Grand Ledge Independent

Stephen D. Reeves

-Died, at his residence in this village, Wednesday night at 12 o’clock, of diarrhea. Mr. Stephen D. Reeves, aged 78 years. Mr. Reeves had been ill for several weeks, and his death was not unexpected. He moved to Michigan 42 years ago, and has since resided in Windsor, Delta and Grand Ledge. He was a good man and citizen, and was well known and universally respected. His second wife survives him. Funeral services will be held next Sunday morning, at 10::10 sharp, at the M. E. church. The deceased will be buried with Masonic honors, and the remains interred in the Windsor cemetery.

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