Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rossman, John February 15, 1893
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Another Pioneer Gone

John Rossman, a former old resident of this township, died at his home near 
Lacy, Barry County, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1893, and his remains were brought here 
and buried in the Otisco cemetery Friday.  He was born in the State of New 
York, Cayuga County, in 1819, and with his parents moved to Oakland County, 
Mich. In 1842 he was married to Miss Catherine Davis and in 1852 removed his 
family and settled in the township of Eureka, Montcalm County. He was one of 
the first settlers in this section and with other pioneers made a home in the 
wilderness. In 1868 he bought a farm west of this village, where he lived until 
1890, when he removed to Barry County. In 1880 the companion of his youth was 
suddenly taken away, leaving a family of seven children, two having died in 
infancy. In 1884 was married to Mrs. Laura Ketchum, who survives him. On 
Monday, apparently in his usual health, while sitting and conversing with the 
family, quoting passages of scripture, he was suddenly stricken with paralysis. 
He rallied somewhat from the first stroke, but on Wednesday had a second 
attack, which proved fatal. About 38 years ago he was converted and untied with 
the M.E. church. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church, Rev. C.A. 
Varnum officiating. 



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Otisco Cem. Lot #205



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