Obituaries
DR. C. E. MEDARIS, 88, SUCCUMBS, FORMER OWENITE
Owen County Leader October 28, 1965
Submitted by Carol Heidrick
Dr. Charles E. Medaris, 88, Rockford osteopathic physician, died October 14 in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He had continued his practice until shortly before his death. Mr. Medaris, who lived at 407 James Ave., Rockford, Ill., was a member of the American, Illinois and District Osteopathic Associations and in 1960 received the Andrew Taylor Medallion of Honor, for highest service to his profession from the Academy of Applied Osteopathy. He was president of the Illinois group of 1918-1919. Dr. Medaris was a former resident of Jordan Village in Owen County and was the son of the late Dr. Stever Medaris and Sarah (Hudson) Medaris. Mr. Medaris is a cousin of Mrs. Clarence Steel, of Spencer. He was a charter member of the Rockford Rotary Club, a mason, a ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the first Presbyterian Church.
Three years ago, Dr. Medaris and his osteopath daughter, Dr. Florence Medaris of Milwaukee, Wisc., hiked more then 90 miles through the Canadian Rockies taking color slides and movies. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Florence Medaris; and his brother, Dr. Will Medaris and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Willwood Burial Park. A memorial in his name has been established at the First Presbyterian Church.
ITHAMAR MEDARIS DIED
Owen County (Indiana) Democrat, March 24, 1892, p. 1.
Submitted by Randi Richardson
Ithamar Medaris was born in Gilford County, North Carolina, near Greensboro, in 1811 (difficult to read), and died March 1, 1892, in Owen County, Indiana. When 18 years of age, Ithamar Medaris and his brother, Jonathan, came to Ohio where they remained a year or two. His father and family joined him a little later. Ithamar returned to North Carolina where he married Elizabeth Stone. After two years he returned to Ohio and remained one year and then came to Indiana in 1835, and followed farming and boating for a livelihood. Eight children were the result of their marriage, four boys and four girls, two sons and two daughters and the widow still living to mourn his death. He was always a Democrat and was loved by all who knew him. He was not a member of any church, but believed in the Savior and his God. His illness dated back to last August. He was ready and willing to die and expressed great hope in meeting his Savior.
S. N. Medaris
RITES FOR MARY MEDARIS TO BE FRIDAY
Owen County Leader 1973
Submitted by Carl Hedrick
Miss Mary Medaris, 70 years old, R R 3, Spencer, died Wednesday morning. She was a member of the Spencer Christian Church. She was born in Owen County January 20, 1903 the daughter of Stephen C. Medaris and Pluma (Laymon) Medaris. Survivors are her sister: Ruth Parrish of Spencer; and brothers, Ralph Medaris, R R 3, Spencer; and Claude Medaris of Bloomington. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday at West and Son Funeral Home with Rev. George Michel officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Calling hours will begin a 5:00 this afternoon, Thursday.