Robert Jerome Stumpf
M, #1665
Last Edited=25 Jul 2022
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jakub Nestaval
Robert Jerome Stumpf is the son of Jerome John Stumpf and Beverly Elaine Squires. Robert Jerome Stumpf married Kathleen Ann Kloss on 13 May 1977 at Morrison Co., Minnesota. Robert Jerome Stumpf and Kathleen Ann Kloss were divorced on 7 April 1987 at Morrison Co., Minnesota. Robert Jerome Stumpf married Debbie Ann Nelson on 5 May 1990 at Morrison Co., Minnesota.1,2 Robert Jerome Stumpf married Virginia Bernice Otremba on 15 February 2008 at Morrison Co., Minnesota.
Child of Robert Jerome Stumpf and Debbie Ann Nelson
Citations
- [S548] Letter from Stella Marie Vrzal (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, May 1991; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
- [S1991] Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001, online https://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001.
- [S1990] Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, online https://www.ancestry.com, File Number: 1991-MN-037247. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.
Teri Marie Stumpf
F, #1672
Last Edited=25 Jul 2022
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jakub Nestaval
Teri Marie Stumpf is the daughter of Jerome John Stumpf and Beverly Elaine Squires. Teri Marie Stumpf married Scott Robert Holgate on 14 November 1992 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.1 Teri Marie Stumpf married David Leroy Ahlm on 11 November 2011 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota; Certificate Number: 10047061.
Children of Teri Marie Stumpf and Scott Robert Holgate
Citations
- [S1991] Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001, online https://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001.
Thomas Stumpf
M, #1671
Last Edited=25 Jul 2022
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jakub Nestaval
Thomas Stumpf is the son of Jerome John Stumpf and Beverly Elaine Squires. Thomas Stumpf married Dawn D. Uhl on 12 August 1995 at Stearns Co., Minnesota.1,2
Citations
- [S1991] Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001, online https://www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001.
- [S1989] U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, online https://ancestry.com/, Source Information:
Ancestry.com. U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
Original data: See source information provided with each entry.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection.
Tom Jerome Stumpf1
M, #6521
Last Edited=3 Sep 2011
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
6th great-grandson of Jakub Nestaval
Citations
- [S1990] Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, online https://www.ancestry.com, File Number: 1991-MN-037247. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.
Nancy Stewart Sturdevant
F, #1406, b. 5 November 1921, d. 3 December 1993
Last Edited=30 Apr 2023
Nancy Stewart Sturdevant was also known as Nancy Stertevant.1 She was born on 5 November 1921 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.2,1,3 She married John Barnett Tonkin, son of Loring Lombard Tonkin and Norma Madeline Smith, on 20 October 1945 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.4,1 Nancy Stewart Sturdevant died on 3 December 1993 at West Virginia at age 72.1,3 She was buried at Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., West Virginia.3 She lived in 1962 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia. Her Social Security Number was 235-34-1013, issued in West Virginia before 1951, born 05 Nov 1921 and died 03 Dec 1993.
Children of Nancy Stewart Sturdevant and John Barnett Tonkin
- Loring Lombard Tonkin+ b. 9 Aug 1946, d. 12 Feb 2018
- John Barnett Tonkin Jr. b. 24 Apr 1949, d. 6 Sep 2016
- Nancy Sturdevant Stewart Tonkin b. 16 May 1954, d. 29 Nov 2017
Citations
- [S1841] Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller, "Email from Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller 29Aug2007," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 29 Aug 2007. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller 29Aug2007."
- [S371] Paul Bradley PURDY (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 32 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Nancy Jane (Sturtevant) Tonkin, Memorial ID 171441111,
Birth: 5 November 1921, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Death: 3 December 1993, West Virginia, USA
Burial: Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison County, West Virginia
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171441111/nancy-jane-tonkin: accessed 30 April 2023), memorial page for Nancy Jane Sturtevant Tonkin (5 Nov 1921–3 Dec 1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 171441111, citing Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Shannon (contributor 48550075).
