Joesph Bozarth or Joesph Busart  

The 1880 Plat map:

By the 1898 Plat map he had sold his ground to Harvey Norris.

And he bought the property that was owned on the 1880 plat map of T. Redden of 80A and 38.95 on Southwest of the lake - the 38.95 being on the 1895 plat map listed as 26.50 & 13.30 and this was below the Josiah Farrar property that was on the lake edge.

The 1908 shows Mary Busart etal with 80A & 13.30 and Geo. Busart with 26.50A and the 1922 plat map shows the 80A as Mary Busart etal; the 26.50A as Geo. Busart; the 13.30A Jos. Busart; and Anna Busart owned 26.08A in section 28 just north of John H. Murrary Subdivision; which seems to touch the lake front; which she acquired sometime after 1908 and in 1908 belonged to J. H. Murray.

Listed on the 1880 as J. Bozarth but on the 1870 census as Joseph Bozart and the 1880 as Joseph Busart.

1870 Marshall county Census



1880 Marshall County Census



1900 Marshall County Census


1910 Marshall County Census

Mathew Busart or Matt Busehart

Mathew Busart, his wife Rosa, and their four children came from Germany by sailing vessel and landed at New Orleans in 1848.

Mathew's brother had come over some years before, and had reached Louisville, perhaps by way of New Orleans. Louisville was the last place Mathew heard of his brother having been. He had dropped out of the world entirely, it seemed. Mathew never heard a word from him. He had some children, too. It was thought maybe he died of yellow fever or cholera, which were bad in those days. Mathew and his family stayed in New Orleans over the winter, and from that city went to Louisville to hunt for the lost brother. They traveled by steam­boat on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. From Louisville, where they discovered no trace or clue of the brother, the family set out the next. year, about 1849, for still newer regions.

They journeyed to Logansport by canal. There were no railroads then in the whole of the vast trans-Alleghany territory. They stayed at Logansport a few years, then moved to Marshall County, and bought a farm at the south end of Lake Maxinkuckee. There were 120 acres, known as the Farrar lands now. The Busart family reached the lake about 1860.

It was there, right near the lake, that Grandfather Busart established a permanent resting place for his flock. He built a log house in a clearing, now an open field close to the Farrar woods. The cabin stood till about fifteen years ago (around 1920), when Nicholas Busart tore it down, he recalls. The wood was given away for firewood; what was left of the old homestead kept other home-fires burning.

Mathew and his family lived on this land for about ten years, then sold it and moved to Peru, Mathew died at Peru about 1888, aged around eighty, for he was born in 1807. His wife Rosa preceded him a couple of years in death. Both were buried in Peru. Mathew and Rosa Busart were both natives of Germany, and were all their children.

The children of Matthew and Rosa Busart were Joseph, John, Rosie and Victoria, named in the order of age - One Township Yesterday's - Corwin

Mathew Busart born 1807 Germany d. about 1888 Peru, Miami, Indiana; married Rosa [-?-]

Their childern:

Joseph Busart born December 1834 Baden Germany; married Mary A Walle

John Busart b. c. 1839 Baden Germany;

Rosie Busart

Victoria Busart b. c. 1842 Baden Germany; married as his 2nd wife 10 Oct 1901 Henry William Zurn Birth 30 Oct 1834 in Baden, Germany Death 27 Dec 1923 in Monterey, Indiana Pulaski he married 1st Otilla Kimmet son of Valentine Zurn and Rosina Schmidt

Year: 1910; Census Place: North Bend, Starke, Indiana; Roll: T624_379; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0202 Household Members: Name Age
Victora Zurn 68
Ferna C Smith 15

Year: 1860; Census Place: Pipe Creek, Miami, Indiana; Roll: M653_281; Page: 310; Household Members: Name Age
Natt Busehart 51
Rose Busehart 51
John Busehart 21 ? married 26 Apr. 1860 ,Miami, Indiana (Bk. C-2 pg. 529)Mary Ann Strong?
Victoria Busehart 18

Joseph Bozarth / Joseph Busart

The first of these children, Joseph, was born in Germany in 1834, and died in 1903 on the old home farm at the south end of Lake Maxinkuckee. His death came suddenly. He was sixty-eight. Burial was at Monterey. He was a cooper by trade. When he lived at Logansportas young man he learned the craft. About 1862, he rented a farm between Logansport and Peru, lived there a few years, and in 1865 moved to (Marshall County, near Lake Maxinkuckee. and bought what is now called the Norris farm, in the southeast corner of the lake. His father had come ahead of him, about 1860

After living there for about fifteen years, Joseph traded that place for the one his son Nicholas lived on now, consisting of 120 acres and known as the Reden farm. He moved there in 1881. His wife Mary Walle, was a native of Germany and was about fifteen years of age when she came to America.

The children of Joseph and Mary Busart, six sons and four daughters, were Joseph, Jr., the oldest; John, Nicholas, William who died in infancy, George, Charles, who died in infancy; Victoria, the oldest girl; Mary, Rose, and Anna. Four of the boys grew to maturity. Three of the girls Mary, Rose and Anna, are living in 1934. Victoria, who married John Kline, died in 1925. Joseph Jr., the oldest boy, is single and lives at Logansport. John married Mary Gotcheu. Memphis, Tennessee, became their home. Nicholas J., present historian of the family, and his sister Rose are single and live on the home place. George married Annie Zurn of Monterey. Both are living on their farm at the south end of Lake Maxinkuckee. Mary, the widow of John Knepper, reside in South Bend now. Anna married Hiram Messersmith. Both are living, Logansport being their home.

