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Sept. 11, 1911, Owosso Paper
MITCHELL, Effie F.
Death of Effie F. Mitchell
Miss Effie F. Mitchell, aged 32, passed away after a lingering illness, at her mother's home, 809 North Water street, at 6:30 this morning.
Miss Mitchell was well known in this part of the county having lived here all her life. Besides her aged mother she leaves three sisters, Mrs. Della Newell and Mrs. Lena Sager of Owosso, and Mrs. Rose Bentley of Shiawassee township, and two brothers, Charles M. Mitchell, of Bennington, and Frank Mitchell of Owosso.
The funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home, Rev. J. S. Steininger officiating. Interment will be in Alton cemetery.
March 16, 1912, Owosso Paper
SAGER, Cornelia
Mrs. Cornelia Sager Dead
Octogenarian Had Resided in County Since 1859
Mrs. Cornelia Sager, aged 81 years, is dead at her home near Sagerville, seven miles south of the city, after an illness of only a week's duration. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, Rev. Kerry of Bennington, officiating. Burial will take place at the Alton cemetery.
Mrs. Sager was born in Petersboro, N.Y. and came to Michigan in 1859, settling in this county, where she had resided practically ever since. She lived on the farm on which she died, for 45 years. Surviving her are a husband. Charles W. Sager, and four children, as follows: Mrs.Wood of Perrington; Mrs. Emma McKenzie of Sagerville; Mrs. Hannah Newman of Chicago, and Earl Sager of Durand. The deceased was the last of a family of 15 children.
March 19 1912, Owosso Paper
MORRICE, Mich., March 19-- The funeral of Mrs. C.W. Sager was held Sunday at 1 o'clock from the home. The following were present to attend: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newman, and son Howard of Chicago; Miss Bessie Wood of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Sager of Toledo, O., Clara Stevens of Detroit; Thomas Wood and son Neil of Perrington; and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey McKenize of Durand.
Aug. 30, 1904, Owosso Paper
WILLIAMS, A. W.
A. W. Williams, aged 78 years, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Shadbelt, Pine street. He was a pioneer of Shiawassee county, and for half a century had lived in and near Owosso. The funeral was held today; interment in Alton cemetery the Grand River road.
March 8,1895, Owosso Paper
SUMMERS, Shannie
The funeral of Mrs. Shannie Summers, residing on North Hickory street will be held at Bennington school house No. 3, Sunday at 1 o'clock.
1987, Owosso Paper
DEAN, Lawrence
Age 74, of 807 W. Tyrrell Rd., Morrice died July 28, 1987.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at the Alton Cemetery. Visitation will be today until 8 p.m. at the residence of his daughter, Ruth Ann Latunski, 8400 S. Gale Rd., Morrice.
Arrangements by Nelson-House Funeral Homes, LaRowe Chapel, Perry.
1904, Owosso Paper
CRANE, Levica
February 15- Levica Crane age 54, buried in Alton Cemetery.
Oct. 11, 1906, Owosso Paper
CASTLE, Mrs. D.B.
Mrs. D.B. Castle died at midnight at her home in Antrim township. She leaves a husband and four children and was 38 years old. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday at 1 o'clock; interment in Alton cemetery.
Feb. 13 1908, Owosso Paper
MERRILL, Agnes L.
Agnes L. the five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Merrill of Sagerville, died yesterday morning at 10:30. The funeral will be held Friday at two p.m. Rev. Weaver, of Bennington officiating. Burial a Alton cemetery.
June 26 1909, Owosso Paper
SAWTELLS, Reuben
REUBEN SAWTELLS DEAD
Morrice Pioneer Passed Away Friday Night After Long Illness.
Morrice, June 26.- Reuben Sawtells, a retired farmer, prominent in the county, died Friday evening at his home here after a long and painful illness of heart trouble complicated with other ailments. He was 75 years old, a pioneer of Shiawassee county and a prominent Odd Fellow.
The funeral will be held from the late home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Wm. Benson officiating. Interment will be made in the Alton cemetery.
Nov. 29, 1910, Owosso Paper
BEARDSLEY, C.H.
The remains of C.H. Beardsley, a former Bennington township farmer, who died over a week ago at Bollister, Cal., arrived here this morning and were taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. G.S. Kinney, of Ridge street. The funeral will be held from there tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. C.H. Hanks officiating. Burial will take place in Alton cemetery.
1981, Owosso Paper
TOBIAS, Thomas Howard
Newborn son of Clifton L. and Shirley Y. ( Hinspeter) Tobias, of 317 E. First St., Perry passed away Saturday, September 5th, 1981. Funeral services will be held at Perry United Methodist Church, Tuesday at 3 p.m. Jeff Siker-Gieseler, Pastor will officiate with burial at Alton Cemetery.
1982, Argus-Press, Owosso Paper
BOOTH, Ida Mae
Age 73, of 6347 Morrice Rd., Owosso passed away Thursday night, April 22, 1982 at The Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness. No services were held, the body was cremated. Arrangements were handled by Nelson-House Funeral Homes, LaRowe Chapel, Perry.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
1988, Owosso Argus-Press
PASCO, Lynn William
Age 74, of 6500 S. M 52, Owosso (Bennington Township), died Friday, Sept. 2, 1988, at his residence.
A resident most of his life of the Perry area and never married, Mr. Pasco was a farmer.
Services for Mr. Pasco will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Nelson-House Funeral Homes LaRowe Chapel, Perry, with the Rev. Gerald Witte officiating. Burial will follow in Alton cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home Sunday and Monday, 1 to 9 p.m.
Feb. 13, 1908, Owosso Paper
STEWART, Mrs. John
The body of Mrs. John Stewart arrived here Tuesday and was interred in the Bennington cemetery.
Mrs. John Stewart, who several years ago lived south of the city, died recently in New York state and the remains were brought here Tuesday for interment, and buried in the Alton cemetery. Two sons, Gordon and Fred survive. They are in the west. Mrs. Stewart's husband died some time ago.
Feb. 14, 1908, Owosso Paper
VOSBURG, Cornelius
AT DAUGHTER'S HOME
Cornelius Vosburg Passed Away-- Many Years a Resident of Bennington.
Cornelius Vosburg, 70 years old, died last evening at 7:45 at the home of his daughter Mrs. G.M. Hartwell, 409 Saginaw street. He had been suffering from stomach trouble for some time.
Mr. Vosburg had been a resident of Bennington township for a great many years, coming to Owosso recently to make with his daughter.
Besides his wife, he leaves three children, Mrs. Eva Hartwell, of this city, Mrs. Chas. Robinson, of Morrice. three brothers and three sisters, living in Pennsylvania and New York also survive.
