Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 11/25/09


 


 

Adeline Cvengros

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:26 AM 

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- Adeline Cvengros, 84, of Reedsburg, and formerly of Bessemer, Mich., died Saturday, Nov. 21, in Wisconsin Dells. 


 


 


 

Albert Goodwin

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:33 AM 

Albert Goodwin, 84, of Tavares, Florida, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in Florida. 


 


 


 

Amadeo 'Jesse' Castillo

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Amadeo 'Jesse' Castillo Amadeo "Jesse" Castillo, 62, a lifelong resident of Mt. Clemens, died November 20, 2009. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Mt. Clemens. He retired from General Motors in 2008 after more than 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 Twp., Tina (Kevin) Byrne of Mt. Clemens and stepson, Rob Detloff of Michigan; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Madison, Lola, Brianna, Brennon, Aiden; and his brother, Alfred "Jay" Castillo of Harrison Twp. He was predeceased by his parents, Amadeo and Janie (DeLeon) Castillo. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9:30a.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.


 


 


 

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.


 


 

Anthony Tony Mickles "T Bone"

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:10 AM 

In Loving Memory of Anthony Tony Mickles "T Bone" April 3, 1956 ~ Nov. 25, 2008 You will always be in our hearts. We miss & love you. Tyrone and Robin, Carolyn, Kenya, Val, Deb, Brothers, Sisters, Family & Friends.


 


 

Audrey V. Judge *

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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.


 


 

BEVERLY J. NIESTER

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:10 AM 

NIESTER, BEVERLY J.; age 72; of Atlantis, FL (formerly Mt. Clemens); passed away November 19, 2009, with her family by her side. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Bennie Caston *

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Betty Jane Homminga

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Betty Lou Diekow

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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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Beverly Ann Piper

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Beverly J. Niester

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Braddock, Dr. Henry Orville

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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.


 


 

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.


 


 

Caroline Rettinhouse

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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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Charles Graham

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Charles Graham, age 89, of Monroe, formerly of Dundee died Nov. 23, 2009. Services are pending at Cover Funeral Home in Dundee (734-529-3156)


 


 

Charles Graham Nov. 23, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:08 AM 

Charles Graham, 89, of Monroe died Monday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Home. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. 


 


 

Charles R. Carpenter

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Charles R. Carpenter Charles (Rick) Richard Carpenter, age 80, of St. Clair Shores, Mich., passed away on November 23, 2009, at Martha T. Berry Medical Center, Mount Clemens, Mich. He was born January 12, 1929, in Ferndale. Survivors: wife, Denise of 28 years; son, Tom Carpenter; daughter, Peggy Carpenter; stepson, Mark (Jan) Modrak; stepdaughter, Tracie McKee; brother, Ralph (Barbra) Darby; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Lester and Margret Darby; and his brother, Marvin (Marilyn) Carpenter. He was a Plumbers Union Local 98 member for 50 years and was employed by General Motors. There will be no service or visitation per his wishes. Contributions in his name may be sent to Seasons Hospice, 27355 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.


 


 

Chester Gene Dickerson *

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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...


 


 

Creque, Amanda Marie *

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DONALD LEO ANDERLIE

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:10 AM 

ANDERLIE, DONALD LEO; age 84; November 22, 2009; of Troy. 


 


 

DOROTHY A. PHIPPS

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:10 AM 

PHIPPS, DOROTHY A.; age 87; died Wednesday, November 11, 2009. 


 


 

Darius O. Gray

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Darrell W. Snider

• Darrell W. Snider, 53, of Ludington, died Nov. 23. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

David F. Blaine

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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David Frederick Larson *

