AMERICK, J.H. -- aged 70 years, died this morning at Hackley hospital; He was a resident of this city, and resided at 167 . Washington avenue for about ten years. He was formerly at Muskegon Heights. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Peter Bogole. The funeral announcement will be made later.
Contributed by Barb Z - Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

BEHRENS, Mrs. William E. -- The funeral service of Mrs. William E. Behrens, 191 Washington avenue, was held at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, In the chapel at the Balbirnie mortuary, Rev. Walter F. Tunks, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiating. Burial, was in Evergreen cemetery
Contributed by Barb Z - Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

CUNNINGHAM, Charles E. - 6 Superior street passed away this morning: at Hackley hospital, after a short illness, aged 69 years. Mr. Cunningham was born In Ithaca, N. Y., coming to Muskegon in 1911, from Holton, He has since made his home here. He leaves, besides his wife, twelve children, William Cunningham, Oregon, Lawrence Cunningham, Washington, Mrs., Cade Stewart, Traverse City, Elmer Cunningham, Muskegon, Ellsworth Cunningham, Fremont, Harold Cunningham, California, Mrs. Collins, Fremont, Clifford Cunningham, Muskegon, Mrs. Adelbert Knickerbooker, Muskegon, Henry. Archie, and Alice Cunningham,, at home; three brothers and three sisters, Adelbert Cunningham, Cold water, Edgar Cunningham, Muskegon Heights, Fred Cunningham, Brunswick, Mrs. Helen Bussey, Port Huron, Mrs.. Ella Crapo, Mrs. Laura Shiners, Cold water. The funeral services, will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning in the chapel of the Balbirnie mortuary. Burial will be In Brunswick Cemetery
Contributed by Barb Z - Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

GRIFFIN, Lottie Florence (Winchell) was born October 14, 1861, near Yorktown, Henry County, Illinois. She was the daughter of J. J. and Sarah Winchell. She was a member of the Tampico Baptist Church, and later became a member of the North Casnovia Church, Bailey, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Marwan L. Griffin of Tampico, Illinois. After about three years they moved to Iowa, where they resided one year, returning to Tampico where they lived until about twelve years ago, moved to Bailey, Mich., later near Grant, Mich. On account of failing health, later moved to Casnovia, Michigan, where she resided until her death. To this union six children were born: Cora M. Hunter, Tampico, Ill.; Ida E. Conner, Casnovia, Mich.; Lulu V. Burns, Manchester, Iowa; Florence M. Gustafson, Walnut, Illinois; Emily S. Grill, Bailey, Mich.; and one son, Asa M. Griffin. She was a woman of high ideals, strong character, a patient sufferer and she bravely attended her duties until the end. She always felt she had a great deal to live for -- her chief interest and delight being in her home, where she answered her Master's call Thursday morning, March 5, 1925. She leaves to mourn her loss, a loving husband, six children, twenty-four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four brothers: W. G. Winchell of Galesburg, Illinois; Lewis B. of Tampico, Illinois; Nathan J. of Akron, Ohio; Foster E. of Amboy, Illinois; and a large number of friends feel they have lost a good neighbor and friend. The funeral services were held at the North Casnovia Church Sunday at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Minot, pastor of the Newago Baptist Church, and interment made in North Casnovia Cemetery. Mesdames Robert Brydges and Herbert Barnum with Mrs. Erma Myers accompanist, rendered appropriate hymns, and Messrs Charles Eady, Joe Koteras, Frank Evans, Ebert McKinley, W. Jay, Mason Hildreth, acted as pallbearers. Many beautiful floral pieces brightened the room, giving their mute testimony of the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor Family Scrapbook (most likely from Kent City Michigan, newspaper) March 1925

Marwan and Lottie (Winchell) Griffin

GRILL, Sarah Emily (Griffin) youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Griffin, was born Jan. 31, 1894, on a farm near Tampico, Ill. At the age of 16, she with her parents moved to Fenton, Ill. Two years later they moved on a farm near Bailey, Michigan. She departed this life, Jan. 18, 1928 at the home of Jim Smith at Bailey, where she was taken after a fatal automobile accident, aged 33 years, 11 months, 18 days. Emily was united in marriage to Wesley Grill of Bailey, July 3, 1914. She was a faithful wife and mother. Those who knew her best, speak only words of praise and admiration. In early youth she was converted and received the rite of baptism.
She leaves to mourn the aged father, husband and three children, Bernadine, Vernon and Roy, also Vivian Grill, daughter of Will Grill who has made her home with Emily for the past five years. She leaves four sisters, Mrs. Cora Hunter of Tampico, Ill., Mrs. Edward Conner of Casnovia, Mrs. Otto Burns of Manchester, Ia., Mrs. Carl Gustafson of Alunt, Ill., and one brother, Asa. The funeral services were held at the North Casnovia Baptist Church on Saturday at 2, conducted by Rev. S. H. Dull of St. Johns, after which interment was made in Seaman Cemetery. The funeral was in charge of the Royal Neighbors and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.

