Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 2/17/09


 


 


 

ALLEGRINA RUTH M

Tues. 10-12 a.m. and 2-9 p.m. and Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (Btwn. Sheldon & Beck) In state Wed. 10 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren Rd., Canton (Btwn. Sheldon and Canton Center Rd.). Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit:


 


 

AMATO JOSEPH A JR 

Wednesday 2-9 p.m. from the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. with Rosary at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076, Attn: Memorial Department. Visit our online website at:


 


 

ASHBY FRANK L

Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads), Troy (248) 689-0700. Funeral Wednesday 12 Noon at funeral home with viewing starting at 11 a.m. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley. Memorial donations can be made to Michigan Humane Society. Share memories at: www.pricefuneralhome.net


 


 

Abel Fix Oct. 29, 1913 -Feb. 12, 2009

An avid gardener, farmer and keeper of his meticulously manicured family homestead, Abel Fix had a passion for life. He attracted people wherever he went because of his warm, magnetic personality. 


 


 

Abel P. Fix Feb. 12, 2009

Abel P. Fix, 95, of Monroe died at 8:38 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

Ada Ver Hulst, 96

Monday, February 16, 2009 5:12 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ada Ver Hulst, age 96, of Holland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Resthaven Care Center.  Ada was a longtime member of Third Reformed Church in Holland.  She worked at the Family Fare grocery store on Lincoln Avenue for many years.  Along with her brothers, Fred and Len, she frequently sang at Resthaven Care Center.  Ada graduated from Holland Christian where she delighted in playing basketball.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 1960.  She is survived by her children, Terry and Helen Ver Hulst of Zeeland, Nancy and Dennis Gebben of Zeeland; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin and Marianne Ver Schure of Florida; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Andy (Florence) Ver Schure of Holland, Mrs. Len (Allie) Ver Schure of Fennville; several nephews, nieces and cousins.  The memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Third Reformed Church, 111 West 13th Street in Holland.  Reverends Bill Unzicker and Kama Jongerius will be officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven Care Center or Third Reformed Church.   An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com   for those who cannot attend the services.      


 


 

Alma A. Bacheller

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Anna 'Ann' Seliga

Monday, February 16, 2009 9:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ann Seliga, 93, of Souderton, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in the skilled nursing unit of Genesis Healthcare Quakertown Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. “Dugan” Seliga. Born in Hazleton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Ella (Evanko) Andrasi.    Mrs. Seliga was a homemaker, but also worked part-time for various textile factories in the Hazleton area for more than 40 years. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Hatfield, Pa., and in her free time she enjoyed puzzles, baseball and college basketball. She is survived by a son, Joseph R. Seliga of Mercerville, N.J.; three daughters, Mary Lou Snover and her husband, John, of Sellersville, Pa., Carol S. Weaver and her husband, Robert, of Souderton, Pa., and Gloria A. Bortnichak and her husband, Peter, of Onsted, Mich.; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Albert Andrasi and his wife, Evelyn, of Hazleton, Pa. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by seven brothers, John, George, Michael, Joe, Paul, Andrew and Nick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield, Pa. Entombment will be held at the Calvary Cemetery in Drums, Pa. Family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to Life Choice Care and Comfort, 200 Dryden Road, Suite 3300, Dresher, PA 19025. Arrangments by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford, Pa., www.sadlersuessfuneralhome.net.  


 


 

Annabelle Johnson

Monday, February 16, 2009 3:37 AM 

MELLEN, Wis. -- Annabelle Johnson, 88, of Mellen, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Mellen Manor Nursing Home. 


 


 

Annette G. Gulan

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:36 AM 

MONTREAL, Wis. -- Annette G. Gulan, 89, of Montreal, Wis., died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Hurley. 


 


 

Annie Kiers

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Annie Kiers, age 87 years, of Onsted passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Tendercare in Adrian. Annie was born on Sept. 1, 1921, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the daughter of Dirk and Antje (Audo) Bronsdijk. Annie married Wolter Kiers on July 7, 1945, in Amsterdam. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1987. Annie was an accomplished gymnast who qualified for the Olympic Games but was unable to compete because of World War II. Her family moved to the United States on July 27, 1957, with a sponsorship from the First Baptist Church of Adrian. She was an avid baseball fan of the Detroit Tigers. She worked as a bartender and she was one of the founding members of the Irish Hills Eagles Aeire Lodge #3689 of Brooklyn in 1980. Annie is survived by two children, Anne M. Bartlett of Onsted and Jon D. Kiers of Battle Creek; two grandsons, Jamison Bartlett of Onsted and Travis Kiers of San Antonio, Texas; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, Henny Bronsdijk. Cremation has taken place. A Lodge of Sorrow Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted followed by a Celebration of Life Service with Pastor Tom McMichael officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family to help with funeral expenses. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

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. 


 


 

BECIN GEORGE 

Tuesday 3-9 PM with Pomen service 7:00 PM at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre (1 block S. of 13 Mile Rd.) Madison Heights. In state Wednesday 10:00 AM until mass 11:00 AM at St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church, 4575 E. Outer Drive (East of Van Dyke) Detroit. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox or Alzheimer's Association. Sign online guestbook at


 


 

BEGLEY BILL 

Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield 48076. 


 


 

BICK MARILYN Dear 

mother of Karen Bick and Robert (Julie Fershtman) Bick. Loving grandmother of Katie Bick. Devoted aunt of Richard (Janice) Cherkasky and Carole (Curt) Slotkin. Also survived by her many loving and devoted family members and "forever friends". SERVICES TUESDAY, 10:00 AM AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL 248-406-6000 INTERMENT AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY or visit:


 


 

BLANCHARD CAMILLIA M 

February 14, 2009. Age 59. Beloved wife of Philip. Dear mother of Kathlyn and Kevin. Sister of Dennis Kusza (Carol). Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More, 4580 Adams Rd., Troy. Prayers at funeral home at 9:15 a.m. followed by procession to church. Rite of Committal Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorial tributes to Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R., Detroit, MI 48201. View obituary and share memories at


 


 

BLASZCZAK BERNICE HATTIE 

Age 89 of Saranac, formerly of Detroit and Canton, passed away February 15, 2009 in Boston Twp. She was born April 30, 1919 in Wayne County, the daughter of Frank and Angeline (Jaszczynski) Jendrzejewski. Bernice married Stanley C. Blaszczak at St. Stanislaus in Detroit May 3, 1941. He preceded her in death February 12, 2003. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Saranac and St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Canton, MI. Bernice is survived by her children, Arleen (Robert ) Spalding of Saranac and Michael (Joellen) Blaszczak of W. Bloomfield; sister-in-law, Irene Przekora of Howell; loving grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Saranac with Father Phil Shangraw celebrant. The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, MI. A memorial mass will be held Friday, February 20, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Neuman Catholic Church in Canton, MI. The family will receive friends and relatives 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions in Bernice's name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or St. Anthony's Catholic Church or West Michigan Hospice. Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Online condolences may be made to:


 


 

BUMFORD FRANCES 

"ELAINE" Age 86. February 14, 2009. Beloved wife of Kenneth for 67 years. Dear mother of Nancy (Tom) Dalton, Susan (Wilmont) Kreis, Ken (Mary), Judy (David) Sigler and Jill (Pete) Miceli. Loving grandmother of Beth (Marty) Graham, Erin Haid, Jennifer and Jeremy Kreis, Erica and Ali Bumford, Michael and Christopher Sigler, Christina, Melissa and Samantha Miceli. Loving great grandmother of Lorellye and Lukas Graham. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. with a 3 p.m. Memorial Service at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Share a memory with the family at:


 


 

Barbara E. Rock Mayville Barbara E. Rock, 94, of Mayville, passed away January 29, 2009, at Fisher Convalescent Home in Mayville. She was born December 21, 1914, and lived in Lapeer County for most of her life. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Al) Chappel of Las Vegas, Nev., Connie Provatas of Muskegon; son, Rick (Linda) Rock of Elmiria, Mich.; grandchildren, Wanda Allen, Tami (Carl) Petitt, Kim (Scott) Rozanski and Nick (Tammy) Provatas; 10 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. Barbara had willed her body to Michigan State University for medical research.

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Barbara Lahti

Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:53 AM 

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Barbara Lahti, 68, died on Feb. 5, 2009, in Humboldt after a long battle with lung cancer. 


 


 

Bernadine (Bernia) Moon

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Betty 'Kay' Roe

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Betty “Kay” Roe, age 56, of Adrian, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1952, in Huntland, Tenn., to William and Maggie (Luttrell) Stovall. She was married to Paul Dean Roe on May 4, 1973, in Adrian. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1995. Betty had been employed by Super Laundromat. Her survivors include a stepdaughter, Rebecca Sue Roe of Camden, Mich.; two sisters, Virginia Cox of Manitou Beach and Hazel Hayes of Curtis, Mich.; and four stepgrandchildren. In addition to her husband, Paul, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lynn Stovall and Russell Stovall; two sisters, Ellan Speck and Vera Fields; and a stepson, Stephan Jerome Roe. At Betty’s request, cremation has taken place. Friends and family are asked to gather at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, at 9:30 a.m. to form a funeral procession for a Graveside Service at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Hunt Cemetery in Adrian with Pastor Terry Clees officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Salvation Army. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Billy C. Skellenger Lapeer Billy C. Skellenger, 83, of Lapeer (formerly of Metamora) passed away Thursday (February 12, 2009). He was born March 13, 1925, in Flint, to Clarence and Ethel (Gath) Skellenger. He married Gurneth Townsend on June 28, 1945 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Skellenger proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1980 from GM Truck & Coach as a machine repairman. Bill was a member of the Metamora Lions Club and Metamora Fire Department. He loved his garden, hunting, fishing and, in more recent years, bowling. It was a joy for Bill to have his grandchildren around. He is survived by his wife, Gurneth; children, Gary (Sandra) Skellenger of Columbiaville, Joanne (Bill) Inman of Lapeer, Dave Skellenger of Metamora; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carrol Crittenden of Flint. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ethel Skellenger; brothers, Ray Crittenden and Glen Rogers; sister, Betty Wooster. Memorial

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Bobby R. Turpin

Monday, February 16, 2009 4:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Bobby R. Turpin, Sr., age 71, of Coldwater, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Arrangements are pending at the Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater.


