Fannie Striffler

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Cass City Chronicle
Friday, December 9, 1938
Vol. 33, Number 37.
Page One

Mrs. Maier's Funeral Held Tuesday

Funeral services were held at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the home, corner of Third and Sherman Streets, for Mrs. Jacob Maier, 82, who passed away Sunday, December 4. Dr. R.N. Holsaple, pastor of the Cass City Evangelical Church, and Rev. C.P. Bayless, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated and interment was in Elkland Cemetery.

Fanny Striffler was born in Lee County, Iowa, February 17, 1856. When a little girl she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Striffler, to the bordering state of Missouri. Here they lived until some time after the Civil War when they again made their home in Iowa, remaining there unitl a year after her mother's death, April 17, 1874, when they came to Michigan.

In 1878, she was united in marriage with Jacob Maier, who passed away March 11, 1925. Two daughters also preceded the mother in death.

Mrs. Maier is survived by two sons, Edward and Frederick, both prominent business men of Cass City; a daughter, Miss Laura, who lived with her mother, and one sister, Mrs. Samuel Benkelman, also of Cass City.

Unselfishness, courage, wisdom, and a great love for humanity stand out as bright gemes in the life of this devoted mother.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

Fannie married Jakob "Jacob" Maier in Apr 1879 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Jakob (son of Jakob Maier and Sophia Krapf) was born in Sep 1853 in Kleineislingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 10 Mar 1925 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, January 23, 1931
"Thirty-five years ago: January 24, 1896"
At the Evangelical church, the following Sunday School officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Supt., Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER; ass't supt., Mrs. Mary BENKELMAN; sec., J. MAIER; treas., Adam BENKELMAN; librarian, Miss Lillie STRIFFLER; ass't librarian, Miss Maud MAIER; organist, Miss Martha STRIFFLER; ass't organist, Oscar LENZNER.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 31, 1903
Page One

Beautiful Life Ended
Mrs. Harry Young's Death Is Mourned by the Entire Community

One of the saddest deaths which has taken place in recent years in our community occured at the home of Harry Young last Monday noon, when his most estimable companion passed away after a brief illness of ten days duration. Mrs. Young was afflicted with heart trouble for many years but at no time did her relatives consider her condition necessarily serious. In fact, under ordinary circumstances she might have lived for many years to come. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, July 15, she went to the woods to pick berries and in the evening she attended a ladies reception where she became frightened--and the following Friday her condition was such that medical aid became nessary. Her delicate condition had been overtaxed and after a few days suffering which at times was of an excruciating character, the brittle ties of life were broken and her burdened spirit fled to the land of rest. The writer of this was acquainted with Mrs. Young from early childhood, she was a kind, sweet spirited girl, to whom parents, brothers, sisters, and all who learned to know her were greatly attached. Her death is a grevious loss. She will be missed not only the the immediate relatives but by a large circle of friends.

Mrs. Maude Young was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Maier and was born at the Joseph Striffler farm home, March 28, 1880. She was married to Harry Young, January 1, 1902. In early life she became a member of the Evangelical church, later she became an active worker in Sunday School and Young People's Alliance, and only recently she joined with the Rebecca lodge of Cass City. The funeral although private was largely attended and was held on Wednesday, Dr. Gifford assisted by Rev. Soldan, officiating. The floral offerings were beautiful and showed how highly the deceased was esteemed by her many friends. From outside of the city there was in attendance, Mrs. Cutting and Frank Young and little daughter of Detroit, a sister and brother of Mr. Young.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

Maude married Harry Young on 1 Jan 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Harry was born on 7 Nov 1874 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Sep 1953 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 28 Sep 1953 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Friday, April 16, 1948
Vol. 42, Number 51.
Page One

Well Known Photographer Died Here Saturday

Edward G. Maier, 64, well known as a photographer in Cass City, passed away Saturday night in his home on East Third St., where he had been ill, for about six weeks. Funeral services were held at the Douglas Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John Safran, pastor of the Methodist Church, and interment was made in Elkland cemetery. He is survived by a sister, Miss Laura Maier, and a brother, Fred Maier, both of Cass City.

