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Bierema, William
Obituary
December 18, 1928 – photo – William Biermea, 85 years old, for 63 years a resident of Muskegon and for two years and alderman, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Laman, 958 Wood street, after a long illness.  Mr. Bierema was employed as a tailor for T.B. Callan company for 40 years.  Mr. Bierema celebrated his 85^th birthday anniversary November 9 and during the day many of his friends called at the home to pay their respects and leave gifts.  Mr. Bierema was born in the Netherlands November 9, 1843, and came to this country 63 years ago, settling in Muskegon, where he always made his home.  He was a member of the First Reformed church, where he served as deacon for 25 years.  Mr. Bierema is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Evert Boersema, and Mrs. Peter Laman, and one son, Lawrence Bierema, all of this city; one brother, John Wagner of Muskegon and a sister, Mrs. Dirk Schutter of this city. Information was found in the “People’s Scrapbook” located in the Genealogy Room at Hackley Public Library.

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BILLADEAU, Daisy (Infant)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  28 July 1924 Daisy, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Billadeau, died Saturday night at the family home, 643 Isabella street.  Funeral service was held at 4:00 o’clock Monday afternoon at St. Mary’s cemetery.

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BINNS-Tom & Pam,
Rothbury
Birth notice - a girl, at home, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.

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BINSCHUS, Jessica Birth notice -  a boy, at Mercy General Oak Campus, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.18,2001,Page 3B.

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BLANKMYERS, Charles
Obituary
Muskegon Reporter, May 26, 1859 -
DROWNED - On Saturday evening last, about 9 o'clock, as the schooner S. Bates from Chicago, came up to the dock of C. Davis & Co., in this place, the first mate, Mr. Charles Blankmyers, in endeavoring to jump ashore with a line, missed his footing, fell into the water, and was drowned.  It was quite dark at the time the accident occured, and it is supposed the unfortunate man struck his head against the dock, and was stunned thereby, as he sank without a struggle or without uttering a word.  Every effort was made by the officers and crew of the vessel to rescue their comrade, but all of their endeavors proved unavailing.  His body was recovered about an hour afterwards, and buried here, in the village cemetery, on Sunday afternoon.  In accordance with a beautiful, and we believe, universal custom among sailors when a comrade dies, the flags of the shipping in the harbor were suspended at half mast.  The deceased, we are informed, was an unmar! ried man, about 27 years of age and "shipped" aboard the Bates at Chicago only a few days before the occurrence of the accident that deprived him of life.

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BLETSCH, Howard Frederick
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  5 October 1945 
To Hold Funeral  Sunday for Auto  Victim, Bletsch  Whitehall, -Oct. 5.-- (Special) -- Funeral services for Howard Frederick Bletsch, 27 years old, who was killed Thursday morning in an auto accident near Twin Lake will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Gee chapel.  The Rev. Earl I. Prosser, of the Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in Oakhurst cemetery in Whitehall.  He was born on March 3, 1918 in Dalton township and had lived all his life in that area.  He was a machinist.  Mr. Bletsch married Miss Edna Wilson on May 31, 1942.  Surviving are the widow, two sons, Howard Raymond, and William Charles; his mother, Mrs. Howard Bletsch, of Dalton; three brothers, Kenneth of Dalton, John in the army at Ft. Knox, Ky., and Wilbur at home; one sister, Mrs. Marian Miller, of Bear lake.

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Article
Expect Two Men  Injured in Crash  Will Recover  Recovery today was expected at Hackley hospital for Kenneth Bletsch, 23 years old, of Dalton township, and Paul Helman, 33 years old, Muskegon, R. R. 3, who were injured in the automobile accident Thursday which claimed the life of Howard Bletsch, 26 years old, of Lakewood club.  The hospital said the two men were expected to return to their homes in a day or two.

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BLETSCH, Kenneth W.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan 
BLETSCH, MR.  KENNETH W.  North Muskegon  MR. Bletsch, age 69, died March 14, 1991.  Born January 10, 1922, in Muskegon, he had lived in the area all his life.  On February 13, 1943, he married the former Betty Wilke in Muskegon and had worked in the shipping department at Teledyne Continental Motors until retiring.  Mr. Bletsch also farmed and enjoyed horses greatly.  A brother, Howard, preceded him in death.  FAMILY  His wife, Betty; 3 sons, Kenneth Jr. (LaCinda), James and Mark, all of Muskegon; 6 daughters, Linda Reed, Bonnie (Jack) Snider and Pam (Dan) Wilks all of Muskegon, Faye (Jerry) Kiesgen of Twin Lake, Janet (David) Wilks and Cheryl (Ronald) Bell, both of Whitehall; 16 grandchildren; 1 sister, Marian Miller, of North Muskegon; 2 brothers, John of NV and Wink of Holland.  FUNERAL  Monday, March 18, 1991, at 1 PM, from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Bruce Beach officiating.  Interment will be made in Oakhurst Cemetery-Whitehall.]  VISITING HOURS  Saturday, 6:30-8:30 PM and Sunday, 1-4 PM, in Whitehall.  MEMORIAL:  Memorial Fund of the church of Michigan Heart Association.  Clock      White Lake

