Notes

[NI11694] 1930 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Pierpont Twp, Pierpont, p. 1 of 15:
(Main Street) Cyrus Wright, head, owns, value of home: $1500, age 71, married at age 25, born OH, parents born OH
Anna, wife, age 67, married at age 21, born Pennsylvania, father born Vermont, mother born Ohio

1870 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Pierpont Twp (roll 1170), PO Jefferson, p. 310B, enumerated June 29, 1870:
E.D. Wright, 44, farmer, born Ohio; Phebe, 45, keeping house; Leney (m), 19; Laura, 17; (cont. on p. 311A) Cyrus Wright, 12; Milly, 10; Lila, 8; Silas, 4; Clyde, 2/12

1860 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Pierpont Twp (roll 933), PO Pierpont Centre, p. 284a, taken July 21:
Edmond Wright, 34, real estate: 1500, personal: 400, born Ohio; Phebe L., 35; Louis, 8; Laurel, 7; Cyrus, 2; William, 3/12

[NI11709] 1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 661), enumerated Sept. 28, 1850, p. 267A:
Christianna Ault, 77, born NY; Daniel, 29 (or 39?), miller, born Pa.

[NI11712] 1840 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p. 139:
Valentine Ault - 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30; 1 female 20-30
Andrew Ault - 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30

1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, enumerated Sept. 24, 1850, p. 256B:
Andrew F. Ault, 44, farmer, value of real estate owned: 1400, born Ohio; Catherine, 40; Elisabeth, 16; Thersa, 13; Christopher, 12; Martin, 9; Joseph, 7; Mary, 6; Frances M. (m), 4; Alvina (f), 3; Margaret, 2; Martha, 4/12

[NI11723] 1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 661), enumerated Sept. 28, 1850, p. 267B:
John Piper, 46, farmer, born Pa.; Abagail, 40, born Ohio; Zenis (m), 19, farmer; Joseph Ault, 3; (cont. on next page, 268A) William Piper, 18, farmer; Martha, 17; Lucinda, 15; Martha, 14; Elisabeth, 12; Leah, 10; John Jr., 9; Wilson, 7; Nathaniel, 5; Mary, 3; Joseph, 7/12

[NI11735] 1860 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Dorset Twp, (Page No. 124), taken July 19 & 20:
1008 / 1007 - John Pelton, 27, real estate: 1500, personal: 266, born N.Y.; Sarah J., 27, born Penn; Alvara (f), 2, born Ohio
1009 / 1008 - Rufus Pelton, 62, shoemaker, personal estate: 90, born N.Y.

1870 Iowa census - Jones Co, Wayne Twp, PO Langworthy, p. 222, taken June 18:
John C. Pelton, 37, works in cheese factory, personal estate: 800, born NY; Sarah J., 37, born Penn; Alverd (m), 12, born Ohio; Firman, 6, born Ohio; Ulyusis(?) Y., 4, born Ohio; Cornely Graham, 22, born Penn; Chester Graham, 19, works on farm, born Penn

[NI11736] 1860 Iowa census - Keokuk Co, English Twp, p. 767 (Page No. 31), taken June 7:
Seth Sweet, 25, day laborer, born Ohio, in the household of W.P. Lecter, 32, miller, born Ind

1880 Iowa census - Keokuk Co, Adams Twp, p. 16C, taken June 2:
(can't read on ancestry) Seth Sweet, 45, farmer, born Ohio, father born NY; wife Helen, 25, born NY, father born NY; son Brayton, 3, born Iowa; son Warren, 6/12, born Iowa

[NI11737] 1850 PA census - Erie Co, Conneaut Twp, p. 351a, taken Dec. 27:
William K. Milligan, 35, farmer, born NY; Roby(?) Milligan (f), 49, born NY; Joseph A. Milligan, 9, born Pa; Jephtha Williams, 15, laborer, born NY

1860 Indiana census - Crawford Co, Jennings Twp, PO Leavenworth, p. 386 (Page No. 18), taken June 12:
128 / 127 - John Fray, 23, cooper, personal estate: 25, born Ind; Ellen, 22, born Tenn;
Jeptha Williams, 25, farmer, real estate: 150, personal: 70, born NY; Mary, 22, born Pa; Harrison E., 3, born Pa

1870 Indiana census - Crawford Co, Jennings Twp, PO Leavenworth, p. 26b (Page No. 68), taken July 2:
Jeptha Williams, 43, farmer, born Ohio; Sarah, 25, keeping house, born Indiana; Harrison E., 14; Aaron L., 5; Viola, 8/12

[NI11738] 1860 Indiana census - Crawford Co, Jennings Twp, PO Magnolia, p. 383 (Page No. 13), taken June 11:
103 / 102 - John Graham...
104 / 103 - Joseph H. Beals, 31, farmer, real estate: 1500, personal: 530, born Ind; Hannah, 21 ...
105 / 104 - Oliver N. Beals, 21, farmer, real estate: 500, personal: 100, born Ind; Lavina, 19, born Penn; Rebecca Patrick, 13, born Ind; Ira L. Sage, 7, born Ind
107 / 106 - Samuel Beals, 45, farmer, real estate: 1500, personal: 607, born Penn; Ruth E., 41, born Ky ...

[NI11740] 1880 Oregon census - Douglas Co, Cow Creek, p. 526A, taken June 15:
Commodore P. Totten, 31, farmer, born Indiana, father born [blank], mother born Mass; wife Elmira R., 34, born Penn, parents born Penn; son William P., 11, born Indiana; dau Lula E., 5, born Oregon; son Elmer E., 2, born Oregon

[NI11741] 1880 Iowa census - Jones Co, Castle Grove Twp, p. 288D, taken June 7:
John Evans, 38, blacksmith, born Wales; wife Cornelia, 32, born Kentucky; dau Clara, 9/12, born Iowa

[NI11820] Lima -- Rebecca Joan Driver Youngblood, 51, died Sunday, April 17, 1994, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was born Sept. 16, 1942 in Lima, to Paul and Gladys LaRue Driver. Her mother, Mrs. Delmar (Gladys) McCool, survives in Lima. Ms. Youngblood was a teacher.
Survivors include two brothers, Lynn Driver of Bellbrook and Steve Driver of Lima; and a sister, Mrs. Lugh (Caroline) Dixon of Graun, Mich.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Power of Praise Church of God in Hazel Park, Mich. Services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant View Church, near Bluffton. The Revs. John Mummert and Doug Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Grove Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p.m. tonight at the Ashley-Scott Funeral Home, Hazel Park, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Transplant Emergency Fund at the Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit 48202; or Children's Hospital of Michigan Hydrocephalus Research/Support Group in care of Neurosurgery Group, Attn: Mary Decker, 3901 Beaubien, Detroit 48201. Local arrangements are under the direction of Siferd Westwood Chapel.

[NI11824] Lima News (with picture) - Bluffton - Delmer Beryl McCool, 86, died at 1:30 a.m. June 4, 2003, at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Bluffton. He was born July 29, 1916, in Allen County to Charles Michael and Zorah Edna Holton McCool, who preceded him in death. He married Lena Mae Kepley, who preceded him in death. He married Zelma Driver, who also preceded him in death. He than married Gladys LaRue Drive, who preceded him in death. ... Survivors include 5 sons, David (Kathy) McCool of Delphos, Gary (Marilyn) McCool of Delaware, Ohio, Terry (Sandy) McCool of Hermann, Mo., Jon (Deb) McCool of Springfield and Robert (Nancy) McCool of Sunbury; 4 stepsons, Richard (Verlena) Driver of Fort Wayne, Ind., Ken (Renee) Driver of Mexico, Ind., Lynn Driver of San Diego and Steve (Beverly) Driver of Lima; a daughter, Donna (Jim) Hern of St. Johns; 3 stepdaughters, Wanda (Don) Whitmore of Lima, Jean (Gerald) Secrist of Cape Coral, Fla., and Caroline (Lugh) Dixon of Kewadin, Mich.; and 31 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Rebecca Youngblood; a brother, Dwight McCool; and four sisters, Hildren Roessen, Hazeldean Breitigan, Florence Kepley and Beulah Findley. ... services at Pleasantview Church of the Brethren.

[NI11841] Lima News (no date) -- Death notice
Word has been received of the death Dec. 31, 1991, in Redlands, Calif., of former Cridersville resident Keith Alan Snider, 47. Among survivors are his mother, Kathryn Snider of Quartz Hill, Calif.; his wife, Diane Snider; one son; one daughter; and two sisters. No services were held. Memorial contributions may be made to Redlands Community Hospital Foundation Hospice, 350 Terricina Blvd., Box 391, Redlands, Calif., 92373 or to the American Cancer Society.

