Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rogers, Joseph A. 1912
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The Ionia Daily Sentinel, Monday, April 22, 1912

Joseph Rogers Died in March But Will be Buried Here Beside Wife.

Was formerly a Resident of Ionia and Drove First Sprinkling Wagon

Was Buried in Florida but Nephew Has Remains Exhumed and Transferred

The remains of Joseph A. Rogers who died March 18 at Miami, Florida, are being 
brought here for burial, to be placed in the lot in Highland Park cemetery 
alongside of the remains of his wife.  Mr. Rogers was an old soldier and 
formerly a resident of Ionia.  He drove the old wooden sprinkling wagon which 
kept down the dust on Ionia streets many years ago and ran a dray line in this 
city.  About two years ago he went to Florida, and remained there up till the 
time of his death.

The remains were brought here in accordance with the wishes of Mr. Rogers.  
Burial took place at Miami.

Subsequent Publication:  Wednesday, April 24, 1912

The remains of Joseph A. Rogers who died in Florida arrived in Ionia last 
night and the funeral will be conducted from the Winchell & Stone undertaking 
rooms this afternoon, under the auspices of the G.A.R.  Rev. G. J. Masey 
conducted the services.  Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Benedict sang.


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