***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HAPPEL, George H., died Jan. 27, 1924 HAPPEL, McCLISH George H. HAPPEL a son of Philip and Harriet HAPPEL, was born in Mendon township, October 26, 1867. He was married to Ella E. McCLISH, October 20, 1889, she having preceded him to the Great Beyond, January 24, 1913. Inheriting all of the virtues of his kind, quiet and industrious parents, he became one of most successful and progressive men of the community. His entire life was spent in the pursuit of agriculture. Meeting all of the misfortunes and disappointments with a firm and steadfast resolution to perform all of his duties willingly and uncomplaining, he made his career a very pleasant and resourceful venture. Being very considerate of the welfare of his family and neighbors he would always discommode himself to accommodate them. Thus the community suffers a great loss and his kind deeds and his words of cheer and consolation will long be remembered by all. Several months ago his health became impaired and he very patiently bore his suffering until his work in this world was done. He departed this life, January 27, 1924, leaving mournful and sorrowing, his four sons; Fred, Clifford, Clyde and Donald, several grandchildren, one brother, three sisters and many relatives and friends. CARD of THANKS We wish to thank all of those who extended to us, in this time of sorrow and grief, the many valuable services, and words of consolation, especially the kind comforting words of Mrs. Tench and the beautiful flowers from the friends. Fred HAPPEL Clifford HAPPEL Clyde HAPPEL Donald HAPPEL and their families. END

**************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BRICKER, Dale Emelie, Nov. 23, 1962 BRICKER, BROWN, COURT, DAUGHERTY, SPEALMAN, McEWEN, JONES Mendon; Mrs. Isaac (Dale Emelie) BRICKER, 72, who made her home at 325 E. Main St., died unexpectedly at her residence, Friday afternoon. Mrs. BRICKER was born in Paulding County, O., Oct. 22, 1890, a daughter of William and Emelie (BROWN) COURT. When yet a child, the family moved to Jay County, Ind., where in February, 1909, she was married to Andrew DAUGHERTY. She came to Mendon in 1921. On Nov. 2, 1937, she was married to Isaac C. BRICKER. She was a member of the Methodist Church, the WSCS, a past president of Grace Circle, a member of the East Side Club, the Pinochle Club and an active worker at Fairview Hospital in Centreville. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Phinnes (Treva) SPEALMAN, of Kalamazoo; four sons, Ortha and Arlet DAUGHERTY, both of Kalamazoo, Foster DAUGHERTY of Vandalia and Cova DAUGHERTY, of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Earl SPEALMAN of Mendon; Mrs. Inez McEWEN of Kalamazoo; and Mrs. Velma JONES of Sturgis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Eickhoff Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd McCarty, pastor of the Mendon Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Mendon Cemetery. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BOWERMAN, Martha E. FOSS, departed this life April 18, 1924. BOWERMAN, FOSS, BENNETT, WELCH, HORNBECK, DOWD, ENGLER Martha E. FOSS, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred FOSS, was born in Chicago, Illinois, July 11, 1871, and departed this life April 18, 1924, at her home in Mendon, Michigan. In 1875, they moved from Chicago to Indiana and from there to Michigan in 1879. Here she received the remainder of her education and later united in matrimony to Mr. Edward BOWERMAN in 1895. Three years ago last fall they moved from northern Michigan to Mendon. Deceased is survived by her husband and six children, four boys and two girls, viz; Carl who lives at Brainerd, Minn.; Seth, Mrs. Blanche BENNETT, Dallas, Elton and Ruth, all living at home. She leaves four sisters and one brother, viz; Mrs. Anna WELCH and Mrs. Lena HORNBECK of Grand Rapids; Mrs. Minnie DOWD of Fibre, Michigan; Mrs. Eliza ENGLER of Mendon and Andrew FOSS of White Cloud. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon last, April 20, at 2:30, the Rev. Chase officiating. Interment in Mendon cemetery. CARDS of THANKS We wish to sincerely thank all those who so kindly extended their sympathy and aid during our great sorrow at the loss of our dear wife and mother; also, for the beautiful floral gifts. Edward BOWERMAN and Family. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HUNTINGTON, Clair E. died Nov. 25, 1981 HUNTINGTON, MOYER, GERMAIN, HOWELL, HUGHEY Mr. Clair E. HUNTINGTON, 5413 East UV Ave., Vicksburg died Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 1981, at his home. Mr. HUNTINGTON was born August 23, 1916, in Vicksburg, son of Jesse and Valley MOYER HUNTINGTON and has been a lifelong resident of this area. He had retired from Mead Corp., where he had been employed in Quality Control, and served with the Army in WW II. On June 22, 1940, he was married to Pauline GERMAIN, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Rodney of HUNTINGTON Beach, Calif.; 2 brothers, Harold and Paul of Vicksburg; a sister, Mrs. George (Orma) HOWELL of Las Vegas, Nev.; 2 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A sister, Violet HUGHEY, preceded him in death. The family will receive friends at the Rupert-Durham Funeral Home Wednesday and Thursday evening from 7-9, where services will be held Friday at 3 p.m., Rev. Merle Halsey, of the Vicksburg Bible Church, officiating. Interment in Vicksburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MOTTER, George, died in a fall from hay wagon. MOTTER, SAUCED, SHIRLEY, DANE George MOTTER, Former Mendon Resident, Died as Result of a Fall. Last Saturday morning about 11 o'clock George MOTTER, a former resident and business man of Mendon, was fatally injured by the upsetting of a load of hay upon which he was riding. Particulars are as follows. Mr. MOTTER and John PURDY were riding on a load of hay at a point about 2 1/2 miles northwest of Colon; the load shifted in getting out of the way of an auto truck and eventually the load tipped over. Mr. MOTTER was thrown under the load in such a manner that his vertebrae was fractured at the back of the neck and he was unconscious and paralyzed when taken from under the load by Mr. PURDY, who was not injured. Mr. MOTTER was taken to his home near Leonidas. He soon recovered his senses, but the physicians called soon realized that he was fatally injured. About 10:30 Sunday night he again became unconscious and remained so until he died at 11 o'clock Monday morning, just 48 hours after the accident. Mr. MOTTER was well know in Mendon, where he had many friends. Up to about thirteen years ago he conducted a meat market, when he was burned out; previous to this he had a feed store here. After working around for a time he moved on to Doc Benedict's place, where he remained 9 years; then he moved to the old Graham place, where he remained at the time of his death. Mr. MOTTER was born at Pleasant Mills, Ind., and would have been 67 years on the 7th of May. He is survived by his wife; three sons; Roy of Mendon, Sam of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Ray of Battle Creek; also three daughters; Mrs. Minnie SAUCED of Los Angles, Cal., Mrs. Lovada SHIRLEY of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Pearl DANE of Three Rivers. The funeral services will be held at Leonidas Methodist Church, Friday at 2 p.m. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELWIG, Clarence, died March 29, 1987 HELWIG, HAPPEL, GIFFORD, REED, WOODS, SUTTON, GALBREATH, McCLISH Mr. Clarence HELWIG, of 494 "O" Drive South, Rt. 1, Fulton died Sunday, March 29, 1987 at his home. He was born in Mendon July 19, 1908 the son of the late William and Bertha (HAPPEL) HELWIG. He attended the Beebe Country School and graduated from Mendon High School in 1926. He was married to Aileen GIFFORD on July 28, 1928 in Fort Wayne, IN. They have made their home on the family farm since 1938. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jacque H. HELWIG of Fulton; 3 daughters, Mrs. K. D. (Ardis) REED and Mrs. Paul (Donna) WOODS, both of Marshall and Mrs. Charles (Charlene) SUTTON of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Roland of Kalamazoo and Harold of Berkley, CA; 1 sister, Loretta GALBREATH of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond and a sister, Gladys McCLISH. Friends may call after 7 p.m. this evening and anytime Tuesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home, Mendon. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the North Fulton Cemetery, with Rev. Orlen L. Njus officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Good Samaritan. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HUGHEY, Alma E., died Oct. 4, 1987 HUGHEY, DAY, RANDALL, CALLEN, QUARRY, MILLER, KOSTER, PLONKA Died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1987 after a long illness. She was born in Mendon on Sept. 29, 1904. The daughter of the late Edward and Mary (DAY) RANDALL. She was married to Howard HUGHEY on April 26, 1924 in Kalamazoo and had resided here since her marriage. Mr. HUGHEY died Nov. 11, 1981. She was a homemaker and Member of Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Beverly Jean) PLONKA of Dearborn Heights, MI; and Mrs. Richard (LaVona) (Bonnie) CALLEN of Kalamazoo; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Emma QUARRY of Kalamazoo; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Marguerite) MILLER of Colon. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Kenneth and Merrald; 1 sister, Ethel KOSTER and a brother, Elmer RANDALL. Friends may call anytime today at the Eickhoff Funeral Home, Mendon. Where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with David Farrell of Colon officiating. I! nterment will be in Beard Cemetery, Leonidas Twp. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HARMON, Vera L., died March 1, 1987 HARMON, METTY, ZINSMASTER Mendon; Vera L. HARMON, 79, of 26760 M-60, died March 1, 1987, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1907, in Leonidas Township, a daughter of the late Albert and Ella (METTY) ZINSMASTER. On April 5, 1926, she married Carl HARMON at St. Edward Catholic Church, Mendon. She was a lifelong resident of the Mendon and Leonidas area. She was employed at Denton Mills, Centreville, and the former Wakeman House, Mendon. Surviving are her husband; one son, Robert HARMON, Mendon; and one granddaughter; one brother, Kenneth ZINSMASTER, Mendon; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call anytime at the Eickhoff Funeral Home, Mendon, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Edward Catholic Church, Mendon, with the Rev. George Ross officiating. Burial will be in St. Edward Cemetery. END

Carole, Victor Osgood had at least two other grandchildren: Harold and James. Harold is still alive; James died sometime in the 1970's. Patricia Maher Paw Paw, MI I think I called you Mary in the last note I sent. I'm sorry, I was thinking of Mary Osgood, I think.

Kay, Do you have date of death for David Thomas Riley? Patricia (Edwards) Maher Paw Paw, MI

I like the new posting of all the obits etc. I subscribe in digest mode so I just get one email and I can quickly look through the list of subjects for names that interest me. Joanna MISTJOSE-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: > > MISTJOSE-D Digest Volume 01 : Issue 82 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [MISTJOSE] LONG, KENNETH G., died [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #2 [MISTJOSE] LUCK, Barbara J., died [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #3 [MISTJOSE] LILLY, Edna B., died Oc [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #4 [MISTJOSE] VAN LUVEN, Leslie, died [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #5 [MISTJOSE] VAN LUVEN, Leslie, died [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #6 [MISTJOSE] LILLY, Norman H., died [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #7 [MISTJOSE] LONG, Earl died Oct. 11 [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #8 [MISTJOSE] LOCKE, Charles Paul, di [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #9 [MISTJOSE] LONG, Irene J., died De [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #10 [MISTJOSE] LOUDENSLAGER, Mildred I [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #11 [MISTJOSE] LUNG, DeLois "Bus", die [maudiecarole@voyager.net] > #12 [MISTJOSE] UNSUBSCRIBE [KGabel606@aol.com] > #13 [MISTJOSE] Obit Help White Pigeon [Jackie Lamorie <jlamorie@earthlink] > #14 [MISTJOSE] Unsubscribe [Linda Garrett <fredd1907@earthlink] > #15 [MISTJOSE] Unsubscribe [Pearl5083@aol.com] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from MISTJOSE-D, send a message to > > MISTJOSE-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > To contact the list administrator, send mail to > MISTJOSE-admin@rootsweb.com. snip

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MILLER, Della A., died June 19?? MILLER, GARLAND, GREENWAY Sturgis, June 24; Mrs. Della A. MILLER, wife of L. E. MILLER, commissioner of schools of St. Joseph County and resident of this community for 32 years died at her home in Sturgis, last Thursday after an illness of more than a year. In August, 1911, Mrs. MILLER moved to Sturgis with her husband, having come to the county in 1895. She was born in Howell. She was married to Mr. MILLER in January 1911, when she came to this county. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Margaret, two sons, John, a medical student at Ann Arbor, and Fred of Dayton. She also leaves a sister Mrs. Olive GARLAND, Howell, and three brothers, Ed and Fred GREENWAY, Lansing and Howard GREENWAY, South Bend. The funeral was held Saturday at 3:00. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NICOLLS, Lotta, died July 3, 1951 NICOLLS, ROBERTS, PORTER, BISHOP, BROOKS She Was Mother of Kalamazoo Realtor. Mrs. Lotta B. NICOLLS, 90, mother of Hugh NICOLLS, Kalamazoo realtor, died suddenly Thursday morning in Three Rivers, Mich. For the last 15 years she had lived in Mendon, but the greater part of her life had been spent in Leonidas township. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman BISHOP, were among the first pioneers to settle in this area during the 1930's. Funeral plans are still undecided but will be held in Mendon. In addition to Hugh NICOLLS, she is survived by another son, John B. NICOLLS, Ann Arbor, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Cora ROBERTS, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Roy M. PORTER, Malone, N. Y., and four grandchildren. Her husband, George A. NICOLLS, died in 1937. Second clipping; Lotta NICOLLS Buried At Leonidas Sunday. Services for Mrs. Lotta NICOLLS, 90, who died July 3, in Brayman Nursing Home, Three Rivers, was held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Eickhoff Chapel here. The Rev. Elvin Finkbeiner, Methodist pastor, officiating, with burial in Leonidas. Mrs. NICOLLS was born Sept. 27, 1861 in Leonidas Twp., daughter of Lyman Henry BISHOP and Cora Sophia BROOKS BISHOP. She was married to George NICOLLS in Leonidas in 1885. Mrs. NICOLLS was Mendon librarian a number of years. She was a member of Abiel Fellows Chapter, DAR, White Shrine and the O.E.S., and an honorary member of Mendon Woman's Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cora ROBERTS, Chicago; two sons, John, Ann Arbor and Hugh, Kalamazoo; a sister, Mrs. Roy PARKER, Malone, N. Y. Mr. NICOLLS died in 1936. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OSGOOD, Victor, died Jan. 17, 1918 OSGOOD, McMILLEN Prominent Mendon Merchant and Farmer Died Thursday. Victor OSGOOD a farmer living near Mendon died at the farm home Thursday, Jan. 17. He was 61 years of age. Mr. OSGOOD was born on the farm home north of Mendon Nov. 10, 1857. He attended the rural school in his home district, the Mendon High School and later Parsons Business College. He was for some time connected with the Osgood Bros. Bank at Mendon, later he was in the clothing business with ?. J. Stephens. He was married to Mary McMILLEN Feb. 12, 1881 to whom were born two children, one dying in infancy, the other Verne survives. Mrs. OSGOOD proceeded him in death six years ago. He is survived by his son Verne, three grandchildren, Kirk, Esther and Leonard, one brother Charles and two nephews, Leonard and Don. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Mendon conducted by Rev. Cosner. Services were in charge of the Masonic Order. Interment was made in the Mendon Cemetery. END

I'm going to repeat my St. Joseph County list of surnames for the newer subscribers. Maybe we can help each other. MAHER Mendon, Sturgis, Vicksburg (Kalamazoo CO) CYLKA Sturgis LOCEY Mendon, Leonidas WING Mendon, Vicksburg DRAKE Constantine, Three Rivers ROBERTS ? TATE ? OLMSTED Mendon YOUNG Three Rivers WISE Mendon CLOUSE Sturgis WAITE Sturgis These are all the surnames I have for now. I think this is enough for anybody out there to digest. LOL Patricia (Edwards) Maher Paw Paw, MI

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> REXFORD, Harry Leroy, Mendon's first victim of the Great War, May 6, 1917. REXFORD, WILLIAMS Mendon's First Victim of the Great War Interred at his Old Home Town. Harry Leroy REXFORD was born at Cedar Springs, Michigan, August 19, 1895 and died at Fort Warren, Mass., Sunday May 6, 1917 at the age of 21 years, 8 months and 13 days. At the age of one year and one month, death took the mother and left him to the care of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS and his aunt Alice WILLIAMS of Mendon where most of his life has been spent. At the first call of his country for army recruits, Harry enlisted at Grand Rapids, April 10, going immediately to Columbus and then to Fort Warren, Mass., where he met his death. He leaves to mourn his untimely death a father, William REXFORD of Three Lakes, Wis., one brother, Franklin of Mendon besides his grandparents, uncles and aunts of Sturgis. Funeral services were held in Sturgis, Saturday afternoon at one o'clock conducted by Rev. Patterson, and the same afternoon in Mendon at 3:00 o'clock, Rev. G. E. Wright officiating. The body was laid to rest in the Mendon cemetery. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RILEY, David Thomas, Mendon Civic Leader Dies. RILEY, MURPHY, CLOUGH, SALKINS, WILSON, WILFRED Mendon, Mich.; July 30; David Thomas RILEY, 79, prominent farm and civic leader here for many years, died early today at his home east of Mendon. Mr. RILEY was former highway commissioner, school director, and Maccabee lodge member here and was a member of the board of the St. Edwards Catholic Church. He leaves his wife, Marie; two sons, Gerald and Joseph, Mendon; three daughters, Mrs. J. E. MURPHY and Mrs. Edward CLOUGH, Detroit; and Mrs. Robert SALKINS, Monroe; two brothers, John and Edward, both of Mendon; two sisters, Mrs. Bert WILSON and Sister M. WILFRED, Monroe, and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 in the St. Edwards Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends and relatives will recite the rosary Monday evening at 8 in the Eickhoff Funeral Home. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RIGLES, Elnora, died 1938. RIGLES, McCASLIN, VISSCHER, SCHROEDER, BULLARD, PROLO Mrs. Elnora RIGLES, 53, to be buried Friday. Vicksburg; Services for Mrs. Elnora RIGLES, 53, will be held at 2:30 Friday in Critz chapel, with the Rev. Norman Klump officiating. Burial will be in the local cemetery. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra McCASLIN, she was born in Brady township May 18, 1885. In 1901, she married Lewis RIGLES, who died a month ago. With exception of four years residence in Iowa and Nebraska, Mrs. RIGLES lived in Brady all her life. She leaves a son, Vernie; a foster daughter, Mrs. Elsie VISSCHER, Kalamazoo; her mother, Mrs. Hannah McCASLIN; three sisters, Mrs. Leonard SCHROEDER, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Alba BULLARD, Mrs. Meda PROLO, Vicksburg. END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROCKELEIN, Mrs. Nicholas, died April 16, 1905 ROCKELEIN, KIMBLE Mrs. ROCKELEIN was born in Bayern, Germany, Nov. 12, 1853, and died at her home in Leonidas township, April 16, 1905, aged 46, 5 months and 4 days. Mrs. ROCKELEIN received her education in her native town, and at the end of her school days was considered the best in her class, and received many prizes to that effect. She was very popular among the young people of her town, and many sorrowful tears were shed when they heard of her intended trip to America. At the age of 24 she came to America with her cousin, stopping at New York; not being satisfied there she came to Akron, Ohio, where she was united in marriage to Nicholas ROCKELEIN in 1883. One year later they came to Michigan and to the farm where they have since lived. Mrs. ROCKELEIN was a woman ready and willing to help any one in need, and no matter how she felt during her wearisome illness she was always glad to lend a helping hand and do her part. She was loved and respected by all who knew her, especially her children, who feel the loss of both father and mother so deeply. The love she possessed for her husband who passed a way scarcely three weeks before, caused her sudden death, as she always made this remark, "I can never live if my husband is taken away." She leaves five daughters, two sons one sister and one brother, also many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held April 19th at St. Edward's church, Mendon, and interment in St. Edward's Cemetery. In Memory of Our Dear Parents; Gone, but not Forgotten. We loved them, yes, we loved them, But the angels loved them more, And they have sweetly called them To yonder shining shore. The golden gates were opened, A gentle voice said "Come," And with farewells unspoken, They calmly entered, home. Yours with much sympathy, Mrs. John W. KIMBLE END

***************************************************** Kay Gabel KGabel606@aol.com The following newspaper clippings of obituaries are from a large collection I have. If you have any questions on these I will be glad to help where I can. Kay Gabel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Transcribed by volunteer Carole L. (Mohney) Carr for St. Joseph County Michigan USGenWeb >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROCKELEIN, Nicholas, March 29, 1905 ROCKELEIN, RABHEM Nicholas ROCKELEIN, died at his home in Leonidas township, St. Joseph Co., Mich., on Wednesday, March 29, 1905, after an illness of only a few days, aged 51 years. Mr. ROCKELEIN was born in Berne, Germany, and received his education in his native town. At the age of 18 he entered the German Army and served for three years, after which he came to America and to the State of Ohio, stopping at Akron. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary RABHEM. One year later they came to Michigan and to the farm where they have since lived. Mr. ROCKELEIN was a man of sterling character and was loved and respected by all who knew him, he possessed a large circle of friends who mourn his loss. He leaves a wife, five daughters and two sons; funeral services were held April 1st, at St. Edward's church, Mendon, and interment in St. Edward's Cemetery. Dear husband, father, thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel; But 'twas God who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. END