Alan R. Cunningham, 57, of Branch, died Saturday, July 17. Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Arline I. Morris Holt Age 93, passed away July 15, 2010. She was born November 28, 1916, in Lansing, the daughter of E.B. and Hazel Page. Arline was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Morris; Mother, Hazel Page; and sister, Elaine Kuntas. Surviving are: 3 children, Nancy (Ted) Kingsley, Rebecca (Neil) Clark and Richard (Pat) Morris; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; special friend, Trudy Longazel; and caregivers, Debbie and Joan, as well as many others. The family wishes to express a special "thank you" to the staffs of Hospice Advantage and Mother Teresa House for their compassionate care. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010, at Olivet Baptist Church, 5455 W. Willoughby Road, Holt. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa House or Lansing City Rescue Mission in memory of Arline Morris. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. |
Arthur Schihl, 83, of Ludington, husband of Joan Schihl, passed away Saturday, July 17. Visitation is Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. with the funeral service to be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Harris Funeral Home in... |
BOBBIE J. (nee MONTGOMERY) BEMUS Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:06 AM |
BEMUS, BOBBIE J. (nee MONTGOMERY); age 80; of Madison Heights; passed away July 18, 2010. |
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Barbara J. Rueppel, 60, of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Military honors are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, (517) 278-2311, www.putnamfuneralhome.com. |
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Barry Ivie, age 58, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 9, 1951, in East Prairie, Mo., a son of  Ralph and Dema (Lane) Ivie. Barry graduated from East Prairie High School in 1970. On May 18, 1987, he married Debbie Douglas in Three Rivers. Barry worked as a manufacturing technician at American Axle in Three Rivers for 28 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Three Rivers Eagles and enjoyed fishing and boating. He will always be remembered for his skills on the grill as “Barry’s BBQ.” Surviving are his father Ralph (Carol) Ivie of Goldsboro, N.C.; his wife, Debbie Ivie, of Mendon; daughters Shylia (George) Leonard of Three Rivers and Keri (Eric) Roe of Athens; sons Joey Ivie of Joplin, Mo., and Gregory (Brenda) Ivie of East Prairie; sisters Vicky (John) Farmer, Dawn Carr and Kelly (Branden) Besecker; grandchildren Cody, JT, Drew, Quincy, Chelsea, Jamie, Dallas, Allison and Savannah Ivie, Shyanna and James Butcher, Gracie Leonard, and Sarah, Katelynn and Emma Roe; and great-granddaughter, Ivy Grace York. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dema Ivie; a son, Jamie Ivie; and a granddaughter, Chrissy. Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Jerry Solis Riverside Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospital Specialty Clinic Cancer Center.  Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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Basil J. Magner, 85, of Coldwater, died on Friday, July 16, 2010 surrounded by his family at the Laurels of Coldwater. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor David Anderson officiating. The family will receive visitors for from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson. Basil was born on March 1, 1925 in Branch County and has lived in the area all of his life. He married Pearl Gigowski on Oct. 6, 1951 in Bronson. She preceded him in death in Nov. 2008. Basil had worked at the Midwest Foundry in Coldwater for 37 years, retiring in 1987. Basil always had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, feeding the birds and collecting and polishing rocks that he had found through the years. Mr. Magner is survived by his son Gary (Wanda) Magner of Union City, daughter Carol (Curtis) Blowers of Burlington, grandsons Chad Blowers of Holt and Clint Blowers of Philadelphia, Pa., sister-in-law Josephine Tucker of Coldwater and his cat and constant companion, Sassafras. In addition to his wife, Basil was also preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Magner. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of Branch County. Arrangements have been cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. |
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Beatriz Guebara, 67, of Holland, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland. www.lifestorynet.com |
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Bernard L. Meyers, age 79, of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. He was born April 25, 1931 in Cheboygan to August and Emma (Knaffle) Meyers. On November 15, 1960 in Cheboygan, Bernard married Catherine Hudson. Bernard served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He worked for Cheboygan Manufacturing Company and retired as a foreman after more than 25 years of service. He was a member of the Cheboygan Eagles and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and small engine repair. Survivors include two children, Linda K. Meyers and David (Ronda) Meyers; and two grandchildren, Kari M. Meyers and Ryan D. Meyers and his ex-wife, Catherine Russell, all of Cheboygan. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Elmer and Jerry. As per Bernard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions in Bernard’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Those wishing to share memories and condolences of Bernard are invited to sign an online register book at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. Nordman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. |
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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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Bobbie J. Bemus Bobbie J. (nee Montgomery) Bemus, age 80, of Madison Heights, passed away July 18, 2010. She was born June 18, 1930 in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was the past owner, and "soup-maker" of Shanty Bar in Hazel Park. Beloved wife of Paul Bemus, whom she married May 1, 1970. Dearest mother of Gary Bemus, Dan Bemus and Peggy Bemus. Also survived by nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Claudia Anderson; brothers, Wallace (Wilma) Montgomery and Jay Montgomery. She is predeceased by her children, Al Anderson, Jesse Anderson, Marti Anderson, Tim Bemus and Mary Bemus. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. with the Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R. Road, Hazel Park. Online condolences at www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com. |
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COLEMAN, ETHEL "Judy"; age 84; passed away Friday, July 16, 2010; at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. |
Calvin E. (Hoppy) Hale Sept. 6, 1935-June 26, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 1:51 AM |
Calvin E. (Hoppy) Hale, 74, of Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Newport, MI died peacefully at home on June 26, 2010. |
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Carl E. Caseman, age 69, of rural Burr Oak, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at his home. Carl was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Constantine, a son to the late Lloyd C. and Marian (Dimmick) Caseman. Carl graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1958 and later served in the U.S. National Guard. On June 4, 1966, he married Patricia Lee Jensen which ended in divorce. He later married Carolyn Price which also ended in divorce. On Aug. 24, 1982, he married Ruth German in Centreville. Carl had lived most of his life in Constantine moving to his home on Long Lake in 1986. He had owned and operated Caseman Marathon Gas station in Constantine for four years.  He had been employed as a brick layer at BAC. Local 9 of Kalamazoo and also had been employed by Bracy and Jarhr of Quincy.  Carl was owner, president and C.E.O. of Caseman Motor Car Co. of Burr Oak. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Caseman of Burr Oak; daughter, Melissa Sandker of Sturgis; two step-sons, Ronald German Jr. of Key West, Fla., and Brian German of Burr Oak; three grandchildren, Justin and August Adams of Colorado and Clarissa Sandker of Sturgis; step grandson, Trent German of LaGrange, Ind.; brother, Danny (Dana) Caseman of Altha, Fla.; three sisters, Nancy (Jerry) Preston, Bonnie Caseman and Sandra (Dennis) Blodgett, all of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Jeffrey Caseman; and one brother, Howard Caseman. A private memorial service for the family will be held at 2 p.m. July 16, 2010, at the Constantine Cemetery.   |
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Chad Mohr, 39, of Holland, formerly of Zeeland, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Hospice House. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ridge Point Community Church, 340 104th Ave. Visiting hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. www.yntemafh.com |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Charles W. "Chucky" Johnson, 73, of Iron Street, Bessemer, died Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Charles W. Pierson, 67, of Ruskin, Fla., and a former resident of Sturgis and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1960, passed away Friday July 9, 2010, at his home. He was born Sept. 22, 1942, a son of Charles Ward and Rama (Shafer) Pierson. Chuck was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the Marine Corps League, Vietnam Veterans Association of America and the VFW. He was also a pedigreed Devil Dog, an avid hunter, member of the Safari Club International and an avid proponent of the Boy Scouts of America. On Oct. 28, 1967, he married Arlene Wisler. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; two sons, Charles “Alex” Pierson of Indianapolis and Justin R. Pierson of Knoxville, Tenn.; one daughter, Tiffany F. (Andrew) Cline, stationed in Japan; four grandsons, Keegan R., Charles A. (Xander), Liam K. Pierson and Tyler K. Cline; his mother; and a brother, Eric F. Pierson. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, where a Marine Corp League Devil Dog memorial service will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral services celebrating the life of Charles W. Pierson will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis where full military honors will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 and the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Pierson’s memory consider the Department of Michigan, Marine Corps League, Scholarship Fund, c/o: Phillip S. Smith, 7774 Patton, Detroit, MI 48228. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfunealhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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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. |
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Cheryl A. (Cattell) Rubley, 55, of Fremont, Ind., beloved soul mate of Dennis, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Angola, Ind. Cheryl was born May 23, 1955, in LaGrange, Ind., to Eugene and June (Kaestner) Cattell. On Aug. 26, 1995, Cheryl gave Dennis Rubley her unconditional love and the two forever became one in marriage. Mrs. Rubley graduated from Prairie Heights High School and earned her associates degree from the International Business College of Fort Wayne, Ind. She had worked at the Herald Republican Newspaper in Angola, Infinisource and Indiana Wire. Cheryl was a member of Heartland Fellowship Church in Orland and had also attended Lake Bethel Mennonite Church. She enjoyed plastic canvas cross-stitch, reading and interior decorating. Cheryl volunteered with the Literacy Council, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially Dennis, and her dogs. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Dennis; her mother, June Cattell of LaGrange; her four-legged kids, P. Nutt and Shannon Wildfire Rubley III; a brother Marlin (Reba) Cattell of Howe; a brother-in-law, David (Del) Rubley of Coldwater; a nephew, Jason Rubley of New Jersey; a niece, Gretchen (Eric) Leese of Chicago; great-nephews Nicholas and Michael Leese; aunts Hazel Murphy of Allentown, Pa., Viola Cattell of Elkhart, Ind., and Doris Zarnnow of Chandler, Ariz.; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Cattell; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gerald and Patricia Rubley; and her beloved “Beagle Baby,” Molly. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor Rolland Roth from Heartland Fellowship Church and Pastor Mervin Miller from Lake Bethel Mennonite Church officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson. Memorials may be directed to Steuben County Humane Society or Cameron Hospital Oncology Dept. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com, to share a thought in the online guestbook.   |
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Christopher J. LaPierre, age 63, of Cheboygan, died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at his home. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements were in care of the Brietzke Funeral Home in Rogers City. |
Clara Emilie (Helwig) Pinter March 26, 1922-July 17, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:52 PM |
Clara Emilie (Helwig) Pinter was called to heaven on Saturday, July 17, 2010. She will join her husband Daniel who passed away 3 months ago on April 13, 2010. |
Clara Mary (Lesiak) (Rabbitt) Berns March 6, 1928-May 11, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:52 PM |
Services have been set for Clara M. Berns, 82, who passed away at her home in Meridian, Idaho on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. |
Clare R. McPherson Sr., 86, of Beaverton, passed away suddenly Friday, July 9, 2010. |
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Clarence “Butch” Nau passed away on April 29, 2010 after a courageous battle with ALS. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Mackinaw City on July 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be at Audie's after the service. Join his family and friends in this celebration of his life. |
50, of Rives Junction, died Friday. Memorial services 6 p.m. Wednesday at 5914 Grand River, Rives Junction. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
