Shelby County Indiana History & Genealogy, Obituaries

Shelby County Indiana
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McKay

The Shelbyville News
February 2, 2007
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Carroll F. "Herk" McKay, 81, of Goodman, Wis.., died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis..
Born June 16, 1925, in Shelbyville, s/o Troy McKay and Margaret Walton.
Married Frances Greer on Feb. 20, 1947, and she survives.
Other survivors: daughters, Cathy Gresham, Cheryl Chorkauciu, Christine Anderson and Cynthia McKay, all of Illinois, and Caryn Boudreaux of Louisiana; two sisters, Linda Boles of Shelbyville and Letha Hall of Rushville; one brother, Stanley Walton of Shelby County; and several grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents; one son, Carroll McKay Jr.; two sisters, Beaulah Anderson and Shirley Hendrickson; and two brothers, Keith McKay and Gerald McKay.
Justen Funeral Home in Wonder Lake, Ill.; cremation.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
June 13, 2005
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Keith Eugene McKay, 68, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born Aug. 21, 1936, Shelby County, s/o Troy H. McKay and Margaret J. (Robertson) Walton.
Survivors: son, Brian (wife, Robin) McKay of Shelbyville; daughter, Marsha Foreman of Shelbyville; two brothers, Carroll (wife, Frances) McKay of Goodman, Wis., and Stanley (wife, Barbara) Walton of Shelbyville; two sisters, Linda Boles of Shelbyville and Letha Hall of Rushville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Preceded in death by one brother, Gerald McKay, and two sisters, Shirley Hendrickson and Beulah Anderson.
Lifelong resident of this area.
Employed as a forklift operator by KCL Corp. for 21 years; retired 1999.
Attended Shelbyville and Morristown high schools.
Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with the Rev. David Humphrey officiating.
Burial:   Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Madison.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Friday, February 16, 2001
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L. Faye McKay, 78, of Indianapolis, former Shelbyville resident, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001.
Born April 1, 1922, in Shelby County, d/o Roy E. McKay and Myrtle L. (DeBaun) McKay Worland.
Survivors include one niece, Elizabeth Ann Koppeser of Newark, Del., and one great-nephew, Adam Koppeser of Newark, Del.
Preceded in death by one sister, Betty Gayle Rodgers.
Greenwood Cemetery, Main Street and U.S. 31, Greenwood, with the Rev. Ann Hutchins Case officiating.
Wilson St. Pierre Greenwood Chapel Funeral Home, Greenwood.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Greensburg Daily News
Saturday December 31, 1977
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Miss Hazel McKay, 87, died Friday evening in the IOOF Nursing Home.
Miss McKay was born April 14, 1890, the daughter of Jasper and Margaret Ensminger McKay in Shelby County, where she was a resident until she came to Greensburg in 1972. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge No. 355 in Shelbyville.
Surviving is one niece, Jane McClure, of Kokomo.
The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 Tuesday in the IOOF chapel, with burial in South Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Porter-Oliger-Pearson funeral Home.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelbyville News
Monday June 21, 1971
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RITES SET FOR
IRA F. McKAY
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Ira F. McKay, 87, died Saturday at 5:36 p.m. at the Heritage House Convalescent Center, where he had been a patient since June, 1968. He formerly lived at 266 West South street.
Mr. McKay was born in Shelby County June 14, 1884, the son of Theodore and Jennie (Ensminger) McKay.
A resident of Shelbyville for 60 years, he was employed as a clerk at the Shelbyville Post Office for 46 years, retiring in 1954. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Knights of Pythias lodge and the National Association of Retired Civil Employees.
Survivors are a niece and nephew, Mrs. Jack McCabe, Shelbyville, and Robert M. Griffey, Roanoke, Virginia.
Services will be Tuesday at the Sleeth Funeral Home with burial in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
Submitted and summarized by Barb Huff for John Ballard

