Group 15 - Descendants of Oliver Carpenter-177281
of, Horningsham, Wiltshire, England
in England & in North America

Notes


2291. Olen Reed Martin

MARRIAGE.  Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI.  Vol. 9, p. 4, #52. Married 9 Feb 1929 at Battle Creek, Olen Martin, age 23, b. Athens, residing in Battle Creek, occupation: truck driver, father: Bert Martin, mother:  Lorraine Carpenter; and Bernita Maurer, age 19, b. Homer, Calhoun , MI, residing in Battle Creek, occupation: stenographer, father: Orin Maurer, mother: Florence Dickinson, witnesses: Irving Walker and Dorothy Walker, both of Battle Creek; officiant:  C. A. Brady, MG.  Neither had been married previously.

OBITUARY.  The Athens Times, Thursday, Mar 26, 1964.  Olen R. Martin, 59, 527 S. Avenue A, Athens, a retired Kellogg  employee, died at a Battle Creek hospital Saturday a week after admission.  He was born in Athens, the son of Bert and Loraine (Carpenter) Martin, and was a lifelong resident of the county.  He and Berneita Maurer were married in February 1929.  She died Nov. 3, 1951. Besides the Kellogg , he had been employed earlier by Clark Equipment  in Battle Creek.  Survivors are a son, Daryl B. of Athens; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Darlene) Parlin of Athens; five grandchildren; a brother, Lester of 98 Allene Ave., Battle Creek.  Services were held on Monday at the Spencer Funeral Home with the Rev. David Lutz officiating.  Interment Burr Oak Cem..

DEATH.  Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, Vol. 46, p. 31.  Died 21 Mar 1964, at Battle Creek Twp., Calhoun , Olen Reed Martin, age 59, b. 20 Mar 1905; father: Bert Martin; mother: Loraine Carpenter; occupation:  retired, Kellogg ; spouse: Berneita; buried: 23 Mar 1964, Burr Oak Cem., Athens; informant: Daryl Martin, Athens.


Bernita Maurer

OBITUARY.  Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Monday, 5 Nov 1951, p. 9.  East Leroy - Mrs. Berneita Martin, 42, wife of Olen Martin, who lives one mile south of here, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday in a Battle Creek hospital.  She had been a patient there for several days.  Mrs. Martin was born June 5, 1909, in Homer, daughter of Orian and Florence (Dickinson) Maurer.  She was graduated in 1927 from Battle Creek High School.  She and Mr. Martin were married in 1928.  Mrs. Martin was a member of Central Christian Church and the Mothers' Club of Battle Creek, the North Athens Sunshine Club, the Jingle Club and was president of the East Leroy Parent-Teacher Association.  One son, Richard, died in 1939.  Surviving are a son, Daryl, and a daughter, Darlene, at home; six brothers:  Lyle Maurer of Battle Creek, Donald Sackrider of Climax, Arnold Maurer of Litchfield, Roy Maurer of Homer, Pfc. Norman Maurer in Korea, and Russell Maurer in Muskegon, and two sisters, Mrs. Erwin (Joyce) Gridley of Homer and Mrs. Keith (Jean) Dorr of Gull Lake.  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Spencer Funeral Home in Athens, with Dr. John D. Perrin officiating. Burial will be in Burr Oak Cem., Athens.


3592. Richard Martin

Richard died in 1939 according to his mother's obituary.


2292. Lester Bert Martin

Some information was received from Lester B. Martin, Battle Creek, in Nov. 1981.  Also chart made by Lorna Carter, Athens, MI was used.

WEDDING.  The Athens Times, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1930.  Marriage Announced. Mrs. Ada Katz announces the marriage of her daughter, Marjorie, to Lester B. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin, North Athens, which occurred at the home of the Rev. C. A. Brady in Battle Creek on Saturday, October 25th.  The double ring ceremony was used.  The couple were attended by Miss Rachel Shook of Fulton and Lewis Katz, brother of the bride.  The bride wore a becoming gown of blue chiffon and her attendant wore green crepe.  Both young people were members of the class of '27 of the Athens high school, and the bride is also a graduate of W.S.T.C. at Kalamazoo.  The groom until recently has been employed with the Brown Construction , while Mrs. Martin is teaching her third year in the Seeley district near Climax.  For the present Mr. and Mrs. Martin will reside with the bride's mother on South Main Street in Athens.

MARRIAGE.  Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, 1930, Vol. 9, p. 64, #354.  Married 25 Oct 1930, at Battle Creek, Lester B. Martin, age 21, residing at Athens, born in Calhoun , MI, occupation: farmer; father: Bert Martin; mother: Lorraine Carpenter; and Marjorie Katz, age 22, residing in Athens, occupation: teacher; father: -- Katz; mother: Ada Trumble; witnesses: Lewis Katz of Athens and Rachel Shook of Fulton; officiant:  C. A. Brady, MG, Central Christian Church.

ANNIVERSARY.  Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Sunday, Oct. 19, 1980, p. 10B. Open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. next Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Bedford Masonic Temple, complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Lester B. Martin of 98 Allene Ave., who will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.  They ask that there be no gifts.  The open house is being given by their daughter, Miss Joann Martin of 26 Miller St. Martin and the former Marjorie Katz of Athens were married Oct. 25, 1930, in Battle Creek, and have resided at the Allene Avenue address the past 43 years. Martin retired as an electrician in 1973 from the Ralston Purina , after 39 1/2 years of service.  He is a member of Bedford F&AM Lodge, past high priest and current treasurer of Bedford Royal Arch Masons, a member and past patron of Bedford OES Chapter, a member and past president of the Masonic Temple Association Board of Directors, a past president of the Calhoun County Association of OES, and a member of the Michigan Mallet Club. He also is a member of Battle Creek Commandery Knights Templar and its drill corps, a member of Saladin Temple Shrine of Grand Rapids, the Battle Creek Shrine Club, and the Calhoun Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem.  Mrs. Martin retired several years ago as a teacher with the Kalamazoo Public School System.  She is a member, past matron and past secretary of Bedford OES Chapter, and a member of the Calhoun Shrine, and a 25-year member of Community Hospital Auxiliary.  Mr. and Mrs. Martin are members of Christ United Methodist Church.

OBITUARY.  Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Friday, July 5, 1985, p 3B.  Lester B. Martin, 76, of 98 Allene Ave. died Thursday in Leila Hospital where he had been a patient since June 16.  He had been ill for the past 2 1/2 years.  He was born in Leroy Twp. and moved to Battle Creek in 1934 from Athens.  He resided at his present address 47 years.  He worked for the Ralston Purina  for 39 years as an electrician.  He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and the Bedford Masonic Lodge No. 207, F&AM. . . He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie B. Katz; and a daughter, Joann L. Martin of 26 Miller Ave.  Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.  Burial in Burr Oak Cem., Athens, MI.


