Johann Friedrich "Fredrick" Benkelman

Notes:

The family register for the family of Friedrich's maternal grandparents, Georg Friedrich St?hle and wife, Anna Maria Leins, shows that Maria Dorothea St?hle was the fifth of their 15 children. She was married at the Schneiderhof on 20 Nov 1822 to Leonhard Benkelmann. Dot Williams, a Benkelman descendant, visited with a specialist in the old German script at the LDS library at Salt Lake City, where they helped her translate the information on the scans of the actual St?hle family register. They indicated that the writing to the right of Maria Dorothea's name, as well as two of her sisters, said they each had an illegitimate child. Maria Dorothea's child was Johann Friedrich, "who was raised as the eldest of the Leonhard Benkelmann family." It was not indicated one way or the other if he was also Leonhard's biological son. Johann Friedrich was born on 6 Feb 1822, approximately 10 months prior to the marriage of Leonard Benkelmann and Dorothea St?hle.

Freidrich apprenticed with Leonhard as a bricklayer and stonemason. (Jacobs, p. 73)

The oldest of the Benkelman children, he was the last to emigrate to America. He was already established as a stone mason in W?rttemberg when his younger siblings began to emigrate. Over the years, he received many letters from members of the family in America, telling him of the opportunities in the new land. Thus he eventually decided to join them. When he left Germany early in 1873, he was travelling with his wife Christine Stadelmaier, daughter Catherine and son-in-law Friedrich Buerk, granddaughter Catherine Buerk, daughter Christine and her husband George Jaus, and daughters Rosine and Mary, along with Fred's mother, Christina Buerk. German Parish records show "Marz 1873 mit Familie nach Nordamerika."

They sailed from Bremen, Germany on the steam ship "Ohio," and arrived in Baltimore on 5 April 1873, as the vessel was powered by steam, their entire journey took only 15 days. The earlier emigrants had traveled in sailing ships, and thus their journeys had been much longer. Friedrich and his family then traveled by train to Saginaw, Michigan where they were met by Adam, who took them by horse and wagon to Cass City. Adam, helped by his brothers, had constructed a building for them on his land where they stayed. Through hard work and frugal living, Friedrich was later able to purchase land a few miles northeast of Cass City, upon which he built his own home and farm.

At a Benkelman/Striffler reunion, Mary Striffler Benkelman recalled that "Uncle Fred was the oldest and Jolliest of the bunch, I can see him yet a large man of straight build, starting to town a distance of three and a half miles, with a basket of eggs perched on his head and a pail in one arm, marching straight as when he served in the German army but in after years when he became old and feeble he would say "When I think I am going to fall I am already lying on the ground." Later in life, Frederick became lame from rheumatism and used crutches to get about.

(Jacobs, pp. 82, 83, 161, as well various correspondence from BonnieMargaretJacobs, and issues of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcasts)

These are the tombstone inscriptions of he and his wife:

Benkelman, Christina,d. 18 Aug 1897, 74y 3m 25d
Benkelman, Frederick,d. 28 Aug 1897, 75y 7m 22d

http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/index.htm

A brief mention of his funeral was on the front page of the September 2, 1897 Cass City Enterprise, in the "Home Happenings" column:

"The funeral services of Frederick Benkelman were held at the Evangelical Church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. C.Y. Schneider officiating. As previously mentioned, Mr. Benkelman has been in poor health for some time. He was nearly seventy six years old and has resided in this vicinity for many years."

A copy of his actual Michigan Death Certificate can be viewed here:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Fredrick Benkelman

It was noted under this cause of death that a contributory factor was the death of his wife one week previously. He was shown as 75 years, 7 months, and 22 days of age at the time of his death.

(Research):Census Place:Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
Source:FHL Film 1254607 National Archives Film T9-0607
Page 96C
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Fredrick BENKELMAN Self M M W 58 WERTENBERG Occ: Stone Mason Fa: WERTENBURG Mo: WERTENBURG
Christina BENKELMAN Wife F M W 57 WERTENBERG Occ:Keeping House Fa: WERTENBURG Mo: WERTENBURG

Johann married Rosine M?ller on 26 Nov 1850 in Bartenbach, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Rosine was born on 18 Aug 1821 in Bartenbach, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 16 Oct 1858 in Schneiderhof, Waldhausen Parish, Welzheim, Jagstkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Christina Catharina Stadelmaier on 17 Jul 1859 in W?rttemberg, Germany. Christina (daughter of Johannes Stadelmaier and Christina Barbara Rommel) was born on 2 Apr 1823 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 18 Aug 1897 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BonnieMargaret Jacobs writes that Catharina was born when her father was only 20, and before he had met all the requirements to be able to marry. She was raised in her mothers hometown of Bartenbach, and the three of them were not able to live together as a family until she was seven years old. After her parents were finally allowed to marry, in 1850, they were able to move to the Schneiderhof to live at last with Friedrich.

Cass City Chronicle
July 17, 1908
Local Items, Page 4

While returning from a berry patch southeast of town Monday, the horse driven by Mrs. Fred Buerk and her granddaughter, Miss Mary Buehrley, became frightened at the big umbrella ont eh mail wagon and Mrs. Buerk was thrown from the buggy. Her head was caught between the wheel and the buggy box and she was extricated from her perilous posistion with difficulty. Mrs. Buerk's face was badly bruised but her injuries are not considered servious. Miss Buerhly escaped uninjured and showed great pluck during the excitement.

Cass City Chronicle
September 6, 1912
Local Items, Page 5

While driving to Cass City Saturday afternoon the horse of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buerk became frightened and ran into the ditch. Mr. Buerk was thrown from the buggy and dragged some distance in the water. Fortunately neither Mr. or Mrs. Buerk sustained any serious injuries and aside from a few broken eggs no damage was done.

Cass City Chronicle
September 14, 1917

Mrs. Catherine Buerk
Elkland Twp. Pioneer Passed Away Wednesday, Sept. 12

Mrs. Catherine Buerk, a resident of Elkland Township since 1873, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Buehrly, Wednesday, Sept. 12, following an illness of Bright's disease of three months' duration.

Catherine BENKELMAN was born in Wuertemberg, Germany, August 6, 1843, and was united in marriage with Fred Buerk in 1867. They left Germany for America in 1873 and came directly to Cass City. They purchased a tract of land in Elkland township which they cleared while enduring the hardships of pioneer life and where they spent many happy, contented years. Mr. Buerk passed away on March 27, 1915.

Funeral services will be held at the Evangelical church of which Mrs. Buerk was a faithful member, at ten o'clock Saturday morning. Mrs. Buerk leaves one daughter, Mrs. Leonard BUEHRLEY and three sisters, Mrs. Jacob JOOS, Mrs. Christina JAUS and Mrs. John CROCKER, all of Cass City, besides six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007 and 2008)

Anna married Johann Freidrich "Fredrick" Buerk in 1867 in Schneiderhof, Waldhausen Parish, Welzheim, Jagstkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Johann (son of Johannes B?rk and Christina Reinert) was born on 16 Sep 1840 in W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 27 Mar 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BonnieMargaret Jacobs writes that she was named for her maternal grandmother.