Parents
Arlington C Sturtevant 1882–1947
Nancy Frances Shuttleworth Sturtevant 1887–1980
Spouses
John Barnett Tonkin 1919–2006 (m. 1945)
Siblings
John Stuart Sturtevant 1917–1917
Children
Loring L Tonkin 1946–2018
John B Tonkin 1949–2016
Nancy Stuart Tonkin 1954–2017
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/290/171441111_1476739007.jpg,. - [S902] Paul Bradley Purdy (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 32 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
Madge E. Stutler
F, #7726
Last Edited=9 Aug 2019
Madge E. Stutler married Henry M. Grant.
Child of Madge E. Stutler and Henry M. Grant
- James Douglas Grant b. 1 Oct 1917, d. 22 Oct 1998
Maria Juliana Suaso
F, #12131, b. circa 1835
Last Edited=4 Nov 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd great-grandmother of Terresa Ann Struck
4th great-grandmother of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Child of Maria Juliana Suaso and Miguel Romero
- Cleofes Romero+ b. Jan 1872, d. 1914
Douglas Michael Suber
M, #10362, b. 7 October 1953, d. 17 January 2000
Last Edited=1 Aug 2024
Douglas Michael Suber was born on 7 October 1953 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. He married Gerriann Houser, daughter of Jerry Oliver Houser and Patricia Ann Rankin, on 14 February 1976 at King Co., Washington. Douglas Michael Suber died on 17 January 2000 at King Co., Washington, at age 46.
Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr.
M, #6930, b. 20 February 1918, d. 20 August 1990
Last Edited=18 Jan 2026
Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr. was born on 20 February 1918 at Missouri.1 He married Violet Marie Merry, daughter of Anderson Hoyt Merry and Pearl Ada Fellows, on 9 October 1941 at Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri. Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr. died on 20 August 1990 at Arlington Co., Virginia, at age 72.1 He was buried at Plot: Sec: 68, Site: 4639, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., Virginia.1
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr., Memorial ID 49360444,
Birth: 20 February 1918, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, USA
Death: 20 August 1990, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49360444/anthony_joseph-sucher: accessed March 26, 2024), memorial page for Anthony Joseph Sucher Jr. (20 Feb 1918–20 Aug 1990), Find a Grave Memorial ID 49360444, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by John C. Anderson (contributor 47208015).
Parents
Anthony Joseph Sucher 1893–1965
Elizabeth Lucille McKenzie Sucher 1895–1972
Spouses
Violet Marie Merry Sucher 1916–2007 (m. 1941)
Siblings
Frances Lanell Sucher Rehm 1919–1988
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/349/49360444_4c2375c5-50e0-4cc3-8964-d8f8e6750be4.jpeg,.
Janeen Suits
F, #13083
Last Edited=2 Mar 2026
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
Janeen Suits is the daughter of Kenneth David Suits and Lorna June Greenwood. Janeen Suits married Carlos Stockwell.
Karen Suits
F, #13085
Last Edited=2 Mar 2026
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
Karen Suits is the daughter of Kenneth David Suits and Lorna June Greenwood. Karen Suits married David Moran.
Kenneth David Suits
M, #13045, b. 19 November 1927, d. 4 February 1989
Last Edited=3 Mar 2026
Kenneth David Suits was born on 19 November 1927 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan. He married Lorna June Greenwood, daughter of Morgan Arthur Greenwood and Verna Fay Hunsberger, on 20 September 1949 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan. Kenneth David Suits died on 4 February 1989 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 61. He was buried at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Michigan. He began military service on 10 January 1946 at US Navy. He ended military service on 12 November 1947. He lived in August 1970 at Sister Lakes, Michigan.
Children of Kenneth David Suits and Lorna June Greenwood
Nellie Sullivan1
F, #3094, b. circa 1793
Last Edited=26 Jan 2020
- Relationship
- 3rd great-grandmother of Steven Harn Redman
Nellie Sullivan was born circa 1793 at Cork Co., Ireland. She married Jeremiah McCarthy, son of John Charles McCarthy and Margaret Walsh. SOURCE: Frank Trombley letter 01Oct1996.
