Anna Maria "Mary Anna" Rommel

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Mich., Friday, November 3, 1911
Vol. 6, No. 29

Pioneer Lady Answers Summons
Mrs. Christian Striffler Died Tuesday, Oct. 31
Came to Elkland Township in 1877 and Settled on Farm Four Miles for Cass City

Another pioneer was called to rest when Mrs. Christian Striffler answered the final summons at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward HELWIG, three miles east of Cass City, at five o'clock Tuesay afternoon. Mrs. Striffler had been in poor health for several months, and as her illness developed into a serious nature several weeks ago, the end was not unexpected.

Mary ROMMEL was born in Germany on Dec. 9, 1837. She came to the United States with her parents while she was yet young and they located at Lancaster, N.Y.
Later she went to White Pigeon, Mich. and at that place she was united in marriage with Christian Striffler on July 3, 1856. Shortly after they returned to Lancaster and resided there about seven years when they came to Michigan, locating near Sturgis. In 1877 they came to Cass City where Mr. Stiffler's brother resided and soon after purchased the farm four miles northeast of town on which they lived until Mr. Striffler's death Feb. 6, 1911.

Mrs. Striffler was a loyal and consistant Christian lady and a member of the Evangelical church. She was ever of a kind indulgent disposition and none ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without feeling the warmth of genuine hospitality.

Her home was blessed by eight children, two of whom, Christian and Mrs. S.G. Benkelman, preceding the mother in death. The remaining children are: Samuel W. of Argyle; William D., Mrs. Clara (sic) PATTERSON, Mrs. H.L. McDERMOTT, Mrs. Edward HELWIG and Solomon C., all of whom reside in this vicinity. She is also survived by her two brothers, Andrew and George RUMMEL, of Sturgis, one sister, Mrs. Geo. BENKELMAN of St. Francis, Kansas, 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The funeral services will be held at the residence of Edward HELWIG at 12 o'clock today (Friday) and later int he afternoon at the Evangelical Church.

Her tombstone inscription reads:

Striffler, Mary,b. 9 Dec 1937, d. 31 Oct 1911, mother

Her actual Michigan Death Certificate can be viewed online here:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Mary Anna Striffler

(Medical):See attached sources.

Anna married Christian Striffler on 3 Jul 1856 in White Pigeon, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Christian (son of Jacob Anton Striffler and Ottila "Odila" "Otil" Zimmerman) was born on 8 Dec 1827 in Kirberg, Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine, Imperial Territory Of Alsace-Lorraine, Elsa?-Lothringen, Germany; died on 6 Feb 1911 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
January 24, 1908
Local Items, page 4

Fred and Harry Striffler and a number of their young friends went to Argyle Friday evening and spent several housrs at the home of the boys' parents. The trip was made in a bob sleigh and the crowd had a happy time.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 30, 1913

Ruth Striffler of Argyle was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Striffler of Argyle were callers at the home of J.A. Sandham Tuesday.


Cass City Chronicle
January 15, 1915

Mr. and Mrs. S. W. STRIFFLER and Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPHAIL of Argyle and Harry C. STRIFFLER of Ann Arbor were New Years guests at the home of J.A. SANDHAM

Cass City Chronicle
January 14, 1916

Mrs. Angus McPHAIL of Argyle is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham

Cass City Chronicle
October 05, 1923

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Moreton of Detroit arrived in town Thursday last week and have been visiting Samuel Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPhail and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham until Wednesday when they returned home. Mrs. Moreton's father, Samuel Striffler, returned with them to make a short stay.

Cass City Chronicle
June 18, 1926
Local Happenings, Page 8

Chas. Rommell of Sturgis is visiting his cousin, S. W. Striffler, and other relatives.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 16, 1928

Former Argyle Merchant Is Dead

Samuel W. Striffler, who had been in poor health for several years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Angus McPhail, on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 70 years.

He was born in Lancaster, New York, on Dec. 4, 1857. In 1863, the family moved to Sturgis, Michigan, and in 1877 they came to Cass City, settling on a farm in the northeastern part of Elkland township.

On May 9, 1882, Mr. Striffler was united in marriage with Miss Pauline Ahr and they commenced their married life on Mr. Striffler's farm in Greenleaf township, three miles east and one mile north of Cass City. Here their children were born and they remained there until December, 1891, when, owing to Mrs. Stiffler's failing health, they moved to Argyle, Sanilac county, where Mr. Striffler engaged in the mercantile business. As a merchant for 28 years in Argyle, Mr. Striffler became widely acquainted, and because of his honorable dealings with his customers and his public spirit in advancing the interests of his town, he was held in high esteem in that community. He was a regular attendant of the Argyle M.E. church and a staunch supporter of that society.

In the spring of 1920, Mr. Striffler sold his mercantile business at Argyle and bought a home in Cass City. Mrs. Striffler passed away on Nov. 4, 1920, and a son, Edward H., preceded his parents in death in 1903. Since Mrs. Striffler's death, Mr. Striffler has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Angus McPhail.

Funeral services will be held in the Evangelical church in Cass City this (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Hill, assisted by Rev. C.F. Smith, and interment will be made in Elkland cemetery.

Mrs. Striffler is survived by five children, Mrs. John A. Sandham and Mrs. Angus McPhail, both of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Fred Striffler of Caro and Dr. Harry C. Striffler of Pontiac; two brothers, Wm. D. Striffler and Solomon C. Striffler, both of Cass City, and three sisters, Mrs. Chas. E. Patterson and Mrs. Edward Helwig, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Andrew McDermott of Alhambra, California.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Michigan, Sanilac, Argyle
Enumerated 22 Jun 1900
SD 7, ED 113, Sheet 10A, Stamped 10
HH 182-186
William and Elizabeth Striffler & Family
HH 184-188
Striffler, Samuel W M Dec 1857 42 M 18 Ny Germany Germany Dry Goods Merchant
Striffler, Pauline F Oct 1860 39 M18 6/6 Ct Germany Germany
Striffler, Edward H W M Jun 1882 17 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Grace L W F May 1885 15 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Lillian E W F Nov 1886 13 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Ruth M W F Apr 1888 12 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Fred W M Apr 1890 10 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Harry W M July 1891 9 Mich NY Ct

1910 Census
Michigan, Sanilac, Argyle Twp, ED 127
Enumerated 12 May 1910 by James Aute
SD 7 ED 127 Sheet 12 B
237-238
Striffler, Samuel W Hd M W 52 M1 28 NY France-German Germany-German Retail General Store
Striffler, Pauline Wife F W 49 M1 28 6/5 Connecticut Germany-German Germany-German
Striffler, Lilian Dtr F W 23 S Mich NY Ct Telephone Operator Central Office
Striffler, Fred C Son M W 20 S Mich NY Ct Clerk Retail General Store
Striffler, Grace L Dtr F w 25 S Mich NY Ct

1920 Census
Michigan, Sanilac County, Argyle
SD 7, ED 126 Sheet 1B
20-22
Striffler, Samuel W Hd M 62 M NY France/German Germany/German
Striffler, Pauline Wf F 59 M Oh Oh Oh
Vore, Gladys Servant F 17 F Canada Scotland/English Scotland/English

Samuel married Pauline Ahr on 9 May 1882 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Pauline (daughter of Gottlieb Ahr and Johanna Friedericke Stoll) was born on 2 Oct 1860 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 4 Nov 1920 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Samuel G. Benkelman on 17 Oct 1882 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Samuel (son of Johann Adam Benkelman and Anna Catharina Schaufele) was born on 26 Aug 1857 in Bowmansville, Town of Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 22 Dec 1940 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 25 Dec 1940 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler will have as guests on Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. ORR and children of Pigeon, Dr. and Mrs. William STURM and Miss Mary STRIFFLER of Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
October 6, 1933
Local Happenings, Page Four

Mr. and Mrs. George Southworth and family of Elkton visited at the home of Mrs. Southworth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler.

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 33, Number 50
Friday, March 10, 1939

Sunday visitors at the W. D. Striffler home were Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Orr and daughter, Marjorie, of Pigeon and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Southworth and son, Duane, of Elkton.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 16, 1947
Local News

Mrs. E.B. GARDINER of Plymouth spent last Thursday and Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. STRIFFLER. Her nieces, Joyce and Jessie FRY, returned home with her and came to Cass City Saturday with their aunt, Mrs. Ione STURM, of Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
January 21, 1949
Local News, Page 4

Mrs. Wilma FRY visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. STRIFFLER, in Plymouth Sunday.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 11, 1949

Elkland Pioneer Resident Died in Plymouth Saturday

Funeral of William D. Striffler Conducted here Monday by Rev. S.P. Kirn

William D. Striffler, a pioneer of the Elkland Township community, passed away early Saturday morning, March 5, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.B. Gardiner of Plymouth, Mich. He had been ill about a month. Had he lived until March 21 next, he would have been 88 years of age.

The body was brought to Little's Funeral Home here and at noon Monday was taken to the Evangelical United Brethern Church where it lay in state until 2:00 p.m. when funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Stanley P. Kirn. Two quartet selections were sung by Donald Borg, Maurice Joos, B.A. Elliott and Joseph Benkelman, with Mrs. Maurice Joos as piano accompanist. Burial was made in Elkland cemetery.

Six nephews of the deceased served as pallbearers. They were Delvin Striffler of Caro, Clark Helwig, Grant Patterson, and John Clark and Wallace Zinnecker.

William David Stiffler was born March 21, 1866, in Sturgis, Mich., the son of the late Christian and Mary Rommel Stiffler. He came to Cass City with his parents when a small boy.

Mr. Striffler was united in marriage in Cass City, on Dec. 6, 1892 with Miss Elizabeth Zinnecker. Following the marriage, they started housekeeping in Argyle, Michigan, where Mr. Striffler in company with his brother, Samuel, was engaged in a general merchandise business under the name of Striffler Bros. In 1900, having disposed of his interest in the Argyle store to his brother, Mr. Striffler purchased a farm in Elkland Township, a mile north and half mile east of Cass City. In 1923 the retired from farming and made Cass City their home. They went to Plymouth last fall to spend the winter months with their daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Stiffler celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1942. Mr. Striffler has been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cass City since 1909.

