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PRESCOTT, BETTY; of Rochester Hills; October 23, 2009. |
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Barbara Ann Avery, age 78, of Mendon, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. She was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Illinois, a daughter of E. Gordon and Mary (Morrell) Male. Barbara graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1949, and married Lloyd Avery on Aug. 30, 1956, in Mendon. She was an Avon Products representative for many years. She had been employed as a secretary for the Huff-Riverview Agency, the Michigan Steak Company and the Mendon United Methodist Church, where she was also active in the choir. Barbara made wedding cakes for several years and enjoyed oil painting. She also made holiday yard ornaments, baby dolls, and sewed and crocheted items for area craft shows. She was the editor of the former Mendon Activator newspaper, and corresponded with dozens of pen pals throughout the United States. Barbara is survived by Lloyd, her husband of 53 years; four children and their spouses, Gordon and Debra Webb of Springport, Marvin and Joy Avery of Lebanon, Ohio, Al and Marlene Avery of Mendon, and Marjorie and Lonnie Mayo of Three Rivers; four grandchildren, Kiley Webb, Ashley Avery, Ryan Avery and Garret Avery; a brother, William (Ella) Male of Warsaw, Ind.; and four nieces, Martha, Mary, Ruth and Rebecca. Cremation has been conducted. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Clint Zehr officiating. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the Mendon Public Library. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. An online register is available and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com |
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Bay City, Saginaw death notices Friday, October 23, 2009 1:50 PM |
Ida W. Oeder, 90, of Standish, died Oct. 21, 2009, Savage Funeral Chapel, Standish. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:43 AM |
BERLIN, Wis. -- Becky S. Casari, 37, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Oct. 18, 2009, in Berlin. |
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Bernard Knoll, age 87, of Holland, died Friday, October 23, 2009, at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Monday from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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Bernice Fialkowski Bernice Fialkowski, age 84, died October 21, 2009. She was born August 26, 1925. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Richard) Lucido; grandchildren, Nicole (Paul) Jax and Gino. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; son, Gary E.; and grandson, Bradley. Visitation Monday, 2-8 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township. Funeral Mass Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Township. |
Bertha Mae Vernatter Nov. 23, 1976-Oct. 23, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:40 AM |
Bertha Mae "Beth" Vernatter, 32 years, of Monroe, MI passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 in her home. |
Bertha Mae and #147;Beth and #148; Vernatter Oct. 23, 2009 Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:51 AM |
Bertha Mae and #147;Beth and #148; Vernatter, 32, of Monroe, died Friday in her home. |
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Bertha Vredeveld, age 84, of Zeeland, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 22, 2009.   Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Drenthe Christian Reformed Church with  Reverend Calvin Vander Meyden officiating.    Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in West Drenthe Cemetery.   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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Betty J. Melich March 22, 1924-Oct. 21, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:46 AM |
Betty J. Melich, 85, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2009. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. |
Betty Jane Creque June 3, 1920-Oct. 23, 2009 Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:51 AM |
Betty Jane Creque, 89, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away Friday October 23, 2009, at the Ebeid Hospice Center, Sylvania. |
Betty Jane Creque June 3, 1920-Oct. 23, 2009 #1 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:40 AM |
Betty Jane Creque, 89, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away Friday October 23, 2009, at the Ebeid Hospice Center, Sylvania. |
Betty Lou Carrico Dec. 5, 1938-Oct. 23, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:41 AM |
RIGA - Betty Lou Carrico, age 70, of Riga, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at her home. |
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- Brian R. Rantanen, 57, of Eagle River, Wis., formerly of Wausau, Wis., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Mountain Home. |
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Bruce R. Smith, 58, of Holland, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at his home. A memorial service will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at VFW Post 2144, 175 W. Eighth St., in Holland.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com   |
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BUTTERFIELD, CLAYTON L.; age 62; of Commerce Twp., MI, formerly of Bloomfield Hills; died October 22, 2009. |
Saturday, October 24, 2009 3:04 AM |
GODFREY, CLIFFORD B.; age 77; of White Lake; passed away October 21, 2009. |
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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. |
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DUNDEE and #151; Carl C. Ellison, 90, of Dundee died Saturday in his home. |
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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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Cassandra “Badanish” Basehoar, age 62, died October 23, 2009, at her home in Plymouth, Indiana. Visitation will take place at Johnson-Daniel Funeral Home in Plymouth Indiana on Monday, October 26, 2009, from 4-6 p.m. with a service at 6:00 p.m. The funeral will be at Lake Forest Cemetery Chapel in Grand Haven on Tuesday, October 27, from 12-2 p.m. with a service at 2:00 p.m.   |
