Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 11/24/09


 

Agnes I. Botsford *

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Alger Henry 'Al' Fleming, 66

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:15 AM 

Alger Henry "Al" Fleming, 66, entered heaven on Nov. 12, 2009, following a vehicle accident in Amherst, Va., where he resided after leaving Michigan in 1985.


 


 

Alice M. Copeland

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:20 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Alice M. Copeland of Flushing, age 105, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G-3139 Hogarth Avenue in Flint, Father Robert Copeland officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Logansport, Ind. Interment will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Copeland will be at the church from noon Wednesday until the time of the Mass. Alice was born in Logansport, Ind. on Nov. 16, 1904. She married Paul H. Copeland in 1931 in Logansport, Ind. Surviving are son, Robert C. and wife Jane Copeland of Flushing; grandchildren, Paula Copeland of Kalamazoo, Michael and wife Trisha Copeland of Beaverton, Ore., Reverend Robert F. Copeland of Flint, Marie Copeland of Flint, Martin and wife Adrian Copeland of Grand Rapids; great-grandchildren, Franklin and David Copeland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; parents, Charles and Bertha Tucker; brothers, Thomas Tucker and Edward O’Donnell. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.


 


 

Althea "Teddy" S. Evans

Althea "Teddy" S. Evans, 82, of Gladwin, passed away at her home, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.


 


 

Alvina S. (Kindsvater) Johns

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Amadeo J. Castillo

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM 

Amadeo J. Castillo Amadeo J. Castillo, age 62, a lifelong resident of Mount Clemens, died November 20, 2009. He was born on July 1, 1947, in Mount Clemens. He retired from General Motors in 2008 after 40 years in maintenance at the Pontiac Plant. Mr. Castillo was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens and enjoyed bowling and baseball. He is survived by his children; Jason Castillo of Harrison Township Tina (Kevin) Byrne of Mount Clemens, stepson Rob Detloff of Michigan, seven grandchildren; Aaron, Ryan, Madison, Lola, Brianna, Brennon, Aiden, and his brother Alfred Castillo of Harrison Township. He was predeceased by his parents; Amadeo and Janie (DeLeon) Castillo. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main St., Mount Clemens. Visitation in the funeral home on Monday from 2-8 p.m. Burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to the wishes of the family. Share memories at www.vickfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Andrew A. 'Andy' Clark

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Andrew A. “Andy” Clark, 72, of Kinderhook Township, Mich., passed away Nov. 13, 2009 at his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1937, in Goshen, Ind. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook Township, Branch County with military committal services conducted by members of the Fremont American Legion.


 


 

Angelo Spina

After a long and fulfilling life, Angelo Spina, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 11, 2009. A 31-year resident of Sugar Springs in Gladwin, Angelo was born in Borgetto, Sicily on May 16, 1913. He came to America at age eight and lived in the Detroit area until 1978.


 


 

Ann J. Fair

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:19 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ann J. Fair, 81 of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County after a brief illness. The service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Coldwater with Fr. Steve Bartlett officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater. Ann was born Jan. 13, 1928 in Coldwater to Philip H. and Ruth (Byers) Robinson. She married Harold “Jerry” Fair on June 24, 1950 in Coldwater. Ann graduated from Western Michigan University in 1950. Her love of children led her to pursue a teaching career in elementary and pre-school education. She taught in the Coldwater Community schools and more recently was director of a non-profit day care center in Westminster, Md., from which she retired in 1993. Ann is survived by her husband Jerry Fair, her children Michael (Xiao Feng) Fair of West Bloomfield, David (Pam) Fair of Westminster, Md., Jad (Patty) Fair of Manor, Texas, Peter (Nora) Fair of Coldwater, Kate (Steve) Vruggink of Hudsonville, her grandchildren Ben Fair, Robinson and Harper Fair, Emily Fair, Stephanie and Scott Vruggink and her sister Janet Herman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Lyman Robinson. Memorials may be directed to “The Imagination Library,” a local initiative to promote reading through the United Way and Great Start Collaborative. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family online guestbook.


 


 

Arnold, Dorice M. *

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Audrey V. Judge *

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BARBARA S. BUTH

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

BUTH, BARBARA S.; age 67; of Wixom; died November 21, 2009. 


 


 

BARRY E. ADKINS

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:23 AM 

ADKINS, BARRY E.; of Waterford; November 21, 2009; at 76 years of age. 


 


 

BETTY L., "GREENLEAF" AQUILINA

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:23 AM 

AQUILINA, BETTY L., "GREENLEAF"; age 76; born in 1933 in Mass City, MI; and passed away on November 22, 2009, in Ann Arbor, MI. 


 


 

Barry L. Shumake

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Bay City, Saginaw death notices

Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:10 AM 

Kim C. "KC" Davis, 55, of Bay City, died Nov. 15, 2009. Penzien & Steele Funeral Home. 


 


 

Bay, Saginaw county death notices

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:25 AM 

Lillian Bloomfield, 102, died Nov. 19, 2009. Deisler Funeral Home. 


 


 

Bert Spaulding

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:14 PM 

Bert Spaulding, of Essexville, passed away at Brian's House Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, after a three week illness. 


 


 

Betty Jane Homminga

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Betty Lou Barrett

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM

Betty Lou Barrett Betty Lou Barrett (nee Sanday), age 73, passed away November 22, 2009. Beloved wife of Almont Charles for 57 years. Loving mother of Chuckie (Cheryl), Billy, Brian (Kimberly), Keith (Tammie), Gary (Angela), Suzanne (Robert) Torres and the late Edward. Proud grandmother of Shaun (Karissa), Amanda (Daniel), Robert (Jami), Kristen, Brandon, Christopher, Katie, Jacob, Shiloh, Caleb, Connor and Gavin. Dearest great-grandmother of Tyler, Megan, Robert Tyson and Cheyanne. Dear sister of Barbara Rosetti and Edward Rollins. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Son Inc., (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at New Hope Church, 53245 Van Dyke, north of 24 Mile Road, until time of service at 10 a.m. Interment Utica Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Betty Lou Shimp

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Betty Lou Shimp, 66, of Montgomery, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at her home. Born Dec. 30, 1942 in Clearfield, Penn., she was the daughter of Robert and Julia (Billet) Stiner. Betty graduated from Clearfield High School in 1960 and worked for Jeep Corporation in Toledo, Ohio. She was a devoted homemaker and mother who loved sewing, crocheting, painting ceramics and other handcrafts. Betty will be sadly missed by the family she loved, including her husband, Robert, whom she married July 14, 1979; two daughters, Lynnette Kast of Quincy, Rochelle (Tom) McNeil of Camden; three sons,  Richard (Cheryl) Frelin of Toledo, Ohio, John Shimp of Lansing, Todd (Stacy) Shimp of Montgomery; one sister, Sharon Frelin of Frenchville, Pa.; two brothers, Robert (Tina) Stiner of Grassflat, Pa., Mark (Brenda) Stiner of Frenchville, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Don Gentry officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.


 


 

Betty M. Laming

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Betty Mae Schaller Rose

Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:40 PM 

Betty Mae Schaller Rose went home to be with Jesus Christ Nov. 13, 2009.


 


 

Betty Rose, 84

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:15 AM 

Betty Rose, 84, of Alanson, died Nov. 13, 2009, in Alpena. 


 


 

Beverly Ann Piper

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Beverly Ann Piper *

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Brian Charles McMillen

Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Brian Charles McMillen, age 22, of Adrian passed away, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Sparrow Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1987, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to George Joseph and Mary Susan (Wilson) McMillen. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Brian was a 2005 graduate of Adrian High School, where he was deemed Valedictorian and was a member of the National Honor Society. He then attended Michigan State University, where he was to receive his diploma this spring with a major in Chemistry and Environmental Soil Science and a minor in Spanish, in which he had an extraordinary experience by being able to study for a semester in Spain. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho and a staff member of the Great Lakes National Resource Camp. Growing up, Brian was also a member of the Raisin Slickers 4-H Club, where his favorite project was working with swine. In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by a brother, Daniel McMillen at home; a sister, Olivia McMillen at home; and grandparents, Janina Wilson of Adrian and George and Betty McMillen of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Clarke Wilson. The funeral liturgy for Brian will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. David Hudgins as celebrant. Burial will take place in Holloway Raisin Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of funeral liturgy at St. Joseph Catholic Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Brian McMillen. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Buchanan, Muriel J.

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Bulletin: Dennis Klepadlo

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:30 AM 

Dennis Klepadlo, 56, of Johannesburg died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. 


 


 

Bulletin: Ellen Czykoski

Monday, November 23, 2009 3:14 PM 

Ellen Czykoski, 66, of Elmira, known to some as "Ma from the Elmira Inn" died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.


 


 

Camille J. Hamel

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:37 AM 

NEKOOSA, Wis. -- Camille J. Hamel, 96, of 109 Fourth St., Nekoosa, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.


 


 

Carl A. Erickson

Monday, November 23, 2009 12:22 AM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- Carl A. Erickson, 84, of 519 So. Spruce St., Ironwood, Mich., died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Hurley. 


 


 

Carol R. Archambeau

Monday, November 16, 2009 9:41 PM - Mark Spencley

Carol R. Archambeau, 72, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November, 15, 2009. The family will receive visitors at Christian Funeral Home on Tuesday November 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 18 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior.  Services will be officiated by Reverend Sam Agee, with interment following in Maple Grove Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Caron Barnard "Suzie" *

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Charles 'Charlie' Holmes

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:46 AM 

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Charles "Charlie" D. Holmes, 57, of Grand Haven, formerly of Mercer, Wis., died Nov. 7, 2009, at his home in Grand Haven. 


 


 

Charles (Charlie) A. Rome Jr.

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Cheryl J. Moggo *

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Chester Gene Dickerson

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:36 AM 

June 6, 1940 - Nov. 22, 2009 Chester Gene Dickerson, age 69, of St. Louis, MI died Sunday, November 22, 2009 at his home.


 


 

Chester Gene Dickerson *

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Christy Elaine Stelts

Monday, November 16, 2009 9:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Christy Elaine Stelts, 33, known to her family and friends as "Critter," went into the arms of her mother on Thursday, November 5, 2009. A graveside service was held at the Calvary Cemetery in Cheboygan on Wednesday, November 11. Father Paul Megge officiated. A family gathering followed the service. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Clara Zakar

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:13 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Clara Zakar of Osseo, Mich. passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at the Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater, Mich. She was born June 24, 1920 in Smithfield, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Madarasz) Toth. She is survived by her husband, Frank John Zakar whom she married on September 6, 1946 and she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Steve, Paul, Joe and Charlie and one sister, Mildred Scott. Clara was the last of her family. Clara loved to work outside with her flowers. She was a wonderful cook and she enjoyed going to church whenever possible. She was loved very much by her family and friends and she will be missed by all who knew her. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Clara Zakar will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale on Tuesday, November 17th beginning at 2  p.m. with Pastor Dennis Lee officiating. Interment will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Ransom Township. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Ransom Congregational Church.


 


 

Claude McCumber

Claude "Sonny" McCumber, 67, of Custer, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20 at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington. Claude was born on May 9, 1942 at the home of his aunt in Scottville to Claude and Franc...


 


 

Combs, Milford F. *

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Daniel McCandless *

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Darius O. Gray

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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David A. Deemer Jr.

Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

David A. Deemer Jr., age 52, of Adrian, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. David was born in Nuremberg, Germany, the son of David and Irma (White) Deemer. On Sept. 8, 1984, he married Susan Brown in Atlanta, Ga.  David worked for Amcor PET Packaging in Manchester in research and development. He enjoyed building computers in his spare time. In addition to Susan, his wife of 25 years, David is survived by his children, Ashley (Shane) Seitz of Morenci and Alex, Amanda, and Abby Deemer of Adrian; a grandson, Levi; his mother, Irma Deemer of Lakeland, Fla.; two sisters, his twin, Dawn (Ronny) Gadd, and Denise Parks, both of Lakeland, Fla.; and special cousin, Amy Reddinger of Clarion, Pa. He was preceded in death by his father, David Deemer Sr., and a brother, Douglas. The memorial service for David will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Christopher Brundage officiating. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.


 


 

David F. Blaine

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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DePung, Gary L. *

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Dennis John Klepadlo

Friday, November 20, 2009 4:07 PM 

Dennis John Klepadlo Sr., 56, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at his home in Johannesburg. He was born in Wyandotte on March 19, 1953, and continued living in the downriver area for 41 years. In 1994, he moved to Johannesburg.


 


 

Diane J. Borgert

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:28 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Diane June Borgert, age 65, of Colon, Mich., and previously of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 16, 2009 . She was born June 26, 1944, in Fawn River Twp., Mich., a daughter to Clyde and Grace (Schellhous) VanWormer. Diane graduated from Colon High School and had been a resident of St. Joseph County most of her life. She was married to Walter E. Borgert in 1978.  He preceded her in death. She was a licensed beautician, a homemaker, a very caring person,  and she enjoyed animals and spending time with her great-grandchildren.  Surviving are one daughter, Tonya Hernandez of Kalamazoo, Mich.; three grandchildren, Amber Briones and Nicole Shaffer, both of Coldwater, Mich., and Tyler Russey of Three Rivers, Mich.; four great-grandchildren, Xavier Shaffer, Maliah Briones, Luis Shaffer, and Jaylee Stout, all of Coldwater; her mother, Grace VanWormer of Colon; and aunts, cousins, and a niece. She was preceded in death by her father and husband. Cremation has taken place.  The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the New Life Tabernacle, 300 Smith St., Coldwater Arrangements are being handled by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes - Rosenberg Chapel, (269) 651-3284.        


 


 

Dimitri John Buhalis

Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Dolores Livernois Crusoe

Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:39 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dolores Livernois Crusoe, 82, of Cheboygan, Michigan died November 10, 2009 at Hospice House of Cheboygan. The fu­neral mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 16, at 10 a.m. at St Mary/St Charles Church in Cheboygan. The principal cele­brant of the mass will be the Most Reverend Patrick R Cooney with Rev. James Williams, Rev. Duane Wachowiak, Rev. Paul Megee, and Rev. Anthony Cure­ton. Deacon Paul Fifer of Petoskey will assist Bishop Cooney. Mr. Robert Hallad will be the Master of Ceremonies. Read more HERE.  


 


 

Donald D. Kruger *

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Donald R. Lewis

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Dorice M. Arnold

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:12 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dorice M. Arnold, 97, of Coldwater, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at the Northview Christian Church in Coldwater, with Pastor Jeff Bream officiating. Interment will follow at Flint Cemetery in Steuben County, Ind. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Dorice was born on May 11, 1912 to Henry and Edith (Dendel) Pease in Plainwell. She lived in Plainwell until the age of two, when her father’s job with the railroad took the family to Corunna, Ind. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1929, and married Gerald A. Arnold in 1930 in Noble County, Ind. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 2000. Mrs. Arnold came to Branch County in 1948 when the family opened the Arnold Auto Parts Store in Coldwater. She and her daughter, Rosie, opened Arnold’s Midway Ceramics in 1967 and have operated the shop together ever since. Dorice was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed helping others in any way she could. She was always very generous. She was a charter member of the Northview Christian Church and was very active in the church Missions Committee. Mrs. Arnold is survived by her children, John (Juanita) Arnold, daughters, Patricia (James) Morrill and Rosalyn Arnold, all of Coldwater, grandchildren, Pamela (William) Cook of Covington, Ind., Melvin Morrill, John (Cathleen) Morrill, Robert (Kimberlie) Morrill and Richard Morrill, all of Coldwater, Toni (Lewis) Temples of Cincinnati, Ohio, and John (Suzzette) Arnold of Coldwater; adoptive granddaughter, Kory Lewis of Coopersville; 19 great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Dorice was also preceded in death by her parents; brother Donald Pease; and three infant sisters. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Northview Christian Church, the Branch County Food Pantry or the Branch District Library. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to to share a thought in the online family guestbook.


 


 

Doris Double

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:42 AM - Arlene Bachanov 

Doris Double, age 83, of Clayton died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. 


 


 

Doris Genevieve Hammond Fedus, 98

Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:15 AM 

Doris Genevieve Hammond Fedus, of Petoskey, a Crooked Lake resident and formerly of Livonia, passed away peacefully Nov. 13, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.


 


 

Doris Lee Riggie

Friday, November 20, 2009 11:59 AM 

Doris Lee Riggie, 79, of Midland, died late Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

Doris Loreen Coutcher

Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doris Loreen Coutcher, age 84, of Adrian, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., died on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Liberty Place. She was born July 7, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, to James and Carrie (Swartz) Holey. On Oct. 2, 1948, she married Joseph Coutcher in Lambertville, Mich.  Doris had been employed by Devilbiss. She enjoyed making dolls and exhibiting her work at doll shows. In addition to her husband, Joseph, she is survived by two sons, Gary Coutcher and his wife, Dianne, of Fort Myers, Fla., and John Coutcher and his wife, Irene, of Lambertville; a daughter, Judy Davis and her husband, Gene, of Adrian; a brother, Eugene Holey and his wife, Helen, of Montgomery, Mich.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Holey; two sisters, Lois Holey in childhood and Bonnie Hinkle; and a daughter, Diane Byall. At Doris’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation or services. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Dorothy Ann Robinson

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Douglas Darr Arnold

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Douglas Darr Arnold, 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio. Doug fought a courageous battle with cancer and died at peace with family members by his side. Douglas D. Arnold was born Nov. 11, 1930, in Hillsdale, the son of Henry Dewey and Katherine Marie (Bates) Arnold. He married Rita R. Shultz Dec. 26, 1980, in Bryan, and she preceded him in death March 16, 2007. Doug was an accomplished artist during his high school days at Hillsdale High School. He was featured in LIFE Magazine on June 20, 1949, with his work hanging in the National Scholastic Art Show two years in a row. Doug worked at The Aro Corporation in Bryan for 41 years, retiring in 1991. Doug was well known for his industrial photography. He was co-director of the Bryan V.F.W. Veterettes Drum & Drill Team, which won several national championships. Doug was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Montpelier, Ohio. He loved to watch his grandsons participate in their sporting events. He enjoyed his life and family. Doug will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Douglas is survived by three sons, Mike (Teri) Arnold, of Charlotte, Jeff (Brenda) Arnold, of Bryan, and Doug (Peggy) Arnold, of Enid, Okla.; one daughter, Patricia Kidd, of Texas; one stepson, Carl Shultz, of Tucson, Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Rene Shultz, also of Tucson, and Tami Shultz, of Findlay, Ohio; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and cherished friend, Barbara Zulch. Doug was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ross and Donald Arnold. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Krill Funeral Home, 114 East Hull St., Edgerton, with the Reverend Bob Damschroder officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton. Memorials in the name of Douglas D. Arnold may be sent to Hospital Hospice & Home Health, Bryan. Condolences may be sent to and the online register signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com.


 


 

Dr. Alister M. MacKenzie

Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Duane E. Bills

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:15 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Duane E. Bills, 86, of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 9, 1922 in Crystal, the son of Audley and Alice (Small) Bills. Duane served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a retired truck driver. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. He and his wife had belonged to the Night Owls Camping Club of Quincy. On Sept. 19, 1947 he married Florence “Kitty” (Sheerer) and she preceded him in death in 2008. Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine (Jack) Kerspilo of Reading, Cindy (Steve) Blonde of Litchfield; two sons, Mike (Judy) Bills of Litchfield, Dan (Connie) Bills of Litchfield; six sisters,  Imallee (Doug) Worden of Riga, Audrey Lattas of Hillsdale, Dollie Teller of Litchfield, Leona Katz of Coldwater, Shirley (Richard) Harrison of Jonesville, Alice (Rich) Luther of Coloma; two sisters-in-law, Jolene Bills of Jackson, Jean Bills of Litchfield; four brothers, Charles (Marcia) Bills of Jackson, Leroy (Betty) Bills of Oklahoma, George (Shirley) DePew of Homer, Jim (Mary) DePew of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ken and Robert Bills; one sister, Wanda Karney; and his step-mother, Leone Bills. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Litchfield Athletic Boosters.  


 


 

Duane N. Kroeger

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:07 AM 

Mr. Duane N. Kroeger, 65, of Johannesburg, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, following a struggle with an extended medical history. 


 


 

EMERSON KENT MITCHELL

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:23 AM

MITCHELL, EMERSON KENT; age 88; of Linden, formerly of Vero Beach, FL; died November 23, 2009. 


 


 

Earl H. Beebe

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:09 PM 

Earl H. Beebe, 86, of Sanford, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 18, 2009, at Mid-Michigan Stratford Village. 


 


 

Edith M. McPhail

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Edward Jarmolowicz

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Edward M. McGlade

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Edward V. Slingerland

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Eleanor A. Haney

Friday, November 20, 2009 1:08 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Eleanor Anna Haney, age 86, of Osceola, Ind., and a former longtime Burr Oak resident, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1923, in Burr Oak, a daughter of the late Levi and Hattie (Schallhorn) Hill. Eleanor had been living with her daughter for the past 11 years. Prior to that she had resided her whole life in Burr Oak and graduated from Burr Oak High School. On Feb. 5, 1946, she married Norman Haney in Centreville. He died Jan. 4, 1992. Mrs. Haney was a homemaker and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak. She enjoyed crocheting, animals, gardening and word-find games. She is survived by three daughters, Anna (James) VanNest of Sturgis, Joyce (Kenneth) Brackett of Burr Oak and Theresa (Neil Redick) Grose of Osceola; a son, Michael (Anna) Haney of Casa Grande, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosie Miller of Burr Oak; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Norman Lee Haney; a grandson, James Richard VanNest; a sister, Doris Bennett; and three brothers, Eugene Hill, George William Hill and Albert Hill. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Eleanor Haney will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burr Oak. The Rev. Kurt Kuhlmann will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Haney’s memory consider the Center for Hospice, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, Elkhart, IN 46516. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

Elizabeth A. Kauffold

Monday, November 23, 2009 3:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Kauffold, age 44, of White Pigeon, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born in Three Rivers on May 7, 1965, the daughter of David and Hattie (DePlanche) Kauffold and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County.  Beth attended the Pathfinder Center in Centreville, and had worked at ARCH Workshop in Sturgis, and participated in the ADAPT Program.  Beth enjoyed doing puzzles, browsing magazines, and kitties.  Beth’s life has been enriched in the most loving way possible by being cared for and sheltered at the Matthew 7:7 Ltd. Adult Home near White Pigeon.  Her caretakers touched Beth’s life with love, compassion, and gentle guidance.  Beth is survived by her father, David Kauffold and his wife, Lucy of Mishawaka, Ind.; her guardians, Annette and Bruce Lundberg of Three Rivers; Guy Sutton, his staff, and the and residents of Matthew 7:7 Ltd.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Kauffold. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in Constantine Cemetery with Rev. Steve Nichols, Pastor of the Berean Baptist Church of Portage officiating.  Memorials may be directed to Matthew 7:7 Ltd.  Arrangements were by the Eickhoff, Farrand, Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers.  An online register is available at www.efhchapel.com.


 


 

Elmer Richard Drefke

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Elmer Richard Drefke passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the age of 90. He was born on Dec. 20, 1918, to Elizabeth Caroline (Beagle) Drefke and Richard Gerhart Drefke at home in Riga Township. He went to Ward School, grades 1-8, and graduated from Blissfield High School in 1936. He worked at Gerity Mfg. Co. and helped on the family farm until entering the service in World War II. He was inducted on Jan. 8, 1942, at Fort Custer, Mich. He served in the European offensive in the 391 Fighter Squadron as Airplane Crew Chief. He received many awards, among them the Bronze Star and Belgian Fourragere. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 11, 1945, at Indiantown Gap, Pa. After service he returned to work at Gerity’s until it was taken over by Hoover Ball Bearing Co. When that closed, he went to work for Ace Drill Co. On Nov. 8, 1947, he married Donna Marie Hersey at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna; son, Jeffrey Lynn Drefke and his wife, Lorra Joanne;  three granddaughters, Kathryn (Kate) Elizabeth, Jessica Anne and Abigail Lynne; sister-in-law, Geraldine Drefke, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Carl and Willard; sister-in-law, Lnora; and nephew, Donald Drefke. Funeral services for Elmer will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Denise Benjamin officiating. Burial will take place in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian, with full military rites conducted by the V.F.W. Annis-Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be held on Tuesday 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. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Elmore D. Shoudy

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Elmore D. Shoudy, M.D.

Monday, November 23, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Esther L. Ost

Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Esther L. Ost, age 70, of Dundee died Nov. 20, 2009. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Cover Funeral Home in Dundee. 


 


 

Esther L. Ost Nov. 20, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:12 AM 

Esther L. Ost, 70, of Dundee, died Friday afternoon at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe. 


 


 

Esther Louise Ost July 31, 1939-Nov. 20, 2009

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:36 AM 

Esther Louise Ost, age 70 of Dundee, Michigan passed away at 10:50 A.M., Friday, November 20, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe. 


 


 

Esther M. King

Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Esther Ruth (Pietila) Cook

Monday, November 23, 2009 12:26 AM 

DeWITT, Mich. -- Esther Ruth (Pietila) Cook, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.


 


 

Esther Ruth Cook (Pietila) *

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Ethel C. Davis *

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Ethel Schoolcraft

Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Ethel Schoolcraft, 79, of Afton, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Northern Michigan Region­al Hospital in Petoskey. A memorial gathering will take place starting at 1:00pm, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Afton Community Club on Montgomery Rd. in Afton. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may visit www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River served the family. Read more HERE.


 


 

Evelyn L. Handlon *

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Evelyn Willson, 91

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:02 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Evelyn G. Willson, 91, of Zeeland, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland. Burial will be in Maine Cemetery in Maine, New York. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Lakeshore Memorial Services.  www.lakeshore memorial.com  


 


 

Evert Lee Hancock

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Fair, Ann *

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Fern D. Pearson

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:14 PM 

Fern D. Pearson, 84, of Midland, died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.


 


 

Floyd A. Perry

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:12 AM 

Additional information has been received for Floyd A. Perry, 95, of Petersburg, who died Wednesday.


 


 

Floyd A. Perry Nov. 27, 1913- Nov. 18, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:35 AM

Floyd A. Perry, age 95, of Petersburg, Michigan, passed away Wednesday evening at his home, surrounded by his family and under the care of hospice. 


 


 

Frances I. Walker April 11, 1923-Nov. 21, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:06 PM 

Frances I. Walker, 86 Years of Temperance, MI, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Hickory Ridge of Temperance. 


 


 

Frances Walton

Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:06 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Frances Walton, 93, died Nov. 1, 2009, at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego,Calif. She was born Feb. 20,1916, in Highland Park, Mich., to Kasper and Mary Amirkanian. She married Thomas Walton Sr. Oct. 12,1940, and he preceded her in death Oct. 31,1989. She was a devoted wife and homemaker and a successful and helping partner with her husband while owning Harvard of Hillsdale in Litchfield. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Michael (Diane) Markarian and brother, Leo "Lee" Amirkanian. She is held in special memory by her granddaughters whom she had a great influence on their lives. Survivors include a brother, Harry Amirkanian, and two sons, Thomas E. Walton Jr,, of Vero Beach,Fla. and John F. Walton, of Carson City, Nev. Also surviving are four granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren and niece. No services or memorial are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Neptune Society of El Cajon,Calif.


 


 

Freeze Sr., Michael Carl *

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Galen W. 'Sy' Seiler, 89

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:00 AM 

Galen W. 'Sy' Seiler, 89, passed away peaceably Nov. 8, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility with his eldest son, Lou, at his side.


 


 

Gary A. Vincent

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:09 PM 

Gary A. Vincent, 70, of Midland, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center.


 


 

Gary White

Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Gaylord Vaughn Fisher

Gaylord Vaughn Fisher, age 72, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away after a short illness on Oct. 28, 2009 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. 


 


 

George M. Lewis Jr

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Gerald 'Jerry' Grunow

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM 

Gerald 'Jerry' Grunow Gerald "Jerry" Grunow, age 66, passed peacefully at home in Chesterfield on November 5, 2009. He was born July 19, 1943, in St Clair Shores. Jerry served in the United States Navy as a Seabee in Vietnam and retired from the Air Force Reserves. Jerry is survived by his son, Erik Grunow; three sisters, Nancy (Mim) Wargo, Sharon (Michael) Fallon, Karen Schwartz; four nephews; and four nieces. He was predeceased by his mother, Marion Grunow and his father, Lester Grunow. He was a loving and caring person who enjoyed living on the water and loved to party with his friends. We miss and love you.


 


 

Gerald Parker Nov. 19, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:38 AM

Gerald Parker, 72, of Newport died Thursday in Toledo. Arrangements by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock. 


 


 

Geroge Royce Hagan

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Gladys Lulu Schnackenberg

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Glenn A. Dowty

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:41 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Glenn A. Dowty, age 93, of Brighton, and a former longtime Sturgis resident, passed away early Saturday morning Nov. 21, 2009, at the Providence Park Hospital in Novi. He was born in 1916, in Woodford County, Ill., a son of the late Arthur A. and Myrtle E. (Sullivan) Dowty. On Oct. 6, 1940, he married Alberta M. Parker at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Glenn retired from Abbott Laboratories in Sturgis following 32 years of dedicated employment. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. Glenn was a Life member of the B.P.O.Elks #1381 and the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Glenn was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 69 years, Alberta; two daughters, Nancy Ann (Joseph) Monroe of Brighton and Sandra Lee (Harvey) Wilson of Presque Isle; five grandchildren, Michael Monroe, Jane Donovan, Rick Monroe, Harvey M. Wilson and Nancy Seeley; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Arnold of Constantine and Maxine Wertz of Colon; a sister-in-law, Mary Jeanne Dowty of Schoolcraft; a brother-in-law, Grant (Helen) Parker of Perry; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Glenn A. Dowty will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Michael Wicks will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Dowty’s memory consider the First Presbyterian Church, 1320 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091, or the charity of ones choice. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Glenn P. Eckerle

Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:36 PM - Mark Spencley 

Glenn P. 'Skip' Eckerle II, 44, passed away sud­denly Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in Newaygo. A Memorial Service was held Satur­day, Nov. 14, 2009 at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Fu­neral Homes Inc., 6291 S. Harvey St. in Muskegon, with Deacon Bill McCabe officiating. Read more HERE.


 


 

Goldie A. Hernandez

Monday, November 23, 2009 3:01 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Goldie Alice Hernandez, age 71‚ of Centreville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at her home. Goldie was born in Allegan on Sept. 1, 1938, a daughter of Merritt and Goldie (Failor) Butler. She graduated from Three Rivers High School. Goldie married Kenneth Watson in 1956, he preceded her in death in 1970. On July 17, 1980 she married Fidencio “Phil” Hernandez in Three Rivers. Goldie worked as a physical therapist at Fairview Nursing Home and Three Rivers Health Hospital. She was an avid reader and was active in the Nottawa Township Library. Goldie also enjoyed working in her garden and loved her flowers. She collected turtles and was a fan of the television shows Cops, Judges, Bones and House. Surviving are her husband, Phil Hernandez of Centreville; son, David Watson of Paw Paw; daughter, Dawn (Roger) Harper of Colon; sisters, Marian Lukins of Ft. Wayne, Nancy Lukins of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Amanda (Dustin) Schmittendorf of Constantine, Andrea Watson of Centreville and great-grandson, Tallen Schmittendorf. She was preceded in death by her parents. At her request cremation has taken place. Services are private at the convenience of family. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Gordon "Satch" Powell Jr

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Gordon F. Masserant April 6, 1929-Nov. 19, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:12 AM 

Gordon F. and #147;Gordie and #148; Masserant, 80, passed away Thursday, November 19th at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. He had been in poor health for three years.


 


 

Green, Myrtle S. *

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Gregory Alan Byers

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gregory Alan Byers, 50, of Hillsdale, passed away, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born, Feb. 18, 1959, in Hillsdale to Frederick L. and Charlotte (Duerr) Byers. He was married Feb. 21, 1995, to Deborah Gordon and she survives. Gregory was a 1977 graduate of Hillsdale High School and was employed by ACT in Hillsdale for 25 years. He enjoyed working on cars, lawn mowers and small engines. Besides his wife, Deborah, he is survived by two sons, Zachary and Garrett Byers, both at home; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Marian Tuttle; his maternal grandmother, Florence Duerr of Chicago; a sister, Machelle (Gary) Langhann of Hillsdale; and two brothers, Gary (Janette) Byers of Osseo and Larry Byers of St. Louis, Mo. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Gregory Alan Byers will be 11 a.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor James Olinger officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Hillsdale. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Guy Massengale, 46

Monday, November 23, 2009 8:35 AM 

Guy Massengale, 46, of East Jordan, and formerly of Eaton Rapids, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in East Jordan. 


 


 

Harold G. Noll *

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Harvey E. Leavitt

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Helen J. Witte

Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Helen J. Witte, 100, of Cheboy­gan passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a complete obituary will be published in a future edition of the Cheboygan Daily Tribune. Read more HERE.  


 


 

Helen M. Westlake-Chmielewski

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM 

Helen M. Westlake-Chmielewski Helen M. Westlake-Chmielewski, age 76, resident of Washington Township and formerly of Lewiston, Mich., passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009. She was born September 29, 1933, in Utica, Michigan to the late William and Hildegard Westlake. Founding member of St. John & Paul Catholic Church in Washington Township. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Beloved wife of Mitchell of 55 years. Loving Mother of Deborah Chmielewski, John (Diane) Chmielewski, Patricia Chmielewski, Cathy (Ron) Kriss, and JoAnn (Bruce) Proctor. Proud Grandmother of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dear Sister of Shirley Hitch. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke) Utica. Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. with rosary 7 p.m. Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. John and Paul Catholic Church, 7777 28 Mile Road, Washington Township until time of Mass 11 a.m. Interment Utica Cemetery. Family request donations to Wm. Beaumont Hospice or American Cancer Society. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.


 


 

Henrietta Edwards Oct. 27, 1919-Nov. 21, 2009

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:34 AM 

Henrietta Edwards, age 90, of Saline, MI, formerly of Milan, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family on November 21, 2009, at Saline Evangelical Home.


 


 

Hildegard Otto

Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:07 PM 

Mrs. Hildegard Otto, 100, of Lewiston, died Nov. 17, 2009. 


 


 

Hillman, Doris M.

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JAMES A. WASELESKI

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

WASELESKI, JAMES A.; of Dartmouth Home, Oxford; November 21, 2009; age 60. 


 


 

JOYCE C. LOVELACE

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:23 AM 

LOVELACE, JOYCE C.; of Walled Lake; November 21, 2009; age 79. 


 


 

Jack (John) H. Sill

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Jacqueline M. Leseth

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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James E. Fenske

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:06 PM 

James E. Fenske, 72, of Midland, died at the MidMichigan Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2009, surrounded by his family at his side.


 


 

James Edward Bosman

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:35 AM 

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James Frens, 87

Monday, November 23, 2009 7:38 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James C. Frens, age 87, of Jenison, died Friday, November 20, 2009. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009   at First Baptist Church, 246 West Main Street, Zeeland. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, Holland.               Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

James L. Penberthy

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:35 AM 

ANDOVER, Minn. -- James L. Penberthy, 72, of Andover, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at home.


 


 

James O. Ulvund, 83

Friday, November 20, 2009 7:00 AM 

James O. Ulvund, 83, of East Jordan, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. Arrangements are pending at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. 


 


 

James R. Peterson

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:50 AM 

James R. Peterson died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after a nine-month battle with cancer. He was surrounded by friends at his home in Seattle, Wash. 


 


 

James S. Ahola

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:01 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- James S. Ahola, 65, of Ironwood, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Ironwood. 


 


 

James S. Gauvey

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James S. Gauvey, 59, of Mosherville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born March 23, 1950, in Bryan Ohio, to Kenneth and Blanche (Dangler) Gauvey. James graduated from Reading High School in 1969 and Jackson Community College with an associate degree in electronics. He worked at Daisy Products, Hillsdale; was a hard-rock gold miner in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California; and was also employed at Jesco Industries in Litchfield. Survivors include two sisters, Nancy Lockwood of Saline, Sue Patch-Hickman of Kalamazoo; five nephews, Jeff Lockwood of Jackson, Greg Lockwood of Georgia, Terry Troup of Florida, Chris Troup  of Oklahoma, Rodney Patch of Indiana; two nieces, Deborah Troup Urban of Florida, Amy Patch McFarland of Coldwater; and dear friends, David and Arla Watson of Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Myra Troup. Cremation has taken place and interment will be in Ney, Ohio. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Reading.


 


 

Jerry Parker July 6, 1937-Nov. 19, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:12 AM 

Jerry Parker, age 72 of Newport, MI died on Thursday, November 19, 2009 in Toledo, OH. 


 


 

Jerry Pell

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Jim 'Chief' Templin, 98

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:05 AM

Jim "Chief" Templin, 98, of Petoskey, passed away Nov. 22, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital.


 


 

John A. Sossi

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM

John A. Sossi John A. Sossi, age 84, passed away on November 23, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Dearest father of John E., Michael, James J., Robert (the late Beth), and Elizabeth (Herman) Wang. Survived by four grandchildren. Instate Wednesday 9-10 a.m. until time of Mass at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Road, between Schoenherr and Van Dyke. Arrangements by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Road). Memorials to St. John Hospital or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Michigan appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

John Hughes

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John Sokolovich

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Josephine Marky, 97

Monday, November 23, 2009 9:50 AM

Josephine Marky, 97, of Boyne City, died Nov. 21, 2009, at home. 


 


 

Josephine Marky, age 97

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:00 AM 

Josephine Marky, age 97, of Boyne City, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at her home.


 


 

Josephine V. Arbutus

Monday, November 16, 2009 9:40 PM - Mark Spencley 

Josephine V. (Romanik) Arbutus, 84, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Baltimore. Interment was at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Joyce Virginia Robbins

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Junior Paepke July 13, 1935-Oct. 30, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:06 PM 

Junior Paepke, 74 years, of Petersburg, MI died Friday October 30, 2009 in the Toledo Hospital. 


 


 

Keith Duane Freel

Keith Duane Freel, passed away Nov. 14, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center"Gladwin, surrounded by loved ones.


 


 

Keith W. Ostic

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Kenneth Edwin Riebow Jr. *

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Kimberly Kay Martinek

Kimberly Kay Martinek, 43, of Gladwin, passed away Nov. 11, 2009 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born Jan. 17, 1966, to Wayne and Darlene Jungman. She was the loving partner of Fred Fedak and proud mother of Krystal Auer. Kim was the owner of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy of Gladwin.


 


 

Larry Lee Smith Jr.

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Laura S. Eicher

Monday, November 23, 2009 3:13 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Laura S. Eicher, age 71, of Centreville, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at her home after several months of failing health. She was born Sept. 22, 1938, in Yoder Township, Kan.,  a daughter to the late Samuel R. & Elizabeth (Yoder) Borntrager. On April 2, 1959, she married Amos W. Eicher in Bowling Green, Missouri. Laura was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by her husband, Amos W. Eicher of Centreville; children, Lavon (Katie) Eicher of Mifflinburg, Pa., Paul A. (Lydia) Eicher of Lewisburg, Ky., Josephine A. (Jake) Schwartz of Curryville, Mo., Cletus A. (Mary) Eicher of Leonidas, Solomon A. (Rosa) Eicher of Degraff, Ohio, Ada A. (Hosea) Hostetler of Watsontown, Pa., Margaret A. (Henry) Schwartz of Hamilton, Ind., Martin A. (Angela) Eicher of Fairview, Ind., Christian A. (Delila) Eicher of Camden, Malinda A. (Samuel) Zook of Jeff, Ill., Alma A. (Jonas) Delagrange of Cisne, Ill.,  Samuel A. (Fannie) Eicher of Centreville, Edith A. (Joe) Wickey of Auburn, Ind.,  Clemens A. (Martha) Eicher of Sturgis, Henry A. (Leah) Eicher of Shipshewana, Ind., and Sylvan A. (Martha) Eicher of Centreville; 97 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three brothers, David (Polly) Borntrager of Huntingdon, Tenn., Willard (Katie) Borntrager of Curryville, Mo., and Rudy (Anna) Borntrager of Bowling Green, Mo.; three sisters, Mary Borntreger of Ontario, Canada, Alma Borntrager of Harwood, Mo., and Elnora Girod of Owingsville, Ky., and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 5 sisters; l brother; 3 brother-in-laws and one sister-in-law. The family will receive relatives and friends all day today at the Alvin L. Troyer residence, 586l9 Rambadt Road, Centreville. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. at the Alvin L. Troyer residence with Bishops: Alvin L. Bontrager, Henry R. Borntrager and Truman D. Borntrager officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Order Amish Cemetery in rural Centreville. The family was assisted by the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon.


 


 

Lavoris Jean (Pernell) Runyon

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Lawrence T. Becker

Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:37 AM

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Lawrence Walburg, 93

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lawrence Walburg, 93, of Zeeland, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland.   


 


 

Leo A. Huff

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:45 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Leo A. Huff, age 90, of Hudson passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at his son’s home in Brooklyn under The Loving Care Of His Family and Great Lakes Hospice. Leo was born May 1, 1919, in Medina, Mich., the son of Sylvester and Eva (Mackey) Huff. He married Evelyn Waidelich on Nov. 2, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Leo served in the Military from 1944-1946. Leo and Evelyn moved to the Hillsdale County Area in 1946 after he returned home from the war. Leo was a former member of the Locust Corners Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher and Song Leader; was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Hudson until he moved to his son’s home in Brooklyn in May of this year. While there he attended the Cement City Baptist Church until he went Home to be with his Lord. He enjoyed his family, fishing and mowing grass. Leo was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Evelyn; a daughter, Donna Mae Cutchall; his parents and two brothers. Surviving Leo are two daughters, Judy (John) Garris of Quebec City, Quebec, and Diane Cudney of Hudson; one son, Wayne (Elaine) Huff of Brooklyn; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren, and by his adopted family, Barb, Christopher and Ashley Poling. Leo was retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. in 1978 and then worked in his son’s business until he retired. He was a member of the Gideons and the Michigan Bell Pioneers. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Hudson with Pastor Tom Ball and Pastor Drew Woods officiating. Interment will be made in the Locust Corners Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at the church. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Gideons International, First Baptist Church of Hudson and Gospel Barn of Hillsdale. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Read this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

Letter- Aid policies make a difference

Monday, November 23, 2009 8:11 PM - Dave Zwart and Mary Johnson 

“If you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted, then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like the midday.” Isaiah 59:10. “For I was hungry, and you gave me food.” Matthew 25:35a.  These and many other passages in the Bible make clear that providing food for the hungry is an essential responsibility of Christians. Indeed, any society that claims to be humane must seriously attend to the needs of those without adequate access to proper nutrition. Yet, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, 1.02 billion people in the world are undernourished, about 100 million more than in 2008. That approximately one-sixth of the world’s population is undernourished is scandalous. Especially at this time of year, we are often reminded to share with the less fortunate. This is wise advice, but private charity alone will not eliminate hunger from our world. The conditions listed below have a common thread: They can each be mitigated or corrected by changes in public policy. Economic mobility in the U.S. has been declining since the 1950s. Currently, one out of every seven households in the United States struggles with food security. The majority of agricultural subsidies support meat production, while fruits and vegetables receive only a small fraction of farm subsidies. Through structural adjustment programs and free-trade agreements, Europe and North America export subsidized grains to the global South, inflicting grave damage to the agricultural systems of the South and dramatically increasing the South’s dependence on the North for food security. The foreign-aid system of the United States has not been substantially updated since 1961. Only about half of U.S. foreign aid is dedicated to poverty-focused development. Although 70 percent of the world’s poor are farmers, only 5 percent of development aid worldwide is dedicated to agriculture. For decades, nations of the world have failed to fully keep promises of development aid.  Global warming threatens to lower crop yields.  Clearly, our responsibility to alleviate hunger implies a responsibility to engage government officials. Please join with the Holland chapter of Bread for the World in urging our government officials to treat food security as an urgent priority. Experts know how to eliminate hunger; the missing link is political will.  


 


 

Lewis C. Lehner

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:36 AM 

Dec. 7, 1955 - Nov. 23, 2009 Lewis C. Lehner age 53, of Riverdale, passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma.


 


 

Lewis O. Ash

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:40 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lewis Ollie Ash, age 62, years of Columbia, Ky., passed away Nov. 1, 2009,  Westlake Regional Hospital emergency room. He was was born Aug. 4, 1947, in Michigan, a son of Eldon Le Roy and Emma Jean Patrick Ash. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U. S. Army, a lifetime member of the VFW and a press operator in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Ash of Columbia, Ky., four children, Jeffrey Ash and Laura Ash of Sturgis, Gary Ash of Evansville, Ind., and Shanon Holt of La Grange, Ind.; a brother, Michael Ash of Cincinnati, Ohio; and three sisters, Betty Miller of Elkhart, Ind., Donna Froman of Corydon, Ind., and Vickie Williams of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Reynolds. Also surviving are six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives. Cremation had been chosen and a memorial service will be held later in Michigan. Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, Ky., was in charge of funeral arrangements.


 


 

Lisa Lou Sears-Blalock

Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:07 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lisa Lou Sears-Blalock, of Frontier, Michigan passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at the Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit. She was born Nov. 4, 1959 in Hillsdale the daughter of Robert and Clara (Gary) Martin. She is survived by one daughter, Kesia (Ryan) Steffien of Brunswick, Ohio; one son, Logan Blalock of Frontier; two grandchildren, Brooke and Cody Steffien; two sisters, Tania (Charles) Allen of Ossineke, Mich., and Darcia (Alan) French of Hillsdale; three nephews, Robbie (Kathy) Allen of Ossineke, Chad French of Hillsdale, and Chris French of North Adams; several great-nieces and great-nephews; a good friend, Darrel Sears; step-mother, Sarah Martin; and step-sisters and step-brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.  Lisa worked at the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department for three years,  the Frontier Post Office as a relief Postmaster for four years and was a Hillsdale City Carrier for one year. She was also a member of the Arabian Horse Association. A graveside memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Lisa Lou Sears-Blalock will be held at the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Ray Wilson officiating. Friends, who wish, may make memorial contributions to the family for Logan’s Trust Fund or to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center.  


 


 

Lodge Bednarick

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Loretta A. Warden Nov. 22, 2009

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:34 AM 

Loretta A. Warden, 66, of Newport died at 6:53 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. 


 


 

Loretta Maxine Slater Sept. 10, 1927-Nov. 17, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:38 AM

Loretta Maxine Slater, 83, of Monroe died Tuesday at her home. No services are planned. 


 


 

Loretta Rachael Bartolo

Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:05 AM

Loretta Rachael Bartolo has been called by our Lord at the tender age of 30 years old. Loretta died peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family, the victim of a sudden and unexplained seizure.


 


 

Louise D. Horkey

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:27 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Louise D. Horkey, 90, of Bronson, passed away on Nov. 18, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, from 12-8 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with a Rosary service to begin at 5 p.m. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to Mass on Monday at the church. Louise was born to William and Laura (Smoker) Kowalski on Feb. 20, 1919, in Bronson. She lived in South Bend, Ind., until the family moved back to Bronson for her eighth-grade year. She married Edward S. Horkey on May 11, 1935, at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson.  Mr. Horkey passed away on May 11, 1984, the day of their 49th wedding anniversary. Louise is survived by her children, Donald (Nancy) Horkey of Shelby Twp., Betty Lou (Arthur) Williams of Sturgis, Patricia (Jerry) Logan of Florence, MT. She and Edward had a fourth child, Edward, Jr., who died after a premature birth in 1952.  Louise is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and son, she was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Bernard Kowalski. She worked at the L.A. Darling Company during World War II, the Bronson Reel Company for 15 years and Bronson Plastics for 15 years, from which she retired in 1984.  She was a member of St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson, the Rosary Sodality (including serving as president for 12 years), the Knights of Columbus Lady Knights, 50-Plus Senior group at church and for the 20 years prior to her passing, the Bronson Township Election Board.  She was named Queen of the Bronson Polish Festival in 1999. In lieu of flowers, her family requests memorials donations to St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a memory in the family guestbook.                                


 


 

Lucile Marshall *

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MARGARET KARAS CAMPBELL

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

CAMPBELL, MARGARET KARAS. On Thursday, November 19, 2009, of McLean, Virginia, our dearest and devoted mother passed with unrivaled grace and courage in the face of metastatic breast cancer and rose to meet the outstretched arms of her dear parents, already residing in the house of our Lord. With her passing, God's truest disciple and most sweet and perfect angel on this Earth was born into eternal life.


 


 

MARIANNE TISON

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

TISON, MARIANNE; of Goodrich; formerly of Ortonville; November 20, 2009; age 63. 


 


 

Margaret A. Root *

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Margaret Jaeger, 81

Monday, November 23, 2009 7:31 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Margaret E. Jaeger, age 81, of Zeeland, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, in the Chapel at Central Wesleyan Church, 446 W 40th St., Holland. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland, as well as 2-3 p.m. Wednesday 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.


 


 

Margo Kent, 60

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:50 AM 

Margo Kent, 60, of South Arm Township, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at home. 


 


 

Marguerite Helen Ringenberg *

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Marjorie A. Juhl

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Mark Thomas Gagnon

Monday, November 23, 2009 12:21 AM 

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Mark Thomas Gagnon, 46, of Silverview AFC in Traverse City, formerly of Marenisco, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, after a brief illness. 


 


 

Martha J. VanRyckeghem

Monday, November 23, 2009 3:14 PM 

Mrs. Martha J. VanRyckeghem, 88, of Gaylord, died Nov. 22, 2009. 


 


 

Mary C. Smith, 76

Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:15 AM 

Mary C. Smith, 76, of East Jordan, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. 


 


 

Mary Jean Knapp

Friday, November 20, 2009 1:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary Jean Knapp, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 10, 1929, in Oreana, Ill., a daughter to the late William and Elizabeth (Hogan) Fitzgerald. Mary has been a resident of Sturgis for the past 11 years, previously living in Elkhart, Ind., Parkville, Three Rivers and on the St. Joseph River in Mendon. Mary had been employed as a respiratory therapist at  Three Rivers Hospital and she enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are three children, twins: Michael Kevin (Linda) Watrous of Constantine, and Debra Susan (Robert) Cantu of Coopersville, and Richard William (Willemina) Watrous of Sturgis; eight grandchildren, Jason, Tracey, Melissa, Amy, Eric, Craig, Thomas, and Kimberly; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,  Larry Knapp; one sister, Helen Summers, and three brothers, William, Daniel, and Everett “Fitz” Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mary Jean Knapp will be held immediately following visitation at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with The Rev. Father Richard Altine, Holy Angels Catholic Church, officiating. Cremation will follow the services and the family suggest memorial donations be directed to Kairo’s Dwelling, 2945 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Mary Kemp

Monday, November 23, 2009 11:22 AM 

Mary Kemp, 84, of Midland, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors.


 


 

Maryann E. LaHaie

Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:35 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Maryann E. LaHaie, 51, of Allegan, formerly of Cheboygan, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Allegan General Hospital. A memorial Mass was held Friday, November 13, at 11am at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cheboygan with Rev. Fr. Paul Megge, Celebrant. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Cheboygan. Memorials may be made to the Special Olympics. Read more HERE.


 


 

Melinda J. "Mo" Moutoux

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:40 AM

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Mestdagh, Virginia *

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Muriel Grace Fisher

Monday, November 23, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Murphy, Jennette Parker *

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Murray Wayne Moore

Monday, November 23, 2009 11:02 AM 

Murray Wayne Moore, 87, of Coleman died Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, at Tendercare, Mount Pleasant. 


 


 

Myrtle E. Kendall "Myrt" *

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Myrtle S. Green

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:21 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Myrtle S. Green, 94, of Coldwater, formerly of Bronson, died on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Fry Cemetery in Noble Township. Pastor Frank Snyder of Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. Myrtle was born on Sept. 2, 1915 to Albert and Dora (Irwin) Cummings in Sidnaw. She attended high school in Kenton. She married Homer Merriman on Oct. 13, 1937 in LaGrange, Ind. He preceded her in death in 1973. She later married John Green in Oct. 1978 in Tucson, Ariz. He also preceded her death in 1988. Myrtle spent the majority of her life in the Bronson area, but did live in Arizona for nearly 24 years. She returned to Branch County in 1988 following the death of her second husband. She had worked at Bronson Reel, Miller’s Laundry in Coldwater and helped with the 1970 U.S. Census, but she was primarily a homemaker. She was a member of the N.G.W. Book Club in Bronson and the Noble Home Extension. Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Doris (Ray) Hendrickson of Lake Whales, Fla., grandchildren; Mark (Jennifer) Whitney of Quincy, Brent Whitney of Findlay, Ohio, Lorrinda Whitney of Quincy, Russell Merriman of Coldwater, Michelle Kenaston of Florida, Scott Merriman of California, and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In addition to both of her husbands, Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, two sons; Jerold and Larry Merriman, three brothers, and a grandson, Jerold Merriman, Jr. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Laurels of Coldwater. Arrangements have been cared for by the Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson.


 


 

Nicolo Bartolotta

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM 

Nicolo Bartolotta Nicolo Bartolotta, age 55, passed away November 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Vita (nee Cracchiolo) for 14 years. Loving father of Nicolo, deceased son Santino and stepfather of Giuseppe and Girolama. Dearest brother of Giuseppe Bartolotta and son of Marianna (the late Giuseppe) Bartolotta. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 54880 Van Dyke Ave., at 25 Mile Road. Funeral Saturday, instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road, (north of 21 Mile Road), until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Nora E. Feaster

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:19 AM 

Nora E. Feaster, age 95, of Midland, died Saturday Nov. 21, 2009, at Tendercare of Midland. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home.


 


 

Norma Jean Chalker

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Norma Jean Chalker, 83

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:25 AM 

Norma Jean Chalker, 83, passed away Sept. 21, 2009, at her home in Indian River. 


 


 

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Ometa Goebel, 87

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:30 AM 

Ometa Goebel, 87, of East Jordan, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at her daughter's home surrounded by family.


 


 

Opal A. Stead

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:36 AM

Oct. 27, 1912 - Nov. 12, 2009 Opal A. (Huss) Stead, 97, of Ithaca, died Thursday November 12, 2009 at the Masonic Home in Alma. 


 


 

Other deaths

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM 

Other deaths Richard "Dick" Plasky, 63, of Grosse Pointe Park, Wm. R. Hamilton Co. 


 


 

PAUL ALLEN KLEMM

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM

KLEMM, PAUL ALLEN; of Clarkston; November 20, 2009; age 58. 


 


 

PER H. MOSS

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

MOSS, PER H.; of Waterford; November 20, 2009; age 86. 


 


 

Patricia Palmer

Monday, November 23, 2009 11:02 AM 

Patricia Palmer, 67, of Midland, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors.


 


 

Patricia Plummer

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Patrick T. Redmond Feb. 11, 1958-Nov. 18, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:12 AM 

Patrick T. Redmond, 51, of Monroe died at 11 p.m. Wednesday at home. He had been in poor health for several months.


 


 

Patrick T. Redmond Nov. 18, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:37 AM 

Patrick T. Redmond, 51, of Monroe died Wednesday in his home.


 


 

ROBERTA A. COX

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

COX, ROBERTA A.; age 84; of Hazel Park; died November 21, 2009. 


 


 

RUSSEL G. CORBIN

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:23 AM 

CORBIN, RUSSEL G.; 88; died on November 21, 2009 in The Villages, FL. 


 


 

Renetta Belle Tatarchuk

Renetta Belle Tatarchuk, 82, of Carr Settlement, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington. Renetta was born on March 15, 1927 in Chase to Guy and Edna (Ward) Bregg, and...


 


 

Richard A. Hudson

Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard Hudson, 83, of Benton Twp. Cheboygan died Thursday, November 12, 2009 at North­ern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Nordman Funeral Home on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 from 11:00am until the time of the memorial service at 1:00pm Rev. Jeff Dinner will officiate. Friends wishing to share online condolences are in­vited to sign an online register book at www.stonefu­neralhomeinc.com. Read more HERE.  


 


 

Richard H. Allen

Monday, November 23, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Richard L. Bell Sept. 30, 1930-Nov. 17, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:37 AM

Richard L. Bell, age 79, life long resident of Flat Rock, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in St. Mary and #146;s Hospital, Livonia, MI. 


 


 

Ricky A. Studaker

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Robert Edward Cork

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Robin McCleese, 46

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:55 AM 

Robin McCleese, 46, of Boyne City, died Nov. 20, 2009, in Boyne City. 


 


 

Robin Renee Follette-McCleese, 46

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:05 AM 

Robin Renee Follette-McCleese, 46, of Boyne Falls, passed away 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at her parents' home in Boyne City.


 


 

Roland 'Ron' Charters, 92

Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:35 AM 

Roland "Ron" Charters, 92, of Indian River, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs.


 


 

Ronald Charles Hood Aug. 30, 1939-Nov. 19, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:12 AM 

Ronald Charles Hood, 70, of Brownstown Township, formerly of Carleton, died Thursday at 1:20 p.m. at Heritage Hospital, Taylor. He had been in poor health for three years and seriously ill for one month.


 


 

Ronald G. Wiltse

Monday, November 23, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Ronald William Cunningham Jr., 41

Monday, November 23, 2009 9:50 AM 

Ronald William Cunningham Jr., age 41, of East Jordan, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. 


 


 

Rose C. Gorrell July 6, 1945-Nov. 21, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:06 PM 

Rose Colette Gorrell, age 64, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away Saturday a.m. at her home with her friend and companion Judy Labun at her side. Rose Colette fought a short but difficult battle with cancer under the care of hospice.


 


 

Rose Goeke, 83

Monday, November 23, 2009 7:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rose Marie Goeke, age 83, of Zeeland, formerly of St. Louis, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. A mass will be said at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church in St. Louis.   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.


 


 

Rose Rita Gentilcore

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM 

Rose Rita Gentilcore Rose Rita Gentilcore (nee Cerrone), age 84. November 22, 2009. Rose's love extended beyond her husband, two daughters, sons-in-law, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Rose was a loving mom to countless cousins, nephews and nieces. Beloved wife of Frank for 65 years. Loving mother of Carolyn (Larry) Santarossa and Linda (Henry) Cairo. Proud grandmother of John (Margaret), Michael, Paulette and Jason and great-grandmother of Ashley, Jessica and Dominick. Dear sister of Theresa Dagroso and the late Gloria Brugnano. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with evening Scripture at 7 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at St. Rene Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Road (north of 15 Mile), Sterling Heights. Instate 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Christian Memorial, Rochester, Mich. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com.


 


 

Ruby Jean MacDonald

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:35 AM 

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SALLY (NEE: O'HEARN) BAYER

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

BAYER, SALLY (nee: O'Hearn); age 78; November 20, 2009; has gone peacefully to join her beloved husband, Bob, in Heaven.


 


 

SHEILA N. DEGRAFF

Monday, November 23, 2009 2:05 AM 

DeGRAFF, SHEILA N.; age 56; of Bloomfield Hills, MI; suddenly November 21, 2009. 


 


 

Saginaw County death notice

Monday, November 23, 2009 11:02 AM 

Eileen M. Davis, 78, of Kochville Township, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, Deisler Funeral Home 


 


 

Saima Lydia Riippa Aho, 90

Monday, November 23, 2009 9:50 AM 

Saima Lydia Riippa Aho, 90, of Petoskey, passed away Nov. 21, 2009, at Hiland Cottage. 


 


 

Sara Ann Cornell *

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Sean M. Parsons

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Shellie J. Tompkins

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Sherri Lynn Thompson

Friday, November 20, 2009 12:06 PM 

Sherri Lynn Thompson, 38, of Midland, died unexpectedly at home on Saturay, Nov. 14, 2009. 


 


 

Sophia Barbara Samp

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:08 AM 

Sophia Barbara Samp Sophia Barbara Samp, age 87, of Cullman, Ala., formerly of Hamtramck, Mich., died November 16, 2009. She was born September 24, 1922, in Hamtramck. Mrs. Samp was a homemaker and a professional clown, known as Polka Dotski. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Laura) Samp, Gary Samp, Chris (Jodi) Samp; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Samp; daughter, Georgette Stotlemeyer; her parents; brothers, Edward and John Sarnacki. Services at Holy Cross Parish, Hamtramck. Interment The Garden of the Resurrection, Clinton Township, Mich.


 


 

Stanley J. Dobrowolski

Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Stanley J. Dobrowolski, 77, of Cheboygan passed away Nov. 12, 2009 at his home in Cheboygan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sat., Nov. 14 at St. Mary’s/St. Charles Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Megge will be officiating. After crema­tion, his ashes were buried with his wife Theresa’s at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE.  


 


 

Stella Louise Pruett

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Stella Sharon Johnson

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Suzanne Arthur, 66

Monday, November 23, 2009 7:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Suzanne L. Arthur, age 66, of Hudsonville, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of her life at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m., one hour prior to the service.   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.


 


 

Sylvia Lydia Swanberg

Monday, November 23, 2009 12:20 AM

ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Sylvia Lydia Swanberg, 96, of Ontonagon, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Ontonagon Long Term Care. 


 


 

Tad T. Kamidoi

Monday, November 23, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Tammie (King) Beebe

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Thalma Mae Sheets

Monday, November 16, 2009 3:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Thalma Mae Sheets, 50, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at her home in Hillsdale. She was born Nov. 26, 1958, in Hillsdale. Private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.


 


 

The Rev. Father Joseph F. Favara

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:36 AM 

Jan. 15, 1912 - Nov. 22, 2009 The Rev. Fr. Joseph F. Favara, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. He was 97 years old.


 


 

The Rev. William A. Guy

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

The Rev. William A. Guy, age 63, of Silver Spring, Md., passed away unexpectedly as the result of an accident Nov. 18, 2009. William was born in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 22, 1945, the son of William and Margaret (Campbell) Guy. William received his Bachelor of Arts from Alma College; Master of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin; Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary; and a Master of Arts in Library Science from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. William served as a Presbyterian minister in Otisco, N.Y., and Pemberville, Ohio. He was the librarian for Catholic University and, prior to his retirement, worked for Reiter’s Book Store in Washington, D.C. William is survived by his brother, Dr. Robert Guy, and his wife, Margaret, of Adrian; nieces, Alyson McCarty, Erin (Charlie) Solis and their children, and Katie (Jake) Gibson and their family; nephew, William C. Guy; special aunt, Betty (Bill) Maul and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service for William will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Splitt and the Rev. Kathleen Splitt officiating. Friends may visit the family at the church from 10 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of William may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church. You may also send condolences to his family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Theodore Zwiep, 81

Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Theodore C. Zwiep, 81, of Holland, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. There will be a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Harderwyk Ministries, 1627 Lakewood Blvd., in Holland. Burial will take place prior to the service at Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

Thomas E. Handlon Sr. *

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Timothy J. Berg

Monday, November 23, 2009 11:02 AM 

Timothy J. Berg, 51, of Auburn, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Nov. 21, 2009, at his home. 


 


 

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Wayne V. Satterlee

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:14 AM 

Wayne V. Satterlee, 87, of Midland, died Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 2009, at his home. He was born on Aug. 27, 1922, in Lansing, son of late James and Mabel (Brewer) Satterlee.


 


 

William A. Guy

Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William A. Guy, age 63, of Silver Spring, Md., passed away unexpectedly as the result of an accident Nov. 18, 2009. William was born in Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 22, 1945, the son of William and Margaret (Campbell) Guy.  William received his Bachelor of Arts from Alma College; Master of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin; Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary; and a Master of Arts in Library Science from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. William served as a Presbyterian minister in Otisco, New York and Pemberville, Ohio. He was the librarian for Catholic University and, prior to his retirement, worked for Reiter’s Book Store in Washington, D.C. William is survived by his brother, Dr. Robert Guy and his wife, Margaret, of Adrian; nieces, Alyson McCarty, Erin (Charlie) Solis and their children, and Katie (Jake) Gibson and their family; nephew, William C. Guy; special aunt, Betty (Bill) Maul; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service for William will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Splitt and the Rev. Kathleen Splitt officiating. Friends may visit the family at the church from 10 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of William may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church. You may also send condolences to his family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.


 


 

William John Champion, 94

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:00 AM 

William John Champion, 94, of Indian River and formerly of Petoskey, passed from this life into the arms of his blessed Savior on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Tender Care of Cheboygan.


 


 

William Weiss, 79

Monday, November 23, 2009 7:23 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William C. Weiss, age 79, of Holland, died on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Rose Park Baptist Church, 600 Butternut Drive in Holland.  Burial will be in North Holland Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland 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.


 


 

William 'Bill' Lee Lytle

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:42 AM - Brandon Watson watson@sturgisjournal.com 

William ‘Bill’ Lee Lytle passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Jan. 13, 1939, in White Pigeon, a son of Charles and Velta (Hursh) Lytle. On April 29, 1972, he married Linda Alice Doll. Bill worked in housekeeping at Blodgett Hospital for 26 years, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed making afghans. Bill formerly attended Trinity Missionary Church and was currently a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine.  Bill is survived by his wife Linda Lytle, Constantine; sisters Donna (Ralph) Schweihs, Plainfield, Ill., Delilah (Ed) Barkdull, Akron, Ohio, Joyce (Clyde) Martin, Constantine; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his  parents; a brother,  Glenn Lytle; and sisters Arvelta Lytle and Betty Brown. Relatives and friends will be received 6-8 p.m. today at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor  Dennis Smith officiating. Interment will be at Mottville Township Cemetery. Memorials donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or Commission on Aging. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

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Zelma Kaulins Nov. 20, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 10:37 AM 

Zelma Kaulins, 86, of Dundee, died this morning at Heartland Home Care Center, Ann Arbor. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home in Dundee. 


 


 

Zelma V. Kaulins April 3, 1923-Nov. 20, 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:06 PM 

Zelma V. Kaulins, age 86 of Dundee, passed away at 5:40 AM, Friday November 20, 2009 at Heartland Care Home Center in Ann Arbor. 

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