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[Corpmiz@aol.com] #2 Obituary-Fulton Co.-Hopkins, Julia [Corpmiz@aol.com] #3 Obituary-Fulton Co.-Shafer, Harry [Corpmiz@aol.com] #4 Obituary-Fulton Co-Currier, Caddie [Corpmiz@aol.com] #5 Obituary-Fulton Co.-Bittikofer, Ma [Corpmiz@aol.com] #6 Obituary-Fulton Co.-Mizer, Cora 19 [Corpmiz@aol.com] #7 Obituary-Fulton Co.-Butler, Leila [Corpmiz@aol.com] #8 Obituary-Lucas Co.-Guthrie-Martell [Corpmiz@aol.com] ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:33:44 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Fulton Co.-Hopkins, Rev. Clayton 1943 REV. HOPKINS __________ U. B. MINISTER DIES AT HIS HOME SUDDENLY _______________ FUNERAL TODAY Rev. Clayton P. Hopkins died suddenly at his home near Ogden Station, Mich., where he had been pastor of the Community church for a number of years. Rev. Hopkins had conducted services in his church Sunday and appeared to be in his usual health. Early Monday morning he was stricken and passed away at 5 a.m. in that morning. For 42 years Rev. Hopkins had held United Brethren pastorates. During his work in the ministry he resided in Wauseon and pastor of the United Brethren church here at that time and at the North Dover United Brethren church. Nearly all of his pastorates were in northern Ohio and southern Michigan. He was a devoted worker in the Christian faith and lived true to that faith and his preachings. Rev. Hopkins was 78 years of age. He spent his boyhood days on his father's farm in Amboy Township. He was desirous of obtaining a higher education and through his own efforts he attended Old Fayette Normal in the '80's and prepared himself for the profession of teaching. After fourteen years of successful teaching in the public schools of Fulton county he entered the Theological Seminary and completed the course. He devoted the rest of his life working with young and old people building Christian faith and character and a better society through the church organization of his choosing. Rev. Hopkins appreciated the old Fayette Normal and his schoolmates of those early years. He enjoyed attending the annual reunion of those students at Fayette, and the reunion of the students of the classes of Prof. Richardson and Prof. Ward in Toledo. He was president at the reunion in Toledo last summer. He is survived by his wife, Julia, and his daughter, Mrs. Harlow Schomp, Jasper, Mich. The funeral services will be held at 3:30 o'clock this Thursday afternoon at the church of his boyhood days, Mt. Pleasant U. B. church in Pike township. ------------------------- Note: (He was born in 1864 and died in 1943. He & his wife Julia Mizer are buried in the Dutch Ridge Cemetery, Fulton Co., Oh.) Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:37:22 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Fulton Co.-Hopkins, Julia 1951 Mrs. Julia Ann Hopkins Julia Ann Hopkins, daughter of Jacob and Delilah Mizer, was born in Fulton county, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1872 and died April 20, 1951, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harlow Schomp, in Ogden township, Lenawee county, Mich. She had been in failing health for several years, having been confined to her bed for nearly two years, where loving hands did all they could to minister to her every need. She was 79 years, two months and 22 days old. October 8, 1890, she married Rev. Clayton P. Hopkins of Delta, Ohio and together they walked the pathway of life for nearly 53 years. 42 years of which were spent in faithful ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ. A consistent, victorious Christian character she made an ideal minister's wife, able to assume her responsibility with Christian grace whether in the parsonage as gracious hostess or in the work of the church by her husband's side. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins were familiar figures especially in this community where so many of their years of faithful service centered and the Ogden Community church. Mr. Hopkins preceded her in death eight years ago April 12. She was also preceded in death by three daughters, four brothers and five sisters. Surviving is the daughter, Mrs Florence Opal Schomp, who so lovingly cared for her these last years, and one sister, Mrs Leila Ohlinger and one brother, Mr. R. D. Mizer, both of Delta, Ohio. A faithful pastor's wife, a kind and loving Mother, an ever helpful friend, who too has heard the summons, "Well done" and has laid aside the cross to receive the crown. We wish to thank our relatives, neighbors for the many acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful flowers received during the sickness and death of our Mother. Also we wish to thank Rev. Fisher and Rev. Guthrie for their comforting words and Rev. Wilmer Miller for the beautiful songs. Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Schomp. (Opal Hopkins) (Newspaper clipping) ------------- Note: Julia was a Granddaughter of John Myser (1815-1893) & Julia A Lethero and a Granddaughter of John C. Schrock (1804-1877) & Mary A. Legams (1820-1902) Julia and her husband, Rev. Clayton Hopkins are buried in Dutch Ridge Cemetery, Fulton Co., Ohio Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:38:52 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Fulton Co.-Shafer, Harry 1918 OBITUARY ___ HARRY ALBERT SHAFER _____ 'The flowers in deathless bloom the Saviour gives us, Not beyond the tomb but here and now. On earth, some glimpse is given of the joys which Wait us through the gates of Heaven." After a brief illness, due to injuries received in an auto accident, Harry Albert Shafer, passed from this life to the realms of light. He realized the end was near and was satisfied to leave this life. Few young men make as close a companion and confident of their mother. To her he confided the deepest desires and longings of his heart. Together they lifted their hearts in prayer while Harry committed himself to the will of God. As the end drew near he said: "Mother you have gone with me as far as you can go." Harry was the second born of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Shaffer. He was born June 11, 1891 and died December 25, 1918, at the age of 27 years , 6 months and 14 days. Having lived here all his life, he was well known, throughout his community, and being of a kind warm-hearted nature, he held a place deep in the hearts of many, many friends young and old. He is survived by his father and mother and brother, Hollis, now in Germany with his company. Wherefore should I make my moan, Now our precious boy is dead? He to rest is early gone, He to paradise is fled. I shall go to him, but he Never shall return to me. God forbids his longer stay God recalls his precious load. He hath taken him away from my bosom to his own. Surely what he wills is best; Happy in his will I rest. Faith cries out, "It is the Lord," Let him do what seems him good. Be thy holy name adored, Take thy gift awhile bestowed. Take my son, no longer mine: Thine he is, forever thine. _______ CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Shaffer wish to express their heartfelt thanks to their many friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful during their son's illness and after his death. Also to express their appreciation of the beautiful flowers. ------------- Note: Harry Albert Shafer was a Grandson of Henry Shafer & Julia Ottgen and a Grandson of Jonas Snyder (1828-1891) & Suzanna Hostetler (1825-1887) ----------- Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:41:41 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Fulton Co-Currier, Caddie-1954 Caddie J. Currier From the Blade Correspondent DELTA, O. Nov. 2, (1954)-- Mrs. Caddie J. Currier, 67, died Monday of a stroke in Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon. Surviving are her husband, Albert; daughters, Mrs. Hilda Paskan, Delta, Mrs. Donna Naquin, and Mrs. Patricia Cole, Toledo; son, Neil Johnson, Toledo; step- children, Vernon Currier, Delta, Harry Currier, Swanton, Mrs. Agnes Allen and Mrs. Donelda Fly, Toledo, Merl Currier, of Delta; sisters, Mrs. Effie (Gardinier) Carter, Mrs. Cora (Gardinier) Mizer, of Delta, Mrs. Alice (Gardinier) Guthrie, Swanton, and 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Penrod Mortuary. Burial will be in Winameg Cemetery (Caddie was born Aug. 23,1887 in Royalton Twp., Fulton Co., Oh. Caddie was first married to Clarence L. Johnson ( 1882-1918) She was a daughter of Watson Gardinier (1856-1943) & Alice Snyder (1857-1945)). -------------------- Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 14:43:40 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Fulton Co.-Bittikofer, Martha F. 1962 Martha F. Bittikofer From The Blade Correspondent Wauseon, O., Feb. 15---(1962) Mrs. Martha Frances Bittikofer, 86, died Wednesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul Mizer, of RD 3, Delta. She was a native of Monroe County, O., and a member of Beulah EUB Church. Surviving are also daughter, Mrs. Gladys Strayer, of Wauseon; son, Clyde, of Delta; sister, Mrs. Jane Whipple, Miami, Fla., and 12 grandchildren, 30 great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Edgar Mortuary and burial will be in Winameg Cemetery. *********************** NOTE: Martha's (b. 1875 d. 1962.) parents were James Porter McConnell (1834-1917) and Margaret Oden (1850-1912). She married George Bittikofer (1866-1951) on Oct 23, 1892. -------------- Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 14:45:30 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Fulton Co.