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Monroe County Obituaries

1962

 

Edmond L. Highman

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon, March 2, 1962

   Edmond L. Highman, 53, of Ashland, Route 2, Ohio, formerly of Woodsfield, died at his home Thursday Morning, March 1, 1962, at 6:30 o'clock, following a lingering illness.

   A son of Oscar and Myrtle Willison Highman, he was born at Graysville, on June 20, 1929.

   Surviving are his wife, Olive; his mother, Mrs. Oscar Highman, of Polk, Ohio; one son, Ramon Highman, of Ashland, Route 2; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Cline, of Polk, and two brothers, Chester Highman, of Ashland, and Harold Highman, of Mt. Vernon.

   Mr. Highman was a member of the Church of Christ in Ashland.

   Friends were received at the Gilbert Funeral Chapel in Ashland on Friday evening.

   The body was taken to the Church of Christ, on Steele Avenue in Ashland, on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to lie in state until time for the services at 3:30 o'clock.  Minister C.L. Morgan officiated at the services and interment was in Dickey Cemetery at Ashland.

 

William Mason Conley, 89, died suddenly Wednesday evening, June 6, at his home on Sardis RFD.  Born October 27, 1872, at Sardis, he was a son of Jesse and Sarah Matthess Conley. His wife Lucy Bobb Conley preceded him in death in 1941.  Surviving is one daughter, Isadore, of the home, one brother Elmer Conley of Shadyside and several nieces and nephews.  Interment was in Sardis cemetery with Arthur Probst officiating.  (6/6/1962)

 

Alex Hissom Cooley Funeral services were held Friday in Sardis for Alex Hissom Cooley.  Mr. Cooley died Tuesday, August 7, at his home in Sardis.  A retired oil field worker and a veteran of World War I, he was born July 13, 1893, at Sardis, the son of Daniel and Martha Hissom Cooley.  Surviving are his wife, Anna, a sister, Mrs. Neil Pubal of Cleveland and a brother, Ira Cooley of Sardis.  Arthur Probst conducted the services from the Rush funeral home in Sardis and burial was in Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville.  (8/7/1962)

 

Oliver C. Highman
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated, May 14, 1962

Oliver C. Highman, age 88, the son of Duncan and Sarah M. Byers Highman, was born near Woodsfield on August 16, 1873, and departed this life on February 23, 1962, at his home on Woodsfield, Route 2, after an illness of several weeks.

He was a retired farmer and spent his entire life in the Graysville and Woodsfield  Route 2  communities.  Mr. Highman was a member of The Conner Ridge Methodist Church.  On September 18, 1898, he was united in marriage with Frances Delilah Devore, who preceded him in death January 29, 1933. To this union were born six children, four of whom survive; Raymond Highman, of Ashland; Mrs. Harry (Fern) Semans, of Ashland; Mrs. Harvey (Beryl) Rogers of Polk, and Mrs. Friend (Ruth) Willis, of Jeromesville. A son, Arlie D. Highman died in 1959, and an infant son in 1908.  On December 28, 1938, he was united in marriage to Bessie Olive Dawson, who survives.

Surviving besides his wife and four children, are one brother, A. H. Highman, of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in The Conner Ridge Methodist Church on Monday afternoon, February 26th, at two o'clock, with Rev. Milford Carey officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Bauer and Turner Funeral Home in charge.

 

Dorsie Dennis Gray

Dorsie D. Gray , 60 , employee of State Highway Department, died Sunday afternoon on July 29, 1962, at  2:45 o'clock at his home, 406 Woods Street following a heart attack. Born near Woodsfield, Ohio February 8, 1902, he was the son of Delbert and Tabitha Gatten Gray.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Steed Gray, three daughters, Mrs. John Sheba, of Powhatan Point; Mrs. Ray Hill of Woodsfield and Miss Edna Mae Gray of the home. Ten grandchildren, a brother; Alfred Gray of Bellaire and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Vitale and Mrs. Bertha Bolen of Bellaire. 

Funeral services were held 10 o'clock in The Bauer and Turner Funeral Home with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield,Ohio.

Herman Oldemeyer

Source:  Sioux City [Iowa] Journal; Thursday, 5/10/1962

          Herman A. Oldemeyer, 74, 511 Colon street, died Wednesday at a hospital here.

          Mr. Oldemeyer was born May 15, 1887 at Hickman, Neb. He came to Sioux City in 1915. He married Edna Williams January 20, 1917, at Brush, Colo. He was a former owner of the Stockyards garage for eight years and Oldemeyer’s garage at 21st and Court streets for 23 years.

