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George Walter Miller, Jr. went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ Monday, July 19, 2004. He was born September 21, 1934, in Olivia, to the late George W. Miller, Sr. and Alma C. Wilson Miller. He grew up on his parents' farm near Palacios and helped his father farm cotton and grain. He became a business man at a young age, buying an old used truck and starting his own hay business, buying and selling and hauling hay. He soon purchased a dump truck and began hauling dirt and gravel. In the early 1950's he went to work for Smith Brothers dredging where Dempsey Birmingham broke him in on a dragline for the first time. He was a natural and a fast learner. Around 1956, he went to work for King Fisher Marine. He learned to operate many different types of machinery and became a loyal, dedicated employee that Mr. Fisher had confidence in to send to the toughest jobs anywhere the company was working, day, night, or both, and know the job would get done. George and Mr. Fisher developed a lifetime friendship and he was proud to count Mr. King Fisher as one of his closest friends. Eventually George would return to his roots, farming. He farmed rice in association with A. L. Clark and G. A. "Smiley" Jennings as well as on his own. He also assembled a fleet of grain trucks and drivers and operated a grain trucking business. He farmed for several years before accepting a position at First National Bank in Port Lavaca. He made many friends throughout the community during his time at the bank. He never hesitated to help people in need and was known as a fair loan officer who would always help hard working people. One of his favorite sayings was, "I'll help anybody as long as they try to help themselves." He retired from the bank in 1980. He remained active in many civic organizations including the Lions Club, Calhoun County Tax Appraisal Board as well as numerous other organizations. In 1982 he took over Miller Seafood in Seadrift from his brother, Edward Miller. He soon was shipping seafood all over the United States and was well known from New York to Florida across to California. He was also instrumental in helping Seadrift obtain grants to fund the city harbor renovation and expansion. He was an officer in the company and remained active in the business until his passing. He loved to fish and hunt with his sons and daughters and several fishing buddies including J. C. Melcher and Robert Wallis. He also had a lifelong interest in history and hunting for shipwrecks. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Janell Moses Miller, daughters, Marla J. Miller of San Antonio, Luxey Miller Gormey of Richwood, and Brenda Wilkinson Reaves of Victoria; sons, Gerad L. Miller of Rockdale, Curtis O. Miller of Victoria, Wayne Wilkinson of Port Lavaca, and Randy Wilkinson of Seadrift; sister, Eileen Miller Lightner of Palacios; brother, Edward Miller of Seadrift; 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in passing by brothers, Willie Miller, Norman Miller; grandsons, Billy George Parker and Brighton Hunter Miller. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p. m. Wednesday at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, Rev. Johnny Kisiah officiating. Burial will be at Palacios Cemetery, Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2988. Pallbearers will be nephews Red Miller, Jimmy Miller, Jerry Miller, Kenneth Miller, Mike Ward and friend Robert Wallis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Curtis Nelson, Howard Hartzog, J. C. Melcher, Bill Bauer Jr., Steve French, Tommy Miller, Jack Wu, John Kizerian, King Fisher, Dr. Bruce Wheeler.
Victoria Advocate, July 22, 2004 |
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August Mosier born July 4, 1861, at old Indianola, died at his home in Palacios, March 20, 1940. Although born in Texas his early life was spent elsewhere and he was living in New Orleans, when the town of his birth was practically swept away by a hurricane. He also lived in Mexico and spent five years in the border country before returning to Texas to make his home. In 1901 he came to Palacios and was here during the very early days of our city, assisting in laying out the streets and much of the other work done by the Townsite Company. He was employed at Hotel Palacios for a number of years when this hostelry was enjoying its most popular and successful days. On October 12, 1910 he was united in marriage to Miss Elsie Schickle, and to this union were born five children, three sons, Rudolph, Edwin and August Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. Clara Hicks and Anna Mae. Besides the wife and children, three grandsons, survive, one brother, Julius Mosier, of Midfield, two nieces and two nephews. In early life Mr. Mosier was converted in the Methodist Church, but later united with the First Christian Church in Palacios. He lived a quiet unassuming life, devoted to the family and followed the teachings of his Lord and Master most faithfully. Fraternally he had been a member of the W. O. W. for 44 years. During the past few years Mr. Mosier had been in failing health which had prevented his doing any very active work, but he never lost interest in church and civic activities. During the past few weeks, his condition became worse and his peacefully passing on last Wednesday morning was not unexpected. He was ready and willing to answer the summons. Funeral services were held for the departed Thursday afternoon at the Palacios Funeral Home conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, and interment made in the Palacios Cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. Relatives here for the funeral of Mr. Mosier were Mr. and Mr. O. J. Lonquet, of Liverpool; Henry Smith and family, Abraham Smith, of Midfield, Otto and Alfred Frick, of Markham.
