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Henry Persels, Binghamton NY Isaac Conklin Persels James Parsels Mrs. Laura A. Persels Lester L Parsels Wm. Davis Whitmore Isaac Conklin Persels was born in the state of New York, Nov 5, 1817. Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charley Correll, Jan 6, 1913. Had he lived until his next birthday he would have been ninety-six years old. Born at the close of James Madison's administration he has been a citizen of our Republic during its early struggles and weakness and has witnessed its growth into a nation of power and influence. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Clarissa Bosworth, of the state of Mass. To them nine children were born. Two died young, two died after they had reached mature manhood. Five children survive him: Henry Persels, Binghamton, NY, Mrs. Cynthia Hertz, Perry, Mo., Roland Persels, Perry, Mo., Mrs. Mary Correll, Perry, Mo., Herbert Persels, Cheyanne, Colo. He came west with his family in 1856 and located in Grundy, Co., Ill. He moved to Iowa in 1892. For the two years just past he has been living with his children in and near Perry., Mo. His second marriage was to Miss Mary Blake in Illinois. Mr. Persels was a member of the Baptist church, in which he served as deacon for a number of years. A man of strong character, possessed of energy and will power, he prospered materially and was always identified with every movement for the public good. He gave liberally to religious and educational institutions and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Charley Correll, Wednesday morning , at eleven o'clock by Rev. J.H. Coil, pastor of the Christian church, Perry, Mo., and his two sons, Roland and Herbert left with the body on the evening train for Emington, Ill, where he will be buried by the side of the mother of his children in Broughton cemetery. His has been a long and useful service. The Enterprise extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Laura A. Claver-Persels was born in Grundy Co. Ill, near Dwight, February 16, 1849. Died at her home in Osceola, Iowa April 2, 1904, being fifty-five years , ... month and sixteen days of age. She was the third child of a family of five, all of whom survive her. Her father died when she was but a child, and her mother died in 1893. Mrs. Persels was educated and married in Grundy Co. Ill., She was married to Roland Persels at Gardner, Ill., October 19, 1871. This union is broken by her untimely death. She was the mother of four children, three sons and one daughter, of whom the two eldest a boy and girl died in early childhood. Two sons survive their mother. Burdette R. of Omaha, Nebraska, and Arthur F. of this place. The first sixteen years of her married life was spent in Livingston Co. Ill, where all her children were born. From there the family moved to Emengton, Ill, where they resided four years, moving thence to Champaigne Co. Ill, where they remained until some eight years ago when they came to Osceola. Sister Persels professed faith in Christ in 1878 taking membership in the Congregational church in Livingston Co. Ill. After moving to Champaign Co. she united with the Christian church at Fisher, Ill. When she came to Osceola she became a member with this congregation and remained faithful to the vows until death, her last Lord's day on earth finding her in her usual place in the church. Mrs., Persels has been a great sufferer during the latter part of her life, having suffered partial blindness and helplessness by paralysis albuminous poisoning, about twenty...years ago, and has suffered from its effects continually since. She was aware that the end might come to her at any time during all those years, yet she toiled patiently on, trying to do her duty to family, neighbor and God. Mrs. Persels was a devoted wife and mother, thinking only of making the members of her family happy by doing some unselfish act of blessing. She was enabled to complete the Chautauquau course by taking notes while her husband read to her. She loved the beautiful artistic and noble, she was a finely tempered woman that sought only the elevation of humanity, and hence she was a ministering spirit of kindness until hindered from such labor of love by her own illness. Her death came very suddenly, her husband noticed that she was not been quite so well for the last few days, yet she was about as usual. She attended the lecture Friday evening, returned home complaining of being tired and out of breath. After retiring she asked to be helped into a chair, and in a few moments was dead, passing to her reward without a struggle. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday, April 4th, at two P.M. Many beautiful flowers, tokens of respect were placed
upon her coffin. She was laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery. He was married to Sarah Amelia Persels, March 28, 1858, who died July 20, 1882. To this union were born two children, a boy who died in Ma5rch 1878 at the age of 18 years, and Sarah Frances who was married in February 1891 to J. H. Hertz. Mr. Whitmore was also married to Mrs. Mary C. Charlton, Dec 20, 1883. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1896. The broken home was then given up and he went to Osceola, Iowa in 1896 to live with his daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Hertz. Mr. Whitmore loved to travel and in the last few summers has made regular trips to various places. This summer was spent in Chautauqua, NY and with his nephew and two nieces to Boston. It was at the latter place that the end came as suddenly on Monday morning, Sept 11, 1905. He was a genial, a kind man and made friend where ever he went. In religious matters, he was a loyal Presbyterian. He united with the Gardner Presbyterian church in 1875 and continued such until his removal in 1896. He served the church as an elder from 1876 to 1896 and was also church treasurer for a few years. The Sabbath school elected him superintendent in which office he served faithfully for some years. His life always spoke for his belief. He was known as a Christian in town and his services, zeal, influence and interests in the Kingdom of God prove the sincerity of his intentions. He lived a good life and is entitled to a good man's reward. His physical condition has been such in the last few years that he ever thought of his end.