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BLETSH, Henry William
Obituary
Plain Dealer   Cleveland, Ohio  28 October 1979   Pg. 17, Sec. B 
BLETSH  HENRY WILLIAM BLETSH, devoted husband of Louise A. (nee Froehlich).  Dear father of William H., Elaine McKay and the late Roland A.  Grandfather of eleven, great-grandfather of five.  Services were conducted Saturday at SAUER’S FUNERAL HOME INC. 4891 MEMPHIS AVE.

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BOARDWELL, Armanda (Mrs.) Smith
Obituary
Montague Observer  Montague, Michigan  24 January 1901  Page 1
ANOTHER HAS FALLEN.  Mrs. Jas. Boardwell Goes To Her Reward After Two Years' Illness.  At 12 o'clock last Friday night Mrs. James Boardwell passed from life after a lingering illness of complicated diseases of over two years.  She had been a patient sufferer and the end came peacefully and without hardly a struggle.  Her long siege of illness was intermingled with hopes and despair and only her undaunting courage and the good care she received prolonged her life.  At noon of the day on which she died she revived from the comatose state in which she had lapsed during the past month and talked more than she had for days.  Her husband left her at noon in an easy chair and went to his work feeling that she was some­what improved.  At night there was a radical change and she became much worse, being unable to take either nourishment or medicine.  It was then apparent that she was dying and ere long she passed in that sweet sleep that knows no waking.  Deceased's maiden name was Armada Smith and was born in Claybanks township, August 24, 1855, and died January 19, 1901, being 45 years, four months and 26 days of age at the time of her demise.  May 13, 1876 she was joined in marriage with James Boardwell who still survives her.  From this union there resulted four children:  William, Edward, Monte and Goldie.  In her demise this community has lost an esteemed citizen and her family a devoted and affectionate mother and wife.  The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from deceased's late home, Rev. Slee officiating.  A large number of sympathizing friends and relatives were present.  The remains were laid to rest in the village cemetery.

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BOARDWELL, James
Obituary
Montague Observer  Montague, Michigan  3 March 1921  Page 1 
Answers His Summons.  James Boardwell passed away at his home in this village Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 10 p.m., after a lingering illness, cancer of the lip.  He was born in Rochester, N.Y., Dec. 25, 1845.  When small he moved with his parents to West Bend, Wis.  In 1864 he enlisted in company E, 36th Wisconsin Volunteers, and served until he lost his leg in the battle of Cold Harbor.  In 1867 he came to Montague where he has since made his home.  He was united in marriage to Armaea Smith of Claybanks, May 13, 1876, seven children being born to them, of whom four survive--James of Omaha, Neb., Edward, Mont and Goldie of this village, also one sister and one brother of Holland, Mich., and three grandchildren.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the family residence, Rev. Aug. Coors, officiating.  Those from out of town attending the funeral were:  Mrs. Jack Dewit of Holland; Mrs. Kate Boardwell and daughter Edna, of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Carl Sorrenson and daughter Hellen and Miss Austin of Shelby.

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BODEN, Charles E.
Obituary
St. Petersburg Times  St. Petersburg, Florida  3 December 1973  Page 11-B
BODEN, CHARLES E., 69, of 6013 17^th Ave. S., Gulfport, president of Boden Company Mobile Home Industries, Sunday (Dec. 2, 1973).  Robert D. Easter Funeral Home.  BODEN – Charles E., 69, of 6013 17th Ave. S., Gulfport, passed away Sunday, December 2, 1973.  Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, here since 1951 from Holland, Michigan.  President of The Boden Company, Mobile Home Industries.  He is survived by his wife Mina; a son, Charles Jr., of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; 3 daughters Mrs. Jessie Allen, Mrs. Marillyn Newville and Mrs. Bernice TerHaar, all of St. Petersburg; his mother, Mrs. George Boden; 5 sisters and 2 brothers; 13 grandchildren.  Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Robert D. Easter Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2PM with Rev. Donald P. Lohman, of the Bethany Reformed Church, officiating.  Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Heart Association in memory of Charles E. Boden.  ROBERT D. EASTER  FUNERAL HOME  5730 15 Ave. S.  344-3689

