Maurice Coppens

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMaurice Coppens married Bessie Plowman, daughter of Charles Plowman and Sarah (?).
DateLocationDescription
10 September 1955St. Phillip Neri (Rectory), Empire, Leelanau, MichiganMaurice Coppens witnessed the marriage of Ned A. Plowman and Jean Lorraine Denny on 10 September 1955 at St. Phillip Neri (Rectory), Empire, Leelanau, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Coppens attended the Ned Plowman-Jean Denny wedding in Glen Arbor Saturday. Mr. Plowman is Mrs. Coppens' nephew. The Coppens were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manning of Empire.

Maude Davis

F, b. 1897, d. 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1918As of circa 1918,her married name was Plowman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1897Maude Davis was born in 1897 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1918She married Chris Plowman, son of Charles Plowman and Sarah (?), circa 1918.
Death1992Maude Davis died in 1992.

Children of Maude Davis and Chris Plowman

Earl C. Plowman

M, b. 13 October 1921, d. 4 January 2000
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 October 1921Earl C. Plowman was born on 13 October 1921 at Michigan.
He was the son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.
Marriage22 May 1948Earl C. Plowman married Esther A. Roush on 22 May 1948.
Death4 January 2000Earl C. Plowman died on 4 January 2000 at age 78 Earl C. Plowman, 78, of Empire, died Tuesday at his home.
Born Oct. 13, 1921, in South Haven, he was the son of Chris and Maude (Davis) Plowman. On May 22, 1948, in Traverse City, he married Esther A. Roush, who survives.
Earl was a 1939 graduate of Empire High School. He served with the U.S. Army Seabees during World War II in the Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion Post 199 in Maple City, Empire Masonic Lodge No. 597 F&AM. Earl also volunteered at the Empire Museum.
He is survived by three children, Richard (Angela) Plowman of Empire, Janice (David) French of Bangor and Christine Plowman of Brooklyn; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Alan) Berish of Lansing, Julie (Shawn) Spencer of Denver, Jason and Jacquelyn Plowman of Empire and Marcus and Adam French of Bangor; and one great-grandson, Matthew Spencer.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Graveside memorial services will be held in the spring at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Empire Museum or a charity of one's choice.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.

Esther A. Roush

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 May 1948As of 22 May 1948,her married name was Plowman.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage22 May 1948Esther A. Roush married Earl C. Plowman, son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis, on 22 May 1948.

Paul E. Plowman

M, b. 1924, d. 1924
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Death1924Paul E. Plowman died in 1924.
Birth1924He was born in 1924.
He was the son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.

Betty Plowman

F, b. 1926, d. 1927
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1926Betty Plowman was born in 1926.
She was the daughter of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.
Death1927Betty Plowman died in 1927.

Richard Plowman

M, b. 1931, d. 1932
Father*Chris Plowman b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 12 Feb 1962
Mother*Maude Davis b. 1897, d. 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1931Richard Plowman was born in 1931.
He was the son of Chris Plowman and Maude Davis.
Death1932Richard Plowman died in 1932.

Gaylord Plowman

M, b. 1932, d. 1933
Father*Archibald A. Plowman b. 3 Nov 1892, d. Dec 1968
Mother*Manila M. Bumgardner b. 1898, d. 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1932Gaylord Plowman was born in 1932.
He was the son of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.
Death1933Gaylord Plowman died in 1933.

John Bumgardner

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1898John Bumgardner married Cynthia Tunwell before 1898.

Child of John Bumgardner and Cynthia Tunwell

Cynthia Tunwell

F, b. 24 November 1872
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1898As of before 1898,her married name was Bumgardner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1872Cynthia Tunwell was born on 24 November 1872 at Michigan.
Marriagebefore 1898She married John Bumgardner before 1898.

Child of Cynthia Tunwell and John Bumgardner

(?) Tucker

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Tucker married Wenonah M. Plowman, daughter of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.

Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr.

M, b. 1930, d. 1991
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Lee McCaffrey Sr. married Donia R. Plowman, daughter of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.
Birth1930Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. was born in 1930.
Death1991He died in 1991.

Children of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman

(?) Howard

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Howard married Tena F. Plowman, daughter of Archibald A. Plowman and Manila M. Bumgardner.

