Henry Striffler

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1860 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster, P.O. Bowmansville
Enumerated 18 June 1860
Pages 21 and 22, Stamped 750
159-159
Henry Streepler 47 M Faremer $500 France
Elizabeth 42 F Germany
Elixabeth 12 F NY
Susan 10 NY
Jacob 9 M NY
Leana 6 F NY

1870 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 30 Jun 1870
Page 69 Stamped 401
496-489
Strinler, Henry 50 M W Farming $1600 $200 France
Strinler, Susan 20 F W Housekeeping NY
Strinler, Jacob 19 M W Work on Farm NY
Strinler, Lana 16 F W Attends School NY
Strinler, Charley 9 M W At home NY

1880 Federal Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, ED 400
Enumerated on the 14th and 15th day of June, 1880
George C. Peterhaus
Page No. Seventeen, S.D. 3d ED 400
A. 97
164-164
Striffler, Henry W M 67 Farmer France France France
Striffler, Jacob W M 30 Son Farmer NY France Bavaria
Striffler, Sophia W F 20 Drt in Law Housekeeper NY Bavaria Bavaria
Striffler, Charles W M 19 Son Farmer NY France Bavaria
Striffler, Susan W F 29 Dtr Housekeeper NY France Bavaria
Striffler, John W M 17 Son at school NY France Bavaria
(Household #165 was that of George and Catherine Kolb)

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Wagner. Elizabeth was born after 1811 in Bayern, Germany; died after 1863 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 23, No. 33
Friday, March 9, 1928

Mrs. Peter Burg Died at Age of 80

Mrs. Peter Burg passed away at her home Sunday evening at six o'clock, after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia. Althought in failing health this winter, she was only confined to her bed for two days when she was called to her reward.

Elizabeth Striffler was born at Lancaster, Erie county, New York, January 6, 1848, and had attained the age of eighty years, one month, and 28 days. She was united in marriage with Peter Burg July 29, 1874. They came to Cass City in 1880, and endured the hardships of the fire in the spring of 1881.

Mrs. Burg was converted in her youth, and after coming to Michigan, united with the Evangelical church at Cass City, of which she was a faithful attendant while health permitted.

She was a woman of quiet disposition, a good neighbor, devoted to her family and ready to help whenever she could.

The funeral service was held in the Evangelical church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends showing the esteem in which she was held.

She leaves to mourn her demise three children, Mrs. Harry L. Hunt, Miss Emma and George Burg, all of this place, also five grandchildren. Her husband died five years ago on New Years day and one son died in infancy. She also leaves one brother, Charles D. Striffler, of Cass City. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.

Relatives from out of town who atteded the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Nique of Decker, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Graham and son, Caro, Kenneth Striffler of Detroit and Mrs. Katherine Much of Colwood.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Elizabeth Striffler was born at Lancaster, Erie county, New York, January 6, 1848

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County
FHL Film 1254607 NA File T9-0607
Page 100C

Peter Burg Self M W 37 Bavaria Laborer Bavaria Bavaria
Elizabeth Burg Wf F 32 NY Keeping House France France
Minnie Burg Dtr F W 5 NY At School Bavaria NY

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village
Enumerated 11 June 1900
SD 8 ED 111 Sheet 7A Stamped 121
Houghton Street
144-147
Burg, Peter Hd W M Aug 1845 54 m 27 Germany Germany German
y Day Laborer 1864 Ba
Burg, Elizabeth Wf W F Jany 1849 51 M 27 3/3 NY Germany Germany
Burg, Emma Dtr W F Sept 1884 15 Mich Germany NY
Burg, George Son W M Feb 1887 13 Mich Germany NY

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 4A Stamped 135
87-87
Burg, Peter Hd M W 56 M1 36 Germany/German Germany/German Germany/German Laborer Odd Jobs 186? Na
Burg, Elizabeth Wf F W 53 m1 26 4/3 New York/German Germany/German Germany/German
Burg, Emma Dtr F W 26 S Mich Germany/German NY Teacher Schools
Burg, George Son M W 23 S Mich Germany/German NY

Elizabeth married Peter Burg on 29 Jul 1874 in Erie County, New York. Peter was born on 1 Aug 1843 in Winden, Aichach-Friedberg, Schwaben, Bayern, Germany; died on 1 Jan 1923 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, September 16, 1910
Page One

Had Love and Respect of All

Mrs. A.H. Muck Passed To Her Reward

Death Occurred Sunday Evening and Funeral Service was Held Wednesday Morning

Mrs. A.H. Muck died at her home at the corner of Grant and Pine Streets Sunday evening after an illness of several months.

Susan Striffler was born in Lancaster township, Erie county, New York, on June 15, 1849. She came to Michigan April 15, 1878, and was united in holy wedlock to Adam H. Muck on May 21, 1885. To this union three children were born.

Mrs. Muck was converted in her youth and while in New York became a member of the M.E. church. After coming to Cass City she transferred her church membership to the Evangelical church here. She was an every day Christian-one who seemed born to inspire the love and respect of all who were fortunate in being acquanted with her. No one was more willing to aid the suffering, cheer the desponding and sustain the weak and her life was a blessing and benefaction to all within the sphere of her influence.

The funeral service was held in the Evangelical church Wednesday morning and a large number of relatives and friends attended. She leaves to mourn her demise her husband, three children, Mrs. E. W. Kaercher, Miss Emma and Philip Muck; two step-daughters, Mrs. Wm. Joos and Miss Lena Muck; two brothers, J.H. and C.D. Striffler; one sister, Mrs. Peter Burg.

Relatives from out of town who attended the funeral were: Jacob Muck of Lockport, New York; Mrs. Wm. Bockstedt and Miss Gassner of Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Ricker of West Grant; Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Nique of Shabbona; Mrs. Geo. Zinnerker of Owendale; S.W. Striffler of Argyle.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Susan married Adam H. Muck on 21 May 1885 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Adam was born on 21 Aug 1852 in Amherst, Erie County, New York; died on 2 May 1914 in Colwood, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1880 census, it appear that he and his wife, Sophia, were living with his widowed father and younger siblings.

Cass City Chronicle
July 1, 1904
Local Items
Page 4

J. H. Striffler has built a stone foundation on his property on east Main Street, onto which he intends to move the barn which stands on the place. Workmen are busy this week getting the barn ready to be moved.


