1..  Adams, Bob                                                                                                          Misc. (p 23)

Return From Lake Cruise

     The Bob Adams family returned Friday evening  from a five-day cruise on the Great Lakes.  They were the guests of his sister, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Manley of Flint.  Leaving from Detroit on the S.S. South American.  Stopovers were made at Mackinac Island, Munising, Houghton and Hancock, and Duluth, passing through the Soo locks going and coming.  More than five hundred passengers made the trip a lively one, planned entertainment on board even included a small storm and sea sickness.

 

2.  Adams, Rebecca Sue                                                                 ______           Misc (p 23)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Adams of Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Sue to Leslie Houck, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hauck of Brown City, Michigan.

     No date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Rebecca)

           

3.  Adams, Rebecca Sue                                                                             _____Marriage (p 24)

St. Johns Student Parish in East Lansing was the setting for the double ring ceremony uniting Rebecca Sue Adams and Leslie David Houck in marriage Saturday, July 10.  The 12:00 o’clock Mass was celebrated by Fr. Robert Kavanagh before 150 guests.

     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams of Shepherd, the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Houck of Brown City. 

     The bride who approached the altar with her father was wearing a full length gown made by herself of satin brocade with a chapel train and floor length mantilla of silk organza edged in lace.  She wore a single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom and carried a cascading bouquet of White roses and ivy.

     Attending her as maid of honor was Marie Hilbert, former roommate of the bride from Grosse Pte., Shores.  She wore an afternoon dress of yellow linen with an A-line skirt and bodice of linen and organza.  She carried a cascade of yellow and white roses with ivy.

     Colleen Houck sister of the groom, was flower girl wearing a dress of yellow nylon and carrying a basket of yellow rose petals.

     Larry Houck of St. Johns and cousin of the groom was best man.

     Guests were seated by Mark and Jack Adams, brothers of the bride and by Dan Salisbury, cousin of the bride.

     The grooms brother, Danny Houck served as altar boy.

     Mrs. Adams chose a pink flowered silk dress and white accessories for her daughters wedding and wore a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.  Mrs. Houck wore a dress of beige lace with beige and pink accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses

     A reception was held in the Church parlors immediately following the ceremony.  The four tiered wedding cake decorated with yellow roses was served by Janet Crawford, former roommate of the bride.  Also serving were Marlene Houck, Arlene Holt and Debbie Lehman, cousins of the groom.  Friends of the bride, Mrs. Vicki Ross and Mrs. Jenney Holton, assisted at the gift table and Miss Connie Maybee attended the guest book.

     After receiving their guests the couple left for a honeymoon on Lake Michigan.

     Pre-nuptial showers were given by Mrs. Hazel Holt and Beverly Lanie, Mrs. Leatrice Warmbrunn and Mrs. Lois Oren and Mrs. Vicki Ross and Mrs. Jenny Holton.

     The grooms parents were hosts at the wedding party dinner at Howard Johnsons preceding the rehearsal.

     Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Houck are making their home at 1417 I Spartan Village on the M.S.U. Campus where Rebecca will continue studying Leslie graduated from M.S.U. in June and is working for Fine-Built Homes in Lansing.

(includes picture of the couple)

 

4.  Aldrich, William                                                                                         _____Obituary (p.8)

William Aldrich Passes At Home

     William Edgar Aldrich, 306 N Fourth Street, Shepherd, passed away at his home Saturday, April 11, 1964.

     Mr Aldrich was born August 28, 1882 in Clinton county.  He was a retired blacksmith and a member of Coe Lodge I.O.O.F.

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, 1964 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, with Mr Newton Huffine officiating.  Interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     He is survived by his wife, Clara and a step-daughter, Mrs Howard Munson of Traverse City.

 

5.  Allen, Albert                                                                                                          Obituary (p.14)

Funeral Services Held Monday For Albert Allen

     Albert Allen a lifetime resident of Shepherd and vicinity passed away Friday evening at the Broomfield Hospital north of Shepherd, where he had recently been taken for observation and treatment.

     He was born in Chippewa Township on October 1, 1877 and was a farmer in the vicinity until moving to Shepherd several years ago.

     Funeral services were held Monday at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev W. H. Bell officiating, at 2 p.m.  Interment was made in the salt River Cemetery.

     Left to morn their loss are his wife Mary, three daughters, Mrs. Donna Bunker of Empire, Mrs. Tretha Gallant of Anaheim, California and Mrs. Kate Wright, of Shepherd, two stepsons Verne Utley of Orlavista, Florida and Ted Utley of Shepherd, two sisters Rose Wonsey of Shepherd and Nelia Burtraw of Lansing.

 

6.  Allen, Howard Wing                                                                                 _____Obituary (p.3)

Rites Today For Howard W. Allen

     Funeral services will be held today, October 10, at 2 p.m. from the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca for Howard Wing Allen Who died Tuesday at his home in North Star Two.  He was born December 12, 1895 in Isabella Co.

     Surviving is his widow, Blanche Yarnell Allen; five sons, Dewayne of Sumner Twp, Denzil of Arcada Twp, Cecile and Romaine of North Star Twp, and Maynard of Riverdale; a step-mother, Mrs. Lura Allen of Pleasant Valley; a sister, Mrs. Lurane McClinton, two brothers, Norman of Pleasant Valley and Donald of Detroit; fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

     Rev Delmar Dravenstapp will officiate and burial will be in Salt River Cemetery.

 

7.  Allen, Mary E                                                                                ______           Obituary (p.13)

Mary Allen Dies At Pleasant Manor

     Mrs. Mary E. Allen, 84, of Shepherd, died Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Pleasant Manor nursing Home.

     She was born August 22, 1887 at Winn and was a member of Westlawn Church of Christ.

     She is survived by two sons, H.J. (Vern) Utley of Warren, and W.T. (Ted) Utley of Shepherd; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Donna) Bunker, and Mrs. Ferris (Katie) Wright, both of Shepherd, and Mrs. Harold (Tertha) Gallant of Anaheim, California; 20 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.

     Funeral services were Friday, November 12, at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, Bro Ben Baumgardner officiating.  Burial was in the Salt River Cemetery.

 

8.  Allen, Roy                                                                                     ______           Obituary (p.2)

Roy Allen, Route 3, St Louis, who had been a prominent farmer in Pleasant Valley for many hears died Sunday, September 13 at the Carson City Hospital.  He was born in Midland County on December 4, 1888.  He was a member of the orchard Avenue Church of Christ in Shepherd and a member of Coe Lodge 239, the Rebekahs # 199 and the Gleaners.

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 15, at 1:30 from the Garber Funeral Home with Mr Richard Wolfcale officiating.  Interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

     Mr Allen is survived by his wife, Florence, two sons, Arthur of Royal Oak, Michigan, Robert of Belleville, Illinois, step-children Awilda Stevens of Jackson, Ronald Fenby of Lewiston, Raymond Fenby of St Louis, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, one sister Janie Pound of Saginaw, 1 stepsister Daisy Hadd of Linwood, two half-brothers Ray Allen of Turner and Sanford Allen of Barryton.

 

9.  Allen, Sharon Kay                                                                                                Misc. (p.38)

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen of 212 N. Union Street, Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon Kay to Robert L. Bellinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bellinger of Route 1, Blanchard.  (includes picture of Sharon)

 

10.  Ardner, Ida M                                                                                                    Obituary (p.18)

Ida Ardner Expires At CMC Hospital

     Ida M. Ardner, 82 died Monday, June 5, 1967 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital.  She was born September 24, 1884 in Ohio.

     Ida was a retired school teacher of Grand Rapids Schools, a member of the Methodist Church and the O.F.S. #98.

     Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, Rev. Lester Preist officiating, interment will be in the Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving is a brother, Henry Ardner, sister Alma Young both of Shepherd and several nieces and nephews.

 

11.  Ardner, Lela (Dean)                                                                                         Obituary (p.18)

Lela Ardner, 79, Expires Friday

     Lela (Dean) Ardner, 79, of Rural Shepherd died Friday, November 22 at the Gratiot Community Hospital.  She was born October 20, 1889 in Midland County.  Mrs. Ardner was a member of the Gleaners. 

     Funeral services were held Sunday, November 24 at the Garber Funeral Home at 2 p.m.  Rev. Ben Baumgardner officiating.  Interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are two sons, William Ardner, of Vertaburg, and Russell Ardner, of Alma; one sister, Alma Burlingame of St. Louis; one brother Roy Dean of Flint, and 4 grandchildren.

 

12.  Ardner, Lewis (Henry)                                                                                       Obituary (p.20)

Henry Ardner Expires

     Lewis (Henry) Ardner, 73 of Shepherd died at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility last Friday, January 9.  He was born February 26, 1896 in Ohio.

      Henry as he was known, was Coe Township Clerk for 27 years, retiring in April of 1965.  Mr. Ardner was also an associated director of the Shepherd State Bank, from 1943 to 1968.  He was a member of the Shepherd United Methodist Church and the Salt River Lodge 288 F & AM. also a past master of that fraternity.  For many years he served as a substitute mail carrier and operated a gas station in Shepherd.

     Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William (Jane) Hackett, one son Jack Bailey and a grandson, David Hackett all of Shepherd.

     Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, January 12 at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Priest officiating with interment in the Salt River Cemetery.

(includes picture of Henry Ardner)

 

13.  Michael LeRoy Baird                                                                                         Misc (p. 38)

Announce Engagement

     Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nestle of Alma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deloris Coomer to Michael L. Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Biarrd of Alma.

     Deloris is the daughter of the late Hubert Coomer and granddaughter of the late Harry Coomer of Shepherd.

     A February wedding is being planned by the couple.

 

14.  Michael LeRoy Baird                                                                                         Marriage (p. 38)

Candlelight Service for Baird-Coomer Wedding

     In the presence of their immediate families, Dolores Jane Coomer and Michael LeRoy Baird were united in marriage at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, January 15 at 7:00 o’clock in the evening.  The candle light service was performed by Dr. John Tracy Luke.  Attending the bride was Sandra Streeter and Michael Streeter was best man.  Traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Winifred Hart.

     Dolores is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nestle of Alma.  The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Baird, also of Alma.

     The bride was attired in a two piece street length, white brocade sheath.  Her shoulder length veil was secured at the crown by an arrangement of leaf petals and pearls.  Dolores carried a bouquet of tiger orchids, red sweetheart roses, white carnations and green ivy.

     Sandra wore a street length, two piece sheath of pink with matching headpiece.  Her flowers were an arrangement of white and pink carnations.

     Mrs. Nestle selected an olive green knit, worn with matching accessories.  Mrs. Baird, the groom’s mother, chose a dress of turquoise with white accessories.  Each wore a corsage of wine colored orchids.

     Honored guest was Mrs. Gladys Adams, grandmother of the groom.

     A reception for 15 guests was held at the V.F.W. Hall following the ceremony.  Guests were from Detroit, Lansing, Shepherd, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, St. Louis, Ithaca, E___ Hall, Wheeler, Saginaw and Alma.

     At the bride’s table, a four-tiered cloverleaf cake, decorated with white bells, yellow roses and topped by a tiny bride and groom, was cut and served by Mrs. Michael Streeter.  The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Ralph Cater.

     Miss Chris Hankins, Mt. Pleasant were in charge of the gifts.  Miss Priscilla Nestle, sister of the bride, presided at the punch bowl, with Miss Linda Potter taking care of the guest book.

     Dolores is a graduate of Alma High School and Delta Beauty College.  She is presently employed at Nola’s Beauty Shop.  LeRoy, also an Alma High Graduate, is at Lansing Oldsmobile.  The couple are at home at 326 E. Downie Street, Alma.

(includes a picture of the bride and groom)

 

15.  Jim Ballard                                                                                                          Obituary (p. 6)

Jim Ballard Dies In Grand Rapids

     Mr Jim Ballard, 77, of Stanton formerly of Shepherd vicinity and step-father of Mr Basil Barnes of Shepherd passed away at the Sunshine Hospital and Convalescent Home at Grand Rapids Saturday morning.  The funeral was held Tuesday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Connolyn Funeral Home at Stanton and burial at the Vestaburg Cemetery.

 

16.  Donna Mae Barnes                                                                                           Misc (p. 26)

Mr. and Mrs. Basil Barnes of Shepherd wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Mae, to Larry William Gross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross of Weidman.

     No date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Donna)

 

17.  Donna Mae Barnes                                                                                           Marriage (p. 26)

The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Shepherd was the scene of the wedding of Donna MaeBarnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Barnes of Shepherd, to Larry Gross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross of Weidman.

     The ceremony was performed before 200 guests by Father Roczen in a setting of bouquets of springs flowers.

    Miss Margaret Simons was the organist and Mrs. Robert  ___can sang the Mass.  The bride chose a gown of peau de sole with bell-shaped ___length skirt ending in a ___ and small bows, the only decoration, on the back of the gown.  The gown had a fitted bodice and a boat-shaped neckline with three-quartered length sleeves.  Her veil was elbow length and gathered into a small pill-box.  The bride carried a cascade of iris, yellow roses and _____.

    The bride’s attendants were _____ Doepker, Marce Davis, ____ and Sandy Gross, sister of the bridegroom.  Sally Curtiss friend of the bride, was maid of honor.  They all wore identical gowns of light blue peau de sole with matching veils and shoes and carried bouquets of white daisies trimmed in ____.

     The flower girl, Pattie Losey, wore a blue peau de sole gown edged with white roses and she carried a basket of pink rose petals.

    The bridegroom’s attendants were Bob Gross, best man, brother of the bridegroom.  The groomsmen were Al Gross, brother of the bridegroom, George Yost, Tim Grisdale, cousin of the bridegroom and Duane Tripp, Micky Cochran, nephew of the bridegroom, was the ring bearer.

     The wedding breakfast was held at the Shepherd V.F.W. catered by the Ladies Auxilary.  Serving were Susan and ____ Guild, cousins of the ____.  Carolyn Carter and Kay ____.

     The reception was held at the CSA Hall in Alma, Nancy Guild was in charge of the guest book.

     The bride’s mother received her guests in an aqua blue sheath with white accessories and the bridegroom’s mother wore a beige sheath with green accessories.  Both mothers wore corsages of roses and carnations.

     The bride chose a brown suit with brown accessories and wore a gardenia corsage for her wedding trip in the south.

     The newly weds are now at home at 208 Hall Street in Shepherd.

     The bride was graduated from Shepherd High School and is employed at Gould Drug Company in Shepherd.    

     The bridegroom is a graduate of Weidman High School and is employed at Allied Cement in Mt. Pleasant.

     Guests attended the wedding from Lansing, Jackson, Breckenridge, Weidman, Beal City, Shepherd, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Wayne and Augusta.

(includes picture of the couple)

 

18.  Florence (Platt) Barnes                                                                         Obituary (p. 2)

Former Postmaster Florence Barnes Dies Suddenly (1965)

     Retired Postmaster, Florence Barnes, 76, died suddenly Monday, October 18 of a heat (heart?) attack.  The community was shocked at the news as Mrs. Barnes had been very energetic and had appeared on the street only a couple of days before her death.

     She had a long record here in the Postal Service having been employed as a postal clerk for 31 years before being appointed as Postmaster in 1945.  She retired in 1954. 

     During the time she served the patrons of the local Post Office Mrs. Barnes made a host of friends and admirers and her death will be a loss felt by all of them.

     She was the widow of the late Louis Barnes and a long time resident of Shepherd.  She was a member of the Joe Ulsh Post 8215 Auxiliary, the Christian Church and Christian Aid Society.

     M. Florence Barnes was born August 26, 1889 at Hubbardston, Michigan, and died October 18 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant.

     Funeral Services will be held at the Garber Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Newton Huffine officiating.  Interment will be in the Salt River Cemetery.

     She is survived by two sons, Jack of Centreville and Robert of Shepherd, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a brother Wm Platt of rural Shepherd.

 

19.  Forest Marshall Barnes                                                                                    Obituary (p. 11)

Forrest Barnes Dies At Saginaw

     Forrest Marshall Barnes, 49, of R-3 St Louis, died at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital Wednesday, July 27, 1966.

     He was born March 25, 1917 in Midland County.

     Mr Barnes was employed at Central Michigan University in Mt Pleasant and a Veteran of WW II.

     Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30, 1966 at 4 p.m. at Garber Funeral Home, Rev Lester Priest officiating.  Interment was in the Jasper Township Cemetery.

     Surviving are his wife, Bessie, daughters, Nancy Wilson of Shepherd; Patty Fellows of Shepherd; Caroline Komperda of St Louis; sons: Charles of Shepherd; and Randall at home, also 5 grandchildren.

 

20.  Leo Barnes                                                                                                        Obituary (p. 6)

Leo Barnes Passes At CMC Hospital (1963)

     Leo Barnes, 81, died Sunday November 24 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.

     He was born May 15, 1882 in Isabella County and was a farmer in the Strickland area.

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev Fred O Kinkle officiating.  Interment was in Green Cemetery.

     He is survived by two sons, Robert of Lansing and Basil of Shepherd, 2 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, one sister, Laura Broughton, of Jackson.

 

21.  Sharon Lea Barnes                                                                                           Misc (p. 33)

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes, of Centreville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon Lea, to Robert Duane Rumsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rumsey of R. R. 1, Centreville.  Both are 1958 graduates of Centreville High School.  Miss Barnes is employed bythe St. Joseph County Abstract Office in Centreville.  Mr. Rumsey is an employee of Continental Can Company in Three Rivers.  An April wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Sharon Lea)

 

22.  Sharon Lea Barnes                                                                                           Marriage (p. 33)

Former Resident Speaks Marriage Vows

     The Centerville Methodist Church was the scene of the wedding of Sharon Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes, 430 E. Market Street, Centreville, and Roger D. Rumsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rusdey, Rt. 1, Centreville, at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 16th.

     The Rev. Charles Lewis, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of nearly 100 relatives and friends.

     The organist, Mrs. Dan Kile, Jr., of Three Rivers played the traditional wedding music and “O Perfect Love.”

     The altar vases held white chrysanthemums.  The altar candles were lighted and seven branch candelabra flanked the altar.  White satin bows marked the family pews.

     The bride entered on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage.

     She chose a ballerina-length dress of embroidered white silk organze aver taffeta, fashioned with a scalloped neckline, short sleeves, a princess bodice and a bouffant skirt.  Her elbow length veil fell from a Swedish crown adorned with iridescent sequins and seed pearls.  Her only jewelry was her pearl earrings.

     She carried a white orchid with a lavender center on a white Bible, a gift from the bridegroom.

     Mrs. John Ruden, matron of honor, wore a street-length dress of lavender nylon.

     Carl Holmes, of Three Rivers, was best man.

     The bride’s mother chose a beige brocaded sheath dress with a matching jacket.  Her accessories were beige and green.

     The bridegroom’s mother wore a lavender afternoon dress.

Both mothers wore corsages of white carnations and pink roses.  The grandmothers and organist had white carnation corsages.

     A reception was held in the church parlor following the ceremony.

     After a short trip in northern Michigan the newly weds will return to Centreville where they have bought a home at 204 E Market Street.

     Both Mr. and Mrs. Rumsey are graduates of the Centreville High School.  She also is a graduate of Gale Institute in Minneapolis, Minn.  She is now employed as typist in St. Joseph County Abstract Office.

     The bridegroom is employed as a machine adjuster by the Continental Can Company in Three Rivers.

     Guests were present for the wedding from Shepherd, Mottville, Three Rivers, Bangor, Sturgis, Belding, Jones, Alma and Centreville.

     Attending from this area were:  Mrs. Florence Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnes and children, Louis, Nancy, Carol, Connie and Rhonda, Mrs. Pearle Platt, Mrs. Beulah Platt, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weese and son,  Douglas all of Shepherd, and Mr. and Mrs. Chalres Platt of Alma.

     The bridesgroom’s parents, served refreshments in the home of the newly weds, preceding the wedding rehearsal Friday evening.  The wedding party was given a tour of the new home.

(includes a picture of the bride)

 

23.  Wallace S Barr                                                                                                   Obituary (p. 8)

Wallace Barr, 57 Dies At Alma

     Wallace S. Barr, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Adrian C Barr Long-time residents of Shepherd passed away suddenly with a heart attack at his home 307 Lincoln Street, Alma; Michigan Wednesday evening, March 10, 1965 being 57 years old.

     He was born December 30, 1907 at Mesick, Michigan.  On July 2, 1932 he was united in marriage to Laurice M Stebelton.  To this union one son, Wallace Jr was born.

     Mr and Mrs Barr have resided in Alma for the past twenty five years.  He was employed by Montgomery Wards Store, until compelled to resign his position because of the loss of his eyesight.  He has been in failing health for some time.

     He is survived by his wife, son, four grandchildren, and two brothers, Elliot of Rochester, New York, and A. Lynn of Mt Pleasant.

     Funeral Services were held March 13 at the Dewey Funeral Home in Alma with Rev Fred Rucckert officiating.  Interment was in the Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd.

 

24.  Nancy Ann Barrett                                                                                             Misc (p. 39)

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Barrett of R#2 Shepherd, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Ann, to A/3 Jack L. Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ross, R#3 Shepherd.

     Miss Barrett is employed by Capital Plastics Co. in Lansing and A/3 Ross is stationed at Kincheloe Air Force Base.

     A December 16 wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Nancy)

 

25.  Martha Lea Bates                                                                                              Misc (p. 25)

Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bates announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha Lea, to Robert J. Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Olson of rural Shepherd.  A summer wedding is being planned.

 

26.  Martha Lea Bates                                                                                              Marriage (p. 25)  

     Miss Martha Lea Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bates, 214 W. Wright Ave, Shepherd and Robert Joseph Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olson of rural Shepherd were united in marriage on June 23, 1962 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Hear t Rectory in Mt. Pleasant.

     The double-ring ceremony was performed before the immediate family by Father King.

     The bride, given in marriage by her father, choose a street length white silk blend dress with portrait neckline and side swept effect skirt with a short blush veil.  Her only jewelry was a string of pearls.  She carried a Colonial bouquet of fluted carnations and pink sweetheart roses.

     Mrs. Thomas Olson of Mt. Pleasant, sister-in-law, of the groom, was matron of honor.  She wore a pink sheath dress of lace with matching accessories and carried a cascade of pink roses.  Mr. John Olson of rural Mt. Pleasant served his brother as best man.

     The reception dinner for about one hundred people was served at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Shepherd following the wedding.  Mrs. Wanda Garber, Mrs. Louise Travis, Anita Fairchild, and Barbara Zingery assisted.  Mrs.Iva Maylan, aunt of the bride, served the wedding cake, Mrs. Betty Fetzer, aunt of the bride presided at the punch bowl.

