Hillsdale County Obituaries

Andrew BAILEY died last night at his home on Wesley street after an illness of about two years with kidney trouble. Funeral tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the house

Submitter: Nancy Nally

Henry William Bailey, 1862-1946

Henry William Bailey, son of John and Nancy Bailey, was born November 19, 1862 at Hillsdale, Michigan, and passed away May 17, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan. On October 11, 1885, Mr. Bailey married Cyrena Sarah Elliott, daughter of Timothy and Louisa Elliott. To this union were born three children, Wilson Bailey, an infant son, and Mrs. Henrietta (Harry) Hoffman. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Hoffman of Jackson, and four grandchildren, Donald Bailey of Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Ethel (Charles) Morrell of Arizona, L. James Bailey, of Jackson, Michigan, and Donna Hoffman of Jackson. Mr. Bailey operated a barbershop in Hillsdale for a time and, more recently, was a groceryman in Frontier. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey lived on the old Elliot homestead near the Michigan/Ohio border for the last twenty years. The past four winters were spent with their daughter in Jackson. Mrs. Bailey passed away a year ago this month.

Henry Luther BAILEY

Henry Luther Bailey, 1910-1912 "Henry Luther Bailey, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bailey of Frontier, Mich., was quietly laid at rest in the cemetery at Frontier Wednesday, September 11, 1912. Death came to the little two year old after four days of terrible suffering from the cholera infantum. He was a bright child and will be greatly missed not only by the mother and father but by his older brother, Roscoe, aged 4 years, with whom he played and slept. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock in the Frontier M.E. church, the sermon being preached by the pastor, R. E. Saunders, whose text was Matt. 19:14, "Suffer the little children and forbid them not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." A large circle of friends expressed their sympathy to the bereaved parents by sending flowers which were very tastefully arranged in the church. The choir rendered good music and sung by request, "Sometime We'll Understand."

submitted by Floyd A. Bailey

John BAILEY

Reading Hustler, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, 18 March 1897, p.1.

John BAILEY, a Lake shore express messenger on this branch, died at Hillsdale last week. His home was at Columbus, O., where he leaves a wife and two children.

Submitter: Nancy Nally

Mrs. A.G. PADDOCK BAKER

Reading Hustler, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, 12 September 1906, p.1.

Mrs. A.G. BAKER, daughter of Andrew and Emily PADDOCK, was born in Aurelius, Cuyahoga county, N.Y., April 24, 1853, and died Aug. 16, 1906, aged 53 years, 3 months and 23 days. At the age of one year her parents moved to Hadley, Illinois, residing there five years, then moving to Reading, Mich., where her mother still lives. Feb. 15, 1872 she was married to A.G. BAKER. To this union four children were born, Rufus A., Lena B., Burton E., and Lulu M. OSGOOD, who with her mother, one brother and one sister, are still living, her father and one sister having gone before. Thus ends the earthly life of a loving wife, a true mother and an earnest christian.

Submitter: Nancy Nally

Mrs. Anna M. BASTIEN

Unknown Newspaper, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, September 2002

Anna M. Bastien, 82, a life-long resident of Pittsford, died Monday, Sept. 2, [2002], at Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was a 1937 graduate of Pittsford High School and a former machine operator at Hillsdale Steel Co. She enjoyed playing cards. She was preceded in death by her husband Herkle; and two infant sons, Clarence Fish and Thomas J. Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn Burkhart, Brenda Godfrey and Pamela McNair; two sons, Herkle J. and John A.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., Hudson.

