Sunday, September 27, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 9/27/09


 


 


 

ALLENE VALENCIA

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

VALENCIA, ALLENE; graced this earth from October 25, 1929 to September 10, 2009. 


 


 

Andrea M. Dundore *

65, of St. Johns, Christian school teacher, died Thursday. Services 4:30 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Bernard Dale Crozier

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Berniece Ann Sharpe

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:20 PM

Berniece Ann Sharpe, 85, of Midland, died Monday morning, Sept. 21, 2009, at MidMichigan Stratford Village. 


 


 

Betty J. Robinson *

86, of Okemos, formerly of Lakeland, Fla., died Thursday. Graveside services Monday at Florida National Cemetery. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. 


 


 

Betty Lou Cummins

Sunday, September 27, 2009 6:47 AM 

Oct. 5, 1927-Sept. 24, 2009 Betty Lou Cummins, 81, of Edmore passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. 


 


 

Betty Wegner

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:50 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Betty Wegner, age 71, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, 2009, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis. 


 


 

Bob Karaptian

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Bob Karaptian, 71 , of Jonesville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Hillsdale. He was born Sept. 25, 1937, in Detroit to Andrew and Stella (Crom) Karaptian, she survives in Jerome. Bob married Rose Marie Meusling on June 20, 1959, and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob retired from Hayes Albion of Jackson after a career as an industrial electrician. After retirement, he founded Bloomer Bob’s Greenhouses. Bob attended Michigan State University and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Surviving besides his wife Rose Marie and mother Stella are children, Rory (Sindy) of Boyne City, Mike (Sherri) of Jonesville, Scott (Chris) of Kalamazoo and Cheryl (Michael) Taylor of Shelby; nine grandchildren; siblings, Patricia (Joseph) Caurdy of Saline, Sharon Karaptian of Arizona and Ron Karaptian of Wyandotte. A mass of Christian burial for Bob Karaptian will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Catholic Church at Clark Lake with Fr. Lehr Barkenquest officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Somerset Center Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Bulletin: Margaret Coffin

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:07 PM 

MRS. MARGARET COFFIN, 65, of Waters, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. 


 


 

CATHERINE "Babe" BUHL

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

BUHL, CATHERINE "Babe"; of Clarkston, formerly Philadelphia; September 25, 2009; age 69. 


 


 

CATHERINE E. SHEAHAN

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

SHEAHAN, CATHERINE E.; September 23, 2009. Beloved wife of John J., Sr. for 60 years; dear mother of Elizabeth Hehl and son-in-law Joseph, and John J., Jr. and daughter-in-law Susan; grandmother of Catherine Hehl, Jessica E. Sheahan, and Jonathan J. Sheahan.


 


 

CHARLES C. CHEATHAM

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

CHEATHAM, CHARLES C.; September 18, 2009. Attorney at Law. Beloved husband of Janet; dear father of Bradley, Brian (Lenise), Carol (Richard), and Christopher (Annemarie); also survived by ten grandchildren; brother of Edward. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church, 529 Hendrie Blvd., Royal Oak.


 


 

Carl Aussicker, 90

Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Carl Henry Aussicker, 90, of Hudsonville, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Sheldon Woods in Hudsonville. No services are scheduled.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. 


 


 

Charles A. Berry

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:51 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles A. Berry, 86, of Marshall, died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. Mr. Berry was born on March 6, 1923, in Shamokin, Pa., to Charles G. and Della (Lahr) Berry. He served in the US Army during World War II, and was honorability discharged in 1943. On March 7, 1947, he married Iona Marie Fox. She preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1984. Mr. Berry worked as a machine operator for the Eaton Corporation for 30 years. He retired Aug. 1, 1981. Mr. Berry was an avid harness racer, and enjoyed racing his horses at all the local tracks throughout Michigan and Indiana. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and football. Mr. Berry enjoyed spending time with his friends at the local coffee stops, but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, June (Rick) Wisel of White Pigeon, Charles H. (Judy) Berry of Battle Creek, Dennis Berry of Kalamazoo, and Patricia (Larry) Thorp of Ionia. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and five siblings. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home and Cremation Services from 2-8 p.m. today with family present to greet friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Dwight Gosser officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guest book at www.kempffuneralhome.com  


 


 

Charlotte L. Feeley

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Crusius, Paul Richard *

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Cummins, Mary Joannet

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DEVON D. MILLER

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM

MILLER, DEVON D.; of Ortonville; died September 25, 2009; at 52 years of age. 


 


 

DONNA L. MASSE

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

MASSE, DONNA L.; of Waterford, formerly of Farwell; September 26, 2009; age 79. 


 


 

Dale F. Worley

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:12 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dale F. Worley, 74, Red Oak, Texas, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation is today from 6-8 at the funeral home. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Byrum Funeral Home, with Rev. James Shoenrock officiating. Interment will follow in Red Oak Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Darlene C. Suliin

Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:38 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Darlene C. Suliin, 62, of Ironwood, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at home.


 


 

Darlene S. Baumann

Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:30 AM 

Darlene S. Baumann 


 


 

Darlene Sue Baumann Sept. 11, 1970-Sept. 25, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:59 PM 

Darlene S. Baumann, age 39, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 25. She had been under the care of Mercy Memorial Nursing Center Staff and Hospice.


 


 

Delbert 'Ray' Hubbard

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Dezotell, Lori *

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Dilling, Robert G. *

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Dola Mercer Kleinhardt

Dola Mercer Kleinhardt, age 87, of Clare, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at MidMichigan Regional Medical Center"Midland.


 


 

Donald R. 'Donnie' Beck

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Donald R. “Donnie” Beck, 41, of rural Camden (Lake Diane), died unexptectedly of an apparent heart attack Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, while visiting the home of his sister in Carlsbad, Calif. Donnie was born June 12, 1968, in San Diego, Calif. Memorial services will be 5 p.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church, Montpelier, Ohio, with the Rev. Darold Beck officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Service arrangements are by Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home, 335 Empire St., Montpelier, Ohio 43543.  


 


 

Dorothy Ann Chartrand

Dorothy Ann Chartrand, 78, beloved wife of 59 years to Warren F. Chartrand (predeceased May 28, 2009), mother of Diane Chartrand and Denise Catherine Martin (predeceased), grandmother of David (Elizabeth), Heather, Christopher (Dawn), great-grandmother to Hunter.


 


 

Douglas A. Marsh

Monday, September 21, 2009 10:11 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Douglas A. Marsh, 88, Cheboygan, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at the home of his daughter, with whom he lived. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 from 4-6 pm at the Christian Funeral Home. A private family graveside service with military honors will be held. A luncheon will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at the Community of Christ Church (corner of M-33 and South River Road). All are invited. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Dr. Charles N. Pappas

Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:21 AM

Dr. Charles N. Pappas. Beloved husband of 64 years of Sydell Pappas. Cherished father of Norman (Susie) Pappas, Edward (Laurie) Pappas and Richard (Pam) Pappas. Loving grandfather of Leslie (Nathaniel) Ungar, Daniel Pappas, Amy Pappas, Gregory (Osnat) Gafni-Pappas, Steven Pappas, Brian (Debbie) Pappas, Lisa Pappas and Dana Pappas. Proud great-grandfather of Tehila Ungar and Aya Gafni-Pappas. Dear brother of Helen (the late Robert) Klein, George (Bernice) Pappas, the late James (the late Shirley) Pappas and the late Paul Pappas. Brother-in-law of Lloyd and Rita Sheinberg and Lynn Pappas.


