Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Michigan Daily Obituaries 08/19/08

  • A. Suzanne Brancheau April 14, 1950-Aug. 17, 2008

    A. Suzanne Brancheau, 58, of Monroe died at 10:56 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev.

    • ALDIS KATHERINE

      • Andrew A. Grab Aug. 17, 2008

        Andrew A. Grab, 65, of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.

        • Andrew A. Grab May 10, 1943-Aug. 17, 2008

          Andrew A. Grab, age 65, of Monroe, MI passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008, aboard his boat the quot;Grabmeister quot; at Put-In-Bay. Andy was born May 10, 1943, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Adam and Helen (Bajor) Grab.

          • Arthur A. Collingsworth July 6, 1917-Aug. 16, 2008

            Arthur A. Collingsworth, 91, of Monroe, died at 8:48 a.m. Saturday at Fountain View of Monroe. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will lie instate Tuesday at 10 a.m.

            • BARKER ROGER ALAN

              Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 pm Scripture Service at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 am at National Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak. Memorial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Share your memories at

              • BROCK ANNE H

                Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, (btw Sheldon and Beck). In State Thursday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren Rd, Canton. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society. To share a memory, visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com .

                • BROGAN BARBARA

                  1-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150). Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday (in state from 10 a.m.) at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 9000 Laurence (at Wick), Allen Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Council of the Blind would be appreciated. See online obituary/ guestbook at

                  • Barbara Den Herder, 80

                    Barbara Den Herder, age 80 of Zeeland passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008.   She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Den Herder in 1985 and her son-in-law, Jeffrey Bart on July 25, 2008.   She was a member of the Michigan State Alumni Association, a life member of the Michigan Association of the Hospital Auxiliaries, board member of Zeeland Hospital Service League, served on the board of Zeeland Hospital, board member of the Zeeland Historical Society, served on the board of the Zeeland Literary…

                    • Barber, Carl E.

                      CARL E. BARBER, 87, of Lake Ann, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort.Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah, with Rev. Gerald Hyde and Rev. Calvin Hyde officiating. Interment will be held at Lake Ann Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, Harris-Sheffler Chapel in…

                      • Barker, Roger Alan

                        will take place Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 2 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road in Royal Oak. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, where Mr. Barker will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Heights. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Inc., 1169 Oak…

                        • Benjamin Phillip Brooks

                          Benjamin Phillip Brooks, infant son of Stephen Vincent and Beth Carolyn (Lawrence) Brooks, of 208 Cypress Court, Gibsonville, N.C., was born into Heaven at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C., on Aug. 10, 2008. Surviving besides his parents are his sister, Isabelle Grace Brooks; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Rebecca Lawrence of Onsted, Mich.; paternal grandparents, Vincent Brooks and Brenda Brooks of Toledo, Ohio; Uncle Jason and Aunt Jody Lawrence of Adrian, Mich.; and Uncles Sean and…

                          • Brennan, Jane E.

                            will take place Friday, Aug. 22, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the funeral home. A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Arrangements are with the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

                            • Bross, Daniel G. "Dan"

                              TRAVERSE CITY ? Daniel George "Dan" Bross, 67, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Munson Medical Center with his loving family by his side.Dan was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Lansing, to the late Hirm and Hila Bross. He married Susan Parks on June 3, 1967, at the Central Methodist Church in Lansing. Dan worked at Meijer for 26 ½ years in the loss prevention unit. Nature, gardening, and animals were things Dan enjoyed being around. Dan was also a Mason. Surviving Dan is his wife…

                              • Brownson, Klara H.

                                TRAVERSE CITY ? Klara, who died Friday, August 15, 2008, was born November 4, 1916, in Hazingen, Germany, the daughter of Richard and Veronika Hauth. Her father died during World War I. Klara came to Utica, New York on March 25, 1923. Her mother died on March 25, 1925, in Utica. Klara was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Caroline and Andrew Zoller shortly before her mother died.Klara attended Utica Schools, entered training at St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing, and spent several semesters at Syracuse…

                                • CISKE HENRY B JR

                                  Tuesday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Celebration of Life Memorial Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Rd. (btwn. Van Dyke & Schoenherr), Sterling Heights. Family request donations to American Heart Association, American Diabetes, U of M Cardiovascular Center, Habitat for Humanity, and Utica United Methodist Church. Please share a memory at

