Thursday, January 21, 2010

Michigan Obituaries 01/21/2010


 

Anton B. 'Tony' Cossi

Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:40 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Anton B. "Tony" Cossi, 94, of 167 E. Harding Ave., Ironwood, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in his home. 


 


 

Arthur E. Gentz

• Arthur E. Gentz, 85, of Onekama, died Sunday, Jan. 17. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Audrey J. Malling *

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Barbara E. Maas

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Barbara E. Maas Barbara E. Maas, age 80, of Shelby Township, passed away on January 19, 2010, in Crittenton Hospital, Rochester Hills. Born September 19, 1929, in Roseville, Mich. She was married to the late Lawrence Maas (1999). Children, Kirk (Kathi) Maas of Romeo, Nancy (Steve) Emery of Sterling Heights; brothers and sisters, Virginia Vreeland, Helen (Eldon) Blem, Raymond (Marlyn) Hederson, and the late Shirley Howcroft, Evelyn Bailey, Norma Horgan; three grandchildren, Kirk Douglas (Kelly) Maas, Michelle (Andrew) West, Andrea Bontumasi; two great-grandchildren, Jacob West, Madison Davis. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for 62 years; 1948 graduate of Utica High School, worked for 29 years with Metropolitan Savings & Loan Bank in Utica where she worked her way up from a bank teller to a branch manager and assistant vice president; member of Utica Cemetery Association; former Board of Director with Utica Chamber of Commerce. Family said she was a "people person" and was always thinking of everyone else her entire lifetime and doing things for others. Visitation 1-9 p.m., Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. Friday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Service 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke, Utica. Clergy Rev. Norman Koy. Burial Utica Cemetery. Memorials to the wishes of the family. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com


 


 

Berg, Audrey M. *

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Bernice C. Mason *

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Billie M. Hilliker *

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Bryan Dale Ball *

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Burton P. "Burt" Little

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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CHARLES REED MORRIS

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

MORRIS, CHARLES REED; of Florida, formerly of Waterford; passed away at home at the age of 84 years old on January 18, 2010. 


 


 

Calvin B. Howard

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Calvin B. Howard *

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Christopher A. Barrand

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Christopher A. Barrand Christopher A. Barrand, age 49, of Sevierville, Tenn., formerly of Ruby, Mich., died January 18, 2010, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Born March 8, 1960, in Detroit, Mich. He was an engineer for TRW and served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Model Aviation Club and enjoyed building model airplanes and woodworking. He married May Ann Osmola, February 6, 1982, at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; children, Matthew and Amanda (Jason Depape); his father, Robert Barrand and siblings, Kenneth (Sandy) Barrand, Diana (Don) Patton, Deborah and Bradley Barrand; and his mother-in-law Margaret Osmola. He was predeceased by his mother, Marilyn. Visitation Friday 2:30-9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, Funeral Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Deacon Anthony Lewandoski officiating. Memorial contributions are wishes of the family.


 


 

Claudia Curtale

Claudia Curtale, 68, of Gladwin, passed away after a short illness, on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. 


 


 


 

Conrad Richard "Dick" Fern

Conrad Richard "Dick" Fern, age 79, of Fenton, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. 


 


 


 

Curtis L. Mau

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Daniel T. Casady *

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Danku-Stevens, Macie Michelle *

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David Otai *

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Don Escott

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:05 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Don Escott, age 75, of Tecumseh passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Toledo Hospital. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. 


 


 

Dona Gay Smith

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Donald G. Diskey Jr. *

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Donald R. VanWoert

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Donna E. Haines

Donna E. Haines of Gladwin, passed away at her home, Jan. 15, 2010. 


 


 

Doris Lynn Benschoter *

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Dorothy Langel "Lee" *

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Dottie J. Meyers

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Dr. Erik W. Cameron

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Edmund Joseph Hippe

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Edmund Joseph Hippe Edmund Joseph Hippe, age 84, of Warren, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at his home surrounded by family members. Edmund was born November 12, 1925, in Holly, Michigan the son of the late Edmund Joseph Hippe and the late Pauline (nee: Owiesny) Hippe. He was born and raised in Holly where he and his family lived on their farm. Edmund served in the Army during World War II. Edmund received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in the Philippines while in the Army. He was in the hospital for 15 months due to these injuries. He later worked for the Department of Defense where he was a missile engineer. Edmund was also very active in the VFW. He was a longtime member at Post 4404 in Hamtramck where he was the past commander and quartermaster. Most recently he was a member at the Menge Post. His interests included traveling, bowling, and the Polka Boosters. His family will always remember him as a kind and good-hearted person. He is survived by his siblings, Patricia Bagnowski, Robert (Marie Ann) Hippe, John (Diane) Hippe, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alexandra; his father, Edmund Hippe; and his mother, Pauline Owiesny, and siblings, Gloria Warden, Sylvia Lukowski, Thomas W. Hippe, Rose Nickowski, and Donald Hippe. Visitation for Mr. Hippe will be held Friday 3-9 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Scripture service at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 Mile Road) He will lie instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church until the time of the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations appreciated to St. John Hospice, 37650 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com.


 


 

Elfring, Lois E. *

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Ellen Pulaski, 68

Friday, January 15, 2010 8:35 AM 

Mary Ellen Pulaski, 68, of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at her home, her family close by.


 


 

Ellyn Charlene (Hards) Weihl

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:35 PM 

Ellyn Charlene (Hards) Weihl, 72, of Grand Ledge, recently of Howell, entered eternal life on Jan. 18, 2010. She was born in Detroit, Oct. 27, 1937, the daughter of Alfred T. and Evelyn (Creed) Hards. A graduate of Dearborn High's class of 1955, she went on to MSU and was a Dec. 1958 graduate with a bachelor of arts in elementary education.


 


 

Elvis G. Edwards

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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Emma Biagioni *

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Eunice Ann Shinabargar

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:18 AM 

Sept. 15, 1954-Jan. 16, 2010 Eunice Ann Shinabargar, age 55, of Alma formerly of Perrinton, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Ingham Medical Center, Lansing. 


 


 

Frances Nora (Gregg) Langham, 89

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:10 AM 

Petoskey native Frances Nora (Gregg) Langham, 89, of Lansing and formerly of Eaton Rapids, died Jan. 18, 2010. 


 


 

Frank B. Swies

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Frank B. Swies Frank B. Swies, age 91, died January 18, 2010. He served in the 2698th Tech Supt Regiment, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater during World War II. Home was Chicago for 63 years, and he made Vandalia, Mich. his home for 23 years after retirement with his final five years living in Chesterfield, Mich. He was a supporter of St. Mary Queen of Creation Church in New Baltimore. Husband of the late Marjorie (nee Alexander); loving father of Christina (Bernard) Nuttall, Beverly (Glen) Pappas and David (Susan); dear grandfather of Anne (Mark) Boone, David (Jessica) Pruden, Glen, Nicole (Jeff) March, Laura, Jennifer and David (Tracy); great-grandfather of Justin, Audrey and Anna. Loving friend of Anna Olkiewicz and Joe Vistarta. Dear brother of the late Ann (late Adam) Motylewski, late Phyllis, late John (nee Ann Kulig). Viewing Friday, January 22, 2-8 p.m. at Hennessy Nowak Funeral Home, Calumet City, Ill. Mass will be at St Andrew the Apostle Church, January 23, at 11 a.m. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Ill.


