Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 2/04/09


 


 


 

ANDERSON EDWIN A

Thursday 3:30-9 p.m., funeral services 11 a.m. on Friday. Please share a memory with the family at 


 


 

Andrew Manard Oct. 15, 1924-Jan. 28, 2009

Andrew James (Jim) Manard passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 28, 2009 in Vero Beach, Florida after struggling for several years with Alzheimer's disease. 


 


 

Anne Lucke

LUCKE, Anne M. Of Kalamazoo Passed away January 31, 2009 at home. She was born May 27, 1918 in Flint, Michigan to the late William and Dorothy (Wakefield) Emerton. She was married to Robert Lucke who preceded her in death in October of 1997. Anne was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star, employed by General Motors Corporation for a time and was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Anne enjoyed life and had many interests, among them she loved her gardens, playing golf at Gull lake Country Club, walking on the beach, water skiing, singing and dancing. Surviving Anne are her children, Fran (Ted) Little of Kalamazoo, Kathy (David) Stimpson of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Joel (Jennifer) Weisman, Andy (Shelley) Weisman, Ann-Marie Stimpson; great-grandchildren, Kylar, Paris, Kohl, Avery and Emmery; brother, Robert (Connie) Emerton; cousin, Pat Fergusen; many nieces and nephews. Family will greet friends Thursday from 4-6:00 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Funeral services will take place, Friday, 1:00 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 247 W. Lovell St., Rev.Dr. Gary D. Hamp, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Humane Society or the American Heart Association. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269-343-1508


 


 

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.


 


 

Aubert, Raymond Henry

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BOBOWSKI FRANCES (KONDRAT)

will be held at the Stackus Funeral Home on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. Friends and family wishing to share condolences and memories of Frances are invited to do sign an online register book at


 


 

BRENDA MARIE HOUTHOOFD SANDUSKY Brenda Marie Houthoofd, age 51, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2009 following a one-year illness. She was born May 14, 1957 in Pigeon, Michigan, daughter of Wilmer and Helen (Vollmer) Nimtz. Brenda was a 1975 graduate of Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School. Brenda and Evan Houthoofd were united in marriage on December 11, 1976 in Sebewaing. She had been employed at the Pizza Hut Restaurant in Sandusky for 24 years before coming ill. She was a member of Life Song Church of Snover. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, gardening and loved her many animals, as well as was happiest when serving others. She was known fondly by her mother as "Sweet Pea!" Surviving are her husband, Evan of Sandusky, parents; Wilmer and Helen Numtz of Sebewaing, two sisters; Peggy (Duane) Scharich of Unionville, Lori (Rocky) Joles of Sebewaing, two brothers; Tom (Michelle) Numtz, Michael (Laura) Numtz, all of Sebewaing, special nieces; Melissa Carpenterand Heather Joles, as well as other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The funeral service was held at the Dinkle-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Burial was at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements made by Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing.

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BRUNY JEAN A 

Wednesday 2-8 p.m. and Thursday 10-11:30 a.m. Funeral Services 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Please share a memory with the family at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com


 


 

BURKE HENRIETTA 

Friday 1-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Merriman and Middlebelt). 


 


 

Berdena Vanden Bosch, 86

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 5:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Berdena Vanden Bosch, 86, of Zeeland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 2, 2009. Berdena was born December 5, 1922, in Sioux Center, Iowa, to Hermanus and Johanna Ten Harmsel.  Berdena later married Hilbert Vanden Bosch, and they raised four children together in Zeeland. She was a charter member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church and served on the Ladies' Aid Society.  Berdena was preceded in death by her husband, Hilbert, in 2003; and by her great-grandson, Jakob Vanden Bosch, in 2008. She is survived by her children, Rose and John Van Haitsma of Holland, James and Maria Vanden Bosch of Grand Rapids, Shirley and Calvin Van Heukelem of Denver, and Susan and Michael Nave of Kalamazoo; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her sister: Hermina and Leonard Sytsma; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Marinus Pott, Arlene Ten Harmsel, Harriet and Don Jager, Myrtle Lamer, and Arloa Blauwkamp;  many nieces and nephews. Her children and grandchildren are grateful for her natural graciousness, her deep love for friends and family, and her constant spirit of happiness and contentment. Services will be at 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2009, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 541 E. Main Ave., Zeeland.   Rev. Jack Vander Plate will officiate.  Visiting hours will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, at  Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Zeeland Christian School. Blessed are they who live and die in the Lord. www.yntemafh.com


 


 

Betty H. Heilig 1925-2009 Betty Helen Heilig, 83, Harbor Beach and formerly of Minden City, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Saint Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Betty was born on April 25, 1925 in Brown City. She married Raymond John Heilig on June 7, 1949 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1986. She and her husband lived and farmed in the Minden City area for all of their married lives before moving to Harbor Beach. Betty attended the Del Mar Beauty School in Detroit, graduating as a licensed beautician. She owned Betty's Beauty Shop and was a beautician for 40 years in the Minden City area and Harbor Beach. She was a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Ruth where she was a lifelong member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Christian Mothers. She was currently a parishioner at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. Over the years she enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing and was unbeatable at euchre and rummy. She loved taking trips to northern Michigan. Betty was a very loving mother and grandmother, always putting others first. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by three children, Raymond (Glenda) Heilig, Sandusky, Susan Heilig, Harbor Beach and Marjorie Moorehead, Midland; three grandsons, James, Scott and David Heilig and three great grandsons, Jordon, Andrew and Avery Heilig. She was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Bootz and one sister, Kathryn Sloan. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church in Harbor Beach. Rev. William Spencer, pastor, officiated, with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly.

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Betty June Frye

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Betty M. Smith

Saturday, January 31, 2009 1:57 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Betty M. (Collins) Smith, age 79, formerly of Mendon, Mich., died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at her home in La Grange, Ind., where she resided the past three years. She was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Lansing, Mich., a daughter of Fred and Grace (Walker) Collins, and later graduated from Union City High School.  Betty was married to Carlton “Bud” Bush, and they were later divorced.  On Nov. 13, 1971, Betty married Robert W. Smith  in Angola, Ind.  They resided in Coldwater before moving to Mendon.  Here she attended St. Edward and St. Barbara Catholic churches.  Betty was a homemaker and was frequently a driver for the Amish community. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Betty is survived by a son, Christopher Bush of Sturgis; three stepchildren, Robert Smith Jr. of Coldwater, Judy Wyatt of Angola, Ind., and Christine Bradley of Union City; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mae Collins of Thousand Palms, Calif., Joan Collins of Union City, and Marian Cazier of Augusta.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob in 2001; three brothers, Bruce, Dick, and Kenneth Collins; two sisters, Elaine MacDonald and Margaret Arbogast; a son, Eric Bush; and three daughters, Jane Rios, Carla Butchbaker, and Gayle Brubaker. The family will receive friends from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon where the rosary will be recited at 5 p.m.   The funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday,  at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon with Rev. Father James Vinh Le officiating.  Cremation will follow services. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Beverly Ann King

Monday, February 2, 2009 10:02 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Beverly Ann King, age 50, of Somerset passed away on Jan. 31, 2009, at her home. She was born on Dec. 11, 1958 in Deols, Indre, France, to George and Ida (Gaspar) Lamb. She married Carl F. King, Jr. on Aug. 13, 1983, in Norfolk, Va., and he survives. Beverly was raised in Livermore, Calif., then she lived in New York and then in France. She lived in the Somerset area since 1986.  She graduated from Granada High School in Livermore, Calif., in 1976. She served in the United States Navy from 1981-1985, and was one of the first women to be put on a Naval ship. She was a member of St. Mary On The Lake Catholic Church in Manitou Beach. She enjoyed sewing and crafts. Surviving, besides her husband, Carl, are three sons, Justin D. King, Greg A. King of Somerset, Bill L. King of Sun Valley, Calif.; one daughter, Brittany N. King of Somerset; her mother, Ida Lamb of Livermore, Calif.; two brothers, George Lamb of Livermore, Calif., Larry Lamb of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Mary Feldman of China, Calif., her father- and mother-in-law, Carl F. and Shirley King, Sr. of Harrison, Mich.; nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, George Lamb, and one brother, Michael Lamb. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor David Luke, officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary On The Lake Catholic Church. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Boris Burkovskis

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 11:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Boris Burkovskis, 92, of Coldwater passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at his home. He was born July 2, 1916 in Peterhof, Russia to Vladimir and Olga Burkovskis. He graduated from high school in Riga, Latvia and continued his education at the University of Riga receiving a degree in Agronomy in 1941. He was a veteran of the Latvian Army serving during WWII and fighting against Communist Russia. He married Ruth Kraulis in Germany in 1947. She preceded him in death in 1997. He came with his family to the United States in 1949 and made Coldwater his home. Boris was a member of the Elks Club for over 50 years and served as their organist for 42 years. He loved music and played in many local dance bands. He was a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church and a Scout Master for many years. He is survived by his children; Michael (Dariece) Burkovskis of Chicago and Ieva Kallis of Okemos. Visitation will take place Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at the Putnam Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Brandon O. King

Brandon O. King, age 26, of White House, Texas, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on Jan. 31, 2009, unexpectedly at his home in Texas. 


 


 

Brenda M. Houthoofd 1957-2009 Brenda Marie Houthoofd, 51, Sandusky, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2009 following a one-year illness. She was born May 14, 1957 in Pigeon, daughter of Wilmer and Helen (Vollmer) Nimtz. Brenda and Evan Houthoofd were united in marriage on December 11, 1976 in Sebewaing. She was a 1975 graduate of Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School. She had been employed at the Pizza Hut Restaurant in Sandusky for 24 years before becoming ill. Brenda was a member of Life Song Church of Snover. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, gardening and loved her many animals. She was happiest when serving others. She was known fondly by her mother as "Sweet Pea!" She is survived by her husband, Evan, Sandusky; parents, Wilmer and Helen Nimtz, Sebewaing; two sisters, Peggy (Duane) Scharich, Unionville and Lori (Rocky) Joles, Sebewaing; two brothers, Tom (Michelle) Nimtz and Michael (Laura) Nimtz, all of Sebewaing; special nieces, Melissa Carpenter and Heather Joles, as well as other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Dinkle-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. Pastor Mike Smith officiated, with burial at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing.

