Notes:

Lena is the daughter of Eliza A Snyder, 1849, Jefferson Co., New York & Lewis H Swisher, 1846, Preble Co., Ohio.

Two Osborn children married two Swish children:
Jennie Osborn married Ira Swister,
William Osborn married Lena May Swisher.

. 1919 Dec 17 - Benton harbor happenings: Mrs. William Osborn of LaSalle Avenue has gone to Hartford to visit at the home of a an uncle, J C Lawrence.
Ref: Herald Press newspaper, Saint Joseph. MI.
Note: Actually John C Lawrence is her husband John Osborn's uncle.

. 1963 Mar 30 - Obituary - Osborne Rites Held
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Florin funeral home for Mrs. Lena May Osborne, 81, who died Tues. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Icylena Freeman Hewitt, 652 Buss Ave., died 6:30 am today at her home. She had been an invalid for the past 4 ears & seriously ill for one month. Mrs Osborne was born Aug 21, 1881, in Benton twp, the daughter of the late Mr Mrs Lewis Swisher & had resided in this area all her life. Her husband, William Osborne, whom she married Feb 22, 1899, in sodas, died Dec 8, 1948.
Besides her daughter, survivors include 3 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren & 2 nieces, Mrs Marie Lewis & Mrs henry (Gladys) Bellinger of Benton Harbor. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this forenoon.

Rev. F O Kruger, pastor of First Christian church & Rev B A Gann, retired minister of visitation of the church officiated. Mrs. Ge. Rahn presided at the organ. Mrs Norma Granzow Maxham played Brahm's Lullaby on the violin. Members of the Just Us club & Veterans of World War I, Lake View Barracks & auxiliary attended in a group.
Casket bearers were Hillery Swisher, John Bellinger, Lawrence Swisher, Norris Fleury, Julius Reischk & Ge. Brower. Burial was in Mill cemetery.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor, MI.

. 1950 Aug 21 - Birthday Party Held for Mrs Lena Osborne: 16 friends & relatives gathered Sunday afternoon at the new home of Mr Mrs Leo Hewitt in Stevensville to celebrate the 69th birthday of Mrs Lean Osborne of Benton Harbor. A co-operative dinner, served at 4 pm, featured 2 beautifully decorated birthday cakes made by Mrs Leo Hewitt & Mrs Edwin Hazen. Mrs Osborne, who makes her home with her daughter Mrs Freeman Hewitt, 652 Buss avenue, also has 3 grandsons, Leo, Robert of Coloma & Blaine at home. She has a great grandson Jimmie, son of Leo Hewitts & great granddaughter, Rita, dau. of Robert Hewitts. Mrs Osborne was remembered with many gifts.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor.

. 1954 Benton Harbor Directory
Osborne, Lena M. (wis Wm., res. 652 Buss Av.

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. 1945 May 5 - Mrs Irma Houghton Ends Own Life Friday,
Mrs. Chest Houghton, 55 of 1415 S Union St, just ns of Benton Harbor city limits ended her own life by hanging herself to rafters in the attic at their home Friday.
Coroner L Kerlikowkse announced that no inquest would the held. Form information baited by the officer called the the home, it was learned that a nervous disorder for some time, one son died las Christmas Eve, another child died sine tune ago & just recently she learned that her other son who s in the Army, was to be sent overseas.
A sister, Mrs Lena Osborn, of Kansas City, Mo. left for her home 2 weeks ago after spending sometime with Mrs. Houghton because of her illness. Authorities also revealed Mrs. Hoghton attempted to end her life once before.
Husband Chester Houghton & neighbors Mrs. Fred McQuawn, & Lawrence Kloko searched the premises when Mrs. Houghton could not be found whether husband returned home from work last evening. later the was found in the attic.
Mrs. Houghton leaves her husband & a son chasers, in the Army Signal Corps. A brother Carl V Osborn, resides in Wichita, Kansas. There are 2 sisters, Miss Lorayne Osborn of Kansas city, Mo. & Miss Cora Osborn of Los Angeles, Calf.
The body rests at the Slaughter & Hill mortuary. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

Died:
Aged 81y, Wife of William.

Buried:
Roslin Road, north of Territorial Road.

Lena married William OSBORNE, .3 on 22 Feb 1899 in Sodus Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan. William (son of John OSBORN and Juditha A LAWRENCE) was born on 13 Mar 1873 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 8 Dec 1948 in Millburgh, Benton Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Millburgh Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Icylena is the daughter of Lena May Swisher & Wm. Osborn.

. 1912 Aug 31 - Mrs JJ Atkinson, Mrs D Crowley & Mrs John Osborne* & daughter Icylena* went to Waterliet this morning to spend Sunday.
Note: One or the other is a publication error: Juditha Lawrence Osborne would be Icylena's grandmother - PJA.