It made life more valuable to him and fitted him better for its end. He has gone from us not
to be forgotten but the more to be remembered. In the Father's House of many mansions we trust
he is and may our lives be such that we too shall have such a place and meet him there.
AGED BUSINESS MAN OF CITY DIED Henry Persels Passes Away at His Home on Oak Street Henry Persels, died Saturday evening at 10 o'clock at his home, 153 Oak street, after a long and serious Illness. Mr. Persels, who, until his retirement from business, about two years ago, was a prominent factor in the commercial life of the city, was 77 years old. He was the senior member of the firm of Persels, Nichols & Mack, doing business here for about 45 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War and member of Bartlett Post, as well as a member and Past Grand of Calumet Lodge, I.O.O.F. Mr. Persels had taken a prominent part in the patriotic and fraternal activities of the city. He is survived by his wife and two step-children, Louise M. Terry and William B. Terry; two brothers, Roland Persels of Kansas City, Mo., and Herbert Persels of Osceola, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Amos Hart and Mrs. Charles Carroll of Perry, Mo., and two grandchildren, Mrs. Maurice Valentine and Harry J. Terry of this city. The funeral will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Burial will be in Floral Part. Members of the Joseph J. Bartlett Post. G.A.R. are requested to attend the funeral of Comrade Henry Persels at his late residence, 153 Oak street, Tuesday at 3 p.m. TO ATTEND FUNERAL The members of Calumet Lodge, 62 I.O.O.F., are requested to meet at the lodge rooms, 39 Chenango street, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. to attend the funeral of their late brother, Henry Persels. Wear caps and badges.
Onsted - Lester L Parsel, 69, of 6600 Springville Hwy., Onsted, died Tuesday at Bixby Hospital in Adrian after a long period of failing health. He was born September 12, 1911 in Franklin Township, Lenawee County, the son of William M. and Vilora E. (Gibbs) Parsels. He married Ella L. Davis June 29, 1931 at Bowling Green, Ohio. She survives. Mr. Parsels lived most of his life in the Tipton and Onsted areas. He retired from Tecumseh Products in 1971 after working 24 years with the company. Mr. Parsels also farmed. Surviving besides his widow are one son, Vernard Parsels of Onsted; three grandchildren, and two brothers, Floyd Parsels of Jackson and Leo Parsels of Sarasota, Fls. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Services will be held at 1 pm Saturday in the Dunn Chapel of the Brown-VanHemert Funeral Home in Onsted. The Rev. Lawrence Cox will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday and Friday. Burial will be in Tipton Cemetery. Adrian Daily Telegram, Wednesday, November 5, 1980
James Parsels, an old Fairfield resident, was buried last Wednesday in Fairfield cemetery. His age was 79. Adrian Michigan Daily Times and Expositor, September 15, 1899
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