ABEL NORMAN |
Beloved husband of 64 years to Thelma Abel. Dear father of Kerry Abel and the late Martin Abel. Also survived and loved by devoted friend Howard Gourwitz and his son Jake Gourwitz. Brother of Gerald Abel and the late Isadore Abel. Brother-in-law of Belle Abel and the late Marcia Abel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. SERVICES 12:30 P.M. THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. |
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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. |
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. |
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 |
BRINKER DOROTHEA J |
February 3, 2009, age 77. Loving wife of the late John. Mother of John, Jr. Beloved grandmother of Lauren and Brian. |
BUCKLEY ROY H |
Saturday 1:00 p.m. until the time of Masonic Service at 3:00 p.m., at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R., Hazel Park. Donations to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707. |
Shaifer, Barbara A. (McWhorter) of London Twp., MI, 66, passed away on February 2, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with her family by her side. |
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Beckie Bachelor Rensel, 48, of Harbor Springs, passed on Feb. 3, 2009. |
Bernice O. (Bunnie) Peterson, 80, of Sunrise, Fla., passed away, supported by the love of her family, on Jan. 31. A kind, gentle mother and homemaker for most of her life, Bunnie enjoyed bowling, golf... |
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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. |
SMITH, Bobby Joe - Age 78, of Swartz Creek, died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 1PM Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. JD Landis officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11-2 and 5-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Swartz Creek United Methodist Church. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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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, age 26, of White House, Texas, formerly of Gladwin, passed away on Jan. 31, 2009, unexpectedly at his home in Texas. |
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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. |
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CADWELL THEODORE G |
Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home, 2624 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit. |
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 |
CYGAN DOLORES MARIE |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7:00 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (between Middlebelt and Merriman) Livonia. Funeral service Friday 1 p.m. at the funeral home, proceeding to St. Hedwig Cemetery (Dearborn Heights) for Committal Service. Memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure c/o Karmanos Cancer Institute. |
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 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, 66, of Monroe died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
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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.   |
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 |
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DAWSON LYNNE JANE |
59, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Arbor Hospice. Lynne was born July 22, 1949 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the middle child of Christian and Virginia (Ralph) Reinhardt. On June 8, 1996, Lynne married Dr. Michael Dawson of Adrian in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Mike, two wonderful sons, from a previous marriage, Jonathan (Jaclyn) Nicols of Ann Arbor; and Jay Nicols of Royal Oak; her mother Virginia Reinhardt, an older brother, Chris (Robolyn) Reinhardt and a younger sister Amy (Scott) Cameron. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews; and many dear and loving friends, including Pam Threet and Cindi Gray who accompanied Lynne to many appointments. She was preceded in death by her father, Christian Reinhardt. A memorial service for Lynne will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Lumen Ecclesiae Chapel at Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan, with Sister Peg Albert, OP officiating. Friends may visit the family at the chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the service. You may also sign the register book or leave condolences at, . Contributions in memory of Lynne may be made to Hospice of Lenawee for their Residence Campaign or P.E.O. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian, Michigan. |
DUNCAN SHIRLEY M |
will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a Memorial Service will immediately follow on Friday, February 6, in the Mueller Funeral Home in Lostant. Shirley was born on May 14, 1932 in Detroit to Frank R. and Mildred (Griffith) Brown. She was a graduate of Michigan State University where she met Dean and married him on May 2, 1953. She was strongly connected to her community including: started a nursery school and Deacon at her local church, president of the PTA and active in Goodwill. Shirley is survived by her husband; three daughters, Trina C. Duncan (Stuart W. Rose, Ph.D.) of Poquoson, VA, Michele S. Jones (Richard Rassey) of Clinton Twp., MI, and Heather D. (Mark) Simpson of Park Ridge, IL; and 2 grandchildren, Evan and Clark Simpson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shirley M. Duncan Memorial Fund, c/o Illini State Bank, P.O. Box 206, Lostant, Il 61334. Due to her longtime dedication to children and Lostant the funds will support Lostant's playground renovation. The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com |
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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.   |
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 |
