Berrien County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sparks, Phoebe (Snyder) October 16, 1906
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Buchanan Record, Thurs. Oct. 19 1906, page 1
Miss Phoebe Snyder was born in Berrien township, in what is known as "the bend
of the river," November 22, 1843, and died at Buchanan, of the dread decease
[sic], cancer, October 16, 1906 aged 62 years, 10 months and 24 days. She was
united in marriage to Newton Sparks, February 18, 1868.  In 1877 they left
Michigan for the west and made their home in Sioux City, Iowa, where they
resided until one year ago when they returned to Buchanan on account of the
illness of her husband.  Mr. Sparks died last December since which she has
gradually been getting worse until finally the end came.  She was a patient
sufferer and longed to be at rest.  Her life was marked by many deeds of
kindness to the sick and suffering on account of which was has a large company
of friends. She fell asleep in Jesus resting in the Gospel hope.  During her
last illness she had the tender watch care of a loved and loving sister and
other relatives.

     Funeral services were conducted from her late home Thursday, October 18,
1906, at 11 o'clock, Elder Chas. A. Shook officiating, after which she was laid
to rest in the Long Lake cemetery.

Additional Comments:
Wife of Newton Sparks
Daughter of Phebe (Maddren)and John Charles Snyder

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