Larry A. Schrader1

M, b. 20 July 1940, d. 30 November 2010
Last Edited9 May 2016
Birth*Larry A. Schrader was born on 20 July 1940 at Silver Lake, Kosciusko, Indiana.2 
Death*He died on 30 November 2010 at Peru, Miami, Indiana, at age 70; in an Indianapolis hospital; buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.2 
ObitLarry A.'s obituary was published in the Peru Tribune on 3 December 2010:

Larry A. Schrader, 70, Peru, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Silver Lake, Ind. on July 20, 1940 to Walter and Violet (Brooks) Schrader Kern. He married Sharon Fisher in 1985, and she survives. Larry formerly worked as a Welder at Electro-Nite, Berko Electric. He served in the National Guard Reserves. Larry was active in Miami County Emergency Management and the Peru City Festival and performed as a clown in the Peru Circus. He is survived by his Stepmother Audrey Schrader, Peru; brother, Tim (Nancy) Kerns, Peru; sisters, Sheila (Roger) Delort of Virginia, Clover Barfield of Ridgeview, and Barbara Crim of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Mount Hope Chapel with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru.3
 

Citations

  1. [S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Hope, Miami, Indiana.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Pearl Marie Ross1

F, b. 10 May 1901, d. 13 March 1959
Last Edited24 Oct 2006
Birth*Pearl Marie Ross was born on 10 May 1901 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana; daughter of Charles and Bertha Owens Ross.2,3,1 
Married Name As of 26 July 1919,her married name was Whiteside.4,5 
Marriage*She married William Whiteside on 26 July 1919 at Fulton, Indiana.4,5 
Married Name As of 7 June 1947,her married name was O'Daffer.6 
Marriage*Pearl Marie Ross married Ernest Davis O'Daffer, son of Richard Jacob O'Daffer and Arvilla Jackson, on 7 June 1947 at Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.6 
Death*Pearl Marie Ross died on 13 March 1959 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 57; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.6,2 
ObitPearl Marie's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 17 March 1959:

Mrs. Pearl Marie ODAFFER, 57, R.R. 4, Rochester, died suddenly of a heart atack at her home eight and one-half miles west of Rochester at 6:15 a.m. today. Mrs. Odaffer had been in failing health for the last three weeks. She was born May 10, 1901, in Logansport, the daughter of Charles and Bertha OWENS ROSS. The Ross family moved here in 1908, and Mrs. Odaffer was graduated from Rochester high school. On July 26, 1918, she was married to William WHITESIDE, and the couple moved to Indianapolis. Mr. Whiteside died in November, 1937, and on June 7, 1947, she was married to Ernest ODAFFER at Indianapolis. The Odaffers moved to Rochester about 12 years ago. Mrs. Odaffer was a member of the First Presbyterian church here and of the Tops Club, Indianapolis. Surviving bedsides the widower, at home, are three daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Nancy) EVERS, R.R. 4, Rochester; Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) RYKER, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Roger (Mary) McPHEARSON, San Antonio, Texas; two sons, Charles WHITESIDE, Indianapolis, and Robert WHITESIDE, Greenwood; eighteen grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Miss Christena WHITESIDE, Indianapolis; an uncle, Harry OWENS, Macy; several nieces and nephews, and several cousins in this area. A sister and the parents preceded Mrs. Odaffer in death. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Foster & Good funeral home here. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Saturday.

Final rites for Mrs. Pearl Marie ODAFFER, 57, R.R. 4, Rochester, were conducted this afternoon at the Foster & Good funeral home here with the Rev. Floyd SAXTON of the Kewanna Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here. Mrs. Odaffer died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday at her home eight and one-half miles west of Rochester. She had been in failing health for the last three weeks.1 

Family 1

William Whiteside b. c 1895, d. 28 Nov 1937

Family 2

Ernest Davis O'Daffer b. 20 Nov 1892, d. 28 Jul 1972

Citations

  1. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, 17 March 1959.
  2. [S50] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Deaths, death certificate at Fulton County Courthouse.
  3. [S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh).
  4. [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Pearl M. O'Daffer, 17 March 1959.
  5. [S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book J, page 294.
  6. [S72] Ernest D. O'Daffer Obituary, Jul 1972.

