VAN BUREN CO. OBITUARIES
G to M
| BERT GARRETT, Well Known Farmer, Was Buried
Monday -
After an illness of several months Bert Garrett,
aged 58, a well known Hartford farmer and a
resident here for the past 25 years, died Friday morning [January 6,
1933] at his home on Shepard
street. Funeral rites for him were held at the Zuver & Calvin
chapel
Monday afternoon, Rev. Fr. J.
F. Murphy officiating and interment was at Maple Hill. Mr. Garrett
is survived by his widow,
formerly Miss Mary Donovan of Hartford, and two daughter, Mrs. George
Bailey, Jr., and Miss
Treva Garrett, a professional nurse who cared for her father during
his illness. He also leaves three
brothers, Frank Garrett of Bangor, Elmer Garrett of Battle Creek and
Ervine Garrett of Gobles, and
two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Westcott of McDonald and Mrs. Mabel Root of
Hartford, Mrs. Root has
also been critically ill at her home on Mary street. Another sister,
Mrs. Minnie Yates, died at her
home on November 27. He also leaves two granddaughters and several
nieces and nephews. Mr.
Garrett possessed a wide acquaintance in the community and many friends
are saddened by his long
illness and death.
Submited by Patricia McIntyre pmcintyre@worldnet.att.net |
| The Hartford Day Spring
Hartford, Michigan, Wednesday, February 4,1914
Harley George, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Zell Carroll , was born April 11, 1913 , in Hartford ,Mich., and died in the Butterworth hospital at Grand Rapids, Mich. January 29, 1914. His sickness was of short duration. He leaves to mourn his loss a father, mother, two grandmothers, two grandfathers and a number of other ralatives and friends. Little Harley was an affectionate child and will be greatly missed in his home by all that new him. He was nine months and eighteen days of age. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. H. Brown at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hinkle, last Saturday with interment in the Lawrence cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We desire to heartily thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted and sympathized with us in the loss of our little Harley, and also the Friendly Neighbors for their floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Zell Carrol,
Mr. and Mrs. George Hinkle,
Submitted by Rose Casselman-Hiatt - casselman@cbpu.com |
| From the True Northerner of Paw Paw, 1899
WARREN GOBLE, one of the oldest residents of this village, died in his home on east Main street Friday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias and the Rathbone Sisters lodges. There was a large turnout and the floral decorations were very fine. The funeral of Mr. Goble was the second in the history of Viensa lodge No. 48, K. of P., which has been instituted more than 15 years. Note: Warren Goble lived in Gobleville, Michigan at the time of his death, not Paw Paw. Submitted by Maureen Van Hoven - maureenvh@ameritech.net |
| Frank GORTON
23 Mar 1939
Gobles-Frank Gorton, 82, retired farmer, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs John Rice in Battle Creek where he was taken a few weeks ago. He was born in Waverly township, Van Buren County and has spent most of his life in and near Gobles. Mrs Gorton died in 1931. He is survived by the daughter and one son, Lynn Gorton of Wolf Point, Mont and several grandchildren. Services will be held a 2:30pm from the Andre funeral home in Gobles with burial in the Robinson cemetery. Submited by Stephanie Briggs - sbriggs@surfmk.com |
| The Decatur Republican
Wed. March 5, 1890 ANOTHER VETERAN GONE.
We desire to extend our thanks to the members of G.A.R., W. R. C,
and
other friends who so kindly assisted us in our bereavement.
Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com |
| From the South Haven Daily Tribune
South Haven, Michigan HOAG - Mrs. Philip Hoag (Rosetta Ellis) was born in the Catskills, N. Y. July 6.1822. Moving sometime later to Syracuse, again when 12 years of age to Fredonia. Chautauqua county, in the same state, in 1856 the family moved to Michigan, founding a home in Geneva, Van Buren county. She was married to her first husband, Joel R. Bliss, In 1841. Six children blessed this union. Another marriage in 1860 with Philip Hoag, who survives her, gave an additional child. She was a devoted wife and mother, a true neighbor and a firm friend, and her strong religious character is as “ointment poured forth,” leaving a sacred influence with the community. She was converted in childhood, was received into the Baptist communion, but on the consummation of her second marriage she like her husband became a member of the M. E. church. They were the pioneers of the society in this locality and helped organize the first class and Sunday school. During her long connection with the church she proved ever loyal to its interests, and gave largely and systematically to its support and to the benevolences. She was proverbial for her hospitality, cheery, social, helpful, and her ministry was characterized by its unassuming piety and thoughtfulness. Stricken with paralysis, bravely and sweetly she lived those last few days, rendering an unmistakable testimony that holy living ensures a triumphant death. Died June 1896 L.B. Submitted by Jerry Clark |
| unknown date or newspaper
FOUND DEAD Death of a Man Whose Friends Were His Family Gobleville, Mich., March 5. (special) The funeral of Uncle Charles Holder was held last Friday at 2p.m., at the Free Will Baptist church. The deceased was found dead last Tuesday afternoon at his home by a little girl who went in to him. He will be missed by all, especially the children. He leaves many friends but has no relatives so far as known. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
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No newspaper or Date Samuel B. Hyatt was born on the Atlantic Ocean Oct 12 1820 died Oct 20, 1899. He had his home in New York until 1850 when he came to Michigan. He was married to his present wife at LaGrange, Indiana, in 1866. He was the father of seven children of whom five are now living. In early life he joined the army against the Seminole Indians bearing the rank of Lieutenant. He remained in the army at this time for five years. Again in the Civil war he enlisted in the 30th Indiana, was wounded and discharged. recoverng from his wound he went to Elmira, New York where he sided in raising a company of volunteers in which he served as First Sergeant until the battle of Petersburg, Va. In this battle he was acting as Captain, all of his superior officers had been killed. Here he received a severe wound in the head and was carried from the field, as dead. He recovered from this wound and was transfered to the Veteran Corps where he remained until the end of the war. He has resided in Gobleville about fifteen years. He has been a great sufferer for the last year. The funeral was held at the F.B. Church under the auspices of the B. A. R. Elder H. C. Goodrich, Adventist minster, preached the funeral sermon, and the remains were interred at Alamo. The Gobleville Male Quartet furnished the music at the funeral. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
| Unknown Date and Paper (probobly Gobleville News)
George Irwin, Was born in Berrien County, near Niles, Nov 25, 1862, and when five years old moved with his parents to Waverly township, Van Buren county, and was married in 1888 to Miss Rose Allen, and to them was born one son, who is now eleven years of age. The deceased death occurred Friday Feb 1st 1901, of diabetis, after a short illness although in poor health for several years. The funeral was held Monday at the residence, and Rev. Musser and Carpenter conducted the funeral services. He leaves a father, mother, two sisters and brother, a wife and a son, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The remains were interred in the Robinson cemetery. Deceased was treasurer of Waverly township at the time of his death, which office he had held two years. He was buried under auspices of the Modern Woodman Lodge. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
| VAN BUREN CO., MI (unknown newspaper) April
1919
KEENEY,Stanley Richard Mrs.R.D.Perkins was in Kalamazoo Saturday to attend the funeral of Stanley Richard, the infant son of Mr.and Mrs. Frank Keeney, who was born at Bronson Hospital Wednesday and died Friday morning. Mrs.Keeney was formerly Miss Avis Skinner of this place. Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
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The True Northerner, Paw Paw,
Michigan, Friday May 4, 1894
Death of Mrs. Emeline Kemble Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Avery, in this village, on Saturday afternoon, April 29, Mrs. Emeline Kemble. Emeline Fowler was born in West Bloomfield, Ontario county, N. Y., July 23rd, 1822. She was married to A. C. Kemble Sept. 21, 1842. They came to Michigan in 1848, and have resided at Eaton Rapids, Jackson and Paw Paw since that time, and for the past seventeen years deceased has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Avery. Two sisters and a brother. Mrs. Elisha Palmer, Mrs. Edmund Smith, and William Fowler, live here. For the past two years deceased has been in a critical state of health and the announcement of her death, though a shock, caused no surprise to those who knew her. Funeral from the house Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Warren; burial at Prospect Hill Submitted by Mike Fowler - wtgmike@aol.com |
| Unknown Paper and Date (probably Gobleville News)
Maria Ketchum was born in State of New Jersey Dec 16th, 1817 Moved to Wilson Niagara Co. N.Y. with her father when she was three years of age. Was married to John Carter May 1st 1840. To them was born six children two of whom survived her , Willis and Edward. Her husband died April 24th 1875. She moved to Michigan in October 1881. Where she has made her home with her son Edward. She was converted and became a member of the Methodist church when a child and has always lived the live of a devoted Christian. Funeral services were held at the Waverly F. B. church, February 2, 1901. Rev. Musser officiating. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
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Bangor Reflector - 11 Feb 1881 Died Tuesday 8 Feb 1881 Mrs. Eliza Knowles, of Breedsville, died on Tuesday afternoon last, after an illness of only four days. She was 71 years old last Christmas day, and had resided in Breedsville for nearly 45 years. There are four of her sons living, all of whom are well known throughout the county. Charles Knowles has a farm in Arlington; Benjamin is a farmer in Geneva; William has lately gone to Dakota, and John is somewhere in the West --his exact whereabouts are not known. The funeral service of Mrs. Knowles was held on yesterday afternoon, Elder J. H. Reese officiating. Submitted by Joan Jaco - joanjaco@i2k.com |
From the files at Decatur Library - FREDERICK W. KREGER DIES UNEXPECTEDLY Frederick William Kreger, R2, Grand
Junction,
passed away Friday, May 23, unexpectedly in his car, about one and one
half mile north of the Akerly school.
