Thursday, August 21, 2008

Michigan Daily Obituaries 08/21/08

  • ARSLANIAN ANTHONY

    Age 81, passed away Sunday July 13, 2008. Born April 27, 1927. Graduated from Highland Park High School; WWII Veteran. Later in life retired to Las Vegas NV. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, of 51 years. Cherished father of Larry, Mark, Caryl and Darin. Proud grandfather of Susan, Christine, Steven, Leah and Autumn. Beloved brother of Star Sarkissian, Ralph Arslanian and the late Ara Arslanian along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held August 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m.…

    • 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.

      • Ann Marie Bourgeois

        Ann Marie Bourgeois, 78, of Manitou Beach passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at The Toledo Hospital. She was born April 23, 1930, to Dwight and Grace (Mohr) Ruppel in Toledo. Ann was a longtime teacher for Washington Local schools until her retirement in 1992. After retirement, she lived at Manitou Beach, where she was a member of St. Mary on the Lake Catholic Church, and loved her garden, pontoon boat, wave runner, and family gatherings at the lake. She spent the last two winters in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.…

        • BAZNER HERMAN C

          • BERRY ELIZABETH

            Friday 3 p.m. until time of service 7 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the family would be appreciated. Share your memories at: www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

            • BIXMAN BEATRICE M

              • BOYKANSKY IRA

                Loving brother of Dr. Stanley (Sandra) Boykansky and Elaine (Dr. Jack) Kaufman. Also survived by loving nieces, and nephews, Dr. Michael (Rhonda) Kaufman, Drs. Brenda (Samir) Zureick, Steven (Nancy) Kaufman, Cheryl (Milton) Kovinsky, Laura (Mark) Rosen and Julie (Jeff) Hoskow. Also survived by great nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 12 noon at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 248-543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery.

                • BRYS MARJORIE CLARA

                  Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Rd., Dearborn, MI. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. at Fair Haven Assembly of God, 876 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127. Obituary/Guestbook at

                  • BURGER RAYMOND M

                    Age 87, August 19, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Opal, and companion to Mary Livingston. Dear father of Juanita Phillips and John (Julie), preceded in death also by children, Marie, Bonnie, Linda, Maxine, and David. Dearest grandfather and great-grandfather of several, and great-great-grandfather of two. Family will receive friends Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday.…

                    • Barbara Den Herder, 80

                      Barbara Den Herder, 80, of Zeeland, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. A memorial service is 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Second Reformed Church, 225 East Central Ave., Zeeland. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Arrangements by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. www.yntemafh.com.

                      • Bousum, Shirley Jayne (Smith, Sanborn, Breeze)

                        PETOSKEY ? Shirley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Petoskey following a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 4, 1940, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Kenneth LeRoy and Elizabeth Ann (Emswiler) Smith. Shirley lived in the Lansing area for 35 years; moved to northern Michigan and lived in Charlevoix, Traverse City and finally Alanson. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and second husband Al Breeze. Shirley attended Michigan State University, then returned to North Central…

                        • CAMPBELL NORMA G

                          at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home 2125 West Twelve Mile Road (two blocks west of Woodward Avenue) in Berkley, 3-8 pm Sunday. Funeral 11:00 a.m.. Monday at the funeral home. Burial Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southeast Fort Lauderdale, Inc., 309 S.E. 18th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316; or to a wildlife preservation or animal care society of your choice. Share your memories at

                          • CARTER MICHAEL J

                            August 17, 2008, age 52. Loving father of Brandon (Tanya) and Nicholas. Dear brother of Patrick, Jerilyn, and the late Jimmy. Son of the late Jerome and Ethel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Former husband of Denise. Memorial Service Sunday 2 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Sunday 12 Noon - 2 p.m. View obituary and share memories at

                            • CAZIER GENEVIEVE W

                              Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Rd. (West of Hoover) Warren. Instate Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 17142 Rowe (corner of McNichols) Detroit. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT A MASS BE SAID FOR GENEVIEVE. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com

                              • CIAGLOWSKI RAYMOND E

                                Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. with 7:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at

                                • CULP JOYCE DELORES

                                  Friday, August 22, 2008, 3 - 9 p.m. at the Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48235. (313-272-9000). Funeral Service Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Catholic Church, 5900 McClellan Street, Detroit, MI with Father Singer officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

                                  • CZERWINSKI DAVID

                                    • Cheryl L. Marsee

                                      • 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…

                                        • Corrado, Helen M.