Children of Nellie Sullivan and Jeremiah McCarthy
- John McCarthy+ b. 24 Sep 1817, d. 8 Oct 1878
- Timothy McCarthy b. c 1821
- Charles McCarthy b. c 1825
- Edward McCarthy b. c 1838
Citations
- [S1501] Letter from Yvonne Marie (Barry) Payne (P.O. Box 1502, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459) to Steven Harn Redman, Mar 1998; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
Nellie Sullivan
F, #3098
Last Edited=8 Oct 1996
Nellie Sullivan married Timothy McCarthy, son of Jeremiah McCarthy and Nellie Sullivan. SOURCE: Frank Trombley letter 01Oct1996.
Perry Sulsar
M, #3681, b. June 1833
Last Edited=28 Dec 2018
Perry Sulsar was born in June 1833 at Ohio. He married Abigal Ruple, daughter of Jacob Ruple and Abigail McLintick(), on 6 October 1859.1 SOURCE: Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14.
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
John Wesley Suman1
M, #2404, b. circa March 1853, d. 8 January 1926
Last Edited=26 Jan 2026
John Wesley Suman was born circa March 1853 at Maryland. He married Virginia Menelia Douty, daughter of Charles Moses Douty and Martha Eve Cochran, circa 1 October 1878. John Wesley Suman died on 8 January 1926 at Maryland.
Child of John Wesley Suman and Virginia Menelia Douty
- Martha Douty Suman b. 24 Jun 1880, d. 7 Dec 1965
Citations
- [S1125] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 213,214", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
Martha Douty Suman
F, #2405, b. 24 June 1880, d. 7 December 1965
Last Edited=26 Jan 2026
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of John Hearn
Martha Douty Suman was born on 24 June 1880 at Woodville, Frederick Co., Maryland. She was the daughter of John Wesley Suman and Virginia Menelia Douty. Martha Douty Suman married Earnest Wilfred Runkles on 25 December 1902.1 Martha Douty Suman died on 7 December 1965 at Lewisdale, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 85.
Citations
- [S1126] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 214", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
Alice Gabriello Summers
F, #1452, b. 12 August 1893, d. 19 June 1988
Last Edited=23 Sep 2022
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
Alice Gabriello Summers was born on 12 August 1893 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 She was the daughter of Gabriel Rush Summers and Mercy Ann Longley. Alice Gabriello Summers married Joseph Maxwell Stephenson, son of Rome Charles Stephenson and Ella Jane Maxwell, on 31 October 1914 at Indiana.3 Alice Gabriello Summers married Charles Lincoln Ayling, son of Augustus D. Ayling and Elizabeth Freeman Cornish, on 11 August 1928 at Washington, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.4 Alice Gabriello Summers died on 19 June 1988 at Orleans, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts, at age 94; Certificate: 033547.1 She was buried at Lot 149, Grave 007, Beechwood Cemetery, Centerville, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts.1 She lived in August 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 She lived in July 1924 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Alice G. Ayling, Memorial ID 182358015,
Birth: 12 August 1893, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Death: 19 June 1988, Massachusetts, USA
Burial: Beechwood Cemetery, Centerville, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182358015/alice-g-ayling: accessed 23 September 2022), memorial page for Alice G. Ayling (12 Aug 1893–19 Jun 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 182358015, citing Beechwood Cemetery, Centerville, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Nicole (contributor 50146628).
Parents
Gabriel Rush Summers 1857–1920
Mary Ann Longley Summers 1855–1944
Spouses
Charles Lincoln Ayling 1875–1970 (m. 1928)
Joseph M. Stephenson 1893–1946
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/91/182358015_249d0871-52d0-4e9d-be25-da1bfc50bc5f.jpeg,. - [S916] Timothy Edward Howard, History of St Joseph Co , Indiana, 1907, page 778-779 (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Publishing Co., 1907). Hereinafter cited as History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
- [S1887] GABRIEL R. SUMMERS DIES AFTER MONTH'S ILLNESS, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), South Bend, Indiana, 21 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 1, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 21 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 1.. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana).
