Thursday, September 25, 2008

Michigan Obituaries 09/25/08

  • ACIERNO JOHN A

    Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Interment Resurrection Cemetery Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at

    • ALLEN FRANK M

      September 24, 2008. Age 87. Husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Barbara Spencer (Donald), Thomas Allen (Carla Robelli) and James Allen (Sue). Grandfather of Christian, David, David and Steven. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Thursday 3-8 p.m. Memorial service Friday 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham. Memorial tributes to Lighthouse of Oakland County, 46156 Woodward…

      • ANSAMA ROBERT W

        Age 79, September 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Shirley for 59 years. Loving father of Sherry (James) Schiller, Robert (Robin), Jamie (Robert) Skrabec and Wendy (Mark) Olsen. Proud Grandfather of Melissa, James R., Katie, Michael, Christopher, Matthew and Steven. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be a celebration of Bob's life Sunday September 28th at 3 p.m. in the dining room of the Botsford Commons Apartments 21300 Archwood Circle, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. In lieu of…

        • ARELLANO DR MIGUEL A

          Thursday 5-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods.

          • ARSENAULT JOSEPH R SR

            at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 blocks north of 10 Mile Rd.), Thursday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. prayers. Funeral Friday, in state 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. To share a memory, visit

            • Adeline Miracle Sept. 22, 2008

              Miracle, Adeline, 9/22/08, Age 81, of S. Rockwood.

              • Alfred B. Loos

                Alfred B. Loos, 88, of Sand Lake, formerly of Livonia, 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, 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. Survivors are…

                • Alice I. Cook

                  Alice I. Cook, 65, of Kendallville, Ind., and formerly of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 23, 2008, at the Shepherd of The Hill Nursing Home in Kendallville. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Saturday until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial of the cremains will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery. 

                  • Anita L. Rowe Jan. 1, 1937-Sept. 20, 2008

                    Anita Lucille Rowe, age 71, of Monroe passed away peacefully at 8:20 am on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Hospital.

                    • Anna K. Pollack

                      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. …

                      • Anna Louise Knight Nov. 26, 1921-Sept. 22, 2008

                        Anna Louise Knight, 86 years, of Genoa, OH and formerly of Temperance, MI, died Monday, September 22, 2008, in Briarhill Care Center, North Baltimore, OH. She had worked as a custodian for Bedford Public Schools.

                        • Anna M. Parak 1930-2008 Anna May Parak, 78, Port Hope, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City. She was born on July 19, 1930 in Detroit, daughter of the late Henry and Marguerite (Krucher) Casper. She was united in marriage to Ronald Parak on October 1, 1949 in St. Matthews Catholic Church in Harper Woods. Anna May was a loving wife and blessed and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and Ronald would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on October 1, 2008. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Dwight, the Holy Rosary Sodality, Good Sams Club, Allegro Motor Home Club and the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsman Club. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Parak, Port Hope; two daughters, Susan (Robert) Torigian, Cave Creek, Ariz. and Cindy (Robert) Arch, Shelby Township; five sons, Michael (Sarah) Parak, Beverly Hills, Gary (Barbara) Parak, Sterling Heights, Allen (Patty) Parak, Shelby Township, Dennis (Nona) Parak, Shelby Township and Ronald (Lorrie) Parak Jr., Utica; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Casper, Harper Woods and one sister, Cecelia (Daniel) Lemanski, Grosse Pointe. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lou Rister. Services were held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dwight. Fr. Mieczyslaw Oniskiewicz, pastor, officiated. Memorials may be offered to St. Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe.

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                          • Antoinette 'Ann' Gulis

                            • Arthur L. Steinman

                              Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services.

                              • BARC BERNICE

                                September 21, 2008, age 91. Sister of Helen Kwitt (Harry) and the late Harry (Helen) and Irene. Aunt of Donna Jeziorski (Larry) and Beatrice Gosine. Also four great-nieces, two great-nephews, four great-great-nieces, and three great-great-nephews. Family will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver) Thursday 3-8 p.m., with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 N. Adams Road, Troy. Prayers at the funeral…

                                • BERNS J WILLIAM

                                  10-11 a.m. Memorials to American Diabetes Assoc., or American Cancer Society. Bill was born July 8, 1922, in Detroit, to Julius L. and Laura (Meabrod) Berns. Graduated from Grosse Pointe South High School and the University of Michigan in 1943. Married the late Helen Ann Walsh January 30, 1948 at St. Paul Church in Grosse Pointe. Later married Bernice (Hansen) Becker on October 3, 1987 at the First Congregational Church in Wayne. Served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was vice…

                                  • BISHOP ROBERT CHARLES

                                    Lost his battle with cancer on September 13. He was 65. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Patricia (Sellman); daughter Michele R.; son Robert W. (Elle); grandson Will Nathan; and sister Barbara. Donations can be made to The Cancer Research Institute, (800) 992-2623,, . For memorial information, please call (248) 798-6425.

                                    • BOYADJIAN SAMUEL

                                      Age 79. Devoted husband of Mary. Loving father of Terry (Charles) Palaian, Bruce (Annette) Boyadjian, and Bryan (Lisa) Boyadjian. Dearest grandfather of Brent, Erika Palaian, Elliott, Kayla, Joshua, Jordan, Nicholas, Victoria Boyadjian. Also survived by Michael Kaysserian and Family, and Queenie Hazergian and Family. In state Friday 6-9 p.m. with Dan Gark Prayers at 6:30 p.m. in St. John Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. in the church. Interment Woodlawn…

                                      • Baby Boy Ashbaugh

                                        Baby Boy Ashbaugh was stillborn on Sept. 23, 2008, at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon Ohio. Surviving are his parents, Brian and Carrie (Fausey) Ashbaugh of Fayette, Ohio; paternal grandparents, Benjamin (Betty) Ashbaugh of West Unity, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Marie (Wayne) Meinke of Clayton, Mich., and David Fausey of Wauseon; maternal great-grandparents, Evelyn Stites of Clayton and John (Fern) Fausey of Morenci, Mich.; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be Thursday, Sept. 25,…

                                        • Barbara Jean Mierka Sept. 20, 2008

                                          Mierka, Barbara Jean, Age 53, of Flat Rock died September 20, 2008.

                                          • Bertha R. Hanshaw

                                            Bertha R. Hanshaw, 88, of Bronson, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at Kolcz Funeral Home with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery. Bertha was born on May 14, 1920 in Sherwood Twp. to John and…

                                            • Betty Jean MacIntyre

                                              Betty Jean MacIntyre, 81, of Midland, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 17, 2008 at Brittany Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 16, 1927 in Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clayton and Zola (Hudson) Swift.

