Beloved husband, adored father and precious friend, Arthur Hilton, joined our Lord on Oct. 15, 2009, after a short battle with brain and lung cancer. |
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BERLIN, Wis. -- Becky S. Casari, 37, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Oct. 18, 2009, in Berlin. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Betty Daphne Lillian Gates Betty Daphne Lillian Gates (nee Harrison), age 84, of St. Clair Shores, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. She was born September 21, 1925, to Henry and Edith Harrison in Sydney, Australia where she met her future husband while he was on leave during World War II. Betty left her home and family in Sydney, Australia after the war and sailed by herself to America on the USS Phoenix. On August 12, 1947, Betty was married to Kenneth L. Gates at St. John Berchmans Catholic Church, Detroit, Mich. The couple settled in St. Clair Shores to raise their four children and attended St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. Betty retired from St. John Hospital as an accounting supervisor. Betty is survived by her children, Sandra (Dennis) Walters of St. Clair Shores, Gary (Sue) Gates of West Bloomfield, David Gates of Ann Arbor, and Warren (Debra) Gates of White Lake; grandchildren, John and Tom Walters, Nicole Gates (David) Johnston, Brian (Kim) Gates, Lindsey and Eric Gates; great-grandchildren, Jack, Alexander, and Walker Johnston. Also survived by her sister, Paloma (Keith) Crowley of Canberra, Australia. Betty's ashes will be returned to her hometown of Sydney, Australia at her request. Visitation at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe, Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues, Thursday, October 22, 9:30 a.m. ahpeters.com. |
Bill G. Hintz April 2, 1940- Oct. 18, 2009 Monday, October 19, 2009 2:48 PM |
Bill G. Hintz, age 69 years of Ida, MI, died Sunday, October 18, 2009 in his home. |
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Bruce Hugh Goodsite Dec. 9, 1924-Oct. 14, 2009 Monday, October 19, 2009 2:49 PM |
Bruce Hugh Goodsite, age 84 of LaSalle, died peacefully on October 14, 2009 in his home. |
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Calvin John "Bing" King, 83, of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. Private family services will be held at a later date. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 12:04 PM |
Carol Goka, 64, of Midland, died early Monday morning, Oct. 19, 2009, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. |
Carol Jane Miller Sept. 27, 1934-Oct. 11, 2009 Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:15 PM |
Carol Jane Miller age 75 of Allen Park, formerly of Monroe, died October 11, 2009 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:53 AM |
June 27, 1945-Oct.19, 2009 Carol Marie Goka, of Midland, died Monday morning, October 19, 2009 surrounded by family at her home after an extended battle with cancer, at the age of 64. |
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Duane Mercer, of Jerome passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born March 6, 1921, in North Adams the son of Glen and Julia (Trumble) Mercer.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine (Pickford) Mercer whom he married on Dec. 24, 1943; his parents; one infant son and one brother, William Mercer. He is survived by three children, William (Katherine) Mercer of Albuquerque, N.M., Bonny (Ray “Tex”) Hawkins of Jonesville, and Nancy (Mark) Wilcox of Havelock, N.C.; nine grandchildren, William (Reneé) Mercer, Brenda Mercer, Brock (Robyn) Mercer, Kim (Rob) Moreland, Kelly (fiance Jim Smith) Elliott, Kristin (Scott) Deck, Ernestine (Jeff) Jones, Trudy Wilcox and Rebecca Wilcox; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Mercer was a lifelong resident of the Hillsdale County area and he lived in the oldest Sesqui-Centennial farm in the county of Hillsdale. He graduated from Addison High School and enjoyed working as a farmer for many years. He retired as a plumber after working for more than 30 years and he was a member of Local 333 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. He also attended the Jerome United Methodist Church. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Duane Mercer will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in North Adams at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in North Adams. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.   |
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Chad R. Johnson, 32, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. He was born April 20, 1977, in Fort Wayne, to Keith and Karen (Bragalone) Johnson. He attended North Park Community Church. Surviving are daughter, Hannah Johnson and her mother, Michelle (Denison) Johnson of Fort Wayne; parents, Keith and Karen Johnson of Fort Wayne; brother, Marc (Lisa) Johnson of Plano, Texas; sister, Melissa (John) Helmsing of Fort Wayne and nephew, Joseph Helmsing. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13 at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne, with the Rev. Scott Quails officiating. Memorials may be made to National Association of Mental Illness (N.A.M.I.) or to the Century Bank and Trust in Reading in the name of Hannah Johnson. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Clarence W. Pagan Clarence W. Pagan, age 80, a resident of Sterling Heights since 1964, died October 19, 2009 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. He was born August 29, 1929 in Owensboro, Ky. Clarence was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and the Naval Reserves, a member of Veterans of Foreign War-Disco Post, Disabled American Veterans and the American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A.; children, Connie Crump, David Pagan, Tony Pagan, Keith (Dawn) Pagan, Lisa (Bill) Burton, Mike (Bonnie) Johnson and Kathy (Tim) Wells; 14 grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, 3-9 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. Service Friday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. William C. Lawrence. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial to St. Jude Children's Hospital. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
Clarence and #147;Butch and #148; Spence Oct. 15, 2009 Friday, October 16, 2009 11:47 AM |
Clarence and #147;Butch and #148; Spence, 72, of Huntsville, Ala., formerly of Flat Rock, died Thursday in Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, Ala. Arrangements by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home Inc. |
Clarence and #8220;Butch and #8221; Spence May 3, 1937-Oct. 15, 2009 Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:27 PM |
Clarence "Butch" Spence, age 72, of Meridianville, AL. formerly of Flat Rock died on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in Huntsville, Alabama. |
Clifford R. Gearhart, 96, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at his home in Wolverine. |
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Cornelius “Neil” C. Hart, 72, of LaGrange, Ind., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at his home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, and from 12:30-2 p.m. Friday at Sixth Street Christian Church in Middletown, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery in Middletown. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:40 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Craig V. Massi, 33, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, left us peacefully Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. |
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David Daniel Coleman Johnson Sept. 16, 2009 - Oct. 3, 2009 Sunday, October 18, 2009 12:02 AM |
David Daniel Coleman Johnson was born Sept. 16, 2009 at Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif. |
David F. Dulinski, 91, of Manistee, died Sunday, Oct. 18. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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David L. Bauman, 53, of Colon, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Dave was born Dec. 29, 1955, in LaGrange, Ind., a son of the late Fred J. and Janet L. (Cerney) Bauman. Dave had lived all of his life in the Colon area and had attended Colon schools. He married Beth Waltke, which ended in divorce. He had worked at Wagner Pop Corn Company and Van Guard Industries, both of Colon. When Dave was able, he loved to hunt and fish, and he also loved animals. He is survived by three daughters, Terra (Christopher) Pueschel, Patricia Bauman and Katrina Bauman, all of Sturgis; six grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Ann Jones and Karen Lynn Rockwell, and a brother, Leonard A. Bauman, all of Colon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Edmond Drumm. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-3 p.m. Thursday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. A memorial service celebrating the life of David L. Bauman will then take place at 3 p.m., with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating. Burial of cremains will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon. If desired, memorials may be made to the family.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.     |
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David L. Talant, 57, of Butler Township, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born Aug. 10, 1952 in Quincy, to Harold Earle and Clara Jean (Topp) Talant. David was a truck driver for Commercial Trucking and was a member of the Coldwater Eagles Lodge No. 1907, as well as being an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by companion Pamela S. Hullinger of Coldwater; daughters Jennifer Talant of Detroit, Jamie (Nick) Kurtz of Cedar Park, Texas and Bryanne (Keith) Swihart of Potterville; brothers Kenneth (Charlene) Talant of Utica and Roger E. Talant of Quincy; seven grandchildren; and one stepgranddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother. A celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. today, Oct. 21, 2009 at the Coldwater Eagles Lodge. Burial will take place at a later date in Dayburg Cemetery with Chaplain Dean Parks officiating. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Deacon Al’s Food Pantry, Coldwater. Arrangements by the George White Funeral Home, Quincy. |
