Howard Cemetery
Howard Cemetery has been called the "Donney, or Danny, Cemetery",
"Chandler Cemetery No. 1", and also "West Chandler Cemetery".
Howard Cemetery has been called the "Donney, or Danny, Cemetery",
"Chandler Cemetery No. 1", and also "West Chandler Cemetery".
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The text and photos of the Howard Cemetery of Chandler Township on this page are posted
in the following alphabetical order:
Bloss/Private Charles A.
Buckmaster/Eva B. Howard/A.R. Howard/John S. Howard/Hazel Kukila/John Robert Lighter/Lottie Hibbler Logan/Edith Parsons and Baby Girl Lowery/Joshua Clark "Josh" Major/William Adolphus Martin/Mary Matz/Ernest and Amelia Friedrick Sr. Children: Jerry Matz, Natalie Matz, Stillborn Daughter, Stillborn Son Miller/Angeline Skelton/Ina Howard and Infant Unknown (no visible marking on broken tombstone) Vargo/JoAnn Howard Webb/Eva Eda |
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~ Charles A. Bloss ~
~ Private Charles A. Bloss ~
First Michigan Regiment Company C
E & M (Engineers & Mechanics)
[Location: Enter gate, gravesite on right near the fence]
First Michigan Regiment Company C
E & M (Engineers & Mechanics)
[Location: Enter gate, gravesite on right near the fence]
According to 1880 Springvale Township Charlevoix County Census and a Charlevoix County land register, Charles Bloss farmed 80 acres in Springvale Township. His wife Matilda (Loomis) was listed as a housewife, 34 years old. Matilda was also from New York and her parents were Alex & Dortha Walcott Loomis.
Listed were five children for Charles & Matilda Bloss:
Ida - daughter b. 1867 married 5 December 1880 to Oliver S. Horton (b. 1853) in Petoskey.
Ada - daughter b. 1869 Kent County Michigan married Aug. 4, 1888 to Frank C. Smith b. 1948 Boyne City
Ola - son b. about 1871 ( never mentioned again)
Eva - daughter b. 1876
Gracie - daughter b. 1879 [Born 23 March 1879 in Springvale]
Listed were five children for Charles & Matilda Bloss:
Ida - daughter b. 1867 married 5 December 1880 to Oliver S. Horton (b. 1853) in Petoskey.
Ada - daughter b. 1869 Kent County Michigan married Aug. 4, 1888 to Frank C. Smith b. 1948 Boyne City
Ola - son b. about 1871 ( never mentioned again)
Eva - daughter b. 1876
Gracie - daughter b. 1879 [Born 23 March 1879 in Springvale]
Ida Bloss, the daughter of Charles A. Bloss, married to Oliver S. Horton. The obituary for Oliver S. Horton was printed in the 04/30/1896 Elk Rapids Progress.
Oliver S. Horton, the youngest son of Samuel and Sophia Horton, was born in Toledo, May 5, 1853, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jas. R. Dean, at Elk Lake, Monday, April 6th, aged 42 years and 11 months.
He came to Northern Michigan with his parents and family in the summer of 1866?, being among the first settlers on Pine Lake, Charlevoix county, after the Mormons left there, making their home at what is know known as Horton's Bay on Pine Lake. When Samuel Horton went up Pine Lake with the small vessel that he came from Toledo in, the country around Pine Lake was an unbroken wilderness save a few small clearings the Mormons had deserted and from which the fisherman had been driven.
Miles from neighbors, with an unbroken forest around them, the family suffered all the privations incident to pioneer life, often reduced to great extremities for the bare necessities of life.
Deprived of all church and school privileges, Oliver grew to manhood having never spent a day in school in his life, yet his desire for knowledge was such that he acquired what would be termed a fair common school education. He became a great reader of such books as came within his reach and stored his mind with good solid information.
He was of a religious turn of mind and for the last four years had been preaching in the United Brethren church. On the 6th day of April, 1895, while stationed at Shepherd, Mich., he had a stroke of paralysis on his left side, and for weeks his life was despaired of, but his strong constitution helped him to rally and he so far recovered as to be able to walk and help himself some but he never regained the use of his left hand. On Monday, April 6th, just a year from his first stroke, he was uncommonly cheerful and rode six miles during the day.
About nine o'clock in the evening he retired for the night, being at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. R. Dean. Shortly after retiring he had another very severe stroke of paralysis and was unconscious until death came to his relief, which was in about five hours after the stroke.
About five years ago he was married to Miss Ida Bloss, of Clarion, who survives him. He also leaves a daughter by a former marriage and five sisters to mourn his loss.