                                              • CARN DONALD

                                                Beloved husband of Cyma Carn. Dear father of Loree (Rod) Wasserman, Dr. Ava (Michael) Carn-Watkins, Brad (Nancy Karier) Carn, and Lisa (Dr. Dan) Carn-Saferstein. Loving grandfather of Carly Carn-Saferstein, Adam Carn-Saferstein, Josh Carn-Saferstein, Kara Watkins, Andrew Watkins, Flora Carn, Emmet Carn, Amy Wasserman, and Nick Wasserman. Brother of Phyllis Prevost and the late Judith Shelden. Brother-in-law of Harold and Paula Epstein. Also survived by life long friends Anita and Marty Figlen. Also survived…

                                                • CICCHETTI BETTYLEE J

                                                  Age 87, September 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Dante. Dear mother of Sandra (Peter) Hess, Kendall (Yonda), Debra Bradley, Lee Ann Baniszewski, Sue (Frank) Fanzone and Diann Waligore. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Beloved aunt of Penny Van Deman. Family and friends will gather Monday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church, 31555 Hoover Road (north of 13 Mile), Warren. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of…

                                                  • CISLO CONNIE (CORNELIA B

                                                    Friday 3-9 p.m. at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile). An Active Christian Women Service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday. Please share memories at

                                                    • COLE ROSE MARIE (NEE TADEY)

                                                      Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Interment Forestlawn Cemetery, Detroit. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at

                                                      • COSMO GENO

                                                        DiAge 77. September 23, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Dan (Val), Mary Beth (Tim) Dalton, Gina (Tom) Hoover, and Tommy DiCosmo. Also survived by his grandchildren, Katie, Rachael, Dominick, and Meghan, and his sisters Ida (Tony) DiCosmo and Rose (Bill) Feldman. In state at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Thursday 2-9 p.m and at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Trenton, Friday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Our Lady…

                                                        • Carl A. Salmi

                                                          CALUMET, Mich. -- Carl A. Salmi, 81, a former resident of Calumet, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.

                                                          • Caroline “Carrie” E. Gaiera

                                                            Caroline “Carrie” E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating.

                                                            • Catherine Waller

                                                              WALLER, Catherine L. (Erhardt) - Age 100, of Fenton, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Services will be 1PM Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church, 10235 White Lake Rd., Fenton. Pastor Howard Wideman officiating. Interment in Hartland Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8PM Wednesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fellowship Bible Church Youth Ministries;…

                                                              • Charles C. Herrington 1926-2008 Dr. Clark Herrington, 82, Bad Axe, died of heart failure on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. Charles Clark Herrington was born June 3, 1926 in Bad Axe, the son of Dr. Charles I. Herrington and Phebe Clark Herrington. Dr. Herrington married Jeannette W. Buckley on July 8, 1950, in Mount Clemens. She preceded him in death on January 5, 1993. He married Jane Raven Smith on August 11, 1996. After graduating from Bad Axe High School in 1944, Dr. Herrington served in the U.S. Army. Upon discharge, he attended the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Herrington completed his surgical residency and trauma training at Detroit Receiving Hospital and Harper Hospital, where he served as chief resident. He then returned to Bad Axe with Jenny and raised their family of seven children. Dr. Herrington was a dedicated physician and community member. Dr. Herrington practiced general surgery throughout the Thumb area. He was instrumental in the formation of Huron Memorial Hospital and served on its board for many years. He was committed to the improvement of the medical profession and worked for the educational advancement of students and practitioners. He was a member of the Michigan State Medical Society and the Detroit Academy of Surgery. Dr. Herrington was also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and served as president of the Midwest Surgical Association. After his retirement in 1982, Dr. Herrington taught in the St. Clair County Community College Nursing Program in Bad Axe. He also served on the Bad Axe City Council for several years. He was an Eagle Scout, and enjoyed playing trombone in the community band in the 1970s. He was an avid reader with a special interest in the American Civil War. He is survived by his wife, Jane; his children, Susan (Joseph) Schwedler, Crystal Falls, Catherine (Michael Taft) Herrington, Ann Arbor, Charles (Ilene Shell) Herrington, Boise, Idaho, the Hon. David (Shelley) Herrington, Port Austin, Marion (James Warchall) Herrington, Port Austin, Dorothy Herrington, Salt Lake City, Utah and Margaret (Tim) Hinkle, Melrose, Mass.; step-children, Brien (Ann) Smith, Dallas, Texas, Maggie Smith, John Smith, Ann (Lance) Bell and Adam Smith, all of San Antonio, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Nate) Herrington Whiteside, Glen Arbor and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Navy SEAL Joseph Clark Schwedler. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bad Axe, at 1 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008 Visitation will take place at the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe, on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Huron Medical Center Foundation or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bad Axe. Arrangements were handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe.

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                                                                • Charlotte Mae McCoy Mussey Twp. Charlotte Mae McCoy, 63, of Mussey Township, passed away Thursday morning (September 18, 2008) at home. She was born July 19, 1945, in Lapeer, the daughter of the late Whit and Irene McSparin Gee. She married Corbett McCoy on March 14, 1964 in Capac. Charlotte was employed as a purchasing agent for Lapeer County Medical Care Facility (Suncrest) for 25 years. She was a member of Good Sam Camping Club and enjoyed fishing in Canada, bowling, boating and water skiing. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Corbett; daughters and sons-in-law, Coreena and Art Malburg, Colleen and Rob Kruger, all of Capac; grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, Samantha and Spencer; 4 sisters and 3 brothers; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister. Memorials are suggested to Wishes of the Family . Funeral services were held Monday (September 22, 2008) at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Capac. Rev. Lisa Clark, associate pastor

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                                                                  • Christi Lynn Brelig

                                                                    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.

                                                                      • Cole Ruotsala

                                                                        IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Cole Ruotsala, 3, of Ironwood, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in Milwaukee.

                                                                        • DONATI LEAH VITTORIA

                                                                          Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a Vigil Service Sunday 6 p.m., all at the Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Leah will lie in state Monday 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Taylor until Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Visit on-line guestbook at

                                                                          • DREW E. RUNNELS TEXAS Mrs. Drew E. Runnels, age 81, of El Paso, Texas, Formerly of Marlette, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at LasPalmas Hospital in El Paso, Texas. She was born April 21, 1927 in St. Augustine, Texas the daughter of the late Ervin and Edna (Foschae) Wood. She married George Edward Runnels on April 7, 1945 in Buna, Texas he died on December 30, 1977. She lived in Marlette from 1963 to 2000 and was a member of the Good News Assembly of God Church. She is survived by James & Barbara Runnels (Son) of Milford, Margaret & John Demaray (Daughter) of Melvin, Ray & Vicki Runnels (Son) of Texas, John Wood (Brother) of Snover, David Wood (Brother) of Kansas, Amy Duncan (Sister) of Ohio, 8 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Andrew and Leeaon. Visitation will be held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette on Thursday from 11 - 1:30 PM Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, with Rev. Douglas Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Christian Memorial Cultural Center in Peck. Memorial Suggestion to any organization of the donors personal choice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, www.marshfuneral.com.

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                                                                            • DRYJA PEARL C

                                                                              at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 6:30 p.m. In state Saturday 9 a.m. SS. Peter and Paul Church, until Mass of Resurrection 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

                                                                              • Daniel A. Lindemann

                                                                                • Daniel Haehn

                                                                                  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. 

                                                                                  • Daniel W. Haehn

                                                                                    Daniel (Dan) W. Haehn, 60, of Jonesville passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at his home from complications resulting from a 4-year fight against cancer. He was born March 19, 1948, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., to William and Olene (Rigney) Haehn. He married Phyllis (Komiensky) Haehn on March 31, 1965 in Ferndale and she survives in Jonesville. Dan graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Pharmacy in 1979. He served as your pharmacist for many years before retiring from Kroger in 2004. He…

                                                                                    • David Palmer

                                                                                      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…

                                                                                      • Delia "Susie" Domke Nov. 8, 1933-Sept. 22, 2008

                                                                                        Delia quot;Susie quot; Domke, age 74, of Rockwood, MI passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, at Applewood Nursing Center Woodhaven. She had been in declining health.

