VAN BUREN CO.
OBITUARIES
Obituary
Warren H. Cory was born in Springfield, Otsego county, New York,
September
11,1840; died at
his home in Lawrence, February 16,1914.
He came with his parents to Silver Creek, Cass county, Mich. in
1851.
On February 25, 1863, he
was married to Catherne E. Eagen, who preceeded him to the better
land.
To this union two
children were born, Frank, of Corwin, and Carrie Long, of Lawrence,
who were with him during his
closing hours.
In the year 1876 he came with his family to Lawrence and settled on
the farm where he has since
lived. He united with the M.E. church in Silver Creek in his
boyhood days and has held many official
positions. Surely we can say a good neighbor, a kind friend,
a loving father and a true Christian has
departed.
He leaves to mourn his loss not only his two children but a
grandson,
Hugh L. Cory, and a host of
friends.
Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - [email protected]
Mrs. Susan A. Elder was born at Meadville,Pa., May 28, 1853, and
died
in Hartford Mich., Jan.
21,1914, at the age of 60 years,7months and 24 days.
Her maiden name was Susan Espy and she was married to D.C. Green, at
Galien, Mich., in 1870.
To this union two children were born and survive, Mrs. Alma Lawson
and N.E. Green of Kansas.
Mr. Green died in 1884 and his wife was married to Robert Elder, at
Wichita, Kansas, April
21,1886. Two children were born to them and one of these, Mrs.
Mary English, of New Troy,
Mich., survives her mother.
Besides her husband she also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Corwin of
Niles,Mich., and Mrs. Helen
Kaley of Freeport, Kansas, and two brothers, John Espy of Niles, and
D.A. Espy of Vandalia,
Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. Elder moved here and settled on the Parks farm,
three
years ago, and during that time
she had made many friends here. She united with the Church of
Christ in Hartford, May 21, 1911,
having been a Christian for more than 25 years. She lived and
died in the hope that is in Christ
Jesus.
Funeral services were conducted at the home, Friday,Jan. 23,at 3
o'clock,
Rev. James A. Brown
officiating. Saturday the body was taken to Galien for burial.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to heartily thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted and sympathized with us
in our bereavement and especially those who so tenderly cared for
Mrs. Elder in her sickness.
Robert Elder,
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald English,
Mrs. A. Lawson,
Mrs. Mary Miller,
Mrs. T.J. Kaley,
Mrs. J. K. Stickel,
Mrs. Mary Corwin,
N.E. Green.
Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - [email protected]
Miss Halo Woodward was born in Hartford, Michigan December 29,1890,
and died in her home in
Watervliet, Wednesday, January 7,1914 being twenty years and nine days
old.
She was married to Don Bardon, of Watervliet, April 10,1910.
From
this happy union one little boy
was born, Donald, whom this affliction leaves motherless. She
leaves a father, a mother, two
brothers, three sisters, the little son Donald, and an affectionate
and devoted husband, to mourn their
loss.
She united with the Congregational church at Benton Harbor, a number
of years ago, and never
entirely gave up her faith, as was evidenced by her grasp upon Jesus
when she realized that death
was near. She seemed to delight to sing Gospel hyms, and only
a few minutes before she passed
away she used her little strength in singing , "We Are Going Home."
Although during her short illness she suffered great pain, the pain
ceased toward the last and she
passed quietly and peacefully away with a smile upon her lips.
The funeral services were held at the Congregational church in
Watervliet, conducted by Rev. F.L.
Niles. That she was held in high esteem was evidenced by the
very large congregation of
sympathising friends who attended the services. The interment
was in the cemetery near that village.
Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - [email protected]
Morris Castleman was born in New York state in 1848, and died at
Watervliet,
Mich. January 27,
1914.
He came to Michigan at an early date and settled near the town where
he died. In 1868 he was
married to Mary Smith and four children were given them. The
widow and three children, Morris
Castleman Jr., Mrs. James Tuttle and Mrs. John Smith, as well as
grandchildren
and many other
friends mourn his departure.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church last Thursday, Rev.
D. C. Henshaw officatiating,
and interment took place at maple Hill.
Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - [email protected]
Harley George, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Zell Carroll , was born
April
11, 1913 , in Hartford
,Mich., and died in the Butterworth hospital at Grand Rapids, Mich.
January 29, 1914. His sickness
was of short duration. He leaves to mourn his loss a father,
mother, two grandmothers, two
grandfathers and a number of other ralatives and friends.
Little Harley was an affectionate child and
will be greatly missed in his home by all that new him. He was
nine months and eighteen days of
age. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. H. Brown at the home
of the grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Hinkle, last Saturday with interment in the Lawrence
cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to heartily thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted and sympathized with
us in the loss of our little Harley, and also the Friendly
Neighbors
for their floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. Zell Carrol,
Mr. and Mrs. George Hinkle,
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. St John.
Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - [email protected]
Submited by Patricia McIntyre
[email protected]
Mrs. Mary M. Moulton, widow of the late R. C. Moulton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. J. Lewis in Bangor Village Saturday, May 12, 1913 {**should read April} ate the age of 72 years, 10 months and 27 days {**should read 28 days}. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Eld. C. S. Risley, interment being in Arlington Hill.
Mary M. Ames, youngest daughter of Thomas and Harriet Ames, was born in Watkins, Schuyler county, NY May 15, 1840. She was united in marriage to R.C. Moulton, July 4, 1866, at Corning, NY. To them five children were born: Maude Eugenie, roscoe Ames, Mary Annettie, Clara Bernellia and Hanna Ola, all of whom are living except Clara, who passed away when three years of age.
The family came to Bangor, Mich., in the fall of 1882 and since have
resided here. Mrs. Moulton was left a widow in 1883 with the care
and responsibility of a large family. At the age of 18 years she
became a member of the Congregational church, holding a membership
therein
until her death.
Aside from the four children mentioned above she leave one brother
- A. H. Ames of Portland, Michigan and 10 grandchildren.
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Submitted by
Olive Hoffman - [email protected]
Indianapolis
William Robert Babor
William R. Babor, age 58 passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996 at his home.
He was born January 12, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. He resided in the South Haven/Bangor area for the past 53 years where he worked for Monitor Mold and Tool of South Have for 37 years. He was a member of the Breedsville Bailey Lodge #287 F.&A.M.
Surviving are his wife Sandra, whom he married October 10, 1964; two daughters: Lisa (Jim) Williamson of Norfolk, VA; and Rosalie (Rick) Jordan of Stevensville; three sons George (Theresa) Tranker of Montgomery, AL; Anthony (June) Tranker of Germany; William (Bonnie) Babor of Benton Harbor; six grandchildren; a brother John (Kathy) Babor of Hagar Shores; a sister Dorothy (Ken) Karaus of Bangor; and an aunt, Marie Piazza of South Haven.
The family will meet friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. John Willis officiating. Interment will be at Thomas Cemetery.
Submitted by his daughter - Lisa - [email protected]
BANGOR - Sandra "Sandi" Babor, 63, of Bangor Michigan passed away
Sunday,
April 4, 2004, at her home.
The family will meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Harold Filbrandt
officiating.
Interment will follow in Thomas Cemetery,
Bangor Township.
Sandi was born April 15, 1940, in
Coloma,
the daughter of Frederick and Helen (Ott) Folk, and had lived in the
Bangor/South
Haven area.
She formerly worked at the Stafford Funeral
Home, Bangor; volunteered as a clerical-dispatcher for the Bangor
Police
Department; and currently worked at Wal-Mart, South Haven. Sandi
enjoyed working outside, loved her pets, and was a devoted mother.
Surviving are three children - George
(Theresa)
Tranker of Niles, Anthony (June) Tranker of Navarre, FL, and Lisa (Jim)
Williamson of Norfolk, VA; three grandsons - Matthew Tranker of
Niles,
Derek and Colin Tranker of Navarre, FL; a sister, Doris J. (Ivan) Marr
of South Haven; half-brother Kenneth Hadaway of Wyoming, MI; two
half-sisters - Sherrie
(Gary) Trap of Wyoming, MI, Wanda (Floyd) Nelson of Bangor; three
step-brothers
- Roger Hadaway of Glenn, John (Dorothy) Hadaway of Glenn and Robert
(Diane)
Hadaway of Marshall; several nieces and nephews; her uncle Wendell
(Frieda)
Ott of Niles; and an aunt, DonnaMae Harper of South Haven.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
William R. Babor, in 1996.
Submitted by her daughter - Lisa Babor Williamson -
[email protected]
WARREN GOBLE, one of the oldest residents of this village,
died
in his home on east Main street Friday afternoon. The funeral was
held at the Baptist church, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. under the auspices of
the Knights of Pythias and the Rathbone Sisters lodges. There was
a large turnout
and the floral decorations were very fine. The funeral of Mr.
