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     Irene Crawford McNutt was born on 17 August 1896 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Hook McNutt and Maude Rebecca Crawford.¹ Irene Crawford McNutt died on 30 May 1908 at age 11.^3,4,2 She was buried at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary read as follows: "Irene Crawford McNutt. At three o'clock Saturday afternoon, May 30, 1908, of brain fever, Irene Crawford, eldest child and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McNutt, aged 11 years 9 months and 12 days. She was sick about ten days, and while her sufferings were intense they were born with wonderful patience. She was a loving daughter to her parents and devoted sister to the four little brothers who survive her. Her short life gave evidence that she was a child of Jesus. She loved her Bible, her church, the Sabbath school, and the Junior Union; was always ready to take an active part in the meetings. She had hoped to soon make a public profession of her love for her Savior. Repeatedly during her illness her voice was raised in singing the sweet songs of Zion. The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Alexander MacLachlan, D.D., some of her little companions singing the songs she loved. Four little girls, Gladys Blayney, Nina Martin, Lena Sprowls and Susannah McKeown, members of her sewing circle, acted as flower bearers. The parents and little brothers have the sympathy of their many friends in this sad bereavement."⁴

     Harold Robert McNutt was born on 9 February 1898 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Charles Hook McNutt and Maude Rebecca Crawford.² Harold Robert McNutt married Adella Bess Conklin, daughter of Herbert Alridge Conklin and Adeline Mae Cooper, in 1925.^3,4 Harold Robert McNutt died on 18 June 1972 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 74.⁵

     Clifford Emory McNutt was born on 9 February 1898 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Charles Hook McNutt and Maude Rebecca Crawford.^3,4 Clifford Emory McNutt married Irene Goebel on 30 April 1949 at Washington County, Pennsylvania.⁵ Clifford Emory McNutt died in April 1970 at age 72.

     Charles H. McNutt Jr. was born on 5 October 1904 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Charles Hook McNutt and Maude Rebecca Crawford.^1,4 Charles H. McNutt Jr. married first Alice Elizabeth Johnson on 22 December 1927 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.^2,3,5 Charles attended the Claysville schools and, following high school, taught school at Maple Glenn for one term before entering the Military Academy at West Point. He was graduated from the Academy in the class of 1927 and finished his formal training with a graduate degree in engineering from the university of California at Berkeley. During World War II, (then a Colonel) he served at various posts in the United States. He also served in the Pacific Theater of Operations in command of an engineer battalion and would up on VJ day as service commander of the city of Manila. In 1946, Colonel McNutt was assigned as deputy district engineer to assist in the conduct of the expanding Army civil works progarm throughout Central California, Nevada, Utah and parts of Oregon."⁶ For a time he was stationed at Alburquerque, New Mexico, as Chief Engineer of the Albuquerque District. About 1953 he was sent to Stutgart, Germany, where he remained until late March, 1955. He was then promoted to Brigadier General and sent to Heidelberg, Germany, with the designation of Chief Engineer of the Armies of Europe."⁷ Charles H. McNutt Jr. died in 1972.²

     Francis Bernard McNutt was born on 16 June 1906 at Minton house, Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Charles Hook McNutt and Maude Rebecca Crawford.¹ He attended the Arkansas State Teachers College, Potomac State, and Still Osteopathic College. Francis Bernard McNutt married Mary Molean (Dillon) Campbell, daughter of William Jerome Dillon Jr. and Sarah Elizabeth Montgomery, on 4 June 1934 at Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas.^2,4,6,7 Francis Bernard McNutt died on 28 November 1994 at Heartland of Clarksburg, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, at age 88.^2,3,8 His obituary read as follows, "Salem - Dr. Francis B. McNutt, 88, of Oak Street, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in a Clarksburg nursing home, following an extended illness. He was born June 16, 1906, in Claysville, Pa., the son of the late Charles H. McNutt and Maude Crawford McNutt. Surviving are his wife, Mary Campbell McNutt; one son, Francis B. McNutt Jr., Abilene, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Mary M. Gilhooley, East North Port, N.Y., and Mrs. James E. (Suzanne) Kinch, Huntington Beach, Calif., seven grand-children and one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Dr. McNutt was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. For 39 years, he was a general-practitioner in the Salem, Dodridge County area. He was a member of Salem Lodge No. 84, A.F. & A. M."⁹