 


 

Dr. Wesley D. Bonds Jr.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:08 AM 

Dr. Wesley D. Bonds Jr., 66, of Cullowhee, N.C., died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009.


 


 

Dwight O. Southworth Aug. 6, 1914-Sept. 22, 2009

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:35 PM

Dwight O. Southworth, age 95, passed away Tuesday at Carolina House Claire Bridge in Bluffton, SC. 


 


 

EDITH "ESTHER" WYWIEROWSKI

Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:31 AM 

WYWIEROWSKI, EDITH "ESTHER"; age 84; of White Lake; passed away on September 24, 2009. 


 


 

ELIZABETH J. McCLARY

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

McCLARY, ELIZABETH J.; age 93; of Berkley and previously of Royal Oak; passed away September 25, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield.


 


 

Earl B. Avery

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Earl Roberts, Jr.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

It's been 6 years since my husband, son, friend, and Papa Earl Roberts, Jr. has passed. 


 


 

Eleanor Spotts *

85, of Charlotte, died Wednesday. Services have been held. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. 


 


 

Elizabeth 'Betty' Jackson

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Elizabeth Ann Link Jan.19, 1923-Aug.18, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:41 AM 

Elizabeth Ann Link, age 86, of Novi passed away at 4:39 pm, Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Medilodge of Monroe. 


 


 

Elizabeth J. Cleland

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Elizabeth J. Cleland, age 90 of Ann Arbor, died Sept. 17, 2009, at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor. Burial has taken place at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind., under the direction of Hahn Funeral Home, Mishiwaka, Ind. Local arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.


 


 

Elizabeth and #147;Betty and #148; Brennan Sept. 23, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:25 AM 

Elizabeth (Betty) Brennan, 95, died Wednesday. 


 


 

Emil H. Gillette "Gil"

Emil "Gil" H. Gillette Leslie Passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009 at the age of 94. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Helen, three daughters, JoAnne Gillette, Carol (Bruce) Curtiss, Sandra Craft, two grandchildren, Chad (Julie) and Jeffrey (Mindy) Curtiss, five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Danielle, Dylan, Kylee, and Charlie, one sister, Caroline Norton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Rocky, son-in-law, Earl Craft, and two brothers, Fred and Lester Gillette. Emil loved nature, especially walking, travelling, and sports. He also liked to read and spend time with his family. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the Lansing Hospice, Stoneleigh Residence, 3411 Stoneleigh, Lansing, MI 48910. Arrangements are being handled by the J.C. Adams Funeral Home, Leslie Chapel (517) 589-8216.


 


 

Ernest Johnson, 86

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:52 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ernest Johnson, 86, of Holland, died Thursday, Sept. 17,  2009, in an area care center. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  www.langelandsterenberg.com


 


 

Ethel Iline (Tenney) Fretenborough

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:07 PM 

Mrs. Ethel Iline (Tenney) Fretenborough, 83, of Gaylord died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. She was born May 8, 1926, in Upshur County, W.Va., and had lived in Gaylord the past 31 years. She and her husband owned Fretenborough Upholstery.


 


 

Eugene Peter Varalli

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:16 AM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- Eugene Peter Varalli, 83, a longtime Gile resident, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, where he had resided for the past nine years. 


 


 

Eugene Sumner Hyde *

86, of Lansing, truck driver, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. Monday at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home. 


 


 

Evelyn I. Pennell

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Evelyn I. Pennell, 102, passed away, Sept. 22, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Evelyn Pennell

Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:20 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Evelyn Pennell of Cheboygan and Adrian passed away Sept. 20, 2009. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the St. Thomas Church discretionary fund used for those in need, or a charity of choice. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.


 


 

Flora M. Donne (Colabrese) *

81, of Lansing, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, retired Garrifeld Heights Schools teacher, died Thursday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home.


 


 

Florence O. Schneider *

85, of Delta Township, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel.


 


 

Fox Jr., Bill L. *

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Francis J. 'Timer' Vogler

Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:01 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Francis Joseph “Timer” Vogler, age 79, of Vicksburg, died Wednesday Sept. 23, 2009, at his home with his wife of 54 years at his side.  He was born in St. Louis, Mo. on June 8, 1930, one of 11 children born to Ernest Ludwig and Pearl Avis (Moore) Vogler.  He was a graduate of Normandy High School and later attended St. Louis University.  Timer served with the U.S. Army in Japan and Korea and was awarded the United Nations Service Medal. Timer worked in the family business known as Vogler Excavating and later worked building Lutheran churches around the country.  He later retired from Simpson Paper Company in 1990.   Timer was married to Marion Taucher on Jan. 22, 1955 in St. Englebert Catholic Church in St. Louis.  They continued to reside in St. Louis until moving to Mendon in 1966, and to Vicksburg in 2001.  He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and working on his family’s genealogy. Timer is survived by his wife, Marion;  seven children, Debra Christiansen (William) of Schoolcraft, Mark Louis Vogler of Three Rivers, Joseph Allen Vogler (Ki Ran) of Mendon, John Anthony Vogler (Leslie) of Mendon, Steven Henry Vogler (Jeanine) of Cutlerville, Susan Elizabeth Sirna (Gregory) of Centreville, and Tony Michael Vogler (Stacy) of Wolverine Lake; twelve grandchildren;  three sisters, Delores Rich (Warren) of Chesterfield, Mo., Mary Roots of Foristell, Mo., and Sally Stroer of Arlington, Texas ; two brothers, Herbert Vogler of Lady Lake, Fla., and Fred Vogler of Florissant, Mo.; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Vogler and Ernestine Tull; three brothers, Warren Vogler, Henry Vogler, and Ernest Vogler, Jr.; a son-in-law, Dr. Jack Scobey; and a nephew killed in Vietnam, Gregory Vogler. The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, where the Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m.  The funeral mass will be 11 a.m. on Monday, Sep. 28, 2009, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon with Rev. James Vinh Le  officiating.  Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to either Hospice of Southwest Michigan, or to the West Michigan Cancer Center.  Online register is available and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com  


 


 

Frank (Sonny) Yavorsky June 4, 1932-Sept. 25, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:59 PM 

Frank and #147;Sonny and #148; Yavorsky Jr., age 77 of Monroe, died September 25, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

Frank Yavorsky Sept. 25, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:25 AM

Frank Yavorsky, 77, of Monroe died Friday afternoon at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrrangements are pending with the Allore Funeral Home. 


 


 

Gail L. Dugas

Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:04 AM 

Gail L. Dugas Gail L. Dugas, age 59, of Harrison Township, passed away September 25, 2009 at home surrounded by her family and close friends. Mrs. Dugas was employed as a letter carrier at the Troy Post Office for 23 years. She enjoyed boating, gardening, homemaking, and was an excellent hostess. Beloved wife of David. Dear mother of Chantal Rea, Thomas (Melissa) Delisle, Michele (David) Britton and Philip (Tonja) Dugas. Beloved daughter of the late June and Ralph Rea. Dear sister of Thomas (Sandy) Stong and the late Gerald and Richard Stong. Five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation Sunday 3 p.m. until time of service at 7:30 p.m., Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home on Monday, arriving at 12:30 p.m. to depart in procession at 1 p.m. for committal and burial at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery. Friends may share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com


 


 

Gary Lee Taylor

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Geneva M. Harmon

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Gerald (Jerry) Verbrugge

Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:08 AM

Gerald (Jerry) Verbrugge, 67, of Saint Cloud, Fla., previously from Saginaw, Montrose and Sanford, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, after a short illness while visiting family in Michigan. 