An old map of the township, published around 1894, the Busart lands are on and near Lake Maxinkuckee. The name is spelled Bozarth. At the southeast corner of the lake there sa repre­sented a parcel of 63.10 acres in the name of "J. Bozarth." This was Joseph. The land is the Norris place. The map a1so shows another plot in the name of J. Bozarth, consisting of forty acres. The old Washington school house sat in a corner of it. This land is southeast of Joseph Busart lakeside property. Nicholas J. Busart now lives on the old homestead farm. George and his family occupy a part of it. - One Township Yesterday's - Corwin

Joseph Busart b. Dec 1834 Baden Germany; died 26 Jan 1903 ,Marshall, Indiana St. Ann's cemetery . Monterey, Pulsaki, Indiana

SUDDEN DEATH.

An Old Settler Suddenly Expires.

Joseph Busart Sr., Left This Vale of Sorrow and Woe, Monday January 26.

It has been a longtime since this community has received such a shock as it did when the news was received that Joseph Busart. Sr, had suddenly died at his home under circumstances, that made his sudden demise horrible in the extreme. Mr. Busart arose from his slumbers Monday morning feeling in his usual health, and during the day assisted his son George to kill a beef, and returning home commenced to do his chores.

Just before supper, between four and five o'clock, he informed his family that he would clean out his hog pen.

some time passed and he did not return to the house his daughter Rosa went to search for her father, and on looking into the hog pen was horrified to see his body laying in the pen and the hogs tearing his face, one ear being eaten and one side of his face badly mutilated.

A coroners inquest was held and a decision rendered that the deceased came to his sudden death through heart failure. Funeral services will be held in Monterey today (Thursday) at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Rev. Father Thitle of Whiting, Ind., officiating, and the body interred in the Catholic cemetry.

Mr. Busart was 68 years one month and five days old. He has lived on his farm south of Culver for over 40 years and was a highly respected citzen and a most lovable husband and father. He leaves a wife, four sons and four daughters to mourn their loss. The children are as follows: Joseph Busart, Jr. George, Nickolas, John, Rosa, Mary, Anna, and Victoria.

We are sure that the bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of this entire community. Jan 28, 1903 Culver Herald

married Mary A Walle b. July 1836 Germany.

Their children:

Victory Busart b. Nov 1858 Indiana; married John Kline, died in 1925

Joseph Busart Jr. b. c. 1860 Peru, Miami, Indiana; died 9 Jun 1951 , Marshall, Indiana St. Ann's cemetery . Monterey, Pulsaki, Indiana In 1934 the oldest boy, is single and lives at Logansport

Joseph BUSART, 91, one of the oldest residents of the Culver community and a member of a pioneer family, died Saturday at the family home on the south side of Lake Maxinkuckee. He had been ill a few days. Born at Peru, he came to Culver with his parents when still a small boy. For many years he was employed by the late Judge Maurice WINFIELD of Logansport, who had a summer home at Lake Maxinkuckee.

Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mary NEPPER of South Bend; Mrs. Anna MESSERSMITH and Miss Rose BUSART of Culver; three brothers, John, of Memphis, Tenn.; George and Nicholas [BUSART] of Culver. - Monday, June 11, 1951 Rochester Sentinel

Aged Culver Man Dies Saturday
Once Worked For Judge Winfield of This City

Joseph BUSART, 91, one of the oldest residents of the Culver community and a member of a pioneer family, died Saturday at the family home on the south side of Lake Maxinkuckee. He had been ill a few days.

' Born at Peru, he came to Culver with his parents when still a small boy. For many years he was employed by the late Judge Maurice WINFIELD of Logansport, who had a summer home at Lake Maxinkuckee.

Survivors are. three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nepper of South Bend; Mrs. Anna Messersmith and Miss Rose Busart of Culver; three brothers, John of Memphis, Tenn.; George and Nicholas of Culver. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's of the Lake church in Culver with burial in the Monterey cemetery. - Logansport Press 10 June 1951

Aged Culver Man Dies After Short Illness

CULVER, Ind. — Joseph Busart, 91 died Saturday at his home on the south side of Lake Maxinkuckee. He was one of the oldest residents of the Culver community. He had been ill a few days.

Born in Peru, he came to Culver with his parents when he was still a child. He was employed by the late Judge Maurice Winfield, of Logansport, who had a summer home at Lake Maxinkuckee, for many years.

Surviving are: three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nepper, South Bend; Mrs. Anna Messersmith and Miss Rose Busart, Culver; three brothers, John, of Memphis, Tenn.; George and Nicholas, both of Culver.

Final rites will be at St. Mary's of the Lake church in Culver with burial in the Monterey cemetery - Logansport Pharos Tribune Jun 11, 1951



John W Busart b. 24 Feb 1865 Logansport, Cass, Indiana d. 27 Sep 1952 Memphis, Tennessee Certificate Number: 52-23802 buried 29 Sep 1952 Calvary Cemetery Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee

John W. Busart,90, Dies in Tennessee

John W. Busart, 90, a native of Logansport, died of a heart attack on Sept. 27 at Memphis, Tenn., according to word received from his of Route 2, Culver, Ind.