Daniel S. Fiser Rives Junction Age 50, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2010. He was born May 4, 1960, in Lansing, MI to Richard and Joann (Bennett) Fiser. Preceded in death by his father, Dick Fiser of Morrice. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Robin (Binkley) Fiser; 2 children, Bradley and Brandi Fiser, both of Rives Junction; 2 grandsons, Isaac Fiser of Jackson and Justin Fiser of Rives Junction; mother, Joann Bennett of Leslie; brother, Jon (Jamie) Fiser of Leslie; several aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends. He will be missed by all. In honor of Dan's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Wake will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 5900 Grand River Road, Rives Junction, MI. Those desiring may make contributions to the family. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason, MI. On-line condolences may be made at |
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David A. Worley, 56, of Weston, Wisc., formerly of Kalamazoo, died Friday, July 2, 2010 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater with Pastor David Pierce of the First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. David was born June 15, 1954 in Kalamazoo to Billy and Doris (Green) Worley. Mr. Worley was a 1972 graduate of Allegan High School. He has spent the past 20 years in Wisconsin and had previously lived in Kalamazoo for many years. He was a member of the Lions Club in Wisconsin and an avid Green Bay Packer fan who loved to cook and enjoyed NASCAR racing. David is survived by his father Billy Worley and Dorothy Milks of Mission, Texas, his sisters Mary (Jeff) McRae and Lisa Krzeminski, all of Coldwater, his special friend Donna Fullmer of Weston, Wisc. and his nieces and nephews Elizabeth McRae and Erica McRae of Kalamazoo, Andrew McRae, Paige Krzeminski, Austin Krzeminski, and Logan Worley, all of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1997, and his sister Debbie Worley. Memorials may be directed to The Branch County Humane Society. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
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David L. Huss, age 69, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at the home of his niece in Schoolcraft. He was born June 7, 1941, in Sturgis, a son of the late Warren and Faye (Sunday) Huss. David was a lifelong Sturgis resident and member of the Eagles Lodge #1314 and the Loyal Order of Moose #574. For 40 years he had been employed as a forklift operator at Americraft Carton in Sturgis. He is survived by one niece, Linda (Kim) Gerow of Schoolcraft; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and a brother. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis. A private graveside service and burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Human Society of the United States c/o: The HSUS, Dept MEMIT9, 2100 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20037. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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David M. Armstrong, 52, of Stuart, Fla., and formerly of Three Rivers, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 15, with his loving family at his home in Laguna Beach, Calif. He was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Three Rivers, to Merrill H. and Barbara I. Armstrong. David was president and CEO of Armstrong International Inc., a fifth generation, family held, multinational manufacturer. David was an accomplished author and speaker to global audiences on ethics in business and appeared on numerous nationally syndicated programs.  David’s leadership was especially notable for emphasizing the following priorities; “Faith in God, family, business” … in this order. With strong faith and promoting an ethics based culture, David followed his father’s desire to globalize the company, most recently opening a manufacturing facility with multiple sales offices throughout the Indian subcontinent. David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Yvonne; sons Chad, and Kurt and his wife, Mandy; father, Merrill and his wife, Sharon; grandmother, Annie Grover; sister, Tamara Bloss, and her husband, Douglas; and brother Patrick and his wife, Nicole. David was active in his community at Sailfish Point and was the former president of the Sailfish Point Golf Club. A private family burial service will be held Wednesday at McCormick and Son funeral home, 1795 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at 10 a.m. July 30 at Armstrong International, Three Rivers,  with lunch served after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to the Church by the Sea,  468 Legion Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651; or the Armstrong Foundation, 2081 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL  34996. Since David’s untimely passing, many have expressed a desire to share their personal stories, memories and reflections with David’s family. To make it easier for you to convey those remembrances, a special Web page has been created on the Armstrong website.  You can access this page by clicking the link at www.armstronginternational.com. |
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Dean Scott Bailey, son of Shirley Bailey and the late M.G. Bailey, was born March 6, 1951 in Coldwater. He died at home on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home. He married Dana Rachlin in 1987 at the Boulders in Carefree, Ariz. He was a multi-engine rated and a glider pilot. At one time, he was a bush pilot in Alaska and a big game guide in Montana. He had also worked at Chicago Mercantile Exchange and later operated Bailey Farm until retirement due to illness. He had attended KVCC and KCC. He spent many hours working to maintain his pride and joy, a 1959 Mercedes Benz convertible. He is survived by his wife Dana of 23 years, his mother Shirley, sisters Marece Hutchison and Genelle (John) Welch of Coldwater, a sister-in-law Michale Rachlin of Florida, nieces and nephews Kyle (Mandy) Hutchison of Alaska, Jenna (Derek) Mathieu of Kalamazoo, Evan (Courtney) Hutchison of Sturgis, Asher and Marissa Welch of Coldwater, cousins Karma (Rick) Weiers of S. Carolina, Rich Thomas of Sidney, Ryan (Sarah) Weiers of N. Carolina, Great nieces and nephews Blake Mathieu, Paityn Modert, Asher and Maren Weiers, Franz and Jack Rachlin. He was preceded in death by his father M.G. Bailey, his paternal grandparents Guy and Cora Bailey, maternal grandparents Lyndon and Maren Noah, his mother and father-in-law Lucille and Joel Rachlin, his aunts and uncle, Louise Bailey, Cecile and Bill Thomas and a cousin Gary Thomas. |
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Dennis Onufer, 57, passed away July 15, 2010. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
86, of Okemos, Indian Railway manager, died Saturday. Services 11:30 a.m. July 31 at Bharatiya Temple, Haslett. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Donald E. Smoker, 60, of Howe, Ind., died unexpectedly Friday, July 9, 2010, at his home. He was a 1967 Sturgis High School graduate who excelled in Athletics. He was a Navy veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War. Donald retired from Ross Labs in Sturgis, where he worked in the shipping and receiving department. He was a past deacon of the Lima Presbyterian Church in Howe, supported the Disabled American Veterans and was an avid Notre Dame fan. He was born July 27, 1949, in Battle Creek, a son of Donald F. and Patricia A. (Stewart) Smoker. On May 24, 1969, he married Julie Thomae at the Lima Presbyterian Church in Howe. She survives in Howe. Also surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Chris Smoker of Howe and Matt and Alexis Smoker of Sturgis; a granddaughter (who was the love of his life) Rachel Olivia Smoker; and a brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Kelly Smoker of Lima, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Terry Smoker. According to his wishes, cremation will take place. There will be a graveside service held at Riverside Cemetery in Howe at a later date. Memorials may be contributed to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Online condolences may be submitted to the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.   |
77, of DeWitt, retired Motor Wheel tool & die maker, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Donald Herbert Huldin, M.D., 77 Monday, July 19, 2010 2:47 PM |
Donald Herbert Huldin, M.D., 77 years, former resident of Petoskey, Mich., died Saturday, July 17, 2010. |
55, of Delta Township, retired, employee, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel. |
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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 |
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Donnae Bierschbach, 72, passed away July 12, 2010, at St. John Hospital. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 2:27 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- The most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and true friend has left us. Dorothy Rhoda (MacKool) Albert, of Ironwood, died peacefully in her home Sunday, July 11, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. |
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Douglas C. Doezema, 62, of Holland, died Monday, July 12, 2010. Services will be announced by the family at a later date. The family is being assisted by Lakeshore Memorial Services. www.lakeshorememorial.com |
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77, of East Lansing, dermatologist, died July 17. Memorial services 10 a.m. Saturday at Peoples Church, East Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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HEACOCK, ELLA J.; of Waterford; July 18, 2010; at 82 years of age. |
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HILLMAN, ELWIN E. "Big AL"; of Kalkaska, formerly of Davisburg; July 17, 2010; at 80 years of age. |
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Edgar R. Irish, age 77 of Sanford, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010. |
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Edna A. Gillan, 97, of Burr Oak,  passed away Thursday afternoon, July 15, 2010, at her home. She was born June 5, 1913,  in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Ernest and Angeline (Hunt-Gilbo) Beers. Edna had resided in the Sturgis and Burr Oak area nearly her whole life. On Oct. 23, 1930, she married Clarence E. “Jack” Gillan in LaGrange, Ind. He died Nov. 27, 1990. Edna was proud to be a farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of the Sturgis Missionary Church and enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting and reading and loved the game Aggravation. She was an avid reader and had a library in her home of more than 800 books. She will be remembered and admired by many for the active life she lived and her ability to live alone in her home until her death at the age of 97. She is survived by a brother, Chester “Chuck” Beers of Sturgis; nieces Lola (Floyd) Hodges of Sturgis, Lois Sites of Wolcottville, Ind., Marilyn “Mary Jo” Burton of Missouri, Suzanne (Robert) Jordan of LaGrange, Ind., Donna (Robert) Hagen of Sturgis, Lelah Palmer of Sturgis, Caryl Thompson of Florida and Colleen Perry of Sturgis; and many great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Lana Bell Beers, Myrtle Leiler and Gladys Parsons; and three brothers, Cecil Beers, Clarence Gilbo and Walter Gilbo. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the  Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Edna A. Gillan will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. Dale Gerig will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Gillan’s memory consider the Sturgis Missionary Church 67087 M-66, Sturgis, MI 49091, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:59 PM |
Edward B. Pollock Edward B. Pollock, age 83, a lifelong Romeo/Cusic Lake resident, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home. Edward was born August 23, 1926, in Detroit, the son of Benjamin and Theresa (Govern) Pollock. Ed retired from Romeo Community Schools as a bus mechanic in 1989, and previously worked at Pollock's Party Store/Sunoco Gas Station in Fraser, Mich. for 35 years with his parents and brother, Eugene. Ed served in the Army during World War II. He was part of the 43rd Winged Victory Division where he fought in the capture of Luzon. Edward is survived by his wife, Betty M. of Romeo; children, Elizabeth (Mike) Hackerd of Romeo, Theresa (Greg) Strobel of Leonard, Edward (Gerri Ann) Pollock of Oakland Township, Louise (Rick) Wilson of Romeo, Ben (Tina) Pollock of Romeo, Vince (Tracey) Pollock of Washington, Mich. and Mike (Crystal) Pollock of Ray Township. Also survived by 19 grandchildren; 7 1/2 great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor (Edward) Ochylski of Vero Beach; sister-in-law, Joan Pollock of Macomb Township. Ed was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy and his brother, Eugene. Visitation will take place Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-9 p.m. at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo Michigan. Funeral services will take place Friday, July 23, 10 a.m. at St Clement Catholic Church, Romeo. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. |
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Esther D. Hoesman Grand Ledge Age 93, born May 23, 1917 in Lansing, MI, passed away July 19, 2010 at her home. Esther retired from the Lansing Public Library in 1976; was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Lutheran's Layman's League. She enjoyed volunteering, reading, knitting, and working with flowers. Her husband of 58 years, Forrest predeceased her in 1996. She is survived by her son, Rev. Clarence (Barbara) Hoesman of Frankenmuth, MI, 2 daughters, Kristine (George) Bliss of Chattanooga, TN and Phyllis (Jeff) Oltmann of Portland, OR; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; brother, William Janetzke and sister, Elsa Schraft both of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7000 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917, with Rev. Roger Straub officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at |
Monday, July 19, 2010 5:29 AM |
MEYER, FRED FLOYD; of Waterford; July 18, 2010; age 97; born November, 15, 1912 in Tustin, MI. |
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Fabian Martin Castillo Sr., 72, of Fennville, died Saturday, July 10, 2010. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon (family speaking at 11:30 a.m.) today at Holland First Assembly of God, 1331 E. 16th St. A graveside service with military honors will be at Restlawn Memorial Gardens following the visitation.   www.lakeshorememorial.com |
Fay A. Stanis Feb. 22, 1943-July 16, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:52 PM |
Fay A. Stanis, age 67, of Milan passed away peacefully on July 16, 2010 at her home. |
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A burial for Frederick A. Roueche, formerly of Mackinaw City, will be held on Tuesday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery. |
