Unknown Date and Paper (probobly Gobleville News)
Mrs. Maria A. Niles, nee Bentley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bently was born in Orangeville N.Y. Wyoming Co. Sept 1st 1838. Departed this life Feb 2, 1901. Age 62 years, 5 months 1 day. She was married to Mr. Hopkins J. Niles, Feb 22, 1858. She came to Michigan in 1860 settled in Almena township where she lived the most of her life. Her husband died about fifteen years ago. From this union two children were born, a son and a daughter both of whom survive her. She made a profession of Christianity in her childhood, and was a member of Waverly church, in which she was very attentive when she was able. Did work in the Sunday School for years. Mrs Niles was married to a Mr. Samuel Jones in the summer 1888. She was wonderfully afficted for years, which bore heavily upon her consitution, which finally was compelled to yield to the heavy pressure. She leaves two children, two sisters and a brother, with a host of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral sevices were held at the home of G. W. Bush in Goblevlle on Feb 4th 1901. Rev Musser preached the funeral sermon. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
Hartford Day Spring, Friday, December 11, 1914 Funeral of James Nooney Funeral services for James Nooney, who was found dead at his home in the northeast part of the village last Wednesday afternoon, were held at his home Friday. Rev. J.S. Hamilton officiating, and interment took place at the old cemetery on west Main Street. Mr. Nooney was 69 years o age and a widower. He had been a resident of Hartford for many years. For several years he had lived alone, and of late had been in poor health. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. George Austin of Kalamazoo, and Mrs. E.P. Mather of Watervliet. Submitted by Barbara Probst - bkprobst@racc2000.com |
Hartford Day Spring, Friday, March 15, 1901
Another Pioneer is Gone Hezekiah K. Nooney died at his residence in this village on Tuesday morning the twelfth from paralysis and the infirmities of age. He was born at Chester, Hampshire Co., Mass, March 21, 1813 and passed his youthful days in that vicinity. March 1, 1842, he was married to Miss Martha S. Whitney, at Old Suffield, Connecticut. The fruits of this union are three daughters and one son: Mrs. Esther W. Mather and Mrs. Maria M. Bridges of Watervliet, Mrs. Mary A. Austin of Kalamazoo, and James K. Nooney of this village, who with the widow, are left to mourn his death. Mr. Nooney was one of those thorough, energetic men who was not only a benefit to himself, but to all around him, was ever ready to engage in any laudable enterprise and lend a helpping hand when and wherever needed. On the discovery of gold in California, he was among the first to take the trip, going from New York to Panama by steamer and crossing the Isthmus on foot. Soon after his return in 1855, he came to this township and
purchased
a farm about three miles west
By his energy and industry, he soon changed the features of a wild home to that of a well cultivated farm with fine buildings and pleasant and comfortable surroundings. About twelve yers ago, when his strength began to fail, he purchased
a home in this village, where he
Although he is gone he will long be remembered. Rememberred by
his family as a kind husband and
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 at the M.E. church, and burial will take place at the old cemetery. Submitted by Barbara Probst - bkprobst@racc2000.com |
Watervliet Record, Friday, November 4, 1910
Mrs. Martha Nooney Mrs. Nooney died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ElP. Mather, in this village early Monday morning, aged 86 years past. Martha S. Whitney was born July 3, 1824 in Agawam,
Connecticut.
In her early childhood she was
Submitted by Barbara Probst - bkprobst@racc2000.com |
Unknown Paper and Date: (Assume Gobleville News)
Miss Cornelis Palmer was born in Waverly Dec 18th 1871. She was the daughter of Mr. Wm. J. Palmer. During her childhood she attended school in the Bell district, and later attended school at Bloomingdale, was well known in both Bloomingdale and Gobleville, and was a member of the Disciple church at Bloomingdale. She was married to Clarence Green of Gobleville on May 19th 1892, and until three years ago they resided in this village. Three years ago they moved on to the farm three and a half miles west of Gobleville where they have resided since. Her death occurred Dec. 1st 1898 after an illness of only a few days. The funeral was held at the residence on Saturday. Dec 3d, and Rev. C. B. Hart preached the funeral sermon. she leaves to mourn her loss a husband and three small children, the youngest three weeks old, also a father, three brothers, and one sister, and a large circle of friends. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
Mary Wisehaupt Russell Parker
The True Northerner September 2, 1904 Mary Wysop was born in the Tuscarora Valley, Pennsylvania,
September
22, 1808.
Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com |
Unknown Newspaper. 1924 Bloomingdale, MI
PERKINS, Mrs.Grace Eleanor. Grace Eleanor, daughter of Martin J. and Caroline Buckner, was born in Waverly township, Van Buren county, Michigan, Nov.30,1876; departed this life April 4,1924, at their home in Bloomingdale, aged 47 years,4 months and 4 days. Her childhood days were spent on a farm west of Covey Hill and she attended the Myers school and the Sunday school at the Covey Hill church. Later she went with her parents to Gobles where she attended the high school and was a worker in the Free Baptist Sunday school and youngs peoples society. May 31,1897 she was united in marriage to Roy D.Perkins of Bloomingdale, and since then has made her home in this village. For many years after her marriage she assisted with the work in the Bloomingdale Leader office and enjoyed the privilege of assisting her husband in his labors. To the above union two sons were born- Paul Martin, who died in infancy, and Cecil Max who with the husband, her parents who reside in Gobles, one brother and one sister, both of Chicago, besides other relatives and a host of friends, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife,mother, sister and friend. Mrs.Perkins was of a cheerful disposition and always looked on the happy side of life; a great lover of the outdoors and the beauties of nature. During her last sickness, even though she knew she could not recover, she always greeted her friends with a smile and a word of good cheer. It can be truly be said of her that those who loved her best were those who knew her best. Shortly after coming to Bloomingdale she accepted Jesus as her Savior and has always had an abiding trust in his saving power. It was beautiful to see her faith during her months of suffering and pain and often spoke to her friends of the joy she found in Jesus' promises for the home beyond and of her hopes of meeting those she loved on the other shore. Though she disliked to leave those who needed her care, she was always a most patient sufferer and believed that whatever God's will was, was best. Funeral services were conducted from the Church of Christ Monday forenoon by her pastor, Rev. C.M. Pease. Interment was in the new Spring Grove Cemetery. We wish it were possible to find words that exress in a measure the gratitude we feel to all the dear friends who did so much to make the last days of our dear wife and mother more happy and comfortable. We do so appreciate all the flowers and plants which made her sick room brighter and the hundreds of delicacies which were sent to tempt her appetite. For all such kindness and the words of cheer that was given her we say, God Bless all of you. We also wish to tell you how much we appreciate your words and acts of sympathy since her death and the wonderful floral tribute at her funeral. It would be impossible to mention all who we would like to thank, but we do so appreciate the kindness of Supt. Price who dismissed the high school for the funeral; the Boy Scouts of the Baptist Sunday school and the Loyal Womens class of the Christian Sunday school who attended in a body and acted as escorts, and to the dear friends who came to pay their last respects to our loved one. Again we say God Bless you all, for we truly appreciate all you have done to make our dear one's and our own load lighter to bear. Roy and Cecil *Submitters: I believe this obituary was probably written up in the family newspaper, THE LEADER- Bloomingdale,MI. Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
THE COURIER-LEADER, Paw Paw, MI November
18,1932
MRS.MARY PERKINS, aged 85 years, passed away at her home in this village Wednesday morning, November 9 after an illness lasting several months. Mrs Perkins was formerly Mary Elizabeth Hice and was born October 3,1847. She has been a resident of this village many years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ena Simon with whom she has lived for some time. She also leaves one sister, Mrs.Augusta Eaton, who has lovingly cared for her during her illness and one brother, Elmer Hice, who is in Florida spending the winter. She also leaves eight grandchildren. She was a member of the M.E. Church at this place and was a very devoted Christian. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon and were conducted by her pastor Rev. S.W. Hayes. Burial was at Breedsville cemetery. *submitters note. Mrs.Mary E.(Hice) Perkins was the daughter of Henry & Sarah (Hinterleiter) Hice of Breedsville,MI. She was the wife of William H.Perkins. Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
THE COURIER NORTHERN- Paw Paw, MI #35, Friday
September
2,1927
BLOOMINGDALE EDITOR COMMITS SUICIDE
Roy D.Perkins, Editor of LEADER, Shot Himself Wednesday.
Roy D.Perkins, 52, editor and well known citizen of Bloomingdale Committed suicide in his office late Wednesday evening by shooting himself with a rifle. Mr.Perkins had been in ill health for some time and evidently had planned to take his life for some time. His son, Cecil Perkins, returning to his home from a day at the Allegan fair and not finding his father, went to the office, where he found him sitting at his desk, dead. Physicians and officers were called at once but said, after making an investigation that Mr.Perkins had died instantly from the gun shot. He left three sealed letters on the desk and one unsealed, showing that he had thought the matter out very carefully. In the unsealed letter, he wrote that he had comtemplated the act at several different times and that it was due entirely to the state of his health, realizing that he might become a burden to others. Mr.Perkins was highly esteemed by all who knew him and his untimely death will be regretted over the county. His wife died two years ago and since that time he has been more or less discouraged. *submitters note: His "wife" was, Grace Elenor (Buckner), dau. of Martin J. & Caroline M. (Hughson) Buckner, she was the daughter of Gilbert & Pheobe Ann (Palmer) Hughson originally from Monroe Co.,NY. Martin J.Buckner was b. in Prussia, he served in the Civil War from NY.Came to MI and moved to Gobles,MI where he opperated a grocery there. Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
THE BANGOR ADVANCE
Bangor, MI Friday September 21,1894 William Perkins The remains of Mr.Wm.Perkins, who died of brights disease at his home in Bloomingdale Sept.12, were brought to this place last Friday and laid to rest in the Breedsville Cemetery. Mr.Perkins was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hise, and a brother of Mrs. S Cushman and a half brother of V.F. Randall. Several members of the I.O.O.F of this place joined the friends at the cemetery to pay their last respects to a brother who had formerly belonged to this lodge and was also a resident of this village several years ago. Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
The Bangor
Reflector
Bangor, MI Friday March 7, 1890
