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83, of Grand Ledge, died Friday. Services 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary Catholic Church, Westphalia. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 12:01 AM |
Beatrice J. Hummel Beatrice J. Hummel, age 90, of Shelby Township, died May 2, 2010, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Beatrice was born June 7, 1919, in Waldenburg, a daughter of E. Fred and Flora (nee Posner) Techel. Surviving are her daughters, Marie Rosso and Shirley (Walter) Spring, both of Shelby Township; grandchildren, Daryl Rosso and Melissa (Andrew) Bardecki; great-granddaughter, Keeleigh; brothers, Fredrick (Barbara) Techel and Ivan (Geraldine) Techel. Beatrice was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; son-in-law, David Rosso; and sisters, Ada Techel, Donna Berghoefer and Wilma Eschenburg. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Immanuel Lutheran Worship Center, 47120 Romeo Plank, Macomb. Burial in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township. Visitation on Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. at Hauss Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank (north of 21 Mile Rd.), Macomb and at church Thursday, 10-11 a.m. www.haussfuneralhomes.com |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 1:12 AM |
SNYDER, CLEO (SPENCE); of Wixom; May 2, 2010; age 92. |
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Cecelia M. Przybycin Cecelia M. Przybycin (nee Rusek) (Prinz), age 92, resident of Sterling Heights for 35 years, born September 12, 1917 in Detroit, MI, died May 3, 2010 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Predeceased by Jennie Chester) Waszkiewicz, Chester (Shirley) Rusek, Lillian (Edward) Tyranski. Survived by many-many nieces & nephews and many-many great nieces & nephews. Cecelia was a retired piano teacher and was a member of Daughters of Isabella, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Christian Women of St. Bartholomew Church in Detroit, Warren Polka Boosters. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors Inc., 3801 18 Mile Road (N.W. Corner of 18 & Ryan). Mass of the Christian Burial, Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. Mrs. Przybycin will lie instate at church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 2:09 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Charles E. Worachek, 56, of Ewen, died on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 5:59 AM |
Nov. 5, 1974 - May 3, 2010 Charlton Glenn "Chuck" Breen, aged 35, born on Nov 5, 1974, passed away from Melanoma Cancer at the home of his parents in Coopersville on May 3, 2010. |
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Clifton G. Rasey, 76, of Bronson, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Laurels of Coldwater. The funeral service will be Friday, May 7, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Tim Wheaton officiating. Interment will follow at Knauss Cemetery in Kinderhoook Twp. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Clifton was born May 20, 1933 in Ovid Twp. To Glenn and Versa (Smith) Rasey. Mr. Rasey was a lifelong resident of Branch County. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1951 and served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean War. Following his military career, Clifton hauled milk for Pet Milk Co. in Angola, Ind. until opening his own business, “Rasey Lime Supply,” hauling lime and corn for many local farmers for many years until his retirement. Clifton had formerly been an active member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Angola. He enjoyed watching sports on television and loved to play pool, cards, golf and go fishing. Clifton is survived by his sister Edna Wheaton of Bronson, five nephews, one niece, 17 great nieces and nephews and 15 great, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Donald Rasey. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. |
Conover Eugene Wilkinson, beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, and friend, died peacefully, following a stroke, with his family by his side on March 24, 2010. Conover was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 23, 1927, to Eugene B. Wilkinson and Leona Moore Wilkinson. |
Friday, April 30, 2010 10:54 AM |
David A. Armour of Grove City, Pa., historian, author and former administrator for the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, succumbed to cancer April 28, 2010, at the age of 72. |
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David A. Moyer, 68, of Acworth, Ga., died Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Services were held Friday, April 16, 2010 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Ga. with Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Moyer retired as First Vice President of Sun Trust Banks, Inc., after 30 years of service. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Ga. He was a loving husband — married to his devoted wife Scarlette for 46 years, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife Scarlette Moyer of Acworth, Ga., daughter Stephanie Wagner and husband David of Woodstock, brother Don Moyer and wife Paula of Charlotte, N.C. and grandsons Nickolas and Dylan Wagner. David graduated from Coldwater High School in 1959. He spent three years in the U.S. Navy after graduation. Other relations and friends are the Fillmore family (Mike, Jim, Bob and Ella), the Parshall family (Connie, Doug, Deanna and Cathy), John and Marion McCurley, Ron of Bronson, Don of New Orleans, La. and the Colvin family (Harold, Dena, Judy, Shirley, Joyce, Norma and Norihe). Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation — Atlanta Branch, 2970 Peachtree Road, Suite 209, Atlanta, Ga., 30305. |
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David A. Armour, 72, of Grove City, Pa., Historian, Author and former Administrator for the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, succumbed to cancer April 28, 2010. Visitation will be at the family home, 432 West Washington Blvd., Grove City, from 3-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 2, with a memorial service Monday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church. A memorial service also will be held Wednesday, May 5, at 4 p.m. River Terrace Church in East Lansing. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune.   |
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David John Yoder, 52, passed away Oct. 7, 2009. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich. A Celebration of Life luncheon in memory of David will be held immediately following the service at the American Legion, 1125 Columbia Ave. E., Battle Creek, Mich. |
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Mr. Don R. De Jonge, age 86, of Spring Lake, died Friday, April 30, 2010. He was born October 10, 1923, in Grand Haven to Benjamin and Cornelia (DeCatur) De Jonge. Services will take place 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ (9 South 8th Avenue) with Rev. Donald Wood officiating. Interment will take place in Lake Forest Cemetery. www.vbkfuneralhome.com The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of 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. |
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Donald E. Cade, 78, of Kinderhook Township, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor David Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Knauss Cemetery in Kinderhook Township. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010 from 2-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Donald was born Aug. 24, 1931 in Trenton to Leland and Mary (LaPointe) Cade. He married Ilene Brickey on May 19, 1951 in Wyandotte. She preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2003. Donald attended Lincoln Park High School in Lincoln Park. Mr. Cade relocated to the Branch County area from Southgate in 1974. He owned and operated Cade’s Excavating & Sanitation for 20 years and also developed and operated Cades Cove Campground in Kinderhook. After retiring in 1986, Mr. Cade enjoyed spending his winters in Arizona. He also enjoyed traveling and hunting throughout Alaska. Donald is survived by his sons Rocky Cade of Coldwater, Mark Cade of Indiana and James (Tracey) Cade of Canton, his daughters Terry (Ken) Litten of Dearborn Heights and Linda (Ron) Ferguson of Atlanta, his brothers Ray (Beverly) Cade of Dearborn Heights and Tom (Natalie) Cade of Trenton, his sisters Janet (Greeley) Duncan of Trenton, Claudia (Raymond) Garrison of Woodhaven and Juanita Hubbard of San Jacinto, Calif., nine grandchildren and 15 great grand children. In addition to his wife Ilene, he was preceded in death by his son Donald E. Cade in 1981, his brothers Calvin, Richard, Albert, and Alfred Cade and his sisters Alva Jean Cade and Wanda Cade. Memorials may be directed to Pines Senior Respite Services. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family online guestbook. |
Monday, May 3, 2010 4:00 PM |
Donald Frank Horst, 47, of Harbor Springs, passed away unexpectedly May 1, 2010. |
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Feb. 9, 1919 - April 30, 2010 Donna M. Prowdley, age 91, of St. Louis, MI, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 in Rockledge, FL. |
Monday, May 3, 2010 11:56 PM |
Donnajo Coluzzi Donnajo Coluzzi of Sterling Heights passed away May 2, 2010, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Twp. Beloved wife of Alexander N. Coluzzi. Dear mother of Steven (Sue) Smith, Terri (John) Elias, Michelle (Otis) Ericson. Loving grandmother of Bryan, Gina, Danielle, David, Stephanie and Alexis. Loving great-grandmother of Miabella, Kaleb and Rylee. Dear sister of Joyce (Dale) Siebert. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Mrs. Coluzzi will lie instate on Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Road, Utica from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass. Memorials suggested to The Capuchins. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
Dorothy 'Dot' (Buchko) Souther Saturday, May 1, 2010 2:01 AM |
BREVARD, N.C. -- A longtime Brevard resident, Dorothy "Dot" (Buchko) Souther, 84, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Kingsbridge House in Brevard. |
Dr. Frederick 'Fritz' C. Schwartz Thursday, April 29, 2010 8:03 AM |
Dr. Frederick "Fritz" C. Schwartz, a loving father, physician and friend to all, of Brutus, Mich., passed away at Bay Bluffs medical care facility in Harbor Springs on April 28, 2010. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. The Rev. James Pollard will officiate. A private family burial is being arranged at the Church of Transfiguration cemetery in Indian River, Mich., next to his beloved wife, Jane. |