     Mrs. Benn made potatoe salad and sliced ham.

     The brides mother received her guests in a black chiffon sheath dress with light green accessories and wore a white mum corsage.  The bridegrooms mother wore a white dress embroidered in blue with white accessories and wore a white mum corsage.

     The bride chose a white two piece ensemble and matching accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses for her wedding trip up North.

     Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olson will make their home in Lansing where Bob is employed by Firestone.

    Guests came to attend the wedding from Mt. Pleasant, Flint, Grand Rapids, Owosso, Allen Park, Sault Ste. Marie and Shepherd.

     Pre-nuptial showers were given by Mrs. Meda Edmonds, Miss Judy Hartman and Mrs. Wanda Garber.

(includes picture of the couple)

 

27.  Frank Bayes                                                                                                       Misc (p. 34)

Old As You Feel by Ruth Lau

     Mr. Frank Byes, despite his age (89 years) and two light strokes, is still able to walk the streets of Pasadena, California, using a cane for “moral” support.  He would appreciate hearing from friends.  His address:  Frank Bayes, 312 Henrietta Street, Pasadena, California.  Don’t disappoint him!

     Things I can see, now that the snow is gone from the back yard:  With the garbage-can only a step from the back porch, why were those grapefruit skins tossed out into the yard?  Where on earth did all those bones come from?  The place looks like a dug-up cemetery.  Why weren’t those leaves picked up from that pile and burned, instead of allowing them to lie there all winter and decompose?  What a mess!  Oh, my aching back.

 

28.  Kimberly Bayes                                                                                      Misc (p. 43)

KIMBERLY BAYES - School picks local DAR good citizen

     BRECKENRIDGE - Kimberly Bayes has been chosen by the seniors and faculty of Breckenridge High School to receive the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award for the Class of 1978.  She was chosen for her outstanding qualities of good citizenship:  1) Dependability, which includes cooperation, truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality; 2) Service, including courtesy and consideration of others; 3) Leadership, meaning personality, self-control, and the ability to assume responsibility; and 4) Patriotism, which stresses unselfish loyalty to American ideals.

     Kim is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bayes of Breckenridge and has one older brother, Tom.  She has been active in many organizations at Breckenridge High School and in the community during her high school years: junior class secretary, senior class vice president, National Honor Society, very active in band, church Youth Group president and substitute organist.  Her hobbies include playing the piano and flute, biking, swimming, and helping to take care of Alice, the family dog.

     Kim’s post-graduation plans are to attend Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids to become a registered nurse.

(includes a picture of Kimberly)

 

29.  Leroy Beebe                                                                                                      Obituary (p. 8)

LeRoy Beebe Passes At Mt Pleasant

     Leroy Beebe, 74, died at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home Sunday, March 14th.  He was born in Isabella County on February 5, 1891.  Mr. Beebe was a lifetime resident of Isabella and Midland Counties, also a retired Dow worker.

     Mr Beebe is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (June) Hoffman of Route 1, Elwell, one son, Elwin Beebe of Haslett, 7 grandchildren, 1 brother, Ralph of Riverdale, one sister Mrs. George MacDonald of Houghton Heights, Michigan.

     Funeral services will be held today Wednesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home, with Rev Newton Huffine officiating.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Mt Pleasant.

 

In Memoriam

In loving memory of our father, and grandfather, Leroy Beebe who passed away March 14, 1965.

June and Anthony Hoffman and children

 

30.  Peter J Behrend                                                                                                Obituary (p. 17)

Peter J. Behrend, 87, Passes December 27

     Mr. Peter J. Behrend, 87, passed away Thursday, December 27 a the Central Michigan Community Hospital.  He was born in Germany on February 19, 1875.  For the past fifty some years Mr. Behrend had made his home around Shepherd.

     Rosary Services were held at the Garber Funeral Home Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m.  Funeral Services were held Monday at the St Vincent de Paul Church with Father Roczen officiating and interment in the St Vincent de Paul Cemetery.

     He is survived by his wife, Sarah, two sons; William of Shepherd, and Harry of Blanchard.  One daughter Elsie Flanery of Perry.  Nine grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

 

BEHREND - We wish to express our thanks to the staff of C.M.C. Hospital, Dr. Chamberlain, Father Roczen, Garbers, the Bethel Aid and all our friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father Peter Behrend.

Sarah Behrend

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Behrend and family

Mr. and Mrs. John Flannery and family

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Behrend and family

 

31.  Clarence Bell                                                                                                      Obituary (p. 5)

Clarence Bell Dies At Medical Care Facility (1970)

     Clarence Bell, 81, of 308 N Second Street, died last Friday, April 10 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt Pleasant.  He was born April 28, 1889 in Van Wert County, Ohio.

     He is survived by his wife, Bessie and nieces and nephews.

     Funeral services were held Monday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev John Crabb officiating, interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

 

32.  Kenneth Bell                                                                                                       Obituary (p. 5)

Son Dies in Arizona

     Kenneth Bell died Saturday, November 28 at the Veterans Hospital in Whipple, Arizona.  He was born in St Joseph County, Michigan July 24, 1912.  Mr Bell was a veteran of World War II.

     Surviving him is his father, Clarence Bell of Shepherd.

     Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Mr. Newton Huffine officiating.  Interment will be in the Salt River Cemetery with Military services provided by the Joe Ulsh Post 8215.

 

33.  Louis Bell                                                                                                            Obituary (p. 5)

Louis Bell Dies At CMC Hospital

     Louis Bell of 183 E Wright died at the Central Michigan Community Hospital Tuesday, November 29.  He was born on March 24, 1883 in Wren, Ohio.   Mr. Bell lived in this community for 55 years.

     Funeral services were held Friday, December 2, at the Garber Funeral Home, with Mr Lester Priest officiating.  Interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Leila Miller of Ann Arbor, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one brother, R. R. Bell.

 

34.  Rebecca J Bell                                                                                       Obituary (p. 5)

Funeral Services Held In Alma Monday For Mrs. Rebecca Bell

Funeral Services were held Monday afternoon at the Moody Funeral Home in Alma for Mrs. Rebecca J Bell, 81, who passed away at her home in Shepherd Saturday Night, March 31st, after a long illness.

     Rev Charles Ross officiated at the rites and burial was made in the Salt River cemetery by the side of her first husband, George Bell, who preceded her in death many years ago.

     She was born November 4th, 1864, in Ohio but had spent the larger part of her life in this vicinity with the exception of a few years in the west with a son.

     She made her home with her son, Louis Bell, over a long time preceding and during her illness.

 

Card of Thanks

I wish to thank my neighbors for the flowers they sent for my mothers funeral.  I sure miss her.

Lewis Bell

 

35.  Roger L Bellinger                                                                                               Misc (p. 38)

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen of 212 N. Union Street, Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Sahron Kay to Rober L. Bellinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bellinger of Route 1, Blanchard.

(includes picture of Sharon)

 

36.  Bradley James Bendele                                                                                   Obituary (p. 16)

Bradley James Bendele of 604 W. Lapeer Lansing, Born on Nevember 17, 1967 at Lansing General Hospital, died on November 19, 1967 at Lansing General Hospital.

     Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, November 21, 1967 at 9:30 a.m. at St Vincent de Paul Church with Fr. Joseph Pohl officiating.  Interment was in the St Vincent de Paul Cemetery.

     Survivors are:  Parents; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bendlee; Mat. Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Purtill of Shepherd; Pat. Grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Roy Bendele, Shepherd; Mat. Great Grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tripp Shepherd; Mat. Great Grandmother, Mrs. Olive Purtill of Elwell.

 

37.  Frank Edward Benn                                                                              Marriage (p. 28)

Exchange Vows Saturday

     Miss Diane Ruth Pratt, 1019 Elizabeth Street, Mt. Pleasant, who is attending Central Michigan University became the bride of Frank Edward Benn, at the St. Johns Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m.

     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pratt of 1019 Elizabeth Street, Mt. Pleasant.  The bridegroom a student at Central Michigan University, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Benn 302 West Cottage, Shepherd, who resides at 115 East Illinois, Mt. Pleasant.

     Father J. Goodrow officiated at the double ring ceremony.

     The bride chose a white mohair wood suit, a white feather pillbox hat and carried a white carnation bouquet.

     Maid of honor, Miss Linda L Halsig, Grosse Point Woods, wore a gold mohair wool suit with black accessories and carried a corsage of white carnations.  Best man, Hal Richardson, Ushers were Lee Pratt, brother of the bride, and Ralph Young.

     Mother of the bride, Mrs. Ruth Pratt, wore a raspberry wool mohair dress and coat, red hat and wore a corsage of yellow roses.

     Mother of the groom Mrs. Benn wore a dark blue suit with black accessories and wore a corsage of pink roses.

     The reception followed immediately in the Chruch Parish House.  Before Dianne and Frank cut their wedding cake her sorority sisters joined hands in a large circle with Dianne and Frank and sang a beautiful Love song, About _00 attended the wedding and reception.

     After a honeymoon trip in Northern Michigan, Mr and Mrs. Benn will reside at 115 East Illinois, Mt. Pleasant.

 

38.  Lt. Frank Benn                                                                                                   Misc (p. 1)

Lt. and Mrs. Frank Benn of Army Depot Texarkana, Texas are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pratt of Mt Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Benn and other relatives and their friends until August 15 and then Lt. Benn will be stationed in Viet Nam and Mrs. Frank Benn will teach at the Weidman Elementary School.  (Picture of Lt. Frank Benn)

 

39.  Effie G Betts                                                                                                       Obituary (p. 20)

Mrs. Effie Betts

     Services were held May 10 from Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home in Alma for Mrs. Effie G. Betts, 84, of 247 Rockingham, Alama.

     She died May 7 at Gratiot Community Hospital.

     She was a practical nurse and was married to Thomas S. Betts, who preceded her in death May 23, 1947.

     Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Velma Nielson of Muskegon Heights and Mrs. Carol Cowdrey of Alma; two sons, Bryant of Alma and Zane of St. Louis; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

     Rev. Henry McAdams officiated with burial at Carp Lake Cemetery.

 

40.  Orval L Betts                                                                                                      Obituary (p. 10)

Orval Betts Dies At St Louis

     Orval L Betts, 80 of R-1 Shepherd died last Tuesday, May 9, 1967 at the Golden Acres Rest Home in St Louis.

     Mr. Betts was born July 1, 1886 in Paulding County, Ohio.  He was a retired farmer.

     Funeral services were held Friday, May 12, at the Garber Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev W Jeff Webb officiating.  Interment was in the Greendale Cemetery.

     Surviving is one daughter, Mrs John Dubey, of Midland; son, Dale Betts of Shepherd; 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; also brother Joseph J Betts of Lansing, and a sister Laura Buckles of Holt.

 

41.  Martin E Betz                                                                                                      Misc (p. 30)

Mrs. and Mrs. Harold Struble announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie, to Martin E Betz, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Betz, Sr., of Tyngsboro, Mass.  A June wedding is planned.

(includes a picture of Bonnie)

 

42.  Martin E Betz, Jr.                                                                                               Marriage (p. 30)

Struble - Betz Vows Exchanged

     A  lovely wedding took place June 7, at 7 p.m. in the Oakhaven Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn. when Bonnie Lynn Struble of Memphis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Struble of Shepherd became the bride of Martin E. Betz Jr, AE2 of Memphis Tennessee son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Betz Sr, of Tyngsboro, Mass.  Officiating was Lindsey Herndon.

     Traditional wedding march was played by Mrs. James Haverly of Memphis.  Soloist Miss Chris Burnette of Memphis sang “Because,” “I Love You Truly” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”

     The bride’s dress was of rosepoint lace and tulle over traditional bridal slipper satin.  The basque bodice featured a petaled neckline and long tapered sleeves.  The waltz length skirt was high-lighted by handkerchief points of rose point lace under the overskirt of tulle.  Her short veil was secured by a head piece of pearls.  She carried white orchid on a bib le.

     Maid of Honor, Miss Mary Lou Hill of Memphis wore blue short organza dress scoopneck cap sleeves.  The best man was Jimmy A. Hutchinson AE2 of McKenzise, Tennessee.  The ushers were Alfred J. LeBlan AE2 and Richard Hammerschmidt AE2.  All were in Navy Uniforms.

     A reception was held in the church parlors immediately following the ceremony.

     Miss Gwen Guth and Mrs. Neal McClintic both of Memphis served the cake while Miss Bertha Turner of Louisianna served the punch.

     The bride’s mother, Mrs. Struble wore a green dress with white accessories.

     The Bridesgroom’s mother, Mrs. Betz chose a blue flowered dress with white accessories.

     They will be at the parents home July 15 and then to to Jacksonville, Florida where the groom will attend school with the Navy.  The bride just completed secretarial course from Miller - Hawkins Secretarial school of Memphis.

     Out of town guests were from Tynsboro, Mass, Shepherd, Michigan, Tampa, Florida and Linden, Tenn.

 

43.  Martin Betz, Jr.                                                                                                   Marriage (p. 27)

A wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Martin Betz Jr., (formerly Bonnie Struble), was held Saturday, July 20 at the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ.  They had been married in Memphis, Tennessee, June 7.

     The cake was served by Mrs. Marsha Schell, punch by Mrs. Dorothy Clevenger.  The cakes were decorated with pink and white roses.

     Assisting with the opening of gifts were Mrs. Joe Kelso and Mrs. Maynard Bohannon.

     Mr. and Mrs. Betz left on July 30 for Mass. to visit Mr. Betz parents and then will go to Jacksonville, Florida, where Mr. Betz will go to school with the Navy.

     Prior to the reception Mr. and Mrs. Harold Struble entertained at a buffet supper.  Present to welcome the bride and groom were:  Mr. and Mrs. James Nichols and Annette, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nichols, Mrs. Edna Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nichols and fmaily, Mrs. George Stebbins and children and Mrs. Nina Struble.

(includes picture of the couple on wedding day)

                       

43.  Sheila Jane Bigelow                                                                                          Misc (p. 41)

TO BE WED --

     Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bigelow of rural Alma wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheila Jane, to Douglas G. Yarnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Yarnell of Alma.  Sheila will be a 1966 graduate at Alma High School.  Doug is now in San Diego, California serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.  No date has been set for the wedding.         (includes picture of Sheila)

 

44.  Curtis A Bigham                                                                                     Obituary (p. 8)

Former Resident Curtis Bigham, Passes At Bay City

     Curtis A Bigham of 3830 Boy Scout Road, Bay City died Saturday, May 13 at the Mercy Hospital in Bay City.  He was born July 6, 1905 in Hocking County, Ohio.

     Mr Bigham lived in Shepherd several years before leaving here about five years ago.  He was a member of the Chippewa Street church of Christ.

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, 1967 at 1 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, with Rev Lewis Moncrief officiating.  Interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are his wife, Hazel son, Clyde Bigham of Shepherd; daughters; Mrs Ruth Fisher, and Mrs Betty LaLone both of Shepherd; and Mrs Janet Worstell of Holland; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Also a brother Abe Bigham and a sister Dory Wilson both of Rockbridge, Ohio.

 

45.  Lester A Bigham                                                                                                Obituary (p. 18)

Former Resident Passes Suddenly

     Lester A. Bigham, 41 of Grand Blanc, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, October 23.  He was born september 13, 1925 in Ohio.  Mr.s Bigham attended Schpherd Public Schools, and was employed at Fisher Body at Flint.

     Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 26, at 1 p.m. at the Clarence W. Hill Funeral Home in Grand Blanc, Michigan, with Mr. Hoyt Ledbetter officiating.  Interment was in the Crestwood Cemetery.

     Surviving are his wife, Donna Mae (Rhode) Bigham, daughters, Linda and Cheryl, sons Rickey and Curtiss, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Bigham of Bay City, sisters, Ruth Fisher and Betty LaLone both of Shepherd; and Janet Worstell of Holland, and one brother Clyde Bigham of Shepherd, also several nieces and nephews.

 

BIGHAM  - We would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness, cards, flowers, and other acts of kindness during our recent bereavement.

The Lester Bigham family

 

46.  Lon Bohanon                                                                                                     Misc (p. 30)

Lon Bohannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Bohannon of 480 West Wright, Shepherd, is the Valedictorian of Class of ‘71 of Shepherd High School.  Lon has been extensively involved in the school’s activities both academically and athletically.  During his Sophomore year in Band he was presented the award for the most outstanding individual performer, an award which can be earned only once.  He has held first chair cornet player throughout his senior year.  He has also been a member of the Latin Club and was chosen to be vice-president of National Honor Society during this past year.  Serving as a student council member throughout all his four high school years, he acted as treasurer of this organization in his junior year.

     He is a member of the Varsity Club having earned letters throughout his four years of football, basketball and track.

     Lon’s future plans include furthering his education by entering Western Michigan University in the fall.  Presently he is planning to enroll in a pre-medical course.

 

47.  Judith Kathryn Boilman                                                                         Misc (p. 27)

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Boilman of Blue Lake, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Judith Kathryn, to Norman R. Browning of Midland.  Both are attending Central Michigan University where the bride elect is a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and her fiance is a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.  No date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Judith)

           

48.  Laura Bollman                                                                                                   Misc (p. 6)

Two charges against Laura Bollman, 41, of Shepherd, brought a combined total of 25 days in jail from municipal Judge Earl R Cross of Alma.  Fine and costs of $58 plus 10 days in jail or a total of 20 if this is not paid, came on a charge of driving with a suspended operator’s license and on a drunk driving charge there was 15 days in jail plus fine and costs of $104.30 or the alternate of a 30-day jail term.

 

49.  William C Brantley                                                                                             Marriage (p. 38)

Phelps - Brantley Vows Exchanged

     The Riverdale Methodist Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding Saturday evening, February 24th, when Sandra K. Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Phelps and William C. Brantley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Brantley were united in marriage by the Rev. Bernard Fetty in the presence of a very large crowd of relatives and friends.

     The Wedding March was played by Mrs. Kathryn Davis and Sharon Phelps sang I Love You Truly, accompanied by Mrs. Davis.

     The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of white lawn and a finger tip veil.  She carried red roses on a white Bible.

     Miss Linda Phelps sister of the bride was maid of honor and Pat Salsar and Connie Loomis were brides maids.  They carried baskets of pink roses.

     LeRoy Wonsey was ring bearer and Nagene Loomis was flower girl.  They are cousins of the bride.

     The groom chose his brother, Garry Brantley as best man and Jimmy Dale Phelps and Gorden Davis were attendants.

     Larry Holmes and Odie Brantley were ushers.

     The mother of the bride chose a navy blue gown with pink accessories, while the grooms mother wore grey and black.

     A reception was held at the C.S.A. Hall near St. Louis following the ceremony, at which time the beautiful wedding cake made by Mrs. Paul Fisk was cut and served.

     It was a  tiered cake trimmed with wedding bells and topped by a minature bride and groom in an arch of pink roses and lily of the valley.

     Guests were from Lansing, Alma, Mt. Pleasant, DeWitt, St. Johns, Vertaburg, Edmore, Riverdale, Elwell, McBride, Winn and Shepherd.

     The bride will finish high school at Vestaburg with the class of ‘62 and the groom is employed at the Olds in Lansing.

     They are at present at home in a trailer house at the home of the brides parents.

 

50.  Mrs. Harry Brattin                                                                                               Misc (p. 31)

This weeks teacher of the week is Mrs. Harry Brattin.  In recognition of Children’s Week held November 17-23, Mrs. Brattin, head librarian, urged everyone to visit their schools elementary library for the Shepherd Elementary School.

     Mrs. Brattin and her husband Harry live at 206 South Second Street in Shepherd.  She has lived in Shepherd for twenty-nine years.  She has raised three children, Mrs. Ken (Barbara) Siler who presently lives in Detroit where she is a social worker; Maria Kay  Rose who lives with her career officer husband at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and Corbet F Brattin who is with the United States Air Force in the Phillipines.  Corbett is presently working with the armed forces radio and television.

     Mrs. Brattin graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1932, received her Bachelor of Science Detree from Central Michigan University in 1937 and has taught seven years which include six at Meridian and one a Shepherd.  Her majors include Music and Minors include English and Library Science.

     Professiona organizations that Mrs. Brattin is a member of include Shepherd Education Association, Michigan Education Association, National Education Association and the Michigan Association of School Librarians.  When leisure time arises Mrs. Brattin likes to read, go to ballets and musicals, travel and bowl.

(includes a picture of Mrs. Brattin)

 

 

51/  Rachel Braymiller                                                                                              Marriage (p. 40)

Exchange Vows In Vestaburg

     Mrs. Rachel Braymiller and George Shattuck exchanged wedding vows at the First Baptist Church in Vestaburg Nov. 11.  Their only attendants were the bride’s brother, Richard Guthrie and his wife.

     Rev. Robert White performed the ceremony as Mrs. Don Crosby sang “O Promise Me” and “I Love You Truly.”

     The reception was held in the VFW Hall immediately following the ceremony.  Wedding cake and groom’s cake, fruit punch, coffee, ice cream and mints were served to approximately 270 friends and relatives in attendance.

     Mr. and Mrs. Shattuck than left for her winter home in Florida where they will spend the winter.

 

53.  Norman R Browning                                                                                          Misc (p. 27)

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Boilman of Blue Lake, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Judith Kathryn, to Norman R. Browning of Midland.  Both are attending Central Michigan University where the bride elect is a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and her fiance is a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.  No date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Judith)

 

54.  Junior Buchanan                                                                                               Misc (p. 28)

Mr. and Mrs. Hurshel Childs of Shepherd wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Lou to Junior Buchanan, son of Mr.  and Mrs. Clarence C. Buchanan of Marne, Michigan.  A September 14, wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Linda)

 

55.  Joyce Ann Bunker                                                                                             Misc (p. 35)

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bunker of 307 West Cottage, Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Joyce Ann to Donald Kanine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Canine of Route 1, Riverdale.  A July wedding is being planned.  (includes a picture of Joyce Ann)

 

56.  Walter Bunker                                                                                                    Marriage (p. 40)

Cochran - Bunker Vows Spoken

     Baskets of yellow gladiola and white mums decorated the altar at the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ, October 10, for the wedding of Miss Margaret Cochran and Walter Bunker.  The two o’clock ceremony was performed by Reverend Richard Wolfcale.

     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cochran of Route 1, Shepherd and Mr. Bunker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bunker, Sr. of 307 W. Cottage, Shepherd.

