Obituaries
ALICE (BULLERDICK) QUERY
Obituary dated July 27, 1987
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
. Alice L. Query, 73 years old, died Friday, July 24 (1987), in her home at Jordan. She was born February 8, 1914 in Clay County, Indiana the daughter of Edward Gaylord Bullerdick and Anna Victor Bullerdick. She was a member of the Big Walnut Baptist Church. Survivors are her daughter Beverly Padgett, Cloverdale, Robert Query, R.R. 1 Quincy, Allen Query and Edward Query, both R.R. 1 Poland, William Query, Martinsville; sisters Ruth Fritz of Terre Haute, Lena Anderson of Mackey; brothers Wilburn Bullerdick of Poland, Melvin Bullerdick of Clay City; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Her former husband, Harold Query of R. 1, Gosport also survives. Ten brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were at 2:00 o'clock this afternoon, Monday, July 27, at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. The Rev. Clarence Houser Jr. officiated. Internment was in Wilkinson Cemetery.
ADA MAE QUERY
April 10, 1919, Owen County Democrat
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Ada, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Query was born April 24, 1895, and departed this life on April 1st, 1919. She was a true and loving daughter. Ada was converted and united with the church at Mt. Pleasant last November a year ago while her name has only been registered a little more than a year on the class book. All her young life has been spent in usefulness and in helping as a loving and dutiful daughter. She was taken sick a little more than two weeks ago, while everything was done that loving hands and friends could do to relieve her suffering and restore her back to health, yet God saw best. We do not understand why, to take her home. Ada loved this beautiful world and was so anxious to live and prayed so earnestly to be spared, but God knew best and she was prepared to meet her loving savior. In the community she will be missed. The church has suffered a great loss, the neighbors speak of Ada as a true Christian and a good girl. In the home her loss is irreparable. She leaves to mourn her loss father, mother, five brothers, many relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Oscar Kaylor at Mt. Pleasant to a large assembly of friends..
ARTHUR CLYDE QUERY
Banner-Graphic, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, September 2, 2003
I publish this recent obituary of a long standing researcher with the assurance that there are no surviving descendants.
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Arthur Clyde Query, 85, West Palm Beach, Florida., died Wednesday (Aug 27, 2003) at Hospice of Palm Beach County, Florida. Born May 4, 1918 in Owen County, he was the son of Ezra C. Query and Millie Lucille (Comer) Query Baldon. A graduate of Quincy High School and Indiana State Teachers College, he had been a timekeeper for International Harvester in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are cousins, including Patricia Steele, Cloverdale, and Laurie Kammerer, Cloverdale. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Russell Query. Graveside services will be at 3:30 P.M. Thursday at Buckskin Cemetery with Rev. Dick Poff officiating. Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale, is handling arrangements.
CLAUDE FOREST QUERY
Query Funeral At Cloverdale: Dies March 13, 1974
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Funeral services for Claude F. Query, 63, were at 10 A.M. Saturday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale with the Rev. W. J. Evans officiating. Internment was in Combs Cemetery at Quincy. Mr. Query died Wednesday, March 13, at Evansville. He was born in Owen County November 16, 1910, the son of Curtis and Emma Ann Jones Query. Survivors are his brothers, Ted of Jacksonville, Illinois, Ed M. of Lafayette, George of St. Petersburg, Florida; sisters Minnie Query of Spencer, Mae Dunkin of Quincy, and Lena Michael of Wanatah..
CLYDE A. QUERY
Owen Leader, April 27, 1967
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Clyde A. Query Sr., 69 years old, a retired farmer of Owen County, Spencer R.R. 4, died Friday April 21 at the Donna Nursing Home. He was born at Saline City, March 17, 1898, a son of Nathaniel Query and Melisa Bowes Query. The deceased was married to Miss Flona Everly, who survives. Other survivors include eight sons and three daughters; Walter W. of Indianapolis, Clyde Jr. of Coal City, Jackie and Marvin, both of Indianapolis, Orah of Bloomington; Paul Max of Spencer, and Leland and Donald Ray at home. The daughters are Mrs. Frances Wollard of Vincennes; Mrs. Virginia Tucker of Spencer, and Miss Patricia Query at home. Mr. Query also leaves one brother, Harold Query of Poland, and six sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cook and Mrs. Letha Schopmeyer, both of Poland, Mrs. Nellie Phillips of Camby; Mrs. Bessie Weddle of Clayton; Mrs. Mable Bandy of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Ruby Grace of Fort Wayne. Other survivors include 19 grandchildren. The body was brought to the West & Sons Funeral home where final rites were planned by the wife and children. Funeral rites were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the West & Son Funeral Home, Rev. J.W. Paul officiating. Internment was made at Macedonia Cemetery.