Dr. Ralph J. Spagnuolo Delta Township Dr. Ralph J. Spagnuolo loved the practice of optometry and was a generous and compassionate man. His patients appreciated his conscientious care and would comment that he would spend extra time in caring for their health and eye care. Some would say that Dr. Spagnuolo had the compassion and patience of the Job in the Old Testament. Dr. Spagnuolo was born May 7, 1930 in Caro, Michigan. His deep compassion and humility was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing him as a patient or friend. He was raised in Lake Odessa, Michigan and graduated from Midland High School. Dr. Spagnuolo attended Central Michigan University for three years and received his B.S. Degree in Biological Science and Mathematics from Michigan State University. While at Northern Illinois College of Optometry, he received a B.S. Degree in Optometry. He completed his Optometry training and received his O.D. Degree (Doctor of Optometry) at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. His postgraduate study was at Indiana University and Ferris State University. Dr. Spagnuolo served as Co-Chairperson of the Michigan Optometric Association Building Committee and was one of the founders of the Central Michigan Optometric Center for Needy Patients. He was a supporter of the Catholic Education Foundation and he started the Thomasina Spagnuolo Fund for eye care of Needy Children. While at Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Spagnuolo was a member of the Tomb and Key National Honorary Scholastic Fraternity, and a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Society. He held the office of Vice-President as well Treasurer of the Omega Delta National Optometric Fraternity and was also Vice-President of the junior class and Vice-President of the Student Council. Dr. Spagnuolo was an officer of the Central Michigan Optometric Society and a past member of the Michigan and American Optometric Association. He also was a former member of the Lansing Lions Club. Dr. Spagnuolo practiced optometry for 38 years. In 1995, he quit his practice in order to take care of his parents, John and Thomasina Spagnuolo. His father passed away in 1997 at the age of 95 and his mother in 1998 at the age of 94 years. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul. He was a supporter of Saint Gerard Catholic Parish. In his spare time, Ralph enjoyed bicycling at his home at Houghton Lake, Michigan, as well as downhill snow skiing, volleyball, bowling, and golfing. He was divorced from Rose Ann Spadafore. Surviving are his sister-in-law, Mrs. Doris Spagnuolo; Long time friends and helpers, Janet K. Eichorn, and Brad M. Marble; niece, Lou Ann (Edward) Heitzman; nephew, John; great-nephew, Paul (Erika) Mills and their children, Taylor and Jacob. Visitation is from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Funeral Liturgy will be 11:00 a.m.. Wednesday, May 5, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow, Lansing, with Fr. John P. Klein presiding. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at church. Rite of committal Deepdale Memorial Park Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to the Thomasina Spagnuolo Fund for eye care of Needy Children. Friends may visit the guest book at |
Thursday, April 29, 2010 8:01 AM |
Duane L. Herriman, 72, of Alanson, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at his home. |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 1:12 AM |
BARNEY, ELEANOR M.; age 98; of Pontiac; May 2, 2010. |
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Eleanor M. Barney Eleanor M. Barney, age 98, of Pontiac, died May 2, 2010. Loving wife of the late Norbert for 53 years. Dear mother of Ronald (Estelle), Dennis (Linda), and the late James Barney. Also survived by nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Elizabeth. Funeral service Thursday, April 6, 2010, 10 a.m. at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Road, Orion. The family will receive friends Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Suggested memorials to Crittenton Hospital, Rehabilitation Department, Rochester. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com. |
Eleanor M. Huffman Age 83, beloved wife of the late Clarence, loving mother of Joyce, Michael (Lynn) Huffman and the late Marie McLachlan, grandmother of 4, great grandmother of 6, sister of Evelyn Zickes, Doreen (Ralph) Travise and the late Benedict Janas, daughter of the late Ben and Jennie Janas. Visitations 6-8p.m.Wednesday at David Bogner Family Funeral Home 36625 Center Ridge Road N. Ridgeville, OH where a prayer service will be 9:30 AM Thursday. A 10 a.m. Mass will follow at St. Julie Billiart Church, 5500 Lear Nagle Road N. Ridgeville. Private interment will take place in Florida National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to, 10501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit |
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Elizabeth (Liz) Lighthall, 73, of Adrian Township went to be with her Lord on April 28, 2010. She had recently been a patient of the Provincial House Medical Care Facility in Adrian.   She was born June 6, 1936, in Johnson City, Tenn., the daughter of Elmer and Effie (Cantor) Pickering. Liz was a 1954 graduate of Adrian High School. On June 2, 1956, she married Ronald Lighthall in Adrian.   In her early years she worked as a secretary for McKinley Elementary School. Later she joined her husband as an agent for the Lighthall Insurance Agency for Farm Bureau Insurance. She earned the insurance designation of LUTCF. Liz was an active member of Adrian First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 275. She loved cooking, reading, taking walks, visiting shut-ins and traveling. She is survived by her husband, Ronald, and her sisters, Gail (Don) Dunn of Adrian and Carol Benjamin of Saline. In addition, survivors include Liz’s children, Lisa Johnson of Alachua, Fla., and Randy (Chrissy) Lighthall of Adrian; her grandchildren, Amber Lighthall of Adrian and Jennifer (Shane) Parker of Adrian; and her great-grandchildren, Ariel, Ellectra and Gage Parker of Adrian, whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Harold Wayne Pickering. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on May 8, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the (former) First Baptist Church of Adrian. Pastor Geoffery Koglin will be officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. |
108, of Lansing, retired Maple Grove Resort (Gaylord) owner/operator, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Delta Township. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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Emil Plath Jr. "Moe" age 82 of Rogers City, passed away April 29, 2010 at his home in Orlando, Fla. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Friday, May 7, from 9 a.m. through time of funeral at 11 a.m., with Pastor Bud Smith officiating. Rogers City VFW Post No. 607 will accord military honors during graveside services at Memorial Park Cemetery, a luncheon will follow at the Rogers City Knights of Columbus Hall. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
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Ernestine Klippel, 85, of Holland, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Oak Crest Manor of Holland. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com |
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Evangeline E. DeKeyser, age 94, of Davison, died May 2, 2010, at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility, Suncrest. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Christian Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. A Rosary will be prayed 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. On Thursday, there will be visitation at the church for one hour prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Suncrest. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com. 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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HURLEY, Wis. -- Evelyn M. Aho, 72, of 14234 N. Church St., Saxon, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Hurley. |
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WAARA, FAYE "GRANNY"; of Harvey, MI; 86; |
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WYNN, FRANKLIN D. "FRANK"; of Waterford; May 2, 2010; age 73. |
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Dec. 27, 1920 - May 3, 2010 Floyd McConkie age 89, of Alma, passed away Monday, March 3, 2010 at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis. |
77, of Haslett, Catholic priest, died Monday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
Monday, May 3, 2010 6:20 AM |
WOOD, GERTRUDE G.; of Waterford; May 1, 2010; age 89. |
55, of St. Johns, auto fabrication craftsman, died Saturday. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
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94, of DeWitt, died Saturday. Services noon today at Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. |
George Arthur Shultz DeWitt Age 94, passed away on May 1, 2010. He was born on September 22, 1915 to Arthur and Bertha Shultz in Riley Township. He lost both parents when he was child and then made his home at Byron and Minnie Palmer's. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns and a member of the DeWitt Masonic Lodge. George was employed at General Motors and was a lifelong independent farmer. He and his wife Ruth were married in August of 1936 and together they shared 64 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in 2000. George was also preceded in death by his second wife, Betty Shultz. He is survived by a daughter, Beverly (Gerald) Selden and four grandchildren Scott (Teri) Selden, Tracy Selden, Kim (Michael) Chaffee and Kerrie (Jim) Kraft; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted by Pastor Daniel Stemen at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. Interment will be in DeWitt Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral on Tuesday. Online condolences may be made at |
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A graveside service for Gerald J. Cesario is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, 1291 Wolf Creek Highway, Adrian, followed by a luncheon at Addison United Church. |
Friday, April 30, 2010 10:50 AM |
Harold A. Manley, 87, of Eastport, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at his home. |
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Helen C. Nehrenberg Helen C. (nee Campbell, Spranger) Nehrenberg, age 100, of Richmond, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, in her home. Mrs. Nehrenberg was born July 2, 1909 in Hamtramck Township, Mich. to the late Alexander and Helen (Brinkmann) Campbell. She married Edward Spranger in November 1935. Mr. Spranger died August 1937. She married Walter Nehrenberg in Centerline, Mich. on September 1, 1949. Mr. Nehrenberg died December 1, 2001. Helen was a longtime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond and member of the Altar Sodality and Council of Catholic Women. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and traveling. A major highlight of her life was celebrating her 100th birthday with many friends and family. She is survived by her children, Dorothy Meerschaert of East Lansing, Tom Stano of Sun City, Ariz., and Helen Kaczperski of Richmond; siblings, Norman (Audry) Campbell of New Baltimore and Rita Purdon of Almont; grandchildren, Michael (Kathy) Meerschaert, Mark (Carmen) Meerschaert, Tom (Mary) Meerschaert, Gary (Terrie) Meerschaert, Wally (Amalin) Meerschaert, Carol Meerschaert and Kevin Meerschaert, Joann (Neal) Voelz, Mitch (Elaine) Perliss, Nancy (Len) Boils, Joann (Rick) Whitlow, Rick (Sheri) Nehrenberg and Steve (Greta) Nehrenburg, Thomas Stano, Patrick Stano, and Andy (Trish) Stano, Roseann (George) Major, Susan (Thomas) Greco, Marilyn (Bill) Gill, Helane (Robert) Starlin, Joseph (Kris) Folske, Edward Folske, Robert Kaczperski and Peter (Karen) Folske, forty-four great-grandchildren and sixteen great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands, Helen was preceded in death by her son, Donald Nehrenberg in 2000 and nine siblings. Visiting will be on Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Scripture Service in Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond and Wednesday, 10:00 to 10:30 in the church. A Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. in St. Augustine Catholic Church. Reverend Joseph Plawecki, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Augustine Church or the Mercy Hospice in Port Huron. For condolences and messages of sympathy visit RewaltFunerealHome.com |
