Unknown Paper or Week dated June 23, 1900 (Probably Goblville News)

BENJAMIN A. BABCOCK    was born in Galisay township, Saratoga Co, New York. Dec 12, 1828. He came to Michigan about the 1848 and was married to Laura Barlett Oct 21 1860, who died Aug 17, 1896. To them were born four sons, Charles, William, Edwin, and Frank all of whom are now living. He was the twelfth of a family of fourteen children, only two of whom survive. He became a christian about thirty-five years ago has lived and exemplary Christian life, and died June 23, 1900 with a hope in the Christ who has sustained him. He was a good man, highly esteemed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Monday at the M.E. Church. Rev Musser officiated.

Submitted by Marlene Petty Polster mars@mail.icongrp.com

BANGOR - Sandra "Sandi" Babor, 63, of Bangor Michigan passed away Sunday, April 4, 2004, at her home.      The family will meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Harold Filbrandt officiating.  Interment will follow in Thomas Cemetery, Bangor Township.       Sandi was born April 15, 1940, in Coloma, the daughter of Frederick and Helen (Ott) Folk, and had lived in the Bangor/South Haven area.      She formerly worked at the Stafford Funeral Home, Bangor; volunteered as a clerical-dispatcher for the Bangor Police Department; and currently worked at Wal-Mart, South Haven.  Sandi enjoyed working outside, loved her pets, and was a devoted mother.      Surviving are three children - George (Theresa) Tranker of Niles, Anthony (June) Tranker of Navarre, FL, and Lisa (Jim) Williamson of  Norfolk, VA; three grandsons - Matthew Tranker of Niles, Derek and Colin Tranker of Navarre, FL; a sister, Doris J. (Ivan) Marr of South Haven;  half-brother Kenneth Hadaway of Wyoming, MI; two half-sisters - Sherrie (Gary) Trap of Wyoming, MI, Wanda (Floyd) Nelson of Bangor; three step-brothers - Roger Hadaway of Glenn, John (Dorothy) Hadaway of Glenn and Robert (Diane) Hadaway of Marshall; several nieces and nephews; her uncle Wendell (Frieda) Ott of Niles; and an aunt, DonnaMae Harper of  South Haven.      She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Babor, in 1996.

Submitted by her daughter - Lisa Babor Williamson - BaborFamily@webtv.net

William Robert Babor

William R. Babor, age 58 passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996 at his home.

He was born January 12, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois.  He resided in the South Haven/Bangor area for the past 53 years where he worked for Monitor Mold and Tool of South Have for 37 years.  He was a member of the Breedsville Bailey Lodge #287 F.&A.M.

Surviving are his wife Sandra, whom he married October 10, 1964; two daughters: Lisa (Jim) Williamson of Norfolk, VA; and Rosalie (Rick) Jordan of Stevensville; three sons George (Theresa) Tranker of Montgomery, AL; Anthony (June) Tranker of Germany; William (Bonnie) Babor of Benton Harbor; six grandchildren; a brother John (Kathy) Babor of Hagar Shores; a sister Dorothy (Ken) Karaus of Bangor; and an aunt, Marie Piazza of South Haven.

The family will meet friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. John Willis officiating.  Interment will be at Thomas Cemetery.

Submitted by his daughter - Lisa - lkbw@webtv.net

From Sharon Woods Cornell - jr2002@ACD.NET

    Dennis M. Baldwin was a son of the late Jonathan and Jane Baldwin and was born in Porter township October 11,
1863.  He departed this life August 4,1947, at the age of 83 years, at his home in Newton township, south of Battle
Creek.
     Mr. Baldwin as a young man spent his time in and around Decatur doing baling work and farming.  Early in
life he was married to Miss Emma Branigan of Benton Harbor, formerly of Decatur.  She passed away two years after they were married, leaving a young daughter, who is now Mrs. Kittie Calbetzor of Decatur.
     Later he was married to Phoebe Thompson, also of Decatur.  She also departed this life, leaving six children.  They are Jesse of Hanover, Mich., Roy of Battle Creek, Selah of Coldwater, Mrs. Mabel Smith of Ceresco, Mrs. Ona Shepard of Battle Creek.
     In 1910, January 29, he was married to Miss. Carrie Woods, daughter of the late John and Helen Woods of Decatur.  Three children were born to this union who survive with the widow and other children.  They are Ford at home, Myrtle Wilbur and Lodema Hunter, both of Battle Creek.
     Mr. Baldwin was a kind and loving father, and besides raising his large family of boys and girls, he took in his home his little
granddaughter when she was but a year old and kept her and provided a home for her.  She is Virginia Hunter and still resides with his wife Carrie.
     Besides the children and wife, he leaves 32 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Clara Bennett of Benton Harbor, one brother George of Kalamazoo.  He leaves a host of nieces and nephews in and around Decatur.
     Funeral services were held August 7 at the Court Funeral home in Marshall and interment followed in Newton Cemetery.
     Casketbearers were Dosrey and Eugene Calbetzor, Lee and Ward Baldwin, Frank and Leon Smith, all grandsons.

From Sharon Woods Cornell - jr2002@ACD.NET

Submitted by Dixie Dahlke - dixiedahlke@grcsings.com

Mrs. Don Barden

Miss Halo Woodward was born in Hartford, Michigan December 29,1890, and died in her home in Watervliet, Wednesday, January 7,1914 being twenty years and nine days old.

