Becht, Carrie (Brant) - The News Palladium carried
an obituary for Carrie Becht on 01 Mar 1956 and it reads: “Mrs. Cary H.
Becht Coloma, March 1-Mrs. Cary Hannah Becht, 86, a daughter of a pioneer
Coloma family, died Wednesday night at her home on Center street after an
illness of one month. She was the daughter of Edward and Martha Brant who were
early day settlers of Coloma township. They cleared the land for a farm now
owned by Mrs. Becht’s son, Lincoln. Her parents also built and operated
the Benton Hotel in Benton Harbor. Mrs. Becht was born Nov. 11, 1869 in Coloma
and lived in the vicinity her entire life. She occupied her Center street home
for the past 38 years. She was a member of the Coloma chapter of the Order of
Eastern Star, the Self-Culture cub, and Needlecraft guild. Mrs. Becht is
survived by her son, Lincoln, and one grandson. Her husband William died March
6, 1942. The body is at the Davidson funeral home, but arrangements are
incomplete” The following day this notice was carried in the same
newspaper, “Mrs. Becht Rite Set Coloma, March 2-Funeral services for
Carrie (Kate) Becht, 86, who passed away Wednesday evening at her home in
Coloma, will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Davidson funeral home in Coloma. The
Rev. William Goltz of Hartford will officiate. Following the service the body
will be placed in the mausoleum in City cemetery in St. Joseph. Funeral rituals
will be conducted by the Past Matrons of the chapter. Mrs. Becht was an active
member of the Order of Eastern Star for many years.” - Contributed by:
William Brackett at brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Becht, William - The News Palladium carried an
obituary for William Becht on 06 Mar 1942 and it reads: “William Becht, 82
Of Coloma, Dies Coloma, March 6-William Becht, 82 died this morning at 4
o’clock at his home on Center street, following an illness of a month.
Immediate cause of death was pneumonia. He was born in Hagar township Jan. 28,
1860, the son of Mrs. And Mrs. Christian Becht. All his life he had resided in
the Coloma vicinity. Surviving is his wife, Carrie, a son, Lincoln, of Coloma,
and a grandson, Jack. There are two brothers, Frank, of Elkhart, and George, of
Coloma. Two sisters are Mrs. Sarah Bridges, of Watervliet, and Mrs. Julia
Arent, of Coloma. There are also nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
held on Sunday at 2 o’clock at the home on Center street. Rev. William
Goetz, of Hartford, will officiate. Burial will be in the family mausoleum at
City cemetery in St. Joseph. The body is at the Becht home where friends may
call.” - Contributed by: William Brackett at brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Benhard, Edgar E. - Monday; May 1, 1950 - Edgar E.
Benhard, 85 of rural route six, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, in the Cass county
hospital near Cassopolis. Surviving
are two daughters. Mrs.
Paul McManus, of Niles, and Mrs. arthur Sayles, of Alliance, O., and two
sisters, Mrs. Ernest Blood of Passaic, N. J. and Mrs. Albert Kuppernuss, of
Elkhart, Ind.
Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pifer funeral home with the Rev T. H.
Greenhoe officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Berwick, Nellie M. - Obit appeared Jan 3, 1950 -
Three Oaks, Mrs. Nellie M. Berwick 77, of Three Oaks Michigan, died in her home
at 205 Ceadar at 9:30 p. m. Monday evening after an illness of five months.
She was born in Berrien Co., March 1, 1872. - portion of
obituary obiterated from copy machine.. End of obit reads.. Friends may call at
the connelly funeral home where services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Thrusday.
Rev. Lawrence Jackson, pastor of the Congratational church will officiate.
Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery.
Brackett, Cora nee Upson
The Niles Daily Star
carried the obituary of Cora Brackett on 20 Dec 1968: “Mrs. Cora Brackett
Buchanan-Mrs. Cora Brackett, 70, of Route Two, died at 9 a.m. in the St. Joseph
Memorial Hospital of St. Joseph, Mich. where she had been a patient since Mrs.
Brackett was born April 2, 1898 in St. Joseph and had been a lifetime resident
of Berrien County. She married the late Walter Brackett in St. Joseph Aug 4,
1915. Mr. Brackett died Sept. 6, 1966. She is survived by four sons: Robert and
Jack both of Buchanan, Earl of New Troy, and Edward at home; a foster son,
Leroy Finch of Edmore, Mich.; four daughters; Mrs. Adelia Mensinger and Mrs.
Donna Walley both of Sawyer, Mich., Mrs. Marforie Shepardson of Galien and
Caroll at home; a brother John Upson of Berrien Springs and 21 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sawyer Highland Baptist
Church of Sawyer. Rev. Roy Williamson, pastor of the church, will officiate.
Burial will be in the New Troy Cemetery.”
Brackett obituaries -
Contributed by: William Brackett at brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Brackett, Edgar L.
The News Palladium carried
the obituary of Edgar Brackett on 09 Dec 1952: “Edgar L. Brackett
Buchanan, Dec 9-Edgar L. Brackett, 83, died Monday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Adelia Ferry of route 2. He was born in Pipestone township, July 11, 1869,
son of John and Sarah Jane Brackett. He married Sarah Jane Woolbridge who
preceded him in death, Nov. 3, 1890 in St. Joseph. Besides his daughter, Mr.
