Mitsawokett: Obituaries

The funeral of Alpheus He rman Grinage, aged 17 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Grinage, of Woodruf f, whose death occurred last evening, will be held Friday afternoon. The servi ces will be conducted at 1 o'clock by the Rev. S.B. Morris of Waynesburg, assis ted by Rev. E.S. Fookes, of Rogersville. The interment will be in the Valley Chapel cemetery.

Anna A. Grinage, aged 78 of Wayland, (Michigan), passed away Monday June 13, 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born January 26, 1916 in Scranton, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, her parents Frank and Anna Plechus, a brother Frank Plechus, a sister Nell Haskins, a son Master Sergeant Phillip J. Vander Weg, granddaughter, Phyllis Vander Weg, and sister-in-law Christine Sweet. She is survived by her daughter Carol Lesert, three sons, Jim (Marilyn) Vander Weg, Robert (Joan) Vander Weg, Leo (Rose) Grinage; step children, Betty (Joe) Bennett, Lloyd (Mary) Grinage, Jr., Mary Lou Rainwater, Barbara (Ray) Gard, one sister, Fran Woods; two sisters-in-law, Crystal Stewart and Annabelle Zue; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1:30 Wednesday at the funeral home with Fr. Gary Pamment officiating. Interment in East Martin Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland.

Arthur L. Grinage 1891-1956
The Grand Rapids Press
Grand Rapids, Michigan October 20, 1956 Page 30

Arthur L. Grinage, aged 64, of Martin, Mich. passed away Friday evening. He is survived by his widow, Olive; two sons, Raymond L. and Edward A. both of Grand Rapids; his mother, Mrs. Louella Gri nage of Martin; two brothers, Orlo Grinage of Shelbyville, E. Fay Grinage of Mar tin; five grandchildren. Mr. Grinage reposes at the Vanderpool Chapel of Godwin Heights, 3131 S. Division av., US 131, where relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Bradley Free Methodist church at Bradley, Mich. Burial in the Martin cemetery."

Note: Above states burial Martin cemetery - must be in error, grave marker is at West Elmwood Cemetery.

Benjamin Greenage ~1880-1905
Atlantic Union Gleaner (Seventh-Day Adventist publication)
www.adventistarchives.org/docs/RH/RH19051019-V82-42__B.pdf

Died in Cheswold, Del., September 18, 1905, of consumption, Benjamin Greenage, aged twenty-five years. Brother Greenage accepted the truth about five years ago. After having run well for a little season, he fell away. But he made a fresh start within the last year, and died in hope, deeply regretting that he had not studied the word of God more faithfully. Words of comfort were spoken to a large audience from Hosea 13 :14. - reported by JOHN F. JONES.

Cassie McHenry Grinage 1883-1935
August 1935 (taken from a funeral program provided by Josephine Brown Brown)

Mrs. Cassie McHenry Grinage, aged 52 years, two months and three days, died in the Greene CountyMemorial Hospital (Pennsylvania) Monday, August 19,1935, at 2 0'clock a.m. from burns suffered eight hours earlier when kerosene exploded while she was building a fire at her home at Woodruff.

Mrs. Grinage was born in Center Township, Greene County, June 18, 18 83, a daughter of the late John and Mary Bruce McHenry. Her entire life was spent in that township.

She was the wife of William C. Grinage, whom she married 33 years ago. In addition to her husband she leaves f our daughters, Mrs. Louise Thomas, of Coal Center; Mrs. Olive Posey, of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Henrietta Johnson, of Youngstown, O., and Mildred, at home; two sons, William Henry and Theodore Grinage, both at home; four sisters, Mrs. Haddie Brown, of Cleveland; Mrs. Arrie Forrest and Mrs. Frances Justus, bot h of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Emma Oliver, of Lancaster; and five brothers, Albert McHenry, of Pittsburgh; Solomon of Oak Forest; Jesse, of Waynesburg; Charle s, of Canada, and Mark. Five grandchildren also survive.

Clarence M. Grinage, 51, of 636 Erie, South Haven, died Saturday morning at the South Haven Community Hospital. He was the co-owner of the South Haven Burger Chef.

Surviving are: his wife, Wilma; five sons; Gary Grinage, South Haven, Dan Grinage Kalamazoo, Mich., Lynn Grinage, Bangor, Roger Grinage, Kalamazoo, Mich., Kim Grinage, at home; one daughter, Kathy Grinage, at home; three sisters; Mrs. Eleanor Pierson, Lansing,, Mich., Mrs. Lois Roberts, Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Edna Hagland, Ft Wayne, Ind.; two brothers, Robert Grinage, Martin Mich., Louis Grinage, Plainwell, Mich.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Calvin Funeral Home in South Haven. Burial will be in Arlington Hills Cemetery. Friends may call at the Calvin funeral home chapel Monday evening from 7 to 9.

Clark Grinage, aged nearly 80 years, a former resident of Greene county, died February 7 at Pueblo, Colorado, according to word received by his nephew W. C. Grinnage, of Rices Landing. Mr. Grinnage went west several years ago. He le aves three children: Clay Grinnage of Washington county; Mrs. Arizona Kisner, of near Canonsburg, and Frank Grinage, in Ohio.

Clayton E. Grinage, Sr. 1922-2007

Born in Kalamazoo on Nov. 10, 1922
Departed on Nov. 6, 2007 and resided in Battle Creek, MI.

Service: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
Cemetery: Fort Custer National Cemetery

Clayton Grinage, 84, of Battle Creek, died November 6, 2007 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born November 10, 1922, the son of Orlo and Bessie (Wilde) Grinage in Kalamazoo.

He attended schools in Niles and graduated from Niles High School. Clayton served in the U. S. Army during World War II and worked as a photo engraver.

He is survived by his sons, Clayton E. Grinage, Jr., Barry Grinage, Gregory Grinage; daughter, Barbara Grinage; and sisters, Betty Cusick and Margaret Davis.

A graveside service with military honors will take place at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements by Shaw Funeral Home, Battle Creek. www.shawfuneralhome.com

1. Cyrus Grinage was born January 9, 1910 in Gregoryville, Wayland Township, MI, the son of the late Cyrus and Estella (Johnston) Grinage. He had been a resident of this area all his life, and had owned and operated Grinage Refrigeration sales and service for over 60 years. Cy was a charter member of the Martin Lions Club and a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.

