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                  <text>Descendants of
Henry H. Campbell

Daniel W. Linderman, Volunteer Researcher
Barry County Genealogy Club
Hastings Public Library
227 E State Street, Hastings, Barry Co., Ml 49058

�Descendants of Henry H. Campbell
1 -Henry H. Campbell1'2-3*4*5 was bom in 1841, died in 19203 al age 79, and was buried on 12 January 1920 in
Cedar Creek Cemetery, I-Iopc Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA.3

Henry married Mary Ann Barron3’4-5 in 1889 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.1'5 The marriage ended in
divorce. Mary was bom on 20 October 1853 in Medina County, Ohio, USA,5 died on 11 March 1937 in Barry County,
Michigan, USA3'5 at age 83, and was buried on 13 March 1937 in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Township, Barry
County, Michigan, USA.3'5 Other names for Mary were Mary Ann Barome, Mary Ann Barone,6-7 Maty Brone.
2 They had two children: Wallace E. and Lusinai A..
Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the Thirteenth Census of the United States census on 11 May 1910 in Baltimore Township,
Barr}' County, Michigan, USA.8 SCHEDULE No. 1 — POPULATION
SUPERVISOR’S DISTRICT NO.: 7; ENUMERATION DISTRICT NO.: 56; SI IEET NO.:
10A; PAGE NO.: 20
STATE: Michigan. COUNTY: Barry. TOWNSI HP OR OTHER DIVISION Ob’ COUNTY:
Baltimore Township'. WARD: —; DATE: 11 &amp; 72 day of May, 1910; Enumerated
by: Harvey L. Padelford ENUMERATOR.
Personal family information: Location (Lines: 22 - 23; Street:; House Number:; Dwelling:
225; Family Number: 241$
NAME (Last, First); RELATIONSHIP (to head of household); PERSONA!, DESCRIPTION (Sex: Color or
race: Date of birth: Age last birthday: Marital Status: Number years married:) (Mother of how many children,
(Number bom: Number living:)) NATIVITY (birthplace): Individual: Father: Mother: CITIZENSHIP: Year
immigration: number years in U.S.: Naturalized: OCCUPATION: Number months not employed:
EDUCATION: Attended school:; read:; write:; speak English:; OWNERSHIP OF HOME: (Owned or Rented:
; Owned Free or Mortgaged) (Farm or House) (Number of farm schedule)
Peak, Mary E. Head FW 60 Wd 5/5 Ohio Pennsylvania Pennsylvania English Own Income Yes/Yes/— O F
F199
Campbell, Wallace E. Son M W S Michigan Can. English Ohio Laborer Odd Job WW2 Yes/Yes/—

Her obituaiy was published in
The I lastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 43; Thursday, Section 2, Page 5, Column 7, Obituary (Mary Ann Barome)
on 18 March 1937 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
5 Mary Ann Barome was bom October 20, 1849 in Medina county, Ohio, and passed away March 11lh at
the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Alice Kelley, where she had been spending the winter. She was 87 years, 4
months and 21 days old.
In 1868 she was united in marriage to Edward Lechlcitner of Ohio, later coming to Michigan where she spent the
remainder of her life. To this union were bom three children, Charles of Delton, John of Hastings and her daughter,
Mrs. Minnie Bryans who preceded her in death four years ago. Mr. Lechlcitner departed this life in 1887. In 1889
she was married to Henry Campbell of Cedar Creek. To this union were bom two children, Mrs. Sina Cutler of Paw
Paw and Wallace of Hastings. In later years she was married to Moses I lorn of Baltimore township, he passing on
later. Aside from the above mentioned children she is survived by two aged brothers of Ohio, twenty grandchildren,
sixteen great-grandchildren, friends and neighbors.
During her life she was very active in her community lending a helping hand to those in sorrow and need. Thus,
closes the life of one of the few remaining pioneers. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Saturday at Bunnell
church, Rev. Victor Jones in charge. Burial was al Cedar Creek cemetery.

2-Wallace E. Campbell1’3’4’5’8'9',0’B13. ,4-l5&gt; ,6-17 was bom on 17 January 1891 in Baltimore
Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA,1'3'4-8’18 died on 26 June 1975 in Barry County Medical Care facility,
I lastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA1,4 at age 84, and was buried on 29 June 1975 in Cedar Creek
Cemetery, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA.4

Birth Notes: Microfilm Roll: Barry County Births, Book C VOL. 1 &amp; 2; Book/Pagc: C-189; Entry: 36
Date of Birth: Jan. 17, 189; Name: Wallace E. Campbell; Sex: Male Color: White; Place of Birth: Baltimore;
Father: Henry Campbell; Residence: Baltimore; Birth Place: New York; Occupation: Farmer; Mother: Mary A.
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Campbell; Residence: Baltimore; Birth Place: Ohio; Date Recorded: May 14,1892

Noted events in his life were:

• l ie appeared on the Thirteenth Census of the United States census on 11 May 1910 in Baltimore Township,
Barry County, Michigan, USA.8 Lives with mother

His obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 79; Wednesday, Page 10, Column 6, Obituary, WALLACE E.
CAMPBELL on 2 July 1975 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
4 Services for Wallace E. Campbell, 84, of R2, Delton, who died Thursday, June
26, at the Medical Care Facility, were held Sunday, at 2 p.m. at the Williams Funeral I lomc in Delton.
Rev. Sidney Short officiated and burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery.
He was bom Jan. 17, 1891, in Barry County, the son of Henry and Mary (Barron) Campbell. He had lived
and farmed for many years in the Delton area. His wife Bernice died in 1973.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Russell (Myrtle) Benton of Hastings and Mrs. Jack (Mariela) Rizor of
Battle Creek; 2 sons, Mcrl of Hastings and Myron of Delton; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and one
great great grandchild.

Wallace married Bernice T. Wortman1-4-,0-,3*,4-,5-19-20 on 6 October 1910 in Barry County,
Michigan, USA,13 daughter of William H. Wortman and Mary Ella Simpson. Bernice was bom on 23 June
1893 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA,1-13-20 died on 26 December 1973 in Pennock 1 lospital,
1 lastings, Bany County, Michigan, USA1-4-13 at age 80, and was buried on 29 December 1973 in Cedar Creek
Cemetery, Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA.13 They had five children: Morl Henry, Myrtle E.,
Maurice W., Marieta E., and Myron W..
Noted events in their marriage were:

• They appeared on the Fourteenth Census of the United States census on 31 January 1920 in Hope Township,
Barry County, Michigan, USA.21 Enumerated by me on 31 Day of Januaiy, 1920 Isaac H.
Osgood, Enumerator
State: Michigan, County . Barry, Township: Hope Township, Name of Incorporated
Place:----- , Ward of City: —
Personal Information: Line 98 - 1\ Street: —, Place of Abode: House Fm\ Dwelling
202', Family 102',
Name Relation Race Sex Age Marital Status Years Married Mother of Childrcn/Still Living Naturalization
Attending school Can Read and Write Nativity: Person, Father, Mother Language Occupation Citizenship
Years of immigration Education Read/Write/Speak ownership of Home (owned/rcnled mortgaged) Fann Farm
Number
Campbell, Wallace Head RM W 29 M —/Yes/Yes Michigan New York Ohio Yes Laborer Farm W
Campbell, Bernice Wife F W 26 M —/Yes/Yes Michigan Michigan Michigan Yes None
Campbell, MerlSon M W9S Yes/—/— Michigan Michigan Michigan Yes None
Campbell, Myrtle Daughter FW5S —/—/— Michigan Michigan Michigan Yes None

Birth Notes: Microfilm Roll Number: Bany County Births, Book C VOL. 1 &amp; 2; Book/Page: C-250; Entry; 195;
Date of Birth: June 23, 1893; Name: Bernice C. Wertman; Sex: Female; Race: While; Type of birth: | blank);
Place of Birth: Battle Creek; Father: Witti Wertman; Residence: Hope [Twp|; Birthplace: Mich.; Occupation:
Farmer; Mother: Ella Wertman; Residence: Hope |Twp); Birthplace: Mich.; Date Recorded: June 13th 1894
by John G. Nagler, Clerk
Noted events in her life were:

•

Her obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 79; Thursday, Page 23, Column 2 &amp; 3, MRS. WALLACE
CAMPBELL on 10 January 1975 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
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13 Mrs. Wallace (Bernice) Campbell, 80, of Delton, the mother of sheriff Mcrl Campbell, died Wednesday
evening, Dec. 26, al Pennock Hospital, Hastings, after a long illness.
Services were held Saturday, Dec. 29, al the Williams Funeral Home, Dellon. Rev. Harold I loppe officiated
and burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery.
She was bom June 23, 1893, the daughter of Henry and Ella (Simpson) Wertman. She had lived mosl of her
lifetime in Barry County. She was married to Wallace Campbell on Oct. 6, 1910, and he survives.
Surviving, besides her husband, are 2 daughters, Mrs. Russell (Myrtle) Benton of Hastings, and Mrs. Jack
(Mariela) Rizor of Battle Creek; 2 sons, Merl of Hastings and Myron of Delton; 16 grandchildren; 16 great
grandchildren; a great great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Beulah Gcrould of Ypsilanti, and a brother, Myron
Wertman of Charlevoix.

