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Event: Type: Obituary
Date: AFT 1934
Note: Last Rites Are Held for Thelma Paasch

WILEY, June 6.-----A large number of friends gathered Thursday
afternoon, May 31, at the William Paasch home to attend funeral
services for Thelma Faye Paasch, eight-year-old granddaughter
of Mr. Paasch.

Rev. F. H. Zerbe, pastor of Scottville Methodist Episcopal
Church, was in charge of the services. His address was based on
"Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me."

A hymn "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and an anthem "Thy Will Be
Done" were sung by Mrs. Norman Gerbers, Mrs. Frank Benz and Gus
VonGlahn.

Pallbearers were Willard and Donald Paasch, Louis Anthony and
Earl Laude.

Interment was made in Center Riverton Cemetery.

Many beautiful flowers spoke silently of the sympathy extended
to Mr. and Mrs. George Paasch in the death of their daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Paasch are natives of Wiley and since their
marriage have resided at Osborne, O. Every year they spend a
few weeks with Mr. Paasch's parents and they were here this
year only three days before the death of their daughter.

Death: 1934

Burial: Center Riverton Cemetery, Mason Co, Michigan

Reference: 4670

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Pleiness, Gustave {I4671} (b. 29 OCT 1866, d. 01 APR 1911)

Birth: 29 OCT 1866 Germany

Death: 01 APR 1911 Ludington, Mason Co, Michigan

Burial: AFT 01 APR 1911 Center Riverton Cemetery, Ludington, Mason Co, Michigan

Reference: 4671

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Pleiness, Henry Charles {I4672} (b. 15 APR 1888, d. 12 AUG 1962)

Birth: 15 APR 1888 Arkansas

Event: Type: Obituary
Date: AFT 12 AUG 1962
Note: Henry Pleiness Dies at Hospital

Henry C. Pleiness, 74, of 408 W. Haigbt St. died at 11:20 p.m.
Sunday at Paulina Stearns Hospital where he had been a patient
since Aug. 9.

Henry C. Pleiness, who was born April 15, 1888, in Arkansas,
came to Mason County at the age of four years.

He was married April 15, 1912, in Ludington to Louise Margaret
Kissel.

Mr. Pleiness worked for Pere Marquette and Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway companies for 39 years, retiring in January, 1957.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hartman (Frances) Boerner of
Ludington; a grandson, Hartman Boerner Jr. of Ludington; a
granddaughter, Miss Virgie Dee Boerner of Ludington; four
sisters, Mrs. George (Laura) Peterson of Hart Route 2, Mrs.
Avery (Anna) Barton of Bass Lake, Mrs. John (Lydia) Paasch of
Ludington and Mrs. Emery (Lena) Laidlaw of San Fernando,
Calif.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
wife in 1958 and a grandson, Roger Lee Boerner.

The body is at Dorrell Funeral home where services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Pleiness Rites Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Henry C. Pleiness, who died Sunday, were
held Wednesday afternoon from Dorrell Funeral Home with the
Rev. John Christensen of Bethany Lutheran Church officiating.

Don Osterman, accompanied by Miss Margaret Rasmussen, sang "Our
Father Has Light in His Window" and "Wonderful Peace."

Pallbearers, all railroad co-workers, were N. Chris Rasmussen,
Harry Dittmer, John Switkovitz, Roy Oquist, James Towns and
Charles Howe. Interment was in Brookside Cemetery in
Scottville.

Those who came from out-of-town to attend the services were Mr.
and Mrs. Avery Baton of Bass Lake, Mr. and Mrs. George Peterson
of Pentwater Route 1, Mrs. Mandes Garn of Manton, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Kissel and family of Muskegon, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kissel
of Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kissel of Greenville, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Rath and Phyllis of Grand Rapids, Howard Barton of
Fenton, Marshall Barton of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Jaume of
New Orleans, La., and friends from Custer and Scottville.

Death: 12 AUG 1962 Ludington, Mason Co, Michigan

Reference: 4672

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Kissel, Louise Margaret {I4673} (b. 28 NOV 1891, d. 05 AUG 1958)

Birth: 28 NOV 1891

Death: 05 AUG 1958 Ludington, Mason Co, Michigan

Reference: 4673

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Pleiness, Laura M. {I4674} (b. 07 AUG 1890, d. 07 FEB 1969)

Note: MR. AND MRS. GEORGE W. PETERSON of Pentwater Route 1 will be
honored by their children at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 8, at Smith Corners Methodist Church in honor of
their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, who were
married in Ludington Feb. 21, 1912, are celebrating at this
time because they spent the winter in California. They farmed
in Mason County for many years. No formal invitations are being
sent, and relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Birth: 07 AUG 1890 Wiley, Michigan

Death: 07 FEB 1969 Hart, Michigan

Reference: 4674

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Peterson, George Washington {I4675} (b. 22 FEB 1889, d. 1981)

Birth: 22 FEB 1889

Death: 1981

Reference: 4675

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Pleiness, Anna C. {I4676} (b. 10 JUL 1892, d. 30 DEC 1981)

Birth: 10 JUL 1892 Luther, Mason Co, Michigan

Death: 30 DEC 1981 Pentwater, Oceana Co, Michigan

Reference: 4676

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Barton, Avery {I4677} (b. 06 JUN 1893, d. 28 FEB 1966)

Birth: 06 JUN 1893 Eden Twp, Mason Co, Michigan

Event: Type: Obituary
Date: AFT 28 FEB 1966
Note: Avery Barton Dies Today

Avery Barton, 72, of Bass Lake, Route 1 Pentwater, died at 6:30
a.m. today at Oceana Hospital in Hart, where he had been a
patient since Feb. 16.