He was also a former Leader with the Martin Boy Scout Troop. His family includes his five children and their spouses, Larry and Catherine Grinage of Denver, Colorado, Nancy and Henry VanderPloeg of Plainwell, David Scott Grinage of Martin, Leslie and Chelia Grinage of Atlanta, Georgia, Cleon Grinage and Mae Miller of Plainwell; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Gertrude and Bill Evers of Martin and Doreen Towne of Plainwell; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Cy died Thursday, July 11, 1996 at his home and was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Irwin Grinage in 1989; and by two sons, William and Leon Grinage; a grandson, Tim Grinage; a brother Max Grinage; sisters, Esther Stone, Myrtle DeMann, CoraBelle Treutsch, Maxine Parker, Ethel and Edith Grinage.

Friends may call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday 1 p.m., Pastors Gail Pike and Mark Minegar officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot in Miner Cemetery, Watson Twp. Memorials maybe made to the Martin Lions Club or the Martin Methodist Church, envelopes available at the funeral home.

Mr. Grinage was born Jan. 9, 1910, in Gregoryville, Wayland Township, Mich., the son of the late Cyrus and Estella (Johnston) Grinage. He had been a resident of this area all of his life and had owned and operated Grinage Refrigeration sales and service for over 60 years.

He was a charter member of the Martin Lions Club and a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. He was also a former leader with the Martin Boy Scout Troop.

Surviving are his five children and their spouses, Larry and Catherine Grinage of Denver, Col.; Nancy and Henry VanderPloeg of Plainwell; David Scott Grinage of Martin; Leslie and Cheila Grinage of Atlanta, Ga.; Cleon Grinage and Mae Miller of Plainwell; two sisters and a brother-in-law Gertrude and Bill Evers of Martin; Doreen Towne of Plainwell; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Irwin Grinage, in 1989; sons William and Leon Grinage; grandson Tim Grinage; brother Max Grinage; sisters Esther Stone, Myrtle DeMann, CoraBelle Treutsch, Maxine Parker, Ethel, Edith, Juanita and Winnie Grinage.

Funeral services were Monday, July 15, at Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell, Pastors Gail Pike and Mark Minegar officiating. Interment, was in Miner Cemetery, Watson Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Martin Lions Club or the Martin Methodist Church.

Edward A. Grinage 1915-2000
The Grand Rapids, Press
(Descended from Benjamin Greenage born 1811 in Delaware)

Edward A. Grinage, aged 84, of Caledonia, joined his wife, Barba ra in Heaven Monday evening, January 31, 2000. Funeral Services for Ed will be he ld Friday, February 4, 2000 at 11 AM at Gaines United 92nd St. with Pastor Mark Beers and Pastor Richard Raab officiating. Interment Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Family and friends may meet the family at the Caledo nia Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society."

Edward Grinnage ~1892-1912
Rogersville Boy is Dead At Camp Grant
Washington Observer (Pennsylvania)

Rogersville Oct 11, 1912 - Mrs. Susannah Grinnage of Woodruff received word Thursday of the death of her son, Ed ward Grinnage who died Thursday morning at Camp Grant, Illinois. Mr Grinnage was a son of the late Alpheus Grinnage and was born and raised in the Woodruff section. He was 23 years of age and was a member of the M.P. Church. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas and William Grinnage, and one sister, Miss Martha Grinnage, all of Woodruff. The body will be taken to the home of his mother on arrival and interment will be conducted by Rev. J.F. McKnight of Rogersville.

Elizabeth (Betty) Grinage-Huizenga, aged 87, of Wayland, formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010. She was born May 3, 1923 in Eaton Twp., MI. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Holcomb, and Judith (Ronald) Sacha; four grand-children, Elizabeth Sacha, John Sacha, Jodi (Rich) Church and Matthew (Sara) Holcomb; also many nieces and nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harland, son-in-law, Dennis Holcomb and second husband, Albert. She retired in 1988 from Wayland Union Schools after 22 years as secretary to the high school principals. Funeral and committal services will be held Friday, October 22nd 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Brian Steenhoek officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Area Ambulance. Family will greet relatives and friends Thursday, October 21st 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Archer Hampel & Kubiak (269) 792-2237 Wayland Chapel

Elmer E. Grinage, aged 76 years, one of the best known farmers and stock raisers of the western section of Greene County, died Wednesday morning, Feruary 8, at his home at Woodruff. His death was due to a complication of ailments, incident to his advanced age. Mr. Grinage had been in failing health for a month or two. He had spent the greater part of his life in the Woodruff community and was quite successful as a stock raiser. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church. His wife Josephine Grinage died three years ago. The following children survive: Seth Grinage, of Washington; Lindsey Grinage, of Claysville; Mrs. Forest Cowan, of Waynesburg; and Oliver, Harry, T.D., S.H., Hadie and Belle Grinage, of Woodruff. Funeral services will be held at the Grinage homestead this afternoon at 1 o'clock and will be in the charge of Rev. Charles M. Smith of Waynesburg. The interment will be in the Valley Chapel cemetery.

Gertrude M. Grinnage age 89, of Wilmington, DE, departed this life on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was Born in Rehoboth, DE on Sep. 24, 1922.

Mrs. Grinnage was the devoted wife of 65 years of Robert L. Grinnage, loving Mother of Jacqueline Grinnage Brown and her husband Carlton, and Annette I. Grinnage. She was the Grandmother of Landon Brown, Kia Brown Ferguson, Jarred and Janell Broadnax, and 8 great grandchildren. Mrs. Grinnage was the sister of Lillie Mae Maull and Edward J. Waples, and is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 18th at 10:30 am at Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church, 465½ Anderson Drive, Wilmington, DE. The family will receive friends from 10-10:30am prior to the funeral service. There will be no viewing. Interment will take place at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.

Miss Haddie Grinnage, aged 50, died at her home near Woodruff, Greene County, Wednesday evening. She had compalined of not feeling well when she retired at 9:30 p.m. and was found dead in a bed a half-hour later. Her entire life was spent on the farm where she died. The deceased was a daughter of the late Elmer and Josephine Adams Grinage and was born August 10, 1886. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Belle Grinnage, at ho me; and Mrs. Mary Cowan, of Waynesburg, R.D. #4; and by two brothers, O.M. Grinnage, of Graysville; and S.H. Grinnage of West Finley.

Funeral services will be held at her home Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. J.V. Smelser, of Mannington, West Virginia will officiat e. Interment in Rosemont Cemetery, near Rogersville, near Rogersville.