Oliver S. Horton, the youngest son of Samuel and Sophia Horton, was born in Toledo, May 5, 1853, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jas. R. Dean, at Elk Lake, Monday, April 6th, aged 42 years and 11 months.
He came to Northern Michigan with his parents and family in the summer of 1866?, being among the first settlers on Pine Lake, Charlevoix county, after the Mormons left there, making their home at what is know known as Horton's Bay on Pine Lake. When Samuel Horton went up Pine Lake with the small vessel that he came from Toledo in, the country around Pine Lake was an unbroken wilderness save a few small clearings the Mormons had deserted and from which the fisherman had been driven.
Miles from neighbors, with an unbroken forest around them, the family suffered all the privations incident to pioneer life, often reduced to great extremities for the bare necessities of life.
Deprived of all church and school privileges, Oliver grew to manhood having never spent a day in school in his life, yet his desire for knowledge was such that he acquired what would be termed a fair common school education. He became a great reader of such books as came within his reach and stored his mind with good solid information.
He was of a religious turn of mind and for the last four years had been preaching in the United Brethren church. On the 6th day of April, 1895, while stationed at Shepherd, Mich., he had a stroke of paralysis on his left side, and for weeks his life was despaired of, but his strong constitution helped him to rally and he so far recovered as to be able to walk and help himself some but he never regained the use of his left hand. On Monday, April 6th, just a year from his first stroke, he was uncommonly cheerful and rode six miles during the day.
About nine o'clock in the evening he retired for the night, being at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. R. Dean. Shortly after retiring he had another very severe stroke of paralysis and was unconscious until death came to his relief, which was in about five hours after the stroke.
About five years ago he was married to Miss Ida Bloss, of Clarion, who survives him. He also leaves a daughter by a former marriage and five sisters to mourn his loss.
~ Eva B. Buckmaster ~
Eva B. Buckmaster's Death Certificate stated that Eva's father was Isaac Buckmaster of Ohio, and Eva's mother's name was Mary Ashley, also of Ohio. Eva was born in Michigan and was 10 months old when she died in Chandler Township Charlevoix County on 10 June 1900. Eva died of "Measles with Bronchial Croup" as signed by J.R. Kay M.D. of Clarion MI. She was buried in the Chandler Cemetery.
~ A.R. Howard and John S. Howard ~
A.R. Howard's Death Certificate stated that A.R.'s father was John Howard of unknown origin, and A.R.'s mother's name was not known, but she was from Scotland. A.R. was born in Canada in about 1846 because he was 57 years 8 months and 29 days old when he died in Chandler Township Charlevoix County on 16 February 1903. A.R. died of Heart Disease as signed by Dr. Q.L. Ramsdell of Petoskey MI. He was buried in the West Chandler Cemetery with C. Johnson of Boyne Falls Michigan being the Undertaker. Margarette Howard of S. Clarion MI was the Informant. When he passed, A.R. had been married for 28 years and was the father of 8 children with 6 still living.
A.R. & Mary H. Howard Howard had a daughter Inah Howard born 26 August 1879 in Springvale [Not specific if Springvale Village or Township?] |
John S. Howard's Death Certificate stated that John S.'s father was Albert R. Howard of Canada, and John S.'s mother's name was Mary VanAllstien of Ohio. John S., an Engineer, was born in Boyne Falls MI on 6 June 1892 because he was 28 years 5 months and 19 days old when he died in Chandler Township Charlevoix County on 25 November 1920. John S. Howard died of Pulmonary Tuberculosis as signed by Dr. G.L. Conkle of Boyne City MI. He was buried 27 November 1920 in Chandler Township with H.L. Meyer of Boyne Falls Michigan being the Undertaker. Mary M. Howard of Boyne Falls MI was the Informant. John S. Howard was already widowed when he passed.
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~ Hazel Howard (1908 ~ 1925) ~
Hazel Lucy Howard died at only 17 years old of pulmonary tuberculosis which also took the life of her mother Mary Eldridge Howard in 1918. Hazel's father was Martin Howard.
Hazel was a cousin to JoAnn Howard Vargo [below on this same web page] because Hazel's father Martin Howard was a brother to JoAnn's grandfather Noah Howard. |
~ John Robert Kukila ~
"John Robert Kukila, 80
July 28, 2009
John Robert Kukila, 80, of Boyne Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Tendercare Gaylord Health and Rehab Center.
He was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Detroit, the only child of the late John I. and Senia E. (Mattson) Kukila. He was a graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit.