Mr. Striffler leaves his widow, one son, Rev. Roy J. Striffler, of New Baltimore, Michigan; five daughters, Mrs. R.H. Orr of Pigeon, Mrs. Ione Strum of Detroit, Mrs. George Southworth of Elkton, Mrs. Wilma Fry of Cass City and Mrs. Gardiner of Plymouth; one brother, S.C. Striffler of Cass City; three sisters, Mrs. C.E. Patterson and Mrs. Edward Helwig, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Barbara Griffin of Alhambra, California; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three sons, one brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

[Note: A list of relatives and friends who attended the funeral was printed in the paper as well, but not transcribed]

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Michigan, Sanilac, Argyle
Enumerated 22 Jun 1900
SD 7, ED 113, Sheet 10A, Stamped 10
HH 182-186
Striffler, William Hd W M M7 Mar 1867 Mich Germany Germany Dry Goods Merchant
Striffler, Elizabeth Wf W F M7 4/4 Feb 1869 Germany Germany Germany
Striffler, Ethel M Dtr W F Mar 1894 Mich Mich Germany
Striffler, Daniel Son W M Oct 1895 Mich Mich Germany
Striffler, Roy J Son W M Oct 1897 Mich Mich Germany
Striffler, Ione C Dtr W F Apr 1900 Mich Mich Germany
HH 184-188
Samuel and Pauline Striffler & Family

1910 Census
Not Located

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland
Enumerated 21 January 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 6A
FM 123-126
Striffler, William D Hd M W 53 M Mich France/German WurtembergGermany/German Farmer
Striffler, Elizabeth Wife F M 50 M 1879 Na 1890 BarvariaGermany/German BavariaGermany/German
Striffler, Daniel Son M W 24 S Mich Mich BavariaGermany/German Laborer
Striffler, Florence Dtr F W 16 S Mich Mich BavariaGermany/German
Striffler, Wilma Dtr F W 14 S Mich Mich BavariaGermany/German
Striffler, Mary Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich BavariaGermany/German
Striffler, Delmar Son M W 8 S Mich Mich BavariaGermany/German
Fm 124-127
Jaus, John and Maud
Fm 125-128
John A. and Augusta Benkelman

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Helen Schwaderer
ED 79-4, SD 11 Sheet 4B (bottom) and 5A (top), Stamped 188
111-117
Striffler, William D Hd O $1800 M W 64 M 26 Mich Alsace/Germany Germany Salesman Implements
Striffler, Elizabeth Z Wf F W 60 M 23 Germany Germany Germany 1869 Na
Striffler, Daniel Son M W 34 S Mich Mich Germany Painter Decorating (unemployed)
Striffler, Delmar W Son M W 18 S Mich Mich Germany Printer's Devil Newspaper

William married Elizabeth Zinnecker on 6 Dec 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes "John" Zinnecker and Elizabeth Wagner) was born on 21 Sep 1869 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 5 Oct 1950 in Oak Beach County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 7, 1954
Volume 49, Number 2
Page One

Pioneer of Cass City Dies Here Friday

Mrs. Christina Patterson, one of the remaining pioneers of Cass City, died early Friday morning, April 30, at her home here. She had been ill the past eight months.

Mrs. Patterson was born in Sturgis, Michigan, May 13, 1873, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian and Mary Rommel Striffler. She came to Cass City with her parents when a child.

She was united in marriage with Mrs. Charles E. Patterson November 9, 1898 in Cass City, where they made their home following their marriage.

Mrs. Patterson has been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Cass City since childhood.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Claude (Cecile) Wood of Cass City; one son, Mr. Grant Patterson of Cass City; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Helwig of Cass City and Mrs. Barbara Griffin of Alhambra, California; one brother, Mr. S.C. Striffler of Cass City; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One son, Calvin, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

Christina married Charles E. Patterson on 9 Nov 1898 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Charles (son of Harlan Patterson) was born on 9 Sep 1868 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Aug 1964 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 29 Aug 1964 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bruce McDermott writes that after Hector died in 1922, Barbara married second his older brother, Andrew McDermott.

Volume 23 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Steven Griset, son-in-law of Barbara Striffler McDermott had died in 1962.

Barbara married Hector L. McDermott on 28 Oct 1903 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Hector (son of Hugh Carson McDermott and Margaret McLean) was born on 18 Oct 1866 in South Bruce, Bruce, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Feb 1922 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married Andrew John McDermott on 25 Nov 1924 in Los Angeles County, California. Andrew (son of Hugh Carson McDermott and Margaret McLean) was born about 1863 in Culross Township, South Bruce, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Nov 1931 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married Frank Edward Griffin before 1948. Frank was born on 29 Nov 1868 in Michigan; died on 25 May 1948 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 12, 1967
Page Four

Mrs. Mary Helwig Succumbs in Caro

Mrs. Mary Pauline Helwig, 83, died Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro, following a lengthy illness. She was the widow of Edward Helwig.

Born Nov. 11, 1878, in Tuscola county, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Striffler. She and Mr. Helwig were married Sept. 26, 1906, and they made their home on a farm on Schwegler Road. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1956. Mr. Helwig died Aug. 24, 1959.

A lifelong resident the Cass City area, she was also a life member of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Surviving are: one son, Clark of Cass City; one sister, Mrs. Barbara Griffin of California; one granddaughter, Mrs. Donald (Judy) Finkbeiner, and three great-grandchildren, all of Cass City.

The Rev. Ira Wood, pastor of Cass City EUB Church, officiated at the funeral services held Tuesday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):Census Information

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121

HH 6-6
George and Catherine HELWIG
HH 10-10
George and Emilia KRAPF
HH 12-12
Helwig, Edward Hd M W 33 M1 3 NY NY NY Farmer
Helwig, Mary Wf F W 30 M1 3 0 Mich NY Germany

Mary married Edward Helwig on 26 Sep 1906. Edward (son of George Wilhelm Helwig and Catherine Warner) was born on 16 Feb 1877 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; was christened in in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 24 Aug 1959 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 27 Aug 1959 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On his Form SS-5, application for a Social Security Account Number, Solomon Striffler listed his address as Rt. #1, Cass City, MI. His date of birth was given as Jan. 18, 1882, Tuscola County, Michigan, and he listed his age at his last birthday as 72. His father was listed as Christofer Striffler, and mother as Mary Rummel. His occupation was shown as self employed farmer. His SSN was 362-38-3574.

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 32, Number 43
Cass City, Michigan, Friday, January 21, 1938
Page Four

In honor of Solomon C. Striffler's birthday, Mrs. Striffler entertained at dinner Tuesday night, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Helwig and son, Clark. W. D. Striffler is a brother of the honor guest and Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Helwig are sisters.


Cass City Chronicle
November 24, 1966

Final Services for Solomon C. Striffler, 84, lifelong resident of the area, died Saturday, November 19, in Hills and Dales Hospital where he had been hospitalized for a month. Mr. Striffler, a retired farmer, had been in ill health for a year. Born in Cass City January 18, 1992, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Striffler. He and Miss Mary BUEHRLY were married in Cass City June 29, 1910, and they made their home in Elkland Township. Mrs. Striffler died December 30, 1963. Mr. Striffler was a life member of Salem EUB Church, Cass City.

Survivors included two sons: the Rev. Russell Striffler of Des Moines, Iowa, and Delvin Striffler of Caro; two sisters, Mrs. Edward HELWIG of Cass City and Mrs. Barbara GRIFFIN of Alhambra, California and four grandchildren. Little's Funeral Home had charge of arrangements and final services are to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the EUB Church. The Rev. Ira Wood, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Elkland cemetery.

(Research):1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16-18-19 of April 1910 By John A. Benkelman
SD 8, ED 112 Sheet No 1 B
17-18
Striffler, Solomon C Hd M W 28 S Mich Ger Germany France Germany Home Farmer
Striffler, Chris? Father M W 82 M1 52 France German France German France German
Striffler, Mary Mother F W 72 M1 8/6 Ger Germany Ger Germany Ger German

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, ED 12
Striffer, Solomon C Hd M W 48 M @ 28 Mich Alsace-Lorraine Germany Farmer
Striffer, Mary L Wife F W 40 M @ 23 Mich Germany Germany
Striffer, Delvin L Son M W 14 Michigan Michigan Michigan
Striffer, Russell C Son M W 7 Michigan Michigan Michigan

Solomon married Mary Magdalene Buehrly on 29 Jun 1910 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Johann Leonhard Buehrly and Catherine Buerk) was born on 19 Jun 1887 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 30 Dec 1963 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, Dec. 21, 1928
Page Five
Where they will spend Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPhail of Cass City, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Striffler and children of Caro, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler of Pontiac will spend Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. William MORETON in Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
July 12, 1940
Local Items
Page 5

Mrs. John Sandham drove to Detroit on Tuesday to attend a bridal shower for her niece, Miss Leila Hartwick. Albert McPhail accompanied her to Detroit and returned to Cass City with her on Wednesday evening.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 15, 1969
Page 3

Final rites today for Mrs. Sandham

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church for Mrs. Grace Sandham, 84, a lifelong member of the community.

Mrs. Sandham died Tuesday, May 13, at Sparrow General Hospital in Lansing.

She was born in Elkland township May 5, 1885, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler. She married the late John Sandham in Detroit May 9, 1910. They lived in Argyle before moving to Cass City.

Mr. Sandham died Feb. 17, 1964. The Sandhams were well-known public and business figures in the community.

They were one of several families to make room-size ($5,000 or more) donations to the Hills and Dales General Hospital.

Mrs. Sandham was a member of the Cass City (Trinity) United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Roy (Pauline) BRIGGS of St. Johns, Mrs. Raymond (Delores) GREEN of Albion and Mrs. A.E. (Johanna) VALLIER of Plymouth.

The Rev. Donald Turbin will officiate at the final rites.

Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007 and 2008)

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Township of Elkland, Village of Cass City
Enumerated 7th January 1920
SD 7 ED 179 Sheet 2B
47-47
Sandham, John A. Hd M W 42 M 1880 Na 1905 Canada English Canada English Canada English Agent Life Insurance
Sandham, Grace L. Wf F W 34 M Mich NY Canada English
Sandham, Pauline A Dtr F W 8 S Mich Canada Mich
Sandham, Deloris Dtr 6 S Mich Canada English Mich
Sandham, Johanna J Dtr F W 3 11/12 S Mich Canada English Mich

Grace married John A. Sandham on 9 May 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. John was born on 5 Feb 1877 in Telsonburg, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Feb 1964 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 20 Feb 1964 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Volume 59, Number 32
Thursday, November 25, 1965


Mrs. MacPhail Succumbs Friday

Mrs. Lillian MacPhail, 79, pioneer of Cass City and wife of a former Cass City businessman, died Friday at Hills and Dales General Hospital.

She had been in ill health for a year and suffered for many years from arthritis.

She was born in Elkland township, Nov. 6, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler.

She married Angus MacPhail in Argyle Jan. 7, 1914. Mr. MacPhail started and operated a successful business as a funeral director in Cass City from 1920 until shortly before his death on Sept. 19, 1952 (sic).

Mrs. MacPhail was a member of the Cass City Methodist Church.

Surviving are: a son Dr. Albert MacPhail of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Sandham of Cass City and Mrs. Ruth Moreton of Detroit, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Little's Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. james Braid, pastor of the First Methodist Chruch, officiated.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 4 April 1930
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheets 2A and 2B Stamped 185


40-41
McPhail, Angus Hd M W 49 M 33 Mich Scotland Scotland Mortician Undertaking
McPhail, Lillian E Wife F W 41 m 25 Mich NY Ct
McPhail, Albert A Son Adopted M W 3/12 S Mich Ohio Ohio

Lillian married Angus MacPhail on 7 Jan 1914 in Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan. Angus was born about 1881 in Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 19 Sep 1942 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 22 Sep 1942 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 19, 1936
Turning Back the Pages
Twenty Five Years Ago
June 23, 1911

Miss Ruth Striffler, who has been teaching at Tecumseh the past two years, has accepted a position for next year in the public schools in Marchfield, Oregon, a thriving western city of 6,000.

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

Ruth Striffler of Argyle was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham, Friday.

Cass City Chronicle
September 4, 1914
Local Items, page 4

Miss Ruth Striffler left Monday morning for Blackfoot, Idaho, where she accepted a position in the public schools.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Her social security application, completed on October 8, 1952, showed her as Ruth Elizabeth Moreton of 20137 Litchfield, Detroit 21 Mich. She listed her full name at birth as Ruth Elizabeth Stiffler, and gave her date of birth as 23 April 1888 in Cass City. Her parents were shown as Samuel Striffler and Pauline Ahr.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, City of Detroit, Dist. 11
SD 145 ED 209 Sheet 3B
115-158
Moreton, William Hd M 34 Utah Utah NY Purchasing Agent, Auto
Moreton, Ruth Wf F 31 Mich NY Ct Teacher

1930 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Pr 44, Ward 14, Block 33
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 82-1092 SD 70 Sheet 2B
Morton, Williah H Own $12,000 44 m@31 Utah Utah NY Salesman, Bronze-Tools
Morton, Ruth E 41 M@27 Mich NY Ct Teacher

Ruth married William Moreton before 1917. William was born about 1886 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; died on 23 May 1951 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Fred C. Striffler was appointed State Budget Director by Governor Kelly, and with his family had moved on Lansing. Fred's race horse, Freddie Karen, took first money in Saginaw and was sold for the sum of $1000. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was reappointed State Budget Director, and that he and his wife and daughter, Marjorie, had attended the Governor's Conference at Mackinac Island.

Birth Index Information
Name Fred Striffler
Gender Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Greenleaf, Sanilac, Michigan
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number C02586-2
System Origin Michigan-ODM
GS Film number 2321266
Reference ID:

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4TK-9RX : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred Striffler, 30 Apr 1890.

Death Index Information
Name Fred C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Jul 1948
Event Place Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 58
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Cass City, Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973115
Digital Folder Number 005240517
Image Number 02518

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7J-LTS : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred C Striffler, 1948.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated 19 January 1920
SD 7 ED 190 Sheet 18B
217-228-364
Striffler, Fred C. Hd M W 29 M Mich Mich Mich Retail Salesman Garage
Striffler, Hazel Wf F W 28 M Mich Canada English Mich
Striffler, Dorothy Dtr F W 5 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte Dtr F W 4 S Iowa Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 79-22 SD 11 Sheet 20A
531-546
Striffler, Fred C. Hd O 4500 M W 30 M Mich Mich Mich Owner Auto Sales Co
Striffler, Helene L Wf F W 34 M 27 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, Dorothy A Dtr F W 15 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte R Dtr F W 12 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Marjorie J Dtr F W 1 S Mich Mich Mich
Janes, Orrin K Father-in-law M W 63 M 23 Mich Mich Mich Insurance Age Auto Insurance Co
Janes, Minnie A Mother-in-law F W 62 M 22 Mich NJ NJ
Darbee, Iva Servant F W 20 S Mich NY Mich Servant Private Home

Fred married Hazel L. Campbell on 1 Jan 1912 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Hazel was born on 14 Jun 1891 in Michigan; died on 11 May 1922 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Helene Laing Janes on 9 Jan 1923 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Helene was born on 17 Feb 1896 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 May 1973 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chroncile
June 18, 1925
(As reported in the DOWN MEMORY LANE column published on Junr 16, 1950)

Harry C. Striffler will be graduated from the dental department of the U. of M. next week and will go to Monroe to practice with a dentist in that city.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Nov. 25, 1921
Page Five
Thanksgiving Guests
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham, and family spent Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler in Pontiac.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, June 8, 1923
Local News, Page Four

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler and son, David, of Pontiac visited Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sandham. S.W. Striffler returned with them to Pontiac.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, August 31, 1923
Local Happenings

Mrs. Angus McPhail left Monday for Pontiac where she spent a few days visiting at the home of her brother, Dr. Harry Striffler.

Name Harry C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Dec 1951
Event Place Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 61
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 19 Jul 1891
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973060
Digital Folder Number 005240312
Image Number 01751

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KFQB-QQH : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Harry C Striffler, 1951.

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City
Enumerated 17 January 1920
SD 2 ED 121 Sheet 10B
222-230
Striffler, Harry C Hd M W 28 M Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Jemma Wf F W 22 M Mich Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Pontiac Township
ED 63-77 SD 14 Sheet 24B
Oliver, Mildred Hd O 30,000 F W 58 Wd Mich Germany Germany
Striffler, Harry Hd O 17,000 M W 35 M 26 Mich NY NY Dentist Own Office
Striffler, Gemma Wf F W 31 M 19 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, David Son M W 7 S Mich Mich Mich

Harry married Gemma Romine on 2 Aug 1916 in Monroe County, Michigan. Gemma was born on 5 Dec 1897 in Michigan; died in Mar 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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


Misses Bertha Benkelman of this place and Lottie Benkelman of St. Francis, Kansas, left Saturday morning on a trip to Detroit and Buffalo.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 24, 1929
Obituaries

Mrs. Bruce Williams

The remains of Mrs. Bruce Williams were brought from her home in Almena, Kansas to Cass City, arriving heer Sunday morning. Funeral services were conducted in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Benkelman, on Third street, by Rev. Geo. Hill, pastor of the M.E. church on Monday afternoon. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.

Bertha Benkelman was born in Cass City on August 1, 1883, and graduated from Cass City High School with the class of 1900. She was employed as a compositor in the plant of the Cass City Chronicle for several years and later entered the employ of the Herald at St. Francis, Kansas. On her return to Cass City from Kansas, she was employed as bookkeeper in the implement store of J. A. Caldwell.

On December 11, 1912, Miss Bertha Williams was united in marriage with Bruce Williams. While Mr.Williams was employed as a railway mail clerk on the Rock Island R.R. they made their home at Republic and Omaha, Nebraska. About seven years ago, they moved to Almena, Kansas, where they devoted their attention to the interests on their large farm there. Mrs. Williams had been ill about eight months previous to her death on Thursday, May 16. Death was due to cancer. Funeral services at Almena were held at the M.E. church Friday afternoon. Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Joseph and Ward Benkelman, both of Cass City.

Mrs. Williams was a member of the M.E. church at Almena and was affiliated with the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rebekahs. Her cheerful helpful life will linger long as a fragrant memory with the large number she won as friends.

(Research):
Census Information

At the time of the 1910 Michigan Census, she was living with Benjamin Benkelman, Sr, her Uncle, in Tuscola County.

1920 Census
Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Ward 10
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920
SD 2, ED 113, Sheet 5A
620-87-105
Williams, Edwin B Hd M W 41 M Pa Pa Mo Mail Clerk Railway
Williams, Bertha C Wf F W 36 M Mich NY Mich

1930 Census
Edwin B. Williams, 51 and widowed, was shown as being born in Pennsylvania, with his father also being born in that state and his mother in Missouri. He was living alone, in Almena, Norton County, Kansas (ED 69-3, SD 1, Sheet 8A, stamped 15).

Bertha married Edwin Bruce Williams on 11 Dec 1912 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Edwin was born on 29 Jul 1878 in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Jan 1963; was buried in Almena, Norton County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ethel's granddaugher, Susan Orr Wagner, writes that she was named Mary Ethel Striffler, but was always called Ethel. When her younger sister, Mary Elizabeth was born and went by her first name Mary, her elder sister Ethel dropped Mary from her name entirely. On census records she was referred to as Ethel M, changing her first name to her middle initial.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, March 30, 1967

Double Services for the Robert H. Orrs

Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Orr, natives of the Cass City area, were held Thursday, March 28, at the funeral home in Pigeon.

Mr. Orr, 74, died Monday, March 20 in the Pigeon hospital after a brief illness. He was born May 10, 1892, in Cass City. His wife, 72, the former Ethel Striffler, died Wednesday, March 22, in the same hospital. She was born March 28, 1894, in Sanilac county.

