Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Story, Matthew Thomas 1921
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Lowell Ledger, 12 May 1921

Matthew Thomas Story – A Good Man Gone - Well-Known Boston Township Farmer Has
Plowed His Last Furrow -   Matthew Thomas Story was born in Boston township,
Ionia county, Michigan, April 3, 1852, departed this life May 8, 1921, aged 69
years, 1 mo., 5 days.  He was united in marriage Dec. 8, 1875, to Emma L. Ware
of Boston, who passed to the spirit world on June 13, 1920.  Mr. and Mrs. Story
lived with her mother one year after being married then on Jan. 1, 1877, started
keeping home in their new home that had just been completed.  Four children were
born to them, Ralph, Carl, Bessie and a daughter who lived only a few weeks to
brighten the home and passed away Oct. 2, 1882.  Mr. Story has spent his life on
the farm in Boston.  Was a quiet unassuming man, dearly attached to his family
and interested in the welfare of his community.  He has deeply felt the loss of
his beloved wife.  After a brief illness he passed away at his residence on
Sunday, May 8.  It can truly be said of Mr. Story, “that a good one has gone
from our midst.”  He was loved by all who knew him.  He is survived by the sons
and daughter, Mrs. Edward Kyser, of Lowell and six grandchildren.  Funeral
services were held at the home of his daughter in Lowell Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev.
A. H. Lash of Lake Odessa officiating.


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