Sunday, December 27, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 12/27/09


 

Alice G. Weir

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Arlyn F. Keber

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Arlyn F. Keber Arlyn F. Keber died December 24, 2009, in Clinton Township. She was born August 2, 1928, in Detroit, Mich. She was a longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, she sang in the Senior Choir and was a member of the Young at Heart Group. Arlyn Enjoyed square dancing and appreciated her retirement from J.L. Hudson. Survived by her loving family and friends. Visitation Sunday 1 to 8 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville. In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 21400 Nunneley Rd. Clinton Township.


 


 


 

Arthur Leland Lied Sr.

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM 

April 8, 1924-Dec. 26, 2009 Arthur Leland Lied Sr., 85, of Charlotte, passed away on Dec. 26, 2009. 


 


 

Arthur Leland Lied Sr. *

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Ayana Michelle Griffin *

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Bay City, Saginaw death notices

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:24 AM 

Howard C. Brandt, 85, of Saginaw, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. Deisler Funeral Home.


 


 

Bay City, Saginaw deaths

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:09 PM 

Lois (Schweinshaupt) Howell, 84, of Saginaw, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Deisler Funeral Home.


 


 

Bernice H. Albert

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Bernice M. Rogers

Thursday, December 17, 2009 9:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Bernice M. Rogers, 98, of Cheboygan, passed away peacefully at her home on Mullett Lake on Monday, December 14, 2009 at home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m., at the Christian Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church. Rev. Rob­bie Deka will officiate, burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in the spring. Read more HERE in Thursday's Tribune.  


 


 

Betty Jean Arnold

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM

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Betty Lou Buchanan *

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Blanca F. Kidder *

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Brett A. Belvin

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:08 AM 

Brett A. Belvin, 22, of Gaylord, passed away and ascended into heaven Dec. 20, 2009. Born Oct. 15, 1987 in Gaylord, the son of Racheal Belvin and Gerald Buczkowski. He attended Gaylord High School and graduated from Shepherd High in 2006.


 


 

Carl J. Decker

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:20 AM 

Carl J. Decker, 76, formerly of East Jordan, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at his home in Ewen, Mich. 


 


 

Charles A. Douglas

Friday, December 25, 2009 10:47 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Charles A. Douglas, age 82 of Union City, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009.  Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens.  


 


 

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. 


 


 

Cornelia F. Woudwyk, 95

Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:08 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Cornelia F. Woudwyk, age 95, of Holland, died Friday December 25, 2009 at Resthaven Care Center.    The family will receive friends at 12 noon, Tuesday at the East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church, 3815 56th St. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at the church.   Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 W. 32nd 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.


 


 

Cornelius J. DeHaan

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D. Merwin Harrison

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

D. Merwin Harrison, 77, formerly of Litchfield, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Grand Rapids. He was born July 10, 1932, in Detroit to William B. and Lora A. (Ryle) Harrison and graduated from Spring Arbor High School in 1951. Doug was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea, and had been employed at Walker Muffler in Jackson. He is survived by sister, Elaine Benn Dimondale; brothers, Keith (Connie) Harrison of Arizona, Richard (Shirley) Harrison of Jonesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with the Rev. Edward Knauss officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Mosherville Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled 10 a.m. Thursday until time of service. Memorials are suggested to the Grace Baptist Church, Somerset, or The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI  49505.


 


 

DAWN MARIE BOND

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM

BOND, DAWN MARIE; age 33; of Troy; December 20, 2009. 


 


 

DOROTHY EMMA BAUMAN

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

BAUMAN, DOROTHY EMMA; of Detroit; October 6, 2009; at 98 years of age. 


 


 

Dale A. Cramer, 64

Thursday, December 24, 2009 12:17 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

 Dale A. Cramer, 64, of Arizona, formerly of Holland, died Friday Dec. 18, 2009 after a long battle with heart and kidney disease. Arrangements are by the Tempe Mortuary in Tempe, Ariz. 


 


 

Dale Ann Czarnecki

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:46 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dale Ann Czarnecki, 60, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at the Laurels of Coldwater. A memorial service will be held on Jan. 9, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Lockwood Community Church in Coldwater with Pastor David Brown officiating. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Dale was born March 26, 1949 in Coldwater to Kenneth H. and Dorothy M. (Johnson) Waite. Ms. Czarnecki enjoyed crocheting and working puzzles. She loved the outdoors and spent much time rescuing and raising animals, especially deer. Dale was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Dale is survived by her companion of 25 years, David Smith of Coldwater, son Matthew Czarnecki of Sparta, Wisc., daughter Julia Czarnecki of Coldwater, brothers Russell (Eileen) Waite of Tekonsha and Danny (Grace) Waite of Vero Beach, Fla. and her grandchildren Paige Czarnecki, Sarah Smith and Erica Hurst. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bob Waite and her niece Michelle Waite in 1990. Memorials may be directed to the CHC Foundation for the Cancer Center. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family online guestbook.


