Sunday, December 7, 2008

Michigan Obituaries 12/07/08


 


 


 

ALBEE JOHN EDWARD

Age 86. November 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Stewart R. (the late Sydney), Louise A. (Gary) Miller and the late Barbara J. Proud grandfather of Jason and Brian Miller and Jamie Albee. A private memorial service will be held at Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorials to American Heart Association appreciated. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at:


 


 

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.  


 


 

Amber L Krause

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Anna M. Fougerousse

Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:39 AM - Staff reports 

Anna M. Fougerousse, 87, of Reading, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at her home. She was born in Monterrey, Mexico on Oct. 12, 1921 and her mother was Anna Their. She was married Oct. 9, 1940 to William Fougerousse and he survives. Anna and Bill moved to the Hillsdale area in 1963, prior to that they resided in Dearborn. Anna was a member of the Army Air Force, a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women at the church. Surviving besides her husband Bill of 68 years are two daughters, Donna (Guy) Hinman of Angola and Dianne (Paul) Sonnenberg of Austin, Texas; a son, David (Sharon) Fougerousse of Niles, Michigan; five grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. A mass of Christian burial for Anna Fougerousse will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Ioane Sigarara as celebrant. Interment will follow at King Lake Cemetery in Hillsdale. There will be a prayer vigil service at 6 p.m. Monday with visitation to follow until 8 p.m., at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Anthony Church.To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

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. 


 


 

BARANSKI HENRIETTA L 

Monday 3-9 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Rosary service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). In state Tuesday 10 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are appreciated to American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. Please share memories at


 


 

BOGLARSKY RONALD J 

65, of Onsted, MI, November 28, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna M. (Sibinski) Boglarsky; daughters, Sharon (Scott) Gibbs and Kelly (Patrick) Flaherty; five grandchildren; brother, John (Dollie) Boglarsky Jr. and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass Saturday, December 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Shrine, US 12 in the Irish Hills. Burial Shrine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent or St. Patrick's Retreat, Irish Hills in Ron's memory.


 


 

BOLSENDAHL EDWARD J 

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BONDE WILLIAM JOHN 

begins at church 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial tributes to Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073. View obituary and share memories at:


 


 

BROWN THOMAS MICHAEL 

Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 ? mile). Tom will lie in state Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Please share memories at


 


 

BUCHANAN DOLORES 

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BUCKLEY MARGARET 

Age 77, December 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of Mary Ann (Michael) Tranfaglia, Mark (Cheryl), and the late Michael. Loving grandmother of Anna and John Tranfaglia, and Matthew and Andrew Buckley. Loving sister of Rose Marie Ritcey, Gerald (Marlene) Emery, and the late Homer. Family will receive friends on Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service in the evening at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, In-state 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at


 


 

BURDICK JOHN F 

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BURKE JOHN F 

Tuesday 6-9 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. For time of Funeral Service please call the funeral home at 734-453-3333. Share your special thoughts and memories at schrader-howell.com 


 


 

Bernard Sneller, 91

Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:51 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Bernard Sneller, 91, of Holland, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. www.notierverleelangeland.com


 


 

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. 


 


 

Blaskie, Christopher T.

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CARLIN LORETTA J 

Monday 5-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In state Tuesday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., Farmington. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


 


 

CATARANCUIC JOHN 

Age 88, December 2, 2008. Formerly of Palm Bay, Florida. Beloved husband of the late Patricia and Ruth Catarancuic. Loving father of John W. and the late Linda Maslow and Harold Catarancuic. Dear grandfather of Carrie Maslow and Holly and Shane Catarancuic. No service. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Share a memory of John at


 


 

CHOTKOWSKI GERALDINE MARIE 

Died November 28, 2008. Dear mother of Wally (Mary) and grandmother of Katie, Jessie, and Sean. Brother of Tom Bodnar. Private services were held. For further information call the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica 586-731-2411. Share a memory will the family at


 


 

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


 


 

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, VFW Ritual Service 8 p.m. Monday under auspices of Bruce Post #1146. Instate at St. Joan of Arc Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection. Member VFW Bruce Post # 1146 and Knights of Columbus.


