(ALLSHOUSE) McLACHLIN-BRENINGSTALL, HARRIET A.
The Petersburg Sun | February 9, 1945
Contributed by Lynn Fraser

Oldest Resident, Mrs. H. A. Breningstall Dead
Passed Away Monday at Age of 95 As Result of Stroke Suffered Last Week Thursday

Mrs. Harriet Breningstall, for several years Petersburg's oldest resident, passed away quietly at her home on East Center street a few minutes before noon Monday, Feb. 5, 1945. She was 95 years of age and had been in comparatively good health until suffering a slight stroke last week Thursday.

Born in Independence, Ohio, October 18, 1849, she came to Petersburg with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Allshouse, in 1863. This trip was made by horse and buggy and her father, a harness maker by trade, continued at this work after coming here.

On September 25, 1867 she was united in marriage to Henry C. McLachlin and moved to Deerfield, where Mr. McLachlin conducted a general store. Soon after this they moved back to Petersburg, where Mr. McLachlin conducted the leading general store of the village for 25 years, passing away Feb. 11, 1911. As a sideline he started a private bank and in 1887, together with Arthur D. Gillmore, reorganized it into the Exchange Bank, under which name it operated until 1910, when the name was changed to the H. C. McLachlin and Co. State Bank. The bank continued under this name until Jan. 26 of this year, when it was changed to the Petersburg State Bank.

Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. McLachlin, Blanche passing away in 1897, and Mrs. Ada Rose in 1941. A grandson, Henry C. Rose, died in 1934.

Mrs. McLachlin married H. A. Brenningstall in 1914, and he passed away in 1925. She had been a member of the Methodist church since 1880 and also belonged to the Russell Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. As long as her health would permit she was active in both church and lodge work, and took a keen interest in affairs of the village in general. During recent years failing eyesight forced her to remain at home a good deal of the time, but her mind was always perfectly clear and she enjoyed visiting with her many friends, liking nothing better than to while away the hours reminiscing of days gone by.

Mrs. Brenningstall is survived by one granddaughter, Mrs. Laura Blanche Stewart, of Petersburg, and eight great grandchildren, three of whom are in military service. They are: Private Oliver Bovee, in Italy; Private Gaylord Bovee, at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, and Oliver T. Rose, S 2/c, at Great Lakes.

Funeral services, in charge of Hemenway and Valentine, were held from the home at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, Rev. C. S. Risley, pastor of the Petersburg-Deerfield Methodist churches, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Earl R. Rice, of Detroit, pastor of the church here a number of years ago. Interment was made in Pleasant View cemetery.

From the Petersburg Sun, February 16, 1945

FINAL RITES HELD FOR MRS. H. A. BRENINGSTALL

Funeral services were held from the family residence on East Center street last Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Harriet Breningstall, Petersburg's oldest resident, who passed away Feb. 5th at the age of 95 years. Rev. C. S. Risley, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Earl R. Rice of Melvindale, pastor of the church here many years ago. Burial was made in Pleasant View cemetery. The pall bearers were Harry Brown, John Moxsen, Tom Burns, Carl Koppelman, Glenn Breitner, and Herbert H. Paquette.

Among the relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. Reuben Breningstall and Mrs. William Elder, of Detroit; Miss Laura Rose and Rm. And Mrs. Raymond Green, of Toledo; Rev. Earl R. Rice, of Melvindale; Miss Dorothy Whitney and Robert and Ada Jo Rose, of South Lyon; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fillmore, Mrs. Charles Fillmore, Mrs. Nathaniel Fillmore and Miss Laurabelle Fillmore, of Dearborn; Miss Janice Bovee, of Clayton, and Ed. Allshouse, of Pontiac. CARD OF THANKS - we desire to express our sincere thanks to all the kind friends and neighbors who in any way assisted during the illness and since the death of Mrs. Harriet Breningstall, also to the ministers, the pall-bearers, and those who sent flowers. - Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Stewart and family, Mrs. Henry Rose and family, and Miss Laura Rose.

The daughter of Glenn F. Baker and Edile L. (Russell), Louise Beatrice was born in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan on the 9th of May, 1922 and there attended the public schools. She was employed as a bank teller, and was engaged to George H. Peters during World War II. Her family moved to the Los Angeles area in California, and on 25 May 1944 she was united in marriage to George Peters, the son of George R. and Henrietta (Main), formerly of Petersburg, Michigan.

A homemaker who enjoyed baking, crafting, and painting, Louise was the mother of five children – all of whom eventually moved to Arizona where Louise and George made their home . She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Russell, and her husband George who passed away in 1998. She passed away peacefully on 20 Feb 2012 in Payson, Arizona and is survived by all five children: Richard G. (Tish) of NC; Kathleen (David) Coombes of WA; David (Jeanine) of AZ; William (Patricia) of AZ and Robin (Michael) Kitts of AZ as well as a younger sister, Dorothy J. Hull of Kansas, nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Private burial in Sedona.

Hamilton Bishop died Saturday evening at 10:15 o'clock at his residence, 104 Second avenue, aged 79 years. He was born at Malta, Saratoga County, New York, January 3, 1818 and was married to Miss Mary Speir, of New Lebanon, N.Y. They came to Peoria in 1847, and since 1849 Mr. Bishop has been in the livery business in this city.

The wife and three children are living, the latter being Mrs. Clara M. Mills, Mrs. Eva G. Oaks and Charles E. Bishop. Mr. Bishop was an honest, upright, sober, charitable man, highly respected by all.

Mrs. Jane Peters, died at Bloomville, March 7, 1879 at the age of 68 years having spent a busy and in many respects an exemplary life. Of slight frame and never physically strong, she showed the spirit of activity and ambition which has characterized the life of her husband.

Her kind disposition and gentle manners deserved and were rewarded with the respect of all with whom she mingled. Her remains are resting beside those of her husband's parents, Richard and Susannah Peters, who after living in Cortland County, returned to Delaware County that they might spend their last days near the scenes of their early married life, and in the year 1853 were within a few weeks of each other laid to rest in the cemetery at Bloomville.

Note: Laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, Delaware Co., NY

In Placerville, California, October 3, 1948, Robert Henry Board, husband of Ethel Grace Board of Strawberry, father of Robert Charles Board of Bakersfield, Mrs. James W. Board of Merced and Mrs. Joseph W. Hodgson of Stockton; grandfather of six; loving brother of the late A. L. Board, Mrs. W. S. Weber and Mabel G. Board; Uncle of Maj. J. A. Board of Sacramento, Mrs. W. A. Winton of Stockton, and Jeanette Spalding of San Diego, a native of Oakdale, California aged 66 years, 1 month, 24 days.

