The Traverse City Record Eagle
Friday August 19, 1938
Traverse, Michigan
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MARY MERRELL, PIONEER, DIES
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Mary Elizabeth Merrell, 87, a pioneer resident of Traverse
City for 56 years died in a local hospital early this morning following a few
weeks’ illness.
Mrs. Merrell was born in Shelbyville, Indiana December 19,
1860,[daughter of James & Martha (Babb) Tucker] and came here 56
years ago with her husband, Lewis A. Merrell; where they made their home
for many years. He preceded her in death January 21, 1922, he was a member of
the Christian Church many years.
She leaves to mourn their loss one daughter,
Mrs. J. M. [Anna]
Heuss of 220 West Twelfth street; a sister, Mrs. Addie Shaw, and a
brother George Tucker of Shelbyville, Indiana; eight grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Hibbard funeral chapel where services
will be conducted Saturday afternoon at three o’clock, Rev. R. Graham Keevil
of the First Christian church officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot
at Oakwood cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff
The Traverse City Record Eagle
Monday January 23, 1922
Traverse, Michigan
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PIONEER IS TAKEN
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Lewis Merrell, seventy seven years of age, a beloved pioneer
resident of the Grand Traverse region, died Sunday night at seven o’clock in a
local hospital after a prolonged illness. Mr. Merrell had lived in this locality
for the past forty years and was well known throughout the region. Left to mourn
their loss besides the widow is one daughter, Mrs. Jacob [Anna] Heuss of
this city, a half brother, Charles Miles of North Vernon, Indiana and
three sisters, Mrs. Emma Rogers of Indianapolis, Mrs. Anna Graham
of North Vernon, and Mrs. Mary B. Anderson, also of North Vernon,
Indiana. The body was taken to the Weaver chapel. The funeral will be conducted
at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Jacob Heuss, 220 West Twelfth Street on
Wednesday, the time of the services will be announced later. [Buried Oakwood
Cemetery]
Contributed by Barb Huff
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