Manning, Perry
Posted By: LaVonne I. Bennett
Date: Thursday, 12 August 2004, at 4:41 p.m.
THE IONIA SENTINEL, MICH.; Thursday, Dec. 2, 1886: "CITY AND COUNTRY. - Perry Manning, an old resident of Portland, died very suddenly of heart disease on Friday."
MAPES, Frank Monroe
Posted By: Teresa LEAK SWEET
Date: Wednesday, 31 January 2001, at 8:43 a.m.
From R. W. Gierman Collection--May 30,1950--Source unknown
Frank Monroe Mapes, 74, died suddenly at his home in Sunfield on Memorial Day. His death came at 1 PM, Tuesday, May 30.
Born in Sebewa, Ionia Co., April 19, 1876, he was the son of Antoinette and Alfred Mapes. He married Ellen Bishop on June 28, 1899, and the couple celebrated their golden anniversary last year. More than 200 friends attended the fiftieth anniversary held in the home of a nephew, Jack Mapes.
Mr. Mapes, a veteran salesman, first became engaged in merchandising at the age of 15. He spent two years with the American Steel and Wire Co., and later remained with International Harvester Co. of Chicago for 32 years. For the past three years he was employed by Mapes Furniture Co., and was with that concern at the the time of his death. He was a member of the local Lions Club.
Frank Mapes was well known and widely respected throughout this area.
Surviving ar his wife; one son, Ronald of Chicago; one grandson, Howard of Grand Rapids; one brother, Harry Mapes of Sunfield, and two cousins, Mrs. Lottie Thompson of Lansing and Mrs. George Thorp of Portland. Services will be held at 2 PM Friday from Mapes Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Arman officiationg and interment will be in Sunfield Cemetery. Kenneth Dow, Noble Sackett, Leo Wilcox, Ray Welch, Arzeno VanHouen and Roy Bishop will serve as pallbearers.
MARTIN, Charles P.
Portland Review & Observer, 17 Mar 2002
Charles P. Martin, 71, of Portland passed away March 10.
He was born in Portland Jan. 26, 1931 the son of Anthony and Pauline (Smith) Martin. Mr. Martin worked for 25 years for Central Soya before retiring in 1992 and was a veteran of Korea, serving in the United States Marine Corp. His greatest hobby was making primitive furniture. He had a great love for his grandchildren, and loved his dog, Teddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Judy A. Martin; daughters, Toni Marie (Harold) Edwards of Purvis, Miss., Lori Shelton of McLaurin, Miss., Renee (Charles) Pearson of Fort Drum, N.Y., Lisa M. (Thomas, III) Keusch, Kim J. (Kevin) Graft, and Dayna (Thomas) Gustafson, all of Portland; eight grandchildren, Emily Spohn, Abby and Lillie Keusch, Caitlin Pearson, Kirsten Graft, Joshua, Spencer, and Zachary Gustafson; sisters, Marilyn Murray of Ionia, Bernadette (Bud) Heinowski of Hillsdale; several nieces and nephews.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Joe Robbe, Pastor of Mt. Hope Church, Portland March 12 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Interment of Ashes will take place at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Ingham Regional Medical Center.
Contributed by:Sandy Heintzelman
McCORMICK, Chauncey E.
Posted By: Sandy Heintzelman
Date: Saturday, 21 April 2001, at 7:12 p.m.
Chauncey E. McCormick was born November 16, 1866, in the log house on his father's farm where Clarksville is now located. He had been a resident of Clarksville all his life except for a few years when he was employed as a railroad man. He passed away very suddenly April 1, 1917, age 50 years, 4 months and 15 days.
Funeral services were held from the house April 4 under the auspices of the Clarksville Masonic lodge. Rev. R.H. Bready of Hastings preached the funeral sermon.
He leaves a wife, two daughters, Mary E. and Lillian, one son, Fay E., father Alvah J., and a sister, Carlie Ackerson.
MCCOY, Jerry David
Ionia Sentinel Standard
Jerry David McCoy, 57, of Orleans passed away Monday, March 25, 2002 at his home.
He was born Sept. 25, 1944 in Mud Fork, Logan county, W.V., and raised by Elijah M. “Skeeter-Skeet” and Florence (Maynard) McCoy Booth.