He was born in Logansport on Feb. 24, 1862 and later moved to Culver with his parents. He went to Memphis as a young man and became associated with the Cole manufacturing company for 47 years. He retired several years ago when his health failed.

Surviving are: the widow, Mrs. Mary A. Busart; two brothers, Nicholas and George Busart; three sisters, Miss Rosa Busart and Mrs. Hiram Messersmilh of Culver, and Mrs. Mary Nepper of Avilla, Ind.

Requieum Mass was celebrated at 10 a. m. Sent. 29 at Immaculate Conception Catholic church. Interment was in Calvary cemetery - Logansport Pharos Tribune Tuesday Evening, Oct. 7, 1952


married Mary A Gurtsche [Gotcheu]; born abt 1883 Tennessee died 30 Jul. 1962 aet 79 , Shelby, Tennessee daughter of [-?-] Gurtsche [Gustche] and Delia [-?-]


They possibly adopted a child -
Alice Busart
Birth: 1913
Death: Jul. 29, 1915
Burial: Calvary Cemetery Memphis Shelby,Tennessee
From death certificate:
Alice Busart Female, White, Age 2
Birthplace - Tenn.
Father - Not given (adopted child)
Residence - Lifetime, St. Peters Orphanage

Year: 1910; Census Place: Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1520; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0192 Household Members: Name Age
John Burart 45
Mary Busart 28

Year: 1920; Census Place: Memphis Ward 13, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1764; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 143 Household Members: Name Age
J W Busart 54
Mary Busart 38
Delia Gautsche 64

Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2277; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 249 Household Members: Name Age John W Busart 65
Mary Busart 47 b. 1883 Tennessee
Delia Gurtsche 75 Mother-In-Law

Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3960; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 98-27 Household Members: Name Age
John Busart 75
Mary Busart 55



Nicholas J. Busart b. Aug. 6, 1865 near Culver,Marshall, Indiana died 25 jun 1956 ,Marshall, Indiana buried St. Ann's cemetery . Monterey, Pulsaki, Indiana

Nicholas J. Busart Expires in Culver

CULVER - Nicholas J. Busart, 88, died folowing a lengthy illness Friday evening at his home south of here. Born Aug. 6, 1865 near Culver, he was the sone of Joseph and mary (Walle) Busart. He has resided in the cimmunity his lifetime with the exception of a few years spent in Tennessee and Texas.

The deceased was a memberr of the St. Mary of the Lake Church in Culver.

Survivors include a brother, Geroge, Culver; three sistes: Mrs. mary Nepper, Avilla; miss rose and Mrs. Anna Messersmith, Culver.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a. m. Monday at St. Ann's church in Monterey with Father Joseph Lenk officiating. Interment will be made in St. Ann's cemetery.

Friend's may call at the Easterday funeral home in Culver - Logansport Pharos Tribune June 26 1954



Mary Busart b. c. 1863 Culver, Marshall , Indiana; the widow of John Nepper, reside in South Bend 1934; died Aug. 1956 Walkerton, Indiana buried Cedar Grove cemetery, South Bend [Notre Dame], St. Joseph, Indiana

Mary Busart Nepper, 89, Succumbs At Walkerton

CULVER;— Final rites for Mrs. Mary Busart Nepper, 89, native of this community, will be at .9 a.m. Monday at the St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church here. Burial, will be in Cedar Grove cemetery, South Bend.

Her death occurred Friday.evening at the Walkerton nursing home.

Survivors are a brother, and. two sisters: George Busart, Miss Rose Busart and Mrs. Hiram Messersmith, all of Culver.

Friends may call at the Easterday funeral home, Culver, and the Rosary wills be recited there at 4 p.m. ,this afternoon. - Logansport Press - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1956




George Busart b. Sep 1870 Indiana m. "Annie" Anna Theresa Zurn

Rosa M Busart b. 26 Jul 1873 culver, Marshall, Indiana died July 25, 1966 logansport, Cass, Indiana buried july 28 1966 St. Ann's Cemetery Monterey, Pulaski, Indiana.

Rose M Busarit Lifetime Resident, Dies At Age 93

Miss Rose M. Busart, 93 year old lifetime Culver resident who lived at 619 Williams Street, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, at St. Joserh Hospital in Logansport following an illness of seven months.

Born July 3. 1S73, in Culver to Joseph and Mary Walle Busart, Miss Busart was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law. Hiram J. Messersmith of Culver.

The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, July 28, at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church w i t h Father Joseph A. Lenk, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery in Monterey.

The Easiterday-Bonlne Funeral Home, Main and Lake Shore, Culver, was in charge of arrangements where the rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. yesterday, Wednesday, July 27, - Culver Citizen THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1966

Anna E Busart born June 4, 1883 Culver, MArshall, Indiana d. Jan. 1965 Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana married buried Oak Hill Cemetery Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana
Anna E. Messersmith Formerly of Here, Expires at Plymouth

Final rites for Mrs. Anna E. Messersmith, 81, of Culver, for mer local resident, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver. Father Joseph Lenk will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Plymouth.

Friends may call at Easterday-Bonine Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. tonight.

