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Angela Kay Rummer, age 43, of Beaverton, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at her home. |
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Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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Betty Hawley Lapeer/Flint Betty Hawley, 77, of Lapeer/Flint, passed away Saturday (May 16, 2009). She was born September 23, 1931, in Alpena, to Earl and Viola (Wilder) Hawley. Betty lived at Nandi Hills Group Home in Flint. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Viola Hawley; 2 brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday (May 20, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Peter DeKlerk officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lapeer. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
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CLARA M. VINCENT MARLETTE Clara M. Vincent, age 73, of Marlette, died peacefully at her home Thursday, May 14, 2009. She was born November 28, 1935 in Bay Port, Michigan, daughter to the late John & Garnett (Barr) Wisenbaugh. She married Ronald G. Vincent Sr. on January 2, 1953 in Armada, Michigan. She worked many years as a cook for the former Ruth's Restaurant in Marlette. Clara enjoyed playing Bingo, Quilting, Embroidering and most of all, her family. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Sr. of Marlette, three daughters; Rhonda & Dale Kaake of Cass City, Michigan, Pamela King of Marlette, Michelle & Vernon Clapsaddle of Marlette, one son; Ronald Jr. (Pamela) Vincent of Gagetown, Michigan, one brother; Floyd Wisenbaugh of Owosso, Michigan eighteen grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers & sisters and one granddaughter, Christie. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Pastor DonaldBroughton officiating. Burial was in the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to United Hospice Service or the family. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, MI. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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CLARENCE S. RADER APPLEGATE Clarence S. Rader, age 70, a resident of Applegate passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. He was born on October 22, 1938 in Carsonville, a son of the late Willard and Emilie (Schroeder) Rader. Clarence worked at Stokely-Van Camp in Croswell for many years. He enjoyed his John Deere tractor and was an avid collector of model John Deere tractors. Clarence also loved horses. He is survived by one sister; Louise Paterson, one brother; Cliff Rader both of Deckerville, several nieces, nephews, many great nieces, great nephews and many many great-great nieces and nephews. Clarence was preceded in death by four brothers; Louis, Charles, Robert and Carl and one sister, Ruth McComb. Funeral services were held at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Carsonville with Pastor David Barnes of the Carsonville Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment was followed in the Washington Cemetery. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Carsonville. |
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Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
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Charles F. ‘Chuck’ Norris of North Adams passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the “Mac” McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility in Hillsdale. He was born June 24, 1938 in North Adams the son of Robert and Gladys (Leonard) Norris. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bonnie (Bonsteel) Norris whom he married on Oct. 9, 1965. He is also survived by one son, Scott (Vicki) Norris of Saginaw; two grandchildren, Dalton and Dylan Norris; one brother, Larry (Cindy) Norris of Danville, Va.; two sisters, Sally (Tom) Andrews of Reading, and Amy (Daniel) Moore of Oviedo, Fla; one sister-in-law, Marilee Norris of Tecumseh; mother-in-law, Dorothy Bonsteel of North Adams; step-mother, Norma Norris of Hillsdale; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Norris. Chuck served his country in the United States Marine Reserve. He worked for the State of Michigan Department of Corrections in Jackson for 30 years and retired in June of 1997. He also enjoyed farming and gardening and spending time outdoors. At his request cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Charles F. “Chuck” Norris will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. In lieu of flowers friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the North Adams United Methodist Church or to the North Adams Fire Department. |
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Clarice Blanche Kronquist, age 89, of Newberry, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at her daughter’s home in Holland. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, June 8, 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Newberry.  Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland. Please visit www.lifestorynet. com for further information.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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David Dillon, 89, of Germantown Plantation, Germantown, Tenn., and formerly of Sturgis, Mich., entered the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 16, 2009, after  a short illness.  A memorial service was held in his honor at his residence. David was born on April 20, 1920, in Newton, N.J., a son of Edward and Lilly Dillon.  He grew up in Sturgis, graduating in 1938 from Sturgis High School, where he was a three-sport star in football, basketball and baseball.  After graduating from the University of Illinois in 1942, where he again lettered in three sports, he served in the Army Air Force during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge in 1946.   After a short time in Coldwater, he returned to Sturgis, where he served as a biology teacher and coach for the next 27 years before concluding his career at Worthington Christian High School in Columbus, Ohio.  His  38-year career  culminated with his induction into the Michigan and Ohio High School Coaches Association Halls of Fame, recognizing a basketball career in which he recorded 454 victories. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Mary Marie (Freeland), to whom he was married for 67 years, and with whom he founded the Bair Lake Bible Camp in Jones, a Christian camp attended by more than 300,000 young people over the past 51 years. He is also survived by  five adoring children, Thomas (Michele) of Columbus, Ohio; Jack of Fort Wayne, Ind., Sandy Shook (Ray) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Marty Hogue (David) of Memphis, Tenn., and Robyn Hughes (Dave) of Geismar, La.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Weiderman, and his brother, Edward (Elizabeth) of Sturgis. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Adolph.    His life was clearly known by his dedication and service to Jesus Christ as reflected by his work at the Sturgis Bible Chapel, First Baptist Church (Troy, Ohio) and Grace Chapel  (St. Petersburg, Fla.).   Memorial contributions may be made to Bair Lake Bible Camp, 12500 Prang Street, Jones, MI 49061 |
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Don Bouman, 88, of Zeeland, died Friday, May 22, 2009,  in Zeeland Community Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. www.yntemafh.com |
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Donald Bouman, 88, of Zeeland, died Friday, May 22, 2009 at Zeeland Community Hospital Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Zeeland Free Methodist Church, 3041 96th Ave., Zeeland.  The Revs. Wayne Cash and Jerry Van Kuiken will officiate.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Donna Bystry, age 85 of Monroe, Wisc., formerly of Bronson died Friday in Monroe.  Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Kolcz Funeral Home as soon as information is available. |
