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Name: Skeleton found on Sand Point wrapped in burlap Death: Week of Aug. 2, 1929 Newspaper: Aug. 2, 1929 Comments: Eli Wonch, 81, a resident of Memphis, notified the Bad Axe Sheriff that the man found was his brother, Joseph, who would be missing 61 years come the spring of this year. The brother worked for a lumber camp in Caseville in the winter of 1868. He was walking with another man along the beach. He didn't remember that man’s name. Joseph had $100.00 in his pocket and did not reach the family home at Wales. A few weeks later his companion notified the family that Joseph was missing, and thought he had met with foul play. Another person, Joseph A. Lalone of Muskegon, thought his father had drowned.
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Name: Charles Salzer Birth: Oct. 20, 1850 in Germany Death: Thursday, Aug. 18, 1927 at home in Chandler Twp. - 76 years Marriage: 1887 to Catherine Schatz, who died in 1912 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 26, 1927 Survivors: 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 son - Jacob (at home) 1 daughter - Mrs. Edward Sturm, Jr. (McKinley Twp.) Siblings: 2 brothers - Fred Regley (Gadshill, Ontario), Henry Eichler (Pigeon); 1 sister - Mrs. Jacob Schlueter (Dearborn, MI) Comments: He died after an illness of 2 months. He immigrated to the U.S. with his parents at the age of 7 years.
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Name: Dr. Thomas Sage Birth: 1870 in Blossburg, PA Death: Week of March 1, 1929 at home in Caseville - 59 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 1, 1929 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter Children: 1 son – Thomas, Jr. 1 daughter - Cora E. Siblings: Comments: He died after an illness of 2 years. He was taken to Detroit for cremation accordance with his wishes. He was a Caseville physician since 1921. He was president of Caseville Village in 1925. He was the Democratic candidate of sheriff in 1926. He was for several years an instructor at Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery.
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Name: John Arthur (Jack) Salswedel Birth: Nov. 26, 1909 in Fairhaven Twp. Death: Saturday, April 18, 1970 at home - 60 years Marriage: 1930 to Florence Rosebush Cemetery: Ridgelawn Newspaper: April 23, 1970 Survivors: 2 sons, 1 daughter, 4 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 2 sons – Duane, Dale 1 daughter - Mrs. Judy Cochran Siblings: 4 brothers - Fred Salswedel (Detroit), Walter Finkbeiner (Pigeon), Leonard Finkbeiner (Detroit), Floyd Finkbeiner (Flint); 2 sisters - Mrs. Theresa Dunn, Mrs. Irma Rounds (both Pigeon) Comments: He died of a heart attack. He was a resident of Oxford for 44 years. He was manager of Oxford’s largest gravel mining operation in America - Aggregates Corp. for 25 years since 1928. He attended Owendale School. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Max Salswadle Birth: Feb. 6, 1903 in York, England Death: Sunday, Sept. 27, 1941 at Mt. Clemens Hosp. - 38 years Marriage: April, 1936 to Grace Henkle Cemetery: Sebewaing Newspaper: Oct. 10, 1941 Survivors: Wife, parents, 6 brothers, 2 sisters Children: Siblings: 6 brothers - Jack Salswadle, Fred Salswadle (Detroit), Walter, Merle, Lloyd, Leonard (all Finkbeiners); 2 sisters - Mrs. William Dunn (who is a Salswadle), Miss Irma Finkbeiner Comments: He died after a long illness. His parents were M&M Andrew Finkbeiner. He came to the US at the age of 4 years. He lived in St. Clair Shores until 1-1/2 years ago, when he moved to Mt. Clemens.
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Name: Charles Salzer Birth: Oct. 20, 1850 in Germany Death: Thursday, Aug. 18, 1927 at home in Chandler Twp. - 76 years Marriage: 1887 to Catherine Schatz, who died in 1912 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 26, 1927 Survivors: 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 son - Jacob (at home) 1 daughter - Mrs. Edward Sturm, Jr. (McKinley Twp.) Siblings: 2 brothers - Fred Regley (Gadshill, Ontario), Henry Eichler (Pigeon); 1 sister - Mrs. Jacob Schlucter (Dearborn, MI) Comments: He died after an illness of 2 months. He immigrated to the U.S. with his parents at the age of 7 years.
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Name: Jacob Saizer Birth: July 24, 1889 in Chandler Twp. Death: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1963 at home in Chandler Twp. - 74 years Marriage: Never married Cemetery: Grandlawn Newspaper: Oct. 24, 1963 Survivors: 2 nephews - Willard Sturm (Elkton), Vincent (Pigeon); 2 nieces - Mrs. Harry (Ruby) Ewald, Mrs. John (Genevieve) Moore (both Elkton) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died unexpectedly.
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Name: Mrs. Nelson Myles Salmon Maiden: Hedwig Buchholz Birth: Dec. 2, 1907 Death: Wed., Jan. 30, 1980 at St. Luke’s Hosp. (Saginaw) - 72 years Marriage: (no date) to Nelson Myles Salmon, who died in 1973 Cemetery: Crestwood Memorial Gardens in Flint Newspaper: Not available Survivors: 3 brothers, 2 sisters, several nieces and nephews Children: Siblings: 3 brothers – Theodore and Reinhardt Buchholz (both Elkton), Walter Buchholz (Saginaw); 2 sisters - Amanda Richmond (Caseville), Esther Hillmann (Milton, WI) Comments: She was a former Pigeon resident. She lived in Flint during the past 40 years. She was a legal secretary all her life and was named secretary of the year by the Genesee Legal Secretaries Assn. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers - Arnold and Henry Buchholz, and by 1 sister - Elsa Trost. The funeral was at Calvary Lutheran Church in Flint. Rev. John A. Berger officiated. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Desiderio R. (D. R.) Sanchez Birth: May 23, 1913 in Carne City, Texas Death: Nov. 25, 1997 at Four Seasons Healthcare Center (Bad Axe) 84 years Marriage: Nov. 22, 1954 to Eusebia Garses in Victoria, Texas Cemetery: Cremation at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Wife, 4 sons, 6 daughters, 1 brother, 2 sisters, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Children: 4 sons – Luis (Sinton, TX), Desiderio, Ramon (both Pigeon), Ramiro (Morenci) 6 daughters - Elena Garcia (Morenci), Angelina Emerson (Houston, TX), Mrs. John (Adelita) Gamboa (Plainview, TX), Mrs. Timothy (Anita) Ertel (Sebewaing), Mrs. David (Amelia) Pelletier (Pigeon), Mrs. Ricky (Antonia) Moore (Daytona Beach, FL) Siblings: 1 brother - Marin Sanchez (TX); 2 sisters - Paz Gomez, Calestra Sanchez (both TX) Comments: His parents were Juan de Dios and Juanita Rivas Sanchez. He was a former stone quarry employee. He was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas, in 1982, by a grandson, Ricky Dean; and by 3 sisters. The funeral service was Friday, Nov. 28, 1997 at United Methodist Church in Bay Port. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. D. R. Sanchez Maiden: Eusebia Consepcion Garses Birth: March 5, 1932 in Carne City, Texas Death: Friday, Aug. 4, 2000 at home in Pigeon - 68 years Marriage: Nov. 22, 1954 to Desiderio R. D. R. Sanchez in Texas, who died Nov. 25, 1997 Cemetery: New Bay Port in Fairhaven Twp. Newspaper: Aug. 8, 2000 Survivors: 4 sons, 6 daughters, mother - Josephina Sanchez (Three River, TX), 1 brother, 29 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren Children: 4 sons – Luis (Sinton, TX), Desi (Pigeon), Ramon (Bay Port) Ramiro (Morenci) 6 daughters - Elena Garcia (Morenci), Angelina Emerson (Houston, TX), Adelita Gamboa (Plainview, TX), Anita Ertel (Sebewaing), Amelia Pelletier (Pigeon), Tonie Farmer (Daytona Beach, FL) Siblings: 1 brother - Paul Sanchez (Beeville, TX) Comments: She died suddenly. Her parents were Bonifacio and Josephina Cabasos Garses. She was a homemaker throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She was preceded in death by 1 son – Nicholas, by 1 grandson, by her father, and by 2 sisters – Aurora Salinas and Rosa Guaijardo. The funeral service was Monday, Aug. 7, 2000. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Alfred H. Sauer Maiden: Jessie A. McKenney Birth: Jan. 6, 1886 in Caro Death: Saturday, June 24, 1939 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 53 years Marriage: May 14, 1913 to Alfred H. Sauer Cemetery: Colfax in Bad Axe Newspaper: June 30, 1939 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 4 daughters, mother - Mrs. Edward McKenney (Caro), 1 sister Children: 1 son - Alfred Bruce (at home) 4 daughters – Frances, Catherine, Margaret (all 3 at home), Ruth (Detroit) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. T. J. Fritz (Caro) Comments: She died after an illness of 2 weeks - infection caused by the bite of a poisonous insect. She was a graduate of Caro School in 1905. She lived in Pigeon from 1913 to 1920, and then moved to Bad Axe. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Andrew Schaaf Birth: Feb. 8, 1857 in Frankfort, Germany Death: Wednesday, March 27, 1940 at home in Lapeer - 82 years Marriage: 1st in 1880 to Minnie Stockfish, who died April 16, 1937 2nd in 1938 to Elizabeth Castle Cemetery: Imlay City Newspaper: April 5, 1940 Survivors: Wife, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 5 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 4 sons – Ephram (Attica), Norman (Pigeon), Allen (Flint), Edward (Mt. Rose) 3 daughters - Mrs. Oliver Wilson (Snover), Mrs. Mose Ropp (Imlay City), Mrs. Clarence Walton (Attica) Siblings: (Listed in article, but not local.) Comments: He died after an illness of about a year.
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Name: Mrs. Andrew Schaaf Maiden: Wilhilmina Stockfisch Birth: Sept. 19, 1860 in Waterloo, Ontario Death: Friday, April 16, 1937 at home in Imlay City - 76 years Marriage: 1880 to Andrew Schaaf Cemetery: Imlay City Newspaper: April 23, 1937 Survivors: Husband, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 3 brothers Children: 4 sons – Ephraim (Imlay City), Allen, Edward (Flint), Norman (Pigeon) 3 daughters - Mrs. Oliver Wilson (Snover), Mrs. Clarence Walton, Mrs. M. G. Ropp (Imlay City) Siblings: 3 brothers (all in Canada) Comments: She moved to the Pigeon area in 1904. She lived 1-1/2 miles west of Berne. In 1911 she moved to Imlay City.
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Name: Arnold Schaaf Birth: Feb. 2, 1917 in Pigeon Death: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1945 - 28 years Marriage: Feb. 1, 1941 to Marguerite Steinman Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 7, 1945 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, parents - M&M Norman Schaaf, 4 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 3 sons – Glenn (3-1/2 years), Leo (2 years), Carl (18 months) Siblings: 4 brothers – Walter (MN), Ollie, Clarence, Sherl (at home); 3 sisters - Mrs. Mabel Damm (Bay Port), Mrs. Clara Dudley (Imlay City), Gladys Schaaf (Saginaw) Comments: On Sunday, Dec. 1st, he went out to run his dogs. The shot gun he was carrying accidentally discharged. He was found on Monday. He was struck in the neck under his chin. He was killed instantly. His body was found by his brother, Clarence. He was a graduate of the class of 1934 in Pigeon. He worked with his father as a stone mason. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Clarence E. Schaaf Birth: July 18, 1918 in Pigeon Death: Monday, May 16, 1960 at Hurley Hosp. - 41 years Marriage: (no date) to Audrey Berdan Cemetery: Sunset Hills in Flint Newspaper: May 26, 1960 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 step-son, parents - M&M Norman Schaaf (Pigeon), 3 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 1 son - Larry Dale (at home) 1 step-son - William Berdan (at home) Siblings: 3 brothers – Oliver, Sheril (both Pigeon), Walter (St. Cloud, MN); 3 sisters - Mrs. Mable Damm (Fairgrove), Mrs. Gladys Wilfong (Sandusky), Mrs. Clara Dudley (Flushing) Comments: He died due to a sudden cerebral hemorrhage. He lived in Flint the last 12 years and worked in construction.
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Name: Ephraim Schaaf Birth: March 1, 1884 in Canada Death: Friday, Oct. 23, 1948 at home - 64 years Marriage: 1908 to Laura Weidman Cemetery: Imlay City Newspaper: Oct. 29, 1948 Survivors: Wife, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 2 sisters Children: (Listed in article, but not local) Siblings: 3 brothers – Norman (Pigeon), Allen (Flint), Edward (Mt. Rose); 2 sisters - Mrs. Clarence Walton (Imlay City), Mrs. Anna Wilson (Snover) Comments: He died after an illness of several years. He came to McKinley Twp. with his parents in 1905. He moved to Imlay City in 1916.
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Name: Norman Schaaf Birth: July 7, 1886 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Death: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1978 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 91 years Marriage: Nov. 9, 1910 to Ida Weidman in Pigeon, who died Sept. 17, 1973 Cemetery: Grandlawn in Pigeon Newspaper: Feb. 2, 1978 Survivors: 2 sons, 3 daughters, 1 sister, 33 grandchildren, 66 greatgrandchildren Children: 2 sons – Oliver, Sheril (Bud) (both Pigeon) 3 daughters - Mrs. Eittle (Mabel) Damm (Fairgrove), Mrs. Clara Dudley (Flushing), Mrs. Glen (Gladys) Wilfong (Sandusky) Siblings: 1 sister - Emma Walton (Lapeer) Comments: He was owner and operator of Pigeon Tile Works from 1924 to 1958. Preceding him in death were 4 sons, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. The funeral was Jan. 27, 1978. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Norman Schaaf Maiden: Ida Weidman Birth: 1888 in Waterloo, Ontario Death: Monday, Sept. 17, 1973 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 84 years Marriage: Nov. 9, 1910 to Norman Schaaf in Pigeon Cemetery: Grandlawn in Pigeon Newspaper: Sept. 20, 1973 Survivors: Husband, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 33 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild Children: 3 sons – Oliver, Sherrill (Bud) (both Pigeon), Walter (MN) 3 daughters - Mrs. Mabel Damm (Fairgrove), Mrs. Clara Dudley (Flushing), Mrs. Gladys Wilfong (Sandusky) Siblings: 1 brother - Albert Weidman (Detroit), 1 sister - Mrs. Salmona Smith (Pigeon) Comments: Three sons preceded her in death. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Son of M&M Norman Schaaf Birth: Death: Week of Dec. 16, 1921 - 8 months Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 16, 1921 Survivors: Parents Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Robert William Schaaf Birth: Date not given Death: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1943 - 9 months Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 3, 1943 Survivors: Parents - M&M Walter Schaaf (Imlay City), grandparents M&M Norman Schaaf (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: Comments: He was ill with pneumonia 2 days. He was brought to Pigeon for burial.
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Name: Walter A. Schaaf Birth: Dec. 14, 1913 in Pigeon Death: Thursday, Nov. 20, 1975 at St. Cloud, MN - 62 years Marriage: 1951 to Lucille Kloeppner in St. Cloud Cemetery: Fort Snelling National, Minneapolis Newspaper: Dec. 4, 1975 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 4 daughters, father - Norman Schaaf (Pigeon), 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 step-daughters, 8 step-great-grandchildren Children: 1 son – Robert 4 daughters – Katherine, Brenda, Geralyn (all 3 married), Diana Siblings: 2 brothers – Oliver, Sheril (Bud) (both Pigeon); 3 sisters – Mabel, Clara, Gladys Comments: He served in WW1. He was employed as a truck driver in St. Cloud for 22 years. Three brothers preceded him in death.
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Name: Mrs. Joe (Mae) Schaefer, Jr. Maiden: Birth: In 1928 Death: Tuesday, June 28, 1977 - 49 years Marriage: (no date) to Joe Schaefer, Jr. Cemetery: St. John's Catholic in Essexville Newspaper: July 7, 1977 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 4 daughters Children: 1 son - John (Pigeon) (others not listed) Siblings: Comments: She lived in Bay City and Essexville all her life. Her son, John, was employed in the Trust Dept. of Thumb National Bank. He was married to Joann Limberger.
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Name: Arthur F. Schafer Birth: In 1917 Death: Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999 at home in Rialto, CA - 82 years Marriage: (no date) to Annie Cemetery: Green Acres Memorial Park Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Wife, 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Elmer (Myrna) Born (Pigeon), Mrs. Harold (Delphine) Avery (Caro) Siblings: Comments: He was a native of Pigeon, but lived in San Bernadino County for 50 years. He was a pipe fitter for Kaiser Steel in Fontana for 28 years. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers – George, Norman, Martin, Earl, and Floyd; by 2 sisters – Lovina and Martha; and by 1 grandson - Michael Avery. A memorial service took place Dec. 8, 1999 at Green Acres. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Henry C. Schafer Birth: Sept. 4, 1883 at Pigeon Death: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1957 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 73 years Marriage: June 24, 1908 to Elizabeth Armbruster Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 15, 1957 Survivors: Wife, 3 brothers, 3 sisters Children: Siblings: 3 brothers – William, Charles (both CA), Wesley (Pigeon); 3 sisters (all CA and listed in article) Comments: He died after several months of illness. (The tape is defective and not clear -- couldn't see the children’s names.)
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Name: Howard C. Schafer Birth: Feb. 27, 1921 in McKinley Twp. Death: Jan. 29, 1945 - 23 years Marriage: May 30, 1941 to Evelyn Grace Murray Cemetery: Newspaper: Feb. 23, 1945 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, parents - M&M Wesley Schafer, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: 2 sons - Murray Howard (age 3), John Wesley (age 14 months) Siblings: 2 brothers – Lavern (in the service), Ernest (Detroit); 1 sister Mrs. Leo Doe (Detroit) Comments: He was killed in action. He was a graduate of Pigeon High School in 1939. He was employed in Detroit before entering the service June 2, 1944.
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Name: Mrs. John Wesley Schafer Maiden: Louise W. Haist Birth: July 4, 1894 in Oliver Twp. Death: April 15, 1971 at Huron Medical Care Facility (Bad Axe) - 76 years Marriage: April 7, 1915 to John Schafer in Elkton Cemetery: Grandlawn in Pigeon Newspaper: April 22, 1971 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 1 sister, 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren Children: 2 sons - Ernest F.(Allen Park), Lavern (Hasting) 1 daughter - Mrs. Mildred Doe (Detroit) Siblings: 1 brother - Norman Haist (Royal Oak), 1 sister - Mrs. Leah MacIntyre Comments: She died following a lingering illness. One son, Howard, died in 1944. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Minnie Schafer Maiden: Birth: July 24, 1860 Death: (no date) - 95 years Marriage: Cemetery: Mortuary, Anaheim, California Newspaper: Aug. 25, 1955 Survivors: 4 sons, 3 daughters Children: 4 sons – Henry, Wesley (Pigeon), Will, Charles (CA) 3 daughters - Mrs. Tena Miller, Mrs. Lydia Trudeau, Mrs. Byron Snell (all 3 Long Beach, CA) Siblings: Comments: She spent most of her life in Pigeon, until 35 years ago, when she moved to Long Beach, California. The funeral was held on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1955.
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Name: Wesley Schafer, Sr. Birth: Sept. 29, 1864 Death: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1946 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 81 years Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Jan. 11, 1946 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He was employed on a railroad crew.
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Name: William Schafer Birth: Feb. 21, 1867 in Bay Port Death: Saturday, Jan. 20, 1940 at home in Lenox - 73 years Marriage: April 19, 1893 to Augusta Wolf Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Jan. 26, 1940 Survivors: Wife, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister Children: 5 brothers – George, Norman, Martin, Arthur (all Detroit), Earl (Pigeon) 2 daughters - Mrs. Lorenz Schulz (Detroit), Mrs. Earl Parkin (Colorado) Siblings: 1 brother – Wesley (Pigeon), 1 sister - Earnestina (Detroit) Comments: He died of a short illness. He spent his whole life in Chandler and McKinley Twp. before moving to Lenox.
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Name: Mrs. William Schafer Maiden: Augusta Wolfe Birth: June 19, 1874 in Fredericksburg, Canada Death: April 30, 1950 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Schultz’s) home - 75 years Marriage: 1893 to William Schafer, who died in 1940 Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: May 5, 1950 Survivors: 5 sons, 2 daughters, 2 sisters Children: 5 sons – Earl (Pigeon), George, Arthur (CA), Martin (Lenox), Norman (Rochester) 2 daughters - Mrs. Martin Parkins (Colorado), Mrs. Lovina Schultz (Detroit) Siblings: 2 sisters - Minnie Schafer (CA), Mary Schafer (TX) Comments:
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Name: Mrs. Earl Schaffer Maiden: Frieda Fischer Birth: March 22, 1904 in Chandler Twp. Death: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1933 at home in Chandler Twp. - 28 years Marriage: July 3, 1924 to Earl Schaffer Cemetery: Newspaper: Jan. 20, 1933 Survivors: Husband, 1 son (7 years old), 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 2 brothers – Henry and Art Fischer (Pigeon); 1 sister - Mrs. Edwin Muentener (Pigeon) Comments: She died after an illness of 2 years. She lived in Detroit for a few years and returned to Fischer Farm 3 years ago in 1930. The funeral was at the Berne Lutheran Church.
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Name: Infant daughter of M&M Earl Schaffer Birth: Death: Fri., Oct. 1, 1926 - infant Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Oct. 8, 1926 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: William H. Schaper, Sr. Birth: Nov. 7, 1897 in Chandler Twp. Death: Sunday, July 30, 1967 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 69 years Marriage: 1st in 1918 to Lillian Fritz, who died in 1938 2nd April 27, 1958 to Mary Rushlo in Caro Cemetery: Grandlawn Newspaper: Aug. 3, 1967 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 3 step-sons, 1 step-daughter Children: 3 sons - William H. Jr. (Pigeon), Marvin (Owendale), Alton (Saginaw) (Step-children listed, but not local) Siblings: Comments: He died after a short illness.
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Name: Mrs. William Schaper Maiden: Lillian Fritz Birth: Feb. 12, 1902 in Brookfield Twp. Death: Wednesday, July 6, 1938 at Morris Hosp. (Cass City) - 36 years Marriage: Jan. 9, 1919 to William Schaper Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: July 8, 1938 Survivors: Husband, 3 sons, mother - Mrs. Matt Fritz, 4 brothers, 1 sister Children: 3 sons – Marvin, William Jr., Alton Siblings: 4 brothers – Walter, Arthur, Charles, John Fritz (Brookfield Twp.); 1 sister - Mrs. Fred Roestel Comments: She died after an illness of 2 days.
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Name: Miss Ada Scheider Birth: Sept. 10, 1885 in Berne Death: Mon., March 3, 1919 - 34 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 21, 1919 Survivors: Parents - M&M Chas Scheider Children: Siblings: Comments: She lived in Sebewaing, Michigan.
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Name: Henry L. Schember Birth: Aug. 18, 1843 in Hanover, Germany Death: Saturday, Oct. 12, 1935 at his son’s (Edward’s) home - 92 years Marriage: Feb. 24, 1875 to Carolin Meyers in Caseville Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Oct. 18, 1935 Survivors: 1 son - Edward (Pigeon) (other survivors are listed in short article) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died after he was ill for 4 weeks.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Schember Maiden: Caroline Meyers Birth: Sept. 9, 1855 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin Death: March 14, 1936 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Luttke’s) home - 80 years Marriage: Feb. 24, 1875 to Henry Schember, who died in 1935 Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: March 20, 1936 Survivors: 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 sister Children: 3 sons – Alfred (Elkton), Edward (Pigeon), Frank (Beaverton) 3 daughters - Mrs. Louisa Luttke (Winsor Twp.), Mrs. H. Gotts (Cass City), Mrs. Everitt Cook (Elkton) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Charles Meyers (Caseville) Comments: She died after an illness of 5 weeks.
