Dory.. Dory… That is not ‘whale’. You’re speaking like ‘Upset Stomach’! — Marlin, Finding Nemo
Dory.. Dory… That is not ‘whale’. You’re speaking like ‘Upset Stomach’!
This is the obituary for my husband’s great aunt Frances May (Green) Fenner, the sister of Fred Ozro Green. It was published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on March 9, 1958.
Obituary for Frances May Fenner FENNER, Mrs. Frances M., 2202 Parkview Ave.– Passed away noon Saturday in Bronson Hospital. She was born May 23, 1891 in Kendall, Mich., the daughter of Abner and Marion Root Greene [sic]. Mrs. Fenner had resided around Kalamazoo for the past 42 years. She was married to Starr F. Fenner, Feb. 24, 1910 in Plainwell, Michigan. Mrs. Fenner was a 1908 graduate of Western Michigan University, and had been a school teacher in Plainwell. She belonged to Syracuse Temple, Pythian Sisters and Townsend Club, No. 1, in which she held several offices, and was a willing worker in several civic affairs. Surviving are her husband Starr F. Fenner; 4 daughters; Mrs. Walter (Velma) Dale, South Bend, Mrs. William (Doris) Lennon, Mrs. Donald (Theda) Allen, Mrs. William (Bethel) Burkam, all of Kalamazoo; one sister, Mrs. Nell Watkins, Kalamazoo; 3 brothers Fred Greene [sic], Kendall, and John Greene [sic], Corona Del Mar, Calif.; a step-brother, Francis Forbes, Otsego; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Koldersma and Klein Funeral Home Sunday eve., where services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Dr. Frank Crabb and Rev. Theron Jenne officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Friends may make contributions to the charity or memorial of their choice.
Obituary for Frances May Fenner
FENNER, Mrs. Frances M., 2202 Parkview Ave.–
Passed away noon Saturday in Bronson Hospital. She was born May 23, 1891 in Kendall, Mich., the daughter of Abner and Marion Root Greene [sic]. Mrs. Fenner had resided around Kalamazoo for the past 42 years. She was married to Starr F. Fenner, Feb. 24, 1910 in Plainwell, Michigan. Mrs. Fenner was a 1908 graduate of Western Michigan University, and had been a school teacher in Plainwell. She belonged to Syracuse Temple, Pythian Sisters and Townsend Club, No. 1, in which she held several offices, and was a willing worker in several civic affairs. Surviving are her husband Starr F. Fenner; 4 daughters; Mrs. Walter (Velma) Dale, South Bend, Mrs. William (Doris) Lennon, Mrs. Donald (Theda) Allen, Mrs. William (Bethel) Burkam, all of Kalamazoo; one sister, Mrs. Nell Watkins, Kalamazoo; 3 brothers Fred Greene [sic], Kendall, and John Greene [sic], Corona Del Mar, Calif.; a step-brother, Francis Forbes, Otsego; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Koldersma and Klein Funeral Home Sunday eve., where services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Dr. Frank Crabb and Rev. Theron Jenne officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Friends may make contributions to the charity or memorial of their choice.
This is the obituary of my husband’s great aunt, Rachel “Nell” Nellie (Green) Watkins, the sister of Fred Ozro Green. It was published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on July 15, 1973. I must admit, I have never seen so many spelling errors in a single obituary throughout all of my research…
Obituary for Rachel Nell Watkins WATKINS, Mrs. Rachel Nell Formerly of 346 S. Rose– Passed away July 13, 1973. She was born April 16, 1888 in Kendal [sic/Kendall], Michigan, daughter of Abner O. and Marian [sic/Marion] Root Greene [sic/Green]. She was a member of St. Augustine Church. Was the widow of Wortherington [sic/Worthington] G. Watkins who passed away July 15, 1959. She is survived by a step-brother, Francis Fobers [sic/Forbes] of Kalamazoo; one sister-in-law Mrs. John (Qave) Greene [sic/Green] of Yuciapa, Calif; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are being received at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held Monday at 10 O’clock at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Rev. Charles Crowley officiating.