DANIEL BOONE "FRED"WEBSTER QUERY
Fred Query, 66, Dies At Cloverdale
Obituary, dated December 25, 1947
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Fred B Query, 66, former Owen County resident, died at his home in Cloverdale, Sunday night (Dec 21, 1947) at 8:30 o'clock, following many years of illness. Mr. Query was born in Owen County and lived several years of his life here. He is survived by the wife, Cleo, two daughters, Violet McHenry, Gosport route, Mildred Cummings Quincy of Greencastle route and Herman Query, Indianapolis. One step-son, Charles Green, of Boise, Idaho; two brothers, Henry Query of Poland and Robert Query, of Spencer; ten Grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral rites were held at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
DORA MILES QUERY
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Dora Miles (Dode) Query, 59 years old, a brother of the late Nathaniel
Query, was found dead Sunday. He had hanged himself with a clothesline tied
to a rafter in the kitchen of the home near Atkinsonville, where he lived
alone. He had stood on a stool, adjusted the noose and then had kicked the
stool away. He was found by James Fleming and W. C. Haltom, his nearest
neighbors. They had become alarmed when no smoke was seen coming from his
chimney, and went to investigate. Looking through a window, they saw his
body hanging. It was decided by the coroner, James Rowland, that he had
been dead since Wednesday. His brother, Nathaniel Query, had hanged
himself, Sunday, February 28, and was buried Wednesday of last week. "Dode"
Query had been notified by a neighbor of the burial of his brother and it is
thought he hanged himself shortly after hearing the news. He (Dode) had
been married to an Illinois woman and they had several children. They had
been separated for some time and the wife had returned to Illinois. Her
address is not known by any of the Query neighbors. Sheriff Frank Mitten
was notified of the death of Mr. Query and he, together with Coroner James
Rowland and son, Gilbert, investigated. The body was frozen hard and it was
the opinion of the officers that he had been dead since Wednesday evening.
Surviving him are the following brothers and sisters: Charles Query of
Straughn, Indiana; Mrs. Ann Haltom of Poland; Mrs. Maggie Haltom of Spencer;
Mrs. Della James of Terre Haute, and Mrs. Martha Randall of Vandalia.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Old Carolina Church and
internment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
ELIZA (WISE) QUERY
Terre Haute Star, December 1938
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Mrs. Eliza Query, 85 years old, died at 8:35 o'clock Saturday night at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Stites, R.R. 4 Terre Haute. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Nellie Query and two sons, Thomas and John Miller. The body was taken to the Thomas Funeral Home and Sunday evening was returned to the Stites residence for funeral services at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon with the Rev. H.H. Drake officiating. Burial was made in Highland Lawn Cemetery.
EMMA (FRAZIER) QUERRY
Owen County Democrat, January 4, 1917
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Emma Jane Querry, wife of Henry E. J. Querry, was born in Owen County, Indiana, May 23, 1867, and departed this life Monday morning at 2 o'clock, December 18, 1916, at the age of 49 years, six months and 25 days. She was joined in holy matrimony to Henry Query April 16, 1885, of which union was born two daughters - Gertie A Lehr and Flona M Bandy, both of whom were continually with the husband at her bedside during her last sickness. She was a kind and loving companion, a loving Mother and a noble hearted Christian. She joined the M. E. Church in her thirteenth year at Williams Chapel. She lived a constant Christian all through her life. After her marriage, she moved to Mt. Pleasant M.E. Church. She was a woman that was loved by all her neighbors and always sought to please others and to make all happy that she met. Her noble Christian spirit always beamed out to gladden others. She bore her many months of affliction with much patience, begging that her blessed Savior might take her home to rest. Although she would say she would be sad to leave her darling companion and dear girls. She was the daughter of Mary E. and Eli Frazier, who have long preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two daughters, one grandchild, two brothers, three half sisters, many other relatives and a host of friends. The Community losses a kind neighbor and the influence of a noble, Christian life that has gone to Heaven to enjoy all that Heaven is. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. O. F. Kaylor, at the home, and she was laid to rest in the family cemetery, at Mt. Pleasant. .