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Name: Martin H. Schember Birth: Oct. 14, 1882 in Caseville Death: Friday, August 19, 1955 at home in Caseville - 72 years Marriage: Aug. 22, 1906 to Margaret Kerby (Linkville) Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Aug. 25, 1955 Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 2 sons – Frederick (Unionville), George (Caseville) 2 daughters - Mrs. Evelyn Richmond Langley (Pigeon), Mrs. Edna Campbel (Pontiac) Siblings: 3 brothers – Wesley (Unionville), Henry (CA), George (MN); 3 sisters - Mrs. P. J. Schnepp (Midland), Mrs. Fred Schram (Pontiac), Mrs. Arthur Clessig (MN) Comments: He died after an illness of 3 years. From 1910 to 1947, when he retired, he was a car inspector for the Grand Truck Railroad.
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Name: Mrs. Martin Schember Maiden: Margaret J. Kerby Birth: Nov. 19, 1883 in Dresden, Ontario Death: Saturday, Dec. 31, 1977 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 94 years Marriage: 1906 to Martin Schember in Linkville, who died Aug. 19, 1955 Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Jan. 5, 1978 Survivors: 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 sister. 10 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild Children: 2 sons – George (Caseville), Frederick (Unionville) 1 daughter - Mrs. Evelyn Langley (Caseville) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Lillian Johnson (Pontiac) Comments: One daughter - Edna Campbell, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded her in death. The funeral was Jan. 3, 1978.
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Name: Mrs. Walter (Eleanor A.) Schember Maiden: Birth: Feb. 15, 1911 in Winsor Twp. Death: Wed., May 12, 1971 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 60 years Marriage: Dec. 28, 1938 to Walter A. Schember Cemetery: Grandlawn in Pigeon Newspaper: May 20, 1971 Survivors: Husband, 5 sons, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 13 grandchildren Children: 5 sons – Dale (Pigeon), Darold (Caro), Clare (Sebewaing), Duane (Bad Axe), Edwin (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Mrs. Josephine Rockefeller (Owendale) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Verneta Dennis (Pontiac) Comments:
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Name: Charles H. Schenck Birth: In 1880 Death: Week of Oct. 28, 1927 - 47 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Oct. 28, 1927 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He lived in Saginaw, Michigan. About 1903, some 24 years ago, he managed the Hotel Heasty.
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Name: Mrs. Henry (Mary L.) Scheufelt Maiden: Birth: 1879 in Chatam, Ontario, Canada Death: March 12, 1971 at Huron Medical Care Facility (Bad Axe) - 92 years Marriage: Sept. 23, 1896 to Henry Scheufelt, who died in 1951 Cemetery: Grant Newspaper: March 18, 1971 Survivors: 2 sons, 1 daughter, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren Children: 2 sons – Frank, Leslie (both Owendale) 1 daughter - Mrs. Iva Arnott Siblings: Comments: The funeral was at Owendale Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She lived in Owendale.
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Name: Dr. Clare Adam Scheurer M.D. Birth: Aug. 12, 1906 in Sebewaing Death: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1977 - 71 years Marriage: Oct. 14, 1937 to Clara Peters of Ubly Cemetery: Memorial Park in Sebewaing Newspaper: Oct. 20, 1977 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren Children: 1 son - Clare Adam M.D. (Walled Lake) 3 daughters - Mrs. John (Mary Louise) Rummel (Frankenmuth), Mrs. James (Margaret) McBride, Mrs. Curtis (Maurice) Roth (both Pigeon) Siblings: Comments: He died following a brief illness. He was the founder of Scheurer Hospital, which was a part of the Pigeon Community since 1934. He brought 2500 babies into the world, and his presence will be sorely missed. He had his first office over Niebel Store, and lived in the adjoining apartment. In 1940 he built a medical clinic. In 1945 he built an addition onto the hospital. Dr. Dixon joined him in 1946. In 1971 the new hospital was built. He worked his way through medical school. He was preceded in death by 1 son, John Wesley, and 1 sister, Ethel. The funeral was Oct. 15. His parents were the late John Wesley and Ida Gettel Scheurer of Sebewaing. He was the grandson of Evangelical Minister, Adam Scheurer. A list of his civic affairs is in the article. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Miss Ethel Scheurer Birth: In 1909 Death: Monday, Nov. 10, 1969 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 60 years Marriage: Cemetery: Memorial Park in Sebewaing Newspaper: Nov. 13, 1969 Survivors: 1 brother - Dr. C. A. Scheurer (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: Comments: She died following a long illness. She was a graduate of MSC, 1930. She was a teacher of commercial subjects. She taught at Akron, Sebewaing, and Unionville schools.
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Name: Johnny Scheurer Birth: In 1940 Death: Sunday, July 4, 1943 - 3 years Marriage: Cemetery: Sebewaing Newspaper: July 9, 1943 Survivors: Parents - Dr. & Mrs. C. A. Scheurer (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died after an illness of several months. There was a private funeral.
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Name: J. W. Scheurer Birth: April 14, 1876 in Ida, Michigan Death: Monday, May 10, 1943 at home in Sebewaing - 67 years Marriage: Aug., 1903 to Ida Gettel of Sebewaing Cemetery: Newspaper: May 14, 1943 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter Children: 1 son - Dr. C. A. Scheurer (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Ethel Scheurer (at home) Siblings: Comments: He died following a one-week illness. He was the son of the late Rev. & Mrs. A. A. Scheurer. He lived in Sebewaing for 40 years. He was employed at J. C. Likens until 1935. From 1935 to 1943 he owned a grocery store.
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Name: Mrs. Louisa Scheurer Maiden: Birth: Death: Nov. 14, 1936 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Chapman’s) home - 84 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Nov. 27, 1936 Survivors: 1 daughter (listed), and Dr. Clare A. Scheurer (a grandson) Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. D. L. Chapman (South Rockford) Siblings: Comments: She was the widow of Rev. A. A. Scheurer, former pastor of the Pigeon Evangelical Church, about 25 years ago. They were in this town for 3 years.
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Name: Mrs. Wesley Scheurer Maiden: Ida Gettel Birth: April 8, 1877 in Sebewaing Death: Friday, Oct. 15, 1965 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 88 years Marriage: Aug. 19, 1903 to Wesley Scheurer, who died May 10, 1943 Cemetery: Not listed Newspaper: Oct. 21, 1965 Survivors: 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 4 grandchildren Children: 1 son - Dr. Clare Scheurer (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Miss Ethel Scheurer (Sebewaing) Siblings: 1 brother - William Gettel (Sebewaing) Comments: Her parents were the late M&M John Gettel of Sebewaing. She was 1 of 12 children.
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Name: Robert Schiele Birth: April 3, 1849 in Waterloo County, Ontario Death: Sat., Sept. 22, 1928 - 79 years Marriage: 1st (no date) to Catherin Soehner, who died in 1914 2nd in 1915 to Mrs. Dierlan Cemetery: Elkton Newspaper: Sept. 28, 1928 Survivors: (Short article on survivors) Children: Siblings: Comments: He had a week’s illness. He came to Pigeon in 1920, some 8 years ago, from Elkton. He was a carpenter by trade.
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Name: Mrs. Robert Schiele Maiden: Laura Lang Birth: 1860 in Wisconsin Death: Sunday, March 28, 1943 in Pontiac - 83 years Marriage: 1914 to Robert Schiele, who died in 1928 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: April 2, 1943 Survivors: Listed, but not local Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after an illness of 1 year. She lived in Pigeon for 23 years previous to her illness.
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Name: Levi C. Schlabach Birth: 1849 in Ohio Death: Sunday, Oct. 18, 1931 at Harbor Beach - 82 years Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite Newspaper: Oct. 23, 1931 Survivors: Wife and a number of children (not listed) Children: Siblings: Comments: He lived in the vicinity of Elkton for years.
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Name: Mrs. Noah Schlabach Maiden: Magdalena Schwartzendruber Birth: Oct. 16, 1869 at St. Agatha, Ontario Death: Fri., Nov. 8, 1929 at home in Elkton - 60 years Marriage: March 18, 1897 to Noah Schlabach Cemetery: Bad Axe Newspaper: Nov. 15, 1929 Survivors: Husband, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 1 sister Children: 3 sons - Elmer (Detroit), Ervin, Lorne (Elkton) 2 daughters - Mrs. Ralph Bedford, Ellen (both Elkton) Siblings: Not listed by name Comments:
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Name: Andrew Schledjewski Birth: Nov. 28, 1837 in Germany Death: Week of April 19, 1912 at his daughter’s home - 74 years Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: April 19, 1912 Survivors: 2 sons, 1 daughter Children: 2 sons - August and Fred 1 daughter - Mrs. William Trost Siblings: Comments: He suffered a paralytic stroke 2 years ago. Eight weeks ago he had a second stroke, which caused his death. In 1872, about 40 years ago, he came to this country. He was in New York a short time. He came to Caseville for 9 years. He lived in Winsor for 30 years.
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Name: Mrs. Andrew Schleoskey (Schledjeski) Maiden: Birth: In 1835 Death: Week of March 8, 1901 - 66 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 8, 1901 Survivors: Husband Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. William Trost 2 sons - August and Fred Siblings: Comments: (Large article)
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Name: August Schledjewski Birth: Oct. 16, 1864 in Germany Death: Week of April 25, 1913 - 49 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: April 25, 1913 Survivors: 1 brother, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 1 brother – Fred, 1 sister - Mrs. William Trost Comments: He was struck by a train. He worked at the Quarry. He was walking the tracks back to the Quarry from his sister’s house. He was deaf, but kept turning to watch for the train. One leg was cut off between the knee and ankle, and the other one smashed below the knee. He came to this country at the age of 8 years.
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Name: Mrs. Fred Schledjeski Maiden: Birth: Death: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1946 in Chicago Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Feb. 23, 1946 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: She lived in Pigeon until the early part of 1945.
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Name: Frederick Schledjewske Birth: Oct. 28, 1877 in Caseville Twp. Death: Monday, Sept. 8, 1958 at his son’s (Willard’s) home - 80 years Marriage: April 26, 1905 to Minnie Kraft at Beaverton, who died Oct. 6, 1916 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Sept. 11, 1958 Survivors: 2 sons, 1 daughter Children: 2 sons – Walter (CA), Willard (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Mrs. Minnie Spooner (VT) Siblings: Comments: He was a mason and builder by trade.
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Name: Mrs. Fred Schledjewski Maiden: Minnie Kraft Birth: 1880 in Germany Death: Week of Oct. 6, 1916 at home in Pigeon - 36 years Marriage: April 26, 1905 to Fred Schledjewski at Beaver, Michigan Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Oct. 6, 1916 Survivors: Husband, 2 young sons, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 3 sisters Children: Siblings: 1 brother - Fred Kraft; 3 sisters – Mrs. Bert Bechler (Beaver), Mrs. Frank Young, Mrs. Theadore Kain (both Bay City) Comments: She died after an illness of 3 years. Her parents were M&M Julius Kraft. At the age of 4 years she came to this country with her parents. In 1908 she moved to Pigeon.
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Name: Infant son of M&M Alvin Schluchter Birth: Death: Monday, July 22, 1929 - Infant Marriage: Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: July 26, 1929 Survivors: Parents - M&M Alvin Schluchter Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Alvin Schluchter Birth: June 6, 1902 in McKinley Twp. Death: Wednesday, June 12, 1963 in Bay City - 61 years Marriage: Oct. 25, 1927 to Florence Gwinn at Caseville Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: June 20, 1963 Survivors: Wife, 1 brother Children: Siblings: 1 brother - Walter (Decker) Comments: He died following a car accident. He was a farmer in McKinley Twp. and Caseville all his life.
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Name: Mrs. Alvin Schluchter Maiden: Florence Margaret Gwinn Birth: Nov. 19, 1889 in Caseville Death: Sept. 28, 1985 at Huron Co. Medical Care Facility (Bad Axe) 95 years Marriage: Oct. 25, 1927 to Alvin Schluchter in McKinley Twp., who died in 1961 Cemetery: Caseville Twp. Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 2 nephews, 6 nieces, many grand- and great-grand nephews and nieces Children: Siblings: Comments: Her parents were Richard and Florence Morse Gwinn. She was a member of the Huron Historical Society and Pigeon Historical Society. She wrote many articles of history for local papers. She taught in the Armada and Elkton School systems for many years. She was preceded in death by 1 son – Garnet, by 1 brother - Richard H., and by 1 sister - Vera Fox. The homegoing service was Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1985. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Arthur C. Schluchter Birth: Oct. 19, 1884 in Pigeon Death: Friday, Feb. 20, 1953 at Drayton Plains near his home - 68 years Marriage: May, 1907 to Hannah Henne Cemetery: White Chapel Memorial Newspaper: Feb. 27, 1953 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 3 sisters Children: Children are listed, but not local. Siblings: 1 brother – Henry (Detroit); 3 sisters - Mrs. Mamie Bartow, Mrs. Lucy Doud (both Constantine), Mrs. Vina Thiel (NJ) Comments: He died on the street near his home after collapsing. He was the son of Joseph & Mary Schwalm Schluchter. He moved to Pontiac in 1915. He is a retired employee of Pontiac Motor Division.
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Name: Daughter of M & M David Schluchter Birth: Nov., 1902 Death: Week of May 29, 1903 - 7 months Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: May 29, 1903 Survivors: Parents Children: Siblings: Comments: They lived in Chandler Township.
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Name: David Schluchter Birth: Sept. 20, 1856 in Zurich, Ontario, Canada Death: Dec. 28, 1933 at Hubbard Mem. Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 77 years Marriage: 1st in 1882 to Eliza Wing, who died in 1921 2nd (no date) to Mrs. Minnie Hoflin Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 29, 1933 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 3 brothers, 1 sister Children: 2 sons – William (Pigeon), Joseph (Rochester) 5 daughters - Mrs. Naomi Beaver (Elkton), Mrs. Alma Eby (Elkton), Mrs. Cora Soehner (Pigeon), Mrs. Lydia Tyler (Detroit), Mrs. Elva Foether (Detroit) Siblings: 3 brothers – Jacob (Detroit), Solomon (Pigeon), Ezra (ND); 1 sister - Sara Rhody (ND) Comments: He died after an illness of 1 week of pneumonia. In 1887 he came to the US. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. David Schluchter Maiden: Elza Wing Birth: May 18, 1863 in Zurich, Ontario, Canada Death: Fri., Jan. 27, 1922 at Bay City Hospital - 58 years Marriage: Nov. 25, 1882 to David Schluchter Cemetery: Newspaper: Jan. 27, 1922 Survivors: Husband, 3 sons, 5 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister Children: 3 sons - William (Elkton), Joseph (Detroit), Samuel (Fairgrove) 5 daughters - Mrs. Chris Beaver, Mrs. John Sochner, Mrs. Clayton Ebe (all 3 Elkton), Mrs. Floyd Feather, Elva (both Detroit) Siblings: 1 brother - Abraham Wing (Alpena), 1 sister - Mrs. Daniel Levingood (Osabrook, ND) Comments: She was operated on Wednesday for a goitre and died on Friday. She came to Chandler Twp. in 1884 and settled on a farm. Seven or 8 years ago she moved into Elkton. She had a total of 10 children but 2 preceded her in death. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Son of M&M H. J. Schluchter Birth: Death: Thurs., June 21, 1906 Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: June 22, 1906 Survivors: Parents - Mr. & Mrs. H. J. Schluchter Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Mrs. Henry Schluchter Maiden: Birth: 1879 in Zurich, Ontario Death: Friday, Dec. 1, 1939 in Detroit - 60 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 8, 1939 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters (not listed) Children: Siblings: Comments: She lived in Pigeon for many years.
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Name: Jacob Henry Schluchter Birth: Dec. 19, 1858 in Huron County, Ohio Death: (no date) at his daughter’s home in Detroit – 78 years Marriage: 1880 to Jennett Pearce Cemetery: Newspaper: July 16, 1937 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 son - J. G. (daughters not mentioned by name) Siblings: 2 brothers – Solomon (Pigeon), Ezra (ND); 1 sister - Mrs. Sarah Rodke (ND) Comments: He lived in Sebewaing.
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Name: Jacob W. Schluchler Birth: Death: Sat., March 26, 1927 at home in Dearborn, MI Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: April 1, 1927 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He died after a short illness. He lived on a farm in Pigeon until 1917. Then he moved to Dearborn. (Short article on relatives)
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Name: Jos Schluchter Birth: April 3, 1853 - Hay Twp., Ontario Death: Week of June 15, 1906 - 53 years Marriage: Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: June 15, 1906 Survivors: Wife, 7 children Children: 3 sons - Henry, William, Arthur 4 daughters - Mrs. Thomas Thiel, Bernice, Lucy, Mamie Siblings: 6 brothers - David, Solomon (Pigeon), Ruben, Jacob (Sebewaing), Henry, Ezra (Cavilier, ND); 2 sisters - Mrs. John Heyrock, Mrs. Henry Rhode (Cavilier, ND) Comments: At age 19 he came to Sebewaing and worked for John C. Liken. Then he worked at a branch store in Unionville, then at a branch in Bay Port in 1880. One year later he resigned and opened a small store in Berne. He built his first store building in Pigeon in 1884. Since it has been known as the Hess Building. This became a branch of the Berne store. He bought out Bay Port Mercantile Co. Store at Pigeon. From that time until 1900 he discontinued business because of his health. He sold it to Pigeon Mercantile Co. He was in poor health since selling it. (Large article) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Name: Mrs. Joseph Schluchter Maiden: Mary Schwalm Birth: Oct. 22, 1852 in Zurich, Ontario, Canada Death: Dec. 14, 1935 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Thiel’s) home - 83 years Marriage: 1870 to Joseph Schluchter, who died in 1906 Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Dec. 20, 1935 Survivors: 2 sons, 3 daughters, 1 sister Children: 2 sons – Henry (Detroit), Arthur (Pontiac) 3 daughters - Mrs. Vina Thiel (Trenton, NJ), Mrs. Lucy Dowd (DE), Mrs. Mamie Bartow (Constantine, MI) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. George Sting (Sebewaing) Comments: She had been ailing several years with dropsy, which was her cause of death. From 1882 to 1894 she ran a general store in Berne. In 1894 she moved to Pigeon. In 1920 she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Thiel. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Joseph Schluchter Birth: In 1891 Death: (no date) – 45 years Marriage: Cemetery: Rochester, MI Newspaper: Oct. 30, 1936 Survivors: Wife, 4 children, step-mother - Mrs. David Schluchter (Elkton), 1 brother, 5 sisters Children: 4 children (not listed in article) Siblings: 1 brother – William (Pigeon); 5 sisters - Mrs. Chris Beaver, Mrs. Clayton Eby (both Elkton), Mrs. John Soehner, Mrs. Lydia Tyler, Mrs. M. Foetter (all 3 Detroit) Comments: He was killed when a truck he was driving hit a tree south of Harbor Beach. He was an automobile accessory salesman. He was raised in the Pigeon and Elkton area.
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Name: Mrs. L. R. Schluchter Maiden: Birth: Not given Death: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1943 at Wheaton, IL Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Sept. 17, 1943 Survivors: Daughter-in-law - Mrs. Sol Schluchter (only one mentioned) Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after an illness of 4 days.
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Name: Reuben H. Schluchter Birth: In 1886 Death: Week of June 12, 1908 at Pt. Austin – 22 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: June 12, 1908 Survivors: Mother, 3 brothers, 2 sisters Children: Siblings: Comments: He died of Brights Disease.
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Name: Samuel Schluchter Birth: Nov. 21, 1887 in Zurich, Ontario Death: Week of Oct. 4, 1929 - 41 years Marriage: 1919 to Maude Love of Bay City Cemetery: Newspaper: Oct. 4, 1929 Survivors: 1 brother (other survivors are listed in a large article) Children: Siblings: 1 brother - William (Pigeon) Comments: He lived in Fairgrove, Michigan.
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Name: Simpson Schluchter Birth: Mar. 6, 1855 in Hay Twp., Huron, Ontario Death: Saturday, Dec. 16, 1939 at home in McKinley Twp. - 84 years Marriage: Jan. 25, 1887 to Elizabeth Hough Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Dec. 22, 1939 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, 4 sisters (listed, but not local) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died after an illness of 4 years. He came to McKinley Twp. in 1886, and remained there.
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Name: Father of Mrs. Solomon Schluchter Birth: Death: Week of June 16, 1905 Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: June 16, 1905 Survivors: daughter Children: Siblings: Comments: He is from Crediton, Ontario.
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Name: Solomon Schluchter Birth: May 25, 1867 in Zurich, Ontario Death: Saturday, Nov. 2, 1940 at home in Pigeon - 73 years Marriage: Feb. 3, 1891 to Rose Braun Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Nov. 8, 1940 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 half-brother, 1 half-sister Children: 1 son - Dr. Roy Schluchter (IL) 1 daughter - Mrs. Beatrice Vincent (Pontiac) Siblings: 1 half-brother - Ezra Schluchter (ND), 1 half-sister - Mrs. Sarah Rhoda (ND) Comments: He died after an illness of 4 years. He came to Sebewaing in 1881. In 1894 he settled in Berne, to be employed by his brother, Joseph Schluchter, in a general store business. While in Pigeon he managed several stores. He retired several months ago, and sold to William Fahrner. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Sol Schluchter Maiden: Rosina Braun Birth: Jan. 1, 1866 in Crediton, Ontario Death: Monday, Dec. 10, 1945 at home in Pigeon - 79 years Marriage: Feb. 3, 1891 to Sol Schluchter at Sebewaing, who died Nov. 9, 1940 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 14, 1945 Survivors: 1 son, l daughter, 3 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 son - Dr. Roy Schluchter (IL) 1 daughter - Mrs. Don Vincent (Pontiac) Siblings: 3 brothers - Joshua Braun (Sebewaing), Aaron (Ontario), Moses Braun (Pigeon); 1 sister - Mrs. Margaret Ruchty (OH) Comments: She died after she was ill for 3 months. She assisted her husband in many of his merchandising operations. The funeral was at Salem Evangelical. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Wallace Schluchter Birth: March 11, 1888 Death: Week of Jan. 15, 1909 - 21 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Jan. 15, 1909 Survivors: Parents - Mr. & Mrs. Simpson Schluchter Children: Siblings: Twin brother - Walter Comments: They lived in McKinley Twp. He was working in Bay City. Six weeks ago he returned home because of Typhoid Fever.
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Name: William A. (Bill) Schluchter Birth: March 29, 1885 Zurich, Ontario Death: Sunday, Jan. 18, 1959 at home in Pigeon - 73 years Marriage: Sept. 30, 1925 to Anna C. Siewert at Detroit Cemetery: Soultetown Newspaper: Jan. 22, 1959 Survivors: Wife, 1 daughter, 4 sisters Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Hector (Beverly) Simmons (Pigeon) Siblings: 4 sisters - Mrs. Chris Beaver (Battle Creek), Mrs. John Soehner (Royal Oak), Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran (Caseville), Mrs. Tom Tygart (AZ) Comments: He was ill for several months.