-Mizer, Cora 1978 Cora Mizer Delta, O. -- Mrs. Cora Mizer, 95, widow of Romeo Mizer. Surviving are son, Roy; daughter, Mrs. Ethlyn Finley, and sister, Mrs. Alice Guthrie. Services Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Penrod Mortuary. (Note: b. November 22, 1882, d. June 15, 1978) =================================== ------------------------- DEATHS ------------------------ Cora G. Mizer Cora Gardinier Mizer, 95, died Thursday, June 15, (1978), in Howard Convalescent Center, where she had been a patient for the past three years. Before her failing health and eyesight, she had always been active in her church, joyfully serving others as she served her Lord. She was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. D. Mizer. Surviving are a son, Roy; daughter, Ethlyn Finley; Alice Guthrie of Swanton; seven grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren. Services were conducted Sunday at Penrod Funeral Home, the Rev. Samuel Cooper and the Rev. John Hickman officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery. -------------------- Note: Cora Suzanne (Gardinier) Mizer was a daughter of Watson Gardinier (1856-1943) and Alice Lucreatia Snyder (1857-1945). ---------- Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS ------------------------------ X-Message: #7 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 14:44:40 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Fulton Co.-Butler, Leila M. 1974 (The following is a funeral program.) Inside: Page 1. Page 2. The Twenty-Third Psalm LELIA M. BUTLER The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures. Date of Birth He leadeth me beside still waters. Aug. 19, 1892 He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the Date of Death Paths of righteousness for his name's sake Jan. 3, 1974 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the Services shadow of death. I will fear no evil: 11:00 A. M. Tuesday for thou art with me: thy rod and Church of Christ thy staff shall comfort me. Delta, Ohio Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Officiating Thou anoineth my head with oil: Rev. Robert Barnes my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow INTERNMENT me all the days of my life and I will Greenlawn Cemetery dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (The following is her obituary.) Lelia Butler From the Blade Correspondent DELTA, O. -- Mrs. Lelia M. (Ohlinger) Butler, 81, member of the Delta Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Harry C.; sons, Elsworth and Donald Ohlinger; daughters, Mrs. Margarite Chambers, Mrs. Mildred Darling, Mrs. Maxine Harsh, and Mrs Phillis Mohler; stepsons, Harry Butler; stepdaughters, Mrs Gloris Hotz, Mrs. Vivian Weeks, Mrs June Meyers, Mrs. Lois Myers, Mrs. Barbara Grant, and Mrs. Kay Floyd. Services will be 11 a. m. Tuesday in the church. The body will be in Penrod Mortuary after 7 tonight. The family requests that any tributes be in the form of contributions to the church building fund. ---------------------- (She was Lelia May Mizer (Clarence Ohlinger) Butler, d/o Jacob S. & Delilah Shrock Mizer. Harry Butler was her second marriage) Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS ------------------------------ X-Message: #8 Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 14:48:01 EDT From: Corpmiz@aol.com Subject: Obituary-Lucas Co.-Guthrie-Martell, Marge 1978 Marge Martell Mrs. Marge Martell, 79, of Lake Park, Ga., and formerly of Apple Avenue, died Wednesday in South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Ga. A resident of Toledo until a year ago, she was a past president of the Women's Educational Center. Surviving are her husband, Russell; son, Allen; two grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 today in the family home, 248 Golf Dr., Lake Park. Further memorial services will be in Toledo at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Andrew United Methodist church, Colony Drive. Arrangements are being handled by the Carson-McLane Mortuary, Valdosa. (March 4, 1978) **************** Marge (Marjorie) Guthrie (June 7, 1907- March 4, 1978) was the daughter of Jesse Guthrie & Alice Mizer. She was a granddaughter of Jacob Mizer & Deliah Shrock. ------------ Submitted by: Charles Paul Keller, Corpmiz@aol.com Researching Surnames: BREITER, BITTIKOFER, BOEHM, ELLIS, FINLEY, GARDINIER, HARRINGTON, HOCHSTETLER, KELLER, KLINK, LEININGER, MCCONNELL, MIZER, ODEN, SCHROCK, SHIBLER, SNYDER, TITLOW, WIGGINS -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #277 *******************************************