Goble was the second in the history of Viensa lodge No. 48, K. of P.,
which
has been instituted more than 15 years.
Note: Warren Goble lived in Gobleville, Michigan at the
time of his
death, not Paw Paw.
Submitted by Maureen Van Hoven - [email protected]
Started to Walk Home. Right Hand Cut Off, Arms and Legs Broken - Little for Identification
When Michigan Central Train No. (unknown), due in Niles at 6:09
o'clock
this morning was a mile and a half east of this city, near the Hastings
farm, the body of a man was seen along side the tracks. The train
halted and the remains were taken aboard. Coroner Platt, being
notified,
the body was conveyed to the Skall morgue, where the following jury was
impaneled:
Jake Bachman, Robert Bretschneider, I.W. Logan, Fred Miller, John
Pears,
and J.W. Owens. After reviewing the body, the jury adjourned to
meet
Saturday morning 9 o'clock, at city hall.
Little For Identification
On the corpse was a letter addressed to "William Pomeroy, Hamilton,
Michigan R.R. No 5." It was mailed at Decatur, August 17, off
rural
route 1, and signed "Katie Breaking." This letter was the only
method
of identification. Detective John Bachman of the Michigan
Central,
went in search of relatives. Besides this letter, on the man's
person,
there were four revolver cartridges to fit a (unknown) caliber gun, a
jackknife,
63 cents, 1 orange, four handkerchiefs, a sack of tobacco, and two
quarts
of Old J.B.T. whiskey. One remained intact, while the other were
broken. The liquor was purchased in Niles. It is an
evidence
of the workings of local option. Several people have been killed in
about
the same manner as was Pomeroy, who came here to procure liquor
.
Made Inquiry
The man was seen at the Michigan Central station last evening at 5:30
o'clock and inquired if No. 14 would stop at Decatur. He was told
that it did not stop there. Pomeroy seemed anxious to get
home.
It is quite evident that he started to walk there and enroute was
struck
by some train, unbeknown to engineer and fireman, as the incident was
not
reported. It must have happened early in the evening, inasmuch as
the body was cold when picked up.
Frightfully Mangled
It might be the case that every bone in the man's body was
broken.
The corpse presented a gruesome sight. The right hand was off,
arms
and legs broken, head split open about the eyes, body torn and crushed
in places; the clothing was ripped into shreds. Pomeroy was about
24 years of age, five feet, six inches in height, sandy complexion and
smooth faced.
Brother and Friends Arrive
There came this afternoon, from Decatur and Hamilton, Eugene Pomeroy,
a brother; L.L. Hamilton, undertaker, and two friends, W.B. Young and
G.
W. Kidman. The unfortunate, also leaves a mother, Mrs. Mary
Pomeroy
of Hamilton, and a sister, Mrs. Vena Cook of Galesburg, Michigan.
William Pomeroy was a farm hand and had worked all summer. He had
many good traits of character. The body will be shipped out of
Niles
to Decatur at 6:55 this evening.
Submitted by Cora Mac
Tavish
-William Pomeroy was her great-uncle
Lawrence - Mrs. Retha B. REYNNELLS. 77 of Route 1. Lawrence died Sunday afternoon at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, where she had been a patient since Tuesday.
She was born in Arlington Township, Aug. 14 1899, daughter of Halsey H. and Verne [Harrington] Meabon.
She was a member of the Hess - Eastman Post 174, American Legion Auxilary, Lawrence Senior Citizens Club and the Farm Bureau.
Surviving are one son, Richard D. Reynnells of Lawrence; one
daughter,
Mrs. Joseph [Betty] Harrison of Ionia; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Drake of
Kalamazoo; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Newton REYNNELLS, died in 1971 and one brother Otto
Meabon,
also preceded her in death.
Friends were received at the Sisson Funeral Home, Lawrence, where services were held Wednesday at 2:00, with the Rev. George Gierman, Pasteur of the Lawrence United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Hill Cemetaray, Lawrence.
The family suggests that those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Lawrence United Methodist Church or to the Heart Fund.
Submitted by [email protected]
Bangor Reflector - 11 Feb 1881
Died Tuesday 8 Feb 1881
Mrs. Eliza Knowles, of Breedsville, died on Tuesday afternoon last, after an illness of only four days. She was 71 years old last Christmas day, and had resided in Breedsville for nearly 45 years. There are four of her sons living, all of whom are well known throughout the county. Charles Knowles has a farm in Arlington; Benjamin is a farmer in Geneva; William has lately gone to Dakota, and John is somewhere in the West --his exact whereabouts are not known. The funeral service of Mrs. Knowles was held on yesterday afternoon, Elder J. H. Reese officiating.
Submitted by Joan Jaco - [email protected]
Mrs. Cordelia Dennis, wife of A. J. Dennis died Friday evening the 4th, of typhoid pneumonia. Deceased was 51 years of age, a native of N. Y. She with her husband moved from Greenwhich Co., N. Y. , in 1876, and located on the farm one mile south of the village where she resided at the time of her death. She was a woman very highly respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and adopted daughter, and a very wide circle of friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at Grays Hall, Dr. Spinney officiating.
Submitted by Joan Jaco - [email protected]
DIED -- Wm. Smith of West Bangor, Thursday Feb. 3, 1881 of consumption, aged 51 years, 7 months, 17 days. He leaves a wife and eight children. Four sons and four daughters, all grown. The funeral washeld in West Bangor, U. B. Church, on Sunday, Elder J. H. Reese officiating.
Submitted by Joan Jaco - [email protected]
Submitted by Jerry Clark -[email protected]
Funeral services for Mrs. M.D. Dean, whose death occurred
Monday
afternoon, following injuries sustained when she fell as she was
walking
across the floor, were held in the Ganges Methodist Episcopal
Church
this afternoon at Two o’clock. Besides the son, George Dean of Glenn
and
the two granddaughters, mentioned in Tuesday’s Tribune, she also leaves
a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Seymour of Glenn, two grandsons, Ernest
Seymour
of Glenn, Bert Fields of Kalamazoo, two granddaughters, Elsie, a
Daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, who resides in Holland and Virginia Dean of
Glenn.
(Mary Bird Dean )
Submitted by Jerry Clark -[email protected]
Unknown Paper or Week dated June 23, 1900 (Probably
Goblville News)
BEMJAMIN A. BABCOCK was born in Galisay
township,
Saratoga Co, New York. Dec 12, 1828. He came to Michigan about the 1848
and was married to Laura Barlett Oct 21 1860, who died Aug 17, 1896. To
them were born four sons, Charles, William, Edwin, and Frank all of
whom
are now
living. He was the twelfth of a family of fourteen children, only two
of whom survive. He became a christian about thirty-five years ago has
lived and exemplary Christian life, and died June 23, 1900 with a hope
in the Christ who has sustained him. He was a good man, highly esteemed
by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Monday at the M.E.
Church.
Rev Musser officiated.
Submitted by Marlene Petty Polster [email protected]
Mr. Sirks was born September 4, 1889, in Roundhead, Ohio, son of William and Ellen [Mahan] Sirks. He was a former resident of the Lawrence area and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard [Helen] Reynnells of
Lawrence
with whom he had made his home, and Mrs. Edward [Audrey] Noel of
Phoenix
Ariz.; three sons, Carl of Chicago, Ill., James of Jackson and Duane of
Phoenix; two brothers, Donald of Lakeview, Ohio, and Paul of
Lima,
Ohio; two
sisters, Mrs. Elsie Staats and Mrs. Marie Kilgore, both of Lima; 14
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
His wife, Sylvia, nee Heffner, and two sons, Dean and Robert, preceded him in death.
Friends were received at the Sisson Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. today [Friday] with the Rev. Norman Crotser, pastor of the Lawrence United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be in the family lot in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence.
Those who desire may memorial contributions to the Van Buren County unit of the American Cancer Society.
Submitted by [email protected]
The official message did not state the date of death or place, but stated that a letter with details would follow.
Dean entered the Marine corps in Jul 1942, at the age of 18, before graduating from school, Following training at San Diego, Calif., he went almost immediately into action in the Pacific theater of war. He had not received a furlough since his entrance in to the Marines.
Pfc. Dean had sent home pictures and Japanese currency, which he had taken from dead Jap soldiers during the battle of Tarawa.
Besides his parents Pfc. Sirks is survived by two sisters, one who is a cadet nurse and three brothers of which one in the navy.
Submitted by [email protected]
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Thompson funeral home here, with the Rev A. A. Buege, Methodist minister, officiating, with burial in Hill cemetery. Military rites at the grave will be conducted by the Lawrence American Legion.
Pfc. Sirks was born June 19, 1924, in St. Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sirks. He attended Covert and Lawrence schools. He left Lawrence high school to enlist in the Marines corps in Jul, 1942.
After brief training at San Diego, Calif., he was shipped to New
Zealand
for further training.
