INDIANA GENEALOGY TRAILS
VIGO COUNTY OBITS


Mrs. Leonora Wright Friday May 15, 1914 Page 2 Tribune

Mrs. Leonora Wright, 467 North Third Street, died at 12:30 o'clock Friday morning after a long illness.
Mrs. Wright was a nurse during the civil war, having served in the regimental hospital in this city, and later recommended by Governor O.P,.Morton and sent to the battle of Stony River, Later she was on duty at the Jackson hospital at Memphis Tenn. After fours years of service she was granted an honorable discharge.
Mrs. Wright, whose maiden name was Leonora Watson, was born in Henderson County, Ky. in 1831, and was the daughter of William P. Watson, who moved to Rockville, Ind. when Mrs. Wright was but 11 years old. There she lived until the civil war. Following the was she came to Terre Haute and
purchased the property at 467 North Third Strreet.Mrs. Wright traced her ancestors back to the well known Timothy Pickering of Tennessee.
She was a member of the National Associations of Army Nurses and for four years, while in active
service, held the position of department president, which honorary position she held at the time of her death.
Mrs. Wright was the mother of eight children, three of whom died in their infancy. Those who arestill living are Mrs. George E. Smith, Hicksville Mo.; Mrs. Mary F. Hobson, Terre Haute; Mrs. Bessie Beatty, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Rosalyn P. Ferguson, Chicago; an Mrs. Gertrude Valin, San Franscico. Of thechildren  Mrs. Hobson and Mrs. Ferguson were were at the bedside at the time of her death, and Mrs. Valin arrived later.
After private funeral services at the house the body will be shipped to Washington D.C. to be buried in the nurse burying ground in the Arlington Military Cemetery. The G.A.R. will have charge of the funeral
(Contrubuted by Richard Mckim her great grandson)

Willis Hinton

May 7, 1915, Terre Haute Tribune:  Willis Hinton, 82 years old, died Thursday at 8 o'clock of general debility at his home, 100 North First Sreet.  The body was removed to the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Laura Eckert,  420 South Third St., where the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The burial will be made at Highland Lawn cemetery.  He is survived by the daughter and two sons, George and John.

(Contributed by Kim Torp KimmySueT@aol.com)

Mrs. Emeline Hinton

 Terre Haute Tribune, February 11, 1921:
<>  The funeral of Mrs. Emeline Hinton, 85 years old, who died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Walter Scott, 1326 South Fifth St., will be held from the residence at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  Burial will be made in Highland Lawn cemetery.  The decedent is survived by three children, a daughter, Mrs. Laura Eckert, and two sons, John and George Hinton.

(my note: nee:  HICKS)
(Contributed by Kim Torp KimmySueT@aol.com)

Obituary for Mary A. Williams Cray, May 22, 1920

  Mrs. Mary Cray, widow of the late Michael Cray, who for many years was a resident of Woodstock township, died suddenly at her home last Thursday morning in her seventy-sixth year. Altho Mrs. Cray had been ill for a few weeks her condition was thought to be improving and on the morning of her death when asked by her son Michael how she was feeling replied that she was better. She had arose and dressed when she was stricken with the illness that resulted in death before medical aid could reach her.
  Mary Williams was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, May 15 1843, coming to this county many years ago with her young husband. They located on what is now the old homestead farm in Woodstock, where her husband passed away in 1911, since which time the wife and mother has been tenderly cared for by her son Michael, who resides at the old home. Besides the two sons, James and Michael and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Little of Kewanee, Mrs. Cray is survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Wright, were held from the family residence on Saturday. Interment in the Luthy cemetery {Schuyler County, IL}.
(Contributed by Sara Hemp)

