Samuel W. Striffler

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
January 24, 1908
Local Items, page 4

Fred and Harry Striffler and a number of their young friends went to Argyle Friday evening and spent several housrs at the home of the boys' parents. The trip was made in a bob sleigh and the crowd had a happy time.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 30, 1913

Ruth Striffler of Argyle was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Striffler of Argyle were callers at the home of J.A. Sandham Tuesday.


Cass City Chronicle
January 15, 1915

Mr. and Mrs. S. W. STRIFFLER and Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPHAIL of Argyle and Harry C. STRIFFLER of Ann Arbor were New Years guests at the home of J.A. SANDHAM

Cass City Chronicle
January 14, 1916

Mrs. Angus McPHAIL of Argyle is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham

Cass City Chronicle
October 05, 1923

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Moreton of Detroit arrived in town Thursday last week and have been visiting Samuel Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPhail and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham until Wednesday when they returned home. Mrs. Moreton's father, Samuel Striffler, returned with them to make a short stay.

Cass City Chronicle
June 18, 1926
Local Happenings, Page 8

Chas. Rommell of Sturgis is visiting his cousin, S. W. Striffler, and other relatives.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 16, 1928

Former Argyle Merchant Is Dead

Samuel W. Striffler, who had been in poor health for several years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Angus McPhail, on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 70 years.

He was born in Lancaster, New York, on Dec. 4, 1857. In 1863, the family moved to Sturgis, Michigan, and in 1877 they came to Cass City, settling on a farm in the northeastern part of Elkland township.

On May 9, 1882, Mr. Striffler was united in marriage with Miss Pauline Ahr and they commenced their married life on Mr. Striffler's farm in Greenleaf township, three miles east and one mile north of Cass City. Here their children were born and they remained there until December, 1891, when, owing to Mrs. Stiffler's failing health, they moved to Argyle, Sanilac county, where Mr. Striffler engaged in the mercantile business. As a merchant for 28 years in Argyle, Mr. Striffler became widely acquainted, and because of his honorable dealings with his customers and his public spirit in advancing the interests of his town, he was held in high esteem in that community. He was a regular attendant of the Argyle M.E. church and a staunch supporter of that society.

In the spring of 1920, Mr. Striffler sold his mercantile business at Argyle and bought a home in Cass City. Mrs. Striffler passed away on Nov. 4, 1920, and a son, Edward H., preceded his parents in death in 1903. Since Mrs. Striffler's death, Mr. Striffler has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Angus McPhail.

Funeral services will be held in the Evangelical church in Cass City this (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Hill, assisted by Rev. C.F. Smith, and interment will be made in Elkland cemetery.

Mrs. Striffler is survived by five children, Mrs. John A. Sandham and Mrs. Angus McPhail, both of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Fred Striffler of Caro and Dr. Harry C. Striffler of Pontiac; two brothers, Wm. D. Striffler and Solomon C. Striffler, both of Cass City, and three sisters, Mrs. Chas. E. Patterson and Mrs. Edward Helwig, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Andrew McDermott of Alhambra, California.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Michigan, Sanilac, Argyle
Enumerated 22 Jun 1900
SD 7, ED 113, Sheet 10A, Stamped 10
HH 182-186
William and Elizabeth Striffler & Family
HH 184-188
Striffler, Samuel W M Dec 1857 42 M 18 Ny Germany Germany Dry Goods Merchant
Striffler, Pauline F Oct 1860 39 M18 6/6 Ct Germany Germany
Striffler, Edward H W M Jun 1882 17 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Grace L W F May 1885 15 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Lillian E W F Nov 1886 13 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Ruth M W F Apr 1888 12 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Fred W M Apr 1890 10 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Harry W M July 1891 9 Mich NY Ct

