Monday, July 5, 2010 8:05 AM |
DERISLEY ARTHUR B.; of Milford; died peacefully in the loving care of his family July 2, 2010. He was 86 years old. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
NOREN, ARTHUR WILLIAM; of Clarkston; July 2, 2010; at 68 years of age. |
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Amanda Renee Gutierrez, age 30, died June 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her infant son born June 22, 2010, Josia Luis Ramos. Survived by two daughters, Tatiana and Layanni Gutierrez; her father, Armando (Cindy) Gutierrez; her mother, Frances Quinones (Dean DeFazio); her brother, Edwin Burgos Jr.; grandmothers, Juanita Gutierrez and Felicita Mitrano; the father of Josia, Jose L. Ramos; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Calling was Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Falvo Funeral Home, 1395 N. Goodman St. Funeral services were  Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses; c/o Armando Gutierrez, 908 Steinman Dr. Ft. Wayne, IN 46814. |
Anthony Howard Rymanowicz July 1, 2010 Friday, July 2, 2010 1:11 PM |
Anthony Howard Rymanowicz, 69, of London Township, died Thursday afternoon at Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital, Lakeview, Mich., after a long illness. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee |
Thursday, July 1, 2010 7:19 AM |
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 7:05 AM |
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Saturday, July 3, 2010 6:44 AM |
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
ASHER, BRENDA M.; of Orion Township; June 30, 2010; at 67 years of age. |
Barbara A. Allegro Sept. 25, 1947-June 28, 2010 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:56 PM |
Barbara A. Allegro, age 62, of Carleton died June 28, 2010. |
47, of Lansing, died June 30 of natural causes. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Abundant Life Church. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. |
78, of Eaton Rapids, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. today at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:29 AM |
Beth A. Deardorff of Gaylord, formerly of Oak Park, died June 27, 2010, at the age of 49. She was born Dec. 12, 1960, in Ferndale to Richard and Mary Lou Deardorff. |
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Betty J. Schut, aged 63, of Hudsonville, died Saturday, July 3, 2010.   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Tyler Wagenmaker and Rev. Jacob Uitvlugt officiating. Interment Beaverdam Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaverdam Christian School or the C.R.W.R.C. www.vanderlaanfuneral home.net 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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Betty L. Harper, age 74, of Holland, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Holland Hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland with Rev. Frank Senters officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 6:34 AM |
Beverly Carson-Brewer, 87, of Rosebush, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010, at Rosebush Manor. |
17, of Eagle, died Friday as the result of an automobile accident. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday at Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. |
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Brenda Fay Olsen, 61, of Hamilton, died Monday, June 28, 2010, in her home. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010, at  Zion Lutheran Church, 77 W. 32nd Street, Holland, 49423. An online registry book is available at www.chappell funeralhome.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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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
HUTCHCRAFT, CHARLES E.; of Goodrich; died July 4, 2010; at 85 years of age. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
SCOTT, CHARLES JAMES, SR. "JIM"; of White Lake; July 3, 2010; age 65; born June 26, 1945 in Manchester, England. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 6:34 AM |
Dec. 29, 1930-July 5, 2010 Carl Russell Mapes, 79, of Vestaburg, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Masonic Pathways in Alma. |
101, of Lansing, died Monday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Age 66 July 5, 1943-April 8, 2010 My parents were Virgil and Clara (Sue Nichelson) Vescelius. Grand- parents were James and Mary (Iffland) Nichelson and William “Bill” Nichelson was my uncle. I have a brother, Dean Vescelius of Bryan, Texas; and a sister, Daphne (Rob) Hoffman of Grass Lake, Mich.; also my best friend Stella Boulton of Palmyra, Mich. My early employment was S&H Fleet Supply, Smith Douglass Fertilizer; sold home-grown produce on M-50 between Tecumseh and Ridgeway, Mich. Present employment 25 years Postal Service, assisting in many offices throughout Lenawee County and later years was at Blissfield and Palmyra, finishing up at Deerfield Post Office. I am a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church-North Blissfield Highway, Palmyra, Mich. Graduate of Blissfield High School and Jackson Community College. A love for animals My pets at this time are Lucy, a black retriever/shepherd mix; and Jack the cat, Lucy’s friend. Dearly missed by me and Lucy is Marlo, a 42-year-old pony who passed away about four years ago. I want to thank everyone who prayed for me, the visits to my home, hospital, nursing homes, and for all the cards that were sent to me plus food that was brought to my home along with the extra help that was sent or brought while I was home sick. I have lived in Lenawee County 66 years and in Raisin Township, Britton, Mich., since Jan. 22, 1965. My time is near To a real good friend Stella Boulton, I love you. Michael, thank you for being there for me and love Lucy like she loves you. Special thanks to Pastor Gary A. Leking, and to Dr. Michael Herr of the Adrian Animal Clinic. Sorry I wasn’t able to visit my relatives and friends. Dean and Daphne, I’ll see you again at another time and place. So lay your friends to rest, lift up your hearts, dry your tears, for it’s told death is but a passage into the hands of God through the gates of gold. It’s time to give another life the love only you can give. We are the caretakers of God’s creatures, for not to love is not to live. Love all, Carol “I am waiting for you. I alone can meet your deepest needs. Come.” Your friend and Saviour, Jesus. Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor March 29, 2010-April 8, 2010 Cremation arrangements handled by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Mich. |
64, of Hubbardston, died July 4. Memorial services 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lux & Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:58 AM |
Charles Court, 80, of Brutus, died July 2, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
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Charles Edwin Clay, 47, of Jonesville formerly of Homer, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1962, in Albion, to Charles Edward and Carolyn A. (Nyssen) Clay. He is survived by his only child Kamaria “Kami” Lane Taylor. I didn’t get much time with him but loved him and enjoyed every moment we spent together.  A very special thanks to Lisa and Marla that helped aid him in his last days as he struggled with Lou Gehrig’s disease. We love you and miss you deeply. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.   |
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Charles G. Mannes, 66, of Conway, Mo., formerly of Holland, died June 19, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Holland. |
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Charles W. Rasler, 86, of Coldwater, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Matthew McCloskey of the Grove City Nazarene Church officiating. Interment of Ashes will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 5, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Charles was born Aug. 27, 1923 in Mishewaka, Ind. to Vincent and Agatha (Burns) Rasler. He married Mary Ann Dillinger on Dec. 6, 1947.  She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2001. Mr. Rasler was a 1941 graduate of Coldwater High School and a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. Charles had worked in auto part sales at Treat Auto Parts, Hill-Piston and Car Quest for 47 years, until his retirement in 1989. After retiring, Charles worked part time at Felpausch Food Center in Coldwater. Charles was a member of the Coldwater VFW, DAV and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, bowling on a league and working word puzzles, but most of all he enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Charles is survived by his sons Mark Rasler of Coldwater and David (Christina) Rasler of Pennsacola, Fla., his daughter Karen (Philip) Ryder of Coldwater, his sisters Norma Jones of Burlington and Joyce Smith of Burr Oak, great aunt Marjorie Burns Miller of Zephyrhills, Fla., special friend Elizabeth Barnes of Coldwater, his seven grandchildren Matthew Rasler of Austin, Texas, Timothy Rasler of Coldwater, Jeremy Rasler of Pensacola, Fla., Micheal Rasler of Ft. Lee, Va., Shania and Tiffany Rasler of Pensacola, Fla. and Adam Ryder of Coldwater. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann, his son Mike Rasler in 1965, his brothers Sam and Richard Rasler, sisters Barbara Smitley and Elsie Keller and his daughter-in-law Kathy Rasler in 2008.   Memorials may be directed to The VA Hospital in Battle Creek. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the families online guestbook. |
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Charlotte Ann Nardizzi, 85, of Indian River, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Charlotte was born August 12, 1924 in Grand Traverse County. She was the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Tompkins) Oatley. She grew up on Old Mission Point and as a young girl her family moved to Traverse City. Charlotte graduated from Traverse City High School in 1942. On May 7, 1944 she married Pasquale (Pat) Nardizzi in Traverse City. Throughout the years, the Nardizzi family has lived in Hale and Benzonia, Mich. They settled in Indian River in 1961 where they have been since. Charlotte and Pat enjoyed spending their winters in North Carolina. Charlotte enjoyed crafts, cooking and playing cards. She was an active member of the Indian River United Methodist Church as well as the United Methodist Women. She was a past president of the Cochran-Roberts V.F.W. Post Auxiliary and past worthy matron of the Primrose Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Indian River. She is survived by her husband, Pat; children, Rose E. (Charles) Marks of Flint, Mich., Pasquale (Nancy) Nardizzi, Jr. of Indian River, Mario L. Nardizzi of Indian River; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; siblings, Carl (Inez) Oatley of Williamsburg, Mich., Jack Oatley of North Fort Meyers, Florida, Virginia (Virgil) Ritondale of Tennessee, Richard (Helen) Oatley of Traverse City, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her infant grandson, Justin, and her sister, Doris. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Indian River United Methodist Church. Rev. John Lover and Rev. Jay Kendall will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Upon the request of the family, casual dress only please. Following the service, friends are invited to a luncheon to be held in the church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Indian River United Methodist Church or the Primrose Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River cared for the family. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 10:05 AM |