 


 

Bonnie Jean Gowans, 66

Bonnie Jean Gowans, 66, of Bloomfield Hills, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. 


 


 

Boyd "Mike" Kittendorf 1935-2009 Boyd "Mike" Kittendorf, 73, Port Hope, passed away Thursday, February 05, 2009 at Mt. Clemens General Hospital. He was born on April 23, 1935 in Harbor Beach to the late Erwin and Blanche (Stocks) Kittendorf. Mike and Janet Steinhorst were united in marriage on September 21, 1957. Mike was a tool & dye maker for General Motors for many years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope, the Port Hope Grindstone Sportsman Club and a former board member for the club. Mike enjoyed hunting, playing cards and anything that involved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Janet, Port Hope; sons, Dean (Beth) Kittendorf, Washington Township, David (Janet) Kittendorf, Richmond and Dale Kittendorf and his friend Jesse, Port Huron; three grandchildren, Darren Kittendorf, Daniel Kittendorf and Derek Kittendorf; brother, Charles Kittendorf, Peoria, Ill.; a sister, Nancy Salkind and her friend Daryl and a sister-in-law, Joann Kittendorf, Frankfort. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Everett Kittendorf and a sister, Patricia Kittendorf. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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Brandon O. King

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


 


 

Breton Hinkle, 31

Monday, February 16, 2009 5:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Breton Worth Hinkle, age, 31, of Grandville, formerly of East Grand Rapids, died Saturday, February 14, 2009.   Bret was born and raised in East Grand Rapids, MI.  He was a graduate of East Grand Rapids High School in 1995, and also Michigan State University 2000 with a degree in criminal justice.  After six years of service in The U.S. Marine Corps, he was honorably discharge as a Corporal.  His family includes his wife of five years, Jennifer (Bourque) Hinkle of Grandville; parents, Ray and Susan Hinkle of East Grand Rapids; sister, Gretchen Hinkle of East Grand Rapids; grandparents, Ivan Worth Parkins of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Charles and Betty Jo Hinkle of Swartz Creek; in-laws, Richard and Kathy Bourque of Holland; sister-in-law, Kelly Bourque of Holland, Kevin Bourque of Chicago, Brian Bourque of Holland; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 480 North 152 Ave., Holland, 49424.  Also the hour before the service on Thursday at the church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Phillip Nguyen officiating. Memorials may be made the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes Inc.   Please visit www.lifestorynet .com to sign Bret's online registry, share a photo, or read his life story.  


 


 

Breton Worth Hinkle, 31

Sunday, February 15, 2009 5:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Breton Worth Hinkle, 31, of Grandville, formerly of East Grand Rapids, died Saturday Feb. 14, 2009.  Arrangements will be announced by Dykstra Funeral Homes Inc. 


 


 

C. Deeds

Deeds, C. Jay Grosse Pointe Park, MI Age 96, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Ruth E. (nee: Fansler). Father of Linda Hessmer (Gary), Nancy Holden (Craig), Patsy Pastoria (Tony), and twins, Jonas and John (Lisa) Deeds. Grandfather of five and great-grandfather of four. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to the American Cancer Society. A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www. DesmondFuneralHome.com


 


 

CATANESE CYNDIE 

Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-8 p.m. with service Friday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the Cyndie Catanese Medical Fund in c/o Bank of America. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

Carol A. Schultz April 22, 1939-Feb. 13, 2009

Carol A. Schultz, 69, of Dun-dee, Michigan, died Friday morning, February 13, 2009 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan.


 


 

Carol Schultz Feb. 13, 2009

Carol Schultz, 69, of Dundee died Friday morning at the Arbor Hospice Residence, Ann Arbor.


 


 

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.


 


 

Catherine Allor

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Catherine Allor, age 68, of Brooklyn passed away Feb. 12, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Catherine was born on Aug. 6, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of George and Constance (Zavicar) Barker. Catherine was a member of St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Thomas Hugo Allor, Jr. of Dearborn Heights, Janet Marie Allor of Grand Rapids,  and Michelle S. (Erik) Berg of Onsted; beloved grandchildren, Brinae Nicole Bain of Brooklyn and Annika Calen Berg of Onsted; mother, Constance Barker; siblings, George (Kathy) Barker, MaryLou Flowers, Linda (Tom) Ladoski, JoAnne (Clem) Wierzbicki, Ken (Debbe) Barker and Don (Betty) Barker. She was preceded in death by her father, George Barker, and sister, Janet Barker. Memorial donations may be given to the Cathy Allor Mathematics Scholarship Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel where family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, from 2 to 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service. The family will receive friends at the St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. with Father Chris Talbot as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Cemetery. Please sign Catherine’s guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for her family by calling 877-231-7900.  


 


 

Catherine Reed, 71

Monday, February 16, 2009 5:20 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Catherine Reed, 71, of Bonita Springs, FL, died February 14, 2009.  A resident of Holland, she is survived by her husband of 47 years, James D. Reed; four children, Mary (Dr. Robert) Trask of Springfield, IL, Timothy (Christine) Reed of Bay Village, OH, John (Jennifer) Reed of Concord, NC, Eileen (Michael) Taylor of New Philadelphia, OH; two sisters, Margaret Giglio of Washington D.C., Patricia (Patrick) Ballestrea of Cheektowaga, NY; and 11 grandchildren.  Memorial services will be  at a later date in Holland.  The family would prefer memorial contributions to Joanne's Hospice House, 27200 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 or to your favorite charity.  


 


 

Cecil E. Wraalstad

Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:52 AM 

MERCER, Wis. -- Cecil E. Wraalstad, 85, of Mercer, entered into Eternal Life and joined his beloved wife, Lorraine, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. 


 


 

Charles M. Homolka May 3, 1918-Feb. 12, 2009

Charles M. Homolka, age 90 of Maybee passed away Thursday February 12, 2009 in his home. Charles was born to the late Charles and Emma (Nemec) Homolka in Chicago, Ill., on May 3, 1918.


 


 

Charles Ray New Jr.

Monday, February 16, 2009 3:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles Ray New Jr., 43, of Camden, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009.  He was born April 20, 1965 in Dearborn Heights to Charles Ray and Mary (Mullins) New. Charles is survived by his mother, Mary L. Williams of Ypsilanti; a son Charles Ray New III of Concord; a sister, Susan Siebel of Taylor; a niece, Rachael Ortner of Taylor; and many others relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Private family services for Charles Ray New Jr. will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. To view this obituary or send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Crystal M. Mann

Monday, February 16, 2009 4:15 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Crystal M. Mann, age 81, of Angola, Ind., died on Feb. 14, 2009, at Lakeland Nursing Center in Angola. A combined visitation for Crystal M. Mann and her son, Roger L. Mann who passed away on Feb. 11, 2009, will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. A combined memorial service for Crystal and Roger will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Beam’s Funeral Home, with Rev. William Lepley and Julie Scare officiating. Burial will take place in Circle Hill Cemetery in Angola.


 


 

DIXON GERALDINE Z 

(nee Moore) February 16, 2009. Age 66. Beloved mother of Gregory Timothy Dixon, Sandra Ann (Michael) Peplinski, Donald William (Chris) Dixon and Stephanie Rochelle Marsh. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Significant other Robert Miller. Survived by loving identical twin sister Colleen Fields, Bobby Moore and their families. 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:


 


 

DOUGLAS ANNELISE RUTH

Age 85, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband Edwin, her children Bradford Smith and wife Jan, Richard Smith and wife Mary, grandchildren Kristin, Kelly, Ben, Philip, Annelise, great grandchild Lina, sister Gunvor Lynch, and brothers Erik and Finn Bergishagen. Annelise will be deeply missed and always be remembered by her loving family and friends. The family would like to thank the kind people at Canterbury on the Lake for their support, care and compassion. Private services will be held. Family requests memorial contributions to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Rd, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 in Annelise's memory...Thank you and God Bless.


 


 

Daniel Virgil 'Danny' Baross

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:54 AM 

ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Daniel Virgil "Danny" Baross, 31, of Erwin Township, Ironwood, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, 2009, in Ironwood. 


