Saturday, December 26, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 12/26/09


 


 

Alice G. Weir

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Arnetta Kathyrn"Nina" Johnson

Saturday, December 26, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Arnold P. Wieber *

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Bacilio Tijerina "Jesse" Jr. *

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Barbara Jean (McCauley) Teelander

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Clifford A. Brasseur *

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Comila J. Peters

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Comila J. Peters, age 88 of Clinton, died Dec. 25, 2009 in her home.  Arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Homes. 


 


 

Cornelius J. DeHaan

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Daniel S. Filozof

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Daniel S. Filozof Daniel S. Filozof, age 80, died December 24, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Marie and the late Darlene. Dear father of Debra (Mike) Onaga, Diane Belau, Linda Leuch, David (Alison) Loy, Thomas (Kim) Loy, and Barbara (Bryan) Stier. Grandfather of eight. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road (N. of 15 Mile). Instate Monday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank (at Canal). Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com


 


 


 

David G. White

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

David G. White David G. White, age 70, beloved father, son, brother, and friend passed away suddenly on December 20, 2009. Born March 5, 1939 in Grosse Pointe Farms , Dave was a 49 year resident of St. Clair Shores. Dave was the owner of Dave White Video Services and a retired manager for Chatham Grocery Stores. He was an active member of WEVA and MIVA video associations, a support staff member of Wertz Warriors beginning in 1982, and spent a lifetime being a faithful fan of the Detroit Red Wings. Through his creative use of a camera, Dave touched many lives, but his greatest achievement and joy was being a father. No words can describe the loss felt by his children of their hero. He was a good man, a great friend, and a fantastic dad. Dave is survived by his eight children, David J. (Renee), Gregory (Darlene), Jeffrey (Mary), Dr. Kimberly (Michael) St. Marie, Steven (Cherie), Kathleen White, Keri (Kelley) Van Buskirk, and Ryan (Marisa), 11 grand children and mother Mary Ellen. He is predeceased by his father Garvie and siblings, Carolyn and Joseph. Instate Monday December 28, 2009 at 10 a.m. with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores , between 12 and 13 Mile Roads. Pastor Joe Wenturine officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday December 27, 2009 from 2 to 8 p.m. Donations may be sent in Dave's name to Wertz Warriors at PO Box 1132, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046 or the National Autism Association. Share memories at vanfuneral.com


 


 

David M. Wacker *

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David Smith, 62

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

David L. Smith, 62, of Holland, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Holland Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services and Newkirk’s Funeral Home in Dugger, Ind.


 


 

Delphina "Tillie" Garchow-Clark

Saturday, December 26, 2009 5:50 AM 

Delphina "Tillie" Garchow-Clark, age 89 of Clare, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her home.


 


 

Diane M. Greuber

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:38 AM 

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Dock Truett McCall

Thursday, December 17, 2009 9:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Dock Truett McCall, 78, of Indian River and Lake Toxaway, North Carolina went to be the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Satur­day, December 19, 2009 at Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River. Chaplain John Wallace will officiate. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.


 


 

Donald C. Lieberman

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:10 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Donald C. Lieberman, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at his home in Mullett Township. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Indian River United Methodist Church with a luncheon to follow.  Pastor Gary Step will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will be at Sanford Cemetery in Cohotah Township, Livingston County. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.


 


 

Donald J. (Trot) Swanson

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:59 PM 

Donald J. (Trot) Swanson, 78, of Midland, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Brookdale Senior Living Center. He was born October 16, 1931, in Houghton Lake, son of the late John and Hilda (Fostrom) Swanson. He was raised and educated in Houghton Lake, having graduated from Houghton Lake High School.


 


 

Donald Swanson

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:12 PM 

Donald Swanson, 78, of Midland, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Brookdale Clare Bridge Cottage. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. 


 


 

Donald Thompson Sr

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Donna E. Bowers Parrish

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Donna L. Mealoy

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:09 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Donna L. Mealoy, 67, of Cheboygan passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at her home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Wesleyan Community Church with Pastor Greg Kirby officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.  


 


 

Donnis R. Minch, 85

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:25 AM 

Donnis R. Minch, 85, of Charlevoix and formerly of Mancelona, died Dec. 20, 2009, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.


 


 

Donnis Ruby Minch

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:20 AM 

Donnis Ruby Minch — Sept. 24, 1924-Dec. 20, 2009


 


 

Doris B. Fleury

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Doris B. Fleury, 93, of Cheboygan died Sunday December 20, 2009 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital - Larson Hall where she has been a resident for a number of years. Memorial Services are pending at the Nordman Funeral Home and a complete obituary will be furnished when information is available.  


 


 

Doris J. Ramsdell

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Doris L. Kelly

Friday, December 18, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Dorothy M. Vinande

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Dr. Floyd "Doc" Ostrom

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

Dr. Floyd "Doc" Ostrom, 71, of Coleman, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, doing what he loved: hunting mountain lions in Utah. He was a chiropractor in Midland for 30 years and truly loved what he did for a living. 


 


 

Duane I. Havens

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Edna J. Kitson, 87

Thursday, December 17, 2009 12:15 PM 

Edna J. Kitson, 87, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. 


 


 

Edward Eugene Pettit "Ed" *

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Elaine Varner

Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:37 AM 

Elaine Varner, 87, of Midland, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 7, 1922, in Midland, daughter of the late George and Osa (Colbert) Weidemann. Elaine attended Midland Schools, graduating from Midland High School. She also graduated from Bay City Business College.


 


 

Ellen Elaine Viers

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

 Ellen Elaine Viers, age 82, of Palmyra died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at her daughter’s home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   


 


 

Emily Hanna

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Ernest A. Ooghe

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Ernest A. Ooghe Ernest A. Ooghe, age 85, of Warren passed peacefully December 21,2009, at his home. He was a World War II veteran. Survived by his sons; Chris, Michael (Gina), Raymond Sr.(Laura). Grandchildren; Sunshine, Jeremiah, Raymond Jr., Justin. Predeceased by wife Louise. Visitation Sunday 1 p.m.-9 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Rosary service 5 p.m. Monday instate 10 a.m. at St. Edmund 14025 12 Mile Road, Warren, with funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Christian Memorial Cultural Center.


 


 

Ernest Alan "Al" Saylor

Saturday, December 26, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Flora June Zimmer

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Florence Flowers

Saturday, December 26, 2009 1:02 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Florence Flowers, 90, of Burr Oak passed away early Friday morning Dec. 25, 2009, at her home. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Flowers will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. A full obituary will appear Monday.  


 


 

Frank J. Kalinowski

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:33 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Frank J. Kalinowski, 89, of Hillsdale, formerly of Detroit, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Drews Place Bacon Street in Hillsdale. He was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Detroit, to Joseph and Frances (Wielinska)  Kalinowski. He was married Jan. 15, 1944, to Bridget A. Zawacki and she survives. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WWII. He retired after 25 years with the Detroit Police Department and 15 years with the U. S. Postal Service Security. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Men’s Club and the Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife Bridget, he is survived by a daughter, Janice (R. Harris) Russo of Kalamazoo; a son, Tim G. Kalinowski of Scottsdale, Arizona; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Francine Blackmer; two sisters, Josephine Piontek and Helen Brock and a brother, Al Kelly. Memorial services for Frank J. Kalinowski will be held at a later date at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale. No visitation or calling hours will be held at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church CCW. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Gary Allan Overholt

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Gary Allen Overholt

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:38 AM 

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Gary F. Grant

Monday, December 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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George W. Marden

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

George W. Marden, 82, formerly of Midland, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. 


