Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dexter, John C. 1881
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The Evart Review
Friday, February 25, 1881 

It is our painful duty to-day to announce the death of Mrs. Eliza Dexter, who
closed her eyes on the things of earth on Wednesday morning about 6 o'clock.
Mrs. Dexter was a very estimable lady, and will be remembered as the consort of
the late John C. Dexter, who preceded his wife on his journey to the "mysterious
realms of shade" only about one short year. Mrs. Dexter came to Evart from Ionia
in 1873, and was, in consequence, one of our oldest citizens. She died at the
advanced age of sixty-one years, highly esteemed, beloved and respected by all
who were blessed with her acquaintance. The funeral services were held at the
late residence, Rev. Crittenden officiating, on Thursday a.m. at 10 o'clock,
being placed on board the noon train for Ionia, where they will be interred.
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The Evart Review
Friday, March 4, 1881
Memorial.

Again have we been called to mourn the loss of a faithful friend of temperance.
There's not one of our union but feels that in the death of Mrs. Dexter, we have
lost a friend whose place will be hard to fill. Her faithful work with the
children was a source of pleasure to her, and a profit to them. Few of our
circle had made so thorough a study of alcohol and its workings on the human
system; and her thorough understanding of the evils arising from its use, made
her a safe guide to the young. Let us hope and pray, that the seed sown by her
hand may yield a plentiful harvest.
W. C. T. U.
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The Ionia Standard
Thursday, March 3, 1881
Mrs. John C. Dexter.

We barely spoke last week of the death of Mrs. Dexter, so well known to the
citizens of Ionia. She was the sister of Osmond Tower, and was the second wife
of John C. Dexter, whose father, Samuel Dexter, founded Ionia. Mrs. Dexter had
no children. During her residence here, she was always known as a woman of rare
enterprise and business ability. Before her marrige she was employed as a
teacher for many years. At one time she had a select school over the store now
occupied by Godfrey Gundrum. Educational interests were always foremost in her
mind. In 1873, the family moved to Evart and she lived there until her death.
The Evart Review says: It is our painful duty to-day to announce the death of
Mrs. Louisa Dexter, who closed her eyes on the things of earth on Wednesday
morning about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Dexter was a very estimable lady, and will be
remembered as the consort of the late John C. Dexter, who preceded his wife on
his journey to the "pale realms of shade" only about one short year. Mrs. Dexter
came to Evart from Ionia in 1873, and was, in consequence, one of our oldest
citizens. She died at the advanced age of 61 years, highly esteemed, beloved and
respected by all who were blessed with her acquaintance.

Her remains were brought to Ionia for burial and the sad procession moved to the
cemetery amid a blinding storm. As the funeral services had been held at Evart,
there were no services here.

With Mrs. Dexter's death, the last of John C. Dexter's family passes from earth.
Their fate has been as extraordinary as it has been sad. Mr. Dexter had buried
seven children when he left Ionia for Evart, and Theodore and Hattie alone were
left. The first of these married a young woman of unusual attractions. Her
married life was brief, living but a few short years after her marriage. Close
upon the removal of the family to Evart news came of the death of Theodore.
Early last summer another chapter was added to the family's sad history by the
decease of "Hattie," who had but a short time before donned her bridal robes. In
six weeks the father died and all Ionia shuddered at the news. Last week the
last touches were made to this melancholy picture and the busy stream of life
passes over the memory of the last of the family of John C. Dexter. Let their
many friends drop a passing tear in rememberance of their many noble deeds.


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