 


 

Daniel Crockett, 28

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:50 AM 

Daniel Crockett, 28, of Charlevoix, died Dec. 23, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at the Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service. A full obituary will follow.


 


 

Daniel Paul Crockett

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:15 AM 

After a short illness, with his family at his side, Daniel Paul Crockett, 28, of Charlevoix, entered the kingdom of heaven, Dec. 23, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.


 


 

David (Dave) D. Washburn

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:08 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

David (Dave) D. Washburn, 63, of Gaylord has passed away. Funeral arrangements have been made for December 29, 2009 at Nelson¹s Funeral Home with visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the service following at 1:00 p.m. 


 


 

David (Dave) D. Washburn, 63

Thursday, December 24, 2009 8:55 AM 

David (Dave) D. Washburn, 63, of Gaylord, died Dec. 20, 2009. 


 


 

David A. Johnson *

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David C. Duncan

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

David C. Duncan David C. Duncan, age 83, passed away December 21, 2009. Father of David (Debbie), Connie, Gail Marino, Jill and Michael (Jackie); grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of four. Brother of Edna (Frank) Bakewicz. A private family service will be held. Generation Funeral Services.


 


 

David G. White

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 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. In state 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 Mile 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, Mount Clemens, MI, 48046 or the National Autism Association. Share memories at vanfuneral.com.


 


 

Deane James Mouser

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM 

June 1, 1925-Dec. 23, 2009 Deane James Mouser, 84, died in Walnut Creek, Calif. on Dec. 23, 2009. 


 


 

Dennis C. Woodard

Sunday, December 27, 2009 2:28 AM 

Dennis C. Woodard, 86, of Midland, died early Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 2009, at Clare Bridge of Midland. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Dona M. Coggins

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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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 R. Eagle

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Donald R. Eagle Donald R. Eagle Jr., age 45. Resident of Summerville, South Carolina. Passed away December 23, 2009, at his sister's residence in Sterling Heights. Born April 15, 1964, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Beloved Son of Donald and Joan Eagle. Loving Brother of Bonita (JD Blackwell) Haapanen, and Angela (Henry) Lawrence. Dear Uncle of William G. (Amy) MacDonald, Henry III Lawrence, Jacob Lawrence, Jonathan Lawrence, Christina Lawrence and Nicole Lawrence. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke). Utica, Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery Holly, Michigan. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.


 


 

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.


 


 

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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Dorothy Vitali

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Dorothy Vitali Dorothy Vitali, age 93, died December 24, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Federick T. Loving mother of Daniel (Theresa) and Donna (Darrell) Gides. Cherished grandmother of six and step grandmother of three. Dear great-grandmother of nine. In state Monday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (north of 15 Mile), Clinton Township. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Michigan. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

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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Dykman, Conrad *

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ELNORA WOOD

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

WOOD, ELNORA; age 79; of White Lake Twp.; and a former resident of Pontiac, passed from this life on December 24, 2009. 


 


 

EMILY ANNA KOPINSKI

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

KOPINSKI, EMILY ANNA; age 95; of Rochester Hills; December 26, 2009. 


 


 

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 John Markiewicz

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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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 Anna Kopinski

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Emily Anna Kopinski Emily Anna Kopinski, age 95, of Rochester Hills, died December 26, 2009. Loving wife of the late Raymond. Dear mother of Donna Kopinski (Kevin Nielsen). Sister of Mary Maraj, Irene Zalewski, Selma Danielski, Alma (Ben) Osentoski, Elsie Peruski, Archie Peplinski, Ernest (Lorraine) Peplinski, the late Bertha Vincent, Frank, Edd (Leona) and Elmer Peplinski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 11 a.m. with an in state time of 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Hills 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. and Monday 1-5 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Michigan Humane Society or Rochester area C.R.O.P. Walk. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Emily Hanna

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Enid H. McGuire

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Enid H. McGuire Enid H. McGuire, resident of Clinton Township, age 91, Born December 23, 1918, in Spencerville Ontario, Canada to the late Andrew and Rubertha Lawrence. Passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009, in Clinton Township. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jacob. Loving Mother of Mary Elizabeth (the late Billie) Chaffin, Zelda Anne (David) Ciavola, Gloria Rae (Timothy) Thompson, and John M. (Mary). Proud Grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and one late great- grandchild. Dear Sister of Marion Baker, and Andrew Lawrence. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks east of Van Dyke) Utica Monday 2-8pm with a funeral service at 7pm. Interment in Spencerville Ontario, Canada. Family request donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS). Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.


 


 

Ernest Alan "Al" Saylor

Saturday, December 26, 2009 6:40 AM

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Ernest Cromartie *

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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.  