 


 

Gertrude Wallace

Gertrude Wallace of Buchanan, formerly of Ludington, died Sept. 23, 2009 at the Buchanan Meadows in Buchanan. She was born Jan. 28, 1915 in Chicago to the late Alex and Mary Csepregi. She married Char...


 


 

Glenn A. Syers *

79, of Williamston, retired Fisher Body welder, died Friday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel.


 


 

Gloria Pendergrass, 62

Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gloria Florence Pendergrass, 62, of Fennville, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at her home. Private services will be held. Arrangements by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes Inc.  


 


 

Gloria Severance, 76

Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:25 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gloria Severance, 76, of Holland, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements will be announced by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes in Grand Rapids.


 


 

Gordon Nehm

Gordon Nehm, 75, of Pentwater, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services, Stephens Funeral Home in Scottvi...


 


 

HAROLD W. LONGYEAR, M.D.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

LONGYEAR, HAROLD W., M.D.; age 95; died September 15, 2009, at his Glen Arbor home. 


 


 

Hall, Mae "Pearl" *

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Harold E. Hallam

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:07 PM 

Mr. Harold E. Hallam, 89, of Vanderbilt died at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. Mr. Hallam was born in Michigan on Jan. 6, 1920. He had lived in Alden for a number of years before moving to Vanderbilt in 2002. He had worked for Wayne Wire in Kalkaska.


 


 

Hazel M. Brooks

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:14 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Hazel M. Brooks, 87, Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at her home after a long illness with her husband, Lewis, by her side. A memorial service will be held in the near future. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Helen E. Branion June 16, 1922-Sept. 23, 2009

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:36 PM

Helen E. Branion, 87, of Dearborn formerly of Monroe died Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at home. 


 


 

Helen K. McLatcher

Helen K. McLatcher, age 85 of Gladwin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. 


 


 

Helen M. (Welling) Sharrow

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:07 PM 

Mrs. Helen M. (Welling) Sharrow, 94, of Gaylord died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at the home of her granddaughter, Sue, in Lachine. Mrs. Sharrow was born in Mio on May 3, 1915, the daughter of Claude and Margaret (Galbraith) Deyarmond. 


 


 

Howard Sr., Robert K. *

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Irwin S. Ogden

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Irwin Spencer Ogden, 99, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at his home in Midland. He was born June 23, 1909 in Marine City to the late David and Minnie Ogden, the youngest of five children. A memorial service was held at Cleveland Manor in Midland on June 20, 2009. Burial will be Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cheboygan at 11 a.m. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Isabel J.Abbs

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Isabel J. Abbs, age 97, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born Aug. 19, 1912, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Davis) Burg. On Dec. 12, 1931, in Sturgis, she married Carlisle E. Abbs. He preceded her in death in 1993. Isabel was a homemaker and had worked for a short time at the Wood Motel in Sturgis. She enjoyed “being on the go,” her animals, and especially loved children and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are three sons, Jack (Sarah) Abbs, Jerry (Imadean) Abbs, and Doug (Cathi) Abbs all of Sturgis; seven grandchildren, Timothy Abbs, Mark Abbs, James Abbs, Deborah Owsley, Patricia Abbs, Steven Abbs and Tiffany Abbs; two step-grandchildren: Greg and Nick West, and 13 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Norman, and infant sister, Genevieve. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Isabel J. Abbs will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Mr. Dan Coulson officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggest memorial donations be directed to Pet Haven. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

JOAN V. MARSHALL

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

MARSHALL, JOAN V.; age 87; of Howell; passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. 


 


 

JOHN M. MURPHY

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

MURPHY, JOHN M.; of Waterford; September 25, 2009; age 64.


 


 

Jack Nickerson

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James E. White

Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:46 PM

James E. White, 77, of Midland, died Wednesday night, Sept. 23, 2009, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. 


 


 

James Edward Dunlap

James Edward Dunlap Crosby, Texas Age 49, passed away at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expwy., Texas City, Texas 77591. Mr. Dunlap was born February 18, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan. He worked in transportation for the Siemens Company. Survivors include his father Richard Dunlap; mother Delores "Dee" Ewing and husband Al of Crosby, Texas; children: Jake, Jamie and Jimmy; step-children Melinda and Jessie; brother Rick Dunlap; sister Kay Becker; nephews Bryan Dunlap, Jason Kibbey, B. J. Smith, and Michael Dunlap; and special friend Kari Fox.


 


 

James H. Becker *

71, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Eagle, retired educator, died Thursday. Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday at Delta Center Cemetery, Delta Township. 


 


 

James William English *

63, of Delta Township, died Friday. Memorial services 2 p.m. Monday at Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel.


 


 

Janice Kay 'Jan' Schilling

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 2:16 AM 

MILWAUKEE -- Janice Kay "Jan" Schilling, 66, of Milwaukee, and born in Ironwood, Mich., died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009.


 


 

Jeanette M. Sauter

Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:50 AM 

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- Jeanette M. Sauter, 87 of Kingsford, Mich., died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. She died unexpectedly at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids, Minn., due to complications following emergency surgery while visiting family. 


 


 

Jeanne Loree Kipfer

Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:21 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jeanne Loree Kipfer, 79 of Coldwater died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at Community Health Center of Branch County. Mrs. Kipfer was born Aug. 24, 1930 in Bronson, the daughter of Leona D. Snyder. She was a member of the Northview Christian Church and she enjoyed the activities at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility especially bingo and the Red Hats. She also enjoyed doing ceramics.  She graduated from Coldwater High School. She worked at the Coldwater State Home until illness forced her to retire.  Survivors include daughters Joy (Gordon) Porter of Quincy, Gay Lyn (Robert) Scarfo and Kimberlie (Robert) Morrill, both of Coldwater, grandchildren: Aaron and Justin Porter, Angela Madden, Lesli, Elizabeth, Ken and Kathleen Fisher, Robbie, Bryant, Bethany and Joylyn Morrill and six great grandchildren; She was preceded in death by two brothers and her mother. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at the Northview Christian Church, Coldwater with Pastor Jeff Bream officiating. Burial will be at East Gilead Cemetery, Branch County. Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Maple Lawn Medical Care Activities Fund or Northview Christian Church. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.  