[NI11890] 1862 CR 26, Mt. Cory OH 45868. He was guitarist and singer at one of the LaRue reunions.

[NI11899] Celina -- Ken M. Esmonde, 56, died at 11:02 p.m. Oct. 12, 1996, following an automobile accident on state Route 274 in New Bremen. He was born Oct. 8, 1940, in Lima to David and Anna LaRue Esmonde Sr. His mother survives in Mendon. On March 11, 1961, he married Chloe Brown, who died in the same accident.
Mr. Esmonde was former owner of Orchard Tree Restaurant in Celina and Van Wert. He was co-owner of Century 21 Master Key Realty, Celina. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina, and its choir. He was a member of the MED Foundation at Coldwater Community Hospital, Celina Masonic Lodge and Woods Golf Club. He was recently certified as a licensed golf instructor. He was a graduate of Mendon Union High School.
Survivors include four daughters, Karri (James) Gray, Kendra (Brian) Stetler and Kate (Brad) Laffin, all of Celina, and Kim (Dana) Kugel of Angola, Ind.; three brothers, David Esmonde Jr. of Atlanta, Neil Esmonde of Charlotte, N.C., and Jon Esmonde of San Antonio; two sisters, Melanie Hesse of Mendon and Karen Diller of Cincinnati; and 11 grandchildren.
A son, Kenny Esmonde II, also died in the accident.
Services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina. The Rev. Linden Damschroder will officiate. Burial will be in North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for the children of Kenny Esmonde II. Lehman Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements.

[NI11900] Celina -- Chloe Ann Esmonde, 55, died at 8:33 p.m. Oct. 12, 1996, in an automobile accident in New Bremen. She was born Sept. 26, 1941, to Emery and Helen Nelson Brown. Her mother, Helen Dorsey, survives in Celina. On March 11, 1961, she married Ken Esmonde, who died following the accident.
Mrs. Esmonde was owner and broker of Century 21 Master Key Realty, Celina. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Phi Beta Psi Sorority. She was a member of the MED Foundation at Coldwater Community Hospital, and was a representative of the Jerry Lewis Telethon. She was a member of the Children's Miracle Network, and the local, state and national boards of realtors. She was a graduate of Celina Senior High School.
Survivors also include four daughters, Karri (James) Gray, Kendra (Brian) Stetler and Kate (Brad) Laffin, all of Celina, and Kim (Dana) Kugel of Angola, Ind.; two brothers, Larry Brown of Van Wert and Ned Brown of Bloomington, Ind.; two sisters, Joan Sams and Margie Sherrill, both of Celina; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Dr. William Dorsey.
Services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina, The Rev. Linden Damschroder will officiate. Burial will be in North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for the children of Kenny Esmonde II. Lehman Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements.

[NI11901] Celina -- Ken M. Esmonde II, 34, died at 8:33 p.m. Oct. 12, 1996, in an automobile accident in New Bremen. He was born Feb. 28, 1962, in Celina to Ken and Chloe Brown Esmonde. On Oct. 9, 1982, he married Carol Ann Weaver Esmonde, who survives.
Mr. Esmonde worked at Fleetwood Service Center, Decatur, Ind. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Survivors also include two sons, Josh Esmonde and Jarid Esmonde, both at home; a daughter, Andrea Esmonde, at home; four sisters, Karri Gray, Kendra Stetler and Kate Laffin, all of Celina, and Kim Kugel of Angola, Ind.
Services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina. The Rev. Linden Damschroder will officiate. Burial will be in North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for the children of Kenny Esmonde II. Lehman Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements.

[NI11926] 1880 Ohio census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp, p. 422b, taken June 18:
Daniel Driver, 47, farmer, born Va, parents born Va; wife Mary A., 47, born md, parents born Md; dau Nancy D., 19, born Ohio; dau Lydia L., 18; dau Rozella, 16; dau Sarah A., 14; son Solomon S., 9; son Jacob W., 9

[NI11928] 1860 Ohio census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp, PO Lafayette, p. 447B (Page No. 122), taken July 16:
Jacob Driver, 60, doctor, real estate: 1500, personal: 716, born Va.; M (f), 57, born Va; M (f), 30, born Va; S (f), 11, born Va; J (f), 9, born Va

[NI11930] 1900 Ohio census, Richland Co, Shelby, Sharon Twp, roll 1317 book 1 p. 136a:
Henry Gremling b Oct 1874 age 25, md 1 yr; b OH parents b OH; occ: factory work; rents house
wife Mary [Blanchard] b Oct 1877 age 22, 1 child; b OH father b French Canada mother b OH
son Richard H.C. b Aug 1899 age 9/12 b OH
brother Dominick b Aug 1881 age 18, single
sister-in-law Anna Blanchard b Jul 1882 age 18, single

I think Henry's brother Dominick is the Nicholas Gremling in the 1920 OH census for Richland Co, Sharon Twp (roll T625_1430, p. 3A, ED 221):
Nicholas Gremling, age 38, wife Anna age 37 (b OH, father b Canada, mother b OH), son Donovan age 13, dau Mary M. age 9, 2 daughters [whose names I can't make out]. I believe Nicholas's wife is Anna Blanchard.

[NI11956] Funeral home card: In memory of Suzanne S. Williams, born May 16, 1934 Marion, Ohio; died Feb. 7, 2001 Fairborn, Ohio; service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, Rona Hills Missionary Church, 1082 Rona Parkway Drive, Fairborn OH; officiating: Pastor Joe Wenger, Rev. Marvin Wiseman; arrangements by Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main Street, Fairborn, Ohio.

[NI11962] Lima News, possibly Thursday, March 16, 1995 -- Lima
Raymond Samuel Zerbe, 68, of Summerville, S.C., died March 13, 1995, in a Charleston, S.C., hospital. He was born May 16, 1926, in Lima to John and Alice Harris Zerbe. He married Emma M. Hackworth, who survives.
Mr. Zerbe was educated in Ohio schools and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors also include a son, John Daniel Zerbe of Tucson, Ariz., a daughter, Paula A. Zerbe of Summerville, S.C.; and three grandchildren.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Summerville, S.C. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, S.C.

[NI11966] Lima News, Monday, Nov. 25, 1991 -- Ralph C. Zerbe, Sr.
Lafayette -- Ralph C. Zerbe Sr., 85, of here, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at his residence. He was born Sept. 28, 1906, in Lima, the son of John and Alice Harris Zerbe. On Nov. 12, 1930. he married Opal Shepherd, who survives. Mr. Zerbe was the owner of Zerbe's Paint and Wallpaper. He was a member of Lafayette Congregational Christian Church and the Republican Party. Other survivors include one son, Ralph C. Zerbe Jr. of Lima; one daughter, Mrs. William (Shirley) Roeder of Lima; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Zerbe of Summersville, S.C.; and two sisters, Mary Craig of Lima, and Bonnie Skinner of Marysville, Wash. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lewis Memorial Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, with Rev. Robert Brown officiating. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette Congregational Christian Church.

[NI11967] Lima News, Monday, April 9, 2001 -- Lima
Opal Mae Zerbe, 87, died at 7:32 a.m. April 8, 2001, at her daughter's residence. She was born June 21, 1913, in Celina to Jess and Grace Chambers Shepherd. On Nov. 12, 1930, she married Ralph C. Zerbe Sr., who died Nov. 24, 1991. Mrs. Zerbe owned Country Side Stitch and Sew. She had worked with her husband at Zerbe Paint and Wallpaper Store. She was a member of Lafayette Congregational Christian Church, Women's Fellowship, Federation of Women Club and the Allen County Republican Party. She was past president of the the Women's Republican Club. She was a former member and past president of Business and Professional Women, West Central Ohio Quilt Guild, Crafty Quilters Club, and Town and Country Quilt Club. She was a former member of Jackson Grange and Tri-County Doll Club of Ohio. Survivors include a son, Ralph C. (special friend Mary Jane) Zerbe Jr. of Lima; a daughter, Shirley (William) Roeder of Lima; a sister, Arbula "Billie" Greeno [husband Dorsey Greeno, from funeral home card] of Findlay; nephew and caregiver Terry Lowe of Lima; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chiles & Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, Lewis Chapel. The Rev. Robert Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Congregational Christian Church or to the donor's choice.

