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Henry Dexter, Pioneer Farmer, Passes at Eighty
The Carrington Record Newspaper, 1925
Henry B. Dexter, pioneer homesteader who, on Nov. 13 was
80 years old died Wednesday evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. B.E. Puckett of this city, where he had been staying
since his retirement.
Funeral services are set tentatively for Monday afternoon, pending the
arrival of relatives.. The services will be conducted from the Congregational Church.
Henry Dexter was born Nov. 13, 1845 in Holland where he spent the early
part of his life.He was married at the age of 28 years to Miss Elsie Bush and the couple came to America in 1879, stopping
first in New York and going on to Chatfield, MN. They came to N.D. in 1899, taking a homestead 14 miles west of Carrington
near the "Hawks Nest." Mrs. Dexter died in 1909 and in 1912, Mr. Dexter sold the homestead
He returned to Holland, married again, but in 1917 was forced to separate
from his wife and return to America on account of the war.
Six children who survive include Mrs. D.W. O'Connell of Glendale, CA,
Mrs. August Gellenbeck of Lafayette, IN., Mrs. Benjamin Puckett of this city, Francis Dexter of Circle, MT., John Dexter of
Ray, N.D. and Alta Puckett of this city. Twenty-two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive Mr. Dexter
**My note: Alta Puckett is Henry Dexter's grandson.**
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Worker Dies After Fall
A 27 yr. old worker died Tuesday after he fell from a ladder he was descending while
painting the inside of a shop building at the Westerrn Indiana Gravel plant. Pronounced dead on arrival at St. Elizabeth Hospital
was Ronald E. Long, 923 North 8th St. The incident occured shortly
before 11 am. Born in Lafayette, Long was a life long resident. In 1957 he married Billie Robinson, who survives. In addition
to the widow he is survived by four daughters, Stephanie, Lorrie and Valerie, at home and Lucinda Kay, Champaign, Ill., two
sons, Ricky Allen, at home, and Michael of Champaign Ill. He is also survived by his mother Mrs. Erma Long, Lafayette, three
brothers, Robert and Stanley of Lafayette and Charles of Stockwell, and five sisters, Mrs. Frank Fouts of Number Ten, Mrs.
James Stacey, Lafayette, Mrs. Robert Brugh, Logansport and Judith Ann and Annette Kay, Lafayette.
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Dorothy E. Flack, 95
Dorothy E. "Dottie" Gellenbeck Flack, 95, formerly of Poland Hill Rd., died at 2:05
pm Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in St. Mary's Healthcare where she was a resident. Born April 22, 1909, in Carrington, N.D., she
attended Elston School and lived in the Lafayette area most of her life. She married Isaiah Flack on July 1, 1929, in Lafayette.
He had worked for Monon Railroad Shops in Lafayette and later for Alcoa. He died in August 1977. Mrs. Flack was a homemaker.
She was a life member of Elston Presbyterian Church, a member of the Ambassadors Musical Group, Lafayette Senior Citizens
Center, and Home Demonstration Club of Elston, where she was past president. Survivors include a son, Sam Flack of Lafayette;
and a daughter Carolyn S. Steinfeld (husband: Robert) of Cary, N.C. Memorial service 3 p.m. Monday, at Soller-Baker
Lafayette Chapel. The Rev. Catherine Moran officiating. Private internment Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Survivors include 7
grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband; and sons, Robert L. and Gerald D. Flack. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests donations be given to The American Cancer Association.
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Robert L. Flack
Frankfort - Robert L. (Bob) Flack, 73, of 1661 E. Clinton St., died Sunday, Feb.
23, 2003 in his home. Born Dec. 28, 1929, in Lafayette, he graduated in 1948 from Shadeland High School in Lafayette. He married
Margaret (Marge) Eller on Jan. 25, 1958, in Lafayette, she survives. Mr. Flack owned and operated the Flack Insurance Agency
in Frankfort from 1971 to 1995 when he sold the business. He remained active in the business until 2001, when he retired.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Frankfort, Elks Lodge, the Frankfort Veterans of Foreign Wars and American
Legion and past president of the Frankfort Rotary Club. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Debbie Johnston (husband:Dale)
of Rossville and Connie Sharp (husband:Cort Sears) of Lafayette; his mother, Dorothy Flack of Lafayette, a brother and a sister.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, at Archer-Weston Funeral Home, with rosary at 5:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Frankfort. Father Gerald J. Borawski officiating. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery, Lafayette,
with military honors. Three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren survive. Preceded in death by his father, a son, and a
brother. Memorial contributions to St. Mary's Education Center Building Fund.