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Name: William Anthony Schluchter Birth: Sept. 18, 1883 at Berne, Michigan Death: Sat., Feb. 9, 1918 - 35 years, 4 months, 13 days Marriage: Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Feb. 15, 1918 Survivors: Mother - Mrs. Joseph Schluchter, 2 brothers, 4 sisters Children: Siblings: 2 brothers - Henry (Detroit), Arthur (Pontiac); 4 sisters - Mrs. Thomas Thiel (Flint), Mrs. Jay Conway (Lansing), Mrs. Frank Bartow (Constantine), Mrs. William Schwalm (Sebewaing) Comments: He had a physical difficulty. It was of an epileptic nature.
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Name: Mrs. William Schluchter Maiden: Jessie Maxwell Birth: Nov. 9, 1892 Death: Week of Dec. 13, 1918 at her parents’ home in Chandler Twp. 26 years Marriage: Nov. of 1917 to William Schluchter Cemetery: Souletown Newspaper: Dec. 13, 1918 Survivors: Husband, parents - M&M William Maxwell, 2 brothers Children: Siblings: 2 brothers - Thomas and Robert Comments: She had gone to her parents’ home to care for a member of the family with influenza. While there she became afflicated with the disease. It developed into pneumonia. Her husband was in business in Pigeon.
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Name: August Schmidt Birth: 1872 in Austria Death: July 31, 1920 at home 4-1/2 miles south of Pigeon - 48 years Marriage: Cemetery: Catholic, Pigeon Newspaper: August 6, 1920 Survivors: Wife, 9 children, mother, 1 brother, 1 sister (none are listed) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died after an illness of acute indigestion. In 1903 he settled in Detroit for 2 years. In 1905 he moved to Pigeon.
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Name: Mrs. August Schmidt Maiden: Regina Reiss Birth: July 22, 1881 in Austria-Hungary Death: June 10, 1956 at her son’s (Phillip’s) home in Detroit - 74 years Marriage: Nov. 22, 1896 to August Schmidt, who died in 1920 Cemetery: St. Francis Borgia Catholic Newspaper: June 14, 1956 Survivors: 5 sons, 4 daughters, 1 brother Children: 5 sons – Joseph (Owendale), Phillip, Ferdinand, Edward, Peter (all Detroit) 4 daughters - Mrs. Mary Jaster, Mrs. Martha Perman, Mrs. Theresa Swanson, Mrs. Francis Michelson (all Detroit) Siblings: 1 brother - Joseph Reiss (Detroit) Comments: She died after a long illness. She came to Detroit in 1905. In 1907 she came to Winsor Twp., where she resided for 25 years. In 1931 she moved to Detroit. The last few years she lived with her children. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Charles Schmidt Birth: March 3, 1887 in Winsor Twp. Death: Friday, Sept. 11, 1959 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 71 years Marriage: Nov. 26, 1907 to Margret Frank Cemetery: St. Francis Borgia Catholic in Pigeon Newspaper: Sept. 17, 1959 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 sister Children: 1 son – Alfred (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Miss Irma Schmidt (Pigeon) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Mary Spiehs (Pigeon) Comments: He died after several months of illness.
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Name: Rev. Edward F. Schmidt Birth: (no date) in Pembroke, Canada Death: Sat., May 3, 1980 at Manatee Mem. Hospital - 87 years Marriage: Sept. 5, 1917 to Lillian Hannah Sting in Pigeon, who died Sept. 6, 1979 Cemetery: Manasota Memorial Park Newspaper: Not available Survivors: 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 1 sister-in-law, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren Children: 1 son - Rev. Edward A. Schmidt (St. Louis, MO) 1 daughter - Mrs. William Gerard (Bradenton, FL) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Charles Wheeler (Muskegon), 1 sister-in-law Mrs. Viola Leslie (Pigeon) Comments: He lived in Bradenton, Florida. He graduated from Concordia College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a minister of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and recently celebrated 60 years in the ministry. His father was also a minister. The funeral was May 7, 1980, from Hope Lutheran Church, Bradenton. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Edward Schmidt Maiden: Lillian H. Sting Birth: Feb. 26, 1894 Death: Sept. 6, 1979 at Manasota Mem. Hosp. (Bradenton, FL) - 85 years Marriage: Sept. 5, 1917 to Rev. Edward Schmidt of Kilmanagh Cemetery: Manasota Memorial Park in Oneco Newspaper: Sept. 13, 1979 Survivors: 1 son, l daughter, 1 sister, 2 sisters-in-law, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren Children: 1 son - Rev. Edward A. Schmidt (St. Louis, MO) 1 daughter - Mrs. William Gerand (Bradenton, FL) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Viola Leslie (Pigeon); 2 sisters-in-law – Mrs. Carl Sting (Pigeon), Mrs. Herbert Sting (CA) Comments: She was formerly from Pigeon. Her parents were the late Karl-Johanna Sting. Her husband served churches in Leland, Michigan, Riverton, Wyoming, and others. She was an accomplished church organist for 62 years in churches her husband pastored. The funeral was Monday, Sept. 10, 1979. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Ferdinand Schmidt Birth: Oct. 19, 1844 in Baden, Germany Death: Wed., Dec. 7, 1932 at home 1 mile south & ½ mile west of Pigeon - 88 years Marriage: 1875 to Helena Schembech, who died in 1914 Cemetery: St. Francis Newspaper: Dec. 9, 1932 Survivors: 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren - Mrs. Walter Beck (Pigeon), Mrs. Carl Ayotte (Clio), 1 great-grandchild - Ray Beck Children: 1 son – Charles (at home) 1 daughter - Mrs. Mary Spiehs Siblings: Comments: He had a stroke at Thanksgiving, which was the cause of his death. His eyesight failed 2 years ago. He came to the US in 1868, and settled on a farm in the area for 46 years.
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Name: Mrs. Ferdinand Schmidt Maiden: Helena Schembech Birth: 1853 in Germany Death: Thurs., July 30, 1914 - 61 years Marriage: 1875 to Ferdinand Schmidt Cemetery: Catholic Newspaper: July 31, 1914 Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter (There was a mention of 2 children, but only 1 was listed.) Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Victor Spiess Siblings: Comments: She lived in Berne.
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Name: Joseph Schmidt Birth: Jan. 21, 1865 in Germany Death: Thursday, April 16, 1953 - 88 years Marriage: 1914 to Fannie Engelemeir in Germany, who died Nov. 21, 1949 Cemetery: St Francis Borgia Catholic Newspaper: April 24, 1953 Survivors: 1 son, 2 daughters (in Germany) Children: Siblings: Comments: He had an illness of several weeks. He was a retired Pigeon produces gardener. He came to the US in May, 1914. He lived in the Pigeon area the last 39 years.
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Name: Mrs. Joseph Schmidt Maiden: Fannie Engelemeir Birth: Oct. 25, 1870 in Germany Death: Nov. 22, 1949 at Schilling Nursing Home (Pigeon) - 79 years Marriage: 1914 to Joseph Schmidt in Germany Cemetery: St. Francis Borgia Newspaper: Nov. 25, 1949 Survivors: Husband Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after a 6-week illness. She came to Pigeon in 1928.
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Name: Mrs. Joseph Schmidt Maiden: Margaret F. Vollmer Birth: Oct. 31, 1908 in Winsor Twp. Death: March 6, 1997 at Four Seasons Health Care Center (Bad Axe) 88 years Marriage: Jan. 16, 1929 to Joseph Schmidt in Birmingham, who died Oct. 10, 1986 Cemetery: Cremation at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 2 sons, 1 brother, 3 half-brothers, 2 half-sisters, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren Children: 2 sons – Joseph (Owendale), Ronald (Pigeon) Siblings: 1 brother – Alfred (Pigeon) (half-brothers and half-sisters not listed) Comments: Her parents were David and Louise Thiel Vollmer. She was a homemaker throughout her lifetime. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 half-brother. The funeral was a memorial mass on Sat., March 8, 1997 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church at Pigeon. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Michael Schmidt Birth: Sept. 29, 1895 in Hungary Death: Fri., Oct. 27, 1961 at Hubbard Mem. Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 66 years Marriage: Nov. 14, 1918 to Pauline Reher Cemetery: St. Francis Borgia in Pigeon Newspaper: Nov. 2, 1961 Survivors: Wife, 4 sons, 6 daughters Children: 4 sons – Nick (Sebewaing), Elmer (Pigeon), Frank (Bay City), Dale (Armed Forces) 6 daughters - Mrs. Margret Murdock (Saginaw), Mrs. Caroline Miller, Mrs. Judy Bock (both Pigeon), Mrs. Rose Winter (Sebewaing), Mrs. Virginia Bechman (Munger), Mrs. Nancy Arnott (Kinde) Siblings: Comments: He was killed at 9:45 p.m. in a car accident. He was driving east. The other driver was John A. McCarren, Jr., 26 years old, Port Austin. The accident occurred at the corner of M142 & M53, 1 mile north of Bad Axe. He died shorty after the accident at the hospital. He came to Cleveland in 1910. He moved to near Pigeon in 1912. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Norman Joseph Schmidt Birth: April 29, 1927 near Pigeon Death: Sunday, Feb. 8, 1953 at his parents’ home - 25 years Marriage: Cemetery: St. Francis Borgia Catholic in Pigeon Newspaper: Feb. 13, 1953 Survivors: Parents - M&M Michael Schmidt (Pigeon), 4 brothers, 6 sisters Children: Siblings: 4 brothers – Nick (Sebewaing), Elmer, Franklin, Dale (all 3 at home); 6 sisters - Mrs. Margret Wing, Mrs. Caroline Miller (Pigeon), Mrs. Rose Winter (Sebewaing), Mrs. Virginia Bachman (Bay City), Mrs. Nancy Arnott (Lansing), Judie (at home) Comments: He died after he suffered a heart attack.
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Name: Philip J. Schmidt Birth: Nov. 22, 1897 in Austria-Hungary Death: Fri., Sept. 9, 1976 at Sinai Hosp. (Detroit) - 79 years Marriage: Cemetery: St. Francis Borgia Catholic, Pigeon Newspaper: Not available Survivors: 3 brothers, 4 sisters, 15 nieces & nephews, 37 great-nieces & nephews, 5 great-great-nieces & nephews Children: Siblings: 3 brothers - Joseph Schmidt Sr. (Owendale), Edward, Peter (both Detroit); 4 sisters - Mrs. Mary Jaster (Pigeon), Mrs. Martha Perman (St. Petersburg, FL), Mrs. Tracy Swanson (Caseville), Mrs. Frances Michelson (Livonia) Comments: He lived in Pigeon. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Ferdinand. The funeral was Sept. 12 at St. Francis Borgia Church, with Rev. Fr. Michael Wolf officating. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. William Schmuhl Maiden: Orpha L. Schubach Birth: Jan. 18, 1899 in Pigeon Death: Saturday, May 17, 1975 at Lansing Hospital - 76 years Marriage: (no date) to William Schmuhl Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: May 22, 1975 Survivors: Husband, 2 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 2 grandsons, several nephews & nieces Children: Listed but not local Siblings: 1 brother - Stanley Schubach (Elkton), 1 sister - Mrs. Lewis Tibbits (Kinde) Comments: She lived in Elmhurst, Illinois, for the last 25 years. About 1950 she moved from Pigeon. She was the daughter of Frederick and Anne Schubach. Contributions went to the Cancer Society.
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Name: Miss Vera Schneider Birth: Aug. 19, 1900 Death: April 24, 1920 - 19 years Marriage: Cemetery: Elkton Newspaper: April 30, 1920 Survivors: Father and step-mother, 1 brother Children: Siblings: 1 brother - Rex Comments: She was choked to death by Anson Best of Flint, who was 22 years of age. Vera worked for the Pontiac Telephone Co. as an operator.
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Name: Levi Schneider Birth: Aug. 5, 1891 near Pigeon Death: Sunday, May 25, 1969 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 77 years Marriage: March 24, 1915 to Melvina Eckstein at Pigeon Cemetery: Grandlawn Newspaper: May 29, 1969 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 4 daughters, 6 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren Children: 1 son - Ray (Taylor) 4 daughters – Loren, Ella, Ivis, Elaine (none are local) Siblings: Comments: He died following an extended illness. One son, Marvin, died during WW2 in 1944.
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Name: George Schnell Birth: 1883 in Zurich, Ontario Death: (Date not listed) at home in Trenton, NJ - 69 years Marriage: 1st in 1906 to Bernice Schluchter, who died in 1918 2nd after 1920 to (no name) in New Jersey, who died in 1930 3rd in 1932 to (no name) Cemetery: Newspaper: April 4, 1952 Survivors: Wife Children: 2 children from 1st marriage - Joseph & Maurice 2 sons from 2nd marriage – (no names given) 4 children from 3rd marriage – 3 sons and 1 daughter (This last information is not clear if they were total survivors or just from last marriage.) Siblings: 1 brother, 1 sister (names not listed) Comments: He was a former Pigeon businessman. He came to Pigeon as a young man. He left the vicinity in 1920. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. George H. Schnell Maiden: Bernice Schluchter Birth: (no date) in Berne Death: Sat., March 30, 1918 at home Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: April 5, 1918 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, mother, 2 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 1 son - Morse (age 5) 1 daughter - Josephine (age 9) Siblings: 2 brothers - Henry (Detroit), Arthur (Pontiac); 3 sisters - Mrs. Thomas Thiel (Flint), Mrs. John Conway (Pontiac), Mrs. Frank Barton (Constantine) Comments: She died after she had been ailing the past 4 years. Her cause of death was consumption.
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Name: Curtis G. Schnitker Birth: Jan. 6, 1929 near Pigeon Death: Thursday, Aug. 22, 1963 at home in Pigeon - 34 years Marriage: Dec. 3, 1950 to Betty Hahn at Unionville Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 29, 1963 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter, parents - M&M George Schnitker (Pigeon), 1 brother, 2 sisters Children: 2 sons – Randy, Paul (at home) 1 daughter - Debra Ann (at home) Siblings: 1 brother – Francis (Sebewaing); 2 sisters - Mrs. John Diener (Pigeon), Mrs. Arthur Nimtz (Sebewaing) Comments: He died unexpectedly late Thursday.
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Name: Mrs. George Schnitker Maiden: Elsie Daus Birth: April 13, 1899 Winsor Twp. Death: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1923 in Pigeon - 23 years Marriage: Aug. 4, 1920 to George Schnitker Cemetery: Newspaper: Feb. 2, 1923 Survivors: Husband, parents - M&M Edward Daus, 1 brother Children: Siblings: 1 brother - Ernest Comments: She died after a short illness. The funeral was at the Pigeon Lutheran Church.
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Name: George R. Schnitker Birth: May 2, 1889 at Elliston, Ohio Death: Friday, May 1, 1970 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 80 years Marriage: Feb. 27, 1927 to Baldina Strieter Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: May 7, 1970 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters, 1 sister, 14 grandchildren Children: 1 son – Francis (Sebewaing) 2 daughters - Mrs. John (Dorothy) Diener (Pigeon), Mrs. Arthur (Arlene) Nimtz (Sebewaing) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Henry Menzeck (Ohio) Comments: He came to Pigeon in 1909. He was a retired area farmer. One son, Curtis, died in 1963.
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Name: Mrs. George Schnitker Maiden: Baldine Schulze Birth: Sept. 16, 1896 in Pigeon Death: Monday, Dec. 2, 1974 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 78 years Marriage: 1st May, 1917 to Emil Strieter, who died in 1924 2nd Feb. 27, 1927 to George Schnitker, who died May 19, 1970 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 15, 1974 Survivors: 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 14 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren Children: 1 son - Francis Schnitker (Sebewaing) 2 daughters - Mrs. John (Dorothy) Diener (Pigeon), Mrs. Arthur (Arlene) Nimtz (Sebewaing) Siblings: 3 brothers - Adolph Schulze, Norman Schulze, Herman Schulze (all 3 Pigeon) Comments: She died following a short illness. Her parents were Henry and Dorothea Rathke Schulze. A son, Curtis, died in 1963. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Henry Schnitker Birth: 1856 in Germany Death: Week of Jan. 4, 1929 at home in Pigeon - 73 years Marriage: 1st in 1890 to Anna Schermeir, who died few years later 2nd (no date) to Mrs. Dora Nitz Cemetery: Newspaper: Jan. 4, 1929 Survivors: Wife, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 3 step-sons Children: 4 sons - August (Toledo), Herman (Riga, MI), William (Woodville, OH), George (Winsor Twp.) 1 daughter - Mrs. Carrie Menzeck (Toledo, OH) 3 step-sons – Otto, Albert Nitz (Saginaw), Adolph Nitz (Pigeon) Siblings: Comments: He died of asthma. He came as a boy to the US, and settled near Woodville, Ohio. In 1909 he came to this vicinity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Henry Schnitker Maiden: Dora Brueggeman Birth: Oct. 5, 1860 in Hanover, Germany Death: Friday, May 20, 1938 at her son’s (Adolf’s) home - 77 years Marriage: 1st in 1893 to John Nitz, who died April 28, 1904 2nd Aug. 21, 1908 to Henry Schnitker, who died Jan. 3, 1929 Cemetery: Pigeon Lutheran Newspaper: May 27, 1938 Survivors: 3 sons, 4 step-sons, 2 step-daughters, 1 brother Children: 3 sons – Otto Nitz, Dr. Albert Nitz (both Saginaw), Adolf (Winsor Twp.) 4 step-sons - Herman Schnitker (Riga, MI), August Schnitker (OH), George Schnitker (Winsor Twp.), William Schnitker (OH) 2 step-daughters - Mrs. Mary Brueggman (Brookfield Twp.), Mrs Carrie Manzeck (OH) Siblings: 1 brother - Herman Brueggman (Brookfield Twp.) Comments: She had been ailing for 2 years. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Randy Curtis Schnitker Birth: July 3, 1955 in Pigeon Death: Sept. 6, 1978 at Hills & Dales Hosp. (Cass City) - 23 years Marriage: Cemetery: Grandlawn Newspaper: Sept. 14, 1978 Survivors: Mother - Betty J. Wing, step-father - Ronald L. Wing, 2 brothers, 1 sister, grandmother - Mrs. Cora Wing (Kilmanagh) Children: Siblings: 2 brothers - Paul Schnitker, Leonard Wing (both at home); 1 sister - Mrs. Daniel (Debra) Fritz (Sebewaing) Comments: He lived in rural Bay Port. His father, Curtis, died Aug. 22, 1963. The funeral was Sept. 9, 1978.
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Name: Mrs. Gladys Hartshorn Scholer Maiden: Gladys Hartshorn Birth: 1892 in Deckerville Death: Sunday, Aug. 17, 1947 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 55 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Aug. 22, 1947 Survivors: 1 son, 2 brothers Children: 1 son - Henry H. Scholar Siblings: 2 brothers - Harry Hartshorn (OH), Arthur A. (Bad Axe) Comments: She died of injuries in Friday's car accident near Deckerville. She was an R.N., and was an administrator of a hospital for 5 months (not sure where).
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Name: Mrs. Bertha Schram Maiden: Bertha Baslock Birth: Oct. 20, 1875 Death: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1947 - 71 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Oct. 3, 1947 Survivors: 1 step-son, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: Listed but not local Siblings: 2 brothers (listed but not local), 1 sister - Mrs. Emma Anderson (Pigeon) Comments: She had a lingering illness.
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Name: Charles Henry Schram Birth: In 1868 Death: March 1, 1936 at home in Gould Addition in Pigeon - 68 years Marriage: (no date) to Bertha Cemetery: Colfax Newspaper: March 6, 1936 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, l sister Children: l son – August (Saginaw) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. John Lackie (Bad Axe) Comments: He lived in Pigeon for 1 year. He came from Kinde.
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Name: Henry W. Schramm Birth: May 5, 1886 Caseville Twp. Death: Sat., April 9, 1927 at home in McKinley Twp. - 40 years Marriage: Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: April 15, 1927 Survivors: Mother, 4 sisters Children: Siblings: 4 sisters - Mrs. Fred Wolfe (Deckerville), Mrs. Clyde Anderson (Cassopolis), Mrs. L. C. Scramlin (Pigeon), Mrs. Theodore Koehler (Caseville Twp.) Comments: He died after an illness of 3 days. He made his home with his mother.
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Name: Mrs. William Schramm Maiden: Birth: Dec. 13, 1846 in Germany Death: Oct. 22, 1929 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Scramlin’s) home - 83 years Marriage: 1875 to William Schramm, who died in 1923 Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Oct. 25, 1929 Survivors: 4 daughters Children: 4 daughters - Mrs. Fred Wolfe (Pigeon), Mrs. L. C. Scramlin (Pigeon), Mrs. C. R. Anderson (Cassopolis), Mrs. Ted Keohler (Bay Port Quarry) Siblings: Comments: She died after a short illness. She came to the US in 1874. The family farmed for years. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Lorin C. Scramlin Maiden: Hannah Schramm Birth: April 16, 1880 in Caseville Death: Sunday, Sept. 22, 1935 at home in Pigeon - 55 years Marriage: 1910 to Lorin C. Scramlin in Detroit Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Sept. 27, 1935 Survivors: Husband, 3 sisters Children: Siblings: 3 sisters - Mrs. Fred Wolfe (Pigeon), Mrs. C. B. Anderson, Mrs. Theodore Keehler (both Caseville) Comments: She died after an illness of 3 months. In 1916 she came to live in Pigeon.
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Name: Charles Schriber Birth: In 1868 Death: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1936 at home in Caro, MI - 68 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 11, 1936 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He was the former brother of William Scriber, who were business partners in 1890 in Pigeon. He was a funeral director in Caro at the time of his death.
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Name: John Schriber Birth: 1834 in Germany Death: Week of March 12, 1915 - 81 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 12, 1915 Survivors: 1 son - W. A. Schriber (Pigeon) Children: 1 son (listed) Siblings: Comments: He lived in Caro. He came to this country in 1865.
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Name: Nelson Schriber Birth: Death: Wed., Nov. 27, 1918 Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Nov. 29, 1918 Survivors: Brother - W. A. Schriber (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: Comments: He lived in Caro, Michigan.
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Name: Mother of W. A. Schriber Maiden: Birth: Death: Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 24, 1899 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: She lived in Caro.
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Name: William A. Schriber Birth: June 14, 1874 in Caro, Michigan Death: Jan. 16, 1926 at home in Pigeon - 51 years (wrong) Marriage: May, 1896 to Ella White of Caseville Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Jan. 22, 1926 Survivors: Wife, 1 daughter, 2 brothers Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Leatha Bates Siblings: 2 brothers – Edward, Charles (both Caro) Comments: He became ill at home on Saturday, Dec. 27, 1925. His cause of death was Brights Disease. He located in Pigeon in March of 1894. He embarked in the furniture and undertaking business. In 1906, some 20 years ago, he took up auctioneering. He served on the Village Council for 2 years. He was president of the Pigeon Community Club at the time of death. No one in the community was more loyal to the community, or spent more time trying to advance interest in the community. Schriber will be missed by the business street. (Large article) (This death notice was on film # 1002 and has been corrected. # 2081 is the corrected notice.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. William Schriber Maiden: Ella White Birth: In 1873 Death: Monday, Feb. 19, 1968 in Jackson - 95 years Marriage: May, 1896 to William Schriber Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Feb. 29, 1968 Survivors: 1 daughter, 1 granddaughter - Mrs. Bonnie Peters (Wilmington, DE), 3 great-great-grandsons, 1 sister Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Loren (Leatha) Bates (Jackson) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Harry Hind (Bad Axe) Comments:
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Name: Mrs. Dan Schrock Maiden: Ida Aschiliman Birth: 1881 in Fulton County, Ohio Death: Thursday, Feb. 4, 1965 at her son’s (Waldo’s) home - 84 years Marriage: (no date) to Dan Schrock, who died in 1945 Cemetery: Pettisville in Ohio Newspaper: Feb. 11, 1965 Survivors: 5 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 36 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren Children: 5 sons – Cletus, Waldo, Elmer, Glen, Serenus (all Ohio) 3 daughters - Mrs. Henry (Lena) Shetler, Mrs. Harvey (Mabel) Swartzendruber (both Pigeon), Miss Priscilla Schrock (Archbold) Siblings: 1 brother - Sam Aschiliman, 1 sister - Mrs. Malinda Short (both Archbold) Comments: She was living the last 1-1/2 years with her son, Waldo. She had been in failing health the last 6 years. After her marriage to Dan, they moved to Bee County, Texas, in 1913. After his death in 1945, she returned to Archbold and lived there since. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Lena Teuscher Schrock Maiden: Birth: Death: (no date) – 91 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 20, 1980 Survivors: Floyd Hamilton (a nephew to her) Children: Siblings: Comments: The funeral was held at the Cass Funeral Home in Saginaw on Wednesday.
