Friends were grieved Sunday to learn of the death of Mrs. Nell Allen, of Pleasant Valley. She suffered a stroke Thursday evening and woe taken to the hospital in Clare, Friday, where she passed away Sunday afternoon about one O'clock.

Mrs. Allen was very active in both church and community life and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Gleaners, The Christian Church at Shepherd, The Pleasant Valley W.S.C.S., Helping Hand Society. She was a First Noble Grand of the Rebekah, and Past President of the W.S.C.S. and was serving as Secretary of both organizations at the time of her death. She was also a director of the school district in which she lived and participated this spring in the rural Red Cross collection drive.

With all there activities in addition to caring for her family she also found time to act as correspondent for this newspaper, a position which she held for many years, being employed in this capacity long before the present owners took over the paper.

Throughout the years, her news items arrived with unfailing regularity each Tuesday. The staff of this paper extend their sympathy to the family in their hour of grief.

Nellie Mae McCune was born April 11, 1887, at the farm home in Pleasant Valley, to Molly and Ed McCune and spent her entire life in the community.

She was married to Roy Allen, March 23rd, 1910, and to this union were born two sons, Arthur Allen, of Detroit, and Lt. Robert Allen of the LI.S. Navy, stationed it San Diego, California.

Surviving her are her Husband, two sons and two grand-children.

The community has lost one of its outstanding citizens and a continuous resident for seventy-four years.

William Edwin Adams passed on into the great unknown as calmly and stoically as he had lived, at his home in Shepherd, November 11, about 4:30 P.M.

He came from our earliest and sturdiest pioneer stock. In 1854 his father, together with four friends, blazed the trail into this county over much the same routing as that of U.S. 27 today, and staked their claims under the graduation act. The Adams claim is a part of the present beautiful homesteads farm now known as "The Adams-Homestead" The Adams family with their possessions moved from Hillsdale county into Isabella county, in November 1857, making their temporary home with Mrs. Adams' parents, Robert and Ann (Leach) Shepherd, who had preceded them and built their cabin on their own claim next west of the Adams claim.

It was here December 17, 1857, that William Edwin Adams was born, the sixth of the nine children of William and Mary Shepherd Adams. He grew to manhood with all the experiences of pioneer life and into his character were woven frugality, absolute honesty and high ideals.

In 1883 he graduated from the Detroit Business University. With hie brothers he engaged in lumbering and soon acquired some land. In 1886 H.J. Ward and Company established the first private bank in Shepherd. Later the firm name was changed to Hannett, Ward and Company. Again there was a reorganization and the banking company became known as Hannett, Adams Brothers and Company. W. E. Adams was made cashier and he continued in that capacity after the reorganization in 1894, when the bank was incorporated as the Commercial State Bank of Shepherd. Mr. Adams, his brother, Oliver H. Adams, and his uncle, the late Isaac N. Shepherd, with others, put into the institution their outstanding personal characteristics and made it and kept it safe, conservative and reliable.

Mr. Adams served the public behind that wicket for 27 years almost without a vacation, until his health broke and he was compelled to retire. He was elected a member of the first board of directors of the bank and at the time of his death was the senior director.

In 1918 he married Miss Florence Brown of Flint, in whom he found companionship and never failing comfort.

Mr. Adams' outstanding activity of the last few years had been that of treasurer of the school board. He had been an Odd Fellow for more than 50 years and had taken the 32nd degree in Masonry. He also had been a member of Coe Chapter No. 98, O.E.S. for many years and served as Worthy Patron of the chapter for about nine years.

Far and wide Mr. Adams was known and consulted for his keen conservative judgment in money matters, his right dealings and his utter integrity. Few knew this quiet unassuming man as the lover of beauty and gentility, nor as the student. His preference was French history and literature, and when more than 50 years of age, he took up the study of the French language and attained considerable proficiency therein.

W.E. Adams is survived by his wife, their daughter, Jane, and his brother, Oliver H. of Shepherd, a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Middaugh, Grand Rapids, two nieces and a nephew, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Manley of Flint, Janette Curtiss Adams of Grosse Point and Robert Edwin Adams of Ann Arbor.

Brief funeral services were held at his late residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and the tired long suffering body was laid at rest in Salt River cemetery.

Central Michigan Times #39
July 10, 1908

Eleanor Orviler Alleman, second child of Adam and Nancy Alleman was born in Richland county, Ohio May 5th 1828, where she spent her girlhood days.  On November 21, 1849, she was united in holy matrimony to Amos Alleman, who served in two wars, with Mexico and the war of the rebellion.  To the union were born one daughter, Amanda Alleman Smith, who now resides at Leipsic, Ohio and three sons, Perry, Jefferson and Clinton.

In 1863 with her family she moved to Allen county, Ohio, and in 1836 came to Michigan, which has since been her home till about four years ago when she went to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Smith, at Lespic, Ohio, and where she died July 1st, 1908, at the age of 80 years, one month and 26 days.

Mrs. Alleman has been a member of the United Brethern church the past 35 years and always lived a faithful christian life, at the time of her death being a member of the West Leispic U.B. church.

Besides her four children she leaves eight grand-children, one great grandchild, three sisters and three brothers besides a great many to mourn their loss.  Her husband preceeded her 14 years.

The remains werer brought here last Thursday from Ohio and the funeral services conducted by Rev. C.E. Pollok, were held at the M.E. Church at 10 o'clock.  Interment took place in Salt River cemetery.

McKinley scrapbook. Newspaper unknown.

Roy Allen, Route #3, St. Louis, who had been a prominent farmer in Pleasant Valley for many years, died Sunday, September 13, at the Carson City Hosl-,ital. 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 St. Louis, three grandchildren, Raymond two great grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, one sister Janie Pound of Saginaw, step-sister Daisy Hadd of Linwood, two half-brothers, Ray Allen of Turner and Sanford Allen of Remus.

Funeral services for Alma Mathews Ardner, which were held Saturday afternoon at the Shepherd M. E. church under the auspices of Coe Chapter No. 98, 0. E. S., were largely attended and an abundance of beautiful floral tributes further marked the esteem in which the deceased lady was held, and sympathy for the bereaved family.

Members of the Eastern Star Chapter attended the services in a body and acted as ushers at the church. Musical selections were rendered by a quartet consisting of Carl Piatt, Claude Stump, Eakil Nilson and Mrs. F.L. Ashworth, and by R. A. Garber, who sang a solo.
Mrs. Ardner, nee Alma Mathews, was born in Howard City, a little more than 37 years ago. She taught school for a number of years in Hemlock before going to Laporte,
where she became principal of the high school. Her marriage to L. H. Ardner was solemnized about 11 years ago.

Surviving with the husband are one daughter, Ida Jane Ardner, and a son, Jack Mathews Ardner, both in infancy. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Ida Mathews of Shepherd, two brothers, J. T. Mathews of Tahoe, California, and James Mathews of Beulah, and two sisters, Mrs. J.I. Nicholson of Greenville and Mrs. William Allen of Saginaw. Her father, who formerly conducted a restaurant business in Shepherd, and a baby daughter preceded her in death.

Mrs. Ardner was a past worthy matron of the Coe chapter, 0. E. S., was a member of the White Shrine of Alma and also of the Shepherd Rebekah Lodge, and the Shepherd Woman's club.

Roy Allen, Route #3, St. Louis, who had been a prominent farmer in Pleasant Valley for many years, 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 St. Louis, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, one sister Janie Pound of Saginaw, step-sister Daisy Hadd of Linwood, two half-brothers, Ray Allen of Turner and Sanford Allen of Remus.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated March 7, 1935-)

Mrs. Maurice Ayers departed this life at Salida hospital in Colorado, February 26, 1935. She was the only daughter of R.O. White and Florine Walton.

She was a graduate of the Royal Oak high school and from the Ypsilanti normal, after which she taught school for one year.

She was united in marriage to Maurice Ayers. Until three years ago, they made their home in Detroit, later moving to Buena Vista, Colorado, where they built a new home and have since resided.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, three sons, Tommy Walton two and 1/2 years old, and infant twin boys, one brother, Robert Harry, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. White, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Esther White, and Fred Walton, two aunts, Miss Grace A. White, and Mrs. E.R. Mestor of Royal Oak, uncle Minor Walton of Grand Rapids.

Death came Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock to terminate the acute illness over a period of several months of Leon A. Bates, who for 32 years had served as section foreman for the Ann Arbor railroad here. Mr. Bates was compelled to relinquish his work before Christmas and later on an operation for internal trouble was performed at his home. Reaction to the operation was not favorable and he steadily declined until death ensued.

Mr. Bates was ever industrious and a good citizen. He affiliated with the Salt River Lodge, F. and A.M. and the funeral Monday at 11 o'clock from the house was under Masonic auspices. The Rev. E.N. Mayhew of Mt. Pleasant, former Shepherd M.E. pastor, officiated and interment was in Salt River cemetery.

Leon A. Bates was born in Elsie, Clinton county, in l872, and would have been 60 years old had he lived until April 3 next. He was married to Maude M. Gillman October 25, l891. One son, who survives with the widow, is George Bates, agent for the Ann Arbor railroad in Mt. Pleasant. There are also two brothers, LaMott G. Bates of Elsie, and Charles R. Bates of Flint. A sister died several years ago. An obituary notice will be found elsewhere in this paper.

Members of Salt River lodge acting as Pallbearers were Harry Wetzel, Perry Wetzel, Jesse Ruhle, Claude Estee, H.E. Rosselit and E. L. Ashworth.

(From the scrapbook of Anne Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 23, 1932.)

Maude Leonard, daughter of Archibald and Elizabeth Leonard, was born August 25th, l868, in Coe township, Isabella county, Michigan. There she grew to womanhood and in 1885 was married to William Beard. Two children were born to them: Gertrude who died in infancy, and Grace, now Mrs. Glen Raycraft, with whom Mrs. Beard made her home for some months prior to her death.

For some time Mrs. Beard has been in failing health and on Tuesday, June 14, 1932, underwent an operation at the Alma hospital, passing away the following day at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 20 days.

She leaves to cherish her memory, Mrs. Glen Raycraft, four brothers and sisters, Ezekial Leonard of Coe Center, William Leonard of Genoa, Illinois, Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Shepherd, Mich., and Mrs. Lilian Randolph of Pontiac, Mich., several nephews and nieces and a host of friends.

Mrs. Beard has been a member of the Church of Christ since early girlhood and her faith in her Savior grew stronger as the years passed by. Before her operation she expressed her readiness to meet Him if her time had come to go. Like Paul the apostle she could say, "for me to live is Christ and to die is to gain.