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| In the Kalamazoo Gazette - Monday, May 18, 1964
KREGER,
Passed away Saturday evening, May 16. Mrs. Kreger was born Sept. 18, 1889, in Chicago and had made her home at Route 2, Grand Junction for the past 49 years. Her husband, Fred William Kreger, passed away in 1958. Mrs. Kreger is survived by 5 children, Earl C. of Huntington, W. Va., Mrs. Bernice Putman of South Haven, Mrs. Mildred Nicholson of Scotts, Mrs. Evelyn Rigan and Mrs. Helen Lewis of Kalamazoo; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Stafford Funeral Home, Bangor. Burial in Chambers Cemetery. Kksdunn@aol.com |
In the files at Decatur Library - May 21, 1964 Mrs. Margaret Elnora Kreger
passed
away Saturday evening, May 16, at the South Haven
Kksdunn@aol.com |
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James F. Lee died at his home in Bangor village at 2:10 a. m. Monday, Aug. 15th, 1898, aged 59 years, nine months and nine days. His funeral was held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon the address being delivered by Eld. E. H. Allen. In many respects this was the most remarkable funeral ever held in Van Buren county, as Mr. Lee was conceeded to be the heaviest man in the state. A few weeks before his death his weight being 480 pounds, and it was estimated that his weight at death was about 500. The casket containing the remains of Mr. Lee was specially ordered by Undertaker Sherrod, was about four feet in width, and six and a half feet long. This would not go through an ordinary door, it being necessary to take the body out of the house before placing it in the casket. Eight young strong men were selected as pall bearers, and several others gave their assistance, all having plenty to do to get the ponderous casket in and out the church. A casket of this size would not go in an ordinary hearse, so a canopy top spring wagon was specially arranged to carry it. Uncommon as it is to conduct funerals of this kind it passed off without incident, and a large number of people followed the body to its last resting place in Arlington Hill. James F. Lee was born in Indiana, and came to Michigan May, 1862. He served his country during the rebellion, at the time of his entering the sevice his weight being about 130 pounds. He was married to Miss Emily Willis in 1861. To them was born four daughters, all of whom with their mother survive him. -------- THANKS We desire to express our most sincere thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors who asisted us through the illness and death and burial of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. J. F. Lee Mrs. W. C. Stockton Mrs. C. E. Christian Mrs. W. H. Babcock Miss Mae Lee A picture of James Frank Lee can be viewed Here. |
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Bangor Advance - June 30, 1899
KILLED BY A FISH Henry Leedy of East Arlington had his right arm amputated above the elbow Monday and died a few hours later. The circumstances surrounding the case are peculiar, as well as sad. In the early part of May, Mr. Leedy went to a tank in which he keeps a quantity of live fish, to catch one and in doing so the thumb on his right hand was pierced by a sharp fin. Nothing was thought of it at the time, but in a few days the thumb became badly swollen and very painful. It was lanced and, while it appeared to get a little better, still remained very sore. Later while in Breedsville, Mr. Leedy called on Dr. Low who lanced it to the bone, and a quantity of puss discharged. Dr. Low feared bad results from the wound and watched it closely, giving it his best care. Later, Dr. N. A. Williams of Bangor was called to counsel. Dr. Williams found the hand and entire forearm in bad condition and expressed the belief that amputation would be necessary in order to save Mr. Leedy's life. Up to the time of the amputation Dr. Williams had seen the patient several times, each time the arm presenting a worse appearance, and it was finally decided between the two doctors, Low and Williams, to amputate the arm and Monday last was the time set for the work. Dr. Low administered the anesthetic, while Dr. Williams done the operation, assisted by Dr. J. R. Giffin. The operation required just 21 minutes and the patient came out from under the influence of the morphine apparently in good shape, but the doctors expressed grave doubts about his recovery, believing that his whole system had become tainted with germs from the diseased arm. In the evening, however, he grew rapidly worse and about midnight passed away. Mr. Leedy had been a prominent figure in this part of Van Buren County for many years. Submitted by Joan Jaco |
| Hearld-Paladium - Saturday March 6,1999