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Bolema, Curtis G. (Mr.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Monday September 17, 2001 page 3B
Mr. Curtis G. Bolema, age 61, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2001.  He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 1, 1940 to Harry & Anna (Baar) Bolema and married the former Sharon J. Blomberg on November 8, 1968.  Mr Bolema served his country in the US Army Reserves.  He had been employed as a Machine Operator at Dana Corporation, formerly Sealed Power for 37 years until retiring in January of 2001.  He was a member of Fifth Reformed Church, the Men’s Prayer Breakfast Fellowship & was an avid Michigan State & NASCAR fan and enjoyed traveling with his family.  Survivors  Wife, Sharon J; 1 daughter, Heidi A. Bolema of Muskegon; 1 sister, Judie (Gerald) Meyering of Roosevelt Park; a sister-in-law, Patricia Bolema of Norton Shores; 3 nephews, 2 nieces, many cousins as well as his special cats, Taffy & Ginger.  He was preceded in death by his parents & by a brother, Larry Bolema on August 20, 2001.  Memorial Service Tuesday, September 18, 2001, 7:30 PM at Fifth Reformed Church with Pastor Norm Swier officiating.  Interment at Norton Cemetery.  Visitation  Friends may meet with the family on hour prior to the service at Fifth Reformed Church 2330 Holton Rd., N. Muskegon. Memorial:  Fifth Reformed Church or Muskegon Rescue Mission

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Bolthouse, Carrie (Mrs.) Nordhof
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Friday, February 28, 1964  page 21
Mrs. Carrie Bolthouse  Dies;  Resident Here 68 Years  Mrs. Bert Bolthouse, a native of the Netherlands and resident of this community the last 68 years, died at her home Thursday.  Mrs. Bolthouse was 83 and lived at 148 Diana Ave.  Born January 21, 1881 in the Netherlands, she came to this country as a girl and lived first at Montague.  She attended school there and later in Muskegon.  The former Carrie Noordhof, she married Bert Bolthouse in Muskegon May 22, 1902 and the couple had made their home here since.  Mrs. Bolthouse was a member of Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church and was a former member of the Ladies Aid of the church. Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Thomas P. DeLong, Mrs. John Bush and Miss Clarissa Bolthouse, all of Muskegon; two sister, Mrs. Jennie DeYoung and Mrs. Peter Weesies, both of Muskegon; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

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Bolthouse, Herman W.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Friday, February 1, 1952  page 2
H. W. Bolthouse, Leading Sports Booster, Dies (photo & article on page 12) Herman W. Bolthouse, 51 years old, a leading booster of Muskegon High School athletics more than 30 years, died late yesterday at his home, 183 Delaware avenue.  Known to hundreds of sports fans through his enthusiasm for sports, and a familiar figure at all the Muskegon High athletic contests, Mr. Bolthouse was stricken with a heart attack two months ago.  He returned home several weeks ago from the hospital and appeared to be making satisfactory recovery when the fatal attack came.  District representative for the Michigan Mutual Liability Company, Mr. Bolthouse was a lifelong resident of Muskegon, born here July 24, 1900.  A member of the Muskegon Yacht Club, Mr. Bolthouse served as treasurer seven years and was a member of the racing committee, contributing much to the development of the club’s racing program.  He also was active in the Muskegon High “M” Club, alumni athletic organization, and had served as club treasurer.  Mr. Bolthouse was graduated by Muskegon High School and attended Western Michigan College.  He married Marian Hunt July 24, 1924.  He was a member of Central Reformed Church and was active in the Church Brotherhood.  He was a member of the Greater Muskegon Chamber of Commerce and was active on it committee.  Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Robert Bolthouse, at home, and a brother, George Bolthouse of Muskegon.

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Bolthouse, Samuel
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Monday, November 21, 1910  page 5
After an illness of seven weeks and four days, Samuel Bolthouse, 51 Emerald street, a partner in the firm of Cramer & Bolthouse, 147 w. Western avenue, died this morning at 6:15 at his home.  Tuberculosis was the cause of death, he having been afflicted only recently with the disease.  He was 33 years of age.  Mr. Bolthouse was born in the Netherlands and came to this country when 11 years old.  He resided in Muskegon since that time.  He was married 11 years ago and leaves a widow and two children, Anton Bolthouse, aged nine years and Jantina Bolthouse aged five years.  He was a member of the First Christian Reformed church.  He worked at the tinsmith business.  The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence and at 2 o’clock at the First Christian Reformed church on Terrace St.  The Rev. B.H. Einink, pastor of the church will have charge of the services.

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Bolthouse, Tunis
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Friday, December 22, 1905  page 1
Tunis Bolhouse Dies; Farmer At Fruitport, Resident Of Muskegon  After suffering two years with malignant cancer of the head, Tunis Bolthouse died this morning at 1 o’clock at his home, 14 Kenneth St.  Mr. Bolthouse had a farm in Fruitport township and formerly lived there, but has lived in Muskegon for the last two years.  He was born in the Netherlands fifty-seven years ago and lived there until he was 38 years old, coming directly from there to Muskegon county.  Besides his wife, Mr. Bolthouse leaves two sons, Bert Bolthouse and Samuel Bolthouse, and one daughter, Mrs. Tride Clock, all of Muskegon.  The funeral will be held at the residence next Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

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Booker, Vera B. (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Wednesday September 19, 2001 page 3B
Muskegon Hts. - Vera B. Booker, 78, of Muskegon Heights died Monday at Hackley Hospital.  She was the widow of Charlie Booker and had been employed by Bill Stern Restaurant as a kitchen helper.  She was a member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research Inc.  Arrangements by Toombs.  Funeral services for Mrs. Vera B. Booker, age 78, will be held Friday, 12 noon at Toombs Chapel, Dr. James Dye of IDMR officiating.  Interment; Mona View Cemetery.  Visitation:  Thursday, 10am-9pm.

