John Gillespie's obituary, Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan

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SUBJECT: John W. GILLESPIE-1927
SUBMITTER: Nancy Shier Crocetti
EMAIL: nshier@aol.com
DATE: Jun 02, 2000
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SURNAMES: GILLESPIE, FARLEY, SCHREDER, STEEL, PENMAN
JOHN W. GILLESPIE LAID TO REST ON THURSDAY

John W. GILLESPIE, aged 85 years passed away at his home north of
Tecumseh Saturday evening. Mr.
MURPHY (should be GILLESPIE) had been in his usual health until Wednesday
evening, when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy.
Deceased was born on a farm north of Tecumseh, where he had spent
his entire life. Mrs. GILLESPIE passed away last January. Four children,
Frank of Monroe, Clare and Victor of Clinton and Leva at
home are the remaining members of the family.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home, Rev. J. J. Preston
officiating. The Masonic service was conducted by R. A. HEESEN. The
deceased was one of the oldest members of Tecumseh lodges, having
been a member for 64 years.
Those attending the funeral from away were Mr. and Mrs. George GILLESPIE
of Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Farley, Pine Lake and Mr. and Mrs.
Leon SCHREDER of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Ira STEEL of Britton and Dr.
and Mrs. Will PENMAN of Detroit	


Newspaper and date unknown, year 1927 based on birthdate and age at
death