Saturday, December 6, 2008

Michigan Obituaries 12/06/08


 


 


 

ANIOL IRVIN 

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Aletha Frantom

Friday, November 28, 2008 3:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Aletha Frantom, 86, of Jonesville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at her home. She was born March 30, 1922 in Hillsdale to James and Lottie (Eachues) Sindecuse. She was married Nov. 10, 1940 to Rex Frantom and he survives. Aletha had worked for the Hillsdale municipal court system and later helped her husband Rex run the family egg business. She was a graduate of Hillsdale High School and a longtime resident of the Hillsdale area, wintering in Lake Placid, Florida. She was a member of the Hillsdale First United Methodist Church and former member of the United Methodist Women. Surviving besides her husband Rex, of 68 years are a daughter, Sandy (Dennis) Foust of Hillsdale; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Sharon Frantom of Holiday, Fla. and Jessanna Frantom of Jonesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Jim and Tom. Funeral services for Aletha Frantom will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Curtis Jensen officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Hillsdale First United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Alvin Laarman, 82

Friday, December 5, 2008 12:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Alvin Ray Laarman, age 82, of Holland, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, December 5, 2008. He was born, raised, and lived his entire life on the north side of Holland.  He worked at Zeeland Feed Mills for many years, and also ran a family farm.  He drove a bus for Holland Public Schools Head Start program and the  MAX bus.  He was a long time volunteer and camper at Cran-Hill Ranch in Big Rapids.  He was an Ottawa County Sheriff reserve, and part of the Ottawa County Sheriff Horse Posse.  He was a leader and volunteer with the Ottawa County 4-H Club and was a member of North Holland Reformed Church where he served on consistory, youth ministries, and the Mission Action Group.   He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Jerene (Slagh) Laarman in March of 2008; granddaughter, Melissa Laarman; and three great-grandsons, Zachary, Isaac, and Jacob Den Bleyker. His family includes his children, Gary and Pam Laarman, Erv and Linda Laarman, Wayne and Debbie Laarman, Ed and Deb Laarman, Lonna and Dave DePree, and Al and Joan Laarman, all of the Holland area; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Ortman, and Dorothy; brother-in-law, Chester DeFrell; several in-laws, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Visiting will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 at the Northwood Chapel-Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland,  and the hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at North Holland Reformed Church with the Rev. Josh Van Leeuwen officiating. Burial will be at North Holland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to North Holland Reformed Church in Care of the Mission Action fund.  Please visit www.lifestorynet. com to sign his online guestbook, share a memory or upload a photo of Al.  


 


 

Anna Swaney

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:55 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Anna Swaney, 86, of Reading, passed away Friday Nov. 28, 2008, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility where she had spent the last four months. Born Oct. 1, 1922, in Ohio, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Behlek) Pavka. Anna graduated from Montgomery High School in 1942 and had worked at Weatherhead Co. at one time. She was also a beautician and a talented homemaker who will be remembered as a good cook. Her hobbies included a love of flowers, bowling on a league, golfing and playing cards. She also belonged to a charitable group in Elkhart, Ind., who provided toys and other items for local hospitals. Survivors include her husband, Paul Swaney, whom she married May 16, 1942; two sisters, Josephine Williams and Mildred Gripman, both of Montgomery; three brothers, George (June) Pavka, Kendallville, Ind.,  Joseph (Betty) Pavka, Reading and William (Laura) Pavka, Hillsdale. Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, (John) and one sister, (Mary). A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating. Visitation is scheduled Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Interment in California Corners Cemetery will take place at a later date.  Memorials are suggested to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.


 


 

Arthur E. Chapman Sept. 27, 1923-Nov. 25, 2008

Arthur E. Chapman, 85 of Monroe, died Tuesday November 25, 2008 at 11:58 p.m. at Mercy Memorial Nursing Care Center.


 


 

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.


 


 

BRUECKHEIMER ANNA 

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Beatrice 'Bea' Dix

Friday, December 5, 2008 6:28 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Beatrice “Bea” Dix, age 84, of Adrian passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Tendercare of Adrian. She was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Hancock, Mich., to Andrew and Mayme (Jolgren) Rossberg. On Aug. 2, 1943, she married John Dix. He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1979. Bea enjoyed her family and jigsaw puzzles. She was an avid Detroit Tiger Fan. Bea is survived by two sons, John Dix and his wife, Debbie, of Adrian and David Dix and his wife, Gloria of Adrian; two daughters, Kay Mossing and her husband, Mike of Adrian and Lin Bailey and her husband, Ron of Onsted; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jan Haynes, and a brother, Melvin Rossberg. Funeral services for Bea will be held on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. and also on Monday from noon until time of funeral service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Mott Children’s Hospital. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Bernice D. Allen

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:24 PM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Bernice D. Allen, 88, of Ironwood, died peacefully early Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2008, surrounded by her family, in Ironwood. 


 


 

Bob Seames Lapeer Bob Seames, age 82, a lifetime resident of Lapeer passed away Sunday (November 30, 2008). He was born December 27, 1925 in Detroit, MI to (the late) Ernest and Marguerite Seames. He loyally served in the United States Army for two terms during World War II and the Korean War. Bob had found true love in his late wife, Yvonne also a lifetime Lapeer resident. He worked for several years at the Lapeer Post Office. He is most known for his sales position at Lapeer Hardware from which he later retired from. Bob found a great deal of enjoyment in bowling and horseshoes. He also enjoyed playing cards and was an avid sports fan. He is survived by his children, Mike Seames, Wendy (Gary) Garner, Patti Michael, Terri (Bridget) Seames and Dawn Angle; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Yvonne; granddaughter, Jessica Garner; son-in-law, Dale Michael. Memorials to Suncrest Auxiliary are greatly appreciated. Funeral ser

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Breanna Lynne Ashley

Breanna Lynne Ashley, 17 of Temple, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center–Clare. Breanna was born Dec. 15, 1990 in Midland, the daughter of Keith L. and Melissa R. (Mann) Ashley. Breanna had resided in Temple since 2007, coming from Gladwin.


 


 

CLANCY PAUL W 

Sunday 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday 4 -8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m., 9:30 in-state at Our Lady of Fatima. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

COLBURN LESLIE E 

Beloved husband of Miriam Colburn and the late Phyllis Ann Colburn. Dear father of Harry (Cheryl) Colburn, Pamela (David) Haron, and Barbara Colburn. Loving papa of Eric (Hope) Haron, Andrea (Bradley) Hecht and Amy Simon. Proud big papa of Dylan, Myles and Avery Haron and Jonah Hecht. Also survived by Miriam's children Maryann Dresner, Jane and Ned Sadaka, Robert and Susan Dresner; their children Adam and Charles Sadaka, Eric and Kathryn Dresner. Brother of the late Sherwood Colburn, the late Allan Colburn and the late Merton Colburn. SERVICES 11 AM SUNDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY.


 


 

CONTRERA ROSE 

Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12½ Mile). Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. Please share memories at


 


 

CORSIGLIA JOHN L 

"JACK" Age 66, December 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Angela (Thomas) Gombar, John (Rita), James (Dawn) and Jeremy. Dear grandfather of Greg, Duncan, Matthew, Ryan, Ava, Taylah and Aiden. Also survived by two sisters, Carol Diekman and Sally (George) Miller. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday at the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Road (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family to receive visitors Sunday 1-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at


 


 

CRUMLEY ROBERT A SR 

5-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-9 pm Monday at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday. Instate at St. Joan of Arc Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores from 9:30 am Tuesday until mass at 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection. Member VFW Bruce Post # 1146 and Knights of Columbus.


 


 

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.


 


 

Carolyn Essenburgh, 58

Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Carolyn Jean DeLeeuw Essenburgh, age 58, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Hospice House in Holland following complications of liver disease.  She was born in Holland on February 27, 1950, and was the third of thirteen children born to Warner and Frayna DeLeeuw, who preceded her in death.  Carolyn lived in Holland her entire life and graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1968 and Hope College in 1972.  She was educated as a teacher and had worked at Meijer, Big Dutchman and later as a substitute teacher in area schools.  Since its inception in the Holland area in 1985, she had been an active participant in Bible Study Fellowship and had served in various leadership capacities in that organization until the end of her life.  Carolyn touched many lives by her fine example of belief and trust in God.  She was also an excellent cook and seamstress, and an avid reader who collected dolls and loved traveling.  Carolyn was devoted to her grandsons.  In 1970, Carolyn married Thomas Essenburgh, her loving husband of 38 years, who survives her.  She is also survived by her daughter, Susan Behrendt and her husband, Drew;  her son, Robert Essenburgh and Lindsey Fulks, all of Holland; grandsons, John Russell (J.R.) Bouws and Parker Drew Behrendt. Also surviving are her twelve brothers and sisters and their spouses, Ann and Robert Decker of Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Warner and Lynne DeLeeuw of Grand Rapids, Nancy and John Bolt of Holland, Gayle and Michael Grotenhuis of West Olive, Faith and Calvin Prins of Holland, Daniel and Joan DeLeeuw of Holland, Dawn and Preston Kragt of Holland, Janice and Scott VandenBerg of Holland, Kristi and Michael Dekker of West Olive, David (Duke) and Jennifer DeLeeuw of West Olive, John and Debra DeLeeuw of Zeeland, and Steven and Lori DeLeeuw of West Olive; her sister-in-law, Carol Roberts of Holland; 36 nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and great-nephews.  She is also survived by her paternal aunts, Mrs. Abe  (Clara) DeLeeuw of Holland, Mrs. Henry (Wilma) DeLeeuw of Muskegon, and Mrs. Frank (Nell) Wiers of Grand Rapids; her maternal uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Colman of Algonac; and many cousins.   Visitors may greet Carolyn’s family in the great room at Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church, West Lakewood Boulevard, Holland, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and  6:00-8 p.m. Friday, December 5. Carolyn’s life will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, at the church.  There will be a private burial at a later date in the DeLeeuw family plot in Lakewood Cemetery, Holland.  Contributions in memory of Carolyn Essenburgh may be made to Holland Christian Schools, 956 Ottawa Avenue, Holland, Michigan, 49423; Arthritis Foundation – Michigan Chapter, 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 302, Troy, Michigan, 48084; National Kidney Foundation, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108; or American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, New York, 10038.  Arrangements are by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland. Please visit www.lifestorynet. com  for further information.    


