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CHARLES M. BAILEY SR. Charles M. Bailey Sr., of 74 E. State St., died Wednesday (May 13, 1981) at Strong Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. He was born Feb. 11, 1930 in Conesville, Pa., a son of Leon and Lillian Swift Bailey. He had been employed as a welder for 20 years at C-E Air Preheater Company. He was a longtime member of the Wellsville Fire Department's McEwen Hose Company No. 4. On March 10, 1951 in Wellsville, he married Margaret E. Weber, who survives. In addition he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Debbie) Gee of Wellsville and Laurie Bailey, at home; five sons, Charles M. Bailey Jr. of Avon, Tim A., Kelvin E., Brent E. and Barry J. Bailey, all at home; a grandson; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Frances) Elliott of Genesee, Pa.; two brothers, Fred Bailey of Sharpeville, Pa. and David Bailey, stationed at Honolulu, Hawaii, with the U.S. Navy; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Embser Funeral Home, where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Ivan Smoker, pastor of Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

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LEON BAILEY Shinglehouse -- Leon Bailey, a life-long resident of Coneville, died unexpectedly Tuesday (Dec. 16, 1952) following a heart attack while at work at the Freeborn Equipment Co., Olean. Mr. Bailey, a mechanic, was dead before the arrival of the Fire Department Emergency Squad. Dr. William E. MacDuffie, Cattaraugus County Corner, issued a certificate of accidental death. He was born Sept. 8, 1906, at Coneville, the son of Charles Bailey and Sara Eltmon* Bailey. He was married in 1925 to Lillian Swift, who died in 1948. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Fred Brown, Westfield, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs. David Young, Stoneboro, Pa.; three sons, Charles Bailey, Wellsville and two younger sons, David Bailey and Frederick Bailey, who make their home with their sister; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Maynard, Millport, Mrs. Ahava DeLoe, Rixford and Mrs. Earl Moran, Depew, N.Y.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body will be removed to the late residence, where family prayer services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (Dec. 19, 1952) followed at 2:30 p.m. by funeral services at the Coneville Evangelical United Brethren Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. Paul Whitcomb, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at Rathburn Cemetery, Coneville. * Should be Outman

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Prominent Businessman Succumbs, Funeral Service To Be Friday Glen R. Baker, 72, prominent business man in this community for the past two decades, died suddenly at his home here Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Walsh-Bliss Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Kidder officiating. Committal services will be conducted at Elmwood Cemetery here, under the auspices of the Glen Hill Post 2877 of the American Legion. Born March 17, 1892, in Mentone, Ind., Glen was the son of Rev. and Mrs. James Baker. He married Stella Force on October 17, 1919 in Rockford and they lived in Grand Rapids where he was employed by the Pere Marquette Railroad for ten years. He operated a grocery store in Grand Rapids for several years and was manager of the A&P Store in Rockford, as well as one in Grand Rapids. He was manager of a Piggly-Wiggly Store in Lansing prior to moving to Spencer Township in 1930 where he farmed until 1944 when the Bakers moved to Cedar Springs. Mr. Baker was in the insurance and real estate business here from 1944 until his retirement two years ago. He was very active in community affairs, having been village clerk for 15 years and was a driving force behind the former Farmers Day celebrations which were held annually until a few years ago. He was a veteran of World War I, a member and past-president of the local Rotary Club in which organization he held a 19 year perfect attendance record. He was also a member and past commander of Glen Hill Post No. 287 of the American Legion, a life member of Spencer Grange and a member of the Bailey Lake Club of Clare. Surviving are his wife, Stella; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Yonkman of Alma and Mrs. Lucy Lowing of St. Paul, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.

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Stella Baker dies at 81 Mrs. Stella Baker, 81, of Cedar Springs passed away suddenly Wednesday evening at her residence. She was born October 17, 1893 in Kent County and married Glen Baker October 17, 1919, who preceded her in death May 26, 1964. They were farmers in Spencer Township from 1930 until 1944 when they moved to Cedar Springs. She was a life member of Glen Hill Post American Legion Auxiliary, member of Spencer Grange and secretary of a bowling league for many years. Surviving are one niece, Mrs. Leone Sulzer of Orosi, California; one great niece, Mrs. Donna Everts of Lansing; one great nephew, Fred McCally of Pontiac; three great great nieces; and one great great nephew. Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, at 1:30 p.m. at Bliss Funeral Home. Reverend Frederic Carlson officiated. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery.

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George T. Barber George T. Barber, 83, of Hillside, formerly of Marseilles, Ill. and the church organist at St. John United Church of Christ in Melrose Park, died March 17 in Sarasota, Fla. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. April 6 in St. John United Church of Christ, followed by graveside services and interment in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles. Mr. Barber was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Chicago to George Z. and Julia Thomas Barber. He farmed for many years on the North Prairie before moving to Hillside to work in civil service at Hines Veterans Hospital. He was married in 1943 to Henrietta Oatman and had a daughter, Karen Skinner; and a grandson, Gregg Skinner. He was also the church organist at Marseilles United Methodist Church. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. He was a Past Master of Westchester Masonic Lodge 995 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and Past Patron of La Grange Chapter 201 Order of the Eastern Star.

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Henrietta O. Barber HILLSIDE, Ill. — Henrietta Outman Barber, 86, of Hillside, formerly of Marseilles, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Elmhurst Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles with Rev. Tom Bourke of the Marseilles United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, 1009 East Bluff St., Marseilles, is in charge of arrangements. For more information, call 815-795-5151.

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Richard L. Barnebee 84, Mendon Mendon, Mich. — Richard Lee “Dick” Barnebee, age 84, of Mendon, died Monday, March 5, 2012, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 18, 1927, in Sturgis, a son of William N. and S. Eleanor (Parham) Barnebee. He attended Brighton (Ind.) Schools and graduated from Colon High School in 1948. He worked briefly for Miller’s Standard Station in Leonidas. Dick was married to Ardis L. Outman on Sept. 16, 1950, before serving in the U.S. Army, where he fought in Korea. Upon his return from the military, he worked at M&R (later Ross and Abbott) Labs in Sturgis. Dick engaged in general farming for most of his life, and delivered grain for area farmers. He also learned to weld, and was always helping with repairs and welding for friends and neighbors. He especially enjoyed working on and restoring old tractors. He was also a long-time member of the Leonidas Bible Church. Dick is survived by his wife, Ardis; three daughters, Faith (Ronald) Taylor of Sturgis, Joy Vosburg of Mendon, and Jean (Brett) Johnson of Mendon; six grandchildren, Shaunna (Trevor) Johnson, Gabriel (Rita) Taylor, Shadric Vosburg, Shellie (Wayne) Bush, and twins Amie and Angie Vosburg; 11 great-grandchildren, Anna, Ethan, Isabelle, Livi, Morgan, Owen, Samantha, Makayla, Abigail, Madison, and Max; one sister, Dorothy (John) Persing of Akron, Ohio; brother-in-law, Lyle Outman of Leonidas and the rest of the Outman family; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Rosemary Outman. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Revs. Curtis Bennett and David Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Beard Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to either the Wounded Warrior Project, or to the Leonidas Bible Church.

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MRS. BARTON IS CALLED TO LAST REST YESTERDAY Had Been Resident of Dixon 43 Years: Funeral Thursday Mrs. Ella Barton, a resident of Dixon for the past 43 years, died at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Sanders, with whom she had made her home for the past ten years. Mrs. Barton had been in poor health for the last four years and had suffered much since Christmas when she suffered a slight stroke. She always bore her suffering patiently, however, and was loved by all those around her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Ella Putman* was born July 21, 1858, in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania and died at the age of 75 years, eleven months, and 19 days. In 1881 she was united in marriage to Lemual Barton at Princeton, Illinois, who preceded her in death on September 6, 1927. To this union were born seven children: Mrs. Joseph Fehrenbach of Sterling, Mrs. R. O. Snellberger of Moore Park, Michigan, Mrs. Edward Sanders of this city, and William, deceased. There were two children born dead. There are also five grandchildren and one great-grandchild left to mourn her passing. All that was humanly possible was done to relieve her intense suffering, and to know that she is at rest is a great consolation to those who cared for her these many weeks. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Sanders home east of the city with Rev. J. Franklin Young officiating and with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. * Should be Outman

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LEMUEL BARTON, DIXON PIONEER, DIED YESTERDAY Former Custodian of Federal Building Was Summoned Lemuel M. Barton, a pioneer resident of Dixon, passed away Tuesday at Moline, at the age of 77 years, seven months and 12 days, death terminating a period of three years suffering with complications following a stroke of paralysis in 1925. Mr. Barton was born January 25, 1850 at Fairfield, PA. On October 9, 1880, he was united in marriage to Ella Outtman. Seven children were born to this union, four having preceded him in death. Those surviving are Mrs. Edward Sanders of Dixon, Mrs. Joseph Fehrenbach of Sterling and Mrs. Richard Snellenberger of Rochelle. He is also survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Barton; one sister, Mrs. W. D. Owen of Austin, Minn., and two brothers, Walter of California and Edgar of Princeton, Ill. He came to Dixon in 1892 and for the past 25 years had made this city his home. He was employed as Custodian of the Federal Building for several years. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the Preston Chapel. Rev. Bickenbach of Oregon officiating and interment will be in Oakwood.

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BATSON, ANNA J. On Friday, October 18, 1991, at her residence in Alexandria, Va., wife of the late Henry H. Batson (Marine Corps, World War I); mother of Donald P. and Russell D. Batson and Norma B. Lucas; sister of Pauline Hoover, Lois Yeager, Geraldine Dauer and Margaret Robinson. Also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the DeMaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Va., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Wednesday at at 12:30 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

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BATSON, DONALD PURDY (Age 73) Of Manassas, VA, died Monday, December 18, 1995, at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, VA. Mr. Batson was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas and a member of V.F.W. Survivors include two sons, Victor Batson of Springfield, VA and Harold Batson of Charlottesville, VA; one daughter, Ruth Kearns of Stafford, VA; one brother, Russell Batson of Maryland. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jessica Sluss, Aaron Kearns, Sandy Batson and Matthew Batson. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 1995, at LEE FUNERAL HOME OF MANASSAS, 8521 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA where a prayers service will be said, 10 a.m., Friday, December 22, 1995. Interment at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA with Military Honors.

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Elsi Bertling MAGALIA -- A service for Elsi Joan Bertling, 77, of Magalia, will be held Friday at the First Baptist Church in Tecumseh, Mich. Mrs. Bertling died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, at a ridge hospital. She was born Jan. 3, 1919, in Lansing, Mich. to Frank and Josephine Barritt. Mrs. Bertling married her husband, Edwin, on Oct. 22, 1983. She was an assembly worker for 16 years at Dearborn Steel and Tubing in Dearborn, Mich. She belonged to the American Legion in Tecumseh and the Paradise Moose Lodge. Mrs. Bertling enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. She is survived be her husband, Edwin Bertling of Magalia; sons Craig, Ned, and Kim Rosacrans, all of Tecumseh; stepson Edwin Bertling of Redwood City; daughter Mary Jo Rosacrans of Tecumseh; stepdaughters Chris Elvander of San Bruno and Sharon St. Clair of Seattle; brother Frank Barritt of Tecumseh; and five grandchildren. Burial will be held at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh. Rose Chapel Mortuary made the local arrangments.

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DEATH OF CITIZENS Mrs. Barbra Billett Marion - Mrs. Barbara Outman Billett, 30, of 8270 E. Marion Road, Marion; died Saturday in Lakeview Manor Nursing Home at Cadillac after a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 25, 1941, she attended the Marion United Methodist Church. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Outman of Marion; two brothers, Michael and Mark, both of Marion; one sister, Mrs. Darwin Boonstra of Port Huron; and a grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Bartholomen of South Haven. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Marion United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert R. Boyer officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Marion. Friends may call at the Fosnaught Funeral Home at Marion at any time.

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DUKE BLONDELL Duke Blondell, 53, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2005. He was born July 15, 1952, in Lyons, NY. Mr. Blondell moved to the DeSoto & Charlotte county area as a young child from New York. He was a Chief Plumbing Inspector with the Charlotte County Building Department. Mr. Blondell was a member of the Flat Masters Club. He is survived by his mother, Muriel Blondell; daughter, Tanya Salazar; brothers, Kenneth Blondell, Gary Blondell and Ed Blondell, and grandson, Logan, all of Arcadia Fla. Services are pending. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Duke's memory to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.

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Valmar Blondell Valmar Blondell, 83, of Wauchula, Fla., and formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Florida Hospital in Sebring, Fla. He was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Williamson, N.Y. He worked for the Board of Education and retired as a maintenance man after many years of service. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Peace River VFW Post 2824 in Arcadia. Valmar is survived by his wife, Muriel Blondell of Arcadia; his sons, Edward (Sylvia) Blondell, Gary (Barbara) Blondell, and Kenneth Blondell, all of Arcadia, and Eugene Blondell, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; a brother, Alvin Blondell of Staten Island, N.Y.; sisters, Betty Martin of Lyons, N.Y., and Norma Garrett of Ohio; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Arrangements are by Robarts Funeral Home, Arcadia Chapel.

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BORTON, HAROLD and BORTON, Mary M. Stanton - Harold Borton, 82, passed away on Friday, June 18, 1999, his wife, Mary M. Borton, 80, passed away on Monday, June 21, 1999, at their home at 417 E. Main St., Stanton. Harold was born on April 25, 1917, in Vestaburg, the son of Clarence and Rilla Guthrie Borton. Mary was born on Dec. 23, 1918, in Stanton, the daughter of Levi and Cora Keeler Hufford. They were married on Aug. 14, 1937, in Vestaburg. Harold and Mary have been longtime residents of Stanton and were members of the First Baptist Church there. In addition, Harold owned and operated Borton Motor Sales in Stanton for many years. Together, they are survived by their children, Lewis and Sharon Borton of McBride, Garold G. Borton of Stanton, Wayne and Linda Borton of Lowell; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Harold is survived by four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Francis Claflin of Edmore, Dorothy and Marion Crosby of Vestaburg, Rosemary and Dale Fisher of Sheridan, Alice Graham of Alma; one brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Gloria Borton of Zephyrhills, Fla. Mary is survived by two sisters, Virgeline Weston, Frances Miller, both of Stanton; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Orval Keeler of Stanton, Dale and Joan Keeler of Greenville, Verle and Kathleen Hufford of Stanton. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Willis Borton. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mildred Woodrow and Marzella Ward; three brothers, Louis, Cliff and Don Keeler. Funeral services were held today at First Baptist Church, Stanton, with the Rev. Tom Dudenhofer officiating. Burial was in McBride Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to SeCure Care Hospice. Arrangements were handled by Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton.