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A memorial service to celebrate the life of Galen "Sy" Seiler will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the East Jordan Presbyterian Church. |
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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 |
Monday, July 19, 2010 9:49 AM |
Gary R. Hibbler, 57, of Petoskey, died unexpectedly on July 16, 2010. |
Geneva M. Bellinger was born July 29, 1923, to Carl and Carrie Garber. She passed away on July 8, 2010 at the age of 86 in her own home with the assistance of her family and Hospice of Helping Hands. |
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Halcyon J. Clark, 84, of Sturgis, and a former lifelong resident of Tecumseh,  went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday afternoon July 13, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Mildred Phillips and Katheryn Clark, both of Sturgis; a nephew, Roy (Alana) Clark of Sturgis; two nieces, Judy (Shirley) Norris and Nancy (John) Maystead, both of Sturgis; and several great nieces and great nephews. There will be no visitation. A graveside service and burial will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh. The Rev. James Bender of the First Baptist Church in Sturgis will officiate. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel in Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Clark’s memory consider Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
96, of Lansing, retired teacher, died Friday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
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Harold H. Vischer, Sr., age 95, of Brooklyn went to be with His Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson. He was born on Oct. 17, 1914, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Harry P. and Hazel (Patterson) Vischer, Sr. He graduated from Whitmer High School in Toledo where he met his future wife, DeNell Meyers. They married Feb. 18, 1938, in Toledo. She preceded him in death on April 7, 1995. Harold graduated from University of Toledo with a Business Administration Degree. He worked as a Vice President of Sales at Firestone in Akron, Ohio, for more than 20 years, and then more than 20 years at Bandag Inc. in Muscatine, Iowa. Harold moved to Brooklyn in 1980. He was a charter member of the Irish Hills Community Church and a member of the Gideons for more than 40 years. Harold enjoyed gardening and loved his time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.   Surviving Harold are his three sons, Harold (Chris) Vischer, Jr. of Brooklyn, Robert (Janice) Vischer of Jackson and Michael (Debbi) Vischer of Brooklyn; two girls they raised as daughters, Jackie (John) Matthews of Minneapolis and Cynthia (George) Harvey of Los Angeles; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren of whom he was very proud; sister, Betty Toedter of Toledo; brother, Harry Vischer, Jr. of Leoni; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister, Eleanor Brillhart. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Irish Hills Community Church in Onsted with District Superintendent of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Jeffrey Brown, officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, July 23, 2010, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the family home at 13500 Vischer Road., Brooklyn. Memorials are suggested to the Irish Hills Community Church Outreach Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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Henrietta 'Hattie' Hoeksema, 91 Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:38 AM |
Henrietta "Hattie" Hoeksema, 91, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. |
70, of Perry, retired, steel expediter, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Perry Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Perry. |
Ida L. Simmons Jan. 15, 1919– July 17, 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 11:35 AM |
Ida L. Simmons, 91 of West Branch, formerly of Monroe, died at 11:04 a.m. Saturday at Brook Assisted Living, West Branch. She had been in poor health for six months. |
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Ira A. Schultz, 82, passed away July 15, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center.   Funeral services for Ira will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Geoffrey Koglin officiating. Friends may visit the family on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. You may also send condolences to the family at http://www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. |
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AMMAN, JAMES EDWARD; age 75; of Oakland Township; July 17, 2010. |
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May 18, 1931 - July 17, 2010 Jack E. Wilson, 79, of Mecosta, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his residence on School Section Lake. |
Jacob Benjamin 'Jake' Garver Sr., 90 Monday, July 19, 2010 8:13 AM |
Former Petoskey resident Jacob Benjamin "Jake" Garver Sr., 90, of Elkhart, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Hospice House in Elkhart. |
James (Tiger) Roberts July 18, 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 11:33 AM |
James “Tiger” Roberts, 67, of Monroe died at 2:35 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
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James A. Brun, 55, passed away July 10, 2010, at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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James A. Fairchild, 89, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at Three Rivers Health. He was born April 6, 1921, on the family farm in Florence Township, a son of Ernest and Florence M. (Kelley) Fairchild. On May 20, 1948, he married Thelma Weber at the Centreville Presbyterian Church. Jim worked and operated the family farm until he retired in 1985. He also worked as a Three Rivers Hospital attendant. Jim was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville, where he worked at one time or another on each board. He served on the Lockport Township Board  for 22 yrs, 13 as its treasurer; the Lockport-Fabius Park Fire Board  for 17 years; and the Agricultural Stabilization Committee for more than 20 years. Jim was a St. Joseph Farm Bureau lifetime member, and Junior Farm Bureau and St. Joseph County 4-H leader. Jim also served on the Gov. G. Mennon Williams Agricultural Advisory Board. Surviving Jim are his wife, Thelma Fairchild; daughters Carla Jean (Will) McDonald of Bennettsville,  S.C., and Louann (Lee) Bitely of Bitely; son Charles Fairchild of Sturgis; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister Lola Musser of Portage.   He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Kathleen Fairchild. Relatives and friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Marilyn Schlimgen, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Constantine, officiating.   Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph County 4-H or Centreville FFA. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
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James Michael “Jim” Fitzstephens, age 72, of Mendon, died Thursday July 15, 2010 at his home.   He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on Dec. 11, 1937, the son of J. Edward and Mary (Phelan) Fitzstephens.   The family moved to Mendon  in 1952 where he attended Mendon High School, and for a time resided in Chicago.   He was married to Joyce Schmidt in 1959; they were later divorced.   While residing in Mendon Jim worked at Carl Green’s filling station in Mendon and for Ronningen Research & Development in Vicksburg.  Most recently he was a truck driver for Vanguard Industries and Forrest River Paper Company.   He was married to Victoria McMillan on April 1, 1983 in Kalamazoo.  She died on Nov. 7, 1984. Jim is survived by five sons, Michael Fitzstephens (Sandy) of Schoolcraft, Daniel of Mattawan, Timothy of Schoolcraft, Scott of Santa Barbara, Calif., and David of Berrien Springs;  a step-daughter, Michelle McMillan of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; a brother, Gerald Fitzstephens (Brenda) of Mumfordsville, Ky.; two sisters, Theresa Zmudka of Mendon, and Mary Ellen Cook (Charles) of Marcellus; and by several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and by two brothers, Thomas and Patrick. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday July 21, 2010 at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by burial in South Portage Cemetery.   Memorials may be directed to the family.  An online register is available and condolences may be left for the family at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com   |
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James W. Kaufman James W. Kaufman, age 65, of Casco Township, died July 19, 2010. James married Pamela T. Zobl December 19, 1969 in St. Clair. He retired in 2000 after 33 years of employment with Western Southern Life Insurance Co. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Casco Township and was past president of Life Underwriters Assoc., Macomb County. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Kaufman; children, Collene (Scott) Fordt, Christine (Jeffrey) Tomlin, Stacey Kaufman, Stephanie (Brian) Warren, Jennifer (Matthew) Wilson and Jason James (Stephanie) Kaufman; 14 grandchildren. Visiting hours are Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., Thursday, 2-8 p.m. at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Township and Friday 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to 11 a.m. Funeral Services at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Casco Township. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Building Fund or Prostate Cancer Research. www.youngcolonial.com |
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James R. (Jim) Woiderski, age 76, was born February 19, 1934 to Robert and Catherine (Elliott) Woiderski — the eldest of 5 children. He graduated from CHS in 1952 and was a short course graduate of MSU in 1955. He started work as a driver for Inverness Dairy in 1952, and became sales manager in 1953. He left the Dairy in 1962 to become account executive with Plaid Stamps. He spent two years and then began a 32-year career with Met Life in 1964. Read more HERE in the Weekend Tribune |
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Jane Ann (DeJonge) Shaw, age 58 of Allegan passed away on Friday July 16, 2010 at the Hospice House of Holland. Funeral services for Jane will be held at 12:00PM on Wednesday July 21, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Holland with Reverend J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald officiating.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00AM until time of service.  Burial will follow at Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Manistee.   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. |
Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:39 AM |
Janice Delane Kidder crossed over to live in eternity with her Heavenly Father on July 13, 2010, at Hiland Cottage Hospice of Little Traverse Bay. |
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May 31, 1949 - July 17, 2010 Jeanette Ann Proctor, age 61, of Breckenridge, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. |
Friday, July 16, 2010 10:06 AM |
Jerry Lynn Joneson, 75, passed away peacefully in his home overlooking Little Traverse Bay in Petoskey on July 2, 2010, in the presence of family members who loved him dearly. |
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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. |
Thursday, July 15, 2010 3:43 PM |
A graveside service for Joan E. Nelson, 82, of Charlevoix, who died on Oct. 31, 2009, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix. |
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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 19, 2010 11:59 PM |
John A. Venditti John A. Venditti, age 43, died July 16, 2010. Beloved son of Pat and Mary Venditti. Dearest brother of Michael Venditti. Loving uncle of Liliana, Gracie and Madalin Venditti. Survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayers Thursday 8:15 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. for Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church (Mount Clemens). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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John F. Johnston, 53, passed away July 10, 2010, at St. John Oakland Hospital. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:59 PM |
John Kowalski John "Jack" Kowalski, age 94, passed away July 19, 2010. Born December 27, 1915. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Scalisi) and the late Clara (nee Krassa). Loving father of Jerry and Dennis. Proud grandfather of Jerry Jr. and Ivanka, Keith and Geralyn, and Kevin. Great-grandfather of Katie, Caroline, Kennedy, Katya, Lily and Sophie. Loved by step-children, Diane (Mar) Hanna, Rose (Frank) Pino, and grandchildren, Jaclyn, Kelsey, Frank III and Luke. Proud World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Avenue (north of 10 Mile). Funeral Friday at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 23401 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, Mich., 48080. Instate 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 10 a.m. Share a memory at www.bcfh.com. |
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John K. Marone, age 63, of Allegan, passed away Sunday morning, July 11, 2010, at Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods. He was born on August 15, 1946 in Chicago, the son of Rocco and Dorothy Marone.  John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death  by his wife, Deb.  John is survived by his sisters, Mrs. Joan (Donald) Platek of Cicero, IL and Mrs. Janet Kowalczyk of Grand Rapids; nieces, nephews and cousins. Honoring John’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Faith Hospice of Trillium Woods, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Drive, SW., Byron Center, MI  49315. Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneral home.com   |
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:57 AM |
Joseph "Joe" Ranville died July 10, 2010, in his home in Boyne City. |
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Joseph Nicosia Joseph Nicosia, age 88, July 18, 2010. Beloved husband of Lillian. Loving father of Carol (Mike) Morton, Christine, Barbara (Mike) DiGaetano, Marsha (Panko) Musyk, Linda (Anthony) Tamer and Ann-Marie (Darko) Banfic. Proud grandfather of ten, great-grandfather of five. Brother of Thomas and the late Andrew, Fred and Lena. Heroic World War II veteran, received Legion of Merit award for volunteering in malaria cure. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with vigil at 7 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr). Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 am. at Our Lady of Hope (St. Germaine) Catholic Church, 28301 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Share a memory at www.bcfh.com. |