1897-06-30 Indiana Journal
Justice of Peace Abraham B. Felsenthal, of Terre Haute
June 28 Justice of the Peace Abraham B. Felsenthal died this morning after a brief illness, although he had used an invalid's chair for many years. He was a highly respected for his legal ability. He was born in Germany in 1849 and when twelve years old camw with his family from Chicago. When nearly of age he became clerk in the county clerk's office. Afterward he entered the commission house of his brother Herman, who is now president of the Bank of Commerce, of that city.He came to Terre Haute in 1871 where he studied law in the office of Col. R.W. Thompson, after which he went to Washington to hold a department clerkship. He was stricken with paralysis in 1881 and spent a year in Michael Reese Hospital at Chicago, after he returned to this city. He has been elected justice of the peace several times
Terre Haute, IN.
Feb.23,1898.  The death this morning of “Eddie” Overstreet, the 13 yrs old son of W.J. Overstreet, formerly a member of the Republican State Executive committee, under the operation for appendicitis, has caused much sadness in the city, not alone among the friends, but with all who have learned of the untimely death of a very bright boy.
Terre Haute, IN. Sept.10,1898.
Capt. John H. Henderson, a prominent Grand Army man, who died last night, was born in Washington, Pa, in 1836. He enlisted in the 86th Illinois and served throughout the war, taking part in several battles. He has been a resident of Terre Haute since `1867. He helped to organize Morton Post, G.A.R. the first post in the State, and the 2nd or 3rd in the Unites States. He was also a member of Social lodge, F. and A.M. and only relinquished his labors in the several orders of which he was a member when his health failed him
 TRIBUNE STAR - 11/20/2005 - TERRE HAUTE

. Imogene Uhl, 85, of Terre Haute died at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was secretary to the Washington County extension agent for 10 years. She was born July 21, 1920, in Salem to Clifford  and Mary Hoggatt Humphrey.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Charles Uhl, whom she married  May 19, 1951, at St. Michael's Church in Bradford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Dodi Uhl of Jasper, and Mark and Debbie Uhl of New  Palestine; one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Tom Minderman of Vincennes;  four grandsons, Chad Uhl and his wife Misti of Fresno, Calif., Ryan Uhl and his  wife Keasha of Indianapolis, Nick Uhl and Dane Uhl, both of New Palestine; two granddaughters, Heather Gierke of Indianapolis, and Ashley Gierke of Chicago;  and five sisters-in-law, Mary Libs and Jeannette Uhl, both of Floyds Knobs,  Lorine Martin of New Salisbury, Mary Ann McElroy of Kenosha, Wis., and Sharon  Newton of Indianapolis. She was a 1938 graduate of Salem High School, where she  was the only female cheerleader, and was active in various school activities. In her teen years, she traveled throughout Indiana to perform dance routines for the patients in veterans hospitals. She was active in community affairs in the many cities in which she and her family resided. A longtime member of Tri Kappa  sorority, she was named Tri Kappa of the Year in Spencer. In Bedford, she was a  member of the Boys Club Women's Auxiliary, and in Terre Haute she was involved  with Meals on Wheels, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Mothers' Club, and actively attended  St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. She never knew a stranger. She
enjoyed  shopping, travel, being with her family and friends, and watching the birds that  came to the bird feeder. Prayers are 9:50 a.m. Tuesday in Callahan & Hughes  Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in the  church, with the Rev. Rick Ginther officiating. Burial is in Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, and 8:50 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral  home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Margaret Mary  Catholic Church, in care of the Building Fund, 2405 S.
Seventh St., Terre Haute,  IN 47802; or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. 5885 Wooden Elvin M. Wooden Other 3/12/2006
(Contributed by Francie Ede)
TRIBUNE  STAR OBITUARY - 03/15/2006 - TERRE HAUTE, IN

. Elvin M. Wooden, 81, of Springfield died at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006, in his residence. He was a retired employee of Pillsbury Co., where he worked for more than 30 years as a quality control manager. After his retirement, he worked as a consultant for several other companies. He was born  Jan. 3,1925, in Upton, Ky., to John and Dona Pritty Wooden. Survivors include  his wife, Lula Clephus Wooden, whom he married in 1947; four sons, Morris  Wooden, Lonnie Wooden and his wife Lynne, and Scott Wooden and his wife Cindy,  all of Springfield, and Kenny Wooden and his wife Margie of Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a graduate of the University of Louisville, with a Ph.D. in chemistry and a member of the University of Louisville Alumni Association, the Elks Club and the Rotary Club. He was an avid golfer and hunter. Private family services will be conducted, with the Rev. John Hayes officiating. Staab Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; or to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
(Contributed by Francie Ede)
Word has been received of the sudden death in Chicago of  Mrs. Mary S. Hewitt.  She died Saturday morning on her way to the city in the streetcar to do some shopping.  She had lived in Chicago a number of years and was a former resident of Terre Haute, being better known as Miss Millie Clark.  She was a member of the first class that graduated from the Indiana State Normal.  She is survived by a brother in Chicago, stepmother, Mrs. Clark of South Seventh street Terre Haute, Mrs. May Hickman is a sister-in-law: George W. Greenfeaf and Miss  Machel Greenleaf, Mr. George Couch and Mr. H. Swarts are cousins. - Terre Haute Tribune, Sunday November 28th, 1915, Page 2
 
