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OVER THIRTY DIE IN TRAIN WRECK AT PORTER, IND. New York Central Flyer Cuts Through Derailed Train. Feb 27, 1921 - Mrs Richard Eva, Jackson,Mrs. F. W. Langin, Jackson, missing is Miss June Campbell, stenographer, Michigan Central division superintendent, Jackson
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THOMAS BARNES
dropped dead Tuesday morning, an old citizen of this county, named
Thomas Barnes, met with a sudden death at his house on North Jackson
street. He arose as usual, and while dressing, was observed to fall.
When spoken to a few seconds after, life was extinct, he having died
instantly, probably from heart disease. Deceased had been a resident of
this county, having lived in Rives Township a number of years, and
lately removed to this city. He was a good citizen, and his sudden
demise will be regretted by a large circle of friends. He was the
father of the wife of Marshal (Horace Field added by jf) of
this city. The funeral will occur at his late residence this
afternoon at two o'clock.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Dec.
19, 1866. Transcribed and contributed by John Field
L. BREIDENBAUGH
Thursday afternoon funeral services will be condued for Mrs. Paul
Breidenbaugh, 67 of 264 Bohne Rd., Grass Lake, who died Tuesday.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Wedward Willy of
Grass lake and one son, Lawrence of Michigan Center. Other surviving
are four sisters, Mrs. Emma Henke and Mrs. Mary Luecke, both of
Mildford, ILL., Mrs. Lydia Obenland of Sheldon, ILL; and Mrs. Amanda
Johnson of Jackson; and one brother, William Natschke of St. Anne, ILL.
A native of Illinois, Mrs. Breidenbaugh moved to Grass Lake follwing
her marriage 49 years ago. Burial will be in Leoni Cemetery. Note: Lena
Natschke Breidenbaugh was born March 31, 1901 in Cissna Park, IL. to
Alexander and Carlena Freiboth Natschke.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Nov.
13, 1968. Transcribed and contributed by Carol Natschke Harner
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CODER, Frank P,
died at the city hospital, Tuesday afternoon, at 4:30 o’clock after a
ten weeks’ illness. Mr. Coder had been in the employ of the New
York Central Railroad Company for more than 30 years and for the last
eight years had been station agent at Napoleon. Death was caused
from a fractured hip. A Widow one brother and two sisters, E. J.
Coder of Cleveland, Mrs. M. E. Olds of Clinton and Mrs. Priscilla
Zimmerman of Massilon, Ohio, survive. The deceased was a member
of the Napoleon lodge of Masons.
Funeral at the home in Napoleon, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 with internment in Norvell cemetery.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, April 28, 1916.
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COWELL, James C
died at his home 808 Cooper street, Saturday morning, aged 66
years. He is survived by a widow. The funeral will be held
at the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment at Woodland.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Nov 23, 1912.
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DECKER, John A.
passed away suddenly Saturday morning at his home in Blackman, aged 62
years. There survive him a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Clarence
Bond and Miss Ethel Decker.
Funeral at the home Tuesday at 2 p.m.; interment at Pherdun cemetery.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, May 13, 1917.
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DONALDSON, Sarah M
died Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs Thomas A Morrissey, 378
North West avenue. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs Charles
H Maloney, Gary Ind; Wilford U Dunning, and Mrs Thomas Morrissey, of
Jackson. Her mother, Mrs. Sarah Kleven, died last January.
Funeral services will be held at St John's church Saturday at 3
pm. Interment at St John's cemetary.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, April 25, 1919.
FIELD,
Thomas - Obit: Death of Old Settlers - The early settlers of Jackson
county are passing away. Five of the pioneers of this county have gone
hense during the past week,and the rich county, growing villages and
the prosperous city of this county, for whom advancement they favored,
will see them no more forever. As we write, the funeral knell of Judge
Beebe is tolling, each sound of the bell proclaming the tenderness and
kindness of the heart, now still in death. We had hardly finished the
sentence, when we learned that Henry O. Bronson, another
pioneer,finished his journey this morning,and has gone from earth.
Today we are told of the demise of Thomas Field, who died on
Tuesday,and whose age was 89. He died in Jackson, the city where he had
lived for the past eight years,having resided in the county over 39
years, locating here in the year 1833. His was a vigorous manhood and
he passed nearly a century, lacking a decade, on earth, with no
illness, but one, his first and last, which carried him away. He died
at the residence of his son Horace Field, 57 Cortland St.
