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| SASS, CLARENCE E. - Battle Creek Enquirer
Sept. 1976 Clarence E. Sass, 74, of 290 Honey Lane, died Sunday in Leila Hospital where he had been a patient since Sept. 20. He had been ill five years. He was born in LaPorte, Ind. and came to Battle Creek in 1911 with his family. He was employed for 25 years as a supervisor with the Duplex Printing Press Co. and then was a supervisor with the former Oliver Co. in its farm equipment and aviation divisions. He retired in 1961. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow thw former Elizabeth Shanley, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Services will held at 10 a.m. Wednsday in St. Jospeh Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SASS, ELIZABETH (SHANLEY) - Battle Creek Enquirer Oct. 15, 1991
Elizabeth A. (Shanley) Sass, 86 of Battle Creek, died Monday Oct. 14, 1991 in Calhoun County Medical Care Facility after a long illness. Mrs. Sass was born Oct. 3, 1905 in Battle Creek, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Sparrow) Shanley. She lived in Battle Creek all her life and was a graduate of St. Phillip High School and Argubright Business College. She was a secretary for Ralston Purina Co. for 30 years, prior to retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Ralston 25 year club. She married Clarence E. Sass on June 9, 1925 in Battle Creek. He died in 1976. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by seven brothers and eight sisters (see note below) NOTE: Elizabeth only had 3 Brothers and 4 Sisters: Mary Elizabeth - b. July 8, 1893, d. July 22, 1893; Margaret Helen - b. Sep. 10, 1894, d. Feb. 18, 1970; Teresa Agnes - b. Mar. 16, 1896, d. July 31, 1897; John Patrick - b. July 6, 1897, d. Nov. 11, 1965; James P. - b. Jan. 6, 1898, d. Dec. 27, 1954; Edward W. - b. Oct. 23, 1900, d. Dec. 17,1933; Mary Bernice - Sept. 22, 1907, d. Aug. 19, 1981 (My Grandmother) Elizabeth is my Grand Aunt. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCALES, LIZZIE - Battle Creek Daily
Journal, Feb. 15, 1906 The death of Mrs. Lizzie Scales occured at 10:30 o'clock last evening at the James White Memorial Home, on Aldrich street. The cause of death as pnuemonia. Deceased was 45 years of age and leaves a young son and a daughter, both of whom are in the Haskell Home. The funeral arrangements cannot be made until the arrival of a brother from Chicago. Note: Lizzie is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI. - Section E, Lot 64, Rt 9 |
| SCANLAN, CATHERINE (SPARROW) - Battle Creek Moon Journal Apr. 6, 1908
FINALLY LOST THE FIGHT Death Conquered Mrs. Catherine Scanlan, but Life was Prolonged for One Year. After fighting the dread desease, consumption, for the past eight years, Mrs. Catherine Scanlan passed away Sunday morning at 7:20, at her home 17, Locust atteet, at the age 42 years. It will be remembered that Mrs. Scanlan was subjected to outdoor treatment for consumption, living praticallly in the open air of the east side veranda at Nichols Hospital for a year or more. She remained in this exposed place throughout the rigors of last winter and appeared to rally. By this means her doctors state that life was prolonged at least a year, But the unequal warfare resulted at last in victory for the dark messenger. The case was watched with great interest by the local physicians. Descendant was the-widow'of Thomas Scanlan, who died a year ago. Three sons survive, James of Pennsylvania, John and William of this city, the younger of the two being ten years old. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Phillip’s Church followed by burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. NOTE: My Great Grand Aunt. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCANLAN, JAMES P. Battle Creek Apr. 1974
James P. Scanlan, 82, of 37 Kimber Ave., died Wednesday in Lakeview General Hospital, where he had been a patient since Monday. He was a Battle Creek native and retired from Eton Corp. after 40 years of employment. He was a general foreman many years and retired as a shift superintendent. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, the Eaton Quarter-Century Club and Queen City Council. Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his widow, the former, Vera L. Halfman: a son J. Pearce Scanlan of 243 Creekview Drive; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Catherine) .McCorkle of San Francisco; five grandchildren; greatgrandchildren, an a brother, William Scanlan 3430 M-66. Services will be held at 10:30, a.m.. Saturday at Jerome Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCANLAN, JAMES PEARCE - Battle Creek Enquirer Mar. 10, 1988
