Wilhelm "William" Helwig

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1850 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 22 Aug 1850 by Elias Slater

1008-1042
William Halwig 27 Farmer $2,000 Germany
Sophia Halwig 21 F
George Halwig 3 M NY
Elizabeth Halwig 2 F
Margaret 1/12 F
Nicholas Kirle 25 M Farmer Germany

1009-1043
Margaret Halwig 69 F
Margaret Garling? 55 F
Elizabeth 12 F New York

1860 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster. P.O. Bowmansville
Page 17
132-132
William Helvig 38 M Farmer $4000 $300
Sophia Helvig 31 f Germany
Margertt 72 F $--- $1500 Germany
George 13 M NY
Elisabeth, 12 F NY
Margarett 10 F NY
Henry 8 M NY
William 7 M NY
Christopher 4 M NY
Lena 2 F NY
Sophia 1 F NY

1870 Census
not located

1880 Census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
William HELWIG Self M Male W 57 BAV Farmer BAV BAV
Sophia HELWIG Wife M Female W 51 ALSACE Keeping House ALSACE ALSACE
Henry HELWIG Son S Male W 28 NY Farm Laborer BAV ALSACE
Christian HELWIG Son S Male W 24 NY Farm Laborer BAV ALSACE
Laney HELWIG Dau S Female W 22 NY At Home BAV ALSACE
Jacob HELWIG Son S Male W 13 NY BAV ALSACE
Samuel HELWIG Son S Male W 11 NY BAV ALSACE
William HELWIG Son S Male W 8 NY BAV ALSACE
Source Information:
Census Place Lancaster, Erie, New YorkFamily History Library Film 1254827 NA Film Number T9-0827Page Number 38A

Family/Spouse: Sophia Muck. Sophia was born about 1829 in Imperial Territory Of Alsace-Lorraine, Elsa?-Lothringen, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Mich., Friday, January 26, 1917

George Helwig
Grief over death of wife on January 4 Hastened his End

George Helwig, for 36 years a resident of Elkland Township, passed away at his home shortly after the noon hour Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the age of 69 years. Mr. Helwig has been a sufferer of heart trouble for a number of years. Grief over the death of his wife, who passed away on January 4 aggravated his disease and brought to an end his earthly career just 20 days of after that of his companion. Geo. Helwig was born in Lancaster, N.Y., on April 1, 1847. On Feb. 10, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Warner and in 1881 they with their children moved from Lancaster to Cass City and established a home on the farm 2 1/2 miles east of the village where Mr. and Mrs. Helwig enjoyed life until they anwered the summons of the Death Angel. Mr. Helwig was a respected citizen and for many years was a member of the school board in his district. In Lancaster, he united with the M.E. church, and after coming to Cass City, he became a member of the local Evangelical church and was among its most faithful attendants. Health and weather permitting, Mr. Helwig was sure to be in his accustomed place in the Sunday service. He served the society as trustee and class leader and for a time presided as Sunday School superintendent of the schoolhouse on the county line. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon--at the house at one o'clock and at the Evangelical church at two.

Deceased is survived by ten children, Mrs. Grant McCONNELL, Mrs. Geo. BURTLE, Mrs. Samuel JAUS, Mrs. Harve KLINKMAN, Mrs. Clare SPURGEON, Edward and Samuel HELWIG, all of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. COOPER of Flint, and Miss Minnie and George HELWIG, both of Lancaster, NY, three brothers, Jacob and Wm. HELWIG of Cass City, and Samuel HELWIG of Lancaster, NY, and four sisters, Mrs. J.H. STRIFFLER of Cass City, Mrs. Thos. MANN, Mrs. Andrew NICKERT and Mrs. Frank SIMMETT, all of Carson City, Mich.

Sue Finkbeiner-Labuhn notes that George Helwig, her ancestor, gave the land to the EUB church in order for them to build their sanctuary and parsonage.

