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Mullendore, Edith A. Myers
Posted December 31, 2006 ~ From the Files of Rebeckah R. Wiseman
Relationship: 2nd Cousin 3 Times Removed
Columbia City Post, Whitley County, Indiana
October 23, 1984

Edith A. Mullendore, 100, a Columbia City native, died Saturday, Oct. 20, at Toulon, Ill., Health Center. She had formerly lived in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Mullendore lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. Her husband Harvey died in 1958. Surviving are a son James, of Peoria, Ill., and four grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted today at 4 p.m. at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials are to First Federated Presbyterian Church, Peoria.

Mullendore, Elizabeth Baker
Posted: October 15, 2003 ~ GSWC Pioneer Families of Whitley County (024-PF)
Source: Columbia City Post – Whitley County, Indiana
Wednesday July 15, 1903

     Mrs. Joseph Mullendore, aged 59 years, 5 months and 1 day, died at her home in Columbia township, Sunday at 7 a.m., from chronic stomach trouble. The deceased had been afflicted with this disease for several years, which finally brought about her death.
     Mrs. Elizabeth Mullendore was a native of Whitley county, and was the daughter of Jones Baker and wife, deceased. She was united in marriage to Joseph Mullendore, who survives her, in 1863. To this union were born eleven children, eight of whom are still living, three girls and five boys.
     The funeral occurs Wednesday morning from the Eberhard church, Rev. Leathers officiating.

Mullendore, Joseph
Posted: October 15, 2003 ~ GSWC Pioneer Families of Whitley County (024-PF)
Columbia City Post, Whitley County, Indiana
Wednesday September 2, 1903

     Whitley county has sustained another great loss in the death of a well known and pioneer citizen – Joseph Mullendore. Two weeks ago Sunday the deceased suffered a paralytic stroke, rendering him unconscious for a few hours. Medical aid was summoned, but his advanced years were not in his favor, and he lingered until Sunday night about 12 o’clock, when the end came. For the last few years he has resided on his farm in this township, just south of the city.
     Joseph Mullendore was a native of Preble county, Ohio, where he was born August 1, 1834, making him 69 years and 29 days old at the time of his demise. Our subject was the tenth of a family of twelve children. He was reared upon a farm and remained with his parents in Ohio until 1854, when he came to Indiana and engaged in a saw-mill in Kosciusko county, where he was employed until 1858. His father having some unimproved land, located in Washington township, Whitley county, he settled upon his share of the property and began clearing and improving. His industrious habits and practical management secured for him a fine property, and at death he possessed nearly five hundred acres of valuable land. Mr. Mullendore has always advanced, as far as he was able, all measures of progress, and ranked as one of the leading and valued citizens. He was united in marriage in 1863, with Miss Elizabeth Baker, who was a native of Whitley county, and daughter of Jones Baker, deceased.
     Mrs. Mullendore’s death occurred just seven weeks ago Sunday. Her demise weighed very heavily upon his mind, and probably hastened his end. To their union were born eight children, viz: - Noah, Aaron, Irvin, Franklin, Harvey, Mesdames Dora Moyer, A.M. Obenchain and Emma Pence. The funeral occurs today at 10 o’clock from the Eberhard church, Rev. A. Leathers officiating. Interment at church cemetery.

Mutschler, Charles
Posted: October 15, 2003 ~ From the Files of: Rebeckah R. Wiseman
Relationship: Husband of 1st Cousin 3 Times Removed
The Advance-News - Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana
Thursday October 10, 1935