He went through the battle of Tarawa without combat wounds, the Jun
20, 1944 he was killed on Saipan.
He was awarded posthumously the Purple heart and the Silver star for
gallantry in action.
Surviving are the parents now living at Marshall, Mich.: two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Noel, Chicago, and Mrs. Helen Reynnells, Lawrence: three brothers, Carl, Chicago: James, Wayne, Mich., and Duane, at home.
Submitted by [email protected]
LAWRENCE--Mrs. James [Sylvia Ann] Sirks, was buried in Hill cemetery, Lawrence, following funeral services Saturday afternoon at the Lawrence Methodist church, of which Mrs. Sirks was a member, The Rev. Edward Eidins officiated and Gold Star Mothers conducted rites.
Mrs. Sirks died Wednesday; afternoon, Jan. 5 at the home of a
daughter,
Mrs.
Helen Reynnells.
A native of Covert, Mrs. Sirks was the daughter of Julius and Sarah
Heffner. She married James Sirks Sept. 4, 1915 at South Bend.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Reynnells and
Mrs.
Audrey Noel of Grand Rapids; three sons, Carl of Chicago, James W. of
Jackson
and Duane of California; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and
two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Williams of Sun City, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel
Englebert
of Hot Springs, S.D.
Mrs. Sirks was a member of the Gold Star Mothers of Battle Creek, the World War II Mothers of Battle Creek and the Lawrence American Legion Auxiliary.
Submitted by [email protected]
DROWNED,
Our readers will remember Wilson J. TEEN, youngest son of Mrs.
Wm. J. PALMER of this place. He was a sailor and occasionally made this
his stopping place during the winter season. Most of his sailing has
been
on the great lakes but we understand he had been on salt water some.
From
a recent issue of the Buffalo Express we copy the following account of
his sad death: We regret to record today the death of one of
Black
Rock's well know and highly respected young men Wilson J. TREEN. He was
mate on the Holland, and while off Port Huron lost his life in the
storm
of the 10th. This storm was the severest boatmen have experienced in
years.
It struck the boats at about 6 a.m. and in a very short time every
where
was widespread disaster. TREEN and Capt JOHNSON were up on deck at the
time changing the sails, and the latter saw TREEN go overboard with the
pile of lumber. He hollered to him to hang on and then hurried to port
to send out the life boat. Help was soon at hand but in the
blinding
snow storm no trace of the poor unfortunate could be found. The wind
was
blowing at the rate of 60 miles and hour, and with a sea of 50ft. It
didn't
require much time to swallow up all signs of his whereabouts. He was
picked
up 12 miles from the scene of the accident, after having been in the
water
14 hours. It is quite probable his body would never have been found had
he not tied himself to a board and in this manner was washed ashore.
When
picked up he was covered with sand and unrecognizable. He had not been
dead very long as he was just cold. Had he lived to tell his experience
no doubt many a tear would be shed. Mr. TEEN was born in Montecello,
Ind.
Feb 21st 1866. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife Anna, at 42 ontario
Street;
also a mother, sister and two brothers in Michigan. The remains
were
brought to Buffalo and buried at Holy Cross Cemetery on Tuesday
afternoon.
The funeral was attended by a vast circle of
sympathizing friends, among them the American O. of F. No 146.
Sympathy is extend to the bereaved widow, mother, sister and brothers.
Submitted by Marlene Petty Polster mars @mail.icongrp.com
Thomas DORGAN whose tragic death occurred Aug. 10th at
Gobleville,
was born at Glennville, Ireland, Jan, 4th, 1824. He was the second
oldest
child of a family of seven children, all of whom are dead except a
sister
Elizabeth HEFFRON of Paw Paw, Mich. His father died while he was yet
young.
His mother being unable to support her family and pay the greedy
landlord
the exhorbitiant rent, was evicted or thrown out upon the highway with
her large family of young children to starve, absolutely at the mercy
of
charity. During this time and the years that quickly followed thousands
of evicted tenants fell by the wayside from sheer starvation. Under
these
adverse circumstances and during the tender years of his
youth and without education the deceased was forced to forego further
parental guidance, protection and commence in earnest the battle of
life
to save himself and those dependant upon him from starvation.
He received work herding goats, sheep and cattle, living largely upon
the milk of the goats and in various other ways practicing vigerous
economy
and self denial, which characterized his whole life. He was enabled
while
helping care for the young, family, though receiving the pettance of
six
cents a day, to become the owner of two goats and one sheep. He resolve
to dispose of his belongings and with the proceeds to go to America,
the
second country of his race. On the way to the market, one of the goat
trying
to escape Mr. Dorgan hit and accidently killed it with a cobble stone.
Shedding a few tears over the loss of his goat, he proceeded with the
remaining
goat and sheep and sold them. With the money thus obtained taking
leave of those he loved he secured passage to America on an old
sail
boat.
>From the harsship and privations of the voyage of nearly four
months
duration, and with little to eat and being compelled to lie upon board
bunks with no one to care for him. he narrowly escaped death, finally
landed in N.Y., in a weak and ematiated condition, without education
to write his own name, a stranger in a strange land, and with only 25
cents
in his possession. Being a young man of genial disposition and winning
manners he had little trouble in making friends and readily won for
himself
the confidence of new acquaintances. He at once received a position
with
a landlord, James Brown of Wheelin West Virginia, and remained with him
10 years. Not forgetting his widowed mother and helpless brothers and
sisters,
he immediatley began sending them his meager earnings. Finally he
succeded
in bringing all of them to Amercia, where he continued to be as a
father
caring and securing for them places whereby they could assist
themselves.
Having in the meantime saved a few dollars, in 1854 he came to the
wilds
of Michigan, and bought 80 acres of forest land one mile north of
Gobleville,
where the road leading to it was but a path. Here with his own
hands
he built a rude log house and there began the task of
beginning a home in the wilderness. While in Wheeling the deceased
made the acquaintance and married a Mary Foley, who came to Michigan
soon
after his arrival and together they began the battle of life; his young
wife sharing with him the privations of pioneering. They reared a
family
of six children Thomas, Michael, Mary, William, Sarah, and John DORGAN,
all of whom survive him except the oldest
daughter, Mary who died in 1896. On Jan. 22, 1877 the wife and mother
died at the early age of 44 years, leaving a heart broken husband a
young
family and many warm friends. In 1881 the deceased returned to Ireland,
the home of his childhood. While so journing there he became acquainted
with and married, July22, 1882, Miss Mary Murphy who now mourns his
death.
To this union were born two children, Maggie and Robert DORGAN.
Those
who were best acquainted with the deceased recognized in him, in a
remarklable
degree, many of the best qualifies true and noble christian
manhood.
Having learned his first lesson in the school of poverty, his
life
has been one of self denial, industry, frugality, morality, rigid
honesty,
devotion to his family and, in a word, christianty. In religion he was
a catholic of broad and liberal views-- not believing, however that
christianity
is necessarily all confined to the
denomination of his choice--and the records of St. Mary's church at
Paw Paw ought to show that he has been one of the heaviest contributors
to the building and support of that churhc. The deceased was a
man
of pure and temperate habits. By example and precept he has inculcated
into the lives of his family and friends the cardianl virtures of
honesty,
industry, charity and benevolence. While without education himself, he
recognized the importance of it and liberally assisted his children to
a generous education.
He practiced self denial that he might help those whom he cherished
and those who were worthy of assisance, and many are the worthy poor
who
have frequently testifed to his act of generosity. By his death his
adopted
country has lost a represenatative citizen; his community one of it
most
highly respected and honored members; his children and affectionate
true,
manly and christian father whom they more than idolized; and his
bereaved
and sorrowful wife, a husband who was faithful and true to the last.
The
circumstances of his death were extremely sad. On Saturday p.m. Aug 10,
between the hours of 3 and 4 O'clock, while alone in the barn yard on
his
farm north of Gobleville he was suddently attacked and over come
by a vicious bull and killed instantly, as his little grand-duaghter
Mary
DORGAN, had been with him not to exceed half and hour previous to the
time
when his lifeless body was found by his son Michael DORGAN on his
return
from Gobleville. His funeral was held from St. Mary's church at
Paw
Paw on Tuesday Aug 13th.
Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - [email protected]
Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - [email protected]
How little we know what a day may bring forth. Last Monday morning
when
the sunlight was so beautiful bringing gladness to many hearts and
homes,
there went forth a report which fell like a poll on the hearts of
people.
Mrs Minnie FRIEDMAN whose home was with brother Saul FRANK, left
her
room about midnight to go down stairs for a glass of water. When at the
foot of the stairs by some means the lamp was broken. The family were
aroused
by her screams, and when first discoved she was enveloped in flames.
Bed
quilts were quickly secured and the flames extinguished. But words
would
fail to express the agony of that moment, not only on the part of Mrs.
