Full Obituary Transcriptions

Addison, Nellie

Nellie R. ADDISON, 90, Grand Rapids, died 6:40 a.m. March 1, 1982 at Sturgis Hospital after a short illness. She was admitted Feb. 21. She was born in Grand Haven and was a Sturgis resident two years, coming from Grand Rapids. She married Fred J. ADDISON on July 6, 1916 in Grand Haven. He died Aug. 14, 1957. She was a housewife and member of the East Congregational Church of Grand Rapids.

Surviving are two sons, Robert ADDISON, Sturgis, and David R. ADDISON, Santa Ana, Calif.; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; a sister Mary BOON, Grand Haven; a brother George RUSTER, Robstown, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. ADDISON was born Oct. 7, 1891, daughter of Marinus and Petranella RUSTER. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Surviving grandchildren are Mrs. James W. (Laurie) DeHAVEN, Kalamazoo, and Cynthia Y. ADDISON, Kalamazoo.

Friends may call at the VanZanwick-Bartels and Kammeraad Funeral Home, Grand Haven, Tuesday evening. Religious services will be in the funeral home Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth J. SEMON, rector of the St. John's Episcopal Church, Sturgis, officiating. Burial will be in Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven. If desired memorials may be directed to the memorial fund of the St. John's Episcopal Church, Sturgis. Envelopes are available at the Foglesong Funeral Home. Foglesong's had charge of the arrangements in Sturgis. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Ahlgrim, Mrs. Carl

Obituary from The Acorn as follows: Mrs. Carl Ahlgrim , was

born Sept. 4, 1839, at Basephol, Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany.

In 1863 she came to America with her parents, and settled near Colon, Mich., and on February 20, 1865, she was married to Carl Ahlgrim .

After nine years residence near Colon Mr. and Mrs. Ahlgrim moved to Burr Oak township, where they have lived for about forty years, and where she died, Saturday, April 4, 1914, at the age of 74 years and seven months.

To Mr. and Mrs. Ahlgrim were born ten children,

one of whom died in infancy.

Mrs. Ahlgrim leaves to mourn her loss an aged

husband, six sons and three daughters - Fred J. of Spokane, Washington; William

C. and Mrs. Chas Sindlinger of Alberta, Canada; Charles, Henry J., John,

and Mrs. John Hagen of Burr Oak, Mich., and Mrs. Otto C. Lampe of

Toledo, Ohio, and Frank J. of Matteson township, Branch county, Mich.,

and 21 grandchildren and two brothers.

The funeral was held April 8, from the Lutheran church,

in Burr Oak village, of which church the deceased had been a lifelong member,

Rev. Noffze and Undertaker Renshal officiating.

Burial was in the village cemetery.

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Card of Thanks. - We wish to thank the neighbors and

friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and burial of our dear

wife and mother, also the pastor, the choir, and for the floral offerings.

Carl Ahlgrim and Family.

ATWATER, Belle

Mrs. A. Belle ATWATER, 82, a resident of Sturgis for the last 35 years, was

found dead this morning at her home at 200 1/2 N. Clay St. The discovery was

made by her son, Otis ATWATER, of this city. Death was attributed to a heart

attack.

Mrs. ATWATER was born in Mercer County, Oh., March 10, 1874. She was married to Edgar D. ATWATER, who preceded

her in death in 1934. Mrs. ATWATER was a member of the Sturgis Methodist Church

and was affiliated with Jacob Rebekah Lodge and the Royal Neighbors. She was a

past noble grand in the Rebekah's and was awarded the degree of Chivalry in this

order. She was also a member of Patriarch Militia No. 12 of Kalamazoo. Surviving

are her daughter, Mrs. Edward (Blanche) MURRAY, and her son, Otis ATWATER, both

of Sturgis and two grandsons.

Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home

where services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, with Byron A. HAHN, D. D., pastor

of First Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will take place in Riverside

Cemetery at Howe, Ind. (November 28, 1956) (No family connection to submitter.)

Elnora N. ATWATER

Sturgis-Elnora N. ATWATER, 79, 208 Gateway Village, died June 26, 1989, at

Thurston Woods Village, following an extended illness. She was born Jan.

27, 1910, in Ray, Ind., a daughter of George D. and Daisy (COX) FINK. On

Dec. 5, 1936, she married Otis W. ATWATER, in LaGrange, Ind. He died April

8, 1972. She was a Sturgis resident for more than 60 years, coming from

Reading. She attended Reading High School and was employed at Kirsch

Company, Sturgis. She also was a homemaker and a member of the First

Baptist Church, Sturgis, where she had taught in the Sunday School department

for more than 40 years and had served in several other branches of the

church. She had served on the church education and mission committees, was

president of the Mission Society and past president of the Philathea Class.

Surviving are two sons, Donald E. ATWATER, Shrewbury, Pa., and Robert L.

ATWATER, Tremont, Ill.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two

sisters, Mary LYTLE, Sturgis and Mrs. Delbert ELLIS, Hillsdale; and several

nieces and nephews. Relatives may call after 2 p.m. today where the family

will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today. Services are at 10

a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Sturgis with John BENHAM

officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be

directed to the First Baptist Church, Sturgis. Envelopes are available at

the funeral home. (No family connection to submitter.)

Baker, Lulu M.

Sturgis - Lulu M. BAKER, 97, died July 16, 1988, following a short illness. She

was born Jan. 20, 1891, in Sturgis, a daughter of Henry and Sophia (FALKENSTEIN)

VOLPEL. On Nov. 21, 1921, she married Edgar BAKER in Howe, Ind. He died July 7,

1960. She was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a homemaker. She had taught school

for 10 years. She lived during the summers on Swarthmore Circuit of Chautauqua,

serving one year as an advance person. She was a lifelong member of St. John's

Episcopal Church and St. John's Guild and a charter member of the Grobhiser

Guild. She was active in several bridge clubs. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.

Peter (Betty) JACKSON, Sturgis. Relatives and friends may call from 6-8 p.m

Tuesday at the Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis. The Requiem Mass is at 11 a.m.

Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Allyne SMITH, JR.

officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be

directed to St. John's Episcopal Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral

home. (No family connection to submitter.)

Barnes, Louis F.

BARNES - - Mr. Louis F. Barnes, aged 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on

Monday afternoon June 17, 1996, at Butterworth Hospital. He was born in

Gibson City, IL the son of William and Nora Fitzhenry Barnes on July 30,

1915. He was a graduate of Centreville High School in 1935. Louis owned a 5

& 10 Store in Centreville, MI and during this time he was appointed branch

manager of the State License Bureau. While in Centreville, he served as

Village Clerk, and Justice of the Peace. Louis served his country during WW

II in the Army with the Armored Infantry. He moved to Rockford in 1949 and

was an active member of the Bostwick Lake Congregational Church serving as

moderator and on the board of Trustees and Deacon. Louis retired from Lear

Siegler (Smith Industries) in 1978 after 26.5 years. Then he was appointed

building inspectors for Grattan Township for four years. He was raised a

Master Mason at Mt. Herman Lodge #24 in Centreville, MI, transferring to the

Rockford Lodge #246 F & AM where he served as Master of the Lodge. Louis

also was a member of Rockford Chapter #215 OES and was a Past Matron. He is

a member of the York Rites Bodies, Pat High Priest of Kent Chapter #106,

Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Tyre Council #10, Past Commander of

DeMolai Commandry #10, Past Commander of DeMolai commandry #10, has received

the KYCH. He is a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of

Grand Rapids, Past Thrice Potent Master of the Lodge of Perfection, Past

Member of the Board of Trustees, 33 degree Honorary member of the Supreme

Council, a member of Saladin Shrine Temple, a member of Furniture City High

Twelve, am member of Mt. Moriah Council #128 Allied Masonic Degrees. On

August 11, 1940, he married the former Leola "Lee" Shears, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Johnlynne and David Frays of Centreville

and Gary L. and Valerie Barnes of Royal Oak; his grandchildren, Steven and

Abby Frays of Edwardburg, Karin Link of Kalamazoo, Matthew and Gail Barnes

and Amy Barnes of Royal Oak; his great-grandchildren; Canden Barnes, Travis

Frays and Amber Frays; his sisters, Josephine Washburn and Ethel Kirby of

Sturgis and Alice Snow of Kalamazoo; his brother William and Ruth BARNES of

Buchanan; nieces and nephews.

The service will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 at Bostwick Lake

Congregational Church with his friend and Pastor, The Rev. Dr. Gary L. Davis

officiating. Internment in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids. A Masonic

Memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening in the funeral

home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider to the

Bostwick Lake Congregational Church or Saladin Shrine Crippled Children

Foundation. Relatives and friends may meet Louis' family from 2 to 4 and 7

to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford

Bean, John E.

John E. BEAN, 71, of Rt. 1, Howe, died Monday in LaGrange County Hospital.

He was born Nov. 9, 1886. Surviving are his wife, Minnie, who is a patient

in the Marks Nursing Home in Mongo; two brothers, Hewett, of New Buffalo, Mich.

and Horace, of Ohio; one sister Ella BEAN

of Sturgis, Mich.; and his stepmother, Mrs. Mary ARNOLD, of New Buffalo,

Mich. The body is at the Shoup Funeral Home in Howe, where services will

be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday. Interment will take place in Riverside

Cemetery in Howe. (No family connection to submitter.)

Bare, George C.

South Bend, Ind.-George C. BARE, 64, of 5125 W. Colfax, South Bend, died Monday

in South Bend Memorial Hospital after an illness of four months. He was

born in Sturgis, Sept. 3, 1911, and moved to South Bend from Sturgis 25 years

ago. He was a carpenter by trade. On Aug. 5, 1934, he was married to

Margaret SIMON in Constantine. Surviving are the widow; a son, John D., of

Coloma, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra NEWMAN, Niles, and Wanda BARE,

Elkhart,; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandson; a brother, Jacob, of Sturgis; and

four sisters, Mrs. Eunice (VANEK) and Mrs. Ethel SITES, Elkhart; Mrs. Ralph

(Neva) SWIHART, Sturgis; and Mrs. Eva ADAMS, Pheonix, Ariz. Services will

be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Hickey Funeral Home, 2700 Lincoln Way

West, South Bend. Interment will take place in Constantine, Mich.

(April 1976) (No family connection to submitter.)

Bryie, Ruth E.

Howe, Ind. - Ruth E. BRYIE, 87, 416 S. Fifth St., died 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11,

1983 at her home. Born in Ovid, Mich., she was a Howe resident for two years.

She had lived in Ocala, Fla. for 20 years and was a Sturgis resident for most of

her life. On Feb. 20, 1911, she was married

to Alfred W. BRYIE. He died April 27, 1959. During World War II, she was

employed by Nelson Restaurant and Bing's Restaurant. Most of her life was spent

as a homemaker. She was a former member of Capt. John J. Kelley Veterans of

Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Mildred)

RUSSELL, Howe; two sons, Alfred William BRYIE, JR., San Diego, Calif., and

Richard D. BRYIE, Beaumont, Texas; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren;

several nieces and nephews. Ruth E. BRYIE was born April 9, 1895, daughter

of Charles D. and Sarah M. (RYAN) THOMPSON. She was preceded in death by her

husband, parents, one son, Charles D. BRYIE in 1975, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel

McGUIRE. Friends may call at Foglesong Funeral Home beginning Thursday

evening. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home 1 p.m. Saturday

with the Rev. Richard HADDAD of the Christ Community Church officiating.

Interment will take place in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Mich. If desired,

memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes are

available at the funeral home. (No family connection to submitter.)

Bartold, Clara

Centreville - Clara BARTOLD, 89, formerly of 703 W. Congress St., Sturgis, died

Dec. 3, 1986 at the Fairview Medical Care Facility, following an extended

illness. She was born July 2, 1897, in Bronson, a daughter of Michael and

Anna (MALOVEY) KIBILOSKI. On Aug. 29, 1920, he

married Peter BARTOLD in Bronson. He died Feb. 15, 1974. She was a

Sturgis area resident most of her life. She was a lifelong

homemaker. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sturgis, and a

past member of the church Altar Society. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.

John (Geraldine) WHITE, Danville, Ill.; one son, Virgil BARTOLD, White Pigeon;

eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Floyd

(Lucille) SMOKER, Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Matthew (Stella) NOVAKOWKSI,

Bronson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Relatives and friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Foglesong Funeral Home,

Sturgis, where the family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today and 3-5

p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday

at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy

Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. James PEARL officiating. Entombment

will be in Oak Lawn Mausoleum. Memorials may be directed to Holy Angels

Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral. home. (No

family connection to submitter.)

Bashore, George

George

BASHORE, 96, 201 Washington St., died July 19, 1987, at Veterans Hospital,

Battle Creek, where he had been admitted July 16. He had been ill for four

years. He was born Nov. 13, 1890, in LaGrange County, Ind. a son of Jackson and

Dora (PHILIP) BASHORE. On Sept. 14, 1918, he married Letty L. TWINING in Elkton,

Md. He was a Sturgis resident for the past 69 years coming from Wolcottville,

Ind. He had owned and operated a furniture refinishing business in Sturgis after

retiring as an engineer from Harvey Paper Company, Sturgis, in 1958.

Before that, he had been employed as an engineer at the A. Miller Company,

Sturgis. He was a life member of the Sturgis Prairie Oddfellows Lodge 37; the

Fred A. Rogers Encampment of Oddfellows 25, Quincy; Oriental Canton 19, Battle

Creek; Newman-Wenzel Post 73 American Legion; Captain John J. Kelley Post 1355

Veterans of Foreign Wars; Meridian Sun Lodge 76, LaGrange, Ind.; Canton Colfax

12 Patriarchs Militant of Kalamazoo; Order of the Eastern Star Olive Branch

Chapter 2; and the World War I Veterans, Kalamazoo. He had received a 50-year

jewel from Sturgis Prairie Oddfellows Lodge 37 and was responsible for the

hospital bed program offered by the lodge. His garage was used to store and loan

hospital beds and wheelchairs to the public. He had received the Citizen of the

Year award, the Golden Award for the American Legion Post and a 50-year pin from

the Masonic Lodge of Wolcottville. He had actively participated in the

collection of funds for the purchase of the local VFW Post Home. He was

recognized as a "Good Neighbor" on two occasions by the Kiwanis Club.

He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Navy for four years and in

the U.S. Marine Corps for four years.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Florence LABADIE, Roseville, and Margaret

BAKER, Sturgis; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several

nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Georgedean WYER,

in 1965; one sister and two brothers. Relatives and friends my call after

6 p.m. today at the Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis, where the family will

receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Masonic

services are at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home by the Meridian Sun Lodge 76,

LaGrange. Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the

Rev. Don

HERRINGTON, First Baptist Church, officiating, with memorial services being

conducted by the Sturgis Prairie Oddfellows Lodge 37. Burial will be in Oak Lawn

Cemetery with full military rites being conferred by the Captain John J. Kelley

Post 1355 VFW. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver -

(No family connection to submitter.)

Beckwith, Beatrice B.

Sturgis-Beatrice B. BECKWITH, 77, 128 S. Nottawa St., died Jan. 5, 1985, at

Millerâs Merry Manor Nursing Home, LaGrange, Ind., where she was a resident

for one day. She was born Aug. 4, 1907, in Sturgis, a daughter of Orlo and Marie

(McKALE) BECKWITH and was a lifelong Sturgis resident. For many years, she was

manager of the Strand Theater until her retirement in 1968. She was also

employed by the Colonial Motor Inn. Surviving are one half-brother, Charles

MEESE, Venice, Fla.; three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by

her parents; two sisters, Winola MUSTONE and Josephine SITES; and two brothers,

Bryant and William BECKWITH. Relatives and friends may call at the Foglesong

Funeral Home, Sturgis, where services are 3 p.m. today. The Rev. Joseph LIDDICK,

Wesleyan Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Nottawa Cemetery. Memorials

may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the

funeral home. (No family connection to submitter.)

Blackney, Wilber

Tequesta, Fla.-Wilber F. BLACKNEY, age 75, 100 Intercoastal Place, Tequesta,

died June 18, 1979. He is survived by his wife, Hazel (ANDERSON); a son, Jack,

Miami; two daughters, Sally SCHULTE, Sarasota, Fla., and Doris ROGERS, Battle

Creek, Mich.; a brother Kenneth JORDON, Allegan, Mich.; three sisters, Delilah

DARLING, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Maxine LING, Lake Mills, Wis., and Miriam JORDON,

Vicksburg, Mich.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. BLACKNEY

was a former member of the Sturgis Elks Lodge. Funeral services will be held

Wednesday at the Village Funeral Home, Jupiter, Fla. Memorials my be

made by contributing to the charity of oneâs choice. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Bonham, Cora M.

The Sturgis Journal July 1993

Cora M. Bonham, 99, of 206 Broadway, died on July 25, 1993, in the Sturgis hospital after a short illness.

She was born on March 29, 1894 in Colon township, daughter of the late John and Mary (Hostetler) Carper. She attended the Tyler rural school.

She was married to Clare C. Bonham on April 3, 1912 in Centreville. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1963.

Mrs. Bonham had lived in and around Colon all her life. She was a member of Magic Senior Citizens.

Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Marguerite) Sprowl and Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Lundstrom of Colon; son, Robert A. of Nottawa; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bonham was preceded in death by a daughter, Bernice Willard, in 1987; two grandsons, a granddaughter, a brother and two sisters.

There will be no visitation. Graveside service and interment of cremains will be held on Saturday at Lakeside cemetery in Colon, Michigan at 11:00 a.m., with David J. Farrell officiating. Schipper funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Colon Rescue Squad or Colon Meals on Wheels.

Brunson, Dr. Allen E.

