LILLIE FAMILY OBITUARIES

Ada Lillie * Amy Brown Lillie * Benjamin F. Lillie * Mrs. Benjamin Lillie *
Barbara Lillie * Byron C. Lillie * Charles P. Lillie * Clyde Lillie * David Lillie *
Elizabeth Lillie * Emma Lillie * Fannie Lillie * Mrs. Fred Lillie *
Mrs. Grace Lillie * Joel B. Lillie * Joseph Lillie * Mrs. Joseph Lillie * L. D. Lillie *
Leroy Lillie * Lorenzo Lillie * Margaret Lillie * Martin T. Lillie * Mary Lillie *
Olive Lillie * Sarah M. Lillie * Silas L. Lillie * Timothy B. Lillie * Truman H. Lillie *
Mrs. Truman H. Lillie * Warren Lillie
Bertha Burgemaster * Hattie Lillie Burke * John N. Burke * Rose Lillie Castle * Walter C. Castle * Lewis L. Gates * Lucy M. Lawton Gates * Mrs. Flora Goodenow * Christiana Himelburger * Samantha Kennon * Emily Lee * Ruben Lee *
Elbert Lynn * Richard McNaughton * Emily Pinney * Joel Pinney *
Dora M. Pierce * George Pierce * Chauncey Stiles * Phila Stiles *
Adelaine Timmerman-Lillie * Lydia Titus * T. C. Titus * Eliza P. White
 

The Grand Rapids Press, July 14, 1933, Page 16:
ELBERT LYNN, 79, GRAND HAVEN, DIES
Widely Respected Banker, Born in Lamont, Had Been County Treasurer
Grand Haven, July 14, - Elbert Lynn, 79, vice president of Grand Haven State bank and one of the most widely respected citizens in Ottawa county, died here Friday.  He had been ill since January.
  Born in Lamont, he attended the rural school there and became associated with his father as a carpenter.  He was elected township treasurer and supervisor, later winning the post of county treasurer and moving to Grand Haven.  After two terms in that office he entered the banking field and became the first cashier of Grand Haven State bank upon its organization in 1902.  A few years later he became vice president, being succeeded as cashier by B. P. Sherwood, present head of the institution.  Sherwood and others frequenty have credited Mr. Lynn's recognized integrity and command of respect as one of the greatest factors in building up the State bank, in which he continued actively until 1925, although he retained an emeritus connection until his death.
  Surviving are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. John R. Relchardt of Spring Lake; a sister, Mrs. B. A. Bakeney of Grand Haven, and a brother, Edwin R. Lynn of Oregon. 
  Funeral arrangements are pending.

The Grand Rapids Herald, November 3, 1924, Page 1
AGED FARMER STRUCK BY AUTO AND LEFT TO DIE BY ROADSIDE; START SEARCH FOR DEATH CAR - WARREN LILLIE
Companion, Uninjured, Watches Lifelong Friend Succumb When Autoists Fail to Return With Promised Medical Aid
   Warren Lillie, 83, retired Fallasburg farmer, was killed last night when an automobile in which four young men were riding hit him as he and a companion of many years, William Brownell, 80, were returning to Lowell after an evening's stroll along M-66, northeast of here.  The men disappeared after the accident.
   The accident took place about two and a half miles from Lowell near the Lowell power plant on the Flat river canal and three quarters of a mile from the county line.  Lillie was hurled 30 feet and glass strewn about the scene indicated that one headlight of the car was smashed by the impact.
   MEAGER DESCRIPTION - Brownell, who was able to give only a meager description of the car said the car stopped a short distance away and that the occupants returned, aided him in carrying Lillie off the road, and then told him they would go to Lowell for a physician.  They did not return and Brownell was keeping a long watch over the body of Lillie, who died within a short time, when passersby noticed him.
   Coroner J.B. Hilliker and Deputy Sheriff Edward Jannenga hurried to the scene and early this morning returned after a futile search for the car and its occupants.  Brownell was able to offer but little aid, and although roads to Lowell were patroled, no trace of the death car was found.
   SIGNALS FOR AID - Glenn V. Hickox, 1347 Sigsbee st., was the first motorist to notice Brownell's signals for aid.  A short time later, Charles Doyle, superintendent of the King Milling company at Lowell, was informed of the accident and summoned officers.
   Lillie, whose body was taken to the Yeiter undertaking rooms at Lowell, owned a farm at Fallasburg, but had made his home here for several years.  He is survived by his wife, who with him had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary a short time ago, and several daughters.

The Grand Rapids Herald, November 5, 1924, Page 12
LAST RITES TODAY FOR LOWELL MISHAP VICTIM
   LOWELL, Sept. 4 - Funeral services will be held Friday for Warren Lillie, 82, retired farmer who was killed when struck by an unidentified augomobile near here Tuesday night.
   Besides his widow, Mr. Lillie is survived by a son, Bert, of Beulah, and six daughters, Mrs. Laura L. VanAllsburg, Coopersville; Mrs. E.J. Engle of Lowell, Mrs. Louise L. Walkley of Lansing, Mrs. E.A. Speaker of Orion, Mrs. C.J. Forman of Newaygo and Mrs. Austin L. Coons of Lowell.

