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     Luther Edward Branstetter was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on April 28, 1880 at Missouri.^2,5 He married Emma Ellen Schwartz, daughter of William Schwartz and Ellen "Ella" Conner, circa 1902.^6,7,8 Luther Edward Branstetter died on February 20, 1919 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 38.^1,5

     Helen Marie Schwartz was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^5,4 Her married name was Groves.⁴ She married Robert Groves.⁴ Helen Marie Schwartz was born on September 19, 1921 at Indiana.^1,5 As of circa 1950,her married name was Taylor.⁴ She married Raymond Richard Taylor circa 1950.⁴ Helen Marie Schwartz died on May 23, 2020 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 98.⁵ She Helen M. Taylor, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 12:48 p.m. at home in Fort Wayne, Ind., surrounded by her grandchildren Jodi and Michael Groves. Born in Terre Haute, Ind., Helen was a daughter of the late Minnie Minerva and Lloyd Schwartz. She was proud of the fact that she had graduated from high school at the age of 16 and had never been unemployed. Helen retired from Summit Bank, where she was an assistant vice-president and branch manager. After retirement, Helen took up golf and joined several leagues, golfing at least three times a week. She rode her bike almost daily through Foster Park. She took great pride in her home and yard. She loved IU basketball and always called her grandson Mike to remind him when they were playing. As an avid fan, she will be wearing her IU watch for eternity. She made her family laugh, because she always pinned her house key to the pocket of her pants, so she was never locked out of her house. Her family all marveled at her age, but were not allowed to say "98" out loud, she wanted to keep it a secret. Helen is survived by her son, David Groves; grandchildren, Jodi Groves and Michael Groves; great-grandchildren, Delshawn Blanden, Xavier and Emma Groves; and her great-great-granddaughter, Kylie Blanden; and friend, Marilyn Groves. She was also preceded in death in 1988 by her husband of 38 years, Raymond Taylor. Helen adored him and he was crazy in love with her and her beautiful red hair. Helen was also preceded by her sister, Doris Claghorn. on May 26, 2020.⁴

     Her married name was Bandy.⁷ Doris Mae Schwartz married Max Wayne Bandy.⁷ Doris Mae Schwartz was born on October 5, 1922 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ As of February 6, 1954,her married name was Cleghorn.⁴ She married Fredrick "Fred" Cleghorn Jr. on February 6, 1954 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,4

     Fredrick "Fred" Cleghorn Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on December 19, 1924 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 He married Doris Mae Schwartz, daughter of William Lloyd Schwartz and Minnie Minerva Wright, on February 6, 1954 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,1 Fredrick "Fred" Cleghorn Jr. died on December 6, 2013 at age 88.⁴

     Raymond Richard Taylor was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,3 He was born on August 31, 1907 at Monroeville, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Helen Marie Schwartz, daughter of William Lloyd Schwartz and Minnie Minerva Wright, circa 1950.² Raymond Richard Taylor died on March 2, 1988 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 80.³

     Jesse Homer Critchlow was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 304-18-2724.⁵ He was born on February 12, 1891 at Odon, Daviess Co., Indiana.^1,5,3,4 He married Emma Ellen Schwartz, daughter of William Schwartz and Ellen "Ella" Conner, in 1943.^6,7,1 Jesse Homer Critchlow died on June 4, 1964 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 73.¹

     Grace Cavanaugh was born on July 23, 1896.¹ As of July 24, 1919,her married name was Grace Schwarz.¹ She married Charles Raymond "Charley" Schwarz, son of William Schwartz and Ellen "Ella" Conner, on July 24, 1919 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Grace Cavanaugh died before May 21, 1940; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1940 Census.²

