| Age 52 of Orion. September 21, 2008. Loving husband of Debra. Dear father of Ryan (Erin), Craig, Kyle, and Dayna. Cherished grandfather of Braden, Wyatt, Dylan, and Jackson. Son of Denver and Shirley. Brother of William Akers, Kathleen (David) Carr, Sharon (Paul) Karpinski, Terrence Akers, and the late Debra and Phillip. Also survived by his in-laws Doreen Kittle and Charles (Jeannette) Kittle. Michael was a Children"s Worship Leader at Faith EPC in Rochester Hills and the Children's Supervisor at… Agnes H. Losinski, age 58, of Coldwater, Mich., died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at the Community Health Center of Branch County, after a 12 ½ year struggle with cancer. Agnes was born Jan. 21, 1950, in Bronson, a daughter of George and Clementine (Wotta) Losinski. She graduated from Ladywood High School in Livonia in 1968. After moving to Coldwater, Agnes worked several years at Lamb Knit in Colon, and after the company closed, she was hired at McDonald’s in Coldwater, where she worked for… Alfred B. Loos, 88, of Sand Lake, formerly of Livonia, Mich., died Sept. 19, 2008. Alfred was born April 6, 1920, in Detroit, the son of Fred and Wanda Loos. He graduated from Cooley High School and entered the Army Air Corps in 1942. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 35 years until his retirement. He married Laura (Edelmayer) Loos on Oct. 3, 1947, and they were married 60 years. He was a proud member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Allan.… Alice Ida Prichard, 92, of Centreville, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at her home. She was born in Lima, Ohio on Nov. 7, 1915, a daughter of Jacob E. and Ida Belle (Chiles) Fetter. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1933. On April 20, 1935, Alice married Fred S. Prichard in Geyer, Ohio. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1976. Alice was a homemaker and worked on the family farm and enjoyed gardening, canning and caring for her family. Alice was a member of Fellowship Bible… COLON — Anita K. Ratliff-Katz, age 49 of Colon, Michigan passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born Jan. 20, 1959 in Albion to Ervin and Juanita Faye (Perry) Ratliff. Anita was a 1977 graduate of Homer High School. She was billing director for Air Way Oxygen in Battle Creek for 17 years. Several years ago she worked at True Grist Dinner Theater in Homer. Anita was a member of the P.N.A. in Battle Creek. She enjoyed boating, reading, and watching and feeding her swans and birds.… Anita Rowe, 71, of Monroe, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Merkle Funeral Service, Monroe. Anna Kathleen (Becke) Pollack, age 83, of Colon, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater. Anna was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Elnora, Ind., a daughter to the late Bert and May (Edmondson) Carr. Anna graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek with the Class of 1943. She moved to the Colon area in the early 1950s where she has made her home ever since. Anna married Carl J. Pollack Sr. He preceded her in death. She later married William Becke and he also preceded her in death. … Arlene M. Fenton Oct. 8, 1933-Sept. 18, 2008 Arlene M. Fenton, age 74, of Newport died September 18, 2008, at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. September 21, 2008. Age 83 of Bloomfield Hills. Wife of the late Edward G. Dear mother of Diane Southern, Gary (Marcie) and Dennis (Molly). Grandmother of Sean Southern and Hans, Christopher and Corbin Baran. Services will be held privately. Family suggests memorial tributes to South Oakland Shelter, 431 N. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067. A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com September 22, 2008, age 87. Beloved husband of 62 years to Helene. Dear father of Claudia Kelsey and Jeffrey Buckay. Loving grandfather of Jason, Joshua, Jordan, Alexandra and the late Shawn. Great grandfather of Trista. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-8 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd (between Maple and Big Beaver). Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 N. Adams Rd., Troy. Prayers at funeral home 9:15 a.m.… TEKONSHA — Bertha May Parker, 100, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Tendercare of Marshall. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at the funeral home. Visit www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. Betty J. Bernard Nov. 14, 1924-Sept. 18, 2008 Betty J. Bernard, age 83, of Toledo passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. Byrd Bean, Jr. Sept. 29, 1919-Sept. 19, 2008 Byrd Bean, Jr., 88, of Monroe, died at 12:18 a.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until services at 6 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home. The Rev. Lawrence Detruf will officiate. September 3, 2008 in Phoenix AZ. Beloved son of the late James P. and Charlotte. Dear brother of James M. (Annelise), Catherine A., Rita (Chet) Kordel and the late Mary Jo Marion and Thomas R. Caraher. Survived by his son Daniel (Kearsten) Lizak and his grandchildren Brendan and Mollie Jean Lizak. Also survived by his loving companion of many years Sharon Younglove. Family will receive friends on September 27, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. until the Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St Mary of Redford Church, 14750 St.