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Caldwell, Mrs. William
Obituary Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan September 5, 1914  Mrs. William Caldwell  Mrs. William Caldwell died at her home, 79 Addison street yesterday afternoon after a brief illness.  Mrs. Caldwell was born at Ravenna, Ohio, February 22, 1869 where she received her education.  In 1880 she married William Caldwell and later moved to Minneapolis where they lived until 1911 when they came to Muskegon.  Mrs. Caldwell was a member of Davis Hive No. 5, L.O.T.M.M.  Besides her husband , Mrs. Caldwell leaves two daughters, Mrs. Robert Boguis of Paris, France; Margaret at home; and three sons, Charles of New York city, Edgar of Philadelphia and Harry of Muskegon. Muskegon Chronicle, Monday, September 7, 1914 The funeral of Mrs. William Caldwell will be indefinitely postponed pending the arrival of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Boguis, from Paris, France.

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Canfield, Charles
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,  Saturday, June 13, 1891 CANFIELD -- At the residence of Capt. F. F. Barnes, 83 Houston avenue, of peritonitis, Charles Canfield, aged nineteen years.  He had made his home with Capt. and Mrs. Barnes for the past year, his former home having been in Greenville.  His parents are dead, but a brother and three sisters survive him.  The last heard from the brother he was in Marquette, but the whereabouts of the sisters are unknown.  Funeral at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.  Marquette papers please copy.

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CAPERS, Donna Marie  & Torrey Antonio DAY
Birth notice -
Muskegon,a girl,at Hackley, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.20,2001, Page 4B

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CARDEN, James (Joe)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  8 November 1978  Page 48 
CARDEN, MRS. JAMES (JOE)  831 Dangl Rd.  Mr. James (Joe) Carden, age 79 years, passed away this morning at Muskegon General Hospital.  He was born June 10, 1899 in Russell Co., Alabama and has resided in the Muskegon area since 1919.  He was married to the former Charlotte L. Nelson on April 20, 1940 at Bryan, Ohio and previously had been married to Ivy Myrtle Peterson and she passed away in Nov. of 1928 and then was married to Lila Belle Martin and she passed away in April of 1936.  He had been employed at the Clover Foundry until his retirement in 1957.  He was a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, his children, Mrs. Arthur G. Porter, Mrs. Myrtle Lo McIlrath, James Donald Carden, Robert Wayne Carden, Mrs. Thomas Martin, all of Muskegon, Kay Louise Coats of Grand Haven, 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Jeff D. Carden of Cullman, Ala., 1 sister, Mrs. Cleo Sallas of Attalla, Ala.  Services will be held at 3 P.M. Friday from the Sytsema Chapel with Pastor Charles W. Stark officiating.  Interment will be in Laketon Twp. Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 7 P.M. this evening.  Sytsema

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CARDEN, Lila Bell (Mrs.) Martin
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  7 April 1936  Page 2 
MRS. JAMES J. CARDEN  Mrs. James J. Carden, 28 years old, of 1172 Spring street, died Monday at Hackley Hospital, after an illness of one week.  She was born in Watson Jan. 31, 1908.  The last 11 years she made her home in Muskegon, coming here from Petoskey, where she resided for eight years.  Her maiden name was Lila Bell Martin.  She was married to James J. Carden, June 15, 1929, in  Indiana.  She had been employed at the Norge corporation.  Mrs. Carden attended the Calvary Baptist church.  Surviving are her husband; two sons, Robert Wayne and James Donald; two daughters, Nora and Myrtle Lucia, at home; her parents, Mrs. And Mrs. Fred Martin, of Ravenna; eight brothers, Harry and Fred Martin, of Ionia, Gerald and Harlan Martin, of Detroit, Lester and Alva Martin, of Ravenna and Vernon and Ivan Martin, both of Muskegon; two sisters, Miss Luella Martin, of Ravenna and Mrs. Kenneth Neff, of Muskegon. 8 April 1936  Page 14  CARDEN – Funeral services for Mrs. James J. Carden, 1172 Spring St., will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Clock Funeral Home, Rev. Jacob Huizenga officiating.  Interment at Laketon cemetery.  Friends may view the remains at the Clock Funeral Home.

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CARDEN, Robert W.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  3 January 1993  Page 10D  
CARDEN, MR.  ROBERT W.  Wyoming, MI  Mr. Carden, age 63, died Wed., Dec. 30, 1992, in Grand Rapids.  He was born in Muskegon on Oct. 23, 1929 and married Janice Stubbs in Niles, MI on Oct. 6, 1973.  Until his retirement in 1990 he had been employed for 10 years at Stowe-Davis Co.  Mr. Carden was an Air Force veteran, president of the Air Force Sergeant’s Association Chapter No. 772 and an avid Civil War buff.  SURVIVORS  Wife, Janice; 2 sons, James & wife Mellisa and Timothy both of Muskegon; 2 daughters, Susan Moore of Muskegon and Mrs. Emily (Bernard) Lory of Whitehall; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth & Sarah Carden and Amanda & Jenelle Moore all of Muskegon; 4 sisters, Mrs. Toni (Arthur) Porter & Mickie McIlrath both of Muskegon, Mrs. JoAnn (Thomas) Martin of AZ & Mrs. Kay (Larry) Johnson of FL; 1 brother, Donald & wife Dorothy Carden of Muskegon; step-mother, Mrs. Charlotte Carden of FL; father-in-law, Wallace Stubbs of Niles, MI and several nieces & nephews. SERVICE  Monday, Jan. 4, 1993 at 1 p.m. at the Clock Chapel with Rev Gerald M. Ferguson.  Reception following at the Clock Family Center.  Interment at Laketon Township Cemetery.  VISITATION  Today 2-4 & 7-9 at the Clock Funeral Home.  MEMORIAL:  Michigan Heart Association.  Clock  Muskegon

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CARRIER, Mrs. Mary / ARCHAMBEAU
Obituary
of Mary Archambeau Carrier, Muskegon Daily, 19 May 1888, page 2
Died Carrier-At Bluffton, Saturday morning May 19, Mrs. Venis Carrier age 39 years. The funeral will take place from the French Catholic Church, Monday morning at 9:30.                                    