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Brian D. Little Fostoria Brian D. Little, 30, of Fostoria, passed away January 23, 2009 in Ripley, Miss. He was born December 31, 1978, in Pontiac. Brian was an avid outdoorsman that loved four-wheeling and motorcycles. Most of all, he enjoyed hanging out with his dog Tyson, friends and family. Brian is survived by his mother, Cindy (Robert) Hunley; father, John Little; grandparents, William (Patricia) Baldwin and Marlea Russett; siblings, Michael (Tahnia) Little, Thomas Little, Bobby Hunley; special friend, Jenny Jordan. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Cynthia; uncle, Leland; his grandma WaWa and grandpa Pappaw Little. Memorials in memory of Brian may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday (February 4, 2009) at Jansen Family Funeral Home - Columbiaville. Pastor Gary Hunley will officiate. Interment will be in Holl

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Brian Eugene Gillentine

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:42 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Brian Eugene Gillentine of Adrian, age 30, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2009. He was born Oct. 23, 1978, to Sharon and Robert Gillentine. Brian is survived by his girlfriend, Devin Pickford of Hudson; two beautiful children, Grayson, 8 months, and Alyssa, 11; his father, Robert Gillentine; two brothers, Shawn Gillentine and Robby Gillentine; a sister, Ashton Deleon; his grandmother, Geri Echler; and his aunts, uncles, and many cousins and friends, who loved him dearly.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Gillentine; grandparents, James and Ethel Smith; uncle, James Smith; and his grand­­­­father, Paul Gillentine. Brian was a loving father and a hard worker. He was an organ donor. He loved to cook, play video games, watch the Pittsburgh Steelers play and he was a great tattoo artist. Brian will be greatly missed and always loved by his family and friends. Funeral services for Brian will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. James M. Yeutter officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Brian Gillentine. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Burkovskis, Boris *

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Burton Alvin Bricker

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CAMPBELL JOHN F 

age 84, February 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Mafalda. Dear father of Deborah, Kevin, Michael (Caroline), and Kathleen. Loving grandfather of Michael, John, and Katherine. Brother of the late James. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-9 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver), with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 N. Adams Road, Troy. Prayers at funeral home 9:15 a.m. followed by procession to church. Memorial Tributes St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or University of Detroit Mercy. View obituary and share memories at


 


 

CATENACCI ONORIO 

Wednesday 4-9 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. Rosary, and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Funeral Friday, in state 10:00 a.m. at San Francesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley (off Metro Parkway and E. of Gratiot) until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Donations are welcome to the R.O.S.E. Foundation. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at


 


 

Carl Meyer Imlay City Carl Meyer, 61, of Imlay City, passed away Sunday (February 1, 2009) at home. He was born June 23, 1947, in Almont, the son of Gustave "Bud" and Maude Meyer. He spent most of his life in the Imlay City community. He was a graduate of Imlay City High School, class of 1965. Carl worked at Almont Mfg. Co. in Imlay City as a metalurgist until they closed in the mid-1980's. He bowled on a league at Cedar Lanes in Imlay City. He is survived by his brother, Bob (Linda) Meyer of Newark, Ohio; nephew Dwane Meyer; niece, Alvena (Jeff) Allbaugh; great-nephews, Nicholas Meyer, Jeffrey Allbaugh and Ross Allbaugh; great-niece, Sarah Meyer; special cousins, Rich and Carol (Meyer) Parks of Imlay City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud in 1986 and Maude in 1993. Visitation will take place 2-5 and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday (February 4, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday (February 5, 2009) at Im

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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.


 


 

Cathern L. "Kathi" Yensch April 17, 1942-Feb. 1, 2009

Cathern Louiavenia Meyers was born at home on April 17, 1942, in New Tazewell, Tennessee at the Whipping Post Farm. She was the tenth of eleven children born to Frank and Minnie (Minton) Meyers.


 


 

Cathern Yensch Feb. 1, 2009

Cathern Yensch, 66, of Monroe died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. 


 


 

Charles N. Wilkes

Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:21 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles Nathan Wilkes, 79, of Hudson, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at home. He was born Oct. 18, 1929, in Frederick, Mich., the son of Gene and Mary (Swartz) Wilkes.  He retired from General Motors after 32 years of service in the Flint area. He married Della Faye Marshall on Aug. 8, 1987, in Litchfield. She survives. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and the special  memories he shared with grandchildren, Michael (Beth) Fowler, Nathan (Mayallen) Fowler, David Anthony Fowler and Latisha Fowler who lived close by while they were growing up.  He attended Life Tabernacle Church in Hillsdale.  Charles is survived by his wife, Della, five children, Donald (Marilyn) Moore of Cordova, Tenn., David (Sara) Moore of Comanchie, Texas, Christine Cole, John Moore and Olivia Wilkes all of Hudson; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and special nephew Bob (Donna) Hastings of Milicoh, Minn.  He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Bessie Wilkes and sister-in-law, Ressie Rearick.  Funeral services for Charles will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with Brother Steven Skiba officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.  


 


 

Charlotte Hoard

HOARD, Mrs. Charlotte M. - Of Millington, passed from our world into God's Kingdom Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2009 while at the Covenant Health Care Center-Cooper campus, in Saginaw. Charlotte was 70. Charlotte's family will receive friends on Thursday from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington. You're welcome to share a memory or express condolences online at hanlinfuneralhome.com a complete obituary will be in the Wednesday edition. HANLIN FUNERAL HOME A family serving families for 81 years


 


 

DECOREK AUDREY E 

Wednesday 5 to 9 and Thursday 1 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to: CARE House, 44765 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, MI 48341, Attn: Donations or 


 


 

DEGE MARY 

Friday, 2-9 p.m. Memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Association. 


 


 

DEIGHTON PHILLIP G 

Thursday and Friday 4-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (btwn Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until the 10 a.m. Funeral Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 10101 Ann Arbor Rd. (at Gotfredson) Plymouth. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Transplant Center or the American Diabetes Association. To share memories, please visit


 


 

DONA WOHLGEMUTH SANDUSKY Dona Wohlgemuth, age 81, passed away on January 27, 2009. She is the beloved wife of the late Otto. Dona is the dear mother of Daniel (Carolyn), Elizabeth (Ray) Barr and the late Michael, loving grandmother of Lisa (Johnathan) Lancaster and loving great-grandmother of Joshua and Chelsea and loving sister of Leonard Coker. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Memorial service and burial to be held in Sandusky/Marlette in the spring. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children s Hospital.

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DORMEN KARL STEPHEN 

Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile (1 mile W. of Farmington Rd.) Thursday 12 p.m. until time of service 4 p.m. 


 


 

DRYJA SUSAN M 

on Friday 2-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). A funeral service will be on Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. To share a memory with the family, please visit


 


 

DYKE WILLIAM 

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David F. Seurynck 1952-2009 David F. Seurynck, 56, Alberta, Ala., formerly of Gagetown, passed away January 23, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Cass City on February 18, 1952, the son of Ila and the late Leo Seurynck. Dave was a dear friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed sports and hanging out with his buddies. After he left farming, he had a career in construction and spent several years living and working in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Currently he was living in Alberta, Ala., where he was self-employed. His death brings great sadness to his family and to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his mother, Ila Seurynck; his family, Al (Lori) Seurynck, Jeannie (Clare) Comment, Marylee Houghton, Shelly (John) Donaldson, Ruth Cummings and Gary Cummings; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and a step-daughter, Stephanie Anderson. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo and a niece Jeannie Murphy. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown. Rev. Steve Filion and Sr. Dorothy Ann Blasko officiated. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the St. Agatha Food Pantry. Arrangements were handled by the Unionville Funeral Chapel, Unionville.

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David M. Forbes

Saturday, January 31, 2009 3:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

David Malcolm Forbes, 68, passed away Jan. 29, 2009, at his home in Litchfield. David was born in Beckenham, England, June 14, 1940, to Doris (Akers) and Richard Forbes. He was formerly an advertising executive, an apartment manager, and an artist. Surviving are his wife, Patricia (Ferry) of Litchfield; brother, John (Brenda); sisters, Valerie Hill, Pauline Forbes, Jeanne (Victor) Mollo, Jacqueline (Daniel) Keown; sons, Daniel and Dominic (Vicky) Forbes; daughter, Claire (Michael) King; and four grandchildren, Samuel, Stephen, Laura, and Katie King, all residing in England. David was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Brian; a sister, Betty Balment, and a nephew, Ian Hills. David willed his body to Science Care Anatomical. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospitality House of S.W. Michigan, or Hospice of Hillsdale County.  


 


 

David Schaefer

SCHAEFER - David Schaefer, age 40, of Traunik and formerly of Sparta, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Services will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Friday, February 6, 2009. The complete obituary may be found at: www.bowermanfuneralhome.net


 


 

Dean L. Somers

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Delores Koetje

KOETJE, Delores B. Of Kalamazoo Passed away January 31, 2009 at Borgess Hospital. She was born May 23, 1924 in Muskegon to the late Andrew and Clara (Poel) Doorn. Delores was united in marriage on February 14, 1947, to William J Koetje, who survives. She was a member of Milwood Christian Reformed Church. Also surviving Delores are her children, Ronald (Dorothy) Koetje of Kalamazoo and Mary (Keith) Sipsma of Mattawan; four grandchildren, Wendy (Jason) Becker, James (Heather) Sipsma, Todd (Ashley) Koetje and Sarah Sipsma; great-grandchildren, Carter Heerema, Aidan Becker, Wyatt Becker, Preston Koetje and Natalie Sipsma; several brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerard Doorn. The family will greet friends on Tuesday from 3-5 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, 10:30 AM at Milwood Christian Reformed Church, 3306 Lovers Lane, Rev. James Sipsma, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kalamazoo Christian Schools Association. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508.


 


 

Delores Petrangelo Feb. 3, 2009

Delores Petrangelo, 79, of Monroe died at 12:50 this morning at Clare Bridge of Monroe. Arrangements by the Allore chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.


 


 

Dennis Sharkins, 51

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 11:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dennis Raymond Sharkins, 51, of Holland, formerly of Oakland County, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2905 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake.


 


 

Doris Hellen Parmenter

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Dorothy Kee, 81

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dorothy Rose Kee, 81, of Vernon, Fla., died Jan. 9, 2009, at her home. Arrangements were by the Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, Fla. 


 


 

Dorothy Zawislak

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 3:40 AM 

WAKEFIELD -- Dorothy Zawislak, 70, a resident of the Keen Ager Adult Foster Care Home in Wakefield for many years, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.


 


 

Doyle J. Benedict

Friday, January 30, 2009 8:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doyle J. Benedict, 91, of Hillsdale and former longtime Jonesville resident, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Country Living in Hillsdale.  He was born June 12, 1917 in Leroy, Mich. to Rev. Milton and Grace (Rohr Fairchild) Benedict. Doyle was married Sept. 7, 1941 to Katie Frazeur and she survives. Doyle was a 1934 graduate of Jonesville High School and a member of the Jonesville United Methodist Church. He was a member and Past Master of the Masonic Blue Lodge. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during WWII. Surviving besides his wife Katie are three sons, James (Michelle) Benedict of Augusta, Ga., Frazeur (Anne) Benedict of Ocala, Fla. and Rev. Richard Benedict of Roswell, N.M.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and brother, Keith (Jean) Benedict of Evansville, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Karolyn Kay and Janie Elizabeth and three brothers, Earl, Dr. Herbert and Ellis. Funeral services for Doyle Benedict will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Jonesville United Methodist Church with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday morning until services at the Jonesville United Methodist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eagleuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Duane A. Montrie Dec. 21, 1935-Jan. 29, 2009

Duane A. Montrie, 73, of Erie, passed away January 29, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. in Concord Care Center, Toledo. 


