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GAIS, FRANCIS X.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 20, 1999
Belding - Francis X. GAIS, 83, of Greenville, passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He was born Nov. 26, 1915, in Belding, the son of Russell F. and Ida G. DENMAN GAIS. He graduated from Belding High School with the class of 1933. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was the owner and operator of the former Rustic Gardens Floral Shop and Greenhouse in Belding. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Belding, American Legion Ray I. Booth Post 101 of Greenville, a life member of the Belding Masonic Lodge, and former member of the Shriners. He also was a past president of the Belding Lions Club. He was married Oct. 28, 1939, in Belding, to Alice PHILLIPS, and she survives with their children, Sandra A. GAIS, John P. and Ladeidra BROWN GAIS, all of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Wendy GAIS, Jaime THOMAS and Bradley KLOOSTRA; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Nathan THOMAS. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Carlton, in 1992. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Fred Crandall officiating. Interment will be in River Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GALDEEN, NICHOLAS BRENT

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, March 8, 1999
Edmore - Nicholas Brent GALDEEN, 20, Vestaburg, passed away Friday evening, March 5, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw. Mr. GALDEEN is survived by his wife, Angela; their son, Kenneth; his father and stepmother, David and Sharleen GALDEEN of Evart; his mother and stepfather, Jodie and Elmer BEACH of Vestaburg, his grandparents, Clifford and Dorothea GALDEEN of Temperance, Eloise MITCHELL of Adrian, Retha ELDRIDGE of Sheridan; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Dave E. GALDEEN of Mount Pleasant, Trevor and Jan BEACH of Franklin, Ky.; and one sister, Karrie HERRON of Greenville. Nicholas was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Charles and Kathrin CRAWFORD; one uncle, Butch; two grandfathers, John MITCHELL and albert ELDRIDGE; two cousins, Rob MC CALLUM and Gary RAGLIN. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in Ferris Center Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GALLEGAR, ARLIE M.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, January 8, 1999
Sheridan - Arlie M. GALLEGAR, 84, Carol Stream, Ill., went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at Friendship Village, Schaumburg, Ill. She was born Oct. 12, 1914, in Howard City to Fred and Edith SCOTT GALLEGAR. She is survived by two sisters, Leone NIELSEN, Lauralee GALLEGAR, both of Stanton; a very dear friend, Betty June KERCE of Carol Stream, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, one niece and nephew. Miss GALLEGAR graduated from Stanton High School in 1932 and from County Normal. She also graduated from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She worked for many years at Evangelical Alliance Mission in Carol Stream. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, with Pastor Steve Hadley officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Evangelical Alliance Mission, "T.E.A.M." 400 S. Main Place, Carol Stream, Il. 60188.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GALLOWAY, MICHAEL FREDERICK

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, November 27, 1999
Greenville - Michael Frederick GALLOWAY, 25, Fitzner Road, Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 25, 1999, at home after a lifetime struggle with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The son of Frederick CARR and Andria MOORE-EDMUNDS, he was born June 12, 1974, in Grand Rapids. A graduate of Greenville High School, Michael liked computers and electronics, and loved to draw. At age 12, Michael delivered The Daily News to residents on Montcalm Street. The family thanks those who touched his life. He will be greatly missed. Surviving are his mother, Andria EDMUNDS, and her boyfriend, Jim REED, of Greenville; his father, Frederick CARR of Muskegon; his grandparents, Clayton and Pat WINGER of Greenville; two sisters, Kimberley GALLOWAY of Greenville, Patricia HUTCHINSON of Whitehall; three brothers, Chad EDMONDS, Luke EDMONDS, Robbie KEELER, all of Greenville; six half-brothers and sisters, Tom CARR, Cindy CANFIELD, John CARR, Robert CARR, Pamela CARR, Katherine CARR, all of the Muskegon area; aunts and uncles, Lon and Mary WINGER of St. Louis, MO., Kristy and Pat KNOTTS of Cedar Springs; a great aunt and uncle, Walter and Gladys SKILLEN of Greenville; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville. A private family prayer service will follow. Contributions in memory of Michael may be directed to combat cerebral palsy or epilepsy. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GAMBONI, BRADLEY MANUEL

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, October 14, 1999
Lowell - Bradley Manuel GAMBONI, 36, of Belding, passed away accidentally, Saturday, Sept. 19, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmanuel. Mr. GAMBONI is survived by his wife, Joan, of Belding; one son, Johnathon of Minnesota; stepchildren, Erica of Belding, Jamie of Ohio; one grandaughter, Megan of Ohio; mother, Marilyn; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Maxine, Ken and Judi, all of Minnesota; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Curt WELK, Gloria and Joe DE ZELAR, Dottie and John VOLPE, Debbie and Dave MOLINE, Sandy and Don HYSTEAD, all of Minnesota; brother-in-law, Rich and Theresa SMITH of Belding; sister-in-law, Terri and Art SEYMOUR of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, with Pastor Joe Fremer officiating. Visitatiion will be Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributiions may be made to the Brad GAMBONI fund or the Trident Foundation.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GARDNER, ALBERT E.

From Banner News, Belding, MI, Thursday, June 19, 1947

BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

The remains of Albert E. Gardner, aged 74 years and for many years a resident of this city, where he was employed in the old Belding-Hall Co. factory A, were brought to this city following his death in the state hospital at Traverse City earlier that day, on Thursday, by Arthur Fitzjohn, funeral director of this city. Mr. Gardner lived for many years in this city but about 12 years ago he took up his residence at Edmore and in January of this year he was removed to Traverse City for treatment.