Harland G. Grinage, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 13, 1993 in Wayland, MI. He was born August 22, 1918. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" and children, Mrs. Dennis (Linda) Holcomb of Wayland, Mrs. Ronald (Judith) Sacha. of Wyoming, MI; 4 grandchildren, Beth and John Sacha, Jodi and Matt Holcomb; 1 brother, Merline Grinage; 6 sisters, Dorothy Tooker, Virginia Carpenter, Rollene (Gerald) Vroma, Donnabelle (Jack) Riley, Vera June Vaughn, and Marjory Quinn; many nieces; nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A brother and sister preceded him in death. Harland and Betty were married September 26, 1942. He served in the #773 Tank Destroyer Div. from 1941 to 1945. He participated in the Normandy Invasion, serving in Northern France and Central Europe. He retired from the Michigan Dept of Highways in 1981, following 22 years of service. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Nancy Zerban of the Wayland United Church officiating. Military Graveside Service under the auspices of VFW Post #7581 in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials to the Lung or Emphysema Assoc., United Church of Wayland or Pennock Hospital. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 today at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland.

Mrs. Harriet J. Grinage, wife of Clark Grinage, died at her home at Woodruff, Pa. Aug 19, aged 61 years, of pulmonary disease. Deceased was a good christian woman and leaves surviving beside her husband five children all grown up. The funeral was held Aug 20 and was attended by a large concourse of people.

Harry Grinage, aged 49 years, a well known resident of Center township, died at his home, Friday, May 1, after an illness due to tuberculosis. Mr. Grinnage, who followed farming all his life, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grinnage. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and the interment was in the Valley Chapel cemetery.

Helen M. Sammons Greenage 1905-1970
Newspaper obituaries contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5 Mar 2001, who notes, “Helen b Nov. 7, 1905, d Sept 1970 SS# 221-10-4581; James L. b Jan 5, 1901, d Nov. 1974 SS# 222-09-2371”

Mrs. Helen M. Greenage, 64, of Dover, died Saturday in Kent General Hospital, Dover, after a short illness.

Mrs. Greenage is survived by her husband, James Greenage, RD 5, Dover; six daughters, Mrs. Frances Pritchett, Dover, Del., Mrs. Freida Reed, Cheswold, Del, Mrs. Regina Christiansen, New York City, Mrs. Myrtle Mosley, Bridgeton Mrs. Katherine Clark, Millsboro, Del. and Mrs. Lorraine Coker, Dover; two sons, James. and Paul, both of Dover; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Annabelle Greenage, Dover, Mrs. Hazella Coker, Cheswold, Mrs. Beatrice Carney, Dover Mrs. Bernice Hughes, Bridgeton, Mrs. Corinne Christiansen, Dover and Mrs. Mary Virginia Reed, Dover and four brothers, Elmer Sammons, Gibbstown, Morris Sammons, Hillside, Otis Sammons, Bridgeton and Stanley Sammons, Plainfield.

Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Forrest Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church, Dover, with interment in the church cemetery.

Homer B. Greenage 1921-2002
Contributed by Lishia Durham Hurd

Funeral Program: In Loving Memory of Homer B. Greenage Sunrise July 12, 1921 Sunset May 13, 2002 Service Saturday, May 18, 2002 11 a.m. Viewing 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Paschall, 2114 S. 71st St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19142 Khalfani Drummer, Pastor, Officiating

Homer B. Greenage, the son of Anna and William Greenage, was born July 12, 1921 in Wilmington, Delaware. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1925. He was educated in the Detroit public school system where he graduated from Wilbur Wright High School. Following graduation, Homer began to work for Aluminum Company of America. In 1939 he married Eleanor Dickerson of Yeadon, Pennsylvania. From that union was born Sidney Glenn. In 1942, Homer joined the Air Force from which he received an honorable discharge in 1945. Following his discharge Homer returned to work for American Aluminum. after the dissolution of his first marriage, Homer married Annie Mae Montgomery of Detroit in 1946. To this union was born a son Darrell. Darrell passed in 1995.

Homer came to Pennsylvania to live in 1950. In 1955 he met Cleo Ward Earley whom he later married in 1957. Together, they attended Union Memorial Methodist Church in Darby, PA. They were great auto-racing fans, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. They were together for 42 years until Cleo's death in 1995.

Homer is most noted for his meticulous service in the funeral industry, in which he began part-time work with the Diggs Funeral Service of Detroit, in the early 1950's. He continued this part-time work in the industry when he moved to Philadelphia. He learned and honed his skills in the funeral business from such notable morticians as: Jessie P. Yarborough of Darby, PA, Harold Palmer, Walter Williams and Harry B. Palmer of Philadelphia. Homer loved Harry as a son and valued dearly his relationships with the entire staff of the Harry Palmer Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish fond memories: his son, Sidney Glenn Greenage and wife, Jacqueline of New Orleans, LA, Cleo's daughter, Sheila (whom he accepted as his daughter) and her husband, James W. Merritt, Jr. of Bethesda, MD, sister Marlene Rutland of Detroit, MI; granddaughters, Jennifer and Jami Pegram of Silver Spring, MD, Sonia Gunter-Greenage of Detroit, MI; beloved friend and companion, Ms. Gertrude Giles of Philadelphia, long-time friend and neighbor, Mr. Russell "Butch" Miller of Sharon Hill; sister-in-law, Sara Robinson Arnold and husband Wendall of Baltimore, MD; brother-in-law, Walter Ward and wife Hattie of Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ira Grinnage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Grinnage, of near Graysville, died Thursday, August 15, aged 3 years, of brain fever. Burial in Valley Chapel Cemetery.

James “Bubbie” Samuel Greenage was peacefully called home to the Lord, Sunday November 29, 2009 surrounded by his wife and children in the house he built for his wife 52 years ago. He was 78. He was born June 30, 1931 near Kenton, Delaware to the late James L. Greenage and Helen Sammons Greenage.

Mr. Greenage served in the United States Army during the Korean War, stationed in Munich, Germany, then served in the United States Reserves and the Delaware National Guard until 1968. He was proud of his military background willingly telling anyone who would listen about his years of service. He began working as a very young boy on neighboring relatives' farms bailing hay or attending to livestock; worked in a cannery and as a gas station attendant. Mr. Greenage also worked for the City Cab in Dover and was known as one the friendliest cab drivers in town. He worked for Sears for 16 years, left there to work for General Foods retiring after 26 years in 1994. Often he would work two jobs or volunteer for many hours of overtime to ensure his wife would be able to stay home to take care of his children – w hich was very important to him.