 


 

Canfield, Lavina Jo (Cushman)

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Card-Johnson, Maxine *

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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.


 


 

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

Words cannot possibly describe the depth of our loss, or the joy of Christopher's life. 


 


 

Clare J. Slank

Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:42 AM - Staff reports

Clare J. Slank, 83, of Hillsdale, and former Detroit and Litchfield area resident, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility of the Hillsdale Community Health Center.  She was born Nov. 18, 1925, in Detroit to Joseph and Katherine (Jastremski) Crumb and was a school teacher in the Detroit area. Clare was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, a teacher’s aide at the Litchfield Community Schools, as well as a substitute teacher there for several years. In 1947, she married Norbert Slank and he preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by a daughter, Noreen Slank, Huntington Woods; sons Norbert C. (Carol) Slank, Livonia and Thomas Slank, Clinton; a sister, Joan Mueller,  Hillsdale; a  brother, Leon Crumb, Douglas and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday,at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Hillsdale, with the Rev. Ioanne Sigarara officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with Vigil Service at 6 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Litchfield District Library Building Fund.  


 


 

DALZELL LLOYD E 

Monday 2-8 pm with military honors by the Wyandotte Veterans Honor Guard at 6 pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 am at R. J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte (734)284-1600. Online obituary at: www. nixonfuneralhome.com


 


 

DAVID EDWARD SR 

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DAVIDSON JOHN L 

"JACK" December 1, 2008. Age 72, peacefully at home in Troy. Retired co-owner and manufacturer's representative for Air Systems Sales. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (nee. Miller) for 50 years. Dear father of Stephen J. (Polly), Leanne C. James (David), and John A. (Heidi). Grandfather of Robert, Elizabeth, Jack, Kylie, Max, and Finn. Brother of Dr. Judith Pickles. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile), Sunday 2-5 p.m. Memorial service Monday 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham. Memorial tributes to Kanzius Cancer, , 915 State St., Erie, PA 16501 or Brain, , 124 Watertown St., Ste 2D, Watertown, MA 02472. View obituary and share memories at


 


 

DAVIS SHIRLEY 

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DINGLIE GREGORY J 

Age 70. December 4, 2008 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving dad of Denise (Dwayne) Willie and Jay (Kimberly) Genaw. Dearest papa of Jack and Olivia. Brother to Fred, Donna, Barbara, Chris and Cathy. For Funeral Service information, please call The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Home, (734) 671-5400 or visit the online guestbook at www.martenson.com


 


 

DIX BETTY ANN 

Born September 30, 1922 passed away in peace on December 3, 2008 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Harry and Bessie Showalter, Betty grew up in Kansas City, MO and St. Paul, IN. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Robert E. Dix, and her granddaughter, Jill Parker. Betty leaves three daughters: Judy (Mayne) Parker of Arkansas, Nancy (Ron) Tinsley of Oregon, and Janice (Jim) Boyle of Vermont. Grandchildren include: Craig Parker (Laurie) of Texas, Jazmin Tinsley of Maui, Taj Tinsley of Oregon, and Ryan Dix of Massachusetts. Great grandchildren are Paige and Will Parker of Texas. She is survived by her sister, Harriet (Bill) Martin, of Indiana. Betty's life is a testament to her loving, caring, and independent spirit. A devoted wife and mother, Betty's other devotions included piano teacher, bridge player, and Master Gardener. She was a member of the Dearborn Garden Club for 40 years. She marveled others with her beautiful singing voice and sang in church choirs for over 70 years. Betty enjoyed traveling and continually gave her love, thoughtfulness, humor, and radiant smile to her family and many friends. Her ability to listen, and to have only positive things to say about others were her most treasured gifts. Betty truly made everyone around her feel special. The family extends loving gratitude to her friends, caregivers, and Odyssey Hospice team who enabled her to remain at home which was her wish. A Service of Celebration of Betty will be held in the spring with the beautiful flowers and green of the season. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Dearborn, or St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-1500.