Surviving are three sons, Ross Gardner of California, David in the army and Alvah of Whiting, Ind., and two daughters, Mrs John Smith of Greenville and Mrs Russell Herron of Detroit. Funeral services were held at the Fitzjohn Funeral Home Monday afternoon with Rev. Wilbur Kirby of the Church of God officiating and burial was in River Ridge cemetery by the side of his wife, who passed away here 25 years ago. Pallbearers were Frank Antcliff, Fred Schultz, Frank Barnes, Leo Shindorf, Milan Rowe and Ed. Crevier. Researching the following surnames: Brockmiller, Campbell, David, Davis, Davenport, Greenhoe, Graham, Hinch, Holton, Jackson, Koutz, Loveland, Lubitz, Meier, Meyers, Oaks, Root, Sayer, Sedore, Sheren, Sleeper, Whitehead
Submitted by Jan Sedore

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GARES, CATHERINE E.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, January 21, 1999
Edmore - Catherine E. GARES, 85, Edmore, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis. She was born Sept. 8, 1913, in St. Louis, Mo., to Joseph and Anna KLEISINGER WEINHARDT. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, past president of the Altar Society at St. Margaret Mary's, past president of Edmore Women's Club and worked for the town library in the early 1950s. She also helped spot planes for civil defense, was a Cub Scout den mother and helped with various school projects. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Nancy GARES of Morristown, N.J., David and Midge GARES of Blanchard; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Michael COLLINS of Edmore; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and John DAVIS of Whitmore Lake; two brothers-in-law, Joe and Lillian GARES of Harper Woods, Frank and Betty GARES of Florida; one sister-in-law, Anne BALON of Harper Woods; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; special friends, Don and Shirley INBODY of Edmore. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, Edmore, with the Rev. Vincent Bryce officiating. Interment will follow in Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore, with a luncheon following at the church. Friends may call at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with rosary at 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GARVEY, JAMES D.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, June 15, 1999
Greenville - James D. GARVEY, 56, Greenville, died Sunday, June 13, 1999, at his home on Coffren Street. He was born in Greenville on May 22, 1943, the son of Richard L. and Ardith L. WILLIAMS GARVEY. He was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1961. He was employed at Extruded Metals in Belding for the past 27 years, where he was a member of the UAW Local 4. He was an avid fisherman and a member of North American Fishing Club and a Bass Pro. He married Lois L. BUCHHOLZ, in Greenville, on June 3, 1964. He is survived by his wife, Lois; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gordon and Amy GARVEY of Belding, Gerald GARVEY of Greenville; one grandson, Derrick GARVEY; a brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Pat GARVEY of Manassas, Va.; his aunts and uncles, Herbert and Maisie GARVEY of Grand Rapids, Lyle and Carrie GARVEY of Sheridan, Charles GARVEY of Hesperia, T.J. and Evelyn WILLIAMS of Greenville, Maxine and Richard OWENS of Sharon, Tenn., Ned and Avis WILLIAMS of Stanton; three brothers-in-law, Otto and Marion BUCHHOLZ, Alvin and Pat BUCHHOLZ, all of Stanton, Roger and Shirley CONROY of Greenville; three sisters-in-law, Sharon and Thorval NIELSEN, Virginia and Ralph WOLFE, all of Cedar Springs, Joyce and Richard JOHNSON of Stanton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ardith GARVEY; and one brother, Harold "Skip" GARVEY in 1983. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. William Belko officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Visitation is today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GAU, RUTH B.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, August 9, 1999
Stanton - Ruth B. GAU, 81 of 204 W. Day St., Stanton, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. She was born April 1, 1918, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of David and Edna HOLLAND WOODS. She was married to Marrel E. GAU on June 23, 1953, in Stanton. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband on Nov. 1, 1997. Mrs. GAU was a longtime resident of Stanton. She retired from Michigan Bell Telephone after 32 years of service. She was a member of Traditinal Congregational Church of Stanton and the Stanton Order of the Eastern Star Lodge. She is survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mildred DEAN, Jeannette and Harlow OUTMAN, all of Stanton; two nieces and four nephews and their families. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Stanton, with the Rev. Michael Murray officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Stanton. Visitation will be today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GEDVILAS, BERNICE S.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 3, 1999
Lakeview - Bernice S. GEDVILAS, 86, passed away Thursday, July 29, 1999, at her rural Lakeview residence. Miss GEDVILAS was born March 16, 1913 in Chicago, Ill. A memorial srvice will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church, 9580 M-46, Lakeview. Arrangements are being handled by Youngman-McCullough Funeral Chapel, Lakeview. Memorial contributiions may be made to Hospice of Big Rapids.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GEIGER, LESTER A.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, June 7, 1999
Belding - Lester A. GEIGER, 70, Belding, died Sunday, June 6, 1999 at Metron of Belding. He was born on April 8, 1929, in Saranac, the son of August C. and Emma ROTH GEIGER. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of Hugo-Fales American Legion Post 203, Belding, and Olsen-Kiste VFW Post 4406, Belding. Survivors are three daughters and one son-in-law, Beth and Dan OLSEN of Belding, Barbara Jo VENEKLASE of Byron Center, Lesley GEIGER of Greenville; two sons, Al GEIGER of Baldwin, Robert GEIGER of Minnesota; five sisters, Ruth VAN BENNEKOM of Belding, Esther MAST of Belmont, Katherine ROWLAND of Belding, Arlene BRENNAN of California, Shirley INGRAHAM of Grand Rapids; one brother, Al GEIGER of Maryland; five grandchildren; and special friend, Joy TULLIS of Saranac. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marie GERHNARDT in 1986. Memorial services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with Deacon Howard Scheid officiating. Interment will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, Saranac. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alvah N. Belding Library.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GENTZ, LORNA MAY

