Friday, August 21, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 8/21/09


 


 


 

Adeline Genevieve Van Ever

Adeline Genevieve Van Ever, 85, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, surrounded by her family. 


 


 


 


 

Adrianus VanKampen *

83, of Williamston, retired civil engineer, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.


 


 


 


 

Albert Eugene Mc Gowan *

70, of Webberville, retired General Motors Corp. sheet metal worker, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel.


 


 

Albert W. Synkelma

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:00 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Albert W. Synkelma, 77, of Ironwood Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Ironwood.


 


 

Alberta M. Harvey

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:53 PM 

Alberta M. Harvey, 94, of Hebron, Ohio, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, in Heath, Ohio following a long illness.


 


 

Alfonso Mikelonis *

84, of Haslett, Department of Corrections (Jackson) assistant warden, died Thursday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.


 


 

Alice Leona Glover

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Allen D. Williams *

64, of Mason, Andrews Chevrolet service writer, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason.


 


 

Alondo DeVon "Lolly" Thatcher

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 3:12 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Alondo DeVon “Lolly” Thatcher, age 72, of Fremont, Ind., died on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at his residence, after a battle with cancer. Graveside funeral services are planned for Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Fremont Cemetery, with military committal services to be conducted by members of the Fremont American Legion Post 257. Arrangements are being handled by the Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915.


 


 

Alvin G. Rehbein 1919-2009 Alvin G. Rehbein, 89, Monroe, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, following a short illness. He was born on September 21, 1919 in Kilmanagh, son of William and Ida (Kuehn) Rehbein. He married Margaret E. Stoll on October 17, 1955 in Angola, Ind. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Among his many awards are the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, five Overseas Service Bars, one Service Stripe and the American Theater Ribbon. Alvin worked at the Trenton Engine Plant of the Chrysler Corporation as a machinist for 30 years, retiring in July 1980. He was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #426, Trenton, Newport Post #3934 VFW and Detroit Moose Lodge #160. For many years he played the bass fiddle for the band, The Continentals, who played in the Monroe area. He is survived by his wife, Margaret E., Monroe; four children, Carol A. (John) Burry, Milan, William C. (Cathy) Rehbein, Monroe, James A. Rehbein, Ann Arbor and Lynn M. (Steve) Call, Monroe; a brother, Wilbert Rehbein, Sebewaing; two sisters, LaVerna Kamaus-Hedlund, Sebewaing and Frances (Donald) Meyer, Sebewaing and three grandchildren, Auguste Rehbein, Celena Rehbein and Joseph Call. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Carl Rehbein and a sister, Luella Stier. Services were held on Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. Rev. Bruce Lucas, pastor of East Ida Immanuel Lutheran Church officiated. Memorials may be made to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to

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Amos R. Ellsworth *

85, of Lansing, retired New York Central claims adjuster, died Thursday. Memorial services 1 p.m. Aug. 29 at Olivet Baptist Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home.


 


 

Anna Baker-Cormier Oct. 27, 1929-Aug. 16, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:43 AM 

Anna Baker-Cormier, age 79, died peacefully, August 16, 2009 at her home in Canton, MI, where she had been under the care of Saint Joseph Hospice. 


 


 

Arthur E. Emmons, 90

Arthur E. Emmons, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away at his home on Aug. 20, 2009. 


 


 

August Holweg

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

August Holweg August Holweg, age 71. Forever in our hearts. Beloved husband of Adelheid. Loving vati of Heike and Heidi. Dearest opi of Jasett (Marc) Ktsanes and Brandon Chatham. Brother of Frieda Raatz of Germany, Erika Klemm of Canada, and Wilhelm Holweg of Canada. Memorial services Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11423 Chicago Rd., Warren, Mich. Arrangements entrusted to Kaul Funeral Home, Clinton Township.


 


 

Avery G. Goodrich

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Avery G. Goodrich, 90, Cheboygan passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009. A private graveside service was held for the im­mediate family on Aug, 11, 2009 at the Mullett-Burt Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. Arrangements were handled by the Nordman Funeral Home. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune.


 


 

BERNICE BONDS

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

BONDS, BERNICE; age 94; of Commerce; passed away on August 19, 2009.


 


 

Barbara J. Rose

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Barbara J. Rose, 71, daughter of Ernest and Vio­letta Rose, passed away July 9, 2009. Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service at St. James Episcopal Church in Cheboygan, on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune.


 


 

Barbara Morse DeLine

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:13 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Barbara Morse DeLine, wife of Otis DeLine, passed away Aug. 15, 2009, in the company of her family. Barbara Lou Staup was born May 6, 1929, to Kenneth and Etta (Hull) Staup and grew up on their farm at Lenawee Junction. She attended County Normal school for teachers and began her career in country schools. She married Robert Morse and moved to the Morse Family farm where they raised two daughters, Virginia and MaryAnn. Barbara completed her bachelor degree at Adrian College and her Master’s at Siena Heights University. She taught elementary students at Alexander school in Adrian, and then spent the remainder of her teaching career at Hiawatha Elementary in the Washington Local School district. On Nov. 30, 1992, she married Otis DeLine and they spent their retirement years traveling and enjoying time at the summer home on Devils Lake in Michigan and Yuma, Ariz., in the winter. She is survived by her husband, Otis E. DeLine; daughters, Virginia (Jim) Hanes of Foss, Okla., MaryAnn (Gary) Bettis of Blissfield; her dearly loved five grandsons, Jason Knisel of Riga, Brad (Amy) Bettis of Blissfield, Garron (Jamie) Rorick of Jasper, Craig Bettis of Stephenville, Texas, and Jerry (Kirra) Rorick of Foss, Okla.; great-grandchildren, Cloe and Seth Knisel, Zoe Rorick, Quentin, Sarah and Carson Bettis. Joan Woodward, Bob Arthur and Curtis Rorick were special friends. At her direction, cremation has taken place. Notes sharing memories or condolences may be sent to individual family members or in care of The Barbara Morse DeLine Family at 505 W. Adrian St., Blissfield, MI 49228 or online at www.toledocremation.com. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Devils and Round Lakes Preservation League, Box 246, Manitou Beach, MI 49253 or the Ebeid Hospice Residence Foundation, 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560. Cremation Society of Toledo has been entrusted with Barbara’s care.


 


 

Bay City, Saginaw death notices

Monday, August 17, 2009 11:33 AM 

James Joseph Lipan, 85, of Bay City, died Aug. 15, 2009. Penzien-Steele Funeral Home.


 


 

Betty Lou Sheffield *

82, of DeWitt, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. today at Communities of Christ Church, Bath. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.


 


 

Bob J. Foster

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Brenda Slawson, 50

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Brenda Sue Slawson, 50, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in Harrison, Ark. A memorial service will take place at noon Saturday  in Calvary Baptist Church in Harrison, Ark. Arrangements are by the Holt Memorial Chapel.


 


 

C. Fabian 'Mickey' McGraw

Monday, August 17, 2009 8:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

C. Fabian “Mickey” McGraw, 90, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at Drews Place of Hillsdale. He was born Aug. 10, 1919, in Pavo, Ga., to Hezekiah and Leila (Adams) McGraw. He was married June 17, 1950 to Lois Morr and she survives. Mickey received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was the former President of Hillsdale Tool and Union Steel Products in  Albion. Mickey was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale and was a trustee emeritus of Hillsdale College having served as a board trustee from 1975 to 2003. Besides his wife, Lois, he is survived by a daughter, Karen (Houston Morrow) McGraw of Telluride, Colo.; two sons, Michael (Lynn) McGraw of St. Louis, Mo., and Matthew McGraw of Hillsdale; and four grandchildren. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. A memorial service for C. Fabian “Mickey” McGraw will be held at a later date. No visitation or calling hours will be held at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

CHE' MICHAEL HIROSKEY

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM

HIROSKEY, CHE' MICHAEL; of Columbiaville, formerly of Keego Harbor; Tuesday, August 18, 2009; age 29. 


 


 

CONNIE (BLEVINS) RUMLEY BROWN CITY Connie (Blevins) Rumley, age 37, of Brown City, died on August 15, 2009 at her home. She was born April 4, 1972 in Lapeer to Harlen and Faye Blevins. She married her husband Roulin Rumley on July 20, 2002. She has worked as a CNA at the Marlette Regional Hospital and has attended Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Roulin Rumley; three children, Stephanie Blevins Rumley, Stephen and Sabrina Rumley; her parents, Harlan and Faye Blevins of Brown City; two brothers, Andrew (Christine) Blevins of Chicago and James Blevins of Brown City, and one grandchild, Cassandra McDonald of North Branch. Visitation will be at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City on Wednesday, August 19 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 11:00 am at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Memorials may be made to: Wishes of the family. Arrangements made by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City.

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Caius "Jack" McDonald

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Carl J. Johnson *

60, of Lansing, Ingham School District special education teacher, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home.


 


 

Caroline LeeMae Bilbey

Caroline LeeMae Bilbey, 68, of Beaverton, passed away after a long illness, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. 