Christine cared for her father and step-mother when they became unable to care for themselves.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Friday, March 8, 1929

Mrs. Christina Jaus Found Dead in Field Thursday
Left Home to Go to Her Son's During Night and Became Lost in Storm

The body of Mrs. Christina Jaus, 76, was found in a field 30 rods from the farm residence of her son, Samuel Jaus, who resides in Elkland Township, four miles northeast of Cass City, early Thursday morning. Mrs. Jaus' death was probably due to exposure, her body having lain in the field several hours.

After Samuel Jaus had finished milking at his barn shortly before seven o'clock Thursday morning, he glanced over at the residence of his mother, who resided just across the highway from his home, and noticed that the chimney had blown donw during the heavy wind which prevailed during the night. He decided to go at once to her home and ascertain if she had been frightened by the noise of the fallen bricks. On arriving there, he failed to find his mother int he house. Alarmed, he immediately instituted a search with the results that her dead body was found about 70 rods from her home. It is thought that Mr. Jaus, frightened by the falling chimney, left her home to go to the residence of her son about 40 rods distant. She crossed the highway and entered her son's farm through a driveway a short distance east of his house. Here her footprints show that she walked in the mud before the ground froze during the night, her steps taking a southeasterly course across the field. She carried a flashlight to light the way. Where Mrs. Jaus was prevented from reaching her son's house by the strong wind which prevailed, if she became lost in the darkness in the journey between the two homes, or whether she suffered a slight stroke just previous of at the time she made the trip is not known. One or all of these may have contributed to the cause of her death. While Mrs. Jaus has been subject to heart trouble, she has been unusually well this winter. When she was last seen alive, she was at the farm barn Wednesday evening after her supple of milk and appeared in good spirts.

Christina was born in Wurtenberg, Germany March 24, 1852. She was united in marriage with George Jaus and within two years of that time they came to America, arriving in Cass City in March, 1873. Mr. Jaus passed away in 1900.

Mrs. Jaus was a member of the Evangelical church. She will be remembered by her friends for her cheerful disposition and kindly manner. Besides her three sons, Samuel and Fred Jaus of Cass City and John Jaus of Cleveland, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jacob JOOS of Cass City and Mrs. John CROCKER of Saginaw. Seven children preceded the mother in death. Funeral arrangements had not been completed when the Chronicle went to press Thursday afternoon.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
65-68
Jaus, Samuel Hd M w 41 M Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Lena Wf F W 40 M NY NY German NY German
Jaus, George Son M W 16 S Mich Mich NY
Jaus, Minnie Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich NY
66-69
Jaus, Christina Hd F W 67 Wd 1870 Na 1876 Germany Germany Germany

Christina married Johann Georg Jaus about 1871 in W?rttemberg, Germany. Johann (son of Johannes Jauss and Josepha Gfeerer) was born on 7 Jan 1849 in Hattenhofen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 8 Aug 1900 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BonnieMargaret Jacobs writes, in her 1981 unpublished manuscript, that Rosina and her younger sister Maria Dorothea both went to Saginaw as young women to work as household helpers. Rosine returned to Cass City after her marriage to Jacob Joos in Saginaw to raise her children.


Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Friday, November 20, 1953
Page One

Final Rites Held for Oldest Village Resident Thursday

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Douglas Funeral Home for Mrs. Rosina JOOS, 98, Cass City's oldest resident. Mrs. Joos died early Tuesday morning after a period of failing health. At the time of her death, she was living with her son, William JOOS, of Cass City.

Mrs. Joos came to Cass City when she was 18. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick BENKELMAN. She was married May 11, 1878, to Jacob JOOS in Saginaw and came to Elkland Township where they made their living for many years on a farm. Mr. JOOS died May 14, 1934. Mrs. Joos was born in Germany March 17, 1855. She was a member of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church of Cass City. Surviving are two sons, William and Fred JOOS of Cass City; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence HARTMAN, of Saginaw; five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Rev. S.R. WURTZ officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 6, 1954, her death on November 17, 1953 is also reported, but she is shown in error as Mrs. Christina Joos.

Rosine married Jacob Joos on 11 May 1879 in Saginaw County, Michigan. Jacob was born on 1 Sep 1844 in W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 14 May 1934 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BonnieMargaret Jacobs writes that Mary Dorothea met and married John Webster Crocker in Saginaw, Michigan, where she had moved to work as a Mother's helper.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 28, 1952
Page 6

Mrs. Mary Crocker Dies in Saginaw

Burial services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Salem United Brethren Church for Mrs. Mary D. Crocker, 95, who died at the home of her daughter in Saginaw Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Crocker, the former Mary Dorothy BENKELMAN, was born in Germany February 23, 1857, and moved to Cass City 75 years ago. She married John Crocker in 1877 in Saginaw. Mr. Crocker died in 1936. Mrs. Crocker was spry and active until death came suddenly. She was a resident of Cass City for many years. Mrs. Crocker was a member of the Evangelical Church in Cass City. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Reitz Funeral Home, the Rev. Carol Lundbom officiationg. Mrs. Crocker leaves a daughter, Mrs. John P. GIBBS of Saginaw; four sons, Louis CROCKER of Cass City; Henry, George and Ben of Saginaw; a sister, Mrs. Rose JOOS of Cass City; 16 grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. The Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated at the services in Cass City and burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Maria married John Webster Crocker on 10 Mar 1879 in Saginaw County, Michigan. John was born on 20 Jan 1848 in Attica, Seneca County, Ohio; died on 11 Feb 1936 in Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 26, 1954

Pioneer Resident of Cass City Area Dies

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church for Mrs. Catherine Buehrly, pioneer resident of this community, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter ANTHES. She had been in ill health for the past two years. The Rev. S.R. Wurtz and Rev. Stanley Kirn officiated. Mrs. Buehrly was born in Waldhausen, Wurttemberg, Germany, August 16, 1865, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick BUERK and came to this country with her parents when she was seven years old. The settled on a farm three and one-half miles northeast of Cass City. On March 24, 1885, she married Mr. Leonard BUEHRLY at her home in Elkland Township. Following their marriage, they made their home on a farm near the homestead. Mr. Buehrly died February 4, 1939, and in 1945 Mrs. Buehrly came to live with her daughter, Mrs. ANTHES, where she had lived until her death. Mrs. Buehrly had been a faithful member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Cass City since early childhood and attended services when they were being held in the Walmsley School. She watched the church grow to the present time. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Elsie) ANTHES of Novesta Township and Mrs. S.C. (Mary) STRIFFLER of Elkland Township; three sons, Fred, Edward and Lawrence, all of Elkland Township; then grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Little's Funeral Home and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Catherine married Johann Leonhard Buehrly on 24 Mar 1885 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Johann (son of Johannes B?hrle and Anna Maria Schaufele) was born on 21 Feb 1859 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 3 Feb 1939 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, August 19, 1938
Local Happenings
Page 3
Samuel JAUS, daughter, Miss Minnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HELWIG were Sunday guests of Mr. Helwig's sister, Mrs. Russell SHERMAN at Caro.