She was married to Don Bardon, of Watervliet, April 10,1910.  From this happy union one little boy was born, Donald, whom this affliction leaves motherless.  She leaves a father, a mother, two brothers, three sisters, the little son Donald, and an affectionate and devoted husband, to mourn their loss.

She united with the Congregational church at Benton Harbor, a number of years ago, and never entirely gave up her faith, as was evidenced by her grasp upon Jesus when she realized that death was near.  She seemed to delight to sing Gospel hyms, and only a few minutes before she passed away she used her little strength in singing , "We Are Going Home."

Although during her short illness she suffered great pain, the pain ceased toward the last and she passed quietly and peacefully away with a smile upon her lips.

The funeral services were held at the Congregational  church in Watervliet, conducted by Rev. F.L. Niles.  That she was held in high esteem was evidenced by the very large congregation of sympathising friends who attended the services.  The interment was in the cemetery near that village.

Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - casselman@cbpu.com

TWO KILLED IN LAWTON SATURDAY

Mrs. Edward Beach and Daughter Killed, Mr.Beach Seriously Hurt.

 Mrs Edward Beach and her daughter Maxine, 13, who reside south of Lawton, were instantly killed and Mr.Beach was seriously injured last Saturday morning when their automobile was struck by a fast train passing through Lawton.   Mr.Beach and his family had gone to Lawton to take the local train for Kalamazoo and as this train was pulling into the station, they failed to notice the approach of the fast train west and their car was stuck and almost entirely demolished while the two ladies were killed and Mr.Beach injured.   He was rushed to New Borgess Hospital, where, at this writing, it is reported that he is holding his own and that conditions are fairly good for his recovery.   Miss Cleora Beach, another daughter, is employed in Kalamazoo during the summer, being a student at the Western State Teachers College.    Funeral services for the mother and daughter were held in the M.E. Church, Lawton, Monday afternoon and interment was made in the local cemetery. Many Paw Paw friends of the family hope for Mr.Beach's recovery and extend sympathy in his great loss.

Submitted by Denise Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net

Paw Paw True Notherner 1 Dec 1876 "Died in Decatur, Nov. 15, after protracted illness, Mrs. Martha Bentley, in the sixieth year of her age."

Paw Paw True Northerner 1 Jan 1875 "Richardson Avery, an old resident and much respected citizen of this village, died from the effects of a Cancer on Monday morning last,-His funeral services took place on Tuesday afternoon at his late residence, and his remains escorted to Prospect Hill Cemetery by a large circle of relatives and friends.  He leaves a widow and two sons to mourn his untimely death."

 Submitted by Tom Lumbard - oldman@banet.net

Passed away Tuesday evening, November 11, 1980 at Restwood Inn Nursing Home. Miss Black was born April 12, 1888 in Lacota and has been a resident of the Lacota and South Haven area all of her life. She was a grade school teacher at South Haven Central School for 47 years. She was a member of the Lacota Methodist Church and the Retired Teacher's Club.  She is survived by three nephews. The family will receive  friends Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Calvin Funeral Home, South Haven where private family services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., Rev. Joseph Pratt officiating. Interment in Lacota Cemetery

Submitted by Jerry Clark - spicebush40@yahoo.com

Mary A. Blackmer was the daughter of George and Alvira Blackmer and was the youngest of three daughters the others of whom passed out in infancy.  She was born in Keeler Township, Van Buren County, July 22, 1858 and went to her home beyond February 24, 1922, aged 63 years, seven months and two days.

July 4, 1880, she was united in marriage with George Pomeroy and resided in Keeler Township.  They were the parents of six children, three of whom passed out in infancy and William Henry, in October, 1912.  John Eugene, of Hartford Township and Mrs. Vena M. Cook of Kalamazoo, together with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild are the surviving ones of the family.

Mrs. Pomeroy was cheerful through her illness which is so characteristic of a patient, devoted mother, who is receiving the tender care of the loving daughter that she did at the daughter's home in Kalamazoo where with serenity of thought, cheerfully and hopefully she closed her eyes upon this world to awake in the morning sunlight of a bright day.

Mrs. Pomeroy's life was spent in Keeler and Hamilton Townships.  She was left a widow, Mr. Pomeroy succumbing to pneumonia when her family was quite small and she braved the rearing of them alone.  The Labor of her hands was her sustenance and many families will remember her tenderly.  She cared for Mrs. Sid Sterns in her last illness and after her death assumed charge of that home where she served until her last illness.  It is needless to say she will be missed from the fireside and by the Sterns family almost as much as by her own kindred.

Her home, as she termed it, is adjoining my own and it is with deep appreciation that I embrace this privilege to express the friendship that existed between this dear departed soul and myself; and Mrs. Pomeroy was no more a spirit of kindness and helpfulness to me, than she was to everyone within the reach of her gentle touch.  She was ever administering to the needs of those in affliction.  Her heart of sympathy and her hand of helpfulness has been a comfort among her circle of appreciative friends thoughout her life.

