~ OBITUARIES ~

Relating To...
 Fitzgerald, Warners, Brodock
Norris, Hatch, Kelley and Saxton

 

Includes:

James Martin Fitzgerald

Mrs. Beadie Abbott (Beadie Jane Fitzgerald)

Fannie Belle Fitzgerald (Fannie Belle Ricketts)

Mrs. John Warner (Ann Viola Agnew)

Charles M. Warner

Mrs. Nellie Warner (Nellie May Watkins)

Earl J. Warner

John W. Warner

Frederick W. Warner

Milton Earl Brodock

Flossie Brodock (Flossie A Snyder)

Merl E. Brodock

Mrs Alice Eliza Brodock (Alice Lyde Fitzgerald)

Jason Bates Norris

George Edward Kelley

Sylvia Kelley (Sylvia Crook)

Charles Franklin Fitzgerald

James Edward Fitzgerald

Mary Fitzgerald (Mary Reddy)

Mary Jane Bell (Mary Jane Fitzgerald)

Amanda Melvina Kelley (Amanda Melvina Fitzgerald)

Elmer W. Hatch

Dorr Hatch

Pearl Belle Hatch (Pearl Belle Banker)

Leland D Kelley

Emily A Kelley (Emily A Ford)

Glen Elmer Kelley

Mrs. E.E. Kelley (Ida Belle Welling)

Elmon Earl Kelley

Doris Hutchinson (Doris Kelley)

Lynn W Kelley

Lela Rutledge (Lela Kelley)

Alice M Lonabarger (Alice M Kelley)

William Saxton

John C Saxton

Evelyn E (Myers) Fitzgerald

George W Fitzgerald's WILL

Sarah A (Whitney) Fitzgerald's WILL

 
 
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OBITUARY
JAMES MARTIN FITZGERALD

James Martin Fitzgerald August 22, 1858 - April 12, 1918

Rev. James Martin Fitzgerald was born in Michigan, August 22, 1858 and moved with his parents to Taylor County Iowa when a small boy.

He was united in matrimony to Miss Zilpha Estella Savage May 3, 1877. To this union, eleven children were born of which two preceded him in death.

He was converted at the age of 25 and united with the Christian church. In the Spring of 1911 he was so impressed with a call to preach that he with a part of his good family started out into the evangelistic work and was the means of much good. In the fall of 1913 the Des Moines Christian Conference licensed him to preach and until his health failed him he proved faithful in pastoring some of the neighboring churches.

Mr. Fitzgerald departed this life April 12, 1918 at 10 p.m. at his home in Truro leaving a wife, five daughters, Mrs. Edith Jones of Murray, Mrs. Bessie Fulmer of Des Moines, Mrs. Beadie Abbott of Sioux City, Mayme and Velma of Omaha, four sons, Charlie, Edd and Fred of Truro and John of Alberta, Canada; nine grand children and two sisters besides a host of other real relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

Everything that loving hands and tender care could do was done for him, but the Master saw fit to call him, to a better land where there will be no more sickness and sorrows.

The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. A. D. White, assisted by the pastor J. William Garrett. The remains were laid to rest in the Hartman cemetery.

"Our loved one now is lying, Beneath the cold dark sod. But his soul is free and happy, Within the presence of his God."

Card of Thanks: We wish to extend our hearty thanks to the many good neighbors who were so kind in helping care for our loved one during his recent illness and death. Mrs. Fitzgerald and family.


 
MRS. BEADIE FITZGERALD ABBOTT

Obituary (Unknown newspaper in Madison Co., Iowa)
Mrs. Beadie Abbott was born in Trenton, Nebraska, Nov. 12th, 1893 and passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14th at the Knoxville Hospital following an operation at the age of 35 years, 9 months and 4 days. She moved to Iowa with her parents when a small child. She was united in marriage to Chas. Abbott aat Omaha, Nebr., March 14th 1914. To this union three children were born. Harold age 14, Ralph age 6, and Edna May who died infancy April 14th, 1929.

Mrs. Abbott was always cheerful and had a smile for all who knew her. She knew she was dying and talked of the wonderful Savior and his goodness and love. After calling all her loved ones to her bedside and bidding them goodbye and telling each one how much she loved them, and told of the Beautiful things she was seeing, she passed away with a smile on her face.

Beadie Abbott leaves to mourn her loss her husband; 2 sons; aged mother; three sisters Mrs. George Fulmer, of St. Charles; Mrs. Earl Chase, of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Clyde Brooks, of Springfield, Mo.; four brothers Charlie, Edd and Fred of Truro, and John of St. Charles; ten nephews, six neices and other relatives, besides a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Truro Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cottingham in charge. Burial in the Hartman cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who helped care for our loved one. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. Chas. Abbott and Sons, Mrs. Zilpha Fitzgerald and family.


 
FANNIE BELLE (RICKETTS) FITZGERALD

Fannie Belle, daughter of William T. and Sarah Russell Ricketts was born sept. 22, 1881 in Shelby county, Indiana and passed away Oct. 27, 1963 at the Johnston Rest Home in St. Charles at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 5 days.

Atan early age she with her family established residence in Iowa.

On Aug. 29, 1900 she was united in marriage to Charles T. Fitzgerald in Madison county. Immediately afterward they moved to a farm in Clarke county. The following year they purchased their present home.