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BORCHERS, M. Alice (Mrs.) Bowman
Obituary
Mrs.Borchers, County Pioneer Dies at 83  Mrs. Alice Borchers, 83, widow of Charles M. Borchers, twice Decatur's mayor, died at 5:12 am.today in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Helen Brown of Country Club Road.  Mrs. Borchers, of 695 s. Crea St. had been ill three months.  She was born near Oakley September 24, 1870, a daughter of Andrew and Emilena (Manecke)Bowman, pioneer Macon County residents. She attended a college at Dixon and for 16 years was a teacher in Macon county schools.  Mrs. Borchers was married June 28, 1905 to Charles M. Borchers, Decatur attorney, who was mayor of Decatur two terms during which he led the fight for the impounding of the Sangamon river and the creation of Lake Decatur.  Mr. Borchers also was elected congressman from the 19th district in 1912 and once was a candidate for governor of Illinois.  He died December 2, 1946  Mrs. Borchers was one of the founders of the Macon County Humane Society and worked for the organization of the Boys Opportunity Home. She was a member of Decatur Chapter 111, Order of Eastern Star.  She leaves two sons, A.Webber Borchers and Robert Borchers, Decatur;two daughters, Mrs. Helen Brown, Decatur and Mrs Lois Marriner, Garden City, Long Island, NY., and seven grandchildren.  There are three sisters, Mrs. Flora Jostes, Blue Mound, and Miss Leona F. Bowman and Mrs. Myrtle Miller,both of Cocoa Beach,FL  The body is at the Brintling funeral Home, Arrangements are imcomplete.

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Borgeson, George (Mr.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Sunday September 16, 2001 page 7D
Mr. George E. Borgeson , age 79, passed away Friday, September 14, 2001 in Muskegon.  He was born April 29, 1922 in Muskegon to Ernest & Myrtle (Stewart) Borgeson, and had been a life resident of the area.  Mr. Borgeson was a member of Calvary Church.  He was veteran of World War II, 126th infantry Company G -32nd division, and had been employed by Dresser Industries for 39 years, until his retirement in 1984.  After his retirement, he worked for the Muskegon Country Club for 13 years.  Mr. Borgeson was a member of VFW Post #446, a life member of Red Arrow 32nd Division, American Legion Post 0069, MDHA (Michigan Duck Hunters Association - Lakeshore Chapter), and was a member of the DeClores Family.  On April 5, 1941, Mr. Borgeson married the former Ida Smith and she survives him along with 1 son, Roger & Keiren Borgeson of Kalamazoo, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by 1 son, Mark Allen Borgeson, 3 brothers and 4 sisters.  Services will be 1 PM Tuesday at Calvary Church, with Pastor Bill Rudd officiating.  Visitation with the family will be 2-4 & 7-9 PM Monday at The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. http://sysema2.plan4ever.com.  Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Calvary Church Building Fund would be appreciated.

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Borgeson, Marva Florence
Birth
Muskegon Chronicle,  4 April 1916
BORGESON -- To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Borgeson, 118 Harrison Street, at Hackley Hospital, Monday, March 27, 1916, a daughter, Marva Florence

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BOURDO, Alex
Obituary
May 16, 1921 – Alex Bourdo died this morning at his home, 81 Park avenue, after nine weeks’ illness, aged 76 years.  Mr. Bourdo was born in New York state, coming to Muskegon in 1856.  He was employed at the Brunswick Balke Collender Co..   Mr. Bourdo was a member of St. Jean’s Catholic Church.  He leaves four children, Henry Bourdo, George Bourdo, Mrs. George Hoerres and Mrs. Maude VanderBusch, all of Milwaukee; eleven grandchildren and on great grandchild; one borther and four sisters, John Bourdo, Mrs. Ernest Coutchie, Mrs. Marion Pate, Mrs. Oliver Mitchell and Mrs. Peter Morin, all of this city.  Funeral announcemene will be given later. Information was found in the “People’s Scrapbook” located in the Genealogy Room at Hackley Public Library.