 


 

Gerald G. Bradley, Jr.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gerald (Jerry) G. Bradley, Jr., 87, of Grand Rapids, formerly of the Lenawee and Hillsdale County areas and Florida, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born on April 18, 1922 in Pittsford the son of Gerald G. and Chloe (Anspach) Bradley, Sr. Jerry graduated from Pittsford High School. He married Elaine A. Green on April 20, 1946 in Addison. She preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 2008. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired shift commander from the State Prison of Southern Michigan in Jackson. He was a two-time president of the Beverly Hills Lions in Florida and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Surviving are his son, James R. Bradley of Marion; daughter, Lynne M. (Thomas) Bradley-Horan of Sparta; and sister, Edna Mae (Park) Gregory of Belleville. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister, Elizabeth (Charles) Chaffin. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held in the spring. Memorials may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind (www.leaderdog.org). View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com


 


 

Geraldine E. Cox

Monday, December 7, 2009 5:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Geraldine E. Cox, 94, of Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center, and formerly of Hillsdale, went to be with Jesus Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. She was born Nov. 29, 1915, in Amboy Township, north of Pioneer, Ohio, to William and Mildred (Hubbard) Robison. she married Leon Cox Nov. 29, 1935, in Pioneer and he preceded her in death May 11, 1999. Geraldine lived her married life in Waldron before moving to the Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale at the age of 87. She was previously employed by the Avon Co. for several years, and worked at Kustom Fit in Pioneer where she retired from. Geraldine graduated from Waldron High School in 1934. She loved working for the Lord, gardening, camping, fishing, watching birds from her kitchen window, loved cooking and canning, in which she always seemed to have some to share! Geraldine held Good News Club in her home for many years, and led many children to the Lord through her teachings on the Bible. She gave music lessons, taught Sunday school class, both youths and adults. She often would find time to help young mother’s with Bible study in her home. She was a member of the WCTU, Women’s Missionary Society, Munson United Brethren Church, church pianist for years and loved playing her saw whenever asked, manager of the Waldron Kountry Kitchen band and loved going to nursing homes and putting on programs for the residents. She said “just to see them smile” was worth it all! Before moving to the Bryan Rehab Center she was very active in the Hillsdale nursing home and dearly loved playing for the SonShine Singers. Surviving Geraldine are three daughters, Margaret (Jim) Gunder of Waldron, Audrey (Richard) Andrews, Marilynn (Robert) Frank all of Bryan, Ohio; brother, John (Joan) Robison of Ney, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was a blessing to many, and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Lawrence, William, Paul and Arthur Robison; and granddaughter, Paula Brandeberry. Funeral services for Geraldine will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Paul Webster and the Rev. Samuel Wickard officiating. Interment will be in Waldron Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to charity of donor’s choice. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Gordon Hancock, 92

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:20 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Gordon Hancock, 92, of Holland, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services will be in August in Lynn, Massachusetts. Arrangements are by 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.


 


 

Grace A. MacLeod

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Gregory W. Wipping

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

Gregory W. Wipping, 49, passed this life on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in So. Sioux City, Neb., afer a lingering illness. He was born March 7, 1960, in Bay County.


 


 

Harley 'Junior' Wilson

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:24 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Harley Junior Wilson, 77, of Osseo, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at home. He was born Jan. 25, 1932 in Ransom Township to Harley F. and Vera (Lickley) Wilson. He was married May 26, 1967 to Mary Jane Raymond and she survives. Harley retired in 1997 from Hillsdale Tool and was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a life member of the Waldron Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved fly fishing and took great pride in watering flowers for the city of Hillsdale. Surviving besides his wife Mary Jane are three daughters, Melissa (Richard) Miller of Harrison, Cindy (Tom) Elder of Quincy, Jo (Alston) Minor of Duluth, Ga.; three sons, Harley Eugene (Sabrina) Wilson of Hillsdale, Harley Dean (Janine) Wilson of Waldron, Raymond Lee (Lisa) Pepple of Pittsford; two sisters, Faith (Pat) Taylor of Adrian, Juanita Curtis of Hillsdale; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Harley was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services for Harley Wilson will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Dr. Sam Wickard officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Jefferson Township. Military Honors will be provided by Hillsdale American Legion Post #53. The family will receive friends for visitation 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County or the American Lung Association. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Harriette Pipes McAdoo *

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Harry Carle

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Helen Bradley

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Helen L. Gall

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Helen L. Moore

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:34 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Helen L. Moore of Adrian, Michigan, formerly of Jerome, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. She was born Sept. 28, 1920, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Ness) Fuller. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Kenneth Moore in 1971. She is survived by one daughter, Karen (Melvin) Harrington of Palmyra, Mich.; one grandson, Richard D. (Linda) Baird of Jerome and three great-grandchildren, Richard A. Baird and Anthony and Allen Johansen. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsdale. At her request, a graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Helen L. Moore will be held at the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams on Saturday, Dec. 26 beginning at 11 a.m. with Karleen Kinker officiating. In lieu of flowers friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Lenawee County Humane Society, 705 W. Beecher, Adrian, MI  49221.


 


 

Helen M. Hoegeman

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Helen M. Hoegeman Helen M. Hoegeman, age 93, resident of Chesterfield, formerly a resident of Park Place Towers in Mount Clemens for 21 years., died December 23, 2009 at St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital Macomb Center. She was born May 26, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a homemaker, member of Flemish Circle, avid reader, enjoyed baking, cooking, and playing bingo, loved to talk and socialize. She married Herman Hoegeman November 23, 1935 in Detroit. Mrs. Hoegeman is survived by her children Frederick (Evelyn) of Macomb and Helene (Steven) Ritter of Chesterfield; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Martha of Thousand Oaks, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman May 6, 1978, and son Herman, Jr. Instate 10:30 a.m. with Liturgy at 11 a.m. Monday, December 28 at St. Louis Catholic Church, 24415 Crocker Blvd., Clinton Township. Rev. Ed Ertzbischoff will officiate. Visitation 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday, December 27 at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 Twenty-Three Mile Road, New Baltimore.


 


 

Helen McMahon, 89

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:00 AM 

Helen McMahon, 89, of Petoskey, died Dec. 7, 2009, at Bay Bluffs medical care facility, Harbor Springs. 


 


 

Helen Wickert Balten

Monday, December 21, 2009 8:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Helen Wickert Balten, 92, of Black Lake (Onaway) died on December 20, 2009 at Hillman's Haven.  Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. 


 


 

Henry G. Nessen, 88

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:00 AM 

Henry G. Nessen, 88, of Petoskey, passed away Dec. 19, 2009, at home peacefully with the family he loved close by.


 


 

Howard E. Gibson Jr.

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Idona Joy Gonzales

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:38 AM 

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Ione Vivian "Bobbe" Jones

Monday, December 21, 2009 8:06 PM 

Mrs. Ione Vivian "Bobbe" Jones of Gaylord died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Tendercare. She was 82.