 


 

Franklin J. Kasperski

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:30 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin J. Kasperski, 84, of Farmington and formerly of Bronson, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson and will be announced as soon as they become available.


 


 

Frederick A. Houseknecht

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:42 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Frederick A. Houseknecht, 67, of Scipio Township, passed away Friday Jan. 15, 2010,  at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor.  He was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Detroit to Frederick E. and Rachael (Coriell) Houseknecht.  Fred graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1964 and served in the U. S. Army.  He retired from Clark Equipment Co. where he had worked 10 years.  On Jan. 7, 1977, he married Emma (Signor) and she preceded him in death in 1992. Survivors include his longtime companion, Tina Church; two sisters,  Ellen (Clarence) Conklin, Jonesville and Joan (Hugh) Conklin, Jonesville; two brothers, Philip Houseknecht, Jonesville and  Jim (Jean) Potter, Jonesville. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield, with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will follow in the Johnson Cemetery, Scipio Township.  Visitation is scheduled Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor or the American Cancer Society.   


 


 

GEORGIA M. MYERS

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

MYERS, GEORGIA M.; age 92; of Wolverine Lake; died January 20, 2010. 


 


 

Gene L. Bourbonais

Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:46 AM 

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George E. Roy

Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:37 AM 

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George Page Scully, 93

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:25 AM 

George Page Scully, formerly of Peoria, Ill., and currently a resident of Walloon Lake, died on Jan. 18, 2010, at the age of 93.


 


 

Georgene Marie (Brubaker) English

Friday, January 15, 2010 11:42 AM 

Georgene Marie (Brubaker) English, 66, formally of Midland, passed away at home Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, in Lampasas Texas. She is survived by her loving husband William; parents Bernard and Jean Brubaker; three children, Michael, Laney, and Jennifer; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.


 


 

Geraldine D. Quart

Friday, January 8, 2010 8:28 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Geraldine (Jerry) D. Quart, 87, of Indian River, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 at the Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. A funeral service will be held noon, Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at the Indian River United Methodist Church. Pastor Gary Step will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service at noon on Monday. Please join us for a celebration of life, where lunch will be served.  Interment will be at Oakhill Cemetery in Indian River. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune.  


 


 

Gertrude I. Lipa

Saturday, January 16, 2010 6:35 AM 

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Gilkison, Steve *

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Gloria Veronica Duff

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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Grace V. Jenkot

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Grace V. Jenkot, 84, of LaGrange, Ind., died Jan. 15, 2010, at Life Care Center of LaGrange, Ind.            Services are at 11 a.m. today at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind.Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, Ind.


 


 

Gregory A. Pinskey

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Gregory A. Pinskey Gregory A. " Ski," "Pa Dukes," Pinskey, age 58, died January 9, 2010. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a member of VVA Chapter 154 and VFW. Beloved husband of Judy for 37 years. Dear father of Greg Jr. and James. Loving son-in-law of Evelyn (Johnson) Best. Dear brother of Patricia (Aaron) Petty and Helen (Richard) Jarfas, brother-in-law of Michael Johnson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Ann Pinskey; brother-in-law, James Johnson. Memorial Service January 24, 2010, at 2 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 401 Groesbeck, Mount Clemens, MI.


 


 

Guy W. Russell, 67

Monday, January 18, 2010 9:20 AM 

Guy W. Russell, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away Jan. 15, 2010.


 


 

HELEN ANN SPRYS

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

SPRYS, HELEN ANN; January 16, 2010; age 86. 


 


 

Harry C. Willis

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Heldt, Richard P. "Dick" *

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Helen Ann Sprys

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Helen Ann Sprys Helen Ann Sprys, age 86, died January 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Walter V. Sprys. Loving mother of Mary Ann (Joseph) Howell, Walter Patrick, Kay (Robert) Dubois, Joseph, and the late Thomas. Dearly loved by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Helen was born in Pennsylvania, and lived most of her life in the metro Detroit area. She worked for the AT&T telephone company as a supervisor until motherhood offered her a better position. Helen was active in her children's daily lives, serving as assistant leader and volunteer with the CampFire Girls, the Cub Scouts, and the Brownies. She was an accomplished seamstress, milliner, decoupager, and knitter, choosing to dedicate those talents for the pleasure of her family. Helen enjoyed the arts, particularly museums, musical and theater performances, and church architecture. Helen loved to travel throughout the country, being particularly fond of our big cities and Hawaii. Helen was also active in her church, serving as the secretary for the Christian Mothers Society. Proud oldest sister to Eileen, Olga, Carol, and the late Julia. Special aunt to many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice, or to the Clare Bridge Life Enrichment Fund, 27900 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, for the perpetuation of the residents' musical enhancement program. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30, instate 10 a.m. at St. Ronald Catholic Church. Please share a message with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Helen Cope Eickhoff

Monday, January 11, 2010 8:36 PM - Staff reports 

Helen Cope Eickhoff, born Helen Goldie Cope, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Budd Terrace at Wesley Woods in Atlanta, Ga. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m., at the Turner Funeral Home (A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, Ga., 30033) followed by a 3:30 p.m. service in the Turner Chapel. The family will host a gathering of friends and family at Athens Pizza in Decatur address 1341 Clairmont Rd., Decatur, GA 30033. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.  


 


 

Hiramani Kulkani *

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Hope Ann Lashmit Parrish, 79

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:00 AM 

Hope Ann Lashmit Parrish, 79, of Vidalia, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. 


 


 

Ilene Bodine Darbee

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:15 AM 

Ilene Bodine Darbee passed away in Sarasota, Fla., on Jan. 8, 2010, after a courageous battle with leiomyosarcoma. 


 


 

Ina M. Babcock

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:15 PM 

Ina M. Babcock, 95, of Coleman, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. She was born Jan. 1, 1915, in Lake Orion, the daughter of the late George and Gladys (Harrington) Thompson. Ina married Richard K. Babcock on May 18, 1935, in Coleman. 


 


 

Isabelle B. Wells, 102

Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:45 AM 

Isabelle B. Wells, 102, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. 


 


 

Isabelle Sciarrotta

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Isabelle Sciarrotta Isabelle Sciarrotta, age 89, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Windemere Park Assisted Living. She was born October 4, 1920, in San Giovanni, Italy. Loving wife of the late Giovanni. Beloved mother of Anthony (Virginia), Rosetta (Bruno) Raffin, Rose (Fred) Cansiani, Teresa (Bruce) Lardner and Cathy (Richard) Hazelett. Grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of eight. Sister of Louis Mancina. She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Catherine Mancina and siblings, Frank, Sam and Theresa. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 1/2 Mile, Eastpointe. Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. until service 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to St. John Hospice.


 


 

JANICE LYNN GLEBE

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

GLEBE, JANICE LYNN; age 56; of Brighton, Michigan; passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2010, following a prolonged battle with cancer. 


 


 

JOSEPHINE "HELEN" FIRU

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:25 AM 

FIRU, JOSEPHINE "HELEN"; age 90; of Pontiac; January 19, 2010. 


