Saturday, May 30, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 5/30/09


 


 


 

Airlie C. Bruce

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Alfred Joseph Cady Jr. May 28, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:48 AM 

Alfred Joseph Cady Jr., age 76, of New Boston, died May 28, 2009. 


 


 


 


 

Andrews, Amanda K. *

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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.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Bertha E. and #147;Sis and #148; Robinson May 10, 1930-May 28, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:48 AM 

Bertha E. “Sis” Robinson, 79 years, a life long resident of Monroe, MI, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 4:34 PM in Mercy Memorial Hospital. Sis had been in declining health for the past year.


 


 

Carlton E. (Casey) Dawson

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Carol Ann Warner Waibel Sonora, Ky. Carol Ann Warner Waibel, 58, of Sonora, Ky., passed away Tuesday (May 19, 2009) at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Carol was a native of Attica and graduated from Imlay City High School in 1968. She is survived by her husband, Foster F. Waibel of Sonora, Ky.; mother, Mabel Warner of Mayville; daughters, Ruth Ann (Joe) Waibel of Grand Blanc and Patti Lee (Matt) Garrison of Menominee; sisters, Janet (Lyle) Stout of Mayville and Debbie (Randy) Friedsberg of Imlay City; brothers, William (Lorna) Warner of Attica, Philip (Dorothy) Warner of Attica, Richard Warner of Cross City, Fla. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Warner; brother, Roy "Buck" Warner. Cremation has taken place.

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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.


 


 

Charles Frederick Kline

Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles Frederick Kline, 84 of Midland passed away March 21, 2009, at Brookdale Senior Living in Midland. He was born May 7, 1924 in Litchfield, to the late Dr. Fred and Hilda (Smith) Kline. He married Lois Brown of Midland on May 29, 1954, who predeceased him. Mr. Kline graduated as valedictorian from Litchfield High School in 1942. He served in the U. S. Navy from June 1943 to June 1946 as an ensign. Upon his discharge he attended Hillsdale College where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree. During college he was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He then entered the University of Pennsylvania obtaining his Master of Business Administration from the Wharton Graduate School of Business. He retired from Dow Chemical Co. of Midland after a long career in industrial management. As a young man he was very active in 4-H. He raised and exhibited livestock at the local county fair. His love of fairs and livestock continued throughout his life. As an adult he owned harness race horses, which competed at fairs and tracks throughout the Midwest and Canada. He served as Harness Racing secretary for the Midland County Fair from 1958 through 2008. He also served as a director and president on the Board of Directors for the Northern Michigan Fairs and Racing Association. In 2007, Charlie Kline was inducted into the Michigan Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Mr. Kline had a strong desire to promote education. He was an avid supporter of Hillsdale College giving support to various areas within the College, including sponsorship of the Charles F. Kline, Chair of History and Management, which is currently held by Burton Folsom author of “The Myth of the Robber Barons.” He is also a member of the college’s President Club. He is survived by two sisters, Harriet (Ellwood) Janney of Ottawa Hills, Ohio,  and Jane (Dr. James) Roberts of Bonita Springs, Fla.; sister-in-law, Margaret Kline of Hillsdale; 10 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two brothers, James C Kline and Thomas P Kline.   A memorial service begins at 3 p.m. Wednesday at United Church of Christ, 4100 Chestnut Hill. Interment will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Litchfield at the Mount Hope Cemetery with a luncheon following at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale. Those planning memorial contributions are asked to consider Hillsdale College, 33 East College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242 or Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, KY 41844.


 


 

Clarence J. 'Rusty' Lipske

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:20 AM 

UPSON, Wis. -- Clarence J. "Rusty" Lipske, 77, of 10862 N. Moore Ave., Upson, died early Thursday morning, May 28, 2009, in Ashland. 


 


 

Clydene L. McLenon Died May 28, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:48 AM 

Clydene L. McLenon, 68, of Carleton, died Thursday in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are pending in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel. 


 


 

Constance Baur Lundgren 1924-2009 Constance "Connie" Baur Lundgren, 84, Bay Port, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. She was born in Bay Port on December 4, 1924, to the late Bertrand N. and Alberta A. (Howell) Baur. She was a 1943 graduate of Bay Port High School. She received a B.S. Degree in 1948 from Michigan State University. She was united in marriage to Lars C. Lundgren in Bay Port on October 31, 1953. He preceded her in death in 1994. Connie worked a year for Dow Chemical following her high school graduation. She also worked as a lab tech at St. John's Hospital in Detroit, as well as at hospitals in California. She lived in Woodland Hills, California for 30 years before moving back to Michigan in 1990. She was an active member of the Bay Port Historical Society. She loved watching local high school sports, watching games on television and listening to them on the radio. She was a member of the Bay Port United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Mark (Maria) Lundgren, Ellensburg, Washington and Barry Lundgren, Atascadero, Calif.; two grandsons, Benjamin and Daniel; a sister, Pauline Kelly, Bay Port; four brothers, James Baur, Bay Port, Roger (Sheila) Baur, San Antonio, Texas, David (Bernice) Baur, Lansing and Douglas Joe (Char) Baur, Bay Port and Texas; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael; a daughter-in-law, Diana Lundgren and a sister, Marie Alexander. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Bay Port United Methodist Church or the Bay Port Historical Society. Arrangements were made by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon.

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Daniel J. Stenroos

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:28 AM 

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. -- Daniel J. Stenroos, 52, of South Beloit, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, in Beloit Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

Darrell R. Curtis

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:29 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Darrell R. Curtis, age 72, of Constantine, Mich.,  passed away  Sunday, May 24, 2009, at his home. He was born April 20, 1937, in Butler Township, a son of  Lloyd W. and Margaret (Lampman) Curtis. Darrell graduated from Quincy High School in 1956 an served in the U.S. Army.  On Nov. 12, 1966, he married Erma Birkey in Coldwater. Darrell worked in sales at Dynamax Corp. in Elkhart, Ind., for 10 years and previously  for Carriage RV in Millersburg, Ind. He was a former member of the F.F.A and Flying Hooves 4-H Club in Quincy and served as a judge at fairs and shows. Darrell also enjoyed traveling, fishing and golfing. Mostly he loved his family, friends and enjoying life. Surviving are his wife, Erma Curtis, Constantine; a sister , Diannia (Jim) Smith of Mesa, Ariz.; two brothers,  Dennis Curtis,  White City, Ore. and Doran Curtis of Quincy; a brother-in-law, Dale Paul of Quincy, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Curtis and Margaret Jeannette Curtis Wilcox; a brother, Leland Curtis; and a sister, Karen Paul. Relatives and friends will be received 3-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, where religious services will be held at 6 p.m.  Wednesday. Graveside services will be held at noon Thursday at the Lester Cemetery in Quincy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Dearth, Lucille *

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Dennis Weingartz Owosso Dennis Weingartz, 56, of Owosso (formerly of Imlay City) passed away Monday (May 25, 2009) at Memorial Hospital in Owosso. Dennis James was born March 22, 1953, in Highland Park, the son of Peter and Lois Weingartz. He grew up in Imlay City and was a graduate of Imlay City High School, class of 1971. He moved to the Ovid area in 1985. He was a shop foreman group leader at Universal Handling, a metal stamping and fabrication company. Dennis had been employed at Cramer Furniture in Imlay City, Don's Modernization in Imlay City and Carl Andress Grocery Store in Metamora. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. He is survived by his sons, Steven (Katie) Weingartz of Pontiac, Daniel (Diana) Weingartz of Imlay City, Michael (Kathryn) Weingartz of Columbiaville; grandchildren, Audrey, Ivy, Jacqueline, Nathan and Brandon; mother, Lois Weingartz of Imlay City; very close friend, Bob Harris of Ovid; brothers, Gary (Louis Ca

