The  Shelbyville  Republican
Tuesday July 1, 1947
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DOUBLE  FUNERAL
FOR  MRS. WEINANTZ  AND  BABY
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          Double funeral services for Mrs. Susie Thurston Weinantz and her infant son, Larry, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thurston in Washington township.  Mrs. Weinantz was the wife of Harry E. Weinantz, of Greenfield.
          Burial will be made in the Patterson cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
          Mrs. Weinantz died Saturday night at the Major hospital following the birth of the baby Saturday.  The baby died Sunday.
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The  Shelbyville  Republican
Monday June 30, 1947
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WEINANTZ  RITE  TO  BE  TUESDAY
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Mrs. Susie Thurston Weinantz Dies at Hospital
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          Mrs. Susie Thurston Weinantz, 36, wife of Harry E. Weinantz, died Saturday night at the Major Hospital following the birth of a son.  Her home was at 625 North State street, Greenfield, but until six years ago she had been a resident of Washington township.
          The daughter of  Claude and  Carrie Simpson Thurston, she was born in Johnson county June 26, 1911.  She was married to Harry E. Weinantz June 24, 1933.  Mrs. Weinantz was a member of the Greenfield Christian church.  She was also a member of the Order of eastern Star at Greenfield.
          Surviving are the husband; three children,  Larry, the son born Saturday,  Edwin, 7, and  Helen, 4; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thurston, of Washington township, two brothers,  Paul, of Washington township,  Clyde, Shelby township, and two sisters,  Ruth and  Jessie, both of Washington township.
          Funeral services will be conducted at the home of her parents in Washington township at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.  Burial will be in the Patterson cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Tuesday April 6, 1943
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DEATH  CLAIMS  COUNTY  MAN
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          Louis C. Weinantz, age seventy-eight, lifelong resident of Shelby county, died at his home in Washington township at 5:25 a.m. Monday.  He has been in failing health for the past 15 years.
          Mr. Weinantz was born at the home where death occurred on September 17, 1864, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Weinantz, natives of Germany. He was a member of the Shelbyville Odd Fellows lodge and of the McQuiddy Rebekah lodge.
          Early in life he was married to  Lora O. Fately, who died on November 23, 1907.  Two sons, who survive, were born to this union.  They are Roy, at home, and Floyd, of Greensburg.  There also is one surviving grandchild.
          Mr. Weinantz was later married to  Anna Boger.  She preceded him in death on January 29, 1938.
          Funeral services will be held at the late home, near Fenns Station, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Quentin Gray officiating.  Burial will be made in the Flat Rock cemetery in charge of Morris H. Sleeth.  Friends may call at the late home at any time.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Monday January 31, 1938
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DIES  AT  HOME
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Mrs. Anna Weinantz, 79, Dies; Rites Tuesday
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          Mrs. Anna Weinantz, 79, wife of Louis C. Weinantz, died at their home, seven miles south of this city, on the Columbus road, near Fenns Station, at 6:30 o’clock Saturday evening, after an illness of several months due to heart disease.  She had been seriously ill one week.
          The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Boger and was born in Drakeville, Davies County, Iowa, June 17, 1859.  On December 19, 1909, she married Mr. Weinantz, who survives with two stepsons, Roy and  Floyd Weinantz, of Greensburg.
          Survivors also include one grandson, one brother,  Henry C. Boger, of Shelby township; one sister,  Mrs. Ed D. Comstock, of Shelbyville. Other relatives include a niece,  Mrs. Ed Buescher, who was reared by Mrs. Weinantz.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian church, the Rebekah lodge, and the Mt. Gilead Ladies Aid Society.
          Funeral services will be held at the home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Dr. C. A. Bowler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate and burial will be in the Flat Rock cemetery in charge of Morris H. Sleeth, funeral directors.  Members of the Rebekah lodge will hold services at the home.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Saturday June 22, 1935
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MRS. WEINANTZ  PASSES  AWAY
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Woman, 77, Dies at Home After an Illness of Several Months
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          Mrs. Elizabeth Weinantz, age 77, died at her home in Washington township Friday night at 8:30 o’clock following an illness of several months.
          She was born February 8, 1858, in New Jersey and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Held. Her marriage to George Weinantz who preceded her in death took place in 1888. Five children were born.
          Surviving are three sons,  William,  Ralph and  Russell Weinantz, all of Shelby county; two daughters,  Mrs. Ursula Clark of Shelby county, and  Mrs. Frances Cochran, of Winona Lake; three step-children,  Herman Weinantz of Shelbyville;  Mrs. Cora Thomas, of Newcastle, and  Mrs. Rose Scudder, of Fountaintown; twenty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
          Mrs. Weinantz has been a member of the Flat Rock Christian church for forty-six years and was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Norristown.