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Name: Herman Schroeder Birth: July 7, 1896 in Ontario, Canada Death: Friday, May 7, 1976 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 79 years Marriage: May 8, 1917 to Lucetta Geiger at Pigeon, who died Dec. 9, 1974 Cemetery: Fairview in Fairview, MI Newspaper: May 13, 1976 Survivors: 1 daughter, 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Fred (Elaine) Cleaver (Caseville) Siblings: 2 sisters - Mrs. Evert Haist (Dashwood, Ontario, Canada), Mrs. Robert (Grace) (Florida) Comments: One son, Ken, preceded him in death in Oct., 1967.
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Name: Mrs. Herman Schroeder Maiden: Lucetta Geiger Birth: Sept. 20, 1899 Death: Monday, Dec. 9, 1974 at home in Atlanta - 75 years Marriage: May 8, 1917 to Herman Schroeder Cemetery: Fairview Newspaper: Dec. 19, 1974 Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 7 grandchildren, 5 greatgrandchildren Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Fred J. (Elaine) Cleaver (Caseville) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Erich (Idella) Heck (Clearwater, FL) Comments: She was formerly from Caseville. Her parents were the late Jacob and Sarah Jane Heasty Geiger. One son – Kenneth, 2 brothers, and 1 sister preceded her in death. The funeral was Thursday, Dec. 12, 1974 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Atlanta, Michigan. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Henry T. Schroeder Birth: 1842 in Germany Death: Wed., June 3, 1914 - 72 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He had been ill for a few weeks. In 1888, about 26 years ago, he moved to Berne. (Large article)
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Name: William Schrum Birth: Oct. 8, 1844 in East Prussia, Germany Death: June 24, 1923 at home 3 miles north & 1 mile east of Pigeon 79 years Marriage: 1875 to Augusta Rabitzke Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: June 29, 1923 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 4 daughters Children: 1 son - Henry (at home) 4 daugthers - Mrs. Anna Wolfe (Pigeon), Mrs. Edith Anderson (Cassopolis), Mrs. Hanna Scramlin (Pigeon), Mrs. Mary Keehler (Caseville) Siblings: Comments: He died of an illness of 6 months. In 1872, at the age of 28 years, he came to the U.S. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Fred Schubach Birth: Death: Week of March 8, 1912 at Harper Hosp. (Detroit) Marriage: Anna Bill Cemetery: Newspaper: March 8, 1912 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 3 daughters, mother, 6 sisters, 3 brothers Children: 1 son - Stanley Siblings: 3 brothers – Geo, Joseph, Gottlieb 6 sisters - Mrs Geo. Niebel, Mrs. Henry Zimmer, Mrs. Henry Sturm, Mrs. Robert Bowman, Mrs. Geo Yackle (all of vicinity), Mrs. Klazer (Sebewaing) Comments: He went into the hospital for an operation. His condition was too serious to operate. He lived in McKinley.
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Name: George Schubach Birth: Sept. 22, 1855 at Hay Twp., Canada Death: Oct. 16, 1925 - 70 years Marriage: July 23, 1885 to Marion Langley, who died in 1914 Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Oct. 23, 1925 Survivors: 2 sons, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 2 sons – Edward, Clarence (Detroit) 1 daughter - Mrs. Dora Gettel Siblings: 2 brothers – Joseph, Gotlieb; 2 sisters - Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman, Mrs. Amelia Yackle Comments: He lived in McKinley Twp. He had an illness of about a week. He settled in the Hayes community in 1885. He had a total of 5 children, but two preceded him in death.
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Name: Mrs. George Schubach Maiden: Mary Langley Birth: 1865 in Caseville Twp. Death: Week of Feb. 26, 1915 - 50 years Marriage: 1885 to George Schubach Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Feb. 26, 1915 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters Children: 2 sons – Edwin, Clarence 2 daughters – Mabel, Dora Siblings: Comments: She lived in McKinley Twp. She had been an invalid for a number of years.
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Name: Gottleib Schubach Birth: April 15, 1868 in Caseville Twp. Death: Thursday, Jan. 11, 1940 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 71 years Marriage: (no date) to Clara Miller Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Jan. 19, 1940 Survivors: Wife, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 2 sisters Children: 1 daughter - Peal Siblings: 1 brother – Joseph; 2 sisters - Mrs. George Yackle, Mrs. Robert Bowman (all McKinley Twp.) Comments: He died after a long illness. He lived all his life in the vicinity.
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Name: Joseph Schubach Birth: April 18, 1860 in Ontario, Canada Death: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1945 at home in Caseville Twp. - 85 years Marriage: 1st in 1889 to Elizabeth Morrison, who died in 1926 2nd May 21, 1930 to Mrs. Rosa Harris Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Nov. 23, 1945 Survivors: Wife, 1 daughter Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman (Pigeon), the only survivor of 10 children Siblings: Comments: He died of a stroke. He came at the age of 5 to Caseville with his parents, M&M Dietrich Schubach.
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Name: Mrs. Joseph Schubach Maiden: Elizabeth Morrison Birth: Dec. 3, 1855 in Goderich, Ontario Death: Wed., July 29, 1925 at home in Caseville Twp. Marriage: 1st (no date) to William McGill 2nd in 1889 to Joseph Schubach Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: July 31, 1925 Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. James A. Richmond (Caseville) Siblings: Comments: She had not enjoyed good health for some time, but was really ill the last 3 weeks. In 1880 she came to Caseville Twp. She lived 2-1/2 miles south and l-1/2 miles east of Caseville.
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Name: Mrs. Mabel Schubach Maiden: Birth: 1889 in Caseville, Michigan Death: Week of Dec. 20, 1918 - 29 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 20, 1918 Survivors: Father - George Schubach, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 2 brothers – Edward, Clarence; 1 sister - Dora Comments: She died of influenza.
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Name: Mary Ann Schubach Maiden: Birth: 1830 Germany Death: Week of Aug. 9, 1912 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Bowman’s) home - 82 years Marriage: 1865 to Deidrich Schubach in Canada, who died in 1900 Cemetery: Newspaper: Aug. 9, 1912 Survivors: 3 sons, 6 daughters Children: 3 sons – George, Gottleib, Joseph (all this vicinity) 6 daughters – Mrs. Henry Zimmer, Mrs. Henry Sturm, Mrs. George Niebel, Mrs. George Yackle, Mrs. Robert Bowman (all this vicinity), Mrs. Kurzer (Sebewaing) Siblings: Comments: She had been sick the last 7 months. She came to McKinley Twp. and settled on a farm now occupied by Mr. Bowman. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Stanley Allen Schubach Birth: June 30, 1908 in McKinley Twp. Death: Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 at St. Luke’s Hosp. (Saginaw) - 90 years Marriage: Dec. 25, 1930 to Florence A. Fritz at Bay Port Cemetery: Caseville Twp. Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 5 daughters, 23 grandchildren, 40 greatgrandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren Children: 1 son – Jack (Elkton) 5 daughters - Mrs. Oliver (Eunice) Leitch, Anna Marie Krohn (Elkton), Mrs. Robert (Selma) Thiel, Carolyn Young and her friend Dennis Champagne (Pigeon), Ila Waller (Clinton Twp.) Siblings: Comments: His parents were Frederick and Anna Bills Schubach. He lived and farmed in the McKinley and Oliver Twp. area all his life, retiring in 1973. The couple had spent their winters at their Texas home. He was a charter member and helped to build the Indian Trails Riding Club. He served on the Huron County Fair Board for many years. He was the director at Michigan Sugar Co. and Michigan Livstock Exchange. Other civic affairs are in the article. The funeral service was Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998. He was preceded in death by a grandson - Gary (Judge) Leitch, and 3 sisters - Orpha Schmuhle, Amiela Richmond, and Estella Tibbits. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Floyd Schubel Birth: In 1890 Death: Tues., June 12, 1928 - 38 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: June 15, 1928 Survivors: Wife, 6-year-old son, parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters (not listed) Children: Siblings: Comments: He was superintendent at the Port Crescent Sand & Fuel Co. He was killed when he was buried beneath hundreds of ton of sand. Frank Smeader and John Strozeski were partly buried, too.
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Name: Mrs. Charles Schuch Maiden: Anna Sohia Lambrecht Birth: Sept. 21, 1868 in Bay City Death: Sun., Jan. 25, 1920 - 52 years Marriage: Oct. 31, 1899 to Charles Schuch Cemetery: Newspaper: Jan. 30, 1920 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 2 daughters, 2 brothers Children: 1 son - Edward 2 daughters - Clara and Florence Siblings: 2 brothers - Gustave and Theodore Comments: She lived in Fairhave Twp. She died of a heart attack. She came to Sebewaing as a child. The funeral was at the Evangelical Church, Rev. C. G. Kaatz officiated.
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Name: Minnie Schuder Maiden: Minnie Finger Birth: (no date) in Tonawanda, NY Death: Week of July 1, 1927 Marriage: (no date) to Charles Schuder Cemetery: Newspaper: July 1, 1927 Survivors: Sister - Mrs. John Diefenbach (Pigeon) (A list of survivors is in the small article.) Children: Siblings: Comments: Her husband managed a furniture store in Berne. She lived in Sebewaing for 38 years.
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Name: Adolph August Henry Schuette Birth: Nov. 17, 1918 in Pigeon Death: Wed., June 20, 2001 at Courtney Manor (Bad Axe) - 82 years Marriage: May 29, 1943 to Gertrude Marie Christine Richter in Pigeon Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: July 3, 2001 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters, 14 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandsons, several nephews and nieces Children: 2 sons – Paul (Pigeon), Herbert (Winston-Salem, NC) 4 daughters - Mrs. Jose (Catherine) Garcia (Ypsilanti), Mrs. Arthur (Miriam) Belding (Norway, MI), Margaret Schuette (Kalamazoo), Mrs. Jack (Elizabeth) Tinker (Chester, CT) Siblings: Comments: His parents were August and Caroline Boehner Schuette. He was a farmer throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and playing chess. He was Boy Scout leader in Pigeon for many years. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers – Lawrence, Roland, and Martin; and by 3 sisters - Herta Frederick, Meta Schuette, and Dorothea Schuette. The funeral service was Tuesday, July 10, 2001. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Albert H. Schuette Birth: Feb. 17, 1904 in Elkton Death: Jan. 18, 1998 at Huron Medical Care Facility (Bad Axe) - 93 years Marriage: 1st June 14, 1928 to Matilda Schulz in Pigeon, who died Nov. 12, 1937 nd 2 Feb. 19, 1938 to Frances Loeffler at Sebewaing, who died March 8, 1990 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 2 sons, 4 daughters, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 2 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren Children: 2 sons – Elmer (Pigeon), Clare (Cass City) 4 daughters - Eunice Richmond (Bay Port), Mrs. Ben (Gertrude) Crump (Hemlock), Mrs. Wilson (Beatrice) Marsh (Imlay City), Mrs. Cary (Alice) Marsh (Stevensville) Siblings: 2 brothers – Carl, Walter S. (both Elkton); 2 sisters - Mrs. Fred (Olga) Renn (Pigeon), Hulda Baur (Bay Port); 2 sisters-in-law Ann Schuette, Viola Schuette (both Elkton); 1 brother-in-law - John Loeffler Comments: His parents were Christoph and Sophia Bergman Schuette. He was a crop and dairy farmer throughout his lifetime. He served as director for 45 years on Sebewaing Mutual Fire Insurance Group. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers – Otto, Herman, Edward, Ernst, and Ervin; and by 1 son-in-law - Fred Richmond. The funeral service was Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Albert Schuette Maiden: Mathildo Schulz Birth: Jan. 15, 1906 in Winsor Death: Friday, Nov. 12, 1937 at Howell Sanitarium - 31 years Marriage: June 14, 1928 to Albert Schuette Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Nov. 19, 1937 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 1 brother, 2 sisters Children: 1 son - Elmer Siblings: 1 brother – William; 2 sisters – Esther, Mrs. Ed Voss Comments: She was taking treatments at the sanitarium. She was the daughter of M&M William Schulz. She lived mile south and 1 mile east of Pigeon.
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Name: Arnold W. Schuette, Sr. Birth: Nov. 29, 1905 in Pigeon Death: Sunday, Oct. 3, 1976 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 70 years Marriage: Sept. 5, 1931 to Amanda M. Wurst in Pigeon Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran, Berne Newspaper: Oct. 7, 1976 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, 15 grandchildren Children: 3 sons – Harvey, Arnold (both Pigeon), Orville (Bay Port) 3 daughters - Mrs. Don (Lorraine) Metzger (Owendale), Mrs. LeRoy (Genevieve) Bueschlen (Pigeon), Mrs. Ronald (Noel) Wichert (Pigeon) Siblings: 4 brothers – Paul, William, Gerhardt, Werner (none local); 4 sisters (listed but not local) Comments:
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Name: August Schuette Birth: Oct., 1883 in Hanover, Germany Death: Friday, Jan. 5, 1962 at Rapson Rest Home (Pigeon) - 78 years Marriage: Nov. 8, 1912 to Caroline Boehner at Pigeon Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Jan. 11, 1962 Survivors: Wife, 4 sons, 3 daughters, 3 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 4 sons – Martin, Adolph (both Pigeon), Lawrence (VA), Roland (Detroit) 3 daughters - Mrs. Paul (Herta) Fredericks (Detroit), Miss Dorothy Schuette (Detroit), Miss Meta Schuette (CA) Siblings: 3 brothers – Henry, Chris, William (all 3 Pigeon); 2 sisters Mrs. Anna Buchholz, Mrs. Marie Trost (both Pigeon) Comments: He died from an extended illness. He came to Pigeon in 1893. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. August Schuette Maiden: Caroline Boehner Birth: June 10, 1891 in Pigeon Death: Monday, Aug. 12, 1974 at Bi-County Hosp. (Warren) - 83 years Marriage: Nov. 8, 1912 to August Schuette, who died Jan. 5, 1962 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 15, 1974 Survivors: 3 sons, 3 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren Children: 3 sons – Adolph, Martin (both Pigeon), Lawrence (VA) 3 daughters - Mrs. Herta Frederick, Miss Dorothea Schuette (both Detroit), Miss Meta Schuette (CA) Siblings: Comments: One son, Ronald, died in 1964.
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Name: Mrs. August Schuette Maiden: Birth: In 1852 Death: Week of Nov. 22, 1907 - 55 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Nov. 22, 1907 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: She lived in Winsor.
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Name: Christine Marie Schuette Birth: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1964 at Scheurer Hospital Death: Friday, Aug. 14, 1964 at University Hosp. (Ann Arbor) - 2 days Marriage: Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran Newspaper: Aug. 20, 1964 Survivors: Parents - M&M Orville Schuette, 2 brothers, grandparents M&M Harold Britt (Pigeon) and M&M Arnold Schuette (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: 2 brothers – Todd, Timothy (both at home) Comments:
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Name: Christoph H. Schuette Birth: Oct. 31, 1879 in Hanover, Germany Death: Friday, Sept. 29, 1972 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 92 years Marriage: 1st Oct. 4, 1901 to Sophia Bergman, who died Dec. 24, 1951 2nd Feb. 14, 1953 to Mrs. Mina Brown Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Oct. 5, 1972 Survivors: Wife, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 2 step-daughters, 1 sister, 38 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren Children: 5 sons – Walter (Sebewaing), Albert, Ernest, Ervin (all 3 Pigeon), Carl (Elkton) 2 daughters - Mrs. Hulda Baur (Bay Port), Mrs. Olga Renn (Pigeon) 2 step-daughters - Mrs. Isabell Newman (Pigeon), Mrs. Flounce Allen (Saginaw) Siblings: Mrs. Anna Buchholz (Pigeon) Comments: Three sons preceded him in death. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Christ Schuette Maiden: Sophia Bergman Birth: Dec. 23, 1879 in Hanover, Germany Death: Monday, Dec. 24, 1951 - 72 years Marriage: Oct. 4, 1901 to Christ Schuette Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 28, 1951 Survivors: Husband, 7 sons, 2 daughters, 4 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 7 sons – Walter, Carl (both Elkton), Ervin (Owendale), Albert, Ernest, Edward, Howard (all 4 Pigeon) 2 daughters - Mrs. Olga Renn (Pigeon), Mrs. Hulda Baur (Bay Port) Siblings: 4 brothers – Henry (Sebewaing), Gust, Adolph, William (all Bergman) (all 3 Pigeon); 2 sisters - Mrs. Doris Buchholz, Mrs. Fred Licht (both Pigeon) Comments: She died of an illness of 7 years. She came to Michigan at the age of 2 years. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in October of this year. She died the day after her birthday. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Christoph (Althea M.) Schuette Maiden: Birth: Dec. 3, 1883 in Winsor Twp. Death: Monday, March 24, 1975 at home in Pigeon - 91 years Marriage: 1st April 9, 1902 to Anthony Wilfong, who died in 1929 2nd Feb. 14, 1953 to Christoph Schuette, who died Sept. 29, 1972 Cemetery: Grandlawn Newspaper: March 27, 1975 Survivors: 2 daughters, 5 step-sons, 2 step-daughters, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 38 step-grandchildren, 78 step-greatgrandchildren, 8 step-great-great-grandchildren, 1 sister Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Florence Allen (Saginaw), Mrs. Alvin (Isabel) Newman (Pigeon) 5 step-sons – Walter (Sebewaing), Albert, Ernest, Ervin (Pigeon), Carl (Elkton) (all Schuette) 2 step-daughters - Mrs. Hulda Baur (Bay Port), Mrs. Olga Renn (Pigeon) Sibblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Ruth Richardson (Flint) Comments: Her 2 grandchildren are Donna Newman (NY City) and Loren Allen (Saginaw). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Dorothea Sophia Schuette Birth: Oct. 26, 1916 in Oliver Twp. Death: Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 at home in Pigeon - 84 years Marriage: Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Feb. 20, 2001 Survivors: 1 brother, 2 sisters-in-law, 3 nephews, 8 nieces Children: Siblings: 1 brother - Adolph Schuette (Pigeon); 2 sisters-in-law - Ruth Schuette (Pigeon), Catharine Schuette (PA) Comments: Her parents were August and Caroline Boehnet Schuette. She was a graduate of Pigeon High School. From 1944 -1980 she worked at Parke-Davis in Detooit, and also taught Sunday School at Salem Lutheran Church in Detroit. She loved to garden and care for flowers and travel. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers - Martin Lawrence and Roland; and by 2 sisters - Herta Frederick and Meta Schuette. The funeral service was Thurs., Feb. 15, 2001. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Edward Schuette Birth: Oct. 21, 1909 in Elkton Death: Saturday, April 18, 1964 at home near Pigeon - 54 years Marriage: June 2, 1934 to Viola Heck at Pigeon Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: April 23, 1964 Survivors: Wife, 2 daughters, 2 granddaughters, father and step-mother - M&M Chris Schuette (Pigeon), 6 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 2 daughters - Mrs Ronald (Helen Ann) Greene (Pigeon), Miss Dorothy Schuette (at home) Siblings: 6 brothers – Walter, Carl (Elkton), Albert, Ernest, Herman, Ervin (all 4 Pigeon); 2 sisters - Mrs. Fred Renn (Pigeon), Mrs. Paul Baur (Bay Port) Comments: He died following an extended illness.
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Name: Ervin Henry Schuette Birth: April 26, 1917 in Elkton Death: Week of Jan. 14, 1996 (exact date not available) at home in Mio - 78 years Marriage: July 8, 1939 to Gladys Voss in Linkville Cemetery: Cremation Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 1 son, 3 daughters, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 grandsons, 1 greatgranddaughter, several nephews and nieces Children: 1 son - Ervin Henry, Jr. (North Branch) 3 daughters - Mrs. Howard (Joanne Ruth) Fuller (Clewiston, FL), Norma Jean Walters (Midland), Dr. Jane Lenore Schuette (Kalamazoo) Siblings: 3 brothers – Carl, Walter (both Elkton), Albert (Pigeon); 2 sisters - Mrs. Fred (Olga) Renn (Pigeon), Hulda Baur (Bay Port) Comments: He was formerly from Pigeon. His parents were Christ and Sophia Bergman Schuette. He farmed in Huron County until 1971, when he moved to Mio. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers – Ernest, Herman, Edward, and Otto. A memorial service was on Friday, Jan. 19, 1996 from Cross Lutheran Church. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Gerald Lee Schuette Birth: Death: (no date) at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - infant Marriage: Cemetery: Lutheran, Pigeon Newspaper: Jan. 27, 1939 Survivors: Parents - M&M Walter Schuette, 1 brother, 2 sisters (not listed) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died after a short illness.
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Name: Herman Schuette Birth: Mar. 16, 1911 in Oliver Twp. Death: Sunday, June 1, 1969 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 58 years Marriage: Aug. 26, 1933 to Ann Kumaus in Linkville Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: June 5, 1969 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 3 daughters, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, father and step-mother - M&M Chris Schuette (Pigeon), 7 grandchildren Children: 1 son – Robert (Bay City) 3 daughters – Shirley, Janet, Carol (none local) Siblings: 5 brothers – Walter, Carl (both Elkton), Albert, Ernest, Ervin (all 3 Pigeon); 2 sisters - Mrs. Paul Bauer (Bay Port), Mrs. Fred Renn (Pigeon) Comments:
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Name: Henry Schuette Birth: Sept. 5, 1869 in Hanover, Germany Death: Friday, Aug. 3, 1962 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 92 years Marriage: April 10, 1896 to Marie Warraz, who died April 28, 1960 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 9, 1962 Survivors: 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 1 daughter - Miss Marie Schuette Siblings: 2 brothers – William, Chris (both Pigeon); 2 sisters - Mrs. Marie Trost, Mrs. Anna Buchholz (both Pigeon) Comments: He died following an extended illness. He came to Winsor Twp. at the age of 19 years.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Schuette Maiden: Birth: Oct. 3, 1867 in Hanover, Germany Death: Thursday, April 28, 1960 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 92 years Marriage: April 10, 1896 to Henry Schuette Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: May 5, 1960 Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter - Marie Children: Siblings: Comments: She died following a short illness. She came to Huron County in 1893.
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Name: Henry W. Schuette Birth: April 30, 1897 Winsor Twp. Death: March 25, 1927 at home 1-1/2 miles west of Pigeon - 30 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: April 1, 1927 Survivors: Parents - M&M Henry Schuette, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 1 sister - Marie Comments: He died after an illness of 6 years. He spent his whole life in Pigeon, except for 1 year in New Mexico for health.
