Farmers And Merchants Bank Biographies

# 30. Lois Isabelle Hammontree Griese
Contributed By Bonnie J. Fago

Isabelle was born 28 October 1907 in Belding, Michigan and died 30 November 1984 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. She was married to Henry Griese, our contributer Bonnie's, grandfather's brother.  Henry was born 25 September 1904 and died 10 January 1978 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. Their last Residence was St. Joseph. Henry became Sheriff of Berrien County, and held that office for many years. Isabelle did not go by Lois, she went by Isabelle.  She retired after 47 years as secretary in the Trust Department of Farmers and Merchants Bank in Benton Harbor.