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| 20201 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20202 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20203 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20204 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20205 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20206 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20207 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20208 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20209 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20210 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Mary C. Stafford, Rochester, Mi. formerly of Saginaw , Mi. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late John and Stella (Szuba) Bula. Mary was born August 25, 1913 in New Baden, Illinois coming to Saginaw in 1933 and moving to Lake Orion in 1988. She was married to Merritt Stafford on May 19, 1966. He predeceased her October 30, 1988. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion and St. Jude League. Surviving are one daughter,, Patricia (Nicholas) Madeline, Rochester, MI; two sisters and one brother, Gladys Tyrell, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Stella Fleischman and Joseph Bula, both of Saginaw.....Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Evon and Gertrude Harnois.... | BULA, Mary C. (I100115)
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| 20211 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20212 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20213 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20214 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20215 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20216 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20217 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20218 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20219 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20220 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20221 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Nora Watson, wife of Charles Watson passed away at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Age 87 years. Nora Stafford was born November 22, 1874 in Montrose, Michigan and was married to Mr. Watson at Vernon, Michigan, on December 9, 1896. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary about ten days ago. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Chesaning until 1911, when they moved to a farm on Stroebel Road near Shields, and lived there until 1939, when they moved to Saginaw. She attended the Michigan Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Ruth Circle, the Gleaners and the W.C.T.U. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons, Cleo Watson, Mrs. Arlene Wolkensdorfer, both of Saginaw; LaVern Watson, Traverse City; Mrs. Gertrude Speery, Owosso; Mrs. Hazel Metzler, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Clova Hodgman, Clio....several nieces and nephews, one of whom, Walter J. Stafford of Union Lake, made his home with them during his yourth..... | STAFFORD, Elnora (I25923)
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| 20222 | From Saginaw News obituary: Mrs. Viola A. Stuart Stafford of Tuscola, Michigan passed away Sunday evening, February 26, 1967, at Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Age 83 years. Viola Murphy was born November 26, 1885, in Arbela Township. She was married to Harry Stuart May 20, 1902, in Bridgeport. He passed away August 28, 1937. She then was married to Thomas Stafford October 2,1943 in Flint. He passed away November 30, 1952. Surviving are three sons, David and Selwyn Stuart, Tuscola; Alva Stuart, Flint....a brother, Grant Murphy, Windlock , Washington.... | MURPHY, Viola A. (I139547)
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| 20223 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20224 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20225 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20226 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20227 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20228 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20229 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20230 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20231 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20232 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20233 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph Charles Stafford passed away March 19, 1966 at Saginaw County Hospital after a short illness. Age 79 years. He was born January 1, 1887, in Union City, living in Saginaw the past seven years, previously residing in Muskegon Heights. He married Zilpha L. DuFoe in 1907 in Union City. She predeceased him December 21, 1958. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon, Rogers Lodge No. 493, F. & A.M., and the Knights of Pythias. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Sealed Power Corp. in Muskegon. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Herbert (Eleanor) Karpicke, Ralph J. Stafford, both of Saginaw...... | STAFFORD, Ralph Charles (I87227)