Charlotte Ann Nardizzi, 85, of Indian River, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Christ L. Libstorff June 26, 2010 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:55 PM |
Christ L. Libstorff, 56, of Jackson, formerly of Dundee, died Saturday. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Cover Funeral Home, Dundee; further arrangements pending. |
Christine Marie Schultz March 19, 1963 - June 30, 2010 Friday, July 2, 2010 1:11 PM |
Christine Marie Schultz, age 47, of Newport Mich., loving wife of Bryan Schultz, passed away suddenly Wed., June 30, 2010. |
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:51 AM |
Clarence "Bill" Hubbell, 80, of Littlefield Township, passed away June 28, 2010, at his home. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 6:50 AM |
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Cynthia E. Lewis Grand Ledge Cynthia E. Lewis, 75, passed away June 28, 2010 at Sparrow Hospital. She was born in Lansing, MI on July 24, 1934 to the late James A. McLeod and Marion E. (Grimes) McLeod. Cynthia graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1951. She worked for the State of Michigan in the Governor's Office under both Governors Milliken and Blanchard. She enjoyed traveling and volunteering at the McCree House. She married Sedric Lewis in 1968 and he preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by brothers George and Nelson McLeod. Survivors include her two sisters, Mary Joanne Clark and Natalie Jane Dobat, brother James S. McLeod (Maureen), and sister-in-laws Marlene McLeod and Barbara Lewis, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837, with Fr. Robert Walton officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Eaton County Medical Care Facility or McCree House. The family is being served by the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
BROWN, DUANE H. CAPTAIN; age 78; July 2, 2010 after a valiant fight against cancer. |
24, of Marshall, oil well serviceman, died Sunday as the result of a motorcycle accident. There will be no services. Arrangements by Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 6:54 AM |
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51, of East Lansing, Michigan State University housing leasing manager, died Saturday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Thursday, July 1, 2010 3:28 PM |
Dennis Henry Hunter, 84, of Lewiston, died at his home on June 30, 2010. He was born on Sept. 22, 1925, in Dearborn to Dennis and Doris (Cooper) Hunter. |
74, of Eaton Rapids, retired Oldsmobile employee, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Sunday, July 4, 2010 6:45 AM |
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Donald Ray Clark Jr., 53, of Lansing, Mich., formerly of Pellston, beloved father and grandfather, died on June 29, 2010. He retired from General Motors. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Clark Sr.; mother, Rose (Coby) Johnson; and sister, Debbie (Clark) Vanalstine. He is survived by his stepfather, Thornton Johnson; daughter, Staci (Russ) Holbrook; sons, Donald (Carly) Clark III, Nick (Sasha) Hetherington, Jeremy (Amy) Zwiernik; 8 grandchildren; brother, John Clark; sisters, Donna (Chuck) Hammell and Janice (Lynn) Sanders; step-brothers, Pat Clay and Brian Johnson; step-sister, Jennifer Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. For online condolences, please visit www.ChapelinthePinesFuneralHome.com |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 9:24 AM |
Doris Mae Hocquard, age 83, of Boyne City, went to be with the Lord June 27, 2010, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. |
86, of Ovid, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church, Ovid. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Homes, Houghton Chapel, Ovid. |
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Doctor Milledge Wright Weathers died on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Mich. He was 84 years old. Dr. Weathers was born in Augusta, Ga., on May 11, 1926, to Robert Edward Lee and Margaret Elizabeth (Johnson) Weathers. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and went on to serve in World War II in the European Theater. Following his honorable discharge, he attended George Washington University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and Foreign Affairs and his Master of Arts Degree in Economic Policy. Though he enjoyed a successful career working for the U.S. Government as a research analyst, as well as for the Rand Corporation and General Electric, he made the decision to move to Munich, Germany, to pursue his Doctorate in Public Economics, which he received in 1961 from the University of Munich. In Munich he met and married Anna-Maria Helene (née von Bertrab) and worked as an economic consultant. In 1966 he returned with his family to Georgia, where he was employed by the Lockheed Corporation as a senior staff analyst. His desire to pursue a career in academia brought him to Adrian in 1968, where he was Professor of Economics at Adrian College until his retirement, in 1991, and Chair of the Economics Department, which he founded, for many years. Though his focus was on teaching and advising students, Dr. Weathers also published scholarly articles and participated in professional conferences. He was instrumental in forming the faculty union at the college, over which he presided for several years, and he served as faculty advisor to the Alpha Kappa Psi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities. Dr. Weathers was a member of the American Economics Association, the Association for Evolutionary Economics, the National Tax Association, Economists Allied for Arms Reduction, Kappa Sigma fraternity, and Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. He has been cited in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, and Who’s Who in Finance and Industry. Dr. Weathers was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna-Maria, in 2001. He is survived by four children, Helene Stacho, Martin Weathers, Margarete Weathers and Benjamin Weathers, as well as by two granddaughters, Carmen Negrelli and Esther Weathers. A memorial service will be held at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1232 W. Maumee St., Adrian, Mich. on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at 10 a.m. Condolences may be sent to www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Memorial gifts may be made to the Lenawee Department on Aging. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.  |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Edward F. Carter Lansing Age 84, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010. Edward was a faithful Catholic, serving both St. Mary's Parish, Morrice and St. Therese Parish, Lansing. He spent countless hours with St. Vincent DePaul Society. Surviving is his love of 60 years, Kathryn, along with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of friends. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. Interment will be in Bethany Cemetery, Morrice. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel and Thursday from 10:00 until service time at the Church. A rosary will be prayed Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guestbook at |
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Edwin LeRoy Boyd June 15, 1925 - June 21, 2010 Friday, July 2, 2010 1:10 PM |
Edwin LeRoy Boyd, 85 years, of Maybee, Mich. passed away at Hospice of NW Ohio, Perrysburg, on Mon., June 21, 2010. |
Monday, July 5, 2010 11:22 PM |
Elaine Zeisler Elaine Zeisler, age 92, of Clinton Township, formerly of Detroit, passed away July 2, 2010, at home. She was born September 1, 1917, in Harbor Beach, MI. She retired from the City of Detroit as a secretary. She is survived by Laura Hedt, Ted (Alice) Hedt and Terry (Randall) Winkel. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. and 10 a.m. until time of service 10:30 Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township. Rev. Scott Benjamin, officiating. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Memorial Contributions to Resurrection Lutheran Church 20531 Kelly Rd. Visit online at www.resurrectionfuneralhome.com. |
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 Ethel L. Knight, 91, of Adrian, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010, at home. Ethel was born Nov. 7, 1918, in Hamilton Ala., the daughter of Robert and Etta (Self) Mobley. On Oct. 9, 1935, she married Marvin Knight in Mississippi. Ethel and Marvin celebrated over 51 years of marriage prior to his death in 1987. Ethel was a member of the Church of Christ. She worked for Ace Drill for 18 years, retiring in 1981. Ethel enjoyed reading and was known for her beautiful gardens. She is survived by four sons, Jerry Knight of Adrian,  Norman (Vivian) Knight, also of Adrian, Robert (Noni) Knight of Portage, Mich., and Mickey (Sloan) Knight of Grand Ledge, Mich.; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert I. J. (Carolyn) Mobley of Alexander City, Ala.; sister, Eleanor (Joe) Stagner of Tallasee, Ala.; and her dear friend, Phyllis Slocum. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Velma Nichols, Cleo Barnes and Jewell Scott; and three brothers, Marvin, Brady, and Arvin Mobley. The funeral service for Ethel will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Wagley Funeral Home with Roger Harkness officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Ethel may be made to the Church of Christ. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
72, of East Lansing, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. |
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Red Cross Blood Drive Until 5:45 p.m. at Hillsdale Baptist Church, 2211 W. Bacon Road. Must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds. Type O negative at emergency levels. For information call 1- 800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org. |
Ex-Red Wings, Blackhawks tough guy Probert dies Monday, July 5, 2010 8:21 PM |
DETROIT (AP) — Retired hockey enforcer Bob Probert, as adept with his fists as with a stick in a 16-season career with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, died Monday after suffering chest pains while boating with his family. He was 45. |
54, of Lansing, died Sunday. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 7:30 AM |
Frank Lambert, retired from American Bakeries in 1975, of Petoskey and formerly of Farmington Hills, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010, at the age of 92. |
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Gary Provo, age 69, of Cheboygan, died early Tuesday morning, June 29, 2010. He was born in Cheboygan on February 2, 1941, the son of Francis H. and Myrtle Irene (Trudeau) Provo. Gary was employed for over 35 years at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2005. Following his retirement, he went to work part-time for Louie’s Market. Gary liked to help other people; he was very active in his church, the 7th Day Adventist Church, and since his retirement loved to travel. Gary recently married the former Marge Matts, on May 2, 2010 in Cheboygan. He is survived by his wife, Marge; his son, Gary A. (Kara) Provo of Cheboygan; his granddaughter, Leah Jean Provo; his step-children, Nick (Michelle), Mike, Matt (Sky), Jason (Stacey), Desiree, Ashley, Amy and Amanda; 11 step-grandchildren; a brother, Dean Provo of Cheboygan; and sister, Theresa (Don) Parrott of Indian River. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Ann; sister, Bonnie Monville; and grandmother, Belle Provo. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held on Friday July 2, 2010 at the 7th Day Adventist Church on Lafayette Street at 1 p.m., with Pastor Paul Calvelage officiating. Visitation with the family will take place from noon until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Provo family. Nordman Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com |