                                                                                        • Derek S. Jones

                                                                                          • Donald "Don" W. Vogel Sept. 30, 1937-Sept. 22, 2008

                                                                                            Donald "Don" W. Vogel, age 70 years, of Temperance, MI, died Monday, September 22, 2008, in Grayling, MI.

                                                                                            • Donald F. Stanley

                                                                                              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…

                                                                                              • Donald L. Olsen

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                                                                                                • Dorothy M. (Lindemann) Ely

                                                                                                  • Dorothy S. Deeh

                                                                                                    Dorothy S. Deehr, 99, of Manistee, died Friday, Sept. 19. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                    • Dorothy S. Deehr

                                                                                                      • Dorothy S. Deehr, 99, of Manistee, died Friday, Sept. 19. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                      • E. Lane Devine May 5, 1922-Sept. 23, 2008

                                                                                                        E. Lane Devine, 86 yrs, of Petersburg died at her residence Tuesday morning. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Wednesday from 6-9 PM and Thursday from 2-9 PM. Services will be at the funeral home Friday at 11 AM.

                                                                                                        • EDDY EVELYN WRAGBY

                                                                                                          Age 87 September 23, 2008 Wife of the late Charles A. Eddy II. Beloved mother of Carla (Michael) and Barb (Julian). Grandmother of Carrie (Michael) and Kristie. Great-grandmother of Ryan and Emily. Evelyn enjoyed working with the Red Cross, gardening and bridge. Memorial service at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 1 p.m. Memorials appreciated to Animal Rescue League or Michigan Humane Society.

                                                                                                          • EDITH HOPE COREY APPLEGATE Edith Corey of Applegate, Formerly of Auburn Hills, passed away on September 17, 2008 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility, Sandusky, MI. Born November 21, 1921 on the family farm in Onaway to William and Louise Marsh. She attended School in Onaway, Wilmot and Pontiac. Edith married Gail Corey in 1938 and was his loving wife for 55 years until his passing in 1993. Edith was retired from the Housekeeping Department at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Francis, husband Gail, daughter Joanne and son Richard. Edith is survived by son Don and daughter-in-law Margaret of Applegate, daughter Joyce Corey of Macomb County, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Edith will always be remembered for her love of life and her love to dance, especially line dancing to Country Music. She was a firecracker and will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, MI. with Rev. Douglas Richardson officiating. Cremation followed services at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Sandusky. Memorial suggestion to United Hospice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com.

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                                                                                                            • ELSIE SARAH WIDDOWS TENNESSEE Elsie Sarah Widdows, age 87, of Knoxville, Tennessee formerly of Snover passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was born on January 5, 1921, in Yale to the late William and Sarah (Johnson) Barr. She married Winston Oscar Widdows on February 22, 1941 in Yale. He passed away February 9, 1983. Mrs. Widdows was a member of the Sandusky Presbyterian Church and the Willing Workers. She is survived by Two daughters, Kathy (Bill) Roper, of Virginia; Colleen Ferron, of Tennessee. One son, Dan Widdows, of Hawaii. Five grandchildren. Five great granddaughters. Two sisters: Francis (Dale) Ball, of East Lansing; Doris (Andy) Pochodylo, of Port Huron. One brother, William (Patty) Barr, of Novi. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by Two sisters: Helen Spicer & Jeanne Barr. Two brothers: Steve Barr & James Barr. Funeral services been held at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, in Sandusky. Burial will be in the Moore Township Cemetery, Snover, Michigan. Memorials may be made to the Food Bank in care of Help Inc., Sandusky, Michigan.

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                                                                                                                • Elaine R. (Ahonen) Cook

                                                                                                                  BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. -- Elaine R. (Ahonen) Cook, 76, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at Oconomowoc, Wis.

                                                                                                                  • Eldon ‘Spike’ LeBlond

                                                                                                                    Eldon LeBlond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the Sturgis Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1919, and grew up in Imlay City, Mich. Eldon was a World War II veteran, serving in the 328th Combat Engineers Platoon #3. He was a part of the Battle of the Bulge and the Crossing of the Rhine. While home on Army leave, Eldon married Ruth Lee Rose. They spent the next 64 years together, enjoying many wonderful adventures along the way. Eldon was an employee of Michigan Milk Producers as the…

                                                                                                                    • Elizabeth Delay

                                                                                                                      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…

                                                                                                                      • Elsie Ferguson

                                                                                                                        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…

                                                                                                                        • Emerson T. Penfold Sr., 87

                                                                                                                          CHEBOYGAN - Emerson T. Penfold Sr., age 87 of Onaway, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital.

                                                                                                                          • Ernestine B. Romzek 1926-2008 Ernestine B. Romzek, 81, Ruth, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on November 29, 1926 in Sigel Township, to the late Peter and Rose (Kubacki) Smaglinski. She married Irvin J. Romek on June 14, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2007. Ernestine attended a rural school until the eighth grade. She worked in a factory in Detroit during WWII. Ernestine then returned to the family farm for the rest of her life. She was a life long member of St. Mary Catholic church in Parisville where she was a member of the Rosary Sodality. She always enjoyed her flower garden, watching hummingbirds, hunting for morel mushrooms and picking agate stones at Lake Superior. She was a gardener and naturalist. She was proficient at crocheting, knitting, embroidery, quilting, basket weaving, sewing and ceramics. She also liked to play cards and enjoyed bingo, especially at Our Lady of Lake Huron Church in Harbor Beach. Ernestine was the best Ma and Grandma in the whole world. She is survived by six sons, Lt. Colonel Arthur (Marlene) Romzek (retired), Tawas City, Daniel (Susan) Romzek, Ruth, Michael (Margaret) Romzek, Cadillac, Isadore (Marian) Romzek, Harbor Beach, Raphael (Catherine) Romzek, Traverse City and Timothy (Marlene) Romzek, Ubly; one daughter, Marie (Paul) Heilig, Minden City; 22 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one brother, Bernard (Susan) Smaglinski, Harbor Beach; two sisters, Edwina Lackowski, Bad Axe and Theresa (Robert) McElgunn, Emmett; four brothers-in-law, John Lawrence, Saginaw, Eugene (Evelyn) Romzek, Ubly, George (Charlotte) Romzek, Sandusky and David (Gerri) Romzek, Traverse City; five sisters-in-law, Mary Knoll, Caro, Agnes (William) Hool, Lupton, Juliann Steele, Warren, Dorothy (David) Rinke, Capac and Susan Romzek, Washington State. Ernestine was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Monzo and Gertrude Lawrence; five brothers, Peter, Anthony, Joseph, Floyd and Valentine Smaglinski; four brothers-in-law, Ed Lackowski, Ed Monzo, Raymond and Benedict Romzek; one sister-in-law, Irene Shevokas Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Peter Nwokoye, pastor of St. Mary's and Rev. Thomas McNamara, officiated. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary fund or the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski funeral Home, Ubly.