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Helen Jarrett, 79, of Holland, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, at her home. Services are 1p.m. Thursday at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Restlawn Memorial Gardens  www.lifestorynet.com |
Sunday, May 2, 2010 12:27 AM |
Hevodio R. Garcia, 78, of Monroe died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday at Aberdeen Nursing Home, Trenton. Arrangements are pending at Bacarella Funeral Home. |
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Ivan Lawrence "Larry" Osborn Ashley Age 96, died Monday, May 3, 2010 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, Elsie MI, on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jon Pohl will officiate, and burial will follow at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 2-8 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Larry was born on October 24, 1913 in Lansing, Michigan to John Homer and Iva Lynne Osborn. He graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1932. Larry farmed with his parents in Holt, MI, and worked in a factory until 1939 when he opened Osborn's Market in Ashley, MI, which he continued to operate until 1972. He married Margaret Denovich in 1942 and they had five children together. He served in the United States Army 1942-1945. In 1956 he purchased a farm in Ashley, MI, where he was able, once again, to enjoy his love of farming. Larry operated a dairy farm from 1957 until 1987 and then continued to raise feeder cattle and cash crops with his son David. Larry married Kay Mead in 1973 and increased his family with 2 stepchildren. He was a former member of the Ashley Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, Ashley Village Council, and Gratiot County Sheriff's Posse. Larry was a kind and generous person, full of love and life. He possessed a great sense of humor and an even greater gift of gab. He had a passion for quarter horses and anything to do with horses. Larry enjoyed traveling the Western states to deepen his understanding and love of American Indian culture. Larry also enjoyed farming, talking politics, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Kay Osborn, 5 children; Brian (Marie) Osborn, Cheryl (Dale) Fabry, Nadine (Glen) George, Cara (Roger) Evans, David (Mary) Osborn, 2 stepchildren; Stephen (Toni) Mead, and Shauna Nelson, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Larry was predeceased by his parents, brother Roy Osborn, sisters; Myrtle Mitchell and Norma Nelson and great grandson Kameron Evans. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ashley United Methodist Church, 112 N. New Street, Ashley, MI. 48806 or Great Lake Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to, The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI. |
JAMES, M. A.,"MALCOLM" MALCOLM Monday, May 3, 2010 6:20 AM |
MALCOLM, JAMES, M. A.,"MALCOLM"; 38; of Davie; passed away suddenly on Sunday, April, 18, 2010. |
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KUSSER, JANE (nee. Wallace); April 25, 2010; age 85; of West Bloomfield. Longtime teacher and director of Echo Park School, Bloomfield Hills. |
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COLLIER, JEANETTE L.; of Waterford; May 3, 2010; age 78. |
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BLECHINGER, JOSEPH C.; age 49; May 2, 2010. |
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James Allen Hartman, 76, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Toledo, Ohio and Roscoe, Ill., died April 23, 2010.   Services were held Tuesday, at the Church of the Palms Chapel, Sarasota with a reception following at Rosedale Country Club, Bradenton. Arrangements by National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota. Read more HERE in Tuesday's Tribune.   |
James J. Kelley Feb. 25, 1917-May 1, 2010 Monday, May 3, 2010 11:39 AM |
James J. Kelley died in his home on Saturday, May 1. |
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James Jennings Franz, age 64, formerly of Adrian, passed away April 13, 2010, at his home in New Hampshire following a lingering illness. James was born Jan. 20, 1946, the eldest son of the Rev. and Mrs. James G. Franz. His father was pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Adrian from 1957 to 1967. Jim resided in Manchester, N.H., and was employed as a systems analyst for EDS Hewlett Packard. Jim graduated from Adrian High School in 1964 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in philosophy, from Adrian College in 1968. Jim loved books, music, film and his friends. They remember him as a gifted thinker and writer, an astute social critic and a warm and sensitive individual with a great sense of humor. He was also an expert marksman, having won many shooting trophies and prizes over the years. He was greatly loved by his four nieces and nephews with whom he spent much of his time as they grew up. Jim is survived by his sister Christina (Tina) Franz Maxfield of Wolfeboro, N.H., his sister Franza Giffen (formerly Kathy Franz) of San Francisco, and his mother, Mrs. James G. Franz of Winter Park, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. James G. Franz. Those who wish to share remembrances of Jim and condolences for his family may pass them along to the Rev. John W. Kottke at West Adrian United Church of Christ, 4545 Wolf Creek Highway, Adrian. Rev. Kottke will then pass them on to Jim’s family. |
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James R. Collin Sr. James Russell Collin Sr., of Clinton Township, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010. Mr. Collin is survived by two sons, Jim (Janet) Collin of Lakeport and Timothy Collin of Harrison; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and a brother, Wayne (Rose) Dubay of Utica. Jim was predeceased by six siblings, Miles, Marcie, Arthur, Charles, Harold and Donald. The visitation will be on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mount Clemens. A funeral will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Meade Cemetery. |
Jane Spagnuolo Lansing Age 82, went to be with The Lord, Sunday, May 2, 2010. Jane was born October 30, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Frank and Pasquelina (Caruso) DeRose. A Lansing resident all of her life, Jane was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church. She graduated from Sexton High School and then attended Lansing Community College for several years. She was employed by LCC for 10 years. Jane volunteered at St. Lawrence Hospital and was CO-chairperson of The Pink Ball. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing and traveling with her husband. Jane was full of life and will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Jane was preceded in death by her three siblings, Frank, Michael and Edith DeRose. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Dr. Alfred Spagnuolo; children, Jim (Nancy) Spagnuolo, Frank (Renee) Spagnuolo, Patricia (Steve) Fox and Martha (Tomas) No; brothers, Paul (Anne) DeRose and Sam DeRose; sisters, Mary Campione and Virginia Cascarilla. Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 6, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. William Lugger as celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends, Wednesday, May 5, 2010, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church where a rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to the, or a charity of one's choice in memory of Jane. The family is being served by the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Condolences can be sent to the family at |
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Janet Mary Stephenson Neal, of Indianapolis, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2010. |
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Janetta J. Hopkins, 57, of Burr Oak, died May 1, 2010, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Janetta was born June 11, 1952, in Coldwater to Leroy and Patty (Porter) Deter. She married Jerry A. Hopkins in June 16, 1990. Janetta was a lifelong resident of the Burr Oak area. After graduating from high school, she attended beauty school in Battle Creek. Mrs. Hopkins worked for 28 years at Bundy Tubing then another eight years for Bronson Precision Products. She attended the Church of the Holy Spirit in Coldwater and enjoyed quilting and gardening. Her greatest love of all was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as “Beautiful Grandma.” Surviving are her husband, Jerry; her sons, Jim Shedd of Bronson and Terry (Katrina) Shedd of Tekonsha; her stepchildren, David Hopkins of Coldwater, Adam Hopkins of Bronson, Kelly (Vicky) Hopkins of Coldwater, and Rachael (Mike) Wilson of East Leroy;  her brother, David Deter of Lake City; her sisters, Pam (Bob) Leis of Sturgis and Alice (Neil) Crosby of South Carolina; her grandchildren, William, Justen, Blaine, Glen, Elyse, Alisha and Carissa. She was preceded in death by both parents and her brothers, Dale and Dennis Deter. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson where services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Angel Rojas from the Church of The Holy Spirit officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Coldwater. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook.   |
Thursday, April 29, 2010 2:50 PM |
Jay E. White Jr., 91, of Harbor Springs and formerly of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Juno Beach, Fla., died April 29, 2010, at Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, after a short illness. |
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Jean Dashner, 86, of Petoskey, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. |
Jean Limbright July 21, 1945-April 26, 2010 Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:49 AM |
Jean Limbright, age 64, of Rockwood, MI passed away April 26, 2010 in her daughter?s home; she had been in declining health. |
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Jean M. Dashner, of Petoskey, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 2010, at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. As she left this life, she was surrounded by the family she loved and who loved her in return. |
