| Adrienne Musser, age 92, of Sturgis, Mich., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village. She was born Nov. 25, 1915, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Floyd and Belva (Poorman) Rose. Adrienne lived in San Bernadino, Calif., for 45 years and resided in England while her husband, Nevin was stationed there while serving in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. She moved back to Sturgis in November of 2005. She was a housewife, worked as a nurses aide, did… Albert Van Der Hulst, 90, of Holland, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Services are 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Montello Park Church, 609 W. 20th St. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. www.lakeshorememorial.com Amy Derieg Boehms, 41, of Lapeer (formerly of Holland, Mich.) passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was born November 3, 1966, in Glendale, Calif. to John T. and Ina Ruth (Whitlock) Derieg. A devoted and loving mother to her son, Joseph, Amy was beloved by her family and friends. She loved her “Michigan home” in Holland, and the wonders of Lake Michigan. While she enjoyed boating, fishing, and the beaches of west Michigan her true passion was working with special needs children and the law. In… . . . Detailed View Anita E. Leute, 90, passed away Sept. 5, 2008, at Namaste’ Alzheimer Care Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Anita was born in Blue Mound, Kan., on March 9, 1918. She moved to Adrian, Mich., as a child. She married George Leute on Sept. 18, 1937. He preceded her in death. After many years in Adrian, Anita moved to Florida. She remained in Florida about 20 years before moving to Colorado. She was preceded in death not only by her husband, George, but also by her parents and two sisters, Maude Spiegel and… Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. Arthur W. Parran Sr. Dec. 28, 1920-Sept. 6, 2008 Arthur W. Parran Sr., 87, of Erie passed away Saturday night, September 6, 2008, in his home. Born December 28, 1920, he was the son of William and Marie (Scheich) Parran. He married Vivien Miller February 20, 1943. Monday 2-9 p.m. Online guestbook at Tuesday 2:30-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to Michigan Parkinson Foundation appreciated. Share your memories at Barbara R. Sarniak, aged 55, formerly of Lowell, passed away on September 1, 2008. Please see Tuesday's Press for full obituary. Barnes, William B., 69, retired General Motors Corp. employee, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. today at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. Beatrice Benmark passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. Beatty, Thomas F. "Tom", 43, Demmer Corp. electrician, died Friday as the result of an accident. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Tiffany Funeral Home. IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Benjamin Pusakulich, 83, of Ironwood, formerly of Wakefield and Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee. Rodgers, Benjamin R. Chelsea, MI Age 22, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 due to injuries from an automobile accident. He was born August 10, 1986, the son of Doug and Sue Rodgers. A full obituary will be available at www.ColeFuneralChapel.com and will be published in tomorrow's paper. Berry, Willie, 53, retired Department of Corrections instructor, died Friday. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Betty J. Adams, age 84, of Traverse City, formerly of Addison, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Pavillions Nursing Home in Traverse City. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, where visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Daily Telegram. MILLERSBURG - Betty V. Domke, age 77, of Ocqueoc, Mich., passed away on Sudnay, Sept. 7, 2008 at Golden Beach Manor in Millersburg. Brian Michael Albright Sept. 25, 1989-Aug. 23, 2008 Brian Michael Albright, age 18 of Lincoln, Park formerly of Maybee, died August 23, 2008. Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary. Please share memories at www.temrowski.com CHABOT, MARGARET J.; age 92; passed away on September 2, 2008; of Commerce Twp. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Chabot, for over 62 years; loving mother to her loving and faithful daughter Linda J. Chabot, her road trip and drinking buddy Carole (Bud) Mielke, and her baby and close pal forever The Honorable Judge Rae Lee (Lawrence) Chabot-Campbell; cherished grandmother of Bryan (Debra) Mielke; dear great grandmother of two angels Dana Mielke and Lexi Mielke. Arrangements entrusted to the Elton Black… Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common (12½ Mile). In state Thursday 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 581 E. Fourteen Mile, Clawson, Michigan. Please share memories at 66 passed September 5. Survived by husband Jonathan, two children, two granddaughters; several brothers and sisters; and mother Annie Bell Daniels. Services will be September 13 at People's Miss. Baptist Church. Family Hour begins 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Cole's Funeral Home, Detroit. Thompson, Carl "Ed" Birch Run, Michigan Passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 at his residence at the age of 46 years. A complete obituary will be published in Sunday's edition of The Saginaw News. The funeral service will take place 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008 at W.L. Case & Co. Funeral Home, 5700 Dixie Highway. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the services. Those planning an… CHARLEVOIX, Mich. -- Carlton M. Richmond, 94, of Charlevoix, formerly of Newberry and Kalkaska, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Carol Aalderink, age 58 of Holland passed away Sunday, September 07, 2008 at the Hospice House of Holland following a lingering illness and is now with her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her husband Don and children, Christopher and Patsy Aalderink of Holland, Chad and Lylania Aalderink of Fennville; step children, Kevin and Connie Aalderink of Allendale, Kendall and Robin Aalderink of Holland, Kerri and Kevin Heerspink of Holland; 11 Grandchildren; 2 brothers, several brothers and sisters in law,… Caroline “Carrie” E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. . . . Detailed View ONAWAY - Carrie B. Parris Alexander, age 61 of Onaway, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at home. Charles E. Wilson, 63, of Adrian passed away Sept. 6, 2008. Funeral Service, 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation, Thursday, from 3 to 8 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Daily Telegram. Charles Robert Page, Holt, Born September 4, 1944 in Lansing, MI the son of Robert and Geneva (Cammack) Page, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the age of 64., Charles was a 1963 graduate of Lansing Eastern, worked for the U.S. Post Office for 31 years and was an avid hunter., Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Mary Page; daughter, Jolene (Todd) Jones of Holt; son, Si (Laura) Page of California; and grandchildren, Tabitha, Joshua, and Kristi Jones and Ashleigh and Avery Page. Mr. Page was… Chwastek, Klara, 84, retired Alma Schools and Alma College swim instructor, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel. Clinton A. ?Bud? Peckham, age 73, of rural Orleans, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 4, 2008 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. ELK RAPIDS ? Barbara C. "Barb" Coburn, 83, of Elk Rapids, died Sept. 6, 2008.Barbara was born in Highland Park to Beverly (Josephine) Cary. She graduated from Shatford High School, a private boarding school in Virginia, and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama. She also received her teaching certificate and worked her career as a teacher for many years. Barb loved the Tigers and Red Wings and was an avid quilter, amongst many other sewing talents. She… Craig C., Cartwright, Eaton Rapids, Age 49, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Craig was born on June 20, 1959, Father's Day, the first son of Charles and Betty Cartwright of Eaton Rapids, MI., Craig will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Peggy (Strang), son Steven Strang, 23, of Chicago, IL, and daughter Mindy, 17. Craig also leaves behind his parents; his sisters, Cynthia (Andy Curtin) of N. Yarmouth, ME, and Lori Maxey (Eric) of Grand Rapids, MI;… will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, 11 a.m. from the Berry Funeral Home in Shepherd with interment in Salt River Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. with family resent from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be given to Habitat for Humanity. will be 2 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home , 368 Mentor Avenue (opposite Lake Erie College), Painseville, Ohio. Interment will be in Perry Cemetery, Perry, Ohio. Family suggests memorial contributions to Salvation Army, 69 Pearl Street, Painseville, Ohio 44077. Online condolences, memorial contributions and information at www.johnsonfuneralservices.net Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of 10 a.m. Mass at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 S. Nunneley (S. of Metro Pkwy, E. of Groesbeck). Interment, Christian Memorial Cultural Center. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society preferred. Pease share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at . . . Detailed View DONALDSON, DONNA M .; of Pontiac; September 5, 2008; age 74. Loving mother of David (Tina) Donaldson of Monroe and the late Kimberly Marie Donaldson; dear sister of the late Lois Ryerson. Mrs. Donaldson was retired from Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 6 p.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home , 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 3 p.m. until time of Service. Interment… DUNNY, DONALD A .; of Waterford; suddenly September 4, 2008; at 44 years of age. Loving father of Allison and Alyssa Dunny; and their mother Shelby; dear fianc of Mekyla Hart. Donald is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2008 11 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 80 S. Lynn Waterford. Fr. H Thomas Kuehnemund will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to a college fund for Allison and Alyssa. Arrangements entrusted to Coats… PETOSKEY, Mich. - Darlene Faye (Morgan) Hart, age 60 of Onaway, passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey, Mich. DeNella Vanden Bosch, 85, of Zeeland, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Services are 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Covenant Presbyterian Chuch, 1015 E. 32nd St., Holland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Delores C. "Del" Fleury, 80, of 210 W. Michigan Ave., Ironwood, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2008, in Ironwood. Dennis James Turner, 71, of Gladwin passed away Sept. 2, 2008 at Central Michigan Hospice in Mt. Pleasant following a short illness. STULL, Donald - Age 81, of Swartz Creek, saw the face of his glorious Savior, Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 4:30 AM. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, September 6, 2008 at New Life Christian Fellowship Church, 2237 E. Reid Road, Grand Blanc, with Pastor Maurice Anderson and Pastor Bob Roberts officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 12:00 PM until time of service Saturday. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to New Life Christian Fellowship Church, ALS… EDWARDS LORETTA L (NEE CETNAROWSKI) Tuesday 1:30-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Wednesday 11 a.m. until time of service 12 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Ferndale. Memorials to MSU Spartan Marching Band or American Diabetes Association appreciated. Share your memories at Eleanor J. Chase, 88, of Warren, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in St. John Macomb Hospital, Warren. She was born Jan. 28, 1920, in Detroit. Elizabeth Ann Pavlovich, 52, of Flint passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Elvira A. Dragish, 91, of 511 E. Houk St., Ironwood, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in Ironwood. LACHINE, Mich. - Eugene "Gene" Benson of Lachine died Thursday, September 4, 2008 at MediLodge of Hillman, following a brief illness. WARREN, Mich. - Eugene Francis Gouin, age 91, a long-time resident of Hazel Park, Mich., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at St. John Macomb Hospital, Warren, Mich. Evelyn C. Tomczak, age 87, of Monroe passed away at 11:55am, Friday, September 5, 2008 at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, Monroe. Evelyn C. Tomczak Sept. 22, 1920-Sept. 5, 2008 Evelyn Clara Tomczak, age 87, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Mercy Memorial Nursing Center, Frenchtown Twp. She had been seriously ill for the past five months. Evelyn Arvella Williams, 83, of Walhalla, died on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Evely... Fletcher, Horace, 87, former Motor Wheel and AIW Union employee, died Saturday. Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. Bauer, Florence C. (Leinberger) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Leinberger passed away early Saturday morning September 6, 2008 at Healthsource in Saginaw Twp., age 89 years. Florence's family will receive friends at the Auburn Chapel of the Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. on Monday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral is being planned for Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church (Mackinaw & Amelith Rds.), Amelith at 11:00 a.m. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's BCT. Cunningham… Florence A. Fee, 97, of Woodbridge Township, passed away Saturday Aug. 30, 2008 at home. She was born March 12, 1911 in Osseo the daughter of Delos and Anna (Sitterly) Frederick. Florence graduated from Osseo High School in 1930 and belonged to the Lickley Corners Baptist Church. She enjoyed leisure time gardening and tatting. In 1936 she married George Fee and he preceded her in death in 2001. Survivors include two sons, Judson (Jeanette) Fee of Rockmart, Ga., and David (Carol) Fee of Hillsdale; two… Frances Eudora Murdock a lifelong resident of Hillsdale passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at Drews Place in Coldwater at the age of 97. She was born June 19, 1911 in Paulding County, Ohio the daughter of Lawrence and Minnie (Burnett) Binkley. She married Charles Carroll Murdock on June 30, 1936 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Earl M. Binkley and W. Emmet Binkley; two sisters, an infant girl and Edna Lucille Binkley; and a… Francis, Marilyn D. "Chick", 79, died Saturday. Services 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dansville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Mason. Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday’s Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com . Fred Richmond, 71, died Aug. 31 at home in Nunica. A memorial service for Fred will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Fruitport Congregati... Frederick G. Walker, 81 of Scottville, passed away Monday, Sept. 1 at Tendercare of Ludington. Fred was a veteran of WWII servi... Age 78. PICKED THE PERFECT DAY TO RETURN TO HIS LORD SEPTEMBER 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father Hiram, mother Elizabeth and brother Frank. He was a current resident of Maggie Valley North Carolina and Palmettto Florida. Graduate of Walled Lake high in 1948. Retired after 31 years from GM where worked as an engineer. BELOVED HUSBAND OF VIRGINIA (nee LORANG), father of the late Steven, Thomas (Lou), Carole, Rodger (Karen) and adopted son John. Wonderful grandfather of Janie, Becca and Isabella.… GEORGE, MARY KATHERINE "KATIE" GEORGE, MARY KATHERINE "KATIE" ; of Sunrise of Clarkston; formerly of Waterford; died September 6, 2008; at 82 years of age; born April 10, 1926 in Wilkesville, Vinton Co., OH. Wife of the late Karl "Mick" George; loving mother of Sandy Graham of Waterford, Beverly (Todd) Baker of Brighton, CO, and Kathy Taylor of Waterford; beloved grandmother of Christine (Stephen) Whitfield of Algonquin, IL, Jennifer Whitfield of Plainfield, IL, Diana (Ron) Delgado of Longmont, CO, Brian (Michelle)… . . . Detailed View Gordon Clair Gallatin, 81, of Alanson, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. He was born in Spencer, Ohio to the late A. H. and Mildred (Robinson) Gallatin. He married Patricia Ann Bayliss on June 30, 1946, in Wellington, Ohio; recently celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary. Gordon had resided in the Indian River/Alanson area for the last 48 years before moving to Midland in August of 2007. He owned and operated the Wellington Cash Market in Wellington, Ohio before moving to… Genevieve Marshall, age 82, of Chelsea passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home. Gertrude A. Timpe, 69, of Gladwin passed away Aug. 31, 2008 at Central Michigan Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. Gabriel, Gladys I. Essexville, Michigan Passed away Friday evening, September 5, 2008 at the Carriage House at the age of 86. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Evangelical Free Church of Bay City. A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition by the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home East. Stapish Cederberg East Gloria E. Bliesath (Trebble) nee Condon, 83, a resident of Clawson for more than 50 years, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital Macomb Center, Warren. She was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Ferndale. Grace I. Brost, 88, of Monroe died at 2:22 p.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe. Arrangements are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. Grace I. Brost June 16, 1920-Sept. 5, 2008 Grace I. Brost, 88, of Monroe died at 2:22 p.