Helen S. PERRY Died, at Bangor, Wednesday, March 5, 1890, of consumption, Helen S., wife of Orville P. Perry, aged 39 years and five months. She was born in Pennsylvania and had been married 20 years. Besides her husband, she leaves seven children ranging from four to nineteen years of age. She was a earnest Christian woman and although grieved to part with her family, was resigned to the call which she was aware could not be longer delayed. The funeral is being held this morning a the north side church, Rev. SMITH officiating, the interment being at Arlington Hill Cem. Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com |
October, 1912
Started to Walk Home. Right Hand Cut Off, Arms and Legs Broken - Little for Identification When Michigan Central Train No. (unknown), due in Niles at 6:09 o'clock this morning was a mile and a half east of this city, near the Hastings farm, the body of a man was seen along side the tracks. The train halted and the remains were taken aboard. Coroner Platt, being notified, the body was conveyed to the Skall morgue, where the following jury was impaneled: Jake Bachman, Robert Bretschneider, I.W. Logan, Fred Miller, John Pears, and J.W. Owens. After reviewing the body, the jury adjourned to meet Saturday morning 9 o'clock, at city hall. Little For Identification On the corpse was a letter addressed to "William Pomeroy, Hamilton, Michigan R.R. No 5." It was mailed at Decatur, August 17, off rural route 1, and signed "Katie Breaking." This letter was the only method of identification. Detective John Bachman of the Michigan Central, went in search of relatives. Besides this letter, on the man's person, there were four revolver cartridges to fit a (unknown) caliber gun, a jackknife, 63 cents, 1 orange, four handkerchiefs, a sack of tobacco, and two quarts of Old J.B.T. whiskey. One remained intact, while the other were broken. The liquor was purchased in Niles. It is an evidence of the workings of local option. Several people have been killed in about the same manner as was Pomeroy, who came here to procure liquor . Made Inquiry The man was seen at the Michigan Central station last evening at 5:30 o'clock and inquired if No. 14 would stop at Decatur. He was told that it did not stop there. Pomeroy seemed anxious to get home. It is quite evident that he started to walk there and enroute was struck by some train, unbeknown to engineer and fireman, as the incident was not reported. It must have happened early in the evening, inasmuch as the body was cold when picked up. Frightfully Mangled It might be the case that every bone in the man's body was broken. The corpse presented a gruesome sight. The right hand was off, arms and legs broken, head split open about the eyes, body torn and crushed in places; the clothing was ripped into shreds. Pomeroy was about 24 years of age, five feet, six inches in height, sandy complexion and smooth faced. Brother and Friends Arrive There came this afternoon, from Decatur and Hamilton, Eugene Pomeroy, a brother; L.L. Hamilton, undertaker, and two friends, W.B. Young and G. W. Kidman. The unfortunate, also leaves a mother, Mrs. Mary Pomeroy of Hamilton, and a sister, Mrs. Vena Cook of Galesburg, Michigan. William Pomeroy was a farm hand and had worked all summer. He had many good traits of character. The body will be shipped out of Niles to Decatur at 6:55 this evening. Submitted by Cora Mac Tavish -William Pomeroy was her great-uncle |
Death of Mrs. Ada Poor
Ada McAllister, daughter of Laura and Eli McAllister, was born in Lawrence township, Van Buren County, Michigan, March 4, 1881, and died in Decatur, Michigan, March 10, 1927, aged 46 years and 8 days. In March, 1905, she was united in marriage to Harold Poor of Decatur. To this union one child was born, who survives her. Mr. Poor died eight years ago. There are left to mourn their loss, one son, Melvin, of Decatur; two brothers, Herbert of Bangor, and Duane and son Donald of Crary, North Dakota, three nieces, Mrs. Mark Grosse of Kalamazoo and Gertrude and Frances McAllister of Otsego and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Thomas Rice officiating. Burial was in Hamilton cemetery. Poem follows. Unknown Newspaper
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George Harold Poor
George Harold Poor, son of Simon and Mary Elizabeth Poor, was born in Cass county September 19, 1879, and died at his home in Hamilton township December 26, 1918, at the age of thiray-nine (thirty-nine) years three months and seven days. When Harold was thirteen years of age he came with his parents to Decatur where he finished his schooling, after which they moved to his present home, which was also the home of his aged parents, until the death of the father in 1912 and mother in 1915. George Harold Poor and Miss Ada McAllister were united in marriage March 28, 1905, and have continued nearly fourteen years of happy wedlock. The bereaved widow and their only son, Melvin, will miss the gentle hand of husband and father. With the parents one sister, Mrs. Cora May Judd, has also preceded the deceased to higher life. There is one brother, Byron W. Poor, in San Antonio, Texas , and two nieces, Mrs. Harry Mosher, and Miss Gladys Judd of Dowagiac, who with the widow and little son will share each other’s burden of sorrow in the seemingly untimely death of their loved one. A host of friends and neighbors unite in sympathy, who will greatly miss a valued citizen and friend. A poem follows. Thursday, January 9, 1919
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One of Hamilton Townships Well Known Residents Passed away Sunday Morning. Mrs. Mary E. Poor passed away at her home in Hamilton township Sunday morning, November 14, at the age of 75 years. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock conducted by Mrs. Marion Carpenter, Spiritualist, of Detroit. Burial was in Hamilton cemetery. Mary E. Higgins was the daughter of William and Nancy Higgins and was born in DeKalb, Indiana, June 18, 1840. She was but six years of age when her parents moved into Cass county locating between Cassopolis and Dowagiac. She attended school in the old log school house and had many interesting pioneer experiences which she could tell to the great interest of the younger generations. She was united in marriage with Simon B. Poor, June 30, 1861, and they began life together on a little farm near Dowagiac where they lived several years before selling out and moving o the city. Mr. Poor worked for P. D. Beckwith four or five years when the big Round Oak Stove Works was in its infancy and then came to Van Buren county and purchased 100 acres of land in South Hamilton. This they soon sold and retuned to Cass county where they purchased 120 acres in Volinia. Five years later they sold this farm and Mr. Poor followed his trade of blacksmith two years in Volinia Center. They next bought 120 acres in Penn township and lived there eighteen years. They located on the farm where she passed away in 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Poor celebrated their Golden Wedding aniversary at the Hamilton Grange hall, June 30, 1911, and the following March Mr. Poor passed away. Mrs. Poor was an active woman until she was afflicted with paralysis thirteen years ago. She was held in highest esteem by all who knew her. She lived a useful life which will leave its impress on her home community for many years to come. Mr. and Mrs. Poor were parents of three sons and one daughter of whom Byron W. of San Antonio, Texas, and George Harold, who lives on the home farm are living. Unknown Newspaper