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Grant - Lorna May GENTZ, 86, of Grant, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999 at her home. She was the daughter of Worney and Alzora E. POST TIFFANY, and was born on the family farm in rural Grant. She was raised by her grandparents, Samuel and Martha POST. She was taught early on that life was not easy, but worthy of the struggle to do one's very best in any situation. She married Clemens GRANT on April 22, 1936, and they enjoyed many years of farm life together. Lorna was instrumental in donating her mother's home, a historical site on Cass Avenue to the "Wellhouse", a temporary home for the troubled and homeless. Lorna appreciated God's creation, always marveling at the beauty of the earth. She was a true friend and tireless worker, never forgetting the value of humor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clemens, on Jan. 17, 1984, and her foster son, Roy MC VICKERS. She will be missed. She leaves behind several cousins, especially Emma PURCELL of Fremont and LeRoy and Barb TIFFANY of Gowen; also many friends, including Howard and Mae SHAW of Ravenna, Jim and Sara SHAW of Grant, Carolyn GONZALEZ of Grant, Millie BURRILL of Newaygo, Lloyd COON of Grant and Jerry KING of Grand Rapids. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKinley Funeral Homes-Grant Chapel, Grant, with David Joe Hatter officiating. Interment will be Chubbuck-Pinewood Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellhouse, 600 Cass SE, Grand Rapids 49503.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GERMAN, ESTHER L.

The Daily News, Greenville, MI-September 24, 1991
ESTHER L. GERMAN, 63 GREENVILLE — Esther L. German, 63, of Scram Lake, Rockford, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1991, at United Memorial Hospital. She was bom July 17, 1928, in Kipton, Ohio, the daughter of Jack and Mary Boru Jones. Mrs. German was a member of Greenville Church of the Nazarene and a graduate of Rockford High School. On June 11, 1955, she married Celum German in Grand Rapids. He survives. Also surviving are three daughters and their husbands, Mary and Denny Szczytko, Morley, Nancy and Dale Sanders, Grand Rapids, Janice and Jim Vogel, Alto; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Todd German, Rockford, David and Dana German, Greenville; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Other survivors are four sisters and two-brothcrs-in-law, Betty English, Fort Ogden, Fla., Evelene Meier, Augusta and Paul Van Dyke, Lansing, Lena and Ernie Russell, Greenville. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenville Church of the Nazarene, conducted by the Rev. David MacDonald. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon. No funeral home visitation will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were handled by Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville.


GESELMAN, LEE ARTHUR

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, May 24, 1999
Crystal - Lee Arthur GESELMAN, 16, of Crystal, died early Sunday morning, May 23, 1999, as a result of a house fire in Crystal. He was born on Nov. 26, 1982, in Alma, the son of Chris A. and Darlene A. SNYDER GESELMAN. He was a junior at Harold O. Steele High School, Fenwick, and previously attended Carson City-Crystal Schools. He enjoyed golf, basketball and his family. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Chris and Sue GESELMAN of Sheridan; his mother and friend, Darlene CARMODY and John MUNIZ of Crystal; one brother and sister-in-law, Matthew and Michelle JEROME of Crystal; one sister and brother-in-law, Tanya and Dale FISHER of Traverse City; paternal grandfather, George GESELMAN of Crystal; maternal stepgrandfather, Ellsworth TISSUE of Sumner; four nephews; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Irene TISSUE SNYDER, and paternal grandmother, Barbara GESELMAN. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at New Haven Center Cemetery, Sumner, with the Rev. Ried Martin officiating. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Arrangements were handled by the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GETTINGS, FAITH T.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, August 28, 1999
Greenville - Faith T. GETTINGS, 79, of North Franklin Street, Greenville, died peacefully Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, after a brief stay at United Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit. She was born Dec.10, 1919, in Marion, the daughter of Wilber "Bill" and Ethel COOK ORVIS. She married Harry GETTINGS Jr. on Jan. 29, 1946, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1990. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd ORVIS, and her sister, Lela KELLER. Surviving are her two daughters and one son-in-law, Frances GETTINGS, Carolyn and Bob EMMONS of Greenville; one son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Brenda GETTINGS of Rives Junction; her grandchildren, Sharon Kay HILLIKER, Brandon GETTINGS, Jenna GETTINGS and Jeff EMMONS; her twin brother and sister-in-law, Fay and Donna ORVIS; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. from the Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Harry R. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in West Montcalm Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the UMH Long Term Care Unit or the Alzheimers Association.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GIBBONS, VIOLET A.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, May 14, 1999
Edmore - Violet A. GIBBONS, 79, Edmore, passed away Tuesday evening, May 11, 1999, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1919, in Edmore, to Fred and Brigetta SIMONS JENSEN. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Thelma. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Rosemary GIBBONS of Stanton, Ronald and Adeline GIBBONS of Edmore; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jeanette SHINE of Edmore, Lillian and John CHRISTOPHERSEN of Sidney; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel, Edmore. Interment will be in McBride Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GILBERT, JOHN T.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, May 6, 1999
Lakeview - John T. Gilbert, 99, Lakeview, formerly of Ithaca and Bradenton, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at Bonet's Adult Foster Care, Lakeview. He was born March 6, 1900, in Clyde, Ohio, to Thomas and Lillian GILBERT. Mr. GILBERT is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dolores GILBERT of Lakeview; one daughter-in-law, Margaret GILBERT of Ithaca; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Athol, who passed away six weeks before their 45th wedding anniversary; and one son, John J. GILBERT. Mr. GILBERT was a retired farmer and a World War I veteran. According to Mr. GILBERT's wishes, no services will be held. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Cremation is being handled by the Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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Giles, Dennis L.


