Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Riker, Malissa (Brink) April 14, 1906
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Belding News - Thurs. April 19, 1906


Another Pioneer Called

Mrs. John Riker, one of the pioneers of this section died at her home in the 
First ward, last Saturday afternoon, after a protracted illness of consumption.

Malissa Brink was born in Otisco Township, Ionia County, Mich., on June 3, 1844 
and was married to John Riker on Dec. 21, 1__2, who survived her. Four children 
were born to this union, three of whom are now living, Bert, Jennie, and James, 
all of whom were at her bedside at the time of her death.

Deceased always proved to be an affectionate wife, a fond mother and a true 
neighbor and friend, and was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. conducted by 
Rev. H.N. Spear. Interment in the Otisco cemetery.

Deceased was a member of the local longe of the Degree of Honor, and carried 
$1,000 insurance, the members of the lodge attending the funeral in a body.



Card of Thanks

We desire to tender our heart-felt thanks to the members of the Degree of Honor 
and to the many neighbors and friends who lent a helping hand in the care and 
assistance of our beloved wife and mother, during her long illness, and 
especially do we thank the members of the Baptist church, and others, for their 
beautiful floral offerings, and we also wish to thank those who furnished music 
at the funeral.

John Riker

James Riker

Jennie Riker

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Riker



Belding Banner – Thurs. April 19, 1906



Gone to her Rest.

Last Saturday afternoon at 3:10 after an illness of about eighteen months, Mrs. 
John Riker passed to her rest, having reached the age of 61 years and 10 months.

Mrs. Riker was born in this city near the present site of the Catholic church 
and has always lived in this city and vicinity. Three children, James, Jennie 
and Bert Riker, and the aged husband are left to mourn the loss of a kind wife 
and mother. The funeral was held at her home on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, 
Rev. H.N. Spear speaking words of comfort to the sorrowing ones and the remains 
were taken to Otisco for interment.

Mrs. Riker was a member of the Degree of Honor and carried $1000 insurance in 
that order. A number of the members of the lodge attended the funeral and 
accompanied the remains to their last resting place.





Additional Comments:
Mrs. John

Otisco Cemetery - #308



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