Marjorie B. Katz

OBITUARY.  Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Friday, March 19, 1999, p. 4A. Marjorie B. Martin, Battle Creek.  Marjorie B. Martin, 91, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at home.  She was born March 10, 1908, in Newton Twp. to Charles and Ada (Trumble) Katz.  She graduated from Athens High School in 1927 and from Western Michigan Teacher's College in 1932.  She was employed as a teacher by the Kalamazoo School District in the 1930's.  She married Lester B. Martin on Oct. 25, 1930, in Battle Creek.  He died in 1985. Surviving is her niece and caregiver, Marguerite J. Beatty of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joann L. Martin in 1993; an infant daughter in 1937; a brother, Lewis Katz in 1992; three half-brothers; and three half-sisters.  Services:  Monday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.  Burial: Burr Oak Cem., Athens.


3593. Joann Lee Martin

OBITUARY.  Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Wednesday, 16 Jun 1993, p 2A.  Joann Lee Martin, 59, of Battle Creek, died Monday, June 14, 1993 at Battle Creek Health System/Community Site after a brief illness.  Ms. Martin was born Dec. 22, 1933, in Athens to Lester B. and Marjorie B. (Katz) Martin.  She was a 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.  She was employed 10 years at Union Pump , then was office manager at Holiday Inn for 21 years.  For the past 12 years, she was community education secretary with the Lakeview School District.   She was a member of Birchwood United Methodist Church and Bedford Chapter 471, OES, and a former board member of the Humane Society-Calhoun Area and secretary of Urbandale/Level Park Area Homecoming Committee.  She was a resident of Bedford Hills Village, where she was editor of the Echo and was co-organizer of monthly coffee hours.  She enjoyed park activities as well as gardening, animals and the outdoors.  Surviving are her mother, Marjorie Martin of Battle Creek.  She was preceded in death by her father, Lester in 1985.  Services 1 p.m. Friday at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.  Burial in Burr Oak Cem., Athens.

DEATH.  Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI.  1991 deaths, #463.  Died 25 April 1991 at Battle Creek, Joann Lee Martin, age 59, b. 22 Dec 1933 in Athens, Calhoun , MI, residing at 275 Oak Lawn Drive, Bedford Twp., Calhoun  (Battle Creek), father: Lester B. Martin, mother: Marjorie B. Katz, occupation: secretary, public school; informant:  Marjorie B. Martin, 275 Oak Lawn Drive, Battle Creek; buried: Burr Oak Cem., Athens.


3594. Janet Kay Martin

Obituary of mother, Ada Katz Martin, said she was preceded in death by an infant daughter in 1937.  May 1999 - Donna Hellewell and Elma Carpenter made a visit to Burr Oak Cem., Athens. The marker reads Janey Kay Martin - 1937.


2293. Clarence M. Lafler

1910 U.S. Census, Kalamazoo, Wakeshma, MI, taken 20 April. 184/184 Clarence Lafler, son, MW, age 7/12, b. MI, is in the home of his parents, Edward Lafler and Jennie.

1920 U.S. Census, Kalamazoo, Wakeshma, MI, taken 7, 8, 9 Jan. ED 195, sheet 3B.  62/62 Clarence M. Lafler, son, age 10, is in the home of his parents, Edward F. Lafler and Jennie P.

MARRIAGE.  Kalamazoo County Clerk, Kalamazoo, MI, Vol. 10, p. 171, #25,600. Married 1 May 1928 at Battle Creek, Clarence M. Lafler, age 18, b. Fulton, residing in Fulton, occupation: farming, father: Edward Lafler, mother: Jennie Carpenter, and Gladys L. Leedy, age 18, b. Nashville, MI, residing in Battle Creek, occupation: factory worker, father: Glenn Leedy, mother: Bertha Welman, officiant: Warren E. Posey, MG, witnesses: Delphin Furney of Kalamazoo and Florence Leecy (Leedy?), of Battle Creek.  Neither had been married previoulsy.

In 1962 Clarence resided near Fulton, Kalamazoo , MI according to his father's obituary.

OBITUARY.  Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Monday, May 31, 1976, page A3. Fulton - Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Spencer Funeral Home, Athens, for Clarence Lafler, 60, of Route 1, who died Sunday in Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, after a long illness.  Lafler was a lifelong resident of the area and was a farmer most of his life.  He also was a substitute rural mail carrier for 18 years and operated the Fulton Restaurant from 1966-74.  He was a member of the First Wesleyan Church in Battle Creek.  Lafler is survived by his widow, the former Gladys Leedy; a daughter, Mrs. William (Doris) Loew of Athens; a son, Norman Lafler of Battle Creek, and five grandchildren.  Interment S. Fulton Cem., Fulton, MI.

18 Sep 1996 visit to Cem. on 42nd Avenue South, just south of W Avenue in Fulton, MI.

DEATH.  Kalamazoo County Clerk, Kalamazoo, MI, vol. 3, p 545.  Died 30 May 1976 at Kalamazoo, Clarence M. Lafler, mw, married, age 66, b. 24 Sep 1909 in MI, residing in Wakeshma Township, occupation: postal employee and farmer, father: Edward L. Lafler, mother: Jennie Carpenter, spouse: Gladys Leedy, informant: Mrs. Gladys Lafler; buried 2 June 1976 in South Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, MI.


Gladys L. Leedy

1920 U.S. Census, Calhoun , City of Battle Creek, MI, 1st precinct, taken 5 Jan. 71 Frisbee Ave., 106/113 Leedy, Gladys, daughter, age 9, is in the home of her parents.


2295. Glen Marion Griffis

Marriage Records Mason , Mich.  Book 4, Page 110, Record #13.  Glen M. Griffis 22 of Pentwater b. Custer, md. Mary B. Brennan 21 of Mason  b. IL. md. 6 Feb 1926 in Ludington, Mason, Mich.  Parents of the Groom: Wm. Griffis & Edna Green.  Parents of the Bride:  John Brennan and Catherine White.  Witnesses:  Harry Anderegg of Muskegon & Thelma Griffis of Pentwater.  Md. by A. J. Tower, JP.  lst. mg for each.

Some information on this family sent to this typist, March 1994 from Phyllis Griffis Dembrouski, of Irons, Mich 49644.

