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Plainwell Enterprise
Wednesday, Feb 18, 1903
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Edmund Farbrother.
The death of Edmund Farbrother occurred at his home on North Gun Plains at two o’clock last Wednesday morning. The funeral was held from the home at ten o’clock Friday morning, Rev J. Fletcher officiating. Burial was at Hillside cemetery.
Edmund Farbrother was born at Great Rollright, near Chipping Norton, North Oxfordshire, England, April 27, 1826, and would therefore have been seventy-seven years old if he had lived till next April. He came to this country, state and township in December, 1854, about 48 years ago and to the farm on which he died about 45 years ago. He was one of a family of eleven children only three of who are now living, in England. Mr. Farbrother was married about 44 years ago to Celia Brown of Gun Plains. He was a quiet, industrious, well disposed man and was always found attending to his own affairs. The labor of his life was spent upon his farm, transforming it from a wilderness to a pleasant, well-cultivated place. He was a man who always attended religious worship at the schoolhouse in his neighborhood and at the church in the village as circumstances would allow. He was a great reader. To the end of his life he read his newspaper carefully and kept informed as to what was taking place here and elsewhere. The ENTERPRISE had not a more careful and appreciative reader in the township of Gun Plains than Edmund Farbrother. He also read his Bible faithfully and having a good memory retained what he read as well as what had occurred in his life, making him an interesting man in conversation. He would rather suffer wrong that to do wrong to anybody.
He was in failing heath for sometime, yet kept busy. Everything possible was done for him but he gradually grew weaker until the end came.
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Cards of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted during the last illness and death of our father, Edmund Farbrother, also to the pastor for his tender words of consolation and the singers for their beautiful music,
GEORGE FARBROTHER
EMMA FARBROTHER
MRS. WM HERBERT.
Obituary of James Sullivan Hudson
Hudson, James Sullivan
[Fennville Herald dated Saturday, April 9, 1898]
The death of James Sullivan Hudson last Saturday took another of the active pioneers of our locality from this life. Mr. Hudson was born in Saratoga County, New York October 16, 1832 and came to Ganges in December 1855. At that time other settlers here were few and he began a pioneer's life on the farm which has since been his home. He possessed a strong active mind and considerable musical ability and spent a great deal of his time in giving vocal instructions. Of a family of nine only two brothers are now left, his eldest brother, Aaron, living in Minnesota and Hiram B. in Mancelona. The funeral was held at the Loomis school house Tuesday and was conducted by Rev. J. F. Taylor, a large number of friends being in attendance. Besides the widow, he leaves four sons, Herbert, Victor, Roy and Carl. Interment was made in the Loomis Cemetery.
Obituary of Mrs. Jane Ruth Kenter
Kenter, Jane Ruth
[Fenville Herald, Saturday, June 20, 1896
Mrs. Jane Ruth Kenter who that was Jane Ruth Stillson was born in the year 1842 in Oswego, NY. In the year 1844 her people moved to Adrian, MI where they lived until the year 1850 when they moved to Ganges township. She married Edward M. Kenter in the year 1859 and they have toiled heart and hand together until God saw fit to take her to Himself to ever dwell with him. Mrs. Kenter had been a great sufferer. She suffered a partial stroke of paralysis and it gradually grew up on her until she was entirely helpless and speechless. She was conscious up to the time of her death which took place at her home on the 12th day of June at 11 o'clock AM. The funeral was held in the Baptist church in Ganges and was conducted by Rev. Berry. The goodly number of friends and neighbors that were present showed the esteem and respect felt for the decreased. Mrs. Kenter leaves a husband, an aged mother, Mrs. Jane R. Stillson, two daughters, Mrs. Delia Hudson and Mrs. Celia Smith and one son, V. A. Kenter, four brothers and three sisters to mourn her loss.
Obituary of John Kenter
Kenter, John
[Fenville Herald, Saturday, January 12, 1901]
Death of John Kenter. John Kenter was born in Kingston, Canada February 25, 1825. When about twenty-one years of age he came to what is now Saugatuck township and resided on his present place from about 1850 until the time of his death which occurred January 5, 1901 from general debility and heart failure. He was married to Esther Love Stow, October 13, 1860. Five children were born to them one dying in infancy and one, a lovely daughter, at sixteen years of age. The remaining three, Mrs. Edith Goodrich residing with her family in the old home, Ernest of Cheshire and Mrs. Ina Rockwell of Hickory Corners, are left to mourn the loss of the last beloved parent, the mother having preceded him September 25, 1896.
H was always a tender, loving husband and father, a kind neighbor and friend and a respected citizen. Through a very modest, unpretentious man, his wide range of reading and remarkable memory made him a valuable authority on almost any topic and he will be sadly missed by a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Obituary of Sarah Kenter
Kenter, Sarah
[South Haven Daily Tribune, Tuesday, January 21, 1936]
Woman Found Dead in Home....Mrs. Sarah Kenter, 85, a widow, was found dead at her home on Park Avenue, were she lived in seclusion by neighbors late yesterday afternoon. Noticing that there had been no outward activity at the Kenter home throughout the day and that the fire had eventually been allowed to go out, a neighbor entered the home and found the aged woman had passed away. Dr., M. W. Buckborough was summoned and stated that death was due to a heart attack. It had been known that Mrs. Kenter had previously suffered heart ailment. It was thought that she had been dead about 48 hours. Funeral services for the woman are to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 PM from the Calvin Funeral home. The Rev. L. F. Tenhopen will officiate. Interment will be at Lakeview cemetery. Mrs. Kenter's only surviving relative is a stepson living in Fennville.