Obituary for Rachel Nell Watkins
WATKINS, Mrs. Rachel Nell Formerly of 346 S. Rose–
Passed away July 13, 1973. She was born April 16, 1888 in Kendal [sic/Kendall], Michigan, daughter of Abner O. and Marian [sic/Marion] Root Greene [sic/Green]. She was a member of St. Augustine Church. Was the widow of Wortherington [sic/Worthington] G. Watkins who passed away July 15, 1959. She is survived by a step-brother, Francis Fobers [sic/Forbes] of Kalamazoo; one sister-in-law Mrs. John (Qave) Greene [sic/Green] of Yuciapa, Calif; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are being received at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held Monday at 10 O’clock at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Rev. Charles Crowley officiating.
This is the obituary for my husband’s great grand-uncle, Stephen Zit Green, the brother of Fred Ozro Green. It was published in the Kalamazoo Gazette in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 11, 1970.
Obituary for Stephen Zit Green GREEN, Mr. Stephen Z. Kendall– Age 85, passed away Monday afternoon at Lakeview Community Hospital, Paw Paw. Mr. Green was born Feb. 27, 1885, in Kendall, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Green and was a life resident of this area. He retired from Ingersolls in Kalamazoo. Mr. Green is survived by 4 sons and one daughter, Azel A. of Posen, Ill., Stephen D. of St. Petersburg, Fla., Francis W. of Niles, Chester A. of Kendall and Mrs. Bonnie A. Allen of Lawrence; one brother, John of California; one sister, Mrs. Rachel (Nell) Watkins of Kalamazoo; a step-brother, Francis Forbes of Rupert Lake; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, 2 sons, a brother and a sister. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Gobles Chapel of the Robbins Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Arnstrom officiating. Burial in Kendall Cemetery.
Obituary for Stephen Zit Green
GREEN, Mr. Stephen Z. Kendall–
Age 85, passed away Monday afternoon at Lakeview Community Hospital, Paw Paw. Mr. Green was born Feb. 27, 1885, in Kendall, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Green and was a life resident of this area. He retired from Ingersolls in Kalamazoo. Mr. Green is survived by 4 sons and one daughter, Azel A. of Posen, Ill., Stephen D. of St. Petersburg, Fla., Francis W. of Niles, Chester A. of Kendall and Mrs. Bonnie A. Allen of Lawrence; one brother, John of California; one sister, Mrs. Rachel (Nell) Watkins of Kalamazoo; a step-brother, Francis Forbes of Rupert Lake; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, 2 sons, a brother and a sister. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Gobles Chapel of the Robbins Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Arnstrom officiating. Burial in Kendall Cemetery.
This is the obituary for my husband’s great-grandfather, Fred Ozro Green. It was published in the Kalamazoo Gazette in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 10, 1961.
Obituary for Fred Ozro Green GREEN, Mr. Fred O. Kendall, Michigan Age 79, Passed away at the Alamo Nursing Home last night. Mr. Green was born in Michigan and had been a lifelong resident of this area. His wife, Wava, preceded him in death. Surviving are: 4 sons, Ernest of Portland, Ore., Robert of Otsego, Max of Phoenix, Ariz. and Don of Gobles; 4 daughters, Wilma Wait of Kendall, Virginia Stech of Kalamazoo, Betty Leversee of Kendall and Helen Johnson of La Punde, Calif., 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Stephen Green of Kendall and John Green of Calif.; one sister, Rachel Watkins of Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Kendall Church. Burial in Kendall Cemetery. The family suggests that donations may be made to the Kendall Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call at the Andre Funeral Home, Gobles, until 11 o’clock Monday morning.
Obituary for Fred Ozro Green
GREEN, Mr. Fred O. Kendall, Michigan
Age 79, Passed away at the Alamo Nursing Home last night. Mr. Green was born in Michigan and had been a lifelong resident of this area. His wife, Wava, preceded him in death. Surviving are: 4 sons, Ernest of Portland, Ore., Robert of Otsego, Max of Phoenix, Ariz. and Don of Gobles; 4 daughters, Wilma Wait of Kendall, Virginia Stech of Kalamazoo, Betty Leversee of Kendall and Helen Johnson of La Punde, Calif., 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Stephen Green of Kendall and John Green of Calif.; one sister, Rachel Watkins of Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Kendall Church. Burial in Kendall Cemetery. The family suggests that donations may be made to the Kendall Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call at the Andre Funeral Home, Gobles, until 11 o’clock Monday morning.