Della Mae Fitzpatrick May 20, 1918-Oct. 15, 2009 Sunday, October 18, 2009 12:02 AM |
Della Mae Fitzpatrick, age 91, of Carleton died on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 in Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, Monroe. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Rockwood. She will lie in-state from 9 a.m. |
Della Mae Fitzpatrick Oct. 15, 2009 Friday, October 16, 2009 11:47 AM |
Della Mae Fitzpatrick, 91, of Carleton died Thursday. Arrangements by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home Inc., Carleton Chapel. |
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Deloris M. St. Pierre, age 76 of Cheboygan, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Thursday, October 8, 2009 in Camp Verde, Ariz. Inurnment will be at Prescott (AZ) National Cemetery. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune. |
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Dexter (Dek) Leland, 90, of Holland, died Monday, October 5, 2009, at Oak Crest Manor. A memorial service will be at Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave. on Sunday, October 25 at 1:30 p.m.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. Memorials may be made to Harbor Humane Society, Grace Episcopal Church or Hospice of Holland.     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. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 4:07 PM |
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Diane Fairchild, age 58, at her home in Surprise, Ariz. on Oct. 8, 2009. |
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Dolores M. (Howard) Townsend, age 82, of Midland died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Brittany Manor. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Miller Funeral Home. |
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Donna M. (Rybicki) Bellows, 49, of Interlochen and formerly of Manistee, died Saturday, Oct. 17. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Sunday, October 18, 2009 12:02 AM |
Dorothy Jan Shotwell, 77 of Flat Rock, died Oct. 17 in Detroit. Services are pending at Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock. |
Dorothy Jane Shotwell June 14, 1932-Oct. 17, 2009 Monday, October 19, 2009 2:49 PM |
Dorothy Jane Shotwell, age 77, of Flat Rock died Saturday October 17, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. Visitation will be held at the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Inc. Flat Rock Tuesday October 20, 2009 from 1 to 8 PM. |
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Edna Agnes (Zeitz) Landenberger, age 93, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Horizon Senior Living Center in St. Helen. |
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Monday, October 19, 2009 2:39 PM |
Emilie Ludwig, 31, of Midland, died Sunday evening, Oct. 18, 2009, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. |
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Emilie Mae Ludwig, 31, of Midland, died Sunday evening, Oct. 18, 2009, at her home. |
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Erma E. Rydman, 89, of Beaverton stepped into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. |
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Esther Marie Frabott, 90, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 after a prolonged illness. A private family graveside service was held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:08 AM |
NOGRASEK, FRANK L.; of Waterford; October 17, 2009; age 66. Beloved husband of Colleen Murphy Nograsek; dear step-father of Pamela (Darin) Martin and Joseph Andrews; brother of Sylvia Skerl, Mary Jane Smith and the late Frances Cobal; step-grandfather of Evan and Lucy Martin and Joseph Andrews, Jr. |
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Flora J. Boggs, age 80, of Manitou Beach passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on Jan. 24, 1929, in Detroit, to Thane R. and Ida R. (Dorfman) Hall. She married William Edwin Boggs on April 24, 1948, in Detroit, and he preceded her in death on June 13, 1979. Flora lived in Detroit for many years and then in the Manitou Beach area since 1985. She attended Western High School in Detroit. She was formerly employed at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, retiring in 1984. She attended St. Mary On The Lake Catholic Church at Manitou Beach. Flora enjoyed arts and crafts, golfing, hunting, fishing and she loved her family and friends. She was a member of The Satellite CB Club of Downriver, the Ford Motor Girls Club, a life-time member of the Order of Eastern Star of Westgate in Detroit. She was an avid NASCAR fan at M.I.S. Surviving are three daughters, Frances Reason of Manitou Beach, Gloria (Arthur) Golden of Rockwood, Tenn., Patricia (David) Gretka of Dearborn Heights; granddaughters, Donna (Mike) Green of Cement City, Karen Reason of Fayette, Ohio, Tammy Golden of Taylor, Tracey Golden of Rockwood, Tenn., Amanda Gretka of East Lansing; grandsons, Jacob Reason of Napoleon, Michael Belous of Taylor, Mark (Melissa) Belous of Detroit, David Gretka II of Dearborn Heights; great-grandchildren, Andrew Green, Makayla Green, Mark Belous II, Alyssa Belous and Madison Belous; one brother, Richard Thomas Hall of Plymouth; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edwin; one grandson, Justin D. Dickerson; and one brother, Jack Hall. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at St. Mary On The Lake Catholic Church at Manitou Beach with Fr. Paul Grehl, O.S.F.S., and Mrs. Jean Schaub officiating. Burial will take place in North Rome Cemetery, Rome Township, Lenawee County. Visitation will be from noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 4:25 PM |
Florence B. Merrick, 69, of Sanford, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 2:15 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Floyd E. Rouse, 96, of Ironwood, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Francisca Salinas, age 87, of Adrian died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Frederick F. 'Fred' Zyber Frederick F. "Fred" Zyber, age 75, passed away on October 19, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Maryann, dear father of Debbie (Scott) Rollo and Frank (Rita). Proud grandfather of Lisa Pranger, Claire, Michael Pranger and Lauren. Also remembered by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile, Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Scripture service at 7 p.m. Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (between 21 and 22 Mile roads) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection. Tributes to Karmanos Cancer Foundation are welcome. Member Shelby Council 11957 K of C. Mr. Zyber was also an avid golfer and bowler. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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Rev. Frederick J. Hildenbrand, age 82, of Holland, died  Monday, October 19, 2009, at the Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services with military honors will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 23 in the chapel of Central Wesleyan Church, 446 W. 40th St. Holland with  Rev. John Hendricks officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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George Hagen April 1, 1927-Oct. 13, 2009 Friday, October 16, 2009 12:04 PM |
George Hagen peacefully passed away at home on October 13th with his wife, Joyce, at his side. He had been dealing with congestive heart failure for several months. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
George Van Proeyen George Van Proeyen, age 98, died on October 20, 2009. Survived by his children, John (Joan), Ron (Deborah) and daughter-in-law Patricia. Predeceased by his wife Anna of 68 years, his son George F. and daughter Marguerite. Grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 11. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. 30600 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores, Mich., (between 12 and 13 Mile roads). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Foundation Mich. Chapter, 1421 E. 12 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Please visit vanfuneral.com for further information and to share your memories. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:38 AM |
HARBOR BEACH, Mich. -- George Will Jr., 84, of Wakefield, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, in Harbor Beach. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 11:54 AM |
Gerald F. "Gerry" Zlomak Sr., 57, of Midland, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at the St. Francis Home in Saginaw. |
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Gerald Lynn VanBrunt, age 67, of Adrian died Monday, October 19, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1942, in Adrian to Albert and Emma (Hayden) VanBrunt. On Nov. 27, 2000, he married Alison Hosler in Angola, Ind., and she survives. Gerald had been employed by the Lenawee County Sheriff Department for 24 years and Slusarski Excavating and Paving for 10 years. Gerald was a member of the Free and Accepted Mason of Addison, Lodge #157. In addition to his wife, Alison, he is survived by two sons, Michael VanBrunt of Onsted and Dillan VanBrunt, and a stepson, Joshua Hosler at home; five brothers, Charles (Joann) Van Brunt of Onsted and Jerry (Vivien) VanBrunt of Onsted, Floyd (Debbie) Deatrick Jr. of Adrian, Mike (Barb) Deatrick of Tecumseh and Tom (Brenda) Deatrick of Adrian; his mother-in-law, Katherine Hosler of Adrian; brothers-in-law, Norman Hosler, Gary (Rhonda) Hosler and Scott Hosler, all of Adrian; Paul (Elaine) Hosler of Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Vicky (Alton) Morgan, Becky (Fred) Regalado and Robin Mayes, all of Adrian; Dianna (Steve) Dow of McKinley Ville, Calif.; and Mary (Bruce) Boos of Bitely, Mich.; and three grandchildren, Brent, Crystal and Samantha VanBrunt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Emma VanBrunt; his stepfather, Floyd Deatrick; and one son, Robert VanBrunt. Funeral Services for Gerald will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with his good friend, the Rev. Chris Cadwallader, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. |