Gayle Knisely April 27, 1927-June 22, 2010 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:57 PM |
Gayle L. Knisely, 83, of Montpelier, Ohio, formerly of Monroe, died June 22 at her home. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. July 9 at the Kissell Community Building, 509 W. Main St., West Unity, Ohio. |
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George E. Downard, age 81, of Tecumseh died peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor with his family at his side. He was born on Dec. 30, 1928, in Onsted, Mich., the son of Cecil K. and Nora (Withrow) Downard. He married Betty M. Handy, his bride of 55 years, on Aug. 12, 1950, until she preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 2005. George was a Tecumseh resident since 1950 after moving here from Tipton. He worked for the Tecumseh Products Co. for 38 years until he retired in 1984. He also, along with his wife, Betty, and their family, catered for many festivities and weddings for more than 25 years in the Lenawee, Monroe, Hillsdale, Jackson and Washtenaw county areas. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and was a proud member of the American Legion Post #34 and VFW Post #4187, both in Tecumseh; was a volunteer for the American Red Cross Blood Drives; and truly enjoyed the outdoors, especially the times he spent hunting and camping. In recent years, when he wasn’t at the former Boomers Burgers or Big Boy, you could find him tinkering on “who knows what” and crafting at home. He fondly spoke of the times he spent with his family camping, playing cards and time spent up north. He will be missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him over the years. He is survived by his three sons, Douglas (Debra), Gregory (Tanya) and Christopher (Darlene), all of Tecumseh; his daughter, Laura S. Downard of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; one brother, William “Leroy” (Judy) of Gwinn, Mich.; one sister, Juanita Cutchall of Frederic, Mich.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil K., Donald D. and Alvin. At George’s request, cremation has taken place. His family will receive friends to remember and celebrate his life at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes on Tuesday, July 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. Inurnment of his cremated remains will take place at a later date in Lenawee Hills Memorial Cemetery, Tecumseh, with full Military Honors being conducted under the auspices of the Tecumseh American Legion and Tecumseh VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lenawee or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.   |
George M. Gildersleeve Nov. 17. 1941-July 2, 2010 Sunday, July 4, 2010 12:16 AM |
Gildersleeve, George M. Loving son of Margaret and the late Clarence. Dear brother of Patsy, Susan (Tom) Owen, Rich (Ann) and the late Tim. Uncle of 4 nephews. Cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date. |
Saturday, July 3, 2010 1:46 AM |
Gerald L. Crist, 55, of Brownstown Township, formerly of South Rockwood, died Friday at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. Arrangements are pending at Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Rockwood. |
Gerald L. Crist Nov. 18, 1954-June 30, 2010 Sunday, July 4, 2010 12:16 AM |
Gerald L. Crist, age 55 of Brownstown, died June 30, 2010 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. |
Gerald L. Missler Dec. 21, 1940-July 1, 2010 Saturday, July 3, 2010 1:46 AM |
Gerald L. Missler, age 69 of Dundee, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Ann Arbor where he had been since February following a long illness. |
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Gerald L. “Mac” MacQueen, 72, of Albion died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday June 29, 2010. He was born Dec. 11, 1937, in Hudson, Mich., to Oren J. and Celia L. (Winzeler) MacQueen. He graduated in 1955 from Adrian High School and attended Tri-State University in Angola, Ind. On Oct. 5, 1958, he was married to Carol Deis and resided in the Adrian area until moving to Albion in 1959. He had worked at Dana Corporation, Bridgeport Brass, McGraw-Edison, and Blu-Surf. He was a third-generation firefighter, starting his fire suppression experience with the Palmyra Fire Department in 1958 and later with the City of Albion as a volunteer member. He was an original member of the Sheridan-Albion Township Fire Department in 1965 as a Firefighter, and promoted to Lieutenant, Assistant Chief and later retiring as Chief in 1995. As a Fire Service Instructor, Jerry has coordinated many training programs for several firefighters in the Albion area and throughout Calhoun County, reaching those who sought to include firefighting as a means of public service in their lives. His gratification of leading others on an emergency scene was paramount. He would often speak of his former students who have progressed through the ranks in their departments and watching them grow in their career. His enjoyment of family and friends were often observed spending time traveling and visiting various areas throughout the state. He was an avid Detroit Red Wings and Michigan State Spartan football fan. He was also owner of MacQueen & Sons Landscaping Service Supply from 1997-2002 in Albion. He was later employed part-time with College Chevrolet Buick Pontiac of Albion as a vehicle transporter. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons, Albion Elks Lodge #1798, and had served as Secretary for the Lodge; member of the First United Methodist Church-Albion, Calhoun County Fire Chiefs Council, Western Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs and the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association. He is survived by Carol (Dies) MacQueen of Albion; three daughters, Debra (Robert) Haskins Jr. of Parma, Cara (Ambrosia) Garza and Dana MacQueen, both of Albion; one son, Gerald (Angie) MacQueen II of Albion; seven grandchildren, Dasha Hrab, Darcy Solis, Angela Jason, Michelle Maruschak, Michael Garza, Bradley and Jonathon MacQueen; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn (James) Bohs of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; one brother, Larry MacQueen of Sterling Heights, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents. According to his wishes, Cremation has taken place and the family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Goodrich Chapel, 201 N. Ingham St., Albion. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Goodrich Chapel, with the Rev. Walter H. Nichols Jr. officiating. Assistance with memorial contributions to the Endowement Fund for Firefighter Training, c/o Albion Community Foundation; or Elks Crippled Children is available at the funeral home. www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 1:09 PM |
Gerald Missler, 69, of Dundee, died Thursday morning at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a long illness. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. |
Gerald Wayne 'Big-Jer' Hughes, 83 Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:54 AM |
Gerald Wayne "Big-Jer" Hughes, 83, of Fenton, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Avalon Hospice. |
Monday, July 5, 2010 11:22 PM |
Gordon Atchison Gordon Atchison, 82, of Macomb died July 4, 2010. He was born in St. Clair Shores and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1951, Gordon married Fern Reaney. In 1987, Gordon retired from Ford Motor Co. Paint Plant, where he was a millwright. He was a member of Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Macomb and enjoyed working in his barn. Gordon leaves his wife, Fern; daughters, Bonnie (John) Green of Macomb and Sherry Atchison of Macomb; grandson, Jonathan (Debra) Green; great-granddaughter, Eden Rose Green; brothers, Nolan (Rose) Atchison of Oregon and Willard "Bill" (Judy) Atchison of Arizona; and sisters, Beverly Jean Marsh of Oxford and Charlotte (Sherman) Mace of Roseville. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, George and Gertrude (nee Quinn) Atchison; grandson, Matthew Green; and brothers, Arnold, Kenneth, Ray and Morris Atchison. A funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Hauss Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank (north of 21 Mile Road), Macomb. Burial in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Visitation is Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Gleaners Community Food Bank. www.haussfamilyfuneralhomes.com. |
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Guy A. Bullock, 85, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, at his home. He was born May 22, 1925, in Schoolcraft, a son of Arthur and Arvilla (Heckelman) Bullock. On Feb. 16, 1948, he married Betty Smith in Elkhart, Ind. Guy was a full-time farmer in the Constantine and Three Rivers area for many years. He was the last dairy farmer in Constantine Township, operating until 2005, when he was diagnosed with lymphoma. Guy enjoyed being a judge in tractor-pulling contests at fairs and at plowing contests. Guy also served as a St. Joseph County 4-H leader. He truly loved his family, and his life as a farmer, earning numerous awards for his efforts. Surviving are his wife Betty Bullock, Three Rivers; daughters Christine (Carl) Carlisle of White Pigeon and Ellen (Al) Omo of Constantine; sons Garth (Lori) Bullock of Constantine and Norman (Donna) Bullock of Constantine; sister Eva Ann Snyder; 11 grandchildren, Jamie Wine, Bryan (Marielle) Bullock, Benjamin Bullock, David Omo, Amanda and Brandon Hemminway, Jenni Carlisle, Jeff (Amanda) Carlisle, Kori, Kyle and Trent Bullock; nine great-grandchildren, Noah, Cynthia and Mason Carlisle, Abbey and Alex Carlisle, Luke and Isabell Bullock, and Jasmine and Cody Wine. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers James and John Bullock; sister Beatrice Wolf; and great-granddaughter Zareta Wine. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. July 17 at Constantine United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Scott Manning officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Health Hospice, St. Joseph County 4-H or West Michigan Cancer Center, c/o Eley Funeral Homes, PO Box 27, Constantine, MI 49042. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
95, of Grand Ledge, retired Kroger meat buyer, died Sunday. Arrangements by Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 6:34 AM |
Harold Stegman of Mt. Pleasant died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center. |
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Helen Barkman, 78, of Colon, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Helen was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Ashland, Ky. Helen had lived at her present residence in Colon for the past 30 years, coming from Detroit. She married James E. Barkman in Colon. She retired from Sturgis Molding and had also worked at the M&M Grill in Colon. She is survived by her husband, James, of Colon; children Robert Bailey of Colon, Larry Bailey of Dearborn and Nancy (Leonard) Jones of Tennessee; four stepchildren, Sandra, James Jr., Frank and Richard; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister. She was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Bailey. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Schipper Funeral Home in Colon.    Funeral services celebrating the life of Helen Barkman will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon.     |
