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GRUSS, ALBERT J.; August 14, 2010; age 87; of Royal Oak. |
Arlene Avis (Abel) Pryor Grand Ledge Born January 9, 1918 to Maude Mae (Coss) and Glenn Basil Abel in Bath Township, Clinton County, where she grew up. After graduating from Eastern H.S., she worked as a book-keeper in a bank for a year before her marriage to Paul E. Pryor on July 1, 1939 in Lansing, MI. As a homemaker, she was active in school-related organizations like Band Boosters and Girl Scouts. Later she returned to banking as a career, starting as a book-keeper at the Loan and Deposit State Bank and working her way upward to become the first woman officer in the Michigan National Banking system. She retired as an assistant vice President at 62 and spent her leisure years camping, sewing, gardening, cooking, reading, and enjoying her family. Arlene is survived by her husband of 71 years, Paul E. Pryor, her children: Ronald L. and Jane Pryor, Bonnie Jo and Ronald J. Latourette, Richard G. Pryor, and daughter-in-law Norma Pryor; 10 grandchildren: Robert Scott Pryor, Jeannine Pryor, Emily (Alfredo) Echeverria, Ryan (Carrie) Latourette, Matthew Latourette, Karen (Bill) Hunt, Carol Ann Howery, Christopher (Heather) Pryor, Steven (Abby) Pryor and Douglas Pryor, 17 great-grandchildren and one sister, Bonnie Munn, of Amarillo, TX. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Lawrence P. "Butch" Pryor, her parents and several brothers and sisters. Family always came first for Arlene, and she was always available to help any and all of her growing family in whatever way was needed. Her loving ways and gentle spirit will be remembered always, and she will truly be missed by all those who loved her. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 2:00p.m. at Rose Cemetery in Bath Township. Memorial contributions my be made to Habitat for Humanity Lansing, 1941 Benjamin Dr. Lansing, MI 48906. Arrangements are being handled by Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home Grand Ledge where online condolences and guestbook entries can be made at |
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Betty L. Pratt, 86, of Gladwin, passed away after a short illness, on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. |
Beverly June Cassidy, 80, of Gladwin, passed away after a short illness, at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010. |
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Helen T. Bross, 84, of Hamlin Township, died today, Aug. 13. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
67, of Eaton Rapids, YWCA registrar, died Friday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Carrie Ann Kareus, born Aug. 14, 1960 in Midland, to Kenneth and Carolyn (Southwell) Kareus, passed away July 31, 2010 in Gladwin. |
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87, of Lansing, died Saturday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
50, of Mason, Groves Motor Sports mechanic, died Saturday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Ball Dunn Chapel, Mason. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 2:54 AM |
WITMER, DONALD D.; 74; August 15, 2010; dear brother of Helen Winn; also 13 nieces and nephews. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 2:54 AM |
SMITH, DONALD; age 74; of Commerce Twp.; died August 13, 2010. |
55, of Lansing, fire department employee, died Friday. There will be no services. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
infant son of Mason and Vicky Johnson of Breckenridge, died Friday. Graveside services 11 a.m. today at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel. |
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Diane Carroll, 45, of Adrian went to live with God on Aug. 12, 2010, at North Broward Hospital in Deerfield Beach, Fla. She was an Adrian school bus driver for eight years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby. She is survived by her mother, Reggie Brooks of Adrian; her father, Ken Carroll of Fennville; her brothers, Tommy Brooks of Adrian and Dennis Carroll of Holland; many aunts and uncles; and her very close friend of more than 20 years, Dean Salazar. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Friends who would like information about arrangements can call Tommy Brooks at 517-759-4905. |
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Dominic A. Landowski Oct. 29, 1914-Aug. 12, 2010 Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:00 AM |
Dominic A. Landowski, 95, ended his earthly journey and entered eternal life Thursday, Aug. 12 while a resident at Clare Bridge of Monroe where he lived for the past two years. |
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Dr. Ronald E. Knauff, age 83, of Saugatuck, died Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Holland Hospital. A visitation and fellowship time will be Tuesday at Gary’s home from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Liberty Park Cemetery in Girard, Ohio. 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. |
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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 |
Sunday, August 8, 2010 7:02 AM |
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67, of Owosso, Meijer store greeter (Corunna), died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso. |
88, of Lansing, retired School District secretary, died Sunday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 2:13 AM |
WEST BEND, Wis. -- Dorothy Marie Ricca, 82, of Port Washington, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:52 AM |
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Jeraldine "Jeri" Dyson, 85, of Manistee and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Wednesday, Au.t 11. Oak Grove Cremation Center in Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:58 AM |
EMERY, ERMA B.; of Clarkston; August 12, 2010; age 92. |
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SHERMAN, ETHEL M.; age 64; of Howell, formerly of West Bloomfield ; died August 8, 2010. |
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Edith L. (Goshorn) Conklin, 95, of Bronson, died on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 at Drew’s Place in Coldwater. A service will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Bronson with Pastor John Fields officiating. Interment will be at Snow Prairie Cemetery in Bethel Township. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Edith was born July 16, 1915 in Bronson to Frank and Elizabeth (Rice) Somerlott. She married Dale Goshorn in July 1935 in Montpelier, Ohio. He passed away on April 26, 1977. She later married Andrew Conklin on April 16, 1983. He passed away in 1986. Edith lived in Bronson all of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bronson. She owned and operated Doc’s Market in Bronson for 34 years, retiring in 1983. She had spent winters in Florida since 1977. She enjoyed playing cards and reading. For several years, she participated in the Mackinac Bridge Walk. Most of all, Edith loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons LeRoy (Sue) Goshorn of Fremont, Ind. and Jim (Christine) Goshorn of Las Vegas, Nev., daughters Donna (Norbert) Drust, Rosan (Larry) LaMontagne and Gayle (Paul) Creal, all of Bronson, and Nancy Fillmore of Coldwater, 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Along with her husbands, Edith was preceded in death by her sisters, Hazel Beckman and Alice Shoup, grandson Randy Goshorn in 1974, granddaughters Katie Long and Sandra Goshorn and son-in-law Willis Fillmore. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bronson or the Branch County 4-H Fair. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. |
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Eileen G. and Kenneth E. Ritter Friday, July 23, 2010 12:05 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Eileen G. (Fish) and Kenneth E. Ritter Eileen Ritter died of cancer May 7, 2010, a day after celebrating her 89th birthday. Kenneth Ritter, born April 25, 1923, died December 10, 2004, also of cancer. Eileen, born in Westville, NY May 6, 1921 to Lee and Fern (Miller) Fish, lived in Cheboygan most of her young life attending St. Maryís Catholic School and Cheboygan High School. Eileen met Ken while she was fishing near the Icebreaker Mackinaw and, apparently liking what she caught, she didnít release him. They were married March 17, 1946 and raised their two children, Edward and Karyn, in Chicago and Northbrook. Eileen worked in Cheboygan for several doctors, was the lab technician at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, and was the lab technician at Washington National Insurance Company of Evanston, IL for over 20 years. Ken served in the United States Coast Guard aboard the Icebreaker Mackinaw and worked for Johnson-Lindroth printing company of Skokie, IL for over 40 years. Eileen and Ken are survived by their children Edward (Mary) of Sun Prairie, WI and Karyn McGrory of Prospect Heights, IL, five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, Kenís sister LaVerne Lindroth of Skokie, IL, and sister-in-law Ernestine Hinkley Fish of Cheboygan, and many nieces and nephews. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Harold, Leo, Russell and William and sister Mary. Ken was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Clara (Peters) Ritter of Chicago. A grave site burial ceremony for both Eileen and Ken will be at Calvary Cemetery, Cheboygan, on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10 A.M.  Memorial services were previously held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice Care, and Nursing homes of your choice. |
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Elaine Ruth Groters, age 80, of Zeeland, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Hospice of Holland. Elaine loved her family.  She was a precious wife to Jerry for 53 years.  Elaine was a tremendous servant, a great listener, a wise counselor and a patient traveler as she managed the family vacation adventures over the years.  An avid reader, crossword puzzles were her forte.  Elaine had a quick wit and was always alert to the humorous side of life.  Her love for the Savior and her commitment to His Kingdom was obvious to all who were influenced by her life. Elaine volunteered for many years and then worked four years for the American Cancer Society of Holland. She was a member of Faith Reformed Church of Zeeland.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Barveld (2002). She is survived by her husband, Jarold; and children, Diane and David Warren of Mt. Jackson, VA, Douglas and Judy Groters of Lombard, IL, Debra and James Glaza of Rockford, Dawn and Lawrence Bos of Grand Rapids; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Ronald (Lucille) Hyma of Pentwater, Mrs. Ed (Janice) Bareman of Zeeland; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Donald (Alma) Van Den Belt of Zeeland, Mrs. Roger (Elizabeth) Barveld of Holland; several cousins, nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Hospice House of Holland for their compassionate care and support. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Faith Reformed Church, 220 West Central Avenue in Zeeland.  Pastor David Smits will be officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Faith Reformed Church Building Fund. An on line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com.   |
Eloise Victoria Perry Hess Parkerson, 85 Thursday, August 5, 2010 7:52 AM |
Eloise Victoria Perry Hess Parkerson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland, Mich. |
Monday, August 9, 2010 10:09 AM |
Else Wells, 80, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
Friday, August 6, 2010 9:40 AM |
Estella Jean Merrill Deemer, 83, of Benzonia, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at her home. She was born April 6, 1927, in Joyfield Township the daughter of Floyd and Olive (Kessler) Merrill. |
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Esther T. Smith, 85, of Topinabee, passed away Saturday at her home. A resident of Topinabee since 1988, moving from Mt. Clemens, Esther was born October 25, 1924 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Paul and Johanna (Groters) Syrek. On January 8, 1949 in Grand Rapids, she married Maurice Smith, who preceded her in death 1997. In addition to raising her family, she was employed at several factories in Mt. Clemens and Richmond for many years. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Cross in the Woods Catholic Church, and enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, and sewing. |
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 12:13 AM - Staff reports |
Ethel L. Cassie, 91, of Topinabee, passed away Friday under loving attention at Tendercare of Cheboygan. A resident of Topinabee since 1977, moving from Redford, Mich., Ethel was born November 9, 1917 in Calumet, the daughter of George and Lucille (Moyle) Maddick.  Growing up in Detroit, she was a graduate of Redford High School, and on November 24, 1937, she married Charles Cassie, who preceded her in death in 1977.  She was a charter member and active member of the Berean Bible Church in Topinabee and was employed at the Topinabee Library for several years. Baking was her hobby, yet making everyone feel special and sharing her faith were her gifts. Her daughter, Donna Cassie preceded her in death in 1962. Surviving are her son, Charles (Kathryn) Cassie of Fenton; her daughter, Joyce (James) Palmer of Topinabee; 5 grandchildren: James (Patricia) Palmer, of Gaylord, David Palmer of Roseville, William (Julie) Palmer of Temperance, Heather (Dennis) Farrell of Fenton, and Jeannie (Mark) McDonald, also of Fenton; 9 great grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve) Robbins, Samantha, Nicole, Elizabeth, and Christopher Palmer, and Cassie, Rebecca, and Jordan McDonald, Grace Farrell and 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Jim (Rosetta) Maddick of Canton, sisters, Marlene Bowe of Roseville, and Carol Hardt of Berkley, and several special nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, husband and daughter, Ethel was preceded in death by her siblings Alice Hoppe, Dolores Upton and Bill Maddick. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at Noon at the Berean Bible Church in Topinabee. Rev. David Gearhart officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Contributions in memory of Ethel Cassie are suggested to the Berean Bible Church. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River cared for the family. Condolences may be made at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.   |