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Gladys L. Paxton, 94, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Feb. 13, 1915, in Cassopolis, a daughter to the late Cloyd and Bessie (Biederman) Holtzapple. Gladys had resided in Sturgis from 1951-1972 when she and her husband moved to Mesick, Mich., where she lived until 1992 when she returned to Sturgis. On March 29, 1935, she married Arden W. Paxton in Winamac, Ind. He died Oct. 28, 1986. Gladys was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Jack) Frohriep of Sturgis and Karen Broadworth of Sturgis; one son, Arden Paxton Jr. of Sturgis; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; one daughter, Beverly Gunthorpe; one great grandson, Arden Paxton; five brothers and three sister preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Gladys L. Paxton will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Calvin Kolzow of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:53 AM |
Feb. 26, 1931-Oct. 20, 2009 Gladys Mitchell, age 78, of St. Louis, MI died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. |
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Harry William Warner, 58, of Alanson, died Oct. 16, 2009, at Conway Commons Trailer Park. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 2:39 PM |
Hazel Birch, 80, of Midland, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and have been entrusted to the care of Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. |
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A Memorial Service for Hazel Brooks will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at Covenant Church on U.S. 23 at Abrahamson Road. All who knew her are most welcome to join the family to celebrate her life. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 4:25 PM |
Helen Dow Whiting, 85, of Sun Valley, Idaho, died peacefully Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, while in the loving care of her devoted family, in Ketchum, Idaho. |
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Henry Marvin Ramsby, 83, Cheboygan, passed to the Lord peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. He was born in Detroit on Sept. 22, 1926 the son of Lawrence and Leanna (Gentes) Ramsby. Upon graduation from Wolverine High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army-Air Corps and served during World War II as a fighter pilot. He enjoyed flying personal aircraft the remainder of his life. Henry was the C.E.O. and owner of Ramsby Well Drilling in Cheboygan for many years and served on the State of Michigan Well Drillers Board. He was a well respected and successful businessman with a humble, good humored and charitable nature. He enjoyed the Great Lakes and forests and was an avid fisherman and camper. He also enjoyed animals and his dogs Spike and Jack were his outdoor companions. Survivors include his beloved wife and soulmate Mary Kelley Ramsby of Cheboygan; his children, Mary (Joe) Barber of Milford, Cynthia (Charles) Jett of Cheboygan, William Kelley of Cheboygan, Henry S. (Lonna) Ramsby of Traverse City, Michael (Patti) Ramsby of Cheboygan, Timothy Ramsby of Cheboygan and Kristi (Steve) Thomas of Chelsea;  several grandchildren; and great grandchildren. He will be especially missed by his “Poppa Henry” buddies, Alex and Chloe Jett and Achilles and Antasha Barber. Visitation is today from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. also at the funeral home. Military honors will follow the funeral service at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions in Henry’s name may be directed to the Cheboygan County Humane Society, Hospice of Little Traverse Bay or the charity of one’s choice.   |
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Howard Cowan, 84, Wolverine, died Monday, Sept 28, 2009. Memorial services will be Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. from the Wolverine Congregational Church, with the Rev. Leroy Sutfin officiating. Contributions in memory of Howard Cowan may be made to the family for special charities, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:48 PM |
Iris K. (Stickley) Gruber, 87, of Midland, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Tender Care of Midland. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:08 AM |
WOOD, JAMES R.; age 55; of Rochester Hills; October 18, 2009. Husband of Sandy; father of Kelly and Kevin; son of Richard and the late Nancy Wood; brother of Mindy (Mike) Binsfeld and John (Margie) Wood; also survived by many other loving family members. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester; Memorial Gathering Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Gift of Life MI. |
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Jack Chapman Slack, age 85, of Flower Mound, Texas, and a former longtime Klinger Lake and Sturgis resident, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Findlay, Ohio, a son to the late Joseph and Isabelle (Chapman) Slack. Jack had resided most of his life in the Klinger Lake and Sturgis area and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1942. He furthered his education at Michigan State University and General Motors Institute. On April 16, 1949, he married Doris E. Pettyjohn in Kalamazoo. She died Jan. 9, 1994. Together with his father he owned and operated Sturgis Supply Company for several years until his retirement. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II aboard the USS Vincennes in the Pacific. He was an avid trap shooter and enjoyed the lake and hunting ducks and pheasants with his sons and many friends. Jack was dedicated to his family always supportive and proud of each one. He is survived by one daughter, Virginia (Robert) Nicols of Lakeville, Minn.; two sons, William (Barbara) Slack of Scottsdale, Ariz., and David (Bonnie) Slack of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, David Slack, Aaron Slack, Nicholas Slack, Amanda (Matt) Welling, Blake Nicols and Libby Nicols; sister-in-law,  Isla Devries of Kalamazoo and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. A graveside service and burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Rev. Deb Johnson will officiate. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Slack’s memory consider the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
James Alford of Mackinaw City, known to all of his friends as "Alf," passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 18, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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James D. Alford, 63, of Mackinaw City died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Church of the Straits in Mackinaw City on Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the church with Rev. David Wallis officiating. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Sept. 25, 1945 – Oct. 19, 2009 James Lee Messinger, 64, of Weidman passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home with family by his side, after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. |
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James Lee Vickery, age 58, of Onsted went to be with the Lord on Oct. 18, 2009. He fought a very courageous battle with cancer for four years. Jim worked for the City of Adrian for 31 years and four years at Madison Township. Jim recently completed a college course as a Motorcycle Repair Technician. He enjoyed many motorcycle trips with family and friends. Jim is survived by his wife, Dee; parents, James and Barbara Brown of Adrian; three sons, Matthew (Karen) Vickery of Adrian, Jason Vickery of Florida, David (Tonya) Vickery of Adrian; one daughter, Tonya (Mike) Fritsch of Mason; extended family, Stephanie (Joe) Watson of Kalamazoo, Stacie (Lucas) Blackburn of Arizona, Tara (Keven) Lange of Jerome, Joe (Brooke) Reason of Indiana; a very special Aunt, Betty Betz; Jim’s very special friends whom he thought of as his brothers, Steve Dusseau of Adrian and Daryl Kelley of Arizona; and 10 grandchildren. A Natural Farewell has taken place and a Memorial Service will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Adrian, with the Rev. Joel Sarrault officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Hospice of Lenawee or St. John’s Lutheran Church of Adrian. Arrangements by Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Brooklyn. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 4:07 PM |
James P. Corbin, 47, of Englewood, Fla., died Sept. 29, 2009. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Jean A. Erickson, 84, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, Mich., died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Hurley. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Jennie Linnea Jacobson, 97, of Bessemer, Mich., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Hurley. |
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Jerry Russell, 65, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.  He was born March 2, 1944, in Jackson, the son of Claude and Barbara (Brawner) Russell, and raised by his grandparents Ima and Blaine Storer. He graduated from Jonesville High School.  Jerry was Supt. of Public Works for the village of Jonesville for 39 years.  He loved working with the residents of Jonesville and took pride in his job of making the village a nice looking community.  He was a former Jonesville fireman for 20 years.  Jerry was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors, along with his love of his 1969 Mustang. Survivors include his wife, Monica (Crouse) Russell; four daughters: Jamie (John) Bonham, Tracy (John) Gearhart, Amy (David) Henkel, and Stephanie Russell; grandchildren:  Danielle, Ashley, Tyler, Torrey, Dustin, Clay, Jordan, RJ, Justice, Gavin and Devin; step-grand children: Megan and Taylor; great-grand children:  Raylee, Lita, Hadrian and Ginger. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Memorial services for Jerry Russell will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.  The family will receive friends for visitation  from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In honor of Jerry Russell’s love of hunting and teaching his love of hunting to children, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be in a donation to Catch A Dream, an organization who supports terminally ill children’s wish to have a hunt of a lifetime.  Forms are at the funeral home or at catchadream.org.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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A celebration of life in memory of Jim "Red Eye" Ziemkowski, who passed away in September, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3 - 7 p.m. at Buds Tap Room in Ludington. The family has entrusted Oak G... |