Death Record Oceana , Mich. Book 6, Page 12, Record 7512.  Age 76, Parents:  William & Edna Griffis.  Informant:  Marion J. Griffis, Bear Lake, Mich. 49614.  Residence of deceased:  Riverton, Mich.  (Recorded in Mason  also, Book 20, page 384.)

North Weare Cem.,  Lot 109 Addition, "Father": Glen M. 1903 - 1979. "Mother" Mary C. 1904-1978, same stone.   On same lot, Marion Jay, "Bud" Griffis, 1942-1985 vet; & Anna Maria Lauber, 1945-   same stone. Robert H. Griffis 1932-1934, one stone,  Mary C. was Glen Marion's wife, Robert H was a son. Marion Jay was a son & Anna was a daughter-in -law. (Personal visit to Cem. and records in the Historical Society).


Mary Catherine Brennan

Family said she had three sisters that never married and that her parents were from Ireland.  Her father lived in Chicago, and is buried in LaMonte, IL., Cem. on bridge.  Her mother is buried in the Catholic Cem. in Ludington, Mason, Mich.

Obituary names her children, brothers and sisters and parents.  It also said she was preceded in death by a son, Robert, and a Great Grandson, Christopher Terryn. We do not know whose child Christopher is at this time.

Death Records Mason , Mich. Book 20, page 061, Record No._____ Mary Catherine Griffis, female, died 17 Dec 1978, age 74, in Ludington, Mason, Mich.  Residence of deceased was Ludington.  Husband:  Glen Marion Griffis.  Father Thomas Brennan, Mother Catherine White. Buried 20 Dec. l978.  Informant, Glen Griffis, Pentwater, Mich.

North Weare Cem.,  Lot 109 Addition, "Father": Glen M. 1903 - 1979. "Mother" Mary C. 1904-1978, same stone.   On same lot, Marion Jay, "Bud" Griffis, 1942-1985 vet; & Anna Maria Lauber, 1945-   same stone. Robert H. Griffis 1932-1934, one stone.  (This was from the Historical Society Records, Hart, Mich.)

Mary C. Brennan is a sister to Thelma's husband, John Brennen, but John's parents are given as Thomas Brennan and Catherine Delaney, and Mary's are Thomas Brennan and Catherine White according to her death certificate.  Perhaps Catherine's name was Delaney, then White, then Brennan, or some such combination, or the name Delaney is incorrect. More research is needed here.


3599. Robert H. Griffis

North Weare Cem., Weare Twp. Oceana, Mich.  Tombstone, Robert H. Griffis, 1932-1944.  He is on the same lot with his parents, Lot 109 Addition.  His brother Marion Jay "Bud" Griffis is also on this lot, and a place for his wife, Anna Marie Lauber, who apparently is still living.


2296. Martha Harriet "Hattie" Griffis

Death was believed to be in Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich.  This place has not been validated.

MARRIAGE: 1926 - image
Name: Martha Harriet Griffis
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birth Place: Michigan
License County: Muskegon
Marriage Date: 15 May 1926
Marriage Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Residence Place: Muskegon, Michigan
Father: William Griffis
Mother: Edna Griffis
Spouse: Ernest Luttrull
County File Number: 17835 1/2
State File Number: 61 208
Source Citation
Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 163; Film Title: 60 Montmorency 340-797; 61 Muskegon 339; Film Description: Montmorency (1937)-Muskegon (1929)
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics.

GRAVE: image
Harriett M Griffis Luttrull
Birth: 19 Apr 1905 Michigan, USA
Death: 9 Jan 1978 (aged 72) Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
Plot: GD-196
Memorial #: 98391320
Family Members
Spouse
Ernest Luttrull                 1892-1959
Children
Joseph D. Luttrull                 1926-2014
Theodore Carl Luttrull                 1928-1998
Daniel R. Luttrull                 1930-1991
Marjorie Ruth Luttrull Shank                 1932-Unknown
Maintained by: Find A Grave (8)
Originally Created by: Laura Plummer Ranville (47069796)
Added: 6 Oct 2012
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98391320/harriett-m-luttrull
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 December 2019), memorial page for Harriett M Griffis Luttrull (19 Apr 1905–9 Jan 1978), Find A Grave Memorial no. 98391320, citing Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) .

REPORT:
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From: Jeffrey Carmean   jeffrey.carmean@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2020 9:22 AM

First Generation
1. Harriett Martha Griffis-25 was born on 19 Apr 1905 in Custer, Mason, Michigan. She died on 9
Jan 1978 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. She was buried in Sunrise Memorial Gardens,
Muskegon, Michigan.
According to the Social Security Death Index, Harriett Luttrull was
born on April 19, 1905 and died in January 1978 while living in
Muskegon in Muskegon County, Michigan. Her Social Security Number
[381-14-9185] was issued in Michigan. According to Michigan Deaths
(1971-1996), Harriett M. Luttrull was born on April 19, 1905 and died
on January 9, 1978 in Muskegon in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Harriett married (MRIN:17) Ernest Luttrull-26 on 15 May 1926 in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon,
Michigan. Ernest was born on 10 Nov 1892 in Augusta, Pike, Indiana. He died on 20 Apr 1959 in
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. He was buried in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon,
Michigan.
They had the following children.
+ 2 M i. Joseph D. Luttrull-46 was born on 6 Oct 1926. He died on 23 Nov 2014.
3 M ii. Theodore Carl Luttrull-47 was born on 18 Jan 1928 in Mason County, Michigan.
He died on 9 May 1998 in Muskegon County, Michigan. He was buried in Sunrise
Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Michigan.
4 F iii. Beatrice Loretta Luttrull-203 was born on 21 Apr 1929 in Riverton, Mason,
Michigan. She died on 21 Apr 1929 in Riverton, Mason, Michigan. She was buried
in Center Riverton Cemetery, Scottville, Michigan.
Some records refer to this individual without a name
(death certificate), others refer to this individual as
Beatrice or Beatrice L. Luttrull (Theodore Luttrull's
obtiuary, tombstone), and still others refer to this
individual as Loretta Luttrull. All this taken together,
this individual's full name appears to be Beatrice Loretta
Luttrull. She was born and died on April 21, 1929 in
Riverton Township, Mason County, Michigan.
5 M iv. Daniel Robert Luttrull-51 was born on 21 May 1930 in Riverton, Mason,
Michigan. He died on 16 Jun 1991 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. He was
buried in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Michigan.
According to Michigan Deaths (1971-1996), Daniel R.
Luttrull, Sr. was born on May 21, 1930 and died on June
16, 1991 in Muskegon in Muskegon County, Michigan. His
residence at the time of his death was listed simply as
Michigan.
Daniel married (MRIN:28) Judith A. [--?--]-202. Judith was born on 13 Mar 1939.
She died on 5 Mar 1985 in East Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. She was buried in
Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Michigan.
According to Michigan Deaths (1971-1996), Judith A.