To this union four children were born, two daughters and two sons. One daughter, Grace preceded her in death at the age of five years. Her husband passed away May 4, 1960.

She was the last survivor of a family of eight children; Emma, William, Mary, Edwin, Albert, John and Harry Ricketts.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nora Pressly of Osceola; two sons, Elmer of Des Moines and Arthur of Truro; two daughters-in-law; one son-in-law and four grandsons, Marvin Pressley of Des Moines; Larry and Richard Fitzgerald of Truro, and Herbert D. Fitzgerald in the Armed Service at Fort Bliss, Tex. Also, eight sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; many neices and nephews and a host of friends.

At an early age she placed her trust in the Lord and practiced his teachings her entire life. She was a true friend to all who knew her and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her lifes work could well be summed up with the saying of her Master, "Well done my true and faithful servant."

Services were held under the direction of the Kale Funeral Home at the Truro Christian church, Wednesday, October 30 with Rev. Robert Webber of Des Moines and Rev. James Nicholson of Truro officiating. Burial was in Fields cemetery in Clarke county.


 
MRS. JOHN WARNER
Passed Away Last Night at Her Home

Mrs. John W. WARNER died last evening at the home of her son Charles WARNER, at Shadyside. She was in her 80s and she had been gradually failing for some time. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, at the house, and burial will be in the Andrage cemetery in Ransom township. Mrs. WARNER had lived in Hillsdale county practically all of her life. Mrs. WARNER and her husband, Rev. John W. WARNER, have lived for years on a farm east of Frontier but were in Hillsdale for the winter with a son, William. About four weeks ago they went to the home of the other son near Shadyside. Besides the husband and two sons mentioned, Mrs. WARNER leaves a daughter, Mrs. C. M. BEAR, of Newton, Ind. [Richland twp, Fountain Co, IN 1920 census]


 
CHARLES M. WARNER

Charles M. WARNER, son of Rev. J. W. and Viola A. WARNER was born at Elbourn, Illinois August 23, 1859 and departed this life at his home at Shadyside, Bird Lake, Michigan, June 1, 1925 aged 65 years, 9 months and 8 days. October 20, 1886 he was united in marriage to Alice STRAW and to this union was born one son, Glen WARNER who preceded him in death June 21, 1906. He leaves to mourn their loss the wife Alice, one brother William E. WARNER of Hillsdale, Mich., one sister Mrs. Mary BEAR, Ft. Collins, Colorado, other relatives and a host of friends. For many years Mr. WARNER has conducted the store and summer resort at Shadyside, on the shores of Bird Lake.


 
MRS. NELLIE WARNER
of Frontier is Dead

Frontier, Nov. 8 - Mrs. Nellie May WARNER, a native of Hillsdale county, died at her home near hear at 7:20 o'clock this morning following an illness of one week. Mrs. WATKINS was born in the county September 7, 1873, and lived here all her life with the exception of a few years spent in Battle Creek. Surviving her are her husband, William WARNER; one daughter, Dessie WARNER who teaches at the Devine school; one son, Earl J. WARNER who operates a filling station in Frontier; a step-mother Mrs. Gussie WATKINS of Osseo; two sisters, Mrs. Frank FISCHER of Brooksville, Fla., and Mrs. Julia MASON of Waldron; AND FOUR BROTHERS, John WATKINS of Osseo, Stephen and Benjamin of Osseo, and Burton of Hillsdale. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, November 10, at 2 o'clock at the home near Frontier, Rev. G. A. OSBORN of Hillsdale officiating, assisted by Rev. FLEENOR. Burial at Wild Cherry cemetery.


 
EARL J. WARNER
Dies At Hospital

April 6, 1954
Frontier - Earl J. WARNER 60, World War I veteran and an employe of Allied Products, plant three, in Hillsdale, died Monday at midnight at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He had been ill for several months but death resulted from pneumonia.

A son of William and Nellie (WATKINS) WARNER, he was bron in Ransom township June 28, 1893. He attended Doty and Frontier schools and lived in Hillsdale before moving to Frontier 23 years ago. He was a member of Leighr A. Wright Post 53, American Legion of Hillsdale and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Surviving are his widow, the former May THORNE, a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Thornetta) HINKLE of Toledo, O., and two granddaughters. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Dutcher Funeral Home in Hillsdale, are pending word from Mr. Warner's aunt, Mrs. Mary BAER of Fort Collins, Colo.


 
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
LATE REV. JOHN WARNER

Funeral services for the late Rev. John WARNER, who passed away at the home of his daughter in Colorado last week, were held at the home of the Son, William E. WARNER, 32 Sharp street, on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. H. D. HENRY officiated at the services. Pall-bearers were: David E. CHESTNUT, William PURSELL, J. T. DODGE, J. D. WATKINS, Dean COMSTOCK, and Edward HOLMES. Interment was in the Wild Cherry cemetery.


 
FREDERICK W. WARNER [article Nov. 24, 2001]
Nov. 15, 1922 - Nov. 20, 2001

Frederick W. WARNER, 79, died on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at Foote Hospital in Jackson [Michigan]. He was born on Nov. 15, 1922 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Somerset Center United Methodist Church.


