George Wilhelm Helwig

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Mich., Friday, January 26, 1917

George Helwig
Grief over death of wife on January 4 Hastened his End

George Helwig, for 36 years a resident of Elkland Township, passed away at his home shortly after the noon hour Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the age of 69 years. Mr. Helwig has been a sufferer of heart trouble for a number of years. Grief over the death of his wife, who passed away on January 4 aggravated his disease and brought to an end his earthly career just 20 days of after that of his companion. Geo. Helwig was born in Lancaster, N.Y., on April 1, 1847. On Feb. 10, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Warner and in 1881 they with their children moved from Lancaster to Cass City and established a home on the farm 2 1/2 miles east of the village where Mr. and Mrs. Helwig enjoyed life until they anwered the summons of the Death Angel. Mr. Helwig was a respected citizen and for many years was a member of the school board in his district. In Lancaster, he united with the M.E. church, and after coming to Cass City, he became a member of the local Evangelical church and was among its most faithful attendants. Health and weather permitting, Mr. Helwig was sure to be in his accustomed place in the Sunday service. He served the society as trustee and class leader and for a time presided as Sunday School superintendent of the schoolhouse on the county line. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon--at the house at one o'clock and at the Evangelical church at two.

Deceased is survived by ten children, Mrs. Grant McCONNELL, Mrs. Geo. BURTLE, Mrs. Samuel JAUS, Mrs. Harve KLINKMAN, Mrs. Clare SPURGEON, Edward and Samuel HELWIG, all of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. COOPER of Flint, and Miss Minnie and George HELWIG, both of Lancaster, NY, three brothers, Jacob and Wm. HELWIG of Cass City, and Samuel HELWIG of Lancaster, NY, and four sisters, Mrs. J.H. STRIFFLER of Cass City, Mrs. Thos. MANN, Mrs. Andrew NICKERT and Mrs. Frank SIMMETT, all of Carson City, Mich.

Sue Finkbeiner-Labuhn notes that George Helwig, her ancestor, gave the land to the EUB church in order for them to build their sanctuary and parsonage.

(Research):
Census Information:

1880 Federal Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace O
ccupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George HELWIG Self M Male W 33 NY Farmer BAV ALSACE
Catherine HELWIG Wife M Female W 29 NY Keeping House GER GER
Harriet HELWIG Dau S Female W 9 NY NY NY
Minnie HELWIG Dau S Female W 7 NY NY NY
Clara HELWIG Dau S Female W 6 NY NY NY
Edward HELWIG Son S Male W 3 NY NY NY
Lena HELWIG Dau S Female W 1 NY NY NY
Source Information:
Census Place Lancaster, Erie, New YorkFamily History Library Film 1254827 NA Film Number T9-0827Page Number 38A

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 9 and 11 June 1900 By John Marshall
SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 5B
George Helwig Hd W M Apr 1847 53 M 30 NY NY NY Farmer
Catharine Helwig Wf W F Jany 1861 39 M 30 10/10 NY NY NY
Clara Helwig Dtr W F Apr 1874 26 S NY NY NY
Eddie Helwig Dtr (sic) W F (sic) July 1877 22 S NY NY NY
Lena Helwig Dtr May 1879 21 S W F NY NY NY
Samuel Helwig Son W M May 1882 18 S Mich NY NY
Catherine Helwig Dtr W F Feby 1884 16 S Mich NY NY
George Helwig Son W Mich Aprl 1886 14 S NY NY
Cora Helwig Dtr W F Sep 1888 11 S Mich NY MY
Milerga Helwig Dtr W F Aug 1893 6 S Mich NY NY

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 of April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121
6-6
Helwig, George Head M W 63 m1 40 NY Germany/German Germany/German Farmer
Helwig, Catherine Wf F W 59 m1 40 10/10 NY Pa Germany/German
Helwig, Kate Dtr F W 26 S Mich NY NY
Helwig, Cora Dtr F W 21 S Mich NY NY
Helwig, Minerva DTR F W 16 S Mich NY NY

George married Catherine Warner on 10 Feb 1870 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Catherine was born on 14 Jan 1851 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 4 Jan 1917 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 5, 1950, Page Ten

Mrs. Grant McConnell Passed Away Sunday After Long Illness
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet McConnell, 79, widow of Grant McConnell, were held
Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. in the Evangelical United Brethren Church of which she was a member. Fev. S. P. Kirn officiated and burial was made in Elkland cemetery. Mrs. McConnell, ill for 14 months since breaking a hip, died Sunday, afternoon in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hiller.