 


 

Jack C. Henry

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:40 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jack C. Henry, 76, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  He was born April 17, 1933 in Shiloh, Mich., to Carl John and Bessie (Lowe) Henry.  He was married Oct. 27, 1979 to Ann Mygrant and she survives. Jack was a retired pharmacist and the previous owner and operator of H.S. Pharmacy in Hillsdale from 1958-1974.   He retired from the Department of Licensing and Regulation for State of Michigan.  Jack was a member of the tax review board for Hillsdale Township for several years.  He previously headed the cancer drive for the Hillsdale County, American Cancer Society.  He served on various pharmaceutical associations.  Jack was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He collected antique vases and loved gardening. Surviving besides his wife Ann are three daughters, Kim Henry of Knoxville, Tenn., Deborah (Larry) Donahue of Sumnar, Mich., and Juli (Dennis) Bowerman of Coldwater; a son, Terry (Marsha) Wiegman of Haslet; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. Memorial services for Jack Henry will be Monday at noon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsdale with Pastor Julie Carey officiating.  Interment will take place at a later date.  The family will receive friends for visitation Monday from 11 a.m. until services at noon at the church.  Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. To view this obituary and share memories visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Jack D. Seymour

Monday, January 18, 2010 10:19 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jack D. Seymour, 79, of Delaware Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at his residence, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Rodman Neeper Funeral Home in Delaware, where funeral services will be held on at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 with the Rev. Andy Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.


 


 

Jack Mellema, 79

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:29 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jack H. Mellema, died January 6, 2010.   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.


 


 

Jack Thomas Hudson

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:06 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jack Thomas Hudson, age 78, a resident of Brooklyn, passed away Jan. 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A.; three children, Peggy Hudson, Dennis Hudson and Sheila (Mark) Cobb; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, seven siblings and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jack Jr. Jack retired from Ford Motor Company, owned and operated Jack’s Saw Shop in Brooklyn for many years and served in the United States Navy. At his request cremation has taken place. Jack’s family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Davis Banquet Center, 3575 Francis St., Michigan Center. A Memorial Service honoring his life will begin at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home, Michigan Center.


 


 

James Orville Haynes March 20, 1933-Dec. 22, 2009

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:29 AM 

James Orville Haynes, age 76, of Muskegon, formerly of Monroe passed away Dec. 22, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Muskegon. 


 


 

James W. Reilly

Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:08 AM 

James W. Reilly, 75, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010.


 


 

Janet C. Parcell

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:35 AM 

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Jared Roger Fosmore

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 8:34 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Jared Roger Fosmore, 22, of Wabash, Ind. died at 6:40 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at  Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at Wabash Freewill Baptist Church, 1056 Erie Street, Wabash on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 10:30am with Rev. Hobert Meek officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.  Friends may call 12-2pm and 5-7pm Friday, January 8, 2010 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, and 1 hour prior to service Saturday at the church. There will be a memorial service at the Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church, 1833 McMichael Rd, Alanson, Michigan on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:00am. Preferred memorial is his sons, Landen Roger and Prestyn Wayne Fosmore. Read more HERE in Wednesday’s Tribune.


 


 

Jay Lampen, 88

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Mr. Jay Lavern Lampen, 88, of Hudsonville, formerly of Hamilton, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2010 at Hamilton Reformed Church, 3554 M-40 Hamilton with Rev. Thomas Dekker officiating.  Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday at  Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.   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.


 


 

Jayson A. Zech

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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Jean M. Green *

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Jerry R. Kihn

Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:46 AM 

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Jim Miller

Monday, January 18, 2010 11:15 AM 

Jim Miller, 62, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, with his family by his side at Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak, Michigan. 


 


 

Joan Lenore Arehart *

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John E. Lawson

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

John E. Lawson John E. Lawson, age 78, of Clarkston went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2010. He was born on December 22, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ernest and Sybil (Barron) Lawson. He lived there until 1949 when he quit school to join the Coast Guard and was discharged honorably in 1952. He was stationed in Detroit, Mich. In the early 1960s, started racing go-karts and later went on to be the World Karting Associations National Champion in the F.K.E. Division in 1975 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. He was also many times Class Champion and Karter of the year with the Michigan Kart Club and served as president while the club put on the I.K.F. Grand Nationals at Michigan International Speedway in 1972 and is a member of the 100 mph club at Daytona International Speedway. John is survived by two former wives, Arlene and Arla Lawson; brother, William of Phoenix, Ariz.; children, Deborah (Lawerance) Ulry of St. Clair Shores, Mark Lawson of Savannah, Ga., Kenny and Richard Lawson of Sterling Heights, Robert (Cherri) Lawson of Clinton Township; granddaughters, Tasha (Tommy) Ellison and Shelby Lawson; grandsons Ronald J. Hill, Jr. and James D. Hill, both of Florida; and four great-great-grandchildren. He also will be missed by his many friends at the Clarkston Eagles, Aerie 3373, in Clarkston, Mich. A gathering of friends and family will be held at 42705 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, on Sunday, January 24, 2-6 p.m.


 


 

John H. Peebles

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:44 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

John Henry Peebles, of San Rafael, Calif., passed away Monday, Jan.11, 2010, at the age of 94. He was born Jan. 2, 1916 ,in Hudson, MI, the fourth child of four, to Willis Peebles and Nellie (Hawkins) Peebles.  John grew up on a farm in Hudson and his uncle had one of the few trucks around at the time.  He graduated from Hillsdale College with an accounting degree. John flew 30 missions over Europe as a navigator in B-24s and received the Distinguished Flying Cross.  He met his future wife, Patricia Boyd, at Steel Products in Hillsdale and they were married on Feb. 10, 1945.  They took a trip across the northern states of the United States and settled in Torrance, Calif., where they had friends from Michigan.  They moved to Temple City in 1951 where they lived until 2007 when they moved to San Rafael to be near their daughter and her family.  His son and his family still live in Temple City.  John started working for Southern Counties Gas Co.,in 1948 and retired as supervisor of disbursements in Accounting. At that time he went to work in Pat's travel agency. John was very active with Little League and Babe Ruth baseball and was assistant manager and manager for many years.  He was also active in Kiwanis. He had great pride and joy in his three grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His wife of 64 years, Pat, preceded his death last June.  He is survived by his son, Frederick (Vivian) Peebles of Temple City; his daughter Mary (James) Adams of San Rafael; grandchildren, Whitney Peebles, Julie Jacobson, James Adams, and great-grandson, Wes Peebles; as well as nephews and a niece and their families. Funeral services for John Henry Peebles will be at 11a.m. Monday, at the Van Horn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Terry Bobzien officiating.  Internment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jefferson Township.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 3-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Temple City Kiwanis Club, c/o Steven Tyre, POB 758, Temple City, CA 91780.  To view this obituary or send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

John Henry Yoe Jr.

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John K. 'Jack' Ready, 70

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:10 AM 

John K. "Jack" Ready, 70, of Conway, passed away Jan. 15, 2010, at his home.


 


 

John Nienhuis, 63

Monday, January 18, 2010 7:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John “JP” Nienhuis, 63, of Woodware, IA, found peace Saturday, December 19, 2009. Private family services will be  at a later date at Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven.   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.


 


 

John Van Dussen, 78

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:33 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

John Van Dussen, age 78, of Shelby, formerly of Holland, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.   A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010     at Central Wesleyan Church Chapel, 446 West 40th Street in Holland.  Pastor Mick Knierim will be officiating.  Burial was in  Beaverdam Cemetery.   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.


