Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hillabrandt, Le Grand April 11, 1939
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Ionia County News - Thursday, April 20, 1939

Le Grand Hillabrant was born in Johnston, N.Y., June 22, 1856 and was the 
oldest of nine children, four of whom survive. Mrs. William Duesler, Mrs. Anna 
L. Wert, Mrs. Charles Buchholtz and Miss Katharine Hillabrandt, all of 
Johnston, N.Y.

When about 17 years old he went to Gloversville, N.Y. where he managed a store 
until coming to Michigan in April, 1888. However, this was not the first time 
he had been in Michigan for on September 24, 1884 he was married to Miss Minnie 
C. Corey in North Plains township and they had returned to New York state for a 
period of three and one-half years before coming to Michigan to live 
permanently. 

In the spring of 1888 they moved to the present homestead where he has since 
resided. Eleven children were born to this union; Bessie, Iva, Janette, 
Clement, Margaret, Marion, Fanchon, June, Hermene, Keith and Kenneth, all of 
whom survive with the exception of Fanchon who died in infancy. Mrs. 
Hillabrandt died April 19, 1914, 25 years before her husband, lacking eight 
days.

Mr. Hillabrandt was active in community affairs, interested in politics, for 
about 25 years moderator of the school district, a member of the Methodist 
Episcopal church of Hubbardston to which church he brought his letter from the 
Presbyterian church of Gloversville, and a member of the Tuscan Lodge, No. 178, 
F & A. M. He was quiet and reserved, appreciated humor, looked on the sunny 
side of life, was a good neighbor and highly respected by all who knew him. 
Since last August he has been bed-ridden and through the days and nights of 
suffering has been very patient with those who gave him much of loving care.

He died Tuesday morning, April 11, 1939, at the age of 82 years, nine months 
and 17 days. He is survived by the four sisters, ten children, Mrs. Bert 
Stedman, of Ronald Township, Mrs. William Rogers, Mrs. Harley Middlebrook, 
Keith and Kenneth of Hubbardston, Clement Hildebrandt of Saginaw, Mrs. Harley 
Greenmyre, at Avon Park, Fla., Mrs. Franklyn Morgan, Mrs. Rolla Hotz and Miss 
Hermene Hillabrandt of Detroit; 18 grandchildren, for great grandchildren and 
many friends though most of his old associates have preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at the home Thursday, April 13. Rev. John W. 
Broxholm officiated, and burial was in the East Plains cemetery.

Additional Comments:
Age: 82
Services: Thursday, 13 April 1939
East Plains cemetery 

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