The couple were married Aug. 15, 1916, at Cass City and in 1917 they moved to Pigeon where he operated a drugstore.

Their survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Albert Fetting and Miss Marjorie Orr, both of Saginaw; two sons, Robert of Livonia and John of Pigeon, and eight grandchildren.

Mr. Orr is also survived by one brother, Morton Orr of Cass City. Four sisters and a brother are among Mrs. Orr's survivors. They are: Mrs. Wilma Fry of Port Huron, Mrs. E.B. Gardiner of Port Austin, Mrs. Ione Sturm of Detroit, Mrs. George Southworth of Elkton, and the Rev. Roy Striffler.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008)

(Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Huron County, Pigeon, Winsor Township
Enumerated April 9, 1930
ED 32-39 SD 11 Sheet 5B
133-137
Orr, Robert H. Hd O $3000 R M W 37 M 24 Michigan Ireland Canada-English Druggist Drug Store
Orr, Ethel M Wf F W 36 M 22 Mich Mich Germany
Orr, Ethel M Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Orr, Robert S Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Orr, John L Son M W 4 3/12 Mich Mich Mich

Mary married Robert Hugh Orr on 15 Aug 1916 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Robert (son of Robert George Orr and Emily Pettit) was born on 10 May 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 Mar 1967 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan; was buried on 28 Mar 1967 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 5, 1928
Vol. 23, No. 25.

Rev. Striffler is Ordained Pastor

Rev. Roy J. Striffler, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler of Cass City, was ordained as minister in the Congregational church on Thursday, September 27, at North Fairfield, Ohio. The examination was held at three o'clock after which a banquet was served to 25 visiting members. The ordination services were held in the evening. Dr. Graham gave an address on "The Love of Christ Compels." Ordination prayer was give by Rev. Harry Trust of Mansfield. The charge to the minister was given by Rev. Horton of Oberlin and the charge to the people by Rev. B.P. Claggett of Sandusky. Rev. and Mrs. Striffler are moving to Oberlin for the winter were Mr. Striffler will take special work at Oberlin College.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008)

Cass City Chronicle
August 28, 1936
Page 4

Rev. and Mrs. Roy Striffler and children of Geneva, Ohio, came in on Saturday to spend several days with Mr. Striffler's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, February 18, 1949
Vol. 43, Number 43

Rev. Roy Striffler goes to New Baltimore

Rev. Roy Striffler, who has served the Congregational Church at Geneva, Ohio, as minister for 15 years, has resigned to go to New Baltimore, Mich., where he will be pastor of the Community Church. The Strifflers have three children. Their son, David, is a student in the school of forestry at Michigan State College. Rev. Mr. Striffler was graduated from Cass City High School in 1916 and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Striffler.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Volume 22 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1959, reported Rev. R.J. Striffler accepted a call to the First Congregational Chruch in Bay City, Michigan effective May 1, after 10 years in New Baltimore, Michigan. The September 6, 1965 issue of the same periodical reported that after six years of service in Bay City, Rev. Striffler resigned to accept a call to the Congregational Christian Church of Berkay, Ohio. This is a rural community about 15 miles northwest of Toledo, Ohio. Roy says he is tapering off before retirement.

Volume 28 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1968, reported that the Rev. Stiffler woudl retire from the full time Pastorate on Oct. 15. The family had purchased a home in Wauseon, Ohio in which to spend their retirement years. On September 29, a service of Thanksgiving was to be held in the Congregational Christian Church at Berley, Ohio, where Roy was currently pastor. This was to also recoginze the fortieth anniversary of his ordination.

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Ohio, Huron County, Fairfield Township, North Fairfield Vil
lage
Enumerated Apr 12, 1930
ED 39-3 SD 3 Sheet 8B
83-84
Stiffler, Roy J. Hd R $15 M W 32 M 29 Mich Mich Germany Wuertenberg Minister Church Congregational
Striffler, Grace D. Wife F W 34 M 31 New Jersey New York New Jersey
Striffler, R. Phillip Son M W 1 10/12 Son Ohio Mich NJ
Striffler, W. David Son M W 9/12 Ohio Mich NJ

Roy married Grace Darling Foster about 1927. Grace was born on 23 Feb 1896 in Bayhead, Ocean County, New Jersey; died on 17 Nov 1972 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 8, 1912
Local Items

The Mission band of the Evangelical Church met and elected officers for the next six months Sunday. Mrs. O.Y. Schneider is Superintendent and the officers are as follows: President, Ione Striffler; vice president, Mildred Schneider; secretary, Florence Striffler; treasurer, Glen Bixby. The Band will meet every Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and preparations are being made for interesting programs.

She was a registered pharmacist in Detroit.

(Research):Census Information:

61-37-37
Sturm, William H. Hd R $70 M W 22 M 26 Mich Ohio Mich Dentist General Practice
Strum, Ione K Wife H F W 30 M 24 Mich Mich Germany Pharmacist Drug Store
Striffler, Mary E Sister-in-law F W 22 S Mich Mich Germany Stenographer Arnamental? Lab

Ione married William H. Sturm on 23 Aug 1923 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio, and was divorced in 1940. William was born about 1897 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Huron County, Colfax township
Enumerated April 24, 1930 by Mabel Bass
ED 32-10 SD 11, Sheet 6B
133-138
Southworth, George V Hd M W 28 M21 Michigan Canada-English Canada-English Farmer
Southworth, Florence E Wf F W 29 M20 Michigan Michigan Germany
Southworth, Donald L Son M W 6 S California Michigan Michigan
Southworth, Dorothy E Dtr F W 2 3/12 S California California

Family/Spouse: George Victor Southworth. George was born on 1 May 1901 in Elkton, Huron County, Michigan; died on 6 Jun 1986 in Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Cass City Chronicle
February 9, 1923
Local Happenings
Page Four
The high school annual is well under way, all plans being nearly complete. The staff...had been organized and working for several months with untiring enthusiasm: Business manager, Grant Pinney; assitant, Nila Burt; editor-in-chief, Bernice Wager; assitants, Wilma Striffler and Lilah Spurgeon...

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, Jun 8, 1923
Page One
Largest Class in H.S. History
The largest class ever to be graduated from the Cass City high school, 17 boys and 26 girls, will be presented with diplomas at the opera house next Thursday evening...the Class Day program included a class history, Irvine Striffler...class prophecy, Wilma Striffler...both were listed as member of the Class of '23

Cass City Chronicle
July 6, 1923
Page Four
Local Items
Miss Wilma Striffler is employed at the millinery shop of Mrs. Julia Gay.

Cass City Chronicle
Sept. 14, 1923
Page Four
Local Items
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Clark of Caro, accompanied by Miss Wilma Striffler of this place, leave next Monday on a motor trip to California. Taking the Lincoln Highway route, they will camp along the way stopping to visit at the following places: Oriona, St. Louis, Mich., Lake Odessa and Gary, Indiana. They will spend the winter in California, Miss Striffler visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Southworth at Dinuba.

Cass City Chronicle
Oct. 19, 1923
Page Four
Local Items
A letter recently received by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Striffler from their daughter, Miss Wilma Striffler, states that the motor party with which Miss Striffler is making a trip to California has advanced as far as Simeron, New Mexico. She also told of climbing to the summit of a mountain and viewing Pike's Peak. It is expected that by the time this paper reaches its readers that the young lady will be nearly to her destination.

Cass City Chronicle
March 27, 1925
Page Four
Local Items
Miss Wilma Striffler, who has been in Dinuba, California for some time, returned to her home her Tuesday.


Cass City Chronicle
August 20, 1926
Page Four
Local Items
Members of the Christian Endeavour gave a farwell party in the basement of the Evangelical church Tuesday evening, in honor of Mrs. Wilma Striffler. After an hour of games, ice cream and frosted cake were served. Mrs. A. A. Ricker, in presenting Miss Striffler with a scarf from C. E. members, commended her for faithfulness and efficiency in church work. Miss Striffler is expected to leave hear next Monday for Los Angeles, California, and later will go to San Luis Obispo, California, where her sister, Mrs. Geo Southworth, resides.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, Oct. 4, 1929
Local Happenings
Page Two
Miss Wilma Striffler left Tuesday morning for Detroit where she visited her sisters, Mrs. William STURM and Miss Mary STRIFFLER, and left there Wednesday to return to her work at San Luis Obispo, California, after a month's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. STRIFFLER.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 14, 1932
Local Happenings
Page Six
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Striffler, son Delmar, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fry and little daughter of Cass City and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Orr and family of Pigeon spent Sunday at Whip-poor-will Harbor.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 6, 1934
Local Happenings
Page Four
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fry and two daughters left Wednesday morning for San Luis Obispo, California, where they will make their home.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 7, 1939
Local Happenings
Page Four
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fry and two daughters, Joyce and Jessie, of San Luis Obispo, California, will leave home today to make the trip to Michigan. They expect to spend two months with Mrs. Fry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Striffler, and other relatives here.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 28, 1939
Local Happenings
Page Three
Mrs. Robert Fry and children, Joyce and Jessie, of San Luis Obispo, California, Mrs. Ione Sturm of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Striffler returned Thursday from a week's visit at the Orr cottage at Sunshine Beach. Miss Mary Striffler spent the week-end at the W. D. Striffler home in Cass City and returned to Plymouth Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Ione Sturm, of Detroit. Mrs. Sturm has spent a two weeks' vacation with her parents.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 6, 1942
Local Happenings
Page Three
Mrs. Robert Fry and daughters, Joyce and Jessie, expect to leave San Luis Obispo, California, about June 9 for Cass City to make their home with Mrs. Fry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Striffler.

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

Mrs. Wilma Fry dies in Port Huron

Mrs. Wilma S. Fry, 64, succumbed Thursday, Jan. 15, in Port Huron Hospital where she had been a patient one day.

