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     Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle was buried at Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁴ His Social Security Number was 308-40-2929.⁶ He was born on June 16, 1889 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 He married Sina May VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, circa 1917.^1,7,8 Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle died in September, 1974 at age 85.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 315-10-2696.⁸ Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on July 22, 1918 at Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,8,2,3,4 He married H. Marie Rowe on June 2, 1941.^9,2,4 Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle died on June 11, 2007 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 88.^8,2,4 He The Rev. Howard T. Noggle, 88, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday in Marion. He was born in Andrews, Huntington County to the late T. Frank and Sina May (Van Meter) Noggle. He was a 1940 graduate of Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University). He married H. Marie Rowe on June 2, 1941. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2003. Howard was a member of the IWU Community for more than 70 years, serving in various leadership capacities. He was "Mr. Marion College" to multiple generations. He ended his career as Assistant to the President of Indiana Wesleyan University. He was a member of the Christian Businessmen's Association and College Wesleyan Church. In addition to his love for Indiana Wesleyan University he lived his life committed to Jesus Christ. He expressed this dedication through service to students, faculty and staff, church leaders, friends and family. His warm smile and genuine care for others caused young and old to love and trust Howard Noggle. He leaves a legacy of changed lives and great hope. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include a daughter, Carol N. (Deane) Dayton, Huntsville, Ala; grandson, Chris Dayton, Huntsville, Ala; and special family friends, Rod, Juli and John Harmon, Marion. In addition to his wife, Marie Noggle, and his parents, Frank and Sina May Noggle, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Esther Marshall; and stepmother, Gertie Noggle. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday in College Wesleyan Church with Dr. Bud Bence officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Needham-Storey-Wampner, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, and one hour prior to services Saturday in the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to Indiana Wesleyan University, Howard and Marie Noggle Scholarship Fund, 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.
on June 14, 2007.²

     Mary Esther Noggle was buried at Monument City Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington Co., Indiana.² She was born on May 9, 1922 at Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,5 As of September 9, 1944,her married name was Marshall.⁵ She married Ronald Howard Marshall on September 9, 1944 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,5 Mary Esther Noggle died on October 9, 2004 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana, at age 82.² She BOZEMAN, Mont. - Mary Esther Marshall, 82, died Saturday in Evergreen Rehab Center. The Huntington County native was a retired elementary school teacher. Survivors include husband, Ronald; children, Becky Detamore, Dan, Margery, Samuel and Tim Marshall, and Susannah Barker, all out-of-town, and Dottie Hamlin, Alexandria; a brother, Howard Noggle, Marion; and 17 grandchildren. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion. Burial: Monument City Cemetery, Huntington County. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, funeral home. on October 13, 2004.²

     Eldon Eugene Van Meter was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.³ His Social Security Number was 315-18-9197.⁷ He was born on January 14, 1921 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana; The birth certificate has a birth date of Jan 18, 1921.^7,2,3,4,5 He married Thelma Irene Smetzly on June 29, 1941 at Indiana.⁵ Eldon Eugene Van Meter died on December 7, 1956 at Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 35; Died in an auto accident.^7,3,8 He Eldon Van Meter, 33, Ossian, was killed Friday night on a county road east of Huntington. Police said Van Meter apparently fell asleep at the wheel. He was thrown out and the car crushed him. on December 10, 1956.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 313-18-8067.² Evelyn Irene Van Meter was born on February 22, 1922 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 As of February 16, 1947,her married name was Knight.⁴ She married Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Knight on February 16, 1947 at Indiana.^6,4 Evelyn Irene Van Meter died on March 20, 2010 at Austin, Williamson Co., Texas, at age 88.²

     Her Social Security Number was 305-28-3507.³ Erma May Van Meter was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,8 She was born on October 5, 1923 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 As of August 1, 1947,her married name was Loder.⁸ She married Lavern Cloy Loder on August 1, 1947 at Indiana.^8,7,4 Erma May Van Meter died on March 11, 1996 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 72.²