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


Mrs. A. A. Ricker of Detroit arrived Monday to spend a few days with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. J. H. Striffler. On Wednesday, she returned to Detroit accompanied by her sister, Miss Margaret Striffler. Later in the week the two ladies and Mr. Ricker will leave that city for Buffalo, where they will spend a month with friends and relatives.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 31, 1914

Mrs. Henry Frantzman of Townline, N.Y. and Mrs. William Bockstedt and Earl Bockstedt of Buffalo, N.Y., who have been visiting at the home of J.H. Striffler, returned home Wednesday.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 5, 1925

J.H. Striffler Passed Away-
Long Prominent in the Community as Auctioneer and Business Man-
Served Cass City and Elkland Township as Office for Many Years

Cass City lost a prominent citizen, one who has been long connected with the business and political affairs of the community, in the death of Jacob H. Striffler, who passed away at his home on East Main street Sunday evening, May 31. Mr. Striffler, in his 45 years of residence here, has been unusually active as a business man and through his tireless energy has done much to bring the Cass City community to the front in a business way.
Mr. Striffler was born in Lancaster, N.Y. on Jan. 6, 1851. On January 22, 1880, at Lancaster, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Helwig and the following March they came to Cass City, settling on the Striffler homestead just east of the corporation line of the village.
Mr. Striffer established a farm implement business here in 1882 which he conducted for a period of 19 years. At the age of 19 years, when still a resident of Lancaster, he commenced his activities as an auctioneer, and shortly after coming here, he entered in earnest into his career in this profession which he followed for about 35 years in this community. Many a sale had "Jake" Striffler in charge in that long period and he found it very difficult to give up auctioneering eight or ten years ago when his health made it advisable for him to do so, because he enjoyed the work and so many were insistent that he at least continue until their sales were made.
Engaged as a farmer, implement dealer, cattle buyer and auctioneer, all at one time, Mr. Striffler still found time to give attention to political affairs of the community. He served his township as supervisor, treasurer and highway commissioner and Cass City as village president and trustee.
After a life of unusual activity, Mr. Striffler found it extremely trying to give up his hard work when ill health forced him to "ease up" four years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church of which Mr. Striffler was a member on Wednesday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.F. Smith. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.
Besides his widow, he leaves give children, Mrs. O.W. NIQUE of Decker, Mrs. A.A.RICKER and Calvin J. Striffler, both of Cass City, Mrs. Fred SMILEY of Evart, and Mrs. Laura LAWTHER of Flint; one granddaughter, Eleanor NIQUE; one brother, Chas. D. Striffler, and one sister, Mrs. Peter BURG, both of Cass City.
Relatives and friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HELWIG of Lancaster, N.Y., Mrs. Elizabeth BOCKSTEDT of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Frank SIMMET and Harley SIMMET of Middleton, Mich., Miss Bertha SIMMET of Ithaca, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MANN, Mrs. Elizabeth MANN and daughter, Lucile, Mr. and Mrs. Fred BROWN and Mrs. O. DENT, all of Carson City, Mrs. Caroline HELWIG, Marion HELWIG, Mr. and Mrs. Russell ERB and Chester LOESCHE, all of Bad Axe.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Federal Census Household:
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupatio
nFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
Henry STRIFFLER Self W Male W 67 FRANCE Farmer FRANCE FRANCE
Jacob STRIFFLER Son M Male W 30 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
Sophia STRIFFLER Wife M Female W 20 NY Keeping House BAVARIA BAVARIA
Charles STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 19 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
Susan STRIFFLER Sister S Female W 28 NY Keeping House FRANCE BAVARIA
John STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 17 NY At School FRANCE BAVARIA
Source Information:
Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254607 NA
Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 97A

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8, ED 111 Sheet 3A
52-52
Shiffler, Jacob Hd W M Jany 1851 49 M20 Ny Germany Germany Farmer and Implements
Shiffler, Sophia Wf W F April 1860 40 M 20 5/5 NY Germany Germany
Shiffler, Ida S Dtr W F Jany 1881 19 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Lillie Dtr W F Apr 1883 17 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Calvin J SOn W M May 1885 15 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Maggie M Dtr W F Sept 1892 7 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Laura E Dtr W F Apr 1896 4 S Mich NY NY
Stower, Frank Hired Man W M Mar 1870 S Mich Canada/Eng

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
Enumerated 14 Apr 1910
SD 8, ED 113, Sheet 8B
70-70
Striffler, Jacob Hd M W 59 M1 30 NY Germany Germany Farmer
Striffler, Sophie Wf W F 50 M1 30 5/5 NY Germany Germany
Striffler, Maggie F Dtr W 17 S Mich NY NY
Striffler, Laura F Dtr W 14 S Mich NY NY

Jacob married Sophia Helwig on 22 Jan 1880 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Sophia (daughter of Wilhelm "William" Helwig and Sophia Muck) was born on 17 Apr 1860 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 1 Aug 1946 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 4 Aug 1946 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Magdalena married Adam H. Muck about 1878 in Michigan. Adam was born on 21 Aug 1852 in Amherst, Erie County, New York; died on 2 May 1914 in Colwood, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lorraine Smith Benkelman transcribed the following letter from C. D. Striffler to his cousin, George Albert.

May 22, 1888

How 'bout that bear you and Wark Killed the Sun that I was there. How do you like Northern Michigan. Have you had a close escape from wolves yet? You wish you had my dog, his is a dandy.


Cass City Enterprise
January 8, 1903
Local Happening, Page 8

Mrs. C.D. Striffler spent a part of the holidays with friends at Flint.

Chas. D. Striffler returned Friday noon from a business trip in the vicinity of Bay City.

Cass City Chronicle
January 24, 1908
Local Items, page 4

Mrs. A.C. Hayes of Cadillac is the guest of Mrs. C.D. Striffler and other relatives here.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 30, 1913
Local Items, page 4

Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Striffler & sons Stanley and Kenneth and George Burg called in Sabbona Sunday.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Dec. 21, 1928
Page Five
Where they will spend Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Striffler will have as Christmas Day guests, Kenneth Striffler and Mr. and Mrs. C.P MILLER and children, Irene and John, all of Detroit, Miss Marie SCHNEIDER of Akron, and Mr. and Mrs. S.A. STRIFFLER and daughter, Geraldine.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 1, 1940
Page Six
Local Happenings

Mrs. C.P. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Striffler, all of Detroit, spent Monday in Cass City being called her by the illness of Mr. Striffler's father, Charles D. Striffler. Mrs. Miller remained until Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. Striffler.

Cass City Chronicle, p.1
Friday, December 27, 1940
Death Called Two Well Known Citizens Sunday-Chas. D. Striffler and Samuel G. Benkelman Have Long Resided in Elkland
Charles David Striffler, 79, died Sunday morning, December 22, in Morris Hospital after an illness of two months. Charles D. Striffler was born in Lancaster, New York, May 24, 1861, and came to Cass City when a young man. He was united in marriage with Miss Cora Denforth Hayes on December 1, 1885 in Cass City, and they have made their home here since, the last 48 years living in the home, corner of Grant and Pine Streets.