 


 

Frederick C. Carsten

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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 E. Rollinger

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM

George E. Rollinger George E. Rollinger, age 79, a longtime resident of Roseville, passed away Fri. December 25, 2009. He was born August 13, 1930, in Ferndale. Mr. Rollinger was 50-year plus member of the Knights of Columbus. He also was a founding coach of the Roseville Elementary basketball program and on the Roseville Recreation Board of Directors. Mr. Rollinger was a charter treasurer for the Roseville Optimist Club. He was also General Motors retiree after 42 years of service. He is survived by his beloved wife, Melanie of 55 years; dear children George (Kathy), Michelle (Chris) Kauffold, Margaret, and Jerry (Kathy). Proud grandfather of five. Predeceased by parents, and brothers, Mike and Jim. Visitation Sunday 3- 9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. Visitation will continue on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

George M. Newton

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

George M. Newton George M. Newton, age 87, of Sterling Heights died December 26, 2009. Father of Sharon (Jerry) Pacione, James Frum, Merilynn Gallardo, Linda (James) Hoffmann and David (Ruth) Newton. George is also survived by 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his brother, Donald Newton. He was preceded in death by his wife Isabel and his son, Charles Frum. George was an engineer for General Motors for over 30 years. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. at Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel (48271 Van Dyke, Shelby Township). Funeral service Tuesday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Utica United Methodist Church (8650 Canal Road, Sterling Heights). Interment will be made at Resurrection Cemetery. www.gramerfuneralhome.com.


 


 

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 'Jerry' Skorupski

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Gerald 'Jerry' Skorupski Gerald "Jerry" Skorupski Jr., age 48, of Warren. Died December 25,2009 at home. Born July 14,1961, in Warren. Dear Son of Susanne and the late Gerald SR. Brother of Michelle (Rick) Ditzek, David (Donna) and Michael (Late Dee). Many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Jerry was a former cook. Arrangements by Rudy Funeral Home. A memorial is planned for a later date.


 


 

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.  


 


 

Glenn E. Owens

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Glenn S. Fulton

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Glenn S. Fulton Glenn S. Fulton, 85, a resident of St. Clair Shores, Mich., died December 21 at St. Anthony North Hospital, in Westminster, Colo. He was born September 14, 1924, to Goldie (Stewart) Fulton in Akron, Ohio. Glenn graduated form the Detroit Institute of Technology in Detroit, Mich. with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1944-1945. Glenn married Lina Olinger on November 23, 1945, in Akron, Ohio. He worked for Goodyear Tire, Chrysler Automotive, and Lamson and Sessions all of Detroit, Mich. He was an active participant and supporter of youth activities and volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, coached Little League football and baseball and was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, in Detroit, Mich. and Lakeshore Presbyterian Church in St. Clair Shores, Mich. Survivors include three sons, Ron (Barb) Fulton, Broomfield, Colo., Jeff Fulton, Flower Mound, Texas, and Mark (Kathy) Fulton, St. Clair Shores, Mich.; grandchildren, Cheryl, Joanna and Rhonda of Colorado, Maxwell and Gordon of Texas, Shaun and Casey of Michigan; and great-grandchildren, Stephen, Jacob, Tristan, and Haley of Colorado. Preceded in death by his wife, Lina Fulton, October 9, 2006. M. P. Murphy & Associates of Boulder, Colo. handled arrangements.


 


 

Grace A. MacLeod

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Grace Jean Dodt

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Grace Jean Dodt Grace Jean Dodt, age 81, of Clinton Township, formerly of Berkley, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009, at her daughter's home in Washington Township. She was born August 2, 1928, the daughter of Boleslav (William) and Pelagia (Pearl) (Golat) Kaminski in Garden City. She graduated from St. Casimir Roman Catholic High School in Detroit then attended Shapiro School for Nursing in Southfield. She married her true love and best friend, Joseph Norman Dodt in 1947. She worked at Oakwood Nursing Home in Royal Oak. She is survived by children, Norman Dodt of Clinton Township, Barbara (William) Wright of Washington Township and Peggy (Bruce) Maternowski of Rochester Hills; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who all brought sunshine to her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dodt in 1986. Inurnment will be made at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. A memorial will be held on a future date. Memorial donations can be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute or the Humane Society of Macomb in Grace's name. Arrangements by Roth-Muir Funeral Home.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Gwen I. Wood

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Gwen I. Wood Gwen I. Wood (nee: Robinson), age 85, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. Mrs. Wood is survived by her loving husband, Robert; her dear children, Cathy (John) Paradise, Chris (Roger) Parsons, and Barbara (Mike) Vincent. Proud grandmother of seven and great grandmother of one. Dear sister of Carolyn Wentworth and J.W. Robinson. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 9, 2010, at noon until time of memorial service 1:30 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI. In lieu of flowers, please make donation contributions to Angela Hospice; 14100 Newburgh Road; Livonia, MI 48154. Friends may share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

HARDY, RUSSELL

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

HARDY, RUSSELL; 83; of Beaverton, Michigan; passed away at his home at a short illness on Friday, December 25, 2009. 