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                                                                                                                            • Evelyn Elizabeth (Michael) Sickels

                                                                                                                              Evelyn Elizabeth (Michael) Sickels, 73, of Fremont, Ind. died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital in Angola, Ind. Born Nov. 9, 1934 to Fred and Geneva (Wilkins) Michael in Battle Creek, she graduated from Orland High School as Class Valedictorian in 1953. On May 1, 1953, she married Durwood "Mike" Sickels and together they have owned and operated Crest Ayr Farms in partnership with their sons Gene and Fred Sickels. Evelyn enjoyed being part of the Indiana and National…

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                                                                                                                                • Flora ‘Flo’ DeVolder

                                                                                                                                  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…

                                                                                                                                  • Florence Lorene Campbell

                                                                                                                                    Florence Lorene Campbell, 93, of Litchfield Township, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Laurels of Coldwater. She was born May 16, 1915, in Calhoun County to Leo C. and Mina Mae (Juckett) Riker. On Dec. 10, 1932, she married Clive Ernest Campbell and he preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are: daughters Mary (Darrell) Adams of Homer, Lorene (Lee) Slusher of Cambria, Marjorie (Jerry) Lewis of Litchfield, Janice (George) Manzer of Coldwater, Bonnie (Jake) Ward of Osseo and Lila (Rick) McNitt…

                                                                                                                                    • Floyd N. Schumacher 1921-2008 Floyd N. Schumacher, 76, Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City following a three-month illness. He was born January 19, 1921 in Sebewaing Twp., to the late Norman and Leona (Bolzman) Schumacher. He was a life member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Floyd had been a farmer in the Sebewaing area for many years. He is survived by many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by one infant brother, Wallace. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Rev. Jonathan Meyer officiated, with burial taking place in Northlawn Cemetery in Sebewaing. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. John Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing.

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                                                                                                                                        • Frank J. Pieper, Jr.

                                                                                                                                          Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday’s Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com.

                                                                                                                                          • Frederick W. Koehn 1924-2008 Frederick William Koehn, 84, Farmington, Minn., went to be with Jesus on September 19, 2008. He was born on February 5, 1924, to Herman C. and Ida (Arndt) Koehn, Harbor Beach. He was baptized on March 16, 1924 and confirmed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harbor Beach. He graduated on June 7, 1942 from Harbor Beach High School, Harbor Beach. He served in World War II from 1943-1946. Served 30 months in Army Air Force as an airplane mechanic and spent seven months in Europe. In 1950 he graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in Forestry. He worked as a railroad tie inspector for Illinois Central Railroad. In 1955 he graduated from University of Michigan with a Master's degree in Wood Technology. On June 18, 1955, Vera Olinda Uetrecht at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, St. Loius, Mo. Fred & Vera moved to Two Rivers, Wis., where Fred worked for Hamilton Manufacturing Co. for five years. In 1960, after one year with PlywoodFab Services in Minneapolis, Minn., Fred began work with 3M Company and retired after 25 years of service. He was a faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Edina and served many years as trustee and took pleasure working as a handyman. His real hobby in retirement was refinishing old trunks. Fred was an avid supporter of Christian education and Concordia Seminary. His mission trips included three summers teaching VBS to Indian children in Canada, and two trips to Russia. He is survived by wife, Vera; sons, David (Sally), Paul (Lori Rene) and Charles (Gayla); grandchildren, Bethany, Josiah, Daniel, Hannah, Julia, Ryan and Justin; sister, Gladys and the family of Tsega Yemane of Ethiopia. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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                                                                                                                                            • GIACONDINI GIACOMO L

                                                                                                                                              Beloved husband of Anna Maria. Dear father of Sonia A. (John) Baso and Tina M. (Frank) Tersigni. Brother of Maria Costella and the late Sante Giacondini. Nonno of John-Michael, Christina, Anthony, Brianna, Valentina and Isabella. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Friday 3-9 p.m. Rosary at 8 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. St. Damian Catholic Church, 30055 Joy Road (west of Middlebelt Road) until 10 a.m. Mass. Proud memeber of the Venetian Club. Share a…

                                                                                                                                              • GOLDBERG SONYA

                                                                                                                                                Beloved wife of Albert Goldberg. Dear mother of Jeffrey (Sherry) Goldberg and Patty (Mark) Richie. Loving grandmother of Jennifer and Jared Goldberg. Dearest sister of the late Harry Jaffee, Yetta Jaffee and Ruth Fishman. Dearest sister-in-law of Sidney (Marlene) Gilbert. Also remembered by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. GRAVESIDE SERVICES TODAY 12:00 P.M. AT OAKVIEW CEMETERY IN ROYAL OAK. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000 or visit…

                                                                                                                                                • Gerald "Bud" L. Bird April 7, 1925-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                  Gerald "Bud" L. Bird, age 83 years, of Toledo, OH and formerly of Temperance, MI, died Sunday, September 21, 2008, in Harborside Healthcare, Sylvania Twp., Ohio.

                                                                                                                                                  • Gerald King

                                                                                                                                                    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…

                                                                                                                                                    • Glen Olson

                                                                                                                                                      ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Glen Olson, 96, Ontonagon, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Maple Manor Nursing home in Ontonagon.

                                                                                                                                                      • HALL GEORGE A JR

                                                                                                                                                        September 23, 2008, age 83. Beloved husband of Dale. Loving father of Linda (Tom), Cheryl (Dennis), George (Kim) and John (Janet). Blessed grandfather of ten and great grandfather of nine. Honored WWII veteran and long-time Ford Motor Co. employee. Memorial services on Saturday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 Six Mile Road, Livonia.

                                                                                                                                                        • HALL TOMMY

                                                                                                                                                          • HENEKS MARY DUNN

                                                                                                                                                            Age 86, went to be with her Lord on September 22, she rests in Peace with her husband Ellwood and her son John. She is survived by her son Paul (Susan) Heneks, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, now residing in Harbor Springs, MI. A private burial will take place on Tuesday in Murray, KY. Donations may be made to Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan (GRRoM).

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                                                                                                                                                              • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                • Helen F. Sontag

                                                                                                                                                                  Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling.,…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Helen K. Falk, 93

                                                                                                                                                                    CHEBOYGAN - Helen K. Falk, 93, of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Hancock Haven Retirement Village in Cheboygan.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Helen Smith Abraham Oregon Twp. Helen Smith Abraham, of Oregon Township, Beloved servant and disciple of Jesus Christ, died September 21, 2008, at the age of 73. Helen s life was one that exemplified the love of Jesus. Her favorite bible verse was Philippians 4:13- I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me. It was her prayer that everything in her life would glorify God. It was Helen s passion to serve others, to share the gospel, and her love of nature (the birds, flowers and beautiful gardens) through which God s eternal love for His creation was displayed in her life. Helen is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim Abraham, her three daughters and their spouses, and nine grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions are made to the Oregon United Methodist Church in memory of Helen Abraham and may be mailed to: Jansen Family Funeral Home, PO Box 77, Columbiaville, MI 48421. These contributions will go to further Christ s Ki