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David J. Kulwicki

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

David J. Kulwicki, 71, passed away Nov. 12, 2009. He was born Oct. 8, 1938, the youngest child of William and Martha (Nowicki) Kulwicki of Toledo, Ohio. He attended Macomber High School and entered the U.S. Air Force in September 1956. He worked for Union 44, installing elevators and escalators. He retired in December 1997. In August 1998, he married the former Wonet Eisenmann Hinde. Those left behind to mourn are his wife, Wonet; sons, Dean Kulwicki of Oberlin, Ohio; Doug (Mary) Kulwicki and grandchildren, Clinton and Morgan, of Whiteford Center, Mich.; and Scott (Julie) Kulwicki and grandsons, Zachary and Ethan, from North Palm Beach, Fla.; and stepsons, Matthew Hinde, Aaron (Elizabeth) Hinde and granddaughters, Vivian, Violet and Vera, of Blissfield, Mich.; and Micah and Adam Hinde of Jupiter, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank, Daniel and Ernest Kulwicki; and sisters, Alice Walczak and Lillian Evans. A gathering to share memories, hugs and grief will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, starting at 3 p.m., followed by a memorial service and a Polish Dinner at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 N. Blissfield Highway, Palmyra. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio, Immanuel Lutheran Church or Toys for Tots.  


 


 

Dennis Brian Stefanski

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Dennis Brian Stefanski Dennis Brian Stefanski, age 51, a longtime resident of St. Clair Shores, and Warren, died at his home Saturday, November 21, 2009. Dennis was born September 5, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan the son of the late Edward H. Stefanski and the late Helen (nee: Mancewicz) Stefanski. Dennis was raised in Warren and graduated from Cousino High School class of 1976, where he excelled at basketball. After his schooling Dennis worked for over 20 years at New Century Sales in Commerce as their warehouse manager. When Dennis was not working he had a passion for fishing and spending time with his son. He also enjoyed playing golf and watching football. Dennis is survived by his wife, Jeanette; his loving son, Ryan; and his daughter, Rachel A. Stefanski. He is the dearest brother of Paul Stefanski, Ken (Connie) Stefanski, Nancy Jacewicz; and son-in-law of Frank (Barb) Fitzpatrick and Paula Fitzpatrick. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Dennis will be Friday from 3-9 pm at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 mile). Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday 10:30 am, officiating the funeral services will be Rev. Jerry Weinzierl. Memorial donations are appreciated to the Ryan Stefanski Education Fund. Share memories at www.Temrowski.com


 


 

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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Donald E. McClellan

• Donald E. McClellan, 79, of Custer, died Tuesday, Nov. 24. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Donald R. Lewis

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Donna Lou Baker

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Donna Lou Baker, 67, of West Sacra­men­to, Calif., passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in California. She was born on Feb. 17, 1942, in Hudson, Mich., the daughter of Franklin and Genevieve (Greek) Edmonson. On Aug. 16, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nev., she married Robert Keith Baker, and he survives. Donna has lived in California for the past 18 years. Before moving to California she was formerly employed as a bookkeeper and operated a beauty salon in Adrian.  Besides her husband, Robert Keith, Donna is survived by two sons, Carl Douglas (Gloria) Schoonover of Delhart, Texas, and Timothy Lee (Rebecca) Schoonover of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Stacy, Kaidee, Hanna, Abby, Rachel and Gage; and two sisters, Donelda (Richard) Ford of Morenci and Darolee (Sam) Riegsecker of Fayette, Ohio. Donna Lou was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lyndon Daryl Edmonson and Franklin Dean Edmonson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci, with the Rev. Ned Newlin officiating. Burial will follow at the Medina Cemetery in Medina, Mich. There will be a visitation on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of donor's choice.  


 


 

Doris Jean D'Arcy

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Doris Jean D'Arcy Doris Jean D'Arcy, age 90 of Mount Clemens, passed away Tuesday morning at the Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, Mount Clemens. She was born February 27, 1919, to James and Allie (Williams) McLaren in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Doris moved to Almont, Michigan and later graduated from Almont High School in 1937. She was united in marriage with Arthur "Ben" D'Arcy in 1948. The couple resided in Mount Clemens, and lived in Florida from 1990 until 1997, moving back to Mount Clemens in 1997. Mrs. D'Arcy volunteered at the Macomb County Historical Society, and was a member of the Macomb Baptist Church. Surviving are sons, James (Kris) D'Arcy of Lum, Donald (Pat) D'Arcy of Reed City and Robert (Pam) D'Arcy of Mount Clemens; stepson, Richard (Joyce) Shafor of Pleasant Lake; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Arthur "Ben" on September 15, 1997. Visiting hours are 12-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. November 28, 2009 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens. Officiated by Reverend Mark Reynolds. Burial will follow in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to In House Hospice, 24293 Telegraph, Suite 102, Southfield, MI 48033