 


 

Joseph Dominic La Barbera

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Joseph Dominic La Barbera Joseph Dominic La Barbera, age 70, a resident of Clinton Township, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. He was born March 12, 1939, in Detroit to the late Dominic and Mary (nee Tocco) La Barbera. Mr. La Barbera was employed for over 10 years in the maintenance department of Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center, retiring in 2000. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the AMVETS Post 29. He is survived by his brother, Donald (Linda) La Barbera; nieces, Karen (Santino) Polidori, Lynn (Bert) Ulrich, Sandy Lukas, Lori French, Debra (Tom) Croud, Michelle (Ken) Chmelko; nephews, Michael (Roseanna) Benedettini, Nathan La Barbera; cousins, Sam Pizzo and Diane Bean; and brothers-in-law, Richard Benedettini. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vito "Bill" La Barbera; and sister, Bernice Benedettini. Burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan on Monday, January 25, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. with full military honors. Memorial mass on Friday, January 29, 2010, at San Francesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley, Clinton Township at 7 p.m. Contributions to Karmanos Cancer Institute. Arrangements entrusted to Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens, MI. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Joseph E. Denman

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Joseph Phillip Sawicki

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Joseph R. Parker Jr. Jan. 18, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:32 AM 

Joseph R. Parker Jr., age 1, of Carleton died January 18, 2010. 


 


 

Josephine Dorothy Litwin

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Josephine Dorothy Litwin, age 90, of Britton died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian. She was born  to Karl and Mary (Sovinski) Kuzara on Feb. 9, 1919, in Pennsylvania. She married Raymond Litwin on Sept. 3, 1938, at Dixon City, Pa. He passed away on Feb. 26, 1986. She and her husband operated the family farm together in Dundee Township from the 1940s until retiring in the 1970s and moved to Britton. Her survivors include one son, Raymond (Cathy) Litwin of Dundee; two daughters, Marlene Thorpe of Rockville, Md., and Paulette (Keith) Butts of Ocala, Fla.; one sister, Lorraine Kurimchak of Philadelphia, Pa.; four grandchildren, Lorraine, Cheleste, Aaron and Christ; and four great-grandchildren, Tessa, Michael, Bryan and Ryan. Friends may call on from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cover Funeral Home, 297 Tecumseh St., Dundee (734-529-3156). Her funeral will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Officiating will be the Rev. Douglas Olsen, pastor of the Dundee United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Dundee. Memorials  may be made to Breast Cancer Research at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor.


 


 

Josephine Litwin Jan. 19, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:31 AM

Josephine Litwin, 90, of Britton, formerly of Dundee, died Tuesday at Lynwood Manor Nursing Home, Adrian. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. 


 


 

Joy Lee Ferguson

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:55 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Joy Lee Ferguson, age 70, of Cement City passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at her home. She was born on Feb. 28, 1939, in Milford, Iowa to Elmer B. and Gretchen L. (Bates) Van der Aarde. She married Robert E. Ferguson on Nov. 5, 1997, in Somerset. He survives. Joy was raised in Spencer, Iowa, where she attended Spencer High School. In 1973, she married Larry Schlicht. They resided in Sac City, Iowa, where Joy worked as a controller for Noble Manufacturing, a division of Lear Siegler. They later moved to Minnesota where Joy sold toy farm equipment. She invented tire chains for toy tractors, forming her own company, Craftsmanship Unlimited. It is the only known company of its kind. All her life, Joy loved to cook. Coming from a family of diabetics, she was a strong advocate for diabetes detection. It was natural then, that she created the diabetic cookbook, Living with Diabetes, for the Interlake Lions Club, where she was an active member. The book was well received and went on to be the only known diabetic cookbook to be published in Braille. It is registered with the Library of Congress. Joy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, and genealogy. Joy was a regular vendor at area flea markets where she and Robert sold baked goods, handcrafted items, and old records. She was a member of the Somerset Congregational Church. Surviving Joy are four sons, Timothy Schlicht of Van Nuys, Calif., Shane Schlicht of Sac City, Iowa, Kevin (Evelyn) Ferguson of Cement City; David (Wendie) Ferguson of Bentonville, Ark., one daughter, Christine (David) Knox of Pittsford; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. The family has suggested donations go to Hillsdale County Senior Services or the Somerset Congregational Church.


 


 

Judy Hammond

Monday, January 18, 2010 11:21 AM 

Judy Hammond, 66, of Midland, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors.


 


 

June A. Graham

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:10 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

June A. Graham, 85, of Topinabee, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan. Visitation will be held at Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2009. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2009. Pastor Jeff Dinner will officiate. A luncheon will follow at the Topinabee Community Church. Interment will be at the Burt Mullett Cemetery in Topinabee. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune.


 


 

KATHLEEN E. KIND

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:25 AM 

KIND, KATHLEEN E.; 19 year resident of Oxford, Michigan; departed this life Monday, January 18, 2010; at age 87. 


 


 

Karen Kay Reynolds Sept. 21, 1946-Jan. 12, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:30 AM 

Karen Kay Reynolds died on Tuesday the 12th at her home after a lengthy battle with colon cancer.


 


 

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Haller

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:15 PM 

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Haller, 59, of Pinconning, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Bay Regional Medical Center. The daughter of the late Edward J. and Lois M. (Heitzig) Sullivan was born in Bay City on April 30, 1950. Kathy had been employed with MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, retiring in 1995 after 27 years of service. She treasured her time with her dogs and devoted herself to building and restoring several area homes. In addition to her passions for creating a beautiful home and garden, Kathy enjoyed classic films and a good book. On Dec. 9, 1994, Kathy married Eugene Haller in Bay City.


 


 

Kenneth Hawkins

Monday, January 18, 2010 11:22 AM 

Kenneth Hawkins, 75, of Midland, died Saturday afternoon Jan. 16, 2010, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ware-Smith- Woolever Funeral Directors.


 


 

Kevin A. LaHaie

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Kevin A. LaHaie, 34, Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Jan.10, 2010. There will be no visitation. The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at St. Mary/St. Charles Catholic Church, with the Rev. Paul Megge officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Read more HERE in Wednesday's Tribune.


 


 

Kristi A. 'Crickett' Keller

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:19 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Kristi A. “Crickett” Keller, age 53, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, atBixby Medical Center, surrounded by herloving family. She was born Oct. 16, 1956,in Adrian, Mich., the daughter of Howard and Marjorie (Alcock) Keller. Kristi was active with Special Olympics and enjoyed taking part at the Hope Community Connections. Kristi is survived by her parents, a sister, Karen Lambka of Sand Creek; two brothers, Kevin (Deb) Keller of Jasper and Kerry (Connie) Keller of Sand Creek; five nieces, Karah Lambka and Courtney Keller of Sand Creek, Amy (Justin) Voorhees of Napierville, Ill., Amanda Keller of Grand Rapids and Andrea Keller of Cleveland, Tenn.; three nephews, Kelby and Kody Lambka and Kyle Keller of Sand Creek.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Mabel Keller and William and Lavern Alcock. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating. Burial will follow in Weston Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Township Fire Department. Condolences may be sent online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

LARRY H. BADGER

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

BADGER, LARRY H.; a lifelong resident of Waterford; December 17, 2009; age 65. 


 


 

LEE DANIEL HODGE

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

HODGE, LEE DANIEL; age 35; February 6, 1974; to November 29, 2009. 


 


 

LINDA L. THORNTON

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

THORNTON, LINDA L.; 61, of Kingston; died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in St. Joseph Hospital, Pontiac. 