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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. |
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Christopher Michael Schweda, 27, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.  He was born Aug. 14, 1982, in Sturgis. Christopher loved to volunteer, and received the national “Yes I Can” award for his work.  He also enjoyed working with Disability Awareness.  More than anything, He deeply loved the Lord. Christopher was an exceptional human being who will be deeply missed by his parents, Michael and Tami Miller of Greenville; siblings Brian and Kendra Miller of Belding and Tara and Robert Gale of Greenville; very special nieces and nephews, Nicole, Parker and Collin; grandparents, Gary and Fran Penn of Sturgis, George and Jill Miller of Florida, and Evelyn Schweda of Jackson; aunts and uncles, Tom and Traci Ware of White Pigeon, Terry and Karen Penn of Sturgis, Ed and Toni Raglind of Tennessee, and Scott and Cindy Miller of Avon, Ind.; many cousins; and his special teaching assistant and friend, Lorrie Wooster.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Schweda.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.  Pastor Wayne Otto will serve as officiant.  Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville.  Memorial contributions in Christopher’s honor may be given to the Greenville Public Schools Special Education Department.  Online messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Concetta Mary Giampa Concetta Mary Giampa, age 92, of Eastpointe, died October 22, 2009. Born February 3, 1917. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of John (Patricia) and Rolland (Sharon). Proud grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 17. Dear sister of Betty Fulmer, Phylis Polimeno, Rosemarie Brezinski, Lucy (Ralph) Fegley, Carmen (Margie) Polimeno and the late Joseph and Jean Polimeno. Visitation at the Sterling Heights chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Monday, instate 9 a.m. at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:04 AM |
ALAMO, Calif. -- David Edgar Powell, Pleasant Hill, 65, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Alamo, after a long battle with cancer. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Dec. 24, 1944-Oct. 22, 2009 David John Kline, age 64, of Alma, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. |
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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. |
Dawn Marie Vanderloop April 19, 1959-Oct. 19, 2009 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:19 PM |
Dawn Marie Vanderloop, 50 yrs, of Monroe, died Monday at Tendercare of Monroe, while under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. |
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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. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Dennis M. Finn Dennis M. Finn, age 33, of New Haven, Mich., entered eternal life on Thursday, Oct 22, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Heather; and four dear children, Destiny, Kyle, Zacary and Bryce. He is also survived by his parents, Dennis and Laurie (Laurel-Anne Eschenburg) of Lenox Township; five sisters, DeAnna (Shaun) Quinn of New Baltimore, Brenda (Tim) Lietz of Lake in the Hills, Ill., Shannon (Joel) Neumeyer of Mount Clemens, Krista (Larry) Rachow of New Baltimore, and Claudia (Dustin Krueger) Finn of Redford; mother and father-in-law Laura and Ed Milke; and best friend Marc Cantalini. A Funeral Service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 26, at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, Rev. Don Sperling officiating. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been set up at Huntington National Bank; contact the funeral home for information. |
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Diane K. Hill, 66 of Angola, Ind. died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at Northern Lakes Nursing Center in Angola, Ind. She was born Aug. 21, 1943 in Bryan, Ohio. She graduated from Bryan High School and enjoyed shopping. Her husband Burnett Hill preceded her in death. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Her wishes were to be cremated. Cremation has taken place. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com. |
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Dick Schermer, 70, of Zeeland, died Saturday, October 24, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, at Vriesland Reformed Church. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.   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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Donna Jean Glenn, age 89, formerly of the Wayne-Westland area, passed away Oct. 20, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph and loving mother of James (Peggy), Jerry (Sharon) and Donna Jean (Jim) Edwards.  Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Wayne and a current member of the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth. The family will gather with friends at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Community Presbyterian Church, 5867 Holloway Road, Holloway, Mich., where a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. To share a memory, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com.   |
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:23 AM |
Dorlene F. Brauher-Bender, age 82, of Alma, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Masonic Pathways. |
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Doyle Lezman, 65, of Zeeland, died Friday, October 23, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery.   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. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:11 AM |
POWELL, ETTA JEAN; age 81; of Owosso; passed away October 23, 2009. |
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RANTOUL, Ill. -- Earl B. Corda Jr., 64, of Rantoul, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at home, surrounded by family. |