90, of DeWitt, retired Schmidt's Market cashier, died Monday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Thursday at Eastlawn Cemetery, Lansing. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Jeffery B. Bayer May 26, 1954-April 27, 2010 Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:49 AM |
Jeffery B. Bayer, age 55 of Monroe, died April 27, 2010 at U of M Hospital Ann Arbor. |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 12:14 AM |
Jeffrey Paul Wilson Jeffrey Paul Wilson, age 46. May 1, 2010. Beloved son on Dorothy and the late David Wilson. Dear brother of Thomas J. (Susan G.) Wilson, Susan (Michael) Leland, and David (Sandie) Wilson. Loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home Inc., 49150 Schoenherr Road (north of 22 Mile Road), Shelby Township. Funeral services Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com. |
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Joan Marie Edlund, 81, of Pellston, died April 30, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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John Charles Masten Oct. 31, 1940-April 17, 2010 Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:45 AM |
John Charles Masten, 69, of Yorktown and Boydton, Va., formerly of Milan, died April 17, 2010. |
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Additional information has been received for John Henry “Big John” Gibson, 82, of Monroe, who died April 18, 2010. He was also preceded in death by great granddaughter Elizabeth Marie Gibson and great great grandson Noah Charles Tomaszewski. |
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John Loria John Loria, age 49, passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2010. Son of Virginia and the late James Loria. Brothers, Sam, Jim (Gloria) and Donny. Sisters, Theresa (Robert) Rohrer and Linda (Jerry) Brunner. Many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation is Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a Mass on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Funeral Home, 36900 Schoenherr, (at 16 Mile Road). In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the family. |
Joseph J. Barnhart Lansing Age 54, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at U of M Medical Center Ann Arbor. Funeral Services for Joseph will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Sue Durfee officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 7th in the Deepdale Cemetery in Lansing. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. You may view Joseph's obituary online and send a private condolence to the family or sign the public guestbook at |
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Mrs. Joyce Jean Swope, born June 30, 1931, entered her Heavenly Home on April 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Kindred, and mother, Mae Kindred of Dearborn, Mich.   She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth, and brother, Norman Kindred, of Dearborn, Mich. Also surviving are her children, Lisa Swope of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Thomas Swope of Kalamazoo, Mich., and two granddaughters, Alexis and Karen. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a brief ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 11 a.m., at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy. (M-52) Adrian, Mich., followed by a lunch at noon. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Michigan. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Per her wish, cremation has taken place. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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Kathryn Louise Brunt March 13, 1923-April 30, 2010 Saturday, May 1, 2010 2:06 AM |
Kathryn Louise Brunt, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Friday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was 87. |
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July 30, 1925 - May 3, 2010 Keitha M. Beltinck, 84, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Monday, May 3, 2010, at Maplewood Assisted Living. |
49, of Grand Ledge, former state employee, died Saturday of natural causes. Memorial services noon Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
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Kennedy Nicole Grant was born on April 20, 2010 in Traverse City and died peacefully in the arms of her loving family on April 21, 2010. Services were held at the Church of the Straits in Mackinaw City followed by her burial in the nearby Lakeview Cemetery. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune. |
82, of Owosso, farmer, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
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In Loving Memory of Kentrell D. Louris Sunrise: May 4, 1987 Sunset: November 16, 2009 |
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Larry Calvin Compton, 59, of Petoskey, died April 27, 2010, in Petoskey. |
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After a courageous battle with cancer, Laurie J. (VanderStoep) Owens, age 67, died Friday, April 30, 2010. A celebration of Laurie’s life will be  Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Cook Memorial Chapel (east building), 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville, with Reverend Nancy Boelens officiating and son, Scott, delivering the eulogy. Relatives and friends may meet her family Monday from 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home (west building) and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of her service. Her family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com. 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. |
85, of Lansing, retired accountant/treasurer, died Sunday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Leon "Peanut" Nowitzke June 24, 1951-May 1, 2010 Monday, May 3, 2010 11:40 AM |
Leon ?Peanut? Nowitzke, 58, of Flat Rock died at his home Saturday May 1, 2010. |
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Lillian Lewin, 70, of East Jordan, died April 25, 2010, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. |
56, of Vermontville, truck driver, died Friday. Memorial services 4 p.m. Saturday at the home of Paul and Carla France, 7425 Bivens Road, Nashville. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. |
Friday, April 30, 2010 2:48 AM |
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Lola M. Thomas, 78, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. |
Lola Mae Leikam Lansing Lola Mae Leikam, age 88, left her daughter's home in Grand Rapids to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Born in Chester, Nebraska to German parents, Frank and Sophia Killian, on August 15, 1921, Lola was the third eldest of seven children. She would spend the majority of her childhood in Lincoln, Nebraska where her family owned a neighborhood grocery store. In 1945, Lola married her childhood friend, Edward Leikam, after his return from serving in the armed forces during the war. From there, the pair moved to Lansing, Michigan, to be near Ed's sister, Marie Froschieser and begin their new life together. Lola's hard work ethic and dedication to the betterment of her family was evident throughout her life. She and Ed were charter members of Our Savior Lutheran Church where both their children attended school and fostered the family's religious life. She held jobs outside the home with the Home Dairy from 1957-1967, and with Meijer at their first Lansing store from 1967 until her retirement in 1983. Even retirement didn't slow Lola down, she worked part-time at Sam's Club as a product demonstrator and on the weekends Ed and Lola traveled to numerous area craft shows where she sold handmade dolls, clothes, hand painted woodwork and household handiworks. Lola is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edward; their children, Edward Lee Leikam and Cheryl Mae Myers; her sisters, Doreen Miller and June Hill; grandchildren, Danielle Mora, Joanna Montgomery and Jeff (Carol) Leikam; and great-grandchildren, Ashley Kelly, Colton Mora, Travis Pienton, and April Leikam. Lola was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sophia Killian; siblings, Margaret Valente, Ruth Geier, Alan Killian, and Frank Killian; and grandson, Marc Leikam. Special thanks to Sparrow, Spectrum Health Hospice and Ms. Elba Vazquez for their loving care. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 12-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. As an alternative to flowers, memorial donations can be made in remembrance of Lola to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 7910 E. St. Joe Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917. |
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Louis V. Pannecouk Jr. Louis Victor Pannecouk Jr., age 86, a resident of Clay Township, Mich., died on Sunday, May 2, 2010. He was born November 13, 1923 in Detroit. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was in auto sales for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara (nee Meldrum); three children, Dana (Jerry) Johnston, Heather (Paul) Helton and Bruce Pannecouk; sisters, Winifred Baldwin, Jean East and Inez Ross; four grandchildren, Joe Lodato, Jeremy Johnston, Devon and Brittany Pannecouk; a great-grandson, Dominic Johnston; brother-in-law, Gordon Meldrum. He was preceded in death by siblings, Virginia, Evelyn, Aleine, Cyril, Melbin and Thomas; daughter-in-law, Robin M. Pannecouk. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, 11 a.m. in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mount Clemens, with the Revs. Bill and Roxie Davis of First Presbyterian Church of Mount Clemens officiating. Visitation Thursday, 2-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions to St. John Hospice or Humane Society of Macomb appreciated. www.vickfuneralhome.com |
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Louis W. Hankey, 96, of Petoskey, died May 1, 2010, at his home. |
91, of Lansing, retired Neller Custom Builders bookkeeper, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Lyman D. Ogden Jr., 70, of Homer, passed away Thursday April 29, 2010 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall.  He was born April 2, 1940 in Coldwater to Lyman and Grace Ogden. In 1958, he married Patricia Burrows, which ended in divorce in 1988. In 1993, he married Sue Hartzog who survives. Jr. was a Woodworker for the Cherry Manufacturing Inc. of Litchfield. He also worked for the Medallion Management Inc. at Friendship & Riverside Apartments in Litchfield, Petroleum Specialties, and Owner of Standard Oil and was also a farmer. He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Homer, enjoyed racing at Butler Speedway and being in the out of doors. He is survived by wife Sue Ogden of Homer, sons Donny Ogden of Union City, Tony Ogden of East Leroy, Todd (Kathy) Ogden of Union City and Doug (Becky) Ogden of Union City, daughter Penny (Doug) Lepper of Union City, step-daughters Nora (Robert) Gaines of Homer and Carrie Eding of Battle Creek, step-sons Karl Hasbrouck of Kansas and Thomas (Megan) Eding of Homer, 21 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, brother Frank (Pat) Ogden of Union City and sister Patty Lou (Don) Eishen of Tekonsha. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Milo, George, Lyle and Norman Ogden. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Homer with Rev. Tim Marvil officiating. Assistance with memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Homer is available at the funeral home, www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com. |