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, Charles Lincoln Ayling, Memorial ID 125922814,.
Edward Summers
M, #2633, b. circa 1824, d. April 1880
Last Edited=23 Sep 2022
Edward Summers was born circa 1824 at Ireland.1 He married Catherine Drullinger on 12 October 1853 at Niles, Michigan.2 Edward Summers died in April 1880 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He was buried at Section D, row 4, lot 52, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2
Child of Edward Summers and Catherine Drullinger
- Gabriel Rush Summers+ b. 13 Mar 1857, d. 20 Aug 1920
Citations
- [S1162] Timothy Edward Howard, History of St Joseph Co , Indiana, 1907, page 778 (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Publishing Co., 1907). Hereinafter cited as History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Edward Summers, Memorial ID 143239068,
Birth: 1825, Ireland
Death: 20 April 1880, USA
Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 05 October 2020), memorial page for Edward Summers (1825–20 Apr 1880), Find a Grave Memorial no. 143239068, citing Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by jcrow (contributor 47605922).
Spouse Catherine Drullinger Summers unknown–1918 (m. 1853)
Children Gabriel Rush Summers 1857–1920 Mary A. Summers Vanderhoof 1859–1912 Thomas D. Summers 1861–1920,.
Gabriel Rush Summers
M, #276, b. 13 March 1857, d. 20 August 1920
Last Edited=10 May 2025
Gabriel Rush Summers was born on 13 March 1857 at New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2,3 He was the son of Edward Summers and Catherine Drullinger. Gabriel Rush Summers married Mercy Ann Longley, daughter of Andrew Longley and Mary Rupel, on 28 October 1880 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,2 Gabriel Rush Summers died on 20 August 1920 at 314 West Colfax Ave., South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 63.5,2,3 He was buried on 23 August 1920 at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,6,3 Gabriel Rush Summers was a Manufacturer of sovereign remedies, engaged in South Bend drug business.1 He graduated circa 1873 at University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1907, page 778.
The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 21 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 1 (portions of copy were illegible).
GABRIEL R. SUMMERS DIES AFTER MONTH'S ILLNESS
Hon. Gabriel R. Summers, 68 years old, owner of the News-Times, former state senator and prominent business man in this city for many years, died Friday night at 11:50 o'clock at his home, 314 West Colfax avenue. Mr. Summers had been seriously ill for four weeks with heart disease and diabetes and had been in ill health for over a year, having suffered several severe attacks of heart failure. He was taken critically ill July 23 and repeated relapses followed by a stroke of apoplexy Thursday morning caused the abandonment of all hope of his recovery. He had been in a state of coma for two days and was unable to recognize members of his family at his bedside.
Private funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the residence. Bishop John Hazen White, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Long, of St. James Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. The body will wile in state at the residence Monday from 10 o'clock until 3.
The active pallbearers will be Dr. John A. Stoeckley, James A. Judie, John G. Yeagley, William A. McInenry, Edward Zeitler and Edward Chierhart. The honorary pallbearers will be Joseph M. Neff, George Y. Hepler, Schuyler Robertson, William P. O'Neill, Elmer Crockett, Hon. Rome C. Stephenson, Marvin Campbell, Samuel Parker, Dixon W. Place, Jacob M. Chillas, Dr. J.W. Hill and Aaron Jones.
Surviving Mr. Summers are his wife, Mrs. Mercy Ann Longley Summers, whom he married Oct. 28, 1880, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph M. Stephenson, of this city.
Mr. Summers was born in New Carlisle, this county, March 13, 1857, the son of Edward and Catherine Summers. After his graduation from Notre Dame university when he was 16 years old Mr. Summers returned to his father's farm in Clay township and after his father's death in 1880 entered the farming business on an intensive scale. He (?) became engaged in the agricultural implementation business in this city and Wullerton(?), this county, and in 188(?) became president of the South Bend Iron Bed company. He was one of the organizers of the Vanderheof Medicine company in 189(?) and in recent years has been in full control of the company.