 


 

HELEN G. COLLOM

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

COLLOM, HELEN G.; of Waterford; December 23, 2009; age 85. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Harris, Ruth J. *

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Harry Carle

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Helen Harris *

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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 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.


 


 

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.


 


 

JACK C. COUSER

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

COUSER, JACK C.; age 72; of Rochester Hills; December 24, 2009. 


 


 

JAMES E. CRAMER

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

CRAMER, JAMES E.; of Ortonville; December 25, 2009 at 74 years of age. 


 


 

JOHN (Jack) CAMERON

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:43 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.


 


 

Jacqueline L. Spence

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM 

Jacqueline L. Spence, age 76, of Breckenridge, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Pine River Healthcare Center, St. Louis. There will be no services. 


 


 

James C. Burke

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:40 AM

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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.    


 


 

Jay DannyDaniel

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM 

Sept. 13, 1950-Dec. 23, 2009 Jay D. Daniel, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at his 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 'Jack' Machuga

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM

John 'Jack' Machuga John "Jack" Machuga, age 62, Resident of Warren for 22 years died suddenly Monday, December 21, 2009, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan. He was a quality assurance consultant for Iroquois Industry and Sterling Manufacturing. Jack was a member of National Rifle Association, American Film Institute, ASQ (American Society for Quality) and National Guild of Hypnotists Inc., a certified hypnotist. He was a graduate of Macomb Community College with an associate's degree in journalism/education and Wayne State University with a B.A. in journalism/education. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Susan (nee Korneffel) they were married December 28, 1974, one son Trevor, his mother Millie Machuga, siblings Paul E. (Janice) and Dennis (Barbara). Son-in-law of Theresa Korneffel. He was predeceased by his father Paul Jr., brother Patrick and father-in-law Carl E. Korneffel. Visitation will be at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr (13 Mile Rd at Masonic) Warren Tuesday, December 29 from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary held at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 30 at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church 31555 Hoover (north of 13 Mile Rd) In state 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the family appreciated. Ahpeters.com


 


 

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.


 


 

Joyce C. Singerling

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:15 AM 

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


 


 

Joyce Clements

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Judith L. "Judi" Trumble

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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June E. Peters

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Katherine 'Katie' Van Eynde

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM

Katherine 'Katie' Van Eynde Katherine "Katie" Van Eynde, 97, of Richmond, formerly of Armada, died December 25, 2009. Katherine was born in Canada, a daughter of Jacob and Catherine (nee Keller) Kain. Her family moved to Armada and in 1929 Katie married Robert Van Eynde. Katie was a founding member of St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, Armada and was involved in many church activities. She and her husband were avid bowlers. Katie is survived by 10 nephews and 17 nieces and sisters-in-law, Norene Hanley and Mary Teller. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; parents; siblings, Edward and William Kain, Victoria Hill, Helen Ondrus and Mary Gonyaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at St. Mary Mystical Rose Catholic Church, 24040 Armada Ridge, Armada. Burial follows in West Berlin Cemetery. Visitation is Monday 2:30 - 8 p.m. with an evening Scripture service in Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Ave. (north of 33 Mile), Armada and at church Tuesday 9:30 - 10 a.m. Memorials to The Chalfonte Foundation or Hospice of Michigan.


 


 

Kathryn (Kay) Servis

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Kayla Michelle Cain

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Kenneth D. Kirkum

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM

Kenneth D. Kirkum Kenneth D. Kirkum, age 64, a lifelong resident of Mount Clemens, passed away Thursday from complications of surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. He was born April 23, 1945, to Orlo and Helen (Thompson) Kirkum in Mount Clemens. On October 30,1965, Ken was united in marriage with Jeanie Fisher at Grace Episcopal Church, Mount Clemens. Mr. Kirkum served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a third party examiner for Michigan driver testing, and was the owner and vice president of Tower Bus, Mount Clemens for 29 years. Ken was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mount Clemens, was past president and member since 1982 of the Mount Clemens Goodfellows, and was a member of the Old Crowd, the Mount Clemens Jaycees, and the AMVETS. He served on the Mount Clemens Planning Commission, and retired as chief of the Mount Clemens Volunteer Fire Department after 32 years of service. Mr. Kirkum enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie; sons, Chris (Michele) Kirkum, Dean (Mary) Kirkum and Tony (Michelle) Kirkum; his father, Orlo Kirkum; grandchildren, Cody, Trevor, Samantha, Andy, Katie, Alyson and Maggie; his sister, Donna (Rulen) West; mother-in-law, Virginia Fisher; brothers in law, Tom Dilger and Tom (Jolyne) Fisher, and many nieces and nephews. Ken was predeceased by his mother, Helen Kirkum; sister, Nancy Dilger and father-in-law, Angelo Fisher. Visiting hours at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens will be from 2 - 9 p.m., Sunday and Monday. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church, 168 Cass, Mount Clemens with Pastor Roxie Davis and Pastor Bill Davis officiating. In state 10 a.m.. Burial will follow at Clinton Grove Memorial Park, Clinton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Group at First Presbyterian Church or the Mount Clemens Goodfellows.


