Elizabeth Wagner

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 24, 1911
Local Items, Page Four

Mrs. John Zinnecker went to Kingston Tuesday to visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Ross.


Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 21, No. 41
Friday, February 18, 1926

Mrs. Zinnecker's Funeral Held Today

Mrs. John Zinnecker passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Striffler, at Cass City, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, after a serious illness of two weeks' duration. Her health has been poor all winter. Funeral services will be conducted at the Striffler residence this (Friday) afternoon by Rev. C.F. Smith.

Elizabeth Wagner was born at Pirmesens, Germany on March 19, 1849. At the age of 19, she was united in marriage with John Zinnecker. Mr. Zinnecker came to the United States in 1868, his wife and baby daughter following him a year later. The family first settled at Ionia and later at Carson City. Mr. and Mrs. Zinnecker came to Cass City in 1880 and started farming operations on a farm three miles east of town. They lost their barn and farm produce in the fire of 1881, but were fortunate in saving their home. After a few years, they moved to Cass City where they resided until Mr. Zinnecker's death on June 18, 1924. Mrs. Zinnecker has made her home with her children since that time. She was a member of the Evangelical church at Cass City.

She leaves seven children, Mrs. W.D. Stiffler, and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Geo. Zinnecker of Montana, Wm. Zinnecker of Deford, Mrs. C.W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, California, and Mrs. John Thiel of Hobart, Indiana. Two children preceded the mother in death.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Elizabeth married Johannes "John" Zinnecker about 1868 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Johannes was born on 25 Nov 1848 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 18 Jun 1924 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
October 16, 1936
Local Happenings, Page 3

Mrs. W.D. Striffler left Wednesday morning to spend a few days with her daughters, Mrs. Ione STURM and Miss Mary STRIFFLER, in Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 13, 1950

Funeral of Mrs. Wm. D. Striffler Held Here Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. William D. Striffler were conducted at the Evangelical United Brethren Church by the pastor, Rev. S.R. Wurtz, on Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Elkland cemetery. Mrs. Striffler had been in poor health for the past two and one-half years and her death occurred at her summer home at Oak Beach, Mich., on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5. The body was taken to Little's Funeral Home at noon Sunday and lay in state until the funeral hour at 2:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Zinnecker was born in Pirmasens, Germany, Sept. 21, 1869. She came to this country with her parents, the late John and Elizabeth Wagner Zinnecker when she was less than a year old. They made their home in Ionia, Mich., and later moved to Carson City. In 1880, they came to Cass City.

She was united in marriage Dec. 6, 1892, in Cass City with William David Striffler. Following their marriage they made their home in Argyle, Michigan, where Mr. Striffler was engaged in the general mercantile business for about twenty years. In 1909 they purchased a farm in Elkland Township and in 1928 they retired from farming and made their home in Cass City. In 1942 they celebrated their golden anniversary. Mr. Striffler passed away March 5, 1949. Since that time Mrs. Striffler has made her home with her daughters. She was a member of long standing of the Evangelical United Brether Church of Cass City.

To mourn their loss are one son, Rev. Roy J. Striffler of New Baltimore, Michigan; five daughters, Mrs. R.H. Orr of Oak Beach, Mich., Mrs. Ione Sturn of Detroit, Mrs. Geo. Southworth of Elkton, Mrs. Wilma Fry of Cass City, and Mrs. E.B. Gardiner of Plymouth, Mich.; two brothers, Wm. Zinnecker of Cass City and Geo. Zinnecker of Moore, Montana; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Thiel of Gary, Indiana, and Mrs. Grover Blades of Arcadia, California; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Three sons, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Elizabeth married William David Striffler on 6 Dec 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. William (son of Christian Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary Anna" Rommel) was born on 21 Mar 1866 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan; died on 5 Mar 1949 in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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


November 29, 1888

Today is Sam and Mary's wedding day. Rev. N. Wienderlich performs the ceremony. I was not invited. Did you know Mr. Champion died last week. Archie has no hired man at present. Elmer Eastman was working for him but he is gone. Johnnie Zinnecker is going to work for his board this winter and go to school. George Zinnecker is a worker here now. Jake Striffler and family have gone to New York on a visit. Mrs. Waldon has a pair of artificial feet.


