Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Shellenbarger, Andrew J. May 4, 1947
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Andrew J. Shellenbarger, son of Aaron and Elizabeth Shellenbarger was born in 
Odessa township, Michigan, May 12, 1858, and passed away May 4, 1947, at the 
age of 88 years, 11 months and 22 days.

On February 2, 1878, he was united in marriage to Angie Roberts and to this 
union five children were born; Mrs. Rosa Davidson and Austin C. both in Lake 
Odessa, who survive him, and Charlie, Everett and Olive B. who preceded him in 
death.

In 1917 he was united in marriage to Narretta Bennett and about 15 years ago 
they moved to Grand Rapids. He lived there until his death in St. Mary’s 
hospital to which he was taken after suffering a fractured hip in a fall at his 
home two days previously. Surviving besides the widow, daughter and son are one 
sister, Mrs. Eva Hall at Pontiac and two brothers, Linus at Charlotte and 
Captain in Hastings, 18 grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Having spent all of his early life here he was quite an authority on the early 
history of Lake Odessa and the surrounding community. He was a good friend and 
neighbor and a kind husband and father and will be greatly missed. 


Lake O Wave May 1947
Died in G.R. Sunday
Andrew Shellenbarger, 88, died at St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Rapids Sunday 
after suffering a fractured hip at his home in that city two days previously. 
Mr. Shellenbarger was one of the early residents of Lake Odessa, having been 
born in Odessa township in May, 1858. Most of his life was spent in this 
community. He moved to Grand Rapids 15 years ago where he had since lived.

Surviving are the widow, Narretta; a son Austin C. and a daughter Mrs. Rose 
Davidson, both of Lake Odessa; one sister Mrs. Eva Hall of Pontiac, and two 
brothers, Linus at Charlotte and Captain in Hastings. 

Funeral services were held at the Pickens Funeral chapel here Wednesday 
afternoon with the Rev. Victor W. Thrall officiating and interment was in 
Lakeside cemetery. 

Cards of Thanks  (May 1947)
Shellenbarger- We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our 
neighbors, friends and relatives for the many acts of kindness and for flowers 
sent at the time of our bereavement; also to the Rev. Victor Thrall for his 
comforting words, the pall bearers and to the Pickens brothers and all who 
extended their sympathies.

Mrs. Naretta Shellenbarger,
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Davidson and family
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shellenbarger and family.





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Lakeside Cemetery #6-667

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