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John E Whitmore Dies After Long Illness at 78
John E. Whitmore of Route 3 Shepherd died July 2 at Broomfield Convalescent Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born August 22, 1882 in Rolland Township Ionia County he was a retired farmer and longtime Shepherd resident. Surviving him are five sons Edwin Morris Blaine Grant Robert William. three daughters Marjorie Smith Mary Louise Jones Virginia Wilson. thirty grandchildren four great grandchildren one brother George Whitmore. two sisters Mrs Leo Squires and Mrs Martin Peterson. Funeral services were held July 5 at Shepherd Methodist Church with Rev Lloyd Van Lente. burial Salt River Cemetery beside his wife. Garber Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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John E. Whitmore
Route 3
Shepherd
Broomfield
Whitmore
Rolland Township
Ionia County
Edwin
Morris
Blaine
Santa Rosa
California
Grant
Robert
Lansing
William
Carson City
Marjorie Smith
Greenville
Mary Louise Jones
Charlotte
Virginia Wilson
George Whitmore
Leo Squires
Martin Peterson
Phoenix
Arizona
Mr. Whitmore
Lincoln Township
The
Methodist Church
F&am
Coe Lodge
John Whitmore
Shepherd Methodist Church
Lloyd van Lente
Salt River Cemetery
Garber Puneral