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Bourland, Marjorie
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Thursday, September 20, 2001 page 4B
Mt. Vernon, IL formerly of Muskegon - Marjorie Bourland, age 93, died Sept. 8, 2001 in Jackson, MI.  Survivors:  Brother, Frank Weirich (wife, Peggy), Jackson, MI; several nieces & nephews, including Roger & Tom Fielstra of Muskegon, Preceding her death, husbands:  Leamon Wingo and Charles Bourland, sister, Cleo Fielstra.  Graveside service:  Kirk Cemetery, Ina, Illinois, Sept. 22, 2001.  

BOUTELL, Mrs. Cora / STEVENS
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan August 26 1965
LONG ILLNESS TAKES LIFE OF MRS. BOUTELL.   Mrs. Cora Catherine Boutell, 73, formerly of 1137 Wood St. and a resident of this community most of her life, died Wednesday at Knollview Manor Nursing Home after a long illness.  Born Feb. 18, 1887, Mrs. Boutell attended Muskegon schools. She was a communicant of St. Paul’s Church and a member of St. Paul’s Sixth Guild.  She worked for a number of years as a seamstress. Formerly Miss Cora C. Stevens, she married Jan. 2, 1926, to Frank Boutell in LaPorte, Ind. Mr. Boutell died here in 1957. She leaves a sister Mrs. Sadie Hancock of Akron, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.                                

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BOUTELL, Frank
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 31 Jan 1957
FRANK BOUTELL, LIFE RESIDENT, HEART VICTIM (with picture) Frank Boutell, 1137 Wood street, veteran foundry man, died while being taken to Hackley hospital after he was stricken with a heart attack at his home yesterday. He was 63 years old. A life resident of Muskegon, he was born in Norton township July 23, 1891. He attended public schools of Muskegon and at the age of 13 started work as coremaker at Montague Casting Company. When the company was purchased by Paul M. Wiener, he continued with the new foundry company and for 20 years was supervisor in the plant until it closed. Mr. Boutell retired about four years ago. He married the former Cora Stevens Jan. 2, 1926, at LaPorte, Ind.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a member of The Foundrymen’s Association, the Maccabees and was a former member of Masonic Lodge. In addition to his wife, he leaves one brother, Henry Boutell of Muskegon, and several nieces and nephews.

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Bouwkamp, boy
Birth
Muskegon News Chronicle,  6 March 1912 BORN - To Mr. and Mrs. John Bouwkamp, Muskegon township, Wednesday, March 6, 1912, a son. Information donated by Bill Moore  

BOWEN, Mrs. Harlow Obituary Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  26 April 1882  Page 3  The funeral of Mrs. Harlow Bowen was held April 2 [I believe this is a mistake and should be 20-something as she died on April 19], under the auspices of the Trent Grange, at their hall.  The Master, Benjamen Whitney, assisted by N. Whitney had charge of the services of the order.  Rev. Mudge, of Bailey, conducted the religious services.  The remains were deposited in the Minnich Cemetery [this is Seaman Cemetery].  Harlow Bowen is one of the oldest residents of Moorland, as well as one of the most respected, and has the sympathy of the entire community.

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  Bowman, Charles Frank
Photo courtesy of Beverly Bowman Hartman
Marriage
September 26, 1936 to Cornelia Lucille Berghuis in St. Joseph Co., IN   Death Record Muskegon County, Liber 42 page 44  

Obituary Muskegon Chronicle - Muskegon, MI May 20, 1981  C. Frank Bowman, age 80, passed away Tuesday evening at Mercy Hospital. He was born February 19, 1901 in Rochester, IN and has resided in the Muskegon area most of his life. He was married to the former Cornelia Berghuis on September 26, 1936.  He was Proprietor of Wolf Lake Bus Line until 1946 and then was employed at Montgomery Wards & retired from Cash Way Lumber.  He was a life member of F. O. E. No 668 of Muskegon. He is survived by his wife Cornelia, 1 son Walter Bowman, 3 daughters, Ms. Beverly Hartman, Mrs. Fred Daniels, and Mrs. Ernest Flermoen all of Muskegon, 10 grandchildren, 1 sister Mrs. Jessie Garbe of Lake Orion, MI, several nieces and nephews.  Services will be held at 3:00p.m. Friday from Sytsema Chapel. Interment will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 7p.m. this evening where they may meet the family 7-9p.m. today and Thursday. Burial May 22, 1981 Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Last Supper   SSDI    b.   February 19, 1901   d. May 1, 1981   SS #384-28-0391

