Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Michigan Daily Obituaries 08/20/08

  • A. Suzanne Brancheau April 14, 1950-Aug. 17, 2008

    A. Suzanne Brancheau, 58, of Monroe died at 10:56 p.m. Sunday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev.

    • ABDILLA BRETT JOSEPH

      Thursday 2 - 9 pm with a scripture service at 7:30 pm at Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc., 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. In lieu of flowers memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, 230 Huron View Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

      • Andrew A. Grab Aug. 17, 2008

        Andrew A. Grab, 65, of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.

        • Andrew A. Grab May 10, 1943-Aug. 17, 2008

          Andrew A. Grab, age 65, of Monroe, MI passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008, aboard his boat the quot;Grabmeister quot; at Put-In-Bay. Andy was born May 10, 1943, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Adam and Helen (Bajor) Grab.

          • 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.

            • BENNETT MARGARET F

              Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Colman Church, 32500 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakland County Autism Society.

              • BLAUMAN-CAMPBELL BARBARA

                Age 81 of Birmingham, MI and Vero Beach, FL, died August 18, 2008. Wife of the late Carl Blauman and Joseph Campbell. Loving mother of Kathy Forrest, C. Tom (Mary) Blauman, Susan (George) Duden, Betse (Mark) Klepper and Peter Fox Blauman. Grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of six. Sister of Martha (Bill) Bones. Memorial Service at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (btwn. 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 1 p.m. Memorials appreciated to Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero…

                • BREIL WILLIAM L

                  Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd., Trenton. Funeral service Friday, in state 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. service at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Trenton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church or Children's Leukemia Foundation. Visit on-line guest book at

                  • BRUNET DAVID A

                    • Barbara A. Geml

                      Barbara Ann Geml (Blair), 74, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. She was born March 26, 1934, in Detroit.

                      • Barbara Den Herder, 80

                        Barbara Den Herder, age 80 of Zeeland passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008.   She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Den Herder in 1985 and her son-in-law, Jeffrey Bart on July 25, 2008.   She was a member of the Michigan State Alumni Association, a life member of the Michigan Association of the Hospital Auxiliaries, board member of Zeeland Hospital Service League, served on the board of Zeeland Hospital, board member of the Zeeland Historical Society, served on the board of the Zeeland Literary…

                        • Barber, Carl E.

                          also will be held from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice and Palliative Care of Traverse City or the Benzie Home Health Care of Beulah as special thanks for all of their assistance during his lifetime. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, Harris-Sheffler Chapel, in Beulah, www.bennett-barzfuneralhome.com .

                          • Benjamin Phillip Brooks

                            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…

                            • Brennan, Jane E.

                              will take place on Friday, Aug. 24, from noon to 8 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial for Jane Brennan, P.O. Box 39, Alden, MI 49612. Please sign our online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com .

                              • CALANDRO GENEVIEVE

                                • CASTILLO MARY C

                                  • CAVALLARO MAUREEN L

                                    August 18, 2008, age 69. Beloved wife of Ronald. Dear mother of Dawn Walker (Charlie), Ronald, Jr. (Sandra) and Naomi Larson (Charles). Also 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sister of David Tyrrell, D'Arcy Tyrrell, and Douglas Tyrrell. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Memorial Tributes to Alzheimer's Association or Wertz Warriors Special Olympics…

                                    • CHASE KEITH M

                                      • COLBECK BARBARA A

                                        Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile (1 mile W. of Farmington Rd.) Thursday 1-9 p.m. In state St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh Rd. S. of Five Mile, Friday 10:00 am. until time of Mass 10:30. Scripture Service Thursday 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to Angela Hospice or American Cancer Society.

                                        • CRACCHIOLO SAM A SR

                                          Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Scripture Service and Eulogy Thursday 7:00 p.m. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, Woodward Ave. and 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Solanus-Casey Center, 1780 Mount Elliot Street, Detroit MI 48207.

                                          • Christopher J. Cicero Aug. 15, 2008

                                            Christopher J. Cicero, 34, of Monroe died Friday in his home. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.

                                            • Christopher J. Cicero July 13, 1974-Aug. 15, 2008

                                              Christopher J. Cicero, 34 years, a life long member of the Monroe Community, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 15, 2008.

                                              • Clarence D. Strong Jr.

                                                Clarence D. “Big Don” Strong Jr., age 66, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Aug. 18, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1941, in Sturgis, a son of the late Clarence and Winifred (Knight) Strong. Big Don had resided in Sturgis his whole life. He was a welder by trade and, as he often said, he loved to melt steel. He was self employed in the repair and rebuilding of farm tractors and lawn and garden tractors and mowers. Big Don was a member of the Jones Old Tractor Show Club in Jones, Mich. He…

                                                • Corts, Duane

                                                  DUANE CORTS, aged 67, of Mesick, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Munson Medical Center.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the American Legion Post in Mesick. Arrangements were made by the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton.