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Donald J. Swanson

• Donald J. Swanson, 89, of Manistee, died Tuesday evening, May 26. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Donald R. Aldrich

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:41 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Donald R. Aldrich, 81, of ThreeRivers, Mich., and formerly of White Pigeon, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at his home, following a short illness. He was born July 3, 1927, in LaGrange, Ind., a son of Frank and Dee (Wilson)Aldrich. He had resided in the ThreeRivers area for the last five years, coming from White Pigeon. He married Irene E. Sheets, and they were later divorced. He later married Gloria Brown, who preceded him in death. He was most recently married toJoyce J. (Nottoli) Aldrich. He was owner and operator of Aggregate processors Inc. of White Pigeon until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Centreville. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and a past member of the Sauganash Country Club in ThreeRivers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Surviving are his wife, Joyce J. Aldrich of Three Rivers; two daughters, Linda (Kenneth)Linn of Edwardsburg and Barbara Jacobs of Euless, Texas; two sons, Ron (Sandy) Aldrich of Schoolcraft and Larry Aldrich of Mansfield, Ohio; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Kathy Nottoli, Jody (Steve)Robinson and Barbara Reber; two stepsons, Michael (Donna) Nottoli and Thomas (Kitty)Nottoli; and several stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; and a brother. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been conducted. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St.Paul’s Lutheran Church in Centreville, with the Rev. David Grimm officiating. Burial will follow in Constantine Township Cemetery in Constantine. Memorial donations may be made to Creator’s Praise Ministry (ENGedi Campground)or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon, which is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Dora Lee Hill Nov. 8, 1924-May 26, 2009

Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:47 AM 

Dora Lee Hill age 84 of Lambertville, MI passed away Tuesday May 26, 2009 in the Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center in Gulf Breeze, FL. 


 


 

E. Lester Monroe

Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

E. Lester Monroe, 91, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born March 23, 1918, in Harrison to Mortimer Linus and Euphemia Isabel (Merritt) Monroe. He was married June 24, 1940, to Beulah May Stubberfield. They shared more than 63 years together before she passed away in March of 2004. Lester served his country in the U.S. Army as a mechanic and driver during World War II. He worked for various companies, ran a service station, retiring from Watkins Oil where he worked as a diesel mechanic for 31 years. He retired in 1983 and enjoyed many winters in Florida. Lester is survived by his children, Kay (Larry) Hickman, Agnes Monroe-Wyatt, Lois Glassburn and John (Bonnie) Monroe; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sons-in-law, L. Francis Glassburn and Richard Wyatt; sisters Grace, Pauline, Viola Almira, and Mildred. There will be a memorial service for Lester Monroe 11 a.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Dr. Daniel Pann officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Medical Care Facility or the charity of the donor’s choice.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

EDNA ROSANNA VATTER SANDUSKY Edna Rosanna Vatter, age 94, of Sandusky, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Marlette Hospice Residence. She was born May 12, 1914 in Snover, Michigan the daughter of the late Edwin and Rosanna (Richards) Hill. Edna married Donald Nicholas Vatter on March 5, 1932 in Snover, Michigan. He passed away July 17, 1982. She was a member of the Countryside Free Methodist Church, Sandusky. She was a nurses aide for many years at the Sandusky Hospital. Edna lived with and was lovingly cared for by Tom and Nancy Miller of Brown City for eight and one half years. She is survived by three daughters; Jeanette McLeish of North Carolina, Ruth Ann (Harry) Walker of Sandusky, Karen (Don) Innes of North Carolina, ten grandchildren; Toni Trexler of North Carolina, Daniel (Cindy) McLeish of Texas, Lynn Nichol of North Carolina, Vohn (Tammy) McLeish of Texas, Suzette Lautner of Dexter, Nicholas (Bonnie) Walker of Minnesota, Rich (Sandy) Innes of North Carolina, Bret Innes of North Carolina, Shelby Innes of Port Huron, Melissa Innes of Port Huron, thirteen great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law; Earl McLeish, one grandson; Chuck Lautner, six sisters; Mary Clark, Lila Padden, Ada Waun, Jennie Armstead, Myrtle Kramp and Carrie Snell, four brothers; Walter, Orville, Clark and Milo Hill. Visitation hours selected by the Family will be Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Countryside Free Methodist Church, Sandusky. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Countryside Free Methodist Church, Sandusky, Michigan with Pastor Paul Castle of Sandusky and Pastor Hal Phillips of Grand Blanc officiating. Interment will follow at the Christian Memorial Cultural Center, Peck, Michigan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Countryside Free Methodist Church, Sandusky or Marlette Hospice. Arrangements by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky.

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Earlene Kathryn Tibai May 8, 1933-May 25, 2009

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:42 AM 

Earlene Kathryn Tibai, age 76, of Monroe died May 25, 2009, surrounded by her loving family in her home.


 


 

Eleanor L. Kennedy

Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:50 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eleanor Lucille Kennedy, age 77, of Sturgis, Mich., was called home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, from Thurston Woods Village. She was born Dec. 28, 1931, at the home of her grandparents in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Gladwyn and Beatrice (Murray) Kennedy. Eleanor graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1950. After working locally for five years, she enrolled at Emmaus Bible School in Oak Park, Ill., and was employed there for 17 years. She later worked for the Regular Baptist Press in the graphic arts department doing desktop publishing, retiring in 2001 and returning to Sturgis. Eleanor was very involved in her churches, the Woodside Bible Chapel in Maywood, Ill., and the Sturgis Bible Chapel in Sturgis. She enjoyed playing Scrabble, walking at the Doyle Center, and was an avid knitter, knitting hundreds of vests for children in Africa. Surviving are two sisters, Laura (Richard) McCoy of Sturgis and Patricia (Frank) Hercinger of Fennville; four nieces, Brenda (Kenneth) Moore of Kalamazoo, Deborah (Larry) Fraylick of Sturgis, Dawn (Paul) Clements of Plymouth and Becky (Michael) Wendlick of Green Bay, Wis.; a nephew, Frank G. Hercinger of Fennville; five great-nephews; a great-great-niece; an aunt, Lucille Holt of Sturgis; numerous cousins; and many close friends, including Florence Ekkel. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5-7 p.m. today at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Services celebrating the life of Eleanor L. Kennedy will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastors Robert Ramey and Mark Monroe officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be directed to Thurston Woods Village, Sturgis Bible Chapel or the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

Elizabeth M. Tucker

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Elizabeth M. Tucker, 83, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Allegiance Health in Jackson.  She was born Oct. 31, 1925, in Springport to Charles and Delma (Clough) Talbot. Mrs. Tucker retired from Spartan Electronics in Jackson.  She was a previous resident of Florida and the Hillsdale area prior to residing in Jackson. Surviving are two daughters, Jean (Stacey) Billman of Reading and Dianna Samarco of Homasassa, Fla.; two sons, Ron Doty of Jackson and Charles Barbeau of Indiana; two sisters, Barbara Drake of Jackson and Margaret Talbot of Manitau Beach; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. At her request cremation has taken place.  There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Erma M. Miller