He attended Wayne State University for two and a half years until duty called for service in the United States Army during the Korean War. He served as a radar technician and was discharged in 1953.
After the war, he was an automobile dealer and skilled tool and die maker in Detroit. He decided to relocate his business to Northern Michigan in 1975. He remained in the area for the rest of his life.
He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, and enjoyed his vegetable gardens from which he willingly shared the produce. He was renowned and sought after for his various mechanical, welding, automotive and engine repair talents. He had a genius IQ and his brilliant and colorful conversations will be missed by all.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Dana) Basiliere of Essex, Vt., and Anne (Michael) Haibel of Cedar, Mich.; son, Eric Kukila, of Denver, Colo.; and six grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank his many friends, neighbors, and The Petoskey Club who all offered so much long-term enrichment, camaraderie and support. We applaud Tendercare Gaylord for their outstanding professional and compassionate care of our father during the last month of his life.
There will be a private family service. Interment will be in Howard Cemetery, Chandler Township.
The family would greatly appreciate memorial donations to NCCMH through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, Mich. 49734. Condolences through www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com.
'So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.'"
2009 ~ Petoskey News Review
July 28, 2009
John Robert Kukila, 80, of Boyne Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Tendercare Gaylord Health and Rehab Center.
He was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Detroit, the only child of the late John I. and Senia E. (Mattson) Kukila. He was a graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit.
He attended Wayne State University for two and a half years until duty called for service in the United States Army during the Korean War. He served as a radar technician and was discharged in 1953.
After the war, he was an automobile dealer and skilled tool and die maker in Detroit. He decided to relocate his business to Northern Michigan in 1975. He remained in the area for the rest of his life.
He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, and enjoyed his vegetable gardens from which he willingly shared the produce. He was renowned and sought after for his various mechanical, welding, automotive and engine repair talents. He had a genius IQ and his brilliant and colorful conversations will be missed by all.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Dana) Basiliere of Essex, Vt., and Anne (Michael) Haibel of Cedar, Mich.; son, Eric Kukila, of Denver, Colo.; and six grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank his many friends, neighbors, and The Petoskey Club who all offered so much long-term enrichment, camaraderie and support. We applaud Tendercare Gaylord for their outstanding professional and compassionate care of our father during the last month of his life.
There will be a private family service. Interment will be in Howard Cemetery, Chandler Township.
The family would greatly appreciate memorial donations to NCCMH through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, Mich. 49734. Condolences through www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com.
'So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.'"
2009 ~ Petoskey News Review
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John Kukila's resting spot for his ashes was marked out by Myron Matz at the request of John's niece.
John has a marker just to the west of the large maple toward the right side,
upon entering the Howard Cemetery.
John has a marker just to the west of the large maple toward the right side,
upon entering the Howard Cemetery.
~ Lottie Lighter ~
Lottie Lighter's Death Certificate stated that Lottie Lighter's parents were Henry and Laura Woodsmant? Hibbler, both of Canada. Lottie was born in Canada 17 August 1888 because she was 19 years 9 months and 1 day old when he died in Chandler Township Charlevoix County on 16 May 1908. Lottie died of Tubercular Peritonitis as signed by Dr. G.C. Conkle of Boyne Falls MI. She was buried 18 May 1908 in the Chandler Cemetery without a listed Undertaker. Frank Howard of Boyne Falls MI was the Informant. When she passed, she had been married for a couple of years and no children were shown as born to the couple.
~ Mother Edith Logan and Female Child Logan ~
(Father John M. Logan noted on Death Certificate)
(Father John M. Logan noted on Death Certificate)
The death certificate [above left] for Edith Logan stated that Edith was the daughter of H.P. Parsons of Ohio. Edith died 20 September 1906 from Dysentary and Child Birth as signed by Dr. G.C. Conkle of Boyne Falls MI. She was to be buried in Quincy Kentucky as noted by William B. Stackus of Boyne City MI. Edith was 38 years old when she died. She had married at 16 years old and had had 11 children, with 8 still living when Edith passed away. The death certificate [above right] for Female Baby Logan stated that the baby's parents were John M. [of Kentucky] and Edith Parsons Logan [of Ohio] had died of Dysentary like her mother Edith, following the baby's Premature Birth at 8 Months, as signed by Dr. Guy C. Conkle who was also the Informant. The baby died 22 September 1906, outliving her mother by two days. The baby was buried in West Chandler Cemetery on 22 September 1906. William Clark was the Registrar. The Baby Logan is in an unmarked grave as no tombstone is marked with the Logan name in the West Chandler/Howard Cemetery.