Luttrull was born on March 13, 1939 and died on March 5,
1985 in East Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan. Her
residence at the time of her death was listed as
Greenwood, Oceana, Michigan.
+ 6 F v. Marjorie Ruth Luttrull-49 was born on 5 Mar 1932.
+ 7 M vi. Charles Harold Luttrull-50 was born on 28 Nov 1933. He died on 10 Nov 2016.
+ 8 M vii. Gerald Ernest Luttrull-48 was born on 13 Sep 1935.
9 F viii. Audrey Luttrull-52 was born about 1937 in Riverton, Mason, Michigan.
On page 9 of the Thursday, September 17, 1942 issue of THE
LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS of Ludington, Michigan, "Audrey
Luttrull, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Luttrull, was severely ill Tuesday morning. She was taken
to Oceana hospital at Hart for treatment."

Second Generation
2. Joseph D. Luttrull-46 (Harriett Martha) was born on 6 Oct 1926 in Muskegon, Muskegon,
Michigan. He died on 23 Nov 2014 in Muskegon County, Michigan. He was buried in Sunrise
Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Michigan.
The following is the obituary of Joseph D. Luttrull Sr. as it appeared
in the MUSKEGON CHRONICLE on November 25, 2014:
"Luttrull, Joseph 10/6/1926 - 11/23/2014
Joseph D. Luttrull Sr., age 88 of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday,
November 23, 2014 at home. He was born on October 6, 1926 in Muskegon
to Ernest and Harriet (Griffin) Luttrull. Joseph was a member and past
commander of the Holton American Legion Post 397 and was very active
in the Local Union #539 as a trustee and union steward. He worked for
CWC Textron for 31 years and was an employee at Sandy Shores Camp at
Silver Lake. Joseph was a proud WWII veteran of the Army/Air Force.
Joseph is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Wood) Luttrull; and
great grandson, Norrin. He is survived by his children, Edward (Jan)
Luttrull of Twin Lake, Michael (Chae) Luttrull of Hinesville, GA,
Marsha Clyne of Muskegon, Steven Luttrull of Spring Lake, and Joe
(Lori) Luttrull of Muskegon; his 9 grandchildren; his 17 great
grandchildren; his 5 great great grandchildren; and many brothers,
sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A funeral service will be held for Joseph at Ever Rest Funeral Home
and Chapel on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 9:30 am with Reverend
Curtis Freed officiating. Visitation will start at 9:00 am to 9:30 am,
prior to the service at Ever Rest Funeral Home, 1783 E. Keating Ave in
Muskegon. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions be sent to Mercy VNS and Hospice."
Joseph married (MRIN:25) Shirley Arlene Wood-53. Shirley was born on 2 Feb 1932 in Muskegon,
Muskegon, Michigan. She died on 14 Nov 1999 in Muskegon County, Michigan. She was buried in
Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Michigan.

Joseph and Shirley had the following children.
10 M i. Edward Luttrull-190.
Edward married (MRIN:72) Jan [--?--]-141.
11 M ii. Michael Luttrull-191.
Michael married (MRIN:73) Chae [--?--]-142.
12 F iii. Marsha Luttrull-192.
Marsha married (MRIN:89) [--?--] Clyne-193.
13 M iv. Steven Luttrull-194.
Steven married (MRIN:74) Joan [--?--]-143.
14 M v. Joseph Luttrull-195.
Joseph married (MRIN:90) Lori [--?--]-204.
6. Marjorie Ruth Luttrull-49 (Harriett Martha) was born on 5 Mar 1932 in Riverton, Mason,
Michigan. She was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Michigan.
Marjorie married (MRIN:27) Fred Elmore Shank-196 in 1952. Fred was born on 2 Dec 1931 in
Michigan. He died on 17 Mar 2011 in Sturgis, Saint Joseph, Michigan. He was buried on 21 Mar
2011 in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Michigan.
The following is the obituary of Fred E. Shank, Sr. as it appeared in
the SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE on March 19, 2011:
"Fred E. Shank Sr.
Dec. 2, 1931 - Mar. 17, 2011
STURGIS - Fred E. Shank, Sr., 79, passed away Thursday in the Sturgis
Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; a daughter, Loretta
Roe; three sons, Fred Shank, Jr., Jeff Shank and Greg Shank; a sister,
Virginia Bell; and two brothers, Michael Shank and Patrick Shank.
Visitation from 1-3 and 5-7 pm Sunday in the Hackman Family Funeral
Homes. Service at 1 pm Monday in the funeral home. A graveside
committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis
where full military rites will be conferred."
They had the following children.
15 M i. Fred Elmore , Jr. Shank-199.
16 F ii. Loretta Y. Shank-197.
Loretta married (MRIN:91) [--?--] Roe-198.
17 M iii. Jeffrey I. Shank-200.
18 M iv. Gregory E. Shank-201.
7. Charles Harold Luttrull-50 (Harriett Martha) was born on 28 Nov 1933 in Riverton, Mason,
Michigan. He died on 10 Nov 2016.
Charles married (MRIN:3) Shirley M. McGee-155 on 21 Aug 1954. Shirley was born on 2 Jul 1938.
She died on 19 Mar 2018.
The following is the obituary of Shirley M. (McGee) Luttrull as posted
online by Ever Rest Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel (Muskegon,
Michigan):