 
MILTON BRODOCK
Succumbs At 86

Milton Earl BRODOCK, 86, retired farmer, died of apoplexy at his home at 52 Union street where he had resided for the past four and a half years. He had been ill more than five years. He was born in Jackson County, Michigan Oct. 9, 1866, a son of Henry and Mary JOHNSON BRODOCK. With the exception of five years spent in Union City, he was a lifelong resident of Hillsdale county. On May 9, 1890, he married Alice FITZGERALD who survives. Other survivors are a son, Merle E. BRODOCK of Hillsdale, a sister, Mrs. Minnie STUMP of Stanwood, a brother, Earl BRODOCK of Oklahoma, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Cleo BONNEY died in 1946. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the Dutcher chapel where friends may call anytime. The Rev. L. D. GORDON of the Free Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in the Frontier cemetery.


 
FLOSSIE BRODOCK

Hillsdale - Flossie A. BRODOCK, of 15 Waldron St., Hillsdale, died Thursday (May 25, 1989), in the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was 95. Born Jan 5, 1894, in Kunkle, Ohio, to Clem and Effie BEST SNYDER, she had lived the majority of her life in Hillsdale County. Having graduated from Frontier High School, she was a former employee of Hillsdale Manufacturing; a member of the Hillsdale United Brethren Church; and a life member of the WMA of the church. On Oct. 27, 1915, she married Merl BRODOCK. He preceded her in death in 1988. Also preceding her in death were two sisters and four brothers. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, in the United Brethren Church, Hillsdale, with the Revs. Wayne GOLDSMITH and Willard SANDERS officiating. Burial will be in Frontier Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday, with visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening, at the Van Horne-Eagle Funeral Home, Hillsdale.


 
MERL BRODOCK

Hillsdale - Merl E. BRODOCK, a retired Hillsdale College maintenance worker, died Sunday morning (Nov. 27, 1988) at his residence after a brief illness. He was 94. Mr. BRODOCK, a lifelong Hillsdale County resident, was born Aug. 1, 1894, in Frontier to Milton and Alice FITZGERALD BRODOCK. A member of the Hillsdale First United Brethren Church, he served formerly as Sunday school superintendent and teacher and he was a life member of the Men's Brotherhood. On Oct 27, 1915, he married Flossie SNYDER, who survives. One sister and one brother preceded him in death. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hillsdale First United Brethren Church with the Rev. Willard SANDERS and the Rev. Wayne GOLDSMITH officiating. Burial is in Frontier Cemetery. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m.


 
MRS. ALICE ELIZA BRODOCK [published Aug 9, 1954]

Mrs. Alice Eliza BRODOCK, 82, died Sunday morning at 8:20 at the home of her son, Merl E. BRODOCK at 210 W. Carleton Road where she had lived for three months. She had been ill with arterio-sclerosis and apoplexy for three months. She was born in Woodbridge Township Sept. 20, 1872 a daughter of William and Alice FITZGERALD HATCH. Before going to live with her son, she lived for six years at 52 Union St., coming here from Woodbridge Township. She joined the United Brethren Church at Frontier in 1895, under the Rev. FOOTE, and later transferred her membership to the Hillsdale U. B. church. She was also a member of the Woman's Missionary Association. On May 9, 1890, she married Milton BRODOCK who died Mar. 14, 1953. A daughter, Floy, and a son died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Clea (sic) BONNET died Jan. 30, 1947. Surviving are her son, Merl, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the United Brethren church. The Rev. A. E. MOOR will officiate and burial will be in the Frontier Cemetery. The body of Mrs. BRODOCK will remain at the Dutcher Chapel until Tuesday noon.


 
JASON BATES NORRIS
Article in Hillsdale paper-l905

Funeral services conducted by Rev. John W. Warner at 2:00 on Tuesday September l0, l905 for the Honorable Jason Bates Norris, known by Rev. John Warner for l0 years. Rev. Warner was assisted by E.D. Steffey, pastor of the M.E. Church.


 
GEORGE EDWARD KELLEY
Article in Hillsdale paper - 1950

WALDRON - George Edward Kelley, 73, a Wright township farmer his entire life, died Sunday afternoon at 3:43 at Hillsdale Community Health Center where he had been five days. For several months he had been ill following a stroke. He contracted virus pneumonia just before his death. On Feb. 15, 1877, Mr. KELLEY was born to Edward and Amanda (FITZGERALD) KELLEY in Wright township. Fifty years ago Feb. 22, [1900], Mr. Kelley married Sylvia CROOK who survives him. They lived their entire married lives on a farm four and one half miles from Prattville on Lickly's Corners road. Among Mr. KELLEY's survivors, other than his widow, are three daughters, Mrs. Grace KEISER of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Vivian NELSON of Chicago and Mrs. Vera BROCKWAY of Homer; a son, Harold, of Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Alice HOLLAND, of Waldron, Earl of Adrian and Glenn of Morenci, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at Lickly's Corners church with Rev. Donald STROHL of Osseo officiating. Burial will be at Lickly's Corners cemetery. The body is now at Brown and Eagle funeral home in Waldron where it will remain until one hour before funeral services when it will be taken to the church to lie in state.