     Her Social Security Number was 291-12-7728.² Jean Brooks "Jeanie" Cunningham was buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.³ She was born on June 7, 1900 at Diamond, Parke Co., Indiana.^1,2,4,3 As of June 1, 1923,her married name was Schwarz.¹ She married Harold McClure Schwarz, son of John Mark Schwarz Sr. and Hersey May McClure, on June 1, 1923 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Jean Brooks "Jeanie" Cunningham died on June 28, 1996 at Stow, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 96.^2,4,3 She Jean B. Schwarz, 96, passed away June 28, 1996 at The Briarwood in Stow after a lengthy illness. Born in Diamond, Ind., on June 7, 1900, she had resided in the west Akron and Ellet areas for many years. She was a lady with a creative mind and clever, artistic hands that were always involved in a broad spectrum of crafting and innovation. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harold, in 1975, she is survived by daughters, Mary M. (Charles) Groves of Silver Lake, Margaret J. "Peggy" (Robert) Fimmen of Cuyahoga Falls; sons, James N. of Cuyahoga Falls, and Dr. Harold M. Jr. (Anne) of Silver Lake; sister, Mary F. Coffield of Cuyahoga Falls; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Private funeral services will be held with Rev. G. Rod Taylor officiating. Burial at Mt. Peace Cemetery, Akron. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.) on June 29, 1996.³

     William A. Funk was born circa 1866 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,4 He married Etta May Taylor on October 14, 1898 at Vigo Co., Indiana.² William A. Funk died before 1903; His wife remarried in 1903.²

     John W. Funk was buried at Vigo County Poor Asylum Cemetery, Vigo Co., Indiana.³ He was born on August 27, 1868 at Indiana.^2,3 He died on September 3, 1903 at Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 35.³

     Charles Funk was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.² He was born circa April, 1870 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ He died in April, 1871 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.²

     Daughter Funk was born on January 18, 1899 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

     Charles W. Carrithers was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on October 29, 1850 at Kentucky.^3,5 He married Mary Alice "Allie" Knapp, daughter of Cyrus Knapp and Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner, on February 24, 1881 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,1 Charles W. Carrithers died on March 28, 1900 at Prairie Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 49.⁴

     Roy Knapp Carrithers was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^7,6 He was born on November 25, 1881 at Indiana.^1,4,5 He Roy Carrithers, 49 years old, died at Evansville, Ind., early Saturday morning. He is survived by the mother, Mrs. Alice Carrithers, of Long Beach, Cal; one sister, Mrs. H. M. Bickey, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Edna Carrithers, of 2409 Jefferson street. The remains were taken to the Ball funeral parlors from where the funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. on September 22, 1928.⁷ He died on September 22, 1928 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana, at age 46.^7,5

     Charles Conner Carrithers was buried at New Harmony Cemetery, Harlan Rd. & State Highway 63 about 7 miles south of Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^8,5 He was born on May 29, 1885 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,6,4 He married Edna Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maink on January 2, 1912 at Vigo Co., Indiana.² Charles Conner Carrithers died on November 7, 1926 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 41.⁸ He Charles Carrithers, 40 years old, died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the home, 2409 Jefferson street. He is survived by the widow, Edna; six daughters, Fern, Mary, Nedine, Katherine, Betty and Cyrus; one brother, Roy; one sister, Mrs. Mary Bickel, of American Falls, Idaho, and the mother, Mrs. Allie Carrithers. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the residence with continued services at 10 o'clock at the Breden Memorial United Brethren Church. Burial will be in the New Harmony cemetery. on November 8, 1926.⁸

     Mary Elizabeth Carrithers was buried at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury Street, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.⁷ She was born on August 13, 1891 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,7 As of circa 1918,her married name was Bickel.⁸ She married Harry Norman Bickel circa 1918.^5,8,7 Mary Elizabeth Carrithers died on November 16, 1969 at Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, at age 78.^2,7

     Cyrus E. Carrithers Name: Cyrus E. Carrithers
Rank: Private
Son of Charles W. and Alice Carrithers; born February 26, 1896, Terre Haute, Ind. Railroad clerk. Entered service May 20, 1918, Terre Haute, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky., and then transferred to Camp Devens, Mass. Assigned to Headquarters Company, 36th Infantry. Died December 12, 1918, Camp Devens, as result of accident received in line of duty. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Ind.³ He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on February 26, 1896 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,4 He died on December 12, 1918 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts, at age 22; Died from an accident that occurred while in training at the camp.^3,4