Friends are invited to attend funeral services Wednesday, October 6, 1948, at three p.m. in the chapel of B. C. Wallace and Son, 520 N. Sutter St., Delta Lodge No. 471 F. and A. M. Officiating. Committal at Park View Cemetery.

Mrs. Laura Spier Dies in Stockton
Body Arrived in Visalia Last Evening: Funeral Here

The body of Mrs. Laura Spier former resident of Visalia, who died in Stockton at 1:30 yesterday morning, arrived in Visalia last evening and funeral services will be held in this city probably today.

Mrs. Spier was well know here having resided here until a year ago when she was removed to the home of her daughter in the northern city. She was sixty years old at the time of her death. She was a prominent worker in the Neighbors of Woodcraft and also the Woman's Relief Corps. Her husband, the late Charles Spier, passed away in this city two years ago.

Mrs. Spier was taken ill in January and has been confined to bed since that time.

The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Board of Stockton, and one son Chester, also of Stockton; four brothers George Bowen, Walter Bowen, Arthur Bowen and John Bowen.

W. W. Bowen, A Pioneer Of This State, Dies At His Home In Visalia At An Advanced Age

Thursday morning shortly before 11 o'clock W. W. Bowen a Pioneer of this state, and one of Visalia's well respected citizens, passed away at the age 79 years. The deceased had been in ill health for many years, but until eight weeks ago to the time of his death, he was able to get about without assistance. Several physicians were in attendance at the time of his death and it is said that he was suffering with a growth in his stomach. Eight weeks ago he was confined to his bed, and has not been able to leave it since. From day to day he gradually grew worse till the end relieved him.

The deceased was conscious till the morning of his death, and was able to recognize the members of his family who gathered about his bedside.

Mr. Bowen was a pioneer of this state as stated above. He came to California in 1849 from Missouri and devoted the early years of his time here in the state in Tuolume county, where he was engaged in mining. He was more or less successful at the business but in the early sixties he removed to this county where he has resided since. Mr. Bowen came here and engaged in work on a ranch, and in stock raising. He followed this for several years and shortly after the civil war was over he was made deputy sheriff of this county. At that time Tulare county embraced Kings, Fresno, Kern and part of Inyo. There was a large scope of country to keep watch over and some very bad men came here to seek refuge.

It can be said that Mr. Bowen was a fearless officer. It is said that he never let a man get away from him, and that when he started after a man wanted for crime, no matter the nature of the character of the man, he was arrested by "Bill" Bowen. Mr. Bowen was a deputy sheriff for seven years. After he left office, he again took up the quiet life, and mastering the carpenter's trade, he followed that till a year or so ago or until ill health prevented him.

Mr. Bowen was a man well liked by all who knew him. He had a host of friends, and was just the same man every day.

To mourn his death he leaves five children, a widow and two sisters and a brother. His children are Mrs. C. A. Spier of this city, John Bowen and Will Bowen of this city, Walter Bowen of Ogden, Arthur Bowen of Los Vegas. He leaves a brother, Noah Bowen who resides in Texas, and two sisters Mrs. J. B. Null of Missouri and Mrs. James Sperry of Marysville.

The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30. L. C. Locey will have charge of the remains.

Old Civil War Veteran Passes Away on Memorial Day- Had Lived in Petersburg 59 Years.  In the departure of our fellow townsman, Horace J. Breningstall, there is transferred to another home one of our best citizens.  One respected by all, and despised by none.  One who never failed in positions of trust committed to his care in the village, county, and in the employ of the government of the United States.  When tried as a commissioner, justice of the peace, postmaster, as an officer in the army, and commander, the real man was shown.  It is when we are put to the test quality is known.

Converted many years ago and rededicating himself to God during his illness, he became outspoken for righteousness as a Christian.  He joyfully received the Holy Communion at our hands, confessing Jesus Christ as his Savior.

He was born in Dundee, Mich., on July 18th, 1843, thus lacking less than two months of being 82 years of age at the time of his departure, May 30th, 1925.

At the age of seventeen he enlisted at Monroe in Co. A, 4th regiment Mich. Inft. Vol., for three years.  Enlistment was on May 20, 1861, and he was discharged at Detroit June 30, 1864.  Re-enlisted March 20th, 1865, in Co. S, 5th Reg. U. S. Inft. Vol., and was finally discharged on March 20, 1866, at New York.  During his enlistment he served as corporal and was engaged in forty-three of the hardest fought battles of the Army of the Potomac, besides many skirmishes, and was twice slightly wounded.

He came to Petersburg 59 years ago.  Was united in marriage July 12, 1868, to Miss Elizabeth Main, who departed this life in 1912.  To this happy union were born five children - Rueben G. Breningstall, of Detroit; Susie A. Housman, who departed this life some years ago; Adelaide Valrance, of Rockwood; Lucy M. Gove, of Battle Creek, and Gertrude M. Peters, of Petersburg. 

In 1914 he became the happy husband of Mrs. Hattie A. McLachlin, and thus shared the joys of life for over ten years. 

Besides his dear companion and four children now living, and many dear friends, he leaves eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

The church of his choice and the Masonic order will miss him.

On Decoration Day, May 30, 1925, as the drum taps sounded in honor of the dead soldiers, his happy spirit took its flight to be with God. 

Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday forenoon.  Rev. N. Norton Clark officiating, assisted by Rev. W. G. Prout.  Among the out-of-town relatives and friends present were Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Breningstall, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breningstall, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. George Holmer, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Edson Valrance, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. William Milliman, Mrs. John Lowry, Mrs. John Harris, of Rockwood; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gove, of Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Rose, Miss Laura Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Bovee and son, of Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. James Clark and Mrs. Libbie McManus, of Jackson; Edgar Breningstall, of Pinckney; Mrs. Henry Montri and Mrs. Spohr, of Deerfield. 

R.G. Breningstall, who for thirty years conducted a drug store at Baker and Twenty-Third streets, Detroit, was buried Tuesday afternoon with services at his home, 2270 Atkinson Avenue, and at the mausoleum in Evergreen cemetery. Services at the home were in charge of Rev. Martin Anderson of Emmanuel Presbyterian church and at the grave in charge of Palestine lodge. Mr. Breningstall was also a member of the Michigan Sovereign consistory.

He leaves his widow, Mrs. Bertha McDowell Breningstall; a daughter Idella, and a son, Joseph H. Breningstall. He had three sisters - Mrs. Harry Gove of Battle Creek; Mrs. Edson Valrance, of Rockwood, and Mrs. Geo. R. Peters, of Petersburg.