She was born in Lancaster, N. Y., on Christmas Day, 1870, and at the age of ten years came with her parents, the late George and Catherine Warner Helwig, to this vicinity. On April 21,1892, she was married to Grant McConnell who died 18 years ago. Two sisters, Mrs. Sam Jaus and Mrs. Kate Cooper also preceded her in death.

She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Hiller, two grandchildren, Floyd Hiller of Cass City and Mrs. Francis (Irene) Karner of Clio; two great grandchildren; four sisters, Miss Minnie Helwig, Mrs. Clara Bartle and Mrs. Cora Klinkman, of Cass City and Mrs. Russell (Minerva) Sherman, of Caro; and three brothers; Edward and Samuel Helwig of Cass City and George Helwig of Buffalo, N.Y.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2014)

Harriet married General Grant McConnell on 21 Apr 1892 in Tuscola County, Michigan. General was born on 25 Jul 1864 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 8 Apr 1932 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 11 Apr 1932 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a BARTLE.

Notes:

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

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Helwig and children, Clark and Marie, were guests a the Chas. Patterson home.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, August 27, 1959
Page 12

Services for Long Time Resident Today

Funeral services for Edward Helwig were held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Cass City. The Rev. Stanley Kirn of Columbiaville officiated.

Mr. Helwig was born in Lancaster, New York, in 1877, son of the late George and Catherine Warner Helwig. He came to this community with his parents when a child and has been a member of the Cass City EUB church since. He served as Sunday School superintendent for 17 years.

In 1906 he married Miss Mary Striffler in Cass City and following their marriage they made their home on a farm on Schwegler Road where they have lived since. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1956.

Mr. Helwig had been in ill health for three years and died at his residence Monday.

Surviving are his wife; son son, Clark, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Klinkman and Mrs. Clara Bartle, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Russell (Minerva) Sherman of Caro; one brother, George Helwig of Buffalo, N.Y.; one grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

Little's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):
1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 of April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121
12-12
Helwig, Edward Head M W 33 M1 3 NY NY NY
Helwig, Mary Wf F W 30 m1 3 0 Mich NY Germany/German

Edward married Mary Pauline Striffler on 26 Sep 1906. Mary (daughter of Christian Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary Anna" Rommel) was born on 11 Nov 1878 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 8 Jan 1967 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 11 Jan 1967 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 15, 1931
Page Eight

Mrs. Samuel Jaus

Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel Jaus were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Evangelical church. Rev. C.F. SMITH officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. Lena Katie HELWIG was born May 1, 1879, at Lancaster, New York, and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George HELWIG, to Cass City when two years of age. They settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles east of town. She was married to Samuel JAUS March 12, 1902, and they have since made their home on a farm 3 miles north and 1 1/2 miles east of town. Mrs. JAUS has been poorly for some time and has been confined to her bed the last six weeks. She was taken to the Morris hospital Wednesday of last week, and passed away Saturday afternoon, May 9.

Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Minnie Edith, at home. A son, George Alvin, died February 12, 1921. She also leaves three brothers and six sisters, Mrs. Grant McCONNELL, Mrs. George BARTLE, Samuel HELWIG and Mrs. Harve KLINKMAN, all of Cass City, Miss Minnie HELWIG of Lancaster, New York, Edward HELWIG of Bad Axe, Mrs. William COOPER of Flint, George HELWIG of Buffalo, New York, and Mrs. Russell SHERMAN of Caro. All the brothers and sisters attended the funeral. Mrs. Jaus was a member of the Cass City Evangelical church and the Woman's Missionary Society, and a member of Elkland Arbor, A.O.O.G.

