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     James Cole married Sarah Ann Ruple, daughter of Martin Ruple and Nancy Miller. Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 148.

     Mary Whorton Cole was born on 19 June 1875 at Greene Co., Virginia.² She married Carroll Duval Harn, son of Carroll Prather Duval Harn and Sarah Elizabeth Mills, on 15 March 1894 at Virginia. Mary Whorton Cole died on 7 January 1927 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, at age 51.² She was buried at Earlsboro Cemetery, Earlsboro, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma.²

     Albert Richard Coleman was born at Washington. He was the son of Dennis Coleman and Beatrice Katherine Houser. Albert Richard Coleman died on 10 March 2002 at Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., Washington. SOURCE: Barbara Weaver letter May 1988.

     Angie Coleman is the daughter of Hal Clarence Coleman Jr. and Gale Jenene Henderson. Angie Coleman married Glen Whitfield.

     Christopher J. Coleman is the son of Paul John Coleman and Kathleen Marie Salamon. Christopher J. Coleman married Joseph Prochaska.

     Dennis Coleman also went by the name of Dennie.¹ He was born on 5 September 1891 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. He was born circa 1892 at Washington.² He married Beatrice Katherine Houser, daughter of Albert Carl Houser Sr. and Katherine A. Sklenar, on 4 September 1917 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Seattle, King Co., Washington.³ Dennis Coleman died on 12 August 1930 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 38. He was buried on 16 August 1930 at Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ He began military service on 2 July 1918 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. He ended military service on 11 March 1919. He lived in August 1925 at Eatonville, Pierce Co., Washington.²

DENNIS COLEMAN

Mrs. Henry Engh of Puyallup received word of the death of her brother, Dennis Coleman, well known Tacoman, in Los Angeles recently. Mr. Coleman was born here 40 years ago and had lived here until four years ago. Surviving him are his widow, Beatrice; a daughter, Patricia: a brother, James Coleman of Los Angeles, and another sister, Mrs. Jennie Cochrane, also of Los Angeles.

The News Tribune, 12 August 1930, page 16.⁵

     Eleanor Willson Coleman married Rev. Robert Dodds Edgar.

     Hal Clarence Coleman was born on 15 April 1910 at Jasper Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Percy Oliver Coleman and Ida Florence Galbreath. Hal Clarence Coleman married Margaret Ellen Darnell on 12 February 1927 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Hal Clarence Coleman married Bernice Marie Gase on 11 January 1930 at LaPorte Co., Indiana.^5,6 Hal Clarence Coleman married Violet Louise Morrison, daughter of Albert Andrew Morrison and Cora May Zentz, on 6 March 1937 at Jasper, Choctaw Co., Oklahoma.⁷ Hal Clarence Coleman and Violet Louise Morrison were divorced circa December 1941 at Indiana, Grounds listed were Cruelty.^8,9 Hal Clarence Coleman married Margaret Evelyn Buell on 4 April 1942 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^10,11 Hal Clarence Coleman and Margaret Evelyn Buell were divorced in December 1950 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Grounds listed were Cruelty. Hal Clarence Coleman married Edna Ada Barks on 29 June 1951 at Steuben Co., Indiana.¹² Hal Clarence Coleman married Violet Louise Morrison, daughter of Albert Andrew Morrison and Cora May Zentz, on 6 March 1937 at Jasper Co., Indiana.¹³ Hal Clarence Coleman died on 23 October 1993 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 83.^1,2 He was buried at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ His FamilySearch ID is 9S91-S1Q. He began military service on 22 December 1942 at Camp Perry, Lacarne, Ohio. Hal Clarence Coleman was a PFC in the US Army during World War II.¹


Society News
Miss Margaret Darnell and Hal Coleman, both of Mishawaka, were united in marriage in the parsonage of the First Christian church, with Rev. S.O. Redacre, pastor, officiating, at 5 o'clock. Saturday afternoon. The couple will make their home at 110 East Mishawaka avenue.
The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Sun, Feb 13, 1927 ·Page 31.⁴



Divorce Cases Filed.
BRECKENRIDGE - COLEMAN -
Violet L. Coleman, 2843 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka, against Hal Clarence Çoleman; married June 12, 1934; separated Dec. 14, 1941: she charges cruelty and asks custody of three children; circuit court.
The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Tue, Dec 30, 1941 ·Page 18.



Divorces Granted.

