Archibald "Archie" Mark

Notes:

The Striffler Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 8, September 3, 1945, published, in a Column titled "Around the World with our Service Boys" (page 2), that Cpl. Archie Mark is located in Cham, Germany.

Cass City Chronicle
August 31, 1934
Page 5

Archie Mark

Archie Mark, whose death occurred August 25, was born March 22, 1862, in Whitby Township, Ontario. At the age of 14, he came to Michigan and was employed in the lumber woods, later coming to Cass City and engaging in farming.

In 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Striffler. To this union five children were born, all of whom survive. He leaves to mourn his faithful companion; one son, Edward Mark; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Buehrly, Mrs. Lena Schwegler, Mrs. Martha Darling, and Mrs. Alma Krahling, all of Cass City; 20 grandchildren; four brothers, Robert of Saskatchewan; Thomas of Idaho; Walter and John of Cass City; and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Muntz and Mrs. Johanna Wright of Alberta.

Funeral Services were held at the residence Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G.A. Spitler. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Name Archie Mark
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Aug 1934
Event Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 72
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 22 Mar 1862
Birthplace Ontario
Birth Year (Estimated) 1862
Father's Name Walter Mark
Mother's Name Elizabeth Mclean
GS Film number 001973113
Digital Folder Number 005240515
Image Number 01647

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7N-TG4 : accessed 29 Jul 2013), Archie Mark, 1934.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp excluding Cass City Village
Enumerated 12 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 6B
125-125
Marks, Archibald Head W M March 1862 38 M 13 Canada (Eng) England Canada (Eng) 1884 16 Ca Farm Laborer Yes Yes Yes
Marks, Emline Wf W F Sept 1860 39 m 13 5/5 Mich NY Germany
Marks, Albert E Son W M Jan 1889 11 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan At School
Marks, Mary E Dtr W F July 1890 9 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Marks, Johanna M Dtr W F Feb 1892 8 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Marks, Martha A Dtr W F Nov 1893 6 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Marks, Alma M Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
126-126
John and Mary Striffler and family

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 20-21 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2B
40-42
Mark, Archa Head M W 48 M1 23 Canada (Eng) England Canada (Eng) 1885 16 Nat Laborer On Farm
Mark, Emeline Wf F W 49 m1 23 -/- Mich NY Germany
Mark, Edward Son M W 21 m1 1 Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan Laborer Home Farm
Mark, Mary E Dtr F W 19 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, J. Lena M Dtr F W 18 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, Martha A Dtr F W 16 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, Alma M Dtr F W 14 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, Mary Dtr-in-law F W 21 m1 1 0/0 Mich Canada Galic Canada Galic English

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 4A
81-84
Mark, Archie Head M W 57 M 1877 Pa Canada English England English Scotland English Farmer
Mark, Emeline Wf F W59 M Mich English New York State German Germany German
Mark, Alma Dtr F W 24 S Mich Canada English Mich Bookkeeper Hardware Store
82-85
Mark, Edward Head M W 31 M Mich Canada English Mich Laborer On Farm
Mark, Mary Wf F W 30 M Mich Canada English Canada English
Mark, Stella Dtr F W 10 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Ruth Dtr F W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Emeline Dtr F W 6 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Grace Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Leitch Son m W 3 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Mary Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 30, 1930
SD 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 11A Stamped 194
East Third
293-310
Mark Archibald Head M W 67 M 29 Canada England Canada English 1876 Com Laborer Bldg
Mark, Emeline S Wf F W 69 M Mich NY Germany
Striffler, Mary Sister-in-law F W 57 S Mich NY Germany Servant Family

Archibald married Emeline Striffler on 23 Dec 1886 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Emeline (daughter of John "Uncle John" Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary" Benkelman) was born on 5 Sep 1860 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 21 Oct 1939 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Dennis, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Karr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.

When he registered for the World War I draft, he was farming for himself in Elkland Township, and supporting his wife and five children. He was of both medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and light hair.

Cass City Chronicle
January 21, 1982
Page 8

Rites held for Edward Mark, 93

Edward Albert Mark, 93, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Provincial House after a long illness.

He was born Jan. 1, 1889, in Elkland Township, the son of Archibald and Emeline (Striffler) MARK.

He married Mary LEITCH July 15, 1908, in Caro. They made their home in Cass City. Mrs. Mark died May 26, 1965.

Mark is survived by seven daughter, Mrs. William (Stella) MARTUS and Mrs. Elmer (Frances) KEHOE, both of Cass City, Mrs. Russell (Mary) LEESON, Pigeon, Mrs. Ruth WURTSMITH, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mrs. Emeline URQUHART, Caro, Mrs. Betty McLEOD, Sandusky, and Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) DILL, St. Louis, Mo.; one son, Archie MARK of Flushing; three sisters, Mrs. Mary BUEHRLY, Ubly, Mrs. Martha DARLING, Marlette and Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER, Cass City; 26 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Grace, two sons, Leitch and James, and one sister, Alma SEEGER, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, with Rev. Eldred Kelley of the Salem United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 4A
81-84
Mark, Archie Head M W 57 M 1877 Pa Canada English England English Scotland English Farmer
Mark, Emeline Wf F W59 M Mich English New York State German Germany German
Mark, Alma Dtr F W 24 S Mich Canada English Mich Bookkeeper Hardware Store
82-85
Mark, Edward Head M W 31 M Mich Canada English Mich Laborer On Farm
Mark, Mary Wf F W 30 M Mich Canada English Canada English
Mark, Stella Dtr F W 10 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Ruth Dtr F W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Emeline Dtr F W 6 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Grace Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Leitch Son m W 3 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Mary Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated Apr 18, 1930
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 6A Stamped 189
Woodland Avenue
159-168
Mark, Edward A Head M W m19 Mich Mich Mich Mechanic Implement
Mark, Mary J Wf F W 41 M 19 Mich Canada Canada
Mark, Ruth O (ab) Dtr F W 19 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Emeline Dtr F W 17 S Mich Mich Mich Servant Family
Mark, A. Leitch Son M W 13 S Mich Mich Mich Laborer Family
Mark, Mary A Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich Servant Family
Mark, Archie R Son M W 9 S Mich Mich Mich Choreboy Family
Mark, Betty R Dtr F W 7 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Frances L Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Bonnie Doreen Dtr F W 3 5/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, James Edward Son M W 11/12 S Mich Mich Mich

Edward married Mary Jane Leitch on 15 Jul 1908 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Angus Leitch and Jane McVannell) was born on 9 Apr 1889 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 May 1965 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 28 May 1965 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Dennis, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Karr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.