  Mrs. Elnora E. Shively, 61 years old, wife of J. H. Shively,died Saturday evening at 8:20 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Lafferty, 1022 South Eighth street, following a short illness of pneumonia.  The deceased is survived by the husband, one son, Claude H. of California, and two daughters, Mrs. Lafferty and Mrs. Gertrude Jones of Shelby, Iowa.  The funeral arrangements will be announced later. - Terre Haute Tribune, Sunday November 28th, 1915, Page 2
 
Ferguson Hill, Indiana, November 27 - Edith Verplaesta the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verplaesta, died after a lingering illness.  She is survived by the parents, one sister, Louise, and two brothers, Thiphile and Julius.  The funeral arrangements will be made later. - Terre Haute Tribune, Sunday November 28th, 1915, Page 2
(Contributed by Jim VanDerMark)
Four Citizens of Carlisle, Ind, Drowned and Another Found Dead
Aug 2, 1897 Terre Haute, Ind., Yesterday was a tragic Sabbath for Carlisle, a town about thirty miles south of here.
Four of her citizens were drowned at Hyatt's Ferry in Wabash river, and one was ground to fragments by an Evansville and Terre Haute freigh train. The dead are: Mr and Mrs Grantham, Mr and Mrs Abner, and Charles Hines.The first four were seen to go in bathing and later their clothing was found on the river bank. It is believed that one of the women was seized with  cramp and the others were drowned in attempting to rescue her. 
Charles Hines was found shortly after daylight lying close to the railroad track at Carlisle. His head was crushed, the right hand torn off, and the body almost severed. It is thought Hines fell from the train attempting to steal a ride.
Contributed by Janice Rice
Charles E. Eaton
The funeral of Charles E. Eaton, 47 years old who died Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Anthony’s hospital will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Gillis chapel, with burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.  He was a member of the Fort Harrison lodge No. 157 and escapement No. 307 I. O. O. F. and Prairie City lodge No. 107, Rebekahs.  Two daughters, Daisy of Kansas, Ill., and Pauline of Joliet, Ill., survive. – Terre Haute Tribune, 22 October 1917, Page 002
 
Mrs. Mattie Garrett
Mrs. Mattie Garrett, colored, died Saturday evening of apoplexy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. Miller 2314 Elm street.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Chumley of Atlanta, Ga., and a son, George Washington also of Atlanta and a granddaughter, Pearl Ruttledge of the city.  The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock with burial at Highland Lawn cemetery.  – Terre Haute Tribune, 22 October 1917, Page 002
 
Stanley C. Neal
Funeral services for Stanley C. Neal, 40 years old, who died Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s hospital, following a month’s illness, were held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Martin chapel, followed by internment at Highland Lawn cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Murrel and Erlina; his father T. M. Neal; and a brother, William D. Neal, and a sister, Mrs. Bert Cothrell, of Clinton. – Terre Haute Tribune, 22 October 1917, Page 002
 
Miss Nelle Litta Licht
Miss Nelle Litta Licht died at 11:30 o’clock Friday morning at the residence 2021 South Sixth street, after a short illness.  She had been head of the commercial department of Wiley High School for twenty-four years.  She was a member of the Central Presbyterian church, Tri Kappa and Gamma Gamma sororities, University club, Teachers’ Federation, National Educational Association and the National Commercial Teachers’ Association.  She is survived by a sister, Carolyn M. Licht,with whom she lived.  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the H. P. martin funeral home, with Rev. L. O. Richmond officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.  – Terre Haute Tribune, 30 July 1938, Page 002
 
Mrs. Dora E. Flannery
Mrs. Dora E. Flannery, 71 years old of 702 South Sixth street, West Terre Haute, died at 6 o’clock Tuesday night at St. Anthony Hospital.  Surviving are the husband John,; two sons, Ernest Taylor of West Terre Haute and Eugene Taylor of DeKalb, Ill.: four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry Kintz of San Francisco, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be at 10:30 o’clock Friday morning at the Bedino Chapel of the Valley. Friends my call after 6 o’clock Wednesday evening.  Rev. Kenneth Burns will officiate. Burial will be in Bethesda cemetery. – Terre Haute Tribune, 14 August 1963, Page 002
 