He became interested in the South Bend News in 1909(?) and it was in a great measure due to his influence that the consolidation of the South Bend News and South Bend Tribune was effected in 1911. Three years later Mr. Summers became practically complete owner of the South Bend News-Times and in 1917 relinquished his duties at published to his son-in-law, Joseph M. Stephenson.
Mr. Summers was elected state senator from St. Joseph county in 1914, serving in the 69th and 70th assemblies and on several important committees. He lent his influence toward the passage of the state-wide prohibition law; the United Suffrage act(?), later held unconstitutional by the supreme court, and he bill providing for a constitutional convention (???) state which the supreme court held invalid. He was conceded to be one of the progressive members of the senate. At the (?) of his term he refused to run for re-election, his reasons being ill-health and the weight of his many business interests.
Being a firm believer in the future of South Bend, Mr. Summers became identified with many of the well known business enterprises of the city and was a heavy investor in the city's real estate.2
The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 23 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 5.
Private funeral services for Hon. Gabriel R. Summers were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence, 314 West Colfax avenue. Bishop John Hazen White, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Long, of St. James Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in the Summers mausoleum in Highland cemetery. The body lay in state at the residence from 10 o'clock this morning until the funeral hour. The active pallbearers will be Dr. John A. Stoeckley, James A. Judie, John G. Yeagley, William A. McInenry, Edward Zeitler and Edward Chierhart. The honorary pallbearers will be Joseph M. Neff, George Y. Hepler, Schuyler Robertson, William P. O'Neill, Elmer Crockett, Hon. Rome C. Stephenson, Marvin Campbell, Samuel Parker, Dixon W. Place, Jacob M. Chillas, Dr. J.W. Hill and Aaron Jones. Many messages of condolence have been received from associates of Mr. Summers during his service in the state senate 1915-1917.6
The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 21 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 1 (portions of copy were illegible).
GABRIEL R. SUMMERS DIES AFTER MONTH'S ILLNESS
Hon. Gabriel R. Summers, 68 years old, owner of the News-Times, former state senator and prominent business man in this city for many years, died Friday night at 11:50 o'clock at his home, 314 West Colfax avenue. Mr. Summers had been seriously ill for four weeks with heart disease and diabetes and had been in ill health for over a year, having suffered several severe attacks of heart failure. He was taken critically ill July 23 and repeated relapses followed by a stroke of apoplexy Thursday morning caused the abandonment of all hope of his recovery. He had been in a state of coma for two days and was unable to recognize members of his family at his bedside.
Private funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the residence. Bishop John Hazen White, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Long, of St. James Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. The body will wile in state at the residence Monday from 10 o'clock until 3.
The active pallbearers will be Dr. John A. Stoeckley, James A. Judie, John G. Yeagley, William A. McInenry, Edward Zeitler and Edward Chierhart. The honorary pallbearers will be Joseph M. Neff, George Y. Hepler, Schuyler Robertson, William P. O'Neill, Elmer Crockett, Hon. Rome C. Stephenson, Marvin Campbell, Samuel Parker, Dixon W. Place, Jacob M. Chillas, Dr. J.W. Hill and Aaron Jones.
Surviving Mr. Summers are his wife, Mrs. Mercy Ann Longley Summers, whom he married Oct. 28, 1880, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph M. Stephenson, of this city.
Mr. Summers was born in New Carlisle, this county, March 13, 1857, the son of Edward and Catherine Summers. After his graduation from Notre Dame university when he was 16 years old Mr. Summers returned to his father's farm in Clay township and after his father's death in 1880 entered the farming business on an intensive scale. He (?) became engaged in the agricultural implementation business in this city and Wullerton(?), this county, and in 188(?) became president of the South Bend Iron Bed company. He was one of the organizers of the Vanderheof Medicine company in 189(?) and in recent years has been in full control of the company.
He became interested in the South Bend News in 1909(?) and it was in a great measure due to his influence that the consolidation of the South Bend News and South Bend Tribune was effected in 1911. Three years later Mr. Summers became practically complete owner of the South Bend News-Times and in 1917 relinquished his duties at published to his son-in-law, Joseph M. Stephenson.
