Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bowen, Oren January 28, 1926
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Tuesday, February 2, 1926
Oren Bowen, age 79 years, a well known resident of this vicinity, passed away 
Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Belle Duff of Six Lakes.  The 
remains were brought here Saturday by W. L. Densmore, local undertaker, and 
the funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of 
his son, A. J. Bowen.  Rev. W. L. Halladay officiated, and Mrs. G. M. Gamsby 
and Miss Rachel Mercer furnished the music.  

Mr. Bowen was born June 23, 1847 in Keene township, where he has lived since 
as a farmer until failing health compelled him to make his home with the 
children.  In 1871 he was married to Ophelia Beckwith, who passed away in 
December 1918.  Eight children were born to this union, Belle, George, May, A. 
J., Elmer, Verne, Floyd, and Howard.  

Interment was in Saranac cemetery.  Relatives from out of town to attend the 
services were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duff, of Six Lakes, Mr. and Mrs. Elias 
Sayles, of Edmore, Verne Bowen of Detroit; Mrs. and Mrs. F. C. Herrick of 
Flint, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bowen of Grand Rapids.


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