Mrs. Fry, former Cass City Village clerk and treasurer, had made her home in Port Huron for the past four years. Born in Argyle Aug. 9, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Striffler. She married Robert Fry in California and the couple made their home at San Luis Obispo. He died in 1942 and Mrs. Fry moved to Cass City that year. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and Zonita International--a charter member of the Cass City Club. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, at Little's Funeral Home with Rev. Ira Wood, pastor of Salem Church, officiating. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Joyce) WILLARD of Port Huron and Mrs. Paul (Jessie) BERRIMAN of Ferndale, three grandchildren, one brother, Rev. Roy STRIFFLER of Ohio, and three sisters, Mrs. Ione STURM of Detroit, Mrs. George SOUTHWORTH of Elkton and Mrs. Edward GARDINER of Port Austin.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
California, San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo

Wilma D. Striffler was listed as a lodger in the home of Lucy McBee, age 73. Wilma was shows as age 24, single, and a bookkeeper for a grocery store.

Wilma married Robert Ellsworth Fry on 8 Nov 1930 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California. Robert was born on 23 Nov 1904 in California; died on 2 Mar 1942 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, January 15, 1997
Page 5
Obituaries

Mary Gardiner

Mary Elizabeth Gardiner, 88, of Port Austin, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997, at her home following a long illness.

She was born March 4, 1908, in Argyle, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Zinnecker) Striffler. She married Edward B. Gardiner Oct. 1, 1941, in Ohio. He died in October 1982.

One of the founding members of the Port Austin United Protestant Church, she was also a board member of the Port Austin Township Library, a member of the U&I Club of Port Austin, Port Austin Senior Citizens Club, Port Austin Women's Club, the Priscilla Club of Port Austin and the Audubon Society of Michigan. She and her husband retired in 1956 from the Detroit House of Corrections in Plymouth to Broken Rocks near Port Austin.

Surviving are one sister, Florence Southworth of Elkton; one step-grandson; 2 step-great-granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one step-daughter, Virginia Klopp; 3 brothers, Roy, Delmar and Daniel Striffler; 3 sisters, Ethel Orr, Ione Sturm and Wilma Fry, and one step-great-grandson.

Services were to be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe, with the Rev. Ray A. Jacques, pastor of the Port Austin United Protestant Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Colfax Township Mausoleum.

Memorials may be given to the Port Austin Township Library.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008)

Mary married Edward Bliss Gardiner on 1 Oct 1941 in Ohio. Edward was born on 14 Oct 1888 in Scandia, Republic County, Kansas; died on 8 Nov 1982 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A copy of the actual death certificate can be viewed online here:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Striffler, June 22, 1910 Elkland, Tuscola County



(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 9, 1932

Mrs. William Sturm and Miss Mary Striffler of Detroit were called to Cass City Nov. 30 because of the serious illness of their brother, Delmar Striffler. Miss Mary returned to her work in Detroit on Sunday. Mrs. Sturm remained to help care for her brother.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 3, 1974
Page 6

Hold Services for Mrs. C. Wood

Mrs. Claude Wood, 72, succumbed Thursday, Dec. 27, in Hills and Dales Hospital.

Born in Sanilac county, Jan. 23, 1901, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson.

The former Cecile Hester Patterson and Mr. Wood were married in Caro Oct. 25, 1923, and the couple made their home in Ellington township.

The Woods celebrated their 50?sup?th?/sup? wedding anniversary Oct. 25, 1973. She had been a member of Salem United Methodist Church for 65 years.

Survivors include her husband; one son, Robert Wood of Cass City; one daughter, Mrs. Carlton (Beatrice) RONDO of Caro; one brother, Grant Patterson of Perry, Mi., and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 30, at Little's Funeral Home. The Rev. Ira Wood officiated.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2008)

Cecile married Claude Lee Wood on 25 Oct 1923 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Claude was born on 1 Nov 1894 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 27 May 1981 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 29 May 1981 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His headstone was inscribed "Firefighter."

Grant married Ernestine Manigold on 15 Dec 1933 in Lucas County, Ohio. Ernestine was born on 15 Dec 1905 in Michigan; died on 1 Jun 1985 in Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, April 2, 1926
Vol. 21, No. 47

Calvin Patterson Fatally Injured

Calvin Patterson, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Patterson of Cass City, was fatally injured when the Buick sedan he was driving was struck by the morning train at the P., O. & N. R. R. crossing on West Main St., at nine o'clock Saturday. His skull was crushed and he suffered severe scalp wounds and other injuries about the head. He did not regain consciousness and death came about six hours after the accident.

The sedan was carried down the track ahead of the engine for several hundred feet before the train could be stopped and was totally wrecked. Mr. Patterson was on his way to the home of his sister, Mrs. Claud Wood, who lived a mile west of town, when the accident occured.

This is the second accident at the Main Street crossing in less than three weeks. At the first on March 10, Alex Brian and Glenn Wright were struck by the south-bound passenger train. Both men were injured, but not seriously, and both have recovered.

Calvin Patterson was born in Cass City on May 1, 1907, and has spent his entire life here. The young man was a senior in high school and treasurer of his class, and would have graduated next June. He was an excellent student, had won honors in his high school studies, was prominent in high school athletics, and was a young man who commanded the respect of his acquaintances. The sudden passing has caused great sorrow in the community.

The funeral was delayed until Wednesday because of the absence of his brother, Grant, on a trip to Western states. He was located at Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday and arrived home Tuesday evening. The service was held at the family residence at two o'clock and was conducted by Rev. C.F. Smith, pastor of the Evangelical church, of which Mr. Patterson was a member. Members of the Class of '26 attended the funeral in a body and interment was made in Elkland cemetery. Business houses were closed during the funeral hour.

Besides his parents, deceased leaves one brother, Grant, and one sister, Mrs. Claude Wood, both of Cass City.

Out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were Lloyd Phelps of St. Thomas, Ont., Mrs. John Austin of Fort Wayne, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schleuter of Kendalville, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Patterson of Flint, Mrs. James Starr and daughter, Evan, and Earl Starr and Buel Starr, all of Pontiac, Fred Striffler of Caro, Harry Hartshorne of Deckerville, Mr. and Mrs. Thad Patterson and daughter, Vernice, of Argyle, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stiffler of Detroit, D.C. McIntyre of Freeland, and Mr. and Mrs. Bueschlen and Mrs. Dorman of Snover.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

Notes:

The 1928 Los Angeles City Directory showed Alton as a salesman at Howard Motor Company. On the 1930 census, he was listed a a First Aid Man at a movie studio.

The June 4, 1948 issue of the Cass City Chronicle had an article about Pvt. Harold Creguer's trip to Hollywood. He mentioned in the article that he visited with former Cass City residents Mr. and Mrs. Grover Blades of Glendale and Mrs. Barbara McDermott of Alhambra. He also noted that one of the highlights of his trip was a meeting with Alton McDermott at the Warner Brothers studio.

(Research):
Also the father of Noralee Ellen McDermott, born on 30 July 1941, according the the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated 1 Sept 1941. The California Birth Index shows her Mother's Maiden Name as LICKILLS, so Noralee appears to have been born to a second wife.

Census Listings:

1930 Census
California, Los Angeles County, San Gabriel Twp, Alhambra City
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 19-14-3 SD 18 Sheet 1B
No Bushnell Av
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Alton married Marian Moore on 24 Sep 1927 in California. Marian was born about 1909 in Illinois; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 23 of the STIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 4, 1960, reported that he had quit farming and was currently employed by the L. Damm Implement Company. The family resided at 4333 Ale Street in Cass City.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, May 17, 1989
Page Nine
Obituaries

Clark Helwig

Lifelong Cass City resident Clark Helwig died May 10 at Hills and Dales General Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 77.

Helwig was born May 22, 1911, in Elkland Township, the son of the late Edward and Mary Striffler Helwig.

He was united in marriage to Myrtle WALTERS April 15, 1939, in Cass City, where they made their home. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary April 15 of this year.

Helwig was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Cass City, and the Thumb CB Club.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One son, William; one daughter, Judy, and one granddaughter, Dawn, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Friday at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clare Patton, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

Clark married Myrtle Olene Walters on 15 Apr 1939 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Myrtle was born on 20 Jun 1914 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 9 Jan 1998 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 12 Jan 1998 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
October 16, 1936
Local Happenings, Page 3

Delvin Striffler, who is a student at the General Motors Institute in Flint, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Striffler.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 2, 1946, noted that he and his wife were living in Manchester, N.H.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 5, 1948

Delvin Striffler is New Buick Dealer

Delvin Striffler of Bettendorf, Iowa, is the new owner of the Buick and Pontiac car agency at Caro where he will enter that business on Nov. 15. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Striffler and a graduate of Cass City High School and General Motors School of Technology at Flint.

For 12 years he has been associated with the Buick branch of General Motors, and in recent years was a zone service manager. His headquarters have been a points in New Hampshire, Oregon, Iowa and other states.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Delvin married Martha Kane on 24 Jun 1944 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Martha was born on 14 Oct 1919 in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland; died on 17 Oct 2014 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 33, Number 50
Friday, March 10, 1939

Graduating Class of 66 has 20 Honor Students

Russell Striffler is Valedictorian...

The Class of 1939 of the high school at Cass City which will number 66 has an unusually large percentage of honor students, 20 having earned that distinction. Russell Striffler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon C. Striffler, of Cass City heads the list with a nearly perfect record and will be valedictorian.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 16, 1947
Cass City, Michigan

Rev. Russell C. Striffler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon C. Striffler, of Cass City has completed his course in the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Napierville, Ill., and was graduated from that institution during commencement week from April 30 to May 5. He has been pastor of the Evangelical Church at Benton Harbor since last fall, filling the vacancy caused by the illness and death of the former minister of that charge. Rev. Mr. Striffler is attending the Michigan conference of the Evangelical Church at Vicksbury this week.

Volume 12 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1949, reported that her was transferred from the Michigan Conference to the New England Conference, with a pastorate at Medford, Mass.. He was to enroll in Boston University in the Fall to study for his Ph.D. degree. Volume 14 of the same periodical reported that he joined the staff of Iowa Methodist Hospital (Des Moines) as a Chaplain-Psychiatrist to offer a religious approach to those mentally ill or depressed by illness.