 
MRS SYLVIA ETHEL KELLEY (SYLVIA CROOK)
Article in Hillsdale paper - 1950

WALDRON- A day after her husband was buried, Mrs. Sylvia Ethel KELLEY, 73, suffered a heart attack at her home 4 1/2 miles from Prattville and died two hours later. Death occurred Thursday afternoon at 3:30. A life long resident of the Lickly's Corners area, Mrs. KELLEY was born July 26, 1877, to William A. and Sarah Ellen (STUCK) CROOK. On Feb. 22, 1900, she married George E. KELLEY. This winter the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house. Mrs. KELLEY was a member of Lickly's Corners church, Ladies Aid and Foreign Missionary society. Her survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Grace KEISER of Oakland, Calif., who will arrive in Michigan Saturday, Mrs. Vivian NELSON of Chicago and Mrs. Vera BROCKWAY of Homer; a son, Harold of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Ina MARTIN of Prattville and Mrs. Mary POOLE of Harvard, Ill.; three brothers, Charles CROOK of Rollin, Earl CROOK of Tecumseh, Nebr., and C. CROOK of Alvordton. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Lickly's Corners church with Rev. Donald STROHL of Osseo officiating. Burial will be at Lickly's Corners cemetery. The body, now at Brown and Eagle funeral home in Waldron, will be taken to the church the day of the funeral to lie in state from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. before services begin.


CHARLES FRANKLIN FITZGERALD
OLD SOLDIER DIES
Chas. Fitzgerald Answers Call
Article in Remus, Michigan newspaper - 1913

Charles F. FITZGERALD was born at Alleghany, N.Y., August 27, 1844, and died at Remus [Michigan] on August 23, 1913, aged 68 years, 11 months and 26 days. He came to Michigan in his boyhood and in 1861 he answered the call of his country and enlisted as private in Co. D. 1st Mich. heavy artillery and served his full enlistment afterward enlisted again and served till the close of the war, being discharged in July, 1865. He was married, August 2, 1863, to Mary HOUGHTON, who died, June 11, 1875. Of this union two daughters were born, Mrs. E. E. COMPSON of Millbrook and Mrs. E. A. BRESSIN of Remus. On Jan. 1, 1876, married Hattie M. HOUGHTON, who died, Oct. 9, 1894. Of this union three sons survive him, Ray of Weidman, Dorr of Lansing and Lee, who is in the west. On April 21, 1897, he was married to Irene MILLER from whom four children survive him, one daughter and three sons. Deceased was a man of scholarly attainments having been successful school teacher for many years, as well as holding various offices of public trust and had a large circle of friends, who loved him for his kind and cherry disposition and ever readiness to do another a favor or kindness. The funeral was held Tuesday, August 26, at the M. E. Church, Rev. GARDNER officiating. Interment at Pine River cemetery.


 
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD
Hillsdale Standard, Hillsdale Co., MI - May 18, 1880

FITZGERALD - In Ransom, May ll, l880, of ulceration of the stomach. Mr. James E. FITZGERALD, Sr. aged 79 years, 9 months and 9 days. The subject of this notice was born in Orange Co., NY. From there he removed to Allegancy Co. in the same state, where he resided until l865, when he removed to Ransom, Mich, where he remained until his death. Mr. F. was one of the most worthy and respected citizens, and will be greatly missed, not only by his wife, with whom he has lived for nearly 60 years, and children and near relatives, but by his large circle of friends and the community in general. He was a consistent and every day Christian, having been a professor of religion for over 60 years, and a consistent and worthy member of the Congregational church in Ransom since his settlement in this town. He retained his senses until his last moments and gave directions concerning his funeral with the same composure that a man would if he were merely starting on a journey, and expected to return to see if his order was fulfilled. He requested that Wm. MABBS preach his funeral service, that the choir of the Congregational church sing at the grave. "Hark! from the tomb the doleful sound gave orders concerning the place where he desired to be buried and he also selected Lewis THOMPSON to take charge at the funeral. In all matters that required candor and stability he was frank, and plain conversation, and a fearless advocate of truth and right regardless of the frowns of his opponents or what the opinion of others might be. In politics he was a republican to the fullest extent.


 
MARY FITZGERALD
Hillsdale Standard, Hillsdale Co., MI - Oct. 17, 1882

Died - FITZGERALD [Mary REDDY]- At the residence of her son in law, Ira W. BELL, in Pittsford, MI, October 6th, l882, Mrs. Mary FITZGERALD, aged 82 years and 7 days. The subject of this notice was born in Orange County, N.Y. September 29, l800. She moved there to Allegheny county in early life, and from there to Ransom, Mi. In l864, where she resided until the death of her husband, about two years ago, when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. I. W. BELL in Pittsford. Funeral services were held at Ransom Center in the Congregational church, of which she was a worthy member during her residence in that place. The services were conducted by Rev. J. D. BORTON, pastor of the church. She was a professor of religion for 64 years, having experienced religion at the age of l8.