Event of the Day: Blood drive in Litchfield Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:11 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Red Cross Blood Drive: Noon-5:45 p.m. at Litchfield United Methodist Church, 160 N. Marshall St. Must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds. For information call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org. |
Florence Marie Williamson May 6, 1947-Aug. 12, 2010 Friday, August 13, 2010 11:41 AM |
Florence Marie Williamson, 63, of Monroe passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday in Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Florence Williamson Aug. 12, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:31 AM |
Florence Williamson, 63, of Monroe died at 4:10 this morning in Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bennett Funeral Home. |
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Frances J. Edwards, age 69, passed away on July 31, 2010. She was the beloved sister of Sally Carpenter. Fran was born to Ronald and Alma (Buhl) Matzenbach on Sept. 20, 1940, in Columbiaville, Mich. She married the love of her life, Charles Edwards, on Aug. 30, 1957. He survives. Also surviving are three sons, Charles (Teresa) Edwards II of Imlay City, Mark (Josie) Edwards of Silverwood and Kenneth Edwards of Caseville; six grandchildren, Charles III, Justin, Lindsey, Autumn, Jenna and Macy. She also leaves one brother, Kenneth (Charlene) Matzenbach of Columbiaville; and two sisters, Linda (Merle) Wetherwax of Genesse and Sally (Al Castillo) Carpenter of Sand Creek. Her local nephews and niece are Brad (Stacy) Carpenter of Adrian, Chris (Vicky) Carpenter of Cement City and Annette (Jeff) Niedermier of Tecumseh. She also leaves a large extended family and a very special cousin, Sherry Sutherby Murff of Prudenville. Her parents preceded her in death. Fran retired from Lakeville Schools as an elementary secretary. She will be missed far more than words can say. Fran was a friend to all who knew her. A loving and caring wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was a life donor and upon her request was cremated. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Aug. 28 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbiaville. Contributions may be made to Wings of Mercy, 496 Harvest Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 in memory of Frances Edwards. “I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you on the way, and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20 |
Sunday, August 15, 2010 6:57 AM |
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Friday, August 13, 2010 5:30 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Francess Elizabeth (Liz) Davison, 73, of Holland, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at home. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services. |
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Frank R. Jones, age 48, of Three Rivers, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday Aug. 2, 2010, at his home.   He was born in Three Rivers on Jan. 29, 1962, the son of Ismon and Ida (Bonannella) Jones and was a lifetime resident of the Mendon-Three Rivers area.   He graduated form Mendon High School in 1980, and attended Glen Oaks Community College and Western Michigan University.  He was currently self-employed and the owner of Concrete Solutions and Design.  He had been employed at Hydramatic and retired from American Axle in Three Rivers in 2008.  Frank was an avid bowler and golfer.  He loved his Detroit Tigers and Michigan State Spartans. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle, and his family and friends meant the world to him. Frank is survived by his brother, Stuart Jones (Mary Sommerfield) of Grand Junction, Colo.; his sister, Susan Jones (Monica Del Castillo) of Holt, Mich.; his niece, Katie Del Castillo; a stepbrother, Jim (Becky) Wise of Three Rivers; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.   He was preceded in death by his father, Ismon Jones in 1981; and by his mother, Ida B. Wise in 2006. Frank will always be in our hearts.  He will be fondly remembered for his big heart; his big hugs; his witty sense of humor; and his outrageous T-shirts.   Cremation has been conducted.  A memorial celebration will take place at a later date and will be announced by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon.  In the meantime, condolences may be left for the family at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:38 AM |
Fred H. VanLente of Petoskey died peacefully at home on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at the age of 77. |
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 10:36 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
A burial for Frederick A. Roueche, formerly of Mackinaw City, will be held on Tuesday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery. |
Frederick Ambrose "Rick" Mechan Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:03 AM |
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Monday, August 9, 2010 9:20 AM |
Frederick H. VanLente Jr., 77 |
Monday, August 16, 2010 2:54 AM |
SCAFE, GALE E.; of Clarkston; August 15, 2010; age 84. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 2:54 AM |
DEACON, GEORGE E.; of West Bloomfield; August 13, 2010; age 71; loving husband of Nancy for over 42 years; dear father of George "Skip" (Tina) Deacon, Patrick (Diana) Deacon, Tammy (Bill) Hodges, John (Stephanie) Deacon and the late Steven Daly (Colleen); also cherished by nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters. |
Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:58 AM |
COOK, GERRITT C. (DOC); age 93; died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Fostrian Manor. |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 2:31 AM |
DULUTH, Minn. -- Gail M. Nelson, 70, of 232 N. Burt St., Ironwood, Mich., died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. |
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Garth A. Klett, age 78, of  Constantine, passed away Monday, Aug. 2nd, 2010, at the VA Ann Arbor Health Care System. He was born Nov. 19, 1931, in White Pigeon, a son of  Wilbur and Fannie (Woods) Klett. Garth graduated from Constantine High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and continued service to his country as a life member of the American Legion Post # 223, Constantine, the 40/8 club, D.A..V.,  and VFW of Marcellus. On April 18, 1959, he married Mary Granzotto in Three Rivers. His entire adult life, Garth owned and operated the family farm started by his great-grandfather 150 years ago. He had also worked at Bendix Corp. in South Bend, Ind., in his early years. Garth served on the board of the ASCS (Farm Service Agency) in Centreville for 25 years, 47 years as a Constantine Township trustee, was a member of the Republican Party, classic antique car club, Model A Club of America, the V-8 Club of America and life member of the Eagles. In 1992, he was named Constantine Citizen of the Year. Garth was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Three Rivers. Surviving are his wife Mary Klett; son, James (Emma) Klett of Constantine;  daughters, Kathy (Tim) Vantine of Constantine and Christine (Brett) McIntire of San Rafael, Calif.; grandchildren Eric and Mark Vantine, Craig (Katie) Klett and Elizabeth Klett; and great-grandson Hunter Klett. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son John Klett; and a sister, Murial Klett. Relatives and friends will be received Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. A scripture service will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, Three Rivers, with Father Mark J. Vyverman and Father Peter Granzotto, officiating. Interment will be in the Constantine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Constantine or Immaculate Conception Church. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
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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 |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 6:43 AM |
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Friday, August 13, 2010 2:25 AM |
IRONWOOD -- George F. LaVerdure Jr., 59, of Ironwood, and formerly of Hurley, Wis., died Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Ironwood. |
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Graveside services have been set for George W. Downard, who died on June 30, 2010. The burial of his cremated remains will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh, under the auspices of the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187. There will be a gathering for food and fellowship following the burial at the Tecumseh American Legion. |
Geraldine K. Gotha Aug. 11, 2010 Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:48 PM |
Geraldine K. Gotha, 84, of Grosse Ile, formerly of Monroe, died at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday at Applewood Nursing Center, Woodhaven. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
64, of Lansing, nurse's assistant, died Aug. 8. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Love Apostolic Church, Lansing. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
Monday, August 9, 2010 9:29 AM |
Gertrude E. Flynn, 96, of Harbor Springs, passed away Aug. 6, 2010, at Bay Bluffs medical care facility. |
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Mrs. Gertrude Maxine (Burk) Ogden, of Union City, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010. She was born on June 7, 1918 in Sherwood Township, Branch County, to Harry and Martha (Byers) Burk. She attended school at Urbandale Schools until the fifth grade then to Athens School until she graduated in 1938. She married Milo Wilfred Ogden on Jan. 1, 1940 in Burlington by Rev. J.C. Cook. Milo was the son of Lyman Ogden and Iva (Atwood-Ogden) Smith. Maxine worked on the farm, at Cherrie Hill Restaurant near her home and drove a station wagon school bus for Fox School to Coldwater High School for about three years. Maxine was a 4-H leader in the Busy Fox 4-H Club, in sewing and cooking. She also helped in the Food Share Program in Union City and she was a Farm Bureau member. Maxine did genealogy, and belonged to the Genealogy Society in Union City. Maxine also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her children; Wayne (Marilyn) Ogden of Three Rivers, June Jasper of Bronson, Jo Ann (Bud) O’Conner of Mendon and Pat (Dale) Cluts of Paulding, Ohio, Maynard (Darlene) Wood of Woodburn, Ind., Cynthia Grinnell (Fred Collins) of Union City, Fred (Kathy) Brown of Burlington, Sonia (JR) Taylor of Hudson, grandchildren; Brett Ogden (Jill), Greta (Tom) Ballard, Melinda (Jason) Bertch, Melissa (David) Moore, Gerald (Misty) Jasper, Gail Jasper (Steve), Jennifer (Eric) Milliman, MarthaJo O’Conner (Arron), April Biesler Michael Wood, Cindy Grinnell, Iva (Daren) Slone, Fredie Jr. and Frederick J. Brown, Allyssa, Cindy, Joseph and Jr. Taylor, great grandchildren; Madelyn, Nolan Ballard, William, Cameron, Joshua, Marissa Bertch, David, Cora, Leah, Sarah, Lilia Moore and Collin Jasper, Benjamin, Abigail Hayward, Sara, T.J, Wallo and Alyssa, David, McKayla Milliman, Samantha Smith, Toni and Becky Norton, Donnie, Chevy Slone, Damian Wood and Minnie Biesler, sister-in-laws; Margaret Burk, Pat (Don) Eishen, Pat Sechnst, brother-in-law, Frank (Pat) Ogden, and many nieces and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Milo Ogden and grandsons, Ernie and Mikael O’Connor, son-in-law, Terry Jasper, a brother, Hudean Burk and a sister Pauline (Ovid) Martin., five brother-in-laws and two sister-in-laws; George (Helen) Ogden, Norman (Gertrude) Ogden, Lyse, Junior Ogden, and honorable mention, Ernest Milo and Mikael Earl O’Conner. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at Spencer’s with Rev. Wayne Halbleib officiating. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Union City. Memorial donations may be made to the Genealogy Society in Union City or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. To share memories please visit www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. |
77, of Eaton Rapids, farmer, died Thursday. Visitation 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. |
Friday, August 13, 2010 7:03 AM |
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Helen Lucille Thompson (Houts) Friday, August 6, 2010 12:00 AM |
A memorial service for Helen Lucille Thompson (Houts) will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Lakeview Cemetery in Harbor Springs. |
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 1:38 AM - Staff reports |
Helen passed away July 22 after a battle with emphysema and several bouts of pneumonia.  She was born in Cheboygan to Anna and Gregory Romanik on Jan 5, 1942, the youngest of 8 children.  She attended nursing school and became a surgical nurse in Bay City.  Helen was a first lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve serving her country as a flight nurse.  She met and married her husband, Roger, in Bay City before they moved to California.  They settled in Antioch, and lived there for 43 years.  Read more HERE in Wednesday's edition of the Daily Tribune |
Helen T. Bross, 84 of Ludington (Hamlin Township), passed away Friday Aug. 13, 2010 at her home. Helen T. Jahns was born Jan. 29, 1926 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and married Charles Bross, who prec... |
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Henry “Hank” L. Keller, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 8, 2010, at the Heartland Health Care Center.   Henry was born on Oct. 25, 1934 in Three Rivers, Mich., the son of Henry L. and Bessie B. (Kline) Keller Sr. Hank retired from the Fonda Company, formerly Continental Can Co. in 1996 after 38 years with the United Paperworkers’ Union.   He served as a volunteer firefighter for Three Rivers from 1961-1972.  He was a Golden Eagle of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2303, a life member of the Moose Lodge #474 and truly enjoyed crossword puzzles and NASCAR. Hank was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Alice Wessell, Katherine Winchel, and Mary Bowen; one great-granddaughter, Jordan Hart. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, five children, Carol “Sue” Keller, Judy (Dave) Crouse, Sarah Smith, Jane (Wayne) Wagner, and Arthur (Pep) Keller; three sisters, Helen (Chuck) Bogema, Donna (Delton) Taylor, Dolly (Rich) Retschleg, one brother, Edward Keller; one brother-in-law, Max Winchel; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at the Hohner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at the Hohner Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Anderson of Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment will be held in White Pigeon Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to the Heartland Hospice Hug Fund or Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.  Envelopes available at the funeral home.   |
