Joann with her granddaughter Haily Doepker.

  

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Burial headstone, Fort Custer National Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI

Obituary:
Melvin E. (Bill) Liebbe, aged 73, of Greenville, passed away Thursday. he is survived by his wife, Hilda; daughter, Kathleen; and two granddaughters. Military Funeral Servives will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 7-9 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville. Contributions may be made to trinity Lutheran Church, Greeville.
- Grand Rapids Press, 13 Jul 1991

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Birth Record, Putnam County, OH
1940 US Census, Lima, OH

Burial monument, St Anthony Cemetery, Columbus Grove, OH

Burial Monument, Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, WI

Obituary:
Leroy F. Stellmacher, age 91, of Seymour passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 in the family home where he was born on February 26, 1922, son of the late Charles and Katie (Beckman) Stellmacher.
He married Helen Mae Koss on September 20, 1947, she preceded him in death on June 24, 1978. They raised four children. On September 6, 1980 Leroy married Betty (Fiestadt) Gosse.
Leroy farmed and worked at Menominee Sugar, but his passion was carpentry and he worked at Seymour Lumber for many years though he really never retired. Through his talents at carpentry he made many items for use at Emmanuel Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member and also a member of the Brotherhood. He loved John Deere tractors, restoring his pride and joy a 1944 Model B and then participated in the Annual Hamburger Day parade.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter Christine Stellmacher, Kansas City, MO; Charles (Debby) Stellmacher, Seymour; Jon (Becky) Stellmacher, Appleton; Dr. Ron (Janet) Stellmacher, Appleton; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Carlton Stellmacher and sister Vera Ashman. He is further survived by Betty's children, Kathy Thomas and John (Audrey) Gosse.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild Christopher Stellmacher.
Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roland Lindeman officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established to one of Leroy's favorite charities ELCA World Hunger Good Gifts.The family would like to thank the staff at Unity Hospice for all their compassionate care.
- www.legacy.com

Burial Monument, Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, WI

Burial monument, Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Livingston, MI

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1940 US Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
Marriage Record, State of Michigan
Burial headstone, Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, MI

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1940 US Census, Ward 5, Lansing, MI
Marriage Record, State of Michigan
Burial headstone, Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, MI

Obituary:
George W. Harrison, electrical superintendent of the Michigan Power Co., was almost instantly killed Saturday afternoon at 3:15 while engaged` in repairing and putting up some wires of the company which had been blown down at the corner of Michigan ave., and Harley st. Francis Kelly. a brother-in-law, who submitted to an operation at Edward W. Sparrow hospital last Thursday witnessed the fatal accident from his room in the hospital. .
Mr. Harrison was immediately removed to a room in the hospital next to that of his brother-in-law and every effort wars made by attending physicians to restore the stricken man but without success.
It was due to the fact that a strike was on among the linemen of the power company that Mr. Harrison went in person to attend to this emergency call. Ordinarily he did none of that work and this particular circumstance called him out Saturday afternoon to the work which in a few minutes resulted in his death. Don Milburn, an employee of the company, was on the ground at the foot of the pole when Mr. Harrson came in contact with the live wire and 4,000 volts of electricity passed through his body. He did not fall to the ground, his body catching to one of the cross pieces after he had cleared the wires. In a few minutes the body had been taken down and removed to the hospital.
Mr. Harrison was 36 years of age and had lived all his life in Lansing. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Harrison. The father. who died some years ago. was well known in business circles in this city, having engaged in the hardware and drug business, and being a graduate of M. A. C. [Michigan Agricultural College] George was educated in the public schools and was a student of M. A. C. for about three years. For the past 12 years he had served faithfully in the employ of the Michigan Power co. A reliable and efficient electrical engineer, he was well and favorably known to the mechanical and industrial concerns of Lansing.
Familiarly known to his friends and acquaintances as "Colonel", he was most highly regarded for his sterling worth by all who knew him. He leaves behind him at his home. 117 South Fairview ave., a wife and seven children: also his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison. 1817 East Michigan ave.: two sisters, Miss Josephine Harrison. who resides with her mother, and Mrs. Chester McCormick, 117 East Lenawee st., wife of Colonel McCormick now in France with the 119th infantry.
The funeral will he held from St. Mary's Catholic church Tuesday scorning at 9 o'clock. Father Terrence Kelly. a brother-in-law. from Mandon. Mich., officiating at the services. Interment will he at Mt. hope cemetery.
A very devout and faithful churchman, Mr. Harrison enjoyed the confidence and the respect of everybody. He was a member of the Knights of columbus and the Loyal Order of Moose. The knights will attend the funeral in a body.
- Lansing State Journal, 27 May 1918

Burial headstone, Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH

 

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1940 Census, Wayne Twp, Auglaize, OH