87, of Roscommon, formerly of Elsie, retired nurse, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. |
Helen Marie Chytil Nov. 11, 1926-June 29, 2010 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:56 PM |
Helen Marie Chytil, 83 years, of Monroe, MI died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 quietly in her sleep at Lake Park Nursing Facility in Sylvania, OH. She had been ill for the past 5 years. |
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Helen Nalepa Helen Nalepa, age 93, of Warren, died Friday, July 2, 2010, at Windemere Park Assisted Living Center in Warren. Helen was born on May 24, 1917, in Hamtramck, a daughter of the late Leonard and Apolina (nee Wierzbicki) Wojdacki. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Lucy Wojdacki and Helen Wojdacki; nieces and nephews, Raymond (Yvonne) Wojdacki, Sr., George (Darlene) Wojdacki, Mary Ann (Edward Tuthill) Forbes, Joy (David) Shoemaker, Sandra Warnaar, Lorri (Tim) Shoemaker, Margaret (Myron) Sedman, Daniel Wojdacki, and Arlene (Jerry) Gamache; and was great-aunt to numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Frank Nalepa; and brothers: Max, George and Arthur Wojdacki. Visitation will take place 3-9 p.m. Wednesday with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common (12 � mile). A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
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85, of Lansing, George B. Nichols Co. Advertising Specialties owner, died Thursday. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Ignatius J. Basile Nov. 14, 1918-July 1, 2010 Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:05 AM |
Ignatius J. Basile, 91 of Monroe died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. He had been in poor health for one month. |
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Irene M. Divelbiss, age 63, of Mendon, died Sunday, June 27, 2010, at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1947, in New Kensington, Pa., a daughter of William and Mary Jane (Imm) Kremer. She was a graduate of Robert Morris Junior College in Pittsburgh, and had resided in Mendon since 1975. She married Lee Divelbiss in 1973. Together, they operated Lee’s TV Repair and Variety Shop in downtown Mendon. Their marriage ended in divorce, and Lee died in 1999. Irene had worked at TH Plastics in Mendon. She was also a U.S. Census Bureau worker and later worked for Bob’s Auto and Truck Repair in Mendon and Three Rivers. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting, puzzles and karaoke music. Irene is survived by three children, Brian Huckstep (Tisha) of Oak Park, Ill., Lee Divelbiss of Coldwater and Janet Divelbiss of Lansing; 11 grandchildren; five sisters, Judith Gross of Canonsburg, Pa., Norma Jean Dice of New Kensington, Pa., Donna Chippeaux of Tampa, Fla., Rose Hughes of Colon and Shirley Dash of Mishawaka, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Bethann Divelbiss; a sister, Carol Townsend; and a brother, William Kremer Jr. Cremation has been conducted. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at West Mendon United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ward Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the church. An online register is available and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. |
Irvin Gossman Mason Age 60 died July 4, 2010 in Lansing, MI. He was born November 11, 1949 in Detroit, MI to Irvin and Gertrude Gossman. He honorably served in the US Army and was proud of his military service as an Airborne Sensor Operator and Combat Surveillance (Vietnam) 7 Aug 1969 - 6 Aug 1975. He was a Machine Designer/Project Engineer with various Detroit and Lansing based companies; most recently Store Manager/Sales Associate with Ritz Camera. An Avid Spartan and Red Wings fan and general sports enthusiast, Irvin loved kayaking, hunting, golf, reading, digital photography, cooking, but especially enjoyed family gatherings and bonfires. He will be missed! Surviving are his wife, Colleen (Brady) whom he married August 17, 1974; daughter, Lisa Gossman of Seattle, WA; father, Irvin Gossman of Warren, MI; sisters, Kathy (John) Corey of Troy, MI and Karen (Ron) Feret of Aurora, CO; mother-in-law, Catherine Brady of Dansville, MI; sisters-in-law, Patricia McCafferty of Okemos, MI, Nancy (Ward) Staffield of Dansville, MI, and Janet Mouw of Dansville, MI; brother-in-law, Dan (Karen) Brady of Sheyboygan, WI; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing Street, Mason, MI with the Rev. Kevin Maksym officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-9:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI with 7:00 p.m. Military Honors provided by the American Legion Browne-Cavender Post #148. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, 1017 W. Lapeer Street, Lansing, MI 48915;, , 3100 West Road, Bldg B, Suite 110, East Lansing, MI 48823; Lupus Foundation (Michigan), 26507 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081; Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 31313 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 209, Farmington Hills, MI 48834-2577. On-line condolences at |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
KAST, JENNA CHRISTINE; age 11; July 4, 2010. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 10:07 AM |
Jack Bailey, of Petoskey, died June 29, 2010, at Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:57 AM |
A great guy, a wonderful friend and a unique character all describe, Jack Lee Bailey. |
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83, of East Lansing, retired research consultant, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Janet Ann Abney, age 68, of Holland, died Friday, July 2, 2010, at her home in Holland.   Visitation will be from 7-9 P.M. Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at The Northwood Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland MI. No funeral service will be held. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign Jan’s online registry, share a photo or read her life story.   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. |
Janet Virginia Dolan Schroeder Tuesday, July 6, 2010 7:05 AM |
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A memorial service for Janice VanHoesen of St. Ignace will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Dodson Funeral Home in St. Ignace. Chaplain Steve Guthrie will officiate. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 9:01 AM |
Jean Francis Malkowicz, 92, of Boyne Falls, passed away July 2, 2010, at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey. |
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Jean Shirley Coffelt Balice Frost, 88, went to her Maker on Monday, June 21, 2010. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 30, 1921, to Oscar Theodore “OT” Coffelt and Marjorie Todd Coffelt. She led a full life that included family, the outdoors, traveling, good food and a strong interest in politics. Her many hobbies included being an accomplished trainer of championship dogs and being an expert birder. In childhood, Jean lived in Jackson, Mich., where she attended Girl Scout camp and developed her love for the outdoors. As a political science major at the University of Michigan, she met and married Francis William Balice of Ionia, Mich. Jean and Francis moved to Midland, Mich., and then returned to Ann Arbor, where Francis completed his training as a Doctor of Medicine. They then moved to Adrian, Mich., where they raised a family of four children and where Jean obtained her BA degree in Education from Adrian College. Later, Jean moved to Tillamook, Ore., where she worked as a county extension agent. Then, she moved to Corvallis, Ore., where she served as the Assistant to the Dean of the Oregon State University Veterinary School. Jean then met and married Quintin Robert Frost. They lived in Sequim, Wash., until Jean moved to Los Alamos, N.M., to be closer to her children. Jean was preceded in death by Quintin Robert Frost; her brother, Oscar Theodore “Ted” Coffelt; her sister, Marjorie Helen Coffelt Bender; and her son, William Francis Balice. She is survived by her brother, William Todd Coffelt; her son, Dr. Randy Guy Balice; her daughters, Judith Ann Balice and Janet Grace Balice White; four grandchildren, Cooper Symons Balice White, Chisana Grace Balice White, William Clifford Balice and Tara Lynn Balice; and one great-grandchild, Liam Jack Balice. A memorial service took place at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Los Alamos on Saturday, June 26. Jean’s children will always remember her as a loving and caring person, who gave life and kept giving tirelessly so that others could enjoy the fruits of this world. |
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  Jessie C. Scully, age 87, of Onaway, formerly of Almont, died at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City on June 29, 2010. Funeral arrangments are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. |
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Joe Frank Green, 77 “Joe, Daddy, Papa, Grandpa, Your Father, Old Man, The Educator, Green” of Onaway, Mich., died on June 28, 2010 at the age of 77. Joe was born on July 11, 1932, in Paducah, Kentucky, and later moved to Michigan with his family. He proudly served in the United States Army, 100th Tank Battalion, 1st Armored Division of Fort Hood, Texas and was a proud member of the Teamster’s who retired from Signal Delivery after 30+ years. He was an avid hunter, Civil War & history aficionado, who loved to travel and visit local casinos. In addition, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Joe is survived by his six loving children, Joel C. Green, Joelynn “Jodie” C. Necker (Dave), Janice C. Foster, Judith C. Budzinski (Wayne), Joann C. Weingartz (Daniel) and Jeanette C. Hilliker (Gary); sixteen grandchildren, Ron (Christy), Joe & Serena Green, David & Erica (Doug) Necker, Russell, Daniel & Mitchell Foster, Alexis (John), Adam & Addie Budzinski, Isabella & Jackson Weingartz, Jessica, Holly & Jacob Hilliker; three great-grandchildren, Gavin & Jackson Green and Conner Foster; and two sisters, Geneva Longeway and Mary Lou Zentz. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Joseph C. Green; his parents, Joseph Clyde & Ola Mae Green; and siblings, Vada Knowlton, Betty Green, Bobbie Green and Richard Green. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held in his honor, Saturday, July 10 at 1 p.m. at the Allis Township Hall, 20018 West 638 Hwy., Onaway, Mich. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to either: Vital Care Hospice House, Memory of Joe Green, 722 South Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721 or the family: Judith Budzinski, 6606 Indian Trail, Cheboygan, MI 49721. |
Monday, July 5, 2010 1:51 AM |
TROUT CREEK, Mich. -- John A. Fink, 53 of Trout Creek, died on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home. |
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John D. Kehoe, 89, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Albion and Bronson, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Arizona. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home in Albion with Pastor John Sterner from the Albion First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home in Albion. Arrangements are being cared for by the Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Memorials may be directed to the Kehoe-Richardson Library Trust in Bronson or the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Friday, July 2, 2010 5:14 AM |
