ROCHESTER UNION-SPY. Thursday, May 16, 1872
OBITUARY. On Sabbath afternoon, May 12th, the funeral services of Mrs. Mary E. McClung were attended by a large number of friends and neighbors, at Mount Zion. The serman was preached by Rev. W. Pattinson.
Mrs. McClung was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, Oct. 28, 1813. She removed with her husband, Wm. T. McClung, in October, 1836, first locating at Knightstown, and, in the year 1848, at Mount Zion, where she has since lived ... The Presbyterian Church of Rochester has lost one of its best members ...
ROCHESTER UNION-SPY. Thursday, May 23, 1872
In addition to the notice of the sudden death of Mrs. Mary E. McClung, published in the SPY of last week, it is due the memory of the deceased, the sorrowing bereaved family, their numerous friends, and the church, that we mention a few items touching her noble Christian character and eventful experience in life:
As stated before, Mrs. McClung was born in Rockbridge Co., Va. Oct. 28, 1813, died May 11th, 1872. Feb. 13, 1834 she was married, and in 1835, removed with her husband to Indiana, locating at Knightstown. Since 1848 she has resided at Mt. Zion, near Rochester, Fulton County.
As a wife and mother she knew the brightness and the darkness of human life; also the trials and the pleasures of a new country and its advantages. Blessed in position, circumstances and earthly friendships many, conscious, too, of the sweetness and love of the gospel of Christ, nevertheless hers was a life deeply tainted with sorrow. Like the testing of fine gold in diversified heat, so was she tested and approved. Death often visited the family, removing loved ones, thus smiting the very nerve of her heart.
On Feb. 28th, 1838, her beloved daughter, Cordelia, died. Next, the chief of her strength, her husband; then her son, Rufus S., followed. But keen as these afflictions were, overwhelming as were these waters, there were others yet to be experienced of greater anguish and power. The death of her son John, a Lieutenant of the Forty-Sixth Indiana Regiment, was the great grief of her life respecting the death of her children. Consecrated to his country's service and life, after going all through the war, in the last battle he was slain, also falling into the hands of the enemy. No tidings of her brave boy ever greeted her afterward. On southern soil, far from the graves of his kindred, he sleeps with other heroes whose deeds are matchless among the ages ....
Mrs. McClung's health had been failing for more than a year, and her last sickness was very brief — only one short week ....
Out of a family of eight only three remain to mourn the loss of their best earthly friend — mother. May these three young men and all the bereaved relatives be greatly comforted.
Rochester Sentinel, Friday, April 29, 1898
There was much surprise in town Friday, when the report was circulated that Jesse McClung, the well known Mt. Zion farmer, had died suddenly during the night. He had been an invalid from organic heart disease for a year but had been better than usual for some time. Monday he was in town and yesterday he drove to Ben Oliver's and other neighbors. He retired in the evening in apparent usual health and at 11 o'clock got up to open the door for a farm hand who had been out for the evening. Soon after he had a spell of coughing but then dropped to sleep as did also his wife. At 2 o'clock she was aroused by her husband's heavy breathing and upon arising she found that he was rapidly sinking and he died as gently as a child drops to sleep.
Joseph Jesse McClung was born in Rush county, this state, 56 years and 6 months ago. He came to Fulton county when yet young and married Miss Sarah Davidson. They located near Mt. Zion on a farm and being frugal and industrious they accumulated one of the finest farm homes in the county. The union was blessed by two children, John, the druggist, and Ruth, who graduated in the city schools last year.
Mr. McClung was one of the model citizens of Fulton county. He was a successful farmer, a splendid neighbor, a scholarly gentleman, and a progressive man in all of the avenues which lead to useful and ideal citizenship.
Rochester Sentinel - Thursday, August 10, 1905
The ladies of Rochester received a shock, this morning, when the death of Mrs. James McClung of the Mt. Zion neighborhood, was reported.
Mrs. McClung had been sick but about ten days and her death is due to brights disease the physician states.
Mrs. McClung was a native of Virginia and came to Fulton county with her husband twenty-nine years ago. She leaves a husband and two children, Carl, of Logansport, and Eva, who is at home. Mrs. McClung was a very fine Christian and her host of friends are grieved at her death. She is a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church and was an earnest worker.