                                  • COLBECK BARBARA A

                                    • COLLINS HELEN MARIE

                                      Age 81, August 16, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Irven. Loving mother of Robert (Barbara) Shultz, Herb (Kathleen) Shultz, Vickie (Merlin) Lackie, Mahlon Shultz, William (Patricia) Shultz, Cheryl (Marvin) Button, Ronald (Pauline) Shultz, Rowland Collins, Theresa McDonald, and Karen (Allen) Bork. Dear grandmother of 32. Also survived by many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at a later date at Cherry Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church, 33144 Cherry Hill Rd.…

                                      • CONFORTI ERNEST C

                                        at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Wednesday 2-9 p.m with evening Rosary. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memories to be shared at

                                        • CONNOR THOMAS WILLIAM

                                          • COOK TIMOTHY W

                                            Of Brighton, Michigan. Age 46, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Twp. He was born December 20, 1961 in Wyandotte, MI, the son of James Oliver and Judith (O'Niel) Cook. Tim is survived by his wife, Rosemarie (Chupa), his son, James Michael Cook, his father James Oliver Cook and his brother, William James (Audrey) Cook. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. A Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.…

                                            • CRACCHIOLO SAM A SR

                                              Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, Woodward Ave. and 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Solanus-Casey Center, 1780 Mount Elliot Street, Detroit MI 48207.

                                              • Christopher J. Cicero Aug. 15, 2008

                                                Christopher J. Cicero, 34, of Monroe died Friday in his home. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.

                                                • Christopher J. Cicero July 13, 1974-Aug. 15, 2008

                                                  Christopher J. Cicero, 34 years, a life long member of the Monroe Community, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 15, 2008.

                                                  • Clarence D. Strong Jr.

                                                    Clarence D. “Big Don” Strong Jr., age 66, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Aug. 18, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1941, in Sturgis, a son of the late Clarence and Winifred (Knight) Strong. Big Don had resided in Sturgis his whole life. He was a welder by trade and, as he often said, he loved to melt steel. He was self employed in the repair and rebuilding of farm tractors and lawn and garden tractors and mowers. Big Don was a member of the Jones Old Tractor Show Club in Jones, Mich. He…

                                                    • DAVIS KENNETH

                                                      Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp.), 54800 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at

                                                      • Dello L. Meyers Dec. 11, 1939-Aug. 17, 2008

                                                        Dello L. Meyers, 68, of Monroe, formerly of Maybee, passed into the loving hands of Jesus on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe.

                                                        • Dorothy L. Vanzant

                                                          Dorothy L. Vanzant, 86, of New Vienna, Ohio, died Aug. 17, 2008, at Vitas Hospice, Dayton, Ohio. Her husband, Joseph L. Vanzant, preceded her in death on July 31, 1992.  They were married June 4, 1941.  Mrs. Vanzant was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carey and Alma Igo Tice.  She was a graduate of Mowrystown High School.  She was a member of the Mt. Olive Church of Christ where she was  active in the Lady’s Aid, and she was  a member of the…

                                                          • Dorothy Trimby, 93

                                                            A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Dorothy Eleanor Trimby, age 93, passed away on August 16, 2008.  Dorothy, the daughter of Herbert and Cora Shutt, was born on June 7, 1915 and raised in Detroit. She graduated with a BA in English from the University of Michigan, and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.  During summers, Dorothy worked as a counselor at Interlochen Camp.  She was a beloved mother, wonderful role model, and an excellent homemaker who loved to sew, embroider, read, play the piano…

                                                            • Edna Lucille Schoch July 8, 1927-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                              The Lord called home one of his faithful angels, Edna Lucille Schoch passed into heaven Saturday, August 16, 2008, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by her loving family.

                                                              • Ella Robins

                                                                ROBINS, Ella M. - Age 96, of Linden, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Caretel Inns of Linden. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM today at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Rev. Parker Smith and Pastor Donald Neuville officiaiting. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to Linden Presbyterian Church. Ella was born May 14, 1912, the daughter of Melvin and Jessie…

                                                                • Evelyn E. Olger

                                                                  Evelyn E. Olger, 78, of Ferrysburg, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008.