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No Date or Newspaper were givein
Mrs. Ana E. Potter, Lawrence, Mich, Nov 23 (Special) Mrs. Ana E. Potter died November 17 at her home in this village. As Ann E Poole she was born in Albion, Mich, July 3, 1837. With her parents she removed to Lawrence while still a child. She was married to J B. Potter of Lawrence, October 26, 1856. She was the mother of four children, two girls and two boys, of whom but one, the youngest son, Frank survives her, She united with the Congregational church 16 years ago and was clerk of the church at the time of her death. For twenty years she helped he husband in his work at the depot of the S. H. & E. R.R. most of the time being agent of the American Express company. She held a notary public's commission for seven years, doing a large share of the pension business for the old soldiers of this vicinity, . Since her marriage her home had always been in the house where she died. Some weeks ago Mrs. Potter fell, receiving injuries from which she never fully recovered, Typhoid fever set in resulting in death. Besides her husband and son she leaves two sisters, Lucy Poole, of this place, and Mrs. Mellie Conklin of Hartford, and half brother, Wallace Poole. She was a woman widely known and lightly respected. Furneral services were held at the Congregational church Monday at 1 o'clock p.m., the Rev A.N. Eldred of Coloma offciating. Interment in the new cemetery. Submitted by Marlene Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
PIONEER RESIDENT BURIED TUESDAY
Mrs. Lottie PRATER, Life-Long Citizen, Died at the Age of 78 Charlotte M. Dunham was born near Syracuse, N. Y., July 3, 1846, and died at her home in Paw Paw June 7 at the age of 78 years. She was the daughter of Loren and Mahala Richmond-Dunham, formerly of Vermont. (* See editor note at end of obit.) The mother of the family dying before she was a year old, she lived with her father's relatives until about 8 years of age, when she came to Michigan to make her home with her elder sister, Mrs. Frances Buskirk. From this home she attended the Gliddenburg school and in 1864 was united in marriage to George E. Prater and for more than 43 years they lived on the old Prater homestead. Mr. Prater died Dec. 14, 1919, and since that time she has made her home with her son, W. A. Prater, and wife, who with their son and his family have given her every attention. Mr. and Mrs. Prater were the parents of two sons, William A. of Paw Paw and Germain E. of Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Prater were among the pioneers of this section and contributed no small share in the upbuilding of the community. In 1877 Mr. and Mrs. Prater were influential among twenty others who organized the Gliddenburg Free Will Baptist Church and for more than 40 years this was her Christian home. Since her removal to Paw Paw she has been an honored member of the Baptist church here. With Mr. and Mrs. Prater and Leo Prater and family, "Aunt Lottie," as she was known to a large circle of friends, spent the past winter in Florida, making the trip by auto and enjoying every minute of her stay in the south land of flowers and winter sunshine and we believe that eternal sunshine is now hers. Children and grandchildren mourn their loss and a large circle of friends value her influence and treasure her memory. "Folks are of two kinds, and she Was of the kind I'd like to be. Some preach their virtues, and a few Express their lives by what they do; That sort was she. Her deeds outran her words so far That more than what they seem they are. Life’s thought with her ran deep and pure; And when she passed I think there went A soul to yonder firmament So white, so splendid and so fine It came almost to God’s design." Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon and were largely attended, Dr. C. C. Willett, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating, and interment was made in the family plot in Prospect cemetary. -------Con. The above obit was sent to me by Chris Smith. *Although both Charlotte's obit and death record state that her father was Loren Dunham, he has discovered that her parents were Anson Dunahm and Mahala Richmond. |
My Great Grandfather
NEIL PRATER b. Nov. 9, 1893 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI d. June 10, 1977 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX WESLACO – Neil Prater, 83, of 416 E. Fifth died about 11 a.m. Friday in Knapp Methodist Hospital after a long illness. He retired in 1958 as a district manager for the Southwest Division of Kroger Foods. Prior to that time, he had been associated with the Wolverine Produce Exchange of Grand Rapids, Mich. A resident of Weslaco since 1936, he had moved to Harlingen in 1921. He was a native of Paw Paw, Mich. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the army as a corporal. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the McCaleb Funeral Home. The Rev. Monty Richards, Baptist minister, will officiate. Cremation will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Lila Prater, an artist widely known in the area who operates the Lila Prater Studio; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Calelly of Houston and Mrs. Donald Fleming of Willis, Tex. Also surviving is a granddaughter, Mrs. Linda Heggood of Houston; three grandsons, Steven Calelly of Pasadena, Tex., Patrick Calelly and Jon Fleming, both of Houston; and five great-grandchildren. The family suggested memorial contributions be made to the Knapp Hospital respiratory unit. Chris Smith chris.smith@usa.net |
Paw Paw True Northerner - Wed. 1 Feb. 1899 - page
1
Mr. William Pugsley died at his home in this village, Friday, January 27, 1899, aged 68 years and 4 months. Ever since a severe illness some time ago, Mr. Pugsley has been in poor health, with no prospect of again becoming well and strong, and since being taken down recently, his death has been expected. He was born in Devonshire, England, and emigrated to this country in 1854, coming to Elgin, Ills., where he remained about a year, when he came to this township, settling upon the old home farm, which he owned until his death. Submitted by Tom Lumbard - oldman@banet.net |
BANGOR COMMUNITY LOSES 2 POINEERS
Bangor, Nov 21-- Death Monday claimed two pioneerresidents of this community, Mrs. Nettie May (Watkins) Yeider. 71, who succmed following a brief illness at the farm home west of town, and Marshall R. Reams, 83, whose death occurred at the home of his son Fred W. Reams of this village. Mrs. Yeider was born in Bangor township and spent her entire life here, having moved to her late residence shortly after her marriage to John Yeider Dec. 25, 1882. Survivors include the husband John Yeider, and as son Levi Yeider,
both
of Bangor; two daughters, Mrs. Laura Mitchell of Kalamazoo and Mrs.
