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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philo married Alma Fern Schwegler on 20 Mar 1948 in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee. Alma (daughter of Benjamin Adam Schwegler and Joanna Magdalena "Lena" Mark) was born on 8 Sep 1920 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 30 Sep 1965 in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee; was buried in Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Anderson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Sept. 15, 1920
Page Four
Local Items

Alma Fern is the name given to the baby girl who arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Schwegler on September 8.

Attended the rural Wright School, located in Elkland Township on mile east and two miles north of Cass City on the southeast corner of Schwegler and Reed roads. A picture of the Wright School Girls-1931, shows Dorothy Deneen, Ruth Tuckey, Betty McCallum, Fern Schwegler, Helen Joos, Kathleen McCallum, Leila Battel (teacher), Marie Deneen, Alice Buehrly, Marjory Schwegler. Wright School Boys-1931, Lawrence Holik, Leon Holik, Keith Buehrly, Russell Ellis, Russell Striffler, James Tuckey, Calvin Helwig, Fred Withey, Clinton Law, Henry Hulbert. (The Way it Was, The Cass City Area Historical Society, Vol 7, July 2002, Number 4).

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Fern Schwegler, Cadet Nurse at Hurley Hospital Flint, was set to graduate in Feb. 1945. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that she had graduated and was in essential nursing in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the home of the atomic bomb. Vol. 9 of this same periodical reported that she was again employed at Oak Ridge, Tenn., and for three months prior to that she was at Big Spring, Texas, Hospital.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 7, 1965
Page Seven

Mrs. Philo Howe, 45 Dies in Tennessee

Mrs. Philo Howe, 45, died Wednesday, September 29, in Oak Ridge Hospital, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

The former Fern SCHWEGLER, she was born September 8, 1920, at Cass City. She was graduated from Cass City High School in 1938 and from Hurley Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. She entered government service with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission as a registered nurse at Oak Ridge Hospital.

She was married to Philo E. Howe of Charlevoix, Michigan March 20, 1948, in Oak Ridge and lived in that vicinity until her death.

Mrs. Howe is survived by her husband and two daughters, Patricia Fern, 12, and Diane Lee, 10. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. B.A. SCHWEGLER, and two sisters, Mrs. J.F. KLEIN, of Port Huron and Mrs. Arthur BATTEL of Cass City.

Funeral services were held October 2 in Martins Funeral Chapel at Oak Ridge. Rev. Ray Buchanan of Solway Baptist Church officiated and interment was in Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

Cass City Chronicle
October 7, 1965
Cass City Area Social and Personal News
Page 3

Mrs. B.A. SCHWEGLER, Mrs. Arthur BATTEL, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. KLEIN of Port Huron and Mrs. Andrew Schwegler of Lansing attended the funeral of Mrs. Philo HOWE in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Saturday.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Maggie Battel Bethel indicates that she died of brain cancer.

Notes:

At the time of the 1910 Census, Benjamin was the head of household in a home consisting of himself, his widowed mother, and his younger sister, Catherine.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that the Schwegler Brothers, William and Benjamin have sold their farms in Elkland township. Ben has bought a home in Cass City, and will shortly move there. Williams expects to join his sons, Andrew and Edward, in Charlotte.


Cass City Chronicle
June 1, 1961
Greenleaf

Mrs. Arthur Battel's father, Benjamin, passed away Saturday evening, after a long illness.

Cass City Chronicle
June 8, 1961
Page 6

Schwegler Services Held Here May 31

Funeral services for Benjamin A. Schwegler, 75, were held May 31 in the Douglas Funeral Home, Rev. S. R. Wurtz, pastor of Salem Evangelical UB Church of which Mr. Schwegler was a member for many years, officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. Mr. Schwegler, in poor health for sometime, died in his home on Pine Street May 27.

Son of the late Andrew and Louisa Schwegler, he was born in Elkland township February 14, 1886. He married Miss Lena Mark at Cass City May 11, 1915. Seventeen years ago Mr. Schwegler retired from farming and they moved into Cass City.

Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. J. F. KLEIN (Mildred) of Port Huron, Mrs. Arthur BATTEL (Marjorie) of Cass City and Mrs. P.E. HOWE (Fern) of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles GREGOR of Ontario and Mrs. Orton KLINKMAN of Decker.

Relatives and friends who came to attend the funeral included: Mrs. James McDONALD of Puslinch, Ont., and Douglas McDONALD of Hamilton, Ont.; Mrs. Williams SCHWEGLER of Charlottte; Mrs. Edward SCHWEGLER and daughter Kay Ann of Coopersville; Andrew SCHWEGLER of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Owen DARLING; Mrs. Orton KLINKMAN, Charles KLINKMAN and James DARLING of Decker; Mr. and Mrs. Donald DALE and Mr. and Mrs. Roy AGAR of Marlette; Mr. and Mrs. Don DARLING of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Archie MARK of Flushing; Mrs. G. F. LENZNER and Mrs. Clarence LACKOWSKI of Bad Axe, and Mrs. Roy E. TAYLOR of Bay City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3A Stamped 99
61-64
Schwegler, William Head m W 40 M Mich Germany/German NY/German Farmer
Schwegler, Alice Wf F W 35 M 1890 Na 1905 Candad English Scotland English Canada English
Schwegler, Andrew Son m W 9 S Mich Mich Canada/English
Schwegler, Edward Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Canada/English
62-65
Schwegler, Benjamin head m W 33 M Mich Germany/German NY/German
Schwegler, Magdlene Wf F W27 M Mich Canada/English Mich/English
Schwegler, Mildred Dtr F W 3 2/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Schwegler, Marjory Dtr F W 1 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 79-12 SD 11 Sheets 6B and 7A
143-143
Schwegler, Benjamin Head M W 44 m 29 Mich Germany NY Farmer Gen Farm
Schwegler, Lena Wf F W 38 M 23 Mich Canada English Mich
Schwegler, Mildred M Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Schwegler, Marjory M Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich
Schwegler, Alma F Dtr F W 8 S Mich Mich Mich

Benjamin married Joanna Magdalena "Lena" Mark on 11 May 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Joanna (daughter of Archibald "Archie" Mark and Emeline Striffler) was born on 27 Feb 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 24 Jun 1983 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was one the family members BonnieMargaret Jacobs personally interviewed when preparing her history of the Benkelman family. Lena remembered many stories about her Benkelman and Striffler ancestors, as well as stories about her husband's Schwegler roots.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 30, 1983
Obituaries
Page 4

Joanna Madgelena (Lena) Schwegler, 91, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Friday at Provincial House following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 27, 1892, in Elkland Township, the daughter of Archibald and Emeline (Striffler) MARK.

Miss Mark married Benjamin A. Schwegler May 11, 1915 in Cass City. Mr. and Mrs. Schwegler lived on a farm on Schwegler Road until 1944 when they moved to their home on Pine Street. He died May 27, 1962 (sic).

She had been a member of the Salem United Methodist Church for over 30 years.

Mrs. Schwegler is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Majory) Battel of Cass City, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Buehrly of Ubly. Two daughters, Mr. J.F. (Mildred) KLEIN and Mrs. Philo (Alma Fern) HOWE, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were conducted at Little's funeral home, Cass City, with Rev. Robert Von Oeyen of the Fraser United Presbyterian Church and Rev. Clare Patton of the Salem United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Notes:

Married:
Name Benjamin A. Schwegler
Birth Date 1886
Birthplace Cass City
Age 29
Spouse's Name J. Magdalene Mark
Spouse's Birth Date 1893
Spouse's Birthplace Cass City
Spouse's Age 22
Event Date 11 May 1915
Event Place Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan
Father's Name Andrew Schwegler
Mother's Name Louisa Benkleman
Spouse's Father's Name Archie Mark
Spouse's Mother's Name Emeline Striffler
Race White
Marital Status Single
Previous Wife's Name:
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Marital Status Single
Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number M01095-0
System Origin Michigan-EASy
GS Film number 983955
Reference ID p 412 rn 94

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Marriages, 1822-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FC4F-878 : accessed 29 Jul 2013), Benjamin A. Schwegler and J. Magdalene Mark, 11 May 1915.