     As the bride entered the church on the arm of her father, she was wearing a gown of rochelle lace with a scalloped sabrine neckline and seed pearls and pearlized staineres with long pointed sleeves; fitted bodice and scalloped teers of lace making up the full skirt.  The bride carried a white Bible with four yellow roses.

     Miss Joyce Bunker, sister of the groom, was the Matron of Honor.  She wore a blue ballerina length dress. 

     Daniel Elsenhumer, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man. 

     Mrs. Cochran chose a black dress with red accessories for her daughter’s wedding.

     Mrs. Bunker was attired in a brown cotton dress with black accessories.

     A reception was held at six o’clock at the Community Hall in Mt. Pleasant, then the couple left for a trip up north.

(includes a picture of bride and groom)

 

57.  Henry G Burggraf                                                                                              Obituary (p. 20)

Henry Burggraf Expires Monday

     Henry G. Burggraf 78, of 310 S. Second Street, Shepherd died Monday, August 18.  He was born in Marrow County, Ohio February 10, 1891, came to Michigan in 1900.  Mr. Burggraf was a veteran of WW-1, a carpenter and farmer.

     Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Doris Sipe of Alma, Mrs. Florence Shattuck of Mt. Pleasant, Henry Burggraf and eight grandchildren.

     Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Lester Priest officiating, interment will be in the Salt River Cemetery.

 

We wish to thank the Garber Funeral Home, the pall bearers, the ladies who served the lunch, Rev. Lester Priest, and the all the kind words and prayers at the time of the loss of our father and grandfather.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burggraff Jr and family

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shattuck and family

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sipe and family

 

58.  Jeffry Eugene Burk                                                                                           Obituary (p. 8)

Five Day Infant Dies

     Jeffry Eugene Burk, baby, was born November 20, 1968 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital died November 25, 1968.

     Services were held Tuesday, November 26, 1968 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home with Lester Priest officiating.  Interment was held at Salt River Cemetery.

     Survivors are his parents, Mr and Mrs Lee Burk of Shepherd and sister, Theresa, brothers Lee Jr., Richard, and Patrick.  Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Wilber and Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Burk of St Louis and a Great-grandmother Mary Rowse.

 

59.  Jack Keith Bush                                                                                     Obituary (p. 10)

Infant Son Dies

     Jack Keith Bush, infant son of Mr and Mrs Jack Bush of 875 East Michigan St, Marshal, Michigan, born on July 3, 1962 at Oaklawn Hospital passed away after living only a few hours.

     Graveside Services were held at Green Cemetery with Rev Terry Alverson officiating.

     Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Floyd Miller of Albion.  Paternal grandmother is Mrs Elaine Bush of Shepherd.

 

 

 

 

60.  Leo J Caldwell                                                                                       Misc (p. 17)

CARD OF THANKS

CALDWELL - We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from our many friends, neighbors and relatives in Mt Pleasant and other cities, in our sad bereavement of our beloved son and father, Leo J Caldwell.  A special thanks goes to the Telephone operators, the Rebekah Lodge, Union, Township Grange, Dr. Frank Johnson, C.M.C. hospital staff, to Joynt Automotive of Alma, Camerson Dodge of St Louis, to Rev. Terry Alverson and the Pallbearers.  And to the many who brought in food.  Bless you all.

Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Caldwell, Sandra Lynn, Leo J. Jr, and Ruth Ann

 

61.  Denise Marlene Campbell                                                                                Obituary (p. 13)

Infant Passes

     Denise Marlene Campbell, infant daughter, of Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Campbell of Route 2, Shepherd, passed away shortly after birth on July 9, 1964.

     Services were held on Saturday, July 11, 1964 at 10:00 a.m. from the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. M.L. Ricff officiating, interment was in the Highland Cemetery at Gladwin, Michigan.

     Surviving besides the parents are one sister, Deanna Marie at home, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell of Gladwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denniston, of Ashley.

 

62.  Francis Scott Carey                                                                                           Obituary (p. 5)

Infant Dies From Accident Injuries

     Francis Scott Carey, 15 months old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Carey of Route 2 Shepherd, died en route to the hospital on May 23, 1962 of injuries received in an accident at the home of his parents.  He was born on February 14, 1961, at the Carson City Hospital.

     The services were held on Friday, May 25, 1962 at the St Vincent de Paul Church at 2 p.m. with Father Roczen officiating and interment in the St Vincent de Paul Cemetery.

     Survivors are mother and father, Mr and Mrs Donald Carey; one sister, Michelle, three brothers, Kirby, Dennis and Steven; the maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Donald Hill of Cooks, Michigan and the paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Ivo Carey of Shepherd.

 

63.  Margaret Ellen Carey                                                                                        Misc (p. 22)

Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Carey of Shepherd, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ellen, to Mr. Terry Foote, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Foote, of Vestaburg.  No definite date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Margaret)

 

64.  Jacquelyn Veronica Carey and Margaret Ellen Carey                                 Marriage (p. 22)

St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd was the scene of a lovely double wedding on Friday morning, April 7 in which Margaret Ellen Carey exchanged marriage vows with Terry Lynn Foote of Elwell and Jacquelyn Veronica Carey became the bride of Robert D. Cline of Shepherd.  The girls are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Carey of Shepherd.  Mr. Foote is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Foote of Edmore.  Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cline of 219 Dearing Drive, Shepherd, are the parents of Robert Cline.

     The altar of the Church was decorated with Easter lilies for the ten o’clock Nuptial High Mass celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Edward Roczen.

     Miss Margaret Simon, Church organist, accompanied Miss Caroline Whalen as she sang the responses of the Mass and two solos.

     Margaret Ellen was lovely in a chantilly-like lace over taffeta and elbow length sleeves.  The back of the skirt was gathered vertically, with a straight panel in front, and a sweeping train.  The gown was designed and created by Mrs. Donald Carey, sister-in-law of the bride.  The shoulder length veil was secured to a crown-type headpiece.  She carried a bouquet of red Sweetheart roses with lilies of the valley and ivy, cascade style.

     Margaret’s attendants included her sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Duffy as bridesmaid and another sister, Mrs. Karen Kanine as Matron of Honor.  The former chose a beige sheer dacron batiste gown with a lace over-jacket.  Her accompanying accessories were dark beige.  Mrs. Kanine’s dress was similar in a becoming mint green, with beige accessories.  Both bridal attendants carried red Sweetheart roses and carnations on a fan.

     Mr. Foote chose Philip Kyser as his Best Man and Douglas Pratt as Groomsman.

     The new Mrs. Cline’s dark beauty was enhanced by a white strapless silk organza ballerina length gown with a fitted lace jacket.  A shoulder length veil was fitted to a small floral hat.

     Mrs. Joan Green, sister of the groom, was a lovely bridesmaid in a lavender silk organza street length dress with matching jacket.  Mrs. Alice Beltinck, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and chose a pale blue silk organza street length dress with matching jacket.  Both attendants carried white carnations on a fan, with accessories to match their costumes.

     Gerald Cline assisted his brother as Best Man and Eugene Beltinck, brother-in-law of the bride, was Groomsman.

     A breakfast for members of the immediate families and the wedding party was held at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Carey following the double-ring ceremony.  The reception was held at the C.S.A. Hall in St. Louis in the evening.  Assisting were Mrs. Alice Schwind, an aunt of the brides, Mrs. Barney Travis, Mrs. Dean Bissell and Miss Mary Travis.

     Mrs. Foote’s bride’s cake was made and decorated by Mrs. Paul Fish, an aunt of the Groom.  The centerpiece had special significance in that it had been used by the groom’s parents at their wedding reception.  The Groom’s cake was made and decorated by his mother.

     Mrs. Carey, mother of the brides, chose a dark blue dress and wore a pink carnation corsage.  Mrs. Foote wore a lavender print costume with a white carnation corsage.  Mrs. Cline’s powder blue outfit was accented by her red carnation corsage.

     Mrs. Foote, a graduate of Shepherd High School, is employed at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant as a Laboratory Technician.

     Mr. Foote, who was graduated from Vestaburg High School, is employed at Central Michigan University.  After a northern honeymoon, they are making their home in Shepherd.

     Mrs. Cline attended Shepherd High School.  Mr. Cline, a graduate of Shepherd High School, is employed at the IGA Store in Shepherd.  After a northern wedding trip they are making their home on North Third St. in Shepherd.

     Out of town guests were present from Vestaburg, Elwell, Merrill, Midland, Mt Pleasant, Lansing, Carson City, Flint and _ale.

(Includes pictures of both couples)

 

65.  Dorothy M Casner                                                                                             Obituary (p. 8)

Funeral Services Held Tues. for Mother of Mrs Mary Jane Barnes

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 20, for Mrs Dorothy M Casner at the J. J. Rush Funeral Home in Mt Pleasant.

     Mrs. Casner was the mother of Mrs Mary Jane Barnes, of Shepherd and also a sister of Mrs Robert Gilmore of Shepherd.

 

66.  Harry Cassidy                                                                                                    Marriage (p. 28)

Wed At St. Leo’s At Winn Dec. 29

     Miss Carol Wonsey and Harry Cassidy were united in marriage at a double ring ceremony on Saturday, December 29 at St. Leo’s Church in Winn.

     Rev. Father Hugh King officiated at 10:00 a.m. Mass before an altar adorned with poinsettias.

     The bride is the daughter of George Wonsey Sr. or Route 2, Shepherd and the bridegroom’s parents, are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cassidy of Big Rapids.

     The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of taffeta and lace, featuring long sleeves and a scooped neckline.  She carried a white orchid on a prayer book.

     Matron of honor was Mrs. Betty Ley, a cousin of the bride, and Miss Sue Behrend was bridesmaid.  Miss Debbie Behrend served as flower girl.  Both are nieces of the bride.

     Robert Kailing served as the bridegroom’s best man and Lowell Wonsey brother of the bride was groomsman.  Albert Cassidy and Ronnie Loomis were ushers, and ring bearer was Darrell Wonsey, nephew of the bride.

     A  reception was held in the evening at Crawford Hall for 200 guests.  The wedding cake baked by Mrs. Bessie Behrend, was served by Mrs. Lucille Behrend, sister of the bride.

    Miss Lorraine Wonsey, niece of the bride, registered the guests.  Others assisting were Mrs. Betty Wonsey, Mrs. Fay Wonsey, Mrs. Merilyn Wonsey and Mrs. Jean Wonsey, all sister-in-laws of the bride.

     A dinner was served to the bridal party and immediate families at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Wonsey following the ceremony.

     The couple are making their home with the bride’s father, on route 2, Shepherd.

     Out of town guests attended the wedding from Shepherd, Mt. Pleasant, Big Rapids, Winn, Alma, Ovid and Blanchard.

 

67.  Paul Caszatt                                                                                                       Obituary (p. 1)

Many relatives and friends of the Shepherd area attended the funeral of Mr. Paul Caszatt, formerly of Shepherd, son of Mrs. Ethel Caszatt and the late Oliver Caszatt at the Zelley Funeral Home in Flint Saturday, December 11, with burial at the New Calvary Cemetery in Flint.  Mr. Caszatt was hospitalized for four weeks and passed away Wednesday, December 8th at the Flint Osteopathic Hospital in Flint.

 

68.  F J Cauchon                                                                                                      Misc (p. 45)

Enjoys People To People Trip

     Mrs. F. J. Cauchon of Shepherd was one of the (Lucky Thirteen) to visit Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, with a group of 12 from Mt. Pleasant who visited their Sister City on the People to People Trip.

     They left Mt. Pleasant January 31 for Detroit, the group continued by air to Miami making a short visit at Panama then on to Lima, Peru on February 1, visiting the Presidents Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Palace of Inquisition, Congress Building, and the Museum of the Viceroyalty, also the ancient great city of Pachacamac to have a look at the ruins of temples, walls, and streets still identifiable.

     They also visited places of interest in Santiago, Valdivia, Puerto Montt, Argentina, Bariloche, Buena Aires, Brazil, Rio De Janeiro.

     While in Chili Mrs. Cauchon spent the week end with Jorge Carranza who was a foreign exchange student at Shepherd in 1966, for 8 months and while here made his home with Mr.s Cauchon and the late Mr. Cauchon.  

     The group returned home February 17 and report a very interesting and enjoyable trip.

(1968)

 

69.  Mrs. Orval A. Chaney                                                                            Obituary (p. 10)

Mrs Orval A Chaney Dies In St Louis

     Mrs. Orval A Chaney, 91, W Cottage St, Shepherd, died August 1, 1971 at Snepp’s Nursing Home in St Louis.

     She was born September 4, 1880 in Washington County, Indiana, and lived most of her life in the Shepherd area.  She was a member of the Jerseyville Free Methodist Church.

     Surviving her is one son, Victor Chaney of Route #2, St Louis, 5 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; one sister, Vesta Gaunt of Crystal, Mich, and many nieces and nephews.

     Services were held Tuesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. from the Garber Funeral Home, with Rev Cobb officiating.  Burial was in the Salt River Cemetery.

 

70.  Mrs. L T (Zoe) Chapin                                                                           Obituary (p. 1)

Former Resident Dies At Ithaca

     Funeral services were held for Mrs. L. T. (Zoe) Chapin Monday, July 22, at the Beebe Funeral Home at Ithaca.  Mr. and Mrs. Chapin were residents of Shepherd and operated a clothing store here for several years before moving to Ithaca about 19 years ago. 

     She is survived by her husband and one son, James.

 

71.  Charles B Chase                                                                                               Obituary (p. 8)

Chas. Chase Dies In Vets Hospital

  Charles B Chase, 62, of Shepherd dies at the Saginaw Veteran’s Hospital Tuesday, March 25.  He was a veteran of World War I.

  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Guy R Hunt Funeral Home at Baldwin, Michigan with Rev Carl Hathaway officiating.  Interment was in the Lilley Cemetery.

   Mr Chase is survived by two sisters, Mrs Douglas (Betty) Ham of Lilley and Mrs Harry (Edith) Watchmaker of Northville.

 

72.  Duane Chesney                                                                                                Misc (p. 36)

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Klumpp of Route 2 Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Wahneita L. Klumpp to Duane Chesney, son of Mrs., Arlene Ferrior, of 122 Grove St., Alma, Michigan.

     Mr. Chesney is a graduate of Alma High School is employed at Lobdell Emery in Alma.  A June 8 wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Wahneita)

 

73.  Linda Lou Childs                                                                                               Misc (p. 28)

Mr. and Mrs. Hurshel Childs of Shepherd wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Lou to Junior Buchanan, son of Mr.  and Mrs. Clarence C. Buchanan of Marne, Michigan.  A September 14, wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Linda)

 

74.  Jeffery Lee Clark                                                                                               Misc (p. 26)

Mr. and mrs. Ray Doepker, of Owosso, former residents of Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter Sue, to Jeffery Lee Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark of Marysvile.

     The couple is planning a July 3 wedding.

(includes a picture of Sue)

 

75.  Cherylle Kaye Claybaugh                                                                                Misc (p. 40)

Mrs. Donald Claybaugh of Shepherd announces the engagement of her daughter Cherylle Kaye to Mr. Michael Harvey son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Claybaugh of Shepherd.  A February 11 wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Cherylle)

 

76.  J Henry Claybaugh                                                                                           Obituary (p. 10)

J. Henry Claybaugh Expires April 17

     J. Henry Claybaugh Henry Claybaugh was born May 13, 1875 in Wood County, Ohio, died on April 17 1963 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant Michigan.

     Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 20, 1963 at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. Newton Huffine officiating.  Interment in Salt River Cemetery.

     Survivors are one son, Lloyd Claybaugh, R-3 Mt Pleasant, one daughter, Mrs. Milton Dexter of Lansing, 5 grandchildren, a great grandchild and one brother Ira Claybaugh of Lansing.

 

77.  Jean Ann Clevenger                                                                                         Marriage (p. 31)

On October 18, at 8:00 p.m. the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ was the scene of a wedding uniting Jean Ann Clevenger and Wendel Duane Lee in holy matrimony.  Rev. Newton Huffine officiated at the ceremony.

     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clevenger of Shepherd and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lee of rural Mt. Pleasant.

     Presented for marriage by her father, the bride approached the altar wearing a gown fashioned of white brocaded satin.  The gown, which was made by the bride, featured a scalloped neckline, long fitted sleeves which formed points at the wrist, and a bouffant skirt which ended in a chapel train.  The back of the dress was adorned with two cabbage rose made of matching brocaded satin.  The bride carried two cymbidium orchids on a white covered Bible.

     The altar was graced by two bouquets of lavender pom pom and standard mums, accented by maroon leaves and candelabra.  The one dozen long-stemmed red roses which were placed at the organ had been presented to the bride with “Best Wishes” from the Central Michigan University Drill Team.

     Attending the bride as maid of honor was Gail Ann Davis of Mt. Pleasant.  Acting as bridesmaid was Kathleen Clevenger, sister of the bride.  The girls were gowned in identical dresses of lavender taffeta, featuring scalloped necklines, short scalloped sleeves and controlled skirts.  Their headpieces consisted of a circle veil secured by a cluster of roses which were made to match their dresses and trimmed in contrasting lavender.   Their elbow length gloves were also trimmed with contrasting lavendar.  They wore silver shoes which were accented with two silver leaves and their only jewelry was a silver leaf neckline.  They carried colonial bouquets of lavendar pom pom mums which were accented with diamond dust.

     Earl Lee assisted his brother as Best Man.  The groomsman was Robert Wood.

     Traditional wedding music was provided by Mrs. Mary Lou Kniffen at the organ.  Janet Bush sang “The Wedding Prayer” before the ceremony.  Later she sang “The Lord’s Prayer” as the bride and groom were kneeling at the candle-lit altar.

     Assisting as ushers were Kenneth Lee brother of the groom, and Gary Himebaugh, brother-in-law of the groom.  Mrs. Bonnie Kelso, friend of the bride, registered the guests.

     Mr. John Wicks of Alma, maternal grandfather of the bride-groom, was an honored guest at the ceremony.

     A reception following the ceremony was held at the Shepherd V.F.W. Hall.   The wedding cake, which was decorated with lavendar roses, swan pillar divider, and topped with a miniture bride and groom, was made by Mrs. Mullet and Mrs. Freeze both of Shepherd.

     Guests attended the ceremony from Farwell, Weidman, Beal City, Detroit, Royal Oak, Middleton, Alma, Athens and Shepherd.

     The bride is a graduate of Shepherd High School and has attended Central Michigan University.  The bridegroom is a graduate of Barryton High School and is presently employed at A and G Floors, Inc.

     After a northern honeymoon, the newly weds are making their home at 1427 E. Pickard in Mt. Pleasant.

(includes a picture of bride and groom)

 

78.  Robert D Cline                                                                                                   Marriage (p. 22)

St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd was the scene of a lovely double wedding on Friday morning, April 7 in which Margaret Ellen Carey exchanged marriage vows with Terry Lynn Foote of Elwell and Jacquelyn Veronica Carey became the bride of Robert D. Cline of Shepherd.  The girls are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Carey of Shepherd.  Mr. Foote is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Foote of Edmore.  Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cline of 219 Dearing Drive, Shepherd, are the parents of Robert Cline.

     The altar of the Church was decorated with Easter lilies for the ten o’clock Nuptial High Mass celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Edward Roczen.

     Miss Margaret Simon, Church organist, accompanied Miss Caroline Whalen as she sang the responses of the Mass and two solos.

     Margaret Ellen was lovely in a chantily-like lace over taffeta and elboy length sleeves.  The back of the skirt was gathered vertically, with a straight panel in front, and a sweeping train.  The gown was designed and created by Mrs. Donald Carey, sister-in-law of the bride.  The shoulder length veil was secured to a crown-type headpiece.  She carried a boquet of red Sweetheart roses with lilies of the valley and ivy, cascade style.

     Margaret’s attendants included her sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Duffy as bridesmaid and another sister, Mrs. Karen Kanine as Matron of Honor.  The former chose a beige sheer dacron batiste gown with a lace over-jacket.  Her accompanying accessories were dark beige.  Mrs. Kanine’s dress was similar in a becoming mint green, with beige accessories.  Both bridal attendants carried red Sweetheart roses and carnations on a fan.

     Mr. Foote chose Philip Kyser as his Best Man dna Douglas Pratt as Groomsman.

     The new Mrs. Cline’s dark beauty was enhanced by a white strapless silk organza ballerina length gown with a fitted lace jacket.  A shoulder length veil was fitted to a small floral hat.

     Mrs. Joan Green, sister of the groom, was a lovely bridesmaid in a lavender silk organza street length dress with matching jacket.  Mrs. Alice Beltinck, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and chose a pale blue silk organza street length dress with matching jacket.  Both attendants carried white carnations on a fan, with accessories to match their costumes.

     Gerald Cline assisted his brother as Best Man and Eugene Beltinck, brother-in-law of the bride, was Groomsman.

     A breakfast for members of the immediate families and the wedding party was held at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Carey following the double-ring ceremony.  The reception was held at the C.S.A. Hall in St. Louis in the evening.  Assisting were Mrs. Alice Schwind, an aunt of the brides, Mrs. Barney Travis, Mrs. Dean Bissell and Miss Mary Travis.

     Mrs. Foote’s bride’s cake was made and decorated by Mrs. Paul Fish, an aunt of the Groom.  The centerpiece had special significance in that it had been used by the groom’s parents at their widding reception.  The Groom’s cake was made and decorated by his mother.

     Mrs. Carey, mother of the brides, chose a dark blue dress and wore a pink carnation corsage.  Mrs. Foote wore a lavendar print costume with a white carnation corsage.  Mrs. Cline’s powder blue outfit was accented by her red carnation corsage.

     Mrs. Foote, a graduate of Shepherd High School, is employed at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant as a Laboratory Technician.

     Mr. Foote, who was graduated from Vestaburg High School, is employed at Central Michigan University.  After a northern honeymoon, they are making their home in Shepherd.

     Mrs. Cline attended Shepherd High School.  Mr. Cline, a graduate of Shepherd High School, is employed at the IGA Store in Shepherd.  After a northern wedding trip they are making their home on North Third St. in Shepherd.

     Out of town guests were present from Vestaburg, Elwell, Merrill, Midland, Mt Pleasant, Lansing, Carson City, Flint and _ale.

 (Includes pictures of both couples)

 

79.  Joseph M Coats                                                                                                Obituary (p. 18)

Joseph M. Coats Former Oil City Businessman Dies

     Joseph M. Coats, 78, a retired Oil City businessman, passed away at the Central Michigan Community Hospital Wednesday, September 26.  He was born October 12, 1883, at Union City, Indiana.

