Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Tusing, Eliza Ellen (Hummel) March 12, 1936
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Lake Odessa Wave-Times  March 19, 1936

AN EARLY RESIDENT PASSES AT AGE OF 84
Mrs. Simon Tusing Spent Most of Life in This Locality, Mother of Local Resident

At the age of nearly 84 years Mrs. Eliza Tusing, wife of Simon Tusing, one of 
the early residents of this village, passed away at her home in the eastern part 
of the village Thursday of last week.

She was tenderly cared for during her last days by her daughter, Mrs.Ed 
VanDecar.

The funeral was held at the home Sunday, Rev. George J. Start officiated and 
burial was at Lakeside cemetery.

Mrs.Tusing was a loyal member of the Congregational church for many years. 
Besides her immediate family three daughters and one son, she leaves a brother 
John Hummel of this place and a brother at Big Rapids. She was one of the oldest 
survivors of the pioneer days of this village.
                                     
                                     OBITUARY
Eliza Ellen Hummel was born April 17, 1852, and departed this life March 12, 
1936, at the age of 83 years, ten months, and 25 days. She was married to Simon 
Tusing on January 1, 1870, in Ohio. To this union four children were born; 
Mrs.Mary Ann VanDecar, Harry B. Tusing, Mrs. Rebecca E. Knott and Eva May 
Tusing.

Mrs.Tusing came from Ohio 54 years ago and has lived in this vicinity ever 
since. Mr.Tusing passed away 25 years ago.

She leaves to mourn, the four children, two brothers, Sid Hummel of Big Rapids 
and John Hummel of Lake Odessa.

In early life she confessed her Lord and was a member of the Congregational 
Church for several years.
                                CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness and helpfulness 
during the sickness and burial of our dear mother
                               Mrs.Ed VanDecar,
                               Mrs. Rebecca Knott

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Lakeside Cem.#5-550-2

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