 


 

Isabel B. Sanchez *

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JAMES C. NORSWORTHY

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:54 AM 

NORSWORTHY, JAMES C.; December 21, 2009; age 64. 


 


 

JAMES S. KONKLE

Friday, December 25, 2009 7:26 AM 

KONKLE, JAMES S.; age 74; of White Lake; passed away on December 22, 2009. 


 


 

JOHN (Jack)CAMERON

Friday, December 25, 2009 7:26 AM 

CAMERON, JOHN (Jack); age 82; from Rochester, Michigan; went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. 


 


 

Jack Jarson

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM

Jack Jarson, 47, of Saginaw, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. 


 


 

James C. Burke

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:40 AM

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James Ernest Feeny

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

James Ernest Feeny James Ernest Feeny, age 21, died December 23, 2009. Beloved son of Han (Steve) Shotwell and Kevin Feeny. Loving brother of Evan and Eric Feeny. Dear nephew of Shawn, Kelly, Colleen, Shannon, Lara, and Erin. He will be missed by many friends. Visitation Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Funeral Service Sunday 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

James Herbert Wiginton

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James Herbert Wiginton, age 92, of Adrian, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Provincial House.  He was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Jasper, Alabama, to Calloway and Mary Frances (Harris) Wiginton. On Oct. 4, 1965, he married Elsie Hoyle Brown in Taylor, Michigan and she survives.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946, during WWII. He had been employed by GM in Detroit for 28 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Elsie, he is survived by a daughter, Theresa Wiginton of Adrian; stepchildren, Charles Hawkins and his wife, Toni of Joplin, Missouri, Jim Brown of Gregory, Michigan, Mary Ellen Malone of Adrian, Michigan and Tom Brown and his wife, Debbie of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters and a half-sister. Funeral services for James will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Greg Burdine officiating.  Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.  Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. 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 the family. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

James R. Cady

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:37 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James R. Cady, age 77, of Adrian passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Toledo. James was born July 20, 1932, in Hudson, Mich., the only son and oldest child of Gret and Geraldine (Roney) Cady. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jim worked in car sales in Lenawee County for more than 40 years. In Blissfield, he worked for Schwinn Chevrolet and Fisher Ford; and in Adrian, he worked for Raymond Ford and Greg Bell Chevrolet, where he retired in 1996. Jim was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584, Moose Lodge #1034, and American Legion Post #275. Although Jim loved nature, he also enjoyed the big city and was especially fond of Chicago. Jim is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Randy) Raymo of Petersburg, Mich., and Carol (Mike) Beverly of Michigan Center, Mich.; four grandchildren, Kimberly (Chad) Neal of Stockbridge, Michael (Jenna) Addy of Monroe, Jessica Beech of Petersburg and Robert (Kimberly) Beverly of Northville; seven great-grandchildren, and one sister, Judy Titko of Indiana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joann Miller and Joyce Bailey. A memorial celebration in honor of Jim will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with military honors conducted by the VFW Annis-Fint Post #1584. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service. You may also send condolences to his family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jim may be made to Ebeid Hospice Residence. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. 


 


 

James R. Wolf

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

James R. Wolf, age 78 of Burr Oak, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at his home. Jim was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Flint, Mich., a son to the late Carl and Bury (Wolfenden) Wolf. Jim married Margo Cullen in Wayne, Mich., in 1951; this marriage ended in divorce.  In 1977, he married Esther (Eicher) Bennett in Leonidas. He attended high school in Wayne, graduating in 1949.  He received his degree in Mortuary Science at Wayne State School of Mortuary Science in 1955.  He worked at Lents Funeral Home in Wayne until 1960, then at Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home in Detroit until 1968 when he moved to Three Rivers where he owned and operated Wolf Funeral Home.  In 1980 he moved to Pontiac to work for Sparks Griffin Funeral Home.  Jim held his mortuary license in Michigan and Florida. He learned to fly while in Three Rivers; became an aircraft owner and operator of an air taxi company.  He continued his interest in aviation, becoming a full time corporate pilot at Oakland/Pontiac until his retirement. While in Detroit he was president of the Jaycee’s and a member of the church choir at St. Mary’s of Redford Detroit.  He was a member of the Three Rivers Rotary Club, the Elks, and was actively involved in parish activities and music ministry with his guitar at Immaculate Conception.  He loved music and especially loved having friends come to play music for him.  He also loved Barbershop and sang tenor with the St. Joseph County Tune Trappers.  Jim was active in the Cursillo movement, a weekend program to help Christians grow and strengthen the faith of others.  He was a member of the Three Rivers Pilot’s Club, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the NRA. He loved working on tractors and going to tractor shows.  He had a collection of over 15 antique garden tractors which he had restored.  He was also an avid reader, reading a book a day.  Jim also loved fishing and hunting. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Esther; one son, Richard Wolf, of Grand Rapids; daughters, Mary (Jack) Killeen, of Bloomfield Hills, Greta Petty of Cincinnati; Karen (David) Schaefer of Cincinnati and Anne (John) Rice of Troy, Mich.; two step-sons, Terrence Bennett of Burr Oak and Frederic Bennett of Sheridan, Ariz.; step-daughter, Cheryl Waters of Leonidas; grandchildren, Charles Mooney of Detroit, Kevin and Kelly Wolf, of Grand Rapids, Noah and Abbey Rice of Troy, Kaitlyn and Samuel Schaefer of Cincinnati; step grandchildren, Melinda Bennett of Kalamazoo, Amy Waters of Leonidas, Stacy (Jason) Schwenk of Centreville; two step-great-grandchildren, Brandon Ford and Mia Schwenk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one step-son, James Bennett. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.  Funeral services celebrating the life of James R. Wolf will be 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating.  Burial will follow at the Locust Grove Cemetery in Findley.  If desired, the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Jim to either the Three Rivers Health Hospice or the Colon Township Library Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.    


 


 

Jessie Howard, 86

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:35 AM 

Jessie Howard, 86, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at her home in Boyne City. Arrangements are pending at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. 


 


 

Jessie M. Howard, 86

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:15 AM 

Jessie M. Howard, 86, of Boyne City and formerly of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at her home.


 


 

John A. Ide *

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John Henry Brown

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:33 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John Henry Brown, age 82, of Adrian, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1927, in Port Gibson, Miss. to Isaiah and Beulah (Lucas) Brown. John enjoyed working in the yard and farming. He is survived by three sisters, Louise Smith of Adrian, Georgie Brown and Avelnell Brown, both of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Isaiah, Don and Otis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Bishop Robert Bernard officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 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 the family.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

John Patrick Malloy

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Joseph R. Gauthier

Monday, December 21, 2009 8:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joseph R. Gauthier, 52, of Cheboygan passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's/St. Charles Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the mass at the church. The Rev. Paul Megge will officiate. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Josie Powell, 62

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:02 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Josie Mae Powell, of Holland, formerly of Saginaw, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Paradise Funeral Chapel, 3100 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday.   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.


 


 

Joyce C. Singerling

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:15 AM 

Joyce C. Singerling died Dec. 21, 2009. She was 93 years old.


 


 

June E. Peters

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KENNETH M. ROSEVEAR

Friday, December 25, 2009 7:26 AM 

ROSEVEAR, KENNETH M.; age 80; of Wixom, formerly of Livonia; died December 22, 2009. 