Friday, May 29, 2009 2:53 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Erma M. Miller, 102, of 1995 S-600 W, Topeka, Ind., died at 10:37 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., where she had been a patient since May 18. She was born May 13, 1907, in LaGrange County, Ind., to James Elmer and Ida (Eash) Miller. On Feb. 8, 1930, she married Ivan M. Miller. He died Oct. 15, 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emma Mennonite Church, where she had been active in the W.M.S.C.  She had served as a volunteer at the Fort Wayne State Hospital for several years and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a 1924 graduate of Shipshewana High School and enjoyed quilting and gardening and spending time in her flower beds. Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Allen) Zehr of Bedford, Ind., and Evelyn (Ellsworth) Byler of Sturgis, Mich.;  three sons, Gaylord (Marilyn) Miller of Topeka, Maurice (Norma) Miller of Topeka, and Larry (Fran) Miller of Topeka; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;  five half-sisters, Ruth Louise Lambright of Goshen, Helen (Wayne) Neff of LaGrange, Rosalie Yoder of Topeka, Marilyn (Lester) Burkey of Hebron, Ind., and Carolyn Dillon of Ligonier, Ind.;  and two half-brothers, Dwight Miller of Goshen and DeWayne (Shelby) Miller of Cape Coral, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Delmar and Ronald Miller; a half-brother, Francis Miller; two sisters, Beulah Stutzman and Charlotte Morningstar; and two brothers, William and Harold Miller. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Emma Mennonite Church, Topeka. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Miller Cemetery, Shipshewana, followed by a memorial service at  11 a.m. at the church.  Services will be conducted by the Rev. Gene Hartman. Memorials may be given to Emma Mennonite Church.  Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Ethel Niewenhuis, 81

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:10 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ethel Niewenhuis, 81, of Zeeland, died Monday, May 25, 2009. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at North Street Christian Reformed Church, 20 E. Main Ave., Zeeland. Visiting is  5 to 8 p.m. today at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Kentwood.


 


 

FRANK W. WILLIS LEXINGTON Frank W. Willis, age 95, of Lexington, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born January 12, 1914 in Detroit, son of the late Frank L. and Edna (Vincent) Willis. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay and his second wife, Enid (Davis). Frank was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of Lexington Lodge #61 F & AM, Lexington O.E.S. Chapter #237, R.A.M. #41, Past Commander Lexington V.F.W. Post #2382, Past President of the Lexington Lions Club, and the Lexington Senior Center. He was an avid golfer. He was the retired owner and operator of Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating. Surviving are three step sons; Ted (Sandy) Davis, Ken Davis all of Argyle and Eric (Cindy) Davis of Lexington, twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by step sons, Larry and Fred Davis. A private service was held with inurnment in Lexington Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lexington Lions Club. Arrangements are by the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington.

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Floyd J. Schmitz May 28, 2009

Friday, May 29, 2009 11:35 AM 

Floyd J. Schmitz, 77, of Monroe died Thursday at Ebeid Residence, Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home.


 


 

Floyd J. and #147;Smitty and #148; Schmitz February 17, 1932 -May 28, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:48 AM 

Floyd J. “Smitty” Schmitz, 77, of Monroe, died peacefully at 3:44 p.m. Thursday at Ebeid Residence, Sylvania, after a courageous battle with cancer.


 


 

Fonda Deur, 79

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:09 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Fonda L. Deur, 79, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Fremont, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Trillium Woods Hospice after a struggle with cancer. Visiting is 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.


 


 

Forrest Hurley

Friday, May 22, 2009 8:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Frances Carol Gridley, 68

Frances Carol Gridley, 68, of Alanson, passed away May 27, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

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.


 


 

GERALD WESLEY INGRAHAM

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:48 AM 

Gerald Wesley Ingraham, 80, of Petersburg who died Thursday, was a 1946 graduate of Dundee High School. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Ingraham, and a sister, Beverly Ingraham. 


 


 

Gerald W. Ingraham

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:12 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gerald W. Ingraham, age 80 of Petersburg, died Thursday at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Services are pending at Cover Funeral Home in Dundee. 


 


 

Gerald Wesley Ingraham Aug. 23, 1928-May 28, 2009

Friday, May 29, 2009 11:35 AM 

Gerald Wesley Ingraham, age 80, of Petersburg died at 1:55 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. 


 


 

Geraldine O. Adams

Friday, May 29, 2009 2:52 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Geraldine O. Adams, 89, of Elkhart, Ind., died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart, Ind., following an extended illness.   She was born Nov. 17, 1919, in Three Rivers, Mich., a duaghter of Carl and Forest Edna (Leeth)Jewell.   She had lived in Elkhart, Ind., since 2006, coming from Union, Mich.   On April 2, 1949, she married Dan A. Adams in Bristol, Ind. He died Dec. 21, 1980.   During her early life she was employed by the telephone company and was a homemaker and sold Avon products. She was a member of Bettany Missionary Church in Elkhart, Ind., and was a children’s Sunday School teacher. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and cake decorating.   Surviving are a daughter, Karan E. Holt-Hartley of Elkhart, Ind.; a son, Kenneth E. (Pam)Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold B. Jewell of Lake City, Mich., and Virgil (Annabelle) Jewell of South Bend, Ind.; several nieces and newphes. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother, Darl Jewell.   Relatives and friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dale Turner of Zion Missionary Church in Elkhart, Ind., officiating.   Burial will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the chairty of one’s choice.  


 


 

Grider, Ronald C. *

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Harold "Wayne" Davis Harold "Wayne" Davis, 57, Bad Axe, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at his home. He was born February 11, 1952 in Albertville, Ala., son of Preston and Louise (Smith) Davis. He married Heidi Smith on October 19, 1983 in Caro. Wayne was formerly the co-owner of the Maintainence Machine in Mayville, and was a machinist and supervisor at US Manufacturing in Bad Axe. He enjoyed playing golf. Wayne is survived by his wife, Heidi Davis, Bad Axe; son, Preston (financ e Anne Nizzola) Davis, Bad Axe; daughter, Heidi Davis (financ Richard LaGrandeur), Bad Axe; grandson, Davis LaGrandeur, Bad Axe; parents, Preston and Louise Davis, Summertown, Tenn.; two brothers, Samuel Davis, Summertown, Tenn. and Ronny Davis, Walled Lake; two sisters, Mary (Chuck) Adams, Summertown, Tenn. and Gloria (Steve) Gibbs; father-in-law, Russell Smith, Moorseville, N.C. He was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Iva Smith. Services were held on Friday, May 22, 2009 at the KaufmanFuneral Home, Bad Axe. Burial was in Verona Cemetery.

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Harold N. Smith

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:18 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Harold Smith, 91, of Chesterfield Twp., Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Fulton Manor in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on July 4, 1917, in Fairfield Twp., Mich., the son of Nelson and Viola (McLaughlin) Smith. On July 30, 1938, in Seward, Ohio, he married Helen Craig and she survives. Harold was a life-long Morenci-area resident where he was a member of the Morenci United Methodist Church. He graduated from Sand Creek High School, class of 1937. Harold was a farmer and retired from Emmons Dairy Farm near Morenci. Besides his wife, Helen, Harold is survived by a daughter, Rose Marie Banks of Dundee, Mich.; four sons, James (Lois) Smith of Wauseon, Ohio, Forrest (Faye) Smith of Wauseon, Ohio, Thomas Smith of Las Cruces, N.M., and Harold Jr. (Kathy) Smith of Liberty Center, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.  Harold was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David; two grandsons; two sisters; two brothers; and daughter-in-law, Sharon (King) Smith. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Morenci United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Burstall officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. There will be a visitation on Friday at the Eagle Funeral-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci from 2 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Morenci United Methodist Church or to a charity of donor’s choice.