The Morristown Messenger
Thursday, March 21, 1968
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EUNICE MCKAY
DIES MONDAY
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Mrs. Eunice M. McKay, 77, of near Rushville and a former resident of the Morristown area, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday at Rush County Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Services were held at the Moster and Sons Mortuary in Rushville at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, with Rev. James Ranard officiating. Burial was in Concord Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mrs. McKay was born in Hancock County and was the daughter of James H. and Sally (Matlock) Colestock. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rushville and a life member of the Freeport Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service. Her husband, John H. McKay, died Dec. 5, 1951. Mrs. McKay had lived in Rush County for the past 20 years and in the Morristown area for 35 years previously.
Survivors are one son, James McKay of near Rushville; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Clary, and two grandchildren.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Saturday, January 20, 1968
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MRS. MCKAY
DIES IN HOSPITAL
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Rites Monday FOR
Waldron Resident, 78
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Mrs. Virginia Ethel McKay, 78, of Waldron, died at 8:15 a.m. today at Major Hospital, where she had been a patient for two months. She had been in failing health for two years. Mrs. McKay was a former resident of the Vienna community. She was a member of the Waldron Methodist Church and the Ladies Class of the church. She was also a charter member of the Vienna Wednesday Afternoon Club.
Born in Blue Ridge on June 10, 1899, Mrs. McKay was the daughter of Dr. W. T. and Virginia (Neal) Shrout. On April 11, 1911, she was married to Elbert McKay who died March 7, 1962. Five brothers and sisters also preceded in death. Several nieces and nephews survive.
Services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Carmony Funeral Home in St. Paul, with the Rev. Edgar Cooper, assisted by the Rev. Robert Hampton, officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Carolyn Hoffman

The Shelbyville News
Monday, May 28, 1962
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ROBERT MCKAY
DIES IN FLORIDA
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Ex-Local Insurance
Man Stricken at 64
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Robert E. McKay, 64, widely known former local insurance man, died suddenly Monday evening at his home at Vero Beach, Fla. He had suffered from a heart condition since moving to Florida in 1953 and died shortly after another seizure at dinner time yesterday.
Mr. McKay's family lived in Shelby county for many years and the MdKay Road at the south edge of Shelbyville was named after the family.
He was connected with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for nearly 30 years in Shelbyville before moving to Florida where he served briefly as a district supervisor but then retired because of his health.
A World War I veteran, he was a member of the Elks Lodge here for many years and a member of the First Methodist Church of Vero Beach.
The son of Jasper and Maggie (Ensminger) McKay, he was born in Shelby County and was married to Edelle Woodard, who survives with two sons, Robert W., of Houston, Tex. and Kim McKay, of Mobile, Ala., and a sister, Miss Hazel McKay, of this city.
Funeral services and burial will be at Vero Beach but details were not learned here today. George L. Stubbs, a close friend, flew to Vero Beach after being notified of his death last night.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Wednesday, March 7, 1962
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ELBERT MCKAY
DIES AT HOME
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Rites Saturday For
Waldron Resident, 78
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Elbert Elmer McKay, 78, a retired farmer and school teacher in Shelby County for 11 years, died at 11 a.m. today at his home in Waldron. He had been in failing health for the past five years and death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Born in Van Buren Township April 29, 1883, Mr. McKay was son of Marion and Mary McKay. On April 11, 1911, he married Virginia Ethel Schrout who survives with a half-brother, Lloyd McKay of Lewis Creek, and a step-sister, Mrs. Ruth Stickford of this city. Three brothers and four sisters preceded in death.
Mr. McKay was a member of the Waldron Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at the Carmony Funeral Home in St. Paul Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery, Rev. Ross Van Dine will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Contributed by Carolyn Hoffman