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 Donna  Gaye Jordan, age 60, passed away, May 21, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She is survived by her brother, Dennis (Lois) Jordan, her sister, Debra Anderson,  two nephews, Andrew (Claudia) Jordan and Cal Jordan, her niece, LuAnn (Rick) Roberts, and six great nieces & nephews, two great great nieces, one uncle, Gene (Phyllis) White, one aunt, Ruby Jordan, and several cousins. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 24, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will be on Tuesday at 3 p.m., in Union Cemetery, Columbus, OH. Condolences may be offered online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com |
• Edith (Marguerite) Harrison, 87, of Ludington, died at home on May 21. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Edsel F. Burnor, age 90, of Britton, passed away May 22, 2009. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday’s Daily Telegram. |
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Elwood Lee Neeley, 74, of Shipshewana, Ind., died Friday, May 22, 2009, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Middlebury, Ind. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at  Eden Worship Center in Topeka, Ind.  Memorials may be give to Eden Worship Center.   |
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Ernest D. “Dewey” Gamber, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born March 21, 1927, in Huntington, Indiana, the son of Clyde and Florence (Lambright) Gamber. He is survived by two brothers, Richard D. Gamber of Fowlerville and Charles E. (Julia) Thorp of Coldwater; two sisters, Mary M. (Jim) Dietz of Hillsdale and Alberta M. Lapham of Punta Gorda, Fla. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Erma Bilby. Dewey retired from Addison Products in 1988 after over 25 years of service and he enjoyed eating lunch every day at the Senior Center in Hillsdale and visiting with his friends. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Ernest D. “Dewey” Gamber will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Interment will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center.   Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home — Hillsdale 517-437-0605 |
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Ernest D. “Dewey” Gamber, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born March 21, 1927, in Huntington, Indiana, the son of Clyde and Florence (Lambright) Gamber. He is survived by two brothers, Richard D. Gamber of Fowlerville and Charles E. (Julia) Thorp of Coldwater; two sisters, Mary M. (Jim) Dietz of Hillsdale and Alberta M. Lapham of Punta Gorda, Fla. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Erma Bilby. Dewey retired from Addison Products in 1988 after over 25 years of service and he enjoyed eating lunch every day at the Senior Center in Hillsdale and visiting with his friends. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Ernest D. “Dewey” Gamber will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Interment will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center. |
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Eugene Leroy Bailey Metamora Eugene Leroy Bailey, 81, a lifetime Metamora area resident, passed away March 9, 2009. He was born May 29, 1927, in Pontiac, to George and Blanche (VanHorn) Bailey. He married Clara Ellen Hill on July 14, 1951 in Dryden. Eugene served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Military Police. Mr. Bailey worked at General Motors Truck & Bus for 30 years, retiring in 1981. Eugene enjoyed bocci ball, fishing, camping, hunting and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Clara Bailey of Metamora; daughters, Diane (Walte) Knapp of Lapeer, Deborah (Timothy) Endicott of Lapeer, Denise (Robert) Lund Jr. of Houghton Lake; grandchildren, Todd, Daniel, Kevin, David, Levi, Elijah, Alicia, Ashlee, Autumn, Angie and Joshua; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Laura Barnett of White Lake. Eugene is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis Bailey; great-grandson, Nolan "C.J." Walker; sister, I |
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Eva Elizabeth Allen Lapeer Eva Elizabeth Allen, 81, of Lapeer for 37 years (formerly of Pontiac) passed away Tuesday (May 19, 2009). She was born February 28, 1928, in Pontiac, to Percy and Elizabeth (Burby) Irwin. She married Lyle John Allen on July 19, 1944 in Pontiac. Eva worked for over 17 years at Metamora Products. She loved sewing, knitting, playing cards, going to the casino, Tiger baseball, Red Sox baseball and, most of all, her family. She is survived by her husband, Lyle Allen of Lapeer; children, Linda Ferguson of Lapeer, Vickie Griffith of Attica, Cathy (Ken) Gagnon of Lapeer, Janet Stroup of Lapeer, Brenda (Matt) Pickett of Lapeer, Jodie Allen of Lapeer, John (Debbie) Allen of North Branch; grandchildren, Pam, Frank, Carina, Stevie, Teresa, Randy, Mike, Rusty, Anthony, Nick, Tim, Shannon, Rob and Ashlee; great-grandchildren, Austin, Lashia, Jada, Brian, Joshua, Lyle and Amber; sisters, Delores Yanna of Clarkston, Ella Irwin of Clarkston. She was precede |
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Evalyn Rose Angle Metamora Evalyn Rose Angle, 75, a lifetime Metamora area resident, passed away Sunday (May 17, 2009). She was born January 13, 1934, in Oxford, to James Milton and Mildred Elizabeth (Mitchell) VanWagoner. She married Frederick Michael Angle on April 10, 1952 in Lapeer. Mrs. Angle was a nurse for many years for Dr. Lapor and at Fergusons. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed golfing and motorcycling. Evalyn was considered to be very artistic and creative, shown by her sewing, painting and gardening. Ultimately, she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Marqquitta "Mickie" (John) Anga of Lapeer, Lisa Reynolds of Naples, Kathleen (Chris) Dunn of Lewiston, Colleen Angle of Brighton, F. Michael (Joanne) Angle of Luxemburg, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers, Jim (Ruby) VanWagoner of Lum, Steve (Nancy) VanWagoner of Davison; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, |
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HAYWARD, Wis. -- Evelyn Wasson, 92, of Hayward, and formerly of Watersmeet, Mich., died Friday, May 15, 2009, at the Hayward Nursing Home. |
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Forrest Hurley, former resident of the local area, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Greenville, Texas. He was born Dec. 4, 1925, in Siloam, Ky., the son of George W. and Carrie M. (Ball) Hurley. Mr. Hurley is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandra Hurley; six daughters, Reva Dahl and husband Doug of Benton, Ky., Vicky Linn of Osseo, Connie McCormik of St. Petersburg, Fla., Tonya Faust of Hillsdale, Dawn Allen of Allen, Texas, Yvonne Zeilan and husband John of Wylie, Texas; son, Randy Hurley and wife Beth of Hillsdale; 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, Doug Hurley. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 20 in Quinlan Funeral Home chapel, Quinlan, Texas. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at First United Methodist Church in Quinlan with Pastor Wally Williams officiating. Interment will be at National Cemetery. |
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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. |
