Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hansbarger, Harley J. September 2, 1944
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Lake Odessa Wave-Times  September 7, 1944

HARLEY HANSBARGER DIED SATURDAY A.M.

After several years of failing health, Harley J. Hansbarger died suddenly at his 
home here Saturday morning. Although his passing was a shock to his family, it 
was as he had previously expressed a desire for it to be.

The funeral was held at the Central Methodist church Monday afternoon and was 
largely attended The pastor, the Rev. Myron I.Hoyt, officiated and the Rev. and 
Mrs.Donald J.Holbrook furnished the music. Interment was made in Lakeside 
cemetery.

Among those from out of town who were in attendance at the funereal were Mr and 
Mrs Melvin Chapin and Mr and Mrs Warren Rogers of Portland. Mr and Mrs Charles 
Gregg and Mrs Grace Ackerson of Sunfield. James Shaw of Grand Ledge, Mr and 
Mrs.Joseph A.Hansbarger of Ionia, Plennie Hansbarger of Woodland, Mrs.Leia Logan 
of Detroit and a very large number of more distant relatives.
                         
                        OBITUARY OF HARLEY HANSBARGER
Harley J. Hansbarger, second son of Jerry and Samantha Hansbarger, was born in 
Tiffin Ohio, on March 28,1877, and passed away at Lake Odessa on September 2, 
1944, at the age of 67 years, five months and four days. He came to Lake Odessa 
with his parents at the age of five years. At the age of 24 he married Miss 
Jennie Shaw of Lake Odessa. To this union 10 children were born, Murray in Lake 
Odessa, Mrs Ethel David in Woodland, Harold in Detroit, Mrs. Audrey Barker in 
Grand Ledge, Mrs.Violet Tabatto at Grand Ledge, Mrs Gavin Burrows in Ionia, 
Harley K. Jr. at Ypsilanti, and Mrs Jennie Tasker in Grand Ledge, Bruce and 
Vinton preceded him in death in infancy.

He was a kind loving husband and father, ever ready and willing to help others 
in time of need. His kindness to others won love in the hearts fo all who knew 
him. He was a member of the local Odd fellow Lodge for over 30 years.

He leaves to mourn their loss, a loving and devoted wife and eight children, 11 
grandchildren and four brothers, William in Lake Odessa, Plennie at Woodland 
Joseph,  Arthur at Ionia, Nelson in Lake Odessa, and a host of other relatives 
and friends who will long cherish his memory.

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Lakeside Cem.#5-553-2

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