 


 

David Charles Figge

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David E. Wagner 1919-2009 David Earl Wagner, 89, Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009, peacefully at his home. He was born in Harbor Beach on March 24, 1919 to the late David E. and Grace (Carr) Wagner. Dave and Anna Shubitowski were united in marriage on April 16, 1955. Dave graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1938 and from the Bay City Business College in 1940. He was drafted into the army in 1942 with the first army draft from Huron County and was stationed in France and Germany. After his discharge he was employed at Huron Milling Company and Hercules, Inc. until his retirement in 1985. Dave was a member of the American Legion Post 197 of Harbor Beach and a life member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Anna Wagner, Harbor Beach; three sons, David (Mary) Wagner, Oakland Township, Michael (Nashua) Wagner, New Hampshire and Daniel (Kelly) Wagner, Wixom; two daughters, Grace (Greg) Williams, Acworth, Ga. and Colette Rossetti, Woodstock, Ga.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. Fr. Bill Spencer officiated, with burial taking place in the Our Lady of Lake Huron Church Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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David L. Coon

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Dennis J. Kieft

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Diana Renee (Truitt) Curtis

Saturday, February 14, 2009 12:02 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Diana Renee (Truitt) Curtis June 16, 1982 — Feb. 10, 2009 Diana Renee (Truitt) Curtis, of Moscow, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. She was born June 16, 1982, in Hillsdale, the daughter of Gary and Theresa (Ruede) Truitt. She is survived by her parents, Gary and Theresa Truitt of Moscow; one sister, April Truitt of Moscow; three sons, Austin Michael Curtis, Damian Scott Curtis and Ayden Raymond Woodruff; her fiancé, Andrew Woodruff of Moscow, whom she planned to marry on June 5, 2010; grandmother, Evelyn Truitt of Moscow; godfather, Duncan Howard of Jackson and many aunts, uncles, close cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Verl Truitt and her grandfather and grandmother, William and Margaret Ruede. Diana graduated from North Adams-Jerome High School in North Adams in 2000 and she was attending Baker College in Jackson where she was studying to be a Registered Nurse. She also worked as a General Manager at Papa Johns Pizza in Jackson for over two years. A funeral service to honor the life of Diana Renee Curtis will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Church of Nazarene at 3905 Clinton Road, Jackson, MI 49201 with Pastor Ken Garner and Pastor Margie Hein officiating. Interment will take place in the Rice Cemetery in Moscow. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale. The family will also receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from Noon until the time of the service at the church. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family to be used toward an educational trust fund for Diana’s children. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home — Hillsdale 517-437-0605


 


 

Dianne Mick

MICK, Dianne K. (Andrykovich) - Of Swartz Creek, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at Brian's House, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. There will be a Memorial Service for Dianne at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 14, at 11:00 AM. Visitors may meet with the family at 10:00 AM until the time of the service, Pastor Steven Maske officiating. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Donald E. Bartel, Sr. Lapeer Donald E. Bartel, Sr., 80, of Lapeer, passed away Thursday (February 12, 2009). He was born July 23, 1928, in Capac, to Ervin and Edna (Miller) Bartel. He married Naida Joan Walker on September 4, 1948 in Imlay City. Donald graduated from Capac High School and spent time in the National Guard before he married Naida in 1948. Farming was his passion, he enjoyed checking his crop and anything to do with old tractors. He is survived by his children, Shirley (James) Pope of Lapeer, Sharon (LeRoy) Wallace of Michigamme, Carol (Robert) Rodgers of Attica, Donald (Cheryl) Bartel, Jr. of North Branch; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naida Bartel in 2007; parents, Ervin and Edna Bartel; brother, Vernon Bartel. Visitation will take place 5-8 p.m., Sunday (February 15, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday (February 16, 2009) at the funeral home. Dea

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Donald J. Miller 1944-2009 Donald J. Miller, 64, Ruth, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Saginaw. He was born on June 30, 1944 in Ruth to the late Ignatius and Loretta (Lemanski) Miller. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Brown on June 27, 1964. Don worked as a meat cutter in several stores for many years. He loved hunting, working with his tractor on his hobby farm and he especially loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, Ruth; daughters, Tammy Harmon, Mayville, Dawn (Ric) Bischer, Yale, Madonna (Ambrose) Messing, Ruth and Tanya (Jose) Hernandez, Palm Coast, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Heather Harmon, Greg Harmon, Chelsea Bischer, Sidney Bischer, Bailey Bischer, Brady Bischer, Justin Messing, Mitchell Messing, Kara Messing, Lily Hernandez and Adriana Hernandez; one great-granddaughter, Emma Fryers and a sister, Barbra (Richard) Gorney, Harbor Beach. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 in the St. Mary's Catholic Church of Parisville. Fr. Peter Nwokoye officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery in the spring. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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Donald Kohlhoff

Kohlhoff, Donald Saginaw, Michigan Mr. Kohlhoff, age 84 years, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009 at home. Friends may visit with the family at Cederberg & Brietzke Funeral Home, 403 N. Michigan Ave. beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. A complete obituary will be in Tuesday's edition of The Saginaw News. Phone the funeral home at 755-2121 for more information.


 


 

Donald Seebohm, 90

Donald Seebohm, 90, of Petoskey, died Feb. 14, 2009, at his home.


 


 

Donald W. Rose

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Donald W. Rose, 85, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born Sept. 15, 1923 to Donald and Doris (Sawyer) Rose. Don was a 1941 graduate of North Adams High School. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and the owner of Rose Brass. Surviving Don is a son, Brad (Melanie) Hamilton of Ann Arbor; a brother Richard (Anna Marie) Rose of Hillsdale; a granddaughter, Betsy Jo Hamilton of New York City; a grandson Zachary Hamilton of Ann Arbor; a niece, Marchelle Rose of Colorado; and two nephews Doug and Scott Rose of Washington. Don was preceded in death by his parents and a special friend Bea Loper. Graveside funeral services for Donald W. Rose will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Woodbridge Cemetery in Woodbridge Township. The family will receive friends for visitation 10 a.m. - noon Friday from at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Hospice of HIllsdale County. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Donna Laurel Everson Lapeer Donna Laurel Everson, 91, a lifetime Lapeer area resident, passed away Wednesday (February 11, 2009). She was born September 6, 1917, in Capac, to George and Ada (Clouse) Schimmelpfenning. She married Ronald L. Everson in 1940. Donna was a good mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by her sons, David Everson of Lapeer and Robert Everson of Lapeer; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jean (Jake) Dougherty of Lapeer, Marlin (Thelma) Judd of Attica, Victor Judd of Attica. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Everson in 1999; son, Ronald Everson; great-grandson, Ramos Briseno; parents, George Schimmelpfenning and Ada Judd; brothers, Charles Judd, Duane Judd, Orvin Schimmelpfenning. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral services were held Friday (February 13, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Peter DeKlerk officiated. Burial was in Stil

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Dora "Leone" Yost

Dora "Leone" Yost, age 101, of Beaverton, passed away Saturday Feb. 7, 2009.


 


 

Doris T. Dickey

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Doris Thelma Dickey of Hanover  passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Spring Arbor. She was born Feb. 6, 1915 in North Branch, Mich. the daughter of Edwin and Mary Jane (Valentine) Dodds. She is survived by her husband, of 63 years, Everett William Dickey whom she married on Sept. 28, 1945. She is also survived by two children, David (Laura) Dickey of Camden and Marilyn (Den) Karrow of Chicago, Ill.; three grandchildren, Angela (CW) Kennedy, Amy (Robert) Hinderer and Janelle Karrow; three great-grandchildren, Joy and Makenzie Kennedy and Alyssa Hinderer and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Alan Dickey and 11 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Dickey was a member of Gold Star Mother and she was also a member of Hanover Baptist Church. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Doris Thelma Dickey will be held at 11 a.m., Monday at the Hanover Baptist Church at 140 W. Allen in Hanover with Pastor Robert Shevy and Pastor Den Karrow officiating. Interment will take place in the Horton Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 3:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the church in Hanover. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Hanover Baptist Church or to Gideon's International.


 


 

Dorothy Keech, 72

Monday, February 16, 2009 5:21 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dorothy Keech, 72, of Zeeland, died Saturday, February 14, 2009.  Dorothy was a member of Beaverdam Reformed Church, worked for Sligh Furniture and was preceded in death by her first husband, William Driesenga.  She is survived by her husband, Harold Keech; daughter, Kristine and Aaron Richards; grandchildren, Alex, Kensi and Kaylyn; brother, Lloyd and Karen Vereeke; mother-in-law, Norma Keech; brother-in-law, Marvin May.  Services are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, at Beaverdam Reformed Church, 7250 Ransom, Zeeland.  Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Burial in Blendon Cemetery.  Memorials to Beaverdam Reformed Church. www.yntemafh.com


 


 

Dorothy Kimpton

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Dorothy Marlene Newton

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Dr. James R. Bower 1932-2009 James R. Bower, 76, Caseville, passed away on January 29, 2009, with his family by his side at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor. James Russell Bower was born on October 12, 1932 in Detroit. He was valedictorian of the Class of 1950 at Elkton Community High School and salutatorian at Central Michigan University in 1954. The first in his family to graduate college, Jim continued his higher education earning both a Master of Arts in Mathematics and a PhD in Education and Psychology from the University of Michigan s Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies at Ann Arbor. He was employed during three decades at the University of Michigan as an educator, psychologist and admissions director. Dr. Bower also owned a private practice and spent twenty years as a psychologist in the Van Buren / Belleville school district until he retired. Jim and Bev spent most weekends and summers at their cottage north of Caseville, which they purchased in 1970. Through highschool, Jim helped run the Bower Dairy Bar at Oak Beach, which was built by his parents, Harvey M. and Alvena Bower. Jim shared his passion for music, travel and creative expression with family and friends. He played tuba and piano, loved movies, musicals and people. Strangers became fast friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Beverly; twin sons, Jeffrey (Jayne) Bower, Ann Arbor and Jonathan (Joyce) Bower, Byron Center; daughter, Jamie (Kenneth) Maskell, Concord, Calif.; his namesake, James (Barbara) Bower, Byron Center; four pairs of grandchildren, Benjamin and Jonathan James, Bradley and Sara, Jenna and Kristen and Andrew James and Kersten and his sister, Carol (James) Hunt, Boise, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his proud parents, Harvey M. and Alvena Bower, Port Austin; his sister, Myrtle and his brother, Warren. The life of Dr. James R. Bower was celebrated at a special family gathering featuring scripture, food, music, tears and laughter. In lieu of flowers, honor him with contributions to a charity of your choice. With strong legs pumping pedals on the grandest piano of them all, his humor and sparkle light the heavens, night and day, until we re all reunited side by side. Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Michigan.

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Edith M. Conrod

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Edith M. Conrod, age 86, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel.  