                                                                  • FINK THOMAS R

                                                                    begins at church 10 a.m. Memorial tributes to Colo-Rectal Cancer Research, c/o University of Michigan. A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at

                                                                    • FORD ROY L

                                                                      Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Memorials to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Share your memories with the Ford Family at

                                                                      • Forrest D. Hassenger

                                                                        Forrest D. Hassenger, age 85, of Constantine, Mich., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. He was born in Constantine on Sept. 13, 1922, a son of Vio D. and Grace R. (Young) Hassenger.  Forrest graduated in 1940 from Constantine High School.  He served in a Medical Battalion in the U.S. Army during WW II. On April 13, 1952, he married Marian Luegge at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Three Rivers.  Following the war he worked at the Constantine Creamery.…

                                                                        • GALBRAITH WILLIAM B

                                                                          Wednesday 5-8 p.m., Thursday 2-8 p.m. Memorial tributes suggested to Alzheimer's Association,

                                                                          • GODFREY PHILIP

                                                                            Age 78. August 12, 2008. In Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of the late Donna for 35 years. Loving father of Randy and Kenneth. Cherished grandfather of Jessica and James. Dear brother of James Godfrey. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside Service Wednesday 1 p.m. at Roseland Park Cemetery, 29001 N. Woodward Ave. (at 12 Mile Rd.), Berkley, MI 48072. Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice., . Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock…

                                                                            • GONCEY DELPHINE

                                                                              Age 72. Dear daughter of the late Clara and James Goncey. Beloved sister of Dolores Bondie. Loving aunt of Joe (Susan) Bondie and Raquel (Jon) Martin. Great aunt of Joe Jr., Danielle, Zachary, and Celine. Best friend of Zoe. Visiting Wednesday 3-9 pm at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw. 6-7 Mile Rds.) In state Thursday 9:30 am until Mass 10 am at St. Hillary Church, 23901 Elmira (E. of Telegraph btw. Plymouth and W. Chicago). Interment Holy Sepulchre.

                                                                              • GREEN JOHNEY

                                                                                • Gary D. Stockford

                                                                                  Sergeant Major Gary Duane Stockford, Michigan Army National Guard, Coldwater, Mich., died in a motorcycle accident Aug. 5, 2008 in Petersburg, Va.  Gary was 56 years old and preparing for his retirement in September 2008.  Gary was a long-standing, highly-decorated member of the Michigan Army National Guard including service in units at the Sturgis and Coldwater Armories.  Gary was a Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who worked at the National Guard Bureau in Washington D.C. Gary was born…

                                                                                  • Gary Duane Stockford

                                                                                    PETERSBURG, Va. — Sergeant Major Gary Duane Stockford, Michigan Army National Guard, Coldwater, died tragically in a motorcycle accident Aug. 5, 2008 in Petersburg, Va.  Gary was 56 years old and preparing for his retirement in September 2008.  Gary was a long-standing, highly-decorated member of the Michigan Army National Guard, including service in units at the Sturgis and Coldwater Armories. Gary was a Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who worked at the National Guard Bureau in…

                                                                                    • Gary Schust

                                                                                      SCHUST, Gary Michael - Age 64, of Fenton, formerly of Romulus, died Friday, August 15, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Pastor Keith Childerhose and Rev. Charles Krueger officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1-8 PM Monday, August 18, 2008. Those desiring may make contributions to the Gary M. Schust Memorial Fund. Gary was born October 11, 1943 in St. Louis, MO,…

                                                                                      • Gary Yelsik

                                                                                        Yelsik, Gary Robert Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 65 years. A complete obituary will be published in Sunday's edition of the Saginaw News. The funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4690 Tittabawassee Rd. Rev. David T. Birnbaum will officiate. Friends may call at W. L. Case & Co. Funeral Home, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday at church…

                                                                                        • Gaylord, Goldie L. (Zimmerman)

                                                                                          ALDEN ? Goldie L. (Zimmerman) Gaylord, 76, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2008.She was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Rapid City, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Grace Zimmerman. Goldie married the late John Gaylord on April 28, 1950. She enjoyed reading, riding horses, fishing, and cross country skiing. She also enjoyed seeing the country on many cross country driving trips. But, most close to her heart was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving Goldie are her children, John W.…

                                                                                          • George Atkinson

                                                                                            George Atkinson, age 67, of Adrian died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. 