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| 20234 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20235 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20236 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20237 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20238 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20239 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20240 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20241 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20242 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20243 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20244 | From Saginaw News obituary: Ralph J. Stafford of Ludington passed away Sunday, January 9, 2005, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Age 86 years. Ralph was born on October 17, 1918 in Elmira, Michigan to Ralph Charles and Zilpha Louise (DeFoe) Stafford. He attended high school in Rogers City, Michigan where he was captain of the basketball team. Following high school Ralph entered Central Michigan Normal school where he majored in Chemistry. In 1941 Ralph answered tha call of duty as he began his service in the Army Air Corps. While in the service he married Ordie Maysel Norris, his wife of 52 years. In April of 1944 as part of the First Air Commando Force of the AAF he participated in the Burma Invasion, some 200 miles behind Japanese lines. After the war Ralph remained active in the Air Force Reserves and retired with a distinguished rank of Lt. Colonel in 1967. Ralph and his family spent 12 years in Muskegon, Michigan, where he worked at Seal Power Corporation. Moving to Saginaw, Michigan in 1952, Ralph began a long career with the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors working his way up to Division Buyer. A move to Decatur, Alabama found him in charge of procurement for the Saginaw Steering Gear plant. Upon retirement he and his wife returned to Michigan and lived in the Grand Rapids area closer to their children and grandchildren. After the loss of his beloved wife Ordie, Ralph moved to Ludington where he joined the American Legion and became a member of the Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Ralph was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the "Big Band" sound. He loved tennis, golf, and playing with the stock market. However, the most important thing in his life were his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Ordie Stafford and grandson Shane Gartside. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sherrie (Stu) Gartside of Ludington, Michigan and Jo Stafford of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Shawn (Julie) Gartside of Newburgh, IN.;Michelle (Jeff) Christensen of Sewickley, PA and Jessica Sturdevant of Bisbee, AZ.; great-grandchildren, Madison and Sierra Gartside and Annika and Stella Christensen....  | STAFFORD, Ralph J. (I87238)
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| 20245 | From Saginaw News obituary: Shirley Ruth Willy, wife of William J. Willy, passed away and went home to be with her lord at the age of 87 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 11, 1921 to Harriet (Weston) and Ernest Stafford. Her mother passed away when she was two years old and her father passed away a few years later. She was adopted and raised by Zella and S. Roy Bricker in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She married Mr. Willy on August 24, 1948. They moved to Green Valley in 1981 where she was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital for 20 years, and was a past president of the Christian Women's Club of Green Valley. Mrs. Willy was also an organizing Regent of the Madera Canyon chapter of the DAR. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, David (Terry) Willy, Arlinton Heights, Illnois; Paul (Linda) Willy, Rockford, MI; and Thomas (Susan) Willy, Monument Colorado; seven granchildren, Wendy Beck, Eric, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Colin and Tyler Willy; three great-grandchildren, Trinity, Corwin and Evan; four brothers, Kenneth, Darwin and Calvin Stafford and Donald Bricker. She was predeceased by a son, Bricker Dan Willy. | STAFFORD, Shirley Murial Ruth (I138969)
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| 20246 | From Saginaw News obituary: Shirley Ruth Willy, wife of William J. Willy, passed away and went home to be with her lord at the age of 87 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 11, 1921 to Harriet (Weston) and Ernest Stafford. Her mother passed away when she was two years old and her father passed away a few years later. She was adopted and raised by Zella and S. Roy Bricker in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She married Mr. Willy on August 24, 1948. They moved to Green Valley in 1981 where she was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital for 20 years, and was a past president of the Christian Women's Club of Green Valley. Mrs. Willy was also an organizing Regent of the Madera Canyon chapter of the DAR. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, David (Terry) Willy, Arlinton Heights, Illnois; Paul (Linda) Willy, Rockford, MI; and Thomas (Susan) Willy, Monument Colorado; seven granchildren, Wendy Beck, Eric, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Colin and Tyler Willy; three great-grandchildren, Trinity, Corwin and Evan; four brothers, Kenneth, Darwin and Calvin Stafford and Donald Bricker. She was predeceased by a son, Bricker Dan Willy. | STAFFORD, Shirley Murial Ruth (I138969)