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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Edna E. William, 95, of Holland, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by The Dykstra Funeral homes Inc. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 10:51 AM |
Edward Matthew Rosek, 91, of Midland, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center after a brief illness. |
Eleanor Lindsjo and Arlene Grimley Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:23 AM |
Memorial services for Eleanor Lindsjo and Arlene Grimley will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at 2 p.m. from the Helms Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. |
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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. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Sept. 2, 1927-Oct. 23, 2009 Ernesto Bruno Reyes, age 82, of Sumner, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at his home in Sumner. |
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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. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 10:51 AM |
Ethel Marie Reed Demske, 91, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:00 PM |
Mrs. Evelyn M. (Layman) Woodcum, 85, of Gaylord, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Otsego Memorial Hospital. |
Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:02 AM |
KENOSHA, Wis. -- Evert Paul "Babe" Seppa, 82, of Kenosha, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha. |
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KOLLY, FLOSSIE H.; age 98; of Waterford; passed away October 22, 2009. |
Felisa Estella Rosa Barnes Jan. 11, 1990-Oct. 20, 2009 Friday, October 23, 2009 11:24 AM |
Felisa Estella Rosa Barnes, age 19 years of Erie, MI, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. |
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Anita Salinas, age 88, of Adrian died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born Nov. 5, 1920, in Monte­morelos, Mexico, to Francisco and Guadalupe (Tamez) Guerra. She was married to Jose Salinas in 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1986. Anita was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, sewing and reading her Bible. Anita is survived by three sons, Jose Salinas and his wife, Janet, of Saginaw, Aaron Salinas and his wife, Janice, of Hudson and Ricardo Salinas and his wife, Patricia, of Saginaw; two daughters, Maria Skeels and her husband, Wayland III, of Shawnee, Kan., and Leticia “Judy” Beal and her husband, Keith, of Liberty, S.C.; two brothers and four sisters of Mexico; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Juana; and a grandson, Mario Salinas. The funeral liturgy for Anita will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will also be held on Friday 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 Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Fred L. Bloodworth Sr., 81, of Holland, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Holland Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.   |
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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.   |
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Gretchen E. Maj Gretchen E. Maj (nee Swiercz), age 63, died October 21, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Phillip (Lisa) and Lisa (Michael) Miller. Proud grandmother of Phillip and Amanda Maj, Stephan Chatterji and Serena Miller. Dear sister of Daniel (Roberta) Swiercz and James Swiercz. Arrangements handled by the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Avenue (3 blocks north of 10 Mile). Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 30 at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 13 Mile Road (west of Harper Avenue), St. Clair Shores. Instate at the church at 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass 10 a.m. Share a memory at www.bcfh.com. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 12:51 PM |
H. Jane Post, 73, of Midland, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at her home. |
Saturday, October 24, 2009 3:04 AM |
LEINONEN, HEATHER HONEY; of Waterford; went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2009 at 34 years of age; she was a dedicated mother to Jesse and Jared McAllister; dear daughter of Diane and Lyle Cooper and Larry and Vicki Leinonen; sister of Tonya (Matt) Wheeler, Derek (Heather) Leinonen, Allen Cooper, Aaron (Krystal) Cooper, Elizabeth Mack, Adam (Emily) Cooper and Jason (Adrian) Kilburn; granddaughter of Millert and Irene Leinonen; also survived by several nieces and nephews. |
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LOPUCKI, HELEN M. "BOBCHA"; of Waterford, formerly of Royal Oak; October 22, 2009; at age 98. |
Harriett Leona Breece, 89, of Manistee, died October 23, 2009 at her home. Oak Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Harry A. Herrington, 50 of Sherwood, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 as a result of a automobile accident in Branch County. A service will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon with Pastor David Grimm officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. also at the church. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Interment will follow at Matteson Lake Cemetery in Matteson Township. Harry was born April 16, 1959 in Bryan, Ohio to Lloyd and Phyllis (Moore) Herrington. He married Janice Harsila on September 11, 1980 in Montpelier, Ohio. Mr. Herrington currently worked for Lakeland Correctional Facility, where he has been a corrections officer for the past 22 years. He loved farming and five years ago, along with his family, started their own farm in Sherwood. Harry was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon, the SEI Union and the Reading Coon Hunters Association. He enjoyed hunting and raising coon dogs. Harry most of all enjoyed spending time with his family who considered him the best father and husband. Harry is survived by his wife Janice, his sons Zachry Herrington and Nolan Herrington, all of Sherwood, his parents Lloyd and Phyllis Herrington of Montpelier, Ohio, his sister Helen (Les) Quimby, his niece Christina Quimby, his nephew Dennis Quimby, all of Colon, and his maternal grandmother Julia Moore of Bryan, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Dean Moore. Memorials may be directed to The St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colon. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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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. |
