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John Riley Gritton

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  1. 1.  John Riley GrittonJohn Riley Gritton was born on 2 Jun 1861 in Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1914; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer, wagon driver
    • Census: 1870, Brount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Residence: 1914, 110 West Third Street, South Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    In the 1870 US census, John, age 8, and his brother Charles, age 6, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.

    In the 1880 US census, John, age 10, and his brother Charles, age 16, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.

    1900 US Census, South Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. John R. Gritton, age 37; Sarah Gritton, age 36; Elvin J. Gritton, age 14; Earnest Gritton, age 12; Bessie Gritton, age 10; Rossie Gritton, age 8; and Gratia Gritton, age 2.

    1910 US census, Danville, Ward 2, Vermilion County, Illinois. John R. Gritten, age 48; Lena Gritten, age 50 [Lena McFarland], Elvin Gritten, age 25; Ross Gritten, age 13; Grace Gritten, age 13; and [Andrew] Nelson McFarland, age 13 (step-son).



    News paper article. Family is unfortunate. John Gritton, living west of town has numerous afflictions. John Gritton, who resides west of Danville, is certainly having his full share of troubles. His wife died a little over a year ago and a few months afterward he suffered heavy loss by fire. Last week his eldest daughter, age 13, who was so much help in keeping house and caring for smaller children in the family died from the effects of typhoid fever. Although quite young, Bessie succeeded in keeping the family together and at the same time attended school. Besides the father, she leaves a little sister and three younger brothers, Homer friends extend the family profound sympathy.
    Homer Enterprise.



    South Danville.
    Ravages of tuberculosis after illness of long time.
    Suffering nearly two years with consumption, John R. Gritton, well known resident of South Danville, died at his home 110 West Third street at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 1914.

    Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township Jan. 2, 1861, being 53 years of age at his death. He was reared on a farm and for many years was a farmer, coming to this city several years ago. He gradually became unable to work regularly, each year brining him gradually nearer the time when he was entirely too weak to perform any kind of work, this being about two years ago.

    His wife died several years ago following a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Ernest and Ross and a daughter, Miss Grace Gritton.

    The funeral will be held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Gritton funeral
    The funeral of the Late John R. Gritton was held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Deceased formerly a resident of Blount township. There was a large attendance of friends. Burial was in the Johnson cemetery.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    John R. Gritton Died Thursday
    South Danville Man Succumbed To Ravages of Tuberculosis After Illness of Long Time.
    Suffering nearly two years with consumption, John S. Gritton, well known resident of South Danville, died at his home 110 West Third street at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 1914.
    Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township Jan 2, 1861, being 53 years of age at his death. He was reared on a farm and for many years was a farmer, coming to this city several years ago. He gradually became unable to work regularly, each year bringing him gradually nearer the time when he was entirely too weak to perform any kind of work, this being about two years ago.
    His wife died several years ago following a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Ernest and Ross and a daughter, Miss Grace Gritton.
    The funeral will be held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publication information available.

    LKH note: typo in obituary's first sentence with "S" as his middle initial. Should be "R".


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137423241/john-riley-gritton

    John married Sarah E. Brown on 26 Mar 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah was born in Apr 1864 in Ohio County, Indiana; died on 8 Aug 1902; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elvin J. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1886 in Illinois; died in 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Ernest Leslie Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 23 Jul 1970 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
    3. 4. Bessie May Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1890 in Illinois; died on 5 Oct 1903; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Ross Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1892 in Illinois.
    5. 6. Grace Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    John married Lena Leota Chester after 1902 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Lena was born on 9 Aug 1860 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died on 20 Apr 1936 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Apr 1936 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elvin J. GrittonElvin J. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in Jan 1886 in Illinois; died in 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Recognizes all pupils shown in old photograph
    Fourteen appearing in Gravat School group dead, says Mrs. Liggett.
    If you are among the many readers of the Commercial-News who cut out the picture published in last Sunday’s edition of the Gravat school pupils of nearly forty years ago you can identify them from this list, furnished by Mrs. Clara Atwood Liggett, 1312 Polk avenue.
    Mrs. Liggett, a life resident of this community, and a member of the group of children appearing in the old photograph, can name 14 of the pupils who have died since the picture was taken, and give the names of the same number of married ones.
    According to her identification, the two pupils holding the sign are Elvin Gritton and Charles Wheeler. The others are:
    Bottom row, left to right: Everett Daniel, Ora Gravat, Grace Starr, Pearl Starr, Dessie Gravat, Fannie Wheeler, Lydia Fairchilds, Laura Fugate, Bessie Gritton, Elza Fairchilds, Ernest Gritton, Elmer Caster.
    Second row, left to right: Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Howard Gravat, Lubina Caster, Tacy Heitro, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Tacy Fairchilds, Olive Gravat, Orville Starr, Charles Vanvickle, Earl Swisher.
    Third row, left to right: William Daniel, Stella Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Zettie Swisher, Elsie Heitro, Rebecca Clem, Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Jennie Wells.
    Fourth row, left to right: Clara Atwood, Jessie Swisher, John Radebaugh, Stella Radebaugh, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Sarah Vanvickle, Francis Smith, Rosa Wells.
    Top row, left to right: Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, John Hardenbrock (teacher), Charles O. Gravat, Reuben Vanvickle, and Edward Fugate.
    The 14 known by Mrs. Atwood to have died since the picture of these pupils, all descendants of some of Vermilion county’s first families, was taken, are Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Francis Smith, Elvin Gritton, Bessie Gritton, Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, and the teacher, John Hadenbrook.
    Here are the married names of some of the old Gravat school pupils: Fannie Wheeler (Howard) White, Lubina Caster (John) White, Edna Wheeler (Winnie) DeMoss, Stella Daniel (Coy) Vanvickle, Jennie Daniel [Ernest] Henry, Zettie Swisher (Jewell) Potter, Rebecca Clem (Luther) Cramer, Cara Atwood (J.) Liggett, Jennie Swisher (J.M.) Justice, Lulu Radebaugh (Charles) Thompson, Gertrude Fairchilds (C.O.) Gravat, Ona Radebaugh (Charles) Finley (deceased), Sarah Vanvickle (Clifford) McCracken.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250022626/elvin-j-gritton