The
pioneers of Jackson are passing rapidly away, and a week has witnessed
the death of several. Their work finished, the evening of their lives
closes in beauty and serenity, leaving the memory of their noble early
struggles and generous deeds.
From the Jackson County Democrat, 21
March, 1872. Transcribed and contributed by John Field
FIELD, William T. -
Son of Horace Melvin Field and Jesse McArdle -
Wife Cannot Signal
Husband Any More:
A story of devotion between husband and wife, an
equal which has not be en brought to light in the city in many years,
was revealed by the railroad accident in which Fireman W. T. Field met
death, Sunday.
Mr. Field was only recently assigned to the Grand
Rapids run. Prior to his beginning work on this line he was fireman on
the old middle division of the Michigan Central, his run being from
Jackson to Kalamazoo and Michigan City. At that time Mr. Field had just
been married and resided with his parents at 222 Oak Hill Avenue near
the Carr Street bridge.
Residents of the vicinity of the old Carr Street bridge
tell the story of the wife's devotion to her husband whose work took
him from her side for the greater part of the time during their early
married life. Each night as the engine on which Mr. Field fired neared
Butler's crossings west of the city on its way into Jackson, the
engineer pulled the whistle cord for three long blasts. The shriek of
the engine could be plainly heard on Oak Hill Avenue and no sooner
would it sound out on the midnight air than the door of the Field
residence would open and the form of a woman would start out into the
night. A few moments later a lantern would flash out in the darkness on
the Carr street bridge. As the big locomotive plowed on its way
underneath the cement structure Fireman Field ceased his labors for a
moment to keep a lover's tryst with the woman who was still his
sweetheart. The lantern waved back and forth. The coal-blackened
fireman swung out on the cab and waved an answering salute to the
swinging lantern with his handkerchief. The engine rushed on into the
darkness; the cars rumbled past. There was no chance for words of
greeting, but those speechless symbols spoke volumes to two hearts
pulsing and vibrant with love and devotion. As the Star Spangled Banner
told Sir Francis Scott Key that " all was well" with the patriots of
1775 so the midnight lantern and the wave of the handkerchief told this
devoted couple that "the run was most over and all was well."
The ties of love which have cemented the two
together so strongly were broken, Sunday, in the fatal wreck north of
Jackson. Fireman Field's devotion to the bride of his youth was but
prophetic of his devotion to duty. When he saw death but a few seconds
ahead of him he stuck to his post and did his best to save the
passengers who, in a measure, were depending up on him and his engineer.
The funeral of Mr. Field will be held at the home of
his father, 222 Oak Hill Avenues at 2:30 PM. Wednesday. A private car
will stop at Webb block hall to take the firemen to and from the
funeral. Interment will be made at Woodland Cemetery.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, July
1913. Transcribed and contributed by John Field
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FOSTER - On Friday, February 13, 1891, of general paralysis, Gus. L. Foster, jr., in his 46th year.
Mr Foster was the eldest son of the Rev. Gustavus L.
Foster, formerly pastor of the Congregational church in this city
(Jackson, Mich.) in the years 1846 to 52. His boyhood and early
youth were spent in Michigan, mostly in Jackson and Ypsilanti.
About 1865 he removed to Brooklyn N. Y., entering the business office
of his uncle, S. M. Pettengill. Here he continued for over twenty
years. During the latter portion of these years he was active in
Christian work, and for several years assistant superintendent of the
Bethel Mission connected with Plymouth church. The last five
years have been spent in Dansville, N. Y., but body and mind steadily
failed, until the peaceful ending. In accordance with his wishes
the body was brought to Jackson and laid beside his father and mother.
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FURLONG, John,
formerly a Michigan Central conductor, living in Jackson, died,
Thursday afternoon, in Chicago, aged 54 years. Deceased lived in this
city about 25 years ago and was a member of the O. R. C. here. Mr.
Furlong had of late years been employed on the street railway lines in
Chicago as car tracer and was conducting a restaurant business at the
time of his death. He had numerous friends in this city, many of whom
will go to Chicago for the funeral.
Funeral announcement later.
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GARRED,
Mrs. John (Harriet) - of
North Leoni, bled to death last Tuesday from the rupture of varicose
veins of the leg. The escape of blood began while she was asleep.
(Last Tuesday would have been July 29, 1890)
Mrs. John GARRED of Leoni, bled to death in her sleep the other night. Her condition was not know by her husband until he was awakened by the blood, which was flowing from her leg. The veins had broken by the force of the life current, and she was dead in fifteen minutes.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jan 28, 1913. Transcribed and contributed by Marianne.******
GAREED, John - aged 67
years, died at his home, 422 Cooper street, this morning at 1 o'clock.
