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SEARS, Stella May

SEARS, Stella May

Female 1873 - 1953  (79 years)   Has one ancestor but no descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name SEARS, Stella May 
    Birth 17 Sep 1873  Caledonia Township, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 3 Jan 1953  Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States Of America Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4796  Edgoose
    Last Modified 25 Feb 2026 

    Father SEARS, Martin   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F2030  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family GITTINGS, John T.,   b. 8 Aug 1870, Caledonia Township, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1923, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years) 
    Marriage Dec 1910 
    Family ID F992  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Jan 2026 

  • Notes 
    • GITTINGS, Stella May formerly SEARS (1873-1953)

      "Mrs. J. T. GITTINGS, 79 Years Old, Dies
      Mrs. Stella GITTINGS, 79, of 1108 College Ave., a life-time resident of Racine, died this morning in St. Luke's Hospital.
      Mrs. GITTINGS, who was born in Caledonia on Sept. 17, 1873, was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and an active member of the Woman's Association of the church. She also was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolutiod Order of the Eastern Star, and a former member of the Woman's Club.
      She is survived by a step-son, J. Halbert GITTINGS; a sister, Mrs. Joseph H. MARTIN, both of Racine; nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband, John T. GITTINGS, and by a step-daughter, Mrs. Elinor Gittings STARKEY.
      Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, at 1139 Blaine Blvd., with Rev. D. D. WILSON officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery."
      (The Journal Times (Racine, Wisconsin), 3 January 1953, accessed via Newspapers.com)

      (revised 09.02.2026)