3-Shcriff Mcrl Henry Campbell4-10*1 ’•22 was bom on 21 May 1911 in I lope Township, Barry' County,

Michigan, USA,1*15 died on 19 July 1996 in I lastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA15 at age 85, and was
buried on 12 July 1996 in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA.15
Noted events in his life were:

•

His obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 103; Thursday, Page 6, Column 5, Area Obituaries, Merl 11.
Campbell on 11 July 1996 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
15 HASTINGS - Merl H. Campbell, 85, OF Hastings and former long lime Bany County Sherilf
passed away Tuesday, July 9, 1996.
He was bom on May 21, 1911 in I lope Twp., Barry County, the son of Wallace and Bernice
(Wertman) Campbell. He was raised inn the Cedar Creek area of Barry County and attended The Cedar
Creek School.
Mr. Campbell was a life long Bany County resident.
He was married to Marjorie L. Karcher on May 29,1937.
Mr. Campbell served as Barry County Sheri 11'from 1960 until he retired in 1974. He had previously
served on the Hastings City Police Dept, from 1955 until being elected sherilf in 1960. Before his law
enforcement career he owned and operated Filler Soft - Soft Waler Service, M&amp;M Paint Store, Merl's
Friendly Service, drove truck for Bachelder Trucking, all former businesses in Hastings.
He was a member of Michigan and National Sheriffs Associations, Hastings Masonic Uxigc, Order of
Eastern Star, Saladin Shrine, and former member of Hastings Rotary Club.
I le was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Maurice Campbell.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Marjorie; step-daughter and husband, Donna and Loyal Kinney
of Hastings; daughter and husband, Lois and Richard Carl of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren: one brother,
Myron Campbell of Delton; two sisters, Myrtle Benton of Hastings and Mariela Rizor of Englewood, FL;
and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 1996 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Wren Funeral I lome.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 12, 1996 al the Wren Funeral Home with Rev.
Bulford W. Coe officiating.
Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Barry County .Sheriffs Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Assoc, or American Cancer Society.
• Merl’s Social Security Number was 386-10-6433; Merl's last residence was 1 Listings, Barry County,
Michigan, USA; Researched on 15 April 2008.
Search for MERL 11 CAMPBELL

Mcrl married Marjorie Elaine Karcher1- is. 22.23.24.25 on 29 May 1937 in 1 lastings, Barry County,
Michigan, USA,1-15 daughter of Gottleib Karcher and Leah Mary Eckert. Maijorie was bom on 16
September 1907 in Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA,23*24-25 died on 20
December 1997 in Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA24*25 al age 90, and was
buried on 23 December 1997 in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA.2425 They had one daughter: Lois Ann.
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Noted events in their marriage were:

• Merl and Marjorie can be found in BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN 1985, Page 309 &amp; 310; MERL
HENRY CAMPBELL
published in 1985 in Barry County, Michigan, USA:

Merl Henry Campbell was bom on May 21, 1911 to Wallace (b. 1891 d. 1975) and Bernice (b. 1893
d. 1973) Campbell of rural Delton, Michigan. Bernice was the daughter of Henry (b. 1871 d. 1940)and
Ella (Simpson) (b. 1874 d. 1968) Wertman who were farmers in the Cedar Creek area, Wallace was the
son of 1 lenry and Mary (Brone) Campbell who were divorced at the timed Merl's birth. Merl spent the
first eighteen years of his life in the Delton and Cedar Creek areas attending school and helping his father
on the farm.
In 1929 Merl moved to Freeport, Michigan with his parents where he and his father worked for
Solomon Road Builders on the road that was being built between Freeport and Middleville. Then came
the 'bank failure" and he was out of work except working for a few fanners for the next four years. I le
then obtained a job with Bachelder Trucking haul-ing freight from Grand Rapids through I las-tings to
Charlotte. While living in Freeport he met Maijorie Lucille (Karcher) Bachelder who was divorced and
she and her daughter, Donna Jean were living with her parents, Leap and Leah (Eckert) Karcher.
On May 29, 1937 Merl and Maijoric were married in Hastings and in the fall of that year Merl went
to work for Glen Densmore and Ed Storkan al the Courthouse Service Station. On May 27,1938 a
daughter, Lois Ann, was bom. In the spring of 1941, Merl started working for Clair McKee who owned
the Mobil Oil Bulk Plant in Hastings, where he drove a bulk gas truck for five years. 1 le then operated
Merl's Friendly Service until 1950 when he sold his equity in the gasoline station and pur-chased FillerSoft Waler Service which he operated until the spring of 1954. He then went to work al the Metal Tile
Company for six months and then at the E.W. Bliss Company as a plant guard.
On May 1, 1955, Merl started working as a patrolman for the Hastings Police Depart-ment. I le was
later transferred to the Drivers Training Program and taught the driving instruction while Kenneth Robb
was the class-room instructor. On November 7, 1957, there was an accident with the drivers training car
and Merl suffered a broken knee and was oft* work for six months.
In 1960 Merl ran for Barry County Sheriff on the Republican ticket in the Primary Elcc-lion and won
over Hazen Gray and Ray Branch. He then went on to win in the General Election. Merl held the office
of sheriff until November 25, 1974 when he retired. Since retirement the Campbells have enjoyed spend­
ing their winters in Rockport, Texas.
Noted events in her life were:

Her obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 105; Wednesday, Page 6, Column 3, Area Obituaries, Marjorie L.
Campbell on 24 December 1997 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
24 HASTINGS - Marjorie L. Campbell, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, December 20,
1997 al Pannock Hospital.
Mrs. Campbell was bom on September 16, 1907 in Freeport, the daughter of Gottlieb "Leap" and
Leah (Eckert) Karcher. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools.
She was married to John Bachelder, marriage ending in divorce. She married Merl Campbell on May
29, 1937.
Mrs. Campbell was employed as a Matron for the Barry County Jail for many years as her husband,
Merl served as Barry County Sheriff Previous employment included the former I lastings Aluminum
Products Company and restaurants in Hastings.
She was a member of Barry County Sportswomen's Club, Hastings Order of Eastern Star #7. She
enjoyed fishing, handicrafts, reading, playing cards, rooting for the Detroit Tigers baseball team, and
bowling and wintering in Rockport, Texas.
Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, Merl on July 9, 1996; her parents; a brother,
Lloyd Karcher and a sister, Mildred Karcher.
She is survived by two daughters, Donna (Loyal) Kinney of Hastings and Lois (Richard) Carl of
Kalamazoo; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at Wren Funeral I tome in I lastings.
Reverend BulTord W. Coe officiated. Burial took place at I lastings Riverside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
• Marjorie's Social Security Number was 364-20-1204; Marjorie's last residence was I lastings, Barry
County, Michigan, USA; Researched on 24 December 1997.
Search for MARJORIE CAMPBELL
4-Lois Ann Campbell1’ I5«22-24 was bom on 27 May 1938 in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan,

USA.22 (Relationship to Father,26 Relationship to Mother.26 )

Lois married Richard Bernard Carl {Babcock Individual: #207 }15*22*24 on 7 October 1956 in
Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA, son of Fred Nelson Carl and Ethel Mabel Finnan.
Richard was bom on 19 September 1930 in Delton, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan,
USA.22 They had three children; Regina Larine, Kelli Doreen, and Rick Frederick.
5-Regina Larine Carl {Babcock Individual: #207, i}27 was bom on 20 October 1957 in

Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA 27
5-Kelli Doreen Carl {Babcock Individual: #207, ii}28 was bom on 29 August 1961 in
Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA.28

Kelli married Ronald Frank Wolfe Jr.28 on 18 November 1980, son of Ronald Frank Wolfe
Sr. They had one daughter: Crystal.
6-Crystal Wolfe {Babcock Individual: #207, ii, i}29 was bom on 9 May I98229 and died

on 1 February 1983 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.29

5-Rick Frederick Carl {Babcock Individual: #207, iii}30 was bom on 8 December 1962 in
Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA.30
3-Myrtle E. Campbell4*,0* n»15 was bom on 4 September 1914 in I lope Township, Barry County,