 


 

LOIS PHELPS

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

PHELPS, LOIS; age 82; of Lapeer; entered the gates of Heaven on January 20, 2010. 


 


 

LUCILLE M. MOORE

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

MOORE, LUCILLE M.; age 89; of Rochester Hills; died January 20, 2010. 


 


 

Larry J. "Bear" Roelens

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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Laurie A. Hendrick

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Laurie Hendrick

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Lawrence Thomas "Larry" Ramia

Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Lee W. Maxwell

• Lee W. Maxwell, 69, of Mt. Sinai, N.Y., formerly of Ludington, died Dec. 24, 2009....


 


 

Lenora J. VanderSlik, 60

Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:45 AM 

Lenora J. VanderSlik, 60, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. 


 


 

Leo F. Bachler

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Leona Hallman

Monday, January 18, 2010 6:39 AM 

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Leonard Martinek

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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Leonard R. Martinek

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:35 AM 

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Lila Hartman

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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Lillian Anna Mae Jones

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:43 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Lillian Anna Mae Jones, 77, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center.  She was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Jonesville to Lonnie Llewellyn and Ruth (Smith) Potts.  She was married June 22, 1952, to Paul Jones and he survives. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Jonesville Presbyterian Church.  A graduate of Jonesville High School.  She was a lifelong resident of the Jonesville area. Surviving besides her husband Paul are two daughters, Alicia (Louis) Lessard of East Lansing and Corinne (Glenn) Watson of Trevor, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Adrienne (Anthony) Miller, Ashleigh Lessard, Alexis (James) Lessard-Templin, Paul Louis Lessard, Derek Watson and Colin Watson; two great-grandchildren, Addison & Hendrick Miller; and a sister, Helen (Floyd) Bordner of Jonesville. Memorial services for Mrs. Jones will be Monday  at 11 a.m., at the Jonesville Presbyterian Church with Pastor Gary Oliver officiating.  Private family interment will take place at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jonesville Presbyterian Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Lorna Betty Lange

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Lorna Stout

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Lorna Stout Lorna Stout, age 62, of Center Line, went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2010. Cremation has taken place as to her wishes. Memorial service Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. until noon Funeral service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8150 Chapp, Warren. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated in Lorna's name to the church.


 


 

Louise Harriet Carnovale Jan. 11, 1947-Jan. 16, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:12 PM 

Louise Harriet Ryan was born on January 11, 1947 in Alpena, Michigan. 


 


 

Louise Poupard Feb. 2, 1930-Jan. 19, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:30 AM 

Louise Poupard, age 79, of Monroe, died 5:18 a.m. Tuesday in her home. She had been seriously ill for three months. 


 


 

Louise Poupard Jan. 19, 2009

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:13 PM 

Louise Poupard, 79, of Monroe died this morning at home. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. 


 


 

Lucille M. Pilon

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:15 AM 

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Lucille M. Pilon, 88, of Marinette, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Green Bay. 


 


 

Lyle Lucas

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:35 PM 

Lyle Lucas, 78 of Midland, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith- Woolever Funeral Directors. 


 


 

MARGARET G. BURNS

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:25 AM 

BURNS, MARGARET G.; of Bloomfield; January 18, 2010; age 92; born June 28, 1917 in Foley, MO. 


 


 

MICHAEL DAVID STRAHAN

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:25 AM 

STRAHAN, MICHAEL DAVID; of Waterford; January 17, 2010; age 41; born June 6, 1968 in Pontiac, MI. 


 


 

MRS. RENATE SAILER

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:25 AM 

SAILER, MRS. RENATE; age 87; of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully Monday, January 18, 2010. 


 


 

Marian Voelker

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Marilyn B. Bortles May 31, 1926-Jan. 15, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:11 PM 

Marilyn B. Bortles, age 83, of Milan, Mich. died January 15, 2010. Our very special mother joined our dad Max Bortles after passing away from heart failure while vacationing in Florida.


 


 

Mark L. Shaw, 52

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:00 AM 

Mark L. Shaw, 52, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. 


 


 

Martha "Marty" E. Schlosser

Martha "Marty" E. Schlosser, 94, of Gladwin, passed away after a long illness, on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010. 


 


 

Mary Ellen Pulaski, 68,

Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:20 AM 

Mary Ellen Pulaski, 68, of Petoskey, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. 


 


 


 


 

Maureen Mae (Wenglikowski) LeVasseur

Maureen Mae (Wenglikowski) LeVasseur, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones after a long fight with lung cancer.


 


 

McGilbray, Kelli Marie "Kelli Kell"

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Medar Joseph Backers

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Medar Joseph Backers Medar Joseph "Joe" Backers, age 82, of St. Clair Shores, Mich. Passed quietly Sunday, January 17, 2010. He was born April 27, 1927, to Irma and Theophil Backers. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Anne; dear father of Thomas (Carol) Backers, Donna (Stacey) Morris, Sheila (Bob) Baldrica, Gerald Backers, Timothy (Anna) Backers. Grandfather to Teri Jennifer (George) Meyers, Shelley (Rich) Pino, Andrea (Joe) Van Becelaere, Jaime (Michael) Krucker, Jessica McCurry, Christopher (Shannon) Gordon, Phillip Backers & great-grandfather to nine. Joe was a longtime member of AMVETS Post 57. He also enjoyed visits from family and neighbors, gardening, Hazel Park Raceway, and old movies. In his final days he was well cared for by Diana and Teri Peterson. Instate Friday 3 p.m. until the time of service 7:30 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan in lieu of flowers. Please share a memory of Joe at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Mike 'Mac' Yorks, 50

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:20 AM 

Mike "Mac" Yorks, 50, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at his home in Mancelona.


 


 

Mike J. Osak

Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Motley III, John T. "Jack" *

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Nelson "Nels" Lucas, 82

Monday, January 18, 2010 7:02 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Nelson “Nels” Lucas, age 82, a lifelong resident Holland, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Oak Crest Manor in Holland. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Beechwood Reformed Church of Holland.   Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2010, at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave, 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.


 


 

NoraLee Wilton

Monday, January 18, 2010 10:18 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

NoraLee Wilton, 81, of Onaway, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2101 at her home in Onaway.  Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.  


 


 

Norah M. Noel

Friday, January 8, 2010 8:27 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Norah M. Noel, 94, Levering passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. at the Nordman Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Bliss Missionary Church, with additional visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. The Rev. Dr. Curtis Alexander will officiate, and burial will take place in the spring at Bliss Township Cemetery. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune.


 


 

Norma Mae Lemmen *

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Olive K. Commarford Oct. 18, 1917-Jan. 18, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:31 AM 

Olive K. Commarford, age 92, of Flat Rock, died on January 18, 2010 in Monroe, Michigan. Friends may visit in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 1 to 9 p.m.


 


 

Oliver James Reau

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:15 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Oliver James Reau, age 84, of Dundee died Jan. 15, 2010, in Sebring, Fla. Oliver married Cecelia Mens in April 1945, and worked at Tecumseh Products for 40 years, retiring in 1985. He will lie in state at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Deerfield, on Friday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Capaul Funeral Home in Ida. Memorial contributions for Mr. Reau may be made to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Deerfield. Online condolences may be sent to www.capaulfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Oliver James Reau Jan. 15, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:29 AM 

Oliver James Reau, 84, of Dundee died Friday at Florida Hospital, Sebring, Fla. Arrangements by Capaul Funeral Home, Ida. Visitation is pending for Thursday.


