Shelby  County  Indiana
Obituaries

Copple

The  Shelbyville  News
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Helen Marie Copple, 89, of Fountaintown died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
Born April 12, 1920, Rush County, to  Emerson and  Dora Mae (Andis) Draper.
Married  Enos B. Copple; he preceded her in death in 1981.
Survivors:  daughter, Barbara Hickman (husband, David); brother,  Bill Draper (wife, Pat); grandchildren,  Jerry Hickman (wife, Diana) and  Lisa Kimmerly (husband, Rusty); and great-grandchildren,  Jennifer,  David,  Kyle  and  Kayla.
Preceded in death by her parents; brother,  Charlie Draper; and granddaughter,  Debra Hickman.
Retired from Western Electric Co. in 1976.
Hendryx Mortuary, 19 E. Main St. in New Palestine.
Burial will be in Concord Cemetery in Fountaintown.
Contributions may be made to FUSE Group, P.O. Box 314, Greenfield, IN 46140.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  News
Thursday, December 8, 1960
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COPPLE  RITES  SATURDAY
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County  Native,  74,  Died  Wednesday
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          Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pasco Memorial Mortuary in Greenfield for  Ziba A. Copple, 74, Shelby county native and retired farmer, who died at his home in Greenfield Wednesday.
          Mr. Copple had lived in Shelby county 46 years, moving to Greenfield six years ago.  He had also formerly been employed by the Shelby County Highway Department.  Born in the county on August 21, 1886, he was a son of  Enos and  Luella J. Copple
         Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Maggie Belle Copple,  two sons,  Isaac Copple  of Greenfield and  Enos Copple  of R.R. 1, Fountaintown, one granddaughter and one great grandson.
          Burial will be in Concord cemetery, Shelby county.  Friends may call at the mortuary at any time.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  News
Friday, March 4, 1960
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JESSE  B. COPPLE  DIES  AT  HOME
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Retired  Farmer's  Rites  To  Be  Saturday
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          Jesse B. Copple, 73, a retired farmer, died at his home ?? Grissom Lane at 3:20 p.m.  Thursday.  He had been in failing health for the past year and he in critical condition since February.
          He was born in VanBuren township December 26, 1884, the son of  William  and  Amanda Copple.  On October 13, 1906, he married  Maude Zell  in VanBuren township.  The couple resided in Shelby county until eight years ago when they moved to Shelbyville.  Mr. Copple was a member of the former United Brethren church of VanBuren township.
          Surviving with the widow are four sons:  Clarence E. Copple, of Marion township;  Edward E. Copple, of Fountaintown;  Earl F. Copple, of Madison county;  Elbert L. Copple, of Indianapolis.
          Funeral services will be held at the Murphy Mortuary at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. B. R. Pase officiating.  Burial will be in the Pelham cemetery.  Friends may call at the mortuary after 4 o'clock tonight.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  Republican
Friday, March 2, 1945
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ILLNESS  FATAL
TO  MRS.  COPPLE
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Wife of George Copple
Dies as Home
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          Ill for the past 18 months of a complication of diseases and in a serious condition for the past month,  Mrs. Ellvada Copple,  age seventy-two, wife of  George Copple,  died at her home at 221 east Jackson St., at 9:00 o'clock Thursday morning.  Mrs. Copple was born in Van Buren township on May 18, 1872, the daughter of  John and  Martha Wickliff.  She was a life member of the Fairview Methodist Church.
          Her marriage to Mr. Copple took place on December 27, 1900.  Four children were born to the union and three survive with the husband.  They are  Louis,  serving in the Hawaiian Islands with the U.S. Army;  Mrs. William Suiter,  of this city, and  Harry Goodwin,  of New Palestine.  Also surviving are five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two brothers,  John K. Wickliff,  of Liberty township, and  Ed Wickliff,  of Greenfield.
          Funeral services will be held at the Liberty Church in VanBuren township Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Alonzo Hamilton officiating.  Burial will be made in the Liberty cemetery in charge of Loren H. Murphy.  Friends may call at the Murphy funeral home after 10:00 a.m. today.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Glasco  Sun
Cloud County, Kansas
April 10, 1930
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          Ambrose Copple was born in Shelby county, Indiana, Dec. 8, 1868 and departed this life April 4, 1930 at the Asbury Hospital, Salina, Kansas at the age of 61 years, 3 months and 27 days.
          He came to Glasco about 44 years ago and has lived in this section of the country ever since. The last ten years have been spent in the present home with his brother John.
          Ty Copple, as he was known, was a good man, a pleasant and accommodating neighbor, a helpful friend and a good natured person. He spent a number of years with Mr. and Mrs. Trimble, north east of Glasco, who appreciated very much the manner in which he relieved them of burden and responsibility in their declining years.
          Mr. Copple was one of a family of fifteen children. Seven of them have preceded him to the life beyond the grave.
          He leaves to mourn his loss: six brothers: John of the home near Delphos; Adam, Olympia, Wash.; Fred, of Lincoln, Neb.; Ed of Salina, Kans.; Arthur of Delphos; and Alph of Osborne. Two sisters: Mrs. Ellen Houstan of Enterprise, Kans.; and Mrs. Lulu Breen of Miltonvale; besides other relatives and friends.
          Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Albert D. Hall in the M.E. Church of Glasco April 6 and his body was laid to rest in Glasco cemetery.
Contributed by Angel Gebhart