Mr. Breningstall was born in Petersburg 56 years ago, being the son of the late Horace J. Breningstall.

A SAD WEEK IN PETERSBURG
Two Funerals Held on Tuesday -  Mrs. JAS. S. HOUSMAN

Mrs. James S. Housman, whose serious illness has been noted from time to time in this paper, died at the family home at about seven o'clock last Sunday evening, July 21.  Although not unexpected, the event came as a sad shock to her relatives and numerous friends.  Taken away almost in the morning of life from a pleasant home, bound by the strong ties of affection for husband and children, it is but natural that the sympathies of the entire community should be fittingly shown by the large number of friends and neighbors that assembled on Tuesday afternoon at the house, where the funeral services were held, to pay a last tribute of respect to one whom they had known and loved.

Rev. C. W. Baldwin, of Detroit, a former pastor here, preached an excellent sermon, speaking words of comfort to those especially bereaved.  The various orders of which she was a member- the L.O.T.M.M and O.E.S.- were present; the W.R.C. was also in attendance.  At the close of the services the casket was taken by the bearers (Jerry Strabel, Arthur Tremain, Wm. VanVoorhies, Carl Kampmueller, A. C. Gradolphand Chas. Ulmer) and tenderly placed it in the hearse which conveyed it to the Petersburg cemetery, where the impressive burial service of the L.O.T.M.M. was held.  The flowers were profuse and beautiful, a number of set pieces being exceptionally fine.

In addition to the relatives residing here, there were present at the funeral her sister and husband, Mrs. and Mr. Edson Valrance, South Rockwood; brother, R. G. Breningstall, and wife, Detroit; an uncle, Geo. Breningstall, and wife of Saginaw; her husband's brothers - Wm. H., of Eaton Rapids, and Ernest A., of Oak, Mich.- with their wives and children; also their sister, Mrs. Phy D. Grover, with her husband and children from Salamance, N. Y., besides personal friends from Toledo, Tecumseh and other points.

Susie Amelia Breningstall, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Breningstall, was born in the village of Petersburg Nov. 18, 1873, and died Sunday, July 21, 1907, aged 33 years, 8 months and 3 days.  Deceased had spent her whole life in this village.  In 1892 she was united in marriage to James S. Housman, who, with four children, her father and mother, three sisters (Mrs. Addie Valrance, Misses Lucy and Gertie Breningstall) and one brother (R. G. Breningstall), survive her.  Mrs. Housman had been a great sufferer for nearly four years, and fought for life during this time that she might live for her children.  She will be greatly missed at home and in the village.  Of a bright and cheerful disposition, she had a friendly word for all, and was a graceful hostess to all visitors. 

Miss Hannah S. Clark, a well known aged resident of our village, passed away at her home No. 206 Nelson Avenue on Tuesday after a lingering illness in her 86th year. She had been in fairly good health until last winter when she sustained an injury to her hip by a fall. Since that time she has not left her bed.

Miss Clark was born in New York City, Dec. 5, 1831, the daughter of Geo. W. Clark and Maria Southard. At the age of 12 years the family moved to Peekskill. They resided for many years in house which adjoined the Southard-Robertson foundry buildings on the east. Forty years ago with her sister, Miss Charlotte, who is also past her 80th birthday, she built the home in which she died. It was then about the only house in the neighborhood. There they have lived and as the years went by they saw that section of the village grow to be densely populated.

Miss Clark had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1853, in fact the oldest member of the church. For years she was active in the primary department of the Sunday School.

She is survived by her sister who is the last of the family.

The funeral services were held from her late residence yesterday (Friday) afternoon, the Rev. B.H. Everitt officiating. The interment was at Hillside.

Marshall - Services will be from the Kelser chapel for Almon Cooley, 82, former proprietor of a grocery at the corner of Clinton and Marshall avenue, who died at his home at 328 Clinton last night after an illness of 20 months with a hip fracture suffered in a fall.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Daisy Katz; two sons, Daniel and Duane, all of Marshall, and a half-sister, Mrs. Fannye Dell of Dubuque, Ia. Burial will be in Oakridge cemetery.

Edith Salisbury Davenport, of Lakeville, Conn., at Los Angeles, Calif., on July 27, 1955, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Davenport of Staten Island, N.Y.; sister of Mrs. E.R. Lampson of Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Fowler Shankland of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. R. Hoyt Sloan of Staten Island, N.Y.; Stephen R. Davenport of Riverside, Conn., and the late John Sidney Davenport of Richmond, Va. Funeral services at Los Angeles. Interment in Hartford

Mrs. Isabel R. Shankland, wife of the later Fowler Shankland, loving mother of Mrs. Pierre J. Walker, Mrs. Robert J. Zonne, James H., John D., and Sidney F. Shankland, also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Monday 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Wilshire & St. Andrews. Interment private. San Gabriel Cemetery, Cunningham & O’Connor, directors. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

John Sidney Davenport of New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y., husband of Mary Elizabeth Davenport, died Sunday night in Litchfield, in his ninety-second year. Funeral at Catholic Apostolic Church, Case and Marshall streets, Hartford, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Please omit flowers.

A.T. Derr
Former Supervisor Succumbs

CORUNNA - A former supervisor from the Second Ward and Employee of the County Road Commission, Albert T. Derr, 81, of 211 E. State St., died last night at Memorial Hospital.

Services will be hled at Kribs Funeral Home Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Floyd Porter officiating. Interment will be in the Pine Tree Cemetery. Masonic rites will be given by the corunna Lodge 115 F. & A.M.

He was born here on March 3, 1877 the son of Morris and Olive Derr and married Erwina Eveleth in Caledonia Township April 9, 1913.

Mr. Derr lived his entire life in this community and was a Past Master and life member of Corunna Lodge 115 F. & A.M. and Past patron of the Corunna Chapter 200 O.E.S.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Anderson of Oakland, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Neva Evans of Owosso and three granddaughters.

Taken by Death
Lifelong Resident of County Expires

Morris M. Derr, aged 92, died last night at 7:30 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Verne Evans, 1240 North Shiawasse street.

The funeral will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. (slow time) at Kribs Funeral Home, Corunna. Interment will be in Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna. Rev. McCallum, of the Baptist Church, will officiate.

Mr. Derr was born in Shiawassee County, December 15, 1850, and was the son of John and Anna Derr. He is survived by one son, Bert, of Corunna, and one daughter, Mrs. Verne Evans, of Owosso. He also leaves three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Age 95, of 803 S. Chipman died Friday morning at Pleasant View.