Gladys
Nash of Grand Rapids; two brothers and a sister, Frank and Henry
Watkins
and Mrs.
Mr. Reams, a native of Chilicothe, Ohio, had resided in Bangor since 1900. He conducted a grocery store and meat business here for a number of years, later identifying himself as a fruit broker. Surviving Mr. Reams are the son Fred W. Reams of Bangor; a daughter, Mrs Grace Daudert of South Haven; five Grandchildren, and two Great-Grandchildren. Funeral rites will be conducted at Sherrods chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Services for Mrs. Yeider will be held at the chapel at the same hour on Thursday. Burial in both instances will be at Arlington Hill. Bangor Advance, 1933
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16 Jan 1977
Lawrence - Mrs. Retha B. REYNNELLS. 77 of Route 1. Lawrence died Sunday afternoon at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, where she had been a patient since Tuesday. She was born in Arlington Township, Aug. 14 1899, daughter of Halsey H. and Verne [Harrington] Meabon. She was a member of the Hess - Eastman Post 174, American Legion Auxilary, Lawrence Senior Citizens Club and the Farm Bureau. Surviving are one son, Richard D. Reynnells of Lawrence; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph [Betty] Harrison of Ionia; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Drake of Kalamazoo; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, Newton REYNNELLS, died in 1971 and one brother Otto Meabon, also preceded her in death. Friends were received at the Sisson Funeral Home, Lawrence, where services were held Wednesday at 2:00, with the Rev. George Gierman, Pasteur of the Lawrence United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Hill Cemetaray, Lawrence. The family suggests that those who desire may make memorial contributions to the Lawrence United Methodist Church or to the Heart Fund. Submitted by SirksDO@aol.com |
OBITUARY A E Reynolds
Hartford Day-Spring Hartford, MI Wednesday, June 22, 1910 ANOTHER PIONEER IS CLAIMED BY DEATH A E REYNOLDS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST MERCHANTS OF HARTFORD AND WELL KNOWN The death of Ansel E Reynolds, which occurred at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Roy Hinkley, on Maple Street last Sunday
Submitted by Mary Sorensen - Raymar7538@aol.com
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Harriet Russell Wilson Smith Rice The True Northerner 21 Oct 1904 Mrs. O. A. Rice died at her home in this village Saturday forenoon, October 15, from a congestive chill. She had been ill only a week, and was not considered in a serious condition until a few hours before her death. Harriet Russell was born October 10, 1827, in Monroeville, Huron county, Ohio. When 18 years old she was married to Wm. Russell, and they soon moved to Cass county, Michigan. Six children were born to them, of whom only two are living: John W. WILSON of Oklahoma, who was present at the funeral, and Mrs. Anna POST. She was married a second time in 1864, to Nathan SMITH, and they lived in Niles until his death in 1882. Four children blessed this union; two died in infancy, and the youngest, Mrs. Rose ROWLAND, was with her in her last sickness. She married again in August 1885, to O. A. RICE, and they lived happily together until her death. Mrs. Rice was a quiet, home-loving woman, and is mourned by many friends as well as relatives. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. P. Linderman. The burial was at Prospect Hill cemetery. Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com |
EBER ROWLAND
The True Northerner, May 6, 1904. Eber Rowland departed this life at the residence of his son, Henry
E.
Rowland, in the village of Lawrence, May 3, 1904, aged 87 years, 6
months
and 26 days.
He was married to Jerusha FOWLER June 10, 1838, and they lived happily
together for almost 61 years until her death in 1899. Eight children
were
born to them, 5 living, and they were present to pay last tribute of
affection
to loving father.
Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com |
Unknown Van Buren Paper, 1927 FORMER EDITOR BURIED HERE
Funeral services for the late Marion O. ROWLAND of Detroit,
former
Paw Paw resident and editor of the True Northerner, were held at the
home
of his niece, Mrs. Harry MATHER, last Saturday afternoon and were
largely
attended.
Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com. |
Unknown paper or date- she died 7 Dec. 1914
MARY ANN ROWLAND Mary Ann (BENJAMIN) Rowland, daughter of Daniel and Eunice
(HAZARD)
BENJAMIN, was born at Marshal, in the state of New York, on the 7th day
of January, 1843, and departed this life December 7th 1914, aged 71
years
and 11 months. She was the eldest of a family of four children,
only
one of whom, a sister residing at the town of Big Rock, Illinois,
survives
her. With her parents she came to Michigan in 1856, and became a
resident of the village of Lawrence, where on 22nd day of September,
1861,
at the age of 18 years she married to Oran W. Rowland. The newly
married couple saw little of each other for nearly four years after, as
the husband was already a soldier when they were married. On one
occasion, during the last year of the war, she spent several weeks in
camp
with her husband a the city of St. Louis, Mo., and so saw something of
the manner of a soldier's life.