1910 Census
Michigan, Sanilac, Argyle Twp, ED 127
Enumerated 12 May 1910 by James Aute
SD 7 ED 127 Sheet 12 B
237-238
Striffler, Samuel W Hd M W 52 M1 28 NY France-German Germany-German Retail General Store
Striffler, Pauline Wife F W 49 M1 28 6/5 Connecticut Germany-German Germany-German
Striffler, Lilian Dtr F W 23 S Mich NY Ct Telephone Operator Central Office
Striffler, Fred C Son M W 20 S Mich NY Ct Clerk Retail General Store
Striffler, Grace L Dtr F w 25 S Mich NY Ct

1920 Census
Michigan, Sanilac County, Argyle
SD 7, ED 126 Sheet 1B
20-22
Striffler, Samuel W Hd M 62 M NY France/German Germany/German
Striffler, Pauline Wf F 59 M Oh Oh Oh
Vore, Gladys Servant F 17 F Canada Scotland/English Scotland/English

Samuel married Pauline Ahr on 9 May 1882 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Pauline (daughter of Gottlieb Ahr and Johanna Friedericke Stoll) was born on 2 Oct 1860 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 4 Nov 1920 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
Cass City, Michigan, Dec. 21, 1928
Page Five
Where they will spend Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPhail of Cass City, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Striffler and children of Caro, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler of Pontiac will spend Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. William MORETON in Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
July 12, 1940
Local Items
Page 5

Mrs. John Sandham drove to Detroit on Tuesday to attend a bridal shower for her niece, Miss Leila Hartwick. Albert McPhail accompanied her to Detroit and returned to Cass City with her on Wednesday evening.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 15, 1969
Page 3

Final rites today for Mrs. Sandham

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church for Mrs. Grace Sandham, 84, a lifelong member of the community.

Mrs. Sandham died Tuesday, May 13, at Sparrow General Hospital in Lansing.

She was born in Elkland township May 5, 1885, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler. She married the late John Sandham in Detroit May 9, 1910. They lived in Argyle before moving to Cass City.

Mr. Sandham died Feb. 17, 1964. The Sandhams were well-known public and business figures in the community.

They were one of several families to make room-size ($5,000 or more) donations to the Hills and Dales General Hospital.

Mrs. Sandham was a member of the Cass City (Trinity) United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Roy (Pauline) BRIGGS of St. Johns, Mrs. Raymond (Delores) GREEN of Albion and Mrs. A.E. (Johanna) VALLIER of Plymouth.

The Rev. Donald Turbin will officiate at the final rites.

Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007 and 2008)

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Township of Elkland, Village of Cass City
Enumerated 7th January 1920
SD 7 ED 179 Sheet 2B
47-47
Sandham, John A. Hd M W 42 M 1880 Na 1905 Canada English Canada English Canada English Agent Life Insurance
Sandham, Grace L. Wf F W 34 M Mich NY Canada English
Sandham, Pauline A Dtr F W 8 S Mich Canada Mich
Sandham, Deloris Dtr 6 S Mich Canada English Mich
Sandham, Johanna J Dtr F W 3 11/12 S Mich Canada English Mich

Grace married John A. Sandham on 9 May 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. John was born on 5 Feb 1877 in Telsonburg, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Feb 1964 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 20 Feb 1964 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Volume 59, Number 32
Thursday, November 25, 1965


Mrs. MacPhail Succumbs Friday

Mrs. Lillian MacPhail, 79, pioneer of Cass City and wife of a former Cass City businessman, died Friday at Hills and Dales General Hospital.

She had been in ill health for a year and suffered for many years from arthritis.

She was born in Elkland township, Nov. 6, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler.

She married Angus MacPhail in Argyle Jan. 7, 1914. Mr. MacPhail started and operated a successful business as a funeral director in Cass City from 1920 until shortly before his death on Sept. 19, 1952 (sic).

Mrs. MacPhail was a member of the Cass City Methodist Church.

