Thursday, August 6, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 8/06/09


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Anna M. Caverson Godinez

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Annalee M. Merideth 1923-2009 Annalee M. "Lee" Merideth, 85, Caseville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009 at home. Born in Flint on November 28, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Lucille M. (Miller) Jennings and graduated from Flint Northern High School. She was united in marriage to George W. Merideth in Flint on June 166, 1951. After moving from Flint, they lived for more than 25 years in Caseville. George preceded her in death on December 9, 2004. Lee was an active member of the Pigeon First United Methodist Church where she served on many committees including Administrative Board, Pastor/ Parish, Outreach and Nominating. In addition, she taught Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She also served on the Zone 1 and Top-of-the-Thumb Leisure Ministries Boards. Lee helped entertain residents at Scheurer Long Term Care, as well as Country Bay Village and Country Gardens. She was also a Scheurer Hospital volunteer in the main lobby. She was a member of the Caseville Arts Council, the Caseville Christmas Fund and the Pigeon Red Hot Flashers. Lee served for years on the Caseville Village Council and the Oakwood Housing Board. Her survivors include daughter, Gail (James) Muchler, Honor; son, Darrel Merideth, Flint; two grandsons, Scott Slosser, Hale and Tim (Tina) Slosser, Herron; great-grandson, Eric Slosser; two step-grandsons, Jim (Sue) Muchler, Mesick and Tracy (Amanda) Muchler, Grass Lake and several step great-grandchildren, step great-great-grandchildren and a step great-great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis in 1977. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Pigeon First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Britt, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dennis G. Merideth Cancer Research Fund at Wayne State University or Pigeon First United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon.

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Arthur Davies, 91

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 10:15 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Arthur Davies, 91, of Holland, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.  A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 W. 26th St. in Holland. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Faith Christian Reformed Church (use West door entrance).   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.


 


 

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.


 


 

BEATRICE L. WILLIAMS WATERTOWN Beatrice L. Williams, age 96, of Watertown, passed away, Friday, July 31, 2009 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky. She was born June 7, 1913 in Port Huron, daughter of the late Blaine & Marcia (Nestle) Kennedy. Beatrice and Dalton H. Williams were married July 27, 1933 in Cash, Michigan. He preceded her in death November 27, 1993. She was a member of the Watertown and Applegate United Methodist Churches, Order of Eastern Star-Sandusky Chapter and Watertown Township Garden Club. Beatrice enjoyed working in her flowers, traveling, quilting, china, oil and watercolor painting, participating in the Summer Art in the Park in Port Sanilac and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Dellene K. Hall of North Branch; one son, William A. (Joan) Williams of Sandusky; grandchildren, Kathy (Ken) Branch-Gadd of Sitka, Arkansas and Port Huron, Andrew (Tammy) Branch of Port Huron, Michael (Gina) Branch of Saline, William Branch of Port Huron, Joel (Danielle) Hall of Columbiaville, Courtney (Jon) Sulentic of Middletown, Ohio, Heather (Gregg Matyjewicz) Williams of Longmont, Colorado and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Barbara Ann Maass; two sons-in-law, Sam Maass & David Hall and also all of her brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Sandusky with Rev. Dr. Ken Gadd officiating. Interment took place in the Zion Cemetery in Watertown Township. Memorials may be donated to Applegate United Methodist Church or Sanilac Medical Care Facility. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, (810)-648-2244 www.marshfuneral.com

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Barbara Ann Lane Sept. 1, 1944- July 31, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009 12:30 AM 

Barbara Ann (Keane) Lane, 64, of Temperance died peacefully at home July 31, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Barbara was born Sept. 1, 1944 at Mercy Hospital in Monroe to the late Dr. Thomas and Betty (Smith) Keane. 


 


 

Barbara Ann Lane Sept. 1, 1944-July 31, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009 12:32 PM 

Barbara Ann (Keane) Lane, 64, of Temperance, MI died peacefully at home July 31, 2009, surrounded by her family, after a long illness.


 


 

Barbara J. Ferris

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 9:52 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Barbara J. Ferris, age 76, of Adrian passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Toledo Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, Aug. 7, at noon at St. Mary’s Church in Adrian. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Afull obituary will appear in Thursday’s Daily Telegram.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson.


 


 

Barbara Jane (nee Fritz) King, 85

Area summer resident Barbara Jane (nee Fritz) King, 85, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 3, 2009. 


 


 

Beatty, Steve

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Bernadine Long Bernadine Long, 50, passed away Saturday (August 1, 2009). She was the beloved mother of Angela (Bill) Amburgey, Gina Long, Mike (Stephanie) Long, Mary Long (Ryan Izydorek) and Nathan Burrows; loving grandmother of Marisa, Alena, Anthony, Julia, Allyson, Michael Jr., Andrew, Ryan, Tyler, Natalie and Nathan Jr.; dear daughter of Biagio and Mary Calliea; sister of Philip, George (Carolyn) and Stephen (Cindy); dear companion of Victor Burrows. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her loving dog, Jasper. Visitation was held Tuesday (August 4, 2009) at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica. Funeral Mass will be prayed at 10 a.m., Wednesday (August 5, 2009) at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Utica. She will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

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Betty Kemp Dec. 6, 1924-Aug. 2, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:01 PM 

Betty Kemp, age 84, of Ash Township, died on August 2, 2009 in Monroe, Michigan. 


 


 

Bill Kleffman

Monday, August 3, 2009 2:23 AM 

TROUT CREEK, Mich. -- Bill Kleffman, 59, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, following an almost five-year battle with colon cancer. He died in his home in Trout Creek with all of his immediate family present, as were his wishes.


 


 

Brandon Mark Brummel, infant

Monday, August 3, 2009 8:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Brandon Mark Brummel, infant son of Dave and Shari Brummel, was still born on Friday, July 31, 2009. Private graveside services will be held at Blendon Township Cemetery. An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com. 


 


 

Brian "Scad" Scadden Metamora Brian "Scad" Scadden, 67, of Metamora (formerly of Sterling Heights) died Saturday (July 25, 2009). Brian was born April 27, 1942, in Lemsford Village, England. He worked as an engineer in the plastics industry for 50 years, retiring in 2006. Mr. Scadden enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening, also playing and watching soccer. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Davison and the family would like memorial contributions to be made to the food pantry there at the church. Mr. Scadden is survived by his loving wife, Carol Scadden of Metamora; dear children, Andrew Scadden of Warren and Gaynor (Roger) Farnsworth of Shelby Twp.; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Irene (Brendan) Kinsell and Dave (Sue) Scadden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ida (Bibey) Scadden. Funeral services were held Wednesday (July 29, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Dr. John Lewis officiated. Burial was in Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton T

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Caroline 'Dolly' McPherson

Thursday, August 6, 2009 2:12 AM 

WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Caroline "Dolly" McPherson, 82, of Bergland, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Celine Estelle Antonelli Lapeer Celine Estelle Antonelli, 76, of Lapeer (formerly of Dryden and Key West, Fla.) passed away Friday (July 31, 2009). She ws born February 3, 1933, in Detroit, to Stephen and Helen (Kanka) Racinski. She married Francis "Frank" Antonelli on January 30, 1950 in Angola, Ind. Celine was a loving mother and wife and was a caring homemaker her entire life. She was a real estate investor and was actively involved in the family real estate business. Celine also worked as a cosmetologist. She was a member of the Elks, the VFW and the Michigan Real Estate Association. She is survived by her children, Sandra (Gary) Skellenger of Barnes Lake, Francisco Antonelli of Lapeer, Gregory Antonelli of Metamora and Judith (Edward Sawicki) Antonelli of Lapeer; grandchildren, Angela, Amy, Anthony, Francisco, Mikayla, Vito, Jennifer, Cindy and Brian; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Marissa, Blake, Sam, Sophia, Somone, Andrew, Connor and Noah; brother, Stephen; s

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Charles 'Chuck' F. Wilutis

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:30 AM 

DULUTH, Minn. -- Charles "Chuck" F. Wilutis, 74, of 122 East Coolidge St., Ironwood, Mich., died Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Duluth. 


 


 

Charles F. Bertoluzza

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:32 AM

ASHLAND, Wis. -- Charles F. Bertoluzza, 92, of Hurley, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. 