(Research):
Census Information:

1880 Federal Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace O
ccupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George HELWIG Self M Male W 33 NY Farmer BAV ALSACE
Catherine HELWIG Wife M Female W 29 NY Keeping House GER GER
Harriet HELWIG Dau S Female W 9 NY NY NY
Minnie HELWIG Dau S Female W 7 NY NY NY
Clara HELWIG Dau S Female W 6 NY NY NY
Edward HELWIG Son S Male W 3 NY NY NY
Lena HELWIG Dau S Female W 1 NY NY NY
Source Information:
Census Place Lancaster, Erie, New YorkFamily History Library Film 1254827 NA Film Number T9-0827Page Number 38A

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 9 and 11 June 1900 By John Marshall
SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 5B
George Helwig Hd W M Apr 1847 53 M 30 NY NY NY Farmer
Catharine Helwig Wf W F Jany 1861 39 M 30 10/10 NY NY NY
Clara Helwig Dtr W F Apr 1874 26 S NY NY NY
Eddie Helwig Dtr (sic) W F (sic) July 1877 22 S NY NY NY
Lena Helwig Dtr May 1879 21 S W F NY NY NY
Samuel Helwig Son W M May 1882 18 S Mich NY NY
Catherine Helwig Dtr W F Feby 1884 16 S Mich NY NY
George Helwig Son W Mich Aprl 1886 14 S NY NY
Cora Helwig Dtr W F Sep 1888 11 S Mich NY MY
Milerga Helwig Dtr W F Aug 1893 6 S Mich NY NY

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 of April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121
6-6
Helwig, George Head M W 63 m1 40 NY Germany/German Germany/German Farmer
Helwig, Catherine Wf F W 59 m1 40 10/10 NY Pa Germany/German
Helwig, Kate Dtr F W 26 S Mich NY NY
Helwig, Cora Dtr F W 21 S Mich NY NY
Helwig, Minerva DTR F W 16 S Mich NY NY

George married Catherine Warner on 10 Feb 1870 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Catherine was born on 14 Jan 1851 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 4 Jan 1917 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married Thomas MANN, born 1841 in England. They settled in Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan.

Margaret married Andreas "Andrew" Nickert about 1875 in Erie County, New York. Andreas was born on 26 Jun 1846 in Meisenheim, Offenburg, Ortenaukreis, Baden-W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 15 Jan 1910 in Gratiot County, Michigan; was buried in Carson City Cemetery, Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 5B
90-93
Helwig, Henry Hd M W 58 M1 27 NY Germany Germany Farmer General Farm
Helwig, Caroline Wf F W 52 M1 27 4/3 New York Germany New York
Helwig, Edna Dtr F W 20 S NY NY NY
Helwig, Beatrice Dtr F W 11 S Mich NY NY

Heinrich married Caroline Loesch about 1883. Caroline was born on 1 Nov 1857 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 2 Jan 1944 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan; was buried on 5 Jan 1944 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married Frank SIMMET.

Notes:

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)

Sophia married Jacob H. Striffler on 22 Jan 1880 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York. Jacob (son of Henry Striffler and Elizabeth Wagner) was born on 6 Jan 1851 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 31 May 1925 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 3 Jun 1925 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the 1917 obituary of his brother, he was still living in Lancaster, NY.

Notes:

Shown as Single on the Michigan Death Index.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 5, 1950, Page Ten

Mrs. Grant McConnell Passed Away Sunday After Long Illness
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet McConnell, 79, widow of Grant McConnell, were held
Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. in the Evangelical United Brethren Church of which she was a member. Fev. S. P. Kirn officiated and burial was made in Elkland cemetery. Mrs. McConnell, ill for 14 months since breaking a hip, died Sunday, afternoon in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hiller.

She was born in Lancaster, N. Y., on Christmas Day, 1870, and at the age of ten years came with her parents, the late George and Catherine Warner Helwig, to this vicinity. On April 21,1892, she was married to Grant McConnell who died 18 years ago. Two sisters, Mrs. Sam Jaus and Mrs. Kate Cooper also preceded her in death.