 


 

Carolyn VanGelderen

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Celia M. Maxwell *

97, of St. Johns, retired St. Johns Public Schools teacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns.


 


 

Chaplain LTC Marvin Konynenbelt, 69

Monday, August 17, 2009 9:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Chaplain LTC Marvin Konynenbelt, 69, Noblesville, Ind., died  Aug. 13, 2009. A military burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Zeeland Cemetery in Zeeland. 


 


 

Charlene Anne (Rarick) Dean

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 4:09 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charlene Anne (Rarick) Dean, 61, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, as a result of a traffic accident. She was born July 21, 1948 in Tekonsha, to Clair and Dorothy (Neblo) Rarick. She had lived in the Coldwater and Tekonsha area for most of her life. Char graduated from Tekonsha High School in 1966. She continued her education at Olivet College and graduated in 1970. She taught third grade at Lakeland Elementary School for many years. She is survived by three sons Mark (Dee) of Clawson, Brian (Aubrey) of Janesville, Wis. and David of Indianapolis, Ind.; three grandsons Jack, Tate and Trevor; and a sister Yvonne Lewis of Tekonsha. She was preceded in death by her parents. Char participated in mission trips, presented plays using puppets and enjoyed making arts and crafts. She was a giving person and loved to make and give-a-way food. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at Pine Ridge Bible Church, 280 S. Ray Quincy Road, Quincy, with Pastor Rick Nohr officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Ridge Bible Church. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, (517) 278-2311, Coldwater.


 


 

Charles E. Bratton

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles E. Bratton, 84 of Coldwater, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. He was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Montpelier, Ohio, to Samuel and Irene (Govin) Bratton. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He started the Leran Copper & Brass in 1968 in Coldwater. He was working for American Copper and Brass until the time of his death. He was the former owner of Lefty’s Bar in Coldwater. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge #1023, The Eagles and the American Legion. He was a former member of the Hillsdale and Coldwater Country Clubs. Survivors include son, Randy Bratton of Hillsdale; grandchildren, Kersten Cook, Laura (Rick) Amnons, Kevin (Amy) Bratton, Breann Bratton, Ashley Bratton; great-grandchildren: Regan Cook, Madison Amnons, Gracen Amnons; daughter-in-law, Wendy Baker; special friend, Ann Powell. He was preceded in death by a son Dr. Lee Bratton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater, with Amy Bratton officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Branch County. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.


 


 

Charles R. Schmucker, Sr.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:07 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles R. Schmucker, Sr., age 72, of Onsted passed away Aug. 15, 2009. Mr. Schmucker was born June 21, 1937, in Pettisville, Ohio, the son of Harold and Marvel (Severance) Schmucker. On Oct. 26, 1956, he married Carol Ann Leininger in Angola, Ind., and she survives. Charles owned and operated Irish Hills Welding and Repair for many years. He was also known for his cooking and baking pies for restaurants and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed taking trips to South Dakota, Beaver Island, Fletcher’s Floodwaters and Ludington. Charles was a member of the Michigan-South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Club. Besides his wife, Carol Ann, he is survived by one daughter, Maryann (Mike) Messer; six sons, Charles Jr. (Cynthia), Terry (Deb), Steve (Debby), Scott (Cindy), Don (Cristie) and David; two sisters, Phyllis Short and Janet (Charles) Rychner; one brother Dean (Chris); nine grandchildren whom he adored and enjoyed spending time with, Steven, Kyle, Erin, Nicole, Michael, Manda,  Ethan, Dana and Rachel; six stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating, with a dinner following at the Sand Lake Fire Department. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used for final expenses. Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Charlotte 'Char' L. Melzer

Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:10 AM 

WINCHESTER, Wis. -- Charlotte "Char" L. Melzer, of Winchester, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at her home with her family by her side, following a long battle with cancer.


 


 

Christy Lanni

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

Christy Lanni Christy Lanni, age 86, passed away August 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Sandra for 62 years. Loving father of Marlena, Joseph (Cynthia) and Christine (Brian) Burns. Proud grandfather of Joseph, Anthony, Gina Burns, Austin Burns, Nick (Valerie) Koerber and Andrew Koerber. Great-grandfather of Alexa, Anthony and Matthew. Dearest brother of William (Ligaya), Nora (the late Alvio) DaVia and Frances (the late William) Colletti. Mr. Lanni was a proud World War II Army veteran, who served as a distinguished member of General Patton's Ghost Corps. He served his country from March 1943 to October 1945 and was wounded twice in France and Germany. For his service he received the Purple Heart, the Oak Leaf Cluster, EAME Theater Ribbons and many others. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Saturday instate 10 a.m. at St. Matthias Church 12509 19 Mile (west of Schoenherr) until time of Mass at 10:30a.m. Donations are welcome to the D.A.V. or Hospice of Michigan. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Cindy M. Myers

Friday, August 21, 2009 9:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Cindy M. Myers, 49, of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County.  She was born July 12, 1960 in Hillsdale, to Jason and Virginia (Campbell) Blount. Cindy had been employed as a security guard at Con Agra Foods and was also a CNA at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was a talented interior decorator and enjoyed crocheting and doing yard work. She also loved music, birds and flowers, especially yellow roses. She will be remembered for her generosity and large family gatherings. Survivors include four children Matthew Freeman of South Bend, Ind., Chris Hayes of Three Rivers, Trista Ann Goodson of Bronson and Hope Goodson of Quincy; eight grandchildren, including Aleyna Saleh, whom she raised; fiance Robert Givens of Coldwater; sisters Margaret (Bill) Whaley of Texas Sue (Dennis) Parson and Florence (Mike) McHenney, both of Coldwater, Cathy (David) Dirr and Catherine (Bill) Darnell, both of Angola, Ind., and Stephanie Blount of Gibralter; and brothers Bradford Page of Angola, Ind., Kenneth (Marilyn) Blount of Albion, David (Cherie) Blount and Jason, Jr. (Dee) Blount, both of Pleasant Lake, Ind., Jason Myson (Linda Blount) of Hillsdale, Joseph (Donna) Blount of Pleasant Lake, Ind., Billy Page of Lagrange, Ind. and Dennis Blount of Chase. Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother Rodney Blount; one son Laveryl Goodson, Jr.; step-mother Doris Blount; and one grandchild Haley Jo Freeman. A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 21, 2009 at her home, 225 W. Chicago St., Coldwater, with the Rev. Bill Wilson officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.


 


 

Clarence Joseph Bila

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Clarence Joseph Bila *

82, of Owosso, died Tuesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. 


 


 

Cora W. Thompson

Friday, August 14, 2009 6:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Cora W. Thompson, 83, Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time. Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune. 


 


 

Corie Dalman, 91

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Corie Dalman, 91, of Zeeland, died Monday, August 17, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Harvest Baptist Church, 5444 Pleasant Ave., Hudsonville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.   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.


 


 

Cynthia Crume

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Cynthia Crume, a 1975 graduate of Hillsdale High School, passed away recently in Florida. She graduated from North Central Michigan College with a degree in respiratory therapy. She worked in Petoskey and later moved to Florida where she worked at JFK Memorial Hospital.


 


 

Dale W. Henne 1928 - 2009 Dale Wesley Henne, 80, McKinley Township, passed away Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Huron Medical Care Facility, Bad Axe. He was born November 18, 1928 at the home of his parents, the late Gerald W. and Bernice Marie (Southworth) Henne. On November 6, 1948 he married Dorothy E. Buchholz at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon. Dale was a member of Cross Lutheran Church, where he held many positions over the years. He also served as a member of the Sebewaing Sugar Beet Board for 18 years and served on the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service for over 30 years, as well as the Economic Development Corporation. He farmed throughout his lifetime. He is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Dorothy; two sons, Terry (Sharon), Richville and Robert (Debra), Bay Port; five grandchildren, Stacy Specht, Whitmore Lake, Terry Scott, Valparaiso, Ind., Steven (Mary), Farmington Hills and Kiel and Kaitlyn, Bay Port; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Specht and Christian Henne; three sisters, Lois Anderson, Pigeon, Joyce (Vince) Smith, Caseville and Carol Forster, Elkton; a brother, G. Wayne (Marion) Henne, Pigeon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Onalee Bendry and two brothers, Clare Henne and an infant brother. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, August 14, 2009 at Cross Lutheran Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Timothy Loehrke, pastor, and Rev. Raymond Orth officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon.

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David Cooper *

58, of Ionia, formerly of Grand Ledge, retired state corrections officer, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.


 


 

David J. Buchman

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

David J. Buchman David J. Buchman, age 49, passed away August 19, 2009. He was born August 22, 1959, in Mount Clemens. A life long resident of Macomb County, David was an avid outdoorsman. Beloved husband of Joanne Neely Buchman. Loving father of Paul J. Buchman and Nichole A. Buchman, and step-father of Andrea and Eric Rottman. Loving and devoted grandpa to Alaina, Alyssa and Eric. Dearest son of Ralph and the late Lena Buchman. Dear brother of Dennis (Gina) Buchman and Jennifer West. Visitation is Sunday 2-9 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Monday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market Street, Mount Clemens, Mich. 48043. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to the Mat Gaberty Heart Foundation, c/o Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

David L. Cooper

David L. Cooper, of Ionia and formerly of Grand Ledge, age 58, passed away Aug. 17, 2009 in Grand Rapids. 


