| HOUGHTON, Mich. -- Agnes N. Makela, 80, a resident of the Douglas House Apartments and former White Pine resident passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, 2008, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, where she had been a patient for the past four weeks. IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Alice V. Maki, 90, of 725 E. Margaret St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, 2008, in Ironwood. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Allison Anne Ernsberger, 51, of Indianapolis, Ind., where she resided with her sister, formerly of Orland, Ind., died on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Visitation is set from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind., and a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Orland United Methodist Church in Orland, Ind. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Orland. Devoted son of Mary Czajkowska; beloved father of Desiree Marie Golembiewski; guardian to Sebastian Golembieski, Daphne Golembieski, and Myzcka Golembieski; brother to Virginia (George) North, Marlene (Rodney) McGraw, and Julia Golembiewski; preceded in death by brothers, Arthur Golembieski, Alfred Golembiewski and sister-in-law, Marion Golembiewski; also surviving, members of the Illustrious Coffee Clutch: George North and Terry Alpaugh. Retired Executive Director of the Community Action Agency, humble… Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. . . . Detailed View Tuesday 2-8 pm. A Korean War Army veteran. Principal in the Dearborn Public Schools for thirty five years. Memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, 2300 Huron View Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 appreciated.
COLDWATER — Barbara H. (Watson) Symons, 87, of Dimondale and formerly of Coldwater, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at The Dimondale Nursing Care Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Coldwater. The service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at noon at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, with Fr. Stephen Bartlett officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater.… Barbara J. Manick, 67, of Wyandotte, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Detroit, to Alexander and Kathleen (Horvath) Vargo. She was married Sept. 13, 1958 to Rudolph C.J. Manick and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, Rudolph Jr. (Julie) Manick of Benzonia, Roger (Kim) Manick of Hillsdale and Rick Manick of Woodhaven; daughter, Renay (Manuel) Mantecon of Hillsdale; five grandchildren, Manuel, Alexis, Zachary, Michael and Rudy… BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- Bertha L. Ravey, 90, of Burnsville, Minn., passed away Oct. 20, 2008, at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville, with her loving and caring family by her side. Betty L. (Chrisman) Lantz, 79, of White Pigeon, Mich., died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers, after an eight-month illness. She was born Jan. 8, 1929, in White Pigeon, a daughter of Howard and Luella (Papke) Chrisman. She lived in the White Pigeon and Sturgis area all her life. She graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1947. She married Norman E. Lantz on July 3, 1954, in Sturgis. She was employed by White Pigeon Lumber Company, Harvey paper Products and G&A… Beverly I. Demerest age 73, of West Branch, passed away October 31, 2008 at her home after an extended illness. Bev was born on October 12, 1935 to Edward and Alvena (Green) Gelinas. She lived in West Branch for most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Bev is survived by her children Daniel J. (Debra) Demerest of Saugatuck, Lee Ann M. (Michael) Wade of Houghton Lake and Mark D. (Linda) Demerest of Grand Haven, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Also… CENTRALIA, Ill. -- Bobbi Jo Stone, 33, of Centralia, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at her home in Centralia. Monday, 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph. Interment at Glen Eden Cemetery. Carol LaVerne Arnold, 75, of Constantine, passed away Oct. 27, 2008, at the Birch Adult Foster Care in Leonidas. She was born in Chicago on March 25, 1933, the daughter of Roland and LaVerne (Robinson) Lepke. Carol attended school in Constantine. She married James Richard Arnold on June 10, 1950 in Chicago. Carol was employed at Dayco Manufacturing in Three Rivers, retiring in 1980. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband, James Arnold,… 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 Holley, 87, of Charlevoix, died Nov. 3, 2008, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