She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Hiller, two grandchildren, Floyd Hiller of Cass City and Mrs. Francis (Irene) Karner of Clio; two great grandchildren; four sisters, Miss Minnie Helwig, Mrs. Clara Bartle and Mrs. Cora Klinkman, of Cass City and Mrs. Russell (Minerva) Sherman, of Caro; and three brothers; Edward and Samuel Helwig of Cass City and George Helwig of Buffalo, N.Y.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2014)

Harriet married General Grant McConnell on 21 Apr 1892 in Tuscola County, Michigan. General was born on 25 Jul 1864 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 8 Apr 1932 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 11 Apr 1932 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a BARTLE.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Nov. 25, 1921
Page Five
Thanksgiving Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Helwig and children, Clark and Marie, were guests a the Chas. Patterson home.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, August 27, 1959
Page 12

Services for Long Time Resident Today

Funeral services for Edward Helwig were held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Cass City. The Rev. Stanley Kirn of Columbiaville officiated.

Mr. Helwig was born in Lancaster, New York, in 1877, son of the late George and Catherine Warner Helwig. He came to this community with his parents when a child and has been a member of the Cass City EUB church since. He served as Sunday School superintendent for 17 years.

In 1906 he married Miss Mary Striffler in Cass City and following their marriage they made their home on a farm on Schwegler Road where they have lived since. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1956.

Mr. Helwig had been in ill health for three years and died at his residence Monday.

Surviving are his wife; son son, Clark, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Klinkman and Mrs. Clara Bartle, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Russell (Minerva) Sherman of Caro; one brother, George Helwig of Buffalo, N.Y.; one grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

Little's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):
1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 of April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121
12-12
Helwig, Edward Head M W 33 M1 3 NY NY NY
Helwig, Mary Wf F W 30 m1 3 0 Mich NY Germany/German

Edward married Mary Pauline Striffler on 26 Sep 1906. Mary (daughter of Christian Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary Anna" Rommel) was born on 11 Nov 1878 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 8 Jan 1967 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 11 Jan 1967 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 15, 1931
Page Eight

Mrs. Samuel Jaus

Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel Jaus were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Evangelical church. Rev. C.F. SMITH officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. Lena Katie HELWIG was born May 1, 1879, at Lancaster, New York, and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George HELWIG, to Cass City when two years of age. They settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles east of town. She was married to Samuel JAUS March 12, 1902, and they have since made their home on a farm 3 miles north and 1 1/2 miles east of town. Mrs. JAUS has been poorly for some time and has been confined to her bed the last six weeks. She was taken to the Morris hospital Wednesday of last week, and passed away Saturday afternoon, May 9.

Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Minnie Edith, at home. A son, George Alvin, died February 12, 1921. She also leaves three brothers and six sisters, Mrs. Grant McCONNELL, Mrs. George BARTLE, Samuel HELWIG and Mrs. Harve KLINKMAN, all of Cass City, Miss Minnie HELWIG of Lancaster, New York, Edward HELWIG of Bad Axe, Mrs. William COOPER of Flint, George HELWIG of Buffalo, New York, and Mrs. Russell SHERMAN of Caro. All the brothers and sisters attended the funeral. Mrs. Jaus was a member of the Cass City Evangelical church and the Woman's Missionary Society, and a member of Elkland Arbor, A.O.O.G.

Lena married Samuel Jaus on 12 Mar 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Samuel (son of Johann Georg Jaus and Christina Benkelman) was born on 10 Dec 1878 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 28 Apr 1952 in Michigan; was buried on 1 May 1952 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
72-75
Helwig, Samuel W Hd M W 37 M Mich NY NY Farmer
Helwig, Laura L Wf F W 34 M NY NY NY
Helwig, Calvin L Son M W 6/2 S Mich Mich NY

Family/Spouse: Laura L. Klinkman. Laura was born on 8 Sep 1885; died on 25 Apr 1970; was buried on 28 Apr 1970 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, August 31, 1923
Local Happenings

George Helwig and two children of Buffalo, N.Y. were here the first of the week the guests of Mr. Helwig's brothers, Edward and Samuel, and other relatives.

