Re: NEW OAK HILL CEMETERY PLYMOUTH, IN
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Re: NEW OAK HILL CEMETERY PLYMOUTH, IN
1/30/02
Hi Sherry,
I live in Marshall County and was able to find some information on Otto and Sabina Steckmest that I hope might be of some help to you.
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"The Plymouth Daily Pilot"Saturday, 13 March 1926
Local Items - Inwood
Otto Steckmest and Mrs. Geo. Meyers are at Chicago this week, being called there on account of the death of the former's mother.
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"The Plymouth Pilot"12 April 1929
Local Items - Inwood
Otto Steckmest and Mrs. George Meyers were at Chicato Tuesday where they were attending the funeral of the former's father.
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"The Plymouth Daily Pilot"Monday, 26 November 1928
"George Elmer Meyers(1st husband of Sabina Allen)
George Elmer Meyers was born in East Linn, Missouri, July 8th, 1869 and departed this life Nov. 21, 1928 at the age of 59 years, 4 months, and 13 days.He was united in marriage to Sabina Allen, April 15, 1896.One sister, Mrs. Fannie Miller preceeded him to her reward 30 years ago.He leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife Mrs. Sabina Meyers, a nephew Otto Steckmest, who has been making his home with them, and a few cousins.He joined the Christian Church in his early twenties, was a firm believer in God and ready to meet his Saviour.He was very generous in his dealings with others, contributing both time and money to charitable purposes.Eight weeks ago his illness began, having undergone two operations during that time, the last one proving fatal.His joy the last few years was the planning and working to spend his remaining days on his farm, for just next April he was retiring, with the splendid record of 30 years faithful service with the Pennsylvania railroad.
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"The Plymouth Pilot News"Saturday, April 3, 1965
"Service Announced for Otto Steckmest"
Funeral services for Otto F. Steckmest, 71, will be at the Johnson Funeral Home Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
A resident of the Indiana Soldier's home, Lafayette.Mr. Steckmest died there at 8:25 a.m. Friday after a 25 year illness.He was born to Henry and Carrie Steckmest Sept. 26, 1893 in Chicago.He was a resident of the Plymouth and Inwood communities for 47 years.He was married to Sabina Meyers in 1931 at Plymouth.
A retired auto mechanic, he was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church in Plymouth and a veteran of World War I.
Besides the widow, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frances Eisenbiesch of Chicago.
Rev. R.L. Kenworthy will be in charge of the funeral services.Friends may call at the Johnson Funeral Home.Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
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"Plymouth Pilot"Friday, 22 March 1968
"Mrs. O. Steckmest"
Mrs. Sabina R. Steckmest, 87, a Plymouth resident for 40 years, died at 10:45 a.m., Thursday at Indiana Soldiers Home, Lafayette, following an extended illness.She was born April 11, 1881 at Arcadia, Kan. to James and Margaret (Critz) Allen.
She was married April 15, 1896 to George E. Meyers, who preceeded her in death Nov. 23, 1928.She was married Feb. 13, 1931 to Otto F. Steckmest, who preceeded her in death April 2, 1965.Mrs. Steckmest was a member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Methodist church.
Surviving is one niece, Mrs. Wilma Herschfield, Palm Springs, Cal.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Rev. R.L. Kenworthy of Plyymouth officiating.Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Hope this information helps you.
Melanie