. 1933 Oct 25 - A quilt will be sold & proceeds used for the patents at the American Legion hospital at Battle Creek & the Children's billet at Otter Lake. the Am. Legion auxiliary luncheon at the home of Mrs Freeman Hewitt, east of the city. the annual collection for the service basket was also brought to the meeting. the collection will be used to buy treats for the patients at the Battle Creek hospital.
. 1935 Jun 3 -Mr Mrs Roy Engle, & Mrs Freeman Hewitt, Territorial rd, returns from Thompsonville where they spend serval days with Warren Swisher, former Benton Harbor resident.
. 1935 - 25 Years ago: Mr Mrs Roy Engle, Lavette St. & Mrs Freeman Hewitt, Territorial road, have returned from Thompsonville where they spend several days with Warren Swisher, former Benton harbor resident.
. 1936 Sep 1 - American Legion Auxiliary elects…Mrs Freeman Hewitt was elected president. A picnic was planned for Sept 13 at Cable Lake, Sept 27will meet in Benton Harbor with an evening dinner at the Hotel Vincent.
. 1938 Oct 3 - Attend Funeral Mrs Ira Swisher, 1280 Columbus avenue, Mrs Freeman Hewitt, RFD 2, Benton harbor, have returned from Thompsonville, Mich., where they attended the funeral of Mrs Warren G Swisher, who died at her home Sept 26, after 3 years illness. Funeral at Thompsonville, MrsSwisher leaves her husband, 7 children, 15 grandchildren. Mr Mrs Swisher moved to Thompsonville 38 years ago from Sodus.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor.
. 1941 May 7 - American Legion Auxiliary held is regular meeting Mon. May 5 at Veterans Hall. Delegates named to district rally at Edwardbury, Mrs Freeman Hewitt.
. 1952 Aug 5, Benton Harbor Auxiliary of American Legion Post 105, meeting. Mrs Freeman Hewitt served refreshments at the close of the businesses meeting.

. 1960 Jun 18- The birthday of Mrs Freeman Hewitt was honored by the Just Us club, when it met at her home, 652 Buss Avenue, Thurs. evening. The club's annual report was given & showed much work had bee done on behalf of veterans & their families. Published 1960.6.18
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor.

. 1969 Oct 21 - Golden Even Planned
Relatives & friends of Mr Mrs Freeman George Hewitt of 632 Buss Ae, Benton harbor, are invited to an open house anther home 2pm on Sunday Oct 26 1969. sponsoring the affair are the couple's 3 ons & their wives.
The former Mis Icylene "Icy" Osborne of Sodus & Mr Hewitt were married in Benton Harbor on Oct 30 1919, by Rev TW Bellingham, First Christian Church.
They went housekeeping on a Benton Center Road farm & for a few years loved in the Hartford Keeler area. They have lived in the present home for 21 years, since 1948, moving here from Territorial Rd.
Mrs. Hewitt was born Jun 18 1900 in sodas Twp., the only child the late Wm & Lena Swisher Hewitt. Her husband was b. Sep 8, 1895, Benton Twp., one of 3 children, a son & 2 Dau., of the late Robt. & Susan Bury Hewitt. His serving sister is Res. Fred Andres.
Mrs Hewitt retired in 1961 from Mich. Fruit Canners, Benton Harbor. He was with them 25 years. Prior to that he farmed. Hewitt is a member of Lakeview Barracks 582, Veterans of WWI. Mrs Hewitt of its Ladies Auxiliary. Both are member of the First Christian Church, of BH & she of Ruth Circle of the church, & also a member of Just U Club. When queried on hobbies Mr. Hewitt let it be known that he still like to keep busy work & read & look at TV. Mrs Hewitt's hobby is collecting saucers. She has one that is over 100 years old & the cup to go with it. Her collection is just sort of 80.
In addition to the suns: Led of Highland, Mich, Robert of Bangor, F Blaine of Benton Harbor, the Hewitts have 11 grandchildren & 1 great-granddaughter.
Article includes a photo of the two standing together. - - -

Died:
Parents resided with Icylena & her family.

Buried:
Hartford, MI.

Icylena married Freeman George HEWITT on 30 Oct 1919 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Freeman was born on 8 Sep 1895 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 16 Feb 1972 in Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1920 Dec 21 - Funeral for Infant Held. Funeral series for the infant child of Mr Mrs Freeman Hewitt were held Saturday. Dec 25, at their home near Hartford. Mrs. Hewitt was formerly Miss Iceland Osborne.
Ref: New Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Died:
COD: Stillborn - forceps delivery.

Buried:
Hartford, MI.

Notes:

. 1927 Feb 18 - two Winds High Prize - 12 Midnight Buncoites met a the home of Mr Mrs Alan Lewis on Edwards avenue Wed. evening. Four year old Leo Hewitt won the highest score & was accorded the special high price. Other winders were Freeman Hewitt, Mrs Wm Blakeman, Mrs Hewitt & Frank Ates. Mrs Lewis served a pot luck repast.
Ref: New Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Died:


Buried:
Highland, MI. Lot 443, Plot 7.

Leo married Donna Claire RINEHART on 14 Jun 1944. Donna was born in 1922 in Michigan; died in 1993; was buried in Highland Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1925 Sep 25 - Births. Mr Mrs Freeman Hewitt of 347 E High street, are parents of a 9.5 pound son born Sep 22. The baby has been named Robert Stewart.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor.

. 1934 May 11 - Robert Hewitt has accepted a position with the Cloveland Oil Company, starting his new duties yesterday morning.
Ref: Escanaba Daily Press, MI.

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Birth:


Buried:
Listed on red granite monument with Jacqueline L Hewitt.

Family/Spouse: Jacqueline Louise OTT. Jacqueline was born in 1924 in South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan; died in 1999 in Hartford, Van Buren Co., Michigan; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

. 1932 Jan 30 - Congratulations To These Happy Parents: Mr Mrs Freeman Hewitt announced the birth of a 7 pound son at their home, 902 Highland avenue this morning. The baby has been named Freeman Blain. Mrs Hewitt was Icylena Osborne before her marriage.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor.

. 1943 Sep 23 -Has Scarlet Fever, Blaine Hewitt, Territorial Road, 6th Grade.
Ref: Herald Press, Saint Joseph.

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Birth:


Died:
Aged 60, Berrien General Hospital.

Buried:
Aged 60, Berrien General Hospital.

Freeman married Eleanor MONTE on 31 Jan 1953 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Eleanor was born on 14 Nov 1934 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 16 Aug 2003 in Coloma, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]