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Marion County, Ohio
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Marion County, Ohio
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Obituaries, Death & Funeral Notices
| Marion Daily News Feb. 14, 1955 Morral- Ernest E. Miller, 64, farmer of east of Brush Ridge died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at home. Though he had been in ill health some time suffering from a heart ailment his death was unexpected. Born April 12, 1890, he was a son of Curtis and Princess Miller. Mar. 23, 2913 at LaRue, he married Mary Firstenberger. A farmer, he lived 15 years at the location where he died. He was a Grand Prairie Township trustee. Surviving are his widow, and four children. Harold of near Marion; Mrs. Clifford Wood of near Morral; Mrs. Byron Clabaugh of Marion and Lowell at home; four grandchildren, and a brother, Carl W. Miller of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Lucas Funeral Home in Morral, Rev. Marvin Crabtree will officiate. Burial in Grand Prairie Cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star William M. Bolander, aged seventy-four years, died of dropsey, after an extended illness, Wednesday morning, at his home south of town. Mr. Bolander was born at Chillicothe, but had resided in Marion county since childhood, and was well known. A widow and eight children survive - George, Will, harry, Walter, Earl and Edward Bolander, Miss Nellie Bolander and Mrs. Arthur Boyer of Detroit, Michigan. The funeral service was held at the United Brethren church, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment was made in Marion cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Prospect - Willis M. Allen, 71, farmer of east of Prospect, died in his home at 9 a.m. yesterday of a heart attack. He had been ill four years. Born Aug. 18, 1874, in Prospect township, he was the son of Milton S. and Lavina E. Landon Allen. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ollie M. Allen, a son, Raymond M., at home, a sister, Mrs. Lida Cratty of California, and four nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church here by Rev. J. R. Wynd, pastor. Burial will be in Prospect cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Mrs. Rillie Morse, wife of Frank Morse, of 471 Toledo avenue, died at 12:25 today at City hospital. She had been in ill health for some time and had been critically ill for the past three days. Surviving with the husband is one daughter, Grace at home, and four sons, Cpl. Bruce E., with the U.S. Army in Austria, Lawrence of 545 Avondale avenue, Charles and Herbert, both of Marysville. Burial in Alum Creek cemetery, south of Mt. Gilead, O. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Funeral services for Joseph O. Weiss of near Marion were conducted yesterday afternoon in the Boyd and Uncapher funeral home on West Columbia street by Rev. Garrison Roebuck, pastor of First U. B. church. Burial was in Claridon cemetery. Mr. Weiss died in City hospital Saturday. Pallbearers were Harry Weiss, Robert Weiss, Richard Weiss, Millard Shuck, Paul Almendinger and Harvey Suit. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Howard. O. Donithen, 74, died in his home in Waldo township about 4 a. m. today after an illness of seven weeks. Born July 4, 1871 in richland township, he was the son of Alfred and Charlotte Hoke Donithen, natives of Pennsylvania. On April 4, 1895, he married Viola May King, who died March 25, 1910 in Waldo township. A farmer, he was a member of various farm organizations and was active in county agricultural work. He was a member of the K. of P. lodge of Waldo. Surviving are three children, Alfred of Marion, Opal C. of Waldo and Mrs. Margaret Groll of Waldo, 8 eight grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Grace Michel of Waldo, Mrs. Daisy Liewellyn of Marion, and Mrs. Ida Augenstein of Ashley. Two infant children and a daughter, Mrs. Erma David of Prospect, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Schaffner-Denzer funeral home on East Center street by Rev. S. C. Long, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church at Waldo. Burial in Waldo cemetery. Roger N. Hart, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence O. Hart of 888 Sheridan road suffered a heart attack this noon while on his way home from Edison Junior High school where he is a student in the ninth grade, and died enroute to the hospital in the ambulance. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital by a physician there and Dr. Frederick T. Merchant, county coroner, was notified. The body is at the Merle H. Hughes Mortuary on Mt. Vernon avenue. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Mrs. Mary E. Green, 35, of 759 Cresten avenue, died at 10:20 a. m. today at City hospital following an illness of two weeks. She had been admitted to the hospital April 4. Born Aug. 19, 1907 in Winchester, Ky., she was the daughter of James and Rebecca Prater Perkins, both natives of Kentucky. She was married in 1926 in Ironton, O., to Bennie Green, who survives. A member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, she had resided here six years, coming here from Columbia Park, O. Surviving with the husband is one daughter, Mary Lucy and two brothers, James H. Perkins of Cincinnati, and Levi Perkins of Orville, O. One son Charles preceded here in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the L. A. Axe and Son funeral home, by Rev. H. G. A. Lee, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and at 2 p.m. in the church. Burial in Marion cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Fremont News-Messenger Margaret E. Cottrell, 81, of The family will greet friends from Arrangements are in the care of Richardson-Davis Funeral Home, Galion. (Submitted by George Jochum) Fremont News-Messenger Ethan Robert Dendinger died unexpectedly
Tuesday evening, In addition to his parents, Ethan will be dearly missed by his brother Jacob D. Dendinger of the home; paternal grandparents Robert & Betty Dendinger of Marion; maternal grandmother Joni Potter of Upper Sandusky; maternal grandfather Marvin (Bev) Daniel of Bucyrus; great-grandparents Anna Marie Bush of Marion, and Norman (Donna) Shiley of Casa Grande, Arizona; and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will greet friends Friday from If desired memorial contributions can be made to
the Ethan Dendinger Memorial Fund, c/o Denzer-Farison-Hottinger &
Snyder Funeral Home, (Submitted by George Jochum) Marion Daily Star Civil War Veteran Dies Eber Baker Priest, died at the age of 88, died Thursday night at 11 o'clock of paralysis at his home, No. 331 Girard Avenue. He was stricken Wednesday night at 11o'clock. He was a member of Masonic lodge, being one of the oldest members of the order in the city. He served with a California regiment in the west and fought Indians during the civil war. Eber is found in the Soldiers of Marion County 1776-1900 and also the Veterans buried in Marion County Cemeteries. He enlisted as a private, C o. K ., 4th OVI, Civil War. He was married to Jennie Scribner on Oct. 3, 1880 in Cardingdon, Marion Co, Ohio By Rev. S. W . Baker. She died May 4, 1921. He was the father of two children Leona and Emma, who preceded him in death (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Star She is Daughter of American Revolution Mrs. Jennie Priest, died from uremic poisoning at her
residence, No. 331 Girard avenue, Wednrsday night at 10:05 o'clock,
after an illness of about a year. For years, Mrs. Priest had been a member of the Epworth M. E. church. She was also a member of the National Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Civic W.C.T.U. The funeral will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. Jesse Swank officiating. The W.C.T.C. members will attend in a body. Interment will be made in the Marion Cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Weekly Star Mrs. Elizabeth Dey Little Dies Monday Evening Mrs. Little is the last surviving child of a Revolutionary soldier. She leaves a family of children. Mrs. Elizabeth Dey Little, eighty-nine years old, a daughter of the Revolutionary soldier Israel Clark and the only woman in the county who bore t he distinction of being a "Daughter of the Revolution" died of old age and complications at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary McPherson, who resides on Leader street, near the Garden City pike, Monday evening at 6:30 o' clock. A year ago last July Mrs. Little who was blind, received on the Fourth a souvenor spoon as a token of her membership in the society known as the Daughters of the Revolution. Her father died February 5, 1827, and is buried in Smith cemetery in Richland township. He not only had the honor of being a revolutionary war soldier, but had the distinction also of having met and talked with George Washington. Mrs. Little was the daughter of her father's fourth wife. Thirteen children were born as a result of his four marriages, and of this number she was the last surviving. When her father died she was only eight years old. Her father was 68 yrs. at the time of her birth. Mrs. Little was born in Delaware county March 16, 1819. She was married to John Little in 1843. She is survived by the following children; Mrs. Mary McPherson, at whose home she died, Thomas Judson, of Rushsylvania, Logan county, George Clark Little of Lima, and Mrs. Martha E. Hogan of Holden, Auglaize county. One daughter, Mrs. Alice M. Mentzer, died March 3, 1900. Israel Clark, father of the deceased, was born in Connecticut and moved to Pennsylvania, where he remained for six months. From Pennsylvania he came to Delaware county, and in 1821 moved to this county. The remains of Mrs. Little were shipped to Hardin county for interment in the Wolfe Creek cemetery, near Mt. Victory. Short funeral services were held at the McPherson home on Leader street, Wednesday morning at 8: 30 o'clock, Rev. George M. Rourke of the Presbyterian church officiating. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) ( 2nd Great- Grandmother to Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Mrs.
