Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
May 6, 1987
Obituaries, page 18

George Dillman

Former long-time Cass City resident George Dillman, 80, died April 14 in Zephyrhills, Fla.

Dillman was born Sept. 2, 1906. He graduated from Cass City High School in 1925, and married Eleanor NIQUE June 14, 1934. The couple resided in Cass City for 35 years.

Dillman orchestrated the Sunset Beach Band, which played throughout the Thumb in the early years of his marriage. He was later employed at Anrod Screen Cylinder for several years.

As a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (Salem United Methodist Church), he continued to use his musical talent, playing piano, starting the church orchestra and singing in the choir. He also spearheaded the renovation of the church.

Dillman was an avid sports enthusiast. During the 1950s, he umpired high school baseball and city softball games. He was also an active bowler and golfer while living in Cass City.

He moved to Palm Tree Acres in Zephyrhills in 1974. At the time of his death, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Zephyrhills.

Dillman is survived by his wife, Eleanor; a son, Richard Dillman of Saginaw; a daughter Marjorie STEIN of Hudson, Fla.; a brother, Roy BURTON of Bradenton, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Julie, Joseph and Jennifer STEIN, and Jonathan and Janeen DILLMAN.

A memorial service was held April 17 at Kinnard Chapel, First United Methodist Church, Zephyrhills, Flas, with interment at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City, Fla.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter, 2007)

George married Eleanor S. Nique on 14 Jun 1934. Eleanor (daughter of Otto W. Nique and Ida S. Striffler) was born on 24 Jun 1908 in Shabbona, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 29 Jul 1990 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida; was buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Pasco County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, August 8, 1990
Page 5
Obituaries

Eleanor Dillman

Former long-time area resident, Eleanor (Nique) Dillman, 82, died July 29 in Zephyrhills, Florida.

She was born June 24, 1908, in Shabbona the daughter of Otto and Ida (Striffler) NIQUE.

She graduated from Cass City High School in 1925 and from Michigan State College (University) in 1929 in the field of Chemistry. It was there that she became a member of the Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Kappa, and continued her membership for over 50 years.

She taught chemistry at the Women's Medical College in Philadelphia before her marriage to George A. Dillman June 14, 1934. The couple resided in Cass City for 35 years. Mrs. Dillman taught math and algebra in the Cass City Public schools.

The Dillmans were active members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (Salem United Methodist). After moving to Florida in 1974, they became members of the First United Methodist Church and charter members of Trinity United Methodist of Zephyrhills.

Mrs. Dillman is survived by a son, Richard Dillman and family of Saginaw, and a daughter Marjorie STEIN and family of Hudson, Fla.

Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City, Fla.

A memorial service will be held in Cass City. The date and time are to be announced.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Notes:

Married:
Volume 22 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1959, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Dillman were married 25 years on June 14, 1959.

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 2, 1958

Pioneer Resident Otto Nique Dies

The Cass City area lost one of its pioneer residents Monday when Otto Nique died at this home after a month's illness.

Mr. Nique moved to the area in 1894 from Mt. Clemens. He was born in Mr. Clemens February 26, 1881, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nique.

He married the former Miss Ida Striffler in Cass City June 14, 1905. He operated a hardware store in Shabbona and Decker for 43 years. He retired in 1946 and moved to Cass City in 1953. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1955.

Mr. Nique was a life member of Decker Lodge No. 470 F&AM and a member of the Order of the Easter Star No. 488. He was the Decker postmaster for over 20 years.

Surviving, besides his wife, are: a daughter, Mrs. George (Elnore) DILLMAN of Cass City; five brothers, Harvey of Oxford, Clarence of Lake Orion, A.L. Nique of Lapeer, Ralph of Livonia and Park of Pontiac, and two grandchildren.

Mr. Nique was at Little's Funeral Home until noon today (Thursday). Final rites were to be held at 8 p.m. today at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiating.

Commital services will be under the auspices of Decker Lodge No. 479 F&AM. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:


Michigan, Sanilac County, Lamotte Twp
Enumerated 13 January 1920
SD 7 ED 152 Sheet 6B

119-120
Nique, Otto W Hd M W 38 Mich Ohio Mich Merchant Hardware
Nique, Ida S Wf F W 38 M Mich NY NY
Nique, Elanor S Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich

Otto married Ida S. Striffler on 14 Jun 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Ida (daughter of Jacob H. Striffler and Sophia Helwig) was born on 24 Jan 1881 in Michigan; died on 9 Jan 1969 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 16, 1969
Page Three

Lifelong resident, Mrs. O. Nique, dies

Mrs. Ida S. Nique, 87, widow of Otto Nique, died Thursday, Jan. 9, in Hills and Dales General Hospital where she was a patient four days.