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday August 27, 1940
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AGED COUNTY RESIDENT DIES
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Theodore McKay, 82, Succumbs
In Home of Son-in-law and Daughter
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Becoming seriously ill a week ago at the summer home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Bert Griffey, Theodore B. McKay, 82, died at 3:30 a.m. today at the home of another son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Howard, of three miles east of Norristown. Mr. McKay resided with Mr. and Mrs. Howard and was taken there Sunday afternoon.
Born in Union township August 14, 1858, he taught in the county schools for many years and also was a groceryman in various communities.
Mr. McKay was married twice. His first wife was Miss Jennie Ensminger, who died in 1891. Two children were born to this union. They are Mrs. Bert Griffey and Ira McKay, both of this city. On May 11, 1892, he was married to Miss Mamie Gauntt. Mrs. Howard was a child of this marriage. Mrs. McKay died April 1, 1938. Also surviving are two grandchildren.
Mr. McKay was a member of the Geneva Methodist church and a life member of the local Knights of Pythias lodge.
Funeral services will be held at the Geneva church Wednesday at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Gladys Marsh, former pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Morris H. Sleeth. Friends may call at any time.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelbyville Republican
Saturday April 2, 1938
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MRS. M. M'KAY DIES AT HOME
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Funeral Monday for Geneva Resident; Husband survives
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Seriously ill for the past two weeks, Mrs. Mamie McKay, age seventy-one, died at her home in Geneva Friday morning at 10:15 o'clock. Death was caused by asthma of the heart.
Mrs. McKay was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gauntt and was born in Illinois February 4, 1867. She lived in Marion, Shelby county, for many years. She was united in marriage with Theodore McKay May 18, 1892.
Survivors are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Russell Howard, of Noble township; two step-children, Mrs. Bert Griffey and Ira McKay, both of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Carter, of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. James Pickerell, of Rush county, and Mrs. Alvin Ryon, of Greensburg; a brother, Will Gauntt, of Portland, Oregon, and a granddaughter and grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Morris H. Sleeth funeral home Monday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gladys Marsh, pastor of the Geneva church, officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelbyville Republican
Sat. Jan 24, 1931
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Franklin M'Kay Dies In Waldron
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Retired Farmer, Former Township Trustee,
Victim Paralytic Stroke
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Daughters, Widow Survive
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Two months of serious illness subsequent to a stroke of paralysis resulted in death at three o'clock this morning for Franklin P. McKay, seventy years old, at his home in Waldron.
Mr. McKay served as trustee of Liberty township from 1907 until 1913.   He was a school teacher for nineteen years, after which he became a successful farmer. Fifteen years ago he retired from farming and made his home in Waldron.
He was born in Union township, this county, Sept. 10, 1860. All his life had been spent in Shelby county. His marriage to Miss Annabelle Heck took place in 1890. Four children, three surviving, were born to them. They are: Mrs. Mable Thornburg and Mrs. Fred Keeling, of near Waldron, and Miss Unice McKay, who is teaching in Cincinnati, O.   Mr. McKay also leaves the widow, a brother Theodore McKay, of Geneva, and four grandchildren.   Another brother Jasper McKay, was trustee of Addison township at the time of his recent death.
Mr. McKay was a member of the Waldron M. E. church. The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Vienna church, south of Blue Ridge, with Rev. C. B. Atkinson and Rev. Ralph Minton, both of Waldron, officiating.   Burial will be in the church cemetery in charge of Carmony brothers.
Submitted by Janet Franklin

