Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher1,2,3,4,5

F, b. June 4, 1914, d. October 13, 2011
FatherCaleb R. Bucher1,4,5 b. March 18, 1880, d. August 24, 1967
MotherElizabeth A. "Libby" Wolverton1,2,4,5 b. August, 1880, d. June 2, 1963
     Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery (also known as Fruitport Cemetery), Pontaluna Road, Fruitport, Muskegon Co., Michigan.5 She was born on June 4, 1914 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,6,5 As of May 1, 1937,her married name was Lappo.4 She married Mitchell F. Lappo on May 1, 1937 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.3,4,5 Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher died on October 13, 2011 at Muskegon Co., Michigan, at age 97.6,5 She Mrs. Clarissa W. Lappo, 97, surrounded by family, made a peaceful transition to the other side to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. She was born in South Bend, Ind. June 4, 1914 to Caleb and Libby (Wolverton) Bucher and married Mitchell Lappo May 5, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1989. Clarissa had been a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother and supportive wife. She was an active member of Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ and the Fruitport Lady Lions. Clarissa enjoyed her gardening, bowling, golfing, world traveling and was a great cook. But foremost was always her family. Survivors include her daughter, Clarajane "CJ" Middlecamp of Fruitport; grandchildren, Alyson Middlecamp of Sparta, Seth (Kim Jonkers) Middlecamp of Fruitport, Lisa (David) Middlecamp-Lowder of North Muskegon and Wendolyn (Brian) Thomas of Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Seth Jr., Destiny, Zoey, Meghan and Natali; and great-great-granddaughter, Anne Adele. Service was 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Donald Wood officiating. Interment at Fruitport Cemetery. Memorial to Harbor Hospice-Poppen House. on October 27, 2011.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 142, District 249, Ward 4, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 150, District 14, Moorland, Muskegon Co., Michigan2
1940Dwelling 307, District 61-51, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan7

Family

Mitchell F. Lappo b. October 29, 1916, d. December 21, 1989
Marriage*Clarissa Winifred "Clara" Bucher married Mitchell F. Lappo on May 1, 1937 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.3,4,5 
Child
  • Clarajane Lappo7,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5703] Muskegon Chronicle, From the Harmon W. Nelund obituary in the May 1, 1981 edition.
  4. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S5705] Oceana's Herald-Journal, From the Clarissa W. Lappo obituary in the Oct 27, 2011 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Unknown Wakey?1

M, d. before January 9, 1920
     Unknown Wakey? married Clarissa Cecilia Smith.2 Unknown Wakey? died before January 9, 1920; His wife Clarissa was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.2

Family

Clarissa Cecilia Smith b. February 25, 1861, d. August 28, 1947
Marriage*He married Clarissa Cecilia Smith.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

William Roscoe Merrill1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
FatherAlbert Merrill1,7,4,6 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,4,6 b. June 16, 1858, d. before 1907
     William Roscoe Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,6 He was born on May 20, 1887 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,8,4,5,6 He married Ida Elizabeth Kreisher on August 4, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,6 William Roscoe Merrill died on January 25, 1945 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 57.5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 219, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana9
1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10
1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana11
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1910Farm laborer9
1920Farm laborer10
1930Farmer11

Family

Ida Elizabeth Kreisher b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
Marriage*William Roscoe Merrill married Ida Elizabeth Kreisher on August 4, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Merrill obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  14. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Floyd Earl Merrill1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 25, 1892, d. September 2, 1972
FatherAlbert Merrill1,7,5 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,5 b. June 16, 1858, d. before 1907
     His Social Security Number was 317-07-1884.8 Floyd Earl Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.9 He was born on January 25, 1892 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,8,4,5 He married Maude Belle Kreisher on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 Floyd Earl Merrill died on September 2, 1972 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 80.8,5,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 162, District 96, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 94, District 71-47, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1930Farmer10
1940Truck driver11

Family

Maude Belle Kreisher b. August 24, 1892, d. February 14, 1981
Marriage*Floyd Earl Merrill married Maude Belle Kreisher on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Maude E. Merrill obituary in the Feb 14, 1981 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Merrill obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Vernia Gertrude Merrill1,2

F, b. March 12, 1894, d. October 19, 1919
FatherAlbert Merrill1,2 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,2 b. June 16, 1858, d. before 1907
     Her married name was Schoenradt.2 Vernia Gertrude Merrill married Paul August Schoenradt.2 Vernia Gertrude Merrill was born on March 12, 1894 at Indiana.2 She died on October 19, 1919 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 25.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1