                                                                                            • George R. Atkinson

                                                                                              George R. Atkinson, age 67, of Adrian passed away, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1940, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to George C. and Salome R. (Rodriguez) Atkinson. On July 10, 1982, he married Rose Mary Galindo, in Adrian, and she survives. George was retired from the Simplex Corporation and Tecumseh Products. He was a very accomplished musician, his Bajo, Guitar and Accordion as well as singing, were a large part of George’s life. He was a member of the Croswell Baptist Church…

                                                                                              • Gerald L. Smith

                                                                                                Gerald L. Smith, age 86, of Quincy, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, in Coldwater. He was born on Jan. 15, 1922, in Portland, Mich., the son of Earl and Dorothy (Burman) Smith. On April 26, 1946, he married Princene E. Bawden and she preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 1996. Jerry was an engineer for the G.T.E. Corporation in Tecumseh from 1946 until retiring in 1983. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post #52 in Coldwater, a lifetime member of the VFW Post #7301 in…

                                                                                                • Gladys M. Holland Sept. 7, 1916-Aug. 17, 2008

                                                                                                  HOLLAND, GLADYS M. died August 17, 2008.

                                                                                                  • Gladys R. Yonker, 86

                                                                                                    Gladys R. Yonker, 86, of Holland, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Resthaven Care Center. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St.

                                                                                                    • Gloria Vonda (Clouse) Cantrell

                                                                                                      HOWARD CITY — Gloria Vonda (Clouse) Cantrell, 83, of Howard City, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs Nursing Center. She was born on Jan. 12, 1925 in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1943, moved to Battle Creek and then to Howard City 37 years ago.  She was married to Thomas Cantrell for 38 years. Gloria worked for the Howard City Library for 32 years. She was an avid bowler and was active in Michigan state tournaments for almost 50 years. She is survived by her…

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                                                                                                        Raymond P. Thieroff, age 91 years, of Lambertville, Mich., and formerly of Lake Worth, Fla., and Silver Spring, MD, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living, Lambertville, Mich.

                                                                                                        • HICKEY NANCY W (NEE SIMPSON)

                                                                                                          August 17, 2008 in Troy, age 87. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of William Snyder and grandmother Matthew and Gregory. Mother-in-law of Judith. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday 4-7 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Memorial Tributes to Beaumont Hospice, P.O. Box 5802 Troy, MI 48007 or Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. Detroit, MI 48201. View obituary and share memories at

                                                                                                          • HOOPER ALFRED SR

                                                                                                            Age 85, August 15, 2008. Husband to Mildred C. Hooper (Turpin) for 66 years and father to eight children, eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren. A World War II Veteran and General Motors retiree. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. Messiah Baptist Church, Detroit. Viewing 12-9 p.m. Swanson Funeral Home, W. McNichols.

                                                                                                            • HUBER RONALD H

                                                                                                              Thursday 1-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family., 1 guest book message

                                                                                                              • Hoffman, Phillip G.

                                                                                                                will take place Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Clock Funeral Home in Muskegon, where services will be held at noon. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bortz Health Care Special Project Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

                                                                                                                • JONES FLORENCE E

                                                                                                                  Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-4 and 5-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice.

                                                                                                                  • James Edwin Tuttle Oct. 25, 1928-Aug. 15, 2008

                                                                                                                    James "Jim" Edwin Tuttle, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, went peacefully to the Lord in the presence of family and friends at Ocala, Florida on August 15, 2008. He had been in poor health for several years and was 79 years old.

                                                                                                                    • James H. Selig Jr.

                                                                                                                      James H. Selig Jr. passed away Monday, August 18, 2008, in Avon Park, Florida.

                                                                                                                      • James W. "Jimmie" Wolfenbarger March 20, 1941-Aug. 17, 2008

                                                                                                                        James W. "Jimmie" Wolfenbarger, age 67, of Monroe passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Medilodge, Monroe.

                                                                                                                        • Jesus Gamez, 41

                                                                                                                          Jesus S. Gamez, age 41 of Holland, died Sunday August 18, 2008 at the Butterworth Hospital.  He was born August 6, 1967 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Juan and Frances (Guzman) Gamez, and came to Holland in 1968.  He was a 1985 graduate of Holland High School and attended the nursing program at Baker College. Jesus served in the US Army and  had been employed by Zeeland Hospital and the Holland Hospital.  Jesus was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing and camping. …

                                                                                                                          • Jill Burch

                                                                                                                            Jill Burch, age 56, of Manitou Beach passed away suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at her home. Jill was born on June 7, 1952, in Adrian, Mich., to Lyman and Delores Shaw. Jill was a homemaker and was a member of the Michigan Realtors Association.  She loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jill is survived by her mother, Delores Shaw of Dayton, Ohio; her two sons, Andrew Burch of Onsted, Mich., and Adam Burch of Manitou Beach, Mich.; her two daughters, Amy Simpkins and…