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Many Relatives at H. Dexter's Funeral
Henry Dexter, former resident of Holland and pioneer homesteader
of this vicinity, who died December 2, was buried after the funeral services held at the Congregational Church, many relatives
being present to mourn the departed head of the family.The deceased, who had passed his eightieth birthday, is survived by
his wife in Holland, six children, twenty-two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, all of this country.
Rev. William Kelts had charge of the funeral services and burial at
the local cemetery. The pall bearers were: T.E. Thurston, Tom Buchanan, George Footlitt, L.M. Thompson, A.E. Ireland and T.N.
Putnam.
The following out of town relatives of Henry Dexter were present for
the funeral services, all of them returning Sunday evening to their homes. Mrs. D.W. O'Connell, a daughter, and son John of
Ray, N.D. and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Phillips of Devlin Lake. Mrs. Phillips is a grand-daughter of Mr. Dexter.
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In Loving Memory of
Mrs. Margaret C. O'Connor born Aug. 12, 1909. Died June 24, 1966
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Margaret A. Kerkhove, 72,
of 210 N. Meadow Lane, Monticello, died at 10:52 am. Sunday, April 11, 1999 in White County Memorial Hospital. She had been
ill for three weeks. Mrs. Kerkhove was the first female Realtor in Tippecanoe County and had worked in Lafayette for 26 yrs.
Born Sept. 13, 1926, in Lafayette, she was a 1944 graduate of Jefferson High School. She moved to Monticello from Lafayette
2 1/2 yrs. ago. She attended Yeoman United Methodist Church and was a member of the Tippecanoe Realtors Assoc. , American
Legion Auxiliary, Ladies of the Moose, Vererans of Foreign War Auxiliary and Amvets Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
Dennis (Cheryl A.) Drudge of Monticello; a son, Kevin C. Moore Sr. of Lafayette, and two brothers, George and Arthur Segal
Jr., both of Reynolds. Visitation 4-8 pm Tuesday at Voorhs-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello. Services there at 10:30 am. Wed.
Burial in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette. Also surviving, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Preceded in
death by 2 sons, Michael and Steven Moore. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of donors choice.
**Note: This is Art and Ila Gellenbeck Segal's daughter**
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Laura J. Lockard Farrell, 60,
of 1220 Queen St., died Oct. 21, 1993 in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center where she had been a patient 13 days. She had
been in failing health for three years. Mrs. Farrell had been a service worker at Shreve Hall, Purdue University, for 19 1/2
yrs, retiring in 1990. Born Aug. 2, 1933, in Lafayette, she had spent all of her life here. She married Patrick P. Farrell
on June 25, 1950, in Lafayette. He survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Patricia A. Melady of Lafayette; a brother, Kenneth
Lockard of TX., and three sisters, Mary Byrd, Nora Morinskey and Barbara McCarty, all of Lafayette. Service was Oct. 24 at
Soller-Baker , Lafayette Chapel, with Father Thomas Fox officiating. Intement St.Mary's Cemetery.
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Howard Michael Kelnhofer, 47,
of 1028 Sycamore St., died Sept. 18, 1992 in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. Born Oct. 22, 1945, in Hoopeston, Ill.,
he came to Lafayette in 1969. He married Anna M. O'Connor Weaver in Lafayette on April 22, 1973 and she survives. Mr. Kelnhofer
was employed with the Laborer's International Union, Local 274. He was a member of the Union and the Eagles Aerie 347 in Lafayette.
He enjoyed auto mechanics. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Michael J. Kelnhofer of Lafayette; a stepson, Keith Weaver
of West Point; a stepdaughter, Catherine A. Frank of Lafayette, a sister, Mrs. Leo (Vickie) Stolf of Hoopeston; and three
trandsons. Service and interment Sept. 21 in Hoopeston, Ill. Soller-Baker in charge of local arrangements.
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Obituary
Mrs. Henry
Dexter, passed away last Thursday at her home nine miles east of Carrington, after an illness, caused by inflammation
of the intestines, of only a few days duration.
The funeral service was held at the Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon.
Elder Stambaugh and Rev. Asher officiating.
Mrs. Dexter had many loyal and true friends in the neighborhood and
was respected for many kindnesses to the family, the neighbor and the stranger. The thought, to her, of where a kindness was
needed, meant execution, and for these qualities was loved by all while with us, and will be missed by all who knew her.
To the husband, four sons and four daughters, the sympathy of The Record
and of the entire community is extended.