Brackett is survived by a son, Walter Brackett, of route 2, and two
half-sisters, Mrs. Eva Hall, Berrien Springs, and Mrs. August Singbell, of
Galien. He also leaves nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr.
Brackett was a member of the Brethern church of New Troy and funeral services
will be held there Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Jackson
officiating. Burial will be in the New Troy Cemetery. Friends may call at the
Swem funeral home until 12:30 Thursday.” Note: His wife was Sarah Jane
Wooldridge not Woolbridge.
Brackett, Sarah nee Wooldridge
The Benton
Harbor News Palladium carried the obituary for Sarah Brackett on 23 Dec 1926
and reads: “New Troy. Dec. 23-Mrs. Sarah Brackett, wife of Edward
Brackett, who with her husband, has been a resident of New Troy for 25 or 30
years, passed away Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock. She had been ill and
confined to her bed for some time with erysipelas and heart trouble. She was 52
years old. The deceased leaves a son, Walter and a daughter, Mrs. Peter Ferry,
both of New Troy, two brothers in Muskegon, and two sisters, one in South Haven
and the other in Illinois. The Bracketts have been known here where they have
resided on the same farm three miles southeast of New Troy for many years.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the
Brethren church, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. John English, will
officiate. Burial is to be in the New Troy cemetery.”
Brackett, Walter
The Niles Daily Star carried
the obituary of Walter Brackett on 07 Sep 1966: “Walter Brackett
Buchanan-Walter Brackett, 72, of route two, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in
Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph, where he had been a patient 10 days. Mr.
Brackett was born March 10, 1894, in LaCota, Ill. He married Cora Upson Aug. 4,
1916, in St. Joseph, in St. Joseph. Survivors include his wife; four sons,
Earl, New Troy, Ed and Jack, both at home, and Robert, Buchanan; four
daughters, Mrs. Delia Mensinger and Mrs. Donna Walley, both of Sawyer, and
Caroll Brackett, at home; a foster son, Leroy Finch, Edmore and 20
grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday in the New
Troy Brethren Church. The Rev. Gerald Kelly, pastor, will officiate. Burial
will be in New Troy Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Swem Funeral Home
here from noon Thursday until noon Friday, when the body will be moved to the
church to lie in state until time of services.” Notes: Walter was born in
Dakota, Illinois not LaCota and the name of Mrs. Marjorie Shepardson, of Galien
was omitted as a daughter. Also they were married in 1915 not 1916.
Brandt, Alice - The Herald Palladium carried a
brief obituary for Alice Brant on 12 Jun 1939 and it reads: "GED Eau Claire
Woman Is Dead Eau Claire, June 12-The death of Mrs. Alice Brandt, 84, occurred
at ...:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of her son Homer Brant, in Eau Claire. She
was a native of Bangor township, Van Buren county. Besides her son Homer, she
leaves two other sons, Clyde and David Brandt, and several children by a former
marriage. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Bowerman
mortuary here, with the Rev. Irene Allington officiating." - contributed
by: William Brackett
Brant, Barney H - May 10 1952 obituary -
B. H.
Brant: Bainbridge, Dead at 83 Barney H. Brant, 83, who served as
justice of the peace of Bainbridge township for 36 continuous years from 1910
to 1946, died at 1; 45 p.m. Friday at Memorial hospital in St. Joseph. Having
been ill since Easter, he had been hospitalized since April 13. His home was on
South Park avenue, Spinks Corners. Mr. Brant was born September 1, 1868 in
Balnbridge township. His father, Nathaniel Brant, came to Michigan in 1836 in a
covered wagon and he and his wife were the first couple married in Bainbridge
township. Mr. Brant was the last of eight children in his family. A resident of
that area his entire life. Mr. Brant was active in community affairs and served
as a memeber of the township board, was a member of the Brainbridge township
school board for 18 years and for many years was a trustee of the Moore=s
Corners Evangelical United Brethren church. Mr. Brant=s first wife, Stella
Garrison Brant, daughter of the late Ellme and Helen Garrison, died April 3,
1917. Later Mr. Brant married Elsa Richards. They had two children, Mrs. Donald
Dettman of St. Joseph and Barney Brant, Jr., of Kalamazoo, Mrs. L. M. Jones of
Sodus, is a daughter by his first marriage. Also surviving are nine
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. There are numerous other
relatives. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Moore=s
Corners Evangelical United Brethren church. Burial will be in Shanghal
cemetery. The body will be at the Florin funeral home, where friends may call
until 11 a.m. Monday, at that time it will be taken to the church. - obit sent
on to me, Deanna West, from Bev Edwards. Contributor unknown to me.
Brandt, Charles - The Herald Palladium carried a
brief obitaury for Charles Brant on 12 Dec 1936 and it reads: "Charles Brant,
85, Life Resident of Pipestone, Expires Eau Claire, Dec. 12-Charles A. Brant,
85, lifelong resident of Pipestone township, died at 2:40 o'clock this morning
at the home of a son, Homer, in Eau Claire. Surviving are the wife, Alice; four
sons, Homer and David, Eau Calire, Clyde of Matteson, Ill. and Frank of Boyton,
Fla.; four sons by a former marriage, Tom and William of Florida and James of
Benton harbor; a sister, Mrs. Melissa McElhemy, Keller, and a brother, James of
Florida. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in
the Bowerman funeral home, unless Florida relatives plan to attend. The Rev.
