Barbara Jean Geister

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 25, September 6, 1965, reported that Barbara Geister graduated from Cass City High School.

Living married Mary Eleanor Darling Mary (daughter of Owen W. Darling and Martha Alice Mark) was born on 23 Jun 1928 in Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 16 Apr 2012 in Deford, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Novesta Township Cemetery, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Mary Darling graduated from the Marlette Hospital in June.

Obituary
Mary E. Geister
Deford

Mary E. Geister, age 83, of Deford passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at Tendercare in Cass City.

She was born June 23, 1928 in Cass City, the daughter of the late Owen & Martha (Mark) Darling.
She married Carl D. Geister February 2, 1946 in Detroit.

She attended the Mizpah church, Cass City. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, helping her husband farm and most of all, spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Carl of sixty-six years; two daughters, Linda (Delbert) Woodward of Deford, Marsha (Ted) Roberson of Kingston; four brothers, James (Violet) Darling of Bad Axe, Robert (Norretta) Darling of Marlette, Fred (Patricia) Darling of Marlette, Jerry (Sue) Darling of Grayling; one sister, Norma (Clark) Cryderman of Waterford; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen & Martha Darling; one daughter, Barbara Geister and two brothers, Mark & Don Darling.

Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, with Pastor Dale Bullock who officiated.

Burial followed the service at the Novesta Cemetery.

Donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com

http://sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com/news/2012-04-25/Obituaries/MARY_E_GEISTER_DEFORD.html

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, February 20, 1969

Owen Darling succumbs at home

Owen W. Darling, 78, a Snover resident most of his life, died Sunday, February 16, in his home after a brief illness.

He was born December 15, 1890, in Upper Michigan and married Martha Mark April 19, 1916 in Caro.

They farmed in Lamotte township.

Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Carl GEISTER of Decker and Mrs. Clark CRYDERMAN of Drayton Plains; six sons, Mark of Pontiac, James of Snover, Donald of Kingston, Robert and Frederick, both of Marlette, and Gerald of Lake Orion; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Russell Campbell of Imlay City.

Funeral services were held at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Wednesday with Rev. Stephen Chapko, pastor of the Decker United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Owen married Martha Alice Mark on 19 Apr 1916 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Martha (daughter of Archibald "Archie" Mark and Emeline Striffler) was born on 16 Nov 1893 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 16 Jan 1983 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 27, 1983

Martha A. Darling dies at 89

Martha A. Darling, 89, of 4845 Richards Road, Snover, died January 16 at the Marlette Extended Care Facility after a lengthy illness.

She was born Martha Mark, November 16, 1893, in Cass City and married Owen Darling April 16, 1916 in Caro. They spent most of their married life in Sanilac county. He died February 16, 1969.

Mrs. Darling was a member of Decker United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Mrs. Carl) GEISTER, Decker and Norma (Mrs. Clark) CRYDERMAN, Drayton Plains; six sons, Robert and Fred, both of Marlette; Mark, Pontiac; James, Snover; Donald, Kingston and Gerald, Lake Orion; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 step great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary BUEHRLY, Ubly, and Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER, Cass City. Two sons, Grant and Frank, died when infants.

Funeral services were held January 19 at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Rev. James Rule of the Decker United Methodist Church officiating.

Organist was Kay SIMS and singer was Paula MARSHALL.

Pallbearers were Gordon CRYDERMAN, Bradley CRYDERMAN, Tim DARLING, Dick DARLING, John DARLING, and Ted ROBERSON.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)



(Research):
Vol. 23 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Martha Mark Darling was the great-grandmother of the newly born Brian J. Woodward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Woodward of Decker, Michigan. Brian was on on March 31, 1963.

Notes:

Married:
The 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast showed that Mr. and Mrs. Owen Darling of Brown City observed their 25th anniversary Apr. 19, 1941. The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that they were honored at a reception at the home of their son Jim in celebration of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Their eight children and families planned the celebration.

Notes:

The Striffler Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 8, September 3, 1945, published, in a Column titled "Around the World with our Service Boys" (page 2), that Cpl. Archie Mark is located in Cham, Germany.

Cass City Chronicle
August 31, 1934
Page 5

Archie Mark

Archie Mark, whose death occurred August 25, was born March 22, 1862, in Whitby Township, Ontario. At the age of 14, he came to Michigan and was employed in the lumber woods, later coming to Cass City and engaging in farming.

In 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Striffler. To this union five children were born, all of whom survive. He leaves to mourn his faithful companion; one son, Edward Mark; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Buehrly, Mrs. Lena Schwegler, Mrs. Martha Darling, and Mrs. Alma Krahling, all of Cass City; 20 grandchildren; four brothers, Robert of Saskatchewan; Thomas of Idaho; Walter and John of Cass City; and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Muntz and Mrs. Johanna Wright of Alberta.