Delores Mae Petrangelo, age 79, of Monroe passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Clare Bridge of Monroe; she had been in declining health for about 1 year.Delores was born on July 31, 1929 to the late Irving and Anna (Kregel) Sortor. |
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 L. Valasek, age 57 years, of Petersburg, MI died Tuesday, February 3, 2009, in his home. Born Sept. 7, 1951, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Frank and Collette (Lammers) Valasek. |
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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. |
Donna Marie Hammar Shull, 87, of Allen Park, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 29th, at Applewood Nursing Home in Woodhaven. |
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Dorothy Rose Kee, 81, of Vernon, Fla., died Jan. 9, 2009, at her home. Arrangements were by the Peel Funeral Home of Bonifay, Fla. |
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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. |
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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.   |
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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, 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. |
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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 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, 94, of Newport died at 1:05 this morning at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home. |
Elizabeth Sarah "Betty" Maveal, age 91, of Monroe, MI passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 2:05 AM at Alice Lorraine Care Center in Monroe where she resided for the past 5 years. |
FALINSKI MICHAEL J |
Age 67 of Pinckney, MI. American Axle retiree. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving father of Joseph (Christine). Dear brother of Lawrence (Beverly). Grandfather of Jack and Adam. His parents, Peter & Stella and brother Stephen precede him in death. Visit Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 12-3 and 5-8 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church. Instate 10 a.m. Please leave a Message of Comfort to Michael's family by calling 877-231-7900 or visit and sign his guestbook at: |
FICEK RAYMOND |
Friday 2-8 p.m. with Wyandotte Veteran Honor Guard Service 7 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service 8 p.m. at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, (River Rouge Chapel), 10783 W. Jefferson, River Rouge, Michigan. |
FLOER MARY ELLEN |
Friday 11 - 2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake, 157 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contribution may be made to Beaumont Hospice, 1200 Stephenson Highway, Troy, MI 48083. Light a candle and share a memory at |
FLUARY JOSEPH W |
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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. |
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Frances (Kondrat) Bobowski, 93, of Boyne Falls, died Feb. 1, 2009. |
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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 |
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Frank Alvin Ecker, 84, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Jan. 29, 2009, at his home. He was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Kalamazoo, Mich., a son to the late Ray and Elva (Schermerhorn) Ecker. Frank was a lifelong resident of the Sturgis area and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1942. On Sept. 5, 1947, he married Vera Strang in Goshen, Ind. Frank was a television and radio repairman and had worked for several local stores. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sturgis and the Jack Johnston Chapter #88 Disabled American Veterans. Frank was proud to have served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corp earning the rank of corporal. While stationed in Japan he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He loved fishing and enjoyed hunting, camping and wood carving. Frank was a people person and truly enjoyed visiting and talking to others. He often times said you can learn a lot from other people all you need to do is listen. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Vera; one daughter, Tamara (Douglas) Drenth of Kalamazoo; one son, Ray (Laura) Ecker of Newaygo; son-in-law, Dennis Griffith of Gilbert, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Evan Griffith, Bethany Griffith, Nathan (Heather) Ecker, Lucas (Kara) Veldt, Brianne Veldt and Anna Veldt; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Robin Griffith; and one brother, George Ecker. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Sturgis where a memorial service celebrating the life of Frank Ecker will begin at 11: a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. James Bender will officiate. Full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Ecker’s memory consider the Sturgis Salvation Army 105 N. Fourth St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Hospice of Sturgis, P.O. Box 126, Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.tributes.com.   |
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Frank J. Pieper, Jr. |
Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
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. |
GOODWIN JEAN K |
Thursday 2-8 p.m. Memorial tributes suggested to Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 18871 Comstock, Livonia, MI 48152. |
GRAFF VIRGINIA L |
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Gail P. Garver, 70, passed away at her home in Gladwin on Jan. 27, 2009. |
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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. |
• Viola D. Grams, 94, of Ludington, died Feb. 3. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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HAAPANIEMI NANCY ROBERTS |
