SHATTUCK, Mary Foss

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Mrs. E. A. Merson Dies After Long Illness Here

Mrs. Mamie Merson, 76, passed away at her home, 315 Van Buren St. today , Jan. 25 at 10:50am after a lingering illness.

She is survived by her husband Edward A. , one son Harold O. of Trinidad, Colorado, one daughter Mrs. Josephine Killian, (incorrectedly printed: should be Mrs. Joseph Killian) of St. Joseph, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday Jan 7 at 3:30pm at Calvin Funeral Home with the Rev. L. E. Tenhopen officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
Mrs. Merson, born Mary Shattuck, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Shattuck, pioneer resident of Covert and South Haven. Mrs. Merson taught music for several years in the public school at Vass ar and Caro in the eastern part of MI. She married Edward Merson in 1911 and two children were born a daughter Alice, now Mrs. Joe Killian of St. Joe and Harold Orlo Merson of Trinidad, Colorado. Always active in musical endeavors, Mrs. Merson was member of the Music C lub and played the organ and piano for church services in several of th e city's churches. She served her own Congregational Chruch as a active member and served too, as president of the Woman's Union of the Church The Acacia Chapter of the Eastern Star honored her as their organist and as their Worthy Matron. She was a charter member of Polly Hosmer chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and elected their regent. She was an organizing member of the B. A. Club one of the city's senior ladies clubs.

Family/Spouse: MERSON, Edward Albert. Edward was born on 15 Feb 1882 in South Haven, MI; died in 1970 in South Haven, MI; was buried in South Haven, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. MERSON, Alice Mary was born on 27 May 1913 in South Haven, MI; died on 28 Nov 1984 in Benton Harbor, MI; was buried in Benton Harbor, MI.
2. MERSON, Harold O. was born on 13 Jun 1914; died in Aug 1988 in Trinidad, CO.

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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]

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Marshall married FOSS, Mary on 11 Dec 1845 in Stratford, NH. Mary (daughter of FOSS, James Blake and CLARK, Betsey) was born on 11 Aug 1820 in Strafford Ridge, NH; died on 25 Aug 1875 in Covert, MI; was buried in Covert, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married CLARK, BetseyStrafford, NH. Betsey was born on 17 Aug 1799 in Strafford, NH; died on 14 Dec 1845 in Barstead, NH; was buried in Strafford, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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