The funeral will be held Sunday at one o'clock from the Pittsburg church, Rev. Weaver officiating. Burial in Alton Cemetery.
Feb 18, 1908,
Obituary
Cornelius Vosburg aged 70 years and 18 days was born in Clyde, Wayne Co., N.Y., January 26th, 1838. He died in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Mich., February 13th, 1908. On the 26th of March 1861 he was united in marriage to Paulina Lewis. In the spring of 1881 they with their family of three children came west and took up their residence in the township of Bennington this state, where they have since resided, with the exception of about 2 months during his last sickness, which he spent in the home of his oldest daughter, Mrs. G.M. Hartwell in Owosso.
He leaves, besides his wife, three children, Mrs. G.M. Hartwell, a son Fred of Battle Creek, and Mrs. C.O. Robinson of Morrice; also five grandchildren.
For the beautiful gifts of flowers and all the kindly assistance of friends during the long illness, and at the burial our husband and father, we can but offer our feeble thanks, and while standing beneath the shadow of newly made grave we say to all God bless you.
Mrs. Paulina Vosburg, And Children
Feb 9 1901, Owosso Paper
HOUSE, Mrs. Mary A.
An Old Resident Gone
Mrs. Mary A. House, an old resident of Shiawassee, died in Stanton, at the home of her son Henry House last night, Feb. 8. The deceased was mother of Mrs. C.A. Bigelow, of Corunna, and a sister of Samuel House, of this city, and the late Jabez House, of Bennington. Mrs. House would have been 80 years of age next month. She has been failing in health for some time, but was only confined to her bed a few days. Mrs. House has been a member of the Methodist church many years. The Funeral services, will be held from the home of Mrs. Jabez House, Bennington, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Feb. 6, 1908, Owosso Paper
CHAFFIN, Mrs. Cornelia
Cancer caused the death at her home in Morrice yesterday, of Mr. Cornelia Chaffin, aged 76. The funeral will be held from the Morrice M.E. Church, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Martin and Rev. Benson both of Morrice officiating. Interment will take place in the Alton cemetery.
Age 85, of 219 N. Park St., Owosso died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1984 at The Memorial Hospital, Owosso.
A funeral mass will be held for the family and friends of Tony on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Alton Cemetery with Fr. Robert D. Kolenski officiating. The body will rest at Nelson-House Funeral Homes, Knapp & Smith Chapel after 4 p.m. today. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. this evening.
Mr. Mrkva was born Jan. 30,1899 in Czechoslovakia. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and worked production at Dodge Main in Detroit.
Survivors include 2 brothers, Frank in Chicago, and Cyril of Czechoslovakia; also many nieces and nephews.
1986, Owosso Argus Press
MERRILL, Betty Jean
Age 61, of 909 E. King St., Owosso, died Thursday, July 3, 1986, at 9:46 a.m. at home.
Mrs. Merrill had been a bookkeeper at The Book Review in Owosso and at Storrer's Clothing.
Services for Mrs. Merrill will be held at Nelson-House Funeral Homes Knapp & Smith Chapel, Owosso, Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Joan E. Jacobson of Owosso's First Congregational Church officiating. Burial will follow in Alton Cemetery. The body rests in the Chapel where it will lie in state today 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Mrs. Merrill was born in St. Johns Oct. 25, 1924, the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Casper) Kentfield. She attended schools in St. Johns and Owosso and graduated from Owosso High School.
She and Robert J. Merrill Sr., were married Aug. 9, 1947, in the First Congregational Church, Owosso.
Mrs. Merrill is survived by her husband; two daughters, Sharon Ruth Corner and Mary Ann Johnson, both of Owosso; a son, Robert J. Merrill Jr., of Seattle, Wash.; three grandchildren, Kelli and Brandi Corner and Robert J. Merrill III; four sisters; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister and two brothers.
Dec. 20, 1913, Owosso Paper
CROMIES, Arthur
JAMMED AGAINST SIDE OF STALL BY HORSE
Arthur Cromie Shiawassee Township Farmer, Dies of Injuries.
Arthur Cromie, for 30 years a resident of Shiawassee township, died Friday evening at 6:45 as the result of injuries recently suffered when he was jammed against the side of a stall he had entered, by a horse. Injuries to his spinal cord caused two subsequent strokes of paralysis. Mr. Cromie was 52 years old. He came to this county from Macomb about 30 years ago. Surviving are four brothers, William and James of Shiawassee; David, of Owosso; Robert of Macomb, and two sisters, Elizabeth of Shiawassee and Mrs. Richard Glendenning, of Grand Ledge. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Owosso Argus Press 1984
Cheryl Lynn MARKVA
Age 16, of 402 Huggins St., Owosso, died Monday at The Memorial Hospital as a result of a vehicle pedestrian accident.
Cheryl, a junior at O.H.S., was involved in track, cross-country, the school paper, and lettered as a sophomore.
Funeral services will be held at Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Alton Cemetery. Pastor Andy McNees will officiate. Visitation will begin Tuesday evening.
Cheryl was born in Owosso, Dec. 18, 1867, the daugher of Frank J. and Patricia ( Reeves) Markva. She lived all her life here and was a member of the Owosso Church of Christ.
Survivors include her mother, Patty Moorehead of Owosso: her father, Frank of Lennon; a brother, Frank Joseph of Haslett; 2 sisters, Heidi Markva and Patty Moorehead, both at home; grandparents, Edna Mae Reeves of Owosso, Charles and Cora Hudecek of Owosso.
The Owosso Argus Press 1987
Norman J. O'BRIEN
Age 78, of 7326 S. M 52, died Saturday evening, Dec 26, 1987, at The Memorial Hospital, Owosso.
Mr. O'Brien was a tool and die maker at Oldsmobile in Lansing.
Services will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Father Robert D. Kolenski officiating with burial following in the Alton Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family to be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit.
Mr. O'Brien was born in Traverse Cuty, Mich. on April 24, 1909, the son of John and Ella (Harwood) O'Brien. He and Frances Merrill were married in South Bend, Ind. on October 21, 1930. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He also belonged to the Owosso Knights of Columbus #1139 and Lansing Lodge BPOE.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Mary) Davis of Owosso; one granddaughter, Amy Jo; two step grand children, Aaron and Brooke; and one sister, Marie Cronin of Arizona. He was predeceased by one son and his parents.
Owosso Argus-Press, 1985
Age 57, of 1979 W. Grand River Rd., Owosso passed away Monday at The Memorial Hospital as a result of an auto accident at Morrice and Bennington Roads.