 


 

Charles "Chuck" Curtiss Lapeer Charles "Chuck" Curtiss, age 72, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, passed away Sunday (November 30, 2008). He was born August 10, 1936 to Sumner and Emma Mae (Firman) Curtiss. He married Lori Pennock. Chuck graduated from Lapeer High School, Class of 1955. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Chuck worked for General Motors, Plant Protection for 14 years. He was a City of Lapeer Policeman for 42 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the Blue Knights, Goodfellows and Michigan Ultra Light Association (MULA). Chuck enjoyed hunting, fishing, and flying. He was helping others all the time. Chuck was the "Good Old Town Cop" who knew everyone by name. He is survived by his wife, Lori Curtiss of Lapeer; daughters, Tawnya (David) Stock of Davison; Tammee Hinton of Ocee, FL, Dawn (Randy) Heidtman of Columbiaville. 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchild; siblings, Rex (Edith) Curtiss of Lapeer, Alice Huffman of Dura

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Charlotte H. Taylor Oscoda Charlotte H. Taylor, of Oscoda, MI., passed away Tuesday (December 2, 2008) at her home. Mrs Taylor was born on October 2, 1919 in Lapeer. Charlotte was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star Lodge of Lapeer. She is survived by a son, Wilson, Jr. (Carole); grandchildren, Jeff of Grand Rapids, Greg of Wyoming, Kim Whittaker of Davison, Matthew of Lapeer and Nathan of Flint, and their spouses also 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Arrangements by: Buresh-Bennett Funeral Home, Oscoda, MI. (989)739-7468

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Christopher Michael Fritz Feb. 1, 1985-Dec. 1, 2008

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Cornelius J. Volmering 1918-2008 Cornelius J. Volmering, 90, Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Harbor Beach Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1918 in Ruth, to the late William and Theresa (Guitar) Volmering. He married Evelyn Artman on November 15, 1939 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helena. She preceded him in death on November 5, 2007. Cornelius was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul Elementary School. He farmed many years. He was employed at Midwest Rubber of Deckerville as a machinist for a few years. He retired from General Cable Company of Cass City in 1980. He was a parishioner at Sts. Peter & Paul where he was an usher for 30 years and a member of the church committee. Cornelius was a member of the Farm Bureau for 50 years. He enjoyed playing cards, working on the general elections and being a member of the Board of Review for Sherman Township. He is survived by his five children, Ronald (Jane) Volmering Sr., Harbor Beach, Sharon (Larry) Mausolf, Harbor Beach, Robert (Carol) Volmering, Ellijay, Ga., Elaine (Maurice) Williamson, Vassar and Paul (Dennise) Volmering, Pinckney; 11 grandchildren, Heidi (Don) Zoll, Jill (Dean) Laitinen, Ron (Terri) Volmering Jr., Helen (Tom) Masters, Daniel (Kim) Mausolf, Marie (Joe) Cass, Richard (Lisa) Mausolf, Adam (Jen) Volmering, Amy (Paul) Muller, Scott (Jennifer) Williamson and Korina Williamson; two step-grandchildren, Zachrey (Holly) Schwartz and Heather (John) McKinzie; 20 great-grandchildren, Veronica, Don Jr. and Matthew Zoll, Audrey and Adrianne Laurila, Emily and Austin Volmering, Justin, Sarah and Nicole Masters, Jennifer, Alycia, Anne, Isabel, Nathen and Evelyn Mausolf, Vincent, Cass and Chrysantha Volmering and Alyson Muller; four step great-grandchildren, Sarah and Patrick McKinzie, Carter Schwartz and Dawson Laitinen; two sisters, Elizabeth Geiger, Harbor Beach and Irene Holdwick, Ruth; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Volmering, Bad Axe and Florence Roberts, Ruth; two brothers-in-law, Stanley Artman, Sarasota, Fla. and Norman (Faye) Artman, Port Huron. He was preceded in death by four brothers, William (Anna) Volmering, Vincent (Alvina) Volmering, Alexander (Theresa) Volmering and Aloysius Volmering; one sister, Mary (Bernard) Gentner; in-laws, Mary Wipping, Robert Wipping, Bernard Roberts, Esther Artman, Lula Artman, Raymond, Joseph and Clarence Artman, Clements Geiger and Robert Holdwick. Funeral mass was held on Monday, December 1, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Rev. Robert Pare, pastor, officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly.

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Dolores J. Gallagher Clifford Dolores J. Gallagher, age 77, passed away Tuesday (December 2, 2008) at Covenant Medical Center - Cooper in Saginaw. She was born October 2, 1931 in Lansing to the late Frank and Mary (Chambers) Kraai. She married Peter Gallagher on Beaver Island on April 23, 1949. They later moved to Marlette and then to Clifford. She attended Everett High School in Lansing. She worked at Metal Craft Industries as a press operator for 29 years and 4 years at Ligon Factory in Almont until her retirement. She was a long time member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clifford. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Kenneth) Wilcox and Vickie (Alan) Gould both of Marlette; grandchildren Michael (Loni) Gass of Lapeer, Rodney (Brandy Gass) Fernandez of Middleburg, Fl., Jason Gallagher of Clifford, Nicholas Gould of Cleveland, OH., and Trevor (Liberty) Gould of Caro; great grandchildren Chelsea Gass, Dorothy and Mary Fernandez, Mickenzie and Kody Gould,

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Don L. McHenry

Friday, December 5, 2008 6:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Don L. McHenry, 82, of Deerfield died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor. He was born March 30, 1926, in Marlinton, W.Va., to Norman H. and Emma (Palmer) McHenry. Don is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty; their children, Don “Butch” McHenry of Deerfield and Patty (Dave) Gier of Pittsford; grandchildren, Julie (Scott) Trendt of Cedar Springs and Jeff (Heather) Gier of Pittsford; and great-grandchildren, Joshua and Brandon Trendt, Todd Kuhn and Meghan Gier. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a paratrooper in the 17th Airborne Division, 513th Parachute Infantry in France and Germany. On March 24, 1945, he was severely wounded in the Rhineland Campaign near Wesel, Germany. For this action, he received the Purple Heart. Don had been self-employed as a truck driver for 20 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of Deerfield American Legion Post #392 and the Adrian Disabled American Veterans Chapter #20. At Mr. McHenry’s request cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Robert Snyder officiating. Private Interment of cremains will be in Deerfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Read this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Deerfield Fire Dept. or Great Lakes Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Dora Roy

ROY, Dora M. - Age 95, of Fenton, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:30 AM Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the chapel of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11 AM-1 PM and 4-8 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden and from 10:30 AM until the time of service Saturday at the church. A Rosary will be recited at 7 PM Friday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Old Newsboys. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Doreen I. Truax

Friday, December 5, 2008 7:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doreen I. Truax, 80, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Coldwater. A graveside service will be held Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.


 


 

Doris Beavers

Doris Beavers, age 92, of Gladwin passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines. 


 


 

Doris Jean Nichols

Friday, December 5, 2008 6:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doris Jean Nichols, age 77, departed from this life on Dec. 4, 2008. She was born on June 29, 1931, to Milburn and Mary Pratt.  She is survived by two sisters, Lucille (Richard) Faust of Ypsilanti and Margaret Fisher of Holt, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Arthur, and daughter Nancy; her parents and three brothers. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, and Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m at the Wagley Funeral Home. Funeral services for Doris will be on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Dunson officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Contributions in Doris’s memory may be directed to the Salvation Army. Envelopes are available at the Wagley Funeral Home.


 


 

Doris M. Wiltse 1922-2008 Doris M. Wiltse, Sebewaing, 86, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at her home following a three-month illness. She was born March 31, 1922 in Saginaw, daughter of the late William W. and Edith (Koehler) Duant. She was a 1939 graduate of Saginaw High School and later attended Central Michigan University. She was united in marriage to Charles Wiltse on November 8, 1947 in Saginaw. Doris was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women's Missionary League and the Bible class. She enjoyed playing bridge and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Charles; three sons, Scott (Beverly) Wiltse, David (Pamela) Wiltse and Robert (Linda) Wiltse, all of Sebewaing; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Bradley) Osantowski, Ryan (Carrie) Wiltse, Laura (Dale) Abke, Nicole (Kevin) Sherretz, Charles Wiltse and Adam Wiltse; three great-grandchildren, Benjamin Abke, Madison Sherretz and Elliot Wiltse; five step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Heather Wiltse. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Daniel Hahn officiated, with burial in the church cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Immanuel Lutheran Church, McLaren Visiting Nurses Association, Stephen Ministries or the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing.