Rochester Sentinel, Saturday, September 2, 1905
A most lamentable death occurred at Mt. Zion this afternoon, when little Joseph, the year old boy of Mr. & Mrs. John McClung, passed away as the result of poison accidentally taken.
The McClung residence had been infested with some mice and in order to rid the house of them, some poison had been procured and spread on a piece of bread and placed on a shelf in the pantry. Mrs. McClung did this just before starting away to spend the afternoon. The baby had just learned to creep the day before, and while the mother was getting ready to start the little fellow crept into the room, where the poison had been placed on a high shelf, and when she went to get him he had the piece of bread with the poison on it, and had eaten the poisoned butter nearly all off. Mice or rats had evidently dragged the piece of bread off the shelf and it fell to the floor, where baby found it. Thinking the little fellow had not eaten enough to seriously affect him, the parents administered some domestic remedies quickly and thought to drive hurriedly to Dr. Stinson's at Athens, where they were going for the afternoon, they saw their baby rapidly getting sick and telephoned for Dr. King to come quickly in his auto. The doctor reached there in fifteen minutes after the call to him but convulsions had set in and he could not use his stomach pump and had to resort to other remedies. The baby seemed to improve this morning and was thought to be out of danger, but at noon he suddenly became worse and died two hours later in terrible agony.
The unfortunate baby was eleven and a half months old and a bright and lovable little fellow. He was an only child and the parents will have the profound sympathy of a very large circle of friends in their awful sorrow.
Rochester Sentinel, Monday, February 6, 1911
The 3 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John McClung died at their home near Mt. Zion, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The little girl suffered from infantile paralysis almost since birth and her death, which was caused by uremic poisoning, came as a great relief. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Rochester Sentinel - Thursday, July 20, 1916
Eva Gem McClung Davis, daughter of the late James A. and Margaret W. McClung, was born May 11, 1882, on the home place, north of Mt. Zion, this county; passed to the higher life in this city, July 19, 1916, aged 34 years, two months and eight days.
During her early girlhood the deceased graduated from the Mt. Zion school, after which she took up the study of music at Rochester College, becoming quite proficient in that accomplishment and was successful in teaching music for several years.
After the demise of her mother she moved to Rochester with her father and remained a resident of this city until the hour of dissolution.
On Dec. 1, 1907, Eva Gem McClung and Charles A. Davis, both of Rochester, were united in marriage, presaging the establishment of a happy home and long marital journey. Mrs. Davis was not physically robust and her gradual decline during the last year or two of life was a source of deep concern and regret to relatives and friends. Her surviving husband was loyally attentive and all that could be was done to save her life.
Early in life she joined the Presbyterian church at Mt. Zion and after coming to Rochester took up her membership in the First Presbyterian church here, ever living the life leading unto light and faithfully serving in the vineyard of the church to the end of her days. She was also a member of Evergreen Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, but retired therefrom because of failing strength.
One brother, Carl H. McClung, Greenville, Ohio, survives her, sharing in the grief of her companion.
Funeral services will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Davis, south Main street, 10:00 o'clock Friday morning. Interment at Mt. Zion.
Rochester Sentinel - Monday, March 12, 1917
John McClung received a telegram Sunday evening announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. Sarah McClung, 70, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ernest Brown in Indianapolis. Mrs. McClung had been ill for more than a year, caused by heart trouble and other complications. She had been living in Rochester on Pontiac St., spending her time here and at Indianapolis. The body will be brought to Rochester for the funeral at the home of her son near Mt. Zion.
Mrs. McClung was the widow of Jesse McClung, who died April 22, 1898. She was the daughter of Stephen and Katherine Davidson, and leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Almeda Stinson, Mrs. Arch Stinson, Mrs. J. A. McClung and John Davidson of Elmsburg, Washington. The Davidson family were pioneer settlers in this county and 40 years ago were prominent. Mrs. McClung's father, Stephen Davidson, was state senator from this district for several terms.
Rochester Sentinel - Thursday, June 21, 1917
Mrs. Ernest T. Brown, 36, of Indianapolis sister of John McClung of near this city, died Wednesday morning, a victim of acute diabetes. She had been ill only for several days. Miss Ruth McClung was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McClung of this county. She leaves a husband and four children. Her mother died last March. Funeral Saturday morning in Indianapolis. Burial at Crown Hill cemetery.