 


 

Charles Lawrence Batman

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 12:51 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles Lawrence Batman, 103, formerly of Quincy, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Portage.  He was born Nov. 7, 1905, in Shenandoah, Va., to Charles L. and Lottie Lee (Rineacker) Batman. Charles was a life-long flour miller and retired from Farm Bureau in Quincy. Charles was a member of the United Methodist Church and Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge No. 166, both of Quincy; and a life member and past Worthy Patron of Quincy Chapter #12 of the Order of Eastern Star. He also was a member of the Operating Millers’ Association and served as Honorary General Chairman at the Millers’ Convention in Grand Rapids in 2009. On Jan. 10, 1931, he married Beatrice Virginia Dovel in Virginia and she preceded him in death April 20, 2006. He is survived by daughters Nancy Batman and Mary Ann Dickinson, both of Portage; grandchildren Barry and Cassandra Dickinson of Portage and Jim and Alexa Dickinson of Glenview, Ill.; and great-grandchildren Gavin, Logan, Rachel and Julien. A celebration of Charles’ life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, with The Reverends Fred and Joan Hamlin officiating.  Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy.  Visitation is scheduled Thursday from 4-6 p.m. with Masonic Service of Remembrance at 5:30 p.m.  Memorials are suggested to Hospice of SW Michigan, 200 N Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo.


 


 

Christine M. Berquist

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:36 AM 

MARSHFIELD, Wis. -- Christine M. Berquist, 62, of Lake Gogebic, Mich., died on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.


 


 

Clarence E. French

Clarence E. French, 76, of Gladwin County, passed away in Bay Medical surrounded by his family on July 30, 2009.


 


 

Clarence H. Otto 1924-2009 Clarence H. "Pod" Otto, 84, Pigeon, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. Born in Pigeon on November 5, 1924, he was the son of the late John and Lora (Gremel) Otto. Clarence graduated from Pigeon High School in 1942. On July 13, 1946 he was united in marriage to Florence M. Heiman at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne. Pod loved watching baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers and coached little league for years. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports and enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles as a winter hobby. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting. Pod retired from the Cooperative Elevator Company in Pigeon. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne. In addition to his wife, Florence, to whom he had been married for more than 63 years, he is survived by a son, Wayne "Butch" (Crystal) Otto, Pigeon; two grandsons, Matt (Janet) Otto, Milwaukie, Ore. and Christopher "C.J." Otto, Saginaw; a brother, Dale (Rita)Otto, Bad Axe; a sister-in-law, Jessie Otto, Pigeon and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Otto and an infant brother; sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and William Mohr. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon with Rev. Dawn Pooley officiating. Memorials may be made to Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care or Courtney Manor. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema, Pigeon.

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Clark Frederic Norton

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Clyde James Peterson Jr.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Clyde James Peterson, Jr. of Jerome passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Allegiance Health in Jackson. He was born July 12, 1948, in Adrian, the son of Clyde James and Louise Mae (Wood) Peterson. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sherry Peterson; two children; his mother, Louise Peterson of Jerome; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Perritt of Jerome; one brother, Fred (Cleao) Peterson of North Adams and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. At his request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family.


 


 

DONNA K. HASS MARLETTE Donna K. Hass, age 66, of Marlette, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She has lived in Marlette the past 40 years and was previously from the Capac area. Donna was born November 11, 1942 in Skelton, West Virginia, the daughter to Lawrence & Irene (Stover) Hawks. She graduated from Capac High School in 1960 and attended McNeese State University in Louisiana. Donna married Ronald Hass on December 28, 1985 in North Branch. Donna was a Ward Clerk, Nurses Aid and Central Scheduler Secretary for Marlette Community Hospital for many years. She and her husband also worked as self employed Field Service Inspectors for a Mortgage Co. She is survived by her husband, Ronald of Marlette; her mother, Irene (Hawks) Neuman of Marlette; one son, Richard Schlaud of Saginaw; three daughters, Jeanette (Ron) Yaroch of Marlette, Marlana (Ed) Swindell of Lapeer and Jodi Hass of Marlette; two brothers, Larry (Karen) Hawks of Louisianaand Raymond (Vickie) Hawks of Capac; two sisters, Carol (Robert) Ribarsky of Carsonville and JoEllen Neuman of Carsonville; eleven grandchildren & one great grandchild; also several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence A. Hawks. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marlette, with Rev. Eric Kilmer officiating. Burial will be in the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to Our Savoir Lutheran Church, United Hospice Service or Cancer Treatment Center of America. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 1pm to 9pm at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette and Thursday from 10:30am until the time of service at the Church. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com

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Daniel Kemritz Aug. 3, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009 12:00 PM 

Daniel Kemritz, 47, of Temperance died this morning. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home, Erie.


 


 

Darlene Ruth Smith

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Darnell Kopinski

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David Owen Gray Sr. Feb. 8, 1948-April 10, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009 12:30 AM 

A celebration of the life of David Owen Gray Sr., 61, of Toledo, who passed away, April 10, 2009, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 at Maplewood Park, Erie. 


 


 

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Doris Ash

Monday, August 3, 2009 5:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doris Ash, 80, of Prattville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2009, at her home.  She was born Aug. 1, 1929 in Delta, Ohio, the daughter of Grover and Edna (Textor) Girdham. She married O. James Ash on Nov. 6, 1948, in Osseo and he preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2005. Doris was an avid bowler and attended Prattville Community Church. She enjoyed her children and dearly loved her grandchildren. Surviving Doris are a daughter, Wendy (Jack) Seigneur of Kalkaska; a son, Michael Ash of Prattville; give grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Monahan of Tecumseh, Michael (Dawn) Ash of Hudson, Mark (Sandy) Ash of Adrian, Melanie (Kim) Gerig of Hudson and Michael (Erica) Seignuer of Texas; 11 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Oneida Sanford of Hudson and Leona Brown of Adrian and one brother, John Girdham of Coldwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Emma Reed and four brothers, Glenwood, Clifton, Burt and Tom Girdham. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Martin Bacalia officiating. Interment will follow at Prattville Cemetery. Visitiation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County or Prattville Community Church. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com


 


 

Doris J. Johnson

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:29 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doris J. Johnson, 87, of Hudson passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1921, in Warsaw, Ind., the daughter of Harry M. and Edna (Wilson) Johnson. Doris was a retired assistant office manager and lived in Phoenix, Ariz., before moving back to the Hudson area seven years ago. She was a charter member of the Open Door Bible Church and a member of the Christian Life Center. She spent many enjoyable years traveling across all 50 states, Canada and Mexico with her good friend Irene Horn.Surviving Doris are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Lawrence, Harry and Robert and special friend Irene Horn. Funeral services for Doris will be  3 p.m. Wednesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with Ruth Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until time of service. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com


 


 

Dortha Smallwood June 27, 1931-July 30, 2009

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:18 AM 

Dortha Smallwood, age 78 of Carleton, died on July 30, 2009 in Monroe. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 from 2 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 from noon to 8 p.m.


 


 

Douglas Alan Premoe March 22, 1953-Aug. 3, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:02 PM 

Douglas Alan Premoe, age 56, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer. 


 


 

Dr. Elizabeth Ann Gurden

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Durwood E. Sickels

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Durwood Emery Sickels, 81, of Fremont, Ind., died Aug. 4, 2009, at Northern Lakes in Angola, Ind. Viewing is at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind., from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday at Beams Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Ind.