     Elmer Leon Van Meter was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 304-20-4000.⁷ He married Dorothy E. Unknown.⁶ Elmer Leon Van Meter was born on November 13, 1924 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^{2,3,5,6,7,9,10} He married Margaret E. Buck on September 25, 1948 at Indiana.¹⁰ Elmer Leon Van Meter died on July 3, 1994 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 69.^2,3,6,9

     H. Marie Rowe was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.^1,3 She was born on May 27, 1920 at Greene Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of June 2, 1941,her married name was Noggle.¹ She married Rev. Howard Thomas Noggle, son of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle and Sina May VanMeter, on June 2, 1941.^1,2,3 H. Marie Rowe died on December 26, 2003 at Warren Township, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 83.^1,2,3 She H. Marie Noggle, 83, Marion, died at 9 p.m. Friday in United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren. She was born in Greene County to the late Curtis and Ruth (Eler) Rowe. She married Howard Noggle on June 2, 1941. He survives. A longtime resident of Marion, she was a 1942 graduate of Marion College, now Indiana Wesleyan University. She was employed by Indiana Wesleyan University Bookstore for 41 years and was a person who loved people. She was a member of College Wesleyan Church. Survivors include daughter, Carol N. (Deane) Dayton, Princeton, N.J; and a grandson, Chris Dayton. Services are at 11 a.m. today in Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., with the Rev. Paul Meeks officiating. Burial is in Grant Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the Howard & Maggie Noggle Scholarship Fund, in care of Indiana Wesleyan University. on December 31, 2003.¹

     Ronald Howard Marshall was born on January 16, 1922 at Tekamah, Burt Co., Nebraska.^2,3 He married Mary Esther Noggle, daughter of Thomas Franklin "Frank" Noggle and Sina May VanMeter, on September 9, 1944 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,2

     James Ubarn Slagel was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,6 He was born on November 2, 1891 at Mt. Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,6 He married Lula Ethel VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on August 15, 1910 at Indiana.^5,7 James Ubarn Slagel died on October 29, 1918 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 26.^8,6

     His Social Security Number was 314-10-7414.¹² Garl Monroe Slagel was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,7 He was born on August 18, 1913 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio.^12,5,6,7 He married Ruth Enid Hartley on April 22, 1937 at Indiana.⁵ Garl Monroe Slagel married Sarah Mildred Beeching on August 15, 1950 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁷ Garl Monroe Slagel died on January 5, 1976 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.^12,7 He Garl Slagel, 62, Macedonia, Ohio, a former resident of Roanoke, died Monday morning in St. Vincents Hospital, Erie, Pa., of injuries sustained in a truck accident which occurred Dec. 18. He was born Aug. 18, 1913 in Lima, Ohio, to James and Laura Van Meter Slagel and his marriage was on Aug. 15, 1950 in Roanoke to Sarah Beeching, who survives. Surviving in addition to the wife are four daughters, Deborah Felone, LaGrange, Patricia McKenzie, Howe, Jennifer Freeman, LaGrange and Sarah Slagel at home; four grandchildren; a sister, Rosa Keefer, Auburn; a brother, James Slagel and three half-brothers, Fred Carpenter, Huntington, Ervin Carpenter, Auburn and Charles Bragg, Huntington. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Deal and Robbins Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Mt. Etna Cemetery. on January 6, 1976.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 309-12-0455.¹⁰ Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel was buried at Zion Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^11,4 She was born on May 16, 1916 at Polk Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.^10,4,5,6 As of September 1, 1934,her married name was Keefer.¹² She married Russell Lawrence Keefer on September 1, 1934 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^13,4,12 As of March 9, 1985,her married name was Carpenter.^4,14 Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel married John Lawrence Carpenter on March 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,14 Rosa May "Rosie" Slagel died on January 9, 2002 at Lebanon, Warren Co., Ohio, at age 85.^10,15,4 She Rosa M. Keefer Carpenter, 85, of Mason, Ohio, and formerly of Huntington, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday (January 9, 2002) at Otterbein-Lebanon in Mason, Ohio. Mrs. Carpenter was born May 16, 1916, in Huntington to James U. and Lula Van Meter Slagel. Her first marriage was to Russell Keefer, who preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to John Carpenter, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Case and Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Mullen, both of Mason, Ohio; a son, Gerald Keefer, Maineville, Ohio; two brothers, Irvin Carpenter and Charles Bragg, Huntington; several grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, James Keefer and Donald Keefer, a sister Ruth Bradfield, and three brothers, Jim Slagel, Garl Slagel, and Fred Carpenter. Calling will be held from 10 a.m. until the noon service Saturday at Hart Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Zion Cemetery. on January 10, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 311-03-8123.¹⁴ James Meredith Slagel was buried at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,15 He was born on October 23, 1918 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,14,4,5,6,7 He married Minnie Elizabeth Riggers on April 28, 1945 at Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana.¹⁶ James Meredith Slagel died on September 1, 1997 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 78.^14,4,15,16,6 He JAMES M. SLAGEL, 78, died Monday at home. Born in Huntington, he was a truck driver at Gladieux for 30 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Minnie E; a sister, Rosie Carpenter of Columbus, Ohio, and two half-brothers, Charles Bragg of Huntington and Irvan Carpenter of Auburn. No services or calling. Burial in Star of Hope Cemetery. Memorials to Huntington Home Health Care. Arrangements by Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home. on September 2, 1997.¹⁵

     Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.⁶ He was born on November 26, 1882 at Wells Co., Indiana; His WWII draft card has a birth date of Nov 26, 1881 in Huntington Co., IN. His WWI card lists his first name as Garl.^2,4,5,7 He married Lula Ethel VanMeter, daughter of James E. VanMeter and Cora Dalice Stephens, on March 18, 1921 at Indiana.^8,2,9,3 Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter and Lula Ethel VanMeter were divorced on September 12, 1931 at Huntington Co., Indiana.^10,7 Gerald/Garl Fredrick "Fred" Carpenter Fred Carpenter, 68, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday at the Jefferson hotel where he been resided four years. He had been in failing health two years and seriously ill two weeks. He was born November 26, 1882, in Wells county to Henry D. and Mary Daily Carpenter. He married Lulu Slagel. Surviving are two sons, Fred Carpenter, Jr., Huntington, and Ervin Carpenter, Auburn; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bradfield, Huntington; six grandchildren; two brothers, Harvey Carpenter, Roanoke, and Henry Carpenter, Waynedale, and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Dennis, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Marie Gearhart, Huntington. He lived most of his life in Jackson township, coming to Huntington five years ago. on September 6, 1951.² He died on September 6, 1951 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 68.^2,7

     His Social Security Number was 313-16-7029.² Fredrick Gerald "Fred" Carpenter was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^13,3,5 He was born on September 17, 1923 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,5,6 He married Dondas Marie Sands on March 30, 1946 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,7,14 Fredrick Gerald "Fred" Carpenter died on March 10, 1991 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 67.^2,3,5,14 He Fred G. Carpenter, 67, 1708 Cottage Ave., died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday (March 10, 1991) at Huntington Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. A lifelong resident in Huntington County, he worked 24 years at Joslyn Steel Co., Fort Wayne, retiring in 1970. He was a former employee of Orton Crane. He was a member of College Park United Brethren Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2689, American Legion Post 7, American Association of Retired Persons, and was a World War II Army veteran. He was born Sept. 17, 1923 in Roanoke, a son of Fred G. and Lula Van Meter Carpenter. He married Dondas Sands March 30, 1946, in Huntington. His wife survives. Additional survivors include his two sons, Gerald F. Carpenter and Danny L. Carpenter, both of Huntington; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Deborah) Kimmel and Mrs. Larry (Pamela) Worster, both of Huntington; a brother, Ervin W. Carpenter, Auburn; a half sister, Rosie Carpenter, Rochester; and two half brothers, Jim Slagel and Charles Bragg, Huntington; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Bradfield and a half brother, Garl Slagel. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bailey-Love Mortuary where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. Kyle W. McQuillen Jr. and Dr. Leslie L. Lightner will officiate. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. on March 11, 1991.³