Funeral services were held at Grange hall Monday and interment was in the Keeler cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our thankful appreciation to our friends in Kalamazoo and Decatur for their sympathy and assistance in this hour of sorrow; also the friends in this township and Knight of Pythias lodge in Kalamazoo for the beautiful floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. George Cook and Family Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allison and Family Mr. and Mrs. Gene Pomeroy and Family

Submitted by Jim and Cora Mac Tavish  - my great grandmother

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com

John H Blanchard was born in Almena township May 12, 1863, the son of Charles and Mandy Blanchard.  On August 17 1890 he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Yeider who preceded him in death 16 years ago.  He has lived in the vicinity of Pine Grove and Almena all of his life and on the present place 40 years. He departed this life Dec 6 1948 at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 24 days.  He leaves four nephews.  Harry Terry of Vicksburg, Osroe Yeider Almena, Alva Yeider of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Harry Yeider of Orlando, Flordia and a neice Mrs Ida McChintock of Elkhart, Indiana, and many neighbors and friends.

Submitted by  Kim Kester

(unknown paper July 1919)

Julia E. Smith Blanchard was born in Paw Paw June 23, 1865 and died at the Borgess Hospital July 13, 1919, after a major operation had been performed. When but an infant, her parents went to NY State where they remained four years, after which they returned to Bloomingdale where she spent her girlhood days.  Sept. 2, 1880, she was united in marriage to Ellis Blanchard who survives her.  To this union, ten children were born, the two oldest proceeded her to the better land.  She was the daughter of Rev. Sheldon and Mrs. Emily Smith.  She was converted to the Christian faith in early life.  She loved church and Sunday School.  Was at the time of death a member of Baptist Church here in Plainwell.  She knew her Bible, was loyal to her church and her faith of God;s love never wavered.  She was a very devoted wife and mother.  Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her departure, four sons and four daughters, Mrs. Susan Smith, second wife of Rev. Sheldon Smith, five brothers and one sister.  The funeral service was held at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Littell, who spoke from Rev. 21:4, by request of the deceased.  All the appointments of the service were very simple, lacking in display, in keeping with the taste of Mrs. Blanchard.

Submitted by  Cecilia Shattuck-Clements - Sjandcm@aol.com

Rachel Bower was born near Greencastle, Bloom township, Fairfield County, Ohio, on July 20th, 1835.  She was the daughter of George A and Sarah Bower, and the eldest of 14 children.  She was married to Michael Yeider in 1854, and to this union 5 children were born, four sons and one daughter all of whom are living.  John of Bangor, with whom she was living at the time of her death, Nov 6th, 1917, William also of Bangor, Mary and Charles of Almena and Perry of Paw Paw.

The deceased was strictly one of the pioneers of Van Buren County.  In an early day when this country was an almost unbroken forest, and with her husband they cleared away the timber and made for themselves a farm and a happy home.  In an early day they were united with the Church of God and continued in the same faith until the end.  "Grandma" as she was known to all her many friends, was a kind and loving mother, a patient sufferer and was endeared to all who knew her.  She leaves to mourn their loss, a step-mother, two sisters, and three brothers two half sisters and two half brothers.  Aside from these there are eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and many other distantrelatives.  Funeral services in charge of Rev. C. H. Kelsey were conducted at her late residence.  Interment in the Hoppon Cemetery on Thursday Nov 8th.

Whose love can equal the love of a mother? Whose the devotion so loyal and true? Who suffers so much with such hoy for another? Who works with such pleasure as mother for you? You hail with delight the friendship of others, You revel in love of the sweetheart you've won Yet where do you find a friendship like mother When death calls and life's done

Submitted by  Kim Kester

Hosea Bridges

Hosea Bridges, a resident of Hartford for over 40 years, died at his home in the West part of the Village last Sunday, May 8, 1910, from the infirmities of age.

Mr. Bridges was born in Peru, New York, January 7, 1834, and came to Michigan when 30 years of age, settling at Watervliet.  A few years later, he came to Hartford and has since resided here.

He was married to Miss Jane Pierce in 1854, and she died in 1864.  In 1865, he was married to Mrs. Martha Beeney, who died September last. He leaves three children, Mrs. Ruth Beckwith and J.H. Bridges of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Jennie B. Thompson of Hartford.

Funeral services for him were at his late home Tuesday afternoon, and interment took place at
Watervliet.

Submitted by Barbara Probst - bkprobst@racc2000.com

Mr. Lyman Bridges, father of Hosea and Lyman Bridges, Jr., died of paralysis on Tuesday at the home of his son, Lyman, west of town.  The funeral services were conducted at the home by Elder Dewey.  Mr. Bridges was 83 years old

Submitted by Barbara Probst - bkprobst@racc2000.com

Lyman Bridges Dies At Mishawaka, Ind.

Body of Hartford Pioneer is Brought Here Today For Burial

Lyman Bridges, aged about 75, a pioneer resident of Hartford and a veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday at the home of his son, William Bridges, in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he had gone to spend the winter.  His death was due to heart trouble and followed an illness of about four weeks.

His body will be brought to Hartford this afternoon and funeral services will be held Thursday, although the hour has not yet been announced.  Interment will be in the family lot at Maple Hill.

Mr. Bridges was among the best known of Hartford's pioneers.  He had resided here for over half a century, and in the earlier days he took an active part in local business and political affairs. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and one of the oldest memgers of Florida Lodge of this Village.