HARGRAVES, George (jr) --- well known in Muskegon because o£ his prominence In Masonic circles, died Sunday at. his home in Detroit, , The funeral; will be held "Wednesday afternoon from the Masonic temple In Detroit
Contributed by Barb Z. Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

LEE, Mrs. J.N., of Chicago, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday Sept. 3, 1919, at her summer home in Wabaningo, Mich. Mrs. Lee was born January 7, 1838, and was the widow of the Rev. J.N. Lee, an early day rector of Grace church, in Topeka. She is survived by one daughter, Mary, now Mrs. John W. STEWART, of 500 Lincoln street, and three sons, Edward, John and George, all of Chicago. (Transcribed by Jim Laird)
Contributed by Peggy Thompson from the Topeka Daily State Journal Thursday Sep. 4, 1919

PETERMAN, Dena --- was held at two o'clock this afternoon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Witt, 73 Oak Street, Rev. H. Bell, pastor of the First Christian Reformed church, was in charge of the services, Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Z. Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

PETERSON, Mrs. Jacob --- The funeral service of Mrs. Jacob Peterson was held at.2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence, 876 Larch avenue, Rev. Neis Nordberg, pastor of the Swedish Mission church officiating:, Burial was in Norton cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Z. Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

SIEPLENGA, Johanha --- died at eleven o'clock Saturday night, at her home, 179 Spring Street, after a lingering Illness. She was born in Muskegon, March 28, 1880. She was a member of the First Berean Reformed church. Miss Sieplennga is survived by her father, Hermanus Sieplenga, three Sisters, Mrs. John Dobbin of Holland, Mrs. Albert Sugarbaker of this city, and Ella, at home; five brothers, Dick, John, William, Harry and James. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Wednesday ; afternoon, at the family home;170 Spring street. Rev. H. Bultema, pastor of the First Berean Reformed churchy will officiate. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery
Contributed by Barb Z. Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

STONE, Betty (Lancaster), 67, died in Muskegon, Mich., following a short illness. The former Betty Lancaster, was born Feb. 15, 1904 in Prophetstown, the daughter of William and Eva Ann Hill Lancaster. She received her education in Prophetstown and the Moline Lutheran School of nursing. She married Dr. Maxwell E. Stone in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 19, 1929. They had always lived in Muskegon. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. George (Eleanor) Gesahl, and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Wenk, both of Michigan; Mrs. Robert (Patricia McDonnall, Wilmette; one sister, Miss Dora Lancaster, Prophetstown, 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and other relatives in the Prophetstown area. Mrs. Stone was preceded by her husband, parents, one brother, three sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - From Melva -- The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois Marach 15, 1971

ROSS, Rohama - died Monday afternoon at the home of her son, Clement P. Ross, in Dalton, aged 79 years. .Mrs. Ross was born; near Bowersville, Green County, Ohio. Her maiden name was Rohama O. Moon. She was married to William R. Ross, February 25, 1864, at Bowersville moving to Muskegon In 1892, where she has since made her home, with the exception of two years spent In Florida. For the past nine years, Mrs. Ross has made her home with her son, Clement P. Rosa, Dalton, Her husband died November 11, 1895; Mrs. Mary F. Kline, a daughter, died September, 1917, and a son, John Q. Ross, former president of the Muskegon Chamber of Commerce, died May 12, 1922. Mrs. Ross is survived by one son and two daughters, Mrs. Anna J. Shaner of Muskegon, Alena Pearl Ross, and Clement P. Rose, at whose home she died, one half-sister, Mrs. Violet Scott, Coloma, Mich. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, from the residence in Dalton, Rev George R. Critchett, pastor of the Heights M, E. church, officiating Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Z. Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922

WASHBURN, Audrey Ruth --- the little daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Orville E. Washburn, died Sunday night at the family home, 22 Marquette avenue, after a short illness, aged six weeks. She leaves, besides her parents, three sisters, Treva, Lucille and Norma, all at home. The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, at the residence, 22 Marquette avenue, Rev. J.P.. Durham, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, of North Muskegon, officiating, Burial was in Laketon cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Z. Muskegon Chronicle Dec 26, 1922