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Dorothy N. Flewelling Columbiaville Dorothy N. Flewelling, age 77, of Columbiaville passed away Tuesday (December 2, 2008). Dorothy retired from St. Joes - Flint after working many years as a Nurses Aid. She had also been a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lapeer. She is survived by her husband, Frank Flewelling; son, Bruce Trenaman; 2 brothers; 2 sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmit and Beatrice; and her son, Dwight Trenaman. Cremation has already taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. To share an online condolence visit LynchFuneralDirectors.com

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ELLEN J. LAMBERT MARLETTE Ellen J. Lambert, age 80, long time resident of Marlette passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the Marlette Regional Hospital. Mrs. Lambert has lived in Marlette most of her life and was previously from the Shabbona area. She was born January 28, 1928 in Shabbona, daughter to the late Harry and Margaret (Phillips) Mitchell. She was a graduate of Cass City High School. She married R. Curtis Lambert June 6, 1952 in Shabbona, he preceded her in death June 26, 1996. Ellen was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Marlette for many years. She worked for Metal Craft in Marlette for several years until her retirement. She enjoyed music, walking, gardening, shopping and most of all, her family. She is survived by her daughters, Dianna and Richard Chapin of Marlette and LuAnn and Dale Allen of Marlette; grandsons Jimmy and Diana Nepper of Elkton and Corey Nepper of Marlette; brother Hugh Mitchell of Caro; sisters Jean and John Wood ofSaint Louis and Donna and Otis Dorland of Shabbona. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, with Elder Dennis Herbert and Elder Eric Foster officiating. Burial was held in the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to the Community of Christ Church or Heaven Sent Ministries. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette,MI, (989) 635-3658. www.marshfuneral.com

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Earl Brahmer

Brahmer, Earl E. Bay City, Michigan In addition to those listed in the full obituary, Earl was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Janice Mrozinski. Funeral Liturgy will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Church. He will lie in state at the Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time.


 


 

Edwin Verne Fredlund

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:52 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mr. Edwin Verne Fredlund, 83, of Muskegon, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in Muskegon. He was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Escanaba, to Lawrence and Gladys (Sleeman) Fredlund. Mr. Fredlund married the former Alice Marjorie Sprague on June 25, 1949, in Litchfield. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2008. Verne was employed as an educator and administrator for Hillsdale Community Schools for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 1981. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Verne was a member of First United Methodist Church and was also a member of the American Legion and served on the YMCA Board. Survivors include two daughters, Marjorie A. (Ronn) Nelson of Whitehall and Lorrie L. Wilken of Grand Rapids; one son, Eric V. (Martha) Fredlund of Warren;  nine grandchildren, Michael, Elizabeth, Heather, Ian, Emilie, Allison, Jeff, Abbie, Matt and Katie Alice; two great-granddaughters, Hayley Hutchins and Cora Nelson; three brothers, Bob (Madeleine) Fredlund of Bellevue, Neb., Jim (Lockey) Fredlund of Grayling and Vic (Rosie) Fredlund of Tumwater, Wash.  A COMBINED MEMORIAL SERVICE for both Verne and Alice will be held at a later date. Mr. Fredlund will be laid to rest in Litchfield Township Cemetery. Memorial donations in Verne’s name may be given to Sanctuary at the Park, 570 Harvey St., Muskegon, MI 49442. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey St., Muskegon, MI 49444, (231) 798-1100.


 


 

Elizabeth Krauseneck

Krauseneck, Elizabeth M. Bay City, Michigan Elizabeth M. Krauseneck passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Bay Shores Nursing Center, age 93 years. Funeral and Committal service will take place Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. from the Ambrose Funeral Home. Sr. Joanne Plumpe O.P. will officiate with private burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 - 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider family wishes. A more complete obituary will appear in Saturday's paper.


 


 

Emma 'June' Carr

Monday, December 1, 2008 8:06 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Emma “June” Carr, 88, of rural Sherwood, Mich., went home peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater after a short illness.  June was born Sept. 12, 1920, in Sherwood Township, a daughter of the late Pearl and Ethel (Durfee) Jackson. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1939 and later attended Michigan State University.  On Sept. 27, 1940, she married William A. Carr in Defiance, Ohio.  He preceded her in death on April 1, 2003.  In 1946 June and William purchased the Carr Family Farm and had made it their lifelong home.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed all sorts of hobbies, including painting and most recently spinning wool.  Most important were her friends and family, especially at Christmas time.  June had attended the Athens United Methodist Church.  Surviving are five sons, Roger W. Carr of Colon, Robert R. (Ginger) Carr of Battle Creek, David H. (Kay) Carr of Sherwood, Terry L. (Cheryl) Carr of Sherwood and Michael J. Carr of Sherwood; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas L. Carr in 1982; a grandson, Scott D. Carr in 1986; and three brothers, Leon, Lewis and Wayne Jackson.  The Family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Schipper Funeral Home Ltd. in Colon.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Emma (June) Carr will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home with  Pastor Sandy J. Gastian of the Athens United Methodist Church and Rev. David Porter of the Colon Church of Christ officiating.  Burial will follow at Burr Oak Cemetery in Athens. If desired, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of June to the Athens United Methodist Church.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.


 


 

FREEL THOMAS JOSEPH 

December 3, 2008. Age 72, resident of Grosse Ile for 32 years. Beloved husband of Mary Jane. Dear father of Cathy Tucker, Thomas, and Carrie Chisholm (Todd). Grandfather of Bailey and Nicole Tucker and Micaela Freel. Brother of Leon, Mike, John, Pete, George, Don, Chuck, Paul, Pat Hill, and Mary Green. Preceded in death by brothers Barney and Jerome. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Tom was born in Bay City, Michigan, graduated from the University of Detroit and obtained a Master's Degree in Public Relations from Wayne State University. In addition to a long career in public relations with AAA of Michigan, he was Past President of the Detroit Press Club and member of the Michigan Outdoor Writer's Association. Passionate about the great outdoors and especially sailing, he was a lifetime member of the Ford Yacht Club. Family will receive friends at a memorial gathering Monday, December 8 from 4-7 p.m. followed immediately by a memorial service at 7 p.m. at the R.J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Online guestbook and obituary at:


 


 

Floyd Van Den Beldt, 88

Friday, December 5, 2008 12:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Floyd J. Van Den Beldt, age 88, of Overisel, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at Heritage Health Care Facility.  Floyd was born in Vriesland.  He was a dairy farmer for his entire life.  He also worked for Holland Furnace for 22 years and for Bil-Mar Farms.  A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he served during World War II (1942-1946). He was a member of Overisel Reformed Church.  Preceding him in death were three grandchildren, John Hindert, Melissa Hindert, and Christina Borgman.  Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Anna Bell Van Den Beldt, of Overisel; children, Jerry and Karen Van Den Beldt of Fennville, Linda and Al Morrow of Holland, Bonnie and Paul Weikert of Spring Lake, Dale and Laurie Van Den Beldt of Holland, Mary and Bill Nykamp of Overisel, Lee and Sharon Van Den Beldt of Holland, Joyce and Tony Santora, of Hamilton, Al and Patti Van Den Beldt of Overisel; 25 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren;  sisters and brother, Mildred Shidler, Jeanette and Bernie Kool, and Mike Van Den Beldt; in-laws, Lorraine Van Den Beldt, Alma Van Den Beldt, Jason and Esther Ebels, Pauline Rouwhorst, Bernard and Jean Ebels, Donald and Nancy Ebels, Maxine and Junior Hop, Mary Ebels, and Robert and Marilyn Ebels; nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at the Overisel Reformed Church.  Officiating will be  Rev. Scott Loker.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visitation is scheduled for Sunday from 2-4  and 7-9 p.m.  at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd Street.  Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Please visit www.lifestorynet .com  for further information.


 


 

Former Calvin College president dies

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:38 PM - STEPHEN KLOOSTERMAN 

William Spoelhof, a past president of Calvin College, died Wednesday, Dec. 3. Spoelhof, 98, was president of Calvin from 1951 to 1976. He graduated from Calvin in 1931, taught as a professor of history and political science from 1946 to 1951 and then became president of his alma mater. After retiring from Calvin in 1976, he remained a visible figure on campus. He kept regular office hours, talked with students, socialized with faculty members and enjoyed taking part in various campus activities. Enrollment tripled during his 25-year tenure as Calvin’s president, increasing to more than 3,600 students. Current Calvin President Gaylen Byker was a student at Calvin when Spoelhof was president and became a close friend of Spoelhof’s since becoming president in 1995. “He was consummate scholar, leader, manager and Christian role model,” said Byker.  “His involvement very much shaped the college we know today as a leader in Christian, liberal arts education. He was thrust into the presidency and performed with great integrity and effectiveness for a quarter of a century.  On a personal level I will miss his friendship, his wisdom and his counsel a great deal.” The Associated Press contributed to this report.


 


 

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.


