Shelby County Indiana Genealogy & History, Obituaries

Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries

Young

The Shelbyville News
May 8, 2010
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Mildred W. Young, 94, of Waldron died Thursday, May 6, 2010, Waldron.
Born Aug. 31, 1915, Shelbyville, to Harry W. and Goldie E. (Collins) Sutherland.
Married Donald A. Young on Dec. 24, 1946; he preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1993.
Survivors include sons, David Young (wife, Nancy) of Milroy and Gene Young (wife, Terrie) of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Derek Young, Kirk Young, Alyssa Young, Emily Breedlove and Sarah Johnson; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Ella Breedlove, Chancelor and Haddison Johnson; stepgrandchildren, Holli Gravatte and Wendi Short; and step-great-grandchildren, Ethan, Nicholas, Emily and Benjamin Gravatte, and Henry and Molly Short.
Also was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Lifetime resident of this area and graduated from Shelbyville High School.
Employed by Shelbyville Central Schools and the Indiana Gas Co., retiring in 1974.
Member of First Christian Church and its Women’s Guild and of Major Hospital Auxiliary and was a volunteer at Major Hospital.
Enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren and visiting with her friends.
Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with the Rev. Bill Horner officiating.
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church New Building Fund or the Waldron Health & Rehab activities fund.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Monday, June 12, 2006
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Janette E. Maple Young, 61, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, June 10, 2006, Major Hospital.
Born Oct. 26, 1944, in Shelbyville, d/o Ralph E. and Norma J. (Barnhill) Stocklin.
Married Stephen A. Maple, he preceded her in death.
Married Rex W. Young on Nov. 14, 1997, he survives.
Other survivors: father, of Franklin; one daughter, Shelley Bleke of Whiteland; one son, Brent Maple (wife, Barbara) of Southport; one stepson, Rex Brad Young of Edinburgh; two brothers, David Stocklin (wife, Susan) of Franklin and Sam Stocklin (wife, Glenna) of Shelbyville; and four grandchildren, Anna Bleke, Zachary Bleke, Tyler Bleke and Andrew Maple.
Preceded in death by her mother and one grandson, MatthewMaple.
Lifelong Shelbyville resident.
Homemaker and previously was employed at Ross’s Greenhouse and Nursery and the Specialty Connector Corp.
Graduated in 1962 from Southwestern High School.
Attended New Life Fellowship.
Baby-sat and loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Carmony-Ewing Broadway Chapel, 232 W. Broadway St.
Interment: Boggstown Cemetery, Boggstown.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Central Indiana Chapter, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B4, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Tuesday, April 8, 2003
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James L. Young
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James Lampe Young, 82, of Apopka, Fla., died March 17, 2003. Born Dec. 20, 1920, he was the son of George Elliott and Rose Lampe Young. He married Dianne Sillars and she survives. Other survivors include one son, George Eric Young; four daughters, Susan Cole, Leanne Young, Stacy Young and Amy Young; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, William James Young.
Mr. Young worked with his father in the bulk oil distribution business in Shelbyville before moving to Florida. He graduated from Shelbyville High School.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Gail & Wynn's Mortuary in Orlando, Fla.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
February 26, 2001
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Imogene Young, 82, of Shelbyville, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001.
Born Jan. 4, 1919, in Indianapolis, d/o Frank Moore and Azalia (Craig) Moore Linville.
Married Curtis W. Young in 1945 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1979.
Survivors include one stepson, Joe Young of Arizona; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Howard (Imogene) Brinegar of Evansville; five stepgrandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by one brother, one sister and one stepdaughter.
Grew up in the Shelbyville area then moved to Muncie; moved to Frankfort, Ky. before moving back to Shelbyville in 1987.
Beautician and instructor at Ambers Beauty School in Muncie for 20 years before retiring in 1985.
Member of Church of Christ in Shelbyville and past member of the Order of Eastern Star in New Burlington.
Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
Carmony-Ewing Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Contributions: Church of Christ.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Friday March 23, 1990
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Sandra Jean (Maxwell) Young, 54, died in Sandy, Utah on March 5, 1990. She was born June 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Paul V. & Arebba (Midkiff) Maxwell.