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June 28, 1918 - July 18, 2010 June Griffin, 92, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on July 18, 2010 at Isabella County Medical Center. |
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:59 PM |
Justyna Koniecki Justyna Koniecki, age 86, died July 17, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Zygmunt. Dear mother of Josephine (Whitey) Woytalewicz, Zygmunt Jr. (Pat), Joe (Stefanie), Walter, Aline (David) Demkin, Olga (Ronald) Dietrich, Stanley, Carol (Stanley) Sznitka, and Victor (Sherry) Koniecki. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Koniecki will be held Tuesday from 3-9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). Mrs. Koniecki will lie instate Wednesday 9 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church until the time of the funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com. |
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58, of Howell, Meijer store cashier, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:24 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Kathleen Marie Richie, 65, of E5227 Jackson Road, Ironwood, died on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at home. |
42, of Lansing, former chef, died Friday of natural causes. Arrangements by Swanson Funeral Home, Flint. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:48 AM |
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Kevin H. Lewis, 53, passed away July 10, 2010, at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
22, of Haslett, died Saturday. Memorial services noon Wednesday at Meridian Christian Church, Okemos. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing. |
LaVergne Reynolds Lansing Born on March 18, 1920 in Chicago, IL to William and Eva (Andersen) Anders, passed away on July 18, 2010 at the age of 90. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Elmer Bates Reynolds. Surviving are daughters, Carolynn (William) Thorne, Sharon (Roger) Murphy-Pepper, Linda (Terry) Cole-Goldberg; sons Barry (Karen) Reynolds, Chris (Sheila) Reynolds; 8 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 step great-grandchildren; and brother William H. Anders Jr. of IL. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Frank Weller of South Lansing Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends at the Lansing Chapel on Wednesday, 2 hours prior to the service, from Noon until 2 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to,, , Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 13067, Alexandria, VA 22312; VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #701, 123 Rosemary, Lansing, MI 48917, or Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 in memory of Mrs. Reynolds. Online condolences may be made at: |
LaVon "Bud" Brushaber, 77, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010. |
49, of Eaton Rapids, died Wednesday of natural causes. Arrangements by Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:59 PM |
Laura Ann Lowery Laura Ann Lowery, age 41, of Ray Township, died July 16, 2010, at Hurley Hospital, Flint. She was born March 4, 1969, in Grosse Pointe, Mich. She was employed at Resource Partners Co. in Clinton Township. She is predeceased by her mother, Jean MacGregor. Surviving are her husband, Robert; her daughter, Hailey; her father, Peter Marcelain; her sisters, Lynette and Michele; and her brothers, Scott and Michael. Memorial service Friday 3:30 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile) Warren. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. and Friday 1-5 p.m. ahpeters.com. |
Sunday, July 11, 2010 7:51 AM |
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:58 AM |
SOUTH RANGE, Wis. -- Laura V. Fahrner, 91, of Ironwood Township, Mich., died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in South Range. |
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Laurence Rattay, 89, passed away July 13, 2010, at Regency Healthcare. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:59 PM |
Lawrence G. Schweiger Lawrence Glenn Schweiger, age 54, of Richmond Township, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 18, 2010 in his home. Mr. Schweiger was born April 29, 1956 in Mount Clemens, Mich., to Glenn and Irene (Rumenapp) Schweiger. He married Terry Bertossi in Richmond on February 13, 1976. Larry graduated from Richmond High School in 1974. He was a member of the IBEW Local 58 and worked at Motor City Electric in Detroit. He was a lifetime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond and enjoyed snowmobiling, jeeping and hunting. He was an Ouga member in Rose City. Larry is survived by his wife, Terry; sons, Thomas (Trisha), Timothy and Robert (Andrea); grandchildren, Jaycob, Branden and Madison Schweiger; parents, Glenn and Irene Schweiger; siblings, Leonard (Vicki) Schweiger, Sandra (John) Shuboy, Edward (Melodee) Schweiger, Cheryl (Donald) Riedel, Kathleen (Dave) Sparby, Lorraine (Brian) Leach, Ronald (Connie) Schweiger, Glenn (Molly) Schweiger, Janet (Nick) Dobson, Daryl (LeAnn) Schweiger, James Schweiger and Angie Carrol. Visitation Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. in Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond with visiting Thursday, July 22, 10:00-10:30 a.m. in St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond before the Funeral Mass. Visiting priest, Reverend Joseph Horn will officiate. For condolences and messages of sympathy visit RewaltFuneralHome.com |
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 Leona Dunn, 52, passed away July 6, 2010, at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Lillian M. Swihart, 78, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, July 11, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Aug. 18, 1931, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Clarence and Lucile (Berry) Walters. Lillian was a lifelong Sturgis-area resident and a graduate of Brighton High School in Brighton, Ind., with the class of 1950. On Oct. 5, 1952, she married Melvin K. Stukey. This marriage ended in divorce, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2008. On Nov. 8, 1975, she was united in marriage with Stewart D. Swihart Sr. in Sturgis. He died Aug. 29, 2009. She had been employed by the First National Bank in Sturgis from 1971 until her retirement in 1990. Prior to that she had been employed by J.C. Penney in Sturgis from 1948-1965. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sturgis where she taught Sunday school from 1953-1963 and served as president of Lutherettes in 1963 and had also served as president of the Ladies Mission Circle. Lillian was always very active in the Sturgis community. Some of her involvements included holding the office of president with the Sturgis Band and Orchestra Parents Association in 1970, the Modern Mother’s Club, Sturgis Hospital Auxiliary 1994-1996, Sturgis Women’s Club, 1996-1998 and the Sturgis Hospital Medical Scholarship Guild. She served as treasurer of the Sturgis Hospital Medical Scholarship Guild and the Sturgis Women’s Club. She was a charter member of the Sturgis Hospital Popcorn Guild. Lillian was named Sturgis Citizen of the Year in 1998 and received the Sturgis Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds in 1995. Lillian was instrumental in the establishment of the Tree of Love at the Sturgis Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Christine (Duane) Gonser of Sturgis; a son, Jon (Cara Davis) Stukey of Sturgis; four grandchildren, April (Galen) Geigley, Andrew Mathews, Steven Mathews and Tori Stukey; three great-grandchildren, Carina Geigley, Cierra Geigley and Jonathan Mathews; a sister, Donna (Frank) Krontz of Sturgis; a brother, Clarence (Elaine) Walters of Quincy; a stepson, Stew (Donna) Swihart II of Howe, Ind.; three step-grandchildren, Scott Swihart, Steven (Lisa) Swihart and Cathy (Kurt) Stevens; longtime close and caring friend, Joyce Shinn of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Lillian M. Swihart will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Cary Grant of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Swihart’s memory consider the American Diabetes Association, 648 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 004, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 11078 E. Lafayette St., Sturgis, MI 49091. Her obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:48 AM |
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Monday, July 19, 2010 11:33 AM |
Lillian Uckele, 95, of Monroe died at 7:47 a.m. Sunday in Alice Lorraine Care Center in Monroe. |
Linda Wood Hoey June 14, 1943-July 15, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 1:51 AM |
Linda Wood Hoey, age 67, of Flat Rock, Michigan died on Thursday, July 15, 2010. |
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Lois A. Fisher of Naples, Fla., formerly of Adrian, passed away at the age of 82, July 10, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Adrian. The burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Lenawee Hills Cemetery. Lois was born on May 26, 1928, in Adrian, Mich. She was the daughter of Leo and Isabel Leonard. On July 26, 1947, she was married to Andrew Fisher in Toledo, Ohio. Lois spent much of her life providing children with a safe and caring environment while their parents worked. In addition to caring for children, Lois enjoyed gardening, sewing and crafts. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Her greatest joy, though, was spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all. Lois was preceded in death by Andrew Fisher (husband); Carmen Fisher (daughter); Leo Leonard (father); Isabel Leonard (mother); Virginia Smith (sister); and Bernard Leonard (brother). Lois is survived by her children, Barry Fisher (son); Cindy (Fisher) (daughter) and husband Tom Curry; her siblings, Donald Leonard (brother) and Carol Benschoter (sister); her grandchildren, Lora (Fisher) and husband Mike Thornton, Carmen (Curry) and husband Tom VanAlstine, and Jaime (Curry) and husband Chris Nolan; and her great-grandchildren, Preston VanAlstine, Sage VanAlstine, Michael Thornton and Tyler Nolan. |
Lois A. Kollin Oct. 11, 1929-July 13, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:52 PM |
Lois A. Kollin, 80, of Bellaire, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2010 at home with family by her side. |
Loretta E. (Lorraine) Daniel, 90 Monday, July 12, 2010 9:21 AM |
Loretta E. (Lorraine) Daniel, 90, of Petoskey, died July 9, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Louis E. Husband Lansing Age 76, was born June 23, 1934 in Poplarville, MS to Reverend Andrew and Effie Husband, one of nine children and passed away July 15, 2010. He graduated from Sexton High School and Lansing Business University. Louis served honorably in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957 receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Louis, the first African American, and the Sixth Crier for the Michigan Supreme Court. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle; parents, Reverend Andrew and Effie Husband; two brothers, Charles and Reverend Simon Husband; two sisters, Wilma DeMyers and Beulah Williams. Survivors include: his loving wife of 50 years, Carol; daughter, Lisa Dawson; grandchildren; great granddaughter; brothers, Andrew ( Lucille) Husband, Bobby (Jackie) Husband; sisters, Erma Sylvertooth, Minnie DeMyers. Friends may visit Mr. Husband Tuesday, July 20, 1 - 6 p.m., at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. at Trinity AME Church, 3500 W. Holmes Rd. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. |
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:54 AM |
Luzma Gomez Robbins, 71, of Mackinaw City, passed away July 9, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Private family services took place. |
Saturday, July 17, 2010 7:22 AM |
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 1:51 AM |
Additional information has been given for Marion M. Hertzsch, 88, of Monroe who died Thursday. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:06 AM |
BOYD, MR. SAMUEL, Jr.; age 44; passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010; at his residence. |
Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:57 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Margaret M. "Marge" Kuklenski, 89, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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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 18, 2010 6:42 AM |
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Maria Renee Bueno Grand Ledge Our precious infant daughter, Maria Renee Bueno came into our life and went to heaven on July 16, 2010. Survived by her mother and father, Sara Bailey and Alex Bueno; grandparents: Dianne Bailey of Grand Ledge, Richard Bailey of Holland, April Bueno of Grand Ledge and Roy Bueno of Lansing; great grandparents, Tom (Donna) Wicklund of Ludington and Gary (Nomie) McDonough of Wacousta. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions given to the family for funeral expenses will be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at |
infant daughter of Sara Bailey and Alex Bueno, of Grand Ledge, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. today at Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. |
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Marie Howe, 90, of Cheboygan, passed away May 22, 2010. A memorial luncheon will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Mullett Township Hall in Topinabee. |
Marilyn L. Nehring, 81, of Pentwater, died June 26.... |
87, of Charlotte, retired Oldsmobile crane operator, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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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. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:08 AM |