The 1950 obituary of his sister, Harriett Helwig McConnell, shows him still as a resident of Buffalo.

Cora married Harvey Klinkman on 10 Feb 1914 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Harvey (son of Otto C. Klinkman and Maggie May Hutchinson) was born on 6 Jun 1889 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 8 Dec 1947 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 11 Dec 1947 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minerva married Russell Sherman before 1921. Russell was born before 1893; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Mable O. Murphy on 17 Dec 1905. Mable was born on 19 Aug 1888 in Grant Township, Huron County, Michigan; died on 24 Jan 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her obituary, in the Friday, September 8, 1933 issue of the Cass City Chronicle noted she "died afer a long illness, during which she was always patient and cheerful....she was born in Lancaster, New York, and when three years of age, came with her parents to Elkland Township...making her home on the Helwig farm, four miles north and two miles east of Cass City, until April of this year when she went to Bad Axe to live with her sister."

Notes:

Obituary

Beatrice ERB

Beatrice ERB, age 102, life-long resident of Huron County, died Saturday, September 22, 2001 at Season's Change Nursing home in Bay Port.

She was born February 15, 1899 in Cass City to the late Henry and Caroline (Lash -sic) Helwig.

Beatrice and Russell were unitled in marriage at the First United Methodist Churhc of Cass City on December 25, 1919. He preceded her in death in 1987.

Beatrice devoted her life to education. She taught in the rural school system for more than 40 years. She was a memeber of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. She graduated from County Normal College.

She is survided by one daughter, Audrey Bradenbrugh of Sebewaing, three grandchildren; Jerry Bradenburg of Muskegon, JIm Bradenburf of Sebewaing, Pam Pryor and her husband Jim of Caro, and nine great-grandchildren, Jeff and Jason Brandenburt of Clarkston, Nathan, Jamie and Brian Bradenburg of Sebewaing, Nicki and Ryan Badour of Fairgrove, and Taylor and Tanner Pryor of Caro.

Beatrice was preceded in deaht by one grandchild, Cindy Badour.

A memorial service will take place 11:00 am on Thursday, September 27 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Rev. WIlliam Wright of Bad Axe First United Methodist Church will officiate.

MacAlpine Funeral Home
Bad Axe-Kinde

(Scan courtesy of Taylor Pryor, transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2018)

Beatrice married Russell Oliver Erb on 25 Dec 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Russell was born on 23 Jan 1896 in Michigan; died on 8 Feb 1985 in Colfax, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Colfax Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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)

Ida married Otto W. Nique on 14 Jun 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Otto was born on 26 Feb 1881 in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan; died on 29 Sep 1958 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 2 Oct 1958 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, January 23, 1931

"Twenty-five years ago"

January 26, 1906

While assisting in the use of a meat chopper, Miss Lillian Striffler accidentally cut off the end of the middle finger of her left hand.

"Thirty-five years ago"

January 24, 1896

At the Evangelical church, the following Sunday School officers have been elected for the ensuing year: Supt., Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER; ass't supt., Mrs. Mary BENKELMAN; sec., J. MAIER; treas., Adam BENKELMAN; librarian, Miss Lillie Striffler; ass't librarian, Miss Maud MAIER; organist, Miss Martha STRIFFLER; ass't organist, Oscar LENZNER.

Note: It appears this articles above related to Lillie. It is possible, however, either or both were about her cousin, also named Lillian Striffler, of nearby Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan. The cousins were only about three years apart in age.

Cass City Chronicle
August 4, 1933

Mrs. E. Bockstedt and granddaughter, Lois Bockstedt, of Buffalo, New York, are spending some time at the A.A. Ricker home.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, August 6, 1964
Page Six

Hold Services for Mrs. A.A. Ricker

Final services for Mrs. Lillian S. Ricker, 81, lifelong Cass City resident were held Wednesday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home following her death Sunday, Aug. 2, at Hills and Dales General Hospital where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She had been in ill health for the past year.