Memorial services held in Cincinnati, with burial in Mt. Pisgah cemetery, Shelby County, Indiana.
Contributed and summarized by Barb Huff for Marty

The Kokomo Tribune
August 9, 1968
Page 6
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ROBERT F. YOUNG
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Funeral services were conducted Thursday for Robert F. Young in Margate, Fla. He was the son of Amos F. Young, Sharpsville R.R.1. Mr. Young died Sunday in a Fort Lauderdale Hospital following an extended illness. Born Oct. 30, 1914, he was the son of Amos F. and Mabel Hillis Young. His mother is deceased. He was raised in the Michigantown and Sharpsville areas. Surviving in addition to the father are the widow, Garlene; a daughter, Sandra of Chicago; four sons, David and James, both of Florida, and Mike and Gary, both at home; two brothers: Richard of Kokomo, who is his twin, and John of Detroit, Mich; four sisters: Mrs. Helen Ferguson and Mrs. Maxine Similer, both of Kokomo; Mrs. Edna Watkins of Russiaville, and Mrs. Marygene Mang of Shelbyville; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Janet McColley Franklin

The Shelbyville News
June 26, 1950
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RITES TUESDAY
FOR MISS YOUNG
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Lifelong Resident of City
Succumbs at Niece's Home
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In ill health for several months, Miss Elizabeth H. Young, lifelong resident of Shelbyville, died Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of a niece, Mrs. Helen Dunn at 454 W. Mechanic St. She was 82 years of age. Miss Young, a member of the First Methodist Church, was born in this city on March 6, 1868, the daughter of John A. and Hester (David)* Young.
Surviving with the niece at whose home she died are a sister, Mrs. Mary Tindall of Shelbyville, and a nephew, Dr. Frederick Young of Clarksville, Ind. Funeral services will be held at the Murphy Mortuary Tuesday at 2:00 o.m. with Rev. N. I. Schoolfield officiating. Burial will be made at Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
* This should be Hester Davis.
Photograph from Picturesque Shelbyville, Boetcker, 1902.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, March 3, 1947
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YOUNG RITES
WILL BE TODAY
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Mrs. Laura M. Young, 83,
Succumbs at Home
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Mrs Laura M. Young, a resident of Shelbyville for 50 years, died at her home at 454 W. Mechanic St. at 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Young was eighty-three years of age and had been ill for several years. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke which she suffered Thursday.
Mrs. Young was the daughter of Frederick J. and Barbara (Theobald) Haehl and was born in Rush county on February 24, 1864. Early in life she was confirmed in the German Evangelical Church, but later transferred her membership to the local First Methodist Church.
ON MAY 3, 1891, she was married to Eden H. D. Young in Bakersfield, Cal., and his death occurred on May 1, 1938. Three children were born to the union, Mrs. George Dunn, of the West Mechanic St. address, and Frederick A. Young, of Clarksville, who survive, and a son John Haehl, who died when two years old. Also surviving are a step-grandson, Earl Alan Fansler, and one brother, Arnold G. Haehl, of Irving, Tex.
Funeral services will be held today at 3:30 p.m. at the Charles M. Ewing mortuary with Rev. N. I. Schoolfield officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday June 26, 1944
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FORMER ST. PAUL RESIDENT
IS DEAD
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Charles C. Young Dies in Indianapolis
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Charles C. Young, 65, former St. Paul resident, died Saturday night at his home in Indianapolis.
He was born July 5, 1878 in Noble township. Mr. Young's wife [Ida Veal] died in 1908. He moved to Indianapolis 34 years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Maude Eiler, Noble township, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the D. E. Carmony funeral home in St. Paul with the Rev. Marvin Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Paul Hill cemetery in St. Paul. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday, January 19, 1943
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FORMER LOCAL
MAN IS DEAD
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Palmer Young, 56, formerly of Shelbyville, died in the Greensburg hospital at 5:00 p.m. Monday after a long illness.