He was born June 6, 1893 in Eden Township in Mason County,
where he grew up and attended school.

Mr. Barton was married Dec. 17, 1913 in Ludington to Anna C.
Pleiness, who survives. The couple observed their golden
wedding anniversary at an open house in 1963.

He moved to Ludington in 1918 and was employed by the General
Telephone Co., for 27 years. He then moved to San Fernando,

Calif., and moved to Bass Lake in 1955 at which time he
retired.

Mr. Barton was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of
Ludington

Aerie 1354, Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He is survived by his widow; a daughter Mrs. Chet (Maxine)
Brooks of Granada Hills, Calif., two sons, Marshall A. Barton
of Flint and Howard V. Barton of Davison; two brothers, Jesse
Barton of Ludington and Ezra Barton of Eden Township; a sister
Mrs. Claude (Tillie) Rathbun of Ludington; six grandchildren;
three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dorrell
Funeral Home.

Death: 28 FEB 1966 Oceana Hospital, Hart, Oceana Co, Michigan

Reference: 4677

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Pleiness, Clara Matilda {I4678} (b. 02 FEB 1898, d. 08 DEC 1931)

Birth: 02 FEB 1898 Eden, Mason Co, Michigan

Event: Type: Obituary
Date: AFT 08 DEC 1931
Note: Young Mother Dies

In Eden Township

Mrs. Clara Peterson, 34, wife of Fred Peterson, died at 1:30
this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Peterson,
in Eden Township.

Clara Pleiness was born April 2, 1898, in Eden Township. She
grew up to winsome young womanhood, attending school in the
Major district and counting all members of the community her
friends.

She was married 17 years ago to Fred Peterson, who survives,
and to them were born two daughters, Dorothy and Lois.

For 10 years Mrs. Peterson had been in delicate health and two
years ago the family went to Arizona in hope of benefit from
the climate there but returned this year.

Surviving, other than Mr. Peterson and their daughters are the
mother, Mrs. William Paasch, Sr.; a brother Henry Pleiness;
four sisters, Mrs. George Peterson, Mrs. Avery Barton, Mrs.
John Paasch, all of Mason county, and Mrs. Emery Laidlaw of
Maywood, Ill.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the
home and at 2 o'clock at the Fern church, conducted by Rev. C.
A. Lemon.

Many Mourn Death

Of Young Mother

MAJOR SCHOOL DISTRICT, Mich., Dec. 8. The death of Mrs. Fred
Peterson, 33, has caused deep sorrow in the community.

The mass of beautiful flowers, which surrounded her in her
casket, bespoke the sympathy of a host of friends.

Was Born Feb. 2, 1898

Clara Matilda Pleiness was born Feb. 2, 1898, in Mason County,
the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Pleiness. She grew to
young womanhood in Eden Township and in 1915 she was united in
marriage to Fred Peterson. The young couple established a home
in Ludington where they resided until two years ago. Two
children were born to them, Dorothy, who is 13, and Lois, nine.
Since the birth of the second daughter Mrs. Peterson had not
been strong. It was believed about eight years ago that she had
contracted tuberculosis and six months were spent in Howell
sanatorium at the end of which time no traces of the disease
were found. From time to time other medical aid was sought but
to no avail. Two years ago the husband sold his household goods
and took his wife and family to Arizona where it was hoped the
warm, dry climate would benefit her.

However little improvement was shown and it was deemed
advisable to return to their native state where she might be
among her relatives and friends. The ties of sisterly and
brotherly affection in the family were unusually close. This
spring they returned and have been living since with Mr. and
Mrs. George Peterson. The two little daughters have been living
with another sister in Ludington where they might have the
advantages of the city schools. They spent weekends at the
George Peterson home.

About four weeks ago Mrs. Peterson's condition grew worse and
she had been confined to her bed since. All that loving hands
and tender care could do would not make her well. At 1 o'clock
Friday morning she slipped quietly away. Mrs. Peterson was a
loyal wife and devoted mother and throughout her illness
maintained the same sweet temperament that was characteristic
of her daily life.

Was Deeply Appreciative

She was patient and appreciative of all that was done for her.
She took especial pleasure in a miniature garden and pool
arranged for her by Mrs. George Munson and Mrs. Robert Davidson
and flowers sent to her by friends.

Her mother, Mrs. William Paasch of Wiley, spent the last day at
her bedside.

Surviving other than the husband, children and mother are: Mrs.
George Peterson of Eden, Mrs. Avery Barton and Mrs. John Paasch
of Ludington and Mrs. Emery Laidlaw of Maywood, Ill., besides
numerous relatives and a host of friends.

Final Rites Held

For Mrs. Peterson

FERN, Mich., Dec. 9. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Fred
Peterson Monday afternoon with Rev. C. A. Lemon in charge.

After brief services at the George Peterson home the body was
taken to Fern church where a large crowd gathered for the
rites. Beautiful floral offerings covered the casket and altar.

Three songs were sung by Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Reinohr, Orwin
Saxton and Bernice MacKenzie with accompaniment by Miss
Rhodabelle MacKenzie.

Rev. Lemon spoke with sincerity and deep feeling of the faith,
love and patience of Mrs. Peterson.

Pallbearers were cousins of Mrs. Peterson. They were: Walter,
Armand and Irvin Stovesand and George, William and Ernest
Anderson.

Interment was made in Brookside cemetery.