                                                  • DAVIDOW SINAIDA

                                                    • Dello L. Meyers Dec. 11, 1939-Aug. 17, 2008

                                                      Dello L. Meyers, 68, of Monroe, formerly of Maybee, passed into the loving hands of Jesus on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe.

                                                      • Dolores A. Rollins

                                                        • Dorothy L. Vanzant

                                                          Dorothy L. Vanzant, 86, of New Vienna, Ohio, died Aug. 17, 2008, at Vitas Hospice, Dayton, Ohio. Her husband, Joseph L. Vanzant, preceded her in death on July 31, 1992.  They were married June 4, 1941.  Mrs. Vanzant was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carey and Alma Igo Tice.  She was a graduate of Mowrystown High School.  She was a member of the Mt. Olive Church of Christ where she was  active in the Lady’s Aid, and she was  a member of the…

                                                          • Earl E. Loeffler

                                                            Earl E. Loeffler, 70, of Sterling Heights, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti.

                                                            • Edna Lucille Schoch July 8, 1927-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                              The Lord called home one of his faithful angels, Edna Lucille Schoch passed into heaven Saturday, August 16, 2008, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by her loving family.

                                                              • Edward "Richard" Daignault

                                                                BOZEMAN, Mont. — Edward "Richard" Daignault, 71, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at his home in Bozeman following a battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 2, 1937, in Forestport, N.Y., to Edward and Minnie (Lupole) Daignault. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956.  Richard worked for Morgan and Irwin Yatch in Florida in the '70s and '80s, then worked at Putnam Hitch Products in Bronson from 1990 to 2003. After leaving Michigan, he spent his summers working in…

                                                                • Ella Robins

                                                                  ROBINS, Ella M. - Age 96, of Linden, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Caretel Inns of Linden. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM today at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Rev. Parker Smith and Pastor Donald Neuville officiaiting. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to Linden Presbyterian Church. Ella was born May 14, 1912, the daughter of Melvin and Jessie…

                                                                  • Ellsworth Miller III

                                                                    Ellsworth Miller III, 56, of Chesterfield Township, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 while riding his motorcycle., Robert Frank "Bob" Ripullo, 60, of St. Clair Shores, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, in Gladwin. He was born April 19, 1948, in Detroit.

                                                                    • Elmo B. Lewis

                                                                      Elmo B. Lewis, 83, a resident of Eastpointe for 51 years, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Warren Campus. He was born April 28, 1925, in Pennington Gap, Va.

                                                                      • Evelyn E. Olger

                                                                        Evelyn E. Olger, 78, of Ferrysburg, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008.

                                                                        • Evelyn Ross

                                                                          • Ferguson, Clyde G.

                                                                            TRAVERSE CITY ? Clyde Grant Ferguson, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.He was born November 17, 1914, in Berville, Mich., the youngest of six sons of Frank and Ida (Gilbert) Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Eldon, Eldred, Wendall, Wayne and Neil. Clyde spent some time in his early adulthood riding his 1929 Indian Motorcycle from Michigan to California and worked along the way in a variety of jobs. He enjoyed traveling and…

                                                                            • Florence Ahearn

                                                                              Florence Ahearn, 76, of St. Clair Shores, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in her home. She was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Muskegon.

                                                                              • Forrest D. Hassenger

                                                                                Forrest D. Hassenger, age 85, of Constantine, Mich., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. He was born in Constantine on Sept. 13, 1922, a son of Vio D. and Grace R. (Young) Hassenger.  Forrest graduated in 1940 from Constantine High School.  He served in a Medical Battalion in the U.S. Army during WW II. On April 13, 1952, he married Marian Luegge at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Three Rivers.  Following the war he worked at the Constantine Creamery.…

                                                                                • GAUSS GERALD J

                                                                                  • GEML BARBARA ANN (BLAIR)

                                                                                    Friday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Eastpointe, 16428 Nine Mile Rd. Memorials to VFW or Humane Society. Expressions of sympathy may be made at

                                                                                    • GREEN AUDREY M

                                                                                      Thursday 3-9 p.m. Interment Highland Cemetery, Ypsilanti. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society.

                                                                                      • Gary D. Stockford

                                                                                        Sergeant Major Gary Duane Stockford, Michigan Army National Guard, Coldwater, Mich., died in a motorcycle accident Aug. 5, 2008 in Petersburg, Va.  Gary was 56 years old and preparing for his retirement in September 2008.  Gary was a long-standing, highly-decorated member of the Michigan Army National Guard including service in units at the Sturgis and Coldwater Armories.  Gary was a Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who worked at the National Guard Bureau in Washington D.C. Gary was born…

                                                                                        • Gary Schust

                                                                                          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,…

                                                                                          • Gary Yelsik

                                                                                            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…

                                                                                            • George Atkinson

                                                                                              George Atkinson, age 67, of Adrian died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. 