                                                                                                                            • John Martinez

                                                                                                                              John Martinez died Aug. 9, 2008, at his home. Mr. Martinez was born Aug. 20, 1917, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Juan Sr. Martinez and Josefa Perislosa Martinez. He was preceded in death by his sons, Felix Martinez of Arizona, John Jr. Martinez of Toledo, Ohio, Richard Martinez of Monroe, Mich., Rudy Martinez of Blissfield, Mich., Jimmy Martinez of McAllen, Texas, Alfredo Martinez of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Gilbert R. Martinez of Donna, Texas; and daughters, Gloria M. Lozano of Riga, Mich., and Mary…

                                                                                                                              • KENNEDY DONALD L

                                                                                                                                Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. In state Friday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. time of Mass at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (btwn. Schoenherr and Van Dyke). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at

                                                                                                                                • KOVALA W MICHAEL

                                                                                                                                  • KOZIK FRANK

                                                                                                                                    • Kenneth J. Russow April 10, 1934- Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                      Kenneth J. Russow, 74, of Newport died at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital.

                                                                                                                                      • Kenneth R. Bishop

                                                                                                                                        Mr. Kenneth R. Bishop, age 84, of Grand Haven died Sunday, August 17, 2008.

                                                                                                                                        • Kevin Lee Burlingame

                                                                                                                                          Kevin Lee Burlingame, 46, of Nunica, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008.

                                                                                                                                          • Kristopher Rodgers

                                                                                                                                            Staff Sergeant Kristopher Dan Rodgers, age 29, of Burr Oak, Mich., and formerly of Howe, Ind., and a graduate of Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Ind., with the class of 1998 was killed Aug. 16, 2008, in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan while serving his country with the U.S. Army. Arrangements will be announced by the Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis. 

                                                                                                                                            • LENGEL ELIZABETH J

                                                                                                                                              Tuesday 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort St., Lincoln Park. Rosary 7:00 p.m. In state Wednesday at Christ the Good Shepherd Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m.

                                                                                                                                              • LUCAS NANCY A

                                                                                                                                                on Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL. 60674. To share a memory with the family, please visit

                                                                                                                                                • Lawrence Clemens

                                                                                                                                                  Clemens, Lawrence H. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Clemens passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Brian's House, age 93 years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a complete obituary will be announced in a later edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Gephart Funeral Home

                                                                                                                                                  • Lillian Fletcher

                                                                                                                                                    Fletcher, Lillian C. Freeland, Michigan Mrs. Fletcher died early Sunday morning, August 17, 2008 at the Cartwright Residence in Saginaw Twp. The funeral service is being planned for Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church (7th St. & Powley Dr.) Freeland. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's paper.

                                                                                                                                                    • Lillie M. Pearson

                                                                                                                                                      Lillie M. Pearson, 53, of 15422 Indian Prairie Road, White Pigeon, Mich., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Heartland Health Care, Three Rivers, after a four-month illness. She was born Jan. 18, 1955, in Sturgis, a daughter of Robert W. and Mary A. (Wortsbaugh) Harrison, and was a White Pigeon area resident all of her life. On March 3, 1973, she married Thomas M. Pearson in White Pigeon. She was a homemaker and had been employed by Mottville Speedway and Pioneer in Constantine. Lillie was a member of the…


                                                                                                                                                    • Lottie Lang May 18, 1917-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                      Lottie Lang, age 91, of Lambertville died Saturday, August 16, 2008, in Northwest Ohio Hospice, Perrysburg.

                                                                                                                                                      • Lucile DeGroff

                                                                                                                                                        The family of Lucile DeGroff would like to invite her friends and relatives to a memorial service. The service will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield at 1 p.m. Aug. 23. Mrs. DeGroff passed away Oct. 18, 2006.

                                                                                                                                                        • Luke G. Kuna, 87

                                                                                                                                                          Luke G. Kuna, age 87, of Holland, died Saturday, August 16, 2008, at his home. Luke was born in Holland February 3, 1921, to Stanley and Julia (Stec) Kuna. He was a lifelong resident of the Holland area and a graduate of Holland High School, class of 1940. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, Luke served in World War II. He spent over 25 years as a barber in Holland and also 25 years as a Real Estate agent. He owned and operated Lakeland Realty for 15 years.  Luke was a Past Master of Unity Lodge 191 F &…

                                                                                                                                                          • MASSUCH PEGGY D

                                                                                                                                                            Age 82, passed away August 17, 2008. She was born on July 25, 1926, to the late Herbert and Nova (Nicholson) Denton. Peggy is survived by her son, Richard (Sue) Massuch; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Sarah Massuch. She was preceded in death by Virginia Holloway and Fran Smith. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 West Lake Street (Ten Mile), South Lyon. The family will begin receiving friends at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…

                                                                                                                                                            • MOUSLEY LAURIE

                                                                                                                                                              • MUELLER MARION

                                                                                                                                                                Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Spaulding Curtin Funeral Home, Ferndale. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Donations to Zion Lutheran Church.

