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Sarah E. Baker (nee Dreibelbis) 
died 1 December 1913 - Angola, Indiana
Keller Sarah Baker, daughter of Solomon and Rebecca Dreibelbis, was born
in Northumberland County, Penn., Jan. 19, 1831, and departed this life at
Angola Dec. 1, 1913, aged 82 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was one of
a family of ten children, all of whom are living except one sister. She
came to Indiana when she was about 26 years old and was united in marriage
to George Baker Nov. 12, 1858. To this union was born 6 children, Marion,
Laura, George, Nelson, Laverne and William, all of whom have preceded her
in death except Nelson B. of Angola. On Dec. 6, 1894 she was united in marriage
with George W. Keller. Several years ago she united with the Rehoboth Lutheran
Church. She leaves one son, Nelson B. Baker; one stepson, Luman L. Baker;
five brothers, three sisters; several grandchildren. Services were at Jefferson
Union Church Dec. 4. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-1-1913 Noble County Obituaries
Henry Lincoln Byers 
died 23 May 1908
Byers, Harry Lincoln -- Died May 23. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p. m. at 1121
N. Illinois. Burial private.
Indianapolis Star, Indiana-24 May 1908
Mary Emma Byers (nee Sheets) 
died 15 February 1931 - Decatur, Illinois
BYERS--Mrs. Emma, mother of Mrs. S. E. Earp, passed away at
Decatur Ill. Sunday, Feb. 15 at the home of her grandson, Leon S. Earp.
Funeral services at THE FUNERAL HOME, HISEY & TITUS 951 N. Delaware st.
Wednesday Feb 18, at 2 p. m. Burial at Crown Hill cemetery.
The Indianapolis News, Indiana-17 February 1931
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Iva Laverne "Peggy" Combs (nee Hiatt) 
died April 1988
Combs Laverne "Peggy", 67, of 332 W. Spring St., LaGrange, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born Jan. 17, 1921 in Noble County to Carna and Iva (McCoy) Hiatt. On Nov. 22, 1942 in Albion, she married Bernard Combs. She was co-owner with her husband of Barney’s Market, which they sold in 1970. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, LaGrange. Surviving with her husband are two sons, James M. of Topeka, and Rex L. of Howe; a brother, Dean L. of Albion; and six grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 4-24-1988 Noble County Obituaries
Chester L. Creamer 
died 2 May 1991 - Louisville, Kentucky
Chester L. "Chet" Creamer, 92, died Thursday at his home.
He was a native of Bloomington, Ind., a retired commercial refrigeration
salesman and a member of Audubon Park United Methodist Church. Survivors:
His wife, the former Isabel Lerst, a sister, Autumn Schauvin; two grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Sautrday, Embry-Bosse Funeral
Home, 2723 Preston Highway. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: 2-5
and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorial gifts: church memorial fund.
The Louisville Courier-Journal, Kentucky-3 May 1991
Ida Lillie Creamer (nee Poole) 
died 24 February 1936 - Louisville, Kentucky
Monday morning Feb-24-1936 at 7:50 o clock Mrs. Ida L Creamer
(nee Poole) in her 73rd year widow of the late Asa B. Creamer, at the residence
1006 S 3d Street Remains at the chapel of John Maas and Brother southeast
corner Floyd and Broadway funeral from the chapel Wednesday afternoon at
2:00
The Louisville Courier-Journal, Kentucky-date unknown
Mary Jane Creamer (nee Ward) 
died 3 May 1916 - Clark County, Indiana
MRS. KRAEMER [sic] Dies At Home Of Grandson Wood Township
Mrs. Jane Kreamer, 84, widow of William Kraemer [sic], died at the home
of her grandson, Donis Spurgeon, near Pomona Chapel, Wood township, and
the funeral was held Saturday morning from Bethel chapel with interment
in the local cemetery. She had been in failing health for some time and
developed pneumonia on Sunday. She was born at Bennetsville, this county,
and was a member of the Methodist church. The surviving children are: Charles
Kreamer, Texas; Mrs. William W. Waggoner, New Albany; Asa Kreamer; Dennis
Kreamer, William Kreamer, Mrs Nora Hartley, Clark county.
