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Jul 23, 1929, page 16 - The Grand Rapids Press at Newspapers.com:
2771MARTIN J. SENCER DEAD AFTER SHORT ILLNESSMartin J. Sencer, 41, a furniture salesman, died of heart disease Monday night at his home. 1575 Lake Dr., S. E. He had been ill only a short time.
Born at Murphysboro, Tenn., Mr. Sencer came to this city about 13 years ago and, for a time, was identified with the Periodical Publishing Co. He next was with the Nappanee Kitchen Cabinet Co. of Nappanee, Ind., and then was associated with the Charles P. Limbert Furniture Co. of Holland and the Holland Furniture Co. He became a salesman for Robert W. Irwin Co., Grand Rapids, two years ago.
He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Tennessee and the Masonic Lodge at Nappanee, Indiana.
In addition to his widow, Miss Helen Furniss of Grand Rapids, he leaves a son, David; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sencer of New York City; a sister, Miss Sara Sencer of New York City; and a brother, S. J. Sencer of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held at Birdsall’s chapel, 63 Jefferson Ave., Wednesday morning at 10:30. The Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.