Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hale, Mary E. (Hamler) 1906
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Lyons Herald, 18 Jan 1906

Mary E. Hale, widow of Jonathan Hale, died at her home in Lyons on Friday 
night, January 12, 1906, aged 66 years, 3 months and 26 days.  About a year ago 
she suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time she has been tenderly 
cared for by her loved ones.  The cause of her death is given as oedema of the 
lungs.

Mary E. Hamler was born in New Jersey September 16, 1839, and in September, 
1855, was married to Jonathan Hale, with whom she lived until his death in 
June, 1901.  In 1861 she removed to Rochester, Michigan, and in 1867 took up 
her residence in Lyons, living here continuously to the time of her death.  She 
was universally loved and her many acts of kindness are cherished in the hearts 
of the people.  Her’s was a life of willing service for the good of others.  
She was always devoted to her home and its ties were ever nearer her heart.  
Three sons survive, Elmer B. and Lewis H., sole proprietors of the successful 
business of Jonathan Hale & Sons, and Frank H., vice president and manager of 
the Pontiac Savings Bank.

The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large 
circle of friends.  The singing was furnished by Miss Boyden, Mrs. Geo. 
Steadman, W. R. Grant and John Henderson with Mrs. Henderson as accompanist.  
The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  C. E. Jameson of Grace Episcopal 
Church conducted the service in an impressive manner, concluding his excellent 
sermon with the following poem: 

“Beyond the hoping and the fear.  The smiling and the weeping,  The angel music 
fills her ear,  While Mother dear lies sleeping.

Till He the graveclothes shall unwind  From those their silence keeping.  The 
Lord of Life will have in mind Where Mother dear lies sleeping.

The gentle breezes softly blow  Where angels watch are keeping; The voices now 
are hushed and low; For Mother dear lies sleeping.

The fitful turn of mortal life, It’s sowing and its’ reaping.  For her are now 
the conquered strife; And Mother dear lies sleeping.”

The pall-bearers were J. F. Baker, W. C. Hawley, H. A. Ranger and E. N. 
Thayer.  Interment in Lyons cemetery.


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