Surviving are: a son Dr. Albert MacPhail of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Sandham of Cass City and Mrs. Ruth Moreton of Detroit, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Little's Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. james Braid, pastor of the First Methodist Chruch, officiated.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 4 April 1930
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheets 2A and 2B Stamped 185


40-41
McPhail, Angus Hd M W 49 M 33 Mich Scotland Scotland Mortician Undertaking
McPhail, Lillian E Wife F W 41 m 25 Mich NY Ct
McPhail, Albert A Son Adopted M W 3/12 S Mich Ohio Ohio

Lillian married Angus MacPhail on 7 Jan 1914 in Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan. Angus was born about 1881 in Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 19 Sep 1942 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 22 Sep 1942 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 19, 1936
Turning Back the Pages
Twenty Five Years Ago
June 23, 1911

Miss Ruth Striffler, who has been teaching at Tecumseh the past two years, has accepted a position for next year in the public schools in Marchfield, Oregon, a thriving western city of 6,000.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 30, 1913
Local Items, page 4

Ruth Striffler of Argyle was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham, Friday.

Cass City Chronicle
September 4, 1914
Local Items, page 4

Miss Ruth Striffler left Monday morning for Blackfoot, Idaho, where she accepted a position in the public schools.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Her social security application, completed on October 8, 1952, showed her as Ruth Elizabeth Moreton of 20137 Litchfield, Detroit 21 Mich. She listed her full name at birth as Ruth Elizabeth Stiffler, and gave her date of birth as 23 April 1888 in Cass City. Her parents were shown as Samuel Striffler and Pauline Ahr.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, City of Detroit, Dist. 11
SD 145 ED 209 Sheet 3B
115-158
Moreton, William Hd M 34 Utah Utah NY Purchasing Agent, Auto
Moreton, Ruth Wf F 31 Mich NY Ct Teacher

1930 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Pr 44, Ward 14, Block 33
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 82-1092 SD 70 Sheet 2B
Morton, Williah H Own $12,000 44 m@31 Utah Utah NY Salesman, Bronze-Tools
Morton, Ruth E 41 M@27 Mich NY Ct Teacher

Ruth married William Moreton before 1917. William was born about 1886 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; died on 23 May 1951 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Fred C. Striffler was appointed State Budget Director by Governor Kelly, and with his family had moved on Lansing. Fred's race horse, Freddie Karen, took first money in Saginaw and was sold for the sum of $1000. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was reappointed State Budget Director, and that he and his wife and daughter, Marjorie, had attended the Governor's Conference at Mackinac Island.

Birth Index Information
Name Fred Striffler
Gender Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Greenleaf, Sanilac, Michigan
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number C02586-2
System Origin Michigan-ODM
GS Film number 2321266
Reference ID:

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4TK-9RX : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred Striffler, 30 Apr 1890.

Death Index Information
Name Fred C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Jul 1948
Event Place Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 58
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Cass City, Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973115
Digital Folder Number 005240517
Image Number 02518

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7J-LTS : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred C Striffler, 1948.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated 19 January 1920
SD 7 ED 190 Sheet 18B
217-228-364
Striffler, Fred C. Hd M W 29 M Mich Mich Mich Retail Salesman Garage
Striffler, Hazel Wf F W 28 M Mich Canada English Mich
Striffler, Dorothy Dtr F W 5 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte Dtr F W 4 S Iowa Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 79-22 SD 11 Sheet 20A
531-546
Striffler, Fred C. Hd O 4500 M W 30 M Mich Mich Mich Owner Auto Sales Co
Striffler, Helene L Wf F W 34 M 27 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, Dorothy A Dtr F W 15 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte R Dtr F W 12 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Marjorie J Dtr F W 1 S Mich Mich Mich
Janes, Orrin K Father-in-law M W 63 M 23 Mich Mich Mich Insurance Age Auto Insurance Co
Janes, Minnie A Mother-in-law F W 62 M 22 Mich NJ NJ
Darbee, Iva Servant F W 20 S Mich NY Mich Servant Private Home

Fred married Hazel L. Campbell on 1 Jan 1912 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Hazel was born on 14 Jun 1891 in Michigan; died on 11 May 1922 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Helene Laing Janes on 9 Jan 1923 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Helene was born on 17 Feb 1896 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 May 1973 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chroncile
June 18, 1925
(As reported in the DOWN MEMORY LANE column published on Junr 16, 1950)

Harry C. Striffler will be graduated from the dental department of the U. of M. next week and will go to Monroe to practice with a dentist in that city.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Nov. 25, 1921
Page Five
Thanksgiving Guests
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham, and family spent Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler in Pontiac.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, June 8, 1923
Local News, Page Four

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler and son, David, of Pontiac visited Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sandham. S.W. Striffler returned with them to Pontiac.