Shepherd Argus  January 2, 1963

Mr. Peter J. Behrend, 87, passed away Thursday December 27 at 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 pm. Funeral services were held Monday at the St. Vincent de Paul Church with Father Roczin 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 Blancharad.  One daughter Elsie Flannery of Perry.  Nine grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Thursday May 20, 1943

Alice Hazel Benner, of 906 North Fancher street, died suddenly May 18 from a heart attack. A life-long resident of Isabella county, Mrs. Benner was born in Broomfield township March 21, 1911.  She is survived byher husband:  Aaron E; children - Lucile, Bob, Lynn and Frank, all at home; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aldrich of Broomfield.  Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Friday afternoon, May 21, 1943 from the Stinson funeral home with the Rev. E. R. Potter of Alma officiating.  Stinson and Sons are in charge of arrangements. Burial will be made in Riverside Cemetery.
 
 

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Willis Best Thursday evening. She had been in poor health for some time but was seriously ill only a few minutes, heart trouble being the cause of her death. She leaves a husband, son Oakly, and daughter, Mrs. Bernice Travis, of this place.

Her funeral was held Monday at Ithaca. Mr. and Mrs. Best lived in this town and kept a general store here for several years, and it is with sorrow that the people here heard of her sudden departure.

died Friday night at 1 o'clock at the age of 6 months and 18 days. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her grandmother, Mrs. William Robinson, the Rev. W. R. Bell officiating. Burial was made in Salt River cemetery.

Mrs. Anna Theoda Black, 82 years old and a resident of the Shepherd community for 42 years, died Saturday after a several months illness at the residence in this village where she has had her home for 23 years.

Mrs. Black was born in Gaines, Michigan, Aug. 9, 1850, the daughter of Steven and Mary Gove, who were numbered among the pioneers of that part of the state. 42 years ago. she came with her husband, James E. Black, from Byron, Michigan, to a farm on the Coe-Lihcoln township line in Isabella county. They resided here until their removal to Shepherd 23 years ago. Mr. Black died here April 2, 1926.

Mrs. Black was a member of the Women's Relief Corps an d had been active for some years as a member of the Church of Christ in Shepherd. Of a congenial and charitable nature, she had devoted her entire life to work contributing to the welfare of members of her family and others, and as an exemplary mother, wife and friend she will be keenly missed.

The funeral was held from the Church of Christ where services were conducted Monday afternoon by the Rev. W. R. Bell. Interment was made in Salt River cemetery. Claude Stump and Carl Piatt sang for the church service and grandsons of Mrs. Black acted as pallbearers.

A surviving son and daughter by former marriages are Mrs. Mary Casner of Grand Rapids and Edward Stroud of Fenton. To Mr. and Mrs. Black were born six children, of whom two, Mrs. Clinton Clark of Shepherd and James Black of Penwick survive. Children who preceded the mother in death were Archie Black of Shepherd, Mrs. Perry Thompson of Mt. Pleasant, Edward Black of Blanchard, and a daughter, Nellie, who died in infancy. She left 15 grandchildren and 7 great grand-children.

Shepherd Argus

With the death at his home here Monday night at 9:45 of William Jones Boyles, 81 years old, Shepherd lost a highly esteemed citizen and one of its oldest business men. After having been confined to his home for six weeks, Mr. Boyles was compelled to relinquish a battle against declining health that began nine years ago. He had been inactive in a business way for the last six months.

Identified with a barber business for the last 45 years, Mr. Boyles held the distinction of being the proprietor of the longest established business continuing in the village under the same management that founded it. He came here from Wheeler, in Gratiot county, in February, 1891, and purchased the business from a Mr. Hutchinson. Until ill health compelled him to relinquish his work recently, he devoted himself constantly to his trade.

Born June 22, 1854, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of John and Belinda Boyles, he moved to Ohio with his parents when a youth. Later the family located in Seville township Gratiot county, where Mr. Boyles was married in 1874 to Frances Oberlin. His widow survives him, with two sons, Clinton A. Boyles who had been associated for years with his father and is in the barber business in Owosso, and Simon R. Boyles who has been associated for years with his father in the Shepherd business.

Cheerful and congenial, Mr. Boyles was a consistently good friend, a substantial and considerate citizen and an agreeable companion, generally well liked. His familiar figure will be greatly missed in the business district that had been his sphere of activity for so many years and his passing is mourned by a host of friends who knew him best.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Shepherd Church of Christ. The Rev. W. R. Bell will officiate and interment will be made at Salt River cemetery.

Obituary saved by Retha McCormick No Newspaper named

Floyd C. Brattin died in Detroit on October 24. He was a former Shepherd resident, a graduate of Shepherd High and Albion college. He was a brother of the late Harry A. Brattin.

Surviving is his wife, Margaret, one daughter Shirley Jean Wirt of New York, three grandchildren and one great grand daughter. Private burial was in Albion.

Jennie Buck was born May 25, 1866, near Chatham, Medina county, Ohio, and departed this life June 29, 1932, aged 66 years, one month and 4 days.

When a small girl she came with her parents to Gratiot county, Michigan.

On March 17, l8F3, she was united in marriage to William Brooks. To this union were born two sons, Guy and Frank of this place.

For the past twenty-one years she had resided in the vicinity of Shepherd, where her helpful services and her cheerful friendly smile were deeply appreciated.

Although in ill health since the death of her husband, which occurred June 12, 1923, few knew of her condition until about two years ago. Since that time, she has been a great sufferer, and her heroic patience and cheery courage won the love and admiration of everyone who knew her.

Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Rebekah Lodge No. 199 of Shepherd and of the L.C.T.M. @To 216 of St. Louis, Michigan.

Two brothers, A.D. Buck of Elyria, Ohio, and Welter Buck of Lodi, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Beery of St. Louis, Michigan, one grandson, Harold Brooks of Grand Rapids, three great grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces survive her with the &one named.

Funeral services were hold in the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, Rev. Mayhew of Mt. Pleasant and Rev. Phillips of Shepherd, officiating. The male quartet sang and nephews acted as pallbearers.

Morning Sun --------- -January 9, 1979

Loren M. Brooks died of a heart attack Yesterday at his home 4918 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Shepherd. He was 73.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Garber-Berry Funeral Home in Shepherd, with Fr. Cornelius McEachin of the Sacred Heart Church officiating. He will be buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.

A retired farmer, he was born Jan4 6, 1903 in Marion, the son of Mr. aid Mrs. Hugh Brooks.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy (Judge); three sons, William and Dan of Mount Pleasant and Ed of Shepherd; one brother, Lawrence of Alma; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Fisher of Shepherd and Mrs. Clarence Rachel Fausett of Edmore; and 10 grandchildren.

Taken from an obituary in possession of Rose Cohoon. Copied by Phillip Alexander.

Dorothy, the little daughter of Glenn and Ruth Brown was born Nov. 17, 1917. She passed into Heaven September 26, 1919 at 2:20 a.m. after ten day's suffering of cholera infantom. The little one has left, to mourn their loss, father, mother, three little esters, two grandfathers, two grandmothers, two aunts, and one great grandmother and many other relatives.

Laid to rest in the Salt River Cemetery.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated June 15, 1933

Mrs. Edward Brown, nee Julia Voirol, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wesley Froggett in Mt. Pleasant, at 1 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral was held from the Shepherd M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in Salt River cemetery. The Rev. W.S. Phillips and the minister of the Church of God in Mt. Pleasant officiated.

Mrs. Brown would have been 50 years old if she had lived until September. She was born and reared in Isabella county and was married to Mt. Brown more than 25 years ago. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Voirol. She suffered an attack of influenza last fall at her home one mile north and two and one-half miles east of Shepherd and had since been ill. As her condition became acute she was taken to Mt. Pleasant two weeks ago that her sister might care for her.

She was a member of the Gleaners and is spoken of by those who knew her as a devoted mother and a good neighbor and a faithful friend.

Surviving with the husband is one son, Eugene. Another child died in infancy.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

William Burke, 72 years old, died Monday morning at 12:15 at his farm in Midland county, 4 1/2 miles east of Shepherd. He had resided in this community for the last 46 years. An illness that began about five years ago had taken an acute turn during the last three months.

Mr. Burke was born in Blenheim, Ontario, May 18, 1862. He was well known and highly respected in this section. Surviving him with his widow are two sons residing on the homestead and three daughters.

The funeral was held at the M. E. church in Shepherd of which Mr. Burke was a member, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. S. Phillips officiating. Interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

Mrs. Burnham, a native of Coe township and for most of her life a resident of the Shepherd vicinity, died at her home in the village Saturday forenoon at 11:30 after an illness of but little more than a week of influenza.

Nora Pethtel, daughter of Morrie and Elizabeth Pethtel, was born January 12, 1867, in Coe township 4 1/2 miles southeast of Shepherd where she lived until her marriage to William Burnham July 4, 1884. They resided for a few years afterward in Emerson township, Gratiot county, before moving to Kansas where they lived for 15 years. Returning to Shepherd, they had Cities lived there, Mr. Burnham having conducted a meat market in the village for about 20 years.

Mr. Burnham is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Cleo DeRushia, one son, Sharron V. Burnham, and a grandson, John Michell, all of Shepherd besides a brother, Thomas Pethtel of Coe township and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Woods of Belvidere, Kansas and Mrs. Nellie Baldwin of Flint. One son, Guy, died in infancy.

Mrs. Burnham united with the Methodist church in Haviland, Kansas, and after going to Shepherd, she, with her son, Sharron, were immersed at Rock Lake, since then she has been a member of the Church of Christ. She was active in the Rebekah club and the aid societies of both the Shepherd Methodist and Christian churches.

A devoted wife and mother and kindly and charitably disposed toward all, Mrs. Burnham numbered a host of friends to whom her death came as a shock, although not unexpected after the first few days of the last illness.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, was insufficient to take care of those who came to pay tribute to her memory and a number stood. Burial was made in Salt River cemetery.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated Sept. 19, 1935.)

William Burnham, prominent Shepherd man for over 21 years died suddenly Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 179 He was in the meat market business for a number of years and was also active in fraternal and civic life of the community.

The funeral will be held at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Sept. 20th. Burial will be at Salt River cemetery with the I 0 0 F rites. Mr. Burnham is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cleo DeRushia, a son, Sharon, a grandson, Johnie Mitchell, and two sisters, Mrs. Willie Wonnacot of Ithaca and Mrs. Arthur Backe of Mt. Morris. Mrs. Burnham died several years ago.

A full account of Mr. Burnham's life will appear in next week's Republican.