Her death at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday occurred at Fairview Nursing Home in Plymouth after a long illness.

Born at Culver on June 4, 1883, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Walle Busart.

Her marriage in this city on Oct. 9, 1933, was to Hiram J. Messersmith.

Survivors are the husband; a sister, Miss Rose Busart of Culver; nieces and nephews. - Logansport Press Feb 4, 1965

Rites Set at Culver For Ex-Local Woman, Anna Messersmith

Mrs. Anna E. Messersmith, 81, of Culver, formerly of Logansport, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Fair View Nursing Home in Plymouth after a lengthy illness

Born June 4, 1SS3 at Culver she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Walle Busart. Her marriage at Logansport on Oct. 9, 1933 was to Hiram J. Messersmith, who survives

Survivors besides the husband include one sister, Miss Rose Busart, Culver; nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic church in Culver. Father Joseph Lenk will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery at Plymouth. Friends may call at the Easterday-Bonine funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. - Thursday. Logansport Pharos Tribune Feb 3, 1965


married 1st Oct 29 1907 ,St. Joseph, Indiana [Bk 21 pg. 469] Lewis E Jennings died after 10 Apr. 1910

Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 401; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0101 Name: Lewis E Jennings
Age: 16
Birth Date: Oct 1883
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Clay, St Joseph, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Samuel Jennings
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's name: Mary M Jennings
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri

Year: 1910; Census Place: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; Roll: T624_124; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0155 Household Members: Name Age
Lewis E Jennings 26 b. 1884 Indiana
Annie E Jennings 26 b. 1884 indiana


married 2nd [-?-] Wilson

married 3rd Oct. 9, 1933 Hiram John Messersmith Birth: 25 Sep 1885 - Auduban, Iowa Death: 27 Sep 1968 - Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin Buried Mount Hope [aka St. Vincent's] Cemetery Logansport,Cass, Indiana Plot: 19-0644 -01 m 1st 24 Apr 1911 ,Cass, Indiana Jessie May Keller son of Ephraim Messersmith & Elizabeth Busenburg

H. J. Messersmith Dies In Wisconsin

Hiram J. Messersmith, 83, of Lewis St., culver, died at 5:50 a.m. friday, Sept 27, in St. Mary's hospital, Ladysmith, wisc. where jer jad been since suffering a heart attack August 31.

Mr. Messersmith was born sept. 25, 1885 in Auduban, Iowa to Ephram and ELizabeth Busenurg Messersmith.

He was married Oct 9, 1933 at Logansport to Anna E. Wilson who preceded him in death, feb. 2, 1965.

He had been a resident of Culver since 1943 when he moved here from Logansport. A retired railroader, he was a member of the Lake Catholic church in culver.

Surviving is one brother, George Messersmith of Logansport.

The rosary was recited at the Easterday-Bonine funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Monday.

Services were hild at 10;00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's of the Lake Church with Rev. Joseph A. Lenk, pastor, officiating.

Burial was in St. Vincent's cemetery at Logansport.


The Messersmith's were linving in 1934 were are living at Logansport.



William Busart who died in infancy,

Charles Busart who died in infancy;

Year: 1860; Census Place: Pipe Creek, Miami, Indiana; Roll: M653_281; Page: 310; Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Buschart 24
Mary Buschart 23
Mary A Buschart 18
Victoria Buschart 2
Joseph Buschart 1/12

Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M593_342; Page: 201B; Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Bozart 35
Mary Bozart 35
Joseph Bozart 10
John Bozart 8
Nichlos Bozart 5
Mary Bozart 3
Victory Bozart 11

Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: 297; Family History Film: 1254297; Page: 189A; Enumeration District: 108; Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Busart 45
Mary A. Busart 44
Joseph Busart 20
John Busart 18
Nicholas Busart 15
Mary Busart 12
George Busart 10
Rosa Busart 7

Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: 392; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0082 Household Members: Name Age Joseph Busart 65 - b. Dec 1834 Germany
Mary Busart 63 - b. Jul 1836 Germany
Rosa Busart 26 - b. Jul 1873 Indiana
Anna E Busart 16 - b. Jun 1883 Indiana

Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T624_370; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0114 Household Members: Name Age Mary Busart 74
Rose Busart 35
Nicholas Busart 41

Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T625_456; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 182 Household Members: Name Age
Mary Busart 83
Nicholas J Busart 54
Rose M Busart 46
Anna E Jennings 36 daughter widowed

Victory Busart Kline

Victory Busart b. Nov 1858 Indiana d. 1925 Buried Washington Cemetery Culver Marshall County Indiana Plot: East Section, Row 3

married 1900 John Kline,b. 1860 d. 1944 Buried Washington Cemetery Culver Marshall County Indiana Plot: East Section, Row 3 son of Diebold Kline and ELizabeth Wingert

Their Children:

Nellie Mae Kline 1884 –

Essie Maude Kline Birth 15 Feb 1886 in Indiana, Death 20 May 1975 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, Burial: Richland Center IOOF Cemetery Richland Center, Fulton, Indiana,

