Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Irish, Laura 1923
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 15 Feb 1923

Oldest Member Presbyterian Church Dead

Miss Laura Irish, Aged 88, Had Been Resident of Ionia Practically All Her Life; 
Funeral Saturday.

Miss Laura Irish, the oldest member of the Presbyterian church, passed away at 
the family home, 222 East Main street, at 4 o’clock this morning after an 
illness lasting about four weeks.  Miss Irish would have been 88 years of age 
next June.

Miss Irish was born in Burlington, Vt., and came to Michigan when very young 
and she has lived in Ionia county practically all her life, being numbered 
among the early settlers of the county.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
David Irish, and had continued to live at the old home since the death of her 
parents.

She is survived by a brother, Ed L. Irish, of Bay View, and a brother-in-law, 
C. C. Eyster.  She was an aunt of Mrs. Bessie Johnson, Miss Kate Mills, Edward 
Mills, and Henry D. Irish.  Miss Irish was a great-aunt of Miss Ruth Johnson.

Miss Irish was one of the most patient sufferers.  She was loved by young 
people and always took a great interest in their activities.

The funeral will be held from the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  
Rev. W. K. Spencer will officiate and will be assisted by Rev. Joseph H. 
Green.  Burial will take place in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery.


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