Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cross, Allen Jay 2002
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Portland Review & Observer, 2 Jun 2002

Allen Jay Cross, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 26.

He was born on September 30, 1908 in Sebewa the son of Leonard and Della (Aves) 
Cross.  Allen was a farmer all his life.  He also worked for several years at 
Mitchell Bentley in Ionia.  Allen lived his entire life on the family 
centennial farm in Sebewa Township.  He was a member of the LeValley United 
Methodist Church and a life member of the Farm Bureau.  He married Leah Lillian 
Beland on April 15, 1930.  They recently celebrated their 72nd wedding 
anniversary.

He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Jerilou Cross; brothers, Ray, 
Howard, and Ralph Cross; sister, Reva Clark.

Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Leah Cross; sons Robert (Judy) Cross, Dean 
(Maureen) Cross, Donald Cross, and Kendall Cross; daughter, Elaine (Don) Nash; 
14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; also 
survived by several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with 
numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted by the Rev. David L. Flagel, Pastor May 29 at the 
LeValley United Methodist Church, Ionia with graveside services following at 
East Sebewa Cemetery.  Arrangements were handled by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral 
Home, Portland.  Contributions may be made to the Heartland Health Care Center 
of Ionia.


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