Services will be held at the Desnoyer undertaking rooms at 1 p.m.,
Thursday. Burial in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Deceased was born in Sheffield, England, in 1846, and came to this
country with his parents in 1854, and settled on a farm in Leoni
township, where the greater part of his life was spent. He was married
to Harriet R. Knowles, July 4, 1867, and there were born to them ten
children, six of whom are still living. Besides his children he
leaves a widow by a second marriage, three brothers and four sisters,
several grand children and a host of friends to mourn his death. The
funeral services will be held at the Mt. Pleasant M. E. church.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Aug
13, 1890. Transcribed and contributed by Marianne.
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GILLETT, Mrs Harriet S. died at Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan, on the 20th ultimo, age 29 years
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, July 7, 1857.
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GODFREY,
Charles
W.
-
aged
48
years,
a
good man who came to this county (Henderson County TN) last winter from
Jackson County MI and purchased a small farm home from Joe F. Ross, two
miles west of Lexington, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at the home
of Mr. Ross after being confined to his bed but two days. Mr. Godfrey
had throat trouble for five years and came South hoping to get well.
After locating here and until his last illness he lived alone, being
unmarried and on Thursday when violently taken was persuaded to go to
Mr. Ross' home where he could be waited upon. He seemed to be a
thoroughly good man and has made numerous friends among our people. His
remains were shipped to Michigan.
From the Lexington Progress, June 30,
1911
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JOHNSON,
Amanda - of 353 Forbes passed away at Jackson Medical Care Facilities
Saturday, May 19, 1984 aged 81 years. Surviving are six sons, Harry,
Gilbert, Dwight, Daniel, all of Jackson, Duane of Ohio and Frederick of
KY.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson is at
the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806 E. Michigan Ave. where
services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 2 - 4 and 7-9 p.m.
Note: Amanda Natschke Johnson was born May 10, 1903 in Cissna
Park, IL to Alexander and Carlena Freiboth Natschke.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot,
Sunday May 20, 1984. Transcribed and contributed by Carol Natschke
Harner
LIGHTCAP,
Albert
H.
passes
away
at
the
residence,
712
N.
State St., Sunday morning, aged 94 years. Survived by three daughters;
Mrs. Hattie Smith of Jackosn; Mrs. John Washburn, Jackson; Mrs. George
Huston, Kansas City, Kansas; seven grandchildren; 20 great
grandchildren; four great great grandchildren. He was a member of the
Edward Pomeroy post of the G.A.R. Mr. Lightcap is at the Knickerbocker
Bates funeral home where services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Burial at Woodland.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Nov
14, 1938. Transcribed and contributed by Carol Natschke Harner
Last Civil War Vet Here
Dies Sons of Union Veterans will conduct funeral services Wednesday
at 1 p.m. for Albert H. LIGHTCAP, Jackson's last Civil War veteran and
last resident member of Edward Pomeroy post, G.A.R., who died Sunday at
9 a.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Smith, 712 N. State St.
He was 94 years old. Services will be held from the Knickerbocker-Bates
funeral home with burial in Woodland, the Rev. Shannon a. Griffith,
pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Only living member of
Edward Pomeroy post now is John Killeen of Portland, Mich., former
Jackson resident and former post commander. Lightcap is survived by two
other daughters, Mrs. John Washburn of Jackson and Mrs. George Huston
of Kansas City, seven grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and gour
great, great grandchildren.
From the Jackson Citizen
Patriot, Nov 15, 1938. Transcribed and contributed by Carol Natschke
Harner
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MESLER,
Mrs Almeda A Welch, wife of Charles M Mesler, 421 North Mechanic
street, passed away at the city hospital at 6:30 p.m. Friday, following
a serious operation, aged 69 years. She had been illl for the
past eighteen months. Mrs Mesler had lived in Jackson about fifty
years. Besides her husband there survive her two sisters, Mrs E B
Morgner, of St Louis Mo, and Mrs Mary Morrison of Pontiac. The
funeral will be held at Fifield & Wetherby’s chapel, Monday at 2
p.m.; interment at Woodland.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Nov 23, 1912.
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MONROE,
Julia A, died at 12:10 this Thursday morning at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. L. C. Price, 221 North Elm avenue, aged 79 years and 10
months.