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MARQUETTE, Mich. -- John "Jack" Dahlstrom, 74, of Ontonagon, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital, with his family by his side. |
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John F. Gemender passed away in Ann Arbor, after a short illness on Oct. 16, 2009. |
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John Nicholas Hedlesky, age 74, of Clinton died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at home with his family at his side. He was born July 7, 1935, in Ann Arbor, the son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Pepper) Hedlesky. He was married to Anna Zugel Wheeler and she survives. John was employed by Verizon Telephone Company for more than 20 years. He was an avid NASCAR and U of M fan. John was a devoted husband and father and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife, Anna, John is survived by two sons, Jason (Nicole) Hedlesky of North Carolina and Jared Wheeler of Clinton; two stepsons, Lee and Mark; two stepdaughters, Cheryl and Michelle; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by a sister. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, with the Rev. Bob Riddle from Clinton Baptist Church officiating. The family will see friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hickman Cancer Center. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
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Joshua Edward Langerman Nov. 14, 1983-Oct. 13, 2009 Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:15 PM |
Joshua Edward Langerman was born November 14, 1983 in Monroe, Michigan. Joshua was the oldest of three boys born from the union of John E. Langerman and Deborah Ann (Estes) Langerman. |
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Judith L. Perry, 73, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Midland Hospital after a short illness. |
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Junior J. Gary, 76, of Quincy, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 15, 1932 in Albion the son of Albert and Huldah (Strabel) Gary. Junior graduated from Quincy High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a truck driver for Allied Products in Hillsdale for 17 years, and retired from Acorn Manufacturing Co. in Quincy after 23 years of service. He belonged to the Rathburn IOOF Lodge #167 of Quincy, the Quincy Union Church, and was a former member of the Merry Mixers Square Dance Club. Junior was an avid race-car driver and enthusiast and had raced at Butler, Angola and Manchester speedways. Survivors include his wife, Glenna (Coplin) Gary, whom he married Jan. 11, 1953; two sons, Craig (Julie) Gary of Quincy, Cam (Brenda) Gary of Coldwater; seven grandchildren, Cody, Dustin, Stacey, Benjy, Katie, Spenser and Brandon Gary; and one great-grandchild, Caylen Gary. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Earl, Clifford and Robert. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Quincy Union Church with Pastor Scott Arnold officiating. A memorial gathering of family and friends is scheduled 5-8 p.m.Tuesday including an IOOF Service of Remembrance at 7:45 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy. Burial in Allen Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of Branch County, 969 Wildwood Road, Quincy MI 49082. |
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Mrs. Karen M. Payton, 71, of Gaylord, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. |
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Kenneth Lavern Feaster, 73, of Interlochen, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family. |
Mr. Kenneth Leonard, 73, of Fountain, died Monday, Oct. 19. Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville is in charge of arrangements.... |
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LCDR Kent A. McKnight, (US Navy Ret.), highly decorated Naval Aviator, age 78, of Jackson’s Gap, Ala. and formerly of Pensacola, Fla, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. He was born March 26, 1931 in Flint to Harold J. McKnight and Carol Valentine McKnight. As a youngster, he moved with his family to Coldwater and graduated with "The Class of Champions" in 1949.  He was a proud 1954 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Kent served his country in the U.S. Navy for 24 years ultimately being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He was awarded several medals and commendations for his service to the country as a Naval Aviator and a veteran of Vietnam.   Kent spent much of his Naval career at both stateside bases and in the Pacific Theater. He was Patrol Plane Commander in the P2V-7 aircraft deployed to NAS Kodiak, Alaska, and Marine Corp Air Station at  Iwakuni, Japan.NAS North Island, Coronado, Calif. Antisubmarine Nuclear Weapons Delivery Instructor. Airborne Early Warning Squadron One NAS at Agana, Guam. He was the Aircraft Commander on the E121K aircraft (Super Connie) Typhoon Tracking and Airborne Early Warning Missions deployed to the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong, Hawaii and other Pacific Islands. During the Vietnam War, Kent was located at the Naval Air Facility, Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam as Air Operations Officer and directed Naval Air attacks with planes off the aircraft carriers. It was in Vietnam that he earned the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palms, the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Campaign Stars, the Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V. He also won the Air Medal with 2 Stars.  He was highly praised by his fellow pilots as "one of the Navy's best". He was also an educator, having taught in the public schools in Florida and at Santa Fe Junior College in Gainesville, Fla. Following retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Martha H. McKnight of Jackson’s Gap, Ala.; daughters, Janet McKnight Chernoff (Louis) of Tallahassee, Fla. and Karen McKnight Lynn (Tom) of Raleigh, N.C.; sons, Tony Allen Dorriety (Shannon) of Collierville, Tenn. and Michael Wayne Dorriety (Cathy Lee) of Oakfield, Ga.; grandchildren, Sean Hayes, Kevin Lynn and Ashlee Lynn, all of Raleigh, N.C, Michael Wayne Dorriety, currently serving in Iraq, Jesse Dorriety, Ashleigh Dorriety, Kelly Dorriety, Presley Dorriety and Grayson Dorriety, all of Collierville, Tenn.; great grandchildren, Michael Wayne Dorriety, III of Albany, Georgia and Maximus Alexander Dorriety of El Paso, Texas; and sister, Judy Clavel (James) of Yonkers, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Chris Hayes. Funeral service with full military honors, provided by the United States Navy, were held Friday, Oct. 9 at Barrancas National Cemetery, located at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite B, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida 32508. |
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Leona Safran, 90, of Reading, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at her home. She was born May 15, 1919 in Detroit to Stanley V. and Mary B. (Guzdziol) Czarniak. She was married Nov. 26, 1947 to Casimir James Safran and he preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1973. Leona formerly was a seamstress at Julie’s, a clothing shop in the Fisher Building in Detroit. She was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are a daughter, Marie (Mark) Williams of Reading; a son, David (Robin) Safran of Reading; six grandchildren, Kristopher Williams of Shelby Township, Jonathan Williams of Lake Okoboji, Iowa, Mariah Collins of Reading, Joshua Williams of Madison, Wis., Sarah Williams of Reading, Krista (Ken) Coventry of Goodrich and Tanner Morgan; and three great-grandchildren, Layne, Christian and Alora Collins of Reading. Besides her husband, Casimir, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harry Czarniak; and a grandson, James Valentine. A Mass of Christian burial for Leona Safran will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Ioane Sigarara as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday with a scripture service at 6:30 p.m. at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Hospice of Hillsdale County or St. Anthony Catholic Church. To view this obituary and send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com |
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Leslie “Les” Freeman Moose, of Osseo, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. He was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Freeman and Lavina Moose. Les graduated from DeVilbis High School in Toledo, Ohio with the class of 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark and brother, Burt. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Dorothy (Lauman) Moose; three daughters, Kelly Plonka, Marie Cox and Linda Morris; one stepdaughter, Lin (Ray) Lyons; two stepsons, Gary (Nancy) Lauman and Larry (Christine) Lauman; three sisters, Beverly (Jim) Brown, Karen (Bob) Cordrey, Evon (Kenny) Rufenacht; one sister-in-law, Sue Moose; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; grandson, Jared Rose; and nieces and nephews. Les retired after managing a private estate in Perrysburg for 38 years. He served 10 years on the Sylvania Township Fire Department # 2. He was a Boy Scout leader for 18 years. After retiring he served five years on the Pittsford and Jefferson Township Fire Boards in Michigan. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsford and a member of the Pittsford Lions Club for many years. His greatest joy was going to Beaumont, Texas to fish for the “Big Ones” with his son-in-law, Ray Lyons and grandsons, Justin and Damian Deaz. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Leslie “Les” Freeman Moose will be held at the First Congregational Church of Pittsford (4340 S. Pittsford Road) 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 with Pastor Terry Bobzien officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the First Congregational Church of Pittsford – Building Fund, P.O. Box 207, Pittsford, MI 49271. |