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday August 6, 1929
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JASPER McKAY DIES SUDDENLY
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Local Man Suffers Fatal Attack of Acute
Indigestion At Home Monday Night
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TRUSTEE OF ADDISON TOWNSHIP
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Had Previously Served as Trustee of
Liberty and Shelby Townships
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Jasper N. McKay, trustee of Addison township, died suddenly Monday night at 7:45 o'clock at his home, 837 Elm street, following an attack of acute indigestion. Mr. McKay enjoyed his usual good health yesterday and did not complain of feeling bad until he suffered the fatal attack.
He was serving his third year as trustee of Addison township and had previously held the office of trustee of Liberty township for seven years and of Shelby township for four years. He had also been a teacher for many years. Most of his life had been spent in Liberty township. For the past seven years he had made his home in Shelbyville. At the time of death Mr. McKay was seventy-one years of age.
His marriage to Miss Margaret Ensminger took place April 5, 1883, and five children were born to them, four of whom survive. Mrs. McKay's death occurred in March of 1919. A daughter, Mrs. Edith Arbuckle, preceded in death in 1920.
A number of years ago, Mr. McKay became a member of the Vienna church east of Middletown and later became a member of the West Street Methodist church of this city. He was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias lodge at Blue Ridge and the Waldron order of Odd Fellows.
He leaves; one son, Robert E. McKay, of Greensburg, formerly of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Aquilla [Norma] Marshall, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Frank McKay, of Waldron and Dora McKay, of near Sandusky, and four grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the West Street Methodist Episcopal church, with the Rev. R.R. Cross officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing, funeral director.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, March 17, 1919
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DIED EARLY TODAY
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Mrs. J. N. M'Kay, Prominent Woman,
To Be Buried Wednesday Morning
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INFLUENZA CAUSE
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Mrs. Margaret Ensminger McKay, wife of Jasper N. McKay, died at 12:50 o'clock this morning at their home, two miles south of here on the Smithland pike in Shelby township. Mrs. McKay had been ill only a short time of influenza, which developed into pneumonia causing her death.
She was born March 5, 1866 in the county and was the daughter of Julian and Jean Ensminger, prominent residents of the county. She was 53 years old. In April 5, 1883 she was married to J. N. McKay, now trustee of Shelby township. They lived in this county since. She was the mother of five children, four daughters and one son. They are; Mrs. A. B. Marshall, this city; Mrs. A. B. Winkler, Kokomo; Mrs. E. T. Arbuckle, Rays Crossing; Miss Hazel at home and Robert, at home. The son recently returned from sixteen months service in France. Besides these she leaves four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Orlando Hayworth and Miss Katherine Ensminger, both of this city; Mrs. Will Jones, Rays Crossing and John Ensminger, Liberty township.
She was a member of the Vienna M.E. Church for many years and in 1911 moved her membership to the West street church in this city. She was one of the active conscientious workers of the church and a devoted mother.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Wednesday morning in the West street church, the Rev. Daugherty, pastor of the church and Rev. S. J. Cross, former pastor, now in Sullivan, will conduct the services. Burial will be made in Forest Hill.
Submitted by Barb Huff for John Ballard

A Shelbyville Newspaper
Thursday, April 1, 1915
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Mrs. N. B. McKay.
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Mrs. Myra Belle McKay, 67 years old, wife of N. B. McKay, is dead at their home in Greensburg, having fallen a victim to pneumonia and paralysis last Friday. She was the mother of George McKay, of this city, and eight other children survive her. Tho their homes are widely scattered over the United States and Canada, all the children were at her bedside for the last fond farewell. She had been ill three weeks.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday April 7, 1898
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OBITUARY
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Mary McKay died at her home in VanBuren township, March 28, 1898, at three o'clock a.m., of lung trouble. Was buried March 29. [Liberty Cemetery] Services at the Liberty Church at one o'clock p.m., the Rev. Hughes officiating, assisted by Rev. Barclay.
Deceased was the daughter of Samuel and Permelia Bassett. She was united in marriage to Marion McKay, February 26, 1871. Unto them eight children were born, four sons and four daughters, one of which, little Mina, was called before her, about three months ago. She leaves besides her seven children, a loving husband to mourn her loss. In the death of Mrs. McKay her family loses a loving mother and a kind companion, and the church one of its best workers. She was loved and honored by all who knew her, and as long as health permitted, associated with her friends, always carrying a pleasant smile and kind words for all she met. During her several months of suffering, she was very patient, yet often calling upon her Heavenly Father in these words, “Come, Come, and Take Me Home.” And now that her spirit has gone to its Eternal Home, all we can do is say we will go to her.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
February 25, 1897
Page 3
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          Samuel McKay, aged eighty years, an old resident at Flat Rock, died at the home of his son, Lucellas McKay, at eleven o'clock Thursday, February 18, 1897, of apoplexy. Mr. McKay was born in Switzerland county, Ind. He came to Shelby county some forty years ago. He was an honest, upright citizen, honored and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, one son and two daughters. Funeral services were held in the Lewis Creek Baptist church at ten o'clock, February 20, 1897. Funeral in charge of Edwards and & Hageman.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday June 18, 1891
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Jennie M. [Ensminger], wife of : T. B. McKay, died at the family residence, No. 51 east Walker street, Tuesday evening at 9:20, aged 32 years, four months and sixteen days. The body will be interred at the Trackwell graveyard in Liberty township, on Thursday morning; cortege leaving the residence at 8 o’clock. D. B. Wilson funeral director.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

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