Born in Cass City April 18, 1883, Mrs. Ricker was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler. She married Arthur A. Ricker in Cass City April 15, 1908, where they made their home. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1955.

Mrs. Ricker was a member of the EUB Church in Cass City.

Surviving are: three sisters, Mrs. Ida NIQUE of Cass City, Mrs. F.A. (Margaret) SMILEY of Pontiac and Mrs. A.W. (Laura) WEAVER of Flint. A son and a brother preceded her in death.

The Rev. R.E. Betts officiated over the services and interment was in the family lot in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Lillian married Arthur A. Ricker on 15 Apr 1908 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Arthur was born on 18 Aug 1884 in Grant Township, Huron County, Michigan; died on 8 Nov 1955 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 10 Nov 1955 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 23, 1910

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin J. Striffler, Mrs. J.H. Striffler, Phillip and the Misses Lena and Emma Muck visited at the home of O.W. Nique at Shabbona Sunday.

Cass City Chronicle
March 10, 1939
Local Happenings, Page Four

Mrs. G. W. Miller and daughter, Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zemke and little daughter, Ann Maureen of Colwood, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Kercher and two sons and John H. Kercher were Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Striffler.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, August 16, 1957

Re-elect officers at Farm Produce

Annual meeting of the stockholders of Farm Produce was held. The following officers were re-elected for another year: Joe Crawford, President, Audley Rawon, Vice President, D.W. Benkelman, Treasurer, and C.J. Striffler, Secretary.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, March 23, 1961

Calvin J. Striffler Dies Thursday

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home for Calvin J. Striffler. Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. Mr. Striffler died in Hills and Dales Hospital Thursday evening. He had been in ill health the past three years.

Mr. Striffler was born in Cass City May 1, 1885, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler. He married Rose Bixby January 3, 1907 (sic) in Syracuse, New York.

He had held the office of Justice of the Peace of Cass City for a number of years and was the present city assessor.

He was also a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Survivors are his wife; four sisters, Mrs. Ida NIQUE and Mrs. Lillian RICKER, both of Cass City, Mrs. F.A. (Margaret) SMILEY of Drayton Plains, Michigan, and Mrs. A.W. (Laura) WEAVER of Flint.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

(Research):
Census Information:

Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 10 and 11 May 1910 by John A. Benkleman
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 10A Stamped 130
196-199
Striffler, Calvin J Hd M W 25 M1 1 Mich NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Rose F Wife F W 25 m1 1 0/0 Mich NY NY
Silvernail, Paul Hired Man M W 16 S Ohio Ohio Ohio Laborer

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 17 and 20 January
Sheet 4B
89-92
Striffler, Calvin J Hd M W 34 M Mich New York State New York State Farmer
Striffler, Rosa F Wf F W 35 M Mich New York State New York State
Bixby, Marion E Boarder F W 15 S NY Mich New York

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated April 21, 1930
ED 79-12 SD 11 Sheet 9A Stamped 20
204-204
Striffler, Calvin J Hd M W 22 M 23 Mich NY NY Farmer
Striffler, Rose F Wif F W 45 M 23 Mich NY NY
Striffler, Sofia Mother F W 69 Wd 19 NY Germany Germany

Calvin married Rose Fannie Bixby on 4 Jan 1909 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Rose was born on 4 Nov 1884 in New York; died on 2 Mar 1976 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 5 Mar 1976 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 11, 1980
Cass City Social and Personal Items
Page Two

Dick Dillman of Saginaw notified relatives Monday that Mrs. Margaret Striffler Smiley, 88, a native of Cass City, died Monday in a Flint nursing home. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday from the Donaldson Funeral Home in Pontiac. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Laura Weaver of Flint, and several nieces and nephews.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

(Research):Census Records:

1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Waterford Twp, Drayton Plains Village
Enumerated 10 April 1930
ED 63-132 SD 14 Sheet 12B
#274-341
Smiley, Fred A Own $6000 HD M W 41 M@31 Ohio PA Ohio Salesman Real Estate
Smiley, Margaret M Wf F W 37 M@27 Michigan NY NY

Family/Spouse: Fred A. Smiley. Fred was born about 1889 in Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 24, 1920
Around Our Town

Miss Laura Striffler of Yale is spending the holiday season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Striffler.