Submitter: Pat McArthur

Mrs. Robert W. BATES (Maude Ardell FAIRBANKS)

Maude Ardell FAIRBANKS, the second daughter of James Edgar and Jennie (AINSWORTH) FAIRBANKS, was born in Pittsford Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, August 24, 1882 and passed to the life beyond on January 3, 1927, at the age of 44 years, 4 months and 9 days. When a small baby she was brought by her parents to the city of Hillsdale and here gained her education. At the age of twelve she united with the First Methodist Church.
On January 20, 1904, she was united in marriage to Robert W. BATES, and to this union were born four children, Vera L., Austin F., Erwin E., and Arlo D., all at home. They lived in and about Hillsdale until 1909 when the family moved to the city of Kalamazoo and while there they united with the First Methodist Episcopal Church of that city and took a deep interest in the city Rescue Mission work in which Mr. Bates took an active part. In 1915 the family returned to Hillsdale County making their home at Bankers and united with the Baptist church of that place in which her membership remained until her death.
Four years ago, when Mr. BATES was elected to the office of County Drain Commissioner, they moved to Hillsdale where she worked in the First Baptist Church of this city. She was a member of the Good Will Circle. She was also a member of the Bankers Grange and Hillsdale County Pomona Grange and the W.C.T.U.
She leaves to mourn her early death her immediate family; husband, one daughter and three sons; her aged mother, one sister, Mrs. Charles WILLIAMS of North Adams and a large number of relatives and friends.

Submitter: Sue Bates

BELDING, Frank

DIED
Frank M. Belding, a well known citizen of the county and business man of Eagle, died on Saturday, February 11. Mr. Belding had been in ill health for a number of years from heart trouble and his demise was not unlooked for. The remains were taken to the deceased's former home in Michigan for interment. Mrs. Belding and one son survive him.
Eagle County Blade (Red Cliff, Eagle County Colorado), Thursday, February 16, 1899 - Contributed 2009 by Pat McArthur

DIED
Mr. Frank Belding an old timer of the county and a well known business man of Eagle died at his home Saturday last. Mr. Belding has been an invalid for a number of years and has travelled for his health returning last summer. The remains were taken to Michigan, Mrs. Belding and son Ralph accompanying. Mr. Belding located at Dotsero where he was in business for years, later going to Eagle. He was generous and honest and was well liked by all who knew him.
Eagle County Times (Red Cliff, Eagle County Colorado), Saturday, February 18, 1899 - Contributed 2009 by Pat McArthur

Eagle.
From the Examiner.
Mrs. Frank Belding succeeded in getting away on Monday evening with the remains of her husband, on her way to Moscow, Michigan, where they will be buried.
Eagle County Blade (Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado), Thursday, February 23, 1899 - Contributed 2009 by Pat McArthur

Additional information indicates Frank Belding was born Jan. 14, 1850 in Moscow and married Miss Ellen O'Neill of Dotsero, Colorado. At the time of his death, it was reported they had one son, 8 years old, named Ralph, that his mother lived in Michigan, and that he was a Mason.

Jane M. PARDEE BENEDICT

Thursday, May 16, 1895 - Obituary

Jane M. PARDEE was born in Geddes, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Sept. 23, 1824. She was one of six children, the only one of whom now living is present here today.

At the age of nine years she removed with her parents from New York to Ohio, where she attended some of the best schools in the locality in which she lived, among them Wadsworth Academy, and was a pupil of the somewhat celebrated John MCGREGOR , who was remarkable for making up mind among those who attended his school; many of them went out to become teachers, among them Jane PARDEE, who taught her first term at Shook's Prairie, in Butler township.
Later while teaching in the Todtown district she became acquainted with Thomas W. BENEDICT and was married to him October 6, 1841. They lived on what is now known as the BUEL farm till 1846, when they purchased the farm on which they have ever since resided.