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MARY BOWERS 362 Taft Ave. Services for Mary B. Bowers, 70, of 362 Taft Ave., will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bishop J. Maynard Voit officiating. Mrs. Bowers died yesterday in State University Hospital after a long illness. She was a life resident of Syracuse and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are her husband, C. John Bowers; a son, Robert N. Wavle of Norwalk, Conn.; two daughters, Mrs. Galvin Lashway of East Syracuse and Mrs. Victor Schantz of Chittenango; four sisters, Mrs. Harold Granish of Syracuse, Mrs. Earl Hooper of Clay, Mrs. Donald Fyler of Sanborn and Mrs. Margaret MacDonald of Buffalo; two brothers, John of Texas and Earl Stoddard; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today at the John G. Butler Funeral Home.

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BETSY BOWERS ONSTED -- Betsy Jane Bowers, 69, a resident of Sand Lake for almost 50 years, died Nov. 21, 1993, at Herrick Memorial Hospital in Tecumseh. She was born May 1, 1924, to Irvin and Hazel (White) Outman. Mrs. Bowers graduated from Onsted High School in 1942. She married Herbert Bowers on May 5, 1946. He preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1981. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Bowers, at home, and George and Cindy Bowers of Onsted; two grandsons, Isaac and Jacob; two sisters, Phyllis Williams of Jackson and Virginia Busuttil of Troy; and one brother, Elwyn Outman of Adrian. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, and her parents. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Braun Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. R. Michael Cox officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the Braun Funeral Home, Adrian.

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Rachel Braymiller Passes Feb. 20 Rachel B. Braymiller, 89, of Ruskin, Florida, and formerly of Vestaburg and Shepherd, died Friday, February 20, 1987, in Tampa, Florida. Services were held Wednesday, February 25, 1987, at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel in Edmore. Burial was in Richland Cemetery in Vestaburg. Mrs. Braymiller was born February, 1897, in Montcalm County to George and Cora Guthrie. She is survived by a brother, Richard Guthrie of Winn; a sister, Rilla Shattuck of Vestaburg; a grandson, Robert Braymiller of Ruskin, Florida; two great-grandchildren, Robert Braymiller Jr. and Becky Morgan, both of Ruskin, Florida; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a son, Walter; and a sister, Blanche Borton.

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BROWN, DAVID, suddenly Saturday, November 18, 2000; beloved father of the late Gregory D. Brown; beloved grandfather of Christopher D. (Kimberly) Brown; beloved great-grandfather of Kristina Ann and Maegan Leigh Brown; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many.

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BROWN, GREGORY DAVID, St. Louis, March 1, 1991, dear son of David and Juanita (Outman) Brown, dear father of Christopher D. Brown, our dear nephew. Graveside services were Sat., March 2 at the Bonne Terre Cemetery. Service by the Boyer Funeral Home, Bonne Terre, MO.

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BROWN, JUANITA "NENE", suddenly, Saturday, November 18, 2000; beloved mother of the late Gregory D. Brown; beloved grandmother of Christopher D. (Kimberly) Brown; beloved great-grandmother of Kristina Ann and Maegen Leigh Brown; dear sister of Virgil and Charles (Georgetta) Outman, Reva Jimmie Robinson and the late Bob (Arcille) Outman and Eva Lee David; our dear aunt, great-aunt and friend to many. Funeral service will be held at the Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd., Wednesday, November 22 at 10 a.m. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m.

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MRS. BROWN Mrs. Pearl M. Brown, 69, of 2056 Occidental Road, died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday in her home after suffering a heart attack. She had been in good health, and death was unexpected. Mrs. Brown was born in Franklin Township Oct. 16, 1898. She attended Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti and graduated from Siena Heights. She was a teacher for 30 years in Lenawee and Monroe County schools. She belonged to the Bethany Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Arthur H. Brown; one daughter, Mrs. Emmet (Vera) Wagner of Hudson; one son, Richard Brown of Adrian, and six grandsons. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Braun Funeral Home, with the Rev Arthur Clay officiating. Burial will be in Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted.

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MRS. SARAH A. BROWN Mrs. Sarah A. Brown of Harrison Valley died Monday, April 2, 1956, at the Coudersport Hospital after an illness of some weeks. She is survived by her husband, Fred Brown; three daughters, Mrs. Ahava DeLoe of Rexford, Pa., Mrs. Ellen Maynard of Millport, Pa., and Mrs. Georgia Moran of Depew, N.Y.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A prayer service will be held at the family home Thursday at 12 noon followed by the funeral service at the Coneville United Brethren Church at 2 p.m. Rev. Clair Statham will officiate assisted by Rev. Paul Whitcomb. Burial will be in the Rathburn Cemetery.

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BUEHRLE, CARL L., Fri., Feb. 10, 1984, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved husband of Bernice A. Buehrle (nee Outman), dear father of Bonnie, Karen and Michael Buehrle, dear son of Charles and Ruth Buehrle, dear brother of Peggy Overy and Charles Buehrle, our dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin. Funeral from WHITE-MULLEN Mortuary, 118 N. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, Mon., Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Fatima Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum. Visitation after 2 p.m., Sat. Mr. Buehrle was a member of Santa Cruz Council K. of C.

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BULFER Andrew F. Bulfer, M.D., November 14, beloved husband of Julie Bulfer; dear father of Andrew F., Jr. (Peggy), John Timothy (Mary Nell) and Michael F. (Bonnie); fond grandfather of five. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 55th & Kimbark. In lieu of flowers memorials to Saint Thomas the Apostle Church or Loyola University, School of Medicine. At the church prior to Mass friends may meet with Mrs. Bulfer between 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. BE 8-0075.

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Donald W. Bullard, 76 Greenville -- Donald W. Bullard, 76, of Greenville, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, 2002, with his family and Hospice at his side. He was born May 31, 1926, in Ovid, the son of Harold and Dorothy Durkee Bullard. Don retired from Northland Refrigeration Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of American Legion Ray I. Booth Post 101, Greenville and Greenville Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He married Vera J. Outman on Oct. 12, 1946, in Greenville. Their son, Steve Bullard preceded him in death in 1988; and his sister, Patricia Christiansen, died in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Vera of Greenville; his daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Loren Burdick of Blanchard, Jo and Nick Werner of Seattle; his grandsons, Ross and Adam Burdick, Andrew and Brad Bullard, Dan and Kevin Werner; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Erwin Christiansen of Stanton, Ronald Outman and Agnes Wymer, both of Six Lakes, Nellie Thorington of Greenville, Nina and Burl McLean of Kalkaska, Bruce and Doris Outman of Edmore; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Bullard of Grand Haven; two great grandchildren, Jack and Jenna; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were today at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Dr. Harry R. Johnson officiating. Military honors were provided by American Legion Ray I. Booth Post 101, Greenville. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes. Memorial contributions may be given to Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

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STEVEN D. BULLARD, 33 Greenville -- Steven D. Bullard, 33, of Myers Lake Road, Rockford, died Saturday, March 19, 1988, at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, following a car-pedestrian accident Friday in Wyoming. A teacher and golf coach at Cedar Springs High School, he was born April 16, 1954, in Greenville, the son of Donald and Vera Outman Bullard. He graduated in 1972 from Greenville High School and in 1976 from Central Michigan University where he also received a master's degree. Formerly varsity basketball coach at Cedar Springs, he was a life member of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan and a basketball and softball official. On Aug. 7, 1977, he married the former Suzanne Marshall in Greenville. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Andrew Steven and Bradley Donald, at home; his parents of Greenville; his grandmother, Dorothy Bullard, Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. Loren (Kathy) Burdick, Blanchard, Mrs. Nick (Jo) Werner, Seattle, Wash; his parents-in-law, Mona and Joseph Marshall, Comstock Park; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Mary and Danny Cutting, Northville, Pamela and Larry Sobczak, Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenvillle, conducted by the Rev. Father Michael McKenna. The family will receive relatives and friends at Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Springs High School athletic department.

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BURT -- In Riverside, Calif., Feb. 13, 1957, Clarence Burt, aged 77 years. Husband of Mrs. Edith J. Burt of 2830 Mt. Vernon Ave., Riverside, Calif. Son of Clara Belle Burt of Riverside. Father of Leslie J. Burt of Santa Ana, Calif.; Mrs. Clareda Thomas of Riverside; James Elmer (Al) Jennings of Culver City, Calif. Brother of E. R. Burt of Riverside; Walter Burt of San Gabriel, Calif.; Mrs. Cornelia Hoffman of Laguna Beach, Calif.; Claude C. Burt and Mrs. Clara Logeman, both of Riverside; and Mrs. Margaret Wilson of Alhambra, Calif. Also survived by six grandchildren. Services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock in the M. M. Simons & Co., Chapel. Rev. Martin Luther Thomas officiating. Interment in Olivewood Cemetery. Parking Lot on Orange street for your convenience.

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Leslie James Burt Funeral services were held June 16 for Leslie James Burt, 74, of Mammoth Lakes, following his death June 13 at Mammoth Lakes Hospital. The Rev. R. Jon Harvey of the Church on the Mountain officiated at the service, held at graveside. Burial was in East Line St. Cemetery, Bishop. Mr. Burt was born Sept. 12, 1905 in Meridian, Miss. He is survived by his wife Frances M. Burt; two sons, Jim Burt of Hesperia and Mike B. Martin of Mammoth Lakes; three daughters, Pam Minnie of Bishop, Jeri Runions of Germany and Aisha Bewley of England; a sister, Clerita Tomoson of Riverside; and 10 grandchildren.

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Source: Obituary File, Tioga County, PA, Historical Society

Mrs. Floss Bush, of RD 1, Knoxville, mother of Mrs. Eli (Geraldine) Potter of Elkland, died Tuesday, March 25 at the age of 89, at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro. She had been a patient there for the past four years. Mrs. Bush, the widow of Ross Bush who died on February 27, 1971, was born in Woodhull, NY on December 18, 1885, the daughter of Jacob and Carly (Odson) Lines. She was a member of the Austinburg United Methodist Church. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Potter, her survivors include a brother, Cassion Lines of Waverly, NY; 4 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. The family is receiving friends at the H.P. Smith and Son Funeral Home in Woodhull this afternoon and evening, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral services will be held there on Friday, March 28 at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Charles Goddard, pastor of the Woodhull United Methodist Church will officiate and burial will be made in Woodlawn Cemetery at Austinburg.

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Source: The Wellsboro Agitator Newspaper, Wellsboro, PA, October 31, 1945

JOHN BUSH John Bush, aged 89 years, of Knoxville, R.D., died at his home Wednesday. He was a lifelong resident of that vicinity. Survivors include two half-brothers, Nat and Jesse; a half-sister, Mrs. Lily Haxton of Wellsville, N.Y.; three daughters, Ettie Haukenberry* of Rochester, N.Y., Alta Payne of Woodhull, NY, Mabel Schoonover of Knoxville R.D.; and four sons, Rea, Walter, Ross of Austinburg and Otis of Canada. The funeral was held Saturday, burial at Austinburg. *Should be Hockenberger

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LOLA S. BUSH Lola S. Bush, age 100, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, September 7, 1999. Born July 14, 1899, in Austinburg, she was the daughter of George and Annis Pierce Sherwood. She was a 1917 graduate of Knoxville High School, and a graduate of Mansfield University. A school teacher for 52 years, she taught in Blossburg, Austinburg, Brookfield, Knoxville, and in Woodhull and Addison, NY. Mrs. Bush was a member of the Austinburg United Methodist Church, the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, the National Retired Teachers Association and the former Troups Creek Grange. Preceding her in death was her husband, Rea O. Bush, and a grandson, Navy Lt. John Francis Bush. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John S. and Lois Bush of Knoxville; a granddaughter and husband, Tami and Douglas Willard of Horseheads, NY; great granddaughters, Kara and Jenna Willard. The family received friends at the Austinburg United Methodist Church, Saturday, September 11 at 1 p.m. Funeral services were held there immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jefferson Brewster officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg. Arrangements by H.P. Smity & Son, Inc., Woodhull, NY.

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Source: The Wellsboro Gazette Newspaper, Wellsboro, PA, June 20, 1935

MRS. MARIA OWEN BUSH Knoxville, June 19 -- Mrs. Maria Owen Bush, 77, died Friday at her home in Brookfield. She was a daughter of John and Maria Outman Owen and had lived had lived most of her life there. Mrs. Bush is survived by her husband, John Bush; four daughters, Alta Payne of Troupsburg, Mrs. Etta Hockenberger of Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Mattie Baker and Mrs. Mabel Schoonover of Austinburg; four sons, Otis of Canada, Ross, Rhee and Walter of Austinburg, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Funeral Held Saturday For Otis H. Bush, Austinburg Otis H. Bush, 75, of Austinburg, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 1961. Survivors are daughter, Mrs. Harry Hysted, Corruna, Canada, brothers, Rea and Ross Bush, Austinburg; sisters, Mrs. Etta Hockenberger, Rochester, NY, Mrs. Althea Payne, Troupsburg, NY, Mrs. Mabel Schoonover of Texas, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at a funeral home in Woodhull with the Rev. Kenneth Snyder officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Austinburg.

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Source: Obituary File, Tioga County, PA, Historical Society

ROSS A. BUSH Ross A. Bush, 81, of Austinburg, Pa., died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1971 at Blossburg Hospital. He was born in Brookfield Township, Oct. 2, 1889, the son of John and Mira* Owens Bush. He is survived by his wife, Floss at home; one daughter, Mrs. Eli Joe (Geraldine) Potter of Elkland; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Schoonover, Burleson, Texas and Mrs. Etta Huckleburger**, Rochester, NY; four grandchildren, Keith Potter, Miss Beth Potter, Mrs. Herman Mattison, Mrs. Arland Potter, all of Elkland; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Bush were married in 1909 at Troupsburg, NY. He was a farmer for many years, and worked for 14 years for the Pennsylvania State Highway Department. Visitation was held Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Geral Eaton Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted there Wednesday, Mar. 3, 1971 at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Frank Russell officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Garfield Wakley, Lorraine Heeter, John Bush, Rex Card, Hugh Schoonover, Lorenzo Hall. * should be Maria ** should be Heckenburger

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Buster Adele Buster (nee Willers), Fri., Aug. 7, 1970, beloved wife of the late John C. Buster, dear mother of Catherine Strauss, Alma Kaiser, James Buster and Clara O'Mara, dear sister of Katherine Cook, our dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral from KUTIS Funeral Home, 2906 Gravois, Mon., Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m. Interment Zion Cemetery. In parlors 3 p.m., Sat.