 


 

Edwin J. Zick 1919-2009 Edwin J. Zick, 89, Harbor Beach, formerly of Port Hope, passed away Sunday, February 08, 2009 at Courtney Manor Nursing Home in Bad Axe. He was born on April 1, 1919 in Port Hope to the late Albert and Otilda (Arntz) Zick. Edwin was united in marriage to Esther Steinbis on April 10, 1948 in Port Hope. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, a member of Farm Bureau and the Port Hope Senior Citizens. Edwin enjoyed fishing and playing euchre with his family and friends, as he was a member of several card clubs. He is survived by his wife, Esther Zick, Harbor Beach; children, Gary Zick, Caro, Gail (Gary) Wertz, Traverse City, Ron (Janet) Zick, Charlotte, N.C. and Peggy (Jim) Beutel, Pinconning; five grandchildren; one soon great-grandchild and a sister, Beatrice Carson, Harbor Beach. He was preceded in death by brothers, Arthur, Durell and Wilbert Zick and sister, Esther Liedke. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12 noon in the St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope. Rev. Greg Eilers will officiate, with burial taking place in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday will be in the church beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the donors choice. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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Eis Sr., Richard D.

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Elden Keel

Keel, Elden Ray Breckenridge, Michigan Age 84, went to be with the love of his life and savior on February 12, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, surrounded by family. He was born January 18, 1925, in Midland County, the son of Leroy and Virginia Keel. He graduated from Merrill High School class of 1943. He served as an M.P. in the U.S. Army during WWII. On June 15, 1947, he married his grade school sweetheart Ruth Hall in Wheeler, a union of almost 60 years. They raised two children and shared the memories of a lifetime. He farmed until 1967 and retired from Dow Chemical after 35 years. After retiring he worked as a custodian at the Breckenridge United Methodist Church, a currier for Farmers' State Bank and assisted at Whiting's Funeral Chapel. Elden was a member of the Breckenridge United Methodist Church for 31 years; as well as a member of the Breckenridge American Legion. The things he enjoyed most were the hobbies and interests that he shared with his wife, including, camping, gardening, walking, traveling, craft shows, and woodworking. The devotion and care he showed for his wife was the ultimate display of unconditional love. His wonderful stories, jokes, and words of wisdom that made those around him all smile, will be forever missed. As a husband, father, and grandfather he was an exceptional man that made every person in his life feel loved and treasured. He is survived by his loving children, Rodger (Diana) Keel of Florida; and Pat (John) Schultz of Wheeler; sister, Wanetta (Henry) Hopkins of Breckenridge; grandchildren, Carol Stahl of Florida, Linette (Brad) Short of Breckenridge, Brian (Amy) Keel of Lansing, Johnathan (Tiffany) Schultz of Lake Isabella, Melissa (Nicho) Carey of Alma, Alicia Schultz of Wheeler; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Ruth Keel (Hall), brother Glen Keel, sister Nova Wagoner, and sister Freda Peterson. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, February 15th at Lux and Whiting Funeral Chapel in Breckenridge. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 16th, at the Breckenridge United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m., interment will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Breckenridge United Methodist Church. To view Elden's obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Eleanor Galloway

Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:07 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eleanor Galloway, age 90, of Bronson, died Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Kolcz Funeral Home as soon as information is available.  


 


 

Eleanor L. Galloway

Monday, February 16, 2009 10:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eleanor Louise (Bystry) Galloway, age 90, of Bronson, Mich., died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. today  at St. Mary of Assumption catholic Church in Bronson with the Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Prayers before Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Battle Creek Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary Catholic School.  


 


 

Eleanor Louise (Bystry) Galloway

Monday, February 16, 2009 4:21 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eleanor Louise (Bystry) Galloway, age 90, of Bronson, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. She was born on June 20, 1918, in Bronson, one of three children born to Lawrence and Bernice (Barkowski) Bystry.  Raised and schooled in Bronson, Eleanor married Jesse Galloway and moved to Battle Creek, where she volunteered as a “Gray Lady” at Lakeview General Hospital for many years. She later worked in the apparel industry until her retirement. Jesse died in 1977. In the 1980’s, Eleanor returned to Bronson to live closer to family. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, James V. and Hallie Galloway of Dallas, Texas; her brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Donna Bystry, living in Wisconsin; and her nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Jesse and her brother, Albert Bystry. Eleanor was a dedicated member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church and was very close to her family. She enjoyed baking and tending to her yard and flowers. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson, with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Prayers before Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Battle Creek Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Monday. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary Catholic School.


 


 

FENTON LILLIAN JEAN 

Beloved wife of the late Sam Fenton. Dear mother of Dr. Roger (Marcia) Fenton, Mark (Sheila) Fenton, Randy (Trayce) Fenton, George (Barbara) Fenton and Iris (Sheldon) Yellen. Loving grandmother of Lauren (Jon) Goldstein, Carrie (Randy) Leff, Jacob (Amanda) Fenton, Rona (Scott) Borre, Jodi Fenton, Aaron (Julie) Fenton, Kyle (Leah) Fenton, Jesse Fenton, Robert Fenton, Scott Fenton, Brett Fenton, Brandon Yellen and Jordan Yellen. Proud great-grandmother of Noa and Eli Goldstein, Reagan and Whitney Leff, Parker and Logan Borre. Devoted sister of Roberta (Larry) Warsh and the late Shirley Antonucci. Sister-in-law of Shirley Fenton, Isobel Fenton, the late Edward Fenton and the late Milton Fenton. SERVICES 3 O'CLOCK WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT MACHPELAH CEMETERY.


 


 

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FRESHEL NELDA LEE 

Age 76, of Allen Park (formerly of Detroit) passed away Friday, February 13, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nelda was born on January 24, 1933 in Detroit to Harold and Jessie Bauer. She graduated from Detroit Cooley High School. She married David Freshel on September 5, 1952. During their marriage, they welcomed a daughter and two sons into their lives. Nelda earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Wayne State University and taught elementary school in Lincoln Park for more than thirty years. She loved working with children and touched the lives of many. In addition to teaching, her passions included art, music, gardening, and, first and foremost, her family. She was an exceptional lady who took every opportunity to praise the best in others. Even in sickness, she never missed the chance to say a kind word to those who cared for her. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends, her neighbors, former students and everyone who had the honor of knowing her. In life, she taught us to love. In sickness, she taught us strength. In death, she teaches us to live with grace. Nelda is survived by her husband David, daughter Paula (Janda), son William, son Roger, sister Charlane (Wainwright), son-in-law Wally (Janda), daughter-in-law Hsiao-Yu (Hsia), daughter-in-law Tammy (Bevins), grandchildren Jessica and Marlena (Janda), and Johnathan and Janice Freshel. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphael Church in Garden City, Michigan. In lieu of flowers. Nelda requested donations be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society or directed towards gynecological cancer research.


 


 

FRITSCH CARL STEPHEN 

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Rd SE. The family suggests donations to the University of Michigan Cancer Center or other organizations dedicated to medical research.


 


 


 


 

Frances Reota Lake

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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.


 


 

GENNA GREGORY R 

at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian, Tuesday 3-9 p.m., Wednesday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday evening. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas a'Becket Church. Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery.


 


 

GLAVIN ROSEMARY ANN 

Tuesday 6:30-9 p.m.and Wednesday 12-9 p.m. with vigil Service 7 p.m., John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline Road, Southgate. Instate Thursday 10 a.m., until time of Mass 10:30 a.m., St. Pius X Catholic Church, 14101 Superior, Southgate.


 


 

GOLDSTEIN ELAINE 

Beloved wife of Marvin Goldstein. Dear mother of Gary (Paula) Goldstein and Jeffrey Goldstein. Devoted sister of Sandra (Allen) Gersh, Saul (Rochelle) Lenhoff and Joyce (David) Torby. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES WEDNESDAY 12:00 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE TEMPLE ISRAEL GARDENS OF BETH EL CEMETERY or visit


 


 

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George E. Murray Lapeer George E. Murray, 87, of Lapeer (formerly of Hammond, Ind.) passed away Sunday (February 8, 2009). He was born September 1, 1921, in Inkster, N.D., to George and Edith (Warner) Murray. He married Nora M. Bergerson on May 5, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Murray were members of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Lapeer. George served in the U.S. Navy, as a Corpman, in WWII. He worked at Union Carbide and Pullman Standard. George enjoyed traveling, fishing and feeding the birds. Mr. Murray was a loyal Cubs baseball fan and, most importantly, a loving husband and family man. He is survived by his wife, Nora Murray of Lapeer; children, Glenn (Linda) Murray of Lapeer and Debbie (Ron) Stallings of Imlay City; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edith Murray; 6 brothers and 4 sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.

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HAYDEN ESTHER 

Age 87, died February 5, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; sister Nathaline Battani; brother Tony Chiodini. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Frey, and husband, Doug, of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Alexandra and Eric Frey. Esther had been a resident of Warren, MI for more than 40 years. She will be greatly missed.


 


 

HAYES KAY MARGARET (FLYNN) 

Born July 25, 1945 and passed away on February 14, 2009 after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband of almost forty years, Dennis, beloved daughter Kelly Scattergood, son Robert Hayes and grandson Owen Scattergood. Kay was a wonderful wife, mother and friend to so many people. She graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit and worked at Ford Motor Company until 2006. The family will accept visitors at Keehn Funeral Home located at 706 West Main Street Brighton Michigan on February 18th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be a memorial service on February 19th beginning at 11:00 am at Keehn Funeral Home. Luncheon to follow at Ciao Amici's at 217 West Main Street Brighton, MI.


 


 

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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.


 


 

IN LOVING MEMORY OF James M. Racknor 11/11/47 - 01/11/09 A month of tomorrows has started without you, and we still find our eyes filled with tears. We know a angel called your name and took you up above. God saw you getting tired and full of pain with tearful eyes we watched you suffer then fade away. We didn't want to lose you, but we knew relief was not to be. God closed your tired eyes now emptiness and memories must take the place of you. We all miss you. Your wife, kids and grand kids.

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ISAACS WILLIAM 

"Billy" Loving son of the late Louis and Esther Isaacs. Dear brother of Burton (Judith) Isaacs and Gerald Isaacs. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, family and friends. Services were held Monday at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622.