Mr. Greenage loved to garden and was very proud of the many various vegetables he would grow. He was also very generous with his harvests, freely giving to relatives, friends and strangers – although after a few minutes with “Bubbie”, (as relatives and his long time friends called him) no one was a stranger for very long. He was kind, gentle, soft spoken and often generous to a fault, but “Pop-Pop" would always have a kind word or a dollar or two to give to someone, regardless of their situation; that was just his way. A deeply spiritual man, he raised his family to be chariable, compassionate and righteous, and was entirely devoted to his family, always impressing the importance of love, cooperation and consideration to overcome adversity. Th ough humble, he wanted nothing more than what anyone should want: a loving cared for family. He was not a jealous man, he did not want for money, he only wanted to see his family happy.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Susan and a sister Frieda Greenage Reed. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Paxton Greenage; two daughters, Cynthia Novak and her husband Gregory of Houston, Judith Ridgeway and her husband Robert L. of Dover; his son, James C. Greenage and his wife Kathlee n of Hartly; his brother, Paul J. Greenage and his wife Norma of Dover; five sisters, Frances Pritchett and her husband Dawes of Dover, Regina Tchakeria n and her husband Khajag of Phila., PA, Myrtle Mosley of Bridgeton, NJ, Katherine Clark and her husband Kenneth, Sr. of Millsboro and Lorraine Coker and her husband C. Edward of Dover; nine grandchildren: Jimi and Katie Ale, Charlie Ritchie, James and Lisa Greenage, Robert Ridgeway, Kelly, Jackie and Stepha nie Munce; nine great grandchildren: Liam, Jareth, Jadis, Reese, Ben, Payton, Paxton, Hector and Jasmyn and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and internment will be held 10am Friday December 4, 2009 at Delaware Veterans Memorial P ark, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE. Friends may call from 6-8pm Thursday evening at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover.

Jeanne E. Irwin Grinage, of 1699 N. 10th. St., Martin, passed away February 20, 1989 in Wayland, MI. She was born December 20, 1914 in Plainwell the daughter of the late Harry and Jessie Irwin. Jeanne was a member of the Circle #1 of the Martin Methodist Church, a Charter member of the Martin Unit of the Pipp Hospital Guild, and member-of the R.S.E.S. Auxiliary. Preceded in death by 2 sons, William and Leon Grinage, and a brother, Scott Irwin. Survivors include her husband Cyrus; 5 children and their spouses, Larry and Catherine Grinage of Denver, CO; Nancy and Henry VanderPloeg of Plainwell, Scott Grinage of Venice, FL, Leslie and Chelia Grinage of Atlanta, GA, Cleon Grinage of Martin; 2 sisters, Agnes Minegar of Otsego, Lois Allison of Plainwell; 1 sister-in-law, Kathryn Irwin of Otsego; 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:00 p.m. this evening and all day Wednesday, where funeral services will be held Thursday 2:00 p.m., Rev. Gail A. Pike and Rev. Raymond Townsend officiating. Burial will follow in Miner Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Martin Methodist Church Building Fund. Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Plainwell

Funeral program: Born November 24, 1904 Died March 30, 1967. Obsequies for Jennie Greenage, Tuesday, April 4th, 1967, Frank Givens Funeral Home (Chapel Service), 12809 Twelfth Street, Detroit, Mich., Reverend Otis Saunders, Rev. James E. Rippy Officiating.

Mrs. Jennie Greenage was born on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 1904. She and her brother, James, were the only children born to Mr. And Mrs. Knox. James preceded her in death after a short illness during the late 1950's.

Mrs. Greenage was born in Hopkinsville, Ky. She lived there as a youngster and later married Mr. George Howard Hite, who had lived in nearby Danville, Ky. The couple moved to Detroit, Michigan, where their children George Jr. and Donald were born. They moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and lived for a short time. It was there that, due to an unfortunate accident, she lost her son, Donald, at the age of 1 years. The family, not being able to bear the surroundings after the incident, moved to Detroit, Michigan.

After a loving and enjoyable marriage, her husband was stricken with illness and passed away in the early 1930's. She later met and married Mr. Raymond Greenage, with whom she remained for 31 years until death separated them on Tuesday, March 30, 1967, at Harper Hospital.

Mrs. Greenage's love for her husband Raymond and son George was well known. Mrs. Greenage was a devoted, loving mother and wife, and throughout her lifetime was always jolly and enjoyed making people laugh.

Although she was not a member of any established church, her religious beliefs were very strong to her, and her turst was alsways in Almighty God. She often read the Bible and prayer was always her comfort, even to through her last moments. During her brief illness she was brave, humorous, courageous and fought hard to recover. She was in the hospital for only 30 days, but during this short period she kept her fellow patients in stitches and all the employees loved her. Everyone became quite concerned when her condition grew worse and she was silenced because of loss of speech during the last several days. Even then she would wink her eyes to you, raise her hand to wave, or attempt a smile. To have known Mrs. Greenage was indeed a pleasure. She delighted in conversation and making people laugh. Humor seemed to run in the family. Her loved ones kept a constant vigil at her bedside, and it was said that she suffered very little or no pain during her illness and passed away quietly without any prolonged suffering. It was agreed that she indeed was blessed.

Mrs. Greenage, at the age of 62, passed away as she lived--quietly. Needless to say, she certainly will be missed dearly and mourned by many--always.

She leaves to mourn her passing: a loving husband and son, six grandchildren, five sisters-in-law, three nieces, one nephew and his family, one cousin and her family, plus a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Edward G Wilkerson, Jr. Richard Jones, Patrick O'connor, Clifford Marshall, Bill Evelyn, Bill Malone, Mack Oliver, Furman D Busby. Flower Bearers: Barbara Braden, Wilma Perry, Lil Washington, Louise Marshall, Nicey Brown, Ella Fuqua, Kathleen Henson, Virginia Morris, Ethel Threatt, Eloise Schultz, Bernice Evelyn, Teresa Hager, Johnnie Stephens, Dorothy Wilkerson, Ann Bean Honorary Flower Bearers: Jewel Stewart, Mary Lee Jenkins, Corrine Lockett, Willie Gentry, Eula Hamilton, Bessie Russell, Joan Davis, Bessie James, Georgia Winton, Phillips Helen Dorsey, Tommy Turner, Cora Brantley, Bonnie Dalton, Elaine Nichols, 33rd St. -35th St. Ladies, Daisy Eliot, Frances Givens, Ruby Laurent, Ethel Bordin Nichols, Ethel Harrison, Sybil Jennings,
Mamie Blasingame, Susella Oliver, Roberta Martin, And Other Ladies Of Hinkley St.

