Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Conklin, Kit Carson July 19, 1936
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Ionia Daily Sentinel-Standard - Thursday, July 23, 1936

KIT CARSON CONKLIN
Funeral services were held from the Vickeryville church Tuesday July 21 at 2 
o'clock for Kit Carson Conklin, 57, whose death occurred July 19 after a two 
years illness with heart disease. Rev. John Cornelius of Lakeview, a former 
pastor officiated assisted by Rev. Robert Bennett, Sheridan, the present pastor 
The music was by Mrs. Ronald Banton of Muir, and Mrs. Lawrence Pitcher with 
Mrs. Earl Roth accompanying. Interment was at Vickeryville cemetery which was 
at one time a part of the old Conklin homestead. Bearers were from the younger 
friends, Richard Carter, Harold Long, John Lamb, Keith Wolverton, Donald Heacox 
and Irwin Clark.

Surviving Mr. Conklin are the widow, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Miller of 
Stanton, Mrs. Guy Weeks of Edmore and Mrs. G.H. Williams of Bay City; two 
brothers, Don of San Francisco and Roscoe of Stanton, and Tiovo Conklin who had 
lived at the Conklin home since he was a small boy and was regarded as a son. A 
sister, Mrs. Verne Phillips died June 16.

Mr. Conklin was one of ten children of Egbert S. and Mary A. Conklin, and was 
born August 12, 1878 in Bushnell township. He was known as a good conscientious 
neighbor and friend always ready with a cheering word and helping hand for 
anyone in need of advice or assistance. Even when he suffered intense pain he 
was ready with a smile and a joke. 

Additional Comments:
Funeral: Tuesday 21 July 1936
Vickreyville cemetery

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