     Funeral Services were held Friday, September 28 at the J. J. Rush Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Honeycutt officiating and interment in Kelly Cemetery in Greendale.

     Surviving are his wife, Bertha, one step daughter, Mrs. Gladys _____s, of Ludington; two step sons, Earl and Henry Kneiner, of Mt. Pleasant, three grandsons and several great grandchildren.

 

80.  Margaret Cochran                                                                                             Marriage (p. 40)

Cochran - Bunker Vows Spoken

     Baskets of yellow gladiola and white mums decorated the altar at the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ, October 10, for the wedding of Miss Margaret Cochran and Walter Bunker.  The two o’clock ceremony was performed by Reverend Richard Wolfcale.

     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cochran of Route 1, Shepherd and Mr. Bunker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bunker, Sr. of 307 W. Cottage, Shepherd.

     As the bride entered the church on the arm of her father, whe was wearing a gown of rochelle lace with a scalloped sabrine neckline and seed pearls and pearlized staineres with long pointed sleeves; fitted bodice and scalloped teers of lace making up the full skirt.  The bride carried a white Bible with four yellow roses.

     Miss Joyce Bunker, sister of the groom, was the Matron of Honor.  She wore a blue ballerina length dress. 

     Daniel Elsenhumer, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man. 

     Mrs. Cochran chose a black dress with red accessories for her daughter’s wedding.

     Mrs. Bunker was attired in a brown cotton dress with black accessories.

     A reception was held at six o’clock at the Community Hall in Mt. Pleasant, then the couple left for a trip up north.

(includes a picture of bride and groom)

 

81.  Elmer M Cole                                                                                         Obituary (p. 10)

Elmer M Cole Dies At Gratiot Medical Care Facility

     Elmer M Cole, 85, of Elwell, Michigan died Monday, May 13, 1968 at the Gratiot County Medical Care Facility in Alma.  He was born April 22, 1883 in Lincoln Township, Isabella County.

     Funeral services will be held today Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home, Rev Boling officiating.  Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery.

     Surviving are his wife, Blanche, daughters, Mrs. John (Jennie) Ewert of Watsonville, California, and Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Wieferich of R-3 Alma; sons, Warren of Shepherd, Glen of Detroit, and Wayne of Mt Pleasant, also 17 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

 

82.  Harry W Combs                                                                                     Obituary (p. 18)

Harry W. Combs, 86 Father Of Local Resident Passes

     Harry W. Combs, 86, of Roseville, Ohio, died at 6 p.m. March 12 at Springfield, Ohio where he had been staying recently.

     A retired farmer and teamster, Mr. Combs was born on August 28, 1878 in Perry, County, the son of Wilson and Susan Guy Combs.  He was the last of 13 children.

     Surviving are a son, Charles K. Combs of Shepherd, Michigan; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Soldner of Springfield, Ohio; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

     Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 15 at the Roseville Chapel of Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home with Rev. Thurlowe Scudder officiating.  Burial was in Roseville Cemetery.

 

83.  Bessie B Conklin                                                                                               Obituary (p. 7)

Harry W. Combs, 86 Father Of Local Resident Passes

     Harry W. Combs, 86, of Roseville, Ohio, died at 6 p.m. March 12 at Springfield, Ohio where he had been staying recently.

     A retired farmer and teamster, Mr. Combs was born on August 28, 1878 in Perry, County, the son of Wilson and Susan Guy Combs.  He was the last of 13 children.

     Surviving are a son, Charles K. Combs of Shepherd, Michigan; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Soldner of Springfield, Ohio; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

     Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 15 at the Roseville Chapel of Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home with Rev. Thurlowe Scudder officiating.  Burial was in Roseville Cemetery.

 

84.  Clark Conklin                                                                                                      Obituary (p. 7)

Clark Conklin Expires At CMC Hospital

     Clark Conklin, 80, of 211 Hall St., Shepherd died Monday, February 14 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant.  He was born May 10, 1880 in Shepherd.  Mr Conklin was a retired farmer.  His wife, Bessie preceded him in death in 1965.

     Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 16, 1966 at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, Rev Lester Priest officiating, interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are a daughter, Miss Gladys Conklin of Lansing, and nieces and nephews.

 

85.  Wilber H Conklin                                                                                                Obituary (p. 7)

Wilbur H Conklin Expires At Carson City Hospital (1963)

     Wilbur H Conklin, of Shepherd died Wednesday, December 11 in the Carson City Hospital.  He was born on October 14, 1882 in Isabella County and lived all of his 81 years in this area.

     Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 14 at the Garber Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev Newton Huffine officiation.  Interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

     Mr Conklin is survived by his brother, Clark Conklin of Route two, Shepherd and 13 nieces and nephews.

 

CARD OF THANKS

CONKLIN - The family of the late Wilbur Conklin wish to thank Rev Huffine, Dr Goblirsch, the Carson City Hospital staff, Garbers Funeral Home, the Ladies Aid for the wonderful lunch, also the neighbors for the beautiful plant.  It was greatly appreciated.

Mr and Mrs Clark Conklin

 

86.  Anna Mary Conroy                                                                                            Obituary (p. 12)

Anna Conroy Expires At CMC Hospital

     Anna Mary Conroy, 77, of 207 W Maple Shepherd died Thursday, November 14 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant.

     Funeral services were held Monday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. in St Vincent de Paul Church.  Interment was made in Calvary Cemetery in Mt Pleasant.

     Mrs Conroy is survived by two daughters, Marie Huber of Mt Pleasant and Agnes Clevenger of Shepherd with whom she resided; 18 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one sister, Catherine Wilkie of Mt Pleasant.  Her husband, Edward Conroy preceded her in death in 1956.

 

87.  George E Conroy                                                                                              Obituary (p. 11)

George Conroy Passes Feb 10

     George E Conroy of 208 W Hall St, passed away Monday, February 10, at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant.  He was born on Feb 14, 1881 at Montrose, Michigan.

     Mr Conroy was a retired farmer and lived in this community for 50 years.

     Rosary will be said February 12, 1964 at 8:30 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home.

     Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 13, 1964 at 10:30 a.m. at the St Vincent de Paul Church with Father Roczen officiating.  Interment will be in St Vincent de Paul Cemetery.

     He is survived by his wife Bertha Conroy, a son, Robert Conroy of Warren, Michigan, 6 grandchildren, one brother, Fred Conroy of Shepherd, three sisters, Mrs Eugene Brown of Mt Pleasant, Michigan, Mrs James Murray of Shepherd, and Mrs Phil Servoss of Bellaire, Mich.

 

88.  Thomas L Conway                                                                                            Obituary (p. 20)

Thomas L. Conway

     Thomas L. Conway, 50, of 7230 E. Townline Lake Road, Harrison, passed away May 16, 1971, at his home.  Mr. Conway was a lifetime resident of the Harrison area.  He was born October 31, 1920 in Saginaw, the son of Sherman and Ella (Bailey) Conway.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Marine Corps for four years.

     Surviving are his wife, Mary; one daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Bigelow of Alma; three sons, Jack of Harrison, Wallace of Lansing, and Thomas of Dewitt; one sister, Mrs. Betty Lou Marston of Alma; two brothers, Robert of Harrison and Kenneth of Flint, and 10 grandchildren.

     Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19, 1971 at 1:00 p.m. from Coker’s Harrison Chapel with Elder Dal Beavers officiating.  Interment was in Maple Grove cemetery, Harrison.

 

89.  Alice Coomer                                                                                                     Obituary (p. 42)

Former Residents Mark 25th Anniv.

     Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hetherington marked their 25th Wedding Anniversary Saturday afternoon at their home in Midland.  Their daughters and husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Emmer Jr, of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Reynolds of rural Grand Ledge hosted the open house held from two to five o’clock.

     Among the honored guests for the occasion were the parents of the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hetherington and Mrs. Claude Coomer all of Shepherd, Mr. Coomer was unable to attend because of illness, Alex Coomer, brother of Mrs. Hetherington of Lima Peru South America was also present, as were other brothers and sisters of the couple living in nearby areas.

     A large number of lovely gifts were received during the afternoon.  Refreshments of anniversary cake, punch and coffee were served by the hostesses, Miss Janice Hetherington cut the beautifully decorated cake.

     Alice Coomer and Harold Hetherington were married November 25, 1942 at a quiet ceremony held at the home of the bride in Shepherd with Rev. L. J. Hoover performing the ceremony.  Following Mr. Hetheringtons return from, three years in the Army during World War II the couple made their home in Shepherd for some time before moving to Midland where Mr. Hetherington is employed at the Dow Chemical Company.

 

90.  Deloris Coomer                                                                                      Misc (p. 38)

Announce Engagement

     Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nestle of Alma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deloris Coomer to Michael L. Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Biarrd of Alma.

     Deloris is the daughter of the late Hubert Coomer and granddaughter of the late Harry Coomer of Shepherd.

     A February wedding is being planned by the couple.

 

91.  Dolores Jane Coomer                                                                                      Marriage (p. 38)

Candlelight Service for Baird-Coomer Wedding

     In the presence of their immediate families, Dolores Jane Coomer and Michael LeRoy Baird were united in marriage at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, January 15 at 7:00 o’clock in the evening.  The candle light service was performed by Dr. John Tracy Luke.  Attending the bride was Sandra Streeter and Michael Streeter was best man.  Traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Winifred Hart.

     Dolores is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nestle of Alma.  The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Baird, also of Alma.

     The bride was attired in a two piece street length, white brocade sheath.  Her shoulder length veil was secured at the crown by an arrangement of leaf petals and pearls.  Dolores carried a bouquet of tiger orchids, red sweetheart roses, white carnations and green ivy.

     Sandra wore a street length, two piece sheath of pink with matching headpiece.  Her flowers were an arrangement of white and pink carnations.

     Mrs. Nestle selected an olive green knit, worn with matching accessories.  Mrs. Baird, the groom’s mother, chose a dress of turquoise with white accessories.  Each wore a corsage of wine colored orchids.

     Honored guest was Mrs. Gladys Adams, grandmother of the groom.

     A reception for 15 guests was held at the V.F.W. Hall following the ceremony.  Guests were from Detroit, Lansing, Shepherd, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, St. Louis, Ithaca, E___ Hall, Wheeler, Saginaw and Alma.

          At the bride’s table, a four-tiered cloverleaf cake, decorated with white bells, yellow roses and topped by a tiny bride and groom, was cut and served by Mrs. Michael Streeter.  The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Ralph Cater.

     Miss Chris Hankins, Mt. Pleasant were in charge of the gifts.  Miss Priscilla Nestle, sister of the bride, presided at the punch bowl, with Miss Linda Potter taking care of the guest book.

     Dolores is a graduate of Alma High School and Delta Beauty College.  She is presently employed at Nola’s Beauty Shop.  LeRoy, also an Alma High Graduate, is at Lansing Oldsmobile.  The couple are at home at 326 E. Downie Street, Alma.

(includes a picture of the bride and groom)

 

92.  Harry Coomer                                                                                                    Mariage (p. 33)

Wed In Florida

     Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Leila) Coomer are making their home at the Rainbow Trailer Park, Palmetto, Florida.  They were married Wednesday, February 1 at the Methodist parsonage at seven o’clock in the evening.  Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sandbrook were their attendants.

     A shower including an electric fry pan and a money tree was given by friends, and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

     Mrs. Coomer is formerly of Lakeview, Indiana, near South Bend.

     The couple plan to come north sometime in May.

 

93.  Leila Coomer                                                                                                     Marriage (p. 33)

Wed In Florida

     Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Leila) Coomer are making their home at the Rainbow Trailer Park, Palmetto, Florida.  They were married Wednesday, February 1 at the Methodist parsonage at seven o’clock in the evening.  Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sandbrook were their attendants.

     A shower including an electric fry pan and a money tree was given by friends, and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

     Mrs. Coomer is formerly of Lakeview, Indiana, near South Bend.

     The couple plan to come north sometime in May.

 

94.  Robert E Coomer                                                                                              Misc (p. 40)

Bob Coomer Promoted To Master Sgt.

     Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C. Technical Sergeant Robert E. Coomer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coomer, Shepherd, has been selected for promotion to the grade of Master Sergeant.  Sergeant Coomer, a 1951 Shepherd High School graduate, is Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Quality Control Section, Deputy Chief of Staff/Personnel, Headquarters, Air Force Systems Command.  Sergeant Coomer has also been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his outstanding duty performance while assigned to the Air Force Western Test Range, Vandenberg AFB, California from 15 May 1964 thru 31 July 1966.

 

95.  Marie L (Tyler) Cooney                                                                         Obituary (p. 13)

Mrs. Marie L. Cooney         

     ST. LOUIS - Mrs. Marie L. Cooney, 71, of rural St. Louis, passed away Saturday evening Feb. 24, at the Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma where she had been for two days.  She had been in poor health the last six months.

     Mrs. Cooney was born in Paulding County, Ohio, on April 8, 1896, the daughter of Mary and Enoch Tyler.  In Detroit, on Sept. 18, 1940, she was united in marriage to William Cooney, and in 1942, they moved to St. Louis, where she had since lived.  Mr. Cooney preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 1966.

     Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Arthur (Mary) Totten of St. Louis and one brother, James Tyler of rural St. Louis.

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 27, at 1:30 p.m. from the Carter Funeral Home in St. Louis.  The Rev. Kenneth Corbet of St. Louis, officiated and interment was at the Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Louis.

 

96.  Charles Coughlin                                                                                               Obituary (p. 7)

Charles Coughlin, 78 Dies AT St. Louis

     Mr Charles Coughlin, 78, father of Martin Coughlin of rural Shepherd, passed away Saturday, September 15, at the Golden Acres Convalescent Home at St Louis.  The funeral was held at the Sacred Heart Church at Mt Pleasant Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.  Interment in St Patrick cemetery at Irishtown.

     Here to attend the funeral from away were:  Mr and Mrs Purl Overfield and son Jack.  Mr and Mrs Edward Coughlin, Mr and Mrs Charles Coughlin, Mr Robert Coughlin and Miss Margaret Coughlin, all of Davison; Mr and Mrs Edward Ostrom and daughter, Mary Ellen of Flint; Mr and Mrs Robert Parks and daughters, Nancy and Roberta, of Dexter; Mr and Mrs Martin Conroy and son, Bill; Mr and Mrs Robert Conroy and Mr and Mrs Everett Boilinger, all of Flint.

 

97.  Martin Coughlin                                                                                     Misc (p. 45)

Veteran Visits Son At Old Training Site

     Martin Coughlin spent the Labor Day week end visiting his son, Dan who is training with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fourt Bragg, South Carolina.  Mr. Coughlin spent two years, when the camp was first built during World War II,  At this place before going overseas.

     Accompanying Mr. Coughlin were his wife Evelyn, daughter Yvonne and Kathy, Mrs. Ethel Caszatt and Sandy Wilson.

     The group visited the drop area where Dan has landed during his night parachute drops.  They were housed at the guest house on the base.

     After noting the many changes, Mr. Coughlin found that the only building which was much the same was the old Head Quarters which was one of the first buildings erected.

     On Sunday they all enjoyed a trip to Southport, North Carollina where the girls enjoyed their first look at the Atlantic ocean.

     The group headed for home on Monday by way of the Skyline route through the Blue Ridge mountains, arriving home early Tuesday morning.

 

98.  Amy A Courter                                                                                                   Obituary (p. 15)

Amy A Courter

     Mrs. Amy A. Courter, 82, Route 2, Alma, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, at Midland General Hospital.

     She was born Sept. 2, 1889 in Thomasboro, Ill., and was preceeded in death by her husband, William, who died in 1949.

     She is survived by three sons, Glen and Arthur of Alma, and Thomas of Midland.  Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Mary Pung of Beal City; 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

     In addition Mrs. Courter is survived by three brothers and five sisters.  They are John, Fred and Homer Towersey, all of Alma, Mrs. Jeanette Frisbee, Mrs. Bessie Frisbee, and Mrs. Mary Watson, all of Alma, Mrs. Louise Best of Shelby and Mrs. Emma Mattern of Saginaw.

     Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 1 at the Forest Hill Church of Christ for Mrs. Amy A. Courter with the Rev. Roy Barken officiating.  Burial was in the Wright Cemetery, with the Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

99.  Douglas M Cowles                                                                                            Obituary (p. 31)

Douglas M. Cowles

     Douglas M. Cowles, 15, 201 W. Hall Street, Shepherd, drowned Wednesday in the Little Salt River.

     Funeral Services are Friday at 11 a.m. at the Garber-Berry Funeral Home, Shepherd, Rev. Joseph Dudley officiating.  Interment is at the Salt River Cemetery.

     Born July 31, 1962, in Grayling, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cowles.  He was a student at Shepherd High School.

     He is survived by his parents, two brothers; Phillip and Dennis, both living at home and a sister, Jennifer, also living at home.

     Also surviving are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilber of Shepherd and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Verda Cowles of Houghton Lake.

 

100.  Gorton Edward Curtiss                                                                                   Misc (p. 27)

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hohlbein of Route 3, Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Barbara to Gordon Edward Curtiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtiss of 153 E. Cottage, Shepherd.

(includes a picture of Mary Barbara)

 

101.  Gordon E Curtiss                                                                                             Misc (p. 45)

Seaman and Mrs. Gordon E. Curtiss are the proud parents of a nine poinds and one ounce daughter born February 12 in the U.S. Navy Hospital at Portsmouth, Virginia.  The little Miss has been named Dondi Lynn.  The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtiss and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hohlbein all of Shepherd.

(Feb 2, 1968)

 

102.  Grant O Curtiss                                                                                                Obituary (p. 8)

Grant Curtiss Passes Suddenly Tues., Feb. 23

     Grand O Curtiss, died very suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, February 23, 1965.  He was born November 29, 1889 in Eaton County, Michigan to Edward and Grace Curtiss.   Mr Curtiss was a Life Member of the Winn Masonic Lodge, and had lived in Winn and around Winn most of his life being in various business there.  He was with Dow Chemical company during World War II, but later retired to Shepherd, where he had resided the last several years.

     He is survived by his wife, Luella, two sons, Edward R of Shepherd and William R of Mt Pleasant, two grandsons and one granddaughter.

     Funeral services were held at the Garber Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, with Mr Newton Huffine officiating.  Interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

 

CARD OF THANKS

CURTISS - We are sincerely grateful to our friends, neighbors and relatives for their many expressions of sympathy in the bereavement of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  We especially want to thank Mr Huffine, the Garber Funeral Home, Ceder Valley #383, O.E.S. #377, Agatha Swenson and the Women’s Missionary Council.

Mrs Grant O Curtiss and family

 

103.  Edward C Dale                                                                                                Misc (p. 45)

Former Resident In New Clinic Job

     Dr. Edward C. Dale, a former resident of Shepherd has been named Clinical Director of the Newberry State Hospital in the Upper Peninsula.

     For eight years he was director of the Michigan State University Mental Health Clinic and before that was director of the Vererans Administration regional mental health clinic in Detroit.

     He is a graduate of Albion College and Wayne State University, and had practiced medicine in Shepherd before serving in Africa during World War II with the Army Medical Corps.

     After his discharge from service, Dr. Dale received psychiatric training at the Menninger Foundation, Topeka, Kan.

     He is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in psychiatry, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.  Dr. Dale holds memberships in the American Medical Association, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the Michigan Society of Psychiatry and Neurology.

(Feb 1968)

 

104.  Bonnie Kay Dangler                                                                                        Misc (p 36)

John Dangler and Ila Dangler, both of Mt. Pleasant, announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie Kay, to Richard Martin Yates, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Yates of Shepherd.  The bride elect is employed at the Isabella County State Bank and is attending Central Michigan University, where she will be a junior this year.  Her fiance is associated with the Mid-State Fertilizer Company in Shepherd.  An August 17th wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Bonnie Kay)

 

105.  Jeaneen May Davidson                                                                                 Marriage (p 24)

Jeaneen May Davidson and James David Doepker were united in marriage in a November 7 ceremony at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Shepherd.  Rev. Edward Boucher officiated at the Nuptial Mass at an altar graced with white mums and red carnations.

     Parents of the bridal couple are Mr. and Mrs. Willard Davidson of 96 South Meridian Road, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doepker of Shepherd.

     John Gorman cousin of the groom was soloist.  He was accompanied by Mrs. Cecil Swenson at the organ.

     The bride, given in marriage by her father, approached the altar wearing a gown of ivory poie de soie fashioned with beaded alonson lace enhancing the ruffled high rise neckline, Elizabethian sleeves, and the empire waistline.  From her waistline fell softly an aline floor length skirt which extended into a cathedral train.  Her matching bonnet headpiece was held secure by English illusion veiling and she carried an arrangement of red forever roses, baby carnations and baby breath.  During the ceremony the bride placed a bouquet of red roses at the altar of the Blessed Virgin.

     The brides sister, Mrs. Stephen Lentz, was the matron of honor.  The bridesmaids were Karen Doepker and Kay Doepker sisters of the groom.  The attendants wore identical gowns with ruffled corded lace collars jabots and bishop sleeves. accented with ruby red covered buttons.  From their empire waistline sashed with circular buckles fell ruby velvet skirts.  Dior bows flattered their Bandeaux headpieces and they carried nosegays of dusty rose carnations and red roses.

     The groomsmen were Ti__ Davidson, brother of the bride and Philip Curtiss, friend of the groom from Owosso.  Seating the guests were James Kunik and Jack Whitmore, Billy Davidson was ring bearer.

     The dinner and reception was held immediately following the wedding at the Elk’s Club.  Doris LaVier cousin of the bride was in charge of the guest book.  Mrs. Onstott aunt of the groom and Mrs. Jean Kornexl served the wedding cake.

     The brides mother greeted the guests wearing a two piece eggshell knit suit with brown accessories.  The bridegroom’s mother wore a two piece beige brocaded dress with gold accessories.  The mothers wore corsages of white phalaenopsis orchids.

     When the couple left for their honeymoon in Florida the bride wore a red and black plaid suit with ack paten accessories.  The newly weds are now at 425 West Wright Ave., Shepherd, Michigan.

     Honored guests were the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert LaVier of Midland.

     The bride was a graduate from Bullock Creek High School and her husband is a Shepherd High School and Ferris State College graduate.  The groom is an employee of McKay Press in Midland.