Isabella County Republican ----- April 23, 1953

Word was received here Wednesday night, April 15 of the sudden death of Dr. F.A. Bryant of Calfax, Washington due to a heart attack suffered the same afternoon. Dr. Bryant has visited relatives in this vicinity many tissues in the 1ast thirty years and was known by many of our readers. He retired from active surgery about two years ago due to his health.He has spent most of his time on his large ranch near Pulliap, Washington. Being deeply interested in Pure Bred Livestock. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. James Richardson and two granddaughters, also a nephew, Dr. M.E. Bryant who he raised and educated in his profession. He was the brother of Mrs. Myrtle Kindig, Mrs. Goldie Gillan, William Bryant, Charlie Bryant and several nieces and nephews. He served overseas in World War I and was 69 years of age at the tim0e of his death.

Obituary saved by Retha McCormick Newspaper unknown

Creola F. Stilgenbauer Carroll, born May 24, 1888 to Phillip Stilgenbauer and Josephine Flory Stilgenbauer in Canton, Ohio, passed away March 31, 1965, at the Central Michigan Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.

She is survived by one brother Russell Stilgenbauer of Shepherd, and a niece Mrs. Lawrence (Joan) Durham, of Shepherd.

Mrs. Carroll was a Past Matron of the Coe Chapter O.E.S #98, a member of the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ, and Salt River Extension Club. She had been active in business in Shepherd with her late husband W. A. Carroll, who died December 17, 1963, and her brother.

Services were held Saturday, April 3, 1965 at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Mr. Newton Huffine officiating. Interment was in the Salt River cemetery beside her late husband.
 
 

McKinley scrapbook Newspaper unknown No date

Melvin R. Castel was born in Bushneall township, Montcalm county, Mich. -August 5, 1853, and died at his home in Lincoln township October 27th 1919.

He was united in marriage to Josephine Goble June 7, 1874. They resided in Bushneall until July 1878 when they moved to their present home in Lincoln where they have since resided.

Doris N. Good, daughter of Noah and Lillian Good, was born December 27, 1918, and departed this life December 22, 1929, aged 11 months and 13 days.

She leaves to mourn her loss besides her father and mother, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives and a host of friends. While her dear little life was brief on earth no one knew her but to love her for her loving ways and smiles.
 
 

Benjamin A. Cohoon was born August 10, 1837, in Onodago Co.,New York. He died August 8, 1917, at the age of 80 years and 18 days.

When ten years old he came to Jackson county, Mich. with his parents and remained there until the Civil War broke out. He enlisted September 9, 1861, in Co. K 8th regiment Mich. Inf. and re-enlisted December 28, 1863. He was discharged June 13. 1865. He served sometime as sergeant and spent fourteen months in Rebel prisons.

Mr. Cohoon came back to Isabella County where he settled on a farm one and three-fourths miles south and west of Shepherd, where he lived for fifty years.

He was united in marriage to Eudoria F. Gallop June 17th 1867, in Jackson county.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, five children, Lenora French, of Riverdale, Ransom Cohoon, Lillian Hartford, Henrietta L. Mckinley, and Cora E. McGary all of Shepherd, and seven grandchildren and two great granddaughters and other relatives.

He was a member of Ralph Ely Post No. 150, of which he was quarter-master for 18 years.

The subject of this sketch was born in Orange County, N.Y. on July 22, 1802 and died at the residence of his son, B.A. Cohoon, of Coe, where he had resided for the past 14 months, on April 24, last, and was consequently nearly 86 years of age.

The deceased was married in 1829 to Miss Martha Pickard and settled in Onandaga County, New York.

There were six children born to them all of whom grew to be men and women. Subsequently, four of them died leavs two, a daughter who still lives in the township where she was born and a son, B.A. Cohoon, of Coe township and well known in this county.

He settled in Jackson County, this state in 1847, his wife dying in 1841. In 1861, he came to Isabella County where he has resided since.

The deceased was the last of a family of 11 children, 8 brothers and 3 sisters only one of whom died under the age of 75 years, and he by accident.

Shepherd Argus --- Mar. 8, 1961

The community for miles around was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of a friend and neighbor, Elmer J, Childs, Mr. Childs died unexpectedly at his home Monday forenoon of a heart attack.

Elmer J. Childs was born January 2, l89O in Coe Township and was a life-long resident of that area.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9th, at the Garber Funeral Rome at 2pm, with Rev. Lloyd Van Lente officiating. Burial will be in the Salt River Cemetery,

Surviving are his wife, Iva Estee Childs and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Blanchard of Mason.

Elmer was completing his 19th year as Coe Township Supervisor, and had declined to be a candidate for that office in the Spring Election. He served on various committees as a Township officer and was chairman of the Health Department and also of the County Board of Education at the time of his death.

In his younger days Elmer was an avid drummer, playing with a band in Forest Hill until one was organized in Shepherd, at which time he joined with them.

He was a life member of Salt River Lodge 288, F. & A.M. and also a life member of the Order of Eastern Stars Chapter 98. He was also secretary of the Gleaners, a position he held for 25 years.

Many people remember Elmer Childs for his bee-keeping, as he was a well-known apiarist throughout the area.

But whatever the walk in life may have been, he was known as "Elnier" to everyone and will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy, and that of the entire community in which he worked and lived, is extended to those he left behind.

Obituary in possession of Leo Cohoon. Copied by Phillip Alexander.

Ray Chi'Lds, 64, died Tuesday morning at the residence. Mr. Childs had been a resident of Causing and vicinity for 24 years, coming here from Eureka, Mont. He was an employee of Oldsmobile for 22 years, retiring four months ago because of illness.

Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Brown of Grand Rapids; four sons, Lee D., Virgil C., Myron D., and Floyd D. Childs all of Lansing; four grandchildren; two brothers, Warren Childs of Diamondale and Clarence Childs of Shepherd, and three sisters, Mrs. Harold Acker and Mrs. Otis Tripp, both of Shepherd, and Mrs. Vena Fitzgerald of Battle Creek. Funeral services and interment will be in a Shepherd cemetery.

NOTE: Ray Childs wife was Lenna Wood, daughter of John Wood and Sarah Jane McCullough- Lenna was the youngest child and sister to George Wood of Shepherd. This info taken from the Wood family history compiled by Melva Wood Wilbur of Shepherd. Jane Cowles.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated January 4, 1934.)

Mrs. Phoebe Clark, a pioneer of Isabella county, and for many years a resident of the Shepherd community, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Campbell in Alma, Tuesday night 66 this week. She had been in frail health for a number of years and a hard cold and heart complications proved too much for her 88 years. The end came quietly at 11:00 p.m.

The funeral service will be held in Alma friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Campbell residence. Rev. W. L. Gelaton of the Alma Presbyterian church will be in charge. Burial will be made in Salt River cemetery here.

The life of Mrs. Clark was one of rigorous activity and many interesting pioneer experiences. She was born at Allan's Prairie, Hillsdale county, Michigan, June 23, 1845, the daughter of Philander and Eliza Ann Harne. When ten years old, she moved with her parents to Coe township, near Shepherd, making the trip in a covered wagon drawn by oxen. Their destination was a rude log cabin in a grove of maple trees on one corner of the section of land which was later to be the Harne homestead. The deed to their land was signed by President Buchanan in 1854.

The little Phoebe grew up under conditions which bred in her the indomitable spirit of the pioneer. She often recounted incidents, both sad and humorous, of the days when the wilderness teemed with wild animals and roving Indians. With only a foot-path through the woods, and a log across the river for a bridge, she and her sister Mary attended school in the "Walton kitchen" where the late Artemesia Walton presided as teacher.

In her young womanhood, Phoebe Harnes met and married Byron Clark and on July 4, 1866, they rode on horseback to the place where the ceremony was performed. The bride and groom started their married life on a farm in a one-room cabin and despite their modest circumstances found much happiness there. Two surviving children, Mrs. James Campbell of Alma, and Clinton Clark of Shepherd, came to them and the years to follow were filled with the activities of rearing the children and cultivating their rapidly improving farm. The husband died more than 40 years ago, and Mrs. Clark remained at the farm until her advancing years sopped her strength. She then left to make her home with the Campbells in Alma, and has had a peaceful and pleasant life there for nearly 20 years. She never lost interest in civic and national affairs and was devoted to her family and many friends.

Surviving are the son and daughter, and one sister, Mary Harne, of Portland, Oregon.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl Newspaper unknown.

Coe Center--

News was received by telephone here last Saturday of the death of Mrs. Ella Leonard Cook who died at the home of her step-son, Merle Cook, at the farm home near Chesaning, last Friday at the age of 82 years.

"Aunt Ella", as she wac familiarly known, lived in this neighborhood during most of her farl,y life, her first husband being Rev. John Leonard, a brother of Solonian, Archibald, and Alexander Leonard, of Coe Center community. She was a faithful member of the church here and always ready to help in any department of the church as long as her health permitted. Services were held at her late home Monday morning at 10 o'clock and the body was brought to Coe church for a short service at 1 o'clock, with Rev. W.B. Bell officiating. Interment was made in south Coe cemetery beside her first husband and a little son, Reginald, who died in infancy. Here was a long life well lived and we mourn not as those who have no hope. The remains were accompanied by the step-son, Merle Cook, the lady who cared for her, two neighbors and the undertakers.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated August 15, 1935

William Shepherd Cook, rugged type of the old-time stock that placed high estimate on the values of straight-forward citizenship, strict integrity and friendly consideration for their fellowman, will be missed in the Shepherd community that had known and welcomed his familiar figure for the last 45 years.

Mr. Cook had been relatively active for one of his nearly 82 years up to the time he was seized early Monday morning with the acute illness that caused his death at about 3 o'clock the save afternoon. He had been failing in health for several years, but up to Monday had continued his usual pursuits. He drove his car to Shepherd Sunday for the last time.

Mr. Cook was a frequent visitor in town and numbered here friends by the score and sterling qualities as a man and citizen. He was of a type the community and the country can ill afford to lose, devoted to the beet traditions of our hard-won civilization.

William S. Cook was born in Sommerset Shire, England, September 20, 1853. In 1856 with his parents he crossed the Atlantic ocean in a sailing vessel. They landed in Woodstock, Canada, and 20 months later they moved to Farmington, Oakland county, Michigan, where William grew to manhood. On February 14, 1883, he war united in marriage to Mary J. Cook, at Northville, Michigan. Seven years later they moved to the farm west of Shepherd where he spent the remainder of his life.

Mr. Cook is survived by his widow and three sons, Bert of Shepherd, Lewis of Flint, and William of Lansing, two grandsons, Dr. W. Ferrall Cook of El Paso, Texas, and William Lewis Cook of Flint, a sister, Mrs.Mary Orr of Coleman and a half-brother Sidney Court of Clare, the

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.)