Irene Allington will officiate. Burial will be in Shanghai cemetery." Note:
Marker give middle initial as G. - contributed by: William Brackett
Brant, Claud
The Niles Daily Star carried the
death notice for Claude Brant on 14 Nov 1960 and it reads: “Claud Brant
Galien-A former Galien resident, Claud Brant, 91, died at 6:45 p.m., Sunday at
the Mapleside Manor Rest Home in Decatur. He had been a patient there for six
months. He had lived the past two years with his daughter, Mrs. Rachael Drudy,
route two, Dowagiac. He was a carpenter by trade. He was born Oct. 10, 1869 in
Berrien County, the son of William and Rebecca Brant. He married Ella May Dodd
on Aug. 4, 1898 in Bridgman. She died in February, 1958. Survivors include his
daughter, a step-son, Austin Dodd of Galien, a half-sister, Mrs. Grace Mast of
Bridgman, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren. Friends may call at the Kenney-Connelly Funeral Home after noon
on Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.” The following day the
same newspaper carried the following notice: “Brant Rites Set
Galien-Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Kenney-Connelly
Funeral Home here for Claud Brant, 91, well known Galien farmer and carpenter
who died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday in Mapleside Manor Rest Home, Decatur. The Rev.
James Timmons, pastor of the Olive Branch Evangelical United Brethren Church,
will officiate and burial will be in Galien Cemetery. Mr. Brant, a longtime
resident of this community, was preceded in death by his wife, Ella May Dodd
Brant, whom he had married on Aug. 4, 1888, in Bridgman. The couple had
celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary prior to her death in November,
1958.”
Brant and Brandt obituaries - Contributed by: William
Brackett at brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Brant, Clyde
Clyde Brant’s obituary was
carried by the News Palladium on 01 Oct 1962 and reads: “Clyde Brant, 81,
died at 7 a.m. Sunday at Fuller’s Rest Home in Eau Claire, where he was a
patient. He had been ill since last May. Mr. Brant, a carpenter until his
retirement in 1946, was born July 7, 1881, in Pipestone township. His first
wife, Rachel, died Sept. 15, 1941. Mr. Brant is survived by his wife, the
former Florence Hale of Missouri, who now resides at 1002 Second street in
Benton Harbor. Also surviving are two sons, Arthur, of St. Joseph, and LaVerne,
of Benton harbor; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Kelly, of Berrien Springs; a brother,
Arthur, of Grand Rapids; and a sister, Mrs. Sylvia Haigginson, also of Grand
Rapids, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at the church of the Nazarene, at McCord and McGuigan streets in
Benton Harbor, on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Russell Spary officiating.
Burial will be in the Spring Run cemetery in Scottdale. Friends may call at the
Kerlikowske, Starks and Beatty funeral home until 9 a.m. Tuesday, and at the
church from 10 until 11 a.m.”
Brant, Edward J - The News Palladium carried a
lengthy obituary for Edward J. Brant on 02 Feb 1916 it partially reads:
“Edward J. Brant, One Benton Harbor’s First Executives, Dies At Home
This morning Man With Vision Of Greater City, Identified With Manifold
Interests Cleared Hundreds Acres Timber; Was Unique Figure By the passing today
of Edward Brant into that inner room over which the curtain of mystery is
forever drawn, Benton Harbor loses one of its most unique personalities. Mr.
Brant has been … for … days past at the home, Sunnyside Morton
avenue, but Tuesday evening appeared bright and cheerful. About 10 o’clock
this morning he was seized with a sudden collapse and passed quickly into his
last long sleep.
Linked With Pioneer Days. Perhaps no
man in the twin cities or Berrien county was so intimately linked with the real
pioneer days of this section as was this man whose association with the early
phase of its growth. Deceased was a native of Ohio where his birth occurred in
1845. He is survived by a widow, Martha J. Carpenter Brant, to whom he was
married in Watervliet township, two daughters Mrs. Fred B. Collins, wife of
ex-Sheriff F. B. Collins, of this city, Mrs. Wm. Beck of Coloma, and one son
Mason Brant of Coloma, and two grandchildren, Miss Hallie Collins of this city
and Lincoln Beck of Coloma. Another daughter, Mrs. Alfred Withoff, died several
years ago in Toledo, Ohio Saw Greater Benton Harbor. It was Mr. Brant, who saw
the Greater Benton Harbor with the vision that was denied some of his
associates of that early day. He built with the clear preception that the twin
cities were one day to become linked as one; that Benton Harbor was to become
the city towards which it is now rapidly striding, a metropolis of southwestern
Michigan. With this end in view he gave to Benton Harbor the cities first fine
modern hotel, the Benton, with the block surrounding. This hostelry was erected
when the town numbered some 2,500 people, before paved streets, waterworks, a
street railway, or any of the improvements which some years later graces the
city, had even been born in the minds of its leading citizens. For some years
he was the hotels successful manager, becoming widely known after the state of
his hospitality. Mr. Brant was a Democrat. He served as mayor with a nice
perception that characterized the business of his life. His administration was
characterized by his efforts for the citys betterment and advancement,
characterized also by his endorsement of all forces that would work for the
benefit of the whole people, working indefatigably against those forces that
were …imical. Some twelve years ago Mr. Brant’s life was saved by the
late Dr. George Bell, by the use of salt treatment. For days the city’s
ex-mayor lingered between life and death, finally triumphing with the prompt
and efficient action of one of Benton harbor’s most beloved
physicians.” This obituary goes on to include statements from his peers
and was continued from page one to page three. The following day there was a
brief notice carried that reads: “Edw J. Brant Funeral Sunday Funeral
services for the late Edward J. Brant will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30
o’clock at the home, Sunnyside, Morton Avenue. Although Mr. Brant was one
of the first and one of the prominent members of the Masonic order, it has not
been decided whether the services will be under the auspices of that
body.”
