Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sparks, William 1926
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The Belding Banner, Wednesday, October 6, 1926


Visits of the grim reaper to several homes in this city and vicinity during the 
past week, not only saddened the homes and relatives of the deceased but also 
cast palls of sorrow over the communities in which they lived.

Wm. Sparks, aged 79, well known resident of the Smoky Row district for many 
years and later on of his city, passed away at about 3 o’clock on Thursday 
morning of last week, following a long period of ill health and which had 
terminated by a several weeks illness, immediately preceding his death.  His 
illness and death were caused by the infirmities of old age.

Mr. Sparks was a well known and highly respected man.  Many years ago he lived 
in this city, occupying the residence on Charles street, where his death 
occurred.  After a time he went out to live on the farm south of this city and 
there, with his daughter, Mrs. Chattie Crozier, who was devoted to him in every 
way, he lived until about two years ago when they again returned to this city.

Funeral services were held from the residence Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, 
Rev. H. S. Ellis officiating and burial was in Smyrna cemetery, by the side of 
his wife, who passed away a number of years ago.  a large concourse of people, 
relatives and friends of the deceased, attended the obsequies and paid their 
last mark of honor and respect.


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