He was born in Greensburg on Sept. 12, 1886. Mr. Young was married to Lillie Wagner. Her death occurred four years ago. For several years he operated a poultry business on east Washington street in this city, later returning to his foormer home at Greensburg for residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Charles Howe funeral home in Greensburg at 2:00 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be at the Catholic cemetery in Greensburg at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

A Shelbyville Newspaper
Thursday, May 5, 1938
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EDEN YOUNG, 77,
PASSES AWAY HERE
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Four Years Illness Results in
Death of Shelbyville Resident
Rites Tuesday.
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Eden H. D. Young, age 77, died at his home, 454 west Mechanic street, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday after an illness of four years due to complications. He was born in Shelbyville Dec. 14, 1861, and was the son of John A. and Esther A. Young. Besides the widow, Mrs. Laura M. Young, the deceased is survived by one son, Frederick A. Young, of Indianapolis; one daughter, Miss Helen Young, of Shelbyville, and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Young and Mrs. Mary M. Tindall, of Shelbyville.
Mr. Young was a member of the First M. E. church of this city, and of Shelby Lodge No. 28, F. and A. M.
Funeral services will be conducted at the late home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Masonic rites will be conducted at the grave at Forest Hill cemetery, where interment will be made by Charles M. Ewing, funeral director.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday, September 21, 1937
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NEPHEW DIES
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Wilfred Young Dies In Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Wilfred Young, 26, formerly of this city and nephew of several Shelby county residents, died at the Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at 4:30 p.m. Monday according to the word received here.
He was the son of Fred and Carrie Rapp Young of 909 Dewey Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was graduated from the Highland Park high school.
Survivors are George, Sophia and Clifford Rapp and Mrs. Frank Holbrook of Shelbyville; John and Earl Rapp of Indianapolis; Harry Young, Mrs. Esta Phares, Mrs. George Rapp, Mrs. John Sprong, Mrs. Lowell Fix, Mrs. Eldo Johnson and Mrs. Ralph Ross, of Shelby county; Charles Young of Columbus and Mrs. Arthur Hall of Chicago, Illinois, uncles and aunts. He also leaves his fiancé, Miss Mary Simpson, a nurse in Constantine, Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs. Fix, Mrs. Johnson and Harry Young will attend the funeral which will be held Thursday afternoon.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Jann Rapp DeMeire

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, February 17, 1936
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M. YOUNG, ILL 6 YEARS, DIES
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Resident of Washington Township,
Leaves One Son, Arthur Young
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Marquis J. Young, 74 years old, died at his home in Washington township Saturday morning at 5:30 o'clock following an illness of six years caused by paralysis.
Mr. Young was born in Washington township June 20, 1861, the son of John and Martha Young. He was united in marriage to Miss Melissa E. Fately in 1880. She preceded him in death in 1928. He was a member of the Winchester M.E. church and was a former member of the local Modern Woodmen of America Camp.
Mr. Young is survived by his only son, Arthur Young, of Muskegon, Michigan, and several nieces and nephews. He had spent his entire life in Shelby county and was the last of a family of ten children.
Funeral services will be held at the Winchester M.E. church. Burial will be made in the Winchester Cemetery. Friends may call at the C.F. Fix & Sons Mortuary at any time.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Saturday, September 3, 1932
Page 1, column 4
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LONG ILLNESS CAUSES DEATH
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Mrs. Luella Young, Age Sixty-Five Years
Succumbs At Local Hospital
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FUNERAL SERVICE MONDAY
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Mrs. Luella Young, of 221 East Locust street, widow of James Young, died at 8:30 o'clock Friday night at the Major Hospital. A complication of diseases of two years duration was the cause of death.
Mrs. Young was born in Switzerland county on March 17, 1866, the daughter of Gabriel and Lucy Phillips. At the time of death she was 65 years of age. She is survived by one son, Herman Wesley Reed, of Tracy, California, and one brother, Hugh G. Phillips, of this city. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will be in the Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Saturday November 10, 1928
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AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES
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Mrs. Margaret Young; Ill Four Days;
Dies At Home In Washington Township
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Mrs. Margaret Young, age 72 years, life-long resident of this county, died at her home in Washington township, this morning at ten o'clock following an illness of four days. The deceased was born in Washington township, March 25, 1856, and was the daughter of [Joseph and Sarah J.] Fately.