 


 

DZWONKIEWICZ KONRAD J 

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Daniel J. Terry

Sunday, December 7, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Daniel J. Terry, age 55, of Adrian, passed away December 5, 2008. Daniel was born June 4, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Keith and Sylvia (Nichoff) Terry. Cremation has taken place and private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

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 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 Fagerstrom, 87

Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:42 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Doris Evelyn Fagerstrom went to her Heavenly home  Monday, December 1, 2008. She was 87.   Doris was born February 16, 1921 in Jessee Lake, MN. She was a long time resident of Mesa, AZ, and  a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Doris is survived by her loving husband, Roy Edward; two sons, David (Marcia) of Zeeland, and Douglas (Donna) of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be  at a later date. Gifts may be given to Trinity Baptist Church, 2130 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213. Arrangements were handled By Mountain View Memorial Gardens Mortuary.  


 


 

ELIACHEVSKY MICHAEL 

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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.


 


 

Eleanor F. Hubbell

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Elmo Terry

TERRY, Elmo Delbert "Mick" - Of Fenton, age 79, died on December 2, 2008 at his home. A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 10 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fenton, Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com


 


 

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.


 


 

Esther Sprague

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Evon Magdalene Poore

Sunday, December 7, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Evon Magdalene Poore, age 82, formerly of Adrian, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Lee’s Foster Care Home in Hudson. Arrangements are pending with the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. 


 


 

FISHER ROBERT J Dec

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FLEMING ALICE ELAINE 

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FRANKS DR JULIUS JR D D S 

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FRIEDMAN AARON M 

Beloved husband of the late Jean J. Friedman and the late Babette Slawin Friedman. Also survived by Babette's two daughters, Mitzi (Dr. Dale) Robinson and Lisa (Dr. Howard) Rose. Loving grandfather of Nicole Rose (Ivan Sheldon), Daniel Rose, Margo Weitzman and Zak Rose. Great grandfather of Ella Babette Sheldon. SERVICES MONDAY AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT AT OAKVIEW CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com


 


 

Ferne Speet, 95

Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:45 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ferne Speet, age 95, of Holland, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband George B. Speet, son Frank Bronson, brother Ken Scheiwe. Surviving are her sister, Connie Schmidt of Illinois; sisters-in law, Dona Parks, Gina Scheiwe of Florida, Betty Shade of Michigan; daughter-in-law, Marcia Bronson; three grandchildren, Sally Reading, Mike and Brenda Bronson, all of Holland, Scott and Marianne Bronson of Florida; six great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren. No funeral is scheduled. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Rest Haven Maplewood and Care Center.  www.lifestorynet.com


 


 

Fink, Charles W.

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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.


 


 

Frances McNish

McNish, Frances M. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Cartwright Care Center. Age 85 years. A Memorial service will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Complete obituary will be published in the December 14, 2008 edition of the Saginaw News. Arrangements by the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 201 N. Miller Rd. www.casefuneralhome.com


 


 

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.  


 


 

Franklin "Dale" De Feyter, 81

Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Franklin “Dale” De Feyter, 81, of Holland, died Dec. 4, 2008, at Providence Christian Health and Rehab. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. Interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. www.lifestorynet.com  


 


 

GEFFERT RITA MARIE 

beloved wife of the late Joseph Geffert, passed away on October 30, 2008 in Cambridge, MN. She is survived by her five children: Joe (Mary), Jim (Arlette), Mary Jo Lahr, Sue (Andy) Walker and John (Melinda). Rita will be dearly missed by her sisters Dorthy Brady of and Joanne (Jim) Colleran. Rita was a proud grandmother of her ten grandchildren and her two great grandchildren. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and newphews and has many friends around the country. Rita was preceeded in death by her parents and husband Joe of 42 years. A Memorial Mass at SS Cyril and Methodius Slovak Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, MI on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the church hall.


 


 

GIELDOWSKI CHESTER J 

Sunday 2-9 with Scripture Service 4 pm at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Monday 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church 21201, Thirteen Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.


 


 

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.


 


 

Gerald Allen Welsh

Sunday, December 7, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gerald Allen Welsh, age 58, of Hudson, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.   


