SHATTUCK, Orlo William

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South Haven Tribune Monday July 23, 1906

BURIED AT COVERT TODAY

Funeral Services of O. W. Shattuck Conducted by Pastor Who Married Him 3 3 Years Ago

Former Pupils Sang Favorie Hymn
The funeral services of the late Orlo W. Shattuck were held this aftern oon at 2 o'clock at the Congregational Church in Covert, the services b eing conducted by Rev. F.W. Bush of the Congregational Church of Dougla s, MI, assisted by Rev. W. H. Walker of this city and Rev. T. C. W illiams of Covert. Short services were held 10:30a.m. at the family ho me in this city, before the remains were taken to Covert. At this servi ce J. W. Carpenter of of this city sang two selections, "Does He Care" a nd "Some Sweet Day."
For several years previous to his residence in this city Mr. Shattuck w as choir master of the Congregational church choir in Covert and eight o f his former pupils sang at the funeral service "Lead, Kindly Light" on e of Mr. Shattuck's favorite hymns. A duet, " O Morning Land", and a s olo, "There is a Land of Pure Delight" were also sung.
Interment was in the family lot in the cemetery in Covert, within sight o f Mr. Shattuck's old home.
Orlo S. Shattuck was born at Plainfield, MA, June 20, 1849 a nd was the oldest of the five children of W. J. and Laura P. Shattuck.

At the age of 22 Mr. Shattuck left his birthplace and came to Covert, t aking the position of fireman at the "North Mill" for the late A. S. Pa ckard. In 1873 Mr. Shattuck was married to Evelyn M. Rood of Covert, t he marriage ceremony being performed by Rev. F. W. Bush, then of Covert , who also conducted the funeral service today.

For more than 20 years Mr. Shattuck made his home in Covert most of tim e intertwined in farming. In 1896 he moved to South Haven, where he has s ince resided. During his residence here he has been engaged in the live ry business.
Mr. Shattuck was taken ill in March with jaundice from which he suffere d until death came July 21st.

In his personal and business late Mr. Shattuck was callable and pleasan t and he will be missed by his many true friends and by transient visit ors to South Haven to whom his recognition or hearty handshake at the d epot or boat was a pleasant welcome.
Besides the immediate family consisting of his wife, two daughters, Mar y F. Shattuck and Elna F. Mitchell, Mr. Shattuck is survived by two sis ters and two brother, Mrs Geo W. Leslie, Mrs. S D. Kenney, Fred O. Shat tuck and S. H. Shattuck.

Orlo married ROOD, Mary Evelyn on 4 Feb 1873 in Covert, MI. Mary (daughter of ROOD, Marshall and FOSS, Mary) was born on 8 Feb 1852 in Portland, ME; died on 24 May 1935 in South Haven, MI; was buried in Covert, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. SHATTUCK, Mary Foss was born on 3 Jan 1876 in Covert, MI; died on 25 Jan 1956 in South Haven, MI; was buried in South Haven, MI.
2. SHATTUCK, Elna Frances was born on 17 Oct 1883 in Covert, MI; died on 28 Jun 1927 in West Palm Beach, FL; was buried in Covert, MI.