MARJORIE ANN MARR - South Haven--Marjorie Ann Marr, 59, of South Haven, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at her residence. She was born Jun 14, 1939, to John and Goldie (Nuttall) Overhiser. She was a lifetime resident of South Haven. marjorie worked in home health care for many years and had also been employed at McKenzie's Bakery in South Haven. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ivan "Whitey" Marr of South Haven; four sons--Larry (Ruth) Marr of Columbus, Nebraska, Terry of South Haven, Doug (Nancy) Marr of South Haven, Greg (Karen) Marr of South Haven; eight grandchildren--Tyler, Chad, Crystal, Sean, Kristen, Sara, Jenna, and Katie; her father, John Overhiser of Middlebury, Ind; her sister, Janet Kasarda of Middlebury; her half brother Richard Overhiser of Fort Wayne, Ind. She was preceeded in death by her mother, Goldie Overhiser. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvin-Starks & Frost Chapel, South Haven, with the Rev Villie Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in McDowell Cemetery. A Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Calvin- Starks & Frost Funeral Home. Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the charity of their choice. Submitted by Kim Kester |
| "Rites Held Today for H. McAllister"
Herbert McAllister, 82, died Tuesday at his home northeast of Hartford. He was born south of Lawrence and had been a resident of the Hawley community since 1916. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Calvin chapel. The Reb. Alvin Jingst officiated and burial was at Lawrence. His wife, Minnie, died in April 1951. Survivors include C. E. McAlliter of Holland; Mrs. Robert Lighntner of Hartford, and M. E. McAllister of Hawley community." Submitted by Pamela Keene - pkeene2002@yahoo.com |
| Woman Dies at Funeral For Friend
Hartford, April 29 – The excitement of attending funeral services for a friend at the Calvin funeral chapel here Friday afternoon proved too much for Mrs. Minnie McAllister, 75, wife of Herbert McAllister, 401 Linden street, Hartford. Mrs. McAllister collapsed and died of a heart attack at the chapel as funeral services were about to begin for Mrs. Minnie Robinson, 84, who had died on Tuesday. Mrs. McAllister was observed to have been breathing heavily as she entered the funeral chapel and took her seat. Minutes later she slumped in her seat. Funeral home attendants rushed to her assistance, placed her on an ambulance cot, and summoned Dr. Clayton Palmer. Dr. Palmer pronounced Mrs. McAllister dead. Not until after the services for Mrs. Robinson had been completed, was it announced to the assembled group that Mrs. McAllister had expired. Mrs. McAllister was born on March 10, 1875, in Bangor, daughter of Chapin and Ruth Reynolds. She was a member of the Baptist church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Chapin of Holland and Milan of River Forest, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Harriett Lightener of Hartford; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Martha Beale of Allegan. Funeral services for Mrs. McAllister will be conducted at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Calvin chapel, with the Rev. Alvin P. Jingst, pastor of the Harford Federated church, officiating. Burial will be in the Hill cemetery at Lawrence. Unknown Newspaper - 1950
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| Eliza Clarke McKeel
Eliza Susan Clarke was born in Clarkson, Monroe County, New York November 28th 1843 and her passed into eternal life from her home in Gobleville October 12th 1908. She was one of a family of eleven children, two of whom are left. Her parents came from England in 1830 and from Clarkson to Michigan in 1857 where she attended school afterward teaching for some time. She was married to H. W. McKeel, January 1, 1867 at Oshtemo living at Geneva until 1873, when they moved to Gobleville where they remained until 1883, then going to South Dakota and in 1902 they again returned to Gobleville. Her husband, two sons and four grand children are left to mourn her loss, a daughter having gone before. She was converted very young and always lived a devoted Christian life. A beloved wife, a kind true and affectionate mother. A friend and sister to all who knew her. No sacrifice was too great for her to make for those who needed her help. Funeral services were held at the home at two o'clock Thursday October 15th conducted by Pastor F. A. Brass assisted by Rev. Emmons Card of Thanks We desire to express our thank to the many friends who so kindly assisted us through the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother W. H. McKeel
Friday, October 23, 1908 Newspaper Submitted by Jerry Clark - |
| Annie (Hudson) McNees
Mrs. Annie McNees, 72, died at her home in
West Bangor Tuesday evening. The funeral service will be held Saturday
afternnoon in the Sherrod Chapel at 2 o'clock with Rev. Patrick Webster
officiating. Burial will be made in the Breedsville Cemetery.