 


 

Kayla Michelle Cain

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Kenneth D. Witkowski

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

Kenneth D. Witkowski, 74, of Saginaw, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Select Speciality Hospital. He was the son of the late David and Theresa (Michalski) Witkowski, and was born Nov. 19, 1935, in Carrollton. He married Evelyn M. Speir, his loving wife of 43 years, on April 23, 1966. She survives him.


 


 

Kristopher K. Kulman

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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LORELEI GRACE CRAWFORD

Friday, December 25, 2009 7:26 AM 

CRAWFORD, LORELEI GRACE; age 56; of Toledo; and celebrated Oboeist and Arts activist passed from this life at 9:06 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009 after a long struggle with Primary Aphasia, a cognitive disorder. 


 


 

Landon J. Schwerin

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:12 PM 

Landon J. Schwerin, infant son of Dale and Lori (Williams) Schwerin, was taken from us after a brief time to be with God and His angels. He was born Dec. 17, 2009, at Bay Regional Medical Center.


 


 

Laura V. Fahrner

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:59 AM 

SOUTH RANGE, Wis. -- Laura V. Fahrner, 91, of Ironwood Township, Mich., died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in South Range. 


 


 

Laurence L. Fiebelkorn

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Laurence L. “Mr. Fieb” Fiebelkorn, age 83, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born June 23, 1926, in Burr Oak, a son of the late Frank and Martha (Greenwalt) Fiebelkorn. Mr. Fieb had resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area his whole life. On June 30, 1945, he married Lola P. Milliman in Sturgis. He retired from Holy Angels School in Sturgis, where he had been employed as a custodian for seven years. Prior to that he had worked at G.F. Business Forms in Sturgis for 37 years until the business closed, and for several years he worked for Twin City Foods. Fieb truly loved the time when he was involved in farming. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sturgis, Loyal Order of Moose #574 and past member of the Eagles Lodge #1314, both in Sturgis, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 64 years, Lola; two daughters, Lana Sybesma of Sturgis and Sandee (Scott) Sweet of Sturgis; a son, Brian (Arlene) Fiebelkorn of Sturgis; seven grandchildren, Ryan (Amy) Sybesma, James (Jennifer) Fiebelkorn, Amy (David) Keeslar, Susan Fiebelkorn, Sarah (Daniel) Murray, Zackary Sweet and Logan Sweet; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Keitha Post of Coldwater; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; four brothers, Floyd Fiebelkorn, Delbert Fiebelkorn, Franklin Fiebelkorn and Lester Fiebelkorn; three sisters, Lucille Evert, Edna Fiebelkorn and Neva Mitchell; and two infant brothers. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Laurence L. “Mr.Fieb” Fiebelkorn will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. Deb Johnson of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak where Moose memorial rites will be conferred by Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #574. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Fiebelkorn’s memory consider the First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

Lawrence G. Phaneuf, 76

Monday, December 21, 2009 8:55 AM

Lawrence G. Phaneuf, 76, of East Jordan, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. 


 


 

Lena Mae Antcliff *

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Leona Mary Sackett

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Leona Mary Sackett, age 91, of Port Orange, Fla., died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Of Hope Catholic Church, Port Orange, in February. Born in Dearborn, Mich., Mrs. Sackett, a homemaker, came to Florida in 1973 from Adrian, Mich. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Adrian, and Our Lady Of Hope Catholic Church in Port Orange, she volunteered at the former Faulkner Street School in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Mrs. Sackett loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards and Scrabble, and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include seven children, James and his wife, Laurie, of Franklin, Tenn., Michael and his wife, Carol, of Ft. Myers, Fla., Mary Hyatt and her husband, Robert, of Whitehall, Mich., Edward and his wife, Sheryl, of Fair Play, S.C., Raymond and his wife, Maria, of Portage, Mich., Patrick of South Daytona, Fla., and Sally LaClaire and her husband, William, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; one brother, Lewis Horger of Venice, Fla.; one sister, Rosemary Kirsch and her husband, Joe, of Tustin, Calif.; 36 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Sackett was preceded in death by her husband, Milford; three children, Thomas, Jack and Ann, and nine siblings. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Sackett’s name to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Arrangements are being handled by Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 406 S. Orange St., New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Online condolences may be made at www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Lester W. Wheeler

Saturday, December 26, 2009 5:50 AM 

Lester W. Wheeler, Jr., 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009, at the V.A. Hospital in Ann Arbor. Funeral arrangements are pending with Clark Family Funeral Chapel. 


 


 

Lexi Wittingen, Infant

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lexi Grace Wittingen, 16 days old, died Monday, December 21, 2009, at Mott's Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Private family interment will take place at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

Lillian Barbara Lickawala

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:38 AM

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Lillian D. Lehman

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Lydia Jackson

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Lynn Headley, 56

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lynn A. Headley, 56, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Newaygo (90 Quarterline) with Pastors Mark Holeman and Wes Smith officiating. Interment will be in Croton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.     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.


 


 

Marcia Marie (Marcy) Putt

Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:37 AM 

Marcia Marie (Marcy) Putt, 50, of Midland, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at her home, due to a lengthy battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family. 


 


 

Margaret (Perrin) Ford

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Margaret (Perrin) Ford, 88, of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. She was born April 29, 1921 in Kalamazoo to Glenn and Sarah (Daily) Snyder. She is survived by daughters; Mrs. Terry (Autumn) LaPratt of Coldwater, Mrs. Roy (Dawn) Bregg of Rutledge, Tenn., Ms. Yvonne Perrin of Kerrville, Texas, and Ms. Margaret Ann Kunde of Talbott, Tenn, also 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Perrin and Kenneth Ford and sister Mary Vist. Margaret loved people and music. She was a member of the Northview Christian Church. Services will be Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Jeff Bream officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Northview Christian Church. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311.


 


 

Marguerite (Maggie) Babcock

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:40 AM 

Mrs. Marguerite (Maggie) Babcock, age 87, died peacefully at Bay Bluffs nursing facility, Harbor Springs, Mich., the afternoon of Dec. 22, 2009. She was born in Weidman, Mich., on Nov. 27, 1922, the eldest of five children of Harry and Nellie (Leiter) Patterson. She married Norris "Charlie" Babcock in Angola, Ind., on Nov. 16, 1940. They moved to the Petoskey area, from Lansing, in 1948. She was a true friend to all lucky enough to know her. A special thanks from her family to her dear and close friends Doug Berry and Zada Boyer for being with her all these years.