 
MARY JANE BELL
Hillsdale newspaper - 1909

Miss Mary Jane FITZGERALD was born in Scottsburg, Livingston Co., NY, August llth l837. She was married to Rev. Ira W. BELL at Burns, Allegany Co., NY August l6, l856. To them was born 5 children; 3 died in infancy. She came with her husband to Michigan 5 years ago and settled in Ransom, Hillsdale Co. April 24, l909 she fell and broke her hip, followed by 20 weeks of intense suffering with Caatarrh of the stomach, which she bore patiently. She was always mindful of other's wants instead of her own; always ready to serve. She shared with her husband the pleasures and hardships of an intererant life, rendering what help she could. Her death leaves a vacancy in the house that only Jesus can fill. She died trusting in Jesus, Friday evening, September l0th, l909 at l0 o'clock. Gone to her reward. Those are her husband, Rev. Ira W. BELL. Her two daughters, Mrs. Ida I. HURSH and Mrs. Edna R. MATTHEWSON, their husbands and their children, several neices, two brothers and their families, one sister in law, and a large number of acquaintences. She was aged 72 years, one month. They do not mourn as they have no hope. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church at Lickley's Corners on Tuesday, September l4th at half past l0 A.M.. Rev. John E. COURTER of Pittsford preached the sermon; Text Mark l4-8. Rev. M.J.SWEET of Hudson added a few remarks. Prayer by Rev. O.C. BEDFORD. Approrpriate singing was by Rev. BADDER and wife and Mrs. BEDFORD and son of Waldron. The remains were laid to rest by the side of her parents in the Burt Cemetery. One by one we are passing away.


 
AMANDA MELVINA KELLEY
Hillsdale newspaper - 1937

Three Deaths Occurred in this Vicinity During Past Few Days

This community suffered loss by death of three of its citizens in the past few days. Mrs. Amanda Kelley, 90, widow of Edward Kelley passed away last Saturday. Funeral services in charge of Rev. CLAY were held from the Betzer church Monday afternoon and interment was made in the Burt cemetery.

OBITUARY
Amanda Melvina Fitzgerald, daughter of Leander and Phoebe Fitzgerald, ws born Jan. 26, 1847, at Burns, New York and died at Waldron, Feb. 13, 1937, at the age of 90 years and 18 days. She came with her grandparents to Michigan, when she was fourteen years old. She was united in marriage to Edward KELLEY, July 4, 1867, who preceeded her in death Nov. 11, 1924. To this union were born six children, one dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her death, Alice HOLLAND of Waldron, John and George of near Betzer, Earl of Adrian, Glen of Montpelier, 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness during our mother's illness and death,
Alice HOLLAND
George KELLEY
John KELLEY
Earl KELLEY
Glen KELLEY


 
ELMER W. HATCH
Hillsdale Standard - February 11, 1890

Elmer W. HATCH was born December 31, 1853, in Steuben county, N.Y. Came to Michigan with his parents in October 1858, settling in Woodbridge. Elmer was brought up on the farm working with his father in cultivation the farm on which they lived, thus laying the foundation of industry and frugality, which ever after characterizes life. Feb. 21, 1875, he was married to Miss Ellen FULLER, who now with three children is left to morn the loss of a kind companion and an indulgent father. He was taken with La Grippe; while suffering with pain and disease his little daughter, of nine years, was stricken down by death. This was a terrible shock to him, and the disease went to his head and reason was dethroned. All that was possible to be done by friends and the best medical help to be had proved of no avail. Surrounded by his family, his aged father, brothers and only sister, he passed away on the 31st day of Jan'y, aged 38 years and one month. His funeral was held at the Frontier church, Feb. 2, [1890] Rev. Mr. CLARK conducting the services, basing his remarks on the words; "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his." After which the remains were laid to rest beside his two children that had gone before him, there to rest till time shall be no more. The family and relatives have the sympathy of the neighborhood in their sad affliction.


 
DORR HATCH
Hillsdale newspaper - 1961

March 9, 1961 - Dorr A. HATCH 71 died suddenly Wednesday evening at his home at 27 West Carlton Road following a heart attack. He was a former employee of the Hillsdale County Road Commission and caretaker of the Hillsdale Recreation Hall. Mr. HATCH was born May 18, 1889 in Frontier and the son of Elmer and Ella.[sic] [Ellen (Fuller) Hatch] He had resided in Hillsdale for 37 years. He was married July 10, 1907 to Pearl B. BANKER who preceded him in death January 2, 1957. He is survived by 1 niece and 3 nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 P.M. at the Van Horn Funeral Home. The Rev. Donnell CAMPBELL will officiate. Burial will be in the Frontier Cemetery. A visitation for friends will be held Friday evening from 7 to 9 at the Van Horn Funeral Home.


 
PEARL BELLE HATCH
Prayer Card - 1957

In memory of Pearl Belle HATCH, born February 4, 1892, Woodbridge Twp. Passed away January 2, 1957 Hillsdale, Michigan. Services at Metler-Van Horn Funeral Home Saturday at 2:00 P.M. Officiating Rev. William M. WOOD, Interment at Frontier Cemetery, Frontier, Michigan. Pallbearers: Arthur ANSLEY, William HUTCHINS, Fred CARTWRIGHT, Linn GREEN, Garold AGNEW, James MURRAY.

 

 
LELAND D KELLEY
Hillsdale Daily News, Hillsdale, Michigan - July 9, 1988

Leland D. Kelley, 84, of 9105 Deerfield Hwy., Blissfield, died Friday afternoon (July 8, 1988) at Bixby Medical Center, Adrian, following a brief illness. He was born November 18, 1903 in Waldron to Earl and Ida Welling Kelley. A retired farmer, Mr. Kelley was employed for many years at Schader Plumbing and Heating of Blissfield. On August 8, 1922 he married Emily A. Ford in Wauseon, Ohio. She survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mariam) Ganun of Rochester, Minn. Mrs. Donald (Ruth Ileen) Abling and Mrs. Donald (Carolyn) Jentz of Adrian and Mrs. Mike (Nancy) Eardly of Ludlow Falls, Ohio; one son, Earl D. Kelley of Adrian; 16 grandchildren, 18 gr grandchildren, and one gggrandchild. a daughter, two sisters, his twin sister and a brother preceeded him in death. The funeral will be at 1 pm Monday at the Eagle Funeral Home, Hudson, with the Rev. Mark Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Ransom Twp. Visitation is from 7 to 9 this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Lenawee Co.