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                                                                                                                                                                      • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Hilda L. Clevenger Feb. 22, 1932-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                          Hilda L. Clevenger, age 76, of Dundee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born in Ohio on February 22, 1932, to William and Sarah (Curtis) Drummond and married John H.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Inez Isabella Young Mayville Inez Isabella Young, 89, of Mayville, passed away Saturday (September 20, 2008) at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro. Inez was born June 26, 1919 to Harold and Minnie L. (Metzelburg) Waite in Lake Orion, MI. She graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1937, then married Charles M. (Buster) Young on November 2, 1938 in Lake Orion. They were licensed potato dealers for 52 years in the Lake Orion and Mayville areas. She was a member of the Silverwood United Methodist Church and also a member of Dom Polaski Hall. She enjoyed her family, cooking and sewing. Inez is survived by her sons, Calvin (Linda) Young of Silverwood, Herbert (Pam) Young of Mayville and Thomas (Christine) Young of Unionville; daughter, Nancy (Randy) Frenzel of Mayville; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; special friend, JJ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Buster" Young on April 25, 1991; parents; brother, Howard Waite; granddaughter, Teri

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                                                                                                                                                                            • Irene Jones

                                                                                                                                                                              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.…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Irma M. Maybank, 79

                                                                                                                                                                                INDIAN RIVER - Irma M. Maybank, 79, of Indian River, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at home.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Isabel 'Bella' Lepinski

                                                                                                                                                                                  WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Isabel "Bella" Lepinski, 93, of Putman Street, Wakefield, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Ironwood.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ivan A. Bauder

                                                                                                                                                                                    Ivan A. Bauder, 76, of Union City, passed away at his home, Monday, Sept. 22, 2008. He was born Oct. 10, 1931 in Sturgis to Everton and Wilma May (Byers) Bauder. On Sept. 29, 1951, he married Dorothy Gray in Angola, Ind. Ivan lived in the Coldwater and Union City area all his life. He attended Athens schools. Ivan was a truck driver, mechanic and a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons; Larry (Dawn) Bauder of Alabama, Terry Bauder of Jackson, Mark (Candis) Bauder of Sherwood; daughters; Dorothy…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • JOHNSON DR REV LOUIS

                                                                                                                                                                                      Age 78, of Detroit, Michi gan, Pastor Emeritus of Friendship Baptist Church, died September 20, 2008, in Providence Hospital. Beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Kevin Louis (deceased); Quintin Emmanuel; Eric Llewelyn (Patrice); and Roderic Lyell (Carol). In state Friday 1-9 p.m. September 26, 2008, at Barksdale Funeral Home, 1120 E. State Fair, Detroit. with Family Hour from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Saturday, September 27, 2008, 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 3900 Beaubien, Detroit. Interment at…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Jack Fettig

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jack Huff Cady

                                                                                                                                                                                          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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • James Albert 'Jimmer' Joki

                                                                                                                                                                                            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.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Jason Hoffman, 87

                                                                                                                                                                                              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

                                                                                                                                                                                                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. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Joan C. Morgan Dec. 8, 1933-Sept. 22, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Joan C. Morgan, 74, of Monroe died at 8:10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. She will lie in state at 10 a.m. Thursday at St.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • George W. Kaltenbach

                                                                                                                                                                                                  IRONWOOD, Mich. -- George W. Kaltenbach, 85, of Ironwood and formerly of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in Ironwood.


                                                                                                                                                                                                • John C. Keller

                                                                                                                                                                                                  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 K. Kinsler

                                                                                                                                                                                                    John K. Kinsler, 78, of Gladwin, passed away Sept. 17, 2008 in Fenton.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Joseph A. Walters

                                                                                                                                                                                                      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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Joseph Arthur Walters

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Joseph Arthur Walters, 92, of Blissfield passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Blissfield Place in Blissfield. He was born on Feb. 11, 1916, in Holloway, Mich., the son of Claude and Blanche (Kastel) Walters. Joseph worked as a farmer and as a maintenance man at Medusa Cement in Sylvania, Ohio. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Riga, where he played on the church’s dart ball team. He also enjoyed spending time with his pulling ponies and bowling. He is survived by his four…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Joseph M. Kramer 1918-2008 Joseph M. Kramer, 89, Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at St. John's Hospital-Macomb in Warren. He was born on November 28, 1918 in Harbor Beach, the son of the late Gabriel and Dorothy (Wengert) Kramer. Joe was a retired Sand Beach Township farmer and a partner with Melvin Kranz in Joe & Melvin's Excavating. He was a former sexton for the Rock Falls Cemetery and Our Lady of Lake Huron Church Cemetery. He was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling to Las Vegas, where he took his first airplane ride in 1995, visiting casinos in Michigan and Canada and was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. He is survived by a sister, Lorraine Thompson, Flushing and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Kramer. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Fr. Bill Spencer officiated, with burial takingplace in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile Road (one mile West of Farmington Road) Livonia, 734-464-8060 Sunday 1:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 4:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • KOBYLAS CHESTER WALTER

                                                                                                                                                                                                              84, of Lynn Township, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Survived by his beloved wife Eugenia; sons Chester (Beverly) and Thomas (Carol); 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers Stanley and Theodore. Visit Friday from 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Service at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale. Funeral Services 11 am. Saturday with 10 a.m. visiting. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Katherine J. Theeck Sept. 23, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Theeck, Katherine J., age 84, of Carleton, September 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Walter Theeck. Loving mother of Walter (Lynn) Theeck, Jr., Ronald (Sue) Theeck, Thomas (Patricia) Theeck, Michael (Marilyn) Theeck and Patricia (Steve) Stiles.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kathleen Broek, 56

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kathleen Broek, aged 56, of Kentwood, passed away September 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Vera Broek. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth and Mary Broek;  stepnieces, Heather and Douglas Haveman, and Ashley Okkema. Funeral services will be  Saturday. 11:00 a.m. at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids,  with Rev. Powers Payton officiating. Interment Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be  Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kathryn Bosma, 89

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kathryn Bosma, 89, of Holland, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kenneth Groom, 56

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kenneth William Groom, 56, of Holland, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Holland Hospice House. Arrangements are being handled by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven.  www.vbkfuneralhome.com

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • LEVY FRANKLIN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Beloved husband of Geraldine "Gerry" Levy. Loving father of Steven (Monique) Levy and Ellen (Kenneth) Apsel. Survived by sisters-in-law Gladys Allen, Edith Allen and Jeannie Levy. Brother of the late Ralph and David Levy. Loving grandfather of Carrie (Rabbi Josh) Hearshen, Dayna (Isaac) Slutsky, Jason Levy, Blake Levy and Spencer Levy. Also survived by dear caregiver Dyetta Campbell. Service Friday 10 a.m. at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 248-543-1622. Interment Beth Moses Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lance Cpl. Jonathon W. Watson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Lance Cpl. Jonathon W. Watson, 20, of Georgetown, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Camp Pendleton.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lee Blohm Drelles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lee Blohm Drelles passed suddenly and tragically from this earth on Sept. 21, 2008. He was just 19 years old, celebrating his birthday on Aug. 22 and starting his sophomore year at Michigan Technologi...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Leola R. Barnes-Townsend

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Loretta Biller, 95

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Loretta Biller, 95, of Saugatuck, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Louis Maike