Mrs. Josephine Adams Grinage, wife of Elmer Grinage, died at their home at Woodruff, this county, January 26, aged 66 years, after an illness of two years of tuberculosis. She was a member of t he M.P. church and was highly esteemed. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Seth, of Washington, Oliver, of Woodruff, Lindsey, of Harveys, Harry, Richard, Simeon, Belle and Haddie, at home, and Mrs. Forest Cowan, of Woodruff. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. J.F. McKnight, of Rogersville. Interment in the Valley Chapel cemetery.

June C. Grinage, 66, Clay Center, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at a Manhattan hospital. She was born June 26, 1935, in Salina, to Clyde and Ruth Linkletter Weckel.

She spent her early life in Salina and graduated from Salina High School in 1953. She was an agent for Braden Financial Services in Clay Center for many years. She was a member of First Christian Church and the Pilot Club, both in Clay Center, and North Central Kansas Insurance Women. She was active in Kansas Insurance Women and the State Insurance Legislative Council. She was a past president of the Federation of Republican Women.

She married Richard Grinage on Nov. 27, 1955. They moved to Clay Center in 1963. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Rick Grinage, Mesa, Ariz., and Brad Grinage, Wichita; two daughters, Jan Blevins, Park City, and Lynn Grinage, Salina; two brothers, Monte Weckel, Charlotte, N.C., and John Weckel, Salina; four sisters, Jackie Smith, Russell, Margaret Pinter, Clearwater, Fla., Sally Balentine, Baton Rouge, La., and Patty Robinson, Wichita Falls, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church in Clay Center. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Neill-Schwensen- Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center. Contributions may be made to the June Grinage Memorial Fund yet to be designated and sent in care of the funeral home

Louis (Sherry) Grinage - 291 110th St., Plainwell, passed away Jan 8, 1977 at his home. Mr. Grinage was born in Mar tin Twp., Sept. 18, 1917, and had been a resident of the Plainwell area for 33 years. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in WW II. Surviving are 3 sist ers, Mrs. Eleanor (Gloden) Pierson of Lansing, Mrs. Lois Roberts of Cincinnati, Ohio and Mrs. Edna Haglund of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; one brother, Robert W. Grinage of Martin; several nieces and nephews. Frien ds may call at the Marshall-Gren Chapel, where services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Emerson Minor officiating. interment in East Martin Cemetery.

Lloyd Grinage, aged 85, of Lewiston and formerly of Wayland, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Grayling Monday, November 11, 1991. He is survived by his wife, Anna; and children, Joe and Betty Benett of Rockford, Ray and Barb Gard of Belmont, MaryLou Rainwater of Muskegon, Lloyd and Mary Grinage of Washington State, Leo and Rose Grinage of Lewiston Bill and Carol Lesert of Grand Rapids, Johanna VanderWeg of North Carolina, Jim and Marilyn VanderWeg of Grand Rapids, Bob and Joan VanderWeg of Hastings; 26 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ninabelle Daggett and Warren Grinage; stepfather, Claude Daggett; son, Philip VanderWeg; and brother, Forrest Grinage. Mr. Grinage was employed with Oven Fresh Bakery for several years. Funeral Services will be 1:30 Friday at the funeral home, with Rev. Brewster Wilcox of the United Church in Wayland officiating. Interment in East Martin Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Thursday at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland.

Maggie Greenage ~1883-1903
Atlantic Union Gleaner (Seventh-Day Adventist publication)
www.adventistarchives.org/docs/ALUG/ALUG19030128-V02-04__B.pdf

Died at her home near Cheswold, Del., Jan. 12, 1903, of consumption, Sister Maggie Greenage, aged nearly 20 years. Sister Greenage united with the Seventh-day Adventist church here nearly four years ago, and was one whom all the church loved very much. She died strong in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour.

Words of comfort were spoken by Elder O. O. Farnsworth from 2 Samuel 14 :14, and we are sure our sister sleeps in Jesus. - Reported by Fred. H. SEENEY, minister of the SDA congregation.

Mrs. Margaret Grinage, 56, of Graysville, R.D. 1, died at 2 p.m. Monday, June 6, 1966, in the Presbyterian Hospita l, Pittsburgh, following a lingering illness. She was born March 14 1910, at Confluence, a daughter of Salley Vansickle Parnell, of Confluence, R.D. 2, and the late Nicholas Parnell. On Dec, 28, 1955, she married Elmer Grinage, who survives. Mrs. Grinage was a member of Johnson's Chapel Methodist Church of Confluenc e. Surviving, in addition to her mother and husband, are: three sisters, Miss Jessie Parnell, of Confluence, R.D. 2, Mrs. Olive Hall, of Confluence, R.D. 2, Mrs. Mariam Umble. of McClellandtown; one brothe r, Samuel Parnell, of Confluence, R.D. 2, and several nieces and nephews. One sister and one brother are deceased. Services were held Thursday with buria l in Rosemont Cemetery.

Margaret I. Grinage, passed away August 12, 1989 in Shelbyville at her daughters residence. Mrs. Grinage was born February 5, 1910 in Alberta, Canada, the daughter of the late Ansel and Josephine Wynn. She was a member Of the Martin United Methodist Church and the UMW.

Mrs. Grinage had retired from Western Michigan University in 1970. She was a member of the Retired School Personnel Assoc., the Martin Unit of Pipp Hospital Guild and the Keenagers. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Fay Grinage in 1960. Survivors include 2 daughters and their spouses, Norma & Ray Brenner of Shelbyville; Linda & Les DeJong of Comstock Park; 5 grandchildren and their spouses, Jim & Deb Brenner, Jan & Steve Johnson, Julie & Ray Spencer, Joy Brenner, Ray & Sarah Brenner, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; 8 brothers and sisters, Roland Wynn of Baroda, Mary Sprau of Romulus, Ethel Monaghan of Bradenton, FL, Gladys Priest of Kalamazoo, Katherine Johnson of Paw Paw, Maurice Wynn of Sandia, TX, Ruth Chapman of Portage, Velma Critchfield of Gobles; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today and all day Monday where funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Pastor Rod Westveer officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Martin United Methodist Church Building Fund or the St Peter & St. Paul Lutheran Day School of Hopkins. Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Plainwell.