Margaret L. Wood Died May 3, 2010, at the age of 88. Born on March 23, 1922, in Traverse City, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Whitmarsh) Spears. She was a member of Community Christian Church, retired from George Worthington Co. in Lansing after 20 years, and was a homemaker. Margaret married Kenneth Wood in Traverse City, on June 21, 1942, and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2007. Surviving her are their three sons, Gary (Carolyn) Wood, Larry Wood and Kenneth (Ann Marie) Wood, grandchildren, Amy (Tom) Deak, Scott (Cari) Wood, Eric Wood and Michael (Mary) Wood, great grandchildren, Samantha Ferguson, Cody Wood, Cayla Wood, Matthew Wood, and several nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie and Robert Spears and one sister, Berneice Spears. Special thanks to the Hazel I. Findlay Special Care Unit. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, with Rev. Tyler Barlage officiating, burial at Eureka Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community of Christian Church Bldg. Fund, in memory of Ken and Margaret Wood. To learn more about Margaret and view her Life Story film, visit her personal webpage at, where you can share a memory or photo, and sign her memory book. |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 1:12 AM |
TAMURA, MARK P.; age 49; of Royal Oak; passed away on April 30, 2010. |
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BRAWNER, MARY S.; age 63; of Richmond, VA, formerly of Bradenton, FL, for seven years, and originally of Royal Oak, MI; made her transition Monday, April 26, 2010. |
Madeline B. Grinnell Madeline B. Grinnell, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Heartland Healthcare in Kalamazoo at the age of 89. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Morrice, MI. Fr. John Bosco will officiate with burial to follow in Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Perry Chapel on Friday May 7, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary being prayed at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Grinnell was born on May 19, 1920 in Bentley, Michigan, the daughter of John and Elnora (Clement) Shayler. She married Everett Grinnell in Morrice on April 30, 1938 and together they raised five children. Mrs. Grinnell is survived by her five children, Betty (Duane) Brown of Kalamazoo, Stephen and Jackie Grinnell of Lansing, Patricia Whitlock of San Diego, CA, Maxine (Greg) Brown of Houghton Lake, Diane (Mike) Stinnett of Dearborn; special daughter-in-law, Annette Grinnell of Baldwin; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett, four brothers, one sister, and one grandchild, Beth. Madeline was a cook for the Morrice schools for over 21 years retiring in 1986. She was a past member of St. Mary's Altar Society and Morrice village treasurer. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, playing cards and traveling. Most of all Madeline loved being with and doing for her family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to Southwest Michigan Hospice or Heartland Healthcare in Kalamazoo. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
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Margaret A. Jeffries Margaret A. Jeffries, age 71, a resident of Shelby Township and Utica for 52 years, formerly of Rochester, died May 2, 2010, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1939, in Rochester, Michigan. She is survived by her husband James A. Jeffries; children, James R. Jeffries and Rodney L. (Sheila) Jeffries; one sister, Barbara McKenstry; two brothers, Richard Armstrong and Jerry A. Armstrong; and three grandchildren. Visitation 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. Memorials to donor's choice. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
88, of St. Johns, retired George Worthington Co. employee, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. |
Marguerite "Cookie" Muehleisen Wade Tuesday, April 27, 2010 6:36 AM |
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Aug. 22, 1917 - Jan. 31, 2010 Marjorie L. Knudson, 92, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Celina, Ohio and Alma, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio. |
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Mark Allen Wentworth was born on Feb. 11, 1947 to John and Nancy Wentworth in Hartford, Conn., and died on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, golf, in one of his favorite places, Florida. In lieu of a funeral service, there will be a party to celebrate Mark’s life at the Breakers in Topinabee, where friends and family are invited to share their favorite “Mark Wentworth” stories. Visit www.wentworthbuilders.com for the date and time of the celebration of Mark’s life at the Breakers. Read more HERE in Saturday's Tribune. |
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Mark Allen Wentworth was born on Feb. 11, 1947 to John and Nancy Wentworth in Hartford, Conn., and died on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes, golf, in one of his favorite places, Florida. |
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Martin W. Veldhuis, 76, of Phoenix, Ariz., died March 18, 2010. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Reformed Church, 225 E. Central Ave., Zeeland. |
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Mary A. Cardy, of St. Johns, passed away May 2, 2010. |
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84, of St. Johns, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns. |
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MERRILL, Wis. -- Mary E. Andrashie, 89, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. |
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Mary Harriet Deitering, 99, died April 27, 2010, at Northview Manor in Grand Rapids. |
Mary J. Weeman Jan. 3, 1929-April 30, 2010 Sunday, May 2, 2010 12:27 AM |
Mary Joan Weeman, 81 of Monroe died at 11:43 p.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital where she had been since Wednesday. She had been in poor health for several years. |
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Merle M. Bontrager, 69, of Brutus, died April 28, 2010, at his home. |
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Michael L. Beyer, 56, of Holland, died Thursday, April 29, 2010. The memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 387 West Lakewood Blvd., in Holland. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m. Monday at the church. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
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TROUT, NORMAN D.; of Waterford; April 30, 2010; age 84; born February 17, 1926 in Pontiac, MI. |
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Nancy McDonald and Bonnie Slee Monday, May 3, 2010 9:17 PM - Staff reports |
Nancy McDonald, 66, of Afton, passed away Feb. 5, 2010 and her sister, Bonnie Slee , 62, of Afton, passed away June 19, 2009. Graveside services for Nancy and Bonnie will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Walker Township Cemetery.  A luncheon will follow at Mike and Mary Hawley's home on Walker Rd.   |
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Nina M. Lamb Nina M. Lamb, age 71, of Lenox Township, died May 1, 2010, at her home. Born October 7, 1938, in Detroit. She was a member of Anchor Bay Artists and Richmond Artists and was a clown for the Bay Rama Parade. Survived by her husband Albert, whom she married July 17, 1965, in Warren. Children, Mari Jo, Cindi E., Wallace P., and Frederick A. Six grandchildren, Tarryn, Hunter, Halley, River, Jerome and Timmy. Two great-grandsons, Luke and Dominic and one sister, Angie Delbene. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Mary Cianciolo and one brother, Leonard Cianciolo. Memorial service Saturday, May 8, 2010, 11 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 3631 King Road, China, MI 48053. Arrangements handled by Gendernalik Funeral Home Inc., New Baltimore. |
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Ardis Marie Jones Sept. 24, 1926 — April 28, 2010 Ardis Marie Jones, 83, of Paulding OH (former area resident), passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the Gardens of Paulding Nursing Home. Ardis was born Sept. 24, 1926, in Grass Lake, the daughter of Earl and Edna (Weinkauf) Lane.   She graduated from Frontier High School and had worked at the Camden Grocery and Miller’s Supermarket in Montpelier, Ohio. She also loved sewing and often donated items to area churches and those who were homeless.   On Jan. 9, 1948, she married Clio Jones and he preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include two sons, James (Janice) Jones, Paulding, Ohio and Jeffery Jones, Jackson; one sister, Arlene (Paul) Billman, Pittsford; three brothers, Arlo (Florence) Lane, Hudson, Arling (Mary) Lane, Reading and Arvin (Jackie) Lane, Hillsdale; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.   In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother.   A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor David Tran officiating. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery will follow. Visitation is scheduled Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Memorials are suggested to the Reading Church of the Nazarene. |
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Bonnie J. Tam, 80, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010, at the home of her daughter on Posey Lake in Hudson. She was born May 1, 1930. Funeral arrangements for Bonnie Tam are pending at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. |