     Ruth Marie Carpenter was buried at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mount Etna, Huntington Co., Indiana.^13,4,5 She was born on March 27, 1926 at Jackson Township, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,4,12,5 As of November 8, 1944,her married name was Seymore.⁵ She married Lewis Jackson Seymore on November 8, 1944 at Indiana.⁵ As of August 20, 1949,her married name was Bradfield.¹² Ruth Marie Carpenter married Frank Cecil Bradfield on August 20, 1949 at Indiana.¹² Ruth Marie Carpenter died on October 16, 1957 at Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 31.^4,5 She A 31-year-old mother of three children was fatally injured and her male companion seriously hurt when the car in which they were riding crashed into a culvert on the Range Line road, two miles east and a quarter mile north of Andrews at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday. Dead at the scene was Mrs. Ruth Marie Bradfield of 453 Railroad street, who suffered a broken neck and head injuries, according to Dr. Paul M. Gray, county coroner. Both occupants were pinned in the front seat of the car. The impact pushed the motor an instrument panel into the front seat, investigating officers said. The driver was taken to the Huntington county hospital in the Deal ambulance from Andrews. Mrs. Bradfield was reported dead when she was removed from the wreckage. Mrs. Bradfield was born March 27, 1926 in Huntington county to Fred and Lula Van Meter Carpenter. Her marriage was to Frank Bradfield August 21, 1949. He survives. Also surviving are three sons, Jack Seymour, Gregory and Kenneth Bradfield; her step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bragg, Jackson township; a sister, Mrs. Rosa Keefer, this city; two brothers, Fred G. Carpenter, Huntington, and Irvin Carpenter, Auburn; and three half-brothers, Garl Slagel, Norwalk Ohio; James Slagel, Waynedale, and Charles Bragg, Roanoke. The father, a brother Dewey Carpenter, and a half-brother, Paul Slagel, are dead. Friends may call at the Bailey mortuary after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the mortuary with the Rev. Robert E. Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Etna cemetery. on October 17, 1957.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 308-28-4670.¹² Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, Dekalb Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 He was born on April 7, 1929 at Roanoke, Huntington Co., Indiana.^12,2,3,4,13 He married Pauline Fields on August 14, 1948 at Indiana.^2,14,3,4 Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter married Maxine Charlotte Berry on April 24, 2004.^2,15 Irvin Wayne "Irv" Carpenter died on August 18, 2009 at Hudson, LaGrange Co., Indiana, at age 80.^2,12,4 He Irvin W. “Irv” Carpenter, 80 formerly of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 in his home at the Lake-of-the-Woods near Hudson. Mr. Carpenter worked for Dana Corporation for 39 years, retiring Dec. 1, 1989. He was a private first class in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was born April 7, 1929 in Roanoke to Fred and Lula (Vanmeter) Carpenter. They both preceded him in death. He married Pauline Fields on Aug. 14, 1948 and she died Nov. 11, 2001. He then married Maxine Weber on April 24, 2004 and she survives. Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne and Sue Carpenter of Garrett; one daughter and son-in-law, Katherine Jean and David Platner of Shelby Township, Mich; one sister, Rosa Carpenter of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Platner, Amanda Tarlton, Jaclyn Carpenter and Craig Carpenter and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred Carpenter, Dewey Carpenter and Charles Bragg; two half-brothers, James Slagel and Carl Slagel and two sisters, Ruth Bradfield and Rosa Carpenter. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St. in Auburn with the Rev. Kenny Queener officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn with military graveside services being conducted by the Avilla American Legion. Calling will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the ALS Foundation. on August 23, 2009.²