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Alma May Mark

Female 1895 - 1980  (84 years)


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  • Name Alma May Mark  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Birth 31 Aug 1895  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Gender Female 
    Death 16 Jun 1980  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 9
    Burial Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Notes 
    • Volume 23 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Alma Seeger purchased the home of the Boughton Estate just across the corner from this church (EUB), and has recently moved into it from her apartment in the Ricker-Krahling Building up town.

      Cass City Chronicle
      June 19, 1980
      Page 10

      Mrs. Seeger dies suddenly at 84

      Alma Seeger, 84, of Cass City died suddenly Monday at her home.

      Police said she apparently succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning in her garage. Though an exact cause of death is pending a medical examiner's report, police said she apparently took her own life.

      Mrs. Striffler was born August 31, 1895, in Cass City, the daughter of the late Archibald & Emeline (Striffler) Mark.

      Miss Mark married Louis Krahling Nov. 5, 1927 in Cass City. Krahling died September 15, 1936.

      June 18, 1939, Mrs. Krahling married Andrew Seeger in Detroit. The couple moved to Cass City from Greenleaf towsnhip in 1940.

      Mrs. Seeger was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and the Cass City Chapter of the AARP.

      She is survived by one daughter, Sharon HARRIS of Grand Rapids, [born to Andrew Seeger by his first wife, Bessie Gracey] three sisters, Mary BUEHRLY of Ubly, Lena SCHWEGLER of Cass City, and Martha DARLING of Marlette. Also surviving are on brother, Edward MARK of Cass City, and two grandchildren. Funeral services are Thursday at 1 p.m. from Salem United Methodist Church. Rev. Eldred Kelley will officiate.

      Burial will be in the Elkland township cemetery.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
    Person ID I6245  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Archibald "Archie" Mark,   b. 22 Mar 1862, Whitby Township, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Aug 1934, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Emeline Striffler,   b. 5 Sep 1860, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1939, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 23 Dec 1886  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 11, 12, 13
    Photos
    The Kolb and The Mark Sisters, Cass City, Michigan
    The Kolb and The Mark Sisters, Cass City, Michigan
    From the postcard collection of Lena Mark Schwegler of Cass City. She had labeled it "Kolb Sisters, Mark Sisters, Elsie Buehrly, Fred Buehrly and Clarence Kolb

    The Kolb's were children of George Kolb and Maria Katharina Benkelman. The Mark's sisters were daughters of Archie Mark and Emeline Striffler.


    PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY WHO IS WHO

    Headstones
    Mark, Emeline (Striffler) and Archie
    Mark, Emeline (Striffler) and Archie
    Family ID F2865  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Louis Krahling,   b. 11 Aug 1885, Gadshill, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Sep 1936, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years) 
    Marriage 5 Nov 1927  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 14, 15
    Family ID F2335  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Jul 2013 

    Family 2 Andrew J. Seeger,   b. 16 Nov 1893, Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Jul 1959, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Marriage 18 Jun 1939  Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 15
    Family ID F2337  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Jul 2013 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Aug 1895 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 5 Nov 1927 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 18 Jun 1939 - Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Jun 1980 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Striffler Reunion Photo, bet. 1908-1910
    Striffler Reunion Photo, bet. 1908-1910
    Members of the John Striffler and Mary Benkelman family, around 1908-1910

    Standing in the Back row, l to r, UNKNOWN woman in black, Esther Striffler Kaiser, Rudolph Kaiser, Cora Horn Striffler, George Albert Striffler holding his son Irvine, Pastor Schweitzer, Mattie Striffler, Archie Mark, Billy Bien

    Seated in the Middle row, l to r, Salome Striffler Bien, Paul Bien, the wife of Pastor Schweitzer, Mary Mark Buehrly, Aunt Lena Benkelman Schwegler (sister of Mary), Martha Mark Darling, Emeline Striffler Mark

    Front row, l to r, Mary Rommel Striffler (sister-in-law of John), Christian Striffler (brother of John), John Striffler, Mary Benkelman Striffler, Leonhard Benkelman (brother of Mary), Louisa Benkelman Stiffler (sister of Mary and widow of Jacob)

    Seated on ground, l to r, Alma Mark Krahling Seegar, Stanley Bien, Lena Mark Schwegler