On December 20, 1880, she was united in marriage with Marcus Young and to this union one son, Arthur, was born. Mrs. Young was a faithful attendant of the Winchester M.E. church; she was a member of the Aid Society and contributed to the missionary and general upkeep of the church.
Surviving are the husband, the son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young of Muskegon, Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Ben Elliott, of Noble township; two brothers, Frank Fately of Alexandria, Indiana, and William Fately of Shelby county; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Winchester church Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock with the Rev. Burkher officiating. Interment will be in the Winchester cemetery in charge of Mrs. Mary Tindall funeral director.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, November 24, 1927
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FUNERAL TUESDAY FOR
MRS. MARY A. YOUNG
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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Young, widow of Mathias Young, whose death occurred at 9:15 o'clock Satruday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Esta Phares, 319 west Hendricks street, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Lewis Creek Baptist church, following short services at 1:30 o'clock at the late home. The Rev. I. B. Morgan, of Greensburg, will officiate at the services and the burial will be in the family lot at the Lewis Creek cemetery in charge of C. F. Fix & Son, funeral directors.
Mrs. Young underwent a serious operation three weeks ago at the Major hospital, after which she was taken to her daughter's home. Her condition improved gradually until Friday, when pneumonia developed.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, July 25, 1927
Page 1, column 1
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JOHN A. YOUNG DIED MONDAY
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Well Known Local Man, Native of County,
Died at Age of Eighty-nine Years
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PARALYSIS CAUSED DEATH
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Had Been in Ususal Health and About House Sunday
Ill in Early Morn
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John A. Young, age eighty-nine, native of Shelby county, and one of the oldest native-born residents of the county, died Monday morning at 9:55 o'clock at his home, 159 West Mechanic street. His death was caused by paralysis. Mr. Young had appeared to be in his usual health Sunday. He was up and about the house. Early this morning he suffered a slight stroke. His condition became rapidly worse. He entered a comatose state, from which he did not recover before his death.
For sixty-two years Mr. Young had been connected with business of banking in Shelbyville. His record for years of service in the banks is believed to surpass that of any other man in the state. The first charter of the First National Bank here was issued in 1865. Mr. Young was with the bank when it was started and he held a position there at the time of his death. He entered the service of the bank as a bookkeeper. Through work and effort and interest in his position, he rose step by step, being appointed to the position of cashier. For fifty years he held this responsible post, during which time he saw the business of the bank expand many times. When the condition of his health would not permit him to continue in the arduous duty of the office of cashier, Mr. Young retired, and was appointed as auditor of the bank. Many residents of the county were attracted to the bank because of their liking for Mr. Young. He was always ready with a smile, or a bit of helping advice when it was needed. His good cheer and splendid spirit was widely known through the county.
Mr. Young was also widely known as a Mason. He was a member of all branches of the order and for many years had served as treasurer of all the branches. He gave up that work several years ago, after a long record of service. For many years he had been a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church here. He was one of the leaders in the church, having served in several official positions, including that of superintendent of the Sunday school.
Mr. Young was born in Shelby county June 22, 1838. All of his life was spent in the county. He attended the schools, and when a young man came to Shelbyville. He was married, his wife having died years ago.
Surviving are a son, E. H. D. Young, of Shelbyville, and two daughters, Mrs. M. G. Tindall, and Miss Elizabeth Young, both of this city. Mr. Young married Hester Davis November 20, 1860.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday. The Knights Templar will have charge of the services. Funeral announcements will be made tomorrow.

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Ibid.