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Maike, Louis B. Chesaning, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Concerned Country Care in in Montrose. Age 85 years. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Walker-Martin Funeral Home, Chesaning. Fr. Richard Bokinskie will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Complete obituary will be in Thursday's paper. Wmartinfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • MAIER ROBERT A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Passed away September 23, 2008, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born February 16, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan. He raced in 36 Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Races. He owned Maier's Country Drugs in Bay City and co-owned Hunter-Maple Pharmacy in Birmingham. Maier is survived by his wife Judy Keagle (married 51 years) and their three sons and daughters-in-law; Jeffrey Lee (Mary Ann), James Robert (Anne Marie) and Andrew William (Diane) along with five grand kids and a sister, Marilyn Barber. As a Navy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • MICHAELS FLORENCE R

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          "BETTY" September 18, 2008, Age 86. Dear wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of the late Jeffrey and Charles Jr. Loving sister of Mildred Tebeau, Carolyn Burris and the late Grace Patson. Family will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver) Sunday October 19, 2008 from 2 p.m. until Memorial Service at 3 p.m. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • MOSS ROSALINE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Beloved wife of Martin Moss. Dear mother of Marlene Fogelman. Dearest sister of Betty (the late Arthur) Benson, the late Robert Craine, the late Ann Feinberg, the late Esther Finkelstein, the late Nellie Wykoff, the late Max Craine and the late Abe Craine. Loving grandmother of Erica Fogelman. Dearest sister-in-law of Mildred Brodie. SERVICES TODAY 1 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY, FERDNALE or visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MYRICK OLLA FERN (NEE BAKER)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Age 85. September 24, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George William Myrick for 59 years. Loving mother of Robert (Carol), William, George, James, the late Sue Ann, John (Donna), Charles, and Daniel (Tracey). Dearest grandmother of Brian, Brandon, Craig (Amy), Sean, Jennifer, Madalynne, and Daniel Jr. Great-grandmother of Cayden. Mrs. Myrick was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family. She enjoyed watching her children grow and start families of their own. Mom especially…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Margaret E. Porter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Margaret E. Porter, 91, of Blissfield passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at her home. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at 4:30 p.m at the Zion United Brethren Church in Ogden Township. The family will receive visitors from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Daily Telegram.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Margaret Timmer, 87

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Marguerite Irene Kopp

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Marguerite Irene Kopp, age 80, of Hudson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at her home. Arrangements pending at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mary E. Hartgerink, 87

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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 Readett

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mary Sarna

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda’s in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McLEOD DONALD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 12 noon. Share a memory of Don at www.rggrharris.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Michael Paul Munson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Michael Paul Munson, age 48, of Coral Springs, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. He was born Oct. 27, 1959, in Three Rivers, Mich., the eldest son of Bernard and Lila Munson. After graduating from Sturgis High School, he earned a business degree from Eastern Michigan University and then a Juris Doctorate from University of Toledo. Michael and Kristi Mellen united in marriage on May 14, 1988, after which they moved to South Florida in 1991 where he was employed at Goldstein Lewin…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Monica Michelle Martinez

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Monica Michelle Martinez, age 37, of Essexville passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at her home. The funeral liturgy for Monica will be offered Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 9 a.m.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nancy Robinson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Oleta Lajiness

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Oleta Lajiness, 87, of Monroe died Sunday at Alterra Sterling House.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Oleta M. Lajiness Feb. 18, 1921-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Oleta M. Lajiness, age 87, of Monroe, died September 21, 2008, at Alterra Sterling House in Monroe.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Onabelle M. Samuel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Onabelle M. Samuels, 85, of Ludington, died Sept. 23. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Onabelle M. Samuels

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Onabelle M. Samuels, 85, of Ludington, died Sept. 23. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • PAPPAS ANTONIA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            "TONI" Age 87, September 23, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Chrissy Pappas. Loving sister of Nick (Davida) Pappas. Dear aunt of Nicholas H. Pappas. Lovingly cared for by the staff at Fairlane Nursing Center and remembered fondly by her dear friend Joan E. Keker. Funeral arrangements made by Charles R. Step Funeral Home. Services September 26 at 11:30 a.m. at SS Constantine and Helen Church, 36375 Joy Rd., Westland. Interment Perry Mount Cem., Pontiac.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • PELKEY HAROLD I

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday 2-9 p.m. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Donations to Beaumont Hospice.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • PELTIER DONALD J

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Friday 3-9 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorials to Beaumont Hospice appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • PETRELLA BERNADETTE MARY LOUISE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Age 62 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved wife of Don Louis. Dearest mother of Thomas Louis (Tracy). Loving sister of Carol Ann (Thomas) Cracchiolo and Thomas Barba. Special friend to Kathy (Thomas) Wilde and Shelia (Donald) Vandamme. Dear aunt of Dr. Bernadette (Hartmut Hanauske) Cracchiolo, Ann (Ron) Cracchiolo-Caraway, Lisa (John) Peracchio, Dr. Carol Noel (Rick) Laub. Great-aunt of seven. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • POSNER SYLVIA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Beloved wife of the late Ralph Posner. Dear mother of Ann (David) Frankel and Ellen (Jerold) Minkin. Devoted grandmother of Mark and Robert Frankel, Jodi (Barry) Spilman, and Michael Minkin. Cherished sister of Saul (Beverly) Nusbaum. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Harry (the late Lois) Nelson, the late Doris (the late Harry) Weintraub, and the late Leah Nusbaum. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 11:30 THURSDAY MORNING AT B'nai ISRAEL CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Patricia Ann Dutt, 74