Friedman, but with the whole family. Some one passing the house at that
time called Mr. HERRON, saying something has happened at Mr. FRANK's.
Mr.
HERRON quickly responed and going into the house learned of the
terrible
accident. Drs. Carpenter and Huff were called, and on the early train
from
Kalamazoo brought their family physician. But medicial skill was
unavailing.
She sank rapidly, being unconacious much of the time until 3 p.m. when
death came to her relief. Mrs Friedman has lived with her brother Saul
FRANK, since the death of her husband which accured about seven years
ago.
She had many warm friends and was highly esteemd by all. She was a
devoted
mother, the welfare of her children was ever uppermost in her thought.
She
leaves three
children, Bertha, Lulu, and Frank, also an aged mother, Mrs Lena FRANK,
of this place, one sister Mrs. Sinnie GREGOR, of Otsego, two brother
Nathan
FRANK, of Sturgis, Saul FRANK. The funeral services were held at her
late
home Wednesday morning conducted by Rabbi F.V. Fischer, of Kalamazoo,
His
words were full of tenderness. He paid a beautiful tribute to the
memory
of a loving daughter, a devoted mother and a true friend. He thanked
the
many friends for their helpfulness and sympathy. The members of the
local
L.O.T. M., of which the deceased was a member, attended the
funeral
in a body and accompained the friends to the station. Interment was in
the cementry in Kalamazoo. After the buriel
the friends gathered in the home of Mr. Adolph Solomon, in Kalamazoo,
where farther services were rendered in German. This bereaved family
have
the asurence of the heart felt sympathy of the whole community.
Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - [email protected]
Gobleville News dated Friday August 4, 1916
Jennie Bramblee Bush was born in Crawford County Penn. May 07, 1856. She departed this life July 27, 1916, at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 20 days. She came to Michigan with her parents, five sisters and two brothers in 1864. Where she has since resided. She was united in marriage to Clark Bush, July 25, 1877. To this union four children were born, Mrs. Blanch Allen of Bradley, Mrs. Bessie Baxter of Bloomingdale, Mrs. Blenn Howard of Vestaburg, and M. Berniece Petty of Gobleville. she united with the Free Will Baptist Church, June 7, 1896 and has since lived a devoted christian life. She was a member of the Relief Corps for about ten years and an active worker in the Eastern Star Lodge. She leaves to mourn he death a husband, four children, ten grandchildren, two sisters and a host of loving friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at the F.B. Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. A. E. Kelly pastor of the church, officiating. Music was rendered by a male quartette from Bloomingdale, composed of relatives and friends. This was in response to the request of the desceased. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The women of the Relief Corps held their burial services at the church, which was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors. The committal service and burial was at Robinson Cemetery.
Card of Thanks:
We take this opportunity for thanking the Eastern Stars, the Woman's
Relief Corps, the Choir the friends and neigbors and Rev. Kelly, who
assisted
during the illness and death our loved one.
Clark Bush and Family
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No newspaper or Date
Samuel B. Hyatt was born on the Atlantic Ocean Oct 12 1820 died
Oct 20, 1899. He had his home in New York until 1850 when he came to
Michigan.
He was married to his present wife at LaGrange, Indiana, in 1866. He
was
the father of seven children of whom five are now living. In early life
he joined the army against the Seminole Indians bearing the rank of
Lieutenant.
He remained in the army at this time for five years. Again in the Civil
war he enlisted in the 30th Indiana, was wounded and discharged.
recoverng
from his wound he went to Elmira, New York where he sided in raising a
company of volunteers in which he served as First Sergeant until the
battle
of Petersburg, Va. In this battle he was acting as Captain, all of his
superior officers had been killed. Here he received a severe wound in
the
head and was carried from the field, as dead. He recovered from this
wound
and was transfered to the Veteran Corps where he remained until the end
of the war. He has resided in Gobleville about fifteen years. He has
been
a great sufferer for the last year. The funeral was held at the F.B.
Church
under the auspices of the B. A. R. Elder H. C. Goodrich,
Adventist
minster, preached the funeral sermon, and the remains were interred at
Alamo. The Gobleville Male Quartet furnished the music at the funeral.
Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - [email protected]
No Date or Paper Name
FUNERAL OF MRS. ETTA STOUT
Esteem of Friends Attested by Many Floral Offerings
[From Wednesday's Daily.]
The funeral services of the late Mrs. Etta Stout occurred from the
home at 1026 First street Wednesday afternoon and were very largely
attended
by the friends of the deceased and family. From 2 to 4 o'clock there
were
many friends called to take a last look at the remains which lay in a
handsome
slate colored broadcloth casket. The services were very simple,
being
conducted by Rev C.A. Hemenway of the Portage street Baptist church and
Rev. George D. Adams of the first Baptist church. The casket was laden
and surrounded by many beautiful floral pieces from the family and
friends.
Among them were "Gates Ajar." from Lull & Skinner, where Mr. Stout
is employed; a cluster of roses from the office force of the same firm;
a cluster of roses from Kalamazoo tent No. 202 D. O. T. M. of which the
deceased was a member; a cluster of roses from the pupils of room No. 5
of the Lovell street school in sympathy to their school mate, Miss
Hazel,
the little daughter of the deceased, and a similar piece from the High
school pupils, for Miss Olive Fae, another daughter; a cluster of
American
beauties from the B.Y. P. U. of the Portage street Baptist church;
carnations
and ferns from the husband and children of the deceased; cluster of
roses
from the brothers and sisters, also offering from Alderman and Mrs.
H.E.
Congdon, Mr. and Mrs. Evans of this city, Mrs W. S. Crosby of
Gobleville
and many other friends.
Friends here to attend the funeral were Mrs. E. A. Newcome, mother
of the deceased; Mesdames Lowell and Bert Newcome, and Mrs. B. C.
Stout,
Mother of Mr. Stout, all of Bloomingdale. Other friends are expected
this
evening to accompany the remains to Gobleville Thursday morning where
the
funeral will occur in the Free Will Baptist church conducted by Rev. C.
B. Hart of Fennville, who was a former pastor of Mrs. Stout when she
resided
in Gobleville. The interment will occur in the Robinson cemetery south
of Gobleville.
Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - [email protected]
Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - [email protected]
Card of Thanks:
It is with heartfelt gratitude that we return thanks to our many kind
friends and neighbors for their tender words of love and sympathy, who
have so kindly assisted us in the sickness, death and burial of our
beloved mother and sister. Also to the Covey Hill Choir and Rev.
Darling.
Otis Stoughton and brothers
J.W. Herron and Wife.
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Emma Cather Musser was born at Flemington, Taylor County,
West
Virginia, June 17, 1867. Deid May 16, 1900. She began a Christian life
when but 12 years of age, She attended school at West Virginia College,
Flemington, W.V. After her school days in Flemington she entered upon
the
work of teaching school with a love and enthusiasm which brough with a
great success. The deceased was married to Rev. N. E. Musser September
20, 1888. For five years together they pursued their studies in
Hillsdale
College which was to more equip them for their life work. In the summer
of 1899 Rev. N.E. Musser began with this beloved woman his
pastoral
duties in Gobleville. From the first she showed a fitness for her work
as a pastors wife endearing herself to all, and especially to the young
people in their flock. Her sudden illness and early death was a great
shock
to all. She was so needfull to him and to the church, she loved so
well,
but while God buries his workmen he carries on his work. If we could
see
as God sees we should find that not one true life has ever been cut off
in it incompletness; that no true work done for God was ever permitted
to be wrecked on the rock of permature death. Two bright little girls
together
wish husband, parents, brother, sisters and a large circle of friends
morn
their loss of her who is not for God has taken her. A short service was
conducted by Rev. J.A. Sprague at 9 a.m. May 17, at her parsonage home.
A large concourse of people gathered with tearful eyes showing
most
of all that in this earthly life they would see her face no more. And
at
10 a.am. the remains were taken back to
childhood home in Flemmington West Virginia accompanied by her father.
R. S. Cather, Rev N.E. Musser and the children. She had planed a
meeting
with mother and the children to the old home but God cut short her
plans
and called her to heavenly one. Only the casket with closed eyes and
sealed
lips could greet the dear ones in her girl hood home.
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Submitted by Marlene Polster - [email protected]
Paw Paw True Notherner 1 Dec 1876
"Died in Decatur, Nov. 15, after protracted illness, Mrs. Martha
Bentley, in the sixieth year of her age."
Paw Paw True Northerner 1 Jan 1875
"Richardson Avery, an old resident and much respected citizen
of this village, died from the effects of a Cancer on Monday morning
last,-His
funeral services took place on Tuesday afternoon at his late residence,
and his remains escorted to Prospect Hill Cemetery by a large circle of
relatives and friends. He leaves a widow and two sons to mourn
his
untimely death."