Cass City Chronicle
July 8, 1987
Page Ten

Mary Buehrly

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Buehrly, 96, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Sunday, July 5, at Provincial House.

She was born July 24, 1890, in Cass City, the daughter of Archie and Emeline (Striffler) MARK.

Miss Mark married Fred L. BUEHRLY December 21, 1915, in Cass City, where they made their home. Mr. BUEHRLY died August 24, 1971.

She was a lifelong, and the oldest, member of Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City, and was past president of the Ladies Aid Society.

Surviving are one son, Keith BUEHRLY, of Livonia, one daughter, Mrs. Alice ELLIOT of Ubly, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One brother, Edward, and three sisters, Leona, Martha and Alma, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Clare Patton, pastor, officiating.

Interment was in Elkland Cemetery. Little's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Mary married Fred Leonard Buehrly on 22 Dec 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Fred (son of Johann Leonhard Buehrly and Catherine Buerk) was born on 7 May 1889 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 24 Aug 1971 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 27 Aug 1971 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was one the family members BonnieMargaret Jacobs personally interviewed when preparing her history of the Benkelman family. Lena remembered many stories about her Benkelman and Striffler ancestors, as well as stories about her husband's Schwegler roots.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 30, 1983
Obituaries
Page 4

Joanna Madgelena (Lena) Schwegler, 91, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Friday at Provincial House following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 27, 1892, in Elkland Township, the daughter of Archibald and Emeline (Striffler) MARK.

Miss Mark married Benjamin A. Schwegler May 11, 1915 in Cass City. Mr. and Mrs. Schwegler lived on a farm on Schwegler Road until 1944 when they moved to their home on Pine Street. He died May 27, 1962 (sic).

She had been a member of the Salem United Methodist Church for over 30 years.

Mrs. Schwegler is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Majory) Battel of Cass City, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Buehrly of Ubly. Two daughters, Mr. J.F. (Mildred) KLEIN and Mrs. Philo (Alma Fern) HOWE, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were conducted at Little's funeral home, Cass City, with Rev. Robert Von Oeyen of the Fraser United Presbyterian Church and Rev. Clare Patton of the Salem United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Joanna married Benjamin Adam Schwegler on 11 May 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Benjamin (son of Andreas "Andrew" Schwegler and Louisa Benkelman) was born on 15 Feb 1886 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 27 May 1961 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
Thursday, January 27, 1983

Martha A. Darling dies at 89

Martha A. Darling, 89, of 4845 Richards Road, Snover, died January 16 at the Marlette Extended Care Facility after a lengthy illness.

She was born Martha Mark, November 16, 1893, in Cass City and married Owen Darling April 16, 1916 in Caro. They spent most of their married life in Sanilac county. He died February 16, 1969.

Mrs. Darling was a member of Decker United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Carl) GEISTER, Decker and Norma (Mrs. Clark) CRYDERMAN, Drayton Plains; six sons, Robert and Fred, both of Marlette; Mark, Pontiac; James, Snover; Donald, Kingston and Gerald, Lake Orion; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 step great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary BUEHRLY, Ubly, and Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER, Cass City. Two sons, Grant and Frank, died when infants.

Funeral services were held January 19 at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Rev. James Rule of the Decker United Methodist Church officiating.

Organist was Kay SIMS and singer was Paula MARSHALL.

Pallbearers were Gordon CRYDERMAN, Bradley CRYDERMAN, Tim DARLING, Dick DARLING, John DARLING, and Ted ROBERSON.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)



(Research):
Vol. 23 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Martha Mark Darling was the great-grandmother of the newly born Brian J. Woodward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Woodward of Decker, Michigan. Brian was on on March 31, 1963.

Martha married Owen W. Darling on 19 Apr 1916 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Owen was born on 15 Dec 1890 in Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan; died on 16 Feb 1969 in Decker, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Alma Seeger purchased the home of the Boughton Estate just across the corner from this church (EUB), and has recently moved into it from her apartment in the Ricker-Krahling Building up town.

Cass City Chronicle
June 19, 1980
Page 10

Mrs. Seeger dies suddenly at 84

Alma Seeger, 84, of Cass City died suddenly Monday at her home.

Police said she apparently succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning in her garage. Though an exact cause of death is pending a medical examiner's report, police said she apparently took her own life.

Mrs. Striffler was born August 31, 1895, in Cass City, the daughter of the late Archibald & Emeline (Striffler) Mark.

Miss Mark married Louis Krahling Nov. 5, 1927 in Cass City. Krahling died September 15, 1936.

June 18, 1939, Mrs. Krahling married Andrew Seeger in Detroit. The couple moved to Cass City from Greenleaf towsnhip in 1940.

Mrs. Seeger was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and the Cass City Chapter of the AARP.

She is survived by one daughter, Sharon HARRIS of Grand Rapids, [born to Andrew Seeger by his first wife, Bessie Gracey] three sisters, Mary BUEHRLY of Ubly, Lena SCHWEGLER of Cass City, and Martha DARLING of Marlette. Also surviving are on brother, Edward MARK of Cass City, and two grandchildren. Funeral services are Thursday at 1 p.m. from Salem United Methodist Church. Rev. Eldred Kelley will officiate.

Burial will be in the Elkland township cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Alma married Louis Krahling on 5 Nov 1927 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Louis was born on 11 Aug 1885 in Gadshill, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Sep 1936 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alma married Andrew J. Seeger on 18 Jun 1939 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Andrew was born on 16 Nov 1893 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 3 Jul 1959 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 7 Jul 1959 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The February 2, 1967 Cass City Chronicle had a front page story and photo marking her 30th anniversary as a school bus driver, during which time she covered approximately 250,000 miles.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, October 29, 1997
Obituaries

Stella Martus

Stella Madeline Martus, 88, of Cass City, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, in Tendercare Nursing Facility.