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Patricia Ann Dutt, 74, of Petoskey and formerly of Beulah, Mich., passed away Sept. 23, 2008, at her home with her loving family at her side.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Paul F. Schnepp 1918-2008 Paul F. Schnepp, 89, Houston, Texas, formerly of Sebewaing, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Colonial Oaks Memory Care Facility in Houston following a brief illness. He was born October 27, 1918 in Sebewaing, son of the late Fred and Martha (Baur) Schnepp. He was united in marriage to Alma K. Gremel on June 1, 1946 in Sebewaing. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2000. He and Alma operated Schnepp's Paint and Wallpaper Store in Sebewaing for 35 years before retiring in July 1982. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing and was an avid golfer, bowler and loved to fish. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by two daughters, Connie Schnepp, Houston, Texas and Barbara (Frank) Hofmeister Jr., Dillon, Colo.; one grandson, Aaron Hofmeister, Lake Tahoe, Calif.; one sister, Lucille Copeland, Cass City and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marion Graves. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Rev. Charles Kuhl officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pauline F. Bertalon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Peter J. Hebert 1918-2008 Peter J. Hebert, 90, Bad Axe, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born July 15, 1918 in Chandler Township, son of the late Nelson and Virginia (Ducharme) Hebert. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dondineau on their family farm in Pinnebog. He was united in marriage to June Sternberg on November 30, 1941 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. After graduating from the Pinnebog High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1945 on the U.S.S. West Point Navy Transport as a medic in the hospital corps. Peter was a well known banker in the Huron County area for 41 years. He first worked for Hubbard State Bank in Kinde. He was a former chairman of the board for Community Bank which had seven branches in Huron County. Peter was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. He was also a member of many area boards and clubs, including, Huron Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, the Knights of Columbus #1546, Bad Axe Rotary, V.F.W and Verona Hills Golf Course. He enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren, was an avid golfer at Verona Hills and you could also find hime having coffee with his friends at the local coffee roundtable. He is survived by his wife, June, Bad Axe; two daughters, Dina (Roger) Burley, Virginia and Sallie (Scott) MacGregor, Bad Axe; two sons, Peter (Pat) Hebert, Arizona and Charles (Andrea) Hebert, Rochester Hills; eight grandchildren, Scott (Melissa) MacGregor, Midland, James (Maria) MacGregor, Royal Oak, Erik Burley and Bryan Burley, both of Virginia, Peter Hebert, Cleveland, Ohio, Emily Hebert, New York City, Charles Hebert and MacKenzie Hebert, Rochester Hills; one great-grandchild, Colin MacGregor, Midland; two sisters, Florence Parkham, Caseville and Winifred English, Lansing and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Virginia, Lucille, Marilyn and Rosemary; five brothers,Wilford, Cletus, James, Robert, Adelar and a special nephew, Mike Sternberg. Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Father Robert J. Howe officiated, with burial taking place at Colfax Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • RARICK CAROLE J (NEE PAPESH)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Age 70. Beloved wife of Jack. Loving mother of THomas (Julie), Terry, and Melissa Rarick. Cherished grandmother of four. Dearest sister of Janice Yanusaitis (Richard), John "Bud" (Claudia) and Tim (Pam) Papesh. Friends may call at Ferfolia Funeral Home, 5386 Lee Rd, (near Broadway) Maple Heights, Ohio for visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. at Church of the Holy Angels, 18205 Chillicothe Rd. Bainbridge. Please meet at church.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • ROURKE BETTY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                "COY" September 15, age 89. Born in Detroit to Harry and Mabel O'Brien. Mother of Diana Coy (Ken) Cricks and Judi Coy (Ted) Zachary. Grandmother of four and great-grandmother of two. A memorial service will be held at Drayton Church, Ferndale on September 27.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • RUBINER ELISE C

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  September 23, 2008, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Lois (Dr. Jerome) Gerenraich, Joan (Robert) Barris, and Audrey (Jeffrey) Brown. Devoted grandmother of Steven (Jennifer) Gerenraich, Marcie (Scott) Homer, Jeffrey (Trisha) Gerenraich, Rachel Heller, Sarah (Marc) Dressler, Andrew (Shannon) Brown, Eric Heller, Joshua Brown and Seth Brown. Proud great grandmother of Shezaf, Joshua, Jake, Madison, Maya, Mason, Chloe and Sydney. Memorial visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • RUTKOWSKI THERESA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 18430 Utica at Gratiot in Roseville until 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ralph W. Hogle

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ralph W. Hogle, 82, of Constantine, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Richard S. Myers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Richard S. “Slippery” Myers, 78, of Howe, Ind., died Sept. 22, 2008, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m. Friday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial will be in Fry Cemetery in Bronson, Mich. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Richard Wallick Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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 C. Hawkins

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Robert C. Hawkins, age 83, of Addison passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale. He was born on Aug. 18, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, to Maynard A. and Helen L. (Corwin) Hawkins. He married Marilyn L. Ebbert on Dec. 20, 1947 in Angola, Ind., and she survives. He lived his early life in Toledo, and then in the Addison area for many years. Robert graduated from Libbey High School in Toledo in 1943. He farmed all his life. He served in the United States Army…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Robert Charles Bishop

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Robert Dale Waterfield, Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Robert E. Scott, 93

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Robert E. Scott, 93, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robert Hanson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robert Rose, 89

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rose A. Strayer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ruth M Oehlke

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ruth M Oehlke, 98, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Sept. 17. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ruth M. Oehlke

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ruth M Oehlke, 98, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Sept. 17. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • SCHNEIDER RAYMOND

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                of Scottsdale, Arizona formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Faye H. Schneider. Dear father of David Schneider and Anita (Stuart) Posner. Raymond Schneider is the last of 10 children born to David and Anna Schneider. Brother-in-law of Sidney Weinberg, Roz Schneider and Ruth Rosenberg. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. SERVICES 2:30 P.M. THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • SINELLI AMELIA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  "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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • SORRENTINO ANTHONY F

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory of Tony at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • SPRADLIN MARY ANN (NEE LOGSDON)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper (between 12 and 13 Mile Rd.) St. Clair Shores on Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 3-9 p.m. with Scriptures at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday at St. Margaret of Scotland, in state 10:30 a.m. with 11 a.m. Mass. Memorial contributions to Cancer Research at Karmanos.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • STOTT BARBARA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Age 83. Passed away September 21 at St. John Hospital in Detroit. Ms. Stott was a supervisor at GM for 40 years. Committal service will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit. For further info contact the Buhay Funeral Chapel, (313) 891-6577.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sally Jane (Sterling) Smith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sally Jane (Sterling) Smith, 55, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday afternoon Sept. 2, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton, Ohio, following a brief battle with cancer.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sharon K. Marshall

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sharon K. Marshall, age 63, of Homer, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at her home. She was born March 9, 1945 in Marshall to Warren W. and Lillian R. Kimball. On June 26, 1996, she married Keith H. Marshall; he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2006. Sharon was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Litchfield for over 30 years. She was a member of Litchfield Congregational Church and a 4-H leader. Sharon enjoyed line dancing, camping and especially her children and grandchildren. …

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stephen Coffman, 54

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • THOMAS DOROTHY W

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                on Friday from 1- 8 p.m. and on Saturday at church from 10 a.m. until service. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home for Cedar Crest Lutheran Church. Please leave a tribute of Mrs. Thomas at www.MEM.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Timothy Woods Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Timothy Woods, 41, of Monroe died Saturday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Monroe.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Timothy Woods Sept. 17, 1967-Sept. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Timothy Woods, age 41, of Monroe and Gibraltar, MI, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008, in Monroe.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • URBAN RUTHE ANN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Friday 5-9 p.m. with additional visitation Saturday at 10 a.m. Please share memories at www.temrowski.com


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Violet V. Bishop

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Violet V. Bishop, 80, of Beaverton passed away Sept. 20, 2008 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre following along illness.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Virginia Weston Sept. 24, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Virginia Weston, 73, of Monroe died at 1:50 this morning. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • WELBAUM KENNETH R