"Shirley M Luttrull
July 2, 1938 􀀀 March 19, 2018
Shirley Luttrull, age 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by
her children on Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born on July 2, 1938
to Joe and Vera (Homan) McGee. She married her husband Charles (Bump)
Luttrull, Sr. on August 21, 1954 and was married for 61 years at the
time of his death in November of 2016. Shirley is survived by her
children Kim (Jim) Luttrull, Tina Cunningham, Debra (Troy) Ernst,
Chuck (Robin) Luttrull, Michelle (Paul) Harris, Rick (Lisa) Luttrull
and Daryl (Marcy) Lillie along with numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren. There will be no services at this time per both herself
and her late husband s wishes. There will be special Celebration of
Life for Bump and Shirley at their home. The information for that will
be announced at a later date."
They had the following children.
19 M i. Daryl Ray Lillie-208 was born about 1952.
Daryl married (MRIN:95) Marcia Kay [--?--]-215.
This individual goes by the nickname "Marcy."
20 F ii. Kim Lee Luttrull-212 was born about 1955.
21 F iii. Tina Marie Luttrull-7 was born about 1957.
Tina married (MRIN:2) [--?--] Cunningham-210.
22 F iv. Debra Louise Luttrull-8 was born about 1958.
Debra married (MRIN:4) Troy Ernst-209.
Debra Luttrull's husband was listed as Troy Ernst on her
mother's obituary. He MAY be Troy Andrew Ernst who was
born about 1968.
23 M v. Charles Harold , Jr. Luttrull-205 was born about 1961.
Charles married (MRIN:92) Robinette S. [--?--]-211. Robinette was born about
1966.
24 F vi. Michel Renea Luttrull-206 was born about 1964.
Michel married (MRIN:93) Paul Lane Harris-213.
25 M vii. Rick Duane Luttrull-207 was born about 1968.
Rick married (MRIN:94) Lisa Ann Tice-214. Lisa was born about 1969.
8. Gerald Ernest Luttrull-48 (Harriett Martha) was born on 13 Sep 1935 in Riverton, Mason,
Michigan.
Gerald married (MRIN:26) Sandra Joy [--?--]-153. Sandra was born on 13 Apr 1943.
They had the following children.
26 M i. Gerald Ernest , Jr. Luttrull-154 was born on 6 Aug 1974.


Ernest Luttrull

MARRIAGE: 1926 - image
Name: Mr Ernest Luttrull
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birth Place: Indiana
License County: Muskegon
Marriage Date: 15 May 1926
Marriage Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Residence Place: Muskegon, Michigan
Father: James D Luttrull
Mother: Ida Buyher
Spouse: Martha Harriet Griffis
County File Number: 17835 1/2
State File Number: 61 208
Source Citation
Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 163; Film Title: 60 Montmorency 340-797; 61 Muskegon 339; Film Description: Montmorency (1937)-Muskegon (1929)
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics.

CENSUS: 1930 US Census
Name: Ernest Luttrell
Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Riverton, Mason, Michigan, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Dwelling Number: 26
Family Number: 26
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at first Marriage: 33
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Ernest Luttrell 37
Hattie M Luttrell 24
Josl D Luttrell 3
Theo C Luttrell 2
Neighbors: View others on page
Source Citation
Year: 1930; Census Place: Riverton, Mason, Michigan; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340745
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.

CENSUS: 1940 US Census
Name: Ernest Luttrell
Age: 47
Estimated birth year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Riverton, Mason, Michigan
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Mason, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Rural, Mason, Michigan
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 2A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 32
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 20.00
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 50
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 50
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Ernest Luttrell 47
Harrett M Luttrell 35
Joseph D Luttrell 13
Theodore C Luttrell 12
Donald R Luttrell 10
Margie R Luttrell 8
Charles H Luttrell 6
Gerald G Luttrell 4
Audrey Luttrell 3
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Riverton, Mason, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01788; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 53-25
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

GRAVE:  image
Ernest Luttrull
Birth: 10 Nov 1892 Augusta, Pike County, Indiana, USA
Death: Apr 1959 (aged 66) Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
Plot: GD-196
Memorial #: 98391300
Family Members
Parents
James David Luttrull                 1859-1946
Ida Bugher Luttrull                 1865-1953
Spouse
Harriett M Griffis Luttrull                 1905-1978
Siblings
Elva Luttrull                 1889-1889
Roy A Luttrull                 1897-1981
Sydney Luttrull                 1902-1962
Hilda Blanche Luttrull Hanson                 1907-1990
Seora Luttrull Blundell Riley                 1911-2001
Children
Joseph D. Luttrull                 1926-2014
Theodore Carl Luttrull                 1928-1998
Daniel R. Luttrull                 1930-1991
Marjorie Ruth Luttrull Shank                 1932-Unknown
Maintained by: Find A Grave (8)
Originally Created by: Laura Plummer Ranville (47069796)
Added: 6 Oct 2012
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98391300
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 December 2019), memorial page for Ernest Luttrull (10 Nov 1892–Apr 1959), Find A Grave Memorial no. 98391300, citing Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) .

ANCESTRY:  Shank Family Tree by Tina Shank
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/85144304/person/38507438514/facts

Ernest Luttrull
BIRTH 10 NOV 1892 • Indiana,United States of America
DEATH 20 APR 1959 • Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Ancestry Sources
View Source
1940 United States Federal Census
Ancestry Family Trees
View Source
Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
View Source
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
View Source
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

Parents
James David Luttrull  1859–1946
Ida Buyher  1865–1953

Spouse & Children
Martha Harriet (Hattie) Griffis  1905–1978
Joseph D Luttrull  1926–2014
Theodore C Luttrull  1928–1998
Beatrice L. Luttrull  1929–1929
Daniel Robert (Big) Luttrull  1930–1991
Private
Private
Private
Private

E-MAIL:
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffrey Carmean
Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2019 10:05 PM
To: John R. Carpenter
Subject: Loretta Luttrull?
Dear John R. Carpenter:
My great great grandfather was Martin L. Blackmer. His twin sister
was Martha L. Blackmer, the wife of William Griffis (1833-1894). They
had a son, William T. Griffis, the husband of Edna Green. They had a
daughter (Harriett M. Griffis) who married Ernest Luttrull.
http://www.carpentercousins.com/wc-584-desc/aqwg671.htm
29117. M. Harriet or Hattie Griffis (William T. Griffis , William
Griffis , Betsey A. Carpenter , Robert , Robert , Christopher , Oliver
, Abiah , William ) was born on 19 Apr 1905 in Custer, Mason, MI. She
died on 9 Jun 1978 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.
I have a question for you regarding: 34152 F iv Loretta Luttrull.
I cannot find any evidence of Loretta Luttrull; however, Ernest and
Harriett (Griffis) Luttrull did have an unnamed daughter who
apparently was born and died on April 21, 1929 in Riverton Township,
Mason County, Michigan.
My question is do you think Loretta Luttrull was the baby that died on
April 21, 1929, or is she a child of Ernest and Hattie (Griffis)
Luttrull that was born some time AFTER the 1940 census?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated. However, I realize that
you may not be privy to all the research on the CarpenterCousins.com
website. Just thought I'd check and see if you had that bit of
information or not
Respectfully,
Jeff Carmean


2297. Thelma Edna Griffis

Marriage Records Mason , Mich.  Book 4, Page 129, Record #116. Thelma Griffis 19, of Hart, Mich.  b. Ludington, Mich. md. John Brennan 26, of Pentwater, Mich. b. Chicago, IL.  His parents:  Thomas Brennan & Catherine Delaney.  Her parents:  Wm. Griffis & Edna Green.  Witnesses: Thomas Brennan of Riverton & Lillian Brennan of Pentwater.  Md. by Grancis Emeryich, Catholic Priest.