Marion Frances Nay Marion Frances Nay (Harshman), age 87, of Sterling Heights passed away Friday, July 16, 2010. She was born in Berkley, Mich., as the only child to mother, Myrtle Mae Symonds, and father, Frances Marion Harshman. Marion is survived by her step-mother, Helen Bernice Harshman of Ohio. Marion graduated from Redford High School, Berkley, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War ll. She later became a member of the Clawson-Troy L'Kettes and maintained an active membership throughout her life. The passions of her life were her family, bowling, travel, and laughter. Marion was the beloved wife of Charles Samuel (Sam) Nay and was proud of their 45-year marriage. She was the loving mother of Dennis (Carolyn) Harshman, Megan (Alexander) Bouchard, Harold (Sherry) Bibby, Jr., and the late Rose, William (Billy), and Robert (Bobby) Bibby, and step-mother to Charles (Beth) Nay, Richard (Candi) Nay, and Carolyn (Dennis) Harshman. She had nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, along with a host of extended family and friends, many of whom knew her as Aunt Marion or Grandma Nay. Marion was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Leslie Bibby Sr. Visitation Wednesday 3:30-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles roads), Troy, 248-689-0700. The L'Kettes will be holding a special memorial for Marion, Wednesday 7 p.m. at Price Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 22 at 2 p.m. Marion Nay will be buried with full military honors at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the March of Dimes. Please share memories of Marion at www.pricefuneralhome.net. |
Marion M. Hertzsch Aug. 26, 1921–July 15, 2010 Friday, July 16, 2010 11:31 AM |
Marion M. Hertzsch, 88, of Monroe died at 10:12 a.m. Thursday at the University of Toledo Medical Center. |
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Marjorie Hill, age 90, of Adrian died July 12, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1920, in Tecumseh to Charles and Ella (Craig) Ives. She was married to William Hill on April 18, 1959, in Hudson. She worked at the Weston Post Office for 20 years, retiring in 2002. Marjorie enjoyed volunteering, served on the board for AARP, was a member of the Weston Senior Citizens Luncheon, the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion #275 and the Weston Women’s Club, and formerly attended the Weston Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Weaver of Taylors, S.C.; two brothers, Charles Ives and Gilbert (Lucy) Ives, both of Tecumseh; one sister, Muriel Foor of Texas; four grandchildren, Mike, Teresa, Patty and Brian; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a sister, Donna Robinson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Dan McQuire officiating. Burial will be in Weston Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. in the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Sunday, July 18, 2010 9:12 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Mark D. Fish, 56, passed away July 16, 2010. Arrangements are pending with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Marlene Ann Geno, 72, passed away at home, July 4, 2010. She was born July 30, 1937 in Detroit to the late John and Mary (Zubel) Obeginski. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:30 AM - Staff reports |
Marley Anne Orsted, 1, died July 15, 2010. Services to be announced at a later date. Please refer to facebook.com, search under events for “Marley’s Memorial”, or email marleysmemorial@gmail.com. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, www.lifestorynet.com. Obituaries notice: Holland Sentinel print and E-Edition subscribers receive access to the full, detailed obituary announcements. To read the full obituaries, subscribe to The Holland Sentinel in print, or the online E-Edition. E-Edition obituary publish dates may differ from the date on which you are reading this. E-Edition archives go back 30 days. |
Marvin J. (Doc) Russeau Jr. Nov. 11, 1946–July 17, 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 11:35 AM |
Marvin Joseph Russeau was born in Monroe, Michigan on November 11, 1946. He was one of three children the only son born from the union of the late Marvin Russeau and the late Beatrice (Chatner) Russeau. |
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  Mase, a 1960 graduate of Onaway High School, worked for the Michigan State Department of Highway and for Cheboygan Memorial Hospital in the maintenance department. His passion and talent for fishing took him to Grand Marais in the summers and his winters were spent in Tower carving and painting decoys, which are admired by many. His kind heart and generosity will be missed by all. Mase is survived by his four children, Beth (Brian) Flynn, Edward (Barb) Mason, Lynda (Al) Hererra and Patrick (Sharla) Mason. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Sam, Nick, Shelby, Faith, Katie and Scarlett. He will be sadly missed by his dear companion, Tess Burfield, and his close friend and cousin, Lawrence Veihl. Mase also leaves behind aunts, uncles and many cousins. His parents, Gladys and Marvin Mason, precede him in death. Marvin Junior Mason “Mase”, age 68, of Tower, died at home on July 2, 2010. He was born on July 12, 1941 in Petoskey, the son of Marvin and Gladys (Martin) Mason. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday July 18, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tower Community Hall. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Straits. Send an on-line condolence to the family of Marvin “Mase” Mason at www.chagnonfh.com |
Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:52 PM |
Marvin Russeau, 63, of Newport died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday in the emergency room at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
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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 |
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Mary Jane McClain, age 77, of Yuma, Ariz., and formerly of Constantine, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, Mo. She was born in White Pigeon, Mich., on April 10, 1933, a daughter of William S.and Edna Mae (Simpson) McClain. Mary Jane graduated from Constantine High School in 1951 where she had been a cheerleader and band member. She worked as a lab tech at Miles & Whitehall Labs in Elkhart, Ind., and played on the company softball team. She also worked as an administrator at Alumiform, retiring in 1974. In 1977, she moved to Yuma, Ariz.  Mary Jane was a member of the United Church of God in Yuma. Surviving are her sister Betty Mae Bontrager of White Pigeon; brothers, William “Bill” (Fern) McClain of Constantine and Charles (Betty) McClain of Constantine; sisters-in law Mary McClain and Gladys McClain; many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Dean nd Clayton McClain; sister-in-law, Beverly McClain; and brother-in-law, Neal Bontrager. Relatives and friends will be received Wednesday from 11a.m. -2 p.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, where Religious Services will follow at 2 p.m. with Randy Duke officiating. Interment will be at Mottville Township Cemetery White Pigeon. Memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Hospice, 10 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703. Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:48 AM |
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Monday, July 12, 2010 10:09 AM |
Mary Virginia Watson, 85, of Petoskey, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at home. |
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Maynard J. Edson, 82, of White Pigeon, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Three Rivers Health, following a short illness He was born Feb. 20, 1928, in LaGrange County, Ind., a son of Myrle J. and Lela Fae (Mock) Edson. He had been a resident of Fish Lake and White Pigeon all of his life. He was a 1946 graduate of Scott High School. On Oct. 15, 1950, he married Marilyn Stubig at White Pigeon United Methodist Church. He retired from construction sales and service in White Pigeon after 42 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Edson, of White Pigeon; a daughter, Judy Oxender of Constantine; a son, Monte Edson of White Pigeon; a grandson, Matthew Oxender of Shipshewana, Ind.; a great-grandson, Nicholas Oxender; two sisters, Susan (Robert) Hill of Sturgis and Linda (Richard) Troyer of White Pigeon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Diana Aulbach and Patricia Kalb. Visitation will take place 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Wilbur Brandli officiating. Burial will follow in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. |
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Melissa L. Vander Berg, age 40, of Holland, died at her home on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, and went to be with her Jesus. Melissa graduated from Fremont High School, attended Calvin College for two years and Ferris State University for two years.  She graduated from Illinois College of Optometry and has been employed as an independent Doctor of Optometry at the Wal Mart Vision Centers of West Michigan, River Optical in Holland and Family Vision in St. Joseph. She was a member of Ridge Point Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Mark Vander Berg of Holland; step-children, Sarah and Tim Smith of Holland, Daniel Vander Berg of Holland; parents, Wilbur and Judy Karp of Fremont; parents-in-law, Willis and Margo Vander Berg of Holland; brothers, Kelly and Kortnie Karp of Muskegon, Nick and Jenny Karp of Fremont; in-laws, Kristine and Stu Solomon of Holland, Laurie and Tom Honor of Holland; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Ridge Point Community Church, 340 104th Ave., Holland, (please use door C) with Rev. R.O. Broekhuizen officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Hope for the Nations or Ridge Point Community Church.  Arrangements are by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. www.langelandsterenberg.com.   |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:30 AM - Staff reports |
Michael John Fegel, 27, of Holland, died Monday, July 12, 2010.  Services will be announced by his family. The family is being assisted by Lakeshore Memorial Services.   www.lakeshorememorial.com |
Sunday, July 18, 2010 5:30 AM - Staff reports |
Michael J. Isaacson, 58, of West Olive, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at his home. Arrangements will be announced later by the Dykstra Funeral Homes, Holland. www.lifestorynet.com |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:30 AM - Staff reports |
Michael J. Isaacson, 58, of West Olive, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday, 3:30 p.m. at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd. St. Visitation will be 2:30 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com for further information. |
Thursday, July 15, 2010 9:27 AM |
Former Petoskey resident Michael Joseph Gardner, 65, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away July 12, 2010, in Tennessee. |
Friday, July 16, 2010 11:31 AM |
Mildred Bastien, 81, of Monroe died at 2:40 this morning at Medilodge of Monroe. |
Mildred Bastien Sept. 17, 1928-July 16, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:52 PM |
Mildred Carr was born in Kentucky on September 17, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Paris Carr and the late Rebecca (Tyree) Carr. She moved from Kentucky to Michigan in 1942. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:06 AM |
TOUNDAS, NICHOLAS P.; age 22; of Goodrich, formerly of Rochester Hills; July 17, 2010. |
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:48 AM |
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Nellie L. McCarty July 17, 1930-July 13, 2010 Friday, July 16, 2010 11:32 AM |
Nellie L. McCarty, 79, of Monroe died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday in her home surrounded by her family. She had been in poor health for the last year. |
Friday, July 16, 2010 10:49 AM |
A memorial service for Nellie M. Holborn, 87, of Charlevoix, will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, at Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix. The Rev. David Behling will officiate. |
Monday, July 19, 2010 8:13 AM |
Nile Martin Moore, age 60, of Boyne City, died July 17, 2010, at his home. |
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Bessie M. Sharp, 94, of Montgomery, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  She was born Jan. 22, 1916, in Williams County, Ohio, the daughter of Alva and Corda (Mocherman) Traxler.  Bessie was a devoted homemaker and loved flowers. On Feb. 12, 1935, she married Melvin Sharp and he preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by her three daughters, Bonnie (Robert) Holloway, of Reading, Jane Neeley, of Montgomery, and Vickie Lou McNeal, of Ohio; two sons, Larry Sharp, of Montgomery and Danny (Vicki) Sharp, of Angola Ind.; a sister, Mary (David) Horney, of East Grand Rapids, Mich.; two brothers, Richard (Helen) Traxler, of Camden, and Donald (Patricia) Traxler, of Montgomery; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Gerald, and two infant children, Marvin and Sara, and numerous brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home in Reading. Interment will follow in Camden Cemetery.  Visitation is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.      |
Friday, July 16, 2010 8:09 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Cecil Ellenwood, age 84 of Hudson, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson.   |
Obituary: Charlene Janice Davis Monday, July 19, 2010 12:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Charlene Janice Davis, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. She was born May 3, 1934, in Hillsdale County, the daughter of Doris and Lola (Julian) Hannibal.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rex Davis whom she married on July 9, 1957; two children, Doug (Miriam) Davis of North Adams and Kathy (Tom) Johnston of North Adams; two grandchildren, Kierstyn and Kileigh Johnston; two stepchildren, Sarah Bell of Hillsdale and Mike (Darlene) Davis of Quincy; several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; one sister, Sylvia Jones of Jonesville; one brother, Roger (Mary) Hannibal of Detroit; one sister-in-law, June Hannibal of Ransom Township and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and two sisters.   Mrs. Davis was a member of the Hillsdale United Brethren Church where she served with the Evening Missionary Society. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family.  A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Charlene Janice Davis will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Gar Hull officiating. Interment will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Hillsdale County. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. |