Mr. Striffler was engaged in farming for many years and until a few months ago made daily trips to his farm, north and east of town, to care for his stock. For some time, he was a salesman for the Champion Binder Company, for many years sold sewing machines and lightining rods and for a few years was owner of a general store in Cass City. He also bought cattle shipping them to Buffalo for market. He has held the office of deputy sheriff as well as constable. He was of a retired nature but always with a kind word for everyone. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the home. Rev. Wendling H. Hastings, pastor of the local Presbyterian Church, officiated and was assisted by Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of the Evangelical Church. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Stanley A. Striffler, of Cass City and Kenneth Striffler, of Detroit. He also leaves two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

(Research):Census Information:

1900
Not located

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 23 April 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 5B
137-139
Striffler, Charles D Hd M W 49 M1 24 NY Germany Germany Farmer
Striffler, Cora D Wife F W 48 m1 24 4/2 Canada English Canada/Eng Canada Eng
Striffler, Stanley A Son M W 18 S Mich NY Canada
Striffler, Charles K Son M W 3 S Mic NY Canada

Charles married Cora Denforth Hayes on 31 Dec 1885 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Cora (daughter of Ervin Hayes and Lucy A. ???) was born on 18 Feb 1869 in Brockville, Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Jul 1949 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Missing from the 1870 census, when he should have been three?

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
May 24, 1946
Page One

Funeral of Mrs. H.L. Hunt Held Today

Mrs. Harry L. Hunt passed away early Wednesday morning in her home, following a stroke which she suffered about a week ago. She had been poorly for about eight years.

Funeral services will be conducted today (Friday) at 2 p.m. in the Evangelical Church by Rev. S.P. Kirn and interment will be made in Elkland cemetery.

Minnie Burg was born in the state of New York May 16, 1875, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burg. At the age of six years, she came to this county with her family, where she has since resided. On Feb. 16, 1898, she was united in marriage with Harry L. Hunt, who preceded her in death January 25, 1942. For six years Mr. and Mrs. Hunt conducted a grocery and china store in Cass City and in 1907 they established a greenhouse which is now being conducted by their son, Lewis Hunt.

Mrs. Hunt is survived by three daughters, Miss Thelma Hunt, a teacher in Ypsilanti high school, Mrs. William Wyman of Trenton, Mich., and Miss Betty Hunt of Detroit, two sons, Lewis of Cass City and Russell of Farmington, and one brother, George Burg, of Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 30 January 1920
SD 7 ED 179 Sheet 10B

Seeger Street
HH 234-249
Bessie Holt, Widowed age 37, with the Dunk family

Leach Street
HH 235-250
Hunt, Harry L Hd M W 46 M 1888 Na 1895 Canada English Yor
k State Fl.
Hunt, Minnie E Wf F W 44 M New York Germany German York State
Hunt, Thelma J Dtr F W 19 S Mich Canada English York State
Hunt, Lewis H Son M W 11 S Mich Canada English York State
Hunt, Catherine Dtr F W 8 S Mich Canada English York State
Hunt, Russell Son M W 6 S Mich Canada English York State
Hunt, Elizabeth B Dtr F W 3 1/12 S Mich Canada English York State

Minnie married Harry Lewis Hunt on 16 Feb 1898 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Harry was born on 13 Sep 1873 in Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jan 1942 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, June 28, 1935
Page Eight
Obituary

Miss Emma Burg

Funeral services for Miss Emma Burg, who died Monday, June 24, after an illness of seven months, were held in the home of her sister, Mrs. H.L. Hunt, in Cass City, on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. G.A Spitler was the officiating clergyman. Interment was made in Elkland Cemetery.

Emma S. Burg, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burg, was born in Cass City on Sept. 8, 1883. She spent most of her life in Cass City, graduating from the local high school in 1901, and attended school in Ypsilanti for about a year. She taught school a number of years around Cass City and also did office work in this place for a few years.

She leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. H.L. Hunt, one brother, George E. Burg of Cass City, five nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
February 16, 1961
Page Four

George Burg dies in Nursing Home

Funeral services for George Burg, 73, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Little's Funeral Home. The Rev. S. R. Wurtz, pastor of Salem Evangelical U.B. church, of which Mr. Burg was a member for more than 50 years, officiated. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Mr. Burg had been ill for the past eight years and a patient in Heatherstone Nursing Home at Caro for the past two years. He died at the nursing home Monday night.

Son of the late Peter [Burg] and Elizabeth Striffler, he was born at Cass City Feb. 28, 1887. He was a graduate of Cleary Business college of Ypsilanti and was an accountant.

Besides his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Harry Hunt (Minnie) and Miss Emma Burg, preceded him in death.

Surviving are one nephew, Russell Hunt of Farmington, and two nieces, Mrs. William Wyman of Trenton and Miss Betty Hunt of Detroit.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 29, 1915
Colwood

The many friends of Miss Emma Muck here are pleased to learn that she is rapidly recovering from her recent operation for appendicitis and was removed to the home of her sister last Wednesday.

Cass City Chronicle
July 9, 1920
(As reprinted in the "Down Memory Lane" column dated Friday, July 6, 1945)

Miss Emma Muck returned home last Wednesday after a seven months's visit with relatives at Buffalo, Gasport, Lockport and various other places in New York. She has accepted a position in the P.H. Muck store at Colwood.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, March 2, 1967
Page Two
Cass City Area Social and Personal News Items

Mrs. Emma S. Graham, 80, of Caro died Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Hills and Dales Hospital. She was born April 25, 1886, in Cass City and has lived all of her life in Tuscola County. She was a member of Caro Methodist Church. Services were held Saturday in the Caro Methodist Church. Burial was in Caro cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ferris of Caro, and two granchildren.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Almer Township
Enumerated April 26, 1930
ED 79-4 SD 11 Sheet 12 B

238-241
Graham, Roy E. Hd M W 42 M 33 Canada English Canada English Canada English 1911 Na Farmer General Farm
Graham, Emma Wf F W 42 M 22 Mich New York Michigan
Graham, Ferris M W 8 S Mich Canada English Michigan

Emma married Roy E. Graham about 1921 in Michigan. Roy was born about 1889 in Canada; died on 30 Apr 1954 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 3 May 1954 in Indianfields Township Cemetery (AKA Caro Cemetery), Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lorraine Smith Benkelman transcribed the following letters from Salome to her brother, George Albert

June 6, 1888

I am staying at the Muck's for three weeks now. Anna Peterson is dead. She had a tumor and died under an operation. I heard that Adam Benkelman was expected home any day, but will not be sure until I hear that Minnie Burg did not make it up. The population of Cass City has increased since you left. Adam Muck has a girl [Amanda L. Muck], Del Landon a girl, Duncan Graham and Alex McKenzie both boys.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 5, 1953
Page One

Final Rites Held for Cass City Resident

Mrs. Amanda L. Kercher, 65, wife of Erwin W. Kercher, died Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Walter Schell where she was staying for the day while Mr. Kercher was out of town. Although Mrs. Kercher has been in failing health for a long time, her death was unexpected.