Alice M. Minnick. 79, died in her home in Born
Oct. 12, 1866 at Muncie, Surviving
are two children, Mrs. Miidred Burdett of Mansfield and C. W. Minnick of
Christian
Science services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p. in the Merle H.
Hughes mortuary on (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Sitting on a box in the back yard of his home, with his head resting on his knees, George Brown, aged sixty-six years, was found dead by his wife, late Wednesday afternoon, at Prospect. Heart disease caused death. Mrs. Brown saw her husband's cramped posture while at work in her kitchen, and thinking he was asleep, she went out to rouse him, after having called to him several times. When she placed her hands upon him to shake him, she was horrified to find him cold in death. He had died apparently without a struggle. Mr. Brown was born in Germany, but had lived in Prospect during the past thirty years and was well known. A widow and three children survive- Fred Brown of Marion, Mrs. John Stephens of Columbus and Miss Rosa Brown of Delaware. The funeral was held at the Brown home Friday at 1 o'clock p.m. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Mary Alice Rossman, the only daughter of seven children of James D and mary Louisa McIntire, was born in Big Island township, Marion county, Ohio, November 27, 1879, and departed this life May 24, 1905, at the age of twnty-five years, five months, and twenty-seven days. She was married to John Phillip rossman Septembert 29, 1901. She leaves to mourn their loss, a faithful, loving husband, a little daughter, Frieda; also a kind and loving father and mother, and six brothers, Alpha W., Asa D., Harvey J., Leroy F., Lester L., and Clide C., all of whom reside in this vicinity. Alice Rossman was in the spring-time of life, with the autumn far in the distance, when disease lay hold of her and she passed from life unto death as calmly and quietly as the evening twilight merges into darkness. She was an exemplary daughter, modest and kind, with a sweet and genial disposition. She was a loving and affectionate wife and a kind and helpful neighbor. There was no duty she ever hesitated to perform. The writer has known her from infancy, when childhood's innocence knew no heartache; knew her in the prime of womanhood, and in the honeymoon of wedded life. We see her now in the cold embrace of death, wrapped in the drapery for her eternal sleep, and where joy and hope once existed, grief and loneliness invades. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Dan Colvin was born July 11, 1851, and died May 21, 1905, aged fifty-three years, ten months and seven days. the deceased was the son of William and Sarah Colvin of Belle center, Logan County, Ohio, where he resided until fourteen years of age. At this time he left home and entered the employ of Mr. A. C. Ramsey, a grain dealer. In 1876 Mr. Colvin located in La Rue, this county, and formed a partnership in the grain business with his former employer, Mr. A. C. Ramsey, which partnership continued until the year 1880. At this time he entered the employ of a machine company as a traveling salesman, and rose steadily until he was considered the best salesman in the state, and at the time of his death was holding the position travelling auditor and accountant for the International Harvester Company of America. January 9, 1884, he was united in marriage with Demaris, daughter of Eli and Love Waples, and to the union was born one daughter, claire. With the exception of three years, he has resided at La Rue. In 1876, he having located in Canton, Ohio. In 1899, where he resided until 1902, when he located in this city. Besides his wife and daughter, he leaves a mother, three sisters and one brother, also a host of friends to mourn his sudden demise. The funeral occurred at the residence on Garden street Thursday, May 25, 1905. A short service was conducted by Rev. A. E. Smith. Interment taking place at Marion cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star John L. Hinamon, aged fifty-seven years, a prominent farmer of Richland township, died suddenly of heart trouble, Sunday morning between 3 and 4 o'clock. He had eaten a hearty supper, read the evening paper, as had been his custom, drank some lemonade and retired early, feeling in the best of health and spirits. He slept soundly through the night, but in the early morning Mrs. Hinamon was awakened by him as if he were struggling in his sleep. turning over, she raised him in bed and he expired in her arms without speaking. Coroner E. L. Brady states that death was due to fatty degeneration of the heart. Mr. Hinamon was born at Caledonia and had lived in Richland township since childhood. He was well known. A widow and six children survive - Albert, Willis, Frank, Charles and Edward Hinamon and Miss Inez Hinamon, all of whom live in this county. The funeral was held at the Lutheran church in Richland township, Tuesday mornong at 9 o'clock. The remains were interred in the cemetery of the church. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Charles Cramner, aged eighty-three years, died suddenly of what is believed to have been heart failure, due to old age, at his home near Scott Town, Friday evening, while the members of the family were eating. supper. Mr. Cramner, who had lived near Scott Town for considerably more than a half century, had been in feeble health for several months. A widow and seven children survive - Mrs. Mary Sprague of DeCliff, John, David and Isaac Cramner, Miss Kate Cramner, Mrs. Clinton Lewellyn and Mrs. Susan Salter. The funeral was held at Pleasant hill church, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The remains were interred in Pleasant Hill cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Paralysis of the heart claimed in death Peter Cooper, aged seventy-seven years, eight months and twenty-one days, a pioneer resident of Green Camp township Friday afternoon about four o'clock. He had been ill of Bright's disease and death came suddenly and peacefully. He had turned over in bed and expired. He was found a few moments later. Mr. Cooper was born in Germany and came to America in his youth, settling in Green Camp township many years ago. He was well known among the older German residents of the county. His wife died nearly ten years ago. Three children survive- Henry, Callie and Elizabeth Cooper, all of whom live at home. The funeral was held at Mt. Olive church Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, followed by interment in Mt. Olive cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) The Marion Star Mrs. James Cypers, aged twenty-seven years, died of consumption last Friday at 5 a.m., at her home at Martel. A husband and one child survive. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, followed by interment in Iberia. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Weekly Star George Edman Keller was born August 6, 183G,
died June 3, 1905, aged sixty-eight years, nine months and twenty-seven
days. He leaves a loving and affectionate wife and three children,
Sheradan C, Edna O., and (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Name of Deceased: Addis, Debra Sue County Name: Marion State: IN Submitters Name: Cheryl J Skinner Obit: Debra Sue Addis, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Addis, of Cumberland, Indiana, died Friday in Community Hospital of leukemia. Debra Sue was born at Scott Air Force Base in Bellville, IL., and had lived in Cumberland, IN, for the past five years. Survivors besides her parents, include a brother, Jeffery David, a sister, Barbara Diane and her grandparents, Mrs. Inez Addis, of Cumberland St. Caldwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Brandman of Cumberland, IN. Services were held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the Shirley Brothers Irvington Hill Chapel with burial in Washing East Park. Those attending the funeral from Caldwell were Mrs. Inez Addis and her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Addis of near Charleston WV. Marion Daily Star Died, on Monday, Mrs. Michael Cusic, at her residence near the cemetery. The funeral took place to-day from St. Mary's Catholic church, and was very largely attended. Mrs. Cusic died in child-birth. The child is living. The poor, unfortunate mother is gone, and leaves husband, three children (besides the baby), and many friends to mourn her sudden death. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Star In Marion, Ohio, August 15, 1878, Thomas McGuire in his 84th year. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years. From his first to the close of his last sickness, his confidence in Christ was unshaken and upon interrogation, he expressed his readiness for death and his submission to the divine will. In him is sustained the loss of a devoted husband and a kind father. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. L. C. webster, after which the rest remains were laid to rest in the Marion cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Mirror John Weber, Sr., one of the oldest residents of this city died at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon of a complication of diseases and old age at the home of his son William Weber, No. 440 Orchard street. The deceased had been in poor health for some time and during the past week all hopes for his recovery were abandoned. Mr. Weber was born in Germany 86 years ago. He came to America when a young man and a short time later came to this city where he has since resided. He was very well known among the older residents of the city and county. Four children, three sons, John Weber, Jr., William Weber and E. F. Weber and one daughter, Mrs. David Schcenlaab, survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Mirror Mrs. John Eisle, aged 48 years, died suddenly Thursday night at her home in the German settlement three miles north of Agusta after an illness of one week. Mrs. Eisle