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     Benjamin Ray Dorton was born on 1 May 1925 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN. He was the son of Bennie F. Dorton and Edith Anna Mangold. Benjamin Ray Dorton began military service WW II service, U.S. Army. He married Donna Faye McClure on 15 July 1950 at East Chicago, Cook Co., IL; This marriage was very short-lived -- Donna remarried to Sedric Autry on 2 MAY 1953, and later to Antonio Pimentil in 1974, and to Leonard R. Smolen in 1983. Benjamin Ray Dorton married Margaret Bernice Hughes on 22 August 1964 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN. Benjamin Ray Dorton died on 17 December 2002 at age 77

Obituary – The Times, Munster, Indiana; Thursday, 20 DEC 2012, page E3 (Newspapers.com):

BENJAMIN R. DORTON
DYER, IN

Benjamin R. Dorton, age 87, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012. He is survived by his loving daughter, Linda S. (James T.) Tate; stepson, David (Angie) Tussey; grandchildren: Tonya (Kent) Howard, Sherry (Tao) Davalos, Russell (Julie) Tussey, David (Laura) Tussey, Dawn (Tim) Morgan, and Robert Tussey; great grandchildren; Rylee Howard, Noah Tussey, Aleena Tussey, Caleb Tussey, Amber Morgan, and Dillon Morgan; step daughter-in-law, Phyllis Tussey; sister-in-law, Dolores Hughes-Rod; uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his stepson Bob Tussey, great grandchild, Jacob Tussey and siblings: Flores Marvel, Donald Dorton, Warren Dorton, Margene DeFries, Maryann Holland, Harry Dorton, and their spouses; and brother-in-law, Jim Rod.

Benjamin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in Philippines. He was a member of the American Legion Post 168 of Hammond, IN. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, golfing, playing cards, but most of all spending time with his family. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Munster with Pasto Donald Stock officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Ave., Schererville, IN from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Munster.

     Bennie F. Dorton was born on 3 March 1892 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN.¹ He was the son of James Wesley Dorton and Alice N. Garrett.¹ Bennie F. Dorton married Edith Anna Mangold on 31 January 1916 at Indiana. Bennie F. Dorton died on 22 November 1933 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN, at age 41. He was buried in November 1933 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #115584614.

     Bernice V. Dorton was born in 1915. She was the daughter of Harry Leonard Dorton and Edna V. Young. Bernice V. Dorton died in 1926. She was buried in 1926 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #88028464.

     Bertram Michel Dorton was also known as "Bert". He was born on 5 February 1879 at Newton Co., IN.¹ He was the son of William R. Dorton and Ida Coffelt.¹ Bertram Michel Dorton married Jeanette Evelyn Shepard on 13 March 1903 at Newton Co., IN. Bertram Michel Dorton died on 1 April 1949 at Goodland, Newton Co., IN, at age 70. He was buried in April 1949 at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Newton Co., IN, Findagrave #41887245.

     David J. Dorton was born on 23 March 1966. He was the son of Harry L. Dorton and Anne Philiomena Stanley. David J. Dorton died on 29 August 2014 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN, at age 48

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

DAVID J. DORTON
HAMMOND, IN

David J. Dorton age 48 life long resident of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2014.

He is survived by his brother, Thomas Dorton and Godmother-Aunt, Frances Brownewell along with many loving cousins.

David was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Anne Dorton; along with many aunts and uncles.

David graduated from Hammond High School Class of 1984. He was employed by Leisure Time Entertainment as a maintenance mechanic and pool/dart league coordinator and was a member of The Son's of American Legion. David enjoyed shooting darts, watching Nascar and cheering for all Chicago sports teams.
His heart was as big as anybody's that you've ever met and he will be missed dearly.

Friends may visit with the family in celebration of his life, September 8, 2014, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns-Kish Funeral Home 5840 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN. with a prayer service at 8:00 p.m., Deacon Jim Renwick officiating.