He is survived by his wife, Florence “Becky” McCoy; daughters, Debra E. Howard and (fiancée, Michael Strotheid) of Wartburg, Tenn., Barbara A. (Kurt) Medendorp of Whitehall, Brenda S. McCoy (fiancée, Robert DeVita III) of Sterling Heights and Geri D. (James) Denman of Belding; mother, Florence McCoy Booth of Raglund, W.V.; step-children, Jerry J. Brown of Ionia, Korinna L. (Daniel) Snider of Kingsley, Darcey F. (fiancée, Misty Cope) of Saranac and Angel A. Brown (fiancée, Joshua Fanning) of Lansing; brothers, William B. (Patricia) McCoy of Marion, Ohio, Joseph A. (Dola) McCoy of Owensboro, Ken.; sister, Patricia A. Pepper of Manassas, Va.; and 15 grandchildren.
Jerry will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elijah; and half-brother, Jackie Ray McCoy.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday. Burial will be in Mayer Memorial Cemetery, Williamson, W.V.
Memorial contributions can be made in Jerry’s name to Hospice.
Contributed by Sandy Heintzelman
MCCRUMB, Valliere
Posted By: Sandy Heintzelman
Date: Wednesday, 1 August 2001, at 3:49 p.m.
Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Monday, August 4, 1997, page 2A
Portland - Valliere McCrumb, 75, of Portland died Aug. 2, 1997.
She was born July 21, 1922 in Vermont. She was a member of Portland United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, Dennis C. (Mary) McCrumb of Kalamazoo; daughter-in-law, Suzy (Robert) Debo of Bay City, two grandchildren, Chris and Craig McCrumb; one great-grandson, Maxwell; two brothers, Norman Winter of Portland and Donald Winter of DeWitt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arden; son, Gary, and daughter, Sandra.
Memorial services will be Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Danby Cemetery in Danby Township with Rev. Scott Otis, pastor of Portland United Methodist Church, officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Portland United Methodist Church or the Ionia County Cancer Society.
The family is being served by Gorsline-Runciman Co. Neller Chapel.
MCCURDY, Karen E.
Posted By: Sandy Heintzelman
Date: Wednesday, 1 August 2001, at 3:47 p.m.
Karen E. McCurdy, 50 of Belmont formerly of Woodland passed away June 7. 1997. Surviving are her father and step-mother Kenneth and Fredia McCurdy of Woodland; one sister Vivan (Robert) Reynolds of Kentwood; one niece Debra (Craig) Potter of Kentwood; 3 great nephews and one great niece. Funeral services were held June 13 with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa.
MCFADEN, Charles Roland
Posted By: Sandy Heintzelman
Date: Wednesday, 18 July 2001, at 5:28 p.m.
Charles Roland McFaden, 66, formerly of Ionia passed away March 7, 1997. Surviving are his wife Debbie of Port Charlotte; his mother Winnifred McFaden on Ionia; one daughter Vicki Lynn Halifax of Marcellus; one son Charles Rodney McFaden of Tenn.; one brother Kent McFaden on Muskegon; 5 grandchildren. Memorial services were held March 11 at Kays-Pongers Funeral Home in Port Charlotte, Florida.
McKay, Mrs. James A.
Posted By: LaVonne I. Bennett
Date: Thursday, 12 August 2004, at 5:07 p.m.
THE IONIA SENTINEL, MICH.; THURSDAY, DEC. 9, 1886: "Saranac Local: A postal card received by Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hubbard, Tuesday, from Chas. S. McKay, tells the sad tidings of the death of his mother, the wife of Rev. James A. McKay. She died last week Wednesday. Mr. McKay was pastor of the Congregational church in this village for a couple of years and consequently Mrs. McKay was well known in this section."
McKelvey, Sarah (Mrs. John)
Posted By: LaVonne I. Bennett
Date: Thursday, 12 August 2004, at 3:26 p.m.
THE IONIA SENTINEL, MICH.; November 4, 1886: "Sarah McKelvey, wife of John McKelvey of North Plains township, died at her home on Monday evening at 8 o'clock, from the effects of an injury received (some?) weeks ago in a runaway accident. The deceased lady leaves her husband, whose pathway through life she has shared and lightened for forty-three years, and one son to mourn her loss. A host of friends whom she was ever ready to make welcome at her fireside and who have so often partaken of her kindly hospitality will sympathize with those whose hearts are made so desolute today by the loss of wife and mother. The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, at the family residence on North Plains."