 


 

Jennifer Lynn Rich

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Jessica Coleen Weir

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jessica C. Weir (aka Miss Jesse) of Hillsdale, flew away to the Lord, Sept. 17, 2009, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise Idaho. Jessica was born Jan. 24, 1989, in Hillsdale, to Charles and Suzanne (Sanders) Weir. She is survived by her parents and her twin sister, Jacqlyn C. Weir; maternal grandmother, Neva Sanders of Jackson; paternal grandparents, David and Donna Weir of Florissant, Colo. and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her dearly loved Grandpa, Gordon L. Sanders and several aunts and uncles. Jessica was homeschooled and graduated from Clonlara, Ann Arbor. She worked part time at Tractor Supply Company, helped others with their farms, and had a country band. Jessica loved the Lord Jesus Christ, her family, and her friends. She always put others first and would share a smile or kind word with anyone and everyone she would meet. Her number one passion was singing, whether in the barn or playing and performing with a classic country band. She loved farm life and home. She was a wonderful homemaker, whether cooking, canning, or making cheese. Sewing has been a lifelong interest, as was arts and crafts. Leatherwork caught her interest and she was very excited to be getting a business started. Jessica was and still is a light in the hearts of all who knew her. A celebration of Jessica’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Veterans Memorial Building, 875 E. Main St., Montpelier, Ohio. Jeans, boots, and cowboy hats would be SO welcome. Memorial donations may be made in Jessica’s name to the Veterans Memorial or donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be submitted online at www.CloverdaleFuneralHome.com.


 


 

Jessie O. Hoover

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:07 PM 

Mrs. Jessie O. Hoover, 80, of Gaylord died at her home on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Mrs. Hoover was born in Flint Nov. 5, 1928, and moved to the Gaylord area in 2002 from Birch Run.


 


 

Jimmie L. Alberts

Jimmie L. Alberts Lansing Born October 11, 1946, in Lansing; died September 24, 2009, at the age of 62. Jimmie was employed for 29 years at M.S.U. in the Instructional Media Center. He enjoyed camping and loved spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Dian; daughter, Karen Alberts; son, Charles (Tracy) Alberts and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 29, at 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Breslin Cancer Center, 401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing, MI, 48910, in memory of Jimmie Alberts. Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Joey Alaniz, 22,

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joey Alaniz, 22, of Holland, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009.  Services are 11 a.m., Friday, at Fourth Reformed Church, 238 W. 15th St. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com


 


 

John R. Cook

John R. Cook Aged 86, died on Thursday, September 25, 2009. Mr. Cook was born in St. Marys, Ohio, on December 17, 1922. He was one of six children. A twin brother, Tom, died in 1962. His older brother, George, a Circuit Court judge in Kent County, died in 1988. Mr. Cook was a resident of East Lansing for 58 years. A veteran of WWII, he served with the Signal Corps, most of the time in New Delhi, India. He received a BA in Speech and Theater, and an MA in English from the University of Michigan where he won two Avery Hopwood awards for playwriting in 1947. He was retired from the Michigan Department of Public Health where he was Director of Public Information for some 30 years. He was a volunteer for many years with the Talking Book program at MSU, the Michigan Red Cross, the Listening Ear program and the Medical Library at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Justine, and two daughters, Kathy Cook of Chicago, Illinois and Jennifer Cook of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Details of the memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society , 3100 West Rd., Bldg B-STE 100, East Lansing, MI 48823, or Hospice Advantage, 801 S. Waverly Rd., Lansing, MI 48917. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Josephine Marie Brown

Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Josephine Marie Brown, 87, of Moscow, Mich., passed away early Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2009, at the Buchanan Meadows Assisted Living Center in Buchanan, Mich. She was born May 12, 1922, in Moscow, Mich., to Hugh and Margaret Morgan Brown. She graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit and enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. She was a Lieutenant Junior Grade. After leaving the Navy she practiced her profession mostly as a private duty nurse in Chicago. She retired in the mid 80’s and joined her sister, Eleanor, in Moscow at their childhood home. She cared for her sister and brothers, Hugh and Robert through extended illnesses. She was preceded in death by her sister and four brothers. There are no immediate descendants. A graveside service will be held in the Rice Cemetery in Moscow, Mich. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society.


 


 

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Joshua McBride, 23

Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:23 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Private Second Class Joshua McBride, 23, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Hawaii. Arrangements will be announced by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St.   


 


 

Joyce I. Houghtlen

Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:20 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joyce I. Houghtlen 81, of Quincy, formerly of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at her daughters home, while fighting her illness.  She was born Sept. 1, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Helen Mehle. She worked several years at the Fix It Shop on Sylvania Ave. After retiring, she and her loving husband Charlie moved to Quincy to spend their days fishing and enjoying the outdoors.  Joyce is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Kurt) Klostermeier and Karen Dutridge; grandchildren: Nichole, Randy, Kurtis, Kristian and Todd. Five great grandchildren also survive. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband. We invite family and friends to a memorial gathering Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 from 4 p.m. until funeral services begin at 7 p.m. at the Urbanski Funeral Home, 5055 Secor Road, just North of Laskey, Ohio, (419)-475-5055. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Her love and compassion for her family and friends will be felt within us forever. We miss her very much.  


 


 

KENNETH M. HEARNS

Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:31 AM 

HEARNS, KENNETH M.; of Ortonville; September 25, 2009; at 82 years of age.


 


 

Kenneth Bernard Baushke *

84, of Haslett, died Saturday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. 


 


 

Kim M. Hewett

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Kim M. Hewett, 55, passed away, Sept. 18, 2009, at home. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   


 


 

Kris Stanley Priest Jr.

God's little angel, Kris Stanley Priest Jr., was born on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 and passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center"Midland.


 


 

Kristopher Dan Rodgers, Danny L. Rodgers

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kristopher Dan Rodgers 29, Burr Oak Staff Sergeant Kristopher Dan Rodgers, age 29, of Burr Oak, Mich., and formerly of Howe, Ind., and a graduate of Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Ind., with the class of 1998, was killed Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, while serving his country with the U.S. Army. He was born Dec. 29, 1978 in LaGrange, Ind., a son to Danny and Kathryn (Smith) Rodgers. Kristopher had resided in Howe, Ind., most of his life. On Oct. 2, 1999, he married Selina Schroeder in Three Rivers, Mich. He had served in the U.S. Army for the past eight years. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Kristopher had a true passion and love of football and was a fan of the Chicago Bears and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was also a fan of the Detroit Red Wings and enjoyed food, fishing and playing golf. Kristopher had many interests and hobbies, but his No. 1 concern and love in his life was his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Selina; 4 ½-year-old son, Kaden Dan Rodgers; mother, Kathryn (Dennis) Wiard of Howe, Ind.; step-sister, Rachel Wiard of Sturgis; step-brother Joshua Wiard of Burr Oak; grandmothers,  Vivian Smith of Shipshewana, Ind., and Rose Hinkleman of Adrian, Mich.; mother-in-law, Cheryl (Pat) Evans of Three Rivers; father-in-law, Douglas Schroeder of Burr Oak,; sisters-in-law, Janell (Richie) Ultz of Burr Oak, Hazel (Jacob) Shingledecker of Three Rivers, Jennifer (Jeremy) Palmer of Sturgis, Charity Kurtz of Chicago and Haruka (Jason) Griffith of Green Valley, Ariz. His father; grandfathers, James Smith and Bill Rodgers and brother-in-law, Shaun Reaper preceded him in death. Graveside services, burial of ashes and the honoring of two American heroes, Staff Sergeant Kristopher Dan Rodger and his father Seaman Danny L. Rodgers will take place Saturday, Sept. 26th at 3 p.m. at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak where full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 is handling the arrangements. As a way of saying thank you to the many friends that have given help and support during this most difficult time the Rodgers family invite you to join them for a reception to begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 (a meal will be served from 5-11 p.m.) at the LaGrange American Legion, 100 Industrial Pkwy., LaGrange, Ind. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfunrealhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family. Danny L. Rodgers 23, LaGrange, Ind. Danny L. Rodgers, age 23, of LaGrange, Ind., honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy, died May 19, 1978, in LaGrange County due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Summersville, W. Va., a son to William and Rosemary (Fitzwater) Rodgers. Danny had resided in LaGrange for one year. His early life was spent in the Tecumseh, Mich. area. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Wiard of Howe, Ind.; other, Rose Hinkleman of Adrian, Mich.; two brothers, Bill (Robin) Rodgers of Missouri and Ken Rodgers of Michigan; two sisters, Debbie (Eric) Beaudry of Colorado and Minnie (Jeff) Spreeman of Michigan. Graveside services, burial of ashes and the honoring of two American heroes Seaman Danny L. Rodgers and his son Staff Sergeant Kristopher Dan Rodgers will take place Saturday, Sept. 26th at 3 p.m. at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. Full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, MI 49091 is handling the arrangements. As a way of saying thank you to the many friends that have given help and support during this most difficult time the Rodgers family invite you to join them for a reception to begin at 5 p.m.  Sept. 26 (a meal will be served from 5-11 p.m.) at the LaGrange American Legion, 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange, Ind. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfunrealhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Kyle Patrick O'Berry