~ Joshua Clark "Josh" Lowery (1985 ~ 2002) ~
Joshua Clark Lowery, 17, of Walloon Lake died Oct. 29, 2002, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
Joshua was born June 18, 1985, in Petoskey, the son of John and Laurie (Wagenschutz) Lowery. He grew up in Walloon Lake and attended school in Petoskey. Joshua was currently a junior at Petoskey High School.
He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR races and working on vehicles. Joshua especially enjoyed his friends and family.
Survivors include his parents, John and Laurie Lowery, of Walloon Lake; his sister and brother, Jessica Lowery and John Lowery II, both at home; grandparents, Harold and Joanne Wagenschutz of Walloon Lake and Jim and JoAnne Vargo of Petoskey; great-grandmother, Zella Stewart, of Harbor Springs; several aunts and uncles, Jackie Lowery of Walloon Lake, Sally and Tom Hicks of Flint, Kenny and Crystal Howard of Boyne Falls, Randy and Linda Howard of Boyne Falls, Bill and Meribeth Kunkel of Scottsville, Clyde Wagenschutz of Petoskey, Ronnie and Jan Howard of Traverse City, Michael and Terrie Johnson of Petoskey, Camie Thorn of Petoskey, Steve and Shaunee McKenney of Petoskey, Kelli Wagenschutz of Texas, Danny Wagenschutz of Walloon Lake, David and Belle Wagenschutz of Walloon Lake; great uncle and aunt, Dennis and Mickie Howard of Boyne Falls; and many cousins.
The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Walloon Lake Community Church. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with pastor Jeff Ellis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Joshua was born June 18, 1985, in Petoskey, the son of John and Laurie (Wagenschutz) Lowery. He grew up in Walloon Lake and attended school in Petoskey. Joshua was currently a junior at Petoskey High School.
He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR races and working on vehicles. Joshua especially enjoyed his friends and family.
Survivors include his parents, John and Laurie Lowery, of Walloon Lake; his sister and brother, Jessica Lowery and John Lowery II, both at home; grandparents, Harold and Joanne Wagenschutz of Walloon Lake and Jim and JoAnne Vargo of Petoskey; great-grandmother, Zella Stewart, of Harbor Springs; several aunts and uncles, Jackie Lowery of Walloon Lake, Sally and Tom Hicks of Flint, Kenny and Crystal Howard of Boyne Falls, Randy and Linda Howard of Boyne Falls, Bill and Meribeth Kunkel of Scottsville, Clyde Wagenschutz of Petoskey, Ronnie and Jan Howard of Traverse City, Michael and Terrie Johnson of Petoskey, Camie Thorn of Petoskey, Steve and Shaunee McKenney of Petoskey, Kelli Wagenschutz of Texas, Danny Wagenschutz of Walloon Lake, David and Belle Wagenschutz of Walloon Lake; great uncle and aunt, Dennis and Mickie Howard of Boyne Falls; and many cousins.
The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Walloon Lake Community Church. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with pastor Jeff Ellis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
~ William Adolphus Major ~
The death certificate for William Adolphus Major stated that William Adolphus Major was the son of Adolph B. Major of Canada nad Ida Harding of Iowa Major. William died 18 July 1904 from Hydrocephalus at 1 year 8 months 18 days as signed by Dr. A.N. Howe of Boyne Falls MI. William's father was the informant. He was buried in Chandler Cemetery, but neither a gravesite nor a marker can be identified in 2013. William had been born 30 October 1902. S.W. Dana of Clarion MI was the Undertaker. The Death Certificate was signed 19 July 1904 by C.D. Osborn, the Registrar.
~ Mary Martin ~
The death certificate for Mary Martin stated that Mary Martin was the daughter of John Martin of Michigan. Mary died 28 March 1907 from Pneumonia as signed by Dr. G.C. Conkle of Boyne Falls MI who was also the Informant. She was buried in West Chandler Cemetery, but neither a gravesite nor a marker can be identified in 2013. Mary was a mere 1 month and 24 days old when she died, having been born 4 February 1907. William H. Clark was the Registrar.
~ Ernest and Amelia Friedrick Matz Sr. ~
Ernest "Ernie" (1885-1933) & Amelia Friedrick Matz (1891-1928) are both buried in the Howard Cemetery Chandler Township Charlevoix County MI. They had four children: 1] Leonard "Leo" married Lois Clark 2] Ernest married Darlene 3] Gustave "Gus" married Georgia Penfold 4] Elmer.