[NI11971] Lima News, Sunday, May 15, 1994 -- Lima
Mary Lou Craig, 80, died at 9 a.m. May 14, 1994, at Lima Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 4, 1913, in Allen County to John C. and Alice R. Harris Zerbe.
Mrs. Craig retired from Zerbe Paint and Wallpaper and she had also worked for the DWG Cigar Factory.
Survivors include a son, Richard Craig of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Ellen) Joseph of Elida and Mrs. David (Kathleen) Post of Singapore; a brother, Raymond Zerbe of Charleston, S.C.; 35 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Alice Hux and Jeanne Smith; three brothers, Ralph Zerbe, Robert Zerbe and Franklin Zerbe; and three sisters, Juanita Lowe, Ruth Stalter and Treva Dean.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the West Wayne Street Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes. The Rev. Geoffrey Bermosk will officiate. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lima Area Parkinson's Support Group, in care of Elmer Seifert, 1851 Wendell Ave., Lima 45805.

[NI11977] 1920 OH census, Allen Co, Jackson Twp, ED #7, p. 2A (3 of 20 on ancestry):
Edwin J. Blunden, 65, b. Penn., father & mother b. England; wife Mary I., 55, b. OH, father b. Virginia, mother b. OH; son Preston J., 24; son Carter H., 21; dau Leona, 18.

[NI11981] 1900 OH census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp p. 78:
Elijah Frederick b Apr 1853 age 47, b OH parents b OH; occ: farmer
wife Mary L. b Mar 1863 age 37, md 16 yrs, 6 children
son Ralph H. b Dec 1885 age 14
son Walter O. b Oct 1887 age 12
son Eva? b Mar 1890 age 10
[p. 78a] dau Effie b Mar 1890 age 10
dau Lea? P. b June 1894 age 6
son William C. b Mar 1900 age 3/12

[NI11986] Lima News, Friday, Oct. (5, 12, 19 or 26), 1979 -- George F. Zerbe
George Franklin Zerbe, 75, formerly of 126 S. Scott St., died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday in Lima Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born June 24, 1904, in Lima to John C. and Alice Orena Harris Zerbe. He married Pauline Nelson, who died in 1958.
Mr. Zerbe was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.
Survivors included one son, Joseph E. Zerbe of 2840 Plymouth Drive; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Zerbe of 1212 McClure Road and Raymond Zerbe of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Mark (Bonnie) Skinner of Marysville, Wash., Mary Craig of New Hampshire, and Mrs. Raymond (Juanita) Lowe of Belle Center.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp-Murphy Funeral Home, Rev. Don R. Bridinger officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

[NI11993] I had her name as Nelson (from George's obituary), but a blurb in the Lima News, July 19, 1927, says she was a daughter of Bessie L. and Earl L. Monroe.

[NI11995] The Lima News" on Tuesday March 3, 1965
JESSE R. SHEPHERD
GRACE M. SHEPHERD
FUMES CLAIM ELDERLY PAIR
An elderly couple was found dead in their bed Monday night by their son-in-law, who forced his way into their house when they didn't answer his knock. Jesse R. Shepherd, 73 and his 71 year old wife, Grace apparently died during their sleep Sunday night. Death was to asphyxiation , police report. The son-in-law, Ralph Zerbe, Rt 5, called the officers to the couple's home at 818 Findlay Road at 6:22 p. m. He had discovered them minutes earlier. The Shepherds recently returned from a Florida trip and apparently, during their absence, birds entered the chimney of their home, fell into the flue and blocked it; police said. Fumes from a heating stove were unable to escape though the chimney and filled the house as the couple was sleeping, police theorized , causing them to suffocate. Mr. Shepherd was born Aug. 21, 1891 in Montezuma, Oh and had lived in Lima for 49 years. His parents were Nathaniel and Vinnie Colson Shepherd.He was a retired carpenter-contractor. Mrs. Shepherd was born Oct 21, 1893 in Fort Loramie. She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Alice Chambers. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Ralph ( Opal) Zerbe of Rt. 5; and Mrs. Dorsey (Arbula) Greeno of Findlay; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Shepherd was a brother to Charles Shepherd of 657 N. Union and Cary Shepherd of 1017 N. Adams St.; and Mrs. Maggie House of Portland, IN.
Mrs. Shepherd has two surviving sisters; Mrs. Cary ( Nora ) Shepherd of 1017 N. Adams St.; and Mrs. Hazel Wires of 1307 Findlay Road. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd were members of the First Assembly of God Church. Friends may call at the residence after 7 tonight and until 1:00 p. m. Thursday when the bodies will be removed to the church, where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Rev. T. E. Hartshorn and Rev. Moses Vogh will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being directed by Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Home.

[NI11999] Lima News, Thursday, April 2, 1981 -- Richard H. Armstrong
Beaverdam -- Richard H. Armstrong, 89, died at 2:30 a.m. today at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born Nov. 10, 1911, in Allen County, the son of Fred and Mary Saunders Armstrong. He married Phoebe Tschuey, who survives.
Mr. Armstrong was a retired state highway garage employee. He attended St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lima.
Survivors also include a daughter, Phoebe Brilley of Clumbus Grove; a son, Richard Armstrong of Dayton; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert Armstrong of Houghton Lake, Mich. and Donald Armstrong of Elida.
Arrangements are incomplete at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove.

[NI12000] Lima News, Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997 -- Cridersville
Martha Cretoria Hefner, 93, died at 3:23 a.m. Feb. 21, 1997, at Lost Creek Care Center. She was born April 16, 1903, in Allen County to Jacob E. and Ida Belle Chiles Fetter. On June 23, 1923, she married Charley Hefner, who died April 14, 1960.
Mrs. Hefner was a homemaker. She had been a cook at the Allen County Home and Richland Manor. She was an aide at Lima Convalescent Home and provided home care. She operated the family farm for several years after the death of her husband. She was a member of Union Chapel Missionary Church, its Missionary Women's Group and taught Sunday School. She was a member of Perry Center Grange, and was well known for baking pies and noodles for the grange at the Allen County Fair.
Survivors include a son, Rev. Joseph L. Hefner of Kenton; four daughters, Eulalie DeLong, Barbara J. (Roy) Bowersock and Lois Ann (Frank) Warren, all of Lima, and Ida Cathryn (the Rev. Larry) Blunden of Fostoria; two brothers, Thomas Fetter and James Fetter, both of Lima; two sisters, Lucille Augsburger of Bluffton and Alice Prichard of Centreville, Mich.; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Ruth Barnt; four brothers, Louis, George, Paul and Russell Fetter; and three sisters, LaVonne Bonnie and Cathryn Fetter and Henrietta Fett.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Union Chapel Missionary Church. The Revs. Jeff Gerig and Mark Bayliff will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Lewis Memorial Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Chapel Missionary Church.

[NI12001] 1930 OH census - Allen Co, Perry Twp (image 3 of 31) - Charlie & Cretoria Hefner

[NI12002] His father was born in Germany, according to the 1930 Ohio census (Jim Fetter, Allen Co, Bath Twp). Ida Belle must have been his second wife, as they were married in 1902. Jacob (Jim?) was married when he was 21, in 1888.

[NI12006] I believe this is the right Anthony. Putnam County is not too far from Allen County.
1900 Ohio census - Putnam Co, Ottawa Twp, p. 149A, taken June 18:
Mary Fuerst born Sept 1843 age 56, md. 20 yrs, 4 children, born Germany, imm. 1852, 47 yrs in the U.S.; son Anthony born March 1881 age 19, born Ohio; dau Emma born July 1886 age 13

[NI12007] 1930 Ohio census - Allen Co, Ottawa Twp, Lima City 6th Ward, p. 235 Sheet No. 4B, taken April 4:
Chas Fuerst, 24, md. at age 21, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, occ: tool grinder-locomotive wh; wife Harriet, 26, md. at age 23; dau Nancy Lory(?), 3-5/12; Harry Dillon, lodger, 40, md. at age 26; Lauretta Dillon, lodger, 10

Lima News, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1985 -- Charles Harold Fuerst
Former Lima resident Charles Harold Fuerst, 79, died Monday at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine. He was born in Lima July 21, 1905, the son of Anthony and Mayme Ansbaugh Fuerst. In 1926, he married Harriet Skelly, who died in 1981.
Mr. Fuerst and his wife were owners and operators of the Lima Roller Rink. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, aerie 3615 of Indian Lake.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Fuerst, Anchorage, Alaska; Roger Fuerst, Canton, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Nancy Lou) Brademeyer, Lakeview, Mrs. Roger (Phyllis) Gross, Cridersville; three brothers, Ralph Beall, Norristown, Pa., Paul Beall, Robert Beall, both of Lima; two sisters, Mrs. Art (Kathryn) Polini, Mrs. Roger (Betty) States, both of Lima; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lewis Memorial Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Home, Rev. Willard Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Additional information from funeral home card: died Feb. 4, 1985, age 79 years, 6 months, 13 days.

SSN: 287-07-6075

[NI12008] Her parents were Albert B. and Laura M. Skelly, ages 62 and 55 in the 1920 Lima OH census. 1900 census for Allen Co, Perry Twp, says Albert B. was born April 1858 in Ohio, father born PA, mother born Ohio; Laura M. was born Feb 1864 in Ohio.