Age 85. Died January 30, 2009, of Farmington. Wife of the late Lester Haapaniemi. Mother of John (Pat), Martha (Renzo) and Peter (Sue). Grandmother of Peter (Becca), Eliza, Casey, Paul, Jill, Sam and Eric. Sister of Gretchen and Mary. Good friend to many in Dearborn, Farmington and across the country. Member of US Navy (WAVES), board member of Dearborn Orchestral Society, board member of Dearborn Historical Commission, founding member of Dearborn Canoeing and Punting Society. Active in the Women's Association for the Dearborn Orchestral Society, UM Alumni Club of Dearborn, Sew & Tell. Enjoyed camping, canoeing, history, opera, lunch with friends, the cabin up north, painting, sailing, dinner parties, travel, Lake Michigan and her grandchildren. Memorial service 12 noon (visitation after 11 a.m.) Saturday, February 7th at Thayer Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. West of Farmington Rd.). Suggested memorials: Angela Hospice, Livonia; Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Traverse City. |
HAGAN HOWLETT G |
"BUD" of Farmington Hills, February 3, 2009. Loving husband of the late Betty (2002); cherished father of William (Dianne), Brad (Liz), Brian (Frieda); Dear brother of Lindy Behler; beloved grandfather of eight and great grandfather of six. A Memorial Service will be held 4 p.m. today at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (between 9-10 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Memorial tributes suggested to the Alzhiemer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076. heeney-sundquist.com |
HALL DAVID |
age 64, January 29, 2009. Father of Katherine Navin and Benjamin Hall. Companion of Marley King. Service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorials to Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait St., Detroit, MI 48207-3410. A. J. Desmond & Sons 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at |
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HENES KATHLEEN SULLIVAN |
Formerly of Grosse Pointe passed away on Monday, February 2 after a brief illness at age 91. She was active in the Christ Child Society in Detroit, a Catholic charitable organization devoted to helping disadvantaged children. She was elected president in 1975, and served two terms. In 1980, she was named their Woman of the Year. She moved to Phoenix in 1982 with her husband following his retirement. She organized a Phoenix chapter of the Christ Child Society in 1984 and served two terms as their first president. She saw the Society grow from a handful of dedicated women to a dynamic organization of more than 250 members. In 1997, she was awarded the Mary Virginia Merrick Award in recognition of her outstanding service to the Christ Child Society in Phoenix. Her husband preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Susan de Queljoe and Martha (David) Fogler, both of Scottsdale; and two sons, Stephen D. (Julia) of Birmingham, MI and R. Peers Henes (Beverly) of Phoenix; a sister Mrs. Kenneth (Mary) Cardwell of Berkeley, CA; a brother, William J. (Lois) Sullivan of Phoenix, and 11 grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Child Society, 4633 N. 54th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 11001 N. 40th Street, Phoenix. |
HENRY GERTRUDE |
Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Judy Bruder, Robert (Joyce) and David. Grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three. Family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 6, 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. Funeral Saturday, Feb. 7, In-State 10 a.m. until time of 11:00 a.m. service at Christ Our Savior Church, 14175 Farmington, Livonia, MI 48154. Please leave the family a message at: |
HILLIARD STRATFORD S |
February 2, age 88. Loving husband of Gwendolyn Russell Hilliard for 60 years. Father of Pamela Hilliard Owens (Keith), Amy Hilliard, Gloria Mayfield Banks (Ken), Wendy Hilliard Mensah (Robert), twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family Hour: Friday, February 6, 5-7 p.m.; visitation 1-9 p.m. Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 West McNichols, Detroit. Funeral: Saturday, February 7, Grace Episcopal Church, 1926 Virginia Park. Family Hour, Alpha and Lions presentation 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Funeral Service starts at noon. http://strathilliard.wordpress.com |
HUNT DAVID N |
1 p.m. until time of service. Memorial tributes suggested to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home |
HURST MAXINE |
Age 90, February 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Edward and Robert (Donna) Hurst and Dorine (Dennis) Leland. Dear grandmother of Brian, Kathy, Dennis, Dawn, Bob and Theresa. Great grandmother of Sara, Nicole, Jack, Charlie, Thomas and Rachel. A Memorial Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday at 1 p.m. with visitation from 12-1 p.m. Share a memory of Maxine at www.rggrharris.com |
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 |
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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 T. Ross, 85, of Petoskey and formerly of Saginaw, died Feb. 2, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Hugo P. Bagozzi, 86, passed away Feb. 1, 2009, at Oakwood Hospital. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
INGRAM JAMES BONNELL |
of Clinton Township died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning on January 23, 2009 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Bereth (nee Nadeau). Loving father of Mark, Keith (Lucy), Brian, Jeanne, Christopher (Kathy) and Amy. Dear brother of the late MaryEllen (the late George) Findling, Thomas (Betty) Ingram, Eileen (George ) Ryde, Jack (the late Lillian) Ingram, Edna (the late Thomas ) Ensor and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Service Saturday February 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Sterling Heights. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice greatly appreciated. |
