Shelby  County  Indiana
Obituaries

Stroup


The  Shelbyville  News
 Monday, October 21, 1963
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CARL  STROUP  DIES  IN  HOSPITAL
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Rites Wednesday For War I Veteran, 69
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Carl V. Stroup, 69, 721 Main St., died Sunday, October 20, 1963, Veterans Hospital, Indianapolis, emphysema.
WWI veteran.  Member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Member of Trinity Methodist Church.
Former employee of the J. O. Parrish Lumber Co.
Born August 6, 1894, Hendricks Township, d/o  Henry B. and  Alice Brannin Stroup.
 Married  Myrtle Wilson in 1924; she died in 1961.
Trinity Methodist Church with Rev. Harold Ping officiating.  Murphy Mortuary has arrangements.
Survivors:  two brothers,  Garnet Stroup, Hendricks Township and  Dale Stroup,  Shelbyville;  three step-children,  Harlan Yarber,  Shelbyville,  Mrs. Hazel Daniels, Indianapolis, and  William Harris, California.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Shelbyville  News
 Tuesday, December 2, 1954
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LEO  STROUP,  49,
DIES  IN  HOSPITAL
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          Ill for several months with a complication of diseases,  Leo Stroup,  49, city resident and former employe of the DePrez Ice and Coal Company, died at a Madison hospital at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.
          A native of Hendricks township, Mr. Stroup was born November 30, 1905, the son of  Henry and  Alice (Brannin) Stroup.  He is survived by a son, Leo Stroup, Jr., of near Carrollton; three brothers,  Dale  and  Carl Stroup  of this city and  Garnet Stroup of Hendricks township, and several nieces and nephews.
          Funeral rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Murphy Mortuary with Rev. M. Katayama in charge.  Interment will be in Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist cemetery.  Friends may call at the mortuary after noon Friday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Shelby  Democrat
 Thursday, May 28, 1925
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          Samuel P. Stroup  one of the best known men in Shelby county, and a man widely and favorable known in fraternal and business circles of the state died at one o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter,  Mrs. Frank Lansingkamp  2838 Washington Boulevard, Indianapolis, after a few days illness.
          Mr. Stroup had been in failing health from kidney trouble, for the past two years, but was considered in his customary condition, when he went to Indianapolis, last week, to attend the grand lodge meeting of the Odd Fellows.  On Thursday, he became seriously ill with uraemic poisoning, and despite all that medical attention could do, coma set in on Saturday and death occurred today.
          It does not often happen that a man is the recipient of honors in two fraternal lodges, such as was confered on Mr. Stroup.  He had had all the honors that the Indiana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows can give and after going thru the chairs he has been a Grand Camp Trustee continuously since 1896, and he is a Thirty-Third Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
          Samuel P. STroup was the youngest of seven children born to  Ruben and  Mary Ann Stroup.  He was born in Liberty township, this county, on Nov. 12, 1846, being seventy-eight years, six months and thirteen days of age at the time of death.  His father died when he was five years old.  His mother moved to Wayne county, where the family stayed for ten years, returning to Shelby county, which was ever afterwards Mr. Storup's home.  He farmed until 1874, when he engaged in the saw-mill and lumber manufacture business in Waldron for many years.  He was prominent in lumber circles, serving two terms as president of the state lumberman's association.  In 1892 he engaged in the lumber business in Missouri, also conducting the Waldron Mill.  He also, at one time had a large lumber mill at Danville, Ill.
          In 1890, Mr. STroup purchased an interest in the  Pinunell & Kemper Lumber Co., moving to Shelbyville.  He afterwards bought the entire business and conducted it until about ten years ago.  Since that time, he had lived a retired life always ready to greet old friends and make new ones.
          On January 5, 1872, Mr. Stroup was united in marriage with  Elizabeth C. Cotterman,  who passed away March 27, 1886.  Four children were born to this union, three of who survive.  On October 2, 1888, he married  Margaret DePrez,  who survives.  The three surviving children are  Charles Stroup,  of Niagra Fall, N.Y.,  Mrs. Alfred M. Glossbrenner  and  Mrs. Frank Lansingkamp, of Indianapolis.  One brother,  W. L. Stroup,  Danville, Ill., is also living.  In addition to belonging to the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges in this county, he is a member of the local lodge of Elks.
          In his active days, no one did more to make Waldron the thriving community it now is, than Sam Stroup.  He always took much price in Waldron, its growth and the care the people take of their properties.  His death removes a man, who was known, and loved in Masonic and Odd Fellow circles, in every part of the state.
          Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Waldron, at 10:30 o'clock, Wednesday morning,  Dr. J. W. Duncan, of Indianapolis officiating.  Interment will be made in the Ogden cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Shelbyville  Republican
 Monday, January 1, 1923
Page 1, column 5
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AGED  LADY  DIED  LATE  SATURDAY
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Mrs. Elizabeth Stroup Passed Away
At Her Home In Hendricks Township
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HOLD  FUNERAL  TUESDAY
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          Mrs. Elizabeth Stroup ,  age seventy-nine years, died Saturday night at ten o'clock, at her home in Hendricks township.  Her death was caused by a complication of diseases.  Mrs. Stroup was a native of Shelby county, and had spent all of her life in the county.  She was born April 16, 1843.  She was married to James Stroup fifty-three years ago.  Mr. Stroup died sixteen years ago in November.  She leaves one son, John Stroup, and one daughter,   Mrs. George Watson, both of Hendricks township; two brothers, David Collins,  of this city, and   Levi  Collins ,  of Hope; and two sisters, Miss  Amanda  Collins,  of Indianapolis, and   Mrs.  Miranda  Ross,  of Shelbyville.  Seven grandchildren also survive.
          Funeral services will be held at the Second Mount Pleasant Baptist church Tuesday morning at ten-thirty o'clock, the Rev. Carnes officiating.  Burial will be made in the church cemetery.  Fix and Son in charge.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Saturday, January 25, 1919
Page 1, column 4
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ALONZO  STROUP
Died Early Saturday Morning After Long Illness
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          Alonzo Stroup,  54 years old, formerly a resident of Hendricks township, died Saturday morning at 4:40 o'clock at the home of  James Webb in East Broadway.  His death was caused by a complication of diseases.
          Mr. Stroup was a son of  Peter and Mary Strope.  He leaves one sister, Mrs. Sarah Vawters, of Rochester, Indiana.  John Stroup, of Hendricks township, is a nephew.  Funeral arrangements will be annouinced later by Stewart & Fix.