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Aline A. Baldwin Brinson, 80,
of 812 Wabash Ave., died Jan. 6, 1993 in Regency Place, where she had been a resident the past two years. A lifelong
resident of Lafayette, she was born July 24, 1912, and was employed for 16 yrs. at Purdue University, retiring in 1978 from
Tarkington Hall. She married George H. Brinson on Dec. 21, 1928, in Williamsport, and he survives with four daughters, Mrs.
Dallas (Phyllis) King of Warsaw and Barbara Robinson, Mrs. Kenneth (Georgia) Hinrichs and Suzanne Evans, all of Lafayette;
two sons, Charles F. Brinson and Robert L. Brinson, both of Lafayette, and 18 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Service
in Soller-Baker, Lafayette.
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Evaline G. O'Connor Gellenbeck,
80, formerly of 1032 Sycamore St., Lafayette, died at 3 pm., Thursday, Oct. 15,1998, in St. Anthony Healthcare
Center. Mrs. Gellenbeck was a homemaker. She was born June 24, 1918, in Lafayette, and spent her entire life in the Lafayette
community. On March 5, 1935, she married Louis L. Gellenbeck in Lafayette, and he preceeded her in death on Dec. 8, 1968.
Surviving are one son, William L. Gellenbeck of Lafayette, and two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marylou) Johnson of Green Valley,
AZ., and Mrs. Ben (Luann) Lemming of Lafayette. Funeral service will be at noon on Saturday at Soller-Baker, Father John Bach
will officiate. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A daughter,
Lola Patterson and a brother, Larkin T. O'Connor preceeded her in death. Memorials to charity of choice.
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Lola J. Gellenbeck Patterson, 55,
of 3028 Henry St., died at 6:45 am. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1997, at Home Hospital. Born June 22, 1942, in Lafayette, she graduated
from Jefferson High School in 1960. She married John H. Patterson on Mar. 24, 1961, in Lafayette. He survives. She had been
a lifelong resident of Lafayette. Surviving are two sons, John A. Patterson, of Indianapolis, and Nathaniel B. Patterson
of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Genevive) Tyson of Lafayette, and Mrs. Stuart (Evelyn) M. Anderson, of Indianapolis,
her mother, Evelyn Gellenbeck of Lafayette, a brother, William Gellenbeck, of Odel, IN., and two sisters, Marylou Johnson
of AZ. and Mrs. Benjamin (Louann) Leming of Lafayette. No visitation or service. Surviving are 5 grandchildren. Friends may
best express their sympathy by contributing to the American Cancer Society.
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George W. Segal, 64.
of Reynolds, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000 at his home. He was born May 31, 1936, in Lafayette, the son of Arthur and Ila Gellenbeck
Segal. He married Wilma Reuzenaer on Oct. 26, 1979, in Reynolds. She survives. He lived in Reynolds for 27 yrs. after moving
there from Grand Rapids, MI. He was a truck driver for Delta Trucking for several years and then drove for Brim Concrete for
seven yrs. He retired in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by daughters Janet (Lyle) Fennema of Jennison, MI.,
Brenda Cheesman of Delphi, Vanessa (Rick) Baker of Monticello and Kelly (Raymond) Shropshire and Kimberly Fisher.
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Larkin T. O'Connor, 80,
of 2519 S. River Rd., West Lafayette, died at 12:08 am Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1995 in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. A commercial
fisherman, Mr. O'Connor owned and operated O'Connor's Fisher Market at Third and Columbia St., for 15 yrs. He then worked
for the West Lafayette water treatment plant, retiring in 1978. Born July 7, 1915, in Lafayette, he lived here all his life.
He married Dorothy L. Martin on Nov. 7, 1935, in Lafayette. She survives. Mr. O'Connor was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joann Ruth Sorensen of West Lafayette; two sons, Gary L. O'Connor of West Lafayette, Michael
L. O' Connor of Lafayette; and a sister, Evelyn Gellenbach of Lafayettte. Friends may call 5-8 pm. today, Aug. 1, Soller-Baker
Lafayette Funeral Home. Service 1 pm. Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Father Maurice Miller officiating. Interment
St. Mary Cemetery. Surviving, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
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Aldine E. Amstutz Gellenbeck, 82,
of 1322 Shadeland Rd., died at 12:52 pm , Sat. , March 23, 2002 in Home Hospital. Born Apr. 21, 1919, in Tippecanoe County,
she was a life resident of this area and a 1937 graduate of Wea High School. She married Hugh D. "Bud" Gellenbeck on Jan.