JANKOWSKI LEONARD |
Thursday 2-8 p.m. and service Friday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Share your memories at |
JANOSZ STANLEY E |
Friday 3-9 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Saturday 9 a.m. at St. Martin dePorrres Church, 31515 Hoover in Warren until 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Cadillac Memorial. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
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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 White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Evnelopes are available at Farrand FuneralHome in White Pigeon.   |
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Jason Geerlings, 85, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Third Christian Reformed Church. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. www.yntemafh.com |
Jeanne A. Lang, 59, passed away Jan. 28, 2009, in Gladwin. |
Jeanne Louise Pettengill, 82, of Pentwater, passed on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Jeanne Jacobsen was born on Jan. 10, 1927 in Grand Rapids, to Ruth and Millard Jacobsen. Jeanne graduated from Ottawa Hills Hig... |
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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. |
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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 P. Rittersdorf, age 63, of Greenville, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum |
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. |
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KALETA FRED I |
at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday at the Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com |
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. |
KINSORA FRANK |
Friday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com |
KLAUKE ELAINE M |
Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with an evening Rosary. Prayers 9:15 a.m. from the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill) to St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1515 Belton (2 blocks West of Inkster, 2 blocks South of Ford Rd.) for 10 a.m. Mass. |
KRINKIE SAMUEL J |
Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday noon - 8 p.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church, 1358 Council, Lincoln Park. Interment Michigan Memorial Park. |
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. |
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Kenneth A. Reinbold, age 85, of Mendon, Mich., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  The family will receive friends from 2-4  p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the New Life Assembly of God Church, 204 N. Blackstone Ave., Colon. Burial in be in Boughton Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Three Rivers Health Hospice. A complete obituary and register are at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
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. |
LARSON ROBERT A |
Age 78. February 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of Karen (Charles) Cosgrove, Joan (Michael) Shaffer, Michael (Kimberly) Larson, Calvin (Tim Cuevas) Wilson and the late Connie Brabant. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Cory, Ben, Dillon, Sara, Jayme, Jake, Grady and Cyrus. Also survived by a brother Arthur (Janet) Larson, nieces and nephews. Mr. Larson was a graduate of U of M and retired as Assistant Managing Director of the Wayne County Road Commission. Memorial Service 11a.m. Saturday, February 7 (Family Gathering at Church from 10a.m.) at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park, Allen Park. Memorial contributions to the Allen Park Presbyterian Church or Angela Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements by Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150). See online obituary/guestbook at www.weisefuneralhome.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. |
LEVIN ARTHUR DAVID |
Beloved son of Justice Charles L. Levin and Patricia Oppenheim Rice. Dear brother of Amy (Matt) Ragen, Fredrick (Marsha) Levin, Benjamin White Levin and Francesca White Levin. Also survived by Benjamin and Francesca's mother Judge Helene White. Uncle of Jacob and Joshua Ragen and Emily Levin. SERVICES 11:00 FRIDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com |
LYNCH PAULINE |
Friday 3-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7:30 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (Between Middlebelt and Merriman) Livonia. Chapel Service Saturday at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. www.neely-turowski.com |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Lawrence C. Londo, 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 2009, in Wakefield and joined his beloved wife, Catherine, to be with the Lord. |
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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. |
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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.   |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Lucy M. Mezzano, 86, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Feb. 2, 2009, in Wakefield, with her loving family at her side. |
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 |