Family

Paul August Schoenradt b. December 17, 1898, d. October 7, 1963
Marriage*Vernia Gertrude Merrill married Paul August Schoenradt.2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Edna May Merrill1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 7, 1897, d. June 17, 1991
FatherAlbert Merrill1,2,6,7 b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
MotherMargaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton1,7 b. June 16, 1858, d. before 1907
     Her Social Security Number was 312-03-1382.8 Edna May Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,5 Her married name was Briscoe. She and James H. Hatt were divorced.4 Edna May Merrill married Unknown Briscoe. Edna May Merrill was born on August 7, 1897 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3,8,5 As of October 11, 1920,her married name was Hatt.9 She married James H. Hatt on October 12, 1920 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.7 As of January 5, 1965,her married name was Alsup.4 Edna May Merrill married Marvin Ross Alsup on January 5, 1965 at La Porte Co., Indiana.4 Edna May Merrill died on June 17, 1991 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 93.3,8,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 204, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 65, District 252, Ward 5, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1920Office worker10

Family 1

Unknown Briscoe
Marriage*Edna May Merrill married Unknown Briscoe

Family 2

James H. Hatt b. February 8, 1899
Divorce*Edna May Merrill and James H. Hatt were divorced.4 
Marriage* Edna May Merrill married James H. Hatt on October 12, 1920 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.7 

Family 3

Marvin Ross Alsup b. July 9, 1899, d. November, 1965
Marriage*Edna May Merrill married Marvin Ross Alsup on January 5, 1965 at La Porte Co., Indiana.4 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.
  5. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Merrill obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Ida Elizabeth Kreisher1,2,3

F, b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
     Ida Elizabeth Kreisher was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3 She was born on August 4, 1886 at Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3 As of August 4, 1917,her married name was Merrill.1 She married William Roscoe Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on August 4, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3 Ida Elizabeth Kreisher died on December 21, 1948 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 62.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Family

William Roscoe Merrill b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
Marriage*Ida Elizabeth Kreisher married William Roscoe Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on August 4, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Glen Edgar Merrill1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 24, 1918, d. September 30, 1973
FatherWilliam Roscoe Merrill1,2,6,3,4 b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Kreisher1,2,6,3,4 b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
     Glen Edgar Merrill was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,5 He and Catherine Lucille Sauer were divorced.4 Glen Edgar Merrill was born on September 24, 1918 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,5 He married Catherine Lucille Sauer on February 26, 1948 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.3 Glen Edgar Merrill died on September 30, 1973 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana, at age 55.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1940Farm hand6

Family

Catherine Lucille Sauer
Divorce*Glen Edgar Merrill and Catherine Lucille Sauer were divorced.4 
Marriage* Glen Edgar Merrill married Catherine Lucille Sauer on February 26, 1948 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 3, 1920, d. August 4, 1993
FatherWilliam Roscoe Merrill1,5,2,4 b. May 20, 1887, d. January 25, 1945
MotherIda Elizabeth Kreisher1,5,2,4 b. August 4, 1886, d. December 21, 1948
     Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr. was buried at Bremen Municipal Cemetery, 100 East 2nd Street, Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on April 3, 1920 at Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,4 He married Velma I. Sauer on March 25, 1944.3,4 Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr. died on August 4, 1993 at Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 73.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 46, District 95, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 182, District 71-46, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5

Family

Velma I. Sauer b. September 26, 1927, d. January 18, 2009
Marriage*Kenneth Oren Merrill Sr. married Velma I. Sauer on March 25, 1944.3,4 
Child
  • Kenneth Oren Merrill Jr.6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S6068] Bremen Municipal Cemetery, Marshall Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Maude Belle Kreisher1,2,3

F, b. August 24, 1892, d. February 14, 1981
     Her Social Security Number was 313-20-4423.4 Maude Belle Kreisher was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,2 She was born on August 24, 1892 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,5,2 As of April 16, 1913,her married name was Merrill.1 She married Floyd Earl Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 Maude Belle Kreisher Mrs. Maude E. Merrill, 88, formerly of 68146 U.S. 31, Lakeville, died at 2:55 a.m. today in the Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 24, 1892, in Lakeville, and had lived in the area all her life. On April 19, 1912, in Lakeville, she married Floyd Earl Merrill, who died on Sept. 2, 1972. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Wright and Mrs. Elsie Myers, both of Lakeville; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Palmer Memorial Chapel, Lakeville. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. on February 14, 1981.5 She died on February 14, 1981 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 88.4,5,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 105, District 216, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 162, District 96, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 94, District 71-47, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Family