 


 

Doris Jean Double

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doris Jean Double, age 83, of Clayton died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at her home. She was born March 9, 1926, in Alvordton, Ohio, to George Henry and Myrtle (Grey) Miller. On May 19, 1962, she married Ernest Double, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1986. Doris had been a foster grandparent for 15 years. She enjoyed cooking and being outdoors. Doris is survived by one son, Daniel Lee Bates of Adrian; four daughters, Linda Hoag of Adrian, Susan (Rexford) Bentley of Pioneer, Ohio, Jennie (Charles) Beal, and Kayla Bates, both of Hudson; 12 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, eight step­great-grandchildren and three great-great-grand­children. In addition to her husband, Ernest, she was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband and the father of her children, Vic Lee Bates; five brothers, Joseph, Herbert, Clare, Paul and Carl Miller; and three sisters, Beulah McLean, Pauline Edwards and Delma Bohner. Funeral services for Doris will be held on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Howard Yatzek officiating. Burial will be in Medina Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and also on Friday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.  


 


 

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. 


 


 

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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Dr. Bernard Sisman July 10, 1919-Nov. 23, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:11 AM 

Dr. Bernard Sisman, age 90, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on November 23, surrounded by his family. 


 


 

Duane A. McKee

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:27 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Duane A. McKee, 93 of Coldwater, died Tuesday November 24, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County.  He was born July 18, 1916 in Homer to Andrew and Mabel (Curtis) McKee. He married Marie Archambeau Oct. 5, 1941 in Cheboygan. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Coldwater and American Legion Post #52. In his younger years, Titus and then Midwest Foundry employed him. He also played double A baseball and was recruited to play professional baseball as a first baseman, but turned it down because he had to support his family. He meet his wife while on a hunting trip in Northern Michigan and married shortly after. While expecting their first child, he was drafted into the US Army and obtained the rank of Sgt. in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he returned to Midwest Foundry and after 40 years of service retired.  Survivors include wife Marie, daughters JoAnne (Wayne) Heikkila, Escanaba; Nancy (John) Lackey of Coldwater; son Michael (Pamela) McKee of Washington D.C.; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater with Rev. Cindy Skutar officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 27 2009 from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family.  


 


 

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.


 


 

Durham, Alan Hugh *

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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. 


 


 

Earlene May Hinzman, 69

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:53 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Earlene May Hinzman, 69, of Jenison, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Laurels of Hudsonville. Services were held Nov. 20 in Harrisville, W. Va. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea, W. Va. 


 


 

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 Obidzinski

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Edward Obidzinski Edward Obidzinski, age 100, passed away on November 23, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Hattie. Loving father of Zygmund (Barbara), Eugene and Robert (Donna). Loving grandfather of Lisa (Mark) LaFrance, Edward, John, Lori (Kirk) Paul, Susan (Mike) Parent and Sandra (Rob) Cobb. Proud great-grandfather of six. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choosing, in loving memory of Edward Obidzinski. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. funeral at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

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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Eric E. Ferus

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Eric E. Ferus Eric Edmund Albert Ferus, age 26, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2009. Beloved son of Sue Ferus-Mancuso (Steve) and the late Anthony Piazza. Dear grandson of Eugene and the late Gisela Rybicki, and nephew of Evelyn (Steve) Mills and the late Sandra Rybicki. Also survived by his cousins, Sarah and Jason; and many friends. Eric enjoyed baseball, fishing, snowboarding and skateboarding; he was fun loving and enjoyed making people laugh, but will be most remembered for his generous spirit and his willingness to always help others. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road. Memorial contributions to the Bi-Polar Foundation preferred. Please share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com. I will always love you, I will always miss you, Mom.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Ethel Olivia Hultgren

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Eugean E. Kern

Eugean E. Kern, age 83, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch.


 


 

Evert Lee Hancock

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Faye JoAnne Ahola

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:30 AM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- Faye JoAnne Ahola, 69, of 400 E. Tamarack St., Ironwood, Mich., died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Hurley, peacefully surrounded by her family.