Michigan, USA,10*11 died on 16 July 2004 in Thomapple Manor, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan,
USA10*11 at age 89, and was buried on 21 July 2004 in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings Township, Barry
County, Michigan, USA.10-11

Noted events in her life were:

•
Her obituary was published in
The Reminder, Tuesday, Area Obituaries, Myrtle E. Benton on 20 July 2004 in Bany County, Michigan,
USA.
10 HASTINGS - Myrtle E. Benton, age 89, of I lastings, died Friday, July 16,2004 at Thomapple
Manor.
Mrs. Benton was bom on Sept. 4,1914 at Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Wallace
and Bernice (Wertman) Campbell. She was raised in Hope Township and in Freeport and attended
schools there.
She was married to Russell F. Benton on Jan. 27, 1933. They resided in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo
before moving to the I lastings area in 1937.
She was employed at E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings in the Clerical department for 20 years,
retiring in 1979. Previous employment included I lastings Manufacturing Company and Bany Cleaners.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, she enjoyed playing golf, camping, fishing,
hunting, square dancing and traveling.
Mrs. Benton is survived by her daughters Evelyn L. (I lubert) Gibson of Portage and Vivian I. (Bud)
Case of Hastings; son, Maurice R. (Kathy) Benton of Portage; seven grandchildren; 10 great
grandchildren; sister, Marieta McLean of Florida; brother, Myron Campbell of Delton; nieces and
nephews.
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Preceding her in death were her husband, Russell on Feb. 26, 1987 and brothers, Maurice and Mcrl
Campbell.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 20, from 6-8 p.m. al Wren Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21,2004 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth
R. Vaught ofliciating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery.
Pallbearers arc Mark, Gary and Samuel Gibson, Jerry Case, Kyle Smith and A. J. Wcycrman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapplc Manor.
Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings.

Her obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Thursday, Page 6, Column 4, Area Obituaries, Myrtle E. Benton on 22 July 2004
in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
11 HASTINGS - Myrtle E. Benton, age 89, of Hastings, died Friday, July 16,2004 at Thomapplc
Manor.
Mrs. Benton was bom on Sept. 4, 1914 at 1 lope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Wallace
and Bernice (Wortman) Campbell. She was raised in I lope Township and in Freeport and attended
schools there.
She was married to Russell F. Benton on Jan. 27, 1933. They resided in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo
before moving to the Hastings area in 1937.
She was employed at E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings in the Clerical department for 20 years,
retiring in 1979. Previous employment included Hastings Manufacturing Company and Barry Cleaners.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, she enjoyed playing golf, camping, fishing,
hunting, square dancing and traveling.
Mrs. Benton is survived by her daughters Evelyn L. (I lubert) Gibson of Portage and Vivian I. (Bud)
Case of Hastings; son, Maurice R. (Kathy) Benton of Portage; seven grandchildren; 10 great
grandchildren; sister, Marieta McLean of Florida; brother, Myron Campbell of Delton; nieces and
nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Russell on Feb. 26, 1987 and brothers, Maurice and Merl
Campbell.
Services were held Wednesday, July 21,2004, Wren Funeral I lome with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught
officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark, Gary and Samuel Gibson, Jerry Case, Kyle Smith and A. J. Wcycrman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapplc Manor.
Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings.
Myrtle married Russell F. Benton4-,0*H*15*16* 17 on 27 January 1933.10-11 Russell was bom
on 25 May 1911, died on 26 February 1987 in Barry County, Michigan, USA10*11 at age 75, and was
buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA. They had three children:
Evelyn L., Vivian I., and Maurice R..
Evelyn
4-

L. Benton.10*n*17

Evelyn married Hubert Clifton Gibson10*11 in 1952 in Barry County, Michigan, USA. They had
three children: Mark, Gary, and Samuel.
Mark
5-

Gibson.10*11

5-Gary Gibson.10*11
5-SamueI Gibson.10*11
4-Vivian I. Benton.10*n*,7*31

Vivian married Clayton C. Case on 6 December 1953 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA.
Another name for Clayton is Bud Case.,0*,l*31 They had four children: Pam, Sue, Linda, and
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Jerry.

5-Pam Case.31-32-33 Another name for Pam is Pamela Rayc Case.

Pam married Michael J. Weyerman,31-32-33 son of John J. Weyerman and Thelma E.
Watson. They had one son: A.J..
6-A.J. Weyerman.10’n’32-33
5-Sue Case.31*34-35 Another name for Sue is Susan Lynn Case.

Sue married John Wesley Dryer III in 1986 in Barry County, Michigan, USA, son of John
Wesley Dryer Jr. and Geneva Archer. Another name for John is Johnny Dryer.34-35 They
had two children: Danielle and Tammy.
6-Danielle Dryer.34-35
Tammy
6-

Dryer.34-35

5-Linda Case.31

5-Jerry Case.10, ,1*31

Jerry married Nicky.31
4-Maurice R. Benton.10-11

Maurice married Kathryn ’’Kathy” Wood.10-11
3-Maurice W. Campbell10-1 ’•1115 was bom on 14 October 1921 in Michigan, USA,12 died on 6
July 1933 in Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA12 al age 11, and was buried in
Cedar Creek Cemetery, 1 lope Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA. The cause of his death was Lobar
Pneumonia.12 (Died as a child)

Death Notes: Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths; Book C; Libcr/Page: C-334; Entry: 10679;
Dale: July 6, 1933; Name: Maurice W. Campbell; Sex: Male; Color: White; Martial Status: Single; Age:
Years: 11; Months: 8; Days: 23; Place of Death: Village of Freeport; Cause of Death: Lobar Pneumonia;
Birthplace: Mich.; Occupation: School boy; Father: Wallace Campbell; Birthplace: Mich.; Mother: Bernice
Kcrkman; Birthplace: Mich.; Date of Record: Nov. 21, 1933

Medical Notes: Medical Dictionary On-Line
http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/search-enginc/
[I present these as a possible explanationfor Cause ofDeath]
Cause of Death Definition: Lobar Pneumonia
A febrile disease caused by STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE. This condition is characterized by
inflammation of one or more lobes of the lungs and symptoms include chills, fever, rapid breathing, and
cough.
Marieta
3-

E. Campbell.4-10-115-17 36

Marieta married Jack James Rizor4-15-,7’36-37 on 3 April 1947 in 1 Listings, Barry County,
Michigan, USA,17-36 son of Harry Lyle Rizor and Eunice Marie Mead. Jack was bom on 22 May
1928 in I lastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA,36-37 died on 4 June 1988 in I layes-Green-Beach
Memorial Hospital, Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, USA36 al age 60, and was buried on 8 June 1988
in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.36 They had seven children: Larry
L., David J., Dennis L., Rick, Renae C., Rebecca L., and Jacqueline K..

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Noted events in their marriage were:

• Wedding:
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 50; Thursday, Section 1, Page 7, Column 6, HONEYMOON
SPENT IN NORTH AFTER QUIET RITES I [ERE, 17 April 1947,1 tastings, Barry County, Michigan,
USA.'7
On April 3, al 7 p.m. Marieta Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Campbell of Delton, Route 2,
and Jack Rizor, son of Mr. and Mrs., Harry Rizor of Hastings, Route 3, repeated the vows in a double
ring ceremony before Rev. Winston Stone. Only the parents were present.
The bride chose for her wedding suit an off while gabardine with bustle-back effect with Navy
accessories. Her corsage was of red roses, white sweetpeas with greenery lied with a white satin ribbon.
I Iclcn Myers, as matron of honor chose a powder blue suit with black accessories, and her corsage
was of pink carnations and sweetpeas.
Paul Myers acted as best man.
For the wedding Mrs. Campbell chose a navy crepe. Mrs. Rizor chose a two piece black dress. Both
mothers having identical corsages of yellow carnations.
The wedding reception which followed the ceremony was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Rizor, where a three tiered wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom under a wedding Bell,
centered the lace covered table. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Benton acted as master and mistress of ceremonies.
Evelyn and Vivian Benton and Doris Richards served.
Mr. and Mrs. Rizor left for a short honeymoon in the north.
There were 65 guests present, which consisted of relatives from Grand Rapids, Nashville, Middleville,
Delton, and Battle Creek.
General Notes: 3rd Cousin Once Removed to Daniel W. Linderman, Volunteer Researcher
Noted events in his life were:

• He has conflicting death information of 15 June 1988.37
•

His obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 90; Thursday, Page 4, Column 4, Area Obituaries, Jack James
Rizor on 9 June 1988 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
36 BATTLE CREEK - Jack James Rizor, 60, of Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, passed away
Saturday, June 4, 1988 at Hayes-Green-Beach Memorial Hospital, Charlotte.
Mr. Rizor was bom on May 22, 1928 in Hastings, the son of Hany L. and Eunice N. (Mead) Rizor.
He was married to Marieta E. Campbell on April 3, 1947 in Hastings.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as an usher for several
years. He was also a member of the Battle Creek Electrical Association; International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers; Square Dance Clubs, Rolling Stones, Wagon Wheels, Buckles &amp; Bows and a former
member of the Cereal City Lions Club. He was Vice President of Mid Stale Electric in purchasing for 25
years. I Ic was also associated with Union Electric and formerly with Local Electrical Association.
Mr. Rizor is survived by his wife, Marieta of Battle Creek; four sons, Larry L. Rizor and David J.
Rizor, both of Battle Creek, Dennis L. Rizor of Ypsilanti and Rick S. Rizor of Hastings; three daughters,
Rcnae C. Fcldpausch of Hastings, Rebecca Hill of Jenison and Jacqueline K. Minor of Tampa, Florida
and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 8, 1988 al the First United Methodist Church in Battle
Creek with Rev. Dale D. Brown officiating. Burial was at the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the Heart Association or
the Visiting Nurse Services.
Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral I lome in Battle Creek.

• Jack's Social Security Number was 380-26-2788; Jack's last residence was Not Specified; Researched on
8 August 2007.
Search for J J RIZOR
4-Larry L. Rizor36 was bom about 1947.
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David
4-

J. Rizor.36

4-Dcnnis L. Rizor 36

4-Rick Rizor.36-38

Rick mamcd Brenda A. Brooks, daughter of Robert Howard Brooks and Beverly Ann Belson.

4-Renae C. Rizor.36
Renae married Mr. Williams.

Rcnae next married Mark S. Feldpausch36 in 1980 in Barry County, Michigan, USA. They had one
daughter. Katherine Renae.
5-Katherine Renae Feldpausch.

Katherine married Kurt Joel Busscher, son of Gary Busscher.
4-Rcbecca L. Rizor.36

Rebecca married Mr. Hill.36
4-Jacqueline K. Rizor.36

Jacqueline married Mr. Minor.36
Marieta next married Mr. McLean.10-11
3-Myron W. Campbell.4-10-u-15- 16-39-40-41

Myron married Virginia Ann Sweet16-39-40 on 29 June 1947 in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan,
USA,16-39-40 daughter of Royce Oatman Sweet and Allie B. Baird. Virginia was bom on 9 April
1922,39-40 died on 27 December 2005 in Delton, Bany 'lownship, Barry County, Michigan, USA3940 at age 83, and was buried on 30 December 2005 in East Hickory Comers Cemetery, Barry lownship,
Bany County, Michigan, USA.39-40 They had three children: Randall W., Kathleen, and Jan
Elizabeth.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Wedding:
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 51; Thursday, Section 1, Page 5, Column 3, AFTERNOON
RITES UNITE MISS SWEET, MYRON CAMPBELL, 10 July 1947, Hastings, Barry County,
Michigan, USA.16
Miss Virginia Ann Sweet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sweet, Middleville, became the bride of
Myron W. Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Campbell, Delton, at 4 o’clock Sunday, June 29, at
the Methodist parsonage in Hastings.
The Reverend Leon Manning performed the ceremony in the presence of the parents of the bridal
couple. They were attended by his brother-in-law, and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Benton of I lastings.
The bride wore a pink | unreadable] dress with embroidered waist, with matching hat and veil and
white accessories. Her corsage was gardenias and sweet peas. Her matron-of-honor wore an aqua crepe
dress with while accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations.
Mrs. Sweet, the bride's mother, wore an all black crepe dress with black accessories. Mrs. Campbell
wore a Navy blue dress with matching accessories. Their identical corsages were of red carnations.
Following the ceremony a reception for many relatives and friends was held at the home of the groom's
sister, Mrs. Russell Burton, al 818 JelTerson St. Ice cream and wedding cake were served as refreshments.
The couple left on a week's honeymoon trip near Lake Michigan and also look the Clipper to
Milwaukee, Wis., where they spent some lime, They arc now living with his people until they can find
an apartment in Hastings where the groom is al present employed as assistant to his brother in the
Mobile Service Station.
The bride graduated from Thomapple-Kcllogg school in Middleville in 1942 and since then has been
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employed in office work, having been a bookkeeper at the Middleville Creamery the past two years.
Noted events in her life were:
•

I ler obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 121; Thursday, Page 6, Column 5, Area Obituaries, Virginia A.
Campbell on 29 December 2005 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
39 DELTON - Virginia A. Campbell, age 83, of Delton, passed away December 27, 2005.
Mrs. Campbell was bom on April 9, 1922, the daughter of Royce and Allie (Baird) Sweet.
She enjoyed painting with oils and water colors and her painting will be cherished for years.
Mrs. Campbell was an excellent cook, especially wild game dinners.
She would sew without patterns.
Mrs. Campbell was a member of the United Methodist Women of the Faith United Methodist Church
in Delton, for several years.
She will be remembered as a loving encouraging mother and grandmother.
On June 29, 1947, she married Myron W. Campbell who survives. Other members of her family
include a son, Randall (Terri) Campbell of Richland; daughters, Kathleen (Dennis) Hodgson of Comstock
and Jan (Daniel) Cook of McMillan; a step daughter, Ellen Smith of Dorr; 15 grandchildren; 18 great
grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Megan Hodgson.
The family will receive friends today (Thursday) from 6 top 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral
Home, Delton.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 30,2005, 11 a.m, al Faith United Methodist
Church, Delton, Pastor Daniel I lofmann, officiating. Interment East 1 lickory Comers Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church, or Thomapplc Manor Recreation Fund will
be appreciated.
Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton.

4-Randall W. Campbell.39,40

Randall married Terri Ann Pough39,40 in 1978 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
4-Kathleen Campbel!.39,40,41

Kathleen married Dennis Hodgson39,40,41 in 1971 in Barry County, Michigan, USA, son of
Miles Hodgson and Mrs. Beatrice Budnick. They had four children: Megan Kathleen, Matthew,
Kristofer, and Gabriel.
5-Megan Kathleen Hodgson39,40,41 was bom on 10 September 1983 in Borgess Hospital,

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA,41 died on 30 September 1983 in Borgess
Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA,41 and was buried on 3 October 1983
in Old / New Oakhill Cemetery, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, USA.41
Noted events in her life were:
•
Her obituary was published in
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 85; Thursday, Page 4, Column 6, Area Obituaries,
Megan Kathleen 1 lodgson on 6 October 1983 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
41 DELTON - Megan Kathleen Hodgson, infant daughter of Dennis and Kathleen
(Campbell) I lodgson of 8876 Enzian Rd., died Friday, Sept. 30, 1983, at Borgess Medical
Center in Kalamazoo, where she was bom Sept. 1.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Matthew, Kristofer and
Gabriel, all at home; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Campbell of Delton; her
paternal grandparents, Mrs. Beatrice Budnick of Grand Rapids and Mr. Miles Hodgson of
Casville, Mo.; and several aunts and uncles.
Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 3 al 11 a.m. at Oak I fill Cemetery in
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Orangeville. 1 he Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral I Ionic
ol Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church for
children’s playground equipment.

Matthew
5-

Hodgson.41

5-Kristofer Hodgson.41
5-Gabriel Hodgson.41

4-Jan Elizabeth Campbell.39*40

Jan married Daniel J. Cook39-40 in 1988 in Barry County, Michigan, USA.
Myron married again and had 1 child, Ellen
4-Ellen Campbell.39*40

Ellen married Smith.
2-Mrs. Lusinai A. Campbell Cutler3 was bom on 13 October 1888 in Barry County, Michigan, USA,3 died on

18 January 1958 at age 69, and was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Township, Bany County, Michigan,
USA.3 Another name for Lusinai was Mrs. Sina Campbell Cutler.5

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I. Written and Compiled by the People of Barry County, Michigan (Taylor Publishing Company. Dallas. Texas), Page 309 &amp; 310;
MERL HENRY CAMPBELL. 1985 The Barry County Book Committee. 3160 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. 49058

Short biographies furnished by various families.
2. County Clerk (Previous to 1904 as permitted by statute.
I. Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records.
1 did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as 1 could.
Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy), Microfilm Roll: Barry County Births. Book C VOL. 1 &amp; 2; Book/Page: C-189;
Entry: 36.

