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     Mary Elizabeth Greenwood was born on 6 December 1934 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Jay Greenwood and Helen Louise Greninger. Mary Elizabeth Greenwood married Donald Gene Stratton on 7 June 1953 at Missouri. Mary Elizabeth Greenwood married Donald Gene Stratton on 16 January 1965 at Newton Co., Missouri. Mary Elizabeth Greenwood died on 20 May 2013 at Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas, at age 78.¹ She was cremated.¹

     Mary Grace Greenwood was born on 11 July 1865 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Greenwood and Permelia A. Longley.¹ Mary Grace Greenwood married Asa Byron Christian on 31 March 1897 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Mary Grace Greenwood died on 9 December 1956 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 91.² She was buried at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She lived in May 1916 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She lived in February 1928 at Clay Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ She lived in August 1948 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

     Mary Jean Greenwood was born on 24 March 1930 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Morgan Arthur Greenwood and Verna Fay Hunsberger. Mary Jean Greenwood married Thomas Charles Criswell on 12 July 1947 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 Mary Jean Greenwood died on 10 October 2016 at Cass Co., Michigan, at age 86.^1,2 She was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,2 She lived in August 1970 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.

Mary Jean Criswell
March 24, 1930 - October 10, 2016

Mary J. Criswell, 86, of Cassopolis, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Cass County Medical Care Facility, following an illness.

She was born on March 24, 1930 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late M. Arthur and Verna Faye (Hunsberger) Greenwood.

On July 12, 1947 Mary married Thomas C. Criswell at a ceremony in South Bend, Indiana.

Mary worked for nearly fifteen years for Continental Can and then retired after many years at Jessup Door Company in Dowagiac. She had an admiration of being outdoors, working in her flower garden or being in nature that could be as simple as watching birds or spending time at Lake Michigan. Mary will also be remembered for her "Red Rosie Tea Parties" and her passionate love for her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thomas in 2006 and a brother Gregg Greenwood.

Mary is survived by her three daughters; Linda (Carl) Miller of Niles, Deborah (Charles) Tietsort of Vandalia and Valerie (Jeffrey) Gaideski of Dowagiac, a son, Scott (Naomi) Criswell of Cassopolis, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, her siblings; Lorna Suits of Dowagiac, Diane Hatch of Dowagiac, Virgil (Joyce) Greenwood of Dowagiac, Larry (Judy) Greenwood of Niles, James (Carolyn) Greenwood of Dowagiac, Andrea (James) Klett of Lawrence and Douglas (Penny) Greenwood of Grand Rapids.

A gathering to celebrate Mary's life will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Brown Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A private family interment will be held at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Cassopolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cass County Medical Care Facility - Auxiliary, 23770 Hospital St, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031.

A beautiful life deserves to be remembered, share your favorite memory of Mary with her family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

https://www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com/obituaries/Mary-Jean-Criswell?obId=27746818.¹


She lived in August 2015 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.

     Mary L. Greenwood is the daughter of James Warren Greenwood and Jean Doris Bussert.

     Michael D. Greenwood is the son of John Mark Greenwood.

     Michael Ernest Greenwood is the son of James Warren Greenwood and Jean Doris Bussert. Michael Ernest Greenwood married Jeannine (?)

     Monty Joe Greenwood is the son of Terry Neil Greenwood and Susan Ann Moore. Monty Joe Greenwood married Traci L. Buchanan on 18 April 1987 at Jackson Co., Missouri.

     Morgan Arthur Greenwood was born on 23 March 1907 at Jefferson Twsp., Cass Co., Michigan.¹ He was the son of William Arthur Greenwood and Angelina M. Shattuck. Morgan Arthur Greenwood married Verna Fay Hunsberger on 16 June 1928 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Morgan Arthur Greenwood died on 18 February 1976 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 68. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan.¹

     Nathan Greenwood is the son of Gregg A. Greenwood. Nathan Greenwood married Natalie (?)

     Patricia Arlene Greenwood was born on 9 February 1934 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest Fuller Greenwood and Ruth Arlene Taylor. Patricia Arlene Greenwood married Gerald Hilding Stein on 10 September 1955 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Patricia Arlene Greenwood died on 7 July 2000 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 66.¹ She was buried at Harris Prairie Cemetery, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She graduated in 1956 at Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, BA in Education. She graduated in 1973 at Michigan State University, Michigan, MA Degree.

     Peggy Ann Greenwood was born on 10 August 1932 at Diamond, Newton Co., Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Leroy Vanburen Greenwood and Mildred Alice Randal. Peggy Ann Greenwood married Jimmie Guy Spooner on 10 June 1951 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri. Peggy Ann Greenwood died on 14 December 2022 at Missouri at age 90.¹ She was buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹

     Robert James Greenwood is the son of James Warren Greenwood and Jean Doris Bussert. Robert James Greenwood married Patsy Kay O'Boyle at Centerville, Wayne Co., Indiana. Robert James Greenwood married Sharlene (?) after 2018.

     Robert John Greenwood was born on 25 June 1914 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of John Jay Greenwood and Eva Adelaide Fuller. Robert John Greenwood married Stella Stefanski in 1938. Robert John Greenwood married Florence Hundley on 29 January 1967 at Jonesboro, Grant Co., Indiana. Robert John Greenwood married Georgia Lou Palmer in 1987. Robert John Greenwood died on 15 October 2009 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 95.¹ He was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He lived in September 2008 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. The cause of death was Cerebrovascular Accident on 15 October 2009.