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Frederick E. Detgen Frederick E. Detgen, 37, Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. He was born on January 5, 1972 in Harbor Beach to Donna (Wottkop) Detgen and the late Henry Detgen Jr. Fred received a varsity letter in high school football and enjoyed all sports. He is survived by his mother Donna Detgen, Harbor Beach and a brother, Henry R. Detgen, Nashville, Tenn. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at the Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service. Rev. David McCloskey, Zion Lutheran Church, will officiate. Donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association. |
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Garold “Gary” Inman Sr., 64, of Clinton, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Herrick Medical Center ER, Tecumseh. He was born in Jackson, Mich., on Jan. 19, 1945, the son of Donald and Wilma (Dilworth) Inman, Sr. He was married to Diane Hakes on Aug. 25, 1973, and she survives. Gary was employed by Ford Motor Company in Saline for nine years before retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows #145 in Onsted. He enjoyed races, playing cards, and listening to music. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife, Diane, Gary is survived by two sons, Garold D. (Tammy) Inman Jr. of Jackson and Brent (Jennifer) Vincent of Tecumseh; four daughters, Cindy (Michael) Karapas of Saline, Amber (Roy) Moore and Carol (Brian) Inman of Jackson, and Julie (Lacey) Gibson of Elsinore, Mo.; two brothers, Thomas (Linda) Inman and David (Sally) Inman both of Jackson, eleven  grandchildren, Joseph, Amara, Nicholas, Andrew, Dawn, Danielle, Tracy, Lacy, Garold III, Tyee and Anna; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Shelly Inman Mayo; one sister, Mary Ann Inman, and one brother, Donald Inman, Jr. At his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Clinton, with Mother Robin Smith officiating. There will be a gathering at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial of his cremated remains will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Concord at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
Gerald A. Binkle 1936-2009 Gerald A. Binkle, 72, Harbor Beach, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Port Huron. He was born on September 2, 1936 in Harbor Beach to the late Albert and Martha (Abraham) Binkle. Gerry was a graduate of Harbor Beach High School, where he lettered in football as quarterback, basketball and baseball. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. Gerry played for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and in the Canadian Baseball League with the Listowel Ontario Baseball team. He also played in the Huron County Baseball League, the Harbor Beach American Legion Team and the Harbor Beach Carlings Team. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He is survived by his siblings, Eugene Binkle, Harbor Beach, Ralph (Dorothy) Binkle, Port Hope, Dorothy Skinner, Traverse City and Esther Binkle, Traverse City; and several nieces and nephews. Gerry was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Sandman and Lois Bond; and four brothers, John, Bob, Bud and Jack Binkle. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Inc., Harbor Beach. |
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Geraldine E. Aungst, age 91, of Addison, passed away, May 21, 2009, at Lynwood Manor. She was born March 27, 1918, in Grass Lake, MI, the daughter of Orvall and Gertrude (Brown) Ellenwood. In August of 1939, she married Robert Aungst. He preceded her in death in 1992. She is survived by five children; Leona (Bill) Thornton of Addison, Gerald Aungst of Jackson, Dale (Sharan) Aungst of Jackson, Gale Aungst of Litchfield and Terry Aungst of Cement City, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and six siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Lawrence LaFollette officiating. Burial will follow in Horton Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Harold C. Meier, age 97, of Holland, formerly of Owosso, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Inn at Freedom Village in Holland. Private services will be  in Naubinway, MI. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Downtown Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Harold R. Missimer, 97, of Muskegon, died Thursday, May 14, 2009. He was born in Woodbine, Kansas on April 21, 1912, to David and Myrtle (Sidler) Missimer. He married the former Mary Gladys Graham April 21, 1935 and following her passing married Pearl Grindley. Mr. Missimer, a lifelong farmer, as well as a skilled toolmaker, concluded his working life with the Michigan State Highway Department for 10 years. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a lifetime active member of the Tucson Model A Ford Club. He traveled all over the U.S. He was well liked and entertained often at Sanctuary at the Oaks, singing, whistling and telling stories. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include son, Roger (Jane) Missimer of Muskegon; daughter, Lucile Missimer of Haslett; grandchildren, David (Linda) Missimer of Illinois, Catherine (William) Marlin of Colorado, John (Keri) Missimer of Illinois; great-grandchildren, Cody Missimer, Wilson Marlin, Jane Marlin, Abigail Missimer, John David Marlin, Andrew Missimer; sister, Evelyn Jost of Nevada and special friend, Eva Green. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Gladys, in 1983 and second wife, Pearl, in 2002. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 at Central United Methodist Church-Muskegon with the Rev. Randall Hanson officiating. Friends may meet with the family at a reception following the service. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Arrangements are by Clock Life Story Funeral Home – Muskegon. Memorials are suggested to Central United Methodist Church Missionary Fund or Hackley VNS Hospice. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book.   |
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Hazel L. “Tiny” Brown, 91, of Montpelier, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Community Hospital and Wellness Center, Bryan, Ohio. She was born Sept. 17, 1917, near Kunkle, Ohio. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday in Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home, Montpelier. Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Riverside Cemetery, Montpelier, with the Rev. David Tilly officiating. |
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Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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Helen P. Carlson, age 94, Berrien Springs, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph, Mich. Cremation has been conducted. There will be no visitation. Private interment of the cremains will be in the White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon is in charge of the arrangements.   |
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Dear Tendercare family and friends, please join us for cake and punch from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 22 at Harbor Light Fellowship Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., in remembrance of Henry "Red" Underwood... |