 


 

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.


 


 

Kenneth Franklin Clayton

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM

Kenneth Franklin Clayton Kenneth Franklin Clayton, age 65, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009, at his home. Ken retired from Chrysler Corp. after 33 years. He was also very passionate about friends but devoted most of his time and energy to his family and his much loved dog, Oopsy. Beloved husband of Ann M. Dear father of Tracy (Gary) Oldenburg, Keith (Allison) Clayton, Stacey (Dan) Kubbe, Kevin (Sarah) Clayton, Jim (Jenny) Gumtow, Jeff (Danielle) Gumtow and Mike Gumtow. Seventeen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and friends also survive. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Friends may visit Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com


 


 

Kenneth Morley Reisig

Sunday, December 27, 2009 3:30 AM 

There is a special place in heaven for this man we loved so much. We will miss everything about you; your smile, your laugh, your touch. God saw you getting tired, Jesus gently took your hand to lead you home to heaven, our precious promised land. 


 


 

Kristopher K. Kulman

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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LISA MARIE PANASIEWICZ

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM

PANASIEWICZ, LISA MARIE; age 38; died December 20, 2009. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Leo Coleman

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Leo Coleman Leo Coleman died December 24, 2009, in Warren, Mich. He was born June 29, 1913, in Jacobson, Minnesota. He is survived by his son Garth (Elaine). Grandchildren Mark (Sara), Michael, David and Angela (Jamie) Obervan. Great- grandfather of Megan and Anna Zoltowski. Mr. Coleman was predeceased by his wife Odra and daughter Elaine Zoltowski. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at East Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3510 East Outer Dr. Detroit. Interment will be in White Chapel Cemetery.


 


 

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'Frank'Wheeler Jr.

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM 

Oct. 13, 1941 – Dec. 25, 2009 Frank W. Wheeler Jr., 68, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor.


 


 

Lillian Barbara Lickawala

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:38 AM

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Lillian D. Lehman

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Lola Barylski-Heidelberg

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Lola Barylski-Heidelberg Lola Barylski-Heidelberg, 57, passed away December 24, 2009. Born January 1, 1952, in Mount Clemens, Lola was a Family Independence Specialist for the State of Michigan. She also worked for the nursing department for Macomb County as well as for the County Morgue for eight years. Lola is survived by her husband Robert of Mount Clemens, Mich.; mother Colleen Barylski of Sterling Heights, Mich.; daughter Shannon (Jim) Avendt-Lents of Gilmer, TX; sisters Candice Bary-Moore of Macomb, Mich., Colleen Gaye Barylski Kmita of Thompson Station, TN, and Jodeane Barylski Robertson of Euless, TX; brothers Michael Barylski of Kilgore, TX and Mark Barylski of Gladewater, TX; step-daughters Jamie Griffith of Michigan, Christa Quickley, and Tammy Heidelberg of Romeo, Mich. 10 grand children and seven nieces and nephews as well as Ruby Ann and James, her precious pookies. Lola is predeceased by her father Benjamin A. Barylski (December 1968) and her brother Benjamin T. Barylski (December 2006). Visitation and services at Wm. R. Hamilton Co.- Mount Clemens on Monday, Dec. 28. Visitation from 2-8 p.m. with service at 7 p.m. Rev. Jack Dundas officiating.


 


 

Lorraine E. Long

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Lorraine E. Long Lorraine E. Long (nee LePlae), age 90, passed away on December 19, 2009. Dear wife of the late Robert; sister of Marie Lavigne and the late Joe Jr., Marguerite (Marge) and Henry (Dick). Blessed by a bounty of many nieces, nephews, and grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. A memorial service is planned for the late spring. Arrangements by Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. Please share a memory at vanfuneral.com.


 


 

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.


 


 

MARILYN GAIL BORCK

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

BORCK, MARILYN GAIL; age 74; and a resident of Foley, Alabama; passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Biloxi, Mississippi.


 


 

MILTON FORREST SEARL

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

SEARL, MILTON FORREST; 87; died at home in Davisburg, MI of heart failure on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. 


 


 

MOSER, JEAN R

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

MOSER, JEAN R.; age 82; of West Bloomfield; passed away on December 24, 2009.


 


 

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.