 


 

Durwood Emery Sickels

Thursday, August 6, 2009 3:14 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Durwood Emery Sickels of Fremont, Ind. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at Northern Lakes in Angola, Ind. Born April 23, 1928 to Claude and Emma Irene (Spade) Sickels in Jamestown, Township of Steuben County, Ind., and was raised by his grandparents, Emery and Gertrude (Rice) Spade. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1947. On May 1, 1953, he married Evelyn Michael and together they owned and operated Crest Ayr Farms in partnership with their sons Gene and Fred Sickels. Durwood bought his first Ayrshire Cow in 1942 and he enjoyed being a part of the Indiana and National Ayrshire Associations and for years Durwood and Evelyn would travel to state and national conventions and national shows often taking family members with them. Durwood and Evelyn were also very involved with the DHIA of Steuben County and members for over 45 years. In 1977, Durwood and Evelyn travel to Scotland for the World Ayrshire Convention. Durwood’s hobby was restoring antique tractors and for years he was very active in the Steuben County Antique tractor Association. For several years, Durwood worked for Fremont Equipment of Fremont putting together farm equipment. Durwood really enjoyed taking and in his later years watching his grandchildren show Ayrshire cattle at various shows. Durwood is survived by his four children Gene (Marianne) Sickels of Bronson; Fred (Janice) Sickels of Bronson; Irene (Jim) Buechele of Sylvania, Ohio and Don (Tammy) Sickels of Fremont, Ind.; his grandchildren and great grandchildren Michelle (Greg) Wineland, and daughters Hayley and Madison of Coldwater, Jennifer (Jason) Knicely, and daughter Allison of Toledo, Ohio; Suzanne (Justin) Pish, and sons Blaine and Carter of Bronson; Jason Sickels of Bronson; Jodi (Jimi) Patterson of Toledo, Ohio; Melissa Sickels of Sturgis;  Michael (Kelly) Sickels, and children; Josh, Alexis and MacKenzie of Bronson; Aimee (Sean) Jones, and children;  Zachary and Rachel of Florida; Don Sickels, Jr. “DJ”(Michelle), and children Braden Ross, Austin, Tresten, Mariannah and Ethan of Fremont, Ind., Sara Sickels of Bronson and Daniel Sickels of Fremont, Ind.; sisters Dorris (Deburl) Smith of Angola, Ind., Donna First of Hudson, and Patricia Hanna of Bryan, Ohio and also numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Durwood was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn (Michael) Sickels. She died on Sept. 23, 2008, his grandparents Emery and Gertrude (Rice) Spade, parents Claude and Emma Irene (Spade) Sickels, brother Richard Sickels and grandson Tyler Sickels. Viewing is at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. from 2-6 p.m. Sunday Aug. 9, 2009, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Metzger officiating. Burial will be at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Ind. Memorials are requested in care of the family or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915.


 


 

Edwin Jack Danhoff

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Elizabeth Ann Britten

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Elizabeth Thompson Russell

Betty Russell died peacefully Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Hospice's Hiland Cottage surrounded by her family.


 


 

Evelyn G. Hall Oct. 17, 1923-Aug. 3, 2009

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 1:02 PM 

Evelyn Hall, age 85 years, of Lambertville, MI, died Monday, August 3, 2009 in her home.


 


 

FRANCES ELLEN KASPRUS PECK Frances Ellen Kasprus, age 86, of Peck, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Marlette Regional Hospital - Hospice Wing. She was born January 21, 1923 in Sandusky, Michigan, the daughter of the late Peter and Ella (Barnes) Decker. She married Walter William Kasprus on April 19, 1941 in Peck, Michigan. Frances was a member of the St. John Catholic Church in Peck. She is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Orchard of Sandusky, Dorothy (Bruce) Alexander of Peck, Alice (Robert) Gredick of Florida and Debra (Russell) Bucci of Florida; twelve grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Bybee and two brothers, Clemens (George) Decker and Martin Decker. Funeral Mass was held at the St. John Catholic Church, Peck with Fr. Charles Hammond, Sandusky officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peck, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Marlette Hospice or the St. John Catholic Church, Peck. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky.

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Frank J. Pieper, Jr. 

Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com.


 


 

Frank Raymond Burzynski

Frank Raymond Burzynski, 77, of Gladwin, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 after a long illness. 


 


 

Frankie D. Taylor

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Franklin and Doris Mortimer

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Gerthia I. Tullos

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mrs. Gerthia Idonia (Walden) Tullos, age 48, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at her residence in White Pigeon. She was born in Manchester, Tenn., to Grady Earl Walden and Velvie Charlene (Burks) Walden. She later moved to Michigan, where she met and married Tomy Tullos on Oct. 20, 1978. She employed by Walmart in Three Rivers for the past two years, where she was a greeter. Gerthia loved her job and liked meeting people. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Tomy Tullos; five children, Tammy (Richard) Holloway of Sturgis, Mich., Tomy (Samantha) Tullos Jr., Velvie Tullos, Bobbie (Mike) Worthington and Mandy (Curtis) Halferty, all of White Pigeon; two brothers, Mitchell (Helen) Whitmen of Constantine, Mich., and Kenneth (Julia) Walden of Three Rivers; sisters Velvie (James) McMahan of Manchester, Tenn., Julie (Alfred) Young, Connie (Lyodd) Young and Margret (Robert) Gould, all of Three Rivers; 18 grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Billy Earl Walden; and one grandchild, Jade Tattium Halferty. Gerthia will be dearly missed by all of us. Visitation will be from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, with services to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. Burial will be at North Sherwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.


 


 

Gordon Louis Sattelmeier, 77

Gordon L. Sattelmeier, 77, of Petoskey, died late Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital.


 


 

HENRY "HANK" LABOR PECK Henry "Hank" Labor, age 89, of Peck, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. He was born on December 6, 1919 in Applegate, Michigan, the son of the late John and Sophia (Runk) Labor. He married Mildred A. Ball on December 5, 1947 in Wayne County, Michigan. Henry was an area farmer all of his life. He was known for his bowling for 50 years. He was a member of the Countryside Free Methodist Church, in Sandusky. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Labor; one daughter, Judy Offield of Texas; one grandson, Christian (Amy) Offield of Texas; two great grandsons, Campbell Henry Offield and Cooper Bryce Offield; one brother, Carl Labor of New Mexico; one sister, Dorothy King of Southfield, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Amil, William and Walter Labor; two sisters, Lydia Galloway and Erma Campbell. A funeral service was held at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky with Pastor Paul Castle of Sandusky officiating. Burial was in Elk Township Cemetery in Peck, Michigan. Memorials may be made to: Countryside Free Methodist Church, Sandusky or to the Sanilac Medical Care Facility. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky.

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Harriet Fay (Harmsen) Lape July 24, 2009

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:18 AM

Harriet Fay (Harmsen) Lape, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wayne, and brothers Benjamin and Kenneth Harmsen. 


 


 

Harry Junior Young

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 11:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Harry Junior Young, age 76, of rural Three Rivers, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at his home.  He was born in Three Rivers, Mich., on Jan. 5, 1933, the son of Harry and Jessie Young.  He graduated from Centreville High School and later served in the U.S. Army. Harry was married to Marjorie Irene Bates on Feb. 25, 1956, in Angola, Ind.  She died in 1981.  Harry was employed by Continental Can Co., later known as the Fonda Group for more than 42 years.  In his spare time he enjoyed fishing.  He especially enjoyed woodworking and making furniture. Harry is survived by three children, Randy Young (Theresa) of Vandalia, Glenda Barnes (David) of Grayling, and Glenn Young of Three Rivers; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;  three sisters, Alice Kenneth, Jean Fellows (Bob) and Hazel Hagenduch (Paul); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marjorie; a sister, Virginia Truckenmiller; and a brother, Howard Young. Cremation has been conducted.  A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Family Life Center at the Corey Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Gary Carr officiating.  The family will receive friends following services in the Family Life Center.  A private interment of ashes will take place later in Poe Cemetery. Memorials will be directed to the church.  Online register is available and condolences may be left at www.efhchapel.com.


 


 

Helen C. Summers

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 11:35 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Helen Catherine Summers, 97, of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Riverview Manor. She was born Dec. 22, 1911, in Oreana, Ill., a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hogan) Fitzgerald. She graduated from Decatur, Ill., High School in 1928 and graduated from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing, Springfield, Ill., in 1932. She married Stanley Joseph Summers in Rockville, Ill., on Aug. 28, 1937. He died Dec. 22, 1981. Helen and Stanley moved to Three Rivers in 1955 where she was a nurse at the Three Rivers Medical Clinic, retiring in 1980. She was past president of Hice-Shutes Auxillary #170 and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her hobby was exclusively being with her family. Helen is survived by two sons and their spouses, Thomas (Becky) Summers of Freeport, Mich., and James (Nancy) Summers of Constantine; one sister, Mary Knapp of Sturgis; five grandchildren, Michael Wm. (Michele) Summers, Jennifer (Raymond III) Antel, Christine King, Cathy Greenway and Thomas (Noel) Summers; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hohner Funeral Home, Three Rivers, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 702 E. Chicago Road, White Pigeon, MI 49099, with Fr. Rob Moss, celebrant. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers. Memorials may be directed to the Sr. Maxine McGee Church Hall. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and church.