 


 

Oscar N. Olstad *

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Other deaths

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Other deaths Pastoria Richard James, 78, of Warren, A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Warren 


 


 

PHILIP ARTHUR ZORTZ

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

ZORTZ, PHILIP ARTHUR; age 69; of Rochester Hills, January 18, 2010.


 


 

Patricia (Pat) Taylor Gentry

Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:07 PM 

Patricia (Pat) Taylor Gentry, 81, former long-time resident of Midland, will be honored at a brief memorial service in the chapel of the First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, on the occasion of the disposal of her ashes. Pat died Jan. 4, 2010, in Durham, North Caolina, where she had resided for the past nine years. She was a life member of the Girl Scouts of the USA, a professional registered parliamentarian, a member of the United Methodist Church, and a member of the PEO women's organization.


 


 

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Patricia L. Rutowski

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:18 AM 

April 15, 1925-Jan. 17, 2010 Patricia L. Rutowski, 84 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on January 17th. 


 


 

Patricia Mary Elder

Monday, January 18, 2010 6:06 PM 

Mrs. Patricia Mary Elder, 55, of Gaylord died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. 


 


 

Patricia Mary Elder, 55

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:20 AM 

Patricia Mary Elder, 55, of Gaylord, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. 


 


 

Paul J. Ossanna

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:19 AM 

IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Paul J. Ossanna, 49, of Bessemer, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Ironwood. 


 


 

Peggy Videssa Peplinski

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 AM 

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Phillip M. Graser Sr.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:23 AM 

MERCER, Wis. -- Phillip M. Graser Sr., 67, of Mercer, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at home, with his family by his side. 


 


 

ROBERT H. LOSH

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM

LOSH, ROBERT H.; age 87; of Davisburg; died Tuesday, January 19, 2010. 


 


 

Ratkowski, Albert J. *

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Raymond R. Stewart

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:35 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Raymond R. Stewart, age 67, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village. He was born Dec. 13, 1942, in Sturgis, a son to the late Paul and Mabel (Warkentine) Stewart. Raymond had lived in Colon, Mich., until 1955 when his family moved to Sturgis. He graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1960. He had been employed for Ross Labs for 19 years and he enjoyed gardening, animals, being around people, collecting antiques, and was a hard worker. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Reuben (Edna) Helmuth of LaGrange, Ind., and Mary Krugh of Howe, Ind.; four nieces and several cousins. Also a close friend, Don Dilts of LaGrange, Ind.. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Terry Krugh. According to his wishes, there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Raymond Stewart will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave, Sturgis, with The Rev. Paul Stern and Chaplain Glenn Russell, officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to Pet Haven, P.O. Box 583, Sturgis, MI 49091 or the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Hackman Family Funeral Home - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091 who is in charge of the arrangements. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.


 


 

Remi Wylin

Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Rev. William A. Bowen

Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:31 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rev. William Aiken Bowen, 84, of Monroe, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at his home. He had been in poor health since 2000 and seriously ill for five months. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the Rupp Funeral Home, Inc. A memorial service will be on Friday at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Rev. Nancy Carle pastor of the church will officiate and Rev. James Jacobs will assist. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Sturgis. Born June 7, 1925, in Royal Oak; he was the son of William and Ruth (Aiken) Bowen. He married Roberta K. Brumbaugh on Aug. 31, 1970, at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. Rev. Bowen was a graduate of Royal Oak High School, Alma College and McCormick Theological Seminary. He served in the United States Navy from July 1, 1943 to Nov. 15, 1945. A former member of Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Alma College Representative to the Maumee Valley Presbytery, Council of Churches, Maumee Valley Presbytery and a volunteer with Mercy Memorial Hospice. He served as pastor at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, First Presbyterian Church, Loveland, Ohio, Walnut Hills First Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, (where he also taught New Testament Literature at University of Cincinnati), First Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ohio, First Presbyterian Church, Sturgis, St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church, Utica, Mich., First Presbyterian Church, Omro, Wisc., and First Presbyterian Church Monroe from which he retired in 1991. Surviving are his wife, Roberta; children, Kathleen Bowen of Riverside, Calif., David Bowen of Phoenix, Amy (Stephen) Pace, of Monroe, Phillip (Tammy) Bowen of Toledo, Emily (Bryan) Sears of Baltimore; grandchildren, Andrew Bowen, Jarod Bowen, Rachel Pace, Rebecca Pace and William Sears. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard; brother, Ronald; and sister, Betty. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Monroe County Humane Society, Mercy Memorial Hospice or First Presbyterian Church of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.  


 


 

Rev. William Aiken Bowen June 7, 1925 -Jan. 19, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:33 AM 

Rev. William Aiken Bowen, 84, of Monroe died at 1:22 a.m. Tuesday in his home. He had been in poor health since 2000 and seriously ill for five months.


 


 

Richard Allen Zavitz

Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:09 AM 

Richard Allen Zavitz Richard Allen Zavitz, age 79, a resident of Chesterfield Township for five years, and formerly a longtime resident of Macomb Township, died January 19, 2010. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Chrysler Corporation. He loved to camp and liked to repair and tinker with cars. He was a loyal member of his church and loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth. Father of Linda Zavitz and Kimberly (Andy) Micham; grandsons, Harold Andrew Love III and Richard Johnathon Love. A Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon at the Bethany Church of God, 11600 Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Contributions maybe sent to the church. Arrangements by the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home.


 


 

Richard P. Niedbalski

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:34 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard Paul Niedbalski, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at his home. He was born in Terra Haute, Ind., on Sept. 5, 1937,  the son of Eugene  and Clara (Klosowski) Niedbalski. In 1955, Richard graduated from St. Joseph High School in South Bend. He served in the U.S. Navy. On July 5, 1975, Richard married Lois Ann Purta in South Bend. She preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 1999.  Richard retired from Challenger Company Elkhart, Ind., and previously worked at D&J Body Shop, Nemeth’s Body Shop, and Mersits, all in South Bend. Richard enjoyed vacationing in the Upper Peninsula and also loved restoring cars. He was a member of the America Legion #73, in Sturgis and the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving Richard are his daughters, Marilyn Kaye (John) Lalonde of Granger, Ind., Nanette (William) Esler of Niles, and Deanna Hanks of Mishawaka, Ind.; sons Michael (Julie) Niedbalski of Bremen, Ind., and Rick (Sarah) Niedbalski of South Bend, Ind.; and stepson Raymond (Tammy) Sheneman of Niles.  Also surviving are his 15 grandchildren, Jennifer, Tanya, Adam, Heather, Maya, Erin, Keri, Lucas, Karissa, Mitchell, Margaret, James, Kyle, Anthony and Shaun and three great-grandchildren, Izabelle, Christopher and Jesse. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Niedbalski, and stepson David Sheneman. Relatives and friends will be received Tuesday from  6-8 p.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at  10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in White Pigeon with Father Richard Altine officiating. Interment will be at Constantine Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Sturgis Hospice. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

Richard W. Mattis

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:36 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Richard W. Mattis, also known as “Nip” and “Dick,” age 87, passed away Jan. 17, 2010. Richard was born March 21, 1922, in Tipton, Mich., the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Soper) Mattis. On Nov. 10, 1945, he married Doris Rieve. She preceded him in death Oct. 29, 2006. A lifelong resident of Birdsall and Sand Lake, he commuted to the Palmetto, Fla., area for winters in retirement. He was an Adrian High School graduate and served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II.  Richard loved to play golf, cards and fish, as well as fix up and tinker. He was an artist and Master at whittling many intricate figures, and taught new whittlers the “trade.” Richard is survived by his sons, Larry (Rae Lynne) Mattis of Lillburn, Ga., and Dale (Barbara) Mattis of Huntington Beach, Calif.;  daughter, Laura Mattis of Onsted, Mich.; daughter-in-law, Jeanne Mattis of Marshall; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis, and wife, Doris. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Russell Rieve officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers, the children have asked that contributions be made to a charily of your choice in Richard’s name. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Rita Jean (Dunham) Coss

Monday, January 18, 2010 12:30 AM 

AGUILA, Ariz. -- Rita Jean (Dunham) Coss of Florissant, Colo., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Aguila. 


