Laura Molly Crocker

1917 - 2006  (88 years)

• Name	Laura Molly Crocker  [1, 2]
  Birth	24 Aug 1917	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  Death	2 Jan 2006	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [3]
  Burial	Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Notes	Laura M. Ball, 88, of Cass City, died Monday, January 2, 2006 in Hills & Dales General Hospital. She was born August 24, 1917 at home in Tuscola County to Louis and Clemtina (Merchant) Crocker. She married Grant Wesley Ball July 15, 1938 in Cass City. He died September 18, 1976. Laura graduated from Cass City High School in 1936. Over the years she was a caregiver to many friends and neighbors. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and then Cass City United Methodist Church totaling 72 years and was a member of the UMW. Laura was a member of Hills & Dales General Hospital Auxiliary for over 25 years. She served as a Cub Scout leader when her boys were little. Laura enjoyed working in her flowers, cooking and doing crafts. Laura is survived by her sons: Wesley (Sharon) Ball of Reese, Donald (Barbara) Ball of Cass City; grandchildren: Mary Ann (David) Vanest, John (Cyndi) Ball, Grant Ball, Donald W. (Wendy) Ball, Douglas (Cathryn) Ball; great grandchildren: Courtney Ann, Collin, Dylan, Braeden, Morgan Jayne, Daymon, Kaitlyn; very dear niece, Beverly (Donald) Hazard; nephew, Richard (Kay) Armstrong; several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister, Julia Armstrong in 1963. Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 in Cass City United Methodist Church with her grandson, Rev. John Ball of Mayville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City. Memorials may be made to Cass City United Methodist Church. Pallbearers for Mrs. Ball: Donald Ball, Douglas Ball, Grant Ball, David Vanest, Brian Hazard and Michael Hazard. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006; 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2006. 10 to 11 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006 in church Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz - 989-872-2195 http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/139733/Ball-Laura.php
  Person ID	I5123	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	Louis F. Crocker,   b. 21 Jul 1888, Saginaw County, Michigan d. 3 Feb 1966, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Clementina Merchant,   b. 15 Jul 1888, Harbor Beach, Huron County, Michigan d. 18 Apr 1975, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	21 Oct 1912	Saginaw County, Michigan   [1, 4]
  	Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Mr. and Mrs. Louis Crocker celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and their daughter, Julia, and her husband Norman Armstrong, their silver anniversary with an "Open House" at the E. U. B. Church on October 21, 1962.
  Family ID	F2598	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Grant Wesley Ball,   b. 14 Feb 1917, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 18 Sep 1976, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 59 years)
  Marriage	15 Jul 1938	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [1]
  	Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ball (Laura Crocker) were given a surprise party in their home by the E. U. B. "Golden Rule" Sunday School Class July 15 in honor of their silver wedding anniversary.
  Children	1. Living   2. Living
  Family ID	F2716	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	21 May 2010

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 24 Aug 1917 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Marriage - 15 Jul 1938 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Death - 2 Jan 2006 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Burial - - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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