          Funeral services will be held at the Flat Rock Christian church Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Edwin V. Hayden, pastor of the church, and the Rev. T. J. Wilson, of Shelbyville, will officiate. Burial will be in the Flat Rock cemetery in charge of  C. L. Wilson, St. Paul funeral director.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Thursday September 21, 1933
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PHILIP  SETH  WEINANTZ  DIES
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Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weinantz
Died at Home of Parents
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          Philip Seth Weinantz, infant son of  Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weinantz, died at the home of his parents in Washington township, this morning shortly after birth.
          Besides the parents the baby leaves one brother,  Morris, 7 years old, and two sisters,  Doris Jean, 8, and  Barbara Louise, 5; the grandparents,  Mr. and Mrs. George Ropp, of Washington township, and  Mrs. Elizabeth Weinantz, Washington township.
          Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the home, Rev. T. J. Wilson officiating.  Burial will be in the Flat Rock cemetery, in charge of C. L. Wilson, funeral director.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
August 25, 1919
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GEORGE  WEINANTZ
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Lewis Creek Farmer Died at Home Early This Morning
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          George Weinantz, 70 years old, prominent farmer, died at 4:15 o’clock this morning, at his home, 1 ˝ miles east of Lewis Creek, of uraemic poisoning, following an illness of several weeks.  Funeral services will be held at the Christian church in Flat Rock at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Eugene Martin, of Columbus, officiating.  Burial will be made in the Flat Rock cemetery.
          Mr. Weinantz is survived by his widow, four sons, four daughters and one brother.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Monday September 25, 1911
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
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          Mrs. Catherine Weinantz, one of the best known and most highly respected of the aged ladies of this county, passed away at four-thirty o’clock Saturday morning at the home of her son,  Louis Weinantz, one mile north of Lewis Creek.  Her death was due to cancer, from which she had been a sufferer for the past several years.  Mrs. Weinantz was born in Baden, Germany, on March 7th in the year 1826, making her at the time of her death, eighty-five years, six months and seventeen days of age.  She came with her father to this country in the year 1841 and settled in the state of Ohio where she resided until the year 1849, when she and her husband moved to Indiana in the near vicinity of Lewis Creek.  In the year 1893 she and her family removed to this city where they have always resided until a few months ago, when she went to the home of her son.  She has, since the age of fourteen, been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has always taken a leading part in the church work, always ready and willing to accept and accomplish any and all duties that were hers to perform as a faithful and devoted follower of her religion.  Mrs. Weinantz is survived by two sons, George and  Louis Weinantz, both of this county.  The funeral services will be conducted at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning at the West Street Methodist church in this city, Rev. Samuel Hawkins, of Lewis Creek, assisted by the Rev. J. T. Scull officiating.  The interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery under the direction of Hageman, Hawkins & Hendrickson.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Monday November 25, 1907
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HAD  ATTACK  OF  HEART  TROUBLE
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Mrs. Lora Weinantz Falls From Buggy And Is Picked Up Dead
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Was Brought On By Fright
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          Mrs. Lora Weinantz, who resides in Washington township, died suddenly, the result of an attack of heart trouble, Saturday evening while driving her horse near Fenn’s station.
          The woman who was subjected to heart trouble, together with her son, spent the day in this city trading.  They started for their home in the evening.  As they were driving along the pike where the J. M. & I road passed near Fenns, a north bound freight train came thundering along.  The son jumped from the buggy and held the horse, which was somewhat frightened, by the bridle.
          As he was holding the animal, Mrs. Weinantz was seen to fall from the buggy to the ground. Other people were passing along the pike at the time and they came to the assistance of Mrs. Weinantz, thinking that she had fainted.  An effort was made to revive the woman but they failed to do this.
          The body was taken to the home of  Perry Harris, manager of the telephone exchange at Fenns, and Sheriff Butler notified.  He arrived there a few hours later and the body was then taken to her home.
          It is thought that the sudden frightening of the horse brought on an attack of heart trouble, which resulted in the woman’s death.  One bruise was found on her body where she struck the dash board in her fall.
          A sister of  Mrs. Weinantz, who resides in Anderson, had arrived here Saturday and she was at the time of the woman’s death, en route to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weinantz to visit her, intending to give her a surprise.
          Surviving the woman are two sons,  Roy and  Floyd, and her husband  [Louis C.].