 


 

Robert "Bio Bob" Collins

Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Robert C. Rock

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Robert F. Myers

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:48 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert F. Myers, 82, of Waldron passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 2010, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Ohio. He was born Feb. 1, 1927, to the late Floyd F. and Huldah (Basinger) Myers. Robert married Joyce Gottschalk on July 14, 1951, in Angola, Ind., and she survives. Robert was a lifelong farmer and a past laborer and member of the Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church since 1955. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he dearly loved. Surviving Robert besides his wife, Joyce, are two sons, Dave (Viki) Myers and Steve (Darlene) Myers all of Waldron; one brother, Oakley Myers of Waldron; six grandchildren, Rob, Jen, Andy, Adam, Shelby, and Sean; and seven great-grandchildren, Brody, Paige, Brianna, Dakota, Christian, Ryan, and Autumn. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Rolland, Darrell, and Francis; and a sister-in-law, Marian Myers. A funeral service for Robert Myers will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church in rural Archbold with James Basinger and Mark Bankert officiating.  Interment will follow at Lauber Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for visitation at the Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel in Fayette on Monday from 5-8 p.m., and Tuesday from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite Church. Family and friends can view Robert’s obituary and send condolences to his family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


 


 

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Robert G. Waffle

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:49 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert G. Waffle, 79, of Burlington, died Jan. 15, 2010. in Battle Creek. He was born Nov. 17, 1930 in Tekonsha to Ernest L. and Dorothy (Aldrich) Waffle. He lived and farmed in the Tekonsha area all his life. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict in a military police unit. He  served as a trustee and board member of the Tekonsha Township Board of Review and Zoning Board for several years and was a member of the Tekonsha Historical Society. He is survived by a special friend Glenna McCreery; his children and stepchildren, Kathy (Russ) Shamplo of Pittsford, Sid Waffle of Battle Creek, Marie (Thom) Hood of Battle Creek, Julie (Robert) Sizemore of Burlington, Pamela (Steve) Citowitz of Indianapolis, and Patricia (Doug) Howard of London, Ky.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren, a brother Ernie (Billie) Waffle and sisters Doris King and Vicki Enright, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Richard and Carl (Spark) Waffle and a stepson Walt Waffle. Bob raised Limousin cattle and belonged to the Michigan Limousin Assoc. and the North American Limousin Foundation. He was a former Grand Marshall of the Memorial Day Parade, was very active in community affairs, enjoyed hunting for many years with the Cliff Doolittle family in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and watching his grandchildren participate in 4-H activities. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Putnam’s of Tekonsha. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Union Church United Church of Christ with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Mr. Reid Waffle and Pastor Barbara Pryor will officiate with burial in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tekonsha Historical Society. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com 


 


 

Robert P. Mero

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Robert P. Mero, age 82, of Hudson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at his home. He was born June 20, 1927, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, to Ean and Mary (Ridky) Mero. On Sept. 14, 1957, he married Helen Young in Livonia, Mich., and she survives. He was employed by Awrey Bakeries until his retirement in June 1984. He was a member of the Morenci Bible Fellowship, where he served on the Board of Deacons. He raised fancy show pigeons and was a member of several pigeon clubs. He enjoyed hunting and he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family and his church family. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by two sons, Dale (Rita) Mero of Marlette, Mich., and Steven Mero of Grand Rapids, Minn.; two daughters, Deb (Andrew) Morse of Berkley, Mich., and Lori (Randy) Tate of Jackson, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; an adopted son, Bill Sleeper of Warren, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Thomas, Austin and Raymond. Funeral services for Bob will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. James Yatzek officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Laban Ministries International, P.O. Box 251, Taylor, MI 48180. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.


 


 

Robert Warren "Bob" Gillett II

Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:46 AM 

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Ronald A. Page

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Ronald E. Selin

Monday, January 18, 2010 12:29 AM 

BESSEMER, Mich. -- Ronald E. Selin, 71, of Bessemer, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at his home. 


 


 

Ronald W. Marotzke

Saturday, January 16, 2010 6:24 AM 

Ronald W. Marotzke, 76, of Freeland, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at his home after a lengthy illness. 


 


 

Rosalie Fitzpatrick, 71

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:15 AM 

Rosalie Fitzpatrick, 71, of Melrose Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 19, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.


 


 

Rose Turner, 84

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:26 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Rose Turner, 84, of Hudsonville, formerly of Holland, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Jenison Bible Church. Visiting is 2 to 4 and  7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Cook Funeral Home, Grandville, (west building) 4235 Prairie St. SW.  


 


 

Ruby E. Bok

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ruby E. Bok, 90, of Camden, passed away Saturday at Tendercare Health Center in Adrian. Funeral arrangements are pending at the George White Funeral Home, Reading.


 


 

Ruth A. Waterman

• Ruth A. Waterman, 90, of Ludington, died today, Jan. 19. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....


 


 

Ruth E. Pitts

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Ruth E. Pitts, 86, of Coldwater, died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, just three days after the passing of her husband, Raymond E. Pitts. A private family service will be held today. Arrangements are being cared for by the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Interment of ashes will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.


 


 

Ruth Geraldine Cosier, 89

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:35 AM 

Ruth Geraldine Cosier, 89, of Boyne City, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids.


 


 

Ruth Helene Stahl March 20, 1927-Jan. 18, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:31 AM 

Ruth Helene Stahl, 82 yrs, of Monroe, died Monday evening at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. 


 


 

SALLY K. STOKES

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

STOKES, SALLY K.; of Waterford; died January 19, 2010; at 51 years of age. 


 


 

Saginaw County death notice

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:15 PM

Beatrice M. Rivera, 81, of Saginaw, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. at her home with her family by her side. Deisler Funeral Home. 


 


 

Salvan, Diana Faye *

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Sandra Rybicki

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Sanford Young Carson

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:35 AM 

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Scott Anthony Gorman

Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:07 PM 

Scott Anthony Gorman, 55, of Midland, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at his home. He was born March 4, 1954, in Bay City, son of the late John and Janet (Dore) Gorman, and was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School in Bay City. On March 2, 1976, he married the former Mitzi Hickerson in Encinitas, Calif., who survives him.


 


 

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Sharon I. Kinnunen

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:21 AM 

HURLEY, Wis. -- Sharon I. Kinnunen, 71, of 11550 N. County Road C, Hurley, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Hurley, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.


