The Hartford Courant (CT)
June 11, 1997KING. Emma C. (Currier) King, 90, formerly of Dowd Avenue, Canton, wife of the late Rev. Charles G. King, former pastor of the Mittineague Congregational Church, died Monday, (June 9, 1997) at Avon Health Center.
She was born August 30, 1906 in Langdon, NH, daughter of the late Marshall and Florence (Weber) Currier and had lived in West Springfield, MA most of her life prior to moving to Canton three years ago.
She was a graduate of Washburn University, Topeka, KS and a member of the Ramapogu e Womens Club, the Mittineague Congregational Church and Womens Guild and a board member for the town library all in West Springfield.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John A. and Linda King of Canton, James D. and Sandra King of Riverview, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Jim Morholt of Canton; seven grandchildren and six great- grandchildren; a niece, Donna Stewart of Fairborn, OH.
Union-News (Springfield, MA)
June 12, 2000John Austin King, 61, of this town, died Saturday at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford.
He worked at Advest Inc. for 32 years and was a vice president and manager of corporate accounting. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was a 1961 graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor's degree in business administration and a major in management. He played in the school's marching band. He lived in Canton for 26 years and performed with the Connecticut Operatic Company. He was the treasurer of the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation, a member of the Mountain Laurel Ski Club and a Little League umpire.
He leaves his wife, the former Linda Cibroski; a son, Scott A.; a daughter, Deborah L. King; a brother, James D.; and a sister, Ruth K. Morholt.
Battle Creek Enquirer
February 1, 1961MARSHALL - Mrs. Florence L. May, 70, pf 715 E. Mansion St., Marshall, the widow of Jules S. May, died early today at her residence.
She was born in Marshall, the daughter of Gilbert and Nellie J. (Webber) Lathrop.
She married Mr. May in 1028 in New York City. He died in 1938. Mrs. May returned to Marshall 20 years ago.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Bates (Elizabeth) Arnold, Miss Laura Lathrop, and Mrs. Leon (Louise) Place all of Marshall and several nieces and nephews.
Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home
Jane Levett, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, 300 Baker St., Plymouth, a resident of Plymouth since 1956, coming from Allegan, Michigan, has died.
Jane died on Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at 8:05 a.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, Plymouth. She was 77 years old.
Her enduring strength and courage, her dedication to the highest principles and her willingness to help those around her, will be long remembered by her family and friends.
She was born Betty Jane Arnold on July 25, 1923, in Marshall, Mich., the daughter of Bates W. and Elizabeth Arnold. She graduated from Marshall, Mich. High School with the class of 1941. She attended Michigan State University, which is where she met Milan J. Levett, her husband.
Their 56th wedding anniversary would have been on July 7, 2001. The couple was married in Junction City, Kansas, where Milan, in the service at the time, was stationed.
Jane was active in the family business from 1960 to 1980. She served as the Center Township Assessor of Marshall County from 1983 to 1995 and remained involved in the Republican Party.
Her family and friends were important to Jane. She was a wonderful cook and excellent baker and enjoyed sharing this gift with her friends and church. She enjoyed traveling and watching athletic events. A longtime active member of the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, Jane was involved in many church groups and activities, freely giving of her time to worthy causes. For many years she served on the church Memorial Committee.
Jane is survived by her husband, Milan, and by a daughter, Sue A. and Dick Stinson, Plymouth, and a grandson, Eric Stinson, Crawfordsville, Ind. Two sons and their families also survive: Mark A., and Marabeth Levett of Columbus, Ind., and their three daughters: Jenny Levett, Indianapolis, Amy and Mitch Unger, Evanston, Ill., and Megan Levett, Columbus, Ind. Paul E. Levett and his daughter, Whitney and son, Adam, all of Plymouth, survive as well. A sister- in- law, Gloria Arnold of Marshall, Mich., and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Her brother Edward Arnold preceded her in death.
Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home
Milan J. Levett, World War II veteran, businessman, public servant, and father, died on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was 92 years old.
Milan was optimistic, used common sense, and believed in the value of hard work. Along with his Christian faith, these traits were apparent in all areas of his life.
Milan was born on August 30, 1925, in Allegan, Michigan, to Leo and Frieda Levett. At age 16, he bought and began farming his grandfather's farm, having decided that having his own farm had a better future than bagging groceries at the local grocery store. Milan was the first member of his family to graduate high school. He attended a summer agricultural program at Michigan State University, which is where he met his wife of 55 years, Betty Jane Arnold. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and joined the 7th Calvalry, which was to be part of the invasion of Japan but became part of the U.S. occupation forces in Japan. After the war, through the G.I. bill, he took classes in agriculture at the Allegan Veterans Institute. Milan valued education and instilled the importance of that in his three children. He was extremely proud that all of his children and grandchildren are college graduates.