Mrs. Evans was a homemaker.

Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday at 12:30. The Rev. James P. Bolin, Jr. will officiate. The family will present at Jennings-Lyons Chapel for visitation Sunday 6 to 9 p.m.

Mrs. Evans was born in Corunna on April 2, 1891, the daughter of Morris and Olive (Rhodes) Derr. She attended Corunna Schools and resided all her life in this area. She married Verner A.L. Evans in Owosso. He died in 1960. Mrs. Evans was a member of the First Baptist Church, Owosso.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Irene) Bond of Owosso; five granddaughters: Mrs. Neva Butterfield, Mrs. Lois Mahar, Mrs. Lenore Harrison, Mrs. Candy Davis, Mrs. Michelle Chapman; 17 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Evans was predeceased by one son and one daughter.

Joseph Elder, son of John and Mary Elder, was born April 8, 1836, in Wood county, Ohio, and died January 26, 1913, aged 76 years, ten months and 12 days.

He enlisted at Findlay in August, 1861, in Co. C, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at Nashville, Tenn., in December, 1862, to re-enlist in Co. B, 4th U.S. Cavalry. He participated in some of the most sanguinary engagements of the war, and was honorably discharged at San Antonio, Texas, on December 2, 1865, after a continuous service of 4 years and 4 months--most 7 months after the capture of Jeff Davis.

He came to Michigan in the fall of 1867 and was married to Clara A.Kilby at Petersburg Sept. 23, 1868. To this union were born five children, four of whom died in early infancy. He leaves a wife and son, two sisters, a brother, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

Funeral was held under the auspices of Morgan parker G.A.R. Post, at the M.E. church last Thursday afternoon. Sermon was by Rev. N. Norton Clark, assisted by the Revs. Balgooyan and Hosmer.

Robert J. Eoff of 12075 W. Nine Mile Rd., passed away on Saturday morning, Dec. 5, while en route to Florida with his wife.  He would have been 68 years old on Dec. 16.  Death occurred after a brief illness in an Indiana hospital.

Prayer services were held at the Phillips Home on Sunday evening, and on Tuesday morning. - Services for Mr. Eoff were held in the South Lyon First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Faze Larudee officiating at 1 p.m. on tuesday, Dec. 8.  Interment followed the services, at Petersburg, Mich.

Mr. Eoff was the son of Anna B. Jeffery and George Eoff, both deceased, and the step-son of Grant W. Stevens, also deceased.  he was one of two children.  His younger brother, Clarence N. Eoff of Oscoda, Mich. survives.  Born in Detroit on Dec. 16, 1891, Mr. Eoff traveled as a youth through much of the state of Michigan and Ohio.

His mother and step father bought the Eoff home and property from the Rush Clark family in the early 1920's.  The Eoffs moved here in the mid 1940's and started remodeling the old home.  Formerly in the advertising business, mr. Eoff stepped into real estate when the family moved to the Nine Mile Rd. address, and was the developer of many of the numerous subdivisions on Nine Mile Rd., Marshall Rd., and Rushton Rd.  He laid out the Four Lakes Gulf Course in 1927 that was subdivided in the early 1940's.

He was an Elder of the South Lyon First United Presbyterian Church, and an active Kiwanian.

Survivors include, in addition to his wife, the former Frances Peters, and his brother Clarence Eoff, five children, 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a nephew, Jeffery.

His eldest son, Robert J. Eoff, Jr. of Birmingham, Mich. is the father of four children: Robert Eoff III, Marcia, Garr and Richard.  Mrs. Kenneth Olson, the former Mary Helen Eoff, of Traverse City, has five Children: Karen, (Mrs. Sam Mitchell) of East Lansing, Ann (Mrs. Charles Dean Essex, Jr.) of East Lansing, John, James and Eric.  Mrs. Mitchell is the mother of Linda Jo, Mr. Eoff's great-granddaughter.  Mrs. Lysle H. White, Jr., the former Nancy Eoff, of Traverse City, is the mother of Lysle White III, Roger, Patricia, and Barbara.  Mrs. David E. Woehler, the former Patricia Eoff, of Four Lakes subdivision, is the mother of two sons, David Jr., and Bill.  Mr. Richard Eoff, the youngest son, is a resident of Detroit.  He is unmarried.

A memorial fund has been set up by Mrs. Eoff for her husband, and neighbors and friends may send their contributions, in lieu of flowers, in care of Rev. Larudee at the First Presbyterian Church.

Rites Set for Mr. Evans

Verner A.L. Evans, 73, of 220 N. Shiawassee St., died Saturday afternoon in Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

Services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Jennings-Lyons Chapel with the Rev. William H. Heater officiating. They body will rest at the chapel.

Mr. Evans born in Owosso on June 9, 1887, a son of Alvin and Abigail Wallace Evans. He attended schools here and was a lifelong resident of Owosso.

He was a farmer and drove a taxicab for many years, later operating his own cab business. Mr. Evans attended the Baptist Church.

On Nov. 22, 1910, he married Neva Derr in Owosso.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Deveraux of Chicago; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Erwina M. Derr, a past matron of the Corunna Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, died Wednesday evening at Owosso Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Derr was 86. She resided at 211 E. State St.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Krib's Colonial Chapel, with burial to be in Pine Tree Cemetery. The Rev. John W. Simpson is to officiate.

Mrs.Derr was born Sept. 18, 1888 in Caledonia Township, the daughter of J.B. and Anna Eveleth. She was married to Albert T. Derr, who preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1959.

Besides the OES, Mrs. Derr was a member of the Corunna United Methodist Church, the Corunna Social Service Club, Pleasant View Auxiliary, and the Owosso Golden Agers. She was a homemaker.

Surviving Mrs. Derr is a step-daughter, Mrs. Ruth Anderson of California, and several nieces.

Born on 29 Dec 1832 Allegany Co., NY, she was married to John Peters in Hillsdale, Co., Michigan on 29 Dec 1851.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1898 and she married Silas Leonard on 2 Aug 1907, he dying on 15 Oct. 1917 at Coe, in Isabella County, MI.  Sarah passed away in Isabella Co., Michigan on 12 Feb 1921 and is survived by her sons Willard F. Peters of Mt. Pleasant and George Herbert Peters of Marion, Michigan.  