Albert Baker Skelly born April 8, 1858 Millersburg, Holmes Co OH, died July 22, 1944 Lima OH, md. May 24, 1888 Laura Marie Bayless born Union City, Darke Co OH, died Jan 2, 1950 Lima OH (from ancestry.com sites).

[NI12009] 1920 Ohio census - Allen Co, Lima (roll T625 1345), ED 46, p. 3B, taken Jan. 2:
Grover C. Beall, 32, born Illinois, parents born Illinois; wife Mayme, 33, born Ohio; dau Katherine C., 5; son Lloyd R., 3-3/12; son Ralph G., 1-5/12; step-son Harold C. Fuerst, 14; step-dau Buenell, 13

Lima News, Thurs., July 19, 1962: George C. Beall
HARROD--George C. Beall, 76, of Harrod, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday in his home following a two year illness. Mr. Beall was a retired employe of Baldwin Lima Hamilton Corp.
Born March 1886, in Havana, Ill., he was a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Cooper) Beall. In 1916, he was married to Mayme Fuerst. She survives.
Others surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Betty Preston of 728 S. Pine in Lima and Mrs. Kathryn Polena of Detroit; three sons, Robert of 134 Glenn in Lima, Ralph, stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Greenland and Paul of Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Miss Bessie Beall of Chicago; a step-son, Charles Fuerst; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Beall was a member of BLH 25 five-year club.
Rev. Willard Thomas will conduct funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Hanson Funeral Home in Alger. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. today. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

[NI12010] Harrod High School Class of 1939

[NI12011] Funeral home card: Bette Lucille Beall, Jan. 29, 1921 - May 18, 1989; wife of Paul Eugene Beall, mother of Mrs. David (Paula) Ruppert and Mrs. Donald (Anita) Jolley, sister of Clifford Hubbell; grandmother of David Shawn Ruppert, Stephen Wayne Ruppert, Michael Shane Ruppert, Beth Anne Ruppert, Donald Jolley, David Jolley; funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 22, 1989, Siferd Westwood Chapel, Rev. Gust Wuorinen officiating; burial: Memorial Park Cemetery; Siferd Funeral Homes, Lima, Ohio.

[NI12016] Harrod High School Class of 1940

[NI12018] Harrod High School Class of 1937

Lima News, probably Tuesday, May (6, 13, 20 or 27), 1986 -- Death Notices
Word has been received of the death Sunday [May 4, 11, 18 or 25] in West Norristown, Pa., of former Lima resident Ralph E. Beall, 67. Among survivors are his wife, Grace DeGregorio; three sons; two daughters; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Beall and Robert Beall of Lima; and two sisters, Katherine Polini and Bettie States, both of Lima. Services and burial will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday under the direction of Caramenico Funeral Home in Norristown, Pa.

[NI12019] Harrod High School Class of 1937

[NI12021] This may be the William Markley in the SSDI born May 17, 1912 Ohio died Mar 1981 last known residence Austin TX. Katherine was married to Art by 1985.

1930 Ohio census - Allen Co, Ottawa Twp, Lima City Ward 2, p. 184 Sheet No. 15A, taken April 11:
John H. Markley, 58, md. at age 30, born Ohio, father born United States, mother born England; wife Bessie M., 52, md. at age 23, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; son James M., 22, md. at age 21; Louella, dau-in-law, 21, md. at age 19; James Williams, father-in-law, 80, md. at age 21, born Ohio, parents born Penn; William C. Markley, son, 18; Billy G., grandson, 1-0/12

[NI12022] Funeral home card: Nolan L. Markley, Nov. 19, 1933 - Oct. 26, 1997; son and stepson of William C. Markley (deceased), Mary Katherine (Beal) & Arthur R. Poleni; brother of Janet Hunnaman, Phyllis Gross (deceased); husband of Audrey Markley (deceased); stepfather of Terry Paulling, Renee Caputo, Thonda Webb, Diana Crites; nephew of Paul "Lefty" Beall, Bettie States, Ralph Beall (deceased), Robert Beall (deceased), Harold Fuerst (deceased); funeral service: Thursday, Oct. 29, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Rev. Dottie Kaiser officiating; interment: Memorial Park Mausoleum.

[NI12028] 1930 Michigan census - Wayne Co, Detroit City Ward 21 (part of), p. 181 Sheet No. 61A, taken April 30:
Selma R. Poleni, 46, widowed, md. first at age 17, born Michigan, parents born Germany; son Arthur R., 17, born Michigan, father born Ohio, mother born Michigan; George E. Thomas, lodger, 26, single, born Michigan, parents born England

[NI12029] Lima News, possibly Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 -- Lima
Richard H. Crockett, 54, formerly of Lima, died at 1:30 a.m. Dec. 21, 1998, at his residence in Lakes of Melbourne, Fla. He was born March 8, 1944, in Lima to Charles H. and Bessie C. Saunders Crockett.
Mr. Crockett worked at Oriental Rug Co.
Survivors include a brother, Charles H. (Shirley) Crockett III of Lakes of Melbourne, Fla.; four nephews, Charles Crockett IV of Lima, Christopher Crockett of Melbourne, Fla., Timothy Crockett of Houston, Texas, and Joseph Crockett of Delray Beach, Fla.
Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Shawnee Chapel of Chiles & Sons-Laman Funeral Homes. The Rev. Welsey Runk will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lima YMCA.

[NI12032] 1900 OH census - Allen Co, Lima City B Precinct (roll 1236) book 2, p. 85
Charles Crockett b July [no year, no age given], md 3 yrs, b Mass., parents b Maine; machinist - R/R/ shops
wife Emma M. b Aug 1868 age 31 b OH, parents b OH
son Charles H. Crockett b Dec 1897 age 2

[NI12036] 1900 Ohio census - Putnam Co, Blanchard (Gilboa), roll 1315 book 2 p. 13 - Wesley & May E. Clossen.

1930 Ohio census - Hardin Co, Liberty Twp, ED 21, p. 7B (image 15 of 23):
Wesley Closson, Head, rents, age 53, md at age 23, born OH, parents born OH, farmer; wife Elizabeth, 50, md at age 21, born OH, father born OH, mother born Germany

[NI12039] Lima News, Jan. 7, 2001
Lima -- Joseph A. Sprague, 83, died at 7:53 p.m. Jan. 5, 2001 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born March 29, 1917 to Clarence and Bessie M. Sifert Sprague. He married Gladys M. Thomas Sprague, who died in 1978. On March 16, 1979, he married Helen M. LaRue, who survives.
Mr. Sprague was a mechanic for Otis Wright & Sons Trucking, retiring in 1986. He was previously emplyed by National Transit. He attended Elm Street Church of the Brethren.
Survivors also include four sons, Oliver L. Sprague and Joe A. (Diana) Sprague Jr., both of Lima, Jerry L. (Lori) Sprague of Uniopolis and Rick D. (Sue) Sprague of Hemet, Calif.; four daughters, Lynette A. (Jim) Horton of Seffner, Fla., Sandra K. (Paul) Pierson, Cheryl A. (Greg) Mault and Lisa R. (Jerry) Houx, all of Lima; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Oliver and Herbert Spargue; and two sisters, Goldie Duling and Elmira Few.

[NI12042] 1900 OH census - Allen Co, Lima City p. 166 - 697 North Jackson Street:
John Vogelsanger Oct 1865, age 34, md 4 yrs; b. Switzerland, parents b. Switzerland; imm. 1885; occ: butcher
wife Malinda b Jan 1860, age 40, 7 children; b. Ohio, parents b. Kentucky
step-son Earnest Hadsell b June 1879 age 21, occ: printer
step-dau Pearl b Dec 1880 age 19, occ: cigar maker
step-son Carl b Oct 1882 age 17, occ: cigar maker
step-son Elsworth b Feb 1885 age 15, occ: laborer, paper mills
step-son Anson b Aug 1889 age 10
step-dau Tressie b July 1891 age 8
son Albert Vogelsanger b Jan 1897 age 3

[NI12052] 1880 Ohio census - Allen Co, Bath Twp, roll 990, p. 397A:
Mathew Barber, 61, born PA, farming, father born Ireland, mother born Virginia; Sarah E., wife, 45, born OH, father born VA, mother born PA; James B., son, 22, works on farm; Sarah J., dau, 25; John G., son, 16, works on farm; Ada M., dau, 7; George C., son, 6; Milan A., son, 5; Eddie C. Hipkins, stepson, 12, works on farm, father born MD, mother born OH

[NI12053] 1920 Ohio census - Wood Co, Lake Twp, p. 8B, taken Feb. 9-11:
Henry M. Bahnsen, 36; wife Ella M., 35; dau Henrietta R., 6; son Robert W., 3-4/12; Harold Lusher, hired man, 14

1930 Ohio census - Wood Co, Lake Twp, p. 704, taken May 2:
Henry M. Bahnsen, 45, md. at age 22, born Ohio, parents born Germany, occ: merchant - general store; Mary Ella, wife, 44, md. at age 21; dau Henrietta Ruth, 16; son Robert William, 13
Listed a household above them (one household in between) is Hans S. Bahnsen, age 75, md. at age 29, born Germany, and his wife Emma, age 70, md. at age 24, born Germany, both immigrated 1874.