                                          LANSDALE, Pa. ? Helen M. Corrado, 86, a longtime resident of Lansdale, PA, passed away Aug. 17, 2008, in Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale. She was the wife of the late John A. Corrado Sr., who died in 1984.Born and raised in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Phoebe (Durga) Haywood. Mrs. Corrado worked for a number of years at Bell Telephone in Michigan as a supervisor and later, in Lansdale, was employed as a store clerk. She fully encouraged her children and grandchildren and was…

                                          • DAVIDOW SINAIDA

                                            • DEEREN MARY FLORENCE (NEE STIMSON)

                                              On August 18, 2008 quite suddenly. Loving wife of the late Frank (Hap) Deeren. Dearest mother of Cheryl (John) McInerney, Judy Paoletti, Jill (Jack) Davie, and Tracy (Bob) Griswold. Cherished grandmother of Jason Paoletti, Janis (Brad) Moulton, Maureen McInerney and Patrick McInerney. Great grandmother of Hanna Paoletti and Raven Moulton. Mary Florence retired after 25 years at Ford Motor Company and enjoyed extended vacations in her beloved Siesta Key Florida. She maintained a very active social life with…

                                              • DODGE JOSEPH JAMES

                                                Thursday 5 until 9 p.m. and Friday 1 until 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at the Sterling Heights Chapel of E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 3801 18 Mile Rd. (NW corner of 18 and Ryan). Funeral service Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cletus Catholic Church, 26256 Ryan Rd., Warren (south of 11 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

                                                • DYKE WERNER P

                                                  will be Thursday 3-8 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. A Luncheon in honor of Werner's life will be held on Friday, August 22nd, 1 p.m. at the Glacier Club on Campground Road in Washington Township, family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation (248) 433-1011 or your favorite charity. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at…

                                                  • Daryl L. Monday Feb. 24, 1955-Aug. 20, 2008

                                                    Daryl L. Monday, age 53, of Monroe passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Daryl was born on February 24, 1955, in Monroe, Michigan to Gideon and Alice Louise (Butler) Monday.

                                                    • Daryl Monday Aug. 20, 2008

                                                      Daryl Monday, 53, of Monroe died at 5:30 this morning at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by the Allore chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.

                                                      • Dennis Lathrop, 50

                                                        Dennis Lathrop, age 50 of Borculo passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Winfield, and father, Eugene Lathrop. He was employed at Hart and Cooley and served his country in the Army from 1976-1979 and was in the Army Reserves from 1979-1982. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kim; children: Christopher and Jen Shafer of Holland, Jason Lathrop of Borculo, Rodney and Laurie Lathrop of Holland; 2 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Diane and James…

                                                        • Dorothy A. Rucinski Dorothy A. Rucinski Aug. 16, 2008

                                                          Dorothy A. Rucinski, age 75, of Brownstown Township died Aug. 16, 2008, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Frank J. Rucinski. They were married May 2, 1953.