MARSHFIELD, Wis. -- Joseph J. "Joey D" Dudra, 60, of 165 E. Harding Ave., Ironwood, Mich., died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, surrounded by his family. |
83, of East Lansing, formerly of Jackson, died June 28. Memorial services 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Juana Maria Perales, age 80, of Holland died Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Hospice House of Holland. A funeral mass will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 West 13th Street in Holland. Father Fred Hoesli will be officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Monday (wake service 7 PM) at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., in Holland, and also on Tuesday from 10-11AM at St Francis.  An online registry book is available at www.lakeshore memorial.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. |
90, of Lansing, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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June Lois De Jonge, age 82, of Holland, died Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Beechwood Reformed Church of Holland. Visitation will be one hour before the service from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by The Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave. Holland.    Please visit www.lifestory net.com to sign June’s online registry, share a photo or read her life story.   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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Junior Gerrits, age 79, of Overisel, died Friday, July 2, 2010. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Overisel Christian Reformed Church with the Reverend Steve Mulder officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 pm at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Overisel Cemetery.   An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.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. |
52, of St. Johns, certified pharmacy technician, died Sunday. Memorial services 7 p.m. Thursday at Grove Bible Church, St. Johns. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. |
Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:42 AM |
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Keith E. Barnell, 72, of Portage, died Friday, July 2, 2010, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Scott, Ind., a son of Everett C. and Venona L. (Christner) Barnell. He was a resident of Portage for eight years, coming from North Carolina and  Fort Wayne, Ind., and spent his early life in Scott. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was manager of the die shop for Ray Wire in Fort Wayne and North Carolina. He was a member of the Scott United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey Barnell of Radcliffe, Ky., and Eric Barnell of Savannah, Ga.; several grandchildren; a brother, Stanley (Loretta) Barnell of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Robert Barnell. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Father James O’Leary of Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.   |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:41 AM |
BESSEMER, Mich. -- Kim M. Leone, 55, of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010, at her home. |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 4:45 PM |
A memorial service for Larry Cappel, 62, of Bay View and Flint, will take place at 4 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Crouse Memorial Chapel in Bay View. Toby Jones will officiate. |
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Larry D. Ferrier Sr., 72, of Burr Oak, and formerly of Dowagiac, died at 12:46 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo after an illness. He was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Dowagiac, a son of the late Eugene and Hazel (Lilly) Ferrier Sr., and lived most of his life in the area. He is survived by nine children, Paula Menges of Burr Oak, Larry (Veronica) Ferrier Jr. of Dowagiac, James Ferrier Sr. of Georgia, Jane (Alan) Johnson of Burr Oak, George (Jody) Musall of Howe, Ind.., John (Bonnie Sherwood) Ferrier of Niles, Jay Musall of Mishawaka, Ind., Joseph Musall of Burr Oak and Jenny (Dean) Williams of Hamilton, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; eight sisters and brothers, Eugene Ferrier Jr. of California, Robert (Pearl) Ferrier of White Cloud, William Ferrier of Florida, Carl (Edna) Ferrier of Bitely, Melvin (Dorothy) Ferrier of Dowagiac, Barbara Zinn of Union, Raymond (Carol) Ferrier of Dowagiac, and Victor Ferrier of California and his ex-wife Ruth Lilly of Burr Oak. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Delores “Jean” Wade; and two brothers, Daniel Ferrier and Donald Ferrier. Larry worked as a general laborer for an iron and metal salvage yard. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Connelly Funeral Home in Cassopolis. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Vickroy, pastor of Calvary Bible Church, Dowagiac. The family will receive friends for two hours before the service. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Dowagiac. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Melvin Ferrier, 27930 Burmax Park, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Online condolences can be left at connellyfuneralhome@verizon.net.   |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 9:00 AM |
Laura J. LeVasseur, 63, of Charlevoix, died Friday, July 2, 2010, at her home. |
Laura L. Brancheau Aug. 18, 1944-June 29, 2010 Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:05 AM |
Laura L. Brancheau, 65, of Morley, Mich. passed away on June 29, 2010 at 1:15 p.m. in Grand Rapids, Mich. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Leroy K. Huff, 73, of Oma, died Friday, June 25, 2010, in Hurley. |
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Lester William Van Ry,  88, of Holland, died Monday, July 5, 2010, at Zeeland Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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79, of Lansing, retired insurance clerical worker, died Sunday. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 10:07 AM |
Lou Caron's life adventure ended this week when he died following a long battle with stroke-related health problems, but what a ride it was. |
Thursday, July 1, 2010 10:22 AM |
Louis Philip Caron, 80, of Petoskey, died June 30, 2010, at Bay Bluffs in Harbor Springs. |
94, of Perry, retired grocery store co-owner, died Friday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Perry. |
Thursday, July 1, 2010 3:28 PM |
Mrs. Lucea Ann Jewell, 70, of Oxford, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Rochester. Mrs. Jewell was born April 2, 1940, in Detroit, and then moved to Central Lake where she graduated from high school in 1957. She married her husband Robert on June 13, 1959, and they raised their family in Oxford. |
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  Margaret M. (Gillett) ZurHorst, age 92, of Onaway, died at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City on June 30, 2010. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. |
Sunday, July 4, 2010 6:45 AM |
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Marion Cummings, 85, of Topinabee, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 5, at the Berean B ible Church in Topinabee. Pastor David Gearhart and Ray Hoff will officiate. A luncheon will be held at the church following the ser ice. Marion was born June 13, 1925 in Chicago. Seh was the daughter of John and Effie (Huizenga) DeJong. Marion grew up in Chicago and graduated from Parker High School. After graduationg she went to work with tthe Foott Brothers, a factory producing material to support World War Two. On July 28, 1945 she married Richard E. Cummings in Chicago where the couple made their home and raised their family. Marion was employsed as a Home Health Aid for many years. In November 1994, Marion and Richard moved to Topinabee where they have been since. Marion loved to cook. She enjoyed music being surrounded by her family. She attended the Berean Bible Church and CURVES. She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Barbara (Ray) Hoff of Topinabee, James (Lori) Cummings of Topinabee, Kathleen Clancy of Tompinabee; seven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; brother, John DeJong of Topinabee; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her grandson Richard Hoff, and her sisters Dorothy Ray and Annabelle Berndt. Contributions in Marion's memory are suggested to a charity of choice. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River served the family. To leave a condolence, please visit www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. |
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Mary Elizabeth Olney died Sept. 6, 2009, in Orlando, Fla. She was born Oct. 26, 1921, in Detroit, a daughter of Joseph W. and Katherine (Kennedy) Pattison. Lt. William H. Olney, dressed in his officer’s Naval uniform, stepped off the elevator of the Aetna Building in Detroit and met the prettiest girl he had ever seen. They married in 1943. The war years were spent at air bases, where he was a pilot and flight instructor. After the war, they moved to Leonidas, where they lived and raised their children. Together they owned and operated Galesburg Michigan Speedway and Hastings Raceway. Mary managed the business aspect of the speedways. Mary is survived by her children, Dr. Mary (Doug) Anderson of Leonidas, and Lynda Olney (Dave) Robertson and Lucey Olney of Orlando; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her brother, Allen R. Pattison of Port Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, William H. Olney Jr.; and her brother, Joseph Pattison. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mendon Cemetery, with the Rev. Canon Meredith Hunt of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating. Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon.   |
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Mary E. (Kolassa) Smoker, 77, of Bronson, has gone to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Mary was born Jan.17, 1933, in Sturgis, to Laddie and Christine (Hudson) Kolassa. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to a very loving family. Mrs. Smoker provided years of dedicated service to the Branch County Courts, Federal Mogul and Community Health Center of Branch County. She was a lifelong and faith-filled member of St. Mary of Assumption Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society. Mary was a devout Catholic, very devoted to the blessed Virgin. On Sept. 22, 1951, she married Marvin J. “Red” Smoker in Bronson. They shared 59 loving years together. In addition to her husband, Marvin, Mary is survived by her seven children, Marcia (Tom) Youngquist of West Bloomfield, Timothy (Brandi) Smoker of Concord, Carlene (Alan) Sosinski of Bronson, Randy (Vickie) Smoker of Bronson, Vince (Janine) Smoker of Milford, Jill (Tom) Duke of Coldwater and Julie (Chris) Staab of Marshall; her sister, Janet Yesh of Bronson; her brother, Leonard Kolassa of Garden City; 23 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson, with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson, with the Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Assumption Church in Bronson. |