The Evening News, Jeffersonville, Indiana-6 May 1916
William Frederick Creamer Sr. 
died 23 July 1902
Once more the angel of death has visited our midst, and taken away another
of the old citizens of this county. William F. Creamer, who was born in
Prussia Germany 1830. Died from heart disease July 23 1902, his age being
72 years 8 months. He came to this country with his father at the age, of
14 years. United with a German M. E. church when 18 years old, was married
to Mary J. Ward Jan. 1, 1851, afterward moving to Polk township this county,
where he resided until his death. To this union was born 12 children 5 boys
and 7 girls. The wife and eight children survive. The children living are
Mrs. Mary Snyder of Mo., Charles A. Creamer, of Texas. Asa B. Creamer of
Harristown Ind., Mrs Katherine Elliott; of Bedford Ind., Mrs. Nora Hartley,
of White Co., Ind., Mrs. Lorena Wagoner, of Borden, Ind., Wm. F. Creamer
Jr. and Deermis A. Creamer of Washington Co., Ind., Mr. Creamer was a staunch
republican, a man of deep convictions, a respected citizen and lived an
upright and honest life.
Salem Republican, Washington Co., Indiana-1 Aug 1902
William Frederick Creamer Jr. 
died 4 June 1953
William Creamer, 81, died Monday at the Washington County Memorial Hospital,
following and illness of several months. He was born in Polk township, the
son of William and Mary Ward Creamer, on March 1, 1872. He was a retired
farmer and lived in Washington county all of his life; was married to Belle
Mull on May 31, 1894, and she preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Kirby, Detroit, Mich. and one brother, Dennis
Creamer, of New Albany. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today at
the Methodist Church at Pekin, with the Rev. Uen Kay officiating. Burial
was at Bethel Cemetery, with Dewalt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Leader, Washington Co., Indiana-Jun 1953
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Evron Dale Dreibelbis 
died 21 March 1981
Dreibelbis Dale E, 75, (b. 5-20-1907 - d. 3-21-1981) was born to Thurlow and Luella Leitch Dreibelbis in Jefferson Twp. The family moved to town in recent years, living at 215 S. Elm. His wife, the former Elizabeth Trittipo, and two sons, Duane and Thurlow; and five grandchildren survive. Funeral was at Brazzell Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 3-21-1981 Noble County Obituaries
Glade V. Dreibelbis 
died 17 March 1964
Dreibelbis Glade V, 44, (b. 7-23-1919) was found dead at his home March 17, 1964 of self-inflicted shotgun wounds. He lived alone at his home north of Burr Oak on R. 2, Albion. He was a lifelong resident of this community and is survived by cousins. Funeral was Thursday afternoon at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 3-?-1964 Noble County Obituaries
Hulda Elizabeth Dreibelbis (nee Trittipo) 
died 26 September 1997
Dreibelbis Elizabeth, 87, died at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 26 at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born Dec. 6, 1909 in Ligonier to Arthur and Luella (Damey) Trittipo. The lifetime Noble County resident was the widow of Dale Dreibelbis. She was a member of Rehoboth Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Dale of Columbia City, and DeWayne of Albion; 2 brothers, Kenneth of Kimmell and Don of Columbus, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and by 3 brothers. Funeral was in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 10-9-1997 Noble County Obituaries
Jesse May Dreibelbis (nee Strong) 
died 30 September 1962
Dreibelbis Jessie M was born April 11, 1879 and passed away Sept. 30, 1962. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Oct. 2. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 9-?-1962 Noble County Obituaries
Orian O. Dreibelbis 
died 29 January 1946 - Noble County, Indiana
