Saturday, November 7, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 11/07/09


 

ALICE M. CONNORS

Saturday, November 7, 2009 7:29 AM 

CONNORS, ALICE M.; age 74; of Highland; died Thursday, November 5, 2009. 


 


 


 

Ann R. Benvenuto Jan. 4, 1921-Nov. 6, 2009

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:34 AM 

Ann R. Benvenuto, age 88 of Monroe, passed away November 6, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Mercy-Memorial Hospice of Monroe. 


 


 

Bette Mae Sawdo

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Betty J. Sullivan

Saturday, November 7, 2009 3:05 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Betty Jane Sullivan, age 81, of Coldwater, passed away Nov. 4, 2009. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.  


 


 

C. Clark Young

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:47 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Camilla M. Horton *

No Description Available! 


 


 

Carl Walter Aho

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:34 AM 

HANCOCK, Mich. -- Carl Aho, 88, of Green, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Cypress Manor in Hancock. 


 


 

Carol J. Greer *

No Description Available! 


 


 

Case Kortlever, 84

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:53 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Case Kortlever, 84, of Holland, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Appledorn Living Center. A memorial service will be noon Saturday, in the Chapel of Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St. Burial will take place in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  www.lifestorynet.com  


 


 

Charles "Gramps" E. Molesworth

Charles "Gramps" E. Molesworth, 88, of Gladwin, passed away after a short illness Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Saginaw St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 28, 1921, in Gladwin, to Leon and Eva (Card) Molesworth. He married Veda Kelley on June 18, 1964, in Silvania, Ohio.


 


 

Charles A. Reid

Charles A. Reid, 86, formerly of Midland and Gladwin, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at Covenant Hospital"Cooper.


 


 

Charles McMillen Sr. *

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Charles Wood March 25, 1943-Sept. 23, 2009

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:34 AM 

Charles Wood, 66, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Monroe, passed away September 23, 2009, in Fort Myers. 


 


 

Christopher Daniel Clark *

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Connie K. Hearit *

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Crookham, Robert Edward "Bob" *

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Currie Johnson

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Currie Johnson, 65, passed away Nov. 3, 2009, at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   


 


 

Danny M. Ciranna

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:31 AM 

Danny M. Ciranna Danny M. Ciranna, age 88, passed away on November 4, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Dawidowicz). Dearest father of Donald Ciranna, Gary (Mary Lou) Ciranna and Lynell Ciranna. Loving grandfather of Jason and Matthew. Dear brother of Ida (Roy) Fedon and Amelia "Millie" (Ed) Orley and the late Antonetta (the late Arduino) Simonelli. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7p.m. Instate Monday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church (Harper Woods), 19851 Anita, (between Beaconsfield and I-94.) Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com


 


 

David Howard Bailey

David Howard Bailey, of West Branch passed away unexpectedly Oct. 22, 2009 at Hurley Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1932, son of the late Cassius and Gladys Bailey.


 


 

David R. VanDine Nov. 24, 1940-Nov. 5, 2009

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:34 AM 

VanDine, David R., age 68, of Berlin Township died November 5, 2009. 


 


 

Dawn Marie Lessard-Howard

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Demetri, Joanna and John Alexandropoulos

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:29 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Demetri Alexandropoulos, age 78, Joanna Alexandropoulos, age 81, and John Alexandropoulos, age 42, all of Ann Arbor, died Nov. 1, 2009, the result of an early morning house fire. The service is scheduled for 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor. Burial will follow at Arborcrest Memorial Park, Ann Arbor. Arrangements are under the direction of J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.


 


 

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Dolores Arliene Barnhart, 86

Monday, November 2, 2009 9:45 AM 

Dolores Arliene Barnhart, 86, of Boyne City, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.


 


 

Donald C. Hautanen

Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:11 AM 

MILWAUKEE -- Donald C. Hautanen, 73, of West Allis, died Nov. 2, 2009, in Milwaukee.


 


 

Donald R. Hibbert

Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:07 AM 

NAPLES, Fla. -- Donald R. Hibbert, 83, of Naples, passed away on Nov. 3, 2009, in Naples, with his wife of 57 years by his side.


 


 

Donna Jean Vogel

No Description Available! 


 


 

Dorcas I. Fix

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:40 AM 

Dorcas I. Fix, 89, of Midland, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. 


 


 

ESTHER L WHITSTON

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:14 AM 

WHITSTON, ESTHER L.; of Waterford; November 3, 2009; age 92.


 


 

Earl Raymond 'Buckshot' Harju

Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:12 AM 

WAKEFIELD, Mich.   -- Earl Raymond "Buckshot" Harju, 80, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Wakefield. 


 


 

Eberhard, Hope D. *

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Edward A. Eames

Friday, October 23, 2009 4:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Edward A. Eames, 82, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at Drews Place, Village Green in Hillsdale. He was born Feb. 23, 1927 in Detroit to Walter and Edna (Husson) Eames. He was married March 9, 1956 to Sally Gibson and she preceded him in death Sept. 12, 2009. Ed attended Albion College and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. He was retired from Hillsdale Tool. He was a member and former Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale, a former member of Hillsdale Community Schools Board of Education, a former member of the Key Opportunities Board, and former Hillsdale County United Way chairperson. Ed is survived by two daughters, Diane Eames of Hillsdale and Christine (Erik) Olson of Rochester Hills; a son, Douglas (Judy) Eames of Auburn, Ind.; nine grandchildren; and a brother, Walter “Ross” (Stella) Eames of Sun City Center, Fla. Besides his wife Sally, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Rex Eames. Funeral services for Ed Eames will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale with the Rev. Patti Beckman officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Key Opportunities, First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale or Hospice of Hillsdale County. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Edward Braswell Leverich, M.D., 87

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:00 AM 

Edward Braswell Leverich, M.D., 87, of Charlevoix, passed away peacefully Oct. 15, 2009.


 


 

Edwin James Densmore

Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:02 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Edwin James Densmore, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009, at Allegiance Health. Surviving are his sisters, M. Jean Thorne and Joan (John) Rule; brother, Jerold (Barbara) Densmore and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Edith Densmore; sister, Julie Champion; and infant brother, John. Edwin enjoyed tractors, farming, four-wheeling and people. He made friends and spoke with everyone. His passion was his family. Edwin is at the Lauer Family Funeral Home in Concord where his family will receive friends 204 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Funeral services will follow the visitation with Pastor Ward Sipes officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to Ganton’s Arbor Manor or Allegiance Hospital. Please share a memory with Edwin’s family at www.lauerfh.com.


 


 

Edwina L. Walker-Brooks *

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Eileen Clarice Scott

Monday, October 26, 2009 9:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eileen Clarice Scott, 86, of Jackson passed away October 22, 2009 after a brief illness. Prayer services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Father Jeffrey Robideau officiating. Burial is at Roseland Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home is Monday 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M.  Rosary Monday 6:00 P.M. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Elaine M. Kubacki

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:27 AM

DULUTH, Minn. -- Elaine M. Kubacki, 77, of 5457 West Center Drive, Hurley, Wis., died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in Duluth after a brief illness. 


 


 

Eleanor Hackett

Friday, November 6, 2009 11:37 AM 

Eleanor Hackett, 86, of Sanford, died Friday morning, Nov. 6, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

Eleanor M. Pruitt

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Eleanor Rosalie Thomet

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 10:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eleanor Rosalie Thomet, age 89, formerly of Burlington, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 in Portage following a long illness.   She was born in Coldwater on June 15, 1920, the daughter of Arnold and Violet (Decker) Phelps. She was married to Arlo H. Thomet on July 6, 1939 and resided in Burlington for most of her life. She worked briefly at Wolverine, and later at the Fort Custer and Coldwater State Hospitals, where she lovingly cared for children and received numerous commendations.  Eleanor bowled in several leagues and belonged to the Moose Lodge in Marshall.  Eleanor loved to dance. She and husband Arlo were described as “Poetry in Motion” when on the dance floor. She also enjoyed card playing and spending time with her family.  Eleanor is survived by a son and daughter in law, Bruce and Myra Thomet of Traverse City; one daughter, Sherry Thomet of Holland; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arlo; a son, Terry Thomet; two granddaughters Deeana Lynn Thomet and Krista Kaye Kolodizieizyck; and a sister, Virginia Wheeler. Cremation has been conducted. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with interment of ashes in the Burlington Cemetery.  If desired, memorials may be directed to either the Burlington Fire Department, or to the Alzheimers Association. An online register is available and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Elizabeth L. "Bette" Elliott

Monday, October 26, 2009 9:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Elizabeth L. "Bette" Elliott, 87, of Cheboygan, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Hospice House in Cheboygan. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:00 am, at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church, with the family greeting friends beginning at 10:00 am. Rev. Paul Megge will officiate, burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Elton Dean Smith

Saturday, November 7, 2009 5:06 AM 

Aug. 28, 1928-Nov. 5, 2009 Dean Smith, 81, of Riverdale, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Prestige Way in Holt. 


 


 

Elva Grace Stephenson, 86

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:15 AM 

Elva Grace Stephenson, 86, of Boyne City, passed away at her home on Nov. 6, 2009. 


 


 

Elvin A. Baggett

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Elvin A. Baggett, age 77, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Helen Keller Hospital in Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elma Mae Baggett; three sons, Randy Baggett and Chris (Laura) Baggett, all of Red Bay, Ala.; and Arthur (Wanda) Baggett of Manitou Beach; two sisters and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial was at Baggett Cemetery in Atwood, Ala.  


 


 

Ernest J. Knoch *

No Description Available! 


 


 

Ernest J. Motyka

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:47 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Ernest L. Black

Saturday, November 7, 2009 5:06 AM 

March 4, 1928–Nov. 5, 2009 Ernest L. Black, 81, of Riverdale passed away on Thursday, November 5th, at his home surrounded by family.


 


 

Ervin J. Murphy Jr., 84

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:30 AM

Ervin J. Murphy Jr., 84, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. 


 


 

Evelyn Jean Caruso

Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:11 AM

GREENFIELD, Wis. -- Evelyn Jean Caruso, 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Greenfield. 


 


 

Evelyn L. Bard

Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:45 PM 

Evelyn L. Bard, 80, of Midland, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. 


 


 

Fay N. Russell

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:52 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Floyd A. Bergstrom

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:40 AM 

Floyd A. Bergstrom, 88, of Midland, died Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2009, at MidMichigan Stratford Village. 


 


 

Floyd John Harrington, 66

Friday, November 6, 2009 9:25 AM 

Floyd John Harrington, 66, of Petoskey, died Nov. 4, 2009, in Woodhaven, Mich. 


 


 

Forest 'Evy' Evashevski, 91

Monday, November 2, 2009 10:10 AM 

Forest "Evy" Evashevski, the University of Michigan football star and Hall of Fame Coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, died in his sleep on Oct. 30, 2009, at his home in Petoskey. He was 91.


 


 

Frances M. Castillo

Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:08 AM 

MERCER, Wis. -- Frances M. Castillo, 68, of Hometown Village Apartments, Mercer, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in her home. 


 


 

Frank 'Fritz' Stasa

No Description Available! 


 


 

Georgann Hendrix

Georgann Hendrix passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Arrangements will be handled by Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Beaverton. 


 


 

Georgia Ann Panetta *

No Description Available! 


 


 

Gerald (Gerry) Emerson Long

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Gerald Lee Riley Jr.

Saturday, November 7, 2009 5:06 AM 

Dec. 7, 1963-Nov. 5, 2009 Gerald Riley Jr., 45, of Alma and formerly of Mt. Pleasant passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. 


 


 

Gladys A. Stubleski Nov. 3, 1924-Nov. 5, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:32 AM 

Gladys A. Stubleski, 85 years, of Temperance, MI died Thursday November 5, 2009 in St. Anne?s Mercy Hospital in Toledo. 


 


 

Gladys A. Stubleski Nov. 5, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:34 AM 

Gladys A. Stubleski, 85, of Temperance died at 5:10 this morning at St. Anne Mercy Hospital, Toledo. 


 


 

Gordon Lee Tallman *

No Description Available! 


 


 

Grace Faircloth

Monday, October 26, 2009 9:30 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Grace Faircloth, age 94, of Onaway died on October 26, 2009 at Lois's A.F.C. Home in Onaway. Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   


 


 

HERMAN H. HOPP

Saturday, November 7, 2009 7:29 AM 

HOPP, HERMAN H.; age 92; October 16, 2009, in Lake Mary, FL. 


 


 

Harley D. Boughner

Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:36 AM

No Description Available! 


 


 

Hattie E. Sweetnam

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Helen M. Sebastian

No Description Available! 


 


 

Henry M. Ramsby

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 10:57 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

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.  


 


 

Herman H. Ernst

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Irvin O. and #8220;Irv and #8221; Trouten Sept. 17, 1935-Nov. 4, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:32 AM 

Irvin Oliver Trouten was born in Monroe on September 17, 1935. He was one of four boys born from the union of the late Frank Trouten and the late Lucy (Navarre) Trouten. Irv attended Hall School on Stein Road in LaSalle.


 


 

Ivile 'Stanley' Smith

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:00 AM 

Ivile "Stanley" Smith, of Palmdale, Calif., passed away on Aug. 9, 2009, from heart failure, with his family by his side.


 


 

JULIUS "BUD" COLLINS

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:14 AM 

COLLINS, JULIUS "BUD"; a long time resident of Clarkston; passed away on November 4, 2009, at Genesys Hospice following a brief illness; at 88 years of age. 


 


 

Jack Clifford Johnson

Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:10 AM 

ATLANTIS, Fla. -- Jack Clifford Johnson, 70, of Indian River, Mich., died Oct. 30, 2009, at Hospice of Palm Beach County in Atlantis. 


 


 

James Donald Sturgill June 3, 1941-Nov. 4, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:34 AM 

James Donald Sturgill, 68, of Ashland, Kentucky, died November 4, 2009 at St. Mary and #146;s Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia, as a result of an automobile accident. 


 


 

James Thomas 'JT' Harper

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James Thomas “JT” Harper, 71, of Pittsford, was tragically taken from his family and friends on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. He was born Oct. 27, 1937, in Detroit. Music was his passion.  James is survived by three daughters, Sheri (Doug) Ingles of Hillsdale, Diana (Daryl) Crawford of Osseo and Lori (Jeff) Davis of Osseo; seven grandchildren, Adam Stockford, Shannon Ward, Daryl II and Garett Crawford, James Meyer Davis, Ashley and Christopher Davis; two great-grandchildren; one brother, William “Bruce” (Barbra) Harper of Wixom, Mich.; two sisters, Jean Canada of Simi Valley, Calif. and Carolyn Johnson of Troy. Also surviving are longtime companion, Marcia Wilkenson of Jackson and former wife, Janet Haney of Osseo. There will be a celebration of life honoring JT from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at the Jonesville Eagles.


 


 

Jamison 'Jamie' Pulver

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:51 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jamison G. “Jamie” Pulver, 94, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility in Hillsdale. He was born Feb. 3, 1915 in Scipio Township to James and Elida (Emery) Pulver. He was married March 3, 1940 to Ruth Bean and she preceded him in death in 1976. Jamie attended the Johnson and Guy Schools, his first teacher was his aunt, Florence Emery Saettel. Jamie was a graduate of Jonesville High School in 1933. Following a short course from Michigan State College, he worked two years in St. Clair County, doing cow production and testing. He entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific area with the 98th Construction Battalion of the Seebees. In 1950 Jamie entered the postal service, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Jonesville American Legion Post 195 and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. He was also a member of Countryside Bible Church in Jonesville. Survivors include a brother, Elmer Pulver of Osseo; a nephew, John Pulver of Grand Rapids; many cousins; special neighbors, Tony Francis, Larry Smith and Judy Price and a good friend, Dr. Pasty Jones of Litchfield. Funeral services for Jamie Pulver will be 11 a.m. Friday at Countryside Bible Church in Jonesville with Pastor John Lillie officiating. Interment with military honors by the Jonesville American Legion will follow at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Countryside Bible Church or the Jonesville District Library.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Janet Josephine Klinck

Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Janet Josephine Klinck of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 20, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbur “Bill” Klinck; one brother, Roger Lachmiller and one son-in-law, Terry F. Hoag. She is survived by three children, Charles (Reva) Klinck of Osseo, David (Barbara) Klinck of Allen and Carol Hoag of Hillsdale; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one brother, Edward (Margie) Lachmiller of Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Klinck worked as a bookkeeper for W.C. Klinck Trucking Company in Allen for many years and she attended New Hope United Brethren Church in Camden. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Janet Josephine Klinck will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 with Pastor Lester Smith officiating. Interment will take place in the Maplewood Cemetery in Reading. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility, Hospice of Hillsdale County or to a charity of your choice.


 


 

Jay A. Angel

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Jeffrey Dunn, 67

Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:30 AM 

Jeffrey Dunn, 67, of Boyne City, died Oct. 22, 2009, at his home. 


 


 

Jerrold D. Burlingame

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:58 AM 

Jerrold D. Burlingame, 75, of Midland, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Saginaw Veteran's Hospital. 


 


 

Jerrold Dean Burlingame

Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:45 PM 

Jerrold Dean Burlingame, 75, of Rhodes, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw.


 


 

Jimmie E. Wilkins

Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:36 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Joan Nelson, 82

Monday, November 2, 2009 8:05 AM 

Joan Nelson, 82, of Charlevoix, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Home in Charlevoix. 


 


 

Joanne DeCaire Goodrich

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:47 AM 

No Description Available! 


 


 

John A. Fortune, 73

Monday, November 2, 2009 9:45 AM 

John A. Fortune, 73, of Clarion, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family.


 


 

John A. Weiss

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:31 AM 

John A. Weiss John A. Weiss, age 88, a resident of St. Clair Shores for many years died Thursday, November 5, 2009 in St. John Hospital, Detroit. He was born on December 10, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Weiss was retired from a local firm as a corporate pilot for American Natural Resources. He served from 1944 until 1945 in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Weiss was always generous and willing to assist others in need. He possessed an ongoing thirst for knowledge pertaining to world events and international politics. Mr. Weiss is survived by his wife Betty; his children, Robert (Christine), Linda (Stephen) Gasparovich, and Barbara (Gaspare) Arena. He was a loving papa to 11 and great-papa to three. Also surviving is his beloved cat Sammy. Mr. Weiss was predeceased by his daughter, Janette Palazzola. Services will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores with Rev. Bill Davis of the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Clemens officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. Share a memory at www.kaulfuneralhome.com


 


 

John Maarhuis

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:52 AM 

No Description Available!


 


 

Judy J. Bailey

Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:56 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Judy J. (Fisher) Bailey, 65 of Onaway died Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009 at Northern Michigan Re­gional Hospital in Petoskey. Arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.  


 


 

Julia Ellen Vandenberg

Friday, October 23, 2009 4:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Julia Ellen Vandenberg, 83, of Lampe, Mo., formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at her home. She was born March 27, 1926 in Hillsdale to Robert and Grace (Radenbaugh) Hoover. She was married March 7, 1945 to Jay Vandenberg and he preceded her in death. Julia owned and operated K. Ellen Dance Theatre Apparel in Fort Wane, Ind. for 18 years, and was an animal advocate. Julia is survived by a daughter, Jaynee (Tom) Vandenberg Peters of Lampe, Mo.; and a son, Kipling Vandenberg. Besides her husband Jay, she was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Julia Vandenberg will be 3 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with John Weihe officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

June T. Dushane June 10, 1924-Nov. 5, 2009

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:34 AM 

June T. Dushane, 85 of Monroe died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday in her home. She had been in poor health for 18 months.


 


 

Kathryn Fredricks, 97

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kathryn Mae Fredricks, age 97, of Holland.   Funeral services are planned for 2:30pm on Sunday, November 8, at 14th Street Christian Reformed Church, 14 W 14th Street, Holland.   Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 1:30-2:30 on Sunday also at the church.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

Kathryn Mae Fredricks, 97

Friday, November 6, 2009 7:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kathryn Mae Fredricks, 97, of Holland, died Nov. 4, 2009. Services are  2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church, 14 W. 14th St.   Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.   Arrangements are by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home. www.langelandsterenberg.com


 


 

Kenneth B. Doty, 51

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:20 AM 

Kenneth B. Doty, 51, formerly of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at his home in Mancelona. 


 


 

Kenneth Blaine Doty

Friday, November 6, 2009 11:06 AM 

Kenneth Blaine Doty, 51, of Mancelona, formerly of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.


 


 

Larry Gendron

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Laura J. Finucane

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:40 AM

Laura J. Finucane, 88, of Beaverton, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. 


 


 

Laura May Bowen

Monday, November 2, 2009 9:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Laura May Bowen, 105, of Yuba City passed away Oct. 26, 2009 at her home. She was born April 29, 1904 in Cheboygan. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune. 


 


 

Laura Rebecca Watson

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:58 AM 

Laura Rebecca Watson, 72, a former resident of Flint and Coleman, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at her niece's home in Clinton Township. 


 


 

Lena V. Pajonk

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Leola M. Erickson *

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Leona A. Hathaway

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Leona A. Hathaway, age 91, of Macon Township died Nov. 4, 2009. Leona was born March 5, 1918, in Macon Township, the daughter of Milan and Jennie (Baker) Avery. On March 7, 1938, she married Sidney Hathaway in Macon Township. She was a lifelong resident of Macon Township and a member of the Ridgeway Church of the Nazarene. Leona is survived by two children, Sondra (Gene) Hankins of Houston, Texas, and Ronald (Linda) Hathaway of Clarkston, Mich.; daughter-in-law, Carol Hathaway; four grandchildren, Amy (Jordan) Marinov, Ronda (David) Miller, Kara (David) Powless and Sondra Hathaway; four great-grandchildren, Rachel Hathaway, Jeremiah Cromie, D.J. Jolley and Ryan Hathaway, and a great-great-grandson, Avery Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Sidney; son-in-law, Mark Stephens; one brother, Loren Avery, and a sister-in-law, Eula Avery of Tecumseh. Thank you to Southern Care for the loving care shown Leona by the care team from Hospice for the last two years. They became her family. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Chaplain Dave Goldsmith and the Rev. Ray Hansen officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will also take place on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clear Lake Baptist Church Pantry, 15700 Space Center, Houston, TX 77062; Southern Care Hospice, 437 Fern Ave., Ste B,  Jackson, MI 49202; or Ridgeway Church of the Nazarene.


 


 

Lillie Elizabeth "Becky" Lambdin-Lee

Lillie Elizabeth "Becky" Lambdin-Lee, 81, of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at her home with family and friends by her side. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Murphysboro, Illinois, the daughter of the late Richard D. and Lillie (Barnett) Harris.


 


 

Linda Lou Fisher

Monday, November 2, 2009 9:10 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

A memorial service Linda Lou Fisher will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Megge officiating.  Visitation with the family will be begin one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be directed to Hospice of the Straits. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.  


 


 

Lois L. McCann Butler

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Lora B. Speed

Monday, November 2, 2009 9:08 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lora B. Speed, age 92, of Ocqueoc died at Golden Beach Manor on Nov. 1, 2009. Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.  


 


 

Louise M. Hart, 94

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 8:00 AM 

Louise M. Hart, 94, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.


 


 

Luther J. "Jay" Kanipe Jr

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:52 AM 

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Lyle A. Wilcox

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 12:21 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lyle A. Wilcox, 92, lifelong Quincy resident and former township clerk, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Sandy’s AFC Home in Allen. Mr. Wilcox was born in Quincy on April 10, 1917 to Louis and Gula (Hurley) Wilcox. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1935 and immediately went into the family wholesale poultry and egg business with his father and brother. He eventually purchased the business from his father and brother and then sold it in 1956.  In 1939, he married Arlene DePew of Reading. They moved to their home in Quincy in 1943, where he has since resided. At the time of her death in 1995, they had been married 56 years. After selling the poultry and egg business, Lyle and Arlene went to work for the Federal Mogul Corporation in Coldwater for whom he worked 23 years, retiring in 1978. The last three years of his employment were spent with the company in Detroit, where he and his wife lived during the week and drove back to Quincy on weekends.  For 36 years, Mr. Wilcox was the Quincy Township Clerk, retiring from the position in 1991. He also served as a volunteer fireman in Quincy for 30 years and has been a member of the Quincy American Legion Post #157 and Masonic Lodge. He served with the US Navy during WWII and was stationed in Portland, Ore.  Survivors include son Neil (Phyllis) Wilcox, DVM, MPH of Gaithersburg, Md., grandchildren Ryan (Katie) Wilcox of Ypsilanti, Sara (Greg) Tavares of Charleston, S.C., Molly (Mark) Macek of Towson, Md., Tony (Julie) Wilcox of South Bend, Ind. and Tracey (John) Snyder of Osceola, Ind. and great-grandchildren Ashleigh, Haley and Kyle Snyder of Osceola, Ind., Michael Macek of Towson, Md. and Ethan Wilcox of South Bend, Ind.  In addition to his wife Arlene, he was preceded in death by his son and daughter-in-law Larry and Jeannette (Schaeffer) Wilcox, brother Leslie Wilcox and sister Maxine Kunkler.  Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at the George White Funeral Home in Quincy with Pastor Scott Arnold officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery will follow. Visitation is scheduled Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, including a Masonic Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Quincy Public Library, Quincy Historical Society, Union Church of Quincy and Quincy High School Alumni Scholarship Fund.  


 


 

Lyle R. Merritt

Saturday, November 7, 2009 3:06 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lyle Richard Merritt, age 95‚ of Constantine, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born Dec. 28, 1913,  in Constantine, a son of Frank and Inez (Sawyer) Merritt. He attended school in Constantine. On May 28, 1938, he married Evelyn Maynard in Benton Harbor. Bhe preceded him in death Sept. 2, 2009. Lyle worked as a mechanic at Hover Trucking in Niles retiring in 1975. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and working on small engines. Later in life Lyle loved to watch Western movies and shows. Surviving are his daughters, Kay Merritt of Baldwin, Jeanne (Donald) Hirsch of Tustin, grandchildren Pamela Kublick of Stevensville, Vickie Golladay of Stevensville, Dara (Tony) Ham of Stevensville, Kim (Jeff) Monroe of Kalamazoo, Tony Wissler of Oklahoma, Scott (Lori) Wissler of Cassopolis and Kristin (Karry) Austreng of Louisiana, many great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, brothers Ernie Merritt of Constantine and Roy Merritt, of White Pigeon. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sisters Lillian Studabaker and Irene Featherstone; and brothers Frank and Dick Merritt.‚ Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, where religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Scott Manning, Constantine United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at the Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Constantine Fire and Rescue or Berrien County Cancer Society. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

MARILYN D. "DARCY" CUTTER

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:14 AM 

CUTTER, MARILYN D. "DARCY" of Holly, formerly of Pontiac; suddenly was taken home November 2, 2009; age 59.


 


 

MARY ELIZABETH RICHARD

Saturday, November 7, 2009 7:29 AM 

RICHARD, MARY ELIZABETH; age 67; of Rochester; suddenly November 5, 2009. 


 


 

Margaret E. (Peck) Gates

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Margaret E. (Peck) Gates, age 79, of Union City died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 of natural causes with her loving family at her side.  Margaret was born on April 7, 1930 in Union City to J. Harold Peck and Lena Lucille (Gwinn) Peck. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Union City and graduated from Union City High School in 1947. After high school, she attended Michigan State College and then married Lyle A. Gates.   Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lyle and their son Ray E. Gates.  She is survived by her daughters Lois (David) Johnson of Niles, Doris (Jeffrey) Priest of Union City, her brother Robert Peck of Haleyville, Ala., and her sister Martha (Donald) Shipe of Ashley, Ind. Margaret had five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Margaret retired from Coldwater Community Hospital dietary department in 2002 after 36 years of employment. Margaret enjoyed crafts, volunteering for 4-H, and was an avid gardener. She will be remembered for the ten years she and Lyle ran Hill Top Gardens Greenhouse from their home in Union City .  Friends may call at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens where the family will be present from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Collin Seitz officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Union City.  Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. To share memories, please visit www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Marie F. Hoard

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marie Faye Hoard, 82, of Allen Township, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at her home. She was born Jan. 18, 1927 in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Carrie (Manneville) Clifton. Marie graduated from Reading High School and was a lifelong, devoted member of the North Reading Baptist Church. She belonged to their Mission Circle, WC Club, was active with the Rural Bible Mission/Release Time, and served as the church secretary/treasurer for many years. Marie was a very giving person who had lots of possessions only to pass through her hands. At one time, she wrote for the Reading Hustler as reporter of the North Reading News. Survivors include three sons, Thomas Galloway of Hillsdale, Charles (Cindy) Hoard of Jonesville,  Robert Hoard of Hillsdale; one sister, Mary Maggart of Florida; one brother, Marshall (Norma) Clifton of Reading; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, James Galloway and Russell Hoard; daughter, Linda Galloway; daughter-in-law, Christine Galloway; and two brothers, Marcus and Maurice Clifton. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Paul Bartlett officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to North Reading Baptist Church or Crossroads Farm.


 


 

Marion "Jean" DeGuise

Friday, November 6, 2009 11:37 AM 

Marion "Jean" DeGuise, 66, of Midland, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

Marion Deguise

Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:04 PM 

Marion Deguise, 66, of Midland, died Wednesday night, Nov. 4, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

Mark D. Littler, 98

Monday, November 2, 2009 9:45 AM 

Mark D. Littler, 98, died on Oct. 28, 2009, in Scottsdale, Ariz. 


 


 

Mark Patrick Ransom

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:15 AM - Arlene Bachanov 

Mark Patrick Ransom, age 32, passed away to go home with the Lord at 11 p.m. at his home on Oct. 30, 2009, in Portland, Ore. He was born Nov. 30, 1976, in Adrian, Mich., the son of Bill and Norma (Holland) Ransom. On Sept. 14, 2008, he married his best friend, Carol Smith. She survives.   Pat graduated from Hudson High School, Class of 1994. He received his Associate Degree in Business Management from Jackson Community College.  In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by his parents, Bill and Norma Ransom; his brother, Christopher (Dawn) Ransom; his sister, Kate (Terry) Young; two nieces and four nephews, and his two “boys” Snickers and Rocky. He was preceded in death by his niece, Chelsea. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Jay Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Marvin Walfred Aho

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 1:29 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Marvin Walfred Aho, 79, of 5199 Maple Lane, Ironwood, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at home. 


 


 

Mary C. Lutfy

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:31 AM 

Mary C. Lutfy Mary C. Lutfy, November 6, 2009, age 83. Beloved wife of Milton. Loving mother of John (Patty) Rogers, Edward Rogers, Kevin Rogers, and Karen Lutfy. Predeceased by her children, George Raymond, George Charles, and Maryann Rogers. Dear sister of Ronald (Lynn) Fenn, John (Linda) Fenn, Thomas (Sherry) Fenn and the late Caroline I. Fenn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road (N. of 15 Mile). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores, Mich. Burial, Resurrection Cemetery.


 


 

Mary Jane O and #146;Konski Nov. 6, 2009

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:34 AM 

Mary Jane O and #146;Konski, left this earth on November 6, 2009 on her 32,730th day to be rejoined with her husband of 62 years, Frank who preceded her in death on December 26, 2003.


 


 

Mary L. Powell *

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Melissa 'Missy' Ann Chandler Cicotte, 40

Friday, November 6, 2009 9:50 AM 

Melissa "Missy" Ann Chandler Cicotte, 40, of Boyne City, died suddenly after a brief illness Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, Petoskey. 


 


 

Melissa 'Missy' Chandler-Cicotte, 40

Thursday, November 5, 2009 8:25 AM 

Melissa "Missy" Chandler-Cicotte, 40, of Boyne City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. 


 


 

Meredith Lawrence Williams, 83

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Meredith Lawrence Williams, 83, formerly of Holland, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Ariz. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.


 


 

Michael L. Figgins Sr.

• Michael L. Figgins Sr., 57, of Tallman died Wednesday, Nov. 4. Dorrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Michael R. Henney

Friday, November 6, 2009 2:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

MichaelRandallHenney, 20, of Bronson, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2009, at his home. He was born July 5, 1989, in Sturgis, a son of Michael and Kristine (Hoard) Henney. Michael was a lifelong resident of Bronson and a graduate of Fort Custer Military School in Battle Creek with the class of 2007. For the past several years he had been employed by Bill’s Steakhouse in Bronson. Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing softball and his guitar, and loved music. He is survived by a daughter, Aurora Marie Rae Barricks of Bronson; a son, Alexander James Meuleman of Coldwater; his mother and stepfather, Kristine (Edward) Saxman of Coldwater; his father and stepmother, Michael (Stacey) Henney of Coldwater; a half-brother, Ty Henney of Coldwater; a stepbrother, Will Langdon of Sherwood; grandmothers Gladys Hoard of Burr Oak and Brenda Henney of San Antonio, Texas; stepgrandfather George Macias of San Antonio; great-grandmother, Liz Hill of Inglis, Fla., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Hoard and great-grandfather, William Hill. Funeral services celebrating the life of Michael Randall Henney ere at 6 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Churchin Bronson. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, Sturgis, is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations to the family would be appreciated, c/o: Michael Henney, 40 W. Montgomery St., Coldwater, MI 49036 or Kristine Saxman, 288 S. Centennial Road, Coldwater, MI 49036. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the services. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Michael Randall Henney

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 12:23 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Michael Randall Henney, 20, of Bronson, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2009 at his home. He was born July 5, 1989 in Sturgis, a son to the late Michael and Kristine (Hoard) Henney. Michael was a lifelong resident of Bronson and a graduate of Fort Custer  Military School in Battle Creek with the class of 2007. For the past several years, he had been employed by Bill’s Steakhouse in Bronson. Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing softball and his guitar and loved music. He is survived by his daughter; Aurora Marie Rae Barricks of Bronson, son; Alexander James Meuleman of Coldwater, mother and step-father; Kristine (Edward) Saxman of Coldwater, father and step-mother; Michael (Stacey) Henney of Coldwater, half brother; Ty Henney of Coldwater, step-brother; Will Langdon of Sherwood, grandmothers; Gladys Hoard of Burr Oak and Brenda Henney of San Antonio, Texas, step-grandfather; George Macias of San Antonio, Texas, great grandmother; Liz Hill of  Inglis, Fla. and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather; Jack Hoard and great grandfather; William Hill. The family will receive friends from 4-5:45 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, 140 Buchanan St., Bronson, where funeral services celebrating the life of Michael Randall Henney will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Ron Fields will officiate. According the Michael’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-3284 is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family c/o: Michael Henney, 40 W. Montgomery St., Coldwater, MI 49036 or Kristine Saxman, 288 S. Centennial Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the services. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Michael Thomas Jauss

Friday, November 6, 2009 4:08 PM 

Michael Thomas Jauss, 27, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, formerly of Lewiston, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. He was born Feb. 21, 1982, to Walter and Lynne (Carrell) Jauss in Avon Township, Mich. 


 


 

Michelle Lee Kusnierz Nov. 1, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:34 AM 

Michelle Lee Kusnierz, age 25, of Flat Rock, died on Sunday, November 1, 2009. 


 


 

Michiko Sipes (Shimizu) *

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Nora E. Ringler

Saturday, November 7, 2009 2:50 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Nora E. Ringler, age 78, of White Pigeon, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2009, in White Pigeon Township, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The family would like to express their thanks to God that there were no other injuries in the accident. She was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Coldwater, a daughter of the late Melvin and Marie (Henchman) Belaire. Nora had resided in White Pigeon for the past 17 years, coming from Sturgis. On Oct. 24, 1927, she married Joseph E. Ringler in Angola, Ind. He died Aug. 18, 2009. Following 20 years of employment, she retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis. For several years, she and her husband were escort drivers for oversize loads. Nora and her husband had been very active in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and they enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. She enjoyed collecting Avon, crafts and was very talented artistically. Nora taught ceramics in her home and enjoyed painting with Tri-Chem products and sold many of her crafts, ceramics and paintings at area flea markets. She is survived by a daughter, Penny Ann Sprowl of Sturgis; a son, Dale Allen (June) Ringler of Sturgis; six Grandchildren, Heather Sprowl, Becky Marie Ringler, Jackie Nicole Ringler, Joey Ringler, Joseph Ringler III and Trent Ringler; three beloved great-grandchildren; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; a stepson, Joseph Ringler Jr.; and a sister, Gladys Bates. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 4-5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. A memorial service celebrating the lives of Nora Ringler and Joseph Ringler will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Matteson Township Cemetery in Bronson at a later date. Penny and Dale would like to ask those attending the services if they have any pictures of Joe and Nora to please bring them to the service to be displayed on a memory board. The pictures will be returned to their owners following the services. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Ringler’s memory consider the Daily Bread Pantry, c/o Sturgis Church of the Nazarene, 70031 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

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Opal Mae Hill July 31, 1930-Nov. 5, 2009

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:34 AM 

Opal Mae Wyreman was born in Lynch, Kentucky on July 31, 1930.


 


 

Opal Mae Hill Nov. 5, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:34 AM 

Opal Mae Hill, 79, of Monroe died Thursday afternoon at Mercy Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

Other deaths

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:31 AM 

Other deaths Alex Lamore, 89, of Macomb Township, Hauss Funeral Home, Macomb Township


 


 

Pamela L. Mullins

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Pamela L. Mullins, age 56, of Adrian died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. 


 


 

Pamela Lynn Mullins

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:19 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Pamela Lynn Mullins, age 56, of Adrian died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 3, 1953, in Adrian, the daughter of Lyle Harold and Gwendolyn Jane (Barrick) Johnson. Pam graduated from Summerfield High School class of 1971. On July 23, 1977, she married Jeffrey Allen Mullins and he survives. Pam enjoyed gardening, flowers and reading, especially Stephen King novels. Her greatest love was spending time with her two grandchildren and her family. She was a member of the Raisin Township Fire Department Sparketts. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Leon Mullins of Ottawa Lake, Mich., and Chad (Simone) Mullins of Adrian; two grandchildren, Sierra and Savannah Mullins; one brother, David (Marie) Johnson of Jasper; three sisters, Diane (Ray) Behm of Defiance, Ohio, Debra (Dave) Schwisow of Dundee, Mich., and Janise (Scott) Hamden of Ottawa Lake, Mich.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Pamela will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Joel Sarrault officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and also on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Pamela Mullins. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Pamela Lynn Mullins Feb. 3, 1953-Nov. 5, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:34 AM 

ADRIAN - Pamela Lynn Mullins, age 56, of Adrian, died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at her home. 


 


 

Paul F. Stemen

Saturday, November 7, 2009 3:07 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Paul F. Stemen, 78, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2009, at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis.  


 


 

Paul L. Klarquist

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Peter John Zurakowski

Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Phyllis A. Torrey

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:41 AM 

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Phyllis Elaine Bos

Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Phyllis Elaine Bos, 76, of Topinabee, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 26, 2009. Visitation will be at Indian River Baptist Church on Thursday, Novem­ber 5, 2009, from 6:00-8:00 PM. A memorial serv­ice will also be held in Lansing on Saturday, No­vember 7th. Visitation at 11:00 AM, the service to follow at 12:00 PM at South Church, 5250 Corner­stone Dr, Pastor Don Denyes officiating.  


