Shelby  County  Indiana
Obituaries

Runnebohm


The  Shelbyville  News
Thursday, October 17, 2002
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Paul Francis Runnebohm, 75, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002.
Born June 20, 1927, in Shelby County, he was the son of  Edward and Matilda (Miller) Runnebohm.  Married  Alberta Ernestes  on Nov. 19, 1949, and she preceded him in death on July 2, 1972.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Paula) Leap  of Flat Rock,  Joan McKinzie  of St. Paul and  Mrs. Mark (Julie) Eaton  of Indianapolis; three sons, Mike E. Runnebohm  and  Tim Runnebohm, both of Shelbyville, and  Joe F. Runnebohm  of Flat Rock; two sisters,  Mrs. Richard (Kathryn) Marshall  and  Ruth Schaf, both of Shelbyville; one brother,  Ray Runnebohm  of Shelbyville; three daughters-in-law, Terri Runnebohm  and  Dawn Runnebohm, both of Shelbyville, and  Jackie Runnebohm of Flat Rock; one sister-in-law, Sandy Runnebohm  of Shelbyville; and 15 grandchildren.
Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Lifelong farmer in Shelby County.
Member of St. Vincent Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.
Funeral services St. Vincent Catholic Church, with Father Paul Landwerlen officiating.
Burial St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery in Shelby County.
Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Catholic Church, 4218 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, In 46176.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Shelbyville  News
September 14, 2002
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Debra Ann Runnebohm, 42, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove.
Born Feb. 2, 1960, in Shelbyville, she was the d/o  James  and  Judy (Aulby) Pruitt.  On April 7, 2002, she married  Garry Runnebohm, and he survives.
Other survivors include her parents, of Shelbyville; two sons, Dustin Runnebohm  and  Jesse Runnebohm, both of Shelbyville; one grandson, Austin Runnebohm  of Shelbyville; and one brother, Jimmy Pruitt  of Shelbyville.
Preceded in death by one sister.
Shelbyville High School graduate.
Homemaker.
Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., with the Rev. John Fink officiating.
Burial St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery in Shelby County.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Shelbyville  News
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
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Rose Marie Runnebohm, 71, lifelong Shelbyville resident, died this morning, July 10, 2002, at Major Hospital. Born July 26, 1930, in Ripley County, d/o  Earl  and  Hazel (Land) Hall.  Married  Clifford Runnebohm  on Dec. 31, 1950, and he preceded her in death on June 24, 1988.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Runnebohm,  Garry Runnebohm,  Mick Runnebohm  and  Rick Runnebohm, all of Shelbyville; two daughters, Mrs. J. R. (Terri) Stephen  of St. Paul and  Sherri Ewick  of Shelbyville; one sister, Tootsie Mays  of Shelbyville; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one grandson.
Employed with Shelbyville Central Schools for 15 years, as a cafeteria worker.  Employed with Admiral and KCL.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.
Burial St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery in Shelby County.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Shelbyville  News
Fri., April 3, 1992
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          ELIZABETH A. "Betty" "RUNNEBOHM, 85 Heritage Manor, died Thursday, Apr. 2, 1992, at Major Hospital. Born Apr. 20, 1906, in Richmond, daughter of Clarence and Irene (Hawekotte) Buening. On Nov. 28, 1933, she married Anthony F. Runnebohm, who preceded her in death on Mar. 5, 1959. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and had been a resident of Shelbyville since 1933, moving from Richmond. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Virginia) Beckman, Richmond. A brother preceded her in death. Services at St. Joseph Catholic Church, calling at Carmony-Ewing Harrison St. Funeral Home, with burial at the St. Vincent Cemetery.
Contributed by Carolyn Hoffman


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Wednesday, April 11, 1951
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ILLNESS  FATAL  TO    
    RUNNEBOHM  BOY
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Local Youth, 10, Dies At
St. Vincent's Hospital
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          Edward Anthony Runnebohm, 10, son of  Mr. and Mrs. Edward Runnebohm  of east of this city, died at 7:00 o'clock Tuesday evening in St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis.  The boy became ill Tuesday morning with a blood infection and was taken to the Indianapolis hospital.
          He was born July 30, 1940, in Shelby county and was the son of  Edward and  Matilda Runnebohm.  He attended St. Vincent Catholic school and was a member of the St. Vincent Catholic Church.
          Surviving with the parents are three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Schaf,  Mrs. Richard Marshall,  and  Mrs. Lloyd Kuhn  all of Shelby county, and two brothers, Paul Runnebohm  of Shelby county and  Raymond  at home.
        Funeral services will be held at the church Friday morning at 9:00 o'clock.  Rev. Anthony Seger will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Vincent cemetery.  Friends may call at the Murphy Mortuary after 4:00 p.m. Thursday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Friday, April 10, 1942
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RESIDENT  OF    
        COUNTY DIES
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          Mrs. Elizabeth Runnebohm, 66, lifelong resident of Shelby county, died at her home, five miles east of Shelbyville at 5:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon.  She had been ill for only the past few days.  She was the widow of  Frank Runnebohm, who preceded her in death May 19, 1924.  Mrs. Runnebohm was born March 1, 1876, the daughter of  John and  Elizabeth Lux.  She married  Frank Runnebohm September 28, 1897.  Surviving are eight children:  Edward,  John and  Frank Runnebohm, of Shelby county;  Mrs. John Beyer and  Mrs. Frank Beyer, of Shelby county;  Mrs. Clarence Martin, of Bloomington;  Mrs. Edwin Haverkos, of Franklin county;  Mrs. Dalton Thoman, of Chicago;  Matthew,  George and  Clara Runnebohm, died in infancy.  In addition five brothers of a family of thirteen,  John,  Nicholas and  Tony Lux, of Indianapolis;  Peter Lux, of Shelbyville, and  Ed Lux, of Shelby county, survive, together with forty-two grandchildren.
          Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday at the St. Vincent Catholic church.  The Rev. Bankowiski, pastor of the church, will officiate.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the late home any time after 5:00 o'clock this afternoon.  Funeral arrangements are in charge of Loren H. Murphy, funeral director.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Terri Sexton