          Mr. Oldemeyer was a member of Trimble Methodist church, Morningside lodge 615, A.F. & A.M., and Sunrise chapter 141, Order of Eastern Star.

          Survivors include the widow; four brothers, Ben of Mercedes, Tex., Michael of Chico, Tex., and Clarence and John, both of Brush, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Thomsen of Oakland, Cal.

          The body was taken to the Anderson funeral home.

 

Blanche May Schindewolf nee Morris  first obit -- see second obit below

Source:  Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1962 - Pg. 22B.

SCHINDEWOLF

          Mrs. Blanche, 69 years, 97 Devonshire dr., passed away Nov. 12.  Widow of George P.  Survived by daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Quier of Akron,  Mrs. Caroline Carroll of Tallmadge, Mrs. Lillian June Baker of Uniontown; four grandchildren; brothers, Vern Morris of Tallmadge, and W. B. Morris of Akron; sisters, Mrs. Celia Tustin, Lincoln, Ill., Mrs. Eva Miller of Phoenix, Ariz. 

          Services 1 p.m. Thursday at the Billow Akron Chapel, 118 Ash st., where friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.  Dr. Reuben J. Schroer officiating.  Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery.  (Billow Akron Chapel.  BL-3-7171.)

 

Blanche May Schindewolf nee Morris  second obit -- see first obit below

Source:  Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1962 - Pg. 63

Car Victim's Rites To Be Thursday

          Services for Mrs. Blanche Schindewolf, 69, of 97 Devonshire dr., fatally injured in a traffic accident Monday night, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Billow Akron Chapel with Dr. Reuben J. Schroer officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Peace Cemetery.

          Mrs. Schindewolf was struck as she crossed in front of 2154 E. Market st.  The driver was not held.

          Born in WV, she was an Akron resident 53 years.  She was a member of First United Church of Christ, the Ellet Grandmothers Club, and the Senior Citizens Club.

          Mrs. Schindewolf leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Quier of Akron, Mrs. Caroline Carroll of Tallmadge and Mrs. Lillian June Baker of Uniontown; four grandchildren; two brothers, Vern Morris of Tallmadge and W. B. of Akron, and three sisters, Mrs. Iva Webster of Akron, Mrs. Celia Tustin of Lincoln, Ill., and Mrs. Eva Miller of Phoenix, Ariz.

          Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 2 to 4 this afternoon and 7 to 9 tonight.

 

Henry Ullman

Henry Ullman of Rt. 2 Lewisville, Ohio, passed away on the 7th of Feb 1962. He was born on the 10th of March 1869, and was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Knox Ullman; being at the time of his death 92 years, 10 months, and 28 days of age.  He was united in marriage with Caroline Swartz on the 26th of March, 1890, and to this union 4 children were born; all of whom survive. Mrs Ullman passed away on the 17th of November 1948.

Mr. Ullman was the last surviving member of a family of 13 children. Preceding him in death are his parents, and the following brothers and sisters. Fred Ullman, Christopher Ullman, Jacob Ullman, George Ullman, Charles Ullman, John W. Ullman, Mrs. Mary Bode, Mrs. Louisa Unger, Mrs. Margaret Unger, Mrs Elizabeth Kimnach, Mrs Caroline Holschuh, and Mrs. Catharine Franks.

Surviving are three sons and one daughter; Mrs. Gladys Mallett of Beallsville, R.F.D., Raymond Herbert, and R. Walter Ullman, both of Lewisville, Route 2, and Albert Harold Ullman, of Lakewood, Ohio. Also 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Ullman was a member of the former Zion Lutheran Church of near Harrietsville, Ohio. After hil mairrage, he established his home on a farm near Stafford, and as long as his health permitted, he attended church at Stafford and participated in the activities of his home community.

     Now the laborer's task is over;

     Now the battle day is past;

     Now upon the farther shore

     Lands the voyager at last.

     Father, in thy gracious keeping

     Leave we now thy servant sleeping.

 

Kilburn, Mary Ann Kilburn

LKP#7

          WOODSFIELD- Mary Ann Kilburn, 11-year-old daughter of Clyde and Fannie Kilburn of Woodsfield, Route 2, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in the Barnesville Hospital following a two week illness.

          The girl, a sixth grade pupil at the Woodsfield School was a member of Girl Scout Troop 171 and the Junior Band. She was baptized at the First Methodist Church at Woodsfield.

          Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister, Susan Kilburn of the home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kilburn of Woodsfield and Mr. and Mrs. George Fogle of Lewisville, Route 2, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Bintz of Woodsfield.

          The body was removed to the Michener Funeral Home at Woodsfield where friends may call.

          Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. John Benson officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

 

Kilburn, Anna M. Kilburn nee Bintz

LKP#7

          Mrs. Anna M. Kilburn, 61, wife of Charles Kilburn of Lewisville Rt. 1, died Monday evening, May 14, 1962, in the Barnesville General Hospital following a stroke suffered a few hours earlier.

          She was born February 11, 1901, near Lewisville, the daughter of the late Samuel Bintz and Mrs. Matilda Hines Bintz. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at Middle Church.

          Surviving are her husband, Charles Kilburn, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Miriam) Cline, of Woodsfield and Mrs. David (Mildred) Touevelle of Barnesville; three grandchildren, Linda Cline, Valorie and Jeffrey Touvelle; her mother, Mrs. Matilda Bintz of Woodsfield, and two sisters, Mrs. Homer Kilburn of Woodsfield and Mrs. Theodore English of Barnesville.

          Friends are being  received at the Gardner Funeral Home where services will be held this Thursday afternoon at two o’clock DST. Rev. Donald Stump will officiate and interment will be in Friendship Cemetery.

 

Ihlenfeld, Charles Louis Ihlenfeld

LKP#7

          Charles Louis Ihlenfeld, the father of Wheeling Vice Mayor Charles L. Ihlenfeld, died Sunday at 9:10 a. m. at the Peterson Chronic Hospital. He was 85.

          He served on the Wheeling City Council in 1909 and was a member of the Center District Board of Education from 1911 to 1917. He lived at 31 Oakmont Rd., Wheeling.

          He had been a barber for 71 years and for the past 32 years he operated a barber shop in the Wheeling Steel Corp. Building. He was a 50 year member of Nelson Lodge No. 30 A.F.& A.M.

          Ihlenfeld was a past president and trustee of the Zion Evangelical Luthern Church.

He was married on Sept. 27, 1900 to Caroline Hehr Ihlenfeld who died on Jan. 13, 1962.

He was born on May 17, 1877 in Wheeling the son of the late Charles  F. W. and Amelia Ihlenfeld.

Survivors include two sons, Charles L. Ihlenfeld and Alfred E. C. Ihlenfeld who is dean of boys at Wheeling High School of Wheeling; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home at 1400 Eoff St. where services will be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. A. V. Sucker officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

 

Long, Leslie L. Long

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, February 15, 1962

LKP#2

          Leslie L. Long, 59, of near Batesville, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, February 7, 1962, at 6:30 o’clock, apparently of a heart attack while driving his truck near his home.

          A native of Noble County, he was born October 24, 1902, a son of Corol and the late Etta Brownfield Long. He was a farmer.

          Surviving are his father who resides near Batesville; two sons, William Long of Quaker City, Route 4; and Darrell Long, of Batesville; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Atkinson, of Quaker City, Route 1 and Miss Mona Sue of Batesville; a brother, Wayne Long, of Quaker City, Route 1; one sister, Mrs. Opal Carpenter, of Summerfield, and four grandchildren.

          A brother and a sister preceded him in death.

          Funeral services were held at the Eberle Funeral Home in Quaker City on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with Rev. Herman Gray officiating. Interment was in the Batesville, Ohio Cemetery.

 

Highman, Edmond L. Highman

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, March 2, 1962

LKP#6

          Edmond L. Highman, 53, of Ashland, Route 2, Ohio, formerly of Woodsfield, died at his home Thursday morning, March 1, 1962, at 6:30 o’clock, following a lingering illness.

          A son of Oscar and Myrtle Willison Highman, he was born at Graysville, on June 20, 1929.

          Surviving are his wife, Olive; his mother, Mrs. Oscar Highman, of Polk, Ohio; one son , Ramon Highman, of Ashland, Route 2; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Cline, of Polk, and two brothers, Chester Highman, of Ashland, and Harold Highman, of Mt. Vernon.

          Mr. Highman was a member of the Church of Christ in Ashland.

          Friends were received at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Ashland on Friday evening.

          The body was taken to the Church of Christ, on Steele Avenue in Ashland, on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock to lie in state until time for the services at 3:30 o’clock. Minister C. L. Morgan officiated at the services and interment was in the Dickey Cemetery at Ashland.