 


 

James Heft

HEFT, James Thomas - Age 53, of Fenton, died Friday, February 13, 2009 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, Pastor David Boillat officiating. Burial immediately following at Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday from 1-9 PM and Wednesday from 12:00 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the James T. Heft Memorial Fund. James was born October 7, 1955 in Flint, the son of Thomas L. and Marie A. (Giffen) Heft. He was a 1975 graduate of Fenton High School and had resided in Fenton his entire life. He owned and operated James Heft Plumbing and Heating. James also was a member of Michigan Cruiser Car Club. Surviving are: son, Chad James Heft; mother, Marie Heft of Fenton; brother, Greg and wife Judy Heft of Fenton; 2 sisters, Suzanne and husband Bob Prophet of Fenton and Carol and husband Burt Summers of Durand; mother of his son, Shana Heft of Fenton; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Aloma and Gerald Joslin of Harrison; brother-in-law, Chris Joslin of Fenton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Heft. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

James J. Brown March 13, 1962-Feb. 12, 2009

James J. Brown, 46, of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at University Hospital in Ann Arbor.


 


 

Joan Evelyn (Kirk) Shirkey May 14, 1930-Feb. 12, 2009

Joan Evelyn (Kirk) Shirkey was born on May 14, 1930, in Bay City, MI, one of the eight children of John and Neta (Nelson) Kirk. She died at home on February 12, 2009, in Oscoda, MI.


 


 

Joan Hurley Torres

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John 'Chuck' James Feb. 11, 2009

John quot;Chuck quot; James, age 72, of Carleton, died February 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Alice James. Loving father of Chris (Susan) James, Mark (Dawn) James and Randy (Carrie) James. 


 


 

John R. Rothenberger Feb. 13, 2009

John R. Rothenberger, 83, of Texas, formerly of Carleton, died Friday. Arrangements by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel. 


 


 

Joseph Anthony Applegate

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joseph Anthony Applegate, age 34, of Jackson, formerly of Marion, Ohio, passed away in Korea on Feb. 10, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, Jackson, (517-782-0591). A complete obituary will be be printed later.


 


 

Joseph 'Ed' Martin

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joseph “Ed” Martin, age 81, of Adrian, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. He was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Detroit to John B. and Louise (Hartung) Martin. He graduated from Morenci High School in 1945. He had been a resident of the Adrian area since 1948. On April 16, 1971, he married Shirley Cook. He was involved in dairy farming for 29 years, and then worked at Merillat Industries, retiring in 1990. He served in the U.S. Army Construction Engineers from 1946 to 1947. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #1665, and the American Legion. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed bowling, and traveling with his wife. In addition to his wife, Shirley, he is survived by three sons, Joseph E. Martin Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Adrian, John D. Martin and his wife, JoAnn, of DeWitt, Iowa, and James A. Martin and his wife, Tami, of Cool, Calif.; a daughter, Marianne Martin of Adrian; three step-sons, Richard Cook Jr. of Adrian, David B. Cook and his wife, Marline, of Ionia, Mich., and Michael E. Cook, of Adrian; a stepdaughter, Sue Lewis, and her husband, Patrick, of Adrian; a brother, Jack Martin, and his wife, Nancy, of Adrian; four sisters, Sr. Pat Martin, O.P. of Adrian, Rosemary Case of Adrian, Barbara Ferris of Adrian, and Martha Monahan and her husband, Paul, of Hudson, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Gena Martin, of Somerset Center; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bill Martin; and a sister, Delores Figy. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church presided by Fr. Robert Schramm.  Burial will be in the Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where there will be a Vigil Prayer Service held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Judith Ann Oliver, 68

Judith Ann Oliver age 68 of Mackinaw City passed away late Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.


 


 

Judith Hosler Dryden Judith Hosler, 66, of Dryden, passed away Thursday (February 12, 2009) at Hurley Hospital in Flint. Judith Carol Sawgle was born April 15, 1942, in Dryden, the daughter of Herbert and Emma Sawgle. Judy grew up in Dryden. She married Milton "Mick" Bernard Hosler on May 20, 1963 in Romeo. Judy retired from Dryden Community Schools in 2004 as Plant Manager. She worked at the schools from 1978-2004. She was a member of the Board of Lapeer County Community Trust Fund for local scholarships and was a board member of Growth & Opportunity in Lapeer. She is survived by her husband, Mick Hosler of Dryden; children, Andrew (Connie) Williams of Lapeer, April (David) Copp of Dryden, Anthony (Amy) Campbell of Dryden, Autumn (Steve) Rives of Attica, Angela (Tim) Hill of Dryden; stepchildren, Tony (Janene) Hosler of Milan, Sherrie (Darryl) Murray of Tipton, Brenda (Cheryl) Hosler of Tipton, Diane (Terry) Strozier of Milan; sister, Susan (Jerry) Conn of Dryden; b

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Judith M. Wise

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


 


 

KEMP GEORGE NELSON JR 

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KOSS ALOYSIUS J 

Age 90, February 14, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary Patricia (December 19, 2004). Dearest father of Patrick A. (Virginia) Koss, Anna Marie (Kirk) Starin and Timothy D. (Tammy) Koss. Dear brother of Winifred Clogg and Arthur Koss. Loving grandpa of Ginny Ellis, Andrea Knorr, Matthew, Tori, Alexandria and Erin Koss. Loving great-grandpa of Camryn Ellis, Nate Knorr, William Koss and Jillian Knorr. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church, Redford Twp. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Visit today 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (btwn. Beech Daly and Telegraph), Redford Twp. (313) 535-3030. Memorials suggested to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.


 


 

KOVICH ALICE MANNING

Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) on Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Mass at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, Livonia on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Sign guestbook at 


 


 

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Kenneth Engelsman, 77

Sunday, February 15, 2009 5:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kenneth Engelsman, age 77, of Zeeland, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009, at his home. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kimberly Meeuwsen in 1991, his brother Earl Engelsman and his brother-in-law, Mel Walcott. He was a member of Drenthe Christian Reformed Church and retired from Kelvinator Manufacturing. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joanne; children: Gary and Judith Engelsman of Holland, Jim and Rhonda Engelsman of Zeeland, Randy and Cindy Engelsman of Zeeland, Kristi and Greg Cook of Spring Lake, Rick and Deb Engelsman of Zeeland; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Dale and Ruth Engelsman, Lee and Diane Engelsman, Betty and Dick Van Order, all of Zeeland; and sister-in-law: Evelyn Walcott of Zeeland. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Drenthe Christian Reformed Church with the Reverend Calvin Vander Meyden officiating.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland.  Burial will be in West Drenthe Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland.  An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com.


 


 

Kirk Lee Edwards

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kirk Lee Edwards, age 60, of Adrian and Bay Pines, Fla., went to be with his Lord on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at the VA Bay Pines Hospital. Arrangements are pending with the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. 


 


 

Kristina Lawless, 48

Monday, February 16, 2009 5:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kristina Lawless, age 48, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009, in Hospice House of Holland after a courageous three year struggle with cancer. Kris was born in Joliet, IL.  She was raised in New Lenox, IL and graduated from Lincoln Way High School in New Lenox.  She was a member of Calvary Reformed Church where she served as church secretary and as a Kids Hope USA Mentor and Director in association with Holland Heights Elementary School.  She was a dedicated volunteer with youth programs at Calvary Reformed Church as well as the TCAC and USA Swim Programs at the Holland Aquatic Center. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Colleen (Lawless) Day of Lake Forest, IL; and her father-in-law, Patrick Lawless of Joliet, IL. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Mark Lawless of Holland; her three children, Megan, Sarah and Danny; her parents, Glenn and Karen Ruthenbeck of New Lenox, IL; her sisters, Kathy and Mike Mischka of Chicago, IL and Kim and Geoff Greiner of New Lenox, IL; her mother-in-law, Rita Lawless of Joliet, IL; her brother-in-law, Dick Day of Lake Forest, IL; several nieces and nephews. The memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Calvary Reformed Church, 995 E. 8th Street, Holland. Visitation will be on Friday, February 20, 2009 from 1-3 and 6-9 p.m. at Calvary Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Calvary Reformed Church Youth Ministries. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Mulder Chapel, www.lifestorynet .com.  


 


 

LAIDLAW DAVID ORVILLE 

Age 89. A resident of North Carolina, formerly of Milford, died February 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Lee Laidlaw. Loving father of Ayesha Lancaster, Linda Whipple, John (Kathleen) Laidlaw, Charles (Rebecca) Jolley, Carol (Timothy) Vance and Barbara Durren; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Also survived by many loving extended family members and dear friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Georgine Laidlaw (d. 1980); their sons, Andrew Laidlaw (d. 1974) and Thomas Jolley (d. 1992); grandson, Todd Laidlaw (d. 1989) and brother, Dr. Robert Laidlaw (d. 1980). Mr. Laidlaw retired as the director at Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 East Liberty, Milford, Saturday, February 21 at 12 O'clock. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Pastor Nathan Whipple to officiate. Friends may visit 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial donations are being accepted for the David Laidlaw Memorial Garden Fund, payable to Galloway Ridge, Inc. (Memorial Garden), 3000 Galloway Ridge Road, Pittsboro, NC 27313. For further information please call 248-684-6645 or:


 


 

LAWRENCE "LARRY" E. TONOWSKI PORT HURON Lawrence "Larry" Edward Tonowski , age 45, a resident of Port Huron passed away very unexpectedly on Friday February 6, 2009 at St. Joseph-Mercy Hospital in Port Huron. He was born on September 24, 1963 in Detroit a son of Lawrence F. and Rachel J. (MacDonald) Tonowski. Larry worked at Goodwill Industries in Port Huron for a number of years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus-St. Marys in Port Huron. Larry enjoyed football and a was dedicated Detroit Lions fan. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Larry is survived by his wife Brandi Fox-Tonowski of Port Huron, his parents; Larry F. and Rachel Tonowski of Croswell, one brother; James (Michele) Tonowski of Livermore, California, two sisters; Catherine (Doug) Watson of Croswell and Jayne Tonowski of Livermore, Califonia, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a niece, Jennifer L. Watson in 1999. Funeral Mass was held at St.Patricks Catholic Church in Croswell with Fr. Donald J. Eppenbrock officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Larry may be made to the "March of Dimes." Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Six South Howard Avenue, Croswell, MI 48422.