COLEMAN-Violet Louise Coleman from Hal Clarence Coleman ar., she charged cruelty and received custody of three children; circuit court.
The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Sat, Mar 28, 1942 ·Page 16.⁹

Hal C. Coleman
April 15, 1910-Oct. 23, 1993

NILES - Hal C. Coleman, 83, of 2290 Bertrand Road, formerly of Mishawaka, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday in Woodfield Manor Convalescent Home after an illness. Mr. Coleman retired from Bendix Corp., South Bend, in 1968 after 30 years of service. Mr. Coleman was born April 15, 1910, in Jasper County, Ind., and lived in the Niles area for 40 years. He is survived by a daughter, Sue Hockman of South Bend; three sons. Jack E. and Hal "Jim", both of Mishawaka, and Roger L. of Osceola; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna R. Shoemaker of Melbourne, Fla., Zelma B. Rabb of Goshen and Oleita Heflick of South Bend; and four brothers, Veme G. Coleman of Fort Meade, Fla., Hershel D. Coleman of Granger, Ray E. Coleman of Salem, Ore., and Cecil O. Coleman of Osceola. Mr. Coleman was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of Bendix Local 9, AMVET of Niles, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 360, Mishawaka; and the American Legion Post 26, Niles. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Burial will be in Mission Hill Memorial Gardens, where military graveside services will conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 360. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral chapel.

The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Sun, Oct 24, 1993 ·Page 19.²

     Hal Clarence Coleman Jr. also went by the name of Jim. He was born on 13 August 1937 at Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Hal Clarence Coleman and Violet Louise Morrison. Hal Clarence Coleman Jr. married Gale Jenene Henderson on 14 February 1960 at First Methodist Church, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Hal Clarence Coleman Jr. died on 9 December 2012 at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He lived in June 1990 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

Hal "Jim" Clarence Coleman Jr.

Hal "Jim" Clarence Coleman Jr., 75, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012, in Golden Living Center. Jim was born on August 13, 1937, in Osceola, IN, to the late Hal and Violet (Morrison) Coleman.

On February 14, 1960, in Free Methodist Church of Mishawaka, IN, Jim was married to Gale "Jenene," who survives.

Jim is also survived by one daughter, Angie (Glen) Whitfield of Mishawaka, IN; three brothers, Jack (Sandy) Coleman of Mishawaka, IN, Thomas (Carol) Richards of Mishawaka, IN, and Jack (Donna) Richards; one sister, Dixie (Sam) Fries of Mishawaka, IN; three grandchildren, Heather Coleman, Scott and Taylor Whitfield; and by one great-grandson, Collsin Whitfield.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Coleman, and one daughter, Vickie Lynn Coleman. Jim is a retired fire fighter for the City of Mishawka, who enjoyed photography and genealogy.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, from 4-8 pm in Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawka, IN. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at 11 am in the funeral home, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , 6100 W. 96th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278; to the American Cancer Society , 130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545, or to Hospice Foundation, 4220 Edison Lakes Pkwy., Mishawaka, IN 46545.

South Bend Tribune
December 11, 2012.



Jim Coleman produced a document on the Ruple family, which was microfiled by Genealogical Society of Utah in 1990 and stored at the FamilySearch Library (Family History Library) in Utah.
Hal Clarence "Jim" Coleman Jr. is the 4th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple, that died about 1797.

Microfilm of typescript (photocopy, (2]) 10, 13 leaves) loaned for filming by Jim Coleman, Mishawaka, Indiana. Film 1673524 Item 14, Image Group Number (DGS) 8070537.

"Jacob Rupel and wife, Margaret, were living in Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, in 1774. They were the parents of seven children. He died ca. 1797 in Turkeyfoot, Township. His son, Jacob, was born in Pennsylvania in 1765. He and his wife, Ann Livengood, had ten children, 1794-1818, born in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He died in 1861 in Center Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Descendants listed lived in Indiana, Michigan, and elsewhere."³

     Jack Eugene Coleman is the son of Hal Clarence Coleman and Violet Louise Morrison. Jack Eugene Coleman married Sandra Sue Hendricks on 4 May 1956 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

     James Melvin Coleman was also known as Gramenz. He was born on 12 October 1934 at Epworth Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 He was the son of Hal Clarence Coleman and Bernice Marie Gase. James Melvin Coleman married Mary L. Shalley on 18 October 1958 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ James Melvin Coleman died on 26 May 1973 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 38.^1,3 He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

James was born to Bernice GASE, while she was married to Hal Clarence COLEMAN. His birth certificate shows that he was born at "Epworth Hospital," in South Bend, Indiana. Named as "James Melvin COLEMAN"; Local No. 1170; Registered No. 42510. His parents' marriage did not last long. His mother next married George Herman GRAMENZ. James shows on the 1940 census as "James COLEMEN," with his mother, his stepfather, and his stepfather's son from a previous marriage. They were living at 1609 Bowman Street, in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. On the 1950 census, James was living with his mother and stepfather George Gramenz, at 224 W. Grove, in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana. James was listed as "James GRAMENZ" and identified as son of head of household (Mr. Gramenz). He served in the U.S. Army from April 17, 1952, to April 16, 1955, under the name "James M. Gramenz." By the time of the 1956 city directory, James was listed under the surname "Gramenz," living at 224 W. Grove, with his mother and stepfather. His Social Security information is under the name "James M. Gramenz."¹