Dr. Allen E. BRUNSON, 60, a benefactor and friend to countless persons on all

walks of life, died at 10:55 a.m. Sunday in Sturgis Memorial Hospital. He had

made a valiant effort to regain his health during the past year and one-half

after the discovery of cancer was made. He had

been under care, at intervals, in the University Hospital at Ann Arbor and was

last admitted to the hospital here on Oct. 31. Dr. BRUNSON became widely known

in the Sturgis community and area through his devoted care to his patients. He

had moved to Sturgis 24 years ago to

become associated with Dr. John P. SHELDON in the surgical profession and the

practice of medicine. He was graduated from the University of Michigan medical

school at Ann Arbor in 1935. His first practice was with the Coldwater State

Home and Training School and after one-year tenure there, he opened offices in

Colon where he remained for nine years before moving to Sturgis. Dr. BRUNSON was

a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American Medical Association,

St. Joseph County Medical Society, Sturgis Rotary Club and a member of the

founding board of the Froh Community Home. His chief hobby was railway

locomotive engines, trains, equipment maintenance, railway bridge structure and

train travel. This led to his membership in the Railroad and Locomotive

Historical Society. Dr. BRUNSON was born at Ganges, July 17, 1909, a son of Dr.

Eugene and Grace (HATHWAY) BRUNSON. His marriage to Margaret STEKETEE was

solemnized June 27, 1936 at Holland. Surviving are his

widow, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Donald E. (Mary) WILLIAMS of San Jose,

Calif., and Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) ELZINGA of Charlotteville, Va., one son, John

BRUNSON, a student at Colorado State University at Ft. Collins; his mother,

Orlando, Fla; one sister, Mrs. Walter (Alice)

SCOTT, Okemos, and one grandson. Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home

where rites will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Charles B. HAHN,

pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Private graveside

services for members of the family will

be observed at the Oak Lawn Cemetery following the funeral home rites.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the church of

their choice, the Sturgis Memorial Hospital Remembrance fund or any of the local

nursing homes. Envelopes are available at the

funeral home. (December 13, 1969) (No family connection to submitter.)

Funeral services for Dr. Allen E. BRUNSON, 60, who had served the Sturgis and

community area for nearly a quarter of a century as a surgeon and general

practitioner, were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday), in the Foglesong

Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles HAHN, pastor of the First United Methodist

Church, of which Dr. BRUNSON was a member, was the officiant and Mrs. John D.

YOUNG the organist. The committal rites were observed at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Dr. John P. SHELDON, Dale FAUNCE, Robert FINLAY, George

FIELD, Robert E. A. BOYLE and Paul OSWALD. Attending in a group were members of

the nursing staff and nursesâ aides from Sturgis Memorial Hospital. Others

were members of the St. Joseph County Medical Society and the Froh Community

Home which Dr. BRUNSON helped to found. The prominently-known physician died in

Sturgis Memorial Hospital after a long illness due to

cancer. He had resided at 507 Mortimer St.

Bryarly, Harold D. "Bud"

MOTTVILLE-- Harold D. "Bud" Bryarly Jr., 58, of 69639 Thomas Road, died Oct. 27, 1996, at his home after an extended illness.

He was born Sept. 22, 1938 in Elkhart, Ind., a son of Harold D. and Evelyn (Drudge) Bryarly Sr.

On April 18, 1959, he married Nancy L. Green in Niles. They moved to the Mottville area 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 Conservation 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 Rondevous reinactments of the old days.

Surviving 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, Ind; four sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) Neely, Jancie Alwine, Mrs. Danny (Mary) Dull, and Mrs. Doug (Nancy) Albaugh, all of Elkhart; one brother, Richard Artley of Elkhart; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; his step-father, Eugene Dewayne Artley; and his grandparents.

There will be no visitation. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mottville Bible Church with Rev. Dennis Snyder officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of Sturgis or the Mottville Bible Church. Envelopes are available at the Farrand Funeral Home, which will handle the arrangements.

Bryarly, Nancy Lou

White Pigeon-- Nancy Lou Bryarly, 67, of 69639 TYhomas Road, Mottville Twp. White Pigeon, Mich. died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Sturgis Hospital after a one-week illness.

She was born Feb. 7, 1939, in Battle Creek, a daughter of Willard and Neva (Mayo) Green, and has resided in the Mottville area since 1968, coming from Niles.

She was a homemaker and was employed at Syndiacte Stor Fixtures in Middlebury and Kenco and was a self-employed house cleaner. She was also a honary member of the pokagon Long Rifles, Medicine Bear Clan, and Brothers of the Wind. Her greatest joy was helping raise her grandchildren and great grandchild and helping them obtain their goals.

Surviving are: two daughters, Pamela Bigelow of White Pigeon, and Paula WIlson-Case ( Michael Schneider) of LaGrange, Ind.; one son, Harold D. Bryarly III of White Pigeon; five grandchildren, Nichoals and Matthew Bigelow, Kelly and Zebulon Wilson and Joseph Case; a great granddaughter, RyLeigh Bigelow; and a sister, Mary Ann Burdue of Niles. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mottville Bible Church with Rev. MIchael 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 Twp. Library or the Mottville Bible CHurch. Envelpoes are available at the funeral home.

CHRIS BURNAHM

Chris Burnahm was born in Matteson township, near Bronson, Michigan on July 2, 1874, and departed this life on Wednesday morning, July 8, 1925, at the age of 50 years 11 months and 29 days, at his home in Matteson township.

He resided at his birthplace nearly all his life.

On January 1, 1896, he was united in marriage to Miss Maude Decker of Matteson. To this union, seven children were born. Raymond of Matteson, Victor of Three Rivers, Rex, Shirley, and Fay, at home, Mrs. Ruby Cattell of Bronson, and Harry, who died several years ago in infancy.

His health had been very good until two years ago this August when he was taken ill with pneumonia. Since that time he had been gradually failing. His serious condition had not been realized until a few weeks ago, when he began to fail rapidly. He was a devoted husband, a most loving and comforting father, and a friend to all, ever ready with a helping hand to those in need.

Besides the wife and six children, he survived by the grandchildren, Neva Mae Cattell and Amos, Dale Burnham, two brothers, Albert and Charles of Matteson, and three nephews, Don Burnham of Matteson, and LaVerne and Leone Eberhard of Big Point, Miss.

IN MEMORY

We have lost our darling father,

he has bid us all addeu,

He has gone to live in heaven,

But his person is lost in view,

Oh! but know we loved him,

Oh! how hard to give him up,

But an angel came down for him,

And took him from our flock.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father, the donors of flowers those furnishing cars, Mrs. Carrie Snyder and Mrs. Irene Elliott for the music and Rev. Ware for his many conforting words.

Mrs. Maude Burnham and family

Milo Burnham

M. BURNHAM DIES IN EAST LEROY

EAST LEROY-May 17, 1955-Milo Victor Burnham, 57, died suddenly Sunday evening of a heart attack at his home in East Leroy, Mich.

He was born in Matteson Township, Branch County, Mich., Apr. 2, 1898, a child of Christie and Maud (Decker) Burnham.

He lived in the East Leroy area for the last 25 years. Mr. Burnham was associated with the Calhoun County Road Commission as a truck driver for several years.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE one son, Dale Burnham, of Centreville; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ruby VanBlarcom, of Clear Lake, Mich.; four brothers, Fay, of Jackson; Rex and Shirley, of Colon, and Ray, of Matteson Lake.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 P.M. in the Spencer Funeral Home of Athens with the Rev. Sidney Short officiating.

Burial will be in Colon Cemetery.

REX E. BURNHAM

COLON-Rex E. Burnham, 64, 631 W. State St., died early Sunday evening, shortly after being admitted to Sturgis Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Matteson Township, Branch County, Jan. 14, 1900, a son of Chris and Maude (Decker) Burnham. He had lived in and around Colon most of his life and had attended the Shaw Town School in Branch County.

He was married to Bertha Bower Jan. 25, 1928 in Three Rivers. He was a farmer for several years and for the last 10 years he had been employed by the Haas Corp., Mendon.

Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Edward V. of North Canton, Ohio, Leonard R. and Jack L., both of Colon; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Glen (Ruby) Van Blarcom of Jackson; one brother, Shirley of Colon and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Schipper Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Mr. G.C. Wright, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery .

Butler, Earl

Earl M. BUTLER, 69, prominently known in Sturgis after nearly 40 years residence

here, died at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sturgis Memorial Hospital after an illness that

became serious last May 23. His home was at 207 S. Monroe St. Mr. BUTLER had

been associated with the New York Central Railroad since 1908. When he moved to

Sturgis he became freight agent with the NYC two years later - a position he

retained until he retired a little over three years ago. He was born in Morenci,

Mich., March 29, 1887, and was a son of C. A. and Cora (COFFIN) BUTLER. His

marriage to Ethel DEYO took place at Erie, Mich., July 26, 1908. In addition to

his railroad duties, Mr. BUTLER was active in Masonry and the Sturgis Exchange

Club. He was a member of Meridian Sun Lodge No. 49, F. and A.M., and the Royal

Arch Masons and in the latter organization he had served for many years as

secretary. As secretary of the Exchange Mr. BUTLER became its outstanding

official in this group of officers. He is survived by his wife, at home; three

daughters: Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) HART of Knox, Ind., Mrs. Robert (Alice) SHIPP

of Scarsdale, N.Y., and Mrs. George (Betty Jane) GOTTSCHALK of Kensington, Md.;

his father C. A. BUTLER of Valparaiso, Ind.; two brothers: Ceil A. BUTLER of

Elkhart, and W. A. BUTLER of Valparaiso. Other survivors are six grandchildren.

A son Earl Jr., preceded him in death in 1928. Friends may call at the Foglesong

Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with members of the

Meridian Sun Lodge No. 49 in charge of services. Interment will take place

at Oak Lawn Cemetery. (June 6, 1956) (No family connection to submitter.)

Carver, Lottie Mae

Mrs. Lottie Mae CARVER, 93, a familiar personality in Sturgis for almost 60 years,

died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, in Sturgis Memorial Hospital, where she had been

under care for the last 10 days. Over the past number of years Mrs. CARVER had

made her home in the Sturges Home at 129 S. Nottawa St. She was born in Steuben

County, Ind., Apr. 7, 1873, a daughter of Hugh D. and Emeline (WEST) VAN PELT.

Her marriage to William CARVER, who also had been widely known here, took place

in Orland, Ind., Dec. 3, 1893. He had preceded her in death in 1942. Mrs. CARVER

was a member of the First Baptist Church, and had been active in the Golden

Age Club and Mothers of World War Two. She was an honorary member of Neuman-Wenzel

Post American Legion Auxiliary and in this guise she acquired the name of ãCookie

Queenä in Sturgis during the last war. Surviving are four daughters;

Mrs. G. Orley (Irene) KRIBS, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) PRENTICE and Mrs. Paul (Grace)

JONES, all of Sturgis and Mrs. Clifton (Roberta) BEAVER, of Battle Creek. Also

surviving are two sons: Hugh CARVER, of Hillsdale, Mich., and Robert CARVER, of

Sturgis. Others who survive include 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren,

her sister, Mrs. John (Blanche) TELLER, of Battle Creek, and a number of

nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be observed at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,

at the Foglesong Funeral Home, with the Rev. M. J. PALMER, pastor of the First

Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Sunday morning. If desired,

memorial contributions may be directed to the First Baptist Church Building

Fund. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver

Cleveland, Dewey H.

Howe, Ind. - Dewey H. CLEVELAND, 90, died July 7, 1989, at the LaGrange

Hospital. He was born March 9, 1899, in Shipshewana, a son of James and

Frances (WOLF) CLEVELAND. On July 13, 1953, he married Wilda WOODS in

Angola. She died in 1971. He had been employed at the United

Telephone Company and Formed Tubes, Sturgis. Surviving are one son, Lehman

CLEVELAND, Allen; and one daughter-in-law. He was preceded in death by his

parents, one step-son, one great-grandson, four brothers and one sister.

Relatives and friends may call from 1-4 p.m. (Ind. time) Sunday at the Shoup-Carney-Frost

Funeral Home, Howe, where services are at 1 p.m. (Ind. time) Monday.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Howe. Memorials may be directed to

the American Heart Association. (No family connection to submitter.)

Cone, Chester A.

Chester A. CONE, 75, of 609 N. Lakeview Ave., who had served as the veterans

counselor for St. Joseph County for 26 years, died at 5:36 a.m. Friday in

Sturgis Hospital, where he had been admitted two hours earlier. He had been in

ill health since 1960. Mr. CONE had retired in

1944, because of disability, as a railway clerk for the federal government, a

position he had held since 1921. He assumed the position of veterans counselor

the same year, and continued with the work until he retired in 1970. A veteran

of the first World War, in the 64th Infantry, 7th Division, as a first aid man

on the Mexican border and in France and Germany, Mr. CONE was life member (50

years) of Neuman-Wenzel Post No. 73 of the American Legion, and served as a

commander in 1930; as district commander in 1933 and also had been state vice

commander of the organization. He was awarded in a Citation of Meritorius

Service in 1960. He also was a past chef-de-gare of the local 40 et 8; was a

life member of Capt. John J. Kelley Post No. 1355 of the Veterans of Foreign

Wars; was a member of the ãCootieä organization of the VFW, serving in many

district functions; was a past commander of the Disabled American

Veterans and had served as service officer for many years. The Sturgis Exchange

Club extended its highest honor, its book of Golden Deeds, to Mr. CONE in 1972.

Mr. CONE was born April 18, 1897, in Elkhart, Ind., to Willard and Emily

(BARNES) CONE. He and Augusta A. HAVENS were married Dec. 27, 1919, in Sherwood,

Mich. They moved to Elkhart, in 1927. Surviving are the widow; three

daughters, Mrs. Donald (Jean) TOZER of Sturgis; Mrs. Lawrence (June) DOOLITTLE

of Shippensburg, Pa.; and Mrs. Frank (Lorraine) FINNERMAN of Sturgis; seven

grandsons; five granddaughters; one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and

nephews.

His parents, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home beginning Saturday noon. Services

will be held at 1:30 p. m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church with the

pastor, the Rev. Hilding KILGREN, officiating. Full military honors will be

conferred in Oak Lawn Cemetery by the American Legion and the Veterans of

Foreign Wars. (Dec. 8, 1972) (No family connection to submitter.)

Decker, Allen Eugene

Allen Eugene Decker, 58, of 120 Mill Street, died unexpectedly Sunday noon at his home. He had been in failing health for the last six years.

He was born in Colon on Oct. 24, 1922, a son of G. Howard and Vernie A. (Hackenburg) Decker. He had lived all his life in the Colon area.

Mr. Decker graduated from Colon high school with the Class of 1941. He was married to Mary West on Nov. 22, 1947 in Angola, Indiana. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, and he worked for the Harter Corp. in Sturgis until poor health forced his retirement.

He was a member of Colon American Legion Post 454, and he had been active in Little League and Cub Scouts.

Survivors include: his wife, Mary; three daughters, Leah, Terri and Barbara, all of Colon; two sons, Allen E. II of Angola, Indiana, and Phillip R. of Colon; two grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fullerton of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Alton (Thelma) Wattles of Sherwood, Mrs. Harold (Mae) Adams and Mrs. Reynold (Hilda) Jones of Colon, Mrs. Mildred Loudenslager of Sherwood, and Miss Donna Decker of Colon; six brothers, O.F., Robert and Lloyd of Colon, Clair of Lake City, Glenn of Leonidas, and Dr. N.K. of Brownsburg, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

Services were held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3:30 from the Schipper funeral home, with Rev. Tony Rodriguez of St. Louis, Michigan officiating. Interment was made in South Colon cemetery with military honors conferred by Colon American Legion Post 454. Bearers were Gary L., L. Burr and Dennis N. Decker, John B. Wattles, Thomas Loudenslager, James H. Ryan and Bradley R. Jones.

Decker, George

Burr Oak Acorn, Aug 6, 1891 -

George Decker was called from time to eternity last Friday morning, July 31, 1891, and was buried Sunday, August 2, 1891, aged 72 years 5 months and 6 days. One of the largest concourses of people followed him to his last resting place, his wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters remain to mourn his departure, and 1 son and 1 daughter preceeded him to the spirit world. Burial was made in the South Colon Cemetery (Eberhard), south of Colon. Rev. T. F. Bacher officiated, portion of scriptures, Job 5:26.

Decker, DR. Norman K.

Oct. 30, 1920-March 27, 2003

Dr. Norman K. Decker, D.V.M., age 82 of Breman, Ind. and formerly of Colon, died on Thursday, March 27 at the Miller's Merry Manor of Wakarusa, Ind.

Norman was born in Colon Township on Oct. 30, 1920, a son to the late G. Howard and Vernie A. (Hackenburg) Decker.

Norman's early life was spent in rural Colon, he also lived in Middlebury, Monon, Brook and Brownsburg, Ind. returning to Colon in 1986 to make their home on Sturgeon Lake, and moving to Breman in 1999.

Norman graduated from the Colon High School with the class of 1938, and from Michigan State University in 1943.

On Sept. 5, 1942 he married Leah L. Cotton in Lansing. Norman worked for the State of Indiana Veterinarian Office in the ephemerally department, he also had his private veterinarian practice in Brook, retiring in 1986.

Norman was a member of the Colon United Methodist Church, and he served on the board of directors of the American Lung Association, Hendricks County Board of Health, South Newton School Corporation and Indiana Veterinarian Association. Norman was a Boy Scout leader for many years; he received the Sagamora of Wabash award "outstanding service" by Governor of the State of Indiana.

His wife Leah, three daughters: Cheryl and Tom Teghtmeyer of Bremen, Kimberly and Cecil Calloway of Brookston, and Melissa Decker of Breman, seven grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one sister, Donna Decker of Colon and several nieces and nephews survive Norman. In addition to his family he is survived by a Vietnamese family adopted in 1980, Hoang and Hue and three adopted daughters, Thuy, Thy and Trang.

He was preceded in death by five sisters and nine brothers.

The family received relatives and friends on March 30 at the Schipper Funeral Home, LTD in Colon. Funeral Services celebrating the life of Dr. Norman Decker were held on Monday March 31 at 1 p.m. at the Colon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Arthur C. Murphy officiating. Interment followed in South Colon Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Colon United Methodist Church or the South Colon Reformed Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Decker, Robert L.

Robert L. Decker, 74, of Decker Road in Colon, died Friday, July 9, 1999, in Sturgis Hospital. He was born on Oct. 17, 1924 in Colon Township to the late G. Howard & Vernie A. Hackenburg Decker.