 


 

Franklin De Feyter, 81

Friday, December 5, 2008 12:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Franklin “Dale” De Feyter, age 81, of Holland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Providence Christian Nursing Home in Zeeland. Dale was born in Holland, was a lifelong resident, and owned and operated De Feyter Roofing. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of the Elks Lodge. Dale is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 61 years; brothers, Kirby and Katie De Feyter and Dave and Della De Feyter all of Holland; also in-laws, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Ave., with the Rev. John Nyitray officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill in Grand Rapids. Visitation will be 2-4 Sunday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to ones choice. For more information and an online registry, visit www.lifestorynet.com.  


 


 

Freda M. Looker

Freda M. Looker, 84, of Gladwin passed away suddenly Nov. 25, 2008 at her home. She was born Feb. 15, 1924 in Gladwin to William and Rose (Schranz) Nettleton. 


 


 

George W. Knickerbocker

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:53 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

George W. Knickerbocker, 76, of Clark Lake, passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. He was born on March 29, 1932 in Michigan Center to Elden L. and Bernice Florence (Prine) Knickerbocker. He married Opal Charlene Stiverson on May 2, 1953 in Wheatland Township and she survives. George was raised in the Michigan Center and Springport area.  He lived the past 53 years at Clark Lake. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1953–55.  He graduated from the National Radio Institute in Washington D.C.  George was employed as a machinist at Clark Equipment in Jackson for 30 years, retiring in 1981.  He also was a TV repairman for more than 50 years.  He was a member of the Heart O’Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church in Brooklyn and the AARP. George enjoyed moped riding, traveling with his family, gardening, jigsaw woodworking and ushering in church.  He was also an artist of cartoon characters. Surviving besides his wife are one son, Roger (Deborah) Knickerbocker of Parma; one daughter, Helen (Efren) Paredes of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Nicki (Mitch) Taylor and Taryn (Michael) Barlow; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Briana Wandel; one brother, Elden R. “Nick” (Shirley) Knickerbocker of Eaton Rapids; sister-in-laws, Joyce Foster of Addison, Naomi Underhill of Tuscon, Ariz.; nephews, nieces and cousins.  His parents and two grandchildren, Gary Wandel and Jeremy Knickerbocker, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Heart O’Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church in Brooklyn with Pastor Milan Maybee officiating.  Burial will take place at Norvell Cemetery, in Norvell Township in Jackson County. Visitation will be from 2-4  and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison and one hour before the funeral service at Heart O’Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church.  Memorials can be given to the Heart O’Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church.  View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Georgia D. Nielsen

Friday, December 5, 2008 9:46 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Georgia D. Nielsen, age 65,  a former waitress at Bill's Steak House of Bronson, Mich., died Dec. 4, 2008, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. today, Saturday at Matteson Township Cemetery.  A celebration of her life will be held in early spring of 2009. Memorials may be made to the Branch County Humane Society or P.E.T.A.  Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson is handling arrangements.


 


 

Geraldine E. 'Jerrie' Burdeau

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:23 PM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Geraldine E. "Jerrie" Burdeau, 95, of Ironwood, died Saturday evening, Nov. 29, 2008, in Ironwood.


 


 

Geraldine Ruth (Tyack) McDonald

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:21 PM 

TONKA BAY, Minn. -- Geraldine Ruth (Tyack) McDonald, 83, of Tonka Bay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She has now been reunited with her husband of 55 years.


 


 

Glenn G. Weil Lapeer Glenn G. Weil, age 84, of Lapeer went to be with the Lord Monday (December 1, 2008). He passed away in the early morning hours and was surrounded by family at that time. Mr. Weil was a fighter pilot during WWII and served on the Detroit Police force for almost forty years, at which time he went to the North Branch Police as Chief, until he retired a second time in 1989, after 16 additional years of service. Mr. Weil was a loving grandfather and great grandfather who left his family with many memories. He was close to his children and grandchildren from the early years with his own children to the latter days with his grand and great grandchildren. Mr. Weil was actively involved in the ministries of several Baptist and Lutheran churches throughout his life. He is deeply loved and will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Weil of Lapeer; daughter, Glenda (David) Bossenberger of Lapeer; son, Kirk W

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Greg Parsons

Friday, December 5, 2008 7:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Greg  Parsons, 54, of Fremont, Ind. died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at Parkview Hospital  in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born October 18, 1954 in Montpelier, Ohio to Dean and Virginia R. (Keith) Parsons. His mother is surviving. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday Dec. 8, 2008 at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008 at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Bruney officiating. Burial will be at Fremont Cemetery in Fremont, Ind.


 


 

Harold L. Wirebaugh

Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Harold L. Wirebaugh, 76, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born Sept. 11, 1932 in Calhoun County to Lawrence and Pearl (Sherman) Wirebaugh. He was married Sept. 30, 1966 to Mary Harwood and she preceded him in death in 1997. Harold retired from Hillsdale Tool after 22 years of service. He was a resident of Hillsdale and Calhoun Counties the majority of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Westfall and Cheryl Hyatt, both of Hillsdale; son, Harold Wirebaugh Jr. of Hillsdale; step-daughter, Kim (Dan) Moyer of Osseo; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother Lawrence Jr. Funeral services for Harold Wirebaugh will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with Pastor Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hillsdale County Conservation Club. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

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., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing.


 


 

Helen R. Shearer

Friday, December 5, 2008 9:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Helen R. Shearer, 86, of Stroh, Ind., died Dec. 4, 2008, at home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday. A committal service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the chapel at Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie.  


 


 

Henry C. Murray Jr.

Monday, December 1, 2008 8:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Henry C. “Khin” Murray, Jr., 42, of Plymouth, Ind., died Nov. 27, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date, with private inurnment of the ashes in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. Arrangements are being handled my Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, IN.  


 


 

Herbert B. Patten

Monday, December 1, 2008 8:02 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Herbert Blake Patten, age 89, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov.  28, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes–Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. The Rev. Robert Keim of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis where full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Sturgis Journal.  


 


 

Hester Volkers, 82

Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Hester Volkers, 82, of Hamilton, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. 


 


 

JUROFF SHARON A 

Monday 1-9pm at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main, Plymouth. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Share memories at 


 


 

Jamie David Jacobs Jan. 3, 1976-Dec. 3, 2008

Jamie was born January 3, 1976 in Toledo, Ohio from the union of Michael Jacobs and Anetta (Blake) Jacobs. Jamie attended Erie Mason High School and graduated with the Class of 1994. Jamie married Shelley Bellestri on September 23, 2000.


 


 

Janet L. Herbin

Janet L. Herbin, 75, of Ellenton passed away Nov. 27, 2008. She was born in Saginaw. 


 


 

Jean A. (Hansen) Dahlin

Monday, December 1, 2008 1:00 PM 

BESSEMER, Mich. -- Jean A. (Hansen) Dahlin, 84, a resident of Bessemer, entered eternal life on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2008, in Ironwood, after a courageous battle with cancer.


 


 

Joan Marilyn Conrad Lapeer Joan Marilyn Conrad, age 72, of Lapeer passed away Friday (November 28, 2008). She was born July 10, 1936 in Detroit to Edwin J.G. and Ethel L. (Browne) Link. She married William "Bill" Conrad April 20, 1968 in Davison. Joan graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1954. She was a secretary for Lapeer Manufacturing Company. Joan was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed wood working and painting. Joan and Bill did everything together, especially traveling. She loved her cats. She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Conrad of Lapeer; daughter, Cindy Jolly; grandchildren, Darcy Jolly and Christopher Jolly; sister, Janet Running of Lapeer; special niece, Vickie Jaje; nephew, Brian Running. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Ethel Link; siblings, Twin, Joyce Field and Claude Link. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, Suncrest or Trinity United Methodist Church. Funeral s

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Joan Walters, 58

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11:56 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joan Walters, age 58, of Zeeland, went to be with her Lord after an extended illness Tuesday, December 2, 2008.  She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Bosch.  She was a member of Niekerk Christian Reformed Church and she retired as the Director of Allegan Head Start.  Joan was a graduate of Calvin College and earned her masters degree from Western Michigan University.  She is survived by her husband of eight years, David; children, Lori and David Geurink of Zeeland, Tracy and Marc Nykamp of Zeeland, Jon Cornell of Zeeland, Scott Walters of Hudsonville, Jim Walters of Willard, MO, Keith and Becky Walters of Zeeland; 10 grandchildren; mother, Ruth Bosch of Grand Rapids; sisters, Linda and Jim Fridsma of Grand Rapids, Nancy and Steve Key of Hull, IA, Ginny and Jim Proctor of Kentwood; father-in-law, Dennis Walters of Zeeland; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Diane Walters of Zeeland, Mary Walters and Mike Dunlap of Zeeland, Beverly and Randy Hop of Zeeland, Bonnie and Mike Vande Vusse of Zeeland.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008 at Niekerk Christian Reformed Church with Reverend J. William Van Der Heide officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Christian Learning Center at Zeeland Christian School.  An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com.