Cynthia Louise McCaffrey

F, b. 26 June 1963, d. 5 October 2004
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 June 1963Cynthia Louise McCaffrey was born on 26 June 1963.
She was the daughter of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death5 October 2004Cynthia Louise McCaffrey died on 5 October 2004 at age 41 Cynthia Louise McCaffrey, born June 26, 1963, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004.
Cynthia is survived by her son, Nicholas; mother, Donia McCaffrey; sister, Vicki Plamondon of Traverse City; three brothers, Roy (Diane) McCaffrey of Traverse City, Robert McCaffrey Jr. and Gaylord (Janet) McCaffrey of Lake Ann; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert McCaffrey Sr; and sister, Jolin.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be planned at a later date. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Vicki Dee McCaffrey

F, b. 14 September 1953, d. 12 September 2006
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Plamondon.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1953Vicki Dee McCaffrey was born on 14 September 1953.
She was the daughter of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death12 September 2006Vicki Dee McCaffrey died on 12 September 2006 at age 52 Vicki Dee Plamondon, 52, of Traverse City, died Sept. 12.

Robert Lee McCaffrey Jr.

M, b. 25 February 1952, d. 22 August 2010
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert Lee McCaffrey Jr. was also known as Bobby.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 February 1952Robert Lee McCaffrey Jr. was born on 25 February 1952 at Michigan.
He was the son of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death22 August 2010Robert Lee McCaffrey Jr. died on 22 August 2010 at age 58 Robert Lee "Bob" McCaffrey Jr., age 58, of Lake Ann, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City. He was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Traverse City, the son of the late Robert Sr. and Donia (Plowman) McCaffrey.

Bob worked as an auto mechanic and construction worker and most recently was employed with S. Basch and Son.

Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He also liked to ride his motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter, Amy Ransom, of Tucson, Ariz; five grandchildren, Blake, David, Kevin, Wyatt and Kayla; his brothers, Gaylord (Janet) McCaffrey, of Lake Ann, and Roy (Dianna) McCaffrey, of Yuma, Ariz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

Bob was also preceded in death by his three sisters, Jolin, Vicki and Cynthia; and his nephew, Russell.

Cremation has taken place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The family extends a special thanks to the staffs at Munson Medical Center, Hospice of Michigan and Maple Valley Nursing Home.

Please share memories with the family at Robert's online guestbook at right.

The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Cremation Center.

Jolin McCaffrey

F, b. 1949, d. 1967
Father*Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. b. 1930, d. 1991
Mother*Donia R. Plowman b. 18 Oct 1928, d. 30 Aug 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJolin McCaffrey was also known as Jo-Lin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1949Jolin McCaffrey was born in 1949.
She was the daughter of Robert Lee McCaffrey Sr. and Donia R. Plowman.
Death1967Jolin McCaffrey died in 1967.

Russell Joseph McCaffrey

M, b. 17 July 1971, d. 25 February 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1971Russell Joseph McCaffrey was born on 17 July 1971 at Michigan.
Death25 February 2004He died on 25 February 2004 at age 32 Russell Joseph McCaffrey, 32, of Lake Ann, died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at his residence. He was born on July 17, 1971, in Traverse City.
Russell had worked as an automotive and truck mechanic, and also as a truck driver.
In his spare time, he enjoyed going four-wheeling. Most of all, Russell loved spending time with his daughter, Jayde.
Russell is survived by his daughter and her mother, Jayde McCaffrey and Miranda Arlt of Kingsley; his father, Gaylord (Janet) McCaffrey of Lake Ann; his mother, Jo (Cleaton) Cantrell of Suttons Bay; his maternal grandmother, Nettie Keusch of Traverse City; his paternal grandmother, Donia McCaffrey of Traverse City; his stepgrandmother, Prudence Gaines of Frankfort; his stepgrandmother, Diane (Dale) Redmond of Grawn; his stepgrandfather, Red Cantrell of Florida; seven sisters, Meggan (Daniel) Eager of Lake Leelanau, Prudence Stroh of Copemish, Penelope (Ray) Cox of Copemish, Priscilla Hard of Lake Ann, Jessica (George) Moreno of Lake Ann, Michelle (Rex) Lindstrom of Indiana, and Maranda Cantrell of Suttons Bay; one brother, John (Cristy) Cantrell of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2004, at the Strongheart Center in Peshawbestown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the fund for his daughter, Jayde McCaffrey.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.