Mrs. Kercher's death was caused by a cerebral hemmorhage, according to the doctor's report. She was a lifelong resident of Cass City.

Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Susan Muck, she was born here May 17, 1888. On September 1, 1909, she was married to Erwin Kercher in Cass City.

Besides her parents, a brother, Philip Muck, and a sister, Mrs. Lena Corkins, preceded her in death.

Surviving are: her husband, three sons, Charles Kercher, Sr. of Bay City, Major Ferris Kercher of Monterey, Calif., and Capt. Gerald Kercher of San Angelo, Texas; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Emma) Graham of Caro and Mrs. Wm. (Hattie) Joos of Cass City.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Church where she was a lifelong member. Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

Relatives and friends attended the funeral from many communities. Included were: Armada, Bay City, Brown City, Owosso, Shabbona, Elkton, Unionville, Bad Axe, Detroit, Saginaw, Caro, Sebewaing, Marlette, Flint, Pontiac and Gagetown.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Village of Cass City
10 January 1920
ED 179, Sheet 4A
84-87
Kercher, Edwin W Hd M W 31 Mich Canada German Canada German Printer Local Paper
Kercher, Amanda L. Wf F w 31 M Mich NY NY
Kercher, Charles R Son M W 9 S Mich Mich Mich
Kercher, Ferris A Son M W 3 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 11, 1930
ED 79-4 SD 11 Sheet 4B
Ervin W. Kercher Hd M W 41 M21 Mich Canada/French Canada Printer Newspaper
Amanda L. Kercher Wf F W 41 M21 Mich NY NY
Kercher, Ferris A. Son M W 13 Mich Mich Mich
Kercher, Gerald F Son M W 5 Mich Mich Mich

Amanda married Erwin W. Kercher on 1 Sep 1909 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Erwin (son of John Henry Kercher and Louisa Merklinger) was born on 5 Sep 1888 in Michigan; died on 14 Nov 1955 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 18 Nov 1955 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
January 8, 1909
Local Items, Page 4

Ernest Schwader, Joseph Benkelman, Philip Much and Herbert Wood returned to college at Lansing Monday after spending several days at their parental homes here.

Cass City Chronicle
February 21, 1913

B.F. Benkelman and P.H. Muck have completed arrangements for the purchase of the stock of general merchandise and the leasing of a store building at Colwood from C.D. Andrews.

(Published on Friday, February 18, 1938, in "Twenty Five years Ago")

Cass City Chronicle
November 2, 1917
Local News

Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Muck and Miss Emma Muck of Colwood were guests at the B.F. Benkelman home Sunday.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Philip Muck's grandson, Dennis Enberg and his wife were residing in East Lansing where he was studying to finish a M. A. in Geography from Michigan State University.

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Columbia Township
Enumerated 5 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 114 Sheet 1B
22-23
Muck, Philip H. Hd M W 30 M Mich NY NY Retail Merchant Groceries
Muck, Katherine M Wf F W 28 Mich Canada/English Canada/English
Muck, Madeline M F W 1 ?/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Columbia Twp
Enumerated 26 April 1930
ED 79-7 SD 11 Sheet 10A Stamped 151
224-224
Muck, Catherine M. Head O $3000 F W 38 Wd Mich Canada English Canada English
Proprietress General STore
Muck, Madeline M Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich
Muck, Phyllis J Dtr F W 4 4/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Smith, Charles J Father M W 75 M 25 Canada English Canada English Canada English 1868 Na
Smith, Mary A Mother F W 73 M 23 Canada English Southern Ireland Southern Ireland 1869 Na

Family/Spouse: Katherine Mary Smith. Katherine was born on 25 Jun 1891 in Elmwood Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 30 Aug 1956 in Armada, Macomb County, Michigan; was buried in Indianfields Township Cemetery (AKA Caro Cemetery), Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 16, 1969
Page Three

Lifelong resident, Mrs. O. Nique, dies

Mrs. Ida S. Nique, 87, widow of Otto Nique, died Thursday, Jan. 9, in Hills and Dales General Hospital where she was a patient four days.

Daughter of the late J.H. and Sophia STRIFFLER, she was born Jan. 24, 1881, in Cass City.

She was married June 14, 1905 to Mr. Nique. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. He died Sept. 29, 1958.

Mrs. Nique was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a charter member and past worthy matron of Decker Chapter No. 438, OES.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George DILLMAN of Cass City; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. F.A. SMILEY of Pontiac, and Mrs. A.W. WEAVER of Flint.

Funeral services were held in Little's Funeral Home Sunday. Rev. Ira L. Wood and Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Ida married Otto W. Nique on 14 Jun 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Otto was born on 26 Feb 1881 in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan; died on 29 Sep 1958 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 2 Oct 1958 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, January 23, 1931

"Twenty-five years ago"

January 26, 1906

While assisting in the use of a meat chopper, Miss Lillian Striffler accidentally cut off the end of the middle finger of her left hand.

"Thirty-five years ago"

January 24, 1896

At the Evangelical church, the following Sunday School officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Supt., Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER; ass't supt., Mrs. Mary BENKELMAN; sec., J. MAIER; treas., Adam BENKELMAN; librarian, Miss Lillie Striffler; ass't librarian, Miss Maud MAIER; organist, Miss Martha STRIFFLER; ass't organist, Oscar LENZNER.

Note: It appears this articles above related to Lillie. It is possible, however, either or both were about her cousin, also named Lillian Striffler, of nearby Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan. The cousins were only about three years apart in age.

Cass City Chronicle
August 4, 1933

Mrs. E. Bockstedt and granddaughter, Lois Bockstedt, of Buffalo, New York, are spending some time at the A.A. Ricker home.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, August 6, 1964
Page Six

Hold Services for Mrs. A.A. Ricker

Final services for Mrs. Lillian S. Ricker, 81, lifelong Cass City resident were held Wednesday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home following her death Sunday, Aug. 2, at Hills and Dales General Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She had been in ill health for the past year.

Born in Cass City April 18, 1883, Mrs. Ricker was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler. She married Arthur A. Ricker in Cass City April 15, 1908, where they made their home. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1955.

Mrs. Ricker was a member of the EUB Church in Cass City.

Surviving are: three sisters, Mrs. Ida NIQUE of Cass City, Mrs. F.A. (Margaret) SMILEY of Pontiac and Mrs. A.W. (Laura) WEAVER of Flint. A son and a brother preceded her in death.

The Rev. R.E. Betts officiated over the services and interment was in the family lot in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Lillian married Arthur A. Ricker on 15 Apr 1908 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Arthur was born on 18 Aug 1884 in Grant Township, Huron County, Michigan; died on 8 Nov 1955 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 10 Nov 1955 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 23, 1910

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin J. Striffler, Mrs. J.H. Striffler, Phillip and the Misses Lena and Emma Muck visited at the home of O.W. Nique at Shabbona Sunday.