Mrs. Essie Maude WHITE, 89, former Santa Anna neighborhood resident, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Decatur Memorial hospital in Decatur, Ill. She was a patient two weeks. She was born Feb. 15, 1886 in Marshall county, to John and Victoria BUSSART KLINE. Her marriage was March 15, 1910 to Harry M. WHITE. He died in 1948. Mrs. White also was a former Plymouth resident before moving to Decatur, Ill. in 1970 to reside with her son. Surviving are two sons, James M. WHITE, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and F. Kline WHITE, Decatur, Ill.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Nellie McFARLIN, Plymouth; two brothers, Roy KLINE, Florida, and Clarence KLINE, Culver. One son, a daughter and two sisters preceded in death. Final rites will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Grossman funeral home in Argos. The Rev. Robert HANSEN will officiate. Burial will be in the Richland Center I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
married March 15, 1910 Harry Maxwell White Birth14 Apr 1887 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana Death 16 Oct 1948 in Indiana son of ofrancis M. White and Sarah Ann Gibbons Burial: Richland Center IOOF Cemetery Richland Center, Fulton, Indiana,

Harry M. WHITE, 62, Marshall county road superintendent for 12 years, died Saturday afternoon at the home of a son, Kline, in Peoria, Ill. His unexpected death was attributed to a heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. White had just arrived at their son's home for a weekend visit when the tragedy occurred. Born in Green township, Marshall county, April 14, 1886, Mr. White was the son of Francis and Sarah WHITE. He married Essie KLINE March 15, 1910. They moved to Plymouth from near Argos 10 years ago. Mr. White was a member of the Masonic lodge at Argos and the Moose lodge at Plymouth. Survivors include the widow; two sons, James [WHITE] of Plymouth and Kline [WHITE] of Peoria; a sister, Mrs. Dessie MYERS of South Bend, and two grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the Grossman funeral home at Argos at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Mr. ARMSTRONG, Christian church pastor in Plymouth. Burial will be in the Richland Center IOOF cemetery. Rochester News-Sentinel, Monday, October 18, 1948


Their children:

Francis Kline White Birth Aug, 14, 1911 in Argos, Marshall, Indiana Death 1 Sep 1992 in Fort Myers, Lee, FL; married 1933 Ruth Mildred Boggs Birth1 8 Jul 1913 in Argos, Marshall, Indiana, Death 17 Mar 1984 in Ft. Myers, Lee, Florida daughter of Vernon Bennet Boggs & Alice Janie Weisley

Robert M. White Birth: Jul. 30, 1913 ,Marshall, Indiana, Death: May 20, 1934 Plymouth, Marshall,Indiana

Robert WHITE, aged 20, who resided on a farm near Eddy Lake south of Argos, died at 9 o'clock Sunday night in a hospital at Plymouth. Death followed an operation for appendicitis. The deceased was born on July 30, 1913 and had lived in the Argos community all of his life. He was a graduate of the Argos High school. Survivors are his parents, Harry and Effie WHITE, two brothers, Francis WHITE of Peoria, Ill., and James WHITE at home. The funeral services will be held from the residence at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning with the Rev. Charles RADCLIFF in charge. Burial will be made in the Richland Center cemetery. - Rochester News-Sentinel, Monday, May 21, 1934


Kathryn Savilla White Birth 3 Aug 1916 Indiana Death 19 Jan 1933 in Indiana

Miss Flavilla Kathryn WHITE, aged 16, a student in the Culver High School who lived seven miles southwest of Argos, died at 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening from scarlet fever. The deceased had been ill but nine days. She was born on August 3, 1916 and had resided in Marshall county all of her life. Her parents were Harry and Essie WHITE. Survivors are the parents and three brothers, Robert [WHITE] and James [WHITE] at home and Kline [WHITE], who is a student at Purdue University. The funeral services which were private because of nature of the disease which caused death were held from the home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. John RADLIFF was in charge. Burial was made in the cemetery at Richland Center. - Rochester News-Sentinel, Friday, January 20, 1933


James Victor White Birth 14 Feb 1918 in Indiana Death Jan 1991 Broward, Florida; married Hilda [-?-] and Mary [-?-]

Dollie I Kline 1888 –

Roy Jay Kline Birth 1 Mar 1890 in Marshall, Indiana Death 23 Nov 1983 in Polk County, Florida, married Ethel Alden Birth 1891 in Illinois Death about 1970 in Phoenix, Oswego, New York

John Alden Kline Birth Feb 1914i n Indiana Death 5 May 1946

Richard Burton Kline Birth1917 in Indiana Death 2 Mar 2000 in Liverpool, Onondaga, New York

Marilyn Kline Birth 1932 in New York

Edna E Kline 1892 –

Clarence Clay Kline Birth 4 Aug 1896 in Culver, Marshall, Indiana Death Jul 1986 in Culver, Marshall, Indiana

married 1st Olive Beatrice Lake Birth1896 in Argos, Marshall, Indiana,Death 22 Aug 1942 Buried Washington Cemetery Culver Marshall County Indiana Plot: East Section, Row 3 Cenotaph marker with 1st wife, Olive, no death date on marker for Clarence daughter of Jasper and Laura [-?-] Lake
Clarence Clay Kline married 2nd Ruth C. Baker born 1905 died 1997 m 1st July 20, 1922 Ralph William Flora Buried Culver Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall, Indiana,

George Busart

George Busart b. Sep 1870 Indiana died September 22, 1956 ,Marshall, Indiana buried St. Ann's cemetery Monterey, Pulaski, Indiana

Retired Farmer Dies At Home Near Culver

CULVER, Ind. — George Busart 86, retired farmer and former horse buyer, died Saturday at his Karm home south of Lake Maxinkuckee.