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CARRIER, Sears
Obituary of Sears Carrier, Muskegon Dailey, 11 May 1888, page 2
Died Carrier-In this city, Friday night, May 11, Sears Carrier, in his 88th year. Funeral, Monday at 2 o clock, from his late home, near Peck s Shingle Mill.                                    

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CARRIER, Mr. Venis (CARNER)
Obituary of Venis Carrier, Muskegon Chronicle, 1 Feb 1917, page 13, column 3
Venis Carner (correct information, Carrier) Venis Carner, aged 77, died at his home, 478 ½ Grand avenue, after a three months illness last evening.  Born in Quebec, Can., Mr. Carner came to this city over 40 years ago, where he has lived ever since. He leaves besides his wife, four children, William Carner of Montreal, Can., Mrs. Henry Senecal of Muskegon, Mrs. Georgia Geyer and Mrs. William Lozan, both of Montreal, Con. Eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.  The funeral service will be held at 9 o clock, Saturday morning, at the St. Jean Baptist church. Rev. Fr. Boulin will officiate and the burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.

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Caroline (Mrs.) Henderson
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Monday, May 4, 1908  page 7
Mrs. Caroline H. Carmichael, formerly of Muskegon, died Friday afternoon at the home of her brother, S.I. Henderson, near Owosso.  Death was caused by cancer.  Mrs. Carmichael was 72 years old.  Mrs. Thomas Hanson of Muskegon township is a sister.

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CARPENTER, Winnifred (Mrs.) Sissions
Obituary
White Laker and Northshore Interurban  Whitehall, Michigan  9 December 1971  Page 20
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, December 4, from the Fruitland Baptist Church, for Mrs. William Carpenter, 55, of Jay Road, Whitehall.  Mrs. Carpenter died December 1, at Muskegon General Hospital.  She was born November 21, 1916, in West Olive.  The former Winnifred Sissions, she married William Carpenter February 6, 1946, in Hesperia.  She was a member of the White Lake VFW Auxiliary.  She was attending the White Lake Community School to obtain her high school diploma.  She is survived by her husband William, five daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Ruth) Martin of Cleveland, Ala., Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Phillippo of Whitehall, Mrs. Harley (Dixie) Routlely of Ferry, Miss Rose Carpenter and Miss Debbie Carpenter both at home; two sons, Melvin Kissling of Montague and Joseph Carpenter at home; 10 grandchildren, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sissions of West Olive, three sisters, Mrs. Don DeWitt of Muskegon, Mrs. Mary Jane Roger of Royal Oak and Mrs. Herbert Coppersmith of Holland.  The Rev. Donald LeMaire of the Fruitland Baptist Church officiated at the services and burial was in Fruitland Township Cemetery.  Arrangements were made by the Gee Funeral Home of Whitehall.

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CARR, James A. “Jamie”
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  11 January 1991  Page 4C 
CARR, MR. JAMES A. “JAMIE”  Whitehall  Mr. Carr, age 66, died January 10, 1991.  Born April 24, 1924, in Chicago, he had lived in the area a number of years.  In 1969, he married the former Anna Burns Pothoff in Muskegon and had been a self-employed entertainer.  Mr. Carr served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Disabled American Veterans Tazelaar Post No. 103.  FAMILY  His wife, Anna; a stepson, James (Joan) Pothoff of North Muskegon; 3 stepdaughters, Mrs. Gail (John) Wackernagel of Montague and Darlene Grenell (special friend, John Stuberg) and Mrs. Sheree (Lee) Black, both of Twin Lake; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a niece, Judy Skaggs of Muskegon.  FUNERAL  Sunday, January 13, 1991, at 5 P.M., from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Kim W. Kerchal officiating.  Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery.  VISITING HOURS  Saturday, 6:30-8:30 P.M. and Sunday, 1-3 P.M., in Whitehall  --Clock  White Lake

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Carson, Rosie Mae (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Sunday September 16, 2001 page 7D
Mrs. Rosie Mae Carson, age 83, departed this life on Thurs., Sept. 13, 2001.  Sister Carson confessed Christ at an early age.  She attended Morningstar Baptist Church serving on the Usher Board for over 40 years.  Rosie married Sherman Carson, Sr., who preceded her in death.  To this union 3 children were born, Sherman (Alice) Carson Jr., Rosiena Johnson & Andrew (Thelma) Carson all of the Muskegon Heights; 5 sisters, Elnora (Vernon) Carson, Mary Lee Howard of Muskegon Heights, Janie Jackson of Flint, MI, Irene Branch of Saginaw, MI; 1 brother, Andrew (Annie Mae) Cooper of Jackson MS; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends & church family; 1 sister-in-law, Bennie Cooper, Rosie was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mamie Turner & Mary Ross; 1 brother, Joe Cooper; 1 grandson.  Services will be held Tues. 1pm at Morningstar Baptist Church. Rev. James Whiteside officiating.  Visitation begins Mon. 10am to 9pm. Interment:  Mona View