 


 

John 'Jack' Crowe

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John Anderson

Anderson , John F. Manitou Beach FL Age 67 passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008 at his home. He was born on November 27, 1941 in Tecumseh, MI to Delmer "Pete" and Thelma (Denney) Anderson. Married Rosemary Dennis on September 24, 1983 in Toledo, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on October 17, 1991. John lived in the Manitou Beach area since 1978. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1959. He worked for the Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, serving in the United States Army. John was a member of the Morenci American Legion, Post #0368, and a member of AA for 13 years. He enjoyed going to auctions and woodworking. John is survived by his children, Renate Anderson of Michigan Center, Alana (John) Wiegand of New Port, one son, Jack (Kim) Garland of Chelsea, Jolene Garland of Adrian, six grandchildren, one sister, Sharon DeJonghe of Dundee, and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded by his parents and by his wife Rosemary. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 8, 2008 at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Addison. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to AA - Lenawee Conservation Group Chapter. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com


 


 

John Calvin Counter Dec. 1, 2008

John Calvin Counter, 60 of Monroe died at 2:10 p.m. Monday at Fountain View of Monroe. Services are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. 


 


 

John E. Cude

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John F. Anderson

Saturday, December 6, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John F. Anderson, age 67, of Manitou Beach, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at his home. He was born on Nov. 27, 1941, in Tecumseh, Mich., to Delmer “Pete” and Thelma (Denney) Anderson. He married Rosemary L. Dennis on Sept. 24, 1983, in Toledo, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 17, 1991. John lived in the Manitou Beach area since 1978. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1959. He worked for the Ford Motor Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army.  John was a member of the Morenci American Legion, Post #0368 and a member of AA for 13 years. He enjoyed going to auctions and woodworking. John is survived by his children, Renate Anderson of Michigan Center, Alana (John) Wiegand of Newport, Jack (Kim) Garland of Chelsea, and Jolene Garland of Adrian; six grandchildren; one sister, Sharon DeJonghe of Dundee; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded by his parents and by his wife, Rosemary. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Addison. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Full Military Rites to be performed by the Hannan-Colvin Post #180, American Legion, Hudson, Mich. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to AA – Lenawee Conservation Group Chapter.   View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

John Kondel Lapeer John Kondel, age 68, of Lapeer, passed away Wednesday (November 26, 2008). He was born in Owosso on February 9, 1940 to Anthony and Anna (Horvath) Kondel. Mr. Kondel served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for over 35 years at General Motors (then AC Delco). John was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Church in Lapeer, where he was a dedicated usher and attendant to the perpetual adoration since the adoration's inception. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kondel; siblings, Anthony (Barbara) Kondel, James (Julie) Kondel, Cy Kondel, Barbara (Thomas) Walsh and Richard (Jan) Kondel; many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church General Fund. Funeral services were held Saturday (November 29, 2008) at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer. Father Aaron Depeyster officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Loretto Cemetery, Lapeer.

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John T. Phillips

John T. Phillips, age 83, of Gladwin for 26 years and previously of Royal Oak, died Nov. 30, 2008 in Triumph Hospital in Detroit. 


 


 

Jose M. Rodriguez Sr.

Saturday, December 6, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jose M. Rodriguez Sr., 81, of Adrian, passed away, Dec. 5, 2008, at home.  He was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Felipe and Concha (Martinez) Rodriguez. On April 17, 1953, he married Benita Hernandez. She preceded him in death in 1975. He is survived by his children, Rose (Terry) Cook, John Rodriguez, Peggy Rodriguez, James Rodriguez, Allen Rodriguez, Tracy (John) McCarley and Susan Rodriguez, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Benita; his parents; and a son, Joe Rodriguez, on June 18, 2008. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home. Adrian, with Pastor Pete Valdez officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and also on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences can be offered to the family online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Joseph Petrovish Dec. 4, 2008

Joseph Petrovish, 98, of Monroe died at 7:17 p.m. Thursday at Tendercare of Monroe. 


 


 

KOPERA LEONARD J 

Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. In state Monday 10 a.m. at St. Veronica Church until Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial Monday 1:30 p.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.


 


 

Kathryn Kelley

KELLEY, Kathryn (Clark) - Age 56, of Fenton, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, December 5, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Pastor Mike Anderson will officiate. Visitation will be held 10-9 PM Thursday and 9-12 PM Friday. Those desiring may make contributions to Genesys Health Foundation. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Kim Marie Wedler-Hull

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:21 PM 

BESSEMER, Mich. -- Kim Marie Wedler-Hull, 50, of Bessemer, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. 


 


 

LOMO ORLANDO 

Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. at Tiffany-Young & Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Ave., Armada.


 


 

LYON ROBERT G 

Sunday 1-8 pm. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason, MI. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Hope Lutheran Church, 3640 Madison, Dearborn, MI 48124. 


 


 

LaFATA ROSE 

Age 91, of Rochester. Loving wife of the late Victor. Dear mother of Pat (Stuart) Clemens, Joseph (Suzanne) LaFata and Sam (Donna) LaFata. Grandmother of Bill (Rebecca) Clemens, Robert Clemens, Christi (Jeff) Kane, Lauren (Michael) Clune, Victor LaFata, Sarah (Aaron) Long, Kathleen, Elizabeth and Nicholas LaFata, the late Joseph M. LaFata and Amy LaFata. Great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Caroline Russo. Funeral Mass Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 11 a.m. with an in state time of 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 1400 Ingelwood, Rochester. The family will receive friends Monday, from 3-8 p.m. with a scripture service at 7 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Memorial donations may be made to In House Hospice. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Online guestbook


 


 

LaVerne H. Hartigan

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:23 PM 

MERCER, Wis. -- LaVerne H. Hartigan, 88, of Mercer, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Mercer.


 


 

Larry J. Borchardt

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Larry J. Borchardt, 64, of Pittsford, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at his home. He was born May 2, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Ernest and Helen (Stibbe) Borchardt. He was married July 10, 1971 to Penny Wilson and she survives. Larry retired from GM’s Delphi Plant in Adrian after 31 years of service. He has resided the majority of his life in the Pittsford area and grew up near Bedford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He is a  member of the Hillsdale American Legion and the UAW. Surviving besides his wife Penny are two children, LaWanda Jo Borchardt of Adrian and Waylon Borchardt of Pittsford; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Gracie Bosquez; a sister, Lela (Paul) Silwester of Ottawa Lake; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald and sister Ruth. Funeral services for Larry Borchardt will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Dr. Samuel Wickard officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Whiteford Union Cemetery in Monroe County 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Hospice of Hillsdale or Liberty Bible Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

LeRoy Dellies

Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:59 PM

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. -- LeRoy Dellies, 82, of Grant Street, Iron Mountain, formerly of Watersmeet, was called home to the Lord on Dec. 2, 2008. His wife of 54 years, Anna, was by his side. 


 


 

Leo J. Seidl 1921-2008 Leo Joseph Seidl, 87, Ruth, passed away Friday morning, November 21, 2008 at his residence. He was born February 8, 1921 in Sherman Township, son of the late Peter and Katherine (Poell) Seidl. He married Annabell Artman, January 17, 1949 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Ruth. He was a graduate of the Pumpkin Center School. He farmed with his family in Sherman Township and moved to Ruth in 1986. He was a lifelong parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Leo was a former member of the parish council, a member of the parish school board and a member of the cemetery committee. Leo was the former athletic director of the baseball programs at the parish and for the Ruth community. He was a charter member of the Ruth Farm Bureau and a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association. He enjoyed baseball, pheasant hunting, quilting and visiting with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Annabell, Ruth; four sons, John(Diane), Ruth, Donald (Patti), Lansing, Dennis, Jackson and Gerard (Michelle), Croswell; a daughter, Doris Seidl, Lakeport; ten grandchildren, Sarah Martzke, Nicole Pierce, David Seidl, Jill Seidl, Clint Seidl, Amy Seidl, Brian Seidl, Bradley Seidl, Eric Seidl and Kyle Seidl; great grandchild, Kali Pierce; three brothers, Ted (Carla) Seidl, Ruth, Andrew (Marie) Seidl, Huntington Woods and Frank Seidl, Ferndale. Leo was preceded in death by his infant son, Gerard Joseph; five brothers, Paul, John "Jack", George, Anthony and Joseph and two sisters, Mary Edwards and Elizabeth Forton. Funeral mass was held on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Ruth. Rev. Robert Pare, pastor officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly.

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Lloyd Charles Pendleton May 20, 1922-Nov. 29, 2008

Lloyd Charles Pendleton, 86, of Brighton, formerly of Monroe, died at 1:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti where he was admitted Thursday. He had been in poor health for 6 months and seriously ill the last month.


 


 

Lorraine Evelyn Schimke

Friday, December 5, 2008 7:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lorraine Evelyn Schimke, 85, of Manistee and previously of Coldwater, died Monday morning, Nov. 17, 2008 in Manistee.  She was born May 16, 1923 in Chief, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Meister) Christenson. She met Marvin Schimke at the First Street Beach skating rink, and several years later, they married in Onekama on Feb. 15, 1941. They lived in Chief, Muskegon and Los Angeles, Calif. before settling in Coldwater in 1952, where they lived and worked until returning “up north” about 1987. While living in Coldwater, she worked for the State of Michigan at the Coldwater State Home until retirement. Both Trinity Lutheran (Onekama) and St. Paul’s Lutheran (Coldwater) have been her church homes, as well as Zion Lutheran in Fort Myers, Fla. She was an accomplished seamstress from an early age and an excellent cook. She was also talented at gardening, needlework, painting and many artistic crafts. She was proud of her family and especially enjoyed having grandchildren. Survivors include daughters Carol Schimke of Manistee and Janice (David) Erts of Coldwater; grandchildren Nancy (Gary) Misner of Wyoming, Mich., and children Rachel and Elise; Matthew (Tina) Erts of Gretna, La., and children Evan and Kirstin; and Stephen (Rheta) Erts of Sturgis; brother-in-law Gene Hurrell, also of Coldwater; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Marvin and sister Joyce Hurrell. The funeral, with Pastor Ainslie Wagner officiating, was held Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Onekama. Burial followed in the Onekama Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Trinity Lutheran Church (Annex Fund), Hospice of Michigan, or the Salvation Army. Envelopes may be sent in care of the funeral home. The family is being served by the Johnson Funeral Home, 480 Water Street, Manistee, MI 49660.


