Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Jenks, Erastus S. 1900
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The Belding Banner, Thursday, October 4, 1900

Passed to a higher life, Erastus S. Jenks, aged 86 years, 2 months and 15 
days.  The burial services were held at the home of his son, Elmer Jenks, 
where this aged father has lived for some time, Rev. J. E. Platte 
officiating.  As long as health permitted he was a constant attendant at 
Ashley church.  In the early pioneer history of this vicinity, the deceased 
settled on the town line of Grattan and Otisco and all of theses years of 
living amongst us, he has lived to truly serve God, and do good to those 
around him, ever zealous to do the Master’s work.  A large circle of relatives 
and friends gathered with his mourning family, Oct. 1st, Rev. Platte 
selecting, First Epistle of John, 3d chapter and 2nd verse, as a text for the 
Masterly discourse, which must be a benefit to all present.  Burial at Ashley 
cemetery by the side of his wife and those of his family gone before.

Among the many Otisco friends attending the funeral services held 
for “Grandpa” E. S. Jenks, was Frank R. Chase, of Smyrna, many old friends 
shaking hands with him in memory of other days.


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