 


 

EDNA ROSANNA VATTER SANDUSKY Edna Rosanna Vatter, age 94, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Marlette Hospice Residence. She was born on May 12, 1914 in Snover, Michigan. She is the daughter of the late Edwin and Rosanna (Richards) Hill. Edna married Donald Nicholas Vatter on March 5, 1932 in Snover. He passed away July 17, 1982. Edna was a member of the Countryside Free Methodist Church. She was a nurses aide for many years at the Sandusky Hospital. She lived with and was lovingly cared for by Tom and Nancy Miller of Brown City for eight and one half years. She is survived by three daughters; Jeanette McLeish of North Carolina, Ruth Ann (Harry) Walker of Sandusky, Karen (Don) Innes of North Carolina, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by six sisters; Mary Clark, Lila Padden, Ada Waun, Jennie Armstead, Myrtle Kramp, and Carrie Snell, four brothers; Walter, Orville, Clark and Milo Hill, one son-in-law, Earl McLeish. Memorial services will be at the Countryside Free Methodist Church sometime in May. Interment: Christian Memorial Cultural Center, Peck. Memorials may be made to Countryside Free Methodist Church or Marlette Hospice. Arrangements by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky.

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Edlah Rose Stiles

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 11:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Edlah Rose Stiles, 91, of Sturgis, formerly of Coldwater, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at the Sturgis Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1917 in Marengo Township to Vern C. and Marion (Densmore) Lincoln. Edlah came to Coldwater in 1930. She married Guy A. Stiles on Sept. 2, 1936 in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death June 14, 1987. She was employed at the Community Health Center in the Housekeeping Department, retiring in 1979 after 13 years. Mrs. Stiles was a member and Secretary of the National Housekeeping Association and Chairperson and Vice President of the Ways and Means, and a former member of the Coldwater Eagles. She had also worked at the Quincy Dairy Bar for ten years. She is survived by daughters Esther (Walter) Olmsted of Sturgis and Marjorie R. Stiles of Charleston, S.C.; sons Robert A. (Karen) Stiles of Sturgis and Guy L. (Gene) Stiles of Middleberry, Ind.; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Guy A. Stiles, her parents, two sisters, daughter Elizabeth Jean Wise and great grandchild Jamie Ditmars. Edlah enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, baking and cooking, especially her famous beef and noodles. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Girard United Methodist Church with Rev. Bruce Kintigh officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Girard United Methodist Church. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311.


 


 

Edna Mae Gaw March 29, 1924-Feb. 2, 2009

Edna Mae Gaw, 84, of Monroe died at 1:05 p.m. Monday at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center, Toledo; she had been in poor health one week.Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. 


 


 

Edward VanTiflin

VanTiflin, Edward D. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband and father left this life on Sunday, February 01, 2009, at the Cartwright Care Center, in the presence of his family. Arrangements are incomplete and the full obituary will be in the Tuesday edition. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church or the Humane Society of the United States. Check www.casefuneralhome.com for information as it becomes available.


 


 

Edwin Paul Hodshire

Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Edwin Paul Hodshire Jan. 24, 1932 — Jan. 26, 2009 Edwin “Paul” Hodshire went home to be with his Lord Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, after a long battle of ill health and cancer. He was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Middletown, Ohio, to Edwin and Hazel (Forrest) Hodshire. On Oct. 15, 1960, he married Phyllis (Justice) Hodshire and she survives. He is also survived by seven children, Edwin (Kelly), David, Paula (John) Parney, Scott (Sally), Mark (Amy), Heidi and Jeremiah; 12 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; one brother, Bruce Hodshire of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Heather Dotten and one grandson, Sgt. Michael Paul Hodshire. Mr. Hodshire served his country in the Army, the Air Force and the Navy Reserves. He attended many trade schools and opened his own service garage. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Edwin Paul Hodshire will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 with Pastor Brian Colby officiating. Interment will take place in the Camden Cemetery, Camden. The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home in Hillsdale 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Disabled American Veterans or to the American Cancer Society. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale  


 


 

Eileen "Cookie" Johnson Dec. 4, 1931-Jan. 31, 2009

Eileen quot;Cookie quot; Johnson, 77, of Monroe died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday at TenderCare of Monroe, where she had been a resident for nine years.Friends may call Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. at the Rupp Funeral Home. 


 


 

Elizabeth D. Hickey Feb. 3, 2009

Elizabeth D. Hickey, 94, of Newport died at 1:05 this morning at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home.


 


 

Elmer F. Susalla 1920-2009 Elmer F. Susalla, 88, Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Port Huron Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1920 in Parisville to the late Alois and Lucy (Kucharczyk) Susalla. Elmer and Susan Warchuck were united in marriage in Ubly, on April 26, 1940. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2002. Elmer retired from Circle Engineering in Sterling Heights, working as a Tool & Die grinder. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Helena. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Elmer also attended Al's Restaurant with his lunch group for many years. He is survived by his son, Dennis (Kim) Susalla, Sterling Heights; son-in-law, Richard Typinski, Shelby Township; sister, Virginia (Melvin) Leppek, Ubly and three grandchildren, Alex Susalla, Susan Typinski and Rick Typinski. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; sons, Elmer and Melvin Susalla; daughter, Shirley Typinski and a sister, Marian Klavon and her husband, Robert. Funeral mass was held on Friday, January 30, 2009 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Helena. Fr. Peter Nwokoye officiated, with burial taking place in St. Mary's Church Cemetery in Parisville. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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FELDMAN ALICE 

Beloved wife of Meyer "Mike". Dearest mother of Howard, Dr. Marc (Beth), David (Sandra), Joseph, Esther Feldman and Steve Simon, and Rosalyn (Dr. Ron) Suprenant. Survived by Penny Feldman and Kimberly Feldman. Beloved sister of Anne Berman. Survived by 13 loving grandchildren. Family and friends will be gathering at the home of Howard Feldman, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. There will also be services at the American House, 5859 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322 at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Services Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.


 


 

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FRIEDMAN MIRIAM LEVIN 

Age 91 of Detroit and St. Petersburg, FL. She is survived by the love of her life, Stanley B. Friedman, her husband of 66 years. Devoted mother of Joan (Lou) Slyker, Peggy (Peter Remington) Daitch, Margery (Bill) Lynch, and Rodger (Kiki Nelson) Friedman. Loving grandmother of Josh (Lisa) Daitch, Karen Daitch, Andrew Slyker, and James Lynch. Cherished sister of Joseph (Molly) Levin, Judith Levin (Bernard) Cantor, and the late Dr. Herbert (the late Marjorie Jackson Levin) Levin. SERVICES 12:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY.


 


 

Frances (Kondrat) Bobowski

Frances (Kondrat) Bobowski, 93, of Boyne Falls, died Feb. 1, 2009, in Grosse Pointe. 


 


 

Frances Hallan, 90

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:15 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Frances Hallan, 90, of Holland, died Jan. 28, 2009, in Hospice House of Holland. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hope Church. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting is 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. www.lifestorynet.com


 


 

Frank A. Ecker

Saturday, January 31, 2009 2:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Frank Alvin Ecker, 84, of Sturgis, Mich.,passed awayJan. 29, 2009, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis.  


 


 

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.


 


 

Freddie Dean Mathis Oct. 18, 1949-Feb. 1, 2009

Freddie Dean Mathis, age 59 of Monroe, Michigan died on Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Mercy Memorial Hospital. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 2 to 8 PM.


 


 

GAUSS EUNICE F 

Age 93. February 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Loving mother of David (Bobbie), John (Jean) and Christine (Larry). Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She will be missed by those who loved her. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to McCabe Funeral Home.


 


 

GOIKE BEVERLY J 

Thursday 2-9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at


 


 

GOLDBERG SHERRY N 

Beloved wife of Jeffrey Goldberg. Dear mother of Jared Goldberg and Jennifer Goldberg. Dearest sister of Steven Beerbohm and Norman Beerbohm. Devoted aunt of Palmer Beerbohm. Also remembered by many loving family members and friends. SERVICES THURSDAY 12 NOON AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT BETH EL CEMETERY, LIVONIA or visit


 


 

GUINDI LOUISE ADDIE 

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GUTHERIE THOMAS A 

returned home to his heavenly father. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his children Sara Ann (Eric), Thomas, Ellen (Troy), Peter (Luanne) and stepdaughter Shelly (Donny), ten grandchildren, his brother Melvin (Patricia) and his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Rosemary. Tom graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953 and from Albion College in 1957. Following graduation, he moved to Greensboro, Georgia, continuing the family lumber mill there. After his long career as President of Greensboro Lumber Company, he wrote several short stories and several novels. Tom was a servant of God, going on mission trips and serving in his church. He will be greatly missed. A service is planned for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday February 3, 2009 at the New City Fellowship Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.


 


 

Gail P. Garver

Gail P. Garver, 70, passed away at her home in Gladwin on Jan. 27, 2009. 


 


 

George Lynwood Johnston Lapeer George Lynwood Johnston, 73, of Lapeer (formerly of Berkley and New Hudson) passed away Sunday (February 1, 2009). He was born July 12, 1935, in Almont, to Edwin and Hazel (Scherf) Johnston. He married Charlene King. George graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1954. He served in the National Guard. He owned and operated a wallpapering business and worked in the Detroit Metropolitan area for years. He is survived by his children, Kelly Johnston of Canton, Mich., Steve (Leslie) Johnston of Alexandria, Va., Sam Johnston of Kalamazoo, Bram Johnston of Kalamazoo; mother, Hazel Johnston of Fostoria; sisters, Darlene (Lawrence) Stine of North Branch, Marilyn (Steve) Balabon of Fostoria. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Johnston in 1977; father, Edwin August Johnston in 1990. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Visitation will take place 9-11 a.m., Wednesday (February 4, 2009) at Muir Brother

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George S. Dulyea

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Glen Hawley 'Joe' Carlson

Monday, February 2, 2009 2:12 AM 

BEREA, Ky. -- Glen Hawley "Joe" Carlson, 70, of Berea, and a former Ironwood, Mich., resident, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, from injuries sustained in an automobile-motorcycle accident on Nov. 1, 2008, in Berea.


 


 

HAJDUK GEORGE ANTHONY 

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HILL DAVID P 

Thursday 2-9 p.m. and Service Friday 1 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan, 112 W. Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707. Share your memories at


 


 

Hannah Vander Meulen

VANDER MEULEN - Hannah Virginia (Henderson) Vander Meulen, aged 85, of Jenison, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 2, 2009. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr., Grandville. Interment Floral View Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet her family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:00 p.m. A complete obituary will be placed in Wednesday's paper. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf


 


 

Harbert Taylor Elliott

Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Harbert Taylor Elliott Aug. 18, 1924 — Jan. 25, 2009 Harbert Taylor Elliott, 84, of Hudson, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Heartland Health Care Center in Jackson. He was born Aug. 18, 1924, in Battle Creek, the son of Elliott and Pearl (Darring) Taylor. Harbert married Arlene Mae Garwood on June 22, 1946, in Jackson.  She survives.  He worked for Walker Muffler in Jackson for over 32 years.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during WW II.  Harbert was a big fan of auto racing, both as a participant and a spectator.  His favorite driver was Bill Elliott.  His other hobbies include golfing, fishing, being outdoors and watching John Wayne movies.  He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and riding around in his Cadillac with his family. Harbert is survived by his wife, Arlene; six children, Taylor “Lee” (Tammy) Elliott of Jackson, James (Mary) Elliott, Kathleen (Ted Kopp) Bunting all of Hudson, Mikel (Kim) Elliott of Hillsdale, Christine (Carl) Stoyk of Hudson, Joseph (Karin) Elliott of Osseo; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, David Dean Elliott and William Elliott; granddaughter, January Elliott and grandson, Scott Elliott.  Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Clyde L. Wonders officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by Hannan-Colvin Post 180 American Legion of Hudson. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. prior to the service.  View this obituary and send condolences to the family www.brownvanhemert.com.   