Allen G. Coomer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coomer, was born in Shepherd March 30, l926, and died September 27, 1932. He leaves to mourn their lose, his father and mothers two brothers, Earl and Robert and a grandmother, Mrs. Cora Coomer, besides many other relatives and friends.

The funeral was held at the Christian church Friday. Rev. L. R. Bell officiating.

Shepherd Argus ----- July 17, 1963

Word was received by relatives Sunday of the death of Harry Coomer at Deland, Florida following surgery.

He had been a resident of this community since, 1901, coming with his parents from, Ohio. He made his living in the carpentry trade, especially barns and the country-side is dotted with the results of his work.

Harry W. Coomer was born February 1, l883 at Ashley, Ohio and passed away July 14, 1963 at DeLand, Florida. Funeral services will be held at the Garber Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 17, with Rev. Newton Huffina officiating. Burial will be in Salt River Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Leila; one brother Claude, of Shepherd; one sister, Mary B. Hunt, of Vestaburg; and two granddaughters.

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Death claimed James P. Curtiss at his home in Shepherd last Thursday night at about 8 o’clock. Mr. Curtiss had lived in and near Shepherd since 1888, when he came to this locality from Montcalm county. He was born in Oatfield, N.Y. May 24, 1853, and came to Michigan in 1879 to seek a brother lost in the lumber woods, who was never found. He served as foreman over lumbering crews for some years before coming here. His marriage to Nelia Bigelow was solemnized June 27, 1888, at her home west of Shepherd. They resided on a farm southwest of town until three years ago, when they moved to the village. Five children were born to them, one of whom died in infancy. The three sons and one daughter surviving are Stewart B. Curtiss and Janes R. Curtiss of this community, Mrs. Lila Moening, also of Shepherd and J. Sterling Curtiss of Lake George. There are 21 grandchildren.

Mr. Curtiss was highly regarded in the community and is universally well spoken of. Upright and considerate of others he won many friends during his long term of residence here.

The Rev. S. Phillips officiated at the funeral, which was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Shepherd M. F. church. Donald Carpp sang two selections. Interment was made in Salt River Cemetery beside the grave of his daughter who died as a child.

Funeral services were held in Mt. Pleasant last Thursday for Mrs. Dora N. Daggett, 84, Isabella pioneer, who died Monday night.@ She resided in the pioneer days in the Walton neighborhood, northeast of Shepherd in Coe township, moving to Mt. Pleasant 60 years ago&

Mrs. Daggett is a niece of the late Gen. Winfield Scott, U. S. army commander. Her first husband, Charles C. Whitney was a Civil war veteran and a guard at Ford's theater the night of the assassination of Lincoln. Two of hot sohe participated in the Spanish-American war.

Mrs. Daggett was a charter member of the Mt. Pleasant Eastern Star chapter and the W.R.C. honorary chaplain of the Maccabees and a Rebekah for 35 years. She also belonged to the M.E. church and was active in social affairs until her health failed several years ago.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Moody Funeral Home in Alma for Mrs. Winifred DeRushia, 72, of Alma.

Mrs. DeRushia will be remembered by her friends here as Winnie Sawyer her first husband being Roy Sawyer who conducted a store on Wright avenue more than thirty five years ago.

She has lived alone in Alma since the death of Mr. DeRushia a few years ago. She suffered a stroke and was found two days later when Mrs. Fred DeRushia getting, no response by telephone or at the door, called Fred and police officers who investigated and found her on the floor of

her home. She was taken immediately to the hospital where she remained unconscious until her death early Friday morning, April 17^th.

Isabella County Republican April 18, 1954

Gertrude A. Dickman age 64, wife of the late Joseph Dickman died Monday April 5th at the Smith Memorial Hospital in Alma. She was born at Glandorf, Ohio, March 7th, 1890 and she came to this community in 1937. Her husband died in 1947.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Donalda Horstpan and Mrs. Lucinda Horetran of Cloverdale, Ohio, Mrs. Ladona Bendele of Alma, Mrs. Louella Manley of Fort Jennings, Ohio; three sons, Urban Dickman of RR Alma, and Edwin Dickman, with the army at Fort Tony, Mass. and Neil Meyer of Knox, Ky. Two sisters, Mrs. Otto _______, Ohio, and Mrs. Ben Dickman of Fort Jennings, Ohio; two brothers Henry and Albert Unterforth, both of Glandorf, Ohio; also 24 grandchildren.

Requiem mass will be held at the St. Vincent De Paul church in Shepherd, Thursday at 10 A.M. with Rev* Fr. T.J. Bolger officiating. Interment will be at St. Vincent Cemetery. Rosary services will be held at 9 p.m. Vednesday evening at the family residence. The Garber Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.)

Edward Joseph Doyle was born December 3, 1856, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and departed this life April 19 1934, at the age of 77 years, 3 months, and 29 days.

He was the son of Edward and Nora Doyle. He moved with his parents to a homestead in Lincoln township, Isabella county, when a small boy. At the age of 28 years, he was united in marriage with Etta Hartford. To this union were born five children.

The family lived on a farm in Lincoln township for about eight years. They moved to Salt River where he lived for a short time, and then moved to a farm in Chippewa township, where he had lived for over 40 years.

Mr. Doyle leaves to mourn his lose Mrs. Clare Santos of Detroit, Mrs. Myrtle Taylor of Grand Blanc, Mrs. Vena Davidson of Flint, Delbert Doyle on the farm, Mrs. Alice Clark of Detroit, and ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Anna Koyl Newspaper unknown hand-dated Oct. 19, 1933

((From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.)

May 24, 1917

Mrs. Edward Dubois who has been a resident of this county for over fifty years died last week at the fmaily home near Shepherd.  The funeral services which were to have been held Tuesday afternoon were postponed on account of the weather and will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Dubois' maiden name was Maria Burkhardt and she was born in Hutwil, Switzerland, Nov. 2, 1832, being eighty-four years of age her last birthday.  She came to America in 1854 and the following year was married in ohio to Edward Dubois.  They lived there ten years and then moved to Isabella county and settled on the farm which has ever since been her home.

She was the mother of twelve children, nine of whom lived  to manhood and womanhood.  Three died in infancy and the oldest son died four years ago.  Mr. Dubois passed away six years ago.  The survivin children were all at her bedside except Albert who lives in Seattle, Washington, and Mrs. Celia Shue of Forest Hill, Arkansas.

She joined the German Reformed church in her native village and always lived a conscientious and Christian life.  Besides her children she is survived by twenty-one grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and scores of friends who extend to the family their sympathy.  A number of Mt. Pleasant friends plan to attend the funeral this afternoon if the weather permits.
 
 

Frederick C. DuBois was born in Wayne county, Ohio, May 11, 1862, and was one of the twelve children born to Edward and Marie Burk DuBois, four of whom preceded him in death. In l864, the family came to Michigan and settled on what is now the well known DuBois' farm, one and a half miles west of Shepherd.

He was united in marriage to Nettie Vredenburg November 6, 188(9)9, and they started housekeeping at the home farm where his parents were still living. Seven children were born to them, six of whom survive, a son, Faye, having died in infancy. Their married life of 42 years was all spent in Shepherd and vicinity with the exception of 5 years in Hastings and the happy and congenial union was broken just last December 19, when Mrs. DuBois passed away. A few weeks later, Mr. DuBois became ill with an infection of the foot and in spite of the best medical treatment the sore failed to heal, but at times improved enough to enable 'Jim to return to his duties as janitor of the Shepherd school.

On Feb. 15, however, his trouble became serious and in a few days, it was necessary to remove him to the hospital in Mt. Pleasant. An operation on the infected leg was performed and everything possible was done to relieve his suffering, but he gradually grew worse and in the afternoon of March 3, he passed away.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. W.S. Phillips of the Shepherd M. E. church were held at he farm home Sunday, March 6. The Salt River lodge, F. and A.P. 288, of which he was a member of long standing, conducted the impressive ritual at the cemetery, the pallbearers being members of the lodge.

The surviving children are 3 sons, Don and Vero of Shepherd, and Elton of Lansing, and 3 daughters, Mrs. Verne Richmond of Shepherd, Mrs. Marjorie Hamilton of Lansing, and Mrs. Alice Freshney of Middleville. A brother and 6 sisters also survive, namely, Mrs. Emma French of Elwell, A.B. DuBois of Oakland, Calif, Mrs. Alice Shepherd of New York City, Mrs. Chlia Shue of Beebe, Ark., Misses Marie and Ella DuBois of Seattle, and Mrs. Carrie Vredenburg of Traverse

(From the scrapbook I of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand dated May 12, 1932.)

Charles Edmonds, 79 years old and a retired farmer of Shepherd, who had been a resident of this community for 52 years, died at his home in the eastern part of the village Wednesday morning May 4, at 5:30 o'clock.

Mr. Edmonds wee universally highly esteemed here sE a conscientious citizen and a good husband and father. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edmonds, both natives of New York state and was born in Ionia county. Four sons surviving with his widow are Louis and John Edmonds of Ypsilanti, William of Shepherd and Clifford of St. Louis. One son, Harry, died when in infancy.

from the Stilgenbauer funeral home here. The Rev. W.H. Bell, pastor of the Church of Christ officiated and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

McKinley scrapbook Newspaper unknown

Hand dated October 2

Mrs. P. Estee, who had been in very poor health for the past several months, suffered a stroke of apoplexy on August 25th and later had another stroke which resulted in her death on September 20th.

Ellen G. Coffman was born at Platea, Brie county, Pennsylvania, February 5th, 1866 and died at her farm home in Lincoln township on Saturday, September 20th.

She came to Michigan March 19, 1885, and was united in marriage to P. H. Estee March 12, 1887.

To this union ten children were born one of whom died in infancy. Nine children survive: Marion D. of Shepherd, Mrs. Clarence Brown of Coleman, Duane and Iva-twins- Iva now Mrs. Elmer Childs of Shepherd, Harley of Chicago, Rush, Merrill and Frances who are still at home. She also leaves a husband, one sisters Mrs. D.C. Pearce of Colorado Springs, one brother, Rush C. Coffman of Ashern, Manitoba.

Funeral services were held at the farm home on Wednesday, September 24, Rev. L.G. Blood preaching, the remains buried in Salt River cemetery.

Isabella County Republican
December 20, 1956

Patrick Farnan, who has been in ill health for some time passed away at his farm home in rural Shepherd December 11th.

He was born April 6th, 1871 in New York state and has been a resident of Isabella County for 54 years.

Funeral services were held at the St. Vincent de Paul church Friday December 14th at 10 a.m. and interment was made in the Calvary Cemetery.  Rosary services were held Thursday evening at the Garber Funeral Home.

