John Wells SLOSSON

John Wells SLOSSON

Male 1929 - 2017  (87 years)

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  • Name John Wells SLOSSON  [2
    • 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. [1]
    Nickname Jack 
    Birth 26 Jul 1929  Benton Harbor, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Gender Male 
    Census 1930  Living with parents in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Census 1940  Living with parents in Benton harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 1950  Living with parents in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Death 15 Jun 2017  Mishawaka, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Person ID I75669  Main Tree
    Last Modified 28 Mar 2023 

    Father Frank Marshall SLOSSON,   b. 29 Nov 1887, Victory Corners, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Oct 1966, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Helen Minerva WELLS,   b. 20 Aug 1893, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 1975, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 18 Jun 1917  Saratoga Springs, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F30577  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Bobetta Jeanne WEBER,   b. 24 Dec 1929, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jul 2018, South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 26 Jan 1952  Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Children 
     1. Debra SLOSSON,   b. 6 Sep 1953, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Sep 1953, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Birth]
     2. Donna SLOSSON,   b. 6 Sep 1953, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Sep 1953, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Birth]
     3. Mark SLOSSON
     4. Karol Ann SLOSSON
    Family ID F37849  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Mar 2023 

    Family 2 Jeanette Arlene GLASKE,   b. 8 May 1932, Sawyer, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Aug 2006, Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 17 Oct 1987  [8
    Family ID F37850  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 19 May 2018 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 26 Jul 1929 - Benton Harbor, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 15 Jun 2017 - Mishawaka, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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    John Wells Slosson
    John Wells Slosson
    John W. is the son of Frank M. Slosson and Helen M. Wells. He is the husband of (1) Bobetta J. Weber and (2) Jeannette a. Glaske.

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  • Sources 
    1. [S9501] Obituaty Notice for John Wells Slosson.

    2. [S6601] Obituary Notice for Frank Marshall Slosson.

    3. [S04343] 1930 Census Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.

    4. [S6603] 1940 Census Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.

    5. [S23] 1950 Census Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.

    6. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.

    7. [S6971] Ancestry.com: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

    8. [S9502] Ancestry.com: Family Trees - Greg's Family Tree by Gregory Glaske.