Services will be held at Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Thurday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Alton cemetery. Rev. Marion Ellis will officiate.
Mrs. Wiesenborn was born in Flint, Sept. 7, 1927, the daughter of Earl and Anna (Hawes) Fournie. She graduated from Morrice High School, and attended Detroit Art School, residing here most of her life. She and Henry P. Wiesenborn were married Sept. 2, 1950, in Owosso. He died in 1971.
Mrs. Wiesenborn worked at the Kmart Service Desk.
Survivors include two sons; Bruce and Sheryl Wiesenborn of Morrice; Larry and Merry Wiesenborn of Morrice; two dughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Cynthia) Conrad of Owosso, Mrs. Richard (Roberta) Brandt of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; also her mother at Pleasant View.
Owosso Argus-Press, 1985
Roberta Jeanette WHITE
Age 47 of 7175 S. Delaney Rd., Owosso passed away Monday afternoon at The Memorial Hospital as a result of an auto accident.
Services will be held at Jennings-Lyons Chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. Marion Ellis will officiate.
Mrw White was born in Flint, April 5, 1938, the daughter of Earl and Anna (Hawes) Fournie. She graduated from Morrice High School and Central Michigan University. She had resided here all her life. She and Murrell E. White were married in Birch Run, July 6, 1962. She belonged to the M.E.A. amd was a former member of the Owosso, Zonta Club. She worked for 6 years at Consumers Power and taught seventh and eighth grade science and biology at Morrice.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter Tracey White at home; a niece and three nephews raised by Roberta and Murrell; Karen of Charlotte, David Eberhart of Laingsburg, Ricky Eberhart of Perry; and Kevin Eberhart of Lanigsburg; also her mother at Pleasant View.
Owosso Argus Press 1981
Erma F. SMITH
Age 90, of 736 Elmwood, Owosso passed away Monday, May 25th, 1981 at The Memorial Hospital. She had been ill for one week. Funeral services will be held at Jennings-Lyons Chapel on Friday at 10 a.m. The Reverend Marion F. Ellis will Officiate. Burial will be in Alton Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born in Bridgewater Township, Ohio on January 13 th, 1891 the daughter of Jackson A. and Leah A. (Miller) Roush. She resided in this community since 1947. She and Harry E. Smith were married in Byran, Ohio on January 28, 1913. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker.
Survivors include 7 grandchildren; a sister Grace Sheely of W. Palm Beach, Florida.
Argus-Press 1982
Lucinda (BUCK) DECKER
Age 96, 131 W. Second St., Perry passed away Monday, January 18, 1982 at the Provential House White Hills, Lansing after a 3 month illness. Funeral services will be held at Nelson-House Funeral Homes, LaRowe Chapel, Perry, Thursday at 1 p.m. The Reverend George Harris will officiate with burial in Alton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 9 to 9 p.m.
Mrs Decker was born in White Oak Township, Livingston County, November 1, 1885, the daughter of Miles and Annie (Johnson) Bentley. She had resided in Shiawassee County for 90 years. She and John Buck were married in 1905; He died March 31, 1936. Then she married Earl Decker in 1940; He died in 1952. Mrs. Decker was a homemaker.
Surviving include a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Castillo of Lansing; 2 sons, Russell Buck of Perry and Carl Buck of rural Owosso; 7 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 2 sister, Mrs. Alma Armstrong of Lansing and Mrs. Grace Beebe of Clare. Mrs. Decker was predeceased by a brother and 5 sisters.
July 9, 1897
In Memoriam
Jabez T. HOUSE was born in Herkimer county, N.Y. Jan 21, 1817. He left his earthly home for heaven, where he so longed to go and be at rest, on the early morning of June 14, 1897, at the age of 80 years, 4 months and 24 days.
In the year 1838 he came to Plymouth, Michigan. On November 3, 1841, he was married to Miss Lydia Gorton. They lived in Wayne and Washtenaw counties for 24 years, and on New Year's day, 1862, he with his wife and seven children, removed to his farm in Bennington, where he remained until his death, The deceased was born of christian parents, and at the early age of 14 years he gave himself to God, and at 17 years he joined the M.E. church where he remained a faithful member until he severed his connection with the church militant to join the triumphant. He was sick but a short time, and although not in pain, he suffered intense agony, caused by heart failure. When rational he was patient in suffering, also cheerful and hopeful to the last. He was deeply interested in religious and also in temperance work. His church pew was never unoccupied when he was able to be present, and in his younger years would walk miles after a hard day's work to attend religious services, although his strength failed him, the love for his Master never wavered.
During his short illness his voice was heard many times in prayer and supplication for the unsaved, and also that Christian ,men might be led to where they stood in the great question of temperance, which he believed to one of the worst evils of the land.
He was a successful farmer, a good citizen and neighbor, a kind husband, a loving and indulgent father. He leaves a wife, one son, and three daughters, to mourn his loss. Four sons and one daughter preceeded him to the better land. He will be greatly missed by his neighbors and friends, and especially by the immediate family, and by the brother and sister, nephews and nieces, all of whom found in him a firm friend and cousellor.
Although our hearts are saddened by the separation, we realizse that our loss is his gain, and we have his earnest, Christian life for a reminder that if we are faithful to the last, we too shall receive a crown of life and meet our loved one where parting in unknown.
June 14, 1897
Jabrez HOUSE, of Bennington, died this morning at 5:45 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks, at the age of 81 years. Mr. House had been a resident of the county more than thirty years. He leaves a wife, son and three daughter. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
March 5, 1906
Was 91 Years Old
Mrs. Emeline LOOMIS, who died yesterday, was one of the oldest People of the county.
Ms. Emeline T. Loomis died Sunday at 3 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. Whiting, seven miles south of this city with whom she had made her home for the past two years. Had she lived until the end of April she would have been 91 years of age.
She been suffering for several years with a cancer and for the past few weeks her strength had been failing rapidly and on last Tuesday evening while attempting to walk across her room she fell, breaking her hip, from which she suffered greatly until she passed away.
Mrs. Loomis was the mother of eleven children, six of whom survive her-L.W. Loomis and Mrs. Geo. Parks of Cuyaboga Falls, Ohio; Mrs. Herbert Dennis, of Detroit; A.F. Loomis and Mrs. Mary Austin, of this city and Mrs. Whiting with whom she was living.