Brant, Ella
The Niles Daily Star carried the
death notice for Ella Brant on 12 Nov 1958 and it reads: “Mrs. Ella Brant
Galien-Mrs. Ella Brant, 90, a lifelong Galien area resident, died at 6:30a.m.
today in Berrien County Hospital, Berrien Center. Mrs. Brant had been a patient
at the hospital intermittently since she suffered a broken hip in a fall in her
home several weeks ago. … to be removed to the Connelly Funeral Home where
arrangements are incomplete.” The following day this notice was carried in
the same newspaper: “Brant Rites Set Galien-Funeral services for Mrs. Ella
Brant, 90, who died early Wednesday at the Berrien Center Hospital, will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Galien Methodist Church with the Rev. Philip
Brown, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Galien Cemetery. Friends may call
at the Kenney-Connelly Funeral Home in Galien.”
Brant, Elias
Elias A. Brant’s obituary
was carried in the New Palladium on 18 Jan 1946 and reads: “E.A. Brant,
Sawyer Resident, Is Dead Sawyer, Jan 18-Elias A. Brant, 79, prominent resident
of Sawyer, died at 3 p.m. Thursday at his home after an illness of seven
months. Born Oct. 15, 1866 in Pipestone township where he lived most of his
life in Sawyer and was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Alice Jane Brant, who died six years ago. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Grace Doyle of New Carlisle, Ind.; Mrs. Pearl E. Zeigler of
Sawyer; and one granddaughter, Mrs. Burdette Sexton of Sawyer. He also leaves
three sisters, Mrs. Tine Myers of Bridgman, Mrs. Cora Blakeman and Mrs. Maude
Manudsyln of Bridgman. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
in the Hall funeral home of Bridgman where friends may call until the hour of
the service. The Rev. Frederick Williams, pastor of the Olivet Congregational
church of Bridgman will officiate and burial will be made in New Troy cemetery
in New Troy.
Brant, Eliza nee Critzer
Eliza Brant’s
obituary was carried by the News Palladium on 27 May 1957 and reads: “Mrs.
Eliza Brant Bridgman, May 27-Mrs. Eliza Brant, 91, died at her home on route 1,
Bridgman, at 6:15 p.m. Sunday. Although she had been in poor health about two
weeks her death was unexpected. She was born Aug. 11, 1865, in Oronoko township
and spent her entire lifetime in Berrien county. Her husband Jeff Brant died in
1930. Mrs. Brant is survived by four children, Mrs. Eather O’Barton of
Sawyer, Mrs. Harry Spaulding of Bridgman, Lloyd Brant of Sawyer and Mrs. Elmer
Myers of Bridgman; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Calderwood of Benton Harbor,
and Mrs. Clara Huff and Mrs. Mary Swartz, both of Buchanan; 12 grandchildren;
20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Boyd funeral chapel. The Rev. Frederick
Williams, pastor of Olivet Congregational church will officiate. Burial will be
in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call at the Boyd funeral chapel.”
Brandt, Homer - The Niles Daily Star carried an
obituary for Homer Brant on 03 Jul 1948 and it reads: "Homer Brant, 58
Sumnerville, July 3-Last rites for Homer Bison Brant, 58, Dowagiac, the father
of Kenneth Brant, Sumnerville, will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Eau Claire
Bowerman funeral home. The Rev. Seth Clay will officiate, and burial will be in
the Shanghai cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Brant died
Thursday in the university hospital, Ann Arbor, where he was taken Tuesday. He
was born Dec. 13, 1889 in Berrien county. Surviving are his widow and nine
other children: Mrs. Martha Walters, Mrs. Claude Keller, Mrs. Arnold Doberstein
and Charles, all of Eau Claire; Elmer and Frank, of Dowagiac; Henry of Memphis,
Tenn.; David of Lapeer; and Frances at home."
The Herald Palladium carried an obituary on
03 Jul 1948 and it reads: "Homer B. Brant Eau Claire, July 2-Homer B. Brant,
58, a former resident of Eau Claire and recently of Dowagiac, died at the
University hospital, Ann Arbor, Thursday. Mr. Brant was born in Berrien county
on Dec 13, 1889, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brant. He leaves his wife, Stella;
six sons, Henry of Memphis, Tenn., Kenneth of Sommerville, Mich., Charles of
Eau Claire, David of Lapeer, and Elmer and Frank of Dowagiac; four daughters,
Mrs. Claude Keller and Mrs. Rinold Daberstein and Miss Frances Brant, Dowagiac,
and Mrs. Martha Walters, Eau Claire; seven brothers, T. C. Brant of Platka,
Fla., W. C. Brant of Sulphur Springs, Fla., Frank Brant and John Matthews of
Boynton, Fla., James Brant of Benton Harbor, Dave Brant of Muskegon, and Clyde
Brant of Madison, Ill., and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Bowerman funeral home here,
with the Rev. Seth Clay, pastor of the Eau Claire Community Congregational
church, officiating. Burial will be in the Shanghai cemetery. The body will lie
in state at the Bowerman funeral home until 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon."