ELDON QUERY
Owen Leader, July 1963
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Eldon Lee Query, 18 years old, died in the hospital at Indianapolis at five o'clock Sunday morning. His death resulted from injuries he received in a car accident near his home at 10:00 P.M. Saturday. He lived at 675 Hickory Lane, U.S. 31, Indianapolis. He was born July 5, 1945 in Indianapolis. His parents are Herman Query and Sarah Anderson Query, former residents of Quincy and Cloverdale. Eldon was a graduate of Southport High School and was a member of the Southport Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Joyce and Elaine, and three brothers, Ronny, Denny and Douglas. Eldon was the oldest child of the family. Funeral services were conducted at 2 P.M. Wednesday at the G.H. Herrmann Mortuary, 514 South Madison Avenue, Indianapolis..
EMMA (JONES) QUERY
Owen Leader, April 30, 1964
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Emma A. Query, Of Quincy Dies; Funeral Tuesday. Mrs. Emma Ann Query, R.R. 1, Quincy, died early Sunday morning, April 26, at the home of her daughter in Indianapolis. Mrs. Query had been ill for the past several years, but critically ill the last week. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Query was born in Indiana, September 14, 1875, the daughter of Sampson and Minerva Jones. She was married to James William Curtis Query and he preceded her in death in 1938. Mrs. Query spent most of her life in the Quincy Community. She was a member of the Millgrove Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons, Ted Query, Jacksonville, Illinois, Ed Query, Lafayette, George Query Indianapolis, and Claude Query Evansville; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Conover, Indianapolis, Miss Minnie Query, Spencer, Mrs. Mae Dunkin, Quincy and Mrs. Lena Michael, Wanatah and 30 grandchildren. Internment was in the Combs Cemetery.
ERNEST ESTIL QUERY
Ernest E. Query, 62, Dies In Hospital; Funeral Rites Monday
Owen Leader, December 18, 1958
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Ernest E. Query, 62 years old, a Veteran of World War I, died Friday evening (Dec 12, 1958) in the Veteran's hospital, Indianapolis, where he had been a patient for the past six weeks. He had been ill for the past several months. He was born at Cataract February 12, 1896, a son of Thomas and Nancy Stevens Query. Many years ago he was married to Miss Eliza Smith, who survives. Other survivors include on daughter, Mrs. Naomi Coons, Indianapolis; one son Wayne Query of Indianapolis; and three brothers, John of Indianapolis and Rot and Kenneth Query, both of Spencer. He also leaves two grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and had lived at Cloverdale for the past several years. He was a member of the Cataract Baptist Church, and a member of the Hurst-Collins Post, No. 281, American Legion, Cloverdale. Following death the body was taken to the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale, where final rites were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Conrad Clearwaters, officiating, and military rites were held at Cloverdale Cemetery.
JAMES GARFIELD QUERRY
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, June 22, 1926
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
James Garfield Querry, son of Solomon and Mary Querry, was born in Owen County, April 12, 1880 and departed this life June 4, 1926 at the age of 46 years, I month and 24 days. He was united in Marriage to Minnie Christenberry, December 15, 1901. To this union were born six children, Lenna, who preceded her father in death and five living; Ora 23, Arthur 21, Nina 17, Harlin 11 and Beulah 10.
Mr. Querry lived all his life in Owen County. The most of his life was spent in sin, thinking little about God and salvation until three weeks before his death. Since his last illness the Lord had talked to him about where he was going to spend "Eternity" until he said that he was just starved for God and wanted to know that he was right with his fellowmen and also the Lord. On the 22nd day of May, after praying and confessing all night, the Lord broke in upon his soul and spoke peace and washed his sins away, giving him assurance that he was ready for heaven. He left the testimony behind that his only regret was that he did not start earlier that his life might have told for God and proven to the world there is power in the Blood of Jesus. He said that the last few weeks of his life had been the happiest that he had ever known because of the presence of the Jesus.
Besides widow and children he leaves to mourn his absence three brothers, William, Dora, and Charles Querry; four sisters, Mrs. Maggie Haltom, Mrs. Matt Randles, Mrs. Anna Haltom, Mrs. Dell James and a host of relatives and friends. Burial was at Garrard Chapel, the Rev. Harold Small, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene officiating.