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

Mrs. Angus McPhail left Monday for Pontiac where she spent a few days visiting at the home of her brother, Dr. Harry Striffler.

Name Harry C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Dec 1951
Event Place Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 61
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 19 Jul 1891
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973060
Digital Folder Number 005240312
Image Number 01751

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KFQB-QQH : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Harry C Striffler, 1951.

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City
Enumerated 17 January 1920
SD 2 ED 121 Sheet 10B
222-230
Striffler, Harry C Hd M W 28 M Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Jemma Wf F W 22 M Mich Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Pontiac Township
ED 63-77 SD 14 Sheet 24B
Oliver, Mildred Hd O 30,000 F W 58 Wd Mich Germany Germany
Striffler, Harry Hd O 17,000 M W 35 M 26 Mich NY NY Dentist Own Office
Striffler, Gemma Wf F W 31 M 19 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, David Son M W 7 S Mich Mich Mich

Harry married Gemma Romine on 2 Aug 1916 in Monroe County, Michigan. Gemma was born on 5 Dec 1897 in Michigan; died in Mar 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
November 3, 1911

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sandham are rejoicing over the arrival of a seven pound baby girl at their home Friday morning. Like her father, she has blue eyes and flaxen locks, but the prospects of an abundance of the latter are much more promising in the daughter. The young lady's name is Pauline Ahr.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, November 29, 1989
Page 10, Obituaries

Pauline Briggs

Pauline Sandham Briggs, 78, died Nov. 21 in St. Johns, where she lived for 50 years.

She was born Oct. 27, 1911, in Cass City, the daughter of John A. and Grace (Striffler) Sandham. She graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State College in 1933.

She is survived by her husband, Roy F. Briggs; 2 sons, John Sandham Briggs and his wife, Carole, of Jackson, and Ransom Ahr Briggs and his wife, Susan, of St. Johns; one sister, Deloris Sandham Green and her husband, Raymond of Caseville; 8 grandchildren; 3 nieces, and 2 nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Johanna J. Vallier.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Pauline married Roy F. Briggs after 1935. Roy was born on 24 Feb 1911 in Michigan; died on 21 Sep 1996 in Saint Johns, Clinton 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 Deloris Sandham Green was in instructor Counsellor at the Percy Janes Hospital in Battle Creek. Vol. 9 of the same periodical reported that she resigned when her husband returned to the states. Her niece, Mary Vallier-Kaplan reports that Deloris was a graduate of Michigan State.

Deloris married Raymond Walter Green before 1944. Raymond was born on 6 Oct 1911 in Canada; died on 5 Jan 1996 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Caseville Cemetery, Caseville, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Cass City and Historical Society has a photo of her from when she was "Miss Cass City-1934." Her daugther, Mary, reports her mother was also the "Bean Queen!" She was a graduate of Michigan State University.

Johanna married Archibald E. Vallier on 17 May 1941 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Archibald was born on 8 Mar 1914; died in Sep 1980 in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Albert and Ann MacPhail were both graduated at Ann Arbor, Ann with a B.A. Degree and Albert as M.D. Albert was an intern at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing.

Volume 20 of the same periodical reported that Dr. and Mrs. Albert MacPhail and son, Alan, 15 months old, returned from Germany in late May, 1957. The MacPhails were in Europe for 21 months while Albert was serving his two-year tour of duty with the Army Medical Corps. They had moved to St. Louis, Mo. and were to be there for three years while Albert specialized in Radiology at City Hospital.

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1960, Volume 23, reported that he had begun the practice of Radiology in Flint. He did his specialty training in St. Louis, Mo. under the direction of Dr. LeRoy Sante. Dr. MacPhail, his wife Ann, and three children are now living in Westgate Park, Flint.