Brandt, Fannie - The Herald Palladium carried an
obituary on 14 Sep 1985 for Fannie Brant and it reads: "Mrs. Fannie Brant, 87,
formerly of Benton Harbor, died Friday at Berrien General Hospital, Berrien
Center. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Fairplain Chapel
of Florin Funeral Service, Benton Harbor, where friends may call from 3 to 9
p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Berrien Springs. Mrs. Brant
was born Dec. 23, 1897, in Colburn, Ind. She retired in 1968 from the former
V-M Corporation, Benton Harbor, where she was employed for 20 years. Survivors
include: one daughter, Mrs. James (Irene) Dew of Benton Harbor; one brother,
Harold Burns of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Opal Eggert of Deltona,
Fla.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert,
and one son, Fred Loughmiller in 1974."
Brant, Hiram - The News Palladium carried an
obituary for Hiram Brant on 06 Aug 1914 and it reads: “Hiram Brant,
Pioneer, Passed Away Today Hiram Brant, county pioneer, residing at Coloma,
passed away in that village early this morning. Since March of this year, Mr.
Brant had undergone three separate operations, one in Chicago, one in Mercy
hospital of this city and then the last effort to save his life, third in
Coloma last Saturday, and all were unsuccessful. The deceased was a life long
resident of this county. Sixty year ago he was born in Sodus township and he
had never left the county of his birth. Beside the widow, one daughter, Mrs.
Arabelle Kemp of this city, and three sons, E. C. Brant of this city, Jason of
Coloma and Martin of Los Angeles, Cal., survive. For over half a year Mr. Brant
…sudered with his incurable malady and the end was long expected. Funeral
plans have not been completed, and will be announced later.” No follow-up
was found.
Brant, Jefferson
Jefferson W. Brant’s
obituary was carried in the New Palladium on 29 Mar 1930 and reads: “Hold
Services For J.W. Brant Sawyer, March 29-Funeral services were held this
afternoon for Jeff W. Brant, 72, whose home for more than 30 years had been in
Browntown, near Sawyer. Mr. Brant, a lifelong resident of Berrien county, died
last Wednesday morning after an illness that began two years ago. Until that
time he had been active and in good health. Because of the storm and snow
blocked roads arrangements for the funeral were not made until yesterday by
Undertaker W.F. Hall of Bridgman. The services today were conducted by Rev.
John English of New Troy, and were held at 1 o’clock at the Brant home in
Browntown and 2 o’clock at the Bridgman Congregational church. Nephews
were bearers. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery at Bridgman.”
Brant, Jerusha nee Wright
A death notice was
carried in Jerusha Brant the South Bend Tribune on Friday August 6, 1915. It
reads: “The Mortuary Record. Mrs. Phillip Brant Mrs. Phillip Brant, a
former resident of South Bend, died this morning at her home in Bridgman, Mich.
She is the mother of Mrs. Albert Norton, 1120 Allen street, who will leave
to-night for Bridgman. Funeral arrangements have not been made.”
Brant, Joseph
An obituary for Joseph Brant was
carried in the Ludington Daily News on 03 Nov 1952 and it reads: “Joseph
Brant Dies Saturday Joseph Brant, 79, died at his farm home in Sherman township
Saturday evening following a lingering illness. He was born Dec. 24, 1872, at
Berrien Springs and had lived in Sherman township for 48 years. Those who
survive are his widow, Emma; one son, Walter of Muskegon; and three nephews.
Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from fountain Methodist church
with the Rev. Mr. Andrew E. Johnson, pastor of the Trinity Evangelical Free
church of Ludington, Officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. The body
will remain at Stephens chapel in Scottville until time of services.”
Joseph was the son of Norman and Amanda (Brant) Brant of Berrien County. DOD 01
Nov 1952
Brant, Lacey
Lacey Brant’s death notice
was carried in the The Daily Palladium printed in Benton Harbor, Michigan on 18
Sep 1891, under a segment about news from Hollywood. Hollywood was a small
village in Royalton Township, Berrien County, Michigan. This death notice
reads: “Lacey Brant was born in Maradon, Genesee county, N. Y., Nov. 18,
1810. Moved from there to Pennsylvania and was married to Angeline Brown Nov.
29, 1830. Moved from Pennsylvania to Michigan in 1839, where he lived until his
death, which occurred Sept. 11, 1891. He was 81 years 9 months and 8 days old.
The funeral services were preached at 12 o’clock Sunday, Rev A. W. Willis
officiating. The deceased was a soldier in the war of ’61 and the G. A. R.
of St. Joseph was largely represented.” Maradon should read Macedon. Some
believe that his burial site is in the Spring Run Cemetery where there is a
Civil War Marker for Wm. L. Brant and this marker does bear his unit for his
Civil War service. I, however, have never seen any documents that show his
first name as Wm.
Brant, Lloyd
Lloyd Brant’s obituary was
carried in the New Palladium on 28 Oct 1957 and reads: “Lloyd Brant
Sawyer, Oct. 28-Lloyd Brant, 68, Sawyer, died at his home at 8:10 a.m. today
after an illness covering the past year. Mr. Brant was born Nov. 18, 1888, in
Sawyer, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Brant. He spent his entire
life in Sawyer and was a general building contractor. Survived by his wife,
Katherine; and three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Lehmann of Sawyer, Mrs. Steven
Sperry of Sawyer and Mrs. Doris Bradley of South Haven; one son, Donald of
Sawyer. Six grandchildren and one great grandson. Three sisters, Mrs. Eather
O’Barton of Sawyer, Mrs. Harry Spaulding and Mrs. Elmer Myers, both of
Bridgman, also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the H.B. Connelly funeral home in Three Oaks. Burial will follow in Riverside
cemetery in Riverside. Friends may call at the H.B. Connelly funeral home until
the service.”