Tessie Eley1

F
Last Edited5 Oct 2001
Married Name As of 21 June 1900,her married name was Bidwell.1 
Marriage*Tessie Eley married Boyd Benson Bidwell on 21 June 1900 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.1 

Family

Boyd Benson Bidwell b. 1881, d. 9 May 1946

Citations

  1. [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, G-89.

Calista Everette1

F, d. 1861
Last Edited24 Jan 2001
Married Name As of 1847,her married name was Harvey.1 
Marriage*Calista Everette married David Henderson Harvey in 1847 at Marion, Ohio; seven children.1 
Death*Calista Everette died in 1861 at Marion, Ohio.1 

Family

David Henderson Harvey b. 15 Aug 1822

Citations

  1. [S73] Conaway & Co. Leggett, History of Marion County, Ohio.

Holly Jeanne Fisher1

F, b. 30 June 1953, d. 12 March 2003
MotherMary Jeanne Taft1 b. 26 May 1925, d. 5 Dec 2009
Last Edited29 Aug 2018
Birth*Holly Jeanne Fisher was born on 30 June 1953 at Lakewood, Cuyahoga, Ohio.1,2 
Married Name As of 7 April 1978,her married name was Carpenter.1 
Death*She died on 12 March 2003 at Berea, Cuyahoga, Ohio, at age 49; buried at Chestnut Grove Cemetery.3,4,5 
ObitHolly Jeanne's obituary was published in the Plain Dealer on circa 13 March 2003:

Holly Jeanne Fisher-Carpenter, age 49. Beloved daughter of Marcus and Mary Jeanne Fisher; dear mother of Ashley; cousin of Tom Sauerbrei. Memorial service Monday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at the BAKER FUNERAL HOME, 206 FRONT ST., BEREA, where friends may call 12 P.M. UNTIL THE TIME OF SERVICE. Memorials may be made to the Berea Animal Rescue Fund, P.O. Box 544 Berea, Ohio 44017.6 

Citations

  1. [S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
  2. [S45] Social Security Administration U.S., Social Security Applications & Claims.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Chestnut, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
  5. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  6. [S1859] Legacy.com, Legacy.com.

Russell McWain1

M, b. 17 October 1903, d. 14 December 1988
FatherJohn McWain b. Jul 1859, d. 23 Dec 1914
MotherIonia Bellinger2,3 b. 13 Oct 1880, d. 24 Jun 1929
Last Edited28 Dec 2019
Birth*Russell McWain was born on 17 October 1903 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.2,4 
Census*He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 255, sheet 2A, occupation office errand boy, living with his parents.5 
Marriage*He married Grace Avon Sewell, daughter of Andrew J. Sewell and Jessie Leota O'Daffer, on 16 May 1923 at St. Joseph, Berrien, Michigan.6,1,7 
Residence*Russell McWain lived on 24 June 1929 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.8 
Marriage*He married Doris R. Hendrick on 26 November 1938 at Flint, Genesee, Michigan.9 
Death*Russell McWain died on 14 December 1988 at Flint, Genesee, Michigan, at age 85.10 

Family 1

Grace Avon Sewell b. 18 Dec 1906, d. 27 Jul 1996
Child

Family 2

Doris R. Hendrick b. 1911

Citations

  1. [S150] Interview, Jean Plonski, 1 June 2001.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S74] South Bend Tribune, 24 June 1929, page 8.
  4. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, McWain Family Tree by jdm98_1.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
  7. [S2077] State of Michigan, Michigan Marriages 1822-1995.
  8. [S74] South Bend Tribune, Mrs. Ionia McWain, 24 June 1929.
  9. [S2207] Unknown author, Michigan Vital Records, marriage certificate.
  10. [S2081] State of Michigan, Michigan Deaths 1800-1995.