Rochester Sentinel - Wednesday, February 19, 1919
Newton Augustus McClung, aged nearly 73, a well known and prominent farmer, died at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon in his farm home near Mt. Zion, five miles southeast of Rochester. He had been ill with heart trouble and arterial sclerosis for two years, but only became bedfast last Thursday, gradually sinking to the end.
There survive the widow, three sons, Ralph and Arthur at home and Paul in the army in California, and one daughter, Mrs. Lucien Savage, of near Macy. Four brothers are dead. Mr. McClung was born in Rush county, Feb. 23, 1346, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William McClung, but lived for 70 years on the farm where he died.
For the past 15 years he has been president of the Farmers' Co-Partnership Insurance Co. and for 12 years, a director in the Indiana Mutual Cyclone Insurance Co. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Funeral arrangements later.
Rochester Sentinel - Monday, July 12, 1926
Mrs. Elnora McClung, one of the most prominent residents of the Mt. Zion community, died very suddenly Saturday at midnight at her home four miles southeast of Rochester on the Wabash road. Death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. McClung had been in delicate health for the past four years but her condition was not considered serious.
Mrs. McClung, who was 74 years of age, was born in Fulton county on May 20, 1852, the daughter of Stephen and Katherine Davidson. On September 22nd, 1872 she was married to Newton Augustus McClung, who died several years ago. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church, the Mt. Zion club and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
She is survived by three sons, Arthur and Paul at home, Ralph who lives in the Northwest, and one daughter, Mrs. Lucian Savage, of Macy. Mrs. Josephine Stinson, of Athens, is a sister. There are two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home with Rev. D. S. Perry in charge. Burial will be made in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
Rochester Sentinel - Monday, August 26, 1935
Lucien Savage, aged 63, well known farmer of the Wagoner Station neighborhood, northeast of this city, was found dead at his farm Saturday afternoon. Death was due to a heart attack, Dr. A. S. Newell, Peru, Miami county coroner, announced after he had held his inquest.
The body was found after Mrs. Savage became alarmed at the absence of her husband and summoned Orland Sowers, a neighbor, who came upon the body in the cattle yard near the barn where he had fallen when stricken by the heart attack. Mr. Savage was doing his evening chores when he died. He had been in ill health for several months.
The deceased was a life long resident of the Wagoner Station community. He died on the same farm where he was born on November 1, 1873. His parents were William and Hannah (Yost) Savage. He was one of six children.
Mr. Savage was well known in Miami, Fulton and Cass counties. He often appeared as an entertainer in home talent shows and at farm bureau meetings. He was a member of the Christian Church at Macy. His wife was Miss Leone McClung of the Mt. Zion neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Savage were married on April 8, 1896.
Survivors are the widow, daughter, Mrs. Lucia Zaegers, Detroit, Mich.; son, Kenneth Savage, Macy; sister, Mrs. Fannie McMahan, Hammond; three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral services are to be held from the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. E. E. Laughlin, pastor of the Macy Christian Church in charge, assisted by Rev. John Runkle, Pendleton, who is a brother-in-law of the deceased. Burial will be made in the Macy cemetery.
Rochester Sentinel - Friday, May 17, 1940
Arthur McClung, aged 52, veteran of the World War, died in the Veteran's hospital in Dayton, Ohio at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Death was due to anemia. He had been in government hospitals on three occasions, entering the one in Dayton in February, 1940.
The deceased was a life resident of Fulton county and was born on a farm in the Mt. Zion neighborhood, the son of Newton (Gus) and Elnora McClung.
He had been living on a farm near the McKinley school house for the past five years with his twin brother, Paul McClung. They were extensive dairy farmers.
Mr. McClung served in the World War with Battery C of the 21st Field Artillery. He did not go overseas but was stationed in various camps in the United States. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city and of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post.
Survivors are two brothers, Paul and Ralph, who resides in Wisconsin, and a sister, Mrs. Leona Savage of Macy.