 


 

Harriet J. Terrill

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:52 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Harriet J. Terrill,  86, of Hudson, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Harriet was born on August 23, 1922, in Jackson, Mich., the daughter of John and Ella (Rinehart) Shoemaker.  She married Frank J. Terrill on April 4, 1959, in Vandercook Lake.  He survives.  Harriet was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family.  She enjoyed sewing, crafting and taking care of her family. Surviving Harriet besides her husband, Frank are her children, Bob (Joni) Jeffrey of Bronson, Jim (Judy) Jeffrey of Quincy, Tom (Cleo) Jeffrey of Jonesville, Dan (Roni) Jeffrey of North Carolina, Karen (Dan) Fike of Hudson, Roger (Darlene) Terrill of Manitou Beach, Brenda (Rickie) Gibson of Kentucky, Dennis (Cathy) Terrill of Ohio and Larry Whipple of Hudson; 23 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren,; one brother, Jerry (Edith) Shoemaker of Hanover.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one daughter, three sisters, one brother and two step-brothers.  Cremation has taken place.   Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at:  www.brownvanhemert.com 


 


 

Harry H. Smurr

Saturday, May 30, 2009 1:23 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Harry H. Smurr, 95 of Coldwater, died peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. The service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery Chapel. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. also at the cemetery chapel. Rev. Fr. Brian Stanley of St. Charles Borromeo Church will officiate. Harry was born Jan. 25, 1914 in Waterloo, Ind. The son Walter and Eunice (Zerkle) Smurr. He married Dorothy Black on Aug. 8, 1936 in Coldwater. She preceded him in death on April 11, 1959. He then married Norma Harvey on Nov. 17, 1961, She preceded him in death on July 7, 1994. Mr. Smurr has been a resident of Branch County for most of his life, attending school in Bronson. He was a longtime employee of Commercial Carriers in Coldwater, then worked for the Branch County Road Commission for many years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Harry especially enjoyed traveling to northern Michigan in the summers and wintering in Bradenton, Fla. He was preceded in death by his brother Roy Smurr. Harry is survived by his sons Leo (Mona) Smurr of Sherwood and David (Ellen) Smurr also of Sherwood, five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook.


 


 

Harry W. Harvey

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:13 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Harry W. Harvey, 60, of Tecumseh, passed away May 26, 2009, at Arbor Hospice Residence. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Home, Tecumseh.  


 


 

Hazel L. 'Tiny' Brown

Friday, May 22, 2009 8:46 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Helen F. Sontag 

Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing.


 


 

Helen Forney

Friday, May 29, 2009 2:54 AM 

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Helen Forney, 88, a longtime Wakefield, Mich., resident, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2009. 


 


 

Herbert "Bert" Smith North Branch Herbert "Bert" Smith, 84, of North Branch, passed away Saturday (May 23, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, in the loving care of his family. He was born October 3, 1924, in Pontiac, the son of Edd and Ruth (Calkins) Smith. He married Helen Rossman on March 19, 1949. This year, they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Bert was a lifelong resident of North Branch. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. Bert retired from Dupont Manufacturing Company in Lapeer after 25 years of service. He was a life member of the North Branch Legion Post 457. He enjoyed collecting model cars, woodworking, fishing, playing cards, Texas Hold 'Em and going to casinos, but nothing gave him more pleasure than spending time with family and grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Helen; daughter, Duan (Dave) Castle of North Branch; sister, Marion McCraken of Indiana; grandchildren, Rob Castle, Chad (Rita) Ca

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Hilda M. Jacobs

Hilda M. Jacobs (Torr), 89, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, May 21, 2009. 


 


 

Jacqueline D. Michael Lapeer Jacqueline D. Michael, 79, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Sunday (May 24, 2009). She was born June 23, 1929, in Lapeer, to Carl and Ruby (Beechler) Erigson. Jacqueline graduated in 1947 from Lapeer High School. She retired in 1990 from Lapeer State Home as a supervisor. Mrs. Michael enjoyed crossword puzzles, Red Wing hockey, feeding the birds and going to card club. She is survived by her son, Doug (Michelle) Michael of Lapeer; grandchildren, Kevin (Nada) Michael of Germany, Alysia (Kenny) Charter of Lapeer, Joshua (Krystal) Michael of South Carolina, Anthony (Stacey) Langhorne of Florida; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Jennalyn, Mason, Landon, Logan and Lilly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ruby Erigson; sons, Donnie Bonesteel and Dale Michael; sisters, Joan Cowles and Rae Lou Farrington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Suncrest Auxiliary or the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral services were held Wedne

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James A. Kohl 1933-2009 James A. "Jim" Kohl, 75, Pigeon, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1933 on a farm in Bad Axe and graduated in 1951 from Bay Port High School. He served with the U.S. Army as a medic during the Korean War. He was united in marriage on December 23, 1950 to Lorraine B. Henne in Bad Axe. She preceded him in death on June 16, 1998. On February 24, 2001 he married Susan J. Kaplan, who survives him. Jim's first job was making boxes, for five cents each, at the Bay Port Fish Company docks. He retired in 1996 as D.P.W. Supervisor, having worked for the Village of Pigeon for 17 years. He was previously employed at a variety of jobs: construction, service station, Bay Port Elevator, farming and selling agricultural seed. He had also been the Bay Port Constable. He loved his community, serving as Pigeon Village President from 1996-2001, as well as village councilman, where he was currently serving. He enjoyed Laker sports, concerts, and plays. He was an avid supporter of U of M sports, particularly football. He was also a fan of the Detroit Tigers, the Red Wings and Frank Sinatra. In his younger years, he enjoyed duck hunting and playing softball. He loved his family and friends. He was a library volunteer who looked forward to taking books to his friends at Country Bay Village. He was an active member of the Bay Port United Methodist Church, where he served as Administrative Council president and sang in the church choir as well as the community chorus. He is survived by his wife, Susan, Pigeon; three daughters, Kristina (David) Dietzel, Houghton Lake, Pamela King, Bad Axe and Cheri (Paul) Garno, Birch Run; two sons, Darin (Lori) Kohl, Reed City and Brian (Tiffanee) Kohl, Bay City; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and his in-laws, Robert and Marietta Tornow, Sun City West, Ariz. He was preceded in death by two infant sons; two brothers, Orlo and Byron and three sisters, Bessi, Beryl and Shirley. Funeral Services were held Sunday, May 24 at the Bay Port United Methodist Church. Rev. Douglas Mater officiated with burial in New Bay Port Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bay Port United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon.

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James E. and Rosanne M. Rees

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James Wayne "Mac" Maguire

James Wayne "Mac" Maguire, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2009 at Tendercare of Ludington. He was born on June 30, 1917 in Jackson, the son of the late Homer and Lora (Chestnut) Mag... 


 


 

Jean Bentz

• Jean Bentz, 85, of Scottville, died May 27 at home. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

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Jennifer Jean Greiner May 23, 2009

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:41 AM 

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Joan C. Braghini

Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:41 AM 

RANTOUL, Ill. -- Joan C. Braghini, 74, of Rantoul, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, May 22, 2009, at Carle Hospital, Urbana.