Sunday, September 27, 2009 6:47 AM 

Kyle Patrick O'Berry, 66, of Weidman, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25.


 


 

Laurie Lee Hignite

Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:46 PM 

Laurie Lee Hignite, 40, answering the call of the angels, departed this world, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. She passed away in her home. 


 


 

Lawrence J. Merz April 25, 1942-Sept. 17, 2009

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:58 PM 

Lawrence James Merz, 67 years, of Petersburg, MI and formerly of Temperance, died Thursday September 17, 2009 in his home due to a house fire. 


 


 

Leona Alta Smith

Leona Alta Smith Lansing Age 93, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at Stoneleigh Residence Hospice. Born December 7, 1915 in Lansing, daughter of Carl A. and Ara (Otto) Danby. She lived most of her life in the Lansing area graduating from Eastern HS January class of 1935. On June 8, 1935 she married Carlton Smith in Lansing, MI. Leona retired in 1976 from Lansing Community Credit Union as loan officer. Upon retirement they moved to Higgins Lake. She loved to do handicrafts and sharing her work with family and friends. She was a member of Delta Presbyterian Church since 1985. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton (1985); parents; brothers, Orill, Otto and Carl Danby; sister, Mary Ellen Edly; granddaughter, Tisha Smith and great granddaughter, Emily Faith Pawlus. Survivors include sons, Roger (Judy), Frederick (Barbara), Douglas (Barbara); daughter, Vicki (Jerry) Zaikowski; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Pat McGill; sister-in-law, Sally Danby. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2:00 p.m. at Delta Presbyterian Church, 6100 W. Michigan Ave. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice of Lansing, 4052 Legacy Pkwy, Ste. 200, Lansing, MI 48911. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Linda Willard July 5, 1945-Sept. 18, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:41 AM 

Linda Willard, 64, of Petersburg, died Friday Sept. 18, 2009, at her lake home in Dover, Tenn.


 


 

Lorraine Conners

Monday, September 21, 2009 10:13 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lorraine Conners, 95, Topinabee, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, at Tendercare Nursing Home in Cheboygan surrounded by loved ones. Interment has taken place at the Burt-Mullett Cemetery in Topinabee. A memorial service celebrating Lorraine’s life will be announced at a later date. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Lydia Cline March 19, 1925-Sept. 24, 2009

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:36 PM 

Lydia Cline, age 84, of Milan passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2009 at home.


 


 

M. Ethel Luoto

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:23 AM 

LANSING, Mich. -- M. Ethel Luoto, 89, of Lansing, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. 


 


 

MARIA E. CORREA

Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:31 AM 

CORREA, MARIA E.; of Waterford; September 23, 2009; age 50. 


 


 

MARILYN M. CAMPBELL

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

CAMPBELL, MARILYN M.; of Birmingham, MI; passed away September 21, 2009, surrounded by her loved ones. 


 


 

MaDonna L. Connell

Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:40 AM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- MaDonna L. Connell, 63, of 4618 W Sand Hill Rd., Town of Oma, Hurley, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in her home. 


 


 

Margaret Charnley Sept. 23, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:25 AM 

Margaret Charnley, age 92, died Wednesday. 


 


 

Margaret Jean Beachnau *

85, of Palm Desert, Calif., formerly of Lansing, died Sept. 20. Services have been held. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley Mortuary, Palmdale, Calif. 


 


 

Margaret "Marge" Marek

Margaret "Marge" Marek, 91, of Ludington went to be with the Lord on Thursday Sept. 24, 2009 with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 20, 1918 in Ludington, the daughter of Ursula and John Snieg...


 


 

Marian E. Turunen

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:17 AM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- Marian E. Turunen, 88, of Ironwood, Mich., died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Hurley. 


 


 

Marian F. Pierucki

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marian F. “Midge”Pierucki, 84, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon Sept. 22, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis.


 


 

Marian H. Levitte

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Marian 'Midge' Pierucki

Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:59 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marian F. “Midge”Pierucki, 84, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Sept. 1, 1925, in Lima, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold and Retta (Hefner) Lippincott. Midge had resided in Sturgis since 1944 with the exception of 11 years when she lived in Florida. On Dec. 31, 1944, she married Harold “Bob” Pierucki in Alexandria, La. He died March 23, 1997. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl (James) Lung of Sturgis; granddaughter, Patricia (Guy) Sias of Sturgis; three great-grandchildren; one brother, P. William Lippincott of Lima, Ohio; one nephew, Greg (Janine) Douglass of Lima, Ohio and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Jill Pierucki; two brothers, Ray and Ralph Lippincott and two sisters, Donna Keller and Ruth Douglass. There will be no visitation. Graveside services and burial will take place 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331 is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Pierucki’s memory consider the Sturgis Salvation Army, 105 N. Fourth St., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Marie C. Bridson *

87, of Lansing, died Saturday. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. 


 


 

Marie Mackey

Monday, September 21, 2009 1:27 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marie Mackey, 89, Reading, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born June 12, 1920 in Amboy Township to Sherman and Gertrude (Gillette) Miller. She was married June 4, 1940 to J.L. Mackey and he preceded her in death Nov. 8, 2004. Marie resided the majority of her life in Hillsdale County and attended the Camden Missionary Church. Surviving are two children, Shirley (Terry) Gratz and Larry (Pam) Mackey, both of Frontier; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers. Funeral services for Marie Mackey will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Brian Colby officiating. Interment will follow at Frontier Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Camden Missionary Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Marie Savage Oct. 16, 1917-Sept. 20, 2009

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:58 PM 

Marie Savage, 91, of Temperance, died at 11:00 p.m. Sunday at Granby Group Home.


 


 

Marilyn De Maat, 83

Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:26 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marilyn De Maat, age 83, of Douglas, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Grace of Douglas. A private family service will be at Lakeshore Memorial Services.  Chaplain Jim Knight will be 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.