 


 

Harold "Bud" Knuth, Jr. Dryden Harold "Bud" Knuth, Jr., 79, of Dryden, passed away Sunday (February 1, 2009). He was born July 29, 1929, in Detroit, to Harold and Christine (Cooper) Knuth. He married Mary Kay Werthmann on February 12, 1955 at St. Matthew's in Detroit. Bud graduated from Denby High School in Detroit, class of 1949. He attended college and earned his Associate's Degree. Bud served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked as an automotive engineer for many years, most recently working for Howell Engineering and Riverside Engineering. Bud also worked at Chamberlain Realty, selling real estate for many years. He was a champion chess player and loved boating, fishing and bowling. He was a longtime member of the Bay View Yacht Club and a 30-year member of the CPC (Citizens Probation Council). He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Knuth of Dryden; children, Eric (Donna) Knuth of Florida, Glen (Sandy) Knuth of Lapeer, Karen Buckner of Dry

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Harold Theodore Ross

Harold Theodore Ross, 85, of Petoskey, died Feb. 2, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. 


 


 

Harold ˜Dean' McGinnis

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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 Jane (Topps) Leppien 1925-2009 Helen Jane (Topps) Leppien, 83, Chandler, Ariz. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. She was born on January 28, 1925, in Clare, daughter of Anna (Gamble) and Charles Topps. Helen was raised in Saginaw, Michigan where she graduated from Arthur Hill High School. On March 16, 1945 she was united in marriage to Karl J. Leppien, her junior high sweetheart. They were married for 63 years and together they raised two children. Helen worked as a bookkeeper and homemaker. Helen and Karl moved from Saginaw to Pigeon in 1957 where they resided until moving to Alma in 1979. In 1992, Karl retired and they moved to Arizona to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Saginaw, Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mesa, Ariz. and Sun Lakes United Methodist Church in Arizona. She was also active in the Pigeon Women's Club and loved to support and entertain young people. She is survived by her husband, Karl, Chandler, Ariz.; daughter, Marianne Leppien-Oleson, Chandler, Ariz.; son, Raymond (Kelly) Leppien, Tempe, Ariz.; granddaughters, Jennifer Oleson, Chandler, Ariz. and (Anna) Clarisse Leppien, Tempe, Ariz.; grandsons, Parker Leppien, Columbia, Missouri and David Oleson II, Las Vegas, Nev. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler, Ariz. in celebration of her new birth to her eternal home. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to any of the following: Corona del Sol High School, Choir or Theater Departments, 1001 E. Knox Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2745 N. 32nd St., Mesa, AZ 85213; CHW Foundation East Valley for Chandler Regional Medical Center, 1727 West Frye Road, Suite 230, Chandler, AZ 85224 Arrangements were handled by the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler Ariz.

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Hilda Leora (Thompson) SanCraint Oct. 10, 1914-Jan. 29, 2009

Born October 10, 1914, in Pleasant City, Ohio, she was the daughter of John P. and Flossie (Hoskins) Thompson, and a 1932 graduate of Newton Falls High School.


 


 

Hoy D. Betts

Saturday, January 31, 2009 2:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Hoy D. Betts, 83, of Sun City, Ariz., died Jan. 16, 2009, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Cheri Stephenson and Linda Howard; grandchildren, Bo and Holly Howard and sister, Ila Merillat. Cards may be sent to Donna Betts, 12415 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351.


 


 

Hugo P. Bagozzi

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:42 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Hugo P. Bagozzi, 86, passed away Feb. 1, 2009, at Oakwood Hospital. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Irene T. Hool 1925-2009 Irene T. Hool, 83, Bad Axe, formerly of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at her home in Bad Axe, while under hospice care. She was born March 8, 1925 on the family farm near Owendale, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Welther) Tabar. She was valedictorian of the Owendale-Gagetown High School class of 1943. Irene was employed in Detroit offices of Fisher Body Div. of GM working on the P-75 and B-29 airplanes. She was married to Howard C. Hool by Rev. Bernthal at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Highland Park on January 26, 1946. They shared over 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on May 28, 2001. Irene was also employed for years with the State of Michigan, MESC offices in Bay City and Caro. She and Howard owned and operated numerous business enterprises together. They owned North Grove Inn, Caro; Wagon Wheel Inn, Kinde; Fisher & Hool Construction Co., Kinde; Rite Way Construction Inc. and HP Construction Co. Inc., Treasure Island, Fla.; the Carousel Motel, Redington Beach, Fla.; Windjammer Motel, Treasurer Island, Fla. and various rental properties in Madiera Beach, Fla.. She also was a Florida licensed real estate broker and owned and operated Lai Rene Realty Inc, Gulfport, Fla. As a licensed pilot she and Howard spent many hours flying their airplane to Las Vegas, California, Canada and between Bad Axe and Florida. In 1976 they visited her father's birthplace in Hatzfeld, Austria-Hungary and maternal grandparents' birthplace in Transylvania. Their retirement years were spent between Madiera Beach, Fla. and Caseville. She finally returned to Michigan in 2004. She enjoyed reading and playing cards. She joined the Duplicate Bridge Clubs in Tallahassee, becoming a member of American Contract Bridge League and earning a number of master points. She enjoyed playing with the bridge players in the Thumb. She is survived by two loving daughters, Lynette Hahn and special friend, Robert Prange Sr., Bad Axe and Loretta (Abe) Alexander, Tallahassee, Fla,; two granddaughters, Sherri Hahn and special friend, Kevin Desjarlais, Westland and Kimberly (James) Yaroch, Sebewaing; two great-granddaughters, Kayla Yaroch, Bad Axe and Chambray Yaroch, Sebewaing; one sister, Esther Gartner, Warren; two brothers, Ralph Tabar, Owendale and Harold (Theresa) Tabar, Ocala, Fla. and numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Howard Hahn; brother, Lon Tabar; two sisters-in-law, Mamie Tabar and Dorothy Tabar; brothers-in-law, Victor Gartner, Kenneth, Lawrence and Floyd Hool; sister-in-law, Evelyn Borodychuk; ex-son-in-law, William Hahn . As per Irene's wishes, there will be no visitation. A graveside committal service will take place later this spring at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing.

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JACKSON WILLIAM D 

Age 88, of Ferndale for 51 years, died February 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary for 61 years. Loving father of Gail Matthews, Marline Jane Pasden and Michael E. Jackson; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Brother of Opal (Jack) Davis and Richard (Pam) Jackson. Memorial visitation Friday 5-7 p.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R. Rd., Hazel Park Service to follow at 7 p.m.


 


 

JAKUBISZEN CECILIA B (KINNEY) 

at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Scripture Service Wednesday at 7 p.m. In state at St. Fabian Church, 32200 W. Twelve Mile Farmington Hills, Thursday 9:30 a.m. until the funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. Donations can be made to the Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliot, Detroit MI.48207 On line sympathy message at


 


 

JOHNSTON ELVIRA 

Age 84, February 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of Robert (Barbara), Richard (Beth), Susanne (Jerry) Schoenfeldt and Ruth (Gary) Williams. Loving grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of six. Family will receive friends Tuesday 5-8 p.m., Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Please share a memory with the family at


 


 

Jacqueline A. Farley

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James Hudson Shearer, 84

James Hudson Shearer, 84, died 29 January 2009, he was born 1 January 1925 in Kegomic, Michigan to Gordon and Ruth (Hawkes) Shearer.


 


 

James M. Schindler

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 2:18 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James M. Schindler, 523, of 603 N. Jackson St., Auburn, Ind., died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at his home, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Light and Life Wesleyan Church in Three Rivers, with Pastor Sam Maddox officiating. Cremation has taken place. Burial will follow the services at WhitePigeonTownship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Evnelopes are available at Farrand FuneralHome in White Pigeon.  


 


 

James Martin Anderson

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James Tilton

Tilton, James F. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Tilton passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at his residence in Leesburg, Florida, age 74 years. Funeral Services are being planned for Friday and a complete obituary will be announced in Tuesday's edition of the paper. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m.


 


 

Janet Bourassa

BOURASSA (DEWITT), JANET MARIE - Of Hayes Township, passed away unexpectedly, at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Janet was born on November 9, 1948, in Angola, Indiana, to Russell and Jeane (Fraser) DeWitt. After graduating from St. Francis Xavier High School, she attended North Central Michigan College and the Hackley School of Nursing, eventually earning her degree and becoming a Registered Nurse. On April 12, 1980, Janet married Michael Bourassa in Midland and together they have shared 28 wonderful years. She was the kind of person who always put the needs of others before her own. Her bright infectious smile, warm demeanor and wonderful sense of humor helped her to make friends easily and to quickly win over the trust of patients under her care. These are only a few of the qualities that made her a wonderful Nurse and endeared her to so many during her nearly 30 years of nursing that included Mercy Hospital (Jackson), Mid Michigan Medical (Midland) and a majority of her career at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. Her husband, Mike will so miss those simple things they enjoyed together; long walks on warm summer days, sharing a beautiful Northern Michigan sunset and good times spent with great friends and family. She was a kind soul and she will be missed. Janet is survived by her husband, Mike; and by her mother, Jeane; her siblings, Fred (Elsa) DeWitt, Mark (Kathleen) DeWitt, Michael (Dianne) DeWitt, John (Darrell Hill) DeWitt, Cecelia (William) Crouse, Larry (Lorna) DeWitt, Tim (Colleen) DeWitt, Paul (Lori) DeWitt, Susan (Stephen) Jones, James (Martha) DeWitt; and of course her favorite walking companion, Armstrong; 20 nieces and nephews; and five grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Mary; and her father, Russell. A Funeral Mass celebrating Janet's life will be held on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; Father Ruben Munoz will celebrate Mass. Visitation will take place Monday evening at Stone Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Janet's family asks that those wishing to honor her memory consider the Cardio Vascular Unit C/O Northern Michigan Regional Hospital Foundation. Friends and family wishing to share memories or condolences are encouraged to do so online at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com where this obituary may also be viewed. www.Mlive.com/obits


 


 

Jean F. Carroll

Jean F. Carroll, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Ionia, age 84, passed away on Jan. 31, 2009. 


 


 

Jeanne A. Lang

Jeanne A. Lang, 59, passed away Jan. 28, 2009, in Gladwin.


 


 

Joan L. Wallace

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:41 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joan L. Wallace, age 63, of Tecumseh passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born on Oct. 19, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to Wilfred and Ethel (McKenzie) Cameron. Joan participated in the YFU Foreign Exchange Program and the Foster Care Program. Joan is survived by her two sons, Dirk Wallace and his wife, Audra, and Marc Wallace and his wife, Linda, both of Tecumseh. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Ryan, Marissa and Hayden. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Karen, and her brother, Roger. Memorial services will be held Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, 1448 Short St., Tecumseh. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Private interment of cremains will take place at a later date. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.