 


 

Dennis M. Mishler

Friday, August 21, 2009 2:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Dennis M. Mishler, 63, Rogers City, formerly of Onaway, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 in Rogers City. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   


 


 

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Donna Wilber

Donna Wilber Donna Wilber passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. She was born Donna Jeanne Matson on April 15, 1930, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. She graduated from Ovid High School in 1948 and married George Wilber on February 25, 1949. She held a 33 year career with Michigan Farm Bureau and was Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations and in charge of Media Relations. She and husband George had a weekly newpaper called the Ovid-Elsie Banner from 1967-1971 and after her retirement from Farm Bureau they operated a nationwide publication of table shuffleboard for 18 years. Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, George; daughters Teri Elkins and fiance Sam Barnett Jr. of Lansing and Robyn Wilber of Charlotte; grandsons Kelly and Dawn Elkins, Kory Elkins and Tabatha Elkins; five great-grandchildren: Quentin, Lauren, Logan, Sophia and Victoria Elkins, all of Lansing; brother Ron and Maxine Matson of St. Johns; sisters-in-law Jennielee Bowen of Kendallville, Indiana, and DeLoris and Roy Harger of St. Johns; brother-in-law Bob and Dorothy Wilber of Ovid, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, grandparents, her brother Ward Matson, her son-in-law Donald Elkins and sister-in-law Ruth Malato. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ovid Historical Society. A memorial celebration will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, 989-224-4422 on Sept. 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 a.m.


 


 

Douglas H. Johnson, 78

Douglas H. Johnson, 78, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at his home in Cheboygan, surrounded by his family.


 


 

Doyle Monroe Williams Dec. 2, 1927-Aug.17, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:39 PM 

Doyle M. Williams age 81, of LaSalle passed away unexpectedly at 3:40am on Monday, August 17, 2009 at Spectrum Healthcare Butterworth Facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan after a fall. 


 


 

Earl Marx

Friday, August 21, 2009 2:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Earl Marx, 80, Cheboygan, passed away Wednes­day, Aug. 19, 2009 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. The Reverends James Currie and Gary Montgomery will officiate and burial will take place in Munro Township Cemetery. Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune.


 


 

Edward J. Plevnia Jr. 1927-2009 Edward J. Plevnia Jr., 82, Bad Axe, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009 at his home in Bad Axe. He was born on May 31, 1927 in Sigel Township, son of the late Edward J. and Romanda (Kucharczyk) Plevnia Sr. He married Virginia Barry on September 4, 1954 in St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Pigeon. He owned and operated Ed's Barber Shop in Bad Axe for 40 years and was a sales associate at Osentoski Realty Company of Bad Axe. He was currently a member of the Bad Axe City Council. He was an active member of the Bad Axe Lion's Club and the Knights of Columbus where he was an honorary life member and served as a past president and past Grand Knight. He was also a member of the Fourth Degree Assembly and the Color Corps. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Plevnia, Bad Axe; four daughters, Pamela (Gordie) Sullens, Scottsdale, Ariz., Patricia (Steve) Ulfig, Bad Axe, Mary Plevnia and her husband, Tim Brown, Cary, N.C. and Dr. Julie Plevnia andher husband, Major Anthony Hartsook, Pullayup, Wash.; brother, Frank Plevnia, Harbor Beach; seven grandchildren, Melissa (Tom) Heintz, Chelsea, Courtney (Stephen) Gubernick, Phoenix, Ariz., Cpl. Adam (Miho) Ulfig, Camp LeJeune, N.C., Brent (Jennifer) Sullens, Scottsdale, Ariz., Lucy Brown, Cary, N.C., Harrison Patrick Plevnia Hartsook, Pullayup, Wash. and Preston Edward Plevnia Hartsook, Pullayup, Wash., and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Ann Sullens, Scottsdale, Ariz., Madalyn Gubernick, Phoenix, Ariz. and Tatum Lindsay Sullens, Scottsdale, Ariz. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ann Puvalowski. Services were held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Fr. Rob Howe, pastor, officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Memorials may be offered to the American Cancer Society or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe.

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Eileen Lohman, 89

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 9:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eileen Lohman, 89, of Holland, formerly of Hamilton, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Holland Chapel, Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Homes. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton.     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.


 


 

Eileen Marie Snider

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:01 AM 

LOS GATOS, Calif. -- Eileen Marie (Carlson) Snider, 77, died on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at Cedar Creek Care Center in Los Gatos from Alzheimer's disease.


 


 

Elinor Ingraham

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 3:34 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Elinor Ingraham, 67, Harbor Springs, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. at the Stutsmansville Chapel, with Rev. Ed Warner officiating. Visita­tion will be held Wednesday at the Schiller Funeral Home in Harbor Springs from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in Harbor Springs. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Elizabeth Ann Link Aug. 18, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:51 AM 

Elizabeth Ann Link, 86, of Monroe died at 4:39 p.m. Tuesday at Medilodge of Monroe. 


 


 

Ethel R. Hall

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:43 PM 

Funeral services for Ethel R. Hall, 86, of Monroe, who died Sunday, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. The incorrect date was listed in Monday's Evening News.


 


 

Floyd B. Nagle

Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:28 AM 

Floyd B. Nagle, 88, of Midland, died early Saturday morning, Aug. 15, 2009.


 


 

Francis Joseph 'Joe' Clauda

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Francis Joseph “Joe” Clauda, 91, of 262 Chapel St., Oneida, N.Y., died Sunday evening Aug. 16, 2009, at the Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility. Joe was born on March 13, 1918, in Adrian, Mich., the son of Francis Edwin and Angelina Brosamer Clauda. He grew up in Adrian and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School. He had been a resident of Oneida since 1957, coming from Attleboro, Mass. He proudly served the U.S. Navy as an aviation radioman from Sept. 23, 1941, until being honorably discharged on Sept. 19, 1945. He married Jean A. Kudrnac on Jan. 5, 1946, in San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Clauda died on March 10, 1995. Joe was employed as a designer with Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths from 1957 until his retirement in 1985. He had been previously employed by the Watson Sterling Co. in Attleboro and the Gorham Silver Co. in Providence, R.I. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol and David Caolo of Port Richie, Fla., and Frances “Frankie” Goclon of Verona, N.Y.; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark J. and Miko Clauda of Seattle, Wash.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc., 342 Main St., Oneida, N.Y.,  and continue at 11 a.m. St. Helena’s Church in Sherrill, N.Y. Interment with Military Honors will be made in St. Helena’s Cemetery Oneida. Friends are invited and may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena’s Church Memorial Fund, 210 Primo Ave., Sherrill, NY 13461. You may view this obituary and send a message of condolence online at www.ironsidefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Frank G. Biondo

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

Frank G. Biondo Frank G. Biondo, age 88, died August 19, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Theresa and Lillian (nee Barrett). Loving father of Francesca (Michael) McCartney, Nancy Walker, Ross (Stacy). Proud grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of two. Dear brother of Rose Rawlings and Marina Bohanna. He was predeceased by daughter, Diana Sehn; sisters, Josephine Vacarri, Lena Ingrao and Sandy Hobach; brother, Tony. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Saturday, 2-9 p.m., with an evening funeral service at 7 p.m. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com" www.bcfh.com.


 


 

GWENDOLYN LORANE STREHLE

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

STREHLE, GWENDOLYN LORANE; age 77; of Clarkston; passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009; at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, MI following a lengthy illness.


 


 

Gale E. Roberts July 30, 1936-Aug. 15, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:33 PM 

Gale E. Roberts, age 73 of New Boston, died on Saturday, August 15, 2009 in the comfort of his home. 


 


 

Gary Guy Aug. 19, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:51 AM

Gary Guy, age 62, of Maybee died at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

Gary M. Swanbeck

Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:07 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Gary M. Swanbeck, 58, of 424 E. Midland Ave., Ironwood, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2009, in his parents' home in Ironwood. 


 


 

George F. Shiroda

Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:08 AM 

LA CROSSE, Wis. -- George F. Shiroda, 79, of Sparta, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, under wonderfully kind care at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. 


 


 

Gerald A. Helmer *

73, of Crystal, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Lux & Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal. 


 


 

Gertrude S. Modjewski

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 3:41 AM 

MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Gertrude S. Modjewski, 91, of Marquette, and formerly a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Aug.15, 2009, in her home. 


 


 

Gloria M. Clawson Aug. 17, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:32 PM 

Gloria M. Clawson, 80, of Monroe, owner of Clawson School of Baton and Dance, died Monday in her home.Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. 


 


 

Gloria M. Clawson Aug. 27, 1928-Aug. 17, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:44 AM 

Gloria M. Clawson, age 80, of Monroe, MI, passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, August 17, 2009. She had been in poor health for several months. 