Dreibelbis Orian O, 79, (b. 3-12-1866) passed away Jan. 27, 1946 at his home five miles southeast of Albion. He had been a lifelong resident of this community. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Strong Dreibelbis; one son, Glade at home; one sister, Mrs. Lulu Snyder of Albion; and one brother, Alton of Garrett. Services Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-?-1946 Noble County Obituaries
Samuel Dreibelbis 
died 14 March 1885
Dreibelbis, Samuel: an old citizen of Jefferson Twp, we believe, died on
Thursday evening of last week. He was quite aged. Some ten years ago his
wife departed this life and was buried in the Albion Cemetery. As the friends
concluded to make the Sweet Cemetery in Jefferson Twp the family burying
ground, the remains of Mrs. Dreibelbis were disinterred on Saturday and
were recommitted to the earth together with the body of her husband in the
Sweet burying ground on Sunday. (A later article stated many bodies of the
Baker family were moved from Albion to Sweet Cemetery.) Albion New Era 3-26-1885
[note: Although the given name here is "Samuel," the facts fit closely
to Solomon Dreibelbis, husband of Rebecca Engle, who died 14 March 1885
and is buried with him in the Sweet Cemetery. Mrs. Dreibelbis had died 2
Oct 1874. Solomon Dreibelbis is also the father of Mary Dreibelbis Baker
and Sarah Dreibelbis Baker]
Thurlow J. Dreibelbis 
died 8 August 1937
Dreibelbis Thurlow J, 56, of Jefferson Twp died Sunday after a short illness. Funeral will be at Rehoboth Church Wednesday afternoon. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 8-?-1937 Noble County Obituaries
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Katherine Elizabeth Faust (nee Sheets) 
died 6 March 1902 - Indianapolis, Indiana
FAUST-Mrs. George W. Faust died Thursday, March 6, 1:30 a.m.
Funeral from residence 214 N. State ave., Saturday, 2 p.m. Friends invited.
Burial private.
Indianapolis News, Indiana
George W. Faust 
died 11 April 1906 - Denver, Colorado
FAUST-George W. Faust , age fifty-five, died at Denver, Colo.,
on Wednesday, the 11th. Burial from residence, 124 N. State ave. Funeral
notice later.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-12 April 1906
Harry R. Faust 
died 4 April 1942 - Richmond, Indiana
Harry R. Faust, 65 years old, local Pennsylvania railroad
engineer for about 40 years died Saturday morning at Reid Memorial hospital.
He was a member of Webb Lodge of Masons and the Brotherhood of Railroad
Engineers. Survivors are two sisters, Miss Perle Faust of Indianapolis,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Knauss of Indianapolis; one niece, Mrs. Katherine Tackett
of Indianpolis, and one nephew, George Knauss of Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Doan & Son mortuary in charge
of the Masonic lodge. Burial in Crown Hill cemetery, Indianapolis. Friends
may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. sunday.
unknown newspaper
Perle Margaret Faust 
died 12 Jan 1957 - Indianapolis, Indiana
FAUST-Perle, friend of Rev. Frank Little. Funeral Tuesday,
1:30 p.m. CECIL R. HURT SHEFIELD CHAPEL. 2225 Shelby. Calling 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday until service time.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-15 January 1957
George T. Fogas
Lt. Fogas Gets Air Medal and Cross (photo)
Second Lt. George T. Fogas has received the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
and the Distinguished Flying Cross, according to word received by his wife,
Mrs. Margery Fogas, 3233 Broadway. He is with the 10th air force in the
China-India-Burma theater and has been overseas since last October. The
son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Fogas, he received his wings at Ellington
field, Houston, Tex., and completed further training with the troop carrier
command at the Sedalia Army air base in Missouri.
