The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 116, Thursday, July 3, 2003, Page 6, Column 5, Area Obituaries, Arlene Dewey
- HICKORY CORNERS - Arlene Dewey, age 91, of Hickory Corners, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the family home where she had resided for 66 years. Arlene was born April 26, 1912 in Doster, Michigan; the daughter of Nicholas Henry and Mary Elise Burchett Brouard.
- She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1928 at the age of 16, received her teaching degree from Western Normal College and taught school at Neeley and Doster from 1930-1942.
- On January 2, 1937 in Hickory Corners, Arlene married Kenneth C. Dewey and after 42 blessed years of marriage, he preceded he in death in 1980.
- Arlene and Kenneth raised five children, were part-time farmers and in 1957 they started their own business, Dewey's Car Palace in Delton.
- Arlene was the bookkeeper for 44 years and she also helped her husband with the duties of Barry Township Treasurer for 24 years.
- Arlene was the hub of the family. She enjoyed sharing time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sisters and brothers and she touched many Living with her caring ways. Many hours were spent sewing, gardening, canning, reading, doing puzzles and genealogy. Her cabin in the north woods was a great family retreat.
- Surviving are two son, [Living individuals] Dewey and [Living individuals] Dewey; three daughters, [Living individuals] Miner, [Living individuals] Edwards, and [Living individuals] Whitaker; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, [Living individuals] Brouard; sisters, [Living individual] Houvener and [Living individual] Kurtz; several nieces and nephews.
- She was also preceded in death by twin sisters ding at birth; a sister, Dorothea Lindsey Nooney; a brother, Donald Brouard; and a great grandson, Dale Douglas Farr.
- Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove, Delton; Pastor [Living individual] Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery.
- Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Museum or Hickory Corners Bible Church will be appreciated.
- Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton.
(Source: Daniel Linderman)
- HICKORY CORNERS - Arlene Dewey, age 91, of Hickory Corners, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the family home where she had resided for 66 years. Arlene was born April 26, 1912 in Doster, Michigan; the daughter of Nicholas Henry and Mary Elise Burchett Brouard.
- She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1928 at the age of 16, received her teaching degree from Western Normal College and taught school at Neeley and Doster from 1930-1942.
- On January 2, 1937 in Hickory Corners, Arlene married Kenneth C. Dewey and after 42 blessed years of marriage, he preceded he in death in 1980.
- Arlene and Kenneth raised five children, were part-time farmers and in 1957 they started their own business, Dewey's Car Palace in Delton.
- Arlene was the bookkeeper for 44 years and she also helped her husband with the duties of Barry Township Treasurer for 24 years.
- Arlene was the hub of the family. She enjoyed sharing time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sisters and brothers and she touched many Living with her caring ways. Many hours were spent sewing, gardening, canning, reading, doing puzzles and genealogy. Her cabin in the north woods was a great family retreat.
- Surviving are two son, [Living individuals] Dewey and [Living individuals] Dewey; three daughters, [Living individuals] Miner, [Living individuals] Edwards, and [Living individuals] Whitaker; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, [Living individuals] Brouard; sisters, [Living individual] Houvener and [Living individual] Kurtz; several nieces and nephews.
- She was also preceded in death by twin sisters ding at birth; a sister, Dorothea Lindsey Nooney; a brother, Donald Brouard; and a great grandson, Dale Douglas Farr.
- Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove, Delton; Pastor [Living individual] Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery.
- Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Museum or Hickory Corners Bible Church will be appreciated.
- Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton.
(Source: Daniel Linderman)
The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # 116, Thursday, July 3, 2003, Page 6, Column 5, Area Obituaries, Arlene Dewey
- HICKORY CORNERS - Arlene Dewey, age 91, of Hickory Corners, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the family home where she had resided for 66 years. Arlene was born April 26, 1912 in Doster, Michigan; the daughter of Nicholas Henry and Mary Elise Burchett Brouard.
- She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1928 at the age of 16, received her teaching degree from Western Normal College and taught school at Neeley and Doster from 1930-1942.
- On January 2, 1937 in Hickory Corners, Arlene married Kenneth C. Dewey and after 42 blessed years of marriage, he preceded he in death in 1980.
- Arlene and Kenneth raised five children, were part-time farmers and in 1957 they started their own business, Dewey's Car Palace in Delton.
- Arlene was the bookkeeper for 44 years and she also helped her husband with the duties of Barry Township Treasurer for 24 years.
- Arlene was the hub of the family. She enjoyed sharing time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sisters and brothers and she touched many Living with her caring ways. Many hours were spent sewing, gardening, canning, reading, doing puzzles and genealogy. Her cabin in the north woods was a great family retreat.
- Surviving are two son, [Living individuals] Dewey and [Living individuals] Dewey; three daughters, [Living individuals] Miner, [Living individuals] Edwards, and [Living individuals] Whitaker; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, [Living individuals] Brouard; sisters, [Living individual] Houvener and [Living individual] Kurtz; several nieces and nephews.
- She was also preceded in death by twin sisters ding at birth; a sister, Dorothea Lindsey Nooney; a brother, Donald Brouard; and a great grandson, Dale Douglas Farr.
- Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove, Delton; Pastor [Living individual] Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery.
- Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Museum or Hickory Corners Bible Church will be appreciated.
- Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton.
(Source: Daniel Linderman)
- HICKORY CORNERS - Arlene Dewey, age 91, of Hickory Corners, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the family home where she had resided for 66 years. Arlene was born April 26, 1912 in Doster, Michigan; the daughter of Nicholas Henry and Mary Elise Burchett Brouard.
- She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1928 at the age of 16, received her teaching degree from Western Normal College and taught school at Neeley and Doster from 1930-1942.
- On January 2, 1937 in Hickory Corners, Arlene married Kenneth C. Dewey and after 42 blessed years of marriage, he preceded he in death in 1980.
- Arlene and Kenneth raised five children, were part-time farmers and in 1957 they started their own business, Dewey's Car Palace in Delton.
- Arlene was the bookkeeper for 44 years and she also helped her husband with the duties of Barry Township Treasurer for 24 years.
- Arlene was the hub of the family. She enjoyed sharing time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sisters and brothers and she touched many Living with her caring ways. Many hours were spent sewing, gardening, canning, reading, doing puzzles and genealogy. Her cabin in the north woods was a great family retreat.
- Surviving are two son, [Living individuals] Dewey and [Living individuals] Dewey; three daughters, [Living individuals] Miner, [Living individuals] Edwards, and [Living individuals] Whitaker; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, [Living individuals] Brouard; sisters, [Living individual] Houvener and [Living individual] Kurtz; several nieces and nephews.
- She was also preceded in death by twin sisters ding at birth; a sister, Dorothea Lindsey Nooney; a brother, Donald Brouard; and a great grandson, Dale Douglas Farr.
- Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove, Delton; Pastor [Living individual] Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery.
- Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Museum or Hickory Corners Bible Church will be appreciated.
- Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton.
(Source: Daniel Linderman)
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