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Ethel M. McNair May 14, 1919 — April 26, 2010 Ethel M. McNair, 90, formerly of Hudson, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010, at Country Living in Hillsdale. She was born May 14, 1919, the daughter of Kenneth and Juanita (Babcock) Terrill. She married Charles McNair on June 15, 1940, in Pittsford and he preceded her in death on March 7, 1993.                 Surviving Ethel are two daughters, Judy McNair of Coldwater and Nancy (Robert) Aldrich of Pulaski, New York; two sons, Paul (Janice) McNair of Jonesville and Jerry (Pam) McNair of North Adams; one daughter-in-law, Carol McNair of Jonesville; two sisters, Grace Johnson of Adrian and Donna Dolson of Jackson; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.                            She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, DeWayne, two sisters, six brothers and one daughter in infancy.   Funeral services for Ethel will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Eric Sass officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday.   Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County.   Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Eunice O. Reed June 18, 1920 — April 28, 2010 Eunice O. Reed, 89, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers in Ann Arbor. She was born June 18, 1920, in Ypsilanti, to Oran and Maud (Boles) Brown.   She was married to Harold Davis and he preceded her in death in 1979. She later married Claude Reed on June 8, 1988 and he survives.   Eunice was an active member of the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church. She loved the nature and especially enjoyed bird watching. She and Claude spent the past several winters in Cape Coral, Fla. and one of her favorite past times was spending time with her entire family.   Surviving besides her husband Claude are daughters, Gwendolyn (Gene) Fry of Mexico, Mo., Henreitta Badgley of Plymouth, Susan (Mike) Monroe, doing missionary work in Costa Rica and Cindy (Al) Eckhardt of Hillsdale; sons, Bo Davis of Cape Coral, Fla. and Phillip (Chris) Reed of Bellaire; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Janet Martin of Comstock Park.   She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Harold; son, Jim Reed; a brother, Buddy and a great-granddaughter.   Funeral services for Eunice Reed will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Porter officiating. Interment will follow at North Lawn Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, Hillsdale.   Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church, the House of Hope or the charity of the donor's choice.    To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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George Ann Castel, 77, passed away on Feb. 15, 2010, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, after a short illness. Formerly of Kalamazoo and Hillsdale, she had recently moved to Mayfair Village Retirement Community in Columbus to be near family. George Ann was born in Fairmont, W.Va. to the late George E. and Eunice T. Bennett. She was a graduate of Fairmont State College and did her graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh. She taught in both the public schools and at Western Michigan University. She was past president of the Hillsdale Woman’s Club and served on the vestry of Holy Trinity Anglican Parish several times. She was a marvelous cook, skilled knitter and needle pointer, and a voracious reader. Her love of reading was passed down to her children and she enjoyed giving and sharing books with all those she knew. George Ann is survived by her husband of 50 years, Albert; her daughter, Ann Davis (Kevin) of Columbus; her son, Charles, of New York City; and her three grandchildren: Shea, Noah, and Drew Davis. Several cousins also survive her including special cousins Linda Bell of Fairmont, W.Va. and Marjorie Tomko of Irwin, Pa. A lifelong lover of animals, she will be missed by her two cats, Trevor and Roddy. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Riverside Hospital for their gentle and compassionate care and to her many friends at Mayfair Village who made her time in Columbus so special. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church, 263 Spring St., Hillsdale, MI 49242 or in her name to your local Humane Society.   |
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Mary A. Strain,  78, of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, at her home under the loving care of Hospice of Hillsdale.  She was born April 24, 1932, in Ypsilanti to Clarence and Dorothy (Hochrein) Lincoln. Mary married Raymond L. Strain on Aug. 20, 1951, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Mary worked as a nurses aide at Maplelawn in Hillsdale before transferring to the new Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility where she worked as a housekeeper for 35 years retiring in 2001. She was a member of the Frontier United Methodist Church.  Mary was an avid gardener. She enjoyed cats, collecting antiques and crocheting rugs. Survivors include four daughters, Deborah S. Cole of Frontier, Darlene M.Day of Virginia Beach, Va., Donna A. Strain of Hartingen, Texas, and Darcy L. Pugsley of Ypsilanti; a son, Dennis Strain of Hillsdale; sister Patricia (Clyde) DeVoe of Frontier; brother David (Linda) Lincoln of Palasco, Texas; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Raymond, Mary was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Mary A. Strain will beat 11 a.m.  Mondayat the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Don Lee officiating.  Interment will follow at Frontier Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Frontier United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Hillsdale County.  To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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Phillip Delbert Hobart Jr. of Jerome, formerly of Moscow, Mich., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at his home. He was born April 29, 1962, in Albion, the son of Phillip Sr. and Reta (Helmick) Hobart. He is survived by two sisters, Linda (Richard) Baird and Lori Hobart; two brothers, Lonnie (Denise) Goodnough and David Goodnough and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Phillip Delbert Hobart Jr. will be held at the Moscow Plains Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 3. The family will receive friends for visitation at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale from noon until 2 p.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605   |
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Nov. 27, 1934 — April 26, 2010 Terry M. Newell, 75, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010, at his home, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. He was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Reading, to Wade and Naomi (Marsh) Newell. He was married Oct. 15, 1960, to Ilene Spence, and she survives. Terry was a graduate of Reading High School and a graduate of Hillsdale College in 1972. He was a supporter of the Fields of Dreams and an avid sports fan, especially baseball. Terry enjoyed watching the Tigers, Lions and the Pistons. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was a NASCAR fan and he and Ilene sponsored a child from the Dominican Republic. Surviving besides his wife Ilene are two daughters, Kimberly (Mikel) Elliott of Hillsdale and Karin (Joseph) Elliott of Osseo; five grandchildren, Andrew and Megan Elliott, Ashley May, Spencer and Shelby McDonough; three brothers, Lester (Margaret) Newell, David (Phyllis) Newell and James (Sandy) Newell, all of Reading. Funeral services for Terry Newell will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Samuel Wickard officiating. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery in Reading. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and  10 a.m until services Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation.    To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Thomas D. Kisner   June 22, 1941 — April 27, 2010 Thomas D. Kisner, 68, of Addison, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Allegiance Health in Jackson. He was born June 22, 1941, in Weston, Mich., to Estel and Kathrine (Riesz) Kisner. He married Karen L. DeLine July 29, 1961, in Medina, and she survives.   Tom lived his early life in Weston, then in the Hudson-Morenci area and the past 35 years in the Addison area. He graduated from Morenci High School in 1959. He retired from Delphi in Adrian. Tom owned and operated T.K. Electric in Addison for many years and he also farmed. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and classic tractors.   Surviving, besides his wife Karen, are three sons, Dave Kisner and Dan Kisner of Las Vegas, Nev., John (Kristen) of Virginia; one daughter, Theresa Tomlin of Addison; six grandchildren; two brothers, Dale (Freida) Kisner of Hudson, Jerry (Mary) Kisner of Monroe; one sister, Kathleen (Richard) Cole of Hillsdale and several nephews and nieces.   Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison with the Rev. Clyde L. Wonders officiating. A visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service.   View this obit and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com   |
Olivia M. Smith, 94, of Gladwin, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Mid-Michigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Center. She was born on Nov. 28, 1915 in Redbud, Illinois, the daughter of the late Wendell and Christina (Freigler) Mennerich. |
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RIEMENSCHNEIDER, PAUL K., II; May 2, 2010; age 85; of Ortonville, formerly of Bloomfield Hills. |
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Paul A. Sheets, 60, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Friday morning, April 30, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 12, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Ind., a son to the late Donald and Florence (Canfield) Sheets. Paul lived most of his life in the Sturgis area and graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1968. On Dec. 26, 2006, he married Cheryl Goff in Centreville, Mich. He had owned and operated PKG, Inc. in Sturgis for over 15 years. Paul was a member of the B.P.O.E. #1381 and the Eagles Lodge #1314 and loved to play golf. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; two sons, Woody Mayer of Bellingham, Wash. and James Mayer of Sturgis; two grandchildren, Haivyn and Austin Mayer; one sister, Nancy Lautzenheiser of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one brother, Charles Smith of Fort Wayne, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of Paul Sheets will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Robert Keim will officiate. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Paul’s memory consider the American Cancer Society, 1400 West Milham, Kalamazoo, MI 49024. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Paula E. Crum Aug. 30, 1944-April 29, 2010 Sunday, May 2, 2010 12:27 AM |
Paula E. Crum, age 65, of Monroe passed away April 29 in her home, after a lengthy illness. |
Phyllis J. Veresh Haslett Age 96, passed away May 3, 2010. She was born March 28, 1914 in Hillsdale, MI the daughter of Harry and Minnie (Starr) Mayne. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Veresh, in 1997, her parents, and sister Dorothy M. Brown. She is survived by her children, James (Diane) Veresh, John (Cheryl) Veresh, Carole (Brian) Hess, and Mary Veresh, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at St. Mary Cathedral with the Rev. Msgr. George Michalek as celebrant. Interment will follow in Little Denmark Cemetery in Gowen, MI. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 865 S. Cedar St., Mason, MI 48854. |
96, of Haslett, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Cathedral, Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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MURPHY, REV. ROBERT J., S.J.; age 87; May 1, 2010, in Clarkston, MI. |
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MICHAEL, RICK; May 2, 2010; age 61; of Troy. |
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MALKASIAN, ROSE; age 82; passed away on May 2, 2010 with her family by her side. |