For over fifty-three years they fought the battles of life together and reared a family of six children, four of whom are still living and reside in this county. Only eighty days separate the times of their departure from earth.
Some time ago the mother presented her daughter Mrs. E. G. REYNOLDS , with a book and upon the fly-leaf she had written these words, which in part refer to last week's experiences, and no doubt but they were among her deepest heart thoughts: "My Child:- Remember thy mother, forget not her precepts, and oh, may thy life be as unspotted as is now this page. Give thy heart to God, and when you …(continuation is missing)

Submitter: Elaine Bennett-Sharp

Mary Jane BETTS

(The Reading Hustler) Mary Jane Hopkinson was born at Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York, Jan. 18, 1814, and died Feb. 6, 1898, aged 84 years, 19 days. She was married to Seth F. Betts Nov. 16, 1838, and united with the M.E. church in 1843 at Palmyra. She leaves and aged husband and five children in great sorrow, but their consolation is that the beautiful life here is continued in the world beyond. Tow children have gone before, and infant son, June 8, 1844, and a beloved daughter, Mrs. B.B. Odell, of Baldwinsville, N.Y., June 22, 1890. Mrs. Heman Weston, of Cambria, Mich., Sherman Betts, of Edgewood, Gratiot county, Mich., Mrs. J.W. Niblack, of Reading, Mich., Mrs. Charles Gilbert, of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Frank P. Blankenberg, of Syracuse, N.Y. remain. The many friends who will mourn her loss show the love they bore her. Many times in her last days, she spoke of them in loving kindness, recalling the pleasant years spent among them. They came to Michigan, March 1877, since then their home has been at Cambria village, loved and honored by all. The last three weeks of her life was spent at her daughter's , Mrs. J.W. Niblack's, Reading, where whe was watched with tender and loving care. Husband and children stood by her as she neared the river and watched her cross to the rest that is promised to the faithful.

Herman and Eliza Weston

Heman E. Weston & Eliza Eddie (Betts) Weston Died: October 28, 1903 OBITUARY: (The Reading Hustler) A strange fatality occurred at Cambria last Wednesday in the death of Mr. and Mrs. Heman Weston, who died five hours apart, both of typhoid fever. They had but recently returned from Saginaw, where they assisted in the care of a daughter and her husband, both of whom were sick with the same disease. Mr. and Mrs. Weston were among the pioneer residents of Cambria and were highly respected. A double funeral was held Saturday and the remains laid to rest in the same grave. Mr. Weston was 77 years of age and Mrs. Weston 68. The latter was a daughter of Seth Betts and a half-sister of Mrs. J. W. Niblack and Mrs. Chas. Gilbert, all of Reading.

Submitter Burt Fuller

"Aunt Phoebe" BICKFORD

Reading Hustler, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, 3 January 1906, p.1.

"Aunt Phoebe" BICKFORD died last Thursday at her home in Algansee, where she had resided over 60 years, at the advanced age of 93 years.

Submitter: Nancy Nally

Mertie Elizabeth SLATER BOLDT

Reading Hustler, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, 2 May 1906, p.1.

OBITUARY. Mertie Elizabeth SLATER, daughter of F.R. and Mary L. SLATER, was born Aug. 16, 1885, died April 23, 1906.
She was married to Wm. H.A. BOLDT Aug. 5, 1903. To them two children were born, Thelma Telibe and baby Darrel. When baby was three days old she passed away.
She leaves a kind and loving husband, two little children, father, mother, two brothers, John W., of Detroit, and Lowell, of Reading, and one sister, Regina BURLESON, of Reading.
Funeral services were held at her home in Albion, conducted by the M.E. pastor of that place. After the service the remains were brought to Reading for interment.

Submitter: Nancy Nally

Mary Christiana BORCK

1951

Hudson--Mrs. Mary Christiana BORCK, 116 School Street died Thursday morning. Resident of Hudson 38 years. Born 18 FEB 1880 Arvilla, IN to Christian and Elizabeth Frank Beuchner. Survived by husband Henry; five daughters Edith and Victoria at home, Mrs. John Mechlinski of Baltimore, MD, Miss Elizabeth Borck of Maybee, and Mrs. Raymond Bowers of Hudson, and two sons; Rev. Father Borck of Maybee and Joseph of Clinton; three sisters Mrs. Theresa Riss of Los Angeles, Miss Bertha Beuchner of Arvilla, IN, and Freda Beuchner of Ft. Wayne, IN and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Brown and Eagle Funeral Home. Abstracted from Hillsdale Daily News 21 JUNE 1951

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