On the following day, Tuesday September 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. a small graveside service will be conducted directly at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

Published in The Times from Sept. 7 to Sept. 8, 2014.

He was buried in September 2014 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #135620978.

     Della Dorton was born on 6 June 1900 at Newton Co., IN. She was the daughter of James Wesley Dorton and Alice N. Garrett. Della Dorton married Frederick Miller on 21 October 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Della Dorton died on 31 October 1982 at Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN, at age 82. She was buried in November 1982 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #115491211.

     Della Margene Dorton was born on 12 July 1923 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Bennie F. Dorton and Edith Anna Mangold. Della Margene Dorton married Henry DeFries after 15 April 1950; Della remarried to Douglas W. Havacek on 17 NOV 1973 at Hammond, Indiana. Della Margene Dorton died on 3 August 1985 at Dyer, Lake Co., IN, at age 62. She was buried in August 1985 at Lowell Memorial Cemetery, Lowell, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #88410762.

     Donald B. Dorton was born on 11 May 1909 at Cook Co., IL. He was the son of Bertram Michel Dorton and Jeanette Evelyn Shepard.

     Donald J. Dorton was born on 28 March 1918. He was the son of Bennie F. Dorton and Edith Anna Mangold. Donald J. Dorton died on 12 March 1990 at age 71. He was buried in March 1990 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #115585246.

     Elizabeth Dorton was born on 20 December 1840 at Ross Co., OH; date per 1900 census -- Indiana death certificate shows 1841.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Dorton and Catherine Hoober.¹ Elizabeth Dorton married John Nulton on 27 January 1870 at Franklin Co., OH; two children born to marriage, both deceased before June 1900.² Elizabeth Dorton lived on 5 June 1900 at Lauramie Twp., Tippecanoe Co., IN.² She died on 22 March 1926 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 85

Obituary – Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana; Tuesday, 23 MAR 1926, page 12 (Newspapers.com):

Concord Woman Dies At Hospital; Husband Ill at Some (sic) Institution

Mrs. Elizabeth Nulton, of Concord, died at 9:15 o’clock Monday morning at St. Elizabeth hospital. She was brought to the hospital Sunday and death was due to complications. Mrs. Nulton was the wife of John Nulton, who also is seriously ill at St. Elizabeth hospital.

Mrs. Nulton was past 84 years of age and had lived at Concord a number of years. She was a member of the U. B. church and was a highly respected woman. Surviving are three brothers and a sister, Scott Dorton, of Iroquois, Ill; William Dorton, of Kentland; James Dorton, of Hammond, and Mrs. Adeline McCombs, of Concord.

The body was taken to the Baker funeral parlors at Dayton and will be taken to the late home at Concord Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted in the U. B. Church there at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Walter Roudebush, of Colburn, will officiate and burial will be in the Conaroe cemetery.

She was buried in March 1926 at Conarroe Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

     Emily Dorton was also known as "Emma".² She was born on 23 February 1846 at Ross Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Dorton and Catherine Hoober.¹ Emily Dorton married William Frettinger on 28 October 1866 at Pickaway Co., OH. Emily Dorton lived on 10 August 1870 at Richland Twp., Benton Co., IN.² She died on 7 January 1901 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN, at age 54. She was buried in January 1901 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland, Newton Co., IN, Findagrave #106471353.

     Esther Jeanette Dorton was born on 24 November 1912. She was the daughter of Harry Leonard Dorton and Edna V. Young. Esther Jeanette Dorton died on 9 March 2005 at age 92. She was buried in March 2005 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #88028694.

     Florence Evelyn Dorton was born on 18 July 1905 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She was the daughter of Bertram Michel Dorton and Jeanette Evelyn Shepard. Florence Evelyn Dorton married Lloyd Elmer Capes on 14 February 1927 at Goodland, Wabash Co., IN. Florence Evelyn Dorton died on 6 March 2001 at Logansport, Cass Co., IN, at age 95

Obituarey -- (Findagrave.com):

Pharos-Tribune, Wednesday, March 7, 2001, page A2

FLORENCE E. CAPES

ROYAL CENTER--Services for Florence E. Capes, 95, formerly of Roann, Rt. 1, North Manchester, and Royal Center, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the United Methodist Church, Laketon.