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LAST RITES HERE FOR ALBERT BUSTER, FORMER RESIDENT Albert Lee Buster, of St. Louis, former resident of De Soto, was born at Valles Mines, January 14, 1877, a son of the late Anna and Benjamin Buster. He died November 24, 1948, at Missouri Pacific Hospital at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 10 days. On December 12, 1906, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Hopson. To this union was born one son, Lee Buster. Mr. Buster was a member of the Boyd St. Methodist Church. He made frequent trips to De Soto to attend church after he went to St. Louis to live. Funeral services were conducted from Boyd Street Methodist Church Friday afternoon, November 26, by the Rev. Wesley J. Clark. Burial was at Woodlawn. Survivors are his son, Lee Buster of St. Louis, three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Iahn, Mrs. Bertha Purcey of Bonne Terre and Mrs. Alma Moss of St. Louis, and a host of friends and relatives. Mrs. Buster died December 14, 1946.

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Source: Bonne Terre Register, Bonne Terre, Missouri, January 5, 1900

OBITUARY Ann Buster, nee Outman, was born in St. Francois county, Missouri, December 1, 1845. In 1872 she married Benjamin F. Buster and 7 children blessed their union; six of whom are left to mourn the loss of their mother. One child and the mother haveing preceded them to the home beyond. In 1883 Sister Buster was converted and lived a consistent christian life until December 29, 1899, when she died the triumphant death of a christian. A short time before she died she called her children around her bed and gave them some parting words of advice and counsel, requesting them and the friends present to live so as to meet her in heaven. Her trouble and suffering were great yet her rest is sweet, for "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; yes, saith the spirit, they shall rest from their labors."--Rev. 15:13. We laid the body to rest in the cemetery near her home Sunday, December 31st, there to await the consummation of time.

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BUSTER Lee A. Buster, asleep in Jesus, June 27, 1966, beloved husband of Lydia Buster (nee Oehler), our dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin. Funeral Fri., 10 a.m., from Beidenwieden South Side Funeral Home, 3620 Chippewa St., to National Cemetery. Body will lie in state after 7 p.m. Wed.

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BUSTER, JAMES C., Tues., Oct. 6, 1998. Beloved husband of Hazel L. Buster (nee Utter). Dear father of Lucille Elder and Kenneth (Susan) Buster. Dear grandfather of Diane Miller, Danny Mitchell, Brian, Jason and Kyle Buster. Dear brother of Clara O'Mara. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Thurs., Oct. 8, 1 p.m. Emtombment Sunset Mausoleum. Member of Anheuser Busch Bottlers Local #1187. Contributions to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc. appreciated. In parlor Weds. 3-9 p.m.

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Source: The St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, St. Louis, Missouri, October 17, 1929 edition

BUSTER, JOHN CLARENCE of Lami Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1929, at 3:30 p.m., dear husband of Adele Buster (nee Willers), dear father of Catherine, Alma, James and Clara Buster, and our dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral from Wacker-Helderle Chapel, 2333 South Broadway, Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1:30 p.m., to Zion Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Cherokee Lodge No. 188 O.M.P. and Brotherhood of Locomotive, Firemen and Enginemen.

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Services Monday For Mrs. Buster Mrs. Myrtle Coral Buster, wife of Albert Buster, died at Missouri Pacific Hospital, Saturday, Dec. 14. She was 62 years, 8 months and 10 days of age at her death. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Wesley J. Clark at Mothershead Funeral Home chapel Monday afternoon, Dec. 16 at 2 o'clock. Burial was in Woodlawn Park. She united with the Baptist April 1884, a daughter of the late John H. Hopson and Mrs. Matter (Ross) Hopson. She was married to Albert Lee Buster Dec. 12, 1906. Their 40th anniversary was celebrated last Thursday. She united with the Baptist Church of DeSoto at the age of 13 years and later united with Boyd Street Methodist Church. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She leaves to mourn her passing besides her husband, a son, Lee Albert, her mother, five brothers, Lester, John, Henry, George and Newell Hopson, a sister, Mrs. Grace Zollman and a host of other relatives and friends. A brother and sister, William and Joy, preceded her in death.

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Charles Busuttil ONSTED - Charles Busuttil, 72, of 10470 Pentecost Hwy., Onsted died Sunday at home after a short illness. He was born Dec. 15, 1907 in Malta to Joseph and Georgia (Falzon) Busuttil. He married Mabel Outman, who survives. Mr. Busuttil was an Onsted resident for the last 32 years and was retired from the Tecumseh Products Company. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Ruth) Warren of Adrian; one son, Joseph of Brooklyn; two sisters, Kalina and Georgina, both of Malta; two brothers, Manuel and Benjamin, both of Malta; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. William J. McKeon officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday.

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VIRGINIA (MABEL) BUSUTTIL Clinton Twp. -- Virginia (Mabel) Busuttil, 80, of Clinton Township formerly of Onsted, died April 6, 1995 at Bedford Villa in Southfield. She was born January 26, 1915 in Adrian, the daughter of Ervin and Hazel (White) Outman. On July 12, 1941, she married Charles Busuttil in Detroit. He died on July 6, 1980. She was a lifelong resident of the Onsted area and moved to Clinton Township to live with her daughter in 1992. Mabel is survived by two children, Ruth Warren and her husband Daniel of Clinton Township and Joseph Busuttil of Florida; three grandchildren, Chad Busuttil of Tipton, Valerie Garrison of Clinton Township and Amanda Kammeraad of Auburn Hills; one brother, Elwyn Outman and his wife Helen of Adrian; and one sister, Phyliss Williams of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Purse Funeral Home in Tecumseh, with Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

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Byrone, Doug, of Lafayette, on January 2, 1980; husband of Mrs. Ruth Byrone of Lafayette; father of Douglas Harold Byrone and Alfred Douglas Byrone both of Richmond, Mrs. Randy Byrone of El Cerrito and Richard Miestrup of Lafayette; also survived by one grandchild Daryle M. Byrone of Richmond. A member of the Richmond Lodge No. 1251 B.P.O.E. and the Solano Yacht Club of Suisun. Mr. Byrone was the Vice President of Mechanics Bank for 37 years, retiring in '75. A native of Tacoma, Wash.; aged 59 years. Funeral services were held at the WILSON & KRATZER MORTUARIES, Richmond, Friday, January 4, 1980. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity. Committal followed at Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Richmond.

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EUGENE CARPENTER, 88 Carpenter LAKELAND -- Mr. Eugene A. Carpenter of Lakeland died of heart failure Thursday (Nov. 14, 2002) at Highlands Lake Center. He was 88. Born in Whites Corners, Pa., on July 3, 1914, he came to Lakeland from Almond, N.Y., 15 years ago. He was a carpenter. He attended Crystal Lake United Methodist Church. Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Carpenter, and second wife, Annie Sumner Carpenter. He is survived by his daughter, Jean Brown, Almond, N.Y.; stepdaughters, Delores Sumner Byrd, Lakeland, Sherry Palmer, Houston; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Almond, N.Y. A. M. Seigler Funeral Home, Mulberry.

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RUBY M. CARPENTER ALMOND -- Ruby M. Carpenter, 72, of Whitney Valley Heights, died Wednesday (June 1, 1988) at her home following a lengthly illness. Born March 19, 1916, in North Hornell, daughter of Victor and Emma Miller Wise, she retired from the Alfred-Almond School District. She was a member of the Almond Union of Churches, 20th Century Club, and the Almond Historical Society. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Carpenter; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Brown of Canisteo; three grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Robertson Funeral Home of Hornell. A service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Almond Union of Churches with the Rev. Douglas Passage and the Rev. J. Henry Rude officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond. Memorial contributions may be made to the Almond Union of Churches or Southern Tier Hospicare Corp., 175 Grange Central Ave., Elmira Heights, N.Y., 14903.

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ALMA M. CARTER Funeral services for Mrs. Alma M. Carter, 86, of Chester are scheduled for Friday, April 6, 1990, 2 p.m., at the Schroeder-McClure Funeral Chapel in Chester. Mrs. Carter was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the pastor, Rev. Joseph Scheets, will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Coulterville Cemetery. Mrs. Carter, the widow of Willis Carter Sr., died at Memorial Hospital in Chester on Tuesday, April 3, 1990. Friends may call at the chapel today, Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to the time of the service. Memorial gifts are preferred for the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Carter was born in Coulterville on June 2, 1903, a daughter of George and Edna (Wisely) Purdy. She and Mr. Carter were married on Feb. 2, 1923, at Carbondale. For several years they owned and operated a grocery store. She is survived by a son, Wills C. Carter Jr. of Chester, a brother, Clyde Purdy of Port O'Connor, Texas; four grandchildren, Jim Carter, Pam Frazer and Marsha Davitz, all of Chester, and Nancy Howie of Bridgeton, Mo., and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother, and a grandson.

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Jeffrey Neil Carter Jeffrey Neil Carter of 1536 High School Drive, Brentwood, Mo., died suddenly in an auto accident between Claryville and Perryville, Mo. on Monday, April 16. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a pharmicist by occupation. Born in Chester on November 3, 1949, he was the son of Willis C. Carter Jr. and Dolores Wolff Carter. He married Suzanne Ivanuck in Chester on Sept. 4, 1970. Survivors include his mother, who resides in Chester; his father, also of Chester; one brother, James W. Carter of Walsh and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Carter, Sr., also of Chester. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 18 at the Welge Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Kribs officiating. Interment was at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Evansville.

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WILLIS C. CARTER, SR. Willis C. Carter Sr., 83, of Chester, died November 28, 1986 at Chester Memorial Hospital. He was a retired merchant and a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Optimist Club. Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 1 at Schroeder-McClure Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joseph Scheets officiating. Burial was in Coulterville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Born October 17, 1903 at Alto Pass, he was the son of Calvin and Mary Elizabeth Coble Carter. He married Alma M. Purdy February 2, 1923 at Carbondale and she survives. In addition he is survived by one son, Willis C. Carter Jr. of Chester; two sisters, LaWanda Wiley of Effingham and Clyde Anderson of San Diego, California; a grandson, James Carter of Chester; three step-granddaughters, Pam Frazer and Marsha Davitz, both of Chester, and Nancy Howie of St. Louis; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two infant sons, one brother, eight sisters and one grandson.

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Willis 'Willie' Carter CHESTER -- Willis "Willie" Carter, 73, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Schroeder-McClure Funeral Home, with the Rev. Phil Keeton officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Family Wishes. Mr. Carter was a retired butcher. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Chester VFW and American Legion. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born on Oct. 17, 1926, in Coulterville to Willis C., and Alma M. (Purdy) Carter. He married Gladys Zang Howie on June 16, 1969, in Chester. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Terry Frazer and Marsha and Fred Davitz, all of Chester, and Nancy and Bob Roth of Versailles, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Matt, Greg and Megan Davitz, all of Chester, and Kim Roth of St. Louis, Mo. His parents, one son and two brothers preceded him in death.

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CASEY, Edward R., late of 83 Spring St. The funeral was Monday, Jan. 13, with mass at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Rose Church. Interment, St. Rose Cemetery. Mr. Casey died Friday, Jan. 10, in St. Joseph's Hospital after an illness. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Thomas and Sarah Haggerty Casey, he formerly resided in Philadelphia where he was employed as a representative for Prudential Insurance Co. and upon his retirement in 1957 he moved back to Carbondale. An Army veteran of World War I, he was a member of the USAAC attached to the French Army and was a member of Archer Epler Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Upper Darby. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, its Holy Name Society, and Carbondale Council, Knights of Columbus. He attended Villanova University where he played football. He is survived by his widow, the former Nellie Outman; a son, Atty. Edward R. Casey Jr., Chalfont, Pa.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Coplan, Eggertsville, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews.

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Edward R. Casey Mr. Edward Raymond Casey, age 79, of Flowery Branch, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Raymond Casey and Ellen Ann Outman Casey of Carbon-dale, Pennsylvania. Mr. Casey was born on March 27, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Villanova University and Villanova University School of Law in Villanova, Pennsylvania. He was a retired Administrative Law Judge from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He practiced law and served as First Assistant Public Defender and Chief Trial Counsel for the office of the Public Defender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Casey served in the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Munsan, Korea (38th Parallel) in 1946. Surviving family members include: Kathleen Casey, wife of 35 years; sons and daughters, Edward R. Casey, Andrew J. Casey, Michael E. Casey, Anne Marie Casey Bongiovi, and Ellen T. Casey Poulin; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Casey was a member of the Prince Of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA, with the viewing at 9:30 a.m., and the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, February 4, 2008. Private burial in the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers, any donations may be offered to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Prince Of Peace Catholic Church, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, in memory of Edward R. Casey. Arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA. 770-932-1133. www. flaniganfuneralhome.com

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CASSADEY, Daisy Amelia - 55 year old, native of Michigan and resident of San Bernardino for 23 years. Funeral services held at Mark H. Shaw, Co.

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GORDON L. CASSADEY SR Retired Plumber Gordon Lee Cassadey Sr., 78, of San Bernardino died Thursday at St. Bernardine Medical Center. The cause of death is unknown, pending a doctor's report. Cassadey, a native of Battle Creek, Mich., lived in San Bernardino County 74 years. He worked as a plumber for Hansen Plumbing for 25 years and was a member of Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union Local 364. Survivors include his wife, Josphine; a son, Gordon Lee of San Bernardino; two daughters, June Amaral of San Bernardino and Kathie Geier of Riverside; one grandchild. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, with chapel service at 1:30 p.m., both at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, 570 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. The family suggests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, Inland Empire Chapter, 2060 Chicago Ave., Suite C5, Riverside 92507.

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GORDON CASSADEY, JR. Auto Supply Manager Gordon Lee Cassadey Jr., 44, of San Bernardino died of complications from cancer Friday at St. Bernardine Medical Center. Cassadey was a lifetime resident of San Bernardino. He was Manager of Valley Auto Supply for five years and was an automobile enthusiast. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Anne of San Bernardino; and two sisters, June Amaral and Kathie Geier, both of Riverside. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mountain View Cemetery, 570 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino.

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Harold Cassaday, 85, S.B. Harold H. Cassaday, 85, of 175 W. Olive St., San Bernardino, died yesterday in an Alta Loma hospital. He was born in Michigan and was a nine-month resident of San Bernardino and a 50 year resident of California. Survivors include two sons, Gordon and Joseph; and four grandchildren. Private graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. View Cemetery, Mark B. Shaw Co. in charge.

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CASSADEY, Joseph Leiner- 67 years old, 55 year resident of San Bernardino, died in San Bernardino Hospital. A Battle Creek, Michigan native. He was a painter and a WWII veteran, before retiring. Survivors: Son Donald of Los Angeles and brother Gordon of San Bernardino. Interned at Riverside National Cemetery.