Ernie and Amelia's daughter Natalie Matz was born 14 September 1911 and passed away 11 April 1917... Her marker is in the Howard Family Cemetery.
Ernie and Amelia Matz had a "Still Born Daughter" 9 November 1922 with a marker placed in the Howard Family Cemetery.
Ernis and Amelia Matz had a "Still Born Don" 30 January 1926 with a marker placed in the Howard Family Cemetery.
[See photos of children's tombstones below].
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Leonard Leopold Matz, 85
Leonard Leopold Matz, 85, of Petoskey, died Feb. 5, 1999. at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today, Monday, Feb. 8, at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey. The Rev. David Brantley officiated. Burial will be in Boyne Valley Township Cemetery.
Leonard was born Nov. 1, 1913, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Ernest and Amelia (Fredrick) Matz. He grew up in Chandler Township, where he attended school.
On Aug. 23, 1936, he married Lois Iola Clark in Boyne City. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1990.
Leonard worked as a lineman for Top O’ Michigan Rural Electric Co., for more than 25 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Boyne Falls Methodist Church and later the First Methodist Church of Petoskey.
He was most recently a member of the Alanson Church of the Nazarene.
Leonard loved to tell stories and enjoyed deer hunting.
He is survived by his children, Donald L. Matz of Gaylord, Jean Versput of Grand Rapids, Judith L. Matz of Grand Rapids, Joyce L. Garrett of Overland Park, Kan., and Keith B. Matz of Petoskey; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elmer Matz of Belmont, Mich.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leonard Matz memorial fund.
~ Petoskey News Review 8 February 1999
Leo and Lois Clark Matz had a son Jerry L. Matz born 19 July 1939 and died as an infant 3 August 1939, with a marker in the Howard Family Cemetery [See photo of tombstone below].
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Ernest Matz Jr. Rites Today
Services were held today from Stone Funeral Home for Ernest E. Matz, 52, who died Saturday at Lockwood-MacDonald Hospital. He had been a patient there for about 11 days.
Rev. Harrold Messer officiated and interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
He was born September 18, 1917 in Chandler Twp., Charlevoix county and attended Chandler Township Unit School.
On May 10, 1958 he married Darline E. Grams in Cheboygan.
Mr. Matz was a veteran of World War II. He served with General Patton as a Staff Sgt. in the Third Army Engineering Corps in the European theatre.
Mr. Matz was an active sportsman and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2462, Petoskey.
For 22 years he was employed at Penn-Dixie Cement Plant and recently worked for the City of Petoskey.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, David at home; three daughters, Lily, Shirley and Tina, all at home; three brothers, Leonard, of Petoskey; Gustave, of Chandler Twp. and Elmer of Rockford.
~ Petoskey News Review 3 November 1969
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Gustave R. Matz, 74
Gustave R. Matz, 74, of Chandler Township, died March 29, 1994, at Northern Michigan Hospital.
Funeral will be 2 p.m Friday, April 1, at the Walloon Lake Community Church. The Revs. Rodney Ward and Jeff Ellis will officiate. Burial will take place in Boyne Valley Township Cemetery.
Mr. Matz was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Chandler Township, the son of Ernest and Amelia Matz. He grew up and attended school in Chandler Township.
On Sept. 4, 1941, he married Georgia Penfold in Boyne City. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1991.
Mr. Matz served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had been a farmer all of his life and had also worked at Boyne Mountain and Thunder Mountain where he was head of maintenance. He had also worked at Boyne City Tannery.
Mr. Matz loved the outdoors and hunting. He was a member of the Northern Michigan Beef Breeders.
He attended the Walloon Lake Community Church. Survivors include three daughters, Marjorie Drenth and her husband, Ed, of East Jordan, Beverly Hoeksema and her husband, Gary, of East Jordan, and Karen Doublestein and her husband, Jeff, of Allegan; one son, Myron Matz and his wife, Kimberly, of Chandler Township; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, Leonard Matz of Petoskey and Elmer Matz of Grand Rapids.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m Thursday, March 31, at the Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey.
~ Petoskey News Review 30 March 1994
Ernie and Amelia's daughter Natalie Matz was born 14 September 1911 and passed away 11 April 1917... Her marker is in the Howard Family Cemetery.
Ernie and Amelia Matz had a "Still Born Daughter" 9 November 1922 with a marker placed in the Howard Family Cemetery.
Ernis and Amelia Matz had a "Still Born Don" 30 January 1926 with a marker placed in the Howard Family Cemetery.