He was a member of the St. Mary's of the lake Catholic Church.

Survivors are the wife, Anna; two sons Walter, Culver; and Carl, Indianapolis; four daughters: Mrs. Robert Kyle, Culver; Miss Alice Busart and Mrs. Ruth Hichinson both of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Marie Frost of Terre Haute; two sisters Mrs. Hiram Messersmith and Mrss rose Busart both of Culver; 12 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

The Rosary will be recited as _ p.m. Monday at the Easterday funeral home in Culver. Rites will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's of the lake Catholic church here. Burial will be in St. Ann's cemetery at Monterey. - Logansport Pharos Tribune Monday Evening. September 24, 1956

m. 16 Jun 1896 "Annie" Anna Theresa Zurn of Monterey b. Mar 1873 ,Starke, Indiana died 1959 daughter of Henry William Zurn & Otilla Kimmet

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Busart at a birthday' dinner honoring the 80th birthday of Mrs. Busart were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Busart and daughter, Anne, and son, Gene, of Indianapolis; Walter Busart, Mrs. Robert Kyle and Miss Frances Mahan - Mar. 30, 1953 Logansport Pharos Tribune

In 1934 both are living on their farm at the south end of Lake Maxinkuckee.

60th wedding anniversary

MR. AND MRS. GEORGE BUSART of Culver, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home south of Lake Maxinkuckee.

A special ceremony will be held at the 3:30 o'clock Mass at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic church, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Busart who have spent all of their lives in the Culver community.

A family dinner w i l l be held at the home. Included among the guests will be persons who attended their wedding 60 years ago at St. Ann's Catholic church in Monterey.

They have six children. Mrs Mildred Kyle and Walter Busart. of Culver; Mrs. Marie Frost. Terre Haute; Miss Alice Busart, Carl K. Busart and Mrs. Ruth Hutchinson. all of Indianapolis. There are 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. - Logansport Pharos Tribune 13 June 1956

They formerly owned:

the following described real estate located in Union Township, Marshall County, State of Indiana, to-wit: All that part of the South Half (S 1/2) of the Southeast Fractional quarter (SE frl 1/4) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range One (1) East, formerly owned by George Busart. being the same real estate purchased by George Busart of Joseph Busart and Mary Busart, his wife, and described as 26 acres off the West end of the said South Half (S 1/2) of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township and Range aforesaid. _ This property consists of the home of the late Margaret M. Day and her late husband, Paul Revere Day, and Is presently comprised of a 26.6 acre farm, almost entirely tillable, together with a three bedroom home, three sheds, and a barn thereon, and is located one-quarter (1/4) mile south of Lake Maxinkuckee on South Sage Road

Children:

Mildred E Busart b. 23 Apr 1897 May 1976 buried Culver masonic cemetery, Culver, Marshall, Indiana married Robert K Kyle born Aug 1899 indiana son of Melvin and Edith A [-?-] Kyle

Social Security Death Index Name: Mildred Kyle
SSN: 308-38-3406
Last Residence: 46511 Culver, Marshall, Indiana, United States of America
Born: 23 Apr 1897
Died: May 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1954
Year: 1940; Census Place: Culver, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T627_1077; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 50-17
Household Members: Name Age
Robert Kyle 41
Mildred Kyle 42



Walter Raymond Busart b. Birth: Jun. 21, 1898 Culver, Marshall, Indiana married Mary Meehan

Hilda V Busart b. c. 1904

Alice L Busart b. c. 1906

Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 608; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37 Household Members: Name Age
Alice L Busart 24
A Marie Busart 22 sister
Rose M Lundergan 23 Lodger
Margaret Leinenweber 23 Lodger



Anna Maria Busart orn Aug. 1, 1907 Culver, Marshall, Indiana died Aug. 8, 2005

Marie A. Frost, 98, of Terre Haute died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005. She was a retired nurse.

She was born Aug. 1, 1907, in Culver to George and Anna Busart.

Her husband, E.L. "Jack" Frost, died earlier.

Survivors include one son and his wife, H.J. " Bud" and Eva Frost of Terre Haute; one sister, Ruth Baker of Indianapolis; and one dear and loyal friend, Cookie Dooley.

She also was preceded in death by one son, John E. Frost; her parents; and several brothers and sisters.

She was a 1928 graduate of St. Vincent School of Nursing in Indianapolis and was a member of St. Joseph University Parish and the Florence Nightingales.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph University Parish at 10 a.m. Thursday, with visitation from 9 a.m. until services, in the church. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

The Callahan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., assisted with arrangements. - terre haute Tribune-Star - Aug 12 2005

she married E.L. "Jack" Frost

They had:

John E. Frost

H.J. " Bud" Frost married Eva [-?-]



U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta) Name: E L Jack Frost
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1944
Street Address: RD 1 West Terre Haute
Residence Place: Terre Haute, Indiana
Occupation: Mgr
Spouse: Marie Frost
Publication Title: Terre Haute, Indiana, City Directory, 1944

Social Security Death Index Name: Marie Frost
Last Residence: 47803 Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Born: 1 Aug 1907
Died: 8 Aug 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1951-1952)