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Jara L. Waldrop, 56 of Coldwater, died Friday, May 22, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Rev. Bill Wilson from the Gospel Lighthouse officiating. Interment will follow at East Gilead Cemetery in Gilead Township. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Jara was born on Sept. 2, 1952 in Sikeston, Mo. to Robert and Betty (Wright) Crowe. She married Mark H. Waldrop on September 14, 1992. Jara had worked at Adapt, Inc in Coldwater as a Caretaker and Shift leader. She was very active in outdoor activities and was a member of Bass Assassins. She was a 4-H leader in Branch County for 13 years. She had three special “pet peeves” (as she lovingly called them) while volunteering at 4H that had their own names for her, Destiny called her “Jara Gumdrop,” Teira called her “Joanne” and Stephanie called her “Suzanna.” She loved snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, fishing, golfing and motorcycling. “Old Jara” had a farm and enjoyed taking care of her animals. She loved to watch all gymkanha events and the kids that rode in them. She and her family lived in Coldwater since 1993 after moving from Valparaiso, Ind. She adored spending time with her husband and entire family and lived her life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband Mark, her three sons, Chris (Heather) Hall, Kevin (Tiffany) Hall of Coldwater, Mark (Amy) Waldrop, Jr. of Quincy, her two daughters, Shanna (Louie) Krick and Tabitha (Greg) Hunnaman of Coldwater. She is also survived by her mother, Betty Crowe of South Haven, Ind. along with her brother, Doyle (Sheila) Crowe of New Carlisle, Ind., two sisters, Sherry (David) Littleton of Wheeler, Ind., Pamela (Ricky) Medelin of South Haven, Ind. and 12 grandchildren, Kylee, Corey, Josh, “Little Bubba” (Kevin, Jr.), Sabrina, Audrey, Taylor, Jacob, Rachelle, Kori, Alexis and Porsche. Jara was preceded in death by her father, Robert Crowe. Memorials may be directed to the Family.  Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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RICHFIELD, Minn. -- Jim Trudgeon, 74, of Richfield, passed away May 18, 2009. |
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Joanne D. Wallace, 79, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Rockford, Ohio. She spent her early years in Osseo, Mich. before moving to Fort Myers, Fla. in 1969 and then to Englewood, Fla. in 1973. Joanne was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., Eagles, and the Moose. Joanne is survived by daughter Kathi ( George) VanTilburg of Englewood; son, Marty Draper, Snowmass Village, Colo.; grandsons, Chris (Patrice) Davis, of Englewood, Aaron (Amanda) VanTilburg, of Fort McCoy, Wis.; granddaughter, India Draper, of Traverse City, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Austin and Katelin Davis of Englewood, brother, Nick (Debbie) Demongeot and nephew Nicholas Demongeot, all of Osseo; sister, Marlene Dull-McGuire and family of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and cousin, Carolyn (Arden) Baker and family of Somerset Center. Joanne: Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, thank you for showing us how to love, how to be strong, and how to give. The fond memories we have shared are forever molded into the hearts and minds of your loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to TideWell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Services to be held at a later date.   |
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John Bryant Forbes, age 74, of Clayton died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania.  He was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Pittsford Twp., Mich., to John Russell and Dorothy (Bloomer) Forbes. On May 28, 1955, he married Laura Barnett; she preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 2003. Then, on June 18, 2005, he married Marda Osmun at the Medina Park in Hudson and she survives. John enjoyed working on small engines, (especially lawn mowers), puttering around in his garage, camping, butchering and Halloween parties. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. In addition to his wife, Marda, he is survived by one son, John (Kathleen) Forbes of Hudson; six daughters, Karen (Merle) Eichler of Hudson, Dottie (Rob) Vinaske of Hudson, Rosemary (Gary Dearth) Leathers of Reading, Teresa (Daniel) Clark of Pittsford, Diane (Dave Norse) Forbes of Litchfield and Rebecca (Dave Risk) Lawson of Reading; two stepchildren, Kandi Tarr of Montpelier, Ohio and Kevin Monday of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Sam (Sue Harpole) Forbes of Haines City, Fla. and Robert (Norma) Forbes of Hudson; two sisters, Mary Jane Shaffer of Adrian and Noreen (Elwood) Barnett of Prattville; 19 grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Randy Lawson; and a granddaughter, Lacey Eichler. Funeral services for John will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Darren Lemmon officiating. Burial will be in North Dover Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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LACEY, Wash. -- A combined memorial service for John Edward Kuula, 86, who died Feb. 19, 2009, and his wife, Gloria C. Kuula, 84, who died April 6, 2008, and will be held May 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood, Mich., weather permitting. The Rev. Francis Strong will officiate. |
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John "Jack" Maskal, 90, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away May 14 in Florida. Jack graduated from Syracuse University, earned a master's degree from Michigan State University and was a U.S. Navy ve... |
John W. Rea, 83, of Midland passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at his home after an illness. |
The service and visitation for June "June Bug" A. (Negele) Knudsen, 76, of Custer has changed from the time previously announced. She passed away on Monday, May 18 at Mercy Health Partners - Sherman C... |
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June Marie Buchanan, age 83, of Centreville, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at Odyssey House Hospice in Palm Desert, Calif.  She was born in Allegan, Mich. on June 26, 1925, the daughter of George and Lali (Wait) Yeager.  She was married to Wendell Buchanan on Nov. 29, 1952, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Three Rivers.  Following their marriage, they resided in Three Rivers, Mendon, and Centreville. June was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, bike riding, and working outdoors in her garden.  June is survived by three children, David Buchanan and wife, Shelley, of Three Rivers, Andrew Buchanan of Rancho Mirage, Calif., and Mary Hamminga and husband, Michael, of Defiance, Ohio; four grandchildren, Ryon Buchanan, Tom, Dan, and Sarah Hamminga;  one brother, George Yeager and wife, Roxy, of Oshtemo; a sister-in-law, Ima Jo Buchanan of Jackson; and nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wendell in 2003; and two brothers, Paul and Clarence Yeager. Cremation was conducted in California.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers.  Memorials will be directed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Online register is available and condolences may be expressed at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com   |
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Keith E. Yaklin, 47, passed away, May 14, 2009, at home. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Leona Filion 1916-2009 Leona Filion, 92, Filion, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. She was born on June 4, 1916 in Flint, daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Lackie) Thick. She married James H. Filion on September 6, 1941 in the Pinnebog First United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2004. Leona worked for many years at the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., was a member of the Pinnebog First United Methodist Church and the Pinnebog Ladies's Club. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Nancy) Filion, Filion and David (Mary) Filion, Freeland; four grandchildren, Tracie (Abe) Beatty, Oxford, Suzanne Filion Foster (Jose Esquibel), Pasadena, Calif., David J. Filion, Freeland and Jennifer Filion-Moldenhauer (Luke), Okemos; and two great-grandsons, Zachary and Brendan Beatty, Oxford. She was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Filion and one daughter, Sandra Filion-Foster. Funeral service was held on Friday, May 15 at the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe with burial in the Colfax Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. Memorials may be offered to the Pinnebog First United Methodist Church, Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care or the Sandra Filion-Foster Scholarship Fund (Laker High School). |