Mrs. Loomis came from New York state with her husband and family on 1866 and settled on a farm south of this city where she lived until the dath of her hysband about 16 years ago after which she came to Owosso and lived with her daughter, Mrs. Austin. Early in life she embraced the christian religiion and united with the Methodist Church, and during all the many years of her life, she lived an exceedingly patient and devoted christian life. When she came to Owosso to reside she united with the First M.E. church here, where she retained her membership until the time of her death, although for a number of years she was unable to attend church. Mrs. Loomis was thoroughtly devoted to her large family and cared for them all until they grown up.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. A.B. Leonard will be held on Wednesday, March 7th at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. Whiting. Interment in the Alton Cemetery.
Owosso Argus-Press 1994
Lester Eugene SANDERS
Age 80, of Owosso died Wednesday, April 6, 1994, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.
Mr. Sanders owned and operated Sanders and Spencer Mobil Service, Owosso from 1957-1974, retiring in 1975.
Services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at the Nelson-House Funeral Homes, Owosso. The Rev David Weitz will officiate with burial in Alton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today until 9 p.m. with the family receiving friends 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Sanders was born in Ashley, Mich. on Dec. 17, 1913, the son of Lee and Belle (Edwards) Sanders. He had resided most of his life in Owosso.
On June 30, 1940, he and Lillian Ostrander were married in Owosso. She died in 1979.
Mr. Sanders was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Owosso V.F.W.
Survivors include: his mother-in-law, Mrs. Dora Crofts of Owosso; one daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Darlene) Mrkva of Perry; two sons, David (Ruthann) Sanders and Rick (Vickie) Sander all of Owosso; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Violet Austin of Durnad, Mrs. Mildred Woodworth of Charlotte, Mrs. Opal Nicholson of Ruskin, Fla; many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sanders was predeceased by his parents, a brother Clarence, a sister Sylvia Ostrander and two special brothers-in-law James Nicholson and Don Woodworth.
Oct. 5, 1900
In Memoriam
On Wednesday, the 26th day of Sept, at nine o'clock a.m., Mary J. BACON died at her home in Hartwellville like one going into sweet sleep, in the 58th year of her age. She leaves a husband, one son, five brothers and one sister besides other more distant relatives, in connection with many dear friends and neighbors to mourn her loss.
About two years ago disease began slowly but surely to do its fell work of death. On the 26th day of August she was stricken down; a physician was summoned who pronounced her trouble a comphented disease of liver and heart. She bore four weeks of intense sufferings with great patience and without a murmur more
to say, "Oh, Dennis! On dear, dear: What shall I do, I am growing worse all the time?" when the kind messenger of death came as a harbinger of peace.
She was born in the city of Detroit, November 20, 1842. At the age of eleven years her parents purchased a farm in the township of Shelby, Macomb county, in what was then known as the Ewell settlement. When about eighteen years of age she formed the acquaintance of Harlow H. Hartwell, of Hartwellville, Shiawassee county, to whom she was married Jan. 1, 1862, To them was born one child, George M. Hartwell, who is living on the old homestead at Hartwellville. Mr. Hartwell died in 1886 and after four years of widowhood she united in marriage with Dennis B. Bacon, of Disco, Macomb county.
She was a member of the Congregational church at Disco, ever living a consisent christian up to the time of her death. She was beloved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed in the community where she lived.
The funeral services were held at the home on Sunday Sept. 30th at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Wilson of Morrice officiating, after which the remians were deposited in the Alton Cemetery.
Aug 30, 1979
Lillian M. SANDERS
Lillian Mae Sanders, 57, of 608 Byerly Ave., died early Wednesday morning at her home. Death was attributed to a stroke.
Mrs. Sanders, who had resided all of her life in Owosso, had been ill for 26 years.
The funeral will be held at Jennings-Lyons Chapel Friday at 2;30 p.m., with Pastor Andy McNees officiating. Burial is to be in Alton Cemetery.
The body rest at the funeral chapel.
Mrs. Sanders was born in Owosso April 7, 1922 to David and Dora (Culver) Ostrander. She attended the Owosso schools anbd was married her June 30, 1940 to Lester E. Sanders. She was a member of the Owosso Church of Christ.
Surviving are; Her hysband; one daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Darlene) Markva of Owosso; two sons, David Lee Sanders of Owosso and Richard L. Sanders of Durand; her Mother, Mrs. Dora Croft of Owosso; one brother, Charles Ostrander of Owosso; two sister, Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Burn and Mrs. Joann Barnes, both of Buena Park, Calif and four grandchildren.
July 27, 1900
Death of Morrice MARSH
Friday, July 20, at 10 o'clock a.m. occurred the funeral of Morrice March, who died Wednesday evening of heart trouble, from which he had for many months been a great but patient sufferer. The service was held from his home known as the old Marsh farm on the town line between Bennington and Perry. He and his brother Richard were better known as the Marsh brothers, as they had lived and worked together many years. They raised much blooded stock.
His two sisters, Mrs. Stedman and Mrs. Lockwood have lived on the farm with. The three sisters, Mrs. Stedman, Mrs. Wilder and Mrs. Lockwood and brother Richard Marsh survive him. He was an uncle of Mrs. C.F. Parker of Pine street.
He was honored and loved by all who knew him and will not soon be forgotten. The Masonic order had charge of the service at the cemetery.
Jan. 31, 1912
Fall Hasten Death of Mrs. Carrie PUNCHES
Mrs. Carrie Punches, widow of the late John Punches, died at the home of Clayton Thomas, south of this city about 9 o'clock last night. Mrs. Punches death is due indirectly to a fall sustained December 21, in front of the Elks Temple whle goi8ng down town to buy Christmas presents. Her hip was broken and she had failed rapidly since that time. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Punches was born in New York and had lived in Owosso and vicinity for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Congregational church. One sister, Mrs. James Tozer of Naples, N.Y. is the only close relative survuvuing her.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the Thomas home, Rev. C.H. Hanks, officiating. Burial will take place at the Alton cemetery.
Native Son Makes Final Journey Home after 48 Years
Phillip Sherman MERRILL Jr.
Age 71, will be buried Manday, June 12, 1995 on what would have been his 72nd birthday at the Alton Cemetery in Benninton Township, nearby his boyhood home of the 1920s and 1930s on what was then the Merrill family farm owned by his uncle, Charles Craeger Merrill, who died in 1960.
He died May 19, 1995, in Louisville, Ky., and was cremated the next day, following a valiant two-and-a-half year recovery from an aneurysm he suffered Jan. 13, 1993. His only child, Bonnie Jean Merrill Nuss, is bringing his remains to Owosso from her home in Austin, Texas, per his wishes and prearrangement, to be buried in the family cemetery outside Owosso.