Lena married Samuel Jaus on 12 Mar 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Samuel (son of Johann Georg Jaus and Christina Benkelman) was born on 10 Dec 1878 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 28 Apr 1952 in Michigan; was buried on 1 May 1952 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
72-75
Helwig, Samuel W Hd M W 37 M Mich NY NY Farmer
Helwig, Laura L Wf F W 34 M NY NY NY
Helwig, Calvin L Son M W 6/2 S Mich Mich NY

Family/Spouse: Laura L. Klinkman. Laura was born on 8 Sep 1885; died on 25 Apr 1970; was buried on 28 Apr 1970 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

George Helwig and two children of Buffalo, N.Y. were here the first of the week the guests of Mr. Helwig's brothers, Edward and Samuel, and other relatives.

The 1950 obituary of his sister, Harriett Helwig McConnell, shows him still as a resident of Buffalo.

Cora married Harvey Klinkman on 10 Feb 1914 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Harvey (son of Otto C. Klinkman and Maggie May Hutchinson) was born on 6 Jun 1889 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 8 Dec 1947 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 11 Dec 1947 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minerva married Russell Sherman before 1921. Russell was born before 1893; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, September 10, 1968, Page Three

Mrs. Hiller Dies In Nursing Home

Mrs. Laura Heller died Saturday, Sept. 5, at Stevens Nursing Home, where she had beena patient two years.

Mrs. Hiller was bonr in Cass City Nov. 11, 1894, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grant McConnell.

She was married to Hacob Hiller in Cass City April 3, 1918, and they made their home in Cass City. Mrs. Hiller wasa member of the EUB Church.

She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Irene) Karner of Clio; one son, Floyd Hiller of Jackson, and five grandchildren.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2010)

Laura married Jacob Hiller on 3 Apr 1918 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Jacob was born about 1888 in Michigan; died on 29 Feb 1968 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [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]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
February 18, 1921
Page One

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

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

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

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

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

Besides his parents, he leaves one sister, Minnie.

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

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

Source:

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

Notes:

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

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, March 26, 1986
Page 10

Minnie Jaus

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

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

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

Notes:

Elkland Township Cemetery records show that he was a veteran of World War II, and married to Ann Jarvis.

Family/Spouse: Ann Gurtrude Jarvis. Ann was born on 12 Mar 1920; died on 28 Nov 1992; was buried on 1 Dec 1992 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MAXINE SHERMAN O'DELL,
92, of Deford, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro, following a long illness. She was born August 3, 1921 in Caro to Russell and Minerva (Helwig) Sherman. She married Quenton W. "Cutch" O'Dell March 24, 1942 in Caro. He died August 21, 1976.

Maxine graduated from Caro High School in 1938 and then attended County Normal graduating with a teaching degree. She taught at Hillside School for two years. Maxine then worked for Thumb Laundry in Caro. During World War II Maxine worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" at a machine gun factory in Caro. She worked as a social worker for the Tuscola County Department of Social Services for 17 years. Maxine was a former member of Sutton Sunshine United Methodist Church and now a member of Deford Community Church. She was a volunteer at Deford Christian Academy. Maxine enjoyed crocheting (making many afghans), reading Christian Inspirational Fiction and Mysteries. She also collected teddy bears.

Maxine is survived by her son, Wesley C. (Gloria) O'Dell of Mayville; daughter, Marcia (Ron) Mozden of Deford; grandchildren: Shelley (Blaine) de Beaubien, Susan (Kevin) Ruiz, Jeffrey (Patty) O'Dell, Scott (Rebecca) O'Dell, Timothy (Bobbie) Mozden, Christina (Garrett) Gordon, Matthew (Chantel) Mozden; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandsons; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Allen (Barbara) Sherman.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Pastor David Cooper of Deford Community Church officiating. Interment will be in Ellington Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Deford Christian Academy. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

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

Family/Spouse: Frances "Frank" Karner. Frances was born on 28 Sep 1915; died on 11 Mar 2003; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, 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]

Notes:

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)