Submitted by Barbara Probst - bkprobst@racc2000.com

The body of Mrs. Sarah M. Bridges, who died at the home of her son, William Bridges, at Mishawaka, Ind., on February 27, was brought to Hartford Thursday and funeral services were held at the E.M. Johns home on Maple Street on Friday, with interment at Maple Hill.  Rev. T. Porter Bennett officiated at the services.  Her death was sudden, following an illness of only a few hours of unraemic poisoning.  Mrs.Bridges, whose maiden name was Sarah M. Thomas, had been a lifelong resident of Hartford, having been born here on July 3, 1850.  She was a daughter of William and Mary Thomas, pioneers of this township.  She was united in marriage to Lyman Bridges on February 15, 1868 and to this union four children were born, William of Mishawaka, Ind., Guy, now deceased, Ollie of Mishawaka, and Mrs. Hazel Manzer of Coldwater, Michigan.  She is also survived by one brother, Miner Thomas of Bangor, and three sisters, Mrs. T.J. Johns, Mrs. E.M. Johns, and Mrs. Charles Leach, all of Hartford.

Submitted by Barbara Probst - bkprobst@racc2000.com

Death of John Brown
Died at the residence of J.B. Wilcox in Arlington on Saturday, February 6, 1892, Mr. John S. Brown, aged 77 years, 11 months and 8 days.  The funeral was conducted under the direction of Coffinbury Lodge, No. 204, F.& A.M., from the M.E. church in Bangor on Monday last and a long funeral train followed the remains to the Taylor cemetery, where they were laid to rest.

Obituary
John S. Brown was born at Amenia, Dutchess county, New York, Feb. 28, 1814.  His father was a man of some prominence having been a member of the state senate of New York and one of the first Associate Judges of Cass county, Mich., under the territorial laws.  Mr. Brown came with his father to Michigan and settled at Edwardsburg in Cass county in 1835.  He was married to Julia A. Sage in 1838.  Eight children was the result of this union, of whom five are now living.  He removed with his family to Bangor in 1868 and cleared and settled on a farm in Arlington township.  After the death of his wife in 1875, he made his home with his daughters, Mrs. J.S. Cross and Mrs. J.B. Wilcox.  For nearly forty years he has been a worthy member of the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons.  At the age of 24 he united with the Baptist church and was during the remainder of his life a consistent Christian.

Submitted by Marilyn Lane
mlane10@surewest.net

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com

BUCKNER, Mrs.Caroline Marie. Miss Caroline Marie Hughson was born Dec.8,1846 in the state of New York, and passed away at the Woodlawn Hospital in Chicago,IL, July 4,1830. When just a girl she with her parents and twelve brothers and sisters, came to Michigan. She was married to Martin J. Buckner, who was a veteran of the Civil War. Five children came to bless their home. One daughter, Mrs.Maude Wangrow of Kalamazoo, and Landen M.Buckner are left to mourn her departure.    They moved in 1885 to Gobles where they made their home until Mr.Buckners death in 1926, after which she made her home with her son. "Aunt Carrie" as she was better  known to all her friends, was a faithful member of the Womans Relief Corps and the Baptist church. She had been in quite poor health for a good many of years and on May 7,1930 she fell, breaking her hip, from which she never recovered.   Besides her children, she leaves one brother, one sister, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grand-children, and a host of friends. The body was brought back to Gobles where the funeral was held at the Community church, conducted by Rev. George Epley.

*submitters note: Caroline (Hughson) Buckner was the daughter of Gilbert & Phebe Ann (Palmer) Hughson originally from Monroe Co., NY* Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net

Gobleville News dated Friday August 4, 1916

Jennie Bramblee Bush was born in Crawford County Penn. May 07, 1856. She departed this life July 27, 1916, at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 20 days. She came to Michigan with her parents, five sisters and two brothers in 1864. Where she has since resided. She was united in marriage to Clark Bush, July 25, 1877. To this union four children were born, Mrs. Blanch Allen of Bradley, Mrs. Bessie Baxter of Bloomingdale, Mrs. Blenn Howard of Vestaburg, and M. Berniece Petty of Gobleville. she united with the Free Will Baptist Church, June 7, 1896 and has since lived a devoted christian life. She was a member of the Relief Corps for about ten years and an active worker in the Eastern Star Lodge. She leaves to mourn he death a husband, four children, ten grandchildren, two sisters and a host of loving friends and  neighbors. Funeral services were held at the F.B. Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. A. E. Kelly pastor of the church, officiating. Music was rendered by a male quartette from Bloomingdale, composed of relatives and friends. This was in response to the request of the desceased. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The women of the Relief Corps held their burial services at the church, which was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors. The committal service and burial was at Robinson  Cemetery.

Card of Thanks: We take this opportunity for thanking the Eastern Stars, the Woman's Relief Corps, the Choir the friends and neigbors and Rev. Kelly, who assisted during the illness and death our loved one. Clark Bush and Family

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com

Morris Castleman

Morris Castleman was born in New York state in 1848, and died at Watervliet, Mich. January 27, 1914.

He came to Michigan at an early date and settled near the town where he died.  In 1868 he was married to Mary Smith and four children were given them.  The widow and three children, Morris Castleman Jr., Mrs. James Tuttle and Mrs. John Smith, as well as grandchildren and many other friends mourn his departure.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church last Thursday, Rev. D. C. Henshaw officatiating, and interment took place at maple Hill.

Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - casselman@cbpu.com

Harriet Catt Taken by Death
Taught local school for 47 years

The entire community was saddened Saturday night when new of the the death of Harriet T. Catt reached here.

