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     Nellie R. Buckman was buried at Pipestone Township Cemetery, Eau Claire, Berrien Co., Michigan.⁴ She was born on April 13, 1866 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.^5,2 As of May 16, 1888,her married name was Hushaw.¹ She married Jacob L. Hushaw, son of Rev. Jacob Hushaw and Phoebe Ann Reed, on May 16, 1888 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 Nellie R. Buckman died on March 1, 1933 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 66.²

     Martha F. Hushaw was buried at Pipestone Township Cemetery, Eau Claire, Berrien Co., Michigan.⁶ She was born on April 13, 1892 at Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois.^4,2 As of December 27, 1916,her married name was Dohm.³ She married Clyde Edward Dohm on December 27, 1916 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.³ Martha F. Hushaw Sodus, Aug 23 - The death of Mrs. Clyde Dohm, postmistress at the Sodus office, which occurred at 7 a.m. today following a six months illness and caused profound and universal sorrow in the entire farm community surrounding this village. The deceased was 38 years of age. She is survived by her husband, one son, two daughters, her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hushaw, of Sodus and a sister, Mrs. Henry Brown of Benton Harbor. Mr. Dohm who had been caring for his wife wife's duties at the postoffice during her illness. The funeral be held at 3 p.m. fast time Monday at the house. Rev. S. A. Rhodes officiates. on August 23, 1930.⁵ She died on August 23, 1930 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 38.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 362-14-7102.⁶ Alice Marguarite Hushaw was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^7,8 She was born on April 13, 1892 at Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2,6,8 As of December 28, 1919,her married name was Brown.³ She married Henry Harrison Brown on December 28, 1919 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,9,8 Alice Marguarite Hushaw died on February 12, 1991 at Warrensburg, Macon Co., Illinois, at age 98.^6,8 She The funeral for Mrs. Marguarite Brown, 98, of Warrensburg, Ill., formerly of Benton Harbor, who died Tuesday, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Dey-Florin Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, St. Joseph. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the funeral. Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was born in 1892 in Chicago Heights, Ill., and spent most of her life in Benton Harbor and Sodus. She was a graduate of Western Michigan University and taught in several Berrien County schools, retiring in 1962 from Hull School. Her husband, Henry, preceded her in death in 1938, and a daughter, Mrs. Joan Petigoretz, preceded her in death in 1977. Survivors include a son, Henry of Warrensburg, Ill., and two grandsons. on February 15, 1991.⁸