His obituary was published in the Minnesota Star Tribune on October 7, 2019:
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?/b?The Rev. Dr. Russell Clare Striffler died of natural causes Sept 14, 2019. He was 97 years old and living in Arden Hills, MN. He was born in Cass City, MI. to S. C. and Mary Striffler. Russell graduated from North Central College in Naperville, IL. In 1945. From there he went on to graduate from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, from Boston University receiving a master's degree in Pastoral Psychology, and from Dubuque Theological Seminary with a Doctorate of Ministry Degree. He married June Gilbert in 1944. They were married for 73 years. Russell served for 37 years as director of Chaplaincy and was Chaplain Supervisor at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA and St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. He is survived by his daughter, June Striffler Sand (David) and his son, David R. Striffler (Marie). He has been graced with four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be held at Johanna Shores (Presbyterian Homes - 3200 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills) on Friday October 11 at 3pm.

Russell married June Rosetta Gilbert in Dec 1944. June was born on 28 Jun 1923 in Oakland Township, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; died on 30 Sep 2017 in Arden Hills, Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried on 11 Nov 2017 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
November 3, 1911

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sandham are rejoicing over the arrival of a seven pound baby girl at their home Friday morning. Like her father, she has blue eyes and flaxen locks, but the prospects of an abundance of the latter are much more promising in the daughter. The young lady's name is Pauline Ahr.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, November 29, 1989
Page 10, Obituaries

Pauline Briggs

Pauline Sandham Briggs, 78, died Nov. 21 in St. Johns, where she lived for 50 years.

She was born Oct. 27, 1911, in Cass City, the daughter of John A. and Grace (Striffler) Sandham. She graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State College in 1933.

She is survived by her husband, Roy F. Briggs; 2 sons, John Sandham Briggs and his wife, Carole, of Jackson, and Ransom Ahr Briggs and his wife, Susan, of St. Johns; one sister, Deloris Sandham Green and her husband, Raymond of Caseville; 8 grandchildren; 3 nieces, and 2 nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Johanna J. Vallier.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Pauline married Roy F. Briggs after 1935. Roy was born on 24 Feb 1911 in Michigan; died on 21 Sep 1996 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Deloris Sandham Green was in instructor Counsellor at the Percy Janes Hospital in Battle Creek. Vol. 9 of the same periodical reported that she resigned when her husband returned to the states. Her niece, Mary Vallier-Kaplan reports that Deloris was a graduate of Michigan State.

Deloris married Raymond Walter Green before 1944. Raymond was born on 6 Oct 1911 in Canada; died on 5 Jan 1996 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Caseville Cemetery, Caseville, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Cass City and Historical Society has a photo of her from when she was "Miss Cass City-1934." Her daugther, Mary, reports her mother was also the "Bean Queen!" She was a graduate of Michigan State University.

Johanna married Archibald E. Vallier on 17 May 1941 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Archibald was born on 8 Mar 1914; died in Sep 1980 in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Albert and Ann MacPhail were both graduated at Ann Arbor, Ann with a B.A. Degree and Albert as M.D. Albert was an intern at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing.

Volume 20 of the same periodical reported that Dr. and Mrs. Albert MacPhail and son, Alan, 15 months old, returned from Germany in late May, 1957. The MacPhails were in Europe for 21 months while Albert was serving his two-year tour of duty with the Army Medical Corps. They had moved to St. Louis, Mo. and were to be there for three years while Albert specialized in Radiology at City Hospital.

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1960, Volume 23, reported that he had begun the practice of Radiology in Flint. He did his specialty training in St. Louis, Mo. under the direction of Dr. LeRoy Sante. Dr. MacPhail, his wife Ann, and three children are now living in Westgate Park, Flint.

The 1966 issue of the same periodical reported he had recovered from a serious auto accident and was again working as a radiologist in Flint.

Obituary

Albert Angus MacPhail, MD, 82, of East Orleans, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at home. He was the husband of Ann (Arthur) MacPhail. He is survived by his children , Alan Angus MacPhail and his wife Kim (Fagerquist) MacPhail of Evanston, IL; Laura Susan MacPhail and her fiance Russell Tanzer of Salem, MA; and Brian Andrew MacPhail and his wife Janet (Feurt) MacPhail of Chicago, IL. He had five grandchildren, Megan Ann, Rory Alan, and Kevin Edward, James Albert, and Alexander Clark.

He was born in Detroit, MI and was raised in Cass City, MI by his parents Angus MacPhail and Lillian (Striffler) where he was an Eagle Scout. After receiving a bachelors degree from Michigan State University, he went on to medical school at the University of Michigan. After completing a medical internship he in Radiology at St. Louis City Hospital. He entered a group practice of Radiology in Flint, MI in 1960, where he and Ann raised their children. He became Chair of the Department of Radiology at St. Josephs Hospital. He was a Fellow in the American College of Radiology. He also served as President of the Genesee County Medical Society and the Michigan Radiological Society. He became a private pilot and enjoyed traveling with his family to many places around the country where a favorite pastimes were backpacking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing. He was also a member of the Durkee Lake s Land Company where the family spent many happy days exploring the lakes and streams of Northern Michigan. A sailor who loved exploring the Great Lakes, and equally | the waters of Pochet Inlet and Pleasant Bay | he was a member of the Mackinac Island Yacht Club and the Northport, MI Yacht club. In 1980, Al and Ann moved to East Orleans, MA where he continued to practice until 1994 when he retired. On the Cape, they loved birdwatching, sailing the waters of Pleasant Bay, and beaches. He was an active volunteer for Nauset Neighbors, where he could be counted on for help with computers (one of his most passionate hobbies), and transportation. His services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Kiva.org, or Doctors without Borders. For online condolences please visit nickersonfuneralos.com

Published in The Cape Codder from October 17 to October 24, 2012

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walter Emery Kendall. Walter was born on 10 Sep 1913 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska; died on 22 May 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Ralph SEELEY.

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

Notes:

A copy of her actual death certficate can be seen online:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Hurley Beatrice Striffler


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

A copy of her death certificate can be seen online:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Shirley Lillian Striffler


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

Volume 11 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 6, 1948, reported that Mr. David Striffler, who was ill in the T.B. Ward at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, was slowly recovering.

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that Dr. David S. Striffler received his Masters Degree in Public Health at the University of Michigan in June 1951. He was Director of Public Health in the Dearborn School District. The 1961 issue of the Broadcast reported he had been appointed professor of public health dentistry at the University of Michigan's school of Public Health. He had served as Secretary of the New Mexico Dental Association's Dental Health Council, and the Santa Fe District Dental Society had named his President-elect for the coming year.

University of Michigan News Service

June 1, 1995

Professor David F. Striffler died on May 29

ANN ARBOR? David F. Striffler, professor emeritus of dental public health in the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and professor emeritus of dentistry in the U- M School of Dentistry, died here on May 29. Striffler, 72, was a national leader in the field of dental public health.

"Students always came first with Dr. Striffler," said Brian A. Burt, chair of the Department of Community Health Programs at the School of Public Health. "He contributed substantially to the development of his discipline, but his greatest satisfaction was always the achievements of his graduates. In his active career and in retirement, he loved to keep in contact with as many of them as possible. He even learned to use e-mail after his retirement to help him do this. He will be sadly missed by all of us."

Born in Pontiac, Mich., Striffler received his D.D.S. degree in 1947 and his master's degree in public health in 1951 from the U-M. He served as director of school health in the Dearborn public schools in 1951-53, and director of the Division of Dental Health of the New Mexico Department of Public Health in 1953-61.

In 1961, Striffler returned to Ann Arbor as an associate professor of dental public health and associate professor of dentistry. In 1962, he became director of the Program in Dental Public Health and the first chairman of the Department of Community Dentistry, a dual appointment he held, along with his teaching responsibilities, until 1967. He was appointed professor in both schools in 1965.

Striffler also was acting chair of the Department of Health Development in the School of Public Health in 1968- 69, and acting chair of community dentistry in 1969-71. He became chair of the Department of Community Health Programs in 1980.

The senior editor of the leading textbook in dental public health, "Dentistry, Dental Practice and the Community," Striffler also served as associate editor and editor of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry and published numerous scientific papers and editorial commentaries.

Striffler was active in major professional organizations. In recognition of his contributions to his field, Striffler received the Distinguished Service Award of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry in 1977 and the Knutson Award of the Dental Section of the American Public Health Association in 1984.

Striffler is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Stephanie of Portland, Ore., and son, Geoffrey of Edgewood, N.M.; and granddaughter, Irene Marjorie Striffler Milsom of Portland. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. June 17 at the First Unitarian Church in Ann Arbor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dave Striffler Fund at the U-M School of Public Health.

http://ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=811

David married Ruth Winnifred Lyle on 5 Feb 1949 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Ruth was born on 7 Feb 1919 in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, Iowa; died on 15 Apr 2008 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 28 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1968, reported that Marjorie Orr and Ethel Orr Fetting had visited the old Orr hom at Belfast, Ireland in August 1968.

Ethel M. Fetting
Saginaw, Michigan
Passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Cartwright Care Center. Age 97 years.

Ethel Orr was born May 15, 1917 in Cass City, Michigan, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Stiffler) Orr. She married Albert B. Fetting, September 14, 1940. He passed away June 2, 1987. Ethel was a registered nurse working in various hospitals and for the late William A. Bow, M.D. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and its Ladies Guild. She enjoyed traveling and exercise classes.
Surviving are a daughter, Constance Evans, Saginaw, MI; a son, James Fetting, Lake, MI; five grandsons; 7 great grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Orr; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and John Orr.

The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Paul Hinz will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the chapel from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Peace Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Child and Family Service. www.casefuneralhome.com

- See more at: http://www.casefuneralhome.com/obituary/Ethel-M.-Fetting/Saginaw-MI/1507447#sthash.3igzZS2y.dpuf

Ethel married Albert Benjamin Fetting on 14 Sep 1940 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan. Albert was born on 30 Dec 1913 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died on 2 Jun 1987 in Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, reported that "Robert Orr is on a tanker, with the Merchant Marine, in the Atlantic area." Vol. 8 of the same periodical reported he had graduated Aug. 28, from the U.S. Maritime Services Officers School at New London, Conn.