Obituary of Vern Kenter
Kenter, Vern
[Grand Rapids Herald, November 18, 1950]
Vern Kenter (Azel Vernon) retired farmer of Fennville, Route 2, died Sunday in Florida. He was 82. The body will be returned to the Chappell Funeral Home Thursday where services will be at 2 PM Friday. Burial will be in Fennville Cemetery.
Obituary of Jesse K. Patterson (1885-1971), born in Allegan county.
Patterson, Jesse K.
[Kalamazoo Gazette, Wed., 9 June 1971]
Mr. Jesse K. Patterson, Otsego, Mich., age 89, passed away Tuesday, (June 8, 1971) at the Alamo Nursing Home. Mr. Patterson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Roberta) Fox of Plainwell; 9 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 3:00 o’clock in Popular Hill Cemetery, Monterey, Rev. Royal David officiating.
*Note: Jesse was the son of Adam A. and Cora M. (Disbrow) Patterson.
Obituary for Flora Taylor Remmele published in unknown newspaper .
Mrs. R. C. Remmele of Watson, a pioneer of this county, died July 31st [1917]. The lady has been in poor health the past four years, and about a month ago had a severe attack of the measles that greatly reduced her vitality and though she recovered from measles, she gradually failed until her death. She is survived by two children, Mrs. L. E. Bookwalter and Mr. M. E. Remmele. Funeral services were conducted at the home Friday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Linsley. Burial was at Hudson Corners.
Obituary for Rev. Milton E. Remmele published Saturday, September 10, 1921 in unknown newspaper.
Deaths of the Week.
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Rev. Milton E. Remmele.
The death of Rev. Milton E. Remmele, which occurred in the university hospital in Ann Arbor last Monday, followed two very serious operations which it had been hoped would restore him to health. He was born in Sumerset, Hillsdale county, Aug. 6, 1873, and came with his parents to Watson township in this county when a small boy. He was married to Anna Toren, Dec. 31, 1903, and was the father of two children, Flora Marie and Leon. When a young boy Mr. Remmele cultivated a desire to enter the ministry and his ambition was realized when he attended Hillsdale college and Houghton seminary, N. Y. He followed his chosen vocation until failing health compelled him to retire. Besides the wife and children he leaves on sister, Mrs. Bookwalter. The funeral was from the Cook & Benson chapel last Wednesday and the body was taken to Hudson Corners cemetery for burial. Rev. H. L. Potter officiating.
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Card of Thanks – We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for the kindness shown us in our hour of trouble, for the flowers, and for the words of comfort spoken by Miss Alice Sprague.
Mrs. ANNA M. REMMELE.
Mrs. FRANCIS COOK.
LEON LA VERN REMMELE.
OBITUARY for Russell C. Remmele published in unknown newspaper.
RUSSEEL REMMELE
Was born in Fulton county, Ohio, April 29, 1837 and departed this life April 10, 1914. At the age of sixteen he moved with his parents to Somerset, Hillsdale county, Mich. He was married to Flora Taylor in Woodstock, Mich., Dec. 19, 1864. In February, 81884 he moved with his family to Watson, Allegan county, Mich., where he has since resided.
Mr. Remmele was a highly respected neighbor, a faithful and active member of the Wesleyan church for fifty years. He leaves a widow, on son Milton E., one daughter, Mrs. Elta Bookwalter and three grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Wesleyan church in East Allegan, Sunday, April 12. A large number of friends and neighbors attended. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. H. Lindsley, and interment made in Hudson Corners cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS – We desire to take this way of expressing our sincere thanks for all the kindness and expression of sympathy manifested by the many friends and neighbors during the sickness and death of our husband father.
Obituary of Mrs. George M. Smith
Smith, Celia Kenter
[Fennville Herald, Saturday, September 18, 1897]
Pearl---Death of Mrs. George M. Smith after a long and painful illness.
Again the angel of death has been in our midst, visiting the home of G. H. Smith, taking his beloved wife, Celia (Kenter). We feel the loss of a good friend, for Mrs. Smith was a friend to all, a kind wife and a good mother and certainly has gone to rest in peace with those gone over the beautiful river. We join in sympathy for the bereaved husband and family.
Obituary of William Baker Stillson
Stillson, William Baker
[Fennville Herald, Friday, August 21, 1925]
the Passing of a Pioneer...With the passing of William Baker Stillson last week Tuesday the oldest of those who remain of the original rugged pioneers who first settled in this community has gone. He was born in Albion, New York, November 1, 1838 and came to Michigan with his parents when a boy of 7 settling in Adrian, Lenawee County. Ten years later the family removed to Ganges since which time for a period of three score years and ten, he has been an upright and honored and respected citizen of this township. The beautiful and productive farm home he leaves is a striking tribute to his enterprise and thrift. At the age of twenty-seven, he married Mrs. Caroline Derby and thereby became step-father to L. D. Wadsworth and Alfred, who died many years ago. Five daughters and a son were born to this union, Eva, Lida, Ella, Caroline, now Mrs. George Gaylord, Katie, wife of Henry Dykhuis and William. Only the last three are living. The wife died twenty-four years ago, August 17.
October 11, 1910, he married Sarah A. Beidle, who preceded him to the better land June 1, of last year.
For half a century, Mr. Stillson has been a consistent member of the Ganges Baptist church, most of the time a deacon and trustee.
Besides the two daughters living in Ganges and a son, William, of South Haven, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sarah Kenter of South Haven, a brother Frank of St. Petersburg, Florida and ten grandchildren.
At the ripe age of four score and seven years, he came to his grave like a shock of corn coming in its season. August 11, 1925 he entered into rest. The large attendance and beautiful floral offerings at the funeral last Friday afternoon bore testimony to the esteem in which he was held in the community of which he has been a member so long and has aided in building up. Services were conducted at the church by Rev. E. J. Cross, pastor of the Baptist church.
