Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Stiffler, Susanna (Powell) 1911
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Portland Observer, 17 Jan 1911

Pioneer of Danby Dead

Mrs. Jacob Stiffler Passes Away on Farm Where She Had Resided Since 1856.

Mrs. Jacob Stiffler, who has been a resident of Danby township since June, 
1856, passed away at her home last Tuesday afternoon, after suffering for about 
two years from a complication of diseases.

Mrs. Stiffler, whose maiden name was Miss Susanna Powell, was born in Seneca 
county, Ohio, March 4, 1832.  In 1850 she was united in marriage to Jacob 
Stiffler, who passed before her 23 years ago.  After a residence in Ohio until 
1856 they moved to Danby, where both resided until they answered the last 
summons.

Mrs. Stiffler is survived by one brother of Kansas, Ohio, besides the following 
children, Amanda, who resides in Seattle, Wash., Benton, who resides on a part 
of the old homestead, Warren, the youngest son, who with his wife had lived 
with deceased and cared for her during her long illness.

Funeral services were  held at the late home Thursday afternoon, conducted by 
Rev. William W. Slee, of the M. E. church, of which denomination Mrs. Stiffler 
had been a member since childhood.  Burial was made in Portland cemetery.

During her long residence in this locality Mrs. Stiffler had formed a large 
circle of friends who deeply mourn her demise.


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