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Mary Etta Whaley, 81, lifelong resident of Millersburg, passed away July 4, 2010 at Tendercare Health Center in Rogers City. Whaley was born August 18, 1928 in Onaway, Mich., the daughter of Herbert and Pearl (Whittaker) Stock. She was married to Homer Whaley on November 5, 1947 in Onaway. Mary Etta was a homemaker and farmer. She also worked outside of the home for Circuit Control and High-Q until 1990, when she retired. Her hobbies included fishing, gardening, sewing and horseback riding. She was an animal lover. She also enjoyed being a 4-H leader for many years. She is survived by her daughters, Lois (Donald) Crooks of Millersburg, Mary (Gary) Sias of Cheboygan, Betty (Larry) LaFave of Onaway and Missouri and Arlene Susan (Victor) Garms of Ocqueoc; a son, Elmer (Sandy) Whaley of Rogers City; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; her brothers, Herbert Stock Jr. of Millersburg and Sam Stock of New Mexico; and her sisters, Lois (Bruce) Price of Onaway and Minnie (Jim) Wilkinson of Onaway. Preceding Mary Etta in death are her husband, Homer (December 1998); sisters, Louise McGrath, Betty Stock and Ruth Ellenberger; brother, Bill Stock; parents, Herbert and Pearl Stock; and step-mother, Minie Stock. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2010 from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m. at the Chagnon Funeral Home. Elder Jim Morgan will officiate. Her final resting place will be the Riverside Cemetery in Millersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Mary Etta Whaley. Send an on-line condolence to the family of Mary Etta Whaley at www.chagnonfh.com |
Friday, July 2, 2010 10:06 AM |
Mary Lou Gardner, 73, of Boyne City, died July 1, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2:17 AM |
CEDARBURG, Wis. -- Merlyn Vern Halberg, 81, of Cedarburg and formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Cedarburg. He died surrounded by his family. |
Michele M. Pincheff April 30, 1962-June 29, 2010 Saturday, July 3, 2010 1:46 AM |
Michele M. Pincheff, age 48, of Manistee, MI. formerly of Monroe, passed away June 29, 2010 at her home. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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87, of Owosso, retired telephone operator, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Church of Christ, Owosso. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 9:01 AM |
Nancy Ellen McCraney, 72, of Horton Bay, passed away at her home on Monday, July 5, 2010. |
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Nellie I. Bowers Anderson, 85, of Hillsdale, formerly of Demming, N. M., passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  She was born Jan. 29, 1925. A graveside service to honor the life of Nellie Bowers Anderson will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Frontier Cemetery with Pastor Don Harkey officiating.   Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. |
Obituary: Alice Johnston-Buelow Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:12 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Alice Johnston-Buelow, formerly of the Hillsdale area, and a Market House employee in the 1960s, died June 23, 2010, in West Branch. Alice was born in Medina on Aug. 9, 1912, to Carl and Lulu Guss. She is survived by three children, Sharon (Jim) Carlson, Mary Ann Huffman and Bob (Ardis) Johnston plus five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Johnston; second husband, Warren Buelow, and son-in-law, Norm Huffman. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Aug. 7 at the Brook Assisted Living, 646 Court St., West Branch, Mich. |
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Elsie Claribel Bernard, 83, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Drews Place Village Green in Hillsdale. She was born Jan. 11, 1927 in Jefferson Township to Ted M. and Grace (Edinger) Kelley. She was married Nov. 17, 1946 to Leo Ray “Eddie” Bernard and he preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1991.        Elsie was a lifelong farmer, a former employee of Kiddie Brush Company, worked for 10 years in the laundry at Hillsdale Community Health Center, and over 30 years as secretary in the Hillsdale County Fair Office. She was an avid garage saler, holding weekly garage sales for over 20 years. Elsie is survived by two sons, Karl (Jane) Bernard of Osseo and Kenton Bernard of Ocala, Fla.; a brother, Asa Elwyn (Helen) Kelley of Addison; a brother-in-law, Robert Caskey of North Adams; four grandchildren, Ian Bernard, Aaron (Jennifer) Bernard, Mark (Chris) Bernard and Alison (Curtis) Rearick; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.                                                         Besides her husband, Leo “Eddie” Bernard, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Wilford Lavere.                           Funeral services for Elsie C. Bernard will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Deacon Aaron Petersen officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jefferson Township. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.                Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County.                                                                                                                         To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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 Ernestene Graybill, 66, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She spent her final days at home surrounded by loved ones. She passed away July 3. She was born Ernestene Juanita Brooks on Sept. 18, 1943 to her parents, James and Marjorie (Doriell) Brooks. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1961. Ernestene married Maurice Olin Graybill on December 21, 1963. They were happily married 33 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, James Brooks, and one sister, Mary Louella Stump. She worked 20 years at Fayette Tubular Products and she was the owner/operator of A GraySwan Quilt shop. Ernestene is survived by four children, Peggy (Randy) Swander of Clayton, Linda (Josef) Swaney of Navarre Fla., James (Debbie) Graybill of Hubbard, Ohio, and Juanita (Jamie) Kelley of Adrian; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan and Noah Swander of Clayton, and Ashley Swaney and Maurice Graybill of Navarre Fla.; two brothers, Tom Brooks of Onsted and Ivan (Velma) Brooks of Carleton, Mich.;four sisters, Donna Steele of Jonesville, Ruth Westgate of Onsted, Ann Rice of Onsted and Carol Brooks of Adrian. Also dearly loved by her husband’s brothers and sisters. Emma Escott of Tecumseh, Arlene (Cliff) Ogan of Lebanon Mo., Dub (Karen) Graybill of Santana, Kan., John Graybill of Lebanon, Mo., Carol Pebbles of Kansas City, Mo. Billie (Don) Moon of Ariz. and Ralph (Teresa) Graybill of Glasgow Scotland, UK. She leaves behind numerous beloved nieces nephews and friends. She will be missed by loving friends and her church family. She was a longstanding member of Canandaigua Community Church. She started the Youth Group at the church and served as director for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time talking to everyone she knew. Ernestene also enjoyed quilting, card games, and vacationing with her family. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Services at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 11 at Brown VanHemert Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Jerry Hoffman officiating. Dinner to follow at Canandaigua Community Church. Interment will be beside her husband at Canandaigua Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Canandaigua Community Church.    View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Obituary: Harland E. Bates Jr. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:18 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Harland Earl Bates Jr., 83, of Hillsdale, passed away Friday July 2, 2010 at Hillsdale Community Health Center.  He was born Aug. 30, 1926 in Jackson to Harland E. and Bessie Marie (Johns) Bates Sr. He was married Dec. 9, 1951 to Shirley Ann Mosher and she survives. Harland was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force and retired from Allied Products after 41 years of service. He was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church and was an active member of the Senior Center Harmonica Group. Surviving besides his wife, Shirley, are two daughters, Lisa (Michael) Brink of Hillsdale and Connie McCutcheon of Colfax, Ind.; a son, Randy Bates of Hillsdale; a sister-in-law, Megan Bates of Paw Paw; a brother, Gene Doolittle of Hillsdale; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Harland was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Gary McCutcheon; a grandson, Shane; a sister, Genivie; two brothers, Harold Bates and Orin Doolittle. Memorial services for Harland E. Bates Jr. will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hillsdale Baptist Church with Dr. Daniel Pann officiating. Interment will follow at Bankers Cemetery. There will be no visitation or calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, Hillsdale. To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Randy B. Hubbard, of Jackson, passed away June 30, 2010, age 50. Survived by his wife, Sharlet, of 28 years; one son Roswell “RJ” Hubbard; his mother and father, Judith and Smitty Sargent; two brothers, Todd (Judy) Hubbard, and Chadd (Sarah) Hogle; mother-in-law, Donna Steele. Preceded in death by his father, Wayne Hubbard. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, with Pastor Rod Walker officiating. Cremation will follow service. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. |
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Redessa R. Holman, age 98, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 16, 1912. Funeral arrangements for Redessa Holman are pending at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
Obituary: Sue Ann (Jorgenson) Goshorn Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:17 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Sue Ann Goshorn, 59, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away in San Antonio, Texas, peacefully in her sleep with her daughters by her side. Sue was born March 25, 1951, in Hillsdale, to Robert and Elva Jean (Taylor) Jorgenson; both are now deceased. Sue graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1969. She was raised by her grandparents, Eldon and Alice Taylor, and by her aunt, Joan Ingram, now all deceased. She was married Dec. 24, 1970, to Vincent Vern Goshorn; he passed away April 11, 1988. She worked with the Camp Fire Girls for many years and enjoyed working at Confection Connection. Survivors include Scott (Rose) Goshorn of Ellsworth, Victoria (Jose) Dominguez of San Antonio, Texas, Terry (Kerry) Goshorn of Minnesota, Kelli (Pete) Schwendt of Crestview, Fla. and Heidi Goshorn of San Antonio, Texas, plus eight grandchildren; cousins, Linda (Bruce) Griffith and Betsy (John) Gordon; sisters and brothers-in-law include Leota Redding, Hillsdale, Helen Nelson, Jonesville, Leon (Carolyn) Goshorn, Hillsdale, Sharon Goshorn, Hillsdale, Sandra (Richard) Rockwood, Hillsdale and Becky Reh, Tellico Plains, Tenn. and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place with a family memorial to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, monetary gifts and condolences can be sent to: Victoria Dominguez, 9718 Ivy Plains Drive, San Antonio, Texas.   |