[See photos of children's tombstones below].
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Leonard Leopold Matz, 85
Leonard Leopold Matz, 85, of Petoskey, died Feb. 5, 1999. at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today, Monday, Feb. 8, at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey. The Rev. David Brantley officiated. Burial will be in Boyne Valley Township Cemetery.
Leonard was born Nov. 1, 1913, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Ernest and Amelia (Fredrick) Matz. He grew up in Chandler Township, where he attended school.
On Aug. 23, 1936, he married Lois Iola Clark in Boyne City. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1990.
Leonard worked as a lineman for Top O’ Michigan Rural Electric Co., for more than 25 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Boyne Falls Methodist Church and later the First Methodist Church of Petoskey.
He was most recently a member of the Alanson Church of the Nazarene.
Leonard loved to tell stories and enjoyed deer hunting.
He is survived by his children, Donald L. Matz of Gaylord, Jean Versput of Grand Rapids, Judith L. Matz of Grand Rapids, Joyce L. Garrett of Overland Park, Kan., and Keith B. Matz of Petoskey; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elmer Matz of Belmont, Mich.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leonard Matz memorial fund.
~ Petoskey News Review 8 February 1999
Leo and Lois Clark Matz had a son Jerry L. Matz born 19 July 1939 and died as an infant 3 August 1939, with a marker in the Howard Family Cemetery [See photo of tombstone below].
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Ernest Matz Jr. Rites Today
Services were held today from Stone Funeral Home for Ernest E. Matz, 52, who died Saturday at Lockwood-MacDonald Hospital. He had been a patient there for about 11 days.
Rev. Harrold Messer officiated and interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
He was born September 18, 1917 in Chandler Twp., Charlevoix county and attended Chandler Township Unit School.
On May 10, 1958 he married Darline E. Grams in Cheboygan.
Mr. Matz was a veteran of World War II. He served with General Patton as a Staff Sgt. in the Third Army Engineering Corps in the European theatre.
Mr. Matz was an active sportsman and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2462, Petoskey.
For 22 years he was employed at Penn-Dixie Cement Plant and recently worked for the City of Petoskey.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, David at home; three daughters, Lily, Shirley and Tina, all at home; three brothers, Leonard, of Petoskey; Gustave, of Chandler Twp. and Elmer of Rockford.
~ Petoskey News Review 3 November 1969
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Gustave R. Matz, 74
Gustave R. Matz, 74, of Chandler Township, died March 29, 1994, at Northern Michigan Hospital.
Funeral will be 2 p.m Friday, April 1, at the Walloon Lake Community Church. The Revs. Rodney Ward and Jeff Ellis will officiate. Burial will take place in Boyne Valley Township Cemetery.
Mr. Matz was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Chandler Township, the son of Ernest and Amelia Matz. He grew up and attended school in Chandler Township.
On Sept. 4, 1941, he married Georgia Penfold in Boyne City. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1991.
Mr. Matz served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had been a farmer all of his life and had also worked at Boyne Mountain and Thunder Mountain where he was head of maintenance. He had also worked at Boyne City Tannery.
Mr. Matz loved the outdoors and hunting. He was a member of the Northern Michigan Beef Breeders.
He attended the Walloon Lake Community Church. Survivors include three daughters, Marjorie Drenth and her husband, Ed, of East Jordan, Beverly Hoeksema and her husband, Gary, of East Jordan, and Karen Doublestein and her husband, Jeff, of Allegan; one son, Myron Matz and his wife, Kimberly, of Chandler Township; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, Leonard Matz of Petoskey and Elmer Matz of Grand Rapids.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m Thursday, March 31, at the Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey.
~ Petoskey News Review 30 March 1994
Tombstone Above and Death Certificate Below: Jerry Lee Matz died in 1939
from a "Congenital Heart Disease" with heart failure.
from a "Congenital Heart Disease" with heart failure.
~ Angeline Miller ~
The death certificate for Angeline Miller stated that Angeline Miller, a housewife, was the daughter of Charles and Catherine Shaw. Angeline was born in Ohio. Angeline died 1 December 1900 from an "Old Ulcer of Colon and Heart Failure" as signed by Dr. Guy L. Laraway of Boyne Falls MI. She was buried in Chandler Cemetery No. 1 on 2 December 1900, but neither a gravesite nor a marker can be identified in 2013. The Reporter was M.C. Miller of Dot MI. Angeline was about 40 years old when she died, so she was born about 1860. Angeline had married when 18 years old, and had had 4 children with all 4 still living in 1900. [The death certificate does state for Place of Burial: "Cemetery NOT Chandler".