(includes picture of couple)

 

106.  Clara Belle Davis                                                                                             Obituary (p 21)

OBITUARY

Clara Belle Davis

     Clara Belle Davis, 93, passed away March 2, 1972 at the Ardis rest home in Farwell.  Mrs. Davis was a life-long resident of the Harrison area.  She was born in Standish, Sept. 25, 1878 and was married to William Davis in 1894 at Trout Creek, Mich.  He preceded her in death in 1948.  Also preceding her in death were tow sons Rush and Archie.

     Mrs. Davis was a member of the Gold Star Mothers and the Harrison order of Eastern Star.

     Surviving are four sons Judson of Harrison, Howard of California, Alvin, Serving in the merchant marine, and Royce of Illinois; five daughters Juanita Krogel of Harrison, Elvie Chaffee of Harrison, Maude Darling of Harrison, Mable Lamb of Gladwin and Alma Haenke of Washington; 25 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs. Elvie Clausin of California, and Mrs. Lottie Cline of Sterling.

     Funeral services were held Sunday, Mar. 5 at 1:30 p.m. from Coker’s Harrison chapel with Elder Dale Beavers officiating.  Interment was in the Maple Grove cemetery, Harrison.

 

107.  Louis Lynn Davis                                                                                            Misc (p 11)

Seven Die In Two-Car Crash

     Seven persons, including four children from one family met sudden death in a two-car crash five miles north-east of Shepherd late Thursday afternoon, September 17, with no survivors nor eye witnesses to give an accurate account of exactly what caused the accident.

     The Michigan State Police and Midland Sheriff’s Department investigated the accident and reported that a possible tire blowout may have caused the car driven by David Allen Mallay, 18, of Route 1, Shepherd, to swerve across the road into the path of the car driven by James Leonard, who was nearing his residence on his way home from his job in St Louis.  Leonard was driving alone and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

     In the Mallay auto were Therie Lee Schaeffer, 17; Linda Faye Schaeffer, 15, Terry Lynn Schaeffer, 2; James Schaeffer, 16; and Louis Davis, 16.  The Schaeffer children were all members of the family of Mrs Mildred Schaeffer, former residents of Shepherd and recently moved to the St Louis area.  Louis Davis is the son of Mr and Mrs Donald Davis of Shepherd.

     All victims were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Midland County Medical Examiner, Dr G Fred Moench except James Schaeffer and David Mallay.  They were taken to Central Michigan Community Hospital where they both died shortly after admittance.

     Both cars were total losses. (pictures in scrapbook)

     Funeral services for the victims were held Sunday and Monday and efforts are being made to give financial aid to the Schaeffer family.  Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this fund may do so by mailing their check to Roger Stowell at the Shepherd State Bank or by leaving their contribution with him.  Stowell is the president of the Shepherd Jaycees and teller at the bank.

 

108.  Louis Lynn Davis                                                                                            Obituary (p 11)

Louis Lynn Davis

     Louis Lynn Davis, was born new Winn, February 12, 1948.  Died on September 10, 1964 following an automobile accident on Coleman Road near Shepherd Rd.  He was a student at Shepherd High School.

     Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 13, 1964 at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Fr Edward Roczen officiating.  Interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

     He is survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs Donald Davis, three sisters, Mrs Nancy Hutchinson of Shepherd, Patricia and Jackie at home, three brothers, Keith, Larry and Jerry at home, a grandmother, Mrs Eva Davis of Shepherd, ten step-brothers and 5 step-sisters.

 

CARD OF THANKS

DAVIS-  We would like to thank all our friends for the food and flowers, Garber Funeral Home, Fr Roczen for his comforting words in the loss of our son and brother, Louis Davis.

Mr and Mrs Donald Davis and family

 

109.  Mrs. Floyd Davis                                                                                              Obituary (p 46)

another paper...

     Ben Wonsey father of Charles Wonsey died suddenly Saturday evening.  Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment in the Lincoln Center Cemetery.

     Wm. Hungerford a life time resident of this community passed away Sunday.  Sympathy is extended to the family.

     Mrs Floyd Davis passed away Thursday evening after a long illness.  The bereaved family have our sympathy.

 

110.  Robert Lee Davis                                                                                            Misc (p 39)

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rhode wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margie, to Robert Lee Davis, grandson of Mrs. Eva Davis.

     A June wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Margie)

 

111.  Robert Lee Davis                                                                                            Marriage (p 39)

Lovely Wedding At Church Of Christ

     Miss Margie Mary Rhode became the bride of Robert Lee Davis in a ceremony performed by Rev. Newton L. Huffine in the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ, Shepherd, on Saturday, June 24 at 3:00.

    Two hundred fifty guests attended the wedding which united a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Rhode of Shepherd and a grandson of Mrs. Eva Davis, also of Shepherd.

     Miss Susan Guild accompanied Mrs. Richard Babcock who sang “I Love You Truly” and “The Lord’s Prayer”.

      The Bride, who was escorted up the aisle by her father, wore a abilerina length acetate and nylon lace gown with scalloped sides peated with net inserts and lined with taffeta.  The underskirt was of nylon net.  She carried a white bible decorated with pink roses.

     Misses Irene and Donna Rhode attended their sister as bridesmaids.  Mrs. Sharon Rhode, sister-in-law of the bride, was Matron of honor.  Miss Carol Rhode, a cousin of the bride, was the flower girl.  All of the bridal attendants were identically gowned in peacock blue sheer nylon over whispering acetate taffeta.  Their picture hats were decorated with petite bows with a big bow on the back of the hat.  They carried pink roses.

     Mr. Robert Rhode the bride’s brother was best man.  Jerry Haley and Richard Davis, cousins of the groom were groomsmen.  Ushers were Deral Davis, a brother of the groom and Bud Clause, a cousin.

     Members of the wedding party and the immediate families attended a dinner at the home of the bride’s parents after the ceremony.

     The evening reception was held at Deerfield Center at 8:30.  Miss pat Mitchel, a cousin of the bride, was in charge of the guest book.

     The bride’s mother wore a romance blue sheath dress and her corsage was red roses.  Mrs. Davis wore an aqua dress. 

     After a one week’s wedding trip the young couple will be at home in DeWitt, Michigan.

     Out of town guests were present from Lansing, Beal City, Flint, Saginaw, Mt. Pleasant, Eaton Rapids, Dimondale, Mason, Holt, Six Lakes, Charlotte, Leaton, Wisconsin and Texas.   (includes picture of bride and groom)

 

112.  Ernest LeRoy (Roy) Dayringer                                                                      Obituary (p 19)

Ernest Dayringer

     Funeral services were June 4 at the Edgewood Church of God for Ernest LeRoy (Roy) Dayringer, 72, 940 S. Ransom Rd., rural Ithaca, who died June 1 at Gratiot Community Hospital.  Rev. Hubert Johnston and Rev. George Bush officiated with burial in the North Star Cemetery.  Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca, was in charge of arrangements.

     Mr. Dayringer was born in Henry County, Ohio, March 17, 1899.  He resided in Sickles for 45 years.  On June 16, 1920, he married Irma Shaw, who survives.

     Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Aumaugher, Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Kathryn Wight, Alma, and Mrs. Carron Odokara, Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Shaw, Ithaca and Mrs. Lillian Bare, Ashley, and three brothers, Bryan, Ithaca, Howard, Flint, and Frank, St. Louis.

 

113.  Florence Anna (McCarthy) Dean                                                                  Obituary (p 8)

Walt Dean’s Mother Dies At Big Rapids

     Florence Anna Dean, died at Bloomfield Convalescent Home April 24, 1967.  She was born August 24, 1884 in Big Rapids.

     Mrs Dean taught school in Big Rapids and was a nurse.

     Services were held on Wednesday, April 26, 1967 at 10:30 a.m. at the St Vincent de Paul Church.  Fr Edward Roczen officiating.  Interment was in St Mary’s Cemetery in Big Rapids, Michigan.

      Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Deckard of Mt Pleasant; sons Walter Dean of Shepherd, Joseph Dean of San Mates, California; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; brothers: John McCarthy of Big Rapids; Joe and Bill McCarthy of Detroit; sisters; Marie McCarthy and Stella Tucker of Toledo.

 

 

114.  Charles DeBois                                                                                               Obituary (p 18)

Charles DeBois of Route 3, Shepherd died December 6.  He was born November 25, 1907 in Clare.

     Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 9, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the J. J. Rush Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, with Rev. Crabbe officiating.  Burial will be in Calvery Cemetery.

     He is survived by his wife, Vergal, two daughters, Agatha Packer of Shepherd, Jo Kistler of Arlington Heights Ill; one son Kenneth of Cadillac; two brothers,  Gerald of Lansing, and Kenneth of Pontiac, two sisters Belle Smith of Holley, Garnette Beach of Pontiac and 13 grandchildren.

 

115.  Elvia Denton                                                                                                    Obituary (p 17)

Rural Shepherd Woman Dies At Saginaw

     Elvia Denton 63, of R-1 Shepherd passed away Sunday, February 24 in the Saginaw General Hospital.

     She was born in Saginaw on February 20, 1900.

     Rev. Herbert Maguire officiated at the funeral services held Tuesday, February 26 from the Stinson Funeral Home with interment in Kelly Cemetery in Greendale Township.

     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hugh Robinson of Shepherd; one son, William Griffin of Saginaw; three step daughters, Mrs. Marie Jewel and Mrs. Isabella Roberts of Shepherd, Mrs. Mary Diehl of Clearwater, Florida; two stepsons Jack and Roy Denton of Mt Pleasant also twelve grandchildren.

 

116.  Teresa Ann DeRushia                                                                                    Obituary (p 13)

Granddaughter of Mrs. Ellen Lynch Passes Saturday

     Mass of the Angels in Memory of Teresa Ann DeRushia, daughter of Tom and Patricia DeRushia, born May 5, 1963.

     Date of death was July 4, 1964 at Alma, Michigan.

     Services were held at St Mary’s Church July 6, 1964 at 11:00 a.m.  Father Richard Rabideau officiated.  Interment was at the Riverside Cemetery at Alma.

 

God’s Garden

God’s Garden has need of a little glower.

It has grown for a time her below.

But in tender love He took it above.

In more favorable cline to grow.

Suffer little Children to come unto Me.

For of such is the Kingdom of God.

 

117.  Carl Dickinson                                                                                     Obituary (p 20)

Carl Dickinson Dies At Alma

     Carl Dickinson, 73, of 9200 South Green Road, Shepherd died last Thrusday, August 19 at the Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma where he had been a patient for about three weeks.  He was born in Gratiot County on May 10, 1898 and was a salesman for Economy Mills.

     Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 22 at the Stinson Funeral Home in Mt Pleasant, with Rev. Malcolm Brown officiating, interment was in the Riverside Cemetery.

     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Norene) Wardrop of Ft. Lawton, Washington; five grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Lee (Iva) Loomis of Shepherd.  His wife preceded him in death in July of 1970.

 

DICKINSON - We wish to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the illness of Carl

     Dickinson.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the nurses at Gratiot Community Hospital for this professional and personal attention during his

     illness.

We express our appreciation for the service conducted by Rev. Brown, the professional services provided by Stinson Funeral

     Home and the pall bearers.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wardrop

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Loomis

 

118.  James David Doepker                                                                                    Marriage (p 24)

Jeaneen May Davidson and James David Doepker were united in marriage in a November 7 ceremony at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Shepherd.  Rev. Edward Boucher officiated at the Nuptial Mass at an altar graced with white mums and red carnations.

     Parents of the bridal couple are Mr. and Mrs. Willard Davidson of 96 South Meridian Road, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doepker of Shepherd.

     John Gorman cousin of the groom was soloist.  He was accompanied by Mrs. Cecil Swenson at the organ.

     The bride, given in marriage by her father, approached the altar wearing a gown of ivory poie de soie fashioned with beaded alonson lace enhancing the ruffled high rise neckline, Elizabethian sleeves, and the empire waistline.  From her waistline fell softly an aline floor length skirt which extended into a cathedral train.  Her matching bonnet headpiece was held secure by English illusion veiling and she carried an arrangement of red forever roses, baby carnations and baby breath.  During the ceremony the bride placed a bouquet of red roses at the altar of the Blessed Virgin.

     The brides sister, Mrs. Stephen Lentz, was the matron of honor.  The bridesmaids were Karen Doepker and Kay Doepker sisters of the groom.  The attendants wore identical gowns with ruffled corded lace collars jabots and bishop sleeves. accented with ruby red covered buttons.  From their empire waistline sashed with circular buckles fell ruby velvet skirts.  Dior bows flattered their Bandeaux headpieces and they carried nosegays of dusty rose carnations and red roses.

     The groomsmen were Ti__ Davidson, brother of the bride and Philip Curtiss, friend of the groom from Owosso.  Seating the guests were James Kunik and Jack Whitmore, Billy Davidson was ring bearer.

     The dinner and reception was held immediately following the wedding at the Elk’s Club.  Doris LaVier cousin of the bride was in charge of the guest book.  Mrs. Onstott aunt of the groom and Mrs. Jean Kornexl served the wedding cake.

     The brides mother greeted the guests wearing a two piece eggshell knit suit with brown accessories.  The bridegroom’s mother wore a two piece beige brocaded dress with gold accessories.  The mothers wore corsages of white phalaenopsis orchids.

     When the couple left for their honeymoon in Florida the bride wore a red and black plaid suit with ack paten accessories.  The newly weds are now at 425 West Wright Ave., Shepherd, Michigan.

     Honored guests were the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert LaVier of Midland.

     The bride was a graduate from Bullock Creek High School and her husband is a Shepherd High School and Ferris State College graduate.  The groom is an employee of McKay Press in Midland.

(includes picture of couple)

 

119.  Sue Doepker                                                                                                   Misc (p 26)

Mr. and mrs. Ray Doepker, of Owosso, former residents of Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter Sue, to Jeffery Lee Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark of Marysvile.

     The couple is planning a July 3 wedding.

(includes a picture of Sue)

 

120.  Vicki Sue Doepker                                                                                          Marriage (p 35)

Doepker - Ross, Speak Vows

     Vicki Sue Deopker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doepker of 207 Cottage Street, Shepherd became the bride of James Carl Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ross of rural Shepherd at the St. Vincent de Paul Church Sturday September 28, 1963 at 11:30  A.M. with Father Edward Roczen officiating.

     The bride given away by her father gowned in a floor length gown of silk organza over taffeta.  The fitted bodice was accented by re-embroidered aleion love medalions and seed pearls that cascaded down the front of the dress, long tapered sleeves & a scoop neckline were featured.  The chapel train was bustled for the reception.  Her boufant veil was imported silk illusion, held in place by a crown of tiny orange blossoms and pearlized leaves.  Her only jewelry was a tiny gold cross a gift of the bridegroom.

     The brides flowers were a cascade of pink sweetheart roses entwined with ivy.

      Maid of Honor Carolyn Siefker cousin of the bride, of Saline Michigan, Bridesmaids Sharon Ross, sister of the groom, Shepherd and Becky Adams, friend of the bride of Shepherd.

     The bridesmaids wore powder blue peau de sole floor length dresses, scooped necklines with Italian length sleeves.  The controlled belled skirt with soft unpressed pleats in the back was accented by large flat bow streaming to hemline, matching rose petals with boufant veils were their headpieces.  Bridesmaids flowers were colonial bouquets of pink carnations surrounded by white carnations.

     The Maid of honors dress was the same as bridesmaids only in Cattillion Blue.  Her flowers were a colonial bouquet of white carnations surrounded by pink carnations.

     Flower Girl Dee Ann Doepker sister of the bride wore a powder blue peau de sole floor length dress with scoop meckline and Italian length sleeves and semi-full skirt with large flat bow in the back.  She dropped red rose petals.  Ring bearer was Douglas Schultheiss, cousin of the groom.

     Best Man was Mike Miller, of Midland, friend of the groom.  Groomsmen were Bill Ross, brother of the groom, of St. Louis and Boyd Curtiss of Winn.  Ushers were Jack Ross, brother of the groom, and John Doepker, brother of the bride.

     The brides mother chose a sheath dress of autumn beige brocade with brown accessories.  The Bridegrooms mother wore a sheath dress of pale blue brocade and matching shoes with white gloves and purse.

     The wedding breakfast was served at the Kitchenette Restaurant in Shepherd.

     A reception was held at the C.S.A. Hall St Louis at 8 p.m. in the evening for three-hundred guests.  The grooms aunt, Mrs. Alverta Sauder of Midland made the wedding cake.  Marsha Schultheiss cousin of the groom attended the guest book.  Mrs. Lois Moeggenberg of St. Johns aunt of the bride and Mrs. Edma Siefker of Saline, aunt of the bride served the cake.

     The couple left on a wedding trip in Northern Michigan and are now at home on route three Shepherd.

     The bride is a graduate of the Shepherd High School class of 1962, and the Groom is also a graduate of shepherd High School with the class of 1963 and is a farmer.

     Out of town guests were from New York, Midland, St. Louis, Alma, Mt Pleasant, Weidman, Saginaw, Coleman, St. Johns, Strugis, Clare, Brighton, Pontaic, Flint, Ohio and Bay City.

     Special guests were the brides grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roethlisberger and Mr. Edward Doepker.

(includes picture of bride and groom)

 

121.  McKinley (Mack) Earegood                                                                           Obituary (p 18)

McKinley Earegood Dies At Home

     McKinley (Mack) Earegood, __, of Route 3, Shepherd died at his home Monday, April 12, 1965.  He was born in LaGrange County, Indiana, September 22, 1996.

     Mr. Earegood was a Veteran of World War I and a life resident of the Shepherd area.

     Funeral services will be held this afternoon Wednesday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Priest officiating.  Interment will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge.

     Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Commings, of Route 3, Shepherd, a son, LaVern Earegood of Lansing, Michigan; 5 grandchildren, one brother, James Earegood of St. Louis, Michigan; and two sisters, Rhea Condon of Alma, and Ruby Bott of Gaines, Michigan.

 

122.  Alice Marie Easton                                                                                          Obituary (p 16)

Alice Easton Dies in Grand Rapids

     Mrs. Alice Marie Easton of 405 W. Main Street, Edmore, Mich., who was born in Belvidere Township, Montcam County August 10, 1010 passed away September 8, 1970 at the Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michgian.

     The services were held at the Stebbins Funeral Home at Edmore, Michigan September 11, 1970 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Arlo Vandlen officiating and intement in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Six Lakes, Michigan.

     She is survived by her husband, John A. Easton, one brother, Clyde Johnson of Edmore; six sisters, Mrs. Edith Whitney of Kalamazoo; Mrs. Sylvia Lee of Big Rapids; Mrs. Thelma Christofferson of Grand Rapids; Mrs. Eunice Joley of Wheeler and Mrs. Helen Sample of Six Lakes.

 

123.  Sharon Louise Edgar                                                                         Misc (p 41)

Bride-Elect --

     Mr. and Mrs. James Edgar of Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon Louise, to Petty Officer 3/c, James Eugene Hynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hynes also of Shepherd.  The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Mrs. Joyce Edgar.  She is presently employed at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland.  Her fiance is stationed at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes.  No definite date has been set for the wedding.

(includes picture of Sharon)

 

124.  Janet Mary Ehler                                                                                             Marriage (p 33)

Janet Mary Ehler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ehler of Route 1, Shepherd, exchanged wedding vows with Mr. Thomas Oberliesen of Center Line, Michigan in a noon ceremony at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Saturday, June 24.  Rev. Father Roczen, the pastor, was the celebrant of the Nuptual Mass.

     The bride was lovely in a white silk organza over satin gown with lace appliques studded with sequins on the bodice and front of skirt.  Organza roses held the pleating which flowed __m the side front to the back of the gown, where the skirt fell into a chapel train.  She wore a sequin crown draped with a finger tip veil, and she carried a cascade of white roses with ivy.

     Judy Ehler, the bride’s sister was maid of honor and a sister of the groom, Susanna Oberliesen of Center Line, was the bridesmaid.  Junior bridesmaids were Kathy Ehler, another sister of the bride, and Gerry Smith, a niece of the groom, also from Center Line.

     Richard Oberliesen served his brother as best man and Don Beck, also of Center Line, was groomsman.

     The bridal attendants were similarly attired in ice blue chiffon over taffeta with belled skirts, scooped necklines and three-quarter length sleeves, dramatically set off with two chiffon roses at the back.  They wore rose hats and blue satin shoes.  Their pearl necklaces were a gift from the bride.  Their flowers were cascades of variegated pink carnations with ivy. 

     Miss Margaret Simon was the organist.  Miss Frances Promate of Detroit was the guest soloist.

     The main altar of the church was decorated with bouquets of white peonies, while the side altars had bouquets of pink peonies.  There were approximately one hungred seventy five guests in attendance.

     A reception-diinner was held at the Engers in Mt. Pleasant immediately following the church ceremony.  Miss Mary Murphy of Mt. Pleasant was in charge of the Guest Book.

   Mrs. Ehler, the mother of the bride, received the guests in a blue lace dress with white accessories.  She wore a white rose corsage.

     Following a wedding trip the couple will make their home in Detroit where the groom, a son of Frank Oberliesen of Center Line, is employed.

     Out of town guests were present from Iowa, Minnesota, Farmington, Detroit, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Center Line, Warren, Mt. Clemens, Sandusky, Dearborn, Flint, Ferndale and Madison Heights.

(includes a picture of the bride)

 

125.  Walter S Emmer Jr                                                                                          Misc (p 42)

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hetherington of 312 Eastlawn Drive, Midland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jo Ann to Walter S. Emmer jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Emmer Sr., of Haslett.

     Jo Ann is a graduate of the Midland High School and employed at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland and her fiancee is employed at the Oldsmobile in Lansing.

     A June wedding is being planned.

     Jo Ann is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hetherington and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coomer of Shepherd.

(includes a picture of Jo Ann)

 

126.  Joseph Fanning                                                                                              Obituary (p 3)

Joseph Fanning, 42, Killed In Early Morning Auto Accident

     Mr. Joseph Fanning was killed instantly early Tuesday A.M. when his truck hit a tree on the County Line Road between Midland and Isabella Counties.

     Joseph Fanning was born August 23, 1922 in Boyne Falls, and died Tuesday, October 6.

     He was a veteran of World War II.  Mr. Fanning is survived by his wife, Evelyn, three daughters: Mary Jane, JoAnne and Suzanne, one son, Richard all at home.  Three step-daughters, Miss Shirley Horbath of Lansing, Mrs. Rose Mary Cronin of Lansing, Miss Linda Horbath of Alma, three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mildred Clark of Tucson, Arizona, one brother, Mr. Bernard Fanning who was killed in World War II.  Also leaves a host of relatives and friends.