Surviving him are a son Gerald, three daughters, Mrs. Ernest Prior of Mt. Pleasant, Mres. Fred LeVique of Tacoma, Washington and Mrs. Mildred Hoag of Chicago.  Also surviving are 19 grandchilren and thre great grandchildren.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated January 22, 1921.)

One by one the pioneers of old Isabella county join the great majority.

This time, it is Patrick Fanning who has gone "over the divide".

He died Sunday night, after an illness of several weeks duration, although, for a number of years past, he had been in failing health.

The deceased was born in Ireland 65 years ago, and came to America in his early youth. He first settled in Ionia county, at or near Portland, and in l855, along with a number of others, came to Isabella county and located on the north west quarter of section 11, which property he sold subsequently, and acquired the form on which he now lives, nearly 2 miles east of this village.

His has been a busy life, and during his long residence here, he made many warm friends. He was a good citizen, an d leaves a large family, besides host of friends to mourn his lose.

Some years before locating in Isabella county, he married Miss Margaret Roberts, and eight children were the result of the union, all of whom are now living.

The funeral took place yesterday, services being held in the Catholic church at Summerton.
 

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. No date but this article is entered in stuff for the year 1933-

at the residence, 1428 Center street. -He had been a resident for 17 years, coming here from Shepherd. He is survived by the widow, Cora B. Faunce, two daughters, Mrs Selfridge of Grand Ledge and Mrs. Alton Selfridge of Lansing and 10 grandchildren, one brother, Alden J. Faunce of Harbor Springs and one sister, Mrs. Annie Koyl of Shepherd.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand dated March 9, 1933)

After having been in poor health for three years, Oliver Ferrell, a pioneer of Michigan, died Sunday night at twelve o'clock at the home in Shepherd of his daughter, Mrs. Bert Cook, with whom he had made his home for several years. The funeral was held from the Cook residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'clock. The Rev. W. S Phillips officiated and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

Mr. Ferrell was well known to the older residents of the Shepherd community, where he had spent many years of a vigorously active life. He was born July 26, 1846, in Columbia, Ann county, Ohio, and first came to Michigan 60 years ago, following his marriage to Rodenakey Lyons in Primrose, Ohio, July 26, 1872. To this union four children were born--William P. Ferrell, now residing in Sedro Wooley, state of Washington, Ted, who died in in-fancy, Myrtie V.(later Mrs. Frank Worthington) who died in Shepherd 16 years ago, and Ruby D. Cook of Shepherd.

Mr. Ferrell came to Shepherd about 53 years ago, and his wife died here in 189?* He returned to Ohio, where he was married again to Emma Delaamp at Alverdton in 1901. They resided there until 1930 when Mrs. Ferrell passed away and he came to Shepherd to live with his daughter.

Mr. Ferrell numbered many warm friends among the older residents, by whom he was held in high esteem. He spent a number of years in the rugged pursuits of the woods, but in later life worked at the trade of decorator and paper hanger in which he was highly skilled and his services were in great demand.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated --no date.)

Miss Ann Rebecca Ferrenburgt old and highly esteemed resident of the Shepherd community, died after an illness of several years, due to senility at the home of her nephew, Forest Divelbies, southwest of Shepherds Monday, April 24, at 3 o'clock a.m. She had resided at the home of her nephew for about 12 years,

Miss Ferrenburgt, the daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Ferrenburgt natives of Fulton county, Pennsylvania, was born there December 19, 1850. She was the last of a family of eight children, five boys and three girls. She was a member of the M. E. church and a lady whose splendid qualities had, won for her a host of friends.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Divelbiss home. The Rev. W. S. Phillips Officiated and interment was made in Salt River Cemetery.

Surviving nieces and nephews are, Mrs. Elizabeth Shong of St. Louis, Blanche, Ralph and Will Ferrenburg of Fremont, Calvin Ferrenburg of Salina, Ohio, and Forest Divelbies of Shepherd.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated November 23, 1933-

Mrs. Emma Egbert Field, who was loved by many in this community, passed away Tuesday morning, November 21, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry A. Brattin, in Shepherd. She had failed steadily in strength for the last six months but her illness had taken an acute turn only during the last six weeks.

Mrs. Field was the widow of C. Field, who was providently identified with the earlier business life of Shepherd. She was born in Bedford, Ohio, 78 years ago and her marriage to Mr. Field was solemnized in Charlotte, Michigan, November 25, 1880. They came to Shepherd in 1895.

Mr. Field purchased a mill that had been constructed by Ammi W. Wright, late Alma benefactor and philanthropist. When it was destroyed by fire he constructed the brick elevator now owned by the Shepherd Domain and Bean company. He was active in business here for a period of nearly twenty years.

Since the death of Mr. Field in 1922, Mrs. Field had made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Brattin in Shepherd, and Mrs. C.W. Riches in Mt. Pleasant. Endowed with a sunny nature and charitably inclined toward all, she will be missed by a host of friends. One of their tributes to her memory is the statement that Mrs. Field was never heard to utter an unkind word with reference to anyone.

She was socially active prior to the declining years of her life and was much interested in the work of the Shepherd M.E. church where she had been a member for years. She also was active in the Ladies* Aid society and was a past worthy matron of Coe Chapter No. 98. O.E.S.

Surviving Mrs. Field are the two daughters, Mrs. N.A. Brattin of Shepherd, and Mrs. C.W. Riches of Mt. Pleasant; two sons, Nathan E. Field of California and Ned C. Field of the state of Washington; a brother, James E.E. Field, Egbert, of Forks, Washington; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Meseager of Olivet, Michigan, and twelve grandchildren.

The funeral will be held from the H.A. Brattin home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. W.B. Phillips will officiate and interment will be made in Salt River cemetery.

Mrs. Irene Pike, 32 years old, died Monday morning at the home of her grandfather, John Caszatt, southeast of Shepherd, of tuberculosis. She is survived, besides the old grandfather, who is 90 years old, by two children, a boy and a girl.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. R. Bell officiating and burial was made in Salt River cemetery.

Isabella County Repbulican --- July 31, 1912

Charley Fisher, 76, died very suddenly Saturday, July 26th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary McKay, in St. Louis. Mr. Fisher had lived the past forty one years in this community. He was born April 21st, 1876, to Jacob and Mary Guiller Fisher, in Ohio. His wife, preceded him in death August 30, 18?1.

Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. McKay, Mrs. Olive Purtill, of Elwell, four sons, Herbert of Breckenridge, Omer of Shepherd, Ray of Alma and John of Linwood, also two sisters, Mrs. Ella Reistand of New Madison, Ohio, Mrs. Maggie Carter of Greenville, Ohio, and one brother John Fisher, of Arcanum, Ohio, and thirty grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the family residence, with Rev. W.H.Bell officiating. Interment was made in the Salt River Cemetery by the side of his wife.

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Sarah Alice Craven was born May 14, 1856, in Shiawasse county, Michigan, and departed this life December 16, 1934, at the age of 7? years.

February 22, l877, she was united in marriage to Charles P. Secord. Six children were born to this union, three passing away at an early age. Mr. Secord died September 23, 1888.

Later in life she was married to J. S. Rector. To this union one daughter was born.

After living several years in Shiawassee county, they moved to Deerfield township. In l897, she moved to Mt. Pleasant.

In 1929 she married William Folks of Shepherd, where she has since resided up to the time of her death.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, four children, Maud O'Brien of Canada, Clinton Secord of Deerfield township, Mabel Kobel of Mt. Pleasant, and Stella Harry of Shepherd, 36 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Stinson chapel, with Rev. George Dyer officiating. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

Isabella County Republican
December 11, 1952

Little Ruth Forsyth, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Forsyth, who has been in the hospital at Ann Arbor for 17 days suffering from leukemia, passed away at 11:15 Sunday morning, December 7.

Funeral services were held at 1 pm wednesday afternoon at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. W.H. Bell officiating.

Interment was made at Milington Cemetery

She was born May 29th, 1944 in Flint and was attending the Shepherd school in the third grade when taken ill.

Surviving her are her parents, two sisters, Rita and Rosalie, two brothers, Russell and Raymond, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Forsyth and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Balcher.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

The death of James Hendinge Freeman, pioneer of Isabella county, occurred Monday morning, July 22, at his home four miles south of Mt. Pleasant on the US-27 highway, where the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, July 24, The Rev. H. Bell, of the Shepherd Church of Christ, officiating. Interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

Mr. Freeman came to Michigan with his parents when he was 16 years old. For many years afterwards he worked at clearing Michigan timber-land and with his brother, George, war considered among the few very best choppers in the Saginaw valley. This work was followed by years of carpenter work in the vicinity of Shepherd and near his late home. Many houses and pieces, of furniture stand as reminders of his work.

Thirty-two years ago, he and his family settled on the farm where his death occurred. Not until seven years ago this coming fall was he forced to Five up work. Since then he had been living with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Gordon Catlin , on the old homestead.

James Freeman, son of James Freeman and Phoebe (Woodard) Freeman, was born in the province of Quebeq, Canada, March 15, 1850, and died July 22, 1935, being 85 years, 4 months and 7 days old. He was first married to Clarissa A. Rubbe, July 11, 1875. To this union four children were born, Clarke of Shepherd, Henry of Alma, Mrs. Irma Jenkins of Lakeview and James, who died in infancy. Mrs. Freeman passed away May 13, l893, In the fall of l894, he married Mary Fenton Eagon, who died five years ago. To this second union two children were born, Hazel and on the old place, and Harry of Alma.

Besides the five children, four grandchildren are left to mourn their lose with many friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Chippewa Evangelical church in Isabella county for Mrs. Rachel Froggett, 86, pioneer resident of Isabella, who died Friday at the home of her daughters Mrs. Sabra Ruegsegger in Morley, of senility. Interment was made in Chippewa cemetery. Rev. Manore officiated.

Mrs. Frogget, nee Rachel Andrus, was married to Charles Froggett in Chippewa where both resided, in 1867, by the Rev. R. P. Sheldon, early ministerial circuit rider of this section. With her husband she lived on a Chippewa farm until 23 years ago, when they removed to Shepherd. His death occurred here 21 years ago, and Mrs. Froggett had since made her home with her children. Surviving her are one daughter and three sons: Mrs. Sabra Ruegsegger of Morley, Henry Froggett of Coe township, Isabella county, Wesley Froggett of Mt. Pleasant, and Emery Froggett of Staples, Minnesota. She also leaves three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Sarah Marriner of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Hannah Grevett of Lansing, Mrs. Susan Calkins of Clare and Phillip Andrus of Mt. Pleasant. Twelve grandchildren also survive.