 


 

Joe M. Micka

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Joel C. Curtiss

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John "Mickey" Loeser 1939-2009 John "Mickey" Loeser, 69, Port Hope, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1939 to the late Earl & Zetta (Foley) Loeser. Mickey and Judith Ann St. Germaine were united in marriage on October 6, 1962 in Detroit. Mickey was a former member of the Harbor Beach Lions Club and a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and any kind of sportsmanship. He is survived by his wife, Judy, Port Hope; four daughters, Debra Loeser, Troy, Tracy (Al) Arnold, Rochester Hills, Dawn (Dean) Snider, Lake Orion and Lynne (Paul) Krupp, Lapeer; a sister, Carole (Tom) Stankebich, Fenton; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Inc. of Harbor Beach, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Cremation took place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. Memorials may be given to the Harbor Beach Hospital Foundation. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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John Conrad Venier Dec. 31, 1965-Jan. 29, 2008

John Conrad Venier, age 43, of Gibraltar, died January 29, 2009 in his home. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at the Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 23620 N. Huron River Dr.


 


 

John Sparer, 96

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John Sparer, 96, of Holland, died Monday Feb. 2, 2009, in Holland Hospital.  Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Mulder Chapel. www.lifestorynet.com 


 


 

Joseph Stanifer April 24, 1919-Jan. 28, 2009

Joseph Robert Stanifer, 89, of Harrogate, Tennessee died in the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital in Middlesboro, Kentucky on Wednesday January 28, 2009.Born in Harrogate, Tennessee on April 24, 1919, Mr.


 


 

Judith M. Wise

Judith M. Wise, 67, passed away on Jan. 27, 2009, in Midland. She was born on Aug. 14, 1941, in Saginaw to Sam and Betty (Emeott) Soriteu.


 


 

KAUFMAN JACK 

Beloved husband of sixty six years to Cecilia Kaufman. Dear father of Philip David (Lisa) Kaufman, Barry Saul Kaufman, and Joseph Alan Kaufman. Loving grandfather of Maureen (Steve) Bills, Evan (Michelle) Kaufman, Israel Kaufman, Uriel Kaufman, Martin P. Manheimer and Michele Kaufman. Great-grandfather of Taylor Lynn Manheimer, Samantha Leigh Kaufman, and Jamis Elliot Kaufman. Brother of Dorothy Braiker. Uncle of Teri Braiker and Mark Braiker. SERVICES 2:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020.


 


 

KINNEY CECILIA 

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KROWICKI ANTHONY J 

Thursday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Prayers at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. In state Friday 11 a.m. until the time of Mass 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory of Anthony at


 


 

KRYSMALSKI TERESA VIRGINIA (NEE BANACH) 

Age 84 of Rochester Hills, January 31, 2009. Loving wife of Albine Joseph Krysmalski for 63 years. Dear mother of Dennis (Deborah) Krysmalski, Virginia (Michael) Lickley, Robert Krysmalski, Mark (Diane) Krysmalski, Mary Ann (Michael) Studer, Cynthia Krysmalski, Michelle Marie (John) Ross. Survived by 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Sister of Josephine Motyl, Rita M. Duncan and the late Stanley J. Banach. Funeral Mass Saturday February 7, 2009 11 a.m. with an in state time of 10:30 a.m. at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, 771 Old Perch Road, Rochester Hills. The family will receive friends Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Friday 7 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to the Church's Improvement Program. Online guestbook


 


 

Kathryn Morrison

MORRISON, Kathryn Ann - Age 78, of Farmington Hills, formerly of Flint, died Monday, February 2, 2009 at Saint Mary Hospital, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, 2009 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide Street, Fenton, Fr. Bosco Padamattummal, celebrant. Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held at the church Thursday from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Those desiring may make contibutions to the Kathryn A. Morrison Memorial Fund. Kathryn was born July 4, 1930 in Flint, the daughter of Joseph and Eileen (Gartland) Morrison. She was a 1948 graduate of St. Michael Catholic High School. Surviving are: sister, Madeline and husband Joseph Ceresia of Linden; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vincent Morrison; sister, Marie McDonald. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Kenneth Bishop Feb. 2, 2009

Kenneth Bishop, 74, of Bitely, formerly of Luna Pier, died Monday at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, Temperance.


 


 

LAFATA JOSEPH A 

Beloved husband of Danielle. Best dad forever of Antonio, Alex and Ella. Loving son of Antonio and Sharon. Dearest grandson of Tina Lafata and Roberta Puttie. Dear brother of Renee (Dennis) Giesey. Joe was a true friend to many and will be a song in our heart. Memorial Mass Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Gertrude Church. Memorial visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Expressions of sympathy may be made at kaulfuneralhome.com


 


 

LAW FREDERICK J 

Age 82, of White Lake; passed away on February 2, 2009 in Clearwater, Florida. Mr. Law retired from the Detroit Fire Department as a Lieutenant; served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the USS Lexington. He also was a member of the American Legion in Grand Haven, MI, and enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, and watching the horses. Loving husband of 60 years to Velma; proud father of Fred (the late Pam) Law, Christine (David) LaRouche, Mary (Todd) Hix, Anne (Michael) Greenberg, Betty Proctor; dear grandfather of Guy, Andre, Sarah, Kevin, Krystal, Keely, Kirstin, Nathan, Natalie; great-grandfather of Ciara, Leo, Adrianna; brother of Mary (the late John) McHugh, Robert (Annette) Law, along with many relatives and friends. Mr. Law was preceded in death by his brother Ebmund (the late Mary) Law and Florence (the late Tom) Gibson. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake. The visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union lake Road, White Lake. There will be a rosary Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Law will lie in state on Saturday from 10 a.m. until mass. Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home for the Michigan Humane Society. Please visit www.MEM.com and leave a tribute.


 


 

LEFEBVRE ROBERT 

Age 80. February 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary Lou. Loving father of Carol (Rick), Elaine, Terry, Don (Sue), Bob (Debi), Chris (Bob), Karen (Tom), Jack (Robbin), Gerard (Kathleen), Rosanne (Bob), and Michelle (Steve). Proud grandfather of over 60 grandchildren. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26123 MacDonald, Dearborn Heights. Visit Wednesday 12 until 8 p.m with Rosary 7 p.m. at The Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (between Beech Daly and Telegraph), Redford Township, 313-535-3030. Memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Association.


 


 

LIEDEL WAYNE C 

Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 10 a.m. at Church of the Divine Savior, 39375 Joy Rd., Westland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Open Door Mission, 631 W. Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226. To share a memory with the family, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com


 


 

LORRAINE (STUDAKER) CRABTREE INDIANA Lorraine Crabtree, age 78, of Lebanon, Indiana, formerly of Croswell, Michigan died at 1:45 am Tuesday, January 20, 2009, after a short illness at Mulberry Health and Retirement Community. She was born April 26, 1930 in Croswell, Michigan to Fred and Betty (Miller) Studaker. She married Robert Crabtree on February 23, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2000. Lorraine retired on April 28, 1995 from Federal Mogul and was a member of the UAW since 1949. Surviving are three sons; Duane (Lynn) of Frankfort, Indiana, David of Kirklin, Indiana, Dale Crabtree of Lebanon, Indiana, one daughter; Sharon Bell of Mechanicsburg, Indiana, daughter-in-law; Sheryl Crabtree of Frankfort, Indiana, and one sister; Belva Kanaby of Croswell, Michigan, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Crabtree. Funeral Services were held at the Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort, Indiana. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Indiana.

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Laverne Doornbos, 84

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:13 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Laverne C. Doornbos, 84, of Fairview, Ill., formerly of Middleville, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at the Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St., S.E., Grand Rapids.   Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Ill. Visiting is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.stroofuneralhome.com


 


 


 


 

Lois E. Black

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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.


 


 

Lucinda E. McFeeters

Monday, February 2, 2009 1:06 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Lucinda E. McFeeters (Cindy), 87, of Chestnut Ridge, NY,  died peacefully Jan. 15, 2009, after a brief illness.  Cindy was born at home on Dec. 31, 1921, in Putnam County, Ohio, to Bertha (Ellerbrock) Leopold and Ben Leopold.  Among her chores on the family farm, Cindy awoke early to milk cows and drove a large work horse to lift hay into the barn.  As a young woman she ran a drill press for a company that made radio condensers.  Cindy was married on May 18, 1943, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, to Floyd McFeeters, of Defiance, Ohio.  After the war they move to a farm near Jewell, Ohio, where the family grew to four children.  In 1960 the family moved to a farm between Sturgis and Centreville, Mich.  In 1976 Cindy move to LaGrange, Ind.,and then to Wolcottville, Ind., where she lived until moving to Chestnut Ridge in 1996.  Cindy was deeply moved by views of the natural world and loved to cook and share new recipes.  She loved going out with friends and visiting her sisters and brothers, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She loved to drive and travel by train and plane.  Preceding Cindy in death were her ex-husband, Floyd; her brother, Edmund Leopold; and two brothers who died in infancy.  She is survived by brothers Henry Leopold of Defiance, Winfred Leopold of Duluth, Minn.; sisters Margene Ankney, Juanita Reiman and Mary Herder, all of Defiance; her children Roger McFeeters of Raleigh, NC, Sandra Quadri of Chestnut Ridge, NY, Carolyn Bean of Kendallville, Ind., and David McFeeters of Shelburne, Vt.; and grandchildren Joshua McFeeters, Rana Quadri, Reshelle Misak, Rebecca Layman, Ryan Schuler, Benjamin McFeeters, and Elizabeth McFeeters and six great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.  A luncheon will immediately follow in the church hall.  


 


 

MAKARA FELICIA

Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel) 36100 Five Mile Rd. (one mile W. of Farmington Rd.) Friday 3-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. In state St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd. (S. of Five Mile Rd.) Saturday 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass 12 noon. In lieu of flowers donations to the Capuchin Kitchen.