          Arrangements have been completed for the funeral services.  They will be held in the Christian church at Flat Rock Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock and interment will be in Flat Rock cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Tuesday  Republican
Tuesday February 19, 1901
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          Conrad Weinantz, the well known German who lived on South Tompkins street, died very suddenly Saturday evening at his home.  A few weeks ago the old gentleman was stricken while on his way home from up town but in due time he rallied from that attack and has been about as usual.  The cause of his death was heart disease.  Mr. Weinantz was of jolly disposition and in many respects was a typical Fatherland German.  He was born in Bavaria on January 29, 1819.  He came to America in 1842.  In 1848 he was married to Catherine Stephens.  To them were born eight children, only two of the children now living.  Funeral services were held this afternoon at West Street M. E. church, the Rev. Young, assisted by the Rev. S. D. Hawkins, officiating.   The interment was at Forest Hill cemetery in charge of D. B. Wilson & Son.
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The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday February 21, 1901
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DEATH
SATURDAY EVENING AT HIS HOME HERE
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Of Conrad Weinantz From Heart Trouble
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Deceased Had Been in His Usual Good Health
Up To Within a Short Time of His Demise
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          The announcement Sunday of the sudden death of  Conrad Weinantz, at his home on South Tompkins street, this city, was a great surprise to all who knew deceased.  Mr. Weinantz died from heart trouble. He had until a few days ago been enjoying splendid health, and on any of his younger friends complained of their not feeling well would jokingly laugh the matter off.  He moved to this city from Washington township several years ago and was leading the life of a retired farmer.  The remains were buried Monday morning in Forest Hill cemetery.  Services at the West Street M. E. church Rev. Zaring assisted by Rev. S. D. Hawkins officiating.  Deceased was born in Muhlhoffen Bavaria, Germania, January 29, 1819, and came to this country December 25, 1842. Was married March 7, 1848, to Catherine Stephens to whom eight children were born, four boys and four girls, two boys George and William and wife surviving. D. B. Wilson & Son Funeral Directors.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Friday August 20, 1897
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          Joshua E., son of  Mr. George Weinantz, died at the residence of his father in Washington township, at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, aged 21 years, 9 months and 9 days.  The remains will be buried Friday, August 20th. Services at the M. E. church in Lewis Creek at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. S. D. Hawkins officiating assisted by the Rev. Watts.  Interment in the Patterson cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
Tuesday June 16, 1891
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          Priscilla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Weinantz, died at their residence in Washington township at 10 o’clock Monday morning, age 33 years.  She will be buried at the Patterson graveyard.  Services at the New Bethel church at 1:30 p.m. today. Rev. David Harner, officiating. D. B. Wilson, funeral director.
Contributed by Barb Huff



The  Shelbyville  Daily  Democrat
Thursday August 2, 1887
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          Martha Jane, wife of George Weinantz, of Washington township, aged thirty-two years, died at her residence at 1 o’clock p.m. August 1st, and will be buried in the Patterson graveyard at half past 12 o’clock today.  Services were held at the New Bethel church at 10 o’clock a.m. by Rev. Kuhn. D. B. Wilson, Funeral Director.
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday May 21, 1885
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OBITUARY
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          Died near Lewis Creek Switch, Washington township, Shelby county, Indiana, on Sunday morning, May 17, 1885, Miss Mary C. Weinantz, daughter of  Conrad and  Catherine Weinantz, age 22 years, 7 months and 27 days.
          The life and death of this dutiful daughter and loving sister deserves more than passing notice.  For several years past she has been afflicted with pulmonary trouble, manifesting itself at times in a slight hemorrhage, but not until with the last twelve or fifteen months did the disease, which ended her life, assume a dangerous form.  Great as her physical sufferings during the last year, she bore it patiently without murmur or complaint.  In February, 1878, she united with the New Bethel Church, near her home, and remained a worthy member to the end.
          Her mind was clear and active till the last, and during her last hours.  Her death was a peaceful, happy and triumphant one. On Monday, May 18th, the funeral services were held in the New Bethel Church and the remains were interred in the Patterson Cemetery, attended by a very large concourse of neighbors, sympathizing friends and relatives.  The funeral was in charge of Funeral Director D. B. Wilson, of Shelbyville.
          The writer of this, by special request from the deceased previous to her death, conducted the religious exercises and endeavored to speak words of comfort and edification to the relatives and large assembly of people, from Luke’s gospel, chapter 10, verse12.  The music rendered by the young people of the community was very appropriate and impressive, and as the last strain of the beautiful song.  "She Sleeps in the Valley,"  fell in solemn accents from the lips of the choir, was deposited the remains of our Mary beneath the clods of the Silent Valley.  May she rest in peace.  I extend to the family my heartfelt sympathy in this their severe bereavement.
D.A. Kuhn Pastor Lutheran Church
Edinburgh, May 17th, 1885
Contributed by Barb Huff


The  Daily  Evening  Democrat
Friday January 30, 1885
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          An eight-year-old son [Charley] of George Weinantz, of Lewis Creek, died last night and was buried there today.
Contributed by Barb Huff

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