Mrs. Catt passed away that afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Otto Buike, in Grand Rapids, after an illness of several months.

…Miss Catt was the daughter of Isaac and Lucy Emerson Catt. Her birthplace was McMinvilleTN. She came to southern Michigan with her parents in her childhood and received her education in South Haven High School, State Teachers College of Education and National College of Education in Evanston IL. All her teaching experience had been local with the exception of one year, which was spent in Nebraska.

…Her surviving family consists of a brother and two sisters, Myron Catt of South Haven, Mrs. C. H. Merrifield of Bangor and Mrs. I. A. McDowell of Albany OR and several nieces and nephews.

Burial in Arlington Hill Cemetery

Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net

Over the Silent River

While all was merriment and hustle in our quiet village Tuesday morning with the preparation for the exercises attending the last day of school, not so at the home of Mrs. Isaac Catt, where her beloved husband was dying, and at 7:00, this companion with whom she has braved the stormy voyage of life for nearly 40 years, passed over the silent river of death, leaving a happy home desolate and a happy family broken-hearted.

Mr. Catt was a man highly respected by all and since his residence in Bangor had made many warm friends. He was a quiet gentleman, reserved in manners, exemplar in his habits, frugal and industrious.

The deceased was born in Essex County England, September 1828 and in 1849 at the age of 21 came to America to make his home under the starry folds of t he red, white, and blue and till the time of his demise was a loyal citizen of the U. S. he settled in martin, Allegan  County, and in September 1858 was married to Lucy Ann Emerson with whom he passed nearly 40 years. This union was blessed with five children. Two daughters remain at home, one is married and resides in Bloomingdale; one son, C. R. Catt is a respected citizen of Bangor. The other M. B. Catt lives at their former home in Martin. He also has a brother in England.

The family came to Bangor about 6 years ago. He was a member of the Advent Church.

Burial Arlington Hills.

Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net

Death of Mrs. Isaac Catt

Lucy A. Emerson was born August 6, 1842 in Chautauqua NY and died at her home in Bangor April 14, 1916.

The deceased came to Kalamazoo with her parents when she was five years of age and she was married to Isaac Catt September 25, 1858. Mr. Catt died June 14, 1898. To this union five children were born, all living and were present at her funeral which was held at her home on the 18th. Mrs. Catt became a Christian early in life and has always been a faithful member of the Christian church, a leader in its missionary activities and social life. She had resided in Bangor for the past 23 years and was for several years president of the local C. T. U.

Mrs. Catt was one of the choice Christian characters of the community and will be greatly missed. She was one whom all liked to meet and greet and until her declining days was always active in doing some kindness unto others. There are left to hold her in loving memory her five children-Myron B. of South Haven; Charles R. of Niles; Mrs. Mary A. Merrifield of Gobleville; Harriet T. Catt of Bangor and Mrs. Verne McDowell of Albany OR.

Burial Arlington Hill

Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net

Our community was saddened on Tuesday morning last week when it was learned that Frank Clark, one of our best known and highly respected citizens, had passed away at the South Haven Hospital after a long illness, at the age of 76 years. He was born June 12, 1860, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R, Clark of Geneva township and had spent his whole life in this section of Michigan. Mr. Clark owned a general store and had been an undertaker for 50 years in Lacota, but for the last few months had lived in Pullman.

Mr. Clark was married to Miss Ada Combs of Lacota, and five children were born to this union. Mrs. Clark passed away in 1904, and one daughter, Valda, died in 1926. In 1912 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Thomas, and one daughter, Miss Wi1darene, was born to them, who with his wife did everything to make his last days as easy and pleasant as possible.
Besides the widow and five children he leaves one brother of Kalamazoo, and thirteen grandchildren.

The funeral was held at Lacota on Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. Oldt of South Haven and Rev. Stormes of Casco officiating. Interment was made in the Lacota cemetery.
The many flowers paid silent tribute to the man who for so long had been a staunch and loyal friend to every man, woman and child who came in contact with him.
 

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death
of our dear husband and father. We also greatly appreciate the many beautiful floral offering.
Mrs. F. J. Clark,
Mrs. Lela Culver,
Mr. Arlie Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Clark,
Mr. and Mrs. Glee Clark,
Miss Wildarene Clark.

Submitted by Jerry Clark - spicebush40@yahoo.com

From Sharon Woods Cornell - sc2000@myexcel.com

James Comley was born in Lexington, May 14, 1831.  He came to
Van Buren county, Michigan with his father in 1836.  In the fall of 1883 he went west  and located in Miner county, S. D. five miles from Howard.  Last fall he returned to this place to visit relatives and old friends, and died here on Saturday, Feb. 22, from apoplexy.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday.

Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com - No Relation

Obituary

Warren H. Cory

Warren H. Cory was born in Springfield, Otsego county, New York, September 11,1840; died at his home in Lawrence, February 16,1914.

He came with his parents to Silver Creek, Cass county, Mich. in 1851.  On February 25, 1863, he was married to Catherne E. Eagen, who preceeded him to the better land.  To this union two children were born, Frank, of Corwin, and Carrie Long, of Lawrence, who were with him during his closing hours.