James Pearce Scanlan, 71, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday at Leila Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 2. He was born in Battle Creek, and lived here all his life. He had worked for Eaton Corp. from 1935 until retiring as foreman in 1976. He attended Birchwood United Methodist Church and was a member of the Eaton Retirees. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel Chapin Lawton; a stepson Rev. Leon R. Lawton of Westerly, R. I., a stepdaughter Elaine Stonestreet of Charleston, W. VA., 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; a sister, Catherine McCorkle of California. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCANLAN, LOUISE (FITZGERALD) - Battle Creek Moon Journal Sept. 17, 1937
Mrs. Louise Scanlan, 47, wife of James Scanlan, died at 1:30 a.m. today at her residence, 71 Harvard Avenue, following an extended illness. She had been in poor health for two years and was confined to her bed four months. Mrs. Scanlan was born Jan. 11, 1890, in Olivet, the daughter of William and Alberta (MacDonald) Fitzgerald. She came to Battle Creek as a girl and had resided here for 35 years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Scanlan leaves a daughter, Catherine Fitzgerald and a son Pearce, both at home; her mother, Mrs. Alberta Fitzgerald, of 71 Harrison Avenue; and three sisters, Mrs. William Grubaugh of St. Johns, Mrs. William Moon, of 123 North Union Street, and Mrs. Charles Kendall, of 46 North McKinley Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hebbles Chaoel and Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCANLAN, THOMAS - Battle Creek Moon Journal May 14, 1907
Thomas Scanlan died Sunday afternoon at Nichols Hospital. Deceased was about Fifty years of aage and is survived by his wife and three sons. Mrs. Scanlan also lies very ill at the hospital, a circumstance which makes the death of Mr. Scanlan doubly sad. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning in St. Phillip's Church and internment will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCANLAN, THOMAS A. - Battle Creek Newspaper
Sept. 20, 1933 BOY, 6 YEARS OLD, DIES SUDDENLY THIS MORNING. Thomas A. Scanlan, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Scanlan, 242 South McCamly, died this morning, following a very short illness. He was taken suddenly ill Monday evening at 8 o'clock. A post mortem examination will be held to determine the cause of death. Besides his parents, he is survivied by one sister and three brothers at home, and his grandmother Mrs. Agnes Pfander of East Hall Street. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Hebble Chapel and burial will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCANLAN, VERA L. (HALFMANN) - Battle Creek Enquirer Apr. 23, 1997
Vera L. (Halfmann) Scanlan, 82, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday April 22, 1997, in Laurels Of Bedford Manor, where she had been a paitent 4 1/2 years. She was born March 3, 1915 in Peebles, Wis., to Peter and Pauline (Freund) Halfmann. She attended schools in Fond Du Lac, Wis., and Battle Creek Practical Nursing School in 1959. She had been a Battle Creek area resident since 1943 when she moved from Fond Du Lac, Wis. She was employed at Eaton Corp. and later as practical nurse at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Leila Hospital and Lakeview General Hospital, reitiring in 1985. She married James P. Scanlan on April 25, 1946, in Battle Creek. He died in 1974. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Catherine McCorkle of California, and sisters, Olive Ryan of Plymouth, Wis., Elfrieda Kovach of Lincoln Park, and Rita LaLond of Battle Creek. She was proceeded in death by a stepson, J. Pearce Scanlan. Community Involvement, Hobbie: Member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and former member of St. Phillip Church, the Libary Association and its Alter Society. Started the hot lunch program at St. Phillips Church. Enjoyed playing Bridge. Visitation: After 2 p.m. today at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Vigil service at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Jerome Catholic Church with the Rev. William J. Fitzgerald officiating. Burial:Memorial Park Cemetery Memorials: St. Jerome Catholic Church Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SCANLAN, WILLIAM P. - Battle Creek Enquirer & News Sept. 15, 1983
William P. Scanlan, 87, of 92 Chestnut St., died today in Community Hospital, where he had been a patient since Aug. 31. He was born in Battle Creek and except for six years in Assyria had resided in Battle Creek all his life. He was employed as a foreman by Grand Trunk Westrn Railroad Co. and retired in 1963 after 45 years of service. He was a member of St. Phillip Cathloic Church, and a 60 year member of the International Brotherhood od Trainmen. He served overseas with the Army during the World War 1 and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, five grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in t. Phillips Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Shaw Funeral Home. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SEARLE, WARREN - Battle Daily Moon Oct.