Mr. Summers was elected state senator from St. Joseph county in 1914, serving in the 69th and 70th assemblies and on several important committees. He lent his influence toward the passage of the state-wide prohibition law; the United Suffrage act(?), later held unconstitutional by the supreme court, and he bill providing for a constitutional convention (???) state which the supreme court held invalid. He was conceded to be one of the progressive members of the senate. At the (?) of his term he refused to run for re-election, his reasons being ill-health and the weight of his many business interests.
Being a firm believer in the future of South Bend, Mr. Summers became identified with many of the well known business enterprises of the city and was a heavy investor in the city's real estate.2
The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 23 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 5.
Private funeral services for Hon. Gabriel R. Summers were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence, 314 West Colfax avenue. Bishop John Hazen White, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Long, of St. James Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in the Summers mausoleum in Highland cemetery. The body lay in state at the residence from 10 o'clock this morning until the funeral hour. The active pallbearers will be Dr. John A. Stoeckley, James A. Judie, John G. Yeagley, William A. McInenry, Edward Zeitler and Edward Chierhart. The honorary pallbearers will be Joseph M. Neff, George Y. Hepler, Schuyler Robertson, William P. O'Neill, Elmer Crockett, Hon. Rome C. Stephenson, Marvin Campbell, Samuel Parker, Dixon W. Place, Jacob M. Chillas, Dr. J.W. Hill and Aaron Jones. Many messages of condolence have been received from associates of Mr. Summers during his service in the state senate 1915-1917.6
Child of Gabriel Rush Summers and Mercy Ann Longley
- Alice Gabriello Summers b. 12 Aug 1893, d. 19 Jun 1988
Citations
- [S256] Anderson & Cooley, South Bend & the Men who made it, 1901, pg 152-153 (South Bend, Indiana: The Tribune Printing Co., 1901). Hereinafter cited as South Bend & the Men who made it.
- [S1887] GABRIEL R. SUMMERS DIES AFTER MONTH'S ILLNESS, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), South Bend, Indiana, 21 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 1, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Saturday 21 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 1.. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana).
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Gabriel Rush Summers, Memorial ID 175124990,
Birth: 13 March 1857, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Death: 20 August 1920, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175124990/gabriel_rush-summers: accessed May 10, 2025), memorial page for Gabriel Rush Summers (13 Mar 1857–20 Aug 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 175124990, citing Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by: Find a Grave.
Parents
Edward Summers 1824–1880
Catherine Druliner Summers 1821–1918
Spouses
Mary Ann Longley Summers 1855–1944
Siblings
Mary Alice Summers Vanderhoof 1859–1912
Thomas Douglas Summers 1861–1920
Children
Alice G. Ayling 1893–1988
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/283/175124990_45a6c551-0d0c-498a-8864-ccb10159b9a0.png,. - [S253] Unknown author, St Joseph Co , IN Marriage Records, (Bk 8, pg 284) (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date).
- [S257] Unknown author, Death Record Index, St Joseph Co , South Bend, IN, Book CH-50 (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Death Record Index, St Joseph Co , South Bend, IN, Book CH-50.
- [S1888] N/a, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), South Bend, Indiana, 23 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 5, The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana), Monday 23 Aug 1920, Section 1, page 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune Newspaper (Indiana).
John Douglas Summers
M, #8804
Last Edited=12 Oct 2024
John Douglas Summers married Vera Colleen Harn, daughter of Collie Camp Harn Jr. and Lillie Elvera Frederickson, on 30 November 1951 at Travis Co., Texas.1 John Douglas Summers and Vera Colleen Harn were divorced on 29 October 1971 at Travis Co., Texas.
Children of John Douglas Summers and Vera Colleen Harn
Citations
- [S2620] Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965: Source Citation
Travis County Clerk's Office; Austin, Texas; Travis County Marriage Records; The Book Series: 54-56
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014., Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965.