  2. 3.  Ernest Leslie GrittonErnest Leslie Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 29 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 23 Jul 1970 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: truck driver
    • Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Ontwa Township, Cass County, Michigan

    Notes:

    Recognizes all pupils shown in old photograph
    Fourteen appearing in Gravat School group dead, says Mrs. Liggett.
    If you are among the many readers of the Commercial-News who cut out the picture published in last Sunday’s edition of the Gravat school pupils of nearly forty years ago you can identify them from this list, furnished by Mrs. Clara Atwood Liggett, 1312 Polk avenue.
    Mrs. Liggett, a life resident of this community, and a member of the group of children appearing in the old photograph, can name 14 of the pupils who have died since the picture was taken, and give the names of the same number of married ones.
    According to her identification, the two pupils holding the sign are Elvin Gritton and Charles Wheeler. The others are:
    Bottom row, left to right: Everett Daniel, Ora Gravat, Grace Starr, Pearl Starr, Dessie Gravat, Fannie Wheeler, Lydia Fairchilds, Laura Fugate, Bessie Gritton, Elza Fairchilds, Ernest Gritton, Elmer Caster.
    Second row, left to right: Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Howard Gravat, Lubina Caster, Tacy Heitro, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Tacy Fairchilds, Olive Gravat, Orville Starr, Charles Vanvickle, Earl Swisher.
    Third row, left to right: William Daniel, Stella Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Zettie Swisher, Elsie Heitro, Rebecca Clem, Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Jennie Wells.
    Fourth row, left to right: Clara Atwood, Jessie Swisher, John Radebaugh, Stella Radebaugh, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Sarah Vanvickle, Francis Smith, Rosa Wells.
    Top row, left to right: Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, John Hardenbrock (teacher), Charles O. Gravat, Reuben Vanvickle, and Edward Fugate.
    The 14 known by Mrs. Atwood to have died since the picture of these pupils, all descendants of some of Vermilion county’s first families, was taken, are Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Francis Smith, Elvin Gritton, Bessie Gritton, Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, and the teacher, John Hadenbrook.
    Here are the married names of some of the old Gravat school pupils: Fannie Wheeler (Howard) White, Lubina Caster (John) White, Edna Wheeler (Winnie) DeMoss, Stella Daniel (Coy) Vanvickle, Jennie Daniel [Ernest] Henry, Zettie Swisher (Jewell) Potter, Rebecca Clem (Luther) Cramer, Cara Atwood (J.) Liggett, Jennie Swisher (J.M.) Justice, Lulu Radebaugh (Charles) Thompson, Gertrude Fairchilds (C.O.) Gravat, Ona Radebaugh (Charles) Finley (deceased), Sarah Vanvickle (Clifford) McCracken.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    Edwardsburg - Ernest L. Gritton, 82, of Berrien Center, Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday in the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home.
    The South Bend Tribune, South Bend Indiana. Friday, 24 July 1970.