                                                          • Dorothy Jozefiak

                                                            JOZEFIAK, (Schemanski) Dorothy Ann - Age 75, of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Genesys Hospice Care Center, Goodrich. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Thursday, August 21, 2008 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 7563 Mary St., Swartz Creek, Fr. Steven Mattson, celebrant. Burial in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-9PM Wednesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Rd. Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek; and 10AM Thursday until time of mass at church. In lieu of…

                                                            • 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…

                                                              • EKUS LYDIA

                                                                Beloved wife of Seymour Ekus. Dear mother of Bryan (Cindy) Ekus, Jason Ekus and Kevin (Charlyn) Ekus. Dearest sister of Neil (Dawn) Osoff. Loving grandmother of Alix and Miriah. Also sister of Sheila (James) Prenzlauer. Also remembered by many loving family members and friends. SERVICES FRIDAY 1 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000, or visit

                                                                • EVANSKI SHIRLEY

                                                                  Friday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Scripture Service 7:00 p.m. In state Saturday 11:30 a.m. until Noon Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Grosse Pointe - Harper Woods Association of Retarded Citizens, PO Box 36160, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236, or the Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit 48207.

                                                                  • 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…

                                                                    • Elnorah "Ellie" Ann Kabchef March 14, 1923- Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                      Elnorah quot;Ellie quot; Ann Kabchef, age 85 years, of Bedford Twp, MI died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Windhaven Elderly Care Center, Temperance, MI.

                                                                      • Evelyn E. Olger

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

                                                                        • Evelyn Sonner

                                                                          ANGOLA, Ind. — Evelyn Sonner, 81, of Angola, Ind.,  died Tuesday, Aug.19, 2008 at the Lakeland Nursing Center, Angola, Ind. She was born Feb. 25, 1927 in Peru, Indiana to Ervin and Bernice (Leland) Sonner.                  There is no visitation scheduled. A graveside funeral service will be held at noon,  Friday,  Aug. 22, 2008 at the South Scott Cemetery, Angola,Ind. with the Rev. Norm Fuller officiating. Burial will be in the South Scott Cemetery –Angola, Ind. Condolences may be…

                                                                          • Flora A. Kage

                                                                            Flora A. Kage, 89, of Shelby Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at her home. She was born June 3, 1919, in Utica., Lester E. Krause, 95, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Port Huron. He was born Aug. 29, 1912, in Detroit.

                                                                            • Forrest A. Lewis

                                                                              Forrest A. Lewis, age 33, of Cement City passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at The Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Funeral services are pending at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison.

                                                                              • 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.…

                                                                                • Fred Collins Aug. 20, 2008

                                                                                  Fred Collins, 62, of Pikeville, N.C., formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday morning. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home.

                                                                                  • GARBATY PETER

                                                                                    • GIRRBACH PEARL C

                                                                                      Born December 28, 1921. Died peacefully on August 20, 2008 with her loving family in attendance. Beloved wife of the late Ray L. Girrbach. Loving mother of Janice (Ron) Watt, Edward (Phyllis) and Dennis (Denise). Dearest grandmother of nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Memorial services at Our Lady of Lourdes in River Rouge, Saturday August 23. Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Mass at 11 a.m.

                                                                                      • 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 Duane Stockford

                                                                                            PETERSBURG, Va. — Sergeant Major Gary Duane Stockford, Michigan Army National Guard, Coldwater, died tragically 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…

                                                                                            • 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…

                                                                                                • Gerald Crabill

                                                                                                  COLDWATER — Gerald  Crabill, 55, lost his courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at the Community Health Center of Branch County.  He was born Sept. 22, 1952, in Coldwater to Grover and Shirley (Knight) Crabill.  On Nov. 11, 1978, Gerald married his best friend and forever soul mate, Debora S. Holt, at the Kinderhook Congregational Church surrounded by family and friends and she survives. Gerald loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, ice fishing and camping.  He also enjoyed…

                                                                                                  • 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,…

                                                                                                    • Gustafson-Horvath, Margaret "Maggie"

                                                                                                      MARGARET "MAGGIE" GUSTAFSON-HORVATH, 62, of Fife Lake, died Aug. 19, 2008, at Munson Hospice House.A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. at Fife Lake United Methodist Church. A complete obituary will be in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being served by Reynolds-Johnkoff Funeral Home, Traverse City.