TUESDAY, July 26, 1927
Page 7, column 2
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FUNERAL SERVICES ANNOUNCED
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Funeral services for the late John A. Young will be held at the home at 159 West Mechanic street, Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock, Rev. R. R. Cross will officiate and the services will be in charge of the Knights Templar, Baldwin Commandery No. 2. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the home from three until nine o'clock this evening and tomorrow until the hour of the funeral.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, June 22, 1923
Page 1, column 6
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ILL FOUR YEARS; DIED THURSDAY
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Mrs. Henrietta Young Passed Away
At Home Of Daughter, Mrs. Riley Amos
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FUNERAL SERVICE SUNDAY
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Mrs. Henrietta Young, age seventy-five years, widow of Anderson A. Young, died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Riley Amos, No. 1027 Meridian street. Mrs. Young had been ill for four years, and in that time had not been able to walk. For three years she had been confined to her bed.
She had been a most patient sufferer, always looking after the interests of her family and friends. Mrs. Young was faithful to the teachings of her Master. Her life was beautiful, and well merits the Great Reward which certainly is hers.
She was the daughter of John and Catherine Deacon, and was born October 10, 1847, in Washington township. On December 24, 1868 she was married to Anderson A. Young. Four children were born to them, two daughters having preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Young was a member of the Winchester M. E. Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. [Cora] Amos, at whose home she died; one son, George Young, of Washington township; three brothers, Homer, Emmet, and Alfred Deacon, all of California; and four sisters, Mrs. Laura Cage, of California; Mrs. Aurelia Wherritt, of Chicago; Miss Ida Deacon of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Clarine Davis, of Plainfield, Indiana. Seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. Scott Bone, governor of Alaska, is a nephew.
Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at ten o'clock at the Winchester church, the Rev. L. C. Murr, pastor of the West Street M.E. church, in this city, officiating. Burial will be made in the Winchester cemetery. Fix & Son in charge.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Donna Perry

The Shelby Democrat
April 3, 1919
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JOHN B. YOUNG PASSES AWAY
AT ST. PAUL HOME
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Death of aged Resident caused by Senility,
Funeral Thursday
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John B. Young, one of the highly respected and well known aged residents of St. Paul passed away yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter. His death was caused by senility. The deceased had spent most of his life in Franklin county having moved from that county eight years ago when he came to St. Paul to make his home with his daughter. He was born in Germany and came to this country when 12 years old. Mr. Young was a devout member of the Catholic church and his life had been that of a Christian thruout. He was held in high esteem by his many friends in St. Paul who are deeply grieved at their loss. Besides the daughter, at whose home he died, he is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Maggie Boerstler of Indianapolis and Mrs. Carrie Underwood of Brookville and one son Andrew Young of Brookville. Father Honories, of Batesville will officiate at the funeral, which will be held at the St. Paul Catholic church at 9:00 O'clock Thursday morning. Burial will be made in the St. Joseph Cemetery in this city. [Buried in St. Paul--Catholic Cemetery]
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday, December 13, 1916
Page 1, column 7
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ERYSIPELAS CAUSED DEATH
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Andrew Young, South Harrison Street,
Retired Farmer, Died Last Night
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Andrew [Anderson] Young, a prominent farmer of this city, died at 8:00 o'clock Tuesday night, at his home 1113 Harrison Avenue, from erysipelas, which he contracted last Thursday. He had not at any time seemed in a serious condition and his death came as a surprise. He had been attended by an Indianapolis nurse, who holds the opinion that death was hastened by heart trouble. He was 63 years, 10 months and 3 days old.
Surviving the father are two children, besides the widow. The children are Mrs. Riley Amos, south of here, and George F. Young, of Washington township. A brother, Joseph, of Iowa, also survives.