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Laina E. Kemppainen

Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:56 AM 

TEHACHAPI, Calif. -- Laina E. Kemppainen, 86, of Tehachapi, Calif., died Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 2009, in Tehachapi.


 


 

Larry Lopez

Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Larry A. Lopez, age 69, of Adrian, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in his home with his family at his side. He was born on Oct. 20, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Avelardo and Maria (Rangel) Lopez. He married Marjean Sackett and later married Peggy Tuell. Larry was a self-employed carpenter and a driver, owner and trainer of harness horses since the late 1970s. He was a member of the American Trotters Association, was an active outreach worker at the Lenawee County Migrant Camps as well as a foster grandparent for Lenawee County. In his free time he enjoyed reading, canoeing, golfing, mushroom hunting and fishing. Larry was an avid Notre Dame football fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Larry is survived by two sons, Mark (Lori) Sackett of Clinton, Mich., and Keith (Alena) Watson of Tecumseh; two daughters, Amy Jo (Keith Sweinhagen) Sackett and Sarah (Chance Hiser) Lopez, both from Adrian; two brothers, Richard (Jane) Lopez of Clinton and Augustine Lopez of Ann Arbor; two sisters, Grace (Clare) Bates of Battle Creek and Bertha Lopez of Adrian; eight grandchildren, Chelsea, Taylor, Luke, Jared, Morgan, Colt, Dustin and Lina; one great-grandson, Carter Michael; and another grandson on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Rudy, and an aunt, Santos. Visitation will take place at Handler Funeral Home in Tecumseh on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., with services to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Steve Decker from Hospice of Lenawee officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Lenora Campbell

CAMPBELL, Lenora Virginia - Age 80, of Flint, formerly of Fenton, went to be with her Lord Thursday, February 12, 2009. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday, February 16, 2009 at Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle, 1013 Hughes St., Flint, Pastor Keith McKinnies officiating. Burial will follow in Tyrone Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held 2-5 and 7-9 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Lonnie A. Pickett Jackson Lonnie A. Pickett, 69, of Jackson (formerly of Lapeer) passed away peacefully at home February 8, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Lonnie was a retired truck driver, with 47 years of service. He was a jack of all trades, enjoying carpentry and landscaping. He was a big supporter of the University of Michigan Athletics, especially their football team. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patti; sons, Kurtis, Matt (Brenda), and Kevin (Holly) Pickett; daughters, Creightyn (Jay) McMunn and Tammy (Cortney) Pickett; grandchildren, Rusty, Jonathan, Steven, Haley, and Zachary; great-grandchildren, Van and Lincoln; 5 sisters and 1 brother; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Carolyn (Corey) Duncan and Jerry (Rhonda) Krumm; special 4-legged son, Muggs. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother. A celebration of Lonnie s life was held Saturday (February 14, 2009) at Sherwood Funeral Home, Grass Lake, Mich. Please si

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Lorna Baker, 83

Sunday, February 15, 2009 5:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lorna E. Baker, age 83, of Holland Township, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Resthaven Care Center-Boersma Cottage.  She retired from United Parcel Service after 10 years.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Kenyon, in 1974; and son-in-law, Robert Brondyke, in 1996. She is survived by her husband, Rowland; and children, Nancy and Douglas Steck of Holland, Marilyn and Tom Handy of Holland, Susan and Mark Galat of Haslett, MI, Dawn and Paul Cochran of Crystal Lake, IL; stepchildren, Cynthia Gaudette of Traverse City, Douglas and Sharon Baker of Burleson, TX,  Todd Baker of Granburry, TX; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nephews, nieces and cousins. The memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Dr. Daniel Miller will be officiating.  Inurnment will be in Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet, MI. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Kidney Foundation-West Michigan Area or the Alzheimer's Association. An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com  for those who cannot attend the services.    


 


 

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.


 


 

Louis F. Nass

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 3:26 AM 

THERESA, Wis. -- Louis F. Nass, 66, of Theresa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, after a long hard courageous battle with lung disease while surrounded by family and close friends at his home. 


 


 

Louise W. (Neuman) Otter Sept. 12, 1920-Feb. 14, 2009

Louise Wilhelmina Neuman Otter, age 88, of Huron Township, died on Saturday, February 14, 2009 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.


 


 

Luis Duenas, 70

Sunday, February 15, 2009 5:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Luis Duenas, 70, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009.  Arrangements will be announced by Dykstra Funeral Homes Inc.    


 


 

Lyle Dean Domer

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Lyle Dean Domer was born Sept. 30, 1936, in LaGrange County, Ind. Lyle passed away on Feb. 8, 2009, in Bullhead City, Ariz.  He served four years in the United States Navy and 34 years of dedicated service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He retired from the Chicago office in 1994 as communications manager. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Iva Jean and Lawrence Domer. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia, and three children, Gail (Peter), Timothy (Lisa) and Brian (Katharine). He was the loving grandfather of Madison, Grace, Regina, Sophia and Vincent. A memorial service will take place this summer in Illinois. Lyle will remain forever in our hearts. May he rest in peace.  


 


 

MASTERS BEVERLY J 

Wednesday 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday 10 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Rd. at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.), Warren. ahpeters.com


 


 

Mabel A. Keller

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mabel A. Keller, age 97, of Jasper passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.  She was born Nov. 13, 1911, in Pike Township, Fulton County, Ohio, to Alfred and Emma (Kutzley) Barnes. She attended the Fruit Ridge School and was a graduate of Sand Creek High School, Class of 1930. She then graduated from Lenawee County Normal School and taught at several Lenawee one-room schools, the last being Tuft School in Seneca. On March 4, 1933, she married John H. Keller of Morenci in Angola, Ind., and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a member of the Jasper Woman’s Club, Fairfield Chapter #224 Order of the Eastern Star, and the Weston United Methodist Church, which she attended from early childhood. She and her husband owned Keller Insurance Agency from 1952 to 1978 where she managed the office until the agency was sold to their son, Howard.  She then spent her winters in Palmetto, Fla., where she was active in several clubs until 2004. She is survived by her two sons, Howard J. (Margie) Keller of Sand Creek and George W. (Alice) Keller of Sunbury, Ohio. A third son, Charles, died as an infant. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Kevin H. (Debra) Keller of Jasper, Craig (Becky) Keller of Galena, Ohio, Kristi Keller of Sand Creek, Kerry A. (Constance) Keller of Sand Creek, Bradley (Mary) Keller of Galena, Ohio, and Karen Keller Lambka of Sand Creek; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a special sister-in-law, Aldyth Barnes of Seneca. Besides her husband and son, she was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings, Ruth Bovee, Blanche Waldron, Edith Thiel, Erma Graham, Howard Barnes, Donald Barnes, Everett Barnes and Vernon Barnes. The funeral service for Mabel will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial will take place in Weston Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and an Eastern Star service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, conducted by the Fairfield Order of the Eastern Star. You may also send condolences or sign the register book at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Mabel may be made to the Weston United Methodist Church or Maurice Spear Campus. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.


 


 

Margaret (Salsbury-Caulkins) Blaine

Friday, February 13, 2009 11:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Margaret (Salsbury-Caulkins) Blaine, of Ohio, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. Services are pending at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale and a complete obituary will follow in Saturday’s paper.


 


 

Margaret G. Blaine

Monday, February 16, 2009 12:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Margaret Gayer (Salsbury-Caulkins) Blaine, of Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Hillsdale, where she resided for 67 years on Broad Street, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born April 4, 1914, in New York City, the daughter of Michael and Julianna (Plosnky) Gayer. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Lyle B. Salsbury, Harold G. Caulkins who was the former Police Chief of Hillsdale and Jack O. Blaine and two brothers, Frank and Louis Gayer. She is survived by one sister, Irene Landau of New Jersey; two sons, Ronald (Judy) Salsbury of Johnson City, Tenn. and Daniel Salsbury of Belleville, Mich.; one daughter, Carol (Robert) Mallendick of Maumee, Ohio; four grandsons, David (Tabitha) Salsbury of Johnson City, Tenn., Robert III (Shannon) Mallendick of Maumee, Matthew (Tara) Mallendick of Toledo, Ohio and Marc Mallendick of Maumee; five great-granddaughters, Hailey, Allison, Tabitha, Olivia and Emily Mallendick; three nieces, Ginger, Sharon and Gayle and many close friends. Mrs. Blaine served on the Election Board in Hillsdale for many years and she was a member of the Elks Lodge in Hillsdale. She was a vibrant wife and mother who was active until the very end. She will be missed by all who knew her. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Margaret Gayer Blaine will be held at 11 a.m., Monday at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale, with Pastor Dan Johnson officiating. Interment will take place in the Camden Cemetery in Camden. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of their choice.


 


 

Margaret L. Humphrys Lapeer Margaret L. Humphrys, 80, of Lapeer, passed away Saturday (February 7, 2009). She was born June 22, 1928, in Alma, Mich., to Leo and Margaret (Barry) Norman. She married Despard "Des" Humphrys on February 19, 1955. Margaret was a Registered Nurse who began her career out of state, but finished at Lapeer Regional Hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Mrs. Humphrys enjoyed collecting recipes- due to the size of her family, playing cards and just loved turtles. She is survived by her husband, "Des" Humphrys; children, Michael (Kay) Humphrys of North Branch, Kathy Humphrys-Vechell of Lapeer, Margaret (Paul) Waugh ofLapeer, James (LeeAnn) Humphrys of North Carolina, Sharon (Mark) Galla of Illinois, Mary (Randy) Arakawa of Illinois, Debra (David) Nienaber of Colorado, Janette (Chris) Heersche of Illinois, John Humphrys of Lapeer, David Humphrys of Lapeer; 33 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Ray) Sisan of S

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Marguerite M. Alexander Sept. 19, 1912-Feb. 11, 2009

Marguerite Mabel Alexander, 96, of Monroe died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday at Tendercare of Monroe. She had been in poor health for several years. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m.