EUGENE GILLEO

Source: Unknown

EUGENE PIERSON GILLEO born 5-13-1850 - died 3-15-1930

Eugene Pierson GILLEO died at his late home on the west side of Carson City Saturday, March 15, at the age of 79 years. Mr. Gilleo has been in failing health for a number of years. However, he was only confined to his bed for about the last week and the end came through an enfeebled heart and exhaustion due to old age. Mr. Gilleo had been a resident here since retiring from the farm some 15 years ago.

Mr. Gilleo was born in Cayuga county, New York State on May 13 and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gilleo with whom he came to Michigan when a young boy. The family settled on a farm in Hillsdale county, and he grew up in that vicinity.

On July 6, 1872, Mr. Gilleo was wedded to Martha Jane BALDWIN at Vickeryville. A short time after, the young couple purchased a 40-acre tract of land in Gratiot county which was at the time almost virgin wilderness. With their own hands they cleared the land and erected a log cabin which was their home for many years.

With industry and thrift Mr. Gilleo accumulated other property and raised a family of 7 children, 3 of whom have passed into the great beyond. Those surviving beside the sorrowing wife are, Mrs. Georgia HERALD of Hubbardston, Mrs. Jessie CUSICK of Greenville, Mrs. Coral ACKLEY also of Greenville, and a son, Melvin GILLEO of Detroit. Two sons, Howard and Dudley, and a daughter, Mable, preceded the father in death. There are also 19 grandchildren left.

Mr. Gilleo had a deep interest in music and owned several fine old violins that were his constant companions. He developed a taste for this art when only about 12 years old, but on account of a deep seated prejudice against "fiddles" in those days, when folks considered them instruments of the devil, he found it convenient to do his practicing in his father's barn. Later however, when it became apparent that this was one of his talents, he was privileged to take work under Professor YOUNK of Detroit. His love and passion for music enbraced a deep appreciation for the best and his library contains the finest compositions of the masters of classical violin music. There were few days within the past few weeks that Mr. Gilleo did not attempt to enjoy a few minutes with his beloved instruments, though the effect brought him nearly to the point of exhaustion.

His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from his late home with Rev. W.S. SHELLY, pastor of the Congregational church, officiating. Mrs. Wm. BARTHOLOMEW and H. J. GARLOCK sang 2 appropriate numbers. The following friends and neighbors acted as pall-bearers: George KING, Bradford THOMPSON, Frank FULTON and John REYNOLDS. Burial was in Carson City Cemetery.
Submitted by Sharon Buckley

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MARTHA JANE GILLEO

Source: Unknown

MARTHA JANE (BALDWIN) GILLEO born March 1852 - died Aug 1937

Martha Jane GILLEO died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ned HERALD of Hubbardston, August 4 1937, at the age of 85.

She was in fairly good health until a few days before her death due to an enfeebled heart and old age. She was born in 1852 in Wayne county, town of Romulus, now in the city of Detroit. Two years later she moved with her parents, behind a yoke of oxen, to Bloomer township where they settled. She resided with them until her marriage to Eugene Pierson Gilleo at Vickeryville in the year 1872.

They settled in Gratiot county on a farm which was then virgin wilderness. With their own hands they cleared the land and erected a log cabin which was their home for many years, later moving to Carson City where her husband preceeded her in death seven years ago.

They raised a family of seven children, three of whom have passed into the great beyond. Those surviving are Mrs. Georgia HERALD of Hubbardston, Mrs. Jessie CUSICK and Mrs. Coral ACKLEY of Greenville, and Melvin GILLEO of Royal Oak. Also nineteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She did much good work as a practical nurse for many years.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, August 7th, at the Caswell funeral parlor in Carson City, Rev. B.A. HARTLEY officiating. Interment was made in the Carson City Cemetery.
Submitted by Sharon Buckley

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GILMAN, MAXINE E.


The Daily News, Greenville, MI- September 24, 1991
MAXINE E. GILMAN, 68 SHERIDAN — Maxine E. Gilman, 68, of 16055 Hastings St., Ham Lake, Minn., died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1991, at Mercy Hospital, Anoka, Minn. She was born Feb. 26,1923, in Montcalm County, the daughter of Jessie and Mabel Lacy Edwards. Mrs. Gilman was a former resident of the Sheridan area. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Tarzwell, Ham Lake, Minn.; two grandchildren. Robert Tarzwell and Stacy Tarzwell, both of Minneapolis. Also surviving are four sisters, Lorraine and Ken Fike, Vickcryville, Norma and Mervin Bussell, Stanton, Opal and Virgil Wickerham, Sheridan, Elaine Strange, Shreveport, La.; four brothers, Harold and Helen Edwards, Kenneth and Shirley Edwards, Dale and Edith Edwards, all of Sheridan, Duane and Frances Edwards, Stanton. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan, the Rev. Dr. Robert Braman officiating. Interment is in Evergreen Cemetery. At the family's request there will be no visitation.


