Mrs. Bertha Price Dies Suddenly At Houghton Lake
Bertha M. Price, former Roscommon resident, was found dead at her home on Danes Road, Houghton Lake, on July 9. Glen Porterfield, Roscommon County coroner, said she had apparently died several days prior to that date. She was 65 years of age.
Mrs. Price was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 17, 1903 and had been a frequent visitor to this area since 1910. She was married to the late Andrew J. Price, long time County Treasurer in 1937.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Church and Alter Society in Roscommon and B.P.O. Does No. 149, Houghton Lake.
Surviving is a son, Robert, of Houghton Lake; a daughter, Helen Annis, of California; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The rosary was recited at the Bargar-Smith Funeral Home, Friday evening and services were held Saturday morning from St. Michael’s Church. The Rev. Fr. John Hoogterp officiated. Burial was in Higgins Township Cemetery.
