Schoolcraft-Wayne County MI Archives Obituaries.....Wharfield, Frank Benjamin April 1, 1936
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Manistique, Michigan Pioneer Tribune April 1936
FRANK WHARFIELD CALLED BY DEATH
Aged Resident Passes Away Early Wednesday Morning; Funeral Friday

	One of Manistique’s oldest residents and a hardy woodsman in his prime 
passed away at 1o’clock Wednesday morning after an illness dating back for a 
year.  He was 
B. Frank Wharfield age 82 years, who came to Manistique years ago when the 
town was a young lusty sawmill community.  Death was caused by a paralysis of 
the throat.
	Mr. Wharfield was born August 20, 1854 in Wyandotte, Mich, and had 
spent thegreater part of his life in this community.  He had never married.  
He was well known throughout the county, and until a few years ago was a great 
hunter and fishermen.  Up until he became ill a year ago, he operated a 
private information bureau at the corner of Deer Street and Chippewa avenue.  
At one time he was an enthusiastic member of the local rod and gun club and he 
also served several terms as a member of the city and county law enforcing 
organizations.
	The body was prepared for burial by Sven Johnson, funeral director and 
was returned to the home of a niece; Mrs. John Larion, 202 Chippewa Avenue, 
with whom he had recently resided.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday 
afternoon from the Larion home with Rev. J.C. Nelson, pastor of the First 
Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will take place in Lakeview cemetery. 
	He is survived by the following nephews and nieces: Mrs. John Larion,  
John Hughson, Ed Hughson of Manistique; Henry Hughson of Detroit; Robert 
Hughson of Detroit; Hubert Smith of Sault Ste. Marie; Mrs. Percy Jordan of 
Sault Ste. Marie; and Mrs., Rhodes of Logansport, Ind.


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