Cass City Chronicle
March 10, 1939
Local Happenings, Page Four

Mrs. G. W. Miller and daughter, Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zemke and little daughter, Ann Maureen of Colwood, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Kercher and two sons and John H. Kercher were Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Striffler.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, August 16, 1957

Re-elect officers at Farm Produce

Annual meeting of the stockholders of Farm Produce was held. The following officers were re-elected for another year: Joe Crawford, President, Audley Rawon, Vice President, D.W. Benkelman, Treasurer, and C.J. Striffler, Secretary.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, March 23, 1961

Calvin J. Striffler Dies Thursday

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home for Calvin J. Striffler. Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. Mr. Striffler died in Hills and Dales Hospital Thursday evening. He had been in ill health the past three years.

Mr. Striffler was born in Cass City May 1, 1885, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler. He married Rose Bixby January 3, 1907 (sic) in Syracuse, New York.

He had held the office of Justice of the Peace of Cass City for a number of years and was the present city assessor.

He was also a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Survivors are his wife; four sisters, Mrs. Ida NIQUE and Mrs. Lillian RICKER, both of Cass City, Mrs. F.A. (Margaret) SMILEY of Drayton Plains, Michigan, and Mrs. A.W. (Laura) WEAVER of Flint.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

(Research):
Census Information:

Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 10 and 11 May 1910 by John A. Benkleman
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 10A Stamped 130
196-199
Striffler, Calvin J Hd M W 25 M1 1 Mich NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Rose F Wife F W 25 m1 1 0/0 Mich NY NY
Silvernail, Paul Hired Man M W 16 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Laborer

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 17 and 20 January
Sheet 4B
89-92
Striffler, Calvin J Hd M W 34 M Mich New York State New York State Farmer
Striffler, Rosa F Wf F W 35 M Mich New York State New York State
Bixby, Marion E Boarder F W 15 S NY Mich New York

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated April 21, 1930
ED 79-12 SD 11 Sheet 9A Stamped 20
204-204
Striffler, Calvin J Hd M W 22 M 23 Mich NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Rose F Wif F W 45 M 23 Mich NY NY
Striffler, Sofia Mother F W 69 Wd 19 NY Germany Germany

Calvin married Rose Fannie Bixby on 4 Jan 1909 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Rose was born on 4 Nov 1884 in New York; died on 2 Mar 1976 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 5 Mar 1976 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 11, 1980
Cass City Social and Personal Items
Page Two

Dick Dillman of Saginaw notified relatives Monday that Mrs. Margaret Striffler Smiley, 88, a native of Cass City, died Monday in a Flint nursing home. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday from the Donaldson Funeral Home in Pontiac. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Laura Weaver of Flint, and several nieces and nephews.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

(Research):Census Records:

1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Waterford Twp, Drayton Plains Village
Enumerated 10 April 1930
ED 63-132 SD 14 Sheet 12B
#274-341
Smiley, Fred A Own $6000 HD M W 41 M@31 Ohio PA Ohio Salesman Real Estate
Smiley, Margaret M Wf F W 37 M@27 Michigan NY NY

Family/Spouse: Fred A. Smiley. Fred was born about 1889 in Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 24, 1920
Around Our Town

Miss Laura Striffler of Yale is spending the holiday season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler.

Volume 25 of the STIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 6, 1965, reported that "Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Ball (Ruth Benkelman) and Mrs. Wilmot Carpenter (Mae Benkelman) entertained Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Smiley (Margaret Striffler) and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Weaver (Laura Striffler) at their trailers in Pinellas Park, Florida, last winter. This is an annual event for them.

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Genesee County, Flint City, Ward 2
Enumerated April 10. 1930
ED 25-26 SD 10 Sheet 15B
1406-271-378
Weaver, Amos W. Hd O $5000 M W 33 M 25 Mich Pa Oh Heat Tester Auto Factory
Weaver, Laura E. Wf F W 33 M 25 Mich NY NY
Weaver, Douglas A. Son M W 3 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Weaver, David W. Son M W 0 5/ 12 S Mich Mich Mich

Laura married Amos W. Weaver about 1922 in Michigan. Amos was born about 1896 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 19, 1954
Page 6

Last Rites for Mrs. William Joos

Mrs. Wm. Joos, 75, lifelong resident of Elkland Township and of Cass City for the past seven years, died in her home Monday night after an illness of two weeks. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Douglas Funeral Home. Rev. S. R. Wurtz, pastor of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church, of which Mrs. Joos was a member since childhood, officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. The former Harriet MUCK, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Lena MUCK, was born July 16, 1879, and was united in marriage with Mr. JOOS in the Evangelical parsonage here on March 17, 1907. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Kurt HANES (Lena) of Garden City and Mrs. Walter JEZEWSKI (Helen) of Cass City; a son, Maurice JOOS of Cass City; five grandsons, Richard and Donald JOOS, James and John JEZEWSKI; and Raymond HANES; and a sister, Mrs. Roy GRAHAM of Caro.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Harriet married William Frederick Joos on 17 Mar 1907 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. William (son of Jacob Joos and Rosine "Rosina" Benkelman) was born on 15 Feb 1880 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died on 15 Jan 1970 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 27, 1931
Page One
Deaths

Mrs. J.C. Corkins

News of the death of Mrs. J.C. Corkins came as a great shock to her many friends and relatives. She passed away at the Morris Hospital early Sunday afternoon after a very short illness.

Lena Elizabeth Muck was born at Cass City, July 9, 1883, and spent her entire life in this community. On March 20, 1912, she was united in marriage to John C. Corkins, who remains to mourn her untimely departure, with five children as follows: Maxine Elizabeth, Jack Calvin, Jean Lewis, Hazel Mae and Shirley Leone. Since her marriage to Mrs. Corkins, a widower with three small children of the ages of five and six years, she performed the duties of mother and helped to guide them along life's pathway until they reached the years of their majority and now she leaves them too to mourn their loss. They are: Helen J. Corkins of Detroit, Ivan W. Corkins of Pontiac and Lucile F. Hewens of Ypsilanti. Mrs. Corkins also leaves three sisters, Mrs. W. F. Joos, and Mrs. E.W. Kercher, both of Cass City, and Mrs. R.E. Graham of Caro; also a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Corkins was a kind and loving wife and mother and was winning in her ways so that friendship's circle was to her a large one.

She was an attendant at the Evangelical church and Sunday School whenever health permitted and was also a member of the Ladies' Aid where she was always a willing worker, and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. C. F. Smith. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.