The Grand Rapids Press, November 5, 1928, Page 3:
SARAH M. LILLIE, NATIVE OF COUNTY, PASSES AT 85
  Sarah McNaughton Lillie, widow of Warren Lillie, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde J. Forman of Newaygo.  She was born April 15, 1843, the first white child born in Caledonia township, Kent county.  She is survived by six children, Mrs. Laura VanAllsburg of Coopersville, Bert E. Lillie of Honor, Mrs. Jennie B. Engle of Lowell, Mrs. Clare L. Coons of Newaygo, Mrs. Louise L.Walkley of Lansing.  Funeral services will be held at the residence of Mrs. Forman at 10:30 Tuesday morning.  Burial at Lowell at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The Coopersville Observer July 13, 1882:
A SAD CALAMITY
DEATHS OF MARTIN T. LILLIE AND LEROY LILLIE
   The burning of Mr. E.F. Lillie's residence and two children last Sunday morning was the most heart rending accident that ever happened in this county.  Mr. Lillie is a well-known farmer living four miles north-east on the town line.  His family consisted of himself and wife and three children--Vicie, a little girl, and two boys, Leroy aged seven years and seven months, and Martin T., aged 12 years and one month--and Mrs. Lillie's mother, Mrs. Phillio.  All slept in a south wing, the boys directly over Mrs. Phillio.  About two o'clock Mrs. Phillio was awakened by coals of fire falling from the ceiling of her room.  She alarmed Mr. Lillie, who in turn called the hired man, Lot Kirby, who slept on the second floor of the upright.  Kirby snatched up his pants and made his way to the boy's chamber.  On opening the door to their room he was nearly stiffled with heat and smoke.  Unable to enter he called to the boys but got no answer.  He then endeavored to grope his way out.  Had he not known the chamber well he would have succumbed to the suppressive heat and dense smoke.  When he reached the ground he was completely exhausted and fell down.  Mr. and Mrs. Lillie, Vicie and Mrs. Phillio barely escaped in their night-clothes.  Efforts were made to reach the boys through the window but the house burned so rapidly and the heat became so intense that it was impossible to enter.  The parents, seeing all hope despaired of and realizing that their children must perish in the flames, became frantic in their grief and their cries were heart-rending.
   The dozen men who gathered to render assistance turned their attention to saving the granary, about 25 feet from the house, and the fact that they had to carry water several rods and suffer heat which baked apples on trees full twenty feet beyond the granary, shows that they worked manfully.  By preventing the granary from burning, the barn, sheds, etc., were saved.
   Only a few pieces of furniture were taken from the house and not any clothing nor bedding.  The loss to Mr. Lillie and Mrs. Lillie is very heavy, but they consider their pecuniary loss nothing compared with the loss of their children.
   As soon as the sad occurrence became known, hundreds of people from far and near visited the scene.  Carriages were coming and going all day.  The afflicted family have the sympathy of the whole community.  Already subscription papers are in circulation and the people are showing their benevolence by responding liberally.
   How the fire originated is a mystery and will probably always remain one.  Mr. Lillie had an insurance on the house and contents of $1,200.  The total loss is estimated at $4,000.
   It is thought the boys were suffocated while asleep, before the flames reached them, and experienced no pain whatever.  The charred remains were taken to the cemetery and buried.  The funeral sermon will be preached at the Advent church, by Elder Wood of Ravenna, on Sunday next at 10 o'clock.

The Grand Rapids Herald, July 30, 1926, Page 7:
MRS. FANNIE LILLIE
  Mrs. Fannie E. Lillie of 24 Rose st., SW., born Jan. 18, 1848, in Wayne county, New York, died July 23 at the home of her foster daughter, Mrs. Alva Grubaugh, Los Angeles, Cal.  Surviving are a brother, William Philleo, and a niece.  Funeral services will be held at Sullivan's undertaing parlors Saturday at 2 p.m.  Burial at Adventist church cemetery, Wright township.

Coopersville Observer, February 24, 1893:
    Mrs. Adelaine Timmerman-Lillie was born in Polkton, Ottawa county, May 2, 1849, and died at her home in Wright, Feb. 17, 1893.
    About the year 1869 or 1870, Miss Timmerman was married to Mr. Timothy E. Lillie.  To them were born two boys, one of whom, Frank, still lives.  The other died a short time before his father's death, which was in 1875.
    On May 20, 1875, Mrs. Lillie was married to the present afflicted husband.  There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton W. Lillie five children, four boys and one girl, all of whom are still living.
    About a year ago Mrs. Lillie showed signs of failing health, which, despite all efforts for her recovery, have continued to increase till death released the sufferer.  She bore her suffering patiently and will be long missed by family and friends.  Her funeral was held from the Advent church Sunday, Feb. 19, 1893.  Rev. J. W. Buell officiated and preached from the text:  Psalm xxii, 24.  Many were present notwithstanding the severe storm that raged. 

The Grand Rapids Herald, November 17, 1899, Page 3
LORENZO B. LILLIE - At his late residence, No. 297 Twelfth street, Lorenzo B. Lillie.  Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. from St. Andrew's cathedral.  The interment will be at Berlin.

The Grand Rapids Press, November 21, 1918, Page 6:
MRS. MARGARET LILLIE - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Lillie will be held from St. Andrew's church Friday morning at 9 o'clock.