Prayer will be offered at the house Friday morning
at 9 o’clock. The remains will be taken to Dimondale for
interment.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Dec 14, 1903.
NATSCHKE, Albert Aged 48, died suddenly Thursday night. Survived by his wife Veda; three sons, Richard and Albert Jr. of Jackson, Donald at home; three daughters, Mrs. Alberta Keeler, Mrs. Marie NcNally, Laveta of Concord; five grandchildrn, two brothers, five sisters. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Woodworth Funerald Home, Concord. Burial Hillcrest, Jackson. Body of Albert J Natschke of Concord Found in Wreckage. Jackson County recorded its 10th fatal traffic accident of the year Thursday night when Albert J. Natschke, 48, of RFD 1, Concord, was killed west of Jackson on M-60 at Sandstone creek. Mr. Natschke, an employe of Clem Davis, Inc., Jackson and an automobile mechanic here since 1929, died of a fractured skull when his car crashed at high speed into a creek bank. Coromer Edward H. Montgomery said Mr. Natschke apparently had been in the wreckage for approximately 20 minutes before being dicovered by a passing motorist shortly after 10 o'clock. Mr. Natschke was returning from work to his home on Pulaski Rd. State Troopers Albert Gerber and Warren Smith said the Natschke car left M-60 on a curve, vaulted the 12 foot wide stream and plowed into the far bank. After the crash, the front end of the car, which started to burn, settled into the water. The drop from the road to the stream is approximately five feet. Born in Iroquois County, Illinois, Mr. Natschke lived in the Jackson area nearly 28 years. He resided in Jackson, Grass Lake and Parma before moving to the Pulaski Rd. address. He was employed by the Clem Davis firm for nearly nine years and before that had been with the Jackford and Pinkham Ford sales agencies in the same location.
Mar
20, 1954 No inquest; Coroner Montgomery said no
inquest will be held. The body was taken to the Woodworth funeral home
at Concord. Mr. Natschke is survived by the widow, Veda; three sons,
Richard and Albert Jr., of Jackson and Donald at home; three daughters,
Mrs. Robert Keeler of Concord; Mrs. Clifford McNally of Jackson and
Miss Laveta Natschke at home; two brothers, William and John of
Milford, ILL.; and five sisters, Mrs. Amanda Johnson of Jackson, Mrs.
Lena Breidenbaugh of Norvell, Mich. and Mrs. Emma Henke, Mrs Mary
Luecke and Mrs. Lydia Obenland, all of Milford, ILL. Services will be
held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Woodworth funeral home, with burial in
Hillcrest, Jackson. The body was taken to the Woodworth funeral home at
Concord.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, March
19, 1954. Transcribed and contributed by Carol Natschke Harner
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PARKS, Miles died Saturday morning at his home, 504 North Blackstone street, age 64 years. Deceased is survived by a widow and seven children, five sons, Arthur, Charles, Hugh Russell, of Jackson, and Thomas of Minneapolis, and two daughters, Hattie of Lansing and Rilla of Grand Rapids.******
PARKER, George - At the residence, 201 N Milwaukee street, Monday, Aug 20, of pneumonia, aged 62 years. Mr Parker has resided in this city forty years and was an upwright, honest man, much respected by all who knew him. He was a consistent member of the Free Will Baptist church, where he has labored many years in trying to advance the cause of Christianity. For twenty-two years, he has been engaged in the wood and coal business. He leaves a wife and four children. Mrs A * Thayer, Charles H, George R of this city and Mrs arthur Calkins of Detroit. Funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow at 2:30 o’clock******
PHELAN,
Christopher T, died at his home, 109 Gilbert street, Thursday afternoon
after a brief illness from heart disease, aged 60 years. He is
survived by a widow and one daughter, Ethel, and three sones, Charles
Ensign Ecart, stationed at New York, and Grover, of Jackson.
Funeral announcement later.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, April 25, 1919.
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REDMAN, Mrs. E.
D., who passed away Thursday, April 26, 1917, after an illness of
several weeks was born at Stafford, N. Y., March 18, 1853, coming to
Michigan with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cooke when a small
child. They settled near Clinton, later moving to the
neighborhood near Michigan Center, where she has since resided.
She was united in marriage September 21, 1873 with E. D. Redman who
survives her, also two daughters Mrs. F. H. Crosthwaite and Miss Amy
Redman. Her kind and lovable personality won for her many friends
to mourn her passing.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, May 13, 1917.