"Grandma" Spier Has Passes To Great Beyond
Resident of Visalia for Forty-Five Years is Dead
(From Monday's Daily Times)

Sarah Margaret Spier, known as "Grandma" Spier, passed away yesterday morning at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Board, on Goshen Avenue, after a long life of usefulness at the advanced age of 83 years. Mrs. Spier had been in failing health for a long time, and about a month ago left her home on Goshen Avenue to live with Mrs. Board, being no longer able to take care of herself.

Mrs. Spier was identified with the early history of Visalia and was well known. She is survived by one son, Charles, of Visalia, and a daughter, Mrs. G. W. Hale of Sonora. One brother also lives in Saratoga, New York.

Mrs. Spier was born in New York state, near Saratoga, in 1830. In 1852 she came to California and for the past forty five has made Visalia her home.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Robert Board home. Interment will be made in the Visalia City Cemetery.

Death of Old Lumberman

George Webb Hale, for over half a century a resident of Tuolumne County, died at his home on South Washington street, last Saturday morning, after an illness of only a few days.

The deceased was a native of Maine, born in Somerset county of that state May 31, 1837, and was 78 years, 4 months and 5 days of age at the time of his death. In 1856, at the age of 19, the deceased came to California and for a few years followed mining. In 1859, despite the fact that the placers were still yielding heavily, Mr. Hale saw that the lumber business was profitable and with a partner he opened a lumber yard in Columbia and acquired timber holdings on the South Fork of the Stanislaus, in the vicinity of Lyon's Dam where now, under modern and improved conditions the Standard Lumber company is logging off an area containing one of the richest growths of timbers in the west. With the primitive methods, the ox team and the long wagon haul, Mr. Hale and his associate marketed an immense quantity of lumber. In the middle eighties he succeeded to his partner's interest, sold his Columbia yards and established yards in Sonora upon a portion of the land now occupied by the Standard Lumber company. He continued in the lumber business until 15 years ago, when he disposed of his interests and retired from active life.

The surviving members of his immediate family are his widow and a daughter, Mrs. N. L. Knudsen. The deceased was a man of many excellent traits of character and of a genial temperament which made for his many friends who regret that he is no more.

The funeral was conducted Monday morning from his late home, under the direction of Tuolumne Lodge No. 21, I. O. O. F., of Columbia, of which institution he had been a member for years. Old Fellow and Native Daughters of Dardanelle Parlor escorted the remains to the upper end of town, on the journey to Columbia, where they were buried in the family plot in the Masonic cemetery with the ceremony provided in the ritual of the Odd Fellows. Native Sons and Native Daughters of California also turned out in honor of the deceased pioneer.

Death of Mrs. Wm. Knowlton

Mrs. Roxana Knowlton, widow of the late William Knowlton, whose death occurred in March of last year, died at her home in Morganville yesterday, at the age of seventy-seven years. The deceased was an old resident of the town of Stafford. The funeral will take place to-morrow at 10:20 a.m.

Christian Hobart, an aged resident of this place, died at his home here Wednesday evening. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter, besides many friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Saturday afternoon. Iterment in Union cemetery.

Edward Hobart, aged 83 years, died this morning at 10 o'clock in the University, Ann Arbor. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Whiteford Center. Mr. Hobart was a brother of Mrs. Vern C. Brewer of Dundee.

Special to the Evening News 07 Jun 1938 ~Whiteford Center News.

FUNERAL SERVICES - will be held at 2 p.m. Wenesday in Whiteford Center Lutheran Church for Edward Hobart, aged 83 years, who died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Whiteford Center.

Edward Hobart was born on January 28, 1855 in Whiteford Center. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hobart, his father being one of Whiteford Center's earliest settlers.

Edward Hobart was active in township affairs, serving as township supervisor for seven years and township clerk for three years. He was treasurer of the Whiteford Farmers Telephone Company for 15 years and also served as a director.

Except for two years spent in California and three years in northern Michigan, Mr. Hobart's entire life was spent in Whiteford Center. He never married.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. V.C. Brewer of Dundee.

Mrs. George Peters - Passed Away Last Monday at the Home of Her son in Petersburg. 

Mrs. Peters, the relict of the late Hon. George Peters, who had been in feeble health for some time, finally succumbed to the inevitable about five o'clock Monday morning, March 27, 1916, at the home of her son Richard G. Peters, in this village.

Deceased had reached a ripe old age  - 88 years, six months and five days - her birth being on Sept. 22, 1827, at Batavia, N.Y.   Her maiden name was Mary Jane Holmes, and she accompanied her widowed mother and a brother to Monroe, Mich., in 1844.  Three years later (in 1847) she was united in marriage to Hon. George Peters of Petersburg, and since that time had always resided here.  Mr. Peters passed away Jan 11, 1912.  To children survive - Richard G. of this place, and Mrs. Helen Rea, of Buffalo.  There are also seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Deceased was a charter member of the Petersburg Presbyterian church - and the last one to pass on to the other shore.  She will be deeply missed, not only by the immediate family but also by all of her acquaintances.

Funeral services were conducted a at the home Wednesday afternoon, March 29, the Rev. David Howell, former pastor here, delivering the sermon, and interment was in the family lot in the Petersburg cemetery.

Genevieve H. Kline, age 82, of Uniontown, died Wednesday, November 20, 2002, in Aultman Hospital. She was born August 15, 1920, in Petersburg, MI, to the late James Deal and Leda (Schmid) Housman. A retired cook and owner of Kline's Kandy Kitchen, she will best be remembered for making her delicious cookies and pies for everyone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William V. Kline, Sr., in 2000 and; a brother, Carl Jim Housman. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Leda and Gregg Pavlides; son and daughter-in-law, William Vince Jr. and Kathie Kline; grandson, Nicholas Kline, all of North Canton; step-grandson, Justin Rollins of Columbus; brother and sister-in-law, Calvin and Eleanor Housman of Petersburg, MI; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kline of North Canton; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, in the Karlo Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Shultz officiating. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Pleasant View Cemetery in Petersburg, Michigan with Pastor John Mehl officiating. Friends may be received at the funeral home 5-8 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The Family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Surgical I.C.U. at Aultman Hospital and Hartville EMS for their outstanding service and expert care.

J.D. Housman, age 85, of 83 W. Center St., Petersburg, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1982, in the Evangelical Nursing Home, Saline.  For the past three years he had been in poor health.

From 1922 to 1931, Mr. Housman had been the postmaster in Petersburg.

Services were held 3 p.m. Wednesday, in the Spencer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with The Rev. Michael Clemmer of Petersburg United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery.  Arrangements were made by the Earle Little Funeral Home, Monroe. 