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Invole F. Zuconi, age 96, of Adrian died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at Provincial House in Adrian, with his daughter at his side. He was born Feb. 9, 1914, in Arma, Kan., the son of Joe and Ellen (Frere) Zuconi. He was married to Eleanor Krause on Feb. 21, 1948, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 2005. He was a furniture finisher for Crowley-Milner Depart­ment Store until retiring in 1977. He enjoyed woodworking, listening to classical music and was an avid history buff.   Invole is survived by his daughter, Linda Calkins of Adrian, and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
Ione Mae Sanders Aug. 26, 1916-Aug. 12, 2010 Friday, August 13, 2010 11:42 AM |
Ione Mae Sanders, age 93 of Monroe, died at 2:53 am August 12, 2010 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:30 AM |
Ione Sanders, 93, of Monroe died at 2:53 this morning in Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:58 AM |
KEYSER, JEFFERY G.; of Waterford; August 11, 2010; after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer; age 59. |
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Jim Mynhier, 52, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, in Medina Township. He was born on Jan. 8, 1958, in Adrian the son of Lewis and Marie (Jones) Mynhier. On Nov. 30, 1989, in the Bahamas he married Lisa Seeley and she survives. Jim has lived in the Fayette-Morenci area all of his life. He was the owner  and operator of Mynhier Builders, Inc. in Morenci. Jim was a member of the Morenci Eagles and a member of the Morenci American Legion Post #368. Besides his wife, Lisa, Jim is survived by a daughter, Chelsea; two brothers, Steve Mynhier of Wauseon, Ohio, and Frank Simmons of Morenci; and 18 nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John Mynhier, Louie Mynhier and Dale Simmons; and a nephew, Jeff Simmons. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci with the Rev. Dennis Owens officiating. There will be a visitation on Friday from 2 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. |
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Jeanette L. North, age 82, of Covert, and formerly of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at her home.  Jeanette was born March 2, 1928, in LaGrange, Ind., a daughter of Percy and Helen (Lublow) Oswalt.   She lived in Sturgis for many years before moving to Covert in November 2009.  Jeanette enjoyed doing embroidery, collecting knick-knacks and gardening, especially her outdoor flowers. She is survived by her husband, Don, whom she married Jan. 24, 1964, in Wolcottville, Ind.; three daughters, Carolyn (James) Sexton of Michigan City, Ind., Sherry Garrison of Comstock Park and Billie (Tim) Cummings of Covert; a stepson, Edwin (Dolly) North of Wolcottville; a stepdaughter, Susan North of Montana; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy Byers of Three Rivers and Betty Barker of Montebello, Calif.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William and Winton Oswalt; and a sister, Nancy Mansmith.  According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.    Arrangements were made by D. L. Miller Funeral Home, Bangor Chapel.   |
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Jeanette L. Resseguie, 78, of Douglas, died Aug. 9, 2010, at Grace of Douglas. A memorial service is scheduled 7 p.m. Monday at Saugatuck High School, 401 Elizabeth St., Saugatuck. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the school. Arrangements are by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. www.lifestorynet.com |
Sunday, August 15, 2010 6:57 AM |
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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. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 12:17 AM |
JoAnn Pary JoAnn Pary JoAnn Pary, age 63, of Eastpointe passed away on August 14, 2010. She was born March 4, 1947, in Detroit. Loving mother of LoriAnn Pary and Steven Pary. Dear sister-in-law of Christine Mlecki. Beloved aunt of Tammy Pearson, Angela Mlecki and Michelle Mlecki. Predeceased by her parents; Joseph & Rita Mlecki and brother Michael Mlecki. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home Inc., 11470 13 Mile Road (west of Hoover) Warren. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com. |
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Joann  Lacy Bowden, 64, passed away Aug. 14, 2010. She is survived by her children, Serena Davila and Monty Bowden, and her granddaughter, Dana Davila. She was preceded in death by her sister, Latrell Hester, and parents, Thomas and Geneva (Lolley) Lacy. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Joe F. Ilg, III, age 68, of Appleton, Wis., passed away at his home on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010.  Joe was born on Dec. 12, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Joe F. Ilg, Jr. and Esther Wendt. Joe graduated from Carroll College in 1964. He was an industrial engineer at Midwest Tool and Cutlery. He moved to the Fox River Valley in Wisconsin in 2007 upon his retirement.  Joe was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle.  Survivors include his wife, Emily;  his children, Sara (Steve) Eliasen, Oshkosh; Anne (Elias) Macias, Menasha, Wis.; and Karl (Kamala) Ilg, Ann Arbor, Mich.; his grandchildren, Grace, Owen and Isabella Eliasen and Vivienne Rose Ilg; his brother, David (Claudia) Debus, Alexandria, Va.; and his sister, Judith (Charles) Peterson, Mercer Island, Wash.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Debus.  Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. today at Wichmann Funeral Home Tri-County Chapel, 3212 S. Oneida St., Menasha, Wis., with Sister Judy Miller, CJS, Spiritual Director of the Norbertine Center for Spirituality, officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 p.m. until the time of services.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to benefit his grandchildren’s scholarship funds.  The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Joe’s friends and neighbors at Historic Fox River Mills Apartments for their loving friendship.     |
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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. |
Friday, August 6, 2010 10:35 AM |
Joe Habasko slipped away peacefully in his sleep with family near by on Aug. 3, 2010. |
Friday, August 13, 2010 2:27 AM |
FRIDLEY, Minn. -- John "Brotch" Bolich Jr., 70, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 31, 2010, at home in Fridley. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 6:57 AM |
Oct. 20, 1950- Aug, 15, 2010 John Edward Wilson, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010 with his family by his side at Tendercare in Mt. Pleasant. |
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John F. Gorman, age 84, of Adrian died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at Bixby Medical Center. He was born Oct. 14, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pa., to John and Julia (Brown) Gorman. John served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a radio operator during World War II. On April 19, 1958, in Philadelphia, he married Charlotte C. Ziegler, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2001. John retired from the Bendix Corp. He was a past member of the AMVETS. He could fix anything! He had a lifelong interest in electronics, science, technology and politics. John is survived by two sons, Jonathan (Tracy) Gorman of Elko, Nev., and Benjamin (Laura) Gorman of Ambler, Pa.; one daughter, Jennifer Bailey of Adrian; and 10 grandchildren, John, Elliot and Drew Bailey of Adrian; Robert, Elizabeth, and Katherine Gorman of Glen Elyn, Ill.; Sarah Gorman of Elko, Nev.; Daniel, Mason and Claire Gorman of Ambler, Pa. In addition to his wife, Charlotte, he was preceded in death by a son, Bartholomew Gorman; his parents and a sister in infancy. At John’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation or services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. |
40, of Mason, printing company estimator, died Friday as the result of natural causes. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 12:17 AM |
John Walter Plitz John Walter Plitz, age 66, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010, at home. He was born in Detroit on November 30, 1943, the son of the late Erwin and Jessie (Walker) Plitz. His marriage to Diane Eckhout was May 8, 1971, in Mount Clemens. John was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. and was proud to have served his country in Vietnam from 1963 thru 1967. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 154, Mount Clemens. John was a Denby High School graduate who was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond, and the American Youth Soccer Organization. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards, and riding snowmobiles. John loved spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving in addition to Diane, his wife of 39 years, are a son and daughter-in-law, Jason (Heather) Plitz of Macomb; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jody (Bryan) Becker of Port Huron and Amanda (Kevin) Miller of New Baltimore; six grandchildren, Rebekkah, Austin, Brooklyn, Morgan, Andrew, and Jessica; as well as four cousins, Peggy, Bill, David, and Jim and many friends. His family honors the memory of John and invites you to visit and share memories Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond, with Scripture services at 7 p.m. Rite of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond with 10 a.m. visiting. Fr. Joseph Plawecki will officiate. Memorials are suggested to "Wishes of the Family". For information and Guest Book at kaatzfunerals.com. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 12:17 AM |
Josephine A. Zontini Josephine A. Zontini (nee Scandariato), age 83, died August 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Rudolph, Thomas and Brian (Patricia). Dearest sister of Frances Lucido. Visitation Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Road at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass at St. Paul of Tarsus Church, 41300 Romeo Plank at Canal Road. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
Joyce Elaine (Sutton) Ecker, 80 Friday, August 13, 2010 9:24 AM |
Joyce Elaine (Sutton) Ecker, 80 of Petoskey, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at her home. |
Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:58 AM |
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP -- The family of Judith Sullivan-Francois will celebrate her life at the family's home at 5077 Anderson Road, Ironwood Township, as was her request, on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, from noon to 6 p.m. |
Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:48 PM |
Julia Robinson, 82, of Monroe died at 2:04 a.m. Saturday at the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Regional Heart and Vascular Center, Toledo. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:58 AM |
VANDRUSKA, KATHY JANIECE; age 52; of Pangburn, Arkansas; passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at her home. |
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Katherine Eloise Brady, age 66, of Holland died Friday, August 13, 2010, at Hospice House of Holland. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland. An online registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com. |
59, of East Lansing, retired East Lansing Schools paraprofessional, died Sunday. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:46 AM |
Kelsey Elizabeth Manker, 21, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Kelsey was born in Petoskey, Mich. on March 7, 1989, the daughter of Marty and Julie (Conley) Manker. She attended Petoskey High School and North Central Michigan College as a dual enrollee for two years. She graduated from Whitmore High School and continued her enrollment at NCMC. For the past year and a half, she was employed at Grain Train Natural Foods Market. |
Friday, August 6, 2010 10:36 AM |
Kelsey Manker, 21, of Petoskey, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
Friday, August 6, 2010 10:37 AM |
Former Petoskey resident Kenneth Lee McDonald, 54, of Kincheloe, died Aug. 5, 2010, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 2:54 AM |
RANDOLPH, LOIS M.; age 71; of Rochester Hills; passed away quietly on August 14, 2010; at her home after fighting a brave battle against Lewey Body disease. |
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Larry Dean Bryie Sr., age 35, of Nottawa, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at his home.   He was born Nov. 20, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Ind., a son of the late Bruce and Paulette (Shank) Bryie.  He attended Northrup High School in Fort Wayne and later at Glen Oaks Community College. He was a former First Responder with the Centreville Fire Department.  Larry had been employed at Jackson International, and more recently with Big George’s Tree Service in Nottawa.  He married Barbara Coburn in 1996. They were later divorced. Larry is survived by six children, Tiffany Tyler (Jake), Dustin Schmidtendorff (Amanda), Chrystyn Bryie, Courtni Bryie, and Larry Bryie Jr., all of Constantine, and Morgan Squire of Sarasota, Fla.;  two grandchildren, Tallen Schmidtendorff and Kristofer Tyler; a sister, Gail Hill (Warren) of Aurora, Colo.; a brother, Edgar Rumrill (Kelly) of Fort Wayne; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Friday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, where funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. The Rev. Keith Phillips of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will officiate. Cremation will follow services, and a private interment will take place at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  An online register is available at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
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LeRoy S. Clemens "Clem," age 81, of Delta Township, our loving father and grandfather passed away Aug. 5, 2010. |