unknown newspaper, Indianapolis, 1945
Johanna N. Fogas (nee Noelke)
died 20 April 1960 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Johanna Fogas Funeral Services to Be Saturday
Johanna N. Fogas, 77, died yesterday afternoon in her home, 3233 Broadway,
where she lived with her daughter, Meta M. Fogas. Her death occured on the
51st anniversary of her marriage to George A. Fogas, jeweler, who died 13
years ago. Mrs. Fogas' parents, Frederick and Franziska Noelke, were at
Cassel, Germany, where they had gone for a visit, when she was born. She
was a life resident of Indianapolis. Before she was married, Mrs. Fogas
went back to Germany for a visit. She attended Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary,
with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors, besides the daughter, are
a son, George T. Fogas, Westport, Conn., and a brother, William C. Noelke,
Indianapolis.
unknown newspaper, Indianapolis
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Alvin A. Hiatt 
died 7 February 1947 - Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Alvin A, about 90, (b. 3-2-1856 - d. 2-7-1947) was found dead at his home in Rome City last Friday from a heart attack. He was a retired contractor. He is survived by 7 sons, Harry, Dewey and Carney of Albion, Elbie of Mishawaka, Elza of Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Homer of Beecher, Ill., and Earl of Rome City; two brothers, Harry and Levi of Los Angeles, Calif.; and 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. + 2-?-1947 Noble County Obituaries
Carna L. Hiatt 
died July 1969
Hiatt Carna L "Carney", 68, died at 12:02 a.m. Friday in the Garrett Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1900, in Jefferson Twp, the son of Alvin and Martha (Dreibelbis) Hiatt. He had been a lifelong resident of the Albion area and was a retired building contractor and a member of the Albion Eagles Lodge. He is survived by one son, Dean, Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Laverne Combs, LaGrange; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 2 brothers, Dr. Homer Hiatt, Beecher, Ill., and Dewey, Albion. Four other brothers preceded him in death. Services were Sunday at the Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 7-24-1969 + 7-?-1969
Noble County Obituaries
Dewey L. Hiatt 
died February 1979 - Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Dewey L died Friday morning en route to McCray Hospital. A retired building contractor, he resided at 720 S. Orange St. in Albion. He was born May 13, 1898 in Noble County to Alvin and Martha Hiatt. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Albion and the Moose Lodge in Kendallville. Survivors include his wife, Jessie; one daughter, Mrs. Maynard (Catherine) Parker of Albion; two sons, Phillip S. of Churubusco and Wayne D. of Albion; six brothers; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A son, Bernard, preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 3-1-1979 + 2-?-1979
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Earl T. Hiatt 
died December 1967 - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hiatt Earl T, 72, 629 Water Street, Avilla, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County June 14, 1895, the son of Alvin and Martha (Dreibelbeis) Hiatt. He married Ethel Perry in 1927 at Fort Wayne. He had lived in Avilla since 1926, moving here from Fort Wayne. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 240 and was a retired Nickel Plate Railroad worker. Survivors include the widow; four sons, Virgil, Fort Wayne, James, Dallas, and William, all of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Ferrey and Mary Sue Gottier, both of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, Dale Roberts, stationed with the U. S. Navy in Jacksonville, Fla., and John Roberts, Pensacola, Fla.; and several grandchildren. Three brothers, Homer of Beecher, Ill., and Dewey and Carna, both of Albion, also survive. Three other brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held today in Avilla Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 12-14-1967 + 12-?-1967
Noble County Obituaries
Elza A. Hiatt 
died November 1959
Hiatt Elza "Nig", 71, a native of Noble County and retired NYC Railroad engineer, died unexpectedly Saturday in his near Adams Lake home. He was a member of the Kane Lodge 183, F & A M, in Elkhart. Surviving are the widow, Hazel; an adopted son, Richard King of Toledo; two daughters, Misses Virginia and Elmo Hiatt of Elkhart; and five brothers, Earl of Avilla, Dewey and Carna of Albion, Elbie of Mishawaka and Dr. Homer Hiatt of Beecher, Ill. Services were Tuesday afternoon in the Williams Funeral Home at Wolcottville. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, northeast of Wolcottville. ~ 11-26-1959