 


 

Lorraine Nelson

Monday, December 1, 2008 8:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lorraine Nelson, 86, of LaGrange, Ind., died Dec. 1, 2008, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange where services are at 10 a.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.  


 


 

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, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated.


 


 

Lucille G. Boggs Aug. 11, 1915-Dec. 1, 2008

Lucille G. Boggs, age 93 years of Lambertville, MI, died Monday, December 1, 2008 in The Goerlich Center, Sylvania, OH. 


 


 

Lucille Johnson Attica Lucille Johnson, age 87, of Attica, passed away Sunday (November 30,2008) at Lapeer Medical Care Facility. Lucille G. Kowalski was born on January 28, 1921 to Walter and Rose Kowalski. She married James W. Johnson on September 3, 1948 in Detroit. She grew up in Detroit. Lucille was a graduate from Nativity Commercial Catholic High School Class of 1935. She was as a secretary for McCord Corp Mfg. in Detroit for over 25 years. She lived in Attica for over 30 years. Lucille was a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Dryden. She is survived by her daughter, Joan (John) Gibbard of Attica; granddaughters, Linda (Paul) Schneider of Lapeer, Debbie Dame of of Armada, Cindy (Roger) Rainwater of Omaha, Nebraska, and Peggy (Gerald) Schlaud of Columbiaville; great-grandchildren, Mathew Schneider, Andy Schneider, Amanda Dame, Rebecca Dame and Tyler Dame, Jessica Rainwater, Bethany Rainwater and Sammy Schlaud. She was preceded in death by her husband, J

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Lucy (Canalia) Merconti

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:21 PM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- Lucy (Canalia) Merconti, 94, of Hurley, a longtime Kimball resident, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in Hurley, with her family at her side. 


 


 

Lucy Foguth

FOGUTH, Lucy Anna - Age 79, of Fenton, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Funeral mass will be celebrated 12:30 PM Saturday, December 6, 2008 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St. with Rev. Fr. David Harvey, celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12-9 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton where a rosary will be prayed 7:30 PM Friday evening. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Avalon Hospice or ALS Foundation of Michigan. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of sharpfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Luther R. Lower

Monday, December 1, 2008 8:03 PM - Candice Phelps

Luther R. Lower, 91, of LaGrange, Ind., died Nov. 30, 2008, at the residence of his son, Rex Lower. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange where funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Carldean Merrifield officiating.  Burial will be in Woodruff Cemetery in Wolcottville, Ind.  


 


 

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Madeline A. Smith April 3, 1916-Dec. 1, 2008

Madeline A. Smith, age 92, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI passed away Monday, December 1, 2008 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH. Madeline was born April 3, 1916 in Monroe, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie A.


 


 

Marcella Ann Lasko

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Marie I. Podhola Nov. 22, 2008

A memorial service for Marie I. Podhola, 86, of South Rockwood, who died Nov. 22, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Michigan Memorial Park, Huron Township. Tom Treece of Monroe will officiate.


 


 

Marilyn A. Karg 1942-2008 Marilyn A. Karg, 66, Harbor Beach, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Huron Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe. She was born on February 26, 1942 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late William and Katherine (List) Kirsch. She married Keith Karg on July 8, 1961 in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Marilyn was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. She enjoyed gardening, baking and being with her loving grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Keith Karg, Harbor Beach; two daughters, Cherie (Jim) Goretski, Kinde and Pamela (Scott) Shaw, Troy; mother-in-law, Ada Karg, Harbor Beach; two sisters-in-law, Karen Karg, Bad Axe and Elaine (Larry) Krueger, Southfield; brother-in-law, Fred (Kathy) Karg, Harbor Beach; four grandchildren, Karlie and Nicholas Goretski, Kinde and Alexander and Alyssa Shaw, Troy and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Karg; two half-sisters, Lucille Pastor and Isabel Laber and father-in-law, Harry Karg. Services were held on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church in Harbor Beach. Burial took place in Rock Falls Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe.

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Marlies Garl

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 8:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marlies Garl, 63, of 115 E. Prairie Ave., White Pigeon, Mich., died Dec. 2, 2008, at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen, Ind., after an extended illness. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services are at 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Wilbur Brandli officiating. Memorials may be made to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral  home.


 


 

Marvin A. Downs

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Mary Ann Bowman Zech Nov. 26, 1941-Nov. 20, 2008

Mary Ann Bowman Zech, 66, of Manassas, VA and formerly of Petersburg, MI passed away November 20th, 2008 surrounded by her family at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD after a battle with leukemia. 


 


 

Mary Ehlert

Ehlert, Mary P. Glennie, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre, Saginaw at the age of 87 years. A complete obituary will be published in Sunday's edition of The Saginaw News. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at W.L. Case & Company, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Pastor Michael G. Sheppard will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to a charity of their choice. www.casefuneralhome.com


 


 

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 was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly.


 


 

Matilda Pacheco

Friday, December 5, 2008 6:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Matilda Pacheco, 54, of Adrian went to be with her Lord and Savior on, on Dec. 2, 2008. Funeral Service will be at 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

O'NEILL MATILDA 

"BILLIE" December 4, 2008. Age 94. Dear mother of John (Madeline), George (Loretta) and Dennis (Linda). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn. 13-14 Mile) Saturday 6-8 p.m. Interment in Valhalla, New York. View obituary and share memories at:


 


 

OLSZEWSKI ARTHUR 

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Olive Murray

Saturday, December 6, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Olive Murray, 75, of Adrian, passed away, December 5, 2008.  Arrangements are pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, Mich. 


 


 

POTAS MARY 

December 4, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Felix. Loving mother of Joseph (Marilyn), Felix (Judith), Zeno (Gladys), Mary Jane (Thomas) Jaskolski and the late Alexander. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Sunday 2-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at: griffinfuneralhome.com


 


 

Patrick H. Norton April 19, 1922-Dec. 4, 2008

Patrick H. Norton, 86, of Colfax, North Carolina, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday evening, December 4, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, in Greensboro, North Carolina.


 


 

Pearl H. Spencer Aug. 4, 1915-Dec. 2, 2008

Pearl H. Spencer, age 93, of Milan died December 2, 2008 at Saline Evangelical Home.


 


 

RAYMOND M. PATRICK LEXINGTON Raymond M. Patrick, age 79, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Clinton Aire, Clinton Twp. He was born March 23, 1929 in Port Huron, son of the late Albert G. & Goldie (Roseberry) Patrick. He married Donna Mae Singles on June 14, 1951 in Port Huron. She passed away on June 18, 2001. Raymond was a retired supervisor with General Dynamics. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, Moose, VFW and Odd- fellows. Surviving are his sons, Raymond D. (Nancy) of Warren and Michael K. of Chesterfield. Brothers; Jerry, Guy, Orville and Eugene, Sister; Peggy. He has 4 grandchildren; Brad, Brendan, Elizabeth and Nicholas and 1 great granddaughter, Payton. Memorial services will be held at 11 am Saturday, December 6, in the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington with Rev. Barry Sheldon, pastor of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will be in Bushnell National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Visitation will be from 10 to 11, time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Hospice. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc.

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REDEBAUGH G ARTHUR 

December 1, 2008. Age 95. Beloved husband of Virginia. Dear father of James (Carol), and Peter (Joan). Loving grandfather of Tracie, Amanda, Laura, Peter, Kathleen and the late Adam. Dear brother of Vivian Stone, and the late Charles and Kenneth. In state Saturday 10 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Episcopal Church, 20475 Sunningdale Park, Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Newsboy's Goodfellow Fund of Detroit, PO Box 44444, Detroit, MI 48344-0444. Arrangements by A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 313-884-5500.


 


 

ROBINSON CARL 

Passed away Monday December 1, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. in Henry Ford Hospital. Left to cherish his memory, wife Constance Robinson of 30 years, three adult children, Jairus, Alethea, Nathan Robinson, two grandchildren, Nathan Jr., Jania, father Amos Sr., mother Flora, three loving brothers Amos Jr. (Debra), Benny Lee, Clinton (Shirill) and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Tuesday with Family Viewing at 9 a.m., Funeral 9:30 a.m. at Word of Faith Christian Center, 20000 W. Nine Mile at Evergreen, Southfield.