 


 

Grace T. (Grambau) King

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:52 AM 

Grace T. (Grambau) King, ascended to heaven Friday, March 27, 2009. An Interment service will take place 12 p.m. Aug. 23, 2009, at Memorial Park, Rogers City. 


 


 

Grace "Irene" I. Lyons

Grace "Irene" I. Lyons, age 91 of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 at Covenant Hospital Cooper Campus in Saginaw.


 


 

Harry Dale Reber

Harry Dale Reber Harry Dale Reber died peacefully at home on August 18, 2009, with loved ones at his bedside. He was born in Fremont, Michigan, in 1918. He attended Fremont High School and graduated from Harvard in 1940. Thereafter, Harry joined the Navy and was sent to the South Pacific at the beginning of WWII. He was recognized for his heroic actions as an officer on the naval destroyer USS Little as it was sunk in the battle of Guadalcanal. He then became a naval aviator, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During this time he was stationed in South Carolina and it was here he married his sweetheart of seven years, Mary Lowery, in 1944. After the war, Harry went to the University of Michigan Law School before returning to his hometown to join his father in Reber and Reber, Attorneys at Law. Harry enjoyed his years in Fremont, practicing law, raising a family, and contributing to the community with his work on the school board and other local organizations. Here, he developed a passion for the game of golf and the camaraderie it cultivated with his fellow golfing buddies. Harry and Mary had many friends in Fremont and were involved in many social activities, more often than not revolving around the game of golf. In 1986, Harry and Mary retired to Green Valley, Arizona, where golf, that had been his passion, became Harry's lifestyle. Harry and Mary traveled frequently and far and also enjoyed being with family and friends. In 2002, Harry and Mary moved to Okemos, Michigan to live with their daughter and her children who were grateful to care for them to the end. Harry valued his role as provider. He provided a good life for his wife and family, but more than that, he provided a high standard of integrity and conviction for those who knew him. Harry now joins his loving wife, Mary who preceded him in death by a few short months. He is survived by his three children, Cynthia Reber, Polly Reber, and John Reber, his daughter-in-law Julia Reber; his seven grandchildren, Dan Leaman, Nathan Leaman, Libby Leaman, Stephen Reber, Emily Reber, Harrison Reber, Benza Maman; and his two sisters, Nancy Johnson and Marjorie Salata, and his brother-in-law Ted Johnson. On Sunday, August 30th, friends are invited to join the Reber family in Fremont as they gather at the Maple Grove Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. and immediately following at the Gerber Guest House for a Celebration of Harry and Mary.


 


 

Hinton, Dorothy JoAnn *

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IVA F. BERRY ANN ARBOR Iva F. Berry, age 88, of Ann Arbor, died August 7, 2009. She was born in Applegate, Michigan to the late William and Lavina (Johnston) Roskey. On October 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Vaughn S. Berry in Laredo, Texas. She is a graduate of Croswell High School and Alexander Beauty School. She went on to work many years in Ann Arbor Public Schools. Iva will be remembered for her deep love of family and friends, zest for life an her vital lifestyle. Iva was an active member of the West Side United Methodist Church. Life as a young girl on the farm truly prepared Iva for her most challenging and gratifying role as a Mother of two active sons. Wisely tailoring lessons with an eye to the future, Iva nurtured conscientiousness and compassion in her sons. Iva appreciated the deep, lasting value of family and friends. She maintained a scrapbook with her siblings, documenting the annual Roskey family reunions. Iva's ability to recognize and enjoy life's simple and true treasures, together with the deep understanding and connections she valued with family and friends from varied backgrounds and experiences, shaped many joyous interactions and expanded personal horizons. Among her favorite pastimes, Iva enjoyed many activities and interactions with her friends at Liberty Athletic Club (Ann Arbor) including water aerobics and Tai Chi. She was an avid walker, and also enjoyed sewing, various crafts but took particular pleasure in attending agility training with her grand dog. In addition to her husband, Vaughn, she is survived by two sons, Duane F. (Sandra) Berry of Blacksburg, Virginia, David A. (Lana) Berry of Ann Arbor; three sisters, Evelyn Cramer of Sandusky, Michigan, Norma (Harlem) Nichol of Deckerville, Michigan, Marie (Robert) Sleda of Applegate, Michigan; one brother, Robert (Donna) Roskey of Applegate, Michigan; one brother-in-law, Ronald Penpraze of Oscoda, Michigan; many nieces and nephews and four grand dogs, Tashi, Rooney, Casey and Charlie. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Williamson, Gladys Penpraze and Dorothy Schimmelpfenig; two brothers, Melvin and Stanley Roskey and her dear friend, Aldena Miller. A Memorial service was held in the Memorial Garden at West Side United Methodist Church, 900 South Seventh Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, with Rev. Drew Hart officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Therapaws of Michigan, P.O. Box 92, Dexter, Michigan, 48130, The Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor Michigan 48103 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Muehlig Funeral Home in Ann Arbor.

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Ila I. Ruby 1921-2009 Ila I (Coote) Ruby, Polk City, Fla. passed away May 10, 2009. She was born in Elkton in 1921 to Ed & Sadie Coote. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Ruby on Sept 30, 1996, he was the son of Abe & Florence Ruby formally of Pigeon. They are survived by three children, Karen Sowders, Polk City, Fla., Gerald (Claudia), Auburndale, Fla. and Gayle, Clearwater, Fla.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way. Burial for Ila and Cliff was held Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Grand Lawn Cemetery, Pigeon with a 'Celebration of Life' fellowship, which followed at the Village Park in Pigeon. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon.

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J.D. 'Jerry' Wade

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

J.D. “Jerry” Wade, 84, of Bronson, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. J.D. was born on June 25, 1925, in Centertown, Ky., to Monroe and Velma (Kerr) Wade. He was raised in Birmingham and graduated from high school there. He soon entered the U.S. Army, where he served for nearly two years in France during World War II. He married Mary Jane Messimer in Jackson in 1948. They had a son, Jerry, together and later divorced. J.D. had worked for the Silvercup Bread Company for many years. His job transferred to Jackson and then in the late 1960s to Coldwater. He married Leona “Lee” Mynhier on Aug. 30, 1968, in Coldwater. He had lived in the Bronson area ever since. He later went to work for Hooker Oil and most recently the Best American Car Wash. Jerry loved to mow the lawn and monitor the local gas prices. He was a faithful newspaper reader and enjoyed playing cards, woodworking and having coffee with his buddies at the McDonald’s in Bronson. He is survived by a son, Jerry (Petite) Wade of Coldwater; daughters Brenda Nutt-Sherrick of Coldwater and Debra Nutt-Herman and her husband, Bryan, of Bronson; brothers Donald (Mary Ann) Wade of Farmington Hills and Robert Wade of Florida; grandchildren Courtney Nicole Sherrick, David Sherrick and Trinity Bird; and three great-grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Leona; a daughter, Judy Nutt; and a sister, Mildred Smith. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m Wednesday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pastor Terry Siler of the First Congregational Church in Bronson will officiate. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Noble Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coldwater High School softball program or to the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Kolcz Funeral Home, 321 E. Chicago St., Bronson, (517) 369-4075.


 


 

JAMES C.CARNEY

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:32 AM 

CARNEY, JAMES C.; of Waterford; August 18, 2009; age 74. 


 


 

JOHNATHAN R. "DEKE" SKIBA

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:32 AM 

SKIBA, JOHNATHAN R. "DEKE"; age 60; of Highland; passed away on August 14, 2009.


 


 

Jack D. Weerstra

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Jack Earl Shaffer

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:05 PM - Amy Bell, Staff Writer 

Jack E. Shaffer, 76, of Hudson passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. He was born Sept. 7, 1932, in Hudson. Mass of Christian Burial for Jack will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hudson with Father. H. Paul Ruddy as celebrant. Military interment by the Hudson American Legion Hannan Colvin Post 180 will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday with a Vigil Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson.


 


 

Jack L. Smith

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

Jack L. Smith, 83, of Osseo, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born March 25, 1926 in Osseo to Lynn and Arley (Baker) Smith. He was married August 31, 1945 to Marie Inglis and she survives. Jack was a retired farmer and former school bus driver for Camden-Frontier Schools for 35 years. He was a graduate of Waldron High School. A member of Lake View Church and former longtime Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Camden-Frontier School Board for eight years and a member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving besides his wife Marie is a daughter, Teresa (Bud) Weicht of Waterloo, Ind.; sons, Tim (Deanna) Smith of Osseo, Joe (Cammy) Smith of Camden and Mark (Sylvia) Smith of Osseo; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a great great-grandson; and a sister, Mary (Clyde) Town of Waldron. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Connie. Funeral services for Jack Smith will be 11 a.m. Monday at Lake View Church in Camden with Pastors Todd Fetters and Steve Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ransom Township.  The family will receive friends for visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lake View Church, Camden-Frontier School or the American Heart Association. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Jacqueline Hawthorne Goucher

Jacqueline Hawthorne Goucher Former resident, Jacqueline Hawthorne Goucher, 83, passed away August 10, 2009 at Columbia View Care Center in Cathlamet, WA. She was born December 2, 1925 in Reynoldsburg, OH to George and Evelyn (Dickinson) Harman. She married Lynn Goucher in 1944; he preceded her in death in 2001. Mrs. Goucher worked for Davis Upholstery in Lansing, MI. as a seamstress for many years. She and her husband bought their farm in Bath, MI. in 1962; she enjoyed the farm and her animals until she moved to Cathlamet in 2006 to be near her family. She is survived by her son, George Goucher of Cathlamet, WA; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Ernest in 1999 and a brother, Clinton Harman. No service will be held at her request. Memorial contributions may be made in Jacqueline Goucher's name to ASPCA or a local humane society. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

James Cloum Aug. 18, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:35 PM 

James Cloum, 72, of Monroe died Monday at home. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home.