Born April 28, 1896, in Petersburg, he was a son of James S. and Susie (Breningstall) Housman.  He married Leda Schmid in 1916.  She died April 14, 1974.

He was a lifetime resident of Petersburg.  After serving as postmaster from 1922 to 1931, he was a rural carrier from 1931 to 1962. 

Mr. Housman was one of the originators of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department, which formed in January, 1939, and he was its first treasurer.  He was a World War I veteran and a member of Harry Bamm Post 72, American Legion, Dundee.  Survivors include two sons, Carl J. and Calvin W. of Petersburg; a daughter, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Kline of North Canton, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Idella Holmer of Miami, Fla; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters.

Memorials may be made to the Petersburg United Methodist Church. 

James S. Housman, whose tragic death is chronicled in another column of this paper, was born at Castleton Corners, Staten Island, March 15, 1868, hence lacked only fourteen days of being 42 years of age.  His parents, Mrs. And Mrs. John V. Housman, came to Michigan in 1871, locating at Morenci, where James attended the village school and later learned telegraphy at the Lake Shore station.  His first appointment as a station agent was about twenty one years ago, when he took charge of the Lake Shore business at Ida.  He was promoted from that station to Petersburg in May 1891, and here he continued to make his home and faithfully perform his duties until the fatal accident of last Tuesday, March 1.

Nov. 14, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Susie Breningstall, daughter of our townspeople, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Breningstall.  To them were born four children - three daughters (Hazel, Bina and Idella) and a son (Deal) - who are now left orphans, their mother, after a long and painful illness, passing away July 21, 1907.

On January 20, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Mead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Mead, of this place and she is now bereft of a kind and devoted husband - a man whose constant aim was to make his home a happy one.  His taking away at this time, practically in the prime of life, is indeed a sad blow to his wife, children, mother, brothers, sister and friends.  He will be greatly missed - not only in the family circle, but also by his Masonic and Maccabee brethren and the people of the entire community, by whom he was held in high esteem.

Besides his own immediate family and mother, there are left three brothers (Wm. H., of Grand Ledge; J. Val., of  Salamance, N. Y., and Ernest A. of Oak, Mich.) and one sister (Mrs. Phy D. Grover, of Salamance, N. Y.)  All are here this week.

Funeral services, under the auspices of Masonic fraternity, will be held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon.  Sermon by Rev. Bear. 

INSTANTLY KILLED!
John V. Housman, Head Sawyer at Stone’s Saw-mill
Struck by an Edging and Instantly Killed

The community is shocked to learn of the sudden and tragic death of our esteemed townsman, John V. Housman, who was working as head sawyer at Stone’s saw-mill.  The accident happened shortly before four o'clock this afternoon, while some plank were being edged.  The carriage had been gigged back and Mr. Housman had his back turned toward the saw and hurled with great force, striking him in such a manner as to instantly break his neck.

He was about 65 years of age and leaves a wife and five children - Wm. H., of Milan; Mrs. Phy D. Grover and J. Val. Housman, of Bradford, Pa., and Ernest A., of Oak, Mich.  All have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.

Note: (Husband of Johanna Stryker Housman; Father of James S. Housman- the article mentions 5 children but only 4 were listed- James was omitted).

Wm. H. Housman, oldest son of our townslady, Mrs. Johanna Housman, was found dead in his bed at Glendale, Calif., last Saturday morning.  He had not been in good health for some time, but was seemingly feeling all right at the time of retiring that night.  Burial will take place in Detroit, where the remains are expected to arrive today.  Mr. Housman was engaged in the printing business for many years, serving his apprenticeship on the the Morenci Observer back in the seventies.  Later he published the Hanover Local, the Milan Leader, the Eaton Rapids Review and the Grand Ledge Independent.  On retiring from the newspaper game, he engaged in the drug business in Detroit, where he resided until some months ago, when he removed to Glendale.  He leaves a wife, one son and a daughter, besides his mother, two brothers and a sister. 

Thomas D. Husted, son of General James William Husted (Yale 1854), who was for twenty-three years a member of the New York State Assembly and six times its Speaker, was born September 18, 1860, at Peekskill, N. Y. His mother was Helen M., daughter of Thomas C. Southard, of Peekskill. After graduation he studied law a year at the Albany Law School, continued his study at Port Henry, N. Y., till January, 1885, and then in New York City, where he was admitted to the bar on May 15. After a period of general practice he gave his attention chiefly to corporation law and to real estate enterprises. He was a fluent speaker and a natural leader, with a marked talent for organization. Just before the reunion of his class in 1903 he received an injury while on shipboard, resulting in blood poisoning and a long illness from which he never fully recovered. He died of pneumonia at his home in New York City January 11, 1905, at the age of 44 years.

He married, June 3, 1886, Carrie Louise, daughter of Morris E. Clinton, of Peekskill, who is also deceased. A daughter survives them. A brother graduated from Yale College in 1892.

Donald H. Jackson of Williston fell asleep in death on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, in The Vermont Respite House in Williston. Born July 28, 1924, in Detroit, Mich., to Harry and Bina Jackson, Don graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1942 and attended Michigan State University. He served for three years in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, and was honorably discharged in February of 1946. He married Helen (Hentnik) March 16, 1946, and they enjoyed almost 60 years together. They were avid dance roller skaters from 1939 to 2001. In 1946, Don and Helen built their first home in Lansing, Mich., later moving to Detroit, then in 1962 to Shelburne where they again built a home for their now family of seven. When their children married, they sold the family home and moved up to Grand Isle. They resided in Vermont for 27 years. Don spent over 42 years in the printing profession, starting at Malover Printing in Detroit, and then printing companies in Burlington — The Lane Press, Queen City Printers, George Little Press, Allied Printing & Essex Publishing.

In 1990, happily retired, Don and Helen moved to Sebring, Fla., where they lived until this past summer. Don and his wife were devoted Bible students and were very active as Jehovah's Witnesses for over 50 years. At Don's death he was serving as an elder in the South Congregation (Burlington) of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Jackson of Williston; and their five children, David, Patti, Paul, Mark and Joel. He also had 11 grandchildren, Chelsea, Kylee, Lisa, Christine, Ian, Seth, Luke, Micah, Jared, Katy and Jason; and five great-grandchildren, Olivia, Halie, Eric, Nicholas and Saphie. Don is also survived by his sister, Betty Lou Hequembourg, and her husband, Harry, of Fort Myers, Fla. His brother, Howard J. Jackson, and sister Carol Jean Leadbeater predeceased him. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 26, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 610 Main St., Colchester. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either Worldwide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses, 610 Main St., Colchester, Vt. 05446, or to The Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. Arrangements are in the care of Stephen C. Gregory Cremation Service, Shelburne.