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JOSEPHINE M. CASSADEY San Bernardino Resident Josephine Marie Cassadey, 82, of San Bernardino died of heart failure at home Tuesday. Cassadey, a native of Erie, Pa., lived in San Bernardino 52 years. She was Catholic. Survivors include her son, Gordon Lee Jr. of San Bernardino; two daughters, June Amaral of San Bernardino and Kathie Geier of Riverside; three brothers, Tony Orlando of Erie, Pa., Mike Orlando and Jim Orlando, both of Arizona; three sisters, Rita Tavernese of Oxnard, Mary Zielonis and Rosie Carter, both of Erie, Pa.; and one grandchild. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. today at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mountain View Cemetery, 570 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. The family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association, 1250 E. Cooley Drive, Colton 92324.

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William R. Chamberlain "Proud owner of Mandy’s Flowers" Allegany, NY--William R. Chamberlain of N. 5th St. died Monday (May 24, 2004) in the Olean General Hospital. Born April 23, 1940 in Salamanca, NY he was the son of William R. Chamberlain and Katherine F. Outman Chouinard. On April 29, 1961 at St. Mary’s Church in Little Valley, NY he married Janice L. Wymer who survives. Mr. Chamberlain attended school in Salamanca and graduated from Olean High School. He was employed for 25 years for the former Citizen’s National Bank where he worked as assistant vice president. In 1972 he and his wife purchased Mandy’s Flowers in Olean. It has been a family-run business, growing to include Tuxedo Junction and The Engraving and Embroidery Gift Store. He was a member of the BPOE Lodge #491 in Olean and he enjoyed NASCAR and Buffalo Bills Football. Surviving besides his wife are his mother of Olean, a step mother Helen Pordan of Kenmore, NY; one son Joseph R. (Sherry) Chamberlain of Allegany; two daughters Lisa (Larry) Armstrong and Amy (Tom) Hall, both of Olean; five grandchildren Alexia Chamberlain, Brandi Scull, Nathan Armstrong, Emily Hall and Tommy Hall; one brother Chuck (Marianne) Chamberlain of Salamanca; one sister Sandy (Jay) Fischer of Indiana; 1 great aunt Helen Agnelli of Salamanca and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father and a great grandmother Mary France. At Mr. Chamberlain’s request, there will be no public visitation. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held Thursday (May 27, 2004) at 11:00am in Living Waters Church (formerly Rhema Christian Fellowship Church) 3036 W. State St. Olean. Rev. Michael Nolder, assisted by Fr. Gregory Dobson of St. Mary of the Angels Church, will officiate. The family will receive friends at a luncheon in the church fellowship hall immediately after the service. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Heart Association 25 Hazelwood Drive W. Amherst, NY 14228, the American Diabetes Association 315 Alberta Drive Amherst, NY 14226 or to the Allegany Fire Department. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.

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Nancy Chapman Nancy Chapman, aged 73, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Claude; and daughters, Barb (Herschel) Napper, Cindy (Bryan) Asper, and Kathy (Jack) Holwerda; 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. There will be no public service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Christian Rest Home, 1000 Edison, NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Arrangements by: Memorial Alternatives 2432 Fuller NE 363-3700.

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CHAPPELL Blanche G. Lifelong resident of Westfield, PA Age 94, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2001 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. She was born March 26, 1906 in Westfield, PA, the daughter of Ralph and Ada Townsend Outman. She was a homemaker. She and her husband ran a grocery store and the Long Horn Rest for many years as well as operating a farm. She was a former tax collector for Westfield Twp., a member of the Peoples Church of Potterbrook and the Potterbrook Happy Hour Club. She is survived by niece, Joyce Troccia of Elmira, NY; nephew, James and Eileen Peet of Elmira, NY; grandnieces and nephews, Hal Troccia Jr., Patricia and Ken Alexander, Susan Troccia, Michael and Nicole Troccia, Ann-Marie Zepp, Kenneth and June Newman, Glenn Probst and Marge Seamon; and several other grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph in 1973; a sister, Marjorie Peet and brother, Paul Outman. Friends are invited to call at the Kenyon Funeral Home, 222 W. Main St., Westfield, PA, Saturday 1:00 to 2:00 PM where funeral services will be following calling hours at 2:00 pm. Rev. Michael Jayne officiating. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Westfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the People Church of Potterbrook. KENYON WESTFIELD

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RANDOLPH O. CHAPPELL Randolph O. Chappell, 65, of Westfield, R2, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1973 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born July 29, 1908 in Westfield, the son of Otis Guy and Helen Buck Chappell. He was a member of the Troupsburg Masonic Lodge, a director of Grange Insurance Company and a member of the Potter Brook Eulalia Grange. Mr. Chappell was the Westfield Township tax collector. He is survived by his wife, Blanche; one brother, Gilbert; nieces and nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the Watkins Funeral Home, Westfield, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will be held there Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery.

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March 20, 1880: Died: Betsy Ann Chatham aged 62 years. Mrs. Chatham was born near Lake George in the State of New York and came to California in the early days of the great excitement over the discovery of gold. She early embraced Christianity, and it is with consolation her family and friends and relatives know that what is their loss is her gain and that they may meet in the unknown future of eternity. Mrs. Chatham was the mother of eight children, four of whom had preceded her to the spirit land, and leaves to mourn her departure from this land an aged mother, a brother, husband, four children, eighteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Reverend W. H. Howard preached a memorial service over the remains of the deceased Thursday afternoon and a large concourse of relatives, friends, Odd Fellows and Masons (of which two orders she was a member) followed her to the grave.

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CHRISTLER - Elmer Christler, aged 74, of 4345 Fillmore St., Jenison, passed away at the Pontiac General Hospital Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Mildred) Alexander of Fennville, Mrs. Frank (Frances) VerLee of Bloomfield Hills and Mrs. Jay (Evelyn) DeNeff of Pontiac; one son, Rev. Lloyd Christler of Oak Grove, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. William Fitzgerald of Big Rapids, Mrs. Lucy Mathewson of Elmira and Mrs. Mabel Courson of Grandville. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Bauer Wesleyan Methodist Church, Rev. Timothy Straub officiating. Relatives will meet at 1:45 in the Fellowship Room. Interment Georgetown Cemetery. Members of the family will be at the VanderLaan Funeral Home, Hudsonville, Thursday evening from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

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CHRISTLER - Rev. Lloyd E. Christler, aged 63, of Houghton Lake, formerly of Saline; died in Memorial Hospital, Ormond Beach, FL, September 30, 1992. Rev. Christler was the father of Houghton Lake Funeral Director, Stanley Christler and Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Pastor, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Christler, Higgins Lake. Rev. Christler was born in Georgetown Twp., MI, July 2, 1929, the son of Elmer and Carrie (Timmerman) Christler. He married Betty I. Hicks, who survives, August 8, 1952, in Marion, IN. Other survivors include another son, Bradley of Marysville; two daughters, Gayle and husband Mike Scott of Munising and Dianne and husband Bob Lane of Battle Creek; daughter-in-law, Bonnie and five grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Mildred Alexander of Grand Rapids, Frances Verlee of Bloomfield Hills and Evelyn DeNeff of Florida; a cousin, Ray B. Porter of Paulding, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Christler was ordained as a minister in 1952, serving with the Wesleyan Church from 1952 to 1959. He served United Methodist Churches in Oak Grove - Cohoctah, MI, Vernon, Ontonagon Larger Parish, Port Huron, Walled Lake and Saline, from which he retired in 1992 due to ill health. He was President of MICAP and MADIF, was a Board Member of the Saline Area Social Services, was Past President of the Saline Kiwanis Club and served on many boards in the Detroit United Methodist Conference. Services were held at Saline United Methodist Church, October 5, with Rev. Dr. Robert E. Horton assistant to the Bishop and Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Christler and Rev. Paul Donelson officiating. Burial was at Roscommon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saline United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake.

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ARTHUR CHRYSLER The Rev. Arthur Chalmers Chrysler, 68, died Thursday, July 20, 1995 in the crash of a small airplane after takeoff from Grand Haven Memorial Airpark. He was a veteran of World War II serving the U.S. Army in Japan, where he and his wife, Joyce, later served as missionaries. Surviving are his wife Joyce of Grand Rapids; son Bruce (Patricia) Chrysler of Liberty, S.C.; daughters Sheryl (Mark) Boyer of Albion and Jerry Anne (Greg) Gleason of Grand Haven; grandchildren Chadwick (Tamao) Chrysler and Joanell (David) Winchester; great grandson Phillip Daniel Winchester; brother Donald (Merle) Chrysler of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are being made through Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel in Grand Rapids.

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Source: The Grand Rapids Herald newspaper, Grand Rapids, MI, March 8, 1928 edition, page 3

FRED CHRYSLER Fred Chrysler died Tuesday afternoon at his home, 833 Lyon St. NE. He is survived by his wife; one son, Freeman, two grandsons; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Merica and Mrs. Stella Timmerman and three brothers, Orson, Frank and Freeman. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will take place in Marne Cemetery.

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Source: The Grand Rapids Press newspaper, Grand Rapids, MI, September 9, 1932 edition, page 23:

CHRYSLER - Freeman Chrysler, aged 58, passed away Wednesday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Stella Timmeren of Bauer. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. May Meredith of Lansing and Mrs. Stella Knoll of Byron Center; one son, Samuel of Georgetown; two brothers, Orson and Frank of Grand Rapids, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Merica of Warren, Ind., and Mrs. Stella Timmeren of Bauer. Funeral services, private, will be held at Mrs. Timmeren's home Monday at 12 o'clock and at Bauer Methodist church at 12:30. Burial in Georgetown cemetery. Arrangements by Wolbrick, Allendale.

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CHRYSLER -- Gearldean Chrysler went to be with her Lord and her loved ones on Friday, December 26, 1997. She last resided in Zephyrhills, FL, where she celebrated her 90th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman; son, Arthur; and grandson, Donald Chrysler II. Her survivors are one son, Donald and wife, Merle; a daughter-in-law, Joyce (Valkema) Chrysler; grandchildren, Arthur Bud and Cheryl Chrysler, William Freeman and Binnie Chrysler, Vicki Chrysler, Bruce and Patricia Chrysler, Mark and Sheryl (Chrysler) Boyer, and Greg and Jerry Anne (Chrysler) Gleason. She leaves 13 great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visiting hours at Throop Funeral Home will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 29. Funeral Services at the Coopersville Bible Church, 334 Pine Street at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, Pastor Timothy McGarvey officiating. Memorials to Hospice of Hernando/Pasco Co., Fort King Rd., Zephyrhills, FL.

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CHRYSLER -- Mrs. Grace Idella Chrysler, aged 86, of 990 Woodmont NW, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 1972. Surviving are a son, Freeman Chrysler of Walker; two grandsons, Rev. Claude D. and Arthur C. Chrysler, both of Walker; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers Wallace and George Cross, both of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Chrysler reposes at the VanStrien - Alman Funeral Home, 1833 Plainfield NE, where services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Marvin J. Hiddema, of Georgetown Community Church, officiating. Interment Marne Cemetery, Marne, Mich. Friends may meet the family at the chapel Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangments by Gerald L. Walcott.

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CHRYSLER -- Mr. Ray Freeman Chrysler, aged 85, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 31, 1990. He was a Building Contractor for many years and also worked for the City of Walker as Building Inspector and Assessor. He was a charter member of the Coopersville Bible Church. He is survived by his wife, Gearldean; his children, Rev. Donald and Merle Chrysler, and Rev. Arthur and Joyce Chrysler; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Timothy McGarvey officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to the Coopersville Bible Church would be appreciated. Mr. Chrysler reposes at the funeral home, where relatives and friends may meet his family Friday 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon until the time of Service. VANT HOF CHAPEL 851 Leonard N.W.

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EUGENE CHRYSTLER Meadow Vista resident Eugene Jay Chrystler died January 18, 1994. He was 70. Mr. Chrystler was born October 4, 1923, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He lived in Meadow Vista since September 1989 and was a former resident of West Covina for 15 years. He was a master mechanic with Allis-Chalmers. He served in the Air Force in Korea during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Irene, and his sisters, Gladys Erhart, Clair Kolkman and Connie Veen, all of Michigan. A memorial service is Monday, January 24, at 11 a.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1115 Combie Road, Meadow Vista.

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EX-FIREMAN DIES AT 80 Frank Chrystler Was Driver of Pumper A Fireman who retired 15 years ago after serving the city department for 30 years died Thursday morning in Butterworth Hospital after a two year illness. Frank Chrystler, 80, of 616 Bates St., S.E., was the driver of a pumper at engine houses No. 4 and 6. He was stationed at No. 4 for 24 years and served his last years at the Grandville Ave., SW Station. Born in Georgetown township, Mr. Chrystler lived in Grand Rapids since 1914. He was a member for 20 years of Wealthy Street Baptist Church and was active in the Men's Bible Class. Survivors include his wife, Jessie; two sons, Harold and Eugene, trouble-shooters for Continental Motors of Muskegon operating out of California; seven daughters, Mrs. Suel (Dora) Long, Mrs. Harold (Mildred) McConnell, Mrs. Gerald (Claire) Kolkman and Mrs. Donald (Connie) Veen, all of Grand Rapids; Mrs. George (Nellie) Plescher of Sparta, Mrs. Neal (Hazel) VanOeveren of Allendale and Mrs. Edward (Gladys) Erhardt of Rockford; 34 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Stella Timmerman of Bauer. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Wealthy Street Baptist Church, with Dr. David Otis Fuller officiating. The body is at the Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery.

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Source: The Grand Rapids Herald newspaper, Grand Rapids, MI, March 25, 1928 edition, page 3

PAUL CHRYSTLER RITES IN CHARGE OF FIREMEN The body of Paul Chrystler, 26, of 6 Rose St. SW, fatally injured last Sunday when struck bya ladder truck from his own station, was borne to the grave yesterday afternoon by fellow employees of engine house No. 7, while another group of firemen in uniform composed a guard of honor. Services were held from the Church of the Bretheren, Darwin Ave. and Burton St. SE and interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Joseph Bush, William Corbey, Thomas Nerrin, John Van Oostendorp, William Hemphill and Amos Poe.

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CHRYSTLER -- Mr. Richard Paul Chrystler, aged 57 of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 21, 1985 at St. Marys Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Madeline; His children, Karen and Dick Plummer of Wyoming; one grandson, Daniel; one brother, Louis Kaminski of Lowell; two sisters, Elenor Seiting of Kentwood, and Peggy Hooker of Standale. Funeral services will be held at the SULLIVAN-BORR FUNERAL HOME, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The family will meet relatives and friends from 7 to 9 Monday and Tuesday evenings at the funeral home. SULLIVAN-BORR

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Lola Mae Clement Lola Mae Clement, 92, went to sleep in Jesus, Nov. 28, 1994. She resided at Richland Life Care 4 years and 9 months. Lola was preceded in death by her mother, father, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and husband, Ben P. Clement. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Murry Smith of Richland, 2 grandchildren, Patricia Mullin, Kenneth and Sheila Smith; 4 great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Chaney and Kyle Smith and Jessica Mullins, all of Richland; 3 half brothers and 1 half sister, all of Illinois. Lola was a 60-year member of Richland chapter Order of Eastern Star. Graveside services will be conducted by George Sova of Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church and Order of Eastern Star at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 1994, in Resthaven Cemetery, Richland.