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Lola Marjorie (Kelley) Bell, 88, of Stanfield, Washington and formerly of Hillsdale, went to be with her Lord on April 22, 2009. A graveside memorial service for Lola Bell will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Jefferson Township. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.   |
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Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
Lucinda S Wyse Attica/Lapeer Lucinda S Wyse, 80, of Attica/Lapeer, passed away Wednesday (May 20, 2009) She was born June 4, 1928, in Breslau, Ontario, Canada, to Roy and Magdelena (Weber) Snyder. She married Robert A. Wyse on April 21, 1951 in Midland. Mrs. Wyse worked at Vesley's and Trayco for 12 years each. She enjoyed sewing, reading and quilting. In Lucinda's retirement, she was a caregiver for many senior citizens. She was proud to have received her U.S. Citizenship in the last 5 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Carol Y. Wyse of Swartz Creek, Joyce E. (Fred) Spohr of Arlington Heights, Ill., Bruce (Helen) Wyse of Attica; granddaughter, Andrea J. Spohr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Wyse; her parents; siblings, Adeline Schiedel and Lorne Snyder. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Brian's House, Davison. Funeral services were held Saturday (May 23, 2009) at Muir Brothers |
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Marcella E. Unitis, age 91, formerly of Detroit and Redford, now of Gladwin died Sunday, May 10, 2009 in Flint. |
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Marjorie L. Barnes, age 80, formerly of Colon, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Sanctuary of the Shores Nursing Facility in Grand Haven. Marge was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Leonidas Township,  a daughter of the late Elwin and Edna (Williams) Kuder. She had lived in the Leonidas and Colon area most of her life, graduating from Colon High School with the class of ’46. On Aug. 24, 1949, she married Donald (Tootie) A. Barnes in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1989. She had worked for the former Continental Can Company of Three Rivers and for Cormers Company  in Colon. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Colon Lioness Club and Friends of the Colon Library. Marge also enjoyed quilting and genealogy. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Barnes of Lansing; three grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson, Sasha Perkins and Justin Barnes; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Vivian Gearhart, of Ann Arbor; and several nieces and nephew. Besides her husband, Donald, she was preceded in death by a son, Fred Barnes. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Marjorie L. Barnes will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Donald Graham of the Colon United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Leonidas Cemetery.   If desired, memorials may be made in memory of Marge to The Friends of the Colon Library.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   |
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Marlin Keith Potter, 85, longtime Hillsdale resident died Monday, May 11, 2009, while traveling home from Florida. He was born in Reading Feb. 25, 1924, to Ora and Katie (Richardson) Potter. He graduated from Reading High School in 1942. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in the Pacific. He was assigned duties as Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner and flew forty missions over Iwo Jima and neighboring islands aboard the B-24 "Star Eyes." After the war he returned to Michigan and attended Michigan State University where he received a Bachelor's degree in education before returning to the Hillsdale area to teach biology and coach football, basketball and baseball. In 1952 he began work at Hillsdale Tool and Manufacturing Company as shipping clerk. Over the years he served in various executive capacities until reaching the presidency in 1983. He retired in 1989 to enjoy golf, fishing and travel. Group affiliations have included the First Presbyterian Church, Hillsdale City Council, vice president of the American Cancer Society, vice president of the United Way, president of the Lions Club, board member at Key Opportunities, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, the Michigan State University Alumni Association, Hillsdale Golf and Country Club and the President's Club at Hillsdale College. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth, Carlyle and Robert and twin daughters, Catherine and Christine. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Scott) Potter; a daughter, Rebecca (Eli) Michaels of Chicago; a son, Jack (Elizabeth) Potter of Grand Haven and three grandchildren, John, Tom and Amy Potter. Funeral services for Marlin Potter will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hillsdale with Pastor Patti Beckman officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Mary Lou (Pelton) Echelbarger, age 61, of Clare, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at MidMichigan Medical Center�"Midland. |
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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. |
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Michael G. Emme, 58, of Rome City, Ind., died May 19, 2009. According to his wishes, cremation will take place.  There will be no services at this time. Arrangements were handled by the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind.   |
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Michael Skaggs, 63, of Holland, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. A gathering of family and friends will take place Monday, after 1 p.m. at the home of Jerry Skaggs. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 29 E. Ninth St. www.lifestorynet.com |
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Former Holland Public Schools librarian, Mildred Ruth Alexander, 89, died April 27, 2009, in Shoreline, Wash. A celebration of Mildred's life and her faith was held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Cristwood Park Retirement Center in Shoreline. |
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NINA L. WATSON SANDUSKY Nina L. Watson, age 98, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility, Sandusky. She was born March 26, 1911 in Sandusky, Michigan, daughter of the late Albert and Caroline (Graves) Rich. She was married to Gurdon John Watson on April 2, 1929 in Port Huron, Michigan. He passed away on April 5, 1990. Nina attended the Heritage First United Methodist Church in Snover. She was also a member of the Sandusky V.F.W. Auxiliary # 2945. She is survived by three sisters; Ruby Pagen of Chelsea, Donna (Jack) Adair of Bay City and Lena Heemer of Fraser, three brothers; Edward Rich of Deckerville, Vernon (Kathleen) Rich of Sandusky, Duane (Marilyn) Rich of Sandusky, a special friend, Vera Riley of Port Sanilac, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by three sisters; Veva McQueen, Velma Nichol and Winifred Lepine, five brothers; Herbert, Floyd, Delbert, Alvy and Eugene Rich. Funeral Services were heldat the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky, with Pastor Kenneth Tousley of East Tawas officiating. Burial was in Moore Township Cemetery, Michigan. Memorials may be made to Eva s Place or Heritage First United Methodist Church, Snover. Arrangements made by Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