The son of John Zinnecker.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 19, 1911
Page Four
Local Items

Mrs. George Zinnecker and family, who have been the guests of relatives here for the past week, left Tuesday for Saginaw where they will make their future home.

Art Peck writes that in 1913, the family moved from Michigan to Devil's Lake, North Dakota in an immigrant wagon. George and Lydia later moved to Garfield County, Montana in 1918, where George engaged in ranching. In 1929, they moved to Lewiston, where he was employed as a carpenter for U.S. Gypsum in Heath. He and Lydia moved to Moore in 1937, where they spent there remaining years.

According the the 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast (Vol. 5, September 1, 1941), reported he and his wife were erecting a new home in Moore.

George married Lydia Striffler on 22 Nov 1893 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Lydia (daughter of Jacob Striffler and Luise "Louisa" Benkelman) was born on 20 Nov 1874 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 7 Mar 1957 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana; was buried in Moore Cemetery, Moore, Fergus County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

October 10, 1888

folks making syrup again. Mother and Mattie are helping in the sugar house and I am doing the housework. Charlie Yous is working for us again this fall. Johnnie Zinnecker hired out to Pa for a month, he may stay and go to school this winter. Dora Schenck has engaged to teach the Walmsley school. Walter Gamble and Lissie Ale are teaching the CC school. Mrs. John Doying died last Monday. Ada's funeral was yesterday. Peter Dodge is married to Sam's stepdaughter, got license in Caro at 8 pm, thene married at 2 am, lots of talk. Archie's father is married again to Albert Scarr's widow. Adam Muck has a girl, Del Landon a girl, Duncan Graham has a boy, Alex McKenzie a boy.


November 29, 1888

Today is Sam and Mary's wedding day. Rev. N. Wienderlich performs the ceremony. I was not invited. Did you know Mr. Champion died last week. Archie has no hired man at present. Elmer Eastman was working for him but he is gone. Johnnie Zinnecker is going to work for his board this winter and go to school. George Zinnecker is a worker here now. Jake Striffler and family have gone to New York on a visit. Mrs. Waldon has a pair of artificial feet.




Cass City Enterprise
Vol. XIV. No. 13.
March 8, 1895

John Zinnecker, Sr., received a dispatch on Wednesday stating that his son John who is in the northern woods is not expected to live. The same evening word came that he was dead and the body is expected to arrive here Saturday evening.

Cass City Enterprise
Vol. XIV. No. 14.
March 15, 1895

Last week mention was made of the death of John Zinnecker, Jr., which occured at Norway, Mich., the remains arriving here last Saturday. John was born at Ionia, Mich., June 13, 1874, and had spent about fifteen years of his life in this vicinity. He went north to the woods at the beginning of the season and sometime ago had to undergo a surgical operation. Before he had recovered from its effects he caught a severe cold and death was the result. The funeral was conducted by undertaker McKenzie at the M.E. Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. B.J. Baxter preached the sermon and the attendance was large. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, December 6, 1962
Page Six

Services Held for William Zinnecker

Funeral services were held Monday at Douglas Funeral Home for William Zinnecker, 86, a retired Novesta township farmer, following his death Saturday at Stevens Nursing Home.

A resident of the area for the past 84 years, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker. Born April 10, 1876, in Carson City, he came to Cass City with his parents when he was two years old.

He and Miss Lillian Wallace were married Oct. 21, 1902, in Cass City. She preceded him in death on Oct. 18, 1956. A son, Park Zinnecker, preceded him in death in 1959.

Surviving are: four sons, John of Cass City, Rev. Wallace of Dryden, Carl of Northville and Clark of Deford; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Thiel of Tuscon, Ariz.