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  Bowman, Cornelia Lucille (Mrs.) Berghuis
Obituary
51 N. Kensington  Muskegon Chronicle-Muskegon, MI December 6, 1982  Mrs. Cornelia L. Bowman, age 74, passed away Sunday morning at Mercy Hospital. She was born September 1, 1908 in Muskegon and has been a life resident. She was the former Cornelia Berghuis and was married to C. Frank Bowman on September 26, 1936, he preceded her in death on may 19, 1981. She had been employed at the Amazon Knitting Co. and SS Kresge Store. She was a Charter Member of Wolf Lake United Methodist Church and F. O. E. No 668 Aux. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Beverly Hartman of White Cloud, MI, Mrs. Fred Daniels and Mrs. Ernest Flermoen and Walter Bowman all of Muskegon, 11 grandchildren and one great-grand-daughter. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday from the Wolf Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Interment will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Sytsema Funeral Home beginning at 7p.m. this evening where they may meet the family 7-9p.m. and 2-4 and 7-9p.m on Tuesday SSDI    b. September 1, 1908   d. December 1, 1982   SS #    379-01-2605
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BOWMAN, Anna Innez (Mrs.) Grove
Obituary
Kalkaska Area Resident Dies  Kalkaska - Mrs. Anna I. Bowman, 89, area resident for the past 10 years, died March 15 at Meadow Brook Hospital in Bellaire.  She was born March 5, 1883 in Rochester, IN and lived in Muskegon prior to her residence here.  Surviving are a son, Frank of Muskegon, MI and a daughter Mrs. Jesse Garbe of Lake Orion; brothers Frank Grove of Alma, MI and Earl Grove of Traverse City; 8 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.  Services will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Swartz-Wolfe funeral home, Rev. Gerald Hedlund of the Fife Lake Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City Information Donated by Barbara Hill & Herman Stiver – Photo courtesy of Herman Stiver     BOWMAN, Laura Belle (Mrs.) Clark Obituary (photo)  Mrs. Bowman Dies at 75  Mrs. Laura Belle Bowman, 75, of 2015 N. Union St., a life-long resident of Decatur, died at 4:45 p.m. yesterday in her home.  She had been in failing health for two years and seriously ill since February.  Mrs. Bowman was a charter member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and a former member of the Altar Society of the church.  Her husband, William F. Bowman Sr., was a Decatur carpenter, contractor and business agent for the Carpenter's Union before his death in 1952.  She was born in Decatur on August 30, 1877, a daughter of Michael and Catherine Clark. She was married to Mr. Bowman in Decatur on April 22, 1902. He died on March 20, 1952.  She is survived by nine daughters, Mrs. William S. Reid, Niles, Il, Miss Mary Bowman and Miss Catherine Bowman, Chicago, Mrs. John Bolero, Mrs. Bernard O'Neill, Mrs. Richard Huff, Mrs. Hermoise Walter, and Miss Constance Bowman all of Decatur, Mrs. Bernard Bowman, Waverly, and two sons, W.F Bowman Jr., Los Angeles, and C.A. Bowman, Decatur.  There are 16 grandchildren. Also surviving are tow brothers, Will Clark, Decatur, and J.M. Clark, Rockwell, Iowa and two sisters, Mrs. Louis J. Garver and Mrs. Clinton Booker, Decatur.  The body is in the J.J.Moran & Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today.  Requiem high mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St.Thomas Catholic Church, Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery

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BOWMAN, Leona F. (Miss)

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BOWMAN, William F.
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W.F.Bowman Dies at 75  William Frederick Bowman, Sr., 75, of 2015 North Union St., carpenter, contractor and former business agen of the carpenter's union, died at 9:05p.m. yesterday in St.Mary's Hospital.  He was business agent fo the union in pre-war years. Born April2, 1876 in Oakley he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bowman. He married Laura Belle Clark April 22, 1902 in Decatur. Mr. Bowman came here 50 years ago from Oakely. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, TeDuem, the fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus and of the carpenters union.  Besides his wife he leave nine daughters, Mrs. W.S. Reid, Kay Bowman and mary Bowman of Chicago; Mrs.Bernard bowman of Waverly and Mrs. R.L.Huff, Mrs. John Bollero, Mrs. Bernard O'Neill, Mrs. Hermoise Walter and Constance Bowman all of Decatur; two sons, William F.,Jr. of Los Angeles, CA and C.A. of Decatur; four sisters, Mrs. Will Jostes of Macon, Mrs. Charles M.Borchers of Decatur and Mrs.Reverdy J. Miller and Leona F.Bowman of Cocoa Beach, FL and 15 grandchildren The body is in the J.J.Moran & Sons funeral home, where friends may call after 2p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be at 9a.m. Monday in St.Thomas Catholic church with burial in Calvary cemetery

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BOWMAN, William John
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Took Strychnine  William J. Bowman ended life this morning  He was struck on the head in Manistee and never fully recovered Record Eagle - Traverse City, MI - November 12, 1913  William J. Bowman committed suicide this morning at nine o'clock at his home at 206 North Oak Street by taking ten grains of strychnine dying in a terrible agony two and a half hours afterward. Despondency is the only reason given for his act. Mr. Bowman has been in the employ of A.W.Rickerd for the past six years and a half and left the office this morning at 8:30 going directly home and to his room, where he swallowed the deadly poison. A physician was hastely summoned, who rendered all the aid possible, but when it is considered that a twentieth of a grain is a dose, the amount taken was enough to kill a dozen men. The coroner was called and pronounced death from the cause as stated. Mr. Bowman was assaulted in Manistee some time ago and he had never fully recovered from the effects of the blow that he received at that time. He had lived in Traverse City for several years before entering the employ of Mr. Rickerd and the utmost confidence has always been placed in him and he has filled many importat positions with this firm. It was stated that Mr.Bowman purchased the poison several days ago saying that he was going to use it to kill some rats and nothing was thought of the occurrence. Ther is left a wife and three children, Frank, twelve, Jessie, ten, and Walter eight years of age.