3. Barry County Genealogy Club These are often requests for birth, death and marriages. Sometimes the requestor ask for any
information that the Hastings Public Library or club members have or can find.
The Barry County Genealogy Club meets the last Tuesd. "Look-up Request sent to lite Barry County Genealogy Club.** Iwm Violet
Peterson. Violet can be reached by E-Mail at "Iilywhile63 AT hotmail DOT com."
4. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll U 79; Wednesday. July 2.1975. Page 10. Column 6. Obituary. WALLACE
E. CAMPBELL. Extract from Obituary:
Services for Wallace E. Campbell. 84. of R2. Delton, who died Thursday. June
26. al the Medical Care Facility, were held Sunday ( 29 Jun 1975 |.
Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery.
lie was bom Jan. 17. 1891. in Bany County, the son of Henry and Mary (Barron) Campbell. His wife Bernice died in 1973.
He is survived by 2 daughters. Mrs. Russell (Myrtle) Benton and Mrs. Jack (|Living individual)) Rizor. 2 sons. Mcrl and (Living
individual).

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
I lome Page for genealogy assistance http://hastings.llcoop.org

5. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll II43; lliursday. March 18. 1937. Section 2. Page 5. Column 7. Obituary
(Mary Ann Barome). Extract from Obituary:
Mary Ann Barome was bom October 20. 1849 in Medina county. Ohio, and passed away March 11th al the home of Iter step-daughter.
Mrs. Alice Kelley.
In 1868 she was united in marriage to Edward Lcchleilner of Ohio. To this union were bom three children. Charles. John and her
daughter. Mrs. Minnie Bryans who preceded her in death four years ago. Mr. Lechieitncr departed this life in 1887. In 1889 she was
married to 1 lenry Campbell. To this union were bom two children, Mrs. Sina Culler and Wallace. In later years she was married to Moses
Hom of Baltimore township, he passing on later. Aside from (he above mentioned children she is survived by two aged brothers.
Funeral services were held Saturday 113 march 1937). Burial was at Cedar Creek cemetery.
An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
I tastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@l lcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://hastings.llcoop.org

6. County Clerk (Tire first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867.1. Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best
to transcribe these records. 1 did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could.).
Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths. Book C: Liber/Pagc: C-322; Entry: 10527. Date: Jan. 17. 1933; Name: Minnie Mae Bryans*. Sex:
Female; Color: White; Martial Status: Married: Age: Years: 50; Months: 6: Days: 10: Place of Death: Village of Freeport: Cause of
Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage: Birthplace: Baltimore |Twp|. Mich.: Occupation: Housewife: l ather: Edward Ixchleitner. Birthplace:
Ohio: Mother: Mary Barons: Birthplace: Ohio; Date of Record: April 27. 1933.
7. County Clerk (Previous to 1904 as permitted by statute.
1. Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records.
I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could.
Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy). Microfilm Roll: Barry County Births Book A &amp; B: Book/Page: A-188: Entry:
2809. Date of Birth: Nov. 20. 1873; Name: |no given name] Lcchleilner, Sex: Male Still-Born: Place of Birth: Baltimore (Twpj: Father:
Edward Lechieitncr: Residence: Baltimore |Twp|; Birthplace: Ohio: Occupation: Farmer. Mother: Mary A. Lcchleilner. Residence:
Baltimore |Twp]; Birthplace: Ohio; Date Recorded: June 5th. 1874 by Win. W. Powers. Co. Clerk.

8. 1910 Census Heritage Quest Online Census Images. Microfilm Roll IIT624-636. SCHEDULE No. 1 — POPULATION
SUPERVISOR’S DISTRICT NO.: 4; ENUMERATION DISTRICT NO.: 56*. SHEET NO.: 10A: PAGE NO.: 20.

9. County Clerk (Previous to 1904 as permitted by statute.
I. Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records.
I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, hut have maintained the spelling as best as I could.

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Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy), Microfilm Roll: Barry County Births. Book C VOL. I &amp; 2: Book/Pnge: C-189:
Entry: 36. Dale of Birth: Jan. 17. 189; Name: Wallace E. Campbell; Sex: Male Color: White; Place of Birth: Baltimore: Lather: Henry
Campbell: Residence: Baltimore. Birth Place: New York: Occupation: Panner. Mother: Mary A. Campbell: Residence: Baltimore: Birth
Place: Ohio: Date Recorded: May 14. 1892.

10. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (A weekly newspaper published by J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-01X8.
Phone (616) 945-9554 Weekly local free newspaper for I tastings and Barry County Michigan. Hie pages are not numbered, 'fire obituaries
are usually located near the center of the paper.). Tuesday. Area Obituaries. Myrtle E. Benton. Extract from Obituary:
HASTINGS - Myrtle E. Benton, age 89. of Hastings, died Friday. July 16. 2004 at I’homapple Manor.
Mrs. Benton was bom on Sept. 4. 1914 at Hope Township. Barry County, the daughter of Wallace and Bernice (Wertman) Campbell.
She was married to Russell F. Benton on Jan. 27. 1933.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Benton is survived by her daughters (Living individuals] Gibson and (Living individuals) Case: son. (Living individuals] Benton:
sister. (Living individual) McLean: brother, (Living individual) Campbell.
Preceding her in death were her husband. Russell on Feb. 26. 1987 and brothers. Maurice and Merl Campbell.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. July 21. 2004. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery.
Pallbearers are | 3 Living individuals) Gibson. (Living individual) Case. (Living individual) Smith and (Living individual) Weyerman.
I have donated a copy of my Reminder files (starting in 2002 to present) that contain: Obituaries. Births. Marriages. Engagements.
Aniversaies. Military Srevice; and other items that I have to the listings Public Library.
E-Mail has&lt;?Z&gt;llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://hastings.llcoop.org

11. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll il 119: Thursday. Page 6. Column 4. Area Obituaries. Myrtle E. Benton.
Extract from Obituary:
HASTINGS - Myrtle E. Benton, age 89. of Hastings, died Friday. July 16. 2004 at 'I'homapple Manor.
Mrs. Benton was bom on Sept. 4. 1914 at Hope Township. Barry County, the daughter of Wallace and Bernice (Wertman) Campbell.
She was married to Russell F. Benton on Jan. 27. 1933.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Benton is survived by her daughters (Living individuals! Gibson and (Living individuals) Case: son. (Living individuals)
Benton: sister. (Living individual) McLean: brother, |I .iving individual) Campbell.
Preceding her in death were her husband. Russell on Feb. 26. 1987 and brothers. Maurice and Merl Campbell.
Services were held Wednesday. July 21. 2004, Wren Funeral Home. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery.
Pallbearers were ( 3 Living individuals] Gibson, (Living individual) Case. (Living individual) Smith and (Living individual)
Weyerman.
An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail hasMllcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.ilcoop.org

12. County Clerk (The first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867.1. Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best
to transcribe these records. I did not correct the spelling of (he original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as 1 could.).
Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths: Book C; Liber/Page: C-334; Entry: 10679. Date: July 6. 1933; Name: Maurice W. Campbell: Sex:
Male; Color: White; Martial Status: Single; Age: Years: 11; Months: 8; Days: 23: Place of Death: Village of Freeport: Cause of Death:
Lobar Pneumonia; Birthplace: Mich.: Occupation: School boy: Father. Wallace Campbell; Birthplace: Mich.: Mother: Bernice Kerkman:
Birthplace: Mich.; Date of Record: Nov. 21, 1933.
13. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc..
135) N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0602), Microfilm Roll il 79; Thursday, January 10.1975. Page 23. Column 2 &amp; 3. MRS.
WALLACE CAMPBELL. Extract from Obituary:
Mrs. Wallace (Bernice) Campbell. 80. of Delton, the mother of sheriff Merl Campbell, died Wednesday evening. Dec. 26. at Pennock
1 lospital. 1 lastings.
Services were held Saturday. Dec. 29. at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery.
She was bom June 23. 1893. the daughter of Henry and Ella (Simpson) Wertman. She was married to Wallace Campbell on Oct. 6.
1910.
Surviving, besides her husband, are 2 daughters. Mrs. Russell (Myrtle) Benton, and Mrs. Jack ((Living individual)) Rizor; 2 sons.
Merl and (Living individual): one sister. Mrs. Beulah Gerould, and a brother. Myron Wertman.