                                                                                                                                                                • Margaret TerMeer-Lloyd

                                                                                                                                                                  TERMEER-LLOYD - Mrs. Margaret (Marge) Ann TerMeer- Lloyd, aged 70, of Kentwood, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3152 Clyde Park SW. The family will greet relatives and friends Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave. A complete obituary, and memories and condolences to Marge's family may be shared at: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com

                                                                                                                                                                  • Marie Logan

                                                                                                                                                                    Marie Logan, 81, of Adrian, formerly of Deerfield, passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Whispering Pines in Adrian. Arrangements are pending at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Daily Telegram.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Marjorie Ciaravino

                                                                                                                                                                      Ciaravino, Marjorie Ann Arbor, MI Age 90, died August 17, 2008 at her home. A full obituary will follow in a future edition. Arrangements by Generations.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Marjorie Elias, 84

                                                                                                                                                                        Marjorie L. Elias age 84, of Holland, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. She was born in Deerfield, IN in 1924 to Carl and Marea Pettyjohn and was a former member of the Deerfield United Methodist Church.   Marjorie was the court reporter for the Randolph County Circuit Court in Winchester, IN and a legal secretary for Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone.  She was also a member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. She is survived by her husband Fred, whom she married on November 11, 1961; a son and…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Millard Maynard Burg

                                                                                                                                                                          Millard Maynard Burg, 97, of Sturgis, Mich.,  passed away Feb. 1, 2008, at the Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind. He was born April 5, 1910, in Sturgis, Mich.,a son to the late Edward & Elizabeth (Copenhafer) Burg. Millard was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1928. On July 4, 1936, he married Evelyn Peckham in Howe, Ind. She died January 18, 1995. Millard was a talented sign painter by trade and owned and operated Burg Advertising Service…

                                                                                                                                                                          • NEPH EUGENE P

                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Scriptures 8 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btwn. 6-7 Mile). In state Thursday 12:30 p.m. until Mass at 1 p.m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church (Beech Daly, S. of 5 Mile). Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Contributions to the family appreciated.

                                                                                                                                                                            • NEWLANDS ROBERT

                                                                                                                                                                              4-8 p.m. on Tuesday. Please sign Robert's guestbook at www.borekjennings.com

                                                                                                                                                                              • Nancy O. Jones April 14, 1941-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                Nancy O'Dell Jones, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Lutheran Home of Monroe. Her loving family was at her side and ushered her into the arms of Her Lord.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Nellie Jessica Madison

                                                                                                                                                                                  Nellie Jessica Madison, infant daughter of Brandon Madison and Cachet Adams, entered into this life for a short time on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Herrick Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Dominique Marr, and a sister, Dayanna Marr. Also surviving are her grandparents, John Madison of Adrian and Pamela Barnes of Midland; her great-grandparents, Wes Mack of Adrian and Phyllis Bailey of Clinton; a great-great-grandparent, Nellie Brown of Farmington Hills; her aunts,…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • O'NEILL PATRICIA A

                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Thursday 9:30 until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • POPLAWSKI MARGARET JEANNE

                                                                                                                                                                                      Tuesday 2:00-9:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Rosary 7 p.m. In state Wednesday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St. (Mt. Clemens) from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Margaret was a waitress at Bill Kavan's for 25 years and was better known at "Little Jeanne." Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Patty Thomas May 31, 1938-Aug. 1, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                        Patty Thomas, daughter of the late Bud and Betty Dorner of Monroe, passed away August 1st in Southlake, Texas, following a long battle with cancer. Patty was born in Monroe in 1938 and attended Monroe H.S. and the University of Michigan.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Phillip J. Wernert Aug. 15, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                          Phillip J. Wernert, age 68, formerly of Ottawa Lake, MI and most recently of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, at his daughter's Sylvania residence, surrounded by his loving family.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Phyllis M. Smalley

