Obituary for August Frederick Zank, Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan

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AUGUST ZANK IS TAKEN BY DEATH

  August Zank, Sr., for almost half a century a resident of Solon 
township, passed away Sunday at the age of 82, at ehr home of his son, 
August Jr., of Rockford. Mr Zank, throught his long residence in this 
community, was known to many people, and enjoyed the respect of hte 
community.  Prior to coming to Solon he lived for 14 years in Grand 
Rapids.

  The body was brought to the home of his son, Henry, in Cedar Springs 
Monday, and the funeral services were held from that home Tuesday morning 
at 10:30 and at the Solon church at 11 o'clock.  Interment was in the 
Solon cemetery.

  Surviving in addition to the two sons named is a third son, Charles of 
Sand Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Goodell and Mrs. Frank (Augusta) 
Holiday of Solon: four-teen grandchildern and four great grandchildern.

Published in the Cedar Springs Clipper, on 4 Feb 1937

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AGED RESIDENT OF SOLON TWP. DEAD

August Zank, Sr., age 82, of Solon township, died Sunday at the home of 
his son, August, Jr., in Rockford.

Mr. Zank lived in Grand Rapids for 14 years. For the past 43 years he had 
resided on the same farm in Solon township.

Surviving are three sons, August of Rockford, Henry of Cedar Springs and 
Charles of Sand Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Goodell and Mrs. Frant 
Holliday of Solon; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The body will be taken to the son's home in Cedar Springs Monday, where 
funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 and at 11 a. m. at Solon 
church. Interment in Solon cemetery.

Date and paper unknown.