The last rites will be held from the home of Mrs. Savage in Macy at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. D. S. Perry in charge, assisted by Rev. John Brock pastor of the Macy Christian church. Burial will be made in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
Rochester Sentinel - Tuesday, March 25, 1947
Funeral services for John McClung, who died in Orlando, Florida Monday morning, will he held at the Rochester Presbyterian church, Friday afternoon 2:30 o'clock. Dr. Chesley T. Howell, pastor of the church assisted by Rev. Daniel S. Perry, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Rochester IOOF cemetery.
The body, accompanied by Mrs. McClung is due to arrive in Rochester Thursday morning 11:30 o'clock. It will be taken to the Foster Funeral Home and returned to the McClung residence, 928 Main street where friends may call up until the hour of the services.
Mr. McClung was born December 19, 1873, on what is known as the McClung homestead farm in the Mt. Zion neighborhood, six miles southeast of Rochester. His parents were Joseph and Sarah McClung. On October 22, 1902, he was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Cook. He was a graduate pharmacist from Purdue University and at the time of his death was employed at the Baxter drug store, this city.
Mr. McClung owned and operated a general insurance agency and was representative for the Wolverine Insurance Co. of Lansing, Mich., and the Buckeye Union Casualty Co., of Columbus, O. For several years he was most active in the Republican party in this county and served one term as county auditor. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Rochester city water works department, a position which he has held for the past eight years. The deceased was a member of the Rochester Presbyterian church and the Masonic Lodge No. 79, of this city.
Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Hodel, both of this city; a granddaughter Anna Leigh Hodel; three nieces, Misses Lucille, Josephine and Frances Brown all of Indianapolis and a nephew, Herbert Brown, also of Indianapolis.
Rochester Sentinel - Monday, October 24, 1949
Mrs. Leone Savage, 75, long active in local church, school, and civic circles, died Saturday at 11:15 p.m. at her home in Macy after an illness of five weeks.
A native of Fulton county, she was the daughter of Newton A. and Elinor Davidson McClung, born Aug. 28, 1874, near Mt. Zion. On April 8, 1892, she was married to Lucien Savage who died Aug. 24, 1935.
Mrs. Savage attended Rochester schools and was graduated from the Indiana State Teachers college at Terre Haute. For several years before her marriage she taught school in Fulton county. She was a member of the Macy Christian church and the Eastern Star Lodge.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lucia Lindstead, Chicago; a son, Kenneth, Macy; two brothers, Ralph, address unknown; and Paul, Macy; and four grandchildren.
The body will be returned to the residence from the Ditmire Funeral Home at Fulton Monday noon. Final rites are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Macy Christian Church with burial to follow at the Plainview Cemetery here.
Rochester Sentinel - Thursday, September 14, 1950
Funeral services for Charles A. Davis, 73, former Rochester resident whose body was found in the St. Joseph river near the municipal golf course yesterday by a fisherman, were held this afternoon 4:30 at the Bubb Funeral Home, Mishawaka. Mr. Davis had been missing from his rooming house in Mishawaka since last Sunday.
Coroner Thaddes Goraczewski of St. Joseph county is investigating the drowning.
Mr. Davis suffered a stroke in June and had been in failing health since that time.
For many years Mr. Davis was superintendent of the old Rochester Electric Light and Power Company of Rochester. Following the sale of the power company to the Northern Indiana Power Co., Mr. Davis was employed as superintendent of the Peru light and power plant for several years. Later he moved to Mishawaka where he was engaged in the real estate business until failing health forced his retirement.
He was born in Rochester in 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. He graduated from the Rochester H.S. and also from an electrical engineering course at Purdue University. Mr. Davis was a member of the Masonic Order and for several years took an active interest in the civic affairs of this city.
He is survived by two daughters, Miss June Davis, of Chicago; Mrs. E. C. Rohrs, Jr. of Glen Ellen, Ill.; three Grandchildren and three brothers, Henry A. Davis, of Sebring, Fla.; Dr. Fred W. Davis, of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Vernon J. Davis, of Buffalo, N.Y. A brother, Ostinell Davis, of this city, preceded him in death.
Burial services will be held in the Rochester IOOF cemetery, Friday morning.