97, of Lansing, died Monday. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Ottilie Ruth "Tillie" Sanderson Lansing Age 97, died in Charlotte, Michigan on July 5, 2010. She was born to Wanda and Rudolph Moltzon, June 13, 1913, in Jersey City, NJ. She is survived by two children, Susan (Robert) Christiansen of Charlotte and James (Mary) Sanderson of Manistee; 4 grandchildren, Neal Christiansen, Sarah Raguckas, Jay Sanderson and Steve Sanderson; great-grandchild, Brody Raguckas; 2 sisters, Frieda Bassler and Margaret Kinney; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; 3 sisters, Martha Conarton, Elsie Gustofik and Edna Stangry; and grandson, Jonathon Sanderson. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 549 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing, with The Rev. James R. Lichtenberger and Pastor Matthew A. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice in memory of Tillie Sanderson. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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Patricia L. St. Amour, age 68, of Cheboygan, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010. She was born April 14, 1942 in Pontiac to Clarence and Margaret (Morrow) Hudak. In 1962, Patricia married William K. St. Amour, who preceded her in death in 2000. Patricia was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Huron Street Tabernacle. She was an avid baker, having won first place in an apple pie baking contest and had baked all of her children’s wedding cakes. She enjoyed taking walks and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her six children, Jomarie (Ron Blaskowski) St. Amour, Kurt St. Amour, William (Penny) St. Amour, Therese (Kenneth) Warner, all of Cheboygan, Andrew (Holly) St. Amour of Wolverine and Alys-Marie Wilkinson of Cheboygan; one sister, Anna-Marie (David) McCormick of Cheboygan; two brothers, Russell (Dorothy) Hudak of Cheboygan and Joe (Ruth) Hudak of Detour; 25 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, William, Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Theresa Brasseur; and one brother, Eddie Hudak. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Beaugrand Township Hall with Pastor Sam Agee officiating. Memorial contributions in Patricia’s name may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Those wishing to share memories and condolences of Patricia are invited to sign an online register book at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. Nordman Funeral Home is caring for the family. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 6:34 AM |
Patricia Spence, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010, at Central Michigan Community Hospital. |
55, of Lansing, died Saturday. Arrangements by Swanson Funeral Home, Flint. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Paul Richard Courser Lansing Paul passed away Friday July 2, 2010 in Lansing, MI as a result of a motorcycle accident at the age of 34. He was born May 15, 1976 in Grand Rapids, MI; the son of Richard Lynn and Frances Ann (Jose) Courser. Paul graduated from Lakewood High School, and Northern Michigan University, where he loved the band, and choir. On August 19, 2006 he married Sheila Marie McConnell. Paul was a Eagle Scout 157. He was employed with the Department of IT with the State of Michigan, where he assisted Corrections and the State Police. He loved to hunt, fish, hockey/Red Wings, and love helping others. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Bruce and Helen Jose. Surviving are his wife, Sheila, mother, Fran, father and step-mother, Dick and Hope, grandparents, Clarabelle and Eugene, in-laws, Shirley and Storm, Jeremiah, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. - Thursday July 8, 2010 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. - Wednesday at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America/ Sunfield Troop, Paws for a Cause, or Lakewood United Methodist Church: C/O RFH PO Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at, The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. |
34, of Lansing, state Department of Technology employee, died Friday as the result of a motorcycle accident. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. |
57, of DeWitt, died Sunday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
GRETZ, RONALD GEORGE; of Clarkston; July 4, 2010; age 66. |
Saturday, July 3, 2010 2:53 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Raymond John Rigoni Sr., 99, of Ramsay, died Thursday, July 1, 2010, in Wakefield. |
Monday, July 5, 2010 11:22 PM |
Raymond P. Gaynor Raymond P. Gaynor, age 69, resident of Clinton Township, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Born July 17, 1940, in Detroit, Mich., to the late William and Janet. Raymond was a teacher and principal of Guardian Angel School-Detroit for 11 years, and retired from Woodhaven School District in 2005 where he taught at Yake Elementary and was principal at Erving Elementary. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Nennie) for 46 years. Dear father of Mark (Carrie), Paul (Rita), Deanna (Mike) Kulczycki, Trisha ( Don) Measel, and John (Lisa). Proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren. Remembered by two brothers and six sisters and predeceased by two brothers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (three blocks east of Van Dyke), Utica, Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. with rosary 7 p.m. Instate Friday 9:30 am at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church 41300 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Family request donations to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. |
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Very Rev. James P. Spink, Ph.D. of Angola, Ind., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The son of Elizabeth Grady and Gale T. Spink, he was born in Ethan, S.D. on Nov. 6, 1933, the youngest of nine children. His twin died shortly after birth. The family moved to Harrisburg, Ore. in 1935 where he attended public school until he graduated from the eighth grade and entered seminary at Mt. Angel, Ore. He completed high school and college there with a major in philosophy and history. He entered St. Thomas Seminary in Kenmore, Wash. and was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest in 1959. He served as associate pastor to St. John the Apostle Church in Oregon City, Ore. for nine years, then went to the Sorbonne University of Paris, Paris, France. He resigned from Roman Catholic Church in 1966, and returned to Notre Dame where he completed his doctoral in 1972. He started the Northeastern Community Mental Health Center, Kendallville, in 1970, and went into private practice in 1979 starting the Family Counseling Center. He earned a Masters Degree in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counseling. He assisted Cameron Hospital in their inpatient treatment of alcoholic and drug addicts, training and consulting with their staff. In 1992, he started Community of Corrections facility in Auburn with the goal of rehabilitating addicts in a work-release environment. His Family Counseling Center began in 1979 after he resigned from Northeastern Center once it was in full operation in the four counties of Northeast Indiana. He had operated two offices with his staff in Auburn and Angola, seeing many local residents even if they couldn't pay for lack of insurance or employment! The Family Counseling Center will continue under the auspices of Dr. Judy Williams, Ph.D. and Associates. He completed a Diplomate in Psychopharmacology in 2000, in the hope that Indiana would legislate for properly trained psychologists to have prescribing privileges as some other states have done. In 1998, he met Archbishop Brian Carsten, better known to us as "Father Skip," the Metropolitan Archbishop of the American Orthodox Catholic Church. He joined this group and was soon made a Monsignor for his wisdom and experience in aiding so many people. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Emma Spink; a daughter, Bethann Appleman of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, Brandon (Beth) Wolf of San Antonio, Texas and Larry (Theresa) Wolf of Albion; four grandchildren whom he dearly loved and enjoyed, Timber and Dakota Wolf, both of Albion, Ind. and Emily and Ethan James Wolf, both of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Charlie, Dennis and Clarence Spink; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be missed dearly. His legacy of helping others will continue with the Dr. James P. Spink Scholarship Fund. Donations to this fund can be sent to First Federal Bank at 212 E. Maumee St., Angola, Ind. Calling hours will be on Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 2-6 p.m. at Feller Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street in Waterloo, Ind. The funeral service will be Monday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at Feller Funeral Home. |
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Richard Crozier Zingle, age 86, passed away on July 4, 2010, after a brief illness at Freedom Village. Services will be conducted at Dykstra Funeral Home, with burial in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, July 9, at noon at Dykstra’s Downtown Chapel. Friends may greet the family 30 minutes before the service. 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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Robert Conklin Sr., age 72, of Adrian passed away July 2, 2010. Funeral arrangements are pending at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian. |
89, of Higgins Lake, died Wednesday. Memorial services noon Friday at the Charlotte VFW Hall. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. |
78, of Delta Township, retired former Fedewa Machine Repair co-owner, died Friday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel. |
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:49 PM |
Rosalynde M. Johnston, of Charlevoix, passed away at her home Monday morning, June 28, 2010. |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2:02 PM |
A memorial service for Roy Michael Conn, who passed away on Sept. 30, 2009, will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Harbor Light Chapel, 8220 Clayton Road, Harbor Springs. A meal will follow the service. |
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Ruby L. McCann, 87, of Howe, Ind., died Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She worked as a seamstress at Shadow Interiors in Shipshewana, Ind., and had lived most of her life in LaGrange County. She spent many years on Big Long Lake. She was born Oct. 29, 1922, in DeKalb County, Ind., to William and Dessie (Whitman) Diehm. On Feb. 11, 1939, she married Walter E. McCann in Waterloo, Ind. He preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Alice D. Walker of Nancy, Ky.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Walter L. “Butch” and Sharon McCann of Howe, Ind., and Daniel J. McCann of LaGrange; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Rice of Centreville; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Garcile Brandeberry of Corunna, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Larry J. McCann in September 1994; three sisters; and a brother. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Carldean Merrifield officiating. Burial will take place at Brighton Cemetery, Howe. Memorials are donor’s choice. Online condolences may be submitted to the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com. |
87, of Ionia, retired bank teller, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church, Ionia. Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home, Ionia. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:37 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Ruth K. Tiitu, 84, of Ironwood, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Wakefield. |
Monday, July 5, 2010 8:05 AM |
MARTIN, SALLY A.; of Waterford; died July 3, 2010; at 70 years of age. |
Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:00 AM |
Shirley E. Keehn, 74, of Monroe, who died Thursday, was employed by the Monroe County Historical Museum. |
Sarah E. Burt July 17, 1993 - June 29, 2010 Friday, July 2, 2010 1:10 PM |