Submitted by Barbara Eberhart - BEberh5501@aol.com |
UNKNOWN VAN BUREN PAPER
1923 O.W. ROWLAND, DEAN OF COUNTY OFFICERS, IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
After fifty-five years of active service in various official
capacities
at the Van Buren county courthouse, Oran W. Rowland died at his home at
Paw Paw last Friday at the age of 83 years.
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UNKNOWN PAPER 1923 COUNTY MOURNS THE LOSS OF ORAN W. ROWLAND
Oran W. Rowland, for over fifty years a resident of Paw Paw
and
widely known for his splendid activities, died Friday evening at his
home
in Paw Paw at the age of 84 years. His death came after several
weeks
of rapidly declining health, although he had clung tenaciously to his
duties
at the court house, where he was serving as circuit court commissioner
and justice of the peace until only a short time ago.
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Hartford Day Spring Wed. July 11, 1923 AN HONORABLE LIFE To have continuously served in official position in one
county
for 55 years and still have retained the universal good will and
admiration of the people of the entire county is a distinction that
comes to few men. Yet that is the achievement of Judge O. W.
Rowland who died at his home at Paw Paw last Friday at the ripe old
age of 83 years.
The above three Obituaries were submitted by Barbara Eberhart -
BEberh5501@aol.com
- in memory of her Great-great-great Grandfather, Judge Oran W. Rowland
|
BANGOR -- Patricia M. Schaefer,
73, of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, July 5, 2004, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. The family will meet with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bangor Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Simpson United Methodist Church, Bangor, with the Rev. Sandra B. McNary officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor. The family suggests memorials to the Kalamazoo Cancer Center, West Michigan Flute Association, Patricia M. and John A. Schaefer Flute Scholarship at WMU or Simpson United Methodist Church. Pat was born Nov. 1, 1931, in Bangor, the daughter of Loren and Marney (Cuber) Fausnaugh and lived most of her life in the Kalamazoo area. She graduated from Bangor High School in 1949 and then received her bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. She was a music teacher at Grosse Pointe Public Schools before returning to Kalamazoo, where she earned her master's degree and taught music in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Pat was a former member of the Kalamazoo Symphony for many years; and a current member of the Kalamazoo Concert Band, the West Michigan Flute Association, and the Kalamazoo Flute Quartet. Surviving are her husband, Jack, whom she married Dec. 17, 1955, in Bangor; cousins, Marnie Owen, Joy (Marty) Keller, John (Fran) Cherrstrom, Margaret Ann (Bill) Thompson, and Lorraine (Lou) Wilbur. Submitted by Kim Kester - Kims715@aol.com |
VAN BUREN CO., MI (unknown
newspaper) BLOOMINGDALE, MI 1932
SIMON, Ellis Stricken while teaching his class of boys in the Methodist Sunday School Sunday, Ellis Simon scarcely regained consciousness before he passed away at his home in this village about 10:30 Monday night. Ellis Simon, the son of Joseph and Mary Ann Simon, was born at La Otto, Indiana, Dec.7,1874. He came to this vicinity on his birthday, in 1899, and was employed in the E.J.Merrifield store until 1904, when he went into the Peoples State Bank, where he remained until his death. At the time of his death he was conservator for that institution. Sept.14,1904 he married Miss Ena Perkins, who, with a daughter, Mrs. Roger Powers, of Albion,survive. He also leaves a brother and two sisters, all living in Indiana. Mr.Simon was a devoted member of the M.E. Church and active in all its undertaking, having been superintendent of the Sunday School for a number of years, and later teacher of a young men's bible class. He had also held a number of responsible positions connected with the village and township. Funeral services will be held from the M.E.Church at 1:30 this afternoon, with Rev. Thomas Pollard officiating. Burial in Spring Grove cemetery. Submitted by Denise Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
VAN BUREN CO.,MI (unknown newspaper)
Gobles,
MI 1963
SIMON,Mrs. Ena B. Age 79, passed away Tuesday at the Shattuck Nursing Home, Route 1, Gobles,MI. Mrs.Simon is survived by a foster daughter, Mrs.Dorothy Knight; 4 nieces, Mrs. Winifred Powell, Mrs.Dorothy Keeney, Mrs.Floy Saxton, Mrs. Katherine Finch; several cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2pm at the Andre Funeral Home, Gobles. Burial Spring Grove Cemetery, Bloomingdale. Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
LAWRENCE, July 21--Pfc. C. Dean Sirks, Marine,
was reported killed in action, in the Pacific, through a telegram
received
by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sirks of this community.
The official message did not state the date of death or place, but stated that a letter with details would follow. Dean entered the Marine corps in Jul 1942, at the age of 18, before graduating from school, Following training at San Diego, Calif., he went almost immediately into action in the Pacific theater of war. He had not received a furlough since his entrance in to the Marines. Pfc. Dean had sent home pictures and Japanese currency, which he had taken from dead Jap soldiers during the battle of Tarawa. Besides his parents Pfc. Sirks is survived by two sisters, one who is a cadet nurse and three brothers of which one in the navy. Submitted by SirksDO@aol.com |
LAWRENCE, Jan 10, 1949--The casket bearing the body of Pfc. C. Dean
Sirks of the Marines, who was killed in the invasion of
Saipan
in 1944 was to arrive in Hartford Tuesday at 1:13 p. m.
from
Chicago.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Thompson funeral home here, with the Rev A. A. Buege, Methodist minister, officiating, with burial in Hill cemetery. Military rites at the grave will be conducted by the Lawrence American Legion. Pfc. Sirks was born June 19, 1924, in St. Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sirks. He attended Covert and Lawrence schools. He left Lawrence high school to enlist in the Marines corps in Jul, 1942. After brief training at San Diego, Calif., he was shipped to New Zealand for further training. He went through the battle of Tarawa without combat wounds, the Jun 20, 1944 he was killed on Saipan. He was awarded posthumously the Purple heart and the Silver star for gallantry in action. Surviving are the parents now living at Marshall, Mich.: two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Noel, Chicago, and Mrs. Helen Reynnells, Lawrence: three brothers, Carl, Chicago: James, Wayne, Mich., and Duane, at home. Submitted by SirksDO@aol.com |
LAWRENCE - James O. Sirks, 85 Route
1, Lawrence died Tuesday morning at Bronson hospital, Kalamazoo.