     Henry Harrison Brown was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,4 He was born on January 31, 1885 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^4,2 He married Alice Marguarite Hushaw, daughter of Jacob L. Hushaw and Nellie R. Buckman, on December 28, 1919 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,4,5 Henry Harrison Brown died on April 3, 1938 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 53.⁴ He Henry H. Brown, 53, lifelong resident here and in the meat market business for 30 years, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at his home, 1010 Columbus avenue. Mr. Brown had been ill since last February 22. Mr. Brown, one of the last butchers in this vicinity to remain in the class of those handling meats exclusively, retired from business last August, closlng his store at 169 Pipestone street and serving notice he was taking his first vacation in his years of meat cutting. He began his trade at the age of 14. The deceased was born January 31, 1885 in Benton Harbor, the son of Luman C. and Mary Brown. The father died in 1920. Henry Brown was married 18 years ago to Marguarite Hushaw, of Sodus. Surviving are the wife; two children, Henry, Jr., 13, and Joan, nine; the mother, Mrs. Brown; two brothers, Louis C. and William C. Brown, Benton Harbor; four sisters, Mrs. H. T. Moats and Mrs. H. F. Sester, Benton Harbor, Carlta and Stella Brown, of Detroit. A brother, Edward J. Brown, died in 1930. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Dean Mortuary with the Rev. John J. Koehler, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery. on April 4, 1938.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 362-24-2494.¹ Henry Hushaw Brown was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.³ He was born on May 13, 1924 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,3,4 He married Doris M. Arent on June 19, 1948 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.² Henry Hushaw Brown married Nigel Holderby in 1975.⁴ Henry Hushaw Brown died on November 24, 2001 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 77.^1,3,4 He DECATUR - Henry Hushaw Brown, 77, of Springfield, formerly of Benton Harbor, Mich., died 4:55 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) in St. John's Hospital. Memorial services will be at a later date. Staab Funeral Home, Springfield, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation. Mr. Brown was born May 13, 1924, in Benton Harbor, the son of Henry Harrison and Marguarite Hushaw Brown. He was a Navy veteran, serving on LST 171 during World War II. He was a member of the Exchange Club in Benton Harbor, Lions Club in Warrensburg and Elks Club of Decatur. He was a former teacher and community college administrator in Michigan, Springfield and Decatur, retiring in 1990. He married Nigel Holderby in 1975. Surviving are his wife; son, Henry C. "Skip" (Kathleen) Brown of LaGrange; stepson, Kevin (Mary) Holderby of Chatham; two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents. on November 26, 2001.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 368-26-4298.¹ Norma Joan Brown was buried at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^7,6 Her married name was Petigoretz.⁶ She married Walter Boris Petigoretz.⁶ Norma Joan Brown was born on June 19, 1928 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,6 She died on November 20, 1977 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 49.^1,6 She Mrs. Joan Petigoretz, 49, of 262 Seneca, Benton Harbor, died at her home early Sunday morning after an extended illness. She was born June 19, 1928. She was employed for more than, 30 years at Michigan Bell Telephone Company as an engineering layout supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Walter; a son, Brad, Benton Harbor; her mother, Mrs. Marguarite Brown, Benton Harbor; and a brother, Henry Brown, Warrensburg, Ill. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service. Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery. on November 21, 1977.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 378-18-8585.⁴ Walter Boris Petigoretz married Norma Joan Brown, daughter of Henry Harrison Brown and Alice Marguarite Hushaw.¹ Walter Boris Petigoretz was born on July 4, 1922 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^4,5,6 He died on March 3, 1990 at Greers Ferry, Cleburne Co., Arkansas, at age 67.^4,3,6 He Walter Petigoretz, 67, 1564 S. Teackwood, Stevensville, died Saturday in Greers Ferry, Ark. Arrangements were incomplete at Dey-Florin Chapel of Florin Funeral Services, St. Joseph. on March 5, 1990.³

     His Social Security Number was 378-38-3566.⁶ Clyde Edward Dohm was born on July 13, 1895 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Martha F. Hushaw, daughter of Jacob L. Hushaw and Nellie R. Buckman, on December 27, 1916 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.¹ Clyde Edward Dohm died on September 5, 1985 at Berrien, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 90.^6,3,4 He SODUS - Clyde E. Dohm, 90, of 3998 Dohm Road, Sodus, died this morning at Berrien General Hospital, Berrien Center. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, Benton Harbor. Mr. Dohm was born July 13, 1895, in Sodus. He was a fruit farmer, a former school teacher and former postmaster at the Sodus Post Office. He was a member of Berrien County Farm Bureau. Survivors include: one son, Clyde W. of Shreveport, La; two daughters Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Crossman of Sodus and Mrs. Betty Stohrer of Tallahassee, Fla; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His wife, Martha, preceded him in death in 1930. on September 5, 1985.⁴

     Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Dohm was born on March 15, 1918 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,6 As of August 28, 1938,her married name was Stohrer.³ She married William John Stohrer on August 28, 1938 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.³

     Clyde William Dohm was born on June 18, 1923 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.⁴ He married Phyllis Anne Stark on August 3, 1946 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.^5,7