    Cassopolis, Oct. 30 (AP) - Myrtle Gritton is seeking a divorce from Ernest Gritton of Cassopolis, on grounds of desertion and non-support. They were married Feb. 26, 1913.
    The Daily Star, Niles, Michigan. Wednesday, 30 October 1946.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49598215/ernest-l_-gritton

    Row 26

    Ernest married Myrtle E. Randall on 26 Feb 1913 in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, and was divorced on 6 Feb 1947 in Cass County, Michigan. Myrtle (daughter of William Randall and Elizabeth Fultcher) was born on 2 Jun 1891 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky; died on 10 Dec 1953 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Randall Allison Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1914 in Sanville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Nov 1973 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
    2. 8. Naomi E. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1915 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1979 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
    3. 9. Lucille Thelma Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 May 1981 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.

  3. 4.  Bessie May GrittonBessie May Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 24 Mar 1890 in Illinois; died on 5 Oct 1903; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Family is unfortunate.
    John Gritton, living west of town has numerous afflictions. John Gritton, who resides west of Danville, is certainly having his full share of troubles. His wife died a little over a year ago and a few months afterward he suffered heavy loss by fire. Last week his eldest daughter, age 13, who was so much help in keeping house and caring for smaller children in the family died from the effects of typhoid fever. Although quite young, Bessie succeeded in keeping the family together and at the same time attended school. Besides the father, she leaves a little sister and three younger brothers, Homer friends extend the family profound sympathy.

    Homer Enterprise. News paper article.



    Obituary.
    (Contributer)
    Bessie May Gritten was born March 24, 1890, near Danville and died at 9 o'clock, Oct. 5, 1903, aged 13 years, 6 months and 11 days. She was the eldest daughter of John Gritten. Three weeks ago she became ill of typhoid fever and all that loving hands could do was done and her recovery seemed possible until Friday when the disease took a serious turn. Throughout her entire sickness she was an example of Christian patience and fortitude, although her suffering at last was intense until peaceful sleep came to her relief. Her mother died a year ago and Bessie was left to keep house and though so young, kept the family together and attended school, where she was greatly loved by teacher and schoolmates. Always kind and loving, she early evinced a desire to become a Christian and was baptized in 1902 by J.J. Cosatt and has since been a member of Union church.

    Besides loving friends and schoolmates she leaves three brothers, Elvin, Earnest and Ross, the latter just recovering from typhoid fever, Grace and her grief stricken father who have the heart felt sympathy of the entire community. But in this sad hour of grief and sadness let us not forget that their has been a happy meeting between mother and child in out beautiful home beyond. We wouldn't call her away, although how much we all miss her. Her noble and sweet young life has been spent and hers is the victory.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Bessie Gritton dies.
    The funeral service and interment take place Tuesday afternoon.
    Bessie Gritton, daughter of John R. Gritton of Blount, died Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock aged 13 years. Typhoid fever was the cause and death came after an illness of about three weeks. The funeral was held at Union chapel Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J.J. Cossatt. Burial at Johnson cemetery.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Recognizes all pupils shown in old photograph
    Fourteen appearing in Gravat School group dead, says Mrs. Liggett.
    If you are among the many readers of the Commercial-News who cut out the picture published in last Sunday’s edition of the Gravat school pupils of nearly forty years ago you can identify them from this list, furnished by Mrs. Clara Atwood Liggett, 1312 Polk avenue.
    Mrs. Liggett, a life resident of this community, and a member of the group of children appearing in the old photograph, can name 14 of the pupils who have died since the picture was taken, and give the names of the same number of married ones.
    According to her identification, the two pupils holding the sign are Elvin Gritton and Charles Wheeler. The others are:
    Bottom row, left to right: Everett Daniel, Ora Gravat, Grace Starr, Pearl Starr, Dessie Gravat, Fannie Wheeler, Lydia Fairchilds, Laura Fugate, Bessie Gritton, Elza Fairchilds, Ernest Gritton, Elmer Caster.
    Second row, left to right: Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Howard Gravat, Lubina Caster, Tacy Heitro, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Tacy Fairchilds, Olive Gravat, Orville Starr, Charles Vanvickle, Earl Swisher.
    Third row, left to right: William Daniel, Stella Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Zettie Swisher, Elsie Heitro, Rebecca Clem, Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Jennie Wells.
    Fourth row, left to right: Clara Atwood, Jessie Swisher, John Radebaugh, Stella Radebaugh, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Sarah Vanvickle, Francis Smith, Rosa Wells.
    Top row, left to right: Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, John Hardenbrock (teacher), Charles O. Gravat, Reuben Vanvickle, and Edward Fugate.
    The 14 known by Mrs. Atwood to have died since the picture of these pupils, all descendants of some of Vermilion county’s first families, was taken, are Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Francis Smith, Elvin Gritton, Bessie Gritton, Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, and the teacher, John Hadenbrook.
    Here are the married names of some of the old Gravat school pupils: Fannie Wheeler (Howard) White, Lubina Caster (John) White, Edna Wheeler (Winnie) DeMoss, Stella Daniel (Coy) Vanvickle, Jennie Daniel [Ernest] Henry, Zettie Swisher (Jewell) Potter, Rebecca Clem (Luther) Cramer, Cara Atwood (J.) Liggett, Jennie Swisher (J.M.) Justice, Lulu Radebaugh (Charles) Thompson, Gertrude Fairchilds (C.O.) Gravat, Ona Radebaugh (Charles) Finley (deceased), Sarah Vanvickle (Clifford) McCracken.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/249924742/bessie-mae-gritton
    No headstone found.