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SNOOR, Mrs M C -
Mrs M C Snoor died at her home 118 Pringle Avenue, at midnight Friday,
aged 42 years, apoplexy causing death. She is survived by the
husband and two daughters, Mrs Catherine Davis and Miss Clara Snoor,
both of Jackson. Her father, two sisters and three brothers also
survive. Funeral anouncement later.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Nov 23, 1912.
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SNOOR - Monday,
Aug 20, infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Snoor, of 222 N Pleasant
street. Funeral at the residence at 4:30 tomorrow.
From
the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Aug 8, 1894.
VAN ETTEN, George, postmaster at Michigan Center, proprietor of The Farm, formerly of this city, died at Michigan Center Monday aftrnoon at 1 o'clock, after an illness of seven weeks. For the past five weeks he had been confined to his bed. He was well known in the city and his many friends are shocked to learn of his demise. His age was 43 years. He leaves a father, Frank Van Etten, a sister, Miss Minnie Van Etten, a wife and two sons, Harold and George, both of Jackson.
The time for the funeral will be announced
later.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, August 18,
1903.
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WOODLIFF, Mrs Leona R., one of the pioneers of Jackson county, died Monday morning, August 17, at the homeof her son, R. S. Woodliff, 190 Maple avenue, after an illness of nine weeks.
Deceased was born July 12, 1835, in Genesee county, New York. Coming to Michigan in 1844, she settled on a farm near Concord. Jackson at that time was a mere hamlet, the Michigan Central railroad being then just completed to Jackson from the east. About four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Woodliff moved to Jackson, and after a time moved back on the farm, where they remained a year, when they took up their residence in Concord village, where Mr. Woodliff died about three years ago. She continued to reside there until a few weeks since, when on account of failing health she came to Jackson to make her home with her son.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodliff were married at Homer in March, 1858. She possessed a very large acquaintance in Concord village and township, and had many friends who deeply regret her sad demise. She was a very fine Christian lady, being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for over 25 years. She is survived by six children: Francis B. Bayn, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. E. S. Fitch, albion, Ind.; Mrs. N. S. Gillispie, Concord; A. W. Woodliff, Jackson; Mrs. Mary E. Ecker, Hudson, and R. S. Woodliff, of this city.
The funeral will be held from the M. E. church
in Concord, Wednesday, at 12 o'clock.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, August 18, 1903.
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WASHBURN,
John
L.
passed
away
Sunday evening at the home, 219 N. Forbes St., aged 78 years. Besides
his wife, Lottie, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs Hattie Deviely of
Milwaukee; four sons, Louis and George, both of Detroit, Albert and
Vern both of Jackson; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three
sisters, Mrs. Louise Dean, Mrs. Maye Clark, Mrs. Edith Dixon, all of
Lansing. Mr. Washburn is at Wetherby's parlors where services will be
held Wednesday, 2 p.m. Interment Woodland cemetery.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, June 24, 1947.
Transcribed and contributed by Carol Natschke Harner
Charlotte
A. (Lottie) WASHBURN: widow of John L., 219 N. Forbes, passed away at
Pats Rest Home, Monday morning age 89. She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs Harriett Emerson, Jackson; three sons, Louis A. of Utica, Mich.;
Albert of Michigan Center, Vern of Jackson; 20 grandchildren,
thirty-nine great-grandchildren, twenty-five great-great grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Mrs Washburn is at the C.K. Wetherby Co.
where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Reverend Charles Berry
officiating. Interment, Woodland cemetery.
From the Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jan. 08, 1963.
Transcribed and contributed by Carol Natschke Harner
Club women leaves
89 descendants. A 51 year member of the Royal Neighbors of American
died Monday in Pat's Rest Home leaving 89 descendants. Mrs. Charlotte
A. (Lottie) WASHBURN, 89, of 219 N. Forbes, a Golden Wedding Club
member, is survived by 20 grandchildren, 39 greatr-grandchildren and 25
great-great grandchildren. She is also survivied by a daughter, Mrs.
Harriet Emerson of Jackson; three sons, Louis A. of Utica, Albert of
Michigan Center and Vern of Jackson. She was also a member of the
Maccabees, Townsend Club and Senior Citizens Club. Services will be
held at 1 p.m. Thursday at trhe C.K. Wetherby Co., 402 Wildwood with
the Rev. Charles Berry officiating. Burial will be in Woodland. (a
picture was with the article.)
From the Jackson
Citizen Patriot, Jan. 09, 1963. Transcribed and contributed by Carol
Natschke Harner
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