"Dad spent most of his life in two other states--Kentucky and California-- but his heart was always in Michigan; He was a staunch Michigander. He was so proud of his rooots in his natiuve state and especially here in Owosso," says Nuss, 41, who notes that her parents were married Nov 25, 1944, in Austin, where she has lived for the past 12 years. "The interesting thing about that is that Dad and Mom got married while he was stationed in Austin for only 6 months--at Camp Swift in Bastrop, which is a small town 20 miles outside Austin."
Phillip Merrill Jr. was born June 12, 1923, at Memorial Hospital in Owosso. He graduated from Morrice High School on his birthday in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Army the following year. He rose to the rank of technical sergeant and was a welding instructor. He met his future wife, Clarine Louise Eckmann, while he was stationed in Ft. Know, Ky. , near Louisville, where Eckmann was from. After they were married in 1944, Merrill was stationed in St. Dizier, France, until his honorable discharge from the Army in April, 1946.
The couple lived for a year in Jackson and Owosso before relocating to Louisville in 1947. Merrill received an associate's degree in professional accountancy from Spencerian Business College in Louisville and joined the credit department of Standard Oil Company in 1951. He attended the evening program at Indiana University's extension campus in Jeffersonville, Ind. for several years, acquiring about 30 hours of credit towards a bachelor's degree in business administration.
In 1978, Merrill was transferred to the worldwide accounting headquarters for then Chevron USA in Concord, Calif., where he worked until his retirement in 1985. He returned to Louisville, where he remained until his death,
He was a member of VFW Post #1170 in St. Matthews and Middleton, Ky. for most of his adult life.
Owosso Argus-Press 1990
Kenneth C. PEARL
Age 62, of 6554 Bear Lake Drive, Lake, Mich. died Tuesday, April 10, 1990 at Clare Community Hospital, Clare.
Mr. Pearl was a painter and worked for Oldsmobile Division, GMC, Lansing.
Services will be held at the Nelson-House Funeral Homes, LaRowe Chapel, Perry on Thursday at 1 p.m. Pastor John Schleicher will officiate with burial in Alton Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel today 2 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted by the Perry V.F.W. 4063.
Mr. Pearl was born in Middlton, Mich. on Sept. 20, 1927, the sone of Lester and Reha (Creaser) Pearl. He attended Morrice Public Schools and had resided most of his life in the Owosso Area. On Aug. 11, 1948, he and Janet Righter were married ; she died in December of 1978. Then he married Vivian DeWitt on Jan. 6, 1979 in Rochester, Mich. Mr. Pearl was a member of the Living Hope Lutheran Church, Clara, Mich.; Farwell V.F.W. Post 3039; and the Clare County Alzheimer's Support Group. He served in the U.S. Army, 1945-1947.
Survivors include: his wife, Vivian Pearl; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Krista) Beauregard of Elmira, Mich., Mrs. Ronald (Lisa) DeFrenn of Owosso; his mother, Mrs. Reha Holland of Owosso; her father and stepmother, Lester and Johanna Pearl of St. Johns; Stepchildren, Mrs. Michael (Joyce) Barney of Cadillac, Mrs. Lonnie (Kathy)Rock of Royal Oak, Raymond Probyn of Warren; three sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Wanda) Meyers of Crystal, Mich., Mrs. Dewey (Arlene) Passmore of Grass Valley, Calif., Mrs. William (Lavonne) Lambart of Owosso; seven grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Mr. Pearl was predeceased by one son, Kevin Pearl, in 1973.
Memorials are suggested to the Living Hope Lutheran Church Building fund, Clare, Mich.
Owosso Argus-Press 1991
Grace TITSWORTH
Age 93, of Owosso and fomerly of Goodrich died Tuesday, July 23, 1991, at the Durand Convalescent Center, Durand.
Mrs. Titsworth was a school teacher, retiring from Ortonville School System in 1958, after having taught 25 years in Ingham, Genesee and Oakland Counties.
Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. from the First Free Methodist Church, Owosso. The Rev. Ross Wilder will officiate with burial in Alton Cemetery, Bennington Township. Friends may call at the Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso today and Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. with the family present 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. both days.
Mrs. Titsworth was born in West Branch, Mich. on May 22, 1898 the daughter of John T. and Emily (Baker) Thompson. She was a graduate of Leslie High School, Class of 1916 and from central Michigan College 1953, earning a BA in education.
She had lived in Pontiac and Goodrich and then moved to Owosso in 1961.
On June 5, 1933, she and Rolland J. Titsworth were married in Pontiac. He died in 1969.
Mrs. Titsworth was a member of the First Free Methodist Church, Owosso, a former member of the Santa Barbara First Free Methodist Church and was appointed as a life-time deaconess while she resided in Santa Barbara , Calif. She was also a member of the Shiawassee County Chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. American Association of Retired Persons, Farm Bureau and King's Daughters of Bennington township. She had for many years supported the Family of Wayne and Sally Dye as missiionaries for Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Survivors include; one daughter and her husband, Kenneth and Louise Somerlot of Owosso; three granddaughters and husbands, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond DeVito (Mary Lynn Somerlot) of Palatine, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Curtis (Joyce Somerlot) of Haslett. Mr. and Mrs Joseph Wray (Leslie Whiting) of Vancouver, Wash.; one grandson, Carl A. Whiting of Evanston, Ill.; eight grezt-grandchildren, Jeremy Curtis, Christanya Curtis, Christopher DeVito, Andrew DeVito, Rosemany DeVito, Mark Wray, Elizabeth Wray, and Joshus Wray.
Mrs. Titsworth was predeceased by one daughter, Mrs. Janice Whiting in 1979, four sisters and six brothers.
Memorials are suggested to the Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif. 92647.
Owosso Argus-Press 1990
Keith L. HOLLEY
Age 54, of 7008 S. M 52, Owosso died Friday morning, Nov. 16, 1990 at The Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Holly owned and operated Puttsburg Grocery.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday from the Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. Pastor Donald Woolum will officiate with burial in Alton Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel today and Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr Holley was born in Lansing, Mich. on March 23, 1939, the son of Ernest K. and Olive E. (Carpenter) Holley. He graduated from St. Johns High school and had resided the past 13 years in this area. On June 28, 1958, he and Ruth Ann Frisbie were united in marriage in Lansing. He attended the Pittsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: his wife; four daughters, Debbie Holley of Lansing, Betty Jo Holley of Lansing, Jo Ellen Holley of Owosso, Alecia Holley of Owosso; two sons, Ernest Holley of Owosso, Ted Holley of Lansing; his mother and stepfather, Evelyn and Lyle Voorhies; mother-in-law, Ella Harris; one grandchild , Camelia Holley; a brother, Joseph Neil Holley of Lansing; two sister, Carolyn Fowler of DeWitt and Evelyn Ostrom of Lansing.