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Loren W. Weinberg, 83 of Bronson, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at the Laurels of Coldwater. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson, and again on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The service will be Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with Pastor Paul Woods officiating. Interment of ashes will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at 2 p.m. at East Gilead Cemetery in Gilead Township. Loren was born March 21, 1926 in Matteson Twp. to Winfield and Ifa Jean (Knox) Weinberg. He married Phyllis (Mudrack) Williams on Dec. 10, 1966 in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mr. Weinberg was a veteran of WW II, serving on the USS Amsterdam in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated the Orland Lounge for many years, retiring in 1985. Loren was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling. He was also and avid sports fan, especially the Detroit Tigers. Mr. Weinberg was a “Legioneer” with the Orland American Legion, Post #423, where he had served as Vice Commander. Loren is survived by his wife Phyllis, his sons Wynn (Debbie) Weinberg of Bronson, Robert Williams of Angola, Rick (Sandy) Williams of Bronson, his daughters Susan (Jerry) Jacene of Cookville, Tenn., Cathy (Phillip) Brown of Gainsboro, Tenn., Rebecca (Jim) Dohr of Tampa, Fla., Roxanne Hicks of Coldwater, Rhonda (Dan) Fuller of Auburn, his sister Joy Wagner of Colon, 28 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, five sisters, his son Randall Williams in 2008 and son-in-law Terry Hicks. Memorials may be directed to the family. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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Loretta Marie Huff, age 72, of Adrian died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. She was born May 16, 1937, in Sapulpa, Okla., to William B. and Juanita (Lawrence) Barnes. Loretta had been employed by Pacific Bell Telephone for seven years. Loretta is survived by her mother, Juanita Smith of Adrian; a son, Owen Huff of Weed, Calif.; a daughter, Michelle (Scott) Campbell of Redding, Calif.; two brothers, Earl Barnes of Adrian and Dale (Dolores) Barnes of Onsted; a sister, Rachel Polson of Adrian; five nephews, five nieces, 10 great nephews and nieces, four stepnieces, one stepnephew, six stepgreat-nieces, four stepgreat-nephews, two stepgreat-great-nieces and one stepgreat-great nephew. She was preceded in death by her father, William B. Barnes, and a brother, Frank Barnes. Thank you to Bixby Medical Center CCU, the Palmer Floor, to FayLynn at the CMH and the staff at the Daybreak Adult Day Services for all the smiles you gave her, and to Tipton Hills AFC Home staff and housemates. At Loretta’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Robert Barnes officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Maple Shade Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Daybreak. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Lorraine F. Tomaszewski, 77, of Manistee, died Friday, Oct. 16. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Louise A. Fischer Louise A. Fischer, age 99, a lifetime resident of Sterling Heights, passed away October 19, 2009 at her home. She was born January 8, 1910 in Hamtramck, Mich. She was married to Elmer Fischer (1970). Louise was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica, where she was active in the Trinity Golden Circle and was a member of the Sterling Heights Senior Citizens. She is survived by her children, Ronald (Jean) Fischer-Shelby Township, Lois Stone-Sterling Heights, David (Penny) Fischer-Shelby Township; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, 3-9 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica and Friday, 10:30-11:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke, Utica. Service Friday, 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Norman Koy officiating. Burial in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorials may be made to The Win Graebner Scholarship Fund or the Todd Remer Scholarship Fund ant Trinity. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
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Lucille (Lucy) Lokers, 87, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.   |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:08 AM |
PERRY, M. BARBARA; age 80; of White Lake, MI; passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2009. Barb was a devoted wife, mother and caregiver. She is survived by her three sons, Edward, Richard (Debra) and Thomas; and God-son David Fater. She is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Memorial Celebration of Barb's life will be held on Friday October 23, 2009 at the Pixley Funeral Home, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd. Keego Harbor, MI 48320 Ph 248-682-0200 from 10 to 1 p.m. Services will begin at 12 Noon. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:08 AM |
ABEL, MYRTLE LOUISE; of Waterford; went to be with her Lord October 18, 2009; at the age of 92. |
Mack D. Maxwell, 84, of Beaverton passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. |
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Margaret I. Bush, age 85, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at Tendercare of Mt. Pleasant. |
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Mrs. Douglas J. Marian Elizabeth Mitmesser, 96 of Coldwater went to be with her Lord Thurs. Oct. 8 2009 at Laurels of Coldwater. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Coldwater Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Carl Schell, Rev. Philip Lindner and Steven Smith in charge. Burial has taken place at Oak Grove Cemetery at the family plot with arrangements by Gillespie Funeral Home. Marian was born Marian Elizabeth Rettray on Dec. 30, 1912 in Detroit. She was the daughter of Arthur and Maude(Hagerman) Rettray of Detroit and graduated from Eastern High School in 1932. On Feb. 4, 1934, Marian married Douglas Joseph Mitmesser in the living room of the brides parents home. On Jan. 2 1937, a son, Douglas Arthur, was born to the Mitmesser family. In 1946, Douglas, Marian, and their son Doug left Detroit and moved to Coldwater. From 1948 thru 1952 the Mitmessers owned and operated the Strand Theater in Union City, where it was a family business In Jan.1952, Douglas and Marian were blessed with a baby daughter Janie Louise. Marian was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, and was always baking her favorite recipes and sharing them with her family and friends, especially her wonderful banana breads and her famous lemon pies. Marian enjoyed working in her yard, whether it was raking leaves or shoveling snow. She loved to plant various flowers to beautify the outside of her home. For many years, once a week Marian would drive to the Branch Co. Humane Society in Quincy helping with the abandoned dogs and cats. This is what she loved to do, as she loved animals. Marian especially loved her own beloved Cocker Spaniel Chevy, who was her devoted companion and Pal. Marian attended the Coldwater Wesleyan Church for many years. She was also a member of the Coldwater Garden Club, AARP, Musical Club, and the Coldwater Grange #137. A member of the hospice organization and in years past was a Gray Lady volunteering at the hospital. Marian was also a member of the ladies group for the Coldwater Gideon’s as she and her husband were members of the Gideon’s for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Joseph of 51 years, her brother Horace P. Rettray and her parents. Marian is survived by her son Douglas (Clara) Mitmesser, Daughter Janie (Joseph) Hunt, four grandchildren Scott Joseph, Todd Edward, Annette Lynn, and Jason Matthew, seven great grandchildren Emma, Ellie, Joseph, Marian, Edward, Kaito, and Leina and also three nieces Gayle Wolf, Karen Davlin and Linda Jesse. Memorial may be made to Gideon’s or the Humane Society of Branch Co. in Quincy. |
Marie L. Tourangeau Nov. 25, 1920 and #8211; Oct. 15, 2009 Monday, October 19, 2009 2:49 PM |
Marie L. Tourangeau, 88, of Monroe died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday at the St. Mary Health Care Center. |
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Marjorie H. Blackman, 103, formerly of Port Norris, New Jersey died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at the Millville Center of Genesis, where she had been a resident for three years. |
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Marjorie Isabel died Saturday, October 17, 2009. Friends are invited to celebrate Marjorie's life at a memorial service officiated by Pastor Randy Bremmer and Mr. David Eikenberry on November 1, 2009 at Trinity Reformed Church, 1330 South Ferry Street, Grand Haven at 4:00 p.m.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Feb. 9, 1934-Oct. 19, 2009 Martha Dolores Moss, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 with her family by her side. |
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Mary Belle Carsten, 80, of Cheboygan passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 from 5-9 p.m. at the Wesleyan Community Church, 625 Sixth St. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. also at the church. Pastor Greg Kirby will officiate. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:53 AM |
July 1, 1923-Oct. 20, 2009 Mary Theresa Thatcher, 86, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. |