This is the obituary for James Kemmerly, the husband of my grandmother’s sister Katherine (Fitzgerald) Kemmerly. It was published in the Northwest Indiana Times in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Obituary for James Kemmerly James “Jim” Kemmerly Crown Point James “Jim” Kemmerly, 78, of Crown Point, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2000 at his home. Survived by his wife Katherine, of 45 years; children: Linda Collins (Chuck) Leinonen of Crown Point, Charles Kemmerly of Crown Point, and Jami Kemmerly of Highland; grandchildren: Joel Collins, Jessica Collins, Aubrey Kemmerly and Derek Leinonen; great-grandchildren, Daniel Collins and Hailie Collins; special friend “Fritz”; and a sister, Gloria Simmons of Chicago. Preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Irene Kemmerly and son, James Earl Kemmerly. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 5, 2000, at 10 a.m. from the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 South Cline Ave., Schererville, Indiana, (one miles south of US 30). Burial, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may meet with the family Wednesday, October 4th, 2 to 9 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Jim was the owner of K & W Trophies in Crown Point; member of Navajo Saddle Club and numerous saddle clubs. He was a member of the Lake County Agricultural Society and Superintendent of the Western Show. He was retired from Chicago Flame Hardening. A Lieutenant with the Merchant Marines. Jim’s favorite past time was camping and trail riding with his friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the family.
Obituary for James Kemmerly
James “Jim” Kemmerly Crown Point James “Jim” Kemmerly, 78, of Crown Point, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2000 at his home. Survived by his wife Katherine, of 45 years; children: Linda Collins (Chuck) Leinonen of Crown Point, Charles Kemmerly of Crown Point, and Jami Kemmerly of Highland; grandchildren: Joel Collins, Jessica Collins, Aubrey Kemmerly and Derek Leinonen; great-grandchildren, Daniel Collins and Hailie Collins; special friend “Fritz”; and a sister, Gloria Simmons of Chicago. Preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Irene Kemmerly and son, James Earl Kemmerly. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 5, 2000, at 10 a.m. from the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 South Cline Ave., Schererville, Indiana, (one miles south of US 30). Burial, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may meet with the family Wednesday, October 4th, 2 to 9 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Jim was the owner of K & W Trophies in Crown Point; member of Navajo Saddle Club and numerous saddle clubs. He was a member of the Lake County Agricultural Society and Superintendent of the Western Show. He was retired from Chicago Flame Hardening. A Lieutenant with the Merchant Marines. Jim’s favorite past time was camping and trail riding with his friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the family.
This is the obituary for my great-grandfather, George Maywood Jarrell/Fitzgerald. It was published in the Vidette Messenger in Valparaiso, Indiana on February 25, 1946, page 8. I don’t have a copy of the actual obituary, just this handwritten transcription from my father created circa 1981.
Obituary for George Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Rites Held
Memorial services for George Fitzgerald, who died in the Methodist Hospital on Gary, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Hebron.
The Rev. M. C. Bishop officiated with Masonic services completing the rites.
Pallbearers were Henry Kirky, L. B. Hewitt, John D. Fry, L. K. Buchanan, Harold Dinsmore and Paul Evans. Interment was made in Hebron Cemetery.
This is the obituary for my 2nd great-grandmother, May (Richards) Fisher. It was published in the Vidette-Messenger, February 25, 1959 on page 6.
Obituary for Mrs. William Green Fisher Mrs. W. G. Fisher HEBRON – Mrs. May Fisher, 92, Kouts, died Tuesday night in Porter Memorial hospital where she had been a patient for five weeks. Born Nov. 5, 1866, near Hebron, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Smith) Richards. She was married Nov. 1, 1898 to W. G. Fisher, who died July 11, 1918. A son, John, also preceded her in death. She had been living with a daughter, Mrs. Jennie Fitzgerald, in Kouts. Surviving are Mrs. Fitzgerald; three sons, Earl of Momence, Ill., Albert of Kouts, and Samuel of Hebron; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Services will be held at 2 pm Friday in phillips Funeral home. The Rev. Robert Pinsky, Hebron Christian church, will officiate, and burial will be in Hebron cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30pm Thursday until services.