The Rev. Melvin Vender, retired Presbyterian minister, officiated at the services and interment was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Novesta Township
21 and 22 Day of January, 1920
SD 7, ED 195, Sheet 11A
227-238
Zinnecker, William Hd M W 43 M Mich Alsace Lorraine/Germa
n Alsace Lorraine/German Farmer/General Farming
Zinnecker, Lillian Wf F W 35 M Mich Canada/English England/English
Zinnecker, John Son M W 15 S Mich Mich Mich
Zinnecker, Wallace Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Zinnecker, Carl Son M W 11 S Mich Mich Mich
Zinnecker, Park Son M W 9 S Mich Mich Mich
Zinnecker, Clark Son M W 7 S Mich Mich Mich

William married Lillian Wallace on 21 Oct 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Lillian was born on 10 Apr 1884 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 14 Oct 1956 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Carroll W. Clark, M. D. on 18 Jul 1912 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Carroll was born on 21 Jun 1862 in Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan; died on 2 May 1931 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 25, 1943, Page One

Well Known Matron Passed Away Here Saturday Evening

Mrs. Lester Bailey, a resident of this community for 61 years, passed away at Pleasant Home Hospital here Saturday evening, after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of the Evangelical Church. Entombment was in Elkland cemetery. Business houses closed during the funeral.

Catherine Zinnecker was born on a farm in Elkland Township, three miles east of Cass City, on Sept. 12, 1881, and in early childhood came with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, to Cass City where she has since resided. On her birthday in 1906, she was united in marriage with Lester Bailey.

Following her graduation from Cass City High School in 1899, she was employed as saleslady in business houses in Cass City, and through this contact, and for the past 17 years as reporter for the Chronicle, Mrs. Bailey became widely acquainted and enjoyed the friendship of a large number of people in this community. Sincerely devoted to her family and friends, her passing is widely mourned.

Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Evangelical Church, secretary of the Tri Sigma Sunday School class, and a member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Woman's Missionary Society. She was also active in Echo Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband, a local business man; four children, Darwin Bailey of Ypsilanti, Clare Bailey of Midland, Mrs. Richard VanWinkle of Wayne and Mrs. George Ranck of Berkley; eight grandchildren; two brothers, George Zinnecker of Moore, Mont., and Wm. Zinnecker of Deford; and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Striffler of Cass City, Mrs. Mary Clark of Pontiac, Mrs. Grover Blades of Glendale, California, and Mrs. Anna Thiel of Gary, Indiana.

Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Bailey, Ypsilanti; Mr. and Mrs. Clare Bailey, Midland; Mr. and Mrs. Richard VanWinkle, Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. George Ranck, Berkley; Mrs. Anna Thiel, Gary, Indiana; Mrs. Mary Clark, Pontiac; Mrs. Geo. Southworth, Elkton; Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Gardiner, Plymouth; Mrs. Ione Sturm, Detroit; Mrs. Carl Van Tine, Caro; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Zinnecker, Deford; Julius Haskell, Mrs. Mallory Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Coulter and granddaughter, all of Lapeer; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nique, Decker; Mr. and Mrs. Naaman Kerr, Kingston.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2009)

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 2B
South Seegar Street
42-43
Bailey, Lester Hd O $1800 M W 44 M@21 Mich Mich Mich Barbe
r Barber Shop
Bailey, Catherine Wf F W 48 M@25 Mich Germany Germany New Reporter Publishing
Bailey, Clare Z Son M W 19 S Mich Mich Mich
Bailey, Catherine E. Dtr F W 15 S Mich Mich Mich
Bailey, Lucile M Dtr F W 13 S Mich Mich Mich

Catherine married Lester Bailey on 12 Sep 1906 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Lester was born on 3 Jun 1886 in Ortonville, Oakland County, Michigan; died on 25 Oct 1965 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 27 Oct 1965 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret Zinnecker was in the Cass City High School class of 1901. (Cass City Chronicle, Friday, June 26, 1914, page three)

Cass City Chronicle
March 17, 1911
Local Items, Page 4
Grover Blades and Miss Margaret Zinnecker went to Kingston Wednesday to visit at the home of latter's sister, Mrs. Grover C. Ross.