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Name: Martin Frederick Schuette Birth: Dec. 6, 1924 in Oliver Twp. Death: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 at home in Oliver Twp. - 75 years Marriage: May 19, 1951 to Ruth L. Depping in Saginaw Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Wife, 3 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 1 brother-in-law, 2 grandchildren, several nephews and nieces Children: 3 daughters - Mrs. William (Patricia Ann) Shaffer (Nashville, TN), Miss Janice Schuette (Ann Arbor), Mrs. Randall (Mary L.) Caister (Grass Lake) Siblings: 1 brother – Adolph, 1 sister - Dorothea Schuette, 1 brother-inlaw - Louis Depping (TX) Comments: His parents were August and Caroline Boehner Schuette. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers - Lawrence and Roland, and by 2 sisters - Herta Frederick and Meta Schuette. He was a farmer. The funeral service was Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Walter C. Schuette Birth: June 30, 1902 in Oliver Twp. Death: Oct. 6, 2001 at Huron Co. Medical Care Facility (Bad Axe) - 99 years Marriage: 1st May 21, 1925 to Alma Voss in Kilmanagh, who died in March, 1969 nd 2 in 1970 to (no name), who died in 1993 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Oct. 10, 2001 Survivors: 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 step-daughter, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren Children: 2 sons – Dale, Donald (both Elkton) 2 daughters - Mrs. Junior (Elna Mae) Kanyak (Fenton), Joyce Rosenthal (Elkton) l step-daughter - Susan Brueggeman (Rochester) Siblings: 1 brother – Carl; 2 sisters - Hulda Baur, Mrs. Fred (Olga) Renn; 2 sisters-in-law - Viola Schuette, Ann Schuette Comments: His parents were Christoph and Sophia Bergman Schuette. He was a farmer in Huron County and Chandler Twp. His years of hard work have grown into a corporation of the present and his legacy for the future. He was a very active person in many civic affairs, which are listed in the article. He was preceded in death by 2 sons – Gerald and Richard; by 2 daughters - Nelda Schuette and Arlene Fritz; by a grandson – Alan; by 6 brothers – Albert, Otto, Ernst, Edward, Herman, and Ervin; and by 1 step-son - Robert Brueggeman. The funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Walter Schuette Maiden: Alma Voss Birth: July 4, 1906 in Fairhaven Twp. Death: Tuesday, March 11, 1969 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 62 years Marriage: May 21, 1925 to Walter Schuette at Berne Church Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: March 13, 1969 Survivors: Husband, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 17 grandchildren Children: 3 sons – Richard (E. Tawas), Dale, Donald (both Elkton) 3 daughters - Mrs. Arlington Fritz (Owendale), Mrs. Junior Kanyak (Fenton), Miss Joyce Schuette (Bay City) Siblings: 2 brothers - Fred Voss (Bay Port), Edward Voss (Pigeon); 1 sister - Mrs. Otto Fluegge (Pigeon) Comments:
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Name: Mrs. Walter Schuette Maiden: Ella Liken Brueggeman Birth: April 17, 1902 in Sebewaing Twp. Death: Feb. 21, 1993 at Sunny Acres Nursing Center (Bad Axe) - 90 years Marriage: 1st April 20, 1930 to Carl Brueggeman in Sebewaing, who died July 23, 1965 nd 2 April 2, 1970 to Walter Schuette Cemetery: Northlawn in Sebewaing Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Husband, 1 daugher-in-law – Susan, 1 grandson, 1 brother, 1 sister Children: (Step-children are mentioned in her son’s, Robert Brueggeman’s, death notice.) Siblings: 1 brother - Clarence (Sebewaing), 1 sister - Florence Thede (Sebewaing) Comments: She died following a lengthy illness. Her parents were John E. and Hanna Witkovsky Liken. She had been employed as a clerk in the John C. Liken Store, and John Rummel and Company, and later for Art Best Tackle Co., all in Sebewaing, before retiring many years ago. Her civic affairs are listed in the article. She was preceded in death by 1 son – Robert; by 1 brother - Alfred Liken; by 1 step-son Richard Schuette; and by 1 step-daughter -Arlen Fritz. The funeral was Wed., Feb. 24, 1993. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Daughter of M&M William Schuette Birth: June, 1909 Death: Week of Dec. 17, 1909 - 6 months Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 17, 1909 Survivors: Parents - M&M William Schuette Children: Siblings: Comments: The funeral was at Pigeon Lutheran.
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Name: Son of M&M William Schuette Birth: Death: Thurs., Oct. 18, 1928 - 5 years Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon Lutheran Newspaper: Oct. 26, 1928 Survivors: Parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters Children: Siblings: 5 brothers – Arnold, Paul, William, Gerhardt, Werner; 4 sisters – Alma, Louisa, Lydia, Viola Comments: He was killed Thursday afternoon of last week when the feed table of a bean threasher fell on him, crushing his skull. The family lived 1-1/2 miles west of Pigeon.
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Name: William Schuette Birth: Dec. 10, 1876 in Hanover, Germany Death: Mon., March 15, 1965 at his son’s (Arnold’s) home - 88 years Marriage: Nov. 20, 1903 to Wilhemina Bolzmann, who died Oct. 3, 1953 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: March 18, 1965 Survivors: 5 sons, 4 daughters, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren Children: 5 sons – Paul (Detroit), Arnold (Pigeon), William (Romeo), Werner (Utica), Gerhardt (Emmett) 4 daughters – (listed but not local) Siblings: 1 brother – Chris; 2 sisters - Mrs. Marie Trost, Mrs. Anna Buchholz (all 3 Pigeon) Comments: He died of a short illness. He had been living with Arnold. He came to the US in his youth. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. William Schuette Maiden: Wilelmina Bolzman Birth: Oct. 2, 1985 in Sebewaing Death: Saturday, Oct. 3, 1953 - 68 years Marriage: Nov. 20, 1903 to William Schuette Cemetery: Silver Lawn, Sebewaing Newspaper: Oct. 9, 1953 Survivors: Husband, 5 sons, 4 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister Children: 5 sons – Arnold (Pigeon), Paul (East Detroit), William (Romeo), Gerhardt (Emmett), Werner (Cass City) 4 daughters – (listed but not local) Siblings: 1 brother - Fred Bolzman (Unionville), 1 sister - Mrs. Mary Decker (Livonia) Comments: She was killed Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. She was struck by a car driven by Edgar W. Fletcher at Bay Port on M142 west of the village limits. She was walking on the road. Both were going the same direction. He did not see her. Her birthday was the day before this accident. The couple would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary next month. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Daughter of Albert Schultz Birth: Death: Sat., July 27, 1901 Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Aug. 2, 1901 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: She died in a wagon accident. There’s more in the article.
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Name: Albert Schultz Birth: In 1855 Death: Fri., Feb. 8, 1918 at State Instruction at Pontiac - 62 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Feb. 8, 1918 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters Children: Siblings: Comments: He died of pneumonia.
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Name: Amelia Schultz Birth: In 1890 Death: Thurs., May 1, 1913 - 23 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: May 2, 1913 Survivors: Parents - M&M Albert Schultz, 1 brother, 2 sisters Children: Siblings: Comments: She lived in McKinley. She was sick 3 days. Her cause of death was appendicitis.
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Name: Mrs. August Schultz Maiden: Birth: In 1838 in Germany Death: Sat., Jan. 14, 1905 - 67 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Jan. 20, 1905 Survivors: Husband and children Children: 4 sons and 4 daughters Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Charles Schultz Birth: In 1828 Death: Week of Dec. 13, 1901 - 73 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 13, 1901 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He lived west of Berne.
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Name: Delta A. K. Schultz Birth: In 1856 Death: May 28, 1925 - 69 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: June 26, 1925 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He was well known in these parts up to 1910, some 15 years ago.
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Name: Mrs. Elizabeth Schultze Maiden: Birth: 1833 in Germany Death: Week of Feb. 2, 1917 at her son’s home - 84 years Marriage: (no date) to (no name), who died in 1905 Cemetery: Berne Newspaper: Feb. 2, 1917 Survivors: 1 son - Henry Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after an illness of 6 months. She settled in this country 32 years ago in 1885.
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Name: Fred Schultz Birth: Sept. 24, 1868 in St. Clair County Death: Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1932 at home in Winsor Twp. - 64 years Marriage: 1894 to Louise Damm Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 30, 1932 Survivors: Wife, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Agnes Fritz (Winsor), Mrs. Amanda Lawrence (Pontiac) Siblings: 2 brothers – William (Winsor Twp.), Albert (Midland); 3 sisters - Mrs. Louis Rather (Alma), Mrs. William Henne (Saginaw), Mrs. Robert Stortz (Jackson) Comments: He died while sitting in a chair shaving. He came to Winsor Twp. in 1881. He moved to Pigeon in 1914, some 18 years ago. The funeral was from the First Methodist Church.
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Name: Mrs. Fred Schultz Maiden: Louise Damm Birth: Oct. 8, 1873 in Oldenburg, East Prussia, Germany Death: Wed., Sept. 30, 1945 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 72 years Marriage: Nov. 14, 1894 to Fred Schultz in Elkton, who died in Dec., 1932 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Nov. 2, 1945 Survivors: 2 daughters, 1 brother, 2 sisters Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Robert Lawrence (Pontiac), Mrs. John Fritz (Winsor Twp.) Siblings: 1 brother - William Damm (Pigeon); 2 sisters - Mrs. Mary Steinman (Pigeon), Mrs. Anna Steigman (Lansing) Comments: She died after spending 4 weeks in the hospital.
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Name: George L. Schultz Birth: June 21, 1879 in Camden, Ohio Death: Wed., Nov. 16, 1932 at St. Mary’s Hosp. (Saginaw) - 53 years Marriage: March 24, 1914 to Edna Lamm Cemetery: Richmond, IN Newspaper: Nov. 18, 1932 Survivors: Wife, 7 children, mother Children: Siblings: Comments: He was subject to heart attacks for over a year. He resided in Pigeon from 1922 to 1923. He was employed in Black's Store. He moved to Caseville in 1924. Burial was the location of his old home. (Large article)
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Name: Gerard Schultz Birth: Feb. 11, 1902 in Missouri Death: April 14, 1974 at Holy Family Hosp. (Mt. Prospect, IL) - 72 years Marriage: Aug. 22, 1928 to Jennie Brumley in Missouri Cemetery: Grandlawn in Pigeon Newspaper: April 18, 1974 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons (who are listed in article but not local) Children: Siblings: Comments: M&M Schultz had been in the Chicago area visiting a relative. He came to Michigan in 1955 and lived in Elkton. He was the author of several books: "Walls of Flame", "The New History of Michigan's Thumb", “A Pictorial History Michigan Thumb". He was a full-time librarian at Elkton-Pigeon-BayPort School, and retired in 1967. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Gustave Schultz Birth: 1876 in St. Clair County Death: Week of May 10, 1912 - 36 years Marriage: 1907 to Miss Henrietta Hoppe Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: May 10, 1912 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, 4 brothers Children: Siblings: 4 brothers – Albert, John, Fred, William Comments: He died of typhoid fever. He was a resident of this vicinity for 29 years. One brother, Charles, died last Saturday at the age of 54 years at Linwood of the same typhoid fever.
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Name: Hannah Schultz Maiden: Birth: In 1839 in Germany Death: Week of July 29, 1910 at her son’s (August’s) home - 71 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: July 29, 1910 Survivors: 6 sons, 5 daughters Children: 6 sons - William, Gustave, Albert, Fred (all Pigeon), Charles (Bay Port), John (unknown) 5 daughters - Mrs. August Hoppe, Mrs. T. O'Leary, Mrs Louis Rather, Mrs. Robert Stortz, Mrs. William Henn Siblings: Comments: Eight weeks ago she suffered a paralytic stroke.
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Name: Henry Schultz Birth: 1831 in Germany Death: Week of March 8, 1912 - 81 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 8, 1912 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He came to the township in 1887. The funeral was at the Berne Lutheran Church.
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Name: Henry F. Schultz Birth: 1868 in Germany Death: Week of June 23, 1911 - 43 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: June 23, 1911 Survivors: Wife, son, aged father Children: Siblings: Comments: He had been ailing for 2 years.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Wurtz Schultz Maiden: Joanna Mellick Birth: Sept. 30, 1876 in Zurick, Ontario Death: March 14, 1951 at Schillinger Nursing Home (Pigeon) - 74 years Marriage: 1st Oct. 19, 1895 to Jacob Wurtz in Crediton, Ontario, who died Nov. 19, 1928 nd 2 in 1930 to Henry Schultz, who died Jan. 2, 1948 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: March 16, 1951 Survivors: (A list of surviors is in the short article.) Children: Siblings: Comments: She had an illness of 10 years.
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Name: Henry Schultz Birth: Oct. 28, 1864 in Morristown, Ontario Death: Jan. 2, 1948 at his daughter’s (Mrs. Claubuesch’s) home - 83 years Marriage: (no date) to Louise Winer, who died in 1928 Cemetery: Colfax, Bad Axe Newspaper: Jan. 9, 1948 Survivors: 2 daughters Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Perle Hess, Mrs. Bertha Clabuesch (both Pigeon) Siblings: Comments: He died following an illness of 7 years. He came to the area 58 years ago, and lived here until his time of death. Many years ago he was a funeral director and furniture dealer in Owendale.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Schultz Maiden: Louise Winer Birth: Aug. 6, 1864 in Morriston, Ontario Death: Tues., Sept. 27, 1927 at home - 63 years Marriage: 1884 to Henry Schultz Cemetery: Newspaper: Sept. 30, 1927 Survivors: Husband, 2 daughters, 3 brothers Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Ernest Clabuesch, Mrs. E. F. Hess (both Pigeon) Siblings: 3 brothers - William Winer, Eli Winer (Ontario), David (Vanderbilt, MI) Comments: She died after an illness of 11 months of cancer. In 1889 she came to Pigeon and lived 1 year. Then she moved to Elkton until 1903. Then she returned to Pigeon. She was a member of the Evangelical Church. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Herman Schultz Birth: In 1895 Death: Week of May 23, 1913 - 18 years Marriage: Cemetery: Berne Lutheran Newspaper: May 23, 1913 Survivors: Henry F. Schultz Children: Siblings: Comments: He lived in Oliver Township. He died of diphtheria.
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Name: Louis Schultz Birth: Sept. 9, 1858 in Ypsilanti, MI Death: Sat., Oct. 15, 1921 at home - 63 years Marriage: March 8, 1889 to Bertha Radoff Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Oct. 21, 1921 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 brothers Children: 1 son - Otto (Pigeon) 2 daughters - Mrs. Laura Kipfer, Mrs. Clara Pascke (Detroit) Siblings: 3 brothers – Adolph, Henry, Charles (California) Comments: He underwent an operation for bladder trouble, and never recovered from the operation. When he was a small boy, his parents moved to Old Bay Port Colony.
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Name: Warner T. (Gov) Schultz Birth: Oct. 19, 1907 in Winsor Twp. Death: Sunday, Dec. 20, 1981 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 74 years Marriage: 1st Jan. 14, 1931 to Iva Jean at Elkton, who died April 26, 1967 2nd Sept. 3, 1969 to Berhta Butsch in Pigeon Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 11 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren, 4 step-sons Children: 1 son - Warner J. (WY) 1 daughter - Mrs. Herbert (Dorothy) Bills (Cass City) 4 step-sons – Carl Stahl (Bellaire), John Stahl (Tillamook, OR), James Butsch (Santa Cruz, CA), Greg Butsch (Portland, OR) 1 step-daughter - Sally Butsch (Tillamook, OR) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Viola Peterson (Mayville) Comments: His parents were Gustave and Henretta Hoppe Schultz. In 1972 he retired from the Huron Co. Road Commission. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Mrs. Pete (Betty) Belding. The funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1981. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Warner Schultz Maiden: Iva Jean Birth: July 23, 1910 in Caseville Death: Wed., April 26, 1967 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 56 years Marriage: Jan. 14, 1931 to Warner Schultz at Elkton Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: May 4, 1967 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 2 daughters, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, 1 halfbrother, 9 grandchildren Children: 1 son - Warner Jr. (MSU) 2 daughters - Mrs. Elwyn (Betty) Belding (Pigeon), Mrs. Herbert (Jean) Bills (Cass City) Siblings: 4 brothers - Milo Jean (Flint), Robert Jean (Otisville), George Jean, John Jean (both Caseville); 4 sisters - Mrs. Amos Cummings (Elkton), Mrs. Henry Lewis (Freeland), Mrs. Russel Foster (Pt. Austin), Mrs. Francis Southland (North Branch); 1 half-brother - William Johnson (Caseville) Comments: She died unexpectly following a short illness. Her parents were George & Minnie Jean. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: William Schultz Birth: Aug. 18, 1840 in Germany Death: March 10, 1925 at home in Winsor Twp. - 85 years Marriage: 1873 to Elizabeth Kruse, who died in 1899 Cemetery: Newspaper: March 13, 1925 Survivors: 3 sons Children: 3 sons – William, Fred, Henry (all Winsor Twp.) Siblings: Comments: He resided in Winsor Twp. for 32 years.
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Name: Mrs. William Schultz Maiden: Birth: Death: Feb., 1899 - 50 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Feb. 3, 1899 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: She was Lutheran.
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Name: William F. Schultz Birth: In 1865 Death: Sat., Dec. 21, 1928 - 63 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 28, 1928 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He had a short illness of pneumonia. He was the manager of the Franklin Hotel at Saginaw. He spent practically all his life in Saginaw. In 1915 and 1916 he managed the Hotel Heasty in this village.
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Name: William F. Schultz Birth: 1854 in St. Clair, MI Death: Sept. 11, 1934 at Hubbard Mem. Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 80 years Marriage: 1899 to Lavina Hoppe Cemetery: Newspaper: Sept. 14, 1934 Survivors: Wife, 1 brother, 2 sisters Children: Siblings: 1 brother – Albert; 2 sisters - Mrs. Louis Rather (Alma), Mrs. Robert Stortz (Jackson) Comments: In 1882 he ran a blacksmith shop and potash factory.
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Name: Mrs. William Schultz Maiden: Augusta Alvina Hoppe Birth: 1855 in Germany Death: Wednesday, April 27, 1938 at her niece’s home - 83 years Marriage: 1896 to William Schultz, who died several years ago Cemetery: Sebewaing Newspaper: April 29, 1938 Survivors: Niece and her husband - M&M Harry Brockett (who lived northwest of Pigeon) Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after an illness of several years. She came to the US in 1869.
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Name: Winer Schultz Birth: In 1894 Death: Sat., April 1, 1904 - 10 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: April 1, 1904 Survivors: Parents - Mr. & Mrs. Henry Schultz Children: Siblings: Comments: He drowned in the flood water west of the Pigeon railroad bridge.
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Name: August Schulz Birth: Jan. 13, 1833 in Prussia, Germany Death: Fri., July 6, 1928 at his daughter’s home - 95 years Marriage: 1875 to Lena Dietzel, who died in 1905 Cemetery: Grace Lutheran Newspaper: July 13, 1928 Survivors: 1 daughter - Katie (Morenci, MI, located on the Ohio and Michigan border) (the only survivor mentioned) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died after a short illness. He came to the US and settled in Sturgis in 1863, some 65 years ago. In 1873 he came to Huron County and settled on a farm where Harry Kretzschmer now occupies, northwest of Pigeon.
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Name: Fred H. Schulz Birth: May 19, 1877 in Hanover, Germany Death: Monday, April 23, 1962 at home near Pigeon - 84 years Marriage: Nov. 15, 1907 to Mary Lange in Pigeon, who died Nov. 28, 1954 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: April 26, 1962 Survivors: 1 daughter - Ida (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: Comments: He died of a lingering illness. He came to Huron, near Pigeon, at the age of 16 years.
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Name: Mrs. Fred H. Schulz Maiden: Marie K. Lange Birth: Oct. 2, 1881 in Baven, Hanover, Germany Death: Sunday, Nov. 28, 1954 - 73 years Marriage: Nov. 15, 1907 to Fred H. Schulz at Pigeon Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 2, 1954 Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter - Ida (at home), 3 brothers, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 3 brothers – Henry (Ohio), William, Carl (both Pigeon); 1 sister - Sophie Lange (Pigeon) Comments: She died after a lingering illness. Her parents were M&M Henry Lange. She moved to Pigeon in 1906.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Schulz Maiden: Elizabeth Grimms Birth: Jan. 30, 1884 in Hanover, Germany Death: Sept. 12, 1965 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Trost’s) home - 81 years Marriage: Sept. 17, 1908 to Henry Ludwig Schulz, who died May 26, 1961 Cemetery: Newspaper: Sept. 16, 1965 Survivors: 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother, 27 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren Children: 3 sons – Harold (Pigeon), Werner (Argyle), Henry (Grandville) 3 daughters - Mrs. Howard (Leona) Fenske (Grand Rapids), Miss Louise Schulze (Grand Rapids), Mrs. Christ (Hilda) Trost (Pigeon) Siblings: 1 brother - William Grimms (California) Comments: She died following a lengthy illness. She lived in the Thumb most of her life. A sister, Mrs. Meta Buchholz, died in 1939.
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Name: Miss Ida M. Schulz Birth: Dec. 13, 1909 in Pigeon Death: April 10, 1997 at Scheurer Hosp. Long Term Care Unit (Pigeon) - 87 years Marriage: Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Several cousins and friends Children: Siblings: Comments: Her parents were Fred H. and Marie K. D. Lange Schulz. She loved gardening, and her many visits with family and friends. She was active in the Cross Lutheran Church Choir. The funeral service was Sat., April 12, 1997.
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Name: Adolph H. Schulze Birth: Feb. 5, 1899 in Pigeon Death: Oct. 16, 1997 at Gladwin Pines Nursing Home (Gladwin) - 98 years Marriage: Dec. 10, 1925 to Mollie A. Stein in Kilmanagh Cemetery: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran in Berne Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 5 daughters, 20 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren Children: 3 sons – Hilbert (Hillman), Duane (Pigeon), Marvin C. (Midland) 5 daughters - Mrs. Raymond (Dolores) Dinkel, Eileen Rehr (both Midland), Mrs. John (Elna Mae) Oesch, Florence Beck (Olivet), Diane Schulze (Taylor) Siblings: Comments: He was formerly from Pigeon. His parents were Henry and Doris Rathke Schulze. He was raised and educated in Pigeon and farmed his entire life. The funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Adolph Schulze Maiden: Millie A. Stein Birth: Sept. 4, 1905 in Linkville Death: Mon., March 18, 2002 at Tendercare in Midland - 96 years Marriage: Dec. 10, 1925 to Adolph Schulze in Kilmanagh, who died Oct. 16, 1997 Cemetery: Not available Newspaper: March 27, 2002 Survivors: 2 sons, 5 daughters, 20 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild Children: 2 sons – Hilbert (Hillman), Duane (Pigeon) 5 daughters - Dolores Dinkel (Midland), Eileen Behr (Midland), Elna Mae Oesch (Pigeon), Florence Beck (Olivet), Diane Schulze (Taylor) Siblings: Comments: Her parents were the late William & Bertha Muehme Stein. She was raised and educated in Linkville. The couple was married 72 years when he died. She lived in Bay City for 20 years before moving to Midland. She enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter - Marilyn Doyle; by 1 son - Marvin Schulze; by 2 brothers - Carl and William; and by 2 sisters - Rose Krohn and Florence Stein. The funeral was March 21st from the Wilson Miller Funeral Home. (This could be Midland. It does not say.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Alfred Schulze Birth: In 1927 Death: Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1943 - 16 years Marriage: Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Sept. 3, 1943 Survivors: Parents - M&M Fred Schulze, 1 brother, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 1 brother – Albert, 1 sister - Erma Comments: He died in an accident. He was driving tractor and he hit a culvert, throwing him in the ditch. The stones on the trailer struck him. He lived southeast of Pigeon.