                                                                                                      • HALL JOHN A

                                                                                                        "BUD" August 19, 2008. Dearest husband of Joan M. Dear brother of William, Donald (Annette) and the late Mary Ellen Young and his twin brother Robert. Family will receive friends Thursday and Friday 2-9 p.m. at Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd.( 3 Blks East of VanDyke) Utica with a Rosary Service Friday at 7 p.m. In state Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Rd. (btwn. Van Dyke and M-59) Utica at 9:30 am until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Burial at…

                                                                                                        • 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…

                                                                                                          • HAWLEY THOMAS L

                                                                                                            • IAGULLI JANET

                                                                                                              begins at Church 11 a.m. Memorial tributes to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr., Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923. View obituary and share memories at

                                                                                                              • James H. Selig Jr.

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

                                                                                                                • Jay Hofferber

                                                                                                                  Jay Hofferber, 51, of Chesterfield Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Firelands Medical Regional Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born Aug. 27, 1956, in Mount Clemens.

                                                                                                                  • Jennie L. Schankowski

                                                                                                                    • John A. Aspden Jr. Aug. 17, 2008

                                                                                                                      Aspden, John A. Jr., age 19, of Newport died August 17, 2008. Beloved son of John A. Sr. and Christine Aspden. Dearest grandson of James Aspden, Louise Carnovale and Robert Herron.

                                                                                                                      • John A. Hall

                                                                                                                        John A. "Bud" Hall, 79, a resident of the Utica area for 47 years, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. He was born Aug. 19, 1929, in Detroit.

                                                                                                                        • Joseph J. Dodge

                                                                                                                          Joseph James Dodge died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008.

                                                                                                                          • KALEBABA ALVERETTA

                                                                                                                            Friday, 2-4 and 6-9 pm. At O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. A celebration of her life will be conducted on Saturday 11 am at the funeral home. Online sympathy messages:

                                                                                                                            • KOZLOWSKI SEAN JAMES

                                                                                                                              at church begins 9 a.m. Memorial Tributes to the family. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

                                                                                                                              • 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.

                                                                                                                                • KRAUSE LESTER E

                                                                                                                                  will be Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at

                                                                                                                                  • 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. 

                                                                                                                                          • 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.

                                                                                                                                              • Linda Brinkmeier Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                                                                                                Linda Brinkmeier, 69, of South Rockwood died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Arrangements by the Ford chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Rockwood.

                                                                                                                                                • Linda Lee Brinkmeier Sept. 10, 1938- Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                                                                                                  Linda Lee Brinkmeier, age 69, of South Rockwood died August 19, 2008, at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.

                                                                                                                                                  • Loarn LaMar ‘Bozo’ Forrester

                                                                                                                                                    Loarn LaMar “Bozo” Forrester, age 85, of Tecumseh passed away Aug. 18, 2008, at Herrick Medical Center. LaMar was born June 15, 1923, in Kenderhook, Mich., the son of John Gilbert and Jennie (Forker) Forrester. On June 28, 1944, he married Elaine Ehlinger in Napoleon, Ohio. She survives. LaMar retired from Tecumseh Products after 40 years of service where he was known as “Bozo” due to his fun personality. During World War II he served his country in the United States Navy as a gunnermate. La Mar was…

                                                                                                                                                    • Louise E. Gladstone

                                                                                                                                                      Louise  E.  Gladstone, age 89, of Coldwater, Mich., died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater   The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday preceded by the eulogy at 6:45 p.m.  Prayers before Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kolcz Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev.…

                                                                                                                                                      • Lourdes Gonzales Fernandez Feb. 3, 1920-Aug. 18, 2008

                                                                                                                                                        Lourdes Gonzales Fernandez, age 88, of Carleton died in Monroe on August 18, 2008. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel on Thursday, August 21, 2008, from 1 to 8 PM.

                                                                                                                                                        • Luella Doris Lampshire March 23, 1932-Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                                                                                                          Luella Doris Lampshire, age 76, of Taylor died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI.