The funeral services will be held at 10:30 Friday morning at the Winchester M. E. Church, south of here, with the Rev. Thomas Anthony, officiating. Burial will be made in the Winchester cemetery.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Donna Perry

The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday, February 18, 1914
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
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Mrs. Lewis McCarty received a telephone message Tuesday announcing the death of Mr. Samuel Young, of Laurel, Indiana, early on Tuesday from a complication of diseases, aged about 65 years. The funeral will occur at Laurel Thursday afternoon. Mr. Young formerly lived in Shelby county near Fenns and was well known throughout the neighborhood. He was married three times. He leaves by his first wife a daughter, Mrs. James Pope, who resides in Noble township, this county, and by his second wife, three sons Joseph, Andrew and Millard Young, who live at home. His third wife survives him. He also has two brothers, Andrew Young, who resides in this city, and Marcus Young, who lives near Lewis Creek Switch.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Greensburg Standard
October 27,1911
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Mrs. John B. [Mary Ann Reed] Young died at her home in St. Paul Monday night, aged 79 years. She leaves a husband, a son Andrew and four daughters, Mrs. Mary Rutherford, Mrs. Maggie Boerstler, Mrs. Carrie Underwood & Mrs. Annie Iuppenlatz. The body was taken to the Old home at Brookville for burial Wednesday. [Buried in St. Paul--Catholic Cemetery]
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, June 8, 1911
Page 2, column 1
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Robert Young, an old soldier, died at Lafayette, Tuesday, at the age of 65 years. He was a member of the Thirty-Third Indiana regiment, and formerly lived in this county. He leaves a widow and three brothers, Samuel, Andrew J., and Marcus Young, all of this county. Marcus Young went to Lafayette today and will bring the remains to this county for burial. The body will be taken to the home of Marcus Young south of town. Funeral services will be held at Winchester church Friday afternoon.
[Buried Winchester Cemetery]
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, March 15, 1909
Page 1, column 5
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DEATHS - FUNERALS
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John Young died at his late home in Hendricks township at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13th, aged sixty-six years. He is survived by his widow, three sons and three daughters by a former marriage, and four step-children; also three brothers. Mr. Young was a soldier in the civil war, serving in Company C, 27th Indiana Regiment for four years and one day. He was also a member of the Bengal Christian Church, where the funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16th. The burial will be in the Second Mt. Pleasant cemetery in charge of Edwards & Hageman.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Donna Perry

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, September 6, 1906
Page 7, column 5
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DEATH OF JOHN F. YOUNG
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Well-Known Citizen
Passed Away Last Evening
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Last evening at eight o'clock at his home on west Hendricks street, John F. Young, a well-known resident of this city, died after an illness of several months, the last few weeks being characterized by acute suffering. For over twenty years he was engaged in the livery business here, but was compelled to retire on account of failing health. His death was due to tuberculosis. At the hour of his death the members of his family were present at the bedside. Mr. Young was a member of the First M. E. church of this city for many years. He was sixty-five years and two days of age. He leaves a widow, one daughter, Mrs. Henry Creiger, and two sons, George and Johnny. Also one brother, James Young, of Winterset, Iowa. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at three O'clock, the Rev. G.M. Smith officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Hill cemetery. Shelby Lodge No. 39, I.O.O.F., will have charge of the funeral. Edwards & Hageman will act as as directors.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, April 12, 1906
Page 8, column 4
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THE GRIM DESTROYER
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WILLIAM H. YOUNG, WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT
OF THIS CITY DIED TODAY
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William H. Young died at his late home at the south end of Harrison avenue at four o'clock this morning, after several months of failing health. He was born in Cincinnati, November 9, 1833, and was aged seventy-two years, five months and one day. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Minerva Young, two sons, William O. and Frank Young, both of this county, also several brothers. Joseph and Charles reside in the state of Iowa and John, Robert, Andrew, Marcus and Samuel are residents of this state. The funeral services will be held at the Winchester M.E. church, of which the deceased was a member, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, the Rev. J. T. Bean officiating. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and Thursday morning until 9 o'clock, as the casket will be open during this time. Edwards and Hageman are in charge.
Submitted by Barb Huff

A Shelbyville Newspaper
Thursday, January 19, 1905
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MRS. JOHN A. YOUNG DEAD.
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Prominent Woman Passed Away This
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Mrs. John A. Young, wife of John A. Young, cashier of the First National bank, of this city, died at the family residence, 115 West Mechanic street, this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Young was about sixty five years of age and her death was the result of brain trouble brought on by the fright caused by the sudden illness of her husband on Sunday, January 8th. Since that time she has been confined to her room. She was a daughter of the late Hon. E. H. Davis, a prominent lawyer during his life in this county and state. Mrs. Young was a patient Christian lady and held the highest esteem of a large number of friends to whom her death will be a great sorrow.