 


 

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. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Frank J. Romanik

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:13 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Frank J. Romanik, 83, of Alpe­na, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. Interment was at St. Catherine Cemetery. Read more HERE in the Tribune.


 


 

Frederick Joseph Brinker

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Frederick Joseph Brinker Frederick Joseph Brinker, age 71, passed away on November 23, 2009. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Todd (Kimberly), Rodney and Anthony. Dearest stepfather of Shelly (Gregory) Payne and Christine (Glenn) Sitek. Proud grandfather of Sara, Charlie, Dana, Courtney, Megan, Alyssa and Jacob. Dear brother of Margaret (Ronald) Ziita. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service, 11:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens E. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Gail Hopp Nov. 24, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:09 AM 

Gail Hopp, 61, of Monroe died this morning at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. 


 


 

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:14 AM 

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


 


 

Gary James Walters

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Gary James Walters Gary James Walters, age 60, of Sterling Heights, died November 22, 2009, in Royal Oak. He was born January 16, 1949, in Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Glenda Sue for 25 years. Gary owned Royal Auto Sales of Madison Heights. He enjoyed boating, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. Dear father of Steven (Amy) Walters, Tina (Matt) Campbell and Toni (Rob) Yaklin. Loving grandfather of Natalie, Logan, Gavin and Henrik. Brother of Carol (Tom) Wolfe and Lyle (Vickie) Walters. Visitation Friday, 2 p.m., until the time of service at 6 p.m. Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R Road, Madison Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gary's wife, Glenda, are suggested. Share a memory online at www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com.


 


 

Gary White

Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Geraldine Irene (Churchill) Switzer

Mrs. Switzer, 90, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 2009 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines following a lingering illness. 


 


 

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.  


 


 

Gloria (SeGraves) Knisel

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gloria (SeGraves) Knisel, age 54, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 at home in Adrian, Mich. She was born Feb. 14, 1955, in Addison, Mich., to Merlen “Budd” and Shirley SeGraves. She married Ray Dochstader in 1975; she helped raise his four children, and they had a daughter, Crystal. In 1988, she married Ric Knisel of Adrian. She is survived by daughter Crystal Dochstader and grandson, Gavin Hurtado, of Campbell, Calif.; mother, Shirley SeGraves; stepmother, Pat SeGraves; six stepchildren and numerous stepgrandchildren; sisters, Nancy (Roy) Hernandez, Peggy (John) Eaton, Tamara (Kevin) Doolittle; brother, Matthew (Roberta) SeGraves; three stepsisters and one stepbrother. Gloria owned her own businesses for 30 years; Gloria’s Custom Sewing, and Victorian Bridal Shoppe. She was a very active member of New Life Baptist Church of Addison, loved to cook, bake, hunt, fish, preserve food, gardening and spend time with family.  She worked at the Social Security Admini­stration in Adrian in early adulthood and GTE when she lived in Los Gatos, Calif. Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at New Life Baptist Church, 9856 U.S. 127, Addison, Mich., with her brother, Pastor Matthew A. SeGraves, officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. A funeral dinner will be held immediately following the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Picnic Shelter Fund at New Life Baptist. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.


 


 

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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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.


 


 

Hackworth, Alfred J.

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Harvey E. Leavitt

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Haynes, Aaron R. *

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Helen J. Witte

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:15 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Helen J. Witte, 100, of Cheboy­gan passed away Wednesday, No­vember 11, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery in East Jordan at a later date. Read more HERE in the Tribune.


 


 

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.


 


 

Henry James "Jim" Templin, 98

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 7:50 AM 

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


 


 

Irvin B. Smith *

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JOYCE C. LOVELACE

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:10 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 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.


 


 

Jean E. Nienhuis, 91

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jean E. Nienhuis, 91, of Holland, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Resthaven Care Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Mulder Chapel. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Joanne M. Lovell *

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John E. Sullivan

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

John E. Sullivan, 44, of Wyoming, formerly of Cheboy­gan, passed away peacefully Sun­day, November 22, 2009. Fol­lowing John’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Memories and con­dolences to John’s family may be shared at www.stegengafuen­ralchapel.com. Read more HERE in the Tribune.