 


 

John Clark, 89

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John Clark, 89, of Holland, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Rose Park Reformed of Holland. Visitation will be the hour before the service from 10-11 a.m. at the Rose Park Reformed Church. Arrangements by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave. Holland MI.   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.


 


 

John Winston Jr., 83

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:12 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John Winston Jr., 83, of Holland, formerly of Pullman, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, in Holland Hospital. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville. Visiting is one hour prior to the service Friday. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery, Pullman.


 


 

John 'Barry' Whipple

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:12 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

John “Barry” Whipple, 69, passed away May 28, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. 


 


 

Joseph J. Drouin III

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:25 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Joseph J. Drouin III, 62, of Newport Heights, Ironwood, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.


 


 

Joyce Cataline

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Kansas C. Fleming

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Karen A. Larie

Karen A. Larie, 48, of St. Helen passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center, West Branch. 


 


 

Kenneth C. Boylan Jan. 25, 1934-May 21, 2009

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:41 AM 

Kenneth C. Boylan, 75, of Monroe died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Regency Hospital, Toledo. He had been in poor health for 2 months. 


 


 

Kenneth Willyard, 88

Friday, May 29, 2009 5:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kenneth E. Willyard, 88, of  Allegan, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009, at Holland Hospice House at the age of 88. Friends may meet with the family from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, where funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m with Pastor Barry Lucas officiating and with a Masonic service provided by the Unity Lodge of Holland. Interment Hudson Corners Cemetery, Allegan Twp.   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.


 


 

LaDonna K. Marcinek Nov. 29, 1952-May 27, 2009

Friday, May 29, 2009 11:35 AM 

LaDonna K. Marcinek, age 56 years of Toledo, OH, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in her home. 


 


 

Laura Nyhuis, 97

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:06 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Laura Nyhuis, 97, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Maplewood Reformed Church, 133 E. 34 St. at 2 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Mulder Chapel.   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.


 


 

Lewis Richard Harring

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:51 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lewis Richard (Dick) Harring passed away at his home in Portage on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Richard was born in Los Angeles on Oct. 1, 1936, to Carl and Mary (Mercer) Harring, and returned to Hillsdale with his family at the age of 4. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1954. He received his Ed.D from Indiana University in 1968 and later that year joined the faculty of Western Michigan University where he served as a professor in department of education until his retirement in 1997. He loved teaching and felt it was the ideal profession. His family, friends and students knew him as a patient listener, superb and demanding teacher and wise counselor. On Nov. 22, 1974, he married Ruth Ann Myrom. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, as well as his sons, Scott (Aime) Harring of Ballwin, Mo. and Jeffrey (Joan) Harring of Ellicott City, Md; five grandchildren, Adam, Emma, Drina, Sophie and Evan; sister, Jan (James) Tesch of Hillsdale; and niece, Jennifer (Jeff) Potter of Temperance. He was preceded in death by his parents. During the past 35 years, Richard was deeply involved in Indian culture and Hindu religious practices and made 20 or more visits to India. He and Ruth worked tirelessly to establish avenues for study and advancement of Indian philosophy, helping to create a Vedantic Center in the Kalamazoo area. A memorial service was held May 21 at the Sambodh Center for Human Excellence in Kalamazoo and was immediately followed by a Hindu Last Rites ceremony and cremation at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements were made through the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Donations in his name may be made to The Sambodh Society, Inc., P.O. Box 248, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, or the charity of the donor’s choice.


 


 

Lola M. Bell

Friday, May 22, 2009 8:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.  


 


 

Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead 

Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated.


 


 

Lucille E. Dearth

Saturday, May 30, 2009 1:25 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lucille E. Dearth, 95 of Coldwater, died Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. The service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home with Pastor Shayne Looper of the Lockwood Community Church officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Lucille was born May 11, 1914 in Casey, Iowa to Charles and Osia Mae (Plummer) Fuqua. She married Dallas Dearth on Sept. 28, 1951 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1995. Lucille received her Bachelors Degree in teaching in 1952, and her Masters in special education in 1954 from Wayne State University. Her love of children led her to a career of teaching at Dearborn Township Schools for 27 years, retiring in 1969. She came to Coldwater in 1970, after her retirement. She was a member of Lockwood Community Church, the Retired Teachers Association, Branch County 4-H Fair Association, and a past member of the Coldwater Grange. She enjoyed collecting buttons and was very skilled in quilting, belonging to the ABC Quilts and Evening Star Quilt Clubs. Lucille was active in the Commission on Aging, where she taught crafts. Mrs. Dearth was very instrumental in the establishment of the Dearth Community Center, the Lucille E. Dearth Union City - Branch Library, the HC Burnside Senior Center, the new 4-H Fair Office, the installation of the new Tibbits Cupola and numerous local scholarships. Lucille is survived by her step-son George Dearth of Jackson, her close friends Joe and Maxine Ferry, Ross and Marilyn Byers, Elsie Forrister all of Coldwater, Becky and Terry Knowles of Union City, eight step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. In addition to her husband Dallas, Lucille was preceded in death by her sister and bother-in-law Helen and Ralph Kerr and an infant brother. Memorials may be directed to the Branch County 4-H Foundation.


 


 

MARVIN MERL WINTER CASS CITY Marvin 'Marv' Merl Winter, age 71, of Cass City, Michigan died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in his home. He was born June 9, 1937 to Merle and Lucille (Rockefeller) Winter in Cass City, Michigan. He graduated from Cass City High School in 1955. Marvin married Janice O'Dell June 20, 1959 in Sutton Methodist Church, Caro. They have celebrated 49 years of marriage. In 1969 Marv went into business for himself establishing Winter's Truck Sales. Winter's Truck Sales sold new and used truck and farm equipment. Marv was still operating the business until his death. In 1975 he established Colony House Catering Hall & Blue Room Bar. The Colony House hosted numerous wedding receptions, concerts, corporate events and various trade shows. It was in operation until 1998. Marv was a member of Cass City Masonic Tyler Lodge #317, Caro Moose Lodge #1049, and Elf Khurafeh Shrine Center, Saginaw. Marv was a NASCAR fan. He loved watching and attending race events. He alsoloved watching the Detroit sports teams: Tigers, Lions, Red Wings and Pistons. He was an avid card player. Marv had a great love for animals, in particular, his pet goose, Charlie and his pet lion, Sue Ellen that he raised for 14 years. But his real gift was meeting new people and quickly and easily making friends. He truly loved being surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife; Janice, one daughter; Kelli (Charles) Hendrick of Decker, two sons; Kirk (Lisa) Winter of Cass City, Kent (Jennifer) Winter of Midlothian, Virginia, two exchange student sons; Paulo Leme and Gabriel Paggiaro, both from Sao Paulo, Brazil, grandchildren; Lindsey (Joel) Brinkman, Ashley Hendrick, Carley Hendrick, Brennen Winter, Chase Winter and Conner Winter, one sister; Marion Longuski of Cass City, two brothers-in-law; Chuck (Joanne) O'Dell of Caseville, Carson (Jane) O'Dell of Caro, nine nieces and nephews, one very special friend of the family, JoAnn Alexander of Cass City. He was precededin death by his parents; Merle and Lucille Winter, one brother-in-law; Eugene Longuski, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Clayton and Rayola O'Dell. Funeral services were held at the Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Chuck Emmert of Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, Michigan and Brad Speirs of Novesta Church of Christ, Cass City officiating. Interment was in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City. Memorials may be made to the Winter Memorial Fund. Pallbearers for Mr. Winter are: Gary Putnam, Dennis Putnam, Mike Putnam, Terry Brinkman, Johnny Subic and Mike Truemner and the Honorary pallbearers are: Duane Chippi, Clare Finkbeiner, Carson O'Dell, Dean Hoag, Dave Ware and Roger Marshall. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at

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Marian Tieber, 79

Marian Tieber, 79, of East Jordan, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, Mich.