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CASTENHOLZ, Henry
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, March 10, 1923 HENRY CASTENHOLZ CALLED BY DEATH AT LOS ANGELES  Had Been Prominent in Business Circles of Muskegon For Many Years HIS ILLNESS IS BRIEF Passing Causes First Break in Family of Five Brothers and a Sister  Henry Castenholz, prominent in business circles here for many years and a member of the firm of Castenholz Bros., died at Los Angeles at 2 a.m. today after a brief illness, death being due to a relapse from an attack of influenza.  The news was received in a telegram from Raymond Castenholz to William Castenholz this morning.  A message was received here Saturday from Mayor Joseph Castenholz of North Muskegon, giving the first news of the illness of his brother.  In a long distance telephone message Sunday he said both Mr. and Mrs. Henry Castenholz were in a critical condition.  John Castenholz, chairman of the county road commission, and also a brother of Henry left for California as soon as the first message was received.  He will not reach Los Angeles until late today and an effort was being made to communicate with him en route to inform him of his brother's death.  Information came yesterday that Henry Castenholz seemed slightly improved, and three specialists who had been attending Mr. Castenholz and his wife hoped he would survive the attack.  Was Active in Business  Although Henry Castenholz never took as prominent a part in civic matters in Muskegon as other members of his family, he was extremely active in a business way, especially in developing the large real estate holdings in Muskegon.  He at times had practically complete charge of the development of the Castenholz properties.  With his brothers, Henry Castenholz was connected with the packing house here for many years and through this business had a large acquaintance in various parts of the county.  The Henry Castenholz home was at the old homestead, Getty and Dale avenues.  Mayor and Mrs. Joseph Castenholz, Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Castenholz, Mrs. Barbara Laughray and Mrs. and Mrs. Raymond Castenholz and families left for California overland early last fall.  They operate a large ranch near Los Angeles and have other large property holdings there as well as in Muskegon.   Recently Donna, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Castenholz was stricken with scarlet fever at Hollywood.  Mrs. Joseph Castenholz is in quarantine with her granddaughter.  Then came this illness of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Castenholz.  Mrs. Henry Castenholz is still in a critical condition.  Will Be Buried Here  The body will be brought to Muskegon for burial although naturally no funeral arrangements have been made.  William Castenholz was awaiting the arrival of his brother, Joseph, in Los Angeles for information.  Henry Castenholz was about 60 years old.  He was born in Milwaukee and came to Muskegon more than 50 years ago.  Besides the widow, one son, Henry Jr., survives who is with the family in the west.  The death marks the first break in the circle of five brothers and one sister, the brothers having been closely associated.  The five sons were Joseph, John, Henry, William and Nick.  Mrs. Laughray is a sister.   MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF HENRY CASTENHOLZ The funeral service of Henry Castenholz, Muskegon businessman, was held from the Elks temple yesterday afternoon.  The simple but impressive services of the Elks lodge of which the deceased was a member, were held. The body was placed in the vault at Greenwood cemetery pending the recovery of the widow, who is seriously ill in Los Angeles. The services were attended by many friends, despite the downpour of rain.

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CASTENHOLZ, John
Obituary Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan,  Oct. 2, 1882, Pg. 2,
Col. 3 "DEATH OF MR. JOHN CASTENHOLZ"  During last Friday for-noon a telegram was received from Chicago stating that John Castenholz, a prominent dealer of this city in live stock, was seriously injured and requesting his family to come on.  A special train was chartered and his wife, accompanied by her sons, John and Nicholas, at once left for Chicago.  On Saturday evening another dispatch was recieved and then his other children left - three boys and two girls- accompanied by Dr. W. H. Delap, only to find upon arriving in Chicago the next morning that Mr. C. had died.  The facts as near could be ascertained are that Mr. Castenholz retired to bed at the Harrison House and about two o'clock in the morning, in some unaccountable manner, he fell out of the third story window to the ground below.  His spine and right hip were found to be injured, and besides he sustained internal injuries which the physicians at once decided would prove fatal.  He was conscious up to the time of his death and stated he had no knowledge as to how the accident happened.  A coroner's inquest was held yesterday and a verdict in accordance with the above facts rendered.  His remains were brought here this morning on the eight o'clock train.  He was 48 years and 11 months of age: leaves a wife and seven children, two of whom are minors.  The funeral will take place at nine o'clock to-morrow morning from St. Mary's (Catholic) Church.   Mr. Castenholz was proprietor the Muskegon Stock yards, and had been engaged in that business here about 10 years.  He was an excellent business  man and a man of fine qualities.  He was known by a host of friends, who will be pained to hear of his death.  A large circle of friends extend their condolence to the afflicted wife and children.

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CAVANAUGH, Brandon Michael Miles (Infant)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle   Muskegon, Michigan  28 January 1999 Muskegon   Brandon Michael Miles Cavanaugh, died at birth on Tuesday, January 26, 1999. He was the son of Devin M. Cavanaugh & Tonia S. Miles. SURVIVORS Parents, Devin Cavanaugh & Tonia Miles; paternal grandparents, David & Barb Shaw; maternal grandmother, Cherri Murphy as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.  SERVICE Friday, January 29, 1999, 3:30 pm at the Clock Chapel with Chaplin Jan Johnson officiating.  Interment at Egelston Township Cemetery.  VISITATION Friends may meet with the family one hour prior to the service at Clock Funeral Home.  MEMORIAL: To the family.  Clock Muskegon

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CAVANAUGH, Florence Mary (Miss)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle   Muskegon, Michigan   28 February 1996   Page 5C
CAVANAUGH, MISS  FLORENCE MARY  Muskegon, MI  Florence Mary Cavanaugh, 86, passed away Sunday.  She had been a communicant of St. Mary’s.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert A. and Edward L. Cavanaugh.  She is survived by five nieces and one nephew.  Miss Cavanaugh was laid to rest at Egelston Twp. Cemetery on Feb. 27, 1996.

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CAVANAUGH, John Edward
Obituary Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  30 July 1957  J. E. Cavanaugh,  Prosecutor’s  Father, Dies  John Edward Cavanaugh, 498 E. Agard road, Dalton Township, died today at Mercy Hospital at 81.  He was the father of Muskegon Prosecutor Robert A. Cavanaugh.  Mr. Cavanaugh was stricken Sunday.  He was taken to the hospital where he died about 3 a.m.  Mr. Cavanaugh was born at Detroit, Jan. 10, 1876, but had lived in Muskegon County more than half a century.  He came here in 1901, living in Muskegon until 1948 when he moved to Dalton.  He married Miss Rose Burns here Feb. 23, 1903.  Mrs. Cavanaugh died in 1947 on the 44^th anniversary of their marriage.  Mr. Cavanaugh spent many years as an employe of local foundries.  His last employment was aboard the S. S. Maitland which operated out of Muskegon as an auto carrier across Lake Michigan several years ago.  He was a communicant member of St. Mary’s Church.  In addition to his son, Robert, Mr. Cavanaugh is survived by another son, Edward L. of Dalton; a daughter, Miss Florence Cavanaugh, of Muskegon, and five grandchildren.