 


 

MARTIN ROBERT LOUIS 

Friday, February 6 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. Funeral Saturday February 7 at 11:00 a.m. also at Sullivan & Son. Burial in Christian Memorial Culture Center. Memorial contributions to the Rivers Edge Fellowship Church, 8500 Plumbrook Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Condolences www.reamergalerfuneralhome.com


 


 

MARY FRANCES SMITH CARSONVILLE Mary Frances Smith, age 85, of Carsonville, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Port Sanilac, Michigan. She was born August 29, 1923 in Palms, Michigan the daughter of the late Edwin and Ella (McLeod) Dillon. She was a lifelong area resident, a 1942 Graduate of Minden City High School and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Sanilac. Mary married Frank G. Smith on May 15, 1943 in Carsonville, he died on September 17, 2001. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1987 after 36 yrs. of service, working at the Sandusky and Carsonville offices and served as Postmaster at Applegate. She is survived by one son; James (Penny) Smith of Sanford, one daughter; Joyce (Larry) Shanks of Carsonville, one brother; Dan (Barbara) Dillon of Port Huron, two sisters; Grace Klaty of Sandusky, Dora Russel of Marysville, 6 grandchildren; Kevin & Lisa Smith, Matthew & Michelle Smith, Kathy & Ray Stone, Kelly & David Schmidt, Kristopher Shanks, Korey Shanks, 8 great grandchildren; Alexandra Smith, Madison Smith, Jacob Hadd, Sawyer Smith, Grace Smith, Mason Smith, Mikayla Shanks, Holli Stone,and special family friends; Don Thomas Sr. and Marlena Boehm. Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by brothers; Bob, Tom, Jack, Jim, Ron and a sister, Margaret. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Fr. Paul Bala officiating. Burial was in the Washington Cemetery in Carsonville. Casketbearers - Kevin Smith, Matthew Smith, Kristopher Shanks, Korey Shanks, David Schmidt and Raymond Stone. Memorial Suggestion to any organization of the donors personal choice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com

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MOHNACH JOHN 

Age 84, February 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Doreen. Dear father of John (Sharon), Dennis (Kathy) and Diane (John) Boley. Dear grandfather of Scott (Jennifer), Lisa, James (Lauren) and Susan. Dear great-grandfather of Chloe, Connor, Jamie and Dante. Dear brother of Helen Mihalko, Bill and the late Anna, Margaret and Mary. Private services have been held. Memorial contributions to St. John Hospice or The Salvation Army. Arrangements by A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods ahpeters.com


 


 

MORRISON VERA MAE 

Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with the Funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Donations to Make A Wish Foundation. Online condolences: www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

Marietta Marie Womack April 13, 1948-Jan. 27, 2009

Marietta M. (Brenke) Womack, age 60, returned to the Lord on January 27, 2009, following a short struggle with liver cancer. Her end came peacefully while surrounded by many of those whom she loved.


 


 

Marietta Marie Womack April 13, 1948-Jan. 27, 2009 #1

Marietta M. (Brenke) Womack, age 60, returned to the Lord on January 27, 2009, following a short struggle with liver cancer. Her end came peacefully while surrounded by many of those whom she loved. 


 


 

Mary A. Manderfield

Saturday, January 31, 2009 3:52 AM 

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Mary A. Manderfield, 83, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2009, at a Green Bay hospital with her family by her side.


 


 

Mary Helen Brown

Monday, February 2, 2009 11:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary Helen Brown, 95, of Camden, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at The Laurels of Coldwater. She was born July 15, 1913. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind.  


 


 

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.


 


 

Marymargaret Warren, 78

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 5:44 PM - ALAN BABBITT 

Marymargaret entered her heavenly home, Monday night, February 2, 2009.  Marymargaret was born December 17, 1930 in Tiffin, Ohio, a daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth (Stuart) Proxmire.  She graduated with an R.N. degree from Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1953.  That same year, she married her husband of 55 years, Kenneth R. Warren, Jr., who survives.  Prior to her retirement, Marymargaret worked at Bronson Hospital and the Simpson Paper Company. She and her husband, along with their four children, served as missionaries in the Middle East for the Reformed Church in America, from 1965 to 1970.  She was a member of Trinity Reformed Church and the Bronson School of Nursing Alumni Association.  Also surviving are four children, Richard (Gail) Warren of Portage, Robin Lee of Portage, Kenneth Christopher (Robin) Warren  of Holland and David (Michelle) Warren of Portage; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph (Betty) Proxmire of Indian Lake, MI, and Deming, NM, James (Lenore) Proxmire of Kalamazoo and John (Connie) Proxmire of Port St. Lucie, FL; several cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Janet (Proxmire) Peterson.  Memorial services will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Trinity Reformed Church, 326 W. Cork St. with Rev. Don De Young officiating.  The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Thursday from 2-4  and 6-8 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, the Alzheimer’s Association or Fountain View of Portage. www.langelands.com.  


 


 

Mildred R. Peters

Sunday, February 1, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mildred Eleanore Rautio Peters died Jan. 29, 2009. She was 94.     Mildred was born on July 8, 1914, in Lead, S.D. Her parents were Emil Rautio and Senja Berg Rautio, who had emigrated from Finland to the United States as teenagers and met in Lead. Mildred lived in Lead and attended school there until she moved with her family to Detroit, Mich. She was a graduate of Detroit Central High School and attended Suomi College in Hancock, Mich. She held jobs with J.L. Hudson’s Department Store, Maccabees Insurance Company, and Jam Handy Productions. On May 8, 1937, she married Earl J. Peters of South Bend, Ind., who had been a classmate at Central High School. She and Earl lived in Detroit, Grosse Pointe City  and Grosse Pointe Woods. They had three sons, Kenneth Earl, David Owen and Richard John. Mildred and Earl joined the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, where Mildred was a loyal choir member and soloist. In 1955 the Peters family moved to Adrian, Mich., where Earl was employed as sales manager for Ace Drill Company. The family joined the Adrian Presbyterian Church and Mildred sang in the choir. She also co-founded the Adrian Women’s Matinee Musical. When Earl retired in 1979, they built a home in Seneca, S.C. There they were both very active in the Seneca Presbyterian Church; Earl until his death in 1994. Mildred sang in the choir until she was 93 years old. She was the founder of the Seneca Matinee Club, a women’s civic organization. In 2007, Mildred was a sojourner at the home of her son, Richard, in Lorain, Ohio. She subsequently moved to the Towne Center in Avon Lake, Ohio, where she lived until her death. Mildred loved music, photography, gardening and sailing. She and Earl were members of Crescent Sail Yacht Club in Grosse Pointe Farms and Devils Lake Yacht Club in Manitou Beach, and they enjoyed weekends and summers at their cottage on Douglas Lake near Levering, Mich. Mildred is predeceased by her husband, Earl J. Peters; sister, Helen Taylor; and brother, Ray Rautio. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth and his wife, Ellen, of Chapin, S.C., David of Whitmore Lake, Mich., and Richard and his wife, Susan, of Lorain, Ohio. Other survivors include five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Crossroads Hospice, 1742 Georgetown Road, Hudson, Ohio 44236 or to the Memorial Garden Fund of the Seneca Presbyterian Church, 115 W.S. First St., Seneca, S.C. 29678. Mildred and Earl created the Memorial Garden, where Earl and others have been laid to rest.  


 


 

Minnie B. Swinson

Minnie joined hands with God on Jan. 26, 2009, after 95 years of life. 


 


 

Modert, Margaret

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NAPTHEN LORRAINE L 

Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Online condolence at www.stephenson-wyman.com 


 


 

Nancy B. Nauta

Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:19 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Nancy B. Nauta, 78, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at her home.  She was born Jan. 17, 1931, in Griffith, Indiana, to Russell and Thelma (Stewart) Blanchard. She was married Aug. 27, 1951, to John Nauta Jr. and he preceded her in death in 1993. Nancy has been a resident of Hillsdale since 1980 and she was a former volunteer for the Health Department for many years. Surviving are two daughters, Nora (Clarence) Kern of Montgomery and Nancy (Jay) Bumpus of Hillsdale; three sons, Keith Nauta of Hillsdale, John (Karen) Nauta of Lake Station, Indiana and Mike (Michelle) Nauta of Hillsdale; nine grandchildren; sister, Sara Hammende of Crown Point, Indiana and brother, John Blanchard of Webster, New York. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Mary and brothers, George and Kenneth. Graveside funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Cambria Cemetery No. 2. There will be no visitation or calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Nancy Q. Werstein Feb. 2, 2009

Nancy Q. Werstein, 74, of Maybee died at 10:55 p.m. Monday in her home. Arrangements by the Liedel chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Maybee. 


 


 

Nathaniel J. "Nate" Herriman

Nathaniel J. "Nate" Herriman, 72, of Charlevoix, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the Charlevoix Area Hospital.


 


 

Nye, Dale B. *

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Olive M. Sturgis

Saturday, January 31, 2009 1:58 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Olive M. Sturgis, 93, of Wolcottville, Ind., died Jan. 29, 2009, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. Monday until service time at 3 p.m. Monday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange.  


 


 

Opal M. Riker

Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Opal Mae Riker, 61, of Litchfield, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor.  She was born Feb. 13, 1947 in Van Wert, Ohio to Gerald and Vivian (March) Ditto and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1965. Opal was a dedicated homemaker and loved canning, crocheting, handcrafts and corresponding with her numerous pen pals. She will be remembered by many area children as a wonderful baby-sitter. Opal will be sadly missed by her husband, John Riker, whom she married Feb. 12, 1965; three daughters, Teala (Robert) Stem of Osseo, Misty Riker of Litchfield, Rebecka (Phil) Music of Litchfield; one son, John Paul (Katrina) Riker of Litchfield; one sister, Lori (Dale) Cowan of Allen; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her parents, one half-sister and two half-brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Litchfield. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association are suggested.  


 


 

PETERSEN RODNEY MARIUS 

at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 3-8p.m. Memorials appreciated to NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, MD 21275-9155. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

PIERNICK IRENE C 

will be at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Dearborn Chapel, 22546 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral will be held Friday, February 6th, 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 N. Military, Dearborn, MI 48124, followed by a luncheon at the church. Interment will follow, at Glen Eden Cemetery, 35667 W. 8 Mile Rd., Livonia. Contributions may be made in Irene's name to Christ Episcopal Church of Dearborn. howepeterson.com


 


 

POPP MINERVA 

at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Saracusta 7 p.m. Memorials appreciated to St. John the Baptist Church. Obituary & Condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

PRAKKEN JOHN COOK 

11 a.m.-noon, Memorial Service 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice, Office of Dev, P O Box 995 Ann Arbor, MI 48106.


 


 

PURVIN CHARLES L 

Thursday 3-8 p.m. with Mason Service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com 


 


 

Paul William Hedrick June 14, 1926-Jan. 28, 2009

Paul William Hedrick, age 82, of Monroe, died January 28, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Friends may call on Saturday from 12 noon until funeral services at 5 p.m. at the Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave., Monroe.


 


 

Philip J. Sandula Dryden Philip J. Sandula, 73, a long-time resident of Dryden, died peacefully early Saturday morning, surrounded by the love of his family. Philip was born October 27, 1935, in Detroit, the son of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Brenner) Sandula. He served our country honorably in the U.S. Army. Philip was united in marriage to his beloved, Linda, on September 21, 1957 in Zion United Church of Christ in Fraser. The couple, who grew up and first resided in Fraser, made their home in Dryden in 1978. They lived a true love story. Philip worked for General Motors for 32 years as the Superintendant of Manufacturing Engineering at General Motors Powertrain in Warren. He owned and operated S & S Tool and Machine Inc. for over 25 years. Philip was a Past Master Masion, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and Shriner, belonging last in the Metamora-Hadley Lodge. He also belonged to the Minneapolis-Moline Tractor Club. From watches to antique tractors, Philip was quite

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Phillip H. Wilson

Friday, January 30, 2009 8:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Phillip H. Wilson, 58, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center.  He was born May 25, 1950 in Camden to James and Mildred (Smith) Wilson, he survives. Graveside funeral services for Phillip Wilson will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. There will be no visitation or calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit ww.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Phoebe K. Nyman

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 3:46 AM 

PHELPS, Wis. -- Phoebe K. Nyman, 82, of Phelps, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Aspirus Lillian E. Kerr Nursing Home in Phelps.