Friday, August 13, 2010 2:30 AM |
MARSHFIELD, Wis. -- Leon E. Amore, 49, of Charles Street, Wakefield, Mich., died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, in Marshfield due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Aug. 3, 2010. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 6:57 AM |
Leona Mae Little, formerly of Ithaca, died Saturday, August 14, in Sterling, Mich.. |
73, of Ithaca, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Barden Funeral Home, Ithaca Chapel. |
81, of Elsie, retired farmer, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 2:35 AM |
STEVENS POINT, Wis. --   Lily R. King, 87, of Plover, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. |
Linda J. Amata Jan. 28, 1939-Aug. 10, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 12:59 PM |
Linda J. Amata, 71 years, of Temperance, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 in Mercy St. Anne?s Hospital. |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:52 AM |
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Feb. 27, 1932-Aug. 13, 2010 Lloyd Joseph Seifert, age 78, of Ashley, died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. |
78, of Ashley, SCS Construction, Seifert Truck Stop and Seifert Excavating owner, died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Ithaca. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel. |
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Lois A. Fisher, age 67, passed away Aug. 12, 2010. She was born May 5, 1943, in Adrian, Mich., the daughter of Claude Sr. and Wanda (Garwood) Fisher. She is survived by her mother, Wanda; two sons, Robert (Tanya) Fisher and Jerry Fisher; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Donald (Diane) Fisher, Claude Jr. (JoAnn) Fisher, John (Bonita) Fisher, Dale (Cindy) Fisher and Tim (Mary) Fisher; and two sisters, Ruth Taylor and Wendy (Brice) Luttrell.  She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Sr., her sister, Wanda Heroy, and two brothers who died in infancy, David and Dennis Fisher. Lois enjoyed taking care of kids. Memorial services will be held privately by her family. Arrangements are with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Lola L. Bissett age 80 of Colon, passed away, Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, after several months of failing health. Lola was born April 23, 1930, in Lakefield Township, a daughter of the late Enoch L. and Juanita M. (Danbury) Ware. Lola married Dale M. Knight, which ended in divorce in 1966. He preceded her in death in 1998.  On June 3, 1967, she married Harold W. Bissett in Colon. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2007. Lola had lived in Colon the past 44 years. She was a homemaker and had worked at the former Transagram Co. in Sturgis and had also sold Tri-Chem Paints from her home. She was a former member of the Colon Rebecca’s. She is survived by five children, Katha (Duane) Beardsley of Colon, Susan (Rex) Flowers of Colon, Gayle (Ivan) Moyer of Burr Oak, Darrel (Myra) Knight of Fremont, Ind., and Michael (Angela) Bissett of Colon; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Arlene Inman and Vera Carter both of Colon; a special aunt, Donna Coffinger of Colon; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson; and a great-grandson. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Lola L. Bissett will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Mr. David J. Farrell officiating. Burial will follow at South Colon Cemetery in Colon. If desired, the family suggests memorials be made to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.     |
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Louise E. Nowicki, 92 of Paragould, Ark., passed away Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Louise was a homemaker and a member of the Hospital Auxillary for more than 35 years. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Frank Sturgell of Bradenton, Fla., Janet and Mark Woodfruff of Paragould, and Phyllis and Maurice Neveraski of Granger, Ind.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mamie Shurtz Langwell; husband, Ed Nowicki; brothers, Wayne, Wilfred, Clayton and Elwood. The family has requested that memorials be made to St. Mary’s School Fund, 220 N. 2nd Street,  Paragould, AR 72450 or Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Auxillary Scholarship Fund. Local Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. To sign the online register go to www.heathfuneralhome.com.   |
Friday, August 13, 2010 2:26 AM |
HURLEY, Wis. -- Lucy A. Gustafson, 93, a lifelong Hurley resident, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, in Hurley. |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 7:40 AM |
Madelon Diane Johnson, 79, of Petoskey, and formerly of Charlevoix and LaGrange Park, Ill., passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at Bortz Health Care in Petoskey. |
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Daniel and Catherine (Walmer) Wimple of Tecumseh announce the birth of their special angel, Makinsey Lynn Wimple, born May 28, 2010, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, Mich. She stayed long enough to touch our hearts before she passed away on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, including her parents, her big sister, Taylor Marie, and her twin, Brooklyn Rose; her grandparents, Dana (Tammy) Walmer of Tecumseh, and Joe and (Terry) Wimple of Michigan Center.      Private family services will be held at a later date to honor her life.   In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be given to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, to enrich the lives of the children there. The Handler Funeral Home was privileged to have assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting the obituary page at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.  |
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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. |
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Marguerite J. Adamski, 86, of Sturgis, formerly of Bronson, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Thurston Woods in Sturgis. A service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with Rev. Brian Lutz officiating. Interment will be held at Matteson Cemetery in Matteson Township. Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. |
Monday, August 16, 2010 12:17 AM |
Marian E. Ritchie Marian E. Ritchie, age 90, a lifelong resident of Center Line, died August 14, 2010,at Henry Ford Hospital in Warren. Born May 11,1920. Mrs. Ritchie was a graduate of St. Clement School and was a longtime parishioner there. She worked as a bookkeeper for 33 years at H.L. Claeys in Warren. Family members said her loving family was her life. She is survived by her children: Kathleen (Len) Martyniak, Karen (Frank) Hartkorn, Mary Jo(Dan) Van Maele, Robbin (Rich) Dzurka, Kim (Robert) Olinski and Kelly (Bob Bowden) Ritchie. Dearest grandmother of 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by 8 siblings. Visitation will be Monday 1-9 p.m. at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke in Center Line. She will be instate Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Clement Church 25320 Van Dyke for 10 a.m. Mass Time. Memorials to the charity of your choice appreciated. |
96, of St. Johns, retired state analyst, died Saturday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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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. |
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Marion Cummings, 85, of Topinabee, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 5, at the Berean B ible Church in Topinabee. Pastor David Gearhart and Ray Hoff will officiate. A luncheon will be held at the church following the ser ice. Marion was born June 13, 1925 in Chicago. Seh was the daughter of John and Effie (Huizenga) DeJong. Marion grew up in Chicago and graduated from Parker High School. After graduationg she went to work with tthe Foott Brothers, a factory producing material to support World War Two. On July 28, 1945 she married Richard E. Cummings in Chicago where the couple made their home and raised their family. Marion was employsed as a Home Health Aid for many years. In November 1994, Marion and Richard moved to Topinabee where they have been since. Marion loved to cook. She enjoyed music being surrounded by her family. She attended the Berean Bible Church and CURVES. She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Barbara (Ray) Hoff of Topinabee, James (Lori) Cummings of Topinabee, Kathleen Clancy of Tompinabee; seven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; brother, John DeJong of Topinabee; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her grandson Richard Hoff, and her sisters Dorothy Ray and Annabelle Berndt. Contributions in Marion's memory are suggested to a charity of choice. Lintz Funeral Home in Indian River served the family. To leave a condolence, please visit www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. |
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58, of Lansing, died Saturday. Visitation 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home. |
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Martha Ann Koszut, 86, of Levering, passed away July 14 at home. She was born August 29, 1923 in Wyandotte, Mich., to Louis and Catherine (Major) Gajan. Martha is survived by her husband, Peter; sister, Helen Zdunczyk of Florida; cousin, Sylvia (Gerald) Jagielski of Wyandotte; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Koszut was preceded in death by her son, Peter Alan Koszut in 1991. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Clements Catholic Church in Pellston on Thursday at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Beck Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Vital Care or St. Clements Catholic Church in memory of Martha Koszut On line condolences at www.beckfuneralhome.org   |
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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 |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:52 AM |
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Friday, August 13, 2010 10:20 AM |
Mrs. Mary E. Gall, 85, of Gaylord died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at McReynolds Hall. |
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Mary Elizabeth (Mills) Almay, age 61, of Adrian passed away Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at the home of her Aunt Bette, who was like a mother to her. She was born May 22, 1949, in Braham, Minn., to Robert S. and Anne (Carter) Mills. Mary was a Support Team Supervisor with Tech Ed in Ann Arbor. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the AMVETS and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, painting and playing poker. In addition to her father, Robert, she is survived by an aunt, Elizabeth Bette Birnstihl of Adrian; two brothers, Steve (Patricia) Mills of Clayton and Scotland (Rochelle Schubert) Mills of Hudson; four sisters, Susan Allen of Tecumseh, Jacie (Mike) Wedburg of Parrish, Fla., Kris Mills of Adrian and Gigi (Bruce) Zubke of Adrian; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Ryan Mills, and an uncle, George Birnstihl. At Mary’s request cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Tom Wasilewski officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until the time of service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Mary Elizabeth Duncan Kliemann Sunday, August 8, 2010 7:02 AM |
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Mary Ellen Stahl July 23, 1929-Aug. 11, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:34 AM |
Mary Ellen Stahl, 81 yrs, of Petersburg, died Wednesday morning at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, OH. |
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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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MaryAnna Rose Sexton, 6-week-old infant daughter of Richard and Melinda (Sexton) Warnke, Jr., went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. She was born June 30, 2010, in Adrian. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Grace Ellen Howard and Kassie Renee Howard, both at home; her maternal grandfather and stepgrandmother, Harold and Myreen Sexton of Pennsylvania; maternal grandmother, Susan Sexton of Clayton; aunts and uncles, Leslie Waingrow, Christopher Sexton, Robert Warnke and Ronald Warnke; and a great aunt, Helen Schulte. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Richard and Maryanne Warnke, Sr. Funeral services for MaryAnna will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of MaryAnna Rose Sexton. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Maureen Regina Selvage, age 75, of Colon, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at  Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  Maureen was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Chicago, a daughter to the late John and Mary (Kelly) Stacey.  On Sept. 27, 1952, she married Joseph Selvage Sr. in Chicago.  He preceded her in death on July 18, 1998.  Maureen was a homemaker, she had made her home in Colon on Palmer Lake for the past 23 years and was a member of the Colon American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She also attended the St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Colon.  Maureen loved to paint and enjoyed arts and crafts.  She is survived by her companion DeForest Wright of Colon; five children, Barbara (John) Harter of Sturgis, Joseph (Sheila) Selvage of Chester, NY, Thomas (Brenda Pagels) Selvage of Sturgis, Debra (David) Mayo of Sturgis and Susan (George) Garl of Colon; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, John (Pat) Stacey of Climax and Daniel J. (Vicky) Stacey of Sturgis; two sisters, Loretta (Stan) Barnell of Sturgis and Cathy Ferguson of Sturgis and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Selvage in 1987; granddaughter Emily Selvage in 2009; and 2 sisters, Mary Lou Cushing and Bernadette Vinton.  The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, from 5-8 p.m. at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon, where the Rosary Service will be recited at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass for Maureen R. Selvage will be 10: a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Colon with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.   If desired the family ask that memorials be made in memory of Maureen to the Colon American Legion Post 454.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. |