Mrs. Charlotte S. Jellison (Scott), age 85, of Holland, passed away October 25, 2008, at LakeSide Vista & Villas of Holland. Charlotte was born in Mexico, MO, and lived throughout the midwest when she was growing up. She met her husband, Jim, when they were both working for General Electric in Fort Wayne, IN. Jim and Charlotte moved to Holland in 1960. Charlotte was an avid gardener, a great cook, loved to dance and play games, especially bridge. She was the Executive Director of the Holland… BERNARD, Cher - Age 57, of Flint, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at her residence. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint, Mr. Chad Bernard officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 PM Saturday until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Heartland Hospice or the American Lung Association. Cher was born August 2, 1951 in Elkton, Maryland,… • Clarence W. Dust, 92, of Ludington, died Sunday, Nov. 2. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... Services for Clayton Woolner, age 92, of Milan are pending with visitation at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan, on Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. IRON BELT, Wis. -- Constance A. "Connie" Borca, 103, a longtime Iron Belt resident, died early Thursday morning, Oct. 23, 2008, in Hurley. . . . Detailed View Dennis DeBlock Jan. 28, 1949-Oct. 30, 2008 Dennis DeBlock, age 59, of Carleton, Mich., died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at his home. Doris Diddams, age 77, of Holland passed away Tuesday October 28, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. www.notierverleelangeland.com Dorothy Schmidt Redmond, 83, of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at her home. . . . Detailed View 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo. Edward A. Betzner Oct. 30, 2008 Edward A. Betzner, 88, of Monroe, died at 12:51 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Edward Albert Betzner March 25, 1920-Oct. 30, 2008 Edward A. Betzner, 88, of Monroe died at 12:51 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Rev. Eldon L. "Obby" Liedel Sept. 22, 1935-Oct. 28, 2008 Eldon L. quot;OBBY quot; Liedel, age 73, formerly of Maybee, MI., passed away October 28, 2008 at Mercy Memorial Nursing Care Center. He had been in declining health. Obby was born September 22, 1935 in Maybee to Luke and Hattie (Baum) Liedel. . . . Detailed View Elmer "Gene" Smith July 15, 1929- Oct. 28, 2008 Elmer quot;Gene quot; Smith was born on July 15, 1929 in Blakey, Kentucky from the marriage of Stewart Smith and Detta (Taulbee) Smith. He attended school in the hills of Kentucky but began work at an early age. Elmer (Gene) Smith Oct. 28, 2008 Elmer (Gene) Smith, 79, of Newport died at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday at his home. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. . . . Detailed View IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Esther W. Rintala, 92, of 127 N. Curry St., Ironwood, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in Ironwood, surrounded by her family. Ethel E. Riley, age 94 years, of Hudson, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2008, in the Hudson Place Adult Care Home in Hudson. She was born Feb. 22, 1914, in Lyons, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Rebecca (Johnson) Barnes. She married Cleo K. Riley on Nov. 9, 1951, at Angola, Indiana. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2001. Ethel had lived in Hudson since 1952, coming from Onsted. Ethel and her husband spent 19 winters in Ruskin, Florida. She enjoyed craft work and was a former member of the… Eugene I. DeWitt, 84, of Holland, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by the Mulder Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. Eugene I. DeWitt, age 84, of Holland, passed away on Saturday November 1, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II and a member of Fourth Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Angela Conner. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Erma DeWitt of Holland; his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jon Lee of Kankakee, IL; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Jayne DeWitt of Holland; seven grandchildren;… HODGE, Evelyn Grace - Age 82, of Flint, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Brian's House Hospice. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Calvary Community Church, 1201 W. 12th St., Flint with Rev. Sarah LaRose-Nettel officiating. Interment will follow at Crestwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1-3 and 5-8 PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek and from 1 PM until the time of service Tuesday at the church. Those desiring may make… . . . Detailed View Suddenly, October 31, 2008, age 61, of Royal Oak, formerly of Troy. Longtime insurance agent for Hudson and Muma Agency, Royal Oak. Beloved husband of Jackie. Dear father of Patrick Michael Foley (Carla) and Kristen Michele Foley. Loving grandfather of Lola and Alec. Brother of Jan Foley (Sue). Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver), Wednesday, after 1 p.m. until the memorial service at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes… Wednesday from 3-9 p.m. Please sign Chester's online guestbook at Florence M (Greer) Rebone, 85, passed away Sept. 20, 2008 in Gering, Nebraska. HARDY, Frances Mary - Age 96, of Lapeer, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol Rd., Burton, Fr. Tim MacDonald, celebrant. The family will receive friends 10AM Thursday until time of mass at church. Interment will follow in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be 1-8PM Wednesday at Sharp Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd.,… . . . Detailed View 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. Monday 3-9 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. Trisagion Prayers at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Tuesday, in state 9:30 a.m. at St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 11455 Metro Parkway at Dodge Park until time of service at 10:00 a.m. Donations are welcome to St. John Greek Orthodox Church. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com Gerald 'Jerry' Edmund Price, 76 Gerald “Jerry” Edmund Price, 76, of Petoskey and Jensen Beach, Fla., died Nov. 2, 2008, at his residence in Petoskey, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald “Jerry” Milks, 84, of Beaverton passed away Oct. 22, 2008 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Glen R. Danielson, 76, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long-Term Care Unit in Ontonagon. • Gloria A. Schimke, 69, of Manistee, died Friday, Oct. 31. Oak Grove Cremation Center of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... Gloria I. Houghton, 85, of Cadillac, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. PENCE, Wis. -- Gloria M. Brackett of Pence, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, surrounded by her family. Alice E. Meinhart, 94, of Monroe died at 11 p.m. Monday at Medilodge of Monroe. She had been in poor health for 3 years. Harlen J. Van Deilen ("Van") Jan. 14, 1923-Oct. 25, 2008 Harlen J. Van Deilen ( quot;Van quot;), 85, of Lambertville died Oct. 25, 2008. Born in Toledo January 14, 1923, he attended Duquene University, Westpoint, and served as a WWII B-17 pilot. Helen F. Koslosky Aug. 11, 1914-Oct. 29, 2008 Helen F. Koslosky, age 94 of Carleton, died October 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Helen F. Koslosky Oct. 29, 2008 Helen F. Koslosky, 94, of Carleton died Wednesday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. 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.,… Howard D. Aldrich, age 89, of Beaverton, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 peacefully at his home in Beaverton. Howard Eugene Nichols, 87, formerly of Osseo, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born June 12, 1921 in Branch County to Ivan and Faye (Carpenter) Nichols. Howard served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a mechanic and farmer and retired from White Welding Co. He attended the Wheatland Congregational Church, enjoyed working the land and his “H” and “BN” Farmall tractors. In 1953 he married Rose… . . . Detailed View James R. Hurley, 66, of Allen, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1941 in Litchfield James A. Betty (Barnett) Hurley. He was married March 28, 1964 to Gloria Wight and she preceded him in death Feb. 5, 2006. Jim was a graduate of Litchfield High School. He retired from Crotty Corporation and had also been an employee of Addison Products from 1969 through 1990. Surviving are two daughters, Dawn Hurley and Kim (Jeffrey) Wilson, both of Allen; a son, Scott Hurley of Allen;… On the morning of Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, the good Lord called his son, James “Jim” John Lowman, of Gladwin, home. Jane Marie (Hanley) Merkel, age 70, resided in Adrian, Mich., and passed away on Oct. 26, 2008. Beloved mother of Anita (Dennis) Dyer, Kevin Merkel, Monique (Victor) Rioux, Anthony Merkel, Patrick (Kelley) Merkel, Thomas (Michele) Merkel, Michael (Mary) Merkel, Rachael (Charles) Peak, Joseph (Renee) Merkel, and Danielle (Thad) Holden, cherished grandmother of 37 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Joseph and Jane (Roberts) Hanley. No services will be held at her request.