News Dispatch, Michigan City, IN - Tues. 24 Jun 1947 page 2 column 2:
Mrs. Orell E. C. Haack. Mrs. Orell Eliza Curtis Haack, 73, born Oct. 13, 1879, in Iowa, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Willard Curtis. She had lived here since childhood. On May 1, 1890, she married Charles A. J. Haack, who preceded her in death. In addition to her sons she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John Riley, Niles, Mich., Mrs. Jack Moore, Maxey, Ga., Mrs. Joseph Hart, Indianapolis, an adopted son, Clyde C. Haack, Indianapolis, 24 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Frank Palmateer, Gary. Four children preceded her in death.
Michigan City News, Wed., 1 Dec. 1909, page 1 column 6
OLD MAN KILLED. Aged Resident of Porter Met Untimely Fate Today. Friday, November 26. W.W. Curtis, Porter, a tottering old gentleman of 80 years, was killed this morning by a Michigan Central freight train at Porter. He walked between two cars and it was reported that he committed suicide, but that theory is discredited at Chesterton.
Michigan City, IN Evening Dispatch, Tues. 29 Dec 1936, page 9 column 3
HIRAM L. CURTIS. VALPARAISO, Dec. 29-Last rites for Hiram L. Curtis, 68, who born on Feb. 23, 1868 in Union township, Porter county, one of eight children died at 4:58 p.m. yesterday (May 15, 1979 ) after a lengthy illness. Funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Root Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Gamuaf officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. Friday until the service. Mr. Dodge was born in Porter township, Porter county, IN, on Mar 7, 1849, the d/o Philander and Catherine Ann Curtis. She had always made her home in Porter county. On Jan. 21, 1844, she was united in marriage to John H.G. Bayles at (__) Grove, IN. After their marriage they lived about 2 miles east of Wheeler and then moved to Portage township where they resided on a farm for 2 years. About Mar 2, 18?? Mr. & Mrs. Bayles moved to Furnessville where they lived until 1920 on their farm which is adjacent to the Bayles schoolhouse. They resided in Chesterton for one year and then moved to Valparaiso where they have resided since. Mr. & Mrs. Bayles lived happily together for 62 years. Mr. Bayles, a Civil War veteran, passed away 12 years ago. Mrs. Bayles was a member of the Christian church since childhood. People here knew her as Grandma Bayles by her friends and a true friend. She was a member of the Chesterton Eastern Stars. She died at 12:45 in the morning at her home in Valparaiso. She had been ill two weeks and death was due to age and heart failure. Auga was died Wednesday in Valparaiso. He was 82 years old. His widow and several children survive him. J.W. Bayles, of Detroit, formerly of this city, is a s/o the decedant. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon from the Methodist Church in Chesterton, the burial will be in Furnessville. (Furnessville Cem. 275 E. 1500 N., Westchester)
The La Porte, IN Daily Argus Bulletin, Fri. 24 Dec 1909 page 6 column 3
THE DEATH RECORD. Conrad F. Switzer born in Wuerttemberg, Germany, Mar 20, 1824. He came to America in 1866, locating in this city. His marriage to Miss Catherine Hoch was solemnized in 1862 in Germany. Four children were died of brain fever, was held at the Union church on Monday last, conducted by Rev. F. I. Fisher. (Transcribed from microfilm copy of newspaper at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN).
Chicago Daily News:
BRENN, Henry, Dec. 6, 1918 aged 60 years, late of 5116 S Hoyne Av, beloved husband of Mary and fond father of John H, William, Louis, Herman, Reinhart, Charles, Phillip, Helen, Louisa and Alvina Brenn. Funeral Tues, Dec 10 at 2 pm from chapel 5143 S Ashland Ave. by autos to Evergreen cemetery. LaPorte (Ind) papers please copy.
Chicago Tribune 1976-02-08
BRENN. Louis Brenn, age 84, of Brookfield, beloved husband of the late Ethel, nee Curtis; fond father of Richard (Marilyn), Dolores (Charles) Grimm, Betty Lou (Robert) Bestler, Patricia (Douglas) Wander, D. Jack (Honee) and Marlys (Jerry) Burdett; grandfather of 17; great-grandfather of 14. Resting at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday, 1 p.m. Interment Mt. Auburn. Visitation Monday, after 12 noon. 485-2000.
La Porte Herald Argus
Onalee Curtis. Mrs. Onalee Curtis, 75, of 506 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte, born Aug 1 1903, in Hartford, Mich., to Roy and Bertha (Meachum) Andrews and had lived there most of her life, coming from Hartford. On Feb. 11, 1922, in La Porte, she married Lloyd Curtis, Sr., who died Monday in Chicago. THe funeral occured at La Porte today.
News Dispatch, Michigan City, IN, Wednesday, May 16, 1979 page 6 column 1.
HELEN JOHNSON. Helen Ann Johnson, 57, 3200 Dody St., born Nov. 14, 1921, in Lansing, Ohio, to Frank and Rose Bugaj. She was married here July 31, 1943, to Robert Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Myla Lynn Spitka and David, both of this city; one grandson; two sisters and three brothers. Mrs. George (Ann) Butch, Stanley and Walter, all of Lansing; Mrs. Victoria Juba, Tiltonsville, Ohio; and Henry, Barton, Ohio. Two brothers, Joseph and Frank, are deceased.
Chicago Tribune, Tuesday Oct 12, 1982. Section 1, page 14.
BESTLER. Edward Thomas Bestler, age 90, beloved husband of the late Marle and Mary; loving father of Ann Spicer Hulman and Dr. J. Michael Bestler of Martinsville, VA; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 12. No visitation. Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cletus Church, La Grange. Interment Queen of Heaven.
Chicago Tribune, Tuesday August 12, 1982, Section 4, Page 14.
BESTLER. Mary Bestler, 86, beloved wife of Edward T. and the late George Voss; loving mother of George and Richard Voss and Jane Hysell; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. at Hanerhoff Funeral Home, 203 N. Main St., Wheaton. Interment Parkholm. 668-0027.