Miss Martha Ellen Grinage, 72 years, of Holbrook, died Thursday, January 4, 1962, in Greene CountyMemorial Hospital. She had been ill six weeks. Miss Griange was a daughter of Alpheus and Susan Davis Grinage, and was born May 28, 1889, in Jackson Township, where she had resided most of her life. Miss Grinage was a member of Valley Methodist Chapel. Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Olive Posey of Lancaster, Calif. ; Mrs. Louise Thomas of Coal Center; Mrs. Henrietta Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio; and Mrs. Mildred Daniels of Los Angeles, Calif., and two nephews, William H. Grinage of Holbrook, and Theodore Grinage of Waynesburg R.D. 5. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Lantz Funeral H one, Rogersville, conducted by Rev. John Palmer. Interment i n Valley Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary E. Grinage, 62, of Graysville, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 16, 1972 in her residence following a long illness. Born January 25, 1910 in Center Township, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alta Tedrow Chapman. She was later the wife of the late H. Lindsey Grinage, who died July 18, 1968. Mrs. Grina ge has spent all her life in the Greene and Washington County areas. She was a member of the Windy Gap United Presbyterian Church. Surviv ing are a granddaughter, Mrs. Dorothy Aldene Royer, of Wa ynesboro; a great-granddaughter, Cathy Mitchell Grinage, of Gettysburg; and a sister, Miss Alice Ch apman, of Blairsville. A son, Ralph; a grandson, Kenneth, and a brother, William < span class3DGramE>are deceased. Services were held Sunday with burial in Rosemont Cemetery.

Mary H. Grinnage ~1924-2001

Mary H. Grinnage Age 77 passed away October 23, 2001 at her residence surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Norman F. Grinnage, Sr. Devoted mother of Norman F. Grinnage, Jr., Brenda J. Scales, both of Wilmington, Deborah G. Pulley of Arnold, MD, Ellen E. Grinnage of Wilmington & Dorothy R. Tunstall of Newark, DE. Also survived by 12 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Grinnage worked as a manager at Wilmington Dry Goods/Value City for many years. She was a member of St. Thomas AUMP Church, Glasgow, DE. Funeral services will be 10 am Mon., Oct. 29th at CONGO FUNERAL HOME, 2317 N. Market St. Viewing 8-10 am only. Burial in Gracelawn Memorial Park. (10/26/2001)

Mary Lou Grinnage ~1948-2004
5 Feb 2004

Mary Lou Grinnage (Williams) Age 56 of Wilmington, DE died Sun., Feb. 1, 2004 in Wilmington Hospital. Service 10 am Sat., Feb. 7 at The House Of Wright Mortuary, 208 E. 35th St., Wilmington. Visitation Sat., 8-10 am.

Morris Grinage died at Marietta, O. Sept 26, aged 52 years, of typhoid fever. He had removed from Woodruff, Greene County, twenty years ago, and was a brother of Alpheus, Elmer and Clark, of Woodruff, William of East Waynesburg and Benjamin, of Oregon. He leaves a wife and two children.

On August 21, 2003 at the age of 107, Olive Ruth Grinage stepped into God's beautiful garden and began tending His flowers. Olive was born December 14, 1895 to George and Lizzie (Little) Str ayer "beneath the bend of the Platte River" in Nebraska. Her family moved to Cadillac,, MI, and then to the Shelbyville-Martin area, where she resided the greater part of her life.

She loved her flowers and was an avid gardener, as well as a wonderful seamstress. She collected and dressed antique dolls for over 50 years, and was a member of the Grand Rapids Doll Club. She was a member of the Shelbyville United Methodist Church, and a faithful servant of her Lord.

Preceding Olive in death were her husband, Arthur; her 2 sons, Raymond and Edward; daughter-in-law, Barbara; great-grandson, Steve Poll; and her brothers and sisters, Charlie, Harley, L.J. Strayer, Annabelle Nash, Stella Sebright and Lucy Blakeslee. Remembering and missing her with love and admiration are her daughter-in-law, Rosemary Grinage; her grandchildren, Richard and Peg Grina ge, Tom and Kay Grinage, Don and Martha Poll, Randy and Sharon Grinage, and Mike and Sue Grinage. She leaves her great-grandchildren, Jim and Lezlie Grinage, Kate Grinage, Todd Grinage, Gordie and Terry Meyerink, Tony Grinage, Chad P oll, Andy and Kathy Poll, Gail Hillard, Amy Banning, Paul and Gina Stuefen, Scott Grinage, Tim and Sharon Grinage, Joe and Stephanie Grinage, A.J. and Anna Sabin, Cory and Angie Adamczyk. She leaves 27 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Sa ndy Creek Nursing Center, the nurses, and Amanda and Leann for their gentle care given to Grandma these past several years. To all who have a grandmother, tell her you love her, give her hugs and treasure the memories she gives you. Abiding to her wishes, cremation has t aken place, and a Memorial Celebration of Olive's life will be held on Saturday, September 20, at 11 a.m. at the Shelbyville United Methodist Church, Pastor Will iam Bills officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel, (269) 792-2237

Paul Grinage, 46 years, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Grinage Run, Center Township, (Pennsylvania), was killed in a highway accident in Jacksonville, Wednesday, June 2. He was born October 11, 1901, on Grinage Run, a son of the late O.M. and Minnie Stahl Grinage, and with the exception of the past 20 years in Florida, spent all his life in Greene County. He was never married. Mr. Grinage was a member of the Nazarine Church in Allentown, Pa., and served four years in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Lindsey Grinage, Bridgeport, Ohio; Elmer Grinage, Nineveh; Mrs. Irene Cook, Holbrook, R.D.; Mrs. Ferne Pearson, Wind Ridge; Mrs. Lucille Pearson, New Freeport; and Mrs. Avis Chapman, Logan,, W. Va.

Paul Grinnage 1926-2000
Contributed by Fern Bliss-Morgan and Stacey Cooper 13 May 2000: "A Tuskegee Airman"

1. Obituary: LEWES - Paul Grinnage of Lewes died Monday, May 8, 2000, in his home. He was 73.

Mr. Grinnage was born on June 15, 1926, the son of Virginia Harris. He spent many years as a builder in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. His last job was for Wilson's Auction, Lincoln, in charge of building and maintenance.