Cass City Chronicle
May 2, 1952
Samuel Jaus Dies after Long Illness

Mr. Samuel Jaus, 74, who had been in ill health for the past three years, died Monday morning, April 28, at his residence. He had been a lifetime resident of this community. He was born December 10, 1878 in Elkland Township, the son of George and Christina JAUS. On March 12, 1902, he married Miss Lena HELWIG in Cass City. They made their home on a farm in this community. Mrs. Jaus died in 1931. In 1940, Mr. Jaus moved to Cass City. He was employed at Nestles until ill health forced him to retire. For the past 50 years, he had been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and also a member of the Elkland Arbor of Gleaners.

He leaves one daughter, Miss Minnie Jaus, and two brothers, John and Fred, all of Cass City. A son, George, preceded him in death.

At 12:00 noon, Thrusday, he was taken from Little's Funeral Home to be in state until 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical U.B. Church. Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated. He was buried in the family lot in Elkland Cemetery.

(Research):Census Information:

Census Information:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 19 and 20 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2A
29-31
Jaus, Samuel HD M W Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Lena Wf F W 31 M 8 3/2 NY NY NY
Jaus, George Son M W 7 S Mich Mich NY
Jaus, Minnie Dtr F W 3 S Mich Mich NY
Jaus, John Bro M W 26 S Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Christina Mother F W 58 Ed 6/3 Germany Germany German
y Own Income


1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
65-68
Jaus, Samuel Hd M w 41 M Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Lena Wf F W 40 M NY NY German NY German
Jaus, George Son M W 16 S Mich Mich NY
Jaus, Minnie Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich NY
66-69
Jaus, Christina Hd F W 67 Wd 1870 Na 1876 Germany Germany Germany

Samuel married Lena Katie Helwig on 12 Mar 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Lena (daughter of George Wilhelm Helwig and Catherine Warner) was born on 1 May 1879 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 9 May 1931 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 13 May 1931 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjory Battel reported that Fred celebrated his 100th birthday with an open house for 300 guests, a private party at his daughters home, and a fellowship dinner for 200, sponsored by his church. He died three weeks prior to his 103rd birthday.

According to Art Peck, he was featured in an article in the May 18, 1981 edition of THE DETROIT NEWS. They noted that he farmed until 1927. Then he repaired and sold farm machinery along with performing masonry work. After his wife died in 1976, he moved into the home of his daughter Laura. Although he required a walker to get around, he still fished and gardened regularly.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 18, 1984
Page Four
Obituaries

Fred Jaus, 102, succumbs Monday

Fred Jaus, 102, of Bad Axe died Monday at Huron Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was born November 3, 1881 in Elkland Township, near Cass City, son of George and Christina (Benkelman) Jaus.

Jaus and Miss Mary Schwegler were married January 25, 1905 in Cass City. She died Nov. 2, 1933.

He married Mrs. Olive (Wright) Frahm June 8, 1941 in Clarkston. She succumbed March 2, 1976.

Jaus was a former member of Salem Evangelical Church, Cass City, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe.

He was a resident of Cass City of 50 years after retiring from farming in 1927.

He moved to Bad Axe about eight years ago to live with his daughter. His lifelong hobbies were gardening and fishing.

Surving is one daughter, Mrs. Laura Lenzner, Bad Axe.

One daughter, Katherine, and two brothers, Samuel Jaus and John Jaus, preceded him in death.

Services were held Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe. The Rev. Joel Fiscus, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

(Research):
Census Information

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
73-76
Jaus, Fred W Hd M W 38 M Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Mary Wf F W 38 M Mich NY NY
Jaus, Laura Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 12, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 188
East Main Street
116-122
Jaus, Frederick W. Head O $2000 M W 48 M23 Mich Germany Germany Salesman Implement
Jaus, Mary Wife F W 48 M 23 Mich Germany NY
Jaus, Laura M Dtr F W 22 S Mich Mich Mich Saleslady Groceries

Frederick married Mary Schwegler on 25 Jan 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Andreas "Andrew" Schwegler and Louisa Benkelman) was born on 29 Sep 1881 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Olive Wright on 8 Jun 1941 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. Olive was born on 13 Dec 1895 in Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 2 Mar 1976 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was living with his brother, Samuel, at the time of the 1910 census.

Cass City Chronicle
January 25, 1962
Page 8

John Jaus Dies after Long Illness

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Little's Funeral Home for John G. Jaus, Cass City, who died Saturday, January 20, at his house after a long illness.

Mr. Jaus, 78, was born in Tuscola County on January 17, 1884. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Jaus. He married Miss Maud KRAMP in Detroit on July 1, 1911. He was in the oil business in Sandusky for 12 years, and before that, farmed for a time in Elkland Township. They moved to Cass City in 1945. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethern Church, Cass City. Surviving, besides his wife, is a brother, Fred Jaus, Cass City. A brother preceeded him in death.

Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated at the services and interment was in Elkland cemetery.

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland
Enumerated 21 January 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 6A
FM 123-126
William and Elizabeth STRIFFLER
Fm 124-127
Jaus, John Hd M W 36 M Mich Germany
Germany Farmer
Jaus, Maud Wife F W 31 M Mich Germany/German Canada/German
Fm 125-128
John A. and Augusta Benkelman

John married Maude Kramp on 1 Jul 1911 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Maude was born on 16 Feb 1888 in Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 2 Jun 1967 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Nov. 25, 1921
Page Five
Thanksgiving Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Joos and family of Northeast Elkland were guests at the home of E.W. Kercher on Thanksgiving Day.


Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Thursday, January 22, 1970
Vol. 63, No. 40
Page Three

Services held for William JOOS, 89

Funeral services for William F. Joos, 89, retired farmer and lifelong resident of this area, were held Sunday at Little's Funeral Home. Rev. Ira L. Wood, pastor of Salem United Methodist church, of which Mr. Joos was a member for the past 25 years, officiated. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Mr. Joos, a patient at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility at Sandusky for four months, died there Friday, Jan. 16.

Son of the late Jacob and Rosina Joos, he was born at Saginaw Feb. 15, 1880. He married Miss Hattie MUCK in Cass City in 1909 (sic). Mrs. Joos succumbed Nov. 14, 1954.

Suriviving are one son, Maurice of Cass City; two daughters, Mrs. Kurt HANES (Lena) of Snover and Mrs. Walter JEZEWSKI (Helen) of Cass City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred JOOS of Caro, and a sister, Mrs. Lawrence HARTMAN of Saginaw.

(Research):1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
69-72
Joos, William Hd M W 39 M Mic Germany Germany Fermer
Joos, Hattie Wf F W 40 M Mich NY NY
Joos, Leana Dtr F W 10 S Mich Mich Mich
Joos, Morris Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Joos, Jacob Father M W 75 M 1869 Na 1880 Germany Germany Ge
rmany
Joos, Rosina Mother F W 64 M 1873 Germany Germany Germany


1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, ED 12
147
Joos, William F 50 Michigan Germany Germany Farmer
Joos, Hattie C 50 Michigan New York New York
Joos, Lena L 20 Michigan Michigan Michigan
Joos, Morris W 18 Michigan Michigan Michigan
Joos, Helen M 9 Michigan Michigan Michigan
Joos, Jacob 85 Germany Germany Germany 1869
Joos, Rosina 75 Germany Germany Germany 1873

William married Harriet Christine "Hattie" Muck on 17 Mar 1907 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Harriet (daughter of Adam H. Muck and Magdalena "Lena" Striffler) was born on 16 Jul 1879 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 15 Nov 1954 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Dennis, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Karr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.