[NI12054] 1900 Ohio census - Wood Co, Lake Twp, p. 198, taken June 12:
Bahne Bahnsen born Jan 1852 age 48, md. 23 yrs, born Germany, parents born Germany, imm. 1872, occ: merchant-general store; wife Wilhelmina born May 1854 age 46, 10 children, 6 living, born Germany, parents born Germany, imm. 1875; son Henry born Dec 1883 age 16, born Ohio; son John born Dec 1886 age 13; son Christie born May 1893 age 7; son Karl born Sep 1895 age 4
(from SSDI: Christophe Bahnsen b. May 31, 1893, d. May 1979 Toledo OH)
William Bahnsen born May 1878 age 22, md. 0 yrs, born Ohio, parents born Germany, occ: salesman-grocer; wife Emma born Feb 1882 age 18, born Ohio, parents born Ohio

Arrived Sep 24, 1872 on the ship Thuringia, age 20, country Germany, from Germans to America 1850-1874.

[NI12056] 1920 Ohio census - Lucas Co, Toledo City, p. 23a, taken Jan. 22, 1920:
William C. Bahnsen, 41, born Ohio, parents born Germany, proprieter - grocery store
Emma, wife, 37
Alton, son, 18, delivery boy - grocery retail
Wilhelmina, dau, 8
Christopher J., brother, 26, single
Clara Brown, sister-in-law, 30, single

1930 Ohio census - Lucas Co, Toledo City, Ward 20, taken April 9, 1930, p. 234:
William Bahnsen, 51, md. at age 21, born Ohio, parents born Germany, manager - gas station; Emma, wife, md. at age 17, born Ohio; Wilma, daughter, 18

[NI12063] Ruth Harpel, 3228 Latcha Rd, Stony Ridge OH 43463, 419-837-5806.

[NI12065] 1930 Ohio census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp (roll 1236), p. 87 - Elza D. Hall

[NI12100] Notes from obituary - Carl L. Amstutz, 89, formerly of Bluffton, died at 2:53 p.m. March 19, 2002, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1913 in Bluffton to Peter W. and Rosa Wright Amstutz (deceased). Sept. 12, 1933 married LaVaun B. Weaver who died April 1, 1977. May 1978 married Beulah M. Younkman Michael Wood, who survives in Lima. Preceded in death by a stepson, Larry Michael; a stepdaughter, Patsy Michael. Buried Woodland Cem., Beaverdam.

[NI12112] Lima News (no date, but Aunt Opal wrote "died 2-12-91")
Ada -- Gertrude M. LaRue, 77, of here, died at 3:25 a.m. today at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima. She was born July 18, 1913, in Ada, the daughter of George Arthur and Bertha Turner Robenolte. On Jan. 25, 1936, she married Robert W. LaRue, who died Nov. 7, 1981.
Mrs. LaRue was lunch room manager from 1953 to 1956 at Ada Exempted Village School. From 1959 to 1973, she was elementary school secretary from which she retired. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Robert M. (Butch) LaRue of Ada; two daughters, Mrs. Craig (Norma) Rex of Harrod and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Erwin of Dunkirk; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Kathleen Earnest of Lima.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, Rev. Robert Cassady officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until time of services Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Ada, or the American Cancer Society.

[NI12117] SSDI: Daniel Preston born Feb 26, 1936 died Dec 2, 1988, last known residence Chicago IL.

[NI12127] Lima -- Linda Lee Tremain Long, 53, of Upper Sandusky, formerly of Lima, died at 3:55 p.m. March 14, 2001, at Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. She was born June 7, 1947, in Lima to Agnes LaRue Slocum, who survives in Indian Lake. Her stepfather, Charles Slocum, survives in Caledonia. On July 29, 1972, she married Ronald L. Long, Sr., who survives.
Mrs. Long was a homemaker. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3615, Indian Lake. She was a 1966 graduate of Harding High School, Marion.
Survivors also include four sons, Jonathan M. (Cynthia) Hobson of Nashville, Tenn., Brian C. Hobson and Ronald L. Long Jr., both of Upper Sandusky, and Robert G. (Teresa) Long of Marion; a brother, Jeffory Tremain of Marion; a sister, Sandra D. Marek of Florida; and two granddaughters.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at Boyd Funeral Home, Marion. The Rev. Derik Hines will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

[NI12187] Lima News (no date, but Aunt Opal wrote "died Feb. 19, 1993") -- Richard O. Arnold
Beaverdam -- Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Bluffton Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes for Richard O. Arnold, 70, of Brandon, Fla. and formerly of Beaverdam.
He died at 10 a.m. Friday at the Humana Hospital in Brandon.
Mr. Arnold was born May 1, 1922, in Allen County, the son of Gail T. and Fairy G. Bassett.
A certified kitchen designer, Mr. Arnold owned and operated The Cabinet Man Company in Brandon. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Ohio National Guard.
Mr. Arnold was a member of the Beaverdam United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Tom L. Arnold of Raleigh, N.C. and Richard D. Arnold Jr. of Cridersville; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Janice) Amstutz of Brighton, Mich.; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wade Arnold.
The Rev. Michael Downey will officiate services. Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery in Beaverdam, where military rites will be held.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaverdam United Methodist Church.

[NI12191] Charles is possibly the son of Walter Amstutz.

[NI12207] Lima News, probably in 1958 -- June Augsburger Finds ... Collecting Hankies Hobby And Aid To Health, with picture captioned "Handkerchief collector Miss June Augsburger, 1723 Homeward Ave., is seen amidst the 650 items in her collection. June, who has been in ill health for many years, started her hobby in 1943."
There's probably not a woman anywhere who hasn't at one birthday or another received a handkerchief as a gift. But very few anywhere in the world can boast of receiving 650 of them--all as gifts.
That's part of the story behind the imposing hanky array in the accompanying photo of Miss June Augsburger, 1723 Homeward Ave., as of today--she received two in the mail this morning--has been given 650 of the dainty squares from as many friends, relatives, acquaintances, even strangers.
"I started my collection in 1943," June said. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Augsburger, happened on a handkerchief as a Christmas gift. "The following holidays, such as Easter, Valentine's Day, etc., I received other hankies," she added. Finally in 1945 June decided to make collecting the squares her hobby. Actually, the handkerchiefs have worked as wonderful physical and mental therapy for June, who has been in ill health for the past 23 years--ever since she suffered a back injury while in school. For periods where she must remain indoors or for the long days in hospital beds, June works on her collections. Each of the handkerchiefs is a story which she has recorded in a special notebook.
"My collection includes hankies from every state of the Union and from Washington, D.C. Pictures of famous buildings of the states are imprinted on them, she said. "I have received handkerchiefs from 28 countries of the world. While at Henry Ford Hospital, I was treated by a Brazilian physician who sent me one upon his return to Brazil," June said. One of her school friend's mother, a native of Germany, mailed June a hanky from there while there on a visit. A Van Wert friend's friend sent her a lovely hanky from Bethleham, Jerusalem, and a Fort Jennings school teacher's cousin in England sent June a hanky imprinted with the Queen's crest. U.S. Servicemen in Ireland, Japan, Hawaii, Korea, Iceland, Belgian and France have remembered June with handmade squares, delicately embroidered, crocheted and tatted.
Cotton, pongee, linen, silk, lace and nylon, in every color imaginable--all are included in her collection. June particularly is fond of the foreign handkerchiefs with hand-rolled hems. She also treasures the handkerchiefs presented her by her two-year-old niece, Lynne Faunce, and her 87-year-old grandmother, Mrs. Louella Miller.
Oddly enough, June has never used any of the 650. And they've never been laundered. When the hankies are not on display, June packs them in boxes, careful to maintain their original crease.