Volume 15 of the same periodical, dated September 1, 1952, reported that Michael Gregory Orr was born to Bob and Betty Orr of Pigeon, Michigan on Feb. 22. In Volume 18, it was reported that a daughter, Shelley Susan, was born on October 15, 1954.

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, reported that "John Frederick Orr, graduated from Pigeon H.S. as Salutatorian, and reported at Fort Sheridan, Ill. on May 30. He is new at The Army Air Base, Childress Field, Texas." Vol. 8 of the same periodical reported he was in the Air Cadet program stationed at Kessler Field, Miss.

Volume 12 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1949, reported that he graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Wayne University in June, and he and his wife were moving to Pigeon, where he would be associated with his father, Bob Orr, in business.

Obituary
Thursday, April 1, 2004

John Orr

John F. Orr, 78, of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon following a short illness. He was born in Pigeon on December 22, 1925, son of the late Robert H. and M. Ethel (Striffler) Orr, and served with the U. S. Air Force during World War II. On June 14, 1948, he was united in marriage to Frances G. Novy in Detroit. She preceded him in death on February 11, 1998. Mr. Orr was a 1948 graduate of Wayne State University and was a second generation owner of Orr's Drug Store in Pigeon. He owned and worked at the business as a pharmicist for 40 years, retiring in 1995. He was a charter member of the Pigeon Chamber of Commerce, a member and past master of the Hubbard Winsor Lodge No. 420 F&AM, and a former Boy Scout leader. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pigeon. He enjoyed boating, hunting, and gardening. He is survived by two sons, Frederick Orr and his wife, Donna, of Pigeon, and Robert Orr and his wife, Gale, of West Caldwell, New Jersey; two daughters, Frances Burdsall and her husband, Kenneth, of Gloucester, Massachussets, and Susan Wagner and her husband, Mark, of Fremont, California; six grandchildren, Robert Orr, Heather Orr, John Orr, Patricia Orr, Laura Wagner, and Catherine Wagner; two sisters, Marjorie Orr and Ethel Fetting, both of Saginaw; a sister- in-law, Betty Orr, of Livonia; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert S. Orr. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at the Meyersiek-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with the Rev. Margaret Passenger, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Pigeon, officiating. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and from noon until the time of the service at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Scheurer Hospital or the charity of the donor's choice.

http://ftp.rootsweb.ancestry.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/huron/hdt/obituary/2004/28mar04.txt

John married Frances Grace Novy on 14 Jun 1948 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Frances was born on 21 Jan 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 11 Feb 1998 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan; was buried on 14 Feb 1998 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 13 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 4, 1950, reported that Marjorie Orr, a granddaughter of Mrs. William D. Striffler, had graduated from Pigeon High School.

An article from the Cass City Chronicle published in June 1950, and reprinted in "Down Memory Lane" on page three of the Friday, June 8, 155 issue, stated that Mrs. Wm. D. Stiffler, who was 80 years old last September, had four granchildren graduate from High School in June, 1950. They were Joyce Fry of Cass City, Doris Southworth of Elkton, Marjorie Orr of Pigeon, and Foster Striffler of New Baltimore

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 15, September 1, 1952, noted that Marjorie Ann Orr, following her graduation from Cleary College at Ypsilanti, Michigan, accepted a position as medical secretary in the X-ray department of St. Luke's Hospital in Saginaw.

A memorial service for Marjorie Anne Orr will be held at Case Funeral Home in Saginaw on Sunday, April 24. Greeting begins at 2pm, and the service will start at 3 pm. All are welcome to attend to celebrate her life.

Her ashes will be interred at Elkland Township Cemetery in Cass City, Michigan at a later date. No service will be held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Marjorie Anne Orr Scholarship c/o Saginaw Community Foundation, 1 Tuscola Street, Saginaw, Michigan, 48607.

Case Funeral Home, 4480 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 48603

OBITUARY

Orr, Marjorie Anne 2/3/1932 - 12/26/2021 Saginaw, Michigan Marjorie Anne Orr, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Covenant HealthCare ? Harrison [Harrison Street in Saginaw].

Marjorie was born on February 3, 1932, in Pigeon, Michigan to the late Robert H. and M. Ethel (Striffler) Orr. She was a graduate of Pigeon High School, class of 1950 and Cleary College, Ypsilanti. Marjorie was employed as a medical secretary in St. Luke's Hospital Radiology Department, retiring in 1997 after 45 years of service.

She was a member of Ames United Methodist Church. Marjorie enjoyed traveling and visited many countries including: New Zealand where she met a pen pal with whom she had corresponded since she was 12 years old. When traveling to Ireland, she visited the home where her grandfather was born. Marjorie was preceded in death by her sister, Ethel M. Fetting; brothers: Robert S. Orr and John F. Orr. She leaves eight nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and her cremains will be interred in the family plot at Elkand Township Cemetery in Cass City, MI. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Marjorie Anne Orr Scholarship c/o Saginaw Community Foundation, 1 Tuscola Street, Saginaw, Michigan, 48607. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.casefuneralhome.com.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 15, 1939

Roy Striffler's Son Dies in Accident
From Geneva (Ohio) Free Press

Less than an hour after her hurried from his sixth grade class at the Geneva school building, Roy Philip Striffler, 11-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. R.J. Striffler, Eagle Street, died at Community Hospital where he had been rushed immediately after the bicycle on which he was riding was struck by an automobile on North Broadway at about 4:00 p.m. Wednesday.

The car that struck the boy was driven by A.E. Dreese, West Maple Avenue, a former pastor of the North Center Church and now employed at the Geneva Metal Wheel Co. Mrs. Dreese told Geneva authorities that the lad rode from between two parked cars near the Pleasant Street intersection.

The elderly driver, well-known in Geneva church and community circles, said the youngster was directly in front of the care "before I had a chance to stop." Taken to Community Hospital at about 4:15, the boy died five minutes later.

Ashtabula County Coroner, C.C. Webster, Geneva, and Patrolman Archie Drought, who jointly investigated the accident, exonerated Mr. Dreese of any blame. It was reported that the driver of the car had just left his work at The Geneva Metal Wheel Co. and was on his way home. He was travelling at a moderate speed, officials said.

Officials reported that the boy's death resulted from a fractured skull and broken neck.

Young Striffler was just beginning to take deserved pride in his newspaper route. Wednesday night was his third night ont he route which he carried from the Geneva Bus Station. Delivering the Ashtabula Star-Beaso in the northern portion of the village, the youngster had just started his delivery when he was hit by the car. Prior to Wednesday night, he had been accompanied by the boy who had formerly operated the newspaper route.

When Philip was brought into the Community Hospital his newpaper sack accompanied him. Unable to identify the youngster immediately, Patrolman Drought called the bus station, from where the lad carried the papers, and found out that boy's name. The family was notified at once.

Father of Roy Philip Striffler is Rev. R.J. Striffler, Geneva Congregational Church pastor, one of Geneva's best known and most highly regarded ministers.

Philip was a faithful member of his Sunday School class at the Congregational Church and was keenly interested in the Cub Scout movement which was started in Geneva early this year. He was in the sixth grade at school. The lad was a music pupil of Miss Harriet Webster, East Main Street.

Roy Philip Striffler was born at Oberline, June 10, 1928. At the time the Striffler's residence was in North Fairfield, Ohio.

Besides his mother and father, the youngster is survived by a sister, Martha Anne; two brothers, David and Foster; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler, Cass City, Michigan.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An article from the Cass City Chronicle published in June 1950, and reprinted in "Down Memory Lane" on page three of the Friday, June 8, 155 issue, stated that Mrs. Wm. D. Stiffler, who was 80 years old last September, had four granchildren graduate from High School in June, 1950. They were Joyce Fry of Cass City, Doris Southworth of Elkton, Marjorie Orr of Pigeon, and Foster Striffler of New Baltimore.

Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Foster L. Striffler assisted in the development of the automatic pilot for the Sikorsky helicopter at the Leer Co., Grand Rapids, where he is employed in connection with his studies at the University of Cincinnati. Volume 18 of the same publication reported he had graduated from the University of Cincinnati in June, 1955 with his degree in Electrical Engineering. He had accepted employment with Hazeltine Electronics Corporation of Little Neck, Long Island, New York. As of the publication of Volume 22 in 1959, Foster had resigned from Hazeltine and accepted a new position with Sanders Associates in Nasua, New Hampshire. Volume 26 of the saem periodical, published in September, 1966, reported that he and his wife, of Lexington, Mass., were the parents of William Lee Striffler. Volume 27 reported that they were the parents of another child, Stefan Foster Striffler, and that they were residents of Falmouth, Massachusetts. It was also reported in Volume 27 that Foster had accepted a position as a research assistant with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Woods Hole, Mass. The Institute owns the midget submarine "Alvin" which rescued the atomic bomb off the coast of Spain in 1966. The 1968 issue reported that he was among a group of scientists from Italy, France and England that met in Malta to survey a defined area of the Mediterranean Sea.

Obituary

New London, CT - Foster Lee Striffler of New London passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 8, 2008.

He was born on March 11, 1932, in Detroit, Mich., and grew up in Geneva, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in 1955. He later received his master of science degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.

Foster made his home in the New London area for several years while working at the Naval Underwater Warfare Center. During those years, he authored and co-authored several patents.

As an incessant learner, he never stopped expanding his mind in either his work or in his personal life. He continued his electrical engineering endeavors beyond retirement, working on several new inventions. He enjoyed sailing and operated a crane at the local boat yard. He also enjoyed woodworking and made furniture and toys for family members. He took many educational Elderhostel trips, traveling locally, nationally, and internationally. Foster had a fondness for visiting new places and revisiting special favorites.

