Louis F. Crocker

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:

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]

Notes:

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

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/139733/Ball-Laura.php

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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]