 


 

Marilyn Hartman

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Marilyn J. Smith *

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Marjorie Kendrick

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Marjorie Kendrick Marjorie Kendrick, age 90, of Armada, formerly of Washington Township, Gladwin and Detroit, died December 23, 2009. Marjorie was born in Detroit, a daughter of James and Margaret (nee McMaster) Fullerton. On January 30, 1939, Marjorie married Thomas L. Kendrick. Marjorie taught Sunday School for many years and was a former active member of a missionary society. Marjorie is survived by sons, David (Susan) Kendrick of Round Rock, Texas and Thomas G. Kendrick of Marathon, Fla.; daughters, Joan (Ronald) Wandel of Armada and Karen (Joseph) Grambo of Washington; former daughters-in-law, Paula Kendrick and Kathy Kendrick; sister, Jean Keel of Warren; grandchildren, David, Jeffrey, Amy, Michael, Heather, Troy, Brent, Brianne, Kaitlyn, Tyler and Tara; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kayla, Jessica, Zachary, Elizabeth and Dakota; and step-great-grandchildren, Molly, Ethan and Nathan. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, Thomas and sisters, Grace Lamb, George, Howard, Christine and James Fullerton, Winifred Caloia and Maxine Reifert. A funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2009 at Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Avenue, (north of 33 Mile), Armada with Rev. Dr. Ron Wagner officiating. Burial is 2:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Visitation is Sunday 3 - 7 p.m. and Monday 10 - 11 a.m. service.


 


 

Marjorie L. Carroll

Saturday, December 26, 2009 5:50 AM 

Sept. 12, 1935 – Dec. 24, 2009 Marjorie L. Carroll, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Sumner, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at her home.


 


 

Mark J. Dahlin

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:30 AM 

KAUKAUNA, Wis. -- Mark J. Dahlin, 83, crossed the Rainbow Bridge to begin his life in Heaven on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at home with his family at his side.


 


 

Marlene Ann Meddaugh

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Marvel Doris Spencer

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:32 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Marvel Doris Spencer, age 92, of Clayton, formerly of Fowlerville, Mich., died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born April 10, 1917, in Windsor Twp., Mich. to Ezra and Emma Jean (Worthington) Lockwood. She was married to A. James Spencer in Webberville, Mich. on Aug. 12, 1939, and he survives. In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by a son, Norman C. Spencer and his wife, Mary Ann of Clayton; a daughter, Sandra Kay Ballein and her husband, Floyd of Ames, Iowa; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, David J. Spencer, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Reverend Greg Burdine officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, Fowlerville, Mich. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.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 the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Mary C. Beldock

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary C. Beldock, 75, of Coldwater, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at her home. The family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment of ashes will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Mary was born March 1, 1934 in Kansas City, Mo. to John and Agnes (Duda) Sotak. She married Franklin Beldock on March 14, 1952 in Colorado. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2006. Mary graduated from Beauty School in Alpena before opening a shop in her home, enabling her to be with her children. After many years in Alpena, her family moved to Coldwater, where Mary opened Style Studio which she owned until 2006. She began to specialize in wigs for both men and women in which she was currently still active. It became more than a business for her, it was her mission. She was passionate about providing hairpieces for people that needed them, especially those dealing with cancer. Mary was active with her children in school and their activities. She had formerly taught fifth grade catechism at St. Charles Church and was currently a member of St. Mary’s Church in Bronson. Mrs. Beldock enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking and dancing. She enjoyed spending time with her children and loved to listen to them play guitars. Mary was vibrant and full of life and was always doing nice things for others. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son David Beldock in 1981. Mary is survived by her sons Elton (Nancy) Beldock of Phoenix, Ariz., Lee (Joann) Beldock of Davisburg and Patrick (Elizabeth) Beldock of Vicksburg, her daughter Janet (Greg) Winter of Alpena, her brother Thomas Sotak of Kansas City, Mo. and her grandchildren Marcia (Ryan) Corby, Nathan (Grace) Beldock, Kristen (Bill) Bridge, Matthew Winter and Kathryn Winter. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Church or the CHC Foundation, Cancer Center, Mary Beldock Memorial Fund. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook.


 


 

Mary K. Bir

Monday, December 21, 2009 2:03 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mary K. Bir, 79, of Kalamazoo, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at her home following a short illness. She was born Feb. 17, 1929, in Detroit, a daughter to Furm and Loretta (Nartker)Bolin. She has resided in the Kalamazoo area for the past 10 years, coming from Constantine and Sturgis. On Jan. 24, 1948, she married Henry S. Bir in LaGrange, Ind. He died Dec. 16, 1979. He was a homemaker and member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. She most enjoyed her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Surviving are daughter, Stephanie J. Goodwin of Kalamazoo; five sons, Kenneth R. Bir of Bronson, Richard W. (Susan)Bir of Sturgis; Daniel T. Bir of Constantine, James P. (Kim)Bir of Ada, and David S. (Cynthia)Bir of Plymouth; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth (Doc)Secaur of Elkhart, Ind.; brother, Michael (Rhonda)Bolin of Austin, Texas; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, infant son, Michael; brothers, James Bolin and William (Bill)Bolin Jr.; and sister, Nancy Fuller. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been conducted. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis with the Rev. Richard Altine officiating. Burial of the cremains will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. Arrangements were handled by the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon. Memorials may be directed to Heifer International, P. O. Box 8058, Little Rock, Ark., 72203-8058. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.  


 


 

Mary Lee Groh

Monday, December 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Mary Lou Johnson *

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Mary Lou Perrin

Monday, December 21, 2009 2:02 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mary Lou Perrin, 79, of Nottawa, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at her home. The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-3284. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mary Lou Perrin will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Lay Minister Sandy Miller, of the Nottawa United Methodist Church, will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Nottawa Cemetery. A full obituary will appear Tuesday. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Max Nettnay

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Maxine E. Gee

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:35 AM 

Maxine E. Gee, 85, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. 


 


 

Maxine E. Gee, 85

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:25 AM

Maxine E. Gee, 85, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. 


 


 

Melbourne C. 'Mel' Garland

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1:29 AM

ASHLAND, Wis. -- Melbourne C. "Mel" Garland, 80, of 1117 E. Margaret St., Ironwood, Mich., died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at Court Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, following a brief illness. 


 


 

Micheal J. Marshall

Micheal J. Marshall, 65, of Ludington, died Dec. 23, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan. Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Mildred M. Clerc

Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:37 AM 

Mildred M. Clerc, 91, of Midland, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. She was born Oct. 25, 1918, in Midland, daughter of the late Arthur & Elsie (Capper) Mardlin.


 


 

Mildred Post, 87

Thursday, December 24, 2009 12:18 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mildred Post, 87, of Holland, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at  Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services.    


 


 

Mildred T. Emerick

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:53 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mildred T. Emerick, 92, of Jonesville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born Jan. 9, 1917 in Hillsdale to George and Flora (Reynolds) Underhill. She was married April 30, 1934 to Kenneth Emerick and he preceded her in death in 1995. Mildred was a home care giver, a wife, mother and grandmother. To Millie, her family was the center of her life. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale. Surviving are two children, Paula (Curtis) Dora of Jonesville and Steven (Cheryl) Emerich of Bellfair, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two daughters, Mary Lou Emerich and Sondra Rinker. Memorial services for Mildred Emerick will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale with Pastor Patti Beckman and the Rev. Richard Thorp officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for memorial visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Presbyterian Church, Medical Care Facility, Hillsdale Community Health Center or the Jonesville District Library. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Mimi Danielle Burgett

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Morris Eugene "Butch" Sheldon

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:30 AM 

Morris Eugene "Butch" Sheldon, 68, of East Jordan, entered into the promised land on Dec. 19, 2009, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.