HENRY EDWARD JACKSON QUERY
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Henry Edward Jackson Query, eldest son of Miles and Jincy E. (Stevens) Query was born near "Buckskin", Jackson Township, April 25, 1862, and departed this life Thursday morning, April 14, 1949, at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 19 days. He passed away at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Glendon Bandy. He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Jane Fraizer, April 16, 1885. To this union, two children were born: Mrs. Gertie Lehr, who preceded her father in death; and Mrs. Flona Bandy, Poland, Indiana, R.R.2. Mr. Query lived his life as a farmer in Jackson Township, Owen County. He lived a long time alone. On January 30, 1926 he was united in Marriage to Mrs. Anna Payne. Mr. Query was devoted to his home and willing to share his responsibility and always willing to help his neighbors. When he was in his 'teens, he united with the Mount Pleasant (Buckskin) Methodist Church. Mr. Query has been in ailing health for several years. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Anne; a daughter Mrs. Flona Bandy; one brother, Robert Query, of Spencer; three great grandchildren and three step children, Lester Payne of Poland, Harold Payne of Hammond, and Mrs. Mabel Smith of Terre Haute, and host of nieces and nephews, and friends who will miss him.
HERMAN EUGENE QUERY
Owen Leader, November 23, 1978
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Herman E. Query, 58, of Indianapolis died Saturday, November 18, in St. Francis Hospital at Beech Grove. He was known to this family and friends as "Boomer." His home was at 6606 McFarland Road. Mr. Query was a former resident of Cloverdale and a member of the Cloverdale Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Southport United Methodist Church. Survivors are his widow, Sara Query; daughters Mrs. Joyce Morgan of St. Louis, Missouri and Elaine Query of Indianapolis; sons Douglas and Ronald, both of Indianapolis; Dennis of Vincennes; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Cummings of Indianapolis, Mrs. Violet Swartz of Bloomington; brother Charles Query of Reelsville, grandchildren Marlene and Debby Morgan, and Billy and Wendy West. A son, Eldon, and a sister, preceded him in death. Funeral services were at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the Singleton & Hart Madison Avenue Mortuary; 7520 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
JAMES HARLAN QUERY
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Jack Harland Querry, 82, of 404 S. McDonald Street, died at 5:30 A.M. Tuesday December 3 (1996), in Community Hospital at Williamsport. He had been hospitalized for one day and in failing health for the past year. Mr. Querry had worked in the maintenance department at Community Hospital, Williamsport, for 22 years. He had formerly been a semi-truck driver and worked as a farm hand for Alva Clawson near Independence. He was born in Poland, Indiana on October 16, 1914. He married Kathryn L. Bannon on September 4, 1937, in Attica. She survives. Mr. Querry, a World War II veteran, served as a gunner's mate first class in the Navy. He was a 50-year member of the Pine Village Masonic Lodge 315, a life member of Eagles Lodge 2596 and a member of American Legion Post 259. Surviving with his wife is a sister, Mrs. Beulah Schimmels of Huntsburg, Ohio.
JAMES WILLIAM CURTIS QUERY
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
James William Curtis Querry of Quincy, Indiana, beloved son of Miles and Jessie (Stevens) Querry, was born at Mt. Pleasant near Cataract, Indiana, on February 12, 1869, and departed this life January 21, 1938, at 11:58am at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 9 days. He was the third of a family of six children, namely Henry Querry of Poland, Tom Querry, deceased, then Curtis Querry, Mollie Sackett, deceased, Fred Querry of Cloverdale and Robert Querry of Sand Cut, Indiana. In 1894 he united with the Methodist Church at Mt. Pleasant and in 1920 he moved his membership to Mill Grove Methodist Church, where he remained a faithful member until his death. As a Church and Sunday School worker he was very faithful, having been influential in organizing a Sunday School at Oakland, and a yearly basket dinner meeting on his farm there at Oakland. In life we knew him as a Christian man, being Sunday School Superintendent, and always ready to offer prayer at service. At home he always said grace at the family table, and his place at that table will be greatly missed. On January 1st. 1893 he was united in Holy matrimony to Emma Ann Jones. To this union were born nine children, namely, Ottie, Minnie, Hazel, Ted, Edward, Mae, George, Claude and Lena. They all learned to know him as Dad, and he was a devoted father to all of his children. He was always ready to give them advice and came to their assistance in case of need. Honesty was his password and we will strive to continue those ideas. The community in which he lived, and the associates that knew him, can testify as to these qualities as he took a man at his word, and like our Master he was of a forgiving disposition, never holding malice against anyone. He was an employee of Monon railroad for about 45 years and was a retired railroad man at his death, this being his main occupation. He leaves many close friends on the Monon. Dad was the first to break the family circle. Few families of eleven grow to manhood without a bereavement and only Jesus can know the greatness of this loss in this life to us. He leaves to mourn his departure a faithful and devoted wife, nine children, 21 grandchildren, other relatives and host of neighbors and friends. Burial: Combes Cemetery, Taylor Township, Owen County, Indiana.