MCLEOD, Verland Van
Ionia Sentinel Standard, 16 Apr 2002
Verland Van McLeod, 79, of Lyons, died unexpectedly Sat., April 13, 2002, at his farm home on Keefer Highway.
Mr. McLeod, a lifelong farmer in the area, was born in Antrim County, the son of Guy and Floy (Van Houten) McLeod. He was descended from original Ionia County settlers. His great-grandfather, James Marsh, purchased the farmstead in Orange Township in 1836. His Scottish forebear, great-grandfather George McLeod arrived in 1842, and his maternal great-grandparents settled in Sebewa Township in 1841.
His family returned to the area soon after his birth, living briefly in Mulliken and Grand Ledge before returning to Ionia County. He grew up on the family farm on Kelsey Highway, attended LeValley School and graduated from Ionia High School in 1940.
Following World War II, he and his brother Roswell, purchased a farm on Keefer Highway, and he lived there until the time of his death. He was active in the Junior Farm Bureau at both state and national levels, and served as state president of the organization in 1946-47.
In addition to farming, Mr. McLeod had a wide range of interests and was well-known for his knowledge about Native American culture. He had participated in several archeological searches throughout central and western Michigan, collaborating with researchers at both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
He believed in sharing his collected knowledge with young people, and contributed many hours of his time speaking to elementary school children about Native American culture and customs in the Grand River Valley. Mr. McLeod had a talent for memorizing poetry, and like his father before him, often recited entire, lengthy poems at group gatherings.
He had a great appreciation of his Scottish heritage, and early in life learned to dance the Highland Fling.
Mr. McLeod also had an extensive knowledge of the Civil War and had visited many of its battle sites, and had explored several of its lesser known areas of conflict.
He was a member of the LeValley Methodist Church, Ionia County Farm Bureau, Clan MacLeod Society, USA and several archeological associations.
In 1972 he and Carol Smith Young were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Ionia by Dr. Fred Graham of East Lansing. She died in 1990.
He was also predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Velva Johnson of Brandenton, Fla.
Survivors include one sister, Coralane Boyes of Ionia; a brother, Roswell; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at LeValley Methodist Church.
Memorial gifts may be made to Ionia Area Hospice, or the Dunvegan Foundation of Clan MacLeod Society, both in care of Cook Funeral Home in Ionia.
Contributed by: Sandy Heintzelman
MEHNEY, John
Posted By: Leora Slosser
Date: Monday, 2 April 2001, at 10:03 a.m.
FORMER SMYRNA RESIDENT DIES AT ST. JOHNS. Tragic Death Occurs at Hospital Following Accident at Farm.
Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death Monday evening of John Mehney of St. Johns who died at the St. Johns hospital of injuries suffered Monday noon while drawing oats at his farm home. Mr. Mehney was using his tractor in bringing the grain bags into the barn when, due to unknown circumstances, he evidently lost control of the machine and plunged through the opposite barn door and dropped 15 feet to the ground. He was rushed to the St. Johns hospital where it was found he suffered a broken leg, broken arm and a mangled hip. Specialists were called and every effort was made to save his life but death came between 8 and 9 o'clock that evening. Mr. Mehney was about 62 years old at the time of his tragic death.
He was born in Otisco township, one of the 14 children of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Mehney. Of the six brothers in the family, only one is now left. Three have met death in accidents.
Following his marriage to Susie Skellenger, Mr. Mehney resided in Smyrna until some 15 or 20 years ago when he moved with his family to St. Johns. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Dr. Gayle Mehney of Grand Rapids, and Ross, at home; a daughter, Eugenia, now Mrs. Mark Eaton of near Lansing; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Stephen, of St. Johns, and four sisters, Mrs. Odelia Bricker of this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Cory of Lansing, Mrs. Margaret Stevens of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Percy (Adele) Sussex of Detroit.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at a funeral home in St. Johns. Burial will be in the cemetery there. [handwritten notation - Aug 12, 1940]
Source: The Carrie Ayers Scrapbook collection - Obituaries 1936-1949. The original scrapbook and a copy are located at the Boston-Saranac Historical Society Depot Museum in Saranac, MI. Another copy is available at the Ionia County Genealogical Society library located at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Depot Museum, Emerson Street, Lake Odessa, MI.