Palacios Beacon,
March 28, 1940 |
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Funeral services for Edwin Leon Mosier were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, June 3, in the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. R. Gwin officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Palacios, he was born here October 7, 1918, a son of August and Elsie Schickle Mosier. A self employed mechanic, he died Saturday, May 31, in the Diagnostic Hospital in Houston. He is survived by his wife, Dortha Rose Mosier of Palacios; one daughter, Dortha Ann Hamm; two sons, Edwin Leon Mosier, Jr. of Pinehurst and Charles Eugene Mosier of Stafford; one sister, Ann Cartwright of Palacios; one brother, August Mosier of Fulton and eight grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon,
June 5, 1980 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Freda Mosier were held Tuesday, January 29, at 2 in the afternoon in the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with Daniel Hager officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A resident of Palacios since 1909, she was born in Germany on April 2, 1892 and died Sunday, January 27, in Wagner General Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Anna Mae Cartwright of Palacios; two sons, Edwin Mosier of Palacios and August Mosier, Jr., of Fulton; eight grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon,
January 31, 1980 |
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Mary Margerum Mosier, 75, of Palacios passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007. She was born January 25, 1932 in Palacios to the late Bertha Kincannon and Loren G. Margerum. Mrs. Mosier was a life long resident of Palacios, a retired Tax Assessor with Palacios I.S.D., and a member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios. She is survived by husband: Rudolph Elwood Mosier, Jr. of Palacios; 2 daughters: Diana M. Slavik & husband Harold of Victoria and Susan M. Stanfield & husband Derrek of College Station; son: Terry W. Mosier & wife Debbie of Palacios; sister: Margaret Hockey of San Antonio; 7 grandchildren: Angela Diaz & husband Mario of Palacios, Mary Lynn Roe & husband Jason of Bay City; Leigh Ann Roemer & husband Eric of Mission, Bonnie Curington & husband Shane of Temple; Kristen Treider & husband Russell of Meridian MS, Daniel Stanfield of College Station, and Cassie Dearen of Victoria; 5 great grandchildren: Austin, Adrian and Alaina Diaz all of Palacios, Hannah and Chloe Treider of Meridian MS. Mrs. Mosier was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters: Geraldine Thigpen and Eleanor Mathias. The family will receive visitors from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Palacios Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Palacios Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. David Gruhn officiating. In Lieu of flowers the family wishes contributions be made to: The American Cancer Society, Hospice of El Campo, The First Baptist Church of Palacios, or The Palacios Public Library.
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Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 13 at the Palacios Funeral Home for Mrs. Eliza Root Mozley, Rev. W. P. Carmichael conducted the service. Burial was in the Palacios Cemetery. Mrs. Mozley was born January 12, 1870 at Osage County, Kansas and died January 11, 1953 in Palacios. She was a resident of Palacios for 38 years. Included among survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Harriett Hood, Palacios; Mrs. Florence Lemon, Gashland, Missouri, Mrs. Bonnie Hart, Williamsburg, Kansas and Mrs. Maude Dazen of Ottawa, Kansas; one son, Henry Mozley of Palacios.
Palacios Beacon,
January 15, 1953 |
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Funeral service for Henry Clinton Mozley were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Tuesday, April 13, at 10::30 a. m. with the Rev. E. Leon Maxwell officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A resident of Palacios for many years, he was a retired farmer and rancher. Son of H. S. and Eligia Root Mozley, he was born August 19, 1903 in Bronson, Kansas and died Sunday, April 11, in Wagner General Hospital. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Harriett Hood of Palacios, Mrs. Florence Lemon of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Bonnie Hart of Williamsburg, Kansas and Mrs. Maude Hazen of Ottawa, Kansas.