Memorials are suggested to Children's Village or United Methodist Home.
The Argus-Press,Dec. 17, 1993
Lawrence A. HILLIKER
Age 78, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1993, at his home.
Services will be at Nelson-House Funeral Home, Perry on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. with burial in Alton Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family present from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. till time of funeral.
Owosso Argus-Press 1990
Howard Michael RYAN
Age 87, of 1105 W. Grand River Rd., Owosso, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1990, at The Memorial Hospital, Owosso.
Services will be held at Nelson-House Funeral Homes, LaRowe Chapel, Perry, Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Charles Bamberger will officiate. Burial will be in Alton Cemetery. Visitation will be at the chapel today 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. ti 9 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr Ryan was born in Mount Pleasant, June 18, 1902, the son of Michael and Ida (Moore) Ryan. He attended Mount Pleasant schools and resided most of his life in Bennington Township. He and Maxine Burcroff were married in Lansing, May 23 1925.
A farmer, he was a former member of the Farm Bureau and National Farm Organization.
Survivors include: four daughters, Mrs. George (Mary Elizabeth) Schafer of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; Mrs. Wayland (Evelyn) VanKirk of Lansing, Mrs. Vincent (Ruth) Stapley of Clark Lake, Mrs. Lenny (Ann Maree) Livermore of Lincoln Park; three sons, Michael (Beverly) Ryan of Bennington, Ralph (Mary) Ryan of Morrice, and Charles (Valerie) Ryan of Williamston; 34 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister and seven brothers.
Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association.
Owosso Argus -Press 1985
Earl G. COOK
Age 82, of 1410 E. Hibbard Rd., Owosso, died Monday evening, Dec. 30, 1985 in The Memorial Hospital, Owosso.
Mr. Cook had been yard forman at Sturtevant & Blood Co, a lumber and Harware firm in Owosso.
Services for Mr. Cook will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Jennings-Lyons Chapel with the Rev. James E. Bolin, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in Alton cemetery. The body will rest at Jennings-Lyons Chapel 7 to 9 p.m. today and all day Wednesday.
Mr. Cook was born in Owosso April 28, 1903, the son of Robert and Ella Cook. He attended schools in Owosso and lived all his like in the Owosso Area.
He and Henietta Marie Hutchings were married Oct. 27, 1928.
Mr. Cook is survived by his wife; a son, Gordon, of Corunna; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Alice) Jubb of Addison, Ill., and Donna M. Canze of Owosso; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Opal) Ursuy and Mrs. George (Lucille) Ursuy, both of Saginaw; and a brother, Lawrence Cook , also of Saginaw.
The Owosso Argus-Press 1983
James A. NICHOLSON
Age 64, of 1445 S. M 52, Apartment 7, died this morning, Nov. 19, 1983, at his residence.
The funeral will be held from the First Church of God on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Edward C. Schweikert officiating. Burial is to be in Alton Cemetery.
The body will rest at Jennings-Lyons Chapel until one hour before the service, then be moved to the church.
Mr. Nicholson was born in Howell, Aug. 6, 1919, the son of Adna K. and Ina J. (Coffey) Nicholson . He attended the Cohoctah schools and graduated from Howell High School.
He moved to Owosso, from Howell, in 1946.
Mr. Nicholson and Opal E. Sanders were married Feb. 24, 1941 in Byron.
A World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Nicholson was a employed as a mechanic with Hagan & Wood and Aldermans, Inc. of Lennon. He was a member of the First Church of God.
Surviving are: His wife; one son James of Owosso; two daughters, Donna Nicholson of Owosso and Mrs. Ronald (Diana) Somers of McLoud, Okla.; five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Olin (Margaret) Miller of Howell.
Mr. Nicholson's family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or the church.
The Owosso Argus-Press 1996
Clare L. PASCO
Age 83, of Owosso, died Sunday, May 19, 1996, at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso.
Mr. Passco worked for 15 years at Michigan State University in the printing dept.
Services will be held at Jennings-Lyons Funeral Chapel, Owosso, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Pastors John Miller and Randy Terrill will officiate with burial in Alton Cemetery. Visitation will be today 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Pasco was born in Bennington Township, Mich. January 31, 1913, the son of Frank and Bertha (Horn) Pasco. He was a graduate of Perry High School and had resided all his life in Owosso. He and Wilma V. Cleveland were married October 25, 1942 in Clare, Mich.
He was amember of First Church of God and loved woodworking.
Survivors include; wife, Wilma Pasco; daughter, Josephine and Max J. Meluck of Clare; grandchildren, Joshua, Dawn and Danny; two nieces and two nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers Ray and Dale Pasco.
Feb. 24, 1904
She was a Pioneer
Mrs. Amanda O. BUGBEE, who died at her home in Corunna February 15th had reached her 85 th year. She was born in Cayuiga county, New York, March 18th, 1819. She came with her father's family to Shiawassee county in 1838. In the year 1840 she was united in marriage to Harrison S. Bugbee. From this union thhere were six children. Four are left to mourn her loss. She with her husband settled on a farm in Bennington township which was then an unbroken wilderness and made for themselves at home. In 1893 her husband was removed by death, she continued to live in the old homestead with her daughter, Mrs. Emma Goble until two years ago when she removed to this city.
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We desire to express our hearty thanks to all those who so kindly assisted us on the occasion of our sad bereavement. We wish also to thank the singers for the apprepriate music they furnished.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Jobes
Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Bugbee
Mrs. Emma Goble
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher
The Owosso Argus-Press October 2, 1958
CASTLE Services to be Saturday
Service for Norman P. Castle, the victim of an auto accident near Lawrenceville, Ill, Tuesday will be at 1:30p.m. Saturday at Jennings-Lyons Chapel.
Mr. Castle 27 of 410 1/2 N. Chestnut St. died in Lawrence County Memorial Hospital 30 minutes after the crash. Castle and others were in route to Texas to pick cotton.
The Rev. W. D. Davis will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Alton Cemetery, Bennington Township.
Mr. Castle was born in Owosso, Feb 28, 1931, the son of Edward and Lizzie Castle. He attended Corunna, Tyrrell, Morgan, Perry, Clark and Oakley Schools before serving in the Korean War. He Lived in Owosso since 1949.
On Nov. 2, 1852 Mr. Castle married Elodia Hernenders in Hebbronville, Texas.
A construction worker, Mr. Castle also had worked at the Mitchell-Bentley plant.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Gloria; two sons, Norman Edward and Tony David; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Castle; two brothers Herbert and James Castle, of Owosso, and three sisters, Lillian Castle of Frankenmuth, Mrs. Charles Hale of Williston, Fla., and Ethel Castle of Lapeer.