19, 1888 Warren Searle, whose limb was amputated day before yesterday, as related in yesterday's Moon, died at an early hour this morning. Mr. Searle never rallied after the operation, and gradually grew weaker until death relieved him. |
| SHANLEY, EDWARD - Battle Creek Moon Journal
Dec. 22, 1933 FORMER B. C. RESIDENT DIED IN LOS ANGELES. Word has been received here of the sudden death at his home in Los Angeles. Sunday night of Edward Shanley 33, a former resident of this city. His death followed a heart attack. The body was to arrive in Battle Creek this afternoon and a solemn high mass of requeim will be celebrated at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Philip Catholic Church. The Rev. Fr. Maurice Walsh will be thecelbrant and interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Kalamazoo. The body will be at Farley's Funeral Home until 8:45 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Shanley is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shanley, of 34 Peninsular street, three sisters, Mrs. Glan Wilson of California, Mrs. Clarence Sass of Pleasant Ave and Mrs. Phillip Corkins of 34 Peninsular Street, and two brothers, James Shanley of 34 Peninsular street and John Shanley in Australia. Several aunts ad uncles survive. NOTE: My Grand Uncle Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SHANLEY, JOHN - Battle Creek Enquirer
Feb. 3, 1940 John Shanley. 74. died at his residence at 34 Peninsular street at 6:30 this morning after a several years' illness Mr. Shanley had been a resident of Battle Creek most of his life having been a small boy when his parents moved from Dublin, Ireland to this city. He was married 49 years ago to Mary Sparrow who survives him. Mr. .Shanley had worked at one time as a section foreman for the Michigan Central Railroad and later was employed by the Union Steam Pump company. Retiring 14 years ago. Surviving besides the widow an three daughters. Mrs. Clarence E. Sass. of 37 Pleasant avenue; Mrs Phlillp Corkins, of 554 Bedford Road, and Mrs. Glen Wilson, of Los Angeles. Cal.. and two sons James, at home, and John. of Sidney. Australia. Requiem mass will sung by the Rev. Maurice Walsh at St Philip church at 9 o'clock Monday morning and burial will be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Kalamazoo. Friends may call at the residence, where the body was takes from from the Farley Funeral Home NOTE: John was in his teens when he came to America, and he lived in Kalamazoo first with his parents and sibling. My Great Grandfather. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SHANLEY, JOHN P - Battle Creek Enquirer
Retired Kellogg,Official Dies in Sydney, Australia . John P. Shanley, 68,a former Battle Creek resident who was district and plant mangager of the Kellogg Co. operations at Sydney, Australia, for 35 years, died un expectedly yesterday at his home in Sydney. He had had been with the Kellogg Co. here for about a year, John when, in 1928 he was assigned to Sydney to manage the plant of the Kellogg Australia Proprietary Ltd., which is a wholly owned Kellogg Co. subisidiary. He retired June 30, 1963 and, with his wife, had twice visited in Battle Creek since then. The couple was last here ,this fall, having left Oct. 1. Mr. Shanley was born July 6, 1897, at Kalamazoo, son of John and Mary (Sparrow) Shanley, and came to Battle Creek with his parents as a child. He was a graduale of St. Philip High School. He was marricd here Aug. 20, 1923 to Inch Merchant, who survives, in addition to a daughter, Mrs. Benton (Donna Marie) Alexander of Torrance, Calif., and three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Elizabeth) Sass of 290 Honey Lane, Mrs. Bernice Corkins of 554 Bedford Road and Mrs. Glan N. (Margaret) Wilson of Fullerton, Calif. Funeral sevices and interment, Monday will be at Sydney. NOTE: John was reburied in Memorial Park Cemetery (Battle Creek, MI) on Sept. 19, 1966. My Grand Uncle Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SHANLEY, MARY (SPARROW) - Battle Creek Enquirer & News May 18, 1953
Mrs. Mary Shanley, 84, of 37 Pleasant Avenue, widow of the late John Shanley, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at home after a critical illness of three days. She had been in ill health since last August. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, June 9, 1868, a daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Riley) Sparrow, and lived in Battle Creek for th past 60 years. Her Husband died in 1940. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mary Corkins of 554 Bedford Road, Mrs. Elizabeth Sass, with whom she made her home, of 37 Pleasant Avenue, and Mrs. Margaret Wilson of Los Angeles; and two sons James Shanley of 176 East Fountain, and John Shanley of Sidney, Australia; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. NOTE: Place of Birth is Wrong, Should born in WEXFORD, IRELAND. Mothers Maiden Name is Wrong, Should Be MURPHY. Birth Date is Wrong, Should Be JUNE 27, 1870..My Great GrandMother. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SLOCUM, HAZEL V. (MCNEES) - Battle Creek Enquirer – Oct. 22, 1991