 


 

Marinus Brugman

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marinus Brugman, age 74, of Bedum (Gn), The Netherlands, died Sept. 18, 2009, in Ypsilanti, under the care of St. Joseph Mercy Hospice. A funeral ceremony was held at Marijke Buursink Uitvaartverzorging, Bedum (Gn), The Netherlands. Cremation took place following the service. Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  


 


 

Mark Edward Jones Sept. 11, 1953-Sept. 25, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:59 PM 

Mark Edward Jones, age 56, of Erie, Mich., passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009. 


 


 

Marsha Ann Murphy

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Marsha Ann Murphy *

67, of Ovid, retired Melco Decorating and Furniture employee, died Thursday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owosso. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso.


 


 

Martin "Marty" L. Pnacek

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:20 PM 

Martin "Marty" L. Pnacek, 51, of Midland, died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at his deer camp in Clare. 


 


 

Mary Beth Newsome Feb. 17, 1964-Sept. 18, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:41 AM 

Mary Beth Newsome, age 45 years, of Santiago, Dominican Republic, died Friday, September 18, 2009 in Twin Falls, Idaho in her sister?s home. 


 


 

Mary E. Randolph

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary E. Randolph,  age 62,  of Tecumseh, passed away Sept. 23, 2009. Mary was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Adrian, the daughter of Richard and Ellen (Burkett) Johnson. On Jan. 23, 1965, she married Ralph Randolph in Tecumseh, and he survives.  She worked in the insurance industry for many years and then for the Tecumseh Library, retiring in 1998. Mary was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. Besides her husband Ralph, she is survived by her daughter Malinda (John) Boulton of Allen; mother, Ellen Johnson of Adrian; granddaughter, Lauretta Boulton; brother Richard (Darlene) Johnson of Adrian; sisters, Valerie (Wayne) Gubbe of Tecumseh, Yvonne (Jim) Black of Adrian and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Johnson; son, Douglas Randolph and a sister in law, Barbara Seeburger . Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. David McKinstry officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh.   Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Mary E. Reid

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:26 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mary E. (Betty) Reid, 93, Burt Lake, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at the Northern Michi­gan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at the Burt Lake Christian Church. Pastor Glen McIntyre will officiate. Inurnment will be at Ohioville Cemetery. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune.


 


 

Mary Magdelena Noe, 86

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:55 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mary Magdelena Noe, 86, of Holland, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian of Holland. Visiting will follow the service at the church. Arrangements by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 E. Ninth St.


 


 

Maybert Emma Elizabeth Clark

Monday, September 21, 2009 1:27 AM 

EVANSVILLE, Wis. -- Maybert Emma Elizabeth Clark, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at Evansville Manor with her two daughters at her side. 


 


 

McFadden, Arletta

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Meyers, James A.

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Michael G. Hanning

Monday, September 21, 2009 1:26 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Michael G. Hanning, Jr., 33, of Hillsdale passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, unexpectedly at his home. He was born on Jan. 28, 1976 in Hudson, the son of Michael G. and Margery L. (Lickley) Hanning, Sr. Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting and sports, especially football. He loved his family and is going to be dearly missed. Michael is survived by his sons, Michael and Grayden Hanning of Ransom; his father, Michael Hanning, Sr.; his grandparents, Marion and James Shamplo of Hudson; sisters, Roxanna (Randy) Taylor of Pittsford, Tammy (Rod) Crowe of Hudson, Christine (Ron) Sell of Adrian, Angela (Kevin) Putnam of Ohio, Doreen Evans of Indiana; his girlfriend, Emily Votzke of Hillsdale; and by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margery Hanning; grandparents, Leroy and Ethel Lickley; niece, Ashley Crowe; and aunt, Cathy Sauer. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Elton Spurgeon officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from noon-2 p.m. and from 4 -5 p.m. Cremation will follow. Memorials are suggested to the family to help with funeral expenses. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Michael J. McCann

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Michelle Her *

25, of Lansing, died Sept. 12 of natural causes. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday at Deepdale Memorial Park. Arrangements by Field & Leik Funeral Home, Dimondale. 


 


 

Mildred Marie "Millie" Parker

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:07 PM 

Mildred Marie "Millie" Parker of Sheridan, Mich., died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Freighter View Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born on April 27, 1921, in Belview, Minn.


 


 

Mildred May Hancock

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:07 PM 

Mildred May Hancock, born Sept. 25, 1923, died peacefully at the Pavilions in Traverse City on Sept. 18, 2009.


 


 

Millard, Nancy Lou *

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Moser, Evelyn

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Pamela Jean Michels

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Pamela Sue Real *

60, of Lansing, postal clerk, died Wednesday. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. 


 


 

Paul Herbert Taylor

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Paul Herbert Taylor, age 84, of Pontiac, Mich., passed away at Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center on Sept. 20, 2009. Burial will take place Saturday at Resthaven Cemetery, Corbin, KY, under the direction of VanKirk-Grisell Funeral Home, Corbin, Ky. Local arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  


 


 

Penny Ann Christie *

50, of Taylor, formerly of Charlotte, former Lincoln Park Tool and Die inspector, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. Monday at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids.


 


 

R. John Blasius Jr.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:49 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

R. JohnBlasius, 83, of Sturgis, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 21, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Sept. 8, 1926, in Sturgis, a son of the late Russell John and Ethel (Fennell) Blasius. John was a lifelong resident of Sturgis and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1945. On Sept. 7, 1947, he married Jeanne Crabill in Bronson, Michigan. Following 40 years of dedicated employment with the Harter Corporation in Sturgis he retired in 1986. Much of his time with Harter’s he held the position of supervisor of the upholstery department. He also enjoyed working in the construction business. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, earning the rank of Technical Sergeant, T-4 serving during World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis, Neuman-Wenzel Post #73 American Legion, Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and Voiture #545 40/8. For more than 20 years he served on the City of Sturgis Parks and Cemetery Board. John enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting and played on the Harter fast pitch softball team for several years. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 62 years, Jeanne; three sons, J. Dan (Mary Helen) Blasius of Ocean Side, Calif., Martin (Mary) Blasius of Lansing and James Blasius of Sturgis; four Grandchildren, Mary Ellen (her fiancée Kirk Rossi) Blasius, Teresa Blasius, Sarah Blasius and Leo Blasius; a great-grandson, Daniel; a sister, Annadell Norton of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Moret Ritter and June Wentworth; and three brothers, George, Joe and Richard Blasius. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of John Blasius will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis. The Revs. Michael Klafehn and Calvin Kolzow will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Blasius’ memory consider the Voiture #545 40/8 Nurses Scholarship Fund, c/o: Jim Broadbridge, 67538 Crooked Creek Road, White Pigeon, MI 49099. 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.


 


 

RAYMOND ELLIOTT HANDYSIDE

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

HANDYSIDE, RAYMOND ELLIOTT; age 88; of Highland Twp.; passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. 


 


 

RICHARD E. HULTEN

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

HULTEN, RICHARD E.;80; of Cricket Court Wynantskill; died September 26, 2009; at Samaritan Hospital Troy, NY after a long illness. 


 


 

ROBERT G. PENCE

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

PENCE, ROBERT G.; of Pontiac; September 25, 2009; age 87. 