Palacios Beacon,
April 15?, 1971 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Lola G. Mozley, who died suddenly Tuesday at the Wagner General Hospital, were pending at press time Wednesday. Born in Denton, Texas on March 18, 1895 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gillespie she had been a resident of this community the past 25 years. She is survived by four sons: Clifford of Cut Off, La., Howard and Raymond of Palacios and Richard of Blessing; a step-daughter, Mrs. Mildred Miller of Port Lavaca; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Scott and Mrs. Jesse Harrell of Oklahoma; one brother, Millard Gillespie of California, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon,
April 13, 1961 |
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Funeral services for Charles R. Mulkey, who was killed in a one car accident early Wednesday morning, July 4th, were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, July 8th, at the Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church in Palacios with Elder Charles Baker officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A life long resident of Palacios, he was born here July 1, 1950, a son of George Mulkey and Gloria Dean Watson. He is survived by his parents, three sons, two daughters, five brothers, Gregory, Jim, Eric, Otis and Roderick and two sisters, Bertha and Janice, all of Palacios.
Palacios Beacon, July 12, 1979 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Mulkey were held at 2:30 p. m . Sunday, April 24, at the Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church with Rev. S. M. Tims officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Austin Brown she was born in Wharton County, Texas. She was a charter member of the Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church and of the Progressive Order of Pilgrims, Noble Star Sanctuary No. 122. She passed away at Wagner General Hospital on April 19. She is survived by one son, Monroe Mulkey of Palacios; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel M. Clay, Mrs. Dillie Collins, and Mrs. Lola D. Payne and one step-daughter, Janie Mulkey of San Francisco, Calif.
Palacios Beacon,
April 28, 1966 |
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Funeral services for James Monroe Mulkey, 93, of San Antonio, formerly of Palacios, will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 1998, at 11 A. M., at the Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church in Palacios, where Rev. Leroy Monroe is pastor, and Rev. L. A. Williams, pastor of Wheatley Heights Baptist Church, San Antonio, officiant. Burial will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday until 9 P. M. in the chapel of Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, and Saturday from 10 until 11 A. M. at the church. Mr. Mulkey passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, at Southeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born in Ganado, Saturday, Jan. 7, 1905, to Plum Mulkey and Effie Thomas Mulkey. Survivors include a son, J. W. Mulkey of San Antonio, and three grandsons, Willie D. with wife Sherri, James T. with wife Charlotte, and Karl W.; as well as 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, all of San Antonio; also a niece, Georgia Simon and family of Houston, as well as a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and a family of friends. Serving as active pallbearers will be Don Hill, Omar Hill, Duane Mulkey, James Wesley Mulkey, Lamonte Mulkey and Wesley Mulkey. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church in Palacios, and Wheatly Heights Baptist Church in San Antonio. Arrangements with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas.
Daily Tribune,
February 27, 1998 |
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Rev. P. M. Mulkey, long time resident of Palacios, died at 6 p. m. Monday, November 4, at Wagner General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday, at 2 p. m. at Pilgrim Rose Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Timms, local pastor. He is survived by his wife, one son, Monroe Mulkey, of Palacios; four daughters, Janie Mulkey, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Ethel M. Clay, West Columbia; Mrs. Dillie Collins, Kendleton, Texas; Mrs. Lola D. Payne, Francitas; four sisters and one brother.