Sarah E. Burt, age 16, of Germantown Hills, Ill. passed away on Tuesday June 29, 2010. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:35 AM |
RAMSAY, Mich. -- Scott Christopher Udd, 46, of Ramsay, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 1:09 PM |
Shirley E. Keehn, 74, of Monroe died Thursday afternoon at her home. Arrangements by |
Shirley E. Keehn May 9, 1936-July 1, 2010 Saturday, July 3, 2010 1:46 AM |
Shirley E. Keehn, 74, of Monroe died at 12:19 p.m. Thursday at her home. |
Thursday, July 1, 2010 3:28 PM |
Sophie J. (Skowronski) Dzwik, 90, of Elmira, died peacefully June, 29, 2010, at home in the presence of her loving family. |
Stella Komorowski Nov. 2, 1917-June 28, 2010 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:57 PM |
Stella Komorowski, age 92, of Petersburg, MI, died Monday, June 28, 2010 in Point Place Care & Rehabilitation Center. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:59 AM |
Stuart "Bud" Kirvan, of Petoskey and formerly of Ann Arbor, a former weekly newspaper editor, popular columnist and public relations executive, died July 1, 2010, in Petoskey. He was 90 and had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for the past three years. |
Thursday, July 1, 2010 2:12 AM |
ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Sylvia K. Ingram, 98, of Bruce Crossing, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
THOMPSON, THELMA M.; age 87; was born April 25, 1923 in White Lake, Michigan; and died in Commerce Twp., Michigan on July 2, 2010. |
53, of Lansing, died Friday. Memorial services noon Thursday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 1:35 AM |
SPEWOCK, VERONICA M.; age 91; of Howell; died Sunday, July 4, 2010; at 7:13 p.m. |
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 7:05 AM |
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Sunday, July 4, 2010 6:45 AM |
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 9:02 AM |
Ward H. Walstrom, 92, of Harbor Springs, died March 23, 2010. |
82, of Grand Rapids, real estate broker, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford. |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 7:17 AM |
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Sunday, July 4, 2010 6:45 AM |
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Friday, July 2, 2010 5:12 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- William "Bill" Huotari, 71, of 302 E. Tamarack St., Ironwood, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at home with his family at his side. |
Friday, July 2, 2010 6:50 AM |
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010 7:05 AM |
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:39 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
William H. Olney Jr. died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in Orlando, Fla. Bill was born March 9, 1967, in Fort Pierce, Fla., a son of William H. and Mary Elizabeth (Pattison) Olney. He spent most of his childhood in Michigan. He was a graduate of Colon High School and the University of Central Florida. He graduated from Stetson Law School, St. Petersburg, Fla, in 1994 and was class president. Bill was from a medical family and spent his professional career defending physicians and hospitals. Shortly before his death, he became a partner in his Orlando law firm. Bill’s parents owned stock car race tracks, and Bill grew up with, and loved, automobile racing. He was a poet, a storyteller and he loved to laugh. Bill is survived by his sisters, Dr. Mary (Doug) Olney Anderson of Leonidas, Lynda (Dave) Robertson and Lucey Olney, both of Orlando; and by nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mendon Cemetery with the Rev. Canon Meredith Hunt of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating. Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon.   |
Friday, July 2, 2010 1:29 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
William Oakley “Bill” Siler, 71, of Coldwater, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born Dec. 21, 1938 in Quincy Township to Oakley and Mary (Price) Siler. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1957 and began a lifelong career as an electrician working his apprenticeship at Sweet Electric. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Fort Carson, Colo. He married his first wife Chloe (Meyer) Gaetz in 1964 and divorced in 1984. He married his second wife, Margaret A (Hammond) Rasmussen on Aug. 23, 1986. Bill was involved in FFA, 4-H and football during his school years. He repelled down mountains and enjoyed boxing during his military service. For 14 years, he owned and operated M & S Electric, along with his brother, Doug Siler, and brother-in-law, Marvin Martin. He also worked for Windmeuller Electric, Scott Electric, Tittle Electric and Ludwick Electric. Bill retired due to colon cancer.   Bill treasured the moments spent with his wife, Margaret, his children and grandchildren. He appreciated the joys of nature by watching the sunrise and sunset and going fishing, taking camping trips and mushrooming. Bill loved putting together radio controlled airplanes and working in his woodshop making furniture and wooden bowls. He always had an enthusiasm for farming and raising animals. He was forever a die hard Detroit Lions fan. Bill has always summed up his life as being interesting, rewarding, and fulfilling, and even when he experienced bumps and bruises along the way, it gave him such a satisfying taste of life. He leaves behind his loving wife, Margaret A. (Hammond) Siler, daughters Mary Beth Goble, of El Reno, Okla., Robyn (Daniel) O’Neil of Fremont, Ind., Tracy (Tim) Squier of Coldwater and Maryann (Nick) Adams of Cedar Hill, Mo., sons William J. (Cecelia) Siler of Hudson, Ind., Christ Rasmussen of Quincy and Troy Rasmussen of YNP, Wyom., grandchildren Mike (Lizeth) Hendron, Rebecca Siler, Lindsay Hall, Kierstyn Squier, Cody Squier, Sammantha Rasmussen, Madison Siler and Bane Siler, great-grandchildren Jordon Adams and Alexandra Hendron, sister Connie Martin of Allen, twin sisters Donna (Robert) Kestner of Allen and Darlene (Mike) Shaneover of Kittanning, Pa. and aunts Arlene Sweet of Coldwater, Elenor Siler of Coldwater, Helen Price of  Tucson, Ariz. and Bess (Raymond) Young of Union City. His parents and brother Doug Siler preceded him in death. Bill’s family is very thankful to the nurses and doctors at Borgess Medical Care Center in Kalamazoo, Dr. Delong, Dr. Mohomadi and Nurse Shelley, and Community Health Center of Branch County Hospice (Barb Swain, Pam and Karen Kennedy) for all of their wonderful care and support. Special thank you to Jeff and Patricia Love, Love’s Lazy Lagoon Campground, Ev and Sharon Egbert, Pastor Bill Wilson, Quincy High School classmates of 1957, in addition to many others; your visits, meals, along with your loving and charitable support was greatly treasured throughout this most difficult time.   Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 7, 1 p.m., at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, with Pastor Bill Wilson officiating. Visitation is scheduled Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service.    In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bill’s family (c/o Margaret Siler or Tracy Squier) would be appreciated. |
Saturday, June 26, 2010 6:41 AM |
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 4:44 PM |
A memorial service for former Petoskey resident William S. Boda, 67, will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at St. Mary's Church in Burt Lake. |
Sunday, July 4, 2010 8:48 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Wilma J. (Summers) Bennington, age 86, died on the 29th day of June, 2010, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian. She was born June 5, 1924, in Adrian to Frank and Tamma (Brockway) Summers. On April 24, 1964, in Springfield, Ohio, she was married to Earl S. Bennington of Holloway. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2004. “Billie,” as she was known to many, attended Adrian schools and worked at Tecumseh Products Co. during World War II helping to produce munitions for the war effort. She later worked for General Telephone Co. in Tecumseh and Adrian, retiring in 1984 after 22 years of service. She was a continuous member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary Post #4187 in Tecumseh for 56 years. She and Earl enjoyed many years fishing, boating, snowmobiling and entertaining family, friends and neighbors at their Wamplers Lake home near Brooklyn and at their Cranberry Lake cabin near Harrison. She was a wonderful cook, a talent all who visited the Bennington household thoroughly enjoyed as no one ever left hungry. During her last 14 years she coped with the debilitating effects of a stroke by giving a big smile to all her visitors, a sincere thank you for any kindness, and taking great pleasure in hearing the latest news about family and friends. Wilma is survived by sons Stephen (Barbara) Kruger of Tecumseh, Earl “Frank” (Janice) Kruger of Brooklyn; stepson James Bennington of Waters, Mich.; stepdaughters Jill Rieman of Jackson, Mich., and Joy (Don) Schmidt of Tecumseh; brother-in-law Keith (Frances) Bennington of Lima, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and close friend Sue Salt of Wamplers Lake. In addition to her husband, Earl, and her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Phillip Ervin Kruger; brothers Clarence, Howard and Robert Summers; sisters Fern Mitchell, Audrey Howard and Jean Briggs; and grandson Earl Kruger. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside memorial service will be held in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee or to Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to Handler Funeral Home in Tecumseh.   |
Sunday, July 4, 2010 9:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Wilma Jane Scott, age 89, of Adrian died on Friday, July 2, 2010, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 11, 1920, in Fairfield Township to William K. and Evangeline (Mickens) Nelson. She graduated from Sand Creek High School in 1937, was certified to teach from Lenawee County Normal, earned her BA from Adrian College and her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. She had taught in Lenawee County Schools for over 30 years. She was married to Elwood E. French in November 1941 in Fairfield Township. He preceded her in death in November 1957. On Sept. 1, 1961, she married Harlan W. Hill in Seneca. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1987. She then married J. Ronald Scott on Feb. 14, 1992, in Adrian and he survives. Jane was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, where she served as pianist. In addition to her husband, Ron, she is survived by her children, Sally (Tom) Graf of Adrian, Deborah (Robert) Meister of Clare, Jeffrey R. (Marianne) Scott of Minneapolis, Minn., James S. Scott of Jackson, and Henry W. (Krista) Scott of Waxhaw, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy (John) French Johnson of Indian River; a sister, Ruth Bartlett of Fairfield; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her first and second husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Herman Nebelung; two brothers, Edwin Nelson in infancy and William K. Nelson, Jr.; a sister, Harriett Evangeline Mattis; a son, James E. French; and two grandchildren, Cody and Brittany Graf. Funeral services for Jane will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor David Morton officiating. Burial will be in Ogden Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at  www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Brethren. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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