On October 7, 1880, he was united in marriage with America Augustus Shaffer. To this union four children were born, one daughter and three sons. One son, Alfred Edwin, died at about six months of age.
The widow, one daughter and two sons survive. The children are: Susanna Miriam Castor, of Greentown; Charles R. Zehring and Harry S. Zehring, together with their families, reside on the home farm. He also leaves four grandchildren, Joseph H., Lewis L. and Miriam Zehring, and Helen Ruth Castor; a step-mother, Mrs. Lucinda Zehring; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Green; three brothers, Wm.I., Benjamin F., and Alfred E., one step-brother, Edward L. Willson, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was at the time of his death a member of the board of trustees of the Cassville M.E. church, which position he had held for a number of years. He was ever ready to help those in need of help, especially the sick. He was energtic [energetic], kindharted [kindhearted], a loving husband and an indulgent father. He will be missed in the community and especially in his home which he loved so well.
The funeral services, which were largely attended, were held at the Cassville M.E. church, conducted by Rev. Meginety, of Fairmount, Ind., assisted by the Revs. Mr. Parker and Mr. Kennedy, after which the body was laid to rest in the Galveston cemetery at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon.
Peru Republican; Friday September 24, 1920; page 5, column 3; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
SHARPSVILLE - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Warner Funeral Home in Sharpsville for Claude M. Zehring, 74, who died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Logansport. Burial will be in the Galveston cemetery.
Friends may call after noon today. The deceased was born June 21, 1895, in Miami County and had lived in Sharpsville for 19 years. He was married in 1917 to Beatrice Fickle, who died in 1934. In 1950 he married Edna Morrow Smith, who survives.
Other survivors include three sons, John A. of Bunker Hill, Wayne S. of R.R. 1, Kokomo, and Robert J. Belleville, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, three sisters, a stepdaughter and 18 grandchildren.
He was a member of the Bennetts Switch United Methodist Church.
Peru Daily Tribune; Tuesday November 15, 1955; page 2, column 6; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Claude M. Zehring, Jr., 30, a native of Miami County, ended his life at 11:30 am., Sunday at his home in Burlington. A grocer, Mr. Zehring had been in ill health for some time.
Mr. Zehring shot himself in a closet of an upstairs bedroom. He had undergone surgery on his neck last February which affected a nerve leading to the head.
He was born in Miami County Jan. 20, 1925, the son of Claude M. and Beatrice (Fickle) Zehring. He was married April 2, 1947, to Ruth Ann Fleming, who survives.
Mr. Zehring was a member of the Burlington Methodist Church Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Volunteer fire department and Businessmen's Booster club.
Surviving with the wife are three children, Steven Joseph, Vicky Lynn and Judy Ellen Zehring, at home; his father and stepmother Mr. and Mrs. Claude Zehring, Route 1, Sharpsville, three brothers, Robert Joseph, of Matherfield, Calif.; John Alford, Bunker Hill Rural Route and Wayne Spencer Zehring, Kokomo; a step-sister, Mrs. Ralph Love, Route 1, Sharpsville; an uncle, three aunts and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday from the Burlington Methodist Church with the Rev. James Wire officiating. Burial will be in the Burlington cemetery. Friends may call at the Thomas Funeral home, Galveston, after noon Tuesday.
Peru Daily Tribune; Tuesday November 15, 1955; page 2, column 6; page 2, column 6; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia May (Raybourn) Zehring, 79, a resident of Miami, were held from the Miami Methodist Church on Monday, Aug. 29. Burial was in the Galveston Cemetery.
Mrs. Zehring, a resident of Miami her lifetime, died on Friday, Aug. 26 at Dukes Hospital in Peru. She had been ill three months.
She was married in 1900 to Merrill Zehring, who is deceased.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Harry Wise, Route 1, Bunker Hill and two brothers, Arthur Raybourn, Miami and Charles E. Raybourn, Route 1, Bunker Hill.