The Coopersville Observer, Sept 1924:
FORMER COOPERSVILLE BUSINESS MAN DIES
    Richard D. McNaughton was born in Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, June 4 1945 and died at his home in Fruitport, Michigan, September 23, 1924, aged seventy-nine. 
 When about fifteen years old he came with his parents to a farm in Wright township about two and a half miles southeast of Coopersville.  Here he grew to manhood and married Sarah Jane Lillie on July 4, 1873.
 After his marriage they lived a short time at Harris Creek, in Kent County.  During the early part of 1875 they came to Coopersville and Mr. McNaughton engaged in the mercantile business, remaining here until the fall of 1898, when his place of business was destroyed during the big fire that visited Coopersville.
 He then moved to Honor, Michigan with his family and again entered the mercantile business, and remaining here four years.  In August, 1902, he went to Fruitport, Michigan and engaged in business there, so that he and his family might be nearer the many relatives and old friends.  On September 26th, 1923, he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never entirely recovered.  He died very suddenly the evening of September 26, 1924.
 He left to mourn his passing, three daughters, Mrs. Harriet Frisbie, Mrs. Lillian Quinby, Mrs. Alice Mathews; one son Earl B. Lillie, and five grandchildren.
 Funeral services were conducted at the residence Monday afternoon at two o'clock.  Burial was in the family lot at Coopersville, under the auspices of the local lodge of Odd Fellows.

The Grand Rapids Herald, December 9, 1927, Page 5
JOSEPH LILLIE DIES AT AGE OF 76 AT HIS BYRON CENTER HOME
   Joseph Lillie, aged 76, died at his home at Byron Center yesterday morning.  Mr. Lillie, who until three years ago was a resident of Grand Rapids, was for many years in the well boring business and was one of the few well borers in the country who used a divining rod with success.
   Mr. Lillie was the son of a pioneer of Ottawa county and was one of 24 children.  He came to Grand Rapids in 1893.  He was a member of the I.O.O.F. No. 427, Grand Rapids.  He is survived by three sons, R.D. Lillie, of Washington, D.C., Charles H. Lillie and Martin E. Lillie of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. R.S. Leahey of Everett, Washington.
   Funeral services will be held at the Metcalf chapel, 933 Cherry st., SE., at 11 o'clock Saturday morning.  Burial will be in Garfield Park cemetery.
(same page under OBITUARY)
JOSEPH LILLIE
   Joseph Lillie, aged 76, died Thursday morning at his home in Byron Center.  He is survived by three sons, R.D. Lillie of Washington, D.C., and Charles and Martin Lillie of this city; two daughters, Mrs. R.F. Webb of this city, Mrs. R.S. Leahey of Everett, Wash.  Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at S.H.? Metcalf & Co.'s funeral chapel, 932 Cherry st., SE.  Interment will be in Garfield Park cemetery.

Grand Rapids Herald, November 26, 1916, Page 3
MRS. JOSEPH LILLIE - Mrs. Joseph Lillie, 64 years old, died Saturday morning at her home, 834? Prince street, S.E.  She is survived by her husband, three sons, Charles H. and Martin E. Lillie of Grand Rapids, and Ray D. Lillie of Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Lois and Ida; a sister, Mrs. Emma A. Thomas of Berlin, and a brother, Albert L. Hatch of Grand Rapids.  Funeral services at the residence Monday afternoon at 1:30.  Interment in Garfield Park cemetery.

The Coopersville Observer 12/18/1925:
 David Lillie, son of Samuel and Lavicia Lillie, was born September 30, 1852, and departed this life December 7, 1925, aged seventy-three years, two months and seven days.  He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Jane Himelburger December 25, 1875.
 Mr. Lillie was an old resident of Coopersville and will be missed very much by those who knew him.  He is survived by his faithful wife, three sons and one daughter.
 Funeral services were held at his home in Coopersville Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. Daniel Skanes, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, who had visited him during his last illness. Burial was made in the family lot in the Coopersville cemetery.

Grand Rapids Press, February 20, 1941, Page 2
COOPERSVILLE LOSES ITS OLDEST RESIDENT
   Coopersville - Mrs. Emma J. Lillie, 83, resident of Coopersville all her life, died Wednesday at her home.  She was the community's oldest resident.
   Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mae Marsh of Coopersville; two sons, Homer and Dr. R.D. Lillie of Coopersville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
   The body reposes at the home and funeral services will be held at 2 Saturday at the Kammeraad funeral home.  Burial will be in Coopersville cemetery.

The Grand Rapids Press, Tuesday, September 16, 1941, Page 19:
LILLIE - Truman H. Lillie, aged 88 years of Coopersville passed away at his home Tuesday morning after a lingering illness.  Surviving are one brother, Clyde of Coopersville, and one sister, Mrs. Hattie Morrison of Los Angeles, Calif. and several nieces and nephews.  The body reposes at the Kammeraad Funeral Home where services will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock.  Interment Coopersville Cemetery

Coopersville Observer, July 15, 1887:
DEATH OF MRS. TRUMAN H. LILLIE
   A death attended with many a sad feature occurred in our village on Friday morning last, that of Mrs. Truman H. Lillie, after a severe illness of several weeks duration.
   Mrs. Lillie was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Jaques of Charlotte, and sister of Mrs. G.W. Watrous of this place, and was married to Mr. Lillie in October 1884.  She was twenty-two years of age and leaves with a sadly bereaved husband a very bright little child of two years.  The funeral ceremonies took place at the family residence on Sunday afternoon last, with Rev. D. Cronk as officiating clergyman.
   A large assembly of friends and sympathizing citizens gathered at the solemn obsequies, and by sad countenances and tearful eyes manifested their deep sympathy for the bereaved husband, child and friends in a loss that but few indeed can realize who have not been place in a similar sad and trying position.
   The floral tributes of relatives and friends were exceedingly fine, exhibiting forcibly the great regard in which Mrs. Lillie was held by them and the community, and an appreciation of her many beautiful traits of character as a woman, friend, wife and mother.

