Herman Heinrich Snear

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• Race: White
• Name: Harman Gneer
• Reference Number: 6066
• Residence: Michigan, United States; MaritalStatus: Widowed; Occupation: Farmer
• _HEIG: 5 ft. 4 in.
• Baptism: 10 Jul 1836, Enger, Germany; Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Birth: 1837, Germany
• Arrival: 1857
• _MILT: 24 Aug 1863; Waterford, PA voluntary enlistment
• Residence: 1870, Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Individual:
Baptism certificate said Herringhausen, which is about 3 miles WSW of Lippstadt, probably born Herringhausendorf, which is about 3 miles east of Enger and less than a mile south of Oetinghausen.23 Nov 200213:50:05One more child, 11 born, 7 living in 1900 census21 Apr 200221:14:20
Title: Records of Evangelical Lutheran Church, Enger, GER
Date: 23 Nov 2002

Clare Sentinal - 9 Sept 1910
HERMAN SNEAR
Herman Snear was born in Germany 3 July 1836 and came to this
country in 1857, settling in Erie, PA. In 1861 he was married to MissConey NITZEL who was also a native of Germany. Their married lifeextended over a period of 39 years, the wife dying in Oct 1900. In1867 they moved to Michigan, settling in Tuscola Co, where theyresided until 1883 when they came to Wise, Isabella Co, where theylived until the death summons came. To them were born ten children,six boys and four girls. Three of the boys, Charlie, Joseph and John, diedbefore the parents. There still survive three sons, George, William andFrank, who reside in Wise. All the daughters are still living: Mrs. Wm.LEOSH and Mrs. James HERSEY of Wise, Mrs. Len WOOD or Gilmore,and Mrs. Wm. JOHNSON of Farwell.
Mr. SNEAR was a member of the GAR, having volunteered for his
adopted country in 1861 and followed the flag for three years.
Since the death of his wife, he had resided with his son George. On
Sunday last he seemed in his usual health and had spent part of the dayvisiting at another son's. When he returned home he lay down uponthe bed and was there found dead, the end coming evidently without astruggle.
The funeral was held at the ME Church in Loomis, services being
conducted by Rev. PARSONS of Coleman, and interment in cemetery atLoomis. The very large attendance at the funeral attested the worth ofthe deceased and the high esteem in which he was held.Date: 23 Nov 2002


Birth:
Baptized 10 Jul 1836

Buried:
Wise Cemetery

Herman married Coney Nitzel in 1861. Coney was born on 26 Apr 1838 in Bavaria, Germany; died on 3 Oct 1900 in Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 2884
• Birth: 1863, Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth: 1863, Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth: 1863, Pennsylvania, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1930, Clare, Clare, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Obit:
Clare-Isabella County MI Archives Obituaries.....SNEAR, George April 10, 1934
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Clare Sentinal - 27 Apr 1934
George SNEAR was born in PA in 1862 and departed this life at his home in Clare 10
Apr 1934 of heart
disease.

Upon coming to this state he resided in Tuscola Co for several years, later coming
to Wise Twp where
he was engaged in farming til seven years ago, when he moved to Clare. He served as
alderman for
First Ward for two years.

Thirty-two years ago he was united in marriage with Maggie STEWART who survives him,
together with
three sisters, Mrs. L. WOOD of Farwell, Mrs. Celestia LEOSH of Herrick and Mrs.
James HERSEY of
Portland, OR; two brothers, William of Wise and Frank, who resides at Bailey Lake.
Funeral services were
held from the home 12 April and burial was made in Cherry Grove Cemetery.

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Family/Spouse: Maggie Stewart. Maggie was born in 1856 in Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: William Sneer
• Reference Number: 5713
• Residence: Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1864, Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth: Apr 1864, Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth: 1865, Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth: 1865, Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth: 1870, Pennsylvania, USA
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1930, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Obit:
Clare-Isabella County MI Archives Obituaries.....SNEAR, William January 13, 1943
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Clare Sentinal - 22 Jan 1943
WILLIAM SNEAR VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK JANUARY 13
Drops Dead in Road When Returning Home From Clare

Relatives and friends of William SNEAR, for many years a resident of Wise Twp, were
shocked
Wednesday of last week to learn of his sudden death while he was returning from
Clare to his home
southeast of the city. Mr. SNEAR had been shopping in Clare and rode home with Floyd
TUBBS who lives
5 1/2 miles southeast of here, and while walking from there to his nearby home
suffered an attack of
coronary thrombosis and dropped dead in the road.