He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1943 and lived all of his life in the Colon area. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

For 30 years he worked for G.F. Business of Sturgis, retiring in 1983.

He married Letha J. Dingman on Nov. 5, 1949 in Angola, Ind. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Karen Bittner of Battle Creek and Dianne Denney of Colon; two sons, Gary Decker of Athens, and Dale Decker of Coldwater; 10 grandchildren: Stacy and Shawna Bittner, Sheila, Ricki, Tim, and Luke Decker, Joshua and Rosemary Denney, and Aaron and Jessica Decker, two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred Loudenslager of Sherwood, Hilda Jones and Donna Decker, both of Colon; and a brother Dr. Norman K. Decker of Bremen, Ind.

Bob was a member of the Colon American Legion Post No. 454 and the American Rifle Association. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and most of all, his garden.

He was preceded in death by eight brothers; Wren O., Earl L., A. Pearl, A. Eugene, Oscar F., Lloyd H., Clair M., and Glenn G. Decker, and three sisters; Thelma W. Wattles, Ila Mae Adams, and Margaret A. Fullerton.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Schipper Funeral Home Ltd. of Colon where services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13 with David J. Farrell officiating. Interment will follow at South Colon Cemetery. Military Honors will be conferred by the Colon American Legion Post No. 454.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Colon Rescue Squad or the South Colon St. Paul's Reformed Church building fund.

Decker, Susan

Susan Decker was born in Mifflin county, Pa., May 1, 1824; died March 28, 1901, aged 79 years, 10 months and 27 days. Her maiden name was Susan Eberhard. She was married to George Decker at the age of 17 and came to Michigan soon after their marriage and settled on the Nieman farm, a short distance east of the Brick church, South Colon. Six children were born to this union and three are left to mourn the departure of the devoted mother, viz: Mrs. Foster King, Mrs. Jacob Rich, and Byron Decker, east of Colon. Besides her children she leaves behind two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Stailey, Mary and Reuben, and many, many other relatives and dear friends.

Mrs. Decker was most highly respected by all who knew her. She was of a very amiable disposition. She was a member of the Reformed church for many years. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. H.S. Nicholson, from the Brick church, South Colon, Wednesday, March 30, 1904, at 1 o'clock p.m. She was buried aside of her husband, who died in 1891, in the cemetery near the church, to await the glorious resurrection day. Peace to her ashes.

Just a kind and good old mother,

One of the pioneers;

Loved by her people one and all,

And had dwelt in the place for years,

But the Master of life and the giver of good,

Who rules at the big white throne,

Had decreed that her labor on earth was done

And saw fit to call her home.

Dobberteen, Shirley

Shirley E. DOBBERTEEN, 47, 203 Cottage Ave., Sturgis, died Jan. 21, 1979 in

Sturgis Hospital, where she was admitted Jan. 15. She had been in failing

health six months. Mrs. DOBBERTEEN was born in Pontiac, Feb. 9, 1931, a

daughter of Floyd and Grace (UNDERWOOD) GEIL, and had been a Sturgis resident

since 1954, coming from Rochester. She was married to William L.

DOBBERTEEN March 11, 1951, in Rochester, Mich. Mrs.

DOBBERTEEN taught remedial reading in Sturgis Community Schools several

years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Tray Guild of

Sturgis Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Nancy

A. DOBBERTEEN, at home; three sons, Thomas S., John L. and William M. DOBBERTEEN,

all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd GEIL,

Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Ronald (Joan) GUYETT, Rochester; a niece, Mary GUYETT,

Rochester; a nephew, Ronald GUYETT, Rochester, and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Mabel

DOBBERTEEN, Sturgis. Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home until

9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Trinity

Lutheran Church with Rev. Erwin A. RUHLIG officiating. Burial will take

place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the H. M.

HEIDENREICH, JR., Scholarship Fund or St. Joseph County Chapter of the American

Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No

family connection to submitter.)

Dresser, Raymond H.

A prominent Sturgis attorney, Raymond H. DRESSER, SR. died Wednesday in Doctors

Hospital, Hollywood, Fla., where he and his wife were vacationing. He was 67.

Mr. DRESSERâs death, the result of a coronary attack, occurred at about 6 a.m.

Mr. and Mrs. DRESSER made their home in Sturgis at 1210 S. Lakeview Ave. Mr.

DRESSERâs contributions in time and

professional services to his community have been manifold. Mr. DRESSER served as

trustee of several estates of public spirited citizens through whose generosity

the Sturgis Memorial Hospital Nursesâ Home, the northerly addition to the

Sturgis Memorial Hospital, the Jane A. STURGES Memorial Home for elderly women

and the Sturges-Young Civic Auditorium were made possible, a dream seldom

realized in a city the size of Sturgis. Mr. DRESSER served the City of Sturgis

as its legal counsel for 15 years.

Mr. DRESSER was born in the village of Litchfield, Hillsdale County, on Jan. 28,

1901. After attending the Litchfield public schools where he was graduated from

high school in 1919, he entered the University of Michigan. On May 13, 1923, was

married to Lola JUCKETTE of Homer. In 1924 he was graduated from the University

of Michigan Law School and started his law career in Detroit. After three years

he moved to Sturgis to become a partner of Theo T. JACOBS, a prominent local

attorney. After Atty. JACOBS was elected Circuit Court judge, Mr. DRESSER

continued the general practice of law as an individual until 1956 when he was

joined by his son, Raymond H. DRESSER, JR.

Mr. DRESSER was a member of Gamma Eta Gamma, legal fraternity, Michigan State

Bar Association, American Bar Association, American College of Trial Lawyers (an

honorary membership of prominent trail attorneys), a Fellow of the American Bar

Foundation and a director of the American Judicature Society. Atty. DRESSER was

qualified to practice before all

of the courts of the State of Michigan, the federal district courts, the Federal

Court of Appeals of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the United States Supreme Court in

Washington D.C. He had served on many State Bar committees including the

Grievance Committee for the Fourth Congressional District. He had been a

commissioner of the State Bar of Michigan for many years and held the offices of

treasurer, second vice president and first vice president. In 1958 Mr. DRESSER

assumed the presidency of the State Bar, the highest honor that can be bestowed

upon an attorney by his constituents in the practice of law. Mr. DRESSER had

been active in Rotary International and in 1935 was elected district governor

for Western Michigan. He was, at the time of his death, a director of the Kirsch

Co. and the Sturgis Savings and Loan Association. He was a member and an

ordained elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Mr. DRESSER served

for 27 years as a member of the Selective Service System; he was a life member

of the Meridian Sun Lodge No. 49, F&AM and Columbia Commandery No. 18,

Knights Templar; DeWitt Clinton Consistory and Saladin Shrine Temple, Grand

Rapids; a past president of Klinger Lake Country Club; active in the Republican

Party, and a member of the Elks Lodge.

Surviving are his widow, three children Gloria MILLER of Hollywood, Fla.,

Marilyn CALLAHAN of Los Altos, Calif.; and Raymond of Sturgis; and five

grandchildren. The body will arrive at the Toledo airport at 9:07 tonight and

will be brought to Sturgis to the Foglesong Funeral Home

where friends may call beginning Friday morning and until 9 a.m. Saturday.

Following that hour the visitations may be made at the First Presbyterian Church

where rites will be observed at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the pastor, the Rev.

William BOWEN, officiating. Interment will

take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery. If desired, friends may direct memorials to the

First Presbyterian Church or the Sturgis Foundation. Mrs. DRESSER arrived in

Sturgis at 1 p.m. today, flown here by the Kirsch Co. jet plane. (Thursday,

April 4, 1968)

Funeral rites for Raymond H. DRESSER, 67, widely-known attorney, were observed

at 11 a.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church, with the pastor, the Rev.

William BOWEN, officiating. Mrs. Raymond MORRISSON was the organist. A prayer

service for members of the immediate family was held in the church at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday. The benediction was said in

Oak Lawn Cemetery. Named as honorary casket bearers were Howard E. AUGSPURGER,

Carlyle B. POWELL, Ledge D. FORD, Frank C. MILLER, F. Milton SEGER, Earl H.

PALMER and Herbert H. BECK. Active bearers were William P. MARKS, Franklin P.

BUSH, Raymond J. WOODRICK, Thomas PERSING, Robert P. POLEYS and Richard L.

FREEMAN. Mr. DRESSER, who began his law practice in the Sturgis area along with

the late Theo T. JACOBS in 1927,

died in Doctorâs Hospital, Hollywood, Fla., last Wednesday morning from a

coronary seizure. He had been active in all phases of his practice of law and

was the medium of coordinating estates that proved of untold benefits to

citizens of the Sturgis community, which included the Sturgis Memorial Hospital

Nursesâ Home, the north addition to the Hospital, the Jan A. STURGES Memorial

Home for elderly women, and the Sturges-Young Civic Auditorium. Attending the

service in groups were members of the Sturgis Rotary Club, St. Joseph County and

Michigan State Bar Associations, Circuit Court judges and county officials from

around the area and members of various Masonic groups, including Meridian Sun

Lodge No. 49, F&AM, Columbia Commandery No. 18, KT, and Saladin Temple,

Grand Rapids. In respect to his memory hundreds passed his casket and the church

was filled beyond the capacity of the sanctuary. He is survived by his wife, the

former Lola JUCKETTE, his son, Raymond H., Jr. of Sturgis, who was associated

with this father and the firm of DRESSER and DRESSER; his daughters, Mrs.

Richard (Gloria) MILLER of Hollywood, Fla., and Mrs. Marilyn CALLAHAN of Los

Altos, Calif.; five grandchildren; his brother, Laurence DRESSER, Tulsa, Okla.;

and a sister, Mrs. Fostena McKEE, Syracuse, N.Y. (undated) (No family connection

to submitter.)

EMBLER, JOANNE

JoAnne EMBLER, 42, of 2136 Nazareth Rd., Kalamazoo, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, May 18,

in Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, where she had been a patient since April

29. She had been in failing health a year and her condition had been serious the

past month. She was born in Indianapolis, Ind., June 4, 1936, to William and

LaRue (HOSTETLER) WALLMAN. She had

resided in Sturgis from 1959 until 1970; in Kalamazoo from 1970 to 1974; in

Glendale Ariz., from 1974 until 1977, in Sturgis a year and in Kalamazoo the

last year. She was married to Joseph A. EMBLER on April 4, 1959. Mrs. EMBLER was

a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis, had been employed as a nurses

aide by Sturgis Hospital for several years, and earlier by Ross Laboratories,

Inc. She was a member of the Parent-Teacher Organization of Wall School while

residing in Sturgis. Surviving are her husband; three daughters Cherie

Marie, Holley Jo and Heidi LaRue EMBLER, all at home; a son Joseph A. EMBLER,

II, also at home; her parents-in-law Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph D. EMBLER of Sturgis;

and uncles, aunts nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents,

a sister and an aunt, Mrs. Mary ULERY, with whom she had made her home in her

early life. Visitation was held in the Foglesong Funeral Home in Sturgis until

noon Monday. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Lutheran Church in

Sturgis with the Rev. H. M. HEIDENREICH, pastor emeritus, officiating. Interment

took place in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Memorials may be directed to the

Memorial Fund, Trinity Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available in the funeral

home. Published in: Sturgis Journal: May 21, 1979 Submitted by: Cheryl

Arver

Esseltine, Alta MRS. ESSELTINE DIES IN COLON COLON-Jan. 2 -Mrs. Alta Eberhard Esseltine, 65, died at 2 P.M. Monday at her home following a long illness.

Mrs. Esseltine was born in Matteson Twp., Oct. 30, 1866, daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Price) Eberhard. She had lived for six years in Colon.

She was married to William Esseltine Nov. 24, 1945, in Colon. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge Number Three.

Surviving are the husband; a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Ora Cass, Battle Creek; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. William Goodhard, Kalamazoo; Charles Eberhard, Detroit, and Roy Eberhard, Lansing. Two brothers preceded her in death.

Services will be held at 2 P.M. Thursday in Phelps Funeral Home in Colon with the Rev. Argus Kent officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Colon.

FELT, LOREN BOVARD

Loren Bovard FELT, 63, Sturgis, died

August 4, 1979 in Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. He had been a resident of Sturgis

since 1948. Mr. FELT was born March 29, 1916, in Oak Park, Ill., a son of Frank

Ray and Elizabeth (BOVARD) FELT. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois

in 1941 and of Texas A & Am in 1948. He graduated from the Detroit College

of Law in 1968. On November 23, 1942, he was married to Roberta WILSON, in

Sacramento, Calif. Mr. FELT was an attorney in Sturgis and was a member of the

Sturgis Rotary Club, Shrine, and Elks Club, serving as president of all three

organizations. He also had served as chairman of the St.

Joseph County Republican Party. Mr. FELT was a captain in the Air Force during

World War II, being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with four clusters,

and the Air Medal. He had been active in many community activities in the county

and Sturgis area. Surviving are his wife; five children: Mrs. Robert (Peggy)

D'IORIO, Wilkes Barre, Pa.,; Mrs. Roger (Pamela) WISE, Marblehead, Mass.; Carol

FELT, Lynn, Mass.; Jay FELT, Sturgis, four grandchildren; a sister, Margaret

FELT, and a brother, James H. FELT, both of Chicago, Ill. Friends may call at

the family residence, Marathon Road, Klinger Lake, from 5-8 p.m., on Sunday. The

body was cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Shrine Burn Center;

Remembrance Fund at Sturgis Hospital, or the Salvation Army. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver

Foster, Robert

Robert Foster, 75, 500 Mound Springs, Klinger Lake, Sturgis, died June 20, 1979 in his

residence. His death was unexpected. Mr. FOSTER was born in Marion,

Ind., March 25, 1904, a son of Frank and Olevah (FROHNHAFER) FOSTER, and had

been a Sturgis area resident 50 years, coming from the Topeka and Wolcottville,

Ind., areas. He was married to Jennie JOHNSON Jan. 1, 1932, in Buffalo,

N.Y. Mr. FOSTER was a driver for Motor Car Transport Co., 39 years,

retiring in 1965. He was last employed with Consumer Power Co., as a

security guard, and during the war worked at Wade Electric. He was a

veteran of the United States Navy

during police action at Panama City, serving on the USS San Francisco, USS

Schawmut and when discharged, was stationed aboard the USS Lark. Mr.

FOSTER had attended South Bend Business College. He ran a truck farm near

Klinger Lake many years and was an amateur boxer in his early years.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Victoria SLYWKA (MELCHI), Sturgis

and Mrs. Roberta KITE, Tacoma, Wash.; four grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Dorothy

BAAD, Chicago, Ill.; two half sisters, Mrs. Wanda PENFIELD and Mrs. Juanita

PLUMB, both of Wolcottville, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. A

brother, Ted FOSTER, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the

Foglesong Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, with

Rev. H. M. HEIDENREICH, pastor emeritus of Trinity Lutheran Church,

officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy, Mich.

Note: Omitted from the list of survivors is a half sister, Mrs. John (Marjorie) LORISH,

Sturgis. Services for Mr. FOSTER will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, in the

Foglesong Funeral Home. Submitted by: Cheryl

Arver

FRY, Hugh E.

Hugh E. FRY, 69, 604 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, died at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, where he was admitted June 15. He had been in failing health six weeks.

Mr. FRY was born in Lawrence, Kans., Oct 29, 1906, a son of Bert and Golda H. (STEVENSON) FRY and had been a Sturgis resident 57 years, coming from Kansas City, Kans. Mr. FRY was married to Myrna I. AUTEN, Dec. 6, 1942, in Detroit. He was employed as an auto mechanic for the E. C. Wright Co. 22 years. He retired from employment at J. H. Kash, inc., White Pigeon, on Jan. 1, 1972, after 20 years.

Mr. Fry was a member of Neuman-Wenzel Post No. 73, American Legion. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 383rd Field Artillery in the European Theatre of War.

Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) HARMAN, Edwardsburg; three grandson, Michael, Scott and James HARMAN, all of Edwardsburg, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Harry O. FRY, on Oct. 27, 1962.

Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Richard W. MITCHELL, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the St. Joseph County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

June 21, 1976

FRY, Samuel G.

SAMUEL G. FRY SUCCUMBS AT 89

COLON-Samuel G. Fry, 89, a retired farmer living with his daughter, Mrs. Frank (Marian) Pilipick in Colon for the last 17 years, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday at her home. He had been in failing health since last July.

Mr. Fry was born in Branch County in Noble Township, on July 28, 1872, a son of William and Polly (Smith) Fry. He lived in Burr Oak as a small boy and came to Athens at the age of 30. He owned and operated a farm there for 40 years, working as a butcher during the winter months, "his slack season."

He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Athens.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Pilipick, with whom he had made his home, and Mrs. Bela (Mary) Woodworth, of Buchanan; a son, Roy Fry, of Anaheim, Calif.; a stepson, E.C. Ware, of Burr Oak; 12 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Spencer Funeral Home at Athens. Dr. L.D. Funk will officiate, and burial will be made in Burr Oak Cemetery at Athens.

GABLE, BERTHA I.

Bertha I. GABLE, 89, 128 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, died May 23, 1979 in Miller's Merry

Manor Nursing Home, LaGrange, where she was admitted six months ago. She had

been in failing health several years. Mrs. GABLE was born in Howe, Ind., Feb.

10, 1890, a daughter of Sanford and Clare (PFENNING) HURST, and had been a

lifelong resident of the Sturgis area. She was married to William GABLE

Sept. 27, 1924, in Sturgis. He died Aug. 23, 1976. Mrs. GABLE formerly was

employed by Nelson Restaurant and Walgreen Drug Store. She was a member of the

Sturgis Missionary Church. Surviving are several cousins. Friends may call

at Foglesong Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, with

Rev. Lawrence Runyon, pastor of Sturgis Missionary Church, officiating.