                                                                                              • George R. Atkinson

                                                                                                George R. Atkinson, age 67, of Adrian passed away, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1940, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to George C. and Salome R. (Rodriguez) Atkinson. On July 10, 1982, he married Rose Mary Galindo, in Adrian, and she survives. George was retired from the Simplex Corporation and Tecumseh Products. He was a very accomplished musician, his Bajo, Guitar and Accordion as well as singing, were a large part of George’s life. He was a member of the Croswell Baptist Church…

                                                                                                • Gerald Crabill

                                                                                                  QUINCY — Funeral arrangements are pending for Gerald Crabill, age 55, of Coldwater, who passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Arrangements will be handled by George White Funeral Home, 111 E. Chicago, Quincy.    

                                                                                                  • Gerald L. Smith

                                                                                                    Gerald L. Smith, age 86, of Quincy, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, in Coldwater. He was born on Jan. 15, 1922, in Portland, Mich., the son of Earl and Dorothy (Burman) Smith. On April 26, 1946, he married Princene E. Bawden and she preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 1996. Jerry was an engineer for the G.T.E. Corporation in Tecumseh from 1946 until retiring in 1983. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post #52 in Coldwater, a lifetime member of the VFW Post #7301 in…

                                                                                                    • Gladys M. Holland Sept. 7, 1916-Aug. 17, 2008

                                                                                                      HOLLAND, GLADYS M. died August 17, 2008.

                                                                                                      • Gladys R. Yonker, 86

                                                                                                        Gladys R. Yonker, 86, of Holland, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Resthaven Care Center. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St.

                                                                                                        • Gladys Ruth Yonker, 86

                                                                                                          Gladys Ruth Yonker, age 86, of Holland went to be with her Lord Monday, August 18, 2008 at Resthaven Care Center.   Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest joy.  She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver "Pug" Yonker in 1979 and a special friend Frank "Corky" Van Dine.   She is survived by her children: David and Pamela Yonker of Holland, Kenneth and Kathy Yonker of Allegan, Dennis Yonker of Holland; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great grandchildren; Many nephews,…

                                                                                                          • HALDORF JAMES A

                                                                                                            Thursday 3-9 p.m. Interment Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak with Military Honors. Visit

                                                                                                            • HAMILTON ORLA M

                                                                                                              Thursday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m., visitation at 10 a.m., at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Contributions to the American Lung Association, 25900 Greenfield Ste. 401, Oak Park, MI 48237 appreciated.

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                                                                                                                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.

                                                                                                                • HATCH MARGUERITE L (NEE VINE)

                                                                                                                  age 87 of Parma Heights. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted Mother of Mary Tarka (Dennis) and Timothy Hatch (Martha). Loving Grandmother of Emilie Hatch, James Tarka, Sarah Hatch and Isaac Hatch. Dear Sister of Paul Vine and the following deceased: Gladys, Gordon, Fred, David and Mary. Dear Aunt and Friend to many. Passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008. Memorials may be forwarded to Parma Heights Baptist Church, 8971 W. Ridgewood Drive, Parma Heights where a service will be held on Wednesday, August…

                                                                                                                  • HELD NANETTE

                                                                                                                    will be at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills on Thursday, August 21 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Antioch Lutheran Church, 33360 W. 13 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills on Friday, August 22 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Lutheran Church or to Therapeutic Riding, 4715 E. Joy Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

                                                                                                                    • HIFKO GAYLE E (NEE REAUME)

                                                                                                                      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

                                                                                                                      • HINDELANG MAX M

                                                                                                                        August 18, 2008. Age 17. Dear son of Fred and Pat. Grandson of Barbara Molloy. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Prayers 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams Rd., Troy. Prayers at funeral home at 9:15 a.m. followed by procession to church. Rite of Committal Mt. Olivet Cemetery. View obituary and share…

                                                                                                                        • HOCKING RUTH

                                                                                                                          August 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Garfield H. Loving mother of Gary (Kathy), Judy Hassell, Janet Smith, Richard (Sherry), Steve and Ronald (Susan). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Road (at Ann Arbor Trail) Thursday, 1-9 p.m. in state Friday 10 a.m. Redford Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Daly (N. of West Chicago) until time of Service at 11 a.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at

                                                                                                                          • HUBBELL TRACY (BUD)