[NI12209] Lima News (no date) -- Harold H. Gruebmeyer
New Knoxville -- Harold H. Gruebmeyer, 71, of here, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at his residence.
He was born Feb. 25, 1919, in Shelby County, the son of Henry and Leona May Gruebmeyer. On Feb. 22, 1941, he married Bettye Rose Augsburger, who survives.
Mr. Gruebmeyer retired in 1982 after 41 years as a tool and die maker for Westinghouse Electric Corp. He was a member of First United Church of Christ , Masonic Lodge 706, Lima, Eagles Aerie 691, Wapakoneta, and a social member of VFW and American Legion, both in Wapakoneta, and American Legion, New Knoxville. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Celina, Brands Lake, Wapakoneta, and Moulton Gun Club.
Other survivors include one son, Jody H. Gruebmeyer of Wapakoneta; one grandchild; one brother, Virgil Gruebmeyer of New Knoxville; and two sisters, Virginia Heidt of Lima, and Irene Seitz of Wapakoneta.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, with Rev. Nathan Wierwille officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. An Eagles service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

[NI12238] Beaverdam -- E. Faye Arnold, 91, died at 7:25 p.m. Feb. 14, 2003, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
She was born Oct. 30, 1911, in Putnam County to Lester Dow and Hazel F. Roger Herman, who preceded her in death. On June 10, 1930, she married Marvin L. Reigle, Sr., who died Sept. 26, 1971. On March 16, 1974, she married Merril Arnold, who died Jan. 28, 1988.
Mrs. Arnold retired as head cook at Beaverdam schools. She was a member of Beaverdam Church of Christ. She was a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club, Beaverdam, and the Bluffton Senior Citizens. She was a past member of the Bluffton Eastern Star.
Survivors include three sons, Marvin L. (Marilyn) Reigle, Jr., and Jack (Joyce) Reigle, both of Lima, and Robert (Leannah) Reigle of Columbus Grove; a stepson, Fred (Pat) Arnold of Lima; five brothers, Harding Herman and Melvin Herman, both of McComb, Paul Herman and Eugene Herman, both of Lima, and Milan Herman of Chelsea, Mich.; a half brother, Sam Herman of Arlington; a sister, Kathryn Diller of Findlay; and five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; four crothers, Calvin, Francis, Lester and Roy Herman; and a sister, Naomi Butler.

[NI12239] Lima News, Saturday, Nov. 14, 1981 -- Sylvia M. Scoles
Pandora -- Sylvia M. Scoles, 87, died at her home at 1:45 p.m. Friday. She was born in Hancock County on Aug. 6, 1894, the daughter of John and Mary Barkmier Wilkins. On Aug. 9, 1919, she married Luke Scoles who died July 26, 1974. Mrs. Scoles was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Walter Scoles of Pandora; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Treva Bartley of Toledo, Mildred Hanna of Findlay, Mrs. Robert (Glada) Basinger of Pandora, Mrs. Boyd (Phoebe) Clapper of Ada; two brothers, Waldo Wilkins of Bluffton and John Wilkins of Forest.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Paul Diller and Son Chapel, Bluffton. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. today and until time of services Sunday.

[NI12244] Lima News, July 13, 2001
Columbus Grove -- Glen C. Core, 75 of Muskegon, Mich., formerly of Columbus Grove, died June 20, 2001, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1926, in Columbus Grove to Glen J. and Edith LaRue Core. On Aug. 28, 1948, he married Dollie Bridenbaugh, who survives.
Mr. Core had been a math teacher for 35 years, retiring in 1984 from North Muskegon schools, where he taught for 30 years. He was a member of the Holton American Legion, the Michigan and National education associations, the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel and the National Wildlife and Turkey Federation. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and Colorado College, earning a bachelor's and two master's degrees. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors also include two sons, Gary (Beth) Core of DuBois, Pa., and Larry (Kay) Core of Alexandria, Va.; a daughter, Karen Core of Baltimore; four brothers, Nolan Core and James Core, both of Lima, Jack Core of Bellefontaine and Richard Core of Cottonwood, Ariz.; and five grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, two great-granddaughters and a stepgreat-grandson.
Services were held June 22 at Clock Funeral Home, Muskegon, Mich. Burial was in Whipple Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glen C. Core Math Scholarship.

[NI12246] Lima News, Jan. 27, 1988, p. A4 -- Deaths
Larry Lee Michael, 53, of Lima, died at noon Tuesday at his residence.
He was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Allen County, the son of Donald W. and Beulah M. Younkman Michael. His mother, Beulah M. Amstutz, survives in Lima. In June, 1973, he married Nancy Shasteen, who survives.
Mr. Michael was a teacher and head basketball coach at Ohio Northern University from 1960-1972. From 1972-1976 he was a real estate salesman, and from 1976-1986 he owned Michael Construction Inc. He was also assistant athletic director at Lima YMCA. He received a bachelor's degree in 1957 from ONU where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He received a master's degree from Bowling Green State University in 1964.
He was a member of Beaverdam United Methodist Church, Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, ONU Alumni, "N" Men Association and the Hunter Sailing Association. He was also an Army veteran.
Survivors include two sons, Ty Michael of Ada and Tad Michael of Troy, N.Y.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Siferd Westwood Chapel, Rev. William Croy officiating. The cremated remains will be taken to MacGregor Bay on Lake Huron at a later date.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Northern University Hetrick Memorial Library or to a charity of the donor's choice.

[NI12253] Lima News (no date) -- Pandora
Terry L. Scoles, 40, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1993, at Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, Va. He was born May 31, 1953, in Bluffton to Walter and Freda Thomas Scoles. His father survives in Pandora.
Mr. Scoles was retired from the Navy and also was a trapper. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans of Findlay, and a member of the Pandora American Legion, the National Rifle Association, the Virginia Trappers Association, the National Trappers Association and the Virginia State Revolver and Rifle Association. He also was a member of the Bass Anglers, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Fur Takers of America and the Water Conservation Society.
While in the Navy he served on the USS California. He attended Pandora-Gilboa High School and graduated from Allen East High School. He held degrees in biology, botany, anthropology and chemistry from Longwood College, Farmville, Va., and Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va., and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
Survivors also include a sister, Shirley Ballinger of Pandora; and a half-brother, Benjamin Scoles of Meherrin, Va.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bluffton Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes. The Rev. Donald Riker will officiate. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Terry Scoles Scholarship Fund, Longwood College, Farmville, Va., or the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action.

[NI12256] The Lima News, undated article (probably 1960)
Dayton -- Karen LaRue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. LaRue, Rt. 2, Lafayette ... are members of the graduating class of the Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing, Dayton.

Karen lives in California.

[NI12257] Lives in Covington OH.

[NI12258] Lima News (with picture) - Lima - Jeanne E. LaRue, 58, died at 11:15 p.m. March 3, 2002, at Lima Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 5, 1943 in Lafayette to Ralph and Mary Leuenberger LaRue, who preceded her in death. Miss LaRue was a nursing assistant at the Allen Inn. She was a member of Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren. She loved her family and friends. Survivors include 3 sisters, Karen (Glen) Brewington of Madera, Calif., Sandra (Jerry) Bridges of Covington and Joan Dibble of Lima; 5 nephews, Michael and David Brewington, Scott Bridges and Tony and Brian Dibble; and 2 nieces, Dawn Dibble and Michelle Bridges. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth David LaRue.

[NI12259] Has two girls, grown and out of the house. Working for an insurance company, moved with the company to Michigan. (8/2002)

[NI12270] Lima News (no date) -- Mae Benson
Services for Mrs. Mae Benson, 65, of Holbrook, Ariz., were to be this afternoon in Holbrook Episcopal Church. Burial was to be in Holbrook.
Mrs. Benson died Oct. 9 in a Holbrook hospital where she had been a patient for the past several weeks. Born July 23, 1903, in Jackson Township, she was a daughter of M. W. and Miranda LaRue Scoles of Rt. 1, Bluffton.
Surviving are two sisters, Miss Ruth Scoles of Lima and Mrs. W. H. Peacock Sr. of Thomaston, Ga.; and three brothers, Ray of rural Bluffton, Luke of rural Pandora, and Harry of Mansfield.
She was a graduate of Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and served as public school nurse in Holbrook for many years, retiring in July of this year.

[NI12274] 1920 Ohio census - Paulding Co, Paulding Twp, ED 90, p. 6B:
Otto Kinkle, 28; wife Mary E., 25; son Russel G., 7; dau Leona P., 4; son Otto P., 3

1930 Ohio census - Allen Co, Lima Twp, ED 31, p. 1B:
Otto Kinkle, 37; wife Mary, 35; son Russell, 17; dau Leona, 14; son Paul, 12; son Kenneth, 10; son Harold, 8; son Lester, 5; son Donald, 1.

[NI12281] 1930 Ohio census - Hardin Co, Liberty Twp, Ada, ED 19 (image 8 of 23):
George A. Robnolte, Head, owns, $1200, age 46, md at age 22, born OH, parents born OH, carpenter; wife Bertha, 47, md at age 23; dau Gertrude, 16; dau Kathleen, 9; brother Kenneth, 22

[NI12285] 1930 OH census - Allen Co, Richland Twp.