Burial will take place in Sidener Cemetery, New Howe, Ind. Submitted by: Cheryl

Arver

Gage, Helen

Sturgis-Helen RUHL GAGE, 93, 128 S. Nottawa St., died Dec. 30, 1988, at Miller's

Merry Manor, LaGrange, Ind. She was born March 4, 1895, in Howe, Ind., a

daughter of Levi and Viola E. (NICHOLS) RUHL. On Dec. 23, 1920, she married Vern

GAGE in Sturgis. He died in 1955. She was a Sturgis resident most of her life

and graduated from Burr Oak High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the

Sturgis First United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Harry GAGE, Fort

Wayne, Ind.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Viola

AVERY, Sturgis. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters,

Marjorie AMOS and Vinnie McKEE. There will be no visitation. Graveside services

and burial are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ray W.

BURGESS, First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements were handled

by the Foglesong Funeral Home,

Sturgis. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Gage, Emma

Mrs. Emma GAGE, 68, of 605 W. West St., (Sturgis) died early Saturday evening at her

home after an illness of two years. Born in Sherman Township on Apr. 3,

1889, she was the daughter of John and Belle (CORNER) BOTHAMLEY and had lived

all of her life in Sturgis with the exception of five years in Whiting,

Ind.. She was married to Dan GAGE on Sept. 24, 1896, in Centreville.

He preceded her in death in 1936. Surviving relatives include two

brothers, George BOTHAMLEY, of near White Pigeon, and Frank BOTHAMLEY, of

Sturgis; and nieces and nephews. Friends are being received at the

Foglesong Funeral Home, where services

will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, with the Rev. Forrest GEARHART, pastor of the

Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Oak Lawn

Cemetery. (November 23, 1957)

Note: Marriage date typed as printed in obituary Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Gilhams, Kathryn

Kathryn D. GILHAMS, 70, Rt. 1, 867 Airline Rd., Sturgis, died Jan 14, 1979 in

Sturgis Hospital, where she was admitted Friday. She had been in failing

health a week. Mrs. GILHAMS was born in Wexford County, Mich., June 27,

1908, a daughter of Hope and Myrtle (KECKLER) FINNEY and had been a Sturgis

resident all her life. She was married to Chauncey

GILHAMS Aug. 24, 1929, in Colon. Mrs. GILHAMS was employed by the Sturgis

Journal and also the Sturgis Bottling Co. Surviving are her husband; two

sons, Frank GILHAMS, White Pigeon and Chauncey James GILHAMS, Sturgis, nine

grandchildren; a brother, Theron FINNEY, Indian Lake Estates, Fla.; and several

nieces and nephews. She was preceded in

death by a daughter, Mrs. Jacklyn ULMER, on Dec. 15, 1969. Friends may

call at Foglesong Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday

with the Rev. George HARTMANN, pastor of the First United Methodist Church,

officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. (No family

connection to submitter.)

Green, Maxine E.

Maxine E. GREEN, 71, formerly of 1011 Cato Lane, Sturgis, died Jan. 4 in the Orlando

Medical Center. She was born Aug. 30, 1913, in Tustin, Mich., the daughter

of R. J. and Dorcase COCH. She was retired from the Kirsch Co. after being

employed there 23 years. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary and the

Lady Moose Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, James M. WALWORTH, Milan,

Mich., and Terry L. GREEN, Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by her

parents. Friends and relatives my call at the Roseberg-Schipper Funeral

Home, Sturgis, after noon Sunday. Religious services will be at the

funeral home 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Hanselman, John W.

John W. HANSELMAN, 61, 206 Washington St., died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, in

Sturgis Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health since 1963. Mr.

HANSELMAN was born in Greenfield Mills, Ind., Feb. 18, 1908, at son of Simeon

and Della (TOMS) HANSELMAN. He was married to Frances SEITZ, who preceded

him in death on April 21, 1960. He was married to Abigail SCHRADER, in White

Pigeon, on Nov. 24, 1964. Mr. HANSELMAN had resided in Sturgis most of his

life and for many years he had owned and operated the Castle Kwik Restaurant on

N. Nottawa Street, until his health forced his retirement. Surviving

besides his widow are three sons, John Jr., Robert and Dannie, all of Sturgis;

three sisters, Mrs. Edith MIRACLE of Grand Rapids, Mrs. William (Carol) NELSON

of Centreville and Mae HANSELMAN of Sturgis; two brothers, Harlow of Kouts,

Ind., and Edwin HANSELMAN of Sturgis; two stepdaughters, Edith ALLESHOUSE, at

home and Bonnie ALLEHOUSE of Augusta; and eight grandchildren. Visitation

may be made at the Foglesong Funeral Home, where rites will be held at 3 p.m.

Saturday with the Rev. M. John PALMER, pastor of the First Baptist Church,

officiating. Interment will take place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. (Feb. 12,

1970) (No family connection to submitter.)

Hart, Dewey Isreal

Dewey Isreal HART, 88, 70467 S. Big Hill Road, died Oct. 11, 1986, at the Froh

Community Home, where he was admitted Oct. 10. He had been ill for a short

time. He was born May 24, 1898, in Clearspring Township, LaGrange County,

Ind., a son of Isreal and Jennie (CAPMAN)

HART. On Oct. 12, 1920, he married Edith Marie Helen HOLTZ, in

Centreville. She died Jun 16, 1938. On July 27, 1957, he married

Pearl I. HARRIS, in Angola, Ind. She died May 24, 1973. He was a

Sturgis resident since 1918, coming from LaGrange, Ind. He was retired

from the New York Central Railroad after 20 years of service. Before that,

he was employed at Kirsch Company and the State of Michigan. He was a

veteran of World War I, serving as a corporal in the U.S. Army with the 137th

Field Artillery Co. A. He was a charter member of the Captain

John J. Kelly Post 1355 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Neuman-Wenzel Post 73

American Legion, and a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose 574.

Surviving are five sons, Ward HART, Neal HART, Bruce HART, Dale HART and Ted

HART, all of Sturgis; 13 grandchildren, 14

great-grandchildren; one brother Henry HART, Sturgis; three sisters, Pansey

POSTMA, Sturgis, Iva VANGOYE, Portage, and Retha SELNER, Kalamazoo; and several

nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter,

Carol HART, one great-grandson, two brothers and one sister. Relatives and

friends may call today at the Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis. Graveside

services are at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Oak Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. George

HARTMANN, First United Methodist Church, officiating. Full military rites

will be conferred by the Captain John J. Kelley Post 1255 VFW. Memorials

may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at

the funeral home. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to

submitter.)

Harvey, Harold

Harold C. HARVEY, 58, president of Harvey Paper Products Co. of this city, died

early Sunday morning at Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, where he had

been a patient the last five weeks. His death followed a long illness. He

underwent an operation six months ago at

University Hospital, Ann Arbor, but never fully recovered. Mrs. HARVEY and her

sister, Mrs. M. BLAIM, were present at the time of Mr. HARVEY'S death. He was

born Oct. 8, 1891, at Cobb, Wis., a son of Alfred and Lida CANDACE HARVEY. His

early years were spent in Wisconsin. Following his graduation from West Division

High School in Milwaukee, he continued his

education in mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin Extension.

After spending some time in the West on irrigation work, he returned to

Wisconsin and served on several metropolitan newspapers. During World War I, he

served in the motor transport and infantry

sections of the 85th and 14th Divisions. After the war, mechanical engineering

became his vocation. He was attracted to the pulp and paper industry, and became

engaged in the design and construction of paper and paper converting machinery

for many nationally-known manufacturers. In 1923, with his father, the late

Alfred HARVEY, he organized the Harvey

Paper Products Co. The company started operations in a two-car garage at

Appleton, Wis., with practically all the work of the infant industry being done

by the two men themselves. As the business grew, it moved to Waukesha, Wis., and

later to Monroe, Wis. Further growth made it

desirable to move closer to the source of paper supply, and in 1926, the company

moved to Sturgis. The first factory unit here was housed in building smaller

than the present offices alone. The growth of the business under Mr. Harvey's

leadership made successive additions

necessary, two of these additions being built during the depression years. The

factory now occupies an entire city block in the northwest part of the city.

Much of the special machinery used in the present factory was designed by him

personally and built under his supervision.

Mr. HARVEY had enjoyed a long friendship with the executives of the Kalamazoo

Vegetable Parchment Co., supplier of most of the paper used by the Harvey

Company. As a result, he in 1943 effected the consolidation of the Harvey Paper

Products Co. with the Kalamazoo Paper Products Co., remaining as president and

general manager of the local company. The consolidation proved an advantageous

one both for the company and the City of Sturgis. In 1943, Mr. HARVEY founded

the Tri-State Litho-Art of this city with F. D. BURDINO and Paul F. PICKER. Mr.

HARVEY held the position of secretary. Mr. HARVEY was widely known throughout

the paper industry and was recognized as a leader in the paper converting field.

His greatest satisfaction, however, was in his association with his employees.

Under his direction, his company was a pioneer in introducing many employee

benefits, locally, and his office door was always open to any employee. He was

married Nov. 17, 1920, at Kenosha, Wis. to Miss Mary M. PICKER, who is the only

close surviving relative, aside from an aunt Mrs. Frank SHRINER, of Monroe, Wis.

While he took an active interest in many civic activities, his first devotion

was to his home and he was jealous of time spent away from it. He was a member

of the First Presbyterian Church and of Neuman-Wenzel post, American Legion, and

was a former member of the Sturgis Exchange Club. He was a member of the board

of directors of the Paper Cup and Container Institute, and a former member of

the board of trustees of Sturgis Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will take

place at 4 p.m. Tuesday from the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Charles T.

DOOLITTLE, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Grand Rapids and formerly

pastor here, will conduct the services. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Friends

will be received at the Foglesong Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Tuesday.

From then until the time of the service, the body will lie in state at the

First Presbyterian Church. The plants and offices of the Harvey Paper Products

Co. and Tri-State Litho-Art will be closed all day Tuesday in respect to Mr.

HARVEY. (July 18 1949) (No family connection to submitter.)

Heyden, Hattie

Hattie Heyden, well known and highly respected Three Rivers lady, passed away

at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Boyer, 806 Fourth Street at 10:45 this

morning after a brief illness. She had been in declining health for some time

but her condition was not considered serious until Friday when she was removed

to the home of her daughter where she has since been cared for.

She was born in Mecklenberg, Germany, September 23, seventy-two years ago. Forty-eight

years ago she was married to Carl Heyden who preceded her in death twenty-seven

years ago. Thirty-seven years ago last October the family came to America locating

near Corey Lake, where they lived until twenty years ago, when Mrs. Heyden and

her children came to this city where she has since resided. She was a member

of the German Lutheran Church having united with that church when only ten years

of age. She had a wide circle of friends and was dearly loved by all who knew

her.

She is survived by four children. Mrs Bert Boyer at whose home she died, Fred

Heyden and Mrs Esres Bowersox of Three Rivers, and Mrs Charles Califf of near

Centreville; thirteen grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs Fred Dehn of Three Rivers

and Mrs. John Harder of Wayne, Nebraska.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (actual death date: July 12, 1920)

Submitted by: JoAnn

Wilson

Howk, Miles

Sturgis-Miles Newton HOWK, 56, former City Commissioner and a veteran of World

War I, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 5 p.m. Monday at his home, 504

West West. Mr. HOWK had worked at his place of business Monday morning but left

at noon because of feeling ill. He was found dead by his wife when she returned

home in the evening from the Sturgis High School gym, where she had been working

as an official at Monday's election. Mr. HOWK was born in Fawn River Twp., April

16, 1894, a son of Newton and Nancy (McLAUGHLIN) HOWK. He was living in Fawn

River Twp. at the time he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Detroit on Nov. 16, 1917.

He served as a second class seaman on the U.S.S. San Diego and the U.S.S.

Pennsylvania and was honorably discharged April 26, 1919, while on the latter

ship at New York City. At the time he was discharged from service he held a

seaman's rating. Following his discharge he returned to Michigan and had lived

in Sturgis ever since. He was married July 31, 1918, in Sturgis, to Miss Laura

PETSCHULAT. Mr. HOWK was employed as a machinist by the Kirsch Co. in 1919 and

later owned and operated the West Side Tire Shop. After selling his business he

was employed by this Harvey Paper Products Co. until 1942, when he and Richard

A. COLLINS

established the C & H Machine Co., now located on North Centreville Road.

Mr. HOWK was elected to the City Commission in 1944 and served two terms each.

He was a member of the Neuman-Wenzel Post No. 73, American Legion. Surviving are

the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Joyce) STETSON of Detroit; a son, Victor of

Bryan, Ohio; a sister Mr. C. F. WALLMAN of

Hillsdale; three brothers, Alfred and Fred of Fawn River and Vern of Burr Oak;

an uncle and an aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Delmer COLER of Sturgis; and nieces and

nephews. Friends are being received at the Moon Funeral Home, where services

will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. H. M. HEIDENRIECH of the Trinity

Lutheran Church will officiate. Military rites at Oaklawn Cemetery will be

conducted by members of the American Legion. (April 2, 1951) (No family

connection to submitter.)

Hudson, Lucille I.

Sturgis-Lucille I. HUDSON, 76, 403 Susan Ave., died unexpectedly at Borgess

Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Monday, Aug. 27, 1984. She was born April 13,

1908, in Mesick, a daughter of Vern and Ina (PICKERD) SHEARS. She lived

here most of her life. On Nov. 22, 1924, in Centreville, she was married

to John HUDSON. He died Nov. 23, 1981. Along with her husband, John,

they operated the Hudson Grocery on Congress Street for 32 years, before

retiring in 1969. She was an active member of Fish Lake Bible

Church. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Lewis (Leola) BARNES, Grand Rapids;

one brother, Lewis SHEARS, Centreville; several nieces and nephews. She

was preceded in death by two brothers. Relatives and friends may call at

the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home, Sturgis, beginning Wednesday afternoon from

2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Religious

services will be at the funeral home 2:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. David POTTS,

Fish Lake Bible Church,

officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. If desired,

memorials my be directed to the Fish Lake Bible Church. (No family

connection to submitter.)

Kessler, William G.

William G. KESSLER, 77, 128 S. Nottawa, died March 8, 1983 at Sturgis

Hospital. Born in Adams County, Ind., he came to Sturgis in 1921. He

had been employed as a molder in the foundry, and operated the Sturgis Grain

Co., eight years. He retired in 1967. He was a member of the

Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Dale (Billie)

ROBISON, Sturgis; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. William

G. KESSLER was born Nov. 14, 1905, son of Jacob C. and Etta R. (HARRON)

KESSLER. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Friends and relatives may call at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church after 1 p.m.

today. Services will be held in the church at 11 a.m., Thursday, with

Pastor James CARPENTER and Dean BRUBAKER, officiating. Interment will be

in Burr Oak Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Locust Grove School

Recreation Equipment Fund. Arrangements are being completed by the

Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home, Sturgis. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Kirsch, Guy W.

Guy W. KIRSCH, 48, president of the Kirsch Co., died suddenly this morning at 9

oâclock of a heart attack which occurred at his home, 611 East Chicago Road.

She shocking news spread quickly throughout the community and saddened local

citizens of all walks of life. His untimely

death removes from the local scene one of Sturgisâ most stalwart citizens who

had made important contributions to the growth and progress of his home town and

the industry which he headed. Guy KIRSCH came to Sturgis with his parents, the

late Mr. and Mrs. C. W. KIRSCH, when the founder of the Kirsch Company moved his

infant industry here from Three

Rivers in 1907. He had spent all of his subsequent life in this community during

which time he had given generously of his energies and his talents. Following

the death of their father in 1933 Guy and his brother John came into control the

Kirsch Co. They had had a decade of

experience in practically all departments and Guy had been elected president and

general manager in 1933 a week before his fatherâs death.

From the sound foundations laid by his father Guy

played a substantial part of the development of the Kirsch Co. into the

multi-million dollar business that it is today with a market for its products

all over the world. Supplementing his business career, Guy found the time and

energy to take and active interest in civic affairs and in the club and

fraternal organizations of the community. To all of his activities, social,

fraternal, and business, Guy KIRSCH brought an abounding enthusiasm and the

sound and tempered counsel of a trained executive which was admired and

respected by all his friends and business associates. Guy had known for more

than a year that time was running out and that his over-worked heart might fail

at any time. He accepted the fact bravely and uncomplainingly, and continued his

social contacts as well as his duties at the Kirsch Co. In recent months, when

present at social gatherings, he would slip quietly away and lie down for an

hour or two of rest. Unless asked, he never referred to his illness.

Guy Waldo KIRSCH was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 6, 1902, a son of Charles

Wendell and Clara WALDO KIRSCH. He spent his boyhood in Milwaukee, Three Rivers,

Michigan and Sturgis. After graduating from Howe Military School in 1920, Guy

attended the University of Michigan, from which he received an A.B. degree in

1924. He was married to Flora CALLENDER in Ann Arbor on April 12, 1924, and is

survived by his widow, two children, Charles E., of Scarsdale, N.Y. and Judith,

at home, and his brother John. There is also a niece, Mrs. Donlee POFFENBERGER;

a nephew, John W. KIRSCH and two aunts and one uncle. Starting at the bottom of

the order filling department of the Kirsch Co., Guy served successively as

purchasing agent and as head of the art product division. On Sept. 5, 1933, he

was elected president and general manager at the age of 31. Other

responsibilities fell upon his youthful

shoulders. In addition to being a director of the Kirsch Co., he was elected to

the board of directors of the Kirsch Manufacturing Company of Canada, Ltd. He

became a director of the Citizens Lumber and Coal Company in 1933 and since 1947

has been a director of the Sturgis

Savings and Loan association. Just recently he became a director of an Ann Arbor

insurance company.

Always interested in any project for the betterment of his community, Guy

organized the Community Chest in Sturgis and served as its chairman from 1934 to

1945. He again headed the drive only last year.

Among the many obligations that he accepted and performed so ably, he was a

charter member and past president of the Sturgis Boy Scouts Association; past

president of Camp Fort Hill, Inc.; past president, St. Joseph County War Fund;

past president of the Klinger Lake Country Club;

past president, Sturgis Chamber of Commerce; past commander, Columbia Commandery

No. 18, Knights Templar; treasurer, Knights Templar Education Division, Grand

Commandery; former director, Michigan chapter of American Cancer Society. Guy

was affiliated fraternally with all the bodies of the Masonry which included,

besides the Commandery, membership

in the Meridian Sun Lodge No. 49, F.&A.M., Royal Arch Masons, Chapter No.

