Melissa Jane Bortel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Jennings, was born in Seneca county, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1852, and departed this life Nov. 20, 1932, aged 80 years, 2 months and 3 days.

She was the eldest of nine children. On Oct. 10, 1874, she was united in marriage to Uriah Bortel, and to this union were born four children, two sons and two daughters, Charles and Justin Bortel, of Ludington, Mich.; Mrs. Maud Charon, also of Ludington; and Mrs. Bertha Corwin, deceased, of Liberty Center, Ohio.

She was converted in early life and endeavored to live a Christian life.

She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, a kind sister and a good neighbor.

Those left to mourn her going are two sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, five brothers and one sister, besides many relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.