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GERALD CLUTE Gerald Dwight Clute split his time between the redwoods along Austin Creek and the palm trees of the tropics. The longtime Cazadero resident died of cancer on June 22 at his daughter's home in Pinole. He was 64. A memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pinole, with the Rev. Michael Galvin officiating. Born on Christmas Eve, 1932, in Richmond, he was raised and attended school in that East Bay city. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, then worked as a merchant seaman for Matson Navigation Co. for 30 years. He was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. "He traveled all over, but he especially liked to go to Hawaii," said his daughter, Susan Marie Campbell of Pinole. "He also loved the redwoods, and he moved to a place along Austin Creek in Cazadero 25 years ago." She said her father was a "great, easy-going guy" who liked to hang out at the Pink Elephant in Monte Rio. In addition to Campbell, Clute is survived by his former wife, Elaine Cyr Clute,San Pablo; another daughter, Cathy Anne Clute, Fairfield; sisters, Marilou Rusich and Phyllis Outman, both of Antioch, Edna Collins, Sunnyvale, Darlene Mattos, Davis, and Karen Woolworth, Cazadero; brothers, Dale Clute, San Pablo, John Clute, St. Helena, Grover Clute, Lake County, and Charles Clute, Texas; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by the Neptune Society. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 4195, Walnut Creek, 94596.

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CLUTE, Grover -- In San Jose, Tuesday, May 31, 1977. Grover Clute, father of Gail Clute of Cupertino, Lillian Bergfeld of San Francisco, Dorothy Popejoy of Wynnewood, Oklamhoma, Georgia Hennessy of Cupertino, Jean Claman of Whittier, California, & Shirley Zilembo of San Leandro. Aged 83 years. A member of the Masonic Lodge of Seattle Washington. Friends are invited to attend services at the Gienger & Hayes Funeral Home, 795 Cuesta Dr. at Miramonte, Mt. View on Thursday, June 2, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Alta Mesa Cemetery.

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Helen Iola Clute Antioch March 25, 1901 - Dec. 4, 1992 Helen Iola Clute, a homemaker, died Friday at her daughter's home in Antioch. She was 91. The native of Stronghurst, Ill., moved to Antioch eight months ago from Pittsburg. She was a former resident of Richmond. She had worked as a nurse's aide in Sunnyvale and Antioch and was a member of the Richmond Loyal Order of Moose and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Dale Clute of San Pablo, John Harrison Clute of St. Helena, Grover Dwight Clute of Clearlake Highlands, Charles Richard Clute of Trinity, Texas, and Gerald Dwayne Clute of Cazadero; daughters, Marilou Rusich of Antioch, Edna Mae Collins of Sunnyvale, Phyllis June Outman of Antioch, Darlene R. Mattos of Davis, and Karen Rebecca Woolworth of Monte Rio; sister, Thelma Swisher of Iowa; brother, Jack Swisher of Iowa; 34 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Her husband of 47 years, John Harrison Clute, died in 1963. Services: Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Directors, Antioch. Memorial Gifts: To charity.

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John H. Clute John H. Clute, a retired plumber, died in a San Jose hospital Monday after a long illness. Clute, who lived at 443 Bryan Ave., Sunnyvale, moved to this area from Richmond four years ago. He was born in Missouri and was 74 when he died. He is survived by his widow, Helen Clute of Sunnyvale; sons Dale Clute of Pinole, John and Gerald Clute of Richmond, Grover Clute of Mountain View and Charles Clute of Holland; daughters Marilou Rusich and Phyllis Outman of Pinole, Darlene Mattos of Davis, and Karen Woolworth and Edna Collins of Sunnyvale; brother Grover Clute of Stockton; sister Myrtle Demaree of Colorado; 33 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Hays Chapel, Mountain View. Burial will be in Alta Mesa Memorial Park.

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Clute, John Harrison, 79, on March 23, 2003, of St. Helena, formerly of Richmond. Retired Fire Captain. Survived by his wife Dora. Private services were held on March 23, 2003. Arrangements by Morrison Funeral Chapel of St. Helena, CA.

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COLLINS Alma G. (nee Rowe) Collins, 80, Dittmer, died Friday, Jan. 31, at Lutheran Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born Jan. 4, 1912, in Desloge to Martin W. and Mary (nee Roubidoux) Rowe. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Forrest Collins. She is survived by two sisters, Thelma Hickman, Dittmer and Angelee Sandidge, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and one brother, Harlan Rowe, Arnold. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were Feb. 4 at Chapel Hill Mortuary of Cedar Hill with the Rev. Harold Luckritz officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in south St. Louis County.

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Collins COLLINS, FORREST E., Tues., Nov. 14, 1972, beloved husband of Alma Rowe Collins, beloved son of Leona M. Guittar, dear brother of Annabelle Melson, Leona Johnson, Shirley Hanson, Parnell, Harvey and Elbert Guittar, our dear brother-in-law, uncle and nephew. Funeral from WHITE MULDEN Chapel, 118 N. Florissant, Ferguson, Fri., Nov. 17, 1 p.m. Interment National Cemetery. Retired member of I.B.M. Co. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred. Visitation after 2 p.m., Thurs.

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John Collins, 80 John Bertrand Collins, age 80 of Leonidas, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Sherwood Township on Dec. 23, 1929, the son of Russell and Ruth Ann (Homan) Collins. John attended country schools and worked at his father’s grocery in Scotts while growing up. He later engaged in general farming and was a truck driver delivering livestock for Outman Farms in Leonidas. John established his own backhoe and trenching business, and at various times served as the cemetery sexton for seven townships, including Leonidas, Wakeshma, and Athens. He was an active member of the Factoryville Bible Church where he served on the church board and was a Sunday school teacher and usher. Winters would find John plowing snow for family, neighbors, and shut-ins. He was a collector of Ageless Iron tractor cards. John was married to Arlene Outman in Leonidas on Aug. 18, 1956. She survives along with five children, Beth Bennett (Rev. Curtis) of Mendon, John Samuel Collins of Leonidas, Ronald Collins (Lisa) of Athens, Carolyn Collins of Leonidas, and Sue Eakins (Donnie) of Kentwood; 21 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ann Lander (Tim) of Richland, Dorothy Handy of Battle Creek, and Shirley Aspinall (Cliff) of Gales Ferry, CT; a sister-in-law, Colleen Habermahl (Tim) of Lennon; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Richard Inman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Louise Wheeler-Collins; and by two brothers, David and Stephen Collins. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, and from noon- 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Factoryville Bible Church, 1291 Factoryville Rd., Athens, MI 49011. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Rev. Fred Goebert, Rev. Merritt Johnson, and Rev. Curtis Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Burr Oak Cemetery in the village of Athens. Memorials may be directed to either the Factoryville Bible Church, the Leonidas Bible Church, or to the family. An online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.

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CONNOR, RUTH (nee Outman) -- Wed. Jan. 6, 1943, 6:30 a.m., dearly beloved wife of Julian Connor, dear mother of Nancy, dear daughter of Leonard and Irene Outman, dear sister of James and Private First Class John Outman, our dear sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, granddaughter and niece. Remains will lie in state at family residence, 3523 Sidney, until Sat., Jan. 9, 12 noon. Funeral services from Lafayette Park Methodist Church, 2300 Lafayette, same dday, 2 p.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.

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Genesee, Pa. - Phyllis Outman Cook, 67, of Genesee, formerly of Shongo, N.Y., died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. Survivors include two sons, Lewis S. Cook of Genesee and Bucky Cook of Lakeland, Fla. and her parents, Urvil and Ethel Outman of Genesee. Calling hours are 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the Olney Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Ulysses. Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours at 12 p.m. Friday.

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Dell G. Cooper Dell G. Cooper, 56, 910 27th S.E. Edmonds, died Monday at his home. He was born in Colfax and had lived in Seattle and Everett until 1950 when he was sent to Wake Island as a communications specialist for the Federal Aviation Agency for eight years. He was a life member of the Society of Airway Pioneers: Everett Elks Lodge No. 479 and a member of Everett Chapter No. 193, National Assn. of Retired Civil Employees. He is survived by his widow Rhoda Cooper, two sons, Norman of Spokane and Howard of Edmonds: two sisters, Mrs. Gerald Schaefer of Port Angeles and Mrs. John Edlund of Coos Bay, Oregon, and three grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Cassidy-Jerread Funeral Home, Everett, under the direction of Beck Funeral Home, Edmonds. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

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Mrs. Cooper of Kingston Passes Away Kingston, March 6. -- Mrs. Mary Cooper, 95, dies at 7:50 p. m. Sunday, March 5, 1950 at St. Mary's Hospital, DeKalb. She had fallen recently and broken her hip, and in spite of blood transfusions failed to regain her health. She had made her home with her niece, Mrs. R. S. Tazewell in Kingston for the past several years. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Cooper Funeral Home in Genoa with Rev. J. Ray Neiser of the Kingston Methodist Church officiating. Graveside services will be on Wednesday afternoon at Mammoth Spring, Ark.

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MRS. CORDER TAKEN BY DEATH Rites Held in Alma, Vestaburg on Tuesday Prayer services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Wright funeral home for Mrs. Sarah Jane Corder, 90, who died early Sunday morning at the home of a son, Fred Corder, 117 State Street, Alma, where she had made her home the past ten years. The funeral service was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Vestaburg church, the Rev. Charles B. Hahn officiating with burial in Vestaburg Cemetery. Mrs. Corder was born in 1963* in Ohio, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Middaugh. Prior to the death of her husband, William, 11 years ago, they owned and operated a farm near Vestaburg. Surviving are three sons; Frank Corder, of Vestaburg, Ira Corder of Lansing; and Fred Corder of Alma. She also leaves two grand-daughters, Machel Rae Miller and Rilla Borden, both of McBride; a great grandson, Donald Bollinger of Jackson and a great grand-daughter, Frances Cross of Jackson. * Should be 1863

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JAMES AVERY CORN James Avery Corn, 53, passed away Dec. 2, 1996 of cancer. Born May 3, 1943 in Tacoma, Wash., a son of Newton Eugene and Dorothy Louise Murphy Corn, James married Loretta Mamie Outman. They later divorced. James then married Marilyn Houghton Jan. 30, 1974 in Elko, Nev. He was owner and operator of J.A. Corn Welding. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, of Centerville; two sons and three daughters, William E. Corn, El Sobrante, Calif.; James R. Corn, Woods Cross; Deborah K. Parker, Sacramento, Calif.; Janette L. Corn, Centerville; Julie Ann Corn, Centerville; four grandchildren; mother, Dorothy L. Corn, Boise; and brother, Donald Corn, El Sobrante, Calif.. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and one granddaughter, Taylor Alexandria. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m., at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 No. 400 E., where friends may call Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in Middleton, Idaho on Saturday with a graveside service at noon.

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Source: The Evening Leader newspaper, Corning, Steuben Co., NY (April 12, 1934):

Mrs. Charles Cornish Elmer, Pa. - Apr. 12 - Mrs. Ruth Cornish died of pneumonia at her home here Sunday evening. Besides her husband, Charles Cornish, she is survived by two small children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Jeffers of this place and several brothers and sisters.

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COURSON -- Mr. Frank Courson, Jr., aged 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away August 21, 1991. Surviving are his cousins, Al Irving Courson of Wyoming, Wayne Raddetz of California. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment Grandville Cemetery. SULLIVAN-BORR CHAPEL COOK FUNERAL HOME

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COURSON -- Mrs. Mabel Courson, aged 76, of 4002 1/2 Prairie, Grandville, passed away Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital. Surviving are one son, Frank Jr., at home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ella Fitzgerald of Big Rapids and Mrs. Lucy Matthewson of Alba. Mrs. Courson reposes at the Posthumus Funeral Home, Chapel of the Fountains, where services will be held Saturday at 1:30, with the Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Interment Wyoming Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Friday evening 7 to 9.

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JAMES COVERT ELKLAND, PA.-James Covert, 26, of 101 Buffalo St., died Saturday as a result of injuries received when struck by a car Saturday evening in Woodhull, N.Y. Mr. Covert was born Sept. 26, 1942, in Wellsville, N.Y., a son of Marvin and Vera Outman Covert Sr. He had been employed as a farm laborer. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Mrs. Patricia Bartoo of Ulysses; a brother, Marvin Covert Jr. of Elkland; and his maternal grandfather, Byron Outman of Genesee. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Koch and Kear Funeral Home in Ulysses. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the West Bingham Community Church, The Rev. Basil Houghtaling, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Genesee Cemetery.

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Vera Covert Vera Covert, 82, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Elkland, PA, died Saturday, August 18, 2001 in the Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born April 12, 1919, in Harrison Valley, PA, she was the daughter of Byron and Nora Jeffers Outman. On August 17, 1940, in West Clarksville, NY, she married Marvin C. Covert, who predeceased her in 1986. A longtime resident of Elkland, she was employed by Corning Inc. for many years, retiring in 1981. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Duane (Patricia) Bartoo of Ulysses, PA; a son, Marvin (Connie) Covert Jr., of Addison, NY; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, James Covert, in 1969. Friends may call Wednesday, August 22, 2001, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home, Ulysses, PA, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Paster Harold Kiel will officiate. Burial will be in Genesee Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

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RUTH M. CRANE Ruth M. Crane, age 71, of 4550 E. Arnold Lake Road, Harrison, passed away on July 29, 1982 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant after a lingering illness. Ruth was born on April 1, 1911, in Flint, Michigan the daughter of James H. and Florence I (Outman) VanPelt. Ruth M. Crane was united in marriage to Lester Crane in Owosso, Michigan on August 15, 1932. Mr. Crane preceded her in death in 1950. Ruth was a very ardent sportswoman, loving the outdoors as well as all types of hunting and fishing. Surviving are her mother Mrs. Florence VanPelt of Owosso; one son, James Crane of East Lansing; one daughter, Mrs. James (Shirley) Hamp of Harrison; one brother, Douglas VanPelt of Owosso; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of other friends, relatives and neighbors. Services were held Friday, July 30, 1982 at 1:00 p.m. from the Oak Hills Cemetery in Owosso. Memorial contributions are requested to the United Rescue Ambulance Service of Harrison or the Clare County Sheriff's Department, Harrison. Funeral arrangements were by Coker Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.