Mr. Maier was born in Cass City June 19, 1883. Following his education in the public school here, he was employed for several years as a marble cutter by Hill & Parent, monument dealers, and then went to the Photo School of Engraving at Essingham, Ill. After his graduation from that school, he entered business with his father, Jacob Maier, in the photo studio, and after the death of the elder Maier, he conducted the photographic business here for many years. Because of failing health, he disposed of the business in June, 1946, to Fritz Neitzel.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

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Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 2, 1917
Vol. 13, No. 27.
Page One

Mrs. Harry Young
City Saddened by Death of Business Man's Companion

Cass City was saddened Modnay when it hear of the premature death of Mrs. Harry Young at one o'clock that morning. Mrs. Young had been very ill for several weeks from a complication of diseases. All that human skill could possibly do was done, a city specialist and four other doctors having been in attendance.

Miss Bertha Maier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Maier, was bon in Cass City August 28, 1886, and has spent her entire life in this village. On Feb. 12, 1905, she was united in marriage with Harry Young, proprietor of the Cass City Meat Market.

Mrs. Young was of a quiet and retiring nature which led her to hide her best qualities from public gaze, but they were revealed to those who enjoyed her acquantance. Her devotion to those she loved would make a bright chapter in any life. She was a member of the Evangelical church and of Venus Rebekah Lodge.

Mrs. Young is survived by her sorrowing husband, parents, one sister, Miss Laura Maier, and two brothers, Fred and Edward. One sister, Maude, preceded her in death.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the residence with Rev. J.W. Hamblin in charge of the services. Relatives present from out of town were Robt. and Theodore Young of Tilsonburg, Ont., and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young and Mrs. Jas. Cutting and daughter, Viola, all of Detroit.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):
Census Information:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 21 April 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 6A Stamped 137
Main Street
148-148
Young, Harry Hd M W 31 M2 Canada English England/English England/English Butcher Own Shop
Young, Bertha Wf F W 21 M1 0 0/0 Canada English Germany/German New York/English

Bertha married Harry Young on 12 Feb 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Harry was born on 7 Nov 1874 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Sep 1953 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 28 Sep 1953 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fred worked as a butcher, from 1924 to 1941 with his brother-in-law, Harry Young, and from 1941 to 1956 in partnership with Jim Gross.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 17, 1963

Fred Maier Dies in Local Hospital

Fred W. Maier, 74, retired businessman, died early Monday in Cass City Hospital, where he had been a patient for several weeks.

Son of the late Jacob and Fannie Striffler Maier, he was born in Cass City July 13, 1888. He and Miss Fern Cooley of Cass City were married Aug. 29, 1938, in Lafayette, Ohio.

Surviving are his widow; one sister, Miss Laura Maier of Cass City, and two cousins, Joseph and Ward Benkelman of Cass City.

Funeral services were to be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Douglas Funeral Home with the Rev. James Braid officiating. Burial was to be in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

Frederick married Fern Nan Cooley on 29 Aug 1938 in Fayette, Fayette County, Ohio. Fern was born on 19 Jun 1889 in Grant Township, Huron County, Michigan; died on 10 Feb 1988 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, December 9, 1982

Miss Maier dies Friday

Laura Maguerite Maier, 82, a lifelong resident of Cass City, died Friday at her home.

She was born March 21, 1900, in Cass City, the daughter of Jacob and Fanny Striffler Maier. Miss Maier's family originated and operated a photography shop and a meat business in Cass City that covered a span of nearly 100 years.

Miss Maier was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Cass City, the United Methodist Women and the Cass City Art Club.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Fern Maier of Cass City, and one cousin, Ward Benkelman, also of Cass City. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, with Rev. P. Thomas Wachterhauser of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Cass City officiating.

Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

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