Carl Eugene Busart about 1911

married ; [-?-]

Anne Busart

Gene Busart

Year: 1940; Census Place: , Yavapai, Arizona; Roll: T627_114; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 13-31. Household Members: Name Age
Carl Eugene Busart 29 b. 1911 Indiana Occupation: Announcer Engineer
William Pozun 21 Lodger



Ruth E Busart b. b. abt 1914 m. [-?-] Hutchinson ; m 2nd [-?-] Baker

Year: 1900; Census Place: Aubbeenaubbee, Fulton, Indiana; Roll: 372; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0034 Household Members: Name Age
Geo Busart 29 b Sep 1870
Anna Busart 27 b Mar 1873
Mildred Busart 3 b Apr 1897
Walter Busart 1

Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T624_370; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0114; Household Members: Name Age George Busart 39
Anna Busart 37
Mildred Busart 12
Walter Busart 11
Hilda Busart 6
Alice Busart 4
Anna Marie Busart 2
Daniel Riggins 29 Servant

Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T625_456; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 182 Household Members: Name Age
George Busart 49
Anna Busart 46
Mildred E Busart 22
Walter R Busart 21
Hilda V Busart 16
Alice L Busart 14
Marie A Busart 12
Carl Eugene Busart 9
Ruth E Busart 6

Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: T627_1077; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 50-18 Household Members: Name Age
George Busart 69
Anna Busart 67

Walter Raymond Busart

Walter Raymond Busart b. Birth: Jun. 21, 1898 Culver, Marshall, Indiana, Death: Dec. 13, 1984 Culver, Marshall. Indiana buried St. Ann's cemetery Monterey, Pulaski, Indiana

Walter R. BUSART, 86, of 211 W. Shore Drive, Culver, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at his home after a two-year illness.

He was born June 21, 1898 in Culver to George and Anna ZURN BUSART, and was a lifetime Culver resident. He was married Oct. 17, 1929 in Indianapolis to Marguerite MEEHAN, who died in 1960. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church and the Culver Senior Citizens Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Dolores) JONES, Culver, and Mrs. William (Martha) SHAW, Indianapolis; a son, Bernard G. [BUSART], Culver; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Alice BUSERT and Ruth BAKER, both of Indianapolis, and Marie FROST, Terre Haute.

A daughter, a son, two sisters and a brother preceded in death.

Services at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew KAFKA officiating. Burial at St. Anne Cemetery, Monterey.

Services entrusted to Bonine Funeral Home, Culver

married 17 Oct 1929 Indianapolis Marguarite D [Margaret] Meehan Birth: 1898 Pennsylvania Death: 1960 buried St. Ann's cemetery Monterey, Pulaski, Indiana daughter of [-?-] and Mary [-?-] Meehan

A very pretty wedding was solemnized yesterday morning at the St. Joseph's church in Indianapolis wiaen Miss Marguerite Meehan, daughter of Mrs. Mary Meehan, became the bride o! Mr. Walter Busart son of Mr. and Mrs. George Busart of Culver. Rev. Francis M. Dowel read the ceremony which was followed by a wedding breakfast at the home vof the bride's mother.

The bride wore a gown of ivory satin, with uneven hemline, long, tight sleeves and trimmed wilh tulle. Her veil fell from a cap of Chantilly lace caught with clusters of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Bridget Meehan, sister of the bride and maid of honor, wore pink panne satin with hat to match and carried Briarcliff roses. Miss Mildred Busart, sister of the bridegroom and the only bridesmaid, wore a green gown similar to that of the maid of honor and carried Jofhanna Hill roses. Carl Busart, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and the ushers were Leo P. Meehan and Harry Earl.

Mr. and Mrs, Busart left im mediately after the breakfast for a trip to Nashville, Tenn., and New-York, and will be at home after November 15, at Culver.

Those from Culver who attended were Mr. and Mrs. George Busart, Miss Mildred Busart, Miss Ruth Busart, Mrs Maggie English, Mrs. Clements Vonuegut, and Mr. and Mrs. John Wally. Mrs. J. F. Lienemann of Logansport, was also a guest. She is a cousin of the groom. - Logansport Press OCT 18, 1929

They had:

Delores Busart m. Jerry Jones
Martha Joan Busart m. william Shaw
Mary Ann Busart married Emil "Bud" Ruhnow Jr
Bernard G. Busart

Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: 617; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 17; Household Members: Name Age
Walter R Bussart 31
Marguarite D Bussart 32

Bernard G. Busart

Bernard G Busart

married Sue Ann Henderson, daughter of Frank Keen Henderson and Blanche Fanchion Reed

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sue Ann, to Bernard G. Busart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Busart, of Culver. No date has been set for the wedding. - Logansport Pharos Tribune Sep 2, 1952

They had the following children:

[-?-] Busart (daughter ) was born 9 Mar 1955. She died 9 Mar 1995 and was buried in Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver, Marshall, Indiana.



Michael T. Busart

Michael T. Busart, 66, of Culver, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Mike was born to Bernard and Sue Ann (Henderson) Busart on August 8, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

After graduating high school, he attended and graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with a Masters Degree in Business Administration.

He married the love of his life, Vickie Collins, on August 15, 1992, in Culver. Together they raised one son, Matthew Busart.