 


 

Mary E. Seyfarth

Friday, May 29, 2009 1:16 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary E. Seyfarth, 71, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Deacon Gerald Smoker of St. Mary’s Catholic Church officiating. A committal service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Chapel in Southfield. Mary was born on July 17, 1937 in Royal Oak to James E. and Dorothy (Sleep) Kotles. She was raised in Royal Oak and graduated from Dondero High School. She married Richard Seyfarth on April 28, 1962. She worked as a dealer accountant for Chevrolet in Warren for 18 years. Mary and her family began vacationing in Coldwater in the early 1970s and moved there permanently in 2003. Mary is survived by her husband, Richard Seyfarth, and sons; James Seyfarth of Coldwater and David Seyfarth of Detroit. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Daniel Jeffery in 1981, and her brother, Ronald Kotles. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook.


 


 

Mary Ellen Tomezak Allenton Mary Ellen Tomezak, 77, of Allenton, passed away Monday (May 25, 2009) at Lapeer Regional Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1932, in Detroit, the daughter of Harold and Ellen (Bowen) Welch. She graduated from Shrine High School and attended Magdalene College. Mary Ellen married Kenneth Tomezak in 1957 at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Birmingham. They were married 52 years. Together, they moved to Allenton in 1991 and Mary Ellen opened Mar-J Boarding Kennel in 1992. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; sons, Patrick (Karen) of Metamora and Michael (Sandie) of Columbiaville; grandchildren, Valerie and Becky of Metamora, Jeremy of Kinde. Visitation and a memorial service will be held on Saturday (May 30, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Almont. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m., with the memorial service at 3 p.m. Fr. Wayne Ureel of St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Dryden will officiate. To share your thoughts with the family

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Mary Florence Parker May 27, 1923-May 25, 2009

Friday, May 29, 2009 12:06 PM 

Mary Florence Parker, 85, of Monroe passed away Monday at 3:05 p.m. in Fountain View of Monroe. 


 


 

Mary Lou Millett

Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary Lou Millett, 86, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away May 12, 2009, at Drew’s Place of Coldwater in Coldwater, Mich. She was born July 31, 1922, in Killbuck, Ohio, a daughter to the late Ray and Helen (Pratt) Roach. Mrs. Millett had resided in Sturgis since 1945, coming from Clair and Grand Rapids. On March 13, 1942, she married Dr. J. Earl Millett in Grand Rapids. He died Aug. 9, 1980. Mrs. Millett was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. To say she enjoyed traveling would be an understatement. She traveled all over the world to every continent with the exception of Antarctica. She and her husband’s favorite destination was always Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis and the Sturgis Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Millett was a talented self-taught artist and especially loved oil and acrylic painting, jewelry making and stained glass. She had taken many art classes at Glen Oaks Community College. Mrs. Millett is survived by five daughters, Pamela Ann (Terry) Johnson of Burr Oak, Mary Candice (Jerry) Suszko of White Pigeon, Cyndi (Tom) Flaherty of Cape Cod, Mass., Dr. Kerri Lou (Dr. John Polzin) Millett of Sturgis and Kelli Sue (Shawn Hinds) Millett of Franklin, Tenn.; one son, Dr. Jeffrey Millett of Sturgis; 13 grandchildren, Jon (Marta) Millett of Chile, South America, David (Pam) Millett of Chicago, Michelle (Matt) Olsen of Vicksburg, Dr. Chris Johnson of Bancroft, Mike Johnson of Sturgis, Dr. Amy (Pete) Suszko-Brown of Frankfort, Ill., Dr. Tim Suszko of Fenton, Taylor Polzin, David Polzin and Matthew Polzin all of Sturgis, Joseph Bourcier, Michael Bourcier and Katy Hinds all of Franklin, Tenn.; identical twin great-granddaughters, Nicole Gabrille and Lauren Elizabeth Millett; one brother, Charles Roach of Roseville, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one sister, Martha Bird; and infant brother, Robert Roach. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Lou Millett will be held at 11 a.m.Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Deb Johnson will officiate. Mrs. Millett’s ashes will be taken to one of her favorite places on Earth, Bequia, St. Vincent the Grenadines. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations be directed to the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091, Drew’s Place, 289 E. Perkins St., Coldwater, MI 49036 or the Hospice organization of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

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.


 


 

Matthew R. Herbin

Matthew R. Herbin, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2009. 


 


 

Michael D. Kuenzel

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:40 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Michael Dale Kuenzel, 37, of Burr Oak, Mich.,unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior May 27, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1972, in Three Rivers, Mich., a son to Dale S. and Phyllis (Plank) Kuenzel. Michael’s parents were so blessed to have this special child. He was such a joy although he faces many obstacles in his life. His favorite nickname was “Mit the Kit.” Michael lived in Sturgis most of his life where he attended Sturgis High School, moving to Burr Oak in 2008. He had worked in and around the Sturgis area since he got out of school. Michael’s greatest passion in life was helping other people. He worked at soup kitchens, helping to feed the poor and homeless. He never met a stranger because he would always stop to help someone out. Michael’s happiest times were when he volunteered to help with the Special Olympics and chaperoning as they played different sports around the state. Michael was involved with the Special Olympics for many years. Sometimes renting a court at the Doyle Center so they could practice before the basketball games. He once said, “They gave me more than I could ever give back”. Michael always said his greatest role model was his brother Bryan who played in Special Olympics. Michael had a great love for music, not only listening, but writing songs and often performing in his best friend’s band. Michael had recently started attending Grace Christian Fellowship in Sturgis, saying it felt like home. He touched many lives with his kindness and his very loving and giving heart. Michael is survived by his dad, Dale S. Kuenzel of Burr Oak; his mother and step-father, Phyllis L. and John Dudley of Howe, Ind.; a brother, Bryan Kuenzel of Burr Oak; paternal grandmother, Ruth Holmes of Burr Oak; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Plank of Constantine and several aunts, uncles and cousins. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Michael Dale Kuenzel will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Christian Fellowship, 300 Timothy St., Sturgis, Mich. The Rev. Ross Gerber will officiate. A meal and time of fellowship and sharing of memories will follow the service at the church. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Michael Kuenzel’s memory to consider the Special Olympics of St. Joseph County c/o: Trudy Camp, Pathfinder Center, 62445 Shimmel Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfunrealhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Michael L. Patrias, Sr.

Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:51 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Michael Lawrence Patrias, Sr., of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Aug. 4, 1946, in Garden City, Mich., the son of Theophial and Lovetta (Short) Patrias. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Marlene (Burton) Patrias whom he married on Oct. 29, 1979; three children, Charles Kidd of Austin, Texas, Michael Patrias, Jr. of Hillsdale, and Heather (Wes) Barns of Hillsdale; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Vivian (Raymond) Pavalak of Lincoln Park and Margot (John) Brooks of Berea, Ky.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Phillip Patrias. Mr. Patrias was employed at Leutheuser’s in Hillsdale in the body shop division where he received Best in Class Awards from General Motors. He was also a past member of the Michigan Street Rod Association. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Michael Lawrence Patrias, Sr. will be at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment will take place in the Wild Cherry Cemetery in Ransom Township. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and  2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family.


 


 

Michaelene Ann Fenstemacher

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:19 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Michaelene Ann Fenstemacher, age 53, of Tecumseh, passed away, May 23, 2009. Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Tom Hawkins officiating. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Celebrate Recovery Program at New Song Community Church in Tecumseh. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Nancy Ann Rohde

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:22 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Nancy Ann Rohde “Nana,” age 55, of Adrian, passed away, May 27, 2009, at Provincial House under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born March 19, 1954, in Fort Lee, Va., the daughter of Cecil and Viktoria (Reczek) Dixon. Nancy married Eddie C. Rohde on August 14, 1976, and they share three children.    Nancy is survived by her husband, Eddie C. Rohde, and their three children, Eddie W. (Jennifer) Rohde, Melissa (Trevor) Weaver and Michael (Rachel) Rohde; and six grandchildren, Trevor Jr., Alex, Cadence, Xander, Allison and Nathan. She is also survived by two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Mike Dunson officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Neva Potter-Gribble-St. Clair

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Neva Gribble, 84, of Chiefland, Fla., went home to be with her Lord, April 24, 2009, in Trenton, Fla. She was born Neva Mae Hapner, Jan. 23, 1925, in Lincoln Township, Isabella County, Mich., to Carl and Teresa Hapner. She was preceded in death by husband Rex Potter in 1999 and husband Roy Gribble in 2004. She is survived by husband, Charles St. Clair, Chiefland Fla.; daughters, Janice (James) Gabbard of Homer, Carlotta (Terry) Rhodes of Dunnellon Fla.; grandchildren, Kimberly (Paul) Owen, Katrina (Brian) Boulton, Jennifer (Scott) McCostlin, Matthew (Candy) Rhodes, Amanda Gabbard and Randy Rhodes; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna (Earl) Gates, Jean Nunnallee, Beverly (Loren) Jennings; brothers, Leon (Lois) Hapner and Carl (Hazel) Hapner. She was preceded in death by sisters Zelma Gates, Ella Leonard and Marilyn Heathcott. Neva loved her family and made many friends in her travels, her church homes and her neighborhood. She attended Moscow Bible Church when she was in southern Michigan in the summers. There will be a memorial service 2 p.m. June 6 at Moscow Bible Church, 10751 Moscow Road, Moscow, Hillsdale County, located one half mile north of U.S. 12.


 


 

Norma M. Zeitz

Norma M. Zeitz, 75, of Gladwin, passed away Sunday morning, May 24, 2009 at her residence following a brief illness. 


 


 

PATTY JEAN BARR PORT HURON Patty Jean Barr, age 39, of Port Huron, formerly of Carsonville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 in Port Huron, Michigan. She was born June 2, 1969 in Deckerville, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Sally (Clark) Barr. Patty was a 1987 graduate of Carsonville - Port Sanilac High School. She worked as a Quality Inspector at Blue Water Automotive in Port Huron. She is survived by one son; Zachery Ty Ellis of Port Huron, one daughter;Catlian Ellis of Port Huron, mother and stepfather;Sally & Jon Aiuto of Port Sanilac, one brother; Allen Barr of Carsonville, one nephew; Justin Barr of Carsonville, her childrens father and friend;Toby Ellis of Port Huron, grandparents;Leonard & Barb Clark of Carsonville, mother-in-law and grandmother of her children;Connie Ellis of Sandusky. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Barr. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. John R. Allan officiating. Burial was at the Washington Twp. Cemetery in Carsonville. Memorial suggestions are requested to the family. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky. (810) 648-2244

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Peter Staal, 92

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:11 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Peter Staal, 92, of Holland, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.


 


 

Phyllis L. Cohoon Phyllis L. Cohoon, 71, Harbor Beach passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in the Huron County Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. She was born September 24, 1937 in Welch, WV, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Clifford) Roberts. Phyllis is survived by one daughter, Vicki Morris, Zeeland. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City. Interment will take place in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach.

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Pieter Dekker, 76

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:07 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Pieter Dekker, 76, of Holland, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Metro Health. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.


 


 

Raymond Brossmer

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:33 AM 

MERCER, Wis. -- Raymond Brossmer of Mercer died at home on May 24, 2009. 


 


 

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Robert G. Woodlock

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

On March 9, 2009, Robert G. Woodlock (Bob) passed away. Bob grew up in Canton, Ohio, and was a long time resident of Adrian, Mich. He was affectionately known as “Woody” by many of his friends. He was a well-known local athlete at Canton South High School, he played baseball and football for Kent State University and was a member of the U.S. Army and a Freemason. He will be remembered for his great passion for golf, horses and building anything and everything from the simplest porches to beautiful homes. He resided in Adrian for over 30 years with his dear friend, Bonnie Murphy. He was predeceased by his parents, Barbara and John Woodlock; his sister, Violet Woodlock; and his brother, John Woodlock. He is survived by his beloved children, Robert J. Woodlock, Constance L. (Woodlock) Flaherty and Dr. Krista L. Woodlock. Also by his grandchildren, Conor J. Flaherty, Devin P. Flaherty, Grace E. Flaherty and Brittany L. Woodlock. As well as his sisters, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Mary Adkins and Betty Clapper, their husbands and many nieces and nephews.  In the words of Bob’s favorite singer, Willie Nelson, “Some day when we meet up yonder;  We’ll stroll hand in hand again; In a land that knows no partin’.”


 


 

Robert R. Lehr July 3, 1939 -May 28, 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:48 AM 

Robert R. Lehr, age 69 of Paw Paw, Michigan, formerly of Monroe, died 1:05 a.m. Thursday at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan 


 


 

Robert 'Bob' Adams, Sr.

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:16 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert “Bob” Adams, Sr., age 80, of Brooklyn passed away at home May 18, 2009, under the loving care of his family and hospice. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Lenawee, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the Hickman Cancer Center. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel where the family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment Maple Shade Cemetery, Onsted. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church. Please sign Bob’s guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for his family by calling 877-231-7900.


 


 

Roland C. Hallquist

Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:21 AM 

TROY, Mich. -- Roland C. Hallquist, 83, Troy, Mich., passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, May 29, 2009.


 


 

Rosemary Brooks, 83

Friday, May 29, 2009 5:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Rosemary Bedrosian Brooks, 83, of Grand Haven, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at her home. A private family service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by the Klaassen Family Funeral Home in Grand Haven. 


 


 

Rosemary Miller

Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rosemary Miller, age 59, of Colon, Mich., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Rosemary was born Nov. 15, 1949, in Alma, a daughter of the late LaVon Burton and Calvin Sutton. On Sept. 21, 1996, she married Ora Miller in Colon. Rosemary had lived all her adult life in Colon. She was a homemaker and had worked at several area nursing homes. She was a member of the Colon American Legion Auxiliary and Colon Lioness Club. She is survived by her husband, Ora Miller of Colon; two daughters, Kimberly J. (Phillip) Day of Burr Oak and Vicki (Shawn) Machan of Fennville; five grandchildren, Tori, Ryan, Parker, Arionna and Brogan; seven brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy A. McCartney, and a brother, Timothy Sutton. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service celebrating the life of Rosemary Miller will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon, with David J. Farrell officiating.  Private interment of cremains will take place at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery in Colon.  If desired, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of Rosemary to the American Cancer Society.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home.  