Michael Liskie, 59, formerly of Alpena, died at his home near East Jordan. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Mike A. Tocco Mike A. Tocco, age 75. October 18, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Melanie Madgwick, Lori Esper, Lisa (Anthony) Viviano and Michele Tocco. Proud grandfather of Ryan Madgwick, Shayna Madgwick, Anthony Viviano, Adrianna Viviano and the late Alycia Madgwick. Dear brother of Antoinette (Arnold) Betyn, Jennie Fowler, Sam Tocco and the late Anne (Jack) Cesta, Frances (Joseph) Galbo, Josephine Tocco and Mamie Renda. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
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Nancy Ann Roney Aug. 30, 1938-Oct. 14, 2009 Thursday, October 15, 2009 5:18 PM |
Nancy Ann Roney, 71 yrs., of Monroe, formerly of Deerfield, died Wednesday morning in Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Nancy Lee Guthrie Jan. 7, 1936-Oct. 17, 2009 Sunday, October 18, 2009 12:02 AM |
Nancy Lee Guthrie of Temperance, formerly of Monroe, died at 7:34 a.m. Saturday at Toledo Hospital Emergency Room. |
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Naoma F. Rubley, age 82, of Bronson, died Oct. 13, 2009, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. She had been in failing health. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Bronson First Baptist Church with Pastor John Fields officiating. Interment followed at East Gilead Cemetery in Gilead Twp.. Naoma was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Gilead Twp., Mich., to Francis and Willow (Harley) Rubley and was a lifelong resident of Branch County. Ms. Rubley graduated from Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in Detroit. She practiced nursing at Coldwater Community Hospital and Sturgis Memorial Hospital, retiring after 25 years as an industrial nurse for the Kirsch Co. in Sturgis. Naoma had attended the Bronson First Baptist Church and spent much time gardening and bird watching, keeping diaries of the birds she would see each day. She enjoyed studying her family genealogy and playing dominos and adored her many pets over the years. Naoma is survived by her brothers, Doran (Margaret) Rubley of Albion and Richard (Daisy) Rubley of Coldwater;  her sister, Charlotte Rubley of Bellwood, Ill.; her sister-in-law, Katherine Rubley of Coldwater; and 46 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Gerald, Elton, Gilbert and Allen Charles Rubley; her sisters, Violet Hope Eberhard and Elaine Alice Rubley; her brother-in-law, Phillip Eberhard and her sisters-in-law, Patricia Rubley and Jean Rubley. Memorials may be directed to the Bronson First Baptist Church for Missions. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook.   |
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Noe Castaneda, age 86, of Holland, died Sunday, October 18, 2009, at his home. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Downtown Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 E. 9th St., Holland.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 195 W. 13th St., Holland.     Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Patricia R. Hagopian Patricia R. Hagopian (nee Nagy). Age 75, October 19, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving Mother of Carol Meyers, Mark (Katherine), and Dale. Proud Grandmother of Nicole, Justin, and Jacob. Dear Sister of Shirley Oddo, Marilyn "Tootie" Harmon, and Kenny (Claudia) Nagy. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, (3 blocks east of Van Dyke), Utica Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral service Thursday noon at the funeral home. Interment, Hough Cemetery Almont, Mich. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
Patrick J. Avendt Oct. 18, 2009 Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:28 PM |
Patrick J. Avendt, age 49, of Frankfort, Ill. passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. |
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Ralph Bouwman III, age 77, of Walker passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Lakeshore Memorial Services.  www.lakeshorememorial.com   |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Raymond William Ryngaert Raymond William Ryngaert, age 81, passed away October 16, 2009, in Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1928, in Waldenburg. On August 9, 1958, he was united in marriage with Kathleen Flood in Clinton Township. Kathleen passed away on January 24, 2000, in Mount Clemens. Mr. Ryngaert is survived by five children, Gerald (Jean Hill) Ryngaert of Clinton Township, Ronald (Penny) Ryngaert of Chesterfield Township, Dale Ryngaert of Wales Township, Kathleen (Craig) Maclean of Big Rapids and Rhonda (Matthew) Tesch of Huntertown, Ind.; six grandchildren, Raymond, Ryan, Collin, Alex, Sabastian and Alexis; and two sisters, Mary Prevost of Mount Clemens and Zoe Gougeon of Clinton Township. Raymond was predeceased by his son, Michael. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 10 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church, Clinton Township; burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens. Memories at willandschwarzkoff.com. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 4:25 PM |
Regina "Jeanne" Ann Roach, 52, of Midland, passed peacefully on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
Regina (Perech) "Virginia" Kukulka of Flint, age 96, a loving and gentle heart stopped beating Oct. 14, 2009 at Tender Care Health Center of Frankenmuth. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:40 AM |
WOODRUFF, Wis. -- Richard "Dick" Massi, 72, of Woodruff, died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at his home. |
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Richard Joseph Batey, age 71, of Jenison, died  Monday, October 19, 2009.  The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m.Thursday at Cook Memorial Chapel, 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville, (East Building) with Pastor John R. Smith officiating.  The family will meet with relatives and friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home, Grandville (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. |
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Richard Earl Hutchinson, age 54, of Tecumseh passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born April 7, 1955, in Adrian, to William Earl and Francis Jeanne (Eberline) Hutchinson. On June 24, 1995, he married Lisa LaVoy in Tecumseh and she survives. The whole focus of Rich’s life was love of family and that love encompassed nearly all who entered his life. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Rich helped deliver Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Moose in Adrian. He volunteered with the Medical Transport Team which drives people to their doctor appointments. He loved his dog, Sophie, and he enjoyed playing golf. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three sons, Chad Hutchinson of Tecumseh, Patrick (Mavy) Morton of Texas and Matthew (Michelle) Morton of Alabama; one daughter, Melissa (Yancy) Blanchard of Louisiana; eight brothers, Larry (Kathy) of Wisconsin, John (Diana) of Arizona, Bob (Stella) of Arizona, Jim (Dallas) of Adrian, David of California, Tony of Adrian, Frank of Adrian and George of Adrian; three sisters, Judy (Kim) Bauschka of Adrian, Mary Fellers (Joe Krantz) of Ohio and Barb (Julian) De Los Santos of Adrian; a grandson, Brennen Blanchard; two granddaughters, Madison Morton and Emma Blanchard; a beloved aunt, Margie Day; and obviously, many, many nieces and nephews and in-laws and all of his “extra” sons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Fox. The funeral liturgy for Rich will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Visitation will also be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Veterans. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Robert Alan Dunlap Robert Alan Dunlap, age 50, of Eastpointe, Mich., died Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in Hudson, Fla. He was born August 8, 1959. Robert is survived by his father, William John Dunlap; brother, Dennis (Donna) Dunlap; sister, Donna (Bernie) Neal; sons, William and Dustin Dunlap; and uncle, Kenneth Jockey, as well as many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews and his Poker Stars family. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Dunlap; brothers, David and William; sister, Deborah Jean; aunt, Virginia Milam; and niece, Jacquelyn Hren. A memorial service was held in Hudson, Fla. Funeral and burial at Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation in Hayward, Wis. Robert attended the University of Detroit, Macomb Community College and LCO Community College. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed Internet networking and working out at the local YMCA. |
Robert C. Rose, aged 68, of Lake Odessa, passed away unexpectedly at Pennock Hospital late Monday evening, Oct. 19, 2009., |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 1:27 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Robert E. Downer, 72, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Quincy, Mich., passed away Oct. 16, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla, at his winter home.  Robert was born Sept. 23, 1937, to Wallace and Gladys (Marquart) Downer in Hillsdale.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He graduated from Quincy High School in 1955 and married Jennie Lee Gerber on May 19, 1956.  He also attended the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music from 1959-1962.  After graduation, he became director of Camp Selah Christian Camp, Reading, for 15 years with his wife, Jennie.  He was an active member of East Algansee Baptist Church and currently Calvary Baptist Church, Quincy.  During the winter months, he attended Fellowship Baptist in Bradenton.  He worked the majority of his life as co-owner with his father at W.E. Downer and Son Well Drilling and loved his work and all the people he met during those years. Bob and Jennie loved to travel in the U.S. and to many other countries.  They also loved fishing off their boat in Florida during the winter months. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Lee (Gerber) Downer; one son, Mark Downer, Mooresville, N.C.; one daughter, Karen (Downer) Parman, of Fayetteville, Ga.  Also surviving are two sisters, Nancy (Downer) Strang of Quincy  and Carol (Downer) Turner of Edwardsburg; five grandchildren, Kortney Parman of Atlanta, Ga., Brock Parman of Nashville, Tenn., and Mickel, Taylor and Daylee Parman of Fayetteville, Ga. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Quincy Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Frank Snyder officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy.  Friends and family will be received for visitation Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy.  Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Calvary Baptist Church or Tidewell Hospice & Palliative Care, 3355 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL  34205-3607. |