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Margaret E. Crawford MOUNT MORRIS -- Margaret Esther Crawford, 92, of Mount Morris, died Thursday, April 17, 1997, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris. Born Sept. 7, 1904, in Kingston, she was the daughter of Roy and Mamie (Outman) Tazewell. She married Mark L. Crawford June 26, 1929, in Kingston. He died March 13, 1997. She was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1922, and received her teaching certificate from Northern Illinois State Teachers College in DeKalb in 1924. She taught first grade in Mount Morris Public Schools. She was a member of Disciples United Methodist Church in Mount Morris and the United Methodist Women. She was a charte and 67-year member of Chapter CU P.E.O. sisterhood and also served as past president and delegate to the Supreme Convention. Surviving are a daughter, Marcia (Harold) Sterenberg of Mount Morris; two granddaughters, Cheryl (Todd) Johnson of Streamwood and Julie Sterenberg of Fairfield, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband; a grandson, David A. Sterenberg; and a brother, Richard A. Tazewell. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Disciples United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Swinson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Dixon. Friends may call Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Memorials may be made to Disciples United Methodist Church or Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris is assisting the family.

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Mark L. Crawford MOUNT MORRIS -- Mark LeRoy Crawford, 91, lifelong Mount Morris resident, died Thursday, March 13, 1997, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris. Son of Mark LeRoy and Maude (Miller) Crawford, he was born Oct. 5, 1905, in Mount Morris, and graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1922. He and Margaret Tazewell were married June 26, 1929, in Kingston. He was production manager at Watt Publishing for 29 years, and also worked in the editorial department at Kable Printing Company 25 years. He was a member of Disciples United Methodist Church and Samuel H. Davis Masonic Lodge 96, both of Mount Morris. He served as secretary to Printing House Craftsmen, Mount Morris School Board and Trinity Lutheran Church Council. Surviving family members include his wife; one daughter, Marica (Harold) Sterenberg of Mount Morris; two grandchildren, Cheryl (Todd) Johnson of Hoffman Estates and Julie Sterenberg of Fairfield, Iowa. Preceding him in death were one grandson, David Sterenberg, and two sisters, Mary Jenison and Mildred Brownell. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Disciples United Methodist with the Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Swinson officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Dixon. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Monday to time of service at the church. A memorial fund has been established for Disciples United Methodist Church and Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements were by Funch Funeral Home, Mount Morris.

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CREEKPAUM -- In Santa Rosa, October 17, 1979, Irene D. Creekpaum of Santa Rosa, beloved mother of David Darnall of Washington, Allen Creekpaum of Illinois, Billy Creekpaum of Missouri, John Creekpaum of Modesto and Fred Creekpaum of Santa Rosa, loving daughter of Lela Reese of Illinois, dear sister of Allen Reese, Braline Schoenberger, Frances Simons, Fred Reese and Terry Reese, all of Illinois; also survived by 21 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Illinois, age 64 years. A member of the Ladies of the Moose. Friends are invited to attend services on Monday, October 22, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. at the DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES with the Officers of the Ladies of the Moose officiating. Interment Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Friends may call at the DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES after 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 19, 1979.

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SERVICES FOR NELLIE CRISTLER ON MONDAY Mrs. Nellie Mary Cristler, 93, a retired Salvation Army adjutant who served several years in Grand Rapids, died Thursday in Newaygo county hospital at Fremont after a long illness. Mrs. Cristler served with the Salvation Army for 43 years, retiring in 1926 from her Grand Rapids post. She previously served in Iowa and many midwest cities. She moved to her Croton Rd. address in 1949 from Grand Rapids. Born April 28, 1862, in Chelsea, VT, she married George Housden in 1884 at Oalwain, Iowa. He died in 1900. She later married Orson Cristler, who died in 1940. She is survived by a son, George H. Housden of Newaygo, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Salvation Army Temple Corps in Grand Rapids, with Major Herbert Wiseman and Brigadier Cohn officiating. Interment was in Georgetown cemetery in Ottawa county.

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ORSON CRISTLER DIES, SALVATION ARMY WORKER Adjutant Orson Cristler, for 50 years an officer of the Salvation Army, died at his home, 1147 Crosby St. N.W., Tuesday afternoon. Aged 79, Adjutant Cristler had lived in retirement for several years and had been an active member of the West Side Temple Corps until his illness several months ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cristler and step-son, George Housden. The body will lie in state at the home on Crosby St. The funeral service will be conducted by Brigadier H. Pugmire, divisional commander, at the Citadel, 227 Pearl St., Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The divisional headquarters band will play.

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Beverly J. Criteser Battle Creek Beverly J. (Rench) Criteser, 60, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, September 17, 1996, at Battle Creek Health System. She was born February 8, 1936, in Battle Creek to Donald and Hazel (Miller) Rench. She had been an area resident all her life. She was employed many years by Shopper's Fair, where she was head cashier and by Pierce Beauty Supply. She married Gary G. Criteser in Battle Creek on November 24, 1957. He survives. Also surviving are a son, James D. of Kalamazoo; two grandsons; a brother, Leo Rench of Charlevoix; and sisters, Esther Jackson, Dorothy Kajcienski, Marjorie Ismirle, Donna Clarkson, Lois Worthington and Janet Ellison, all of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin daughters, Bernice and Denise Criteser; a brother, Duane Rench and sisters, Doris Rench, Ethel Rench, Elvah Rench and Mildred Siddall. Community involvement, hobbies: Member of American Diabetes Association; enjoyed family activities, cooking, collecting recipes, walking and watching stock car racing. Visitation: After 9 a.m. Friday at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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BLANCHE CROSS Blanche E. Cross, 87, of Beloit, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998 in Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 15, 1910, in Athens, Mich., the daughter of Pearl and Iva M. Wellington Outman*. Blanche married Joseph E. Cross on January 17, 1944 in LaCrosse, Wis. He predeceased her on September 29, 1982. Blanche was formerly employed by Singer Sewing Machine Company and General Motors, both in Detroit, Mich. She was a homemaker and a renowned Poet. Survivors include her son, Charles Steele; her daughter, Carla (Roger) Alford of Beloit; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Lila Moore of Coldwater, Mich.; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; twin daughters, Beverly and Barbara; two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, July 31, 1998, in the Daley, Marphy, Wisch and Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, Wis., with the Rev. Darrell English from Harlem United Methodist Church, Rockford, Ill., officiating. Burial will be in Rickton Cemetery, Rockton, Ill. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. * Should be Perl and Iva M. Outman Wellington

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Fern L. Culp MENDON -- Fern L. Culp, 66 of Mendon, died Friday in Three Rivers Hospital, where she had been a patient for two months. She was born near Athens on July 22, 1899, a daughter of Melvin and Lucy (Garrison) Outman. She had lived in the Mendon area since here marriage to Scott Culp, in 1918, in Conrad, Mont. Mr. Culp preceded in death in 1949. Mrs. Culp attended Colon High School and Western Michigan University. She was a member of the Leonidas Community Church, a Gold Star Mother, and had worked for the Haas Corporation in Mendon for many years, until her retirement this year. Surviving are three sons, Gaylord Culp, of Kalamazoo, Keith, of Mendon, and Kenneth, of Constantine; one daughter, Mrs. Wilfred (Norma) Miller, of Sherwood; one brother, Lloyd Outman, of Leonidas; 19 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. One son, Gordon Culp, died during World War II. Funeral services will be conducted in the Eickhoff Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Rudolph Burnson, pastor of the Leonidas Community Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Leonidas Cemetery.

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CULP, Mr. Gaylord M. 3503 Michael, Kalamazoo Passed away at his home September 26, 1993. He was born November 20, 1918, in Kalispell, MT, the son of Scott and Fern Culp. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. Surviving are 2 sons, Scott Culp of Union Lake, Vaughn and Maureen Culp of Kalamazoo; 2 daughters, Marsha Carroll and Colleen Smith, both of Kalamazoo; and a grandson, Ryan Smith; a sister and her husband, Norma and Wilfred Miller of Colon. Services will be held 12 noon on Wednesday at the Mt. Ever-Rest Chapel with Rev. Greg Bishop of the Northeastern Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be from 11-12 the day of the service at Mt. Ever-Rest Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Northeastern Baptist Church. Arrangements handled by AVINK FUNERAL HOME Schoolcraft

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KEITH CULP Keith Culp, 64, of 29700 Simpson Rd., Mendon, died Friday, February 1, 1991 at the Three Rivers Area Hospital. He was born in Leonidas on September 22, 1926 the son of the late Scott and Fern (Outman) Culp. He was a 1944 graduate of Colon High School and had resided in Mendon the last 40 years. He retired from Krisch Company in Sturgis in 1983, where he had worked for 38 years. He had also been employed at Republic Roller and Century 21 Realty both of Three Rivers. He was a retired Bus Driver for Mendon Public Schools, a former member, past president and treasurer of the Mendon Board of Education. He was a 4-H leader for over 25 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Currently he served as grounds keeper and a eucharistic minister at St. Edward Catholic Church. He was married to Lola Mae (Happy) Carpenter on February 26, 1945 in St. Edward Catholic Church, Mendon. She survives along with two sons, Keith L. Culp of Battle Creek and Edward A. Culp of Mendon; five daughters, Mrs. Roger (Mary Ann) Evans of Vicksburg, Connie Jo Culp of Mendon, Mrs. Jeffrey (Lynn) Zonyk of Three Rivers, Mrs. Jeffrey (Jeanine) Zanella of Shorewood, Ill., Mrs. James (Kelly) Humphrey of Battle Creek; 17 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a twin brother, Ken Culp of Constantine; a brother, Gaylord Culp of Kalamazoo; one sister, Mrs. Wilfred (Norma) Miller of Colon; one aunt, Mildred Camp of Leonidas; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Culp and a grandson, Kevin Culp. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. today at the Eickhoff Funeral Home, Mendon, where there will be a scripture service today at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Edward Catholic Church, Mendon, with Rev. Joseph Thachet, officiating. Burial will be in St. Edward Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Mendon Community Schools Foundation.

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CULP, Kenneth Age 66 16618 Centreville Constantine Rd. Constantine, MI Died November 4, 1992, in Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born September 22, 1926, in Leonidas, the son of Scott and Fern (Outman) Culp. On November 8, 1943, he married June Locey in Mendon. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II in the Pacific. After his return, he resided in Mendon until moving to Constantine in 1955. He was employed at the Kirsch Co. in Sturgis, retiring May 31, 1979. He was a 23 year member of the Constantine School Board, past President of UAW Local 797 and served on the state AFL-CIO Board. He served on the ARCH Board of Directors and the St. Joe County Labor Management Board and was an instructor for UAW labor classes. He was President of St. Joe County CAP Council and was a delegate to region 1D UAW-PAC and member of area #1 Michigan UAW CAP Executive Board. He was a member of the St. Joe County CETA Board, the Planning Commission, Career Center Board and Planning Committee for Glen Oaks Community College. Surviving are his wife June; 3 sons, Kenneth Culp Jr., Cape Coral, FL, Patrick Culp, Sturgis, Michael Culp, Constantine; 2 daughters, Mrs. Elbert (Sue) Reqtuyt, Cape Coral, FL and Cindy Schrock, Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Wilford (Norma) Miller of Colon; 1 brother, Gaylord Culp of Kalamazoo; Aunt, Mildred Camp of Leonidas; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Gordon Culp and his twin brother Keith Culp. Relatives and friends may call from noon - 9 today at the ELEY FUNERAL HOME, Constantine, where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9. Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Constantine United Methodist Church. Rev. James Barney officiating. Burial, Constantine Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Kenneth Culp Memorial Fund for Constantine High School. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

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Truck Kills Scott Culp At Algansee Scott CULP, 52, of near Mendon, truck driver for the A. H. Perfect Co. of Sturgis, met instant death at 4:14 p.m. Thursday when he was crushed between his truck and the general store at Algansee, near Quincy. CULP had parked his Ford semi-trailer at the store, and was carrying groceries into the building. It is believed that the air brakes slipped letting the 22 foot trailer and two and a half ton tractor roll ahead. It had been standing about 10 feet from the building. CULP, coming out of the store, was caught between the heavy vehicle and the wall and was crushed to death. CHEST CRUSHED Branch County Coroner, Irving Stansell and Sheriff Karl E. Kaellner of Coldwater, who investigated the accident, stated that Culp’s collarbones, shoulders and chest were crushed and his face was bruised. The body was taken to a mortuary in Quincy and then was taken to the Phelps Funeral Home in Colon. It will be taken to the family home between Mendon and Leonidas this evening, and a private prayer service will be held there at 2 p.m. Sunday. The prayer service will be followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. in the Leonidas Community Church. The Rev. Rudolph Burnson will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery in Leonidas. 5 YEARS WITHOUT ACCIDENT CULP, who had been a driver for the Perfect firm since April 8, 1941, recently was awarded the company’s merit card in recognition of five years of driving with no accident. CULP was born Oct. 4, 1897, in Fulton, Mich., a son of William and Ella CULP. His mother died at his birth and he was reared in the home of Ben LONGNECKER near Fulton. On June 9, 1918, he was married to Fern L. OUTMAN in Conrad, Mont., and they have lived at their present home ever since. Surviving are the widow; three sons, Gaylord of Schoolcraft and Kenneth and Keith, twins of Mendon; a daughter Mrs. Wilfred MILLER of Colon; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Elsie SIGGINS of Kalamazoo; a brother Carl of Detroit; nieces and nephews, and his foster father, Ben LONGNECKER of near Fulton. Another son, Gordon, lost his life in 1944 while serving in the Army. His transport ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean.

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Source: 'The Transcript' newspaper, New Rockford, North Dakota, Oct. 24, 1913, page 5

Tiffany Pioneer Dies. Another of Eddy county's pioneer women has answered the call of the Angel of Death, this time in the person of Mrs. Julia Curtis, who passed to the Great Beyond at the home of her son, George E., Tuesday. "Grandma" Curtis, as she was called by all her neighbors, had reached the ripe old age of eight-six years; years which have been filled with loving service to those in which she came in contact, and the end came peacefully as a tired child closes its eyes in sleep. Her presence will be missed by the entire Tiffany community, and the sincere sympathy of all is extended to her two sons, George and John in their hour of bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at the home yesterday morning and the remains interred in the cemetery north of this city.

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Virginia L. Daffron, 73, Arnold Virginia L. Daffron, 73, of Arnold died December 22, 2002 at her home. Mrs. Daffron was a homemaker. Born in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Violet Rowe. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul Daffron of Arnold; one son, Steven (Karen) Daffron; one daughter Karen J. (Rick) Daffron; one grandchild, Jason Knapp; and three great-grandchildren: Alexis, Garrett and Gavin. Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Kutis South County Chapel. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery in Lemay. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home in St. Louis.