Name Marguerite Blades
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 May 1959
Event Place Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date 13 Jun 1883
Birthplace Michigan
Gender Female
Father's Name Zinnecker
Mother's Name:

Citing this Record:
"California, Death Index, 1940-1997," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPWV-TH6 : accessed 18 Oct 2013), Marguerite Blades, 1959.

Marguerite married Grover Cleveland Blades on 16 Nov 1911 in Los Angeles County, California. Grover was born on 9 Jan 1885 in Michigan; died on 6 Oct 1958 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, September 10, 1964
Page Two

Zinnecker Family Meets Near Elkton

Seventy-five members of the John Zinnecker family gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. George Southworth, near Elkton, Sunday to honor Mrs. Anna THIEL of Gary, Ind.

Mrs. THIEL is the only living member of the original family and Mrs. Southworths' mother, Mrs. W.D. Stiffler, was a sister of Mrs. THIEL. Mrs. Mrs. Thiel were her three children and their families, Mrs. Betty TRACY and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur THOMPSON of Gary, Inc. and Mr. and Mrs. John THIEL and family of Lafaytette, Ind.

Others from out of state who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard ZINNECKER of Moore, Mont., Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth ZINNECKER and daughter, Dixie of Columbus, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. George STEINER and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ed FRITZ and family, all of Gary.

Mr. and Mrs. Don SOUTHWORTH entertained 25 younger members of the family at a picnic supper at their home. The Southworths served a buffet supper to the reminder of the group with Mrs. Leonard ZINNECKER and Mrs. E. B. GARDINER assisting.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):Census Records:

1930 Census

Indiana, Lake County, Hobart Twp, Second Ward
Sheet 13A Stamped 190
West Third Street
295-297
Thiel, John W Hd $10,000 M 52 M@32 Canada/English Canada/En
glish Canada/English 1898 Attorney General Practice
Thiel, Anna Wf F 45 M@25 Michigan Germany Germany
Thiel, Caroline E. Dtr F 17 Michigan Canada/English Michigan
Thiel, Florence Dtr F 15 Indiana Canada/English Michigan
Thiel, John W. Son M 12 Indiana Canada/English Michigan

Anna married John W. Thiel about 1910. John was born about 1878 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bertha Zinnecker was in the Cass City High School class of 1906. (Cass City Chronicle, Friday, June 26, 1914, page three)

Cass City Chronicle
December 2, 1921
Vol. 17, No. 29, Page 1

Mrs. Grover Ross Dead
Was Ill Less than a Week with Pneumonia

Mrs. Grover Ross passed away at her home in Royal Oaks Monday, Nov. 28, after less than a week's illness with pneumonia. The remains were brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, Tuesday evening, and funeral services were held there Thursday afternoon. Rev. F. L. Pohly, pastor of the Evangelical church officiating. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.

Bertha Zinnecker was born in Cass City on May 22, 1887. She attended the public school here, graduating from the high school with the class of 1906. On May 18, 1909,she was united in marriage with Grover Ross. They made their home in Kingston for a short time after which they moved to Caro where Mr. Ross was engaged in business for several years. Five years ago, they moved to Royal Oak where they have since resided. Mrs. Ross was a member of the Kedron Chapter, O. E. S., at Caro.