 


 

Helen E. Keller 1917-2009 Helen E. Keller, 92, Caseville, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009 at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon. Born in Gaines, Genesee County on June 24, 1917, she was the daughter of the late William Nye and Eva (Utter) Judson and graduated from Gaines High School. In August 1938, she married Joseph R. Given. In November 1950, she married LaRue Keller. They have both preceded her in death. Helen worked as a nurses aid at Pontiac General Hospital from 1963-1984. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and working. She played the organ and loved all types of music, especially gospel music. She loved her ice cream and especially loved spending time with her family. Helen was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Caseville. She is survived by five children, Jack (Janice) Keller, Sterling Heights, Ronald (Lisha) Given, Bay City, Robert (Patricia) Given, Caseville, Carolyn (Donald) Taylor, Brunswick, Ga. and Marilyn (Jim) Crenshaw, Caseville; 21 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Cyril Judson, James Judson and Edward Judson and sister, Nellie Hewitt. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Pastor Michael Goforth of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Crescent Hills Cemetery, Waterford Township. Memorials may be made to missions through Calvary Baptist Church.

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Helen F. Sontag 

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


 


 

Hiranush Brown

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Hiranush (nee Mucerret) Brown, born March 9, 1926 in Kayseri, Anatolia, Turkey, journeyed home on the wings of angels to heaven's gate on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at McGuire's - Hillsdale Community Health Center in Hillsdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Brown; her parents, Sahak and Mari Mucerret; her brother, Artin Mucerretglu; and her grandson, Christopher Moerdyke. Hiranush was a proud Armenian, a proud American citizen, a proud military wife, proud mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She valued the opportunities of education for her family even though she herself was illiterate. Hiranush faced life when Armenians were still struggling with the devastation of the genocide and came to the United States for the freedom and opportunities it would provide for her family. She survived diversity, love, marriage and children with faith and prayer. Her happiest moments were traveling in Europe and seeing her family college educated, successful and established. In her heart, she has always held the loving memories of Istanbul, Turkey, and will now dance to the Turkish music of eternal life. She will be lovingly and sadly missed by her daughters, Ruth Brown of Hillsdale and Marguerite (Roger) Moerdyke of Lowell; grandchildren Jerry (Jayme) Moerdyke, Philip (Erin) Moerdyke, Jaclyn Moerdyke; and great-grandson, Owen Charles Moerdyke. Funeral services for Hiranush Brown will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Van Horn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Father Daron Stepanian officiating the Armenian mass. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment at Wauseon Union Cemetery, Wauseon, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to your chosen charity or St. Sarkis Armenian Church of Southfield. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Holloway, Wayne R.

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Ilse R. Perry, 83

Ilse R. Perry, 83, of Charlevoix, died Aug. 5, 2009. 


 


 

Irving Friberg

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Irving Friberg of Osseo passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born Oct. 6, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Abraham and Esther (Noer) Friberg. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sonia Friberg whom he married on Aug. 14, 1960. He is also survived by two children, Jeffrey Friberg of Westland, and Michelle (Timothy) Tremmel of Wauseon, Ohio; and two sisters, Rose Gottlieb of Toledo and Betty (John) Selinske of Lake Ozark, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Friberg served his country in the United States Army from 1950 through 1952. He worked for the City of Detroit and retired after 27 years of service. At his request cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Irving Friberg will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Lester Smith officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.


 


 

Isla Van Eenenaam, 106

Monday, August 3, 2009 8:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Isla Van Eenenaam, 106 Isla G. Van Eenenaam, age 106, of Holland, died on Saturday, August 1, 2009, at Simarron residence home in Grand Haven at the age of 106. Isla was born in Zeeland on November 17, 1902, the daughter of Evert J. Pruim and Alyda Everhard Pruim. After graduating from Hope College in 1924, she returned to Zeeland and taught music and art in Zeeland High School for four years. Isla married Gordon F. Van Eenenaam on June 4, 1928, and moved to Muskegon where Gordon had established his law practice.  Shortly thereafter, he was elected to the State Senate, and they commuted back and forth between Lansing and Muskegon through the early 1930's.  Isla was his ardent Republican supporter. While raising their family, Isla was very active in the Muskegon community serving the YWCA as President of its board, President of the Muskegon County Council of Church Women, member of the RCA Board of World Missions, and the Central Youth Committee, member of Central Reformed Church and serving other local Reformed churches as President of the Missionary Union. Following the death of her husband Gordon in 1959, Isla moved to Holland to become a head resident at Voorhees women's resident hall at Hope College.  She later became the Dean of Women at the college, retiring from the office in 1968.  In 1974 she received a Hope College Distinguished Alumnus Award.  She was the oldest living active member of the Sorosis Sorority (Sigma Sigma).  The I.VE League organization was formed in her honor to promote leadership skills among women on Hope's Campus. She was a member of Century Club, and PEO.   In addition to being a speaker and lecturer, Isla was a gifted vocalist, with a beautiful “mellow” soprano voice.  She sang frequently as a soloist, in duets and trios and choirs, also directing choral groups. Isla loved being with people and was an exceptional hostess.  She was an independent woman serving as a role model for many.  She lived her life firmly grounded in the Christian faith, encouraging and teaching, by word and example, that life must be lived in partnership with God through Christ.  She was a long time member of Hope Church of Holland.  In spite of strongly held beliefs on many topics, she was an empathetic listener and had many friends and admirers of all ages. To her family she was a woman of unconditional love, acceptance, encouragement and support.  She was a vibrant personality, full of life and good humor. Isla was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and grandson, John A. Van Eenenaam. Her family includes her three children, John P. Van Eenenaam (Marianne) of Grand Haven  and their three children, Susan Fiallo (Orlando) of San Juan, Puerto Rico, James G. Van Eenenaam (Sblenda) of Dana Point, California,  Julie Barrett (Christopher) of Managua, Nicaragua; Dr. David O. Van Eenenaam (Elena) of Watertown, New York, and their four children, Sarah Hanson (Jeff) of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Dr. Peter Van Eenenaam (Dacia) of Watertown, NY, Kate Wilson (John) of Manlius, NY, and Amy Atkinson (Graham) of Manlius, NY; and  Isla Ver Meulen (Dr. Victor) of West Olive and their four children, Mark Ver Meulen (Jeni) of Columbus, Ohio, Dirk Ver Meulen (Starr) of Atlanta, Georgia, David Ver Meulen (Heather) of Winnetka, Illinois, and Tim Ver Meulen (Kristin) of Ada. She is also survived by 30 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Hope Church in Holland. The Rev. Gordon Wiersma and Rev. Jill Russell officiating.  Private family comitial services were held at Zeeland Cemetery.  A reception will be held following the service. Contributions may be made to: The Isla Pruim and Gordon F. Van Eenenaam Family Endowed Scholarship Fund at Hope College, Holland, MI; or Hope Church of Holland, Michigan.      Arrangements by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 East 9th Street, Holland. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign Isla’s online registry, share a photo, or read her life story.  


 


 

JB Wrinkle

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

JB Wrinkle, age 62‚ of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at his home. He was born in Grady, Ark., on Aug. 8, 1946, a son of James A. and Dolly Bell (Jones) Wrinkle. On March 12, 1966, he married Linda Mae Newburry in Three Rivers. Surviving are his wife, Linda Wrinkle of Constantine; sons Brian Wrinkle of Constantine and Jason (Sheila) Wrinkle of Summerdale, Ala.; eight grandchildren; sisters Darlene Hughes of Missouri, Janie (Phil) Sims, and Lennie Brown of Indiana; brothers Bill Wrinkle of Missouri and Avon (Karen) Wrinkle of Alabama; andseveral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Randy Joe Wrinkle; sister Dorothy L. Ogle; and brothers Paul G. Wrinkle, James Daniel Wrinkle, Gary R. Wrinkle and James Wrinkle. Relatives and friends will be received from noon-2 p.m. Friday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine where religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, with Pastor Don Matteson, Chapel Hill Missionary Church, officiating. Interment will be at Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

JOSEPH "GERMAN JOE" BAHNWEG STERLING HEIGHTS Joseph "German Joe" Bahnweg, age 75, passed away August 3, 2009. He is the beloved husband of Shirley for 53 years. Joseph is the loving father of Joseph (Ann Cook), Karen Bahnweg (Terry Vandenberghe), Henry, Arthur (Glenda), and Linda (Bernie) McGartland. Proud and loving grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Nicholas (Cheryl). Joseph was born in Molidorf, Austria-Hungary; he arrived in the United States in 1951. For five decades he was a successful business owner in Detroit's Eastern Market. Visitation will be on Wednesday 5-9pm and Thursday 1-9pm at the Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr, Sterling Heights, Michigan. Instate will be Friday 9:30am until time of 10am Mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (N. of 21 Mile Rd). Arrangements made by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., Sterling Heights, Michigan, (586) 826-8550.