Submitted by Tom Lumbard - [email protected]
Mary A. Blackmer was the daughter of George and Alvira Blackmer and was the youngest of three daughters the others of whom passed out in infancy. She was born in Keeler Township, Van Buren County, July 22, 1858 and went to her home beyond February 24, 1922, aged 63 years, seven months and two days.
July 4, 1880, she was united in marriage with George Pomeroy and resided in Keeler Township. They were the parents of six children, three of whom passed out in infancy and William Henry, in October, 1912. John Eugene, of Hartford Township and Mrs. Vena M. Cook of Kalamazoo, together with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild are the surviving ones of the family.
Mrs. Pomeroy was cheerful through her illness which is so characteristic of a patient, devoted mother, who is receiving the tender care of the loving daughter that she did at the daughter's home in Kalamazoo where with serenity of thought, cheerfully and hopefully she closed her eyes upon this world to awake in the morning sunlight of a bright day.
Mrs. Pomeroy's life was spent in Keeler and Hamilton Townships. She was left a widow, Mr. Pomeroy succumbing to pneumonia when her family was quite small and she braved the rearing of them alone. The Labor of her hands was her sustenance and many families will remember her tenderly. She cared for Mrs. Sid Sterns in her last illness and after her death assumed charge of that home where she served until her last illness. It is needless to say she will be missed from the fireside and by the Sterns family almost as much as by her own kindred.
Her home, as she termed it, is adjoining my own and it is with deep appreciation that I embrace this privilege to express the friendship that existed between this dear departed soul and myself; and Mrs. Pomeroy was no more a spirit of kindness and helpfulness to me, than she was to everyone within the reach of her gentle touch. She was ever administering to the needs of those in affliction. Her heart of sympathy and her hand of helpfulness has been a comfort among her circle of appreciative friends thoughout her life.
Funeral services were held at Grange hall Monday and interment was in the Keeler cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our thankful appreciation to our friends in
Kalamazoo
and Decatur for their sympathy and assistance in this hour of sorrow;
also
the friends in this township and Knight of Pythias lodge in Kalamazoo
for
the beautiful floral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cook and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allison and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Pomeroy and Family
Submitted by Jim and Cora Mac
Tavish
- my great grandmother
Submitted by Joan Jaco
Mr. William Pugsley died at his home in this village, Friday, January 27, 1899, aged 68 years and 4 months. Ever since a severe illness some time ago, Mr. Pugsley has been in poor health, with no prospect of again becoming well and strong, and since being taken down recently, his death has been expected. He was born in Devonshire, England, and emigrated to this country in 1854, coming to Elgin, Ills., where he remained about a year, when he came to this township, settling upon the old home farm, which he owned until his death.
Submitted by Tom Lumbard - [email protected]
(unknown paper July 1919)
Julia E. Smith Blanchard was born in Paw Paw June 23, 1865 and
died at the Borgess Hospital July 13, 1919, after a major operation had
been performed. When but an infant, her parents went to NY State where
they remained four years, after which they returned to Bloomingdale
where
she spent her girlhood
days. Sept. 2, 1880, she was united in marriage to Ellis
Blanchard
who survives her. To this union, ten children were born, the two
oldest proceeded her to the better land. She was the daughter of
Rev. Sheldon and Mrs. Emily Smith. She was converted to the
Christian
faith in early life. She loved
church and Sunday School. Was at the time of death a member of
Baptist Church here in Plainwell. She knew her Bible, was loyal
to
her church and her faith of God;s love never wavered. She was a
very
devoted wife and mother. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn
her departure, four sons and four daughters, Mrs. Susan Smith, second
wife
of Rev. Sheldon Smith, five brothers and one sister. The funeral
service was held at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon conducted by
the
Pastor, Rev. Littell, who spoke from Rev. 21:4, by request of the
deceased.
All the appointments of the service were very simple, lacking in
display,
in keeping with the taste of Mrs. Blanchard.
Submitted by Cecilia
Shattuck-Clements
- [email protected]
MARJORIE ANN MARR - South Haven--Marjorie Ann Marr, 59, of South Haven, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at her residence.
She was born Jun 14, 1939, to John and Goldie (Nuttall) Overhiser. She was a lifetime resident of South Haven. marjorie worked in home health care for many years and had also been employed at McKenzie's Bakery in South Haven.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ivan "Whitey" Marr of
South
Haven; four sons--Larry (Ruth) Marr of Columbus, Nebraska, Terry
of South Haven, Doug (Nancy) Marr of South Haven, Greg (Karen) Marr of
South Haven; eight grandchildren--Tyler, Chad, Crystal, Sean, Kristen,
Sara, Jenna, and Katie;
her father, John Overhiser of Middlebury, Ind; her sister, Janet
Kasarda
of Middlebury; her half brother Richard Overhiser of Fort Wayne,
Ind.
She was preceeded in death by her mother, Goldie Overhiser.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvin-Starks & Frost
Chapel, South Haven, with the Rev Villie Dalton officiating.
Burial
will follow in McDowell Cemetery. A Visitation will be held from
6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Calvin- Starks & Frost Funeral Home.
Friends
wishing to make a memorial contribution
may do so to the charity of their choice.
Submitted by Kim Kester
Burse Merriman died on the 23rd of March 1914, age 70 years-6 months-and 10 days. He was the son of Harlow & Nancy Merriman. He was born in Portage, Ohio Sept 13 1843. He moved to Van Buren County, Michigan in 1860 on the farm on which he lived until his death. (His farm was on the east side of Merrimans Lake- The lake was named for him) In 1865 he enlisted in Co. G Michigan 15th Infantry and served until mustered out at the end of the war. In 1864 he married Betsy Branch and had four children, George, Russell, Frank and Gladys (Glenn Haynes). They also adopted a daughter, Myra who was married to ??? Malcomb.
Submitted by Kim Kester
Rachel Bower was born near Greencastle, Bloom township, Fairfield County, Ohio, on July 20th, 1835. She was the daughter of George A and Sarah Bower, and the eldest of 14 children. She was married to Michael Yeider in 1854, and to this union 5 children were born, four sons and one daughter all of whom are living. John of Bangor, with whom she was living at the time of her death, Nov 6th, 1917, William also of Bangor, Mary and Charles of Almena and Perry of Paw Paw.
The deceased was strictly one of the pioneers of Van Buren County. In an early day when this country was an almost unbroken forest, and with her husband they cleared away the timber and made for themselves a farm and a happy home. In an early day they were united with the Church of God and continued in the same faith until the end. "Grandma" as she was known to all her many friends, was a kind and loving mother, a patient sufferer and was endeared to all who knew her. She leaves to mourn their loss, a step-mother, two sisters, and three brothers two half sisters and two half brothers. Aside from these there are eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and many other distantrelatives. Funeral services in charge of Rev. C. H. Kelsey were conducted at her late residence. Interment in the Hoppon Cemetery on Thursday Nov 8th.
Whose love can equal the love of a mother?
Whose the devotion so loyal and true?
Who suffers so much with such hoy for another?
Who works with such pleasure as mother for you?
You hail with delight the friendship of others,
You revel in love of the sweetheart you've won
Yet where do you find a friendship like mother
When death calls and life's done
Submitted by Kim Kester
John H Blanchard was born in Almena township May 12, 1863,
the
son of Charles
and Mandy Blanchard. On August 17 1890 he was united in marriage
to Mary Jane
Yeider who preceded him in death 16 years ago. He has lived in
the vicinity
of Pine Grove and Almena all of his life and on the present place 40
years.
He departed this life Dec 6 1948 at the age of 85 years, 6 months,
and 24
days. He leaves four nephews. Harry Terry of Vicksburg,
Osroe Yeider Almena,
Alva Yeider of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Harry Yeider of Orlando,
Flordia
and a
neice Mrs Ida McChintock of Elkhart, Indiana, and many neighbors and
friends.
Submitted by Kim Kester
The Heavy Veteran Dead
James F. Lee died at his home in Bangor
village
at 2:10 a. m. Monday, Aug. 15th, 1898, aged 59 years, nine months and
nine
days. His funeral was held at the Christian church Tuesday
afternoon the address being delivered by Eld. E. H. Allen.
In many respects this was the most remarkable funeral ever held
in Van Buren county, as Mr. Lee was conceeded to be the heaviest man in
the state. A few weeks before his death his weight being 480
pounds,
and it was estimated that his weight at death was about 500. The
casket containing the remains of Mr. Lee was specially ordered by
Undertaker
Sherrod, was about four feet in width, and six and a half feet
long.
This would not go through an ordinary door, it being necessary to take
the body out of the house before placing it in the casket. Eight
young strong men were selected as pall bearers, and several others gave
their assistance, all having plenty to do to get the ponderous casket
in
and out the church.
A casket of this size would not go in an ordinary hearse, so
a canopy top spring wagon was specially arranged to carry it.