~ Ina Howard Skelton and Infant ~
The death certificate for Ina Howard Skelton stated that Ina Howard Skelton, a housewife, was the daughter of Bert and Mary VanAlstine Howard, and was born in Michigan. Ina's grandfather and father's death certificates are posted above as A.R. Howard and John S. Howard. Ina died 19 April 1900 from "Purpural Fever" as signed by Dr. G.E. Reycraft of Petoskey MI. She was buried in Chandler Cemetery on 22 April 1900, but neither a gravesite nor a marker can be identified in 2013. The Reporter and Undertaker was N.J. Stone of Petoskey MI. Ina was 19 years 4 months 6 days old when she died, as she was born 25 August 1880.
The death certificate for the Infant of John and Ina Howard Skelton stated that the infant was born and died 9 April 1900. So, it appears that the infant's mother Ina died 10 days later from "Purpural Fever."
The death certificate for the Infant of John and Ina Howard Skelton stated that the infant was born and died 9 April 1900. So, it appears that the infant's mother Ina died 10 days later from "Purpural Fever."
~ UNKNOWN ~
(No Visible Markings)
(No Visible Markings)
A one-time Chandler resident told the following regarding this broken tombstone: This was a concrete cross made by Mr. McCall who lived next to the cemetery. Three McCall babies, not triplets, but born separately, were buried in that location.
~ JoAnn M. Howard Vargo (1934 ~ 2010) ~
JoAnn M. Vargo
JoAnn M. Vargo, 75 of Petoskey died Sept. 4, 2010 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday Sept. 10 at Stone Funeral Home, Rev. David Behling will officiate and burial will be in Howard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services at Stone Funeral Home.
JoAnn was born December 6, 1934 on Chandler Hill to John and Bernice (Spaniak) Howard. She grew up in Chandler Township and attended the Chandler Township School; she also attended St. Francis Xavier School and was a graduate of Petoskey High School. Following high school she enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving for three years.
She returned to Petoskey where she married James Vargo, together raising seven children. JoAnn was employed with Northern Michigan Hospital for more than 33 years working in outpatient registration, retiring in 1997.
JoAnn was an animal lover and spent countless hours watching birds. She was a family historian and enjoyed crochet.
She is survived by her husband James and their seven children, John Lowery, Jackie (Lowery) Slanina, Jimmy Vargo, Leslie Vargo, Vickie Vargo, Theresa Vargo and Danny Vargo. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her surviving siblings include, brothers, Jerry, Jack, Dennis (Mickie) Howard and sister, Pat (Jim) Kitchen as well as several nieces and nephews.
JoAnn M. Vargo, 75 of Petoskey died Sept. 4, 2010 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday Sept. 10 at Stone Funeral Home, Rev. David Behling will officiate and burial will be in Howard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services at Stone Funeral Home.
JoAnn was born December 6, 1934 on Chandler Hill to John and Bernice (Spaniak) Howard. She grew up in Chandler Township and attended the Chandler Township School; she also attended St. Francis Xavier School and was a graduate of Petoskey High School. Following high school she enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving for three years.
She returned to Petoskey where she married James Vargo, together raising seven children. JoAnn was employed with Northern Michigan Hospital for more than 33 years working in outpatient registration, retiring in 1997.
JoAnn was an animal lover and spent countless hours watching birds. She was a family historian and enjoyed crochet.
She is survived by her husband James and their seven children, John Lowery, Jackie (Lowery) Slanina, Jimmy Vargo, Leslie Vargo, Vickie Vargo, Theresa Vargo and Danny Vargo. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her surviving siblings include, brothers, Jerry, Jack, Dennis (Mickie) Howard and sister, Pat (Jim) Kitchen as well as several nieces and nephews.
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JoAnn Howard Vargo was not blood-related to the A.R. Howard, or the John S. Howard, both posted above.
The A.R. Howard and John S. Howard Family Lines were from Canada,
without Howard Family Connections to JoAnn Howard Vargo.
JoAnn Howard Vargo's Howard Line was from Eastern Kentucky.
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JoAnn Howard Vargo was not blood-related to the A.R. Howard, or the John S. Howard, both posted above.
The A.R. Howard and John S. Howard Family Lines were from Canada,
without Howard Family Connections to JoAnn Howard Vargo.
JoAnn Howard Vargo's Howard Line was from Eastern Kentucky.