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Bowman, Dollie
SSDI    b. Jan 23, 1884   d. February 1, 1981   SS #382-24-0870

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Bowman, Ellis  
SSDI    b. April 4, 1926   d. November 18, 1988   SS #365-22-2443

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Bowman, Helen
SSDI    b. September 28, 1880   d. July 1, 1978   SS #371-68-3831

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Bowman, John 
SSDI    b. January 29, 1880   d. January 1, 1969   SS #379-01-7569

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Bowman, Len    
SSDI    b. October 16, 1892   d. March 1, 1968   SS #367-10-9272

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Bowman, Mildred
SSDI    b. August 16, 1910   d. April 1, 1983   SS #367-10-6813

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Bowman, Theo  
SSDI    b. April 24, 1897   d. November 1, 1973   SS #372-30-6100

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Bowman, Violet
SSDI    b. September 5, 1893   d. November 1, 1966   SS #370-14-5517

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BOWMAN, Walter Lyle
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Bus Operator at Wolf Lake, Dies  Walter Lyle Bowman, 33 years old, of Wolf Lake, R.R.4 Egelston township, on of the Wolf Lake bus line operators, died Saturday at his home after an illness of nine months.  He was born in Thompsonville October 5, 1905 and later lived in Traverse City, where he graduated from the Traverse City High school. He also attended Michigan State Normal college at Ypsilanti for two years.  The last several years he had lived here, coming to Muskegon from Detroit where he made his home for several years. Mr. Bowman operated the Wolf Lake bus line for six years.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. A. I. Bowman, with whom he made his home at Wolf Lake, his brother Frank of R.R.4; and one sister, Mrs. Jessie Garbe of Pontiac.

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Bowman, William 
SSDI b. April 1, 1928   d. February 15, 1994   SS #369-22-9399

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BOWNE, Pearl F. (Mrs.)
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Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  24 August 1961  Page 39 
Mrs. Bowne  Here 25 Years,  Dies at Age 66  Mrs. Pearl F. Bowne, 66, of 62 W. Walton Ave., a resident here since 1936 after moving from Grand Ledge and active as a communicant of St. Jean's Church, died today at her home after a long illness.  Born Dec. 22, 1894, in Manistee, Mrs. Bowne attended schools in Manistee.  She was married Dec. 27, 1921, to Raymond Bowne in Ludington.  Her activities in the church included membership in the St. Ann's Society.  She leaves her husband; two sons, Raymond, Jr., and Richard, both of Muskegon; a brother, John of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Lou of Muskegon and Mrs. Miller Joseph of   Johannesburg, and 14 grandchildren.

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BRADFIELD, Lary Gene 
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BRADFIELD, Lary Gene  897 E. Forest Ave., and Sharon Kay Cochran, 929 Dale Ave Muskegon Chronicle, 9 July 1963, page 11 Information donated by Bill Moore  

Braspenninx Shirley (Mrs.)
Obituary Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Thursday, September 20, 2001 page 4B Ravenna Shirley Braspenninx, age 66, died Wednesday morning at home after a long battle with cancer.  Survivors:  Husband Gregory “Jack”; 4 sons, Bruce (Debbie) and Gary (Beverly) both of Ravenna, Greg Jr. (Christi)of Muskegon, & Scott (Linda) of Grand Haven; 9 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; 1 sister, Elizabeth Oom of Sparta, Shirley was predeceased by a grandson, Brian, 1 brother & 2 sisters.  Memorial Service Saturday, 11:30am at Throop Funeral Home, Ravenna with Rev. Don VanSlyke officiating.  Cremation has taken place.  Burial:  Ravenna Cemetery, Memorial:  Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana Co.  The family will greet family and friends at Moorland Twp. Hall after the service.