She leaves besides her husband, one son, E. H. D. Young and two daughters, Mrs. M. G. Tindall and Miss Elizabeth Young. Further notice together with the funeral arrangements will be given tomorrow.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
Tuesday, March 15, 1898
Page 2, column 4
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Martha Young, widow of the late John Young, died at her residence, 16 West Hendricks street Friday night of heart trouble and pneumonia at the age of eighty one years, 3 months and 20 days. She leaves one child, Marcus Young, of Washington township. The funeral services were held at the Winchester M.E. church, of which she was a member, at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 14th. Cortege will leave the house at 12:00 a.m. in charge of M.G. Tindall.
[Buried Winchester Cemetery]
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
July 18, 1895
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A sad suicide occurred Friday at Morristown. Mrs. Lucinda Youngs, aged seventy seven years, was found about nine o'clock that morning hanging to a bed post in her room. The old lady had been in poor health several months and her taking her life was attributed to this fact. She was the mother of Wiley Youngs, a well known resident of that place and a widow. Coroner Knapp was sent for and held an inquest Friday afternon[sic].
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, April 2, 1891
Page 3, column 5
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DEATH OF JOHN D. YOUNG
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One Of Our Best And
Most Esteemed Citizens Passes Away
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John D. Young died at his home, No. 167 West Hendricks Street, at 5 o'clock p.m., Thursday March 26, of Eczema, aged 78 years. The funeral services were held at his late residence, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Rev. Charles Tinsley officiating. Interment in Winchester cemetery.
Mr. Young was born in Yorkshire, England, in the year 1812, on November 25, and came to America in 1832, and settled in Cincinnati. He moved to Shelby county, Indiana in February 1837; moved back to Cincinnati in October,1838; lived there four years and then moved back to Indiana, where he has lived ever since. He united with the M.E. church at the Winchester Chapel in 1855. He leaves a wife and ten children to mourn his loss. The children are all grown and married.
The deceased was one of our best citizens and had no enemies. In politics he was and unflinching Democrat and a warm friend of this paper. The Democrat extends to the family its profound sorrow in this the hour of their grief. Cummins and Edwards funeral directors.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday October 16, 1890
Page 3 column 3
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Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young, died at their home in Shelby township, at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon of consumption, aged 27 years. She was buried Tuesday at 11 o’clock at Lewis Creek Baptist church graveyard. Services at the church by the Rev. John Reese. D. B. Wilson, funeral director.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Jan 12, 1887
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Susan E. Hall, wife of John F. Young died at 8:30 this morning after an illness of only a few days. She leaves an infant which was born about a week ago. The deceased was thirty-five old. The funeral services will be held at the late residence on South Harrison street on Thursday afternoon at 2:30,the Rev. J. A. Sargeant officiating. The interment will take place in Forest Hill cemetery.