Mr. Sirks was born September 4, 1889, in Roundhead, Ohio, son of William and Ellen [Mahan] Sirks. He was a former resident of the Lawrence area and was a retired farmer. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard [Helen] Reynnells of Lawrence with whom he had made his home, and Mrs. Edward [Audrey] Noel of Phoenix Ariz.; three sons, Carl of Chicago, Ill., James of Jackson and Duane of Phoenix; two brothers, Donald of Lakeview, Ohio, and Paul of Lima, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Staats and Mrs. Marie Kilgore, both of Lima; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. His wife, Sylvia, nee Heffner, and two sons, Dean and Robert, preceded him in death. Friends were received at the Sisson Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. today [Friday] with the Rev. Norman Crotser, pastor of the Lawrence United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence. Those who desire may memorial contributions to the Van Buren County unit of the American Cancer Society. Submitted by SirksDO@aol.com |
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. JAMES SIRKS:
LAWRENCE--Mrs. James [Sylvia Ann] Sirks, was buried in Hill cemetery, Lawrence, following funeral services Saturday afternoon at the Lawrence Methodist church, of which Mrs. Sirks was a member, The Rev. Edward Eidins officiated and Gold Star Mothers conducted rites. Mrs. Sirks died Wednesday; afternoon, Jan. 5 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Helen Reynnells. A native of Covert, Mrs. Sirks was the daughter of Julius and Sarah Heffner. She married James Sirks Sept. 4, 1915 at South Bend. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Reynnells and Mrs. Audrey Noel of Grand Rapids; three sons, Carl of Chicago, James W. of Jackson and Duane of California; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Williams of Sun City, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Englebert of Hot Springs, S.D. Mrs. Sirks was a member of the Gold Star Mothers of Battle Creek, the World War II Mothers of Battle Creek and the Lawrence American Legion Auxiliary. Submitted by SirksDO@aol.com |
1921 Van Buren Co.,MI Resident
(unknown
newspaper)
SMITH, Mrs. Edith M. (Perkins) Edith M.Perkins, daughter of William and Mary Perkins, was born in Breedsville, Van Buren Co.,MI, November 3,1869; died at her home in St.Joseph, MI, November 15, 1921 aged 52 years and 12 days. When about seven years of age she moved with her parents to South Haven, where they lived about two years, coming to Bloomingdale in September, 1878. Here she spent her girlhood, and secured her education. In 1892 she married William Skinner, to which union one daughter, Mrs.Frank M. Keeney, of Kalamazoo was born. In 1899 she was married to G.R.Smith and they made their home here until 1914, when they moved to Williamston where they remained until Mr.Smith's death in April 1920. To this union six children were born- Winifred,Harold,Dorothy, Donald, Floy and Katherine, all surviving except Donald, who died in early childhood. In November, 1920, the family moved to Lansing about two months ago when they went to St.Joseph to make their home. Before leaving Bloomingdale, Mrs. Smith accepted Jesus as her Savior, who was her help and comfort through her long and painful sickness. Only her abiding faith and trust in her Master sustained her. A little over a year ago she was stricken with that terrible disease, cancer, and for many months has been a great sufferer. Besides the children, she leaves a mother, Mrs.Mary Perkins, a brother, Roy D.Perkins, and a sister, Mrs. Ellis Simon, all of this place. Also five step-children, Ed Smith of St.Joseph; Fred Smith of Portland,Oregon; Chan.Smith of Litchfield, Neb; Mrs.Geo.Hoffman of St.Joseph, and George Smith of Yankton, S.Dak., besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted from the home of the mother and sister in this village Thursday afternoon, Rev. W.E. Swift assisted by Rev. Wm.Smith, officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery. Submitted by Denise Perkins Ready - Dperk2000@prodigy.net |
The true Notherner, Paw Paw, Michigan, Friday March 4, 1904, page 4 Mrs. Jennett Smith Death has claimed another of the pioneers, and Mrs. Edmund Smith was called to her reward last Thursday after-noon at 2 o'clock. The community which has known so long and favorably her and her late husband will miss her kindly presence and influence. Jennett Catherine Fowler was born in West Bloomfield, Ontario county, N. Y., September 22, 1817. Her parents were natives of Guilford, Conn. In 1840 she was united in marriage to Edmund Smith of East Lynne, Conn. Two years later they came to this region, where they resided until the time of their deaths, and with others brought culture, comfort and order out of the wildernessof the forest. Mrs. Smith was always a kind and friendly neighbor, and as a tireless worker has exhibited that heroic character that has made this country great. Childlike and gentle, constantly doing kindly deeds, she was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Always interested in church and church affairs, the Presbyterian church of Paw Paw has had many practical expressions of her interest. Avery faithful attendantat all servicess, even feeble years did not prevent her braving all sorth of weatherto be in her place. The funeral service, attended by a large number of friends, was held at her late residence last Sunday afternoon and was conducted by her minster, Rev. Chas. E. Huffer, assisted by Rev. H. W. Harvey. Submitted by Mike Fowler - wtgmike@aol.com |
Bangor Reflector - 11 Feb 1881
DIED -- Wm. Smith of West Bangor, Thursday Feb. 3, 1881 of consumption, aged 51 years, 7 months, 17 days. He leaves a wife and eight children. Four sons and four daughters, all grown. The funeral washeld in West Bangor, U. B. Church, on Sunday, Elder J. H. Reese officiating. Submitted by Joan Jaco - joanjaco@i2k.com |
Mrs. Jane A. Stoughton, daughter of Ashbel and Miranda Herron
of the second family of the pioneer settlers of the township of
Bloomingdale,
died at her residence two miles west of Gobleville on the 10th day of
December,
1906 of the effects or paralysis and old age. She was born in Oneida
County,
New York, April 26, 1833 and was the 4th daughters. A few days after
her
was three years old, he parents with five children, she being next to
the
youngest, left New york in a covered wagon, for Michigan, locating
nearly
two years at White Pigenon, St Joseph county. In March 1838 the family
took up their permanent abode a half mile west of Brandywine corners in
the township of Bloomingdale being the second family to locate in the
township,
then a dense wilderness, the first, by a few months being the Myers
family.