Floyd Earl Merrill b. January 25, 1892, d. September 2, 1972
Marriage*Maude Belle Kreisher married Floyd Earl Merrill, son of Albert Merrill and Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, on April 16, 1913 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Maude E. Merrill obituary in the Feb 14, 1981 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Snyder1

F, b. circa 1863
     Mary Snyder was born circa 1863 at Indiana.2 As of December 24, 1907,her married name was Merrill.1 She married Albert Merrill on December 24, 1907 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 420, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2

Family

Albert Merrill b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
Marriage*Mary Snyder married Albert Merrill on December 24, 1907 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 10, 1897, d. January 22, 1962
FatherOmer Delbert Phillips4,5,1,3,6 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill4,5,1,3,6 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr. was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,7 He was born on April 10, 1897 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,3 He married Gladys Illean Ameigh on March 1, 1921 at Berrien Co., Michigan.6,8 Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr. died on January 22, 1962 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 47, District 72, Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan4
1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 84, District 72, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 56, District 71-28, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1920Woolen company packer1
1930City fireman2
1940Fireman9

Family

Gladys Illean Ameigh b. June 16, 1905, d. March 19, 1995
Marriage*Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr. married Gladys Illean Ameigh on March 1, 1921 at Berrien Co., Michigan.6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  7. [S5907] Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Gladys A. Phillips obituary in the Mar 21, 1995 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  11. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary Louise Phillips LeMon obituary in the Jun 10, 2016 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clifford David "Tom" Phillips1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 15, 1899, d. March 17, 1963
FatherOmer Delbert Phillips1,2,3,4,6 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,3,4,6 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 309-10-6885.7 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 He and Pearl McDowell were divorced.4 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips married Pearl McDowell.8,9 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips was born on January 15, 1899 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,7 He married Edna Mildred McGrew on July 14, 1923 at Berrien Co., Michigan.5,6 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips and Edna Mildred McGrew were divorced before April 18, 1930.4,10 Clifford David "Tom" Phillips died on March 17, 1963 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 64.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 47, District 72, Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan1
1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 169, District 97-72, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1920Woolen company shoemaker3
1940Auto factory worker8

Family 1

Edna Mildred McGrew b. March 24, 1899, d. June, 1956
Marriage*Clifford David "Tom" Phillips married Edna Mildred McGrew on July 14, 1923 at Berrien Co., Michigan.5,6 
Divorce* Clifford David "Tom" Phillips and Edna Mildred McGrew were divorced before April 18, 1930.4,10 
Child

Family 2

Pearl McDowell b. circa 1901
Divorce*Clifford David "Tom" Phillips and Pearl McDowell were divorced.4 
Marriage* Clifford David "Tom" Phillips married Pearl McDowell.8,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S6011] Fairview Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  12. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Donald Clifford Phillips obituary in the May 24, 1999 edition.

Clarence Renslear Phillips1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 12, 1906, d. September 25, 1978
FatherOmer Delbert Phillips1,2,3,7,4 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,3,7,4 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     Clarence Renslear Phillips was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 His Social Security Number was 309-10-9272.8 He was born on November 12, 1906 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; His marriage certificate has a birth year of 1907.4,5,8,6 He married Cathleen Naomi Inks on August 26, 1939 at Fulton Co., Indiana.4,9 Clarence Renslear Phillips died on September 25, 1978 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 71.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 75, District 76, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1940Dwelling 147, District 71-18, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1930Auto factory laborer3
1940Rubber plant laborer7

Family

Cathleen Naomi Inks b. March 9, 1912, d. July 14, 1999
Marriage*Clarence Renslear Phillips married Cathleen Naomi Inks on August 26, 1939 at Fulton Co., Indiana.4,9 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1979] Ledger, The, From the Cathleen N. Phillips obituary in the Jul 16, 1999 edition.