     Rosary Service will be held at the Garber Funeral Home on Thursday evening, October 8 at 88:00 p.m. 

     Military Funeral Services will be held Friday morning, October 9 at 10:00 a.m. from the Garber Funeral Home with Father Edward Roczen officiating.

     Burial will be in St Vincent de Paul Cemetery

 

FANNING - We wish to extend our sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy and their help by bringing food and harvesting the beans at the passing of our husband and father.  Our special thanks to Father Roczen for his reassuring words and encouragement, Garbers for funeral arrangements, Margaret Simon for music, V.F.W. Auxiliary, and St Vincent de Paul Ladies Altar Society for the lovely dinner, V.F.W. for military honors and Dr Goblirsch for his thoughtfulness, God Bless each of you.  The Joe Fanning Family

 

127.  Pamela Kay Farnan                                                                                        Misc (p 24)

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Farnan are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Pamela Kay to Rick Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson of Shepherd.

     Pam and Rick are both graduates of the Shepherd High School with the class of 1972.  She is employed at the Gould Drug Store, and he is employed at Brown’s Standard Service in Shepherd.  Not date has been set for the wedding.

(includes picture of Pamela)

 

128.  Sandra Joe Farnan                                                                                         Misc (p 24)

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Farnan are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Joe, to Gary Koester, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. (Dick) Koester of rural Shepherd.  Sandy and Gary are 1969 graduates of Shepherd High School and are both seniors at Michigan State University.  Gary will be a veterinarian when he graduates.  No date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Sandra)

 

129.  Arnold F Feltman                                                                                             Obituary (p 7)

Arnold Feltman Passes Saturday

     Arnold F Feltman, 125 Chippewa Street, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 17.  He was born September 13, 1889 in Putman County, Ohio.  Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, October 21, at St Vincent de Paul Church with Rev Father Harold Feltman as celebrant.  Burial was in St Vincent de Paul Cemetery.

     Mr Feltman moved to Shepherd in 1919 and was a field man for the former Isabella Sugar Company for many years.  He was married on February 22, 1922 to Josephine Kleman at St John’s Church in Glandorf, Ohio and they celebrated their Golden Anniversary on February 22, 1961.

     Survived by his wife, Josephine, 3 sons, George and Elmer of Shepherd, Rev Father Harold of Frankford, 4 daughters, Mrs. Lucile Dill and Mrs. Donelda Kalmar both of Shepherd, Mrs. Lucinda Smolek of St Louis, and Mrs Mary Ann Warnimont of Miller City, Ohio and one brother Harry of St Louis, 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

     Rosary services were held on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the J.J. Rush Funeral Home in Mt Pleasant.

 

130.  Coleen Feltman                                                                                               Misc (p 45)

Birthday Celebrations

     Thirty four relatives and friends met at 7:00 at the I.O.O.F. Hall Tuesday evening April 4 for a surprise birthday party on Miss Kathleen Williams and Mrs. Alice Minser, both of Riverdale.

     Three cakes were beautifully decorated for the event by Mrs. Minser who planned the party for Kathleen, Mrs. Helen Yarnell for both girls and Mrs. Donna DeLong for Mrs. Minser.

     Playing pepper and dancing were the entertainment for the evening after which the cake and ice cream were served.  The two ladies then opened their many lovely gifts.

     Coleen Feltman, 10 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Feltman was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party held at her home last Thursday afternoon at 4:30.  Her ten guests were school chums.  They enjoyed refreshments of cake and ice cream, played games and records.  Coleen received many lovely and useful gifts.

(picture)

 

131.  Gabriel A Feltman                                                                                           Obituary (p 7)

Gabriel A Feltman Dies Friday Evening

     Gabriel A Feltman, 52 of Route 2, Shepherd died last Friday evening, August 22.  He was born September 22, 1917 in Ottawa, Ohio.

     Mr Feltman has been associated with the Brattin Lumber Company for a number of years.  He came to Shepherd in 1918, was a member of the V.F.W. St Vincent de Paul Church and the Knights of Columbus he also served in the Air Force in World War II.

     Funeral services were held Monday, August 25 at 11 a.m. at the St Vincent de Paul Church, Father Edward Boucher officiated, with burial in the church cemetery.  Garber Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

     Surviving are his wife, Helen; one daughter, Teresa, and one son, Christopher, both at home; six sisters: Mrs Sally Heil of Carson City, Mrs Emma Russell of Muskegon, Mrs Edna Dean and Mrs Rita Gail both of Shepherd, Mrs Margaret Remesoski of Taylor, Mrs Mildred Miller of Mt Pleasant, Mrs Ruth Courter and Mrs Catherine Courter both of Alma; four brothers: Wilbert, Leo, and John all of Shepherd and Vern of Dearborn Heights, also several nieces and nephews.

 

FELTMAN - Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness shown to us at the time of the loss of our husband and father Gabriel”Gabe” Feltman.

     We would like to give a special thanks to Dr Dearing and the Central Michigan Community Hospital ambulance drivers; to Monsignor Dunphy and Father Boucher; to Garber Funeral Home; to the Knights of Columbus Council #29667, Alma, for coming as a group for their Rosary; to the members of the Joe Ulsh Post #1215, to the Altar Society of St Vincent de Paul Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of Joe Ulsh Post #8215 V.F.W. for the dinner; and to all the people who send cards, flowers and food.  May God bless all of you.

Helen Feltman

Teresa and Christopher Feltman

 

132.  Josephine (Klemen) Feltman                                                                        Obituary (p 7)

Josephine Feltman Dies Saturday

     Mrs. Josephine Feltman, 78 of Shepherd died at the Medical care Facility Saturday, August 2.  She was born April 28, 1891 in Glandorf, Ohio.  She came to Michigan in 1919 and has lived in the Shepherd area since that time.

     She is survived by three sons, George and Elmer of Shepherd, Fr Harold Feltman of Frankfort; four daughters, Mrs Lucille Dill and Mrs Donelda Kalmar of Shepherd, Mrs Lucinda Smolek of St Louis and Mrs Mary Ann Warnimont of Miller City, Ohio; a sister, Mrs Ann Reanon of Lima, Ohio, two brothers, Elmer Klemen of Ottawa, Ohio and Herman Klemen of Springfield, Ohio, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 5 at 11 a.m. from St Vincent de Paul Church Father Harold Feltman will be celebrant at the Mass assisted by Fr Raymond Moeggenborg of Lake Odessa and Fr Vern Surminski of Marine City.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Garber Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

FELTMAN - We wish to thank the Shepherd Clinic, the Davis Clinic, Pleasant Manor, Isabella Medical Facility, Central Michigan Community Hospital for the care extended to our beloved mother who passed away recently.  The Garber Funeral Home also friends who extended a helping hand also for the Floral and Spiritual Bouquets.  And to Father Moeggenberg, Father Sierminski, and Father Boucher for their consoling words.

     The Altar Society for the splendid meal and gifts of food and the V.F.W. for the use of the hall.  May we thank you and God Bless you all.

The family of Mrs. Arnold Feltman

 

133.  Michael Jay Feltman                                                                                       Misc (p 41)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monroe of Coleman announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Ann Monroe, to Michael Jay Feltman, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Feltman of Shepherd.

     Flans are being made for a June wedding of next year.

(includes a picture of Shirley)

 

134.  Michael Jay Feltman                                                                                       Marriage (p 41)

Monroe - Feltman Vows Exchanged

     Shirley Monroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monroe of Coleman, and Michael Feltman son of Mr. and Mrs. George Feltman of Shepherd were united in marriage at the St. Phillip Neri Church in Coleman Saturday, June 1.

     Father Shine officiated at the double ring wervice.  The altar was decorated with white gladiolots and mums.

     The bride wore a ballerina length gown of white “I Do” taffeta with long pointed sleeves, appliqued neckline of embroidered lily and leaves in a side effect.  Her fingertip veil was held by a tiara of seed pearls.  She carried an orchid and ivy on a white satin cross.

     Matron of honor was Marlene Feltman sister-in-law of the groom.  Her dress was shite velacray over petal pink nylon organdy.  Headpiece was same material as dress.  She carried pink and white carnation with ivy.

     Lorraine Lattimer cousin of the bride was bridesmaid, her dress and head piece was blue velaeray and her headpiece matched her dress.  She carried blue and white carnations with ivy.

     Bernard Feltman, brother of the groom was best man, and Richard Feltman cousin of the groom was groomsman.  Robert and Jim Monroe, brothers of the bride were ushers.  Alecia Asadorian of Midland was soloist.

     The brides mother wore a white sheath dress with green print jacket, with white accessories.  The grooms mother wore a dress of blue and white chiffon, with white accessories, they both wore prink rose corsages.

     A reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Mt. Pleasant.

     The bride is a 1962 graduate of Coleman High School.

     The couple will live at Route 1, Shepherd.

 

135.  Ferens, Goit, Robinson                                                                                  Misc (p 20)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends, relatives and club members for the many acts of kindness shown to us during our recent bereavement.

Mr. and Mrs. John Ferens

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Goit

Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson

 

136.  Omer Edward Fisher                                                                           Obituary (p 15)

Omer Fisher Dies At CMC Hospital

     Omer Edward Fisher, 62 of Route 3, Shepherd died at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant Monday, January 10, 1966.  He was born November 10, 1903 in Ohio.  Mr. Fisher was a life resident of this community and a farmer by trade.

     Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 1965 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home, Rev Lester Priest officiating, with interment in the Salt River Cemetery.

 

FISHER - We wish to thank all of our friends, relatives and neighbors for the flowers, cards, food and sympathy during the illness and death of my husband and our father, Omer Fisher.  A special thanks to Rev. Priest for his comforting words and the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Post 8215 for the lovely meal, Garbers Funeral Home, Drs. of the Shepherd Clinic and nurses of the C.M.C. Hospital.  All were greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Omer Fisher and family

 

137.  Rober J Fitzgerald                                                                                           Obituary (p 17)

Rober J. Fitzgerald Life Long Resident Of County Passes

     Rober J. Fitzgerald, of Route 3 Shepherd, a life-long resident of Isabella County, died late Tuesday night, November 18, at the Central Michigan Community Hospital.

     Born on November 24, 1893, Mr. Fitzgerald was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I.

     Rev. Lloyd Hansen officiated at the funeral services held at the Garber Funeral Home on Friday, November 20, interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

     He is survived by two brothers William and Floyd both of Shepherd and several nieces and nephews.

 

138.  Vena Childs Fitzgerald                                                                                   Obituary (p 13)

Vena Childs Fitzgerald Dies At Battle Creek

     Vena Childs Fitzgerald, born January 25, 1890 to Herbert and Minnie J. Childs, passed away at a hospital in Battle Creek on January 26, at the age of 72, after a long illness.

     Vena was baptized into the Church of Christ of Shepherd as a young girl.  She was married to Grover Fitzgerald who preceded her in death in 1947.  She had made her home in Battle Creek for many years.

     Surviving are two brothers.  Warren Childs of Diamondale, and Clarence Childs of Shepherd, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Acker of Battle Creek, also several nieces and nephews.

     Services were held January 28 at the Farley Funeral Home in Battle Creek and graveside services at the Salt River Cemetery.

 

139.  William J Fitzpatrick                                                                                         Obituary (p 14)

Wm. Fitzpatric Dies At Golden Acres In St. Louis

     William J Fitzpatrick of Route 2, Shepherd died Thursday, November 25 at Golden Acres in St. Louis.  He was born on September 24, 1885.

     Funeral services were held on Monday, November 29th at 10 a.m. in St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Winn with Father Hugh King officiating.  Burial was in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Hubbardston.

     Surviving are his wife, Edna, his sons, Robert of Lansing; Leeland of Perrington; Melvin of Ithaca and Stanley of Crosswell; one daughter, Mrs. Leeland (Mildred) Jennings, of Lansing; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  J.J. Rush Funeral Home of Mt Pleasant was in charge of arrangements.

 

140.  Jerome C Flood                                                                                               Obituary (p    )

Jerome C. Flood

     Jerome C. Flood II, 21, resident of Clare, R 3, Vernon township, Isabella county, died in a motorcycle-truck accident July 29 near Clare.  He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:30 p.m.

     He was the son of Jerome and Gladys Flood, born June 27, 1950 at Mt Pleasant.  He was a life resident of the Vernon community, graduated from Clare high school with the class of 1968, and was a member of St Cecilia Catholic Church.  He was a projectionist for a theater and attended Mid Michigan Community College.

     Surviving are his parents Jerome and Gladys Flood, three brothers, Thomas Van Hoose of Clare, James and Joseph Flood at home; four sisters, Mrs Donald Cobb of Midland, Mrs Gilbert Watson of Coleman, Mrs Richard DeMoines of Clare and Mrs Floyd Graham, Biloxi, Miss, also nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

     Funeral rites were held Monday morning at 10:30 at St Cecilia Church, Fr John Hoogterp officiating.  Interment in the church cemetery.

     Prayer services were held Sunday evening at 8:00 at the Stephenson-Doherty Funeral Home.

 

141.  Cecelia Florian                                                                                     Obituary (p 6)

Obituary (1956)

Cecelia Florian, 88, was born December 30, 1867 in Delphos Ohio to Aloysius and Benedictine Jettinghoff Florian and passed away at the Little Sisters Home in Grand Rapids, March 29, 1956.

     Rosary services were held at the Garber Funeral Home and the funeral services were held at the St Patrick's Church at Irishtown Monday morning at ten o’clock with Fr Hart, Fr Moeggenburg and Fr VanGesels officiating.

     Interment was made in the Irishtown cemetery.  Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

 

142.  Mary Bernice (Courter) Florian                                                                      Obituary (p 6)

Bernice Florian Services To Be Held Friday, Nov. 22

     The body of Mary Bernice Florian of rural Shepherd was recovered in a drainage ditch northwest of her home on Jerseyville Road, one-half mile east of Mission Road at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday morning after law enforcement agencies and over 100 volunteers searched for her throughout Monday night.

     Mrs. Florian was found in several feet of water, and although investigation is being conducted it is assumed that she may have drowned in the drainage ditch.

     Dr. Howard Dearing pronounced her dead at the scene.

     Red Cross workers from Mt Pleasant were on the scene Monday night and Tuesday morning providing coffee and donuts for more than 100 searchers.

     Mrs. Florian was born October 2, 1901, is survived by two sisters, Marcella Adams of Lansing and Sister Maria Gabriel of Detroit; five brothers, Leonard and Frank Courter of Lansing; Wallace and John Courter of Detroit and Robert Courter of Tuscon, Arizona. 

     She was a member of the Altar Society of the St Patrick’s Irishtown Church.

     Rosary services will be held Thursday evening, November 21, 8:30 at the Garber Funeral Home.

     Funeral services will be held Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m. at the St Patrick’s Irishtown Church, with interment in the St Patrick’s Cemetery.

 

143.  Theresa Marie Florian                                                                                    Obituary (p 6)

Funeral Services Held Saturday, Aug. 24 For Theresa Maria Florian

     Funeral services for Theresa Marie Florian, a resident of Flushing for the past 20 years, were held Saturday, August 24 from the St Robert’s Catholic Church in Flushing with interment in St Patrick’s Cemetery at Irishtown.

     Miss Florian died Wednesday, August 21 in Hurley Hospital at Flint.

     She was born August 27, 1903 in Shepherd and had taught in the Flushing school system for twenty years.  She was a member of St Robert’s Catholic Church in Flint and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary.

     Surviving are two brothers; Francis and William of Shepherd; one sister Mrs Christina Moss of Blanchard; three nieces and six nephews.

 

144.  Bessie A Foland                                                                                              Obituary (p 13)

Mrs. Foland Taken by Death

     Mrs. Bessie A Foland, 81, of Traverse City and formerly of Mt Pleasant, died Tuesday night at Munson Hospital in Traverse City after an extended illness.

      Mrs. Foland was born April 24, 1881 in southern Michigan and on June 24, 1903 was married to Dr George A Foland, who died on March 4, 1949.  The Folands lived in Mt Pleasant until coming to Traverse City in 1944.

     Mrs. Foland was a member of Mt Pleasant ME Church, for which she was organist and soloist for many years.  She belonged to the Mt Pleasant order of Eastern Star, was deputy city clerk of Mt Pleasant road commission for many years, and also had been secretary to Dean Barns of Central Michigan University.

     She is survived by:  a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth W Tinker of Traverse City; three grandchildren, Mrs. Robert Pincumbe of Flint, Mrs. Kaye Knoll of Traverse City, and Kimball Tinker, also of Traverse City; four great grandchildren; and several cousins.

     Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Stinson funeral home in Mt Pleasant, Rev Warren Brown of Traverse City Central Methodist Church officiating, with burial in the family lot in Mt Pleasant Riverside cemetery.

     The body repose at Martinson funeral home in traverse City until being taken to Mt Pleasant today.

 

 

 

 

145.  Terry Lynn Foote                                                                                             Misc (p 22)

Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Carey of Shepherd, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ellen, to Mr. Terry Foote, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Foote, of Vestaburg.  No definite date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Margaret)

 

146.  Terry Lynn Foote                                                                                             Marriage (p 22)

St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd was the scene of a lovely double wedding on Friday morning, April 7 in which Margaret Ellen Carey exchanged marriage vows with Terry Lynn Foote of Elwell and Jacquelyn Veronica Carey became the bride of Robert D. Cline of Shepherd.  The girls are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Carey of Shepherd.  Mr. Foote is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Foote of Edmore.  Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cline of 219 Dearing Drive, Shepherd, are the parents of Robert Cline.

     The altar of the Church was decorated with Easter lilies for the ten o’clock Nuptial High Mass celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Edward Roczen.

     Miss Margaret Simon, Church organist, accompanied Miss Caroline Whalen as she sang the responses of the Mass and two solos.

     Margaret Ellen was lovely in a chantily-like lace over taffeta and elbow length sleeves.  The back of the skirt was gathered vertically, with a straight panel in front, and a sweeping train.  The gown was designed and created by Mrs. Donald Carey, sister-in-law of the bride.  The shoulder length veil was secured to a crown-type headpiece.  She carried a bouquet of red Sweetheart roses with lilies of the valley and ivy, cascade style.

     Margaret’s attendants included her sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Duffy as bridesmaid and another sister, Mrs. Karen Kanine as Matron of Honor.  The former chose a beige sheer dacron batiste gown with a lace over-jacket.  Her accompanying accessories were dark beige.  Mrs. Kanine’s dress was similar in a becoming mint green, with beige accessories.  Both bridal attendants carried red Sweetheart roses and carnations on a fan.

     Mr. Foote chose Philip Kyser as his Best Man and Douglas Pratt as Groomsman.

     The new Mrs. Cline’s dark beauty was enhanced by a white strapless silk organza ballerina length gown with a fitted lace jacket.  A shoulder length veil was fitted to a small floral hat.

    Mrs. Joan Green, sister of the groom, was a lovely bridesmaid in a lavender silk organza street length dress with matching jacket.  Mrs. Alice Beltinck, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and chose a pale blue silk organza street length dress with matching jacket.  Both attendants carried white carnations on a fan, with accessories to match their costumes.

     Gerald Cline assisted his brother as Best Man and Eugene Beltinck, brother-in-law of the bride, was Groomsman.

     A breakfast for members of the immediate families and the wedding party was held at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Carey following the double-ring ceremony.  The reception was held at the C.S.A. Hall in St. Louis in the evening.  Assisting were Mrs. Alice Schwind, an aunt of the brides, Mrs. Barney Travis, Mrs. Dean Bissell and Miss Mary Travis.

     Mrs. Foote’s bride’s cake was made and decorated by Mrs. Paul Fish, an aunt of the Groom.  The centerpiece had special significance in that it had been used by the groom’s parents at their wedding reception.  The Groom’s cake was made and decorated by his mother.

     Mrs. Carey, mother of the brides, chose a dark blue dress and wore a pink carnation corsage.  Mrs. Foote wore a lavendar print costume with a white carnation corsage.  Mrs. Cline’s powder blue outfit was accented by her red carnation corsage.

     Mrs. Foote, a graduate of Shepherd High School, is employed at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant as a Laboratory Technician.

     Mr. Foote, who was graduated from Vestaburg High School, is employed at Central Michigan University.  After a northern honeymoon, they are making their home in Shepherd.

     Mrs. Cline attended Shepherd High School.  Mr. Cline, a graduate of Shepherd High School, is employed at the IGA Store in Shepherd.  After a northern wedding trip they are making their home on North Third St. in Shepherd.

     Out of town guests were present from Vestaburg, Elwell, Merrill, Midland, Mt Pleasant, Lansing, Carson City, Flint and _ale.

 (Includes pictures of both couples)

 

147.  Gary Lee Foster                                                                                              Misc (p 13)

Accident Claims Life of Riverdale Child

     An eight-year old rural Riverdale boy, Gary Lee Foster, was fatally injured late yesterday when he fell from a trailer that was being hauled by his father on a farm in Gratiot County.

     Investigating state police troopers of the Ithaca Post said today that Gary and three brothers were riding on the back of the trailer en route to a pickle field on the farm of Charles Inman in Gratiot County.  The father, Bryan Foster, looked back seconds before the accident, and Gary and his three brothers were all sitting on the back of the railer.

     Seconds later one of the boys shouted for their father to stop as Gary had fallen off.  The youth suffered a skull fracture when the left rear wheel struck his head.

     He was taken to Gratiot Community Hospital where Coroner C J Whiting pronounced him dead.  The accident happened at approximately 5 p.m.

     Gary Lee Foster was born May 27, 1954 in Alma.  He is survived by his parents, Bryan and Thelma Foster, three brothers, Ronald, Marion and Harry, two sisters, Martha and Betty and a maternal grandfather, Mr Carl Knorr.

     The Fosters live at Route 1, Riverdale.

      Funeral services will be conducted from the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 16 with the Reverend Richard Searles officiating.  Interment will be in the Chippewa Township cemetery in Chippewa Township.

 

148.  Eugene Fox                                                                                                     Obituary (p 5)

Eugene Fox Expires At CMC Hospital (1966)

     Eugene Fox, of R-2 Shepherd died at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant Friday, February 4, 1966.  He was born January 10, 1896 in Isabella County.

     Mr Fox was a retired farmer, a life time resident of this area, Veteran of World War I, and was employed at Ferro Stamping in Mt Pleasant for 15 years.