     Patricia June Dohm was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Berrien, Berrien Co., Michigan.⁴ She was born on April 14, 1925 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,4 As of December 21, 1947,her married name was Ratter.³ She married Harold William Ratter on December 21, 1947 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.³ As of April 17, 1971,her married name was Crossman.⁴ Patricia June Dohm married Robert Crossman on April 17, 1971.^2,4 Patricia June Dohm died on May 27, 2017 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 92.⁴ She Patricia J. Crossman, 92, of Sodus passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at her home. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3713 Naomi Road, Sodus, with the Rev. Robert Duehlmeyer officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Sodus at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or to Hospice at Home. Patricia was born April 14, 1925, in Sodus, to Clyde E. and Martha F. (Hushaw) Dohm. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School. Patricia received her registered nurse degree from Illinois Masonic Hospital of Nursing. She married Robert Crossman in Coloma, on April 17, 1971. Patricia retired from Mercy Hospital in 1985 after 40 years of service. She was a member of the Ladies Aid at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sodus and a former member and past president of the St. Joseph American Legion Post 163 Ladies Auxiliary. Patricia spent many summers traveling with her family to the St. Joseph American Legion baseball games. She enjoyed bird watching, reading, spending time with her children and grandchildren and knitting numerous treasures for them. Patricia is survived by her son, Brian J. (Annette) Ratter of Sodus; daughter, Beth (Terry) Harris of Walkerton, Ind; six grandchildren: Jessica Ratter of Sodus, Brian J. (Erin Keith) Ratter II of Sodus, Nicole Harris of San Antonio, Chantal Harris of Issaquah, Wash., Blake Harris of West Lafayette, Ind., and Cheyenne Harris of Walkerton, Ind; two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Evan Ratter; and special care giver, Chris Dohm. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; sister, Betty Stohrer; and brother, Clyde Dohm. on May 30, 2017.⁴

     Infant Dohm was born circa 1922 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.¹ He died on April 25, 1922 at Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan.¹

     William John Stohrer was buried at Westlawn Memorial Gardens, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 371-07-1150.² He was born on June 19, 1915 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,5,2 He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Dohm, daughter of Clyde Edward Dohm and Martha F. Hushaw, on August 28, 1938 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.¹ William John Stohrer died on October 19, 1976 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 61.^2,4 He A 24-year Fort Lauderdale resident, William J. Stohrer, died yesterday at Plantation General Hospital. He was 61. Mr. Stohrer, father of William Jack Stohrer, assistant classified advertising manager for The News, was last employed as a salesman with an environmental firm in Lauderhill. A member of the Plantation Elks Lodge, Mr. Stohrer was a native of Benton Harbor, Mich. He made his home here at 3051 SW 13th St. Other survivors are his widow, Elizabeth, of Fort Lauderdale; another son, James, of Tallahassee; a daughter, Mrs. Susan Monterrofa, of South San Francisco, Calif; a brother, Victor, of Benton Harbor; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Baer, of St. Joseph, Mich; and three grandchildren. Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the Fairchild West Broward Chapel, with the Rev. Willis Knoff officiating, followed by burial in Westlawn Memorial Gardens. on October 20, 1976.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 365-26-5742.³ Phyllis Anne Stark was born on September 4, 1927 at Sturgis, St. Joseph Co., Michigan.^1,3 As of August 3, 1946,her married name was Dohm.¹ She married Clyde William Dohm, son of Clyde Edward Dohm and Martha F. Hushaw, on August 3, 1946 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.^1,2 Phyllis Anne Stark died on November 27, 1994 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 67.^2,3 She SHREVEPORT, LA - Phyllis A. Dohm, 67, died at Highland Hospital on Sunday, November 27, 1994 after a lengthy illness. Phyllis was a native of Sturgis, Michigan and a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana for 18 years. Phyllis was the only child of Elma and Edwin Stark of Sturgis, Michigan. She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Clyde W. Dohm of Shreveport, Louisiana, her elder daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Henry Aranda of Houston, Texas, her younger daughter, Martha A. Dohm of Strasburg, France and her stepfather, Wilbur R. Gerchow of Boca Raton, Florida. She was a member of the Fraternal Federation of Women's Club. During her 30 years of active participation with this organization, she held various positions including President of her Delphi study club, Fourth District President of Louisiana and State President of Louisiana. Her outstanding work on the Cypress Black Bayou project will long be remembered by her friends. Visitation will be held at the Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue on Tuesday, November 29 from 5pm to 8pm with funeral services on Wednesday November 30 at 11am at Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Pat Day of First United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Pyllis's name to the Kisatchie Memorial Forest. The family would also like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of Highland Hospital who took such good care of Phyllis during her illness. on November 28, 1994.²