Esther Dunlop’s obituary, Colman, Midland County, Michigan

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Coleman, MIDLAND CO., (taken from grandmothers scrapbook)

April 1932: "AGED COLEMANITE CROSSES THE DIVIDE"
Mrs. Esther DUNLOP, one of Coleman's aged and respected residents, died suddenly at 
her home opposite the City Park Friday morning, at the age of 83 years and 10 months. 
Mrs. DUNLOP had not been in the best of health for several years, and as age crept on 
her condition did not show signs of improvement. For the past winter her daughter, Mrs. 
C. V. NIMS and husband of Chaumont, NY have made their home with her and their 
presence at the residence has made it much more agreeable for the elderly woman. Mrs. 
Esther BOWEN DUNLOP was born in Winham, Ontario in 1847 and departed this life at 
her home on Friday, April 1, 1932. There are three living children and one son, Lewis 
DUNLOP having preceded her in death. Those left to mourn their loss are: a son, Allen 
DUNLOP of North Bradley, two daughters; Cora B. of Pontiac and Mrs. Mary H. NIMS 
of Chaumont, NY. Also an adopted daughter of a sisters' child from the age of two years 
old as one of the family, Mrs. Maude SHARP of Shepherd; two sisters, Mrs. Cordelia 
JOHNSON of Coleman and Mrs. Lydia OWENS of North Bradley; two brothers, Oscar 
BOWEN of Muskegon and Peter BOWEN of Estacada, Oregon; six grandchildren: Alex 
DUNLOP of N. Bradley, Glen DUNLOP of Detroit, Ray DUNLOP of Saginaw, Donald 
DUNLOP of N. Bradley, Mrs. Hellen KELLER of Coleman and Mrs. Mildred WALTON 
of N. Bradley; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the house 
Sunday afternoon with the Rev. V. J. Hufton officiating and interment in the Coleman 
Cemetery."

'THE MIDLAND REPUBLICAN' 7 April 1932
"Mrs. Esther DUNLOP passed away at her home in Coleman Friday. She is survived by 3 
children: Mrs. Mary NIMS of Clairmount, NY; Miss Cora DUNLOP of Pontiac; and 
Allen DUNLOP of North Bradley. Furneral rites were held from the home Sunday 
afternoon and interment in the Coleman Cemetery."