The Grand Rapids Press, April 29, 1929, Page 1:
CHARLES LILLIE OF COOPERSVILLE DIES
President of Bank Drops Dead While Working in Store.
  Coopersville, April 29.--Charles P. Lillie, president of the Coopersville State bank and the oldest business man in this village, dropped dead early Monday afternoon while working in his store here.  Death was attributed to heart disease.
  Mr. Lillie headed the firm Charles P. Lillie & Sons and had been in business here for a half century.  He was 72 years old.  Surviving are the widow, the two sons associated with him in his business, Ellis and Lee, and a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Goodrich, all of Coopersville.
  Mr. Lillie had served quite a few terms as village president and was one of the most widely known men in this section.
  Funeral arrangements are pending.

The Coopersville Observer, May 3, 1929:
CHAS. P. LILLIE DROPS DEAD IN STORE MONDAY
President of State Bank Was in Business Here Nearly 50 Years
   In the midst of the excitement incidental to the school election Monday, the people of Coopersville were seemingly stunned when they learned of the sudden death of Charles P. Lillie, veteran business man and president of the Coopersville State Bank.  Mr. Lillie had been in apparently good health, and as was his custom, was seated in his chair, in the store, taking his noonday nap.  Scarcely without warning death came.  The coroner attributed his death to heart disease.
   For nearly fifty years Mr. Lillie has served the people of this community in a business way, as head of the store which bears his name.  From a small beginning he had watched the business grow until today Charles P. Lillie & Sons is one of the best known stores in this part of the state.  His business career, however was not confined to his store, as for many years he has been the president of the Coopersville State Bank, an institution which has shown remarkable growth.
   In a public way, Mr. Lillie had served his community as village president for several terms and has always taken an active part in the affairs of the village.
   The deceased was born in Wright township December 28, 1856, his father being the first settler in his section of the township.  After attending school in Coopersville, Mr. Lillie, worked on a farm for a few years, afterward securing employment in the store of George Watrous.  Just fifty years ago this fall Mr. Lillie entered the business world for himself, purchasing the store of Mr. Watrous.  After conducting the business for many years under his own name, he admitted his son, Ellis, into the firm.  Later the younger son, Lee, also became a member of the firm, and the present name of Chas. P. Lillie & Sons was adopted.
   Mr. Lillie was married October 28, 1882, to Mrs. Mary Ellis Alford, of Tallmadge township, who survives him.  In addition to the two sons, a daughter, Mrs. L.A. Goodrich, survives.  He also leaves to mourn, two brothers, Clyde, of Grand Rapids, and Truman, of this village; also two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Morrison of Zeeland and Mrs. Thila Stiles, of Grand Rapids.
   He was a member of Coopersville Lodge F. & A.M. and of Coopersville Lodge, I.O.O.F.
   Funeral services were held at the family residence Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Joseph Tuma, pastor of the Methodist church, who spoke of the admirable business qualities of the deceased and of his service and helpfulness to the village and community throughout the many years of his life.  A quartette, composed of Messrs. L.W. Shears, Howard Irish, James Zuidema and John H. TerAvest, sang "Lead Kindly Light" and the "City Four Square."  Services at the cemetery were in charge of the Masonic fraternity.
   The beautiful floral offerings were a tribute to the esteem in which Mr. Lillie was held, not only in the business and fraternal world but throughout the community at large.  The Community Club, scheduled for Tuesday night, of this week, was indefinitely postponed, and the Coopersville State Bank remained closed all day.
   In the passing of Mr. Lillie, we mourn not simply the death of a "pioneer" merchant, but a man who has been of service to the community, a man loved and respected by all who knew him, and the many friends not only in this community, but wherever he is known in this part of the state, join in expressing their deepest sympathy to the family in this, their hour of sorrow.

The Coopersville Observer, May 24, 1929
A LOVING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF CHAS. P. LILLIE
   In the passing of Charles P. Lillie, Coopersville has lost one of its most valuable, as well as one of its best loved citizens.  His unusual business ability, his capable leadership, and the interest he always manifested in civic affairs would have made of him an outstanding figure in any community.  He possessed to a remarkable degree that rare understanding and appreciation of his fellowmen which attracted every one who came in contact with him.  His friends were legion, because he himself so well understood how to be a real friend.  He stood for everything that was fine, sincere and upright, and built for himself, and as a heritage, to his children, a character to be proud of.  In his family life he was the devoted husband, the kind and indulgent father, and he lived for the happiness of those whom he loved.
   His summons came with shocking unexpectedness, yet we who loved him may take comfort in the thought that he would have preferred it so--to thus drop quietly and peacefully into the last long sleep--while he was still useful, and while still doing the kindly little acts for his loved ones which filled his own busy life with joy.  "Charley" Lillie's wonderful personality, his friendly and appealing manner, and his real goodness which endeared him to every one will not soon be forgotten, and his memory will linger for many years to come in the hearts of his countless friends.
   One who, years ago, came to make her home in Coopersville, and who was suddenly called upon to face the first great sorrow of life, pays tribute to this good and kindly man, who, together with his beloved wife, helped with a sympathy tender and wonderful indeed at a time when life seemed a tragedy to a bereaved young heart.
                        Jerre Troy Alford-Steele
                        Knoxville, Tennessee