Noble County Obituaries
Ethel Myral Hiatt 
died 7 December 1955
Hiatt Myral M, about 60, (b. 10-21-1895) died unexpectedly of a heart attack at about 10 a.m. Dec. 7, 1955 at Parkview Hospital. Surviving are three sons, James O. of Fort Wayne, William of Denver, Colo., and Dallas of Durango, Colo.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Vern Geiger of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Tom Hufty of Fla., and Mrs. Vern Borgman, now in Japan; and one brother, Leonard Moore of Albion. Funeral was Saturday afternoon at the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1955
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Harry Hiatt 
died 17 March 1954 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Harry, 68, (b. 9-14-1885) Albion contractor and builder,
died March 17 at his home in Albion. He was a lifelong resident of this
community, and a brother-in-law of Riley Hostetter. Surviving are the widow,
Kate; a son, Ray, Albion; six brothers, Dewey and Carna, both of Albion,
Elza of Wolcottville, Earl, of Fort Wayne, Elbie of Osceola and Dr. Homer
Hiatt, Beecher, Ill.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be
Saturday afternoon at Albion Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial,
Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 3-18-1954 + 3-?-1954
Noble County Obituaries
Jessie E. Hiatt (nee Weber) 
died 16 December 1989 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Jessie E, 88, Albion, died Dec. 17 in Kenney Health Care Center, Albion. She was married to Dewey Hiatt, who died in 1979. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are one daughter, Catherine Jones of Albion,; and two sons, Wayne, Albion, and Philip, Churubusco. Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion was in charge of arrangements. ~ 12-26-1989 + 12-17-1989
Noble County Obituaries
Kate Hiatt (nee Hostetter) 
died October 1956 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Kate, 65, lifetime resident of this community, died suddenly in her home here at 6 p.m. Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. She was the widow of Harry Hiatt, a local carpenter-contractor. She was a member of the EUB Church and the OES here. Surviving are a son, Ray, address unknown, and two brothers, Riley Hostetter, Avilla, and Fred Hostetter, Albion. Eastern Star rites Thursday will be followed by services in the EUB Church Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 11-1-1956 + 10-?-1956
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Martha Alice Hiatt (nee Dreibelbis) 
died June 1939 - Noble County, Indiana
Hiatt Mattie Alice, 76, wife of A. A. Hiatt, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday at Lakeside Hospital. She was born in Ill., the daughter of Peter and Susie Dreibelbis, and came to Indiana with her parents when a child and settled in Jefferson Twp and had been a resident of Noble County 70 years. She was one of a family of five children. For a half century she resided at Bakertown where the Hiatt family operated a grocery store for many years. Eighteen years ago they located in Rome City and operated on the mainland, which they later leased and erected a home on Triplett’s Point, where they resided. Surviving are the husband; seven sons, Elbie, Mishawaka, Harry, Dewey and Carna of Albion, Elza of Elkhart, and Dr. Homer of Beecher, Ill.; 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ora Dreibelbis of Albion and Alton Dreibelbis of Garrett; and a sister, Mrs. Lulu Snyder of Albion. Funeral was Wednesday at Rehoboth Church. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 6-?-1939 Noble County Obituaries
Gertrude E. Hurley (nee Knauss) 
died 14 February 1987 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Services for Gertrude Ellen Hurley, 93, Indianapolis, will
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary, with
calling from 9 a.m. until services. She died Saturday in a local nursing
home. She was a retired employee of L.S. Ayres & Co. She was a member of
Downey Avenue Christian Church.
Indianapolis Star, Indiana-16 February 1987
Mary Agnes Irwin (nee Scribner)
died 9 Jan 1957 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Mrs. Mary Agnes Irwin, 75 years old, died yesterday in her
home at 1733 East 60th Street. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis.