Uncommon
as it is to conduct funerals of this kind it passed off without
incident,
and a large number of people followed the body to its last resting
place
in Arlington Hill.
James F. Lee was born in Indiana, and came to Michigan May,
1862. He served his country during the rebellion, at the time of
his entering the sevice his weight being about 130 pounds. He was
married to Miss Emily Willis in 1861. To them was born four
daughters,
all of whom with their mother survive him.
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THANKS
We desire to express our most sincere thanks to the many kind
friends and neighbors who asisted us through the illness and death and
burial of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. J. F. Lee
Mrs. W. C. Stockton
Mrs. C. E. Christian
Mrs. W. H. Babcock
Miss Mae Lee
A picture of James Frank Lee can be viewed at
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mivanbur/lee.htm
The true Notherner, Paw Paw, Michigan, Friday March 4, 1904, page 4
Mrs. Jennett Smith
Death has claimed another of the pioneers, and Mrs. Edmund Smith
was called to her reward last Thursday after-noon at 2 o'clock. The
community
which has known so long and favorably her and her late husband will
miss
her kindly presence and influence.
Jennett Catherine Fowler was born in West Bloomfield, Ontario
county, N. Y., September 22, 1817. Her parents were natives of
Guilford,
Conn. In 1840 she was united in marriage to Edmund Smith of East Lynne,
Conn. Two years later they came to this region, where they resided
until
the time of their deaths,
and with others brought culture, comfort and order out of the
wildernessof
the forest. Mrs. Smith was always a kind and friendly neighbor, and as
a tireless worker has exhibited that heroic character that has made
this
country great. Childlike and gentle, constantly doing kindly deeds, she
was greatly beloved
by all who knew her. Always interested in church and church affairs,
the Presbyterian church of Paw Paw has had many practical expressions
of
her interest. Avery faithful attendantat all servicess, even feeble
years
did not prevent her braving all sorth of weatherto be in her place. The
funeral service, attended by a large number of friends, was held at her
late residence last Sunday afternoon and was conducted by her minster,
Rev. Chas. E. Huffer, assisted by Rev. H. W. Harvey.
Submitted by Mike Fowler - [email protected]
http://hometown.aol.com/wtgmike/genealogy/Fowler.html
William W. Fowler
Wm. W. Fowler, a resident of Paw Paw for nearly 70 years, passed
away at his home in the village last Tuesday at 3 a.m. He suffered a
stroke
of paralysis some months ago, and while he partially recovered and was
able to be about town as usual, his family and friends have known for
some
time that the end
was near.
He was born in West Bloomfield, N. Y., October 14, 1835, and
came to Paw Paw when 11 years of age, since which time this place has
been
his home. He was married in 1861 to Mollie Rickard, who died in 1878.
In
1880 he married Nellie Sherwood of Battle Creek, who survives him. Two
children where born to them, Jeanette, who died in 1903 at the age of
17,
and Lewis who resides here.
Mr. Fowler was connected with the firm of E. Smith & Co.
for a period of 26 years. He was a veteran member of the Paw Paw Fire
department,
which organization has charge of the funeral services at the late home
Thursday afternoon. Rev. E. H. Harvey was the officiating clergyman and
interment was
at Prospect.
Submitted by Mike Fowler - [email protected]
http://hometown.aol.com/wtgmike/genealogy/Fowler.html
Death of Mrs. Emeline Kemble
Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. R.
Avery, in this village, on Saturday afternoon, April 29,
Mrs. Emeline Kemble.
Emeline Fowler was born in West Bloomfield,
Ontario county, N. Y., July 23rd, 1822. She was married to A. C. Kemble
Sept. 21, 1842. They came to Michigan in 1848, and have resided at
Eaton
Rapids, Jackson and Paw Paw since that time, and for the past seventeen
years deceased has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Avery. Two
sisters
and a brother. Mrs. Elisha Palmer, Mrs. Edmund Smith, and William
Fowler,
live here. For the past two years deceased has been in a critical state
of health and the announcement of her death, though a shock, caused no
surprise to those who knew her.
Funeral from the house Tuesday afternoon,
conducted
by Rev. Warren; burial at Prospect Hill
Submitted by Mike Fowler - [email protected]
http://hometown.aol.com/wtgmike/genealogy/Fowler.html
Miss Jeanette Fowler, who
has been sick a long time of appendicitis, died at the hospital in Ann
Arbor last week Thursday, aged 18 years. The remains were brought to
Paw
Paw for burial in Prospect Hill cemetery. The funeral was held at the
Presbyterian
church Monday, Rev. C. E. Huffer officiating. Miss
Fowler was one of Paw Paw's most highly respected
young ladies.
Submitted by Mike Fowler - [email protected]
http://hometown.aol.com/wtgmike/genealogy/Fowler.html
George F. Woodward, age 77, died last night after a long
illness
at his home, 93 Woodland avenue. He was a native of
Salisbury.
He is survived by the widow and four children, George A. of Newport, R.
I., Arthur M. of Andover, Annie M. Wellington of Franklin, and Albert
L.
Woodward of this city, also 16 grand children and five great grand
children,
besides one brother, Walter, who resides in Michigan.
Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday at two o-clock.
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Note: The brother Walter Woodward was born May
23, 1853, died May 1,
1933 and was a longtime Hartford/Lawrence area resident (see following
obituary).
Submitted by Dixie Dahlke - [email protected]
No Paper, No Date
W. M. WOODWARD, 80, DIES AT LAWRENCE
HARTFORD, May 1--Walter M. Woodward, 80, died at 1 o'clock this morning
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irving Peapples, after an illness of
10 days.
The deceased was born in Franklin, New Hampshire, May 23, 1853.
He came to Michigan 48 years ago. He is survived by two daughters
and one son. The daughters are Mrs. Peapples, matron of the Van
Buren
county infirmary, and Mrs. Daniel Northrup of Cassopolis. The son
is H. E. Woodward, of Bloomington, Ill. There are 11 grandsons.
The late Mr. and Mrs. Woodward lived in Benton Harbor for 12 years.
Mrs. Woodward died last March, a few days before their golden wedding
anniversary.
Funeral services will be held at the family home Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o,clock. The Rev. John H. Balfour will officiate, and
interment
will take place in Lawrence Hill cemetery. The casket bearers
will
include Donald Bardon of Watervliet and five grandsons of the deceased
-- Walter Woodward, Clarence Peapples and Floyd Parks, Hartford; Earl
Woodward,
Benton Harbor and Harold Peapples, St. Joseph.
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Note: Mrs. Irving Peapples is Mrs. Clarence Irving
(Ida May Woodward)
Peapples; Clarence and Harold are their sons. Don Bardon is the
widower
of Halo Woodward and Earl is, I believe, their son.
Submitted by Dixie Dahlke - [email protected]
No paper, no date
WOODWARD -- Mertie Francis, daughter of Walter M. and Nellie
N. Woodward died at the home of her parents on Friday, Jan. 7,
1887.
Aged 6 years, 3 months and 2 days.
Mertie Francis Woodward was born Oct. 3, 1880 in Blackford Co, Ind.,
and moved with her parents Oct. 28, 1883 to Grand Traverse Co, Mich,
where
they lived until Aug. 20, 1886 and then moved to their present location
in Lawrence township, Van Buren Co, Mich.
She was taken ill Sept. 20, 1886, with scarlet fever but had so far
recovered as to be around to play, when she was seized with an attact
[sic]
of inflamatory rheumatism from which she suffered, oh, so much and so
long!
When she began to get better from this the dropsy set in, and, being
weak
from her previous illness she did not rally from this but gradually
failed
until she passed away to that Land from whence no traveler
returns.
Not a murmur passed her lips and the little one bore her suffering so
patiently
that all who saw her could not help loving her.
Altho' the family have no relatives in this state, yet they found warm
hearts and willing hands to assist them in their dark hour of
bereavement.
The funeral was held at the Barnes schoolhouse on Sunday
last and the remains buried in the new cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We acknowledge with great appreciation the favors shown us by kind
friends and neighbors during the illness and death of our daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Woodward
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Note: Various obituaries refer to Mrs. W. M. Woodward as Nellie,
Ellen
and Hattie.
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CLARENCE GUY WOODWARD was born at Walton
Junction,
Michigan, May 4, 1886, and departed this life at Hartford, Michigan,
September
18, 1918, after a lingering illness at the early age of 32 years.
The greater part of his early life was spent in Benton Harbor, Michigan
where he was married to Carrie Smith, September 16, 1905. Two
sons,
Walter and Earl were born to this union, who survive him.