Born March 16, 1909, in Elkland Township, she was the daughter of Edward A. and Mary J. (Leitch) Mark.

She married William E. Martus Sept. 24, 1934 in Gagetown. He died March 29, 1989.

A school bus driver for 37 years for the Cass City School district, she was also a bookkeeper for Auten Motors Sales for 16 years, a member of the Zonta Club and St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown. She was a former president of the St. Agatha Altar Society.

Surviving are 3 children, William (Marilyn) Martus of Richmond, Ind., Robert Martus of Flushing, and Mary Jean Zielke of Battle Creek; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-granchildren; 5 sisters, Betty (Leo) Aube of Davison, Bonnie (Richard) Dill of Caseville, Frances Kehoe of Cass City, Mary Leeson and Emaline Urquhart, both of Caseville, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Curt Martus; daughter-in-law, Miriam Martus; son-in-law, Wayne Zielke; brothers, Jim, Leitch and Archie Mark, and sisters, Grace Mark and Ruth Wurtsmith.

Funeral services were scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown, with the Rev. George J. Scrour and Sr. Joan Mahar officiating, and burial in St. Agatha Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Agatha Catholic Church.

Arrangements were made by Little & Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Stella married William Edward Martus, Sr. on 24 Sep 1934 in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. William was born on 26 Jun 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 29 Mar 1989 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in St. Agatha Cemetery, Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, February 24, 1993

Ruth Wurtsmith

Mrs. Ruth (Mark) Wurtsmith, widow of Dr. F.L. Wurtsmith, died Feb. 13.

She was born in Cass City, the daughter of Edward and Mary Mark.

She is survived by a daughter, Carole, and her husband, James Mazurek, and their son, Jimmy, and daughter, Jamie; a son, Paul, and his wife, Heidi, and their children, Paul, Todd, Nicole and Greta, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are 6 sisters and one brother-in-law, Mrs. Stella Martus, Cass City, Mrs. Emeline Urquhart, Caseville, Mrs. Mary Leeson, Pigeon, Mrs. Betty McLeod, Flushing, Mrs. Fran Kehoe, Cass City, and Mrs. Bonnie Dill and husband, Dick, Pigeon. Also sisters-in-law, Mrs. Gerry Mark, Flushing, Mrs. Millie Mark, Cass City, and Mrs. Phyllis Wheeler, Cass City, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Grace Mark, and 3 brothers, Leitch, James and Archie.

A memorial service was held Feb. 16 at the Grosse Pte. Woods Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Jack Ziegler officiating.

Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2008)

Ruth married Ferdinand L. Wurtsmith, D.D.S. on 3 Mar 1938 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. Ferdinand was born on 29 Feb 1904 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died on 20 May 1949 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Denms, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Kerr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.

Cass City Chronicle
April 12, 2000
Obituaries, Page 9

Emeline Urquhart

Emeline J. Urquhart, 87, of Cass City, formerly of Caseville, died Tuesday, April 4, at Tendercare of Cass City.

She was born August 10, 1912, in Cass City, and was a lifelong resident until moving to Phelps Park, Caseville. The former Emeline Mark married L. D. Urquhart October 23, 1934. He died in 1959.

She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cass City Echo Chapter #337.

She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Ann CZAPLA of Caro; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty AUBE and husband, Leo of Davison, and Bonnie DILL of Caseville, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one daughter Patricia BEECHER; 5 sisters, Stella MARTUS, Ruth WURTSMITH, Grace MARK, Frances KEHOE, and Mary LEESON; 3 brothers, Leitch, Archie and James MARK, and sons-in-law, Herbert BEECHER and Theodore CZAPLA.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were made by the Cellon Funeral Home in Caro.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Emeline married Leonard D. Urquhart on 23 Oct 1934 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Leonard was born on 14 Jul 1908 in Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 21 Mar 1960 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
Vol. 24, No. 7.
Friday, Sept. 7, 1928.
Page 1

Tetanus Fatal to Grace M. Mark

Grace Margaret Mark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mark, passed away at the Morris hospital Monday evening, after an illness of a few days with tetanus.

Grace was born July 18, 1914, in Cass City and has lived here all her life. She attended the Cass City school and was a member of the freshman class of this year. She will be greatly missed by her classmates and friends. Her quiet and retiring disposition led her to hide her best qualities from public gaze, but they were revealed to those who knew her best. It was in her home that her true worth was most conspicuous for she was a kind, loving daughter and sister.

Besides her parents, she leaves seven sisters and two brothers, Stella, Ruth, Emeline, Mary, Betty, Frances, Bonnie, Leitch and Archie.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the home, Rev. P.J. Allured officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 14, 1916
Local Items
Page Four

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mark on Thursday, July 6, a son, to be called Leitch Allen.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, February 10, 1977
Page Nine

L. Mark, 60, died Feb.1

Leitch Alvin Mark, 60, a lifelong Cass City resident, died Tuesday, Feb 1, at Hills and Dales General Hospital.

He was born July 6, 1916, in Cass City, son of Edward Mark of Cass City and the late Mrs. Mary Leitch Mark.

He married Miss Millie Randall, March 3, 1940, in Cass City, where they made their home following their marriage. He was a member of Tyler Lodge No. 317 F&AM of Cass City.

Survivors included his widow, one son, Edward of Houston, Tex.; five daughters, Mrs. Keith (Jane) Mitchell of Cass City, Mrs. Terry (Kay) Sontag of Clarkston, Mrs. James (Susan) Krauseneck of Saginaw, Mrs. Linda Gremel of Caro, and Mrs. Duane (Christine) Hickey of Fairgrove; two brothers, Archie Mark of Flushing and James Mark of Cass City; seven sisters, Mrs. William Martus of Cass City. Mrs. Rose Wurtsmith of Grosse Pte. Woods, Mrs. Emeline Urquhart of Caro, Mrs. Russell Leeson of Pigeon, Mrs. Donald McLeod of Sandusky, Mrs. Elmer Kehoe of Cass City and Mrs. Dick Dill of Kirkwood, Mo.; his father, Edward Mark of Cass City, and 12 grandchildren.