BLAIN, MARGARET ANNE - Age 86, of Flint, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at her residence. Margaret was born February 6, 1922 in Flint, the daughter of Dellis H. and Me (Tubbs) Blain. She was married to Charles H. Blain for over 60 years and devoted her life to her husband and children, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Flint. Surviving are daughter, JoAnn (John) McIntosh of Grand Blanc; son, Brian Blain of Clarkston; daughter-in-law, Pat Blain of Harbor Springs; five grandchildren, Susan (Dan) Dowling of Grand Blanc, Nancy (Matthew) Sharai of Flint, Margaret McIntosh of Cleveland, OH, Jessica (Nicholas) Fetting of Harbor Springs, Charles Patrick Blain of Harbor Springs; four great-grandchildren, Andrew and Thomas Dowling and Benjamin and Henry Sharai; two sisters, Madeline (Roy) swift and Jeanne (Earl) Hall of Flint; very special niece, Phyllis Dury of Flint; and new friend, Sheila Marlow. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; infant son; sisters, Joanne Parks, Jayne Garbulinski; brother, Ralph Crane. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church of Flint, 746 S. Saginaw St., Flint. The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Old Newsboys of Flint, the Eastern Michigan Food Bank or the Miracle Network c/o Hurley Hospital.The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Bhatti and staff and Dr. Danish and staff. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com www.Mlive.com/obits |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
SCHRIER, Maurine D. Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 2, 2009 at Friendship Village, Kalamazoo. She was born January 18, 1912 in Kalamazoo, the third child of the late Frank and Etta (Bouwens) Niessink. She was a graduate of WMU as an art major, which remained a central focus of her life. In addition to her painting, she was an accomplished seamstress, knitter, potter, jewelry maker, gardener and cook. Maurine was united in marriage on June 6, 1935 with Neil Schrier, who preceded her in death in 1994. She was a life member of First Reformed Church in Kalamazoo and was very active in the Sunday School and women's groups. Surviving Maurine are her children, Marcia (Philip) Schubert of Kalamazoo and Mary Lambeth of North Carolina; grandchildren, Steven (Andrea) Bell, Peter (Lynn) Bell, Melissa (Lee) Bailey, Rebecca (Matt) Barber, Jennifer (Rodney) Conrad, Peter Schrier, Katrin (Jean-René) Tassy, David Schrier, Timothy (Leslie) Schrier, Abigail (Shaun) Turner, Richard (Bethany) Lambeth, Erin (Mark) Peters; 23 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Shirley Schrier; sister, Ann Sterenberg; several nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death were, her son, Bruce Schrier; grandson, Andrew Schrier; sister, Frances Gideon; brother, Richard Niessink. Graveside service will take place Friday, 11:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery (section BB, lot 106), Kalamazoo. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association . Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 |
Nighswander, Maxine Bay City, Michigan Maxine passed away Monday February 2, 2009 at Brittany Manor. Age 80 years. Funeral services are being planned for Saturday and a complete obituary will be announced in Thursday's edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. |
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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 joined hands with God on Jan. 26, 2009, after 95 years of life. |
NUERENBERG MILTON E |
Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. with Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. www.mccabefuneralhome.com |
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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, 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. |
Nancy Q. Werstein, 74, of Maybee, MI, passed away in her home on Monday, February 2, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. |
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Nanine Rueda Robelin-Richardson, age 42, of Holland, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Holland  Hospital.  She was born September 11, 1966 in Saginaw to Ricardo and Eleanor (Rueda) Robelin and came to Holland in 1994.  She was a 1984 graduate of Saginaw High School.  She had been employed by the Robert Shaw Co. and K-Mart. Nanine was a foster parent for the past four years.  She is survived by her husband, Gregory Richardson; daughters, Candice Collins, Verita and Monique Richardson; sons, Gregory Jr. and Romelo Richardson;  parents, Ricardo and Eleanor Robelin; sisters, Rosalinda (James) Riffe of Salem, OR, Rita (Daniel) Huron of Holland, Kathleen Robelin of Saginaw and Raquel Robelin of Grand Rapids; brothers, Ricardo (Lamyai) Robelin of Germany, Rolando (Alexandera) Robelin of Holland and Aristeo (Margaret) Robelin of Hudsonville; a special friend, Shalimar Brown; 14 nephews; 11 nieces; six great-nephews;  four great-nieces; and a special cousin, Cynthia Rueda.  Nanine was preceded in death by her brothers, Ruben and Adam Robelin; grandparents, Jose and Cora Rueda and Aristeo and Josephine Robelin.  The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Mulder Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 W. 32nd St., Holland.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Richardson Children’s Trust Fund care of Parda Credit Union.   Please visit www.lifestorynet .com  to read Nanine’s life story, leave a memory for the family or sign a guest register.     |
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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.   |
PAOELETTI PETER P |
Age 58 of Allen Park. February 4, 2009. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Lisa" Paoletti (nee Luberti). Loving father of Jason (Amy) Paoletti, and Janis (Brad) Moulton. Dearest brother of JoAnna (Phil) Jones, Nancy Bills, and Terry (Jackie) Whittaker. Dear grandfather of Hanna and Raven. There will be a Memorial Mass on Saturday (2-7-09) at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, 1721 Junction at Vernor (Detroit). Arrangements through the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home (313)-928-2300. Please visit our Online Guestbook at: www.voranfuneralhome.com |
PATTON DOROTHY PACK |
Age 87. February 3, 2009. Loving mother of Margaret (Mark Einhaus) Patton. Dear sister of Margaret and Alice. Predeceased by her beloved cat, Beulah. Memorial visitation Saturday 12 noon until time of service 2 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the Detroit Zoological Society appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