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Monday, October 19, 2009 8:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Robert Lee Bowen, age 55, of Holland died, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at the Holland Hospital. A graveside ceremony and burial will be 11a.m. Wednesday at the Fort Custer National Cemetery near Battle Creek.  www.lakeshorememorial.com     |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Roger Musialowski Roger Musialowski, age 63. October 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Edward Musialowski and Shelly (Larry) Obrzut. Dear stepfather of Tracy (Joe Petrena) Wyka, Carmen (Josh) Maskey, Matthew (Liezl) Vaughn, Erin (Tim Holden) Vaughn and Randi Vaughn. Dearest son of Gertrude Musialowski. Grandfather of Kody, Abbey, Christian, Mackenzie, Lauren, Cameron, Ty, Avery, Sydney, Ian and Nathan. Brother of Nancy (Dale) Kauzlick and Frank (Brenda) Musialowski. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road (north of 15 Mile Road), Clinton Township. Burial, Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 8:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Ron Zuverink, age 63, of Fennville, died Sunday, October 18, 2009, at his home following a short illness. A memorial service will be  Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at  Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Lifestory Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd St. with Rev. Matt Weber officiating. Visitation will be tonight from 6-9  at the Chapel.    Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Ron Zuverink, 63, of Fennville, died Sunday, Oct. 18,2009, at his home. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Lifestory Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St., with Rev. Matt Weber officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-9 p.m. also at the chapel.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:48 PM |
Ronald David LeVert, 70, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 2:41 PM - Amy Bell, Staff Writer |
Rose M. Rowe, 74, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 25, 1935 in Defiance, Ohio, to John and Dorothy (Degler) Zinser. She was married March 11, 1972 to John Rowe, he preceded her in death in 2003. Rose was affiliated with Riggs Beauty Studio for over forty years. She was a graduate of Ayersville High School in Ohio and Riggs Beauty School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Star Group at St. Paul’s and the St. Paul’s Guild. She was a member of the Wednesday morning quilting group at the College Baptist Church. Rose enjoyed spending time with her family and she was an avid gardener. Survivors include two sisters, Esther (Randall) Wigent of Reading and Eileen (Philip) Rohlf of Defiance; a brother, Walter (Ann) Zinser of Reading; step-son, Tom (Pat) Rowe of New York; step-grandson, John Rowe; nieces and nephews, John and Maria Zinser, Cindy (Jeff) Miller, Connie (Tom) Condon, Randy (Lori) Wigent, Chris (John) McLemore, Steve (Diane) Rohlf, Jeff (Tami) Rohlf, Dan Rohlf, Heidi (Tim) Keller; aunt Donna Leonhardt of Napoleon; and several Zinser relatives in Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers in infancy, John and Roland; and a niece, Tina Mast. Funeral services for Rose Rowe will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hillsdale with Pastor Dan Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul’s or charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:29 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Roy L. "Radar" Niemi, 52, of 13750 N. County Road D, Kimball, Wis., died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Ironwood. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 4:07 PM |
Ruth B. Varty, age 96, of Gaylord, died Oct. 17, 2009, at Otsego Memorial Hospital. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:20 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Ruth E. Tokarz, 86, of Colon, passed away late Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born March 7, 1923, in East Chicago, Ind., a daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Mills) Still. Mrs. Tokarz had resided in Colon since 1997, coming from Burnham, Ill. Prior to that she had resided in East Chicago and her early life was spent in Chesterton, Ind. On Aug. 10, 1939, she married Patrick Henry in Valparaiso, Ind. He died Oct. 24, 1965. She then married Edward Tokarz on July 3, 1969, and he died Nov. 17, 1978. Following 22 years of dedicated employment as a laboratory technician with Calumet Refining, she retired in 1988. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis and enjoyed sewing, watching television and gambling. Mrs. Tokarz loved to travel and had taken several trips to Europe and Mexico. She is survived by four daughters, Kathleen (the late Richard) Olah of Colon, Arleen (Malcolm) McQuirk of Birmingham, England, Nancy (Robert) Lawson of Suffolk, Va., and Patricia (John) Nazey of Beaufort, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; her, husbands; a daughter, Donna Agro; five brothers; and a sister. The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes  Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, where the Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral Mass celebrating the life of Ruth E. Tokarz will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Father Richard Altine 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 Mrs. Tokarz’s memory consider the Holy Angels Catholic Church, 402 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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HOMAN, SHAUNA MARIE (Marotz); of Waterford; went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2009 after a long fight with kidney failure; age 31. |
Sadie Riffle, 77, of Ludington, died Friday, Oct. 16. Oak Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:19 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Sarah E. Grismore, 83, of Scott, Ind., passed away early Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Kendallville, Ind. She was born Oct. 8, 1926, a daughter of the late John and Jessie (Wisler Huff) Shimp in Scott, graduating from Scott High School with the class of 1944. Named after her paternal grandmother, she was known to friends and family of her youth as “Toots” and went by her middle name, Eileen, with friends met as an adult. Following high school, she attended and graduated from Business College in Fort Wayne, Ind. On June 6, 1947, she married Robert P. Grismore in Logansport, Ind. He preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2000. A woman of creative talents, she enjoyed various projects and, much to her family’s appreciation, found satisfaction in discovering new recipes for salads and desserts. She was also an avid reader and regular client of the LaGrange County Bookmobile. She maintained an active lifestyle until this summer, when she admitted to “some stomach discomfort” that was diagnosed as advanced pancreatic cancer on Oct. 9, 2009. She received the diagnosis with her characteristic dignity; her primary concern was that she not be a burden to anyone. She is survived her daughter, Jody (Ronald) Vance of Kendallville; two grandsons, Robert (Alison) Vance of Kendallville and Quentin (Christina) Vance of Spring, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Colin and Summer Vance; her beloved niece, Ruby (Robert) Haines of California; and several nieces and nephews from her late husband’s family of the Covington, Ind., area. She was preceded in death by her parents; half-sister Lucile Boehmer; half-brother Stanley Huff; and two nephews, Fred Boehmer and Orval Lee Huff. Friends and relatives may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes  Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Private graveside services and burial will take place at Oak Lawn cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations be directed to Parkview Home Health and Hospice, 1835 Ida Red Road, Kendallville, IN 46755. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Shirley Ann Dodgson, 78, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers following a brief illness.  She was Aug. 15, 1931, in Colon, a daughter of Shirley and Leona (Kline) Burnham, and had been a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County.  Shirley was a 30-year employee of Continental Can Company in Three Rivers.  She enjoyed doing yard-work, fishing, computer games and casino trips.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Shirley was married June 6, 1958, to Charles “Dusty” Dodgson Jr. in LaGrange, Ind. He died in 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Alisa Evans; and a brother, Roger Burnham. Shirley is survived by four daughters, Ruth Claussen (Jeffrey) of Three Rivers, Marilyn Arterbery (Charles Hartman) of Howe, Ind., Marian Olson (David) of Oklahoma City and Debra Cook of Kokomo, Ind.; a son, Gary Dillman (Theresa) of Kokomo.; seven grandchildren, Jess Evans, Beth Swaw (David), Charles Lane (Lorna), Jennifer Maessen, Kori Rhum (Virginia), Amanda Simpson (Donny), and Dusty Dillman; nine great-grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Joslynn, Jason, and Jordon Evans, Casey and Frankie Swaw, Jadn and Ryln Simpson, and Siona Rhum; a great-great-grandchild, Jase Gray;  two brothers, Cleon Burnham (Shirley) of Three Rivers, and Michael Burnham (Neva) of Colon; two sisters, Rosalie Dickens (Fritz) of Colon and Christina Fisher (Jim) of Athens; and several nieces and nephews.  Cremation has been conducted.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eickhoff, Farrand, Halverson Chapel in Three Rivers, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to services.  Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.  Online register is available at www.efhchapel.com.   |
