Wexford-Mecosta County MI Archives Obituaries.....Saunders, Mary Graham February 9, 1930
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Cadillac Evening News Feb. 10, 1930
"Death Removes Beloved Woman - Mrs. W.L. Saunders Passes After More than Year's 
Illness"
     While knowledge of her serious condition softened somewhat the shock to 
her immediate family and intimate friends, the passing late Friday afternoon of 
Mrs. W. L. Saunders will be a sorrowful evnt to all who knew her.
     Mrs. Saunders had been critically ill for a numbe of months and ehr death 
had been anticipated serveral times during recent days, but her cheerful 
disposition and fortitude were united with a prayerful hope of the family to 
enable her to pass through one crisis after another.
     She had been a sufferer with sinus trouble for several years and later 
developed Bright's disease.  She had been confined to her bed for more than a 
year.  Her illness became alarming about ten days ago and Friday afternoon 
about 5:00 she passed away peacefully and quietly, surrounded by her beloved 
family, to whom her entire life had been devoted.
     The prominence fo the family and its long residence in Cadillac had given 
Mrs. Saunders a share with her husband in the hearts of the residents, even 
though she was not active in public affairs, other than the numerous charities 
she assisted and her church affiliation.
     Mary Graham was born in Cape Vincent, New York, Sept. 22, 1863, the 
daughter of Archibald and Margaret Graham.  She was married to W. L. Saunders 
Nov. 9, 1881 in Big Rapids, at her home.  Before going to Big Rapids to live 
she had lived for a short time in Cadillac and it was during that period that 
she became acquainted with her husband-to-be.
     After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Saunders came to Cadillac, where they 
have since made their home.  Mrs. Saunders saw Cadillac grow from a lumber town 
to its present status and knew intimately the various stages in its growth.
     She is survived by her husband, two children--Clyde of Saulte Ste. Marie 
and Mrs. Marian Kelly of Cadillac; five grandchildren, one great grand child; 
three brothers, William, Joseph and Jim Graham of Big Rapids.  One brother, 
John, died in Cadillac in fall of 1928.  One daughter, Blanche, died when two 
years old.
     Mrs. Saunders left the request that no flowers be sent.
     Funeral services wil be held at the home, 432 East Harris Street, at 2:30 
p.m. Monday with Rev. P.V. Dawe of the Congregational church, of which Mrs. 
Saunders was member, officiating.  
     Mrs. Clyde Saunders, daughter Mary and Son Harold, were expected to arrive 
from the Soo today.  Mr. Saunders has been here for a week.  Mr. and Mrs. A. R. 
Saunders of Cleveland are expected here for the funeral.

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