Homer Pelton Dies at 94 in Clare after Lingering Illness
Homer J. Pelton aged 94 died July 11 1962 at Clare General Hospital after a lingering illness. Born April 3 1868 near Wayne Michigan he lived in Detroit Loomis and Farwell where he moved 17 years ago. He married Clara Alleger in August 1947 and leaves three children two sons Ralph and Herbert, a daughter Sylvia Reed, a step daughter Leonone Talpos and many grandchildren and great grandchildren along with several sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer J. Pelton
Henry
Anna Scott Pelton
Wayne
Michigan
Clare General Hospital
Homer
Detroit
Loomis
Farwell
Clara Alleger
Ralph
Midland
Herbert
Ohio
Sylvia Reed
St. Petersburg
Florida
Leonone Talpos
AnnaDell Burnhan
Nellie Wright
New Boston
Jes
Death Claims Little Boy Johnny Stevens
Johnny Anthony Stevens son of Anthony and Della Snyder Stevens was born June 15 1962 and died July 12 1962 at his parents home in Freeman Township Clare County Michigan. He is survived by his parents maternal grandmother Mary Snyder paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Stomb and Mabel Stevens of St Charles a grandfather Myny Stevens of St Charles two brothers Tony L and Danny a sister Deborah and several aunts and uncles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Anthony Stevens
Anthony and
Della Snyder Stevens
Freeman Township
Clare County
Michigan
Mary Snyder
Toledo Woman Dies. Funeral Held July 14
Sie Lewis of Toledo Ohio and several nieces and nephews were named in the notice. Funeral services were held Saturday July 14 at 2 30 p m with Pastor William Groeneveld officiating and arrangements were by Coker Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie Lewis
Toledo
Ohio
William Groeneveld
Coker
Community Notes and Local Obituaries
Farwell News outlines social visits and family events in the area. Mrs. Earl Coker has died, with sympathy extended to her family, and many relatives attend funerals and dinners across Clare and nearby towns.
Sparta Esterline Auxiliary 3039 Farwell Meeting Report
VEW Auxiliary regular meeting in Farwell was called to order July 12 by president Vaudrey Post. Eleven members attended. The District Rally on August 5 in Farwell starts at 10:30 a.m. Next regular meeting is July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta- Esterline
Farwell
Vaudrey Post
Mrs. S. Leposky Taken By Death
Norma Leone Sharlow died July 12 after a lingering illness at Gratiot Community Hospital at 66. She was born September 3, 1895 in Port Huron Michigan and later lived in Canada Detroit Port Huron Lapeer Clare Coleman and Los Angeles before settling in Clare County. Survived by husband Stephen and nine children including Robert Ralph John Jerry Mary Jean Margarite Barbara Fatricia Betty, 37 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, one brother Leo Sharlow and one sister Mrs. Jean Vick. Funeral services were held July 15 at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Beavers officiating and burial in Surrey Cemetery. Coker Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Leone Sharlow
Nelson
Sarah Whitford Sharlow
Port Huron
Michigan
Gratiot
Canada
Stephen Lepesky
Detroit
Lapeer County
Clare County
Stephen
Robert
Ralph
Clare
John and
Jerry
Harrison
Mary Jean McLaughlin
Margarite Jackson
Barbara Hodge
Coleman
Fatricia Starrett
Los Angeles
California
Betty Hilyard
Leo Sharlow
London
Ontario
Jean Vick
Reorganized
Church of Jesus, Christ of Latter Day Saints
Beavers
Surrey Cemetery
Coker Funeral Home
Bridal Shower For Nancy Pratt in July Home Event
Twenty three guests attended a bridal shower for Nancy Pratt at the Bernard Dawson home on Tuesday night July 10. Guests created a novel bride book with memories from how the couple met to plans for their 50th wedding anniversary. Hostesses Mrs Bernard Dawson Mrs Maurice Hosford and Mrs Wilbur Fletcher served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Dawson
Nancy Pratt
Miss Pratt
Maurice Hosford
Wilbur Fletcher
Farwell Grace Bible Church Weekly Activities
Farwell Grace Bible Church lists a Sunday Young Peoples meeting at 5 45 p m and a Friday July 27 Grace Ladies Fellowship at Richard Sandow home. Men will work on the church basement Saturday with a board meeting to follow. If blocked, meeting moves to 7 p m at the church. Methodist Church offers Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9 30 and a July 19 Family Night at 6 30 with potluck. W S C S sub district training at Sanford July 25 with 9 30–10 00 registration and lunch at Sanford church.
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Farwell Grace Bible Church
Young Peoples Meeting
Grace
Ladies Fellowship
Richard Sandow
Farwell Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
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Denslow’s Flowers & Gifts
Coleman, Mt. Pleasant
N. Mission Rd
Homer Pelton
Little Boy
Mavis Leen
Swift
CY Pas
Chase and Sanborn
Reg
Bordens Glacier Club
Food Club
Hed Sockeye
Peri
Stac
Battepida
Heinz
Hawk's
Hawk’s
Wilson
Baeranary
New Mich
Cukes
Farwell News
Frank Crowley
Barryton
Homer Rodgers
Earl Coker
Mr. Coker
Walter Rodgers
Mesick
Robert Jewett
Bellaire
A. D. Radwell
James Smith
Viola Smith
Gerald Agle
Rock Lake
Vern Funnell
Roy Acres
Marine City
Bill Mietke
Cynthia Funnell
Fanwell
University
Mt. Pleasant
Jim Pitts
Gilmore
Alma Perry
Frank Thompson
Alfred Densmore
Liza Murphy
Paesen
Thomas Brooks
Trene Muterspaugh
Rosebush
Eddie
Kay Lynn
Billie Ferguson
Jay King
Warren Beebe
Houghton Lake
Mae Chapin
J. Hirt
Elmer Godwin Sr
Clyde Williams
Alma
J. H. Severance
Carl Sangle
Young David
George Coffey
Joe Long
Beaverton
Coffey
Gladys Berri
Mildred Brackett
Evart
Elodia Housel
Clifton Bouchey
A. E. Bowers
Mary Lou
Albert
Robert Grahams
Chesaning
Rodger Bonham
Winfred Smith
George Teeters
John Archbold
Archbold
Clare Tourist Park
Leo Higgins
S. Leposky
Bridal
Jones Standard Service
W. Sth
A. D. Austin
M. F. Hutchins
W. Wheaton
DR. N. B. Stirling
Clare, Mich
DR. H. A. Bugbee
Optometrist
6Th St
Mich
Agency Inc
W. Fifth
Clare EV
Wentworth Trucking
DR. C. B. Neff
Fifth Sty
Ph. EV
City Hall
DR. & C. Born
West Fifth Street
J. G. White
McEwan St
Ideal Theatre
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