The following from a distant points were in attendance at the funeral: Mrs. Louise and Albert Gassner of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. George Striffler, J.L. Muck, Mrs. Lorene Muck and daughter, Gloria, all of Lockport, New York, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Hewens and two little sons of Ypsilanti, Miss Helen Corkins of Detroit and Mrs. and Mrs. Ivan Corkins and little son of Pontiac and other relatives and friends from Detroit and Ypsilanti.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Vol. 23 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Lena Muck Corkins was the great-grandmother of the newly born Gregory Scott Priestley, born on February 28, 1963 to Mrs. and Mrs. Lowell Priestley.

Magdalena married John Calvin Corkins on 20 Mar 1912 in Tuscola County, Michigan. John was born on 4 May 1873 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan; died on 7 Nov 1952 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 10 Nov 1952 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in early childhood.

Notes:

Died in early childhood.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
January 22, 1981
Page 8

Funeral Held for Stanley Striffler, 88

Funeral services for Stanley Striffler, 88, a native of Cass City and former businessman here, were held Saturday at the Verheyden Funeral Home in Grosse Pointe. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

He died Jan. 14 in Art Center Hospital in Detroit.

Striffler attended Cleary Business College in Ypsilanti and after going to Detroit, worked as an accountant until his retirement.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Kenneth (Florence) Striffler of Caseville and two cousins, Mrs. Robert Dillman of Cass City and John Miller of Mount Clemens.

His wife, Marjorie, died Nov. 3. A daughter, Geraldine, also preceded him in death.

Mr. and Mrs. Dillman of Cass City, Mrs. Striffler from Caseville, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stiffler of Detroit and Mrs. Robert Rands of Port Huron and a nephew, C.K. Striffler of Rockville, Md., attended the funeral.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 11, 1930
ED 79-4 SD 11 Sheet 4B
104-110
Striffler, Stanley Hd O $1900 M W 38 M25 Mich Ny Canada Merchant Grocery
Striffler, Mildred V Wf 29 M 17 Mich NY Germany Saleslady Grocery
Striffler, Geraldine M Dtr 8 Mich Mich Mich
O'Dell, Hilda Maid Mich Mich Mich Servant

Stanley married Mildred V. Schneider on 19 Jun 1923. Mildred was born about 1901 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Marjorie Fisk about 1947 in Missouri. Marjorie was born about 1905; died on 3 Nov 1980 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried on 6 Nov 1980 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
November 18, 1955
Page One

Heart Attack Fatal for Miss Thelma Hunt

Funeral services for Miss Thelma J. Hunt, 54, esteemed teacher at Cass City High School, were held at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Cass City.

Miss Hunt came to Cass City from Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti. In the more than seven years she taught here, she became a valued member of the school staff and student leader.

School was dismissed Tuesday afternoon so that teachers and friends could attend the final rites. A collection was taken by her students. Part of the money contributed was used for flowers and the remainder will be used for a memorial that will be displayed at the school.

Miss Hunt was born in Cass City, Nov. 29, 1900, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunt. She graduated from Cass City High School with high honors and earned Phi Beta Kappa honors at the University of Michigan from where she graduated in 1928. In 1937 she received her M.A. degree from U. of M.

She had a long, succesful career. Following her graduation, she taught in Ida and Ionia before acceptign a position at Ypsilanti where she taught from 1935 to 1948.

At Ypsilanti she was a critic teacher and at Cass City she taught English and Latin.

First signs of her fatal illness were reported Thursday, Oct. 27. She called authorities in the morning, saying she was ill. However, she later decided to go to school anyway. Later in the morning she complained of a pain in the chest and left arm and a physician was called.

She was taken to Pleasant Home Hospital by ambulance where she died Saturday, Nov. 12.

Miss Hunt was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Presbytherian Guild, Michigan Education Association and Hobby Club.

Surviving are: two sisters, Mrs. William (Catherine) Wyman of Trenton and Miss Betty Hunt of Detroit; a brother, Russell, of Birmingham, and an uncle, George BURG of Cass City.

Rev. Melvin R. Vender, Presbyterian pastor, officiated at the funeral and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
February 18, 1949
Page One

Lewis H. Hunt's Funeral Sunday

Funeral services for Lewis Harry Hunt, 40, were held at the Douglas Funeral Home Sunday afternoon by Rev. Stanley P. Kirn. Interment was made in the Elkland cemetery. Members of the Tyler Lodge, F. & A.M., of which Mr. Hunt was a member, conducted the burial rites of the order. Mr. Hunt died Thursday, Feb. 10, at his farm home north of here. He had been in failing health for several years.

Lewis H. Hunt was born in Cass City June 5, 1908. Following his education in the local school, he worked for several years in the floral business for his father, Harry L. Hunt, and was later his partner. Lewis Hunt conducted the business after his father's death until last fall when he disposed of the greenhouse because of ill health.

He is survived by three sisters, Miss Thelma Hunt of Cass City, Mrs. William Wyman of Trenton, and Miss Elizabeth Hunt of Detroit, and a brother, Russell Hunt of Farmington.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Catherine married William Wyman about 1942. William was born on 20 Nov 1913; died in Feb 1969 in Trenton, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, January 8, 1997

Russell Hunt

Russell J. Hunt, 83, of Farmington Hills, died Monday, December 23, 1996, in Botsford Hospital.

He was born February 12, 1913, in Cass City, to Harry and Minnie (Burg) Hunt. He married Sibyl Kern in 1943 in Chicago, IL.

He attended Michigan State Normal and Colorado University, taught in New Baltimore, served in the Navy, then taught in Redford in Detroit.

Surviving are his wife, Alice, a sister, Catherine WYMAN of Trenton, and a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma who taught in Cass City, and one brother, Lewis, who was a florist in Cass City.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 27, at Heeney Sunquist Funeral Home with the Rev. John Trate officiating.

Interment was in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorial services will be held later.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Russell married Sibyl Emma Kern on 16 Jun 1944 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Sibyl was born about 1920 in Minnesota; died in May 1981 in Michigan; was buried on 29 May 1981 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
February 28, 1985
Page 4

Betty Hunt, 68, dies in Detroit

Elizabeth (Betty) Hunt, 68, of 16616 Blackstone St., Detroit, died Feb. 23 at her home.

She was born Jan. 9, 1917, in Cass City, the daughter of Harry and Minnie Hunt.

Miss Hunt was a graduated of Michigan State with a B.S. Degree and was division manager from 1939 unitl 1977 with Sears-Roebuck, Detroit.

She was active in the American Red Cross, was a member of the AARP, and a member of the Redford United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Catherine Wyman of Trenton; one brother, Russell Hunt; a niece, Janice MacLeod, and a nephew, William Wyman, and a dear friend, Augustine Bertotti.

The Ross B. Northrop and Son Funeral Home, 22401 Grand River, Detroit, are in charge of arrangements.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Redford United Methodist Church, 22400 Grand River.

Memorials are suggested to the church.

Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1930 Federal census, he was a lodger in Marvin & Lamont, Carbon County, Wyoming, working as a Gas Man in the Oil Fields (ED 4-7, SD 5, Sheet 2A, Line 3).

This is his listing on the SSDI:

CHARLES R KERCHER 01 Feb 1910 06 Oct 1996 (V) 48634 (Linwood, Bay, MI ) (none specified) 443-01-3496 Oklahoma

Charles married Eulah Mae Blackwell on 4 Aug 1930 in Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming. Eulah was born about 1910; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 5 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 1, 1941, noted that Lt. Ferris Kercher of the 10th infantry spent six weeks this summer on manuevers in Tennessee. At that time he was as an instructor in classes at Fort Custer, Michigan.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 4, 1945
Local Happenings, Page Four

Captain Ferris Kercher, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Kercher arrived home Saturday and on Monday evening a group of relatives helped him celebrate his birthday at a dinner given in his honor. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graham and son, Ferris, of Caro, Mr. and Mrs. William Joos, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jezewski and two children, and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Joos and son, all of Cass City.

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "Still in the Service of the U.S.A.", it was noted that Capt. Ferris A. Kercher has been commissioned in the regular army and is located at Fort Sam Houston Camp, San Antonio, Texas. Volume 10 of the same periodical reports that Capt. and Mrs. Kercher had moved to Fort Benning where the Captain will attend Officers' Training School for ten months. Volume 11 reported he was an instructor in the Army School at Fort Benning.

In Volume 14 of the same periodical, dated September 1951, it was noted that he had been transferred from Fort Benning to Leavenworth, Kansas, where he would be attending school for a year. Volume 15, published in September 1952, noted he had graduated from Fort Leavenworth in June, and that he and his family spent a week in July with his parents in Cass City. They were on their way to their new home in Presidio, Monterey, California, where they would reside for a year while Major Kercher would attend school to learn the Japanese language. In Volume 16 of the Broadcast, it was reported that he had left of Toyko in August, with his family living in Grand Rapids, planning to join him at a later date. As of the 1959 publication date of Volume 22, he was stationed in Turkey.


Volume 26 of the STIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 5, 1966, reported that he was working for the State Employment office in Sacramento, California.

Ferris married Violet Eleanor McCallum before 1947. Violet was born on 8 Nov 1914 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 21 Mar 2013 in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "Still in the Service of the U.S.A.", it was noted that Lt. Gerald Kercher went to Germany in the middle of July. He recently was transferred to Naples, Italy. His wife expects to go as soon as possible. As of the publication date of Volume 18, on September 5, 1955, he and his family were located in Wiesbaden, Germany. As of the 1959 publication date of Volume 22, he was being transfered to Stewart Field, West Point, Annapolis. In Volume 26 it was reported that he had retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service and was associated with the brokerage firm of Goodbody and Company in New London, Conn.

Waterford - On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2011, Gerald Frederick Kercher slipped the surly bonds of earth, put out his hand, and touched the face of God. He died at home in Quaker Hill as he wished.

Gerald, the third of three sons of Erwin W. and Amanda (Muck) Kercher, was born on June 9, 1924, in Cass City, Mich. He graduated from Cass City High School in 1942 and married his high school sweetheart, Frances Elizabeth Koepfgen, in 1945 at the "Little Church Around the Corner" in New York City. She died in 1993.

Gerald's interests were many and varied. From his first job after high school as a coal passer on the Great Lakes Steamship Cygnus to enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Gerald's love of his country was surpassed only by the love for his family.

During World War II, Gerald flew the B26 Martin Marauder In European and North African campaigns, as a member of the 320th Bomb Group. He was especially proud of his service during the Berlin Air Lift when he dropped thousands of pounds of food and medical supplies to the German people.

Following World War II, Gerald served as the base legal officer in Munich, Germany. Over the next 20 years, the Air Force took Gerald to Texas, Saudi Arabia, Pennsylvania, and back to Germany where he served as an agent in the Office of Special Investigation, working with Belgium and Luxemburg police. He completed his careerat bases inMassachusetts and New York. Just prior to his retirement from the Air Force in 1965, Gerald flew C-123 cargo planes, ferrying personnel and cargo to Vietnam. He retired as a major and began a very different 20-year career as a commodities broker in New London, working for Goodbody & Co., which later merged with Merrill Lynch.

In his retirement, Gerald volunteered enthusiastically for Southeastern Hospice for 18 years, stopping only in the past few weeks. He was also a tutor for Literacy Volunteers and volunteered his driving services for the American Red Cross and the local food pantry. He served as a delightful toastmaster for the First Wednesday Club and was known for his recitations and spirited singing. He was an enthusiastic member of Shortwave Radio International, attending their many conferences with special friends around the world. He was a life long Detroit Tigers fan and died happily knowing that his team was in first place. Devoted to his faith, Gerald was a member of the Safe Harbor Assembly of God Church in Uncasville.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his six children and their families, Susan and Abraham Chamie, Philip and Jet Kercher, Andrew and Wendy Kercher, Matthew Kercher, Amanda Kercher and David Weinraub, and Caroline and Craig Thurston. He was very proud of his 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He joins in heaven a dear granddaughter, Kathryn Frances Kercher.

Visitation hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, at Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Southestern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich CT 06360.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theday/obituary.aspx?n=gerald-frederick-kercher&pid=153255416&fhid=4346

Gerald married Frances Elizabeth Koepfgen on 19 Dec 1945 in New York City, New York County, New York. Frances was born on 23 May 1925 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 4 Feb 1993 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, August 8, 1990
Page 5
Obituaries

Eleanor Dillman

Former long-time area resident, Eleanor (Nique) Dillman, 82, died July 29 in Zephyrhills, Florida.

She was born June 24, 1908, in Shabbona the daughter of Otto and Ida (Striffler) NIQUE.

She graduated from Cass City High School in 1925 and from Michigan State College (University) in 1929 in the field of Chemistry. It was there that she became a member of the Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Kappa, and continued her membership for over 50 years.

She taught chemistry at the Women's Medical College in Philadelphia before her marriage to George A. Dillman June 14, 1934. The couple resided in Cass City for 35 years. Mrs. Dillman taught math and algebra in the Cass City Public schools.

The Dillmans were active members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (Salem United Methodist). After moving to Florida in 1974, they became members of the First United Methodist Church and charter members of Trinity United Methodist of Zephyrhills.

Mrs. Dillman is survived by a son, Richard Dillman and family of Saginaw, and a daughter Marjorie STEIN and family of Hudson, Fla.

Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City, Fla.

A memorial service will be held in Cass City. The date and time are to be announced.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Eleanor married George A. Dillman on 14 Jun 1934. George was born on 2 Sep 1906; died on 14 Apr 1987 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

In the November, 1952 obituary of John Corkins, it is noted he was survived by ".. Mrs. Isaac (Maxine) ALBRANDT and Mrs. Edw. (Shirley) WATTERS, both of Cass City..."