Jean McWain1

F, b. 26 January 1924, d. 23 September 2006
FatherRussell McWain1 b. 17 Oct 1903, d. 14 Dec 1988
MotherGrace Avon Sewell1 b. 18 Dec 1906, d. 27 Jul 1996
Last Edited28 Dec 2019
Birth*Jean McWain was born on 26 January 1924 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.1,2 
Married Name As of 1 November 1952,her married name was Plonski.1,3 
Marriage*She married Jerome Walter Plonski on 1 November 1952 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.4,1,5 
Death*Jean McWain died on 23 September 2006 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 82.6 
ObitJean's obituary was published in the Tribune on 27 September 2006:
In the early hours of September 23, 2006, Jean "Mickey" Plonski quietly passed away in her South Bend home from an extended illness. An area resident all her life, Jean was the daughter of Dorothy Cooper and Russell McWain. A much loved wife and mother, Jean was also a devoted IU fan. On November 1, 1952, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Jean married Jeromine "Harry" Plonski who survives. Jean and Harry have three children, Jeff (Trish) Plonski of Davisburg, Michigan, Jerrilyn (Dennis) Bykowski of Woodridge, Illinois, and Jeannine (Don) Curtis of Granger. Jean is also survived by her seven cherished grandsons, Ian Curtis of Granger, Seth Curtis of Bloomington, Indiana, Andrew, Adam, Alex and Aaron Bykowski of Woodridge, Illinois, and Nickolas Plonski of Davisburg, Michigan.
Jean is also survived by two brothers, Guy Cooper of South Bend and Robert (Bev) McWain of Grand Blanc, Michigan. A sister, Lois Wrigglesworth preceded her in death. Jean retired from the Bendix Corporation with over 40 years of service. Primarily working in the aircraft division, she was a member of UAW Local #9 and enjoyed participating in many retiree groups. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Jacobs for his unrelenting care and concern for Jean, Hospice, Bridgette's Helping Hands, and Home Instead for their nursing and home-based care, and the parishioners of St. Matthews Cathedral for their prayers. You were all a great comfort to Jean and Harry. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice or Chiara Home. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Gardens, at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend.7 

Family

Jerome Walter Plonski b. 25 Sep 1918, d. 10 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
  2. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages.
  4. [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Book 190, page 282.
  5. [S630] South Bend Tribune, Various, 1 November 1952.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Jerome Walter Plonski1,2

M, b. 25 September 1918, d. 10 March 2011
Last Edited28 Dec 2019
Birth*Jerome Walter Plonski was born on 25 September 1918 at Bremen, Marshall, Indiana; son of Walter and Eleanor Plonski.3,4 
DraftWW11* In 1942 Jerome Walter Plonski registered for the draft at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by unemployed, Mrs. J. Kreczmer, sister, contact person.5 
Marriage*He married Jean McWain, daughter of Russell McWain and Grace Avon Sewell, on 1 November 1952 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.6,1,7 
Death*Jerome Walter Plonski died on 10 March 2011 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 92.3 
ObitJerome Walter's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 13 March 2011:
South Bend - It is with great sadness that the family of Jeromine "Harry" Plonski shares the news of his passing. Born September 25, 1918, in South Bend, Indiana, Harry was the son of Walter and Eleanora (Makowski) Plonski, both deceased. Harry has one surviving sibling, a brother, Edwin (Judy) Plonski. Gone before him are seven siblings, Theodore Plonski, Bernice Plonski, Edward Plonski, Julia Kreczmer, Sophia Verhaegen, Bruno Plonski and Virginia VanCuren. On November 1, 1952, Harry married Jean McWain, who preceded him in death in 2006. Together they have three children, Jeffrey Plonski of Davisburg, Michigan, Jerrilyn (Dennis) Bykowski of Woodridge, Illinois, and Jeannine (Don) Curtis of Granger. Harry is also survived by seven treasured grandsons, Andrew, Adam, Alex and Aaron Bykowski, Ian (Jennifer) Curtis, Seth Curtis and Nikolas Plonski. Harry was a Navy veteran of the World War II era, serving 1942-1945. Harry was also a proud retiree of the Bendix Corporation, primarily working in 9A and other brake manufacturing departments. He retired with over 40 years of service and was a member of UAW Local #9. A devout Catholic, Harry loved all his churches, but most certainly the Cathedral of St. Matthew where he was a parishioner.3 

Family

Jean McWain b. 26 Jan 1924, d. 23 Sep 2006

Citations

  1. [S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
  2. [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages.
  3. [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
  4. [S2316] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
  6. [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Book 190, page 282.
  7. [S630] South Bend Tribune, Various, 1 November 1952.

