Monday, December 28, 2009

Michigan Obituaries 12/28/09


 

ANTOINETTE "TONI" BRANI

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

BRANI, ANTOINETTE "TONI"; age 75; of Sterling Heights; passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. 


 


 

Angeline L. Nigra

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:28 AM 

Angeline L. Nigra Angeline L. Nigra, age 89, died December 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence "Larry." Loving mother of Carole (the late Thomas) Rothe, and Janice (Allen) Brunke. Dear grandmother of Cheryl Rothe, Karl Rothe, Laura (Dave) Kerr, Linda Gill, Lisa (Dave) Bartley, Becca Brunke, and Terry Brunke. Great-grandmother of Thomas, Derek, Adam, Ashley and Carley. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 Mile Road) in Warren. Funeral service Tuesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com.


 


 

Anthony John Bisalski *

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Antoinette 'Toni' Brani

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:28 AM 

Antoinette 'Toni' Brani Antoinette "Toni" Brani, age 75, of Sterling Heights, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Anthony and Catherine (Vracan) Pintarich on November 22, 1934, in Detroit, Mich. Toni married Al Brani on September 6, 1952. Together they raised six children and loved spending time with their family. She lived every day to its fullest and gave her time and energy in selfless devotion to others. She loved spoiling all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially with her wonderful cooking. Toni loved to read and was an avid Red Wings fan, attending their games faithfully for many years. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Al; children: Gene (Jill) Brani of Troy, Susan Trottier of Clinton Township, Ruth (John) Beier of Ray Township, Tony (Kim) Brani of Oxford, Michael "Mick" (Maryann) Brani of Troy, and Kristin (Kevin) Layman of Sterling Heights; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rose (Jack) Ring of Houghton Lake and Mary (Bob) Gustafson of Lake Orion. Family will greet friends and relatives at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 3801 18 Mile Road (northwest corner of 18 Mile and Ryan) from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29 and 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture service on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Mass of Christian Burial for Toni will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2009, at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church. Toni will lie In state at Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the Antoinette Brani Memorial Fund c/o Al Brani. Please visit mandziukfuneralhome.com to leave a note of condolence for Toni's family.


 


 

Arnetta Kathyrn"Nina" Johnson

Saturday, December 26, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Arthur Leland Lied Sr. *

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Ayana Michelle Griffin *

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Barbara C. Holtzer *

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Barbara Daisy Smith

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:28 AM 

Barbara Daisy Smith Barbara Daisy (Cottrell) Smith, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Mount Clemens, Mich., age 101, died Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Avalon Hospice. Barbara was born on Cottrell Road on March 17, 1908, and she was a resident of Abby Park for 10 years. Barbara loved to paint and enjoyed sewing. Surviving are daughter Cheryl and husband Ronald Tromley of Grand Blanc; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Christopher and Mary Cottrell, husband Leonard, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Reverend Audrey Charlton officiating. Burial in Clinton Grove Cemetery in Clinton Township, Mich. Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday until time of the service at the funeral home. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.


 


 

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 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 Buchanan *

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Boes, Roger A. *

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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. 


 


 

Byron P. Gallagher Sr.

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:42 AM 

Oct. 19, 1913 – Dec. 26, 2009 Byron P. Gallagher Sr., 96, died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009.


 


 

Carl Edwin Fagerman

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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.  


 


 

Cheryl Diane Taylor

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Clifford A. Brasseur *

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Comila J. Peters

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

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


 


 

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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Coyle, Edgar W. *

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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. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Daravieng Vongphrachanh, 54

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Daravieng “Kee” Vongphrachanh, 54, of Zeeland, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Deane James Mouser

Monday, December 28, 2009 7:13 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.


 


 

Dolores Dee (Jordan) Putnam

Sunday, December 27, 2009 7:12 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Dolores Dee (Jordan) Putnam, 80, of Lake George, Coldwater and formerly of Ft. Wayne, Ind., died on Dec. 26, 2009, at her home. She was born on Dec. 4, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, Robert and Edna (Castle) Jordan, and married Richard Henry Putnam, on Nov. 29, 1952, in Ft. Wayne, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 2004. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Dec. 30 at the St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic Church in Angola, Ind., and an 11 a.m. funeral mass will take place that same day at the same location. Burial will be in The Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne on Wednesday, following a 2:30 p.m. graveside committal service. Condolences may be sent online to: www.beamsfuneralhome.com.


