| Beloved husband of the late Eve Rebecca Adelman. Devoted father of Joel (Judith) Adelman and Myra (Michael) Ryan. Grandfather of Laurel Adelman, Jeffrey (Juli) Adelman, Michael (Patricia) Adelman, Elizabeth Adelman, Cynthia (Michael Bielefeld) Okin, Jessica (Lewis) Lamb, Kimberly (Steve) Harris, and Leslie (Ben Colmery) Ryan. Great-grandfather of Erin Milliron, Ethan, Taylor, and Aiden Bielefeld, Samuel and Benjamin Adelman, Ryan, Shane, and Carson Harris, Avery and Gabriella Adelman, and the late Lewis… Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Family requests donations to "Make A Wish Foundation." Lynch, Ann M. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Lynch passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Brian's House, age 56 years. She was born January 4, 1952 in Bay City. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Services are being planned for Saturday. A complete obituary will appear in Friday's edition of the paper. gephartfuneralhome.com Gephart Funeral Home Anthony “Tony” Klaasen, 96, of Holland, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. www.notierverleelangeland.com Arthur A. Collingsworth July 6, 1917-Aug. 16, 2008 Arthur A. Collingsworth, 91, of Monroe, died at 8:48 a.m. Saturday at Fountain View of Monroe. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will lie instate Tuesday at 10 a.m. August 13, 2008. Professor Buck taught biology at Macomb County Community College Campus 41 years. Beloved wife of Dennis Morrow. Dearest mother by marriage of Liza Pasini (Ken), Shawn Morrow (Rhonda), Renee Williams (Calvin) and Cristina Morrow. Loving grandmother of Taryn Morrow, Adam Gordon, Korynda Pasini and Cameron Pasini. Her love of animals led her to active involvement in Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. (GPAAS). SHe leaves behind her beloved pets, Rhett, Josie, Stone, Spike and Jazzy.… Benjamin Phillip Brooks, infant son of Stephen Vincent and Beth Carolyn (Lawrence) Brooks, of 208 Cypress Court, Gibsonville, N.C., was born into Heaven at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C., on Aug. 10, 2008. Surviving besides his parents are his sister, Isabelle Grace Brooks; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Rebecca Lawrence of Onsted, Mich.; paternal grandparents, Vincent Brooks and Brenda Brooks of Toledo, Ohio; Uncle Jason and Aunt Jody Lawrence of Adrian, Mich.; and Uncles Sean and… Bernard D. “Ike” Isaacson, Sr., 74, of Adrian passed away, Aug. 12, 2008. He was born May 24, 1934, in Adrian, the son of Thomas and Eleanor (Steih) Isaacson. On April 6, 1957, he married Patricia Nagel in Adrian. She survives. Bernard was retired from the Ford Motor Co., Rawsonville Plant. In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his children, Sheri (Stuart) Harman, Bernard (Kathy) Isaacson, Jr., Thomas (Dawn) Isaacson, Charleen (Mark) Machan-Garland, Wayne (Georgine) Isaacson, George… Brenda Joyce Taynor Dec. 13, 1956-July 17, 2008 Brenda Joyce Taynor, age 51, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2008, at the Concord Care Center in Toledo, where her favorite nurse, Amy Hudson, spoiled her, gave her special care and loved her deeply. Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Funeral Thursday, in state 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Creation, 36285 Main St. at Maria, New Baltimore until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at Charles Max Fields, 82, of Lexington, S.C., passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008. Born in Alexandria, Indiana, he was the son of the late Evert and Ruth Swiller Fields. Max was a long time resident of Holland and Zeeland. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Sally Blake and Jim Riley of Lexington, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Roseanne Fields of Garland, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Fields; and two sons, Jeffery and… Charles G. McIsaac Aug. 11, 2008 Charles G. McIsaac, Age 70, Born in Monroe, MI, a native of South Rockwood, MI, a former resident of Rose City and a current resident of Foley, AL, died Monday, August 11, 2008, at a local hospital. Mr. Charles F. Vander Laan, age 87, of Nunica passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, at his home. Christopher J. Cicero Aug. 15, 2008 Christopher J. Cicero, 34, of Monroe died Friday in his home. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. Clarence A. Naylor, 90, of Columbus, Ohio, and formerly of LaGrange, Ind, died Aug. 7, 2008 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 13, at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange until the funeral service at 3 p.m. with Rev. Carldean Merrifield officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange . Memorials may be given to LaGrange American Legion Post # 215. at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, S. of 6 Mile, Tuesday 1:30-9 p.m. Parastas Service Tuesday 7 p.m., in state Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 6 Mile, Livonia. Please share a memory at Daniel (Dan) Pridemore Dec. 3, 1932-Aug. 15, 2008 Daniel (Dan) Pridemore, age 75, of Newport, MI, passed away in his home August 15, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He had been in declining health. David H. Burnside, age 51, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at a local hospital. Delores (Rendel) Fritz, age 69, of Lake Wales, Fla., died on Aug. 10, 2008, due to respiratory failure. She was predeceased by her father, Curtis Rendel, and mother, Velma (Grubbs) Rendel; sisters, Gladys (Rendel) Cole and Norma (Rendel) Sellers; brothers, Ronald Rendel and Carl Lester Rendel. Survivors include her husband, James Fritz of Lake Wales, Fla.; son, Steve Fritz of Onsted; daughters, Barbara Iott and Lori Hoffman, both of Deerfield; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister, Marian… Donald E. Flaherty April 7, 1944-Aug. 13, 2008 Donald E. Flaherty, 64, of Monroe died at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Dorothy Bell Thurston, age 73, of Colon, Mich., passed away Monday Aug. 11, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family, after several months of failing health. Dorothy was born June 20, 1935, in Nottawa Township, a daughter of the late Ray E. and Opal Bell (Frost) Littlejohn. She grew up in the Sherwood area, graduated from Union City High School, and had lived most of her adult life in Colon. On July 18, 1953, she married Dareld Thurston in Sherwood. Early in life Dorothy worked for the… Dorothy J. VanderStelt, 94, of Grand Haven died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at the Faith Hospice Trillium Woods Residence in Byron Center. Dorothy Vensel Jan. 6, 1922-Aug. 14, 2008 Dorothy Vensel, age 86, of Monroe passed away Thursday morning at The Lutheran Home, she had been in declining health. Age 84, of Holland, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. She was born in Deerfield, IN in 1924 to Carl and Marea Pettyjohn and was a former member of the Deerfield United Methodist Church. Marjorie was the court reporter for the Randolph County Circuit Court in Winchester, IN and a legal secretary for Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone. She was also a member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. She is survived by her husband Fred, whom she married on November 11, 1961; a son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Yvonne… Elizabeth Marie Gibson August 9, 2008 Elizabeth Marie Gibson was received into the arms of Her Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Everett L. Miller, 80, of Athens, formerly of Sherwood, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. He was born March 23, 1928 in Athens Township, the son of Howard J. and Jennie Miller. Everett was a 1946 graduate of Tekonsha High School, retired from Post Cereals in 1986 after 36 years of service and was a member of the Post 25 year club. On June 20, 1948, he was married to Marella “Millie” Peck in Battle Creek and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2001. He was also preceded in death by his parents and… Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Memorials to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Share your memories with the Ford Family at Monday 4:00-9:00 p.m. and Tuesday 1:00-9:00 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Mack at Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the College Education Fund for Mr. Furtaw's children and may be sent to the family in c/o of Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, P.O. Box 36248 Grosse Pointe, MI. 48236. Share a memory at www.verheyden.org Frances "Jean" Sheridan, age 82, of Spring Lake and formerly of Nunica passed away Friday, July 11, 2008, at a local care facility. Frances Louise Buckhold, age 92, of Three Rivers, Mich., passed away early on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the Sunshine Adult Foster Care Home. She was born May 8, 1916, in St. Joseph County, a daughter of William A. and Edith (Keller) Tessin. Mrs. Buckhold was a lifelong resident, graduating from Three Rivers High School in the class of 1934 where she played soccer and baseball and ran track. On July 18, 1937, she married the late Howard C. Buckhold who preceded her in death in December 1972. Frances was… Cunningham Funeral Home Auburn Ruffertshofer, Frances R. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Ruffertshofer died Thursday evening August 14, 2008 at Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage in Essexville, age 89 yrs. Frances's family will receive friends at the Auburn Chapel of the Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral is being planned for 11:00 a.m. Monday at Auburn United Methodist Church. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's paper. SCHUST, Gary Michael - Age 64, of Fenton, formerly of Romulus, died Friday, August 15, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Pastor Keith Childerhose and Rev. Charles Krueger officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1-8 PM Monday, August 18, 2008. Those desiring may make contributions to the Gary M. Schust Memorial Fund. Gary was born October 11, 1943 in St. Louis, MO,… Yelsik, Gary Robert Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 at Covenant Healthcare at the age of 65 years. A complete obituary will be published in Sunday's edition of the Saginaw News. The funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4690 Tittabawassee Rd. Rev. David T. Birnbaum will officiate. Friends may call at W. L. Case & Co. Funeral Home, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday at church… Gerald L. Smith, age 86, of Onsted died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Raymond P. Thieroff, age 91 years, of Lambertville, Mich., and formerly of Lake Worth, Fla., and Silver Spring, MD, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living, Lambertville, Mich. Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial Service Tuesday 12 Noon at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 20531 Kelly Rd, Detroit, MI 48225. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Church. August 16, age 53. Beloved mother of Jason and the late Christopher. Loving sister of Susan (Jerry Purcell) Shuttleworth, Patricia (Don) Rose and Linda (Paul) Black. Also remembered by two nieces, Jennifer Cornelius and Ashley Rose. Ms. Hifko had circum to Apendicial Cancer following a heroic battle. Tributes to Hospice of MI are welcome. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at August 17, 2008. Gladys was born in DuQuoin, Illinois September 7, 1916 to Charles Harrison and Sarah (Nevells). She married Robert O. Holland January 26, 1933 and together they had seven children. Beloved mother of William (Nancy) Holland of Zolfo Springs Florida, Alice (Sonny) Dominick of Darien Wisconson, Carol (Lloyd) Beardsley of Monroe Michigan, and Arline (Bill) Sproles of Taylor, MI. Preceded in death by children Jane Holland, Robert O. Holland Jr., and Charles T. Holland. Also survived by… Harley A. Barnette April 20, 1915-Aug. 15, 2008 Harley A. Barnette, 93 years, of Temperance, MI died Friday, August 15, 2008, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living, Lambertville, MI. Helen Higgins Reid, age 84, of Farmington Hills, Mich., formerly of Adrian, died April 1, 2008, at her home. She is survived by her children and their respective spouses, who all cherished her, Joan (Don) Sievenpiper, Martha (Ray) LeZotte, Laura Reid, Roberta (Brian) Marshall and William (Susan) Reid, as well as her grandchildren, James LeZotte, Karen (Steven) Raffenaud, Jonathan Marshall, Alexander Reid, Ryan Reid and Clayton Reid, and great-grandchild, Addison Raffenaud. Her only surviving sibling is… John Robbert, age 92, of Holland, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Holland Hospital. John was born in Holland on October 15, 1915, to Edward and Jenny (Lanting) Robbert. He graduated from Holland Christian High School and Hope College with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. John was a member of First Reformed Church, Holland Friends of Art, and Evergreen Commons. John retired from General Motors after 29 years of service. Preceding him in death were his wife, Ruthmary on May 15, 1997; a… GLOVER, June Spence Brushaber - Age 93, of Grand Blanc, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Avalon Hospice. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, August 15, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church of Flint, 746 S. Saginaw St., Flint. Interment will be held at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton and 10 AM until the time of service at the church on Friday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to… Beloved wife of the late Nathan. Loving mother of Stephen (Rae) Kusnit. Dear grandmother of Randy (Jennifer) Burkett, Kristen (Jessie) Bishop, Courtney (Morgan) Rasco. Loving great-grandmother of Cameron and Shelby Burkett. Dear sister of the late Elinor Webne and the late Harry Dobres. Graveside Service was Wednesday at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. Kenneth S. Pitcher Died Aug. 15, 2008 Kenneth S. Pitcher, 98, of Monroe, died Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Kenneth S. Pitcher May 13, 1910-Aug. 15, 2008 Kenneth S. Pitcher, 98, of Monroe died at 2:19 p.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. He had been in poor health for 2 weeks. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home where services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Monday and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with evening prayers Tuesday 7 p.m. In state Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 Fifteen Mile Rd (East of Dodge Park). Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Larry R. Owens Sr. Dec. 2, 1952-Aug. 12, 2008 Larry R. Owens Sr., age 55, of Monroe, MI went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in Monroe. Larry was born December 2, 1952, in Monroe, MI, the son of James H. and Bobbie Ruth (Manis) Owens Sr.. Clemens, Lawrence H. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Clemens passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Brian's House, age 93 years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a complete obituary will be announced in a later edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Gephart Funeral Home A memorial service for LeRoy Charles Kishpaugh will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the First Baptist Church in Weston. Mr. Kishpaugh, 86, a former resident of Fairfield Township, passed away July 30, 2008, in Round Rock, Texas. Lillie M. Pearson, 53, of 15422 Indian Prairie Road, White Pigeon, Mich., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Heartland Health Care, Three Rivers, after a four-month illness. She was born Jan. 18, 1955, in Sturgis, a daughter of Robert W. and Mary A. (Wortsbaugh) Harrison, and was a White Pigeon area resident all of her life. On March 3, 1973, she married Thomas M. Pearson in White Pigeon. She was a homemaker and had been employed by Mottville Speedway and Pioneer in Constantine. Lillie was a member of the… PRIEST - Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Louise "Lou" Priest will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, at St. John Vianney Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a scripture service at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave., and one hour prior to Mass on Monday at Church. A complete obituary will be in Sunday's press. www.stegengafuneralchapel.com The family of Lucile DeGroff would like to invite her friends and relatives to a memorial service. The service will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield at 1 p.m. Aug. 23. Mrs. DeGroff passed away Oct. 18, 2006. Luke G. Kuna, age 87, of Holland, died Saturday, August 16, 2008, at his home. Luke was born in Holland February 3, 1921, to Stanley and Julia (Stec) Kuna. He was a lifelong resident of the Holland area and a graduate of Holland High School, class of 1940. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, Luke served in World War II. He spent over 25 years as a barber in Holland and also 25 years as a Real Estate agent. He owned and operated Lakeland Realty for 15 years. Luke was a Past Master of Unity Lodge 191 F &… Margaret Jeanette Gensler June 3, 1917-Aug. 13, 2008 Margaret Jeanette Gensler, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, went to be with her Lord on August 13, 2008, at Belle Oakes Living Center in Lake City, Michigan. She was 91. TERMEER-LLOYD - Mrs. Margaret (Marge) Ann TerMeer- Lloyd, aged 70, of Kentwood, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3152 Clyde Park SW. The family will greet relatives and friends Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave. A complete obituary, and memories and condolences to Marge's family may be shared at: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com Marjorie L. Elias age 84, of Holland, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. She was born in Deerfield, IN in 1924 to Carl and Marea Pettyjohn and was a former member of the Deerfield United Methodist Church. Marjorie was the court reporter for the Randolph County Circuit Court in Winchester, IN and a legal secretary for Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone. She was also a member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. She is survived by her husband Fred, whom she married on November 11, 1961; a son and… Millard Maynard Burg, 97, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Feb. 1, 2008, at the Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, Ind. He was born April 5, 1910, in Sturgis, Mich.,a son to the late Edward & Elizabeth (Copenhafer) Burg. Millard was a lifelong Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1928. On July 4, 1936, he married Evelyn Peckham in Howe, Ind. She died January 18, 1995. Millard was a talented sign painter by trade and owned and operated Burg Advertising Service… Molly Ann (Havens) Johnson, age 71, of Santa Maria, Calif. passed away at the U.C.L.A. Medical Center in Santa Monica, Calif. on Friday August 15th after several months of illness. Memorial services honoring the life of Molly Ann will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Girard United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce Kintigh officiating. A light luncheon will follow the service. A family burial will take place in the West Girard Cemetery prior to the memorial service. Molly Ann was born on Jan.… Nancy O. Jones, 67, of Monroe died Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran Home of Monroe. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave., (1 block W. of Farmington Rd.) Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills. Memorials can be sent to the Church. Interment in Chassell, MI. Onda Vae Sutton, 92, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Thursday morning August 7, 2008 at her home. She was born May 31, 1916, in DeKalb County, Ind., a daughter to the late George Bradford & Agnes (Brown) Denison. Mrs. Sutton had resided in Sturgis since 1977 coming from Angola, Ind. On June 15, 1935, she married Raymond M. “Bubb” Sutton in Waterloo, Ind. He died March 7, 1977. She was a homemaker and a talented seamstress. For many years she did mending and repair work to clothing for the… August 16, 2008. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Jonathan, Stephen, and Katharine. Preceded in death by father Philip, mother Fannie, and brother Dennis. Paul will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley). Family will receive visitors Tuesday 4-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The American Lung Association would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial… Tuesday 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral services at 7:00 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at Monday 2-9 p.m. with Parastas Service 7 p.m. at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt Rd. (S. of 6 Mile Rd.), Livonia. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. (in state 9 a.m.) at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 6 Mile Rd., Livonia. Please share a memory at Tuesday 2:30-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Rosary 7 p.m. In state Wednesday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St. (Mt. Clemens) from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Margaret was a waitress at Bill Kavan's for 25 years and was better known at "Little Jeanne." Please share a memory with the family at Phillip J. Wernert Aug. 15, 2008 Phillip J. Wernert, age 68, formerly of Ottawa Lake, MI and most recently of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, at his daughter's Sylvania residence, surrounded by his loving family. Phillip J. Wernert Aug. 15, 2008 Phillip J. Wernert, age 68, formerly of Ottawa Lake, MI and most recently of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, at his daughter's Sylvania residence, surrounded by his loving family. Tuesday 2-4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00 a.m with in state 10:30 a.m. at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 134 Airport Rd., Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Monday 4-9 p.m. at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Tuesday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchins. On Saturday, August 9, 2008, after a long and courageous battle against cancer, Richard Joseph Wilson, 61, of Coldwater, passed on to meet his God, his Savior, and his family and friends who have passed on before him. Richard was born June 6, 1947, in St. Ignace, Mich., to George & Florence (Derusha) Wilson. He married Nancy Patterson on December 6, 1986 in Chicago. Richard worked for the railroad for over 40 years, starting at the age of 19. He worked for Penn Central, Conrail and most recently… Rita Krieger Oct. 8, 1929-Aug. 13, 2008 On August 13, 2008, beloved wife, mother and grandmother Rita Krieger, 78, of Toledo went to join her heavenly Father. COLDWATER — Robert Joseph Leyo, 54 passed away early Friday morning Aug. 15, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. after a long battle with heart disease. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater. A complete obituary will follow in Mondays paper. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. Robert Joseph Leyo, 54, of Coldwater, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 with the loving care of his family, after a lengthy battle with a heart condition. Bob was born Aug. 4 1954 in Coalport, Pa. to Walter and Juanita (DeWalt) Leyo, Sr. On Aug. 2, 1982, Bob married his best friend and soul-mate Lori Walker. They had two daughters Jessica (Donnie) Leyo-Cleckner and Amanda (Josh) Leyo-Cleckner both of Coldwater as well as five grandchildren Haylee, Kaylee, Jade, Joshie, and… Robert Reid Teall, 66, of Hickory, NC and formerly of Holland, MI, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Carolina Rehab of Burke County. Born November 25, 1941 in Holland, MI, he was the son of the late Frances S. Hoover and Alan F. Teall. He was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a graduate of the US Naval Academy where he played varsity football and was captain of the tennis team. A veteran of the US Marines, he served one tour of duty in Vietnam. … LEVERING - Rosemary Kilpatrick age 82 of Levering passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. Ruth Harmsen, age 77 of Burnips went to be with her Lord Friday, August 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband LaVern, daughter Sandy, son Phillip, granddaughter JeniLyn and twin sister Alma. She was life-long member of Burnips Wesleyan Church and retired after 23 years of service at the office at Hudsonville Creamery. She is survived by her children, Wayne and Linda Harmsen of Bentheim, Melanie and Bob Post of Bentheim and Scott and Jean Harmsen of Bristol, RI. 12 Grandchildren, 14 great… MACKINAW CITY - Shirley Thompson, 86, of Mackinaw City, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at home. Sister Mary Elizabeth Beres, formerly known as Sister Marie Jonathan Beres, died on Aug. 12, 2008, at her residence at 3230 Oakbrook Lane, Clarkston, Ga. She was 66 years of age and in the 47th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Mary Elizabeth was born in Birmingham, Ala., to John and Ethel (Belenyesi) Beres. Sister graduated from St. Mary High School in Jackson, Mich., and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Siena Heights College… Snoda Hurley, age 85, of Adrian went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. She was born Jan. 12, 1923, in Ashcamp, Ky., to Morn and Mary (Potter) Adkins. She married Theodore Hurley on Dec. 24, 1936, in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1983. Snoda was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ in Bellville. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. She was also a sports fan, cheering for the Tigers, Red… Teresa T. Klawinski, age 95, of Bronson, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater. She had been in failing health. Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Teresa Klawinski will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard A. Fritz officiating. Prayers before Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson. Friends may call at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be… PHILLIPS, TODIE JOE "TOD"- Age 49, of Manitou Beach, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Franklin Township, Lenawee County, MI. Born on July 21, 1959 in Addison, to Gary Allen and Louise Marie (LaBoe) Phillips. Tod lived in Arizona for eight years and then he lived in the Manitou Beach area the rest of his life. He was a skilled roofer for many years. He was an avid fisherman, a hunter of big game and he loved Geo Cashing. Surviving are two sons, Todie… Victor J. Floyd Jan. 18, 1947-Aug. 13, 2008 Victor J. Floyd, age 61 years, of Temperance and formerly of Erie, MI, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, in his home. CROSS, Virginia -- Age 86, of Linden, died Friday, August 15, 2008 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Wednesday, August 20 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, Mr. Gary Coates officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be 10 AM - 2 PM and 4-8 PM Tuesday, and 10 AM until the time of funeral on Wednesday. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or Genesys Hospice. Tributes and condolences may be shared at the… Walter Wolcott, 71, of Tampa, Fla, went to be with the Lord as a result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. He graduated from Sturgis High School in 1956, attended Emmaus Bible College in 1957 and graduated from Ferris State University in 1961. He married Barbara Hesselink in 1959. Surviving are his wife; son, David Wolcott of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Kathy (Wolcott) Haynes of Hendersonville, NC; seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; a brother, Merton and Jane Wolcott; sister,… Willard R. (Tuffy) Shaw, 55, of Monroe died Saturday afternoon at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. William C. Carter, age 84, of Sturgis, Mich., went to be in a better place on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village Nursing Home. He was born July 22, 1924, in Neptune, N.J., a son of the late John and May Bell (Squire) Carter. William resided in New Jersey and was employed as a sheet metal worker until moving to Southern California in 1962 where he owned and operated a custom drapery shop with his second wife, Marie. They moved to Carmichaels, Pa., in 1992, and after Marie’s death in 2002… Willis M. Essink, 89, of Bentheim, died Thursday, August 14, 2008, at his home. Willis was born April 8, 1919 in Overisel Township to George and Jennie Essink. During World War II, Willis served four years in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. Willis was a farmer prior to retiring in 1980 and then volunteered for International Aid. He was also a lifelong member of Bentheim Reformed Church where he previously served as an elder and deacon. Willis was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon… August 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Harriet "Hattie". Dearest father of Sherril (Robert) Hofer, Lisa (the late Wade) Parrish. Dear brother of the late Eleanor Geves. Grandmother of Shannon and Antionette. Many nieces and nephews. Melvin was a member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians for 60 years. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail), Tuesday 12:30-9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. In state Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 27101… Beloved wife of Joseph Zack. Dear mother of Andrea (Charles) Burg and the late Steven Zack. Loving grandmother of Cameron and Sarah Burg. Devoted sister of Pat (Darv) Reaume, Barbara Goebel, Connie (Richard) St. Onge, Eva (Charles) Marshall, and Harry (Lynn) Morillo. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES TODAY 1 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE HEBREW MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY or visit |
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