     The people of Nappanee were shocked on Sunday evening when word was received of the death of Charles Mutschler at the St. Joseph Hospital at South Bend where he had undergone a major operation the first of the week.
     With his passing Nappanee loses one of its most highly respected citizens, one who in a quiet way took an active part in everything which tended to promote the welfare of the city. Giving generously of his time he was never called upon for a worthy cause that he did not respond and whole-heartedly. His work was done in a manner which many times left the credit to others and yet success had been obtained through his assistance. To those who worked with him throughout the years his work was appreciated and his careful study and good judgment will be missed by his associates in the future.
     Born in Millersburg May 11, 1876, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mutschler, Sr., he received his early education in the schools of this county, later spending two years at Indiana university. His father passed away about twenty-two years ago at the age of 75 years and his mother died but three years ago at the age of 90 years.
     On June 12, 1901 Mr. Mutschler and Miss Della Coppes were united in marriage in this city and this had been their home throughout their married life, Mrs. Mutschler surviving along with two children, Mrs. R.C. (Helen) Chapman of this city and Mrs. Fred W. (Isabel) Wambaugh of Elkhart. William Mutschler, of Goshen, and brother, and five grandchildren, Sally, Nancy and Betty Wambaugh, Elkhart and Charles Richard and Della Ina Chapman of this city also survive.
     For many years Mr. Mutschler had been a leader in the business life of Nappanee. He came to this city in 1896 to assist Albert Mutschler in the management of the Nappanee Canning company and the Nappanee Furniture company which became associated with Coppes Bros. & Zook about thirty-three years ago, forming the Coppes, Zook & Mutschler company, Charles as sales manager of the furniture division. In 1914 this corporation was dissolved and Albert and Charles Mutschler took over the business formerly know as the Nappanee Furniture company, forming the Mutschler Bros. Co., Albert becoming president and Charles the secretary and sales manager. With the death of Albert in 1915 Charles became the president and general manager and this position he held at the time of his death.
     Following the death of John Brown, Mr. Mutschler was appointed to fill the unexpired term as county councilman to which Mr. Brown had been elected and at the last election he was named by the voters to continue his work in that body. When the Community building was planned and the city council named a board of control Mr. Mutschler was appointed as a member and this position he held at the time of his death. He was vice-president of the Farmers & Traders Bank and served several years as director of the Nappanee Kiwanis Club, being a charter member of the club. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, K.P. lodge, Kiwanis club and Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home with Rev. H.A. Melville of the First Presbyterian church officiating, assisted by the Rev. Campbell MacKay of the Elkhart Presbyterian church and the Rev. D. Allen Martens of Ligonier, Pa. Interment was in the South Union cemetery under the direction of Undertaker A.E. Wright. Jack Landaw, Kenton Mellinger, Warren Gonser, Fred Richmond, Menno Mishler and Donald Weybright acted as pall bearers and honorary pallbearers included Oaka Landaw, Everett Pippen, Lee Mullet, Leonard Pfeiffer and John Stose. All business houses in Nappanee were closed at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon during the hours of the services in honor of Mr. Mutschler.

Mutschler, Della Esta (Coppes)
Posted: October 15, 2003 ~ From the files of: Rebeckah R. Wiseman
Relationship: 1st Cousin 3 Times Removed
The Advance-News - Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana
Thursday July 11, 1968

     Mrs. Della Esta Mutschler, 352 E. Market Street, died at her home Monday evening. She had been ill several months. Mrs. Mutschler was born in Nappanee on March 21, 1878, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Berlin) Coppes. She married Charles Mutschler on June 12, 1901. He died on October 6, 1935.
     She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Isabel Wambaugh, Elkhart, and Mrs. Richard Chapman, Nappanee, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. J.W. Rosbrugh, now a patient at Fair-Moor Convalescent Home.
     The funeral will be Thursday (today) at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Nappanee. Rev. Louis Sheldon, assisted by Rev. William Heimach, will officiate. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.
     Mrs. Mutschler was a member of the first graduating class from Nappanee High School in 1898. There were ten in her class. An early member of the Presbyterian Church, she was a charter member of Current Club. Memorials to her church will be appreciated.

Myers, Christina (Van Meter)
Posted: October 15, 2003 ~ From the files of: Rebeckah R. Wiseman
Unidentified News Clip in "the Scrapbook"
Died March 22, 1910

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Due to the nervous shock subsequent to breaking her hip one week ago Monday, Mrs. Christina Myers passed away Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Weber, in this city.
Christina Van Meter was born in Pendleton county, Ohio, April 25, 1824 and died in Columbia City March 22, 1910, aged 85 years, 10 months and 27 days. She came to this county with her parents, William and Mary Van Meter, in 1845 and settled in Smith township. On June 22, 1848 she was married to Levi Myers, a prominent farmer of Columbia township, who later retired and moved to this city to live. To this union there were born several children, three of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Mary Weber of this city; Mrs. John Boggs, Warsaw, and Charles Edward Myers, Denver, Colo. A step-son, Reuben Myers, of Des Moines, Ia., also survives. Mr. Myers died in 1882.

Myers, Cora O. (Jones)
Posted: October 15, 2003 ~ From the files of: Rebeckah R. Wiseman
Relationship: 1st Cousin 4 Times Removed
Unidentified News Clip in "the Scrapbook"
Died October 26, 1896

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     Cora O. Jones was born in Columbia City, Ind. June 23rd 1858, died Oct. 26th, 1896, aged 37 years, 4 months and 3 days. She was united in marriage on the 25th day of February 1880 to Mr. Amos A. Myers to which union were born three children, Blanch, Edith and Nellie. The funeral services were held at her late home conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. M. Francis, who spoke from the text of her own choosing, 110th Psalm and 75th verse. The large congregation assembled on the occasion, the deep and tender interest manifested in the services, all evinced a high esteem as well as the affectionate regard in which the departed was held by the church and community while they showed at the same time the tender sympathy felt for the bereaved husband and children in the time of their great sorrow. Her earnest and anxious religious counsels to her children, her prayers and instruction of them in prayer and the way of christian life, are memories which will abide sweetly sacred and divinely potent in her family.
     - J.M. Francis

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