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Ibid.
Monday, January 27, 1919
Page 3, column 6
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FUNERAL  OF  ALONZO  STROUP
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          The funeral of  Alonzo Stroup will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 o'clock at Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church.  The service will be conducted by the Rev. Chandler.  Friends may view the remains this evening from 7 to 9 at the home of  James Webb in east Broadway.
[Buried Second Mt. Pleasant Cemetery]
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Monday, March 4, 1918
Page 1, column 4
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          Henry B. Stroup  died at his home in Sugar Creek township, Saturday evening at 5 o'clock.  His age was 46 years and he was a son of  James and Elizabeth Stroup, who were residents of Hendricks township.  Deceased was engaged in merchandising for a number of years and had a wide acquaintance in the west part of the county.
          He was married to Alice May Brannin in 1891.  She and four children survive, they being  Carl, Garnet, Harley and Leo.  Mr. Stroup's mother is said to be critically ill.  John Stroup and  Mrs. George Watson,  of Hendricks township, are a brother and sister.  Mr. Stroup's church membership was with the Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist church.  Services will be conducted at this church Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock by the Rev. G. C. Chandler, of Franklin.  The Red Mens' lodge of Boggstown, will participate.  The interment will be made in the church grave yard.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Indianapolis  Star
 September 7, 1915
Page 4 Column 4
Deaths in Indiana

          SHELBYVILLE -- George Stroup, 66, is dead at Waldron.  A sister and four brothers survive.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla


The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday, November 29, 1906
Page 7, column 2
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          James Stroup died at his home in west Hendricks township at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday of Bright's disease, aged fifty-seven years, eight months and seventeen days.  Deceased leaves a widow and three children,  Henry and John Stroup  and  Mrs. Ola Watson, one brother,  Lon Stroup  of this city, and one sister,  Mrs. Sarah Vawters  of Rochester, Indiana.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant church, the Rev. Mr. Huckleberry officiating.  Cortege will leave the house at 10 a.m.  Interment in the Second Mt. Pleasant cemetery.  D. B. Wilson & Son, funeral directors.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelby  Republican
Tuesday, January 25, 1898
Page 1, column 4
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          Peter R. Stroup  died at his home one mile west of Waldron at 5:15 a.m. January 22, 1898 of heart trouble, age 68 years.  He was married to  Emaline Newton  in 1859.  Unto this union was born two sons one of which and the widow survive him.  Short funeral services were held at the house at 3 p.m., Sunday, January 23.  The remains were taken to Indianapolis on the 11 a.m. train Monday where interment took place in Crown Hill cemetery, the remains were in charge and will be accompanied to Indianapolis by M. G. Tindall.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Carolyn Hoffman