Cass City Chronicle
May 15, 1980
Page 2

Fred Joos dies at 98 in Caro

Fred Jacob Joos, 98, died suddenly Monday at this home in Caro.

He was born February 26, 1882 in Buena Vista Township, Saginaw Co., the son of Jacob and Rosina (BENKELMAN) Joos. He came to Cass City as a child. Joos married Mary McLELLAN November 25, 1908 in Cass City. They moved to Caro in 1958. Mrs. JOOS died February 19, 1959.

He was a member of the Salem United Methodist church of Cass City and the Tuscola Farm Bureau.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harley (Katherine) DEAN of Caro; one grandson, Fred DEAN of Spring Arbor, and two great-granddaughters, Laurie and Vickie of Spring Arbor. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from Little's Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. Eldred Kelley of the Salem United Methodist church officiating.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 19 and 20 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2A
31-33
Joos, Jacob Hd M 65 M1 31 Germany Germany Germany Farmer
Joos, Rose Wf F 55 M1 31 3/3 Germany Germany Germany
Joos, L??? Dtr F 23 S Mich Germany Germany
Joos, William Son M 30 M1 Mich Germany Germany Laborer
Joos, Hattie Dtr (in law) F 30 M1 1/1 Mich NY NY
Joos, Lena Granddtr F 9/12 Mich Mich Mich
33-35
Joos, Frederick H M 28 M1 Mich Germany Germany
Joos, Mary W F 23 m1 Mich 0/0 Mich Canada/Gaelic Canada/Gae
lic

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
74-74
Joos, Fred Hd M W 38 M Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Joos, Mary Wf F W 33 M Mich Canada Eng Canada Eng
Joos, Catherine Dtr F w 9 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Federal Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, ED 12
146
Joos, Fred J 48 Michigan Germany Germany Farmer
Joos, Mary A 44 Michigan Canada/English Canada/English
Joos, Katherine R 19 Michigan Michigan Michigan

In the household immediately following his was his brother, William Joos

Fred married Mary A. McLellan on 25 Nov 1908 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary was born on 12 Oct 1886 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan; died on 19 Feb 1959 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Dennis, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Karr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, January 19, 1912
Page Four
Local Items

Miss Lizzie JOOS returned to Saginaw Monday after visiting with her parents for several weeks.

Lizette married Laurence E. Hartman on 14 Oct 1916. Laurence was born on 21 Aug 1889 in Reese, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 6 Nov 1974 in Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw Twp, Saginaw City
Enuemrated 2 Jan 1920
SD 8 ED 177 Ward 4 Sheet 12A
N. 7 Street
415-270-300
Gibbs, John Head M W 43 M Mich England/English Ireland/English Welder Subward?
Gibbs, Julia Wf F W 40 M Mich Ohio Germany/Germand
Neindorf, Glynn Stepson M W 18 S Mich Mich Mich
Neindorf, Rosmond StepDtr F W 14 S Mich Mich Mich
Gibbs, Harriett Dtr F W 2 S Mich Mich Mich

Julia married George Niendorf on 29 Oct 1899. George was born in Dec 1878 in Michigan; died on 3 May 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married John P. Gibbs after 1915. John was born about 1878; died on 11 Jul 1949 in Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 5, 1947
Page 1

Fred Crocker killed in Auto Accident

Mr. and Mrs. Louis CROCKER, Mrs. Leonard BUEHRLY and Mr. and Mrs. Grant BALL attended the funeral of Fred CROCKER, 67, at the Wallace-Packard Funeral Home in Saginaw Thursday afternoon. Burial was made in Saginaw.

Surviving are a son Webster of California and a grandchildren; also one sisters, Mrs. Jack GIBBS of Saginaw; four brothers, Henry of Saginaw, Louis of Cass City and George and Ben of Saginaw; and his aged mother, Mrs. J. CROCKER of Saginaw.

Mr. and Mrs. Webster Crocker came from California for the funeral.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 12, 13 and 14 June 1900 by John Marshall
SD 8, ED 110, Sheet 7A Stamped 110
137-137
Striffler, Samuel W M Feb 1872 28 M2 Mich France Germany
Striffler, Mary L W F May 1879 21 M2 1/1 Germany Germany Germany
Striffler, Catherine W F Dec 1899 5/12 Mich Mich Germany
Striffler, Louisa W F Sept 1853 57 7/3 Germany Germany Germany
Crocker, Fred W M Apr 1880 20 Mich Ohio Germany

1910 Census
Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City
Enumerated 9 Jan 1920
SD 8 ED 189 Sheet 18A
South Fourth Avenue
804-388-411
Crocker, Frederick J Head M W 39 M Mich Oh Germany/German Merchant Ship Plumbing/Fueling Co
Crocker, Mollie Wf W W 22 M Mich Germany/German Germany/German
Crocker, Webster Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Mich

Family/Spouse: Molly Hartel. Molly was born about 1887 in Michigan; died on 23 Mar 1952 in Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
June 12, 1958
Page 11

Final Rites June 2 for Former Resident

Funeral services were held Monday, June 2, at the Cederberg Funeral Home, Saginaw, for Henry Crocker, a former Cass City resident, who died May 30. Survivors include his wife: three sons, John of Lansing and Bennett and Kenneth, both of Saginaw; a daughter, Dorothy WILDER of Goshen, Ind.; three brothers, George and Ben of Saginaw and Louis of Cass City, and a sister, Julia GIBBS of Saginaw.

Those attending the funeral from Cass City were: Mr. and Mrs. Louis CROCKER, Mrs. Grant BALL, Miss Minnie JAUS and Mr. Will JOOS.

(Research):
Census Information:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 19 and 20 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2A
28-29
Schwegler, William J Hd M W 30 M1 Mich Germany NY
Schwegler, Alice Wf F W 26 M1 1/1 Canada/Gaelic Canada/Gaelic Canada/Gaelic
Schwegler, Andrew Son M W 2/12 S Mich Mich Canada/Gaelic
Crocker, Henry Hired Man M W 26 S Mich Ohio Germany Laborer Farm

1920 Census
Michigan, Saginaw County, Albee Twp
Enumerated 24 Feb 1920
SD 8 ED 43 Sheet 5B
107
Newman, John Head M W 65 M Mich NY NY Farmer
Newman, Catherine Wf F W 53 M Mich Maryland Mich
Crocker, Henry Head M W 36 M Mich US US Laborer Farm
Crocker, Florence W F W 26 M Mich Mich Mich
Crosby, Emily --- F W 80 Wd Mich NY NY

1930 Census
Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, Ward 12
Enumerated 12 April 1930
ED 73-44 SD 9 Sheet 12A Stamped 283
223-281-303
Crocker, Henry K Home M W 46 M Mich Oh Germany Foreman Iron Foundry
Crocker, Florence R Wf F W 36 M 27 Mich Mich Mich
Crocker, John H Son M W 9 S Mich Mich Mich
Crocker, G. Bennette Son M W 7 S Mich Mich Mich
Crocker, Dorothy M Dtr F W 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Newman, Catherine M Mother-in-law F W 65 Wd Mich Mich Mich