A member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, she retired 35 years ago as
a laboratory technician for several Indianapolis doctors. Surviving are
a daughter, Mrs. George Henderson of Indianapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret
Petit of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Mrs. George Logue and Mrs. Ross Nichols;
three brothers, George, Albert and Frank Scribner, all of Indianapolis,
and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Flanner
& Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
unknown newspaper, Indianapolis
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Elizabeth Izora Knauss (nee Faust) 
died 7 July 1957 - Los Angeles, California
Mrs. John Knauss - Mrs. Elizabeth Knauss, 82-year-old native
of Indianapolis, died yesterday at Los Angeles, where she had been living
for the past year. Funeral services and burial will be held Tuesday in Chapel
of the Chimes, Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Cal. Surviving are the
husband, John Knauss; a son, George Knauss; a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Tackett;
four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren all of Los Angeles.
unknown newspaper - 1957
John Knauss 
died 13 August 1964 - Inglewood, California
John Knauss - Services for John Knauss, 90, former Indianapolis
resident, will be Monday in the Chapel of the Chimes, Inglewood, Calif.
He died Thursday in Los Angeles. Knauss was employed by Charles Mayer &
Co. 45 years and had lived with his son, George Knauss, in Los Angeles the
past eight years. Survivors, besides the son, include a daughter, Kathryn
Tackett, Woodland Hills, Calif.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-1964
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E. Luella Dreibelbis Moree (nee Leitch) 
died August 1973
Moree E Luella, 86, was born Feb. 22, 1887 in Noble County to Daniel and Mary (Diffendarfer) Leitch and married Bert Moree in Albion in 1941. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were four brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Rehoboth Church and Avilla OES Chapter No. 155. She died Friday at the Sacred Heart Home. Survivors include a son, Dale Dreibelbis, R. 3, Albion; a stepson, Bill Moree, Garrett; a sister, Mrs. Lilly Bloom, Wolf Lake; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were August 20 at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 8-23-1973 + 8-?-1973 Noble County Obituaries
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Charles E. Sheets 
died 16 June 1914
SHEETS--Charles E. Sheets died Tuesday, June 16, 1914 4:50 p. m. age 23
years. Funeral from the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Sheets,
430 N. State ave., Friday, 2. p. m. Friends invited. Motor conveyance. Burial
Crown Hill.
Indianapolis News, Indiana-17 June 1914
Edward D. Sheets 
died 29 June 1937 - Indianpolis, Marion County, Indiana
SHEETS--Edward D. entered into rest Tuesday, age 75 years,
father of Russell and Robert, of Indianapolis, and Walter Sheets, of Cleveland,
O. funeral Friday, 2 p. m. HARRY W. MOORE FUNERAL PARLOR. Burial Crown Hill
Indianapolis News, Indiana-1 July 1937
Vienna O. Sheets (nee Vogelsong) 
died 25 August 1925
SHEETS--Vinnie O., beloved wife of Edward D. Sheets, passed away Aug 26,
at the age of 59 years. Funeral services will be held at the home, 430 N.