Adrian Daily Telegram - July 9, 1988
LELAND D. KELLEY
BLISSFIELD - Leland David Kelley, 84, of 9105 Deerfield Hwy., Blissfield, died Friday, July 8, 1988, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. He was born Nov. 18, 1903, in Waldron to Earl and Ida (Welling) Kelley. He was married to Emily A. Ford on Aug. 8, 1922, in Wauseon, Ohio.

Mr. Kelley was a farmer and was employed as a plumber by Schadler Plumbing & Heating in Blissfield before his retirement. Surviving are his wife; one son, Earl D. Kelley of Adrian; four daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Miriam) Ganun of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. Donald (Ruth Ileen) Abling of Adrian, Mrs. Donald (Carolyn) Gentz of Adrian and Mrs. Mike (Nancy) Eardly of Lulow Falls, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lynn Kelley; three sisters, Doris, Alice and his twin sister Lela; and one daughter, Venona Mae Wegner. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Ransom Twp., Hillsdale County. Visitation will be 7-9 Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 Sunday at the funeral home.

 

 
EMILY A KELLEY [Emily A Ford]

ADRIAN - Emily A. Kelley, 93, of Corporate Drive, Adrian, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994, at Provincial House in Adrian. She was born Nov. 25, 1900, in Fayette, Ohio, the daughter of Alfred and Arrila (McLain) Ford. On Aug. 8, 1922, she married Leland David Kelley in Wauseon, Ohio. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1988. Mrs. Kelley was a housewife and mother, living at her present address for the past year, moving from rural Blissfield. She is survived by one son, Earl, and his wife Ginny Kelley of Adrian; four daughters and their husbands, Mariam and Gerald Ganun of Rochester, Minn., Ileen and Donald Abling and Carolyn and Don Gentz, all of Adrian, and Nancy and Mike Eardly of Ludlow Falls, Ohio; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Vivian Ford of Fayette, Ohio. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Venona Mae Wagner, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 1994, at the Eagle Funeral Home, Hudson Chapel, with Pastor Bruce Jewett officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Ransom Township. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee.

 

 
GLEN ELMER KELLEY

MORENCI - Glen Elmer Kelley, 76 years old, of 311 Orchard Street, died at 8 a.m. today at Morenci Area hospital where he had been a patient four weeks. Mr. Kelley had been in failing health for six years.

The son of Edward and Amanda Fitzgerald, he was born Aug. 27, 1885, in Wright township, Hillsdale county. He was a farmer in Hillsdale county until 1941 when he moved to Morenci where he was employed by the Morenci Dairy until he retired in 1955.

Mr. Kelley married Cula Vanarsdalen March 24, 1909, at Waldron. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and John, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Holland. Besides his widow he is survived by a son, Richard Kelley of Morenci; two daughters, Mrs. Loren (Madaline) Mercer of Wauseon and Mrs. Carmon (Gertrude) Kaiser of Pioneer; a brother, Earl Kelley of Adrian; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Ackland & Fink Funeral Home with the Rev. George Burlew officiating. The burial will be at Waldron cemetery.

 

 
MRS. E.E. KELLEY [Ida Belle Welling]

April 1959 The funeral service for Mrs. Ida B. Kelley, the wife of E. E. Kelley of 601 North Main Street, who died Saturday at Bixby hospital, was at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Everiss Funeral Home. The Rev. H. B. Peter officiated. The bearers were John, Earl and Robert Kelley, Neil Rutledge, Clarence Ferris, and Edward Wagner. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery in Hillsdale county.

 

 
ELMON EARL KELLEY

1969 WALDRON - Elmon Earl Kelley, 89, of 502 Dennis Street, Adrian, died Sunday at 6:15 p.m. at Bixby Hospital. He was born May 11, 1879 in Wright Township, Hillsdale County. He had lived in the Adrian area for the past 38 years. He was a retired car salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Ida Welling, who died April 12, 1958.

Surviving are two sons, Lynn of Adrian and Leland of Blissfield; three daughters, Mrs. Lela Rutledge of Greenville, Mich., Mrs. Doris Hutchinson and Mrs. Verlin (Alice) Lonbarger of Bryan, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a member of the United Brethren Church of Adrian. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home, Waldron. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Ransom, Mich..

 

 
DORIS (KELLEY) HUTCHINSON

Memorial Obituary
DORIS (KELLEY) HUTCHINSON
BRYAN, Ohio - Mrs. Doris M. Hutchinson, 69, of 537 W. High St., Bryan, Ohio, died unexpectedly Wednesday at her home. She was born May 9, 1908, in Prattville to Elmon and Ida (Welling) Kelley. She married Robert Walkup, who preceded her in death in 1941, and then married James Hutchinson, who preceded her in death April 1969.