                                                                                                                                                                                            COLON — Phyllis M. Smalley, age 71, of Blossom Lake, Colon, passed away peacefully at home  Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 with her family at her side, after several months of failing health. Phyllis was born Jan. 28, 1937 in Kalamazoo, a daughter to the late Paul and Eleanor (Boers) Coble. She graduated from Matawan High School with the Class of 1955 and later graduated from Davenport University in Kalamazoo. On Sept. 29, 1962, she married Robert A. Smalley in Kalamazoo. Phyllis had made her home on Blossom…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pump, William

                                                                                                                                                                                              WILLIAM PUMP, 100, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Bortz Health Care.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at River Terrace Christian Reformed Church, 1509 River Terrace Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • RADTKE DORIS A

                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday 4-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Thursday in state 10 a.m. until her Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Elm St., Northville. Burial at Glen Eden. Memorials may be made to the church in Doris's honor.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • ROHELIER WILLIAM RALPH

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with Funeral Thursday 11:00 a.m., at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R., Madison Heights. Burial in Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Donations to American Cancer Society. www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • ROUKE GEORGE V

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday 2-4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00 a.m with in state 10:30 a.m. at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 134 Airport Rd., Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. www.mccabefuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Raymond, Sandra M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      SANDRA M. RAYMOND, 50, of Traverse City, formerly of Flint, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Arrangements are pending at Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Robert Duhan

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Robert Duhan, age 79, of Tecumseh passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Toledo Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Robert Joseph Leyo

                                                                                                                                                                                                          COLDWATER — Robert Joseph Leyo, 54, of Coldwater, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 with the loving care of his family, after a lengthy battle with a heart condition. Bob was born Aug. 4 1954 in Coalport, Pa., to Walter and Juanita (DeWalt) Leyo, Sr. On Aug. 2, 1982, Bob married his best friend and soulmate Lori Walker. They had two daughters Jessica (Donnie) Leyo-Cleckner and Amanda (Josh) Leyo-Cleckner, both of Coldwater, as well as five grandchildren Haylee, Kaylee,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Russell "Sir Russell" Denham July 8, 1929-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                            DENHAM, Russell quot;Sir Russell, quot;Age 79, of Dundee, Michigan died Saturday, August 16, 2008. He was born on July 8, 1929, in Potts Camp, Mississippi, the son of W.C. and Lucille Denham.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ruth Harmsen, 77

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ruth Harmsen, 77, of Burnips, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Burnips Wesleyan Church, 3014 Newell St. Burial will be in Salem Township Cemetery.  Visiting is 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St, Zeeland.   www.yntemafh.com 

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • SCHREIBER BISHOP JOHN H K

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tuesday and Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at Southeast Michigan Synod House of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 8115 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit. In state 10 a.m. until time of Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights. Arrangements by A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods. ahpeters.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • SCHROETER JEANNETTE RITA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 4-9 p.m. Prayers Thursday 7 p.m. Memorials appreciated to National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Ste 300, Arlington, Virginia 22201. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • SHALHOUB JOSEPHINE D

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Redemption Catholic Church, 29293 Lorraine, Warren. Rosary Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Disability Network of Macomb (DNOM), 16645 15 Mile Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48035 would be appreciated. Share your special thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • SPIELMAN JANET K

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Age 65, of Gibraltar, August 17, 2008. Beloved wife of Keith. Dearest mother of Lisa (Michael) Little and Lori (Antione) Moore. Dear grandmother of Amanda, Brandi, Michael and Hannah. She is also survived by her sister Sue (Pat) Reighard. She was preceded in death by granddaughters Kaleigh, Myah, Arereanna, her brother Michael Heard, her sister Sherry Squillets and her parents Edith and Mo Stith. Arrangements by Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (next to Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • STEWART DIANE M (BUCHALSKI)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Age 52. August 17, 2008 of New Baltimore. Beloved wife of Marc. Dear mother of Nicole Nice and Dean Stewart. Step mother of Paul Stewart II and Kelly Belcher. Five grandchildren. Dear daughter of John and Lorraine Buchalski. Dear sister of Brian (Deanna) Buchalski, Dean Buchalski and the late Thomas, Brenda, Audrey and Claudia. Brother-in-law of James Hagen and David Walsh. Aunt of Melissa (Paul) Porter, Rebecca Walsh and great-aunt of Jacob Porter. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shirley Swanson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SWANSON, Shirley Y. - Age 73, of Flint, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Brian's House, Davison. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Monday, August 18, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, Deacon Bill Storm officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Memorial Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or The Humane Society of Genesee County. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Surprenant, Metta Virginia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TRAVERSE CITY ? Metta Virginia Surprenant, 92, of Traverse City and formerly of Mt. Clemens and Glen Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at the loving home of her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sally Surprenant.Metta was the daughter of the late Adolph and Pauline (Kroger) Cereska, born on Sept. 30, 1915, in Gladwin. Metta was born into a large family and was the youngest of nine children. Metta entered into marriage with Theodore E. Surprenant on May 24, 1934, at St.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Susan Faxon Hall-Lark, 63

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sue was born on May 26, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. She died on Thursday, August 14th at Holland Hospital; nine months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Janice Hall; her brother, James Haywood Hall; and her husband, Edward Lark. She is survived by her sister, Scottie Blumke; her sister-in-law, Susan Massengill; three nieces, Barbara Cale, Jennifer Nowry and Karen Jenkins; and three stepchildren, Julianne Lark and her partner Janet, Ryan Lark and his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sylvester Goltowski Aug. 18, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sylvester Goltowski, 81, of Monroe died at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • TRASKOS THEODORE N

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday 12-8 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorials suggested to Penrickton Center for Blind Children. www.howepeterson.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Teresa T. Klawinski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Teresa T. Klawinski, age 95, of Bronson, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater.  She had been in failing health. Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Teresa Klawinski will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard A. Fritz officiating. Prayers before Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Friends may call at the Kolcz Funeral Home from  4-7 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • VALENTINE DORIS G

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tuesday 6 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R., Madison Heights. Funeral Thursday 10:00 a.m. In state, 11:00 a.m. Service at Emmanuel Bethel Church, 4000 Normandy, Royal Oak. Burial Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Virginia Cross

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        CROSS, Virginia -- Age 86, of Linden, died Friday, August 15, 2008 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Wednesday, August 20 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, Mr. Gary Coates officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be 10 AM - 2 PM and 4-8 PM Tuesday, and 10 AM until the time of funeral on Wednesday. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or Genesys Hospice. Tributes and condolences may be shared at the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • WHITTEN CHARLES F M D

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          86, August 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Eloise for 55 years. Loving father of Lisa Whitten Ph.D, and Wanda Whitten-Shurney M.D. Grandchildren Simone and Cameron Whitten Shurney. He is also survived by his sister Alica A. Adams and his brothers Benjamin Whitten, Ph. D and Tobias Whitten. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Meharry Medical School. He retired as a distinguished professor of Pediatrics Ameritus and Dean of Wayne State University Medical School. Memorial ceremony 2 p.m. Saturday…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • WOOD ELIZABETH JANE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            77, of Sparkill, New York, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia and Bellaire, Ohio. August 9, 2008, passed away peacefully in her home due to complications of cancer. Loving mother of Stephanie (Patrick) Mullen, Christopher, Robert Bruce and Bradford James. Grandmother of Joshua and Matthew Wood and Matilda, Anthony and Charles Mullen. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Roger Dale of Redford, Michigan. Daughter of the late Paul D. Weigand and Matilda (Ecker) of Bellaire, OH. Sister of the late Earl…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Willard R. "Tuffy" Shaw Sept. 21, 1952-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Willard R. "Tuffy" Shaw, age 55, of Monroe, MI passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • William C. Carter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                William C. Carter, age 84, of Sturgis, Mich., went to be in a better place on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village Nursing Home. He was born July 22, 1924, in Neptune, N.J., a son of the late John and May Bell (Squire) Carter. William resided in New Jersey and was employed as a sheet metal worker until moving to Southern California in 1962 where he owned and operated a custom drapery shop with his second wife, Marie.  They moved to Carmichaels, Pa., in 1992, and after Marie’s death in 2002…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • William Westrate, 85

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dr. William Westrate Jr, age 85, of Holland, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Hospice House of Holland. Born in Holland, Bill graduated from Holland High School and Hope College. He was also a verteran of hte U.S. Army. He graduated from Wayne State University Medical School and practiced medicine in Holland with his brother, Dr. Warren Westrate, until his retirement in 1975. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Westrate in 2000 and his brother Dr. Warren Westrate. He is survived by his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • YERT MELVIN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    August 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Harriet "Hattie". Dearest father of Sherril (Robert) Hofer, Lisa (the late Wade) Parrish. Dear brother of the late Eleanor Geves. Grandfather of Shannon and Antionette. Many nieces and nephews. Melvin was a member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians for 60 years. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail), Tuesday 12:30-9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. In state Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 27101…

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