… Jean A. Noel Nov. 30, 1945-Oct. 29, 2008 Jean A. Noel, age 62, of Ann Arbor, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. John D. “Jack” Smith, 75, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at his home. He was born March 19, 1933, in Detroit, to Norman and Helen (Barry) Smith. He was married June 30, 1951, to Dorothy Wendrychowicz; she survives in Jonesville. Jack was a meat cutter at Kroger’s, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid hunter, sportsman and loved the outdoors. He was a loving husband and father to his family. Surviving, besides his wife Dorothy, are… Beloved wife of the late Norman Karr. Devoted mother of Ernie (Joan) Karr, Paul (Susan) Karr, Barry (Erline) Karr. Loving grandmother of Robin Karr, Todd (Gina) Karr, Lauren Karr and Stacey (Erik) Bean. Cherished great-grandmother of Jovann Karr, Schuyler Karr, Kendall Deighan, Audrey Deighan, Sierra Karr, Blair and Ethan Bean. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. SERVICES 2:30 P.M. MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL (248) 569-0020. INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. on Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St Clair Shores. Services Wednesday 12 noon at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services. Memorials to the American Heart Association. Share a memory at Tuesday 2-9 p.m. At the A.H.Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Rd. ), Warren. Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Wednesday Instate 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover (N. of 13 Mile Rd), Warren. 1-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. today with a 1 p.m. Funeral Monday at BROWN FUNERAL HOME, Belleville 734-697-4500 Kash Combs, 83, of Jonesville and formerly of Moscow, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. The funeral will be Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Bridgewater, Mich. The family will receive friends at the Janowiak Funeral Home in Ypsilanti from 1-8 p.m. Thursday. Please read his complete obituary and sign his guest book at janowiakfuneralhome.com "Where Families Come First." Kathleen Elizabeth Jontz, 37, passed away on Oct. 30, 2008, at home in Brighton, Mich., with her family by her side. She was born the daughter of Steve and Ann Reckley of Indianapolis, Ind., on June 24, 1971. Kathleen was a graduate of Scecina Memorial High School (1989) where she participated in many student activities and varsity sports. She earned her nursing degree from DePauw University (1994) and practiced in both Indiana and Michigan. Kevin B. Cremeans, age 50, of Adrian, passed away Oct. 29, 2008. Kevin was born Feb. 13, 1958, in Adrian, the son of Ezra and Jewell (Bates) Cremeans. He is survived by his mother, Jewell Winters; sisters, Nora (Calvin) Morgan, Lori (Paul) Garrow, Wanda (John) Serin, and Judi (Danny) Shaver; brothers, Herman (Lynette) Cremeans and Howard (Judy) Cremeans; and many nieces and nephews. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Ezra; a stepfather, Harlan Winters; brothers Cecil and Keith Cremeans; and a… . . . Detailed View Leliah M. (Stockford) O’Dell, 73, of Hillsdale, passed away Oct. 22, 2008. Survivors include one sister Grace Wisner, one brother Marion Stockford, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Stockford and Gladys Armstrong and two brothers Jesse and Gerald Stockford. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday in Leonardson Cemetery, Reading Road, Pittsford, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Burke Jr. officiating. A special thanks to the Renaissance Community Homes.… Lillian May McVay, 92, of Morenci, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian. She was born May 20, 1916, in Archbold, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Armeda (Grimm) Weber. She married Floyd G. McVay and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1963. Lillian was a lifelong Morenci area resident, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson, Michigan, and of the Medina Grange. Surviving Lillian are three daughters, Mary (John) Herr of Morenci, Annette McVay of Adrian and Cynthia McVay… Lorena Jean Rauh, age 66, of Leonidas, Mich., died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center Emergency Room in Kalamazoo. Lorena was born Nov. 27, 1941, in Battle Creek, a daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Shaw) Dunn. On Feb. 7, 1959, she married Richard D. Rauh in Colon. Lorena had lived most all of her life in the Leonidas area where she was a homemaker, and she had also worked at the Colon Dime Store for several years. She enjoyed snowmobiling, throwing darts and especially… . . . Detailed View 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 “Lou” P. Smith died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at his home in Beaverton. Lynn Albring April 12, 1933- Oct. 30, 2008 Lynn Albring, 75 years, of Temperance, MI passed away October 30, 2008 in Lake Park Comfort Care, Sylvania. A lifelong farmer and resident of Temperance he owned and operated the Albring Farms and Greenhouses for 58 years. Lynn Marie Markham (Tifft), December 17, 1958 - October 28, 2008. Lynn Marie Markham, 49, passed away at her home in Mt. Pleasant on October 27, 2008. Diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer) twenty six months earlier, she fought with all her inner spiritual strength to remain with us. Born in Grand Rapids to Marv and Hilda Markham, Lyn. graduated from Caledonia High School in 1977 and Central Michigan University in 1984. In 1985 she studied criminal justice at Sam Houston State University and… at church begins Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Memorials to the Salvation Army. View obituary and share memories at . . . Detailed View Age 75 November 1, 2008 Beloved husband of Josephine. Loving father of Don G. (Edith) Megdanoff, the late Richard (Patricia), Elaine (John) Joseph, and Karen (Jack) Wilson. Dear brother of Olga Blaney, Sevita Boyette, and the late Anna (Kosta) Vasiloff. Also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was the owner of Gordon W. Meyers and Associates. Resting at the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Road, (at Ann Arbor Trl), Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Panahida Service… October 31, 2008. Age 90. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Loving father of Marianne and Jean Mitkus. Funeral Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in state 10 a.m. with mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Melvindale, MI). Entombment Woodmere Cemetery. Online guestbook at Margaret L. Lynch March 28, 1934-Oct. 29, 2008 Margaret L. Lynch, age 74, of Maybee, MI, formerly of Claiborne County, was born on March 28, 1934 and passed away on October 29, 2008. Marion L. Cole, 94, of East Jordan, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at the home of a friend in Coldsprings Township, Kalkaska County. Platt, Martin Lee Jr. Bay City, Michigan Martin Lee Platt Jr. passed away October 27, 2008 and he is at peace now. He was born February 2, 1963 in Bay City, MI. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services are being planned for Friday. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's edition of the paper. www.gephartfuneralhome.com Mary Ann Rose Sielski, 77, of Manistee died Oct. 29 at Munson Medical Center. Arrangements by the Herbert Funeral Home.... Mary Ellen Weirich, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Oct. 28, 2008, at her home. She was born in Valentine, Ind., on Dec. 30, 1925, the daughter of Herman and Lucy Ellen (Gillingham) Draper. She attended school in LaGrange, Ind. On Sept. 8, 1947, she married John W. Weirich in LaGrange, he preceded her in death on March 21, 1991. Mary worked as a homemaker and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Surviving are her sons, James E. (Helen) Foote of Osceola, Ind., John Weirich of Three Rivers, Wayne… Mary Frances Dick, 81, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born June 5, 1927, in LaGrange and grew up in Sturgis, Mich. She was a teacher for Fort Wayne Community Schools and taught at Nebraska Elementary School, retiring in 1986. Mary was also a member of United Faith Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a son, Gary (Jeanne) Dick of Fort Wayne; daughters, Shari Bahleda of Munster, Ind., and Bethany (Pat Hynes) Dick of Fort Wayne; a brother, George… Mary Frances Nicksich Nov. 20, 1918-Oct. 29, 2008 Mary Frances Nicksich, age 89, formerly of Wyandotte, died Wednesday October 29, 2008 in Applewood Nursing Center, Woodhaven, Michigan. COLDWATER — Mary J. Supianoski, 86, of Quincy, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at The Laurels of Coldwater. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, with the Rev. Fr. Brian Stanley officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with the rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home and again on Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Church from 10 a.m. until the time of her funeral mass.