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Jack Allen Stone

Jack Allen Stone, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. 


 


 

James A. McFarlane, 65

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 6:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

James A. McFarlane, 65, died Monday, August 3, 2009, at the Faith Hospice in Byron Center. Local arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.  www.lakeshorememorial.com 


 


 

Janie Agnes Fessler Lapeer Janie Agnes Fessler, a resident of Lapeer, passed away on Sunday (August 2, 2009) at the age of 62. She was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to her surviving father, Earl Lapain and her late mother, Rita Brisson Lapain. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Jay Fessler. After their marriage in 1992, they spent 17 wonderful years together. Janie was a compassionate soul. Her love for animals directed her to volunteer work at the Paradise Animal Shelter in Columbiaville. She also devoted much of her time to helping others at the North Branch United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapeer. Most of all, Janie was passionate about her family and spending quality time with her grandchildren. It is her love and compassion that they will all deeply miss. Janie is also survived by her twin daughters, Lynn (Tim) Wright and Peggy (Lee Fannin) Auciello; son, Scott (Debbie) Hornak; grandchildren, Joshua Wright, Benjamin Wright,

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Jay Thomas Roberson

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Jean D. Ackersville

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Jeff A. Culver, 51

Monday, August 3, 2009 8:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jeff Culver, 51, of Holland, died Friday, July 31, 2009, in Holland Hospital. A memorial service will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at West Olive Estates Community Building, 8930 146th Ave., West Olive. 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.


 


 

Jennie D. Ward

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:56 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jennie D. Ward, age 83, of Adrian passed away Aug. 3, 2009, at Provincial House.  She was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Waldron, Mich., the daughter of Claude & Ida (Lett) Marvin. In 1954 she married Albert Routly, and he preceded her in death in 1959. She was retired from Stubnitz Greene. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian. She also was a member of the Happy Squares Dance Club.  She is survived by her son, Leroy L. (Marcia) Routly of Addison; grandchildren; Angela Routly of Adrian, Leroy J. Routly of Adrian; brother, James (Wilma) Marvin of Adrian; sister Maureen (Norris) Nichelson of Adrian. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Albert, a sister; Donna Covell and infant brother, Richard William. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Adrian, with Rev. Fr. Louis Komorowski  as Presider. Rite of Committal will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Condolences may offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Jessie Theron Joyner Jr. Dec. 11, 1930- July 31, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009 12:30 AM 

Jessie Theron Joyner Jr. Major U.S. Army, retired, age 78, of Monroe passed away Friday, July 31 at 11:32 p.m. in Mercy Memorial Hospital where he had been since Monday. Jessie had been in declining health for the past eight months. 


 


 

John Bohumil Novak

Monday, August 3, 2009 2:21 AM 

MUNISING, Mich. -- John Bohumil Novak, 89, a longtime resident of Ewen, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising, after suffering a heart attack earlier in July.


 


 

John Julian Harsh

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 9:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John Julian Harsh, age 79, of Jasper, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Toledo Hospital. He was born June 17, 1930, in Lyons, Ohio, to John Ace and Daisy Marie (Lipscomb) Harsh. On Dec. 2, 1950, he married Mary Lou Fenton and she survives.  John Julian was a welder with Blissfield Manufacturing until his retirement in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. John Julian was a member of the Jasper Bible Church. He was also a member of the D.A.V. Post #20 of Adrian and the American Legion Chandler Bond Post #275 of Adrian. He always saw the good in people and was always helping someone. He enjoyed woodworking, singing and playing guitar. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, John “Donnie” Harsh of Jasper, Michael Harsh, James (Susan) Harsh, and Mark Harsh all of Adrian and David (Lisa) Harsh of Sand Creek; one daughter, Julia (Keith) Westcott of Adrian; one brother, Leonard (Ruth) Harsh of Jackson; a sister, Carol Hoff of Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joey; and one great-grandson. Funeral services for John Julian will be held on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian with Pastor Michael Goble officiating. Burial will take place in Fairfield Cemetery with full military graveside rites conducted by the V.F.W. Annis-Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.


 


 

John Thomas Campbell Feb. 12, 1922-July 24, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:02 PM 

John "Tom" Campbell, 87, died peacefully July 24, 2009. 


 


 

Johnston Jr., Darrel E.

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Jonathon William Gallman Lapeer Jonathon William Gallman, 18, of Lapeer, passed away July 27, 2009, at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1990, to Tracey (Fountain) Gallman. Jonathon graduated from Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in Battle Creek, Mich., in December 2007. He was an avid reader, loved music, especially the piano and bass guitar, and enjoyed skateboarding. He is survived by his parents, Tracey Gallman and Keith Haselhuhn of Lapeer; grandparents, Sandra Roland of Rogersville, Tenn., Karen and Larry Haselhuhn of Richmond, Mich., Frances Gallman of Jackson, Ga. He was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Gallman on May 10, 1990. Memorial contributions were suggested for books or monetary donations for the Lois Wagner Memorial Library, Lapeer Music School of Rock or for anti-drug organizations. A Celebration of his life was held Friday (July 31, 2009) at Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond. For condolences and messages of sympathy

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Joseph Aloysius Herr

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:51 AM - Arlene Bachanov 

Joseph Aloysius Herr, age 87, of Brooklyn passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his home. He was born May 23, 1922, in Metamora, Ohio, to Sylvester Michael and Margaret Ethel (O’Neill) Herr. Joseph served in the US Coast Guard from 1942-1946. On June 29, 1946, he married Virginia May Cessna. She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 1995. Joseph was Plant Engineering Manager of Tecumseh Products until his retirement in 1987. Joseph was a member of St. Joseph Shrine in the Irish Hills and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the Tecumseh American Legion Underwood Orr Post #34. His hobbies included golfing, gardening and boating. Joseph is survived by two sons, David Herr and his wife, Brenda, of Brooklyn, and Dennis Herr and his wife, Trudy of Charlotte, N.C.; three daughters, Patricia Dempsey and her husband, Dennis, of Salisbury, Md., Pamela Shelle and her husband, John, of Haslett, Mich., and Janet Herr of Fenton, Mich.; two brothers, Richard Herr of Adrian, Mich., and John Herr and his wife, Mary, of Morenci, Mich.; two sisters, Veronica Kaufman of Toledo, Ohio, and Margaret Mary Elchinger of Holgate, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Sylvester Ambrose Herr and Vincent George Herr, and a sister, Alice Anna Herr Mack. The funeral liturgy for Joseph will be offered on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Shrine in the Irish Hills with Father Carl Simon and Father Tom Brennan as co-celebrants. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Shrine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the St. Joseph Shrine Family Center. Visitation will also be offered on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral liturgy at St. Joseph Shrine. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Shrine, the St. Joseph Shrine Rosary Garden or the St. Joseph Shrine Stations of the Cross.


 


 

Judy A. Dettman

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:53 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Judy A. Dettman, age 61, of Adrian passed away Aug. 3, 2009, at Toledo Hospital. She was born Dec. 31, 1947, in Coldwater, Mich., the daughter of Herschel & Ruth (Dunham) Barnell. On Oct. 24, 1969, she married Donald Dettman, Sr. and he survives. Judy worked in the medical industry for over 40 years and currently worked at Bixby Medical Center in Physician Billing. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palmyra. Judy loved doing her craft shows and traveling to the Upper Peninsula. In addition to her husband, Donald, she is survived by her children, Penny (Jeremy) Filber of Tecumseh, Donald Dettman, Jr. of Adrian and David (Amy) Dettman of Adrian; four grandchildren, Caitlin, Ashtyn, Dylan and Anah; and her sister; Sue Barnell of Adrian. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Gary Leking officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 6 to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Juliann M. (Judy) Savage Aug. 1, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009 12:01 PM 

Juliann M. (Judy) Savage, 67, of Monroe died Saturday at Fountain View Nursing Center. Memorial services are pending. 