 


 

James M. Cloum Jan. 27, 1937-Aug. 17, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:44 AM 

James M. Cloum 72, of Monroe died at 9:48 p.m. Monday in his home. He had been in poor health since January.


 


 

James Paul Klepetsanis

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Janet Marie Cooper *

67, of Lansing, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Christ. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. 


 


 

Janette Marie Wilder

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Janice Darlene Woods, 74

Janice D. Woods, 74, of Pellston, passed away in the early morning hours of Aug. 19, 2009; she died peacefully at home with her family near. 


 


 

Jean M. Bergstrom

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 3:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Jean Margaret Bergstrom, 86, Cheboygan, passed away Thurs day, Aug. 13, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakhill Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Jessica Marcellino, 24

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:26 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jessica Lynn Marcellino, 24, of Wyoming, died Sunday evening, August 16, 2009. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Cook Memorial Chapel (east building), 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet Jessie’s family from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday evening at Cook Funeral Home (west building).     Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

John David Hathaway, 69

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John David Hathaway, 69, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

John Phillip Hilton

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John Thomas Mobley

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:53 PM 

John Thomas Mobley, 40, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, from an automobile accident in California. 


 


 

Joseph E. Ringler

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:10 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joseph Elva Ringler, age 82 of White Pigeon, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born May 13, 1927, in North Dakota. Joe had resided in White Pigeon for the past 17 years, coming from Sturgis. On Oct. 24, 1953, he married Nora Bellaire in Angola, Ind. Following more than 37 years of emplo    yment, he retired from Ross Laboratories in Sturgis. Following his retirement, he and his wife were escort drivers for oversize loads. Joe was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army were he was a member of the Amphibious Unit and was also a cook earning the rank of Private. While in the Army, he was stationed in Greenland. He and his wife had traveled throughout the United States and they were dedicated Scouting parents for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Nora; a daughter, Penny Ann Sprowl of Sturgis; a son, Dale Allen (June) Ringler of Sturgis; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Ringler of Colorado and Timothy (Ann) Ringler of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Ringler; step-mother Ada Ringler; a son, Joseph Ringler, Jr.; and several brothers and sisters. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Private services and burial will take place at Matteson Township Cemetery in Bronson at a later date. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Ringler’s memory consider the Daily Bread Food Pantry c/o: Sturgis Church of the Nazarene, 70031 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Joseph Lentz, 67

Joseph Lentz, 67, of Petoskey, passed away at his home late last night, Aug. 20, 2009. 


 


 

Joseph M. Lughermo

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 3:08 PM 

Joseph M. Lughermo, 73, of Midland, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 18, 2009, at Mid Michigan Medical Center.


 


 

Junior M. Metcalf Dec. 9, 1944-Aug. 16, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:40 PM 

Junior M. Metcalf, 64, of Monroe, died Sunday August 16, 2009 in his home.


 


 

KIMBERLY L BROOKS

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

BROOKS, KIMBERLY L.; of White Lake Twp.; August 18, 2009; age 55. 


 


 

Karas, Francis E. "Frank"

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Karen L. Field *

90, of Delta Township, retired Ingham County Sheriff's Department employee, died Sunday. Memorial services 4:30 p.m. Monday at Grand Ledge Opera House, Terrace Level, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Michigan Cremation Co., Grand Rapids. 


 


 

Kathleen A. Masters

Monday, August 17, 2009 7:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kathleen A. Masters, 72, of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 7, 1937, in Hillsdale to Bernal and Agnes (Black) Wallace. She was married July 3, 1955, to Norman Masters and he survives. Kathleen was a former employee at Gametime in Hillsdale and retired from Abrasive Materials after 22 years of service. She was the church organist for more than 30 years at Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Hillsdale Pythian Sisters, serving as grand chief and was grand musician at Grand Temple. Surviving besides her husband Norman are three daughters, Lorraine (Matt) Zeiler of Hillsdale, Christie (Tom) Hukill of Clinton and Penny (Chris) Kelley of Hillsdale; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Karen (Herb) Landis of Toledo and Sheila (Mike) Kovalchik of Hillsdale; and a brother, Duane Wallace of Davenport, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Kathleen Masters will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Julie Carey officiating. Interment will follow at Cambria Cemetery No. 2. The family will receive friends for visitation 5-8 tonight at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bernal and Agnes Wallace Memorial Fund, the Shriners, or Hospice of Hillsdale County. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Keith B. Offenburg July 15, 1953-Aug. 15, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:40 PM 

Keith B. Offenburg, age 56, of LaSalle, died August 15, 2009 in his home.


 


 

Kelly Murphy-Oden

Kelly Murphy-Oden was born Sept. 10, 1956 and died Aug. 16, 2009., 


 


 

Kenneth Barragan Barbosa Aug. 18, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:45 AM 

Kenneth Barragan Barbosa, 51, Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service, Monroe. 


 


 

Kenneth Barragan Barbosa July 18, 1958-Aug. 18, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:49 AM 

Kenneth B. Barbosa age 51 of Monroe passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Joanne his wife stated that he most likely wore out his heart from all the love he had shared. 


 


 

LESLIE ROY MEYER

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:32 AM 

MEYER, LESLIE ROY; age 73; of Indian River, Michigan, formerly of Auburn Hills, Michigan; passed away on August 18, 2009.


 


 

LOIS E. EBACH

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

EBACH, LOIS E.; age 76; of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Holly; passed away Monday, August 17, 2009. 


 


 

Landen Clarence Stillwell-Bridges

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 3:03 PM 

Landen Clarence Stillwell-Bridges passed away on June 13, 2009, due to a rare tumor. Landen was with his mom for only a few hours, but, his mom Nicole Stillwell loved him with all her heart.


 


 

Larry Moncher

Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:08 AM 

KENOSHA, Wis. -- Larry Moncher, 74, of Kenosha, passed away Aug. 11, 2009, at Grande Prairie Health Care Center in Kenosha, after battling cancer for many years.


 


 

Larry and Mildred McKiernan

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Laura Ann Gronostalski

Laura Ann Gronostalski, 47, of Bear Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 15. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... 


 


 

Leo A. Giarola

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:04 AM

BESSEMER, Mich. -- Leo A. Giarola, 87, of Hadley Street, Bessemer, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, in Wakefield. 


 


 

Leo C. Pask

Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:12 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Leo C. Pask, age 68, of Sand Lake passed away Aug. 17, 2009. Leo was born Oct. 22, 1940, in Hillsdale County, the son of C. Raymond and Madonna (Reiniche) Pask. On Feb., 14, 2000, he married Bev Bauer in Minnesota and she survives. Besides his wife, Bev, Leo is survived by his five children, Tim (Brenda) Pask, Chris Pask, Lori Bauer, Chris Bauer and Ted (Kari) Pask; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Calvin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marge; and two sisters. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church, Irish Hills, with Fr. Carl Simon officiating. Visitation will be fro 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, and one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday. A Scripture Service will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Linda Lee Menard

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Lloyd G. Steiner

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Lloyd G. Steiner, age 88, of Sturgis, Mich, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis.  


 


 

Lola Ruth Wyman Dopp

Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:28 AM 

Lola Ruth Wyman Dopp, 80, of Sanford, died on Aug. 15, 2009. 


 


 

Lori S. Marker

Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:28 AM 

Lori S. Marker, 46, of Midland died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

Lorraine 'Rainie' Bevis

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Lorraine Lorenson

Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:11 AM 

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Lorraine Lorenson, 86, of East Lansing, and formerly of Ironwood, died on July 22, 2009. 


 


 

Louis J. Angel

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 3:11 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Louis J. Angel, age 92, of Fremont, Ind. and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died on Aug. 18, 2009 at the Northern Lakes Nursing Center in Angola, Ind. He was born on April 15, 1917 in Akron, Ohio, to Louis and Elenora (Stadler) Angel, and married Irene M. (Pheifer) on Aug. 16, 1941. She preceded in death on Dec. 22, 2003. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915.


 


 

Louise Bartell

Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:28 AM 

Louise Bartell, 96, of Midland and formerly of Jonesville, died Friday morning, Aug. 14, 2009 at Midland King's Daughters Home.