1940 Census
Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, Ward 11
Enumerated 16 April 1940
SD 8 ED 73-46 SD 9 Sheet 16B
1716-312 O 1400
Crocker, Henry K Home M W 56 M No 8 Mich Same House Rough Binder Foundry Automobile
Crocker, Florence R Wf F W 45 M No 8 Mich Same House
Crocker, John H Son M W 19 S Yes H-4 Mich Same House Library Assistant NYA Library
Crocker, Bennette Son M W 17 S Yes H-2 Mich Same House
Crocker, Dorothy M Dtr F W 10 S Yes 4 Mich Same House
Crocker, Kenneth Son M W 3 S Mich

Henry married Bessie N. Shroyer before 1919. Bessie was born before 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Florence Roberta Newman on 15 Nov 1919. Florence was born on 29 Jul 1893 in Albee Township, Saginaw County, Michigan; died on 25 Nov 1975 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, dated September 1, 1947, reported that he had sold his milk route and was working as foreman for the Village of Cass City.

Cass City Chronicle
August 29, 1952
Page 4

The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Crocker and their families enjoyed dinner together Sunday in their parental home in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Grant BALL, when guests were Mr. and Mrs. Norman ARMSTRONG of Bad Axe and Mr. and Mrs. Grant BALL and sons.

Cass City Chronicle
February 10, 1966
Vol. 59, Number 43

Louis Crocker Dies Suddenly at Home

Funeral services for Louis Crocker, 77, were held Sunday at Little's Funeral Home following his death suddenly Thursday, February 3, at his home in Cass City.

Born in Saginaw, July 21, 1888, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Crocker. He married Miss Clementina MERCHANT in Saginaw, October 21, 1912, where they made their home following their marriage. They moved to Cass City in 1914, where the settled on a farm, later retiring and moving to Cass City. He was also employed at Farm Produce Company and for the Village of Cass City.

Mr. Crocker attended the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Cass City.

Survivors, beside his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Grant (Laura) BALL of Cass City and two brothers, George and Benjamin, both of Saginaw. Also surviving are four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A daughter, a sister and two brothers preceded him in death.

Rev. Robert Betts, EUB Church pastor, officiated and interment was in the family lot in Elkland Cemetery.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Novesta Twp
Enumerated 15 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 195 Sheet 8B
160-168
Crocker, Louis Head M W 31 M Mich Ohio Germany/German Farmer
Crocker, Clementina Wf F W 31 M Mich Mich Canada/English
Crocker, Julia Dtr F W 4 S Mich Mich Mich
Crocker, Laura Dtr F W 2 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Florida, Volusia County, Daytona Beach
Enumerated 10 Apr 1930
ED 64-30 SD 5 Sheet 5A Stamped 135
211-125-133
Crocker, Louis Head M W 25 Mich Mich Germany None
Crocker, Clemintina M Wf F W 42 M 25 Mich Mich Canada
Crocker, Julia Dtr F W 15 S Mich Mich Mich
Crocker, Laura Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Merchant, Margaret M-in-law F W 74 Wd 24 Canada/English Ireland Canada

1940 Census
Michigan, Sanilac County, Evergreen Twp
Enuemrated 9 Apr 1940
SD 7 ED 76-14 Sheet 3A
6675-430 O 1000
Crocker, Lewis Head M W 52 M No 8 Mich Same house Farmer
Crocker, Clementine Wf F W 52 m No 8 Mich Same house Housekeeper farm home
Merchant, Margaret Mother-in-law F W 82 W No 5 Canada Same Home
Armstrong, Norman Head M W 26 M No 8 Mich Bad Axe Huron Co Mich Truck Driver County Road
Armstrong, Julia Wf F W 25 M No 4 Mich Same House Housekeeper Farm Home
Armstrong, Richard Son M W 1 S Mich

Louis married Clementina Merchant on 21 Oct 1912 in Saginaw County, Michigan. Clementina was born on 15 Jul 1888 in Harbor Beach, Huron County, Michigan; died on 18 Apr 1975 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Michigan Birth Index instead shows his date of birth as 20 October 1893.

Cass City Chronicle
February 3, 1988
Page 2
Cass City Social and Personal

George CROCKER, 94, of Saginaw succumbed January 17 in St. Luke's Hospital as the result of being hit by a car when he was crossing Gratior Avenue in Saginaw before Christmas. He is an uncle of Mrs. Laura BALL.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw Ward 1
Enumerated 26 Jan 1920
SD 8 ED 172 Sheet 17B
N. Fifth Street
963-349-377
Newman, Josephine E. Head F W 65 Wd Mic NY NY
Crocker, Gertrude Dtr F W 25 M Mich Mich Mich
Corcker, George Son-in-law M W 26 M Mich Mich Germany/German Machnist Railroad

1930 Census
Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, Ward 9
Enumerated April 12, 1030
ED 73-38 SD 9 Sheet 11A Stamped 156
Sheridan
1120-264-282
Crocker, George Head M W 35 m 23 Mich Oh Germany Millwright Foundry
Crocker, Ruth E Wf F W 28 M 24 Mich Canada/English Mich
Crocker, George H Son M W 9 S Mich Mich Mich

George married Gertrude Newman on 3 Oct 1917. Gertrude was born about 1895 in Michigan; died in Nov 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ruth E. Pattison on 6 May 1926. Ruth was born on 29 Jul 1901 in Michigan; died on 1 Dec 1989 in Frankenmuth, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the World War I draft, he was a resident of Cass City, and farming for Alex Milligan.

Cass City Chronicle
August 29, 1952
Page 4

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Crocker were called to St. Lukes Hospital in Saginaw Saturday by the serious illness of BEN CROCKER, Mr. Crocker's brother. Ben Crocker, who thought he sould assist in washing the church which he attends, after work Friday afternoon, fell striking his head on cement. Lastest report is that he is still unconscious.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Sanilac County, Evergreen Township
Enumerated April 6, 1930
ED 76-14 ED 11 Sheet 2B
39-39
Crocker, Bennitte H Head M W 29 M 25 Mich Oh Germany Farmer
Crocker, Viola B Wf F W 25 m 21 Mich Mich Mich
Crocker, Bennitte J Son M W 3 3/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Crocker, Keith E Son M W 2 2/12 S Mich Mich Mich

Family/Spouse: Viola B. Musser. Viola was born on 27 Jul 1904 in Michigan; died on 19 May 1999 in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 13, 1953

Lifelong Resident of Cass City Dies

Funeral services are being held today (Friday) for Mrs. Burton ELLIOTT, 67, lifelong resident of Cass City. The remains are being brought from the Douglas Funeral Home to the Salem Evangelical U.B. Church at noon to lie in state until 2:00 p.m., the time of the service. Rev. S.R. Wurtz will officiate. Mrs. Elliott, who had been ill for three weeks in her home, was taken to the Pleasant Home Hospital Monday afternoon where she died Tuesday night. Mrs. Elliott was born March 7, 1886, near Cass City, the daughter of Mrs. Leonard BUEHRLY and the late Mr. BUEHRLY. On November 26, 1908, she married Mr. Burton ELLIOTT in Cass City. She was a member of the Salem U.B. Church. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Francis ELLIOTT of Cass City and Leonard ELLIOTT of Ubly; a grandson; her aged mother, Mrs. Catherine BUEHRLY; two sisters, Mrs. S. C. (Striffler) and Mrs. Walter (Elsie) ANTHES, and three brothers, Fred, Edward and Lawrence BUEHRLY, all of this vicinity. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Bertha was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for Bonnie's 1981 unpublished manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family.