At rest Sunday, Jan. 4, 1948. Charles Knowlton, of 322 State st., husband of the late Mary Tullus, brother of Mrs. Charles Burnham, of Rensselaer, uncle of Mrs. Elizabeth King, of the Saratoga rd., and Alonzo K. Burnham, of Dumont, NJ. Notice of funeral later.

KNOWLTON, CHARLES
Schenectady Gazette | Tuesday Morning, June 6, 1948
Contributed by Robert Burnham (2012)

Charles Knowlton Dies in Ellis Hospital

Funeral services for Charles Knowlton, 73, of 322 State street, who died Sunday in Ellis hospital, after a short illness, will be held tomorrow morning at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Vale Cemetery.

A native of Schenectady, he retired from General Electric Co. after 42 years’ service. He was a member of St. Paul’s lodge 17, IOOF.

Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Charles Burnham, Rensselaer; a nephew Alonzo K. Burham, Dumont, NJ; and a nice, Mrs. Elizabeth King, Saratoga road. His wife was the late Mrs. Mary Tullus Knowlton.

SERGT. KNOWLTON DIES AT EL PASO
Local Man, With Sixteenth Infantry, Expires from Heat Exhaustion

Word was received yesterday of the death oat El Paso, Texas, of First Sergeant Daniel G. Knowlton, Company A., Sixteenth Infantry, U.S.A., Captain A.C. Knowles, commanding the company, sent the news to relatives in this city. Death was due to heat exhaustion. The funeral arrangements have not been completed but they will be in charge of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Odd Fellows.

Sergeant Knowlton was born in this city 44 years ago and was the son of A.J. Knowlton, who lives at 15 Moyston street. He was educated at the Union Street School and was a member of the St. Paul’s Lodge, No. 17, I.O.O.P. ; of San Francisco Lodge of Red Men and of the United Spanish War Veterans. He had served in the regular army twenty years. Beside his father he is survived by a brother and a sister, Charles H. of 15 Moyston street and Mrs. O.E. Burnham of Rensselaer.

DANIEL G. KNOWLTON
Schenectady Gazette, Tuesday Morning | June 30, 1914 (Original News Clipping)
Contributed by Robert Burnham (2012)

The funeral of Sergeant Daniel G. Knowlton, who died from heat exhaustion in El Paso, Texas, June 22, will be held at 2:30 o'clock today at the home of his brother, Charles H. Knowlton, 15 Moyston street. Spanish War Veterans and St. Paul's Lodge, I.O.O.F. will attend. Burial will be in Vale Cemetery.

Sergeant Knowlton was born in Schenectady 44 years ago and had been in the army for twenty years. He is survived by his brothers, Charles and A.J. Knowlton, both of 15 Moyston street, and a sister, Mrs. O.E. Burnham* of Renesselaer.

* Should read, Mrs. C.E. Burnham (Charles Ellsworth Burnham) | Death Certificate

At Rensselaer, NY, Aug. 24, 1948, Eleanor L. Knowlton, at her late residence, 1646 Third St., wife of Charles E. Burnham, mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Kling of Schenectady and Alonzo Burnham of Dumont, N.J. Also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Relatives, friends and members of Philipine Chapter No. 256 OES, also Yoke Bearers of the First Baptist Church, are invited to attend her funeral at the L.F. Mann Funeral Home, 1601 Broadway, Rensselaer, on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening. Schenectady papers please copy.

Note: Laid to rest at Vale Cemetery, Schenectady Co., NY

William Knowlton, who resided near Morganville where he was highly respected, died yesterday at the age of 77 years. The funeral will be held to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, the interment taking place at Stafford.

Mrs. Eliza Wagner passed away at her home in Convis Sunday morning, Oct. 10, after an illness of nearly three weeks of paralysis and heart trouble.

The funeral occurred Wednesday, Oct.13, at 2 p.m. from the home. Rev. Geiger of the Methodist Church of Marshall officiating. Burial at the Porter Cemetery.

Miss Eliza J. Leach was born in Cattaraugas County, N.Y., Jan. 26th, 1829. At the age of five years she came with her parents to Michigan, since that time making this state her home. January 25th, 1846, she was united in marriage to Aaron Weaver of Marshall. Three children were born to them, George Franklin, who died at the old homestead in Lee in 1904, James Henry, who died at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor a year later, and Almond Edson, who died at the age of three years. In 1856 her husband died. Later she was married to Alfred Starks. Three girls, Josephine, Harriet, and Jennie blessed this union. Josephine and Jennie dying in childhood.

Leaving his home for his country’s cause, Mr. Starks died in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864.

Afterwards she was married to John Wagner. Two children were born to them. Fannie dying at the age of one year and Belle at the age of nine.

Of the eight children only one, Mrs. Wesley Hammond lives to mourn the loss of an indulgent and loving mother.

One brother, Mr. L. W. Leach of Clare, Mich., eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends will mourn her loss.

In early life Mrs. Wagner gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Church at Marshall, of which she has ever been a faithful member.

HAMPTON, VA - Carol Jeanne Jackson Madowitz Leadbeater, 88, died Monday, July 4, 2005. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, she had been a resident of Hampton for the last 10 years. She attended First United Methodist Church of Fox Hill with the help of her good friend, Nancy Terrell.  Mrs. Leadbeater was an assistant librarian for the Miami, Fla., Public School System from 1965 through 1978. She served as a school volunteer at Cooper Elementary in Hampton until 2000.

Mrs. Leadbeater was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Madowitz; her son, Jay Madowitz; second husband, Frank Leadbeater; and grandson, Glenn Hennegan. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Dennis Hennegan of Spotsylvania, Va.; two grandchildren, Lynn Fraser and Kellie Chilbert; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be private and she will rest next to her husband, Milton, in Miami Memorial Gardens in Miami, Fla. Arrangements are being provided by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton.

Note: Daughter of Harry Jackson and Bina Housman

Mrs. Ora May Wagner, 51, wife of Silas Wagner, of 451 Hamblin avenue, passed away at 9:15 o’clock this morning in a local hospital, death following a major operation. Besides her husband, Mrs. Wagner leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lois Chrisman and Mrs. Ruth Hambright, both of Sault Ste. Marie; a sister, Mrs. Robert Brown, of 286 Howland street; and a brother, Elbert Leib, of this city. The deceased had been a resident of Battle Creek for the last 30 years. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at Hebble’s Chapel with the Rev. J. C. Brillhart, pastor of the Immanuel Holiness church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakridge cemetery in Marshall.