 


 

Ralph E. Ryal

Pastor Ralph E. Ryal Marion Pastor Ralph E. Ryal, 80, went to be with the Lord Sept. 13, 2009, resident of Flint, Texas, formerly of Marion. Services will be held Oct. 7, 2009, Capital City Baptist Church in Lansing, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Vesta of Flint, Texas; children, John (Linda), Cedar Rapids, Patrick (Bonnie), San Jose, Costa Rica, Scott (Nancy) Flint, Texas; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of children in Christ. Ralph was born on Oct. 19, 1928, in Lansing, Mich. He was united in marriage to Vesta Hackney on Nov. 7, 1947. In his early 20s he gave his life to Christ and moved his family to Springfield, Mo., to attend bible college. He pastored churches in Iowa, Texas, Louisiana and Michigan, sharing his love of the Lord. He taught in Christian schools in his later years and also worked tirelessly with the men at the Rescue Mission in Lansing, Mich. His witness led to the salvation of many precious souls. Surely he has heard the words of our Savior, "well done, good and faithful servant." Memorials can be sent to The Hospice of East Texas


 


 

Raymond B. Kubczak

Friday, September 25, 2009 12:30 PM 

Raymond B. Kubczak, 74, of Midland died on Thursday, September 24, 2009.


 


 

Raymond P. Dusseau July 20, 1933-Sept. 22, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:42 AM 

Raymond P. Dusseau, age 76, went home to the Garden of Paradise surrounded by his family on September 22, 2009. 


 


 

Richard James "Rick" Churchfield

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:20 PM

Richard James "Rick" Churchfield, sadly passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, while performing his duties as a United States Postal Worker in Auburn. 


 


 

Richard 'Ric' Kuney

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:53 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard “Ric” Kuney, age 56, of Adrian, passed away, Sept. 24, 2009, at Toledo Hospital. He was born Aug. 18, 1953, in Adrian, the son of Richard D. Kuney and Frances E. Michael. Ric owned and operated Toledo Street Barber Shop along with working at Collins & Aikmen in Manchester and recently was employed with Adrian Taxi. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. He is survived by two daughters; Addie Kuney and Autumn Kuney both of Adrian; his grandchildren; Alianna Kuney and his expected granddaughter due Oct. 13, 2009; his brother; Robert (Sharie) Turner; his step siblings; his mother, Frances Michael of Arizona and step mother; Geraldine Kuney of Adrian, his aunt and uncle Norm and Pat Long of Adrian and dear friend Yolanda Mobley of Adrian. He was preceded in death by his father Richard D. “Dick” Kuney and special cousin Jackie. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m., with an informal service starting at 4 p.m., at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. At Ric’s request, cremation will follow. Condolences may be offered online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com  


 


 

Rillie C. O. Hancock

Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:08 AM 

Rillie C. O. Hancock, age 84 of Freeland, died Friday, September 25, 2009 at his residence. 


 


 

Robert Gerald Turnwald

Sunday, September 27, 2009 6:47 AM 

July 7, 1951-Sept. 22, 2009 Robert Turnwald, 58, of Shepherd, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant surrounded by family members. 


 


 

Robert Payne, 79

Friday, September 25, 2009 4:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert B. Payne, age 79, of Hamilton, died September 24, 2009.   Funeral services for Robert will be  at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, at Haven Reformed Church, 4691 Oak St, Hamilton, with Rev. Roger Vander Kolk and Rev. Marc de Waard officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.   Visiting hours are scheduled for 4-7 on Sunday, September 27, also at the church.   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.


 


 

Robert W. Cilley

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Robert W. Cilley, age 42, of Manitou Beach, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born on Nov. 17, 1966, in Adrian, to George and Cheryl (Mickel) Cilley. He married Christine D. Kreps on June 5, 1997, in Toledo, Ohio, and she survives. Robert lived in the Addison-Manitou Beach area all his life. He graduated from Addison High School in 1984. He was a veteran in the United States Navy from 1986-88 aboard the USS Kalamazoo. He was formerly employed at Dow Automotive in Hillsdale and then employed at Honeytree Inc. in Onsted. He loved working on cars and also was a collector of Spiderman comic memorabilia. Surviving besides his wife Christine, are one son, Scott G. Mock of Manitou Beach; two daughters, Caitlin Kreps of Morenci, Courtney Boobyer of Simi Valley, Calif.; four sisters, Christina (Ray) Marquis of Cement City, Cynthia (Victor) Fowler of Rollin, Debra (Brad) Collins of Adrian, Rebalee (Jamie) Daglow of Albion; eight nephews and nieces and several great nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Matthew A. SeGraves officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 10 a.m., until the time of the service on Saturday. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Rosella E. Leach Dec. 14, 1915-Sept. 23, 2009

Friday, September 25, 2009 11:45 AM 

Rosella E. (Peugeot) Leach, 93, of Temperance, MI and formerly of Louisville, KY, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in her home. 


 


 

Rosilee Farrington

Rosilee Farrington was born Dec. 19, 1944 and died Sept. 14, 2009.


 


 

Ruth Alma (Wells) Kennicott

Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:22 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Albert Cecil Kennicott, 72, and Ruth Alma (Wells) Kennicott, 85, of Deming, N.M. and formerly of Union City have passed away.   Ruth passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at her daughter's home in Deming. She was born to Paul Milton and Alma Marie (Lawless) Wells on April 8, 1924 on the family farm in Union City. She graduated from Union City High School in 1942.  She married Otto Weller on June 26, 1944. That marriage ended in divorce. She married William Bennett in Reno, Nev. on Sept. 7, 1962 and they were later divorced.  On Sept. 20, 1980, she married Albert Kennicott. He preceded her in death in 1982. Ruth took nurses training in Fallon, Nev. in 1966 to become an L.P.N.. She worked in hospitals in Nevada and Coldwater. She was preceded in death by parents, sisters, a son, David in 1971, husband, Albert in 1982 and special companion Veto Mustaikis in 1990. Ruth enjoyed sewing, reading, crocheting, traveling and spending time with her family. Albert passed away Jan. 4, 1982 in Branch County. He was born July 24, 1910 in Augusta, Ga. to Albert C. and Ellen (Swensen) Kennicott. He married Ruth Bennett on Sept. 20, 1982 in Union City. Albert owned the G & K gas station in Sturgis, the 76 gas station in Coldwater and he had worked for the railroad. They are survived by daughters; Diana (Lewis) Marvin of Deming, N.M., Marsha Seward of Sherwood, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, a brother, John David Robins Wells of Jefferson, Wisc., cousins and special friends, Pat and George Dudley of Rio Rancho, N.M.  He is survived by a niece, Carolyn (Lonny) Day of White Pigeon and a great nephew, Matthew. Both Albert and Ruth were cremated. A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 from 2-3 p.m. with sharing of memories from 3-4 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City. Ruth and Albert Kennicott's ashes will be interred together at Riverside Cemetery in Union City. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the Branch County Food Pantry. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Union City, (517) 741-9333.  


 


 

Ruth Elizabeth Slabaugh

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:18 AM 

LA GRANDE, Ore. -- Ruth Elizabeth Slabaugh, 100, of La Grande, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in La Grande. She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. 


 


 

Ruth J. Klouw

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Ruth M. (List) Tomlinson

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:20 PM 

Ruth M. (List) Tomlinson, 83, of Midland, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2009, at Brookdale Senior Living Sterling House. 


 


 

RuthAnne (Andrzejewski) Longstreth

Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:46 PM

RuthAnne (Andrzejewski) Longstreth, 89, of Saginaw, formerly of Bay City and Midland, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Brian's House in Bay City. 


