Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Beckhold, Henry March 25, 1907
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Lake Odessa Times - April 4, 1907

WAS OLD RESIDENT OF ODESSA

Henry Beckhold, for 25 years a resident of Odessa died at his home in 
Baden,Ont., on Monday, March 25, after an illness of several months from the 
effects of blood poisoning caused by a fever sore on one of his limbs. His 
daughter, Mrs.Henry Doerr of tis place and is son, Aaron, also oaf this place 
were at his bedside when the end came.
 
Mr.Beckhold was born in Germany, 75 years ago and when 17 years of age removed 
to Canada. He afterward came to Michigan, settling in Campbell and 27 years ago 
he settled in Odessa, on the farm now occupied by Aaron Beckhold.

Fifty years ago he was married to Elizabeth Grody and to them were born three 
children, all of whom survive him-Mrs.Henry Doerr, Aaron Beckhold of this place 
and Jacob of Ionia.

Mrs.Beckhold died 13 years ago and three years ago he was married to Elizabeth 
Stickler, who survived him.

Mr.Beckhold was a man of sterling character, and one who was most highly 
respected in the community where the great part of his life was spent, and his 
departure from earth is regretted by those who have known him so well.

Aside from Mrs.Doerr and Mr. Beckhold, Mrs.Stephen Yoder of this place and 
Mrs.W.M.Walker, a granddaughter of the deceased of Lowell, attended the funeral.


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