Brant, Martha (Carpenter) - The News Palladium
carried an obituary for Martha Brant on 08 Nov 1928 and it reads: “Mrs.
Ed. Brant Dies; Widow Of Former Mayor Old Resident Of City Expires Wednesday
Afternoon At Age of 79 Mrs. Edward Brant, widow of the late Edward Brant, died
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at her home, Sunnside, corner Morton
and Greene, Morton Hill. Mrs. Brant was one of the oldtime residents of the
city, the mother of Mrs. Fred Collins. She was 79. Mr. Brant was prominent in
Benton Harbor for many years as the proprietor of the Hotel Benton. He served
as a Democratic mayor of Benton Harbor and for many years was linked
prominently with the business and civic interests of the town. After his death
Mrs. Brant left the Hotel Benton and made her home at ‘Sunnyside’.
Arrangements for the funeral were being completed by the son and two daughters
today. Death Shock To Friends While Mrs. Brant has been unable, due to illness,
to be out much of the time in the last few years, and has been confined to the
house with a broken hip since October 14, news of her passing, nevertheless,
was a shock to scores of twin city friends. The surviving son and daughters are
as follows: Mason Brant, of Coloma; Mrs. William Becht, of Coloma, and Mrs.
Fred B. Collins, Benton Harbor; one grandson, Lincoln Becht, Coloma; one
granddaughter, Mrs. Stanley Patrick, of Battle Creek; three great
grandchildren, Kathryn Jean and Gordon C. Patrick of Battle Creek, and Jack
Edward Becht, son of Lincoln Becht, Coloma. Mrs. Stanley Patrick is the well
known radio ‘Mother Goose’ entertainer whose delightful stories have
been broadcasted for several years. Born In Canada Mrs. Brant was born in St.
Marys, Canada, April 14, 1849. Her family came over on the Mayflower and
settled in the east. She drew friends to her like a magnet, and was highly
esteemed by many not only in the twin cities but in Coloma and Watervliet, in
which she and the late Edward Brant passed many of the happiest years of their
married life. The two great grandchildren are the daughter and son of Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Patrick, both former well known residents of this city. Mrs.
Patrick was formerly Miss Hallie Collins, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred B.
Collins. Organized Street Railway The late former Mayor Edward Brant, husband
of deceased, died at the age of 71 on February 2, 1916. He dropped dead in his
home after a short illness. Mar. Brant was a widely known and prominent pioneer
financier of Benton Harbor. At one time the former city executive was a village
trustee and also acted in that capacity in the village of St. Joseph at one
time. Mr. Brant played a large part in the industrial growth of the twin
cities. He was one of the organizers of the original Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
Street Railway & Light company, recently sold to other interests. He was
one of the organizers of the present Farmers & Merchants National Bank
& Trust Co. of which he had always been a director. He also engaged heavily
in real estate. Built Hotel Benton One of Mr. Brant’s largest real estate
ventures was the building of the Hotel Benton, still standing on the northeast
corner of Main and Pipestone streets. He built what has been known for many
years as the Hotel Benton block, the corner on which the American National Bank
& Trust Co. Now stands. Engaged In Lumber Industry When a young man Mr.
Brant became interested in the lumber industry. In his operations he had a
sawmill at Covert and bought a large tract of land at Watervliet. It was in the
height of his business career that he came to the twin cities. He first located
in St. Joseph. That was about 47 years ago. Then he and Mrs. Brant moved to
Benton Harbor. During his lifetime Mr. Brant saw Benton Harbor and St. Joseph
grow from villages to thriving cities. Benton Harbor had a population of only
2,000 when he came here to reside. He became a business authority in the
city’s industrial, civic, political and banking interests. Well Know Mason
Mr. Brant was well known in Masonic circles and his deceased widow was a
prominent member of the Order of Eastern Star.” - Contributed by: William
Brackett at brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Brant, Mason - The News Palladium carried an
obituary for Mason Brant on 10 Mar 1944 and it reads: “Mason W. Brant
Dies; Lifelong Coloma Resident Mason W. Brant, 77, Coloma dies at 11 P.m. last
evening at mercy hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Brant, early pioneers of Berrien county, and was born at the old Brant
homestead in Coloma, where he resided until his death. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Clohe Brant; two sisters, Mrs. Fred B. Collins, of Benton harbor,
and Mrs. Carried Becht, of Coloma; one niece, Mrs. Hallie Patrick, of St.
Joseph; and one nephew, Lincoln Becht, of Coloma. Funeral Services will be held
at 10 a.m. Monday at the Dean chapel with Dr. H. A. Blanning, pastor of the
First Congregational church officiating. Interment will be in the family
mausoleum at the city cemetery in St. Joseph. Frinds may call at the Dean
mortuary.”