Obituary for Mrs. William Green Fisher
Mrs. W. G. Fisher
HEBRON – Mrs. May Fisher, 92, Kouts, died Tuesday night in Porter Memorial hospital where she had been a patient for five weeks. Born Nov. 5, 1866, near Hebron, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Smith) Richards. She was married Nov. 1, 1898 to W. G. Fisher, who died July 11, 1918. A son, John, also preceded her in death. She had been living with a daughter, Mrs. Jennie Fitzgerald, in Kouts. Surviving are Mrs. Fitzgerald; three sons, Earl of Momence, Ill., Albert of Kouts, and Samuel of Hebron; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Services will be held at 2 pm Friday in phillips Funeral home. The Rev. Robert Pinsky, Hebron Christian church, will officiate, and burial will be in Hebron cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30pm Thursday until services.
This is the obituary for my 2nd great-grandfather, William Green Fisher. Published July 12, 1918 on page 1 of the Evening Messenger in Hebron, Indiana.
Obituary for William Green Fisher William Fisher, 60 years old, is dead at his home west of Hebron. He leaves a wife and a family of young children. The funeral will be held in Hebron tomorrow.
Obituary for William Green Fisher
William Fisher, 60 years old, is dead at his home west of Hebron. He leaves a wife and a family of young children. The funeral will be held in Hebron tomorrow.
This is the obituary for my husband’s grandfather Max Green’s brother, Donald G. Green. It was published in Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/5/2009.
GREEN, Donald G. Age 81 Gobles Went to be with his Lord Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his daughter’s home. Mr. Green was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Kendall and resided in this area all of his life where he was a member of Merson Church. He enjoyed flying and retired from Upjohn in 1990. He is survived by his wife, the former Janet Leedy, whom he married June 11, 1948; four children, Jim (Rose) Green of Parchment, Nancy (Rich) Maxwell of Paw Paw, Carol Miller of Gobles, Randy (Debbie) Green of Gobles; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Ruth) Green of Otsego; one sister, Betty Leversee of Kendall. Preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Max, three sisters Virginia, Helen and Wilma The family will meet friends Thur. 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GOBLES CHAPEL. D. L. Miller Funeral Home www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 AM at Merson Church, Pastor Gail Pike officiating. Interment Robinson Cemetery. Obituary for Donald Green
GREEN, Donald G. Age 81 Gobles
Went to be with his Lord Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his daughter’s home. Mr. Green was born Jan. 1, 1928, in Kendall and resided in this area all of his life where he was a member of Merson Church. He enjoyed flying and retired from Upjohn in 1990. He is survived by his wife, the former Janet Leedy, whom he married June 11, 1948; four children, Jim (Rose) Green of Parchment, Nancy (Rich) Maxwell of Paw Paw, Carol Miller of Gobles, Randy (Debbie) Green of Gobles; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Ruth) Green of Otsego; one sister, Betty Leversee of Kendall. Preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Max, three sisters Virginia, Helen and Wilma The family will meet friends Thur. 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the GOBLES CHAPEL.
D. L. Miller Funeral Home www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com
Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 AM at Merson Church, Pastor Gail Pike officiating. Interment Robinson Cemetery.
This is the obituary for Maria (Oakes, Green) Ford, former wife of Parley Green. Published in the Union and Advertiser in Mumford, New York on May 13, 1886.
Obituary for Mrs. Maria Ford
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Maria Ford, formerly Mrs. Parley Green of Mumford, died in that village at the age of 83 years. Her maiden name was Maria Oaks, and she was born at Bradford, Vt., opposite Crown Point, June 9, 1802. She was one of the earliest settlers in Mumford, and is the last of those who can properly be called the pioneers of that village. Her life was passed there, and she was greatly respected by all in that village. She raised a large family who are now residing in Scotland. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Mumford, and the interment was in the cemetery there. In her last illness she was tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. John Munson, who was unwearied in her attentions and kindness to her invalid mother.