Melaski, Mrs. Frank
Posted By: LaVonne I. Bennett
Date: Thursday, 9 September 2004, at 7:01 p.m.
THE IONIA SENTINEL, MICH.; February 9, 1888: "Personal. - Mrs. Frank Melaski, living near the overhead bridge, between here and the prison, died last night."
MILLER, Mrs. David M.
Posted By: Marilyn Ransom
Date: Sunday, 8 August 2004, at 6:31 p.m.
The Belding Banner, Thursday, March 9, 1950
Mrs. David M. Miller passed away Sunday at midnight at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller, in Grand Rapids. The body was taken to Elmwood, Illinois where Rev. C. T. Doolittle, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Grand Rapids and an old friend of the family, officiated at the service Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller moved to Grand Rapids from this city less than a year ago and his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. David M. Miller, had come to Grand Rapids form Chicago only two weeks ago, intending to make their home there to be near their son’s family. Tom Miller is the only child and there is one grandson besides the husband.
MILLER, Henry
Posted By: Marilyn Ransom
Date: Sunday, 8 August 2004, at 6:35 p.m.
Publication Unknown, Tuesday, July 30, 1935
Henry Miller, 71, died Tuesday morning at 1:45 at his home, 814 West Main street, following a long illness. He had been in poor health the past four years but was able to be around until six weeks ago when he fell off the back porch.
He was born at Waterloo, Canada, August 17, 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller. When a boy 12 years old he moved with his parents to Lowell and for a time he worked on the John Leonard farm near Lowell. He was employed in a factory at Mancelona for 24 years and for 18 years he was a foreman at the Ypsilanti Reed furniture factory. He was married October 12, 1913 to Mable Lambert and for the past 20 years they have resided on West Main street in Ionia. He was a former member of the Elks and ill health the past few years had forced him to give up active membership.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clarence Bolcom, 643 West Main Street; Mrs. Charles Hutchins, East Main Street; Mrs. Harry Nelson, Ionia township; Mrs. Don Gerding, of Davison; Mrs. Lee Allen of Montrose; four brothers, Jacob Miller of Levering; Aaron Miller, of Los Angeles, California; Abraham Miller, Elsie; Emanaul Miller, of Grand Rapids; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Briggs of Houghton Lake; Mrs. Clyde Bender, of Alpena, and Mrs. Frank Louis, of Petoskey; two half sisters, Mrs. Ezra Snyder and Mrs. Lucinda Weisner, of Canada; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the Bradley funeral home with Rev. Paul L. Stewart, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will be at the family lot at Highland park cemetery.
MILLER, Monty
Posted By: Sandy Heintzelman
Date: Wednesday, 1 August 2001, at 3:50 p.m.
Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Monday, August 4, 1997, page 2A
Saranac - Monty Miller, 86, died at Ionia County Memorial Hospital July 31, 1997.
He was born in Kent County Nov. 21, 1910, the son of Fred (Mina W. Erwin) Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Clista, whom he married Sept. 9, 1935; one sister, Rheatha Rogers of Rodney; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Cremation has taken place, and burial of ashes will be done Saturday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m. at Saranac Cemetery.
Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home in Saranac.
MILLER, Pearl
Posted By: Marilyn Ransom
Date: Sunday, 8 August 2004, at 6:36 p.m.
The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Tuesday, October 24, 1972
Rev. Clarence F. Anderson officiated at funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Pearl Miller, who died Friday. Interment was at Balcom cemetery. Bearers were Bernard O’Connell, A. Hoover, Ed. Pelon, Ed Barrette, Philip Wagner, and Louis Wagner III.
Monks, Emma Anna (Lyle)(Mrs. Joseph)
Posted By: LaVonne I. Bennett
Date: Thursday, 9 September 2004, at 4:15 p.m.
THE IONIA SENTINEL-STANDARD, MICH.; January 3, 1928, front page: "Mrs. Joseph Monks, of Orleans, Died Monday - Mrs. Joseph Monks, of Orleans, died at her home Monday after an illness of several months which assumed a critical stage shortly before Christmas.
Born in New York 58 years ago, she came to Michigan with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lyle, Sr., when she was one year of age, and has made Easton, Ionia, and Orleans her home during which time Mr. Monks operated the sprinkling wagon, and Mrs. Monks did the collecting. During this time her kindly mannerisms made many friends for her.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Henry Lake, who has been with her during her long illness; Mrs. Homer Dow, of Keene, and a son Miles, who lives at home. She leaves a brother, Harry Lyle, of Ionia, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Lyle. The latter is 83 years of age, and with the surviving son, are the only two of the family left, who pioneered in Ionia county over half a century ago. A brother, James Lyle, Jr., died in July.