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:26 AM |
Helen Dow Whiting, 85, of Sun Valley, Idaho, died peacefully on October 16, 2009, while in the loving care of her devoted family, in Ketchum, Idaho. Helen was born in Midland, Michigan on August 13, 1924, the oldest child of Martha (Pratt) and Willard Dow. She attended the Carpenter Street School, the Dow Private School, graduated from the Kingswood School in Birmingham, Michigan, and earned a BA degree in Chemistry from Sarah Lawrence College in 1945. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree from Northwood University in 1972. |
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Helga Jenkot, age 75, of Montgomery passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Born on June 12, 1934 in Frankfurt, Germany, she was a life-long housewife who took care of her husband, children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Henry (Hank) Jenkot. She is also survived by her sons Henry (Skip and Brenda) Jenkot and Ronald Jenkot, and her daughter Michelle (Robin) Meier. Her son Ricky Jenkot preceded her in death. She is also survived by her grandchildren Joseph (Leanne) Jenkot, Bill (Amanda Ryan) Strauss, Jennifer (Mark) Santi, and Kenneth (Michele) Andrews, and nine great-grandchildren. There will be a mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. There will be a viewing at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Burial will be at California Corners Cemetery with a dinner to follow. |
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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. |
Hugh B. Bondurant, 82, of Ludington, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 23, at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements being cared for by Alexander-Rye Funeral Home. ... |
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 3:04 AM |
PARKS, JASON ALLEN; age 31; of White Lake; passed away on October 21, 2009. |
JEANNETTE (nee Morand) KUEHNER Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:11 AM |
KUEHNER, JEANNETTE (nee Morand); October 22, 2009; age 70; of Lake Orion; born July 3, 1939 in Tecumseh, Ontario. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:11 AM |
BROWN, JOHN "PIE"; age 65; passed away Wednesday October 21, 2009; at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland. |
Saturday, October 24, 2009 3:04 AM |
COX, JOHN M.; age 57; of West Bloomfield; October 22, 2009. |
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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.   |
Jacqueline Shuster June 2, 1934-Oct. 21, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:47 AM |
Jacqueline Shuster, age 75 of Prudenville, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Medilodge of Monroe. |
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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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James and Stephanie Kwiatkowski Oct. 22, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:40 AM |
James and Stephanie Kwiatkowski, both 52, of Milan died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at home. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Dec. 3, 1938-Oct. 23, 2009 Janet M. (Moss) Schneider, of Bay City, age 70, passed away in the early morning of Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. |
Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:10 AM |
BRISTOW, Va. -- Jay Withington Johnson, a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin, former television news anchor in Green Bay and former director of the United States Mint, died on Saturday, Oct.17, at his home in Bristow. |
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Jeanne Ann Bohn, 86, formerly of Ypsilanti and LeRoy, Mich., died on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at the Charlotte Stephenson Manor in Adrian, Mich. She was born on Sept. 8, 1923 in Kenosha, Wis., and was the only daughter of Harold and Neva Ann Chambers. Jeanne graduated from Racine High School in 1941 and married James William Bohn of Shell Lake, Wis., on May 27, 1942. Jim passed away in 2001 after 59 years of marriage. Jeanne was a homemaker. She was an avid reader and knitter; she enjoyed watching all kinds of sports and was devoted to her family.  She especially delighted in spending time with her grandchildren.  Jeanne had a generous and compassionate personality and was loved by all who knew her. Jeanne was preceded in death by her mother, father and daughter, Pamela Jean Leary of Perrysburg, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Rick (Mary) Bohn of Onsted, Mich.; son-in-law, Don Leary of Rossford, Ohio; granddaughter Erinn (Tyler) Green of Cincinnati, Ohio; and grandson Michael Leary of Chicago, Ill. A memorial celebration of Jeanne’s life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Main Street Stable and Tavern, 116 N. Main St, Blissfield. Donations can be made in her honor to the Bixby Community Health Foundation, Hickman Cancer Center or the Charlotte Stephenson Manor. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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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. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:42 AM |
MARQUETTE, Mich. -- John "Jack" Dahlstrom, 74, of Ontonagon, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Marquette General Hospital, with his family by his side. |