Mike worked for Zentis Food Solutions in Plymouth, Indiana. He was their Senior Regulatory Manager.

Mike enjoyed camping, Notre Dame football, and everything Indiana University. He was a very faithful servant to his faith and church, St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver. Mike felt his most precious gift was his love for his family. He absolutely loved spending time with his granddaughter, Alaina.

Mike is survived by his wife: Vickie of Culver, son: Matthew (Kaylee) Busart of Culver, stepson: Michael (Jill) Palm, granddaughter: Alaina Busart, and step-granddaughter: Mariah Palm. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Andrea S. Busart.

A time of visitation will be held at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 pm with Father Bill Meininger officiating. Burial will follow at Culver Masonic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mike's memory to St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church.


Andrea Sue Busart was born 1 Feb 1958 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. She died 11 Sep 2005 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana and was buried 14 Sep 2005 i in Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver, Marshall, Indiana.

Mary Ann Busart Runhow

Mary Ann Busart b. 1933 indiana, d. 1983 buried St. Ann's cemetery Monterey, Pulaski, Indiana

married Emil "Bud" Ruhnow Jr., Birth: Sep. 16, 1925 Chicago Cook, Illinois Death: Sep. 4, 2012 Culver, Marshall, Indiana

Emil "Bud" Ruhnow Jr., 86, of Culver passed away peacefully at his home on September 4, 2012.

Bud was born in Chicago, IL on September 16, 1925 to Emil and Anna (Mueller) Ruhnow. The family moved to North Judson in the 1930's and then bought a farm on the outskirts of Culver. Bud attended Leiters Ford School. He was married in 1952 to Mary Ann Busart, built his own home on Sage Road, and raised his family there. Mary Ann passed away in 1983. In 1994 Bud was married to Bobetta (Cummins) Washburn. She survives.

On September 11, 1944, Bud joined the Navy and served n the South Pacific Theater on the USS L.S.T. 1027 until his discharge in April 1946. He crossed the equator in Pago Pago, Samoa in March 1944 and became a Trusty Shellback.

Upon his discharge from the Navy, Bud worked a short time at Studebakers and then went into business with his father in Ruhnow's Plumbing and Heating. Bud bought the business from his father and continued in the plumbing, heating, sheet metal business until his retirement.

Bud was Past Commander and a Lifetime member of Finney Shilling VFW Post 6919 and a member of Collins-Tasch American Legion Post 399.

In addition to his wife Bobetta, Bud is survived by his children - Margaret (Dale) Bowersox, Richard (Sheila) Ruhnow, Denise Ruhnow, and Gail (John Reininga) Ruhnow; his step-children - Larry Washburn and Jacqueline (Scott) Crull; 7 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and three step-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Edward, Gertrude, and Crystal; and wife Mary Ann Ruhnow.

Services entrusted to Odom Funeral Home, Culver.

They had::

Margaret Runhow married Dale Bowersox,

Richard Ruhnow ,married Sheilia [-?-]
Richard A. Ruhnow, 69, of Monterey, passed away peacefully at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at Majestic Care West Allen in Fort Wayne.

Born April 25, 1953, in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Emil and Mary Ann (Busart) Ruhnow. He was a Culver High School graduate.

Richard was a retired pipefitter and a member of Local 172 in South Bend. He also owned and operated the Leiters Ford Tavern.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila Ruhnow of Monterey; children Matthew Ruhnow (Michelle) of Fishers, Andrew Ruhnow of Indianapolis and Troy Rose of Georgia, sisters Margaret Bowersox, Denise Tharp and Gail Ruhnow and grandchildren Caden Ruhnow, Connor Ruhnow and TJ Sholes.

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Rans Funeral Homes & C rematory, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter.


Denise Ruhnow

Gail Ruhnow married John Reininga

Dolores Busart Jones

Dolores Busart Birth: Aug. 20, 1935 Culver Marshall, Indiana Death: Jul., 1985 Buried Culver Masonic Cemetery Culver Marshall, Indiana

married Jerry Jones

They had:

Mike Jones

Jeff Jones

Tim Jones

Kathleen D Jones Birth: Jan. 4, 1963 Plymouth, Ind., Indiana Death: Jul. 14, 2010 Fort Wayne Indiana buried Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Fishers Hamilton County Indiana married Henry Davit

KATHLEEN D. (JONES) DAVIT, 47, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Born Jan. 4, 1963, in Plymouth, Ind., she was the daughter of Jerry and Dolores (Busart) Jones.

She had worked at Darlington Farms, and previously at Gordon Food Service for 13 years.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, and taught Religious Education classes at the church for four years.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Henry Davit; a twin daughter and son, Natalie and Nicholas Davit; daughter, Nina Davit; three brothers, Mike (wife, Cheryl) Jones, Jeff (wife, Kathie) Jones and Tim (wife, Debbie) Jones; mother-in-law, Ilse Davit; and father-in-law, Domenic Davit.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, in the Holy Spirit Parish at Geist Catholic Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Father Patrick Click officiating.

Friends may also call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m.

Burial in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814 or IU Simon Cancer Center for Neuro-Oncology Research, c/o IUF/IUSCC, PO Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266, in memory of Kathleen Davit. - Fort Wayne Newspapers on July 21, 2010

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