Milan farmed until 1956, when he joined Allis Chalmers as a blockman for northern Indiana and moved to Plymouth, where he lived for 62 years. Milan eventually started and operated his own agricultural supply company, M. Levett Inc., for 19 years. He later was appointed as the Marshall County Highway Superintendent. He closed out his business career as the state sales representative for Great Lakes Chemical. He worked until he was 80.
Milan was an active civic volunteer and leader, with membership and leadership positions in Rotary, Freemasons, Scottish Rite, and Marshall County Historical Society. He served 10 years as an elected Republican on the County Council and was a 62-year member of the First United Methodist Church.
Milan and Jane enjoyed attending their children's high school and college athletic events, which gave Milan the opportunity to meet new friends and share his multitude of stories and experiences. Milan never met a stranger.
Milan is survived by a daughter, Sue A. (Dick) Stinson, of Plymouth, two sons, Mark A. (Marabeth) Levett of Columbus, Indiana, and Paul E. (Judy Eck) Levett of Niles, Michigan. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His brother, Richard Levett, also survives.
His wife, Betty Jane Levett, preceded him in death.
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Gloria L. Arnold, 81, of Marshall, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Whispering Pine Meadows Adult Foster Care Home.
Mrs. Arnold was born on October 3, 1930, in Springport to Hoyle and Agnes (Winegar) McMurtrie. She graduated from Parma Schools in 1947. On October 30, 1953, she married Edward L. Arnold at the North Parma Church. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1986.
Mrs. Arnold owned and operated the Dug Out restaurant in Marshall for several years. She also cooked for the Emily Andrus Home in Battle Creek for many years. Her cooking was enjoyed by many when she would cater to the Lions Club, a wedding or helping organize the kitchen at the Marshall United Methodist Church. Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Marshall United Methodist Church where she took part in many different groups at the church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Arnold enjoyed traveling, gardening, and working in her flower garden. She especially enjoyed cooking at her home for friends and family.
She is survived by her two sons: Bruce (Debbie) Arnold, and Rex (Kelli) Arnold all of Marshall, daughter-in-law Robin Arnold, three grandchildren Ben Arnold, Rebecca Arnold, both of Marshall, and Katharine Arnold of Omaha, Nebraska. She is also survived by her sister Janet Towns of Eaton Rapids, three brothers Calvin McMurtrie, Wesley McMurtrie, both of Parma, and Doug McMurtrie of Grayling.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son John Arnold, daughter Mary Arnold, and brother Eugene McMurtrie.
Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME)
December 18, 2019BOTISFIELD � Ina H. Nurmi, 93, longterm resident of Otisfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, after a long battle with dementia at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, Derry, N.H.
She was born in Oxford on July 18, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Grace Lamb Hirst.
She was a 1943 graduate of Oxford High School.
She was married for 62 years to her loving husband, Oiva Nurmi. Ina loved her family and there were many memories made and holidays shared surrounded by her family at the Hirst/Nurmi Family Farmhouse in Otisfield.
Ina was an active member of the Finnish-American Heritage Society and helped co-chair many public suppers with her husband, Oiva, at the Finnish-American Hall in West Paris. She played piano at the East Otisfield Church while her late aunt, Ethel Hirst, sang. She was a great cook, known for her Nissua bread and molasses cookies. She loved gardening and bird watching with Oiva. As well, she kept busy canning and doing crosswords, jumbles and word searches. Ina loved to watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and spoiling her cat Wilbur. She will be truly missed by so many.
Ina is survived by her daughter, Linda Andrews; daughter-in-law, Marilee Nurmi; sister-in-law, Barbara Nurmi-Payne; grandchildren, Robert (Robbie) Bonney, Angel Bonney, Amy Bonney, Brian Bonney, Tracy (Andrews) Blevens, Laurie (Andrews) Hobbs, Sonia (Andrews) Browne, and "Her Twins", Hillary (Nurmi) Kakhonen and Heather Nurmi; as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Oiva Nurmi; her first husband, Merton Bonney; her sons, James Bonney and Thomas Nurmi; her brother, John Hirst; her sister, Pearl (Hirst) Vining; and her grandson, Troy W. Andrews. Ina will rest with her husband, Oiva, as she requested.