 


 

Sharon L. Sargent

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Sharron M. Hintz

Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:37 AM 

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Sheryl Lynn Pawlak

Friday, January 15, 2010 8:40 AM 

Very early on New Years Day 2010, Sheryl went to be with her Lord.


 


 

Shirley B. Houttekier

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:16 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Shirley B. Houttekier, age 90, of Jasper passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born Dec. 25, 1919, in Adrian, the daughter of Merle and Gertrude (Hagen) Bailey. She graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1937. On Jan. 14, 1939, Shirley married George Houttekier in Angola, Ind. George and Shirley celebrated 45 years of marriage prior to his death in 1983. Shirley worked as a nurse’s aide at Hawley’s Nursing Home and Dusseau’s Nursing Home in Morenci where she retired in 1978. She was a faithful member of the Adrian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Shirley truly loved being a caregiver, a homemaker and a gardener. She was a great mother and a devoted grandmother who treasured time spent with her family. She was a favorite babysitter for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her children, Hilda (Jerry) Cool of Jasper, Dwight (Patricia) Houttekier of Morenci and Morris (Bonnie Pizio) Houttekier of Tecumseh; 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Paul Houttekier; brother, Stanley Bailey; sister, Frederika Bailey in infancy; grandson, Richard Paul Jones; daughter-in-law, Carol Urbancik; and grandson-in-law, Jeffrey Jones. The funeral service for Shirley will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Wagley Funeral Home with Floyd Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to Shirley’s family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Shirley Hall Jan. 19, 2009

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:12 PM 

Shirley Hall, 73, of Toledo died this morning at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. 


 


 

Sidney Tomasiewicz

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Stephen J. Fiers

Monday, January 18, 2010 11:22 AM 

Stephen J. Fiers, 26, of Midland, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors. 


 


 

Stephen Joel Fiers

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:35 PM 

Stephen Joel Fiers, 26, of Midland, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at his home. 


 


 

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Susan C. Seiler

Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Susan C. Seiler, 70, of Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Coldwater, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 with her children by her side after a short but strong fight with cancer. Susan was born on June 17, 1939 in Camden to Muriel (Dexter)Collins and Donald Collins. Susan was a lifelong resident of Coldwater until 1993 when she moved to Mesa, Ariz., where she lived out her remaining years. Susan had many jobs while in Coldwater, but loved her job the most at Pizza Hut delivering pizzas. Susan loved to go to the beach with her children and loved to lay in the warm sun and read. She also loved to drive and listen to music and she loved to listen to the Detroit Tigers on the radio. Susan loved to go with friends to the Redwood Lounge and dance. She loved to knit and do latch hook in her spare time and read newspapers and magazines. Susan was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that will be missed severely by her family. Susan left behind brother Larry and wife Louise Collins of Coldwater and sister Mary and husband Wayne Chandler of Illinois, daughter Donna (Seiler) Smyers of Arizona, son John and wife Sherri Seiler of Arizona, son Scott Seiler of Arizona, son Nick and wife Becky Seiler of Coldwater, grandchildren Travis, Trevor, Troy, Taylor, Gabrielle, Greg, Zach, Alex, Debbie and husband Steven Randolph, and great grandchildren Anastasia, Evangeline and Luke Randolph. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services for Susan will be held at Coldwater Community of Christ, 186 W. State, Coldwater, on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m.


 


 

Susan K. Fitzgerald Beck

Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:43 AM 

PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- Susan K. Fitzgerald Beck, of Palatine, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, in Park Ridge.


 


 

THELMA J. SHEMWELL

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:25 AM 

SHEMWELL, THELMA J.; of Lake Orion; went home to meet our Lord on January 17, 2010; age 77. 


 


 

THOMAS M. STESNEY

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:08 AM 

STESNEY, THOMAS M.; of Clarkston, formerly of Royal Oak; January 10, 2010; age 61.


 


 

Tadeusz Chruscielski "Tad" *

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Thomas Gannon Jan. 19, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:34 AM 

Thomas Gannon, 75, of Temperance died Tuesday in his home. Arrangements by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, Temperance.


 


 

Ula L. Gustke

Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:46 AM 

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Verna L. Luttrell Jan. 15, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:29 AM 

Verna L. Luttrell, 83, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at the Marwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Port Huron, MI.


 


 

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Virginia Lee Turnwald

Thursday, January 21, 2010 10:14 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Virginia Lee Turnwald, 78, of Sarasota, Fla., died Jan. 18, 2010. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Chuck; children, Thomas Turnwald of Bradenton Fla., Michael Turnwald of Southlake, Texas, Ann Turnwald Forrister of Adrian, Mich., David Turnwald of Allen Park Mich., and Carol Turnwald Grant of Myakka City, Fla.; a sister, Martha Boitos of Livonia, Mich.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was born in Dearborn, Mich., was a graduate of Siena Heights University in Adrian and worked as a learning disabled teacher in Sarasota at the Church of the Incarnation, Gulf Gate and Wilkinson Schools.  A memorial mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be accepted by St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231.


 


 

Vitale, Barbara L.

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Walker, Bonnie J.

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Walter, Shirley Marie (Schubel)

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William F. Spinner, 68

Friday, January 15, 2010 8:50 AM 

William F. Spinner, 68, of Boyne City, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital of a pulmonary embolus.


 


 

William H. White

Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:32 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

William H. White, age 88, of Marion, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in the company of his family while at his daughters home in Fremont, Ind.  He was born in Sturgis on June 21, 1921, a son of John Alexander and Elizabeth Ann (Frain) White. William served his country in the U.S. Army.  On May 7, 1944 he married Emma P. Bupp in Sturgis, she preceded him in death on July 25, 2003.  William worked as a truck driver at Copeland Refrigeration in Sydney, Ohio, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and living life to its fullest. Surviving William are his daughters, Carol (Larry) Crapo of Constantine, Linda (Don) Hostetler of Sturgis, Lana (Louie) Lee of Fremont, Ind., Cathy (Gale) Daniels of Sturgis,  Penny  White of Vicksburg, Connie (Bill) McDaniel of Constantine, Bonnie Stump of Constantine; and sons  Dick (BJ) White of White Pigeon, DW (Dolores) White of Burr Oak, and Dale White of Sturgis. Also surviving are his 41 grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three sisters, Katherine Nichols, Viola (White) Lucille Dunkle; three brothers, Walter White, Louis White and Charles White; daughter-in-law, Alberta White; grandson, David Keith Crapo; and his beloved dog Fluffer. Relatives and friends will be received Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at  the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday.  Interment will be in the Constantine Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to  St. Joseph County Relay for Life. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

William Howard Carlson *

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William M. "Bill" Adams

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:37 AM 

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William Petrovish Jan. 19, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:32 AM 

William Petrovish, 91, of Monroe, died Tuesday at his home. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee.


 


 

Willie Fred Caldwell "Mr. Fix It"

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:25 AM 

In Loving Memory of Willie Fred Caldwell "Mr. Fix It" March 13, 1952 ~ Jan. 20, 2009 It seems like only yesterday, yet it's one year ago today, that the Lord unexpectedly called you home.


 


 

Wilma L. Newman (Wolf) *

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Zelma Marie Payne

Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:18 AM 

July 4, 1923-Jan. 19, 2010 Zelma M. Payne, age 86, of Alma, formerly of Ithaca, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center. 

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