 


 

Maria Lynn Pellikka Aug. 27, 1948-Feb. 13, 2009

Maria Lynn Pellikka was born August 27, 1948 in Midland, Michigan. Maria was the oldest of four daughters born from the union of Henry Pellikka and Ellen (Kuivinen) Pellikka. She graduated from Midland High School. 


 


 

Marilynn A. Loreti

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:49 AM 

WAUWATOSA, Wis. -- Marilynn A. Loreti, 59, of Wauwatosa, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. 


 


 

Marlene Rodgers Feb. 12, 2009

Marlene Rodgers, 70, of Monroe died Thursday night at home. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home, Monroe. 


 


 

Marlene Schuch

Schuch, Marlene B. (Stanley) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Schuch passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, February 13, 2009 at her residence, age 72 years. The Funeral Liturgy is being planned for Tuesday and a complete obituary will be announced in Sunday's edition of the paper. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Sunday & Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.


 


 

Martha Overway

OVERWAY (BOERSMA) - Martha Overway (Boersma), aged 77, of Jenison, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Fellowship Reformed Church. Interment Floral View Memorial Gardens. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A complete obituary will be in Sunday's Grand Rapids Press. VANDERLAAN-HUDSONVILLE www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net


 


 

Mary C. (Lipford) Walters Aug. 23, 1939-Feb. 13, 2009

Mary C. (Lipford) Walters, age 69, of Monroe, MI, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009, at Elderly Solutions where she had been for the past month. Mary was a resident of Norman Towers.


 


 

Mary Hoy

HOY, Mary Louann (Hook) - Age 60, of Frankenmuth, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw. Funeral Services will be 1PM Monday, February 16, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be 11AM Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Mary Sarna 

Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly.


 


 

Maxine M.Capp

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:56 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Maxine Marie Capp, age 72, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road in Sturgis.  A complete obituary with funeral service times will appear in the Sturgis Journal’s Weekend edition.  


 


 

Maxine Marie Capp

Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:06 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Maxine Marie Capp, age 72, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at the Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Ind. She was born May 2, 1936 in Hastings, Mich., a daughter to the late John and Beldon (Blanck) Cheney. On Aug. 15, 1952, in Battle Creek, she married John Harrison Capp. He preceded her in death in Sept. of 1977. Maxine has been a resident of Sturgis since 1985, moving here from White Pigeon. She enjoyed genealogy and ceramics and was involved in the 4-H program while residing in White Pigeon. Surviving are eight children, Mary (Larry) Cotter of Hudsonville, Mich., John Richard (Cheryl) Capp of Wyoming, Mich., Karen Sue (Donald) Truppa of Sturgis, Kathleen Lynn (David) VandenBos of Sturgis, James Lee (Nancy) Capp of Sturgis,  Eileen Beth (Curt) Thomas of Nashville, Ind., Timothy Brice (Angie) Capp of Middlebury, Ind., and Marc Douglas Capp of Sturgis; 10 grandchildren, Miranda Cotter, Autumn VandenBos, Billie Wagner, Christina Hanshew, Darcy VandenBos, Michael Cotter, Colin Capp, Ashley Wilson, Brett Truppa, and Spencer Wilson; five great-grandchildren, Benjamen John VandenBos, Skyler Hanshew, Elijah Wagner, Angelina Hanshew, and Jasamine Blaising; a brother, George Raymond (Anna) Cheney of Constantine, Mich.; long-time companion: Lee Castleton of Sturgis. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Funeral services celebrating the life of Maxine Marie Capp will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in White Pigeon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.tributes.com  


 


 

McCARTER EARL LOUIS 

Age 91 of Royal Oak, died February 14, 2009. Loving husband of the late Frances. Dear father of Richard (Maureen) McCarter, Kenneth (Kathryn) McCarter, Marilyn (Anthony) Messina, and Lawrence (Barbara) McCarter. Survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Brother of Evelyn (the late Richard) Hanson, Leona (the late Hank) Mulholland and the late Roy (the late Madeline) McCarter. Brother in law of Jack and Margaret Demmer, Mae and the late Ted Long and Catherine and the late Ray Long. Mr. McCarter was an Army Aircorp WWII Veteran and after his active duty with the military he worked for Burroughs Corp as Director of Employee Benefits and retired after 35 years of service. Funeral Mass Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 9:30 a.m. with an in state time of 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. The family will receive friends 3-5 and 6-9 Tuesday at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorials to Crittenton Hospital Foundation. Online guestbook:


 


 

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Milan M. Gunjak Aug. 11, 1927-Feb. 13, 2009

Milan Michael Gunjak, age 81, of Curtice, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 11, 1927 to Michael and Anna (Stanich) Gunjak.


 


 

Mildred Van House, 96

Monday, February 16, 2009 5:23 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mildred Van House, age 96, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Cypress Cove Retirement Home in Fort Myers, Florida.  She was born October 22, 1912 in Monticello, Minnesota to George and Mary Cornell.  She moved to Mount Morris, Michigan in 1924 and later lived in East Detroit, Birmingham, and Holland, Michigan, and  most recently in Fort Myers, Florida.  Mildred received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Michigan County Normal (Eastern Michigan University) and Wayne State University, respectively.  She was an elementary school teacher and taught for many years in Monticello, Minnesota, Warren Consolidated and West Ottawa schools in Michigan.  She was a member of the Cypress Lake United Methodist Church.  Mildred is reunited with Earl, her husband of 62 years, who passed away in February 2005.  She leaves one son, Richard Earl (Vickie) of Ann Arbor, Michigan; one grandson; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and two great-granddaughters.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials in Mildred's name may be given to the Cypress Cove Memorial Fund or Cypress Lake United Methodist Church.      


 


 

Miller, Mary A.

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Nancy 'Cleo' Peterson

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:32 AM 

WATERSMEET, Mich. -- Nancy "Cleo" Peterson, of Watersmeet, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 8, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital with her loving family by her side. 


 


 

Nancy A. Sting 1945-2009 Nancy Ann Sting, 63, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19, 2009, while under hospice care, following a four-year illness. She was born on March 16, 1945 in Roseville, the daughter of William and Edna Haas Winkler. She was married to Bob J. Sting on October 29, 1983 in Prescott by Rev. Dan Waxell. He was her husband and companion for 28 years. She passed away on her husband's birthday. She is survived by her husband, Bob. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place in Hudson, Fla. A memorial service was held on January 25, 2009 in Hudson, Fla. A grave side service and committal will take place at 2 p.m. on May 24, 2009 in Silverlawn Cemetery, Sebewaing. Pastor Ray Sting will officiate. Arrangements were handled by the Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes and Crematory, Hudson, Fla.

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Nancy Jane Reed

Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:05 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Nancy Jane Reed, age 88, of Centreville, died Sunday Feb. 8, 2009, at Fairview Living Center.  She was born near Hersey, Mich., on June 23, 1920, the daughter of William and Grace (Beers) Sweet.  Nancy graduated from Sturgis High School in 1938.  During World War II she worked in an airplane factory in California.  She later worked at G-W Pizza in Mendon and the Constantine Creamery.  In her spare time, Nancy enjoyed knitting, and watching all sports, especially basketball. Nancy is survived by a son and daughter in law, Gregory and Patricia Reed of Centreville; and by two grandchildren, Hillary and Colin Reed. Cremation has been conducted.  A private interment of ashes will take place later.  Online register and condolences may be sent to www.eickhofffuneralhome.com  


 


 

Nancy L. Azelton

Nancy L. Azelton, age 74, passed away suddenly, on Feb. 4, 2009, in Gladwin. 


 


 

Nelson F. Kramer 1913-2009 Nelson F. Kramer, 95, Sebewaing passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009. He was born in Unionville on April 18, 1913, son of William and Lydia (Beatenhead) Kramer. On July 24, 1937, he married Bernadine Biles in Fairgrove. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2005. Nelson retired as the Postmaster in Akron, where he served for 25 years. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Akron United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Lou (Dwayne) Fischer, Bay City; grandchildren, Mark (Karen) Fischer, Unionville and Keith (Diane) Fischer, Elkton; granddaughter-in-law, Amy Fischer; grandson-in-law, Garry Bruce and great-grandchildren, Joel, Jared, Tyson and Kelly Fischer and Bess, BreeAnne and Beau Bruce. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nancy (Fischer) Bruce; a grandson, Chris Fischer; seven brothers and four sisters. A memorial service will be held and announced at a later date by the Unionville Funeral Chapel, Unionville.

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Orland E. Blaising

Monday, February 16, 2009 10:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Orland Eugene Blaising, age 69, of LaGrange, Ind., died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. A June memorial service will be planned for family and friends to celebrate Orland’s life. Arrangements are by Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. 


 


 

Paniccia, Marjorie V. *

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Phyllis Ann (Worona) Lovitt May 21, 1946-Feb. 11, 2009

Phyllis Ann (Worona) Lovitt, age 62, of Lasalle, MI and formerly of Sylvania, OH passed away on February 11, 2009 in Wailuku, HI.


 


 

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Phyllis Ann (Worona) Lovitt, age 62, of LaSalle, MI and formerly of Sylvania, OH passed away on February 11, 2009 in Wailuku, HI. She was born on May 21, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Philip and Clara (Michalski) Worona, and attended St. 


 


 

Richard Graham Antle

Richard Graham Antle, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2009, at the age of 93. 