The Coopersville Observer, May 24, 1929
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
   Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from his earthly labors to immortality, our Beloved President, Charles P. Lillie:
   Be It Resolved, That in the loss of our president, this bank has lost a valued and beloved executive, and the community at large a useful, upright and worthy citizen and his family has lost a beloved husband and father.
   It is impossible in the cold formality of any official resolution to adequately express the sentiments and emotions that stir our hearts, yet we feel that we would not be just to the memory of our beloved president did we not attempt to embody herein such expressions as would convey to his family, to this community and to the world at large, our conceptions of the esteem in which our beloved president is held, and to make a permanent record of our affectionate respect for him while living and the tender reverence with thich he is ever held in our memory.  His passing has robbed this bank of one of its most useful directors and has left a void in each of our hearts which he alone could fill, and this void can be converted only into a shrine wherein his memory will be kept fresh and fragrant.
   Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of our deceased president, and that the same be extended at large upon our minutes.
                                Coopersville State Bank, by
                                     Hugh E. Lillie,
                                     John N. Wenger,
                                     Chas. A. Vandegrift

The Grand Rapids Herald, Monday, January 27, 1936, p.4 obit.
MRS. MARY LILLIE OF COOPERSVILLE PASSES
   COOPERSVILLE, Jan. 26 - Mrs. Mary Lillie, 81, widow of the late Charles P. Lillie, for many years a merchant here; died at ther home Sunday.  Mrs. Lillie had lived here for 55 years.
   Mary S. Ellis was born Dec. 8, 1854, in Devonshire, Eng.  She married Charles Alford in 1872.  A son, Harry, died in 1900.  She married Mr. Lillie Oct 28, 1882.
   Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. L.A. Goodrich; two sons, Ellis P. and Lee Lillie; seven grandchildren and a great-grandson.
   Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the residence in Coopersville, with burial in Coopersville cemetery.

The Grand Rapids Herald, July 13, 1936, Page 2
MRS. PHILA STILES DIES AT GRANDVILLE
   Mrs. Phila Stiles, 73, widow of Chauncey C. Stiles, passed away Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glenn R. Austin, in Grandville.  She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Frank L. Austin of Grandville; six grandchildren, two brothers and a sister.
   Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at VanAllensberg funeral home.  Burial will be in Coopersville cemetery.

The Grand Rapids Press, December 12, 1992 Page 4:
CHAUNCEY C. STILES
  Chauncey C. Stiles, aged 61, passed away Monday morning.  He is survived by a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Glen R. Austin, and Mrs. Frank L. Austin, all of Grand Rapids.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 from the residence, 723 Livingston ave., NE.  Interment at Coopersville.

Coopersville Observer, December 21, 1906:
 Amy Brown Lillie was born in the state of Wisconsin, April 7, 1880, and came to Michigan with her parents while but a child.
 She was married to Sam Lillie May 7? 1903, and one child was born to them. 
 She passed from this life December 17, 1906, and leaves a husband, a son, father, mother, two brothers and many friends to mourn her departure.
 Mrs. Lillie was a member of Berlin Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, in which she held office until her late illness.
 Funeral services were held in the M. E. church, Coopersville, Wednesday afternoon, December 19, and burial took place at Berlin.

The Grand Rapids Herald, Monday, March 10, 1952, Page 13:
LILLIE - Mrs. Olive A. Lillie, aged 72 years, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday afternoon.  Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Lillian Laubengayer of Coopersville and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Lillie will repose at the Throop Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment will be in Coopersville Cemetery.

Grand Rapids Press obit. Friday, June 9, 1950, Page 44:
LILLIE--Clyde Lillie, aged 73, passed away Thursday evening at his home in Coopersville.  Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Barbara Lillie, two sons, Harold F. of Lansing and Gerald C. of Cadillac; and six grandchildren.  Mr. Lillie reposes at the Posthumus Funeral Home of Coopersville where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 l'clock with the Rev. E.L. Schwan officiating.  Burial in Coopersville cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

The Grand Rapids Press, October 27, 1964:
LILLIE - Mrs. Barbara Lillie, aged 88, of 211 East St., Coopersville, passed away Monday afternoon in the Beacon Light Christian Nursing Home at Marne.  Surviving are two sons, Harold F. Lillie of Lansing and Gerald C. Lillie of Cadillac; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Lillie reposes at the Throop Funeral Home in Coopersville, where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. E.L. Schwan officiating.  Interment Coopersville Cemetery.

