Name change of Lillian Rebecca HESS (1982)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book 127 (November 1981 - December 1982), in January 1982, Lillian Rebecca Hess petitioned the court (case # C 11 81-496) to change her name to Lillian Rebecca Day. The petition was granted.

Marguerite HESS of Indianapolis granted divorce (1948)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 97 (March 1948 - April 1949), in March 1948 Marguerite Hess was granted a divorce from Herman Hess (case #17922). The case was originally filed in Marion County court in Indianapolis but was transferred to the Hendricks County Circuit Court. The divorce decree noted that they were married on 19 March 1927 and had lived together until 1 June 1937, and had children Martha Hess and Doris Hess. Marguerite was given custody of the 2 children and Herman was ordered to pay $85 a month in child support.

OBITUARY: Louis Hess (1932)

from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, August 11, 1932 – page 1, column 3:

LOUIS HESS DIES IN CHICAGO
Louis Hess, son of the late William Marshall and Laura Hess, died in Chicago, yesterday. Mr. Hess was born here April 15, 1869, and lived here till the spring of 1878, when he accompanied his parents and brother Albert to Salina, Kans., for residence. For many years he held a clerical position with the Rock Island railroad and later was head of an employment agency in Chicago. Mr. Hess was twice married and both wives are deceased. He was the last of his family, which was at one time, one of the most prominent families in this county. The body will arrive on the morning train, Friday, at 7:26, and will be taken at once to the East cemetery and laid beside his parents.