[NI12330] Lima News, Saturday or Sunday, 1973? -- Edith E. Heath
Edith Elizabeth Heath, 62, of 4670 Ada Rd., died at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Lima Memorial Hospital. Born June 16, 1911, in Lima, she was the daughter of Earl C. and Elizabeth Moor Heath.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Bess Ebner with whom she lived, Mrs. Graydon (Mildred) McCormick of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Harley (Wilma) Pence of No. 11 Rupert Court; and a brother, Eugene of 322 N. Jameson.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Siferd Westwood Chapel, Rev. Willard Thomas officiating, with burial in Ward Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 tonight.

[NI12343] 1880 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Pierpont Twp (roll 992), p. 555a, taken June 8:
Moses W. Brockway, 30, farmer, born Ohio, father born Conn, mother born Ohio; wife Mary S., 22, born Penn, father born Ohio, mother born Penn; dau Edna M., 1

1870 Ohio census - Trumbull Co, Hartford (roll 1271), p. 157b, taken July 26:
Timothy Brockway, 64, farmer, born NY; Frances, 62, born Ohio; Linda, 26; Moses, 23, works on farm; Renel(Russel?), 18, works on farm
W.G. Brockway, 28, farmer; Zillah, 63, keeps house; Harriet, 32, housekeeper; Max Traber, 15, attends school
A.M. Brockway, 57, farmer, born Ohio; Pam, 53, born NY; Alice B., 25, works at dressmaking; Abbie S., 22, without occupation; Ferris W., 19, works on farm; Abner M., 15, works on farm

[NI12349] 1900 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Orwell Twp, p. 198A, taken June 28:
Chas. E. Meredith born Mch 1865 age 35, md. 3 yrs, born Nova Scotia, parents born Eng. Canada, imm. to US in 1883 at age 17, occ: merchant; wife Lotta B. born Aug 1875 age 24, md. 3 yrs, 1 child, born Ohio, father born Eng. Canada, mother born Ohio; dau Mable E. born 1885 age 14, born Ohio; son Harry C. born Sept 1888 age 11, born Ohio; son Paul born Apr 1898 age 2; Septa Filmore, boarder, born Aug 1824 age 75, born Conn., parents born Conn., occ: clerk

1910 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Orwell Twp, p. 252A, taken April 28:
Charles E. Meredith, 44, M2 14 yrs, born England, parents born England, imm. 188? [can't read], occ: merchant-hardware; wife Lillie B., 33, M2 14 yrs, 5 children, born Ohio, father born England, mother born Ohio; son Paul, 10; dau Harriet L., 7; son Charles E. Jr., 6; son Eugene, 4; son Kenneth W., 1-9/12

1920 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Orwell Twp (roll T625_1346), p. 1A, ED 46:
4 - Chas. E. Meredith, 53, born Nova Scotia, parents born England, occ: merchant-hardware store; wife Lillie, 42, born Ohio, father born England, mother born Ohio; dau Harriette H., 19, born Ohio; son Chas., 17; son Eugene, 14; son Kenneth, 11; dau Charlotte, 5
5 - Paul Meredith, 21, born Ohio, occ: mechanic; wife Pauline, 23, born Ohio; dau Harriette, 1

Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, Index of the Naturalization Records of Ashtabula County, Ohio, 1875-1906 (Jefferson, Ohio: the society), 1982, 110p.: p. 67: primary immigrant Charles E. Meredith, year: 1875-1906

[NI12352] 1930 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Conneaut Twp, p. 244, taken April 9:
832 Main Street
Leon R. Warren [indexed Leon O. Warren], 20, md. at age 17, occ: meter reader-gas company; wife Pearl E., 21, md. at age 18, born Ohio, parents born Finland; dau Dorena M., 2; dau Dolores J., 2; Lee F. Lillie, grandfather, 64, md. at age 19, occ: laborer-Conneaut 13 labor(?)

[NI12366] 1920 Ohio census - Allen Co, Ottawa Twp, ED 33, p. 1B (p. 2 of 24):
Kenneth Wingate, 32; wife Clara, 32; son Gerald L???, 12

[NI12369] 1920 Ohio census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp, ED 7, p. 1B

[NI12378] 1870 Ohio census - Allen Co, Richland Twp (roll 1168), PO Beaverdam, taken July 9, 1870, p. 517b:
Lewis Augsburger, 32, farm laborer, value of real estate owned: 2400, of personal estate: 200, born Switzerland
Lewis is in the household of William Copas, 27, farmer, and his wife Rosilla, 26. His children with Margaret Wise must be in other households - they are not with their father. Elis Augsburger, age 6, is in the household of Jacob (age 56) & Annie (age 56) Shifferly. Emma Augsburger, age 8, is next door in the household of Andrew (age 58) & Elisabeth (age 56) Shifferly (p. 519a).
Elizabeth Hammel, who Lewis will marry as his 3rd wife, is a domestic servant in the household of James R. and Elizabeth Belch, just one household away from where Lewis is.

1880 Ohio census - Allen Co, Richland Twp, Bluffton, p. 374D:
Lewis Augsburger, 45, farmer, born Switzerland, parents born Switz
wife Mary, 39, born Ohio, [can't make out where father was born], mother born PA;
son Henry, 18, born Ohio, parents born Switz;
dau Emma(?), 17, born Ohio, father born Switz, mother born Ohio;
Abraham, 73, father, born Switzerland;
*half-brother John, 5, born Ohio, father born Switzerland, mother born Ohio;
half-brother Edward, 6;
half-brother Peter, 15;
half-brother Noah, 14; half-brother Daniel, 13;
half-sister Emma, 10

1910 Ohio census - Allen Co, Richland Twp (roll 1150), taken April 22 & 23, 1910, p. 181A:
Lewis Augsburger, 74, M4 22 yrs, born Switz German, parents born same, imm. 1848, farmer;
wife Celina, 46, M1 22 yrs, 8 children, 8 living, born Ohio, parents born Ohio;
son Charlie E., 20; son Herman W., 19; dau Goldie M., 18; dau Sylvia V., 16; dau Hazel B., 14; son Elmer R., 12; son Albert C., 10; son Jessie H., 8

[NI12380] 1870 Ohio census - Allen Co, Richland Twp (roll 1168), PO Beaverdam, taken July 9, 1870, p. 516a:
David Hamilton, 34, carpenter, born Ohio; Mary J., 34, keeping house, born New Jersey; William, 13; Thomas, 12; John, 11; Sarah J., 9; Jonathan, 8; Roxana, 6; *Celina, 5; Joseph, 2; Sylvester, 5/12

[NI12394] 1880 West Virginia census - Wetzel Co, Grant District, p. 124D:
Hyram Tharp, 56, born VA, parents born VA, lumberman; Christian [Christiana?], 51, born VA, parents born PA; John T., son, 29, born VA, wk-lumber; Drisilla, dau, 21, born VA; Rebecca, 15, born WV; Hyram, 11, born WV, wk-sawmill; Fanny B., 10, born WV

[NI12396] Most of the information on the Tharp family is from Darrel's database on ancestry.com. Email: darrel65@home.com

[NI12527] I think it's more likely this is Anna:
1920 Ohio census - Ashtabula Co, Jefferson Twp, p. 73B, taken Jan. 6:
John Meier, 58, born Ohio, parents born Germany, occ: Archives man (?)-R.R.; wife Wilhelmina, 56, born Germany, parents born Germany, dau Anna M., 30, single, born Penn, occ: tailoress-tailor shop; son Gilbert F., 22, clerk-railroad office

This is what I had at first, but I don't think it's the right family -
1910 PA census - Allegheny Co, Pittsburgh, ED #0544 -
John H. Meier, 48, b Germany; wife Willielmina, 38, b PA; [children all born PA] dau Edna C., 18; son Wm J.H., 15; dau Marie R., 12; son John W., 6; dau Katherine M., 4; dau Freida, 1.

1920 PA census - Allegheny Co, Pittsburgh, roll T625_1523, ED #634, taken Jan. 6, 1920, supervisor's district: 24, ward 19, Boggs Avenue -
John H. Meier, 57, imm. 1884, born Switzerland, language German, parents born Switzerland, language German, occ: tailor; wife Wilhelmina, 47, born PA, parents born Germany; son William J.H., 25, occ: salesman; dau Marie R., 21, occ: clerk; son John Henry, 16, occ: apprentice; dau Cathryn M., 13; dau Freida M., 11; dau Anna V., 7
From SSDI: Wilhelmina Vollmer born Mar 15, 1872, died Nov 1970 Pittsburgh PA.