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST-1964 reported that Miss Patricia Albrant, granddaughter of Lena Muck Corkins, was going to teach near London, England in the fall. Her sister, Mrs. Ann Priestley, lived in Akron, Michigan and had one son 18 months old.

Volume 28 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1968, reported that Karren Sue was born in Mr. and Mrs. Lowll Priestley of Akron, Mich on Oct. 29, 1967. Grandmother: Maxine Corkins Albrant.

Judith Muck writes that she was married twice more, but had no children by these subsequent marriages, on 12 May 1972 to Oscar MANZ (3 July 1922-25 Sept 1988 Fort Worth, TX) and on 8 July 1977 to Peter STEPHANSON

Maxine married Isaac Herbert Albrant on 27 Mar 1933 in Ellington Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. Isaac was born on 5 Sep 1913 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died on 22 Mar 1993 in Evart, Osceola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the November, 1952 obituary of John Corkins, it is noted he was survived by "...Jack of Detroit..."

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 3, 1965
Volume 59, Number 7, Page 1

Sunday Crash Kills Lee "Jack" Corkins

Lee (Jack) Corkins, 48, Belleville, died Tuesday from injuries suffered Sunday when the hood (at right) of this car flew up and the vehicle slammed into three other cars, injuring several persons. Police have been unable to determine who was driving the car because Corkins has his brother, Gene, of Cass City, were both thrown from the car?.

Registered to Corkins Auto Sales in Cass City, the car crossed the centerline about five miles east of Caro Sunday afternoon when its hood flew up. The care tore into the three cars coming from the opposite direction, injuring five persons, three of them seriously.

Listed in critical condition Wednesday at Hills and Dales was Gene Corkins of Cass City, Jack's brother. In fair condition was Mrs. Fern A. Popp, 46, Caro. Dr. Herbert L. Nigg, M.D., Caro, also injured in the crash was listed as "showing improvement," Wednesday morning?

The autopsy was requested because both men were thrown from the car and deputies have not been able to question the survivor?.Popp and Drull both told sherrif's deputies that they saw the Corkins car coming at them at a high rate of speed with the hood up. All three cars hit by the Corkins car attempted to pull to the side of the road but the Corkins auto was too far into the other lane?.Corkins' auto was completely demolished in the front, but ironically, the hood which caused the accident suffered slight damage.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2008)

Notes:

In the November, 1952 obituary of John Corkins, it is noted he was survived by "... Gene of Cass City..."

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 17, 1965
Volume 59, Number 9, Page 1

Corkins Succumbs To Crash Injuries

A Cass City man lost a futile two-week fight with death Tuesday morning and became the second victim of an accident that claimed the life of his brother earlier and injured several other people.

Gene Corkins, 44, died early Tuesday morning of pneumonia at Hills and Dales General Hospital in Cass City. An autopsy performed Tuesday evening revealed that he had also suffered a ruptured bladder, bowel obstructions and a lacerated kidney.

Corkins and his brother, Jack, were in a car that slammed into three other cars on Sunday, May 30, east of Caro, when the hood of their car flew up.

Jack died two days later of multiple fractures to the chest and internal bleeding?..

Funeral services for Gene Corkins will be held today (Thursday) at Little's Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Melvin R. Vender, Pastor Emeritus of the Cass City First Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Born September 17, 1920, in Cass City, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Corkins. He served in World War II in the Coast Guard.

Surviving are: a son, John, and two daughters, Susan and Kathleen, all of Flint. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Hazel JONES of Decker, Mrs. Clare HEWENS of Bad Axe, Mrs. Maxine ALBRANDT of Caro, Mrs. Douglas GREG of Detroit and Mrs. Ted WATTERS of Warren, and a brother, Ivan of Sault Ste. Marie.

Interment will be in Elkland Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the American Legion Tri-county Post No. 507 of Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2008)

Gene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the November, 1952 obituary of John Corkins, it is noted he was survived by "...Mrs. Ben D. (Hazel) JONES of Shabbona..."

The September 7, 1963 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 23) reported that Mary Lou Jones, daughter of Hazel Corkins Jones, granduated from Cass City High School and enrolled at the University of Michigan.

The September 5, 1966 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST reported that she had two new grandchildren, Michael Scott, born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen King (Mary Lou Jones) and Paula Jeanne, born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rockwell (Donna Jeanne Jones). . the 1967 issue of the same periodical noted that Mrs. Glen King was teaching at the Willis Campbell Elementary School in Cass City.

Obituary
Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, February 21, 2001, Page Five

Hazel Clark

Hazel Mae Clark, 78, of Brandenton, Fla., died Feb. 4, 2001, at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

Born in Cass City, she moved to Manatee County from Peck in 1984. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She attended Oneco United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Shabbona.

She is survived by her husband, William R.; five daughters, Mary Lou AGOSTINI of Sanford, Dona Jean ROCKWELL of Snover, Sheila Rae TOVCIMAK of Pittsburgh, Penn,, Rosalie Ann CORK of Indonesia and Carolyn Sue McFAWN of West Bloomfield; three sisters, Helen SMITH of Rochester, Maxine STEPHEN of Long Lake and Shirley WATTERS of Bradenton, Fla; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Benjamin Delos JONES; infant son, Williams JONES; two infant grandsons (children of Paul and Donna Jean ROCKWELL); brothers, Ivan, Jack and Jean CORKINS, and sister, Lucile HEWENS.

A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date.

National Cremation Society, Sarasota Chapter, was in charge of cremation arrangements.

Hazel married Benjamin Delos Jones on 2 Dec 1942 in Evergreen, Sanilac County, Michigan. Benjamin was born on 22 Feb 1914 in Evergreen, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 1 Jun 1960 in Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the November, 1952 obituary of John Corkins, it is noted he was survived by ".. Mrs. Isaac (Maxine) ALBRANDT and Mrs. Edw. (Shirley) WATTERS, both of Cass City..."

Volume 28 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1968, reported that Andrew Thomas was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Riley of Warren, Michigan, Grandmother Shirley Corkins Watters.

Her grandson, Danny Riley, emailed Melinda Strong that in March, 2008 that she was currently living in Bradenton, Florida. Her oldest child was Ellen Kay Watters Riley, born May 5, 1945 in Detroit, and a current resident of Casco Township, St. Clair County, Michigan. Ellen was the mother of five children, her youngest Danny Thomas Riley, Jr. being born Nov. 13, 1978, and a resident of Troy, Michigan.

Judith Muck lists her children of Ellen (born May 1945), Nancy, Marsha and Rebecca.

Shirley married Edward W. Watters on 4 Aug 1943 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. Edward was born on 30 Jun 1923 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 7 Nov 1983 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]