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Oscar R. Lademan, 82, passed away, May 21, 2009, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Patricia A. Moceri, 69, passed away, May 21, 2009, at St. John Hospital, Detroit. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Paul Michael Schoner, 55, died Monday, May 18, 2009 in a tree cutting accident at his resident in Fremont, Ind. A visitation and Celebration Of Life will be held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home. A Memorial and Prayer Service will be held at 7 pm. Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind.with Mike Brudney officiating. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915. |
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ROBERT GUY SOULE AUSTIN TOWNSHIP Robert Guy Soule, age 71, of Austin Township, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born on August 14, 1937 in Tyre to the late Guy and Muriel (Haggert) Soule. He was united in marriage to Nila Howard on July 13, 1957 at the Ubly United Methodist Church. Robert was a 1955 graduate of Ubly High School. He worked in the Detroit area laying residential brick. He retired from Tower Automotive in 2001 after 44 years. He has farmed on the family farm all his life. He enjoyed his cattle, farming, hunting and fishing trips, gardening and playing euchre. Most of all, Robert truly loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nila, two sons; Mark Soule, Douglas (Veronica) Soule, five daughters; Deborah (John) Perhne, Carol (Michael) Kubacki, Sharon Soule, Susan Soule, Tamara (Michael) VanValkenburgh, two sisters; Fanny Babisczewski-Nieschulz, Leona (Wallace) Warner, twelve grandchildren; Laura (Curt) Vogel, Tracy (Vincent) Kuntze, Jason (Jamy) Kubacki, James (Jessica) Kubacki, Matthew Soule, Kelly Smithers, Michael Soule, Ashley and Cory VanValkenburgh, Eric, Darren and Samantha Soule, nine great grandchildren; Katelyn and Curtis Vogel, Shelby Kuntze, Rachel Vogel, Vincent Kuntze, Johanna, Jesse and Kaleigh Kubacki, Cailin Spearman, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter; Donna Soule, his parents; Guy and Muriel Soule, his father-in-law and mother-in-law; Mark and Nina Howard. The Funeral service was at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly with Rev. Ellen Burns, Pastor of the Ubly United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery in Ubly. Memorials may be given to the Family Discretionary Fund or the Ubly PTO Playground Fund. Arrangements made by Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly. |
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• Ralph Eldred Drumm, 89, of Onekama and formerly of Manistee and Lansing, died Wednesday morning May 20. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Ralph Lee Robbins ,age 70, of Union city passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. He was born on June 24, 1938 in Sherwood to Vernon and Vivian (Harmon) Robbins. He attended Union City Schools and joined the Army in 1955 serving three years at Hickman Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii and the remainder in Japan. He was employed at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek for 28 1⁄2 years. He was employed at Griswold in Union City, where he retired after ten years of employment. He was a past Master and Life member of Sherwood Masonic Lodge No.421. He also was a member of the Colon Chapter No. 81 R.A.M.. He was a sports fan and especially enjoyed the Detroit Tigers. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and a daughter, Rachel L. Robbins on April 17, 2003 . He is survived by a daughter Beth (Robert) Stickney of Union City, three grandchildren, Kathryn, Jacob and Caleb of Union City, four brothers and one sister. Masonic Services will be conducted by the Sherwood Masonic Lodge No. 421 at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Sherwood Cemetery. Memorials donations may be directed to the Sherwood Masonic Lodge No. 421. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com |
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Randy Jackson “Ran” Bow, age 57, of Mendon died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at his home. He was born in Hudson on Jan. 10, 1952, the son of Charles and Rose (David) Bow. Ran was a 1970 graduate of Tecumseh High School, and resided in Tecumseh before moving to Mendon in 1991. He was divorced from Paulette Martin-Bethuram. Ran worked briefly as a pit-crew member at Michigan International Speedway and later worked as a bartender. Ran was a truck driver for Aero Bulk Carriers for 27 years and for L&L Transportation for the past year. He enjoyed hosting poker parties at his St. Joseph River home, and hanging out with his friends at Prairie Crop Service and the Blue Bird Café in Mendon. Ran is survived by three children, Kim Persing of Colon, Sara (Martin) Perkins and her husband, Kevin, of Vicksburg and Sam Martin of Three Rivers; seven grandchildren, Melissa Land, Meagon Persing, Stephen Persing, Baylee Perkins, Amber Perkins, Erin Perkins and Kevin James Perkins; three brothers and their spouses, Jerry and Kathy Bow of Lakewood, Colo., Glen and Kathy Bow of Adrian and Doyce and Barbara Bow of Nevada; several nieces and nephews; his Prairie Crop buddies, Dale, Sandy, Deb, Jesse, Bob, Willard, Skippy, JB, Derek, Smiley, John, Sheldon, Meat and Richie. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Eickhoff Funeral Home, 311 W. Main St., Mendon. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the funeral home with his brother, Jerry Bow officiating. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. Online register is available, and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. |
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Randy Jackson “Ran” Bow, age 57 of Mendon, Mich., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at his home.  He was born Jan. 10, 1952, in Hudson, a son of Charles and Rose (David) Bow.  Ran was a 1970 graduate of Tecumseh High School, and resided in Tecumseh before moving to Mendon in 1991. He was divorced from Paulette Martin-Bethuram. Ran worked briefly as a pit-crew member at Michigan International Speedway and later worked as a bartender.  Ran was a truck driver for Aero Bulk Carriers for 27 years and for L&L Transportation for the past year. He enjoyed hosting poker parties at his St. Joseph River home, and hanging out with his friends at Prairie Crop Service and the Blue Bird Café. Ran is survived by three children, Kim Persing of Colon, Sara (Martin) Perkins and her husband, Kevin, of Vicksburg, and Sam Martin of Three Rivers; seven grandchildren, Melissa Land, Meagon Persing, Stephen Persing, Baylee Perkins, Amber Perkins, Erin Perkins, and Kevin James Perkins;  three brothers and their spouses, Jerry and Kathy Bow of Lakewood, Colo., Glen and Kathy Bow of Adrian, and Doyce and Barbara Bow of Nevada; several nieces and nephews; and his Prairie Crop buddies, Dale, Sandy, Deb, Jesse, Bob, Willard, Skippy, JB, Derek, Smiley, John, Sheldon, Meat and Richie.  He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with his brother Jerry Bow officiating.  Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.  Online register is available, and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
Richard E. Pullen, Sr. 1949-2009 Richard E. Pullen, Sr., 59, Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1949 in Garden City, Mich., son of the late Salvador and Ruth (Blackwell) Randazzo. He was united in marriage to Sally E. Swazey on June 29, 1968 in Inkster, Mich. Richard enjoyed hunting and was a former member of the Eagles in Ferndale and the Jaycees in Taylor, Mich. He is survived by his wife Sally Pullen, Harbor Beach; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Sarnowski, Harbor Beach and Dawn M. (Jimmy) Parker, Harbor Beach; one son, Richard Pullen, Jr., Inkster; five grandsons, Jamie Pullen, Travis Parker, Chad Parker, Tyler Pullen and Nicholas Pullen; one great-granddaughter, Lilith Pullen; two sisters, Shirley Smoghers, Myrtle Beach, SC and Bonnie Markey, Westland; and a brother, Ronnie Pullen, Inkster. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 14 in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach with Fr. Bill Spencer officiating. Burial took place in the Rock Falls Cemetery. |
