FLOYD O. STAYNER from Steuben Republican, February 26, 1936, pg 5, col 5

FLOYD O. STAYNER

        Floyd O. Stayner, son of Oliver and Nellie Stayner, was born in 
Jackson township, September 16, 1900, and died at his home in Orland, 
February 15, 1936, at the age of 35 years and 5 months.
        He was one of 10 children, five of whom, one a twin sister, preceded
him in death. Those left to mourn their loss besides his parents are his 
wife, Lissie Stayner, his three sons and three daughters, and Winn Stayner, 
Raleigh, N.Dak.; Laura Stayner Blanning, Cambridge, Mass.; Frank Stayner, 
Powdervill, Mont.; and Lucile Stayner Hedglin, Hudson, Ind., brothers and 
sisters of the deceased. 
        He attended the Orland public school and at the age of 16 joined the
army as a private. By November, 1918, he had engaged in the following five 
major battles of the World War: Offensive at Willer, Alsace, April 16 to May
25, 1918; Rammersmatt, Alsace, May 25 to July 29, 1918; Hagenbach, Alsace, 
July 29 to August 23, 1918; St. Mihiel Drive, September 12, 1918; 
Bouillonville, France, September 17 to Nov. 11, 1918. Later he became a 
corporal and at the time of his honorable discharge, July 27, 1921, he was a sergeant in Battery "C", 14th Artillery. In recent years he has been a  
member of the American Legion at Bronson, Mich.
        He was united in marriage to Lissie Fair on July 3, 1922. To this 
union were born seven children, six of whom are living.
        After discharge from the army he engaged in the baking business for 
a period of three years and subsequently that of a mechanic, a line of work 
in which he was exceptionally proficient.
        Floyd will be greatly missed in the community, especially by those 
who knew him intimately and best. His willingness to accommodate those with 
whom he came in contact was marked. Floyd Stayner will be remembered by many
as a generous and loyal friend, and for his family he ever manifested quiet 
thoughtfulness and deep affection.
        The military funeral service was held at the Congregational church, 
Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., Feb. 18th, with Rev. Edwin Jaycox officiating. The 
Bronson, Mich., American Legion were present to assist.
        There was a large attendance considering the bad weather. Many 
relatives and friends were hindered from attending. There were beautiful 
floral pieces by the town and friends. Singers were Mrs. Floy Rumsey, Mrs. 
Ellen Stoldt and Messrs. C. D. Ernsberger and F. A. Wigent. Pall bearers 
were members of the American Legion: Messrs. Lyston Keyes, H. O. Elliot, 
Weldin Haskins, Paul Sanders, Scott Wetzel and Flava Mounts. The Bronson 
Legion and local veterans marched to the church in a body and accompanied 
the remains and the family to the Jackson Prairie cemetery where the 
flag-draped casket was taken for interment, and the salute was given over 
another World War soldier's grave, the last resting place of Floyd Stayner. 
Harry Swank had charge of the burial.
        Among those attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fair, of 
Pontiac, Mich., Roy Jones and wife of Sturgis; Jack Byres and wife of 
Bronson. The sister, Mrs. Lucile Hedglin, of Hudson, Mrs. Stayner's brother,
Ross Fair, of Custer, and others started but could not reach here because of
the drifts.

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CARD OF THANKS

        We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the friends and 
neighbors who extended comforting and helpful sympathy in the recent 
sickness, death and burial of our dear husband, father and son, Floyd 
Stayner. We wish to thank the Rev. Jaycox for his words of comfort and the 
Bronson Legion and home World War veterans who attended in a body. Thanks to
all for the lovely floral offerings, to the singers, and to all who made it 
possible by untiring efforts, that we might reach the place of interment at 
Jackson Prairie, which otherwise would have been impossible because of the 
drifts.

Mrs. Floyd Stayner
The Children
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver (name misspelled in obit) Stayner
The Brothers and Sisters

ADDITIONAL NOTE:
Floyd was named Floyd Oliver Stayner   
                

Submitted By: Mona Hilden-Beckwith
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