Margaret Leah Kirby's obituary, Harrison, Clare County, Michigan Copyright © 2000 by Alice Eaton. This copy contributed for use in the MIGenWeb Archives. MIGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed MIGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the MIGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. _____________________________________________________________________ Margaret Leah Kirby, age 84, of Harrison, formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday, September 20, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Kirby was born February 2, 1915, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Mabel (Hayes) Gochenour. Margaret had resided in Harrison since 1977, moving from Jackson. Mrs. Kirby was united in marriage to Marshall Kirby on March 2, 1935, in Jackson. Margaret was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison. Surviving are her husband, Marshall of Harrison; one son, Marvin Kirby and wife Rosemarie of Jackson; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at ll:00 am from the First Baptist Church of Harrison with Rev. John Warren officiating. Interment was n the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson. Memorial contributions may be considered to the First Baptist Church, Harrison. Arrangements were entrusted to Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.