 


 

John Hughes

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Joseph Lewis "Joe" Lincoln

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:35 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. 


 


 

Joyce Virginia Robbins

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM 

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June Gladys DeBoise

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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 W. Ostic

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM

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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

Monday, November 23, 2009 7:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Lawrence Walburg, “Larry”, age 93, of Holland, (formerly of Grand Rapids), died on Sunday, November 22, 2009. A private funeral service will be held for the Walburg family.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.   Memorials may be made to the Bridge Ministry of First Christian Reformed Church-Zeeland.  Arrangements are by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.   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.


 


 

Leeann (Hemker) Elliott

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:29 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Leeann (Hemker) Elliott of Lincoln City, Ore. passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Leeann was born March 27, 1951 in Delphos, Ohio to Herman and Alvera (Vera) Hemker.  She attended St. Charles School in Coldwater and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1969 and from Western Michigan University in 1973. She married Ralph Elliott in 1971 who survives.  Leeann is survived by her three children: Theresa (Sean) Kidd, Katherine Elliott and Janet Elliott, all from Oregon. She is also survived by four grandchildren, her parents, siblings: Joseph (Diane) Hemker, Janice (David) Sattler, John (Kathy) Hemker, Mary (Rich) Holben, Mark (Cinndy) Hemker, Carol (George) Haas, James (Janice) Hemker, Janene (Randy) Sowles and Julie (Lance) Omer. Leeann was a teacher for 30 years in Lincoln City, Ore. Prior to her illness, Leeann was a song leader and Eucharistic minister at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. She loved traveling, painting, spending time with grandchildren and she had a passion for people. Services and burial will be in Lincoln City, Dec. 1, 2009.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, St. Charles Borromeo School or a charity of your choice.   


 


 

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.


 


 

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.


 


 

Lila Alexander Feb. 24, 1924-

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:10 AM 

Lila Alexander, of Trenton, formerly of Monroe, died November 19, 2009. 


 


 

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.  


 


 

Loretta A. Warden Feb. 15, 1943-Nov. 22, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:10 AM 

Loretta A. Warden, 66, a 23-year resident of Newport, died at 6:53 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. She had been in poor health for two and a half years. 


 


 

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 Jacobs April 6, 1949-Oct. 10, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:10 AM 

Loretta Jacobs, 60, of Boyne City, MI, passed away Oct. 10 at her sister and #146;s home in Belleville, MI. She had been sick for six years and seriously ill for four months. 


 


 

Louis John Netz

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:20 AM 

KING, Wis. --   Louis John Netz, 91, residing in King Veterans Home in King, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at home. 


 


 

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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Lydia E. Bonomo

Lydia E. Bonomo, 84, passed away Nov. 3, 2009 at MidMichigan Medical Center"Gladwin following a brief illness.


 


 

MARJORIE GOIT

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:10 AM 

GOIT, MARJORIE; died Sunday, November 22, 2009, in the care of her family; she was 93 years old. 


 


 

MRS. GRACE I. PRESSNELL

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:10 AM 

PRESSNELL, MRS. GRACE I.; age 86; of Corryton, formerly of Pontiac, MI; passed away Sunday November 22, 2009; at St. Mary's Medical Center.


 


 

Margaret D. Bates *

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Margaret E. Schmidt

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:18 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marge Schmidt, 85, of Cheboy­gan died early Wednesday No­vember 18, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Read more HERE in the Tribune.   


 


 

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. 


 


 

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 Elizabeth Bellinger

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:33 AM 

March 26, 1923 - Nov. 24, 2009 Mary Elizabeth Bellinger, age 86, of Ashley, MI died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Ashley Care Center in Ashley, MI.


 


 

Mary Elizabeth Bellinger *

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Mary Hunter Nov. 23, 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:09 AM 

Mary Hunter, 55, of Flat Rock died Monday. Arrangements by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Maurice (Maury) Clifford Hales

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:25 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Maurice (Maury) Clifford Hales, 83, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Baptist Manor Assisted Living in Farm­ington Hills, MI. Memorial services for Maurice are on November 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Nordman Funeral Home, 302 S. Huron St. in Cheboygan. Read more HERE in the Tribune.


 


 

Maynard Van Noord, 92

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:55 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Maynard Van Noord, 92, of Hudsonville, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.  


 


 

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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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. 


 


 

Nicolo Bartolotta

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 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.


 


 

Osler Galen Rowe *

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Patricia Ann Palmer

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:23 AM 

Patricia Ann Palmer, 67, of Midland, died Sunday evening, Nov. 22, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

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...


 


 

Rev. Fr. Joseph F. Favara

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:23 AM 

Rev. Fr. Joseph F. Favara, 97, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. 


 


 

Richard H. Allen

Monday, November 23, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Ricky A. Studaker

Sunday, November 22, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Robert A. 'Bob' Deroshia

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:25 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert A. 'Bob' Deroshia, 58, of Cheboygan passed away Monday, November 22, 2009. A me­morial service will take place on Saturday, Novem­ber 28, 2009 at 3:00pm at the Nordman Funeral Home with a gathering of family and friends begin­ning at 1:00pm at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published in Friday's edition of the Tribune.


 


 

Robert Edward Cork

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Robert Patrick 'Pat' Wheeler

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:20 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

There will be a Memorial Mass at 11:00am on Saturday, Novem­ber 28 at St. Mary’s/St. Charles Catholic Church, 117 N E St. Cheboygan, MI 49721 There will time to meet the fam­ily at the reception after the serv­ice. Read more HERE in the Tribune.  


 


 

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

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Roland (Ron) Charters, 92, of Indian River, passed away Tues­day, November 17, 2009 at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. In­terment was in Oakhill Ceme­tery in Indian River. Read more HERE in the Tribune. 


 


 

Roland Richard Broihier

Roland Richard Broihier, 73, of Beaverton, passed away after a short illness, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Rosemarie Dennis

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:25 AM 

DULUTH, Minn. -- Rosemarie Dennis, 57, of Saxon, Wis., formerly of New Orleans, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Duluth. 


 


 

Roy Walden Curran

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Ruby Jean MacDonald

Friday, November 20, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Russell DeVette, 86

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:52 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Russell DeVette, 86, of Holland, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements will be announced by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Mulder Chapel.


 


 

Ruth H. Ellenberger

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

Ruth H. (Stock) Ellenberger, 75, lifelong resident of Onaway, died on Saturday Nov. 21, 2009 at Lois' A.F.C. Home in Onaway. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. Read more HERE in the Tribune.


 


 

Ruth Shourds

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:45 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ruth Shourds, age 89, of Adrian passed away, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Provincial House. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Sam 'Jack' Lewis, Jr.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Sam “Jack” Lewis, Jr., age 78, of Adrian died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   


 


 

Sau Thi Tran *

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Scott C. Bowerman

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:33 AM 

April 4, 1958 - Nov. 21, 2009 Scott C. Bowerman of Benzonia, formerly of Mt. Pleasant and Alma, MI, age 51, died November 21, 2009 at Munson Medical Center.


 


 

Sean M. Parsons

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Shellie J. Tompkins

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Shirley Arlene Keson

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Stella Louise Pruett

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Stella Owen

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:30 AM 

Stella Owen Stella Owen, age 93, of New Baltimore since 1964, died November 23, 2009, in Fraser Villa. Born November 11, 1916, in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Ladies Sodality and Chesterfield Senior Citizens. Survived by her son, Gary (Joyce) of Clinton Township; grandchildren, Pamela (Jesse) Montoya, Kelly McLean and Carolyn (Matt) Herc; and great-grandchildren, Justin, Melody, Johnathan and Sarah. Predeceased by her husband, Gilbert (married November 26, 1938 and passed away on October 24, 2002). Visitation Friday, November 27, 2009 2:30-8 p.m. with 7 p.m. rosary at Gendernalik Funeral Home Inc., 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Additional visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009, until time of liturgy at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Funeral at 10 a.m. Officiated by Rev. Nicholas Zukowski. Memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association, Salvation Army or Red Cross.


 


 

Stella Sharon Johnson

Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:35 AM 

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Stevens, Garry A. *

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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 Sue 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. 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.