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James J. Vargo
June 8, 1934 ~ December 29, 2017 (age 83)
James J. Vargo, 83 of Petoskey passed away Dec. 29, 2017 at his residence in Petoskey. A service of remembrance will take place at Chandler Hill Cemetery this coming May.
Jim was born June 8, 1934 in Petoskey to George A. and Mary K (Rostar) Vargo. He grew up in Petoskey and attended St. Francis Xavier School.
During his high school years, he worked at Saks Fifth Avenue and in 1952 he went to Flint MI and worked for Fisher Body. A few years later with a wife and two kids he decided to return to Petoskey where he picked up a paintbrush for the next 40 years. He was a painter by trade and painted both the north and south towers of the Mackinac Bridge, the local College, schools, hospitals, and business, including private homes.
He enjoyed feeding his local wildlife backyard visitors, ma & pa cardinal, a rabbit he affectionately called the lawn mower along with squirrels and deer from time to time. He was also an avid reader who enjoyed the outdoors with off road-motor biking, fishing, boating, and tinkering with cars.
On April 24, 1954 he married his first wife Marciel (Woodruff) Vargo together they had five children. On April 25, 1969 he married his second wife JoAnn Lowery (Howard) Vargo, adding two more to his family.
He is survived by six children Leslie Vargo, James Vargo Jr., Victoria Vargo, Teresa Vargo, John Lowery and Jackie (Lowery) Slanina, and by 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. His surviving siblings include, Brother George and Sister Nellie as well as many nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his former wife Marciel, by his second wife JoAnn and by his son Daniel Vargo on July 25, 2011.
A graveside service is planned for 2p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Howard Cemetery in Chandler Township. Family and friends are also welcome to share memories or offer condolences online at www.stonefuneralhome.com
June 8, 1934 ~ December 29, 2017 (age 83)
James J. Vargo, 83 of Petoskey passed away Dec. 29, 2017 at his residence in Petoskey. A service of remembrance will take place at Chandler Hill Cemetery this coming May.
Jim was born June 8, 1934 in Petoskey to George A. and Mary K (Rostar) Vargo. He grew up in Petoskey and attended St. Francis Xavier School.
During his high school years, he worked at Saks Fifth Avenue and in 1952 he went to Flint MI and worked for Fisher Body. A few years later with a wife and two kids he decided to return to Petoskey where he picked up a paintbrush for the next 40 years. He was a painter by trade and painted both the north and south towers of the Mackinac Bridge, the local College, schools, hospitals, and business, including private homes.
He enjoyed feeding his local wildlife backyard visitors, ma & pa cardinal, a rabbit he affectionately called the lawn mower along with squirrels and deer from time to time. He was also an avid reader who enjoyed the outdoors with off road-motor biking, fishing, boating, and tinkering with cars.
On April 24, 1954 he married his first wife Marciel (Woodruff) Vargo together they had five children. On April 25, 1969 he married his second wife JoAnn Lowery (Howard) Vargo, adding two more to his family.
He is survived by six children Leslie Vargo, James Vargo Jr., Victoria Vargo, Teresa Vargo, John Lowery and Jackie (Lowery) Slanina, and by 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. His surviving siblings include, Brother George and Sister Nellie as well as many nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his former wife Marciel, by his second wife JoAnn and by his son Daniel Vargo on July 25, 2011.
A graveside service is planned for 2p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Howard Cemetery in Chandler Township. Family and friends are also welcome to share memories or offer condolences online at www.stonefuneralhome.com
~ Eva Eda Webb ~
The death certificate for Eva Eda Webb stated that Eva Eda Webb was the daughter of Green and Margaret Broughton Webb, both of Ohio. Eva was born in Michigan and died 30 December 1906 from "Failed Heart" as signed by Dr. G.C. Conkle of Boyne Falls MI who was also the Informant. Eva Eda Webb was buried in West Chandler Cemetery on 31 December 1906, but neither a gravesite nor a marker can be identified in 2013. Eva was born 29 December 1906, so she lived just one day. William Clark was the Registrar.
Eva's parents were noted on Find-A-Grave as Jack H. Webb and Margaret Broughton Webb. Interesting that of Eva's siblings, Cobb Mitchell (like the area railroad) Webb was born in Wolverine, Cheboygan County, Michigan. The other siblings of Eva and Cobb were born in Ohio.
Eva's parents were noted on Find-A-Grave as Jack H. Webb and Margaret Broughton Webb. Interesting that of Eva's siblings, Cobb Mitchell (like the area railroad) Webb was born in Wolverine, Cheboygan County, Michigan. The other siblings of Eva and Cobb were born in Ohio.