 


 

Gerald Antor

Gerald A. Antor, aged 87, passed away Saturday afternoon. Complete obituary in the Monday Press or visit www.lifestorynet.com. Heritage Funeral Home 


 


 

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.


 


 

Gilg, Meta Louise

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Gorham, Laverne Edward

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Gray, Bernard C.

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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.


 


 

Hansen, Evelyn Ruth

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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

Friday, December 5, 2008 12:29 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Hester Volkers, age 82, of Hamilton, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2008.   Hester was a charter member of the Hamilton Christian Reformed Church and was a volunteer for Bibles for Mexico. She retired from the Hamilton Public Schools where she worked in the cafeteria for 19 years.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles; and children, Diane Plumer and Gerald Oliver of Holland, Karla and Dan Reimink of Hamilton, David Volkers and Kim Afton of Allegan, Darwin and LeAnn Volkers of Hamilton; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;  brothers and sisters, Lois Dykhuis of Overisel, Myrtle and Ted Dubbink of Zeeland, Mildred and Howard Zoerhof of Zeeland, Gene and Marilyn Schra of Holland,   Robert and Karen Schra of Florida; brother and sisters-in-law, Justin and Joan Volkers of Holland, Sophie Volkers of Grand Rapids, Edna Rutgers of Grand Rapids; many nephews, nieces, and cousins  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 at the Hamilton Christian Reformed Church, 3596 47th Street in Hamilton. Reverend John Byker will be officiating. Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday 2-4:30 p.m. and also Monday 10-10:45 a.m. both     at  Hamilton Christian Reformed Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com.


 


 

Howard 'Bill' Moore

Saturday, December 6, 2008 1:10 PM 

IRONWOOD -- Howard William "Bill" Moore, age 78, died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. 


 


 

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.


 


 

John 'Jack' Crowe

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John Beardmore

Beardmore, John W. Clinton, MI Age 78, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Arbor Hospice. He was employed by GM and the EPA for many years. A full obituary me be viewed at www. handlerfuneralhomes.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 D. Klassen

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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 W. Beardmore

Sunday, December 7, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John W. Beardmore, 78, of Clinton died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Arbor Hospice. He was born August 12, 1930, in Mt. Perry, Ohio, the son of Roy and Virgie (Schofield) Beardmore. On March 28, 1953, he was married to Ardith Kearns, and she survives. John was an automotive engineer at General Motors for many years, retiring in 1992. After retiring from GM, he went to work for the E.P.A. He enjoyed golfing,  woodworking and tinkering on cars. In addition to his wife, Ardith, John is survived by two sons, John (Renee) Beardmore of Clayton, Mich., and Marc (Kim) Beardmore of Fremont, Ohio; six daughters, Mary Ellen (Akil Sharif) Beardmore of Dayton, Ohio, Linda (Robert) Jewell of Newark, Ohio, Janet Beardmore of Clinton, Mich., Carol (Robert) Markley of Ann Arbor, Mich., Elaine (Paul) Dexter of South Lyon, Mich., and Kathleen (Bob Skon) Beardmore of Ann Arbor, Mich.; eight brothers, Bernard Beardmore of Plain City of Plain City, Ohio, Willis Beardmore of Dublin, Ohio, Dr. Thomas (Carole) Beardmore of Fullerton, Calif., Michael Beardmore of Brownsville, Ohio, Anthony (Connie) Beardmore of Zanesville, Ohio, Timothy Beardmore and Andrew Beardmore both of Mt. Perry, Ohio, and Joe (Cindy) Beardmore of Clarkson, Ky.; two sisters, Helen (Fred) Hatfield of Clovis, Calif.. and Rose (John) Clem of Plain City, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. At his request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Arbor Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Judith W. (White) Schneck

Saturday, December 6, 2008 1:10 PM 

MARSHFIELD, Wis. -- Judith W. (White) Schneck died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield surrounded by family. She had won her battle against cancer, but her treatments left her susceptible to illness. She died of complications from pneumonia.