 


 

Thomas "Big Tom" Meisch

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Thomas "Big Tom" Meisch, 81, of Ossian, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mr. Meisch was born in Mobridge, S.D. on Dec. 5, 1927 to Albert and Ida (Carlson) Meisch. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of American Legion Post 111. He was the owner and operator of Big Tom's Garage and Tom Meisch Trucking in Coldwater. He was a member of the Ossian United Methodist Church. "Big Tom" always enjoyed a good party and in his later years woodworking and playing cards. Surviving relatives include his wife of 32 years, Heather L. Meisch of Ossian, and their daughter, Linda (Ben) Powers of Bluffton; daughters Sharon (Gene) McDaniels of Florida and Brenda (William) Hayes of Coldwater; and their mother, Frances DePew; stepchildren Kurtis (Janene) Kaufman of Cheasepeake, Virginia, and Karla (Don) Heminger of Coldwater; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Meisch was preceded in death by a son, James Thomas Meisch; a daughter, Mary Ida Posante; and a granddaughter, Debra Meisch. His funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 and he was laid to rest at the Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton, Ind. Preferred memorials are to the Disabled American Veterans.  


 


 

Thomas E. Handlon Sr. *

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Thomas MacFarlane

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:28 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Thomas MacFarlane, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at his home.  A memorial service will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd. St. Joseph. The family asks that memorials be made to Silver Beach Carousel Society at www.silverbeachcarousel.com. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.  Born Nov. 15, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Ind., Thomas was the child of Russell and Viva (Osborn) MacFarlane.  Raised in Hillsdale and Coldwater, Tom was always interested in science and electronics. He served in a MASH unit during the Korean War, which fostered a love of travel, and appreciation for Asian culture. In 1951, Tom met Carma Louise Lanius of Hillsdale, where they were married May 24, 1953.    Tom and Lou made their home in Coldwater and had three of their four children there. He became actively involved in a community organization that refurbished the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater.  In 1964, they moved to St Joseph, where Tom was an engineer at Whirlpool for over thirty years. He was involved in the development of equipment for personal hygiene systems at zero gravity for Whirlpool’s commitment to NASA. His gift for design earned him several patents for the trash compacter and assembly line safety controls.   A noted audiophile and lover of jazz, he enjoyed a large record collection and interviewing musicians at jazz concerts and festivals. He shared much of this knowledge through interviews and jazz history lectures at St. Joe High School, Krasl Art Center and Lake Michigan College. He recorded live performances of local musicians and high school ensembles to create master tapes, used to make records and CDs. After his retirement, Tom shared his knowledge and skills with several community organizations: an animal shelter, a women’s shelter, St. Joe Today, the Curious Kids Museum, the Box Factory,and the Silver Beach Carousel Society. Most recently, he aided local author Daryl Schlender, in authenticating information about the history of the St. Joseph area. Tom gave clarity of perspective and strength to those around him. He will be missed. Tom is survived by his daughters, Cathy (Robert) MacFarlane-Haws of Wellesley, Mass.; Jean MacFarlane-Bommarito of Richardson, Texas; and son, Robb (Nora) MacFarlane, of Cincinnati, Ohio; son-in-law, Dr. Randy Rice; and six grandchildren: Russell Haws, Megan Bommarito, Benjamin and Taylor MacFarlane, and Lee, and Kevin Rice. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Lou, and daughter, Sara MacFarlane-Rice.  


 


 

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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. 


 


 

Travis Joseph Rademacher *

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Virginia Thornberry, 95

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:55 PM 

Virginia Thornberry, 95, of Harbor Springs, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. 


 


 

Walker, Ruth Anne "Aunt Ruthie" *

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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. 


 


 

Wiesenhofer, Gladys M. *

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Willard Timothy 'Tim' Troutwine, 65

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:05 AM 

Willard Timothy "Tim" Troutwine, 65, of Traverse City and formerly of Petoskey, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.


 


 

Willard Timothy "Tim" Troutwine, 65

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 7:50 AM 

Willard Timothy "Tim" Troutwine, 65, of Grawn and formerly of Petoskey and Anaheim, Calif., died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.


 


 

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 Lubben, 54

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

William Lubben, 54, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at his Holland home. A memorial service was held Nov. 15 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.   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 Schurkamp

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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.  


 


 

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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