Bertha married Burton A. Elliott on 25 Nov 1908 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Burton (son of David H. Elliott and Matilda Krapf) was born on 8 May 1883 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 May 1971 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 7 May 1971 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
July 17, 1908
Local Items, Page 4

While returning from a berry patch southeast of town Monday, the horse driven by Mrs. Fred Buerk and her granddaughter, Miss Mary Buehrley, became frightened at the big umbrella ont eh mail wagon and Mrs. Buerk was thrown from the buggy. Her head was caught between the wheel and the buggy box and she was extricated from her perilous posistion with difficulty. Mrs. Buerk's face was badly bruised but her injuries are not considered servious. Miss Buerhly escaped uninjured and showed great pluck during the excitement.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, October 2008)

Cass City Chronicle
January 2, 1964

Mrs. Sol Striffler Services Thursday

Funeral services are to be held at the Cass City EUB Church at 2 p.m. Thursday for Mrs. Mary Striffler, lifelong resident of Cass City. Mrs. Striffler, 77, died in her home Monday, December 30, following a year's illness. Born Jun 19, 1886 in Cass City, she was the former Mary BUEHRLY, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard BUEHRLY. She married Solomon Striffler June 29, 1910 in Cass City. The Rev. R.E. Beits and the Rev. S.R. Wurtz were to officiate at the services. Besides her husband, survivors are two sons, Delbert Striffler of Caro and the Rev. Russell STRIFFLER of Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Walter Anthes of Cass City, and three brothers, Edward BUEHRLY, Fred BUEHRLY, and Lawrence BUEHRLY, all of Cass City, and four grandchildren. Burial is to be in the Elkland Cemetery. Little's Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Mary married Solomon C. Striffler on 29 Jun 1910 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Solomon (son of Christian Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary Anna" Rommel) was born on 18 Jan 1882 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 19 Nov 1966 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Registration card for the First World War listed his full name as Fred Leonard Buehrly, born May 7, 1889 in Elkland Township. At the time he completed this registration, he was a farmer in Elkland Towship, of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buehrly enjoyed a trip to the Upper Peninsula with their grandson, Rob Elliott, and his parents in celebration of his graduation. They spent a week at the Buehrly and Elliott trailers near Wolverine, Michigan.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, August 26, 1971
Page 14

Fred Buehrly dies at grass fire

A minor grass fire at 7183 Reed Road resulted in the unexpected death of Fred Buehrly, 82, when too much excitement apparently resulted in a heart attack Tuesday, August 24.

Firemen from Cass City arrived at the Buehrly home to find neighbors, a rural mail carrier, and Buehrly's wife, Mary, fighting the grass fire. It had started when some burning willow branches spread out of control.

Elwyn HELWIG, fireman, said he asked Mrs. Buehrly where her husband was. She found hime lying in the kitchen by the back door.

Helwig, a former Army Medic, felt for a pulse, but said he could find nothing. He then radioed for an ambulance. Buehrly was pronounced dead on arrival at Hills and Dales General Hospital.

A lifelong Cass City resident, he was born March 9, (sic) 1889 to Leonard and Catherine Burke Buehrly. He married the former Mary Mark September 22, 1915, and was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Alice) ELLIOTT of Ubly; a son, Keith, of Livonia and four grandchildren. Also, two brothers, Edward and Lawrence and a sister, Mrs. Elsie ANTHES, all of Cass City. Two sisters preceded him in death.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 27, from the Salem United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ira Wood officiating. The body will lie in state at thet church beginning at noon. Burial will be at Elkland Cemetery. Little's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Fred married Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Mark on 22 Dec 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Archibald "Archie" Mark and Emeline Striffler) was born on 29 Jul 1890 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 1987 in Ubly, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 1, 1980
Page Six

Elsie Anthes dies on 89th birthday

Elsie Christine Anthes, 89, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died on her 89th birthday last Thursday at Hills and Dales General Hospital after a long illness. She was born April 24, 1891, on the family homestead farm, in Elkland township, the daughter of Leonard and Catherine (Buerk) BUEHRLY.

Miss Buehrly married Walter Anthes March 24, 1945, in Cass City. He died November 16, 1966.

Mrs. Anthes was a member of the Salem United Methodist church since childhood.

She is survived by two brothers, Lawrence BUEHRLY and Edward BUEHRLY, both of Cass City; three stepsons, Roy Anthes of Cass City, Harold Anthes of Potiac and Paul Anthes of Conway, Ark., two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lucille BUSH of Caro and Mrs. Alice BEECHER of Bad Axe; 14 step-grandchildren and a number of step-great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

Mrs. Anthes was taken from Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, to the Salem United Methodist church at noon Sunday, to lie in state until 1:30 funeral service. Rev. Eldred Kelley officiated. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

She was one the family members BonnieMargaret Jacobs personally interviewed when preparing her history of the Benkelman family.

Elsie married Walter J. Anthes on 24 Mar 1945 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Walter was born on 22 Nov 1884 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 15 Oct 1966 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 19 Oct 1966 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, February 8, 1989
Page Four

Edward Buehrly

Edward Buehrly, 93, a lifelong resident of Cass City, died Wednesday, Feb 1, 1989 at the Provincial House, after a long illness.

He was born Sept 6, 1895, on the family Centennial farm in Elkland Township where he lived all his life. He was the son of Leonard and Catherine (Burke) Buehrly.

He was married Janet Gardner on May 7, 1919, in Cass City. Mrs. Buehrly died Dec. 30, 1968.

Mr. Buehrly was one of the oldest members of Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City and one of the few remaining World War I veterans, having served with the United States Army Infantry. He was also a member of American Legion of Cass City.

He is survived by one son and his wife, Carl Buehrly, and his wife Carolyn of Lansing, three grandchildren; Robert Buehrly of Traunik, Mrs. Michael (Colleen) Portale of Marquette and Miss Mary Lynn Buehrly of Lansing; and three great-grandchildren, Bridgette, Tiffany and Bethany.

Two brothers, Fred and Lawrence Buehrly; and three sisters, Bertha Elliott, Mary Striffler and Elsie Anthes preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City with the Rev Clare Patton, pastor, officiating. Interment with full military honors was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Arrangements were by Little's Funeral Home of Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

EDWARD BUEHRLY 06 Sep 1895 Feb 1989 48726 (Cass City, Tuscola, MI) (none specified) 386-38-4156 Michigan

Edward married Janet "Jennie" Gardner on 7 May 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Janet was born on 28 Dec 1886 in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Dec 1968 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 15, 1981
Page Nine

Buehrly funeral Thursday

Lawrence William Buehrly, 79, of Buehrly Road, Cass City, died suddenly Monday, at his home. He was born June 30, 1902, in Elkland Township, on the now centennial farm where he lived all his life, the son of Leonard and Catherine (Buerk) Buehrly. Buehrly married Ethel WHITE June 29, 1929, in Cass City. They made their home on the family farm.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist church of Cass City, the Gleaners and the Tuscola County Farm Board.