 


 

Reatha E. Lawrence 1915-2008 Reatha E. Lawrence, Sebewaing, 92, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born November 25, 1915 in Elkton, MI, daughter of the late Peter and Flora (Parker) Kivel. She was united in marriage to Frank D. Lawrence on April 13, 1955 in Norwich, Conn. Reatha had been employed in Connecticut for several years in shoe and curtain manufacturing plants before moving to Sebewaing in 1968. She sold Avon products in Sebewaing for 20 years. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Bay Port. She and Frank enjoyed traveling and camping for many years. She is survived by her husband, Frank, Sebewaing; one son, Gerald (Ann) Bursick, Higgins Lake; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Jack Bursick; three brothers, Orville, Oscar and William Kivel; four sisters, Doris Dickinson, Helene Mendel, Frieda Eschand Janet Kivel. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Community of Christ Church in Bay Port. Elder Kathy Swartzendruber and Elder Carol Brown officiated, with burial taking place in the Silverlawn Cemetery in Sebewaing. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Community of Christ Church in Bay Port or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing.

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Regina M. Letanofsky

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 1:22 PM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Regina M. Letanofsky, 93, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2008, in Ironwood. 


 


 

Reinhold Nickel 1929-2008 Reinhold Nickel, 79, Port Hope, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. He was born in Harbor Beach on April 30, 1929, the son of the late Herman and Helena (Lange) Nickel. Reinhold was a former employee of the Bad Axe Grain Elevator and worked construction. He enjoyed visiting with friends throughout Port Hope. He is survived by a sister, Lauretta Hallitt, Bad Axe and his caretakers, Roy and Elaine Reinke, Port Hope. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frederick Dahlke in 1999. Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. Rev. Gregory Eilers officiated, with burial taking place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Port Hope. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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Richard 'Dick' Machan

Friday, December 5, 2008 6:27 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard  “Dick”  Machan, 68, of Adrian passed away Dec. 4, 2008. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Brian Manary officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home Adrian.


 


 

Robert J. Mayer

Monday, December 1, 2008 8:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert J. Mayer, 79, of Wolcottville, Ind., died Nov. 27, 2008, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind.  


 


 

Roger R. Hopson 1958-2008 Roger Richard Hopson, 49, Coopersville, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Muskegon Hospital. He was born in Lansing on December 5, 1958 to Richard and Caroline (Holcroft) Hopson. He graduated from Muskegon High School and from the University of Michigan engineering school. Roger was the founder and past owner of Enviromental Operations Inc. in St. Louis. He traveled extensively and will be greatly missed. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Richard Hopson; grandparents, Julie and Curtis Hopson and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hospson. He is survived by his mother, Caroline (Emil) Milas, Muskegon, Sharilyn Jane Hopson, Calif.; aunts and uncles, Judy (Clare) McArthur, Twida, Nancy (Larry) Braak, Grand Haven, John (Joyce) Hopson, Muskegon, Susan (Bob) Oakes, Harbor Beach and Jim Holcroft, Calif.; several cousins, including a special friend and buddy, John (Sandy) Hopson, Muskegon. Memorials may be given to his cousin's Tom Braak Project, Faith in Action International, P.O. Box 171, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Please visit

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Rosemary E. Ewen Nov. 5, 1926-Nov. 27, 2008

Rosemary E. Ewen, age 82, of LaSalle, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died November 27, 2008 at Mercy Memorial Hospital.


 


 

Ross Busick, 85

Friday, December 5, 2008 12:27 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ross Jackson “Pop” Busick, 85, of  Jessup, Maryland, died November 8, 2008, at his home after a long illness. Mr. Busick was born on October 23, 1923 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He worked for Calvert Dist. in Relay, Maryland, until his retirement. He served in World War II with the 180th Infantry Co-A. He received the Infantryman Combat Badge, Good Conduct Medal and other ribbons. He enjoyed working on cars, landscaping his yard, and caring for his grapevines and tomato plants He was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Doris Mae; three daughters, Carol and Wayne Thorpe of Zeeland, Barbara Wells of Jessup, and Karen and Dan Holstine of Hamilton; five sons, Jim and Linda of Edgewater,  David of Annapolis,  John and Janet of Churchton,  Edward and Angela of Randallstown,  Daniel and Monica of Jessup;  29 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was on Wednesday, November 12, at Kaufman Funeral Home in Elkridge, MD. Funeral services were at noon  on the following Thursday at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Jessup.


 


 

Ruth L. LaFeve

Ruth L. LaFeve, 89, of Harrison, Michigan, formerly of Monroe County, who died on Dec. 3 in Roscommon Township, was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Warner. 


 


 

Ruth L. LaFeve April 9, 1919-Dec. 3, 2008

Ruth L. LaFeve, age 89, of Harrison, Michigan, formerly of Monroe County, died on December 3, 2008 in Roscommon Township, Michigan. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel on December 5, 2008 from 1 to 9 PM.


 


 

SEPPALA WILLIAM 

Monday 2 p.m. until the Funeral Service at 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. 


 


 

SLANK CLARE J 

on December 8, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield. 


 


 

Saima Walkonen

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 1:02 PM 

IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Saima Walkonen, 83, longtime resident of Ironwood Township, died peacefully on Monday morning, Dec. 1, 2008, surrounded by her family in Marquette.


 


 

Sam Simmons

Sam D. Simmons, aged 32, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 8, at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave., with visitation one hour prior to service. A complete obituary along with memories and condolences to Sam's family is available at: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com


 


 

Shirley Fowler

Fowler, Shirley Bridgeport, Michigan Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at her home. Age 61 years. Funeral services will take place Monday, December 8, 2008 at a time and place to be announced. Friends may call at the W.L. Case & Co. Funeral Chapel, 5700 Dixie Highway Sunday from 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St. Judes Children's Hospital. Complete obituary information will appear in Sunday's edition of The Saginaw News. www.casefuneralhome.com


 


 

Sidney Walton

WALTON, Sidney Jeptha - Age 83, of Flint Township, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 2PM Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, Rev. Gerald Hodgeson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-8PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Carriage Town Ministries. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Sister Eleanor Sekol, IHM Oct. 15, 1928-Dec. 3, 2008

Monroe, Mich. - Sister Eleanor Sekol, IHM, 80, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, at St. John Hospital in Detroit. Sister Eleanor was one of eight children, three girls and five boys, of John and Marie (Fouchey) Sekol. She was born Oct. 


 


 

Stanley M. White 1919-2008 Stanley Matthew White, 89, Dunedin, Fla., native of Harbor Beach, passed away October 20, 2008 in Mease Hospital, Dunedin, Fla. He was born in Harbor Beach on February 28, 1919. He was united in marriage to Cora Jean Chappel in 1940; they lived in Lansing. He graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1937, where he was class president, as well as a member of the baseball, basketball and football teams. He also performed in high school plays and participated on the debate team. He enrolled at Michigan State University in 1937. He worked at an Oldsmobile car factory and at the Capital Building in Lansing. In 1942, he was drafted into the military. He went to training camp at Ft. McClellan, Ala. where he was a member of the 99th infantry. In 1943 his company was shipped to England. During his travels he crossed the Remagen Bridge. His honors included three Battle stars, a purple heart and a bronze star. As a hobby, he would perform magic for the GI's during the war. He completed his education at Michigan State University, receiving a BA in English in 1946 and a MA in Education in 1947. He was a member of the Theta Alpha Phi Drama Fraternity. He was employed with the Flint Michigan Public Schools and the Mott Community College as a teacher for 30 years. During his teaching career, he coached debate and drama clubs and also assisted as a golf coach at Flint Central and Flint Southwestern High Schools. His hobbies included being a life long magician. He was elected as Vice-President for International Brotherhood of Magicians of Lansing and in 1970 he founded Magic Day for Michigan State Magic Convention. He retired to Dunedin, Fla. in 1978, where he became a member of the Dunedin C.C. in 1982. He also played "The Inspector" at the Showboat Dinner theater in the play "The Hostile Witness" starring Craig Stevens. He is survived by a daughter, Julie (Bill) Martin, Dearborn and a son, Roger White, Dunedin, Fla.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill (Grace) White and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Jean. Funeral services were held at the Curlew Funeral Home and burial took place in Curlew Hills Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Curlew Funeral Home

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Steve Kuti Jan. 5, 1939-Nov. 29, 2008

Steve Kuti was born January 5, 1939 in Rabapatona, Hungary to the union of Istvan Kuti and Gizella (Bencze) Kuti. Steve left Hungary during the Revolution in 1956. He joined the United States Army and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.


 


 

Steve Kuti Nov. 28, 2008

Steve Kuti, 69, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Monroe County, died Saturday, Nov. 29. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service, Monroe. 


 


 

THOMAS LOREN LANE CROSWELL Thomas Loren Lane, age 47, of Croswell, formerly of Caro, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw. He was born on April 5, 1961 in Saginaw to Warner Lane and the late Shirley (Thorndike) Lane. He was a Caro High School graduate and received an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Business Management from Delta College. On May 31, 1997 Tom was united in marriage with the former Penny Carson in Caro at his parent's home. He loved the out-of-doors where he camped and fished with his friends and family. Tom is survived by his wife, Penny Lane; seven children, Nathaniel Lane and Katie Lane of Bay City, Chad Hunter of Lansing, Ryan Hunter-Hampton and partner, Ian Haley, of Clio, Jennifer (Alan) Brosky of Palatka, Florida, Shawn Hunter of Dayton, Ohio and Nathaniel Hunter of Palatka, Florida; his grandchildren, Savannah and Lauren; his father, Warner Lane of Caro; two siblings, Nancy (Rodney) Wilson of Millington and James (Jo Anne) Lane of Caro; his mother-in-law, Marline Carson of Sandusky; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John Carson of Sandusky and Lori Zeig of Port Huron; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Lane. The funeral service was held at the Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor James Bruner officiating of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millington. Burial was at the Indianfields Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Thomas L. Lane family discretionary fund, c/o Penny Lane, 4055 Black River Rd., Croswell, Michigan 48422. Arrangements made by Collon Funeral Home, Inc., Caro.