 


 

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 F. Myers

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:37 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Donald F. Myers, 63, of Howe, Ind., died  Dec. 24, 2009, at his residence.   In accordance to his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.   Online condolences may be submitted to the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Donald J. (Trot) Swanson

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:59 PM 

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


 


 

Donald Swanson

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:12 PM 

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


 


 

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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Douglas Floyd Bettis *

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Dr. Floyd "Doc" Ostrom

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

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


 


 

Dr. John Morton Egger *

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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

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 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 J. Markiewicz *

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Edward John Markiewicz

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Ellen Elaine Viers

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:32 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ellen Elaine Viers, age 82, of Palmyra died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at her daughter’s home in Adrian. She was born Aug. 5, 1927, in Newaygo County, Mich., to Herbert William and Pattie Marian (Gowell) Gottschalk. She married Raymond W. Viers on April 4, 1952, in Angola, Ind.,  and he preceded her in death in 1982. Ellen worked as a food demonstrator in several local grocery stores. Ellen is survived by her son, Tim Viers of Adrian; a daughter, Sue (Duane) Stoddard of Adrian; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Raymond, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, one sister and one sister in infancy. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.  You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Emily Hanna

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Ernest Alan "Al" Saylor

Saturday, December 26, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Ernest Cromartie *

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Evelyn R. Cain *

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FREDDIE BELL

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

BELL, FREDDIE; age 54; went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 23, 2009. 


 


 

Felix Pingot Jr.

Felix Pingot Jr., 86, of Beaverton, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. 


 


 

Florence Flowers

Monday, December 28, 2009 1:02 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Florence Elizabeth Flowers, age 90, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away early Friday morning, Dec. 25, 2009, at her home. She was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter to the late Elmer and Elsie (Bush) Miller. Mrs. Flowers had resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area her entire life. She attended and graduated from Plum School country school in the 8th grade. On Sept. 26, 1936, she married Carl Flower in Sturgis. He died July 25, 1988. She retired from the Harter Corporation in Sturgis following several years of dedicated employment. For 17 years she had worked at Transogram in Sturgis and she had also worked at the Kirsch Company in Sturgis and Bronson Plastics in Bronson. She was a longtime member of the First Church of God in Sturgis and enjoyed knitting, crochet and gardening. Mrs. Flowers had a true love for children and her door was always open to a child that needed that was in need of a home or someone to talk to or receive guidance from. She is survived by one daughter, Debra (Gary) Kindig of Spring Hill, Tenn.; six sons, Keith Flowers of Burr Oak, Richard (Margaret) Flowers of Burr Oak, Roland (Janet) Flowers of Beaverton, Michael (Robin) of Nashville, Alfred (Mary) Flowers of Centreville and Randy (his fiancée Lori Shaw) Flowers of Burr Oak; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Miller and Kenneth Miller, both of Burr Oak; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Danny Flowers; seven brothers, Harold, Vernon, Norman, Clyde, Floyde, Gene and Junior Miller. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331. Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Flowers will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Randy Evans of the New Beginnings Church in Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Flowers’ memory consider Three Rivers Health Hospice, 222 S. Main St., Three Rivers, MI 49093. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

Frank J. Kalinowski

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

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


 


 

GARY G. "SHAMU" PAYNE

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

PAYNE, GARY G. "SHAMU"; of Clarkston; died December 26, 2009; at 68 years of age. 


 


 

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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Gary Garlough

Gary Garlough, age 64, passed away Dec. 14, 2009. 


 


 

George W. Marden

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

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


 


 

Gerald G. Bradley, Jr.

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

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


 


 

Geraldine E. Cox

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

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


 


 

Glenn E. Owens

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Gregory W. Wipping

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

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


 


 

Gutzman, Verna M.

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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. 


 


 

Hall, Maria *

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Harley 'Junior' Wilson

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

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


 


 

Harriette Pipes McAdoo *

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Harry Carle

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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Helen Harris *

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Helen L. Gall

Sunday, December 20, 2009 6:43 AM 

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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. 


