Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kauffman, Estella A. (Mesecar) June 12, 2002
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Hastings Reminder - Tuesday, June 18, 2002

Clarksville- Estella A. Kauffman, 86, of Clarksville, went to be with her 
Lord on Wednesday evening, June 12, 2002.

Stella was born in Ionia County on Aug. 23, 1915 to Bert and Mildred 
(Phillips) Mesecar.

She attended Clarksville Schools and was married to Roy Kauffman on Aug. 4, 
1934. 

She and her husband farmed in the Clarksville area for many years. Stella 
was a hard working homemaker. She was fond of birds, gardening, and music.

Her children admired her cooking and home decorating skills. Everyone was 
amazed at her ability to prepare large meals for family gatherings and farm 
workers.

Stella had attended Clarksville Bible Church for many years. 

She is survived by her children, Roger (Betty) Kauffman, Robert (Rosemary) 
Kauffman, Leahbelle (Don) Stuart, Barbara (Mickey) Criscione, Duane 
(Sharlene) Kauffman, Ruth Ann Allen, and Julie (Jim) Benschoter; 25 
grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; four great,great grandchildren; five 
brothers; four sisters and many other loving relatives and friends.

Stella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, David 
Kauffman; her son-in-law, Bill Allen; her grandchildren, Danny and Kale 
Kauffman, Jeffrey Allen and Tom Criscione; ;and one bother and one sister.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 17, 2002 at the Clarksville Bible 
Church. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Gideon's, Ionia Area Hospice or 
Barry Community Hospice. 

Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 

Additional Comments:
Age: 86
Funeral: Monday, 17 June 2002
Clarksville cemetery 

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