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CAVANAUGH, Mrs. Edward L.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  26 February 1947  Page 20 
CAVANAUGH--Services for Mrs. Edward L. Cavanaugh, of R. R. No. 3, Dalton Twp., will be held at 9:00 o’clock Thursday morning at St. Mary’s Catholic church, the Rev. Fr. T. Raymond Dark officiating, and the interment will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.  Friends wishing to view the remains may do so at the Pachesny Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited at 8:00 o’clock this evening.

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CAVANAUGH, Robert A.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  CAVANAUGH, JUDGE (RET.)  ROBERT A.  Muskegon  Judge (Ret.) Robert A. Cavanaugh, age 85, died Sunday, April 2, 1989 at Mercy Hospital.  Born Nov. 30, 1903 in Muskegon, he was the son of John Edward and Rose Anna Cavanaugh, graduated from Muskegon High School in 1923 and Marquette University Law School in 1937.  He was a World War II Veteran having served as Army Captain.  Mr. Cavanaugh held 6 terms (11 years) as Prosecuting Attorney, elected in 1948.  He was appointed Probate Judge by Gov. G. M. Williams in 1959 and served 15 years, retiring April 4, 1975.  He married Audrey K. Plumley on Sept. 17, 1966 in Newaygo County.  He was Past President of Muskegon County Bar Assn. and Past President of MI Assn. of Prosecuting Attorneys.  He was a member of Knights of Columbus, National Exchange Club, Catholic War Veterans, American Legion, State Bar of Michigan, Muskegon County Bar Assn., American Bar Assn., Irish American Society, Probate Judges Emeriti, Inc., Democratic Party-Muskegon County (active member), Active with Muskegon Assn. for Retarded Citizens, Muskegon Heritage Assn., and Muskegon County Museum.  Mr. Cavanaugh is survived by his wife, Audrey; daughter Mary Kathleen (Jack) Byers; brother, Edward (Beverly) Cavanaugh; sister, Florence Cavanaugh; 2 step-daughters, Janice (Jerrold) Meyers and Darlene (Ronald) Hegedus; step-son, Michael L. (Myrna) Plumley; 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; mother-in-law, Kathryn E. Petersen; sister-in-law, Leora (Andy) Anderson all of Muskegon. FUNERAL MASS:  Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Fr. Louis R. Stasker, Celebrant.  Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery.  SCRIPTURE SERVICE:  Tuesday 7:00 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home.  VISITATION:  Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  MEMORIAL:  Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Assn., Muskegon Affiliate and SHALOM (a residential home for Alzheimer’s and Dementia) of Muskegon Mental Health Services of Muskegon County.  –Young

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CHANDONNETT, George L.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  11 September 1991  CHANDONNET,  R. GEORGE L.  Fruitport Twp.  Mr. George Chandonnet, 78, died early Tues. morning, Sept. 10, 1991, at Mercy Hospital.  He was born Oct. 9, 1912, in Muskegon, and had been a life resident.  He had worked at C.W.C. for 36 years before retiring, was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and was a Communicant of St. Jeans Catholic Church.  He was married to the former Winnifred Burns, who preceded him in death on Feb. 25, 1981.  Survivors include 3 Brothers:  Larry (& Phyllis) Chandonnet, Clarence “Barney” (& Lillian) Chandonnet, Victor (& Beverly) Chandonnet, all of Muskegon; 5 Sisters:  Mrs. Reuben (Bertha) Sandberg, Mrs. Alvin (Dolores) Boucher, Mrs. Virginia Ashcraft, Mrs. Jene (Rita) DeMarse, Mrs. Robert (Louise) Busch, all of Muskegon; 2 Sisters-in-law:  Flora Chandonnet of Muskegon, Olga Chandonnet of Nebraska; many Nieces and Nephews.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 7:00 pm Fri. at St. Jeans Catholic Church, with Fr. Stephen S. Dudek as Celebrant.  Interment will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.  For a more lasting Memorial, please consider the Building Fund of St. Jeans Catholic Church.  Arrangements by  The Walburn Chapel  Sytsema Funeral Homes  1547 W. Sherman Blvd.

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CHRISTENSEN, Ole
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  27 February 1937  Page 2 
Ole   Christensen,  Muskegon County  Pioneer Is Dead  Ole Christensen, 86 years old, one of the early settlers of Muskegon township, died at his home today after a prolonged illness.  Mr. Christensen had been a school district officer for 25 years, and was an active farmer until 15 years ago when he retired.  His sons, Frederick and Hans, who made their home with their father, have worked the farm since.  Mr. Christensen was born April 7, 1850 at Presto, Denmark.  There he married Miss Lena Nelson and came to the United States in 1879.  His family moved here a few months later.  He settled in Muskegon where he lived 11 years before moving to Muskegon township, where he resided for 46 years.  Mrs. Christensen died in 1929.  He is survived by four sons, Frederick and Hans, George, of Wichita, and Jens W., Muskegon; and three daughters, Mrs. Anna Calhoun, Wichita, Mrs. Sena Burns, Muskegon, and Mrs. Mary Bruns, Lakewood, 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

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CHRISTENSON, Ida A. (Mrs.) Reside
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  26 July 1985  CHRISTENSON, MRS. IDA A.  901 W. Riley  Thompson Rd.  Mrs. Christenson, the former Ida Reside, died Thursday, July 25, 1985, at the age of 85.  She was born in Muskegon on Jan. 21, 1900 and married Arthur Nelson on Sept. 14, 1926 and he died in 1957.  She later married Harry Christenson on May 14, 1966 and he died in 1972.  For many years she had been bookkeeper for the Fruitland Township Supervisor.  Mrs. Christenson was a charter member of Fruitland Covenant Church where she served as church treasurer for many years.  SURVIVORS  2 daughters, Mrs. Hazel Schofield & Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Gramza both of Muskegon; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  SERVICE  Monday 3 p.m. at the Fruitland Covenant Church with the Rev. David O. Carlson officiating.  Interment Fruitland Township Cemetery.  VISITATION  Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 at the Clock Funeral Home.  MEMORIAL: Memorial Fund of Fruitland Covenant Church.  –Clock