JOHN LEE QUERY
John L. Query Rites Wednesday; Burial Cloverdale
Owen Leader, April 4, 1963
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
John Lee Query whose home was at 7026 East 14th Street, Indianapolis died Sunday night (March 31, 1963). He was 58 years old. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Shirley Bros. Drexel Chapel, 4565 East 10th Street, Indianapolis. Graveside rites were conducted at the Cloverdale Cemetery at 12:00 P.M. Wednesday. Survivors are the widow, Velva G Truesdel and daughter, Mrs. Leonard L. Jeffers; one son, Donald Glenn Query; two brothers, Roy Query and Kenneth Query, both of Spencer, and one grandchild.
KENNETH QUERY
The Owen Leader, May 27, 1976.
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Kenneth E Query, 65-year-old Spencer resident and retired from the meat department at Litten's IGA, died Monday (May 25, 1976) at Bloomington Hospital. He retired in 1975 after 24 years with the local food store. He was born June 24, 1910 son of Thomas and Nancy Stevens Query. Survivors are his wife, the former Helen Owens, to whom he was married in 1939; a son James of rural Spencer and a granddaughter survive. He was preceded in death by five bothers and a sister. Mr. Query was a member of the Spencer Christian Church. The funeral will be held today, Thursday 2 P.M. at West and Parrish Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Fagerstrom officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
MARY (RICHARDSON) QUERY
Mrs. Roy Query Dies; Funeral Monday Afternoon
Owen Leader, December 24, 1960
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Mary Goldie Query, 66, died Friday, December 23rd, in the Putnam County Hospital at Greencastle. She was the wife of Roy Query, who survives. Their home is on R. 2, Spencer. Mrs. Query was born in Monroe County, February 18, 1894. Her parents were Celia Elvira Goodman and Lorenza Dell Richardson. Survivors, including the husband, are two sons, Elmer Wiley and Alvan Wiley; two step-sons Paul Garald Query and Alvan Dale Query; two step-daughters, Naomi Ruth Brown and Frieda June McCoun; one sister Mrs. Daisy Willoughby; and six brothers, Curnel Richardson, Raymond Richardson, Lloyd Richardson, Harley E Richardson, Joe, Richardson, Joe Richardson and Walter Richardson. There are ten grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Mrs. Query was a member of the Church of Christ. The funeral service was at two o'clock Monday afternoon, December 26 at the Macy Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Hamm was officiating pastor. Internment was in the New Union Cemetery in Owen County.
MINNIE (CHRISTENBERRY) QUERRY
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, September 9, 1926
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Mrs. Minnie Query age 41, widow of James Garfield Query, died last Wednesday after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Christenberry in Morgan Township, and by three children. Funeral services were conducted by Allen Kenworth at Garrard Chapel, Thursday. Interment was made in Garrard cemetery.
MARGARET (COOK) QUERY
Owen Leader, December 9, 1976
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
. Margaret Query. 89, died Wednesday at Lyndhurst Nursing Home in Indianapolis. She was born in Owen County July 6, 1887, daughter of Joshua V. and Josephine Schroer Cook. Survivors are daughters Marcella Geller of Evansville and Alvetta Chandler of Indianapolis, and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 at Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. Rev. Charles Denny will officiate. Calling hours begin Thursday at 1 P.M. Burial will be in Cloverdale Cemetery.