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Source: The Post-Dispatch newspaper, St. Louis, MO, April 20, 1923 edition, page 43

DAKON -- Entered into rest, Thursday, April 19, 1923, Enoch S. Dakon, beloved husband of Ida Dakon, dear father of Mrs. Lola Golflater, Mrs. Estella Hunsaker, Mrs. Ora Davidson and Herman and Archie Zimmerman. Funeral Saturday, April 21 at 2:30 p.m. from residence, 4033 Castleman avenue. Interment in Zion Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Mound City Homestead No. 1578 American Yeomen.

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DAKON, IDA E. (nee Outman), of 3665A Folsom, Saturday, October 14, 1961, dear wife of the late Enoch Dakon, dear mother of Archie and Herman Zimmerman, dear sister of Anna Shipley, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral from Khiegshauser's South, 4228 S. Kings Highway, Wednesday, October 18, at 1 p.m. Interment Zion. Member of V.F.W. 11th District. Mortuary service will be held Tuesday, 8:15 p.m.

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Geraldine Dauer Geraldine P. Dauer, 93, of Vero Beach, died Dec. 28, 1997, at Palm Garden of Vero Beach, after a prolonged illness. She was born Feb. 20, 1904, in Murphysboro, Ill., and moved to Vero Beach in 1962 from Washington, D.C. Mrs. Dauer was a waitress at Grable's restaurant, Vero Beach, prior to retirement. She was a member of the Republican Women of Indian River County Federated and Community Church - United Church of Christ, both of Vero Beach. Surviving are one daughter, Shirley Snell, of Vero Beach; two brothers, Wallace Dauer, of Dunnellon, and Carl Dauer, of Riverside, Calif.; two sisters, Pauline Hoover, of Laplata, Md., and Margaret Robinson, of Billings, S.D.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Chapel of Community Church - United Church of Christ, Vero Beach, with a reception immediately following in the church garden room. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Community Church - United Church of Christ Memorial Garden, 1901 23rd St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960, or Indian River County Council on Aging, 694 14th St., Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 in Mrs. Dauer's memory. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lowther Cremation Service Inc.

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JASON W. DAVENPORT Jason W. Davenport, 20, of Tioga, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 in Covington. Jason was born March 23, 1985 in Wellsville, New York., the son of Ernest and Brenda Outman Davenport. He was a 2003 graduate of Northern Potter High School. Jason was employed by Bradford Forest Inc. in Tioga. He enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, and just hanging out with his family and friends. Jason is survived by a son, Alexander Scott Hanes; his mother, Brenda Davenport of Genesee; father and stepmother, Ernest and Karla Davenport of Tioga; brother, Shawn Davenport of Gold; sister, Heather Davenport of Genesee; stepbrother, Eric Shaffer of Tioga; two stepsisters, Brittney Shaffer of Tioga, Bridgett Patterson of Mansfield; maternal grandmother, Anna Hand of Standard, N.Y.; maternal grandfather, Harold Outman of Andover, N.Y.; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends were invited to call on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory and Monuments, PC, Mansfield. Visitation continued today, Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Hickox Union Church, Genesee. Services immediately followed the visitation. Burial was made in Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist with expenses to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. 19633

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DAVID, EVA "LEE" (nee Outman), Wed., Nov. 4, 1998, beloved wife of the late Paul W. David, dear mother of Andrea (Joseph) Frimel and Robert (Sandra) David, dear grandmother of David E. (Constance) Frimel, Diane (Peter) Byrne, James and Brian David, dear great-grandmother of Elizabeth, our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Sat., Nov. 7, 11 a.m. Interment St. Paul Churchyard. Contributions to the charity of your choice, appreciated. In parlor Fri., 3-9 p.m.

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DAVIS (Kern) Blanche R. Ravenna Blanche R. (Kern) Davis, age 78, of Ravenna, died January 21, 1997. Survivors: husband Vernon H. Jr., ; children, Emma "Louise" Proctor, of Sparta, Phylis (Robert) McGrady, of Ravenna, Marilynn (Richard) Stanton, of Palm Bay, FL., Linda (Torrey) Ohman of Kent City, Leeta (Greg) Inman, of Fremont; step children, Don of Muskegon, Bruce (Dawn) of Ravenna, Linda of Muskegon, 24 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister, Leona Sugarbaker of Muskegon. Services are Friday at 1 p.m. at the Throop Funeral Home, Ravenna. Elder Douglas Inglish officiating. Burial, S. Casnovia Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 at the funeral home. Memorials: Cancer Society.

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MRS. KENNETH DELOE RIXFORD, Pa. - Mrs. Ahava Schollard DeLoe of Rixford died Sunday (July 24, 1966) at the Olean General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born at Mills, Pa., October 10, 1893. Surviving are four children; Wilson Schollard of Eldred, Mrs. George (Ellen) Keating of Cheektowaga, Miss Lucille Schollard of Rixford and Jack Schollard of Corfu, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Maynard of Millport and Mrs. Georgia Ann Moran of Alden. Friends may call after 7 o'clock this evening at the Guenther Funeral Home Inc., at Portville, N.Y., where funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 plm. Wednesday (July 27, 1966). The Rev. Paul Whitcomb, pastor of the EUB Church of Rew, will officiate. Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery at Coudersport, Pa.

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VELMA D. DeWOLF Velma (Dixon) DeWolf was born in Centerville, to Ernest and Caroline Dixon on March 27, 1905. She graduated from the Kincaid High School, attended Emporia State Teachers College one summer and received her lifetime teachers certificate from Pittsburg Teachers College. She received her BA Degree from the University of Wyoming at Laramie. She taught for many years in and around Garnett. When she died she was living in Ottawa in a teacher's retirement complex. She was a member of the Christian Science Society at Ottawa. Her husband; Charles DeWolf was a well-known dentist in Garnett and a former mayor. He passed away in 1954. She leaves her sister, Freda Dixon of Evergreen, Colo.; a brother, Estel W. Dixon of Tulsa, Okla.; two nephews, Vernon Dixon of Spokane, Wash. and Stanley Dixon of Tulsa, Okla. She was cremated at her request, so no services were held.

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DIXON -- In Oakland, March 13, 1952, Bertha Emma Dixon, beloved wife of the late Harry Dixon, mother of Mrs. Helen Hahn and LeRoy Dixon, survived by five brothers and three sisters. A native of Missouri. Friends are invited to attend the services at The East 14th Street Chapel of Grant Miller Mortuaries, 2372 East 14th Street, Wednesday, March 19, 1952, at 10:30 o'clock a.m. (Funeral parking in adjoining garage.) Cremation private.

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DIXON -- Dorothy E., 80, of Tulsa, passed away Monday. Member of Christ United Methodist Church. Survived by: husband, E. W. of the home; 1 son, Stanley O. Dixon of Tulsa; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m., Thursday, Ninde Garden Chapel. Interment Kincaid, KS. Ninde, 742-5556.

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Rites For Mrs. E. H. Dixon Mrs. E. H. Dixon of Mildred, passed away at her home in Mildred, Monday, January 10, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Kincaid at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, with burial in the Kincaid cemetery. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, E. H. Dixon; one son, Estel Dixon, Tulsa, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. C. A. DeWolf, Garnett and Miss Freda Dixon, Kansas City; two grandsons and six great grandchildren. The Dixon family formerly lived in Kincaid until about 20 years ago when they bought their home in Mildred, Kansas.

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ERNEST H. DIXON At 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, July 30, funeral services for Ernest H. Dixon were held at the Farris Funeral Home in Garnett, conducted by the Rev. P. L. Mitchell of the First Methodist church. Mrs. O. D. Meisenheimer played musical selections on the organ. Casket bearers were: Frank Curley, Gene Whitaker, John Wilson, Charles Brown, Dale Powers and Mont Miller. Burial was in the Kincaid cemetery. Ernest Hill Dixon was born in Jennings county, Indiana, August 30, 1876 and died at the Anderson County Hospital in Garnett, Kansas July 28, 1958. He was the second son of Walter Scott Dixon and Druza Jane Shepard Dixon. His two brothers, Harry and Frank Dixon, are both deceased. The Dixon family moved to Kansas and settled near Centerville. It was there that "Ernie" met and married Carrie Outman, also of Centerville. Mr. Dixon was a Farmer in that section until he and Mrs. Dixon moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, where he was employed by the Leavenworth Public Service Company. The family moved to Anderson county near Kincaid in 1908 and in 1916, they moved into town where Mr. Dixon was employed for nearly 20 years by the Gibbs Mercantile Co. Four children were born to them, the eldest son, Russell, dying in 1923. The others are Estel, Velma and Freda, all of whom grew up in the Kincaid community and were graduated from Kincaid High School. In 1932, the Dixons moved to Mildred, Kansas. Mrs. Dixon passed away in January 1954. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dixon were active workers in the Methodist church at Kincaid, later transferring their membership to the Mildred Methodist church. Surviving are the three children, Estel Dixon, who operates the Dixon Lumber Co. in Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Velma DeWolf, a teacher, who lives in Garnett, and Miss Freda Dixon, who is Community Relations Director for the Kansas City Police Department, and lives in Kansas City, MO.

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DIXON -- E. W., retired Lumberman, passed away September 9, 1994. He was born at Centerville, KS on August 2, 1903. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Brosius Dixon; a brother, Russell Dixon and a sister, Velma DeWolfe. He is survived by son, Stanley O. Dixon of Tulsa; a sister, Freda Restenberger Dixon of Evergreen, CO; grandson, Stephen Scott Dixon of Denver, CO; grand-daughters, Susanne Guadagnoli of Denver and Alisann Marshall of Dallas, TX; and 7 great-grandchildren. E. W. was a member of Boston Avenue United Methodist Church and a charter life member of Brookside Lodge #538 of the Tulsa Consistory. He was a long time member of Akdar Shrine, affiliated with the Chanter Group. His main involvement was with the Downtown Tulsa Lions Club which he attended 48 years, serving in all offices including being President in 1954-55 and he received the Melvin Jones Award for Dedicated Humanitarian Service from Lions Club International. He was reared in Kincaid, KS where he received his schooling and entered the lumber business with his father-in-law. Later moved to Tulsa where he was Manager of the Lumber Department of Hanna Lumber Co. He and his son, Stanley formed a partnership and operated the Dixon Lumber Co. at 3225 S. Harvard and also had a yard in Jenks. Upon his retirement in 1963 he took the position of Executive Secretary of the Tulsa Lumbermen's Association of which he was a Past President. He was also a Director in the Oklahoma Lumbermen's Association and active in the Southwestern Lumber Association. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blind Activities Fund of the Tulsa Downtown Lions Club, 320 S. Boston, Suite 842, Tulsa 74103-3728 or St. Francis Hospice, 6161 S. Yale, Tulsa, 74136. The family will receive visitors at Ninde Garden Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, September 11 with service there at 10 a.m. Monday, September 12. Interment 3 p.m., Kincaid Cemetery, Kincaid, KS. Ninde Garden Chapel, 742-5556.

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DIXON -- In Oakland, May 4, 1940, Harry S. Dixon, beloved husband of Bertha E. Dixon; loving father of Leroy Dixon and Mrs. Helen Kettrey; brother of Ernest Dixon of Mildred, Kansas. Notice of funeral later. Friends may call at the Telegraph Avenue Chapel of The Grant D. Miller Mortuaries, Inc., 2850 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland.

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DIXON, LeRoy Services Thursday afternoon 2 p.m. at Callanan Mortuary, 1301 North Western Ave.

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Source: The San Antonio Light, San Antonio, TX, 24 March 1923 edition, page 9:

RUSSELL VERNON DIXON Russell Vernon Dixon, 23, died at his home, 2001 Ruiz Street, at 4:30 Friday afternoon. He was a native of Kansas and had been in San Antonio only four months. He is survived by his widow, one son, Vernon Lee Dixon, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dixon of Kincaid, Kan., one brother, E. W. Dixon of Kincaid, and two sisters, Misses Velma and Friday* Dixon, both of Kincaid. The body is being held at the Wilbert and Pelphrey Undertaking Company pending the arrival of relatives, when it will be sent to Kincaid for interment. *Should be Freda

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Vernon Dixon Spokane Funeral for Vernon L. Dixon, 84, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ball and Dodd Funeral Home-North. Burial will be at Fairmount Memorial Park. Mr. Dixon, who was born in Kansas City, Kan., died Aug. 29. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, in 1938. Mr. Dixon was a sheet metal worker in the early 1940s. He attended Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago from 1945 to 1947. After receiving his degree, he went to work for Binyon Optical until 1959. He opened Dixon Optometry in 1961 and retired in 1982. Mr. Dixon was a member of the Spokane North Rotary from 1963 to 2004, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He served as a Cub Scout master of Pack 32 at Sheridan Elementary School from 1956 to 1961. In 1961 he received an Acorn Award from the Sheridan PTA. He was involved with a number of genealogical societies, including the Spokane 1 Chapter SAR Genealogist, The Westerners, Eastern Washington Genealogical Society, Outman Association, Quaker Roots, Bolles Family Association, Pearson Places and Things, and the Order of the Ancient Planters. He enjoyed walking many miles of riverbanks, collecting Indian artifacts and writing. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Edith; two sons, Matthew Dixon of Bellevue and Michael Dixon of Coeur d'Alene; a daughter, Patricia Dixon Fell of Spokane; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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Fred Doerr Expired At Home In Vergennes Today Mr. Fred Doerr died at his home on RFD No. 2, Vergennes, Nov. 15th at 3:45 a. m., at the age of 71 years. He had been ill for about 3 months with complications of the liver. He was born near Troy, Ill., in St. Clair county, August 29, 1874, and moved near Vergennes 62 years ago, where he has been a prosperous farmer since. On Sept. 13, 1903, at De Soto, he was married to Minnie Stokes, who survives him. Other surviving relatives are a son, Herbert Doerr, Vergennes; a daughter, Mrs. Scott Allard, Vergennes; two grand sons, Victor Scott and Wayne Herbert Allard; four brothers, Emil, Johnston City, Willliam and Andrew of Vergennes, and Edward of Murphysboro; one sister, Mrs. Josie Hall, Sparta, and a brother-in-law, Jacob Topule of Johnston City. Mr. Doerr was a member of the Vergennes Methodist church where the funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. with Rev. J. A. Tucker in charge. Burial will take place in Parrish cemetery. The body will be removed from the Crawshaw Funeral Home at 4:00 p. m. today to the residence in Vergennes.