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CHRISTIANSEN, Jens W.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  4 December 1950  Page 2 
J. W. Christiansen, Long Ill, Passes  Jens W. Christiansen, 77 years old, 507 Yuba street, a Muskegon resident for 72 years after coming here from Denmark and a retired employe of the Morton Manufacturing Company, died today at his home after a long illness.  He had been employed as a machinist by the Muskegon manufacturing concern for 22 years prior to his retirement in August, 1948.  He was born Nov. 7, 1873, in Copenhagen, Denmark.  A communicant of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, he was married Feb. 22, 1903, to Miss Marie Grace VanKersen in Muskegon.  He leaves his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur L. Lederer of Muskegon; three sons, George W., Russell W., and Robert J. Christiansen, all of Muskegon; two brothers, Hans of Muskegon Township and George C. of Wichita, Kans., and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Calhoun of Wichita, Mrs. Duffy Burns of Lakewood, and Mrs. Walter Burns of Muskegon Township.

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CHRISTIANSEN, Marie G. (Mrs.)  VanKersen
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  4 September 1973  Page 23 
CHRISTIANSEN, MRS. MARIE G.   417 Straley,  North Muskegon  Mrs. Marie Christiansen, age 89, died Sunday at a local nursing home.  Born in Muskegon, she lived her life in the area.  The former Marie VanKersen, she married Jens W. Christiansen in 1905, who passed away before her in 1950.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and a charter member of Macabee’s.  SURVIVORS  1 son, Robert J. of North Muskegon, 1 daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Lederer of North Muskegon, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.  SERVICE  The service for Mrs. Christiansen will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Robert Shackles officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.  VISITATION  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home where they may meet with the family from 7 to 9 o’clock this evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o’clock on Wednesday.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Memorial Fund of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  –Clock

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CHRISTIANSEN, Mrs. Ole
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  9 December 1929  Page 2 
MRS. OLE CHRISTIANSEN  IS TAKEN BY DEATH  Mrs. Ole Christiansen, 79 years old, died Sunday at her home in Muskegon township R. R. 2, after a long illness.  Mrs. Christiansen was born in Denmark, March 31, 1850.  She came to Muskegon in 1879 and resided here 11 years, the moving to Muskegon township.  Mrs. Christiansen is survived by her husband; four sons, Fred and Hans at home, Jens of Muskegon, and George Christiansen of Wichita, Kan., three daughters, Mrs. Melvin Calhoun, Mrs. Duff Burns of Lakewood and Mrs. Walter Burns of Muskegon; 21 grand­children and two great-grandchildren.

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CHRISTIANSEN, Robert L. Obituary
1610 Weber Road  Muskegon Chronicle, Tuesday, June 26, 1984, page 4C 
Mr. Christiansen, age 85, died Sunday. He was a life resident of Muskegon and married Josephine Rein on July 17, 1923 and she prededed him in death in Feb., 1982. Until his retirement in 1964, he had been employed as a Tool & Die Maker. He was a member of WIlliam McKinley Masons Lodge in Chicago and the Danish Brotherhood. He was a long time Scoutmaster and the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award.  SURVIVORS 1 son, Robert H. Christiansen of Chicago, 2 sisters, Mrs. Marian Jensen & Mrs. Ida Hansen both of Muskegon.  SERVICE  Wednesday, 3 p.m. at the Clock Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Glick officiating. Interment Laketon Township Cemetery.  -Clock Funeral Home

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CHRISTIANSEN, Russel W.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  28 November 1970  Page 18 
CHRISTIANSEN, MR. RUSSEL W.  417 Straley, North Muskegon  The service for Mr. Christiansen will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Very Rev. Wm. Erwin and the Rev. Z. A. Jeffery officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.  Born in Muskegon Mr. Christiansen was a Muskegon resident all his life.  He was a tool and diemaker at Continental Motors Corporation until his retirement in 1969.  He was a member of Muskegon Lodge B.P.O. Elks #274.  Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Marie Christiansen, one brother, Robert J. and one sister, Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Lederer all of North Muskegon.  The Elks Lodge of Sorrow will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 at the Clock Funeral Home.  Friends may call at the funeral home where they may meet the family from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening and from 2 to 4 p and from 7 to 9 o’clock on Sunday.  --Clock.

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CLARY, Patrick Obituary
Muskegon Enterprise, November 25, 1870   FATAL ACCIDENT   A man named Patrick Clary, employed at Wilcox, Thomas & Co.'s mill, at Bluffton was shot by the accidental discharge of his gun at Black Lake, yesterday, which resulted in his death in a few hours.  It seems that the unfortunate man was resting with his chin on the muzzle of the gun, when he accidentally slipped, one foot striking the trigger, causing a premature discharge, the ball entering the chin and passing out at the top of the head.  Drs. Cook & Williams rendered all the aid possible, but of no avail.  Mr. Clary was an industrious young man, and much respected by his employers and associates.

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Clock, Tiede
Obituary
DEATH SUMMONS WIFE OF MUSKEGON OFFICIAL AFTER A LONG ILLNESS  Mrs. Tiede Clock, 49, wife of the Muskegon county coroner and a prominent worker in the First Berean Reformed church here, died this afternoon at Hackley Hospital after a prolonged illness.     Mrs. Clock had lived here for 36 years, coming to this city soon after her arrival in America from the Netherlands, where she was born.  She was formerly president of the Ladies society of First Berean Reformed church and was prominently identified with the activities of that organization.     She is survived by her husband; two sons, Theodore G., a student at Worsham School of Embalming, Chicago, and Thomas C., of Muskegon; four daughters, Mrs. L. F. Armstrong, Miss Clarissa Clock, Miss Jessie Clock, and Miss Bessie Clock; her mother, Mrs. Clavina Bolthouse, and a brother, Bert Bolthouse of Muskegon.     The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 from the church.  Rev. H. Bultema will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery here. SOURCE:  Grand Rapids Herald Bureau Muskegon, May 7, 1924

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COCHRAN, Sharon Kay
Marriage
COCHRAN, Sharon Kay, 929 Dale Ave and Lary Gene Bradfield. 897 E. Forest Ave.Muskegon Chronicle, 9 July 1963, page 11

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COLLIER, Ada (Mrs.) Burns
Obituary
The Morning News  Muskegon, Michigan  27 July 1892  Page 3 Death of Mrs. John Collier     Mrs. John Collier died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her father, Andrew Burns, 26 Elizabeth street, after an illness of about two weeks.  She was married in Milwaukee in September last and was best known in this city as Miss Ada Burns.  The funeral will probably be held Thursday morning from the French Catholic Church.

