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1940 Census, Merrill, Saginaw, MI

 

Wedding Announcement:
Nuptial Mass Celebrated for Couple
EW LOTHROP - The Rev. Fr. Michael H. Wolf celebrated the nuptial Mass for Geraldine J. Wendling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wendling, and Dale S. Bitterman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bitterman, in Maple Grove St. Michael Church Saturday. The bride was attired in an embroidered net over taffeta bouffant skirted gown, styled with a Sabrina neckline. Her fingertip illusion veil was secured with a crown. She carried red roses centered with a white orchid. Ruth Wendling served her cousin as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were, Mrs. Philip Wendling, Karen Bitterman. Junior bridesmaid was Linda Wendling; and the flower girl was Beverly Bitterman. The attendants wore silk organza over taffeta dresses and carried colonial bouquets. Dr. James Bitterman of St. Louis, Mo., was his brother's best man. Ushers were John Bitterman, Donald Wendling, and Philip Wendling. The newlyweds will make their home in Chesaning. They greeted 400 guests at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chesaning for a reception.
- Owosso Argus Press, August 1, 1961

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1940 Census, Saginaw, MI
Marriage Record, State of Ohio

Burial headstone, Jerome Township Cemetery, Sanford, Midland, MI

 

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Burial monument, Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Genesee, MI

 

 

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Burial monument, Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Genesee, MI

  

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1940 Census, Ottawa Twp, Putnam, OH
Marriage Record, Putnam County, OH

Burial headstone, Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH
Armed Services Commemoration, Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH

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1940 Census, Ottawa Twp, Putnam, OH
Marriage record Putnam County, OH

Burial monument, Saint Mary Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun, MI

Obituary:
Lucille M. Zink, 88, of Marshall, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Oaklawn Hospital.
Ms. Zink was born on May 4, 1924, in Ottawa, Ohio, to August F. and Margaret M.(Kleman) Ellerbrock. Her marriage with Clarence Zink ended in divorce.
Ms. Zink was a seamstress and a clerk for Brooks Rupture Appliance for 16 years; she retired in 1994. She also was a former partner in Zink Ready Mix in Marshall. She was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Church, and Marshall Women of the Moose. She enjoyed sewing and dancing.
She is survived by her two daughters; Gloria (William) Clayborn of Marshall, Patty (Malcolm) MacAskill of Barre, Vermont, two sons; John Zink, Gary (Julie) Zink all of Marshall, eight grandchildren, and 16 great grandchild. She is also survived by her sisters Jean Nowicki, Margaret Niese, Edna Vajan, brother Thomas Ellerbrock, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Gloria Ellerbrock, Marie Wehrly and brothers Norbert, Donald, Ralph and August Ellerbrock Jr. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-8pm with family present to greet friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with a rosary service taking place at 6:30pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Saint Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Father Stephen Naas officiating. Interment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery. Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Fountain Clinic. Assistance with memorials is available at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home.
- Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall, MI

Documents:
1940 Census, Ottawa Twp, Putnam, OH
Marriage record, Putnam County, OH

Burial monument, Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, WV
Burial headstone, Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, WV

Obituary:
DONALD THOMAS ELLERBROCK, 77, of Milton, W.Va., died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at Valley View Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hurricane, with the Rev. Ralph Sager officiating. Military graveside rites will be performed by American Legion Post 139, Milton. Donald was born Aug. 6, 1926, in Ottawa, Ohio, a son of the late August and Margaret Ellerbrock. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Benroth Ellerbrock on Dec. 4, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Handley Gibson Ellerbrock; one son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Melanie Ellerbrock of Worthington, Ky.; one daughter and son-in-law, Kris and Jack Crutchfield of Huntington; four grandchildren, Ian and Colden Ellerbrock, and Matthew and Beth Ann Crutchfield; one stepson and his wife, Ronnie and Teresa Gibson of Salt Rock; one stepdaughter and her husband, Brenda and Mark Burden of Ashton; five step grandchildren, Brandon, Kristi and Jennifer Gibson, and Joey and Jamie Burden; and five sisters and one brother. He served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He retired from The Chessie System where he was a structural engineer in charge of all bridges and tunnels in the State of West Virginia. He was a talented craftsman and had resided in Milton for the last 37 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to American Kidney Foundation or the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Dr. Distefano and the nurses of the 6th floor oncology unit at St. Mary's Medical Center, with a special thanks to Brenda, Wendy, Amy, Julius and Dusty for their support and understanding. Friends may call one hour prior to service at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Heck Funeral Home, Milton is in charge of the arrangements.
Huntington Herald Dispatch, December 6, 2003

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1940 Census, Ottawa Twp, Putnam, OH
First Communion Record, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, OH

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1940 Census, Ottawa Twp, Putnam, OH

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1940 Census, Ottawa Twp, Putnam, OH
Marriage certificate, State of Ohio
Marriage certificate, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, OH

Burial Monument, St Marys Catholic Cemetery, Leipsic, OH

Obituary:
MARY NIESE
LEIPSIC � Mary M. "Margie" Niese, 82, of Leipsic died at 11:47 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2015 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born August 3, 1933 in Ottawa to the late August and Margaret (Kleman) Ellerbrock. On January 28, 1953 she married Virgil F. Niese who survives in Leipsic.
Also surviving are 5 children: Richard Niese of Napoleon, Jerry (Jane) Niese of Leipsic, Jeff (Annette) Niese of Glouster, Joe (Jill) Niese and Connie (Rick) Niese both of Leipsic; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother: Tommy Ellerbrock of San Diego, CA; and 2 sisters: Edna (Jim) Vajen of Napoleon and Jean Nowicki of Arkansas. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Ralph, August Jr., Norbert, and Donald Ellerbrock; and 2 sisters: Lucille Zink and Marie Wehrly.
Margie was retired from Allied Egry, Leipsic and Meijer's, Defiance. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic and its Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Margie volunteered at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa and loved going to the casino.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Leipsic with Fr. William Pifher officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, OTTAWA where there will be a rosary service at 8 p.m.
- Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, OH