Monday, October 19, 2009 8:39 PM - Mark Spencley |
There will be a short memorial service for Shirley M. Evans who passed away at her home on Sept. 29, 2009. The service will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Inverness Township Hall on VFW Road and a luncheon will follow. Pastor Greg Kirby will officate. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
Sophie Mary Zmuda Sophie Mary Zmuda (nee Paluch), age 91. October 19, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mother of Paula (Richard) Baysdell, Thomas (Carole) Zmuda, Dorothy Burns and Ann Marie (Ahmed) Arrar. Proud grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of nine. Dear sister of the late Frank, Helen, Cecilia and Zygmunt. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Thursday 2-9 p.m. with evening rosary 7:30 p.m. Funeral Friday at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Road, instate 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
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Steven D. Crock Oct. 12, 1952-Oct. 15, 2009 Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:28 PM |
Steven D. Crock, age 57, of Rockwood, MI. passed away at his winter home in Las Vegas, Nev., October 15, 2009. |
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Our loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and friend, Sue Ferris, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Sue was born on March 10, 1948, to Bud and Helen Kerentoff and grew up on Devils Lake with her sisters, Marty and Sandi. She attended high school in Addison and beauty school in Lansing. She and Vinnie married in May 1970 and raised a family in Charlotte. Sue and Vinnie established Custom Home Interiors in Charlotte in 1975. Within CHI, Sue specifically developed and grew a very successful interior design department. They both worked together while raising their children, Stacey and Andy. Sue dedicated herself to her children, supporting their educational, athletic, and social endeavors to adulthood and beyond. She enjoyed gardening, interior design, reading, poems and laughing with her grandchildren. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family, playing golf, and watching MSU sporting events. Sue is survived by her husband, Vince; father, Bud Kerentoff; sisters, Sandi Kerentoff and Marty Morris; nieces, Jackie Stiles and Jodi Patton; children, Andy and Stacey; and grandchildren Jake and Lucas Kroner. Sue was preceded in passing by her mother, Helen Kerentoff. The family wishes to invite you to visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Pray Funeral Home, 401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Thursday Oct. 22, 2009, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the SIREN-Eaton Shelter in Sue’s name. Friends are welcome to visit Sue’s online memorial and leave condolences at www.prayfuneral.com. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:08 AM |
TUCKER, TONI L.; of Clarkston; October 20, ; at 59 years of age. Loving companion of 19 years to Richard E. Groat; dear mother of David J. (Susan) Knapp Jr., Shannon L. (Matt) Timmons and Eric (Brooke) Erler; cherished daughter of Shirley Melvin; daughter-in-law of Clyde and Donna "Sally" Groat; sister of Lynn (E.J. "Bud") Stickles, Terry (Pam) Melvin, Larry (Ann) Melvin, Tamara (Eric) Geiselhart, Lisa (Earl) Helton and the late Timothy Melvin; sister-in-law of Eileen Purdy; also survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Toni was a Bar Tender at the Orion Eagles, Clarkston Eagles and the Lake Orion Legion. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:38 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Tena Nelson, 99, of Ironwood, Mich., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Hurley. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:50 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Thomas E. Patterson, 63, of Banker Road, Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 2:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Thomas J. Morgan, 62, of Camden, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He was born March 20, 1947, in Edon, Ohio, to Estel L. and Betty L. (Thorp) Morgan. He attended Camden-Frontier schools. He married Rita A. Altaffer in Montpelier, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1986, and she survives. Thomas retired from Aro Corp in Bryan, Ohio in 2006 after 40 years of employment in the carpenter and maintenance departments. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Also surviving are four daughters, Tami (Rob) Paulsen, Southgate, Traci Szegedi, Northwood, Ohio, Christina Morgan and Amanda (Dalton) Brown, both of Camden; five sons, Larry Jones Jr., Montpelier, Tommy Jones, Marion, Ohio, John Morgan (fiancé Nikki Collins), Orland, Ind., James Morgan, Montpelier and Robert (Stacy) Morgan, Osseo; four sisters, Pat (Dan) Pearson, Linda (Ed) Terris, Sandra (Dave) Grunden, and Laurie (Roger) Montgomery, all of Camden; one brother, Bill Morgan, Mio, Mich.; 24 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents and two brothers-in-law, Stephen and Greg Altaffer. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Thompson Funeral Home, Montpelier. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Wilder officiating. Burial will be at 20 Acres on Sampson Road. Memorials are suggested to the family. |
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Tyler Logan Forrester July 24, 2009-Oct. 12, 2009 Friday, October 16, 2009 11:45 AM |
Tyler Logan Forrester was born on July 24, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of Victoria Forrester. |
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Vera D. Peiffer, age 85, of Hubbardston, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at Heartland Health Care Center in Ionia. |
Monday, October 19, 2009 4:25 PM |
Victoria Desmarais Gill, of Bay City, died on Oct. 17, 2009, at Henry Ford Hospital after a long battle with cancer. |
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Vida M. Richards, 84, Onaway, formerly of Indian River and Kent, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at home. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. |
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W. Stewart “Stew” Niblack, Jr. age 79, of Hillsdale, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at his home. Stew was formerly of Britton and spent his winters in Haines City, Fla. He was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Hillsdale to William S. and Marjorie A. (Miner) Niblack, Sr. He graduated from Britton High School. Stew attended Hillsdale College, Wayne State School of Mortuary Science and graduated from Eastern Michigan University. On June 22, 1968, he married Cassie D. Williams. She preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 2000. Stew served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 – 1954, during the Korean War. Stew has worked for funeral homes in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek until becoming the owner and operator of the Niblack Home for Funerals in Britton form 1963 – 1975. He then worked for United Bank and Trust as Branch Office Manager in Britton until his retirement in 1992. Stew had been a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Britton, the Tecumseh Masons Lodge 69 and the Glen H. Daykin American Legion Post 155 in Britton. He loved to fish. Stew is survived by three sons, W. Scott Niblack and his wife, Kim of Fowlerville, Mich., W. Shawn Niblack and his wife, Carol of St. Charles, Mo. and William S. Niblack III and his wife, Natalie of Tecumseh; two daughters, Denise McCormack and her husband, Jimroy of Holland, and Wendee (Saige) Richardson and her husband, T.J. of Dimondale, Mich.; two sisters, Marcella Lidster and her husband, Raymond of Britton and Penny Becker of Lenoir City, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Cassie, he was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Patricia Beach and a grandson, Justice William Richardson. Funeral services for Stew will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Britton with the Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle officiating. Burial will be in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.    Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:08 AM |
CROW, WINIFRED E.; of White Lake; October 19, 2009; age 96. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Warren W. Cooley, age 97, passed away Oct. 18, 2009, at home. He was born Oct. 4, 1912, in Bald Knob, Ark. Warren was retired from Chrysler Automotive. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; his children, Anita Kracy, Gayel A. (Carol) Cooley, Larry R. Cooley, William W. Cooley and Wayne Cooley; his stepchildren, Lucille Gould, Dennis Gaston, Jeffery Gaston and Shelly Hanes; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Patricia S. Mundy. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Lawrence LaFollete officiating. Masonic services will be performed by the Brooklyn Masonic Lodge No. 169. Burial will follow in Tipton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Send condolences and view Warren’s video tribute online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:07 AM |
William P. Smith William P. Smith, passed away October 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Carlu). Dearest father of Steve, Daryl and Glenn; proud grandfather of Joshua; brother of Margie and Diana. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. at the Warren Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan Road (south of 9 Mile). Funeral Service 10 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery. |
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