One sister, Grace, and his mother preceded him in death. A Masonic memorial service was held Friday evening at Little's Funeral Home under the auspices of Tyler Lodge No. 317 F&AM.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Little's Funeral Home with Rev. Eldred Kelley, pastor of Salem United Methodist church, officiating.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Leitch married Millie Caroline Randall on 3 Mar 1940 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Millie was born on 7 Apr 1923 in Novesta Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 11 Nov 2006 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Denms, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Kerr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.

Cass City Chronicle
December 9, 1998
Obituaries, Page 5

Mary Leeson

Mary A. Leeson, 80, of Pigeon, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, in Huron County Medical Facility.

She was born July 3, 1918, in Cass City, to Edward and Mary (Leitch) Mark. She married Russell Leeson July 25, 1942 in Angola, Ind. He died Feb. 26, 1992.

The Leesons owned a wallpaper, paint and decorating store in Cass City. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church and then Zonta Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Charlene (Daniel) SUTHERLAND of Eastpointe; a son, Fred (Linda) LEESON of Cass City; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Betty (Leo) AUBE of Davison, Bonnie DILL of Sand Pointe and Emeline URQUHART of Cass City; 3 sisters-in-law, Geraldine MARK, Millie MARK and Phyllis WHEELER, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Archie, Leitch and James MARK, and sisters, Stella MARTUS, Frances KEHOE, Grace MARK and Ruth WURTSMITH.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Cass City United Methodist Church with Dr. Philip Rice officiating.

Memorials may be made to Cass City United Methodist Church of the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were made by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Mary married Russell Kermit Leeson on 25 Aug 1940 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Russell was born on 27 Aug 1905 in Millersburg, Presque Isle County, Michigan; died on 26 Feb 1992 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 5, 1944
Volume 39, Number 3
Page One
Service News

Cpl. Archie Mark, who has been stationed on Trinidad Island, arrived here Saturday to spend a 20-day furlough. Cpl. Mark has been in the army for 31 months and this is the first time he has returned to his home. At the completion, he will go to a location in South Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Urquhart, Leitch Mark and Miss Frances Mark met him at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. L. Wurtsmith in Detroit.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Cpl. Archie Mark was in Trinidad for 18 months, and had recently returned to South Carolina. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was located in Cham, Germany.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 11, published September 6, 1948, reported that had a new position with the Vassar Lumber Co. and had moved to that city.

Mark, Archie R.
Flushing, Michigan

Age 72 years. Died Monday, June 8, 1992 at Flint Osteopathic Hospital.

Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 1992 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, Flushing. Fr. Robert McGraw will celebrate. Burial in Flushing Cemetery. A scripture service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rossell Funeral Home, Flushing. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Tuesday and from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Archie was born in Cass City, Mich. June 5, 1920. He had resided in Flushing since 1958. He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 in Europe. Archie retired as the head of the department of Public Works for the City of Flushing in 1986 after 28 years of service. Following his retirement from the city he worked for Rowe Engineering Inc. During his career he also served as the president of the Mid Eastern Michigan Chapter of American Public Works Association (1975), president of Michigan Chapter of APWA (1982), elected to life membership of Water Pollution Control Association and twice (1978 and 1986) selected as Flushing Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. Archie was also a V.F.W. summer baseball coach for many years, a member fo the American Legion, one-time member of Flushing Lions Club and St. Robert's Men's Club. Surviving are his wife Geraldine; five children, son Robert and wife Nancy Mark, Flushing; son Thomas and wife Anne Mark, Flushing; son Richard Mark, Arvada, Colo.; daughter Cheryl and husband SSGT James EDWARDS, Elgin AFB, Florida; son Timothy and wife Michelle Mark, Flushing; 10 grandchildren; seven sisters, Stella MARTUS, Cass City, Mich.; Ruth WURTSMITH, Grosse Pointe Woods; Emelin URQUHART, Casevill, Mich.; Mary LEESON, Pigeon, Mich.; Beyyt McLEOD, Flushing; Frances KEHOE, Cass City; Bonnie DILL, Pigeon, Mich. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death as well as a daughter-in-law, Chris Mark of April 6, 1992.

(Obituary from Saginaw News. Art Peck received a copy of this from Marjory Battel of Cass City in August, 1992).

Archie married Geraldine Marie Kehoe on 2 Aug 1947 in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. Geraldine was born on 4 Feb 1923 in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 Apr 2000 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan; was buried in Flushing City Cemetery, Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married second Leo AUBE, and is listed as Betty Aube on the SSDI.

From the Obituary Daily Times:

AUBE, Betty M (MARK)[McLEOD]; 79; Flint MI; Flint Journal; 2002-5-8; navalex

Betty married Donald H. McLeod on 7 Oct 1943 in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York. Donald was born on 5 Dec 1919; died on 16 Jan 1991 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, February 4, 1998
Page Four

Frances Kehoe

Frances (Mark) Kehoe, 73, of Cass City, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Cass City to Edward and Mary (Leitch) Mark and was a lifelong resident.

The former Frances Mark married Leo J. Kehoe in 1948. He preceded her in death October 25, 1990.

She worked as a dental assistant from 30 years for Dr. Schenck and Dr. Rawson. She attended the United Methodist Church of Cass City.

She is survived by 4 sisters, Emeline Urquhart of Caseville, Mary Leeson of Bad Axe, Betty (Leo) Aube of Davision, and Bonnie (Richard) Dill of Caseville; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Susie (Jim) Krauseneck of Saginaw, in-laws, Millie Mark and Phyllis Mark of Cass City, Harry (Ginny) Kehoe of Gagetown, and Jean (Ernest) Hewitt of Westland.

She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Stella Martus, Ruth Wurtsmith, and Grace Mark; 3 brothers, Leitch Mark, Archie Mark, and James Mark.

A memorial service was held at the United Methodist Church of Cass City Saturday, Jan. 31, with the Rev. Phillip Rice officiating.

Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Cass City. Funeral arrangements were made by the Collon Funeral Home in Caro.

(Sent to Art Peck by Jan Wright of Deford, Michigan)

Frances married Leo Joseph Kehoe on 7 Feb 1948 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Leo was born on 2 Jan 1924 in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 25 Oct 1990 in Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Bonnie was a Cadet Nurse in the St. Joseph Hospital in Detroit. Volume 10 of the same periodical reported she was a student nurse at Providence Hospital in Detroit, receiving special training at St. Joseph Retreat. She was set to graduated in March, 1948.

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

Cass City Girl is Graduated as R.N.

Cass City was very ably represented in the graduation call of student nurses which took place Saturday at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Providence Hospital in Detroit by Miss Bonnie Mark. Miss Mark who had served as president of her class for the three years' training period, and who was manager of the basketball team for two seasons, led the parade into the chapel for the graduation exercises at which Bishop Babcock of Detroit officiated.

Following the program, a reception was held in the nurses' home for the students and guests.

Miss Mark arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mark, in Cass city on Tuesday accompanied by two classmates, the Missed Jeanne Otterbeing and Deloris Stepanovich, both of whom claim Grand Rapids as their home. Thursday, all three young ladies left for Grand Rapids where Miss Mark will spend the week end and then will come to her home here and remain until May 1, when she will return to Providence Hospital.

When her father's obituary was published, in 1982, she was listed as being of "St. Louis, MO."

Bonnie married Richard Thompson Dill on 21 Jun 1952 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Wayne County, Michigan. Richard was born on 21 Jul 1924 in Ohio; died on 1 Jun 1998 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, September 1, 1947, noted that James Mark graduated from Cass City High School and was the Eighth in Ed Mark's family to graduate.

Cass City Chronicle
September 3, 1981
Page Four

Heart attack fatal for James Mark, 52

James Edward Mark, 52, of Wilsie Road, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died suddenly Tuesday at Caro Community Hospital of a heart attack.

He was born April 1, 1929, in Cass City, the son of Edward and Mary (Leitch) Mark Sr.

He married Phyllis WANNER June 18, 1949, in Bay City. He was a member of Salem United Methodist church. Mark, an Eagle Scout, served as cubmaster for many years.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Philip (Kathy) NICHOLS, Caro; two sons, Joseph Mark, Sacramento, Calif., and Gregory Mark, Kalamazoo; his father, Cass City; seven sisters, Mrs. Bill MARTUS and Mrs. Elmer KEHOE, both Cass City, Mrs. Ruth WURTSMITH, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mrs. Emeline URQUHART, Caseville, Mrs. Russell LEESON, Wild Fowl Bay, Mrs. Betty McLEOD, Sandusky, and Mrs. Richard DILL, Kirkwood, Missouri; one brother, Archie Mark, Flushing, and four grandchildren. One brother, Leitch Mark, and one sister, Grace Mark, preceded him in death.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Salem United Methodist Church, Rev. Eldred Kelly officiating.

Burial will be in Elkland township cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the family.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
May 19, 1993, Page 12
Obituaries
Alice Elliott

Mrs. Alice Mae Elliott, 75, of Ubly, died Thursday, May 13, at Four Season of Bad Axe, after an illness of several months.

She was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Cass City, the daughter of Fred and Mary E. (Mark) Buehrly.

Miss Buehrly was married to David D. Elliott March 15, 1944, in Louisville, Ky., making their home in Ubly. Mr. Elliott died Dec. 1, 1978.

Mrs. Elliott attended Salem United Methodist Church in Cass City and participated in all their functions. She was an avid quilter and gardener and had been a bookkeeper for the ST&H Oil Company in Ubly for over 52 years.

She is survived by one son, Robert Elliott of Ubly; 2 grandchildren, Kristy Lynne and Kati Sue, also of Ubly, and one brother, Keith Buehrly of Livonia.

Funeral services for Mrs. Elliott were conducted at the Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Ray, pastor, officiating.

Interment was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

Arrangements were made by Little's Funeral Home, Cass City.

Memorials may be given to the church.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2011)

Alice married David Leonard "Len" Elliott on 15 Mar 1944 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. David (son of Burton A. Elliott and Bertha Catherine Buehrly) was born on 13 May 1916 in Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 1 Dec 1978 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
April 15, 1976

Mrs. Klein dies April 8

Mrs. Joseph (Mildred) KLEIN, 59, of Port Huron, formerly of Cass City, died Thursday, April 8, in Port Huron after a long illness.

She was born October 29, 1916, in Cass City, and had been a resident of Port Huron since 1953.

She attended schools in Cass City and graduated from the Bay City Business College. Mrs. Klein was employed at Petroland Bottle Gas Company for 13 years until her illness.

She married Joseph KLEIN February 9, 1942 in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Mary P. MIEKSZLYN of Marysville and Mrs. Fern L. HYSLOP of St. Clair; four sons, Jack of Pittsburgh, Pa.; James of Port Huron, Robert of Brunswick, Ga.; and Andrew of Lexington; her mother, Mrs. Joanna SCHWEGLER of Cass City, one sisters, Mrs. Marjory BATTEL of Cass City, and nine grandchildren.

The funeral was held Saturday at the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas A. Trebilcock of First United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Maggie Battel Bethel indicates that she died of ovarian cancer.

Mildred married Joseph Forest "Jack" Klein on 9 Feb 1942 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. Joseph was born on 29 Mar 1915 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan; died on 30 Oct 1988 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan; was buried on 2 Nov 1988 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Attended the rural Wright School, located in Elkland Township on mile east and two miles north of Cass City on the southeast corner of Schwegler and Reed roads. A picture of the Wright School Girls-1931, shows Dorothy Deneen, Ruth Tuckey, Betty McCallum, Fern Schwegler, Helen Joos, Kathleen McCallum, Leila Battel (teacher), Marie Deneen, Alice Buehrly, Marjory Schwegler. Wright School Boys-1931, Lawrence Holik, Leon Holik, Keith Buehrly, Russell Ellis, Russell Striffler, James Tuckey, Calvin Helwig, Fred Withey, Clinton Law, Henry Hulbert. (The Way it Was, The Cass City Area Historical Society, Vol 7, July 2002, Number 4).

Marjory Battel was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family. She and her daughter, Maggie, also identified people in the old family photos of numerous cousins, many of which are displayed on this website.

MARJORY MAGDALENE SCHWEGLER BATTEL

Marjory M. Battel, 89, of Cass City, died peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, April 20, 2008 in her home following a short illness. She was born April 26, 1918 at home in Elkland Township to Benjamin and JoAnna Magdalene (Mark) Schwegler. She married Arthur William Battel November 19, 1942 in the Cass City Evangelical United Brethren Church. He died December 2, 2006.

Marjory graduated from Cass City High School in 1937 as Salutatorian of her class. She enjoyed gardening. Marjory loved to read and was a very active member of Fraser Presbyterian Church. She was a Youth Fellowship Leader, Sunday School Teacher and 4H Leader. Marjory was a very giving, humble person. She served others and led by her example, asking not for acknowledgement. She loved to bake and cook, preparing food for her family and friends.

Marjory is survived by her children: John (Reba) Battel of Dandridge, TN, Mark (Diane) Battel of Cass City, Margaret (Richard) Bethel of Belmont; grandchildren: Michael (Andrea) Battel, Philip (Charise) Battel, Christopher (Kara) Battel, Robert (Sue) Battel, Brenda Battel, Daniel Bethel; great granddaughters: Laura, Elaina, Carla, Addy, Dori, Ella; great grandsons: Fisher and Andrew John; several nieces and nephews; special cousin, Sharon Fox. She is preceded in death by her sisters: Mildred Klein and Fern Howe.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. David Blackburn of Fraser Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City. Pallbearers for Mrs. Battel: Michael Battel, Christopher Battel, Robert Battel, Brenda Battel, Daniel Bethel and Andrew Klein. Memorials may be made to the Fraser Presbyterian Church.. 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. Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday before the service
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz - 989-872-2195

(Courtesy of Lorraine Smith Benkelman)

Maggie Battel Bethel indicates that she died of pancreatic cancer.

An Imitation of Christ
Scripture and message
Written and Delivered by Daniel Bethel, Grandson


12:9-21

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thrist, give him drink; for in doing so thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

And that ye study to be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.


Message

The theme of this message is, "an imitation of Christ". That is who Marjory was. The first Scripture, Romans 12: 9-21, was selected by Marjory for this occasion. The Scripture describes the way Christians are called to live and Marjory sought to obey it. The second Scripture, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 is a Scripture that Marjory read when she was younger and deeply defined her life an important crossroads. Allow me to tell you the story in brief:

As many of you might know, Marjory was salutatorian of her high school class. And even if you didn't know that, you probably know she was an extremely intelligent. After high school Marjory was awarded a scholarship to attend college by a local church group. At first, Marjory accepted. However, there was a series of devastating fires in the community and left several families in dire need and homeless. The victims of the fires came to the church asking for financial assistance but the church could not help because the money was already promised to Marjory for her scholarship. When Marjory learned of the need in the community she returned the money to the church instructing them to give it to the victims of the fire. She never went to college.

As I thought about this story and about Marjory I began to see the imitation of Christ - both intentional and unintentional in her life. I would like first to share the, perhaps, unintentional.

Christ and Marjory were both very intelligent people. They had opportunities to use that intelligence to advance themselves. Christ could have easily gone to Jerusalem, studied with and astounded the great teachers of His day - as early as the age of 12 but He chose to stay in His community. Likewise Marjory could have gone on to have higher education and accomplished who-knows-what. But she chose to stay in her community. Christ and Marjory saw needs in their communities and humbly sought to fulfill them. For approximately 20 years or more Christ learned the family trade of carpentry and worked hard to use this sustain his family and help others in need. Much the same way, Marjory married, learned the Battel family trade of maple syrup and farming, and worked hard at both. Finally, as noted before Christ and Marjory were both very intelligent people but neither had great schooling. In fact, when Jesus first started his ministry those who knew Him were astounded by His knowledge and wisdom. Christ was filled with the Holy Spirit which guided Him though His life and teachings but I do not believe that Christ just automatically knew the Scriptures He quoted. During his 30 years He very likely went to his synagogue, read, and learned the Holy Scriptures on His own initiative. Marjory did much the same. After turning down the scholarship Marjory made a commitment to learn all that she could. Not only did she educate herself in the Bible but in may other areas of subjects. Both Christ and Marjory did not begrudge what they did not have but rejoiced and took advantage of what they did have.

Yet that is not all to be said because Marjory very much intentionally lived as an imitation of Christ. The passage of Romans describes the actions of the Christian life. Now as a human being Marjory was not perfect; like all of us she had sins to be forgiven and imperfections to overcome. But that is not what we focus on when think of her. We think about her service, her unconditional love, her humility, her wisdom, and so on. And those we will miss the most. Yet I want to make an audacious claim. The awe-inspiring and admirable acts of service and character were not inherent in Marjory. She was simply not born like that. Those are merely fruits of her greatest accomplishment - the one we should respect the most. Marjory Battel's greatest accomplishment was her daily submission and obedience to Christ her Lord. What we will miss most about Marjory Battel is Christ in Marjory Battel. In a world where Christ is hard to see and often misrepresented, Marjory's submission shined the Person of Christ like a lighthouse on a dark and stormy night - and we were all drawn to it. The Apostle Paul describes it as such in his letter to the Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me."

And finally, here is Gospel, here is Good News for us today. What we loved most about Marjory Battel does not pass with Marjory Battel. Christ lives and therefore we live and can choose to live the beautiful and powerful life of Christ as Marjory did. What we feel we have lost, can be found once again. If are but willing to submit and obey Christ as much as we can, even as Marjory imperfectly did, we fill find that the wounds received in her departure can be healed and that Marjory's life is also our life for it all is One Life found in Christ.

Marjory married Arthur William Battel on 19 Nov 1942 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Arthur (son of John William Battel and Bessie Sowden) was born on 14 Jan 1917 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Dec 2006 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Sept. 15, 1920
Page Four
Local Items

Alma Fern is the name given to the baby girl who arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Schwegler on September 8.

Attended the rural Wright School, located in Elkland Township on mile east and two miles north of Cass City on the southeast corner of Schwegler and Reed roads. A picture of the Wright School Girls-1931, shows Dorothy Deneen, Ruth Tuckey, Betty McCallum, Fern Schwegler, Helen Joos, Kathleen McCallum, Leila Battel (teacher), Marie Deneen, Alice Buehrly, Marjory Schwegler. Wright School Boys-1931, Lawrence Holik, Leon Holik, Keith Buehrly, Russell Ellis, Russell Striffler, James Tuckey, Calvin Helwig, Fred Withey, Clinton Law, Henry Hulbert. (The Way it Was, The Cass City Area Historical Society, Vol 7, July 2002, Number 4).

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Fern Schwegler, Cadet Nurse at Hurley Hospital Flint, was set to graduate in Feb. 1945. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that she had graduated and was in essential nursing in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the home of the atomic bomb. Vol. 9 of this same periodical reported that she was again employed at Oak Ridge, Tenn., and for three months prior to that she was at Big Spring, Texas, Hospital.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 7, 1965
Page Seven

Mrs. Philo Howe, 45 Dies in Tennessee

Mrs. Philo Howe, 45, died Wednesday, September 29, in Oak Ridge Hospital, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

The former Fern SCHWEGLER, she was born September 8, 1920, at Cass City. She was graduated from Cass City High School in 1938 and from Hurley Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. She entered government service with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission as a registered nurse at Oak Ridge Hospital.

She was married to Philo E. Howe of Charlevoix, Michigan March 20, 1948, in Oak Ridge and lived in that vicinity until her death.

Mrs. Howe is survived by her husband and two daughters, Patricia Fern, 12, and Diane Lee, 10. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. B.A. SCHWEGLER, and two sisters, Mrs. J.F. KLEIN, of Port Huron and Mrs. Arthur BATTEL of Cass City.

Funeral services were held October 2 in Martins Funeral Chapel at Oak Ridge. Rev. Ray Buchanan of Solway Baptist Church officiated and interment was in Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

Cass City Chronicle
October 7, 1965
Cass City Area Social and Personal News
Page 3

Mrs. B.A. SCHWEGLER, Mrs. Arthur BATTEL, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. KLEIN of Port Huron and Mrs. Andrew Schwegler of Lansing attended the funeral of Mrs. Philo HOWE in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Saturday.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Maggie Battel Bethel indicates that she died of brain cancer.

Alma married Philo E. Howe on 20 Mar 1948 in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee. Philo was born on 22 May 1921 in Michigan; died on 7 Jul 1994 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that he was honorably discharged from the armed forces sometime prior to their publication date. Vol. 8 of the Broadcast, dated September 3, 1945, showed that Mr. and Mrs. Mark Darling were the parents of Carol Sue, born sometime during the prior year.

Obituary

Cass City Chronicle
May 22, 1996
Page 10

Mark Darling

Mark O. Darling, 75, of Waterford died May 9 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. He was born July 2, 1920 in Cass City to Owen W. and Martha (Mark) Darling.

He graduated from Cass City High School in 1938 and was a World War II veteran.

He was retired from GMC Truk and Bus Division after 38 years of service.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth BLACK Darling, a daughter, Carol NOBLE of Waterford; 2 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, James (Violet), Donald (Joan), Robert (Navetta), Fred (Pat) and Gerald (Sue) Darling; 2 sisters, Mary (Carl) GEISTER and Norma (Clark) CRYDERMAN, and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held at Huntoon Funeral Home, Huron St. Chapel, in Pontiac, May 11.

Interment was in White Chapel Memorial Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Mark married Elizabeth A Black before 1944. Elizabeth was born on 11 Sep 1923 in Michigan; died on 18 Seotember 2001 in Michigan; was buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1978, he married Violet Halifax.

Notes:

Not listed on the 1930 census. It is assumed that he died prior to that date.

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 Donald Darling was in the army in Tientsin, China.

Donald C. Darling, Kingston

Died Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at Tendercare in Cass City. He was 71. A retired farmer, he was born March 3, 1927 in Cass City to the late Owen and Martha (Mark) Darling. Mr. Darling married Joan Dodge August 30, 1952 in Cass City. He was a lifelong resident of the Kingston area, graduated from Marlette High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. He is survived by his wife Joan of Kingston; a son Richard Darling of Kingston; a daughter Kathy Darling of Cass City; four brothers, Jim and Violet Darling of Filion, Bob and Noretta Darling of Marlette, Fred and Patrica Darling of Marlette, Jerry and Sue Darling of Grayling; two sisters, Mary and Carl Geister of Deford, Norma and Clark Cryderman of Waterford. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Darling. Funeral services were held Friday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Rev. John R. Allan officiating. Burial was in the Elkland Cemetery in Cass City. Pallbearers were John Darling, Ron Darling, Ted Roberson, Stan Fox, Richard D'Arcy and Dale Darling. Memorials may given to the donation of your choice.

(Courtesy of Art Peck, who received a copy of this undated, unreferenced clipping from Jan Wright of Deford, Michigan)

Donald married Joan Marie Dodge on 30 Aug 1952 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Joan was born on 27 Jul 1932 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jan 2000 in Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Mary Darling graduated from the Marlette Hospital in June.

Obituary
Mary E. Geister
Deford

Mary E. Geister, age 83, of Deford passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at Tendercare in Cass City.

She was born June 23, 1928 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Owen & Martha (Mark) Darling.
She married Carl D. Geister February 2, 1946 in Detroit.

She attended the Mizpah church, Cass City. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, helping her husband farm and most of all, spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Carl of sixty-six years; two daughters, Linda (Delbert) Woodward of Deford, Marsha (Ted) Roberson of Kingston; four brothers, James (Violet) Darling of Bad Axe, Robert (Norretta) Darling of Marlette, Fred (Patricia) Darling of Marlette, Jerry (Sue) Darling of Grayling; one sister, Norma (Clark) Cryderman of Waterford; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen & Martha Darling; one daughter, Barbara Geister and two brothers, Mark & Don Darling.

Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, with Pastor Dale Bullock who officiated.

Burial followed the service at the Novesta Cemetery.

Donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com

http://sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com/news/2012-04-25/Obituaries/MARY_E_GEISTER_DEFORD.html

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 15, September 1, 1952, noted that Robert D. Darling received his diploma from Marlette High School in June.

He married Noretta Fenner, and they were the parents of John, Karen, and Ronald. As of the publication date of Art Peck's book, they were living in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan.

Obiutary, copied from Find A Grave

Robert D. Darling, age 81, of Marlette, life long area farmer, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Marlette Hospice Residence in Marlette, Michigan.

He was born September 24, 1934 in Decker, son to the late Owen and Martha (Mark) Darling.

He graduated from Marlette High School in 1952.

He married Norretta Fenner October 14, 1961 in Port Huron.

Mr. Darling was a member of N.R.A., Sanilac Farm Bureau, Black River Antique Power Club & Thumb Two Cylinder Club.

Robert enjoyed collecting old tractors, reading and most of all, spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Norretta of 54 years of marriage;
Karen & Phil Rea (Daughter) of Northville,
John & Debra Darling (Son) of Snover,
Ronald & Amy Darling (Son) of Snover,
Gerald & Sue Darling (Brother) of Florida,
Fred & Pat Darling (Brother) of Marlette,
Jim & Violet Darling (Brother) of Filion,
Norma Cryderman (Sister) of Waterford,
6 Grandchildren, Christian, Meaghan, Easton, Kaitlyn, Grace and Jeremy.

He was preceded in death by his parents Owen & Martha Darling, brothers Don & Mark Darling and sister Mary Geister.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, with Rev. Dave Coleman officiating.

Burial will be in the Marlette Cemetery.

Donations may given to United Hospice Service, 2770 Main, P.O. Box 307, Marlette,MI. 48453.

Visitation will be held on Friday 2pm to 8pm and Saturday 10am to 11am at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.

Robert married Noretta Beth Fenner before 1965. Noretta was born on 10 Nov 1937 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan; died on 7 Nov 2021 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Marlette Cemetery, Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 18, dated September 5, 1955, reported that he graduated from Marlette, Michigan High School. The 1961 issue of the Broadcast noted both his marriage to Patricia Caswell, and that he had spent two weeks training at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, during the summer.

As of the publication date of Art Peck's book, he and his wife Patricia, along with children Lee Ann and Tim, were living in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan.

Fredrick 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]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1962, reported that Paul Wurtsmith had graduated from Grosse Point High School and was set to attend Ferris Institute in Big Rapids.

Paul married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Patty Urquhart graduated from Cass City High School and would be attending Michigan State College in Lansing in the Fall.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, March 12, 1997
Page Eight

Patricia Beecher

Patricia J. Beecher, 60, of Deford, died Saturday, March 8, 1997, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw.

She was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Evergreen Township, Sanilac County.

The former Patricia Urquhart, she and Herbert O. Beecher were married Nov. 12, 1961, in Caro. He died in 1992. She had been employed by General Cable Corporation for more than 30 years, currently as a quality control assurance superintendent. For years she actively helped her husband on their Hereford cattle farm near Deford. She bowled on leagues at Charmont in Cass City for many years.

Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Don HUNT of Webberville and Shelley and Mark NEWSOME of Otter Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Kellie BEECHER of Cass City; son grandson, Bradley HUNT; her mother, Emeline URQUHART of Caseville; a sister, Peg CZAPLA of Caro; her mother-in-law, Helen BEECHER of Caro, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her father, Leonard Urquhart, and father-in-law, Leroy Beecher.

Funeral services were held at Collon Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 11, with Mr. Tim Willis officiating.

Burial was in Ellington Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2008)

Patricia married Herbert O. Beecher on 12 Nov 1961 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Herbert was born on 23 Sep 1930 in Ellington Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 23 Oct 1992 in Deford, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [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:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, January 29, 1997
Page Eight
Obituaries

Christine Hickey

Christine Ann Hickey, 47, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at her home.

She was born February 1, 1949 in Cass City, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leitch A. and Millie (Randall) Mark. She married Duane F. Hickey at the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church June 8, 1969 (sic) and moved to Fairgrove where she lived on Merry Rd.

She was a member of the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church and the VFW Fairgrove Post #7486 Auxiliary. She had been employed at Caro Community Hospital for over 25 years as a nurse's aide.

Surving are her husand, Duane, 2 daughters Robin and husband John ESTEB of Sunderland, Mass., and Sarah HICKEY of Fairgrove; her mother Millie MARK of Cass City; 4 sisters: Jane and her husband Keith MITCHELL of Cass City, Kay and husband Terry DOLAN (sic) of Clarkston; Susan and her husband Jim KRAUSENEK of Saginaw, and Linda and husband Ronald McLAREN of Caro; a brother Ed MARK; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; father and mother-in-law Foster and Norine HICKEYof Fairgrove; and a sister-in-law, Christine SHAW. She was preceded in death by her father Leitch A. MARK, February 1977.

Funeral services were held Friday at Fairgrove Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mr. Jack Cormack officiating.

Memorials may be considered for Hospice of Bay City or VFW Cancer Fund. Donations may be made direct of a the funeral home.

Arrangements were made by the Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel-Fairgrove.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2013)

Christine 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]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 28, 1955
Page Four
Cass City Area Social and Personal Items

Mr. and Mrs. James Mark announce the birth of Kathy and Joey's brother, Gregory Scott, on Oct. 22 in Pleasant Home Hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds and fourteen ounces.

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]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 27 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 4, 1967, reported that Robert L. Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Klein, was graduated from Port Huron Northern High School.

Notes:

Art Peck shows his date of birth, in error, to be 10 Feb 1959.


Andrew J. Klein Port Huron

Andrew J. Klein, age 53, passed away April 13, 2010 after a 7 month battle with Cancer. He was born February 17, 1957 in St. Clair to Joseph and Mildred Klein. Andrew married Deniece Warren on November 7, 1975 in Port Huron. Andrew retired in November 2008 after over 30 years of service with Laborers Local 463/1075. He also served on the "E" Board for several years. Andrew enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys, and going to classic car shows where he had a 1968 Camaro to enter. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Deniece, 2 sons, James (Jennifer) Klein of St. Clair, and Andrew Klein Jr. of Port Huron, 2 grandchildren, Lindsay and Trevor Klein of St. Clair, siblings, Mary Klein of Marysville, Fern (Harold) Hyslop of St. Clair, and Jack Klein of Bowling Green, Ohio. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mildred Klein, and two brothers, James and Robert Klein. Per Andrew's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 5 p.m. in the Smith Family Funeral Home - South, 1230 7th Street with The Rev. Max Amstutz officiating. Friends may visit with his family beginning at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. ?u?www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com ?/u?.

Published in The Times Herald on April 15, 2010
Courtesy of Maggie Battel Bethel

Andrew 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]

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]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 25, September 6, 1965, reported that Barbara Geister graduated from Cass City High School.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]