Kelly James Summers
M, #10499
Last Edited=12 Oct 2024
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of John Hearn
Kelly James Summers is the son of John Douglas Summers and Vera Colleen Harn. Kelly James Summers married Noreen Frances Minnes circa 1981 at Florida.
male Summers
M, #9548
Last Edited=9 Apr 2023
Scott Douglas Summers
M, #10498
Last Edited=12 Oct 2024
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of John Hearn
Scott Douglas Summers is the son of John Douglas Summers and Vera Colleen Harn. Scott Douglas Summers married Mary Ann Hamilton on 31 December 1974 at Travis Co., Texas.
Harriet Melissa Sumner
F, #7805, b. 1844, d. 16 August 1885
Last Edited=7 May 2025
Harriet Melissa Sumner was born in 1844.1 She married John Thomas Harn, son of John Hanson Thornton Harn and Frances Leighty. Harriet Melissa Sumner died on 16 August 1885 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 She was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1
Children of Harriet Melissa Sumner and John Thomas Harn
- Garrett Taylor Harn+ b. 25 Aug 1866, d. 19 Jul 1960
- Francis B. Harn+ b. 22 Oct 1869, d. 10 Oct 1949
- Anna L. Harn b. 1872
- Alfred Blaine Harn+ b. 1877, d. 13 Sep 1930
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Harriet Melissa (Sumner) Harn, Memorial ID 79137537,
Birth: 1844, USA
Death: 16 August 1885, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Burial: Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79137537/harriet_melissa-harn: accessed May 7, 2025), memorial page for Harriet Melissa Sumner Harn (1844–16 Aug 1885), Find a Grave Memorial ID 79137537, citing Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by rhondachelseabrent (contributor 47027837).
Parents
James "Jim" Sumner 1815–1889
Orpha Taylor Sumner 1816–1888
Spouses
John Thomas Harn 1844–1893
Siblings
Nancy Jane Sumner Kinser 1838–1862
Pvt Samuel Sumner 1840–1864
Talitha Sumner Earnest 1840–1900
Children
Garrett Taylor Harn 1866–1960
Francis B Harn 1869–1949
Alfred Blaine Harn 1877–1930
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/296/79137537_131949014254.jpg,.
Mary Sumption
F, #8199, b. 1 June 1790, d. 1 March 1856
Last Edited=27 Mar 2024
Mary Sumption was born on 1 June 1790 at Kentucky.1 She married Jesse Rush on 12 April 1812. Mary Sumption died on 1 March 1856 at Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 65.1 She was buried at Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1
Child of Mary Sumption and Jesse Rush
- Isaiah Rush+ b. 16 May 1825, d. 10 Dec 1905
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary (Sumption) Rush, Memorial ID 53432703,
Birth: 1 June 1790, Kentucky, USA
Death: 1 March 1856, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53432703/mary-rush: accessed March 27, 2024), memorial page for Mary Sumption Rush (1 Jun 1790–1 Mar 1856), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53432703, citing Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by TB (contributor 48742414).
Parents
Charles Sumption Sr unknown–1825
Spouses
Jesse Rush 1791–1838
Siblings
George Sumption 1792–1847
Charles Sumption Jr 1792–1852
Rebecca Sumption Overfield
Children
Peter Rush 1822–1878
Richard Rush 1825–1895
Isaiah Rush 1828–1905
Margery Rush Farr 1828–1906
Madison Rush 1837–1897
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2010/158/53432703_127605361126.jpg,.
Rita Katherine Suomela
F, #9195, b. 3 March 1925, d. 9 November 2004
Last Edited=7 Nov 2022
Rita Katherine Suomela was born on 3 March 1925 at San Francisco Co., California.1 She married Charles Gerald Gucker in 1944. Rita Katherine Suomela died on 9 November 2004 at Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington, at age 79.1 She was buried at Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline, King Co., Washington.1
Child of Rita Katherine Suomela and Charles Gerald Gucker
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Rita Katherine (Suomela) Gucker, Memorial ID 53040952,
Birth: 3 March 1925, San Francisco County, California, USA
Death: 9 November 2004, Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA
Burial: Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline, King County, Washington
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53040952/rita-katherine-gucker: accessed 07 November 2022), memorial page for Rita Katherine Suomela Gucker (3 Mar 1925–9 Nov 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53040952, citing Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline, King County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Earl Abbe (contributor 46843447).