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial contributions in Ken's name to St. Paul's U.M.C. Garden of Hope. Arrangements entrusted to Pixley Funeral Home of Rochester, 248-561-9641.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • WHITE RITA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Beloved wife the late Dr. Milton W. White. Dear mother of Dr. Kenneth Goldman and Lori (Bruce) Abramson. Loving grandmother of Andrew and Melanie Goldman and Tia Abramson. Cherished sister of Arline (Ronald) Goldberg. SERVICES 11 A.M. FRIDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • WILLIAM J. AGAR DECKER William John Agar, age 74, of Decker, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Select Specialty Hospital, Saginaw. He was born March 19, 1934 in his Grandma's house in Elmwood Township to Harmon and Blanche (Smith) Agar. He married Joann F. Anderski June 27, 1959 in Saginaw. John served in the U.S. Air Force. He completed his toolmaker apprenticeship through Ford Motor Company and earned his journeyman card in 1958. John worked for tool companies in Saginaw before beginning work for Walbro as a tool engineer in 1983. He retired from Walbro in 1997. John was a 4-H Leader for nearly 30 years, teaching leather craft, photography, rocketry and woodworking. He was a member of the Sanilac County Fair Board, the Cass City Historical Society and the Cass City Genealogy Society and did a great deal of work on the research of the Elkland Township Cemetery map. John enjoyed golf and was a member of a golf league for many years. He truly enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Joann; children, Stephen (Nesa) Agar, Belleville, Terry (Charles) Fahrner, Sebewaing and John (Barbara) Agar, Dearborn Heights; grandchildren, Kristy (Larry) Dumond, Andrew Fahrner, Aaron Fahrner, Robert Agar, Benjamin Agar and Daniel Agar; brother, Harmon (Nancy) Agar, Hart; sister, Thelma Chaussee, Westland and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Marilyn Weston and Elizabeth Verhuele. Funeral services were held in Colwood United Brethren Church with Pastor Phil Whipple officiating. Interment took place in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or Cass City Historical Society. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • WILLOUGHBY JAMES S

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                age 79, died September 23, 2008, at Beaumont Hospital Hospice after a lengthy hospital stay following a pedestrian accident. He was a dedicated volunteer and cherished the time he spent with many charitable, civic and political organizations. He was an active member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit and an avid supporter of the Detroit Zoological Society, BASCC Meals on Wheels, St. Dunstan's Theatre, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Oakland County Lincoln Republican Club and other…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • WYATT LEE ROY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  age 76, born in Panther Creek, Kentucky and long time resident of Madison Heights passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 20, 2008 of a heart condition. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, with combat tours in Korea and several locations throughout Asia and Europe. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he is survived by his wife of more than 55 years, Mary Ann, three children: Danny Lee (Jackie) of Florida, Mary Virginia (Tony) of Kentucky, Lee Ann (Michael) of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wanda Lee McMichael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wanda Lee (Tonkel) McMichael, 43, of  Merritt Island, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept 20, 2008 at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born in Hillsdale on March 28, 1965 and graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1983.  Wanda played in the high school band and was a cheerleader, including squad captain, for five years.  In Florida, she was a realtor and broker, member of the Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce and a public speaker (on real estate) at Patrick Air Force Base. Wanda…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Willadene ‘Billie’ Fisher

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • William "Bill" J. Waghorne Lapeer William "Bill" J. Waghorne, 92, of Lapeer (also of Arizona during the winter), passed away September 19, 2008. He was born March 3, 1916, in Flint, to James Reginald and Susan (Huck) Waghorne. He married Erna Margaret Nielsen on August 2, 1940 in Imlay City. Mr. Waghorne worked in the accounting department at the former Lapeer State Home, retiring after many years. He enjoyed farming most of his life, specifically Wag's Poultry Farm farming eggs, for many years. Bill was an avid golfer, tennis player and skier. He also enjoyed baseball and many other sports. He was a lifetime Lapeer Lions Club member. He is survived by his children, William C. (Joanne) Waghorne, Sr. of Lapeer, Pat (Bob) Maxwell of Owosso, Connie (George) Dale of St. Clair Shores, Kris Powell of Vanderbilt; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sisters, Gene Holt of Maryland, Betty Beaty of Dearborn, Peg Hengesbaugh of Allen Park, Dorothy (G

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • William "Bill" Stocker 1924-2008 William "Bill" Stocker, 83, Bad Axe, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born September 17, 1924 in Dryden, to the late Donald and Ione (Hamlin) Stocker. He was united in marriage to Arlene Smith on March 26, 1944 in Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2007. Bill graduated from Dryden High School in the class of 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. He was self employed as a two-way radio repairman. He was a member of the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. He was councilman for the City of Bad Axe from 1966-1974 at which time he became the mayor until 1982 and was again a councilman for the next 11 years. He was a former Bad Axe Area firefighter. He was a life member of the Pigeon V.F.W Post 2236 and Verona-Huron Masonic Lodge #365 F&AM. He was very active and held many officer positions in these organizations. Bill enjoyed deer hunting and was an amateur radio operator. He is survived by two sons, Gerry (Elaine) Stocker, Bad Axe and James Stocker, Clarkston; daughter, Joy Krajenka, Bad Axe; two sisters, Margaret Glassford, Lapeer and Mary Ellen Rosebush, Dryden; nine grandchildren, Dennis and Bill Stocker, Renee Anderson, Sherrie Begely, Jon, Jeremy, Chris, Brian and Aaron Krajenka; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Stocker. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home "Mac Chapel" in Bad Axe. Rev. Jon Dykshoorn officiated, with cremation following at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City. Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements were handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • William J. Agar 1934-2008 William John Agar, 74, Decker, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Select Specialty Hospital, Saginaw. He was born March 19, 1934 in his Grandma's house in Elmwood Township to Harmon and Blanche (Smith) Agar. He married Joann F. Anderski June 27, 1959 in Saginaw. John served in the U.S. Air Force. He completed his toolmaker apprenticeship through Ford Motor Company and earned his journeyman card in 1958. John worked for tool companies in Saginaw before beginning work for Walbro as a tool engineer in 1983. He retired from Walbro in 1997. John was a 4-H Leader for nearly 30 years, teaching leather craft, photography, rocketry and woodworking. He was a member of the Sanilac County Fair Board, the Cass City Historical Society and the Cass City Geneology Society and did a great deal of work on the research of the Elkland Township Cemetery map. John enjoyed golf and was a member of a golf league for many years. He truly enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Joann; children, Stephen (Nesa) Agar, Belleville, Terry (Charles) Fahrner, Sebewaing and John (Barbara) Agar, Dearborn Heights; grandchildren, Kristy (Larry) Dumond, Andrew Fahrner, Aaron Fahrner, Robert Agar, Benjamin Agar and Daniel Agar; brother, Harmon (Nancy) Agar, Hart; sister, Thelma Chaussee, Westland and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Marilyn Weston and Elizabeth Verhuele. Funeral services were on Monday, September 22, 2008 in Colwood United Brethren Church with Pastor Phil Whipple officiating. Interment took place in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or Cass City Historical Society. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wilma Fae Wise Lapeer Wilma Fae Wise, 83, a Lifetime Lapeer area resident passed away Sunday (September 21, 2008). She was born February 23, 1925, in Lapeer, to Burt and Vena Fae (Bennett) Knaggs. She married Morris Wise. Wilma worked 25 years for K-Mart in Lapeer, retiring in 2007. Mrs. Wise especially enjoyed being a greeter at K-Mart, she loved working with the public. She also enjoyed gambling, slot machines, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her Son, Titus Wise of Lapeer, 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Wise; sons, Tommy and Michael; brother, Elton Knaggs, parents, Burt and Vena Knaggs. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the family. Funeral services were held Tuesday (September 23, 2008) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Pastor Peter DeKlerk officiated. Burial was held in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lapeer. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-811

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Yolanda V. Bolach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yolanda V. Bolach, 73, passed away in San Leandro, Calif. on Sept. 9. Yolanda was born in Chicago, Ill. on Feb. 23, 1935 to Michael and Angela Bolach. She moved with her family to Ludington and gradua...

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