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| 20247 | From Saginaw News obituary: Shirley Ruth Willy, wife of William J. Willy, passed away and went home to be with her lord at the age of 87 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 11, 1921 to Harriet (Weston) and Ernest Stafford. Her mother passed away when she was two years old and her father passed away a few years later. She was adopted and raised by Zella and S. Roy Bricker in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She married Mr. Willy on August 24, 1948. They moved to Green Valley in 1981 where she was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital for 20 years, and was a past president of the Christian Women's Club of Green Valley. Mrs. Willy was also an organizing Regent of the Madera Canyon chapter of the DAR. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, David (Terry) Willy, Arlinton Heights, Illnois; Paul (Linda) Willy, Rockford, MI; and Thomas (Susan) Willy, Monument Colorado; seven granchildren, Wendy Beck, Eric, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Colin and Tyler Willy; three great-grandchildren, Trinity, Corwin and Evan; four brothers, Kenneth, Darwin and Calvin Stafford and Donald Bricker. She was predeceased by a son, Bricker Dan Willy. | STAFFORD, Shirley Murial Ruth (I138969)
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| 20248 | From Saginaw News obituary: Shirley Ruth Willy, wife of William J. Willy, passed away and went home to be with her lord at the age of 87 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 11, 1921 to Harriet (Weston) and Ernest Stafford. Her mother passed away when she was two years old and her father passed away a few years later. She was adopted and raised by Zella and S. Roy Bricker in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She married Mr. Willy on August 24, 1948. They moved to Green Valley in 1981 where she was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital for 20 years, and was a past president of the Christian Women's Club of Green Valley. Mrs. Willy was also an organizing Regent of the Madera Canyon chapter of the DAR. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, David (Terry) Willy, Arlinton Heights, Illnois; Paul (Linda) Willy, Rockford, MI; and Thomas (Susan) Willy, Monument Colorado; seven granchildren, Wendy Beck, Eric, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Colin and Tyler Willy; three great-grandchildren, Trinity, Corwin and Evan; four brothers, Kenneth, Darwin and Calvin Stafford and Donald Bricker. She was predeceased by a son, Bricker Dan Willy. | STAFFORD, Shirley Murial Ruth (I138969)
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| 20249 | From Saginaw News obituary: Shirley Ruth Willy, wife of William J. Willy, passed away and went home to be with her lord at the age of 87 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 11, 1921 to Harriet (Weston) and Ernest Stafford. Her mother passed away when she was two years old and her father passed away a few years later. She was adopted and raised by Zella and S. Roy Bricker in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She married Mr. Willy on August 24, 1948. They moved to Green Valley in 1981 where she was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital for 20 years, and was a past president of the Christian Women's Club of Green Valley. Mrs. Willy was also an organizing Regent of the Madera Canyon chapter of the DAR. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, David (Terry) Willy, Arlinton Heights, Illnois; Paul (Linda) Willy, Rockford, MI; and Thomas (Susan) Willy, Monument Colorado; seven granchildren, Wendy Beck, Eric, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Colin and Tyler Willy; three great-grandchildren, Trinity, Corwin and Evan; four brothers, Kenneth, Darwin and Calvin Stafford and Donald Bricker. She was predeceased by a son, Bricker Dan Willy. | STAFFORD, Shirley Murial Ruth (I138969)
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| 20250 | From Saginaw News obituary: Shirley Ruth Willy, wife of William J. Willy, passed away and went home to be with her lord at the age of 87 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 11, 1921 to Harriet (Weston) and Ernest Stafford. Her mother passed away when she was two years old and her father passed away a few years later. She was adopted and raised by Zella and S. Roy Bricker in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She married Mr. Willy on August 24, 1948. They moved to Green Valley in 1981 where she was a member of Valley Presbyterian Church. She was a volunteer at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital for 20 years, and was a past president of the Christian Women's Club of Green Valley. Mrs. Willy was also an organizing Regent of the Madera Canyon chapter of the DAR. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, David (Terry) Willy, Arlinton Heights, Illnois; Paul (Linda) Willy, Rockford, MI; and Thomas (Susan) Willy, Monument Colorado; seven granchildren, Wendy Beck, Eric, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Colin and Tyler Willy; three great-grandchildren, Trinity, Corwin and Evan; four brothers, Kenneth, Darwin and Calvin Stafford and Donald Bricker. She was predeceased by a son, Bricker Dan Willy. | STAFFORD, Shirley Murial Ruth (I138969)
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