Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries
Biddinger
Obituaries
Biddinger
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday May 27, 1920
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FORMER TEACHER DIED IN MICHIGAN
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Miss Lou Biddinger Succumbs To Illness After Two Months
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(From Tuesday’s Daily)Thursday May 27, 1920
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FORMER TEACHER DIED IN MICHIGAN
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Miss Lou Biddinger Succumbs To Illness After Two Months
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Miss Lou Biddinger, aged about 45 years, formerly a well known teacher of Shelby county, died Monday evening at her home in Pontiac, Michigan, where she had been critically ill for the last two months from a complication of diseases. Miss Biddinger’s death was not unexpected coming after her serious illness. Her niece, Mrs. Porter Limpus, of Shelby township, received word of the death. Mrs. Limpus just recently returned from Pontiac where she was at her aunt’s bedside.
For a number of years Miss Biddinger taught school in Noble township and was everywhere known in the county for her talent and ability. She held the friendship of many in this county to who her death will mean the loss of a very dear friend. Her niece, Mrs. Limpus, and a nephew, Edward W. Biddinger, of Pontiac, are the only near surviving relatives.
The body is being brought from Pontiac and funeral services will be held at Columbus, Indiana, Thursday afternoon. The burial will be made in Garland Brook cemetery at Columbus, where her parents are also buried.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Paula Lasky
The Hope Star
Hope, Bartholomew Co, IN
Tuesday, January 7, 1919
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David Edward Biddinger. Born in Hamilton County, Ohio July 6, 1850, died December 16, 1918
near Rochester, Michigan, age 68 years, 5 months, 10 days. He was the son of
William and Rhoda Biddinger. He married Eva Sherwood
Biddinger May 24, 1883 in Shelby County, Indiana and
she survives along with one son, William Edward Biddinger, a sister
Mrs. Lou A. Biddinger, a niece Mrs. Porter Limpus of Shelby County, and others. He moved in 1905 from Greensburg,
Indiana to Oakland County, Michigan, near Pontiac. Burial was December 19, 1918 at Oak Hill
cemetery at Pontiac, Michigan.Hope, Bartholomew Co, IN
Tuesday, January 7, 1919
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Submitted by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday January 2, 1919
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IN MEMORIUM
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Rochester, Michigan R.R.1, December 24, 1918 — David Edward Biddinger, son of
Wm. F. and Rhoda Biddinger, was born near Harrison, Hamilton
county, Ohio, July 6, 1850. Died December 18, 1918, near Rochester, Michigan,
aged 68 years, 5 months and 10 days. Left to mourn their loss his wife, Mrs. Eva
Sherwood Biddinger, who lives near his home. Besides a niece,
Mrs. Porter Lympus,
of near Fenns Station, Shelby township, a brother-in-law, Dr. E. W.
Sherwood, of
South Bend, Indiana; a mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Smith, and niece,
Mrs. Ethel S. Brewer, and husband, of Pontiac, Michigan, besides friends.
He was married in Shelby county, Indiana, May 24, 1883, almost thirty-six years ago. He lived in Indiana the greater part of his life on the farm. In 1905 he removed from Greensburg, Indiana to Oakland County, Michigan, near Pontiac. November 12, 1908, he removed to his late home where he died. He loved his home and family; was a devoted husband, a very kind, affectionate father, and a loving brother and had a smile for everyone. He loved to mingle with his neighbors and friends who came to visit him. His neighbors loved him. Some of them said they did not know how they can do without him. He lived a clean, honorable and upright life. It was said his word was his bond. On December 11 he was stricken with paralysis, caused from high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries, from which he suffered more than one year. He had spells of dizziness from which he would fall unless he was near somebody or something to hold him. After the fatal stroke he could not talk. Seemed to know everybody, could only answer by a nod or shake of the head for yes and no. He was a member of the M. E. church, gave of his means liberally to support same. Was a member of K. of P. lodge and Improved Order of Red Men of Greensburg, Indiana. He gave liberally to the Red Cross, Liberty Loan and to a war fund of our township to help win the war. He was laid to rest in beautiful Oak Hill cemetery at Pontiac, December 19, 1918. We can never meet in this world, but we can hope to meet him in that blessed home in Heaven where we can dwell with our dear Savior throughout the ages of eternal bliss. It will be but a short time when the loved ones he left behind will join him and the other members of the family gone before, where they will all be reunited to live with our Heavenly Father forever and ever.Thursday January 2, 1919
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IN MEMORIUM
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Contributed by Barb Huff for Paula Lasky
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Wednesday December 19, 1906
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Mrs. Rhoda
Biddinger died at her residence in Shelby township at 12:345 p.m. Tuesday of
cancer, aged seventy-nine years, four months and six days. Funeral services will
be held at the house at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. J. C. Burr. The remains
will be shipped to Columbus on the 8:12 train. Interment in Garland Brook
Cemetery. Deceased leaves two children, David and Laura Biddinger.