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TROUT CREEK, Mich. -- Maureen Sue Laitinen, 74, of Trout Creek, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. |
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 Maxine M. Feldkamp, age 88, of Adrian died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Grand Court. She was born July 31, 1922, in Britton, Mich., to Warren and Ida (Gittus) Underwood. On June 17, 1944, she was married to Leroy Feldkamp in Tecumseh, and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2005. Maxine was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bridgewater, Mich. She is survived by two sons, Walter (Rita) Feldkamp of Clinton and Lee (Sally) Feldkamp of Adrian; two daughters, Jan (Bari) Campbell of Brooklyn, Mich., and Jalene (Kirk) Rende of Redford; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Leroy, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Jean and JoAnn, in 1969. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bridgewater, Mich., with the Rev. Katherine Meyers officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Bridgewater. Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 1448 Short St., Tecumseh, and also at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bridgewater on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Mich., Hospice of Lenawee, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
Mindy E. Ostling, 28, of Ludington, passed away on Aug. 11, 2010. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Aug. 21, at St. Simon Church with the Rev. Wayne Wheeler officiating. There will be no visitati... |
Richard James Mitchell, 74, of Bear Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 11. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bear Lake is in charge of arrangements..... |
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Nellie L. Huber, 94, took her first breath of heavenly air on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 surrounded by her children at the Brook Assisted Facility where she resided. |
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Monday, August 9, 2010 9:43 AM |
Nicholas Waring Sulak, born Aug. 15, 1985, was always known as the gentle giant. He grew at an amazing pace from the shy boy hiding in the local grocery store, to the gentleman running for touchdowns for the Boyne City High School football team, to even the man working through a broken leg to stay on the Alma College's football team. Nicholas had a passion to be the best man he could be. He was always the ear for a troubled night, the mouth requesting words of wisdom, and the strong hands to pick up the most cluttered tales of friends, family, and loved ones. Nicholas had a passion for motorcycles, the wind in his face, mountains, the trails treading at his feet, and friends, the one's he'd carry when they couldn't walk on their own. Nicholas led a life full of mystery, adventure, and wisdom. He was a man who wouldn't bow down to any mountain, river, or roadway. On Aug. 7, 2010, Nicholas walked through the gates of heaven with his head held high and his arms wide open, meeting those that have ended their stories before him; proceeded in death by Joseph and Gladys Waring, Jerome Sulak, and Trevin LaBeth. And to that Nicholas Waring Sulak is survived by his grandmother Agnes Sulak, father Eric Sulak and wife Michelle, mother Nancy Donaldson and husband Terry, sisters; Michelle Sulak and Nicole LaBeth, brother Aaron, and hundreds of individuals that could call him a tank, the brother they never had, the friend they could never replace, and the model of what a strong man needs to be. He will never be forgotten… — With Love Aaron Sulak. |
90, of Lansing, formerly of Saginaw, retired business owner, died Sunday. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel. |
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Alta M. Robinson April 16, 1913 — Aug. 10, 2010 Alta Mae Robinson, 97, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, under the loving care of Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 16, 1913 in Berne, Ind. to Joseph and Alty (Culp) Buyer. She was married Dec. 23, 1932, to George Robinson and he preceded her in death April 13, 1997. Mae and her husband, George, co-owned the Hillsdale Credit Bureau, and subsequently started Robinson Directories in their home on South Street in Hillsdale, until the business moved downtown. Mae was an educated business woman, as well as a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a member of Hillsdale First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years where she served as a deaconess and a Sunday school teacher and was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards. Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Howard) Sarles of Hillsdale; two sisters, Mildred Durst of Cincinnati, Ohio and Pansy Wildman of Troy, Ohio; five grandchildren, Craig Sarles, Curtis Sarles, Kristina Gonzalez, Kathryn Sarles and Steven Sarles; three great-grandchildren and several nieces. Besides her husband George, Mae was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Eula Robinson in 2001. A memorial service to celebrate the life of for Alta Mae Robinson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, with Dr. Samuel Wickard officiating.  Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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 Charlotte L. Baker March 7, 1925 — Aug. 7, 2010   Charlotte Lorene Baker passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at The Villages Florida Hospital with her daughter, son-in-law by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James W. Baker; daughter, Jane A. Baker and brother, William Jackson. She is survived by a daughter Judy L. King (Jerry) of  The Villages, Fla.; two grandchildren, Adam Cornish and John Cornish and two great-grandchildren, all of Iowa. She was a 50-year member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and former owner of the Baker’s State St. Grocery. Internment will be at the Florida National Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bushnell resting with eternal love next to her husband. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to American Cancer Society. |
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Christina L. Finney Jan. 1, 1908 — Aug. 11, 2010 Christian L. Finney, 102, of Williamston, S.C. and formerly of Hillsdale and Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at the Rainey Hospice Home in Anderson, S.C. She was born Jan. 1, 1908, in Hillsdale to Frank and Edna (Blue) Sowers. She was married to Shereaff Finney and he preceded her in death in 1975. Christina was a former member of El Bethel Pentecostal Church of God in Hillsdale and a longtime resident of this area before moving to South Carolina. She is survived by a niece, Rozanne (Gerald) Ferguson of Williamston, S.C and four nephews, Rodney, Ronnie, Kim and Keith Sowers.   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother. Graveside funeral services for Christina Finney will take place at 3 p.m. Monday, at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis with Pastor David Spriggs officiating. Family and friends may sign the guest book from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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George C. Carlisle Sept.19, 1936 — Aug. 10, 2010 George C. Carlisle, 73, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1936 in Hillsdale to Lewis and Mary (Fenstermaker) Carlisle. He was married Nov. 17, 1956 to Suzanne Folger and she survives. George retired from the Hillsdale Community Schools, he was the Industrial Arts Instructor and the Work Study Coordinator. George was a graduate of Hillsdale High School in 1955 and a graduate of Michigan State University in 1960. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Hillsdale Elks Lodge #1575. George started the wrestling programs for the Hillsdale and Jonesville school systems. He was avid sportsman and golfer. Surviving besides his wife Sue are three children, Sara (Jim) Desmond of Coldwater, David (Betsy) Carlisle of Austin, Texas and Chris (Suzanne) Carlisle of Canton; five grandchildren, Brittni Desmond, Shane, Ryan, Clair and Nicholas Carlisle; a brother, Glenn (Sharon) Carlisle of Jonesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dora Brown and Judy Mann; brothers, Ora, Darrel, Robert and Clyde; and a grandson, Kyle Desmond. There will be a memorial mass for George Carlisle at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev.Thomas Butler as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday  with a prayer vigil service at 7 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church or Community Health Center of Branch County Home Health and Hospice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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John Alvin Wells, life long resident of North Adams, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, from the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. He was born on Nov. 10, 1945 in Hillsdale, the son of Alvin and Laura (Sommers) Wells. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wells whom he married on Feb. 28, 1965; two children, Terry (Cindy) Wells of Noblesville, Ind. and Lori (Michael) Hull of North Adams; three grandchildren, Suzanna (13), Thomas (11) and Kathryn (11); one sister, Ellen Wells of Grand Rapids and stepmother, Stanna Wells of North Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Wells was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of the Lickley’s Corners Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir director. He was the National Service Manager for Big Dutchman USA – Pig Division and a former member of the Michigan Holstein Association and the Michigan Farm Bureau. He was also an inventor and held a Patten on an Automated Veal Feeding System. A celebration of life for Mr. John Alvin Wells will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale on beginning at 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor John Poole officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home in Hillsdale. In lieu of flowers friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Lickley’s Corners Baptist Church-Building Fund envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Homes – Hillsdale 517-437-0605 |
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John Edgar Barnes, 82, of Centreville, Miss., formerly of Litchfield, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1928 to Clare Maxwell Barnes and Marguerite Warner Barnes. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, member of the Veterans of Foreign War, American Legion and a Teamster. He was a retired truck driver, worked for Simpson Manufacturing Co. and a member of the Sand Creek Church in Litchfield. John is survived by his wife, Jeree McGraw Barnes of Centerville, Miss.; daughter, Vickie Perry of Liberty, Miss.; son, Eddie “Ed” Barnes of Jonesville; brother, Jessie Barnes of Horseshoe, Mich; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Maxwell Barnes and sister, Sylvia Barnes. Visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Newman Funeral Home in Centreville, Miss. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Macedonia United Methodist Church in Macedonia, Miss. Services will be conducted by chaplain Billy Joe Deer. Interment will take place in the McGraw Family Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church P.O. Box 911 Centreville, MS 39631. Newman Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. |
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Kathryn R. (Tanner) Russell, 98, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.  She was born Aug. 23, 1911, in Hillsdale to Fred and Amelia (Schmidt) Oppel.   Mrs. Russell graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1929 and was a secretary at Prideaux-Fry Agency and the Scholl Insurance Agency in Hillsdale from 1929–1986.  She was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hillsdale and she enjoyed leisure time reading and crocheting. Survivors include two daughters, Norma (Harold) Ludlow, Hillsdale, Elaine (John) Karr, Arizona; a stepdaughter, Edna (George) Harrold, Salem, Ind.; a son, Lynn “Butch” (Ferne) Tanner, Kalamazoo; two stepsons, Harvey (Doris) Russell, Addison and Don (Jill) Russell, Napoleon; a brother, Walter (Joyce) Oppel, Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;11 stepgrandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren and 21 stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two husbands (Leo Tanner in 1957 and Gerald Russell in 2006); a sister, a granddaughter, a stepson and a stepdaughter. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with interment following in Lakeview Cemetery, Hillsdale.  There will be no visitation.   In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility.   Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Reading.   |
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Lester E. Hennings March 13, 1932 — Aug. 9, 2010 Lester Eugene Hennings, 78, of Hillsdale, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at Laurels of Coldwater. He was born March 13, 1932, in Houston, Texas, to Karl M. and Julie (Honke) Hennings.  He married Marcia Gray Roe on Feb. 25, 2001, in Harlingen, Texas. She preceded him in death. Lester is survived by two sons, Ernest William Hennings of Oregon and Karl Hennings; two stepsons, Daniel Roe Jr. of Hudson and William Roe of Harrison, Neb.; three daughters, Donna Gonzales of Menton, Calif., Karline Hennings and Marsha Hennings; and a stepdaughter, Roxanne Roe and friend Anna Knicley of Hillsdale. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three children. At Lester’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation or service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Marie L. Bryan, 54, of Hillsdale passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Jan. 10, 1956, in Morenci to Cyriel and Josima (Steyaert) VandeSande. Marie married Michael Bryan on June 28, 1986, and he survives. Marie was a former employee at Key Opportunities and a member of the Hillsdale Assembly of God Church. She spent the majority of her life in the Hillsdale area. Surviving besides her husband Michael are one son, Robert (Christine) Bryan of Reading; one brother Jerry VandeSande and Lori Burghardt of Metamora, Ohio; five grandchildren, Alexis, Jolie, McKenna, Brennen, and Tanner and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Marie was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Marie Bryan will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday  at the Hillsdale Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dennis Haarer officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 11 a.m. Until the time of service Tuesday  at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. To view this obituary and send condolences, please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Mary A. Bennett Nov. 25, 1939 — Aug. 7, 2010 Mary A. Bennett, 70, of Pioneer, Ohio, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1939, in Jonesville to Charles “Bill” W. and Ruth A. (Rummel) Coler. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer.   |