Mrs. Breningstall Passed Away

Elizabeth Main, daughter of Thomas and Henrietta Main, was born in Stonington, Ill., August 25, 1850.  At an early age her mother died and she accompanied her father to California, where she remained until the age of fourteen, at which time her father died, then she and her brother came to Petersburg, making her home with her sister, Mrs. Susan Rose, until her marriage to Horace J. Breningstall July 12, 1868.

Five children were born - Reuben Grant, Susie Amelia, Adelaide, Lucy May and Gertrude Main.  For nearly 44 years she lived a life of perfect wedlock, until she was called to her heavenly home February 14, 1912.  Mrs. Breningstall was a devoted wife and mother; no task or duty at whatever cost to herself was too hard for her to do.  She was a member of the M. E. church, was loved by all, and was a willing helper in times of sickness and death.

A husband and four children are left to mourn her loss - Reuben, of Detroit, Mrs. Edson Valrance, of Rockwood, Mrs. H. C. Gove and Gertrude of Petersburg, Mrs. J. S. Housman having departed her life July 21, 1907, at the age of 32 years.

Funeral will be held at the home Saturday (tomorrow) at 12 o'clock noon.  The M. E. Paster, Rev. Jas. S. Priestley, will officiate. 

Sarah Hettie Spier Services are Held Here Wednesday

A requiem mass was celebrated this (Wednesday) morning at St. Gertrude's Catholic church for Mrs. Sarah Hettie Spier, 77, who died early Tuesday in the Kleberg County hospital. Father George Baumgartner celebrated the mass.

Rosary was said Tuesday night at the Cage-Piper chapel.

Mrs. Spier, who came here in 1920, was a retired housewife and had been ill for several months.

Survivors include two brothers, Walter Mancus of Tecumcari, New Mexico and Joseph G. Mancus of Harlingen (TX), and two sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Boren of Portales, New Mexico and Mrs. J. T. Whitley of Kingsville.

Former Resident of Jefferson Died Feb. 27 at Home in Oneonta

Mrs. Katherine Reed, 79, who had been ill since early in November, succumbed to a complication of diseases at 11 o’clock on Thursday, February 27th, at her home at 23 Fair street, Oneonta. The funeral was held at the Bookhout funeral home, 357 Main street, Oneonta, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Dr. Boyd McClearly, past of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. A temporary interment was made in the Bookhout vault with a later burial at Jefferson.

Mrs. Reed was born in Bloomville, July 25, 1861, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Peters) McCune and was married to David Reed on November 16, 1910 at Jefferson. Mr. McCune passed away on April 27, 1922.

Mrs. Reed was a member of the jefferson presbyterian Church. She went to Oneonta in 1933 to make her home with her brother, the late Ralph McCune. Surviving are a brother, John McCune of Covine, Cal.; a niece, Mrs. Walter Simmons of Albany.

Native Detroiter Taken by Death

The many friends of Mrs. Bertha I. Breningstall, 14379, Mansfield, were saddened at her sudden passing on Oct. 1.  She was born on March 25, 1876, and saw the city progress from a small river port community.

Her husband, Reuben G. Breningstall, owned and operated a drug store at 23rd and Baker street for many years.

Mrs. Breningstall was one of the first women drivers in this city.  As far back as 1902 she and her husband were driving one of the first automobiles through the unpaved streets of Detroit.  She had been to see her daughter with her car on the afternoon preceding her death.

Mrs. Breningstall was an active member of Immanuel Presbyterian church for over half a century.  she held a life-time membership in the Druggists Wives association and was active in the Community Club and the Rosedale Women's club for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. William F. Idella- Elder, of Bretton Drive, and a son, Joseph H. Breningstall, of Warrington drive, and four grandchildren.

Chesney C. Merritt a prominent farmer of Lee township died at his home Aug. 10th, 1904, after an illness of two short weeks during which time he was a great sufferer.

Both his wife and brother and three sisters did all in their power to alleviate his sufferings and were with him in his last moments. He seems to realize from the first that his recovery was doubtful, and died fully reconciled to what appeared to be the Divine will.

The deceased was married to Mrs. Clara Wagner four years ago, being his second wife, who faithfully cared for him in his last moments. The funeral was held at the home, Aug. 11 conducted by Elder J. F. Long. The remains were interred in the Nashville cemetery by the side of wife of his youth.

Mary Elizabeth (Mills) Laupp, 75, of Marshall, died Tuesday at her home in Marengo Township.

Mrs. Laupp was born Nov. 30, 1928 in Battle Creek to Lawrence and Doris (Brookker) Mills. She had been a life long resident of the area and was a homemaker.

On Oct. 20, 1950, she married Peter Laupp in Marshall. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Marshall. Mrs. Laupp's life centered around her family. She enjoyed making crafts of all kinds, gardening, sewing and was considered the "Best Cook Around" by her family. She loved children and served as a foster mother to many youths.

She is survived by her husband, Peter; daughters, Marilyn (David) Darling of Marshall, Donna (Rev. Keith) Alford of Mississauga, Ontario, Judy (David) Martyn of Grand Rapids; son, Danny (Victoria) Laupp of Marshall; nine grandchildren; sisters, Linda Kendall of Kalamazoo, Mary Ann Tanner of Tennessee, Gladys Arthur of Florida; brother, Clifford Mills of Kalamazoo.

She was preceded in death by a brother, George Mills and a sister, Olive Simmons.

Visitation will be Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2004, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home.

William Morrison died at the home of his son, Clarence Morrison, Saturday morning, November 16, 1895, aged 95 years. In number of years he was the oldest resident of Dundee Township. Came to Dundee forty-seven years ago last summer, removed from Morris county, New Jersey, and located upon the farm which he has since occupied and where he died—two miles south of the village, on Petersburg road. His wife died twenty-nine years ago; she was the mother of ten children, only three of whom are now living—Clarence Morrison and Mrs. Ezra Ellis, of Dundee, and Josiah Morrison, now living in California. He had continued to enjoy good health until within a few years, and was lively and a worker. The last time that he was in the village was to attend the election of 1892, but has been about the home premises until the past year, during which he has been obliged to remain within the house on account of increasing feebleness.

"Uncle Billy," as he was generally called, was known by all the community, was social and intelligent. Was a Democrat in politics, and was always on hand at elections to cast his vote for that party. Funeral was held at the home, Monday forenoon, Bev. Perrin officiating and remains buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

Note: Name also spelled Mourison

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