 


 

Roy Charles Moore

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Roy Charles Moore, 74, of Bay Port passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the home of his daughter Teresa Duncan in Tecumseh with his loving family by his side.  At his request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. A full obituary may be viewed and condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

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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Sandy Lee Braspenick

Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:37 AM 

WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Sandy Lee Braspenick, 36, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 25, 2009, in Wakefield, after an 18-year battle with mental illness. 


 


 

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Sister Nofs, O.P.

Friday, May 29, 2009 10:14 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Sister Bernice Nofs, formerly known as Sister John Vercelli Nofs, died on May 27, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich. She was 77 years of age and in the 59th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Bernice was born in Port Huron, Mich., to Leo and Gladys (Angbrandt) Nofs. Sister graduated from St. Stephen High School in Port Huron, Mich., and received a bachelor of philosophy degree in English, and a master of education degree in guidance and counseling from Siena Heights (College) University in Adrian, Mich. Sister spent 25 years ministering in education in Detroit and Dearborn, Mich.; Maywood and Oak Park, Ill.; Oakland, Calif.; Medina and Cleveland, Ohio; Santurce, Puerto Rico; Ft. Walton Beach and Miami Beach, Fla.; Toney, Ala.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Holbrook, Ariz. Sister was a counselor for eight years in Warren and Detroit, Mich.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Winslow, Ariz. She was a communications representative for four years for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich., in 1998. Sister Bernice is survived by four sisters, Virginia Parker, Joyce Driggers and Angela McCallumore of Port Huron, Mich.; Catherine Aud-Miles of Evansville, Ind., and a brother, Bernard Nofs of Trenton, N.J. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center on Friday, May 29, 2009, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

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Terry Nienhuis, 68

Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Terry Nienhuis, 68, of Holland, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Services will be 1 p.m.  Monday, June 1, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. www.lakeshorememorial.com


 


 

Thelma Mae Hamilton April 13, 1914-May 26, 2009

Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:47 AM 

Thelma Mae Hamilton, 95 years, of Newport, MI passed away, Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Medilodge of Monroe where she was under the wonderful and caring hands of the Medilodge Staff, Dr. Joseph Hunt and Heartland Hospice. 


 


 

Thelma Mae Hamilton May 26, 2009

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:41 AM 

Thelma Mae Hamilton, 95, of Newport died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at Medilodge of Monroe. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.


 


 

Thomas Hoffman Jr.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:29 AM 

PHILLIPS, Wis. -- Thomas J. Hoffman, 75, Phillips, Town of Worcester, died at his home of 57 years on Thursday, May 21, 2009. 


 


 

Thomas L. "Tom" Valley

Thomas Leo "Tom" Valley, 68, of Hope, passed away May 25, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family.


 


 

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Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:36 AM

SYCAMORE, Ill. -- Virginia Angela Vida, 85, of Sycamore, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb. 


 


 

Virginia Mae Klauka North Branch Virginia Mae Klauka, 80, a lifetime North Branch area resident, passed away Thursday (May 21, 2009). She was born December 10, 1928, in North Branch, to Earl and Alie (Midgely) Porritt. She married Orville Klauka. Mrs. Klauka worked many years for North Branch area schools. She enjoyed quilting and working in her flower gardens. The Iris Garden she had was beautiful. Most importantly, Virginia loved her family, she was dedicated to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Robert (Diana) Klauka of Lapeer and Lorie (JD Munro) Callcut of North Branch; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Gordon (Mary) Porritt of North Branch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Klauka; daughter, Deborah Klauka; son, David Klauka; parents, Earl and Alice Porritt; siblings, Wayne Porritt, Mildred Firmingham, Alvin Porritt, Norma Jean Taylor and Raymond Porritt. Memorial contributions may be ma

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WESLEY MAX NEWLOVE PECK Wesley Max Newlove, age 81, of Peck, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, after a long illness. He was born on June 4, 1927 in Melvin. He married Ruth Moran on December 22, 1979 in Memphis. Max served his country with the United States Army during WWII. He was a lifelong area farmer and was employed by Mueller Brass, Port Huron, for 22 years, L & L of Romeo for ten years and for Bluebird Enterprises until his retirement. Surviving in addition to his loving wife, Ruth of 29 years, are one son; Roy (Shannon) Newlove of California, two daughters; Debbie (Carl) Gordon of Croswell, Kathy (Andy) Lewis of Peck, nine grandchildren; Dustin (Cynthia) Newlove of New Jersey, Jonathan (Jessica) Newlove of California, Heather (Dennis) Terpelle of California, Rodney (Christy) Gordon of Croswell, Tracy (Michael) Slack of Comstock Park, Nicole (Theodore) Whitley of Croswell, Tiffany (Matt) Kern of Reese, Jeremy Kipp of Lincoln Park and Scott (Lesa) Lewis of Peck, twenty great-grandchildren with three more coming, two sisters; Jean Hastings and Marie Beadle, both of Port Huron along with numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Max was preceded in death by his parents; John Wesley Newlove on September 20, 1967 and Wealtha Ada Newlove (Lord) on May 14, 1933 as well as a sister, Leona Quinlan on July 4, 1998. He was bound to the land from the day of his birth, His roots anchored deep in the fertile earth, Nurtured, sustained by the soil he grew, And his life, like furrows ran straight and true. In faith each spring he planted the seeds, In hope to reap his family's needs, With patience he waited for the harvest to come, To gather the fruits of his labor home. Every turning seasons, the years sped past, Til the final harvest came at last, Then claimed anew by beloved sod, He gathered home to be with God. Max will be in his families hearts forever. Always loved, forever missed. Funeral services with the family honoring the memory of Max were held at Kaatz Funeral Home, Yale with Rev. Anthony Ferriell, pastor of Trinity Missionary Church, Yale officiating. Burial was at the Speaker Township Cemetery, Speaker Township. Memorials are suggested to "Wishes of the Family". For information and Guest Book -

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William James Buckley

Friday, May 29, 2009 1:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William James Buckley, 80 of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the family’s home, located at 481 Dorrance Road in Coldwater with a luncheon to follow. No other services will be held. William was born on Feb. 20, 1929 in Steuben County, Ind. to Martin and Gladys (Lang) Buckley. He married Dorothy Hanson on Feb. 20, 1947. William attended school in the Ft. Wayne area and moved to Branch County when he and Dorothy married. He hauled cars for the Ford Motor Company for over 40 years. He enjoyed woodworking and taking care of his yard. William loved people and was always there when someone needed help. His daughters remember him always fixing the family‚s cars. William is survived by his wife, Dorothy Buckley, his sons; Steven F. Buckley of Coldwater, Gerald A. Buckley of Sylvia, N.C., James C. Buckley of Quincy and Douglas G. (Angelina) Buckley of Belle Fourche, S.D., his daughters; Dale E.(Rob) Janusch of Beulah and Ginger K.(Bill) Acock of Coldwater, his brother, Martin T. Buckley of Coldwater, his sister Sadie Forrister of Coldwater, 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be directed to Pines Senior Respite Services or Pines In-Home Services. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook.

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