Volume 25 of the STIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 6, 1965, reported that "Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Ball (Ruth Benkelman) and Mrs. Wilmot Carpenter (Mae Benkelman) entertained Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Smiley (Margaret Striffler) and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Weaver (Laura Striffler) at their trailers in Pinellas Park, Florida, last winter. This is an annual event for them.

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Genesee County, Flint City, Ward 2
Enumerated April 10. 1930
ED 25-26 SD 10 Sheet 15B
1406-271-378
Weaver, Amos W. Hd O $5000 M W 33 M 25 Mich Pa Oh Heat Tester Auto Factory
Weaver, Laura E. Wf F W 33 M 25 Mich NY NY
Weaver, Douglas A. Son M W 3 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Weaver, David W. Son M W 0 5/ 12 S Mich Mich Mich

Laura married Amos W. Weaver about 1922 in Michigan. Amos was born about 1896 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, September 10, 1968, Page Three

Mrs. Hiller Dies In Nursing Home

Mrs. Laura Heller died Saturday, Sept. 5, at Stevens Nursing Home, where she had beena patient two years.

Mrs. Hiller was bonr in Cass City Nov. 11, 1894, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grant McConnell.

She was married to Hacob Hiller in Cass City April 3, 1918, and they made their home in Cass City. Mrs. Hiller wasa member of the EUB Church.

She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Irene) Karner of Clio; one son, Floyd Hiller of Jackson, and five grandchildren.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2010)

Laura married Jacob Hiller on 3 Apr 1918 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Jacob was born about 1888 in Michigan; died on 29 Feb 1968 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 23 of the STIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 4, 1960, reported that he had quit farming and was currently employed by the L. Damm Implement Company. The family resided at 4333 Ale Street in Cass City.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, May 17, 1989
Page Nine
Obituaries

Clark Helwig

Lifelong Cass City resident Clark Helwig died May 10 at Hills and Dales General Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 77.

Helwig was born May 22, 1911, in Elkland Township, the son of the late Edward and Mary Striffler Helwig.

He was united in marriage to Myrtle WALTERS April 15, 1939, in Cass City, where they made their home. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary April 15 of this year.

Helwig was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Cass City, and the Thumb CB Club.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One son, William; one daughter, Judy, and one granddaughter, Dawn, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Friday at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clare Patton, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

Clark married Myrtle Olene Walters on 15 Apr 1939 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Myrtle was born on 20 Jun 1914 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 9 Jan 1998 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 12 Jan 1998 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
February 18, 1921
Page One

Find Their Son Dead in Bed
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jaus Made Startling Discovery Saturday Morning
Young Man Was in Usual Health When he Retired on Friday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel JAUS of Elkland township were terribly shocked and grieved Saturday morning when they found their son, George, aged 17 years, dead in his bed. The young man had been in his usual health on Friday, having worked all day buzzing wood. He spent the evening in playing the phonograph and visiting with members of the family. When he failed to answer the morning call Saturday, his parents made the startling discovery of his demise. Death was due to appoplexy.

George Alvin Jaus was born in Elkland Township, Feb. 23, 1903. He attended the "Brick" school three miles northeast of Cass City until he had finished the eighth grade and since that time has been employed on his parents's farm where he proved to be a great help and an efficient coworker with his father in carrying out the farming operations.

The young man was a member of the Evangelical church and took much interest in the Sunday school of that church. He was held in high esteem by his many friends.

Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F.L POHLY officiating and interment was made in Elkland cemetery. Vernon STRIFFLER, Grant PATTERSON, Leonard STRIFFLER, Arlie SPENCER, Lawrence BUEHRLY and Louis STRIFFLER, members of George's Sunday school class, acted as pallbearers.

Besides his parents, he leaves one sister, Minnie.

Art Peck relates the following family story, "George grew so large that his heart could not take it."