Besides her husband and three children, Marguerite, aged 11, June, 8, and Geraldine, 6, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zinnecker, five sisters, Mrs. W. D. Striffler and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Mrs. C. W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. John Thiel of Fary Indiana, and Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, Cal. and two brothers. William Zinnecker of Deford and Geo. Zinnecker of Vernalda, Montana.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2010)

Bertha married Grover Cleveland Ross on 18 May 1909 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Grover was born on 10 Jun 1888 in Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 22 Nov 1931 in Michigan. [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)

Louise married George Stinar on 29 Mar 1927 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana. George was born on 23 Jul 1897 in Streator, Lasalle County, Indiana; died on 12 Jul 1973 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Local Happenings
July 4, 1919
Page 4

John Zinnecker received a telegram this week from his grandson, Leonard Zinnecker, whose home is in Montana, that he arrived safely from overseas in New York on June 21. Mr. Zinnecker has been in France in Base Hospital.

Art Peck writes that in 1918, Leonard moved in Ingoma, Montana. He entered into the US Army at Camp Lewis on 20 Sept 1918, and served in France during World War I. After the war, he farmed at the head of Dry Creek 35 miles southwest of Jordan, Montana. He operated the Montana elevator in Moore for 18 years. He was adjuctant of the American Legion Post for 18 years, being a lifetime member.

According the the 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast (Vol. 5, September 1, 1941), Leonard Zinnecker, manager of the elevator at Moore, Montana, reported abundant crops in his community...the largest number of loads during the year brought in in one day was 128.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 11, published September 6, 1948, reported that he had left the Montana Elevator company in Moore after 22 years and was working for an insurance company.

Volume 19 of the same periodical, September 3, 1956, reported that Mark Leonard, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Zinnecker of Billings, Montana. This may be incorrect as Velma Leonard was 50 years old at the time. Additionally, no son by that name is included in Art Peck's list of children of Leonard and Velma.

Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zinnecker spent 4 months traveling and visiting relatives in Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Arizona and California. They traveled 11,000 miles.

Volume 28 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1968, reported that they had sold their home in Moore, Montana and retired to Mesa, Arizona.

Leonard married Velma Naomi Norbury on 16 May 1925 in Jordan, Garfield County, Montana. Velma was born on 24 Sep 1906 in Hume, Bates County, Montana; died on 8 Jun 1978 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Evelyn Hopper on 7 Aug 1980 in Helena, Lewis And Clark County, Montana. Evelyn was born on 17 Aug 1912 in Hilger, Fergus County, Montana; died on 16 Mar 1998 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed on the 1910 Huron County, MI census with the rest of his family, it appears he died young.

Helena married Hal B. Lucas on 7 Dec 1921 in Miles City, Cluster County, Montana. Hal was born in 1889 in Greencastle, Sullivan County, Montana; died on 3 Sep 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 12 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1949, reported that "Nellie's Post" a thoroughbred colt they owned and raised, won the second annual Montana Breeder's Futurity, and by doing so he is called the Champion running horse in Montana for 1949. The purse was about $1700.

Kathryn E. Miller

Kathryn E. Miller, age 93, of Billings died Sunday, March 28, 1999. She was born May 13, 1905, at Brookfield, Mich., the daughter of George and Lydia (Striffler) Zinnecker. At an early age she moved with her family to Eastern Montana. On May 19, 1923, she married Harry L. Miller in Jordan, Mont. They later moved to Billings.

Survivors include three son, Bob D. and wife Florence of Billings; Joe of Shepherd and Don of Billings; two daughters, Dorothy J. and husband Cork Mortensen of Helena, and Evelyn J. Miller of Stillman Valley, Ill; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband in 1992, son Jack, daughters Phyllis K. Standley, three brothers and two sisters.

Private graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Smith's Downtown Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Her granndaughter, Tina Miller Wright, remembers "seeing her in 3 places. The garden, the kitchen and the grocery store. She always had flowers and a great garden. She would let us pick a pepper or rhubarb or whatever was ready. She would send us home with cut flowers wrapped in a wet paper towel. She had beautiful lilacs, peonies, iris, etc.She was an excellent cook. Her cookies, popcorn balls, bread, english muffins, and most recipes were in her head. She always made Snitchbrot for Christmas. She said it wasn't hard to be a good cook, you just had to use good things to cook with. She was the cleanest woman, I ever knew. Everything neat and in it's place."