… . . . Detailed View September 22, 2008. Age 75 of Westland. Beloved wife of Jack. Dear mother of Melissa Keim, Susan (Victor Kendrick) Keim, Allison Keim, Ruth (Vincent) Traylor, Jennifer Peterson and the late Musette Keim. Grandmother of Sydney Peterson, Sarah Peterson, Emma Traylor, Vincent Traylor, Heather Daniels and Ryan Daniels. Great-grandmother of Ella and Ryan Daniels. Sister of the late Tyler Townley. Memorial Service Thursday 11 a.m. at St. John Episcopal Church 555 S. Wayne Rd., Westland. Please visit and sign a… July 15, 2008, age 76. Survived by four children and two step-daughters. Predeceased by husband, Colester. No services are planned. Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. On line condolences at CALUMET, Mich. -- Carl A. Salmi, 81, a former resident of Calumet, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility. Catherine O. Weber, 95, of Gladwin passed away Sept. 16, 2008 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines following a long illness. OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Charles H. Comps, age 81, of Oakland Township, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. Charles Joseph “Charlie” Crane Charles Joseph “Charlie” Crane of West Branch, formerly of Davison, 71, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at Genesys Health Park, Grand Blanc. JUSTICE, Charles Edward - Age 76, of Fenton, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at Crestmont Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday, September 22, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, J.C. Hager officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Saturday, 2-5 and 7-9 PM Sunday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Primitive Baptist church. Tributes and condolences may be shared at the obituaries page at… MERCER, Wis. -- Christi Lynn Brelig, 58, of Mercer, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at home. Claude Ernest Southworth April 27, 1921-Sept. 21, 2008 Claude Ernest Southworth, age 87, died on September 21, 2008, with his family present. . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Daniel Haehn, age 60, of Jonesville died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at his home. He was born March 19, 1948. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. PALMER, David Walter - Age 79, of Flint, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at Rockwell Memory Center in Fenton. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 711 S. Saginaw St., Flint with Rev. George Cleaves officiating. Interment will be held at St. Augustine Cemetery in Oxford. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek and from 9:30 AM Tuesday until the time of service at the church. Those… Dennis Dean Davis Sept. 19, 2008 Dennis Dean Davis, 57, of Toledo, died Friday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. Bedford Funeral Chapel in Temperance is in charge of arrangements. Dennis E. Rutowski, 65, of Norwalk, died Thursday, Sept. 18 at his home. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... Donald Allen Cleary, 70, of Perry, formerly of Fowlerville, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. . . . Detailed View Donald F. Stanley, 91, of Camden Township, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born Sept. 22, 1916, in Amboy Township, to Joseph and Bertha (Clinger) Stanley and graduated from Frontier High School. Donald enjoyed farming and loved the land. On June 30, 1939, he married Vena F. ( Mills) and she preceded him in death in 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly (James) Cunningham, Shawnee, Kansas; two sons, Judson (Beverly) Stanley, Pinkerington, Ohio and Radley…
BATTLE CREEK — Dorothy Marie Bennett, 94, of Union City, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek. Dorothy was born March 16, 1914 to Paul C. and Carrie (Freed) Smith in Bartlow, Ohio. She graduated from Union City High School in 1932. She married Frank Nelson Bennett on November 18, 1933 in Defiance, Ohio. Dorothy had worked as a bookkeeper for various insurance companies and local townships, a judicial accountant for the district courts, and as a medical… . . . Detailed View 3 p.m. until time of service. Memorial tributes suggested to Michigan Humane Society, 26711 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, 48034. . . . Detailed View DELAY, Elizabeth M. - Age 83, of Flint, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008 at Brian's House, Davison. Funeral Services will be 1PM Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Rev. Marshall E. Delay officiating. Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery where Elizabeth's four sons and two grandsons, Donald A. Delay and Leonard T. Delay will serve as pallbearers. Visitaton will be 6-8PM Monday and 1-4 and 6-8PM Tuesday at the funeral… Elizabeth J. Vogler, 63, of Coldwater, died peacefully, after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at her home in Coldwater, with her family at her side. Elizabeth was born June 6, 1945, in East Jordan, Mich., to William and Ruth (Darbee) Bell. Ms. Vogler spent many years in East Jordan, coming to Coldwater in 1987. She received her RN certification from Hurley Hospital in Flint and eventually went on to earn her MSW from Western Michigan University in 1987. Elizabeth had a private… FERGUSON, Elsie Mae - Age 80, of Fenton, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Genesys Hospice Care Center. Services will be held 5 PM Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at South Flint Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1467 E. Maple Ave., Burton. Pastor Melvin Santos will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to Genesys Hospice. Elsie was born November 9, 1927 in Gladwin, the daughter of Ross and Lorentine Frances (Taylor) Salyer. She was… Evelyn May Patterson, 81, of Gladwin, passed away Sept. 7 at her home. Flora A. “Flo” DeVolder, 87, of Camden Township, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility, Coldwater. She was born March 4, 1921 in Branch County to Ira and Lulu (Nettleman) Carr. She attended the Fremont and Camden schools, graduating in 1938. Mrs. DeVolder worked in the Regal Machine Shop during World War II and was also employed at the dime store in Coldwater. Later she became a bus driver for the Camden-Frontier Schools and a receptionist at the Mull-Clevenger… "GIB" Age 87 of Rochester Hills, September 21, 2008. Loving husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Gena (Richard) Griffin, Denise Salatino, Paulette (Gus) Mattia and the late David Gibbard. Grandfather of Joshua, Adrienne, Jared, Joseph, Katie, Alex and Jacob. Mr. Gibbard retired from G. M. after 33 years of service and was a WWII Naval veteran. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday September 25, 2008 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3400 Adams Rd., Auburn Hills. The family will… Age 58 Lawrenceville, NJ. Martin died Saturday September 20th, 2008 at the University Medical Center of Princeton. Martin fought a valiant battle with cancer. Martin T. Gill was born on January 26th 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the loving son of Martin T. & Helen I. Gill nee Sakolasky. Martin is survived by his loving wife Janet S. nee Frymire of 35 years and their three children; Hilary F. nee Meola and son-in law Joseph A. Colleen M. and Matthew M. Mahmet and Patrick M. and daughter in… September 21, 2008 age 89 of Wayne. Dear mother of Maria (Raymond) Sowa, Thomas (Debbie). Grandmother of Heather Eaker, Ashley Sowa, Lauren (Michael) Falls, Thomas S. Gluszk, Elizabeth Clowes and Michael Gluszk. Great grandmother of Mitchell Silveus, Kyle Eaker, Cody Eaker and Damian Falls. Mary retired in 1983 from Wayne County General Hospital. A long time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She volunteered and supported St. Vincent de Paul. She enjoyed traveling, baking, trying new things and… Age 58, of Greenbrier, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Ridgetop Haven. Memorial services Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home, in Greenbrier, TN with family and friends officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Sharon Cemetery. Mr. Green was born February 2, 1950 in Robertson County to the late Isom and Bertha Glover Green. He worked as a clerk at Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan until his retirement and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist… Beloved mother, February 1, 1922-September 19, 2008. Survived by five children, one sister, three brothers, eight grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren. CHEBOYGAN - George Arthur Cleary, age 88 of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. King, Gerald W. Cedarville, MI (Formerly of Saline, MI) Age 69, died September 20, 2008 at his home. He was born May 7, 1939 in Union City, TN. Gerald was Airport Manager at Willow Run Airport for 32 years. Gerald is survived by his wife, Priscilla; three children, Carolyn (Marty) Minot of Ypsilanti, Gregory King of Dexter and Andrew (Tammie) of Saline; seven grandchildren, Ryan (Daneil), Allyson, Kelsi, Joseph, Nicholas, Hannah and Emma: and two great-grandchildren, Colton and Micah. Also surviving are his… Gertrude (Ortman) VandeVusse passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Oak Crest-Lighthouse Manor of Holland. She was born March 31, 1917 to Henry J. and Hermina (Ten Brink) Ortman in Holland. Her father passed away in 1920, as did an infant sister. She graduated from the Butterworth School of Nursing in 1939. She married Gerald VandeVusse on September 19, 1939. During World War II, and after, she worked with the Red Cross. She later practiced nursing at Zeeland Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital in Ft.… Helen E. Heams Feb. 1, 1925-Sept. 20, 2008 Helen E. Heams, 83 years, of Temperance, MI died Saturday, September 20, 2008, in St. Anne's Mercy Hospital in Toledo. Hilda Clevenger Sept. 21, 2008 Hilda Clevenger, 76, of Dundee died Sunday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Services are pending at Cover Funeral Home. . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View JONES, Irene Lillian - Age 89, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at Winwood of Grand Blanc. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. with Chaplain Brian Hansen officiating. Interment will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Holly. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Genesee County. Mrs.… WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Isabel "Bella" Lepinski, 93, of Putman Street, Wakefield, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Ironwood. JASZCZ CECELIA (NEE BEDNARSKI) 79, of St. Clair, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 21, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sally Jewell; and his constant companion Bogie II; daughters Janet Hubbard of Shelby Twp; Nancy (Bob) Kleinschmit of Shelby Twp; Karen (Tony) Ruh of Mansfield Texas and son James Jr. of Sterling Hts; grandchildren Mike Hubbard, Dan (Laura) Hubbard, Bob Kleinschmit, Lindsay Kleinschmit, Ryan Ruh, Kevin Ruh, Emily Jewell, James Jewell III; brothers Robert (Sharon) Jewell, Michael Jewell; sisters-in-law… . . . Detailed View September 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Beryl. Dear father of Christopher (Deanna). Grandfather of Alisha, Nathan and Autumn. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Tr.). The family will receive visitors Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at Jack Huff Cady of Rochester, N.Y., and formerly of White Pigeon, Mich., died Sept. 21, 2008. He was a committed husband and father, generous neighbor, devoted golfer and amateur gardener. Born in 1918 in White Pigeon, Jack met and married Emmy Lou in 1944, when they were both in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox. He spent a 40-year career at the South Bend Supply Company, retiring as vice president at the age of 60, to give more time to his other love, golf. Surviving are: his wife, Emmy Lou; daughter,… RAMSAY, Mich. -- James Albert "Jimmer" Joki, 62, a longtime resident of Ramsay, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Sept. 17, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. James C. Kingman, age 79, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sept. 19, 2008, at the Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind. He was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Morris, Ill., a son to the late Gordon and Ruby (Hopkins) Kingman. James was born and raised in Morris, Ill., and has resided in Sturgis for the past 21 years. On June 24, 1989, he married Dessie Anderson. Jim spent most of his years working at the Morris Federal Paper Board and then Diamond/Smurfit Container in Morris, Ill., and retired from… Janet Sue Sales, 45, of Adrian, passed away, Sept. 16, 2008. She was born March 21, 1963, in Adrian, Mich., the daughter of James Stedam and Jeraldine Sales. She was a registered nurse and family caretaker. Janet was a member of Lower Light Church in Adrian. She is survived by her daughter, Cali Cox; her son, Jason Branam; son-in-law, Roscoe Heroy; one sister, Jennifer Kelly; two grandchildren, Kenneth Heroy and McKenzie Branam; and many aunts and uncles, including caretakers Babe and Joyce Sales. Funeral… Jason Hoffman, age 87, of Zeeland, died Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was a former member of Drenthe Christian Reformed Church and currently a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Jason farmed locally and was also employed at Hamilton Farm Bureau. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Jason was preceded in death by his son, Cal Hoffman, in 2004. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gertrude; his children, Barbara and… Jean V. Cowan, 94, of Kalamazoo died, Sept. 20, 2008, at Upjohn Care Center, Kalamazoo. Rite of Committal will take place Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at White Chapel Cemetery in Gladstone, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. WHITE PINE, Mich. -- Jeffrey S. Sawaski, 46, of White Pine, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette. Joan C. Knight, 71, of Beaverton passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center�“Midland. EASTVILLE, VA. - Joanne Catherine Spray, 70, wife of Dale Spray and a resident of Eastville, Va., formerly of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at her residence after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. John C. Keller, 78, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the V.A. Medical Center in Battle Creek. He was born March 12, 1930, in Williams County, Ohio to Herman and Mary (Krouskropf) Keller. He was married June 20, 1959, to Caryl (Sossong) Keller and she preceded him in death Aug. 1, 1998. John retired from Trim Trends in Bryan, Ohio. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Reading American Legion Post 360.… John C. Rise Sept. 4, 1940-Sept. 18, 2008 Rise, John C., 68, of Augusta Twp., Michigan died Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Bortz Health Care in Ypsilanti.