                                                                                                                            • HUBER RONALD H

                                                                                                                              • Herman, Dorothy Dell

                                                                                                                                FRANKFORT ? Dorothy Dell Herman, age 87 of Arcadia, died Monday August 18, 2008, at Frankfort Pines Assisted Living in Frankfort.Dorothy was born June 8, 1921, in Manistee County's Pleasanton Township, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Nettie M. (Reed) Robbins. She graduated from Arcadia High School and then earned a nursing degree in Traverse City. Dorothy was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant with the 239th General Hospital. On January 1, 1949, she married…

                                                                                                                                • IAGULLI JANET

                                                                                                                                  "JAN WYNN" August 19, 2008 Age 72. Wife of the late Jerry for 46 years. Dear mother of Jami (Robin). Step-mother of Brad (Crystal), Ric (Dianne) and Tammy Bruns (Greg Davis). Grandmother of Lauren and MacKenzie. Step-grandmother of Dustin, Ashley, Nic and Christy. Sister of Ray Winkler (Dolly) and Doug Winkler (Lee). Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends Thursday 3-8 p.m.…

                                                                                                                                  • JOHNSON ALIESE MARGUERITE JOSEPHINE COLLINS

                                                                                                                                    August 17, 2008, age 75. Beloved wife of the late Maj. Charles W. Johnson. Dear mother of Wayne (Louise), Bryan (Phyllis), Cheryl (Bryan) Ryckeley and Julia Nagel. Dear sister of Juanita Velasco. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Meadows, Aaron Johnson, Brandon Ryckeley, Meghan Ryckeley, Alicia Nagel, R.J. Nagel and Andy Bates. Memorial service Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m. at Hope United Church of Christ, 32500 Utica Rd., Fraser. Donations to Hope Church memorial Fund would be appreciated. Please share a…

                                                                                                                                    • JOHNSTON MICHAEL A

                                                                                                                                      August 18, 2006 age 55 of Romulus. Beloved husband of Connie. Dear father of Kelli. Brother of Ronald (Becky), Janette (Timothy) Sinischo and James. Memorial service Friday, 10 am at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland. Memorials to Arbor Hospice would be appreciated. Please visit and post a note of condolence at

                                                                                                                                      • JONES FLORENCE E

                                                                                                                                        Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-4 and 5-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice. www.howepeterson.com

                                                                                                                                        • James Edwin Tuttle Oct. 25, 1928-Aug. 15, 2008

                                                                                                                                          James "Jim" Edwin Tuttle, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, went peacefully to the Lord in the presence of family and friends at Ocala, Florida on August 15, 2008. He had been in poor health for several years and was 79 years old.

                                                                                                                                          • James H. Selig Jr.

                                                                                                                                            James H. Selig Jr. passed away Monday, August 18, 2008, in Avon Park, Florida.

                                                                                                                                            • James W. "Jimmie" Wolfenbarger March 20, 1941-Aug. 17, 2008

                                                                                                                                              James W. "Jimmie" Wolfenbarger, age 67, of Monroe passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Medilodge, Monroe.

                                                                                                                                              • Jesus Gamez, 41

                                                                                                                                                Jesus S. Gamez, age 41 of Holland, died Sunday August 18, 2008 at the Butterworth Hospital.  He was born August 6, 1967 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Juan and Frances (Guzman) Gamez, and came to Holland in 1968.  He was a 1985 graduate of Holland High School and attended the nursing program at Baker College. Jesus served in the US Army and  had been employed by Zeeland Hospital and the Holland Hospital.  Jesus was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing and camping. …

                                                                                                                                                • Jill Burch

                                                                                                                                                  Jill Burch, age 56, of Manitou Beach passed away suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at her home. Jill was born on June 7, 1952, in Adrian, Mich., to Lyman and Delores Shaw. Jill was a homemaker and was a member of the Michigan Realtors Association.  She loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jill is survived by her mother, Delores Shaw of Dayton, Ohio; her two sons, Andrew Burch of Onsted, Mich., and Adam Burch of Manitou Beach, Mich.; her two daughters, Amy Simpkins and…

                                                                                                                                                  • John Martinez

                                                                                                                                                    John Martinez died Aug. 9, 2008, at his home. Mr. Martinez was born Aug. 20, 1917, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Juan Sr. Martinez and Josefa Perislosa Martinez. He was preceded in death by his sons, Felix Martinez of Arizona, John Jr. Martinez of Toledo, Ohio, Richard Martinez of Monroe, Mich., Rudy Martinez of Blissfield, Mich., Jimmy Martinez of McAllen, Texas, Alfredo Martinez of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Gilbert R. Martinez of Donna, Texas; and daughters, Gloria M. Lozano of Riga, Mich., and Mary…

                                                                                                                                                    • KILGORE ALICE ANN

                                                                                                                                                      at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 5-8 p.m. Prayers Friday 7 p.m. Memorials appreciated to Michigan Humane Society, 26711 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 175, Southfield, MI 48034 or The Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207. Obituary and condolences at

                                                                                                                                                      • KMIEC WALTER

                                                                                                                                                        • KRACHT BOBBIE JEAN (NEE LOCKHART)

                                                                                                                                                          Friday 1-9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Henry Ford or the American Cancer Society. ahpeters.com

                                                                                                                                                          • Kenneth J. Russow April 10, 1934- Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                            Kenneth J. Russow, 74, of Newport died at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital.

                                                                                                                                                            • Kenneth R. Bishop

                                                                                                                                                              Mr. Kenneth R. Bishop, age 84, of Grand Haven died Sunday, August 17, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                              • Kevin Lee Burlingame

                                                                                                                                                                Kevin Lee Burlingame, 46, of Nunica, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                • Kristopher D. Rodgers

                                                                                                                                                                  Staff Sergeant Kristopher Dan Rodgers, age 29, of Burr Oak, Mich., and formerly of Howe, Ind., was killed Saturday Aug. 16, 2008, in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, while serving his country with the U.S. Army. He was born Dec. 29, 1978, in LaGrange, Ind., a son of Danny and Kathryn (Smith) Rodgers.  Kristopher had resided in Howe, Ind., most of his life. He graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Indiana with the class of 1998. On Oct. 2, 1999, he married Selina Schroeder in Three Rivers, Mich. …

                                                                                                                                                                  • Kristopher Rodgers

                                                                                                                                                                    Staff Sergeant Kristopher Dan Rodgers, age 29, of Burr Oak, Mich., and formerly of Howe, Ind., and a graduate of Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Ind., with the class of 1998 was killed Aug. 16, 2008, in Korengal Valley, Afghanistan while serving his country with the U.S. Army. Arrangements will be announced by the Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis. 

                                                                                                                                                                    • LANGE ROBERT H JR

                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). For service times please call the funeral home at 313-386-6600. www.martenson.com

                                                                                                                                                                      • LEWIS ELMO B

                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday 3-9 p.m., Veteran Service 7:30 p.m. Funeral Friday 11:30 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                        • LICHTER SUSAN LYNN

                                                                                                                                                                          Beloved daughter of Dr. Paul and Carolyn Lichter. Dear sister of Laurie (Haran) Rashes. Devoted aunt of Max, Ilana, and Annie Rashes. Niece of Dr. Allen and Evie Lichter and Dr. Martin and Rise' Goode. SERVICES 2 P.M. THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL IN ANN ARBOR. INTERMENT ARBOR CREST CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

                                                                                                                                                                          • LOEFFLER EARL E

                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkway. (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-line Guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com

                                                                                                                                                                            • LaVEQUE GORDON A

                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday 1-8 p.m. at Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home (Southgate Chapel), 15748 Fort St. Funeral service with military honors Friday 11 a.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Lawrence Clemens

                                                                                                                                                                                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

                                                                                                                                                                                • Lillian Fletcher

                                                                                                                                                                                  Fletcher, Lillian C. Freeland, Michigan Mrs. Fletcher died early Sunday morning, August 17, 2008 at the Cartwright Residence in Saginaw Twp. The funeral service is being planned for Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church (7th St. & Powley Dr.) Freeland. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's paper.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lindgren, Kathleen Ellen

                                                                                                                                                                                    KATHLEEN ELLEN LINDGREN, age 86, of Arcadia, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Argentine Care Center in Linden, Mich.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bear Lake with Pastor James Carmichael officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Benzonia Township Cemetery in Benzonia. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Funeral Home…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lottie Lang May 18, 1917-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                      Lottie Lang, age 91, of Lambertville died Saturday, August 16, 2008, in Northwest Ohio Hospice, Perrysburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lucile DeGroff

                                                                                                                                                                                        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.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • MASTRONARDI FRANK JOSEPH

                                                                                                                                                                                          Friday 2:30 - 9 p.m. and Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc., 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Memorials to Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • MATHISON MARABELLE E

                                                                                                                                                                                            Age 78, of Irvine, California formerly of Dearborn Heights died August 16, 2008. Beloved wife of 59 years to Jerry. Loving mother of Jerry (Cheryl) Mathison and Lisa (Dr. Jerome) Peterson. Grandmother of Jake, Jeff (Heidi), Jacquelyn, Erik and Kristopher. Great grandmother of Brooke, Blake, Christian, Collin and Brenden. Sister of Nancy (Len) Watson. A Celebration of Marabelle's Life will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday 1:00 p.m.…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • MILLER ELLSWORTH III

                                                                                                                                                                                              Age 56, of Chesterfield Twp., died suddenly doing a "wheely" on his motorcycle, on August 17, 2008. He is survived by his two daughters, Darinda of Chicago; Elle of Chesterfield; son Ellsworth the IV of Chesterfield; sister Lane Miller of Capac; and his parents of Arizona, Patsy (Hogan) and Ellsworth II. Ellsworth had a passion for his motorcycles, boating and flying, but most of all for his family and friends. The Memorial will be held at the Salt River Golf and Bowling Center, 33633 - 23 Mile…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • MURTLAND TERRI

                                                                                                                                                                                                of Farmington Hills, age 54, lost her long battle with pancreatic cancer on August 17, 2008. Terri was born February 14, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH, but lived most of her life in Michigan. Terri graduated from Farmington High School, received her Bachelor of Science degree from University of Michigan School of Nursing, and her Master's degree from Yale University School of Nurse Midwifery. She was instrumental in establishing the Nurse Midwifery Service at University of Michigan and personally delivered…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Malewitz, Joan E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  JOAN E. MALEWITZ, age 80, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Munson Hospice House. Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Marclyn J. Hilbert

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Marclyn Jane Hilbert, 80, formerly of Fort Wayne, Ind.,  passed away Aug. 18, 2008 in Michigan.  Born in Fort Wayne, she moved to Plymouth, Mich., and then retired to North Twin Lake, Howe Ind., with her husband of 56 years, Dale Hilbert.  Born April 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Elvie W. and  Maude E. Dafforn of Fort Wayne, Ind.  A devoted wife and mother, bowling was an award-winning passion she enjoyed for 50 years. She was an avid gardener, fisherman and loved to dance.  Marclyn…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Margaret TerMeer-Lloyd

                                                                                                                                                                                                      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

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marie Logan

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Marie Logan, 81, of Adrian, formerly of Deerfield, passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Whispering Pines in Adrian. Arrangements are pending at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Daily Telegram.


                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marjorie Ciaravino

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ciaravino, Marjorie Ann Arbor, MI Age 90, died August 17, 2008 at her home. A full obituary will follow in a future edition. Arrangements by Generations.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Marjorie E. Schroeder

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Marjorie Edith (Oxender) Schroeder, age 65, a lifelong Sturgis resident, passed away Aug. 19, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born March 8, 1943, in Three Rivers, Mich., a daughter to the late Fred and Shirley (Strobel) Oxender. In October of 1964 she married Harold A. Schroeder in Sturgis, Mich. Marjorie was a licensed practical nurse working in hospitals and doctors offices before going to work at the Kirsch Company, where she retired in 2000 after over 30 years of employment. She was very…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • NORMAN BROTHER BARRY M M (LEO J )

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Age 79, of Livonia, Maryknoll Brother and missioner to Bolivia died in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., August 16. He is survived by his sisters, Mary C. Sisan, of Southgate, and Margaret Humphrys, of Lapeer. A funeral Mass was celebrated August 20 at the Maryknoll Mission Center, Ossining, N.Y. Donations may be made in Brother Norman's name to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, N.Y., 10545.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Nancy O. Jones April 14, 1941-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Nancy O'Dell Jones, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Lutheran Home of Monroe. Her loving family was at her side and ushered her into the arms of Her Lord.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nellie Jessica Madison

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Nellie Jessica Madison, infant daughter of Brandon Madison and Cachet Adams, entered into this life for a short time on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Herrick Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Dominique Marr, and a sister, Dayanna Marr. Also surviving are her grandparents, John Madison of Adrian and Pamela Barnes of Midland; her great-grandparents, Wes Mack of Adrian and Phyllis Bailey of Clinton; a great-great-grandparent, Nellie Brown of Farmington Hills; her aunts,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • O'NEILL PATRICIA A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Thursday 9:30 until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross. ahpeters.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Orpha E. Weage

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    COLDWATER — Orpha E. Weage, 83, of Coldwater, died Monday, August 18, 2008 at her home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1p.m. Orpha was born on April 7, 1925 in Quincy, to Virgil and Gladys (Smith) Briggs. She married Thurston Weage on Sept. 19, 1943 in Coldwater. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1983. Mrs. Weage had worked for Quality Springs & Midwest Foundry…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • PALDAN EVELYN ROSE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      "EVY" Passed away peacefully, in the company of her family, on August 15, 2008 after a brief illness and a long and fulfilled life. Evy was born December 28, 1923 in Detroit, MI. the daughter of Thomas and Rose Mapleton. Evy spent most of her life in the Detroit area where she was an avid square dancer, bowler, golfer and traveler. In Detroit, as a widowed mother she raised three children instilling in them her unusual sense of humor, her deep sense of self reliance and the love of all things…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • PEECHER WILLIAM O JR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (Near W. Outer Dr.), Dearborn Thursday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, 12 Noon at Sacred Heart Church. Donations to St. Albert the Great Church appreciated