The Argus Press Apr 2,1990
Joseph H. MRKVA
Age 69, of 4800 W. Britton Rd., Perry, passed away Saturday, March 31, 1990 at his residence.
Services will be held at Nelson-House Funeral Homes, Knapp & Smith Chapel, Owosso, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Deacon Ken Coughlin will officiate with burial to be in Alton Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel with the family receiving friends 7 to 9 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Mr. Mrkva was born in Owosso Jan 31, 1921, the son of Frank and Rosie (Svada) Mrkva. He attended schools in the Owosso area.
Mr. Mrkva was a charter member of the Frankford area Eagles, member of Seafarers International Union, Brotherhood of the Sea.
He was a U.S. Merchant Seaman retiring in 1982.
Survivors include: three sisters Mrs. Mary Hornacet of Illinois, Mrs Joe (Lena) Brustik of Flint and Mrs. Anthony (Ann) Sovis of Swartz Creek; Many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great nephews; and great-great grandnieces and great-great grandnewphews . He was predeceased by a brother Frank in 1979.
Owosso Argus-Press February 13, 1959
Accidental
Sleeping Capsules Kill Baby
Corner William Scarlett reported today that the death of the 10 month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert CASTLE , 980 South Chestnut St., yesterday was due to an accidental swallowing of several sleep inducing capules.
Brenda Sue Castle 10 months died about 5:45 p.m. in her crib. She was the only child of the Castles, who moved here from Florida nine months ago.
Mrs. Castle told the coroner she had bought the non-narcodic sleeping capules named Dormin Wednesday and had taken two or three of them that day. She said she couldn't remember where she placed the bottle.
Yesterday afternoon, she said she put the baby in her crib for a nap. She went out in the back yard, she said, to get her husband for dinner at 5 p.m. She told Scarlett she stayed out there a while to help her husband and came in to find the baby dead.
An autopsy was perfomed by Dr. Charles Black state pathologist, who told Scarlett the death was caused by the sleeping capsules.
About 30 capules were missing from the empty bottle found near some toys near the crib.
The Castle's called a doctor, who called Scarletts to provide oxygen. Oxygen was administerd for a considerable time but to no avail.
Services will be held Saturday afternoon at Scarletts Funeraql Home with the Rev. R.L. Berthume officiating. Burial will be in Alton Cemetery.
The infant, born in Williston, Fla., April 4, 1958, is survived by her parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Castle of Owosso, Mrs. Stella Gathschalk of Stanish, and Mr. Gathschalk of Monroe.
Nov 18, 1898
Almira, wife of Hiram GOLF of Bennington township, died of Heart failure, last night, Funeral Sunday afternoon at Pittsburg church.
July 29, 1901
Mrs. Elizabeth LEWIS died Monday morning July 29th, 1901, aged 83 years 8 months and 12 days. Mrs. Lewis was born in Seneca county, N.Y., Nov. 17, 1817.
December 6th 1866 she and her husband, Henry Lewis, who departed this life April 14th, 1889, moved to Michigan accompanied by their five children, three sons and two daughters, who remain and will miss a mother who needed and received such tender watchfull care from their ever ready and willing hands.
The funeral was held from the Pittsburg church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, by Elder Wilson of Bennington, and burial in the Alton cemetery.
July 16, 1901
Mrs. Alzina LEWIS died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Kytes, Tuesday July 16, 1901, aged 49 years, 9 months, and 18 days.
She was born in Bennington, Shiawassee county, Mich., having spent all her life in this vicinity, and, by her sunny temperament,m kindly words and deeds, was endeared to a large circle of friends who will sadly miss her.
On January 1, 1869, she was united in marriage to Mr. James B. Lewis of Wayne county, New York, who together with a son, Bert Lewis, and daughter, Mrs. Ida Kytes, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. She also leaves an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Harmon, whom she had been caring for until recently, who are sadly bereft of this their only child; four sisters having preceded her to the better land.
Deceased had been a great sufferer during the past year. She was patient, bearing all without a murmur. The last few weeks of her life were spent at the home of her daughter, who cared for her so lovingly, meetingg every want of the beloved mother who was not afraid to enter death's portals and died peacfully as though falling asleep. After death the remains were taken to her old home from which the funeral was held on Thursday and laid at rest in the Pittsburg cemetery.
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Card of Thanks
We desire to extend our hearfelt synpathy to the neighbors for their kind assistance duing the sickness and burial of our beloved wife and mother. Also for the flowers and to the choir for music furnished.
James Lewis and children
July 30, 1907
Mrs. P. J. PUNCHES
Mrs. Samantha Punches aged 61 years, died yesterday afternoon of heart troubble at her home about six miles south of Owosso. She was 61 years of age, and is survived by her husband P.J. Punches and one son E.S. Punches of Detroit, formerly of Owosso, and an adopted daughter, Miss Maud. The funeral will be held from the house Thursday morning at 10:30 Rev. Ford, of Bennington, Officiating. Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Punches had just arrived in Owosso to attend the home-coming when the news of his mother's death reached them.
March 29, 1910
Died in Detroit
Remains of Former Owosso Woman Taken to Pittsburg For Burial.
Mrs. Mary E. BARNES, widow of Webster Barnes and for years a resident of Owosso and Shiawassee county, died Saturday at 11:30 at the home of her son, Harry L. Barnes, in Detroit, with whom she had lived for several years.
Mrs. Barnes was born in Wayne County, N.Y. and came with her husband to Bennington township, this county in 1866. About 25 years ago they moved to Owosso and after having resided in this city for a time went to a farm in the neighborhood of Bennington. They returned to Owosso and the deceased lived on East Comstock street for about 12 years before going to Detroit. Her husband died in Owosso.
The surviving children are Harvey L. Barnes and Miss Mamie E. Barnes of Detroit.
The funeral will be held from the home of a brother of the deceased, Charles Lewis, near Pittsburgg, Wednesday afternoon at 1 o;clock.
May 26, 1911
Bennington Pioneer is Called
Henry MERRILL, aged 77 years, is dead at his home in Bennington township where he had lived on one farm for 60 years. Mr. Merrill had been in poor health for several years, but was confined to his bed for only a short time. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, Rev. C.H. Hanks officiating. Interment in Alton cemetery.
Mr. Merrill was born in New York, and came with his parents to this state and county when a boy. His parents settled on the land which is now the valuable Merrill farm, hewing out a home from the dense woods. The boy grew up on the farm and remained there all his life. We was widely known in Bennington and highly respected. He was always honorable and upright and won the high regard of his neighbors and friends.