28 July 1892  Page 5 The funeral of Mrs. John Collier, who died Tuesday, will be held at 9 o’clock this forenoon from the French Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist.

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COLLINS, Cecilia (Mrs.)  Lundquist
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  6 December 1954  Page 25 
Mrs. Collins, Area Resident  50 Years, Dies  Mrs. Cecilia Collins, 3317 Hoyt street, Muskegon Heights, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital.  She was 68 years old and had been a resident of Muskegon for 50 years.  Mrs. Collins, the former Cecelia Lundquist, was born Feb. 15, 1886, in Sweden.  She came to the United States with her parents in 1889 and settled in Chicago before moving to Lake Harbor in 1904.  She was educated in Muskegon Public Schools and married Robert Collins here July 8, 1922.  She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.  She is survived by her husband; two sons, Robert L. and Gilbert Green of Muskegon Heights; a step-son, Walter Collins of Muskegon Heights; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Mikos, Muskegon Heights; a step-daughter, Mrs. Carl Borgula of Muskegon Heights; two brothers, Roy of Norton Township, and Carl of Muskegon Heights; a sister, Mrs. Henry I. VanNordyk, Norton Township, and 16 grandchildren.

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COLLINS, Elsie L. (Mrs)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  9 July 1996  Page 4C
COLLINS, MRS.  ELSIE L.  Muskegon  Mrs. Elsie L. Collins, age 76, died Sunday, July 7, 1996.  She was born in Benzie County, MI on June 11, 1918 and married Walter M. Collins on March 21, 1942 in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on February 23, 1992.  She was a homemaker, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, VFW No. 3195 Auxiliary and the Concerned Hearts Club.  SURVIVORS  4 daughters, Mary (Ivan)  Wilde, Gloria (Gale) Raby & Barbara (Jerry) Woodwyk all of Muskegon & Nancy (William) Raab of Whitehall, MI; son-in-law, Fred Hamel of Muskegon; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; niece, Carol Johnson of Frankfort, MI and nephew, Fred Priest of Benzonia, MI. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Hamel on Dec. 3, 1995, 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 great-grandchild.  FUNERAL MASS  Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Norman Droski as Presider.  Interment at Mona View Cemetery.  VISITATION  Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 at Clock Funeral Home where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:30.  MEMORIAL:  Michigan Heart Association or Sacred Heart Debt Retirement Fund. –Clock Muskegon

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COLLINS, Robert W.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  18 November 1967  Page 20 
R. W. Collins,  Once Jeweler,  Dies at Age 83  Robert W. Collins, 83, of Roosevelt Park, former owner of a jewelry store in Muskegon Heights for many years, died today at a local convalescent home after a long illness.  Mr. Collins, 1300 W. Broadway, was a jeweler in the Heights until 1952 when he retired.  He also worked at Motor Specialties for 15 years.  He was born June 5, 1884 in New York.  He went to Minnesota in 1895 and came to the Muskegon area in 1913.  He was married July 8, 1922, to the former Cecelia Lundquist, who died in 1954.  He married the former Matilda LaNore, in 1956.  She died in 1961.  Mr. Collins was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.  He is survived by three sons, Robert L. of Roosevelt Park, Walter M. Collins of the Heights and another in Winona, Minn.; a daughter, Mrs. Celia Borgula of the Heights; one stepson, Gilbert Green of the Heights; a stepdaughter, Delores Mikos of the Heights; two brothers, both in Winona; a sister in Chicago, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

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Collins, Woodrow “Chuck”, (Mr.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Sunday September 16, 2001 page 7D
Chuck Collins, age 59, died Thursday, September 13, 2001,  He was born in Kalamazoo to Elmer and Genevieve Collins.  He joined the Army and became an M.P.  He raised his family in Montague and was an owner of a small Business.  After retirement, he moved to Muskegon with his wife, Marcia (Rodgers-Briney) Collins.  Chuck loved nature, hunting, fishing and coaching youth football.  He was a very patriotic man and was deeply love by his family.  Family:  His wife, Marcia; 3 sons, Brian (Lynelle) of Grand Rapids, Matthew Charles (Dianna) of Montague, and Patrick (Susan) of Holland; 4 grandchildren, Cadyn, Bryler, Colby, and Harrison; 2 brothers, Howard of Schoolcraft and Norman of Portage; 1 sister Dyan of Mattawan.  Service:  Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 1:00 pm at the Montague United Methodist Church with Pastor Tim Boal officiating.  There will be a Military Graveside Service under the Auspices of the V.F.W. Post #3256 immediately following at Oakgrove Cemetery .  Visitation:  Monday, September 17, 2001 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 until 8pm at the Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.  Memorials:  The family requests contributions be made to the Salvation Army, Corps and Community Center, 1221 Shonat, Muskegon, MI  49442 or the White Lake Youth Sports Club c/o Doug Straub, 919 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, MI 49461

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CONKLIN, Delores Gayle (Mrs.) Reed
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  14 December 1994  Page 4C
CONKLIN, MRS.  DELORES GAYLE REED  Grand Haven  Mrs. Delores Gayle Conklin, age 77, died Sunday in Grand Haven.  She was born March 11, 1917 in Muskegon where she resided all her life.  The former Delores Gayle Fetters married Robert E. Reed who preceded her in death December 9, 1987.  She later married Barron T. Conklin in Spring Lake, June 30, 1989.  Mrs. Conklin was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake and was employed at F.M.B. Lumberman’s Bank as a Mortgage Processing Clerk until her retirement in 1974.  SURVIVORS:  her husband, Barron; 1 son, Robert A. (Darnell) Reed of Montague; 1 daughter, Mrs. Charlene (Ernest) Ravell of Twin Lake; 1 sister, Mrs. Norma Jean Cox of Florida; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  The FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at the Lee Funeral Home, Friday 11:00 a.m., Fr. Norman Droski officiating.  INTERMENT:  Mona View Cemetery.  VISITATION:  Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 8:30 p.m.  MEMORIAL:  St. Patrick’s Retirement Fund, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Detroit, MI  --Lee (733-2152)

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CONKRIGHT, Hilda M.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle - Muskegon, MI December 22, 1996  93, of White Cloud died Sunday at Gerber Memorial Health Services. She was the widow of Ira Conkright. Arrangements by Crandell, White Cloud.