The Coopersville Observer 7/12/1918:
 Samantha Elmina Kennon was born in Elenburgh, Clinton county, New York, March 16, 1848, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Phila Kirkbride, on her fifty-second wedding anniversary, July 4, 1918.
 On July 4, 1866, she was married to George Anson Lillie, of Wright township, Ottawa county, Mich., who died November 29, 1910.  To this union two sons and five daughters were born, of which two sons and two daughters survive her; also one brother and seven grandchildren.  Funeral services were held July 6, in the M. E. Church, Rev. Parsons officiating.

The Coopersville Observer, December 5, 1930, Page 5
DAUGHTER OF FIRST WRIGHT SETTLER BURIED HERE
   Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza P. White, daughter of Benjamin Lillie, the first white settler in Wright township, who died last week Monday were held at the Methodist church in Coopersville last Thursday afternoon, with Rev. Tuma officiating.  Messrs. Irish and Walcott sang two beautiful selections.  Interment was in the local cemetery.
   Mrs. White was born February 26, 1852 and departed this life November 24.  She leaves to mourn:  three brothers, Guy C. Lillie, of Mounds, Minn.; L.D. Lillie, of Cannonsburg, Mich. and Douglas Lillie of Grand Rapids; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Castle of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Dora Pierce of Kent City and Mrs. Abraham Burgemaster of Grand Rapids; and many other relatives and friends.
   She united with the Wesleyan Methodist church in Coopersville many years ago and remained a faithful member of the Church during the remainder of her life.  The text, "Weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh in the morning," used at the funeral service was indeed appropriate.

The Grand Rapids Press, November 26, 1930, Page 16
   WHITE - Eliza P. White, aged 78, widow of Harvey L. White, died November 24 at the home of her sister, Mrs. George S. Pierce of Kent City, Mich.  Surviving, besides her sister, Mrs. George S. Pierce, are three brothers, Guy C. Lillie of Cannonsburg, Mich., and Douglas Lillie of Grand Rapids, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Walter C. Castle and Mrs. Abraham Burgemaster of Grand Rapids, Mich.  Mrs. White was the daughter of Benjamin Lillie who was the first settler in Wright township, Ottawa county, Michigan.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Pierce, and at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church at Coopersville, Mich.  Interment in Coopersville cemetery.

Coopersville Observer, October 27, 1911:
      Benjamin Franklin Lillie was born in Wright township, Ottawa County, Mich., December ? 18??, and departed this life at his home in Coopersville, Mich., October 18, 1911, aged 57 years, 10 months and 9 days.
      He spent his boyhood days on the old homestead and at the age of 18 years he left for the west, where he traveled through the Rocky Mountain States.
      In November, 1877, he was united in marriage to Lorinda M. Smith.  To this union two children were born, Mrs. B. T. Frost and Andrew A. Lillie.  Mrs. Lillie died in June, 1884.
      On March 23, 1887, he married Elizabeth A. Booker.  To this union two children were born, Mrs. I. C. Ives and Earl Robert Lillie.
      Mr. Lillie leaves to mourn his death, a widow, four children, four grandchildren, a step-mother, seven brothers and five sisters.  He was a great sufferer from Bright's disease for more than three years, and was patiently waiting for the time to come for him to rest.
      Sleep on dear father take thy rest
      God called thee home, he thought it best.
      Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, October 20, in charge of the Rev. F. W. Haist?, who preached from the text found in Job 23:10.  Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. Blanchard sang selected hymns and the mortal remains were laid to rest in the Coopersville cemetery under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.   

The Coopersville Observer  June 27, 1884:
MRS. BENJAMIN LILLIE
   The wife of Benj. Lillie of Ravenna township died on the 19th inst., leaving two small children, one an infant.  Her remains were buried on Saturday.

Grand Rapids Herald, April 16, 1930, Page 5
MRS. ELIZABETH LILLIE
   COOPERSVILLE, April 15--Mrs. Elizabeth Lillie, 67, (a former resident of this village), died today at the home of a son, Earl, at Ferndale.  A stepson, Andrew Burke of Ann Arbor, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Coopersville Methodist church with interment in the local cemetery.

The Coopersville Observer, June 15, 1882:
   DIED--At Benton, Oceana county, June 8th, of apoplexy, Silas L. Lillie, aged 27 years and 10 months.  His remains were brought here for interment on Saturday.  The funeral services were held at the Free church.  The deceased was the sixth son of Benj. Lillie of Wright, and brother of R. Lillie of this village.  He leaves a wife (from whom he separated three years ago) and one child.

The Grand Rapids Herald, July 25, 1934, Page 3
MRS. FRED LILLIE
   Mrs. Fred Lillie, age 79?, of Coopersville passed away at the farm home of her grandson, Fred Barnett, Monday evening.  Surviving are three children, James Lillie of Grand Rapids.  Mrs. Nancy Newton of Muskegon, Mrs. Earl Maycroft of Coopersville, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday at 1 o'clock and at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Coopersville.  Arrangements by Van Allsburg, Coopersville.