The  Shelbyville  Democrat
Thursday, September 1, 1927
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TUBERCULOSIS  IS
CAUSE  OF  DEATH
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          Miss Zelma Gertrude Copple,  twenty-one years old, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. George Copple,  died at her home in west Franklin street at six o'clock this morning of tuberculosis, from which she had suffered since last March.  Miss Copple had been confined to her bed the past two weeks.  Funeral services will be conducted at the Fairview M. P. church in VanBuren township at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning, the Rev. Forest E. Crider, of this city, officiating.  Burial will be in the Liberty cemetery in charge of L. V. Hauk, funeral director.
          Miss Copple was well known in both this city and county and had many friends who will regret to learn of her death.  She was born in VanBuren township on June 10, 1906.  She had been a devoted member of the Fairview M. P. church since 1918 and always took an active interest in both Sunday school and church work.
          Besides the parents, She is survived by two sisters,  Mrs. Harry Goodwin,  of Moral township;  Miss Katherine Copple,  at home, and one brother,  Lewis Copple,  of this city.  She also had a number of other relatives residing in the county.  Friends may call at the late residence at any time to view the remains.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

A  Glasco  Newspaper
Cloud County, Kansas
Early May, 1920
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George W. Copple
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          "Taps" sounded for another of Glasco's old soldiers last Friday, when George W. Copple, one of our most loved old gentlemen, passed away at his home in this city. Mr. Copple, by his quiet, unassuming ways had not only held the highest confidence and respect of our oldest inhabitants, but was also a very good friend of many of the "youngsters" as he always maintained "youth of mind" even in his declining years. We will greatly miss his kindly countenance and friendly greetings, and the bereaved family can rest assured that the whole community shares their loss.
          Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, at the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. Stolson, and interment was in Glasco cemetery.
          Mr. Copple is also survived by 85 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
          George Washington Copple was born December 15, 1843 in Shelby Co., Indiana, and died at Glasco, KS, April 30, 1920, aged 76 years, 4 months and 15 days. He was married to Miss Easter Trimble, March 31, 1864. To this union were born 15 children, 11 of whom are now living. They are as follows: Mary Bell McBane and Jas. and Fredrick Copple of Glasco, Kansas, Lulu Breen, and Ambrose , John and Arthur Copple of Delphos, Kansas, Adam Copple of Olympia, WA, Ella Houston of Enterprise, Kansas, Edward Copple of Salina, Kansas and Alpha Copple of Osborne, Kansas.
          The beloved companion died in Sept 1911. Mr and Mrs. Copple joined the M.E. church in Indiana of which Mrs. Copple was a member when she died.
          Mr. Copple was a soldier in the Civil War. He was member of Co. I, 51st Regiment of Indiana, Volunteer army life and exposure brot on sickness which caused his early discharge. From this sickness he was never free.
          The march of another soldier is over, his battles are all fought, his victories all won, and as in other days he lies down to rest awhile under the arching sky, awaiting the bugle's call.
          The funeral was held 11 a.m. Sunday by Rev. Stolson of the M.E. Church.
Contributed by Angel Gebhart

A  Glasco  Newspaper
Cloud County, Kansas
Sunday, October 6, 1911
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Funeral of Mrs. Copple
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          At the advanced age of 66 years, 9 months and 26 days Mrs. Easter Ellen Copple passed to the Great Beyond on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1911. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Harding at the M.E. church Saturday, Sept. 30. Another good woman gone to her reward.
In Memoriam           Esther (sic) Ellen Trimble was born in Shelby County, Ind., July 23, 1844. She was united in marriage to Geo. W. Copple, March 30, 1864. They came to Kansas in 1887 settling in Meredith, afterwards residing in Glasco and vicinity. To them were born fifteen children, eleven of whom are living to mourn the loss of a devoted mother and comfort the bereaved father.
          Mrs. Copple joined the Methodist Episcopal church when sixteen years of age, and until disease took toll of her vitality, was a regular attendant at the services of her church.
          She has battled with a dread disease for a number of years during which time she has set an example of Christian fortitude and patience, awaiting the messenger whose mandates all must obey. She feared not the time of her departure, for her life had been such that death was robbed of its sting.
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Card of Thanks
We hereby desire to thank our many friends who so kindly aided us in our bereavement.
Geo. W. Copple
and children Contributed by Angel Gebhart

A  Shelbyville  Newspaper
February 2, 1907
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INJURIES  RESULT  FATALLY.
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Mrs. Amanda  Copple  Fell  on  Icy  Pavement
and  Death  Came  Yesterday.
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          Amanda Copple,  wife of  William E. Copple,  died at her home in Van Buren township yesterday.  About two weeks ago she fell on an icy walk, dislocating her hip and receiving internal injuries.  These injuries together with previous ailments were the cause of her death.
          She leaves a husband, one daughter, four sons, one brother and four sisters to mourn her loss.  The funeral will be held at her late home Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.  Interment at Pelham cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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