                                                                                                                                                          • Lydia Perez Weber, 92

                                                                                                                                                            Mrs. Lydia Perez Weber, age 92, resident of Taylor Hall of Pennybyrn at Maryfield, NC, died August 17, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Weber was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 14, 1915 to Jesu and Maria Ortiz Perez.  She attended the Parson's School of Design in New York and had been employed with Wyeth Pharmaceutical Company.  Mrs. Weber had previously been a resident of Zeeland, Michigan prior to moving to High Point in 1999.  Mrs. Weber attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church…

                                                                                                                                                            • MARA ROBERT

                                                                                                                                                              August 20, 2008, age 72. Beloved husband of Peggy. Loving father of Robert Mara, Monica (Matt) Hull, Kathleen (John) Erb, Marilyn (Robert) Bilotti and Sandy (Paul) Crociata. Devoted grandfather of Matt, Katie, Tyler, Nick, Claire and Julian. Dear brother of Janet (Chuck) Azzopardi and cousin Peggi Wirth. A Memorial Mass will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills. www.mccabefuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                                                              • MARSEE CHERYL LEE

                                                                                                                                                                at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8½ Mile Rd. Friday from 1:00 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share your special thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com

                                                                                                                                                                • MAZUR JOHN

                                                                                                                                                                  • 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 Hintz

                                                                                                                                                                      Margaret Hintz, age 83, of Tecumseh died Aug. 21, 2008. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Marie Logan

                                                                                                                                                                        Marie Logan, 81, of Adrian, formerly of Deerfield, Mich., passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Whispering Pines in Adrian. Marie was born on Aug. 12, 1927, in Deerfield, Mich., to Eugene and Lillian (Long) McCarty. On Nov. 29, 1946, she married Virgil O. “Doc” Logan. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2001. In her earlier years, Marie and her husband, Doc, managed the Texaco Gas Station in Blissfield and she was part-owner in Logan Stables with her son and husband for 15 years. Later on,…

                                                                                                                                                                        • 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…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Matthew Paul Mackens Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                              Matthew Paul Mackens, 41, of Gibraltar died at 3:41 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn. Arrangements by the Allore chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Matthew Paul Mackens June 28, 1967-Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                Matthew Paul Mackens, age 41, of Gibraltar died August 19, 2008, at Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Metta V. Surprenant

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Minnie Ellen Hicks Sept. 20, 1920- Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                    Minnie Ellen Hicks, age 87, of Monroe died August 19, 2008, at Mercy Memorial Nursing Care Center.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Minnie Hicks Aug. 19, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                      Minnie Hicks, 87, of Monroe died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Arrangements by the Allore chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • NEAL PHYLLIS JEANNE

                                                                                                                                                                                        Age 73, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods, August 19, 2008. Loving wife of the late David. Dear mother of Pamela Neal (Donald Suter), Christopher (Kristen Quarton) Neal and David (Janet Pike) Neal. Grandmother of William and Samuel Suter, Collin, Peyton, Anna, Emily, Andrew and Samuel Neal. Sister of the late Ruth Moore. Phyllis was a graduate of Michigan State Class of 1957, held various advertising positions at JL Hudson, the Grosse Pointe News and the Oakland Press, and was a member and…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • ONCZA MONTE DOUGLAS

                                                                                                                                                                                          Monte left this world suddenly, from his Whitmore Lake home, in his favorite chair, on August 12, 2008. He had fought valiantly against declining health. Born in Detroit, MI on February 1, 1951, to Monte and Elinor Oncza. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Elinor and Monte, sister Linda, and brother Ron. Survivors include a brother, Randy Oncza, sister Judy Wheeler and four nieces and two nephews. Monte always loved a party, and with that in mind, friends and family are invited to share…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • PACK MAURICE

                                                                                                                                                                                            "WENDELL" age 80 of Brooklyn passed away at home August 20, 2008 under the loving care of his family and hospice. He was born November 7, 1927 in Ripplemead, VA the son of Alonzo and Mabel (Echols) Pack. Wendell married Lorraine Hudson on January 10, 1953 in Angola, IN. In Wendell's honor, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society or Allegiance Home Health Care & Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. A celebration of life…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • PALDAN EVELYN ROSE

                                                                                                                                                                                              "EVY" Passed away peacefully, in the company of her family, on August 15, 2008 after a brief illness. A 10-12 visitation is planned at O'Brian/ Sullivan Funeral Home in Novi, MI at 41555 Grand River Ave on Friday August 22, 2008. A luncheon for family and friends will be provided immediately after the visitation; a 2:00 chapel service and internment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • POLHAMUS HAROLD W

                                                                                                                                                                                                Friday 2-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7:30 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. ahpeters.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                • PRZYBOJEWSKI MATYLDA

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian . Funeral Saturday in state 9:30 a.m. at Our Savior of Golgatha Church until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Detroit Memorial Park West.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Peckham, Delmar Dee "Del"

                                                                                                                                                                                                      DELMAR DEE "DEL" PECKHAM, 77, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Munson Medical Center.A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City, with visitation one hour prior. Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City is handling the arrangements. A full obituary will be in the next edition of the Record-Eagle.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 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


                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Phyllis M. Smalley

                                                                                                                                                                                                        COLON — Phyllis M. Smalley, age 71, of Blossom Lake, Colon, passed away peacefully at home  Wednesday, 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 to 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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pickle, Ronald G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          TRAVERSE CITY ? Ronald Gene Pickle "Ron", 52, of Mesick passed away tragically on Aug. 11, 2008, at Munson Medical Center.Ron was born at home on June 22, 1956, in Sweet Home, Ore., to R.L. and Ursula Pickle. On Aug. 8, 1979, Ron entered into marriage with the former Laura "Sue" Decker after they met during their service in the United States Army. From a young age Ron had a passion for music. He was able to sit and play the piano but his true love was for the guitar and for southern rock…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • QUINN BARRY MICHAEL

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Passed away over the weekend of August 15th. Barry was born on April 24, 1957 in Grosse Pointe. He graduated from Grosse Pointe South High School and attended Ohio State University. After working in several accounting positions with various Detroit area companies, he established his own tax and accounting practice serving individuals and small business clients on Detroit's East Side. When Barry wasn't "Quinn the Tax Man", he enjoyed golf, hunting in Northern Michigan, and always the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • RANDALL LILLIAN C

                                                                                                                                                                                                              August 16, 2008, age 90. Formerly of Clearwater, FL. Beloved husband of the late Richard R. Loving mother of Jack, Michael and the late Gary R. Cronk. Devoted grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of four. A memorial service will be held at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens on Saturday, August 23 at 11:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Lillian's name to Michigan Humane Society.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • REIMAN CATHERINE M

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Friday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Friday 6:30 p.m. In state Saturday 10 a.m. at SS John and Paul Church, 7777 W. 28 Mile Rd. until Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment White Chapel. Donations to the D.A.V. or V.F.W. are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Raymond E. Ciaglowski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Raymond E. "Dr C." Ciaglowski, 62, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Raymond, Sandra Marie "Sandy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at the Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City, and continuing at 5:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, where a 7 p.m. funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Mike Wolf.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Richard Lee Beazley, Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Richard L. Beazley, Jr., our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and brother, was taken much too soon on Aug. 16, 2008, in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Dick was born on June 19, 1942, in Baltimore, Md. He married Judith M. Dillon on Aug. 21, 1964, and she survives him. Dick was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served his country with the U.S. Army. On Jan. 1, 1997, he retired from Ford Motor Company as a Maintenance Supervisor in Saline, Mich., after 30 years of service. Retirement for Dick meant helping people…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Robert S. Duhan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Robert S. Duhan, age 79, of Tecumseh, died suddenly Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Toledo Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1929, in Paw Paw, Mich., the son of Joseph and Anna (Ziewacz) Duhan. On June 2, 1956, he married Lois Hoard.  Robert was a resident of Tecumseh for 41 years. He received his Bachelor Degree from Western Michigan University where he participated in football and track. He received his Master’s Degree from University of Michigan and his Specialist Degree from Michigan State University. He…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rolland ‘Otis’ Boring