Theodore R. Phillips1,2,3,4

M, b. July 3, 1909, d. October 18, 1955
FatherOmer Delbert Phillips1,2,5,3 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,5,3 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     Theodore R. Phillips was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,4 He married Ann Unknown.3 Theodore R. Phillips was born on July 3, 1909 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 He died on October 18, 1955 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 46.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 66, District 99, Lincoln Township, La Porte Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 75, District 76, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1930Auto factory laborer5

Family

Ann Unknown
Marriage*Theodore R. Phillips married Ann Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S6011] Fairview Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Kenneth Earl Phillips1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 3, 1914, d. February 21, 1995
FatherOmer Delbert Phillips1,2,8,4,7 b. July 15, 1864, d. July 29, 1945
MotherEva May Merrill1,2,8,4,7 b. March 17, 1876, d. November 19, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 307-09-9771.3 Kenneth Earl Phillips was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 He and Helen Unknown were divorced.7 Kenneth Earl Phillips married Helen Unknown.8 Kenneth Earl Phillips was born on February 3, 1914 at Etna Green, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.3,5,6,7 He died on February 21, 1995 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 81.3,5,6,7 He MISHAWAKA - Kenneth E. Phillips , 81, of Mason Street, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Hospital after an illness. Mr. Phillips retired from School of City of Mishawaka as a custodian and formerly was employed by Studebaker Corp. He was born Feb. 3, 1914, in Etna Green. He is survived by two nieces, Norma J. Hillman of Lakeland, Fla., and Mary LeMon of Mishawaka. He was a veteran of World War II. There will be no services or visitation. Cremation will take place, with burial at a later date. Bubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on February 23, 1995.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 114, District 207, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 75, District 76, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 147, District 71-18, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Family

Helen Unknown b. circa 1915
Divorce*Kenneth Earl Phillips and Helen Unknown were divorced.7 
Marriage* Kenneth Earl Phillips married Helen Unknown.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Kenneth E. Phillips obituary in the Feb 23, 1995 edition.
  6. [S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Herbert John Rogers Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 30, 1927, d. March 25, 1976
FatherHerbert John Rogers1,5,2 b. September 8, 1905, d. December 26, 1972
MotherDorothy Mabel Phillips1,5,2 b. February 4, 1904, d. September 16, 1987
     Herbert John Rogers Jr. was buried at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6,4 He was born on April 30, 1927 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,6,4 He married Nancy Ann Lieser on October 13, 1962 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 Herbert John Rogers Jr. died on March 25, 1976 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 48.6,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 75, District 76, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 60, District 1-168, Washington, D.C.5

Family

Nancy Ann Lieser b. December 30, 1937, d. January 1, 1996
Marriage*Herbert John Rogers Jr. married Nancy Ann Lieser on October 13, 1962 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.
  4. [S6007] Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Saint Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Gladys Illean Ameigh1,2,3

F, b. June 16, 1905, d. March 19, 1995
     Gladys Illean Ameigh was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 377-46-6425.1 She was born on June 16, 1905 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3 As of March 1, 1921,her married name was Phillips.2 She married Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr., son of Omer Delbert Phillips and Eva May Merrill, on March 1, 1921 at Berrien Co., Michigan.2,3 Gladys Illean Ameigh died on March 19, 1995 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 89.1,3 She MISHAWAKA - Services for Gladys A. Phillips, 89, of Silverbrook Manor, Niles, formerly of Mishawaka, who died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the nursing home, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to East United Methodist Church Charles LeMon Scholarship Fund. Mrs. Phillips was born June 16, 1905, in South Bend. In 1921, in St. Joseph, she married Cloyd Phillips Sr. He died in 1962. She is survived by a daughter, Mary L. LeMon of Mishawaka; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donnabelle Wegner of Mishawaka and Mary Ella Jesse of South Bend; and a brother, Delbert Ameigh of Baroda. Two daughters and a son preceded her in death. She was a member of Northside Church of the Nazarene, Elkhart. on March 21, 1995.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 72, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 56, District 71-28, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Family

Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr. b. April 10, 1897, d. January 22, 1962
Marriage*Gladys Illean Ameigh married Cloyd Delbert Phillips Sr., son of Omer Delbert Phillips and Eva May Merrill, on March 1, 1921 at Berrien Co., Michigan.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Gladys A. Phillips obituary in the Mar 21, 1995 edition.
  4. [S5907] Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary Louise Phillips LeMon obituary in the Jun 10, 2016 edition.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Mary Louise Phillips1,2,3