John Brennan

Lamont is believed to be in Cook   This has not been validated.


3620. Barbara Jean Brennan

died at Abt. 3 Mo.


2299. Bernard Franklin Griffis

MARRIAGE:
Marriage Records of Oceana , Mich. Book B, Page 123, Record No. 13. Bernard Franklin Griffis 27 of Pentwater, Oceana, Mich. b. Mich. md. Violet Mae Oberlin 21 of Shelby Rt. 3, b. Ind. Parents of the Groom: William T. Griffis & Edna Green.  Parents of the Bride:  John Oberlin & Anna Ketchum.  Witnesses:  Ralph Griffis (may be his brother) of Pentwater & Clara Oberlin of Shelby.  Md. by Wm. E. Buchett, MG. Neither had been previously married.

RESIDENCE:
Moved to Florida according to the 1990 Oceana , Mich. History book.

Update submitted by:
Jeffrey Carmean   jeffrey.carmean@gmail.com
On Friday, January 03, 2020

First Generation
1. Bernard Franklin Griffis-56 was born on 4 Apr 1913 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. He died
on 12 Apr 2003 in Manatee County, Florida. He was buried on 16 Apr 2003 in Manasota Memorial
Park, Bradenton, Florida.
According to the Social Security Death Index, Bernard F. Griffis was
born on April 4, 1913 and died on April 12, 2003 while living in
Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida. The following is his obituary
as it appeared in the SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE on April 15, 2003:
"Bernard F. Griffis, 90, Bradenton, died April 12, 2003.
He was born April 4, 1913, in Muskegon, Mich., and came to Manatee
County in 1957 from Shelby, Mich. He retired as an assistant produce
manager at Publix Market. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Oneco
and Moose Lodge No. 1223 in Bradenton. He was a Methodist.
Survivors include sons Dale B. of Bridgeport, N.Y., and Leslie A.,
Thomas P. and Gordon J., all of Bradenton; a sister, Doris Dunlap of
Shelby; a brother, Charles of Shelby; 17 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, with a service to
follow at 4 p.m., at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Cortez Road Chapel.
Inurnment will be at Manasota Memorial Park, Bradenton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1230 S.
Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239-2601."
Bernard married (MRIN:29) Violet May Oberlin-57 on 16 Mar 1941 in Fremont, Newaygo,
Michigan. Violet was born on 27 Jan 1920 in North Bend, Starke, Indiana. She died on 5 Mar 1986
in Manatee County, Florida. She was buried in Manasota Memorial Park, Bradenton, Florida.
According to the Social Security Death Index, Violet Griffis was born
on January 27, 1920 and died in March 1986 while living in Florida.
According to the Florida Death Index (1980-1989), Violet Griffis was
born on January 27, 1920 and died on March 5, 1986 in Manatee County,
Florida.
They had the following children.
2 M i. Dale Bernard Griffis-58 was born on 24 Oct 1942.
When his father died in 2003, Dale Griffis was living in
Bridgeport, New York. This appears to be located just
inside Madison County on the Madison-Onondaga County line.
Dale married (MRIN:30) Aletha Faith Bennett-158 in Feb 1961 in Manatee
County, Florida.
1 _FA1
2 DATE OCT 1965
2 PLAC Manatee County, Florida
1 _MEND Divorce
Dale also married ( 2:MRIN:31) Laura Mae Green-159 in Nov 1965. Laura was

born on 28 Jan 1939.
3 M ii. Gary Clair Griffis-59 was born on 13 May 1946. He died on 25 Sep 1991.
Gary married (MRIN:32) Necia Dawn Chauvit-156 in Mar 1965 in Manatee
County, Florida.
1 _FA1
2 DATE 5 JUN 1973
2 PLAC Manatee County, Florida
1 _MEND Divorce
Gary also married ( 2:MRIN:33) Jeannie Marie Black-157 on 16 Jul 1979 in
Manatee County, Florida.
4 M iii. Leslie Alan Griffis-60 was born on 6 Mar 1948.
Leslie married (MRIN:34) Michelle Renee Boaman-160 on 25 Jul 1971 in Manatee
County, Florida.
5 M iv. Thomas Paul Griffis-62 was born in 1950.
Thomas married (MRIN:38) Dawn Selina Carney-161 on 15 Jun 1979 in Manatee
County, Florida.
6 M v. Gordon John Griffis-61 was born about 1954.
Gordon married (MRIN:35) Vicki Virginia Gower-164 on 24 Mar 1979 in Manatee
County, Florida.
1 _FA1
2 DATE 21 NOV 1983
2 PLAC Manatee County, Florida
1 _MEND Divorce
Gordon also married ( 2:MRIN:36) Cindy Sue Hudson-163 on 21 Dec 1985 in
Manatee County, Florida.
1 _FA1
2 DATE 5 MAR 1992
2 PLAC Manatee County, Florida
1 _MEND Divorce
Gordon also married ( 3:MRIN:37) Mary Ellen Gifford-162 on 20 Jun 1992 in
Manatee County, Florida.


Violet May Oberlin

Update submitted by:
Jeffrey Carmean   jeffrey.carmean@gmail.com
On Friday, January 03, 2020
According to the Social Security Death Index, Violet Griffis was born on January 27, 1920 and died in March 1986 while living in Florida.  According to the Florida Death Index (1980-1989), Violet Griffis was born on January 27, 1920 and died on March 5, 1986 in Manatee County, Florida.


2301. Charles Leonard Griffis

Information sent from Charles Griffis to this typist in Aug 1994 from Saginaw, Mich.


2302. Ralph William "Clare" Griffis

Obituary 1989 names his grandchildren besides his children, but we do not know which of his children they belong to, therefore we will copy it as in the Obituary. "grandchildren, Terri (Joe), Dave (Linda), Tami (Jerry), Maryanne, Gene, Todd, Mike, Carmen, Chad; 4 great grandchildren;  Joey, Shain, Tasha, & Donnie; 5 brothers and sisters.  Thelma Nelson of Casco, WI, Mrs. Kenneth (Doris) Dunlap of Shelby, MI, Bernard Griffis of Bradenton, FL, Charles (Rita) Griffis of Layton, UT, Ray (Evelyn Griffis of Mears, and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceeded in death by a brother and a sister." (no names were given.)