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Ralph Blaker, 73, of Medina passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Tendercare in Adrian. He was born on Nov. 22, 1936, in Medina, the son of Ralph H. and Mary (McVay) Blaker.   On Jan. 18, 1957, in Sand Creek he married Emeline VanNest. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2000. Ralph lived all of his life in the Hudson/Morenci area and was a member of the Canandaigua Community Church. He worked in construction most all of his life and retired from Metalloy Foundry in Hudson. Survivors include a daughter, Beth (Todd) Graf of Tecumseh; four sons, Ralph Wayne Blaker of Medina, Wesley (Vallirie) Blaker of Medina; Arthur (Lisa) Blaker of the Ukraine, and Chris (Becky) Blaker of Morenci; 12 grandchildren; two great grandsons; three sisters, Sandy Davis of Morenci, Joyce Longo and Tamara Cooke both of Venice, Florida; and two brothers, Mike Blaker of Medina and Tim Blaker of Morenci. Besides his wife, Emeline, Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nancy McCarty; and two brothers, Marvin and Doyle Blaker. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci with Arthur Blaker officiating. Burial will follow at the Medina Cemetery in Medina. There will be a visitation on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee County. |
Ralph W. Shepard Grand Ledge Age 73, went home to be with his Lord on May 2, 2010. He was born August 29, 1936 in Grand Ledge, MI, son to Ralph and Anna (Sweet) Shepard. Ralph was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, Class of 1955 and a retired employee of General Motors. He served as Vice-President of the Local 652 from 1987 - 1993 and President from 1993 until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene; an avid golfer and loved his time spent with his grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sandra, three children: Rodney (Janet) Shepard, Kevin Shepard, and Kim Maloney all of Grand Ledge; 6 grandchildren: Kira (Jamey) Quick, Kyle, Sarah, and Harley Shepard, Chase and Ryan Maloney, 2 great grandchildren Tyler and Brenner Quick; three sisters: Donna Johnson of Sunfield, Melba Cooper and Sharon (Sam) Dukes both of Grand Ledge, one brother Greg Shepard of Grand Ledge; sister-in-law, Dawn (Jim) Glasgow of Mulliken, brother-in-law Spike Cooper of Lewiston, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Brent Shepard and Luke Shepard, and son-in-law Larry Maloney. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 11:00a.m. at the Grand ledge Church of the Nazarene, 3432 Jefferson Hwy., Grand Ledge, MI 48837, with Rev. Richard Hand officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Raymond L. Hill, 91, 609 N. Chicago Mine Road, Wakefield, died Monday, April 26, 2010, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. |
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Rev. Lloyd Austin Phillips, 82, of Niles, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 1, 2010, at his daughter’s home in Buchanan of natural causes. Rev. Phillips was born March 19, 1928, in Utica, NY, to Harold H. and Margaret P. (Jenkins) Phillips. He graduated from high school in Ilion, NY in 1946, received his BA from Houghton College in Houghton, NY in 1951 and graduated from Calvary Seminary in Grand Rapids, Mich. in 1958. He continued his education with a major in philosophical theology in 1978, as well as numerous summer schools and workshops throughout his ministry. Rev. Phillips pastored United Methodist Churches in East Otto, NY from 1950-1953; Grand Rapids from 1953-1961; Bronson, Mich., from 1961-1969; Stevensville from 1969-1979; Lansing from 1979-1984; and retired from Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles after serving from 1984-1991. During his ministry, Rev. Phillips served on countless committees, boards and held numerous offices and positions, most recently with the Optimist Club where he was chief founder of the Decatur Optimist Club and was the Distinguished President of the Noon Optimist Club of Niles from 1991-92. After his retirement, he published four books and received numerous distinguished honors including a special  resolution from the Ingham County board of commissioners for help in making Ingham County a better place to live and work among ethnic people. On June 19, 1948, in Washington, Pa., he married he beloved mate, Jean Scott, who preceded him in death on Feb. 21, 2010. He was also preceeded in death by his son, David L. Phillips, who died July 15, 1997. Rev. Phillips is survived by his children, Dr. John Lloyd (Linda ) Phillips of Fayetteville, NC and Linda M. (Jim) Baker of Buchanan; four grandchildren, Jeffrey, Andrew, Matt, and Chelsea; five step-grandchildren, Jimmy, Jody, Donna, Frank and Paul; and six step great-grandchildren. Services for Rev. Lloyd A. Phillips will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles with Rev. Edward H. Slate, of the church, officiating. Committal rites will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. Contributions in memory of Rev. Phillips will be made to Wesley United Methodist Church missions, the Noon Optimist Club of Niles or the donor’s choice.   |
68, of DeWitt, minister, died Saturday. Services 10 a.m. today at Central Free Methodist Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Funeral services for Richard E. Howk, 75, of Deptford, N.J., and formerly of Burr Oak, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mahaffey-Milano Funeral Home, 11 E. Kings Hwy., Mt. Ephraim, N.J. Interment will follow at Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown, N.J. Relatives and friends may attend his viewing from 7-9 p.m. today and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He was a beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (nee Schaeffer), devoted father of Lisa (Tony) Cobuzio of Cherry Hill, N.J., Pamela (Chris) Deuter of Washington Township, N.J., dear brother of Shirley Jellison; and loving grandfather of four, to Samantha, Nicole, Carley and Kyle. Richard was a Navy veteran from 1955-1959. he was a former volunteer of MEPRI for many years, and a former member of the Democrat Club in Mt. Ephraim. In lieu, the family requests of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory may be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1415 Rt. 70 E, Cherry Hill, N.J. 08034. Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be sent to www.milanofuneralhome.com.   |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 5:59 AM |
Jan. 26, 1924 - May 2, 2010 Richard E. Pieratt, 86, of Mt. Pleasant died on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Woodland Hospice. |
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Richard “Rick” Paul Reiter, age 54, unexpectedly passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at the M-40 Speedway in Jones, Mich., doing the thing he loved — driving around a racetrack. He will be greatly missed by his longtime companion, Karen Rustin; and granddaughter, Baylyn Marie, both of White Pigeon; his mother, Martha Reiter; sister, Debbie (Mark) Reiter; brothers, Ronald Reiter, Kenneth Reiter and Rodney Smithley, all of Bradenton, Fla.; daughter, Amy Walker and grandson, Austin Walker of Arcadia, Fla.; and daughter Angie (Tony) Montgomery and grandson, Garrett of Constantine, Mich. He will join in heaven his father, Paul Leo Reiter; brother, Rex Reiter; and his hero, Dale Earnhardt Sr. He was born Dec. 30, 1955, in Fostoria, Ohio. He attended school in Bradenton, Fla. He started stock car racing at age 13 – winning many championships.  He helped his dad at his Bradenton junkyard.  He moved to Michigan in 1983 and started his own auto repair and custom race car business.  He raced at many tracks in the area, and loved walking, talking and wrenching in the pits.  He was a fan of all motor sports, and anything Earnhardt.  He was a gentle, soft spoken man and everyone who met him liked him.  He was a man of many projects.  Richard built a full-size replica of Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s first asphalt stock car (a ’66 Chevell, which will be inducted into the Gilmore Car Museum in Kalamazoo this May.)  There will be a celebration of life memorial on May 14 at the M-40 Speedway, 58671 Michigan 40 Jones, Mich., 49061, starting at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southern Michigan Bank and Trust, PO Box 217, Constantine, Mich., 49042, for Baylyn Marie’s future.   To send condolences, please visit www.mcgannhay.com. |
Monday, May 3, 2010 10:14 AM |
Richard Stanley Sawicki, age 82, of Gaylord, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Tendercare. |
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Robert Harvey, age 56, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his home in Beaverton, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 30, 1953 in Flint to the late Alvin and Mary (Moore) Harvey. |
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Robert L. Hedrick, 66, of Onaway, formerly of Flint, died at home on April 26, 2010. Arrangements in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.   |
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Ronald Jay Kole, age 78, of St. Joseph, died Saturday, May 1, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd St, with the Rev. Daryl Vetter officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled. www.lifestorynet.com 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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Ronald M. Young Ronald M. Young, age 75, of Roseville, died on Sunday, May 2, 2010. He was born on October 27, 1934, in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada. He was a longtime employee of the Ford Estates. He is survived by his siblings Donna (Jack) May, Heather (Len) Nash, Jimmy (Nellie), Wayne (Barbara), Pam Hood and the late Daniel (Mary Lou). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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Rose Ann Kazmaier May 31, 1920-April 14, 2010 Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:45 AM |
Rose Ann Kazmaier, 89, of Lambertville, was born May 31, 1920, in Glasgow, Scotland, and died April 14, 2010 in Toledo. |
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Roseanne E. Rauch July 14, 1925-April 27, 2010 Friday, April 30, 2010 12:15 PM |
Roseanne E. Rauch, 84, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away at the Lutheran Home in Monroe where she had resided for the past year at 9:30 pm, Tuesday, April 27, 2010. |
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Russell Sword, age 63, of White Pigeon, passed away Saturday May 1, 2010, at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers. He was born Aug. 19, 1946, in Floyd County, Ky., a son to the late Marion and Molly (Rogers) Sword. Russell had resided in White Pigeon since 1993, coming from California. On April 26, 1975 he married Sue Addington in Colorado. Russell was an electrician by trade and had worked for several years in the mobile home industry. He enjoyed playing golf, mushroom hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Sue; two daughters, Jolene Sikorski of Bronson and Melissa Saxman of Leonidas; three sons, Russell O. Sword of Burr Oak, Richard Sword of Los Angeles, and Ronnie Sword of Shipshewana, Ind.; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Linda Cramer of Cleveland, Ohio, Brenda Knight of Greenville, Ten., Grace Hinds of Columbia, S.C. and Emma Lou Sword of Louisville, Ky.; three brothers, Sam Sword of Sturgis, Wendell Sword of Cleveland and Clifford Carroll of Greenville, Ten.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. The family will receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, where funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rev. David Watson will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family to help with expenses c/o: Sue Sword, 19013 Fawn River Road, White Pigeon, MI 49099. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Ruth Dyke, 89, of Holland, died Monday, May 3, 2010. Arrangements will be announced by the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. www.langelandsterenberg.com |