Rochester Sentinel, Friday, August 19, 1960
Mrs. Gertrude M. McClung, 87, died this morning at 10:30 o'clock in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hodel, at 329 West Seventh street. Mrs. McClung, whose residence was at 928 Main street, had been residing with her daughter since becoming seriously ill two weeks ago.
Born April 4, 1873, at Hillsgrove, O., she was the daughter of Albert and Frances Cook. Her marriage was at Akron on Oct. 2, 1902, to John Leigh McClung, prominent Rochester pharmacist for many years. He died March 24, 1947.
Mrs. McClung had lived in the Mt.Zion and Rochester communities for 60 years, coming here from Akron. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church, Order of Eastern Star and Mt. Zion club.
Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Fred (Marjorie) Hodel, Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Barrett, New York City; one brother, Theodore Cook, California; two grandchildren, Ann and Mary Beth Hodel, and several nieces and nephews. Two children preceded her in death, Joseph in 1904 and Mary in 1905.
Last rites will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Zimmerman Brothers funeral home with the Rev. James Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery here. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The family asks that remembrances other than flowers, be made in the form desired by friends.
Rochester Sentinel - Tuesday, January 22, 1963
Paul McClung, 75, R.R. 1, Rochester, died at 5 p.m. Monday in the Veteran's hospital at Fort Wayne after being in failing health for some time.
Born in the Mount Zion community Nov. 11, 1887, he was the son of N.A. and Elnora Davidson McClung. He spent his childhood near his birth place, then moved to Montana, returning to the Macy and Mount Zion vicinity in the early 1920s. He was a member of the former Mount Zion Presbyterian church and was a World War I veteran. He had been retired the last 10 years.
Surviving are a nephew, Kenneth Savage, R.R. 1, Macy, and a niece, Mrs. Lucia Lindstead, Fresno, Cal. A sister, two brothers and the parents preceded in death.
Final rites will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. William Reeves of Macy officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Zion cemetery southeast of Rochester. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The LeRoy Shelton Americal Legion post will conduct miltary graveside rites.
Rochester Sentinel, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1977
Mrs. Lucia E. Lindstead, 75, 1109 East Ninth street, was found dead at her residence at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Neighbors reported that they had not seen Mrs. Lindstead, who lived alone, for several days. She had been in failing health for several months and her doctor attributed the death to natural causes. Mrs. Lindstead was born July 7, 1902, to Lucian and Leone McClung Savage in Macy. She was married to Otto H. Lindstead; he preceded her in death. She had been a Rochester resident since 1972, coming here from Fresno, Cal. She was a member of the Macy Christian church and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Surviving are a brother, Kenneth M. Savage, Macy, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster & Good funeral home with the Rev. Chester Walther officiating. Cremation will follow. Burial will be at the Plainview cemetery, Macy. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Rochester Sentinel, 11 May 1994
April 21, 1906 - May 4, 1994
Kenneth M. SAVAGE, 88, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rochester Healthcare Center. He had been a patient since Saturday.
He was born in Macy to Lucien and Leone (McCLUNG) SAVAGE and lived his entire life in the Macy area. On June 19, 1928, he married Opal E. MUSSELMAN, who survives. A retired farmer and sheep breeder, he was an Allen Township Trustee for 12 years. He was a member of the Macy Christian Church, F&AM No. 523 Lincoln Lodge, Ft. Wayne Scottish Rite, Royal Arch Masons, O.E.S. and the Miami County Farm Bureau.
Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ann) KAIN, Lexington, S.C.; two sons, William A. SAVAGE, Toledo, Ohio, Steve SAVAGE, Macy; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding in death with his parents are one daughter, Lois McCLURE; one son, Frank M. SAVAGE; one granddaughter, Konnie KAIN THORRINGTON; one great-grandson, Blaine McMILLEN, and one sister, Lucia LINDSTEAD.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturay at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. C. Allen HAZEN officiating. Burial will be at the Macy Plainview Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and from noon on Saturday until services. Memorial services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home by the Macy Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 523. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Society or Fulton County Historical Society.
Rochester Sentinel, 11 Oct 1996
June 8, 1910 - Oct. 9, 1996
Opal E. SAVAGE, 86, formerly of Macy, died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday at the ExtendaCare Center, Rochester.
