Obituary for Jenette Fishell, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan

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Grand Ledge Independent-May 11, 1923
Mrs. Jenette Fishell
Mrs. Jenette Fishell, a pioneer of this section, died at her home east of
Grand Ledge, Monday morning, May 7, aged 88 years, 6 months and 23 days.
The funeral was held on Wednesday in the Seventh Day Adventist church, Grand
Ledge, with Elder S.T. Shadel of Grand Rapids, officiating.  Interment was by
the side of her husband in Oakwood.
An obituary will be printed next week.

Grand Ledge Independent-May 18, 1923
Mrs. John Fishell
Jenette Anderson was born in Ohio Nov. 30, 1835.  At an early age she moved
with her parents to Delhi, Mich., where she was married to John Fishell of
that place in 1853.
Mr. and Mrs. Fishell were farmers for some time in Delhi Center (now Holt),
finally selling their property and moving to their new home two miles east of
Grand Ledge, where Mr. Fishell died about 23 years ago.  She has since lived
in the family of her son Martin continuously till last fall when she went to
the home of her son Andrew in East LeRoy, near Battle Creek, to spend the
winter visiting in the family, returning to her home about two weeks ago.
Mrs. Fishell was a true pioneer and knew the hardships incident to the life of
those stalwart men and women who made it possible for the rising generation to
enjoy the works of their hands, by putting their hands to the taks of hewing
out of those wild conditions the many beautiful homes which now adorn our
lovely landscape.  To those hardy pioneers we owe much more than it is
possible to give.
About three years ago Mrs. Fishell fell and inured her hip from which she
never fully recovered.  She had since been more of less dependent on others,
which was mortifying, as she was of an ambitious turn of mind always wishing
to busy herself with helpfulness to others.
She was of a sunny and winsome disposition, always looking upon the bright
side and dispensing courage and good cheer.  She loved home and thought much
of her family, esteeming their needs above her own.
Over, 65 years ago she with her husband became converted to the faith of the
Seventh Day Adventisits and never could it be said that she belied her faith.
To her five sons were born, Frank, Merritt, Melvin, Martin and Andrew.  All
survive her except Merritt and Melvin who died many years ago.  She is also
survived by one sister, 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.





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