Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages.....Wightman Or Whitman, Julia A - Miller, John L October 26, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:30 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 102 Volume 2, page 102 John L. Miller to Julia A. Wightman Received for Record October 29th AD 1861 - F. Bournz, Clerk This is to certify that John L. Miller aged 26 years of the town of Tuscola, Tuscola County and State of Michigan, and Julia A. Whitman aged 28 of the Town of Pavillion, Genesee county, and State of New York, were by me joined in Matrimony according to the laws of the State of Michigan, on the Twenty sixth day of October one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, at Arbela, Michigan. In the presence of Festus C. Mitchell Harriet W. Mitchell of Arbela W.D. Potter, Minister of the Gospel File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/wightman57gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages.....Martin, Margaret A - Dambacher, Joseph C November 6, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:28 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 103 Volume 2, page 103 Joseph C. Dambacher to Margaret A. Martin Received for Record November 19th AD 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk This is to certify that Joseph C. Dambacher of the age of 25 years of the Township of Denmark, County of Tuscola and State of Michigan and Margaret A. Martin of the age of 22 years of the Village of Vassar, County and State of aforesaid, were by me joined in Matrimony according to the laws of the State of Michigan on the Sixth day of November AD 1861 in the town of Denmark. In presence of William Smith and William Landkroner. Frederick Wirtz Justice of the Peace File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/martin56gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages.....Watrous, Mary P - Slafter, William November 3, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:26 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 103 Volume 2, page 103 William Slafter to Mary P. Watrous Received for Record November 16th AD 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk Tuscola Nov 4th 1861 This is to certify that William Slafter and Mary P. Watrous, both of the Township of Tuscola, County of Tuscola and State of Michigan, were by their mutual consent lawfully joined together in Matrimony, at the residence of Mary P. Watrous in said Township on the 3rd day of November instant in the presence of Paschal Richardson and Almina L. Richardson. D.J. Slafter Justice of the Peace File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/watrous55gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

Tuscola-Genesee County MI Archives Marriages.....Sprague, Maria B - Smith, Jacob November 1, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:22 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 104 Volume 2, page 104 Jacob Smith to Maria B. Sprague Received for Record November 22nd AD 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk State of Michigan Tuscola County I do hereby certify that on this first day of November at Millington in the State of Michigan I did join together in Holy wedlock Jacob Smith of Burton, Genesee County aged twenty five years and Maria B. Sprague of Millington aforesaid aged twenty years in the presence of two witnesses to wit Ira A. Sprague and Catharine C. Comstock both of Millington aforesaid. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this first day of November AD 1861. Samuel A. Comstock Minister of the Gospel File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/sprague54gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages.....Bryant, Experience W - Holly, Jesse November 9, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:18 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 104 Volume 2, page 104 Jesse Holly to Experience W. Bryant Received for Record November 21st AD 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk This is to certify that Mr. Jessee Holly aged 24 years of the Township of Watertown - County and State of Michigan and Miss Experience W. Bryant aged 22 years of the Township of Fremont - County and State of Michigan were by me joined in Matrimony according to the laws of the State of Michigan on the ninth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, at Fremont. In the presence of Alfred B. Tripp & Nancy M. Tripp Ezra Tripp Justice of the Peace File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/bryant53gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages......, Ke Wa Je Wah No Que - ., Kah Tah Ke Couris November 29, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:14 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 105 Volume 2, page 105 Kah Tah Ke Cooris to Ke wa je wah no que Received for Record November 30th 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk Tuscola County Town of Vassar I do hereby certify that on the 29th day of November instant at my office in the said town Hak tah ke cooris of said town and He wa je wah no que of the same place were with their mutual consent lawfully joined together in holy matrimony, which was solemnized by me in the presence of Ira C. Hibbie and John Cassia attesting witnesses; And I do further certify that I ascertained previous to the solenization of the said marriage that the said parties were of sufficient age to contract the same and that after due inquiry by me made there aforesaid no lawful impediment to such marriage. Given under my hand this 29th day of November AD 1861. B.W. Hustow, Jr. Justice File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/52gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages.....Dixon, Catharine - Doff, David N November 10, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:12 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 105 Volume 2, page 105 David N. Doff to Catharine Dixon Received for Record November 22nd AD 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk State of Michigan County of Tuscola I do hereby certify that on this tenth day of November at Millington in the State of Michigan did join together in Holy Wedlock David N. Doff of Millington, Tuscola County aged thirty years and Catharine Dixon of Loudon Canada West aged 21 years in the presence of two witnesses to wit William H. Doff of Millington aforesaid and John B. Franklin of Millington aforesaid. In testimony whereof I have set my hand this tenth day of November AD 1861. Samuel A. Comstock Minister of the Gospel File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/dixon51gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages.....Thomas, Lucy A - Lapree, Russell M October 22, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:09 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 106 Volume 2, page 106 Russell M. Lapree to Lucy A. Thomas Received for Record December 25th AD 