     Katherine Elisabeth McNutt was born on 17 July 1910 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She was the daughter of Charles Hook McNutt and Maude Rebecca Crawford.¹ Katherine Elisabeth McNutt married Carl John Sohns, son of Fredeck Michel Sohns and Louise Charlotte Fick, on 22 December 1937 at Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 Katherine Elisabeth McNutt died on 15 July 1957 at Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at age 46.^2,4,3 She was buried at Claysville Cemetery, Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.³

     Wilore Manning was born circa 1861 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of William M. Manning and Mary A. Bogardus.¹

     Clayton E. Manning was born on 27 February 1863 at Pennsylvania.³ He was the son of William M. Manning and Mary A. Bogardus.^1,2,4 Clayton E. Manning died on 11 November 1919 at Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 56.³

     Mary Nora Manning was born in 1867 at Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William M. Manning and Mary A. Bogardus.¹

     James Milton Berkey was born on 8 August 1874 at Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 30 August 1919 at Pennsylvania at age 45.¹

     Minnie Ethel Chupp was born on 25 June 1884 at Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Edward Chupp and Mary Naomi Sherman.^3,2 Minnie Ethel Chupp married Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt, son of William Lewis VanZandt and Emaline Mizner, on 28 June 1906 at Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.^1,4,5,6 Minnie Ethel Chupp and Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt were divorced on 15 September 1943 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.⁶ Minnie Ethel Chupp died on 11 December 1967 at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 83.⁷ She was buried at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Emmett Township, Calhoun County, Michigan.⁷

     Elmer Colvin VanZandt was born on 4 April 1907 at Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^2,3,1,4 Elmer Colvin VanZandt married Anna May Tanner, daughter of John Tanner Sr. and Katherin Vogeli, on 1 November 1931 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹ Elmer Colvin VanZandt died on 14 April 1993 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 86.⁵

     Arthur Leon VanZandt was born on 26 November 1908 at Simons, Ashtabula County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^2,3,1,4 Arthur Leon VanZandt married Vera Leta Weisel, daughter of Andrew George Weisel Jr. and Aura Mae Clinger, on 19 October 1930 at Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ Arthur Leon VanZandt died on 25 January 1980 at Avon, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 71.⁵

     Glenn Harold VanZandt was born on 12 April 1910 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.¹ Glenn Harold VanZandt died on 2 July 1910 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.¹

     Clyde Lester VanZandt was born on 5 November 1911 at Simons, Ashtabula County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^1,2,3 Clyde Lester VanZandt married Irene Marjorie Lawrence, daughter of Guy D. Lawrence and Ethel Margaret Palmiter, on 25 June 1932.¹ Clyde Lester VanZandt died on 28 March 1989 at Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida, at age 77.⁴

     Roy Melvin VanZandt was born on 19 June 1913 at Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^1,2,3 Roy Melvin VanZandt died in August 1981 at age 68.⁴

     Ruth Esther VanZandt was born on 12 September 1915 at Stanhope, Ashtabula County, Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^1,2,3 Ruth Esther VanZandt died on 31 August 1995 at Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 79. She was buried at Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.

     Eva Naomi VanZandt was born on 4 January 1917 at Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.¹ Eva Naomi VanZandt died on 31 December 1918 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 1.¹

     Walter Newton VanZandt was born on 18 January 1919 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^1,2,3 Walter Newton VanZandt married Margaret Irene Dobbertien, daughter of Henry Dobbertien and Bertha Irene Rial, on 5 October 1941 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.⁴ Walter Newton VanZandt died on 3 November 1995 at Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida, at age 76.⁵

     William Edward VanZandt was born on 18 January 1919 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^1,2,3 William Edward VanZandt married Zenith Mae Barbara Amsler, daughter of Vernon Amsler and Goldie Marie Gallant, on 18 May 1946.⁴ William Edward VanZandt and Zenith Mae Barbara Amsler were divorced in 1954 at Calhoun County, Michigan.⁴ William Edward VanZandt died on 24 March 1991 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 72.^5,4

     Ray VanZandt died on 31 May 1921 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹ He was born on 31 May 1921 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.¹