Contributed by: William Brackett at
brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Brant, William
The News Palladium carried the
obituary of William Brant on 11 Apr 1931 and it reads: “William Brant, 84,
Of Livingston Dies; Rites Sunday Bridgman, April 11-Funeral services will be
held here Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Congregational church
for the late William Brant, 84, who died Friday at his home in Livingston. The
Rev. Ferderic Williams will officiate and burial will follow in the Greenwood
cemetery. The casket bearers will be Bert Brant, Aney Brant, Claude Brant, John
Mast, William Mead and Roscoe Decker. The late Mr. Brant had been ill 10 years.
He suffered a stroke several years ago and the effects of the stroke and the
weakness of his advanced age kept him confined to his bed for a long interval.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, Claude of Galien and Anzey of
Benton Harbor; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Richardson of Benton Harbor and Mrs.
Grace Mast of Livingston, and two step daughters, Mrs. Frank Decker and Mrs.
William Mead. Five grandchildren also survive. One son, Robert died fourteen
years ago.”
Breland, Thad
The Niles Daily star carried the
obituary of Thad Breland on 23 Jul 1971: “Thad G. Breland Buchanan-Thad G.
Breland, 55, Galien, died Friday at Benton Harbor Mercy Hospital from injuries
he suffered Monday … machine overturned on him. He was employed by the
Berrien County Road Commission. Mr. Breland was born March 1, 1916, in
Vicksburg, Miss., and married Margaret Henspeter on July 29, 1937. She
survives. Other survivors include a son, Thad Jr., a sister, Mrs. Lyle Smith of
South Bend, three daughters, Mrs. Jack Phillippi, Mrs. Ronald Hein and Mary,
all of Galien and his mother, Mrs. Phenie Pease of Buchanan. Other survivors
are four half-sisters, Mrs. Audry Diamond of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Orville Sprick of
Lake City, Minn., Mrs. Helen Tucker of Brayton, Fla. And Mrs. James Will of
Niles and six half-brothers, Clarence Pease of Kendalville, Ind., Delorn Pease
of Keystone, Ind., Leonard and Clayton Pease, both of Buchanan, and Denver and
Burl Pease of Roanoke, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday
at the Swem-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joseph Polmounter officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Saturday. Burial will be in
Galien Cemetery.”
Contributed by: William Brackett at
brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Bryant, John L. -
The Niles Republican carried an obituary for John L. Bryant on 18, Jan,
1851 and it reads: "Death of John L. Briant Scarce had the news
of the death of young Compton reached us, ere we are called upon to the
list of the dead from this village in California. John L. Briant,
son of Lewis Briant, than whom no more noble or enterprising spirit
ever crossed the plains, fell a victim to the dysentary or cholres, on
or about the 13th on November, aged 21 years last June. He had
been in California near two years, and father and mother, brothers and
sisters were daily expecting him home when the sad tidings of his death
reached St. Joseph in a letter from Jas. B. Larue. Mr Larue
writes that John L. Briant had watched over him during a severe illness
and saved his life. In turn, Mr. Larue watched over and
administered to John, but to no avail. Thus another family and
numberous friends are called to mourn one of the brightest youths in
the country. Truly California may be called the grave yard of America."
Contributed by: William Brackett at
brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Bryant, Lewis -
Berrien County record carried an obituary for Lewis Bryant on 12 Dec
1878 and it reads: "Died December 1, 1878, in Dallas, Texas, after a
brief illness, LEWIS BRYANT, aged 78 years. Father Bryant was born in
New Jersey. Went with his father to Cincinnati, O., when he was 10
years of age, where he lived until 1836, when he came to Berrien Co.,
Mich., living on Terre Coupee prairie until 1866, when he removed to
Buchanan. He went to Iowa, Oct, 1877, and six weeks before his death,
to Texas. He became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Buchanan at
its organization, and was for many years an officer in the Church. He
was an active living Christian and looked up to as a father by all who
knew him, and in his death the Church to which he belonged and the
whole community feel that they have lost a good man and a good citizen."
Contributed by: William Brackett at
brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Bryant, Nathaniel - Berrien
County record carried the following obituary on 17 Sep 1891 and it
reads: " There was a double funeral at Olive Branch Church in Galien
township, Tuesday, being that of Nathaniel Bryant, age 57 years, and
one of the oldest settlers of Galien township, and of William Swank,
aged 26 years, son of William and Bethial Swank, who died in his
infancy, since which time he had been a member of the family of his
uncle, Richard Swank. a long sickness of Consumption was the cause of
his death. The two persons mentioned above were nearly related, and
while the two deaths were in differnt homes they were from one family,
and the remains of both buried on the same lot. The funeral services of
Mr. Swank were conducted by Rev. J. F. Bartmess, of this place, and
that of Mr. Bryant by Rev. Mr. Cloud, of Olive Branch church, and the
burial ritual jointly by the two" Contributed by: William Brackett at
brackettwilliam@yahoo.com
Bryant, Susan - Berrien County Record carried an obituary for Susan Bryant on
03 Sep 1874 and it reads: "Died, August 27th, 1874, in Buchanan, Mrs.
SUSAN F. BRYANT, wife of Lewis Bryant, in the 70th year of her age. The
deceased was born in Nantucket, Mass. When quite young she removed with
her parents to Cincinnati, Ohio. She was married to Mr. Lewis Bryant in
1825. In 1835 they came to Michigan, making their home a few miles from
Buchanan, and more recently in Buchanan. Mrs. Bryant, during her last
sickness, which was of but five days continuance, spoke of death with
the utmost calmness and hopefulness. To her "dying was but going home."