PETERS JUDY |
Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac. Additional visitation begins at church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Judy's family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.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 |
Pam Granger of Petoskey, passed away yesterday morning at Hiland Cottage. |
Patricia Barrett Thorp completed her journey with us on Jan. 30. She was born in Chicago, Ill. July 25, 1915, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Barrett. She was married on Feb. 3, 1940 in Chic... |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Pauline M. Robinson, 94, of Ashland Court in Ironwood, died Sunday Feb. 1, 2009, in Marshfield, Wis. |
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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. |
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Phillip L. Fredenburg age 70, of Colon, passed away, Feb. 4, 2009, at his home after several months of failing health. Phil was born Aug. 14, 1938, in Colon, a son to the late Guy and Mabel (Slagle) Fredenburg. He had lived all of his life in the Colon area, except for the years he spent in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. Phil married Nancy Nichols which ended in divorce. On Dec. 31, 1993, he married Donna (Buys) Capman in Colon. He had worked as a foreman for Colmer Division of Maxitrol Company in Colon for 45 years, retiring in 2006. Phil enjoyed hunting, fishing and crafts. He is survived by his wife, Donna, of Colon; two daughters, Audrey (Steve) Wolford of Colon and Stephanie (Tim) Baker of Mendon; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, George (Sharon) Emmel of Colon; two sisters, Joyce Broker of Colon and Barbara Gronda of Carlton, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews, with a special nephew Joseph (Debra) Gronda. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Tom Fredenburg and Robert Fredenburg,  John Emmel and Charles Hoyt. The family will receive relatives and friends from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Phillip L. Fredenburg will take place at 8 p.m. Friday with David J. Farrell officiating. Cremation will follow and private burial of cremains will take  place at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery in Colon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Phil to either Hospice of Sturgis or the Salvation Army. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
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PHELPS, Wis. -- Phoebe K. Nyman, 82, of Phelps, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Aspirus Lillian E. Kerr Nursing Home in Phelps. |
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RATICH GARY L |
January 30, 2009, Age 64. Dear father of Jeffrey, Christopher, Melissa and Lance. Loving grandfather of Maya.Brother of Marlene Barkley. For time and place of service please contact the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com |
RIZK DR ROBERT K |
begins at church 10:30 a.m. Memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
ROSSEEL RENE O |
Friday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com |
RUDZINSKI THOMAS |
January 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Maureen. Dearest father of Eric and Sydney. Son of Mary and the late Eugene. Brother of Walter, Frank, Tony and Ann. Memorial Mass Saturday, February 7 at SS. Peter and Paul Church at 9:30 a.m. For further information, 313-271-2500. |
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Rev. Garrett Vande Riet, age 95, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 2, 2009.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Cora (Voss) Vande Riet; siblings, Florence Vander Kooi, Alyce Lemmen, Herman Vande Riet, and Ethel Overway.  He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Tim (Jean) Vande Riet, Mary (Glenn) De Mots, Mark (Sheri) Vande Riet, and Sue (Greg) Wevers; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Lousma; sister-in-law, Leona Voss; many nieces, nephews, and friends.  The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at Sunset Manor and Brookcrest Christian Nursing Home for the loving and compassionate care they provided for their father.  The funeral service will be  10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Manor Chapel, 725 Baldwin Dr., Jenison with Rev. Bryce Mensink officiating.  Interment will be at Garfield Park Cemetery.  The family will meet with relatives and friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville (West Building).  Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Services.  The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices .com. |
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 C. Kresge, 71 years, of Toledo and formerly of Temperance, MI, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009, in Arbors of Sylvania. He had worked as a Terminal Manager for Roadway Express for 37 years, starting when he was 18 years old. |
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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, 71, of Toledo, formerly of Temperance, died this morning at Arbors of Sylvania. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. |
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Robert Moore, 84, of Holland, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Lakeside Vista. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled. Arrangements are by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. www.lifestorynet.com   |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Ruth L. Anderson, 84, of 612 E. McLeod Ave., Ironwood, died Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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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. |
SEIBEL RONALD HOWARD |