William SNEAR, son of Harmon and Connie SNEAR was born April 27, 1865 in Erie
County, PA and
departed this life January 13, 1943 after a heart attack at the age of 77y, 9m, and
17d. When he was a
small boy he moved with his parents to Wise Twp in Isabella County, where he has
since resided.

In 1908 he was united in marriage to Cora ROWLING of Ashley, MI and to this union
were born four
children: Mirlie of Clare, Roy, now in the US Service, and Tressa and Alfred, who
preceded him in death.

Besides his wife and two sons he leaves to mourn his departure four grandchildren; 1
brother, Frank
SNEAR of Clare; two sisters, Mrs. Lila WOOD of Farwell, and Mrs. Carrie HERSEY of
Oregon; and a host of
relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Loomis Gospel Mission at 2:00 Saturday afternoon
with Reverend J.
Wesley TEALE officiating and interment in the Loomis Cemetery.

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William married Cora Anita Rowling on 6 Jul 1908 in Gratiot, Michigan, USA. Cora (daughter of George William Rowling and Almira Elizabeth Conklin) was born in May 1883 in Michigan, USA; died in 1957 in Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA; was buried in Loomis, Isabella County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 4991
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Obit:
Isabella County MI Archives Obituaries.....SNEAR, Charles September 30, 1883
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Isabella County Enterprise - 10 Oct 1883
Clare - The funeral of Charles SNEER (sic) aged 17 years, was held in the ME Church
in Loomis on
Monday, Rev. SG BLANCHARD officiating. The young man died of rheumatism of the
heart.

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• Name: Celestia Leash
• Name: Celestin
• Name: Celestta Leosh
• Name: Estia Leosh
• Reference Number: 4642
• Birth: 1868, Pennsylvania, USA
• Birth: 1868, Pennsylvania, USA
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Notes:

obit:
Isabella County MI Archives Obituaries.....LEOSH, Celestia October 3, 1939
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Clare Sentinal - Oct 1939
Celestia LEOSH - Celestia SNEAR, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman SNEAR was born 17 May
1876 in Erie,
PA and died at the age of 72y, 5m, and 15d at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lila
DALTON, in Wise
Twp, Isabella County.

In 1884 she was united in marriage to William E. LEOSH and to this union 11 children
were born.

She leaves to mourn her departure two daughters, Mrs. Charles GOODENOW and Mrs. Lila
DALTON; five
sons, William, Alvin, Rev and Ivor LEOSH of Clare, and Frank LEOSH of Grand Rapids;
two sisters, Mrs.
Lila WOOD of Farwell and Mrs. Carrie HERSEY of Ashland, OR; two brothers, Will and
Frank SNEAR of
Clare; besides grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and
friends. The
husband and four children preceeded her in death. She was a kind and loving mother
and a patient
sufferer, never complaining during her long illness.

Funeral services were held at the Doherty Funeral Home at 2:00 and at Herrick Church
at 2:30 Thursday
afternoon, October 5. She was laid to rest in the Loomis Cemetery beside her husband
who passed
away many years ago.

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Buried:
Loomis Cemetery

Celestia married William E Leosh on 9 Apr 1884. William was born on 9 Jun 1859 in Lockport, Eric, Michigan, USA; died in 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 2887

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Name: Enma Johnson
• Name: Mrs Enma Snear
• Reference Number: 5381
• Residence: Wise Tp, Michigan
• Residence: Married MaritalStatus: Married
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Died:
56 Age: 56

Emma married Claud Babcock on 1 Nov 1885 in Wise Township, Isabella, Michigan, USA. Claud was born in 1864 in Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 5820
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

Notes:

Saginaw Courier-Herald
4 Mar 1897
Herman Snear who lives three miles southwest of this place, received a telegram Wednesday evening with the sad intelligence that his son Joseph was killed by a tree falling on him.