 


 

Herb Hayward

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:29 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Herb Hayward, age 74, of Adrian died Dec. 24, 2009. He was the husband of Joyce and father of Lori K, Kim, Michele, Carrie, Keith and Nicole, and had 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two sisters, Elaine and Lori. Visitation will be held on Tuesday Dec. 29, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. An additional visitation will also take place on Tuesday at Greater Southern Church, 13624 Stout, Detroit, Mich., from 3 to 4 p.m. A short service will take place at the church beginning at 4 p.m. The family requests no flowers, please. Condolences may be made to the family at  www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Herman Cook Jr. *

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Idona Joy Gonzales

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:38 AM 

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Ila Lou Spencer

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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

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

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


 


 

JOSEPH A. CALME

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

CALME, JOSEPH A.; of Kalamazoo, formerly of Waterford; December 27, 2009; at age 82. 


 


 

JOSEPH JOHN DEL DUCO

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

DEL DUCO, JOSEPH JOHN; of Ortonville; December 26, 2009; at 70 years of age. 


 


 

Jack Evers

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Feb. 18, 1936 – Dec. 25, 2009 Jack Evers, 73, of Waldron, Mich., passed away Friday evening, Dec. 25, 2009, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Facility in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Waldron, Mich., on Feb. 18, 1936, to the late James Arthur and Esther (Kemerly) Evers. Jack married Janet Krum on Feb. 7, 1960, in Napoleon, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 22, 2005. Jack was a 1954 graduate of Waldron High School. Besides being a lifelong farmer, he was also employed by Dinnerbell in Archbold for 36 years and Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for 10 years. He was a member of the Fayette United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening. Surviving Jack are one son, Jerry (Diana) Evers of Waldron; a daughter, Jodi (Jim) Tuinier of Augusta, Mich.; two brothers, James “Bill” Evers of Pioneer, Ohio, and Orin (Judy) Evers of Allen, Mich.; two sisters, Evelyn Ramsay, and Cora (Bob) Baldwin, all of Adrian, Mich.; and three grandchildren, Brittany, Kyle and Courtney Tuinier. Besides his wife, Janet, Jack was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alva Ray, Walter Dale and Leroy “Mick” Evers; and six sisters, Velma Rose, Dorothy Krauss, Alta Simmons, Carma Kunkle, Erma Woods and Iva Town. A funeral service for Jack Evers will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Fayette United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kathy Currier officiating. Interment will follow at Waldron Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday at the Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m., until time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider memorial donations to the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center or the Fayette United Methodist Church. Family and friends can view Jack’s obituary and send condolences to his family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Jack Jarson

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

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


 


 

James C. Burke

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:40 AM 

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James 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 T. Cudney *

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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. 


 


 

Joanne R. Arnold

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:37 AM 

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John Allen Ide *

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John L. Ericksen

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Joseph M. Courter *

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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 Mae Clements

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Joyce Russcher, 77

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:37 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joyce Russcher age 77, of Holland, died Sunday, December 27, 2009 at an area care center. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Messiah’s Independent Reformed Church, 4528 48th St. Holland with the Rev. Ken Anema officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.   Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.   Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days.


 


 

Judith L. "Judi" Trumble

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM

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Judith M. Klein

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:44 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Judith Marie Klein, 10 day old child of Edward and Amanda (Kucel) Kline of Mendon, died Christmas day, 2009, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. In addition to her parents, Judith is survived by a brother, Joshua; paternal grandparents Gary and Sandy Klein; paternal great-grandmother Henrietta Klein, all of Mendon; maternal grandparents, Mark and Darlene Kucel of Sterling Heights; maternal great-grandparents, Eunice Kucel of Warren, and Donald Binder of Brighton; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral mass is 11 a.m. today at Saint Edward Catholic Church in Mendon with Rev. Father Larry Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Saint Edward Cemetery.  An online register is available and condolences my be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.


 


 

June E. Peters

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KATHRYN G. SUTT

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

SUTT, KATHRYN G.; age 89; of Duluth, Georgia; died Monday, December 21, 2009.


 


 

Karen Ann Somers

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Karen Ann Yost

Karen Ann Yost, 53, of Beaverton, passed away after a short illness, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. 


 


 

Kayla Michelle Cain

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM

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Kenneth D. Witkowski

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:07 AM 

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


 


 

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.


 


 

Kent O. Palmer

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kent Olen Palmer, age 50, of Kokomo, Ind., and a former resident of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born Dec. 30, 1958, in Sturgis, Mich., a son to Olen and Marilyn (Wright) Palmer. Kent had resided in Kokomo for the past 15 years. Prior to moving to Kokomo he had live in Marion, Ind., for five years. His early life was spent in Sturgis where he graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1977. He was a heating and air conditioning journeyman by trade and had been employed by General Motors for 25 years. Ken enjoyed skiing, sky diving and watching movies. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Shoup of Sturgis; father and step-mother, Olen (Alice) Palmer of Burr Oak; two brothers, Mark (Treasa) Palmer of Howe, Ind., and Jason Shoup of Sturgis; one half sister, Brenda (Marion) Leonard of Sturgis; grandmother, Levenia “Bing” Stevens of Sturgis; nieces, Jessica Vasquez and Anna Palmer;  nephew, Carson Shoup; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Rev. Paul Delmark of the Sturgis Baptist Church will officiate. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, (269) 651-2331 is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Kent’s memory consider the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuenralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

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. 


 


 

LOUIS H. MILES

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

MILES, LOUIS H.; of Waterford; December 26, 2009; age 89. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Lillian Barbara Lickawala

Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:38 AM

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Lillian D. Lehman

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Lydia Jackson

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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MARIE H. SCHURRER

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

SCHURRER, MARIE H.; of Waterford; December 25, 2009; age 98. 


 


 

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.


 


 

MARK FRANCIS WYLIN

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

WYLIN, MARK FRANCIS; age 50; of Lake Orion; December 26, 2009. 


 


 

MAUREEN F. REID (MIDGLEY)

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

REID (MIDGLEY), MAUREEN F.; of Clarkston, formerly of Amberstburg, Ontario; December 26, 2009; age 68. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Marion L. Gillow

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Marlene Ann Meddaugh

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Martha Coward, 93

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Martha L. Coward, age 93, of Holland passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland. Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.    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.


 


 

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.


 


 

Mary J. Ocedek

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Mary Jane VanDamme

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Mary Lee Groh

Monday, December 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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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. 


 


 

Melita Kabalin *

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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

Friday, December 25, 2009 3:41 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mildred Post, 87, of Holland, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at the Hospice House of Holland.   A memorial service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Freedom Village Auditorium, 145 Columbia Ave in Holland. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.   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.


 


 

Mildred T. Emerick

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

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


 


 

Mimi Danielle Burgett

Friday, December 25, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Morris Eugene "Butch" Sheldon

Monday, December 21, 2009 9:30 AM 

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


 


 

Nancy Kay McClelland

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

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


 


 

Neil J. VanDerMass

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Nina M. Rogers

Monday, December 21, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Norman Lee Campbell

Saturday, December 26, 2009 2:17 AM 

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


 


 

O'Neil J. 'Boots' Newkirk

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:42 AM

O'Neil J. "Boots" Newkirk, 85, of Scottville died Saturday, Dec. 26, at his home. 


 


 

OLIVE STEELE

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

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


 


 

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Oron E. Sellers

Sunday, December 27, 2009 7:13 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Oron E. Sellers, age 78, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family He was born Sept. 27, 1931 in Michigan Center, a son to the late Fred L. and Muriel (Quimby) Sellers. Oron has been a resident of Sturgis since 1987 moving from Tekonsha. On Sept. 9, 1952 in LaGrange, Ind., he married Elma Summey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and recipient of the Purple Heart.  Oron was a hard worker, holding two jobs most of his life. He had worked at Eaton Manufacturing in Marshall, retiring in 1982, after 30 years of employment. He owned and operated Oron’s Bar in Tekonsha for 13 years, worked for the Sturges Young Auditorium for 10 years, Green Valley Campground and several other part-time jobs. He was a member of the Light & Life Wesleyan Church in Three Rivers, the Masonic Lodge in Centreville, the Order of Eastern Star, and he enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Surviving are his wife Elma; daughter Sharon (Tony) Hall of Tekonsha; four grandchildren Jessica Hall, Ashley (Ryan) Davis and Shannon Hall, all of Tekonsha, and Becky Cole of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; two great-grandchildren Owen and Dakota Davis; brother Christopher (Gloria) Sellers of Coldwater; three sisters Elsie Lytle, Ann Winger and Eve (Calvin) Walling, all of Coldwater; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; so: Scott A. Sellers in 2002; and a great-grandson Ean Davis. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Home - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Services celebrating the life of Oron Sellers will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home, with Mr. Larry Wallman and Mr. Robert Littke officiating.  Graveside services will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1355 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be directed to the Light & Life Wesleyan Church or the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. 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.