Mrs. Hutchinson was a member of the Waldron Church of Christ, and the Diamond Chapter of the O.E.S., Osseo. She was a former telephone operator in Waldron.

Surviving are one son, James Hutchinson of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Ann) Hersha of Waldron, Mrs. Bill (Jane) Boyd of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Mrs. Clarence (Barbara) Ferris of Addison; two sisters, Mrs. Lela Rutledge of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Alice Lonabarger of Bryan, Ohio; one brother, Leland Kelley of Blissfield; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter and one brother.

Services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at the Eagle Funeral Home, Hudson with the Rev. Lowell E. Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Waldron Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 
LYNN W KELLEY

Memorial Obituary Entered Into Eternal Rest Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1975 L.W. KELLEY AMBOY - L. W. Kelley, 75, of 502 Dennis St., Adrian, and formerly of Amboy Township, died today in the Hillhaven Convalescent Center Adrian, following a lengthly illness. He was a retired auto dealer, and was a former member of the Adrian Rotary Club.

He was born in Amboy Township, Hillsdale County, July 19, 1900, the son of Earl and Ida Welling Kelley. On Nov. 11, 1924, he married Zerma Yeagley. She died in 1959.

Survivors include two sons, John of Adrian and Robert of Toledo; three sisters, Mrs. Lela Rutledge of Greenville, and Mrs. Alice Lonabarger and Mrs. Don Hutchinson, both of Bryan, Ohio; one brother, Leland Kelley of Blissfield; and four grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Braun Funeral Home, Adrian. The Rev. Warren Cox will officiate, and burial will be in the Oakwood cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday.

 

 
LELA RUTLEDGE

May 15, 1981
LELA RUTLEDGE
GREENVILLE - Mrs. Lela Rutledge, 77, of Greenville died Friday in a Grand Rapids Hospital. She was born Nov. 18, 1903 in Hillsdale County and grew up in the Waldron area. She was the daughter of Earl and Ida Belle Welling Kelley. Her husband Lee Rutledge died several years ago.
Surviving is her twin brother, Leland Kelley of Blissfield; two daughters Doris Clouse of Lakeview and Mrs. Roger (Ann) Beck of Greenville; two sons Rodney and Neal, both of Grand Rapids; and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held today at the Marshall Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial was in the Waldron Cemetery.

 

 
ALICE M LONABARGER [Alice M Kelley]

Memorial Obituary
Adrian Daily Telegram May 16, 1980
Mrs. LONABARGER
BRYAN, Ohio - Mrs. Alice M. Lonabarger, 68, of Bryan, died at Bryan Hospital Wednesday. She was born Sept. 26, 1912 in Waldron to E. E. and Ida (Welling) Kelley. On June 20, 1936, she married V. S. (Hoot) Lonabarger. He died July 30, 1878. Mrs. Lonabarger was a lifelong resident of Williams County. She was a past worthy matron of the O.E.S., a member of the Past Worthy Matrons Club, a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club and a member of the First Church of Christ in Bryan. She retired in 1974 as a deputy registrar for the state of Ohio License Bureau.

Survivors include one brother, Leland Kelley of Blissfield, and one sister, Mrs. Lela Rutledge of Grand Rapids. She was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Watts Funeral Home in Bryan, Ohio with the Rev. Lowell Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer, Ohio, an O.E.S. service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 
WILLIAM SAXTON

Hillsdale Newspaper
November 22, 1887
The body of William Saxton, an old man 87 years old was found in garden of Mrs. Hill in the north part of this city last Thursday evening. Mr. Saxton, an old resident of this county, having lived in Woodbridge most of his time, but of late living in the city with his son John C. Saxton. He was always very industrious and had been trimming some grape vines in the yard where his remains were found. The funeral was held in Woodbridge Saturday at the Fuller School House.

 

 
JOHN C SAXTON

Mancelona Herald
February 13, 1913
John C. Saxton died very suddenly last Sunday evening of heart disease. He had been in his usual health, but passed away peacefully soon after retiring for the night. Mr. Saxton was 78 years old, and himself and wife, who survives him, celebrated their golden wedding about four years ago. He leaves four daughters, Mesdames Thorn of Huron, O., Holcomb of Jackson, Bert Hulbert of Cadillac, and Wm. Smith of this village, and one son Willie Saxton of Chicago, all of whom came home to attend the funeral. One son only was absent. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church today at 2 pm, with services conducted by Rev. Smith, and the interment will be in Fair View Cemetery.

 

 
EVELYN E (MYERS) FITZGERALD

The Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Evelyn Fitzgerald, Malvern
Evelyn Eileen Fitzgerald, 80, of Malvern and longtime Truro area resident, died June 10, 2006.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, at the Truro Congregational United Church of Christ with the Rev. Carol Iammatteo-Code. Burial was at Hartman Cemetery in rural Truro.

Evelyn Fitzgerald was born July 22, 1925, to Leo and Mae (Shutt) Myers of St. Charles and received her education in the Truro schools. On May 12, 1941, she was united in marriage to Orville LeRoy Fitzgerald in Trenton, Mo. Evelyn was employed as a seamstress for Snowdons Manufacturing in Osceola for 15 years. She then worked for the Truro grocery store before retiring. She was a member of the Truro Congregational United Church of Christ, Jolly Fu Club and Red Hat Club. She had resided in Malvern for the past eight years.