Shepherd Argus---Jan. 16, 1963

Louis B. Fultz 92, passed away January 12 at the Schnepp Convalescent Home in St. Louis.

He was born on April 18, 1870 in Indiana. Mr. Fultz owned a farm north of Shepherd where he farmed until his retirement when he moved to town, He was a member of the Shepherd Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held at the Garger Funeral Rome at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 1963, with Rev. Lloyd Van Lente officiating and interment in Salt River Cemetery.

He is survived by four sons; Chester of Williamson, Glay of Tanasofka, Florida, Wayne of Grand Rapids and Dale of Shepherd. Twelve grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Orval Cheney and Mrs. Vita Gaunt of Traverse City.

Isabella Courty Republican, April 1, 1954

Mrs. Martha J. Gallagher died at the Masonic Home in Alma, Tuesday, March 23rd, 1954. She was born in Pine River township, Grati0ot County, January 10, 1866 to Mr. and Mrs. James Brady.

The Brady School and Brady Cemetery South of the Summerton store

were named after this pioneer family who came to Gratiot County in 1857.

The community was grieved to learn of the death at about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, February 12, at her home here of Mrs. Arthur J. Gilmore, post 60 years old and a life-long resident of Shepherd and vicinity.

Mrs. Gilmore had been in poor health for an extended period but the last acute illness was only of several weeks duration. She was the daughter of Henry Southard, a pioneer of this locality, who died 28 years ago, and her mother who is past 80 years old, is among those surviving.

Miss Lillie Southard was married many years ago to A. J. Gilmore, and they engaged in various activities here. About a year ago they sold a filling station they had conducted at the county line About four miles south of Shepherd and returned to the village, planning to build a home in Shepherd. Mrs. Gilmore had endeared herself too a wide circle of friends as a wife and friend, who always was ready to help others in distress. She was a member of the Coe Chapter # 98 0. E. S. and active as a worker in the Methodist Ladies Aid.

Surviving with the aged mother and the husband are one brother Joseph Southard, living near Shepherd and two sisters living in and near Flint, who prior to marriage were Alice and Elda Southard.

Funeral arrangements had not been completed Wednesday morning although the time had been indefinitely fixed for an undetermined hour Friday.

The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.

Isabella County Republican --- Aug. ?9, 1957

Mr. Gilson is survived by his wife, Estella, a son, Darrell of Route 1, Shepherd, and two daughters, Mrs. Ben Lilly of Route 4. Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Nelson Wurtz of Alwa. There are also 10, grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren.

Funeral services, were held from the Garber Funeral Home in Shepherd on Tuesday, August 27, at two o'clock, with burial in Kelly cemetery.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Mar. 9, 1933

Orpha Gould, mother of Mrs. Claude Day of Mt. Pleasant and herself a former resident of this city and a member of the Christian Science church, passed away at the home of her son Foster Gould, in, Eagle Rock, California, March 6, after an illness Of eight weeks.

Scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Hand dated 1935-Special to the State Journal.)

Shepherd, April 17

Mrs. Bert Green, about 65, whose husband this month retired as Shepherd postmaster after having served for 12 years, died Tuesday morning at 5:20 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cazier, just east of the village, where she was stricken Saturday evening while making a neighborhood call. She had been in poor health for about two years.

Mrs. Green, nee Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Martin, was born in Pa., and came to Michigan in 1895, following her father and an older sister who had settled in this state earlier. She lived in Duplain township, Clinton county, and later in Eureka. At that time her husband and her brother, Leonard Martin, conducted a store in Eureka.

Mr. and Mrs. Green moved in 1905 to a home they purchased a half mile east of Shepherd and have since improved extensively. They had since resided there.

Surviving Mrs. Green are her husband, one sister Mrs. Emma Ticknow of St. Johns, and two brothers, Leonard R. Martin of Lansing, and Freeman L. Martin of Dushore, Pa.

Funeral arrangements had not been completed Tuesday forenoon.
 
 

Edward Gruber, son of Dr. J.E. Gruber and wife of this village, who was accidentally shot by a lady friend at Dollarville, Upper Peninsula, as mentioned in The Advocate last week, died friday afternoon.

Death, was very sudden and unexpected.  Dr. Gruber returned home the first of the week very hopeful of his son's recovery, while Mrs. Gruber remained there to give him a mother's care and nursing.  Reports from the sick chamber continued encouraging and on Wednesday the attending phyician removed the bullet.  The patient seemed to rally nicely from the ordeal and on thursday there was every hope that in a few days the young man would be up again.  Friday his condition took a radical change, and a dispatch brought the news of an alarming nature, followed in a very short time by the announcement of death.

It was a terrible shock to the family and the community.  All had come to believe that
recovery was quite certain, and the announcement of the sudden death was doubly sever

Edward Gruber was born in Shepherd, June 26, 1872, hence at the time of his death was 33 years and 10 months old.  He had spent the most of his life here, where for several years after he reached his majority he conducted a jewelry store, and where he was well known and counted friends by the score.  He was the oldest of a family of four, a brother and two sisters surviving, besides the bereaved mother and father.  His remains were brought home Saturday evening, and on Monday afternoon funeral services were held at his father's home, conducted by rev. Pickett, the burial taking place under the auspices of Salt River Lodge No. 288, F. and A.M., of which he was an esteemed member.

The last sad rites were performed in the presence of a very large number of people, woh turned out to fulfill their most sacred obligation, and offer such sympathy as was in their power to the grieficken family.

The following young men acted as pall beareres: R.D. Mathews, H.B. Field, C.H. Estee, C.A. Wellman, D. Seitner and N.E. Field.

Below is given a list of the relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral: Dr. and Mrs. John Gruber of Mesick, Mrs. McDonald, Misses Irene and Beryl McDonald of Clare, Eli Lyons, wife and son, Sanger, of Lake View, Jesse Bigley of Frankfort, Ford Fry and wife of
Brinton, Jesse Wood of Gilmore, Aaron Holben of Six Lakes, Misses Lottie Young and Dora Hicks of Alma, Miss Rose Marvin of Flint, Mrs. S.D. Thompson of Temple, Claud Chadwick and wife of Cadillac, Rev. Rossell and wife of St. Louis, Mrs. Wm. Fuller, Emory Fuller and wife of Marion, Mrs. Ethel Wessels and Mrs. Bailey of Mt. Pleasant, A.H. Gruber of Alma.
 
 

Second Article

Following close upon the reports of the improvement in the condition of Ed. Gruber, came the sad and unexpected news of his death last Friday afternoon, the primary cause of death being heart failure.  No death that has occurred at this place for sometime was more universally deplored or sadder than the death of Ed. Gruber.  His most intimate acquaintances were his most ardent friends andhe was esteemed by all for his frank and pleasant manner.  He was ever ready with a kind greeting and word and this trait endeared him to all who were numbered among his friends and acquaintances.  His good qualities far outshone his faults.  The funeral was held
at the family residence Monday afternoon, and the largest concourse which has attended a funeral this place for some time followed the remains to the last resting place, services being conducted by Rev. Pickett, assisted by Elder H. E. Rossell, of St. Louis.  The Masonic order, of which he was a member, attended in a body.

Edgar E. Gruber, was born at Clare on June 26, 1872. For several years he conducted a jewelry store at Shepherd, but later engaged in business  at Newberry where he resided at the time of his death.  Besides ahost of friends he leaves a father, mother, Two sisters and one brother to mourn his departure.

The family feel very grateful toward Doctors Perry and Bohn for their help.
 
 

An old resident of the Shepherd community was claimed by death Monday afternoon, June 6, at about 2:45 when Mrs. Mary Ann Gruber, widow of George W. Gruber succumbed at the age of 77 to hardening of the arteries, complicated finally by gangrene affecting her feet, at the home of her son, O.A. Gruber, on a farm northeast of Alma.

Mrs. Gruber had been in failing health for several years. Her last illness was of about five weeks duration and followed a visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. LeGrand Herrymen at Nashville, Michigan.

Mary Ann Minnich was born in Clarion county, Pennsylvania, October 17, 1854. She was married to George V. Gruber February 27, 1873 and settled on a farm that he cleared one mile east and one mile South of Shepherd. In 1916 they moved to this village. Mr. Gruber died in the fall of 1925 and his widow had since made her home with her children.

Mr. and Mrs. Gruber were the parents of eight children, six of whom survive as follows: Marion Gruber, of Anna, Ill., O.A. Gruber of Alma, Orlando Gruber, of Morrice, Mrs. LeGrand Herryman of Nashville, Michigan, and Mrs. Joe Southard, of Shepherd, and Mrs. Earl Bayes living near Shepherd. There are also three surviving sisters and nine grandchildren. The sisters are Mrs. Harry Dane of Delphi, Indiana, Mrs. William Harry of Vestaburg, and Mrs. Myron Wright of Shepherd.

The funeral was held from the Shepherd Church of Christ of which she was a member, Wednesday at 2:30, Rev. W.H. Bell officiating. Interment was in Salt River cemetery.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at her home near Pleasant Valley, and at 2 o'clock at the Pleasant Valley Methodist church for Mrs. Floyd Gruber, nee Nellie Fern Silvernail, who died Friday May 17, at her home after having been in ill health for several years. The Rev. W. S. Phillips of the Shepherd Methodist church officiated and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

Nellie Fern Silvernail was born in Williams county, Ohio, October 24, 1892, and died May 1? 1935, at the age of 42 years, 6 months and 23 days.

She moved to Michigan with her parents, James and Harriet Silvernail, in the year of 1902, when they settled on a farm two miles north of Pleasant Valley. She was united in marriage to Floyd Gruber August 29, 1912, and they settled on a farm one mile north of Pleasant Valley, where they resided at the time of her death.

To this union were born three children, Mrs. John Retzley of Coe, and Harold and Lynn at home. Besides these she leaves to mourn their loss her husband, two brothers, Ray and Clair Silvernail of Pleasant Valley, one grand child, Gerald Lewis Retzley, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Taken from the Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated Feb. 23, 1933.

Funeral services were held at the Shepherd Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon, February 15, for William T. Hall, 65, a former resident for years of Shepherd and Mt. Pleasant, who died Monday, Feb, 13, at the home in Shephardsville where he had lived since 1931. The Rev. W.H. Bell officiated and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

Mr. Hall was married in Shepherd to Miss Hattie Ryder of this village October 9, lE95, He was in the barber business here and later worked at his trade in Chesaning and in Mt. Pleasant. He lived in the later place about 25 years, up to the time of his last illness he continued active in his chosen calling.

W.T. Hall was the only son of Hiram and Ellis Hall in a family of nine children, two of whom with his widow, survive. He was born in Haneyoye, New York, May 21, 1867, and came with his parents to Michigan when a small child. He learned the barber's trade at an early age and followed it throughout his life.