 


 

Louise Miller

Louise Miller Lansing Born in Flint on September 28, 1934, she enjoyed life to the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson Mathew. Surviving are daughters Deb (Randy) Jasman and Brenda Council. She was a very special sister to brothers Sonny (Bernie), Wesley (Kim) and John (Judy); and sister Margaret (Ron) Drake. She also leaves 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Throughout her life, Louise was a caregiver to those with special needs and retired from Community Mental Health. The funeral will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Noon. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.


 


 

Lucille Shaw Aug. 24, 1925-Aug. 18, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:49 AM 

Lucille Shaw age 83 of Florida formerly of Monroe passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Dayton Beach Hospital in Florida. 


 


 

Lucy and #147;Jean and #148; Darby Sept. 23, 1932-Aug.13, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:41 PM 

Lucy "Jean" Darby, 76, of Monroe passed away peacefully on Thursday August 13, 2009 at TenderCare of Monroe.


 


 

Lyle Maxim 'Max' Gennett, 79

Lyle Maxim "Max" Gennett, 79, of Charlevoix, passed away Aug. 18, 2009, at the Charlevoix Area Hospital.


 


 

MARCELLA MARIE (BLAKE)ABBOTT

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:32 AM 

ABBOTT, MARCELLA MARIE (BLAKE); age 68; of Auburn Hills, formerly of Troy; August 19, 2009. 


 


 

MARGARET ANN SCHAEFER SNOVER Margaret Ann Schaefer, age 68, of Snover, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Shelby Township, Michigan. She was born August 08, 1941 in Bay City, Michigan the daughter of the late Martin and Leona (Minard) Trainor. She was a lifelong area resident. Margaret earned her GED in 1983, she loved to bowl and watch baseball and hockey. She is survived by three sons, Richard Schaefer of Clinton Township, Martin (Barbara) Schaefer of Washington Township, Jeffrey Schaefer of Snover; one daughter, Susan (John) Gardner of Shelby Township; one sister, Judy Mazzoline of Snover; ex-husband, Peter Schaefer of Lapeer, and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. David Pratt officiating. Interment was in Moore Township Cemetery. Memorial suggestions: to the family. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com

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MARTIN "George" HEGER

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:32 AM 

HEGER, MARTIN "George"; of White Lake Twp.; August 17, 2009; age 92. 


 


 

Margaret H. Smith *

84, of Portland, died Wednesday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. 


 


 

Margaret Jean Roney *

80, of East Lansing, died Aug. 15. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Okemos Community Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.


 


 

Marie Ahola

Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:17 AM 

WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Marie Ahola, 98, of Bruce Crossing, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. 


 


 

Marissa R. Toth Aug. 18, 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:50 AM 

Marissa R. Toth, age 59, of Rockwood, died on August 18, 2009 in Riverview under the care of Arbor Hospice. 


 


 

Marjorie C. Miller

Friday, August 21, 2009 1:20 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marjorie C. Miller, age 61, of Mottville Township, White Pigeon, Mich., died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, following a short illness. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Services will be at 11 a.m.Monday, with the location of services pending. A complete obituary will appear in the Journal’s Weekend edition.  


 


 

Mark A. Burkhardt

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mark Alan Burkhardt, 53, of Denton, N.C., and formerly of Coldwater and Bronson, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, N.C., of natural causes.  Mark was born Aug. 31, 1955, in Coldwater. He resided in Bronson for 43 years. He moved to Denton to continue to pursue his life in racing and career in high performance. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1973. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force as an F-111A Mechanic Specialist. Following his honorable discharge, Mark worked for Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert for two years. He was able to work side-by-side with his father at Consumers Energy for eight years. His passion for race cars and high performance led him to manage Lane Automotive in Coldwater for five years, and then to owning his own business in Quincy as Thunder Competition for five years. Mark worked at Wal-Mart Distribution for seven years in Coldwater. He left Michigan to continue to pursue his dreams in racing at CV Products in Thomasville, N.C., for one year and then becoming the lead sales and technical representative for Arrington Engines in Martinsville, Va.  Mark worked most of his life with his wife, parents and kids running Burkhardt Racing part-time but full-time in his heart. He is survived by his wife of one month, Kathy; mother, Marlene; children Kip Burkhardt and his wife, Michelle, of Coldwater, and Jennifer Cox and husband, Darrell, of Ridgeway, Va.; step-children Austin and Kylee Yerrick of Denton; grandchildren Ashley, Bailey and Coley Burkhardt, and Danika and Demi Cox; and many loved cousins like brothers and sisters. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Junior, and brother, Jeff. Please join family and friends to remember his life at 3 p.m. Saturday at Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences for the family.  


 


 

Marvin LaBeau, 75

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:07 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marvin E. LaBeau, 75, of Ganges Township, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 252 Church St., Saugatuck, with Rev. Corwin Stoppel officiating.   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.


 


 

Marvin Lewis Jewell

Marvin Lewis Jewell, age 70 of Beaverton, passed away on Aug. 16, 2009. 


 


 

Mary Ann Hier

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Mary Ann Hier *

67, of Ovid, retired Federal-Mogul employee, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ovid. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.


 


 

Mary Ouellette, 69

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:02 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary E. Ouellette, 69, of Holland, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St.   


 


 

Maurice 'Mike'Kline Sr.

Friday, August 21, 2009 1:22 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

A lifelong Mendon resident, Maurice “Mike” Kline, Sr., died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, following a long illness. Mike was born on Jan. 9, 1927, to Otto and Ada (Mumby) Kline. He was a member of the Mendon High School class of 1944. After graduation, Mike served in the U.S. Army where he was among the first occupants of Japan at the end of World War II. He was commissioned a lieutenant at discharge. Upon his return from the military, he attended Ferris State University and continued to serve in the National Guard for several years. Mike spent most of his working career in the road contracting business. While owner and president of Kline construction he was involved with the building of several notable projects including U.S. 131 near Petoskey, M-72 near Alpena and I-65 in Indiana. Mike was president of Wyatt Excavating in Three Rivers and retired from that business in 1980. Mike served as a Mendon Village Council member for more than 25 years. He also served as the St. Joseph County Drain Commissioner and on the St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Board. Mike was a past member of the Michigan Road Builders Association; the Three Rivers Elks Club; the Mendon V.F.W. Post #4898; the Mendon Masonic Lodge F & AM #137; the Mendon Kiwanis Club; and was a lifetime member of the Mendon United Methodist Church. Mike was married to Ramona Miller on Sept. 16, 1951. She survives, along with five sons, Maurice “Mike” (Melissa) Kline Jr., Steve (Julie) Kline, Tim (Mindy) Kline, Jeff (Jennifer) Kline, all of Mendon and Scott Kline of Allegan; 16 grandchildren, Craig (Stephanie), Andy, Kelly, Ryan, Rachel, Nikki, Brett, Chad, Jamie, Britta, Kailey, Lyndsie, Nicholas, Cody, Ciera and Carissa; a brother, Robert (Genevieve) Kline; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto & Ada (Mumby) Kline; and a grandson, Kevin Kline. Cremation has been conducted. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mendon United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ward Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends in the social room of the church following services. Memorials may be directed to the Mendon United Methodist Church. Online register is available and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Maxine Alice Vollmer

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Melvin H. Hart

Friday, August 21, 2009 1:23 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Melvin H. Hart, 80, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Thursday morning Aug. 20, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis.   


 


 

Merle D. Harder Jr. *

60, of Dimondale, formerly of Eaton Rapids, retired state employee, died Tuesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.


 


 

Michelle A. Wise-Pay

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Mildred C. Scobel April 22, 1922-Aug.17, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:41 PM 

Mildred C. Scobel, 87, of Monroe died at 7:25 a.m. Monday August 17, 2009 at TenderCare of Monroe. She had been in poor health for one month.


 


 

Mildred Joyce Benschoter Horner

Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mildred Joyce Benschoter Horner, age 80, of Adrian and Spring Hill, Fla., died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at her home in Spring Hill, Fla. Arrangements are pending with the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. 


 


 

Millard L. Hand, 69

Millard Logan Hand, 69, of Charlevoix, joined his Lord and Savior on Aug. 19, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital after living with cancer for many years.


 


 

Moira E. Allen

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Muriel M. (Mathews) Wallace, 82

Muriel M. (Mathews) Wallace, 82, of Fennville, Mich., and formerly of Harbor Springs, was called peacefully by the Lord at her home on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, after she battled cancer. 


 


 

Muriel M. Wallace

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:20 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Muriel M. (Mathews) Wallace died on Friday, August 14, 2009. Memorial services will be in Douglas at the Unity by the Lakeshore on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at  p.m. A second memorial service will be in Stutsmanville at the Stutsmanville Community Church at 6 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2009. The family will have a private graveside service in Harbor Springs.   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.


 


 

Muriel Sonderegger

Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:28 AM

Muriel Sonderegger, 90, of Brighton, passeed away Aug. 14, 2009. 


 


 

Nelson D. Misener *

73, of Grand Ledge, Misener Sales & Service owner, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. 