 


 

Other deaths

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:28 AM 

Other deaths Katherine Van Eynde, 97, of Richmond, Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, Armada 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Patricia Ann Herriman, 69

Friday, December 18, 2009 9:45 AM 

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


 


 

Pauline Marie Kukuk

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:09 PM 

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


 


 

Pauline Pringnitz Krauseneck

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:37 AM 

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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.


 


 

RUSSELL JAMES GILMORE

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

GILMORE, RUSSELL JAMES; 60; of Brockway Township; died Saturday, December 26, 2009; at Port Huron Hospital following a courageous battle against cancer. 


 


 

Reva Sarasin, 73

Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:15 AM 

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


 


 

Rex Gaylord Ward

Rex Gaylord Ward, 72, of Gladwin, passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. 


 


 

Richard A. 'Dick' Bumpus

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

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


 


 

Richard Dean Kalbfleisch, 85

Friday, December 18, 2009 9:45 AM 

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


 


 

Richard L. 'Dick' Goetz

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

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


 


 

Rickie T. Johnston

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

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


 


 

Rita C. Blundy *

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Robert Alan Fajnor *

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Robert C. Johnson

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:46 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert C. Johnson, age 82, formerly of Sturgis, died Dec. 24, 2009, following an illness. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army Medical Corp., and retired from Penn Central Railroad following 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty M. (Decker)Johnson; a son, Robert (Gail)of Spring Grove, Ill.; a daughter, Catherine (Michael) McKee of Whitefish Bay, Wisc.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Donna Farrell and Dorothy Moore, both of Niles. Services are at 11 a.m. today at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles. Contributions can be made to the church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were handled by the Halbritter Funeral Home of Niles.  


 


 

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 J. Rentschler "Rob" *

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Robert W. Schmidt

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:49 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert Warren Schmidt, age 88, of White Pigeon, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Thurston Woods in Sturgis where he had resided the past two-and-a-half years.  He was born in White Pigeon on Feb. 23, 1921, the son of the late, Herman and Alta (Grimes) Schmidt and was lifetime resident of the White Pigeon area.  He was married to Roma Schultz on March 4, 1944 in Centreville.  Robert was a farmer, and a bus driver for the White Pigeon school system.  He was also a 4-H Leader and an active member of the Grange.  Robert was a member and former president of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Association. He is survived by three children, Ruth Ann Schmidt of Stockton, Calif., Mary Jean Sage (Ken) of Arroyo Grande, Calif., and Ronald Schmidt (Sue) of Batavia, NY;  four grandchildren, Karma Sage-Johnson, Stephen, Christina, and Robert Schmidt; one great-grandchild, Logan Johnson; one sister, Lula Hoover of South Bend, Ind.; one brother, Richard Schmidt of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Roma, in 1996; two brothers, Russell and Leland Schmidt; and two sisters, Ann Baumgartner and Kathryn Schmidt. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the funeral home followed by burial in White Pigeon Cemetery. It is suggested that memorials be directed to the St. Joseph County 4-H Council.   


 


 

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.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Russell James Gilmore

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Ruth A. Peters

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:28 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 to 9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Donald Church. Burial will take place 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.


 


 

Ruth E. Voltz

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:45 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ruth E. Voltz, 94, of LaGrange, Ind., died Dec. 27, 2009, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange, Ind. Graveside services will be held at  2p.m. Tuesday at the Prairie Grove Cemetery, 6200 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. There will be no calling hours prior to the graveside services. Online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.  


 


 

Ruth M. Stucky

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:39 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ruth M. Stucky, 79, of Turkey Lake, got called home by God on Dec. 26, 2009, to join her beloved husband John Stucky. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind. Burial will take place in rural LaGrange at Lake Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.  


 


 

Ruth V. Jeffries *

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Ryan Ende, 31

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ryan Ende, 31, of Hamilton, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 3616 Lincoln Road, Hamilton.  


 


 

SANDRA GARGALINO

Sunday, December 27, 2009 1:23 AM 

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


 


 

STANLEY STRAND

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

STRAND, STANLEY; age 87; of Milford, and a former resident of Pontiac; passed from this life on December 27, 2009.


 


 

SYBIL JOHNS

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:07 AM 

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


 


 

Samuel L. Kinkead

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:42 AM 

Aug. 1, 1937 - Dec. 25, 2009 Samuel L. Kinkead, 72, of Alma died Dec. 25, 2009, at his home.