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Name: Mrs. Herman E. Schulze Maiden: Margaret P. Beyer Birth: May 29, 1906 in Winsor Twp. Death: Sunday, Sept. 9, 1979 at her daughter’s home - 73 years Marriage: Sept. 20, 1930 to Herman E. Schulze at Bay Port Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran, Berne Newspaper: Sept. 13, 1979 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 2 grandchildren Children: 1 son - Dale H. Schulze (Evansville, IN) 1 daughter - Mrs. Joseph (Jean) Russo (Warren) Siblings: 2 brothers - Anton Beyer, Ewald Beyer (both Bay Port) Comments: The funeral was Sept. 12, 1979, from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Berne, with Rev. Philip K. Press officiating.
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Name: Fred A. Schulze Birth: May 4, 1901 in Germany Death: Saturday, Aug. 31, 1968 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 67 years Marriage: Jan. 9, 1925 to Frieda Trost Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: Sept. 5, 1968 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 4 sisters, 12 grandchildren Children: 1 son – Albert (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Mrs. Charles (Erma) Reed (Port Huron) Siblings: 1 brother – Otto (Pigeon); 4 sisters (3 in Germany, 1 in Chicago, listed but not local) Comments: He died following a 1-year illness. He came to Pigeon in 1922.
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Name: Henry Schulze Birth: In 1831 in McKinley Twp. Death: Week of March 24, 1905 - 74 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 24, 1905 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Henry Schulze Birth: June 17, 1861 in Province, Hanover, Germany Death: Monday, June 27, 1932 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 71 years Marriage: Aug. 25, 1894 to Doris Rathke Cemetery: Pigeon Lutheran Newspaper: July 1, 1932 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 2 daughters Children: 3 sons – Adolph, Herman (McKinley Twp.), Norman (at home) 2 daughters - Mrs. George Schnitker (Winsor), Mrs. Norman Strieter (McKinley Twp.) Siblings: Comments: He died after he had been seriously ill for 7 weeks. He came to the US at 23 years of age. He lived on a farm in McKinley Twp. until 1925. Then he moved to Pigeon.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Schulze Maiden: Doris Rathke Birth: Aug. 26, 1874 in Hanover, Germany Death: Wednesday, March 23, 1955 at home in Pigeon - 80 years Marriage: May 25, 1894 to Henry Schulze at Berne, who died June 27, 1932 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran, Pigeon Newspaper: March 31, 1955 Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother Children: 3 sons – Adolph, Herman, Norman (all Pigeon) 2 daughters - Mrs. Frieda Strieter (Saginaw), Mrs. Balinda Schnitker (Pigeon) Siblings: 1 brother - August Rathke (Pigeon) Comments: She died after a long illness. She came to the US in 1894. She moved to Pigeon in 1925.
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Name: Henry Schulz Birth: March 8, 1883 in Hanover, Germany Death: Friday, May 26, 1961 at home in Pigeon - 78 years Marriage: Sept. 17, 1908 to Elizabeth Grimm at Saginaw Cemetery: Cross Lutheran in Pigeon Newspaper: June 1, 1961 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother Children: 3 sons – Harold (Pigeon), Werner (Argyle), Henry (Grandville) 3 daughters - Mrs. Chris (Hilda) Trost (Pigeon), Mrs. Howard (Leona) Fenske (Grand Rapids) (last one not listed) Siblings: 1 brother - Fred A. Schulz (Pigeon) Comments: He died following a short illness.
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Name: Otto Schulze Birth: May 17, 1906 in Bombe, Germany Death: March 28, 1984 at Huron Medical Care Facility (Bad Axe) - 77 years Marriage: April 22, 1927 to Lydia Trost in Pigeon, who died Nov. 28, 1981 Cemetery: Cross Lutheran Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 sisters, 13 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren Children: 1 son - Arthur O. (Pigeon) 2 daughters - Mrs. Raymond (Eleanor) Tate (Pigeon), Mrs. Normand (Magdalene) Townley (Indianapolis, IN) Siblings: 3 sisters - Mrs. Emma Reglin, Mrs. Erna Wilkening, Mrs. Henne Kahle (all Germany) Comments: His parents were George and Marie Peters Schulze. He was active in the choir at Cross Lutheran Church. He farmed most of his life. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral service was Saturday, March 31, 1984. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: William Schulze Birth: 1874 in Germany Death: Saturday, April 18, 1936 at home south of Pigeon - 62 years Marriage: 1902 to Emma Roeber Cemetery: Pigeon Lutheran Newspaper: April 24, 1936 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 3 daughters, 2 brothers Children: 1 son – William 3 daughters - Mrs. Edward Voss, Mrs. Albert Schuette (both Winsor Twp.), Miss Esther (at home) Siblings: 2 brothers – Fred, Henry (both Winsor Twp.) Comments: He had been afflicted with rheumatism nearly 30 years, worst during the last year. He came in 1890, at the age of 16 years, to Winsor Twp.
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Name: Arrnold J. Schumacher Birth: Feb. 13, 1907 in Pigeon Death: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1959 at home - 51 years Marriage: (no date or name) Cemetery: Port Austin Twp. Newspaper: Jan. 22, 1959 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, mother - Mrs. William Schumacher (Pigeon), 1 brother, 3 sisters Children: 1 son - William (at home) 1 daughter - Mrs. Raymond Mayes (Port Austin) Siblings: 1 brother – Arthur (Pigeon); 3 sisters - Mrs. Harold Gobel (Bad Axe), Mrs. Marvin Garthe (Pigeon), Mrs. Leo Luedtke (Pigeon) Comments: He died suddenly after he suffered a heart attack. He was the Executive Vice-President of Port Austin State Bank. He had been in good health, but several years ago he had suffered a previous attack. He spent his boyhood in Pigeon. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Arthur J. Schumacher Birth: Jan. 12, 1909 in Pigeon Death: Thursday, Feb. 21, 1980 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 71 years Marriage: Aug. 26, 1930 to Mildred Burke in Bad Axe Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran, Berne Newspaper: Feb. 28, 1980 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 3 sisters, 1 granddaughter - Marie Children: 1 son - James A., and daughter-in-law - Janet (Pigeon) Siblings: 3 sisters - Mrs. Pearl Gobel (Bad Axe), Mrs. Leo (Marguerite) Luedtke, Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Garthe (both Pigeon) Comments: He was a lifetime merchant (Schumacher Meat Market). He was a former Mayor of Pigeon. His civic affairs are listed in the article. One brother, Arnold, died in 1959. Art's funeral was Feb. 24, 1980.
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Name: Helen Schumacher Birth: In 1906 Death: Week of November 7, 1913 - 7 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: November 7, 1913 Survivors: Parents - M&M Jacob Schumacher Children: Siblings: Comments: She died of diphtheria. The funeral was at the Berne Lutheran Church.
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Name: Jacob Schumacher Birth: June 2, 1870 in Zurich, Ontario Death: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1952 at home in Pigeon - 82 years Marriage: 1st in 1893 to Martha Decker, who died in 1917 2nd March 20, 1919 to Bertha Henne in Pontiac Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters, 1 step-son Children: 1 son – Leonard (Oklahoma) 2 daughters - Mrs. Laura Moore (CA), Mrs. Stella Woody (OR) 1 step-son - Frederick Gardner (Unionville) Siblings: Comments: He died after an illness of a few months. He came to Pigeon at the age of 19 years. He worked all this life as a stone mason, bricklayer, and plasterer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Jacob Schumacher Maiden: Martha Decher Birth: 1872 in Dashwood, Ontario Death: Sat., Feb 17, 1917 - 45 years Marriage: 1893 to Jacob Schumacher Cemetery: Berne Newspaper: Feb. 23, 1917 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 3 daughters, 3 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 1 son - Leonard 3 daughters - Clara (Detroit), Laura (Bay City), Stella Siblings: 3 brothers – Henry, Lawrence, Jacob; 2 sisters - Mrs. Otto Mavis (Sebewaing), Mrs. Wm. Gates (Sebewaing) Comments: She was ill for 3 years with consumption. In 1888 she came to this area.
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Name: Mrs. Jacob Schumacher Maiden: Bertha Henne Birth: Oct. 21, 1878 in Bay Port Death: Saturday, May 25, 1957 at home in Unionville - 78 years Marriage: March 20, 1919 to Jacob Schumacher, who died Oct. 22, 1952 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: May 30, 1957 Survivors: 1 son, 1 brother, 1 sister Children: 1 son - George Gardner (Lakeland, Michigan) Siblings: 1 brother - Frank Henne (Pigeon), 1 sister - Mrs. Hanna Schluchter (Ohio) Comments: She died following a short illness. She lived in Pigeon previous to 5 years ago.
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Name: William J. Schumacher Birth: May 22, 1883 in Dashwood, Ontario Death: Monday, Jan. 29, 1951 at home, S. Main St., Pigeon - 67 years Marriage: May 17, 1904 to Elizabeth Ann Krohn in Berne Cemetery: St. John’s Lutheran, Berne Newspaper: Feb. 2, 1951 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother Children: 2 sons – Arthur, Arnold 3 daughters - Mrs. Harold Goebel (Bad Axe), Mrs. Marvin Garthe, Mrs. Leo Luedtke (both Pigeon) Siblings: 1 brother – Jacob (Pigeon) Comments: He was ill several months. He came to Michigan at the age of 16 years. In his younger years he was a stone mason with his brother, Jacob, and built many buildings in Pigeon. In 1921 he left the masonry work to open a meat market, which he ran until the time of his death. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. William J. Schumacher Maiden: Elizabeth A. Krohn Birth: May 21, 1883 in Pigeon Death: Thursday, Aug. 1, 1974 at home in Pigeon - 91 years Marriage: May 17, 1904 to William J. Schumacher in Pigeon, who died Jan. 29, 1951 Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran, Berne Newspaper: Aug. 8, 1974 Survivors: 1 son, 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren Children: 1 son - Arthur J. 3 daughters - Mrs. Harold (Pearl) Goebel (Bad Axe), Mrs. Leo (Marguerite) Luedtke Jr. (Pigeon), Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Garthe (Pigeon) Siblings: Comments: A son, Arnold (Bill), died Jan. 12, 1959.
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Name: Charles Schutt Birth: Oct. 24, 1857 Death: April 29, 1916 at his daughter’s (Mrs. Dast’s) home - 59 years Marriage: 1877 to Lizzie Heck Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: May 12, 1916 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 3 daughters Children: 1 son - Arthur (Detroit) 3 daughters - Mrs. Paul Wachner, Mrs. Chris Dast (Bay Port Quarry), Mrs. Henry Stein (Sask., Canada) Siblings: Comments: His cause of death was stomach cancer.
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Name: Mrs. Charles Schutt Maiden: Elizabeth Hock Birth: May 29, 1857 in Germany Death: March 23, 1920 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Wachner’s) home - 73 years Marriage: April 30, 1876 to Charles Schutt, who died in 1916 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: March 26, 1920 Survivors: 1 son, 3 daughters, 2 brothers, 5 sisters Children: 1 son - Arthur 3 daughters - Mrs. Paul Wachner, Mrs. Chris Dast, Mrs. Henry Stein Siblings: (Brothers and sisters not listed) Comments: The article said 8 years she came to the US, and I’m not sure if this means she was 8 years old or it was 8 years ago.
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Name: Eustus "Tom" Schwalm Birth: (no date) in Pigon Death: (no date) at home in New Orleans, LA Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: March 5, 1948 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He died following a heart attack. At one time he operated a barber shop in Pigeon, and later a men’s clothing store in the building now occupied by Racheter & Wright.
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Name: Henry Schwalm Birth: 1849 near Hamburg, Ontario Death: Week of Nov. 29, 1912 - 63 years Marriage: 1874 to Mary Truemner Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Nov. 29, 1912 Survivors: Wife, 5 sons, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 5 sons – Solomon, Joseph, Edward, Eustus, William 1 daughter - Mrs. E. W. E. Bundscho Siblings: 2 brothers – Jacob, William (Sebewaing); 2 sisters – Mrs. Joseph Schluchter (Pigeon), Mrs. George Sting (Sebewaing) Comments: He had been ill with Brights Disease for 3 months. Twenty-eight years ago he moved to Unionville. After 4 years he moved to Pigeon. He was one of the first settlers of Pigeon. The funeral was at the Evangelical Church.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Schwalm Maiden: Mary Truemner Birth: Oct. 9, 1852 in Zurich, Ontario, Canada Death: Sunday, Jan. 21, 1923 at her son’s (Joseph’s) home - 71 years Marriage: 1876 to Henry Schwalm, who died Nov. 26, 1912 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Jan. 26, 1923 Survivors: 4 sons, 1 daughter Children: 4 sons - Sol (Port Huron), Joseph, William (Bad Axe), Thomas (Atlanta, GA) 1 daughter – Mrs. Kate Bundscho (Atlanta, GA) Siblings: 1 brother - William Truemner (Ontario); 2 sisters - Mrs. Pete Feschett, Mrs. John Bradley (ND) Comments: She died after an illness of several months. She lived in Unionville and Pigeon. In 1918 she went to Atlanta, Georgia, until last year. Then she returned to live with her son, Joseph, where she died. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Infant daughter of M&M Jacob Schwalm Birth: Death: Sun., June 26, 1927 - Infant Marriage: Cemetery: Bay Port Newspaper: July 1, 1927 Survivors: Parents - M&M Jacob Schwalm Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Jacob Schwalm Birth: Dec. 10, 1856 in East Zora, Ontario Death: Sat., Oct. 6, 1923 - 67 years Marriage: 1886 to Fredericka Kuhl Cemetery: Newspaper: Oct. 12, 1923 Survivors: Wife, 4 sons, 6 daughters, 1 brother, 2 sisters Children: 4 sons – Henry, Jacob, Wm., George 6 daughters - Mrs. Margaret Heck, Mrs. Catherine Hill, Mrs. Ricka Kinsel, Mrs. Anna Mitchel, Mrs. Viola Faber, Mrs. Emma Marotzke Siblings: 1 brother - William (Sebewaing); 2 sisters - Mrs. George Sting (Sebewaing), Mrs. Mary Schluchter (Constantine) Comments: He lived in Fairhaven Twp. He had an illness of several months. He came to the U.S. in 1875.
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Name: Mrs. Jacob Schwalm Maiden: Birth: Jan. 31, 1897 in Fairhaven Twp. Death: Thursday, March 28, 1963 at home in Caseville - 66 years Marriage: 1918 to Jacob Schwalm in Saginaw, MI Cemetery: Bay Port Newspaper: April 4, 1963 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 5 brothers Children: 2 sons – Basil (Akron), Gale (Caseville) 3 daughters - Mrs. June Henry (Caseville), Mrs. Eleanor Stewart (Bay City), Mrs. Freida Ricica (Saginaw) Siblings: 5 brothers – Arthur, William, Victor Henne (all 3 Bay Port), Gerald Henne (Pigeon) Comments: She died suddenly. Her parents were Anna Kuhl and William M. Henne. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Joseph Schwalm Birth: Feb. 20, 1873 in the vicinity of Pigeon Death: Wed., April 17, 1946 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 73 years Marriage: (no date) to Clara Thiel Cemetery: Newspaper: April 19, 1946 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 son – Orville (Ann Arbor) 2 daughters - Mrs. Fred Etzler (Bad Axe), Mrs. Lewis Duerr (Manistee) Siblings: 3 brothers – Eustus (GA), Edward (Pt. Austin), William (NY); 1 sister - Mrs. Kate Bundscho (NY) Comments: He died after he was taken ill on Tuesday and operated on. He spent his boyhood in Pigeon, and moved to Bad Axe in 1911.
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Name: Mrs. Joseph Schwalm Maiden: Birth: Oct. 6, 1878 in Zorra Twp., Ontario Death: Sunday, Sept. 27, 1964 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 85 years Marriage: Sept. 11, 1901 to Joseph Schwalm, who died April 17, 1946 Cemetery: Colfax in Bad Axe Newspaper: Oct. 1, 1964 Survivors: 2 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister, 4 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren Children: 2 daughters (listed but not local) Siblings: 1 brother - Ezra Thiel (Sandusky), 1 sister - Mrs. Ida Smith (Flint) Comments: She died following a short illness. She came with her late parents M&M Pete Thiel to Winsor Twp. near Pigeon. She has lived in Bad Axe the last 50 years. Her husband was a Bad Axe city recorder. One son, Orville, died Aug. 2, 1961. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Solomon Schwalm Birth: July 30, 1875 in Zurich, Ontario Death: Fri., July 18, 1924 at his brother’s (Edward’s) home) - 49 years Marriage: 1897 to Bertha Anklam, who died in 1917 Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: July 25, 1924 Survivors: 1 daughter, 4 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 daughter - Helen (Detroit) Siblings: 4 brothers - Joseph (Bad Axe), Edward (Port Huron), Eustus, William (Atlanta, GA); 1 sister - Kate Bundscho (Atlanta, GA) Comments: He had been ill 1 year with throat cancer. In 1884 he came with his parents M&M Henry Schwalm to Berne. He spent all of his life in the vicinity.
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Name: Mrs. Solomon Schwalm Maiden: Bertha Anklam Birth: 1878 in Saginaw, Michigan Death: Wed., Nov. 27, 1918 at home in Pigeon - 40 years Marriage: 1897 to Solomon Schwalm Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Dec. 6, 1918 Survivors: Husband, mother - Mrs. August Anklam, 1 daughter, 3 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 1 daughter - Helen Siblings: 3 brothers - Joseph (Saginaw), Edward (Pigeon), George (France); 3 sisters - Mrs. Joseph Mair (Saginaw), Mrs. Walter Notter (McKinley), Mrs. J. H. Buerker Comments: She died after an illness of 10 days. It was influenza that developed into spinal meningitis.
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Name: William Schwalm, Sr. Birth: In 1824 Death: Week of Feb. 8, 1901 at M&M Jos. Schluchter’s home - 85 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Feb. 8, 1901 Survivors: Children: Mrs. Jos Schluchter Siblings: Comments: (Large article)
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Name: Mrs. William Schwalm Maiden: Catherina Wolf Birth: Aug. 21, 1821 Geiserber, Germany Death: Tues., Aug. 14, 1900 - 78 years Marriage: 1845 - William Schwalm Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 17, 1900 Survivors: Husband Children: 3 sons – Henry, Jacob (Pigeon), William (Sebewaing) 2 daughters - Mrs. George Sting, Mrs. Joseph Schluchter (Pigeon) Siblings: Comments: She moved to Berne in 1886, until 3 years ago. She died of Dropsy. She came to Hamburg, Ontario, in 1844, where she married 1 year later. The funeral was at the Evangelicial Church, with Rev. Neiber officiating. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. William J. Schwalm Maiden: Birth: 1883 in Sebewaing, MI Death: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1934 at home in Bad Axe - 51 years Marriage: Cemetery: Colfax Newspaper: Dec. 6, 1934 Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter, 5 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 1 daughter – Eudora (at home) Siblings: 5 brothers - Albert Beck (Pigeon), Fred Beck (Pigeon), Samuel (Mt. Clemens), John (Detroit), Edward (IL); 2 sisters - Mrs. Augusta Wheeler (Fenton, MI), Mrs. Louis Goodwill (NY) Comments: She moved to Bad Axe in 1914, some 20 years ago. Her husband was elected County Clerk.
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Name: William Schwalm, Sr. Birth: Death: Thursday, Feb. 8, 1934 at home in Sebewaing - 80 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Feb. 9, 1934 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He had been in the mercantile business for many years.
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Name: James W. Schwanitz Birth: June 7, 1926 in Caseville Death: Saturday, April 19, 1980 - 53 years Marriage: May 8, 1954 to Dora Lenore Steele at Bay Port Cemetery: New Bay Port Newspaper: April 24, 1980 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter Children: 1 son - James B. (Korea) 1 daughter - Dena L. Schwanitz (Indiana) Siblings: Comments: He died suddenly. He lived 24 years in Pigeon. He was employed at Pigeon McDonald Dairy. He drove delivery truck for Eichers Cleaners. He was a salesman for Hengy Ford in Pigeon for 11 years, and a salesman for B. & W. Auto Sales, Cass City. One son, Randall, died June 23, 1964; and his father on March 4, 1980. James’ funeral was April 24, 1980. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. James W. Schwanitz Maiden: Dora Lenore Steele Birth: Feb. 4, 1924 in Bay Port Death: Nov. 18, 1993 at Bay Medical Center (Bay City) - 69 years Marriage: May 8, 1954 to James W. Schwanitz in Bay Port, who died April 19, 1980 Cemetery: New Bay Port Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 grandchildren, several nephews and nieces Children: 1 son - James B. (Ft. Drum, NY) 1 daughter - Mrs. David (Dena L.) Giotte (Spanaway, WA) Siblings: 2 brothers - Charles W. (Bay Port), John D. (Virginia Beach, VA); 1 sister - Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Johnson (Demotte, IN) Comments: Her parents were Judson Grant and Dora Ann King Steele. She was preceded in death by 1 son – Randall, 1 brother - Judson Grant, and 1 sister - Ethyle Steele. The funeral service was Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1993. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Martin Edward Schwanitz Birth: Nov. 11, 1894 in Port Austin Death: March 4, 1980 at Huron Co. Medical Facility (Bad Axe) - 85 years Marriage: Dec. 20, 1924 to Bertha Iseter in Detroit, who died June 16, 1926 Cemetery: St. Peter-Zion Lutheran in Kinde Newspaper: March 13, 1980 Survivors: 1 son, 1 brother, 1 sister, 2 grandchildren – Dena (IN), James (South Korea) Children: 1 son – James (Pigeon) Siblings: 1 brother – Paul (Detroit), 1 sister - Mrs. Mary Trombley (Kinde) Comments: One grandson, Randy, died in 1964. Martin’s funeral was March 8, 1980.
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Name: Randy Schwanitz Birth: May 3, 1946 at Detroit Death: Tuesday, June 16, 1964 at Niagara Falls, Ontario - 18 years Marriage: Cemetery: New Bay Port Newspaper: June 25, 1964 Survivors: Parents - M&M James Schwanitz (Pigeon), 1 brother, 1 sister, grandparents - M&M Judson Steele (Bay Port) and Martin Schwanitz (Kinde) Children: Siblings: 1 brother - James Blaine, 1 sister - Dena Lee (both at home) Comments: He died 8 hours after being pulled unconscious from motel swimming pool. He was swimming alone when he disappeared beneath the surface for several minutes before he was missed. He never regained consciousness. He was a graduate of Lakers, class of 1964.
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Name: William Schwanitz Birth: Feb. 14, 1904 in Port Austin Death: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1976 at Saginaw Comm. Hosp. - 72 years Marriage: June 22, 1931 to Anastasia Reilly at St. Felix, Hewelton Cemetery: St. Michael's Catholic in Port Austin Newspaper: March 4, 1976 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 14 grandchildren Children: 2 sons – Gerald (Redford Twp.), Edward (Sawyer Air Force Base) 1 daughter - Mrs. Robert (Mary) Chagnon (New Jersey) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. William Discher (Port Austin) Comments: He died following a long illness. He was a life-long resident of Port Austin.