Palacios Beacon,
November 7, 1963 |
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Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Palacios Funeral Home for C. W. “Mule” Mull who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25 in Corpus Christi. Rev. Rayford Harris conducted the services and burial was in the Palacios Cemetery. A former resident of Palacios, he was born Nov. 8, 1919 in North Carolina. He was a veteran and a member of the Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife, Ersel Unice (Lit Wylie); one daughter, Gloria Ann of Venice, La., a step-son, Sonny Morton of Palacios and three grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon,
December 3, 1959 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Ersel E. “Lit” Mull were held Monday, October 11, at 2 p. m. at the Palacios Funeral Home with the Rev. J. R. Gwin and Rev. Leon Maxwell officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A native of Palacios, she was born here June 24, 1908, a daughter of James and Rose Ellen Crawford Wiley. She passed away at her home of 905 Fourth St. Saturday morning. She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Ann Callaway; one son, James Henry Morton, Sr.; one brother, Benny Wiley, all of Palacios; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Palacios Beacon,
October 14?, 1971 |
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Benjamin F. Murphy was born in 1862, at Locke, N. Y., and departed this life, Jan. 5, 1928, at his home near Blessing, age 65 years, 5 months, and 4 days. When a young man, Mr. Murphy left New York with his parents to western Nebraska, where he met and married Miss Etta Van Nice, in 1890. To this union three children were born, two girls and one boy, who with his wife and one sister mourn his loss. During the year 1908, he and his family migrated to Texas, and made their home near Blessing, in which community Mr. Murphy was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. Of husband, father, friend and neighbor, he was of the very best and that is the highest tribute that can be paid to any man, and thus is the one paid to the departed.
Palacios Beacon, January 19, 1928 |
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The funeral of Mrs. Ben Murphy, was held in Palacios Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Murphy was a resident of Blessing and it was with deepest regret that citizens of Blessing, Palacios and all surrounding vicinity learn of her death. Her friends were numbered by her acquaintances, for all who knew her, loved her, and sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie. Palacios Beacon, January 10, 1929 Etta Van Nice Murphy Etta (Van Nice) Murphy was born Sept. 17th 1869 near Evansville, Ind. At the age of eighteen years she moved with her father and other brothers and sisters to Kansas, where she was married on January 23rd, 1890, to Benjamin F. Murphy. To this union three children were born. In 1909 this happy little family came to Texas making their home near Blessing, where for twenty years the family circle remained unbroken, until Jan. 5th, 1928 the Angel of Death entered this happy home claiming the father. Just one year later--Jan. 7th 1929, death again entered, this time taking from our midst the mother. She contracted "flu" just a few days after Christmas, which developed into pneumonia, and on Jan. 8th, 1929, one of the most beautiful and sweetest examples of motherhood was laid to rest beside her husband beneath the palm trees in Palacios cemetery. Mrs. Murphy was a kind neighbor and a devoted and unselfish mother and friend and we shall miss her from the community circle. And as our hearts' sorrow our sympathy go out to the bereaved ones who mourn her death. Three children, Mrs. Ed Blackburn, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, and Vernon Murphy, all of Blessing, one grandson, J. B. Murphy, one brother, J. F. Van Nice, of Topeka, Kansas, three sisters, Mrs. L. L. Long, Horton, Kansas, Miss Alice Van Nice and Mrs. E. Summer of White City, Kansas.
"Dearest mother, you have left us, When the dark clouds of sorrow suddenly lower and release a storm of affliction we learn then how comforting and helpful our friends and neighbors may be. And we want to thank each and everyone who by their kindness and sympathy helped us in this the deepest hour of sorrow. Mrs. E. Blackburn, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Vernon Murphy
Palacios Beacon, January 24, 1929 |
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Funeral services for Helen S. Murphy, 68, were held March 19 at 2 p. m. at the First Baptist Church of Palacios with Rev. Jay Gross officiating. Interment followed at Palacios Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy, the daughter of C. D. and Bernice Ellis Sanders, was born August 25, 1916 in Tin Top, TX and died March 16, 1985 at Parkview Medical Center in Nashville, TX. She taught school many years in the Palacios Independent School District and was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church. She was active in every area of the church. Her teaching influence will live on in Palacios, Abingdon, Va. and Nashville. Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband, James, on Sept. 2, 1982. Survivors include her mother, Beatrice Sanders of Palacios; two daughters, Patricia Helen Maxwell and Sue Ellen Murphy, both of Nashville, TX; one sister, Clara Keuhm of Houston; and one brother, Richard Sanders of Palacios. Pallbearers were Charlie Pittman, Bernard Jensen, Hoyt Theus, Aaron Brister, Billy Hamlin and Bill Scurlock.