 


 

Kathleen E. Hass 1914-2009 Kathleen E. Hass, 94, Bad Axe, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was born on September 1, 1914 in Port Hope, daughter of the late Leo and Martha (Kennedy) Lawitzke. She married Albert A. Hass on December 26, 1938 in Port Hope. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1992. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, where she had taught Sunday School classes and was actively involved with many of the churches activities and functions. She was a member of the Huron County Extension and the Michigan Retired Teachers Association. She taught school at various schools in the area ranging from a one room school to completing her teaching career with the Bad Axe Public Schools. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothea (Joseph) Carey, Brookline, Mass. and Angela (Arthur) Maringas, Cambridge, Mass.; two sons, Albert F. Hass, Bad Axe and Karl (Susan) Hass, Bad Axe; one sister, Florine Weiss, Port Hope; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a son-in-law, Donald Brade, Kinde. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Martha Brade and Annette Hass, one brother, Alan Lawitzke and a sister, Pauline Lawitzke. Services were held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor, officiated. Burial took place in Colfax Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe.

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LELAND SMECKERT SNOVER Leland Smeckert, age 90, of Snover, passed away, Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the McKenzie Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1919 in Snover, Michigan, the son of the late Gordon and Grace (Blank) Smeckert. He married Doris Idel Pierce on April 8, 1950 in Caro, Michigan. Leland was an area dairy farmer all of his life. He also sold Insurance for Sanilac Mutual Insurance Company for 50 years. He was a member of the Heritage United Methodist Church in Snover and the Snover Lions Club. Leland still lived in the same house he was born in. He is survived by his wife, Doris Smeckert; one son, Terry (Teresa) Smeckert of Allendale; one daughter, Jenell (Keith) Praay of Grand Rapids; one step-daughter, Diane Noble-Hepfer of Caro, two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great granddaughter and six step-great grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Cameron of Cass City, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Stevenson and one step-great grandson, Nicholas Noble. Funeral Services were held at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky with Pastor David Pratt of Snover officiating. Burial was in the Moore Township Cemetery in Snover, Michigan. Memorials may be made to: Heritage United Methodist Church, Snover. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 9:10 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Relay an inviting time To the editor, Looking for a way to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer? Take part in Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. This non-competitive event invites teams of community members to walk a track overnight to raise funds and increase awareness for the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. This year’s Relay For Life of Lenawee Central will be held on Friday and Saturday at the Christian Family Centre park. We would like to extend a special invitation to all cancer survivors, including those who are currently battling the disease. Cancer survivors and their caregivers are our guests of honor and are treated to special activities throughout the event. In addition to raising money and celebrating life, every American Cancer Society Relay For Life also has a wealth of information available about cancer prevention, early detection and patient services found in your community. Relay For Life is the way Lenawee Communities comes together to fight cancer on all fronts. Come and show your support for the American Cancer Society, celebrate our many victories over cancer, and get the encouragement of a community that is behind you as you continue down your path of survivorship. For more information about the survivor activities at the Relay For Life nearest you, contact your American Cancer Society 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.relayforlife.org. Esther Myers Relay for Life volunteer survivor chairperson Support Dillon health plan To the editor, The only way out of Michigan’s budget crisis is to reform and reduce state government, not hike taxes during a recession as was done two years ago. Are some Lansing politicians waking-up to this reality? The state Senate has passed a series of budget cuts and state House Republicans recently released a budget plan with detailed cuts and no tax increases. Democratic House Speaker Andy Dillon has proposed $900 million in annual savings by reforming the health insurance benefits of all state and local government workers, including public school employees. Unfortunately, Governor Granholm continues to be a roadblock to reform and offers nothing but criticism of plans from both parties. Instead of pay-offs to her supporters in the public employee unions, the Governor needs to consider the rest of Michigan and the economic pain we are going through. Scott Hagerstrom Americans For Prosperity-Michigan, director Lansing


 


 

Lee G. Farrington 1942-2009 Lee G. Farrington, 67, Caseville, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Huron Medical Care Facility near Bad Axe after a long illness. Lee was born May 24, 1942 in Warren, Ohio to the late Glen and Lois (Lossee) Farrington. On November 13, 1971 he married Erna Hicks in Wyandotte, together they lived in Westland while Lee worked at Montgomery Ward in auto maintenance. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. In 1997 they moved permanently to Caseville. Lee was a member of the Caseville Eagles. He enjoyed boating, fishing, reading and also listening to music. Lee is survived by his wife, Erna; step-children, Connie Green, Ypsilanti, Caren Pankow, Mt. Pleasant and Richard (Julie) Pankow, Fla; grandchildren, Jocelyn, Samantha, Cody and Jamie; sister, Ann (John) McNab, S.C. and Kathy (James) Burch, Farmington Hills; niece, Debbie (Kevin) Moore, Kalamazoo and nephew, Kevin (Becky), Colo.; and five great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville, followed by a luncheon at the Caseville Eagles. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to either Alzheimer s Association or Parkinson s Foundation. Condolences may be shared at www.cfcCaseville.com

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Lorabeth Moore Fitzgerald

Monday, August 3, 2009 5:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lorabeth Moore Fitzgerald, 82, died July 31, 2009, at her summer home on Mackinac Island.  She grew up in Hillsdale and graduated from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.  She married John Warner Fitzgerald in 1953 and he predeceased her.  Her eldest son, Frank Moore Fitzgerald, also predeceased her.  Lorabeth is survived by two sons, Eric Stiles Fitzgerald and Adam Warner Fitzgerald both of Denver, Colo. A daughter-in-law, Ruth Davie Fitzgerald of Grand Ledge survives, as well as grandchildren, Ellen Lora and John Wesley, children of Frank and Ruth.  Lorabeth leaves a beloved niece and her husband, Emily and Paul Fullerton and their sons, Joseph and Samuel, of St. Ignace.  Lorabeth was active in civic affairs.  She served on the boards of the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Greater Lansing Safety Council and the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission.  She was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Grand Ledge Public Library.  She founded the Grand Ledge Cooperative Nursery, and was founding president of the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society.  She has been a long serving member of the Grand Ledge Opera House Authority and a member of the Grand Ledge Garden Club.  Lorabeth was on the board of the Loan and Deposit State Bank which became Michigan National Bank in Grand Ledge.  Lorabeth was active in affairs on Mackinac Island where the family has owned a summer cottage since 1961.  She was affiliated with Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island and First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Grand Ledge.  A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.  at the Grand Ledge Opera House, Wednesday with a reception immediately following.  Those wishing may contribute to the Grand Ledge Opera House Special Project Fund  121 S. Bridge St. Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge,  www.holihanatkin.com.


 


 

Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead

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


 


 

Louis J. Sanglier June 28, 1921-July 31, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009 12:01 PM 

Louis J. Sanglier, 88, of Lewiston passed away on Friday, July 31 at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. 


 


 

Maila T. Aapala

Friday, July 31, 2009 2:17 AM 

MARENISCO, Mich. -- Maila T. Aapala, 87, of Marenisco, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield.


 


 

Marjean Louise Millis Lapeer Marjean Louise Millis, 76, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Saturday (August 1, 2009). She was born September 26, 1932, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to Stanley and Sara (McKee) McKenzie. She married Frank Millis on September 12, 1953 at the old Methodist Church in Lapeer. Rev. Smith officiated. Marjean graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1950. She worked at First National Bank as a bookkeeper, until she and Frank started having kids. Marjean was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and wife for her entire life. She was a great seamstress. She is survived by her husband, Frank Millis of Lapeer; children, Tom Millis of Lapeer, Sally (Ed) Crawford of Lapeer and Stan Millis of Lapeer; grandchildren, Heather (Tim) Pizzala and Jeremy Wagner; great-grandchildren, Payton and Brooke. Marjean is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gordon and Robert. In lieu of flowers, memoria

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Marjorie E. Smith, 91

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 10:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marjorie E. Smith, 91, of Holland, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.


 


 

Mark Martin Dec. 10, 1959-July 30, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009 12:30 AM 

Mark Martin was born Dec. 10, 1959 in Pontiac. Mark was one of five children born from the union of Melvin Martin and Rozelle Baker. Mark made his home with Nancy Wortinger.


 


 

Mary Ann Busk

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:19 AM 

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. -- Mary Ann Busk, 67, of Hendersonville, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, with her family by her side. 


