“Mrs. Ellen M. WARE, 73 years old, died at her home in Mentone at 12:35 Tuesday afternoon from a stroke of paralysis. She had been ill from the stroke for seven days. Mrs. Ware was born in Pennsylvania on March 12, 1868, the daughter of William and Julia GREER. In 1888, she was united in marriage with Thomas J. WARE, who preceded her in death 17 years ago. She resided in Kewanna from the time of her marriage until 1939, when she moved to Mentone. Suvivors are two daughters, Edith DANIELS, of Ashkum, Ill.; Rebecca JONES, of Huntertown, Ind.; one son, Samuel V. WARE, Mentone; 17 grandchildren, and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock from the home with Rev. FOWLER officiating. Burial will be made in the Moon cemetery at Sharon church south of Leiters Ford.”

Source:  FindAGrave

Kim White  Record added: Jan 21, 2012