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk This is to certify that Russell M. Lapree aged 33 years, of the town of Wisner, Tuscola County and State of Michigan, and Lucy A. Thomas aged 17 years of the town of Wisner, Tuscola County and State of Michigan, were by me joined in Matrimony, according to the laws of the State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of October one thousand eight hundred and sixty one at Hiram Thomas. In the presence of Harriet A. Gibbs, Warren A. Thomas. Elijah Gibbs, Justice of the Peace File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/thomas50gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Tuscola County MI Archives Marriages.....Berry, Amelia - Haines, Squire R September 6, 1861 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat McArthur pamcarathur51@hotmail.com December 26, 2007, 7:07 pm Tuscola Co. Marriage Records Certificate No.: Volume 2, Page 106 Volume 2, page 106 Squire R. Haines to Amelia Berry Received for Record November 30th AD 1861 - F. Bourne, Clerk This is to certify that Squire R. Haines aged 26 year of Denmark, Tuscola County and State of Michigan, and Miss Amelia Berry aged 16 years of Watertown, Tuscola County, and State of Michigan, were by me joined in Matrimony, according to the laws of the State of Michigan on the sixth day of September one thousand eight hundred and sixty one at Watertown at the residence of C. Coffeen. In the presence of James Smith & Eliza Smith. Curtis Coffeen, Justice of the Peace File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/tuscola/vitals/marriages/berry49gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

Barry County MI Archives Obituaries.....Wheatbrook, Larry Lee December 19, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:46 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Larry Lee Wheatbrook, 52, of Union City, died December 19, 2007. A private service will take place at a later date in LaPorte, Indiana. Arrangements by Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home. www.kempf funeralhome.com Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/barry/obits/w/wheatbro2683gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Wood, Kelli L. December 19, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:45 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Kelli L. Wood, 28, of Battle Creek died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at home. She was born in Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1998 and furthered her education at Wright's Beauty Academy. Kelli was formerly employed at Weezer's Grill and Miller's Time Out. She enjoyed doing friends hair, music, painting, and was a friend to all. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Milton Akers, Philip Wood and Leo Helen Magee and stepbrother, Jason Pruitt. At the request of the family, friends may call at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today, where they will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Christ Alive Victory Church, 8938 Bellevue Road, with Roger Thompson and Dale Traister officiating. Interment will follow at Bedford Cemetery. Memorials for her sons educational fund would be appreciated, c/o Debbie Magee. To leave a message for the family, visit www.farley estesdowdle.com. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/w/wood2682gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Nickels, Karen Marie (Cosgrove) December 21, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:43 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Karen Marie (Cosgrove) Nickels, 54, lifelong resident of Marshall, died on Friday, December 21, 2007, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a long fight with Leukemia. Karen was born in, in Marshall. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1971, and graduated from Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Karen worked for State Farm Insurance Company for 27 years. She retired in March of 2006 as an underwriter assistant, when the company left Marshall. After she retired, she worked as playground supervisor at Walters Elementary School. Karen was a former member of the Marshall Jaycees, and member of the Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed walking and had walked the Mackinac Bridge walk since 1984. She also enjoyed gardening, working in her flower bed, cooking, and taking care of her Boston Terriers. Karen enjoyed her family especially spending time supporting her children in their 4-H and sports activities. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. with family present from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service taking place at 7 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life and her Lord will take at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Reverend Roger James officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Zion Lutheran Church. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guest book at www.kempf funeralhome.com. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/n/nickels2681gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Mackinder, Jon D. December 20, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:41 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Jon D. Mackinder, 59, of Battle Creek, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 20, 2007. Jon served his country as a member of the United States Navy Seabees, from 1968 1972, serving one year in Vietnam. He had been employed in the Powerhouse at Ralston's for the past 34 years. Jon was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Florence Mackinder. He was a member of the American Legion. Jon was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed watching movies, playing cards (Cribbage, Euchre and Rummy), but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 1:00 3:00 and 5:00 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate Jon's life will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Zuhl officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials made to Gideons International or Lifespan would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/m/mackinde2680gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Mitchell, Johnny Ray December 16, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:38 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Johnny Ray Mitchell, 58, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Battle Creek Health System. He was employed for 21 years with Walter's Plumbing; then Johnny was a plumber with the Battle Creek Veteran Administration Medical Center from 1989 until he retired in 2004. He was preceded in death by his father: Donald F. Mitchell. Johnny was a lifelong Battle Creek area resident, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 5th grade during Vietnam from 1969 until 1971 and was honorably discharged. He had earned the National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter M-14 and Expert M-16. Johnny loved the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing and hunting. When he was younger he was an avid softball player on both men's and co-ed leagues. He loved spending time with his family and always had a joke and a laugh for everyone. He loved watching "Law & Order" on television. He especially loved spending time with his daughter Donna and playing at the park. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service after 3 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will be present from 3-7 p.m. Funeral services commemorating the life of Johnny Mitchell will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Bachman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jesse Buie, of Church of God of Prophecy, officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan or Remember a Vet. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145, 223 N. Bedford Rd. Battle Creek, MI. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/m/mitchell2679gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Aalbregtse, John J. December 21, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:34 pm Battle Creek Enquirer John J. Aalbregtse, 82, died December 21, 2007. Visitation will be Sunday at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home with family present from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Marshall United Methodist Church. www.kempffuneralhome.com. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/a/aalbregt2678gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Galloup, John C. December 18, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:33 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Funeral services to celebrate John's life will be held at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007. www.farleyestes dowdle.com Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/g/galloup2677gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Barry County MI Archives Obituaries.....Schultz, John August December 21, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:32 pm Battle Creek Enquirer John August Schultz of Hastings passed away on Friday, December 21, 2007 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus at the age of 82 years old. His family will receive friends on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Rev. Michael Anton will officiate. Private interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings following the services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions in John's name be made to Grace Lutheran Church of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Schools. The family has entrusted arrangements to Lauer Family Funeral - Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Please sign John's register or leave condolences for the family at www.lauerfh.com. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/barry/obits/s/schultz2676gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Duckham, Isabel A. (Sachjen) December 19, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:31 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Isabel A. (Sachjen) Duckham, 90, died December 19, 2007. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Friday from 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. www.kempffuneralhome.com Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/d/duckham2675gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bachorik, Helen L. December 17, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:30 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Helen L. Bachorik, age 91, of Battle Creek, died Monday, December 17, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. She was the daughter of Paul L. Pike and Laura H. Mohler. Helen was born in East Leroy and grew up on her family's farm there. She attended East Leroy's one-room Blackett School through eighth grade, graduated from Lakeview High school in 1934, and received a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Michigan State College in 1939. She earned a Master's Degree in Counseling from Northwestern University in the late 1940s. She began her teaching career in home economics at Okemos, and after WWII she returned to Battle Creek to teach that subject at Southeastern Jr. High. From 1955 to 1967, she was a part-time teacher and director at the Battle Creek School Farm, and she served as a guidance counselor at Southeastern from 1967 until her retirement in 1978. In addition to her numerous educational and career successes, she made her house a true home. She touched many lives through her joy in gardening, sewing, cooking, and baking. She excelled in those fields, but she will be remembered above all for her life-long generosity. Helen was a member of several teachers' associations, including the Calhoun County Counselors Association, the Michigan Personnel and Guidance Association, the Battle Creek Home Economics Association, the Preceptor Laureate Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma, and the First Congregational Church. Her husband of 59 years, Cyril Bachorik, passed away last year. Her first husband, Tom Miller, died in WWII. In accordance with her wishes, a cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held in Battle Creek next spring. Memorials may be directed to the Jack K. Mawdsley Scholarship Fund of the Battle Creek Community Foundation. Arrangements are by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/b/bachorik2674gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 2.5 Kb

Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Barker, Grace Nellie (White) December 20, 2007 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robin Ellis davenrobn@gmail.com December 24, 2007, 6:26 pm Battle Creek Enquirer Mrs. Grace Nellie (White) Baker, 85, of Battle Creek, MI, formerly of Detroit, Michigan died Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Battle Creek Health System surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Detroit, MI the daughter of George Charles White and Henrietta Hazel (Upell) White. She left school after the 10th grade, but later went back and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She was employed at F.W. Woolworth Company for 23 years and formerly employed at the Weston Biscuit Company. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards, and crossword puzzles. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 after 4 p.m. where the family will be present 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Jon Fruytier officiating. Burial will be at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Emmett Township, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to Charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145. Additional Comments: I am not related. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/calhoun/obits/b/barker2671gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb