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Depeel, Hattie

Died of acute hemorrhage of the stomach and intestines, near Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Mich., Nov. 27, 1885, Sr. Hattie Depeel, in the twenty-fourth year of her age. The circumstances attending her death were very sad. For about a year she… Continue Reading →

Deeds, George W

George W. Deeds, was born in Leaville Township, Oceana County, Mich., Jan 12, 1908 and died Oct. 5, 1952 at his home in Ithaca. After spending most of his childhood on a farm near Big Rapids, he moved with his… Continue Reading →

Barnhart, John Ruckle

Barnhart, John Runkle, b. Sept. 17, 1881, Putnam County, Ohio; d. July 4, 1973, Gratiot County Hospital, Alma, Mich. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant, Mich., church. Survivors are son, Everett, of Toledo, Ohio; stepsons Vernon Basinger of… Continue Reading →

Hall, Adelaide L

Mrs. Adelaide L. Hall, aged a little more than 82 years had lived most of her life in Gratiot County and had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church over sixty years. The writer was called to conduct… Continue Reading →

Hainer, Nehemiah

Nehemiah Hainer, eldest son of Peter and Mary Anne Hainer, was born in the province of Ontario, Canada, Jan. 7, 1856. With his parents, he came to Michigan at the age of about one year. On July 14, 1878 he… Continue Reading →

Wildman, Elizabeth (Whitmore)

Elizabeth Whitmore Wildman was born at North Star, Gratiot Co., Mich., Mar. 2, 1870. Her parents, Daniel C. and Ann Whitmore were pioneer settlers in that section of Michigan. On Dec. 8, 1902 she was united in marriage with John… Continue Reading →

Peters, Elenna L (Davidson)

Mrs. Elenna L. Davidson-Peters, 74, was born March 15, 1869, in Gratiot County; and died at her home near Bancroft, Sabbath morning, Nov. 6. She had resided in the vicinity of Owosso most all her life and was a member… Continue Reading →

Kowalski, Ambra (Whitmore)

Mrs. Ambra Whitmore Kowalski was born Mar. 13, 1902 in Gratiot County Mich.; and fell asleep Apr. 24, 1942. At the age of thirteen she, with her parents, accepted the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist faith and for years had… Continue Reading →

Shaull, Sadie

Mrs. Sadie Shaull was born in Gratiot County, Michigan, Sept. 27, 1874; and died Jan. 25, 1933. She was married on July 3, 1894, to David Shaull who now survives her. She was a strong believer in the Seventh-day Adventist… Continue Reading →

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