Documents:
Baptismal Record, St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, OH
Record of Marriage to Clara Geisken, St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, OH
1940 Census, Ottawa, Putnam, OH

Obituary:
WALT ER A. DOEPKER
GLANDORF - Walter A. Doepker, 83, a resident of Calvary Manor Nursing Home, Glandorf, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the nursing home.
He was born Oct. 2I, 1903 in Glandorf to Frank and Magdalene (Lefkin) Doepker. He married Clara Giesken in 1928, and she died in 1932. He married Marie Schmenk on June 30. 1942, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Martha Turnwald, Cloverdale; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Doepker retired after 50 years with Finster's Meat Market. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, and the church's Holy Name Society. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Paul Wohlwend officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held after 7 p.m. today and all day Thursday at McCrate-Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, where a scripture service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Documents:
Draft Card, World War II
1940 Census, Leipsic, Putnam, OH
Marriage Record, Putnam County, OH
Death record, State of Ohio
Interment record, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

Burial monument, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH
Burial monument (detail), Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

Obituary:
JAMES A. GATZKE
OTTAWA - Funeral services for James A. Gatzke, 89, 896 W. Main St., Ottawa, wilt be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in McCrate Funeral Home, Ottawa, the Rev Werner Verhoff officiating.
Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Visitation is after 2 p.m. today in the funeral home, where Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. today.
Mr. Gatzke died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in the Putnam County Nursing Home. He was born in Wallaceburg, Ont. Sept. 1, 1887, to Angus and Mary Jane (Wilcox) Gatzke. He married Coletta Doepker and she died in May, 1975. Surviving are a son, Fred, Columbus; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Edward. Wallaceburg, Ont. Mr. Gatzke operated a drug and sundry store in Leipsic for 25 years before moving to Ottawa. He was a member of the Leipsic Masonic Lodge.
- The Courier, Findlay, Ohio November 811976

Documents:
1940 US Census, Sault St Marie, Chippewa, MI, MI
Burial memorial, St Mary's Cemetery, Carson City, Montcalm, MI

Obituary:
Irene, 92, of Carson City, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Carson City Hospital. Irene was the daughter of Michael and Mildred (Follis) McCarthy.
She married Norbert A. Doepker in Ste. St. Marie. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Altar Society in Carson City.
Together Irene and Bert ran the B and I Bar in Carson City. She retired from Carson City Hospital as an LPN.
She is survived daughter Diane (Rick Jipping) Mason of Holland, grandchildren Matthew Mason and Megan (Peter) Matt, great grandchildren Angus and Theodore Matt. Also brothers Jack (Verona) McCarthy, Howard McCarthy, sister Gladys Carmean and many nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Sandra Doepker, son Fr. David Doepker and six brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carson City with Fr. David Howell officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ones local Humane Society.

Documents:
Burial headstone, St Mary's Cemetery, Carson City, Montcalm, MI

Obituary:
Sandra Kay Doepker, 51, of New Milford (Connecticut) died Aug. 14 at her home.
Miss Doepker was born Sept. 30, 1948, in Lansing, Mich., a daughter of Irene Doepker and the late Norbert Doepker. She moved to Carson City, Mich., in December of 1948. She attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated from Carson City High School in 1966. Miss Doepker obtained an LPN degree from Montcalm Community College and worked at Carson City Hospital for several years. She later moved to New Milford and worked at New Milford Hospital for almost 30 years.
Besides her mother, Miss Doepker is survived by a sister, Diane Mason of Holland, Mich.; a nephew, Matthew Mason of Holland; a niece, Megan Mason and her fiance, Nathan Larson, of St. Paul, Minn.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, the Rev. Dave Doepker.
The Lillis Funeral Home of New Milford, CT was in charge of arrangements.