 


 

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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Martin J. Bolt, 65

Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dr. Martin J. Bolt passed away peacefully on Dec. 25 at 65 years of age after a courageous 5-month battle with cancer.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at LaGrave Ave. CRC. with Dr. Stan Mast and Rev. John J. Steigenga officiating.   Private interment Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids).   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.


 


 

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 Jane VanDamme

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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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 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.


 


 

Mrs. Doris Gaberty

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Mrs. Doris Gaberty Mrs. Doris Gaberty, age 83, a resident of New Baltimore for 40 years, died December 25, 2009, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1926, in Shawnee, Ohio. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino. Survived by her children, Judy (Bruce) Campbell of Pearl Beach, Debbie (Orson) Smith of Fair Haven, Doug (Debra) Gaberty of Gautier, Miss., and Denise (Dwayne) Mento of Chesterfield; two grandchildren and 1 great-grandaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Robert, whom she married December 13, 1949, in Bowling Green, Ohio and one son Larry. Services 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009,. Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Her daughter, Judy will officiate. Visitation 2 p.m. Tuesday until time of service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


 


 

Mrs. Olga (Cary) Hollatz

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Mrs. Olga (Cary) Hollatz Mrs. Olga (Cary) Hollatz, age 89, of Harrison Township. She was born on November 17, 1920, in Langloth, Pa. On April 12, 1968, she was united in marriage with Alfred Hollatz. Mr. Hollatz passed away on June 25, 1995. Olga retired as a inspector at Champion Spark Plug Company. Mrs. Hollatz is survived by her three sons, Edward Cary, Ted (Lisa) Cary and Norman (Lorri) Cary; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several step-children and step-grandchildren. Olga was predeceased by a son, Jerry Petroski and a brother, John Panasik. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. in the Will and Schwarzkoff F.H., 233 NB Gratiot, Mount Clemens with Pastors John and Marian Ray of the Christ Gospel Tabernacle Church in St. Clair Shores officiating. The visitation will be on Tuesday from 2- 9 p.m.


 


 

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

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OLIVE STEELE

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

STEELE, OLIVE; age 98; passed away on December 22, 2009. 


 


 

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Other deaths

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM

Other deaths Marguerite Scharlie Wickham, 92, of Fraser. Will & Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, Mount Clemens 


 


 

PAUL GARY FORTENBERRY

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM

FORTENBERRY, PAUL GARY; age 35; of Scranton, PA, formerly of Asheville; died Wednesday, December 23, 2009; at Community Medical Center in Scranton. 


 


 

PAULINE R. MILLER

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:43 AM 

MILLER, PAULINE R.; (Perry); of Clarkston, formerly of Flint; age 65, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009. 


 


 

Pamela Sue Collins

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Pamela Sue Collins Pamela Sue Collins, resident of Fair Haven and formerly of Hazel Park, died peacefully in her home on December 25, 2009. She was 47 years of age. A loving and caring woman, Pam will be deeply missed by the many she has touched in her lifetime. Pam is survived by her loving companion of 12 years, David Dicken; cherished children, Michael Collins and Ariel Gonzalez; dear brother, Patrick (Annette) Bowen; beloved nephews, Justin, Jonathan and Jared Decker; and nieces, Melissa Alvarez and Nickee Hendricks. She was preceded in death by her sister Reta and parents, James and Margie Bowen. Visitation will be held in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, Tuesday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Share memories with family at www.faulmannwalsh.com.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Patricia J. Kepros

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Patricia J. Kepros Patricia J. Kepros died peacefully December 26, 2009, at the age of 71. She is survived by her loving children, Thomas Grahm, Sandra (John) Flamez, Steven (Mary) and Anthony; cherished grandchildren John (Christie), Matt, Jenny and Julie; precious great- grandchildren, Javen, Jacob and Savannah; beloved sister Jeannet (Elmer) Jantz; brother the late Billy; and nieces, Denise and Debbie. Visitation will be held in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Road., Fraser, Monday 4 p.m. until the service at 7 p.m. Burial will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be addressed to the family. Share memories at www.faulmannwalsh.com.


 


 

Paula Diane Drake *

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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. 


 


 

Perkins, Bernice M. *

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Putt, Blake Evans *

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ROBERT PAFFI

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

PAFFI, ROBERT; of Milford; age 81; passed away of December 25, 2009. 


 


 

ROGER KALTZ

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:43 AM 

KALTZ, ROGER; December 20, 2009; in Fort Myers, FL; age 68. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Richard R. Klauss

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Richard R. Klauss Richard R. Klauss, age 68, resident of New Baltimore for 22 years, died December 24, 2009, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1941, in East Detroit, Mich. He was a Sheriff's Deputy, retired in 1994 after 27 years of service from the Macomb County Sheriff Department. He also served in the National Guard. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survived by his wife Judy (nee Eovaldi) whom he married, June 21, 1968, in Chesterfield Township; three sons, Michael and Brad (Rosa) both of Fair Haven and Rodney (Michelle) of New Baltimore. Grandchildren, Nicholas, Sarah, Cody, Heather, Bryannah, Courtney, Jacob, Austin and Carter. Two brothers Michael (Michele) Massaglia of Algonac and Ernest Klauss Jr. Services 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Visitation 2:30 - 9 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009.