Mr. Hall was a member of the Church of Christ and was, a Mason and an Odd Fellow. He will be greatly missed by not only relatives, but by a wide circle of friends who held him in high esteem.

Mrs. L. Struble of Shepherd is a sister of the deceased and another sister, Mrs. R. Reid of Battle Creek also survives. A nephew, Clyde Egan of Fremont, Michigan had charge of services in Shephardeville prior to the funeral in Shepherd.

McKinley scrapbook. Newspaper unknown.

Etta Estella Carpenter was born October 11, 187?, in Oakland county, Michigan. She was married to Eli Hamlin March 14, 1900. To this union war born one son, Percy, age 14, and one daughter, Irene, aged 7.

She had lived nearly all her married life in Isabella county. She departed this life May 4, 1920 after a short illness. Besides her husband and children, she leaves her mother, three sisters, eight brothers and many relatives and friends.

She was a faithful wife, loving mother, and an affectionate sister and daughter.

At the age of eighteen she united with the Methodist church at Pleasant Valley. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. Ellenger at the home on May 6th and interment was in Salt River cemetery.

Isabella County Republican March 6, 1952

Alonzo B. Hann, ape 82, died at the family home R-2 Shepherd Sunday evening March 2, 1952. He had been a resident of Shepherd for 69 years. He was born in Jackson County June 14, l869 to Jacob and Ellender Hann. He is a member of the Shepherd I.O.O.F.

Surviving is his wife Maude and a daughter Mrs. Clarence Taedtey Of Shepherd and a sister Mrs. Sadie Mae Winehart of Wyman, N.Y.

Services were held at the Garber Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday March 5, with Rev. Charles Rose officiating, Interment was made at the Lincoln Township Cemetery.

Shepherd Argus---- Sept. 25, 1963

of her faith. Maude Hann, 83, died at her home, R-3 Mt. Pleasant, Saturday September 21. She had been in failing health for some tire prior to her death. Mrs. Hann was born in Ionia County September 7, 1880 and has,lived in this area for the past 10 years. She was the wife of the late Alonzo Hann. She was a member of the Shepherd Rebekah Lodge.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Taedty of R-2 Shepherd.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 23, at the Garber Funeral Rome with Rev. Lloyd Van Lente officiating. Burial was in the Lincoln Township Cemetery.

Shepherd Argus-June 14, 1961

Mrs. Beulah Piattt received word last Monday evening, June 5, of the death of her brother, Karl Hazelton. A former resident of Grand Rapids, Mr. Hazelton had made his home in Brandenton, Florida since his retirement last fall.
 
 
 
 

Shepherd Argus ------- March 8, 1961

Gail Ann Heiden, 6 year old dauphter of Richard and Thelvia Lyon Heiden, 210 W. Hall Street, Shepherd, died in Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Thursday morning, March 2nd. She was born September 29, 1954 in Lansing.

Survivors besides her parents are one brother, Kenneth Lee, at hone in Shepherd, and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo T. Lyon of Flint.

Funeral services for Gail Ann Heiden were conducted by Rev. Lloyd Van Lente on Saturday afternoon, March 4, at the Garber Funeral Home. Burial was in Salt River Cemetery.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Elwood Hixon, 75 years old, died suddenly while doing morning chores Tuesday of this week at his home in Chippewa township, 2 and 1/2 miles north and 2 and 1/2 miles east of Shepherd.

Mr. Hixon and his wife had gone to the barn to milk the cows. As the former finished milking one of the animals, his wife who was milking another near him noticed him as he rose from the stool. A few moments later she heard him fall and hastened to his assistance. Apparently he was dying at that time.

She ran to summon a neighbor and Dr. W. 0. Young was called from Shepherd. The old man had been dead for some time when the physician arrived.

Mr. Hixon had lived in the locality where his death occurred for at least 25 years. His health had been failing for several years. He is survived by two daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Florence Shultz, lives not far from his home.

Funeral services will be held at the house Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl, Newspaper Unknown

Mrs. Emma Hogan, 64 years old and wife of Lewis Hogan, died Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock at her home one-half mile west, one mile north and a quarter of a mile west of Shepherd after having been taken suddenly ill Thursday night. She had apparently been in normal health up to Thursday.

Mrs. Hogan, nee Emma Voirol, had lived for 47 years in the locality where she died. She was born in Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Voirol, and was married 22 years ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 sisters living in Mt. Pleasant, Canton, Ohio, and Pontiac, a brother, Ed Voirol, living 1 1/2 mile west and 1 1/2 miles north of Shepherd, and many friends by whom she will be keenly missed.

Funeral services at the home of Ed Voirol Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock were conducted by Rev. W. E. Bell and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

Rosetta Hopkins was born in Shiawassee county, Michigan, September 10, 1860, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ina Adams, in Shepherd, March 19, 1932. Acute suffering was borne in her last illness with heroic cheerfulness and fortitude.

Mrs. Hopkins was united in marriage to Harrison Seeley at the age of 18 years. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters as follows: James H. Seeley, of St. Louis, Mrs. Anna Biggins of Smyrna, Michigan, Ina Adams of Shepherd, Albert Seeley of Shepherd, Bessie Dunton of Greendale township and Howard Seeley of Gaylord, Michigan. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and three brothers, who mourn the loss of a true and devoted mother and a lady who was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends for her charitable and womanly qualities.

Later in life she was married to Hiram Hopkins of Shepherd, who was called away about six years ago.

Funeral services were held at the hove of Mrs. Ina Adams Tuesday afternoon, March 22, the Rev. Andy Mullet officiating and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.
 
 

Obituary in possession of Retha McCormick

Edith Hurlburt, 100, of 101 Cottage St., Shepherd, passed away at the Schnepp Nursing Home in St. Louis on

Saturday, May 22. She was born August 14, 1875, in Coe township.

Miss Hurlburt was a member of Westlawn Church of Christ and Women's Aid Society of the church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 25, at 2 p.m. from the Garber-Berry Funeral Rome with Brother Wendell Parman officiating. Interment was in Salt River cemetery.

Surviving are a niece, Helen Crowell of Shepherd, two grand nephews, Robert Kidder of Shepherd and Richard Kidder of Midland.
 
 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.)

Funeral services were held Tuesday of this week at his home in Pontiac for Alfred Hutchinson, 73 years old who was a member of a pioneer family of Coe township and the hamlet of Salt River.

Mr. Hutchinson's body was found in his bed by L. M. Hutchinson, a nephew, who visited his home carrying Christmas gifts. He had been dead for several days, apparently. Burial was made in Edmore.

Alfred Hutchinson was the youngest son of Jesse and Eliza Parker Hutchinson. There remain of their once large family only Mrs. Eva Down and Mrs. Inez Hess, both of the State of Washington. Alfred was born on the farm now owned by John Maas, one mile south of Salt River corners. He was city electrician in Pontiac for a number of years.

He was the great uncle of Mrs. Luda Moore of Shepherd and Mrs. Mary Hutchinson Buffington of South Lyon. Numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins survive, as well as a number in or near Shepherd who will remember Alfred as a schoolmate.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Hutchinson, highly esteemed resident of the Shepherd community for more than half a century, was summoned by death Saturday morning at about 9 o'clock at the home about a mile southeast of Shepherd, of her son, Milton C. Hutchinson, supervisor of Coe township. She was 87 years old.

Mrs. Hutchinson, nee Barbara Ann Witmer, was born June 20, 1848, in Medina county, Ohio, and was married there July 1, l87l, to William Van Buren Hutchinson, who died February 7, 1896.

To this union seven children were born, six surviving as follows: Mrs. Mary Buffington of South Lyons, Mrs. Lulu Kern of Lorrain, Ohio, William Hutchinson of Alma, Mrs. Nevada Loomis of Breckenridge, and Grover C. Hutchinson and Milton C. Hutchinson of Shepherd. One daughter, Jessie Hutchinson, died at the age of five years. Elsie Kern of Shepherd is a step-daughter and a sister, Mrs. Susan Knolt of Youngstown, Ohio, also survive. Vesta Zigler, a step-daughter preceded her in death. Mrs. Hutchinson's grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. William Hutchinson, were natives of Rhode Island.

Funeral Services at the home of C. Hutchinson at 2 o'clock were conducted by the Rev. E.N. Mayhew of Mt. Pleasant, former pastor of the Shepherd Methodist church and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.
 
 

Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, widow of George W. Johnson, died Thursday, February 25, at 1 o'clock p.m., at the home of her daughter Mrs. Clarence Myers, 1 1/2 miles south of Shepherd. She was nearly 72 years old and had been ill for several months.

Elizabeth Cook weE the daughter of William and Harriett Cook and was born in Lincolnshire, England, April 9, 1860. She was married to George W. Johnson December 23, 1882, in the Church of England at Enfield where they lived until they came to America in 1884. They landed in Quebec, Canada, July 4, and resided there until October 1884. Coming to Sa1t River at that time, they had resided here since.

Mrs. Johnson became a member of the Evangelical church 35 years ago and was devoted all her life to the tenets She is survived by three children, Mrs. C. A. Myers of Shepherd, William F. Johnson of Mt. Pleasant and Lester C. Johnson of Midland; three sisters, Mary, Ann and Harriett and one brother, Joseph Cook, who lives in England. Interment was made in the Salt River cemetery.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. 77

Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Boyles Johnson were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her son, William Johnson, in Shepherd, where she died at about 6 o'clock Saturday evening, Dec. 2. Mrs. Johnson was 83 years, 4 months, and 23 days old. Last rites were conducted by the Rev. W. B. Bell and interment was made in Salt River cemetery.

Salisbury and Roy Boyles.

Nancy Boyles, daughter of John and Balinda J. Boyles, was born in Porter county, Indiana, July 9, 1850. With her parents she migrated to Iowa, where they spent A few years before moving to Michigan. There she met Nathaniel Johnson of Bridgeville, living there for a number of years and later in life moved to Isabella county, where they lived on a farm in Coe township. They again moved to Shepherd about 20 years ago.

Three children were born to them, Frank, who preceded his mother in death at the age of 38 years, William of Shepherd and John of Grass Valley, Calif. Nathaniel Johnson died May 30, 1927. His widow was a member of a family of eight children, two sisters and six brothers, three of whom died in the service of their country during the Civil war. The only surviving member of this once large family is William, who resides in Shepherd.

Mrs. Johnson leaves to mourn their lose, the aged brother, two sons, William and John, nine grandchildren, besides numerous relatives and a host of friends.