She is survived by one son, Ron Fitzgerald of Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Sharon Chickering of Malvern; a sister, Laura Goodrich of Osceola; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Odyssey Hospice in Omaha, Neb.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kale Funeral Homes of Osceola and Truro.

 

 
The Last Will of GEORGE W FITZGERALD

I, George W. Fitzgerald of the town of Livonia in the county of Livingston and State of New York in contemplation of the uncertainty of human life and being of sound mind do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in the manner following: to wit

FIRST: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann Fitzgerald all my household goods of every name and nature for her, my said wife, to have and to hold for her own personal use and benefit forever. I also give and bequeath to my said wife, Ann Fitzgerald, her heirs and assigns forever. One hundred acres of land with the appurtenances there into belonging or in anyway appertaining, lying and being in the town of Livonia, County of Livingston and State of New York and described as follows. Beginning on the South bounds of said lot number forty-five at the South West corner of One Hundred acres of land heretofore conveyed to James Wilson it being at the distance of twenty five chains and thirty links from the South East corner of said lot, (unknown word), thence along said South bounds, (unknown word), twenty five chains and sixty four links-thence on a line parallel with the East bounds of said Lot- number forty-five, northerly, thirty five chains and seventy five links to the north bounds of said lot-thence along the same Easterly, twenty five chains and sixty four links to the north west corner of the said Wilson's one hundred acre tract- and thence along the West bounds, southerly, to the place of beginning: It being the one Hundred acres on home farm in which, I George W. Fitzgerald, now reside. I also give and bequeath to my said wife my Grey mare, Doll, two Cows, one top buggy, one open buggy, one cutter, two single harnesses, two robes and blankets: the buggies, cutter, harnesses, robes and Blankets, being those which are now in use by me and my family.
I also give and bequeath to my said wife the use in common profits Of all the real and residue of my estate both real and personal until My daughter, Grace shall attain the full age of twenty-one years. And my wife is and I do hereby so declare it - that my said wife shall receive the above bequests in lieu of dower.

SECOND: I give and bequeath to my daughter Grace Fitzgerald her heirs and assigns forever all the rest and residue of any Real estate- wherever located with the appurtenances and Hereditaments-thereunto-belonging or in any way appertaining, for her my said daughter in full possession of immediately after attaining he full age of twenty-one years.

THIRD: All the rest and residual of my personal property whatsoever and wheresoever of what nature kind or griality soever The cause may be and not herein before given and disposed of, I give And bequeath co-jointly to my said wife Ann Fitzgerald and my said daughter Grace Fitzgerald to be equally divided between them when my said daughter reaches the age of twenty-one years. And my will is and I do hereby declare it. That in consideration of the above requests to my said wife, she shall provide for support and educate my said daughter Grace until she attains the age of twenty One years as I would proved for support and educate her where I Living: and that she shall keep in good repair any real estate-Excepting loss by fire-up to the time where my said daughter-Grace shall have attained the full of twenty-one year.

But if my daughter-Grace die before attaining the full twenty one years and without leaving lawful issue then all the property both real and personal herein before bequeathed to her shall revert and go to my said wife Ann Fitzgerald.

FOURTH: I hereby commit the guardianship of my said Daughter Grace until she shall attain the age of twenty one years to my wife Ann Fitzgerald, if she shall so long live and continue to be my widow.

FIFTH: I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife Ann Fitzgerald sole executrix of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of April, 1872.

G.W. Fitzgerald S.S.

Ann Appeared September 2, 1872 appeared in open court to have the will verified.

 

 
The Last Will of SARAH A (WHITNEY) FITZGERALD
Dated January 6, 1865…Will was probated March 14, 1865

In the name of God Amen I Sarah A. W. Fitzgerald of the town of Livonia, Livingston Co., State of New York of the age of twenty six-years and being of sound mind and meaning do make and publish and declare this my last will and testament in the manner following that is to say.

FIRST: I give and bequeath to my husband George W. Fitzgerald the use of seventy one and forty one hundredth acres of land-better known as the Bradner J. Blake farm-the use and profits of said farm during his natural life. In case of his death, I bequeath the said seventy-one acres and 40/100 to my children, Carry Autinette and Hattie Isabelle Fitzgerald to be divided equally at the age of twenty-one years.

SECOND: I give and devise all the rest residue and remainder of my real estate of every name and nature whatsoever to my two children Carry Autinette and Hattie Isabell to be divided equally between them share and share alike. When they shall arrive at the age of twenty-one years-excepting the use of said landed property in No. Second which I give and bequeath to my husband George W. Fitzgerald for the taking care and providing and educating of my two children Carry and Hattie until they shall arrive at the age above mentioned.

AND LASTLY- I give and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate, goods and chattel of what nature or kind soever to my children Carry Autinette and Hattie Isabelle excepting the sheep, horses cattle and animal of every description now on the farm are to remain on the farm or used for keeping the said farm in repair. I do hereby appoint George W. Fitzgerald my sole executor.

In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of Jan. AD 1865. She signed with her mark, an X…Sarah A. W. Fitzgerald

The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed published and declared by the said Sarah A. W. Fitzgerald as for her last will and testament in presence of us who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our name as witnesses there to. Seth A Chamberlain and Chauney E. Whitney(Her father)

 

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