Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE
Surnames beginning with X Y Z

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Dick and June extracted all the following obituaries from the MINING 
GAZETTE and they have been transcribed by various volunteers for the 
Houghton Co., MI USGenWeb Project.
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Publication Name: Mining Gazette
Date: 2 Jan 1927

Decedent's Name: Mary ZIMMERMAN

Headline: Mrs. Zimmerman, Old Resident, Summoned at Age of 92 Years

Mrs. Mary Zimmerman, highly respected Copper Country pioneer resident, died 
at an early hour Tuesday morning at her home in Ripley at the age of 92 years 
and three months.

Mrs. Zimmerman was born in Germany and came to the United States when a girl, 
locating in Detroit. A short time later she came to the Copper Country where 
she has since resided. Her husband, the late Fred Zimmerman, dies nine years ago.

Mrs. Zimmerman was well known throughout the Portage Lake district and had 
a host of friends who will learn of her demise with regret. Her death was 
unexpected, as she enjoyed good health in spite of her advanced age.

The following children survive: Mrs. Gust Heaft of Muskegon, Mrs. M. Thomas 
of Perth Amboy, N. J., Christ of Ripley, Mrs. Otto Burmester of Lake Linden, 
Mrs. Carl Schnaufer of Ripley and Mrs. Amelia Simmer at home.

Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England 26 Jan 199

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