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Name: Christian Schwartzendruber Birth: April 11, 1866 in Wellesley, Ontario Death: Mon., April 18, 1955 at his son’s (Emanuel’s) home - 89 years Marriage: Nov. 22, 1891 to Mary Albrecht in Wellesley, Ontario, who died April 3, 1934 Cemetery: Newspaper: April 21, 1955 Survivors: 4 sons, 1 daughter, 1 sister Children: 4 sons – Emanuel, David, Allen (all 3 Pigeon), Arthur (CA) 1 daughter - Mrs. Adeline Shetler (CA) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Mary Wagler (Ontario) Comments: He came to Huron in 1909.
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Name: Mrs. C. B. Schwartzendruber Maiden: Mary Albrecht Birth: 1870 in Canada Death: Tuesday, April 3, 1934 at home in Oliver Twp. - 64 years Marriage: 1890 to C. B. Schwartzendruber Cemetery: Pigeon River Newspaper: April 6, 1934 Survivors: Husband, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 3 brothers, 5 sisters Children: 4 sons – Emanuel, David, Allen (Oliver Twp.), Arthur (NY) 1 daughter - Adeline (at home) Siblings: 3 brothers – Joseph (Pigeon), John (Ontario), Dan (NY); 5 sisters – Sarah, Leah, Barbara, Susan, Annie (none live in the area) Comments: She came to the US in 1909.
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Name: Dan E. Schwartzentruber Birth: July 15, 1872 in Baden, Ontario Death: Aug. 22, 1947 at home 2-1/2 miles north of Pigeon - 75 years Marriage: Dec. 15, 1901 to Lydia Reist in Kitchner, Ontario Cemetery: Pigeon Mennonite Newspaper: Aug. 29, 1947 Survivors: Wife, 1 daughter, 3 brothers Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Erma Swartzendruber Siblings: 3 brothers – John, Jacob, Christian (Ontario) Comments: He died after an illness of 1-1/2 years.
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Name: Mrs. Daniel E. Schwartzendruber Maiden: Lydia Reist Birth: Sept. 12, 1882 in Zurich, Ontario, Canada Death: Saturday, April 20, 1974 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 91 years Marriage: Dec. 15, 1901 to Daniel E. Schwartzendruber in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, who died Aug. 22, 1947 Cemetery: Michigan Ave. Mennonite in Pigeon Newspaper: April 25, 1974 Survivors: 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren – Harold (Bay Port), Mrs. Ray (Jean) Reich (Auburn), 6 great-grandchildren Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Edwin (Erma) Swartzendruber (Bay Port) Siblings: Comments: Three brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. She lived 3 miles north of Pigeon.
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Name: Harvey Schwartzendruber Birth: In 1906 Death: Dec. 23, 1912 - 7 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: January 3, 1913 Survivors: Father - C. B. Schwartzendruber (is listed) Children: Siblings: Comments: His cause of death was diphtheria.
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Name: Mrs. Arnold H. Schweitzer Maiden: Louise E. Myers Birth: July 15, 1920 in Roseville, Ohio Death: July 8, 2000 at the Young at Heart AFC Home in Caro - 79 years Marriage: May 18, 1940 to Arnold H. Schweitzer in Detroit, who died Feb. 28, 1992 Cemetery: Riverside in Elkton Newspaper: July 11, 2000 Survivors: 1 son, 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren Children: 1 son - Brent (Owendale) 2 daughters - Mrs. Raymond (Gaye) Gintner (Lapeer), Mrs. Kerry (Rosalyn) Snider (Middleville) Siblings: Comments: She died following a long struggle with heart disease. Her parents were Joseph and Etta Taylor Myers. She attended St. Clair Community College and became an LPN. She worked at Huron County Medical Care for a time. She also worked as a bookkeeper in the family business (Schweitzer Orchards) for over 27 years. Her interests were family genealogy and history. She raised Cocker Spaniel show dogs. She was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters and a brother, Wayne. The funeral service was Tuesday, July 11, 2000. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Charles Raymond Schweitzer Birth: May 19, 1913 in Brookfield Twp. Death: Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 - 84 years Marriage: March 17, 1935 to Iva Pearl Davis in Detroit, who died April 4, 1988 Cemetery: Grand Lawn in Winsor Twp. Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 5 daughters, 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 2 nephews Children: 5 daughters - Mrs. Dale (Lorraine) Kretzschmer (Caseville), Mrs. Walter (Marcia) Langley (Montgomery), Mrs. Pal (Delores) Sharma (Rochester), Mrs. Tom (Carol) Brown (Caro), Mrs. Richard (Sandra) Pegram (Delton, FL) Sibblings: Comments: He died as the result of an automobile accident. He is Huron County's first traffic fatality of the year after an accident took his life near the west village limits of Pigeon. He was traveling eastbound on M-142 about 11:00 p.m. when he failed to negotiate the S curve at the Caseville Rd. intersection. He crossed Caseville Rd., struck a sign, and became airborne, before striking 2 trees. He was alone at the time. His parents were Charles A. and Ella Dutcher Schweitzer. He was an Owendale High School graduate, and farmed near Elkton throughout his lifetime. He played the banjo with many music groups in the area, most recently at the Octagon Barn Festivals. The funeral service was Monday, Feb. 2, 1998. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Name: Charles Schweitzer Birth: Aug. 6, 1844 in Germany Death: Fri., Oct. 26, 1923 at Pontiac - 79 years Marriage: Oct. 18, 1866 to Christiana Mitchell at Crediton, Ontario Cemetery: Sebewaing Newspaper: Nov. 2, 1923 Survivors: 7 sons, 5 daughters (not listed by name) Children: Siblings: Comments: He was a former resident of this vicinity. He came to the U.S., at the age of 5 years, in 1849.
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Name: George Schweitzer Birth: Death: Week of Nov. 11, 1904 Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Nov. 11, 1904 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He was from Oliver Township.
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Name: George J. Schweitzer Birth: Sept. 23, 1875 at Rodney, Ontario Death: Dec. 2, 1961 at Huron Co. Health Center (Bad Axe) - 86 years Marriage: Nov. 2, 1899 to Emma Nietzke in Kilmanagh, who died Sept. 20, 1933 Cemetery: St. Paul Lutheran, Linkville Newspaper: Dec. 7, 1961 Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother, 3 sisters Children: 3 sons – Alvin (Sebewaing), Walter (Ionia), Gilbert (Bad Axe) 2 daughters - Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Elftman (Pigeon), Mrs. Kenneth (Hilda) Kuck (Detroit) Siblings: 1 brother – Herman (Sebewaing); 3 sisters - Mrs. Rosa Sting (Sebewaing), Mrs. Clara Strauch (Detroit), Mrs. Amanda Heinitz (Detroit) Comments: He died after a short illness. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. George Schweitzer Maiden: Emma Martha Nietzke Birth: May 16, 1882 in Germany Death: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1933 at home in Pigeon - 51 years Marriage: Nov. 2, 1899 to George Schweitzer Cemetery: Berne Lutheran Newspaper: Sept. 22, 1933 Survivors: Husband, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 3 sons – Alvin, Gilbert (at home), Walter (Gaylord) 2 daughters - Mrs. Minnie Elftman (McKinley Twp.), Mrs. Hilda Koeh Siblings: 3 brothers – Amiel, Gust (Sebewaing), Fred (Germany); 2 sisters - Mrs. Max Strauch, Mrs. Frank Voss Comments: She died after an illness of 1 week with pneumonia. She came to the US at the age of 10 years with her parents.
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Name: John Schweitzer Birth: 1881 in Oliver Twp. Death: Friday, Jan. 8, 1954 at his farm in Oliver Twp. - 73 years Marriage: Nov. 19, 1902 to Augusta Heck in Linkville Cemetery: St. Paul's Lutheran, Linkville Newspaper: Jan. 22, 1954 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 6 daughters Children: 3 sons – Arnold (Owendale), Wilbur (Detroit), John Jr. (Owendale) 6 daughters - Mrs. Ella Gabert (Elkton), Mrs. Betty Barley (NY), Mrs. Sally Beers (Sebewaing), Mrs. Marion Brown (Sebewaing), Mrs. Helen Leinweber (Pigeon), Mrs. Ida Mae Heck (Detroit) Siblings: Comments: He died of a heart attack. He was a life-long resident of Oliver Twp. One son, Carl, preceded him in death in 1934. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. John (Augusta) Schweitzer Maiden: Birth: June 16, 1885 in Germany Death: Thursday, Jan. 27, 1955 at home near Pigeon - 69 years Marriage: Nov. 19, 1902 to John Schweitzer, who died Jan. 15, 1954 Cemetery: St. Paul's Lutheran, Linkville Newspaper: Feb. 3, 1955 Survivors: 3 sons, 6 daughters, 1 brother, 3 sisters Children: 3 sons – Arnold (Owendale), Wilbur, John (both Pigeon) 6 daughters - Mrs. Ella Gabert (Elkton), Mrs. Bertha Barley (NY), Mrs. Sally Beers (Sebewaing), Mrs. Helen Leinweber (Pigeon), Mrs. Ida Mae Heck (Detroit), Mrs. Marion Brown (Sebewaing) Siblings: 1 brother - William Heck (Pigeon); 3 sisters - Mrs. Mary Schweitzer (Pigeon), Mrs. Norman Kain (Owendale), Mrs. Joe Wright (Clawson) Comments: She died after a long illness. She came with her parents to Oliver Twp. in 1887.
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Name: Lynn Louise Schweitzer Birth: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1946 Death: Wednesday, Sept 4, 1946 Marriage: Cemetery: Linkville Lutheran Newspaper: Sept. 6, 1946 Survivors: Parents - M&M Arnold Schweitzer, grandparents - M&M Myers (Detroit) and M&M John Schweitzer Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Mrs. Minnie Schweitzer Maiden: Minnie Krohn Birth: March 30, 1853 in Germany Death: June 27, 1930 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Henry Gaeth’s) home - 77 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: July 4, 1930 Survivors: (listed in a large article) Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after an illness of 9 weeks. (This article came from the Sebewaing Blade to the Pigeon paper.)
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Name: Mrs. Woodrow W. Schweitzer Maiden: Hildred M. Collins Birth: May 25, 1919 in Cassapolis Death: Aug. 29, 2001 at Scheurer Hosp. Long Term Unit (Pigeon) - 82 years Marriage: Sept. 29, 1938 to Woodrow W. Schweitzer in South Bend, IN Cemetery: Memorial Park in Sebewaing Newspaper: Sept. 4, 2001 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 3 daughers, 1 sister-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren Children: 2 sons – Tom, Curtis David (both Bad Axe) 3 daughters - Mrs. Larry (Mary Lou) Adams (Sebewaing), Mrs. Lee (Janet) Truemner (Pigeon), Ella May Schweitzer (Saginaw) Siblings: 1 sister-in-law - Vicky Collins (CA) Comments: She died following a lengthy illness. Her parents were Elmer J. & Ella May Hotrum Collins. She was preceded in death by 1 infant daughter – JoAnn, and 1 brother - Wayne Collins. The funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Emery Seaman Maiden: Viola Christner Birth: Feb. 22, 1919 in Pigeon Death: Tuesday, April 17, 1973 at Belleville - 54 years Marriage: Sept. 27, 1939 to Emery Seaman at Napoleon, Ohio Cemetery: Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens in Belleville Newspaper: April 26, 1973 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: (listed in article but not local) Siblings: 2 brothers – Clayton (Bay Port), Floyd (Hesperia); 1 sister Mrs. George (Emma) Heintz (Pigeon) Comments: She died following a long illness. Her parents were Dan and Katie Christner. She lived in Pigeon until 1936. Then she moved to Belleville. The funeral was Friday, April 21, 1973.
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Name: John Julius Seaman Birth: Sept. 11, 1899 in Germany Death: Monday, Jan. 12, 1948 at home south of Pigeon - 48 years Marriage: Feb. 12, 1910 to Anna Garbowski at Coalport, PA Cemetery: Berne Lutheran Newspaper: Jan. 16, 1948 Survivors: Wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother Children: 2 sons – Emery (Whitehall, MI), Eugene John (at home) 2 daughters - Mrs. Wilhelmina Allen (Sebewaing), Mildred Seaman (Detroit) Siblings: 1 brother - Fred (Germany) Comments: He was a Chandler Twp. farmer until 1 year ago.
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Name: Mrs. Alexander Sears Maiden: Birth: July 8, 1885 in New Goshen, Indiana Death: Friday, March 16, 1956 at home in Mud Creek - 70 years Marriage: Aug. 4, 1903 to Alexander Sears in Terre Haute, IN Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: March 22, 1956 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 1 daughter (listed not local) Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after a long illness. She was a resident of Mud Creek for 7 years. She lived in Melvindale before coming to Pigeon.
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Name: Charles Sedore Birth: In 1874 Death: Tuesday, March 16, 1937 at home in Detroit – 63 years Marriage: 1908 to Mabel Thomas in West Branch Cemetery: Newspaper: March 19, 1937 Survivors: Wife, 8 children (not listed), 3 sisters Children: Siblings: 3 sisters - Mrs. Hugo Harder (Pigeon), Mrs. Cora Sedore (Bad Axe), Mrs. George Newberry (West Branch) Comments: He lived in Pigeon in 1907, then settled in Ogemaw County. The last 7 years he lived in Detroit.
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Name: Miss Cora Sedore Birth: July 25, 1876 in Ingham County Death: Saturday, June 19, 1954 at Huron Co. Infirmary - 77 years Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: June 25, 1954 Survivors: 1 twin sister - Mrs. Hugh Harder (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: Comments: She died after a long illness. Her parents were Stephan & Julia Sedore. In 1882 the family moved to Huron County.
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Name: Stephen Sedor Birth: In 1846 Death: Week of Dec. 2, 1904 - 58 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 2, 1904 Survivors: Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Hugh Harder (Pigeon), Mrs. John Turner Siblings: Comments: He lived at West Branch, at Ogemaw County. He was formerly of Chandler Twp. He had been in ill health for some time. Last spring he purchased a farm in West Branch.
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Name: Mrs Stephen Sedore Maiden: Julia A. Hotchkiss Birth: 1843 in the state of NY Death: Week of Sept. 3, 1915 - 72 years Marriage: 1858 to Stephen Sedore, who died the week of Dec. 2, 1904 Cemetery: Newspaper: Sept. 3, 1915 Survivors: 1 son, 4 daughters Children: 1 son - Charles (West Branch) 4 daughters – Mrs. Hugh B. Harder, Cora (Pigeon), Mrs. Nettie Newberry (West Branch) (1 daughter no name given) Siblings: Comments: At the age of 9 years she moved to Iowa with her parents. After 2-1/2 years in Iowa she returned to NY. In 1865 she moved to Lansing. In 1882 she lived in Chandler Twp. until 11 years ago. When her husband died, she moved to West Branch to live with her son. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Wesley Severance Birth: In 1866 Death: Friday, July 5, 1940 at home in Grass Lake, MI - 74 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: July 12, 1940 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He was manager of the Co-op Elevator in Pigeon for a time shortly after being organized. In 1919 he was appointed State Auditor. He formerly lived in Bad Axe, but since 1933 he lived at Grass Lake.
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Name: Mrs. Wesley Severance Birth: In 1876 Death: Week of June 3, 1927 - 51 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: June 3, 1927 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: Her husband was in charge of the Farmers Elevator in Pigeon for a time a number of years ago.
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Name: Avery George Severn Birth: March 1, 1920 in Bay City Death: July 13, 1926 - 6 years Marriage: Cemetery: Elkton Newspaper: July 23, 1926 Survivors: Parents - M&M George Severn (Bay Port), 2 sisters Children: Siblings: 2 sisters - Josephine and Wilma Comments: He drowned at Bay Port.
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Name: John Severn Birth: Death: Tues., Dec. 14, 1920 at his father’s (Isaac Severn’s) home in Bay Port Marriage: Cemetery: Bay Port Newspaper: Dec. 17, 1920 Survivors: Wife, 2 children, father Children: Siblings: Comments: He had Brights Disease. He had been living in Turner.
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Name: Miss Harriet Shannon Birth: Feb. 28, 1893 in Franklin, PA Death: Friday, Dec. 31, 1948 at home in Pigeon - 55 years Marriage: Cemetery: Sebewaing Newspaper: Jan. 7, 1949 Survivors: 1 sister - Mrs. Charles Dorsch (Bay Port) Children: Siblings: Comments: She died following a heart attack. She had been in poor health for 2 years, but her death was unexpected. She lived in Pigeon for 28 years, and lived with Miss Mabel & Marie Buckley.
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Name: Henry Shannon Birth: Death: Sat., Dec. 7, 1918 Marriage: (no date) to (no name), who died Wed., Dec. 4, 1918 Cemetery: Catholic in Sebewaing, Michigan Newspaper: Dec. 13, 1918 Survivors: 1 daughter (11 years old), 1 sister Children: Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Frank Quick Comments: He died of a short illness of pneumonia. His wife died of pneumonia also. He had been taken to the home of a sister in McKinley Twp.
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Name: Mrs. Henry Shannon Maiden: Ada Carpenter Birth: 1881 in Fairhaven Twp. Death: Wed., Dec. 4, 1918 at home in Weale - 37 years Marriage: Cemetery: Fairhaven Newspaper: Dec. 6, 1918 Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter Children: Siblings: Comments: She died from a short illness of pneumonia.
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Name: Mrs. John Sharkey Maiden: Laura F. Fritz Birth: April 25, 1900 in Winsor Twp. Death: Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 101 years Marriage: 1st to Olin Hinton, who died in 1955 2nd Oct. 15, 1960 to John Sharkey in Detroit, who died Jan. 16, 1991 Cemetery: Silverlawn in Sebewaing Newspaper: Sept. 11, 2001 Survivors: 1 son, 1 step-son, 1 step-daughter Children: 1 son - Delmar Hinton (Bay Port) 1 step-son - Edward Sharkey (Florida) 1 step-daughter - Diane Mason (Detroit) Siblings: Comments: Her parents were John and Barbara Fritz. She was a homemaker throughout her lifetime. She was a member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter-in-law - Dorothy Hinton, 2 brothers, and many cousins. The funeral service was Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Dr. Anna Howard Shaw Maiden: Birth: In 1848 Death: (no date) at home in Moylan, PA – 71 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: July 11, 1919 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: She was an hononary president of the National American Womens Suffrage Association, and also Chairman of Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense. She received a distinquished service metal for her work during the war.
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Name: Mrs. George H. A. Shaw Maiden: Jessie Notter Birth: Jan. 4, 1877 in McKinley Twp. Death: Thursday, April 7, 1960 at home near Bay Port - 83 years Marriage: Nov., 1899 to George H. A. Shaw, who died Nov. 14, 1955 Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: April 14, 1960 Survivors: 1 brother, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 1 brother - Walter Notter (Houghton Lake), 1 sister - Mrs. Pearl Diefenbach (Saginaw) Comments: She died following a long illness. She operated a millinery shop in Pigeon for many years.
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Name: William James Shaw, Sr. Birth: June 7, 1900 in Elkton Death: Mon., June 16, 1980 at St. Luke’s Hosp. (Saginaw) - 80 years Marriage: April 6, 1929 to Helen L. Dunne Hutchinson in Detroit Cemetery: GrandLawn Newspaper: Not available Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 grandchildren, 1 brother Children: 1 son - William J. Shaw Jr. (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Mrs. Charles (Bette) Ulrich (Indianapolis, IN) Siblings: 1 brother - George Shaw (Elkton) Comments: He lived in Pigeon. He was a charter member of Elkton Senior Citizens and a member of Frank W. Hubbard Lodge #476 F & AM. The funeral was June 19, 1980 from Shetler-Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon, Rev. James Stewart officiated.
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Name: Robert G. Shelton Birth: June 24, 1901 in Caseville Death: Sunday, Jan. 23, 1972 at Ford Hosp. (Detroit) - 70 years Marriage: May 1, 1924 to Elizabeth L. Deering Cemetery: Caseville Newspaper: Jan. 27, 1972 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 16 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild Children: 3 sons – Robert, Ronald (both Rochester), James (Pontiac) 3 daughters – Margret, Deloris, Marlene (listed by married names but not local) Siblings: (listed in article but not local) Comments: He was a former manager of Pigeon Elevator Company.
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Name: Mrs. George W. Shepherd Maiden: Lydia Reinke Birth: Dec. 11, 1908 in Huron County Death: Sunday, Oct. 23, 1966 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 57 years Marriage: July 4, 1927 to George W. Shepherd at Hemans Cemetery: Colfax Newspaper: Oct. 27, 1966 Survivors: Husband, 3 sons, 9 daughters, 4 brothers, 8 sisters Children: 3 sons – Orlen (Detroit), Keith (at home), Edgar (Pigeon) 9 daughters - Mrs. Otis Forbing (Livonia), Mrs. Darrel Carson, Mrs. Harold Ropp (both Pigeon), Mrs. Gerald Marks (Harbor Beach), Mrs. Richard Kilman (Detroit), Mrs.Oscar Schave (Port Hope), Beverly, Terry, Arlene (all 3 Pigeon) Siblings: (listed but not local) Comments: She died following an extended illness. She was a resident all her life of Huron County. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: James Schoolcraft Sherman Birth: Death: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1912 Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Nov. 8, 1912 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: He died of an illness of Brights Disease. He was the VicePresident of the US.
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Name: Clarence Earl Shetler Birth: Aug. 25, 1904 in Centralia, MO Death: May 31, 1977 at the Antelope Valley Medical Center - 72 years Marriage: Feb. 15, 1928 to Mary Frances Donahue Cemetery: Not available Newspaper: Not available Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren Children: 1 son - Clarence E. Shetler, Jr. (Llano, CA) 2 daughers - Margaret Thomas (Arcadia), Geraldine L. Moran (Lacomb, OR) Siblings: 3 brothers – Marion, George, Jacob (all CA); 3 sisters - Lydia Albrecht, Katie Albrecht (Pigeon), Anna Marie Steckley (Harrisonburg, VA) Comments: He died of cancer after an illnes of 2 months. He resided at his ranch in Llano, California. They came to the Antelope Valley in 1943, settling in the Llano area, where they owned and operated a cattle and hay ranch since that time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Clayton Shetler Birth: In 1922 Death: Sun., Jan. 25, 1925 at Hubbard Mem. Hosp. (Bad Axe) – 3 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Jan. 30, 1925 Survivors: Parents - M&M Henry Shetler Children: Siblings: Comments:
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Name: Daniel J. Shetler Birth: Nov. 1, 1864 in Johnson County, Iowa Death: Thursday, Nov. 10, 1938 at home in Pigeon - 74 years Marriage: Dec. 1, 1887 to Barbara Hochstetler Cemetery: Pigeon River Newspaper: Nov. 18, 1938 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 son - Joseph Shetler, Jr. 2 daughters - Mrs. Emma Swartzendruber, Mrs. Anna Gunden Siblings: 2 brothers - Joseph J. (Pigeon), Benjamin (Iowa); 1 sister Mrs. Lena Hochstetler (Iowa) Comments: In 1906 he moved to Winsor Twp. In 1923 he moved to Pigeon.
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Name: Mrs. Daniel Shetler Maiden: Barbara Hochstetler Birth: March 6, 1866 in Johnston County, Iowa Death: Sept. 2, 1940 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Gunden’s) home - 74 years Marriage: Dec. 1, 1887 to Daniel Shetler, who died March 10, 1938 Cemetery: Pigeon River Amish Newspaper: Sept. 6, 1940 Survivors: 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 1 son – Joseph (Pigeon) 2 daughters - Mrs. Joseph Schwartzendruber, Mrs. Edward Gunden (Winsor Twp.) Siblings: 3 brothers, 3 sisters - Mrs. Joseph J. Shetler (others are listed in article but are not local) Comments: She died after being ill nearly 3 months. She settled on a farm in Winsor Twp. in 1906.