The 1966 issue of the same periodical reported he had recovered from a serious auto accident and was again working as a radiologist in Flint.

Obituary

Albert Angus MacPhail, MD, 82, of East Orleans, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at home. He was the husband of Ann (Arthur) MacPhail. He is survived by his children , Alan Angus MacPhail and his wife Kim (Fagerquist) MacPhail of Evanston, IL; Laura Susan MacPhail and her fiance Russell Tanzer of Salem, MA; and Brian Andrew MacPhail and his wife Janet (Feurt) MacPhail of Chicago, IL. He had five grandchildren, Megan Ann, Rory Alan, and Kevin Edward, James Albert, and Alexander Clark.

He was born in Detroit, MI and was raised in Cass City, MI by his parents Angus MacPhail and Lillian (Striffler) where he was an Eagle Scout. After receiving a bachelors degree from Michigan State University, he went on to medical school at the University of Michigan. After completing a medical internship he in Radiology at St. Louis City Hospital. He entered a group practice of Radiology in Flint, MI in 1960, where he and Ann raised their children. He became Chair of the Department of Radiology at St. Josephs Hospital. He was a Fellow in the American College of Radiology. He also served as President of the Genesee County Medical Society and the Michigan Radiological Society. He became a private pilot and enjoyed traveling with his family to many places around the country where a favorite pastimes were backpacking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing. He was also a member of the Durkee Lake s Land Company where the family spent many happy days exploring the lakes and streams of Northern Michigan. A sailor who loved exploring the Great Lakes, and equally | the waters of Pochet Inlet and Pleasant Bay | he was a member of the Mackinac Island Yacht Club and the Northport, MI Yacht club. In 1980, Al and Ann moved to East Orleans, MA where he continued to practice until 1994 when he retired. On the Cape, they loved birdwatching, sailing the waters of Pleasant Bay, and beaches. He was an active volunteer for Nauset Neighbors, where he could be counted on for help with computers (one of his most passionate hobbies), and transportation. His services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Kiva.org, or Doctors without Borders. For online condolences please visit nickersonfuneralos.com

Published in The Cape Codder from October 17 to October 24, 2012

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walter Emery Kendall. Walter was born on 10 Sep 1913 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska; died on 22 May 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Ralph SEELEY.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A copy of her actual death certficate can be seen online:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Hurley Beatrice Striffler


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

A copy of her death certificate can be seen online:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Shirley Lillian Striffler


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

Volume 11 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 6, 1948, reported that Mr. David Striffler, who was ill in the T.B. Ward at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, was slowly recovering.

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that Dr. David S. Striffler received his Masters Degree in Public Health at the University of Michigan in June 1951. He was Director of Public Health in the Dearborn School District. The 1961 issue of the Broadcast reported he had been appointed professor of public health dentistry at the University of Michigan's school of Public Health. He had served as Secretary of the New Mexico Dental Association's Dental Health Council, and the Santa Fe District Dental Society had named his President-elect for the coming year.

University of Michigan News Service

June 1, 1995

Professor David F. Striffler died on May 29

ANN ARBOR? David F. Striffler, professor emeritus of dental public health in the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and professor emeritus of dentistry in the U- M School of Dentistry, died here on May 29. Striffler, 72, was a national leader in the field of dental public health.

"Students always came first with Dr. Striffler," said Brian A. Burt, chair of the Department of Community Health Programs at the School of Public Health. "He contributed substantially to the development of his discipline, but his greatest satisfaction was always the achievements of his graduates. In his active career and in retirement, he loved to keep in contact with as many of them as possible. He even learned to use e-mail after his retirement to help him do this. He will be sadly missed by all of us."

Born in Pontiac, Mich., Striffler received his D.D.S. degree in 1947 and his master's degree in public health in 1951 from the U-M. He served as director of school health in the Dearborn public schools in 1951-53, and director of the Division of Dental Health of the New Mexico Department of Public Health in 1953-61.

In 1961, Striffler returned to Ann Arbor as an associate professor of dental public health and associate professor of dentistry. In 1962, he became director of the Program in Dental Public Health and the first chairman of the Department of Community Dentistry, a dual appointment he held, along with his teaching responsibilities, until 1967. He was appointed professor in both schools in 1965.