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COOK, Earl J.
Obituary
The Muskegon Chronicle – Saturday August 26, 1922 page 11 – The funeral of Earl J. Cook, 46 Mason avenue, was held at 3:30 o’clock this afternoon, at the Clock Funeral Home.  Interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Cooper, Rica
Marriage license
Muskegon News Chronicle,  7 March 1912 #8228 - Tony Halma, 23, city; Rica Cooper, 24, city

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COX, Bridget Lee & Mark Adam BURNS
Marriage notice – Muskegon Chronicle September 17, 2001 page 3B

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Coyle, Mary Ellen
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Wednesday September 19, 2001 page 3B Newaygo - Mary Ellen Coyle, age 73, passed away Monday, September 17, 2001 in Grand Haven.  A funeral mass for Mrs. Coyle will be held 10:00 am Thursday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grand Haven with Rev. William Langlois as celebrant.  Friends may meet the family 7-9pm with a Scripture Service at 7:30pm Wednesday at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven.  Interment will be in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens.  Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

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Crampton, Dale
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Friday, February 28, 1964  page 21
Master Dale Crampton, 1228 Parkway St.  The Graveside Service for Master Dale Crampton will begin at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon at the St. Mary’s Cemetery.  Master Crampton will lie in state at the Mortuary. - Balbirnie Apostle    

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CRANE, Marie Annabelle (Mrs) Lasser
Obituary Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon Michigan, Sunday, December 22, 1996 Crane, Mrs.Marie A.  Fruitport Twp. Mrs. Marie A. Crane, age 89, died Saturday at a local nursing home following  a long illness. She was born September 15, 1907 in Muskegon. The former Marie  Annabelle Lasser married Vance L;. Crane, Sr. in Muskegon on March 29, 1925, who preceded her in death September 4, 1987. She was past president and  secretary of the Beach School P.T.A., a member of Orchard View Senior  Citizens, Fruitport Senior Citizens, and a past member of the Fruitport 4-H.  Survivors: 3 sons, Vance (Shirley) Crane, Jr. of Fruitport, Delore (Frances) Crane of Muskegon, David (Helen) Crane of Louisville, KY;; a  daughter-in-law Linda Crane of Fruitport Twp.; 1 sister, Sybil (Edward)  Tjardes of Sarasota, Fl; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was  preceded in death by a son, Jerry in 1995 and daughter, Donna in 1951. The  Funeral Service will be held Monday 11:00 A.M. at the Lee funeral Home.  Internment: Mona View Cemetery. Visitation: Today 3-6 P.M. Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital ---Lee(733-2152)  

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CROSS, Charles David Jr. & Connie Marie SANCHEZ
Marriage notice – Muskegon Chronicle September 17, 2001 page 3B

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CROWLEY, Mr. Arthur F.
Obituary
12670 Pontaluna Rd  Ravenna, Michigan  Muskegon Chronicle Jan 21, 1974  Mr. Arthur F. Crowley, age 80 years, passed away Sunday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Ruth, 3 sons, Wayne of Grand Rapids, Wallace and Ted both of Ravenna, 2 daughters, Mrs. Elvis (Marilyn) Hunt, of Hesperia, and Mrs. John (Helen) DeMull, of Sand Lake, 15 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Johnson of Calif., Mrs. Vernon Chase of Kent City. Funeral services for Mr. Crowley will be held Wed. afternoon 1:30 o'clock from the Throop Funeral Home, Ravenna. Rev. James Stralow, officiating, burial in Ravenna Cemetery.

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CUNNINGHAM, Clarence
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Wednesday, June 20, 1973 page 38 
Cunningham, Mr.Clarence  1020 East Broadway, Norton Shores Mr. Clarence Cunningham, age 76, died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital.  Born in Lake Ann, Michigan, he lived in the Muskegon area since 1917.  He married the former Lila Wetherby (Weatherby) in January of 1919, who survives him.  He was employed as a machinist at Sealed Power for 13 years, and was a member of the Muskegon Heights Eagles #2106.  SURVIVORS  His wife, Lila; 6 sons, Ralph, Harold, Ray , Lyman, DeVere and Ronald all of Muskegon; 5 daughters, Mrs. Leona Huddleston; Mrs. Donna Colson, Mrs. Marcella Hart, Mrs. Oscar (Pat) Cooper, and Mrs. Daniel (Sandra) Morin all of Muskegon; 31 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Martha Kuzyk of Muskegon and Mrs. Tony (Ella) Schipper of Flint.  SERVICE  The funeral arrangements for Mr. Cunningham will be announced later by the Clock Funeral Home.  VISITATION  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home beginning at 7 o'clock this evening.-Clock

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CUNNINGHAM, Ellen T. (Mrs.) Archer
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Oct. 7, 1950 page 2 
Mrs. Cunningham 81, dies at Home  Mrs. Ellen T. Cunningham, 81 years old, 2707 Vulcan Street, a resident here for the past several years after coming from North Manitou Island, died yesterday in Hackley Hospital after being stricken by a heart attack at her home.  Born Dec. 2, 1868 (1871) in Benzie County.  She lived for several years at Lake Ann.  She moved to North Manitou Island in 1914.  Formerly Miss Ellen Archer, she was married in 1890 (1891) to Melvin O. Cunningham at Manistee. She leaves her husband; three sons, Clarence and Melvin, both of Muskegon, and Charles, of Holland; five daughters, Mrs. Sara Springetti of Chicago, Mrs. Maude Newman, of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Ella Dubey of Flint, Mrs. Grace Rayment and Mrs. Martha Foster, both of Muskegon; one brother, Charles Archer of Brethern and 28 grandchildren, 35 great-grand-children and two great-great-grand-children.