D. B.
Wilson & Son, funeral directors.Wednesday December 19, 1906
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Contributed by Barb Huff for Paula Lasky
The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday August 18, 1890
Page 4 column 1
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William F. Biddinger
died at his late residence in Orange township,
Rush county, at 7:15 on Saturday evening, of consumption, aged thirty-six years.
The remains will be buried on Tuesday at the Ogden graveyard. The funeral will
leave the house at 10 o’clock. Services will be held at the Valley church by
Rev. Henry Morrow. D. B. Wilson funeral director.Monday August 18, 1890
Page 4 column 1
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Contributed by Barb Huff for Paula Lasky
The Daily Evening Democrat
Saturday November 19, 1881
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IN MEMORIUM
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Miss Katie S.
Biddinger, twin daughter of William and Rhoda Biddinger, was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, March the 16th, 1859, and departed
this life at the residence of her parents near Hope, Bartholomew county,
Indiana, November 7th, 1881, aged 22 years, seven months and 22 days. She left a
father, mother, grandmother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss.
She was exposed to measles last April, attending school at Danville, Indiana,
and returned home, after which she was prostrated in a few days, and never
recovered. She bore her long and painful illness with great patience and
fortitude, never murmured nor complained but always greeted her friends with a
sweet smile. She was a kind obedient daughter, an affectionate sister, and, to
all, a true friend. She loved everybody, and was universally loved wherever she
was known. She made friends everywhere and always tried to make every person
happy. She expressed a willingness to abide by the decision of Him who rules all
things in heaven and on earth. She said everything He did was right.
She said
she put her trust in Jesus who died on the cross to save sinners, and she knew
He would carry her through safe. Katie is gone! Our baud in broken!
We pause,
speechless in our anguish, and can not realize our loss. We listen for a step
that will be heard no more; for a voice that is silent; we look for a form and
see a vacant chair. Yet, we feel that within the gloom of our cypress tree her
cheerful, sunny disposition, her energy and perseverance, her pleasant manner
which so endeared her to us all, cast a radiance around her memory that even the
shadow of death can not obscure. Although she has left us, her influence will
always remain in the hearts of her friends while they exist. While we are left
to mourn her loss on earth, she has made a grand exchange, and instead of
suffering the toils and sorrows of this life, she is rejoicing in heaven today,
a white-robed angel at the right hand of God.
Saturday November 19, 1881
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IN MEMORIUM
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Tuesday’s Democrat
contained an obituary on the death of Miss
Biddinger, but we publish the above at the request of relatives.---------------------------------------
The Daily Evening Democrat
Tuesday November 8, 1881
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We regret to
announce the death of Miss Kate Biddinger, which took place at her home near
Hope at three o’clock this morning, in the 25th year of her age. The remains
were interred at Winchester cemetery at three o’clock this afternoon. Miss
Biddinger had many friends and acquaintances in this city, where she was well
and favorably known, and all will hear of her demise with feelings of profound
regret.The Daily Evening Democrat
Tuesday November 8, 1881
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Contributed by Barb Huff for Paula Lasky
The Shelbyville Volunteer
Thursday April 18, 1878
Page 3 column 5
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OBITUARY
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Nannie Biddinger, daughter of Wm. F. and Rhoda Biddinger, departed this life at the residence of her father in Rush county on the 6th instant, of consumption. She was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, July 1st A.D. 1852, moved with her parents to Fayette county this state in 1868, and in 1870 removed to Bartholomew county, where she resided four years. Then removed to this county where she resided two years, then removed to Rush county where she resided until her death. She was perfectly calm and composed, and seemed to meet death with composure. She was an obedient daughter, affectionate sister, and has left a father, mother, four sisters, and two brothers to mourn her loss, besides numerous other relatives and friends. The friends of the deceased tender their heartfelt thanks to all the friends and neighbors who visited her during her illness and death, and ministered to her wants and also to the choir of young folks of Waldron who sang so beautifully on the funeral occasion.Thursday April 18, 1878
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OBITUARY
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Contributed by Barb Huff for Paula Lasky