She accepted Christ at Coe in 1895 and after moving to Shepherd united with the church here in 1908. As long as her health permitted she was a regular attendant at the services of the church, contributing of her time and means to assist in promoting its activities. Mrs. Johnson was a woman of deep convictions, and possessed the courage to make them effective. A good wife and mother, a loyal friend and neighbor and a devoted Christian, she will be greatly missed.

and Mrs. John Johnson, Firm Wagner and son, Bobby, and Mrs. and Mrs. George O’Conner of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Salisbury and daughter, Virginia of Clare, Misses Retha and Ione Johnson of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph VanDyke of Muskegon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill and Mrs. Flora Hill and son of St. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Raycraft and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bayles of St. Louis and Miss Louie Boyles, Miss Mary Moran and Miss Anna McGuire of Mt. Pleasant.
 
 

Taken from the Anna Koyl scrapbooks. Newspaper unknown.

The Isabella County Republican of Thursday, March 10, 1898 (35 years ago) contains an extended account of the death of Samuel Kennedy, who was born in Ireland of Scotch parentage, April 16, 1823, and died at his home, March 3 His parents settled in Carrol County Ohio, when he was eight years old and he was married in 1849 to Mary West.

They came to Isbella County in 1864 and from the nearly Unbroken forest enveloped the beautiful Shepherd on which they spent their last days. Children were James Madison Reed Kennedy, Stephen Samuel Scott Kennedy and Andrew Dwight Kennedy.

Mr. Kennedy was one of the prime movers in the erection of the Shepherd Church of Christ, giving largely of his money and labor to complete the building. He was a trustee of the church at the time of his death.

His first wife died and he remarried May 20, 1886, to Mary Scott of Carrol County.

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Brandt have received word of the death of Dr. W. W. Kerr of Canaan, Vermont. When a boy Dr. Kerr lived with Mrs. Mary Girven and attended the Childs school near Shepherd. After having been graduated from a medical school at Louisville, Kentucky, he started practice as a physician in Shepherd. After remaining here a short time, he removed to Vermont.
 
 

Thomas Kirkconnell will be keenly missed by business associates and a host of friends in the Shepherd community. Removed with but little warning by the hand of death, at 3 o'clock Monday morning, last rites for this old and highly regarded citizen were held at his home here Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. W. S. Phillips officiated. The Masonic ritual was carried out as the body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Rosebush. Mr. Kirkconnell was 76 years old.

Mr. Kirkconnell was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Kirkconnell, natives of Scotland. He was born in North Cumberland county, Ontario, near Port Hope, October 9, 1858. His parents moved to Huron county, Ontario, when he was l1 years old and he was married in London, Ontario, July 2, l890 to Josephine Love, who was born and reared in Huron county. later they located at Toledo, Ohio, where Mr. Kirkconnell was employed in a lumber yard. In 1893 they came to Isabella county and settled on a farm near Weidman in Nottawa township. In 1900 they removed to another place near Rosebush in Isabella county and in 19O8 purchased the place west of Crawford where they made their home until their removal to Shepherd 14 years ago. While in Lincoln, Mr. Kirkconnell served for three terms as highway commissioner and was a member of the school board of the district during his residence there.

Of seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirkconnell, two died in infancy. Those surviving with hie widow are: Mrs. Richard McDonald of Bay City, William Kirkconnell of Lansing, Andrew Kirkconnell of Lincoln townships Elmer Kirkconnell of Mt. Pleasant, treasurer of Isabella county, and Mrs. John Murray of Shepherd. One brother preceded Mr. Kirkconnell in death. He was the last survivor of his family.

Shepherd business places were closed during the hour of Mr. Kirkconnell's funeral.
 
 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.)

Florence Picket was born in Shepherd November 3, 1894, and departed this life at her home in Hamburg, February 25, 1933.

She was united in marriage to Reuben Kisby October 26, 1922. She was a member of the Ladies of the Maccabees No. 392, a Margaret Rebekah of Ann Arbor lodge, and also a member of St. Stephen's church and guild. She leaves to mour her loss her husband, Reuben Kisby, one son, Elwood, her father, Amos Picket, one sister, Mrs. Don DuBois of Shepherd, and a niece Donna DuBois and a number of other relatives besides a host of friends.

Those attending the funeral from Shepherd were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Clark, Miss Dorothy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Don DuBois and daughter Donna, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs. Roderick O'Connor, Mrs. Addie Fuller and Mrs. Retha Riess. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rumberger from Alma were also present.
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated January 4, 1934.)

Rodolphus C. Koyl was born in Springfield, Ontario, 12 February 1848, and passed away at his home in Chippewa township December 23, 1933, at the age of 85 years and 10 months after a short illness. He was the son of Nelson Koyl and Mary Ann McKinney Koyl.

He lived in Ontario until 1894 when he moved to his farm home in Chippewa township where he has since resided.

He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, two sons, Clinton and Ashton, at home and one daughter, Clara Michaud of Beaverton, two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Rowe of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Thomas Dennis of Shepherd.

Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon with Rev. L. E. Manore officiating.

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl Hand dated 1935.)

Harvey D. Kratz, 55 years old and a native of Shepherd, died in Ann Arbor Saturday, April 6, following an illness of several months. Mr. Kratz was born here September 2?, 18?9. He made his home in Shepherd for several years, but had lived in Clare since 1909.

He leaves his widow, Pearl Tingley Kratz and two daughters, Mrs. Robert Straight of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Frank Hartman of Midland, and three grandchildren. His mother, Mrs. Acelia Kratz and a sister, Mrs. Anna Kellogg, both of Mt. Pleasant, also survive.

Funeral services held at the home in Clare, Monday, April 8, were conducted by Rev. George P. Stamford. Burial was made in Salt River cemetery here.

May 14, 1917

Mrs. William Kelly passed away Monday, May 14th at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.J. Kline, of Schoolcraft.
Anna Wilkie was born in Canada, May 16, 1884, adn moved to Mt. Pleasant  when but a child.  She was united in marriage with William Kelly at Lansing, May 17, 1915.  To this union a son was born who died in infancy.  The body was brought to the home of her parents Tuesday Evening.  Funeral services were held from Sacred Heart church, Friday, with interment at Calvary cemetery, beside her sisters, Hannah and Nellie.
She leaves to mourn her loss a devoted husband and her parents, three sisters, Mrs. James Torpey of Union; Mrs. Kline at whose home she died, and Mrs. Will Regan of Cadillac, three brothers, Duncan, Joseph and Michael of this place.
Those from away who attended the funeral were Mrs. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Regan and three daughters, Ella, Wilma and Rose.  Miss Sue Kelly of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. William Riley of Weidman.

Isabella County Republican
March 14, 1957

Forrest Kyser, 81, a lifetime resident of Lincoln township passed away at his home Friday, March 8th after a long illness.
He was born November 17th 1875 in Lincoln township, and was engaged in farming during his active life.  He was a member of the Salt River R and AM No. 288 and the Coe Chapter OES and was also a Royal Arch Mason in Mt. Pleasant.

He is survived by his wife, two sons Dewayne of Shepherd and James of Traverse City, one sister, Mrs. Genevieve Fox of Winn and two half brothers, David and Vern.  Funeral services under the auspices of the Masons at 2 pm at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Taber officiating.  Interment was made in the Lincoln Cemetery.

Obituary in possession of Reatha McCormick of Shepherd.

Bertha M. Leonard, 70, of Route 3, Shepherd, died at the Gratiot Community Hospital on Wednesday, April 24. She was born in Northern Michigan on March 23, 1904. Mrs. Leonard lived most of her life in this area, was a member of the Meet-A-While Club.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 26, at 2 p.p. from the Garber-Berry Funeral Home with Charles Johnson officiating, interment was in the Coe township cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Harold, three sons, Leo of St. Louis, Richard and Donald of Shepherd, six grandchildren, six great Grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Mel (Grace) Clevenger and Mrs. Eva Kolar both of Alma, three brothers, Clyde Hamlin of Florida, Roy Hamlin of Georgia and Glenn Hamlin of Detroit.

Scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

John Morris Lantz, 45 years old, died at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning of this week in Grace hospital in Detroit where he was taken several weeks ago for treatment for a cardiac trouble that developed from, an illness contracted while he was on duty as superintendent of field operations for the Roosevelt Oil company of Mt. Pleasant.

The body was taken to Mt. Pleasant for funeral services held Wednesday. Early Thursday morning it was to be taken to Senacaville, Ohio, for burial.

Mr. Lantz, who for years was production superintendent for the Pure Oil company, moved to Shepherd the last of August this year from Arkansas, where he had been stationed by that corporation after several years of service in the Central Michigan field. At the time he took up his new duties of superintendency with the Roosevelt Oil company and the McClanahan Oil company, standing only second to the manager. He had been in Arkansas, but little more than a year, having resided in Shepherd up to the time of his transfer to the southwestern state. There he suffered a malarial attack which is believed to have permanently undermined his health.

Mr. Lantz was born January 3, 1888 at Jollytown, Pa. the son of L. W. and Mary Lantz. He was married December 31, 1911, to Ostie Hunt, daughter of J. A. and Mary Hunt of Littleton, West Virginia. His active years were devoted to the oil development industry in which he was thoroughly versed, as is demonstrated by positions of responsibility for which he has been selected by concerns of high standing that reposed confidence in his ability and dependability.

as follows: We. Jean Arnold of Detroit, Mrs. Verdayne Fisher of Mt. Pleasant and Harold, Frances, Robert and Jean at home. He leaves also three sisters and four brothers. They are Mrs. Mergie Boyd of Wheeling, W. Va., Misses Grace and Gwen Lantz of Cleveland, Ohio, and Ingram Lantz of Cleveland, Ohio.

His traits are highly spoken of by many who came to know him in the comparatively short time that he has been identified with the development of the Central Michigan field.

News of the sudden death of Miles Lathrop, of Shepherd, which occurred about noon on Monday, came as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances in this city, where he was a resident for a number of years. The deceased was born in Ingham county June 19, l872 and was the eldest of five children, Miles, Carlton, Charles, Fidelia and Ashir, born to Frank R. And Frances (Munson) Lathrop. They moved to Gratiot county in 1875 and settled on their 80 acre farm southeast of town, where they lived for many years. Miles became a salesman and was for a long time the well-liked clerk in the grocery department of Tyroler's Emporium. He later embarked in business for himself and located in Owosso where he remained for some years in the grocery business. His first wife and one daughter passed away and he returned to Shepherd, where he has been an esteemed citizen and a prominent business man for fifteen years or more. He remarried and besides the widow there survives one daughter, by his first marriage. She resides in Illinois. There are also five grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. One brother, Charles, died in Durand about a year ago.
 
 

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