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Ruth “Penny” Mason, age 58, of Adrian passed away May 1, 2010. She was born Nov. 3, 1951, in Dundee, Mich. She was a graduate of Dundee High School, Class of 1970. On Oct. 20, 1973, she married Phillip Wayne Mason. He preceded her in death in 1999. Penny worked at Access Communications and also at Goodwill LARC until she became disabled. She loved to read, sew, play on the computer and adore her dogs.  She is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Katie) Mason-Jones and Amanda (Mike) Mason-Pratt; her grandchildren, Taryn, Taya, Andrew, Bryce, Ian, Destiny and Collin; her fiance, Tracy Harvey; special friend, Michael Young; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents who raised her, Eva Richter and Chester E. Weeks; her sister, Joan Curley; and her brother, Ronald Roe.  Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Ruthie Mae Dismuke Lansing Age 67, passed April 30, 2010 in her home. Ruthie was an active member of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: her children, Darin (Connie) Dismuke, Darrell Dismuke, Pamela D. Dismuke and Darrick D. Dismuke. Friends may visit Mrs. Dismuke, Wednesday, May 5, 9a.m. - 9p.m. at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 6, 1 p.m. at New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 3800 W. Miller Rd., Pastor Lonnie J. Chipp, officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral. |
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 12:00 AM |
Sally A. Duffy Sally A. Duffy, age 81, of Omaha, Neb., died May 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John C. Duffy Sr.; son, John C. Duffy Jr. Survived by daughters, Amanda Duffy Randall, Abigail Devin and husband Bob-all of Omaha; grandchildren, Abigail and Steve Drucker, John Randall, Bubby Randall, Kirsten Devin, Riley Devin and Joseph Devin; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Wednesday, 1 p.m., St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 285 South 208 Street, Elkhorn, Neb. Memorials to Planned Parenthood of the Heartland or Josie Harper Hospice House, 7415 Cedar, Omaha 68124. Arrangements by Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124. |
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Sandra L. Germain, 64, of Otsego, and formerly of Sturgis,  passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010, in Kalamazoo.  Sandy was born April 5, 1946, in Sturgis, a daughter of Donald and Alice (Baker) Whisler. She was a member of both the Martin and Allegan Lioness Clubs and was a member of the Michigan State Lioness Conference Committee for over 25 years. Sandy enjoyed doing crafts, was fun-loving, adored her family and enjoyed having a good time. On July 5, 1975, she was married to Albert Germain in White Pigeon. He preceded her in death in 2008. Surviving are a son, Scott (Michelle) Germain of Howard City, and their children, Lance, Dakota and Brenden; a daughter, Kelly Ann Germain of Watson; Sue (Bob) Dewitt and their children, Danyle and Ashley, who were considered family; a sister, Sally (Arnie) Dorey of South Bend, Ind.; a brother, Tim (Kim) Pelfrey of Constantine; a brother-in-law, Gary (Connie) Germain of Allegan; Aunt Jewel Germain, Uncle Bud and Aunt Carol Brewster, who was also a very special friend; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may meet the family from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego, where services will be held  at 11 a.m. Thursday, with Pastor Dave Selleck officiating. Burial will follow at Miner Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Sandy may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice.   |
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Sherie (Sidock) Colyer, 56, of Gladwin, formerly of Waterford, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on April 24, 2010. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Sid Hovey, 85, of 1206 N. Hemlock St., Ironwood, died Friday, April 30, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Sue Anne (Gregory) Soulliere, 61, of Charlevoix, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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BOWDEN, VIOLET MAY; of West Bloomfield; April 29, 2010; age 86. |
Vaughan C. Henry, age 84, of Gladwin, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at his home in Gladwin, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1926 in Ferndale, the son of the late Issac and Maryann (Gilbo) Henry. |
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Violet Elaine Rich, 90, of Gaylord, died Feb. 1, 2010. |
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A memorial service for Virginia (Dansard) Phinney, 100, of the Grand Rapids area, formerly of Monroe, who died Feb. 9, will take place at noon Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 W. 3rd St., Monroe. A luncheon will follow. |
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Vito G. Daniels (Daniele) Vito G. Daniels (Daniele), age 82, died May 1, 2010. He was born August 30, 1927. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Vito retired from the Detroit Police Department, with the rank of Sergeant, where he served for 36 years, and continued working for many additional years in the security department at St. John Hospital. He was a compassionate, caring man and a mentor to many young police officers and to members of his large extended family. Vito's passion was working in his yard, maintaining a meticulous lawn and house. He loved spending time with the family and his many dear friends. Devoted husband and caregiver to his wife of 57 years, Grace. Loving father of Joseph (Pamela) Daniele, Mark (Pamela) Daniele and David (Ken) Daniels. Cherished grandfather of Vito, Angela, Deanna (fiance, Mark Heverly) Vincent and Michael. Brother of Elizabeth Sanzica. Visitation Tuesday, 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township. Instate 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass Thursday, May 6, 2010, 10 a.m. at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 Nunneley, Clinton Township. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Red Cross or Alzheimer's Research. |
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Vivian L. Beattie, 93, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Cottonwood, Ariz. |
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Vivian Louise Beattie, 93, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2010. |
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VANDERHAM, WILHELMUS JACQUES; age 46; of Madison Heights; died May 2, 2010. |
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BIEBUYCK, WILLIAM ALBERT, SR.; November 23, 1929; to May 2, 2010. |
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BEELBY, WILLIAM C.; age 84; of Holly; died Monday, May 3, 2010. |
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Walter Kreiter, 79, passed away April 29, 2010, at home.  Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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87, of Bellevue, died Monday. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
Warren L. Slivensky Lansing Age 79, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010. Warren was born August 11, 1930 in Lansing, the son of the late August and Ann (Petrusha) Slivensky. He was a long time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and retired from the Board of Water and Light after 34 years of service. Warren was also a member of IBEW Local #352. Warren loved to visit the casino, play cards and John Wayne westerns, but most of all, he loved his family dearly! He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Randel; daughter, Janet Kay; brother, Raymond; sister, Ginger Whiting. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia "Patty"; children, Charles (Diane) of North Carolina, Ginger (Michael) Magistro of TN, Karen (James) Cullimore of Holt, Patti (Bruce) Kruger of Lansing, Diane (Michael) Olding of KY, Sandra (Wayne) Seeley of Lansing and Mary Lynn (Deveone) Gilbert of Lansing; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brother, Donald; sisters, Geraldine Lenneman and June Demorest; brother-in-law, Donald (Glenna) Sherman; and his dear hunting buddies. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 12:00 noon, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Michael O'Brien as Celebrant. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the Church. A Scripture service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home for Children, Ele's Place or IHM Parish in memory of Warren Slivensky. Friends may sign the online guestbook at |
79, of Lansing, retired Lansing Board of Water & Light supervisor, died Sunday. Services noon Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Wayne Franklin Trouten Aug. 5, 1940-April 23, 2010 Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:51 AM |
Wayne Franklin Trouten, 69, of Winter Garden, Fla., formerly of Monroe, died April 23, 2010 in Winter Garden. He had been seriously ill for the past six months. |
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William H. Heater Lansing Age 81, died April 29, 2010. He was born May 12, 1928 in Webster Grove, MO the son of the late Elsor and Mary (Henderson) Heater. William received his B.A. from Denison University in Ohio, his M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary in New York, and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from MSU. He pastored at Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit and at Baptist churches in Nitro, WV and Owosso, MI. He taught religious studies and psychology for many years at LCC and was chairman of the Dept. of Social Sciences. William served on the Lansing School Board of Education for 12 years, serving as president at one time. He actively served in the community working with Habitat for Humanity, as a Potter Park Zoo docent, and was a member of the Torch Club and the United Nations Association. William was a very active, longtime member of Edgewood UCC. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ellen Heater; children, John (Susan Buskin) Heater of Seattle, WA, Susan (Ralph) Salinas of Harlingen, TX, and David (Carol) Heater of Harbor Springs, MI; 9 grandchildren; and sister, Helen Knopp. The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Edgewood United Church of Christ, 469 N. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823. Memorial contributions may be made to Edgewood UCC. |
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Wilma L. Veldkamp, 80, of Central Lake, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
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