Annie McNees, wife of Moses Lynly died May 1 1938. Obit taken from The Bangor Advance on May 19, 1938, page 5, column 4. Annie McNees is the great grandmother of Mrs. Donna J. Howard - DHoward608@aol.com |
| Byron McNees
Byron McNees, 76, of route 2, Box 227 E,
Benton
Harbor, died at 4:45 a.m.Wednesday in the Berrien County hospital,
Berrien
Center, where he had been a patient five weeks. He had been ill for
several
years.
A retired farmer, Mr. McNees was born in
Breedsville,
April 3, 1886. He had lived in Berrien county most of his
life.
He married Ruby Beardsley on Jan. 19, 1910 in Buckley.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Perry
of Stevensville, Moses of Kalamazoo, and Oral of Benton Harbor; four
daughters,
Mrs. Zenon (Annie) Landry of Gonzales, La., Mrs. Hilton (Minnie) Haney
of Newport Richy, Fla., Mrs. Murl (Olga) Phillips of Benton Harbor, and
Mrs. George (Bernum) Ditton of
Kalamazoo; three brothers, Clifton of Battle Creek, Ernest of Bangor
and Harold of South Haven; three sisters, Mrs. George (Addie) Connine
of
Athens, Mrs. Howard (Vyrokie) Slocum of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and Mrs.
Frank
(Clara) Green of Bangor; 43 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday
at the Kerliskowske, Starks & Beatty funeral home, St. Joseph. The
Rev. Roger Campbell, of Calvary Bible church of Benton Harbor, will
officiate.
Burial will be in North Shore Memory Gardens,
Benton Harbor.
Bryan McNees died May 9, 1962. The obit. ran in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph newspaper. Bryan NcNees is the grandfather of Mrs. Donna J. Howard - DHoward608@aol.com |
| Moses McNees
Moses McNees, 79, died at his farm home five miles west of Bangor
Monday
afternoon. Mr. McNees is survived by 10 children, 58 grandchildren and
22 great grandchildren, making a total of 90 descendants.
Coming here when a young man from Indiana,
where he was born Sept. 19, 1860, Mr. McNees spent almost all of his
life
on his farm near Bangor.
The ten surviving children are: Byron, Sodus;
Melven and Ernest, Bangor; Clifford, Battle Creek; Mrs. Adeline
Connine,
Athens; Mrs. Flossie Green, Hartford; Mrs. Clarie Green, Bangor;
Harold,
South Haven, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Viola Baker, South Haven.
Two
brothers and a sister also survive him.
Funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock
Friday afternoon in the Sherrod funeral chapel, with Rev. Patrick
Webster
officiating. Burial will be made in the Breedsville cemetery.