 


 

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 J. Odle, Sr.

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM

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Robert L. Jones

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Robert L. Jones Robert L. Jones, age 90, passed away on December 23, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle. Dearest father of Tracey Jones, the late Mark (Beth) Jones, the late Leslie Jones and the late Susan Jones. Loving grandfather of Victoria Isrow and Sara Jones. Proud great-grandfather of Abigail Isrow. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Robert L. Masserang

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Robert L. Masserang Robert L. Masserang, age 66, died December 23, 2009. Beloved husband of Judy. Dear father of Michael (Karen) and Michelle Collins (Blake). Loving grandfather of Ashley, Kayla and Emma Rose. Brother of Carol Naglich (Joe), Mary Ellen Lock (Jerry), Donald Masserang and Nancy Donnelly (John). Also survived by 13 nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at A. H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Gathering of family and friends Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of memorial service 11 a.m. at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, 2312 Greenfield Rd. (north of 11 Mile) Berkley. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS, 21311 Civic Center Dr. Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48076. Mr. Masserang retired from the Macomb Intermediate School District in 2006 serving for 41 years. He was a speech therapist then worked with autistic children, their parents and teachers. His work with special needs children gave him an amazing imagination and creative ability which he used when planning and throwing parties at his home. Bob was a Mr. Fix-it, enjoyed swimming and carpentry. He played at golf and it was his inability to grasp a golf club that led to the diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. He taught others by his words and example even after the ALS diagnosis. He had an amazing sense of humor that carried himself, family and caregivers through his illness. His family feels very blessed for having Rob in their lives. He touched everyone. Family and friends may share memories at www.ahpeters.com.


 


 

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.  


 


 

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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.


 


 

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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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Russell H. Hicks

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Russell H. Hicks Russell H. Hicks, age 82, died December 25, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Caroline. Loving father of Brian (D'Anne). Loving grandfather of Taylor and Noah. Predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Russell was a proud member of the BAC and served proudly in the US Army (World War II). Memorial visitation Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service at noon at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com.


 


 

Russell Jesse Hall

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Russell Jesse Hall Russell Jesse Hall, age 73, resident of Utica. Passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. He was born June 26, 1936, in Yale, Mich. Retired after 27 years of service with General Motors, Inc. Dear husband for 49 years to Lois. Loving father of Linda Snyder, Sandra (Michael) Laba, and Lisa (Michael) Nieman. Proud grandfather of Meredith, Michael, Timothy, Alex, Zachary, and Trevor. Dear brother of Deloy (Sharon) Hall. Visitation Saturday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (three blocks east of Van Dyke), Utica. In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 50600 Shelby Road, Shelby Township, Mich. Interment in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township, Mich. Family request donations to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Mich. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.


 


 

Ruth A. Peters

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Ruth A. Peters Ruth A. Peters, age 69, passed away December 25, 2009, in Select Specialty Hospital, Mount Clemens. She was born April 20, 1940, in Detroit. She is survived by her husband Warren; children, Lynn (Matt) Michels, Mat (Amy) Peters and Glenn (Nancy) Peters. Eight Grandchildren, sister Joan Thiel and brother Edward (Virginia) Thiel also survive. She is predeceased by her parents Art and Ernestine Thiel and sisters Cynthia Swartz and Edwina Gebauer. Visitation is Tuesday, 3 until 9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Ruth Bird, 69

Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ruth Marie Bird, age 69, of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009, in Holland Hospital.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes with Fr. Fred Hoesli officiating.   Visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009, from 4-7 pm at the Mulder Chapel.   Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Mulder Chapel.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

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SANDRA GARGALINO

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

GARGALINO, SANDRA; age 61; of Walled Lake; died December 24, 2009. 


 


 

SYBIL JOHNS

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM

JOHNS, SYBIL; age 80; of Auburn Hills; December 26, 2009. 


 


 

Sam Kinkead

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM 

Sam Kinkead, age 73, of Ithaca, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.


 


 

Sandra K. Gamble

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:40 AM 

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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.


 


 

Sharon Rogers

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM

Oct. 10, 1946-Dec. 25, 2009 Sharon Rogers of Edmore formerly of St. Johns went to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. 


 


 

Sheffield, Gordon

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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.


