Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameHelen SMITH [55023], [55063], [55064]
BirthJan 1, 1914, Huntington County, Indiana [55063], [55064]
DeathMay 24, 1992 [55023], [55063]
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55063]
FatherJohn C. SMITH (1886-1957)
MotherMabel Thora SPAHR (1889-1973)
Spouses
BirthJan 25, 1914 [55065]
DeathJul 26, 1991 [55063], [55065]
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55065]
MarriageOct 10, 1936, Warren County, Indiana [55063], [55066]
ChildrenWayne Lee (1937-1984)
 Richard Allen (1939-2010)
 John Dennis (Died as Infant) (1947-1947)
Obituary Online notes for Helen SMITH
Helen Keller, 78, 219 W. Second St., Warren, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday (May 24, 1992) at Caylor-Nickel Clinic Hospital, Bluffton.

Mrs. Keller was a life resident of Huntington County and a homemaker. She was a member of the Jefferson Neighbors Club, Idle Hour Club, Jefferson Center United Methodist Women's Club and the Jefferson Center United Methodist Church.

She was born Jan. 1, 1914, in Jefferson Township, Huntington County, to John and Thora Mabel Spahr Smith. Her marriage was Oct. 10, 1936 to Claude E. Keller. He died July 26,1991.

She is survived by two sons, Richard, Sweetser, and David, Warren; a daughter, Mrs: Jack (Diane) Luckey, Warren; two brothers, William G. Smith, Huntington, and Clarence Smith, Warren; a sister, Lesta Detamore, Warren; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Two sons, Wayne and John, and a brother, Lawrence, preceded her in death.
A brother is deceased.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and until 2 p.m. Sunday at H. Brown and Son Funeral Home, Warren. Rev. Chip Gast, assisted by Rev. Steve Laue, will conduct services at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren.

Memorial contributions to the United Methodist Church in Warren or the 4-H clubs of Huntington County are preferred.

Herald-Press, Huntington, In
Monday May 25, 1992
[55063]
Obituary Online notes for Claude E. (Spouse 1)
Claude E. Keller, 77, 219 W. Second St., Warren, died at 10:16 a.m. Friday (July 26, 1991) at Caylor-Nickel Medical Center in Bluffton.

Mr. Keller graduated from Warren High School in 1932, and was a member of Jefferson Center United Methodist Church. He retired in 1978 from Swift & Co. in Marion.

He was born Jan. 25, 1914, in Dunkirk to Elmer and Etta Click Keller. His marriage was Oct. 10, 1936, in Warren to Helen Smith. His wife survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Richard Keller of Sweetser and David Keller of Warren; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Diane) Luckey of Warren; one brother, Paul Keller of Upland; 4 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Wayne Keller and John Keller.

Calling will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at H. Brown and Son Funeral Home, Warren. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Jefferson Center United Methodist Church, with Rev. Charles Trenet officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wayne.

Preferred memorials are contributions to the Jefferson Center United Methodist Church.

Herald-Press, Huntington, In
Sunday Jul 28, 1991
[55065]
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