     Edna Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maink was buried at New Harmony Cemetery, Harlan Rd. & State Highway 63 about 7 miles south of Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,3,4 Her married name was Liffick.⁶ She married Everett Lawrence Liffick.^6,7,4 Edna Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maink was born on January 2, 1889 at Hutton, Vigo Co., Indiana.^8,9,4 As of January 2, 1912,her married name was Carrithers.¹ She married Charles Conner Carrithers, son of Charles W. Carrithers and Mary Alice "Allie" Knapp, on January 2, 1912 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Edna Elizabeth "Lizzie" Maink died on August 18, 1969 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 80.⁴

     Alma Fern Carrithers was buried at Valley Grove Cemetery, 6982 S. State Road 1, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 316-01-3698.¹⁰ She was born on October 5, 1912 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,4,10 As of May 5, 1939,her married name was Starr.⁴ She married William Charles Starr on May 5, 1939 at Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ Alma Fern Carrithers died on October 13, 1997 at age 85.¹⁰

     Scott Carrithers was born on March 31, 1883 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ He died on November 9, 1886 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 3.³

     His Social Security Number was 305-18-0265.⁴ Clarence Edward Smith was buried at Shepherd Cemetery, Shepherdville, Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,3 He was born on July 9, 1892 at Seelyville, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 He married Mary Anna Taylor, daughter of Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor and Nettie E. Conner, on January 12, 1916 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3 Clarence Edward Smith Clarence Edward Smith, age 47, a well known miner and resident of Shepardsviile, died at 7:30 a.m. today at his home following an extended illness. He had lived in that community for 24 years. Surviving relatives are the wife Bessie; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Shores of Terre Haute; a stepson, Clyde Curry of Shepardsville; three grandchildren, the father, Lawrence Smith of Seeleyville; seven brothers, Wayne of Clay City, Warren of Kentucky, Ray and Ralph of Seeleyville, Marshall and Jennings of Brazil and Forest of Pennsylvania, and four sisters, Mrs. Fay Beymer of Chicago, Mrs. Jessie Fritz of Clay City, Ruth Slinkard of Wilmington, Ill. and Geneva Hawkins of Brazil. on June 29, 1940.⁵ He died on June 29, 1940 at Shepherdville, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 47.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 303-28-5713.⁹ Louise Della Smith was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 North Clinton Road, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,10 She was born on January 13, 1917 at Shepherdville, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,6,9,7 As of March 3, 1934,her married name was Shores.^4,6 She married Roy Leon Shores on March 3, 1934 at Indiana.^4,6 Louise Della Smith died on October 31, 1994 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 77.^4,9

     His Social Security Number was 324-01-0677.² Herbert C. Goetsch was buried at River Road Cemetery, Hustisford Road, Ixonia, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin.³ He was born on October 4, 1901 at Wisconsin.^1,2 He married Curlista Helen Taylor, daughter of Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor and Nettie E. Conner, on June 20, 1930 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Herbert C. Goetsch died on April 2, 1988 at age 86.²

     Flossie Burwell was born on June 22, 1902 at Illinois.¹ As of October 1, 1935,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Samuel Ward "Sam" Conner, son of Samuel W. Conner and Frances B. "Fannie" Linn, on October 1, 1935 at Vigo Co., Indiana; Samuel was divorced in 1925 from his previous wife and Flossie was divorced from a Mr. Hillerby in 1931.¹

     His Social Security Number was 307-03-9946.³ George Frederick Stroot was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on September 2, 1910 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,3,5,2 He married June Marie Schwartz, daughter of John Riley Schwartz and Helen Mary Jacobs, on June 25, 1937 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 George Frederick Stroot died on January 10, 1995 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 84.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 307-03-4089.² Ernest C. Fries was born on October 17, 1910 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 He married Ruth Helen Schwartz, daughter of John Riley Schwartz and Helen Mary Jacobs, on September 30, 1934 at Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ Ernest C. Fries died on April 3, 1991 at age 80.²

     John Mark Schwarz Sr. was born circa 1871 at Ohio.^2,3 He married Hersey May McClure, daughter of Abraham B. McClure and Ellen "Ella" Conner, on August 28, 1902 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,5 John Mark Schwarz Sr. died in January, 1956.³