 


 

Phyllis L. (Lipka)

Phyllis L. (Lipka) Dunham, 61, of Richardson, Texas, formerly of Dundee, died Wednesday.


 


 

Plotner, Betty D. (Irwin) *

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RIZK DR ROBERT K 

begins at church 10:30 a.m. Memorial tributes to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com 


 


 

ROFFEY LOIS H 

Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Service Thursday 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. 


 


 

RUSSELL A. SARLES CLIFFORD Russell A. Sarles, age 92, a life long resident of Clifford, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Covenant Health Care Hospital in Saginaw. He was born March 15, 1916 in Silverwood, son to the late Ross and Greta (Murray) Sarles. He married Martha Friday, February 21, 1942 in Marlette. Russell drove truck for Millington Screw Company for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Silverwood United Methodist Church and a 55 year member of the Burlington Township Fire Department. Russell served as Mayor of Clifford and council member of the Village of Clifford and served on the Burlington Township Board of review for many years. He also worked for the D.P.W. in Clifford, was a member of the Clifford I.O.O.F. and served on the West Burlington Cemetery Board. He is survived by his wife Martha of Clifford, three sons; Gary (Sharon) Sarles of Clifford, Melvin Sarles of Port Austin, Darrel (Loretta) Sarles of Kingston, three brothers; Hilton Sarles of Luzerne, Neil (Alma) Sarles of Silverwood, Larry (MayBelle) Sarles of Gladwin, one sister; Wilma Hendrick of Reedsville, PA, 16 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Arnold and Dean and sister Leta Friday. Funeral services were held at Silverwood United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Hutchinson officiating. Internment was in West Burlington Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to the Burlington Township Fire Department. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, www.marshfuneral.com

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RYAN JOANN 

"JODY" Age 73, passed away suddenly in Houston's Ben Taub hospital on January 19, 2009 of an aneurysm. JoAnn was born on April 4, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Margaret and John Crippen. JoAnn was previously married to Larry Ryan and for the last 10 years enjoyed Len Baranski's companionship. After JoAnn retired from First Federal Savings and Loan, she summered in Michigan and wintered on Galveston, Texas. JoAnn enjoyed dancing, traveling, playing cards with her friends, attending St. Anne's Episcopal Church (MI) and volunteering at the Marine Corp League (TX) Events. Surviving relatives include sons Eric (and Janet) and James (and Lori); her three grandchildren; Emily, Gabby and Noah, sister and brother; Caroline and John, sister-in-law; Franny and family, cousins; Debbie, Tom, Diane and Kevin, and the Baranski family. We will all remember her smile, laughter, helping hands, and enthusiasm for life. JoAnn brightened our lives and will be deeply missed. Memorial Services will be held in the spring when the flowers bloom. For more information contact either Eric at 248-808-2559 or eryan@bhamintroy.com or James at 602-510-3617 or jryan26@cox.net


 


 

Raymond Angelo Sebetto April 27, 1929-Jan. 27-2009

Raymond Angelo Sebetto passed away peacefully on January 27th 2009, surrounded by his family and friends till the end. He was born April 27, 1929 to Peter A. and Catherine (Cahill) Sebetto in Toledo, Ohio. 


 


 

Robbie Moore

Robbie Moore, age 44, of Sidney, died unexpectedly on Monday Feb. 2, 2009 at his home. 


 


 

Robert "Bob" Le Roy Demerly Brown City Robert "Bob" Le Roy Demerly, 78, of Brown City for 5 years (formerly of Lapeer) passed away Saturday (January 31, 2009). He was born October 25, 1930, in Benzonia, Mich., to Jake and Lottie (Richter) Demerly. He married Harriett Leigh Delaney on January 27, 1951 in Lapeer. Rev. Hemmingway officiated the ceremony. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1950 and later in the reserves. He was a U.S. Postal carrier for 25 years, retiring November 2, 1990. Bob worked all 25 years out of the Lapeer Post Office. For the past few years, Bob delivered prescriptions for Memphis Drugs - a job that he enjoyed very much. He is survived by his wife, Harriett Demerly of Brown City; children, Cheri Kay (David) Smith of Metamora, Perry (Blanca) Demerly of Monroe, Daryl (Julie) Demerly of Mayville, Susan (Rick) Cook of Erie, Mich.; brothers, Gail (Shirley) Demerly of Davison, Ronald (Judy) Demerly of Lapeer; many nieces and nephews. He was preced

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Robert Bell

BELL - Mr. Robert Bell, age 67, of Grand Rapids. Visitation to be held on Friday, February 6, 2009, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, with a Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m. A complete obituary will be published later. Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes 453-8263. Heritage Funeral Home


 


 

Robert J. Miller

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:51 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Robert J.(Bob) Miller, age 89, of Burr Oak, passed away, Sunday, Feb. l, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, after several months of failing health.  Bob was born Aug. 3, 1919, in Three Rivers, a son of the late Kirby and Verna (Replogle) Miller.  Bob grew up in Three Rivers, moving to Burr Oak after his marriage in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Grimes from June of 1944 to January of 1946, during World War II.  On June 8, 1941, he married Norma R. Baldwin in Burr Oak. She preceded him in death on Feb.17, 2008. Bob had owned and operated the former Miller’s Grocery Store in Burr Oak from 1942 to 1986, when it closed. He had been an active member of the  Burr Oak Fire Department for over 60 years.  Early in life he had played fast pitch softball, was an avid bowler, had been a member of the Burr Oak Board of education for over 20 years, where he had served as president.  He is survived by daughter, Sandy (Allen) Hoopingarner of Burr Oak; a son, Wayne (Karen) Miller of Union City; five grandchildren, Scott (Laurie) Gotshall of Las Vegas, Nev., Jan (Tod) Schipper of Colon, Rob (Kem) Hoopingarner of Vicksburg, Steve (Jaymie) Miller of Wyoming and Matt Miller of Burlington; four great-grandchildren, Tyler and Megan Schipper and Regan and Peyton Hoopingarner; and several nieces and nephews.  Bob was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Virginia Miller; three brothers, Paul (Spud), Clarence (Hap) and Ray Miller; and five sisters. Gladys Ward, Eilleene Katz, Eunice Tessin, Helen Hughey and Doris Withers. The family will receive relatives and friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral Services celebrating the life of Robert J. Miller will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Karen Nachtigall of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Union City officiating.  Burial will follow at South Colon Cemetery, with Military Honors conferred by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.   If desired, the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Bob to the Burr Oak Community Foundation.


 


 

Robert Kresge Feb. 3, 2009

Robert Kresge, 71, of Toledo, formerly of Temperance, died this morning at Arbors of Sylvania. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance.


 


 

Robert Moore, 84

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 5:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Robert Moore, age 84, of Holland, formerly of Homewood, IL, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Lakeside Vista. Robert was born in Chicago, IL, and retired from La Salle Steel Co. in Hammond, IN. He moved to Douglas, MI, in 2000 and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Loretta Moore, in 1994. Surviving are his children, Robert Bruce Moore of North Miami Beach, FL, and Catherine and Steven Ulstad of Holland; grandchildren, Melissa and Matthew Stachel of Findlay, OH, and Carolyn Ulstad of Holland; sister, Marilyn Cooper of Huntley, IL; sister-in-law, Margaret Toomey of Boca Raton, FL; and nephews and nieces. Memorial services will be held at a later date. No visitation is scheduled. Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, or Hospice of Holland. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Downtown Chapel, Holland, MI. For more information and an online registry, visit www.lifestorynet.com.  


 


 

Ronald Sharrard Jr.

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Ruth L. Anderson

Monday, February 2, 2009 2:16 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Ruth L. Anderson, 84, of 612 E. McLeod Ave., Ironwood, died Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2009, in Ironwood. 


 


 

Ruth Puffer

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:39 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Ruth Puffer, age 93, of Mason died Feb. 1, 2009. She was born March 19, 1915, in Holloway, the daughter of Ted and Lena (Pocklington) LaBounty. On Dec. 24, 1936, she married Ray Puffer in Tecumseh. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1997. Ruth was a graduate of County Normal and Eastern Michigan University. She retired from the Tecumseh Public Schools in 1980.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mason and a former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh. Ruth was a member of Chapter AJ-PEO and Mason Woman’s Club. In addition to her husband Ray, she was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, Mary, and sister, June Pichler. She is survived by two children, Dr. Raymond L. (Kathleen) Puffer of Victorville, Calif., and Miriam (Robert) Sybrandy of Lansing; four grandchildren, Ted and Faith Anne Puffer and Thomas Sybrandy   and Sarah (Mark) Genovese; sister, Ellen (Clif) Stitt of Jackson, and two brothers, Raymond LaBounty of Townsend, Tenn., and Donald LaBounty of Ellenton, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh, with the Rev. William Pinches of the First Presbyterian Church of Mason officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visit­ation will be on Thursday beginning at 12 p.m. at the church, 211 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Mason Stained Glass Window Fund. Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be made online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

SCHANDEVEL JEAN MARILYN (NEE GIANANTONI) 

Wednesday 2 -4 and 6 - 8 p.m., Keehn Funeral Home, 706 W . Main, Brighton; Funeral Mass and luncheon Thursday 10:30 a.m. St. Patrick's Church, Brighton


 


 

SCHNEIDER ROBERT G 

"BOB" Age 92, February 2, 2009. Husband of the late Betty ('91). Loving father of Mary Jo McLellan. Dear grandfather of Jessica and Daniel McLellan. Dear brother of Mary Petoskey. Visit Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of service 1:00 p.m. at The Fisher Funeral Home 24501 Five Mile (between Beech Daly and Telegraph) Redford Twp. 313-535-3030. Memorial contributions suggested to Plymouth Elks Major Projects.


 


 

SHAW IRENE BALL

Thursday 10 a.m. until service 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials may be made to the Young Home for the Elderly, 3900 E 9 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48091. 


 


 

SMOKOVITZ IRENE E

Age 88, February 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Dear mother of Anthony Jr., Timmothy (Frances) and Dale (Margaret). Grandmother of Holly, Elizabeth and Mary. Memorial visitation Friday 12 noon until a 1 p.m. Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.


 


 

STRAKA FRANCES M 

Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Thursday 9 a.m. until time of 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 12509 19 Mile Rd. (W. of Schoenherr). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen are appreciated. Please share memories with the family at their "On line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com


 


 

Shirley Rusnell

Shirley Rusnell, age 73, of Ionia, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2009., 


 


 

Sister Forster, O.P.

Monday, February 2, 2009 10:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Sister Marie Rachel Forster, died on Jan. 30, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich. She was 93 years of age and in the 74th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Marie Rachel was born in Detroit, Mich., to Joseph and Julianne (Grohman) Forster. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Adrian, Mich., and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Latin from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, Mich., and a Master of Arts Degree in Latin from DePaul University in Chicago, Ill. Sister spent 47 years ministering in education in Detroit, Berkley, and Royal Oak, Mich.; Chicago and Harvey, Ill.; Winslow, Ariz.; and Nassau, Bahamas. She ministered at the Wing Lake Development Center in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., for three years as a Foster Grandparent. She was a Library Aide at the Royal Oak Library for one year, and Outreach Aide at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center for two years. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 1995. Sister Marie Rachel is survived by a sister, Agnes Forster of New Port Richey, Fla. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221.