Kathryn married Harry Leon Miller on 19 May 1923 in Jordan, Garfield County, Montana. Harry was born on 4 May 1892 in Lemmon, Perkins County, South Dakota; died on 29 Jan 1992 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married three more times, to Eula, Matty, and Ruth.

According the the 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast (Vol. 5, September 1, 1941), Henry Zinnecker of Long Beach was working in the underground building of the ammunition branch of the Defense Program Project in Nevada.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944 reported that Henry Zinnecker attended the Degaussing School at Norfolk, Va. and was stationed on the USS Hackett, an Attack Transport Ship. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that Henry Zinnecker, EM1/c was in the South Pacific.

In Volume 10 of the same periodical, it was noted that he and a friend had opened the Signal Hill Cabinet and Repair Shop in Long Beach.

Volume 28 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 2, 1968, reported he had retired from a Civil Service Job and retired to Hemet, California.

Henry married Freda Tipton on 16 Sep 1934 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Freda was born before 1914; died in Oct 1943 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 12, 1916
Page Four
Local Items

Announcements have been received of the birth of a son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Zinnecker at Starkweather, North Dakota, on Tuesday, May 2. Kenneth C., is his name.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, April 24, 1936
Local Items
Page One

Kenneth Zinnecker of Moore, Montana, is a guest at the home of his uncle, Solomon Striffler, and other relatives here. Mr. Zinnecker brought two car loads of horses from Montana to Wisconsin, coming on to visit relatives in Detroit and Cass City. He will be taking back to Montana two new 1936 Terraplanes, drive one and towing the other.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Lt. Kenneth S. Zinnecker graduated from the Freeman Army Air Field on July 28, 1943 and was an instructor at the B-17 school at Loskbourn Army Air Base, Columbus, Ohio.

As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was an instructor on a B-29, and stationed in Alabama. In Volume 9, September 2, 1946, it was reported that he was atttending Ohio State University.

An article in Volume 10, September 1, 1947, indicated that he had been pledged into an honorary fraternity at Ohio State in recognition of his high scholastic attainment.

Volume 12 reported he was in the school of Optometry, and in Volume 13 it was noted that he had graduated from Ohio State with his B.S. in Optometry.


The 1966 BROADCAST reported that Dixie Zinnecker, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zinnecker of Columbus, Ohio graduated from High School and spent the summer in Hawaii as a Junior Supervisor at Puna College. She was set to enter Colorado Womans College in Denver in the fall.

Family/Spouse: Lola Cantrell. Lola was born on 29 Jan 1924; died on 15 Jun 2008 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Helen Andrews in Apr 1937 in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana. Helen was born before 1920; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Blanche Juanita McFadden on 29 Dec 1944 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Blanche was born on 22 Jan 1912; died in Feb 1993 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
June 24, 1904, page 4

Mr. and Mrs Wm. Zinnecker are the parents of a young son that came to their home last Friday.

Notes:

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...Members of the Class of '23 included Wallace Zinnecker

Notes:

Listed on the SSDI as D L Bailey. Karl Yoas indicates that he was married to a Gwen ??? (1905-1967).

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
June 2, 1939
Local Items
Page 3

Miss Caroline Elizabeth THIEL, daughter of Mrs. Anna THIEL, of Gary, Indiana, is a member of the 1939 class to graduate from Indiana University at Bloomington. Mrs. Thiel was formerly Anna Zinnecker of Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Notes:

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "School Days", it was noted that George J. Stinar was graduated from Lew Wallace H.S., Gary, Indiana, and set to join the Navy in the Fall. The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, September 1, 1947, further noted that PFC Stinar graduated from one of the training command's airplane mechanic training courses at Kessler Field. As of Volume 11, it was written that he had left Selfridge Field and successfully competed for the assignment to the flight of 16 F-80 "Shooting Star" jet planes making the first US Air Force transatlantic hop. He went to Maine, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, England and Germay on this three month good-will tour.