Update submitted by:
Jeffrey Carmean   jeffrey.carmean@gmail.com
On Friday, January 03, 2020
In his 1989 obituary, it lists Ralph Griffis Sr.'s grandchildren; however, it does not state which of Ralph's children his grandchildren belong to, so this is his grandchildren exactly as listed in his obituary:  "...grandchildren, Terri (Joe), Dave (Linda), Tami (Jerry), Maryanne, Gene, Todd, Mike, Carmen, Chad; 4 great grandchildren; Joey, Shain, Tasha, & Donnie; 5 brothers and sisters.  Thelma Nelson of Casco, WI, Mrs. Kenneth (Doris) Dunlap of Shelby, MI, Bernard Griffis of Bradenton, FL, Charles (Rita) Griffis of Layton, UT, Ray (Evelyn) Griffis of Mears, and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceeded in death by a brother and a sister."


2303. Doris Emma Griffis

Marriage Records Oceana , Mich.  Book B, Page 111, Rec. No. 42, Doris Emma Griffis 20 of Pentwater, Mich. b. Mich. Md. Kenneth Paul Dunlap, 28 of Pentwater, Mich. b. Mich. Married 22 Jul 1939 in Pentwater, Mich.  His parents:  Harry Dunlap & Lena Bonney.  Her parents:  William Griffis & Edna Green.  Witnesses:  Gladys H. Green of Custer & Charles Griffis of Pentwater.  Md. by.  Harold R. Kinney, MG.  lst mg. for both.

Update submitted by:
Jeffrey Carmean   jeffrey.carmean@gmail.com
On Friday, January 03, 2020
First Generation
1. Doris Emma Griffis-36 was born on 23 Aug 1918 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. She died on
18 Jul 2014 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. She was buried in North Weare Cemetery, Pentwater,
Michigan.
The following in the obituary of Doris Emma (Griffis) Dunlap as posted
on findagrave.com:
"Doris, 95, of Hart, Michigan passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. She
was born to William and Edna (Green) Griffis.
She married Kenneth Dunlap on July 21, 1939, in Hart, Michigan; they
were married 60 years before he passed away on January 2, 2000.
Doris is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Curtis of Hart; three
grandsons, Scott (Candice) Curtis of Hart, Bud (Fiancée Evelyn
Thompson) Curtis of Shelby, and Ron (Stacy) Curtis of Walhalla; four
great-grandchildren, Dakota Curtis, Nick Curtis, Georgia Curtis, and
Luke Curtis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Dunlap;
her son, Kenneth Merle Dunlap; her daughter, Ella Litzas; three
brothers; and two sisters.
Cremation has taken place and a private service was held.
The family requests that any memorials be directed to American Cancer
Society, Grand Rapids, MI.
King Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements."
Doris married (MRIN:23) Kenneth Paul Dunlap-37 on 21 Jul 1939 in Pentwater, Oceana,
Michigan. Kenneth was born on 18 Aug 1910 in Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan. He died on 2 Jan
2000 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. He was buried in North Weare Cemetery, Pentwater, Michigan.
According to the Social Security Death Index, Kenneth Dunlap was born
on August 18, 1910 and died on January 2, 2000, while living in Hart
in Oceana County, Michigan. His Social Security Number [373-07-6739]
was issued in Michigan.
They had the following children.
2 F i. Ella Lou Dunlap-71 was born on 21 Feb 1940 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.
She died on 3 Nov 2013 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. She was buried on 9 Nov 2013
in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, New Jersey.
The following is the obituary of Ella Lou (Dunlap) Litzas
as posted online by Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service of
Hart, Michigan:
"Ella Lou Litzas
February 21, 1940 - November 03, 2013
Ella L. Litzas (nee Dunlap), age 73 died on November 3,
2013 in Hart, Michigan where she lived for the past 13
years. She formerly lived in Pitman, New Jersey, from 1972
until 2000.
She was the wife of the late Francis J. Survived by her
children David Litzas, Pam (Thomas) Barski, mother Doris
Dunlap, sister Bonnie Curtis, grandchildren David Litzas

Jr., Morgan Litzas, Amanda Messina and step-grandchildren
Preston and Austin Barski. Friends may greet the family on
Saturday 8:30-9:30am in the Kelley Funeral Home, 125
Pitman Ave, Pitman, NJ. Funeral service will be at 9:30am.
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.
Memories may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com."
Ella married (MRIN:44) Francis J. Litzas-72 on 22 Feb 1963 in Linden, Union,
New Jersey. Francis was born about 1923. He died on 28 Jun 2000 in New Jersey.
The following is the obituary of Francis J. Litzas as
published in the COURIER-POST on June 30, 2000:
"Francis J. (Frank) on June 28 2000 of Pitman NJ. Age 76
years.Husband of Ella L. (nee Dunlap). Also survived by 1
son David J. Sr. and Maria M. 1 daughter Pamela A. Messina
and Frank J. 2 brothers George and Michael and 3
grandchildren Morgan B. and David J. Litzas Jr. and Amanda
M. Messina. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at
10AM in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Pitman Ave. Pitman
NJ. Where friends may call Sunday eve after 7PM and Monday
after 8:30AM at the KELLEYFUNERAL HOME 125 Pitman Ave.
Pitman NJ 08071. Those desiring may make a contribution to
the donor's choice. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery N.
Arlington NJ."
+ 3 M ii. Kenneth Merle Dunlap-73 was born on 31 Jul 1942. He died on 8 Sep 2013.
+ 4 F iii. Bonnie Dunlap-75 was born on 15 Dec 1947.
Second Generation
3. Kenneth Merle Dunlap-73 (Doris Emma) was born on 31 Jul 1942 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan. He
died on 8 Sep 2013 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan.
The following is the obituary of Kenneth Merle Dunlap as posted online
at findagrave.com:
`"Kenneth, 71, of Hart, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was
born to Kenneth and Doris (Griffis) Dunlap.
Bud was a card dealer and pit boss at Caesar's Casino in Atlantic
City, New Jersey and then owned the Ruby Creek Tavern. He was a
'people person', well thought of wherever he was in life and always
available to help anyone in need.
Kenneth is survived by his mother, Doris Emma Dunlap; two daughters,
Toni (John) Smith of Hesperia and Shannon (Ron) Monroe of Ferry; three
granddaughters, Kendra, Josie, and Shy; two sisters, Ella Litzas and
Bonnie Curtis, both of Hart; three nephews, Ron (Stacy) Curtis,
William Thomas "Bud" (Fiancée Evelyn Thompson) Curtis, and Scott Allen
(Candice) Curtis; four great-nieces and nephews, Luke, Nick, Georgia,
and Dakota; and his life-long companion, Sandra Dunlap of Ferry.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Paul Dunlap in 2000.
According to Mr. Dunlap's wishes, cremation has taken place and there
was no service."