 


 

Mary K. Tucker

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 11:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mary Katherine Tucker, 95, of LaGrange, Ind., died Aug. 3, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor.                           There will be no services at this time. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Ohio, at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at  www.carneyfrostfuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Mary Sarna 

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


 


 

Maudie Risner

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Maudie Risner, 72, of Hudson, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Salyersville, Ky, the daughter of Noah and Maxie (Rice) Bailey. Maudie married Mort J. Risner on Feb. 22, 1954 in Salyersville. He survives. They moved to Michigan in 1962, the last 25 years in Hudson. Maudie enjoyed dolls, crafts, decorating things especially at Christmas time and spending time with her family. Surviving Maudie besides her husband, Mort are their four children, Floyd (Kelly) Risner of Ridgeway, S.C., Brenda (Denny) Willoughby of Frankfort, Ky., Connie (Kevin) Ming of Hudson and Debra (John) Bilton of Hudson; daughter-in-law, Linda Risner of Pittsford; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Mann of Indiana, Thelma Cole of Kentucky; one brother, Charlie Bailey of Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Risner; daughter, Glory Ann in infancy; brother, Junior Bailey; and sisters, Ethel Tibbs and Betty Williams. Funeral Services for Maudie will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Darren Lemon officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee or to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Michael C. (Mike) Wood

Michael C. (Mike) Wood of Vista, California, formerly of Mt. Morris, age 56, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009. 


 


 

Michael L. Mowry

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Michael L. Mowry, age 61, of Sturgis, a loving and gentle man his entire life, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. He was born July 31, 1948, in Sturgis, Mich., a son to the late Russell and Mildred (Kelly) Mowry. Mike was a lifelong resident of Sturgis. He is survived by one brother, Dr. Robert (Betsy) Mowry of Sturgis; one sister, Laura (Bill) Mowry Holtz of Monona, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Thomas Mowry, Douglas Mowry and William Mowry. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. 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 Mr. Mowry’s memory consider St. Joseph County Community Mental Health, 677A Main St., Centreville, MI 49032. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Nancy E. Eichenberg

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Nancy E. Eichenberg, age 66, of Raisin Township passed away Aug. 3, 2009, at home.  She was born Aug. 20, 1942, in Monroe, Mich., the daughter of Frederick & Mertle (Brown) Guldi. On Nov. 6, 1957, she married John Eichenberg. He preceded her in death.   She is survived by her children, John H. Eichenberg of Adrian, Sharon (Mike) Clark of Adrian, Chester (Sharmin) Eichenberg of Adrian and Linda (Chris) Blohm of Britton; fifteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon (Buster) Luce of Adrian and Doris Guldi of Kentucky; and one brother, Raymond (Edith) Fuson of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Frederick & Mertle; daughter Nancy A. Eichenberg; and granddaughter, Christina Marie Eichenberg; brother, Fred Guldi, Jr.; and sister, Linda Woods. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church, Adrian, with Rev. Richard Rentner officiating. Burial will follow in Whiteford Union Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and also on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 6 to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences can be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Nellie Lanting, 92

Monday, August 3, 2009 8:21 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Nellie E. Lanting age 92, of Holland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the Inn at Freedom Village. She was born near Corsica, South Dakota and moved to Michigan in 1936.  She lived in Holland most of her married life.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, in 1991. Nellie was a charter member of Faith Christian Reformed Church, its Ladies Aid group, taught Sunday school and Calvinettes and sang in the choir. She is survived by her children, Arlyn and Marcia Lanting, Glennis and Jack Ludema all of Holland; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Leona and Alvin Huyser of Zeeland; in-laws, Lena Plooster of Grandville, Julia Plooster of Baldwin, Linda Hunter of Grand Rapids, Pauline Lanting of Grandville, Harry and Eunice Lanting of Grand Rapids, Shirley Vredvoogd of Grandville, James and Clarine Lanting of Grandville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland with Revs. Arthur Schoonveld and Tony Louwerse officiating.  Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery.  Visiting will be Tuesday, August 4, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral chapel.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Holland Christian Tuition Grant Fund.  An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com.  


 


 

Norma J. Williams

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:36 PM - Brandon Watson watson@sturgisjournal.com 

Norma Jean Williams, age 67, of Nottawa, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at her home. She was born in Vicksburg, Mich., on Nov. 11, 1941, a daughter of Robert and Martha (Huntington) Headley. Norma graduated from Centreville Public Schools. She married Richard C. “Buzz” Williams on July 26, 1959, and she was so proud to have just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Norma worked as a housekeeper at Keystone Place for 10 years, retiring in 2006. She previously volunteered at the Community Action Agency for five years. Norma was a member of the React Club helping to find lost children at the county fair, the Three Rivers CB Club and the St. Joseph County Saddle Club. She served as parade chairman for three years, Nottawa Township Constable, Cub Scout leader and Sunday school teacher. Norma also helped establish Pee Wee baseball in Centreville and was the Nottawa news reporter for the Sturgis Journal. Surviving are her husband, Richard C. “Buzz” Williams; sons, Richard M. Williams of Nottawa, Robert G. (Karen) Williams of Sturgis, Raymond C. Williams of Nottawa, and Roger A. Williams of Nottawa; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter Headley of Three Rivers; and several nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ronald Lee Headley; and a nephew, Randy Williams. Relatives and friends will be received Friday from 2-4 p.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where religious services will be held at 4 p.m. with Pastor Clint Zehr of New Covenant Christian Fellowship in Burr Oak officiating. Interment will be at the Nottawa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online messages may be left for the family at eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

OLIVE LUCILLE ROTHWELL PECK Olive Lucille Rothwell, age 95, of Peck, passed away, Monday, August 3, 2009 at Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born August 16, 1913 in Palms, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gottlieb and Florence (Innis) Harnisch. Olive ran her own restaurant in Peck for many years. She specialized in homemade pies. Her hobbies were gardening, outside flowers, and playing bingo. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Marlene Fagan of Carsonville, Rita (Jerry) Miller of Lapeer, Sharon Shanley of Applegate; one son, Gary Rothwell of Peck; ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Rothwell; one daughter, Diane K. Rothwell; one sister, Rose Lloyd and one brother, Everett Harnisch. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 5th from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky with Pastor Doug Richardson, Marlette officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sandusky, Michigan. Memorials may be made to: United Hospice Service or Autumnwood of Deckerville. Arrangements made by the Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky.

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Patricia (Patti) Pilbeam Nov. 20, 1949-July 30, 2009

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:18 AM 

Patricia (Patti) Pilbeam was active in living history and a historian of the local Pottawatamie Native Americans of this area. 


 


 

Patricia Douglass, 84

Patricia Douglass, 84, of Harbor Springs, passed away Aug. 3, 2009, following a short illness at Bay Bluffs medical care facility in Harbor Springs. 


 


 

Patrick A. Dell 1930-2009 Patrick A. Dell, 79, Caseville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Genesys Medical Center in Grand Blanc following a long illness. Pat was born January 27, 1930 in Highland Park to the late Brian and Stella (Brandimore) Dell. On July 20, 1957, he married Barbara Ann Himmel of Caseville at St. Roch Church. He grew up in Detroit and graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1950, he moved to Caseville. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. After leaving the service in 1953, he returned to work as a welder in Owendale and then was hired as the first employee at Pigeon Manufacturing, retiring in 1989. In 1962, he won a Ford Falcon Wagon in a national car give-away sponsored by Ford. He was a member of the Caseville American Legion. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing things around the house, fishing, flying remote control planes, and most of all, making people laugh and enjoying the company of his family and friends. He issurvived by his wife, Barbara; children, Tamera (Cliff) Cook and Rick and Brice, all of Caseville. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Brian and sisters, Shirley Wilding and Gay Ann Wilcox. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with Fr. Robert Pare presiding. Burial with military honors took place in St. Roch Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements were handled by the Champagne Funeral Home, Caseville.

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Phyllis Poe

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:50 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Phyllis Poe, age 67, of Adrian died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Toledo Hospital. She was born June 18, 1942, to Robert and Hazel (Dotson) Poe. Phyllis is survived by her children, Todd Griffith of Jackson’s Gap, Ala., “Cody” Brett Griffith of Onsted, Kyle Dixon of San Antonio, Tex., and Nicole Junkins, Teek Barlett, and Natasha Jackson all of Adrian; her parents, Robert and Hazel Poe of Adrian; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At her request cremation has taken place and there will be no service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Raymond Brouwer, 85

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 5:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Raymond Brouwer, age 85, of Holland, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Oak Crest Manor. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland. Officiating will be  Rev. Adam Barton.  Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.   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.