Palacios Beacon,
March 28, 1985 |
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James L. Murphy died Sept. 2, 1982 at Wagner General Hospital at the age of 62 years. Murphy was born on Sept. 27, 1919 in Marionville, Mo. to Lewis and Emmon Murphy. At the age of 12, he became a member of the Marionville Baptist Church. He came to Palacios in 1940 where he met his future wife at the First Baptist Church. James and Helen Sanders were united in marriage Oct. 17, 1941. To this union were born two daughters, Patricia Helen Maxwell and Sue Ellen Murphy of Nashville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife and two daughters plus the following sisters and brothers: Catherine Dunkle, Marionville, Mo., Mary Barnes, Lebanon, Mo., Kay Johnson, Galena, Mo., Molly Carr, Hartsville, Mo., Sandra Jean Buehler, Aurora, Mo., Janet Ruble, Mt. Vernon, Mo., Goldie Lee Mackin, Mt. Ida, Ark., Betty Colley, Stotts City, Mo., Shirley Sue Baker, Republic, Mo., John Murphy, Marionville, Mo., Don Murphy, Marionville, Mo., Marvin Murphy, Crane, Mo. Murphy was a veteran of World War II serving in the European theatre. In 1950 he entered the University of Corpus Christi to prepare for Christian education receiving his degree in 1952. He obtained a master of Religious Education in 1954 from Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Fort Worth. He served 30 years in full time Christian service; four churches as Minister of Education; 11 years with the Baptist Sunday School Board, Nashville, Tenn. and the last nine years before his retirement at Director of Missions of Lebanon Baptist Association, Abingdon. Since his retirement he and his wife have lived in Palacios where he was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church. Services were held Sept. 4 at 4 p. m. at the First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ronnie Floyd. Burial was in Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Sheeran, Hoyt Theus, Buck Snider, Harold Sells, Richard Shanks and Dan Tucker. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Brister, Larry Fitch, Rodney Girdnt, Roger Lovell, Bill Scurlock, Fred Huitt, Billy Hamlin, Fred Walters, Ulise Thibodeaux, Arnold Burton, Richard Sanders and Bert Miller.
Palacios Beacon,
September 8, 1982 |
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Funeral services were held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 10 a. m. Tuesday, January 24, for John Ethan Musselman who died of a heart attack Sunday morning at the Bay View General Hospital. The Rev. V. J. Bily of Ganado officiated at the service and burial in the Palacios Cemetery. A resident of Palacios for 21 years, he was born March 10, 1899 in Thompson, Ohio, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Musselman. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Musselman of Palacios, three sisters and four brothers.
Palacios Beacon,
January 26, 1961 |
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Mrs. Ruth Musselman, a retired school teacher, passed away October 8 in Matagorda General Hospital after short illness. Rosary was recited at the Palacios Funeral Home Friday, October 9 at 7:30 in the evening, Requiem Mass was said in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at 10:30 Saturday morning with the Rev. Armand Florizoone officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. Daughter of the late H. A. and Alice Pease Miller, she was born in Spring Port, Michigan, on September 25, 1899. She was preceded in death by her husband John Musselman. Survivors include her brother, C. H. Miller of Palacios, one niece and one nephew.
Palacios Beacon,
October 15?, 1970 |
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Funeral services for Jean Patricia Myers, 44, of Palacios will be held 2 p. m. Friday at the Palacios Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Howard Harper officiating. Mrs. Myers was born Aug. 8, 1947, to Lawrence and Lina Green McDermott in Conneaut, Ohio, and died 11:52 p. m. Jan. 19, 1991, at Wagner General Hospital, Palacios. Survivors include her husband, Forrest J. Myers of Palacios; a daughter, Pamela Losoya of Markham; three sons, Ronald Cruse of McCloud, Okla., Christopher Cruse of Las Vegas, Nev., and Matthew Cruse of Palacios; her mother, Lina Bartone of Lake Placid, Fla.; two sisters, Margaret Dane of Georgia and Loria Hoipkemier of Virginia; four brothers, Richard Green, Jimmy Green and Mike McDermott, all of Ohio, and Fred McDermott of Penn.; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
Daily Tribune,
January 1991 |
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