 


 

Sister Morence, O.P.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:40 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Sister Irene Morence, formerly known as Sister John Marie Morence, died on Feb. 1, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich. She was 94 years of age and in the 75th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Irene was born in Owosso, Mich., to John and Mary (Gieski) Morence. She graduated from St. Paul High School in Owosso, Mich., and received a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in French from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, and a Master of Arts Degree in Spanish from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Sister spent 36 years ministering in education in Chicago, Rockford and St. Charles, Ill.; West Palm Beach, Fla.; Royal Oak, Detroit, Lansing and Adrian, Mich., and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Sister ministered in four Congregation schools: Aquinas High School in Chicago, St. Dominic College in St. Charles, Ill., Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, and Colegio Santo Domingo in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She was Treasurer at St. Dominic College in St. Charles, Ill., from 1966-1970. Sister was Financial Aid Program Director at Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian from 1970 to 1989. She used her secretarial skills at INAI Studio in Adrian from 1989 to 1994. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 1994. Sister Irene is survived by a sister, Margaret Conley of Owosso, Mich. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sr. Margretta Morence, also an Adrian Dominican Sister. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221.


 


 

Stiles, Edlah Rose *

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THORPE DANNY LEE 

Thursday 2-9 p.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. Onlineguestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com 


 


 

Terry L. Mickem

Saturday, January 31, 2009 2:05 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Terry L. Mickem, 66, of LaGrange, Ind.,  died Jan. 29, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, where services are at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.  


 


 

Thelma Nienhuis, 96

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 5:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Thelma M. Nienhuis, age 96, of Holland, passed away on Monday February 2, 2009 in Resthaven Care Center. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Holland where she was part of the Women's Society and Circle Groups. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Nienhuis, in 1983; and her sister, Loraine Elferdink of Naples, Florida. She is survived by her two daughters, Nancie (Maurice) Vander Haar of Duluth, GA, and Barbara (Wayne) Stuetzer of Hinsdale, IL; her two grandchildren, Wendy Vander Haar and Douglas Stuetzer; and her sister-in-law, Lois Nienhuis of Holland. Funeral services will be on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th Street with Rev. J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald officiating. Visitation will be  on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 29 East 9th Street and on Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Downtown Chapel, www.lifestorynet .com.  


 


 

Thomas Kapenga, 88

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Thomas Kapenga, 88, of Holland, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Holland Hospital. Services are 1 p.m today at Noordeloos Christian Reformed Church, 4055 112th Ave. Burial will be in Noordeloos Cemetery. Arrangements by Lakeshore Memorial Services.  www.lakeshorememorial.com


 


 

Toivo Katajamaki

Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:26 AM 

ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Toivo Katajamaki, 95, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit.


 


 

VALDEZ ELAINE MARIE 

Thursday 3-9 p.m., Scripture reading at 7 p.m., at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. Prayers will be held Friday at the Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Louise Church, celebrated by Fr. Dennis Nowinski. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Online condolences can be sent to: www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

VOETSCH PHYLLIS H 

Thursday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).


 


 

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Viola Catherine Cauley

Monday, February 2, 2009 10:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Viola Catherine Cauley, age 82, of Onsted passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at her daughter’s home in Saline. Viola was born in 1926 in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Bertha Lusty. She graduated from St. Michael’s in Flint in 1944. Viola married Robert E. Cauley on April 30, 1955, in Flint.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2005. Viola was a homemaker, having raised eight children whom she was very proud of.  She was a member of the St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church in the Irish Hills and an active Republican Party member. Viola is survived by her eight children, Patrick Earl (Vicki) Cauley II of St. Petersburg, Fla., Diane (Danny) Bragg of Saline, Elizabeth (Tedd) Bergeron of Ridgeway, Matthew (Lesa) Cauley of Saline, Frederick (Kimberly) Cauley of Brighton, Madeline (Tony) Valdez of Adrian, Michele (Michael) Wehr of Belleville and Ernie Cauley of Onsted; 38 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Doris Jean; and two brothers, Charles and John Lusty. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Church in the Irish Hills with the Rev. Father Carl Simon officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m., at the Purse Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Viola Cauley

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:43 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Viola Catherine Cauley, age 82, of Onsted went to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Viola was born on June 30, 1926, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Bertha Lusty. She graduated from St. Michael’s in Flint in 1944. Viola married Robert E. Cauley on April 30, 1955, in Flint.  After celebrating 50 years of marriage together, Robert preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2005. Viola was a homemaker, having raised eight children whom she was very proud of. She was an active member of the St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church in the Irish Hills. For more than 10 years, she has belonged to a group that has met (at the home of her good friend Lorretta Lambaugh) the 13th of the month to pray the Rosary.  She prayed the Rosary of the Devine Chaplet at her home daily. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society. Viola is survived by her eight children, Patrick Earl (Vicki) Cauley II of St. Petersburg, Fla., Diane (Danny) Bragg of Saline, Elizabeth (Tedd) Bergeron of Ridgeway, Matthew (Lesa) Cauley of Saline, Frederick (Kimberly) Cauley of Brighton, Madeline (Tony) Valdez of Adrian, Michele (Michael) Wehr of Belleville and Ernie Cauley of Onsted; 38 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Doris Jean, and two brothers, Charles and John Lusty. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at the St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Church in the Irish Hills with the Rev. Father Carl Simon officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m., at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic Shrine Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted.


 


 

Virginia C. Zuercher

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 2:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Virginia C. Zuercher passed away Jan. 27, 2009, at her daughter’s home in South Haven, Mich. Virginia was born in Mendon to Neil and Elizabeth (Stoll) Sweet. She received her master’s degree in counseling from Western Michigan University. Virginia worked as a high school teacher and counselor for Sturgis Public Schools. During her career, she married Roger Zuercher, also a teacher at Sturgis Public Schools, at the Unitarian Church in Ft. Wayne, Ind. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Roger Zuercher of Sturgis; daughters, Marsha Corey of South Haven and Shari (Ed) Waffle of Southfield, Mich.; grandchildren, Max Corey and Logan Elizabeth Corey of South Haven; and a brother, Paul Sweet of Lake Placid, Fla. No services are scheduled at this time. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com. The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven.  


 


 

WEAVER-HUDSON PASTOR JOHN 

Born on August 10, 1958 in Detroit to Louis Hudson and his wife, Kathleen (nee Weaver). He was adopted into the family of God by the washing of holy baptism on December 10, 1969. John was an avid student all of his life. He attended elementary and secondary schools in Oak Park and Birmingham. He received a B.A. in German and Religion from Oberlin College in 1979, an M. Div. from the seminary program at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Ind. in 1984, an M.A. in classical languages from Loyola University in 1996 and a Doctor of Theology Degree from the University of Zululand in South Africa in 2008. After his graduation from the seminary in 1984, he served as Pastor at UCC Congregational and Baptist churches in Ohio and Illinois. For confessional reasons, he applied for and was accepted by colloquy into the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in 2001. As part of the colloquy process, he attended a semester at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wis. and also served as vicar/pastoral assistant at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wis. and at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Livonia. In 2002, the Lord called him to serve as pastor of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hartford, where he served faithfully for the rest of his days. On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, the Lord in his wisdom and love took the soul of Pastor Weaver-Hudson from this vale of tears to himself in heaven. He is survived by his parents. His time on earth was 50 years, 5 months and 17 days. The Christian funeral service to honor Pastor Weaver-Hudson's life will take place at 1 p.m.; Monday, February 2 at the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 205 Bennett Avenue, Hartford. Pastor Paul S. Naumann will serve as officiant. His remains will be interred at Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit, where they wait for the sure and certain resurrection to eternal life in Christ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in John's name be made to the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church. The family has entrusted the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, with handling the arrangements. CALVIN FUNERAL HOME, 8 East Main Street; P.O. Box 96, Hartford, Michigan 49057. Phone: (269) 621-4101.


 


 

WILLIAMS MICHELE 

Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Service Friday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).


 


 

WOLF WAYNE A 

Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Thursday 1-8 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (btwn. Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Friday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 25605 Ann Arbor Tr. (btwn. Inkster & Telegraph). In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the family.


 


 

Wells W. Beebe

Friday, January 30, 2009 8:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Wells W. Beebe, age 92, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1917 in Rome Center to Charles  and Mable (Wells) Beebe. He was married April 20, 1941 in Adrian to Donna Baragar and she survives. Wells was a 1935 graduate of Adrian High School and was the former owner of Hillsdale Cartage Company. He was a member of College Baptist Church and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was an avid deer hunter and ice fisherman. Surviving besides his wife, Donna are a son, Bill Beebe of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Sharon (John) Flowers of Crystal Falls, Mich.; two brothers, Weldon (Alice) Beebe and Donald (Evelyn) Beebe both of Adrian; and a grandson, Jake Flowers of Seward, Alaska. Wells was preceded in death by his parents, twin daughters, Katherine and Shirley, and a brother Wayne. Funeral services for Wells W. Beebe will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Jason Mekelburg officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the College Baptist Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

William Terry Clifford

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YORK MARILYN R 

age 81 of Wixom died February 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Guy (Diane) of Wixom, Carol of Milford Township and the late Mark. Grandmother of Neal (Claudia) York and their son Ricardo of Royal Oak; Alyson (Chris) Beaudoin and their daughter Kailey of Tampa, Florida, and Amanda York of Baltimore. Sister of Carol Meyer of Rochester Hills and her five daughters and their families. She was President of the Detroit Area Sigma Kappa Alumni Association for several terms which lead to leadership positions and multiple terms as President of the Detroit Area Panhellenic Society. During her life in St Clair Shores Marilyn was active with the Jaycees. Funeral from Lutheran Church of the Shepherd King, 5300 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield (at Middlebelt Rd.) Friday 11 a.m. (In state 10 a.m). Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 Blocks South of Maple Rd) Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. Memorials may be given in her name to the Lutheran Church of the Shepherd King or the American Cancer Society.


 


 

YURICH JOHN ROY 

February 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear father of Gregory (Betty), Gary (Janie), Chris (Michael) Montgomery, Mark (Jill), Janet (Craig) Rose, Carole (Jim) McMicking, Ruth, Kim Downey, Mark Johnson and the late David Johnson. Sister of Donna Navetta. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from the chapel of the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (West of Lilley Rd.). Family will receive visitors Friday 1-8 p.m. Memory Service Friday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The American Lung Association, 25900 Greenfield, Suite #401, Oak Park, MI 48237. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com


 


 

ZUROFF DR ARNOLD 

Beloved husband of Nechama and the late Joanne. Dearest father of Sheryl (Rabbi Eric) Krohner, Jerome (Lori) Zuroff, Dr. David (Miriam) Zuroff, Dr. Michael (Cheryl) Zuroff and Rabbi Raffie (Sherri). Loving brother of Sheron Docks. Also survived by many loving grandchildren. Services were held Monday at the HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Interment Beth Tefilo Cemetery.

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