Frank C. Keating
Mrs. William E. Keating, of 236 South Seventh street has received word of the death of her brother-in-law, Frank C. Keating, 80 years old in St. Petersburg, Fla.  Surviving is one niece, Mrs. Eleanor Karig of Alexandria, Va.  He was a member of the Elks Lodge and St. Benedict’s Church of Terre Haute, and was a former bookkeeper for the W. S. Rea Company for many years.  Friends may call at the Frank M. – Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home between 9 and 10 a.m. Friday.  Graveside services will follow at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Benedict Rubeck officiating.  – Terre Haute Tribune, 14 August 1963, Page 002
 
Mrs. Katie Caldwell
Mrs. Katie Caldwell, 70 years old, died at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning at the residence, 1420 North Thirtieth street.  Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Franzine Johnson and Mrs. Meloine Clemmons, and one granddaughter, Miss Cleo Johnson, all of Austin, Tex.  The body was taken to the Bell & Blacken Funeral Home and will be returned Friday afternoon to the residence.  Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon at Copeland Chapel church, 1935 Elm street.  Burial will be in Grandview cemetery. – Terre Haute Tribune, 21 June 1940, Page 002
 
James J. “Dude McAllister
James J. “Dude McAllister, 51 years old, died at 9 o’clock Thursday morning at the residence, 621 Poplar street.  He is survived by the widow, Frances, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Deskin of Detroit, Mich.  The body was taken to the P. J. Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning, with requiem mass at 10 o’clock at St. Joseph’s church.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. – Terre Haute Tribune, 21 June 1940, Page 002
(Transcribed and Submitted by James D. VanDerMark)
CHRISTY, CHARLES JR.

Mrs. Hazel Hults, Terre Haute, and Fred Ray, Cory, Ind., have received word of the death of their nephew, Charles Christy Jr., 53, who died Friday at the residence of his son, Wayne, Daytona Beach, Fla. Also surviving are the widow, Maxine; another son, David; a daughter, Cheryl, all of Daytona Beach, and the father and step-mother Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christy Sr., Beaverton, Ore., formerly of Terre Haute; a brother, John Ray Christy, Burns, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Alma Sablich, Chicago, Ill. Services and burial will be at Daytona Beach. (Terre Haute Tribune, Wednesday, March 28, 1973, page 3) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)

LYNCH, SAMUEL

Services for Samuel Lynch, 79, formerly of Clinton, who died Saturday at Kansas City, Mo., will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the DeBaun Funeral Home with the Rev. Amos McLaughlin officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Agnes Holt. International Falls, Mic. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. (Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)

MARCHINO, THOMAS

Word has been received here of the March 12 death of former local resident Thomas Marchino, 57, Baltimore, Md. He was a Social Security office employee there. While living here he was a member of St. Benedict's Church. Surviving are the widow, Elsie, the father Adam, Baltimore and several aunts and uncles in Terre Haute. Services were March 15 in Baltimore. (Terre Haute Tribune, Wednesday, March 28, 1973, page 3) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)

MEYER, EDWARD A.

Services for Edward A. Meyer, 86, formerly of Terre Haute who died Saturday at the Crestview Nursing Home in Vincennes, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gillis Memory Chapel. Entombment will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Crown Hill Mausoleum, Indianapolis. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
(Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)

REISINGER, ROBERT C.

Services for Robert C. Reisinger, 62, 115 N. 37th St., who died Saturday at St. Anthony Hospital will be at the Ball Porter Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Highland and Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where Masonic memorial services be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
(Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)

VANCE, BESSIE

Arrangements are pending at the Thomas Funeral Home for Mrs. Bessie Vance, 68, 439 S. 24th St., who was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Anthony Hospital at 5:45 p.m. Sunday. Surviving are a daughter-in-law Mrs. Edith Sharp, R. R.1, Summerset, Ky., and two grandsons.
(Terre Haute Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1973, page 2) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)

Services for Mrs. Bessie Vance, 68, 439 S. 24th St., who died Sunday will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Thomas Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stanley Howell officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday. She was the widow of Robert Vance, former Terre Haute chief of police detectives and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary. (Terre Haute Tribune, Wednesday, March 28, 1973, Page 3) (Contributed by Peggy Thompson)



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