4, 1938, in Lafayette. He was a self employed carpenter, and survives. Mrs. Gellenbeck worked at Loeb's Dept. Store and in
cosmetic sales at J.C. Penney, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Linden Conservation Club, Jenks Rest Senior Center,
Elston Home Economics, Insight Support Group, Home Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and the Elston Home Demonstration Club. She enjoyed
traveling, bowling, camping and was a bowling instructor. Surviving with her husband are three sons, Robert Gellenbeck (Jean)
of West Point, Richard Gellenbeck (Vesta) of Coral, FL., and Ronald Gellenbeck (Cheryl) of Lafayette, three sisters, Doris
Moore of San Francisco, Ruby Frantz (Alvin) of Frankfort, Betty Taylor (Jack) of Carmel and a brother Vernon Amstutz
(Harriett) of Lafayette. Visitation at Soller-Baker from 10 am Wed. until the service there at 11 am. The Rev. Stanley
Smelser officiating. Interment Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Surviving are 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. A sister
Violet Line, preceded in death. Memorials to Indiana Society for the Prevention of Blindness.
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Hugh D. "Bud" Gellenbeck, 89m
died Sunday, April 14, 2002, in his home at 1322 Shadeland Rd. Born Jan. 22, 1913 in Carrington, N.D., he was a life resident
of this area. He married Aldine E. Amstutz on Jan. 4, 1938, in Lafayette. She died March 23, 2002. Mr. Gellenbeck was a self
employed carpenter for 47 yrs., working for National Homes Corp. and Home Hospital. He was a member of Elston Presbyterian
Church, the Linden Conservation Club, and the Senior Center. He enjoyed gardening, pitching horseshoes, playing billiards,
and he was an avid bowler. Surviving are three sons, Robert Gellenbeck (Jean), of West Point, Richard Gellenbeck (Vesta) of
Coral, FL., and Ronald Gellenbeck (Cheryl) of Lafayette and a sister, Dorothy Flack of Lafayette. Visitatioin at Soller-Baker
from 10 am Thurs. until the service there at 11 am, the Rev. Stanley Smelser officiating. Interment Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Surviving are 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 5 brothers, 5 sisters. Memorials to Prevention
Blindness Indiana or American Cancer Society.
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Alvin N. Lake, 72,
of 6423 W. County Rd. 350 North, West Lafayette, died at 9:20 pm Friday, June 21, 2002, at his home. Mr. Lake had been the
manager of the electrical and plumbing department at Von Tobel's. Born May 19, 1930, in Lafayette, he had lived in this area
all of his life and attended Jefferson High School. He married Juliah Miteff on May 31, 1964, in Lafayette and she survives.
Mr. Lake was a member of Weaver Chapel United Methodist Church and a life member of Montmorenci American Legion Post 506,
the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Indiana Chosen Few. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Surviving are six daughters,
Bonnie Short (Everett), of Wauseon, OH. , JoAnn Grant (Greg) of Attica, Lena Padro (Luis) of Raleigh, N.C., Veronica Jenrette
(Jay) of Terre Haute, Alice Aylor (Mitch) of Batesville and Shirley McDonnell (Allen) of Monroe, MI.; a brother, Elbert Lake
Jr. of Mulberry, and six sisters, Lou Stine of Monticello, Kate Felix, Lena Gellenbeck, Lucille Niccum and Helen Brummet,
all of Lafayette and Isabel Simmons of GA.
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O'Connor, William J.,70,
a local business man and Wabash river authority, died at 4:00 Sunday morning at his home 1133 Sycamore St., after an illness
of six months. Born in this city on March 5, 1864. He was the son of James and Mary O'Connor, marrying Mary C. Garrett 45
yrs. ago. In 1911, he succeeded his brother Henry "Hank" O'Connor in conducting a fish market on Columbia St. and managed
that concern with Claude Long until the time of his death. During his lifetime he recovered numerous drowned bodies from the
Wabash River. Surviving are the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Dora (Dean) Collins, Mrs. May Lester, Mrs. Fern Farrell all of
Lafayette, and Miss Evaline O'Connor at home, two sons, William Jr. and Larkin both at home. One sister, Mrs. Dora Cheeks
of Lafayette, and a brother Benjamin, assistant chief of the Lafayette Fire Dept. and four half brothers, Edward O'Connor
of Columbus, Frank of Delphi, Harry and Walter both of Green Hill. The body was removed to the Sollar-Baker funeral home,
where friends may call after Monday noon. Services are charged to the Rev. J. Newton Jessup, and will be conducted from
there Tues. afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial in Springvale Cemetery.
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