Obituary of Charlotte Bronk, Homer, Midland County, Michigan

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The Midland Republic
22 May 1924 pg.1

MRS. CHARLOTTE BRONK, AGE 76, DIES

Mrs. Charlotte Bronk died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosa Zegelein, 
of Homer, May 16th, at the age of 76 years.

Charlotte Boyce was born in Clifton Twp., Oakland Co., Sept. 15th, 1847.

She was the fifth in a family of eight children, five brothers and two 
sisters.

Three of her brothers served the Union during the Civil war. Two younger 
brothers aged eight and fourteen were lost while on an errand for their 
mother and it was thought they were taken by gypsies.

She is the last of her family. She was married to John Bronk, a native of 
York State, Nov. 22, 1863,, in Saginaw county. He was also a Union soldier 
serving in Co. E. 23 Reg., of Michigan Volunteer Infantry and preceeded her 
in death 24 years ago.

They knew all the hardships of pioneer life in Saginaw and Midland Co., 
coming to Midland on the Belle Seymore when there were few houses here.

Mrs. Bronk [was] the mother of nine children, seven of whom are living. They 
are: Mrs. Ada Winnagle of the Upper Peninsula; Mrs. Laura Dice of Homer; 
Mrs. Bertha Harris of Battle Creek, John Bronk of Texas, Leon Bronk, address
unknown; Mrs. Rosa Zegelien of Homer and Dan Bronk of Battle Creek. She also 
leaves 27 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great 
grandchildren.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church.

Mrs. Bronk has suffered patiently for the last 8 years, being confined to 
her bed or chair nearly all that time, and occupied herself knitting fine 
lace, which so many will now cherish. Her daughter, Mrs. Zegelien has cared 
for her the last few years.


The Midland Sun
22 May 1924 pg.8

BRONK

Mrs. Charlotte Bronk passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosa 
Zegelien of Homer last Friday. Deceased was born
September 15, 1847, in Clifton township, Oakland county. She was 76 years of 
age at the time of death.

Mrs. Bronk, who has made her home with her daughter for several years, has 
been a sufferer for eight years. She was united in
marriage to John Bronk of New York state on November 22, 1863, who preceded 
her nearly 24 years ago.

The funeral was held from the Homer church Monday, Rev. Charles Hare and 
Rev. F.N. Miner officiating. Interment was
made in the Homer cemetery.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ada Winnagle of the upper peninsula, 
Mrs. Laura Dice, Mrs. Rosa Zegelien of
Homer, Mrs. Bertha Harris of Battle Creek; three sons, John Bronk of Texas, 
Leon Bronk, whose address is unknown, and
Daniel Bronk of Battle Creek..