State st., Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited. Burial Crown
Hill cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Indiana-28 August 1925
Charles H. Snyder 
died 4 July 1940 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Snyder Charles H, 81, a lifelong resident of the Albion community, died at 2:30 a.m. July 4 at his home. Funeral was Saturday afternoon in Rehoboth Lutheran Church. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. He farmed southeast of Albion for a number of years before retirement. Clinton, his son, now farms that land. Coming to Iowa in a covered wagon, his father was one of the first settler in that state. Survivors are his widow, Lulu; a daughter, Mrs. Claude Hile of Fort Wayne; 3 sons, Milo of Grand Rapids, Mich., and George W. and Clinton of Albion; and 11 grandchildren. + 7-?-1940 Noble County Obituaries
Clinton L. Snyder 
died 6 June 1976
Snyder Clinton L, 86, R. 4, Albion, died Sunday shortly after midnight (d. 6-6-1976) in Strawberry Village Nursing Home. He was born April 1, 1890 in Green Twp to Charles and Lulu (Dreibelbis) Snyder. He married Lottie May Hawk on Dec. 24, 1914 in Albion. He was a retired Noble County Highway employee. One daughter and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons, Leroy H., Fort Wayne, Harold H., Ligonier, Claude E., Orlando, Fla., and James E., Elkhart; a sister, Delpha Nicholson, Garrett; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1976 Noble County Obituaries
George W. Snyder 
died 4 March 1972
Snyder George W, about 78, passed away at 7 p.m. March 4, 1972 in the Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 22, 1894 in Noble County to Charles H. and Lulu (Dreibelbis) Snyder, and was married July 31, 1915 in the Methodist Church to Bertha Coats. He was a lifelong resident of the Albion community, a retired General Electric employee, and a member of the Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Preston (Eva) Young of Albion, and Mrs. Merl (Barbara) Smith of Findlay, Ohio; one son, Robert of Albion; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Delpha) Nicholson of Garrett; one brother, Clinton of Albion; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Funeral was Tuesday at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1972 Noble County Obituaries
Lulu O. Snyder (nee Dreibelbis) 
died 24 Feb 1959 - Albion, Noble County, Indiana
Snyder Lulu O, 89, (b. 1-18-1870) died at about 2 p.m. Feb. 24, 1959 in the Kondas Nursing Home. She and her husband, the late Charles Snyder, resided in Green Twp before moving to Albion in 1936. She was a member of the Lutheran Church here. Surviving are 2 sons, George and Clint of Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Howard Nicholson of Garrett; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Final rites will be this afternoon at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 2-?-1959 Noble County Obituaries
Elisha R. Stewart 
died 29 February 1920 - Oakland, Coles County, Illinois
Elisha R. Stewart Dead. Elisha R. Stewart, age 91 years, died
Saturday at the home of his son, Marion, at Oakland, Ill. While visiting
his son he was stricken with the flu from the effects of which he died after
a brief illness. He was a native of North Carolina but located in Finley
township and was a leading participant in the activities and institutions
that add to the good name of Scott County. He was a successful farmer, a
highly respected citizen and an active member of the New Liberty Baptist
Chruch. His wife preceded him to the better land. He is survived by five
sons, Oscar, of Underwood, N. D.; Marion, of Oakland, Ill.; Albert, of Arkola,
Ill.; Leander B., of Scottsburg; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Ed Collins, of
Scottsburg, and many relatives and friends. The remains will be brought
to Scottsburg where the funeral service will be held Thursday.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-3 March 1920
Sally Ann Stewart (nee Ashabrannar) 
died 22 April 1814 - Finley Township, Scott County, Indiana
Death of Mrs. E.R. Stewart. Mrs. Elisha R. Stewart died Friday
morning at the family residence in Finley township of heart disease and
complications. Aged 77 years, 9 months and 10 days. Funeral sermon was preached
at the residence Saturday by Rev. Charles H. Bartle after which the remains
were interred at the Scottsburg cemetery. She is survived by the husband,
five sons - Marion F., of Oakland, Ill.; Oscar D., of Underwood, N. Dak.;
Albert R., of Arcola, Ill.; John W., of Henryville, and Leander B., of this
place - and one adopted daughter, Mrs. Flora Collins, of Finley township.
Sally Ann Stewart was a daughter of John and Mary Ashabraner and was born
in Washington county, Indiana, July 7, 1836. On October 20, 1857, she was
united in marriage to Elisha R. Stewart and immediately after their marrriage
they pruchased and moved up-on the farm in Scott county where they resided
until her death.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-22 April 1914
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child Tackett
died November 1879 - Clark County, Indiana
The youngest child (individual unknown) of John Tackett
died last week, being the second two weeks, from something in the form diptheria.
