Percy Alton Mark

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Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, October 23, 1965
Page Four
Obituaries

Alton Mark

Alton Mark, 93, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Friday Oct. 18, at Provincial House after a lengthy illness.

He was born April 13, 1892 in Elkland Township, the son of Walter and Myrtle (Karr) Mark.

Mark was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ethel Yakes Aug. 26, 1925 in Cass City where they made their home.

He was the oldest member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Cass City.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; one nephew, Robert Hunter of Cass City; one niece, Lois Arthur of Saginaw; two grandnieces, Carla and Karen, and two grandnephews, Scott and Brian. One sister, Mrs. Esther Hunter, and one brother, Ernest, preceded him in death.

Mrs. Mark was taken from Little's Funeral Home Monday morning to the Trinity United Methodist Church to lie in state until 10:30 a.m., time of funeral service. Rev. Joe Robertson, pastor, officiated.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2013)

Percy married Ruby Watson on 24 Dec 1918 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Ruby was born on 25 Jul 1898 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 23 Feb 1920 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Percy married Mary Ethel Yakes on 26 Aug 1925 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary was born on 23 Sep 1898 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 Apr 1992; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]