The Peru Republican; Friday September 2, 1960; page 6, column; page 2, column 6; Transcribed and submitted by: Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Philip Landrigan of Harrison Township died at his home Sunday. His funeral will be held to-day from the residence, six miles north of the city. The deceased was thirty years of age and was a brother to Miss Bridget Landrigan of this city.
Logansport Daily Journal Tuesday November 26, 1878; Transcribed and Submitted by JoAnn Rowe jarindy@comcast.net
Services for former Logansport resident Betty Lou Morris Sims, 72, of 2608 Linden, Valparaiso, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Sims left this earthly life at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center, Valparaiso, on her trip to Heaven.
Born Feb 5, 1925, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Isaac L. and Jennie E. Reeser Morris.
She was raised, educated and became a Christian in Logansport, where she met and married George C. Sims on Feb 22, 1946. They were engaged in 1943 while he was serving in the armed forces during World War II. She worked at RBM on war production while she was finishing high school.
Betty was a devoted wife and mother. She was an outstanding homemaker, and excelled in the culinary arts. She loved reading and reciting poetry to her sons and grandchildren.
Betty was a former member of Third Street United Methodist Church, having lovingly served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She became a member of Valparaiso First United Methodist Church after moving there in 1974. Her current membership is in Heaven.
Surviving, with her husband, are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gregory L. and Lee Ann Sims, Logansport, and William J. "Bill", Edwardsburg, Mich.; one granddaughter, Jessica Mae Sims; two grandsons, Nathaniel W. "Nate" Sims and Evan G. Sims; two brothers, Lee I. Morris, Logansport, and Paul E Morris, Walton; and two sisters, Maxine Burns, Indianapolis, and Patty Peterson, Whitesville, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bert and George Morris, and two sisters, Dorothy Leffert and Mary Ann Morris.
Officiating at the services will be the Rev. David Byrum. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association and the Mary E. Bartz Hospice Center.
Logansport, IN Pharos Tribune; Transcribed and submitted by Sallie Lou Morris Nelson [my aunt] gentenmawps@juno.com
Services for Evan Gregory Sims, 19, 101-24th St., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home.
He died at 8:54 p.m. Thursday, Feb 1, 2002, at Indiana University Medical Center.
Born July 17, 1981, In Newton Co., he was the son of Gregory L. and Lee Ann Garber Sims of Logansport.
A 2000 graduate of Logansport High School, Mr. Sims was a student at Ivy Tec State College, where he was studying electronics.
He was a member of Cross-Wind United Methodist Church. He also was a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 3204. While in Boy Scouts, he was elected to the Order of the Arrow.
When Mr. Sims was in the fourth and fifth grades, he attended Super Saturdays at Purdue University.
He was in a kidney research program, The Hat Program, which he hoped would help benefit others. He loved music, traveling, video games and spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are his parents; maternal grandparents, John and Margaret Ann Mays, Onward; paternal grandparents, George and Shirley Sims, Valparaiso; his girlfriend, Jenny Bechke, Logansport; two aunts, Andrea Mays and husband Craig Kling, Albuquerque N. M., and Susan Mays and her husband Stephen Day, New York, N .Y.; two uncles, Tom Garber and his wife Sheryl, Twelve Mile, and Bill Sims, and his wife Jodie, Bloomington and four cousins.
The Rev. Chip Gast will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the Emmaus Mission Center.
Logansport IN Pharos Tribune; Transcribed and submitted by Sallie Lou Morris Nelson [my cousin] gentenmawps@juno.com
Financial difficulties are thought to have caused the suicide of A. Merle [Merrill] Zehring, age 47, cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Bunker Hill, who shot himself through the right temple with a revolver sometime between 6 and 8 o'clock last Friday morning. He was found by his nephew, Forrest Zehring, age 19, an employee of the bank lying on a cot in the rear of the bank building when he came to work shortly after 8 o'clock.