 


 

Katheryn Lesausky

• Katheryn Lesausky, 54, of Custer died Dec. 4. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Kathleen Novak

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Kathryn Ann Kadolph

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Kathryn Jean Lesausky

Kathryn Jean Lesausky, age 54 of Custer, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 4, 2008 at her home. Kathy was born on May 5, 1954 in Hart to Roy Vincent & Muriel Irene (Brubaker) Feldt and graduated from...


 


 

Kline, Marjorie M.

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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. 


 


 

Leonardine Jackson, 80

Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:50 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Leonardine Jackson, age 80, of Holland, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at her home. Arrangements will be announced later by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. www.lifestorynet.com    


 


 

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. 


 


 

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. 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.  


 


 

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. 


 


 

Marion Louise "Mitzi" Alloway

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Marjorie H. Dock

Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:41 AM - Staff reports 

Marjorie H. Dock, 87, of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born Sept., 17, 1921 in Shipshewana, Ind., to Charles H. and Bessie (Rising) Penn. Marjorie was a nurses aide at Three Rivers Hospital for 16 years. She lived and worked for many years in Villa Park, Ill. She was an accountant for Robert Hall and Ovaltine. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church. Marjorie is survived by a daughter, Sandra L. (Donald) Rentfrow of Kalamazoo; a son, James (Beverly) Dock of Kentfield, California; a son-in-law, Harold A. Bennett of Pittsford; three grandchildren, Lorie  (Kevin J.) Hines of Camden, Nannette L. Bennett of San Rafael, California and Kevin; seven great grandchildren, Jordan, Jessica and Jenna Hines, Samantha, Timothy, Jennifer, Amanda and two other great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Karen K. Bennett; four brothers and three sisters. A memorial service for Marjorie Dock will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

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.


 


 

Martha Wysocki

Wysocki, Martha A. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Wysocki passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 77 years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a complete obituary will be announced in Monday's edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.


 


 

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 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

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

Matilda Pacheco, 54, of Adrian, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matias and Guadalupe (Garcia) Vasquez. Matilda is survived by three brothers, Victor (Laverne) Guzman, Joe Guzman, and Fidel (Linda) Guzman; two sisters, Santos Garcia and Mary Lou Pena; 21 nieces and nephews; 38 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-nephew.  Funeral services will be held at noon, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor David Pena and Pastor Angel Ojeda both officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Mildred Mae Osborne Fruik Anderson

Saturday, December 6, 2008 1:11 PM 

BERGLAND, Mich. -- Mildred Mae Osborne Fruik Anderson, 92, of Bergland, died on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in   Wakefield. She was called home just 10 days before her 93rd birthday.


 


 

Newell Fenner

FENNER, Newell Franklin - Age 34, of Lennon, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Funeral services will be held 4 PM Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton with Pastor James Mascow officiating. Visitation will be held 12 PM until the time of service Sunday. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of sharpfuneralhomes.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.


 


 

Patsy Lou Burris

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

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


 


 

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.


 


 

Richard 'Dick' Machan

Saturday, December 6, 2008 5:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard “Dick” Machan, 68, of Adrian, passed away, Dec. 4, 2008. He is survived by his loving children, including Joyce, Janice, Brock, Ricky, Danielle, and his sister, Sueann Juzwiak. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Frances (Studnicka) Machan, his brother Robert,  and two sons Stephan and John Paul. Funeral services will be held 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 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home Adrian.  Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Robert C. Yarger

Sunday, December 7, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert C. Yarger, age 95, of Copper Harbor, Mich., formerly of Addison, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at the home of his son Olin Yarger in Mohawk, Mich. Funeral services are pending at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison.


 


 

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.  


 


 

Robert J. Muehleise Died Dec. 6, 2008

Robert J. Muehleise, 84 years, of Temperance, MI, died Saturday December 6, 2008 in his home. 


 


 

Robert Leonard Clavet

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Rosanne Rees

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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. 


 


 

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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. 


 


 

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


 


 

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. 


