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Dayle Marie Christopher (Chronister)
B. July 3, 1955 - St. Joseph's Hospital, Michigan City, Indiana - Family lived in Sawyer, Michigan
M. January 6, 1973 - Jimmie Dale Chronister - Saran Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Michigan
Dayle was born to Karen Dale Ackerman and Warren Bernard Christopher, Sr. on Sunday, July 3, 1955, at 1:45 P.M. at St. Joseph's Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana. Dayle was brought home after three weeks in an incubator because she was born premature. Mom and Dad lived in the Cottage in Bethany Beach at the time but moved to the Sawyer house within a year.
Dayle's April 2025 Christopher Family Gathering photos can be found on this page or specifically of Dayle's family see below: Gathering
Timeline of Dayle's Life: (work in progress)
Fall 1960 - Started Kindergarten at Chikaming Elementary School in Harbert, Michigan
Feb. 1964 - Moved to 1010 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan
Feb. 1964 - 1970s - Attend First Baptist Church in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Fall 1971 - Played Girls Basketball at St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph, Michigan. Club Sport (Didn't have official "girls" sports then) Position: Center
Jan. 1973 - Married Jimmie Dale Chronister at Saran Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, Michigan. Chris Nelson was her made of honor, Charlie Chronister was Jim's best man. Bernie, Larry and Tim Branson were ushers. Ruth Hill, Mom's friend, went to Saran Lutheran and help set up the connection to the Church.
Photos (see Slideshow below and Siblings' Page to view many more photos of Dayle)
Dayle December 13, 2024 at her home in Muskegon with some of her tea set collection.
At Dayle's - April 26, 2025 (click to enlarge)
Yearbook 1971 - GAA (Girls Athlete Club) - click page to see full page
Yearbook 1972 - click page to see full page
Dayle's Birth Certificate, Announcement & Hospital I.D. Bracelet
Slideshow
Herald Pallidium
Dayle's Marriage License 1-6-1973
Dayle's Wedding Announcement Part 1 - Description 1-8-1973
Dayle's Wedding Announcement Part 2 - Photo 1-8-1973
Dayle's Husband:
Jimmie Dale Chronister
B. April 19, 1948 - Benton Harbor, Michigan
M. January 6, 1973 - Dayle Christopher - St. Joseph, Michigan
Dayle's Children:
Christopher Shane Chronister
B. May 31, 1973 - Benton Harbor, Michigan
M. August, 1993 - Heather Ruegsegger - Muskegon (Divorced - 1995)
M. March 23, 1996 - Christina Garcia - Muskegon (Divorced 2001)
M. August, 2006 - Kate Spardorcia - Muskegon (Divorced 2014)
M. July 25, 2017, Helena - Little White Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Children - Robyn (May 12, 1992), Trevor (May 8, 2014), Dominic (September 11, 2006)
Julie Marie Chronister
B. August 30, 1975 - Benton Harbor, Michigan
M. ? - Joseph Elwell - Muskegon, Michigan (Divorced)
M. ? - Brian Croft - Muskegon, Michigan
Children - Alexandria Marie Elwell (April 3, 1994), *Andrew James Elwell (August 17, 1995)
*Andrew married Erin Margaret Sayles on November 2, 2024 in Muskegon.
Click here or on the photo to go to a slideshow and video with Andrew, Erin and Family
Jason James Chronister
B. November 16, 1977 - Benton Harbor, Michigan
M. 2002 - Leiya Crawford - Muskegon, Michigan
Children - Makenna (July 30, 2003), Madalene (October 14, 2005), Khorben (December 1, 2011)
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