     Funeral Services were held Monday, February 7, 1966 at 10 a.m. at St Patrick Catholic Church with Fr Bauer officiating.  Interment was in St Patrick Cemetery.  Garber Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

     Surviving are his wife, Mary, sons; Harold and Gerald of Shepherd; brothers Herman of Shepherd; Patrick of Flint; Alphonse of Mt Pleasant; Sister; Rosaleen O’Brien of Saginaw.

 

149.  Harold J Fox                                                                                                    Obituary (p 14)

Harold Fox, 33 Expires At Home

     Harold J. Fox of rural Shepherd died at his home on Monday, November 6th, following a long illness.  He was born November 16, 1934 at Mt Pleasant, Michigan.  He was the son of the late Eugene and Mary Fox.

     Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 8, at 10 a.m. at St Patricks Irishtown Church.  Father James Ecarius officiated.  Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

     Surviving are daughters, Betty and Karen of Flint, a twin brother Gerald of R-2 Shepherd.

 

150.  Leo F Fox                                                                                                         Obituary (p 5)

Leo Fox Expires At Residence (1965)

     Leo F Fox, 65, died at his home Wednesday, September 29, 1965.  He was born on December 18, 1899 in Isabella County.  Mr. Fox was a life-long resident of this community.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Mt. Pleasant.

     Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 2, 1965 at 11:00 a.m. at the Irishtown St Patrick Church with Father Bauer officiating.  Interment was in St Patrick Cemetery.  Garber Funeral Home of Shepherd was in charge of arrangements.

     Survivors are his wife, Marie daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Trecy, Shepherd; Mrs. Sharon Shaw, Shepherd; sons Patrick Fox, armed forces, Viet-Nam; Thomas Fox, Shepherd; brothers, Patrick of Flint; Eugene of Shepherd; Alphonsus, of Mt Pleasant; Herman of Mt Pleasant; Sister, Rosaleen O’Brien, of Saginaw; and six grandchildren.

 

151.  Robert Fox                                                                                                       Misc (p 37)

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Haring of Route 4, Clare, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Glenna Mae to Robert Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fox of rural Shepherd.  Robert Fox is a graduate of Shepherd High School class of 1966 and is presently employed at Central Michigan University.   A June wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Glenna Mae)

 

152.  Adonna Jean Freeman                                                                                  Misc (p 21)

Mrs. Edna M. Freeman of 812 South Fancher announces the engagement of her daughter, Adonna Jean, to Richard L. Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Monty Kennedy, 612 North Mission.  A September 5 wedding is planned.

(photo of Adonna Jean by Del’s Studio)

 

153.  Teresa Gall                                                                                                      Misc (p 41)

Honored on 73rd . Birthday

     On Sunday, August 13, Mrs. Teresa Gall was honored with a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Feltman.  The meal, featuring many Slovik dishes, was prepared by her granddaughter, Miss Teresa Feltman.  Those attending were:  Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Feltman and Chris.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gall and family of shepherd and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sherry and family of Taylor, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Mead and son, Mr. Richard Mead and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gall and family, all of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  the evening was spent in visiting and all left wishing Mrs. Gall many more birthdays.

 

154.  Paul Galletta                                                                                                    Misc (p 26)

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Utley of Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Ann to Paul Galletta of Los Angeles, Call.  Both are employed at North American Aricraft Corporation in Los Angeles.  Mr. Galletta’s parents are residents of Buffalo, New York.  A late June wedding is planned.

(includes picture of Patricia)

 

 

155.  Dan Gerome                                                                                                    Misc (p 1)

April 1, 1970

Maple Syrup Production

Dan Gerome and Claud Stump look over some of the “Souvenir” packages of Syrup that will be offered visitors. (Picture of Dan Gerome and Claud Stump)

 

156.  Beulah B (Walters) Gerow                                                                             Obituary (p 10)

Mrs. Beulah B. Gerow

     Following five months of ill health Mrs Beulah B Gerow, 75, passed away Monday, Aug 2 at the Clare Osteopathic hospital.  She had been a resident of Sheridan township for 64 years.

     Born in Angola, Ind, Aug 25, 1895, daughter of Frank and Henrietta Walters, she came with her parents to this area when she was 11 years old and attended the rural school.

     She was married to Wm Gerow Feb 22, 1964 and was active in Colonville Church of God and the WSCS when her health permitted.

     Surviving are her husband Wm Gerow, daughter Mrs. Ernest Town of Clare; a grandson and two great grandchildren, and many friends.

     Stephenson-Doherty Funeral Home conducted funeral rites, with Rev Charles Hilliard as clergyman.  Interment was in Cherry Grove cemetery Wednesday, Aug 4.

 

157.  Addie E Gibbs                                                                                      Obituary (p 3)

Addie E Gibbs, 88, Passes Wednesday

     Addie E Gibbs, (88), passed away on Wednesday, April 4th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Kissick of Route #1, Shepherd.

     She lived in this vicinity since 1886 in Greendale Township.  She was a retired teacher, and taught until she was 60 years old.  She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Midland and a member of the Gleaners Lodge.

     Services were held on Saturday, April 7, 1962 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home with Rev Jack Honeycutt officiating.  Interment was made in the Greendale Cemetery.

     Her survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Robert Kissick of Route #1; two sons, Leslie Gibbs of Route #1 Shepherd and Clark Gibbs of Midland, Mich; five grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Bertha White of Orlando, Florida.

 

158.  Albert M Gilmore                                                                                              Obituary (p 12)

Albert Gilmore Passes Thursday

     Albert M Gilmore died Thursday evening at the Central Michigan Community Hospital at the age of 92.

     Mr Gilmore was a retired farmer and a member of the Chippewa Township Farm Bureau.  He served the township as treasurer for nearly 10 years, and was a charter member of the Chippewa Evangelical United Brethren Church.

     He was born in Wilmont, Ohio on March 20, 1872 and came to the Mt Pleasant area while a teenager, and spent the remainder of his life here.  He is the father of the present Isabella County Clerk, Maynard Gilmore.

     Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 10 at the Garber Funeral Home in Shepherd with the Rev Lloyd Hansen officiating.  Interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are a son, Maynard of Mt Pleasant, three grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.  His wife preceded him in death in April of 1964, one brother Weller Gilmore, of Shepherd, and a half-brother, Ferris Flory of Mt Pleasant.

 

159.  Joyce Ann Gilmore                                                                                         Misc (p 37)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gilmore of rural Shepherd, announce the engagement of their daughter, Joyce Ann, to Tim Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Martin of rural Mt. Pleasant.  The prospective bride groom is employed at Fisher Body in Lansing.

     A June wedding is planned.

(includes a picture of Joyce)

 

160.  Oliver Weller Gilmore                                                                          Obituary (p 12)

Oliver Gilmore Dies At CMC Hospital June 30th

     Oliver Weller Gilmore, 88, died June 30, 1965 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital.  He was born January 2, 1877.

     Mr Gilmore was a farmer, real estate dealer, Member of the Methodist Church, life member of Salt River Lodge 288 F.&A.M.  He retired to Shepherd 15 years ago.

     Funeral services were held Saturday, July 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev Lester Priest officiating.   Interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are his wife Hulda, daughters Hazel Glee Fortney of Shepherd; Pauline Owen of Chaplean, Ont. Five Grandchildren and one step-brother Pharis Flory of Mt Pleasant.

 

161.  Rachel Margaret (Kennedy) Gilmore                                                            Obituary (p 12)

Rachel Gilmore Passes April 17 At CMC Hospital

     Rachel Margaret Gilmore of R-4 Mt Pleasant, Michigan was born on December 16, 1871 in Isabella County, Union Township and died on April 17, 1963 at Central Michigan Community Hospital.

     She was a life resident of Isabella County.

     Funeral services were held April 19 at 2 p.m. at E U B Church with Rev Sweard Walton officiating.  Interment was made in Salt River Cemetery.  Garber Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

     Survivors are husband, Albert M Gilmore, one son Maynard Gilmore, 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and one brother, George Kennedy of Mt Pleasant.

 

162.  Gary Lee Gimmey                                                                                           Misc (p 23)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sandra, to Gary Lee Gimmey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gimmey.  No date has been selected for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Sandra)

 

 

163.  Alma R Girven                                                                                     Obituary (p 20)

Alma R. Girven Expires Jan. 11

     Mrs. Alma R. Girven, 68, of fural St. Louis, passed away at her home Wednesday, January 11.  She had been in poor health for the past four years.

     Mrs. Girven was born in Monticello, Ohio on August 20, 1898, a child of John and Lulu Nichelson.  She lived most of her life in the St. Louis area.

     Surviving her are her husband, Carl; a son, Thomas Bowers of St. Louis; two daughters; Mrs. Ena Mae Thrush of Carson City; Mrs. Lulu Little of Alma; six stepchildren; Mrs. Dorothy Wickerhem of Lansing; Mrs. Norma Barker of Chelsea, Michigan; Mrs. Ruth Wale of Rural St. Louis; Mrs. Marcia Lueth of Alma; and Carl Girven Jr. of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Azie Nichelson of Florida; one sister, Mrs. Esther Swisher of Riverdale; 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

     Funeral services were held at the Carter Funeral Home in St. Louis Monday, January 16.  Rev. Hugh Alley officiating and interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery at St. Louis

GIRVEN - Our deep and sincere appreciation to all our friends, relatives, and neighbors for their floral tributes and many acts of kindness shwon us during the passing of our dear wife and mother, Alma Girven.  A special thank you to Rev. Alley, the Alma First Baptist Church Service Union, Carter Funeral Home, Ms. Erma Brickner and to Doc Guvin for his kind assistance.

Carl A Girven, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Little, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thrush, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Switzer, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wale, Mr.and Mrs. Merritt Wickerman, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lueth, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Girven Jr.

 

164.  Carl Girven                                                                                                       Marriage (p 40)

Exchange Vows

     Wednesday November 1, 1967 a very quiet wedding took place in the Church of God at 2 p.m. in Ithaca.  When Lucile Tracy became the wife of Carl Girven a former resident of this vicinity.  the couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lorenzen also of Alma, the single ring service was read by the Rev. Earl Van Sipe.  The bride was gowned in Pink Brocade with Corsage of Pink rose bride and her attendant was gowned in Gold Brocade and yellow rose bud corsage.  The groom in conventional dark suit with buttoneer, best man wore buttoneer.   The couple left for a short trip north near Sioux Ste Matie on their return home they called on Mr. and Mrs. Sherlie Childers of 157 E. Wright Ave. in Shepherd, Mich.  The happy couple plans to spend the winter in Florida.  Their many friends ectend best wishes to them.

 

165.  Howard Gifford Girven                                                                                    Obituary (p 20)

Rites Held For Howard Girven

     Services were held Monday, September 16 at 11 a.m. at Gorseline-Runciman Funeral Home for Howard Gifford Girven, 66, of 5700 Washington Ave., Lansing.

     A resident of Lansing for 40 years, he was employed at Oldsmobile for 38 years, retiring 2 years ago.  He was a member of the Quarter Century Club, Christ United Methodist Church, Dimondale F.&A.M. Lodge No. 449 and Dimondale O.E.S. No. 363.

     Surviving are his wife Olive G.; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wake and Mrs. Mary Jo Bailey, both of Lansing and Mrs. Roberta Lemon of Mason; a son, Howard G. of New York City;  nine grandchildren, a great-grandchild; five sisters, Mrs. Zora Stahlman, Mrs. Edith Travis and Mrs. Vivian Freeman all of Shepherd, Mrs. Anna Hooker and Mrs. Freda Nelson both of Lansing; two brothers Foster and Karl both of Shepherd.

     Pall bearers were his nephews Deo Freeman, Robert Travis, Norbert Travis, Kenneth Travis, Frank Girven, and Foster Girven, Jr.  Honorary bearers were his grandsons.

     Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing.

 

166.  Melinda B Goffnett                                                                                          Obituary (p 15)

Melinda Goffnett Expires At Pleasant Manor Saturday

     Melinda B. Goffnett of R-1 Shepherd died Saturday, June 4, 1966 at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Mt Pleasant.  She was born June 28, 1874 in South Bend, Indiana and had lived in this area for 80 years.

     Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 7, 1966 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. Chester W. Egert officiating.  Interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are 4 daughters, Lola Grange of Waterford, Lillian Bowman of Perrinton, Flossie Kirkconnell of Shepherd and Hazel DeHart of Grand Ledge; 2 sons Lance of Mt. Pleasant and Al of Alma; 17 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.

 

167.  Ronald Earl Goit                                                                                              Obituary (p 19)

Ronald Earl Goit Dies In Lapeer

     Ronald Earl Goit, 27, died at the Lapeer Home and Training School Saturday, September 21, 1968.  He was born December 11, 1940 in Detroit.

     Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 24 at 2 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home.  Officiating was Rev. Ben Baumgardner.  Interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.

     Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Goit of Shepherd; sisters: Patricia Wrath of Alma, Loretta Aldred of Aberdeen, Ohio; Barbara Bunker of Traverse City; and Judy at home, also a grandfather, Walter Chaffin of Shepherd.

 

168.  Josie M Gould                                                                                     Obituary (p 18)

Former Shepherd Resident Passes

     Mrs. Josie M. Gould, 77, of 109 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing died Tuesday at Hastings.  She was born in Shepherd July 1, 1885, and was a resident of Lansing for 46 years.

     Mrs. Gould was a member of the North Presbyterian Church Circle 5 of the Church and the Gleaners.  She was a widow of Roy M. Gould.

     Surviving are two daughter, Mrs. Fred “Eva” Algate of Utica, Michigan; and Mrs. Bruce “Edna” Crothers, of Vermontville, Michigan; 6 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Friday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. from the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home.  Rev. N. T. Keizer of North Presbyterian Church officiating.  Graveside services was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Salt River Cemetery, Shepherd.  Pallbearers were Eston Everett, Paul Eisehauer, George Friend and Ole Hargrove.

 

GOULD - The family of Josie Gould would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation for the thoughtfullness and kindness of those who called and sent cards and letters during the long illness of our mother.  We acknowledge with thankful hearts all the kind expressions of sympathy at the time of her death with special gratitude to the ladies of Joe Ulsh Post Auxiliary 8215 and members of the Christian Church Aid who so kindly served the lunch.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Algate and family

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Crothers and family

 

169.  Frank Grant                                                                                                      Obituary (p 22)

OBITUARIES

Frank Grant

     Frank Grant, 58, passed away suddenly upon entrance to the Clare Osteopathic hospital Sunday morning, Feb. 27 as a heart patient.

     He was born in Bay county Aug. 11, 1914 and had been a resident of Clare and Farwell areas for over 40 years.

     He was married to Amita M. Nixon in Mt. Pleasant in 1937 and served as a carpenter in the areas where they resided.

     Surviving are three brothers Chester, Clio, Bernard of Flint and Robert of Farwell; sisters Mrs. Alice Reemann and Mrs. Ellen Witkosi, Sanford, Mrs. Gurneth Allis, Farwell, and Mrs. Mabel Hayes, Clio; three sons, Chester of Clio, Bernard of Flint and Robert of Farwell, and other relatives, also a wide acquaintance.

     Funeral services were conducted at the Farwell Coker chapel.  Rev. Erickson officiated and interment was in the Cherry Grove cemetery at Clare.

 

170.  A. C. Grim                                                                                                         Misc (p 32)

Grim Appointed Township Supervisor

     At a meeting of the Coe Township Board Monday A.M., December 9, the Board appointed A. C. Grim, retired Shepherd Argus editor, to fill the remainder of the term of Elton Salisbury who was elected to the office of County Supervisor from Coe Township.  Salisbury was sworn in for his new post last Thursday at the Holiday Inn where newly elected county officials were attending a briefing session in regard to the change-over which goes into effect January 1.  All of the County District Supervisors as well at the County Officers were sworn in at the ceremony.

     Grim will take the oath of officer before January 1st, when he will officially become the Supervisor for Coe Township.

(includes a picture of Grim)

 

171.  Larry Gross                                                                                                      Marriage (p 26)

The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Shepherd was the scene of the wedding of Donna Mae Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Barnes of Shepherd, to Larry Gross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross of Weidman.

     The ceremony was performed before 200 guests by Father Roczen in a setting of bouquets of springs flowers.

    Miss Margaret Simons was the organist and Mrs. Robert  ___can sang the Mass.  The bride chose a gown of peau de sole with bell-shaped ___length skirt ending in a ___ and small bows, the only decoration, on the back of the gown.  The gown had a fitted bodice and a boat-shaped neckline with three-quartered length sleeves.  Her veil was elbow length and gathered into a small pill-box.  The bride carried a cascale of iris, yellow roses and _____.

    The bride’s attendants were _____ Doepker, Marce Davis, ____ and Sandy Gross, sister of the bridegroom.  Sally Curtiss friend of the bride, was maid of honor.  They all wore ___tical gowns of light blue peau de sole with matching veils and shoes and carried bouquets of white daisies trimmed in ____.

     The flower girl, Pattie Losey, wore a blue peau de sole gown edged with white roses and she carried a basket of pink rose petals.

    The bridegroom’s attendants were Bob Gross, best man, brother of the bridegroom.  The groomsmen were Al Gross, brother of the bridegroom, George Yost, Tim Grisdale, cousin of the bridegroom and Duane Tripp, Micky Cochran, nephew of the bridegroom, was the ring bearer.

     The wedding breakfast was held at the Shepherd V.F.W. catered by the Ladies Auxiliary.  Serving were Susan and ____ Guild, cousins of the ____.  Carolyn Carter and Kay ____.

     The reception was held at the CSA Hall in Alma, Nancy Guild was in charge of the guest book.

     The bride’s mother received her guests in an aqua blue sheath with white accessories and the bridegroom’s mother wore a beige sheath with green accessories.  Both mothers wore corsages of roses and carnations.

     The bride chose a brown suit with brown accessories and wore a gardenia corsage for her wedding trip in the south.

     The newly weds are now at home at 208 Hall Street in Shepherd.

     The bride was graduated from Shepherd High School and is employed at Gould Drug Company in Shepherd.    

     The bridegroom is a graduate of Weidman High School and is employed at Allied Cement in Mt. Pleasant.

     Guests attended the wedding from Lansing, Jackson, Breckenridge, Weidman, Beal City, Shepherd, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Wayne and Augusta.

(includes picture of the couple)

 

172.  Larry William Gross                                                                                         Misc (p 26)

Mr. and Mrs. Basil Barnes of Shepherd wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Mae, to Larry William Gross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross of Weidman.

     No date has been set for the wedding.

(includes a picture of Donna)

 

173.  Susan Marie Guild                                                                                          Misc (p 35)

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Guild of Shepherd, announces the engagement of their daughter, Susan Marie to Vernon Krick Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Krick Sr., of Shepherd.  The Bride-elect, a graduate of Shepherd High School is presently attending Elkhart University, Elkhart, Indiana.  Her fiance, also a graduate of Shepherd High School, is employed at Alma Products.  A September 19th wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Susan)

 

174.  Landis L Haas                                                                                     Misc (p 4)

MEMORY

     In loving memory of our husband and father, Landis L Haas, who passed away four years ago on June 24th.

Deep in our hearts lies a picture,

More precious than silver and gold,

It’s a picture of our dear one

Who’s memory will never grow old.

They say time heals all sorrow,

And helps us to forget.

But time so far has only proved

How much we miss him yet.

His wife and children

 

175.  Ethel (Rearick) Hafer                                                                          Obituary (p 18)

Former Shepherd Resident Passes

     Mrs. Elvin “Ethel” Hafer of Troy, Illinois, formerly Ethel Rearick of Shepherd passed away on May 20 at the Troy, Illinois Hospital.

     Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Hafer were in the grocery and restaurant business at Forest Hill and later moved to St. Louis where they continued their business and then moved to Dayton, Ohio and then on to Troy, Illinois where they again continued their business.

     Mr. Elvin Hafer preceded his wife in death 1947 and the eldest daughter Mrs. Jene Hodap preceded her mother in death in 1949.

     She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Jim Barterella and two sons, Elvin Hafer Jr. and Mr(s?). William Hafer all of Dayton, Ohio and one sister, Mrs. Okla Baughman of Shepherd.

 

176.  Henry Haney                                                                                       Obituary (p 5)

Funeral Services Held For Henry Haney, 97 (1964)

     Henry Haney, 97, died at the Carson City Hospital Friday, September 17.  He was born in Martinsburg, Va, on November 22, 1867.  Mr Haney had lived in this area for 90 years and was a retired farmer.

     Funeral services were held Monday, September 20, at 2 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home, with Mr Newton Huffine officiating.  Interment was in the Brady Cemetery.

     Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Jay Hawk of R-3 Shepherd; one step-son Irl Meyer; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.

 

177.  Muzetta Hann                                                                                      Obituary (p 16)

Muzetta Hann Dies In New York

     Mrs. Muzetta Hann, Bath N.Y. died Saturday, June 25 in Bath N.Y.  She was born July 23, 1872 in Lincoln Towhnship.  She had been a resident of New York for 19 years.

     She was a member of the Shepherd Grange, 50 year member of the O.E.S. and Past Matron.  She was the wife of the late Charles J. Hann.

     Graveside services were held at Lincoln Township Cemetery on Tuesday, June 28 at 4 p.m.  Rev. Lester Priest officiating.

     Survivors are sons, Jacob and Alfred of Bath, N.Y., and Loyd of Avoca, N.Y.; brother, Elmer Cole of Elwell, Michigan; 10 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren.

 

178.  Glenna Mae Haring                                                                                        Misc (p 37)

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Haring of Route 4, Clare, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Glenna Mae to Robert Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fox of rural Shepherd.  Robert Fox is a graduate of Shepherd High School class of 1966 and is presently employed at Central Michigan University.   A June wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Glenna Mae)

 

179.  Walter W Harper                                                                                             Obituary (p 19)

Dr. Walter W. Harper Passes March 28

     Dr. Walter W. Harper, (54), died on Wednesday, March 28, 1962 at Bay Osteopathic Hospital in Bay City after a years illness.  He was born on October 2, 1907 in O’fallon, Illinois.  He moved with his parents to Detroit where he completed High School and pre-mecidal training.

     He married the former Margaret Mitchel of Detroit on May 28, 1929.

     Dr. Harper spent five years in Kansas City, Missouri where he graduated from Kansas City College of Osteopathic.  He practiced in Shepherd for 14 years, moving to AuGres in 1953 where he was Chief of Staff of the Marlyn Memorial Osteopathic Hospital.