26, and the Ancient and Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Grand

Rapids and the DeWitt Clinton Consistory of Grand Rapids, of which he was the

local representative. After his term as commander of Columbia Commandery No. 18,

KIRSCH was elected as permanent captain

general, a station he held until his health began to wane.

One of Guyâs chief interests was the Sturgis Rotary Club, to which he devoted

a great deal of time and energy. He served as president in 1946-47 and as

district governor in 1948. In this latter office he made innumerable trips all

over Michigan and was made chairman of the Displaced Persons Committee and a

member of the Extension Committee of Rotary International. Friends may call at

the Foglesong Funeral Home until 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Following that hour, the

body will lie in state in the First Presbyterian Church where services will be

conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Jack R. STEELE officiating.

Interment services at the Kirsch mausoleum at Oaklawn Cemetery will be in charge

of members of the Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 49, F.&A.M. The cortege will be

escorted by the Sir Knights of Columbia Commandery No. 18. (Sept. 27, 1950) (No

family connection to submitter)

Kolady, Frank J.

Frank J. KOLADAY, 75, formerly of Sturgis, 2454 Australia Way East, Clearwater,

Fla., died Saturday, March 26, 1983, at the Mease Hospital, Dunedin Fla. He had

been ill since September of 1982. Born in Chicago, Ill., he spent most of his

life in Sturgis, where he owned KOLADY Newsstand. He was a newspaper and

magazine wholesaler and retailer in 34 towns circling Sturgis. He moved to

Florida about 14 years ago. He was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church,

past president of the Sturgis Exchange Club, past president of the Sturgis

Cemetery and Park Board, past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus 2508, life

member of the Sturgis Elks, and director of the Midwest Independent Distributors

Association. On August 30, 1930, in Chicago, Ill, he was married to Irene

FRANCIS. Surviving are his wife; two children, Ronald F. KOLADY, Sturgis, and

Mrs. William (Laurie) FARMAN, Lake Zurich, Ill,; six grandchildren; three

brothers, James KOLADY, Munster, Ind.; Edward KOLADY, Sturgis, and Joseph KOLADY,

Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters, Mrs. Stephen (Florence) KUKTA, Mrs. Herbert

(Leona) HEWITT, both of LaPorte, Ind., and Mrs. Harold (Julie) DeWOLFF, New

Hope, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. Frank J. KOLADY was born August 20, 1907,

in Chicago, Ill., the

son of Joseph and Josephine (SCHWARTZ) KOLADY. Friends and relatives may call at

the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer service will

be in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. Mass of the resurrection

will be celebrated at Holy Angels Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the

Rev. Father James S. O'LEARY, officiate. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

(No family connection to submitter.)

Linkhauer, Satie B.

Mrs. Satie B. LINKHAUER, 82, Sturgis resident for the past 55 years, died in

Sturgis Memorial Hospital at 2:45 p.m. Sunday following apoplexy. She had

been admitted to the hospital on Aug. 19. Mrs. LINKHAUER, who had made her

last home at Maple Towers, was born in Matteson Township, Branch Co., Nov. 1,

1886, a daughter of Allen and Adell (TRAYER) WARNER. She was first married

to George SMEAD Jan. 17, 1906, at Batavia. He preceded her in death in

1920. She was later married to William LINKHAUER in 1928. He died in

1947. Mrs. LINKHAUKER had been a Harter Corp. employee for 23 years and

had retired in 1959.

Prior to residing in Maple Towers, Mrs. LINKHAUER lived at 316 N. Lakeview Ave.,

in Sturgis. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Shirley) JELLISON,

Sturgis; two sons, Harold SMEAD, Pontiac, and Gerald SMEAD, Tulsa, Okla.; one

brother, Donald THAYER, Sturgis; two grandson, Maj. Jerry SMEAD of the United

States Air Force, stationed in Germany and Michael JELLISON, Sturgis, and a

number of nieces and nephews. Friends are being received at the Foglesong

Funeral Home where rites will be observed at 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev.

Charles HAHN, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will take

place at Oak Lawn Cemetery. (Aug. 24, 1969)

Rites for Mrs. Satie B. LINKHAUER, 82, Sturgis resident for the last 55 years,

were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Foglesong Funeral Home with the Rev.

Charles HAHN, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating.

Mrs. Phyllis YOUNG was the organist. The committal service was pronounced

in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Casket bearers, all former associates of Mrs.

LINKHAUER at Harter Corp., were Lee SHEARS, Donald WOLF, Kenneth BEERS, Virgil

HARTER, Robert MARSHALL and Emerson KLINE. Mrs. LINKHAUER, who had last

resided in Maple Towers, 128 S. Nottawa St., died in Sturgis Memorial Hospital

last Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. She had been a Harter Corp.

employee for 23 years and had retired in 1959. (Aug. 26, 1969) (No family

connection to submitter.)

Longenecker, Roscoe M.

Sturgis-Roscoe M. LONGENECKER, 88, 25657 M 86, died Jan. 5, 1985, at Fairview

Medical Care Facility, Centreville. He was born July 2, 1896, in Wakarusa, Ind.,

a son of Charles and Christina (KLING) LONGENECKER. On Sept. 8, 1917, he was

married to Mamie L. BOYER in Three Rivers. She died in 1970. On April 14, 1972,

he was married to Pauline F. (FULLER)

MINGUS in Three Rivers. He attended school in Wakarusa and for more than 30

years, he was employed at Weyerhaeuser Co., Three Rivers. He was a member of St.

Johns Luther Church, Three Rivers. Surviving are his wife; two daughters,

Mrs. Nicholas (Marian) PAPPAS, Bonita Springs, Fla., and one son, Rosco R.

LONGENECKER, Three Rivers; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and

two sisters, Mrs. Wilbur (Mabel) CARPENTER and Addie SCHRUMPHF, both of Niles.

The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the Halverson Chapel,

Three Rivers, where services are 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Robert JOHNSON

officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers. (No

family connection to submitter.)

Lytle, Henry C.

Battle Creek - Henry C. LYTLE, 81, 5041 Paradise Road, died March 23, 1988, at

Leila Hospital, where he had been admitted a few hours earlier. He had

been ill a year. He was born in Montgomery and moved to Battle Creek from

Sturgis about 30 years ago. He retired from the

Crumpton Automotive Parts, Battle Creek, in 1976. Before that, he was

employed at the Sturgis Auto Supply. He was a member of the Climax Lodge

59 F&AM, Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine and Machinery Club and the Leroy

Township Board of Review. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving

are one daughter, Helen L. LYTLE, Fort Wayne, Ind.; one son,

Charles D. LYTLE, Sturgis; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two

sisters, Margaret BOHYER, Colon, and Ruth Ann TAYLOR, Angola, Ind. He was

preceded in death by his wife, Margaret L. MAXWELL. Services are at 11

a.m. Saturday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, 703 Capital, S.W., Battle

Creek. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Memorials may

be directed to the Ronald McDonald House. (No family connection to submitter.)

Maystead, Jennie

Jennie Maystead Dies in Sturgis; Rites Set Tuesday

Burr Oak-Mrs. Jennie Maystead, 85l, of 127 E. Front St., died at the Sherwood Hall Nursing Home, in Sturgis, at 8:15 a.m., Saturday. She had been a patient at the nursing home for the last two weeks, and had been in ill health for about one year.

She was born in Schenectady, N. Y., on May 20, 1885, the daughter of Howard and Ella (Decker) Hawkins. Mrs. Maystead lived in Burr Oak Township a number of years before making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Mills, in Burr Oak, eight years ago.

In 1905, her marriage to Frank Maystead was solemnized at Burr Oak. Mr. Maystead died on AApr. 7, 1955.

Mrs. Maystead was a member of the Burr Oak Methodist Church, and belonged to its WSCS organization. Surviving are her two daughters, Mrs.

Jack (Beryl) Mills, of Burr Oak, and Mrs. Francis (Bertha) Saums, of Battle Creek; three granddaughters, Mrs. Harold (Delores) Lee, of Wichita, Kans., Mrs.

Fred (Judith) Hagadorn, of Sturgis, and Miss Jilll

Saums, of Battle Creek; and two great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Burr Oak Funeral Home beginning Sunday afternoon. Final rites will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Everett Love, Pastor of the Methodist Church, in Burr Oak, officiating.

Burial will take place at the Burr Oak cemetery.

August 27, 1960

McCloud,Anna

Mrs. Anna (Maude) McCLOUD, 85, 210 N. Jacob St., Sturgis, died Jan. 17, 1979 in

Sturgis Hospital where she had been a patient since Tuesday. She was born

June 20, 1893, in Kalamazoo, a daughter of George and Anna WINKLEBLACK.

She was married to William Otis McCLOUD Feb. 20, 1912, in Burr Oak. He

preceded her in death. Mrs. McCLOUD was a homemaker. Surviving are

two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Wanetta) PENN and Mrs. Glen (Beatrice) HARKER, both of

Sturgis, four grandchildren: Charles (Don) BRYIE, Mrs. Ronald (Janice)

HOPKINS and Mrs. Tom (Judy) ROBERTS, all of Sturgis, and Gregory HARKER,

Bronson; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She also

was preceded in death by a

daughter, Mrs. Henry (Devona) SPRISTER. Relatives and friends may call at

the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home in Sturgis where services will be held

Friday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ronald MILES of First Baptist Church of Sturgis

officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver

Mead, Otto A.

Otto A. MEAD, 75, 204 E. Hatch St., died July 5, 1986, at the Sturgis Hospital, where

he was admitted July 2. He had been ill for a short time. He was

born Oct. 3, 1910, in Mesick, a son of Birt and Anna MEAD. On April 12,

1936, he married Geneva (Jean) D. WILTROUT, in Sturgis. He was a Sturgis

resident since 1919. He owned and operated MEAD Machine and Tool,

Sturgis. Before that, he was employed as a toolmaker at Scoville

Manufacturing for 20 years, and at Formed Tubes for 20 years. He was a

lifetime member of the Sturgis Bible Chapel. He was a veteran of World War

II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife; and five nieces and

nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four

brothers. Relatives and friends may call after 2 p.m., today at the

Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis, where the family will receive friends from 2-4

p.m. and 6-8 p.m., today. Services are at 11 a.m., Tuesday a the funeral

home with the Rev. Larry WALLMAN, Sturgis Bible Chapel, officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the

Sturgis Bible Chapel. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Submitted by: Cheryl

Arver

Mesta, Perle

Perle MESTA, the one the Washington set called the "hostest with the mostest",

will be buried by the side of her husband. A spokesman said no time had been set

as yet for the private funeral for Mrs. MESTA, who died Sunday night, but that

it will be later this week. Burial will be in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. MESTA,

85, had been an invalid since she broke her hip in a fall at her Washington D.

C., home in July 1973 and a family spokesman said she had been in intense pain

constantly for the last 18 months. She returned quietly to Oklahoma City last

year to a residence established by her brother, an oilman, who was at her side

holding her hand as she died. Born Pearl REID SKIRVIN in Sturgis, Mich., Oct.

12, 1889, she changed the spelling of her name to Perle when she changed her

political affiliation from Republican to Democratic in the early 1940s. She

moved to Oklahoma City after her father made his fortune in the Oklahoma and

Texas oilfields. At his death his fortune went to his daughter. In 1907, she

moved to Washington and married George MESTA, founder of MESTA Machine Co., of

Pittsburgh. At his death in 1925, she inherited his fortune. Mrs. MESTA was the

social leader in Washington during the administration of seven presidents.

Although she was known widely for her parties, she preferred to be remembered

for her works for women's rights and social welfare programs. President Harry S.

TRUMAN named her minister to Luxembourg, a post she held for five years.

Her exploits in the diplomatic field formed the basis for the hit musical,

"Call Me Madam". When she left Luxembourg she became the first

woman to be awarded that country's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Crown

of Oak. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver

Miller, Albert

Albert Miller was born November 29, 1839 and died January 26, 1916. He was

united in marriage to Arvilla (i.e. Arrillia) Pitsenburger, March 29, 1865 and

to this union ten children were born, four of whom died in infancy.

There remain to mourn his departure three sons, Stephen A. of Grand Rapids,

Willie J. of Linsdad, Colorado, and Andrew E. of Hysham, Montana, three daughters,

Mrs. M.D. Eberhard, Mrs. W.M. Taylor and Mrs. Enos Wagner of Union City, two

sisters (*), Mrs. Whitman and Mrs. Chamberlain of Boyne City; thirteen grandchildren

and two great grandchildren.

Mr. Miller was a quiet unassuming man, respected by those who knew him and he

will be missed by his friends and neighbors. The funeral services were conducted

by Reverend Arthur Trott, and burial made in Lakeside Cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank those who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and burial

of our husband, father and brother, to the minister for his words of comfort,

also the choir and to those who furnished the beautiful flowers.

Signed- Mrs. Arvilla Miller, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Miller,

Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Eberhard, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Taylor,

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wagner and Mrs. Addie Chamberlain.

{*Note: This should actually read, "two nieces." Mary Jane Wells Whitman

and Addie Wells Chamberlain were both the daughters of Jane Miller Wells. Jane

Miller Wells was an elder sister to Albert Miller. She is also the only known

sister that Albert Miller had- his other siblings being all brothers who had

apparently died prior to his own death.]

Extracted from: The Colon Express, Thursday, February 3, 1916, Page 5 Column

4

Submitted by: Patrick

McCleary

Miller, Arrillia

ARRILLIA PITSENBURGER Was born in Indiana April 1, 1847 and died September 21 1920. At the age of

twenty she was united in marriage to Albert Miller. Mr. Miller passed away January

26, 1916.

To this union ten children were born, four who died in infancy. She leaves to

mourn Mrs. M.D. Eberhard and Mrs. W.M. Taylor of Union City, Mrs. Enos Wagner

of Detroit, S.A. Miller of Grand Rapids, W.J. Miller of Trinidad, Colorado,

and A.W. Miller of Hyshan, Montana, one sister, Mrs. H.L. Williams of Primghar,

Iowa and three brothers, E. Pitsenberger of Shevlin, Minnesota; G.P. Pitsenberger

of Boscobel, Ben Pitsenberger of Wauzeka, Wisconsin. She also leaves thirteen

grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was converted in early life and for a number of years a member of the Methodist

church. She was a resident of Colon for forty-five years.

The funeral service was held at her home in Colon, Saturday, September 25th,

Reverend Gay of Union City officiating. Burial was made in Lakeside Cemetery.

_____

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness

and death of our mother and sister; also the lady Macabees for the beautiful

floral offerings.

Mrs. M.D. Eberhard

Mrs. W.M. Taylor

Mrs. E.A. Wagner

Mrs. S.A. Miller

Mrs. W.I. Miller

Mrs. A.W. Miller

Mrs. H.L. Williams

_____

Among the relatives who attended the funeral of Mrs. Albert Miller Saturday

were Mrs. Effie Williams o Pringham, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Miller of Grand

Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Enos Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Eberhard of Detroit,

Deyo Eberhard of Battle Creek.

Extracted from: The Colon Express, Thursday, September 30, 1920, Page 4 Column

2-3

Submitted by: Patrick

McCleary

Molter, Harold D.

Sturgis - Harold D. MOLTER, 81, 69915 S. Big Hill Road, died March 20, 1988, at

the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Sept. 3, 1906, in LaGrange,

Ind., a son of Earle and Elizabeth (WISLER) MOLTER. On Aug. 23, 1930, he married

Frances RUCK in Fort Wayne, Ind. She died Sept. 6, 1987. He was a lifelong

resident of the Sturgis and LaGrange area. He had owned and operated the Shell

Service Station, Sturgis, and the Kozy Kitchen, Sturgis. He also was employed at

Burr Oak Tool and Die, Dick Plock Sales and Harvey Paper Company, all of

Sturgis. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Laymen's

League. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Sharon) LINDAMOOD, Sturgis; one

son, DeWain MOLTER, Grand Blanc; two granddaughters; one grandson, two sisters,

Katherine McNETT, Angola, Ind. and Florence POLEY, Sturgis; three brothers, John

MOLTER and Carl MOLTER, both of Sturgis, and Pete MOLTER, Orland, Ind.; and

several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister

Ruth REID; and one brother, Ralph MOLTER.

Relatives and friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the Foglesong Funeral Home,

Sturgis, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today. Services are

at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Revs. Erwin A. RUHLIG

and John F. MUELLER officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials

may be directed to the American Lung Association or the American Heart

Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No family

connection to submitter.)

Murray, Willard Jr.

Willard MURRAY, JR., 56, Rt. 2, White Pigeon (LaGrange County), died at 3 p.m.

Tuesday in his home. He had been seriously ill four months. He was

born Sept. 27, 1921, in Shipshewana, Ind., a son of Willard and Ocie (DAVIS)

MURRAY. He had spent most of his life in the White Pigeon area. In

1949, he was married to A. Lucille KULL. He was a farmer, was

employed by the White Pigeon paper mill, and also served in the U. S. Army

during World War II. Mr. MURRAY was a member of the Shipshewana United

Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a son Terrance Darr, White

Pigeon; a daughter, Mrs. William (Jacqueline) WALSH, White Pigeon; seven

grandchildren; a brother, Roscoe MURRAY, Shipshewana; three sisters, Mrs. Vera

KNOWLES, Elkhart; Mrs. Henry (Rachel) CELMER, California, and Mrs. James

(Roberta) MARKLEY, Shipshewana; a stepbrother, Brice WEDDLE, California; a

sister-in-law, Mrs. Geraldine MURRAY, Three Rivers, and his step-mother, Mrs.

Willard MURRAY, of

Shipshewana. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,

William. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday (Michigan time) in the

Farrand Funeral Home, with the Rev. James PARKER, Stone Lake Church of God,

officiating. Burial will be in the Klightley Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Military rites will be held at the cemetery. (Wednesday, May 10, 1978) (No

family connection to submitter.)