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CUNNINGHAM, Harold E.
Obituary
Muskegon  Mr. Harold E. Cunningham, age 77, died suddenly early Friday morning, June 29, 2001, & will be deeply missed by his sisters & brothers.  He was born in Flint, MI on October 23, 1923, to Clarence & Lila (Weatherby) Cunningham.  Mr. Cunningham had worked at Teledyne Continental Motors & in maintenance for the City of Muskegon.  He enjoyed his family & reading.  SURVIVORS  He is survived by his 5 sisters, Patricia Cooper, Leona Seabolt, Donna VanderHeuval, Marcella (Gaylord) Hart & Sandra Morin, all of Muskegon; 3 brothers, Ralph Cunningham, Devere (Betty) Cunningham & Ron (Darlene) Cunningham all of Muskegon; a sister-in-law, Marge Cunningham also of Muskegon, as well as many nieces & nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Raymond & Lyman Cunningham & by a brother-in-law, Oscar Cooper.SERVICE  Monday, July 2, 2001, 2:00 pm at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Donald LeMaire officiating.  Interment at Mona View Cemetery.  -Clock

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CUNNINGHAM, Lila M. (Mrs.) Weatherby
Obituary
Mrs. Lila M. CUNNINGHAM  Fruitport Township  Mrs. Lila M. Cunningham, age 96, died Sunday, October 10, 1999.  She was born in Custer, MI on December 20, 1903, to John & Minnie (Brown) Weatherby &  married Clarence M. Cunningham on January 23, 1918, in Muskegon.  Mrs. Cunningham was a homemaker & enjoyed polka, music and dancing, bingo & bowling.  Most of all, she enjoyed her family & will be deeply missed by her children & grandchildren.  SURVIVORS  4 sons, Ralph Cunningham, Harold Cunningham, Devere (Betty) Cunningham & Ronald (Darlene) Cunningham, all of Muskegon; 5 daughters, Leona Seabolt, Donna VanderHeuvel, Marcella (Gaylord) Hart, Patricia (Oscar) Cooper & Sandra Morin, all of Muskegon 2 daughter in lawsMarjorie Cunningham & Marlene Cunningham, both of Muskegon; many grandchildren, great grandchilden & great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Cunningham in 1973, 2 sons, Lyman and Raymond Cunningham 1 brother and 2 sisters.  SERVICE Wednesday, October 13, 1999, 1:00 PM at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Donald LeMaire officiating.  Interment at Mona View Cemetery.

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CUNNINGHAM, Melvin
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Monday, March 19, 1951 page 19 
M.O. Cunningham Dies in Heights  Melvin O. Cunningham, 88 years old, 1528 Glade Street, Muskegon Heights, a resident here since 1918 after coming from North Manitou Island, died   Saturday at his home after a long illness.  Born Sept. 29, 1862, in Toronto, he first moved to Manistee.  He moved to  Lake Ann in 1895 and to North Manitou Island in 1914.  He was married in Manistee in 1890 (1891) to Miss Ellen T. Archer.  Mrs. Cunningham died Oct. 6, 1950.  He was a member of the Methodist Church in Manistee.   He leaves three sons, Clarence and Melvin O. Jr. both of Muskegon Heights, and Charles of Holland; five daughters, Mrs. Sarah Springetti of Chicago, Mrs. Maude Newman of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Ella Dribey of Flint, and Mrs. Grace Rayment and Mrs. Martha Foster, both of Muskegon: and 28 grandchildren and 36 great-grand-children.

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CYPHERS, Charles
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  18 December 1940  Page 17 
Charles Cyphers, 59,  Bond Salesman, Dies  Charles Cyphers, R. R. 1, 59 years old, a resident of Muskegon for about 20 years, died today at the Vandenberg convalescent home on the Bolt highway.  Mr.  Cyphers had worked as a stock and bond salesman since coming from Pittsburgh in 1920.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Sept. 16, 1881, and attended schools there.  Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cyphers, and a brother, Clarence S. Cyphers, all of Pittsburgh. 19 December 1940  Page 33 CYPHERS—Funeral services for Charles Cyphers, R. R. No. 1, will be held Friday at 11 a. m. at the Harold A. Wood Funeral Home, Rev. John K. Coolidge officiating.  Interment at Lakeside.

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CYPHERS, Dorothy (Mrs.) Dykstra
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  19 November 1956  Page 31
Mrs. Cyphers  Expires at 67  Mrs. Dorothy Cyphers, 67 years old, an owner of the Dorothy and Grayce Antique shop on the Grand Haven road, died last night at Mercy Hospital.  She was ill six months.  Formerly at 4156 Grand Haven road, and recently living at 1040 Airport road, Mrs. Cyphers had been in the antique business 12 years.  She was the former Miss Dorothy Dykstra.  She was born in Muskegon May 2, 1889 and spent her lifetime in this community.  She was married in 1912 to C. G. Cyphers who died in 1940.  Surviving are three brothers, Herman Dykstra, of Norton Township; Jay, of Kalamazoo, and Neil, Spring Lake; a niece, Grace Jane Toppen who made her home with Mrs. Cyphers, and by several other nieces and nephews.  CYPHERS, MRS. DOROTHY  1040 Airport Road     (Formerly of 4156 Grand Haven Rd.)  Mrs. Dorothy Cyphers, age 67, died at Mercy Hospital Sunday evening.  The funeral services for Mrs. Cyphers will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Chapel at Clock’s, Rev. David Anderson officiating.  Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Flock Funeral Home. Clock.                             

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CZINDER-George & Nancy,
Nunica
Birth notice - a boy,at North Ottawa, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.

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