 


 

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 Leroy (Tom) Matteson

Sunday, December 7, 2008 5:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Memorial services for Thomas Leroy (Tom) Matteson, 62, of Elkhart, Ind., formerly of Tecumseh, will be held at the Britton Congregational Christian Church on December 13, 2008. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the church with services starting at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon. A complete obituary appeared in the November 30 issue of The Daily Telegram. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Local arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Timothy A. Warriner

Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:40 AM - Staff reports 

Timothy A. Warriner, 52, of Hillsdale, passed away, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 5, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, to Richard and Colleen (Houseknecht) Warriner. Tim was a self employed construction worker and home builder and a resident of this area all his life. Surviving is a brother, Doug (Martha) Warriner of Hillsdale. He is also survived by two nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Gretchen and a brother William. Memorial services are being planned for a later date. There will be no visitation or calling hours at this time.  Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.


 


 

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VALDEZ LUPE 

Age 73 of Seguin, formerly of Michigan passed away on December 4, 2008. Rosary and Mass were held on December 5 and 6, 2008 in Seguin. Private interment will be held at a later date. Lupe was born on September 5, 1935 in Gonzales, Texas to Guadalupe and Crecencia Moreno Valdez. Lupe proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a 25 year mason and a shriner. He retired after 42 years with National Steel in Michigan. In retirement he ran a lawn repair business and income tax and bookkeeping business. He loved fishing, hunting and bowling. His parents precede him in death. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Linda Valdez; step-mother, Minnie Salinas; sister, Anna Maria Castellanos and husband Manuel; brothers, Thomas M. Valdez and wife, Ellen and Jose A. Valdez and wife, Ivette; eight nieces and nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.You are invited to sign the guestbook at


 


 

VIDOSH ROBERT 

"BOB" Age 78. December 5, 2008 of Clinton Twp. Loving husband of Pat for 57 years. Loving father of Ellen (John) Stenton, Janet (Jim) Kolaczynski, Peggy (John) Simon and Jack (Glenda) Vidosh. Grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of three. Brother of John (Rose) Vidosh. Predeceased by parents, Albert and Katherine Vidosh and siblings, Albert Vidosh and Eleanor Augugliaro. Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. at American Lutheran Church, 38795 Mulberry, Clinton Twp, until funeral service 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). Donations appreciated to American Lutheran Church and St. John Hospice. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com


 


 

WEINAND CLARENCE E 

Retired Lt. Col., U.S. Army. Age 92, December 5, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Cherished father of Diane (James) Farr and the late Dennis and the late Christine Weinand. Dearest grandpa and best friend of Alexandra Farr. Brother of Gerald (Jeanette) Weinand and the late Milton Weinand. Decorated WWII Veteran awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a warm and caring man and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Tuesday 12 Noon at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 5-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and Ritual Service 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of VFW Bruce Post #1146. Interment Forester, MI. ahpeters.com


 


 

WURM WILLIAM E 

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Whitney Jr., Benny "Pudden"

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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 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 "Bill" H. Phelps, 63

Saturday, December 6, 2008 11:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William “Bill” H. Phelps, age 63, of Irons, formerly of Holland died Thursday December 4, 2008 after a car accident in Grand Rapids. He was born in Corbin Kentucky, and raised in Holland MI.  He was a graduate of West Ottawa Public Schools in 1963.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a medic.  He worked at General Electric in Holland for over 20 years and served as a Union Rep there for local IUE 931.  Later he worked for West Ottawa Public Schools as a custodian for 15 years before retiring in 2006.  His family includes: wife of 31 years, Janice Phelps; son, Joe and Heidi DeZeeuw of Hudsonville, son, Jeremy and Odessa DeZeeuw Holland, son, Mike and Erica Phelps of Grand Haven; six grandchildren, Sister Linda Welch of Holland, many in-laws, nephews, nieces, and cousins.   Services will be 11am Wednesday December 10, 2008 at The Northwood Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home 295 Douglas Ave. Holland MI. Visiting will be from 2-4 pm and 7-9 Tuesday December 9, 2008 at The Northwood Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Breast Cancer Society. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign Bill's online registry, share a photo, or read his life story. 


 


 

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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