The Coopersville Observer, Friday, July 27, 1934, Page 1:
MRS. FRED LILLIE
   Mrs. Fred Lillie passed away Monday evening at the home of her grandson, Fred Barnett, in this vicinity, at the age of seventy-nine years.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock at the Barnett home, and at two o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev. C.E. Davis, pastor of the church, officiating, and L. VanAllsburg having charge of the arrangements.  Burial was in the local cemetery.             She is survived by three children, James Lillie of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Nancy Newton of Muskegon, and Mrs. Earl Maycroft of Coopersville; also by nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

The Coopersville Observer 29 February, 1924, Page 5:
   Timothy B. Lillie, formerly of Coopersville, died at the Masonic Home in Alma, Mich., Thursday, February 21, 1924.
   Mr. Lillie was born in the township of Wright on July 26, 1860.  He was married to Miss Alma Bean on October 30, 1881.  To this union were born two daughters Maud and Ethel, the former dying in October, 1918.
   Surviving Mr. Lillie are his daughter Ethel, five brothers and four sisters, besides many other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church.

The Coopersville Observer, May 8, 1903
HE WAS CUT ALL TO PIECES
Byron C. Lillie was Killed By a Grand Trunk Train Sunday Night
   Byron C. Lillie, familiarly known as "Bide" Lillie, aged 40, a Grand Trunk section hand living on a farm two and a half miles east of here, was instantly killed by the early evening train to Grand Haven Sunday night, and his body so terribly mangled as to be hardly recognized as human.  Pieces of it were found Monday morning, scattered along the track, together with the wreckage of the railroad velocipede on which he was riding at the time of the accident.
   Lillie had been visiting relatives west of here Sunday and on returning to his home near Streeter's crossing he left the velocipede on the track while he made some needed repairs to it.  A change in time on the Grand Trunk took effect Sunday and a new evening train reaching Coopersville from Grand Rapids at 8:43 was put into commission.  It is believed that Lillie knew nothing of this and thought he had a clear track until the arrival of the late train from the east.  In this he was mistaken.
   Neither the engineer nor the fireman of the train knew of the accident, and it was not discovered until the train reached Nunica, six miles west of here, when a human leg was found on the track by one of the section men.
   Ed Brown, of Nunica, walked along the track all the way to this village, in an effort to find the body, but he did not go east of here, so the scene of the accident was not discovered until Monday morning.  The body was cut all to pieces and terribly mangled.  The remains were carefully gathered up and taken to VanAllsburg's undertaking rooms, where the leg brought back from Nunica was joined to the remainder.  The coroner was summoned from Grand Haven.  Lillie leaves a widow who is terribly grief-stricken as a result of the shock of her husband's death.  The funeral was held Wednesday.

Grand Haven Tribune, Friday, 3 February 1899, Page 4
   Ada Lillie, wife of Byron Lillie, died at their home in Allegan, Wednesday, Jan. 25.  The remains were brought to Coopersville Saturday.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Middleton officiating.  The interment took place in the Wright cemetery.  Mrs. Lillie was 32 years of age.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Streeter, who reside 1 1/2 miles east of Coopersville.  The cause of her death was lagrippe, terminating in pneumonia.  She leaves a husband, her parents and four sisters and two brothers, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her demise.  The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family.

Coopersville Observer June 7, 1895:
Obituary.
 Hattie Lillie Burke died Thursday, June 6, 1895, at her home, 143 Livingston street, Grand Rapids, Mich., and the funeral services were held in Coopersville at the residence of Ros. Lillie; interment took place in the Ottawa Center cemetery on June 8.
 Deceased was a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Lillie, formerly of the township of Wright.
 Hattie Lillie was born in Wright township January 31, 1866, and was married to John Nelson Burke on July 3, 1894, in Coopersville.  She leaves a husband, father, two sisters and a brother, besides several half-brothers and sisters and many friends to mourn her loss; but what is our loss is her gain.
Card of Thanks.
 We desire to thank the many friends, and especially Mr. J.E. Rice, who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and sister.

   John N. Burke,
   Mrs. Rose Ferguson,
   Mr. and Mrs. R. Lillie.

Coopersville Observer June 21, 1895:
In Loving Remembrance of Hattie Lillie Burke.
Our darling Hattie dropped asleep
We laid her down to rest;
She's free from care, and her dear hands
Are placed upon her breast.

We hope she is an angel fair,
Beyond all earthly woe,
No pain nor sickness enters there,
Nor death, the cruel foe.

Jesus called her home to rest,
To dwell with him above;
From all her sickness now released
She sings redeeming love.

One more harp is tuned in heaven,
Mingling with the angels fair;
If our hearts to Christ are given,
We shall meet our Hattie there.

        A.M.L.

The Grand Rapids Press, September 30, 1919, Page 16:
BURKE - John N. Burke, died at his home 547 Ionia av., N.W., Sunday, Sept. 28.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Timmerman and Mrs. Elizabeth Lillie of 1421 Robinson rd.  Funeral services at Ottawa Center chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m.

The Grand Rapids Herald, July 14, 1934:
WALTER C. CASTLE
  Walter C. Castle, aged 73, of 1240? Lafayette ave., SE, entered into rest Friday morning.  Besides the widow, Rose, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John Ruthven, Mrs. Joseph Fuller, and Miss Helen Castle, all of this city, and eight grandchildren.  The body will lie in state residence and time of service Monday.  For details call the Clarence D. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.

The Coopersville Observer, January 20, 1893, Page 2:
   School was closed Monday and Tuesday on account of the death of Mrs. Warren Goodenow.
   The funeral services of Flora Goodenow, wife of Warren Goodenow, were held at the Baptist church of this place Tuesday, January 17, and the remains laid at rest in the Berlin cemetery.  She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss, besides several relatives, far and near, all sharing in the loss of a departed friend.  She died just in the bloom of womanhood, being 23 years, 9 months and 27 days.