Documents:
Burial memorial, St Mary's Cemetery, Carson City, Montcalm, MI

Obituary:
DOEPKER, DAVID M East Lansing
Age 42, died on Saturday, August 29, 1992 after a lengthy illness. He was born January 21, 1950 in Carson City. MI and was preceded in death by his father, Norbert A. Doepker. Survivors include his. mother, Irene M. Doepker of Carson City; 2 sisters, Sandra K. Doepker of New AMilford, CT and Diane L. Mason of Holland. MI; 1 nephew and niece, Matthew and Megan Mason of Holland; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends. Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at St. John Student Parish, 327 MAC Avenue, East Lansing where the Vigil Service will be prayed at 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John Student Parish. Burial will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, please make donations to the Client Services Committee of the Lansing Area AIDS Network. Arrangements by the Gorsline-Runciman Co., East Chapel. East Lansing.
- Lansing State Journal, 30 Aug 1992

Documents:
1940 Census, Shepherd, Isabella, MI
Burial monument, St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, Shepherd, MI

Obituary:
Edith "Irene" Doepker, 92, of Shepherd passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing.
Irene was born June 29, 1918 in Shepherd to Walter and Gertrude (Brushkutter) Brown. She married Vince Doepker in November 1940; he preceded her in death in 1955. She then married Ralph Doepker in 1958 and he preceded her in death in 1973
Irene was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. She had been active with the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival for many years.
She is survived by four children, Karen Doepker of Holt, Jim (Jeaneen) Doepker of Hope, Robert (Terri) Doepker of Iron Mountain and Kay Curtiss of Holt; six grandchildren, Vincent Doepker, Anne Randall, Ashley Manning, Katie Picucci, Robert Doepker and John Curtiss III; two great-grandchildren, Maxwell Doepker and Kameron Randall; and a brother, Louis Brown of Mesick.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Onstott.
-Morning Sun, 3/6/2011

 

Obituary:
W. Beecher DeLoach, 83, passed away February 4, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Ga. He was employed at Fort Stewart as a welder for many years until he retired.
His family will remember him as a man's man. He was a type of person who could repair anything and would lend a helping hand when needed. He valued hard work, honesty, and the value of a man's word. To his children, he was loving but fair.
He was formally known as the sheriff of Spaulding Point Subdivision at Shellman Bluff. He was instrumental in establishing the Spaulding Point Homeowners Association and served as President for several years.
His favorite past times were fishing, hunting and spending time with his friends and family.
He will be greatly missed by those who knew him!!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie William DeLoach and Vera Myrtice DeLoach; brother, Loren DeLoach; wife, Janice DeLoach; and son, William Stacy DeLoach. He was born and raised in Claxton, Georgia, where he resided for many years until moving to Shellman Bluff, Georgia. He was also a member of Shellman Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: three daughters, Donna Dement of Register, Ga.; Connie (John) Doepker of Statesboro, Ga.; and Bonnie DeLoach of Townsend, Ga.; two sisters, Vera Fell of Las Vegas, NV; Joanne Sharpe of Claxton, Ga.; five grandchildren David Kennedy, Dustin Kennedy, Chelsy Berry, Erin Carnes and Lauren Thompson; several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 1:00 � 2:00 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home
FUNERAL: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
BURIAL: Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Claxton, Ga.
REMEMBRANCES: Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Ogeechee Area Hospice
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Obituary:
COLLINS/CLAXTON: Kay DeLoach Martin, 66, passed away November 15, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. The Bryan County native had been residing in Tattnall County for a number of years. She was of Methodist faith and a retired seamstress. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Lillie Mae Cowart and a son, Stacy DeLoach.
SURVIORS: her husband, Pat Martin of Collins; four daughters, Donna (Mark) Dement of Bulloch County, Connie (John) Doepker of Hilton Head, S.C., Bonnie (Joel) Thompson of Claxton and Melanie Williamson of Brunswick; her mother-in-law, Montez DeLoach of Mendez; two brothers, Gene (Monteen) Cowart and Bobby (Joanne) Cowart, all of Pembroke; one sister, Jewel Owens of Pembroke; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Wednesday, November 18, 10:00-11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
BURIAL: Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
- Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home

Documents:
1940 Census, Sumner Twp, Gratiot, MI
Burial monument, Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, Gratiot, MI

Documents:
1940 Census, Tompkins Twp, Jackson, MI
Burial headstone, Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton, MI