had been confined to her home for about a week and an attack of the grip and inflammatory rheumatism. Her condition was not serious until Thursday evening when she became worse and died afterward. The deceased had resided in Marion county nearly all of her life and her untimely death is a severe shock to her many friends. A noble and lovable woman, her demise will be sincerely mourned. A husband survives. The funeral services will be held Sunday. Kathryn Davids, the five-month-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. William Davids, of three miles north of Prospect, died at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning. Death was due to double pneumonia, with which the child suffered about ten days. The funeral will be conducted from the home at 1 o'clock Sunday. Interment will be made in the Prospect cemetery. While sitting in her arm chair Thursday afternoon at four o'clock, Mrs. Catharine Blocksom, widow of Samuel Blocksom and one of the oldest residents of Richland township, died suddenly, death being caused by the infirmities of old age. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Retterer, five miles south of the city, in Pleasant township, where she had been visiting for a few days. The deceased had been feeling very well for several days and until about thirty minutes before her death had not complained of feeling ill. While the members of the family were gathered about her, conversing on ordinary subjects, Mrs. Blocksom passed quietly to the great beyond before those about her realized that she was ill. Mrs. Blocksom was born in Germany and came to America when a child. Her parents name was Felton and were among the first settlers of the county. After her marriage to Samuel Brocksom, she lived for 60 years on a farm in Richland township. She was 88 years of age. The deceased was one of the best known women of the southwestern part of the county. She was converted to the Christian faith in Zion church and had been a member of the church since. Until the past few years, she had been very active in church work, notwithstanding her advanced age. Three daughters, Mrs. Jacob Wolfinger, Mrs. David Retterer and Mrs. Samuel Retterer and two sons, Samuel and Jeremiah survive. The funeral will be held in the Taylor cemetery, located on the farm where Mrs. Blocksom spent the greater part of her life. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Mirror After an illness of eight months with consumption, Mrs. Minnie Feidner, wife of August Feidner, died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Beltonfield, of North Grand Avenue. Mrs. Feidner was taken ill last May and her condition became worse shortly afterward. Realizing that her malady was incurable and bravely waited the end with endeavoring to cheer those about her. Friday morning she realized that the end was very, very, near, and calling the members of the family about her she told what she desired to be buried in and made other arrangements, for her funeral. Her clothes were brought to her bed, she inspected them and paid for them. After all had been attended to Mrs. Feidner bade a last good bye to those at her bedside and quietly and slowly passed into the great beyond. The deceased was born in this city 31 years ago and has made her home here ever since. She had been married for eleven years. Besides the husband and the parents, two sisters and one brother survive to mourn her demise. The funeral services will bee held Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. G. W. Barnard of the Free Baptist church, officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in Marion cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Mirror Funeral services over the remains of Christian Kull were held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at the Lutheran church in Bethlehem, Rev. P. H. Diehlman conducting the services. Interment was made at Marion cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. John Rhodes who died at her home near Scott Town Monday night was conducted from the house at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Scott Town cemetery. The funeral services of Miss Edith Bailey will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Central Christian church, Rev. W. C. Piatt officiating. Burial will take place in Marion cemetery. The funeral services of Mrs. Elizabeth Raichiey were held this afternoon at the late residence of the deceased, corner of Church and State streets, at 1:30 o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. D. H. Bailey of Epworth M.E. Church. The remains were buried in Marion cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Mirror A tumorous growth of rapid progress caused the death of Mrs. Peter Wewestzer, of Prospect, at eleven o'clock Sunday night. The end was not unexpected, Mrs. Wewestzer having been a sufferer for some time and always patient and thoughtfu one. She was born 34 years ago in the town in which she died, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Albert Benzler of that place. Surviving are the parents, husband, one son Roy, aged eight years, and two brothers Elmer and Daniel Benzler, both of Prospect. Funeral services will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock, burial to be made in Prospect cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Daily Mirror Anna Shroats, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Shroats was born November 11, 1829 at Lancaster, O., departed this life Thursday, December 24, 1908, at her home in Waldo, at the age of 79 years 1 month, and 13 days. She was converted and joined the M. E. church at Waldo quite early in life, and there she remained until death. On April 27, 1851, she was married to Robert Porterfield. To this union were born six children. The husband and two daughters preceded her to the grave. She leaves three sons, William Henry, John Leonard, and Robert Newton, also one daughter, Mrs. Mary Emery, seventeen grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The deceased had been in poor health for three years as a result of the infirmities incident to old age. About 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon Mrs. Porterfield was stricken suddenly with paralysis, there having been no warning of the creeping death which was rapidly overtaking her. Her condition from the first offered no slightest ray of hope for recovery and death relieved her suffering at 11:30 o'clock that night. She was unassuming, self sacrificing and devoted her life to making her family and friends happy. To them she leaves a priceless heritage- the memory of a noble, unselfish and devoted life. The deceased William Henry Collmer, was born March 4, 1855 in Roswag, near Valthingen, Saertemberg, Germany. As a child he immigrated with his parents to America, who chose this vicinity as their home. He was baptized in his infancy and caterchised and confirmed May 8, 1870 by the Rev. G. Reif in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church here in Richland township. On Feb. 12, 1902, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Weher. This union was blessed with three children, two daughters and a son, all of which with the mother survive the father. Also two brothers and other relations are left who with friends unite to mourn their loss, his parents and a sister having passed away before him. The departed was an industrious agriculturalist who loved his home and children and by his quiet dispostion and humbleness won the heart of his neighbors and friends. In the midst of his work, he was stricken by sudden death attaining the age of 53 years, 9 months and 25 days. Miss Marietta Munion, was born in Scioto County, O., December 12, 1877. She was the daughter of A. J. and Emma Munion, deceased, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Hood, four miles south of this city, December 31, 1908, aged 31 years, 19 days. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Frank Hood south of this city and Mrs. Charles Hart of this city and five brothers, two of Scioto County, O., and two of Pittsburg, Pa., and one whose residence is unknown. She was attacked by the great white plague, tuberculosis and found her vital strength failing and came to the home of her sister, Mrs. Hood in Pleasant township where she was soon prostrated by severe hemorrhages. She was visited by Rev. J. L. Hensley, pastor of Otterbein Circuit who lost no time in leading her to the cross and baptized her soon after which she was happily converted. She lingered until Thursday, Dec. 31st at 9 o'clock a.m. The funeral took place from the Hood home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. J. L. Hensley, burial in Pleasant cemetery. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Star Funeral of Mrs. Myrta Henderson Archer was conducted today at 2 p.m. at the W. C. Boyd funeral home on West Columbia-st. Rev. William L. Taylor of Dayton was in charge. Burial was made in Forest Glen Memorial Park. Mrs. Archer, a former resident of Dayton, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Mallott of 492 Bellefontaine-av. She had lived in Marion and vicinity for the last eight years. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Star Funeral of Mrs. Newton W. Messenger who died Sunday was conducted today at 2 p.m. at the home at 254 Blaine-av. She was born Nellie V. Harvey, Nov. 10, 1881 in Lane, Kansas to John and Rachel Wallace Harvey. W. T. Weatherspoon, a Pentecostal minster from Columbus, was in charge. Burial was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery west of Marion. (Submitted by Linda Blue Dietz) Marion Star Funeral of Mrs. Arletha J. Oiler who died Monday morning at her home at 562 Wood -st., was conducted today at 2 p.m. at Fite Memorial Baptist church. Rev. W. K. Riggs, pastor, was in charge. She was born near Chillicothe, O., April 6, 1869. Burial was made in Forest Glen Memorial Park. |
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