 


 

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Sharon Sue Newton

Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:08 AM 

Sharon Sue Newton, age 65 of Midland, died Friday September 25, 2009 at University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. 


 


 

Sheri LaRee Alward *

49, of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Lansing, died Tuesday. Memorial services 5 p.m. today at Valley Farms Baptist Church, Lansing. 


 


 

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Shirley Mae Hillabrand

Saturday, September 26, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Shirley Mae Hillabrand, age 79, of Adrian died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at her home.  Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Stephen M. Drouillard Nov. 30, 1957-Sept. 22, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:42 AM 

Stephen M. Drouillard, age 51 of Toledo, formerly of Monroe, died September 22, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy-Medical Center. 


 


 

Steven Zimmerman

Monday, September 21, 2009 1:25 PM - Amy Bell, Staff Writer 

Steven Karl Zimmerman, 62, of Quincy, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at home with his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 6, 1947, in Coldwater, the son of William “Bill” and Donna (Jones) Zimmerman. Steve graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Army. Steve had been a truck driver for Apollo Express in Jackson. He belonged to the Reading American Legion and enjoyed leisure time woodworking, sprint car racing, ice fishing and tractor pulling. He was also a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and loved horses. On Nov. 24, 1990, he married Judy A. (Becker) and she preceded him in death in 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Kelly (Gordon) Thomas, Quincy and Rhonda (Nick) Langston, Hillsdale; one son, Bryan (Keri) Zimmerman, Hillsdale; two sisters, Traci Moore and Sheri Mann; two brothers, Mike and Kurt Zimmerman and five grandchildren, Lukacs, Logan and Landon Zimmerman, Jamee Thompson and Jake Langston. His parents also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Visitation is scheduled Monday from noon until time of service. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice or the McGuire Skilled Care Facility in Hillsdale.


 


 

Thelma Gertrude (Perry) Cole

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Thomas E. Stolz II *

55, of Dansville, Cedar Street Elementary School building engineer, died Thursday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. 


 


 

Thomas James Clark "Tom" *

83, of Grand Ledge, U.S. Navy veteran and retired state Department of Transportation systems analyst, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.


 


 

Thomas R. McMahan

Thomas R. McMahan Lansing Born on June 21, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan to William and Nancy McMahan, died September 23, 2009. Thomas was preceded in death by his father William T. McMahan. He is survived by his mother, Nancy, Lansing; his daughter Amy, Chicago, Illinois; his sister, Pamela (DeWayne) Duskin, Grand Rapids; nephew, Anthony (Roberta) McMahan, Lansing; 2 nieces, Shannon Penix and Melissa Penix both of Texas; and 2 great-nephews. Thomas graduated from Harry Hill in 1981 and from Lansing Community College with a degree in Commerical Arts. He loved life and his family. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Sparrow Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. The Rev. Peter Robinson of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48912 or to Craig Hospital Foundation, 3425 S. Clarkson, Englewood, Colorado 80113 in memory of Tom. www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com


 


 

Thomas "Tom" T. Parker

Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:19 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Thomas “Tom” T. Parker, 66, of Quincy, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind.   


 


 

Timothy G. Jewell

Monday, September 21, 2009 10:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Timothy G. Jewell, 19, Howell, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. Mass of Resurrection will be Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in  Howell. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass Tuesday. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Timothy G. Winick

Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:30 AM 

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Victor Spade

Monday, September 21, 2009 1:28 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Victor O. Spade, 89, of Adrian and formerly of Woodbridge Township, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at the Charlotte Stephenson Manor in Adrian under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Lenawee. He was born May 11, 1920 in Ransom Township to Claude and Inez (Hill) Spade. He was married Aug. 9, 1947 to Mirabel Russell and she survives. Victor retired from Essex Wire in Hillsdale and was formerly employed at Monroe Auto Equipment.  He has resided in Adrian the past nine years and prior to that  was a lifelong resident of the Hillsdale area.  He was a member of the Frontier United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. Surviving besides his wife Mirabel are two children, Douglas (JoAnn) Spade of Adrian and Dudley (Nancy) Spade of Tipton; and three grandchildren, Kyle, Sarah and Katie. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Funeral services for Victor Spade will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Donald Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Frontier Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Frontier United Methodist Church or Hospice of Lenawee.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Violet M. Steinman Sept. 26, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 11:59 PM 

Violet M. Steinman, 87, of Monroe, formerly of Maybee, died Saturday at Medilodge of Monroe. Arrangements pending with the Leidel Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Maybee. 


 


 

Virginia G. Roberts

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:08 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Virginia G. Roberts, 84, Barrington, N.J., passed away Sept. 19, 2009. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 22, at St. Francis de Sales Church, 199 Willmont Ave. in Barrington, with private interment to follow. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

WILLIAM ROBERT BOWERS

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

BOWERS, WILLIAM ROBERT (Bill); age 89; born in Pontiac, Michigan; July 2, 1920; peacefully passed with family by his side in his home September 25, 2009. 


 


 

WILLIS CLARK BEARD

Sunday, September 27, 2009 1:05 AM 

BEARD, WILLIS CLARK; age 82; of Detroit and Ft. Meyers Beach, Florida; September 25, 2009. 


 


 

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Wanda Elaine Cowell

Friday, September 25, 2009 3:46 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Wanda Elaine Cowell, age 80, of Fenton, died Sept. 15, 2009, at Apple Blossom Health, Hartland Twp., Mich. Burial has taken place at Rose Hill Cemetery, Sumner, Kan., under the direction of Day Funeral Home, Wellington, Kan. Local arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.


 


 

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William M. Taber

William M. Taber Lansing Age 84, died September 23, 2009. Born May 10, 1925 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Claude M. and Beulah (Berkhousen) Taber. He was a WWII Navy Veteran (Pacific theater) with service at Iwo Jima and an Oldsmobile retiree and long time Lansing Schools bus driver. Survivors include his wife, Ellen; sons, William (Diane) and Alan (Sara); grandchildren, Jennifer and Ryan (Sarah); 4 great-grandchildren; step-children, Doug (Diane), Jim and Linda Wylie; 7 sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marice (Perry); and 2 sisters. Memorial service will be held on October 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church 517 W. Jolly Rd. Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan 1210 West Saginaw Lansing, Michigan 48915. The family is being served by Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home., 82, of Perrinton, formerly of Dimondale, retired teacher, died Friday. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel., 79, of Lansing, died Sept. 22. Services 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel., 19, of Perry, Lansing Community College student, died Thursday as the result of an auto accident. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Perry., 82, of Lansing, died Friday. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home.


 


 

Wilma Maxine Gilbert

Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Wilma Maxine Gilbert, 91, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at her home. She was born July 27, 1918, in Liberty Township, to Homer and Civilla (Lake) Adams. She was married Jan. 29, 1938, to Melvin F. Gilbert and he preceded her in death Aug. 23, 2008. Surviving are two sons, James (Alice) Walwarth of Jackson and Melvin (Sally) Gilbert Jr. of Hawkinsville, Georgia; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Wilma Gilbert will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Aldrich Cemetery, Somerset with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. 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.


 


 

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Wouter Korbijn *

84, of Laingsburg, formerly of Perry, retired Ford Motor Co. employee, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Perry Assembly of God. Arrangements by Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Perry.


 


 

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