 


 

ROGER D BEARDSLEY

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:14 AM 

BEARDSLEY, ROGER D.; of Waterford; November 3, 2009; age 55. 


 


 

RONALD GAYLE CHISM

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:14 AM 

CHISM, RONALD GAYLE; age 58; of Auburn Hills; November 3, 2009. Loving son of Oma and the late Arnold; dear brother of Janie (Shanes) Hooie, Bud (Mickey) Chism, and Kandy Ramsay; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ron worked for the Birmingham Board of Education for 33 years.


 


 

Raymond R. "Dzia Dzia" Godell

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Richard Cater

A celebration of life for Richard Cater will be held from 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Ludington American Legion on N. James Street. Military honors will be performed at 2 p.m....


 


 

Richard Winkelman Nov. 6, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:34 AM 

Richard Winkelman, 83, of Monroe died at 12:40 this morning at the Lutheran Home.


 


 

Rob Green

Saturday, November 7, 2009 5:06 AM 

April 24, 1962-Nov. 2, 2009 Rob Green, loving Father, Husband, Son, Brother and Friend left us all far too soon on Monday, November 2, 2009. 


 


 

Robert D. Kludt

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:31 AM 

Robert D. Kludt Robert D. Kludt, age 82, of Mt. Clemens, passed away Thursday at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kludt owned Fraser Machine Products, and enjoyed sailing, traveling and flying his airplane. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; children, Steve (Pat) Kludt, Brian (Anne) Kludt and Beth (Rick) Howard; and three grandchildren, Megan, Amanda and Philip. He was predeceased by his brother, Art. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church (NW corner of SB Gratiot and Cass), Mt. Clemens. Visiting will begin at noon. Memorials may be made to the Kennedy's Disease Foundation.


 


 

Robert E. Downer

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.


 


 

Robert Glenn Carmon March 13, 1962-Nov. 3, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:33 AM 

Robert Glenn Carmon, 47, of LaSalle passed away November 3 at 3:39 p.m. in the Emergency Room at Mercy Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

Robert Gregory LaPrad *

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Robert L. Kimpel

Saturday, November 7, 2009 3:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert L. Kimpel, 68, of LaGrange, Ind., died Nov.  6, 2009, at his residence. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m Monday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.  Tuesday at the LaGrange First Church of God, 777 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, Ind. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.  


 


 

Robert and #8220;Bob and #8221; H. Zink July 26, 1917-Nov. 3, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009 10:33 AM 

Robert ?Bob? H. Zink, age 92 years of Temperance, MI, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Toledo Hospital. 


 


 

Rosemary Garn, 80

Thursday, November 5, 2009 9:45 AM 

Rosemary Garn, 80, of Alanson and formerly of Charlotte, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. 


 


 

Ruth Ann Kidd

Monday, October 26, 2009 9:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Memorial services for Ruth Ann Kidd, 73, who died May 23, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Nordman Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jeff Dinner officiating. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Ruth McCollister

Friday, November 6, 2009 11:21 AM 

Ruth McCollister, 90, of Midland, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. 


 


 

Ruth V. (Fisher) McCollister

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:02 AM 

Ruth V. (Fisher) McCollister, 90, of Midland, died Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2009, at King's Daughters.


 


 

Ryan Zimmerman

Friday, November 6, 2009 2:49 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Ryan R. “Spike” Zimmerman, 36, of Angola, Ind., died Nov. 4, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, with a masonic service at 6 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brushy Chapel Cemetery in rural LaGrange.  


 


 

Samuel Richard Work *

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Sarah E. and #147;Sally and #148; Bassinger March 25, 1933-Nov. 5, 2009

Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:34 AM

Sarah E. and #147;Sally and #148; Bassinger, 76 yrs, of Monroe, died Thursday at her residence, while under the care of Mercy-Memorial Hospice of Monroe. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, 


 


 

Scott Sanders

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 12:41 PM 

Scott Sanders, 56, of Midland, died at Tendercare of Midland on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. 


 


 

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Shahnawaz 'Shahn' Hayat

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Sharon R. Walker, 69

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:50 AM

Sharon R. Walker, 69, of East Jordan, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. 


 


 

Shirley Ann Collins

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:52 AM 

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Stuart W. Duga Jr.

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Susan Feikema, 79

Friday, November 6, 2009 7:03 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Susan Feikema, age 79, of Holland, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at her home. Visiting will be from 7-9 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009 at The Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland. A private family graveside service will be Tuesday at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements by The Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave. Holland.


 


 

Susan J. Brammer, 68

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 7:50 AM 

Susan J. Brammer, 68, of East Jordan and formerly of Mancelona, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. 


 


 

Tammy L. Wilkins Jan. 6, 1962-Nov. 2, 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 12:59 PM

Tammy L. Wilkins, age 47, of Farwell, Mich. passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at her home. 


 


 

Thomas J. Alison

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:52 AM 

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Tia H. Cheney

Friday, November 6, 2009 4:08 PM 

Tia H. Cheney, 26, of West Bend, Wis., died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital – Ozaukee in Mequon, Wis.


 


 

Timothy C. Leonard

Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:36 AM 

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VICTOR A. BABB

Saturday, November 7, 2009 7:29 AM 

BABB, VICTOR A.; November 5, 2009; age 57; of Auburn Hills. 


 


 

Velva Howard, 74

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 9:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Velva Howard, 74, of Holland, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Tender Care in Holland. Services are 11 a.m. Friday, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the  funeral home. www.lakeshorememorial.com


 


 

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Walter T. Brazaski

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Walter Wayne Kidd

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William Robert Sowle

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

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.


 


 

Willis L. Kelley

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Yvonnia "Marlene" Foster

Saturday, November 7, 2009 6:47 AM 

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