The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday, April 15, 1897
Page 3, column 2
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          Peter Stroup  died at the residence of his son,  James Stroup,  in West Hendricks township, at four p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1897, of dropsy, aged seventy-one years.  The remains were buried Saturday April 10.  Services at the Second Mount Pleasant church at 10:30 a.m.  Interment in the Mount Pleasant cemetery, D. B. Wilson & Son funeral directors.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Franklin  Democrat, Friday,
 Johnson County, Indiana Friday, April 16, 1897
Volume XXXVII, Number 40
Page 6, column 4
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BENGAL [Shelby County]
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          The infant child of  Henry Stroup and wife  died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at Second Mt. Pleasant.
Notes:  Gertie May Stroup.  Date of birth, 1896.  Date of death, 13 Apr 1897, Shelby County, Indiana.
Contributed by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry


The  Franklin  Democrat, Friday,
 Johnson County, Indiana Friday, April 16, 1897
Volume XXXVII, Number 40
Page 6, column 4
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BENGAL [Shelby County]
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          Peter Stroup  died April 8, of la grippe, age 76 years, at his son,  James Stroup's.  Father Stroup was one of the early settlers of this county, and was honored by all who knew him.  His beloved,  Mary,  passed from this world to the great beyond about a month ago with the same disease.  Burial at Second Mt. Pleasant Saturday.  They are both gone, but not forgotten by their many friends.
Notes:  Date of birth, circa 1821.  Date of death, 8 Apr 1897.
Contributed by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry


The  Shelby  Democrat
February 25, 1897
Page 3
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          Mary J. Stroup,  died at her residence in West Hendricks township at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1897, aged sixty seven years.  The remains were buried Friday, Feb. 19.  Services at the Second Mount Pleasant church at eleven a.m.  The Rev. E. O. Duncan officiating.  Interment in the Mount Pleasant cemetery.  Cortege will leave the house at ten a.m.  D. B. Wilson and Son funeral directors.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Daily  Republican
Wednesday, April 6, 1887
Page 3, column 4
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OBITUARY
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          Elizabeth C. Cotterman  was born July 27, 1851, and was married to  Samuel P. Stroup  January 5, 1871, died in Waldron, Indiana, March 27, 1887, aged 35 years and 8 months.  She joined the Lutheran church at age 16, thus early in life giving her heart to the Lord.  She leaves three children, the oldest fifteen years, the youngest eight years old, and a husband to mourn as only those can mourn who have lost a good mother and a kind and affectionate wife.  One child, a babe, a few days old, preceded her only three days.  Just a few hours before she died she called her husband to her side, telling him she must soon leave him, saying,  "I have always looked on death as something terrible, but I find it pleasant now.  I haveno fear of death, but I regret to leave you and the children."  She was especially anxious about  Estella,  the youngest, saying - "I would like to live to see her grown," but being assured that Estella should be well cared for said she could die content.  After speech was gone the weeping husband asked her if she was willing to go.  She nodded her head indicating that she was.
          Early in life she lost her mother and her father died about ten years ago.  Two sisters, one brother and one half brother to mourn her departure.
          Sister Stroup was a good neighbor and the people of Waldron will greatly miss her.  The poor will ever hold her in grateful remembrance.  Her hand was ever open to those in need or distress.  None knew her but to love her.  The funeral services took place on Tuesday and were directed by the Rebecca Lodge of I.O.O.F., the lodges of Shelbyville, Greensburg, and St. Paul assisting the Waldron lodge.  Funeral sermon was preached at the M.E. church by Rev. Stiwalt, of Mulberry, a very large audience being in attendance.  The remains were then followed by a large precession to the Ogden cemetery where the last sad rites were performed by the Rebeccas.  The family have the sympathy of all in this sad affliction.  Peace be to her ashes.
Contributed by Barb Huff

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