In the year 1876 he came with his family to Lawrence and settled on the farm where he has since lived.  He united with the M.E. church in Silver Creek in his boyhood days and has held many official positions.  Surely we can say a good neighbor, a kind friend, a loving father and a true Christian has departed.

He leaves to mourn his loss not only his two children but a grandson, Hugh L. Cory, and a host of friends.

Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - casselman@cbpu.com

Went Out In The Country To His Work Sunday Evening
And Was Found Dead In Bed In The Morning.
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    George Coulson, one of Decatur's most industrious and respected citizens, was found dead in his bed on the Ray Morris farm in East Valley early Monday morning.  This farm is now owned by Menzo Crippen and Mr. Coulson was working some of his land   During the week he slept in the granary.  He spent Sunday with his family and went out to the farm in the evening.
    Funeral services were held in the Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Frank Flagg officiating, and burial was in Harison cemetery.
    George Coulson, son of Ira and Emily Coulson, was born January 11,1868, at Comstock, Michigan.  He died June 18th, 1917, aged 69 years, 5 months and 7 days.
    When about a year and a half of age his parents moved to Waverly township and here Mr. Coulson grew to manhood among the pioneer surroundings of that date.  While here he was married to Isa Ettinger of PawPaw November 9,1891.
    Five children were born to this union of whom four still remain to comfort the wife and mother in her time of sorrow.  Mrs. Eva Coulson Wood of Decatur, Mrs. Ruth Coulson Spratt of Lansing, Miss. Flossie Coulson and Jay Coulson at home with their mother.  One son passed away in infancy.
    Of Mr. Coulson's near relatives there remains his mother and sister Minnie Coulson of Waverly, Frank Coulson of Gobleville, Irvin Coulson of Canton, Mississippi, Mrs. Nettie Lockman and Mrs. Ora Davis of Waverly, brothers and sisters of the deceased.
    About fourteen years ago Mr. Coulson moved with his family to the Morris farm and later to Decatur where he has since resided.  He worked for various farmers until a few years ago when he arranged to farm for himself, and was making good at the ventur
   During the years that he has been among us he has established himself in the hearts of his fellowmen with highest esteem.  He
was an honest steady going man and has given to the community a worthy useful life.

From Sharon Woods Cornell   - jr2002@ACD.NET

From Sharon Woods Cornell  - jr2002@ACD.NET

CREGO, Mrs.Hannah

Mrs Hannah Crego, aged 78 years, died at the residence of her son-in-law, V.F. Randall , near Saddle Lake, Last Friday. The funeral was held on Saturday at the house, by Rev. S. Smith of Bangor.

*Submitters note: Mrs.Hannah Crego was b.1803 Ontario Co.,NY to Absalom & Anna (Babcock) Russell, he being a descendant of William Russell of Cambridge,MA 1636. Mrs.Hannah Crego was formerly Mrs.John C.Perkins who died in Napoleon,Jackson  Co.,MI in 1842. Her second husband was the widow, John Crego Jr. of the same place.

Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net

Funeral services for Mrs. M.D. Dean, whose death occurred Monday afternoon, following injuries sustained when she fell as she was walking across the floor, were held in  the Ganges Methodist Episcopal Church this afternoon at Two o’clock. Besides the son, George Dean of Glenn and the two granddaughters, mentioned in Tuesday’s Tribune, she also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Seymour of Glenn, two grandsons, Ernest Seymour of Glenn, Bert Fields of Kalamazoo, two granddaughters, Elsie, a Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, who resides in Holland and Virginia Dean of Glenn. (Mary Bird Dean ) Submitted by Jerry Clark -spicebush40@yahoo.com

Mrs. Cordelia Dennis, wife of A. J. Dennis died Friday evening the 4th, of typhoid pneumonia.  Deceased was 51 years of age, a native of N. Y.  She with her husband moved from Greenwhich Co., N. Y. , in 1876, and located on the farm one mile south of the village where she resided at the time of her death.  She was a woman very highly respected by all who knew her.  She leaves a husband and adopted daughter, and a very wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.  Funeral services were held at Grays Hall, Dr. Spinney officiating.