Buehrly is survived by his wife; one daughter, Esther BUEHRLY, Cass City; two sons, Donald BUEHRLY and Dale BUEHRLY, both of Cass City; one grandson, one granddaughter, and two great-grandsons. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

Buehrly will be taken from Little's Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday to the Salem United Methodist church to lie in state until the 1 p.m. funeral service. Rev. Eldred Kelley will officiate. Burial will be in Elkland cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Lawrence married Ethel Marie White on 29 Jun 1929 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Ethel was born on 15 Aug 1911 in Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1985 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
February 18, 1921
Page One

Find Their Son Dead in Bed
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jaus Made Startling Discovery Saturday Morning
Young Man Was in Usual Health When he Retired on Friday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel JAUS of Elkland township were terribly shocked and grieved Saturday morning when they found their son, George, aged 17 years, dead in his bed. The young man had been in his usual health on Friday, having worked all day buzzing wood. He spent the evening in playing the phonograph and visiting with members of the family. When he failed to answer the morning call Saturday, his parents made the startling discovery of his demise. Death was due to appoplexy.

George Alvin Jaus was born in Elkland Township, Feb. 23, 1903. He attended the "Brick" school three miles northeast of Cass City until he had finished the eighth grade and since that time has been employed on his parents's farm where he proved to be a great help and an efficient coworker with his father in carrying out the farming operations.

The young man was a member of the Evangelical church and took much interest in the Sunday school of that church. He was held in high esteem by his many friends.

Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F.L POHLY officiating and interment was made in Elkland cemetery. Vernon STRIFFLER, Grant PATTERSON, Leonard STRIFFLER, Arlie SPENCER, Lawrence BUEHRLY and Louis STRIFFLER, members of George's Sunday school class, acted as pallbearers.

Besides his parents, he leaves one sister, Minnie.

Art Peck relates the following family story, "George grew so large that his heart could not take it."

Jaus, George A,b. 23 Feb 1903, d. 12 Feb 1921

Source:

http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/index.htm

Notes:

She worked as a housekeeper for Laura and Lloyd Bryant and raised their children. She lived in the family home on Woodland Ave in Cass City until she could no longer care for herself. She spent her last years in a nursing home in Cass City. She was fond of children.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, March 26, 1986
Page 10

Minnie Jaus

Miss Minnie Edith Jaus, 79, a lifelong resident of Cass City, died Saturday, March 22, at Provincial House after a lengthy illness. She was born March 19, 1907, in Cass City, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Lena Helwig Jaus. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Cass City.

She is survived by a number of cousins. One brother, George, preceded her in death. Funeral services were to be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, with Rev. Clare Patton, pastor of the Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City, officiating. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
April 15, 1987

Obituaries
Page Eleven

Laura Lenzner

Laura M. Lenzner, 79, Bad Axe, died Tuesday, April 7, at McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky, after a long illness.

She was born May 16, 1907 in Elkland Township, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Schwegler) JAUS. She married Dr. Gray F. Lenzner Oct. 25, 1940 in Geneva, Ohio. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1961. Mrs. Lenzner attended the Wright Rural Elementary School, Elkland Township. She was employed at the former A&P and Economy markets in Cass City. She was a librarian at Bad Axe Public Library for many years and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe. Surviving are a number of cousins. Services were held Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. David Dively, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Colfax Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Laura Lenzner was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family.

Laura married Grey Franklin Lenzner on 25 Oct 1940 in Ohio. Grey (son of Franklin H. Lenzner and Anna Bell Hamill) was born on 10 May 1899 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1961 in Caseville, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Colfax Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Art Peck instead shows her life span from 1905-1906. Could Fred and Mary have had two daughters named Catharine, both that died young? Or is Art just mistaken.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, July 4, 2001
Cass City, Michigan
Page Twelve
Obituaries

Lena Hanes

Lena L. Hanes, 91, of Sandusky, died June 26, 2001, at Sanilac Medical Care Facility. She was born in Cass City Dec. 22, 1909, to William and Hattie JOOS. She was a member of the Snover Heritage Church and also the Women's Society. She is survived by her son, Raymond (Joyce) HANES, a brother, Maurice JOOS; a sister, Helen JEZEWSKI; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt HANES. Funeral services were held Friday, June 29, at the Hacker Funeral Home in Sandusky. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

Lena married Kurt Richard Hanes on 12 Feb 1944 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Kurt was born on 20 Dec 1903 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; died on 1 Dec 1982 in Snover, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 21, 1911
Local Happenings
Page 4

Mr. and Mrs. Wm Joos are the proud parents of a baby boy who arrived at their home Tuesday morning.

Obituary

WILLIAM MAURICE JOOS,

100, of Independence, MO formerly of Cass City went to be at the right hand of God Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Northcare Hospice House, North Kansas City, MO. He was born July 18, 1911 in Cass City to Frederick William and Hattie (Muck) Joos. He married Eva Mae Sovey February 27, 1937. She died October 11, 1967. He later married Frances Diebel August 26, 1972 in Lapeer. She died June 9, 1995.

Maurice worked on the family farm with his Dad. He also worked for McClellan Creamery, the Nestles Plant in Cass City, Peters Sawmill, REA, Dr. Donahue Farms, and the Ford Garage. He retired from Bauer Candy Company after 27 years as a Salesman. Maurice's passions in life were serving the Lord and his church. He would brag to everyone who visited that he was a member of the Cass City United Methodist Church for 78 years and that he sang in the choir for 73 years. He sang in different men's choruses, quartets and trios and even sang on the radio in Detroit. Another passion of Maurice's was baseball. He loved the Detroit Tigers. He was able to see five games since he came to Independence, MO. This summer when Detroit came to play Kansas City he was able to get out to the ballpark and cheer for his Detroit team. When the Tigers would get the Kansas City Royals out he would clap his hands and have a big grin on his face. This may have been the first time he ever attended a major league game. He was amazed at the condition of the field. Maurice often boasted about his .350 batting average in high school. God had a plan for Maurice to watch his Detroit Tigers have a winning season and when they lost to the Texas Rangers his mission was over. The Lord wanted Maurice to play baseball for him now.

Maurice is survived by his sons: Richard (Connie) Joos of Independence, MO, Donald (JoEllen) Joos of Grand Rapids; 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Ted Diebel; sisters-in-law: Bob and Mary (Diebel) Dast, Jerry and Florence (Diebel) Decker, Lola Diebel; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters: Lena Hanes and Helen Jezewski; great grandson, Ryan Joos.

Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Chuck Emmert of Duplain Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to NorthCare Hospice, North Kansas City, MO. Maurice's family would like to give special thanks to NorthCare Hospice nurses who were so good and caring for him. Also a thank you to the friends that visited him: Gary Bernhardt, Bob and Joyce McArthur, Bob and Mary Dast. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home '96 Cass City

Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan

William married Eva May Sovey on 27 Feb 1937 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Eva was born on 6 May 1918 in Keego Harbor, Oakland County, Michigan; died on 11 Oct 1967 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Attended the rural Wright School, located in Elkland Township on mile east and two miles north of Cass City on the southeast corner of Schwegler and Reed roads. A picture of the Wright School Girls-1931, shows Dorothy Deneen, Ruth Tuckey, Betty McCallum, Fern Schwegler, Helen Joos, Kathleen McCallum, Leila Battel (teacher), Marie Deneen, Alice Buehrly, Marjory Schwegler. Wright School Boys-1931, Lawrence Holik, Leon Holik, Keith Buehrly, Russell Ellis, Russell Striffler, James Tuckey, Calvin Helwig, Fred Withey, Clinton Law, Henry Hulbert. (The Way it Was, The Cass City Area Historical Society, Vol 7, July 2002, Number 4).

Helen married Walter Jezewski on 26 Mar 1940 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Walter was born on 21 Apr 1917 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 5 Oct 1987 in Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
June 17, 1938
Page 4

Harley DEAN of Caro and Miss Katherine JOOS spent Sunday afternoon and evening in Saginaw and attended the baccalaureate exercises of Saginaw High School held in the First Congregational Church. Miss Ellen HARTMAN, cousin of Miss JOOS, was one of the 385 members of the class.

Katherine married Harley Dean on 20 May 1939 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Harley was born on 11 Jan 1910 in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 7 Nov 1996 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His wife was named Mildred.

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She married a Williams. According to the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 19, published on September 3, 1956, she worked for the Sonotone Hearing Aid Company, with her own office in the Pontiac State Bank Building.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Jack Gibbs, Jr. had been in service for two years and was with the Infantry in California. As of the publication of Volume 19 of the same periodical, in September, 1956, it was noted that Jackie Gibbs was building a new home at 439 Elmhurst, presumably in Cass City.

JACK C GIBBS 10 May 1921 03 Sep 1994 48603 (Saginaw, Saginaw, MI) (none specified) 370-14-8745 Michigan

The Saginaw News - page F7 Obituary 4 Sep 1994

Jack married Clara Anspach about 1948. Clara was born on 7 Mar 1922 in Michigan; died in Mar 1995 in Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Art Peck instead shows him as being born in December, 1912.

Webster married Erna Kaul on 1 Jul 1932. Erna was born after 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From FindAGrave

Georgia, 97, 2901 Fair Rd., died at 10:30 a.m., at the Fair Haven Shelby County Home.

She was a daughter to Henry and Bessie (Shroyer) Crocker. On Nov 9, 1938, she married Harold G. Covault, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are three sons, Robert (Marilyn), Summerford, Ernest (Elaine), New Port Richey, FL, and Joseph (Martha), Sidney; two daughters, Shirley (Carl) Umstead, Anna, and Carol May Covault, Sidney; twelve grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; three half - brothers, John (Bee) Crocker, Saginaw, MI and Ken Crocker, Spring Hill, FL.

Deceased are a son, Ronald L.; a grandson, LaMar Covault; a half-brother, Duane Brown; two half-sisters, Dorothy Crocker and Opal Icenogle; and step father, Hershel Brown.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Maplewood United Methodist Church for the past 50 years.

Funeral Services are at the Maplewood United Methodist Church, with Rev. Chad Wilson, officiating.

Georgia married Harold G. Covault on 9 Nov 1938. Harold was born on 6 May 1916 in Ohio; died on 22 Apr 1973; was buried in Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that John Crocker received his Bachelor's degree at Ann Arbor in June 1943, and was to teach music in a school near Ann Arbor. The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 11, published September 6, 1948, reported that he and his wife had moved to Chicago, where they were both employed.

John married Alice Rebecca Whitener on 14 Jun 1947 in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina. Alice was born on 3 Jul 1923; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, September 1, 1947, wrote that Dorothy Crocker graduated from Saginaw High School and was set to attend Albion College.

Dorothy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
February 14, 1963
Page Two

Mrs. Armstrong Dies Suddenly Tuesday

Mrs. Julia Crocker Armstrong, 48, died suddenly Tuesday morning at their farm home in Colfax township, Huron County, after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis CROCKER of Cass City and was born February 9, 1915 in Cass City. She was married to Norman ARMSTRONG October 30, 1937. They had lived in Colfax township the past 22 years.

Mrs. Armstrong was a member of the Colfax United Missionary Church and was a nurse at Hubbard Memorial Hospital, Bad Axe.

Surviving are: her husband; a son, Richard, serving with the U.S. Navy in Japan; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly HAZARD of Bad Axe; one grandchild; her parents, and a sister, Mrs. Grant BALL of Cass City.

The remains are at MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Julia married Norman Armstrong on 30 Oct 1937 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Norman was born on 4 Feb 1914 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan; died on 3 Nov 1997 in Ocklawaha, Marion County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Laura M. Ball, 88, of Cass City, died Monday, January 2, 2006 in Hills & Dales General Hospital. She was born August 24, 1917 at home in Tuscola County to Louis and Clemtina (Merchant) Crocker. She married Grant Wesley Ball July 15, 1938 in Cass City. He died September 18, 1976.

Laura graduated from Cass City High School in 1936. Over the years she was a caregiver to many friends and neighbors. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and then Cass City United Methodist Church totaling 72 years and was a member of the UMW. Laura was a member of Hills & Dales General Hospital Auxiliary for over 25 years. She served as a Cub Scout leader when her boys were little. Laura enjoyed working in her flowers, cooking and doing crafts.

Laura is survived by her sons: Wesley (Sharon) Ball of Reese, Donald (Barbara) Ball of Cass City; grandchildren: Mary Ann (David) Vanest, John (Cyndi) Ball, Grant Ball, Donald W. (Wendy) Ball, Douglas (Cathryn) Ball; great grandchildren: Courtney Ann, Collin, Dylan, Braeden, Morgan Jayne, Daymon, Kaitlyn; very dear niece, Beverly (Donald) Hazard; nephew, Richard (Kay) Armstrong; several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister, Julia Armstrong in 1963.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 in Cass City United Methodist Church with her grandson, Rev. John Ball of Mayville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City. Memorials may be made to Cass City United Methodist Church. Pallbearers for Mrs. Ball: Donald Ball, Douglas Ball, Grant Ball, David Vanest, Brian Hazard and Michael Hazard. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006; 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2006. 10 to 11 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 in church

Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz - 989-872-2195

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Laura married Grant Wesley Ball on 15 Jul 1938 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Grant was born on 14 Feb 1917 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 18 Sep 1976 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Second Lt. Geo. Crocker, Jr. is in the Pharmacy and supervised food purchases for the Field Hospital and Convalescent Home at Randolph Field. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was a First Lt. in the X-ray Department at Randolph Field. In September, 1947 (Vol. 10), it was written that he had moved to Memphis, Tenn. where he was employed as a chemist in the Firestone Laboratory. Volume 11 of the same periodical reported that he had been called back to the army and was stationed in Iceland.

George married Ruth Joan Blancett on 5 Apr 1946 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Ruth was born on 6 Dec 1920 in Mounds, Pulaski County, Illinois; died on 13 Feb 2007 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]