Other Events:

• Race: White
• Reference Number: 6691
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Gilmore, Isabella, Michigan, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Lila married Hiram Len Wood on 17 Aug 1891 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan, USA. Hiram (son of Jesse H Wood and Martha Jane) was born on 29 Oct 1863 in Green, Forest, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Jun 1934 in Gilmore, Benzie, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 5841
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

Family/Spouse: James Hersey. James was born in 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 5439
• Residence: 1880, Elmwood, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

Notes:

from: http://www.gencircles.com/users/roberlin/1/data/1403

Dates in cemetery transcription are wrong -- 1819 for 1879 and 1898 for 189624 Nov 20028:09:11"Blind and idiotic" according to the 1880 census
"Johnnie"7 May 200215:10:39

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• Civil: Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Race: White
• Name: Mirle Snear
• Name: Mirlie Snear
• Name: Mr Mirlie Snear
• Name: Nairlie Snear
• Reference Number: 6696
• Residence: Clare, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1908, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1909, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1910, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1910, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1930, Brevort, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1940, Grant, Clare, Michigan, USA

Notes:

BIRTH: 17 May 1909 in Michigan

PARENTS: William Snear and Cora Anita Rowling

MARRIAGE: 22 Nov 1929 Mt Pleasant, MI

DEATH: 21 Aug 1982 in Mount Pleasant, MI

BURIAL: Wise Cemetery Loomis, MI

Mirlie married Esther Francis Schimmelpfennig on 22 Nov 1929 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan, USA. Esther (daughter of August Schimmelpenny, Jr and Mary Gaave) was born on 13 Jan 1912 in Michigan, USA; died on 19 May 1990 in Clare, Clare, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Race: White
• SSN issued: Michigan, USA
• Name: Roy W Snear
• Name: Roy W. Snear
• Name: Roy William Snear
• Reference Number: 4993
• Residence: Richland, Montcalm, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1915
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1930, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1950, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA; StreetAddress: Town of Loomis; 34 Age: 34; Brickmason Occupation: Brickmason; AgriculturalQuestionnaireNumber: 163; ClassofWorker: Private; EnumerationDistrict: 37-32; HoursWorked: 40; Industry: Construction Company; LiveOnFarm: No; OccupationCategory: Working; ThreeOrMoreAcres: Yes; Head RelationToHead: Head; Married MaritalStatus: Married
• Death: 24 Sep 1993, Alma, Gratiot, Michigan, USA

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 2676

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 2821
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

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• Name: Philla Leosh
• Reference Number: 5132
• Birth: Apr 1884, Pennsylvania, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Phillapina married Charles Malcolm Goodenow on 25 Jul 1901. Charles was born in 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Name: William H Leash
• Name: William H Leosh
• Name: William H Leosk
• Name: William Leosh
• Name: William Leosh
• Reference Number: 5055
• Birth: 1886, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1886, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1886, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1930, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

William married Ethel Anderson on 30 Oct 1913. Ethel was born between 1880 and 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Other: Isabella, Michigan, USA
• SSN issued: Michigan, USA
• Name: Alvin J Leash
• Name: Alvin J Leosh
• Name: Alvy Leosh
• Reference Number: 4964
• Residence: Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1888, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 1888, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 26 Aug 1888, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Alvin married Charlotte Hunt Brown on 24 Nov 1935. Charlotte was born about 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 5185
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Other Events:

• Name: George E Leash
• Reference Number: 5496
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

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• Name: John R Leash
• Name: Revy Leosh
• Reference Number: 4918
• Birth: 1892, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

John married Myrna Orvis Hunt on 20 Feb 1915 in Isabella, Michigan, USA. Myrna was born in 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 454

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• Name: Lila Leosh
• Reference Number: 5448
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Lila married James Dalton on 27 Mar 1909. James was born about 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emil Merkin. Emil was born in 1882; died in 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 476

Other Events:

• SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
• Name: Ivan L Leash
• Name: Ivan Leosh
• Name: Ivan Leosh
• Name: Iven Leosh
• Name: Ivon L Leosh
• Reference Number: 5246
• Birth: Mar 1898, Michigan, USA
• Birth: 16 Mar 1898
• Birth: 1899, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Death: Jan 1967, Clare, Clare, Michigan, USA

Ivan married Amanda Schimmelpfennig on 17 Dec 1930 in St Ignace, Mackinac, Michigan, USA. Amanda (daughter of August Schimmelpenny, Jr and Mary Gaave) was born in 1909 in Michigan, USA; died on 26 Oct 1999 in Farwell, Clare, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Frank C Leash
• Reference Number: 5275
• Residence: 1910, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1920, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 10784

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 10716

Family/Spouse: Nettie Miller. Nettie was born on 28 Sep 1902 in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, USA; died on 4 Sep 1995 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Race: White
• Reference Number: 6700
• Residence: 1910, Gilmore, Isabella, Michigan, USA; Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 112

Family/Spouse: Unknown Putnam. Unknown was born about 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 4571

Other Events:

• Name: Betty Snear
• Reference Number: 2890
• Residence: 1940, Grant, Clare, Michigan, USA

Family/Spouse: Ed Spicer. Ed was born in 1920; died in 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Rose Snear
• Reference Number: 2872
• Birth: 1936, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1940, Grant, Clare, Michigan, USA

Family/Spouse: Arthur Lewis Slocum. Arthur was born on 23 Jun 1925 in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, United States of America; died on 22 Feb 2014 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America; was buried in Loomis, Isabella County, Michigan, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• SSN issued: Michigan, USA
• Name: Ruth A. Wilkerson
• Name: Ruth Snear
• Reference Number: 5916
• Birth: 7 Aug 1938
• Birth: 1939, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1940, Grant, Clare, Michigan, USA

Notes:

BIRTH: 7 July 1938 Farwell, Clare, MI

PARENTS: Mirle Snear and Ester Francis Schimmelpfennig

MARRIAGE: 1955 to Melvin Dale Gordon in Farwell, Clare, MI. He died 21 Jun 1975.
married second 1 Jun 1985 to J.D. Wilkerson

DEATH: 16 Jul 2010 in Burton, Genesee, Mi

BURIAL: 19 Jul 2010 in Flint Memorial Park

OBITUARY: WILKERSON, Ruth of Burton, age 72, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at her residence.A Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Those desiring may make contributions to the family.

Visitation 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Ruth was born in Clare, Michigan on July 7, 1938, the daughter of the late Merle and Ester Snear. She enjoyed crocheting, listening to country music and loved animals, especially her dogs.Surviving are children, Cindy Gordon, Sue Gordon, Rick Gordon, Judy and husband Rick Felsing, Debbie Altman, David Gordon, Janet Eagan and Vickie Herrick; step-children, Chuck and wife Mary Wilkerson, Sue and Diane; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D.; step-son, Jim; brother, Bill Snear; sisters, Rose Slocum and Betty Spicer.

Ruth married Melvin Dale Gordon in 1955 in Farwell, Clare, Michigan, USA. Melvin (son of James Nelson Gordon and Virginia Franklin Caruthers) was born on 15 Nov 1933 in Harrison, Clare, Michigan, USA; died on 21 Jun 1975 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married J D Wilkerson on 1 Jun 1985 in Genesee, Michigan, USA. J was born on 23 Oct 1923; died on 21 Nov 2008 in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Race: White
• Reference Number: 16012
• Residence: Wise, Isabella, Michigan
• Residence: 1950, Wise, Isabella, Michigan, USA; StreetAddress: Town of Loomis; 2 Age: 2; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 37-32; LiveOnFarm: No; SchoolYearsCompleted: O; ServedInWWI: No; ServedInWWII: No; ThreeOrMoreAcres: Yes; SameHouse: Yes; Son RelationToHead: Son; Never Married MaritalStatus: Single

Notes:

James Henry Snear
December 24, 1947 - July 7, 2023
Swartz Creek
SNEAR, James Henry - age 75, of Swartz Creek, died July 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Friday, July 14, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Visitation will be held from 10 AM - 12 PM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (www.fbem.org). James was born December 24, 1947 in Clare. He retired from General Motors and was a licensed builder, which was his true passion. James loved traveling the world with his wife, Dawn. He also enjoyed reading and hunting. Surviving are: wife, Dawn of Swartz Creek; son, James (Amy) Snear of Clare; step-son, Jared (Alycia) Wazny of Gainsville, GA; step-daughter, Kristen (Andrew) Spears of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Kayden, Gavin, Kaylee, Leland, Kendyl, and Lucas; twin brother, John (Valerie) Snear; sisters, Shirley Mohowitsch, Sylvia Burgess and Yvonne Haring; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Brian Snear; father, Roy Snear, and mother, Josephine Gillespie. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 10785

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• GordonDNA: DNA match to Judy Gordon 110 cM. Common ancestor - Herman Snear/Coney Nitzel. 2nd cousin 1x removed.
• Reference Number: 10717

Notes:

W.B. (managed by Karla Babcock)

Family/Spouse: Esther Marie Winger. Esther was born on 7 Feb 1925 in Moline, Allegan, Michigan, USA; died on 28 May 2006 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 4691

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• GordonDNA: DNA match to Judy Gordon 52 cM. Common ancestors - Heerman Snear/Coney Nitzel . 2nd cousin 1x removed.
• Reference Number: 10803

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• Reference Number: 10812

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]