He is survived by his brother, William David Striffler of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Martha Staton of Windham, N.H.; and sons, William Striffler and wife, Genevieve, of Falmouth, Mass., Stefan Striffler and wife, Lisa, of Mount Joy, Pa., and Ian Striffler of Leominster, Mass. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Second Congregational Church in New London with the Reverend Edward Cornell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in memory of Foster L. Striffler.

Byles Memorial Home, New London, is assisting the family.

Published in THE DAY on 10/12/2008 www.theday.com

Foster married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Vol. 5, September 1, 1941, reported that "Don Southworth was graduated in June, 1941 by the Elkton High School. Last November, Don attended the Chicago Intermational Livestock Show. In May, he attended the State convention of the F.F.A. in Lansing, and while there received his State Farmers' Degree. He has just returned from a two weeks's stay at Camp Minnewaca near Shelby, Mich. Don is state reporter for the state F.F.A., and was awarded this vacation at camp because of his hard work." The 1962 issue of the Broadcast reported that the Don Southworths had a new farm at 3407 Crown Road in Elkton. It had been named the "Ponderosa" because of the many pine trees in the farm yard.

Donald married Elizabeth Ann Parham on 4 Jan 1947 in St. Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan. Elizabeth was born on 27 Oct 1924 in Burr Oak Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan; died on 6 May 2016 in Elkton, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Ray Vernon Wakefield about 1947 in Elkton, Huron County, Michigan. Ray was born on 18 Nov 1924 in Elkton, Huron County, Michigan; died on 14 Dec 2016 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 13 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 4, 1950, reported that Doris Southworth, a granddaughter of Mrs. William D. Striffler, had graduated from Elkton High School.

An article from the Cass City Chronicle published in June 1950, and reprinted in "Down Memory Lane" on page three of the Friday, June 8, 155 issue, stated that Mrs. Wm. D. Stiffler, who was 80 years old last September, had four granchildren graduate from High School in June, 1950. They were Joyce Fry of Cass City, Doris Southworth of Elkton, Marjorie Orr of Pigeon, and Foster Striffler of New Baltimore

Doris J. Leipprandt, 82 of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at home.

Doris June Southworth was born in Elkton on June 3, 1932, and was the daughter of George and Florence (Striffler) Southworth. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1950 and attended St. Clair Community College. She was united in marriage to D. Charles Leipprandt at St. Paul's Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elkton, on April 13, 1951. Chuck preceded her in death on April 18, 2015.

In addition to being a homemaker throughout her lifetime, Doris worked for three years at Thumb National Bank in Pigeon. She was an active member of Hayes United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, was a delegate to the Annual Church Conference, and was active with the United Methodist Women. Having a great interest in children and youth, Doris served on both the district and local level as youth counselor. Doris led youth mission, camping, canoeing and ski trips. She also served two stints as Girl Scout leader.

Active for nine years on the Huron County Social Services Board (Family Independence Agency), she was also president of the District Board and served on the Michigan County Social Services Association. She was active on the Board of Directors for the Huron County Medical Care Facility when the first addition was built. Doris was also a member of the Pigeon District Library Board, the Pigeon Worthwhile Club, and Farm Bureau Lucky 50.

Her survivors include four children, Janice (Donald) Hall of Trussville, Alabama, Timothy (Debra) Leipprandt of Elkton, Philip (Sherry) Leipprandt of Sand Point, and Julee (Jeffrey) Lockard of Winfield, Illinois; honorary son and former exchange student, Felipe Uribe (Tatiana, Samuel, Emilio); grandchildren: Jeffery Hall, Timothy (Stacey) Hall, Stephanie (Michael) Ouellette, Rebecca Gettel, Nicole (Luc) Bergsma, Ashley Leipprandt, Dr. Philip (Tabatha) Leipprandt, Christopher (Kimberly) Leipprandt, Cody Leipprandt, Jakob Lockard, Jonah Lockard, and Joshua Lockard; and great-grandchildren: Ana, Collin, Aidan, Austin, Elle, Jax, Sophia, Charlie, Luke, Logan, Keaton, Bryce, Abbie, and Eli Dewitt. Doris is also survived by her sister, Dorothy (Ray) Wakefield of Adrian; brother, Duane (Celia) Southworth of Flint; sister-in-law, Bette (Scottie) Scott of Elkton; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, preceding her in death were her granddaughter, Kristi Lee Leipprandt; grandson-in-law, Thomas W. Gettel; and brother, Don Southworth.

The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Hayes United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Karl Zeigler officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery.

Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com

VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON

Doris married DeWitt Charles Leipprandt on 13 Apr 1951 in Elkton, Huron County, Michigan. DeWitt was born on 4 Mar 1927 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan; died on 18 Apr 2015 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; was buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Volume 13 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 4, 1950, reported that Joyce Fry, a granddaughter of Mrs. William D. Striffler, had graduated from Cass City High School.

An article from the Cass City Chronicle published in June 1950, and reprinted in "Down Memory Lane" on page three of the Friday, June 8, 155 issue, stated that Mrs. Wm. D. Stiffler, who was 80 years old last September, had four granchildren graduate from High School in June, 1950. They were Joyce Fry of Cass City, Doris Southworth of Elkton, Marjorie Orr of Pigeon, and Foster Striffler of New Baltimore.

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that she was to attend Gale Institute in Minneapolis as a student for special training for Air Lines. Volume 15 of the same periodical reported she had completed her studies in December.

Obituary

Joyce Willard, age 82, of Port Austin and formerly of Port Huron died May 24, 2014 in Blue Water Hospice Home after a short illness. She was born February 29, 1932 in San Luis Obispo, California and was raised in Cass City, Michigan. She lived and worked in Port Huron for over 30 years, and for the past 25 years in Port Austin. She married Hal Willard on June 27, 1953 in Cass City. He preceded her in death on October 21, 1968.

Joyce worked as a school secretary for many years at Central High School, Woodrow Wilson, and Port Huron Northern. When her children were young, she established the Lakeport School Library and in retirement, enjoyed working at the Port Austin Twp. Library. She was Treasurer of the Broken Rocks Association in Port Austin for many years. She enjoyed living on Lake Huron. Joyce always welcomed friends, family and anyone who wanted to stop by to talk and enjoy her view. She was widely known for being strong, intelligent, independent, loving and generous.

Joyce leaves behind her children, Mark (Janet) Willard, and Julie (Mark) Maxwell, her 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (fiance' Jeffrey Richards) Maxwell, Brian Maxwell, Brandon Willard, and Brooke Willard, and a nephew Jon Edwards. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jessie Berriman.

A memorial service will take place at 11 AM Friday in the Smith Family Funeral Home - North, 1525 Hancock Street with The Rev. William Wright of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-8 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Austin Twp. Library.

www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Florence married Harold "Hal" Duane Willard on 27 Jun 1953 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Harold was born on 21 Nov 1931 in Caseville, Huron County, Michigan; died on 21 Oct 1968 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that Jessie graduated from Cass City High School. She was planning to attend the University of Michigan in the fall after receiving a Regents Alumni Scholarship. The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 15, September 1, 1952, noted that she spent some time in New York with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gramespacher of San Luis Obispo, California prior to their trip to Germany to see Mrs. Gramespacher's mother. As of the September, 1956 publication of Volume 19, it was reported that Jessie was a June graduate of Wayne State University, and would teach the sixth grade in Lynchburg, Virginia in the Fall. The September 7, 1963 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 23), reported that she had received her Masters Degree in Education at Wayne State and would assume the position of Counselor in the Ferndale Junior High in the fall.

In her mother's 1970 obituary, she was listed as Jessica Berriman of Ferndale. She was listed as Jessie Berriman on the SSDI, with her last benefit address shown as Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.

Jessica married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessica married Paul Martin Berriman on 16 Jul 1967 in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan. Paul was born on 3 Jul 1933; died on 16 Nov 1980 in Troy, Oakland County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beatrice married Carlton J. Rondo before 1952. Carlton was born on 29 Sep 1921; died on 28 Apr 1988 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
July 23, 1986

Judith Ann Finkbeiner

Mrs. Judy Finkbeiner, 46, a lifelong resident of Cass City, succumbed Sunday, July 13, at her home after a long illness.

She was born March 15, 1940, in Cass City, the daughter of Clark and Myrtle (Walters) Helwig.

Miss Helwig was united in marriage to Donald Finkbeiner Oct. 11, 1958, in Cass City where they made their home.

She was past president of the Cass City Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Cass City.

Mrs. Finkbeiner is survived by her husband, Donald; five sons, Mr Jeffrey Finkbeiner, USN, Norfolk, Va., Jim, Clark and Donald, all at home; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Susan) Kady II of Gagetown, Sally and Sharon, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Helwig of Cass City, and two grandsons.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dawn, and one brother, William.

She was taken from Little's Funeral Home Thursday to the Salem United Methodist Church to lie in state until 1 p.m., time of funeral services. Rev. Clare Patton, pastor, officiated.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

Judith married Donald Hendrick Finkbeiner on 11 Oct 1958 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Donald was born on 23 Jan 1937 in Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 24 Apr 2022 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 19, 1958
Page One

Willam Helwig Dies in Tractor Accident

William B. Helwig, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Helwig of Cass City, was killed in a tragic accident Wednesday afternoon, June 11, when he was pinned under the wheel of a tractor on Bay City-Forestville Road, about five miles east of Gagetown.

He and a companion, Walter W. Jezewski, 14, had been driving the tractors in zig-zag fashion on the road when the accident occurred.

Marshal William Wood and Bad Axe State Police Troopers Ronald Warner and Noel Rowe investimaged. John Zinnecker was a witness to the accident and described the travel of the tractors.

The machines had been taken from the Helwig farm without the knowledge of William's parents.

Coroner Benson Collon of Caro said death was due to a crushed chest, internal hemorrhage and a broken back.

William had just completed his freshman year at Cass City High School. He was born in Cass City June 24, 1943, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Helwig.

Surviving, besides his parents, are a sister, Judith Ann, at home, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Helwig of Cass City.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home. Rev. S.R. Wurtz, pastor of the Evangelical United Brethern Church, officiated.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2008)

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]