GILLMAN, MYRTLE E.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, September 27, 1999
Greenville - Myrtle E. GILLMAN, 72, of Greenville, died at home Sunday morning, Sept. 26, 1999. She was born in Pontiac, the daughter of Samuel N. and Verna M. NEWMAN RUSS, on Sept 28, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Eugene RUSS; two sisters, Donna RUSS and Phyllis LAPER; one grandson, Joshua ALLEN in 1994. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Benjamin R. AYERS of Lowell; her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Penny ALLEN of Gowen; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her sisters, Maxine PHIFFER of Grand Rapids, Joanne LAPER of Howard City, Janice GRAMES of Lowell; and her brother, Jack RUSS of Trufant. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hurst Funeral Home, Grenville, with the Rev. Harry R. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Aetna Cemetery, Morley. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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SAMUEL GILMORE

Source: Book of Michigan Civil War Veteran Bio's
Samuel Gilmore was a farmer in Montcalm Co., Mich., where he had been settled since October, 1854, and was 36 years old when he enlisted from Grand Rapids, Sep. 23, 1861, as a private in Co. H, 8th Mich. V.I. He was promoted to corporal and transferred Oct 24, 1862, near Petersburg, VA, to Co. B, 1st U.S. Eng., and was honorably discharged at the same place Sep 23, 1864. He fought at Fredericksburg, Antietam, Chantilly and 2nd Bull Run.

A brother, Henry, served in a Michigan regiment and a brother of his wife, Richard Johnson, went out in a Wisconsin command.

Comrade Gilmore was born January 31, 1825, at Portage, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Rhoda(Fox) Gilmore, both deceased. He married Sep 28, 1845, in Erie Co, PA, Sarah Johnson, born June 17, 1830, at Martinsburg, N.Y., the daughter of Lyman and Elizabeth (Cramer) Johnson, both deceased. They have had these children: Mary J. (dec.), Lucy A, Eliza A and Albert (twins), the latter deceased, Horace M, Joseph A, Sally A, Lafayette, Charles, Doyle, Justin, Willie A, and George. Comrade Gilmore is now a farmer and belongs to William A Kent Post, has a pension, and may be addressed at Millers, Mich.
Submitted by Kathleen Shroyer

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SARAH GILMORE

From Greenville Independent, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1907
Deaths - Mrs. Samuel Gilmore of south Greenville on Saturday morning, aged 77. Mr. Gilmore is 82 years. They formerly lived in Fairplains, pioneers fifty years ago. The children, all grown up, are six sons and two daughters. In the Feb. 13, 1907, Greenville Independent: Sarah Johnson was born June 17, 1830 at Martinsburg, Jefferson Co., NY and died at Greenville, Mich., Feb. 2, 1907. She was married to Samuel Gilmore Sep. 20, 1845. She was the mother of 13 children, 8 of whom survive her, 6 sons and 2 daughters. She was of a cheerful disposition, always making the best of everything, a true, faithful wife and a loving mother. The night was never so dark or the road too long to deter her from going to her children if they were sick or in trouble. She was a great sufferer for a number of years but she bore it all patiently without a murmur. Besides her husband and children, she leaves 2 sisters and a host of friends to mourn the loss of a faithful friend. Funeral services were held from the Fairplains church Feb. 5, 1907. The floral tributes were appropriate in design and beautifully arranged and everything connected with the funeral bespoken the high respect felt for the deceased by the people among whom she had so long lived. Though dead, she speaketh."
Submitted by Kathleen Shroyer, GGGGranddaughter of Sarah/Samuel Gilmore

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GLADDING, LEMMIE M. "SANDY"

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, July 15, 1999
Ionia - Lemmie M. "Sandy" GLADDING, 99, Ionia, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at his home. Lemmie was born April 16, 1900, in Lyons, the son of Lemuel and Raphella HOPKINS GLADDING. He attended Shanty Plains school and from age 16 to 31 worked at Hall Orchards. Mr. GLADDING worked at Gibson's for 6 years and was a cattle trucker for nearly 25 years, retiring in 1961. During this time, Lemmie also farmed his own farm, and continued to farm after his retirement. He was married Jan 17, 1931, to Thelma Louise CORY, and she survives, treasuring the memories of 68 years of marriage. Mr. GLADDING was former president of the Clear Lake Cemetery Association and also former president of the Ronald Center School, and he loved to fish and hunt. Lemmie was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by seven brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife; one son Donald GLADDING; one daughter, Burma and Dave RILEY; one granddaughter, Debbie and Roy STAUDEMEYER; three great-grandsons, Michael STAUDENMEYER, Ray CRIPPEN Jr., and Ryan REIETER, all of Ionia; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at North Plains Church with Pastor Robert Jourdan officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lake Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home, Rich Street Chapel, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carson City Hospice or the Ionia Co. Commission on Aging. Envelopes are available at the church or Cook Funeral Home.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GLADDING, VIRGILINE J.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, April 22, 1999
Greenville - Virgiline J. GLADDING, 85, Greenville, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at Metron of Greenville. She was born April 26, 1913, in Greenville, the daughter of Garfield and Julia NIELSEN OLSEN. She was a member of Danish Sisterhood Society, South Sidney Aid and retired from Wolverine World Wide. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Darryl and Margaret GLADDING of Greenville; one daughter, Julie JOHNSON and special friend Linda WALLACE of Greenville; nine grandchildren, Allen and Wendy GLADDING, Brian and Susan GLADDING, Duane and Lisa JOHNSON, Kim GLADDING, Angela and Dave FOWLER, Chenelle JOHNSON, Jeremy GLADDING, Kristy WALLACE, Stacie GLADDING; three great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carmen and Hans CHRISTENSEN of Alma, Helen and Sam STOWELL of Palo, and Albert YEOMANS of New Port Richie, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pearl William GLADDING, on Oct. 10, 1993; one sister, Elaine YEOMANS; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Celia OLSEN. Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Jack GLADDING officiating. Burial will be in Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Virgiline's name may be made to the American Heart Association of Michigan.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GLEASON, GLEN L. "BUD"