In June, 1616, he enlisted in Co. C, 3rd Illinois Volunteers and was
stationed at San Antonio, Texas. Doing well in the service he was
promoted to corporal but his soldier life was cut short by ill health
and he was finally mustered out February, 1917. His illness
continued
but he lived through it with a cherished hope that some day he would be
strong enough to rejoin his comrades in arms and be with them in the
mighty
struggle for world peace and contentment. This hope was doomed to
be blasted for the Great Angel of Death came and spoke peace to his
soul.
His friends in loving memory speak of him as a splendid workman, a good
companion with a kind and sympathetic nature, a dutiful boy, kind
and loving to his aging mother and father.
He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two sons, a father, a mother,
one brother, H. E. Woodward of Joliet, Ill., three sisters, Mrs.
C. I. Peapples and Mrs. D. L. Northrup of Dowagiac, and Miss Lena
Woodward
at
home.
--Card of Thanks--
We wish to thank ouf friends and neighbors for their sympathy and
kindness, also, for the beautifl floral offerings extended to us during
the sickness and death of our son and brother.
W. M. Woodward and Family
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Note: Mrs. C. I. Peapples was Mrs. Clarence Irving (Ida May Woodward)
Peapples, my paternal grandmother.
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CREGO, Mrs.Hannah
Mrs Hannah Crego, aged 78 years, died at the residence of her son-in-law, V.F. Randall , near Saddle Lake, Last Friday. The funeral was held on Saturday at the house, by Rev. S. Smith of Bangor.
*Submitters note: Mrs.Hannah Crego was b.1803 Ontario Co.,NY to Absalom & Anna (Babcock) Russell, he being a descendant of William Russell of Cambridge,MA 1636. Mrs.Hannah Crego was formerly Mrs.John C.Perkins who died in Napoleon,Jackson Co.,MI in 1842. Her second husband was the widow, John Crego Jr. of the same place.
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SMITH, Mrs. Edith M. (Perkins)
Edith M.Perkins, daughter of William and Mary Perkins, was born in
Breedsville,
Van Buren Co.,MI, November 3,1869; died at her home in St.Joseph,
MI, November 15, 1921 aged 52 years and 12 days.
When about seven years of age she moved with her parents to South
Haven, where they lived about two years, coming to Bloomingdale in
September,
1878. Here she spent her girlhood, and secured her education.
In 1892 she married William Skinner, to which union one
daughter,
Mrs.Frank M. Keeney, of Kalamazoo was born. In 1899 she was
married to G.R.Smith and they made their home here until
1914, when they moved to Williamston where they remained until
Mr.Smith's
death in April 1920. To this union six children were born-
Winifred,Harold,Dorothy,
Donald, Floy and Katherine, all surviving except
Donald, who died in early childhood.
In November, 1920, the family moved to Lansing about two
months ago when they went to St.Joseph to make their home.
Before leaving Bloomingdale, Mrs. Smith accepted Jesus as her
Savior, who was her help and comfort through her long and painful
sickness.
Only her abiding faith and trust in her Master sustained her.
A little over a year ago she was stricken with that
terrible
disease, cancer, and for many months has been a great sufferer.
Besides
the children, she leaves a mother, Mrs.Mary Perkins, a brother,
Roy D.Perkins, and a sister, Mrs. Ellis Simon, all of this place. Also
five step-children, Ed Smith of St.Joseph; Fred Smith of
Portland,Oregon;
Chan.Smith of Litchfield, Neb; Mrs.Geo.Hoffman of St.Joseph, and George
Smith of Yankton, S.Dak., besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the home of the mother
and sister in this village Thursday afternoon, Rev. W.E. Swift assisted
by Rev. Wm.Smith, officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.
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KEENEY,Stanley Richard
Mrs.R.D.Perkins was in Kalamazoo Saturday to attend the funeral of Stanley Richard, the infant son of Mr.and Mrs. Frank Keeney, who was born at Bronson Hospital Wednesday and died Friday morning. Mrs.Keeney was formerly Miss Avis Skinner of this place.
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SIMON,Mrs. Ena B.
Age 79, passed away Tuesday at the Shattuck Nursing Home, Route 1,
Gobles,MI. Mrs.Simon is survived by a foster daughter,
Mrs.Dorothy
Knight; 4 nieces, Mrs. Winifred Powell, Mrs.Dorothy Keeney, Mrs.Floy
Saxton,
Mrs. Katherine Finch; several cousins. Funeral services will be
held
Saturday at 2pm at the Andre Funeral Home, Gobles. Burial Spring Grove
Cemetery, Bloomingdale.
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SIMON, Ellis
Stricken while teaching his class of boys in the Methodist Sunday
School
Sunday, Ellis Simon scarcely regained consciousness before he
passed
away at his home in this village about 10:30 Monday night.
Ellis Simon, the son of Joseph and Mary Ann Simon, was born
at La Otto, Indiana, Dec.7,1874. He came to this vicinity on his
birthday,
in 1899, and was employed in the E.J.Merrifield store until 1904, when
he went into the Peoples State Bank, where he remained until his
death. At the time of his death he was conservator for that
institution.
Sept.14,1904 he married Miss Ena Perkins, who, with a daughter, Mrs.
Roger
Powers, of Albion,survive. He also leaves a brother and two sisters,
all
living in Indiana.
Mr.Simon was a devoted member of the M.E. Church and active in
all its undertaking, having been superintendent of the Sunday School
for
a number of years, and later teacher of a young men's bible class. He
had
also held a number of responsible positions connected with the village
and township.
Funeral services will be held from the M.E.Church at 1:30 this
afternoon, with Rev. Thomas Pollard officiating. Burial in Spring Grove
cemetery.
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PERKINS,Mrs.Grace Eleanor.
Grace Eleanor, daughter of Martin J. and Caroline Buckner, was born
in Waverly township, Van Buren county, Michigan, Nov.30,1876; departed
this life April 4,1924, at their home in Bloomingdale, aged 47 years,4
months and 4 days.
Her childhood days were spent on a farm west of Covey Hill and
she attended the Myers school and the Sunday school at the Covey Hill
church.
Later she went with her parents to Gobles where she attended the high
school
and was a worker in the Free Baptist Sunday school and youngs
peoples
society.
May 31,1897 she was united in marriage to Roy D.Perkins of
Bloomingdale,
and since then has made her home in this village. For many years after
her marriage she assisted with the work in the Bloomingdale Leader
office
and enjoyed the privilege of assisting her husband in his labors. To
the
above union two sons were born- Paul Martin, who died in infancy, and
Cecil
Max who with the husband,
her parents who reside in Gobles, one brother and one sister, both
of Chicago, besides other relatives and a host of friends, are left to
mourn the loss of a devoted wife,mother, sister and friend.
Mrs.Perkins was of a cheerful disposition and always looked
on the happy side of life; a great lover of the outdoors and the
beauties
of nature. During her last sickness, even though she knew she could not
recover, she always greeted her friends with a smile and a word of good
cheer. It can be truly be said of her that those who loved her best
were
those who knew her best.
Shortly after coming to Bloomingdale she accepted Jesus as her
Savior and has always had an abiding trust in his saving power. It was
beautiful to see her faith during her months of suffering and pain and
often spoke to her friends of the joy she found in Jesus' promises for
the home beyond and of her hopes of meeting those she loved on the
other
shore. Though she disliked to leave those who needed her care, she was
always a most patient sufferer and believed that whatever God's will
was,
was best.
Funeral services were conducted from the Church of Christ Monday
forenoon by her pastor, Rev. C.M. Pease. Interment was in the new
Spring
Grove Cemetery.
We wish it were possible to find words that exress in a measure
the gratitude we feel to all the dear friends who did so much to make
the
last days of our dear wife and mother more happy and comfortable. We do
so appreciate all the flowers and plants which made her sick room
brighter
and the hundreds of delicacies which were sent to tempt her appetite.
For
all such kindness and the words of cheer that was given her we say, God
Bless all of you. We also wish to tell you how much we appreciate your
words and acts of sympathy since her death and the wonderful floral
tribute
at her funeral. It would be impossible to mention all who we would like
to
thank, but we do so appreciate the kindness of Supt. Price who
dismissed
the high school for the funeral; the Boy Scouts of the Baptist Sunday
school
and the Loyal Womens class of the Christian Sunday school who attended
in a body and acted as escorts, and to the dear friends who came to pay
their last respects to our loved one. Again we say God Bless you all,
for
we truly appreciate all you have done to make our dear one's and our
own
load lighter to bear. Roy and Cecil
*Submitters: I believe this obituary was probably written up in the
family newspaper, THE LEADER- Bloomingdale,MI.
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MRS.MARY PERKINS, aged 85 years, passed away at her home in this village Wednesday morning, November 9 after an illness lasting several months. Mrs Perkins was formerly Mary Elizabeth Hice and was born October 3,1847. She has been a resident of this village many years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ena Simon with whom she has lived for some time. She also leaves one sister, Mrs.Augusta Eaton, who has lovingly cared for her during her illness and one brother, Elmer Hice, who is in Florida spending the winter. She also leaves eight grandchildren. She was a member of the M.E. Church at this place and was a very devoted Christian. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon and were conducted by her pastor Rev. S.W. Hayes. Burial was at Breedsville cemetery.