Jaus, George A,b. 23 Feb 1903, d. 12 Feb 1921

Source:

http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/tuscola/casscity/index.htm

Notes:

She worked as a housekeeper for Laura and Lloyd Bryant and raised their children. She lived in the family home on Woodland Ave in Cass City until she could no longer care for herself. She spent her last years in a nursing home in Cass City. She was fond of children.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, March 26, 1986
Page 10

Minnie Jaus

Miss Minnie Edith Jaus, 79, a lifelong resident of Cass City, died Saturday, March 22, at Provincial House after a lengthy illness. She was born March 19, 1907, in Cass City, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Lena Helwig Jaus. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Cass City.

She is survived by a number of cousins. One brother, George, preceded her in death. Funeral services were to be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, with Rev. Clare Patton, pastor of the Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City, officiating. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

Notes:

Elkland Township Cemetery records show that he was a veteran of World War II, and married to Ann Jarvis.

Family/Spouse: Ann Gurtrude Jarvis. Ann was born on 12 Mar 1920; died on 28 Nov 1992; was buried on 1 Dec 1992 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MAXINE SHERMAN O'DELL,
92, of Deford, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro, following a long illness. She was born August 3, 1921 in Caro to Russell and Minerva (Helwig) Sherman. She married Quenton W. "Cutch" O'Dell March 24, 1942 in Caro. He died August 21, 1976.

Maxine graduated from Caro High School in 1938 and then attended County Normal graduating with a teaching degree. She taught at Hillside School for two years. Maxine then worked for Thumb Laundry in Caro. During World War II Maxine worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" at a machine gun factory in Caro. She worked as a social worker for the Tuscola County Department of Social Services for 17 years. Maxine was a former member of Sutton Sunshine United Methodist Church and now a member of Deford Community Church. She was a volunteer at Deford Christian Academy. Maxine enjoyed crocheting (making many afghans), reading Christian Inspirational Fiction and Mysteries. She also collected teddy bears.

Maxine is survived by her son, Wesley C. (Gloria) O'Dell of Mayville; daughter, Marcia (Ron) Mozden of Deford; grandchildren: Shelley (Blaine) de Beaubien, Susan (Kevin) Ruiz, Jeffrey (Patty) O'Dell, Scott (Rebecca) O'Dell, Timothy (Bobbie) Mozden, Christina (Garrett) Gordon, Matthew (Chantel) Mozden; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandsons; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Allen (Barbara) Sherman.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Pastor David Cooper of Deford Community Church officiating. Interment will be in Ellington Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Deford Christian Academy. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195

Notes:

Obituary

Audrey E. Brandenburg, age 93, of Sebewaing, passed away early Sunday morning, October 5, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Audrey was born on May 23, 1921 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Russell and Beatrice (Helwig) Erb. She married Fred "Brandy" Brandenburg on December 24, 1943 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1986.

Audrey worked as a cook for many years at the USA Schools. She enjoyed playing cards in her Card Club, baking pies and canning. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Jerry Brandenburg of Twin Lake, Jim Brandenburg of Sebewaing and Pam (James) Pryor of Caro; grandchildren: Jason (Megan) Brandenburg, Major Jeffery Brandenburg, Nathan Brandenburg, Jamie Brandenburg, Brian (Ashley) Brandenburg, Nicole Badour, Ryan Badour, Taylor Pryor and Tanner Pryor; great grandchildren: Tessa Brandenburg, Jae Brandenburg, Adelyn Brandenburg, Elliot Brandenburg, Caleb Hugo, Gavin Hugo and Ava Badour.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred; and daughter, Cindy Badour in 1992.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 3-8pm.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am.

Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing.

Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

(Copied from her Find A Grave Memorial page)

Audrey married Frederick A. "Brandy" Brandeburg on 24 Dec 1943 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Frederick was born about 1920; died about 1986; was buried in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Sebewaing, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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)

Eleanor married George A. Dillman on 14 Jun 1934. George was born on 2 Sep 1906; died on 14 Apr 1987 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]