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "1’1 IE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by dale.
I lastings Public Library:
E-Mail hasMllcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://hastings.llcoop.org

14. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc..
1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058-0602), Microfilm Roll II 70; Thursday. November 28, 1968, Section 1, Page 1. Column 3.
Mrs. Wertman Of Delton Dies Sunday. Extract from Obituary:
Services for Mrs. Mary Ella Wertman, 94, Delton, who died late Sunday, Nov. 24. al the Barry County Medical Facility, were

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scheduled for this Wednesday.
Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery.
She was bom on Aug. 31. 1874. in Hope Township, and married William II. Werlman on Nov. 17. 1892. in Hope Township.

He died Nov. 15. 1940.
Mrs. Werlman is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Wallace (Bernice) Campbell and Mrs. Robert (Beulah) Gerould; a son. Myron L.

Werlman.

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER” Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page Tor genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org

15. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll II 103; Thursday. July 11. 1996, Page 6. Column 5, Area Obituaries. Merl
H. Campbell. Extract from Obituary:
HASTINGS - Merl I I. Campbell. 85. Ob' Hastings and former long time Barry County Sheriff passed away Tuesday. July 9. 1996.
He was bom on May 21. 1911 in Hope Twp.. Barry County, the son of Wallace and Bernice (Werlman) Campbell.
He was married to Marjorie L. Karcher on May 29. 1937.
Mr. Campbell served as Barry County Sheriff from 1960 until he retired in 1974. He had previously served on the Hastings City Police
Dept, from 1955 until being elected sheriff in 1960.
lie was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Maurice Campbell.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife. Marjorie: step-daughter and husband. (Living individuals! Kinney: daughter and husband.
(Living individuals! Carl: one brother. (Living individual] Campbell; two sisters. Myrtle Benton and (Living individual! Rizor.
1'uneral services will be held b'riday. July 12. 1996.
Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Barry County Sheriffs Honor Guard.
An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by dale.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org
16. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc..
1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll U 51; Thursday. July 10. 1947. Section 1. Page 5, Column 3,
AFTERNOON RITES UNITE MISS SWEET. MYRON CAMPBELL. Extract from Announcement:
Miss Virginia Ann Sweet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sweet. Middleville, became the bride of Myron W. Campbell, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace Campbell. Delton, at 4 o'clock Sunday. June 29. at the Methodist parsonage in Hastings.
They were attended by his brother-in-law. and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Benton.

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
I lome Page for genealogy assistance http://liaslings.llcoop.org
17. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll II 50; Thursday. April 17, 1947. Section 1. Page 7. Column 6.
HONEYMOON SPENT IN NORTH AFTER QUIET RITES HERE.

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org

18. County Clerk (Previous to 1904 as permitted by statute.
I. Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best Io transcribe these records.
I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as 1 could.
Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy). Microfilm Roll: Barry County Births. Book C VOL. 1 &amp; 2: Book/Page: C-189;
Entry: 36. Dale of Birth: Jan. 17. 189; Name: Wallace E. Campbell; Sex: Male Color: While; Place of Birth: Baltimore; Father: Henry
Campbell: Residence: Baltimore: Birth Place: New York; Occupation: Farmer, Mother: Mary A. Campbell; Residence: Baltimore; Birth
Place: Ohio: Date Recorded: May 14, 1892.
19. County Clerk (The first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867.1, Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best
to transcribe these records. I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could.).
Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths: Book C; Liber/Page: C-334; Entry: 10679. ;Date: July 6. 1933: Name: Maurice W. Campbell: Sex:
Male: Color: White; Martial Status: Single; Age: Years: 11; Months: 8; Days: 23; Place of Death: Village of Freeport: Cause of Death:
Lobar Pneumonia: Birthplace: Mich.*. Occupation: School boy; Father: Wallace Campbell; Birthplace: Mich.: Mother: Bernice Kerkman:
Birthplace: Mich.; Date of Record: Nov. 21.1933.
20. County Clerk (Previous to 1904 as permitted by statute.
I, Daniel Wesley Linderman. have done my best to transcribe these records.

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1 did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could.
Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy). Microfilm Roll Number: Barry County Births. Book C VOL. 1 &amp; 2: Book/Page:
C-250; Entry: 195. Date of Birth: June 23. 1893; Name: Bernice C. Wcrtman; Sex: Female; Race: White; Type of birth: (blank |; Place of
Birth: Battle Creek; Father: Witti Wcrtman; Residence: Hope [Twp]; Birthplace: Mich.; Occupation: Farmer. Mother: Ella Wcrtman;
Residence: Hope [Twp]; Birthplace: Mich.; Date Recorded: June 13th 1894 by John G. Nagler. Clerk.

21. 1920 Census Heritage Quest Online Census Images. Roll T625.756, Schedule No. 1 — Population. Supervisor's District No. 54.
Enumeration District No. 54. Page 218 &amp; 219. Sheet IB &amp; 2A.
22. Marilyn Schneider, compiler. "Ancestry and Descendants of William Babcock. 1791-1867. Barry County. Michigan" (Ludington.
Michigan). Babcock Page 26 &amp; 49. Babcock Individual: 11207. Extract from the Preface:
’Iliere may be some errors throughout the book, but it is hope they are few. If the readers find any error, please report to the compiler.
It is with pleasure that I present this book to this present generation to all who will enjoy reading it. It is done as a labor of love, and I
have enjoyed the warm and lovely relationships through correspondences, visits and (he family reunion, ‘flic cooperation and effort of all
were much appreciated lor making this book possible. I have a photo copy of the book that belonged to my Aunt Dorothy Arlene (Mack)
Edmonds. Her mother was Grace Elizabeth (Babcock) and her lather was William Wallace Mack.
23. Written and Compiled by the People of Barry County. Michigan (Taylor Publishing Company. Dallas. Texas). Page 274. LOYAL
"BILL" KINNEY. Extract from biography:
Loyal "Bill" Kinney was bom in Hastings. Michigan on July 30. 1927. the son of factory worker Floyd (b. July 5. 1885. d. Sept 7.
1949) and Edith (Morganlhaler) Kinney (b. May 14, 1907. d. Apr. 26. 1973). Loyal had one brother and four sisters: Lyle (b. Mar. 15.
1908. d. July 29. 1964. m. Dorotha Lancaster). Lavona (b. Oct. 8, 1913, m. Arthur Howe). Ladora (b. Apr. 5. 1918. d. /\pr. 26. 1937. m.
Richard Tolles). Layonatine (b. May 8. 1925, m. Fred Schmidt).
On March 8. 1947. Loyal married Donna Jean Bachelder. the daughter of factory worker John Bachelder (b. June 10. 1899. d. Sept. 3.
1958) and Maijorie (Karcher) Bachelder Campbell (b. Sept. 16.1907). Until the age of 10. Donna lived in Freeport. Michigan with her
mother and grandparents, thcr Got I ted "leap" Karchers.
Loyal and Donna had one son. Robert Lee (b. Oct. 25. 1947). On February 27. 1971 lie married Susan Kay Wilder (b. Aug. 22. 12948)
of Bloomfield Hills. Michigan. They have two children: Matthew Christian (b. Aug. 17. 1972) and Julie Angela (b. May 3. 1977).
Ixiyal’s paternal grandfather. Charles P. Kinney (b. May 24. 1854, d. Feb. 9. 1899) and grandmother Catherine (Marshall) Kinney (b.
Jan. 22. 1856. d.-) fanned Maple Grove Township. Charles was the son of Isaac H. Kinney (b. Nov. 2. 1822. d. Oct. 27. 1878) and Almira
C. (Palmer) Kinney (b. Sept. 14. 1823. d. July 27. 1895) who were married in Livingston County. New York on March 13. 1850.
Catherine was the daughter of John Marshall (b. Sept. 22. 1831 in Germany. d. May 18. 1910) and Dorothy (Oslrolh) Marshal! (b.-, d.
Aug. 18. 1892) who were married in Ohio in 1852. In the year 1833. John came with his parents, two brothers and one sister to America
and settled on a farm near Attica. Senica Co.. Ohio, where his parents died. 1985 Tlie Barry County Book Committee. 3160 South
Broadway. Hastings. Michigan, 49058
Short biographies furnished by various families.

24. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly newspaper published by J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058-0188.
Phone (616) 945-9554 Weekly local free newspaper for Hastings and Barry County Michigan. Hie pages are not numliered. 'Hie obituaries
are usually located near the center of the paper.). Microfilm Roll //105: Wednesday. December 24. 1997. Page 6. Column 3. Area
Obituaries. Maijorie L. Campbell. Extract from Obituary:
HASTINGS - Maijorie L. Campbell, age 90. of Hastings, passed away Saturday. December 20. 1997 at Pannock Hospital.
Mrs. Campbell was bom on September 16. 1907 in Freeport, the daughter of Gottlieb "Leap" and I^cah (Eckert) Karcher.
She was married to John Bachelder, marriage ending in divorce. She married Merl Campbell on May 29. 1937.
Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband. Merl on July 9, 1996; her parents; a brother, Lloyd Karcher and a sister. Mildred
Karcher.
She is survived by two daughters, [Living individual) (Loyal) Kinney and [Living individuals] Carl.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 23, 1997. Burial look place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery.
I have donated a copy of my Reminder files (starting in 2002 to present) that contain: Obituaries. Births, Marriages. Engagements.
Aniversaies. Military Srevice; and other items that I have to the l istings Public Library.
l&gt;Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org

25. (’Him RootsWeb.com and Anccstry.com http://ssdi.gcnealogy.roolsweb.com Fill out as much information as you haver then click on
flic "Search” button or pick "Advanced Search" then fill out as much information as you liavc; then click on (he "Search" button). Search lor
MARJORIE CAMPBELL.
Special Note about Social Security Death Index: I use this to supply missing Birth and Death Dates and is only a possible answer to
these items.
26. Marilyn Schneider, compiler. "Ancestry and Descendants of William Babcock, 1791-1867. Barry County. Michigan" (Ludington.
Michigan). Extract from the Preface:
'Iliere may be some errors throughout the book, but it is hope they are few. If the readers find any error, please report to the compiler.
It is with pleasure that I present this book to this present generation to al) who will enjoy reading it. It is done as a labor of love, and I
have enjoyed the warm and lovely relationships through correspondences, visits and the family reunion. The cooperation and effort of all
were much appreciated Ibr making this book possible. I have a photo copy of the book that belonged to my Aunt Dorothy Arlene (Mack)
Edmonds. Her mother was Grace Elizabeth (Babcock) and her father was William Wallace Mack.

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27. Marilyn Schneider, compiler, "Ancestry and Descendants of William Dabcock, 1791-1867, Barry County. Michigan" (Ludington.
Michigan). Babcock Page 9. Babcock Individual: 11207, i. Extract from the Preface:
There may be some errors throughout the book, but it is hope they are few. If the readers find any error, please report to the compiler.
It is with pleasure that I present (his book to this present generation Io all who will enjoy reading it. It is done as a labor of love, and I
have enjoyed the warm and lovely relationships through correspondences, visits and the family reunion. The cooperation and efibrl of all
were much appreciated for making this book possible. I have a photo copy of the book that belonged to my Aunt Dorothy Arlene (Mack)
Edmonds. I ler mother was Grace Elizabeth (Babcock) and her father was William Wallace Mack.

28. Marilyn Schneider, compiler. "Ancestry and Descendants of William Babcock. 1791-1867, Barry County, Michigan" (Ludington.
Michigan). Babcock Page 9, Babcock Individual: #207. ii. Extract from the Preface:
There may be some errors throughout the book, but it is hope they are few. If the readers find any error, please report to the compiler.
It is with pleasure that I present this book to this present generation to all who will enjoy reading it. It is done as a labor of love, and I
have enjoyed the warm and lovely relationships through correspondences, visits and the family reunion. The cooperation and effort of all
were much appreciated for making this book possible. I have a photo copy of the book that belonged to my Aunt Dorothy Arlene (Mack)
Edmonds. Iler mother was Grace Elizabeth (Babcock) and her father was William Wallace Mack.
29. Marilyn Schneider, compiler. "Ancestry and Descendants of William Babcock. 1791-1867. Barry County. Michigan" (Ludington.
Michigan). Babcock Page 9. Babcock Individual: #207. ii. i. Extract from the Preface:
'llicre may be some errors throughout the book, but it is hope they arc few. If the readers find any error, please report to the compiler.
Il is with pleasure that I present this book to this present generation to all who will enjoy reading it It is done as a labor of love, and 1
have enjoyed the warm and lovely relationships through correspondences, visits and the family reunion. 'Hie cooperation and effort of all
were much appreciated for making this book possible. 1 have a photo copy of the book that belonged to my Aunt Dorothy Arlene (Mack)
Edmonds. Her mother was Grace Elizabeth (Babcock) and hcr father was William Wallace Mack.
30.
Marilyn Schneider, compiler. "Ancestry and Descendants of William Babcock. 1791-1867. Barry County. Michigan" (Ludington.
Michigan). Babcock Page 9. Babcock Individual: #207. iii. FCxtract from the Preface:
'fhere may be some errors throughout the book, but it is hope they are few. If the readers find any error, please report to the compiler.
It is with pleasure that I present this book to this present generation to all who will enjoy reading it. It is done as a labor of love, and 1
have enjoyed the warm and lovely relationships through correspondences, visits and the family reunion. ’Hie cooperation and effort of all
were much appreciated for making this book possible. I have a photo copy of the book that belonged to my Aunt Dorothy Arlene (Mack)
Edmonds. Iler mother was Grace Elizabeth (Babcock) and her father was William Wallace Mack.

31. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0602). Social News : Cases to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. Extract from Article:
They were married al the First United Methodist Church on December 6. 1953 in Hastings. They have four children - Pam (Michael)
Weyerman. Sue Dryer. Linda (Cary) Smith. Jerry (Nicky) Case.
An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by dale.
Hastings Public Library;
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.Ilcoop.org
32. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly newspaper published by J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0188.
Phone (616) 945-9554 Weekly local free newspaper for Hastings and Barry County Michigan, 'flic pages arc not numbered. 'Hie obituaries
are usually located near the center of the paper.), In Memoriam: IN LOVING MEMOR Y OF T1IELMA WEYERMAN; FEBRUARY 9.

1993.

I have donated a copy of my Reminder files (starling in 2002 to present) that contain: Obituaries. Births, Marriages. Engagements.
Anivcrsaies. Military Srevice; and other items that I have to the l istings Public Library.
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org
33. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.,
1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll # 96; Thursday, February 11. 1993, Page 6. Column 5. Area
Obituaries, Thelma E. Waycrman. Extract from Obituary:
DELTON - Thelma E. Weyerman. 67, of7929 South Wall luikc Road, Delton, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1993 al hcr
residence.
Mrs. Weyerman was bom on June 14, 1925, her present address in Cloverdale, the daughter of William and Emma (McKibben)
Watson.
She was married Io (Living individual] Weyerman on September 25, 1948.
Mrs. Weyerman is survived by her husband, (Living individual] Weyerman: son and wife. (Living individuals) Weyerman: two
daughters. (Living individuals] Weyerman; grandson. (Living individual] Weyerman: sister, Mildred Midling; brother and wife.
(Living individuals] Watsons.
She was preceded in death by hcr parents and brothers. Russell and Basil Watson.
Funeral services will be held Friday. February 12. Burial will be at the Brush Ridge Cemetery.

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
Iv-Mail has@llcoop.org

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Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liaslings.llcoop.org
34. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly newspaper published by J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-01X8.
Phone (616) 945-9554 Weekly local free newspaper for Hastings and Barry County Michigan. The pages are not numbered, 'rhe obituaries
are usually located near the center of the paper.). Saturday. Area Obituaries. John Dryer Jr. Extract from Obituary:
HASTINGS - John Jr. Dryer, age 80 of Hastings, died Thursday October 18. 2007 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
He was bom February 10. 1927 in Hastings, the son of John and Hazel (Mead) Dryer.
John served in the United States Army during World War II.
He will lie dearly missed by his wife of 54 years. [Living individual| (Archer) Dryer, his children. [Living individuals] Dryer. [Living
individuals] Waite. (Living individual] Dryer. (Living individuals] Dryer. [Living individual] Dryer. [Living individual] Dryer.
grandchildren. | 4 Living individuals] Dryer.
A private family service will be held, burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery.
1 have donated a copy of my Reminder files (starting in 2002 to present) that contain: Obituaries. Births. Marriages. Engagements.
Aniversaies. Military' Srevice; and other items that I have to the listings Public Library.
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
I Ionic Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org

35.
J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Mi 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll H 121; Thursday. October 25. 2007. Page 7. Column 1. Area Obituaries.
John Dryer Jr. Extract from Obituary:
HASTINGS - John Jr. Dryer, age 80 of Hastings, died Thursday October 18. 2007 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
He was bom February 10. 1927 in 1 laslings. the son of John and Hazel (Mead) Dryer.
John served in the United States Army during World War II.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 54 years. (Living individual] (Archer) Dryer, his children. (Living individuals] Dryer. (Living
individuals] Waite. (Living individual] Dryer. (Living individuals] Dryer. (Living individual] Dryer. (Living individual] Diyer.
grandchildren. | 4 Living individuals] Dryer.
A private family service will lie held, burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery.