 


 

Nancy Ann Seegert

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Nancy Kay McClelland

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:23 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Nancy Kay McClelland was born on Sept. 5, 1944, in Ypsilanti. She grew up on a farm and belonged to 4-H and FHA as well as other youth organizations. She graduated high school in 1962, Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in 1965, Eastern Michigan University in 1970 with a Masters in Counseling, and the University of Michigan with a PhD in Education Administration in 1986. Through her career she was a classroom teacher, counselor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of schools. She was the first president and charter member of Alaskan Women in Education Administration, as well as a member in good standing and as an officer in a number of professional organizations, and an Elder of the Skagway First Presbyterian Church. After retiring from education she was a law enforcement ranger with the National Park Service in Skagway, Alaska. She was a volunteer for years in the Skagway Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT III, an EMS Instructor, served as EMS lieutenant, a firefighter and a search and rescue technician. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, John L. McClelland and Estelle L. McWilliams, and her daughter, Jenny. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Frank Wasmer; granddaughter, Dainean; siblings, Laura, Lee, Ruth, David, Nina, William; many cousins in and around Adrian; and 18 grandchildren. She was mom to many children, adopted, fostered and six international exchange students. She also leaves close ties with “Nancy’s Kids”, youth from the 1970s and ‘80s that she mentored and taught in a school setting, church youth groups and youth organizations. Nancy loved children and was always happiest when she was working with children. She passed away while on vacation with her husband and granddaughters in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 13, 2009. She is mourned and will be missed all around the world.


 


 

Neil J. VanDerMass

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Nina M. Rogers

Monday, December 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Norman Lee Campbell

Saturday, December 26, 2009 2:17 AM 

Norman Lee Campbell, 74 of Midland, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 24, 2009 at Tendercare of Midland. 


 


 

Other deaths

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Other deaths William J. "Bill" Fortier, age 84, of Mount Clemens, Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens


 


 

PAULINE R. MILLER

Friday, December 25, 2009 7:26 AM 

MILLER, PAULINE R.; (Perry); of Clarkston, formerly of Flint; age 65, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Dan Coleman officiating. 


 


 

Patricia Ann Herriman, 69

Friday, December 18, 2009 9:45 AM 

Patricia Ann Herriman, 69, of Alanson and formerly of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.


 


 

Pauline Marie Kukuk

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:09 PM 

Pauline Marie Kukuk, 78, of Midland, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Brittany Manor. She was born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Bay City, daughter of the late Ernest Otto and Maud Julia (Russett) Kukuk.


 


 

Pearl M. Walls

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Pearl M. Walls Pearl M. Walls, age 94, of Clinton Township, passed away December 21, 2009 at Mount Clemens Regional Hospital. She was born May 1, 1915 in Detroit. She retired from Uniroyal. Pearl was a member of the Clinton Township Seniors and RSVP of Macomb and Eastern Star. She loved knitting and crocheting and won first place in The State Fair for a knitted sweater. She is survived by her son, Bert (Betty) Johnson; four grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Robert (Angela) Johnson, Bert, Jr. (Tracey) Johnson and Karyn (Adam) Patton; ten great-grandchildren, Aubrey Johnson, Avery Johnson, Isaiah Johnson, MaKayla Johnson, Marc Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Austin Patton, Rain Patton, Joseph Patton and Jennifer Hohensee. She was predeceased by her husband, Merrill Walls and siblings, Harold Schmidt and Betty Brinker. Visitation Sunday, 3-8 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township. Funeral Service Monday, December 28, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township.


 


 

Petra Denney "Pat" *

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Raymond Mayrand, 73

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Raymond F. Mayrand, 73, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at his home. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com. Funeral services will be at Burnips United Methodist Church on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Bentheim Cemetery, Overisel Twp.   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.


 


 

Reva Sarasin, 73

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:15 AM

Reva Sarasin, 73, of Charlevoix, died Dec. 24, 2009, at her home. 


 


 

Richard A. 'Dick' Bumpus

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:32 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard A. “Dick” Bumpus of North Adams passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at The “Mac” McGuire Skilled Nursing Facility in Hillsdale. He was born June 7, 1928 in Amboy Township the son of Charles and Gertrude (Peters) Bumpus. He is survived by his wife, Martha L. (Walters) Bumpus whom he married on Feb. 14, 1948; two children, Karen (Steve) Dewey, Susan (Alan) Cook all of North Adams; one daughter-in-law, Marcia Bumpus of North Adams; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline McClue of Hillsdale; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael “Mike” Bumpus; two brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Bumpus retired in 1991 from Williams Mill in North Adams after 44 years of service. He was a member of the North Adams United Methodist Church and the Adams Grange # 286. He served as a volunteer fireman for many years with the North Adams Fire Department and also served on the North Adams-Jerome School Board in years past. At his request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Richard A. “Dick” Bumpus will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28 with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the North Adams United Methodist Church or to the North Adams Fire Department.  


 


 

Richard Dean Kalbfleisch, 85

Friday, December 18, 2009 9:45 AM 

Richard Dean Kalbfleisch, 85, peacefully passed away on Dec. 11, 2009, at hospice in Florida. 


 


 


 


 

Richard L. 'Dick' Goetz

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:37 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard L. “Dick” Goetz, 90, of Riga passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family and the loving care of Hospice of Lenawee. Dick was born on July 10, 1919, in Monroe Township, Michigan, the son of Charles G. and Elfrieda (Tobian) Goetz.  On Oct. 11, 1940, Dick married the former Luella M. Walper.  She survives. Dick devoted his life to his family and farming.  He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Riga and in earlier years, served as the building inspector for Riga Township.  He enjoyed woodworking, especially building items for his grandchildren, traveling, golfing and spending time with his family. Surviving is his wife, Luella M. Goetz of Riga; three children, Mary Jane (Kent) Hull of Curtis, Mich., John (Beth) Goetz of Boca Raton, Fla. and James (Kathy) Goetz of Blissfield, Mich.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Earl (Joyce) Goetz of Riga, William (Mary) Goetz of Blissfield and Wendell (Alice) Goetz of Riga. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Kyle Goetz. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Dick Goetz will be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Elem3nt Church in Blissfield with Pastor Joe DiMarco officiating. Burial will follow in Riga Cemetery in Riga Township. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield and after 10 a.m. at the church on Monday.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of Lenawee, St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Elem3nt Church.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.


 


 

Rickie T. Johnston

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:01 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Rickie T. Johnston, 60, of Cheboygan died early Saturday December 19, 2009. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Nordman Funeral Home was in charge of services. 