Striffler also was acting chair of the Department of Health Development in the School of Public Health in 1968- 69, and acting chair of community dentistry in 1969-71. He became chair of the Department of Community Health Programs in 1980.

The senior editor of the leading textbook in dental public health, "Dentistry, Dental Practice and the Community," Striffler also served as associate editor and editor of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry and published numerous scientific papers and editorial commentaries.

Striffler was active in major professional organizations. In recognition of his contributions to his field, Striffler received the Distinguished Service Award of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry in 1977 and the Knutson Award of the Dental Section of the American Public Health Association in 1984.

Striffler is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Stephanie of Portland, Ore., and son, Geoffrey of Edgewood, N.M.; and granddaughter, Irene Marjorie Striffler Milsom of Portland. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. June 17 at the First Unitarian Church in Ann Arbor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dave Striffler Fund at the U-M School of Public Health.

http://ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=811

David married Ruth Winnifred Lyle on 5 Feb 1949 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Ruth was born on 7 Feb 1919 in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, Iowa; died on 15 Apr 2008 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 18, dated September 5, 1955, reported that John Sandham Briggs was a 1955 graduate of St. Johns, Michigan High School. He was set to attend the University of Michigan in the Fall. The 1961 issue further reported that he was set to report for two years of active duty with the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Security Agency after completing his Masters Degree in Business Administration.

THE STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST-1961 reported that Michael Brandon was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. Briggs, a great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Sandham. The 1965 issue of the Broadcast reported the birth of Kenneth on February 28, 1965 to John Sandham Briggs and wife Carole, of Mishawauka, Indiana.

OBITUARY

John Sandham "Sandy" Briggs of Jackson passed away peacefully at his home, under the loving care of his family Tuesday, October 14, 2008, age 70 years. He was the son of Roy and Pauline Briggs, born October 20, 1937 in Bad Axe, Michigan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carole Briggs, of 48 years; five children, Lt. Col. Michael Briggs of Arlington, Virginia, Tom (Mari) Briggs, Sara (Bill) Benedetto of Jackson, Ken (Jennifer) Briggs of Kalamazoo, MI, and Jeff (Rita) Briggs of Portage, MI; 14 grandchildren, Amy, Alyson, Abby, Alec, Kohler, Kelcey, Carter, Dustin and Carmen Briggs, Sam Chimelewski, Lizzy, Michael, Tori and John Benedetto; brother, Ransom A. (Sue) Briggs; several other close relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Cooper Thomas Briggs.

John graduated from high school in St. John's, the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. He served his country with the rank of Captain in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963, moving to Jackson in 1965. John worked for Sparton Electronics for ten years, then Saunders Real Estate, then founded Briggs Real Estate. He was a charter member of Jackson Eye Openers Lions Club with a perfect attendance of 27 years, charter member of Habitat for Humanity, member of First United Methodist Church, Jaycees, Jackson Area Land Lord Association, and many other community service groups. He coached church and little league programs, and helped organize the Appalachian Service Projects. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He dearly loved spending quality time with his family and at the lake home. He loved life, traveling, and he never lost the thirst for knowledge. A grateful thank you to Allegiance Hospice for their loving and tender care. A Celebration of his life will be held at First United Methodist Church, 275 W. Michigan Ave, Sunday, October 19, at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Edward Ross and Susan Babb officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Michigan Parkinson Foundation, Bingham Office Center, 30400 Telegraph, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025; or Allegiance Hospice, One Jackson Square, Suite 400, Jackson, MI 49201

The family received friends at the Watson Funeral Chapel, Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. then at the church, Sunday October 19, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00.

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John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Deborah Elizabeth, 5 months old, came to live with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Green." STRIFFLER BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 11, September 6, 1948.

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that Deborah graduated from Albion High School, and going to attend Kalamazoo College in the fall.

Notes:

"Deaths: Ruth Elizabeth Vallier, Lansing, 8 mo."

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]