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Maxine J. Wilson June 30, 1927 — Aug. 7, 2010 Maxine June Wilson, 83, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born June 30, 1927, in Hazel Park to Robert and Amanda (Dressler) West. She was married in Moscow on May 2, 1948, to Ralph E. Wilson and he survives. Maxine and Ralph together owned and operated Wilson Hall for several years. Maxine belonged to many clubs and groups and had many friends. She was a life member for more than 50 years of the Pythian Sisters joining on Dec. 13, 1948. She held several titles including Grand Chief from 1970-71, Past Grand Chief and was currently the Supreme Temple Representative. Maxine was a volunteer at the veterans hospital in Battle Creek for more than 50 years. She also belonged to the Hillsdale AARP and served on the Salvation Army board for more than 20 years. Surviving besides her husband Ralph, are two children, Kimberle (Eric) Kurdys of Somerset and Keith Wilson of Palmdale, Calif.; three granddaughters, Karah Kurdys, Lindsey Wilson O’Connell and Jaimee Wilson; grandson, Blake Kurdys and a brother, Robert  (Joanne) West of Suffolk, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Cheryl Wilson; sister, Geraldine Karas and a brother Ronald West. Funeral services for Maxine Wilson will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Dr. Thomas Burke officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1 p.m. until the services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Michigan Pythian Scholarship Fund. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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Ruby L. Jarvis Feb. 21, 1917 — Aug. 7, 2010 Ruby L. Jarvis of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born Feb. 21, 1917, in Houghton County, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Bennetts) Pearse. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Jarvis of Hillsdale; one granddaughter, Carrie (Brian) Briggs of Jackson and one great- granddaughter, Caitlyn Briggs. She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Sandra Jarvis and Diane Lastowski. Mrs. Jarvis was a long time resident of Hillsdale and she enjoyed working at the Senior Center in Hillsdale. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Ruby L. Jarvis will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Dennis Haarer officiating. At her request cremation will follow the service. The family will receive friends for visitation at the Hillsdale Assembly of God located at 4075 Beck Road, from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of their choice.   Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605   |
Obituary: Sondra Holibaugh-Fielitz Wednesday, August 11, 2010 11:00 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
 Sondra Holibaugh-Fielitz Aug. 12, 1974 — June 27, 2010 Sondra Kay Holibaugh-Fielitz, 35, of Camden, entered into the loving hands of God unexpectedly on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at her home. She was born Aug. 12, 1974 in Howell to Stephen and Sally (DeCaire) Holibaugh. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife and friend. On April 8, 2006, she married Terry Fielitz and he survives. In addition to her parents, she is survived by five sisters, Mary Holibaugh of Manistee, Tina (Scott) Schwander of Traverse City, Penny (Mike) Coors of Boyne City, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Doyle of Camden and Robyn (William) Ake of Camden. In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will begin at noon Thursday at the Camden Missionary Church Outreach Center in Camden, with Pastor Jimmy Mason officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for burial expenses. Arrangements by BorekBorek Jennings Braun Chapel, Brooklyn, Mich.   |
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Vera Iola Trevathan Feb. 22, 1919 — Aug. 5, 2010 Vera Iola Trevathan, 91, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. She was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Hillsdale County, the daughter of Eugene and Alta (Burlew) Marsh. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don Trevathan and one daughter, Loretta Trevathan. She is survived by five children, Deborah Durling of Hillsdale, Vera “Ellen” (Terry) Connelly of Shelby, Duane (Patty) Trevathan of Hillsdale, Dennis (Betsey) Trevathan of Kentwood and Martha “Anne” Kennedy of Hillsdale; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Trevathan was the founder and operator of the Trevathan Sweep and Sew Shop and she was a member of the International Sewing Machine Dealers Association and a member of the VDTA. She was a life-long resident of the Hillsdale County area and attended churches within the Baptist denomination and she also attended Jackson Community College. She was a wonderful poet, artist and painter who enjoyed growing beautiful flowers, particularly roses in her rose garden and she also enjoyed playing the violin and piano. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Vera Iola Trevathan will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale on Wednesday, Aug.11 beginning at 11 a.m. with Dr. August Peters and Dr. Samuel Wickard officiating. Interment will take place in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Jefferson Township. The family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home in Hillsdale. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home – Hillsdale 517-437-0605 |
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Virginia R. Lowe, 99, of North Adams, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at her home.  She was born June 11, 1911 in Jackson  to Harry and Jenny (Baldwin) Roberts.  She was married Dec. 14, 1927 to Elvin W. Hepker.  She was married Aug. 28, 1969 to William F. Lowe. Virginia retired from Dick’s Dandy Diner in Hillsdale after 16 years of employment.  She was a member of the Women’s Extension for 79 years, member of the Wheatland Congregational Church and the Hillsdale County Farm Bureau. She loved gardening, especially flowers.  Her life has been an example of hard work, faith and unconditional love for her family. Surviving are six daughters, Virginia Cunningham and Betty La Follette, both of Pittsford, Barbara (Keith) Davis of Brentwood, Tenn., Ireta (Richard) Olsen of Grand Rapids, Pauline (John) Donaldson of Rustburg, Va. and Janice Stuck of Auburn Hills; two sons, Elvin (Phyllis) Hepker of Manistique and  Dale (Jean) Lowe of Charlotte; two daughters-in-law, Luella Hepker of Pittsford and Cathy Frantz; 35 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren and 25 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Elvin and William and two sons, Leo and Gene. Funeral services for Virginia Lowe will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Clyde Wonders officiating.  Interment will follow at Churches Corners Cemetery in Wheatland Township.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wheatland Congregational Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Ray, Ople Irene, age 75, of Carleton died August 11, 2010. |
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Other deaths Joyce Thrower, 80, of Richmond Township, formerly of Flint, Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, Armada |
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CODDINGTON, PATRICIA JEAN; age 63; of Sylvan Lake; May 19, 2010. |
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KROESING, PATRICIA ROBIN; born January 25, 1958. |
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PARKS PATRICK J. ; August 12, 2010; age 43. President and owner of Parks Title Company. Beloved husband of Katie; dear father of Madelyn and Clare; son of Edward and Gerri and the late Janet; brother of Brian, Kathy Hoffman (Steve), Michael (Megan), Joan Bakken (Eric) and John Hull (Karin); uncle of Kate, Bridget and Tim Hoffman, Jack, Connor and Bryn Parks, Christopher, Alex and Peter Hull and Joey Bakken; son-in-law of Frank and the late Mary Anne Barthel; brother-in-law of Brian Barthel; godfather of Connor Parks, Charlotte Vachon and Pat Smith. Also survived by numerous friends from Brother Rice High School and Marquette University. |
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Peter Joseph Mazzara Mr. Peter J. Mazzara, age 83, of Clinton Township, passed on to the Lord on Saturday August 14, 2010, at his home. He was born on May 18, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Salvatore and Nancy (Umdieme) Mazzara. He was a mechanic and the proprietor of Pete's Standard Service at Haverhill and Mack Avenue. Mr. Mazzara is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rosemary (Schmitt), and six children, Sherry (Jim) Streit, Sandra Hennel, Peter J. (Patti) Mazzara II, Susan (Bud) Wolka, Paul (Kris) Mazzara, Ruth (Shane) Isenhoff; thirteen grandchildren; his sister, Nettie (John) Hepper, brothers-in-law, Marshall Schmitt and Arthur Lundquist. Peter was predeceased by his daughter, Laura Ruth Mazzara, and his brothers, Leo Caputo, Jacob Caputo, Dominic Mazzara and Joseph Mazzara. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, on Harper Avenue south of Crocker Boulevard, Clinton Township. Burial will follow at Clinton Grove Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation at the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens on Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Share memories at willandschwarzkoff.com. |
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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Phyllis C. Lonchar, 85, of Green Bay, formerly of Bergland, Mich., passed away on Aug. 9, 2010, at Marla Vista Manor in Green Bay. |
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FRANKLIN, RANDY JEAN "FRANKIE"; age 53; passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at her residence. |
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STRAITH RICHARD E., M.D.; peacefully August 12, 2010; surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregiver; age 88; of Bloomfield Hills. |
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MILNE, RICHARD M., lost his battle with melanoma in his home on August 3, 2010; at age 62. |
84, of Rives Junction, retired train engineer, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rives Baptist Church. Arrangements by J.C. Adams Funeral Home, Leslie. |
Funeral services for Reshard R. Bentz, 72, of Ludington, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Bethany Lutheran Church. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Alexander-Rye Funeral ... |
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Reymundo “Ray” Cardenas, 79, formerly of Coldwater, died on Aug. 7, 2010, in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., following a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Ray was surrounded by his loving family at his death. Ray was born in Fostoria, Ohio, on Sept. 9, 1930, to Jose and Santos Cardenas who had fled Mexico due to the revolution. He married Gonsala Galnares in Adrian, Mich., on Jan. 3, 1953. Ray was a former migrant worker and a United States Army veteran who fought in the Korean War. Ray graduated from Adrian College in 1956 and took a job as a teacher at Coldwater High School where he taught Spanish and History. Ray received his Masters degree from Western Michigan University. Ray left the teaching profession to become a very successful life insurance salesman for 50 years in the Coldwater area. Ray earned the coveted Chartered Life designation (CLU) in 1985 and became a Lifetime qualifying member of the Insurance industry’s Million Dollar Round Table. Ray was a dedicated family man and loved his church, his friends, his country and especially his family. Ray was a past member of the Coldwater Noon Rotary Club and present member of the Lake Havasu City Rotary Club. He also served as chairman of the Branch County Cancer Society for two years. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Gonsala; his daughters, Virginia (John) Watkins of Coldwater and Valentina (Mike) Baker of Castle Rock, Colo.; grandchildren, Anna Watkins of Coldwater, Alexander Watkins of Dearborn, and Teresa and Jessica Baker of Castle Rock. He is also survived by his sister, Rita {Julian) Perez of Adrian; brother, Steve Cardenas of Las Lunas, N.M.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Christina; two brothers and two sisters. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Doctor officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at Dutcher Funeral Home, 440 W. Chicago St., Coldwater. Memorials may be directed to St. Charles Borromeo Church of CHC Home Health & Hospice Services. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory, Lake Havasu, Ariz. |