MRS. QUERY, 91, DIES FRIDAY; FUNERAL MONDAY
Obituary dated January 11, 1962
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
. Mrs. Mellisse Query, 91 years old, died Friday (Jan 5 1962) at her home in Jordan Village. She was born in Owen County, June 15, 1870 a daughter of the late James and Nancy Sipple Boes. She was married to William Query who preceded her in death in 1943. Mrs. Query was a life-long member of Old Carolina Baptist Church. Survivors include six daughters and three sons, namely, Mrs. Ethel Cook, Poland rte 1; Mrs. Letha Schopmeyer, Poland; Mrs. Nellie Phillips, Camby; Mrs. Mabel Bandy, Indianapolis; Mrs. Ruby Grace, Fort Wayne; Roy Query of Havana, Arkansas; Clyde Query, Spencer rte. 4; and Harold Query of Spencer. Other survivors include the one sister, Mrs. Cora Leith of Brazil. She also leaves 32 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Her husband and one son preceded her in death. Following death, the body was brought to the West & Son Funeral Home where final rites were planned by the family. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Jordan Village Nazarene Church, Rev. J. Randall, officiating. Internment was made in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
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MISS MINNIE C. QUERY
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Miss Minnie C. Query, 83, died Sunday afternoon, September 16 (1979), at the Donna Nursing Home, R.R.2 Spencer. She was born February 6, 1896, the daughter of James William Curtis Query and Emma Ann Jones Query. Survivors are her sisters, Mae Dunkin of Quincy and Lena Michael of Wanatah; brothers Ted Query of Jacksonville, Illinois, Ed M. Query of Lafayette, and George Query of St. Petersburg, Florida. Miss Quincy was a member of the Quincy Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale with the Rev. Ralph Moore officiating. Internment will be at Combs Cemetery. Calling hours will begin at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday.
NATHANIEL WILLIAM QUERY
Farmer of Cuba Taken Own Life
Sunday Because of Ill Health - Funeral Yesterday
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Nathaniel William Query,
73 years old, a resident of Cuba, eight miles northwest of Spencer,
committed suicide Sunday afternoon. He was found about 2:45 by his
son-in-law, Roy Bandy of Indianapolis, hanging from a rafter in a wagon
shed. He had placed a chain around his neck, fastened it over a rafter and
leaped from the sideboard of the wagon. It was stated that he died from
strangulation and a broken neck. Sheriff Frank Mitten and James H. Rowland,
county coroner, of Spencer, were called to investigate. Mr. and Mrs. Bandy
came to visit her parents over the weekend, and Sunday morning they tried to
persuade Mr. Query to consult a physician about his physical condition. He
would not consent to come to Spencer, so the Bandy's came to see a doctor
for him. The deceased told his wife, Mrs. Melissa Query, he was going to
the barn to do a few chores. When young Bandy returned from Spencer he went
to the barn and wagon shed, and there found the body of his father-in-law.
It was believed by those who investigated that the act was committed about
1:30pm. Mr. Query had been ill the past year and it was believed that
because of his physical condition he decided to end his life...He was a
farmer by trade. He was born July 7, 1869, a son of Solomon and Mary
(Dobson) Query. He was a farmer by trade. Survivors include the widow, and
none children - Mrs. Ethel Cook, of Jordan Village; Mrs. Letha Schopmeyer of
Poland; Roy A., of Indianapolis; Clyde, Spencer rte; Mrs. Nellie Phillips,
of Indianapolis; Mrs. Bessie Weddle, of Clayton; Harold of Otterbein; Mrs.