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lydiaann Fritz, age 79, of Portage, IN passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at her home. She was born in Gary, IN on December 7, 1933 to George and Louise (Zinnecker) Stinar. Lydiaann married Edward Fritz May 23, 1953. She was a homemaker who was devoted to her family. Lydiaann is survived by her husband, Edward; children: Sheryl (Harold) Diedrich, Karen (Jeffrey) Waite, Scott Fritz, Shaunda (Bob) Craigin, David (Maria) Fritz, Ed Cisarik, Patty (George) Demopoulos, Pat (Mich) Stanley, and John Cisarik; brothers: Walt (Mary) Stinar and Clare (Joan) Stinar; sister, Marge Brooks; and she was the best grandmother and babysitter to her 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George (Rose) Stinar; and granddaughter, Angela Waite. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 638 N. Calumet Road, Chesterton, IN with Father James Meade officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN with a wake service at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Family Resource Center, Adoption Agency, Chicago, IL or the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes

Lydiaann married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "Still in the Service of the U.S.A.", it was noted that Junior Zinnecker of Moore, Montana was stationed in Guam.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, dated September 1, 1947, reported that he was employed in the Billings Hudson Motor plant as parts man.

Art Peck wrote that Zip's ashes were scattered over Dead Man's Basin, a favorite spot. Art showed that he died in Salt Lake City, but as he is listed on the Montana State Death Index, it is being assumed he actually died somewhere in Montana.

ZINNECKER, JUNIOR, FRANCIS - 5/5/1988 - 45
Montana State Death Index 1980-1989 "Z"

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Junior married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that her graduated from Fergus County High School in Moort, Montana. At the time of the publication of Volume 16, in September 1953, he was serving in the armed forces, and stationed at Kessler Field in Mississippi. Volume 17 reported he was a Radio Operator on a cargo plane stationed in Texas. When Volume 18 was published, in September of 1955, he had been transferred to Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. As of the September, 1956 publication date of Volume 19, it was reported he was ready for discharge after a year in Greenland as a Radio Operator. In the 1962 issue, it was reported that they family had moved from Billings, Montana to the family farm in Moore, Montana.

Duane married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 8, September 3, 1945, in the column on page 2 titled "Around the World With Our Service Boys" it was written that "Jack Miller is stationed in the Phillippino Islands."


In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "Our Service Men Who Have Returned Home", it was noted that Jack Miller had returned to Sand Springs, Montana.

Notes:

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that Bob Miller was in Air Corp and was stationed in San Antonio, Texas. Volume 15 of the same periodical noted he had been moved to Casablanca, Africa. In 1953, when Volume 16 was published, he ws stationed at a radar station in Billings. It was reported in Volume 18 that he had been honorably discharged from the Air Force.

Obituary

Bob Dean Miller, age 73, of Billings, MT, died at home on May 4, 2001 of cancer. He was born December 9, 1927 in Ingomar, MT to Kathryn and Harry Miller. He grew up ranching in Sand Springs, MT. He served in the Air Force and received an honorable discharge. Bob married Florence Schultz in 1954 and together they had five children. Bob was employed as a Greyhound Bus Driver for 33 years, retiring in January of 1990.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Kathryn Miller, his brother Jack and his sister Phyllis.

Bob was a loving husband and father. He is loved and will be greatly missed.

Bob married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phyllis married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 25, September 6, 1965, reported that Dixie Ann Zinnecker of Columbus, Ohio was attending summer school in Hawaii.

Her son, John Andrew Comstock, emailed that she worked as a stewardess for Delta Airlines, which is where she met her husband, Les Comstock, a pilot for Delta.

Dixie married Albert Leslie "Les" Comstock on 8 Dec 1977 in Dallas County, Texas, and was divorced on 17 Jul 1989 in Dallas County, Texas. Albert was born on 27 Apr 1939; died on 28 Feb 1997 in Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]