[NI12535] 1920 Michigan census - Bay Co, Bay City, Sheet No. 3B, taken Jan. 3:
Leo Brancheau, 21, born Michigan, parents born Canda-French, occ: barber; wife Isabelle, 21, born Michigan, father born Canada-French, mother born Michigan

1930 Michigan census - Bay Co, Pinconning Twp, p. 151 (Sheet No. 10A), taken April 29:
Albert Brancheau, Head, 64, md. at age 21, born Michigan, parents born Canada-French, farmer; wife Hellen, 64, md. at age 21, born Canada-French, also parents, language: French, imm. 1886; son Leo, 31, md. at age 22, born Michigan, farming; Anna, dau-in-law, 26, md. at age 17, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born Poland; dau Ellen M., 9; son Leo A., 7; dau Louise F., 5; son Levi L., 2; dau Cecilia L., 9/12

[NI12536] 1920 Michigan census - Bay Co, Pinconning Twp, Sheet No. 3B, taken Jan. 5:
Ferdy Deshaw, Head, 28, born Michigan, parents born Canada-French; wife Stella, 24, imm. 1918?, born Canada, mother tongue: Polish, parents born Poland-Ger.; dau Alice L., 7, born Mich; son Cecil J., 3-1/12; Anna Berginski, sister, 16, born Mich, parents born Poland-Ger.

[NI12537] 1920 Kentucky census - Fleming Co, Elizaville, p. 256 (Sheet No. 5A), taken Jan. 13:
Lester Robertson, 38, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, farmer; wife Florence, 34, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky

[NI12539] 1930 Michigan census - Bay Co, Pinconning Twp, p. 151 (Sheet No. 10A), taken April 29:
Albert Brancheau, Head, 64, md. at age 21, born Michigan, parents born Canada-French, farmer; wife Hellen, 64, md. at age 21, born Canada-French, also parents, language: French, imm. 1886; son Leo, 31, md. at age 22, born Michigan, farming; Anna, dau-in-law, 26, md. at age 17, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born Poland; dau Ellen M., 9; son Leo A., 7; dau Louise F., 5; son Levi L., 2; dau Cecilia L., 9/12

1920 Michigan census - Bay Co, Pincoming Twp, ED #98, bottom of page:
Albert Brancheau, 54, born Michigan, parents born Michigan; wife Ellen, 54, born Canada, imm. 1886, language: French, parents born Canada;
(top of next page) son Leo, 21, born Michigan

[NI12542] Died of Lung Cancer. He was an engineer on for B&O Railroad. Member of the Eagles Lodge and the Brotherhood of Locomotive and Enginemen. (Richard B. Erickson FTM user home page]

[NI12552] Lima News, Tuesday, June 15, 1993 -- Lima
D. Leo Watkins -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Siferd Westwood Chapel, for D. Leo Watkins, 73, of Columbus, formerly of Lima. He died at 2:40 a.m. June 13, 1993, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Belle Center, to Arby and Lois Levan Watkins. He married Virginia Lee, who survives.
Mr. Watkins was a retired manufacturing manager for Ledex Inc. Bramco Division of Vandalia. He was a member of the National Association of Purchasing Agents, Miami Valley Management Club, I.O.O.F. No. 783 of Lima, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Piqua and Grace Brethren Church of Columbus. He was a World War II Army Airborne veteran.
Survivors include a son, Steven C. Watkins of Westerville; and two grandchildren.
Rev. Rick Nuzum will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call until 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Right Start Ministries, P.O. Box 437, Worthington, 43085.

Funeral home card: D. Leo Watkins, Dec. 9, 1919 - June 13, 1993, husband of Virginia (Lee) Watkins, father and father-in-law of Steven C. and Kay Watkins, grandfather of Craig Watkins, Andrew Watkins, brother-in-law of Helen Lee; service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 1993, Siferd Westwood Chapel, Lima, Ohio, Rev. Rick Nuzum officiating; interment: Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, Ohio; Siferd Funeral Homes.

[NI12557] Lima News, Friday, Nov. 19, 1993 -- Cridersville
Beatrice Rumbaugh, 81, died at 5:20 a.m. Nov. 18, 1993, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 4, 1912, in Allen County, to Elza and Mabel McClure Hall. On June 27, 1931, she married Herold R. Rumbaugh, who died Feb. 11, 1971. Mrs. Rumbaugh was a dietician with St. Rita's Medical Center. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church of Cridersville.
Survivors include a son, Gary Rumbaugh of Cridersville; a daughter, Avonelle McMath of Dayton; a brother, Basil Hall of Elida; a sister, Mary Louise LaRue of Elida; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Weaver.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lewis Memorial Chapel of CHiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes. The Rev. Max Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Ward Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church or to the West Central Ohio Kidney Foundation.

Funeral home card gives her full name: Clara Beatrice Rumbaugh.

[NI12560] Lima News, Sunday, June 21, 1998 -- Lima
Terry Lynn Weber Hall, 46, of Lawrenceville, Ga., formerly of Lima, died at 9:25 a.m. June 20, 1998, at her home following a lengthy illness.
She was born April 20, 1952, in Lima to Malcolm F. and T. Maxine Brewer Weber. Her mother survives in Lima. On Sept. 4, 1976, she married Douglas Hall, formerly of Elida, who survives.
Mrs. Hall was formerly employed at Artex Hobby Products Inc. in Lima, Frito Lay Inc. in Atlanta and more recently, the Georgia State Soccer Association.
She was a 1970 graduate of Bath High School. She was an avid soccer fan and volunteer for the local high school team and Brookwood Soccer Association.
Survivors also include two daughters, Jessica L. Hall and Megan R. Hall, both at home; two sisters, Meredith McCluer of Lima and Mary Long of Springfield, Mo.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home's Snellville Chapel, 3705 Highway 78 W., Snellville, Ga. The Rev. Charles Parrish will officiate. Burial will be in Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peachtree Hospice Green Team, 3600 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Atlanta, Ga. 30340; the Brookwood Soccer Association Inc., P.O. Box 1413, Snellville, Ga. 30078; or the Georgia State Soccer Association, 3684 B-1 Stewart Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30340.

[NI12565] Lima News, Monday, January 10, 1994 -- Lima
Zitella L. Muleski Conkle, 78, died 10 a.m. Jan. 8, 1994, at her residence. She was born Jan. 26, 1915, in Lima, to Albert S. and Martha McPheron Shinaberry. On Sept. 22, 1933, she married Stanley Muleski, who died July 20, 1968. On April 14, 1975, she married Russell Conkle, who survives.
Mrs. Conkle retired from Sue-Bee Honey, where she had been an office manager. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church.
Survivors also include a son, Bernard Muleski of Cridersville; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Janet) Hawk of New Stanton, Pa.; and two stepdaughters, Mary Kay Smith of Lima and Mrs. John (Patsy) Weber of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Hollenback of Lima and Mrs. Doris Keltner of Delaware; and 12 grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church. The Rev. David Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Gethsemani Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Home.

[NI12569] 1930 Ohio census - Allen Co, Lima City, Third Ward, District 24, taken April 2:
Della Erwin, wife-H, 47, md. at age 16, born OH, parents born OH; Gail, son, 17; Boyd, son, 7; Lennie, Head, 53, md. at age 21, born Alabama, parents born United States, occ: sugar curer; [Nova or Neva?] Conkle, dau, 24, md. at age 24; Russell, son-in-law, 21, md. at age 21 [so they were recently married], occ: sausage maker

[NI12572] Lima News, Monday, March 31, 1998 -- Elida
E. Basil Hall, 71, died at 8:57 p.m. March 27, 1998, at his residence. He was born March 21, 1927, in Allen County, to Elza D. and C. Mabel McClure Hall. On Dec. 24, 1945, he married Frances McNett, who survives in Elida.
Mr. Hall worked at the Lima BP/Sohio Refinery for 37 years and retired in 1986. He was a 1945 graduate of Lafayette-Jackson High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II in the Medical Corps. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Elida, where he was past trustee and served on the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and sang with the chancel choir. He was a member of the Oil Workers union Local 7-624, the BP Action Committee, Sohio/BP Quarter Century Club and was a retired volunteer for Elida Fire Department. He also was a member of the Elida Village Tree Commission.
Survivors also include a son, Douglas B. (Terry) Hall of Atlanta; two daughters, Lois Cook of Elida and Pamela Kruse of Delphos; a sister, Mary LaRue of Elida; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Rumbaugh and Evelyn Weaver.
Services will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Elida. The Revs. Terry Heck and Eric McGlade will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida, where a graveside memorial services will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, St. Rita's Hospice or Elida Fire and Rescue.

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