He was very interested in the welfare of the younger generation. He was a leader and role model for the younger males. He trained many carpenters, helping them decide their life vocations, for which they gave him much credit. Mr. Grinnage had been active in the Israel United Methodist Church, Lewes, where he was a chairperson of the administration board, usher, and serving where he could. He was a 32 Degree Mason, a member of Temple Lodge 8 PHA, Milford, past master of the Lodge and past commander-in-chief of Corinthian Consistory 5, Wilmington, a member of Suskim (sic) Temple 60, Wilmington, and an active member of the Tuskegee Airmen and VFW 10836.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Hilda Norwood; three brothers, Marshall Harris of Philadelphia, Edwin Harris of New Jersey and Wayne Harris of Milford; two sisters, Betty Harris of Dover and Jean Palmer of Darby, Pa.; two sisters-in-law; two godchildren, Debbie Morris Taylor and Clyde Selby; and many other relatives and friends.

Service will be noon Saturday at Israel United Methodist Church, Lewes. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the church, where a Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Israel Cemetery, Lewes. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to: Israel United Methodist Church building Fund, RR 7, Lewes.

2. Obituary: http://miva.delawareonline.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?obits.mv+printobit+newest+646079 Wilmington News Journal online 05/11/2000

Paul Grinnage Of Lewes, DE, died Monday, May 8, 2000 at his home. He was born June 15, 1926, son of Mrs. Virginia Harris.

He spent many years as a builder in DE, MD and PA. His last job was at Wilson Auction in Lincoln, DE in charge of the buildings and maintenance. He was very interested in the welfare of the younger generation. He was a great leader and role model for the younger males.

He trained many carpenters, helping them decide their life vocation, for which they gave him much credit. He was a very active member in the Israel United Methodist Church in Lewes; chairperson of the Administration Board, usher, serving where he could. Mr. Grinnage was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Temple Lodge #8 PHA in Milford, DE. He later became the Past Master of the Lodge. Another Masonic office that he held was Past Commander in Chief of Corinthian Consistory #5 of Wilmington, DE. He also was a member of Suakim (sic)Temple #60 in Wilmington, DE. He was an active member of the Tuskegee Airmen and a member of the VFW #10836.

He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Hilda Norwood; mother, Virginia Harris of Milford; 3 brothers, Marshall Harris of Philadelphia, PA, Edwin Harris of NJ, Wayne Harris of Milford; 2 sisters, Betty Harris of Dover, Jean Palmer of Darby, PA; 2 sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews and cousins; 2 godchildren, Debbie Morris Taylor and Clyde Selby.

Services will be held 12 noon Saturday, May 13 at Israel United Methodist Church, Lewes. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday at the church. Masonic Service will be 8 pm. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Building Fund of the Israel United Methodist Church, Lewes, DE. Arrangements by MINUS FUNERAL HOME Dover, DE

Raymond L. Grinage 1914-1987
The Grand Rapids Press
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 24, 1987 Page E3

Raymond L. Grinage, aged 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, August 24, 1987. Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Grina ge; a son, Richard and wife Peggy Grinage; two grandchildren, James Grinage and Kathleen Grinage; his mother, Olive Grinage; a brother, Edward and wife Bar bara Grinage of Caledonia; nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday at 10 am at the Basilica of St. Adalbert. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Heart Association will be appreciated. Friends may meet the fa mily Monday from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home."

Russell A. Grinage 1941 – 2009
(Descendant of Benjamin Sammons b 1793 in Delaware)

Russell A. Grinage, 68, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was born June 2, 1941 in Ypsilanti, the son of John and Alberta (Davis) Grinage.

He honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Grinage was a senior research assist ant at the Universityof MI for 30 years. Survivors include: son, Rossel Grinage of Ypsilanti,; stepdaughter, Kelley Coman; one brother, Wesley Grinage of Ellis, TX; three sisters, Beaulah (Victor) Lett of Ypsilanti, Ruth (Lance) Connor of Ypsilanti and Juanita Williams of Fenton, MI; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John Grinage Jr. and Charles Grinage and three sisters, Shirley Grinage, Dorothy Grinage and Linda Johnson. The funeral service will be 12 noon Tuesday, January 4, 2010 at Stark Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Stony Creek Cemetery. Visitatio n will be at the funeral home from 10 am until time of service Tuesday. Please sign his guest book at www.starkfuneral.com.

Susanna Davis Grinage 1847-1936

Mrs. Susanna Davis Grinage, aged 88 years, 10 months and 14 days, widow of Alpheus Grinage, died at 8:25 p.m., Wednesday, Jan 29, at her home in Jackson Township, Waynesburg, R.D. 7, following a three weeks' illness due to a complication of ailments. Mrs. Grinage was born March 15, 1847, in Springhill Township, and spent practically all her life in Greene County. She was a daughter of John and Sarah Areford Davis, and was the last of a family of five children. Her husband, Alpheus Grinage, died in 1908. Mrs. Grinage was the mother of nine children, two of whom, Miss Martha Grinage, at home, and W.C. Grinage, of Holbrook, survive. Six grandchildren and five great-grandchildr en also survive. Mrs. Grinage had been a church member for 72 years, and for t he past 70 years was a member of the Valley Chapel Methodist Protestant Church. Funeral services will be held at the Grinage home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be in charge of Rev. H. M. Peterson, of Rogersvi lle, assisted by the Rev. Gerald V. Smelaer. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Interment will be in the Valley Chapel Cemetery.

Thomas Hughes Grinage ~1874-1930
Democrat Messenger...1930

Well Known Farmer Summoned By Death: Thomas Hughes Grinage, aged 55, lifelong resident of Greene county, died Tuesday evening, October 21, 1930, at 8:30 at his home near Rogersville, following an illness of seven weeks. Dea th was due to heart trouble. Mr. Grinage was born in Jac kson township, a son of Alpheu s and Susan Davis Grinage, and was the oldest of nine children, two of whom survive, namely: W.C. Grinage, of Woodruff, and Martha E. Grinage, of Rogersville, R.D. His mother, who is 84 years old, also survives. His father died 22 years ago. Mr. Grinage was a successful farmer and a highly respect ed citizen. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at his late hom e, which he made with his aged mother and his sister. The services were conduc ted by the Rev. L.E. Schindler, of Amity, asisted by Rev. Larue Brown, of Rogersville.