Thought never as strong as the rest of the children, she has lived to a
greater age than any other member of the family excepting her
mother.
In the year of 1861 she was married to Frederick F. Stoughton by whom
she
became the mother of 8 children. By the death of her husband she was
left a widow in 46th anniversary of her birth, April 26, 1879, She
leaves to mourn her death, five sons, Frank, Charles, Granson, Otis,
and
Alfred, and one daughter, Mrs. Edith Harvey and two brothers, Ashbel
Harrison
and John Wesley Herron.
Card of Thanks: It is with heartfelt gratitude that we return thanks to our many kind friends and neighbors for their tender words of love and sympathy, who have so kindly assisted us in the sickness, death and burial of our beloved mother and sister. Also to the Covey Hill Choir and Rev. Darling. Otis Stoughton and brothers J.W. Herron and Wife. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
Note: on the top of this clipping a partial headline
from the papers
reads WS. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER. I assume it is from the Gobleville news.
No Date or Paper Name FUNERAL OF MRS. ETTA STOUT Esteem of Friends Attested by Many Floral Offerings [From Wednesday's Daily.] The funeral services of the late Mrs. Etta Stout occurred from the home at 1026 First street Wednesday afternoon and were very largely attended by the friends of the deceased and family. From 2 to 4 o'clock there were many friends called to take a last look at the remains which lay in a handsome slate colored broadcloth casket. The services were very simple, being conducted by Rev C.A. Hemenway of the Portage street Baptist church and Rev. George D. Adams of the first Baptist church. The casket was laden and surrounded by many beautiful floral pieces from the family and friends. Among them were "Gates Ajar." from Lull & Skinner, where Mr. Stout is employed; a cluster of roses from the office force of the same firm; a cluster of roses from Kalamazoo tent No. 202 D. O. T. M. of which the deceased was a member; a cluster of roses from the pupils of room No. 5 of the Lovell street school in sympathy to their school mate, Miss Hazel, the little daughter of the deceased, and a similar piece from the High school pupils, for Miss Olive Fae, another daughter; a cluster of American beauties from the B.Y. P. U. of the Portage street Baptist church; carnations and ferns from the husband and children of the deceased; cluster of roses from the brothers and sisters, also offering from Alderman and Mrs. H.E. Congdon, Mr. and Mrs. Evans of this city, Mrs W. S. Crosby of Gobleville and many other friends. Friends here to attend the funeral were Mrs. E. A. Newcome, mother of the deceased; Mesdames Lowell and Bert Newcome, and Mrs. B. C. Stout, Mother of Mr. Stout, all of Bloomingdale. Other friends are expected this evening to accompany the remains to Gobleville Thursday morning where the funeral will occur in the Free Will Baptist church conducted by Rev. C. B. Hart of Fennville, who was a former pastor of Mrs. Stout when she resided in Gobleville. The interment will occur in the Robinson cemetery south of Gobleville. Submitted By Marlene Petty Polster - mars@mail.icongrp.com |
True Northerner
Jan 30, 1889 Ann Styles departed this life Jan 20, 1889 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Ira Flanders, at Paw Paw, aged 84 years, 6 months, 8 days. Deceased was the mother of 12 children 9 of whom are living. She has gone to her Savior, whom she loved. Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net |
The Decatur Republican
Wed. Feb 18, 1909 George W Styles
April 23, 1874 he and Adelphia Flanders were united in marriage. To this union were born five children. Two died in early childhood, the other three, Delton, Stanley, and Ethel, with their mother are left to mourn a devoted father and faithful husband. Since coming to Michigan in early life he has been a continual resident of Van Buren county with the exception of a year spent in New York. For years he had not been very stout, but he was always a hard worker. About two years ago he was compelled to abandon all work and since then his life has been a continuous suffering which terminated with his death Feb 10, 1909 at the age of 57 years, 8 months, and 28 days. He was a sincere Christian in whom there was no guile, a member of the Church of Christ of Paw Paw. The funeral was conducted by Elder JH Hammond at his request at his late home in Gobleville, Michigan. Interment took place in Cuddeback cemetery near his old home. (Also ran in Gobleville News Friday Feb 19, 1909) Submitted by Roxann Wilkinson - david.s.wilkinson@worldnet.att.net |