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Name: Elmer Roy Shetler Birth: Oct. 7, 1897 in Johnson County, Iowa Death: April 14, 1908 - 11 years Marriage: Cemetery: Mennonite Newspaper: May 1, 1908 Survivors: Parents - Mr. & Mrs. D. J. Shetler Children: Siblings: 2 sisters - Emma, Annac; 1 brother - Joseph Comments: He died of Spinal Meningitis.
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Name: Emil A. Shetler Birth: Jan. 20, 1905 in Johnson City, Iowa Death: Wed., April 6, 1977 at Sarasota, FL - 72 years Marriage: Aug. 1, 1925 to Doris Lucille Pardee Cemetery: East Lawn Memorial Gardens Newspaper: Not available Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, 13 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren Children: 3 sons - Dr. Donald J. (Rochester, NY), Rayburn C. (New York City, NY), Rev. Jerold D. (Dallas, TX) Siblings: 5 brothers - Eli (Pasadena, CA), Frank (Caseville), John, Omar (both Pigeon), Dan (Vancouver, WA); 3 sisters - Mrs. Lydia Teuscher (Pigeon), Mrs. Mary Boller, Mrs. Agnes Swartzendruber (both Kalona, Iowa) Comments: His parents were the late Joseph & Anna Hochstetler Shetler. He was an ordained minister, and has held pastorates in several churches. Since coming to Harrisonburg, some 20 years ago, he has served as a life insurance and real estate sales representative. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Henry. The funeral for Emil of Massanetta Springs, Florida, was Sat., April 9, 1977 at Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home by the Rev. Don R. Allen, Jr. (Large article) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Name: Gordon Dean Shetler Birth: March 25, 1955 at Pigeon Death: Friday, Sept. 2, 1966 at General Hosp. (Bay City) - 11 years Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite Newspaper: Sept. 8, 1966 Survivors: Parents - M&M Leland Shetler (Bay Port), 3 brothers, 1 sister, grandparents – M&M Seth Troyer (Mio) and M&M Henry Shetler (Pigeon) Children: Siblings: 3 brothers - Randell Lee, Marion Jay, Kenneth Troy (all at home); 1 sister - Patricia Ann (at home) Comments: He died after he was ill for 2 days. He would have been a 5th grader at the Michigan Mennonite School this year.
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Name: Henry J. Shetler Birth: June 23, 1894 in Johnson County, Iowa Death: Monday, July 2, 1973 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 79 years Marriage: 1st in 1918 to Emma Schlabaugh, who died in 1929 2nd Jan. 14, 1931 to Leona G. Schrock at Midland Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite in Pigeon Newspaper: July 12, 1973 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 4 daughters, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, 27 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson Children: 3 sons – Leslie, Stanley (both Pigeon), Leland (Bay Port) 4 daughters - Mrs. Elizabeth Barge (Hesston, KS), Mrs. Edna Miller (Midland), Mrs. Pauline Mix (Goodyear, AZ), Mrs. Louise Swartzendruber (Bay Port) Siblings: 6 brothers – Frank, John, Omer (all 3 Pigeon), Eli (CA), Emil (Penn Laird, VA), Dan (WA); 3 sisters - Mrs. Mary Boller (IA), Mrs. Lydia Teuscher (Pigeon), Mrs. Agnes Swartzendruber (IA) Comments: He moved to this area at the age of 14 years. One son, Clayton, died in 1925. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Henry Shetler Maiden: Emma Schlabaugh Birth: Dec. 12, 1897 in Johnson County, Iowa Death: Tues., Oct. 15, 1929 at Unionville Hosp. - 31 years Marriage: Feb. 17, 1918 to Henry Shetler Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite Newspaper: Oct. 18, 1929 Survivors: Husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters, mother - Mrs. Lizzie Schlabaugh (Iowa), 5 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 2 sons – Stanley, Les 2 daughters – (not listed by name) (The oldest child being 10 years old.) Siblings: 5 brothers (4 of which are in Iowa and 1 brother, Joseph, in Flint); 2 sisters in Iowa Comments: She died after an illness of 9 days. She made her home in Iowa until 1921. Then they came to Winsor Twp. and since resided there. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mr. Jacob Shetler, Sr. Birth: Sept. 7, 1870 in Johnson County, Iowa Death: April 21, 1943 at his daughter’s (Mrs. Steckley’s) home - 72 years Marriage: Nov. 24, 1898 to Anna Gingerich, who died Aug. 26, 1942 Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite Newspaper: April 23, 1943 Survivors: 4 sons, 3 daughters, 3 brothers, 3 sisters Children: 4 sons – Clarence, Ezra (CA), Jacob, Marion (the vicinity) 3 daughters - Mrs. Lydia Albrecht, Mrs. Kate Albrecht (both Pigeon), Mrs. Floyd (Marie) Steckley (Bay Port) Siblings: (listed in article but not local) Comments: He died of a long illness. He came to Michigan in 1916.
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Name: Mrs. Jacob Shetler, Sr. Maiden: Anna Gingerich Birth: Aug. 22, 1873 in Johnson County, Iowa Death: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1942 in a Bay City Hosp. - 69 years Marriage: Nov. 24, 1898 to Jacob Shetler, Sr. Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite Newspaper: Aug. 28, 1942 Survivors: Husband, 4 sons, 3 daughters Children: 4 sons – Clarence, Ezra (CA), Marion, Jacob (this vicinity) 3 daughters - Mrs. Lydia Albrecht, Mrs. Kate Albrecht (both Pigeon, Mrs. Marie Steckley (Bay Port) Siblings: Comments: She died after she had been operated on 1 week ago. She came to this vicinity in 1916.
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Name: John A. Shetler Birth: Jan. 1, 1900 in Kalona, Iowa Death: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994 at his daughter’s home - 94 years Marriage: Jan. 12, 1921 to Sabina Weidman in Pigeon, who died Jan. 25, 1986 Cemetery: Michigan Avenue Mennonite Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 1 daugher, 1 brother, 3 sisters, 5 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren, several nephews and nieces Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Joseph (Dolores) Caradonna (Warren) Siblings: 1 brother – Dan (Vancouver, WA); 3 sisters - Mrs. Mary Boller, Mrs. Agnes Swartzendruber (both Kalona, IA), Mrs. Lydia Teuscher (Goshen, IN) Patents were Joseph J. and Anna Hostetler Shetler. Comments: His parents were Joseph J. and Anna Hostetler Shetler. He was formerly from Pigeon. He was a bookkeeper for the Pigeon Cooperative Elevator Co. for 32 years before his retirement in 1967. He was an active member of Gideons International since 1952. He held many offices in the organization. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers – Henry, Emil, Omer, Eli, and Frank. The funeral service was Friday, Dec. 9, 1994. The article in the paper, May 29, 1994, said he was most proud to be a Christian, and looking to the Lord. The person who did the most for him was his father, a very good man. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. John A. Shetler Maiden: Sabina Weidman Birth: Dec. 10, 1897 in Pigeon Death: Saturday, Jan. 25, 1986 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 88 years Marriage: Jan. 12, 1921 to John A. Shetler in Pigeon Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Husband, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren, several nephews and nieces Children: 1 daughter - Mrs. Joseph (Dolores) Caradonna (Harsens Island) Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Luanna Bechler (Pigeon) Comments: Her parents were Moses and Mary Ropp Weidman. She retired from the Pigeon Polewach Store after working there 15 years. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. The funeral service was Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1986. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Name: Joseph J. Shetler Birth: April 21, 1871 in Iowa Death: Sunday, Sept. 30, 1951 at home in Pigeon - 80 years Marriage: Aug. 13, 1893 to (name not given) in Kaloma, Iowa Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Oct. 5, 1951 Survivors: Wife, 7 sons, 3 daughters Children: 7 sons – Eli, Emil, Daniel (not local), Henry, Frank, John, Omar (all 4 Pigeon) 3 daughters - Mrs. Willard Bolier (IA), Mrs. Eldon Swartzendruber (IA), Mrs. Harry Teuscher (Pigeon) Siblings: Comments: He died of a heart attack. In 1908 he moved to Fairhaven Twp., and farmed until retirement in 1930.
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Name: Mrs. Joseph J. Shetler Maiden: Birth: Dec. 16, 1873 in Kalona, Iowa Death: Feb. 1, 1955 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Boller’s) home - 81 years Marriage: Aug. 13, 1893 to Joseph J. Shetler, who died Sept. 30, 1951 Cemetery: Pigeon Mennonite Newspaper: Feb. 10, 1955 Survivors: 7 sons, 3 daughters, 2 sisters Children: 7 sons – Henry, Frank, John, Omar (all 4 Pigeon), Eli (TN), Rev. Emil (VA), Daniel (WA) 3 daughters - Mrs. Agnes Swartzendruber (Kalona, IA), Mrs. Lydia Tuescher (Pigeon), Mrs. Willard Boller (Kalona, IA) Siblings: 2 sisters (listed but not local) Comments: She lived in Pigeon since 1908, some 45 years. She moved to Iowa in 1953. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Joseph O. Shetler Birth: July 22, 1904 in Johnstown, Iowa Death: Tuesday, July 17, 1973 - 68 years Marriage: June 25, 1923 to Emma A. Albrecht in Pigeon Cemetery: Grandlawn in Pigeon Newspaper: July 26, 1973 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter Children: 1 son - Dale Shetler (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Mrs. William (Jennie) Mcllhargie (Florida) Siblings: Comments: He died suddenly after he suffered a heart attack trying to recover the body of a drowned man, Johnny Prutchick, in the cut at Bay Port Fish Co. about 6:00 p.m. He came to Pigeon at 1 year old. In 1926 he was employed by Loren Bates in the morturary profession. Three years later he joined Herman Winkel when Herman purchased Bates Funeral Home. In 1944 he purchased the Winkel Funeral and reorganized it as Shetler Funeral Home. The first year it was located where Thumb National Bank is, and sold furniture. In 1950 he built a chapel in conjunction with the funeral home on Paul St. He sold it to M&M Elmer Busse. His parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary June 25, 1973. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Joseph O. Shetler Maiden: Emma A. Albrecht Birth: Jan. 12, 1906 in Winsor Twp. Death: Nov. 26, 2000 at Sunny Acres Nursing Center (Bad Axe) - 94 years Marriage: June 25, 1923 to Joseph O. Shetler in Pigeon, who died July 17, 1973 Cemetery: Grand Lawn in Winsor Twp. Newspaper: Dec. 5, 2000 Survivors: 1 son, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, several nephews and nieces Children: 1 son – Dale (Fairview) 1 daughter - Mrs. William (Genevieve) McIlhargie (Port Austin) Siblings: Comments: Her parents were Jacob and Veronica Ropp Albrecht. From 1945-1969 her husband and she owned and operated Shetler Quality Furniture, and was also in the funeral director business in Pigeon. This was later known as Shetler Funeral Home. She operated the switchboard at Scheurer Hospital from 1972 -1974. She was an avid China painter and enjoyed embroidery. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral service was Wed., Nov. 29, 2000. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Miss Leona Shetler Birth: Jan. 19, 1908 in Missouri Death: Sat., Dec. 21, 1929 at Seymaur, TX - 21 years Marriage: Cemetery: Pigeon River Mennonite Newspaper: Dec. 27, 1929 Survivors: Parents - M&M Jacob Shetler (Winsor Twp.), 4 brothers, 4 sisters Children: Siblings: 4 brothers – Clarence, Ezra (Pasadena, CA), Marion, Jacob (at home); 4 sisters - Mrs. David Albrecht, Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht (Winsor Twp.), Josephine, Anna Marie (at home) Comments: She fell and did not recover. She took a trip to California 3 weeks ago with M&M Emanuel Albrecht. She came to Winsor Twp. in 1914, some 15 years ago, with her parents.
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Name: Omar J. Shetler Birth: Oct. 7, 1909 in Bay Port Death: Thurs., Sept. 12, 1985 at St. Mary’s Hosp. (Saginaw) - 75 years Marriage: Oct. 8, 1930 to Katie L. Kipfer in Pigeon Cemetery: Michigan Ave. Mennonite Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 1 daughter, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter Children: 1 son - Lyle D. (Pigeon) 1 daughter - Mrs. R. Michael (Lois) Massanari (Iowa City, IA) Siblings: 4 brothers – Frank (Goshen, IN), John (Pigeon), Eli (Pasadena, CA), Dan (Vancouver, WA); 3 sisters - Mrs. Mary Boller (Kalona, IA), Mrs. Lydia Teuscher (Pigeon), Mrs. Agnes Swartzendruber (Kalona, IA) Comments: He died following several sudden heart attacks. His parents were Joseph J. and Anna Hochstetler Shetler. He was a long time Pigeon businessman and community leader. He founded Shetler Plumbing and Heating Co. in 1944, and retired in 1972. He did volunteer work in Hesston, Kansas, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Mississippi. He enjoyed fishing and biking. He was preceded in death by 1 son – Warren, 1 grandson – Ronald, and 2 brothers – Henry and Emil. The funeral service was Sat., Sept. 14, 1985. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Ronald D. Shetler Birth: Sept. 16, 1953 in Pueblo, Colorado Death: Sat., Oct. 14, 1972 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 19 years Marriage: Cemetery: Michigan Ave. Mennonite in Pigeon Newspaper: Oct. 19, 1972 Survivors: Parents - M&M Lyle Shetler (Pigeon), 1 brother, 1 sister, grandparents - M&M Omer Shetler (Pigeon) and M&M Clarence Burkholder, great-grandmother – Mrs. Hazel Laing (KS) Children: Siblings: 1 brother – Kent, 1 sister - Karla Comments: He died after he had been ill for 4 months. He graduated in 1971, and was presently a student at Hesston College in Kansas.
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Name: Mrs. Stanley Shetler Maiden: Elaine Marie McMullen Birth: April 19, 1929 in Bad Axe Death: Monday, July 24, 1989 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 60 years Marriage: April 23, 1949 to Stanley Shetler in Bad Axe Cemetery: Grand Lawn in Winsor Twp. Newspaper: Not given Survivors: Husband, 2 daughters, parents, 1 granddaughter, 1 grandson Children: 2 daughters - Mrs. Marek (Laura S.) Witczak, Mrs. Gottfried (Wendy) Shetler-Wirtz (West Berlin, Germany) Siblings: Comments: She lived in Port Austin, and was formerly from Pigeon. Her parents are Secord and Ina M. Rapson McMullen of Sand Point. She was a member of Pigeon Worth While Club. The funeral service was Thursday, July 27, 1989.
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Name: Warren Lee Shetler Birth: May 14, 1937 in Pigeon Death: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1958 in a Denver, CO, hosp. - 21 years Marriage: Dec. 7, 1957 to Martha Ann Landes in Denver, CO Cemetery: Buried in Denver, Colorado Newspaper: Aug. 21, 1958 Survivors: Wife, parents - M&M Omer Shetler (Pigeon), 1 brother, 1 sister Children: Siblings: 1 brother – Lyle (Pigeon), 1 sister - Lois Jean (Pigeon) Comments: He died after several days of illness, sinus infection. He attended Pigeon School, was a graduate of Hesston College in Kansas, and attended Goshen College in Indiana. The last 6 months he was employed in the Pharmacy department in Denver General Hospital. The memorial service was Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1958, at 8:00 p.m. at Pigeon Mennonite Church. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Name: Elmer Sheufelt Birth: Aug. 15, 1877 in Lexington, Sanilac County, MI Death: Jan. 31, 1934 at Hubbard Mem. Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 56 years Marriage: Dec. 6, 1911 to Mrs. Anna Russell of Saginaw Cemetery: Saginaw Newspaper: Feb. 9, 1934 Survivors: Wife, 1 step-son, 3 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 1 step-son - Clarence Russell (Saginaw) Siblings: 3 brothers – Frank (Pigeon), George (Detroit), Henry (Brookfield); 2 sisters - Mrs. Thomas Harris (Owendale), Mrs. Guy Bailey (Bad Axe) Comments: He died after he was struck by car in front of his home, 1/2 mile south of Owendale. His parents were M&M James Sheufelt. The funeral was at the Evangelical Church.
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Name: Frank Sheufelt Birth: Nov. 1, 1873 in Lexington, Sanilac County Death: Sat., Aug. 14, 1943 at his sister’s home in Bad Axe - 69 years Marriage: 1898 to Alice Dorsch Cemetery: Pigeon Newspaper: Aug. 20, 1943 Survivors: Wife, 1 son, 2 brothers, 2 sisters Children: 1 son - Clarence (Dewitt, MI) Siblings: 2 brothers – Henry (Owendale), George (Detroit); 2 sisters Mrs. Guy Bailey (Bad Axe), Mrs. Thomas Harris (Owendale) Comments: He died of a long illness. He had been at his sister’s home 2 weeks. He lived in Pigeon. His parents were M&M James Sheufelt of Brookfield Twp. He came to Pigeon in 1895. He was employed at Heasty Livery, and later owned a livery in Pigeon for many years. He was a Methodist.
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Name: George Sheufelt Birth: March 11, 1878 in Lexington, MI Death: Sunday, Sept. 24, 1944 - 66 years Marriage: Oct. 11, 1909 to Emma Hubbel, who died in 1938 Cemetery: Williamston Newspaper: Sept. 29, 1944 Survivors: 1 son, 2 daughters, 1 brother, 1 sister Children: Not listed Siblings: 1 brother – Henry; 1 sister - Mrs. Guy Bailey (Bad Axe) Comments: He died of a heart attack on his way home as night watchman with Detroit Fire Dept. He was a former resident of Owendale. He moved to Detroit 12 years ago in 1932. One sister, Mrs. Thomas (Eilen) Harris, was born Sept. 12, 1876, and died Sept. 28, 1944, age 68, of a heart attack.
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Name: William Henry Sheufelt Birth: Aug. 28, 1871 in Lexington County Death: Saturday, Dec. 1, 1951 at his son’s (Arthur’s) home - 80 years Marriage: 1898 to Mae Hinton Cemetery: Newspaper: Dec. 7, 1951 Survivors: Wife, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 1 sister Children: 3 sons – Arthur, Fred (both Owendale), Leslie (Detroit) 2 daughters - Mrs. Ira Arnott, Mrs. Edith Andrews Siblings: 1 sister - Mrs. Guy Bailey (Bad Axe) Comments: He died after he had been ill for 3 years. He came to Huron County as a boy.
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Name: Linda Shevckenko Maiden: Birth: Feb. 24, 1948 in Bay City Death: May 18, 1999 at Covenant-Cooper Healthcare (Saginaw) - 51 years Marriage: Not given Cemetery: New Bay Port Newspaper: Not given Survivors: 2 daughters, 2 sisters, special friend - Robert Brown (Bridgeport), several nephews and nieces Children: 2 daughters - Tamara A. Fritz (Rochester Hills), Tiffany J. Fritz (Pigeon) Siblings: 2 sisters - Evette J. Curtis, Mrs. John (Kathy J.) Miller (Bad Axe) Comments: Her parents were John and Lillian June LaCourse Shevchenko. She was a graduate of Laker's, class of 1966. She was the Pigeon Village Treasurer and past member of Huron County Board of Mental Health. She was a customer service representative for Thumb National Bank and Trust Co. in Pigeon and former bookkeeper/secretary for the Progress-Advance newspaper. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, David J. The funeral service was Thursday, May 20, 1999. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Dedrich Shoebach Birth: In 1829 Death: Week of Nov. 16, 1900 - 71 years Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: Nov. 16, 1900 Survivors: Wife, 11 children Children: 11 children Siblings: Comments: He lived in Caseville. (Large article)
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Name: James Shoefelt Birth: 1847 in Canada Death: Thurs., July 12, 1923 - 76 years Marriage: (no date) to (no name) in Lexington, Sanilac County, who died in 1911 Cemetery: Newspaper: July 13, 1923 Survivors: 4 sons, 2 daughters Children: 4 sons – Elmer, Henry, George (all Owendale), Frank (Pigeon) 2 daughters - Mrs. Thomas Harris, Mrs. Guy Bailey (Owendale) Siblings: Comments: He lived in Owendale. He was ailing several months. He settled in Lexington, Sanilac County. In 1883, some 40 years ago, he moved to Caseville, where he followed the lumbering business. He settled in Brookfield Twp. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Name: Mrs. Elmer (Garnet) Shope Maiden: Birth: Feb. 16, 1922 in Jackson County, Ohio Death: Wed., Dec. 11, 1968 at Scheurer Hosp. (Pigeon) - 46 years Marriage: March 25, 1940 to Elmer Shope in Greenup, KY Cemetery: Grandlawn Newspaper: Dec. 19, 1968 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 2 daughters, mother - Mrs. Anna Lovett (OH), 2 brothers, 4 sisters, 3 grandchildren Children: 1 son - Elmer Eugene (Owendale) 2 daughters - Mrs. LeRoy (Kay) Linsey (Mexico), Miss Nancy Shope (at home) Sibblings: Listed, not local Comments: She died after a short illness.
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Name: Mrs. Dolf Steuart Maiden: Birth: Death: Tues., May 4, 1898 Marriage: Cemetery: Newspaper: May 6, 1898 Survivors: Children: Siblings: Comments: She was from Winsor Township.
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Name: Mrs. Theodore Shubert Maiden: Bertha Wachner Birth: March 29, 1905 near Bay Port Death: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1960 - 54 years Marriage: Jan. 14, 1956 to Theordore Shubert in Bad Axe Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran, Berne Newspaper: Feb. 25, 1960 Survivors: Husband, 1 son, 2 brothers, 1 sister Children: 1 son - Roy Siblings: 2 brothers – Edward (NV), Arthur (Gagetown); 1 sister - Mrs. Fred (Emma) Janke (Gagetown) Comments: She suffered a heart attack. Her parents were the late M&M Ernest Wachner.
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Name: Albert Siewert Birth: 1859 in Germany Death: Friday, April 1, 1921 at Hubbard Hosp. (Bad Axe) - 62 years Marriage: Cemetery: Berne Newspaper: April 8, 1921 Survivors: Wife, 4 sons, 6 daughters Children: 4 sons - Albert (Flint), Herman (WI), August (Owendale), Henry (at home) 6 daughters - Mrs. Geo. Goldie, Mary (both Flint), Anna (Detroit), Edith (Saginaw), Tillie (Detroit), Martha (at home) Siblings: Comments: He lived in Winsor Twp. He died after a short illness. He came to Wisconsin, and moved to this vicinity in 1897, some 24 years ago. Of late he was a resident of Bay Port Quarry. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mrs. Albert (Augusta) Siewert Maiden: Birth: Feb. 10, 1863 in Germany Death: April 11, 1952 at her daughter’s (Mrs. Schluchter’s) home - 88 years Marriage: Oct. 30, 1885 to Albert Siewert, who died April 1, 1921 Cemetery: St. John’s Lutheran, Berne Newspaper: April 18, 1952 Survivors: 3 sons, 5 daughters Children: 3 sons – Albert (Flint), Herman (WI), Henry (Pigeon) 4 daughters - Mrs. William Schluchter, (Other daughter’s names listed, but not local) Siblings: Comments: She lived at her daughter’s, Mrs. William Schluchter’s home. She moved to Michigan in April, 1888.
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Name: Infant daughter of M&M Henry Siewart Birth: Death: Marriage: Cemetery: Berne Lutheran Newspaper: Aug. 11, 1933 Survivors: Parents - M&M Henry Siewart Children: Siblings: Comments:
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