Timothy D. Grinage 1879-1933
3 Aug 1933

Timothy D. Grinage, aged 54 years, of Woodruff, died in the Gre ene County Memorial hospital, Sunday evening, July 30, of blood poisoning. He h ad been in the hospital nearly two weeks after receiving a cut on the knee. Mr. Grinage was a son of Elmer and Josephine Adams Grinage, and was born Februa ry 11, 1879, in Center township. He had engaged in farming. Besides his wife, Mrs. Pearl Gallentine Grinage, he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cowan and Misses Belle and Hattie Grinage, of Woodruff, and two brothers, Mason Grinage, of Burnsville, and Oliver Grinage, of Graysvil le. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Larue Brown, pastor of the Rogersville Christian church. Inte rment in Rosemont cemetery.

Vallia "Lee" Harris Grinage 1940-1996
6 Jan 1996

Vallia "Lee" Harris Grinage, of 5750 Marsh Rd, Plainwell, MI, was born September 26, 1940 in McIntosh, FL, the daughter of James and Betty (Blanton) Harris, Sr. She was employed at Ralston Purina Foods in Battle Creek. Her family includes her mother, Betty J. Zue of Plainwell; her son, David Grinage of Orlando, FL; several step-children and grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Jim and Judy Harris of Orlando, FL; 3 grandchildren, Robert, Kyle, and Mehgan Grinage; and 5 nieces and nephews. Lee died Saturday January 6, 1996 in Kalamazoo and she was preceded in death by her father. Friends may visit with her family 4-7 PM Tuesday at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held 7:00 PM Tuesday. Burial will be in Orlando, FL. Memorial gifts in memory of Lee may be made to the Russell Home for Atypical Children, 510 Holden Ave, Orlando, FL 32806.

William G. Greenage 1935-2001

1. Obituary: http://www.delmarvaobits.com/posts.cfm?obit=3253 (06/28/01) Contributed by Pinky Coker via John C. Carter. William G. Greenage, a prominent local farmer and Chairman of the Caroline Soil Conservation District, died of complications from diabetes on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was 66 years old. He was born January 7, 1935 in Cheswold, DE to Thomas Greenage and Annabelle Sammons Greenage.

He began his farming career at the age of 13 working with Amish farmers in the Dover, DE area. His family moved to the Preston area in the early 1950's. When his family moved back to Dover, he remained in the Preston area, boarding with the Bailey family and working for C. Brooks Nagel. In the early 1960's, he began farming on his own. He married Joanne Meredith on January 26, 1963. In 1965, the family moved to Beechwood Farms in Preston, owned by Theodore and Helen Fletcher. He became a member of the Board of Supervisors at the Caroline Soil Conservation District in March of 1975. He was elected as Chairman of the Board on February 21, 1978 and retained that position until the present time. He was also a Director of the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts. He was very dedicated to agriculture and soil and water conservation and strived to have a solid working relationship with landowners and the many associated programs. One of his many accomplishments during his tenure was organizing the 50th anniversary celebration held in 1991. He was very supportive of the Public Drainage Association in Caroline County and instrumental in obtaining funding for the ditches. He retired from farming in 1999 because of health reasons.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne; one daughter, Claire Marie Bennett; one son, William Gordon Greenage, II; six grandchildren, Jonathan Ryan Noble, Samantha Renee Greenage, Warren Keith Bennett, Jr., William Matthew Bennett, Thomas Robert Greenage, and Michael Bannister Greenage, all from Preston, and one brother, John Reggs Greenage of Dover, DE. His parents and a brother, Harold Thomas Greenage, preceded him in death.

Funeral Services for him will be held on Friday, June 29, 2001 at 1pm at Framptom-Hawkins-Eskow Funeral Home in Federalsburg. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6- 9 p.m.The Reverend Denzil Cheek and David Nagel will officiate. Burial will be a Chestnut Grove Methodist Church in Federalsburg. Pallbearers will be William Greenage, II, David Nagel, Greg Russell, Michael Hubbard, Dawson Hubbard, R.J. Meredith, and Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Horner and Wheatley Neal.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Chestnut Grove Methodist Church, 5170 Long Swamp Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632.

2. Obituary: William G. Greenage

William G. Greenage, a prominent local farmer and chairman of the Caroline Soil Conservation District, died of complications from diabetes Saturday, June 23, 2001, in Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was 66. Mr. Greenage was born Jan. 7, 1935, in Cheswold, Del., son of the late Thomas Greenage and Annabelle Sammons Greenage.

He began his farming career at age 13, working with Amish farmers in the Dover, Del., area. His family moved to the Preston area in the early 1950s. When his family moved back to Dover, he remained in the Preston area, boarding with the Bailey family and working for C. Brooks Nagel. In the early 1960s he began farming on his own. He married Joanne Meredith on Jan. 26, 1963. In 1965 the family moved to Beechwood Farms in Preston, owned by Theodore and Helen Fletcher.

Mr. Greenage became a member of the board of supervisors at the Caroline Soil Conservation District in March 1975. He was elected chairman of the board on Feb. 21, 1978 and retained that position until the present. He also was a director of the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts. He was very dedicated to agriculture and soil and water conservation and strived to have a solid working relationship with landowners and the many associated programs. One of his many accomplishments during his tenure was organizing the 50th anniversary celebration in 1991. He was very supportive of the Public Drainage Association in Caroline County and instrumental in obtaining funding for the ditches. He retired from farming in 1999 because of health reasons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Thomas Greenage. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; a daughter, Claire Marie Bennett; a son, William Gordon Greenage II; a brother, John Reggs Greenage of Dover; and six grandchildren, Jonathan Ryan Noble, Samantha Renee Greenage, Warren Keith Bennett, Jr., William Matthew Bennett, Thomas Robert Greenage and Michael Bannister Greenage, all from Preston.

Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Framptom-Hawkins-Eskow Funeral Home in Federalsburg. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Denzil Cheek and David Nagel will officiate. Pallbearers will be William Greenage, II, David Nagel, Greg Russell, Michael Hubbard, Dawson Hubbard and R.J. Meredith, and honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Horner and Wheatley Neal. Burial will be at Chestnut Grove Methodist Church in Federalsburg. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Grove Methodist Church, 5170 Long Swamp Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com.

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