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rolland “Otis” Boring of Adrian passed away at Bixby Medical Center on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at the age of 65. He was born June 6, 1943, to James “Leon” and Helen J. (Six) Boring in Indianapolis, Ind. On Jan. 26, 1965, he married Penelope Sue Head. They settled in Adrian and raised seven children, his most proud accomplishment. Otis spent his entire life in the harness horse business. He was a trainer, driver, equipment salesman, and ended his career as the identifier at Toledo Raceway Park. He…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Roy D. Duvall Roy D. Duvall Aug. 15, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Roy D. Duvall, age 84, passed away with family by his side at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living in St. Petersburg, Fl. on Friday, August 15th. He was a native of Toledo, Ohio and a resident of Cocoa, Fl. for 27 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ruth M. Kwiatkowski Aug. 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ruth M. Kwiatkowski, 78, of Toledo, formerly of Lambertville, died this morning. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • SCHAMBERS MOLLY DIANE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    80, died July 24, 2008. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan, she worked as a licensed practical nurse at Eloise and Wayne County General hospitals. She married, established a home, and raised her family in Westland, Michigan, until retiring to Anna Maria, Florida, in 1992. Molly is survived by her daughter Tina Bauer and son-in-law Craig Bauer of Rochester, Michigan. She is predeceased by her husband William Schambers, daughter Dawn Diane Schambers, mother and father Mary and William Phillips. A memorial service…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • SHERMAN PAUL WILLIAM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      61, of Berkley and Lake City, MI, died August 10th at his cottage on Lake Missaukee. Beloved father of Deborah Sherman and Susan (Reed) Miner. Loving Grandfather of Jack and Luke Sargent and Maxwell Jones Miner. Retired from IBM after over 30 years of dedicated service. Memorial Service at 11 am on Saturday, August 23rd at Greenfield Christian Church, 2260 Greenfield Road, Berkley, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michigan Humane Society, where Paul donated his time and gave his love.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • SHIAPPACASSE SR MARY HELENE R S M

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Friday 2-8 p.m. Prayer service Friday at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:30 a.m. at McAuley Center Chapel. Arrangements by McCabe Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • SIKORSKI AMELIA C

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday 5-9 pm and Friday 2-9 pm at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common (12 1/2 Mile). In state Saturday 9:30 am until time of Mass 10:00 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • SIMON MYRON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature of U.C. Irvine and formerly of the University of Michigan/Dearborn. Beloved husband of Judith Simon. Dear father of Paul (Susan) Simon and Sarah (Ross) Mack. Devoted grandfather of Ethan and Kirsten Mack and Molly Simon. Cherished brother of Barbara (the late Phil) Hollander, Miriam (Jack) Waren, Sidney (Mariette) Simon and the late William Simon. He is also survived by his family in Hungary including his mother-in-law Elizabeth and brothers-in-law,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • STEELE PAUL W

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5 p.m. until time of service. Please share memories at www.temrowski.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 J.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Staff Sgt. Kristopher Dan Rodgers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Staff Sgt. Kristopher Dan Rodgers, age 29, of Burr Oak, Mich., 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., the son of Danny and Kathryn (Smith) Rodgers. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Ind., with the Class of 1998. Kristopher had resided in Howe, Ind., most of his life. On Oct. 2, 1999, he married Selina Schroeder in Three Rivers, Mich. He served…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sylvester Goltowski July 21, 1927-Aug. 18, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sylvester Goltowski, 81, of Newport,, MI entered into the presence of the Lord Monday, August 18, 2008. Sylvester was born July 21, 1927, in Detroit, MI.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • TACCONELLI PHYLLIS (NEE GINETZ)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Edmund Church 14025 E. 12 Mile Rd. (Warren) Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com

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