John D. Rolen, 65, of Whitmore Lake, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, after a high spirited and courageous battle with brain cancer. Johnny was born Dec. 7, 1943 in Williamson, WV, son of Clarence and Rena Rolen. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a decorated officer with honors. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Rolen, of Whitmore Lake, Michigan; brother, Gregory Rolen of Cape Coral, Florida; sister, Cindy Rolen of Britton, Michigan;… Joseph A. Walters, 92, of Blissfield passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Blissfield Place in Blissfield. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. June Lovett Russell, 101, passed away peacefully Sept. 20 in Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Fla. June was the daughter of James and Pearl Lovett of Pentwater, and she lived in both Pentwater and ... Age 86 of Berkley, formerly of Detroit, died September 21, 2008. She was born June 26, 1922 in Dexter, MO to Charles and Mary Barker. Mrs. Kibler was a secretary at American Motor Corp. for 23 years until her retirement in 1982. She was a member of the Royal Oak Church of Christ and did volunteer work for the American Red Cross. Surviving are her step children, Richard J. (Jena LeLeux) Kibler of Gainesville, FL and Elizabeth A. (Steve) Gibson of Alton, IL; brother, Marion (Leta) Barker of Warren;… Friday, September 26 from 4-9 p.m. with Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. INFO 847/581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com Tuesday 4:30-9 p.m., Wednesday 12-9 p.m. Rosary 4 p.m., John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline Road, Southgate. In state Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 14101 Superior, Southgate. Kathryn Bosma, 89, of Holland, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. . . . Detailed View at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. prayers. Funeral Service Thursday at St. Vincent Ferrer, 1087 E. Gardenia, Madison Heights. (between John R and Dequindre). In state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Tuesday 3 to 9 with Rosary 7:00 p.m. at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile), Warren. Funeral Wednesday in state at 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 1234 Washington Blvd, Detroit. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Lance Cpl. Jonathon W. Watson, 20, of Georgetown, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Camp Pendleton. Larry A. 'Himey' Himes Sept. 16, 2008 Battle Creek - Larry A. Himes "Himey," age 60, of Battle Creek passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. He was formerly of Newport, Michigan. Leldon “Pete” C. Berna, age 70, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Orem, Utah, a son to the late Harvey and Pearl Berna and moved to Sturgis in 1977 from Oregon. On Aug. 22, 1978, he married JoAnn Collins Gillette in Niles. Pete owned and operated LJB Manor Adult Foster Care from 1981-1984 and was the district manager of delivery for the Detroit News and Free Press for 13 years, retiring in 1997. Surviving are his wife, JoAnn; a son:,… Leola R. (Lee) Barnes-Townsend, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sept. 19, 2008, at Spectrum-Health Blodgett Campus. She was born on April 9, 1921, in Sturgis, Mich., the daughter of the late Vern and Ina (Pickerd) Shears. Leola was employed by Gilson Press of Grand Rapids, as office manager, retiring in 1983, after 21 years of service. She has made her home in the Grand Rapids area since 1949. On Aug. 11, 1940, she married Louis F. Barnes who preceded her in death. On Oct. 7, 2000, she married… . . . Detailed View Thursday 3-9 p.m. Share memories at September 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Laurie. Loving son of Carlyle and Jeanne. Brother of the late Barbara. Step-father of James (Tracy) Robbins, Tina (Kris) Moore and Vernon (Karen) Stewart. Funeral Tuesday at 8 p.m. from the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Tr.). Family will receive visitors today after 1 p.m. Share a "memorial tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com Mabel L. Cline June 16, 1909-Sept. 16, 2008 Mabel L. Cline, age 99, of Cridersville and formerly of Custar, Ohio, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, in Otterbein-Cridersville Retirement Community. Margaret “Molly” Timmer, 87, of Brimley, died Saturday morning, Sept. 20, 2008, at Hearthside Manor in Sault Ste. Marie. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, at the C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Georgetown Township Cemetery. A time of remembrance will take place 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Reformed Church, 220 W. Central Ave., Zeeland. Martina L. Herzog Oct. 11, 1916-Sept. 18, 2008 Martina L. Herzog, age 91, of Rockwood, MI passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, September 18, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Catherine Brown, age 84, of Glenn, MI, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Holland Hospital. Born Sept. 28, 1923 in Ripley, Tenn., she was the daughter of Bud and Pearl Waldo. She was a homemaker, and lived in the Glenn area since 1951. Surviving are her children, Sandra and Richard Gilman of Fennville, Armelia Brown of Glenn, Dan Sanders of Fennville, and Roger and Marietta Brown of Elkhart, IN; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Joe