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER” Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail lias@llcoop.org
I Ionic Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org

36. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll It 90; Thursday, June 9. 1988, Page 4. Column 4, Area Obituaries. Jack
James Rizor. Extract from Obituary:
BATl’LE CREEK - Jack Janies Rizor, 60, of Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 4. 1988 al I layes-GreenBeach Memorial Hospital, Charlotte.
Mr. Rizor was bom on May 22. 1928 in Hastings, the son of Harry L. and Eunice N. (Mead) Rizor. He was married Io (Living
individual] Campbell on /\pril 3, 1947 in Hastings.
Mr. Rizor is survived by his wife. (Living individual]; four sons. (Living individuals] Rizor. three daughters. [Living individual]
Feldpausch. (Living individual] Hill and (Living individual] Minor.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday. June 8. 1988. Burial was at the Memorial Park Cemetery.
An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
Hastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liaslings.llcoop.org
37. (Thru RootsWcb.com and Ancestry.com hltp://ssdi.genealogy. rootsweb.com Fill out as much information as you have; then click
on the "Search" button or pick "Advanced Search" then 1111 out as much information as you have; then click on the "Search" button). Search
for J J RIZOR.
Special Note about Social Security Death Index: I use this to supply missing Birth and Death Dates and is only a possible answer to
these items.

38. Wedding Anniversary (The Hastings Banner or The Reminder), The HASTINGS BANNER. Page 7. Column 4, Brooks Celebrate
Fiftieth.
39. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058-0602), Microfilm Roll II 121; Thursday, Page 6, Column 5, Area Obituaries. Virginia A.
Campbell. Extract from Obituary:
DELTON - Virginia A. Campbell, age 83. of Delton, passed away December 27. 2005.
Mrs. Campbell was bom on April 9, 1922, the daughter of Royce and Allie (Baird) Sweet.
Mrs. Campbell was a member of the United Methodist Women of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, for several years.
On June 29. 1947. she married (Living individual] Campbell who survives. Other members of her family include a son. (Living
individuals] Campbell; daughters. (Living individuals] Hodgson and (Living individuals] Cook: a step daughter. (Living individual]
Smith; 15 grandchildren: 18 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday. December 30. 2005, December 30. 2005. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery’.

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An early name of the Hastings Banner was "THE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER” Indexed by dale.
I lastings Public Library:
E-Mail hasfrfllcoop.org
1 Ionic Page for genealogy assistance hltp://haslings.Ilcoop.org
40. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly newspaper published by J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0188.
Phone (616) 945-9554 Weekly local free newspaper for Hastings and Barry County Michigan. The pages are not numbered. The obituaries
are usually located near the center of the paper ). Tuesday. Area Obituaries. Virginia A. Campbell. Extract from Obituary:
DELTON - Virginia A. Campbell, age 83. of Delton, passed away December 27. 2005.
Mrs. Campbell was bom on April 9. 1922. the daughter of Royce and Allie (Baird) Sweet.
Mrs. Campbell was a member of the United Methodist Women of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, for several years.
On June 29. 1947. she married (Living individual) Campbell who survives. Other members of her family include a son. (Living
individuals! Campbell; daughters. (Living individuals) Hodgson and (Living individuals! Cook; a step daughter. (Living individual!
Smith; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
Funeral services were conducted Friday. December 30. 2005. Interment East I lickory Comers Cemetery.

I have donated a copy of my Reminder Hies (starting in 2002 to present) that contain: Obituaries. Births. Marriages. Engagements.
Aniversaies. Military Srevice; and other items that I have to the l istings Public Library.
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://hastings.llcoop.org
41. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. (A weekly subscription newspaper published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc.. 1351
N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058-0602). Microfilm Roll II 85; Thursday. October 6, 1983. Page 4. Column 6, Area Obituaries.
Megan Kathleen Hodgson. Extract from Obituary:
DELTON - Megan Kathleen Hodgson, infant daughter of (Living individuals! (Campbell) Hodgson died Friday. Sept. 30. 1983. at
Borgcss Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where she was bom Sept. 1.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers. (Living individuals], all at home; her maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs.
(Living individual] Campbell: her paternal grandparents. Mrs. (Living individual! Budnick and Mr. (Living individual] Hodgson.
Graveside services were held Monday. Oct. 3 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville.

An early name of the Hastings Banner was "TI IE HASTINGS REPUBLICAN BANNER" Indexed by date.
I lastings Public Library:
E-Mail has@llcoop.org
Home Page for genealogy assistance http://liastings.llcoop.org

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�Name Index
(No surname)

ARCHER

Geneva (Est 1929-

RIZOR

CASE

Beatrice (Mrs.), Budnick
11
Nicky ................................. . 8

)

8

COOK

10

DRYER

Daniel J.................................. 12

BAIRD

Allie B. (1870-1948) ........
BARRON

Mary Ann (1853-1937) ... . 2
B ELSON

Beverly Ann .......................

10

BENTON

Evelyn L.................................
Maurice R..............................
Russell F. (1911-1987) ...
Vivian I..................................

Linda ..................................... 8
Pam ....................................... 8
Sue ....................................... 8

Danielle ...............................
John Wesley III ....................
John Wesley Jr. (1927-2007)
Tammy .................................

8
8
8
8

7
8
7
7

BROOKS

BUSSCHER

Gary ...................................
Kurt Joel .............................

10
10

CAMPBELL

Ellen ...................................
Heniy 11.(1841-1920) ........ .
Jan Elizabeth .....................
Kathleen .............................
Lois Ann (1938) ...,.
Lusinai A. (Mrs.), Cutler
(1888-1958) ...................
Marieta E............................... . .
Maurice W. (1921-1933)
Merl Henry (Sheriff) (19111996) ................................. .
Myron W................................
Myrtle E. (1914-2004) ........ .
Randall W..............................
Wallace E. (1891-1975) ..,.

Leah Mary (1877-1968) .... 4
FELDPAUSCH

Katherine Rcnae ................
Mark S...................................

10
10

12
2
12
11
6
12
8
8

Ethel Mabel (1894-1972)

CARL

Fred Nelson (1887-1955)
6
Kelli Doreen (1961)
6
Regina I ,arinc (1957) 6
Richard Bernard (1930)
6
Rick Frederick (1962) 6
CASE

Clayton C................................. . 7
Jerry ..................................... . 8

6

GIBSON

Gary .....................................
Hubert Clifton .......................
Mark .....................................
Samuel .................................

7
7
7
7

HILL

Mary Ella (1874-1968)

... . 3

SMITH

(No Given Name) ............... 12
Royce Oatman (1886-1947)
Virginia Ann (1922-2005)

10
10

WATSON

Thelma IL (1925-1993) ... . 8

Bernice T. (1893-1973) ... . 3
William II. (1871-1940)
3
WEYERMAN

A.J.......................................... . 8
John J..................................... . 8
Michael J............................... . 8
WILLIAMS

(Mr.) ...................................

10

HODGSON

(Mr.) ...................................

10

WOLFE

Dennis .................................
Gabriel ...............................
Kristofcr .............................
Matthew .............................
Megan Kathleen (1983-1983)
Miles ...................................

4
10
6
11
2

SIMPSON

WERTMAN

FINNAN

Brenda A............................... 10
Robert Howard ................... 10

8
10
9
10
10
10

SWEET

ECKERT

.
.
.
.

Jack James (1928-1988)
Jacqueline K..........................
Larry L. (Abt 1947)
Rebecca L..............................
Rcnac C.................................
Rick .....................................

11
12
12
12

Crystal (1982-1983) .......... . 6
Ronald Prank Jr..................... . 6
Ronald Frank Sr.................... . 6
WOOD

Kathryn "Kathy” ................. . 8

11
11

KARCHER

Gottlcib (1866-1947) ..........
Marjorie Elaine (1907-1997)

4
4

MCLEAN

(Mr.) ...................................

10

MEAD

Eunice Marie (1895-1984)

8

MINOR

(Mr.) ...................................

10

POUGH

Terri Ann

...........................

11

RIZOR

David J................................... 10
Dennis L................................ 10
Hany Lyle (1893-1980) .... 8

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