Isaac Albert Christopher, an 84-year-old resident of Pendleton, Umatilla County, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born in Michigan in 1870, he moved to Umatilla County as a child with his family, who were early homesteaders. He married Sophia Planting in 1897 and was an advocate for local education. After retiring from farming, the Christophers settled in Pendleton. He is survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters, a sister, and seven grandchildren.
Peter Christopher, aged 69, passed away on November 13, 1904, due to an obscure liver disease on his farm near Pendleton, Oregon. He was surrounded by his children, with one daughter unable to attend. A native of Finland, raised in Norway, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1865 and settled in Umatilla County in 1877. After the death of his wife a year prior, he lived with his youngest daughter. His funeral will be held under Lutheran auspices, with burial at Greasewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Isaac (Sophia Maria) Christopher, aged 89, passed away on November 25, 1963, at Hirsches Nursing Home. Born in Calumet, Michigan, on June 22, 1874, she moved to Umatilla County as a child. Married in 1897, she and her husband later resided in Pendleton. A dedicated member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church, she served in various leadership roles. She is survived by her sons Walney A. and Franklin A., as well as daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her funeral will take place on Friday at Olney Cemetery.
Gustaf W. Planting, a prominent pioneer farmer in Umatilla County, passed away at his home near Adams at the age of 66. Born in Finland in 1845, he immigrated to Michigan before settling in Oregon in 1877. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, a sister, and 11 children, including Walter, John, and several daughters, as well as 16 grandchildren. His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at the Finnish Lutheran Church, followed by interment at Little Greasewood Cemetery.
Thursa E. Gifford Budd passed away on October 27, 1911, due to heart issues linked to a prior stroke. Born in Devon, England, 66 years prior, she immigrated to America as a child. Married to Thomas Budd in 1865, they settled in Sanilac County before moving to Caro. Together, they had eleven children, of whom six survive. Her funeral took place at their home in Caro, led by Rev. S. C. Robinson, with burial at Caro Cemetery.
Thomas Budd, a Civil War veteran, passed away on October 7, 1918, at his home in Caro due to dropsy, after nearly a year of illness. Born in England on August 14, 1840, he was a farmer and moved to the county in 1900. He was a member of the G.A.R. and the M.E. Church. Budd married Thursa Gifford in 1865, raising six children, and after her death in 1911, he married Nancy J. Hamilton in 1915. His funeral was conducted by Rev. A. L. Dells.
Edson R. Bowman, 64, passed away from a heart attack on August 7, 1944, while attempting to control a grass fire on his farm near Sturgis. Despite efforts to contain the blaze with the help of his wife, the situation escalated, leading him to seek fire assistance. He collapsed shortly thereafter. Born in Hartford City, Indiana, he had lived in Sturgis for 40 years and worked at Scovill Manufacturing Company for 33 years. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, a son, and extended family.
Frank Athol Bowman, aged 65, passed away on March 25, 1951, at Sturgis Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born on April 3, 1885, in Hartford City, Indiana, he worked as a tool and die maker for local manufacturing companies. He is survived by his wife, Carrie; a son, Wallace; a daughter, Geraldine Wolfe; two grandsons; a brother; and a sister. Funeral services will take place at Kubasiak Funeral Home with burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.
William Levi Bowman, aged 28, passed away after a long-term injury sustained in 1927 during his service in the U.S. Army. He enlisted in 1920 and served until 1923, re-enlisting in 1925. The injury occurred when he fell while washing windows at Fort Sheridan, resulting in a fractured skull and ankle injury. He had been home as an incurable patient for two months prior to his death. He is survived by his parents and six siblings. Funeral services will be held on Friday, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Lena F. Purkes, aged 92, passed away on January 25, 1973, at Fairview Medical Facility in Centerville. Born on July 26, 1880, in LeRoy, Michigan, she married Edson R. Bowman in 1902, and later Thomas Purkes in 1951. A member of the First Baptist Church, she is survived by a son, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled at Foglesong Funeral Home, with services on January 29, 1973, followed by interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Ida Edith Waterstraut Falkenstein, 72, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away suddenly from a heart attack at her home on May 26, 1939. Born on October 7, 1867, she was the daughter of Charles and Caroline Waterstraut. Ida was married twice, first to Henry Lampe and later to Frank Falkenstein. She is survived by four daughters, a son, a brother, 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and other family members. Services will be held at her home, followed by burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Luna Omsby, affectionately called Grandma Ormsby, passed away on November 9, 1883, at the age of nearly 80, in the home of her son, Morris Ormsby, in Corunna. A resident of Michigan for 26 years, she was the wife of Philander Ormsby. Her life and legacy are fondly remembered in the community.
Mary E. Ormsby, aged 59, passed away on August 18, 1889, in Corunna. She was the wife of Morris Ormsby and had endured a six-year struggle with rheumatism prior to her death. This notice appeared in the Shiawassee American on August 28, 1889, and was contributed by Shelli Steedman.
Warren R. Ross Bowman, 74, of Leroy, passed away on July 7, 1997. Born on September 10, 1922, he spent his life in Leroy, served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was a member of VFW Post 2964 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #705. A lifelong farmer, he worked for Miller Industries and Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, daughter Brenda Dean, grandson Mark Cool, and three sisters. Funeral services are scheduled for July 9, 1997.
Sylvester G. Bowman, 55, of Reed City, passed away suddenly on March 12, 1977. Born on April 28, 1921, in Burdell Township, he was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1939 LeRoy High School graduate. Bowman worked as a foreman at Conalco Industries since 1953 and was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Helen, three daughters, five sisters, one brother, and six grandchildren. His funeral took place on March 14, with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Raymond L. Bowman, aged 55, passed away at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after a prolonged illness. Born on April 24, 1909, he was married to Mabel Dosenberry in 1931. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and several siblings. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at the Livingston Funeral Home in Reed City, with burial following at Maple Hill Cemetery in Leroy.
Carrie (Lampe) Bowman, aged 91, passed away on September 3, 1984, at Froh Community Home in Sturgis after a prolonged illness. Born on November 3, 1892, in Burr Oak Township, she married Frank Athol Bowman in 1912. A resident of Bronson since 1931, she worked at the Sturgis Journal and Wright-Patterson during WWII before retiring from Bronson Reel Co. She is survived by a daughter, a son, and several grandchildren. Services will be held at Kubasiak-Kolcz Funeral Home, with burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Violet E. Johnson, 79, of LeRoy, passed away on September 9, 1992, at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. Born on April 6, 1913, near Tustin, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Survived by her son, Terry; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, she also leaves behind a brother and three sisters. Services were conducted on September 12 at Pruitt-Livingston Funeral Home, with burial at LeRoy Township Cemetery. Donations may be made to Mercy Hospital or Zion Lutheran Church.
Charles Homer Cuykendall, 74, passed away on April 28, 1970, due to a heart ailment after being hospitalized since April 6. Born on November 8, 1895, in Rhodehouse, Illinois, he married Eveline Boughton in 1914 and moved to Monroe in 1927. A retired tool and die maker, he is survived by four sons, five daughters, a sister, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Earle Little Funeral Home with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, LaSalle.
Ward J. Hoffman, 86, of Fremont, passed away on March 2, 1990, at Mahaska Manor in Oskaloosa. Born on December 3, 1903, in Constantine, Michigan, he moved to Iowa in 1913. He married Merle Phillippe in 1929, who predeceased him in 1989. A farmer and member of the Fremont United Methodist Church, he is survived by his son, Willis, three grandchildren, and three sisters-in-law. Funeral services are scheduled for March 4, 1990, with a private graveside service to follow.