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, March 29, 1999
Belding - Glen L. "Bud" GLEASON, 77, passed away Saturday, March 27, 1999, at his residence. He was born March 9, 1922, in Belding, to Leon R. and Jennie H. NEVE GLEASON, the youngest of three children, Adell, Viola and Glen. He attended Belding Schools and graduated with the class of 1940. In June of 1940, he started work at Gibson Refrigerator Co. as an apprentice draftsman. He worked there as manager of design and drafting until his disability retirement in February 1982. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in September 1942 and served until his discharge as a sergeant in February 1946. He married Rosalie Jane SMITH on June 27, 1942, in Lakeview. She preceded him in death on June 28, 1978. He is survived by his children, Gary and Suzanne GLEASON, Tammy TOMPKINS, all of Belding, Michael and Carol GLEASON of Gowen; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; one sister and brother-in-law, Adell and Ray JENSEN of Belding; his aunt, Susan NEVE of Grand Rapids; one brother-in-law, Daniel SMITH of East Lansing; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Viola and Nate BARTHOLAMEW of Belding; several aunts, uncles, sisters- and brothers-in-law. Funeral and committal services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Belding, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Interment will be Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alvah N. Belding Library, Shiloh Community Church or the charity of one's choice.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GOERNER, HELEN

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, November 1, 1999
Howard City - Helen GOERNER, 86, of Howard City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus, Grand Rapids. She was born Nov. 27, 1912, in Ensley Township, the daughter of John and Roma KINNEY WELCH. During her working years she worked at the Howard City Post Office as a postal clerk for 25 years before retiring in 1972. Helen was a member of the Priscilla Club as well as being active in the Howard City Senior Center. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Larry and Betty, Fredrick "Fritz" and Judy, all of Howard City, John of Morley; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine DONALDSON of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence, in 1962; one son, Jim, in 1956; and one sister, Vera KNOX. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Heckman-Mohnke Funeral Home, Howard City, with Pastor Mark Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Reynolds Cemetery. Memorials to Heritage United Methodist Church may be left at the funeral home, where friends my call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to the services on Tuesday.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GOFREDO, JOHANNA HELENE

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Marshall - Johanna Helen BEHRENDT GOFREDO, 83, of Marshall, died Sunday evening, Oct. 10, 1999, at Oaklawn Hospital. She had been ill since this past May. Mrs. GOFREDO was born June 24, 1916, in Alt-Oblusch bei Gdynia (Gotenhafen), Poland, to Heinrich Carl Ferdinand and Emma Lina Selma ASCHER BEHRENDT. She completed her schooling in Germany and trained to be a seamstress. She was married to Rudolf GOFREDO on Dec. 28, 1945, in Germany. The couple immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1952. They traveled by train with their two daughters to Jackson where they were met by their American sponsors. They were taken to Sidney where Mr. GOFREDO worked on a farm. In 1953 they moved to Belding, where they made their home until 1985. They then moved to Marshall, where she has lived since. Mr. GOFREDO preceded her in death Aug. 16, 1990. Mrs. GOFREDO worked as assistant librarian in Gotenhafen, Poland (now Gdynia, Poland). From 1958 to 1968 she worked as a seamstress at Jolly Kids Togs in Belding. Then she worked as a power sewing machine operator at Chrysler Corp. in Lyons, from where she retired in 1979. In 1997 she received the "Heart of Gold Award" from Coldwell Banker Real Estate firm. Mrs. GOFREDO was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Marshall. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, playing bingo, playing the lottery and being with her family. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Helga and Kent ANDERSON of Marshall, Jutta and Robert STOCKS of Grand Rapids; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Judy GOFREDO of Durham, N.C.; six grandchildren, Steve and Amy ANDERSON, Brian ANDERSON, Robby and Jamie STOCKS, Lisa STOCKS, Karen BUSSLER and Larry BUSSLER; one great-grandson, Ethan STOCKS; one sister, Maria EBERLE of Hamelin, Germany. She also was preceded in death by three sisters, Bertha SCHULZ, Auguste SEIWALDSTATER, Emma KASPER; and two brothers, Gustav BEHRENDT and Emil BEHRENDT. Funeral services were today at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Boedecker officiating. Interment was in Oakridge Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Christ Lutheran Church of Mar-Lee School Scholarship Fund. Assistance with memorials is available at Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GOOLSBY, HERMAN

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Saturday, September 4, 1999
Greenville - Herman GOOLSBY, 84, Trufant, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, following two years of loving care from Rose Garden Homes in Grandville. He was born in Buffalo Valley, Tenn., on July 27, 1915, the son of John H. and Bertha RAYMER GOOLSBY. Herm was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, a member of the Trufant Lodge F.&A.M., an avid golfer, and a former member of the VFW Lakeview Post. He retired in 1977 from Federal-Mogul Corp. in Greenville after 42 years of service. He married Violet POULSEN on June 8, 1946, in Big Rapids, and she preceded him in death in 1967. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are his children, Alice and Jim KELLY, Sally and Steve SNYDER, Karen and Don MARTIN, all of Trufant, Nate and Karen GOOLSBY of Hudsonville, Art and Mary STROBEL of West Point, Miss.; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother, Parker; sisters, Ruby and Lois; his stepmother, Mae GOOLSBY of Tennessee; special friend, Lucile NEWELL of Trufant; a sister-in-law, Occie BEAUMONT of Detroit. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Kurt Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Trufant Cemetery. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Hospice.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GOSS, JOYCE MAXINE