     Warren Eugene VanZandt was born on 8 September 1923 at Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp.^1,2 Warren Eugene VanZandt married Doris Mae Porlier, daughter of Myron M. Porlier and Agnes M. u, on 23 December 1943 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. Warren Eugene VanZandt died on 27 July 2016 at Bronson at home Residence, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 92. His obituary read, "It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Warren Eugene VanZandt, age 92 of Battle Creek, MI, announces the passing of our dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend at Bronson at Home Residence on Wednesday evening, July 27, 2016 surrounded by his family. Warren was born September 8, 1923 in Jonesville, MI the son of Mitchell L. VanZandt and Minnie (Chupp) VanZandt.
From 1936-42 Warren had worked two jobs: working at flying schools and also for Win & Al Schuler at the ALWYN Downs Golf Course both in Marshall, MI. He then went into military service. He worked as a construction Electrician for the IBEW Local 445 from 1942 until retiring in 1989. He married the former Doris Porlier on December 23, 1943 in Marshall, Michigan; she preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 2004. He is survived by three daughters: Donna & Fred Jurs of Florida; Jill & Mike Forshey and Sue & Fred Bachman both of Battle Creek, MI: Six grandchildren: Jennifer & David Grace of MI; Sarah & John Boven of MI; Marcie Bowman of CA; Matthew Corrigan of Florida; Craig Bowman of CA; and Kari & Craig Grestini of CO; Six great grandchildren: Jordan, Shelby and Casey Grace; Lucas Boven and Sadie Boven; and Caden Grestini; two half-brothers: Davis and Fred VanZandt; and a half-sister: Mitchie Nordstrum all of Alabama.
He wrote a book about World War II and had it self-published called “The Other Side of Laughter". The book had over 900 pages of notes which took him 54 years to compile and edit. He enjoyed working on his computer and downloading 1940’s and 1950’s music for his wife to play on their television; enjoyed playing his organ, compiling scrapbooks with old time family photos, obituaries, military photos and he even had a separate wedding scrapbook of the extended family. He was a member of Riverside Country Club and at the Bedford Valley Golf Club. He had also been a Golf Pro for several years. He was an Amateur ham radio operator for many years talking to folks around the globe. When he was younger, he especially enjoyed time with his family at their summer cottage on Long Lake in Coldwater, MI. Warren served in the U S Army, (later known as the Army Air Corps) as a Corporal with Troop B 2nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received EAME Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal WWII, and the Purple Heart. He was injured Dec. 5, 1944 in France and was hospitalized. After he was discharged from hospital he transferred to the US Air Force. He was a long time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and IBEW Local 445. He was a Life member of the 2nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Assn., member of the Amateur Radio Relay League (AARL), American Legion Post 298, Sgt. D L. Fisher DAV Chapter # 121, VFW Post 565, Past President of Battle Creek District Golf Assn., and Past President of Numismatic Club of Kalamazoo. He was very active in Boy Scouting as a Scoutmaster for 3 years with Troop 5 sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Church and a Scout committeeman for 6 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Doris Van Zandt on Feb. 2, 2004; his son: Ray Van Zandt on Feb. 21, 2008; and his siblings. Visitation will be held at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service Monday, August 1, 2016 with the family present from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. The funeral services will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Father Christopher Ankley of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Kalamazoo County, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to: Bronson at Home Hospice, Calhoun County Animal Shelter or American Legion Post 298."

     Vera Leta Weisel was born on 26 February 1906 at Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan.³ She was the daughter of Andrew George Weisel Jr. and Aura Mae Clinger.² Vera Leta Weisel married Arthur Leon VanZandt, son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp, on 19 October 1930 at Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ Vera Leta Weisel died on 25 June 2001 at age 95.²

     Gloria Joy VanZandt was born on 10 May 1931 at Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Leon VanZandt and Vera Leta Weisel.¹ Gloria Joy VanZandt died on 7 October 2020 at age 89.²

     Norma Jean VanZandt was born on 12 December 1932 at Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Leon VanZandt and Vera Leta Weisel.¹ Norma Jean VanZandt died on 31 December 2015 at age 83.²

     Anna May Tanner was born on 12 September 1911 at Switzerland.¹ She was the daughter of John Tanner Sr. and Katherin Vogeli.^1,2,3 Anna May Tanner married Elmer Colvin VanZandt, son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp, on 1 November 1931 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹ Anna May Tanner died on 8 February 2005 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 93.⁴

     Irene Marjorie Lawrence was born on 25 April 1915 at Bellevue, Eaton County, Michigan.² She was the daughter of Guy D. Lawrence and Ethel Margaret Palmiter.^2,3 Irene Marjorie Lawrence married Clyde Lester VanZandt, son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp, on 25 June 1932.¹ Irene Marjorie Lawrence died on 25 April 2000 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 85.²