She died at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Chase Center, Logansport.

Born July 18, 1905, in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of Bertram and Jeanette Shepard Dorton. She was married Feb. 14, 1927, in Goodland, to Lloyd E. Capes, who died April 14, 1985.

A homemaker, she was the oldest member of the United Methodist Chruch in Laketon. She also was a member of the ORder of Eastern Star #375, Royal Center, and was a Past Worthy Matron of the former Laurel Chapter of OES in Roann. She had been a member of the OES for more than 50 years, and was a former member of the Laketon Extension Homemakers.

Active in church, she liked to crochet and make crafts and was a fantastic grandmother.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Lewis Jenkins, Royal Center, and Marjorie and Robert Eib, Tucson, Ariz; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sonya Capes, Galena, Mo; one brother, Norman Dorton, Michigan City; and one daughter-in-law, Myra Capes-Laubenstein, Huntington; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

One son and one brother preceded in death.

Pastor Robert Keck will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Laketon Cemtery, Laketon.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel, where there will be an Order of Eastern Star memorial service at 7:30 p.m. and one hour before services in the church Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society and Heart Fund.

She was buried in March 2001 at Laketon Cemetery, Laketon, Wabash Co., IN, Findagrave #114406070.

     Floris Heloise Dorton was born on 3 October 1916 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN. She was the daughter of Bennie F. Dorton and Edith Anna Mangold. Floris Heloise Dorton married Robert Eugene Marvel Sr. Floris Heloise Dorton died on 9 October 2010 at Crown Point, Lake Co., IN, at age 94

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Floris H. Marvel (nee Dorton), age 94, of Crown Point, born and raised in Hammond, passed away October 9, 2010. She is survived by her ten children: Carol "Peachie" (Ray) Cataldi, Jackie (late Jerry) Beeson, Janet Whitley, Robert (late Rose) Marvel, Jr., William (Sandy) Marvel, Benny (Martha) Marvel, Marge (Robert) Anderson, Bonnie Stephens, Ruthie (Bruce) Schafer, and Mary Anne Tigner; 37 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is her brother Benny Dorton, and sister-in-law Ann Dorton. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., Schererville, Indiana, with Michele Tipton, Minister, officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Indiana.

Floris was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Munster. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed cooking. She was a sports fanatic and loved to play slot machines.

She was buried in October 2010 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #97764289.

     Glenn A. Dorton Sr. was born on 3 April 1897 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN.¹ He was the son of James Wesley Dorton and Alice N. Garrett.¹ Glenn A. Dorton Sr. married Melba Soderstrom on 17 February 1920 at Indiana. Glenn A. Dorton Sr. lived on 3 April 1930 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN, engineer, steam railroad.² Occupation: New York Central Railroad employee, per WW II draft registration. He was an engineer, per 1930 census. in 1942. He lived in 1947 at Danville, Vermilion Co., IL. He died on 29 July 1971 at Danville, Vermilion Co., IL, at age 74. He was buried in 1971 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #115490644.

     Harry L. Dorton was born on 2 November 1929 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN. He was the son of Bennie F. Dorton and Edith Anna Mangold. Harry L. Dorton married Anne Philiomena Stanley on 15 May 1965 at St. Joseph Church, Hammond, Lake Co., IN. Harry L. Dorton died on 10 February 2003 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN, at age 73. He was buried in February 2003 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #115709892.

     Harry Leonard Dorton was born on 23 September 1882 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN.¹ He was the son of James Wesley Dorton and Alice N. Garrett.¹ Harry Leonard Dorton married Edna V. Young. Harry Leonard Dorton died on 4 February 1960 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN, at age 77. He was buried in February 1960 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #88028581.