 


 

Robert L. Laboe

A memorial Mass for Robert L. Laboe, 76, of Monroe, who died Jan. 19 at Mercy Memorial Hospital, will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at St. Anne Catholic Church on N. Dixie Hwy.


 


 

Robert M. Storch

Monday, February 16, 2009 12:07 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert Michael Storch, 63, of West New York, NJ and Scottsdale, Ariz. passed away Feb. 11, 2009. Bob was born Aug. 10, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Ind. He lived a very generous, selfless life, always giving himself to others. He attended Ohio Northern University and graduated with a BS in  pharmacy. He also received his MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. His work took him all over the country, most recently to Manhattan where he worked for Duane Reade as a VP of Pharmacy and Business Development. His leadership abilities led him from the President of his high school class to the President of his Theta Chi fraternity, and continued into his professional life. He was a member of NACDS, the St. John's College of Pharmacy Dean's Advisory Council, and a guest lecturer at Ohio Northern. He loved his work, his family, and the Lord, and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan (Bragalone) Storch, and his children, Alex and Anna. Bob was the son-in-law of Marilyn and Italo Bragalone, of Hillsdale. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale. Arrangements are being made by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to an endowment fund in his name to the ONU College of Pharmacy, 525 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810, attn: Scott Wills.


 


 

Rosella M. 'Rosie' Richardson

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rosella M. “Rosie” Richardson, age 88, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Mrs. Richardson was a bookkeeper in her husband's businesses, and was employed at the Lyon’s Variety Store, at the Anderson’s as a cashier, at the Trading Post in Lyons, and had worked at the Morenci IGA. She had also attended Auctioneer School and volunteered at Fulton Manor. Rosie enjoyed clogging and belly dancing. Rosella was born in Delta, Ohio, on June 27, 1920, the daughter of the late Arthur M. and the late Ethel M. (Yawberg) Chamberlin. She married Gaylord W. Richardson on July 20, 1939, and he preceded her in death on March 21, 1999. She was a member of the Universalist Unitarian Church in Lyons, Ohio, for many years. Surviving are her children, Ivan (Pam) Richardson of Jonesville, Mich., Sharon (Joe) Eich of Toledo, Lynn (Linda) Richardson of Delta; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-granddaughters; sister Pat (Don) Burgoon of Delta; and sister-in-law Peggy Chamberlin of Delta. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Lewis Chamberlin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon, with the Rev. Lynn Kerr officiating. Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to American Diabetes Association or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com


 


 

Russell Bush, Jr. Traverse City/ Lapeer Russell Bush, Jr., 86, of Traverse City and Lapeer, passed away Tuesday (February 3, 2009) at Lapeer Regional Medical Center. Russell was born September 11, 1922, in Grant Township, to the late Russell and Clara (Woods) Bush. He married Thais B. Lackey on June 8, 1945, also in Grant Township. After Russell was honorably discharged from the United States Army Air Corp in September 1945, he and Thais had four wonderful children. He was a hard worker, owned a diary farm, was a store keeper and a loan officer. He enjoyed traveling for over 35 years researching genealogy and visiting with family and friends. Russell is survived by his wife, Thais B. Bush of Lapeer; daughter, Monti (David) Madar of Brown City; son, Dr. Russell L. (Peggy) Bush of Lapeer; daughter, Donda L. (Kenneth) Schroeder of Lapeer; son, Kevin (Margaret) Bush of Lapeer; grandchildren, Adam (Lisa) Kelly and Alexandria Kelly, Saralynn Bush and Bryan Bush, Joel (Kim)

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Sandra 'Sandi' Jean Freimark June 25, 1947-Feb. 11, 2009

Sandra quot;Sandi quot; Jean Freimark, 61, of Canada Creek Ranch, Atlanta, died February 11, 2009, at home.She was born June 25, 1947 in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Robert I. and Carolyn Jean (Broughton) Warner.


 


 

Sharon Lorayne Billiau Almont Sharon Lorayne Billiau, 72, of Almont, passed away Saturday (February 7, 2009). She was born December 15, 1936, in Detroit, to Thomas and Lorayne Blower She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Billiau, on December 15, 1953. After the last of her five children entered school, Sharon began college, graduating from Wayne State University with honors. She started her teaching career at Dryden Elementary School where she touched the lives of thousands of children and parents as first a remedial reading teacher and then principal. During this time she obtained her Master's in Education and a Master's in Administration. Even after she retired, Sharon started her own private school, Country Day Academy, where she continued to help those with varying needs and where she could put into practice her on philosophy of teaching. She had a love of learning and teaching, inspiring her students to do and be their best with the belief that everyone

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Sharon Rose Wisenbaugh

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Shirley Elaine Makemson

Monday, February 16, 2009 12:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Shirley Elaine Makemson, 71, formerly of Camden, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Harborside Health Care in Bryan, Ohio.  She was born June 17, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of Robert and Eloise (Lutz) Makemson. Shirley graduated from Camden High School in 1955 and had been employed at Mohawk Tools.  She was a former member of the Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge in Bryan and her hobbies included cooking, knitting, crafts, and visiting the casinos. Survivors include two sisters, Kaye (Jerry) Lambright, Sr., Hillsdale and Sandra Smith, Fremont, Ind.; two nieces; one nephew and special friends, Dave, Jamie, Elizabeth and Isabel Holbrook, Clynn Moore and Jerry Freese. Her parents preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Sam Wickard officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall. Visitation is scheduled 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials to her family would be appreciated.


 


 

Solange N. Roberts

Saturday, February 14, 2009 12:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Solange N.  Roberts Jan. 31, 1925 — Feb. 2, 2009 Solange Noel Roberts, 84, passed away Feb. 2, 2009, peacefully in her home in Rio Rancho, N.M. Born Jan. 31, 1925, in the French territory of Suez, Egypt, to Charles and Louise Perceval, she was educated in Egypt and France. Her father, mother and her brother Paul preceded her in death. Surviving her are sister Patricia of Guadeloupe; half sister Jean-Marie of France; son Brian, his wife Bonnie of Vermont, son Marc, his wife Elizabeth, their children Rhianna and Brennan of New Mexico and daughter Monique (Boyd), her husband Kevin and children Avery and Sean of Illinois. Solange moved with her husband to Hillsdale in the 1950s. She was a generous and giving person devoting much of her time to helping other people. She volunteered with the Red Cross, Grey Ladies, Meals on Wheels and was a board member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She worked at Hillsdale College in admissions, teaching summer school French and at the college’s Health Service for more than 20 years. In 2002 she moved to New Mexico. She loved to read, play Bridge and be with her friends and family. Services were held in Rio Rancho on Feb. 9. Those desiring, can make contributions in her name to the American Heart Association. Condolences can be sent to her children c/o Monique Boyd, 230 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093.


 


 

Stanley J. Elias

Friday, February 13, 2009 3:50 AM 

BESSEMER, Mich. -- Stanley J. Elias, 84, of Glyuna Street, Bessemer, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Wakefield.


 


 

Starks Jr., Oren A.

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Teagan Nicole Araiza Feb. 13, 2009

Teagan Nicole Araiza was stillborn into this world on Friday evening, February 13, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Teagan was dearly loved by all her family.


 


 

Thomas G. Abshier, Jr. Imlay City Thomas G. Abshier, Jr., 80, of Imlay City for the past 51 years, passed away Tuesday (February 10, 2009). He was born May 28, 1928, in Detroit, to Thomas and Oranda Abshier, Sr. He married Viola Helen Jankowski. Thomas retired from the Romeo Ford Proving Grounds. He owned Thomas Abshier Sod Farm. He enjoyed travel, photography, playing horseshoes and cards, and nature. He is survived by his daughters, Diane (Darrell) Halbert, Janice (Art) Wright, Patty (Dennis) Burrick, Theresa (Larry) Sieczynski; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred (Henrietta) Abshier, Jim (Jackie) Abshier; sister, Gloria (Jack) Desjardine; sister-in-law, Shirley Abshier. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Helen (Jankowski) Abshier in 1977; parents, Thomas and Oranda Abshier, Sr.; brother, Robert Abshier. Funeral services were held Saturday (February 14, 2009). "You will be remembered by family and friends

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Tony L. Williams

Monday, February 16, 2009 4:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Tony L. Williams, age 46, of Angola, Ind., died on Feb. 13, 2009, in Angola. Williams was born on Feb. 15, 1962, in Kendallville, Ind., to David L. Williams and Sandra Girton Bruce. He was married to Glenna Williams of Angola. Tony worked at Dexter Axel in Fremont, Ind. He is survived by his father and step-mother, David and Linda Williams of Union City; his mother, Sandra Bruce of Tecumseh; his wife, Glenna Williams of Angola; daughter Kristine Brown of Angola; three grandchildren; a brother, John Williams of Ann Arbor; a half-brother, Matthew Williams of Adrian; step-brother Kent Boner of Kendallville, Ind.; and one sister, Tammy Williams of Tecumseh. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Weicht Funeral Home in Angola, with the Rev. Angel Rojas officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service, from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o David Williams. Arrangements are by the Weicht Funeral Home in Angola.


 


 

Tyler Scott Chambers

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Wanda J. Woodworth

Monday, February 16, 2009 10:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Wanda  J. Woodworth, age 69, of Coldwater, Mich., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.  She had been in failing health. According to her wishes, cremation will take place. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to the Branch County Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson.  


 


 

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William L. Boyt

Saturday, February 14, 2009 12:01 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William L. Boyt May 29, 1949 — Jan. 28, 2009 William L. Boyt, 59, of Montgomery, Texas, formerly of Frontier, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009. He was born May 29, 1949, in Hillsdale. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held in Montgomery, Texas.


 


 

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YOUNG HAROLD 

"HARRY" Age 56. Beloved son of Barbara and the late Fred. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. with funeral service Thursday 1:00 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Please leave the family a message at

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