Funeral Services were held at the residence Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G.A. Spitler. Interment was made in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Name Archie Mark
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Aug 1934
Event Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 72
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 22 Mar 1862
Birthplace Ontario
Birth Year (Estimated) 1862
Father's Name Walter Mark
Mother's Name Elizabeth Mclean
GS Film number 001973113
Digital Folder Number 005240515
Image Number 01647

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7N-TG4 : accessed 29 Jul 2013), Archie Mark, 1934.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp excluding Cass City Village
Enumerated 12 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 6B
125-125
Marks, Archibald Head W M March 1862 38 M 13 Canada (Eng) England Canada (Eng) 1884 16 Ca Farm Laborer Yes Yes Yes
Marks, Emline Wf W F Sept 1860 39 m 13 5/5 Mich NY Germany
Marks, Albert E Son W M Jan 1889 11 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan At School
Marks, Mary E Dtr W F July 1890 9 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Marks, Johanna M Dtr W F Feb 1892 8 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Marks, Martha A Dtr W F Nov 1893 6 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Marks, Alma M Dtr W F Aug 1895 4 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
126-126
John and Mary Striffler and family

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 20-21 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2B
40-42
Mark, Archa Head M W 48 M1 23 Canada (Eng) England Canada (Eng) 1885 16 Nat Laborer On Farm
Mark, Emeline Wf F W 49 m1 23 -/- Mich NY Germany
Mark, Edward Son M W 21 m1 1 Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan Laborer Home Farm
Mark, Mary E Dtr F W 19 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, J. Lena M Dtr F W 18 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, Martha A Dtr F W 16 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, Alma M Dtr F W 14 S Mich Canada (Eng) Michigan
Mark, Mary Dtr-in-law F W 21 m1 1 0/0 Mich Canada Galic Canada Galic English

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 4A
81-84
Mark, Archie Head M W 57 M 1877 Pa Canada English England English Scotland English Farmer
Mark, Emeline Wf F W59 M Mich English New York State German Germany German
Mark, Alma Dtr F W 24 S Mich Canada English Mich Bookkeeper Hardware Store
82-85
Mark, Edward Head M W 31 M Mich Canada English Mich Laborer On Farm
Mark, Mary Wf F W 30 M Mich Canada English Canada English
Mark, Stella Dtr F W 10 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Ruth Dtr F W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Emeline Dtr F W 6 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Grace Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Leitch Son m W 3 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Mary Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 30, 1930
SD 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 11A Stamped 194
East Third
293-310
Mark Archibald Head M W 67 M 29 Canada England Canada English 1876 Com Laborer Bldg
Mark, Emeline S Wf F W 69 M Mich NY Germany
Striffler, Mary Sister-in-law F W 57 S Mich NY Germany Servant Family

Archibald married Emeline Striffler on 23 Dec 1886 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Emeline (daughter of John "Uncle John" Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary" Benkelman) was born on 5 Sep 1860 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 21 Oct 1939 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 27, 1939
Page 6

Mrs. Archie Mark

Mrs. Archie Mark, 79, passed away Saturday, October 21, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Seeger, after a long illness.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday in the home of another daughter, Mrs. Fred Buehrly. Rev. R.N. Holsaple, pastor of the Evangelical Church, officiated and burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

Emeline Striffler was born September 5, 1860, on a farm one mile east and one mile north of Cass City, and has lived in this vicinity all of her life.

On December 23, 1886, she was united in marriage with Archie Mark. He died in 1934 and for about a year after his death Mrs, Mark continued to make her home on 3rd Street, her sister, Miss Martha Striffler, living with her. Because of ill health, she has made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Buehrly, Mrs. Ben Schwegler and Mrs. Seeger.

She is survived by a son, Edward Mark, of Cass City; four daughters, Mrs. Buehrly, Mrs. Schwegler, and Mrs. Seeger, all of Cass City, and Mrs. Owen Darling, of Brown City; two brothers, G.A. Striffler of Cass City and David Striffler, of Columbus, Georgia; and two sisters, Miss Martha Striffler of Cass City and Mrs. W.R. Kaiser of Detroit.

She also leaves 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Six grandchildren acted as pallbearers. They were Mark and James Darling of Brown City, Keith Buehrly, Archie and Leitch Mark, and Leonard Urquhart.

Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were David Striffler of Columbus, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Kaiser, Mrs. Bernice Kleinschmidty of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Owen Darling and sons, Mark and James, of Brown City; Mrs. Jane Leitch, Mr. and Mrs. John Simkins and daughter, Maggie, of Pontiac; N. Karr of Kingston; and Mrs. Leon Ormes of St. Johns.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)