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • PETRONE BESSIE T

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          94 of Imlay City, MI died Monday, August 18, 2008 at Port Huron Hospital. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years in Detroit Schools. Beloved wife of James Petrone; dearest mother of Carol Ann Petrone of Southfield, MI. Funeral mass 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. Funeral arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, 810-724-8285

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • PIRIE MAUREEN ANN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Age 61, of Rochester Hills, August 18, 2008. Loving wife of the late Rodney. Dear mother of Bradford W.C. and Todd R.N. (Michelle) Pirie. Grandmother of Miranda, Kayla, and Ariana. Daughter-in-law of Virginia Pirie. Sister of the late James (Betty) Kendzior and Richard Kendzior. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 22, 2008, 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R Rd., Rochester Hills. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Patty Thomas May 31, 1938-Aug. 1, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Patty Thomas, daughter of the late Bud and Betty Dorner of Monroe, passed away August 1st in Southlake, Texas, following a long battle with cancer. Patty was born in Monroe in 1938 and attended Monroe H.S. and the University of Michigan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pauline LaDow Tweedy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                MESA, Ariz. — Pauline Tweedy , 93, of Mesa Ariz., formerly of Coldwater died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 in Mesa. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home. The service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Anderson from the Coldwater First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard. Pauline was born July 30, 1915 in Girard Township to Bernard & Lenora (Austin) LaDow.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pefley, Robert H. "Bob"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ROBERT "BOB" H. PEFLEY, 83, of Manistee, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at West Shore Medical Center, Manistee. He was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Manistee.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Peggy A. Biller, 50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Peggy A. Biller, 50, of Holland, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. www.lakeshorememorial.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Phyllis M. Smalley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Phyllis M. Smalley, age 71, of Blossom Lake, Colon, Mich., passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 13, 2008, with her family at her side, after several months of failing health. Phyllis was born Jan. 28, 1937, in Kalamazoo, a daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor (Boers) Coble. She graduated from Matawan High School with the class of 1955 and later graduated from Davenport University in Kalamazoo.  On Sept. 29, 1962, she married Robert A. Smalley in Kalamazoo. Phyllis had made her home on Blossom Lake…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • QUIGLEY BARBARA A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          August 18, 2008. Dearest mother of Michael D., Cheryl M. McDonough, William D., Jr., and Linda L. Loving grandmother of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Patricia Guina. Former wife and friend of William D., Sr. Family will receive friends Thursday 1-8 p.m. with 7 p.m. prayers at Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Hts. In state 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Linus Church until Mass at 10 a.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • ROSS EVELYN M

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Born September 10, 1922. Wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Gary (Jeannie). Dear grandmother of Bryan. Dear sister of Thomas (Mary Ann) Mason, Caroline (Michael) Butkiewicz, Mary Catherine (Richard) Bauer and the late Anne, James and Mary Lucy. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home 18425 Beech Daly (Btwn 6-7 Mile). In state Friday 11:30 a.m. until 12 noon Mass at St. Lawrence Church, 44633 Utica Rd (S. of M-59). Interment Grand Lawn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • RUCINSKI DOROTHY A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday 3 - 9 p.m. with a Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Dorothy will lie in state Friday 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, Woodhaven until mass at 10 a.m. Visit on-line guestbook www.martenson.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rakoski, Robert "Bob"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ROBERT "BOB" RAKOSKI, age 65, of Manistee, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at his home in Manistee. He was born April 13, 1943, in Manistee.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, and one hour prior to the funeral services on Friday. Burial will be at Carmel Cemetery in Manistee following the funeral services. Arrangements are being handled by Herbert Funeral Home…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Raymond, Sandra M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City, and at 5:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, where a 7 p.m. funeral service will be held. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign the online guest book.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Reggie A. Hicks, 90

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Reggie A. Hicks, 90, of Holland, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 29 E. Ninth St. www.lifestorynet.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robert Duhan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robert Duhan, age 79, of Tecumseh passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Toledo Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ruoff, Conrad

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A Veteran's Graveside Service will take place for CONRAD RUOFF at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Inland Township Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Russell "Sir Russell" Denham July 8, 1929-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DENHAM, Russell quot;Sir Russell, quot;Age 79, of Dundee, Michigan died Saturday, August 16, 2008. He was born on July 8, 1929, in Potts Camp, Mississippi, the son of W.C. and Lucille Denham.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Russell F. Wolfinger