She rested sweetly and confidingly on the merits and promise of Jesus,
without a doubt or fear respecting the future. The entire community
will miss her. The Church of which she was a member has lost one of its
most devoted exeplary members. Her family has been bereft of one whose
teachings, example and influence as a christian wife and mother were
most lovely and estimable. She lived and died a christian. In her life
and eath she has taught us all how to live and how to died. "Precious
in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" ( Susan's maiden
name was Hatch. )
Contributed by: William Brackett at
brackettwilliam@yahoo.comBryarly, Harold D. Jr.
MOTTVILLE--Harold D. "Bud" Bryarly Jr., 58, of 69639 Thomas Rd., died at
his home after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 22, 1938, in Elkhart, IN,
a son of Harold Dale and Evelyn (Drudge) Bryarly Sr. On April 18, 1959, he
married Nancy L. Green in Niles. They moved to Mottville Twp., White Pigeon, MI
in 1968. He was employed at Interstate Manufacturing in Mottville for six years
as a trimmer in the wood department. He also owned the Mottville Black Powder
Shop and was a trader of black powder items and muzzle loaders. He was a member
of the St. Joseph County Conversation Club of Sturgis, director of the Black
Powder Range, and was affiliated with the Pokagon Long Rifles, Brothers of the
Wind of Indiana and other groups of the Pre-1840's Rendezvous reinactments of
the old days. Surviviing are his wife: two daughters, Mrs. Kim (Pamela) Bigelow
of Mottville, and Paula Wilson-Case of Scottville; one son, Harold D. Bryarly
III of Mottville; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Matthew Bigelow, Kelly and
Zebulon Wilson, and Joseph Case; his mother, Evelyn Artley of Elkhart, IN; four
sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) Neely, Janice Alwine, Mrs. Danny (Mary) Dull, and
Mrs. Doug (Nancy) Albaugh, all of Elkhart, IN; one brother, Richard C. Artley
of Elkhart, IN; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
father; his stepfather, Eugene D. Artley, and his grandparents. There will bo
no visitaion. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mottville Bible Church
with the Rev. Dennis Snyder officating. Memorials may be directed to the
Hospice pf Sturgis or thew Mottville Bible CHurch. Envelopes are available at
the Farrand Funeral Home, which handled the arrangements. Taken From the
Sturgis Journal October 1996
Contributed By Paula
Wilson-Case
Bryarly, Nancy L.
Feb. 7, 1939 - April 22, 2006
WHITE PIGEON - Nancy
Lou Bryarly, 67, died at 7:18 p.m. Saturday in Sturgis Hospital after an
illness. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Bigelow of White Pigeon and
Paula Wilson-Case of LaGrange; a son, Harold D. III of White Pigeon; and a
sister, Mary A. Burdue of Niles. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Mottville Bible Church. There will be no visitation. Farrand Funeral Home is
handling arrangements.
Taken From the South Bend Tribune, 25 April
2006
White Pigeon--Nancy Lou Bryarly, 67, of 69639 Thomas
Rd., Mottville Twp., Mich., died Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Sturgis Hospital
after a one week illness. She was born Feburary 7, 1939 in Battle Creek, Mich.,
a daughter of Willard S. and Neva (Mayo) Green. She has lived in the Mottville
area since 1968, coming from Niles, Mich. On April 18, 1959, she married Harold
D. Bryarly Jr. in Niles. He died October 27, 1996. She was a homemaker and had
worked at Syndicate Store Fixtures in Middlebury, Ind. and Kenco. She was a
self-employed housekeeper. She was an honorary member of the Pokagon Long
Rifles, the Medicine Bear Clan, and Brothers of the Wind. Her greatest joy was
helping raise her grandchildren and great-grandchild; and helping them to
obtain their goals. Surviving are: two daughters, Pamela Bigelow of White
Pigeon and Paula Wilson- Case (Mike Schneider)of LaGrange, Ind.; one son Harold
D. Bryarly III of White Pigeon. Five grandchildren: Nicholas and Matthew
Bigelow, Mrs.Larry(Kelly) Cowels, Zebulon Wilson, and Joseph Case; a
great-granddaughter, Ryleigh Bigelow; Three step great-grandchildren; Larry
Jr.,Nathan and Jesse Cowels; a sister, Mary Ann Burdue of Niles. She was
proceeded in death by her parents and her husband. There will be no visitation.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at 2p.m. Thursday at
the Mottville Bible church with Rev.Micheal Bender and Rev.Ted Jones
officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of
White Pigeon. Memorials may be made to the White Pigeon Township library or the
Mottville Bible Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Taken
From The Sturgis Journal, April 25, 2006
Contributed By
Paula Wilson-Case
Bunnel - Mrs. Hazel Bunnel
– (Niles Daily Star – December 7, 1972) NILES – Mrs. Hazel
Bunnel, 81, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday in her home at Oak Park, Ill. Born May 25,
1891, in Berrien Center,
Mrs. Bunnel had lived in this area until 1913,
when she moved to Chicago. Her husband, Frank, survives. In addition to her
husband, survivors include three daughters, Miss Ceverena Bunnel at home; Mrs.
Virginia Bradtke of Chicago, and Mrs. Kathleen Kafora of San Antonio, Tex., and
two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the
Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ray Cunningham of the First Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center. Friends may call
at the funeral home.
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