The funeral services will be held from the home in Orleans Wednesday at 2 o'clock fast time, and the burial will take place in Orleans."
Mooney, John P., Jr.
Posted By: LaVonne I. Bennett
Date: Saturday, 26 August 2000, at 8:30 p.m.
IONIA SENTINEL-STANDARD, MI, ca 6-26-1961: "Deaths - JOHN MOONEY, 86, of 336 Baldie street died Monday about 10:30 p.m. at his home.
He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul church Holy Name society, and was in charge of maintenance for SS. Peter and Paul church and academy from 1926 until 1958. He had been ringing the church bell for 37 years.
Born at Hubbardston, June 20, 1875, he was the son of John and Mary Marion Mooney. He was married to Anna Nolan February 28, 1922, and moved to Ionia in 1926 and had resided here since.
Surviving are his wife, Anna; four sons, John Robert Mooney and Joseph Mooney of Ionia, Francis of Grand Rapids; and Raymond of Chicago; seven daughters, Ann Mooney, Mrs. William Heintzelman, Mrs. Darwin Holzgen, Mrs Arnold Johnson and Matha Mooney of Grand Rapids; Sister Mary Bernadette of Essexville, and Mrs Elwood Ruhl of Lansing, and 19 grandchildren.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Myers funeral home. Funeral mass will be sung Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul church. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist cemetery at Hubbardston."
MOORE, Gerald E.
Posted By: Marilyn Ransom
Date: Sunday, 8 August 2004, at 6:37 p.m.
The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Monday, March 23, 1987
Gerald E. Moore, 51, of 2902 Depot Street, Orleans, died at Ionia County Memorial Hospital March 21. Born in Ionia January 29, 1936, he was the son of Sprague E. and Beulah A. Conner Moore. He was graduated from Ionia High School in 1956. He was formerly employed at the Ionia Drive In Theater and the Plaza Hotel.
Surviving are his mother, Beulah A. Moore of Orleans; five sisters, Mrs. Leon (Joyce) Loveland of Charlotte, Mrs. William (Lois) McMillan of Greenville; Mrs. Richard (Beverly) Satterlee of Ionia, Mrs. Thomas (Marion) Beechot of Greenville, and Judy Smith of Reidsville, N.C.; and four brothers, LaVern C. Moore of Hendersonville, N.C., Robert E. Moore of Lansing, Kenneth S. Moore of Lyons, and Dennis R. Moore of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Everett and Norman.
Funeral services will be held form the Main Street Chapel of Montgomery Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Marvis Hale officiating. Burial will be in Easton Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m
MOORE, Kenneth S Sr.
Posted By: Michael Parker
Date: Thursday, 26 July 2001, at 10:38 a.m.
On July 13th, 2001, Ken Moore Sr unexpectedly passed away due to a long battle with Bi Polar disorder. Although some people are aware of Bi-Polar disorder, most are not aware of the effects and diagnoisis of this traumatic illness.
Bi Polar is a disorder of two chemicals found natuarlly in the brain. Chormosomes and protiens play a major role in the disorder. Two specifically, Dopamine and Sertonin. These two chemicals in a Bi-Polar paitent are over-produced, causing cycles of "high and low" emmotions that frequently require medication to control. If diagnoised early enough, a individual with the disorder can lead a semi-normal and healthy life. Unfortunately, this was not the case with Ken Moore Sr. Donations are being accepted by Ken Moore Jr. to be given to organization(s) still in research to help the families of Bi Polar paitents. Please contact Ken Moore Jr at 616-347-8217 for information on how a donation can be made in honor of the tragic loss of our beloved "papa" and father.
MOORE, Muriel I. (WILLARD)
Posted By: Marilyn Ransom
Date: Sunday, 8 August 2004, at 6:37 p.m.