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Terry Reisch

Friday, November 28, 2008 3:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Terry Reisch, Ph.D., age 49, Professor of German at Hillsdale College, died on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 after a brief, intense struggle with cancer. He was at home under Hospice care at the time of his passing with family and friends at his side. Dr. Reisch was born Oct. 1, 1959 in Reading, Pa. to Marlene (Showalter) Reisch and Martin L. Reisch, who both survive their son.  After graduation from Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pa. he went on to receive his B.S. in Education, German and French from Millersville State University in 1981, his M.A. in German from Penn State University in 1984, and his Ph.D. in German from State University of New York-Albany in 1992.  His educational experience before coming to Hillsdale College also included a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Braunshweig, Germany in 1983 and a Lectureship in Germany at the University of Wurzburg in 1986. From 1988 until his death Dr. Reisch taught in the German department at Hillsdale College and will be remembered by his students as a fine teacher and engaging personality. Highlights of his teaching career, which receive special praise from students, were summer sessions in the German department's overseas program and seminars on Holocaust literature. Exile and Holocaust studies were Dr. Reisch’s areas of academic specialization and along with his scholarly articles and presentations is his recently published book, Hitler’s Hostages, co-authored with Charles E. Harrar, which concentrates on the degradation of Germans under the Nazi regime. In recognition of his many contributions to the College, Dr. Reisch was promoted to full professor during his illness. Colleagues will sorely miss Professor Reisch and especially telling will be the absence of his quick and acerbic wit. Terry Reisch married Maria (Moreno-Perez) in 1983 and their son Sebastian was born in 1991. The clever, rather reserved German boy from western Pennsylvania and the sharp, feisty Cubana from New York City, a pair straight out of central casting for the opposites attract marriage, as most young academic couples, had their share of moving in their early days until Terry received his post at Hillsdale. They set up their final home in Hillsdale on Broad Street in 1994. Terry's hobbies included house renovation, woodworking, NASCAR and the odd round of golf. The family's energies had the last few years been focused on the fortunes of the Hillsdale High School cross-country team of which Sebastian was a member.  Terry, a cross-country runner himself, was an avid supporter of the team and was cheered in his illness by its great success this year. He was particularly proud of the team’s character and the friendships he made through his association with coaches, runners and other team supporters were of the utmost importance to him. Other than his parents, wife and son, Terry is survived by his sister, Bonnie (Reisch) Bunce and her husband David Bunce of Naples, Fla.; along with their children, William E. Bunce II and Jonathan T. Bunce; nephews, Richard Reisch of Bernville, Pa., Edward J. McGlone III of Long Island, N.Y., Louis A. Marinaro of Westchester, N.Y.; and great-niece, Averi Reisch of Bernville, Pa.  Terry was preceded in death by his older brother, Martin T. Reisch in 2000. A memorial service for Terry Reisch is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday at Markel Auditorium located in the Sage Center on the Hillsdale College campus. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial donations in Terry Reisch’s name may be directed to Hillsdale Hospice, to whose members the Reisch family wishes to express its profound gratitude, or to a charity of one's choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

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VITALE LIBORIE 

Sunday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at 


 


 

WALTERS LAURIE ANN

42, of Enola died Thursday December 4, 2008. She was a Business Analyst for Rite Aid Corporation, Etters and was earning her college degree at Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Charles and Victoria (Stabinski) Majewski. She is survived by her husband Gerald A. Walters; a brother Mark Majewski and wife Debbie Parpart of Detroit, MI; a sister Pamela Majewski and husband Jeff Pomaville of Detroit, MI; two nieces and a nephew, Kimberly, Kristy and Eric; she was a cherished niece of Helen Stabinski and husband Mike Millsap of Homosasa, Florida; and leaves behind her two faithful canines, Chewy and Tasha. In addition to her family, she leaves many friends, too numerous to mention. A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 7, 2008 at 1 p.m. in Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland with the Rev. Donald J. Seiple officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. We all love and miss her great sense of humor that can never be replaced. God bless Laurie. We will hold her in our hearts forever. For driving directions, lodging information, or to send messages of condolence to the family please visit


 


 

WENOKUR DR BRUCE 

Beloved husband of Kathryn Wenokur. Dear father of Rachel and Sara Wenokur. Loving son of Dr. Milford and Barbara Wenokur. Devoted brother of Wendy (Dr. Louis) Nichamin, Dr. Randy (Heidi) Wenokur and Jeremy (Hila) Wenokur. Dearest son-in-law of Jacinta Sabac. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. GRAVESIDE SERVICES SUNDAY, 2:30 PM AT THE ADAT SHALOM MEM. PARK CEMETERY IN LIVONIA. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000 or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com


 


 

Wier Junior Ewers

Friday, December 5, 2008 7:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Wier Junior Ewers, 78, died Friday Dec. 5, 2008 at the Community Health Center of Branch Co. Wier was born October 4, 1930 in Branch County to Wier and Edith (Donbrock) Ewers. He married Florence Rubley on June 25, 1950. He was a life long resident of Branch County and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1948. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching TV and sporting events. He was self-employed in the construction business for most of his life. Survivors include his wife Florence; children Susan (Michael) Helm of Coldwater, Jeffery (Melissa) Ewers of Tyler, Texas, James Ewers of Coldwater and Amy (Dave) Howell of Coldwater; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and sister Arlene Bowerman of Quincy. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, infant brother Roy,  brother Carl and sister Darlene Steffey. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at the Gillespie Funeral Home, with Rev. David Pierce officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.


 


 

William J. Rodger

Friday, November 28, 2008 3:29 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

William J. Rodger, 62, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Will was born July 14, 1946, in Valparaiso, Ind., the son of James and Vivian (Sproul) Rodger. He attended Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, where he met his wife, Deborah Kay Blanchard. They were married June 29, 1968. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Debbie, and their three sons, James “J.D.” (Trisha), Steven and Michael. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Austin, Dakota, Brittany, Maverick and Eleecea. Will worked at Kroger’s in Hillsdale for 18 years. In his spare time, Will loved watching NASCAR, working around the house and tinkering with wood. His love for his wife, family and friends will be sadly missed by all. A memorial gathering will be held from 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 at the American Legion Post #53, Hillsdale. Donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation.


 


 

William Kenneth Vance Dec. 2, 2008

William Kenneth Vance, 79, of Saline, died Tuesday. Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan, from noon until 2 p.m. Friday where services are pending. 


 


 

William L. Hengy Aug. 9, 1929-Nov. 30, 2008

William L. Hengy, 79, of Monroe, died Sunday at 10:35 p.m. at Mercy Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

William Phelps, 63

Friday, December 5, 2008 9:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William Phelps, 63, of Irons, formerly of Holland, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Northwood Chapel. 


 


 

Wyla Brown

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Wyla Brown, 79, of Adrian and formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Adrian, to Vern and Pearl (Shewman) Carr. She married Donald L. Brown Oct. 18, 1947, in Adrian, and he preceded her in death April 15, 1986. Wyla worked at many places and was most recently employed at Kustom Fit in Pioneer, Ohio and Fairway in Hillsdale. She was a very lucky avid bingo player and was always willing to help her family and friends. Surviving Wyla are nine daughters, Diana (Gary) Howard, Kathy (Terry) Ragless and Becky Smith all of Adrian, Jane (Nevarrow) Black of Hillsdale, Robin (Doyle) Pike and Jennifer (Don) Thompson of Morenci, Dawn Smith of Ransom, Joann (Ed) Frazer of West Unity, Ohio and Tina Clement of Hudson; three sons, Don Brown Jr. and Dan Brown of Hillsdale and Tom (Melissa) Brown of Jonesville; 29 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one brother, Donald Carr of Florida. Wyla was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Rose McMichael; one son, Ronald Brown; one granddaughter, Kate Lynn Brown; one great-grandson, Braxton Lynn Pike; two sisters, Rozella Kerr and Gertrude Tanner; five brothers, Paul, Henry, George, Raymond and Vern Carr and two sons-in-law, Ken Smith and Doug Clement. Funeral services for Wyla will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow in Waldron Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to the family. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Zora E. Pyne

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Zora E. Pyne, 84, of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at the McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born Sept.1, 1924 in Scipio Township to Edward and Christena (Dow) Smith. She was first married to Keith Flint, he preceded her in death. She later married Henry Pyne and he preceded her in death in 1993. Surviving are three daughters, Beverly Peiffer of Sarasota, Fla., Ruth (Larry) Merillat of Osseo and Linda Compton of Osseo and her companion Andy Welden of Jonesville; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three stepgreat-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Rex (Jere) Smith of Osseo. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sisters and three brothers. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Interment will take place at a later date at Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.

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