Mabel Bandy, of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Ruby Grace, of Fort Wayne. Also 24
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and the following brother and
sisters - Charles Query of Straughn, Indiana; Dora Miles Query of Poland;
Mrs. Ann Haltom, Spencer; Mrs. Della James, Terre Haute; and Mrs. Martha
Randall, of Vandalia. Funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) at
10:30 A.M. at the Cuba Church, in charge of Rev. Harold Cornwell, and burial
was made in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
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ROSE (HUNSICKER) QUERY
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Rose Matilda Query was born January 17, 1884 in Owen County, near Poland, Indiana and departed this life, March 2, 1930, at the age of 46 years, 1 month and 13 days. She was the daughter of Minnie and Eli Hunsicker, and was the third of child of a family of five children, two sons and three daughters. One sister and one brother, having preceded her in death. She was married to Fred (Daniel Boone Webster) Query on August 10, 1902, who still survives her. To this union were born five children, two sons and three daughters. The oldest Beulah Bedelia, who was married to Cecil Steele, preceded her mother in death on June 16 1925, at the age of 20 years. Violet McHenry of Quincy, Indiana, Mildred, Chester and Herman, at home, who mourn the loss of a mother and two, and two grandchildren, Gene and Rose Mary, whom she loved very tenderly. She also leaves to mourn, a Father, Mother, and one sister, Nellie Sendmeyer of Indianapolis, one brother, Alva Hunsicker of Waveland, Indiana and many other relatives and a host of friends. The deceased has suffered for several years with a goiter, and the time finally came when she realized the fight as for life or death. She decided to submit to a surgical operation. She went to the hospital on Friday, February 21 and after a week's treatment, underwent a surgical operation, which proved to be more than she could stand, at the close of the third day, "Her Savior called her to come up higher." And she passed peacefully away at 12 o'clock on Sunday, March 2, 1930 at St. Vincent's Hospital at Indianapolis. The family was all present when the end came, excepting her father. Her last words were, "I am going, Good Bye." She united with the M.E. Church at Mt. Pleasant at the age of 14 years under the pastorate of Rev. Freeman. In 1919 she moved her membership to Mill Grove, and had tried all these years to live a faithful Christian live, attending church services when health and opportunity would permit. In 1921 she became affiliated with the Quincy Chapter of the Eastern Star, No. 298. Our loved one will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her as a neighbor and friend. She was of a sunny disposition, bearing her suffering with much patience. She was a faithful companion and a loving mother, and always greeting everyone with a smile. Death came as thief, And stole our loved one away, Not ours to ask the reason why, but ours to say Thy will be done, With a gentle smile and a Wave of the hand, She wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair, It needs must be done since she lingers there. Funeral services held at M.E. Church at Quincy on Wednesday, March 5 at 1 o'clock and burial in Cloverdale cemetery.
PAUL MAX QUERY
Owen Leader, May 1969
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Paul Max Query who lived on R.R.2, Spencer, died at 3:30o'clock Tuesday afternoon, May 6, in the Robert Long Hospital at Indianapolis. He had been a patient in the hospital one week. He had suffered serious injuries in a head on crash on Highway 46, Terre Haute Road, about three miles west of Spencer, Tuesday evening, April 29. He had been in critical condition and had not regained consciousness at the time of his death. He was 27 years old. He was born in Owen County, January 2, 1942, the son of Clyde Query Sr. and Flona Everly Query. He was married to Nancy Westbrook. Mr. Query was employed at Allison's in Indianapolis. He is survived by his widow, Nancy Query; his mother, Mrs. Flona Query; three stepchildren, Linda Harris, Larry Harris and Lisa Harris. Also three sisters, Frances Woolard of Vincennes, Virginia Tucker of Spencer and Patricia Newforth of Spencer; seven brothers, Walter of Bloomington, Clyde Jr., Coal City, Jackie and Marvin, both of Indianapolis, Oran of Bloomington, and Leland and Donald, both at home. One brother and his father preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements were pending at the West & Son Funeral Home at press time.
ROY QUERY
Roy Query, 70, Died Sunday (July 1962).
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Roy Query, 70, formerly of Owen and Putnam counties, died Sunday at Booneville, Arkansas. Mr. Query was born in Owen County April 19 1892, a son of the late William and Malissa Boes Query. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Helen Query, two daughters, Mrs. Marcella Geller, of Evansville, and Mrs. Alvetta Chandler, of Indianapolis, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Thursday morning at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 P.M. Wednesday.
ROY ESTUS QUERY
Roy E. Query Dies in Hospital; Funeral Tuesday
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Roy E. Query,71 years old, died Saturday, February 27 (1965), in Community Hospital at Indianapolis. His home was at 680 West Walnut St. in Spencer. He was born in Owen County, April 13, 1893, the son of Nancy Stevens Query and Tom Query. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Naomi Brown and Mrs. Freda June McCoun, and sons Garold Paul and Allen Dale Query all of Indianapolis. Funeral Services were Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. at the West & Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Harvey McClure was the officiating minister. Interment was in New Union Cemetery.
RUSSELL MAURICE QUERY
Owen Leader, August 22, 1968
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Russell M. Query of Indianapolis, formerly of Cataract, died Sunday, August 18, at his home. He was born in Owen County the son of Ezra C. Query and Mellie Comer Query. He attended school at Cataract. A number of years ago, Mr. Query was employed with Meek Brothers Plumbing in Spencer. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth Query; one brother, Arthur Clyde Query of Indianapolis, and his uncle Kenneth Query of Spencer. Funeral services were at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at the Harry W. Moore Mortuary, 2050 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis..