Irene Hillary1

F
Last Edited5 Oct 2001
Married Name As of 4 January 1960,her married name was Taft.1 
Marriage*Irene Hillary married Alverdo Thomas Taft, son of Frank Taft and Elizabeth Pickering, on 4 January 1960 at Ohio.1 

Family

Alverdo Thomas Taft b. 2 Jan 1894, d. 22 Apr 1970

Citations

  1. [S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.

Francis Dewey O'Daffer1

M, b. 19 April 1897, d. December 1977
FatherLewis Carmond O'Daffer1 b. 5 Jul 1870, d. 14 Mar 1954
MotherSarah Elizabeth Ebright2,3 b. 27 Dec 1866, d. 9 Jan 1943
Last Edited17 Sep 2001
Birth*Francis Dewey O'Daffer was born on 19 April 1897 at Perry Twp., Hocking, Ohio.1,4 
Census*He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at Washington Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, ED 164, Visit 188, Pickaway County Children's Home.1 
Death*He died in December 1977 at Guttenberg, Clayton, Iowa, at age 80.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S82] Floyd "Whitey" O'Daffer, "Ancestral File of Floyd Odaffer", Ancestral File.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index,Zip Code 552052, SSN 476-56-9185.

John Shenenberger1

M, b. 1857
Last Edited2 Jun 2001
Birth*John Shenenberger was born in 1857 at Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*He married Emma Hagley in 1884.1 
Census*John Shenenberger appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 172, Sheet 9, renting, occupation teamster, married 26 years, 5 children.2 

Family

Emma Hagley b. 1866
Child

Citations

  1. [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Supplemental Records, Book 48, Page 102.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Emma Hagley1

F, b. 1866
Last Edited2 Jun 2001
Birth*Emma Hagley was born in 1866 at Indiana.2 
Married Name As of 1884,her married name was Shenenberger.1 
Marriage*She married John Shenenberger in 1884.1 

Family

John Shenenberger b. 1857
Child

Citations

  1. [S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages, Supplemental Records, Book 48, Page 102.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Everett "Bud" O'Daffer1

M, b. 8 June 1922, d. 2 October 1998
FatherAlvin Lee O'Daffer1 b. 5 Aug 1890, d. 16 Mar 1950
MotherIda Mae (May) Towne1 b. 15 Oct 1891, d. 4 Aug 1951
Last Edited24 Aug 2004
Birth*Everett "Bud" O'Daffer was born on 8 June 1922 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Alvin Lee O'Daffer; ED 50, sheet 16A, occupation assistant foreman-auto factory, owned home valued at $3,200, no radio, 2 children.2 
Marriage*Everett "Bud" O'Daffer married Rosemary Buoy on 22 January 1942 at Denver, Denver, Colorado.3 
Death*Everett "Bud" O'Daffer died on 2 October 1998 at Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, at age 76.1,4 
ObitEverett "Bud"'s obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 4 October 1998:

June 8, 1922-Oct. 2, 1998. Everett "Bud" O'Daffer, 76 of Tampa, Fla., formerly of South Bend, died Friday. Survivors include his wife Rosemary; two daughters, Judy McGinley of Tulsa, Okla., and Nancy Joo of Medina, Ohio; and a son, Tim of Tampa. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.5 

Family

Rosemary Buoy b. 27 Dec 1920, d. 10 May 2008

Citations

  1. [S74] South Bend Tribune.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S74] South Bend Tribune, 4 October 1998, Page D8.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index,zip code 33629.
  5. [S74] South Bend Tribune, 4 October 1998.

Rosemary Buoy

F, b. 27 December 1920, d. 10 May 2008
Last Edited24 Sep 2012
Birth*Rosemary Buoy was born on 27 December 1920 at Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. 
Married Name As of 22 January 1942,her married name was O'Daffer.1 
Marriage*She married Everett "Bud" O'Daffer, son of Alvin Lee O'Daffer and Ida Mae (May) Towne, on 22 January 1942 at Denver, Denver, Colorado.1 
Death*Rosemary Buoy died on 10 May 2008 at Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, at age 87.2 

Family

Everett "Bud" O'Daffer b. 8 Jun 1922, d. 2 Oct 1998

Citations

  1. [S74] South Bend Tribune, 4 October 1998, Page D8.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.