The Bridgton News
December 23, 2010SOUTH PARIS - Oiva Arvo Nurmi, 87, of Otisfield, died on Monday, Dec. 20, at Market Square Health Care, where he had resided since September.
Born in Waterford on Dec. 28, 1922, he was the fourth of 13 children born to John and Elsie (Lehto) Nurmi. He was educated in Waterford, Hebron and Paris schools.
Oiva worked in several area mills and factories throughout the area, but his greatest enjoyment came from the outdoors. He started in the woods with his dad, on one end of the two-man crosscut, and was one of the first in the area to purchase a chain saw. From timber harvesting to firewood, from clearing fields to burning brush, he was meticulous in his methods. When age and health prevented him from working he continued his outdoor interests by maintaining multiple bird feeders that he enjoyed watching through his kitchen window. Identifying different species was part of the interest.
While actively involved at Deering Memorial Methodist Church, he also served as an assistant scout master. Part of his daily routine was crosswords and jumbles from the newspapers. He was always interested in current local and world events and enjoyed watching the news, "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune".
Oiva was proud of his Finnish heritage and was an active member of the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine, where he co-chaired many public suppers with his wife, Ina, and had served as a director. Oiva also enjoyed singing. He entertained both family and staff at Market Square with songs, both Finnish and American.
Among his survivors is his widow, Ina, to whom he was married for 62 years; his daughter, Linda Andrews; sisters, Martha Flanigan and Barbara Payne; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sons, James Bonney and Tom Nurmi; brothers, John, Olavi, William, Eugene, Edwin, Taisto and Robert; and sisters, Irene Kimball, Selma Mills and Elsie Wade.
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Estella Leora Knight born April 20, 1920 passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of family at 98 yrs. She graduated to be with Christ Friday, December 14th, 2018.
Estella served her family well with consistent faith, unconditional love, many prayers and practical helps. She was a gifted Organ and Piano player who ministered in music at The Advent Church on Maine Street in Bridgton for thirty-seven years and at the Bridgton Health Care Center. Estella served on various Committees in her Church that reached the Community with food, clothing and more.
She served alongside her son, Evangelist Ralph J. Knight with Gospel Tent Ministries and often played soulful Gospel music that complemented Tent ministry. She assisted Reverend Knight with Overseas Gospel to the Multitudes Ministry in much of Africa, India, and other Countries for years. Estella was not only a housewife and mother but was a quiet wise prayerful visionary who called Reverend Knight into the ministry as a child. She is considered a spiritual mother of Nations whose godly legacy and prayers are and will continue to make a lasting impact on hearts for generations to come for Christ.
She was generous with the little she had to share and donated to various ministries, special causes and to family who were in need, throughout her life.
Estella is survived by her sons Ralph J. Knight Jr. and Bradley R. Knight of Bridgton. Her daughter, Patricia Hayes, predeceased due to illness. She had seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren, all of whom she prayed for regularly and dearly loved. Granddaughter Crystal Wooley had a special bond with Estella and was blessed to be by her side, often sharing love and comfort during her decline while working at the nursing home. She was a God send.
Estella set a blessed example for the generations to follow and finished her course well. She is now with the Angels and our Lord Jesus Christ. She is loved by all and will be in our hearts forever until we meet with her again.
The Atlanta Constitution
November 9, 1985Warren
Mr. Roy D. of Atlanta died Nov. 7, 1985.Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lottie Deckner Warren; daughter, Mrs Gloria Johnston; grandchildren, Ms. Cheryl Johnston, all of Atlanta, Mrs. Linda Barber, Macon, Mrs. Julianne Carson, Mr. Robert Warren Jr., Mr. Roy Mark Johnston, all of Atlanta; five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The Atlanta Constitution
June 4, 2001Lottie Deckner Warren (Mrs. Roy D. Warren) died May 10, 2001. A
Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Warren, son Robert W. Warren, Sr. and grandson Martin W. Johnston.
She is survived by her daughter, Gloria W. Johnston (Mrs. Clayton C.); granddaughters, Cheryl Johnston, Linda W. Barber (Jim), and Julianne J. Carson (John); grandsons, Mark Johnston and Robert W. Warren, Jr. (Sandy);and foster granddaughter, Carol Mershon, great grandchildren Cheryl, Steven, and Clay Marshall (Cathy), Jennifer B. Pippen (Matt), Josh and Laura Carson, and Nita Warren; great great grandson, Cameron Marshall.