     Sara Jane Greenwood was born on 31 March 1943 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest Fuller Greenwood and Ruth Arlene Taylor. Sara Jane Greenwood married Ned Allen Ellison in 1965. Sara Jane Greenwood died on 18 September 1996 at age 53.¹ She was buried at Harris Prairie Cemetery, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Seth Greenwood was born on 29 November 1872.¹ He was the son of Van Buren Greenwood and Harriet Longley. Seth Greenwood died in December 1872.¹ He was buried at Dudman Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹

     Sherry Greenwood is the daughter of Larry D. Greenwood and Judith A. Myers. Sherry Greenwood married Greg Akey.

     Stacy Rene Greenwood is the daughter of Robert James Greenwood and Patsy Kay O'Boyle. Stacy Rene Greenwood married Todd L. James on 21 August 2004 at Ohio.

     Steven D. Greenwood was born on 8 August 1964 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan. He was the son of Larry D. Greenwood and Judith A. Myers. Steven D. Greenwood married Kimberly Ann Proffitt on 6 May 1989. Steven D. Greenwood died on 20 April 2017 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 52. He graduated circa 1982 at Dowagiac Union High School, Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan.

     Suzanne Greenwood is the daughter of Ernest Fuller Greenwood and Ruth Arlene Taylor. Suzanne Greenwood married Craig Alan McDonald on 5 August 1972 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

     Tammie Lynn Greenwood is the daughter of Robert James Greenwood and Patsy Kay O'Boyle. Tammie Lynn Greenwood married Steven Lee Meadows on 3 March 1990 at Oakford, Howard Co., Indiana.

     Terry Neil Greenwood was born on 21 July 1947 at Jackson, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of Leslie Eugene Greenwood and Chrystina Faye Greninger. Terry Neil Greenwood married Susan Ann Moore on 28 May 1966 at Diamond, Jasper Co., Missouri. Terry Neil Greenwood married Peggy (?) on 15 April 1989 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri. Terry Neil Greenwood died on 3 November 2019 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Fidelity Cemetery, Fidelity, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹

     Thomas Andrew Greenwood was born on 10 November 1868 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Van Buren Greenwood and Harriet Longley. Thomas Andrew Greenwood died on 16 August 1874 at Diamond, Newton Co., Missouri, at age 5.¹ He was buried at Dudman Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹

     Tina Greenwood is the daughter of Larry D. Greenwood and Judith A. Myers. Tina Greenwood married Allen Ohler. Tina Greenwood married male Hollis.

     Van Buren Greenwood was born on 18 March 1843 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of William Greenwood and Susan Pancake. Van Buren Greenwood married Harriet Longley, daughter of Thomas Longley and Mary Rupel, on 8 October 1867 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,1 Van Buren Greenwood died on 27 June 1889 at Diamond, Newton Co., Missouri, at age 46.¹ He was buried at Dudman Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹ He began military service on 5 June 1861. He ended military service on 21 June 1864.

He was a Private in Company E, 4th Regiment of the Ohio Infantry during the Civil War, on the Union side. He was injuried on 12May1864 at Spotsvania Court House, Virginia.

     Van Howard Greenwood was born on 3 April 1930 at Jasper Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of Leroy Vanburen Greenwood and Mildred Alice Randal. Van Howard Greenwood married Dolores Jean Feerick on 5 September 1948 at Jasper Co., Missouri. Van Howard Greenwood married Elfriede Lochner on 14 August 1982 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri. Van Howard Greenwood died on 14 October 2018 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 88.¹ He was buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹

     Virgil A. Greenwood is the son of Morgan Arthur Greenwood and Verna Fay Hunsberger. Virgil A. Greenwood married Joyce (?)

     Walter Jay Greenwood was born on 10 October 1908 at Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Charles Burton Greenwood and Lydia Fredricka Graffenberger. Walter Jay Greenwood married Helen Louise Greninger on 1 January 1930 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri. Walter Jay Greenwood married Altha Christine Hooker on 12 June 1939 at Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri. Walter Jay Greenwood died on 12 July 1979 at Missouri at age 70.¹ He was buried at Diamond Cemetery, Diamond, Newton Co., Missouri.¹

     William Greenwood was born on 27 September 1809 at Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Susan Pancake on 27 October 1835 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 William Greenwood died on 7 May 1888 at age 78.¹ He was buried at Independence-Butler Cemetery, Richland Co., Ohio.¹

     William Arthur Greenwood was born on 14 February 1876 at Diamond, Newton Co., Missouri.¹ He was the son of Van Buren Greenwood and Harriet Longley. William Arthur Greenwood married Angelina M. Shattuck on 16 June 1906 at Cass Co., Michigan. William Arthur Greenwood died on 29 May 1927 at Lee Sanitarium, Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 51.¹ He was buried at Dailey Cemetery, La Grange, Cass Co., Michigan.¹

     Fred James Gregg was born on 14 October 1884 at Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana.^1,2 He married Emma Emily Vera Perkins, daughter of Dr. Frank Everal Perkins and Daisy Dean Elliott, in 1926.¹ Fred James Gregg died on 31 January 1963 at La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, at age 78.^1,2 He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin.²