John F. Gemender passed away in Ann Arbor, after a short illness on Oct. 16, 2009. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Joseph K. Sfair Joseph K. Sfair, Sr., age 87, of St. Clair Shores, died on Friday, October 23, 2009 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe. He was born on March 19, 1922 in Detroit. Mr. Sfair served in the United States Army during World War II, as a combat infantryman and as a staff sergeant in Europe. He was decorated with two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and a Bronze Star. After the war, he earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree and was employed for many years as a newspaper journalist. He is survived by his children, Joseph K. (Christine) Sfair, Jr. and Lucy (Mathew) Alagna; brother, Mitchell Sfair and brother-in-law of Raymond Moses; grandchildren, Anthony (Rosana), Rose Mary, Vincent, Joseph, Thomas and Olivia; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Isabella; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Mae Moses. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Sharbel Maronite Church, 31601 Schoenherr, Warren. Instate at 9:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Monday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren with an Incense Service at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Light a candle and share a memory at www verheyden.org. |
Joy Lee Staelgraeve Sept. 27, 1939-Oct. 20, 2009 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:16 PM |
Mrs. Joy Lee Staelgraeve, 70, of Mio, passed away Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at her residence. |
Judith F. Simms April 16, 1950-Oct. 21, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:41 AM |
Simms, Judith F., age 59, of Brownstown Twp. died October 21, 2009. |
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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. |
Julius J. Sepesy May 29, 1930-Oct. 20, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:47 AM |
Julius J. Sepesy, 79 yrs, of Petersburg, died peacefully, October 20, 2009, at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, OH. |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:17 PM |
Julius Sepesy, 79, of Petersburg died Tuesday at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements by Capaul Funeral Home, Ida. |
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:11 AM |
JONES, KENNETH R "Kenny"; age 83; of Waterford; passed on Monday, October 19, 2009; at St Joseph Hospital in Pontiac. |
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Katie M. Schmucker, 89, of LaGrange, died Oct. 21, 2009, at her residence. Visitation is all day Friday at the Dennis Schlabach residence where services are at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mast Cemetery, LaGrange, Ind. |
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Leon Russell Gilbert, 81, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at home in West Olive. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, from 3-5 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m., all at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St. Fennville. Burial will be in the Fennville Cemetery. 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. |
Leona (Heide) Hyland March 19, 1918-Oct. 21, 2009 Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:42 AM |
Leona Rose (Heide) Hyland, age 91, of Brownstown, entered eternal rest at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at the home of her daughter Joan Sandifer where she lived for the past 4 years. |
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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. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Jan. 11, 1994-Oct. 22, 2009 Levi Russell Snow, 15, of Remus passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at his home. |
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Lillian Ciszewski, 89, of Midland, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Tendercare of Midland. |
Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:26 AM |
Lillian T. (Szyper) Ciszewski, 89, of Midland, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Tendercare of Midland. |
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Loren W. Weinberg, 83, of Bronson, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at the Laurels of Coldwater. Loren was born March 21, 1926, in Matteson Township to Winfield and Ifa Jean (Knox) Weinberg. He married Phyllis (Mudrack) Williams on Dec. 10, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Weinberg was a veteran of World War 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. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; his sons, Wynn (Debbie) Weinberg of Bronson, Robert Williams of Angola, Ind., and 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, and Rhonda (Dan) Fuller of Auburn, Ind.; his sister, Joy Wagner of Colon; 28 grandchildren; 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. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson, and from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service, which begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Paul Woods will officiate. Interment of ashes will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at East Gilead Cemetery in Gilead Township. Memorials may be directed to the Family. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
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Lyman E. Miller, age 65 years, of Hudson passed away suddenly Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, while at the Hide Away Orchards near Adrian. He was born May 29, 1944, in Hudson, the son of Carson Henning and Helen Miller. He was a graduate of Hudson High School, Class of 1962, and spent all his life in the Hudson area. He married Jean E. Green on Nov. 24, 1973, in Hudson. She survives.  Lyman retired from the Rima Mfg. Co. in Hudson in May of 2006, was a member of the Vandercook Lake Bible Methodist Church where he was a member of the Church Board, was an avid gardener, was a volunteer driver for the Department on Aging and loved his family and his dog, Skipper. Surviving besides his wife, Jean, are their children, Elizabeth Miller and her fiancé, Dave Byers, of Somerset Lake, Scott Miller of Hudson and Katrina Miller at home, and a grandson, Cameron Scott Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson, with the Rev. Christopher Hilling officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Hudson. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the family to help with funeral expenses. Read this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.   |
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:11 AM |
NAVARRE, MARILYN J.; age 71; of White Lake; passed away October 23, 2009. |
Saturday, October 24, 2009 3:04 AM |
ALLAN, MARY ANN; age 97; of Oxford; passed peacefully at her home on October 15, 2009, surrounded by the ones who loved her. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:11 AM |
EDWARDS, MICHAEL L.; of Clarkston, MI, and Syracuse, IN; October 17, 2009; at 62 years of age. |
Mack D. Maxwell, 84, of Beaverton passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. |
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:23 AM |
Mandus L. Wilson, 89, of rural Perrinton, died of natural causes on Oct. 24, 2009. |
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Margaret M. Murphy Margaret M. Murphy, 94, a resident of Clinton Township, died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township. She was born June 21, 1915 in Mount Clemens to the late Theodore and Mika DeGroot. Mrs. Murphy was a homemaker and former member of St. Louis Catholic Church. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Murphy and Brian (Denise) Murphy, both of Clinton Township; sister, Anna; grandchildren, Carey, Eric, and Nicole; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Norbert in 2000, son Patrick, brother Theodore Jr., and sister Marian. Visitation will be held in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main Street, Mount Clemens on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 3-8 p.m. Burial private at Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospices of Henry Ford. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome.com. |
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Martha Jean Cummings, age 74, of Adrian passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. She was born June 4, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Anna Belle (Lehman) Riendeau and Edward Riendeau. On Oct. 6, 1956, she married Harold A. Cummings. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1996. Martha is survived by her son, Thomas Cummings and his wife, Sarah, of Jackson; two daughters, Robin Gragg of Belleville and Susan Klann and her husband, David, of Adrian; one sister, Pauline Teachout of St. Petersburg, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Marvin, Christina, Victoria (Mark), Lisa, Tammy (Mike), David, Tommy, Hunter and Haley; and two great-grandchildren, Cody and A.J. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Cummings, and a grandson, Mark, Jr. Funeral services for Martha will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at 5 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. David Morton officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and also on Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Mary Ann Usakowski Mary Ann (Wilcome) Usakowski passed away October 23, 2009. Beloved wife of Walter; loving mother of William (Patty) and David; dearest grandmother of five; dear sister of Richard (Marge) Beech and Terri (Paul) Rizzo. Mary Ann's family will receive relatives and friends Monday from 2-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 3801 18 Mile (NW corner Ryan). Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, Prayers 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, Mass of Resurrection 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's on the Hill Catholic Church, 2675 John R. Entombment, Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society. View online guestbook at www.mandziukfuneralhome.com. |
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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.   |
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Mary M. Hedberg, 61, of Heath Twp., Allegan, died Friday, October 23, 2009, at Spectrum Hospital, Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. Friends may meet with the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Private family interment at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Township.   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. |
Friday, October 23, 2009 10:51 AM |
Mary Jane McCloy Martin, 93, of Midland, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at Tendercare Midland. |
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:31 AM |
Mary W. Drndarsky Mary W. Drndarsky, age 97, died October 22, 2009. Mary, a devout Catholic who enjoyed crocheting and playing cards will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Beloved wife of the late Mike. Loving mother of Michael (Trisha) Drndarski, Joan (Allen) Pendleton and the late Geraldine (Norman) Drude. Proud grandmother of Kirk (Michelle), Bethann, Mark (Betsy), Candice (Chris), Adam (Arielle), Dan, Dessely (Paul), Justin (Lauren) and Ryan. Great-grandmother of Nicole, Ashley, Christopher, Holly, Kayla, Racheal, Evan, Sydney and Braden. Mother-in-law of Sandy. Dearest friend of Midge. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Janice Drndarski. Visitation Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 2-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) with evening service at 7 p.m. Please bring a nonperishable food item to the funeral home for the St. Paul of Tarsus food pantry. Share memories at www.bcfh.com |
• Michael D. Strandberg, 47, of Manistee, died Oct. 20. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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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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Naoma (Ambs) Gonzalez, formerly of Colon, passed away Oct. 19, 2009, in Stuart, Fla. She was born Feb. 21, 1927, a daughter to Owen and Ruth (Corson) Ambs. She graduated from Colon High School in 1945 and Adrian College in 1949. Surviving are four children; nine grandchildren and two brother, Max O. Ambs of Williamston, Mich., and Marvin C. Ambs of Springfield, Mich. Cremation has taken place.   |
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Other deaths Stanley Bowie, age 80, of Chesterfield, Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home, Roseville |
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ANDERSON, PATRICIA MAY; age 82; of Mio; passed away Friday, October 23, 2009; at her home. |
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WHISNANT, PAUL; of Troy; October 23, 2009; age 87. |
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Paul Osborne, 73, of Monroe died at 2:34 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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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. |
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RAMSAY, Mich. -- Richard Pusakulich, 54, of Ramsay, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. |
Robert Alexander McBride Oct. 21, 2009 Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:17 PM |
Robert Alexander McBride, son of Shellie and Chuck McBride of Monroe, was stillborn today at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
Robert Alexander and #147;Alex and #148; McBride Oct. 20, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:48 AM |
Robert Alexander and #147;Alex and #148; McBride was stillborn into this world at 6:35pm Tuesday afternoon October 20, 2009 at the Mott Children and #146;s Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
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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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Robert “Rob” L. Kelley, age 52 years, of Onsted, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Tecumseh, the son of Charles and Verona (Offenbecher) Kelley. He graduated from Onsted High School in 1975. Rob married Sheila G. Frederick on Aug. 29, 1998, in Onsted. She survives.  He served in the National Guard from 1975 to 1981. Rob enjoyed fishing, turtle trapping, coon hunting, his numerous coon dogs, playing cards with his brothers and spending time with his grandchildren. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Saline for 31 years, retiring June 1, 2008. Rob was a hard worker who truly loved his family and they will dearly miss his sense of humor.   Surviving Rob is his wife, Sheila; three children, Danielle (Kevin) DellaValle of Tipton, James (Kym) Frederick of Tecumseh and Nikki (Cable) Chandler of Tipton; five grandchildren, Samantha, Racheal, Jessica, Alex and Macy; three brothers, Larry (Cerise) Kelley of Brooklyn, Bill (Cindy) Kelley of Adrian and Chuck (Kathy) Kelley of Onsted; his in-laws, William (Royetta) Major of Monroe; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew and a sister-in-law. Funeral services for Rob will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted, with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Garden in Tecumseh. A luncheon will follow at the Brooklyn Moose Lodge.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee or the Hickman Cancer Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Robert "Bob" Charles Graham, 71 of Midland, died early Saturday morning, October 24, 2009 at his home. |
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Ronald James Dean, 51 of Havelock, North Carolina and former Midland resident died unexpectedly, August 10, 2009 at his home from a heart attack. |
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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. |
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Ruth Esther Kaufman Sherwood died Oct. 1, 2009. Born Oct. 20, 1914, in Milford Center, Ohio, to Gust and Mary Jane (Cummins) Kaufman, Ruth was the middle child of seven. She married Ralph Byron Sherwood and was the mother of Jim and Judy.  Graduated from Ohio State University, Ruth taught in Columbus, Ohio, and Adrian, Mich., for a total of 26 years. A talented pianist, Ruth gladly taught many music students. She and her family lived in Marysville and Columbus, Ohio; Adrian, Mich.; England, Ark.; and South Bend, Ind. Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Jim, in 1996, and her husband of 70 years in 2006. She died in Toledo, Ohio, while staying with her daughter, Judy D’Amato. Other survivors are her sister, Louise Bryant; daughters-in-law, Lorelei Miller-Sherwood and Joan Sherwood; grandchildren, Mike D’Amato, Jacki Sherwood Hurley, Julie Sherwood and Tracey Miller; four great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; as well as many nieces and nephews. A loving memorial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 4930 Flanders Road (at Laskey Road), in Toledo. |
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SPARKS, SIDNEY "Sid"; of White Lake, formerly of Clarkston; went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 22, 2009; age 82. |
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Sharron Kolberg Cislo Sharron Kolberg Cislo, age 72, of St. Clair Shores died October 21, 2009, at Henry Ford Hospice in Warren. She was born February 16, 1937, in Detroit, and was a member of First English Lutheran Evangelical Church. She is survived by her husband Ronald; son Brian (Pam) Foley and their children David, Kathryn, and Nicholas; and son Mike Foley and his family. Also survived by several cousins. Visiting hours Monday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 800 Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment, Cadillac Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the Barbara Karmanos Cancer Institute would be appreciated. |
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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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PHIPPS, THERESA M.; age 78; of Clarkston; passed away on October 22, 2009. |
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WILLIAMS, THOMAS RICHARD; of Davison; age 85; passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009; at Genesys Hospice Care Center, Goodrich. |
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Terry W. Kelly Terry W. Kelly, age 65, of Macomb, died Oct. 23, 2009 at St. John Macomb-Oakland Macomb Center. He was born July 8, 1944, in Detroit. Terry was a retired adjuster for AAA Insurance. His greatest love was spending time with his family. He served in the U.S. Marines. He is survived by his wife, Pamela (nee Naggi); daughters, Kristen (Robert) Kelly-McFarland of New Baltimore and Jamie Kelly of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Hannah and Robert Kelly-McFarland; mother, Elizabeth Kelly of St. Clair Shores; siblings, Sandra Battaglia and Dan Kelly of St. Clair Shores and Shawn (Robin) Kelly of Roseville. He was predeceased by his father, Robert J. Kelly. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Visitation is Monday 2-9 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home. |