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Tuesday, May 20, 1924
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WELL  KNOWN  MAN    
    DIED  YESTERDAY
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Frank Joseph Runnebohm
Died At His Home
In The St. Vincent Community
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BEEN  FARMER    
    ALL  HIS  LIFE
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          Mr. Joseph Runnebohm died at 11:45 o'clock Monday night at his home five miles east of this city in the St. Vincent community.  His death was caused from a complication of diseases, as he had been in failing health for the past six months.  Mr. Runnebohm was taken seriously ill about three weeks ago.
          The deceased was the son of  Harry Anthony and Elizabeth Runnebohm, and was born on the farm where he passed away on July 17, 1876.  His age was 48 years, 10 months and 2 days.  He had been engaged in farming all his life and was educated in the schools of this county.  He was also a member of the St. Vincent Catholic Church.
          On September 28, 1896 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Lux, who with five daughters and three sons survive.  They are Mrs. John Beyer and  Mrs. Franklin Beyer, of Liberty township;  Mrs. Clarence Martin, of this city, and  Misses Cecelia and Gertrude, at home;  Edward,  John and  Frank Runnebohm, Jr., also of Liberty township.  Other relatives are six sisters,  Mrs. Andy Peters, of Brookville,  Mrs. Elizabeth Enxel, of Pleasant Ridge, Oklahoma,  Mrs. John Ast, Mt. Hope, Kansas,  Miss Dina Runnebohm, of Prescott,  Mrs. Ben Grower, of Walnut Hills, Ohio,  Mrs. Anna Fischer, of Pomona, Kansas, and two brothers, John Runnebohm, of Cincinnati and  Andrew Runnebohm, of Prescott.  Also six grandchildren and his aged mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Lux, of Indianapolis.  Announcement of the funeral service will be made later by R. T. Stewart, funeral director in charge.  Friends are requested to omit flowers.
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Ibid.
Wednesday, May 21, 1924
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RUNNEBOHM  FUNERAL
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          Funeral services for Frank J. Runnebohm, who died Monday night at his home east of town, will be held Friday morning at nine o'clock at the Y.M.I. Hall, the Rev. Father Wolf officiating.  Interment will be made in St. Vincent Cemetery, R. T. Stewart in charge.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Terri Sexton


The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday January 30, 1902
Page 5 column 4
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ELIZABETH  RUNNEBAUM
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Death of an Aged and
Highly Respected Lady
This Morning
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          Mrs. Elizabeth Mayrose Runnebaum, wife of  Anthony Runnebaum, died on Friday at their residence in Prescott, in the seventy-first year of her age.  She was stricken with paralysis about six weeks ago, from which she never recovered, and last Wednesday a second stroke came, resulting in her death this morning at nine o'clock.
          Her maiden name was Elizabeth Mayrose.  She was married to Mr. Anthony Runnebaum about forty-eight years ago.  To them were born ten children, nine of whom survive her, they are:  Mrs. Mary Peters, Brookville;  Mrs. Elizabeth Engsel, Cincinnati, Ohio;  Mrs. Carrie Ost, Oklahoma;  Mrs. Rosa Grover, Cincinnati, Ohio;  Mrs. Anna Fisher, Prescott, and  Miss Dena Runnebaum,  Barney Runnebaum, deceased,  John Runnebaum, of Cincinnati,  Andy and Frank Runnebaum, of Prescott.
          Mr. Runnebaum and wife moved here from St. Marys, Franklin county, about thirty-five years ago and located on a farm near Prescott, where they reared their family.  Recently they moved to Prescott and were living there at the time of her death.  Mrs. Runnebaum was a member of the Catholic church and was a good woman and respected by all who knew her.  She died with her children and husband at her bedside.
          The funeral took place at the St. Vincent church Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Father Bauer preached the funeral.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Terri Sexton

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