 


 

Norman Hall

Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:28 AM 

TRAVERSE CITY - Norman Hall, age 99, died Aug. 7 at the family cottage in northwest Michigan, with his daughters attending. He came to Midland in 1933, and was employed as a chemical engineer at Dow Chemical Company until retirement. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his brother, Don Hall. He was married 68 years to Betty Hall, who died this past January. Their son, David William Hall, died at the age of 40. His surviving family include daughters Carolyn Hall and Dorothy (Cary) Lewis, daughter-in-law Toni Hathaway, grandsons Brent and Loren Hsieh, Nathan (Summer) Lewis, Jeremy Hall, and great-grandson, Alexander Lewis.


 


 

Opal Lee Delsigne

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Other deaths

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

Other deaths Charles H. Gaigalas, 88, of St. Clair Shores, Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores 


 


 

PETER SPURCK

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

SPURCK, PETER; age 84; of Rochester Hills; August 13, 2009.


 


 

Parker-Frank, Laverne W. *

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Patricia Lynn Scott *

59, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., formerly of Lansing, died Aug. 7. Services have been held. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.


 


 

Peter O. Gilmette

Friday, August 14, 2009 6:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Peter O. Gilmette, 93, Riggsville, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009 at Hospice House of Cheboygan. Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., with a Scripture Service be­ginning at 7 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Funeral Home. Rev. Paul Megge will officiate and burial will be at St. Clement Cemetery in Pellston. Read more HERE in Friday's Tribune.  


 


 

Phyllis Barnefiher, 90

Phyllis Barnefiher, 90, passed away July 30, 2009, at her home. This is the same home in which she was born on March 31, 1919, to Guy Alphonso Ingalls and Viola Mae (Lucas) Ingalls.


 


 

Phyllis M. Haas

Friday, August 14, 2009 10:08 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

  Phyllis M. Haas, 79 of North Adams, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale. She was born on April 28, 1930 in Pittsford to Charlie G. and Geraldine (Hinkley) Calkins. She married Harry R. Haas on Feb. 8, 1948 in Pittsford, and he survives. Phyllis lived her early life in the Pittsford area and then she lived in the Addison and North Adams area for many years. She graduated from Pittsford High School in 1947. She was formerly employed at the Addison Telephone Company, Dr. Kelly’s Veterinarian Clinic, former secretary at Addison High School and then a secretary at Lee Stamping in Addison. She was a former member of the Lady Elks of Hillsdale, member of Hudson American Legion Auxiliary and former member of the Sweet Adelines of Adrian and Coldwater. Surviving besides her husband Harry are one daughter, LuAnn Bowers of Adrian, one son Charlie Haas of North Adams, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charlie Calkins, Jr. and Verlin Calkins. Cremation will take place. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison.Burial of her ashes will take place at Aldrich Cemetery, Somerset Township, Hillsdale County at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Addison Fire Department or to the Addison United Church. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com  


 


 

RAYMOND V. CAPERTON DECKER Raymond V. Caperton, age 71, of Decker, died suddenly of cancer, Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Marlette Hospice Residence in Marlette. He has lived in Decker since 1992 and was previously from the Detroit area. He was born April 27, 1938 in Detroit, the son to the late Henry & Estelle (May) Caperton. He married Ila Kalamick July 1, 1961 in Detroit, she preceded him in death October 27, 1999. Raymond worked has a Grinder for Ford Motor Company for 36 years, retiring in 2000. He is survived by two sons, David (Catherine) Caperton of Roseville and Donald (Regina) Caperton of Livonia; one daughter, Sherry (Patrick) Delacourt of Bad Axe; two brothers, Richard of New Heaven and Patrick of Melvindale; three sisters, Martha of Lincoln Park, Loretta of Allen Park and Estelle of Indiana; four grandchildren, Natalie, Danielle, Shawn and BenJamin. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers, Howard, Ronald, Ralph and William. Funeral serviceswere held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, with Pastor Douglas Richardson officiating. Cremation followed the service at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Memorials may be donated to United Hospice Service. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette, Michigan (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com

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REV. WILLIAM F., S.J. KING

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:32 AM 

KING, REV. WILLIAM F., S.J.; August 20, 2009; age 83. 


 


 

ROMMEL C. "MEL" MCDOUGAL II

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

MCDOUGAL II, ROMMEL C. "MEL"; age 28; passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. 


 


 

RUTH P. MAITLAND

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

MAITLAND, RUTH P.; age 81; of Commerce Twp.; died August 18, 2009. 


 


 

Renita Burns, 58

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:08 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Renita K. Burns, 58, of Grand Haven, formerly of Holland, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at her home. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Holland. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home in Grand Haven.


 


 

Renita K. Burns

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Richard H. Schneider

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:27 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard Henry Schneider, 72, passed away August 9, 2009. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. with final visitation at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Lafayette St. in South Lyon. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Robert C. Woods

Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:52 AM 

Robert C. Woods, 64, of Midland, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. 


 


 

Robert H. Shepard, 81

Robert H. Shepard, 81, of East Jordan, died on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. 


 


 

Robert J. Brownridge *

90, of Breckenridge, retired General Motors Corp. employee, died Thursday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel.


 


 

Robert J. Roskey

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Robert Raymond Kusibabb

• Robert Raymond Kusibab, 78, of Wellston, died Monday, Aug. 17. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Robyn G. Deck

Friday, August 14, 2009 10:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

  Robyn G. Deck, 51, of Somerset Twp. passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 at her home. She was born Sept. 5, 1957 in Jackson to Robert and Joyce (Curtis) Loughlin. She was married Aug. 4, 1995 to David S. Deck and he survives. Robyn was a Nurse and loved flowers and gardening. Surviving besides her husband David, is a daughter, Caitlyn Deck of Somerset Township; a son, Gabriel Gallias of San Diego, Calif.; her mother Joyce Barrett of Somerset Center; three brothers, Shawn Loughlin of Jackson, Kim Loughlin of Somerset Center and Todd (Vanessa) Barrett of Jonesville; and several nieces and nephews. Robyn was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services for Robyn G. Deck will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation from until time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Greater Hillsdale Human Society. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Ronald Alan Sanderson

Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:28 AM 

Ronald Alan Sanderson, 74, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at Heartland Home Care Center. 


 


 

Ronald Brilley, 62

Ronald Brilley, 62, of Alanson and formerly of East Jordan, died Aug. 20, 2009, at Tendercare of Cheboygan. 


 


 

Rose A. Bame

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 3:35 AM - Mark Spencley

Rose A. (Cool) Bame, 96, Cheboygan, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, Larson Hall. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug.17, 2009 at the Christian Fu neral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Megge will officiate, with burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.  


 


 

Ruth Edna (Zappa) Bridge

Monday, August 17, 2009 11:33 AM 

Ruth Edna (Zappa) Bridge, 80, of Midland, and Scottsdale, Ariz., died peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 16, 2009, with her loving husband and family nearby.


 


 

Saginaw, Bay City death notices

Monday, August 17, 2009 8:04 AM 

Pastor John Bruce Fowler Jr., 55, formerly of Bay City, died Aug. 12, 2009.


 


 

Schoenrock, Delores M. "Dee" *

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Shanen Mary Osterman

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

Shanen Mary Osterman Shanen Mary Osterman, 42, formerly of Clinton Township, passed away June 11, 2009, in Cedar Springs, Ark., from an auto accident. She is survived by her father, Richard, and his wife, Cathy; siblings Christopher (Ericka), Stephanie and Amy, all of Mich.; children Ashley Betham of Mich., Alexus and Tyler Shook of Ark., and partner Tammy Shook of Ark. A memorial service will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church, Clinton Township, Mich., on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow in the social hall.


 


 

Shawn Thomas Winston Eagen

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

Shawn Thomas Winston Eagen Shawn Thomas Winston Eagen, age 43, of Washington, Mich., passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 19, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Shelly, his son Matthew, brothers, Kerry (Debbie) and Michael (Barb); sisters, Sheila (Jim) Pyne, Kathleen Eagen, Kelly deJong, Sharon (Rick) Parent and Shannon (Sean) Gallaway. He is also survived by a large extended family from the Windsor area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalind and Winston Eagen. Visitation will be held Friday 5- 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Township) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heinz Z. Prechter Bi-Polar Research Fund are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Sister Antoinette Ruedisueli, IHM Jan. 21, 1925-Aug. 16, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:44 AM 

MONROE, Mich. - Sister Antoinette Ruedisueli, IHM, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 16, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.


 


 

Sister Ruedisueli, O.P.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:13 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Sister Loretta Ruedisueli, formerly known as Sister Louis Virginia Ruedisueli, died Aug. 16, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center. She was 97 years of age and in the 76th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Loretta was born in Detroit, Mich., to Louis and Laura (Mahlmeister) Ruedisueli. Sister graduated from St. Catherine High School in Detroit, Mich., and received a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in English and a Master of Teaching Degree in Education, both from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, Mich. Sister spent 35 years ministering in education in Chicago, Ill.; Grafton, W.Va.; St. Joseph, Flint, Detroit, Adrian and Owosso, Mich. She was Principal at St. Lawrence in Chicago for four years. Sister was Archivist for the Adrian Dominican Congregation from 1969 to 1974. She was Secretary and Bookkeeper for four years at St. Gabriel Rectory in Detroit and 13 years at St. Suzanne in Detroit. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2002. Sister Loretta is survived by loving nieces and nephews. Visitation is from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in the Rose Room of the Dominican Life Center, followed by Vigil Prayer at 7 p.m. in St. Catherine Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel  at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Burial will be in the Congregation cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221.