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Richard Rumminger, 91, of Houghton Lake, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2009 at Grayling Mercy Hospital. |
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Jan. 29, 1936 — May 21, 2009 Robert (Bob) Parish passed away quietly in his sleep Thursday morning, May 21, 2009, at his home, of natural causes. He was born Jan. 29, 1936, in Meridian, Miss., to Cora and Enoch Parish.  He grew up in and attended Jacksonville, N.C., Public Schools. Bob moved to Michigan in the 1950s where he met his wife, Harriet Jo-Ann Carter. Bob was active in the Labor Union Movement in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He began his janitorial business in the 1950s/1960s, then moved on to work construction in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and then onto GM where he remained until retirement in the 1990s.  Bob is best known for his work and leadership in the community with such projects as the East Side Project, East Side Basketball Camp and as as one of the founders of The Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. He served as President of United Way Lenawee County for many years. He was a strong leader and president in the labor union movement. He fought hard for the rights of his fellow workers and wanted the best for his community. He is survived by the four children he raised with his wife; Debra (Parish) Spann of Chicago, Ill., Gregory Parish of Adrian, Scott Parish of Adrian, and Robin Parish of Adrian. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Dawn Spann-Pierre of Ft Lauderdale, Fla.; Rosalynn (Nikky) Parish of Adrian; Lamar Parish of Adrian; Jennifer Parish of Cleveland, Ohio; Ashley (Parish) Mirelez of South Carolina; Joshua Donald of Adrian; Misha (Donald) Walker of Adrian; DeShawn Parish of Adrian; Ryleigh Parish of Adrian; Tyler Scott Parish of Jackson; Michael Anthony Powell of Austin, Texas; Scott Torres Parish of Onsted; Nyashia Torres of Onsted; Chris Torres of Onsted; Joshua Torres of Adrian. Robert Parish is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren: Denise Cayard- Spann, Daishon Spann-Shabazz, Dominique Spann-Shabazz, Destyni Spann-Shabazz and Qyrah Spann-Pierre, all of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Jurell Parish, Laci Sager and Lexi Sager, all of Adrian; Dorian Bakewell, Simone Bakewell, Ethan Stewart, all of Cleveland, Ohio; Adriana Mirelez of South Carolina, Iverson Rojo of Arizona, Braden Donald; Marcel Parish, Tyra Parish, Nevaeh Parish, Jada Parish, Ashante Tindall, Javen Carr and Lyric Walker, all of Adrian. He is survived by five sisters, Dorothy (Dudley) Marsh of Greenville, N.C., Margaret Ann (Parish) Semmons of Jacksonville, N.C., Clara (Parish) Brown of Okinawa City, Japan, Cora Dell Parish of New York, Betty (Parish) Goings of Memphis, Tenn., and two brothers, James (Cooter) Parish and Bobby (Sonny) Parish of Jacksonville, N.C., along with a host of nieces/great-nieces and nephews/great-nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Harriet Jo-Ann Carter Parish; his mother, Cora Lee Collins Parish; his father, Enoch Parish; sister, Mildred (Parish) Chapman; two sons, Jeffrey Lee Parish and Troy Enoch Parish, and grandson Raji Rochad Parish. Robert Parish loved his family, friends and community very much. He was adored and admired by all of those who met him. There is nothing he would not do for his neighbor. The service celebrating the life of Robert will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Ogden Church with the Rev. Michael Dudley officiating. Friends may visit the family at the Wagley Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, from 2 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Robert may be made to Lenawee United Way or The Daily Bread. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Robert M. "Bob" Arnott Jr. 1953-2009 Robert M. "Bob" Arnott Jr., 55, Bad Axe, passed away Friday, May 15, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was born on May 22, 1953 in Lansing to Robert M. Arnott Sr. and Nancy Gainor. He married Betty Morley on March 4, 1972 in the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. Bob enjoyed showing his car at car shows, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren, who he loved so much. Surviving are his wife Betty Arnott, Bad Axe; one son, Robert M. Arnott III, Bad Axe; four daughters, Bobbi Arnott, Bad Axe, Vicki Arnott and special friend Jason Siemen, Bad Axe and Jessica Arnott and special friend Josh Sanchez, Bad Axe and Kimberly Arnott, Bad Axe; his parents, Robert M., Arnott Sr., Laingsburg and Nancy Gainor, Bad Axe; five brothers, Chuck Arnott, Bad Axe, Bryan (Gwen) Arnott, Tenn., Craig Gainor, Sterling Heights, Wayne (Debbie) Gainor, Bad Axe and Doug (Bonnie) Gainor, Bad Axe; three sisters, LuAnn (Ed) Blackstock, Bad Axe, Patsy (David) Stokan, Bad Axe and Tina (Dutch) Seley, Elkton; and five grandchildren, Matthew and Chelsy Siemen, Bad Axe, Jayden, Hailey and Mya Sanchez, Bad Axe; brothers and sister-in-laws; Mary (Duane) Jurges, Bad Axe, Joan Maurer, Ubly, Ruth (Elmer) Leese, Port Hope, Nancy Stewart, Canada, Susan (Ron) Piotter, Ubly and Jean Smith, Bad Axe; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one sister, Gerri Lyn Gainor; father and mother-in-law, Joe and Eva Morley; and one nephew Kenny Stewart. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m. at his home at 1031 Berne Rd., Bad Axe. Friends may call at the home on Saturday from 1 p.m. and continuing through the afternoon. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City. Arrangements were made by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Roy E. Berry, age 87, died at his home in the Warm Friend on Thursday, May 21, 2009. There will be a memorial service for Roy at Hope Reformed Church in Holland on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10:30 a.m     Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
STANLEY W. PACHLA, JR. CLIFFORD Stanley W. Pachla, Jr., age 55, of Clifford, died Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Marlette United Hospice with his family at his side. Stanley was born December 17, 1953 in Marlette, the son of Stanley Sr. and Corine (Griffith) Pachla. Stanley graduated from Marlette High School. He is survived by his parents; Stanley Sr. and Corine Pachla, one sister; Barbara Pachla and husband Bill Martin of Colorado, one brother; Richard (Connie) Pachla of Cass City, four nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Marlette United Hospice. A funeral mass was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Treml officiating. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Arrangements made by Blackburn Chapel - Martin Funeral Home. |
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Sandra J. Nelson Lapeer Sandra J. Nelson, 71, a resident of Lapeer for 50 years, passed away Friday (May 22, 2009). She was born September 15, 1937, in Flint, to Arthur and Beatrice (Martin) King. She married Norman Nelson on November 2, 1957 in Flint. Sandra graduated from Flint Central High School, class of 1956. She was a member of the Elba United Methodist Church. Sandra was also a member of TOPS. She is survived by her husband, Norman Nelson of Lapeer; children, Dale (Nancy) Nelson of Lapeer, Dawn (Tim) Hubbard of Columbiaville, Gary (Debbie) Nelson of Lapeer; 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Mark Allen; parents, Arthur and Beatrice King; brother, Gary King. Memorial contributions may be made to Elba United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday (May 26, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Jay Montney officiated. Burial was in Green Corners Cemetery, Hadley. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, |