     James Wesley Dorton was also known as "Harry". He was born on 9 October 1851 at Ross Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of William Dorton and Catherine Hoober.¹ James Wesley Dorton married Alice N. Garrett on 3 December 1880 at Newton Co., IN. James Wesley Dorton lived on 4 June 1900 at South Street, Kentland, Newton Co., IN, day laborer.² He lived on 3 April 1930 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN, with his son Glenn's family.³ He died on 6 May 1935 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN, at age 83. He was buried in May 1935 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #115490128.

     Lorraine Arlene Dorton was born on 29 September 1920 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Glenn A. Dorton Sr. and Melba Soderstrom.¹ Lorraine Arlene Dorton married Glenn Baker Garrott; Lorraine remarried to Herbert E. May on 26 JUN 1993, White County, Indiana. Lorraine Arlene Dorton died on 17 January 2013 at Grookston, White Co., IN, at age 92

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Lorraine D. Garrott passed away at her home in Brookston on Thursday, January 17, 2013. She died as she had lived her life with grace, courage, strength and faith in God. She was a graduate of Indiana University, and though she spent all of her adult life in the heart of Purdue country, she never waivered in her allegiance to her alma mater or to IU basketball.

Mrs. Garrott was blessed to have had two devoted and loving husbands who predeceased her, Glen B. Garrott, "the love of my life", and Herbert E. May, "the icing on my cake". She is survived by daughters, Chris G. Krok, of Indianapolis and Janet (Michael) Grella, of Seattle Wash; a son, Doug (Barb) Garrott, of Troy, Idaho; and three grandsons, Harry D. Garrott, of Albany, N.Y; Wade O. Garrott of Burke, Va; and Gillis G. Garrott currently serving our country in Afghanistan. Other survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins, all of their families, and many, many friends who enriched her life - and of course, her beloved cat, Pansy.

The family appreciates the care and kindness that was provided to Mrs. Garrott during her final illness by Comfort Keepers of Lafayette which enabled her to remain in her home - her most fervent wish.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, and also from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013, at Brookston United Methodist Church; the Rev. Tom Watt and the Rev. Dr. Lelan McReynolds officiating; interment to follow at Brookston Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts will be welcomed by Brookston Prairie Township Public Library, 111 W. Second St. in Brookston, IN 47923 or Brookston United Methodist Church, Fourth and Wood Streets, Brookston, IN 47923.

Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.

Published in the Journal & Courier from January 17 to January 18, 2013.

She was buried in January 2013 at I.O.O.F. Brookston Cemetery, Brookston, White Co., IN, Findagrave #66486289.

     Mary Anne Dorton was born on 21 September 1931 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN. She was the daughter of Bennie F. Dorton and Edith Anna Mangold. Mary Anne Dorton married William Clifford Holland on 22 August 1951 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Hammond, Lake Co., IN. Mary Anne Dorton died on 9 April 1992 at Dixie Co., FL, at age 60. She was buried in April 1992 at Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, Findagrave #148461904.

     Mary Arlene Dorton was born on 8 June 1921 at Kewanna, Fulton Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Arley Ray Dorton and Grace Minnie Hott.¹ Mary Arlene Dorton married Earl Raymond Smith on 23 July 1940 at Newton Co., IN. Mary Arlene Dorton married Donald Robert Harvey on 10 September 1943 at Maricopa Co., AZ; Donald remarried to divorcee Barbara J. Crabtree on 8 JUN 1963, Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. Mary Arlene Dorton and Donald Robert Harvey were divorced before June 1963. Mary Arlene Dorton died on 1 June 1997 at West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 75

Obituary – Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana; Thursday, 5 JUN 1997, page 18 (Newspapers.com):

KENTLAND-- Mary Harvey, 75, formerly of Kentland, died Sunday morning, June 1, in her residence at Friendship House on Cumberland Avenue in West Lafayette.

Mrs. Harvey owned and operated E&M Cafe in Kentland for several years and worked for Dormyer Industries also in Kentland.