Obituary:
LIMA - Berniece "Bea" A. Ellerbrock, age 90, passed away August 7, 2016, at 8:00 am, at her daughter's residence. Bea was born March 19, 1926 in McGuffey, OH, to Arthur and Ada (Dyer) Steele who preceded her in death. On April 27, 1991 she married Norbert "Nib" Ellerbrock who preceded her in death on May 28, 2003.
Bea was the co-owner/proprietor of the Dew Drop In restaurant in Lima and Cooney's Drive In restaurant at Lakeview. She was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church, the VFW #1275 and the F.O.E. #370. Bea was also a volunteer at the St.Vincent du Paul Thrift Store. She had acquired a talent for singing and playing musical instruments throughout her life.
Bea is survived by a son, Jim (Mary) Dunson of Lima, OH a daughter, Judy Lauck of Lima, OH, a stepdaughter, Colleen (Dan) Hall of Kenton, OH, a step daughter-in law, Pauline Cooney of Lima, OH, a sister in-law, Joyce Steele of Sidney, OH, 5 grandchildren; Leslie Dunson, Lisa (Martin) Zelada, Aaron (Kerry) Dunson, Todd (Maria) Lauck and Brad Lauck, 10 great grandchildren with 1 on the way, a brother in-law, Tom Ellerbrock of San Diego, CA, 3 sisters in-law; Jean Nowicki of Benton, AR, Betty Jo Ellerbrock of Milton, WV and Betty Winegardner of Harrod, OH, 2 special cousins; Jean Mann and Carol Pickford, and a special caregiver, Jackie Parker.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Willis Steele and Paul "Bud" Steele, 3 sisters; Eula Faye Collins, Joann (Max) Tomasi and Ruth Bush, Stepson, Lee Cooney and a son-in-law, Gary Lauck.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 am at the CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL. Officiating the service will be Fr. David Ross. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Friends may call at the SHAWNEE CHAPEL on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the remodeling fund at St. Rose Catholic Church.
- Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services

Burial headstone, Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH

Obituary:
Harry 0. Wirick, 74, 1024 Warren Ave., Lima, Ohio, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday in Lima General Hospital following a three-month illness. He was a former resident of Kokomo. Born in Carroll County on March 27, 1897, he was the son of Charles and Flora (Personette) Wirick. He was married to Isabelle Lowring in Logansport in 1917. She preceded him in death in 1969. He was a retired employee of the Cabot Corporation. He had been a member of the Quarter Century Club and was also a member of Zion Tabernacle. Surviving is one son. Dewey Wirick, Kokomo; and two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Imogene) Bryan, and Mrs. Norbert (Eva Marie)Ellerbrock, both of Lima; one sister, Mrs. Clara Montgomery, Rockfield, Ind.; and 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in-the Peacock Funeral Home with the Rev. E. E. Kuntzman officiating. Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery in Burnettsville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
-Kokomo Tribune, July 17, 1971

 

 
Stanley with his wife Maxine Lanning-Snyder.

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1940 Census, Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, MI

Burial Monument, Clark Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Kalkaska, MI

 

Documents:
1940 Census, Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, MI

Burial Monument, Clark Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Kalkaska, MI

Obituary:
Maxine L. Williams, 91, of Kalkaska, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center � L.T.C.
She was born on July 3, 1917 in Manton to the late Charles and Ivah Elnora (Kimball) Snyder. Maxine enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She enjoyed rabbit hunting, gardening and being out in the great outdoors. Maxine had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Maxine is survived by her devoted son Stan (Ruth Anne) Snyder of Kalkaska; her loving grandchildren, David (Deborah) Snyder of Kalkaska, Lorie (Steve) Stacy of Fife Lake, Fern Snyder of FL, Amy (John) Lantzer of Kalkaska, and Charles Snyder of Kalkaska; 11 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding Maxine in death were her first husband of 32 years, Stanley A. Snyder; her second husband of 37 years, Oris E. Williams; and her son, Harold M. Snyder.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 16th from 5:00 � 8:00 p.m. at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Linda Bridson of the Community of Christ officiating. Burial will be at Clark Cemetery in Springfield Township in the spring. Memorials may be given to K.A.I.R., 324 S. Cedar Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.
- Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home

Adrian with his wife Megan Doepker-Johnson.

Jerry with his wife Carrie Dudek-Doepker.

Obituary:
Wanda Ann Latta, 69, of Reed City passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Baldwin. She was born December 15, 1942 in Syracuse, New York to Mabel Hill and Ellison Printup. At age 15 she met her adopted mother Thelma Youngs and settled with her in Hale, Mich. She was employed with the Hollaway Company in Wixom, Mich. as a roller operator and helped build roads and highways throughout Michigan. She had lived in Mancelona and Kalkaska before moving to the Reed City area in 1988. She loved casinos (especially Little River Casino) and enjoyed family, friends, and Yahtzee games. She was known to have a keen sense of humor.
Wanda is survived by her sons, Ernest (Carri) Latta of Kalkaska and Chester Latta of Reed City; daughters, Diane Curtis of Rochester, N.Y., Thelma Lou (Eric) Gaines of Fayetteville, N.C., and Linda (John) Gaffney of Reed City; brother, Tim Printup of Lafayette, N.Y.; sister, Gloria Printup of Tandawanda, N.Y.; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Printup, and her adopted mother, Thelma Youngs.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Pruitt-Livingston Funeral Home in Reed City with Rev. Doug Bennett officiating.
- The Kalkaskian, June 6, 2012