and… Mrs. Harold (Mary E.) Hartgerink, 87, Morris, Ill., passed away late Friday evening September 19, 2008 in Morris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Morris, IL. with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 12, 1921 in Hartford, Conn. The daugher of John and Ellen Alexander Young. She was educated in schools of Stonnington, Conn. and graduated from Stonnington High School with the class of 1939. She graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in June of 1942 in Hartford, Conn. … Mary L. McClure, age 73, of Tecumseh, passed away Sept. 20, 2008. She was born May 27, 1935, in Somerset Center, Mich., the daughter of Gerald and Ida Rose. On April 4, 1953, she married Robert C. McClure in Adrian, Mich. He survives. Mary was the secretary at St. Joseph Shrine, Brooklyn, Mich., for many years. She enjoyed working on ceramics, a lot of which she gave away as gifts. Mary loved flowers and tending to her flower garden. In addition to her husband, Robert, she is survived by four sons, Ronald,… READETT, Mary Anne - Was welcomed into her heavenly home September 17, 2008. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy St., Fenton with Pastor E. Taveirne officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fenton United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements… will be Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Saugatuck United Methodist Church with Pastor Letisha Bowman officiating. Visiting will take place prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Saugatuck United Methodist Church - Building Fund. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family's online guest book at… McKinley Bryant Jr. June 25, 1926- Sept. 17, 2008 McKinley Bryant Jr., 82, of Toledo passed away suddenly September 17 at 11:27 am in Bay Park Community Hospital, Oregon. longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Farms, died at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 4, 1923. He attended Yale College, from which he graduated in 1945, after serving as a naval aviator in World War II, in the Pacific theater. He then attended the University of Michigan Law School, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi, and editor of the Michigan Law Review, and a member of the Order of the Coif and the Barristers. Upon graduation, he… Monica Michelle Martinez, age 37, of Essexville, Mich., passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at her home. She was born Aug. 29, 1971, in Adrian to Eusevio Martinez and Erlinda Martinez. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1989. Monica had been employed as a day care provider. She enjoyed scrapbooking, drawing, art, music, and spending time with her children. Monica is survived by her mother, Erlinda Martinez of Adrian; her father and stepmother, Eusevio and Tracy Martinez of Tecumseh; two daughters,… Age 79, of Colorado Springs, formerly of Madison Heights, passed away on August 29, 2008. He was born July 6, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 30 years of dedication and hard work. Edwin is a Korean War Veteran with the United States Army. He thoroughly enjoyed gardening and cooking. Edwin is survived by his son; Dennis (Elaine) Nalezyty; daughter, Mary Ellen (Greg) Schymanski; two grandchildren, Kelli and Andrew. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line… Robinson, Nancy Ann Ypsilanti, MI Age 78, died September 19, 2008. Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Cath-olic Church. Visitation at Janowiak Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. till time of mass. Please read her complete obituary and sign her Guest Book at janowiakfuneral home.com "Where Families Come First" Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. from the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Burial Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Share your memories with the O'Connell family at howepeterson.com. Of Novi, formerly of Allen Park. January 17, 1924-September 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Roy, the love of her life. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Glenn) Cabauatan, Robert Owen, Yvonne Owen, Karen (John) Bolin, Donna Jackson, and Michelle Owen. Proud grandmother of 11. Great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Mary Anne Balaka and Leon Stropp. Preceded in death by one sister Virginia and two brothers Norbert and Edwin. Arrangements by The Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen… Oleta Lajiness, 87, of Monroe died Sunday at Alterra Sterling House. Opal Courts April 4, 1928-Sept. 18, 2008 Opal Courts, age 80, of Carleton, passed away at 12:34 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Fountainview of Monroe. She had been under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. Otto "Bay" Gearhart Jr. April 17, 1923-Sept. 20, 2008 Otto quot;Bay quot; Gearhart Jr., age 85 of Estral Beach, died September 20, 2008 in his home. Friends may call from 5pm until 9pm tonight and 2pm until 9pm Tuesday at the Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 23620 N. . . . Detailed View Age 27, Homewood, AL. Passed away September 19, 2008. A Home Going celebration will be held on 