… Mary Jane Taylor, age 75, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Monday evening, Oct. 27, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Jan. 3, 1933, in Sturgis, Michigan a daughter to the late Harold & Lilah Maybelle (Lowing) Kelley. Mary Jane was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1951. On May 16, 1953, she married Marlin C. Taylor in Sturgis. He died May 12, 1992. With her husband she had been involved in farming and owned and operated Green… Mary Lou Shananaquet, 50, of Alanson, passed away Nov. 2, 2008, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. 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… Max A. Fraunhoffer III April 11, 1959-Oct. 28, 2008 Max Alexander Fraunhoffer III, 49, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Monroe, died Oct. 28. He was born April 11, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, the fourth son of Max and Sallee (Hanna) Franhoffer, Jr. Melissa Lawson, 29, of Monroe died at 9:05 a.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Services are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. Melissa Marie Lawson May 6, 1979-Oct. 31, 2008 Melissa Marie Lawson, 29, of Newport died at 9:05 a.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe, where she had been since Wednesday. She had been in poor health for three years and seriously ill since July. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p. Melvin H. Brown Jr., 60, of Carleton died Saturday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor. Arrangements pending with the Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Michael Terence McCarthy, age 74, former Sturgis City Commissioner, Vice Mayor and Mayor of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Oct. 31, 2008, at Sturgis Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Ind., a son to the late Ralph and Marie (Kaliker) McCarthy. Mike was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1953. He and his wife enjoyed wintering in Lake Wales, Fla., for the past 14 years. On Oct. 9, 1954, he married June Merriman at the Holy Angels…
STURGIS — Michael Terence McCarthy, age 74, former Sturgis City Commissioner, Vice Mayor and Mayor of Sturgis, passed away early Friday evening, Oct. 31, 2008 at the Sturgis Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, June; one daughter Patti (Dave) Powers of Hudsonville; one son Phil (Ann) McCarthy of Mishawaka, Ind.; four grandchildren Megan and Brendan Powers and Connor and Lauren McCarthy; two sisters Gloria Woolley and Mary (Steve) Glover, both of California; three brothers Daniel (Sue)… Myrtle Eileen Burk, 85, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday in Jackson. She was born Nov. 21, 1922 in Algansee Township to Charles and Ruby (Bush) Heuer. Mrs. Burk graduated from Quincy High School in 1940 and had worked at Production Credit Association. She retired from the Coldwater Regional Center after 15 years of service. She belonged to the VFW, Quincy American Legion Auxiliary, was an avid bowler, and a life member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. On Aug. 16, 1942 she married Elmer… . . . Detailed View Nancy J. Strine, 62, of Reading, passed away Oct. 27, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Nov. 24, 1945 in Napoleon, Ohio to Harvey and Lorene (Zirn) Johnson. She was married Sept. 28,1982 to Danny Strine and he survives in Reading. Nancy was a secretary and receptionist for Region 2 Community Action Agency in Hillsdale. She was also a resident of the Hillsdale area the majority of her life. Also surviving are two sons, Danny (Nicole) Strine of Atlanta, Ind. and Dale… Nancy McGovern Jan. 3, 1934-Nov. 1, 2008 Nancy McGovern, age 74, of Monroe died Nov. 1, 2008 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave. Funeral services will be Monday. Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service Wednesday 7 p.m. In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. time of Mass at St. Thecla Church, 20740 S. Nunneley. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Capuchins appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at Orlo Hinken, 71, of Holland, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com . . . Detailed View Parnell Paul, aged 75, of Ionia, passed away Oct. 31, 2008. Pearl Spierenburg, age 81, of Zeeland went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 01, 2008. Pearl was a member of Rose Park Baptist Church where she had been very involved with the nursery and children's programs. She was a daycare provider for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack (1997), an infant daughter, and a brother Andy Vander Meulen. She is survived by her son Steven and Nancy Spierenburg of Zeeland; 4 Grandchildren: Stacy and Cameron Hurd, Meryl Spierenburg,… November 1, 2008. Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Virginia (Cliff) Koehnlein, step-daughters Maggie (Mike) Skomial, Jeanette Hudgens and Suzanne Vitale. A memorial service will be held Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile). Please share memories at: ROBISON MARY FRANCES (NEE MOCERI) Ray A. Case, age 81, of Adrian, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are pending at Wagley Funeral Home. Ray Eugene Williams, 89, of Onsted, passed away, Oct. 29, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Monroe. Funeral Services will be held at noon Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m., at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pursefuneralhome.com . The Rev. Charles C. “Cubby” Culbertson, 63, of Hixson, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Cubby was born in Detroit, Mich., and served in the Army during Vietnam. He started his career with a newspaper route at the age of 9, worked on the Ford Mustang assembly line, owned and operated his own ice cream truck, became a dentist for 28 years, moved to Chattanooga in 1982 and became a local pastor in 1995. He served as pastor for four local churches, East Lake United Methodist,… Richard D. Russell, 39, of Howe, Ind., died suddenly at his residence due to a brain aneurism Oct. 24. He was born in North Chicago, Ill., at the Great Lakes Navy Base Jan. 17, 1969, to Ronald and Doris (Burger) Russell. He married Julie Strayer Jan. 7, 1993, in LaGrange, Ind. Mr. Russell was employed in the shipping/receiving department at Forest River Marine Division in Middlebury, Ind. He had previously worked as a driver for the Amish Community. He enjoyed picnics at Bonneville Mills Park with his… Richard M. Skibbie age 83 of Colon, Mich., passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Chesterton, Ind., a son of the late Martin and Mary (Tiasecki) Skibbie. Early in life Richard had lived in Chesterton, Ind., where he graduated from Chesterton High School with the class of 1940. He moved to Colon in 1975, coming from the Chicago area. On July 19, 1947, he married Winifred Anna Karlsten in Chesterton, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 13,… . . . Detailed View Robert J. Peacock, aged 37, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 from an automobile accident., Ruth Elaine Miller, age 79, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away in her sleep at home, Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, 2008. She was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Adrian, Mich., to Roy and Theresa (Kirchner) VanZandt. Her mother died when she was only 18 months old. Her father, Roy and grandmother, Altha Esther Kirchner, continued to raise her. Ruth graduated from Adrian High School in 1947. Ruth married Archie Miller in Adrian, Mich., on March 16, 1952. They made their home in Lyons, Ohio. Although she grew up in the city, she… November 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Audrey J. Dear father of Alan W. (Susan) and Deborah R. (Ken) Krantz. Grandfather of Lindsay, Lauren and Raymond Schmitt, Michael and Kristen Krantz. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Rd. (at Joy Rd.). Family will receive visitors Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Share a "memorial tribute" with the family at Beloved wife of the late Robert Seiden. Dear mother of Barbara Seiden and Virginia Gingras. Loving grandmother of Lisa (Neil) Hoing, Rita (David) Kaiser, Daniel (Lucia) Rasmussen, and Teresa Gingras. Dearest great-grandmother of Haley, Jennifer, and Brandon. Devoted sister of Seymour Bodner and the late Harold Bodner. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 2 p.m. at the Highland Lakes Clubhouse, 20301 Silver Spring Dr. MI… Age 82 of Bloomfield Hills, October 31, 2008. Loving husband of Marilyn Skirtich. Brother-in-law of Connie (Doug) Deering and Howard (Marian) Jenken. Will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with many dear friends. George was a WWII Navy Veteran and Past Commodore of the St. Clair Yacht Club. A celebration of George's life will be held Friday, November 7, 2008, 11 a.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Memorials to the American Heart Association.