Friday 4-9 at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 mile), Warren. Funeral Saturday, instate at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 11701 E. 12 Mile Rd (E of Hoover). |
SHANNON-DAY MERLINDER LOUISE |
Age 89 passed away January 4, 2009. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Plymouth United Church of Christ, 600 E. Warren Detroit, MI. Family Hour 10:30 a.m., Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. |
SMITH ARTHUR SR |
"ART" February 4, 2009. Age 81 of Westland. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear father of Judy (Jerry) Funk, Colleen Foss, Arthur Jr. (Michelle), Kevin (Melody) and Martin (Beth). Grandfather of Stacey Hartford, Michael Heard, Jodie Francik, Sean Heard, James Foss, Trisha Moffat, Ryan, Courtney, Autumn, Olivia, Kylie, Brian and Tara Smith. Great grandfather of Ashleigh Heard, Austin Hartford, Elizabeth and Hannah Francik, Brenden and Adam Heard, Aiden Heard, Breanna Foss and Christian Moffat. Great great grandfather of Rainey Michael Matthews. Retired after 40 years from Detroit Edison. Service Friday 1 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. Family will receive friends Thursday 1-9 p.m. Please visit and post a note of condolence at: www.uhtfh.com |
SMITH WESLEY J |
"WES" of Waterford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior February 4, 2009 at 54 years of age. Beloved husband of Sharlene (nee Johnson); loving father of Alicia, Bradley and Ethan Smith; dearest son of the late Edward (the late Eleanor) Smith; dear brother of Charles (Mary), Kenton (Evelyn), Gary, Joelyn, Deborah (Donald) Kuecken, Barbara, and Therese (Fredrick) Boldt; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Wes worked for Andersen and Associates for 7 years, retiring in 2003. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was active at Faith Baptist Church. A funeral service will be Monday, February 9, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Waterford Community Church (3900 Airport Rd., Waterford). Burial will follow at Andersonville Cemetery, Springfield Twp. Pastor Scott Roley officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-9 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Memorial Donations may be made to ALS of Michigan (24359 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48075); envelopes are available at the funeral home. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select guestbook. |
SNELL MARY ANN |
Thursday, 4-9 p.m. and Friday, 12-9 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Scripture Service Friday 7:00 p.m. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. www.howepeterson.com |
STIER CARL W |
Friday 2 to 8p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home 26429 Gratiot Roseville. In state Saturday 10a.m until time of service at 11a.m at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 23801 Kelly at Stephens, Eastpointe. |
SULIKOWSKI HENRY A |
February 3, 2009. Age 85. Beloved husband of Regina "Reggie" (nee Stefanek). Dearest father of Sandra Fenton and Gary (Michelle) Sulikowski. Loving grandfather of Daniel, Nicole, Ryan and Megan. Loved by many friends. Memorial visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (between Schoenherr and Van Dyke). Memorials to American Heart Association appreciated. Arrangements by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
Shirley Rusnell, age 73, of Ionia, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2009., |
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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. |
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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. |
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THORPE DANNY LEE |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. Onlineguestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com |
TOLES SUSAN L |
February 2, 2009, age 67. Beloved wife of Gordon. Dear mother of Julie (Robert) Gardel, Gary (Amy) Toles and David Toles. Loving grandmother of Jack Gardel. Sister of John Curtis, Linda Guy and Alice Traubenkraut. Memorial service Friday 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 5005 Chicago Rd. (W of Mound), Warren, MI. Arrangements by Ford Funeral Home, (586) 754-2464. |
TOROSIAN ARTHUR |
Friday 3-9 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Visit on-line guestbook at www.martenson.com |
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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.   |
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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 |
VISKANTAS ANATOLIUS |
Friday 2-9 p.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. In state Saturday at Divine Providence Church, 25335 W. Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, from 10 a.m. until Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by Val S. Bauza Funeral Home. |
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at McFarland Foss Funeral Home, 5401 Schaefer, Dearborn Thursday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church with visiting beginning at 10 a.m. Burial, St. Hedwig Cemetery. |
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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. |
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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. |
Violet M. Libstaff, 85, of Blissfield, passed away peacefully Friday, January 30, 2009 at her home. |
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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.   |
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Waneta Rose Harrison, 51, of 200 Meadow Lane, Constantine, Mich., died Feb. 3, 2009, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.   |
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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. |
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