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Russell F. Wolfinger, 85, of Bronson, died Aug. 18, 2008, at The Laurels of Coldwater. Russell was born on July 25, 1923, in Bristol, Ind., to Elisha and Sarah (Smith) Wolfinger. On Feb. 25, 1943, he married Florence Miner  in Rockford, Ill. Mr. Wolfinger has lived in the Branch County area for most of his life. He was a mechanic for many years at the former Gaglio Tractor Store, now known as Bates Ford Tractor, retiring in 1962. He also farmed with the Gaglio family for many years. Russell enjoyed…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • SELINSKY RITA A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Road (between Middlebelt and Merriman Rds). Interment Holy Sepulchre. Please sign the online guestbook at www.neely-turowski.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • SILVERMAN MORTON A

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Beloved husband of Ilene Silverman. Dear father of Nancy (Kenny) Stocker, Kenny (Erin) Silverman and Carole (Kenny) Allen. Loved Papa of Jake and Hannah Stocker, Jack Allen, Abby and Kate Silverman and Daniel Stocker. Cherished brother of Elaine (the late Ralph) Merkovitz. Dear brother in-law of Danny and Estelle Robbins, Jerry and Marge Robbins, and Joel Gerson. Devoted son of the late Harry and the late Ida Silverman and also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. SERVICES 12:30 P.M.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • SIMON MYRON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  of Califonia, formerly of Michigan. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Shirley Swanson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SWANSON, Shirley Y. - Age 73, of Flint, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Brian's House, Davison. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Monday, August 18, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, Deacon Bill Storm officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Memorial Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or The Humane Society of Genesee County. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Spezia, Marie Julia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, with a Rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at St. Michael's Parish in Suttons Bay. Burial will follow in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens, Traverse City. Arrangements are with Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Susan Faxon Hall-Lark, 63

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sue was born on May 26, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. She died on Thursday, August 14th at Holland Hospital; nine months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Janice Hall; her brother, James Haywood Hall; and her husband, Edward Lark. She is survived by her sister, Scottie Blumke; her sister-in-law, Susan Massengill; three nieces, Barbara Cale, Jennifer Nowry and Karen Jenkins; and three stepchildren, Julianne Lark and her partner Janet, Ryan Lark and his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sylvester Goltowski Aug. 18, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sylvester Goltowski, 81, of Monroe died at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • TRASKOS THEODORE N

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday 12-8 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorials suggested to Penrickton Center for Blind Children. www.howepeterson.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Virginia Cross

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • WALKER DAISY K

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                age 75, of Shelby Twp., died August 19, 2008; Wife of the late Basil; Loving mother of Janice (Jim) Lay, the late Junior (Debbie) Walker, Gary Walker, Robert (Sue) Walker and the late Timothy (Tina) Walker; also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester; visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m.; memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation; Please call the funeral home for directions due to construction…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • WANDS CHARLES JR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Age 84, of Romulus, passed August 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Dolores M. (Kennedy) Wands. Dear father of Gary T. and Dennis J. (Janice) Wands, Catherine (Charles) Hadyniak and Barbara (Raymond) Ryznar. Grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of eight. Half-brother of Dorothy Polcyn. Chuck was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army. Friends may call at Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Rd., Romulus Thursday from 12-8 p.m. Service Friday at 11 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the New Romulus…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walter S. Kmiec

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Walter Stanley Kmiec, 92, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Detroit, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Atria Shorehaven, Sterling Heights. He was born Jan. 7, 1916, in Detroit.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Willard R. "Tuffy" Shaw Sept. 21, 1952-Aug. 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Willard R. "Tuffy" Shaw, age 55, of Monroe, MI passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • William Westrate Jr., 85

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        William Westrate Jr., 85, of Holland, died Sunday Aug. 17, 2008, in Hospice House of Holland. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Cremation has taken place and a memorial visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 E. Ninth St., Holland.  www.lifestorynet.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • William Westrate, 85

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dr. William Westrate Jr, age 85, of Holland, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Hospice House of Holland. Born in Holland, Bill graduated from Holland High School and Hope College. He was also a verteran of hte U.S. Army. He graduated from Wayne State University Medical School and practiced medicine in Holland with his brother, Dr. Warren Westrate, until his retirement in 1975. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Westrate in 2000 and his brother Dr. Warren Westrate. He is survived by his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • ZARACKI STANLEY J

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1-9 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. In state Friday 10 a.m. until his Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Aidan's Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • ZIMMEL BETTY JANE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Friday 2:30-8 p.m. and service Saturday 10 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to Michigan Humane Society or The Salvation Army appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Zeigler, Charles F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. A funeral procession will then proceed from the funeral home to Beechwood Cemetery for the 2 p.m. graveside service. Memorials may be directed to the Penney Retirement Community, Pavilion Expansion Fund, PO Box 555, Penney Farms, FL, 32079. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

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