Surviving Mr. Merrill are a widow and three daughters, Mrs. Jossie Stanger, of Grand Rapids; Miss Louise Merrill,m Grand Rapids; Mrs. Emma Bugbee, whose home is in North Dakota, but who is visiting at the old home; and four sons, Cyrus of Lansing, Gay of Fowlerville, Charles and Phillip at home; also one sister, Mrs. William Grover, of Fair Grove, Michigan.
Apr 17, 1914
A number from this place attended the funeral of George HOWE, in Bennington Friday afternoon. The Pall beareres were from here. Mr. Howe was a resident of this place for a number of years before his last illness.
The Argus Press Nov. 10, 1997
Richard A. TURNER
Age 61, of Morrice, passed away Saturday, November 8, 1997, at Ingham Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Turner worked 20 years for Motor Wheel in Lansing.
Services will be held at Nelson-House Funeral Homes, La Rowe Chapel, Perry, Tuesday, November 11, 1997, at 1 p.m. Mr. Bert Forrest and rhe Rev. Jim Salo will officiate. Visitation at the funeral home will be today 2 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Turner was born in Perry, July 2, 1936, the son of Ross and Helen (Brendahl) Turner. He had resided most of his life in the Morrice/Perry area.
He enjoyed and was actrive in old car, truck and tractor shows.
Survivors include: four children, Ron (Dawn) Turner of Morrice, Mrs. Diane (Donald) Chapman of Bancroft, Mrs. Pat (John) Pearce of Owosso; Ken Turner of Morrice; six granchildren, three brothers, Gerald (Fayetta) Turner and Verlyn Turner both of Morrice, Jim (Sandy) Turner of Grand Haven; two sisters, Wanda Taylor of Owosso, and Mrs. Sharon (Larry) Richmond of Morrice.
He was predeceased by: his parents; two brothers; one sister, and one daughter.
Dec 13 1895
Mrs. Arvilla HOWE of Bennington, widow of Silas Howe, died this morning at the advanced age of eighty-four. The funeral will be held at the Gale school house, tomorrow, at two o'clock p.m. Mrs Howe has lived in the county over fifty years and had a host of friends.
May 16 1913
Perry War Veteran Dead
Perry, May 16,--George BENTLEY, aged 70 years, died at his home in Perry Wednesday afternoon, abbout 1:30 after an illness of several weeks with cardiac asthma and dropsy which terminated in pneumonia.
Mr. Bentley was a veteran of the Civil war and had been a resident of Michigan all his life. Besides a wife, Mr. Bentley leaves two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Barber of LOansing, and Mrs. Milton Oliver of Perry. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon from the home with Rev. J. D. Young officiating. Interment in the Pittsburg cemetery.
Aug 10, 1896
The funeral of Geo. N. BEAVER of Pittsburg, who died very suddenly yesterday, will be held from the church at Pittsburg tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock. Elder Lloyd of Bennington will officiate.
Aug 7 1913
Miss Hattie POLLEY aged 67 years, died this morning at the county farm after being ill for the past two weeks with kidney trouble. Surviving is one brother, Henry, formerly of Perry where Miss Polly formerly lived. The Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Feb. 4, 1908
The Last of Thirteen
Mrs. J.T. HOUSE, of Bennington, follows the rest of Family over the river.
Mrs. J.T. House, of Bennington township, died yesterday aftermoom of old age at the home of her daughter Mrs. O.J. Thomas. She was 88 years old. She had been in poor health several months.
Mrs. House was also the mother of Mrs. O.W. Jennings, of this city, Mrs. P. Punches, of Bennington, and Major House, of Perry.
The funeral will be held from the house Friday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. W.W. Benson, of Bennington, will officiate.
Mrs. House was born in Monroe county, N.Y. and came to Michigan when a young woman. Residing first in Washtanaw county, she came with her husband to Bennington forty two years ago and ever after resided on the old homestead which Mr. House cleared up. Mr. House died five years ago.
Mrs. House was highly respected lady and had many friends over the township and in Owosso who will regret to learn of her death. She was the last of a family of thirteen children to pass away.
Nov 14, 1903
Joseph OLCOTT Dead
Joseph Olcott a resident of Bennington townshup for 27 years, died today of a complication of diseases. He was 68 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. He was a member of the Methodist church and of Perry lodge of Masons.
Nov. 18, 1898
Deeply Mourned
Newcomb MITCHELL of Bennington, Died Leaving Many Friends-An Honorable Citizen.
Died in Bennington, Oct. 31st, 1898. Mr. Newcomb Mitchell, aged 77 years, one nonth and nine days. The deceased was born in Bennington. November, Sept. 22 nd, 1821, and was the son of Newcomb and Polly Hane Mitchell, and was one of a family of eleven children. When a child Newcomb, jr, moved with her parents to Syracuse, N.Y., and from there to Lyons, and then to Wyoming, N.Y. In 1844 he removed to Salem, Washtenaw county, Michigan.
His boyhood days were devoid of pleasure, and toil and privation seemed his lot. He labored until twenty years of age when he went to Buffalo and apprentied himself to the trade of a mason which avocation he followed for many years.
In the fall of 1847 he went to Lansing and engaged in the grocery trade. In the winter of 1849 he came to Bennington, and the following summer, with the help of his brother, he made and burned the first kiln of brick made in Shiawassee county, after which he built the Octagon school house, near what is now the Maple river church., The year 1852 found him in the employ of the Michigan Central Railroad. The same year he retruned to Bennington and commenced to improve his farm, which he had purchased in 1846, on this he has resided until his death. In 1855 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza, daughter of Dyer Phelps. To them nine children have been born, three boys and six girls. Of these six chilren with their widowed mother survive him. So thoroughly was he imbued with the spirit of industry, he often walked to Owosso to work at his trade and when his days' work was done would spend his evenings doing plastering work for others.
He was a friend to all, a kind husband, an indulgent father and a neighbor who was ever ready to lend a helping hand to the distressed and afflicted, and many will remember that their journey through life was made brighter through the aid and encouragement of Uncle Newcomb.
The deceased was a steward of the Pittsburg church, of which he was a faithful member for over twenty years, and will be sadly missed from that society. A few kind words that fell from the lips of Rev. Strong in paying tribute to his departed friend, while delivering the funeral discourse, we are construined to repeat. Rev. Strong said: "He who lies in death before me today was the truest friend I ever had through all the trials of my vocation as a minister of the gospel."
Obits of people buried in the Alton Cemetery, Bennington Township, Shiawassee County Michigan. Done by Karen Gorman. Copyright © 1998 - 2003.