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Edith M. Bernath, 100, longtime Reading resident, passed away Wednesday July 14, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  She was born in Amboy Township on Nov. 21, 1909, to William R. and Minnie E. (Haughey) Carothers.  Edith loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening and canning her produce.  She also helped others by taking in laundry and ironing. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Clifford Wells in 1941, and Harold Bernath in 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Mary J. Blythe, Reading and Dorotha M. Jenkins, Florida; a stepdaughter, Delores (Frank) Preston, Hillsdale; a son, Wesley (Betty) Wells, Coldwater; stepdaughter-in-law, Lenore Bernath, Marshall; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and her foster granddaughter, Lois Benjamin. She was also preceded in death by a son, Marlin Wells, stepson, Douglas Bernath, two grandchildren, four brothers and six sisters. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating.  Interment will follow in Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials to the Reading City Park are suggested.   |
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Estelle M. Andenoro, 83, of Allen (formerly of Lakewood, Ohio), passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Laurels of Coldwater. She was born Nov. 18, 1926 in Wheeling, W. Va. to Charles and Elizabeth (Mitchum) Hieronimus. She enjoyed casino games and playing bingo. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Cisco of Allen and Margaret Milligan of Ohio;  two sons, Sam Andenoro of Ohio and Guy Andenoro of Texas and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband (Guy Thomas Andenoro), and three grandchildren (Tracy Milligan, Michael Milligan, and Pvt.2 Guy Bremmer). At her request, cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Diocese of Cleveland.  Memorials to the family would be appreciated. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home. |
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Frank E. Baker, 75, of Brooklyn, Mich., passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Allegiance Health in Jackson. He was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Detroit to Frank James and Ruth Catherine (Mowery) Baker. Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman and he truly loved the outdoors. He also spent time refinishing antiques.  For the last 20 years, Frank was a landscaper at a private estate in Utica, Mich., on which he developed and maintained a small exclusive golf course. Surviving are two siblings, Elsie Westlake of Brooklyn and James (Rena) Baker of Hillsdale, along with nine nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Vivian Brigle and Helen Moore, and a niece. Graveside memorial services for Frank Baker will be 3 p.m.Wednesday, at the King Lake Cemetery in Hillsdale with Pastor Robert Harvey officiating. There will be no visitation or calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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Genevieve M. Smoke, 88, of Hudson passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 15, 1921, in Dearborn to Fred and Sophia (Felhauer) Waldecker. She married Joseph Daniel “J.D.” Smoke on Aug. 14, 1954, in Angola, Ind. and he preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 2000. Genevieve was a lifelong Hillsdale County and Lenawee County area resident. She enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. Surviving Genevieve are four children, Barbara Zmich of Chicago, Galen (Lana) Smoke and Darlene (Jack) Elliott, all of Hudson, and Deborah Hephner of North Adams and one brother, William (Darlene) Waldecker of Hillsdale. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Dorothy Fredrick; brother, Fred Waldecker; granddaughter, Amanda Yeider and son-in-law, John Hephner. Funeral services for Genevieve will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Matthew SeGraves officiating.Interment will follow in Waldron Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. |
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Genevieve Smoke, 88, died July 12, 2010, at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian. She was born Nov. 15, 1921. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Eagle Funeral Home, Hudson. Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. A full obituary will folllow. |
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Henrietta Ann Porter of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born April 20, 1938 in Detroit, the daughter of Michal and Stephanie (Yargus) Gacek. She is survived by one daughter, Angela (Wayne) Rose of Jonesville; three grandchildren, Mikey (Nicole) Rose of Jackson, Matthew Rose of Jonesville and Megan Rose of Jonesville; four great-grandchildren, Ariana, Kennedy and Trevor Kilpatrick and Michael Horton Ill.; four sisters, Geraldine (Mike) Kelsch of Farmington Hills, Bernadette Paes of Arizona, Stephanie (Bill) Mullen of New Boston and Roxanne (Chris) Stadtfeld of Erie and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Edward Hayes. Mrs. Porter was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Jonesville and she retired from Klein Tools after over 30 years of service. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Henrietta Ann Porter will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Ioane Sigarara officiating. Interment will take place in the Mosherville Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale with a vigil service to begin at 6 p.m. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society.   Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605 |
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Jaxon Shad Little, infant son of Shad Michael and Danyelle L. Little, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center, Adrian. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Ryan Bohlke of Adrian and Jude Little of Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Jensen Bohlke of Adrian; aunts, Shawn Dee Hartless of San Diego, Calif., Nikki (Jay) Larimer of Osseo, and Shana (Kenny) Monk of Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandparents, Garry Little of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Constance and Bruce Merritt of Diamondale; his godfather, Richard Trisby; a godbrother, Carrington Trisby and eight cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy Rager and four grandfathers, Dean Peters, LaVerne Little, Pete Barnard and Hadley Stone. Funeral services for Jaxon will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will be from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Cremation will follow the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. |
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Keith Edward Roberts, 75, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, surrounded by family and friends at Drews Place Village Green in Hillsdale. He was born July 22, 1934, in Angola, Ind., to Edward and Harriett Roberts, who preceded him in death along with one sister, Ruth Batterson of Coldwater. He was married Nov. 26, 1960, to Jane C. Crider of Chicago and she preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 2009, after nearly 49 years of marriage. Surviving are two daughters, Renae (Tom) Stritzinger of Grand Rapids and Amy (Chris) Fast of Hillsdale; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Abigail, and Madeline Stritzinger and Bennett and Ridley Fast. Also surviving is one sister, Pearl “Puckie” Luck of Ionia. Keith grew up in Dearborn Heights and Coldwater, where he graduated from St. Charles Catholic High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Tri-State University in 1960 after serving two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as an agent for AAA Insurance in Hillsdale until 1978 when he purchased the Thompson-Roberts Agency in Jonesville. He owned and operated the agency until his retirement in 2001. An avid golfer, boater, and gardener, Keith was also an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale for almost 50 years. He enjoyed annual weekends at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills. Along with his wife, he volunteered his time to historical building restoration projects and other community services. He also served as president of the Hillsdale Lions Club. A mass of Christian burial for Keith Edward Roberts will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 with Fr. Thomas Butler officiating. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. A memorial visitation honoring both Keith and Jane Roberts will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 at VanHorn Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church or the Jonesville District Library. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Obituary: Keith Edward Roberts Monday, July 12, 2010 1:32 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Keith Edward Roberts, 75, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, surrounded by family and friends at Drews Place Village Green in Hillsdale.  He was born July 22, 1934 in Angola, Ind. Funeral arrangements for Keith Roberts are pending at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. |
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Kevin Taylor, 40, of Grayling and formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2010, in Grayling. Kevin was born in Hillsdale on March 31, 1970, to the late Lester Taylor and Laura (Werne) Love. Survived by his mother, Laura (Steven) Love  of Grayling; brother, Greg (Jackie Howard) Taylor of Maryland; grandmother, Eunice Taylor of Hillsdale. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home, Hillsdale. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Father Paul Ruddy officiating. Interment will be at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling in cooperation of Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale.   |
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Our loving mother, Leota M. Grubbs, 84, of near Hillsdale, went to be with her Lord early Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Hillsdale Community Health Center, Hillsdale, following an illness. Born May 19, 1926, near Montpelier, Ohio, to Leona Irene Humbarger and Oliver Delbert Stantz, she was married to Carl V. Grubbs, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1971. A homemaker, Leota had been a Hillsdale County resident most of her adult life and is survived by her companion of 39 years, Frank Niner; two sons, William Ray (Dee) Grubbs, Cambridge, and Carlos Ray (Linda) Grubbs, Hillsdale; three daughters, Patricia Ann (Leo) Bernath, Montpelier, Bonnie Sue (Marlowe) Eidenier, Camden, and Sharon Kay (Rick) Hill Jr., Osseo; 17 grandchildren, several great- and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Stantz, Montpelier; and one sister, Lois (Paul) Clark, Bryan, Ohio. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Maurice and Cleo Stantz and one sister, Viola Rummel. There will be no visitation, and private family services will be held. Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by Wilson – Geesey Funeral Home, Montpelier, Ohio.   |
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Lilah M. Girdham, 87, lifelong Cambria Township resident, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born March 6, 1923, in Cambria Township, to Clarence and Carrie (Kuhn) Denney. Lilah attended Cambria Baptist Church. On Feb. 22, 1944, she married Thomas Girdham and he preceded her in death in 2002. Survivors include two daughters Patricia (William) Ekins, Hudson and Rita (Dallas) Sellers, Hillsdale; three sons, Roger (Carol Sheely) Girdham, Litchfield, Daniel (Ruth) Girdham, Reading and Donald (Dawn) Girdham, Hillsdale; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and son-in-law (Nelson Rogers). Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating. Interment will follow in Cambria Cemetery No. 2. Visitation is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Hillsdale County. |
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Sally Lynn Wright, 57, of Jonesville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Oct. 28, 1952 in Hillsdale, to Enos and Maurine (Cronk) Todd. She was married Sept. 21, 1974, to Gerald “Jerry” Wright and he survives. Sally was a former employee of Jonesville Products and Klein Tool. She was a graduate of Quincy High School in 1970. Sally was an avid walker, enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Sally was a “Comet fan” and she attended as many sporting events as possible. Whenever you came into contact with Sally, you could count on her having a smile on her face and being happy. Surviving, besides her husband Jerry, are five children, Kelly (Jason) Elder, Kammy (K.C.) Ladd, Kirk (Julie) Wright, Kristy (Jamie) Smith and Katy Wright; eight grandchildren, Warrick Elder, Shauna, Sterling and Sedric Ladd, Brady and Ariana Wright, Devlin and newborn baby Smith; eight sisters, Nancy (Richard) Horn of Litchfield, Betty Majewski of Allen, Geraldine Jeffery, Dorothy (Kenneth) Frick, Donna (Duane) Barnett, Susan (Paul) Shilling and Linda (Larry) Kriser, all of Quincy and Bonnie (C. Dale) Conant of Venice, Florida; two brothers, Gerald Todd of North Adams and Donald (Linda) Todd of Coldwater; mother-in-law, Agnes Wright of Hudson; there are also many nieces and nephews surviving. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Phyllis Stickney. Funeral services for Sally Wright will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17 at Jonesville High School with Pastor Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at the Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Eagle Funeral Home In Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jonesville High School or the American Red Cross. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhome.com.   |
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Thelma L. Johnson, 86, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 10, 2010. Thelma was born to Elmer and Cora Lampman, just east of Quincy on Maple Hill Farm. She graduated from Bronson High School in 1941. She is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, the Rev. Donald J. Johnson; sons, Terry (Dona) Johnson, LaPorte, Ind. and Gary (Jan) Johnson, Parma; daughters, Judy (Ron) Mueller, Hillsdale and Jan Johnson, Concord; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Shelba Jean Buehrer, Coldwater and brother, Floyd Lampman of Quincy. She was preceded in death by a son, Rick Johnson; sister, Ora Gallop and brothers, Pete and John Lampman. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Vandercook Lake Baptist Church, 703 E. McDevitt, Jackson, with the Rev. Kyle Vegeter and the Rev. Donald J. Johnson officiating. Family will received friends for visitation at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, and again at the church at 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday. She will be laid to rest in Spring Arbor Cemetery. Those who wish, may make contributions in her honor to the Vandercook Lake Baptist Church. Arrangements by Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806 E. Michigan, Jackson.   |
