Hi!

I'm hoping someone can help me locate obits for the 4 people listed here.

Hollenbeck, Barney
March 10, 1914 McLeish

Hollenbeck, Sarah
March 13, 1915 McLeish

McKay, John
July 1899 Dayton Center

McKay, Merle
August 19, 1919 Unknown


It appears that Amy Gagnon has indexed these 4 obits but I can't seem to get ahold of her with the e-mail address that I have. Can someone please help me locate these obits? Thank you very much for any assistance you can provide.

Dawn K.

I have your obits. Contact direct at andlor@greatlakes.net

Dawn, Found the Hollenbeck obits. will post the 2nd one separately.

The Marlette Leader Mar 19, 1915 p.1 c.1

Mrs. B. Hollenbeck

Mrs. Barney Hollenbeck,for many years a resident here and universaily respected and esteemed, died at her home south of Clifford Saturday morning at the age of 76 years. The funeral was held Thesday afternoon at the Marlette Methodist church, Rev W.J Cain officiating with the burial McLeish cemetery. Mr Hollenbeck died one year ago, lacking 2 days. Mr and Mrs Hollenbeck left here for Clifford about seven years ago. The deceased is survived by seven children, Mrs Samuel N. Rogers and Mrs M.L. Seibert of this place, Belle Hollenbeck of Clifford, Mrs.Molly Chandler of Flint, William of Clifford, Joseph of Muskegon and Charles of this place.

Barney Hollenbeck, one of the best and most respected residents of this locality, died Tuesday evening at the age of 81 years at the home of his son, W.M. of Burlington township. The deceased was born in Canada and came to Michigan in 1871, settling at North Branch. Fifty Eight years ago he was united in marriage with Maggie McKay and of this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive, viz., Charles of Lamotte, J.W of Muskegon, W.M of Burlington twp, Mesdames M.L. Seibert and S.N Rogers of Marlette, Mary Chandler of Flint and Dullam of Burlington. In 1872 the family moved to Marlette, locating on what is now known as the Vincent Northrup farm, two miles east and two north of Marlette. Here they lived for 29 years and Mr Hollenbeck became one of the upbuilders of the community. He was a man of fine character and made and kept firm friends. For twenty years he was a member of the London or Landon church and one of its more earnest supporters. In 1901 Mr and Mrs Hollenbeck gave up life on the farm and went to live with their in Burlington and here they have resided ever since. Besides his wife and children the deceased is survived by 34 grandchildren. The funeral with be held this Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Landon church, with interment in the McLeish cemetery.

The Marlette Leader March 13 1914 p.1 c.1 & 2

Hi, I'm also looking for one particular obit mentioned in the Marlette Leader index. Both emails for Amy are not working. I'd simply like to know the contents of the obit for Mrs. Billington, d. 12 Feb 1899.

Is there someone out there who can help?