F, b. September 9, 1921, d. June 4, 2016
FatherCloyd Delbert Phillips Sr.1,4,2,3 b. April 10, 1897, d. January 22, 1962
MotherGladys Illean Ameigh1,4,2,5,3 b. June 16, 1905, d. March 19, 1995
     Mary Louise Phillips was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 She was born on September 9, 1921 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3 As of November 7, 1942,her married name was LeMon.3 She married Robert Earl LeMon on November 7, 1942.5 Mary Louise Phillips died on June 4, 2016 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 94.6 She Mary Louise Phillips LeMon, MISHAWAKA - Born in South Bend, Indiana, on September 9, 1921, to Cloyd and Gladys Phillips, Mary had two sisters, Evelyn Smith and Ellen Paszli, and a brother, Cloyd, Jr., all deceased. On November 7, 1942, she married Robert Earl LeMon. He died on January 29, 2008, in Hawaii after 61 years of marriage. Mary and Robert had three children, Ruth Ann Limtiaco, who resides in Honolulu, Hawaii, Richard Earl LeMon of Tallahassee, Florida, and a son, Robert Charles LeMon, who died in 1971 on Guam. Other survivors include a daughter-in-law, Jane Fox LeMon of Tallahassee; a granddaughter-in-law, Elizabeth Limtiaco of Honolulu; six grandchildren, Kimberly Limtiaco Doney, Matthew Limtiaco, Keiko LeMon, Jesse LeMon, Gavin LeMon and Dylan LeMon; and three great-grandchildren, Liam Doney, Abram Limtiaco and Remy Limtiaco; a niece, Evelyn Knudson, and two nephews, David and Mark Paszli of Arizona. Mary was a lifetime member of East Methodist Church in Mishawaka, Indiana, and was active there in the United Women's Society and church choir for many years. She was a former member of St. Joseph Valley Watercolor Society, the Tallahassee Watercolor Society and the Hawaii Watercolor Society. She remained an active watercolorist well into her 90s. One of her greatest pleasures was sharing her paintings with friends and family. She taught watercolor painting at the Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, and to her granddaughter-in-law, Elizabeth Limtiaco. She will be greatly missed by her family in Hawaii, Indiana, Florida and Arizona, and by many friends throughout the United States. She was a loving, supportive force in all our lives. Services pending. on June 10, 2016.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 72, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 56, District 71-28, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4

Family

Robert Earl LeMon b. February 6, 1920, d. January 29, 2008
Marriage*Mary Louise Phillips married Robert Earl LeMon on November 7, 1942.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary Louise Phillips LeMon obituary in the Jun 10, 2016 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Gladys A. Phillips obituary in the Mar 21, 1995 edition.
  6. [S5907] Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Robert E. LeMon obituary in the Feb 3, 2008 edition.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles LeMon obituary in an unknown edition.

Evelyn Phillips1,2,3,4

F, b. September 20, 1923
FatherCloyd Delbert Phillips Sr.1,2,3,4 b. April 10, 1897, d. January 22, 1962
MotherGladys Illean Ameigh1,2,3,4 b. June 16, 1905, d. March 19, 1995
     Her married name was Smith.4 Evelyn Phillips married Unknown Smith.4 Evelyn Phillips was born on September 20, 1923 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 72, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 56, District 71-28, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2

Family

Unknown Smith
Marriage*Evelyn Phillips married Unknown Smith.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary Louise Phillips LeMon obituary in the Jun 10, 2016 edition.

Ellen Delores Phillips1,2,3

F, b. September 30, 1923, d. August, 1984
FatherCloyd Delbert Phillips Sr.1,4,2,3 b. April 10, 1897, d. January 22, 1962
MotherGladys Illean Ameigh1,4,2,3 b. June 16, 1905, d. March 19, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 313-20-4738.3 Ellen Delores Phillips was born on September 30, 1923 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 As of 1950,her married name was Paszli.2 She married Louis Joseph Paszli in 1950 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 Ellen Delores Phillips died in August, 1984 at Arizona at age 60.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 72, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 56, District 71-28, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4

Family

Louis Joseph Paszli b. June 3, 1922, d. April 10, 2003
Marriage*Ellen Delores Phillips married Louis Joseph Paszli in 1950 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 
Children
  • David A. Paszli2
  • Mark Louis Paszli2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary Louise Phillips LeMon obituary in the Jun 10, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6010] RootsWeb, RootsWeb Marriage Records Index.

Cloyd Delbert Phillips Jr.1,2,3

M, b. March 5, 1926, d. April 12, 1979
FatherCloyd Delbert Phillips Sr.1,2,4,3,5,6 b. April 10, 1897, d. January 22, 1962
MotherGladys Illean Ameigh1,2,4,3,5,6 b. June 16, 1905, d. March 19, 1995
     Cloyd Delbert Phillips Jr. was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 His Social Security Number was 306-20-0477.7 He was born on March 5, 1926 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.7,2,3,5 He died on April 12, 1979 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 53.7,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 72, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 56, District 71-28, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary Louise Phillips LeMon obituary in the Jun 10, 2016 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.