His (John's) mother, wife of Green Tackett, is at the point of death
with the same disease. (Sarah Tackett recovered from this illness and
lived until 1901)
The Daily Evening News, Jeffersonville, Indiana-5 November 1879
Donovan Beverage Tackett 
died 25 April 1994 - Monticello, White County, Indiana
SOUTHERN INDIANA DEATHS -- SALEM -- Donovan Tackett, 71, formerly
of Salem, died Monday at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He
was a native of Bloomington, a retired employee of RCA Corp. Monticello
Division, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign
Wars James W. Pyle Post 2231 and Disabled American Veterans Post 56, both
in Monticello, and First Christian Church of Salem. Survivors: his wife,
the former Nettie A. Paxton; two sons, Miller Tackett of Lafayette and David
Tackett of Chesterton; a daughter, Donna Tackett of Indianapolis; a half
brother, Gene Lee; three half sisters, Vivian Swartz of Grammer, Thelma
Gilstrap and Jo Ann Lee; and four grandchildren. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday,
Dawalt Funeral Home. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday
and after 9 a.m. Thursday.
Louisville Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky 27 April 1994
Eliza Belle Tackett (nee Robbins) 
died 11 Jul 1918 - Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana
Elijah Tackett, of Jeffersonville, went to work Wednesday
morning, leaving his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Tackett, age 52, feeling ill.
He returned in the afternoon to find that a neighbor, Mrs. Lulie Glascock,
had just discovered his wife was dead in bed. Organic heart disease was
the cause. In addition to the husband two sons survive.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-17 July 1918
Green Tackett 
died 22 Nov 1881 near New Albany, Indiana
New Albany Miscellaneous Matters
Green Tackett of New Providence was instantly killed by a north-bound freight
train on the Louisville, New Albany, Chicago Railway at a point sixteen
miles north of this city early yesterday morning. Tackett was walking along
the track, and being deaf and dumb did not hear the approach of the train.
The Louisville Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky-23 November 1881
James Edward Tackett 
died 1 December 1941 - Indianapolis, Indiana
TACKETT, James E., of 822 N. Dearborn St. entered into rest
Monday, age 59 years, husband of Carrie Tackett, father of Clarence E. and
Harry L. Tackett, brother of Charles and Ollie Tackett. Services Wednesday,
3 p. m. at Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel. Friends are welcome.
Indianapolis News, Indiana
Katherine Elizabeth Tackett (nee Knauss) 
died 1 March 1991 - West Hills, California
Tackett, Katherine E., 83, of Woodland Hills, homemaker. Services
private. Pierce Brothers Praiswater Mortuary, Canoga Park.
Los Angeles Daily News, California-5 March 1991
Thomas Tackett
died 25 March 1925 - South Finley Township, Scott County, Indiana
Killed by Kick of a Mule. Thomas Tacket died about midnight
Sunday at the home of Wiley J. Richey in South Finley township, as the result
of a kick in the stomach by a mule, Sunday morning. The deceased was 21
years of age, and his home was in New Albany, where he lived with a widowed
mother. He was making his home with Mr. Richey, and was expecting to crop
on Mr. Richey's farm this summer. Undertakers Stewart & Son were notified
of the death and brought the body to their undertaking rooms to be prepared
for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Richey sent L. B. Stewart to New Albany, Monday
morning, to break the news of her bereavement to the mother.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-25 March 1925
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Lucinda Waggoner (nee Tackett) 
died 25 Feb 1912 - Scott County, Indiana
Mrs. Lucinda Waggoner Dies Here. Mrs. Lucinda Waggoner died
Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Meiboom, in this
place, of paralysis. Aged 78 years, 10 months and 23 days. Her remains were
taken to Borden, Monday, for interment in the Old Home graveyard near that
place. The deceased was born in Ohio and her maiden name was Tacket. She
was the mother of twelve children, and is survived by four sons, one daughter
and many grandchildren. Mrs. Waggoner came here from Borden several weeks
ago to visit her daughter. Some time ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis
from which she never recovered.
Scottsburg Chronicle, Scott Co., Indiana-28 February 1912
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