Obituary: Virginia V "Sarge" Kostrzewa Monday, July 19, 2010 12:53 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
 Virginia V “Sarge” Kostrzewa of Hillsdale passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She is survived by five children, Charles Kostrzewa, Vickie (Bill) Theodorian, Darlene (James) Patrona, Bradley Kostrzewa and Scott (Mabel Abraham) Kostrzewa; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and one brother, Kaz Kalinski. “Sarge” worked as a cook at the Hillsdale County Jail and she was an avid bingo player. At her request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. |
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William E. Church, 93,  Lake LeAnn, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at his home. He was born on May 7, 1917 in Highland Park to Joseph B. and Mary K (Mott) Church. He married Valentine K. Kamke on Feb. 22, 1946, in Highland Park, and she preceded him in death on May 16, 1997. Bill was raised in Highland Park, before moving to Lake LeAnn in  1982. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1935.  He was employed at the former Heidrick Tool & Die Company in Oak Park, retiring on May 7, 1982.  Bill and his wife enjoyed driving around the area.  He also enjoyed tinkering around the house. Bill was known as “Two Socks”  as he always wore two different color socks all his life. Surviving are one daughter, Patricia A. Swanson of Lake LeAnn, two grandsons, Charles E. (Mila) Swanson of Jacksonville, N.C., Greg E. (Julie) Swanson of Royal Oak, five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tara, Tessa, Stephanie and Patrick.  He was preceded in death by one brother,  Joseph G. (Daisy) Church, one sister, Mary K. (Ron) Vigus, one niece, Carolann and nephew, David. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor David Cornwell officiating.  Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.  Private burial will take place in Aldrich-West Cemetery, Somerset Township.   Memorial contributions are suggested to Great Lakes Hospice or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:06 AM |
McMICHAEL, PAUL F.; 88; passed away at his home in South Boardman on July 17, 2010. |
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Patricia June Wortinger, age 56, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loving family.   She was born in Three Rivers, Mich., on Jan. 24, 1954, the daughter of Robert J. and June A. (Lunger) Wessell. Patty graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1972.  She graduated with her L.P.N. from Glen Oaks Community College and began working for Three Rivers Hospital.  She later went to work for the Three Rivers Health Clinic and later for Dr. Don Schimnoski ,M.D., for over 25 years. On April 11, 1975, Patty married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Wortinger, and together they raised three beautiful daughters, Rebecca (Steven) Torres, Amanda (Glenn) Winters, and Jennifer (Joshua) Barner, all of Three Rivers; three grandchildren, A.J. Torres, Rory Winters, and Lizzie Torres; mother-in-law, Kathleen Wortinger and sister-in-law, Cinda Forbush, both of Three Rivers; uncle, Norman Wessell, of Centreville, Mich., and niece and nephew, Sheramy and Lee Forbush. Patty truly loved and was devoted to her family, husband, children and grandchildren.  She was very active in her early years in the Three Rivers Band Boosters and Girl Scouts. Patty was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Steve Wessell. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hohner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hohner Funeral Home, with Chris Johnson officiating. Interment will be held in White Pigeon Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to the Patricia J. Wortinger Nursing Scholarship c/o Glen Oaks Community College.  Envelopes available at the funeral home.   |
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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. |
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Peola Walker, 64, passed away July 5, 2010, at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:42 AM |
March 28, 1923 - July 18, 2010 Peter was born on March 28, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 87, he passed on July 18, 2010. |
Thursday, July 15, 2010 2:01 AM |
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. -- Ralph H. "Pat" Brownell, 79 of Watersmeet, died Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iron Mountain. |
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Ralph T. Snyder, 66, passed away  July 8, 2010, at E.W. Sparrow Hospital. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Raymond E. Langen, 86, of Holland, died Monday, July 19, 2010, in Hospice House of Holland. Arrangements will be announced by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Mulder Chapel. www.lifestorynet.com   |
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:56 AM |
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 2:54 PM |
Regina Ehnis, 43, of Sheridan, Wyo., died Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Billings Clinic, Billings, Mont., after a short battle with lung cancer. |
Richard (Dick) J. McPhillips Jr. Aug. 26, 1941- July 17, 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 11:35 AM |
Richard ?Dick? J. McPhillips, Jr., age 68, of Toledo, OH, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 in Regency Hospital, Sylvania, OH. |
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:42 AM |
Feb. 26, 1952 - July 14, 2010 Ricky Guy Anderson, age 58, of St. Louis, Michigan, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the New Beginnings Ministry, Int'l Church, 123 S. Main Street, St. Louis, Michigan with Pastor Timothy Fuentes officiating. A gathering of family and friends at the church on Wednesday will be from 12:30 p.m. to time of service. Cremation has taken place. Rick will be laid to rest with his parents at the Wright Cemetery in Pine River Township. |
Friday, July 16, 2010 7:12 AM |
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Monday, July 19, 2010 11:59 PM |
Robert W. White Robert Wilson White, age 85, of Warren, died July 18, 2010. Loving husband of Marie Oliver-White. Loving father of Pamela Gates, Gary White, Thomas (Suzanne) White, Pat Lucent, and Jim White; grandchildren, Sheila (Geoff) Howard, Nick Lucent, Danielle and Vincent White; one great-grandson Justin Howard; five stepchildren, Linda, Catherine, Debra, Michael, and Tina. Also survived by his sister Kathleen Spaulding. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. There will be a memorial at a later date. |
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Roberta Truxton, 88, passed away July 3, 2010, at Mediloge of Rochester Hills. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.     |
Monday, July 19, 2010 2:48 PM |
Ronald Bruce Krusell, 63, passed away in Temple, Texas, on July 15, 2010. |
53, of Owosso, lead generator, died Friday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
Friday, July 16, 2010 2:28 AM |
IRONWOOD -- Ronald W. "Rocker" Rhenlund, Sr., 72, of 250 E. Pine St., Ironwood, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Ironwood, surrounded by his loving family. |
Rose Ann Shaw, 77, of Branch, died Saturday, July 17. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
Saturday, July 17, 2010 7:22 AM |
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Russell L. Crosslan, 77, passed away July 11, 2010, at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Monday, July 19, 2010 2:49 PM |
Russell R. Scott, 60, a former resident of Pellston, died unexpectedly on July 18, 2010, at his home on Sugar Island, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. |
Ruth E. Eipperle Dec. 28, 1926-July 16, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 1:51 AM |
Ruth E. Eipperle, 83 yrs, of Ida, died Friday in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. |
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:52 PM |
Ruth H. Cadenas Ruth H. Cadenas, age 84, passed peacefully July 18, 2010. Beloved wife of George, Jr.; mother of George, III (Judy), the late Joan Marie Paine and Warren (Denise); grandmother of five; great-grandmother of eight and godmother of Mary and Christie. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 21, from 4- 8 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Funeral services begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:48 AM |
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DAVIS, SUSAN LYNN; age 56; passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at her residence. |
Sally Melinda (Allen) Desprez Roscommon Passed away July 17, 2010, at the age of 69 after a brief but fierce battle with leukemia. Although she could not overcome the disease, her participation in two research studies to find new treatments showed her courage and may save future lives. A native of Newberry Springs, Calif., Michigan became Sally's home at the age of 18 as a young wife and mother, living first in St. Johns, then Saline, Ann Arbor and Roscommon. In her 40s, Sally fulfilled a lifelong dream and earned her degree in computer science with a 4.0 average. A former computer programmer at the University of Michigan, Sally continued to share her talent for computers after retirement by revitalizing the Web site and providing tech support for her church in Roscommon. In her 60s, Sally took up downhill skiing, hiked the Grand Canyon, learned how to paint watercolors, and turned her gift for music toward playing hand-bells in her church choir. Sally's daughters (Sherri [Mike] Falkenstein, Michelle [Al] Lavra, Lisa Desprez), grandsons (Albert and Daniel Lavra, Bradley and Christopher Orr), sisters (Billie [Stan] Reed, Donna [Steve] Pursiful, Beverly Lowe, Leone Koops), dear friends (Gayle and Phyllis Desprez), and dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends will always remember her kindness, grace, devotion, love, intellect, strength and joy in her family. Her life will be celebrated with a service at the Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns Thursday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 2 to 8:00 p.m. July 21. Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are requested in lieu of flowers (, ). Online tributes at |
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:52 PM |
Sam Cesaro Sam Cesaro, age 84, a resident of New Baltimore for 11 years, died July 17, 2010 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township. He was born May 29, 1926 in Detroit. Retired from Red Ball Truck Lines as a freight rate clerk in 1983. Served in the U.S. Navy, member of St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, enjoyed fishing and traveling. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Savalli), whom he married on June 25, 1949 in Detroit (61 years). Dearest father of Roy (Sheila) of New Baltimore. Proud grandfather of Michael (Julie), and Lisa; dearest brother of Antoinette DeCesare. Predeceased by son, Michael; parents, Rocco and Catherine; brother, Michael DeLeo. Visitation 2-9 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 Twenty-three Mile Road, New Baltimore. Instate at 9:30 a.m. until time of Liturgy at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. |
Sarah E. Caltrider Mason After only 15 years, Sarah was taken from us on July 17, 2010. She was born in Lansing, MI on June 14, 1995, the second daughter of Bruce and Suzanne Caltrider. Sarah was part of a very close knit family, sharing life with sister and best friend Zoe, and twin sisters Kaitlyn and Chloe. This past June, Sarah completed her freshman year at Mason High School as an Honor Student earning a 4.0 grade point average and achieving Varsity letters in both swimming and water polo. She played oboe in Mason High School Concert Band and saxophone in the marching and jazz bands. She had recently been selected for the Mason Color Guard Squad for fall 2010 and the Symphonic Band. Sarah was a Girl Scout for ten years, participating in many community service projects, completing her Bronze Award and beginning her Silver Award. Sarah was recently confirmed as a member of First Presbyterian Church of Mason. Sarah was kind and caring of other people, often thinking of others before herself and helping wherever needed. She loved life and lived it big and bold, ready to face any adventure. To her, swim and water polo teams and jazz band were her great passions. She truly loved her teammates and being with them. The four Caltrider girls were inseparable, and Sarah dearly loved and was dearly loved by her family. Her death creates a void that can never be filled. Sarah will always be missed by her parents, sisters, grandparents, Robert E. and JoAnn Caltrider of Mason, and Frank and Virginia Foy of Pocono Pines, PA, uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple, Mason, MI 48895. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854. Those desiring may make contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple, Mason, MI 48854 or, Ele's Place, 1145 W. Oakland Avenue, Lansing, MI 48915. On-line condolences may be made at |
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A memorial service celebrating the life of Scott Brennan Kerchner will be held at 2 p.m. July 18 at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Scott Kerchner, 62, of Carolina Shores, N.C., died Tuesday, May 25, 2010. in the Brunswick Community Hospital. He was born April 28, 1948, in Sturgis, a son of James Kerchner and the late Barbara Brennan Kerchner. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his stepmothers, Joan Kerchner and Mary Kerchner and stepbrother, Lee Lahmeyer.   |
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Sister Ann (Mary Campion) Corr, IHM July 27, 1917-July 15, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 1:51 AM |
Monroe, Mich. – Sister Ann (Mary Campion) Corr, IHM, 92, died Thursday, July 15, at her home, the IHM Sisters’ Motherhouse in Monroe, Mich. She had been under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. |
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Stephen J. Johnson, age 61 of Lansing, and formerly of Three Rivers, died Friday July 16, 2010, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.   Arrangements will be announced by the Eickhoff Farrand Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers.   |
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Stephen W. McCarry Sr., age 91, of Boyne City, died Friday, July 9, 2010, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. |