Parents
Niilo V Suomela 1893–1963
Amelia Junttila Suomela 1894–1998
Spouses
Charles Gerald Gucker 1919–1962 (m. 1944)
Siblings
Emily Lucielle Snellman 1919–1999
Neil Martin Suomela 1926–1984
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/169/53040952_130853579925.jpg,.
John Supinger1
M, #6759
Last Edited=19 Sep 2019
Citations
- [S2050] In Memory of Ruth Evelyn Bowles, online http://www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/988216/Bowles-Ruth/obituary.php. Hereinafter cited as Obituary for Ruth Bowles.
Mary Jane Surber1
F, #5113, b. 7 September 1820, d. 4 March 1900
Last Edited=20 Mar 2024
- Relationships
- 3rd great-grandmother of Terresa Ann Struck
4th great-grandmother of Kristin Lynn Legerski
Mary Jane Surber was born on 7 September 1820 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 She married Daniel Givens Walker, son of John H. Walker and Sarah Susannah Givens, on 8 November 1838 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Mary Jane Surber married Elijah Elder on 2 April 1872. Mary Jane Surber died on 4 March 1900 at Ten Mile, Macon Co., Virginia, at age 79.2 She was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Atlanta, Macon Co., Missouri.2
Child of Mary Jane Surber and Daniel Givens Walker
- Charles Green Walker+1 b. 18 Mar 1850, d. 13 Feb 1925
Citations
- [S1705] Web site of Merrill and Sharon Sanders, online http://www.pilotindexpeak.com/. Hereinafter cited as Web site of Merrill and Sharon Sanders.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Jane (Surber) Elder, Memorial ID 14496906,
Birth: 7 September 1820, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Death: 3 April 1900, Ten Mile, Macon County, Missouri, USA
Burial: Mount Tabor Cemetery, Atlanta, Macon County, Missouri
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14496906/mary_jane-elder: accessed March 20, 2024), memorial page for Mary Jane Surber Elder (7 Sep 1820–3 Apr 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14496906, citing Mount Tabor Cemetery, Atlanta, Macon County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Anonymous1 (contributor 46801300).
Parents
Jacob J. Surber 1784–1865
Nancy Laura Ann Waggoner Surber 1794–1854
Spouses
Daniel Givens Walker 1796–1856 (m. 1838)
Elijah Elder 1811–1886 (m. 1874)
Siblings
James Washington Surber 1819–1885
Joseph Surber 1824–1862
Emeline Surber Simmons 1824 – unknown
William Surber 1827–1899
Maria "Ann" Surber Halley 1828–1890
Caroline Surber Varns 1831–1916
Charles L. Surber 1832–1867
Antoinette Surber "Nettie" Moody 1837–1912
John Thomas Benton Surber 1839–1884
Harriet Surber
George A. Surber
Children
John William Walker 1839–1899
George Washington Walker 1841–1911
Sarah Malinda Walker Boney 1843–1918
Martha Ann Walker Montgomery 1846–1919
Asenith Amanda E. Walker Smith 1848–1879
Charles Green Walker 1850–1925
Mary Emaline Walker Montgomery 1852–1918
Louisa Jane Walker Elder 1854–1915
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/99/14496906_1428718261.jpg,.
Brace Harold Sussman
M, #7789, b. 25 October 1910, d. 2000
Last Edited=27 Aug 2024
Brace Harold Sussman was also known as North. He was born on 25 October 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. He was the son of Frank Sussman and Edith Annie Gustafson. Brace Harold Sussman married Maye Elisabeth Aerni on 4 November 1951 at Jefferson, Marion Co., Oregon. Brace Harold Sussman died in 2000 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.
Children of Brace Harold Sussman and Maye Elisabeth Aerni
- Nathaniel Dean North b. 18 Aug 1952, d. 10 Feb 2022
- Bracita Joy North