Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Arnold, Edwin  1911
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The Ionia Standard, Friday, December 22, 1911
Edwin L. Arnold sank into his final slumber at 8:00 o’clock on Saturday 
afternoon, after an illness of less than a week from valvular heart trouble, 
superinduced by a grippe cold combined with the shock incident to the tragic 
death of his sister.  He had long suffered from a weak heart, the same 
functional ailment which claimed his brother Walter some year ago.

Deceased was the second eldest of a family of four children, two sons and two 
daughters, of the pioneer family of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Arnold.  He was 
approaching his 51st year, was born in Ionia, and had resided here much the 
greater part of his life.  The few years which were not spent in Ionia were 
spent on the farm in Keene township and after that in the agricultural 
implement business in Saranac, whence he returned to Ionia some six years ago, 
and in company with his cousin Fred Arnold, purchased Ionia’s original laundry 
business—the Ionia City laundry, which has since been successfully conducted 
by them, the partnership existing at the time of the death of Edwin.

The announcement of the death, which came so suddenly to the ears of the many 
friends of the family, and at a time when even his illness was unknown save to 
but an intimate few, was a distinct shock following as it did, the tragic 
death of his sister Emma in Chicago, on Friday, Nov. 24 last, and the death of 
his venerable mother in May of this year, the third death, therefore, within 
the brief space of eight months.

Mr. Arnold was twice married, the first helpmeet being Mrs. Mattie Dexter-
Stebbins, and the surviving widow being Miss Nellie Densmore.  Three children, 
all daughters, also survive; Miss Mattie, by first marriage, and Louella and 
Julia Meta.

Deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in the 
blue lodge and the chapter, and the burial will be under the auspices of the 
Masonic fraternity, at 2 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, with interment in the family 
lot in Oak Hill cemetery.  He held membership also in the Modern Woodmen 
fraternity.

Faithful to the family characteristic, he was also a consistent attendant upon 
church worship, holding membership here with the Disciples.  

The funeral of Edwin I. Arnold was attended at the late home on East 
Washington street Tuesday p.m. under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity.  
Rev. G. W. Moore preached the discourse, and he was assisted in the religious 
portion of the service by Rev. E. E. Branch.  The singing was by Mrs. W. L. 
Peek and Dr. L. W. Yates.  The carriers were chosen from among the brother 
masons, as follows:  H. A. Rich, Henry F. Voelker, Dr. F. Lindley Hoag, Edward 
S. Nowland, and L. L. Winslow, former partner of deceased at Saranac.  The 
fraternity accompanied the remains to the graveside where the ritual service 
was carried out.

Subsequent Publication:  Friday, December 29, 1911

Resolutions—Edwin I. Arnold

Whereas, The Almighty, in His infinite wisdom has called from our membership 
Sir Knight Edwin I. Arnold, a loving husband and father, and a faithful, 
active and earnest worker in the local Tent, where his cheerful association 
and interest in the Order endeared him to all; therefore be it

Resolved, That the members of Wabasis Tent No. 144, K.O.T.M.M., regret 
extremely his untimely demise, and the loss to his many friends; and be it 
further

Resolved, That we extend to his family our sympathy and consolation in their 
great loss, and recommend that the charter of the Tent be draped in mourning 
for a period of thirty days, an that these resolutions be published in the 
city papers as a fitting testimonial of the fraternal regard in which he was 
held by his brothers of the Wabasis Tent.

E. A. Murphy
J. R. Walker
F. D. Curtis

Committee


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