Moses Lynly McNees, died 6 Nov, 1939. I believe the obit. ran in The Bangor Advance. Moses McNees is the great grandfather of Mrs. Donna J. Howard - DHoward608@aol.com |
| Gobles News
Thurs. Nov. 7, 1935 The funeral of Chester Merrifield was held from the house of his brother, E. J. Merrifield, in Bloomingdale, Sunday. In his many years of residence here, Chet, as all know him, made a host of friends who will regret his death. Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net |
| Gobles News
Thursday, Dec 21, 1944 Edwin J Merrifield
Born in Brooklyn New York he came with his parents to Michigan at the age of 10. Born in an age of opportunity he took advantage of it and with a gift for trade, thrift, and hard work he soon developed a profitable business which cared well for his family of six children. While Bloomingdale continued to have his greatest attention, at one time he had hardware stores in Middleville, South Haven, Lawton, and Gobles. He was active in community welfare and his investment and interest helped in bringing the Michigan Gas and Electric Company to his home town. We are concerned lest future generations will fail in developing men who will work and build as Mr. Merrifield did. Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net |
The Bangor Advance 27 July 1944 Mrs. Mary Merrifield Passes With Heart Attack Mrs. Mary Merrifield, 76, passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miner Thomas, where she had been visiting for several weeks, early Thursday morning. Death came as she slept and was caused by a heart ailment. Mrs. Merrifield was born in Martin, MI, June 17, 1868, daughter of Isaac and Lucy Catt. She was the widow of C. H. Merrifield. She had made her home for the past 28 years with her sister, the late Miss Harriet Catt, at the Catt home. Last winter she went to Grand Rapids to be with her daughters and returned to Bangor some weeks ago to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church and took part in its activities as long as her health permitted. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Dawn Wilkinson, Mrs. Marjorie Woods, and Mrs. Katherine Buike, all of Grand Rapids, and 11 grandchildren. Also one brother, Myron Catt, South Haven, and one sister, Mrs. Verne McDowell, Albany, OR. Rev. Vernon J. Murray…Burial in Arlington Hills Cemetery Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net |
| Bangor Advance - Friday Mar 27, 1914
Burse Merriman died on the 23rd of March 1914, age 70 years-6 months-and 10 days. He was the son of Harlow & Nancy Merriman. He was born in Portage, Ohio Sept 13 1843. He moved to Van Buren County, Michigan in 1860 on the farm on which he lived until his death. (His farm was on the east side of Merrimans Lake- The lake was named for him) In 1865 he enlisted in Co. G Michigan 15th Infantry and served until mustered out at the end of the war. In 1864 he married Betsy Branch and had four children, George, Russell, Frank and Gladys (Glenn Haynes). They also adopted a daughter, Myra who was married to ??? Malcomb. Submitted by Kim Kester |
| Bangor Advance; April 18, 1913
MRS. MARY M. MOULTON Mrs. Mary M. Moulton, widow of the late R. C. Moulton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. J. Lewis in Bangor Village Saturday, May 12, 1913 {**should read April} ate the age of 72 years, 10 months and 27 days {**should read 28 days}. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Eld. C. S. Risley, interment being in Arlington Hill. Mary M. Ames, youngest daughter of Thomas and Harriet Ames, was born in Watkins, Schuyler county, NY May 15, 1840. She was united in marriage to R.C. Moulton, July 4, 1866, at Corning, NY. To them five children were born: Maude Eugenie, roscoe Ames, Mary Annettie, Clara Bernellia and Hanna Ola, all of whom are living except Clara, who passed away when three years of age. The family came to Bangor, Mich., in the fall of 1882 and since have resided here. Mrs. Moulton was left a widow in 1883 with the care and responsibility of a large family. At the age of 18 years she became a member of the Congregational church, holding a membership therein until her death. Aside from the four children mentioned above she leave one brother - A. H. Ames of Portland, Michigan and 10 grandchildren. Submitted by Olive Hoffman - OBRoots@aol.com Indianapolis |
| Date May 18, 1900 No Newspapaer (Probably Gobleville
News)
Emma Cather Musser was born at Flemington, Taylor County, West Virginia, June 17, 1867. Deid May 16, 1900. She began a Christian life when but 12 years of age, She attended school at West Virginia College, Flemington, W.V. After her school days in Flemington she entered upon the work of teaching school with a love and enthusiasm which brough with a great success. The deceased was married to Rev. N. E. Musser September 20, 1888. For five years together they pursued their studies in Hillsdale College which was to more equip them for their life work. In the summer of 1899 Rev. N.E. Musser began with this beloved woman his pastoral duties in Gobleville. From the first she showed a fitness for her work as a pastors wife endearing herself to all, and especially to the young people in their flock. Her sudden illness and early death was a great shock to all. She was so needfull to him and to the church, she loved so well, but while God buries his workmen he carries on his work. If we could see as God sees we should find that not one true life has ever been cut off in it incompletness; that no true work done for God was ever permitted to be wrecked on the rock of permature death. Two bright little girls together wish husband, parents, brother, sisters and a large circle of friends morn their loss of her who is not for God has taken her. A short service was conducted by Rev. J.A. Sprague at 9 a.m. May 17, at her parsonage home. A large concourse of people gathered with tearful eyes showing most of all that in this earthly life they would see her face no more. And at 10 a.am. the remains were taken back to childhood home in Flemmington West Virginia accompanied by her father. R. S. Cather, Rev N.E. Musser and the children. She had planed a meeting with mother and the children to the old home but God cut short her plans and called her to heavenly one. Only the casket with closed eyes and sealed lips could greet the dear ones in her girl hood home. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