Daughter of the late J.H. and Sophia STRIFFLER, she was born Jan. 24, 1881, in Cass City.

She was married June 14, 1905 to Mr. Nique. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. He died Sept. 29, 1958.

Mrs. Nique was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a charter member and past worthy matron of Decker Chapter No. 438, OES.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George DILLMAN of Cass City; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. F.A. SMILEY of Pontiac, and Mrs. A.W. WEAVER of Flint.

Funeral services were held in Little's Funeral Home Sunday. Rev. Ira L. Wood and Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Notes:

At the time of the 1880 census, it appear that he and his wife, Sophia, were living with his widowed father and younger siblings.

Cass City Chronicle
July 1, 1904
Local Items
Page 4

J. H. Striffler has built a stone foundation on his property on east Main Street, onto which he intends to move the barn which stands on the place. Workmen are busy this week getting the barn ready to be moved.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 21, 1911
Local Happenings
Page 4


Mrs. A. A. Ricker of Detroit arrived Monday to spend a few days with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. J. H. Striffler. On Wednesday, she returned to Detroit accompanied by her sister, Miss Margaret Striffler. Later in the week the two ladies and Mr. Ricker will leave that city for Buffalo, where they will spend a month with friends and relatives.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 31, 1914

Mrs. Henry Frantzman of Townline, N.Y. and Mrs. William Bockstedt and Earl Bockstedt of Buffalo, N.Y., who have been visiting at the home of J.H. Striffler, returned home Wednesday.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 5, 1925

J.H. Striffler Passed Away-
Long Prominent in the Community as Auctioneer and Business Man-
Served Cass City and Elkland Township as Office for Many Years

Cass City lost a prominent citizen, one who has been long connected with the business and political affairs of the community, in the death of Jacob H. Striffler, who passed away at his home on East Main street Sunday evening, May 31. Mr. Striffler, in his 45 years of residence here, has been unusually active as a business man and through his tireless energy has done much to bring the Cass City community to the front in a business way.
Mr. Striffler was born in Lancaster, N.Y. on Jan. 6, 1851. On January 22, 1880, at Lancaster, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Helwig and the following March they came to Cass City, settling on the Striffler homestead just east of the corporation line of the village.
Mr. Striffer established a farm implement business here in 1882 which he conducted for a period of 19 years. At the age of 19 years, when still a resident of Lancaster, he commenced his activities as an auctioneer, and shortly after coming here, he entered in earnest into his career in this profession which he followed for about 35 years in this community. Many a sale had "Jake" Striffler in charge in that long period and he found it very difficult to give up auctioneering eight or ten years ago when his health made it advisable for him to do so, because he enjoyed the work and so many were insistent that he at least continue until their sales were made.
Engaged as a farmer, implement dealer, cattle buyer and auctioneer, all at one time, Mr. Striffler still found time to give attention to political affairs of the community. He served his township as supervisor, treasurer and highway commissioner and Cass City as village president and trustee.
After a life of unusual activity, Mr. Striffler found it extremely trying to give up his hard work when ill health forced him to "ease up" four years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church of which Mr. Striffler was a member on Wednesday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.F. Smith. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.
Besides his widow, he leaves give children, Mrs. O.W. NIQUE of Decker, Mrs. A.A.RICKER and Calvin J. Striffler, both of Cass City, Mrs. Fred SMILEY of Evart, and Mrs. Laura LAWTHER of Flint; one granddaughter, Eleanor NIQUE; one brother, Chas. D. Striffler, and one sister, Mrs. Peter BURG, both of Cass City.
Relatives and friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HELWIG of Lancaster, N.Y., Mrs. Elizabeth BOCKSTEDT of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Frank SIMMET and Harley SIMMET of Middleton, Mich., Miss Bertha SIMMET of Ithaca, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MANN, Mrs. Elizabeth MANN and daughter, Lucile, Mr. and Mrs. Fred BROWN and Mrs. O. DENT, all of Carson City, Mrs. Caroline HELWIG, Marion HELWIG, Mr. and Mrs. Russell ERB and Chester LOESCHE, all of Bad Axe.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Federal Census Household:
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupatio
nFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
Henry STRIFFLER Self W Male W 67 FRANCE Farmer FRANCE FRANCE
Jacob STRIFFLER Son M Male W 30 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
Sophia STRIFFLER Wife M Female W 20 NY Keeping House BAVARIA BAVARIA
Charles STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 19 NY Farmer FRANCE BAVARIA
Susan STRIFFLER Sister S Female W 28 NY Keeping House FRANCE BAVARIA
John STRIFFLER Brother S Male W 17 NY At School FRANCE BAVARIA
Source Information:
Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254607 NA
Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 97A