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The Rev. Harold L. Berry, 85, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Gladwin Pines. |
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The Rev. Harold LeRoy Berry, 85 of Beaverton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday October 22, 2009 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. |
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Thomas Dwight Clark, 59, of Midland, died Friday morning, October 23, 2009 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. |
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Thomas E. (Preacher Tom) Patterson, 63, of Sturgis, died Oct. 20, 2009, at his home following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 21, 1946, in Three Rivers, a son of Thomas Eugene and Kathryn I. (Johnson) Patterson. He was a Sturgis resident for the first 20 years of his life, then living in Alabama and Tennessee. He returned to Sturgis in 1986. On Oct. 26, 1991, he married Martha Marie (Sue) McClain in Sturgis. He was a truck driver most of his life and was employed by Viking in Centreville for 15 years. He also was employed by Grumman Olson and Syndicate companies and was a U.S. Army Airborne veteran. He was a board member of the Sturgis Toy Run and an avid biker. Surviving are his wife, Martha (Sue) Patterson of Sturgis; four children, Thomas E. Patterson III of Lake Tahoe, Nev., Tamara (Tami) Kulp of Kalamazoo, Christopher Bailey and Patricia (Thomas) Bailey, both of Hartselle, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a stepdaughter, Kari Lenon of Sturgis; a stepson, Scott (Robin) Lenon of Hawaii; three brothers, John (Regenna) Patterson of Viro Beach, Fla., Stanley (Rebecca) Patterson of Gobles, Mich., and Boyd Roberts of Sturgis; a sister, Karen (Stanley) Norris of Belton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patricia Jaurez. There will be no visitation. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sturgis Evangelical Church with Pastor Rodger Moyer and Pastor Stephen Wisler officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Arrangements were handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon. Memorials may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
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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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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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Vincent P. Roth, 89 yrs, of Ida, died Friday. |
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Violet Pearl Hahn, age 96, of Mottville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born July 7, 1913, in Portage, a daughter of Joseph K. and Savannah (Griffith) Adams. On Nov. 28, 1930, she married Raymond Hahn in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1997. Violet was a homemaker, caring for her husband and children. She also worked as a lunch aide at the Baldwin Prairie School and at Mr. Donut in Three Rivers for many years. She was a member of the Garden Club in Union, and was active in Farm Bureau and the Pure Milk Association. Surviving Violet are her daughter Susan (Arthur) Forrester of Jones; sons Raymond N. Hahn of Vandalia, Ronald (Mary) Hahn of Lakeview and daughter-in-law Sophie Hahn of Jones; eight grandchildren, Mike Spence, Dave Spence, Terry Hahn, Kathy (Ken) Rose, Patty Balcom, Kim (Rich) Hiscock, Scott Forrester and Heather (Chad) Corte; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter Audrey Spence and son-in-law Bob Spence; grandsons Kenneth Hahn and Eric Forrester; three brothers, Charles, Lloyd and Dewey Adams; and four sisters, Goldie Hahn, Isabella Price, Austie Miller, and Rena Diehl. Relatives and friends will be received 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, where religious services will be held  at 2 p.m. Monday. Pastor Gary Carr of Corey Church of the Nazarene, Three Rivers will officiate.  Interment will be in the Mottville Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland Hospice. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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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. |
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William G. Sweesy William G. Sweesy, age 79, of Sterling Heights, died Oct. 23, 2009. He was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Detroit. William was retired from Chrysler Transport after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Sweesy; children, Philip (Lisa), Mary (Gary) Mobley, Suzanne Coffman, Judy (Steve) DuCharme and William J. (Anita); 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, James Sweesy and Richard Sweesy. Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road (S. of 18 Mile), Clinton Township. Burial, Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. |
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William Robert Sowle, 85, of Jonesville, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at home. He was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Amboy Township, to Harry and Alla Elsie (Farver) Sowle. He was first married in 1945 to Clara Long and she preceded him in death in 1991. He was married Oct. 17, 1999, to Eva Mae Westfall Lockwood; she preceded him in death July 20, 2009. Robert was retired from Wells Equipment and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany. Robert is survived by two step children, Judy Ann (Charles) Alspaugh of Reading and William Earl (Sharon) Lockwood of Nashua, N. H.; a sister, Chloey Foust of Litchfield; five step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, Eva Mae, he was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Clara; three sisters, Elsie, Zelma and Mildred and three brothers, Kincle, Arthur Kelly and Harold Irving. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow at the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jonesville United Methodist Church or the Reading Emergency Unit. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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