John Wells SLOSSON

John Wells SLOSSON

Male 1929 - 2017  (87 years)

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  1. 1.  John Wells SLOSSONJohn Wells SLOSSON was born on 26 Jul 1929 in Benton Harbor, Michigan (son of Frank Marshall SLOSSON and Helen Minerva WELLS); died on 15 Jun 2017 in Mishawaka, Indiana; was buried in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1930, Living with parents in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Living with parents in Benton harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1950, Living with parents in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan

    Notes:

    Name:
    John Wells Slosson, 87, formerly of Bridgman, of South Haven passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Mishawaka, Ind.


    A private graveside service will be at Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman.

    John was born July 26, 1929, in Benton Harbor, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Wells) Slosson. He is a graduate of Benton Harbor High School, attended Lake Michigan College and Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. John was a partner in the Slossons Party Store in Benton Harbor, as well as other real estate investments. After semi-retiring, he worked at the Hardings in Bridgman until turning 80 years old.


    He is survived by his son, Mark (Mary Healy) Slosson; daughter, Karol Ann Doolin; and their mother, Jeanne Slosson; along with their grandchildren: Scott R. Slosson, Nathan and Michael Doolin; and 10 nieces and nephews.

    John was also preceded in death by his daughters, Debbie and Donna; brothers, Frank Slosson Jr., Charles Slosson; and sisters, Elsie Webber and Hazel Pullins.

    John married Bobetta Jeanne WEBER on 26 Jan 1952 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Bobetta was born on 24 Dec 1929 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 26 Jul 2018 in South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan; was buried in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Debra SLOSSON was born on 6 Sep 1953 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 7 Sep 1953 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
    2. Donna SLOSSON was born on 6 Sep 1953 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 6 Sep 1953 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
    3. Mark SLOSSON
    4. Karol Ann SLOSSON

    John married Jeanette Arlene GLASKE on 17 Oct 1987. Jeanette was born on 8 May 1932 in Sawyer, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 25 Aug 2006 in Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in New Troy Cemetery, New Troy, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frank Marshall SLOSSONFrank Marshall SLOSSON was born on 29 Nov 1887 in Victory Corners, Michigan (son of Heman Laroy SLOSSON and Mary May Priscilla LENGFELD); died on 15 Oct 1966 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried on 19 Oct 1966 in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington, Mason Co., Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living with parents in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Living with parents in Manlius, Allegan Co., Michigan
    • Occupation: 1910; Farmer
    • Census: 1930, Living in Benton harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Living in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1950, Living in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan

    Frank married Helen Minerva WELLS on 18 Jun 1917 in Saratoga Springs, New York. Helen was born on 20 Aug 1893 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York; died on 20 Oct 1975 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Helen Minerva WELLSHelen Minerva WELLS was born on 20 Aug 1893 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York; died on 20 Oct 1975 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1930, Living with husband in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Living with husband in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
    • Census: 1950, Living with husband in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan

    Children:
    1. Elsie M. SLOSSON was born in 6 Apr 1922 in Michigan; died on 3 Sep 2000; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
    2. Charles Hermen SLOSSON was born on 29 Nov 1923 in Michigan; died on 14 Jan 1951 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
    3. Frank Edward SLOSSON, Jr. was born on 15 Oct 1926 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 19 Nov 1987 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.
    4. 1. John Wells SLOSSON was born on 26 Jul 1929 in Benton Harbor, Michigan; died on 15 Jun 2017 in Mishawaka, Indiana; was buried in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan.
    5. Hazel Ruth SLOSSON was born on 20 Jul 1932 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 29 Dec 2009 in Saint Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in North Shores Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien Co., Michigan.