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8, ED 111 Sheet 3A
52-52
Shiffler, Jacob Hd W M Jany 1851 49 M20 Ny Germany Germany Farmer and Implements
Shiffler, Sophia Wf W F April 1860 40 M 20 5/5 NY Germany Germany
Shiffler, Ida S Dtr W F Jany 1881 19 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Lillie Dtr W F Apr 1883 17 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Calvin J SOn W M May 1885 15 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Maggie M Dtr W F Sept 1892 7 S Mich NY NY
Shiffler, Laura E Dtr W F Apr 1896 4 S Mich NY NY
Stower, Frank Hired Man W M Mar 1870 S Mich Canada/Eng

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township, Cass City Village
Enumerated 14 Apr 1910
SD 8, ED 113, Sheet 8B
70-70
Striffler, Jacob Hd M W 59 M1 30 NY Germany Germany Farmer
Striffler, Sophie Wf W F 50 M1 30 5/5 NY Germany Germany
Striffler, Maggie F Dtr W 17 S Mich NY NY
Striffler, Laura F Dtr W 14 S Mich NY NY

Jacob married Sophia Helwig on 22 Jan 1880 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Sophia (daughter of Wilhelm "William" Helwig and Sophia Muck) was born on 17 Apr 1860 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 1 Aug 1946 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 4 Aug 1946 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 24, 1933
Local Happenings
Page Four

Mrs. A.A. RICKER entertained at dinner Monday evening Mrs. F. KLUMP of Saginaw, Mrs. Lydia ROYER of Pleasant Hope, Mo., Mrs. C.O LENZNER and Mrs. G.A. SPITTLER. The dinner was givin in honor of her mother, Mrs. Sophia STRIFFLER.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 8, 1937

Mrs. Sophia Striffler had the misfortune to fall last week at the home of her son, Calvin J. Striffler, injuring her knee. She is getting along nicely.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, December 22, 1944

Mr. and Mrs. George Dillman expect as Christmas guests Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nique of Decker, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Weaver of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Smiley of Drayton Plains, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Striffler and Mrs. Sophia Stiffler.

Cass City Chronicle
August 2, 1946

Funeral of Mrs. Striffler will be Held Here Sunday

Mrs. Sophia Striffler, age 86, passed away in the Pleasant Home Hospital on Thursday morning, after 10 days of illness due to a broken hip.

The body is at the Little Funeral Home and will remain there until Sunday, when a prayer service will be conducted at noon. The body will lie in state at the Evangelical Church until 2:30 p.m. where the funeral services will be held. Rev. S. P. Kirn will officiate, and burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

Mrs. Striffler was born April 17, 1860, at Lancaster, New York, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Helwig. Following her marriage to Jacob Striffler at that place on January 22, 1880, they came directly to Cass City. Mr. Striffler died here in 1925. Mrs. Striffler was a member of the Evangelical Church here.

Suriving are a son, C.J. Striffler of Cass City; four daughters, Mrs. O.W. Nique of Decker, Mrs. A.A. Ricker of Bradenton, Florida, Mrs. F.A. Smiley of Drayton Plains and Mrs. A. W. Weaver of Flint; three grandchildren; two great granchildren, and two brothers, Wm. and Jacob Helwig of Cass City.


Cass City Chronicle
August 9, 1946

Relatives and friends show came from a distance to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sophia Striffler held at the Evangelical Church here Sunday afternoon included the following: Mrs. Oliver Dent and son, Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mann, Mrs. Maria McCuaig, Mrs. Clara Palmer, Mrs. Mable Norton, Edwin Helwig and son, Kenneth of Carson City; Bertha and Leslie Simmet of Ithaca; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmet, Mr. and Mrs. William Simmet of Middleton; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Husted of Lansing; Wm. Mann of Hubbardston; Mr. and Mrs. Emma Wagner of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Striffler and S.A. Striffler of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Erb of Bad Axe, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graham of Caro, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Nique of Pontiac.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)