   'Tis hard to part with those we love,
    But God, oh yes, God knows what's best,
    And when He calls them to realms above,
    All shall be peace, yes peace and rest.

The Grand Rapids Herald, Aug 19, 1952, Page 13:
PIERCE - Mrs. Dora M. Pierce, widow of George F. Pierce, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday night at Wayne, Mich.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ilo M. Hickey of Detroit; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Douglas Lillie and L. D. Lillie, and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Burgomaster, all of Kent City.  Mrs. Pierce reposes at the Alt Mortuary, where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30.  Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

The Grand Rapids Herald September 22, 1945, Page 8:
PIERCE - George Sherman Pierce, aged 82, former resident of Grand Rapids and later of Kent City, passed away Friday morning at St. Mary's hospital.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dora May Pierce; one daughter, Mrs. Ilo Hickey of Detroit; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Durham and Mrs. Alta Taylor of Coopersville.  Mr. Pierce reposes at the Alt mortuary where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment in Greenwood cemetery.

The Grand Rapids Herald, February 24, 1955, Page 14:
LILLIE - Mr. L. D. Lillie, aged 80, of 4511 Pettis Ave., NE., Cannon Township, passed away Tuesday evening after a lingering illness.  Surviving are hs wife, Mary; one son, Walter of Greenvile; four daughters, Mrs. Estalla Johnson of Belmont, Mrs. Carrie Barker of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Daisy Keiser of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Marie Johnson of Rockford; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Douglas Lillie of Grand Rapids; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Bergamaster of Grand Rapids.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the West Cannon Baptist Church, wth Rev. Carl Weir of Boomville, Ind., officiating.  Interment Cannonsburg Cemetery.  Mr. Lillie reposes at the Ernest T. Banchard Funeral Home, Rockford.  The family will meet friends and relatives Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

The Grand Rapids Press, July 9, 1959:
LILLIE - Mrs. Grace B. Lillie, aged 71, of 107 Highland st, SE, widow of Douglas D. Lillie, passed away Thursday morning at St. Mary's hospital.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Secoy and Miss Marion Lillie, both of Grand Rapids; a brother, Arthur E. Bradford of Belding; three grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 at Sullivan Funeral home where Mrs. Lillie reposes, Rev. Carlton A. Benson officiating.  Interment Greenwood cemetery.

The Grand Rapids Press, December 13, 1968, Page 61:
BURGEMASTER - Mrs. Bertha Burgemaster, aged 88, of 1507 Union Ave. SE, passed away Thursday morning.  Surviving are several nieces and nephews, Mrs. Harold Laug, Mr. Fred Barnett, Mrs. John Ruthven of Coopersville, Mrs. Ilo Hickey of Dearborn, Mrs. Carrie Barker, Mrs. Stella Johnson, Mrs. Daisey Keiser and Mrs. Kate Smith, all of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Marie Johnson of Wyoming and Walter Lillie of Greenville.  Mrs. Burgemaster will respose at the Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30.  Interment Coopersville Cemetery.

Coopersville Observer June 1904
OBITUARY
   Lewis L. Gates was born in Edwards, N.Y., august 11, 1835, and died at his home near Coopersville, June 22, 1904.
   In 1852 he came to Michigan and settled in the township of Polkton four years later.  He was one of two children, the sister dying at an early age.  He was married to Miss Lucy Lawton August 6, 1855, and to this union six children were born.
   Mr. Gates had been in poor health for the last two years but was able to be about a great share of the time.  With the exception of four years spent in Wright township, he has been a resident of Polkton.  He leaves a wife and one child, Edward, to mourn their loss.
   The funeral was held in the M.E. church Friday afternoon.  Rev. DeFoe officiating, taking for his text, Matt. 28:1.

The Coopersville Observer August 17, 1917:
Obituary
   Lucy M. (Lawton) Gates was born in Fowler, N.Y., July 7, 1840.  She came with her parents to Ottawa county, Mich., in 1848, where they settled on a farm in Wright township.  On August 6, 1855 she was married to Lewis Gates, and to this union six children were born.
   Since his death she has resided most of the time with her only son on the farm where she went as a bride sixty-two years ago and where she died, August 13, 1917, aged seventy-eight years, one month and six days.
   Mrs. Gates was converted and joined the Free Methodist Church in 1871, under the labors of the late W. R. Cusick, and ever after kept the faith and stood firm for truth and righteousness, and what she believed to be right.  At the golden wedding of her sister, Mrs. Haas, July 4th, of this year, where the family were all together, she made the remark that she hoped the Lord would take her home before her son and the desire of her heart was granted.
   She leaves to mourn three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Saunders of North Paris; Mrs. Jennie Wisse, of Grand Rapids; and Mrs. Mary Haas of Coopersville; also two brothers, Charles Lawton, of California, and Walter S. Lawton, of Grand Rapids; and one son, Edward Gates, of Coopersville; five grandchildren, one great grandchild and many friends.
   Funeral services were held in the F.M. Church, conducted by Rev. H.D.F. Gaflin, a former pastor, he using as a text Heb. 11:16, "But now they desire a better country, that is an heavenly."