 

Christman, Anna Christman nee Claus

LKP#5                 

          Mrs. Anna Claus Christman, of Lewisville, Rt. 2, died on Sunday morning, Sept. 23, her 82nd birthday, at 2:30 o’clock, at her home after a lingering illness.

          She was born September 23, 1880, near Miltonsburg, the daughter of Henry and Margaret Muhler Claus.

          Surviving are her husband, Lewis E. Christman; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Celesta) Welty and Mrs. Fermin (Louise) Bower, of Bucyrus; 6 sons. Lawrence Christman, of Bucyrus; Thurman Christman, of Jerusalem, Rt. 2;

Robert and Delmar Christman, Bucyrus; Wilbert Christman, of Caledonia, and Edward Christman, of Bolivar; 16 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one brother, Dora Claus, of the home.

          Friends will be received at the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home after seven o’clock this Monday evening.

          Funeral services will be held in their chapel on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock D.S.T. with Rev. Donald J. Stump, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Middle Church Cemetery.     

 

Gray, Dorsie D. Gray

LKP#6

          Dorsie D. Gray, 60, employe of State Highway Department, died Sunday afternoon at July 29, 1962 at 2:45 o’clock at his home 406 Woods Street following a heart attack. Born near Woodsfield, Ohio February 8, 1902, he was the son of Delbert and Tabitha Gatten Gray.

          He is survived by his wife Frances Steed Gray, three daughters, Mrs. John Sheba, of Powhatten Point; Mrs. Ray Hill of Woodsfield and Miss Edna Mae Gray of the home; ten grandchildren, a brother, Alfred Gray of Bellaire and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Vitale and Mrs. Bertha Bolon of Bellaire.

          Funeral services were held 10 o’clock in the Bauer and Turner Funeral Home with Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiating. Interment was in Oaklawn cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

 

Lawrence Maywood Jackson

Source:  Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian;  Tuesday, 19 June 1962 

        A 61-year-old Cambridge R.D. 3, farmer who was helping a neighbor put up hay, was instantly killed Monday evening when the tractor he was operating overturned pinning him to the ground.  Lawrence M. Jackson was pronounced dead by county coroner Dr. W.A. Larrick.  Death was due to a crushed chest, Dr. Larrick said.  Mr. Jackson had been helping out at the Walter Brothers farm R.D. 3 when the accident occurred.  He and a hired hand on the Brothers farm, Samuel

Smith, also of R.D. 3 were reportedly working in the field about a quarter of a mile from the Brothers farm.

        According to Brothers, Mr. Jackson was apparently pulling a load of hay up a small incline when the tractor tipped over backwards on the driver.  The hired man walked the quarter of a mile back to the farm house where authorities were notified. The accident reportedly occurred shortly after 10 P.M.

        Another neighbor, Donice B. Marlatt and his two sons went into the area and pulled the tractor off Mr. Jackson. They then took the body to the

highway to await an ambulance.

        Mr. Jackson, a former employee of the American Culvert Co., was born Feb. 21, 1901 in Monroe County, a son of Alva and Lottie Brown Jackson. He also

formerly owned the Highland Dairy Bar.

        Surviving are his widow, the former Bertha Carpenter; five daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Watson of Ashland, Mrs. Geneva Miller of Canton, Mrs. Olive Straquadine of Columbus and Mrs. Rosetta McFerren of Circleville; five sons, Charles and Richard, both of Ashland, Lawrence M. Jr. and Walter, both of Cambridge, Clarence of Brownstown, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Lela Tabah* of Woodsfield and Mrs. Gladys Leede** of Moundsville, W.Va.; and two brothers,

Oliver*** of Cuyahoga Falls and Paul [sic Carl] of Lewisville R.D.

        Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 P.M. at the Scott Funeral Home by Evangelist William Craddock of the Church of Christ. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday.

Submitter's Notes:

        *  The correct spelling for this is TUBAUGH.

       **  The correct spelling for this is LUDE.

      ***  Although he went by OLIVER, the Monroe County Ohio Birth CD #4, p 98, shows his name was entered as FLOYD OLIVER.

 

Johnson, Ida O. Johnson (nee Wise)

Source:  The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal;Thursday, June 28, 1962

JOHNSTON

        Ida O., age 71, of 1134 Wayne st., Barberton, passed away Thursday a.m.  Survived by husband Amos; sister, Mrs. Mary Kerps; brothers, Delbert, Homer and Asa Wise.  Funeral services Monday 1:30 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman Funeral Home.  Rev. Rolland Reece officiating.  Burial Greenlawn Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Saturday.  (Campfield-Hickman, 745-3161.)

 

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