Submitted by Joan Jaco - joanjaco@i2k.com

Patricia McIntyre pmcintyre@worldnet.att.net

Thomas DORGAN whose tragic death occurred Aug. 10th at Gobleville, was born at Glennville, Ireland, Jan, 4th, 1824. He was the second oldest child of a family of seven children, all of whom are dead except a sister Elizabeth HEFFRON of Paw Paw, Mich. His father died while he was yet young. His mother being unable to support her family and pay the greedy landlord the exhorbitiant rent, was evicted or thrown out upon the highway with her large family of young children to starve, absolutely at the mercy of charity. During this time and the years that quickly followed thousands of evicted tenants fell by the wayside from sheer starvation. Under these adverse circumstances and during the tender years of his youth and without education the deceased was forced to forego further parental guidance, protection and commence in earnest the battle of life to save himself and those dependant upon him from starvation. He received work herding goats, sheep and cattle, living largely upon the milk of the goats and in various other ways practicing vigerous economy and self denial, which characterized his whole life. He was enabled while helping care for the young, family, though receiving the pettance of six cents a day, to become the owner of two goats and one sheep. He resolve to dispose of his belongings and with the proceeds to go to America, the second country of his race. On the way to the market, one of the goat trying to escape Mr. Dorgan hit and accidently killed it with a cobble stone. Shedding a few tears over the loss of his goat, he proceeded with the remaining goat and sheep and sold them. With the money thus obtained taking  leave of those he loved  he secured passage to America on an old sail boat. >From the harsship and privations of the voyage of nearly four months duration, and with little to eat and being compelled to lie upon board bunks with no one to care for him. he narrowly escaped death, finally landed in N.Y., in a weak and ematiated condition, without education to write his own name, a stranger in a strange land, and with only 25 cents in his possession. Being a young man of genial disposition and winning manners he had little trouble in making friends and readily won for himself the confidence of new acquaintances. He at once received a position with a landlord, James Brown of Wheelin West Virginia, and remained with him 10 years. Not forgetting his widowed mother and helpless brothers and sisters, he immediatley began sending them his meager earnings. Finally he succeded in bringing all of them to Amercia, where he continued to be as a father caring and securing for them places whereby they could assist themselves. Having in the meantime saved a few dollars, in 1854 he came to the wilds of Michigan, and bought 80 acres of forest land one mile north of Gobleville, where the road leading to it was but a path.  Here with his own hands he built a rude log house and there began the task of beginning a home in the wilderness. While in Wheeling the deceased made the acquaintance and married a Mary Foley, who came to Michigan soon after his arrival and together they began the battle of life; his young wife sharing with him the privations of pioneering. They reared a family of six children Thomas, Michael, Mary, William, Sarah, and John DORGAN, all of whom survive him except the oldest daughter, Mary who died in 1896. On Jan. 22, 1877 the wife and mother died at the early age of 44 years, leaving a heart broken husband a young family and many warm friends. In 1881 the deceased returned to Ireland, the home of his childhood. While so journing there he became acquainted with and married, July22, 1882, Miss Mary Murphy who now mourns his death. To this union were born two children, Maggie and Robert DORGAN.  Those who were best acquainted with the deceased recognized in him, in a remarklable degree, many of the best qualifies true and noble christian manhood.  Having learned  his first lesson in the school of poverty, his life has been one of self denial, industry, frugality, morality, rigid honesty, devotion to his family and, in a word, christianty. In religion he was a catholic of broad and liberal views-- not believing, however that christianity is  necessarily all confined to the denomination of his choice--and the records of St. Mary's church at Paw Paw ought to show that he has been one of the heaviest contributors to the building and support of that churhc.  The deceased was a man of pure and temperate habits. By example and precept he has inculcated into the lives of his family and friends the cardianl virtures of honesty, industry, charity and benevolence. While without education himself, he recognized the importance of it and liberally assisted his children to a generous education. He practiced self denial that he might help those whom he cherished and those who were worthy of assisance, and many are the worthy poor who have frequently testifed to his act of generosity. By his death his adopted country has lost a represenatative citizen; his community one of it most highly respected and honored members; his children and affectionate true, manly and christian father whom they more than idolized; and his bereaved and sorrowful wife, a husband who was faithful and true to the last. The circumstances of his death were extremely sad. On Saturday p.m. Aug 10, between the hours of 3 and 4 O'clock, while alone in the barn yard on his farm north of  Gobleville he was suddently attacked and over come by a vicious bull and killed instantly, as his little grand-duaghter Mary DORGAN, had been with him not to exceed half and hour previous to the time when his lifeless body was found by his son Michael DORGAN on his return from Gobleville.  His funeral was held from St. Mary's church at Paw Paw on Tuesday Aug 13th.

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com

Susan A. Elder

Mrs. Susan A. Elder was born at Meadville,Pa., May 28, 1853, and died in Hartford Mich., Jan. 21,1914, at the age of 60 years,7months and 24 days.

Her maiden name was Susan Espy and she was married to D.C. Green, at Galien, Mich., in 1870. To this union two children were born and survive, Mrs. Alma Lawson and N.E. Green of Kansas. Mr. Green died in 1884 and his wife was married to Robert Elder, at Wichita, Kansas, April 21,1886.  Two children were born to them and one of these, Mrs. Mary English, of New Troy, Mich., survives her mother.

Besides her husband she also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Corwin of Niles,Mich., and Mrs. Helen Kaley of Freeport, Kansas, and two brothers, John Espy of Niles, and D.A. Espy of Vandalia, Mich.

Mr. and Mrs.  Elder moved here and settled on the Parks farm, three years ago, and during that time she had made many friends here.  She united with the Church of Christ in Hartford, May 21, 1911, having been a Christian for more than 25 years.  She lived and died in the hope that is in Christ Jesus.

Funeral services were conducted at the home, Friday,Jan. 23,at 3 o'clock, Rev. James A. Brown officiating.  Saturday the body was taken to Galien for burial.

CARD OF THANKS We desire to heartily thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted and sympathized with us in our bereavement and especially those who so tenderly cared for  Mrs. Elder in her sickness.                                             Robert Elder,                                             Mr. and Mrs. Gerald English,                                             Mrs. A. Lawson,                                             Mrs. Mary Miller,                                             Mrs. T.J. Kaley,                                             Mrs. J. K. Stickel,                                             Mrs. Mary Corwin,                                             N.E. Green.

Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - casselman@cbpu.com

Graveside services and interment will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites by Macon County Honor Guard. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorials: American Diabetes Foundation. Mr. Erkenbeck was born Dec. 10, 1921, in Janesville, Wis., the son of Clinton  and Valda Era Clark Erkenbeck. He was raised by the Rev. Francis and Ina  Reames of Lacota, Mich. He retired in October 2000 from Brown & Bigelow Advertising after 35 years as a salesman with the company. He was a member of  Grace United Methodist Church, a former member of the Lions Club and a  graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He was a Marine Corps  veteran of World War II, stationed in the Caribbean. He married Marjorie R. Henns June 7, 1957. He later married Rowena Gilbert July 30, 1976.
Surviving are his daughter, Jo Anne Trueblood and husband Daniel E. of  Harristown; son, David A. Erkenbeck and wife Denise of Pittsboro, Ind.;  sister, Betty Jane Smith of Durand, Mich.; sister-in-law, Betty Erkenbeck of Chicago; granddaughter, Trisha Lee Trueblood; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lyman Erkenbeck; and  sister, Joan Rhodes.

Submitted by Jerry Clark - spicebush40@yahoo.com

Levi Ettinger Lacked But A Few Months of Ninety years old.
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     Levi Jestine Ettinger, Son of George and Jerusha Ettinger, was born at Akron, Ohio, November 18,1828, and died in Decatur, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Coulson, February 15th, 1917, aged 89 years, 3 months and 17 days.
    He spent several of his young years teaching school and finally moved to Indiana, near LaGrange.
    Mr. Ettinger's first marriage was to Miss. Julia Green, and to this union there were born six children, only one. Marion Ettinger of Lansing surviving.
    Again Mr. Ettinger was married to Miss. Malinda Gerren and six children came to bless this home.  Five of this group are still
alive.
    The children are Mrs. Geo. Coulson, in whose home Mr. Ettinger spent his last years, Mrs. Sylvia Paddock of Buchanan, Mrs. Mary Hart of Lansing, and two sons, Mr. Jestine Ettinger and Dennis Ettinger, whose last known residence was St. Louis, Mo.
    Two brothers also remain, Mr. Orlando and Mr. Nathaniel Ettinger of Mendon.
    There are also seventeen grand children and five great grandchildren left to mourn his departure.
    His burial was in Harison Cemetery, unmarked grave, next to the George and Isa Coulson graves.

From Sharon Woods Cornell  - jr2002@ACD.NET

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com

Ethel Foot of Keeler, a child three years old, drank carbolic acid, and on the 28th ult, died in convulsions.

submitted by Joan Jaco - joanjaco@cybersol.com

William W. Fowler   Wm. W. Fowler, a resident of Paw Paw for nearly 70 years, passed away at his home in the village last Tuesday at 3 a.m. He suffered a stroke of paralysis some months ago, and while he partially recovered and was able to be about town as usual, his family and friends have known for some time that the end was near.   He was born in West Bloomfield, N. Y., October 14, 1835, and came to Paw Paw when 11 years of age, since which time this place has been his home. He was married in 1861 to Mollie Rickard, who died in 1878. In 1880 he married Nellie Sherwood of Battle Creek, who survives him. Two children where born to them, Jeanette, who died in 1903 at the age of 17, and Lewis who resides here.   Mr. Fowler was connected with the firm of E. Smith & Co. for a period of 26 years. He was a veteran member of the Paw Paw Fire department, which organization has charge of the funeral services at the late home Thursday afternoon. Rev. E. H. Harvey was the officiating clergyman and interment was at Prospect. Submitted by Mike Fowler - wtgmike@aol.com

How little we know what a day may bring forth. Last Monday morning when the sunlight was so beautiful bringing gladness to many hearts and homes, there went forth a report which fell like a poll on the hearts of people. Mrs Minnie FRIEDMAN whose home was with brother Saul FRANK, left her room about midnight to go down stairs for a glass of water. When at the foot of the stairs by some means the lamp was broken. The family were aroused by her screams, and when first discoved she was enveloped in flames. Bed quilts were quickly secured and the flames extinguished. But words would fail to express the agony of that moment, not only on the part of Mrs. Friedman, but with the whole family. Some one passing the house at that time called Mr. HERRON, saying something has happened at Mr. FRANK's. Mr. HERRON quickly responed and going into the house learned of the terrible accident. Drs. Carpenter and Huff were called, and on the early train from Kalamazoo brought their family physician. But medicial skill was unavailing. She sank rapidly, being unconacious much of the time until 3 p.m. when death came to her relief. Mrs Friedman has lived with her brother Saul FRANK, since the death of her husband which accured about seven years ago. She had many warm friends and was highly esteemd by all. She was a devoted mother, the welfare of her children was ever uppermost in her thought. She leaves three children, Bertha, Lulu, and Frank, also an aged mother, Mrs Lena FRANK, of this place, one sister Mrs. Sinnie GREGOR, of Otsego, two brother Nathan FRANK, of Sturgis, Saul FRANK. The funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday morning conducted by Rabbi F.V. Fischer, of Kalamazoo, His words were full of tenderness. He paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of a loving daughter, a devoted mother and a true friend. He thanked the many friends for their helpfulness and sympathy. The members of the local L.O.T. M., of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral  in a body and accompained the friends to the station. Interment was in the cementry in Kalamazoo. After the buriel the friends gathered in the home of Mr. Adolph Solomon, in Kalamazoo, where farther services were rendered in German. This bereaved family have the asurence of the heart felt sympathy of the whole community.

Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com