 


 

Spencer T. Hamilton 1970 - 2009 Spencer T. Hamilton, 38, Port Huron, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009. He was born in Marion, Ind. on October 26, 1970, the son of Richard L. and Erma D. (Robinson) Hamilton and graduated from Laker High School in 1989. Spencer worked for Lear Industries for several years in Port Huron, until 2004. He currently worked as a delivery driver with an expediting delivery service. He enjoyed studying history, reading, wildlife and NFL football. He is survived by his parents, Richard L. "Dick" and Erma D. Hamilton, Pigeon; brother, Brent Shears, Cass City; nephew, Matthew Shears, Pigeon; several aunts, uncles and cousins; co-worker, Efrain Rodriguez and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elizabeth and Eathan Robinson and Eliizabeth and Floyd Hamilton. Services will be private. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon.

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Sr. Julia McCarty, O.P.

Friday, August 21, 2009 10:21 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Sr. Julia McCarty, age 88, of Adrian died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at the Dominican Life Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Home-Adrian.


 


 

Stookey, Ellois M. "Lois" *

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Terry L. Theisen

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

Terry L. Theisen Terry L. Theisen, age 47, of Clinton Township, Mich., passed away suddenly August 19, 2009. She was born May 22, 1962, in Mount Clemens. Beloved wife of Jay for 20 cherished years. Loving mother of Rachel and Michael White, Whitney, Lauren and Shelby Theisen. Proud grandmother of Andrew and Michaela. Adored daughter of Dorothy Barr and the late Terrence McKernan. Dear sister of Thomas (Kris) McKernan, Colleen (Bill) Streetman, Mary (Rick) Leja, and Kathleen (Mike) Staran. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Terry will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother and friend. She lived life to the fullest and always had a smile on her face. She loved her children above all else and was a loving and accepting friend to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by everyone. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway, (16 Mile Road). Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Tonya Anne Morse

Friday, August 14, 2009 10:07 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

  Tonya Anne Morse, 48, of Ft. Collins, Colorado, died of complications resulting from severe brain trauma on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Pathways Hospice in Loveland, Colorado. She was born May 21, 1960, in Adrian. A memorial service for Tonya will be held at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, with Father Richard Eberle officiating. Interment will follow in Sand Creek Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the day of the service.  


 


 

Travis Edward Schnepp

Travis Edward Schnepp went to be with his Lord and Savior. 


 


 

Troglen, Patricia Leigh *

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Vasiliki Karakitsos

Vasiliki Karakitsos East Lansing Born January 7, 1911 in Mavrikion, Arkadia, Greece, Vasiliki, mother, grandmother, and beloved wife fondly called Daskala (Teacher), passed away quietly surrounded by family members at her side on August 20, 2009 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her parents Konstantina and Panayoti Kopita; husband Demetrios; and son Aristomenes Karakitsos. Surviving are her son Dr. John (Coleen) Karakitsos and her grandsons Dimitri and Manny, her sisters Efstratia Janis, Mina (Ted) Gallas, and her nephews Dr. Mennen Gallas (Stacy), and James Gallas, Dr. George Politis (Rita), Dr. Eugenia Politis, Anne Politis and Demetri Politis, and niece Dr. Eugenia Kopita, and sister-in-law Pota Kopita. Mrs. Karakitsos emigrated with her husband to the United States in 1963 to help her sister Efstratia in the Coney Island restaurant after their son's death and lived in Port Huron until they retired to live in Lansing with their son and daughter-in-law, taking great pleasure in helping them care for their grandsons. They were her greatest joy, never raising her voice to them and spoiling them with food and attention, not to mention the occasional $20 bill. Her unfailing good humor, wonderful stories, and warm affection will be greatly missed by all who know her. She was a fabulous cook and her homemade bread was legend. She always made an extra loaf on bake days for the church she loved. Family visitation will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing, from 2-4 Sunday afternoon and 6-8 Sunday evening with a Trisiagon Service at 7:30 p.m. The Greek Orthodox funeral service will be conducted on August 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. by Father Mark Sietsema at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in memory of Mrs. Karakitsos.


 


 

Violet L. Finkey

Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:38 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Violet L.Finkey, age 88, of Colon, passed away Wednesday,Aug. 19, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis. Violet was born Aug. 10, 1921, inChicago, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mae (Boss)Page. Violet had lived most all of her life in the Colon area, and was a member of theColon Baptist Church. On Nov. 22, 1950, she married Eugene H. Finkey in Colon. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2008. Violet had been employed at Kmart in Sturgis, and also had worked in food service for Colon schools. She is survived by a son, Mark E. Finkey of Colon; a daughter, Martha (Tony)Lash of Union Grove, Wis.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois M. Krantz, on Aug. 5, 1992; and a sister, hazel Utley. The family will receive relatives and friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Violet L. Finkey will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Mr.David J. Farrell officiating. Interment will follow at Lakesde Cemetery in Colon. If desired, the family suggests memorials be made in Violet’s memory to the Colon Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.


 


 

WILLIE JEAN "JEAN O" LOVE

Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:11 AM 

LOVE, WILLIE JEAN "JEAN O"; age 56; passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009; at University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor. 


 


 

Wallace E. Jersey

Wallace E. Jersey, 85, died Aug. 17 in Zeeland. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Warren E. Mastenbrook

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Wesley J. Murdoch 1918 - 2009 Wesley John Murdoch, 90, McKinley Township, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side in the Murdoch family home where he was born and lived throughout his lifetime. He was born in McKinley Township on September 7, 1918, to John Stanley and Ida (Helferich) Murdoch. On January 3, 1942 he married Leatha J. Buschlen at Winsor Evangelical Church, Pigeon. Wes was a faithful, very active lifelong member of Hayes United Methodist Church. He graduated from Pigeon High School in 1936. He was very instrumental in the consolidation of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port (Laker) High School and served on the school board for 17 years. He was an avid Laker High School sports fan, and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, at both home and away games. Wes also served on the Land Bank Board and was a member of the Farm Bureau for 47 years. He farmed throughout his lifetime. He was an avid hunter and fishermanand loved to spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Leatha; one son, Orlin (Marty) Murdoch, Bay Port; four daughters, Gloria (John) Stalter, Bay Port, June (Terry) Sturm, Pigeon, Joyce Starkweather, Essexville and Kathy (Steve) Dubs, Pigeon; 12 grandchildren, Mark (Robyn) Murdoch, Jennifer (Casey) Turner, Tracy Murdoch, Alan (Rhonda) Stalter, Andrew (Michelle) Stalter, Robin Sturm, Kimberly Sturm, Chad (Lisa) Sturm, Scott Starkweather, Kevin Starkweather, Kristin Dubs and Rebecca (Drew) Gokey and eight great-grandchildren, Braden and Justin Murdoch, Katie and Jack Turner, Cole and Alexandra Stalter and Isaac and Adison Sturm. He was preceded in death by a teenage brother, Maurice and an infant sister, Ruth. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Hayes United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Doug Mater, pastor, officiating. Burial took place in the Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hayes United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon.

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William H. 'Bill' Baker, 77

William "Bill" Baker, 77, of Walloon Lake and Orlando, Fla., died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey.


 


 

William H. Shoobridge

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:52 AM 

William H. Shoobridge William H. Shoobridge, age 87, of Lewiston, Mich., and formerly of Macomb Township, died peacefully on August 15, 2009, after a long illness. Bill was born May 15, 1922, in Warren, Mich., to James Shoobridge and Dora Wuerges. He was one of 10 children. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II earning the Purple Heart. On September 16, 1950, he married Helen Jackson. Bill was a test driver at the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township until 1956, then at Ford Proving Grounds in Romeo until he retired after 31 years. Bill and Helen enjoyed raising vegetables and going to the Eastern Market while living in Macomb Township. They moved to Lewiston in 1996. Everyone who knew Bill is going to miss his beautiful smile. He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen; seven children, Dennis, Dan of Columbus, Mich., Sue (Greg) Kowalski of Shelby Township, Pat Parshall of Sterling Heights, Bill, Anne of Clinton Township, Mary (Ed) Swadish of Milford; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his brother, Robert as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass to celebrate Bill's life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Church, 44633 Utica Road (south of M-59), Utica, Mich. Memorial contributions may be directed to Anti Cruelty to Animals or Hospice of Michigan. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com.


 


 

William L. Owens *

46, of Charlotte, carpenter, died Aug. 12 as the result of an automobile accident. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday at Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by River Rest & Sunset Hills Cemeteries, Flint. 


 


 

William and #147;Bill and #148; G. Miller Nov. 18, 1947-Aug. 17, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:41 PM 

William "Bill" G. Miller, age 61 of Temperance, MI, died Monday, August 17, 2009 in his home. 


 


 

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