Mr. Zehring who lived on an 80 acre farm one mile south of Miami got up as usual about 5:30 a.m. and drove to work at the bank, arriving there between 6 and 7 o'clock, it is said. He left no note or message of any kind explaining the cause of his act. It was a complete surprise to everyone including his wife.
Forrest Zehring, nephew of Mr. Zehring's, who also works at the bank, arrived at 8:05 and began his duties not knowing his uncle lay dead in the rear room. After working ten minutes, said Forrest, he noticed certain work supposed to be done by Mr. Zehring had not been attended to. Starting to investigate Forrest went into the rear room where he found his uncle dead on the cot. Old shells that had been in the 32 caliber revolver had been removed and dropped on the floor beside the cot and new ones inserted in the gun.
Immediately following the discovery Forrest ran to the Glazier Undertaking establishment three doors south of the bank where he imparted the sad news. The body was removed immediately to the Glazier establishment where it was prepared for burial.
Mr. Zehring is survived by the widow, Mrs, May Zehring and one brother, William. A half sister, Sally [Sallie] Wood is deceased. He had been married 26 years and had one child that died in infancy.
The deceased was exceptionally well known throughout the county and was prominent in Masonic circles. He was a member of the Miami lodge Masons and of the Chapter, Council and Commandery in this city. He was also a member of the Peru lodge, Order Eastern Star and was past worthy Patron.
Funeral services were held Sunday from the residence. The Peru Commandery No. 60 Knights Templar was in charge at the residence while services at the grave in the Galveston cemetery were conducted by the Masonic Blue lodge of Miami. The rites were largely attended by relatives and intimate friends. More than 100 automobiles were in the funeral train from residence to the Galveston cemetery.
Peru Republican; Friday March 18, 1927; page 1, column 1; Transcribed and submitted by Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
The body of Forrest B. Grelle, who died at a hospital in Belleville, Ill., Thursday following an operation, arrived in Logansport yesterday noon. The funeral will be conducted from the residence, 217 West Linden avenue, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. Yoder of the Wheatland Avenue Methodist church. Interment will take place in the Mt. Hope cemetery.
The Logansport Press; Sunday May 13, 1928; page 4, column 4; Transcribed and submitted by Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
The body of Forrest B. Grelle, 40, who died at the hospital at Belleville, Ill., Thursday where he passed away following a surgical operation for appendicitis, arrived in Logansport this morning at 12:37 and was taken to his former home 217 West Linden avenue. Deceased was a printer by trade and for a considerable time was employed in local printing offices.
He is survived by a son, Forrest Grelle, Jr. one brother Byron G. Grelle and a sister, Miss Zora E. Grelle. His father A.W. Grelle died in this city one year ago.
A short funeral service will be held at the residence Monday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Yoder of Wheatland Avenue M.E. church. Burial will take place in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Logansport, Indiana Pharos-Tribune; Saturday May 12, 1928; page 6, column 3; Transcribed and submitted by Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Miss Zora Grelle, 217 West Linden avenue, died Monday morning in Kentland following a lingering illness. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Chase-Miller chapel with Rev. W. C. Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery.
Miss Grelle was 82 years old, born Dec. 15, 1873 in Ohio, the daughter of Alexander and Mary Grelle. Surviving are nieces and nephews, including Mary Cannady, of Brookston, and William Grelle, of Boulder, Colo.
Logansport, Indiana Pharos-Tribune; Tuesday Eve. November 13, 1956; page 2, column 6; Transcribed and submitted by Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net
Miss Zora Grelle, 82, of 217 W. Linden, died Monday morning in a hospital in Kentland, after a lingering illness.
Friends may call at the Chase-Miller chapel and final services will be there at ten o'clock Wednesday. The Reverend W. C. Holmes will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Survivors are a niece, Mary Cannady of Brook, Ind,; a nephew, William Grelle, Boulder, Colo.; several cousins. One brother, Byron Grelle, preceded her in death.
Logansport Press; Tuesday November 13, 1956; page 12, column 6; Transcribed and submitted by Nancy Kelly nkelly@ismi.net