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, December 9, 1999
Three Rivers - Joyce Maxine GOSS, 71, of Three Rivers, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at Three Rivers Area Hospital. Maxine was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Roy and Hazel GIEBE DUNITHAN. She lived in various parts of Michigan before settling in Three Rivers, having moved here from Stanton. She worked for 17 years at Kirsch Co., Sturgis, retiring in 1990, and she attended Centreville United Methodist Church. Surviving are her two children, Ray GOSS of Three Rivers, Faith and James WILSON of Sturgis; four grandchildren, Angela SHERWOOD, Bethan BOHM, Heather BOHM, Alaina WILSON; six great-grandchildren, Douglas and Tierra SHERWOOD, Caitlyn PRESOCK, Brandon GOSS, Kaleb and Holli BOHM; one brother, Charles SNYDER of Florida; four sisters, Myrtle HESLET of Centreville, June GREGORY of Three Rivers, Jean SISK of Savannah, GA., Sharon CLARK of Three Rivers; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Douglas GOSS. Services for Joyce Maxine GOSS will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, with the Rev. Dave Meister, Pastors Paul Bookko and Steve Miller officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to CERBE Inc., Rock Forest, Quebec, Canada, for 714 X, for people who cannot afford alternative cancer treatment.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GOUPELL, JENNIE L.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, July 6, 1999
Greenville - Jennie L. GOUPELL, 85, Greenville, passed away Monday morning, July 5, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. The daughter of Frank and Sarah DAVIS COVEY, she was born April 15, 1914, in Luther. She was a member of the Greenville Eagles Lodge. On Feb. 13, 1960, in Belding, she married William "Bill" Goupell, who preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 1994. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Paulette GOUPELL on Nov. 12, 1971; one grandson, David Scott GOUPELL; one son, David HULLIBERGER; 10 sisters and brothers. Surviving are five sons and four daughters-in-law, Ken and Dorothy HULLIBERGER, Jim and Jeanette HULLIBERGER, all of Belding, Dan and Dorothy HULLIBERGER of Mena, Ark., Alan HULLIBERGER of Greenville, Bill and Mary COY of Fredericks; three stepdaughters, Teresa LYONS, Mae HOLLAND, both of Greenville, Wendy WHITNEY of Belding; one stepson, Bil GOUPELL of Indianapolis, Inc.; one daughter-in-law, Jean HULLIBERGER of Coldwater; one sister, Grace SLOT of Grand Rapids; one brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Mary Jo COVEY of Cedar Springs; 30 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Kenneth Harger, pastor of Shiloh Community Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Envelopes for memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the charity of one's choice are available at the funeral home, where the family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GREEN, ROSALEE V.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Friday, April 30, 1999
Lakeview - Rosalee V. GREEN, 89, of Morley, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at Kelsey Memorial Hospital, Lakeview. Mrs. GREEN was born May 2, 1909, in Austin Township of Mecosta County. She was united in marriage to Theodore GREEN in 1974, in Wisconsin. She was an employee at Stanwood Hospital for 15 years in the housekeeping department. Mrs. GREEN was a member of the Rock Lake Bible Methodist Church in Vestaburg. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Clayton GREEN; and two grandchildren, Jacqueline GREEN MARSHALL and Rebekah GREEN MARTENS. She is survived by her husband, Theodore; one stepdaughter, Elma DEAN of Spring Hill, Fla.; two stepsons and their spouses, Eldon and Betty GREEN of Brooksville, Fla., Kenneth and Barbara GREEN of Morley; a stepdaughter-in-law, Ilene GREEN of Lakeview; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ben CRANDEL of Battle Creek, Leo CRANDEL of Pipesville, Tenn., Walter CRANDEL of Augusta; two sisters, Onalee MARR of Battle Creek, and Verba WHITE of Saginaw. Funeral services are Saturday at 1 p.m. at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with Pastor Forrest E. Tyler officiating. Interment is in Reynolds Township Cemetery in Howard City. Visitation is today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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GREENHOE, CLEO E.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Monday, March 15, 1999
Sheridan - Cleo E. GREENHOE, 80, 4629 S. Townhall Road, Sheridan, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at her home. She was born March 18, 1918, in Ionia, the daughter of Oscar and Etta Irene MOORHEAD SPENCER. She married Wilber R. GREENHOE on Sept. 25, 1936, at Sheridan. He preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1994. She also was preceded in death by one son, Wilmer GREENHOE in 1945; two grandsons, Jason GREENHOE in 1992, David TOW in 1969; three brothers, Clyde, Floyd and Richard SPENCER. Mrs. GREENHOE was a longtime resident of the Sheridan area. She was a founding member of Sheridan Assembly of God Church where she filled many roles and was always there to assist in any way possible. She was "Grandma" to everyone. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and the Rev. Jim WILCOX of Sheridan, Barbara and John TOW of Stanton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Jackie GREENHOE, Wilber Jr. and Laura GREENHOE, all of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Ruth CHRISTENSEN of Sheridan, and Celia SISSON of Rockford. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Sheridan Assembly of God Church, Sheridan, with her son-in-law, the Rev. Jim Wilcox, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. The family suggests memorial considerations to Cornerstone Academy. Arrangements are being handled by the Stebbins & Simpson Funeral Home, Sheridan.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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Greenwalt, Maybelle


GREGERSEN, LEETA B.