 


 

Sandra B. Asch

Monday, December 28, 2009 6:42 AM 

Sandra B. Asch, age 60, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at her home. 


 


 

Sandra K. Gamble

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:40 AM 

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Sandra Lee Davis

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Sandra Lee Davis *

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Sellers, Oron E. *

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Sharon Ann Johnson

Sharon Ann Johnson, 67, passed away at her home on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. 


 


 

Sharon Marie Ortwine

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

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


 


 

Shirley A. (Gooding-Reinberg) Haskell

Monday, December 21, 2009 1:09 PM 

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


 


 

Sophie J. Dolinar

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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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 Alan McInally *

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Terry Jean (Stickley) Kenny

Sunday, December 20, 2009 8:24 AM 

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


 


 

Terry L. Winger, Jr.

Sunday, December 27, 2009 7:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Terry L. Winger, Jr., 36, of Coldwater, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at his home. A service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater, with visitation prior to the service beginning at 5 p.m. Terry was born March 9, 1973 in Coldwater, to Terry L. and Sandra J. (Stayner) Winger. He was a lifelong resident of Coldwater, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Terry is survived by son Brendon; daughter Lakita; father and step-mother Terry and Vicki Winger of Coldwater; sisters Angela and Brent Timar of Coldwater and Michelle (Kent) Smock of Marshall; former step-mother Tammy Winger; and grandmother Gertrude Stayner, both of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by his mother Sandra Winger. Memorials may be directed to the family. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook.


 


 

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.


 


 

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LODEMA MAY SPRINGSTEAD, 89, of Central Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at home.The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home.The Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Valorie Ann Gubbe

Sunday, December 27, 2009 10:28 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Valorie Ann Gubbe, age 60, of Tecumseh passed to the Lord, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends. Valorie was born Jan. 15, 1949, in Adrian to Richard W. and Ellen R. (Burkett) Johnson. On June 12, 1976, she married Wayne Gubbe in Tecumseh. Wayne survives. Valorie graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1967 and was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. She had worked at the H.W. Tuttle Co. and in adult foster care before her retirement.  In addition to her husband, Wayne, Val is survived by her mother, Ellen Johnson, of Adrian; son, Richard W. Gubbe of Tecumseh; daughter, Candy (Lee) Double of Wauseon Ohio; sister Yvonne (Jim) Black of Adrian; brother, Richard B. Johnson (Darlene) of Adrian; brother-in-laws, Ralph D. Randolph of Tecumseh and Lynn Gubbe of Tecumseh; sister-in-law, Irene Stockbridge (Paul) of Portland, Mich.; mother-in-law, Rena Bodeker of Tecumseh; and grandsons, Josh Gubbe and Justin and Jeremiah Double of Wauseon. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Johnson; sister Mary Ellen Randolph and nephew Douglas W. Randolph.  A memorial service will be held  3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at the Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Drive, Tecumseh, with Pastor David McKinstry officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church preceding the service.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Valorie’s memorial fund in care of J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Vera Bernice Cripps

Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:37 AM 

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Vicki Lynn Carey (Bodell) *

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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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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

Monday, December 28, 2009 2:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Virginia Reed, age 86, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Dec. 23, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born April 30, 1923, in Richmond, Ind., a daughter to the late Walter F. and Mary Virginia (Kring) Jacobs. Virginia has resided in Sturgis since 1981 and was employed as a secretary for the Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine for 7seven years and as secretary at the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene for 10 years.  She was a lifelong member of the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene where she was active in many church programs. She enjoyed music and was active in the Sweet Adelienes Group for several years.  Virginia also did volunteer work for the Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline and served as an AARP tax aide. Surviving are three children, Joel D. Reed of Austin, Texas, Jonathan Reed of Plano, Texas, and Shelley Ann Reed of Alameda, Calif; three grandchildren, Melinda, Sean, and James; a brother, David Jacobs of Oklahoma; a sister, Karyl-Lynne Reed of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson,  Robert; two brothers, and one sister. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service celebrating the life of Virginia Reed will be held at a later date to be announced.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene, 70031 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

Vy Neak *

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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.


 


 

Ward J. Kanouse

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Wayne J. Newman

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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 Sloat Jr.

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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. 


 


 

Winger Jr., Terry L. *

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