Submitted by George Young

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, October 12, 1882
Page 3, column 3
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AWFUL ACCIDENT
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In Washington Township Monday Morning
The Boiler of the Portable Engine in
Smith and Young's Saw Mill Explodes
With Terrible Force and
Instantly Kills the Former and
Blows the Latter Thirty Feet
Mangling Him in the Most Horrible Manner
-Still Alive, But Probably Fatally Wounded
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The saw-mill three-quarters of a mile west of Winchester Chapel and eight miles south of town, was the scene, between eight and nine o'clock a.m. Monday, of a horrible and fatal accident. At the time above mentioned a heavy report startled the residents of that locality for a mile around, and as neighbors began to flock in, it was discovered that the boiler of the portable engine which furnished the motive power to the saw-mill had exploded with terrific force, and a closer investigation discovered the lifeless body of George Young, one of the owners of the mill, lying in a pool of blood within about fifteen feet of the engine, which had turned over on its side, after having been blown some ten or twelve feet from where it had been standing when the explosion took place. On the other side of the mill, which is but a rough shed open on all sides, the body of Harry Smith, Young's partner, was found lying all in a heap and covered with blood and dirt, part of his clothes having been blown off. The body of Young which was perfectly nude, every stitch of his clothes having been torn off by the force of the explosion, was picked up and conveyed to his home, about one hundred yards distance, while Smith, the other victim, who was still alive, although battered out of almost all semblance to humanity, was conveyed to the residence of Mr. Henry Dunlap, about the same distance from the mill as Mr. Young's house. Here the Democrat man found them, and from those who were there, learned something about the awful accident. It seems that Young and Smith have been running the mill in partnership for about two years, using the engine, which as said above, is a portable one, to thresh wheat when not running the mill. This morning both were on hand at work time, and started up as usual. At the time when the explosion took place both men were standing right by the engine, which was standing just outside the mill, the hind wheels resting on the sill, and a man named Johnson was engaged in sawing slabs with a small saw a few feet to the north. While so engaged the saw stuck fast in the wood, not having the velocity enough to cut through, and Mr. Young pulled the lever out to let on more steam, and in another instant he was launched into eternity. His body was viewed by the reporter and presented a horrible spectacle. The left leg was broken in two places, and bruised its whole length. The right leg was broken square off at the ankle and the foot badly smashed, hung by a strip of skin. Over the left eye was a hole which went clear through into the brain, and another cut on top of the skull, either of the two last named injuries being sufficient to have caused instant death.
Mr. Young was thirty-eight years old, and leaves a wife and five children, whose sobs and cries made the scene heartrending.
Leaving this place, a visit was paid to Mr. Smith, who, as said above, was lying at the residence of Mr. Dunlap, just east of the mill, and the appearance he presented was sickening. His face was swollen out of all semblance to a human being and black an blue with congested blood, while his tossings to and fro on the bed in agony, revealed his back, which had been parboiled by the super-heated steam, and from which the skin rolled up on strips. It was enough to appall the stoniest heart, and it is feared that nothing but death can bring the suffering man relief. Smith is 33 years of age, is unmarried and is a native of England. Going back from Dunlap's to the mill for a closer view of the wrecked engine, it was found that a piece about eighteen inches long and six or eight inches wide had been torn out of the side of the fire-box, the force of the escaping steam pushing the engine, which weighs six thousand two hundred pounds, some fifteen feet from its original position and overturning it, breaking both axles, and tearing off the steam-gauge whistle, and all the other small parts of the machine on top of the boiler. The smoke stack was blown some twenty feet and stood leaning up against the shed, while scattered all around were pieces of the blood-stained clothing torn from the body of Young, the same awful red stains showing up on the pieces of lumber lying around the engine. As to the cause of the accident no one seemed to know, but the supposition is that the water was allowed to get low in the boiler, the general cause in such cases. Coroner Capp was on the grounds and will investigate the matter thoroughly.
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Thursday October 19, 1882 --- Harry Smith, who was injured in the boiler explosion the other day, died from his injuries Wednesday October 11th.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Daily Evening Democrat
Monday, October 24, 1881
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The twins of John F. Young, born yesterday, died the same day, and were buried at 10:30 o'clock this morning.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
Wednesday, October 19, 1881
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Aunt Mary Young, an old lady about eighty-five years of age, who, in company with her husband, Mr. Nathan Young, who is still living, came to this county in 1825, died last week.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Shelby Union Banner
Obit for John M. Young
(10 Jan 1792 - 23 Jun 1864)
June 23, 1864
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DEATH OF MR. JOHN YOUNG. - Again we have to chronicle the death of one of our oldest and most esteemed citizens. Mr. Young came to this county some forty-four or forty five years ago and settled on a farm just east of the river where he died. When he came, there were only three or four families living in what is now Shelby County. The ground where now stands the beautiful city of Shelbyville, was then a wilderness, without a tree disturbed. Mr. Young has witnessed the growth of Shelbyville from its very commencement. He was a hale hearty old man till within a few months. He died from the effects of a cancer with which he had been suffering three or four months. His remains were followed to the grave, on Monday last by a large contingent of friends.
Submitted by George Young

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