Obituary:
BALDWIN, MARTHA MARY Eaton Rapids
Age 77, died January 3, 1990. She was born May 5. 1912 in Shepard. MI. She was a co-owner and operator of Baldwin Second Hand Store in Eaton Rapids for 25 years and em-ployed at Lindell Drop Forge. She was a past-member of the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital Auxiliary; a member of the Mad Hatter Band and the Big Nine Euchre Club. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Mary Ellen in 1951 and her hus-band Ivan of 50 years in 1978. She is sur-vived by 4 daughters. Deloris Jean (Neil) Hudson of Jackson. Ar-lene Love of Levit-town. PA. Vivian (Richard) Dillingham of Mason and Norma (James) hozma of Brighton; 1 son. Ver-non "Bud" (11o) Bald-win of Eaton Rapids; 23 grandchildren: 32 great grandchildren; 7 step great grandchil-dren; 1 great great granddaughter; 1 brother. Donald Doepker of Shepard; 3 sisters. Marcella Bige-low of Elwell. Edna Siefker of Clinton. Emogene Fanning of St. Louis. Funeral ser-vices will be held Sat-urday. 1 p.m. at the Shelly Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with Pastor Jean Tulip of the Hidden Springs Retreat Centre'. Inter-ment will be at the Rose-hill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Eaton Rapids Commu-nity Hospital X-Ray Machine Fund.
- Lansing State Journal, 4 Jan 1990

Documents:
1940 Census, Pine River, Gratiot, MI
Burial headstone, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lansing, MI

Obituary:
Carl L Doepker, Age 67, died Mon., June 1, 1961 at a local hospital. He was a resident of Lansing & Dimondale for the past 45 years. He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral Church, the Quarter Century Club of Oldsmobile & U.A.W. Local 1618. Mr. Doepker was employed at Oldsmobile for 78 years retiring 4 years ago. Surviving besides the wife Marie are 8 children, Bernard of Berrien Springs, Thomas of Three Oaks, Richard & Patricia of Lansing, Rosemary of Anchorage, Alaska, Terry & Carol of Dimondale, & Bet of Perry; 11 grandchildren; 1 brother, Donald of Shepherd; 4 sisters, Martha Baldwin of Eaton Rapids, Emogene Fanning of St. Louis, MI, Marcella Bigelow of Elwell & Edna Seifker of Saline; many nieces & nephews also survive. The family will receive their friends Tues. from 3-9 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited Tues. evening at 8 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Chapel. The Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Wed. at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, Fr. James Murray will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
- Lansing State Journal, 2 Jun 1981

Documents:
1940 Census, Coe Twp, Isabella, MI
Burial Monument, Saint Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Shepherd, MI

Obituary:
Emogene I. Fanning, age 92, of St. Louis, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at her home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10am at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Kevin Maksym officiating. Interment will be in St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Cemetery, Shepherd.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-7pm at Lux Funeral Home in St. Louis with a prayer service held at 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's School or Midland County Meals on Wheels.
Emogene was born January 11, 1916 in Shepherd the daughter of Edward and Rose (Geisken) Doepker. She married Joseph Fanning and was a devoted farmer along side her husband for many years. Emogene was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and enjoyed dancing, gardening and playing cards.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Donna Doepker of Shepherd and several nieces and nephews.
Emogene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph in 1982, two brothers, Carl and Donald Doepker and three sisters, Marcella Bigelow, Edna Seifker and Martha Baldwin.
- Lux Funeral Homes

Documents:
Burial headstone, St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, Shepherd, MI

Obituary:
Visitation is today for Edna A. Siefker, 85. The Holland resident died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at an area care center. Born in Shepherd, she was a longtime resident of Saline before moving to Holland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Siefker, in 1995. She is survived by her children, Carolyn and Carl Stegink of Holland, Keith and Sandy Siefker of Celebration, Fla.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Emogene Fanning of St. Louis, Mich.; sisters-in-law, Donna Doepker of Shepherd, Lila Siefker of Citrus Heights, Calif.; and a brother-in-law, Howard Bigelow of Alma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Third Reformed Church, 111 W. 13th St., Holland, with the Rev. William Unzicker officiating.
- THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Nov 24 2003