James M. Gramenz
James M. Gramenz, 38, of 225 W. Lawrence St., died at 6 a.m. today in St. Joseph's Hospital, South Bend, after an illness of one year. He was born in South Bend on Oct. 12, 1934, and had resided all his life in Mishawaka. He married Mary L. Shalley in Mishawaka on Oct. 18, 1958. She survives. He was employed for 11 years as a millwright by the Adams & Westlake Co., Elkhart, and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Also surviving are three sons, James Lee, Terry Joseph and Kenneth Dean, at home; a daughter, Judith Ann, at home; his mother, Mrs. Berniece Gramenz of Mishawaka; two brothers, Wesley of Mishawaka and Dennis of South Bend, and a sister, Mrs. Herman Antone of Snyder, Ind. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, where arrangements are being completed. He was a member of Post 360, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and St. Monica's Catholic Church.

The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Indiana)
Sat, May 26, 1973 ·Page 10.³

     Mary Catherine Coleman was born on 26 July 1936 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Hal Clarence Coleman and Violet Louise Morrison. Mary Catherine Coleman died on 26 July 1936 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     P. Bryon Coleman is the son of Paul John Coleman and Kathleen Marie Salamon. P. Bryon Coleman married Melissa (?)

     Patricia Eileen Coleman was born on 23 May 1923 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, from SSDI. She was the daughter of Dennis Coleman and Beatrice Katherine Houser. Patricia Eileen Coleman was born circa 1924 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ She married Ray Capson Woodbury on 1 January 1944 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. Patricia Eileen Coleman married David Walter Janecke circa November 1948 at Washington. Patricia Eileen Coleman and Ray Capson Woodbury were divorced before 1950. Patricia Eileen Coleman and David Walter Janecke were divorced in October 1954 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. Patricia Eileen Coleman married Jack Freeman Munday on 31 January 1955 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. Patricia Eileen Coleman died on 4 November 1994 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 71. She was buried on 10 November 1994 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Seattle, King Co., Washington.

     Paul John Coleman was born on 5 December 1944 at St. Louis, Missouri.¹ He married Kathleen Marie Salamon, daughter of Samuel John Salamon and Melva Evelyn Huskey, on 19 June 1965 at Festus, Jefferson Co., Missouri. Paul John Coleman died on 21 February 2025 at Festus, Jefferson Co., Missouri, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Herculaneum, Jefferson Co., Missouri.¹

     Percy Oliver Coleman was born on 13 November 1872 at Mansfield, Parke Co., Indiana.¹ He married Ida Florence Galbreath on 24 August 1902 at Rockville, Parke Co., Indiana. Percy Oliver Coleman died on 29 July 1947 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 74.¹ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

Percy first married Lela V. Thompson on Aug. 11, 1895 in Parke Co., Indiana. They divorced in 1898. There were two daughters from this marriage. Percy married his second wife Ida Florence Galbreath on Aug. 24, 1902 in Rockville, Parke Co., Indiana.¹

     Roger Lee Coleman was born on 6 October 1939 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Hal Clarence Coleman and Violet Louise Morrison. Roger Lee Coleman married Barbara Jean Sheler on 11 October 1958 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.² Roger Lee Coleman was engaged in February 1962 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He married Marcia Jean Lythe on 5 May 1962 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ Roger Lee Coleman married Madeline Carol Sillato on 24 September 1977 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁵ Roger Lee Coleman married Dorothy Joanne Steinhoff on 10 January 1986 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁶ Roger Lee Coleman and Barbara Jean Sheler were divorced on 13 November 1995 at Danville, Virginia. Roger Lee Coleman married Janet Gay Campbell on 30 May 1998 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^7,8 Roger Lee Coleman died on 12 July 1999 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 59.¹ He was buried at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He graduated circa 1957 at Mishawaka High School, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He lived in June 1990 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁹

     Sue Halene Coleman was born on 2 November 1943 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Hal Clarence Coleman and Margaret Evelyn Buell. Sue Halene Coleman died on 23 October 2013 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 69.¹ She was buried at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.¹ She lived in October 1993 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

From an undated newspaper:

Sue Halene Coleman-Hockman

Sue lived her entire live in the South Bend area. She was the daughter of Hal Clarence COLEMAN and Margaret velyn BUELL. She attended Nuner Elementary School and graduated from Edwardsburg High School before studying at Ivy Tech College.

For many years , she worked at Williams Paint Company and was a manager with the Penny Saver, working with advertising art. Sue volunteered for over 20 years with West Washington and Colfax Revitalization Project with South Bend mayors Joseph Kernan and Steve Luecke. She was actively involved at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in women's ministry and as a certified lay speaker for the Stephen's Ministry. Sue enjoyed painting and donated much of her artwork to Home Management Resources, Healthwin Hospital, and Indiana University.