*submitters note. Mrs.Mary E.(Hice) Perkins was the daughter of
Henry
& Sarah (Hinterleiter) Hice of Breedsville,MI. She was
the wife of William H.Perkins.
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BUCKNER,Mrs.Caroline Marie
Miss Caroline Marie Hughson was born Dec.8,1846 in the state of New
York, and passed away at the Woodlawn Hospital in Chicago,IL, July
4,1830.
When just a girl she with her parents and twelve brothers and sisters,
came to Michigan. She was married to Martin J. Buckner, who was a
veteran
of the
Civil War. Five children came to bless their home. One daughter,
Mrs.Maude
Wangrow of Kalamazoo, and Landen M.Buckner are left to mourn her
departure.
They moved in 1885 to Gobles where they made their home
until Mr.Buckners death in 1926, after which she made her home with her
son. "Aunt Carrie" as she was better known to all her friends,
was
a faithful member of the Womans Relief Corps and the Baptist church.
She
had been in quite poor health for a good many of years and on May
7,1930
she fell, breaking her hip, from which she never recovered.
Besides her children, she leaves one brother, one sister, seven
grandchildren, eleven great-grand-children, and a host of friends. The
body was brought back to Gobles where the funeral was held at the
Community
church, conducted by Rev. George Epley.
*submitters note: Caroline (Hughson) Buckner was the daughter of
Gilbert
& Phebe Ann (Palmer) Hughson originally from Monroe Co., NY*
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Roy D.Perkins, 52, editor and well known citizen of Bloomingdale
Committed
suicide in his office late Wednesday evening by shooting himself with a
rifle. Mr.Perkins had been in ill health for some time and evidently
had
planned to take his life for some time.
His son, Cecil Perkins, returning to his home from a day at
the Allegan fair and not finding his father, went to the office,
where he found him sitting at his desk, dead.
Physicians and officers were called at once but said, after
making an investigation that Mr.Perkins had died instantly from the gun
shot. He left three sealed letters on the desk and one unsealed,
showing
that he had thought the matter out very carefully. In the unsealed
letter,
he wrote that he had comtemplated the act at several different times
and
that it was due entirely to the state of his health, realizing that he
might become a burden to others.
Mr.Perkins was highly esteemed by all who knew him and his
untimely
death will be regretted over the county. His wife died two years ago
and
since that time he has been more or less discouraged.
*submitters note: His "wife" was, Grace Elenor (Buckner), dau. of
Martin
J. & Caroline M. (Hughson) Buckner, she was the daughter of Gilbert
& Pheobe Ann (Palmer) Hughson originally from Monroe Co.,NY. Martin
J.Buckner was b. in Prussia, he served in the Civil War from NY.Came to
MI and moved to Gobles,MI where he opperated a grocery there.
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TWO KILLED IN LAWTON SATURDAY
Mrs. Edward Beach and Daughter Killed, Mr.Beach Seriously Hurt.
Mrs Edward Beach and her daughter Maxine, 13, who reside south
of Lawton, were instantly killed and Mr.Beach was seriously injured
last
Saturday morning when their automobile was struck by a fast train
passing
through Lawton.
Mr.Beach and his family had gone to Lawton to take the local
train for Kalamazoo and as this train was pulling into the station,
they
failed to notice the approach of the fast train west and their car was
stuck and almost entirely demolished while the two ladies were killed
and
Mr.Beach injured. He was rushed to New Borgess Hospital,
where,
at this writing, it is reported that he is holding his own and that
conditions
are fairly good for his recovery.
Miss Cleora Beach, another daughter, is employed in Kalamazoo
during the summer, being a student at the Western State Teachers
College.
Funeral services for the mother and daughter were held
in the M.E. Church, Lawton, Monday afternoon and interment was made in
the local cemetery. Many Paw Paw friends of the family hope for
Mr.Beach's
recovery and extend sympathy in his great loss.
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Bryan McNees died May 9, 1962. The obit. ran in the Benton
Harbor/St.
Joseph newspaper.
Bryan NcNees is the grandfather of Mrs. Donna J. Howard -
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Moses Lynly McNees, died 6 Nov, 1939. I believe the
obit.
ran in The Bangor Advance.
Moses McNees is the great grandfather of Mrs. Donna J. Howard
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Annie McNees, wife of Moses Lynly died May 1 1938. Obit taken from
The
Bangor Advance on May 19, 1938, page 5, column 4.
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PIONEER RESIDENT BURIED TUESDAY
Mrs. Lottie PRATER, Life-Long Citizen, Died at the Age of
78
Charlotte M. Dunham was born near Syracuse, N. Y., July 3, 1846, and
died
at her home in Paw Paw June 7 at the age of 78 years. She was the
daughter of Loren and Mahala Richmond-Dunham, formerly of Vermont. (*
See
editor note at end of obit.) The mother of the family dying
before she was a year old, she lived with her father's
relatives until about 8 years of age, when she came to Michigan to
make her home with her elder sister, Mrs. Frances Buskirk. From
this
home she attended the Gliddenburg school and in 1864 was united in
marriage
to George E. Prater and for more than 43 years they lived on the old
Prater
homestead.
Mr. Prater died Dec. 14, 1919, and since that time she has made her
home with her son, W. A. Prater, and wife, who with their son and his
family
have given her every attention.
Mr. and Mrs. Prater were the parents of two sons, William A.
of Paw Paw
and Germain E. of Grand Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. Prater were among the pioneers of this section
and contributed no small share in the upbuilding of the community.
In 1877 Mr. and Mrs. Prater were influential among twenty others
who organized the Gliddenburg Free Will Baptist Church and for more
than
40 years this was her Christian home. Since her removal to Paw
Paw
she has been an honored member of the Baptist church here.
With Mr. and Mrs. Prater and Leo Prater and family, "Aunt
Lottie,"
as she was known to a large circle of friends, spent the past winter in
Florida, making the trip by auto and enjoying every minute of her stay
in the south land of flowers and winter sunshine and we believe that
eternal
sunshine is now hers.
Children and grandchildren mourn their loss and a large circle
of friends value her influence and treasure her memory.
"Folks are of two kinds, and she
Was of the kind I'd like to be.
Some preach their virtues, and a few
Express their lives by what they do;
That sort was she.
Her deeds outran her words so far
That more than what they seem they are.
Life’s thought with her ran deep and pure;
And when she passed I think there went
A soul to yonder firmament
So white, so splendid and so fine
It came almost to God’s design."
Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon and were
largely
attended,
Dr. C. C. Willett, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating, and
interment
was made in the family plot in Prospect cemetary. -------Con.
The above obit was sent to me by Chris
Smith.
*Although both Charlotte's obit and death record state that her father
was Loren Dunham, he has discovered that her parents were Anson
Dunahm
and Mahala Richmond.
NEIL PRATER b. Nov. 9, 1893 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI d. June 10, 1977 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX
WESLACO – Neil Prater, 83, of 416 E. Fifth died about 11 a.m. Friday in Knapp Methodist Hospital after a long illness.
He retired in 1958 as a district manager for the Southwest Division of Kroger Foods. Prior to that time, he had been associated with the Wolverine Produce Exchange of Grand Rapids, Mich.
A resident of Weslaco since 1936, he had moved to Harlingen in 1921. He was a native of Paw Paw, Mich. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the army as a corporal.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the McCaleb Funeral Home. The Rev. Monty Richards, Baptist minister, will officiate. Cremation will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Lila Prater, an artist widely known in the area who operates the Lila Prater Studio; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Calelly of Houston and Mrs. Donald Fleming of Willis, Tex.
Also surviving is a granddaughter, Mrs. Linda Heggood of Houston; three grandsons, Steven Calelly of Pasadena, Tex., Patrick Calelly and Jon Fleming, both of Houston; and five great-grandchildren.
The family suggested memorial contributions be made to the Knapp Hospital respiratory unit.
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Mrs. Nettie Wade
Bloomingdale, Feb. 28 - 1958
Mrs. Nettie Wade, 75, died Friday noon at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Roberta Myers, of Bloomingdale.
She was born Sept. 4,1883, in Green Castle, Ind., and had been a
resident
of Bloomingdale for the past 35 years.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Myers, survivors include two sons, Arthur
of Bristol, Conn. and Leonard, of Indianapolis,
Ind.; 10 grandchildren and a brother, Oscar McIntire, of Terre Haute,
Ind.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Robbins funeral
home in Bloomingdale, with the Rev. Carl
Koloseik, officiating.
Burial will be in Spring Grove cemetery in Bloomingdale.
Submitted by Alice Wade [email protected]
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