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church,18045 McDougall, Detroit, 48234. Patricia H. Young, 81, of Blissfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at the Provincial House in Adrian. Arrangements are pending at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. . . . Detailed View Pauline F. Bertalon, 88, of Pittsford passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born July 17, 1920, in Detroit to Florance and Velma (Miller) Smith. She married John S. Bertalon on April 9, 1939, in Pioneer, Ohio and he preceded her in death in 1979. Pauline retired from Stevenson Home in Adrian in 1994, after ten years of service and previously was employed at 99 Drive Inn in Hillsdale for 13 years. She was a member of Pittsford Liberty Bible Church and dearly… . . . Detailed View Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. at Dodge Park. Interment Roseland Park, Berkley. Please share memories with the family at their "On'Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com Wednesday afternoon and evening at Reaume Funeral Home, Stoney Point, Ontario, Canada. Please call (519) 682-0110 for details. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036 or www.autismspeaks.org. Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks, N. of 10 Mile). Funeral Wednesday at San Francesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Rd. (at Gratiot). In state 9:30 a.m. at the Church until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory at bcfh.com Raymond Lyle Taber, 57, of Bedford, Iowa, formerly of North Adams, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, as a result of an automobile accident near Bedford. He was born March 4, 1951, in Red Oak, Iowa, to Raymond and Aloma (Carpenter) Taber. Raymond was employed by the Energizer Battery Factory in Maryville, Mo. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association, having won first place just a few weeks ago as the owner of the fastest trotter in the state of Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and… . . . Detailed View Richard M. Evilsizer Sept. 6, 2008 Richard M. Evilsizer, 80, of Lambertville died Sept. 6 in his home. Arrangements by H. H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville, Toledo. Richard Wallick Sr., 78, of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 21, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Robert 'Cowboy' Burkholder Sr. Jan. 29, 1954-Sept. 19, 2008 Robert "Cowboy" Burkholder, Sr. age 54 years of Temperance, MI, died Friday, September 19, 2008 in Mercy Memorial Hospital. EWEN -- Robert A. Pietila, 53, of Ewen, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Robert Dale Waterfield Jr., 80, of Hillsdale, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 26, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Margaret (Barnett) Waterfield. He was married Jan. 13, 1979 in Toledo to Alice (Maulbetsch) Waterfield, and she survives in Hillsdale. Robert was a graduate of Reading High School in 1946 and attended Michigan State University. Robert retired in 1994, he was a real estate…
COLDWATER — Robert G. Janusz, Jr., 30, of Coldwater, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in Chicago, Ill. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 from 2 - 8 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. A service will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home with Pastor David Sherfield from the Coldwater Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Bobby was born August 18, 1978 in Coldwater, MI to Robert & Dorothy… Robert H. "Bob" Baum Sept. 15, 1924-Sept. 17, 2008 Robert H. "Bob" Baum, 84, Sandusky, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at his home. Robert Marvin Rose, age 89, of Holland, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Resthaven Care Center. Bob was born in Grand Rapids on July 4, 1919. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Holland High School in 1938. He retired from West Michigan Laundry and later retired from Breuker and Den Blyker. Bob was a longtime member of Trinity Reformed Church where he served as a Scout Leader for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Holland VFW Post 2144. Bob… Roger D. Iveson of North Adams passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 in Washtenaw County He was born May 26, 1960 in Hudson the son of John and Ruby (Borders) Iveson. He is survived by his two sons, Michael and Mitchell Iveson and their mother, Darcy Southworth of Hillsdale. He is also survived by his mother, Ruby (Donald E.) Rose of Jackson; 11 siblings, Rose (Rick) Natschke of Jackson, Mary (Ray) Gibson of Hillsdale, John (Lyla) Iveson of Jerome, Larry Iveson of Jackson, Betty (Ed) Huston of Defiance, OH,… Ronald E. Winters, Sr. March 13, 1942-Sept. 5, 2008 Ronald E. Winters, Sr., 66, of Binghamton, NY, formerly of Lambertville, MI, passed away September 5, 2008. Rose A. Strayer, 95, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 20, 2008, at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange, Ind. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Plato United Methodist Church, LaGrange. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, Ind. Beloved husband of Ida. Dearest father of Sandy (Dr. Robert H.) Selwitz and Debi (Steven) King. Loving grandfather of Jason, Dana (Evan), Alex and Scott. Loving brother-in-law of Leah (Saul) Bernstein and Doris (the late Hy) Armeland. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews from Michigan, Windsor, Toronto and Maryland. Services Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at the HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Interment Machpelah Cemetery. with family will be held at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100, Wednesday 6-8 p.m. where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m., and at church one hour prior to the Mass. She will be laid to rest in Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial contributions: Girl Scouts of America. You may share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com "MOLLY" Age 94, of Brighton, formerly long time resident of Redford, died September 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Tom (Lola), Carl (Patti), Paul (Kim), Tish (Tom) Deaton, and Ann (Lance) Munger. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held in her honor at St. Patrick Church, 711 Rickett Rd., Brighton, Michigan, on Friday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers… Tuesday 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. In state Thursday 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Roseville. Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Please share a memory of Ronald at www.kaulfuneralhome.com of Birmingham, Michigan, Age 84, September 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Viola. Loving father of Jim (Judy), Bob (Karen) and Don (Linda). Dear grandfather of Mary, Kathie, Margie and Jody, Adam and Ryan, Sarah and Frances. Dear brother of Don (Carol) and the late Sue Derbecker. Retired Signal Engineer with Grand Trunk Western Railroad and WWII Veteran. A private Memorial Service will be held. . . . Detailed View Shirley A. Stubbs, 72, formerly of Troy, Ohio, more recently of Reading and Titusville, Fla., passed away after a nine-month battle with cancer. She was born July 27, 1936, in Harrod, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Russell C. Stubbs, Jr., having been married for 51 years; three children and three in-laws, Cindy (Stubbs) and Cobb Milner of Blowing Rock, N.C., Peggy (Stubbs) and Bill Yoerger of Carmel, Ind., Jim and Jill Stubbs of Troy, Ohio; six beloved grandchildren, Jonathan Yoerger of Savannah,… Stephen M. Coffman, 54, of Holland died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 29 E. Ninth St. www.lifestorynet.com . . . Detailed View Tanya R. Fry, 62, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 18, 2008, at her residence. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange where services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange. Age 81, a former longtime resident of the Mount Clemens Area. Surviving are three children, Michael (Sandy) Ulman, Bruce (Deana) Ulman and Suzanne (Douglas) Atkinson; seven grandchildren ; four great grandchildren ; one great great grandchild and three siblings, Sylvia Smith, Joan Parmelee and Lester Lutat. Predeceased by husband, James H. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper, Clinton Twp. In state 10 a.m. Visiting 3-8 p.m. Friday at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB… will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. . . . Detailed View BESSEMER, Mich. -- Vincent M. Holup, 91, of Bessemer, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Ironwood. Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. Funeral Friday morning at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, 2700 Caniff. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076. Share a memory at www.sawyer-fuller.com. Age 63. Passed away peacefully September 11, 2008 in Brenham Texas, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret for 41 years. Loving father of Michael (Ann) Wilkerson, Wendy (Kelly) Betz. Proud grandfather of Evan Wilkerson and Noah and Mason Betz. He is survived by father Henry Wilkerson, Brothers, Bob and Danny Wilkerson, and Sister Janie Suchara. Mother-in-law Gladys Forster numerous nieces and nephews. To post a tribute to the family, visit memorialoakschapel.com Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Memorials appreciated to American Heart/Stroke Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois 60674. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com Willadene “Billie” Fisher, age 83, of Adrian, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Lenawee Medical Care in Adrian. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, in Bay Harbor, Fla., to Claudie and Thelma (Sooner) Griffin. She married Kenneth G. Fisher on Dec. 2, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of Jasper Bible Church in Jasper. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Ethel R. Case, and a son-in-law, Andrew Hubbell. Survivors include her three children,… . . . Detailed View BESSEMER, Mich. -- William H. Stelcher, 91, of Bessemer, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, in Hurley. . . . Detailed View |
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