  4. 5.  Ross GrittonRoss Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 24 Mar 1892 in Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    From WWI draft registration card for Ross Gritton.
    b.24 Mar 1897 - [looks like 1897 but could also look like 1892 which would better match census records and ages of siblings]
    build: medium
    eyes: brown
    hair: dark brown

    Ross married Delilia Corbin on 21 Nov 1923 in Iron River, Iron County, Michigan. Delilia was born about 1905 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Grace Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 13 Feb 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    US Social Security Applications and Cliams Index gives Grace Gritton Winder, b.13 Nov 1897, Danville, Illinois. Father: John Gritton. Mother: Sarah Brown.

    Grace married John Este Winder on 4 Dec 1918 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. John was born about 1892 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Randall Allison Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ernest2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Jun 1914 in Sanville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Nov 1973 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II. US Army Air Force. Sergeant.

    Notes:

    Randall A. Gritton
    Edwardsburg - Private burial services for Randall A. Gritton, 60, a former Edwardsburg resident, who died Nov. 16 at Santa Ana, Calif., will be held at a later date at the Edwardsburg Cemetery. The Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
    Mr. Gritton was born June 19, 1913, in Danville, Ill. and lived in this area most of his life. He was a WWII veteran. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Gloede and Mrs. Lucille Clark, both of Edwardsburg.
    The Daily Star, Niles, Michigan. Monday, 26 November 1973.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49598293/randall-a_-gritton

    Section 1, Row 25, Lot A10 - buried between C & D


  2. 8.  Naomi E. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ernest2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Feb 1915 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1979 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Walter C. (Naomi) Gloede
    Edwardsburg - Services for Mrs. Naomi E. Gloede, 64, of 125 E. Main St., who died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness at Lee memorial Hospital, Dowagiac, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mayhew Funeral Home. Rev. Clarence Leang, pastor of the Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in the Edwardsburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
    She was born on Feb. 7, 1915, in Urbana, Ill. and had lived in this area for the past 35 years. On Nov. 11, 1939, in Chicago, she married Walter C. Gloede, who survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Strauss of Three Oaks; five grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Lucille Clark of Edwardsburg.
    The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana. Wednesday, 8 August 1979.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49599518/naomi-gloede

    Row 25

    Naomi married Walter Gloede on 11 Nov 1939 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Walter was born on 4 Apr 1912 in Dusseldort, Germany; died on 18 Jan 1988 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried on 20 Jan 1988 in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 9.  Lucille Thelma Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ernest2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Oct 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 May 1981 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: machine operator at Whitehall Lab

    Notes:

    Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gritton, Elkhart, Ind., formerly of Edwardsburg, Mich., announce the marriage of their daughter, Thelma Lucille, to Charles Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Clark, Niles, Mich. The marriage took place last Saturday afternoon in South Bend two days after the bride was graduated from Edwardsburg High school. For her wedding she wore a frock of pale blue satin with white accessories, and a corsage of red and white rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fierick, South Bend, were the attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are residing in South Bend.
    The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana. Thursday, 12 June 1941.


    Lucille T. Clark
    Edwardsburg - Lucille Thelma Clark, 58, of 66017 Conrad Rd., Howard Township, Edwardsburg, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Pawating Hospital in Niles at 7:58 p.m. Sunday following an apparent heart attack at home.
    She had been a machine operator at Whitehall Lab in Elkhart. She was born Oct. 8, 1922 in Danville, Ill. and had spent most of her life in this area.
    She was married On June 7, 1941 in South Bend to Charles R. Clark, who survives.
    Also surviving are tow sons, Charles of Bristol, Ind. and Dennis of Edwardsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Kay Darlene Morris and Ms. Jonne Clark, both of Edwardsburg, and Mrs. Diane Horvath of Niles; and 12 grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home in Edwardsburg. The Rev. Irvin Bame of the Edwardsburg Church of God will officiate.
    Burial will be in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles.
    Friends may call at the Mayhew Funeral Home from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
    The Daily Star, Niles, Michigan. Tuesday, 12 May 1981.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133420093/lucille-t_-clark

    Lucille married Charles Richard Clark on 7 Jun 1941 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana. Charles was born on 21 Mar 1921 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; died on 15 Nov 1995 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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