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FRANK DOTY, 79, OF MURPHYSBORO, DIES Frank Doty, 79, of 210 S. 11th St., Murphysboro, died Saturday at 9 p.m. at St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Mr. Doty was born in Vergennes March 19 1885, the son of Richard and Mary Tuttle* Doty. He was married three times. Mrs. Cora Greer Doty and Mrs. Mollie Betz Doty both preceded him in death. He married Myrtle Doty in East St. Louis Jan. 11, 1911. He was a member of the Carpenters union and was retired. He leaves his wife, Myrtle; one daughter, Mrs. Wallace Prost of Murphysboro; a brother, James, of Prescott, Ariz.; and a sister, Mrs. Freeman Nausley of Vergennes; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Crawshaw Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Lee Pope Ward, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. *Should be Tuthill

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James Doty rites Monday James Daniel Doty, 85, of Prescott died Friday, Feb. 22 at Yavapai Community Hospital. He was born May 7, 1888 at Somerset Township, Ill. Mr. Doty moved to Phoenix from Vergennes, Ill. in 1920 and to Prescott from Phoenix in 1956. A barber by occupation, he operated the Patrick Hotel Barber Shop in Phoenix and later worked for the Western and St. Michael Barber Shops in Prescott, retiring in 1963. He was a life member of Elks Lodge No. 335 in Phoenix and was a member and past president of the Barbers Union in Phoenix. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Fetter of Goleta, Calif. and Mrs. Lawanarose (Lou) Wade of Prescott; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Nausley of Vergennes, Ill.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25 at Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Merle Heatwole and officers of Prescott Elks Lodge No. 330 will officiate. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Ruffner Funeral Home.

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Source: The Daily Independent, Murphysboro, IL, 27 Mar 1930, page 1:

Mrs. Mary Doty Dies Thursday At Cora City Mrs. Mary E. Doty, aged 68, formerly of Vergennes, who has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Freeman Nausley, of Cora City for the past four years passed away Thursday morning at 2 a. m. at Cora City. Mrs. Doty has been in ill health for a number of years and the end was not unexpected. Deceased was born in Vergennes township. Her husband, Richard Doty, preceded her in death about 18 years ago. The family resided on a farm near Vergennes until after Mr. Doty's death. She was a member of the First M. E. church of Vergennes. Mrs. Doty is survived by three children, Frank Doty of Lockport, Ill., James Doty of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Freeman Nausley, of Rockwood. She also leaves several brothers and one sister and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

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Myrtle B. Doty Myrtle B. Doty, 87, of 233 N. 13th St., Murphysboro, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1983, in Jackson County Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Mrs. Doty was a retired schoolteacher. She was a member of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was born Oct. 22, 1895, in Vergennes, to Edward and Delia Norman Bost. She married Frank E. Doty Jan. 11, 1919, in East St. Louis. He died July 4, 1964. Survivors include a step daughter, Hazel Prost of Murphysboro; three nieces, Irene Hubbs and Lucille Reeder of Murphysboro and Ruth Crews of Elkville; and a sister-in-law, Ida Bost of Murphysboro. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Crawshaw Mortuary Chapel in Murphysboro. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. friday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro.

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Linda F. Dougherty DOUGHERTY -- Linda F. Dougherty, age 55, of Coopersville, formerly of Norfolk, VA, was unexpectedly reunited in Heaven with her husband, Steve, on Wednesday, October 1, 2003. She was also reunited with her Mother, Velma Whitson. She will be dearly missed by her children, Denise (Jerry) Szymanski and Dennis (Nadine) Fowler; grandchildren, Shelli Morton, Robyn Morton, Justin Szymanski, Rochelle Fowler and Taylor Fowler; great granddaughters, Kayliana Szymanski and Layla McCloud; father, Milton Whitson; brother, Milton Lee (Brenda) Whitson; sister, Betty Ketterman; two nephews; a niece; a cousin; an uncle; several special friends; and her beloved kitty Yum Yum. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the St. Michael's Catholic Church (17150 88th Ave. Coopersville) (meet at church). Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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JOHN M. DREW TEMPE- Services for John Michael Drew, 21, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School, Scottsdale. Mr. Drew, 1511 N Sunset Drive, who was graduated from Tempe High School in 1973 and was a shipping dispatcher for Continental Trailways, died Monday in his home. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Drew; a brother, and two sisters; and two grandmothers.

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ROBERT J. DREW SR. Tempe -- Robert J. Drew Sr., 62, retired general manager of Grille Corp., died June 7, 1984, at Scottsdale Convalescent Plaza. Mr. Drew, of 1511 N. Sunset Drive, was born in Sterling, IL and moved to Arizona from California 23 years ago. He was employed withh Grille Corp. for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; daughters, Sharon Morris and Susie Drew; son, Robert Jr.; two sisters and four grandchildren. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Daniel's Catholic Church, 1030 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Scripture services will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School, Scottsdale, where friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

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Duker William B. Duker, 3206 Pestalozzi, April 30, 1966, beloved husband of Ethel Duker (nee Outman), dear father of Herbert Duker and M/Sgt. James Duker, Katherine Lambert and Betty Jane Duker, our dear grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and father-in-law. At McLAUGHLIN'S, 2301 Lafayette, until 12 noon Tues. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. at Lafayette Park Methodist Church, Lafayette and Missouri ave. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.

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Carl W. Dunham Carl W. Dunham, 88, of 805 Boyle Center, died Wednesday at Auburn Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Dunham was born in Parish and lived in the Auburn area most of his life. He worked as an auto technician at many places in the Syracuse area. He was predeceased by a daughter, Betty Sagehorn. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Laura Dunham; a daughter, Gloria Hurd of Cato; a son, Ross Carpenter of Auburn, Calif.; a brother, Harold Dunham of Florida; a sister Lena Dullon of Pennellville; one grandson, James Hurd of Cato; two granddaughters, Robin Dougherty of Weedsport and Sharon Karlen of Florida; one great-grandson, Warren Hurd of Palmyra; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Traub Funeral Home, Inc., Central Square has charge of arrangements.

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LAURA V. DUNHAM Laura V. Stoddard Dunham, 88, of Anthony Street, Auburn, died Thursday at Auburn Memorial Hospital. (June 29, 2000). Born in Fulton, she lived in Meridian and Conquest before moving to Auburn 50 years ago. She was a graduate of Meridian High School and Central City Business School. Her husband of 61 years, Carl, died in 1994; a daughter, Betty Sagehorn, died in 1983. Survivors: A daughter, Gloria Hurd of Cato; a son, Ross Carpenter of Auburn, Calif.; a sister, Mary Jane Taber of Winter Haven, Fla.; a brother, William Stoddard of Auburn; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services: Private. Burial, Bethel Rural Cemetery. No calling hours. Traub Funeral Home, Bridgeport, has arrangements. Contributions: Bethel Rural Cemetery, in care of Gloria Hurd, 11623 Bradt Rd., Cato 13033.

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Mrs. Iva M. Dykeman (Force), age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday October 13, 1987. She is survived by her children, Marian and Jewell Runstrom of Cutlerville, Betty and Pete Pedro of Bennett, CO., Eleanor and Jr. Favreau of Grandville, June Force of Grand Rapids, 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas and Ann Irwin of Cascade and John Irwin; five sisters, Eva Norris of Grand Rapids, Jessie Betz of Rockford, Mary Chalmers of Grand Rapids, Ruby Ellsworth of Ravenna, Daisy and Robert Bunge of Las Vegas, NV; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dykeman reposes at the Degraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park, SW, where Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Ralph Ludwig officiating. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery. Members of the family will be at the funeral home Thursday 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

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Katherine E. Edlund Memorial services for Katherine E. Edlund, 81, North Bend, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Coos Bay, with the Rev. Paul Teyler officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. She was a 1929 graduate of Stanfield High School and attended Oregon College of Education until 1931. She married John Edlund July 21, 1939, in Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Edlund moved to Coos Bay in 1929 and taught school here until her retirement in 1964. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include her husband, John Edlund, of North Bend; sister, Marjorie Schaefer of Port Angeles, Wash. The family suggests memorial contributions to South Coast Hospice, 371 Anderson, Suite 218, Coos Bay 97420 or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay, or Scottish Rite Foundation for Childhood Language Disorders, 1507 S.W. Morrison, Portland 97205.

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Gladys B. Ellis HAZELTON -- Gladys B. Ellis, 66, of Hazelton, died late Sunday, Jan. 29, 1995, at her home of an apparent heart attack. Gladys was born July 6, 1928, in Vergennes, Ill., to Elva and Myrtle Fox Landreth. She moved as a small child to Idaho with her parents and the family settled in the Hazelton area where she grew up and attended schools. She married Ernest Ellis on July 7, 1946, in Wendell. They resided in the Hazelton area where they farmed for many years. They were later divorced. Survivors include four children; three daughters, Colleen (Reggie) Feld of Pocatello, Peggy (Jim) Brauberger of Meridian and Janice (Paul) Gale of Yoncalla, Ore.; and one son, Phil (Shari) Ellis of Jerome; three brothers, Bruce Landreth of Eden, Art Landreth of Hazelton and Dwight Landreth of Victorville, Calif.; three sisters, Viola Knutson of Grantsville, Utah, Joyce Orr of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Alma Landreth of Nampa; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 1995, at the Hazelton LDS Church, with Bishop Paul Juchau conducting. A private family inurnment will take place Saturday at the Hazelton Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before the funeral at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls.

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Visitation Today For Ethel A. Emig, 74 Visitation for Ethel A. Emig, 74, of Mountain Home will be from noon to 9 p.m. today (Jan. 10) at the Roller Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Mrs. Emig died Thursday at Baxter County Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Vogelsang officiating. Mrs. Emig was born Feb. 28, 1912 at Chicago, Ill. to Anna Gerbel Outman and George Outman. She was a Statistical Typist. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Robert D. Emig and one brother. Survivors include her husband, Charles D. Emig to whom she was married Dec. 29, 1944 and one son, Dr. Charles David Emig of Maple Valley, Wash. Mrs. Emig was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Pallbearers will be Leroy Kietzman, Frank Ernest, Elmer Peterson, Eugene Thomas, George Blievernicht, Ward Moore and Raydon Harrington.

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The following is not actually an obituary, but does tell us what happended to Robert:

Midnight Mine Road rollover claims life of Aspen resident A 37-year-old Aspen man was killed in a one-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning on Midnight Mine Road on the back side of Aspen Mountain. According to a report by the Colorado State Patrol, Robert Emig lost control of his vehicle shortly after midnight Tuesday morning. The vehicle was discovered by a passer-by at 9 am that day. The report stated that Emig was westbound when he went off the south side of the road. The 1984 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving rolled several times, coming to rest in a stream. Emig was ejected from the vehicle, according to the report. His body was found on the north side of the stream. Mountain Rescue and sheriff's personnel recovered his body at about 12:30 pm. Coroner Don Davis said Emig had been arrested previously for driving under the influence of alcohol and was driving under license denial at the time of the accident. Davis said he did detect the smell of alcohol, but toxicology tests have not been concluded to determine whether he had been drinking and whether he was legally under the influence of alcohol at the time of his death.

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FRANCES M. ENDRES Frances M. Endres, 80, of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday, October 19, 1982 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant. Services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Stinson-Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with the Rev. Ivan Odor of the First Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions to the First Church of Christ would be appreciated. Mrs. Endres was born September 2, 1902 in Two Rivers to Frank and Clara (Mead) Leiferman. She was a lifetime resident of the area. She married William Endres June 20, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Endres was a member of the First Church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant and the Rebekah Lodge of Mt. Pleasant. She was employed at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities for 16 years, retiring in 1969. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. George (Annabelle) Ervin of Mt. Pleasant, Roseann Endres of Mt. Pleasant, Betty Carroll of Ashtabula, Ohio; one son, Francis Dodd of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Effie Durfee of Mt. Pleasant; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Mrs. Endres was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 1978; and two brothers, Gerald and Willard.

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George Ervin George Ervin, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, May 22, 1995, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Helms Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Thompson of the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant officiating. Internment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Helms Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to The March of Dimes. Ervin was born July 26, 1919, in LeDuc, Alberta, Canada, to Ezekiel Ervin and Mabel Fagan Ervin. He married Annabelle Outman Ervin June 12, 1948, in Windsor, Ontario, and moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1948. He worked for Ferro Manufacturing and retired from the Iron Workers in 1982. He served in the Canadian Army in the Mediterranean and Europe during WWII. He is survived by his wife Annabelle Ervin of Mt. Pleasant; daughter, Sandi Hasbany of Lansing; son, Reg Ervin and his wife Jana of Mt. Pleasant; three grandchildren, Brook Hasbany of Lansing and Meagan and Michael Ervin of Mt. Pleasant; brother, Don Ervin and his wife Alice of Red Deer, Alberta Canada; sister-in-law, Rose Ann Endres of Mt. Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents; six brothers Sam, Jim, Rob, Les, Frank, and Stan; and two sisters, Mabel Coles and Verna Stepnko.

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Evans infant MANSFIELD -- Amber Dawn Evans, 10-month-old daughter of Derek and Stephanie Hamlin Evans of 306 West Third St. died Saturday morning in Mansfield General Hospital after a two-month illness. Born Oct. 15, 1979, in Mansfield, she had lived here all her life and attended the First United Methodist Church. Surviving beside her parents are a sister, Chrystal at home; her grandparents, Mrs. Sara Hamlin of Tampa, Fla., Charles Slick of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Evans of Mansfield; her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marley Evans of Kentucky, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pence of Mansfield, Mrs. Grace Hamlin of Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. C. Slick of Pennsylvania and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Webb of Florida; and her great-great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Webb of Kentucky. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Finefrock Funeral Home by the Revs. Robert Baker and Monte Perry. Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park.

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EVANS -- Claribel. Mother of Harris Evans, Jane Campbell and Helen Zatyrka. 6 Grandchildren. Services Tues. 10 a.m. St. Johns Episcopal Church, Chula Vista Hubbard Mortuary.

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Derek S. Evans MANSFIELD -- Derek S. Evans, 20, of 105 W. Second St. died at University Hospital, Columbus, Monday evening following a two-year illness. Mr. Evans was born in Mansfield, Feb. 18, 1961, and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a member of the Shelby Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Hamlin Evans; one daughter, Chrystal Lyn, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billie D. Evans of Mansfield; one brother, Kevin, of Mansfield; three sisters, Mrs. Gary (Cindy) Montgomery and Laurita and Duana Evans, all of Mansfield; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Morley Evans of Ashland, Ky.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Webb of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Webb of St. Petersburg, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at the Finefrock Funeral Home Friday at 11 a.m. by Hertis Stone and Monte Perry of the Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests that those wishing to make memorial contributions do so to the American Cancer Society.

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