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Shirley A. Stevens, 73, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away May 13, 2009, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was born Oct. 11, 1935, in Seattle, Wash., a daughter to late Ervin W. and Mary Kay (Starovich) Barnett. Shirley retired from Sturgis Molded Products following seven years of employment. She had also worked at the Paramount Furniture Company in Sturgis. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sherill Steven of Dickinson, N.D.; three granddaughters; two sisters, Marilyn Anderson of Cle Elum, Wash. and Doris (Larry) Pitts of Boise, Idaho; one brother, Robert (Pam) Barnett of San Diego, Calif.; special friends, Linda (Jim) Millar of Sturgis and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, The Rev. Rick Stevens. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There are no services scheduled at this time. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes  Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, is entrusted with the arrangements. The obituary can also be viewed at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com.   |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Stephen J. Averitt, 58, of 819 E. Margaret St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2009, at his home. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Syme D. Tammelin, 98, a longtime Bessemer resident, died Monday, May 18, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Timberly June Ranshaw Lapeer Timberly June Ranshaw, 20, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Wednesday (May 20, 2009) from complications due to Lupus. She was born June 30, 1988, in Flint, to Ian and Kimberly (Phelps) Ranshaw. Timber graduated from Lapeer West, class of 2006. She attended Mott Community College, where she earned two Associates degrees. She was currently attending Western Michigan University. Timberly treasured her time with family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Ian and Kim Ranshaw of Lapeer; sister, Taylor Ranshaw of Lapeer; fiance, Justin Pfieffer of Lapeer; grandparents, Dale G. Ranshaw, Sr. of Hadley, Alma J. VanWagoner of Florida, MariEtta (Ron) Ballor of North Branch, Dave (Trudy) Phelps of Florida. Timber is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; her puggle, Dexter and her parrotlet, Weezy. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Henrietta Ogle; cousin, Andy Fluery. Memorial contributions may be |
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  Vernon Glenn Poest, 90, of Atlantis, FL, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home with Rev. John F. Nordstrom officiating.      Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461. (561) 964-3772   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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WILLIAM C. FENNINGSDORF CARSONVILLE William C. Fenningsdorf, age 64, of Carsonville, died Sunday, May 17, 2009 in his home. He was born May 20, 1944 in Lapeer, son of the late William and Josephine Fenningsdorf. He and Lynda S. Conley were married on February 1, 1964 in Lapeer. William was a heavy equipment operator at Michigan Peat for 41 years. He leaves his loving wife; Lynda, two sons; Wayne and Jay (Wanda), one brother; James, three sisters; Norma Brown, Hazel Goodrich and Mary Fenningsdorf, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew on August 18, 1984. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Carsonville with Mr. Cary Janisch officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Carsonville. |
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Walter W. “Wally” McDowell, 57, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Hillsdale, to John and Gwendolyn (Knot) McDowell Sr. Wally was a former employee of Ford Motor Company in Saline. He was a 1970 graduate of Pittsford High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam era. Surviving are five siblings, Harriet (Les) Rogers of Billings, Mo., David (Theresa) McDowell of Bryan, Ohio, John (Ruth) McDowell Jr. of Osseo, Dale McDowell of Waterford, and Bruce McDowell of Honolulu, Hawaii; aunt, Sherry Duer and uncle, Brook Easton; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. There will be a memorial visitation at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the second floor community room at Hillsdale Place. Private family interment will take place at a later date at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Wally McDowell. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Wanda Lea Essenburgh, 73, of Holland, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at The Boersma Cottage in Holland. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at The First Reformed Church of Holland. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at The Mulder Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. Burial will be made in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Wilbur G. McVay “Mac”, age 77, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his home. Cremation will take place and interment of cremated remains with full military honors will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI.  Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Northwood Chapel, www.lifestorynet .com.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Wilma Ruth Bordner, age 91 of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born March 29, 1918, in St. Joseph County, Mich., a daughter to the late Frederick George and Cora Velle (Foust) Cook. Wilma had resided in Sturgis for the past 21 years. Most of her life was lived in the Mendon and Parkville, Mich. area. She was first married to Joseph Garman, he died in 1985. On April 23, 1988, she married Earl Bordner in Mendon. For more than 20 years she had been employed as a secretary for the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Association. In her early life she had worked for Sears Roebuck Company. Mrs. Bordner was a member of the Burr Oak United Methodist Church and for over seven decades she was a member of the Grange organization, both in Mendon and Burr Oak. She volunteered her time with the Sturgis Hospital Gift Shop Guild and knitted many hats and blankets for the OB department of the hospital. For many years she served as a 4-H leader and she enjoyed knitting, needlepoint and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her husband; children, Thomas (Kola) Garman of Sturgis, Bruce (Beth) Bordner of Ortonville, Benjamin Bordner of Sturgis, Michael (Tonya) Bordner of Sturgis, Laura (John) Klinger of Sturgis, Monte (Robin) Bordner of Sturgis and Jean Bordner of Florida; 12 grandchildren, including Tom’s daughters, Taya and Maria; 16 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Linda Bowerman of Vicksburg; and a dear friend, Mary Ann Smith of Sturgis. Preceding her in death were her parents; her first husband; a son, Gordon Garman; and grandsons Marcus Mead and Michael Mead. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Wilma Ruth Bordner will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church in Burr Oak. The Rev. Robert Graham will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. Private burial of the ashes will take place at the Mendon Cemetery in Mendon. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Bordner’s memory consider the Burr Oak United Methodist Church, 206 W. Main St., Box 91, Burr Oak, MI 49030 or the MSU Extension, 612 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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