The Ionia Daily Sentinel-Standard, Monday, June 6, 1955
Muriel I. Moore, 76, of 513 Nicholson Street, died Saturday evening at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She was born February 14, 1879, the daughter of Alonzo Willard and Huldah Dixon. Mrs. Moore was a life member of the O.E.S. Survivors are her husband, William J., two brothers, Chester Willard, of Chicago, and Elton Willard of Grand Rapids; one sister, Mrs. Tom Rich of Lansing.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at the Myers funeral home. The Rev. Heath T. Goodwin will officiate. Interment will be at Highland Park cemetery.
MOORE, Russell A.
Posted By: Marilyn Ransom
Date: Sunday, 8 August 2004, at 6:38 p.m.
The Ionia Daily Sentinel, Saturday, August 30, 1979
Russell A. Moore, 58, of Belding, died early Saturday morning at the United Memorial hospital in Greenville, following an extended illness. He was the stepfather of Carl Koehnlein of Bellamy road Ionia. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Charles M. Courser funeral home of Belding. Rev. Kenneth D. Harger will officiate and graveside services at the Otisco cemetery will be under the auspices of the Belding Masonic lodge. Visitation hours at the funeral home are Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Moore, Mrs. Will N. (Snell)
Posted By: LaVonne I. Bennett
Date: Thursday, 12 August 2004, at 4:59 p.m.
THE IONIA SENTINEL, MICH.; THURSDAY, DEC. 9, 1886: "The remains of Mrs. Will N. Moore were brought to this place Friday from East Jordan, where she died of quick consumption. Deceased was a daughter of Jacob Snell of Easton, and the funeral was held from her father's residence in Easton, Sunday at 10 o'clock a.m. G. H. Allured and Son took charge of the body upon its arrival to this city."
MOREHOUSE, Nellie E.
Posted By: Marilyn Ransom
Date: Sunday, 8 August 2004, at 6:38 p.m.
The Belding Banner, Thursday, March 9, 1950
Mrs. Nellie E. Morehouse, 66, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorothea Densmore in Dearborn last Tuesday. Mrs. Morehouse and her late husband, Harmon Morehouse, formerly lived at 614 S. Bridge St., this city, when he was connected with the Metal-Glass Products Co., and left here 11 years ago to return to Jackson, their former home. Mr. Morehouse passed away in 1943. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Densmore of Dearborn and Mrs. Frances Scott of Sarcoxie, Missouri, and one son, Frank Eugene, of Hollywood, California. Funeral services were held Thursday at C. K. Weatherbee Funeral home in Jackson and interment was in Woodland cemetery.
MUNSON, David E.
Posted By: Sandy Heintzelman
Date: Wednesday, 1 August 2001, at 4:09 p.m.
Belding - David E. Munson, 86, 622 E. Ellis Ave., Belding, passed away Friday, April 25, 1997, at Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids.
He was born Sept. 16, 1910, in Marion, to Alfred and Ella Dennis Munson.
He was employed at Gibson Products Corp. from 1952 until 1975. He was a former member of Montcalm County Sheriff's Posse.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Green Munson of Belding; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Aletia and Don Bruno of Springport, Mary and Rex Cline of Lansing, Barbara and Floyd Williams of Marion, Wanetia and Al Mathews of Sparta, Marsha and Rex Mathewson of Sheridan, Fredia Munson of Belding; one stepdaughter, Kit and Bill Nicholas of Lansing; two step-sons, Sam and Marie Cobb, Mike and Pat Cobb, all of Lansing; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren , and 18 stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor John Paepke Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
MYERS, Virginia Karrar
Posted By: Mary Dennison
Date: Thursday, 5 April 2001, at 6:20 a.m.
Virginia Karrar Meyers
Sunfield - Virginia Karrar Myers, age 83, formerly of Sunfield, went Home to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, March 7, 2001.
Virginia was born in Sebewa township on Dec. 20, 1917 to John and Greta (Ingall) Stambaugh.
Virginia was a long-time faithful member of the Sebewa Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leon Karrar, whom she married in 1932, and Vergil Myers Sr.; her daughter, Marjorie Karrar; her brother Arlin Stambaugh; and her sister, Vivian Eastman.
She is survived by her children, Donna Vance, Forrest Karrar, Gayla Freeman, and Phyllis Hyvarinen; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her stepchildren, William Myers and Linda Wegryn; her aunt, Iva Dunlap; her sister in law, Carmen Stambaugh; and many other loving relatives and friends.
The funeral service was held on Saturday March 10, 2001 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jerry Polk officiated. Burial was in East Sebewa Cemetery.
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