Myers, Rita J.

Funeral services for Mrs. John P. (Rita J.) MYERS, 74, were held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday in Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. William G. LIMBERT

serving as the officiant. The committal service was observed in Oak Lawn

Cemetery. Casket bearers were Richard WENZEL, Larry HARKER, Robert FERREL;

Bernard WOOD, Donald LANG and David FERREL. The Rosary was recited at 8

p.m. Tuesday in the Foglesong Funeral Home with Father LIMBERT also

officiating. Mrs. MYERS, retired Sturgis Newport employe, died

unexpectedly in her home, 114 Wenzel Ave., at 9:45 p.m. Saturday. She had

lived in Sturgis practically all her life. Relatives attending from out of

the city were from Chicago and Mundelein, Ill.; Ft. Wayne,

Ind.; Newark, Calif.; and Lansing. Mrs. MYERS retired from her employment

12 years ago. (Feb. 12, 1970) (No family connection to submitter.)

Petschulat, Gustav

Sturgis-Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon for Gustav PETSCHULAT,

61, a resident of this city for the past 30 years, who died at his home 504 West

West street, Friday evening at 11:50 after an illness of about two years

duration of cancer of the stomach. Services

will be held at the home at 1:30 and at the Trinity Lutheran church of which he

was a member at two o'clock on Tuesday. The Rev. W. T. SCHALM will officiate.

Interment will take place in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mr. PETSCHULAT was born in

Schilleren, Germany May 18, 1865, and was the son of George and Helen PETSCHULAT.

He came to America at the age of 17 years and lived for 10 years in Big Rapids

where he resided for four years after which he came to Sturgis where he had

lived since. He married Augusta KUTSCHINSKI on April 18, 1890 at Big Rapids. Mr.

PETSCHULAT was formerly a railroad man but after coming to Sturgis he took up

the carpenter trade which he followed for 26 years. The widow, three children,

George PETSCHULAT, and Mrs. Miles HOWK, of Sturgis and Victor PETSCHULAT, of

Grand Rapids; a brother in Germany and three grandchildren survive. A daughter,

Dorothea, died in 1916. (Undated - estimated 1926). (No family connection to

submitter.)

Painter, Treva M.

Sturgis-Treva M. PAINTER, 84, formerly of 306 John St., died March 8, 1988, at

Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange, Ind. She was born Jun 23, 1903, in Portland,

Ind., a daughter of George and Jessie (HIATT) METZGER. On July 23, 1920, she

married Earl PAINTER in Centreville. He died March 30, 1987. She was a Sturgis

resident since 1920. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian

Church, Sturgis, the American Legion Auxiliary; the Metropolitan Auxiliary,

having served as its national president; and the Eagles Auxiliary, having served

as its state president. She was a convention parliamentarian. Surviving are two

daughters, Mrs. William (Donna) LAMBERT, Titus, Ala. and Mrs. William (Kay)

LONG, Fort Wayne, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was

preceded in death by her parents; one son, Earl; one brother and one sister.

Relatives and friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the Rosenberg-Schipper

Funeral Home, Sturgis, where the family will receive friends from 10-11:30 a.m.

Friday. Services are at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev.

Loren M. SCRIBNER, First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak

Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Association.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Petschulate, Victor

Victor PETSCHULAT, 56, of 11419 Blackburn, in Livonia, Mich., a native of

Sturgis and well known here, died unexpectedly at 4 a.m. Saturday, from a

coronary occlusion. Mr. PETSCHULAT had been at his bowling alley in Livonia and

had returned home early in the morning. He was stricken and died a short time

later. Dean of the Kirsch Company's sales force, he had been a Kirsch salesman

for the last 38 years. He was born in Sturgis, a son of Gustav and Augusta

PETSCULAT and was a graduate of the high school here. When he was only 17 years

old he was playing semi-professional baseball and also was a star track man. He

continued his athletic career after entering Kalamazoo College. Surviving are

his wife, the former Thelma YODER of Sturgis; three daughters, Mrs. Ben DARNELL,

Mrs. Richard ERDYLLI and Mrs. Robert SHELLY, all of Plymouth; three

grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Miles N. HOWK of Sturgis. The body is at the

Shafer Funeral Home in Plymouth. Arrangements for the

services are incomplete. (No family connection to submitter.)

Petschulat, Gertrude

Mrs. Gertrude PETSCHULAT, 59, well known Sturgis and area resident, was found

dead in her bed in her home at 400 W. Lafayette St. at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday

Mar. 24. The discovery was made by her son, Dr. Neubert PETSCHULAT and his

wife, Joan, of LaGrange, when they stopped to call Sunday afternoon. Death

is believed to have occurred mid-morning on Saturday. She had begun

breakfast preparations and had apparently partaken of her morning coffee and had

removed toast from the toaster when she became ill at which time she returned to

her bed, fully clothed. An autopsy is to be performed Monday afternoon to

determine the cause of her passing. Mrs. PETSCHULAT had had a telephone

conversation at about 9:30 a.m. Saturday with her sister-in-law, Laura HOWK, at

which time the women made plans to attend church on Sunday. Mrs. HOWK

called for Mrs. PETSCHULAT Sunday but was unable to enter the house. She

then assumed Mrs. PETSCHULAT had stayed overnight with Mrs. C. F. McBRIDGE, a

close friend. Mrs. PETSCHULAT was born at Big Rapids, Mich., May 16, 1903,

a daughter of William and Amelia (TOLKEMITT) NEUBERT. Her marriage to

George C. PETSCHULAT was solemnized Nov. 27, 1922 at Grand Rapids. Her

husband, an executive with the Kirsch Company preceded her in death May 12,

1943. She was a member of the Howe, Ind. Presbyterian Church and had just

recently been named chairman-elect of the Loan Service Guild of the Sturgis

Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, George PETSCHULAT of Kalamazoo

and Dr. Neubert PETSCHULAT, of LaGrange, Ind.; four grandchildren, and one

sister, Mrs. R. H. DeBEER, of Kalamazoo. Services will be observed at 2

p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 27 at the Foglesong Funeral Home with her former pastor,

the Rev. Earl BURGER, officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Lawn

Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m.

Tuesday. If desired, friends may direct memorials to the Remembrance Fund

of the Sturgis Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Harry J. SPRECKEN is administrator

of the fund.

Sturgis-Funeral services for Mrs. George C. (Gertrude) PETSCHULAT, 59, were held

at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Foglesong Funeral Home with her former pastor at

Howe, Ind., the Rev. Earl BERGER, officiating. Mrs. Lucille CAMERON was

the organist. The committal service was pronounced at Oak Lawn Cemetery

where the Rev. Walter KUCH, a relative of Mrs. Peter PETSCHULAT, gave the final

benediction. Pallbearers were R. W. WESPHALL, Arthur W. EVERS, T. L.

SHUMAN, Jack KIRSCH, Joseph DOBBERTEEN and Dr. John SHELDON. Mrs.

PETSCHULAT, victim of a coronary occlusion that is believed to have occurred in

her home, 400 W. Lafayette Street last Saturday, was found dead in her home at

about 5:30 p.m. Sunday by

her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Neubert PETSCHULAT. Surviving

besides her son, Dr. PETSCHULAT, of LaGrange, is another son, George PETSCHULAT

of Kalamazoo, her sister, Mrs. R. H. DeBEER of Kalamazoo, and four

grandchildren. Mrs. PETSCHULAT had been active in the Howe Presbyterian

Church and was the chairman elect of the Sturgis Memorial Hospital Loan

Guild. She had also planned to have been a sorority house mother at the

University of Michigan this fall. (March 28, 1963) (No family

connection to submitter.)

Parrish, Dr. M.F.

Dr. M. F. PARRISH, 79, Succumbs Friday in Leila Post Hospital. Dr. M. F. PARRISH, 79, one of Sturgis' pioneer physicians and surgeons, died at 11:45 a.m. today in Leila Post Hospital, Battle Creek, where he had been a patient since Oct. 22. His condition had been regarded as serious since he entered the hospital. Dr. PARRISH had practiced in Sturgis, at 120 S. Nottawa, since 1922. He was a graduate of the Cincinnati University's medical school with the class of 1897, and had practiced in Indiana before opening his office here. He served in the medical corps during World War I.

Dr. PARRISH was a member of the St. Joseph County Medical Society, had served as president of Sturgis Memorial Hospital's medical staff, was a member of the Fifty Year Club of the Michigan State Medical Society, and was to have been honored next Monday evening by the Exchange Club. His name was to have been entered in the club's "Book of Golden Deeds" and a facsimile of the page on which his name was written

was to be presented to him. This, the highest honor the club confers, is extended to one or more persons each year for outstanding achievements in the community. He was a native of Monroe, Ind.

Dr. PARRISH is survived by his widow, Minnie C. PARRISH; and a daughter, Mrs. Earnest (Mary Catherine) HENRICKS, Sturgis. The body was returned to Sturgis this afternoon and is at the Moon Funeral Home. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver

Ralph W Pierson

Ralph

W. PIERSON, 50, Sturgis resident most of his life, died unexpectedly at 4:01

a.m., Tuesday, in his home, 400 W. West St. He had been in only fair

health over the last year and had been confined to the hospital here for a short

period but his condition was not deemed critical. Death was attributed to

a coronary condition. He was born in Bronson, Jan. 20, 1908, a son of Lewis and

Sara W. (WEIMER) PIERSON. His marriage to Leona DOSTER was solemnized Aug.

31, 1929, in Sturgis. Mr. PIERSON was an employee of the National Carbon

Coated Paper Co., in the capacity of stock man. He was affiliated

fraternally with the Eagles Lodge and the Loyal Order of Moose, both of this

city. Surviving besides his wife are his son, Clifford, of Sturgis; two

sisters, Mrs. Viola SNOOK, also of Sturgis, and Mrs. Don (Millie)

HARRIS, of Burr Oak, and his brother, Daniel PIERSON, of Sturgis.

Surviving also are a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the

Foglesong Funeral Home beginning Wednesday morning. Last rites will take

place in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m., Friday, where the Rev. James LOGAN,

pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be at

Oak Lawn Cemetery. Submitted by: Cheryl

Arver

Porter, DeLial S.

DeLial S. PORTER, 82, 406 Michigan Ave., Sturgis, died Aug. 1, 1979, in Sturgis

Hospital where he had been admitted a few hours earlier. Mr. PORTER was born in

Blissfield, Mich., Dec. 16, 1896, a son of Hudson and Cora (COMSTOCK) PORTER. He

lived in Sturgis for more than 75 years. Mr. PORTER was married to Ethel M.

STOLL April 4, 1926, in Coldwater. Mr.

PORTER graduated from Ferris State College with a pharmaceutical degree in 1920.

He was a life member of the college's Alumni Association. In 1946, Mr. PORTER

and his wife, Ethel, purchased what was to become one of the best-known drug

stores in the area. Porter's Cut-Rate Drug Store changed owners in 1969 when he

and his wife retired from business. Mr.

PORTER, a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sturgis, served

the community in many ways. He attended Kiwanis Club meetings regularly with

unbroken string of attendance of 34 years, serving as president in 1952. Mr.

PORTER became lieutenant governor of Michigan State Kiwanis in 1955. Mr. PORTER

was a life member of the Knights of

Phythias Phoenix Lodge. At one time he served as the lodge's Chancellor

Commander. He received the Book of Golden Deeds in 1962 from the Exchange Club.

This award is given to community leaders for outstanding civic work. Because of

his many community contributions, PORTER was presented the Governor's Award by

Gov. George ROMNEY in 1967. Mr. PORTER

was a president of the Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement. He also was a

member of the Junior Achievement Board of directors. Mr. PORTER served the city

as a member of the Cemetery and Park Board and also was on the board of the

Salvation Army. Mr. PORTER was a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and

Commandery of the Masonic Order: Sturgis Chapter No. 26, RAM, Meridian Sun Lodge

No. 49, F and AM, and Columbia Commandery, No. 18. PORTER joined professional

associations such as the Michigan State Pharmaceutical Association and the

American Association of Pharmacy. Surviving are his wife; a niece, Mrs. Roger

(Virginia) ZUERCHER, Sturgis; two nephews, Paul SWEET, Tekonsha, and Duane

VANORDEN, Bradenton, Fla.; and several great-nieces and nephews. Friends may

call at the Foglesong Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, with the Rev. Richard W. MITCHELL officiating. Burial will take place

in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Fraternal services will be held in the funeral home Friday

at 7:30 p.m., conducted by Phoenix Lodge No. 171, Knights of Pythias. (No family

connection to submitter.)

Harold Prince

Harold

PRINCE, a lifetime resident of this city, died Sunday in Sturgis Hospital. From

his death, this community will find a void that will be hard to fill. He was a

man who loved this city, its citizens and programs. He came here in 1908 while a

junior in high school and worked as a linotype operator for the Sturgis Journal

-- a tenure that would stretch to 16 years. PRINCE was a man who enjoyed and

loved people -- and the feeling was returned in full force. A grateful community

afforded him honors he richly deserved, such as "Citizen of the Year"

during Michigan Week in 1972. And, too, there was the "Elk of the

Year" presentation in the Club's 1969-70 year, and the "Book of Golden

Deeds" award from the Exchange Club in 1965. Funeral services will be held

Wednesday. He was a worker in everything he touched. Some of his accomplishments

are worth noting. Offices he held included commander of Columbia Commandery No.

18, Knights Templar; past president and district governor of the Sturgis

Exchange Club; past president of the Sturgis Shrine Club; welfare director of

the United Fund 15 years; publicity director of the Sturgis Cancer Fund, board

member of the Salvation Army,

and membership in many other civic organizations. PRINCE was a doer. When

he became involved in activities you could expect to hear from him. There

wasn't much PRINCE couldn't do and when the occasion merited it If funds were

needed for a worthy cause, he found them. If a club needed publicity, PRINCE got

it. And all you had to do was contact him for assistance -- he was always there

to help. He was a businessman in Sturgis for 35 years, until his retirement in

1972. In his operations of Foglesong Funeral Home, his conduct in his profession

earned him high esteem and membership in the Order of the Golden Rule. But it

was in sports that PRINCE found his special niche. He was manager of all the

Sturgis Wildcats football team -- and they were some team as old-timers will

recall. He also served as secretary of the Sturgis Bowling League for many

years. He was constantly reminding friends and citizens in the area how

important sports are in a person's life -- and he will be sorely missed in this

department. He had an indomitable spirit and a lust for life few people possess.

He faced his last illness with a courage that inspired others. Harold PRINCE

will be missed. This obituary was written by Carol Ankney, and it was

published in the "Sturgis Journal"

Sturgis-Harold W. PRINCE, 72, of 500 E. South St., died

at 4:50 p.m Sunday in Sturgis Hospital after an extended illness. He had

been the owner and president of the Foglesong Funeral Home, Inc. for 35 years,

retiring in 1972. Born March 8, 1903, in Rensselaer, he had lived in the

Sturgis area most of his life. In 1932 in Sturgis, he married Olga H.

OLSON, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James WILL of

Battle Creek; a son, H. Peter of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren; a sister,

Mrs. Mertie REMPLE of Montpelier, Ind., two nephews and a niece. Services

will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Foglesong Funeral

Home, Sturgis with Rev. R. C. DUNKELBERGER, former pastor of the Presbyterian

Church of Sturgis, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery,

Sturgis. Friends may call anytime in the funeral home. Memorial

contributions may be made to the Sturgis Hospital cancer clinic. PRINCE

was a member of the Meridian Sun Lodge 49, F&AM; Knights Templars, Columbia

Commandery; the Royal Order of Jesters; the Sturgis Shrine Club; the Sturgis

Elks Club; the Loyal Order of Moose; the Eagles Lodge; Knights of Pythias; the

Odd Fellows Lodge; the Sturgis exchange club; the National and Michigan Funeral

Directors Associations; National Selected Morticians and the Order of the Golden

Rule. (Undated) (No family connection to submitter.)

Edna P Proctor (Snyder)

Edna

P. PROCTOR, 90, 29610 Witt Lake Road, died Nov. 2, 1986, at Froh Community

Home. She was born Jun 17, 1896, in Mongo, Ind., a daughter of John and

Caroline (SWEITZER) SNYDER. In August 1915, she married Guy W. PROCTOR, in

LaGrange, Ind. She was a Strugis resident since 1943, coming from Scott,

Ind. She was employed at the Kirsch Company, retiring in the late 1950s.

She attended the Methodist Church, Mongo. Surviving are two sons, Karl E.

PROCTOR, Sturgis, and Edmond PROCTOR, Lewisville, Texas; four grandchildren;

five great-grandchildren; one sister, Veva RUSH, Mongo; and nieces and

nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Josephine

BARENIE, one brother and one sister. There will be no visitation.

Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Church of God, Sturgis,

with the Rev. Donald JOHNSON officiating. Burial of the cremations will be

in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Froh Community

Home. Arrangements were handled by the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home,

Sturgis. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Vlasta

Purdy (Brtva)

Vlasta

PURDY, 83, formerly of 407 Walker St., Sturgis, died May 19, 1979 in Southwest

General Hospital, Middleburg, Ohio. She had made her home with her daughter in

Brookpark, Ohio. She was born in Godley, Ill., June 14, 1895, a daughter of

Frank and Anna (HOTOVEC) BRTVA. Mrs. PURDY was a Sturgis resident from July 15,

1925 to 1972, when she moved to Brookpark. She was married to Arthur H. PURDY

Sept. 24, 1919, in Morris, Ill. He died Nov. 12, 1958. She and her husband owned

and operated PURDY Grocery Store in Sturgis from July 15, 1925 to 1953. She was

a member of First United Methodist Church in Sturgis; a longtime member of

United Methodist Women; 50-year member of Pocahontas Temple No. 121, Pythian

Sisters; Jacob Rebekah Lodge No. 5, and Past Noble Grand Club. Surviving are two

daughters, Mrs. Ray (Lillian) THOMPSON, of Brookpark, Ohio, with whom she had

made her home, and Mrs. John (Phyllis) OVERHISER, Plymouth, Mich.; a son,

Francis PURDY, Cleveland, Ohio; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; a brother,

Frank BRTVA, Sturgis; and several nieces and

nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and seven brothers.

Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home where services will be held

Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. George Hartmann of the First United Methodist

Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial

service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home, conducted by the

Pythian Sisters. Submitted by: Cheryl

Arver

Donald A. Price

White Pigeon -- Donald Alan Price, 77, 404 N. Kalamazoo St., died Oct. 23 1996, at Three Rivers Area Hospital, after a two - year illness.

He was born Sept. 20, 1919, in Kalamazoo, a son of Carl Alan and Maude Ethel (Tyler) Price. In 1946 he moved to Ohio for one year, then to Benton Harbor where he lived until he moved to White Pigeon in 1953.

On Sept. 4, 1949, he married Clara M. Dumond at the First Baptist Church of Benton Harbor.

He attended Kalamazoo College for two years, graduated from Ferris State College with his B.S. degree in pharmacology. He was employed by Pecks Drug Store in Grand Rapids, Ohio and Benton Harbor. He also owned and operated the Burgess Drug Store in White Pigeon for 31 years. He was sponsor of the White Pigeon Women's Bowling League and the school yearbook.

He was a member of the White Pigeon Lions Club, B.P.O.E. Lodge of Kalamazoo, Michigan Pharmaceutical Association, National Association of Retail Druggists, Kappa Alpha Phi at Ferris State College, Past Patron of the Eastern Star of White Pigeon, White Pigeon Lodge #104 F& AM, and Group Member to Promote Bronson Methodist Hospital 1937 to 1938.

He enjoyed traveling, electronics and music, playing the clarinet in high school and college.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Rosemary) Regan of White Pigeon and Mrs. Ed (Beverly) Draper of LaGrange, Ind.; four grandaughters, four grandsons, and one great-grandaughter, and one sister, Barbara Davenport of Portage. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services were at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at the White Pigeon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mary Pieh officiating. Burial was in the White Pigeon Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Three Rivers Manor, White Pigeon United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc. Envelopes are available at the Farrand Funeral Home, which handled the arrangements.

Village Weekly, Saturday, November 2, 1996

Submitted by Beverly Edwards

Reed, Maxine L.

Burr Oak - Maxine L. REED, 69, of 445 N. Third St., Burr Oak, died Friday

morning, June 3, 1983, in Sturgis Hospital. She had been a life-long area

resident. On April 12, 1936 in LaGrange, Ind., she was married to T. John REED.

He died in 1970. She was a member of the Burr Oak Mother's Club, Sturgis Women's

Club, Chapter 28 Order of The Eastern Star of Burr Oak and the past Worthy

Matron's Club. Surviving are: one son, J. Lynn REED, Sturgis, one daughter, Mrs.

Dennis (Judith) A. BAKER, Sturgis; and four grandchildren. Maxine L. REED was

born Sept. 24, 1913, daughter of Clifford and Clara (MILLER) FAIR. Besides her

husband she was preceded in death by her mother, who died in 1976. Friends and

relatives may call at the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home after 3 p.m. today,

where the family will meet with friends today and Sunday from 7-9 p.m. There

will be an Order of the Eastern Star service at the funeral home at 7 p.m.

today. Religious services will be held from Burr Oak United Methodist Church

Monday at 1 p.m. where Mrs. REED will lay in state on Monday at 10 a.m. until

service time. Interment will be in Burr Oak Cemetery. Memorials may be directed

to the Burr Oak United Methodist Church of the American Cancer Society. (No

family connection to submitter.)

Reeg, Foster D.

Foster D. REEG, 78, 224 Susan St., Sturgis, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon

at his home. He had been in failing health four years. He was born

Aug. 24, 1900, in Whitley County, Ind., a son of Rev. Jacob B. and Cornelia C.

(SHORT) REEG. He had made his home in Sturgis the past 52 years, coming

here from LaPorte, Ind., where on Nov. 27, 1919, he married F. Irene LOSEY.

Mr. REEG was a tool and die maker, being employed for several years by Kirsch

Co.; Douglas Manufacturing Co. of Bronson; C and H Machine, and Burr Oak Tool

and Gauge Co., from which he retired in 1966. He attended the First

Baptist Church, was a member of the Sturgis Senior Citizens, and the American

Association of Retired Persons and a life member of Sturgis Elks Lodge, BPOE No.

1381. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Max (Audrey) HECHT,

Sturgis, and Mrs. Jack (Joy) MYERS, Williamsburg, Wis.; three sons, Gordon R.

and Vernon D. REEG, both of Sturgis, and Arthur P. REEG, Muskegon; 20

grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Reggie (Mary) PENDLETON,

North Palm Beach, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in

death by a son, Jac, three sisters and five brothers. Relatives and friends may

call at the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home in Sturgis until noon on Tuesday,

when Mr. REEG will be taken to the First Baptist Church where services will be

held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Ronald J. MILES officiating.

Interment will take place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. (July 9, 1979) (No family

connection to submitter.)

Reid, Ruth

Waukegan, Ill.-Ruth MOLTER REID, 63, died Aug 9, 1984, at St. Therese Hospital

here. She was born Aug. 2, 1921 in LaGrange County, Indiana, a daughter of

Earl and Elizabeth MOLTER. On Feb. 21, 1943 she married Paul E. REID in

Reno, Nev. Surviving are her husband; two daughters Mrs. Carl (Linda)

NICHOLS, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. Robert (Dianne)

STOLARIK, Lindenhurst; three grandchildren; four brothers, Elwin MOLTER, Orland,

Ind.; Harold MOLTER, John MOLTER and Carl MOLTER, all of Sturgis; two sisters,

Mrs. Melvin (Catherine) McNETT, Angola, Ind., Mrs. Robert (Florence) POLLEYS,

Sturgis, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

(No family connection to submitter.)

Roat, Harriet

Harriett CALKINS ROAT, 87, formerly of Sturgis, died April 11, 1987, at Oakview Medical

Center, Ludington. She was born Sept. 2, 1889, in Scottville, a daughter

of Robert and Carrie EASTMAN. In 1922, she married Horace C. CALKINS in

Flint. He preceded her in death. On June 20, 1946, she married

Walter ROAT in Coldwater. He died Aug. 12, 1951. She was employed at

the Liquor Commission, Sturgis, as the St. Joseph County Register of Deeds for

16 years, and as the City Treasurer for the City of Sturgis for several

years. She was a member of the Sturgis American Legion Auxiliary and had

served as president, a member of the Business and Professional Women and the

Sturgis Lady Elks. She attended the First United Methodist Church,

Sturgis. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Lois) ALLEN, White

Pigeon and Mrs. Hewlett (Barbara) BEAN, New Buffalo; one stepson, Dr. Alden ROAT,

Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters;

one brother; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by

her parents, two grandsons, one brother and one sister. Graveside services

are at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, with the Rev. George

O. HARTMANN officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's

Foundation. Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to

submitter.)

Root, Isabelle May

Three Rivers-Isabelle May ROOT, 77, 14th Street, died Sept. 7, 1987, at the

Three Rivers Area Hospital, following a short illness. She was born Aug.

4, 1910, in Barryton, a daughter of Orren and Effie (RATHBURN) THORNTON.

In 1928, she married Henry TEADT, in LaGrange, Ind. in November, 1957, she

married Earl ROOT. She had lived in Barryton from 1910-1912, in Sherwood

from 1912-27, in Leonidas from 1927-53, in Nashville from 1957-77, and in Three

Rivers, from 1977-87. She was a member of Assembly of God Church, Three

Rivers, and the Rebecca Lodge 185, Leonidas. Surviving are two daughters,

Aletha LEONARD, Ney, Ohio,

and Madge WOLFE, Three Rivers, four sons, Donald TEADT, Aurbendale, Fla., Edwin

TEADT and Bill TEADT, both of Lakeland, Fla., and Ted TEADT, Phoenix, Ariz;

three step-children, Donna TUCKER, Battle Creek, Pat GRAHAM, Leslie and Michael

ROOT, Sturgis, 23 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;

eight step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn BAAD, Athens, and

Ethelda STOUDINGER, Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Earl ROOT, one stepson, Jerry ROOT; two grandson, Billy and Don SHAW;

and one sister, Jean COLEBURN. Services were at 3 p.m. Thursday at the

Spencer Funeral Home, Athens. Burial was in Sherwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. (No family

connection to submitter.)

Scheetz, Ross L.

Funeral services for Ross L. SCHEETZ, 73, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the

Foglesong Chapel with the Rev. David DRAGGOO, pastor of the First United

Methodist Church in Burr Oak, officiating. Mrs. John D. YOUNG was the

organist. The final rites were said in Burr Oak Cemetery. Casket

bearers were Leon KIMBALL, Kenneth FULLER, Earl BORDNER, Alvin

SHAW, John BURMEISTER and Michael SMITH. Mr. SCHEETZ, a former Sturgis and

Detroit bank teller and an insurance broker, died in Fairview Medical Facility,

Monday morning, after an illness of eight years. His home was at 1049

Kelly Road in Burr Oak Township. He had served on the Sturgis Board of

Education for 20 years and in later years had been active in the Burr Oak Grange

until he was stricken. He was married Jan. 14, 1920, to the former Esther

FERRIS, who survives, along with three sons, one daughter, one sister and one

brother. (Feb. 12, 1970) (No family connection to submitter.)

Schroeder, Walter L.

Sturgis-Walter L. SCHROEDER, 74, 1105 S. Ohio Court, died Jan. 4, 1985, at

Sturgis Hospital where he was admitted Dec. 30. He was born Jan. 19, 1910, in

Sturgis, a son of Edward J. and Eda (ECKERT) SCHROEDER. On April 12, 1933, he

was married to Elda L. WARKENTINE, in Sturgis. She died May 27, 1969. He was a

lifelong Sturgis resident. Since 1946, he was a printer for Abbott Magic Co.,

Colon, until his retirement in 1984. He was a lifelong member and past-treasurer

of St. Johnâs Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sisters, Margaret PUESCHEL

and Mrs. Robert (Mildred) ADAMS, both of Sturgis; one brother, Edwin SCHROEDER,

Sturgis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by

his parents. Relatives and friends were received Saturday and Sunday at the

Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis. Services were 11 a.m. today at St. Johnâs

Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald RADDATZ officiating. Burial was in Oak Lawn

Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Johnâs Lutheran Church Memorial

Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Shears,Lewis R.

Lewis R. SHEARS, 81, 501 W. Nottawa St., died Oct. 10, 1986 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born Feb. 25, 1905, in White Cloud, Mich., a son of Vern and Ina (PIKERD) SHEARS. He worked for the St. Joseph County Road Commission, the Fairbanks-Morse Crop. and the Centreville Village Police Department. He also was a school bus driver and owned and operated the SHEARS sawmill and garage.

He is survived by nine children, Loray FAGER, Sturgis; LaVerne TIMM, Centreville; Lewis SHEARS, Jr., Centreville; Dorothy NOEL, Marcellus;Patricia McCANN, Sturgis; Harold SHEARS, Centreville; Sharon McCANN, Howe, Ind.; Bette SCHWARTZ, Centreville; and Arthur SHEARS, Centreville. He also is survived by one stepson, Carl BALK, Centreville; 25 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister Leola BARNS of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and one sister, three children and one grandson. Relatives and friends my call from 7-9 today and from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Rexrode-Eley Funeral Home, Centreville. Services are at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville.

Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Shears, Otis S.

Otis Stanley SHEARS, 60, 402-A Gateway Village, Sturgis, died July 9, 1979 in

Froh Community Home, where he was admitted Nov. 30, 1978. He had been in failing

health since 1972 and seriously ill since January of 1978. Mr. SHEARS was born

in Sturgis, July 16, 1918, as son of Claude and Nellie (MURTON) SHEARS, and had

been a lifelong resident. He was

married to Ruth D. ELY, Dec. 23, 1939, in LaGrange, Ind. Mr. SHEARS was employed

at Kirsch Co. 27 1/2 years, retiring in 1973 because of failing health. He was a

member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Cedar Lake Golf Course League and Sturgis

Bowling Association, participating in the Classic, Major and Kirsch Leagues. He

was an avid sport fan. Surviving

are his wife; two sons, Roger and Robert SHEARS; five grandchildren; two

brothers, Ernest and Lee SHEARS, both of Sturgis, and several nieces and

nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mrs. Gladys BEERS,

and a brother, Carl. Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home from 7-9

p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will

be held in Trinity Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with Rev. Douglas

THOMPSON, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Burr Oak, officiating. Cremation

will follow with the cremations later interred at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials

may be directed to the St. Joseph County Chapter of the American Cancer Society,

Michigan Heart Association or American Heart Association. Envelopes are

available at the funeral home. (No family connection to submitter.)

Start, George William

George William Start, son to George H. and Martha Start, was born on his father's farm north of Burr Oak, Feb. 13, 1864, and died in the Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, Mich., Jan 31, 1929.

In 1885, he was married to Miss Jennie Weaver, of Noble, Branch County.

She and her daughter, Coila, of Saginaw, survive him, besides his brothers and sisters, P.I. and Elmer A., Mrs. Ella Maystead and Mrs. Mattie Prentice of Burr Oak and Mr. Sarah Scott of Leonidas.

With the exception of a few years, he lived in Burr Oak until he went in 1917 to reside on his farm in Lake Clare County.

For the past year and more, he has been fighting a losing battle to recover his health. It was not until he underwent an operation in a Saginaw Hospital that the cause of his illness was found to be cancer.

Mr. Start was a home loving man, and was much loved for his genial and friendly ways. He made friends everywhere and helped acquaintances whenever he could.

Stepelton, Florence

Florence E. STEPELTON, 72, 129 S. Nottawa St., died Oct. 27, 1978 in Sturgis

Hospital, where she had been a patient two days. She was born in Sturgis Feb.

24, 1906, a daughter of Harry E. and Maud (JEWELL) SCATTERGOOD and had been a

lifelong resident of Sturgis. She was married to Glenn E. STEPELTON June 29,

1968 in Sturgis. He died Jan. 30, 1974. Mrs. STEPELTON assisted her parents in

operation of the Scattergood Jewelry Store on West Chicago Road many years,

managing the cosmetic department. Surviving are three cousins, Mrs. Vera QUIGGLE,

Long Beach, Calif., and Marjorie QUIGGLE and Catherine GUSTAVESON, California.

At the request of Mrs. STEPELTON, her body was removed to the University of

Michigan Medical School's Anatomy Department. Memorial services will be held at

1 p.m., Monday in the Foglesong Funeral Home, with the Rev. Timothy FOREMAN,

pastor of the First Church of God, officiating. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Stetson, Walter E.

Walter E. STETSON, 75, whose home was at 508 N. Prospect St., died at 1:20 a.m.

Sunday in the Ford Hospital, Detroit, where he had been admitted three weeks ago

for medical treatment. He had previously been a patient at Sturgis Memorial

Hospital. He had been a resident of Sturgis for almost 60 years. Mr. STETSON, a

retired Sturgis-Newport employee, was born in Decatur, Ind., Jan. 4, 1895, a son

of Chauncey and Lydia (RUSSELL) STETSON. He was united in marriage to Georgia S.

LEADERS in Sturgis at the St. Johns Lutheran Church May 28, 1918. Mr. STETSON

began his career with the former National Carbon Coated Paper Co. 50 years ago

in the capacity of a pressman. At his retirement five years ago he was the

printing supervisor for the present Sturgis-Newport Business Forms, Inc. His

name is linked with many others, both living and deceased, as a member of a

pioneer group that fostered the success of the printing enterprise established

by the late Charles L. SPENCE. Mr. STETSON was a member of the St. Johns

Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Wesley STETSON of Kansas

City, Kan., and Elmer BASHORE, Scottsville, Ky.; one daughter Mrs. Charles (Treva)

WUTHRICH of South Bend, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Ralph STETSON of

Detroit; four sisters, Mrs. Victor (Bessie) CATTON of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Guy (Edna)

ROBINSON and Mrs. Victor (Agnes) WESTLAKE, both of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs.

Lillian BURKHEAD Howe, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. Rites are to be

observed at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. John's Lutheran Church with the pastor, The

Rev. F. C. KNEUPPEL, officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Lawn

Cemetery. Friends may call at the Foglesong

Funeral Home until noon on Wednesday at which time the body will be taken to the

church. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorials

to St. Johns Lutheran Church. (Aug. 16, 1970) (No family connection to

submitter.)

Stewart, Mina

Mrs. John S. STEWART, 84, who had taught piano in Sturgis and Burr Oak for 60

years or more, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the Murray Rest Home in

Concord. Mrs. STEWART was taken to the rest home three weeks ago after

five weeks in Sturgis Memorial Hospital. The body was returned to Sturgis

and is at the Foglesong Funeral Home where services will be held

at 2 p.m Wednesday. The Rev. Byron A. HAHN, D. D., pastor of the First

Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Oak Lawn

Cemetery. Mrs. STEWART, whose maiden name was Mina PYLE, was born in Pekin,

N.Y., Mar. 1, 1872, to Hiram and Martha (BORDNER) PYLE. When she was three

years old the family moved to Burr Oak. She lived there until

her marriage in 1908 to Mr. STEWART. Since then she had lived in

Sturgis. Mrs. STEWART was a graduate of the music department at Albion

College and took further piano study with William H. SHERWOOD of the Chicago

Musical College, which later became the Sherwood School of Music. Mrs.

STEWART had her studio at 210 N. Clay St., in Sturgis for many years. Her

husband died Jun 16, 1955. Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. Edna HOLTZ, of

Dunsmuir, Calif.; Mrs. Julius RUTZ, of Albion; and Mrs. Earl SLOCUM of Chapel

Hill, N.C. (June 18, 1956) (No family connection to submitter.)

Stofflet, Syvilla

Mrs. Syvilla Stofflet died this morning at the home of her son, Mr. Ed Stofflet at 9:30, of heart failure. Her home was at Moorpark, Michigan and she came to Iowa last October hoping as did her friends that the change would be beneficial and that she would recover her health. Tomorrow afternoon a short service will be held at the home of her son, and they will leave with the remains tomorrow night for Moorpark, Mich.