Born in Macy to Frank and Maude ZARTMAN MUSSELMAN, she married Kenneth M. SAVAGE on June 19, 1928; he died May 4, 1994. A homemaker, she had lived most of her life in the Macy area. She was a member of Macy Christian Church, Order of Eastern Star 124, Macy and Home Economics Club, Macy.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Ann) KAIN, Lexington, S.C., two sons, William A. SAVAGE, Toledo, Ohio, Steve SAVAGE, Macy, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren [including Mrs. Jodi NEWTON, Mrs. Lisa McMILLEN and Susie and Klise SAVAGE, all from Rocheter, and seven great-gradchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Ronnie (Lova) POWELL, [Rochester]. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, a daughter Lois McCLURE, a son Frank [SAVAGE], a granddaughter, Kennie KAIN THORRINGTON and a great-grandson, Blaine McMILLEN.
Services are at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Foster & Good Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial is in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, and one hour prior to services on Sunday at the funeral home. O.E.S. 124 will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contriburtions may be made to the Macy Chapter of the O.E.S. 124, Macy.
Rochester Sentinel, Wednesday, March 21, 2001
July 16, 1911 — March 20, 2001
Fred Hodel, 89, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at his 1700 Madison St. residence.
Born in Wabash to Fred and Dora Budde Hodel, he married Marjorie McClung Feb. 14, 1942 in Rochester. She survives.
Mr. Hodel, a manager for Public Service Indiana for 46 years, retired in 1976. He attended First Presbyterian Chturh and was active in a variety of community affairs. He was a deacon and elder of Rochester's First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Rochester Kiwanis Club, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a 101st Airborne Division Master Sgt., serving in Europe during World War II.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Ann L. Thomas of Kissimmee, Fla. and Mary Beth Bankos of Allentown, Pa.; four grandchildren Aimee, Matthew, Jonathan and Christian Thomas; and one great-grandson.
Preceding in death with his parents were four sisters and four brothers.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Crytzer officiating. Burial is at IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund or Hope Hospice.
Rochester Sentinel, June 19, 2004
A. Josephine Brown RN, BSN, MPH 95, Indianapolis, passed away June 17, 2004. Miss Brown was an outstanding nurse, educator and contributor to the health care of our country. Born in New Bethel, IN (now Wanamaker), the daughter of Ernest T. and Ruth (McClung) Brown, she came from a family with roots deep in the medical field. Her great grandfather, two great uncles and three cousins all were physicians, so it was no great surprise that she and her two sisters, Lucile and Frances M. Brown became nurses. She and her sisters attended the Immaculate Conception Academy in Oldenberg, Indiana. She then attended Butler University and later with her sisters graduated as an RN from St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Beginning as a public health nurse with the VNA, she graduated from Indiana University with a BS degree. In 1944, Jo was asked by the Kellogg Foundation to join the Calhoun County Health Dept. in Battle Creek, MI. She became nursing director in 1946. She later graduated from the University of Minnesota with a masters degree in public health and was asked to accept a position on the faculty of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. As assistant professor she developed and chaired the community health nursing department until she retired as a full professor. Her list of accomplishments is indeed extensive. She served on many committees including Governors Millikan and Williams to study and codify Michigan public health statutes. She served as chairperson to establish guidelines for the placement of undergraduate students and the state commission to review scholarships for various public health positions. She was active in many public health fields including the Council on Aging in Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, where she served two terms as president. She took postgraduate work at Western Reserve and Harvard Universities. Upon retirement from the University of Michigan, her colleagues established a scholarship in her name to be given each year to a student who demonstrated excellence in public health nursing practice. She holds a lifetime membership in the Michigan Public Health Association of which she was past president and two honorary organizations, Pi Lambda Theta and Sigma Theta Tau. She achieved a lifetime of accomplishments after entering the job market at the height of the Great Depression. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she played the piano and enjoyed water and oil painting and crewel embroidery. Survivors include her two sisters, Lucile and Frances Brown. She was preceded in death by a brother Herbert McClung Brown. Friends and family will gather on Monday in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel from 3 to 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church. You are invited to visit Miss Brown's personal memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may read her Life Story, share a memory, order flowers, or make a memorial contribution to the Josephine Brown Scholarship co Univ. of Michigan School of Nursing.