 


 

Raymond O. Weier Dec. 17, 1929-Aug. 3, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 12:01 PM 

Raymond O. Weier, age 79 of Monroe, died 8:15 a.m. Monday August 3, 2009 at Applewood Nursing Center, Trenton. He had been in poor health for five years. 


 


 

Rebecca Marie "Becky" Cahill

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Robert R. Farnsworth Jan. 26, 1956-Aug. 3, 2009

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 1:01 PM 

Robert R. Farnsworth, 52 yrs, of Petersburg, died Monday morning. 


 


 

Robin Lynn Thompson The Villages, Fla. Robin Lynn Thompson, 54, of The Villages, Fla., passed away July 14, 2009, at Leesburg Regional Hospital in Leesburg, Fla. She was born August 28, 1954, in Lapeer, the daughter of Marion and the late Robert (Sandy) Mitchell. She married Don Thompson on July 19, 1987. She is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, Heather (Chuck) Aiello; grandsons, Blake and Brayden; granddaughters, Makenzi, Madisyn and Maci; mother, Marion Mitchell; sisters, Debbie (George) Turner, Kim (Ron) Meinke; brother, Robert Mitchell; 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday (August 8, 2009) at the Elba Township Hall, 4717 Lippincott Rd., Lapeer.

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Roger LeMoyne Hall

Thursday, August 6, 2009 3:08 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Roger LeMoyne Hall, 69, of rural Branch County passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center. Roger was born in his parents' house on the corner of Fremont and Brown Road. He and his parents Lyle and Opal, and elder siblings Carolyn and Gary were a farming family. He attended Brown School, a few steps from his home and completed his education at Quincy High School, graduating in 1957. After farming for several years with his family, he and his brother bought their grandparents' farm on Copeland Road in 1962. During this time, he also served his community in both the Michigan National Guard and the Branch County Sheriff's Auxiliary. In 1966, he married Charlene Wright of Coldwater. In 1970, they were blessed with the birth of their son Brian. Roger and Charlene spent many happy years in pursuit of mutual interests: hiking, camping, gardening, and appreciation of natural beauty. Chief among these were their Alaska adventure, and the yearly hike to the summit of Mount LeConte in the Smoky Mountains. In 1987, he began pursuit of one of his lifelong passions: classic aviation. No modern aircraft for Roger — it had to be wood and fabric construction. After diligent study, he earned a recreational pilot's license and purchased a homebuilt aircraft. When he first laid eyes on the craft, he was struck by its F.A.A. registration number, N62H since '62 was the year he purchased his farm, and 'H' was for ‘Hall,’ he knew this was the aircraft for him. Roger is survived by his wife Charlene, son Brian of Ann Arbor, sister Carolyn (Anthony) Stempien, brother Gary (Maria) Hall, and several nieces and nephews. A gathering of friends will be held Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Gillespie Funeral Home. Donations may be made in Roger's name to the Great Smoky Mountains Association at www.smokiesinformation.org.


 


 

Ronnie Grace

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:24 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ronnie Grace, age 55, of Sturgis, Mich., went home to be with his Lord Friday, July 31, 2009, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. He was born Sept. 9, 1953, in Cornettsville, Ky., a son to the late Clay and Nancy (Spurlock) Grace. He had been a resident of Sturgis since 2000, moving here from the Mottville area. He previously lived in Michigan City, Ind., Paris, Tenn., Puryear, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., and Hazard, Ky. On May 25, 2001, in LaGrange, Ind., he married Ginger Yake. He had worked as a truck driver, cab driver, and in various factory jobs in the towns he had lived in. He enjoyed spending time with his children and family; watching sporting events, the news and weather; and finding a good deal on things. Surviving are his wife, Ginger; four children, Joshua Grace and Mackenzie Grace both of Sturgis, Mich., Michael Grace of Michigan City, Ind., and Jennifer Grace of Louisville, Ky.; a step-son, David Zook of Lake Odessa, Mich.; two grandchildren, Heather Parker of Louisville, Ky., and Triston Grace of Michigan City, Ind.; one great-granddaughter, Ariana Torres of Louisville, Ky.; nine brothers and sisters, Charles Grace, Margaret Brashear, Imanell Caudill, Raymond Grace, Carol Suter, Alberta Atkins, Claude Grace, Randy Grace and Zelma Prestley; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Tommy and Bobby Grace. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A gathering and time of sharing will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes — Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.    


 


 

Rosemary A. Kaufman

Thursday, August 6, 2009 3:07 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rosemary A. Kaufman, 71, of Fremont, Ind. died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev. Jim HazeKamp. Burial will follow at California Cemetery in Montgomery. Memorials are suggested to Faith Harvest Christian Fellowship, 1105 N. Williams St., Angola, Ind. 46703.


 


 

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Sheryl 'Sherrie' Lynn Winzeler

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 9:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Sheryl “Sherrie” Lynn Winzeler, 44, of Adrian, formerly of Deerfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2009, at her home in Adrian. Sherrie was born on Aug. 13, 1964, in Palm Beach County, Fla., the daughter of James H. and Harriet J. (Marks) Perrin. Sherrie was a graduate of Deerfield High School’s class of 1982 and furthered her education at Washtenaw Community College. She worked as an LPN at the Veteran’s Hospital and the University of Michigan Hospital, both in Ann Arbor, and also at the Whitehall Nursing Home in Ann Arbor. In later years, Sherrie worked as a janitor, cleaning business offices in the Tecumseh and Adrian area. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Adrian. Surviving are her two sons, James R. Winzeler of Manchester, Mich., and Jeffrey A. Winzeler of Tecumseh; her parents, Harriet and Herb Spiegel of Deerfield; six sisters, Jennifer Perrin of Toledo, Ohio, Jennifer (Lyle) Jaworski of Dundee, Julie (Scott) Smith of Riga, Jeanette Raymond of Jasper, Jessica (Michael) Cory of Blissfield and Joni Spiegel of Tecumseh; a brother, John (Heather) Spiegel of Adrian; several nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Perrin, in 1989 and both sets of grandparents. Following Sherrie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial will take place in Palmyra Cemetery in Palmyra. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Sherrie will be held on Aug. 13, 2009, at 11:30 a.m., at the Wellsville United Methodist Church in Blissfield. Visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m., until the time of service at the church. If you are wishing to make contributions, it is preferred that they be made to the family in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were handled with the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield.


 


 

Shirley Ann 'Sunshine' Guenther

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:52 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Shirley Ann “Sunshine” Guenther, age 66, of Munith, formerly of Bridgewater, died Aug. 1, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Pastor Scott England officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Shirley Elaine Bush, 78

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 5:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Shirley Elaine Bush, 78, of Wellston and Winter Springs, Fla., died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at her home in Wellston. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug, 7, 2009, at St. Marks Episcopal Church, 134 N. Division St., Grand Rapids. Interment will be in Fennville Cemetery. www.chappellfuneralhome.com


 


 

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Steven K. Paul

Monday, August 3, 2009 5:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Steven K. Paul, 62, of Hillsdale, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at home. He was born Jan. 15, 1947. Funeral arrangements are pending at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home.   


 


 

Taylor N. (Nick) Dagostino April 19, 1937- July 29, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009 12:30 AM 

Taylor N. (Nick) Dagostino, age 72 of Dundee, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 29 under the care of his wife and hospice. He was born in Detroit, April 19, 1937 to Taylor and Norah (Burns) Dagostino. He married Ellen K. Hankins Feb. 


 


 

Terry G. Zillyette

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:16 AM 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Terry G. Zillyette, 42, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at his home in St. Petersburg. 


 


 

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will be today, Aug. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The Mass will follow at 2 p.m. at St. Michael's Parish of Suttons Bay. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery.Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.


 


 

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Virginia A. Mehregan December 14, 1936-July 30, 2009

Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:18 AM 

Virginia A. Mehregan, 72, of Monroe, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor. She had been in poor health since December. 


 


 

Wesley C. Allison

Thursday, August 6, 2009 2:14 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Wesley C. Allison, 84, of 360 Johnson Road, Wakefield Township, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in Ironwood. 


 


 

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Zachary Robinson Ewert

Zachary Robinson Ewert, 21, of Beaverton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at Providence Park Hospital, Novi. 

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