 


 

Robert B. and Helen M. Leister

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert Burton Leister, age 87, and Helen May Leister, age 80, both of Constantine, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Bob was born July 10, 1922, in Constantine, a son of John and Tina (Nelson) Leister. He attended Constantine schools and served as a medic in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a shipping clerk at Kirsch Company in Sturgis until he retired in 1980 after 37 years. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing and also worked the family farm with his brother Johnny. Helen was born Feb. 6, 1929, in Constantine, a daughter of Harold H. and Jennie Mae (Stenberg) Miller. She graduated from Constantine High School and worked at Kirsch Company in Sturgis for 14 years. She later obtained her nurse’s aide training at Glen Oaks Community College and worked in Home Health Care. Helen enjoyed playing softball on the church softball league. On May 22, 1948, Bob and Helen were married in Angola, Ind. They were both active members of Porter Baptist Church. They both enjoyed bowling in leagues, and spending time with family and friends. They loved camping and relaxing at the river. Surviving are their daughter, Carrie (Kirk) Moyer; grandsons Trace, Alec and BJ Moyer, all of Constantine; Bob’s brother LeRoy (Madelyn) Leister, Constantine, and sister-in-law Betty Leister, Sturgis; Helen’s brother, Charles (Cozette) Miller, Three Rivers; and many nieces and nephews. They were preceded in death by Bob’s parents; sisters Alice Jones, Mary Leister, Leona Ream and Darlene Hayes; and brothers Charles, Clarence, Lester, Harvey, Harley, Russell, Johnny and Forrest (Ted) Leister. Also preceding were Helen’s parents and sisters Mary Jane Almasi, Anna Marie Miller and Martha Clear. Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Porter Baptist Church in Constantine, where a memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. Pastor Robert LaPine and Pastor Patrick Neff will officiate. Interment of Ashes will be in Peek Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Porter Baptist Church or Howardsville Christian School. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Robert DeWitt Burton, 73

Friday, December 18, 2009 9:45 AM 

Robert DeWitt Burton, 73, of Boyne City, died Dec. 9, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital after a long illness. 


 


 

Robert Donavon Sheaffer

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:20 AM 

Robert Donavon Sheaffer, 61 of Boyne City, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. 


 


 

Robert James Groesbeck

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Robert James Groesbeck Robert James Groesbeck, age 85, a lifelong resident of Center Line- Warren, died December 21, 2009 at Henry Ford-Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. He was born June 3, 1924 in Warren Township, Mich. Mr. Groesbeck was the former owner of Groesbeck Flowers in Center Line. He was a member of the Center Line Rotary; Michigan State Florist Assoc.; Fr. Kramer K of C. He enjoyed going to his cottage in Port Sanilac and decorating St. Clement for Christmas and Easter with flowers and plants from his flower shop. He is survived by his siblings, Donald (Marlene), Shirley (late Leo) Kraemer, Ethel (late Henry) Birko; Dorothy (late Ben) Moon, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clement and Ella Groesbeck. Services at 12 noon Tuesday, December 29 at St. Clement Church, Center Line. Rev. Ron Victor will officiate. Visitation Sunday 6-9 p.m.; Monday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke, Center Line, Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at church. Burial is at St. Clement Cemetery, Center Line. Memorial contributions to Capuchins or St. Vincent de Paul Society.


 


 

Robert L. O'Brien

Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:47 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert Leroy O’Brien, age 37, of Colon, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born April 9, 1972, in Kendallville, Ind., a son of Charles T. and Marsha (Porter) O’Brien. Robert had been a resident of the Sturgis area all of his life.  He had been employed by the G&B Tree Service in Sturgis and he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his family. Surviving are a daughter, Hailey O’Brien; three brothers, Charles (Cindy) O’Brien of Burr Oak, Daniel O’Brien of Mt. Clemens and Joe (Lisa) O’Brien of Coldwater; his father, Charles T. O’Brien of Kimmel, Ind.; his mother, Marsha Lindsey of Colon; maternal grandfather, Leroy (Doris) Porter; nieces, Brittany Skalski, Karissa Sanchez, Brianna O’Brien, Makenzie O’Brien and Kaelyn O’Brien; great-nieces and a nephew, Dawson and Emma Sanchez, and Quincy Watkins; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Hackman Family Funeral Home Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Robert O’Brien will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor David Farrell officiating.  Cremation will follow the services. Memorial donations may be directed to the family to help with expenses. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.  


 


 

Roger H. Ries

Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:38 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Roger H. Ries, 83, of Morenci, found peace in the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Roger had been a dialysis patient for seven years at the Adrian Dialysis Center. The kind caregivers there were very special to him and Roger grew to consider them family. Roger was born on Sept. 30, 1926, in Ogden Township, the son of Dewey and Leila (Leonard) Ries. On March 19, 1949, Roger married Phyllis J. Mannschreck who preceded him in death on May 3, 2007, after 57 years of marriage. Roger was a Blissfield High School Sugar Boy, graduating in 1944. He then enlisted in the U. S. Navy Sea Bees where he was a Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class and received the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal. He served in the Construction Battalion in Guam. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he was employed at Tecumseh Products for 42 years, retiring in 1988. Roger also farmed while working at Tecumseh Products and continued farming after his retirement. Roger was known for growing the best sweet corn for all his friends and neighbors to enjoy. Roger was active in and past president of the Morenci Kiwanis Club and enjoyed the many friendships formed within the club. He was a member of the Morenci United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing with his buddies Don, Crash, and Marion. Roger enjoyed spending time fishing and boating at the lake. Since his wife’s death, Roger spent most of his time with his children, Randy, Linda, and Connie. He loved his family and the many friends he made throughout his life. His kind smile will always be remembered. Roger is survived by his children Randy (Linda) Ries of Adrian and Connie Ries of Manitou Beach, a granddaughter Lindsey (Branden) Krill of Tipton, and brothers Don Ries and Max (Rosie) Ries, a sister Kathryn (Crash) Carter, sister-in-law Norma Ries, and brother-in-law Marion (Connie) Mannschreck, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Jack Ries and Harold Ries, sisters-in-law Edith Ries, Marilyn Ries, and Carol Mannschreck. Visitation will be on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Morenci. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at the Morenci United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. The family wishes that contributions in Roger’s memory be given to The Morenci Education Foundation, Morenci United Methodist Church, or the Adrian Dialysis Center.


 


 

Roger Kaltz

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Roger Kaltz Roger Kaltz, age 68, died December 20, 2009 in Fort Myers, Fla. Beloved father of Teresa Kaltz and Geoffrey Murray. Dear brother of Joann Anthony, Bernadine Woodruff, Jim (Thelma) Kaltz, and Joe (Jan) Kaltz. Dear cousin of Dorothy Synkonis and Jerry (Jane) Dancey. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Komen Race for the Cure, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201. Please share a memory of Roger at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Rosene Elizabeth Baker Pierce

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:55 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rosene Elizabeth Baker Pierce, 104, died in Hospice Compassionate Care in Richmond, Ky. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2009. She was born and raised in Hillsdale County, the daughter of Fred and Addie Bradley Baker. She was loved and respected by all who knew her in her long life. Before her marriage to Clark M. Pierce in 1929, Rosene taught for 5 years in a country, one-room, eight-grades schoolhouse. With her husband, a high school science and agriculture teacher, she lived in Romeo, Mich. where their two children were born. When parents Harold and Gertrude Pierce died at their land grant farm in lower Michigan, Clark and Rosene moved there and took over the chicken hatchery business and later, also raised Herford steers. Rosene was a member of the North Adams First Baptist Church, Country Women’s Improvement Club and the North Adams Women’s Club. She became Worthy Matron of the OES (Order of the Eastern Star). After her husband’s death in 1993, Rosene moved to Kentucky to be with her daughter. She visited the Richmond, Ky. Senior Center for many years where she made many friends. She lived at Assisted Living McCready Manor for 11 years before health problems caused her to move to Telford Terrace. Rosene was a lover of classical music, beautiful pressed glass, crocheter of many afghans for family members and Project Linus, and a wonderful cook. A special joy at her 100th birthday party was a rumble-seat ride down Main St. Richmond with Ray DeSloover at the wheel of his Model A Ford, a key to the city and a proclamation given her by Mayor Connie Lawson. Preceding her in death were her father and mother, two brothers and one sister. Surviving are one daughter, Joan Lorna Boewe (Karl-Heinz) of Richmond and one son, Dr. Fredrick H. Pierce (Mary Jo) of North Salem, Ind.; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Rosene Elizabeth Pierce will be held at the First Baptist Church in North Adams 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 with the Reverend Fred Jensen officiating. Rosene will then be laid to rest in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Good Samaritan Fund of St. Andrews Place in Richmond, Ky.  


 


 

Rosetta M. Nemec, 85

Monday, December 21, 2009 8:55 AM 

Rosetta M. Nemec, 85, of Traverse City, died on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. 


 


 

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Sharon Marie Ortwine

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:33 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Sharon Marie Ortwine, 54, of Osseo, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born April 17, 1955, in Detroit to Carl and Delia (Green) Campbell. She was married Feb. 14, 1992 to Lawrence Ortwine and he survives. Sharon loved flowers, gardening and raising birds and cats. Surviving besides her husband Lawrence, are her father Carl Campbell; a daughter, Alyssa Lambert of Hillsdale; a son, Mark Ballard of Florida; a step-daughter, Autumn (Jonathon) Kerney of Canton; three sisters, Sandra (Melvin) Johnson of Osseo, Phyllis (Richard) Sawyer of Hillsdale and Peggy Strachan of Taylor; two brothers, Carl Stephen Campbell of Adrian and David Campbell of Marquette; and three grandchildren. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services for Sharon M. Ortwine will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Thomas Mann officiating. Interment will follow at Kirby Cemetery, Adams Township. The family will receive friends for visitation 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ortwine family. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Shirley A. (Gooding-Reinberg) Haskell

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:09 PM 

Shirley A. (Gooding-Reinberg) Haskell, 69, of Midland, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. 


 


 

Shirley Ann Marshall

Saturday, December 26, 2009 5:50 AM 

Our beloved wife and mother, Shirley Ann Marshall, 74, of Blanchard passed away on her favorite day of the year Christmas Eve, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.


 


 

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Terry Jean (Stickley) Kenny

Sunday, December 20, 2009 8:24 AM 

Terry Jean (Stickley) Kenny, 61, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 and is now with her Lord, after a three-month battle with cancer. 


 


 

Theodore A. Hoffman

Friday, December 18, 2009 6:36 AM 

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Thomas G. McNamara

Monday, December 21, 2009 2:04 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Thomas G. McNamara, 70, of Blue School Road, White Pigeon, died Dec. 2-, 2009, at his home following a short illness. He was born Dec. 7, 1939, in Detroit, a son of Glenn and Alberta G. (Beadle)McNamara. Thomas lived his early life in Kalamazoo and Klinger Lake and was a graduate of Howe Military School. He attended college and spent most of his life in the White Pigeon area. He was owner and operator of G&ATruck Line, Commercial Leasing, a farmer and last worked with VRT, all of White Pigeon. He worked to TO-MA-GL-PA horse ranch, specializing in quarter horses. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his grandchildren, snowmobiling, camping, travel to Florida and was a three time champion in hydroplane boat racing. He is survived by three sons, Glenn (Joani)McNamara, Patrick (Shelle)McNamara, Marc (Michelle)McNamara, all of White Pigeon; nine grandchildren, Myste Kehoe, Eric Hill, Mitchell, Matthue, Melissa, Michael, Cassandra, Thomas James and Megan McNamara; special friends, Reggie and Vicki Platz and Steve and Nancy Rank. He was preceded in death by his parents. Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Wilbur Brandli officiating. Entombment will be in the McNamara Family Mausoleum in White  Pigeon Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Three Rivers Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.  


 


 

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Friday, December 25, 2009 7:26 AM 

McBRIDE, VERA MAE; age 86; of Pontiac; was promoted to Glory on December 21, 2009. 


 


 

Vienna M. Jackson

Thursday, December 24, 2009 1:30 AM

HURLEY, Wis. -- Vienna M. Jackson, 96, of Iron Belt passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Hurley. 


 


 

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Viola M. Rowe

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Viola Mae Rowe, 76, of Colon, Mich., passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 20, 2009, at the Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater, Mich. She was born July 14, 1933, in Hamilton County, Ind., a daughter to the late Chester and Minnie (Salisbury) Inman. Viola had resided in Colon since 2000. Prior to that she had lived in Sturgis for many years and her early life was spent in the Brighton, Ind., area and she graduated from Brighton High School with the class of 1951. In 1971, she married David Rowe. She had been employed by Grumman Olson in Sturgis for 12 years. Prior to joining Grumman Olson, she had worked at the Ivers Leigh Company in Shipshewana, Ind. Viola enjoyed reading, time spent in the sun and traveling. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, David; one daughter, Sheila (Jay) Wilkins of Cummings, Ga.; one son, Marvin (Sue) Smith of Sturgis; step-daughter, Kimberly (Mark) Larimer of Sturgis; step-son, Roland (Lori) Rowe of Sturgis; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Tera) Rowe, Alexis (Carl) Flowers, Andrea Rowe, Jake Rowe, Josh (Angela) Larimer, Merriah (Steve) Moore, Ashley (Darren) McKnight and Abi Larimer; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Alvin (Nancy) Inman of Sturgis and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; and two daughters, Franka Friend and Yolanda Friend, preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331. Funeral services celebrating the life of Viola Mae Rowe will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. James Bender, of the First Baptist Church in Sturgis, will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Rowe’s memory consider the Alzheimer’s Association, 2300 Portage St., Suite 341, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

Violet Jirikowic

Thursday, December 24, 2009 1:28 AM 

KAUKAUNA, Wis. -- Violet Jirikowic, 99, of Kaukauna, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. 


 


 

Virginia Reed

Thursday, December 24, 2009 2:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Virginia Reed, age 86, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Home-Rosenberg Chapel.  


 


 

Walter 'John' McCallister, Jr.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

Walter 'John' McCallister, Jr., 46, of Spooner, Wisc., formerly of Coleman, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at his home. He was born June 12, 1963, in Flint, the son of Walter & Shirley (Vertz) McCallister. John graduated from Coleman High School. 


 


 

Walter A. Ross

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:02 AM 

Walter A. Ross Walter A. Ross, age 86. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was predeceased by his parents Walter J. and Marie (Karasinski) Ross. He was a World War II veteran where he served in the United States Coast Guard in the Atlantic and Pacific Campaign's. He married Delphine (Szankin) in 1950. Dear father of Howard (Nanette) Ross, Mark (Kim) Ross, Diane (Gregg) Meldrum and David (Julie) Ross. Grandfather of Timothy, Jessica, Amanda, Adam, Amy and Henry. He was predeceased by his sister Louise Cagle. He was a member of VFW Post 2358 of Roseville and Amvets Post #0027. He was retired from Chrysler after 35 years as a tool and die maker. He was a resident of Eastpointe since 1946. Instate Monday 9 a.m. at St. Veronica Catholic Church, 21044 Universal, Eastpointe until Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. at S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 1/2 Mile, Eastpointe. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations appreciated to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.schultzfuneralhome.com


 


 

Ward J, Kanouse

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