    PLEASE HELP US IDENTIFY THE UNKNOWN WOMAN IN THIS PHOTO
    Cass City, Michigan 'Kill Kare Klub' Gathering
    Cass City, Michigan "Kill Kare Klub" Gathering
    A postcard from the collection of Lena Mark Schwegler.
    Back row, l to r, Dan McRea, Alma Striffler, Clayton Schenck, Elizabeth Beebeheyser, Alma Mark (in a dark colored dress)
    Middle row, l to r, UNKNOWN, Mary Gulick, Harvey Klinkman, Cora Helwig (who would later marry Harvey), and standing in white, holding Cora's hand, Minerva Helwig
    Front row, l to r, Martha Mark, Millard Spurgeon, Lena Mark

    Minerva Helwig was identified by her granddaughter, Shelly de Beaubien. Marjory Schwegler Battel had instead thought this was Ethel Striffler.

    The Kill Kare Klub was a social group with chapters throughout the midwest, whose members gathered monthly to participate in skits, games, and lively conversation.
    Mark, Alma ca 1916 with Mildred Schwegler
    Mark, Alma ca 1916 with Mildred Schwegler
    Alma Mark with her niece, Mildred Schwegler, on the garden path at her grandfather John Striffler's farm
    Mark, Alma ca 1920's and Emeline
    Mark, Alma ca 1920's and Emeline
    Alma Mark with her mother, Emeline Striffler Mark, apparently at their farm
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Mark, Maggie ca 1960's with her nieces by marriage, Alma and Martha
    Mark, Maggie ca 1960's with her nieces by marriage, Alma and Martha
    Photo taken "at Uncle Rob's"

    l to r, Aunt Maggie Mark, Alma Mark Seeger, Martha Mark Darling
    Cass City Evangelical United Brethern (EUB) Church Centennial Observance
    Cass City Evangelical United Brethern (EUB) Church Centennial Observance
    The Mark sisters, l to r, Molly Mark Buehrly, Lena Mark Schwegler, and Alma Mark Seeger, at threee days of special services held by the Cass City EUB Church, in celebratin the 100th anniversary of the signing of the churches charter, beginning Friday, April 30, 1965. The event preceded the Cass City Area centennial observances by about two and a half months.
    Picnic at Cass City Park
    Picnic at Cass City Park
    front row, seated, Esther Hunter, Molly Mark Buehrly, Aunt Maggie Mark, Ed Mark

    Alma Mark Seeger is barely visible behind and to the right of Ed Mark

    The lady seated in the back and those standing to the back are unknown

    PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE MORE INFO ABOUT THIS PHOTO
    Mark Siblings ca late 1970's or early 1980's
    Mark Siblings ca late 1970's or early 1980's
    l t r, Alma Mark Seeger, Ed Mark, Lena Mark Schwegler, Mary "Molly" Mark Buehrly, and Martha Mark Darling, children of Archie Mark and Emeline Striffler of Cass City, Michigan

  • Sources 
    1. [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982.

    2. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, June 19, 1980 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S1610] Jacobs, BonnieMargaret McDonald "The Family Benkelman" Unpublished Manuscript, 276 pages, October 1981 Version, (Copy owned by Barney Benkelman, Helena, Montana; which he xeroxed and sent to Melinda McLemore Strong in San Antonio, Texas), p. 157 (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, August 31, 1934 Page 5, Obituary of Archibald Mark (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village Enumerated Apr. 7, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 186 West Main Street 62-65 (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S384] 1900 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp excluding Cass City Village Enumerated 12 Jun 1900 SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 6B 125-125 (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp Enumerated 20-21 Apr 1910 SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2B 40-42 (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S483] 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the NARA web page. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents? birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp Enumerated 17 Jan 1920 SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 4A 81-84 (Reliability: 3).

    9. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 92761362 (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982, Peck used 30 August 1895, used instead 31 August 1895 as sh own in obituary (Reliability: 3).

    11. [S577] Dibean, Jack & Marianne "Michigan Marriage Index" http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/.

    12. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, August 31, 1934 Page 5 (Reliability: 3).

    13. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 101513256 (Reliability: 3).

    14. [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982, Peck used 5 Nov 1922, used instead 5 Nov 1927 as shown in o bituary and supported by 1930 census (Reliability: 3).

    15. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, June 19, 1980 Page 10 (Reliability: 3).