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Richard Jay Frecker, age 80 of Scotts, died peacefully in the presence of his family on Friday Aug. 13, 2010, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo following a long illness.   He was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Feb. 19, 1930, the son of Joseph and Marie (Weller) Frecker.   Richard was married to Virginia Lee Buchanan on Jan. 17, 1953, in New Haven, Ind.  Together they raised nine children and operated a dairy farm east of Leonidas until their retirement in 1979.  He was a member of the Farm Bureau and a leader for the Leonidas Do-Best 4-H Club.  Richard was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon, and frequently attended mass at St. Martin’s in Vicksburg and St. Catherine’s in Portage. He and his wife traveled with the Harvest Store Travel Group and enjoyed Wednesday trips to Shipshewana. They especially enjoyed their retirement by spending time with children, grandchildren, and great neighbors.   Richard is survived by nine children and their spouses, Linda and Adolph Carrillo, Rose and DeWayne Holtz, Sue and Paul Olguin, Diane and Kim Barnes, Connie and Shane Clipfell, Mary Jane and Dave Duke, Janet and Mike Gibson, Pam and Mike Kline, Rick and Eva Frecker;  21 grandchildren, Phillip, Emily, Matt, Mark, Travis, Ginger, Taylor, John, Lauren, Kelly, Kyle, Ashley, Shelby, Kirk, TJ, Elizabeth (Jake), Mitch, Nicole, Sunhee, Jinhee, and Lee; one great-grandchild, Ty;  six brothers, Delbert, Eugene, Harold, Larry, Stanley, and Carl Frecker; a sister, Rose Marie Duffek; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; his parents; a sister, Phyllis Ann Kuhn; and a brother, Donald Frecker. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday.  The funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon with Rev. Jim Vinh Le officiating.  Burial will be in St. Edward Cemetery.   Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Southwest Michigan, Climax Fire & Rescue Squad, St. Edward Catholic Church, your local 4–H Club, or to a memorial bench fund at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. An online register is available and condolences may be left for the family at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
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Richard Joseph Mullane, age 74, of Onsted passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born May 20, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., to Richard and Virginia (Eckert) Mullane. On July 14, 1956, he married Dorothy Cohen in Brooklyn, N.Y., and she survives. Richard made the U.S. Marine Corps his career, where he was a communications chief. He served from April 4, 1954-Jan. 26, 1976. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Sean Michael (Stephaine) of North Carolina, Kevin John (Jacque) Mullane of Adrian, Brian Patrick (Heidi) Mullane of North Carolina and Shannon Christopher (Marianne) Mullane of Onsted; one brother, David Mullane; six sisters, Vera Steinkoetter, Deanna Cecil, Virginia Sansigraw, Mary Summers, Esther Little and Lillian Wright; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Richard, Jr. in infancy; one brother and five sisters. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral services for Richard will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Dave Hudgins officiating. Cremation will follow the service. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Richard (Dick) Harrison Reel, Sr. of Honolulu, formerly of Boca Raton, FL and Hinsdale, IL, died May 14, 2010.  He was 88.  He had a great life and will be fondly remembered by many, but most of all, by his loving wife, Peggy and their three children and families. He was born May 21, 1921 at Chicago Presbyterian Hospital to Theresa and Herbert Reel.  He spent much of his elementary school years in Hinsdale and his childhood summers along Lake Michigan in Shorewood.  His parents rented for a few years before buying a cottage in 1929 from the original owners, Irma and Ernest Fowler. His father retired early at age 40 because of a heart condition, which left Dick mainly responsible for the family at the age of 14.  His family soon moved to southern California hoping the weather would help his father’s condition.   After high school in Pasadena, he attended Pasadena City College for his 12th and freshman year.  He transferred to Stanford University in 1940, majoring in mechanical engineering.  He was a member and president of Beta Theta Pi and graduated as a Phi Beta Kappa.  Eager to serve his country, he graduated early in December 1942, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He attended Navy Reserve Officers Engineering training at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.  He graduated first in his engineering class and stayed on to teach until he was commissioned as a naval officer in August of 1943.  He served as an officer aboard the destroyer USS Thatcher in the Pacific during World War II. Before he shipped off to war, he and Margaret Durrell married in the All Saints Episcopal Church in Saugatuck on September 3, 1943, in a double-wedding ceremony with his sister, Nancy and her fiancé, Charles Dixon Hamilton, who was also in the Navy. After the war, he began his professional career in Chicago, where he worked for 25 years with the Anning-Johnson Company and later as president.  After his retirement at 50, the family moved to Boca Raton for the warmer weather and to be closer to their dream home they built on Winding Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas. He spent all the summers of his life in Shorewood, and held positions as president, secretary, and board director of the Association for 34 years from 1964-1998.  In 1963, Dick and Peg bought their own cottage in order to spend as much time as possible at the lake each summer. His love of travel lasted a lifetime. While in their 70’s, he and Peg traveled to Egypt, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, and the Galapagos Islands. He was incredibly bright and seemed to know something about everything, but remained a very humble man. He kept amazing records of all things in his life from the temperature of the lake each day to what he spent at the hardware store.  He was thrifty beyond measure. He cared for others, had a tremendous sense of responsibility and was honest to a fault. Best of all was his quick wit and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Anita Albrecht. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; son Rich (wife, Leanne, Seattle); daughters, Joan (husband, Joe, Honolulu) and Susan (husband, Dick, Missoula);  four grandchildren; and his sister, Nancy Hamilton, of Florida and Shorewood. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be Friday, August 20, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lakeshore Chapel, followed by a gathering at 5:00 p.m. at their cottage, 580 Shorewood Drive. Memorial gifts may be given to the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area.  Please contact Diane Sampson at 616-451-9476 or their website www.naturenearby.org. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Saugatuck Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com.   |
Robert E. Parkin Jr., 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. |
Robert F. Keusch Beal City August 13, 1923-August 15, 2010 Robert Keusch, 87, of Beal City, passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Woodland Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, at St. Joseph The Worker Church in Beal City with Father Patrick Jankowiak presiding. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Lansing on Wednesday at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with the Vigil beginning at 7:30 p.m. Visitation continues at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Hospice or St. Joseph The Worker School. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or church. Robert was born August 13, 1923, in Westphalia, the son of the late John and Mary (Miller) Keusch. His Catholic faith, an integral part of Bob's life, developed from his family, education, and church. Bob graduated from Resurrection Catholic School in Lansing in 1943. Having lived in Michigan most of his life, Bob worshipped at Resurrection and Holy Cross Parish in Lansing as well as St. Jude in DeWitt and Holy Family in Ovid. When living in Las Vegas, Bob attended St. Bridgette. He was a long time member of St. Vincent DePaul. Bob also wintered in Florida. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Beal City at the time of his death. Bob, along with his brothers, Julius, Clement, and William (all deceased) and his surviving sister, Virginia Sandborn of DeWitt, owned and operated Keusch Brothers. They began their company doing excavating and drains. The company expanded into the lawn sod business and then progressed into the developers of Keusch Country Acres in Williamston and Walnut Estates Subdivision in DeWitt. Bob was fortunate to have found love twice in his life. Bob was married to the late Betty Hogan in 1967. Her children, Chris Hogan (deceased), Cathy Murgan of Traverse City, Kevin Hogan of DeWitt, and Carol Hogan (daughter Cassie) of Lansing, and grandchildren were dear to Bob. He and Betty were married for over 24 years. In 1992, Bob married Gertie Schafer Stewart who survives him. Bob treasured all of his family, Diann Latham of Lake, Patricia Stewart of Mt. Pleasant, Elaine Stiles, Weldon Stewart, Margaret and Russell Gross, Rose Stewart, and Dave Stewart, all of Weidman, Carl and Ann Stewart and Lisa Towers of Mt. Pleasant and Betty and Todd Lee of Texas; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; step-son, Chris Hogan; three brothers, Clement, William and Julius; and grandchildren, Brian Rau and Brent Olson. Bob was devoted to God and lived his life as an example of God's love for all. His family will miss his smile and his love. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He helped those in need, especially by finding them work so that they could support themselves. May he rest in God's love for eternity. To send a condolence to the family please visit |
Robert M. Curtis Nov. 21, 1916-Aug. 10, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:30 AM |
CURTIS — A long time Monroe Public Schools educator, Robert M. Curtis, 93, of Jenison, Michigan, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, died August 10, 2010. |
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Dec. 31, 1919 - Aug. 1, 2010 Robert M. Denney, 90, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at his home. |
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Roberta L. Rendfeld, age 80, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 8, 2010, at her home. She was born June 1, 1930, in Harrisburg, Ill., a daughter of the late Clarence and Dorrice (Dowell) Mills. Mrs. Rendfeld had resided in Sturgis since 1957 coming from Chicago, Illinois. On July 8, 1950 she married Robert Rendfeld in Jonesboro, Ark. She had been employed by the First National Bank in Sturgis, the Sturgis Hospital where she held the position of office manager and Carl Rehm’s also in Sturgis. Mrs. Rendfeld was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis where she served on the Altar Guild. She also was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and the Sturgis Hospital Guild. She enjoyed playing golf and crossword puzzles. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon (David) Smith of Grand Haven; two sons, David (Paula) Rendfeld of Goodyear, Ariz., and Mark (Pam) Rendfeld of Cordova, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Jamie Rendfeld, Lee Kinnaman and Julie Rendfeld; four great grandchildren, Jack Rendfeld, Paul Kinnaman, Brad Rendfeld and Rachel Cole; one brother, Richard (Sharon) Mills of Champagne, Ill.; two nephews and three nieces. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-3284. Funeral services celebrating the life of Roberta Rendfeld will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis. The Revs. Michael Klafehn and Calvin Kolzow will officiate. A graveside committal of the ashes will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Rendfeld’s memory consider Pet Haven, P.O. Box 853, Sturgis, MI 49091 or the charity of one’s choice. The obituary is also at www. hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Rodney R. Bergman, age 78, of Tipton died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Provincial House.   Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
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Ronald "Ronn" Serba, 77, of Harbor Springs passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. Ronn was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Detroit to Bernard and Irene (Rzeppa) Serba. He grew up in Detroit and graduated from Denby High School. He served 18 months in the Army in Korea. On April 7, 1956, he married Billie Lee Aldrich.The couple opened a flower shop in 1957 on the Detroit east side and in 1960 they moved the shop to Grosse Pointe where they also operated an interior design service until they moved to Harbor Springs in 1983. |
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Rosalie F. Nerdrum Lansing Age 91 passed away, Sunday, August 15, 2010 in Lansing, MI. She was born January 1, 1919 in Eveleth, MN to Nickolas and Manda Bailen. Rosalie was a decorated Captain in the United States Army during, , serving as a Registered Nurse in the European, African, Middle Eastern Campaignes. She was also a member of St. Mary Cathedral, co-owner and operator of Precision Optical with her husband Alfred, and took great pride in training and showing her Arabian horses. Rosalie is survived by a step-son, Bradley Carroll of Orlando, FL; a grandson, Anthony Gmazel of Orlando, FL; special friends and caregivers, Karla & Tim Reilly; and Sandy & Gary Broyles; and also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 57 years Alfred Nerdrum; and 6 siblings. The funeral Mass for Rosalie Nerdrum will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the St. Mary Cathedral with Fr. Jeffrey Njus as Celebrant, entombment will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. There will be a visitation Tuesday, one hour prior to service time at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mother Teresa House or to St. Mary Cathedral. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel |
91, of Lansing, former Precision Optical co-owner, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Cathedral, Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes, Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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84, of Lansing, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Therese Catholic Church. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. |