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Steven J. Johnson, 60, beloved brother and uncle, of Lansing, and formerly of Three Rivers, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born Oct. 12, 1949, in Three Rivers, a son of Alva T. and Stella N. (Wodjylo) Johnson. He was a graduate of Constantine High School and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a resident of Lansing the past 20 years, coming from Three Rivers. Steven was employed in the shipping department for American Axle and General Motors. Steven enjoyed his family very much, and also liked to cook, garden and fish, and enjoyed traveling and caring for animals. He is survived by three sisters, Roseann Johnson of Oregon, Sueann Mirkovich on Indianapolis, and Marieann Johnson of Constantine; seven brothers, Tim of Centreville, Ted of California, Jim of Lansing, John of Three Rivers, Jack of London, Canada, Tom of Sturgis and Joe of Nevada; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Michael; a sister-in-law, Marsha Johnson; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Mirkovich. Cremation has been conducted. Private family services will be held. Interment of cremains will be at Moorepark Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Eickhoff-Farrand-Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers. |
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Susan ‘Sue” Marie Gowen Hendricks, age 58, of Cobb County, Ga., passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010. She was born in Flint and had resided in Cobb County for the past 28 years. Sue had been employed at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for 28 years. During that time she attended college and earned her degree in nursing. She had been a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church for 28 years. Sue loved to read, visit and spoil her grandchildren and attend church and plays. Sue was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She was selfless and always ready to help a friend in need. She enjoyed writing and making cards for friends and family. Sue will be dearly missed. Psalm 37:5 “Depend on the Lord, trust him, and he will take care of you.” She is survived by one daughter, Lisa (Gordon) Mosley of Acworth, Ga.; one son, Tim (Amanda) Hendricks of Richmond Hill, Ga.; mother, Geraldine Zarza of Marietta, Ga.; one brother, Larry Gowen; grandsons, Cole Hendricks and Jack Hendricks; nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Sadie. She was preceded in death by her father, Urban Gowen and stepfather, Ray Zarza. A memorial graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Rev. Nathan Barnell will officiate. Local arrangements are being handled by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis.   |
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 Whitmill, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2010 in Irmo, S.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn. She is survived by her three children, Glenn, Brad and Vicki; her son-in-law, Charles Lutz; four grandchildren, Charles Jr., Courtney and her husband, Eric, Nicholas and Matthew; and one great-grandchild, Jacob Durfee. She loved working on stained glass, chatting with her friends at the “chicken,” had a wonderful green thumb and will be lovingly and fondly remembered by friends and family. |
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CLOUTIER, TERESA L. "LORRAINE"; of White Lake; passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010. |
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Terri Ann Sholberg, 42 years old, lost her life unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. |
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Theodore James Bulson, age 47, of Holland, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 15, 2010. Ted was a life-long resident of the Holland area and a 1981 graduate of Holland High School. After graduation, Ted began a career as a Tool & Die maker and later operated his own HVAC business. Throughout his life Ted was an avid car and truck enthusiast and owned several collector cars, however his children were his most prized possession. Ted is remembered as a light hearted and generous person who lived life to the fullest and was loved by many.   He is survived by his children, Sierra and Logan Bulson, living with their mother, Linda Kelley of Hamilton; parents, Donald and Carol Bulson of Holland; sister and brother, Nancy and Kip Kauffman of Holland, Andy and Laurie Bulson of Inverness, IL; loving companion, Monica Penn of Muskegon Heights; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Community Church of Douglas, 6780 Wiley Road.  Dr. Daniel Miller will be officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sierra and Logan Education Fund, c/o Macatawa Bank, 12415 Riley Street, Holland, MI 49424. An online registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com.   |
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LIVONIA, Mich. -- Thomas Joseph Gerovac, 87, of Livonia, died Feb. 24, 2010, in Livonia. |
72, of Lansing,, cushion setting employee, died Friday. Services 3 p.m. today at Tiffany Funeral Home. |
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Thomas W. Woodward Thomas William Woodward, age 62, of Madison Heights, formerly of Troy and Clinton Township. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Barta) Woodward. Loving father of Tiffany Woodward. Dear brother of Gary Woodward, Gail Watson (Ken) and the late David Woodward. A memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy, 248-689-0700. Share memories with the online register book at www.pricefuneralhome.net. |
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Tina Marie (Gasco) Wargo, 46, of Davenport, Fla., walked on July 10, 2010. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Tyyne Johanna (Kytonen, Toolanen) Torni, 93, longtime Ironwood Township resident, went to her eternal home on Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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SIESS, WILLIAM EDGAR; age 61; of Troy since 1976, formerly of Walled Lake. |
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Walter E. Leist, age 93, of Carp Lake, passed away July 2, 2010 at his home on Lake Michigan. He was born September 27, 1916 in Boyne City to Edwin and Sylvia (Hurd) Leist. Walter was the firm foundation that his large extended family flourished from. He will be missed by all who were touched by his loving spirit. Walter is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Judy & Bruce Anderson of Longwood, Florida; three grandchildren, Shelly (Mike) Hensley, Scott Anderson and Steve Anderson; five great-grandchildren, Luke, Madeline, Emma, Braydon and Althea; sister, Merna Gillespie; stepson, Dan Wilcox; two sisters-in-law, Judy Ranville and Aneta Collard; numerous beloved nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews, including Gerald Ranville and Peggy Klein, who lived with Walter for several years during their childhood. Mr. Leist was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann; four sisters, Margaret, Wanda, Gerry and Edith; and two brothers, Everett and Russel. A memorial mass will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mackinaw City on Saturday, July 17 at 3 p.m. Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home. |
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Walter W. Domm, 75, passed away July 13, 2010, at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Wilfred (Bill) Godfrey Kalamazoo Bill Godfrey, age 94 died July 12, 2010 in Kalamazoo . He was born May 2, 1916 in Hillsdale County, the son of Clyde and Maribel (Hergert) Godfrey on a farm that remains in the Godfrey family. Formerly of Okemos, MI., Bill was known for his lifelong commitment to peace and justice issues and was involved in pacifist work during World War II and all wars that have followed. In March of 1943, Bill was married to his wife, Lucille (Tompkins) Godfrey. He was Chief of Examinations for the Civil Service Dept for the State of Michigan for 38 years. He also was a member of Lansing Area Council of Churches, Okemos Kiwanis Club, Lansing Central Methodist Church , Okemos Community Church and most recently, Skyridge Church of the Brethren. Bill and Lucille were members of many peace groups in the Lansing area. Bill was a passionate gardener and an avid lover of birds. He taught Sunday School for 35 years. In his retirement, he enjoyed raising and training his beloved yellow Labrador , Betsy for 13 years. He also prepared tax returns for the poor and elderly for nearly 20 years. Together with his wife Lucille, who survives, Bill raised four children who will miss him greatly. Surviving are three daughters, Anne (Larry) Peretti of Charlotte, NC, Lynn (Ralph) Heiden of Okemos, MI, and Jane (Pete) Givens of Portage, MI.; a son David (Lindsay Wentz) Godfrey of Kirkland, WA.; six grandchildren, Rob O'Brien, Lesley and Jim Sorenson, Katie Givens (Haddon) Kime, Dan Givens, and Eric Godfrey; two great grandchildren, Angelina Peretti and Abigail Givens Kime. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Skyridge Church of the Brethren of Kalamazoo, 394 S. Drake Rd. In lieu of flowers please donate food to your local food pantry in memory of Bill. Memorial contributions may also be made to Skyridge Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 |
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Willard Wabeke, 90, of Zeeland, died Sunday, July 18, 2010. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at  Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 541 East Main St, Zeeland.  The Reverend Jack Vander Plate will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. 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. |
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William Briggs, age 60, of Holland, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 10, 2010, at his home. Bill retired from the Grand Rapids Public School System where he had been a building manager and was also a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Briggs Jr. in 1974. Surviving are his wife, Robin of 38 years; daughter, Shannon Briggs and Hing Ung of Holland; granddaughters, Korena, Breanna, and Kayla; mother, Arlene Overway of Jenison; brother, Kim and Vicki Briggs of Wyoming; sisters-in-law, Carol and Harris Huyser of Hamilton and Anne Marie and Bryan Betz of Grand Rapids; six nephews; seven nieces; two great-nephews; and six great-nieces. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th Street, with David Newton officiating. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. For more information and an online registry, visit www.lifestorynet.com. |
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:28 AM |
WAUSAU, Wis. ­ William E. Bolen, 85, of Wakefield, Mich., passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. |
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William E. Church, age 93, of Lake LeAnn passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. |
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William E. Hammond, 86, of Dearborn and a long-time member of Bay View, died July 2, 2010. |
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William J. Liski, age 78, of Adrian Twp. passed away July 17, 2010, at Lynwood Manor. He was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Kentucky, the son of Joseph Liski and Rose Liski Butts. William served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Hydro Aluminum. William enjoyed camping, building radios and working with his hands. He is survived by four sisters, Mary Lou Hawkins of Indiana, Elizabeth (Dave) Swiger of Adrian, Martha (Jim) Cole of Adrian and Patty Bardon of D.C.; two brothers, John Liski of Adrian Township and Donald R. (Pam) Liski of Sand Creek; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two nieces, Jody Arnold and Kiara. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Chris Cadwallader officiating. Burial will follow in Raisin Valley Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
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William Gerald Kohl, 89, died in Holland Hospital on July 16, 2010. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a future date. Arrangements are by the Chappell Funeral Home, 627 West Main St. Fennville. www.chappellfuneralhome.com |
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  Yvonne (Sova-Smith) Armstrong, age 77, of Mendon, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, following a long illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1932, in Detroit, a daughter of Oliver and Irene (LaPrairie) Sova and attended Detroit area schools. She married Joseph J. Smith in Detroit and they later divorced. Yvonne worked as an LPN at a pediatrician’s office in Detroit. She was also a homemaker, and was a real estate broker in the Port Austin-Caseville area. She had been a resident of Mendon since 1994, where she attended St. Edward Catholic Church. In her spare time, Yvonne learned sign language, enjoyed oil painting, baking for family and friends, and working in her rose garden. Yvonne is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Gail Smith of Three Rivers; a daughter, Ardean Boyer of Lexington; three grandchildren, Joseph A. Smith, Miranda Smith, and Dane Boyer; a brother, John Sova; and a sister, Susan Bradd. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Elmer Indo and Robert Armstrong; two daughters, Jennifer Smith and Michelle Smith; and a brother, Roland Sova. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon, with the Rev. James Vinh Le officiating. Interment of ashes will follow in St. Edward Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. An online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. |
Yvonne "Bonnie" Lou (Benjamin) Pearson Delta Twp. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with those who went before her on July 18, 2010. Bonnie was born September 22, 1932. She was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School. She was the beloved wife of George "Rod" Pearson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianne Perkins; her sons, James Dean and Gerald Wayne Perkins; her mother, Ruth Benjamin and father, Bert Benjamin. Bonnie leaves behind her loving husband George "Rod" Pearson; her daughter, Debra Perkins, Cathy Wollpert, and Michelle Benjamin; her son, Scott Parks; step-children, Randy Pearson, and Jill Ferris; her sister. Lola Arbaugh. Their blended families with 9 children, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren, many friends whom she loved and cherished. She was the light in our life that has been extinguished. We love her and will miss her. Visitation is from 2-4, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Deepdale Memorial Park Lansing. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice. Friends may visit the guest book at |
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