     He was a member of the Salt River No. 288 Masonic Lodge in Shepherd, Bay City Conservatory AASR, Elf-Khurafeh of Saginaw, Grace Chapter 41 of Eastern Stars of Omer, Mt Pleasant Chapter 1164 of the Elks, American Osteopathic Association and Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.

     Surviving are his widow, Margaret; one son, William, his mother, Mrs. Nellie Harper and three sisters, Mrs. Marie Cermak, Mrs. Dorothy Thompson and Mrs. Donna Lee Ackerman, all of Detroit.

     Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Forshee Funeral Home in Twining, with Rev. Stephen Meeks officiating.  Burial was made in Simms-Whitney Cemetery in AuGres.

 

Card Of Thanks

HARPER - We wish to thank our friends for the flowers, memorial gift fund, cards and other kindnesses to numerous to mention.  Also, the Salt River No. 288 Masonic Lodge of Shepherd for their services at the time of death of Dr. Harper.    

Mrs. Margaret Harper and Bill

 

180.  Robert Harrier                                                                                                  Misc (p 17)

Farm Accident Fatal To Boy

     Robert Harrier, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harrier of R-2 St Louis died Saturday morning, October 29 of injuries suffered in a farm accident late Friday afternoon.

     Bob was riding in the back part of the manure spreader and it accidentally went into gear on the family farm at Coe.  He was rushed to the Wilcox Hospital in Alma where he died at 10:00 a.m. the next morning.

     He is survived by his parents and six brothers.

     Services were held at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in St Louis

 

181.  Margaret (Doepker) Harrison                                                                        Obituary (p 6)

Margaret Harrison (Doepker), 52 Passes At Lansing

     Mrs. Margaret Harrison, 52 years old of Lansing formerly Miss Margaret Doepker, daughter of Matt Doepker of Shepherd.  Mrs. Harrison passed away Saturday, October 3, at her residence.

     Mrs. Harrison leaves her husband, Howard, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Schenk of Lansing, Miss Jean Harrison and one son, Joe Harrison at home.  Five sisters Mrs. Hilda Gorman and Mrs Clara Schepetof of Lansing., Mrs. Valita Archer of Tallahassee, Florida, Mrs. Dorothy Quinn of Alma, Mrs. Kathryn Hogan of Carson City.  Three brothers, Norbert Doepker of Carson City, Raymond Doepker of Owosso, and Ralph Doepker of Shepherd, and a host of relatives and friends.

     Rosary service was held Monday October 5 at the Palmer-Bush Funeral Home in Lansing.

     Funeral services were held at the Holy Cross Church in Lansing on Tuesday, October 6 at 11:30 a.m.  Burial at the St Joseph Cemetery at Lansing.

 

182.  Mary Jane (Wright) Harry                                                                               Obituary (p 15)

Mary Jane Harry, 70, Passes At Carson Hospital

     Mary Jane Harry, 316 North Third Street, Shepherd died Friday, December 7, in Carson City Hospital, after a long illness.

      She was born February 14, 1892 in Clare County.  Mrs. Harry lived in Shepherd for many years.

     Funeral Services were held Monday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. from the Garber Funeral Home in Shepherd.  Rev Newton Huffine officiated and interment was in Salt River Cemetery.

     Survivors include her husband, Frank; six children; Ira of Prescott, Eldred of Shepherd, Garland, Eugene, LeRoy and Mrs. Frances Gilpin, all of Mt Pleasant, twenty-two grandchildren; three brothers, Earl and Lee Wright of Muskegon and Nelson Wright of Mt Pleasant, three sisters, Mrs. Anna Ryan of Muskegon, Mrs. Estina Henry of Harrison and Mrs. Lisa Bergey of Clare.

 

CARD OF THANKS

HARRY - We wish to thank the neighbors, friends, relatives, Church of Christ, for the lunch they provided.  Rev Huffine, Garbers, Dr. Dearing and Dr Goblirsch also Drs and staff at Carson City Hospital for their wonderful care at the time of our wife and mothers illness and death.  Everyone was so helpful.

Frank Harry and family

 

183.  Judy Ann Hartman                                                                                          Misc (p 36)

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hartman, 311 West Orchard Avenue, Shepherd, announce the engagement of their daughter, Judy Ann, to Pvt. Raymond C. Sloan, son of Mrs. Dortha Sloan 1407 Burch St., Mt. Pleasant and Frank Sloan of Tuscon, Arizona.

     Judy is a graduate of Shepherd High School and attended Northwood.  She is now employed at Dow Chemical International S.A.

     Faymond attended Mt. Pleasant High School and presently is in the Army stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

(includes a picture of Judy)

 

184.  Michael Harvey                                                                                               Misc (p 40)

Mrs. Donald Claybaugh of Shepherd announces the engagement of her daughter Cherylle Kaye to Mr. Michael Harvey son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Claybaugh of Shepherd.  A February 11 wedding is being planned.

(includes a picture of Cherylle)

 

185.  Roger Hatt                                                                                                        Misc (p 26)

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. James Willoughby, Route 2, Shepherd, announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Willoughby to Roger Hatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lavier Hatt ,1204 Elm Street, Mt. Pleasant.

     Karen is a 1972 graduate of Shepherd High School and Roger is a 1967 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and is now employed at the State Home and Training School.  An October 14 wedding is planned.

(includes a picture of Karen)

 

186.  Mary Ellen Hauck                                                                                            Misc (p 38)

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Hauck of 4385 E. Walton Road, Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ellen to John Kenneth Hubbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. (Bud) Hubbell of 901 East Pickard, Mt. Pleasant.  A February wedding is planned.

(includes picture of Mary Ellen)

 

187.  John Hauck (Hauch)                                                                                      Obituary (p 8)

John Hauck, 95 Dies Friday At Daughter’s Home

John Hauch, of 105 S Third St, passed away June 26, 1964.  He was born on June 8, 1869 in Yugoslavia.  He was a retired farmer, and had lived in the U.S. for 51 years.

     He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Mt Pleasant.  His wife preceded him in death in 1951.

     Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 28, 1964 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev Ed Krauss officiating, with interment in the Delwin Cemetery.

     He is survived by three daughters, Eva Knowles, Grosse Pte Woods, Michigan, Margaret Erickson, Warren, Michigan, and Frances Ross of Shepherd, one son Jacob Hauck of Broomfield Convalescent Hospital, five grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, one sister Frances of Germany, and one brother, Samuel Hauch.

 

188.  Elmer John Hayden                                                                            Obituary (p 10)

Former Resident Buried Today

     Elmer John Hayden, Route 5, Mt Pleasant, passed away Monday, September 24, at Central Michigan Community Hospital.  Mr Hayden was born July 22, 1886 in Michigan.

     He was a former resident of Shepherd having lived here for many years.

     Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from St Henry’s Church near Rosebush with Rev Fr John McGee officiating.  Interment was made in the church cemetery.

     Surviving are his wife, Julis; three daughters, Mrs Eleanor Moeggenberg of Mt Pleasant, Mrs Betty Lou Perry, of Livonia and Mrs Patricia Henderson of Livonia; one son, James, of South Bend, Indiana and 16 grandchildren.

 

189.  Walter Martin Hein                                                                                          Obituary (p 10)

Walter Martin Hein

     A resident of 8688 S Clare Ave, Grant township, Walter Martin Hein, 71, died at his home Feb 8 following a brief period of ill health.  He was born the son of Michael and Amelia Hein Oct 28, 1900 in Cleveland, Ohio.

     He accompanied his parents to this rural location when a boy and remained for many years.  He was never married.

     Surviving are his sister Mrs Bertha Fish of Lansing and other relatives.

     Funeral rites were held at the Brokering Funeral Home.  Mrs. Leah Gachow officiated and interment was in Cherry Grove cemetery.

 

190.  James Earl Herron                                                                                          Obituary (p 15)

James Earl Herron

     Wednesday, Aug 4, James Earl Herron passed away suddenly at the home of his son Frank I. Herron in North Manchester, Ind.  He had been a resident of Paw Paw, Mich.

     Funeral rites were arranged by his son Frank at the Stephenson-Dopherty Funeral Home for Sunday, Aug. 8 at 2:00.  Rev. Jerry Ulrich of Midland officiated and interment was in the Vernon township cemetery.

     Earl Herron, as he was known in his early years as a resident of Clare and locality, was the son of Mary and John Herron, born Jan. 9, 1900 in Mercer county, Ohio.  He came to Michigan in 1929 from Ohio.  He spent some years as a carpenter.

     A son Frank I., of North Manchester, Ind., a daughter Mrs. Mary Hefner, Big Rapids and 10 grandchildren survive.  A son preceded him in 1953, killed in Korea.

 

191.  Harold Hetherington                                                                                       Misc (p 42)

Former Residents Mark 25th Anniv.

     Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hetherington marked their 25th Wedding Anniversary Saturday afternoon at their home in Midland.  Their daughters and husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Emmer Jr, of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Reynolds of rural Grand Ledge hosted the open house held from two to five o’clock.

     Among the honored guests for the occasion were the parents of the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hetherington and Mrs. Claude Coomer all of Shepherd, Mr. Coomer was unable to attend because of illness, Alex Coomer, brother of Mrs. Hetherington of Lima Peru South America was also present, as were other brothers and sisters of the couple living in nearby areas.

     A large number of lovely gifts were received during the afternoon.  Refreshments of anniversary cake, punch and coffee were served by the hostesses, Miss Janice Hetherington cut the beautifully decorated cake.

     Alice Coomer and Harold Hetherington were married November 25, 1942 at a quiet ceremony held at the home of the bride in Shepherd with Rev. L. J. Hoover performing the ceremony.  Following Mr. Hetheringtons return from, three years in the Army during World War II the couple made their home in Shepherd for some time before moving to Midland where Mr. Hetherington is employed at the Dow Chemical Company.

 

192.  Jo Ann Hetherington                                                                                       Misc (p 42)

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hetherington of 312 Eastlawn Drive, Midland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jo Ann to Walter S. Emmer jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Emmer Sr., of Haslett.

     Jo Ann is a graduate of the Midland High School and employed at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland and her fiance is employed at the Oldsmobile in Lansing.

     A June wedding is being planned.

     Jo Ann is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hetherington and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coomer of Shepherd.

(includes a picture of Jo Ann)

 

193.  Sherrie Hetherington                                                                          Marriage (p 36)

Sherrie Hetherington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hetherington of rural Shepherd and Wallace Northon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Northon of rural Clare were united in marriage at 2:00 p.m. at the Orchard Ave. Church of Christ.  Mr. Newton Huggine conducted the double ring ceremony.  The altar was decorated with poinsettas.

     Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a lace sheath gown.  Attending the bride as maid of honor was Joanne Grace, friend of the bride.  She wore a turquoise wool dress.

     Acting as bridesmaids were Jan Heterington, sister of the bride and Emily Northon, sister of the groom.  They wore gold wool dresses with circle veils secured to taffeta headbands to match their gowns, with shoes to match their headband, white gloves and white French carnation corsages.

     The best man was Rober Hicks of Clare, The groomsmen were Bruck Dole and Jim Mester of Clare.

     Traditional wedding music was played by Miss Sue Hawk at the Organ.

     Assisting as ushers were David and Richard Hetherington, brothers of the bride.

     Honored guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Omer Fisher and Mrs. Vern Hetherington, grandparents , of the bride.

     The brides mother wore a royal blue knit suit with gold accessories and a pink french carnation corsage.

     The bridegrooms mother wore a medium blue lace sheath with white accessories and also a pink french carnation corsage.

     A reception following the ceremony was held at the Shepherd V.F.W. Hall.

     The wedding cake, decorated with pink roses and topped with a miniature bride and groom, was served by an aunt of the bride, Mrs. Glenn Brown of Mt. Pleasant.  The groom’s cake was made by Mrs. Joe Grace.  

     Miss Joanne and Peggy Hetherington of Midland, Miss Sue Murphy of Holt, Mrs. Don Miller and Mrs. Virgil Wiltse of Sehpherd helped serve.  Mrs. Elaine Raby of Riverdale registered the guests.

     Guests attended the ceremony from Mt. Pleasant, Holt, Lansing, Vassar, Ithaca, Flint, Clare, Winn, Vestigurg, Mason, Midland, Riverdale, Shepherd, and Sherwood, Ohio.

     The bride is a senior at Shepherd High School.  The groom is employed at the Buick Plant in Flint.

     After a honeymoon spent in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennassee the newlyweds will make their home in Shepherd.      (includes a picture of the bride and groom)

 

194.  Eva Hoffman                                                                                                    Misc (p 46)

Unusual Egg Found Last Week

Eva Hoffman of South Wise Road, Shepherd was gathering eggs last week when she found this unusual shaped egg.  The Hoffman’s are in the process of building a chicken coupe which will house around 1500 chickens.

(picture of a U-shaped egg)

 

195.  Teresa Marie Hoffman                                                                                    Marriage (p 42)

Hoffman - Wiltse Vows Read

     Miss Teresa Marie Hoffman, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hoffman of Shepherd and W. Garth Wiltse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilvur Wiltse of Mt. Pleasant, were wed in the presence of 150 guests on Saturday, July 22, in St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd.  Reverend Father Edward Roczen heard the couple recite their marriage vows before an altar graced with pink and white snapdragons.

     Miss Virginia Buschbacher, organist, played the traditional wedding music for the occasion.

     The bride’s blond beauty was enhanced by her gown of lace and tulle over taffeta, styled with a fitted lace bodice, Sabrina neckline and long tapered sleeves which formed points over the wrists.  The bouffant floor-length skirt had a front panel of tulle adorned with lace medallions and tier upon tier of lace in the back.  Cabbage roses adorned the center of the back panel.  Her fingertip veil of French imported silk illusion was secured by a tiara crown of pearls and crystal.  Her only jewelry, a single strand of pearls, was a gift from the groom.  The bridal bouquet was a cascade of red roses with lily of the valley.

     Mrs. Jane Bortkewicz, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  Mrs. Clarabel Hoffman, sister-in-law of the bride and Miss Janet Wiltse, cousin of the groom, were bridesmaids.  The bridal attendants were dressed identically in blue street-length gowns of chiffon over taffeta with lace jackets.  They wore tiara-type hats of blue satin with veils, white accessories and carried white carnations on fans.

     Serving the groom as best man was Edward Hoffman, brother of the bride.  The groomsmen were Leon Wiltse, brother of the groom and Larry McBride, friend of the groom.  Seating the guests were Tom Hoffman, brother of the bride and Robert Switzer, cousin of the groom.

     A dinner for members of the immediate families and the wedding party was held at the home of the bride’s parents.  Assisting were Miss Delores Kasper, Mrs. Garold Simison, Mrs. Donna Johnson, Mrs. Grace Hoffman and Mrs. Jewel Hughes.

     The evening reception was held at the Deerfield Center Hall with 300 guests present.  Blue and white streamers and wedding bells decorated the hall.  Cake, sandwiches and punch were served.  The four-tired wedding cake was baked and served by Mrs. Robert Switzer, cousin of the groom.

     For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Hoffman was attired in a grey and orchid two-piece dress with white accessories.  The bridegroom’s mother wore a two piece beige and brown dress with brown accessories.  Both mothers wore pink carnations.

     The bride and groom left on a trip through Northern Michigan.  They are making their home at 4868 E. Pickard in Mt. Pleasant.

     The groom, a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in 1956, is employed at Giant Super Market in Mt. Pleasant.

(includes picture of bride and groom)

 

196.  Charles Roe Hoffman (Huffman)                                                                   Obituary (p   )

Charles Hoffman Expires At Alma

     Charles Roe Huffman, 87, of R 1 Shepherd died at the Wilcox Nursing Home in Alma on Wednesday, July 27, 1966.  He was born August 24, 1878 in Berrien County, Michigan.

     He was a member of the Chippewa Evangelical United Brethren Church, and was Justice of Peace for 24 years.  Also was in the Insurance business, and a farmer.

     Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 30, 1966 at 11 a.m. in the Garber Funeral Home, Rev Lloyd Hansen officiating.  Interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare.

     Surviving are his wife, Mary, daughter, Mrs Pauline Nixon of Mt Pleasant, son George of Midland, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.

 

197.  Leander Hohlbein                                                                                           Misc (p 43)

Leander Hohlbein

     SAN ANTONIO -- Airman LEANDER J. HOHLBEIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hohlbein of Shepherd, has been assigned to Chanute AFB, Ill. after completing Air Force basic training.

     During the six weeks at Lakcland AFB, Tex., the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations.  Completion of this training earned the individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

     Airman Hohlbein will now receive specialized training in the aircraft equipment maintenance field.

     The airman is a 1975 graduate of Shepherd High School.  His wife, Patricia, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keene of Shepherd.

(includes a picture of Leander)

 

 

 

 

198.  Mary Barbara Hohlbein                                                                                  Misc (p 27)

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hohlbein of Route 3, Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Barbara to Gordon Edward Curtiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtiss of 153 E. Cottage, Shepherd.

(includes a picture of Mary Barbara)

 

199.  Albert F Hokemeyer                                                                                        Obituary (p 6)

Albert Hokemeyer Dies At CMC Hospital

     Albert F Hokemeyer, 77, 139 S Chippewa St, Shepherd was born October 20, 1893 in Lake Zurich, Illinois and died July 12, 1971 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital.  He was a life resident of this area and a veteran of World War II.

     Services will be held Thursday, July 15, 1971 at 2:00 p.m. from the Garber Funeral Home with Rev Lee G Long officiating.  Interment at the Salt River Cemetery.

     He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Marion (Jean) Curtiss of Shepherd and three grandchildren, two sisters; Mrs. Albert (Maymee) Prehm of Lake Zurich, Ill and Mrs. Right (Frances) Foutch of Gladwin, Michigan and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

HOKEMEYER - The family of Alberta F Hokemeyer, wishes to express our sincere appreciation to our relatives, neighbors and friends for all the kindness shown to us at the time of the passing of our father, and grandfather.

     We wish to thank, also the Rev Lee Long for his calls and the lovely service, the Garber Funeral home for their kindness and helpfulness and the pallbearers for their kindness. 

     It has all been very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Mr and Mrs Marion Curtiss

Mr and Mrs Phillip Curtiss

Miss Christi Curtiss

John Curtiss

 

200.  Gladys L Hodemeyer                                                                         Obituary (p 6)

Gladys Hokemeyer Passed Away May 9 (1962)

     Gladys L Hokemeyer, 67, passed away on May 9, 1962 in the Carson City Hospital.  She was born on March 25, 1895 in Isabella County and lived in Shepherd many years.

     Her funeral was held on Saturday, May 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd VanLente officiating.  Interment was made in the Salt River Cemetery.

     She is survived by her husband, Albert, one daughter, Mrs. Marion Curtiss and three grandchildren.

 

HOKEMEYER -  We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Drs Goblirsch and Dearing and the Carson City Hospital and their fine nursing staff for their kindness and wonderful attention to our loved one, to Rev VanLente for his hospital visits and comforting words and prayers, the Garber Funeral Home and our wonderful neighbors, friends and relatives for their many kind acts at the time of our sorrow.  These things will always remain in our memory.

Albert Hokemeyer

Mr and Mrs. Marion Curtiss and children

 

201.  Judy Hollenbeck                                                                                             Misc (p 30)

Judy Hollenbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hollenbeck of 208 West Cottage, Shepherd, has been named Salutatorian of the Class of ‘71 of Shepherd High School.

      While maintaining high standings, academic on a college preparatory course, Judy has availed herself of the opportunity of participation in many of the extra activities of the school program.

     In a service and leadership capacity, Judy has served as a class representative on the Student Council for three years, on the Pep Club four years, as a Majorette and member of the Band three years and a choir member 2 years.

     Judy was honored by appointment to the National Honor Society in her Junior year and currently serves as president of the Society.

     She has been most active in the Speech and Dramatic Arts Activities.  Judy is a member of the Drama Club and through her participation in plays presented by the club has been named a Thespian.  She performed most recently as the Dowager Empress in “Anastasia.”   She has competed in Forensics three of her four years.

     Judy received awards in Art, Latin and Band in her Junior year.  She has been a member of Latin Club four years.  She also holds membership in the Future Teachers of America.  Judy will be entering Alma College this fall where she will persue studies in Art and Speech.

(includes a picture of Judy)

 

202.  Olive (Goffnett) Holley                                                                         Obituary (p 13)

Former Shepherd Woman Dies At Midland Hospital

     Mrs. Olive Goffnett Holley of 906 S Washington, Mt Pleasant, Michigan passed away July 20, 1968 at the Midland Hospital.  She was born November 10, 1900 in Isabella County and has resided in this area all her life.

     Funeral Services were held July 23, 1968 at the Prospect Church of God with Rev Chester Egert and Rev Ronald Behnke officiating.  Interment was held at Memorial Gardens in Mt Pleasant.

     Mrs. Holley has a member of the Prospect Park Church of God and had served as Superintendent of the Sunday School.   She was a member of the Gray Ladies at the Central Michigan Community Hospital, W.C.T.U. and Red cross at Mt Pleasant.  Most of her life was spent in service to others and was known as a child’s friend.

     Mrs. Holley is survived by her husband Ora, Ivan Goffnett of Alma; Mrs. Freda Conner of Byron Center, Michigan; Mrs. Jean Fish of St Louis, Michigan; Mrs. Margie Tabor of San Jose, California; Mrs. Marie Price, Boyd Goffnett, and Jake Goffnett all of Shepherd.  28 Grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Maude Perry of Lansing.

 

203.  Shirley Ann Horvath                                                                                        Mariage (p 36)

The University Chapel of CMU was the scene of a lovely wedding Saturday, February 27, 1965 at 2:00 p.m. of Shirley Ann Horvath of Lansing, daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Fanning, of Route 1, Shepherd, Michigan and Donald W. Rinn, of Lansing, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rinn, of Midland, Michigan.  Mr. Newton Huggine preformed the ceremony before and altar decorated with three stick candelabra, with white glad floral arrangements on each side.

     The bride was given in marriage by her great uncle, Leon T. Harris of Alma, she wore a white crepe sheath gown with scooped neckline, seed pearls on bodice and full length train, lace mantia, she carried a cascade bouquet of white carnations and red and pink sweetheart roses.

     Bridesmaid Miss Linda Horvath, and Matron of Honor, Mrs. Rosemary Cronin, both sisters of the bride wore identical aqua full length crepe sheath gowns, aqua shoes, and headpiece, long white gloves.  Their flowers were cascade bouquets of white and pink carnations.

     Organist was Mrs. Mary Lou Robinson.

     Bestman was Mr. Floyd “Bud”