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, December 21, 1999
Lakeview - Leeta B. GREGERSEN, 85 of Lakeview, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at her home. She was born to Elmer and Elma SIETING on July 26, 1914. She is survived by her husband, Nelsy GREGERSEN, whom she married June 2, 1984. Besides her husband, Mrs. GREGERSEN is survived by three children, George BURHANCE of Greenville, Jim and Donna BURHANCE of Florida, Mary and Phillip HANSEN of Lakeview; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Doris HEWARTSEN of Grand Rapids; and one brother, Milton SIETING of Grand Rapids. Mrs. GREGERSEN was preceded in death by two husbands, Ford BURHANCE and Niel RICHARDS; one daughter, Joyce BURHANCE; and one great-grandson, David HANSEN. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Youngman-McCullough Chapel, Lakeview, with Pastor Zane Abberger officiating. Interment will take place in West Pine Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from noon until the time of service Wednesday.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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MARY GRIFFETH

Source: Unknown

Pioneer Nurse dies at Gowen Home Today

Mrs. Mary Griffeth Passes away after illness of few weeks (By Mrs. E.V. Larsen)

Mrs. Mary Griffith, 72 years of age, passed away at the home of her son Leroy Griffith, two miles southwest of Gowen, this morning after an illness of about three or four weeks. Mrs. Griffith came with her parents from Denmark in 1861, when she was but seven years old. They settled on a farm a few miles north of Greenville where not a tree had been cut and the woods were mostly of pine. She was married when about seventeen years old to Orlando Harris and went to live at Watson’s Mill about six miles northwest of this city. A few years later her husband purchased a farm just over the Kent County line. He built a shanty and the family moved into it. Mrs. Harris took her two month old baby in her arms and went out into the woods to wait for trees to be cut. This pioneer always helped in the fields that were being cleared in the day time and at night did her housework. She did the cooking to keep her family eating and the necessary sewing and patching to keep her family clothed. A short time after the death of Mr. Harris she was married to James Griffith.

The Greatest of her work has been the care of the sick. Years ago when it was not easy to get a doctor out and at night, people for miles around sent for Mrs. Griffith when they were ill. There was not a birth in the community that she did not attend and often when she was sent for by a neighbor to care for the sick or dying in their home, she left a small child with her husband at home. She is survived by four sons, Arthur Harris, Will Harris, Harry Harris, and Leroy Griffith. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Mary was born 16 Dec 1853 in Denmark and died 11 Dec 1926 in Spencer Twp. Moncalm Co., MI; maiden name Anderson
Submitted by Sherry Anne Crater

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GROOM, GLADYS LEONE WELLS

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Thursday, December 30, 1999
Belding - Gladys Leone WELLS GROOM, 80, of Saranac, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999. She was born in Belding, Aug. 6, 1919, the daughter of Henry and Ida JOHNSON WELLS. She married Clarence L. GROOM on Nov. 16, 1945. She worked for Jolly Kid Togs in Belding from 1937 to 1969 and for Wolverine Shoe Co. in Greenville from 1969 to 1976. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Saranac, VFW Lakies Auxiliary in Lowell and was a former member of the Royal Neighbors of America Camp 425 in Belding, where she held the office of recorder for several years. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Carla GROOM of Guttenberg, Iowa; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Kenneth SMITH of St. Johns, Trudy and Michael BLACKMER of Lansing; three grandsons, Steve ANDERSON of Charlotte, Christopher BLACKMER of Davison, Jason GROOM of Guttenberg; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Vera WELLS of Elkhart, Ind., George and Jeanette WELLS of Grand Junction, Colo., Leonard and Shirley WELLS of Grand Hven; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and Howard THOMPSON of Grand Rapids, Alice and Harold ALLCHIN of Belding. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, in 1984; and three brothers, Mike WELLS in 1937, Jack WELLS in 1993 and James WELLS in 1996. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Saranac, with Father Norbert Leyrita as celebrant. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Huffman Funeral Home, Belding, with the rosary being recited at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lowell VFW Ladies Auxiliary or St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Saranac.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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Groth, Wade L.

Grow, Nellie


GUENTHER, ERIC

Daily News, Greenville, MI - Tuesday, August 10, 1999
Greenville - Eric GUENTHER, 83, of Keiber NE, Deer Lake, Greenville, died at his home. He was born in Germany on Sept. 9, 1915, the son of Max and Marie LUNGHAMMER GUENTHER. He came to the USA at age 5 with his parents and graduated from Willoughby High School, Willoughby, Ohio, and then attended Parks Air College. He married Margaret CATTELL on Oct. 28, 1939, in Willoughby. She preceded him in death on May 13, 1992. Eric came to Greenville in 1942 when he was hired by the Gibson Refrigerator Co. for the World War II glider manufacturing project. He continued with his working career as fabrication supervisor until his retirement. In the 1950s he and hi wife operated the "Hobby Den" craft store. An active community member of Greenville, he was a member of First United Methodist Church, Homemakers of the the church, served on the church board and on the trustees of the church. He also was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, where he served as scoutmaster of Troop 233 of Greenville, attending the National Scout Jamborees, and received from BSA the Silver Beaver Award and the Order of the Arrow. He also was an officer of the Gibson Employee Credit Union and was a former member of the Gibson Management Club. In recent years, he helped spearhead the reconstruction of the Fighting Falcon glider and was active in its restoration, personally travelling around the country to airfields and millitary bases to obtain parts and information for the project. He also was helping to establish a museum for the glider here in Greenville. Eric is survived by one daughter, Rita M. HUFFMAN of Belding; one granddaughter and her husband, Jenna and David PHILLIPS, and one grandson, Barry HUFFMAN, all of Holland; one sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Cliff CONOMY of Willoughby, Ohio; one brother-in-law, Charles CATTELL of Ashtabula, Ohio. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Greenville, with his pastor, the Rev. Harry R. Johnson, officiating. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to his church or the museum for the Fighting Falcon or the Flat River Community Library, Greenville.
Contributed by Linda Johnston

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