Hazel VyRokie (McNees) Slocum 92, of Emmett Township, died Sunday, Oct 20. 1991, in the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility where she had been a patient since March 1990. She had been in ill health since 1988. Mrs. Slocum was the daughter of the late Lenly Moses and Annie Adaline (Hudson) McNees. As a teenager she traveled by an ox-drawn Slocum wagon from Buckley to Bangor and came to Battle Creek in 1936 from Bangor. She attended school in Buckley and worked for 10 years in the packing department for Ralston Purina Co. until 1955. She had attended Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community Ministries and the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, She also was a member of the Valentine Center, the former Loyal Order of the Moose Auxiliary in Battle Creek, and the Gleaners. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, tatting, quilting, canning, dancing, shuffleboard, and playing cards. She married Howard Slocum in October 1918 in Paw Paw, He died in May 1971. Surviving are three daughters; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren: 11 great-great-grandchildren: and a sister. A son, Reginald Howard Slocum, died on Dec. 8. 1984. She also was preceded in death by four brothers and 10 sisters. Visitation: Alter noon today at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with the family present from 4 to 6 p.m. today and I to 3 p in Wednesday. Services: 12:30 Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joseph J. Bishtayi officiating. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SMITH, CARRIE E. - Morning Enquirer, Page 5, Column 2
Oct. 1903 An Infants Death: Carrie E. Smith, aged one year, died at the James White Memorial Home from whooping cough Tuesday Morning. Burial in the Haskell Home Cemetery. NOTE: The Haskell Home Cemetery No Longer Exists. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SPARROW, ELIZABETH (MURPHY) - Battle Creek Moon Journal, November 21, 1906
Mrs. Elizabeth Sparrow, 65 years of age, passed away this morning at the residence of her daughter Mrs. C. Hoffman, 58 Union Street. The deceased was the mother of twelve cildren, ten of whom are still living, her husband having died some time ago. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Friday morning at St. Philips Catholic Church and internment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. NOTE: Elizabeth was born in Ireland.Daughter of Michael & Anna (Butler) Murphy. Elizabeth & Patrick actually had 13 children (1. Anna, 2. Catherine, 3. James, 4. Helen 'Ellen', 5. Mary, 6. Margaret, 7. Bridget, 8. Lillian, 9. Martha (Mrs. C. Hoffman), 10. Elizabeth, 11. Anastacia, 12, John, and 13. Baby Sarah (Only child born in the U.S.). My Great Great Grandmother. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SPARROW JAMES #1 Battle Creek Daily Journal - June 24, 1890 Mr. & Mrs. Sparrow, of 34 Peninsular Street, received a dispatch yesterday afternoon, announcing the drowning of their son James at Keysport, ILL. #2 Battle Creek Moon Journal - June 24, 1890 Patrick Sparrow, section foreman on the O. J. & M. Railroad in this city, received a dispatch yesterday stating that his son James who was a section foreman on the Litchfield, Canolton & Western R. R. at Litchfeild, ILL., was drowned at Keesport, ILL., Sunday. Last night David Haines left for that city to bring the remains home to the city. He will return with the body tonight. Funeral will occur tommorow. Deceased was 22 years old. #3 Battle Creek Moon Journal - June 27, 1890 James Sparrow, who was drowned at Keyesport, ILL., was a former resident of this city and was between twenty-three and twenty-four years of age. His remains were in such a condition that it was impossible to bring them here and they were buried in the Catholic grounds in Litchfield. NOTE: My Great Grand Uncle Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SPARROW, JOHN - Battle Creek Enquirer Dec. 10, 1924
John Sparrow died at his home, in Comstock Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock. He was 43 years old an is survived by his widow, two children, both living at home and six sisters, Mrs. D. E. Haines, Mrs. John Shanley, Mrs. Thomas Traynor, Mrs. Conrad Hoffman all of Battle Creek, Mrs. Emile DeGroote of Mishawaka, Ind., and Mrs. A. H. Howe of Dowagiac. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Phillip Church, conducted by the Rev. David L. Dillon. NOTE: My Great Grand Uncle Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SPARROW, PATRICK - Battle Creek Moon Journal, November 17, 1891
Patrick Sparrow, aged fifty years, died , Sunday of pneumonia, at his home on Peninsular Street.The funeral occurred from St. Philip's Church at 9 a m. today. NOTE: My Great Great Grandfather.. Son of James & Kate Sparrow. Patrick was born in Ireland, came to America in mid 1880's, husband of Elizabeth (Murphy) Sparrow, they had 13 Children, all but 1 was born in Ireland. Contributed by Robin (McNees) Ellis |
| SWEET, MARY - The Michigan Tribune,
Saturday, December 20, 1879 Mary Sweet, eldest daughter of Elmer and Chloe Sweet, died at her parents home, No. 21 Calhoun street, last Monday at 5:30 p.m., of hemorrhage, aged 26 years. The services, were held at the residence Wednesday at 2 o'clock. |
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