The Newton Daily News, Newton, Iowa Saturday, March 4, 1905, Page 4, Column 4. Submitted by: Barbara Hug - (No family

connection to submitter)

Strang, DeForrest

Sturgis-DeForrest STRANG, 84, 61275 Raintree Blvd., Lake Templene, died April

14, 1987, at Sturgis Hospital. He was born May 7, 1902, in LaGrange, Ind., a son

of Aura and Minnie (NELSON) STRANG. On Nov. 21, 1970, he married Bernice

(FRIEND) TROUTFETTER in Battle Creek. He had lived most of his life in the

Sturgis area. He was employed in the sales and purchasing at the Posture Chair

Company and as general manager of Aulsbrook and Jones Furniture Company. He

retired from the Michigan State Legislature after representing the 42nd District

for 10 years. During his time in the Legislature, he sponsored the Utilities

Protective Bill, known as "Miss Dig". He had served four terms as

mayor of Sturgis and served on the city commission for 14 years. He was active

in the Republican Party. He also had served on the Sturgis Hospital Board, the

Labor Management Committee, and the Generations Activities Program Board and on

the Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of the Sturgis First Presbyterian Church,

the Sturgis Exchange Club, Elks Lodge 1381 and Saladin Temple. He was past

master of the Meridian Sun Lodge F&AM 49, life member of the Sturgis Chapter

26 R.A.M. and a life member of the Columbia Commandry 18  KT. He received

his 60-year pin from the Masonic Order in 1986. He was selected Sturgis Citizen

of the Year in 1981. Surviving are his wife; and nieces and nephews. He was

preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy; and one sister Hazel.

Relatives and friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the Roseberg-Schipper

Funeral Home, Sturgis, where the family will meet with friends from 6-8 p.m.

today and from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Masonic services are at 7 p.m. Friday at

the funeral home under the auspices of Meridian Sun Lodge F&AM 49. Services

are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sturgis First Presbyterian Church with the Rev.

Loren M. SCRIBNER officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials

may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church or the Shrine Crippled

Children's Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No family

connection to submitter.)

Sturgis, Neal I.

Neal I. STURGIS, 73, of 801 Myrtle Ave., Sturgis, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

29, 1978, in the Froh Community Home. He was admitted to the home a week

ago but had been in failing health three months. His condition became

serious five weeks ago. Mr. STURGIS was born in

Allegan County, Mich., April 4, 1905, to John W. and Rose (ECHTINAU)

STURGIS. He had lived in Sturgis since moving here from the Allegan area

in 1925. On Sept. 11, 1929, Mr. STURGIS and Lois L. CARTER were married in

Sturgis. Mr. STURGIS became associated with his father in the J. W.

Sturgis and Son Distributing Co. 43 years ago, and later was the owner. He

retired in 1975. From 1926 until 1953 he also was manager of the Taylor

Produce Co. in Sturgis. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church;

a life member of the BPOE No. 1381; and was a member of Sturgis Chapter No. 574

of the Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sturgis Rotary Club,

Michiana Audubon Society (six years), and from 1933 until 1936 he had served as

a Boy Scout Leader. Surviving are the widow, Lois; a daughter, Mrs. Merton

(Phyllis) NORMAN, Kalamazoo; two sons, Robert STURGIS, Kalamazoo, and James

STURGIS, Sturgis; six grandchildren; a sister Mrs. I. J. (Linnie) AYERS, Athens,

Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Visitation may be made in the

Foglesong Funeral Home from Tuesday noon until Thursday noon. Services

will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church with

the pastor, the Rev. Wallace ROBERTSON, officiating. Interment will take

place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4

p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. If desired, memorials

may be directed to the Michigan Heart Association, with

envelopes available at the funeral home. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Summey Alfred R.

Alfred R. SUMMEY, 70, 215 N. Park St., died June 18, 1986, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, where he was admitted June 15. He had been ill for an extended time. He was born Nov. 17, 1915, in Wauseon, Ohio, a son of Anthony and Elma (ZUBER) SUMMEY. On Jan. 15, 1938, he married Wilma J. AUTEN, in LaGrange, Ind. He had lived most of his life in the Sturgis area. For many years, he was employed at Marvel Industries, Sturgis, retiring in 1970. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Marjorie) COLLINS, Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Bill (Janice) VAUGHN, Sherwood; three sons, Delton SUMMEY, Grass Valley, Calif., Gerald SUMMEY, Sturgis and David SUMMEY, Kalamazoo; one stepdaughter, Lois SIMMONS, Kendallville, Ind., stepmother, Mrs. Frances SUMMEY, Centreville; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Edna) WATSON, Montpelier, Ohio, Mrs. Joseph (Alta) EMBLER, Viola LARIMER, Gertrude KIPKER and Mrs. Evert (Belva) HARTMAN, all of Sturgis; one brother, Junior SUMMEY, Estero, Fla.; two half sisters, Mrs. Ben (Frances) ROVNER, Skokie, Ill., and Mrs. Orin (Elma Lois) SELLERS, Tekonsha; four half brothers, Floyd SUMMEY, White Pigeon, George SUMMEY, Centreville, Jay SUMMEY, Hamilton, Ind., and James SUMMEY, Sturgis; one stepsister, Mrs. Ora (Marion) HOSTETLER, White Pigeon; one stepbrother, Wilbur FLECK, Chicago, Ill.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Marmon SUMMEY, Clifford SUMMEY and Walter SUMMEY, and one stepsister Mrs. Odetta ROBBINS. Relatives and friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis, where the family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., today. Services are at 2 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry WALLMAN, Sturgis Bible Chapel, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Teeters, Ruth E.

Sturgis-Ruth E. TEETERS, 71, 309 N. Orange St., died July 12, 1985, in Borgess

Medical Center, Kalamazoo, where she had been a patient since Wednesday.

She had been ill for two years. She was born Nov. 10, 1913, in Portland,

Ind., a daughter of Dorsey O. and Ada (SHAUVER) TEETERS. She moved to

Sturgis in 1928 where she lived the rest of her life. She

worked at Porter Drug Store for 40 years until she retired in 1983. She also

owned and operated a ceramic shop in her home. She had worked for 10 years

for Dr. M. F. Parrish, Sturgis. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Thelma

JORDAN; and one brother, Noah TEETERS, both of Pomona, Calif.; and several

nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and relatives may call at the

Foglesong Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive

friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday. Services

are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Douglas A. JORDAN, La

Mesa, Calif., officiating. Burial will be in

Oak Lawn Cemetery. (No family connection to submitter.)

Tooley, Grace

Sturgis-Grace WALKER TOOLEY, 76, 25912 W. Fawn River Road, died Nov. 23, 1986,

at her home, following an extended illness. She was born Jan. 10, 1910, in

Bakersfield, Calif., a daughter of J. Gail and Mabel (ARNOLD) KIRBY. On June 29,

1934, she married Ernest J. WALKER in Sturgis. He died April 26, 1954. On Feb.

25, 1982, she married Arthur TOOLEY in

Winter Haven, Fla. The WALKERS had a dance band for several years and played in

many cities in the area including Sturgis. After Ernest died, Grace continued

with the dance band for several years. She was employed as a bookkeeper for nine

years for Sturgis Supply Company and for seven years at Falkenstein's Florist.

She was past president of the Business and Professional Women's Club and a

member of the Sturgis United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; one

daughter, Janet DAVISON, Tampa, Fla.; one son Ronald E. WALKER, Portage; three

grandchildren; one brother, Ronald E. KIRBY, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and

several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the Rosenberg-Schipper

Funeral Home, Sturgis, where the family will meet with friends from 2-4 p.m. and

7-9 p.m. today. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the

Revs. George O. HARTMANN, Sturgis First United Methodist Church, and Royce

ROBINSON, Portage United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak

Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph County Hospice Care, Inc.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Unger, Paul G.

Sturgis-Paul G. UNGER, 91, 509 W. Congress Street, died Jan. 3, 1985, at Sturgis

Hospital following an lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 6, 1893 in

Henrietta, Ohio, the son of Barbara UNGER. He lived in Sturgis since 1915,

coming from Henrietta. On Dec. 23, 1916, he was married to Grace May

WINKLEPECK in Centreville. He was employed by the Sturgis Posture

Chair Company as a punch press operator until his retirement. He was a

member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a president of the Lutheran

Fraternities of America. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs.

Arden (Donna) DAVIDSON, Colon; one son, Dr. Paul UNGER, Williamsburg, Va.; two

grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one

half-sister, Mrs. John (Anna) WINKLER, Detroit; and several nieces and nephews

and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends and

relatives may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Saturday.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 p.m.

and 6-8 p.m. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church

with the Rev. Erwin A. RUHLIG and the Rev. John MUELLER officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Trinity

Lutheran Church.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home. (No family connection to

submitter.)

Van Buren,Grace

Grace (CRAMER) VAN BUREN, 61, 805 LaJolla Ave., died Thursday morning. She was born in Michigan Oct. 31, 1911. Mrs. VAN BUREN had moved here from Charleston, S.C. in 1964. She was married to Tracy VAN BUREN. Mrs. VAN BUREN had taught school in Michigan.

Surviving are her husband; two brothers (Fred and Albert CRAMER, and a sister, Mrs. Louice TIMMONS, all of Michigan. Funeral services were held this afternoon (Friday) at the Lewers and Shannon Funeral home, Ruskin, Fla. The body will be taken to Sturgis, where friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home Saturday evening and Sunday. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, at Prairie River Cemetery, Centreville, with Rev. Dennis PAULSON officiating. (August 16, 1973) Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Van Nuys, Marvel G.

Marvel G. VAN NUYS, 75, 614 George St., died at 3:20 a.m. Friday in Sturgis

Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months from complications.

He had been a Sturgis resident for the last 54 years and had been employed with

the Doerr Electric Products Co. in Burr Oak before he retired because of ill

health. In his earlier life he had been employed as a skilled wood

finisher, with the former Royal Easy Chair Co. He was born in Orland,

Ind., July 18, 1893, a son of Elroy and Nora (SIMON) VAN NUYS. His

marriage to Wava HAMILTON took place in

Coldwater, Mich., Sept. 27, 1913. Surviving besides his wife, at home, are

two daughters, Mrs. William (Hazel) BLACKBURN of Roseville, Mich., and Mrs.

Dorothy BRONSTETTER of Sturgis, and two sons, Donald VAN NUYS of Coldwater and

Marvel VAN NUYS, JR. of Three Rivers. Surviving are also his brother,

Russell VAN NUYS of Goshen, Ind.; 14 grandchildren and

10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home

where rites are to be held at 1:30 p.m Monday. Interment will take place

in the East Gilead Cemetery. (May 30, 1968) (No family connection to submitter.)

VanZile, Ada

Mrs. Daniel (Ada) VAN ZILE, 60, area resident for the past 40 years, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday in the Sturgis Memorial Hospital after an illness of one month. Her home was at 708 Enterprise Ave. Mrs. VAN ZILE was born near Frenchburg, Ky., Sept. 13, 1898, a daughter of James and Phoebe (MONTGOMERY) PIERATT. Her marriage to Daniel VAN ZILE took place at Angola, Ind., Feb. 25, 1933. Her early life was spent in the vicinity of Frenchburg, Ky., and near LaGrange, Ind., before coming to Sturgis where she was employed at the C. A. Miller Co. for 25 years. She was last employed at the Wall School in the cafeteria. She was affiliated fraternally with the auxiliaries of the Eagles and Moose Lodges. Surviving besides her husband are her daughter, Mrs. George (Betty) LANTZ of Sturgis; a son, Roycedean Hunter of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; two brothers, Calvin PIERATT of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Lloyd PIERATT of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Dayton MILLER of Stroh, Ind., and Mrs. Lona BLAIN of near Howe. Surviving also are three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home where rites will take place at 1:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Dean STORK, pastor of the Church of God, officiating. Committal services will be given at Woodruff Cemetery, near LaGrange.

Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Webster, Phoebe B.

Sturgis-Phoebe B. WEBSTER, 87, formerly of 29185 U.S. 12, died at 3 a.m. Dec. 4,

1987, in Sturgis Hospital, where she was admitted Dec. 3. She was born

April 24, 1900, in Centreville, to Henry and Lena (SPEICHER) RHODE. She

was a Centreville and Sturgis area resident all her life. On Jan. 7, 1922

she married Ray B. WEBSTER in Centreville. He died Oct. 8, 1973. She

was employed by Royal Easy Chair Co. of Sturgis and Sturgis Posture Chair,

retiring in 1962. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She

was an avid bowler for 30 years and was named to the Sturgis Women Bowlers Hall

of Fame. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Earnest (Lois) WARE, JR.,

of Sturgis, one grandson and one granddaughter; one great- grandson; one

brother, Garnet RHODE, of Hawks; and several nieces and nephews. She was

preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister, Mr. John (Elta)

MOLTER. Service will be 1 p.m. today at the Foglesong Funeral Home, with

the Rev. John F. MUELLER of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to

Trinity Lutheran Church, envelopes available at the funeral home. (No

family connection to submitter.)

Wood, Leo L.

Leo L. WOOD, 79, 617 N. Fourth St., Sturgis, died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday, March

26, 1983, at the Sturgis Hospital. He was admitted Friday and had been in ill

health for one year. Born in Bronson, he lived in the Sturgis area most of his

life. On Nov. 22, 1926, he was married to

Mildred H. KIME in Bronson. He was employed by Weatherseal Window Co. for many

years, then with Kirsch Co. for 16 years in the shipping department, retiring in

1972. He was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church, a 3rd degree and

charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2508, and a member of the UAW

797. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Nino (Betty) CONTARDO, Battle

Creek, Mrs. Richard (Mary Ann) SPACKMAN, Sturgis, and Doris WOOD, Bellevue,

Neb.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pearl LOSINSKI,

Sturgis and Mr. H. D. (Cecelia) SIKORSKI, Sherwood; four brothers, Bernard,

Stanley, and Fabian, all of Sturgis and Marion, Battle Creek; several nieces and

nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Leo L. WOOD was born on June 6,

1903, in Bronson, the son of Joseph and Mary (KIBILOSKI) WOOD. He was preceded

in death by a

brother, Sylvestor; half-brother Raymond; a sister, Jeanette BUTLER; and his

parents. Friends and relatives may call at the Foglesong Funeral Home. The

rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday. Mass of the resurrection will be at the

Holy Angels Catholic Church 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, with the Rev. Father James S. O'LEARY, officiating. Interment will take

place at the Oaklawn Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be directed to the

Knights of Columbus Retarted Childrens Fund. Envelopes are available at the

funeral home. (No family connection to submitter.)

Weiderman, Lester Frederick

Lester Frederick WEIDERMAN, 66, Rt. 2, Mottville Township,

died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the Burn Center of the University of Michigan Hospital,

Ann Arbor, of burns suffered in an explosion in his home of July 11. He was

born Nov. 7, 1901, in Sturgis a son of Fred and Carolina (RAHN) WEIDERMAN. For

the past two years he had resided at the White Pigeon

address, assisting his son in the fruit farm business. Prior to this, he had

resided in the Colon area, where he had owned and operated a fruit farm. He

had moved to Colon from Grand Rapids, where he had been employed by the Globe

Knitting Co. Mr. WEIDERMAN was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Colon.

Surviving are two sons, Donald of Mendon, and Norman, of Mottville Township;

two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) JACOBS, of Portage and Mrs. Lynn (Gloria)

GEST, of White Pigeon; ten grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth WEIDERMAN, Sturgis;

and two sisters, Mrs. Gustave (Mabel) KRUGER, Sturgis and Mrs. Homer (Helen)

DAVID, Downey, Calif. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Farrand-Coats

Funeral Home with the Rev. F. C. KNUEPPEL, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church

in Sturgis, officiating. Interment will take place in White Pigeon Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Monday evening. (July 22, 1968).

Submitted by: Cheryl Arver - (No family connection to submitter.)

Williams, Ella

The Sturgis Journal March 1953

Clair Bonham's Sister Dies

Clair Bonham received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. Ella Williams, in Elkhart, Tuesday night. Mrs. Williams, who was 79, has been ill for some time.

Funeral services will be held in the Fogelsong Funeral Home in Sturgis., Michigan. (March 17, 1953)

Burr Oak Acorn May 3, 1900 - Mrs. Jane Sanborn

Mrs. Jane Charlotte Sanborn, whose maiden name was Upham, was born May 17, 1813, in the town of Tyringham, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, moved to the state of New York with her parents when twelve years old and was married to Gideon Sanborn on February 10, 1831.

Soon after their marriage they started for Michigan with an ox team, arriving in Monroe county in the spring of the same year of their marriage, stopping there until the following fall, when they came to Burr Oak.

Almost immediately on arrival here Mr. Sanborn entered the forty acres upon which now stands the farm dwelling house occupied by Chris McKale, north of this village. He then put up a shanty in which himself and wife resided until the following season when he built a log house. On this farm, with gradually added acreage, Mr. Sanborn resided until his death.

Some years after the death of Mr. Sanborn the homestead was sold to Emanuel Himebaugh, and Mrs. Sanborn purchased the Dr. Fayette Parsons fame, where she resided for several years, which property she owned at the time of her decease.

She died at her son's home, Frank G. Sanborn April 20, 1900.

Mrs. Sanorn was at one time a member of the Baptist church of Burr Oak and during her whole life had the interest of the entire community at heart being always ready and willing to make any sacrifice in order to attend to sick neighbors or friends. Her home was always a welcome resting place for all who were in need – it was no trouble to her during her busy life. Let come who might, they could remain as long as they chose and not a word of complaint was she ever known to utter of any trouble or work they might make her.

The deceased leaves two sons and three daughters to mourn her loss – Frank G. Sanborn of Burr Oak, Henry Sanborn of Muskegon, Mrs. A.M. Grahm and Mrs. S.E. Kibbe of Burr Oak, and Mrs. C.H. Wilson of Grand Rapids.

The funeral service was held Sunday, April 22, 1900, at the M.E. church in this village, Rev. D.W. Herman officiating.

Burial was made in the Sanborn cemetery, north of town.