Born in Kewanna on June 8, 1921, she lived in Goodland and Kentland most of her life and moved to West Lafayette 10 years ago.

She married Earl Smith in 1940, and he died in 1941 (sic). She married Donald Harvey in 1943.

Mrs. Harvey was the past president of the Friendship House Council in West Lafayette.

Surviving are three sons, James Smith of Kentland, David Harvey of Watseka, Ill., and Marvin Harvey of Brook; three daughters, Jane Vale of West Lafayette, Martha Render of Brook and Mary Beth Plunk of Winchester, Ky; and a sister, Phyllis Golinvaux of Dubuque, Iowa.

She was buried in June 1997 at Saint Josephs Cemetery, Kentland, Newton Co., IN, Findagrave #148596849.

     Priscilla Dorton was born circa 1848 at Ross Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Dorton and Catherine Hoober.¹ Priscilla Dorton married John Peter Rolston on 23 September 1869 at Franklin Co., OH; Peter remarried to Harriet Bartlett on 19 NOV 1876, Franklin County, Ohio. Priscilla Dorton lived on 26 July 1870 at Jackson Twp., P.O. Lockbourne, Franklin Co., OH.² She died before November 1876 at Franklin Co., OH.

     Roy Stanish Dorton Jr. was born on 25 April 1912 at Hammond, Lake Co., IN. He was the son of Roy Stanish Dorton Sr. and Bessie Grace Maier. Roy Stanish Dorton Jr. married Dorothy Srbovan. Roy Stanish Dorton Jr. died on 18 September 1996 at Munster, Lake Co., IN, at age 84. He was buried in September 1996 at Memory Lane Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #178342962.

     Roy Stanish Dorton Sr. was born on 25 July 1889 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of James Wesley Dorton and Alice N. Garrett.¹ Roy Stanish Dorton Sr. married Bessie Grace Maier on 29 January 1910 at Indiana. Roy Stanish Dorton Sr. died on 29 July 1961 at Highland, Lake Co., IN, at age 72. He was buried in 1961 at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #153412598.

     Warren Terry Dorton was born on 3 November 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He was the son of Bennie F. Dorton and Edith Anna Mangold. Warren Terry Dorton married Marjorie Dolores Allen in 1950. Warren Terry Dorton died on 21 September 1996 at age 75. He was buried in September 1996 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Findagrave #115585402.

     William Dorton was born circa 1811 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Catherine Hoober, daughter of Ulrich Hoover and Mary Harbaugh, on 27 August 1837 at Ross Co., OH. William Dorton lived on 27 August 1850 at Franklin Twp., Ross Co., OH, farming.¹ He lived on 11 July 1860 at Monroe Twp., Pickaway Co., OH, farming.² He lived on 5 August 1870 at Jackson Twp., Franklin Co., OH, farming.³ He died on 9 July 1884 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN.

     William R. Dorton was born on 21 July 1854 at Ross or Pickaway Co., OH.¹ He was the son of William Dorton and Catherine Hoober.¹ William R. Dorton married Ida Coffelt on 21 April 1878 at Newton Co., IN. William R. Dorton died on 8 June 1933 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN, at age 78.

     Winfield Scott Dorton was born in March 1860 at Pickaway Co., OH.² He was the son of William Dorton and Catherine Hoober.² Winfield Scott Dorton lived on 4 June 1900 at Kentland, Newton Co., IN, day laborer.²

     Nora M. Dorty was born circa 1892 at Illinois. She married Edward F. Edler on 27 November 1912 at Stephenson Co., IL.

     Stella Maud Dorworth was born on 5 November 1884 at Windham, Portage Co., OH. She married Ernest Henry Hill on 12 September 1903 at Summit Co., OH. Stella Maud Dorworth and Ernest Henry Hill were divorced on 21 September 1912 at Wayne Co., MI. Stella Maud Dorworth married Milo Clyde Brown on 22 July 1913 at Franklin Co., OH. Stella Maud Dorworth died on 11 December 1944 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 60.