 


 

Sophie J. Dolinar

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Susan J. Danneels

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Susan J. Danneels Susan J. Danneels, age 61, of Algonac, Mich. died December 22, 2009, in the St. John River District Hospital. She was born February 10, 1948, in Mount Clemens, Mich. Ms. Danneels is survived by her children; Art (Tonya) Wirgau, Kevin Wirgau, Wade (Nikki) Wirgau, Abe Danneels, and Christine Lumetta father; Eugene Merrill, sisters; Sandra Jean (Terry R.) Williams, Sally Joan (Earl O.) Ehrhardt, and Tena Marie (Robert L.) Dye, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service 11 a.m. Tuesday December 29, 2009, in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac, visitation 10 a.m. until time of service.


 


 

Susie Pena, 83

Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:04 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Susie Pena, 83, of Holland, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements will be announced by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.


 


 

THELMA CLEMENCE WRIGHT

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

WRIGHT, THELMA CLEMENCE; age 98; of Waterford; formerly of Bloomfield Township and Pontiac; died December 21, 2009. 


 


 

TYLER A. KORTE

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

KORTE, TYLER A.; age 8; of Rochester; December 26, 2009. 


 


 

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.


 


 

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.  


 


 

Thomas L. Maleski, 46

Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:10 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Thomas L. Maleski, age 46 of Ravenna, Michigan died on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Spectrum Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.   Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be conducted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 11:00 am at St. Catherines Catholic Church in Ravenna with Father Phillip Sliwinski celebrant. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 28, 2009 at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The rosary will be prayed at 8:00 pm. The family will also be present at the Church on Tuesday from 10:00 am until time of service. The Throop Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.     Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

Thomas P. White

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Tolf, Dorthe H.

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VERA MAE McBRIDE

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

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


 


 

Vera Bernice Cripps

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Victoria Ann Todis

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM 

Victoria Ann Todis Victoria Ann Todis, age 93 resident of Sanctuary at Fraser Villa. Passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at St. John Macomb Hospital Warren, Mich. Born November 16, 1916, in Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Todis was a homemaker who loved being with her family, enjoyed bingo, and was actively involved with St. Matthias Church. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving Mother of Marianne (the late Ronald) Winkler, Judy (Colin) Valin, Charlotte Todis, and the late Nancy Jackson. Proud Grandmother of six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at St. Matthias Church 12509 19 Mile Road (between Schoenherr and Van Dyke) Sterling Heights. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.


 


 

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.  


 


 

WANDA H. KOSEK

Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:43 AM 

KOSEK, WANDA H.; of Clarkston; December 21, 2009; age 97. 


 


 

WILLIAM J. GAMALSKI

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

GAMALSKI, WILLIAM J.; age 45; of Milford; December 23, 2009.


 


 

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. 


 


 

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Ward J, Kanouse

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Ward J. Kanouse

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Wayne J. Newman

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:12 AM 

May 25, 1943 - Dec. 9, 2009 Wayne J. Newman, 66, of San Diego, Calif., and formerly of Mt. Pleasant passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 at home.


 


 

William B. Lee

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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William H. Knowles

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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William Henry "Jr" Sloat

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Williams Sr., Henry Randall

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Wilma V. Cupello

Sunday, December 27, 2009 2:28 AM

Wilma V. Cupello, 91, of Coleman, died at her daughter Carole's home on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. 


 


 

Zoe Elsie Gougeon

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:48 AM

Zoe Elsie Gougeon Zoe Elsie (nee Ryngaert) Gougeon, age 82, of Clinton Township, died December 22, 2009, in Clinton Township. She was born October 2, 1927, in Fraser. She was married to James C. Gougeon, May 30, 1956, at St. Louis Catholic Church and was a lifelong member of the St. Louis Catholic Community. Zoe enjoyed flowers and flower arranging, she was a certified floral arranger; crocheting, bowling, baking pies and cakes, horses and the Detroit Tigers. Zoe worked for the family businesses, Ryngaert's Market in Harrison Township and the Jr. Boot Shop in Warren; Miller's Alexander & Hornung Meat Market in Clinton Township. She is survived by husband of 53 years, James C. Gougeon; sons, Jeffrey L. Gougeon of Clinton Township, Ronald J. Gougeon of Clinton Township, Bradley J. Gougeon of Lincoln Mark (Theresa nee Fitzpatrick) Gougeon; grandson, Alexander Gougeon; sister, Mary Prevost (Ryngaert) of Mount Clemens. She was predeceased by father, Julius Ryngaert of Harrison Township; mother, Virginia Ryngaert (Colpaert) of Harrison Township; brother, Raymond Ryngaert of Harrison Township. Visitation and memorial Mass Tuesday, January 5, 2010 with a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church in Clinton Township. Interment in the Great Lakes National VA Cemetery in Holly, Mich. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Michigan (www.hm.org) or The Alzheimer's Association (www.aiz.org). Arrangements by E.J. Mandzuik & Son Funeral Directors, Sterling Heights.

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