… Monday 1-9 p.m. at the R.J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Prayers Monday 7 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 135 Superior, Wyandotte. Interment at Oakridge Cemetery with military honors. Online obituary and guestbook at Beloved husband of Irene Suris. Devoted father of Penny Suris, Eric (Debby) Suris, the late Marc Suris. Dear father-in-law of Brenda Suris. Cherished grandfather of Eli, Ari and Carlie, Max and Emma Suris. Loving brother of the late Jack Suris and the late Miriam Suris. Dear brother-in-law of Murray (Elaine) Schneider. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. SERVICES 10:30 AM MONDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com Age 60 of Bloomfield Hills, October 31, 2008. Loving husband of Connie. Dear brother of Richard (Karen) and Kevin Szymczak. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Kenneth was an Automotive Executive for 38 years for GM and Delphi, was a avid Yachtsman, member of DYC and a life member of MSU Alumni. Funeral Mass Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4580 Adams Rd., Troy. The family will receive friends Sunday 3-8 p.m. and Monday 2-8 p.m. at the Potere Modetz Funeral… • Melanie Lynn Schafer-Bidelman, 8, of Manistee, died Tuesday, Oct. 28. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Shirley Ann (Sweanor) Boetto, 76, of Wakefield, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Fla. BRADLEY, Shirley E. - Age 83, of Flint, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at her home. Graveside services were held 11:00 AM today at Bendle Cemetery, Clayton Township. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Mott Park Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1805 Lapeer Road, Flint, Brother Pittman officiating. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Shirley E. Bradley Memorial Fund. The complete obituary can be viewed at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Liebrock, Sibylle Charlotte Merrill, Michigan Passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Schnepp's Nursing Care Center at the age of 72 years. A complete obituary will be published in Sunday's edition of The Saginaw News. The funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at W.L. Case & Company, Merrill, Michigan. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services. www.casefuneralhome.com Sylvia Miller Randolph, age 103, passed away Thursday October 30, 2008 at her home in Saugatuck, MI. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1905, Randolph graduated from Oak Park High School in Illinois. She was a Bronze Tablet Scholar and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Illinois in 1926. She pursued additional art classes at the Art Institute of Chicago and Ox-Bow School of Painting in the late 1920s and early 30s. Sylvia taught high school Latin, English and art for fourteen years in Waukegan,… Monday 2-9 pm, with Scripture Service 7:00 pm, at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (Between Middlebelt and Merriman), Livonia. Memorials may be made to: Leukemia, Research, Life, Inc. P.O. Box 32783 Detroit, MI 48232-0783. Teresa Seese, 33, of Charlevoix, passed away Oct. 29, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Titus Van Haitsma, aged 85, of Hudsonville, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008, and went to be with his Lord. He is survived by his wife Jean (Gemmen) Van Haitsma and his children Rog and Mary Van Haitsma, Bill and Gloria Van Haitsma, Larry and Laurie Van Haitsma, Karen Van Haitsma, Kimberly and Tom Lorandeau; his grandchildren Scott and Susan Van Haitsma, Philip and Angela Van Haitsma, Marc Van Haitsma, Andrew Van Haitsma, David Van Haitsma, Tyler Van Haitsma, Terry Van Haitsma, Erin Van Hiatsma, Carla… will begin one hour prior to the service.The family is being served by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. LIMLINGAN, Vicente Jiao - Age 77, of Grand Blanc, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, October 31, 2008 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Tim MacDonald, celebrant. Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint where a vigil service will be held 7 PM Thursday evening. Vicente was born July 19, 1931 in Pampanga,… Virginia B. Moore, 75, of LaGrange, Ind., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the LaGrange Church of Christ and also one hour prior to funeral service which will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Ash Carleton Cemetery in Carleton, Mich., 3 p.m. on Thursday. BESSEMER, Mich. -- Vivian I. Paynter, 93, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in Ironwood. . . . Detailed View |
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