Sue was preceded in death by her father, Hal Coleman; mother and step-father, Margaret and Chester Schultz; and two brothers, Roger Coleman and Jim Coleman.

She was survived by her half-sister, Dixie Lee (Richards) FRIES (wife of Lester "Sam" Fries) of Mishawaka; half-brothers Jack E. (Donna) RICHARDS of South Bend and Jack Eugene (Sandy) COLEMAN of Mishawaka; and many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and by three half-brothers: James Melvin GRAMENZ (born COLEMAN; used stepfather's surname); Roger Lloyd COLEMAN, and Hal Clarence "Jim" COLEMAN.

Funeral services were at Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawka Ave., South Bend, with the Rev. Gregory Fiechtner, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was at in Mission Hills Memorial Cemetery, Niles, Michigan.

     Vickie Lynn Coleman was born on 13 December 1960 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Hal Clarence Coleman Jr. and Gale Jenene Henderson. Vickie Lynn Coleman died on 21 May 1965 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 4.¹ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Ruth Elizabeth Colen was born on 14 April 1926.¹ She married Monroe J. Arthur Stem, son of Arthur Washington Stem Sr. and Claire V. Dixow, on 14 April 1945 at Woodbine, York Co., Pennsylvania. Ruth Elizabeth Colen died on 5 October 1993 at Auburndale, Polk Co., Florida, at age 67.¹ She was buried on 7 October 1993 at Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Ohio.¹

     Patrick Colglazier married Janice Harn, daughter of Lewis Lee Harn and Lucille Ellen Nash.

     Angela Colliflower is the daughter of Jerry Colliflower and Brenda Kay Mayne.

     Jerry Colliflower married Brenda Kay Mayne, daughter of Gilbert Cullins Mayne Sr. and Betty L. Frizzell, circa 1984.

     Jerry Colliflower Jr. was born on 20 January 1988.¹ He was the son of Jerry Colliflower and Brenda Kay Mayne. Jerry Colliflower Jr. died on 20 January 1988.¹ He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland.¹

     Michelle Colliflower is the daughter of Jerry Colliflower and Brenda Kay Mayne.

     April Lynn Collins is the daughter of Bill Collins and Violet DeVaies. April Lynn Collins married Kirk Edward Nestaval, son of Hal Joseph Nestaval and Ardis Lois Jensen, on 10 September 1983 at Bolingbrook, Will Co., Illinois.²

     Bill Collins married Violet DeVaies. SOURCE: Hal J. Nestaval letter 31Mar1992.

     Charles Garfield Collins was born on 2 March 1881 at Michigan. He married Zilpha Jane Clow, daughter of John Arthur Clow and Hattie B. Harn, on 25 March 1939 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. Charles Garfield Collins died at Seattle, King Co., Washington.

     Clayton Collins was born on 5 October 1939 at Ohio.² He married Barbara Lee Bukowski, daughter of Joseph Bukowski and Ellen Elizabeth Harn, circa 1960. Clayton Collins died on 8 September 1991 at Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 51.² He was buried at River Road Cemetery, LaGrange, Lorain Co., Ohio.² He graduated circa 1957 at Keystone High School, LaGrange, Lorain Co., Ohio. Between 1958 and 1991 Clayton Collins was a machine repairman, at General Motors Corp, Brook Park, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. The cause of death was cancer.

     Donna J. Collins was born on 1 October 1946 at Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She married Claude Harn, son of Wesley Harn Jr. and Martha M. Ingram. Donna J. Collins died on 26 February 2024 at Isabella, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

Donna J (Collins) Harn

Donna Jean (Collins) Harn, 77, of Isabella, PA, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home.

Donna was born on October 1, 1946 in Uniontown, PA the daughter of Robert and Emma (Brooks) Collins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Claude Harn, grandson, Caden Harn, sister, Terry Richards, and two brothers, Robert Collins Jr. and James Collins.

Donna is survived by her children; Billy Harn and wife Chantel of Allison #2, Scott Harn and wife Kathy of Brownsville, Brett Harn of Uniontown, Cody Collins and wife Jessica of Cleveland, Ohio, 9 Grandchildren, Seth, Devin, Wesley, Lucas, Chase, Bryce, Liam, Brennan and Kennedy, 2 Great Grandchildren, Bradley and Braylee, Siblings, Irene Walters of Republic, Carrie DeBord and husband Donald of Leckrone, Raymond Collins of Leckrone, and Gerald Collins of Brownville, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are under the direction of the DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, 65 North Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, PA, Stacey A. Dolfi, FD. Interment is private.

(from an unnamed newspaper.)