BRAULT, Emma (Miss)
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(Frenchie)  1300 W. Broadway, Roosevelt Park  Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Oct.30, 1983  Miss Emma (Frenchie) Brault age 65, died Sunday afternoon at a local hospital following a short illness.  She was born October 19, 1918 in Linton, IN and has lived in Muskegon most of her life.  She had worked at the Parkview Tavern for many years until her retirement in 1980.  She is survived by a son; Marvin Brault of Fountain, MI, 2 nephews; Donald Hartman of Grand Rapids, MI and Robert Hartman of White Cloud, MI, 2 nieces; Mrs. Edwin (Shirley) Workman of Muskegon and Ms. MaryAnn Hartman of San Antonio, TX, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. There will be no service or visitation. Her cremation will be interned in Mona View Cemetery. (Lee Funeral Home) BRAULT, Ruby Berniece (Mrs.) Haton Obituary (1998)  Ruby B. Brault, 88, Worthington, died Monday, July 6, at Greene County General Hospital  Born September 24, 1909, in Owen County, she was the daughter of John and Zantia (Moore)Haton  She had been a cook at Indiana University, retiring after 26 years of service. She was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church.  Survivors include one sister, Irene Haton of Worthington; four nephews, two nieces and several great-nephews and nieces.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Brault, 1965; four brothers, Randle Haton, Claude Haton, Glenn Haton, and Frank Haton and three sisters, Goldie Hubbard, Jeanete padgett and Lussie Hatton. Services will be 7p.m Wednesday, July 8, at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer with the Rev. Don Lincicome officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.  Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  

BRAULT, Ruby Sarah (Mrs.) Beebe
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Mrs. Brault Stricken Dies  Muskegon Chronicle - Muskegon, MI  Mrs. Ruby S. Brault 3009 Mona Ave., Muskegon Heights, died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon at her home despite efforts of Heights firemen to revive her with a resuscitator. She was 62 years old.  Mrs. Brault, the wife of Eugene D. Brault was born December 17, 1893 in Bridgeton, NJ. She moved to Belleview, IL in 1912 and then to Linton, IN in 1914. She came to Muskegon in 1928 from Linton.  She was educated in New Jersey. The former Ruby S. Beebe, she married Mr. Brault in St. Louis, MO on May 15, 1912.  Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Ferrere Brault of Muskegon, two daughters, Mrs. Helen Hartman of Muskegon Heights, and Miss Emma Brault at home; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Montgomery and Mrs. Ada Winters both of St. Louis, MO and six grandchildren and tow great-grandchildren

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Brink, Onner
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Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Tuesday, May 5, 1914 page 7 Onner Brink died at 4:45 o'clock this morning at his home, 17 Catherine street, after a four months illness, aged 49 years.  Mr. Brink was born in the Netherlands and came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garret Brink, in 1870 locating in Muskegon.  He has been employed by the Towner Hardware company for the past 13 years.  Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, the Misses Ethel B. and Gertrude W. Brink, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garet Brink of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Dausey of Muskegon and Mrs. Charles Huff of Grand Rapids; and two half-brothers, Dick Brink and Heldebrant Brink of this city.  He was a member of the Fourth Christian Reformed church.

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BRISTOL, Charles K.
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Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  23 June 1917  Page 13  CHARLES K. BRISTOL  Charles K. Bristol, aged 67 years, died at his home in Fruitland township yesterday after a short illness.  Mr. Bristol was born June 1, 1851, at Wakeman, Ohio.  In 1871 he was married at Sandusky, O., and then moved to Cecil, O., where he kept a store and owned a farm.  At Auburn, Ind., a few years later he manufactured windmills and other farm implements until 12 years ago when he came to Fruitland.  He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. John Zedaker of Whitehall, and two sons, W. W. Bristol of this city, and C. M. Bristol of Grand Rapids.  The funeral announcement will be announced later. 27 June 1917  Page 6  WHITEHALL  Whitehall, June 27, -- Charles K. Bristol, 60 years old, a farmer of Fruitland township, died from acute indigestion Saturday.  He is survived by his widow, one daughter and two sons.  Interment took place in Oakhurst cemetery, Whitehall, Rev. U. S. Villars, pastor of Whitehall M. E. church, was in charge of the burial services.

The Whitehall Forum  Whitehall, Michigan  28 June 1917  Page 4 
OBITUARY    
Charles K. Bristol died suddenly last Saturday of acute indigestion, at his home in Fruitland township.  He was buried in Whitehall cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. U. S. Villars officiating. He was born in Huron county, Ohio, June 12, 1850, and married Sabra Jane Willcox of Spears Corners, Erie county, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1871 and shortly afterwards moved to Paulding county, where he was one of the pioneers of that section.  Later he owned a hardware store at Cecil, Ohio for nine years; moved from there to Auburn, Indiana, where he was engaged in the manufacture of windmills and other farm implements.  Fifteen years ago he came to Fruitland and settled on the old Shuey farm.  He held various township offices and represented the township as supervisor for three years.  He is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons, Mrs. John W. Zedaker of Fruitland, Will W. of Muskegon and Charles M. of Grand Rapids; two brothers, David of White Cloud and Orin of Sandusky, Ohio; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Mrs. William Weibel and Ben Fox of Chicago, and Orin Bristol of Sandusky attended