SPC Bradley D. Rappuhn Grand Ledge On August 8, 2010, Spc. Bradley D. Rappuhn passed away in Afghanistan, proudly serving in the U.S. Army with the Bravo Company 3rd/75th Ranger Regiment. He was born April 24, 1986 in Lansing, MI, son to Cary L. Rappuhn and Roxanne K. Rappuhn. Brad was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, Class of 2004 and a former member of the Grand Ledge Bowling Team. He was a master at disc golf, enjoyed BMX riding, fishing, playing the drums, riding his Harley, spending time with his many friends, and loved his dog Bill. Survivors include his mother, Roxanne Rappuhn of Grand Ledge, father and stepmother, Cary (Debra) Rappuhn of Potterville, brother Brent Rappuhn of Grand Ledge; step brother and sister, Tyler Conklin of Lansing and Ashley Conklin of Grand Blanc; grandparents, Robert Parsons of Grand Ledge and Harold and Mary Rapphun of St. Johns, and many special aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Norma Parsons, Aunt Theresa Parsons, Uncle Manley Parsons, Uncle Brent Rappuhn and Uncle Eric Rappuhn. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Ledge High School, 820 Spring St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Military Graveside services will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Visitation will be 2 - 8:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Grand Ledge High School on Wednesday, where the family will be available from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 or Lead The Way Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 281, Manhasset, New York 11030 (which directly supports injured or fallen U.S. Army Rangers & families) will be greatly appreciated. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Online condolences may be made at |
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Sandra Flores, age 10, of Zeeland, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010. Sandra will be missed by her father, stepmother, mom, stepsisters and brothers, family and friends.  She loved listening to music, drawing pictures and playing with her friends. She is survived by her mother and father, Eva Guzman of Holland, Salvador and Cilvana Flores of Zeeland; stepbrothers and sisters, Ricardo Flores of Holland, Ana Flores of Holland,   Carolina and Devon of Holland, Enrique Estrada III of Holland; paternal grandparents, Marcos Flores and Guadalupe Diaz of Mexico; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 West 13th Street in Holland. Father Edwin Carreño will be officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.  An online registry book is available at www.lakeshore memorial.com.   |
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Sherry A. Patterson, 46, of Round Lake Road, Burr Oak, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Oct. 31, 1963, in South Bend, Ind., a daughter of William C. and Ann Patterson. Sherry was a Burr Oak resident the past four years, coming from Sturgis and Three Rivers. She enjoyed being a homemaker, painting and collecting Indian artifacts. She is survived by her fiance, Larry Reed of Burr Oak; her father, William C. Patterson of White Pigeon; two sons, Geoffrey M. Hunt of Three Rivers and Robert L. Patterson of Constantine; two grandchildren; a brother, William D. Patterson of Alabama; four sisters, Terri Patterson, Debbie Johnson and Deanna Carlos, all of Sturgis, and Lori Patterson of White Pigeon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. Friends may call  from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Eickhoff-Farrand-Halverson Chapel ,where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers. |
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Shirley Kay Harris, age 65, of Boyne City, died Aug. 3, 2010, at her home. |
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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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The Rev. Dana Paul Hartong, age 81, of Sturgis, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at his home. He was born March 25, 1929, in Uniontown, Pa., a son of the late Levi and Edna (Uhrig) Hartong. On Aug. 29, 1948, he married Valette Eppley in Wabash, Ind., where they resided until moving to Roann, Ind., in 1955, and then to Sturgis in 1969. After a farm accident in 1954 in Lagro, Ind., Dana returned to and graduated from Manchester College with a teaching degree. He taught in Gilead, Talma, Akron and Wabash, Ind., and in Centreville. He was called into the ministry in 1959 and pastored for the next 44 years, serving Center Chapel First Brethren Church and Wabash First Brethren Church in Indiana; and Florence Church of the Brethren and New Hope Community Church in Michigan. This ministry extended to the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in 1972, when he founded the Fair Youth Rally on Sunday evenings, posting such speakers as Nicky Cruz, Rosie Greer, Rex Humbard, Tom Lester (Eb from Green Acres) and Tom Netherton. In 1982, Dana and Val founded the ministry New Hope for Broken Marriages and co-authored a book by the same title, which continues to touch lives throughout the world. In the ’70s and ’80s, Dana sold farm equipment and buildings. As a lifetime farmer, he had a special joy in working with horses. Surviving are his wife, Valette; children Sue (Herman) Behrends of Sturgis,  Beth (David) Behrends of Three Rivers, Brad (Christine) Hartong of Centreville and Jayne (Jim) Hover of San Antonio; 18 grandchildren, Chad (Rebecca) Behrends, Allissa (Tim) Bowers, Jonathan (Joy) Behrends, Leigh Anne Behrends, Jana (Sean) Guise, Jared (Katie) Behrends, Megan (Joshua) Gremaux, Marianne Behrends, Joshua (Crystal) Behrends, Jesse Behrends, Joseph Behrends, Jason (Heather) Hartong, Adam (Veronica) Hartong, Cheryl (Eric) Byler, Joy Hartong, Joel (Jessica) Hartong, Aaron (Marie) Hartong, and Rebecca (Joel) Rouch; 27 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nedra Workinger, Mary (Earl) Mansfield and Ruth Ann Hartong. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Elisabeth Jo “Libby” Behrends; an infant sister, Nadine Hartong; and two brothers-in-law, Jim Workinger and Russell Eppley. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Community Church, 64451 Shimmel Road, Sturgis.  Funeral services celebrating the life of the Rev. Dana Paul Hartong will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at New Hope Community Church, with Pastors Steve Wilcox and Kevin Mitchell  officiating. Interment and graveside services will follow in Nottawa Cemetery.  The family suggests memorial donations be directed to the New Hope Community Church. Envelopes are available at the church or at Hackman Family Funeral Homes Rosenberg Chapel, which is in charge of the arrangements. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Thomas R. Rauguth, 63, of Shipshewana,Ind., died at 3:36 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born July 19, 1947,  in Sturgis, to Fred and Evelyn (Sweitzer) Rauguth. He served five years in the Army. He worked many years in Saudi Arabia. Survivors include  his wife, Monvadee;  two daughters, Aimee Halvorson of Akron, Ohio, and Lisa Rauguth of Shipshewana; a son, Mike Jitjaeng of Sturgis; six grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main St., Middlebury, Ind. Burial will follow at White Pigeon Township Cemetery in White Pigeon.   |
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Thomas W. Young, age 92, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 8, 2010, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born Oct. 16, 1917, in East Rochester, N.Y., a son of the late Elijah and Mary (Kettler) Young. Tom had resided in Sturgis since 2006, coming from Akron, where he had lived for more than 40 years. He married his wife Jessica during the war in 1942 and they enjoyed a full life together for 64 years until her death on Jan. 1, 2007. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II with Company C Second Engineer School Regiment, earning the rank of captain in the U.S. Corp of Engineers. After the war, he graduated from the University of Rochester with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Following more than 30 years of dedicated employment with the B.F. Goodrich Tire Company, he retired in 1980. At the time of his retirement, he held the position of director of technical services. Tom and Jessica were active members of Saint Sebastian Catholic Church in Akron, and upon moving to Sturgis they became members of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Stan Hywet Hall and the Men’s Garden Club. Tom was an avid reader and enjoyed walking on a regular basis. After retirement, he and Jessie traveled throughout the United States and abroad and also played golf often. He is survived by two sons, Thomas W. and Valerie (Peppercorn) Young of Norwood, N.C., and David and Donna (Maddox) Young of Sturgis; four grandsons, Tommy Young III of Brooklyn, N.Y., Luke Young of Raleigh, N.C., and Conner Young and Alex Young, both of Sturgis. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman  in Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Young’s memory consider the Holy Angels Catholic Church, 402 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or the Sturgis District Library, 255 North St., Sturgis, MI 49091. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
54, of Lansing, Peckham Industries employee, died Wednesday. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. |
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Tunis “Tony” Rozeboom, 80, of Zeeland, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Arrangements will be announced by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. www.yntemafh.com |
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Vincent Eugene Lash, age 84, of Bronson, passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at Sturgis Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1925 in Leonidas to Willie and Marie Lash. On Nov. 13, 1943, he married Marilyn June Waldron. He worked for Clark Equipment Company for 30 years in addition to taking care of a small farm. After retirement, he and Marilyn were able to spend many winters in Florida, making friends and fishing. Surviving are his wife Marilyn; children Gary (Carolyn) Lash, Sharon (Ron) Summers, Dennis (Doris) Lash and Bruce (Kathleen) Lash; a sister Mildred Niehaus, brothers Larry and Jerry Lash; nine grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Spencer’s with Hospice Minister Brian Lutz officiating. Interment will be at Leonidas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice, Heartland Enriching Life, 8075 Creekside Drive Suite 720, Portage, MI, 49024. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens, www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
Thursday, August 5, 2010 3:17 PM |
Viola Pair Sjolund, 98, of Charlevoix, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at the Charlevoix Area Hospital. |
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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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William Owen Myers William Owen "Bill" Myers, Capt., USN Retired, age 87, of 206 Robin Lane, died Sunday, August 15, 2010, in the Skilled Nursing Facility of Chowan Hospital. Mr. Myers was born in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late William M. and Vada Faulkenburg Myers. Retired from the U.S. Navy after 28� years of service, he was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. Later he owned and operated Colonial Building Systems in Edenton. A member of Edenton United Methodist Church, he also enjoyed membership in the Edenton Lions Club, Unanimity Masonic Lodge 7, the Association of Naval Aviation, and Post 40 of the American Legion. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Weyrich Myers. Surviving are three daughters, Peggy Prather (Hugh) of Charlotte, Kathy Myers (Dr. John Francis) of Merry Hill, and Susan Banville (Thomas) of Oak Hill, VA; a son, Jerry M. Myers (Cynthia) of Shelby, MI; 11 grandchildren, Lauren, Kevin, and Collin Rufty, Chris and David Francis, Brendan, Nicole, and Connor Banville, Derek and Steven Casuccio, and Robert Myers; and one great-grandson, Robert Daniel Myers. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Edenton United Methodist Church by the Revs. Charles Moseley and Julia Webb-Bowden. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Friends may join the family Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Edenton Lions Club, P.O. Box 702, Edenton, NC 27932. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the medical staffs of both Pitt Memorial and Chowan Hospitals, and Edenton's Skilled Nursing Facility for the wonderful care given to their loved one. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. |
William T. Hutra April 13, 1930-Aug. 12, 2010 Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:00 AM |
William T. Hutra, age 80 of Monroe, died 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. He had been seriously ill for 2 ½ weeks. |
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William T. Hutra, 80, of Monroe died at 9 p.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
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William Walter Welsch, 83, died Friday, August 6, 2010, at Holland  Hospital after a prolonged illness. Bill was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 12, 1926 to Mabel and Walter Welsch. He was educated in Joliet and graduated from the University of Illinois with degrees in Chemistry and Ceramics. During his years in college he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After college he worked as a research scientist for Owens Corning Fiberglass for several years before taking over his family’s building supply business in Joliet. Bill later received his MBA from the Executive Program of the graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago. Bill was an independent business owner most of his life. In 1973 he and his son, Douglas, decided to start  vineyards and winery. After much searching, he purchased land and established Fenn Valley Vineyards in Fennville which he considered the best and most satisfying accomplishment of his business career. Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Welsch, with whom he attended high school and college. They have four children, a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Lynn Welsch of Fennville; a daughter, Kedra Hull of Manhattan, IL; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Stephen Webster of West Olive,  and a daughter, Diana Welsch of Holland. Bill is survived by four grandchildren, Justin and wife Sarah, Gwendolyn and husband Brian, Erin and Andrew. He also has a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Gerald Walters of Jensen Beach, FL. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Community Church of Douglas with Dr. Daniel Miller officiating. The family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Holland or Community Church of Douglas. An online registry book is available at www.chappellfuneral home.com.   |
Monday, August 16, 2010 6:57 AM |
April 18, 1929-Aug. 14, 2010 Wilmer Duane Mogg, 81, of Shepherd, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the Prestige Center in Mt. Pleasant. |
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