Kenneth married (MRIN:45) Sandra [--?--]-74 on 10 Sep 1988 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan.
They had the following children.
5 F i. Toni Dunlap-186.
Toni married (MRIN:87) John Smith-188.
6 F ii. Shannon Dunlap-187.
Shannon married (MRIN:88) Ronald Monroe-189.
4. Bonnie Dunlap-75 (Doris Emma) was born on 15 Dec 1947 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan.
Bonnie married (MRIN:46) [--?--] Curtis-180.
They had the following children.
7 M i. Scott Allen Curtis-183.
8 M ii. William Thomas Curtis-184.
William Thomas Curtis goes by the nickname, "Bud."
9 M iii. Ronald Curtis-185.


2304. Raymond Arnold Griffis

Obituray : ".   .  . son of William and Edna Green Griffis.  He married Evelyn Cluchey June 2, 1944 in Reno, Nev.  . . .Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Griffis of Mears; three sons; Rayond M. Griffis of Caro, Curtis R. Griffis of Hart and Robert Griffis of Nunica; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Bernard Griffis of Florida and Charles Griffis of Utah; and two sisters, Thelma Nelson of Wisconsin and Doris Dunlap of Shelby."  He was age 72.

Death Record Mason  Mich. Book 26, Page 16, Record No. 050  9845 1992.  Raymond Arnold Griffis male, d. 23 Jan 1992 in Ludington, Mason, Mich age 72.  Residence of deceased, Mears, Oceana, Mich.  Wife Evelyn Cluchey.  B. 10 Nov 1919, Place:______, Father William Griffis  Mother: Edna Green.  Buried 24 Jan 1992 in North Weare Cem.  Informant:  Robert Griffis, Nunica, Mich 49448.

North Weare Cem., Oceana  Mich.  Block 7, Lot 41. Raymond A. Griffis, 10 Nov 1919 - 23 Jan 1992, Veteran.  Evelyn J.  5 June 1920-_____. This grave is behind the pump house toward the back of the Cem., in the center.

Evelyn J. gave us some very appreciated information of Thomas' birth and death dates which we did not have.  Also other data.  She came to Etta Lenz on 10 April 1994 and allowed us to copy the information.

Update submitted by:
Jeffrey Carmean   jeffrey.carmean@gmail.com
On Friday, January 03, 2020
First Generation
1. Raymond Arnold Griffis-38 was born on 10 Nov 1919 in Fruitport, Muskegon, Michigan. He died
on 23 Jan 1992 in Ludington, Mason, Michigan. He was buried on 24 Jan 1992 in North Weare
Cemetery, Pentwater, Michigan.
The Social Security Death Index states Raymond was born November 10,
1918. His death certificate states that he lived in Golden, but died
in Ludington.
Raymond married (MRIN:24) Evelyn June Cluchey-39 on 2 Jun 1944 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada.
Evelyn was born on 5 Jun 1920 in Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan. She died on 5 Dec 1995 in
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. She was buried in North Weare Cemetery, Pentwater, Michigan.
They had the following children.
+ 2 M i. Raymond Michael Griffis-76 was born on 21 Mar 1945.
+ 3 M ii. Curtis Lon Griffis-79 was born on 16 Jul 1948.
4 F iii. Pamela Kay Griffis-82 was born in BET 1949 AND 1950 in Michigan. She died in
BET 1949 AND 1950 in Michigan. She was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery,
Muskegon, Michigan.
Pamela Sue Griffis was stillborn.
+ 5 M iv. Robert Lee Griffis-83 was born on 1 Jun 1951.
6 F v. Edna Marie Griffis-85 was born about 1953 in probably Flint, Genesee, Michigan.
She died about 1953 in probably Flint, Genesee, Michigan. She was buried in Sunset
Hills Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.
Edna Marie Griffis was stillborn.

Second Generation
2. Raymond Michael Griffis-76 (Raymond Arnold) was born on 21 Mar 1945 in Muskegon,
Muskegon, Michigan.
Raymond married (MRIN:47) Marilyn Rae Clark-77 in Custer, Mason, Michigan.
1 _MEND Divorce
Raymond and Marilyn had the following children.
7 M i. Dennis Griffis-86.
8 M ii. Timothy John Griffis-87.
Raymond also married ( 2:MRIN:48) Gayle Rae Jenson-78 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland.
1 _MEND Divorce

Raymond and Gayle had the following children.
9 M iii. Raymond Charles Griffis-88.
10 M iv. Michael Aaron Griffis-89.
3. Curtis Lon Griffis-79 (Raymond Arnold) was born on 16 Jul 1948 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan.
Curtis married (MRIN:49) Kimberly Sue Amstutz-80.
Curtis also married ( 2:MRIN:50) Patricia Stanfield-81 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan.
They had the following children.
11 F i. Kim Griffis-90.
12 M ii. Paul Griffis-91.
13 M iii. Cory Griffis-92.
14 M iv. Curtis Griffis-93.
5. Robert Lee Griffis-83 (Raymond Arnold) was born on 1 Jun 1951 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.
Robert married (MRIN:51) Donna Jean Whipple-84 in Golden, Oceana, Michigan.
They had the following children.
15 M i. Robert Lewis Griffis-94 was born on 4 Aug 1978.


Evelyn June Cluchey

Evelyn was at Etta Griffis Lentz' home on 10 Apr 1994 and shared information with us.  This was appreciated. (Personal visit with many relatives that same day.)

Telephone calls also gave additional information. (May 30, 1994).  She is living in Ludington, Mich. at the present time.


2306. James Venn Dempsey

Birth Record, County of Jackson, Mich.  (Poor copy, but validates dates.)

Marriage recorded at Mason, Mich. (married in Lansing, Mich. from announcement).

Of Troy, Mich. in mother's obituary in 1963.

Death Certificate from Oakland County, Mich. Certificate #106053, James Venn Dempsey, Male, d. 28 Mar 1971 in Royal Oak, Oakland, Mich., Automotive Engineer by profession.  Father Simmie Dempsey, Mother: Alma Griffith (Should be Griffis).  buried 1 Apr 1971 in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Mich.