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe. Friends may call form 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. H. Ilene Gose, 84, of 15974 Dickinson Road, White Pigeon, Mich., died Sept. 4, 2008 at home following a three-month illness. Ilene was born Oct. 8, 1923 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to Walter and Clotilda Klein. She grew up on the family mint farm in Mendon, Mich., attended Mendon Schools and graduated in 1941. Following graduation, she attended Western Michigan University prior to joining the Navy where she was a WAVE from 1944-1946. On Jan. 18, 1947, she married Darel Gose. Ilene resided in the White… Tuesday September 9, 2-8 p.m. at Gramer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., Clawson. Service Wednesday September 10, 11:00 a.m., also at Gramer Funeral Home, with Pastor Russ Stephens officiating. Final resting place, White Chapel Memorial Cemetery. HENDLEY, SANFORD Dees ; of Orion; went home to be with the Lord September 6, 2008 surrounded by his family; age 83. Preceded in death three years ago by his wife of 62 years, Carrie; father of Sanford Dees Jr. (Sandy) of Davisburg, Jim (Linda) of Waterford, Robert (Vicky) of Lapeer, Charles (Deborah) of Oxford, Carl (Laurie) of Waterford; loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brother of Martha Berdett, Mary Miner, Esther Reed and Wilma Ingram; preceded in death by four brothers… Harold Gene Tuckey, age 78, of Tecumseh died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at his son’s home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. David McKinstry officiating. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com . Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling.,… Henry VanIddekinge, 97, of Jenison, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Services are 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Sunset Manor Chapel, 725 Baldwin, Jenison. Interment in Georgetown Township Cemetery. Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Drive, Grandville and one hour prior to the service Monday, Sept. 8, at Sunset Manor. will take place today, Sept. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Services will be private. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Houghtaling, Henry B. "Hank", 71, retired city firefighter, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. Howard F. Driller Jr., age 96, of Zeeland, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Haven Park Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Helen Driller; father of Howard F. Driller III, Sharon Marier, Edward Driller and Mary Jo Dismang; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A private memorial service is planned. Hugh Richard Gidley, 91, of East Jordan, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. . . . Detailed View at McFarland Foss Funeral Home 5401 Schaefer Road, Dearborn Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with Rosary Service 7 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Clement Catholic Church, 5275 Kenilworth Wednesday 10 a.m. with visiting beginning 9:30. Entombment St. Hedwig Mausoleum. Memorials suggested to Angela Hospice. Ingraham, Kathleen Julia, 92, retired state clerk, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Cathedral. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Ione E. Ennis, age 80, of Adrian died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Lynwood Manor. She was born June 2, 1928, in Berkey, Ohio, to Vernon G. and Zola (O’Haver) Ries. She was married to C. Norman Ennis on June 9, 1966, in Gaylord, Mich. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2006. She owned and operated Swartz’s Restaurant and managed Muirs Restaurant, working in the restaurant business for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, William Ball of Ohio; nine… GILMORE, Irene L. - Age 94, of Flint, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Brian's House in Davison. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint, with Pastor Drew Williams officiating. Burial immediately following at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 PM until time of service Saturday. Those desiring may make contributions to Carriage Town Ministries. Online… IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Irene K. Janoska, 91, of N-11537 Vanderhagen Road, Ironwood Township, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Hurley. . . . Detailed View E. James Hotchkiss, 68, died at home in West Olive on Sept 4, 2008. He was born to Edwin and Flo Hotchkiss on 8/13/1940 in Detroit and grew up in Jackson, MI. He received an Associate Degree from Jackson C.C., BS and MA from Western Michigan University where he met his wife. He taught for 32 years, 27 of them as a fifth grade teacher at Waukazoo Elementary in Holland. He instilled in his students a love of lifelong learning, taking responsibility for their actions, and being your brother's… James M. Wilson, 65, a resident of Berkley for most of his life, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Detroit. Jasper Charles Adams, age 86 years of Hudson, formerly of Evart, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, Mich. Jasper was born on May 26, 1922 in Prattville, the son of Frank and Etta Lena (Bacon) Adams. He married Dorothy Oles on July 13, 1944 in Clayton. She survives. Jasper served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Jasper retired from the Good Year Tire and Rubber Company of Jackson in 1977. He also farmed for many years. Jasper attended the Open Door… Jay Alexander Gustaw, 54, a resident of Mount Clemens for the past 24 years, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. He was born Aug. 12, 1954, in Mount Clemens. Jeanine P. Hobbs, 77, of Fountain, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 1 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. A memorial service will be held Sat... Jerrold “Jerry” Marquart, 71 of Battle Creek, formerly of Quincy passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at his home. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, 703 Capital Avenue, S.W., Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with interment in Congregational Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifespan-Good Samaritan Hospice Care, 166 E. Goodale Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017. BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. -- Joel Fors, 28, of Bruce Crossing, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at his home on the Nara family homestead. John A. Derr, 58, of Mount Clemens, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in his home. He was born in Detroit. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - John Douglas Payne, 89, of Traverse City, Mich., formerly of Cheboygan, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at his Traverse City home. John R. Baer May 6, 1917-Aug. 18, 2008 John R Baer, 91, of Monroe died at 5:15 a.m. Aug. 18 at the VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor. He had been in ill health for six weeks. In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place. John W. Milam, 78, of Ida died Sunday at St. Anne Mercy Hospital, Toledo. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Suttons Bay. Burial will be held at a later date in the Lutheran Cemetery, Suttons Bay. Memorials may be directed to the First Lutheran Church, PO Box 189, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Joseph F. "Joe" Davis, 86, of E-4976 Margaret St., Ironwood Township, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2008, in Ironwood. Joseph F. Ciersezwski Oct. 30, 1928-Sept. 6, 2008 Joseph F. (Joe) Ciersezwski, age 79, died on September 6, 2008 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel on Sunday September 7, 2008 from 1 to 9 PM. Joyce A. Stone July 10, 1935-Sept. 5, 2008 Joyce A. Stone, age 73 of Grosse Ile, MI, died Friday at 2:50 a.m. at Fountain View of Monroe. Julie Ann Boudrie Sept. 7, 2008 Julie Ann Boudrie, 64, of Monroe died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Home. Katherine L. Leister, age 87, of Centreville and formerly of Constantine, passed away Sept. 5,2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born in Constantine on Nov. 7,1920, the daughter of the late Roy and Florence (Raifsnider) Preston. Katherine graduated from Jackson High School in 1939. On July 18,1944 she married Charles L. Leister. He preceded her in death June 12, 1980. Katherine was employed in food service at Constantine High School for 10 years retiring in 1990. She also worked at the… Katherine Lois Leister, age 87, of Sturgis, and formerly of Constantine, passed away Sept. 5, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Arrangements will be announced by the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Kathleen Alesa Evans, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at her home in Harbor Springs. Kathy Lynn Milliman, 43, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sept. 5, 2008, at Sturgis Hospital following a brave, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 11, 1965 in Sturgis, Mich., a daughter to Keith & Joan (Rippey) Milliman. Kathy had resided her whole life in Sturgis. For 11 years she had been employed by SME Plastics in Centreville and her last employment was with Morgan Olson in Sturgis. Kathy enjoyed crossword puzzles, attending concerts, watching television and spending long hours on… In the early evening hours of Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, Kenneth E. Vance of Petoskey, passed away at his home in Springvale Township, at the age of 70. Kerr Stewart, East Lansing, Kerr died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the age of 85. He was born December 17, 1922 in Hadley, MI the son of Hugh and Ella (Kerr) Stewart. He graduated from Lapeer High School in 1941 followed by several years working the family dairy farm in Hadley. He then attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1964., Serving as a public servant for the Parks Division-DNR, State of Michigan for 24 years, Kerr retired in 1988 and enjoyed his retirement by working on the his farm,… Age 76, from Tustin, California, formerly from Detroit, Mackenzie High class 1950. Survived by Quentin Fleming, husband of 55 years, and three children Quentin, Sheldon, Kirsten. Private services. Witte, Larry E., age 66, of Monroe died September 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Diana. Loving father of Veronica (Mark) Slawski, and step-father of August (Christine) Varady, Debra (Michael) Cano and Cynthia Knoch. Laverne W. Coleman, 91, a resident of Fraser for the past 50 years, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Fraser. He was born Jan. 8, 1917, in Milan. Lee Roy Perkins, aged 75, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sept. 1, 2008., Leo D. McMahon, 74, of Beaverton passed away Aug. 31, 2008 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma following a long illness. Leona Lempke, 86, of Brutus, passed away Sept. 5, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. Leroy F. Combs, 89, of LaGrange, Ind., died Sept. 5, 2008 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, where services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange, Ind. VIRGINIA M. LICHT, 79, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Bay Ridge Living Center in Traverse City.Cremation has taken place. Services will be private. A complete obituary will appear in an upcoming edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Visitation for Loretta Brown, 77, of Monroe, who died Thursday, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 today at Rupp Funeral Home. She will lie in state from 4 until services at 5 p.m. today at North Monroe Street Church of God. Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening,… . . . Detailed View Bladecki, Lucile Auburn, Michigan Lucile passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 71 years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and a complete obituary will be announced in Saturday's edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Gephart Funeral Home . . . Detailed View Ludmila “Emily” Myers died at her home in Springvale Township on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Age 91 of Allen Park. September 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Anthony (Dora) and Peter (Brenda). Proud grandfather of Maria, Tony, Sam, Sal and Mary. Great-grandfather of nine. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. in Allen Park where Funeral Services are pending for Wednesday. Online condolences at www.martenson.com Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. In state Wednesday 10:15 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church until time of Service 11 a.m. September 6, 2008. Age 66. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Craig A. (Sara), Mark A. (Marie), and Merrill J. (John) McArdle. Loving son of Jean. Brother of Kay (James) Mikal and William (Nancy). Also survived by six grandchildren. The family has entrusted care and services to L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 734-522-9400. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at . . . Detailed View Mabel A. Wagner, age 88, of Tecumseh died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Herrick Manor with her loving family by her side. She was born March 20, 1920, in Deerfield, Mich., the daughter of Fred and Laura (Bollinger) Fick. She married Terrence Wagner on June 16, 1941, and he preceded her in death on July 24, 1982. Mabel was employed with Ford Motor Company working at both the Rawsonville and Saline plants for over 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was a lifetime member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church and its… BESSEMER, Mich. -- Mabel Margaret Honkala, 95, of Puritan Location, Bessemer, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Ironwood. Margaret Ester Pavelka Dec. 15, 1915-Sept. 4, 2008 Margaret passed away peacefully Thursday, September 4, 2008, in Brownsburg, IN, with her family by her side. She was born December 15, 1915, in New Boston, Michigan, to the late Daniel and Esther Pinter. Margaret Mary Chojnacki of Washington Township died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Mrs. Margaret Rietberg, age 97, widow of Albert Rietberg, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Holland Home - Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition. Zaagman Memorial Chapel Mary Ann Listing, 72, of Scottville, died Sunday, Aug. 17. Mary Ann was born on July 25, 1936 in Gary, Ind. to Peter Frank and An... Mary Ann MacDonald, 74, a Utica resident for 50 years died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She was born Dec. 6, 1933., Leona D. Niedoliwka, a resident of Roseville for 52 years, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in St. John Hospital, Detroit. She was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Hamtramck. Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda’s in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she… Maurice E., Conine, Jr., Springdale, AR, Maurice E. Conine, Jr., 87, formerly of East Lansing, died Friday, September 5, 2008 at his home. He was born June 11, 1921 in Auburn, IN to Maurice E. Conine, Sr. and Cora (Brown) Conine., During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps as an airplane mechanic in the Pacific Theatre. He was a retired plumber and plumbing inspector for the state of Michigan., He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Constance Patricia (Bower), whom he met while she was a… Maxine Waldron age 82, of Sturgis, passed away Sept. 6, 2008, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Maxine was born March 22, 1926, in Sturgis Township, a daughter to the late Hirriam & Lena (Prosser) Carter. On Jan. 16, 1942, she married Edward Waldron in Centreville. He preceded her in death on May 11, 2006. Maxine was a homemaker and also had worked at several area businesses. She loved her family and enjoyed her trips to Florida. She is survived by three sons, Raymond (Kendra)… Meader E. Stevens, age 99 years, of Hillsdale, passed away Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008, in the Hillsdale Community Health Center in Hillsdale. He was born Sept. 29, 1908, in Hudson, the son of Albert and Mary (Meader) Stevens and lived all his life in Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana, moving to Hillsdale in 1952. He was a graduate of Addison High School, Class of 1926 and of Eastern Michigan University in 1930. He married Helen G. Boley on June 3, 1932, in Wheatland Township. She preceded him in death… Melvin R. Matthews, Sr. Dec. 18, 1937-Sept. 4, 2008 Melvin R. Matthews, Sr., 70, of Monroe died at 5:34 a.m. Thursday in his home. He had been in poor health since March. Mitchell, Betty Jane, 80, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Holt-Delhi Chapel. Moriarty, Joseph P., 93, retired John Bean Corp. welder, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Osgood Funeral Homes, St. Johns. Myrna Lane, age 72, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Eickhoff Farrand Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers. NICE, IOLA M .; of Waterford; September 6, 2008; age 86. Beloved wife of Jack Nice for over 67 years; loving mother of Evelyn Kentros of Waterford and Elaine (John) Jasionowicz of Rochester Hills; dear sister of Marquerite Pelkey, Irene Peavey and the late Maynard Hutchinson; beloved grandmother of John (Lisa) Lewis, Denise Garvey, Pamela Jasionowicz and Gary (Catherine) Jasionowicz; great grandmother of Connor, Cassandra, Anthony and Andrea. Mrs. Nice was a member of Central United Methodist Church for… Naomi M. Shotzman, 76, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sept. 4, 2008, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was born Nov. 27, 1931, in Sturgis, a daughter to the late Harvey and Myrtle Irene (Staples) Bupp. Naomi had resided in Sturgis all of her life with the exception of four years when she lived in Arkansas. She retired from Howe Military School in Howe, Ind., following 16 years of employment. She had also been employed as a telephone operator and she enjoyed word puzzles. Naomi… Odie Kelch, 67, of Holland, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. www.notierverleelangeland.com Orlin Ray Wells, 89, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1919, in Adams Township, the son of Howard and Bertha (Lamb) Wells. He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Granger) Wells; one daughter, Susan Wells Goodlock; two grandchildren, Carrie (Gary) Hughes of Jerome and Matthew Dillon of North Adams; two great-grandchildren, Alice and Max Hughes; two step-children, Roberta (Neil) Finegan of Jonesville and Harold (Ruth) Granger of Jackson; 11 step-grandchildren;… Died Thursday, September 4, 2008 in Brownsburg, Indiana. She was born December 15, 1915 in New Boston to Daniel (Esther) Pinter who preceded her in death. She is survived by four children: Harold (Debby) of Virginia, Kathy (Ken) Yohe of IN, Steve of IN., Ella (Larry) Kneessi of VA., nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two brothers: Dan (Clara) Pinter of Milan, Charles (Carolyn) Pinter of Carleton. Preceding her was husband Michael in 1988, a son: Michael II, three sisters: Elizabeth Havasi, Ella… . . . Detailed View Monday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the F.O.P. or to the American Cancer Society. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at Monday 6-9 p.m. & Tuesday 1-8 p.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Paula Jean Knapp Phair, 66, of Muldrow, Okla., passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. She was born Aug. 17, 1942 in Coldwater to Paul Frank Knapp and Cora Harriett Minor Knapp. She was a retired LPN. She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Nicut, Okla., member of the White Buffalo Society and she was a Notary Public in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Cloud officiating. Private entombment will be at Woodlawn… Peter Deane, 72, formerly of Royal Oak, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Lake East Hospital in Painesville, Ohio. He was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Painesville. Phyllis H. Vehmeier, age 81, of Sand Creek died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Tendercare of Adrian. She was born Jan. 20, 1927, in Adrian to Troy A. and Hazel F. (Barhite) Gunter. On July 15, 1950, she married Lewis Vehmeier and he survives. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was an active member of the Sand Creek Community Church. In addition to her husband, Lewis, she is survived by a son, David Vehmeier and his wife, Robin, of Morenci; a… • Phyllis M. Mazur, 83, of Ludington died Sept. 2 in Grand Rapids. Alexander-Rye Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... Polly L. Burke, age 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 2, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born Jan. 15, 1921, in Erie, Pa., a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Elizabeth Paulina (Jull) Fuess. Polly had resided in the Sturgis and White Pigeon area most of her life. She especially loved the over 30 years she lived at Fish Lake in White Pigeon. Her early life was spent in Erie, Pa. On Nov. 27, 1943, she married Harold D. Burke in Arcadia, Fla. He died Nov.… will take place today, Sept. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Hope Lutheran Church in Bellaire. The Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Beloved wife of the late Louis G. Redstone. Dear mother of Daniel (Barbara) Redstone and Eliel (Linda Haley) Redstone. Loving grandmother of Adam, Carly, and Ari Redstone. Dearest sister of Maurice Rosenbaum and Betty Bloom. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. SERVICES TUESDAY, 11 A.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY or visit . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Ragnhild “Ronnie” Jackson, age 79, of Adrian passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. The funeral service for Ronnie will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Linda Farley officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Ronnie may be made to Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Envelopes are available at Wagley… . . . Detailed View Raymond E. Wade, Leslie, Born August 30, 1933 in McKenzie, TN, died September 6, 2008 in Lansing, MI., Raymond was preceded in death by a son, Edward; his parents, Hubert and Lynn Wade; and brother, Willis Wade. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Bettie (Dickson); daughters, Deborah (Johnny) Green, Beverly (Bob) Smith, Rebecca (Steve) Voss; grandchildren, Johnny (Denise) Green, Roxanne (Jason) Juhas, Nick (Amie) Shaffer, Kevin Smith, Jenifer Welch, Kyle Smith, Katlyn Welch;… Rev. Arnold, Hjalmar Nelson, Holt, The Rev. Arnold Hjalmar Nelson, 93, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Lansing., Arnold was born to the Rev. Olof and Anna Dahlquist Nelson in Superior, WI, on January 16, 1915. He graduated from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, in 1939 and was ordained from Augustana Theological Seminary in 1945. He served 13 churches in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Florida. He married Eythol Barr in Ventura, CA, on June 26, 1943. She died in 1995., Arnold moved to Holt in 2007. At… will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at the Jowett Family Funeral Home, Benzonia. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Thomas Shelder officiating. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by the Jowett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Benzonia, where beautiful ceremonies celebrate life. Robert D. 'Robbie' Morse Sept. 26, 1956-Sept. 4, 2008 Robert Morse, 51, of Ann Arbor passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 at the Rupp Funeral Home, 2345 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI, where services will be held at 10 a.m. PALMER, Alaska. -- Robert M. Nellessen, 39, of Palmer, and a former resident of Hurley, Wis., passed away Aug. 9, 2008, in Dillingham. He was born June 4, 1969, in Woodstock, Ill., the son of John and Sue (Haning) Nellessen of Hurley. Rodney E. Sheffield, age 35, of Adrian passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. The funeral service for Rodney will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Wagley Funeral Home with Dr. Oveta Fuller-Caldwell officiating. Friends may visit the family on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Rodney may be made to his family for the benefit of his children. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. Root, Helen Elizabeth, 90, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Lansing. Rosemary F. Agrusa June 5, 1931-Sept. 6, 2008 DUNDEE - Rosemary F. Agrusa, age 77 of Dundee, Michigan passed away at 8:22 AM, Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. She was born in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County, Michigan on June 5, 1931 to Marvin and Rose (Roth) Crawford. Ruby J. Hall, 86, of Fremont, Ind., formerly of Ray, Ind. and Montgomery, Mich., died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 in Fremont, Ind. She was born on Jan. 6, 1922 in Prestonburg, Ky. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 the funeral home with Eugene Wireman, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont. Ruth Mae Wieging Aug. 23, 1923-Sept. 5, 2008 Ruth Mae Wieging, age 85, of Rockwood, died on September 5, 2008 in Trenton, MI. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Saturday September 6, 2008 form 3 to 8 PM and Sunday September 7, 2008 from 12 to 6 PM. Ruth Irene Reidsma died Saturday September 6, 2008 at her home. She was born September 7, 1918, in Holland to Herman and Goldie (Palmer) Mepplink. Ruth graduated fromHope College and earned Masters Degrees in Education, Reading and Library Science from the University of Michigan. She taught school and worked in education for 36 years as an English teacher, Reading Specialist and finally as a Librarian. Most recently she taught at Holland Christian Schools before retiring in 1983. She enjoyed traveling… September 5, 2008. Age 47. Survived by wife Helene; children Randy, Kyle and Jacqueline; parents Bill and Marianne; brothers James and Mark; sisters Michelle and Kimberly; nephew Zakarey; many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends on Sunday and Monday 3pm-9pm at Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Funeral Services on Tuesday, Sept. 9 with viewing at 10:30am until time of Mass 11 am at St. Mary's of the Hills, 2675 John R., Rochester Hills. Memorial tributes… SCRIBNER, HIRAM W .; of Waterford; September 6, 2008; at age 41. Survived by his father Anthony "Buck" Scribner and his mother, Shirley Scribner; his brothers Jeff (Loretta) Paul and Harley Scribner; his sister Angela Scribner; his daughter, Hailey Scribner; and son Andrew Scribner; also survived by two nieces; and numerous nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Hiram was a Veteran of the US Army and then served 6 years in the active reserves. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer while… Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Shapiro. Dear mother of Harriet Israel. Mother-in-law of the late Sidney Israel. Loving grandmother of Marc (Mary Jo) Israel, Daniel (Cyndi) Israel and Bruce (Lisa Pernick) Israel. Proud great-grandmother of Jaclyn, Eric, Adam, Ben, Leah, Jack, Blake, and Evan Israel. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 12 NOON TUESDAY AT TEMPLE BETH EL CEMETERY IN BENTON HARBOR. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. www.irakaufman.com . . . Detailed View Sunday 3-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at Cooper, Saul Ann Arbor, MI Age 80, passed away September 4, 2008 at Arbor Hospice Residence. A full obituary and memorial info will follow soon. Arrangements by Generations FCCM (SW/AW) Scott Alan Starr, (Ret.) USN, 47, of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away Aug. 18, 2008, in his home. Master Chief Starr is a native of Hillsdale. Upon graduation from Hillsdale High School in 1979 and a two-year stint exploring the civilian job market, he entered the U. S. Navy in August 1981 under the Advanced Electronics Field (AEF) program. Upon graduation from Data Systems Technician “A” School and DD/LHA Display Maintenance “C” School, he reported to his first duty station, USS… Shaheen, Mary Louise "Sitto", 77, retired Lansing Sanitary Supply employee, died Friday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Casimir Catholic Church. Arrangements by Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel. THANK YOU ST. JUDE for answering my prayers. H.M. . . . Detailed View Age 66, September 6, 2008. Dear husband of Janice. Loving father of Tom, Lori (Karen), Cindy (Jeff) and proud grandpa of Chase, Megan and Brady. Also survived by brother George (Diane), brother-in-Law Jim (Fran) and dear friends Dennis and Shirley. Memorial gathering Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel) 36100 Five Mile Road (One Mile West of Farmington Road) Wednesday 5-9 p.m. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Angela Hospice preferred. Taylor-VanAcker, Sharon M., 56, retired NuVision Optical district manager, died Sept. 3. Visitation from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. Terri Len Knaggs, 43, of Litchfield passed away Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Atlanta, Mich. She was born Oct. 20, 1964 in Cleburne, Texas and graduated in 1983 from Cleburne High School. She volunteered her time as a member of the Litchfield Zoning Committee and was also active in many activities at the Litchfield Community Schools where her children are students. Survivors include her husband Gerald Knaggs, married Feb. 17, 1995, of Litchfield; two children, Tristan and Taylor Knaggs at home; mother and… VENNER JOAN ELAINE (NEE GRESTY) Age 73, of New Port Ritchey, FL, formerly of Riverview, MI. Mrs. Venner came home with her daughter on July 31st via air ambulance after fighting a courageous battle for life for nine months. As were her wishes, she died in her daughter's arms on September 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Vernon. Devoted mother of Vicki Jo Venner. Adoring grandmother of Meredith (her fiance, Jamie Dubke), Ryan and Marissa. Also survived by her goddaughter, Linda Joan Cody and many friends that had become her family who… Verna Nettleman, 52, of Bronson, died Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. . . . Detailed View NEW LONDON, Wis. -- Viola I. Kangas, 89, a longtime Ironwood, Mich., resident, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, with her family by her side, at St. Joseph Residence in New London. Virginia Faye Handy of Jonesville passed away Aug. 29, 2008 at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 6, 1952 in Jackson the daughter of Lawrence and Hazel (Sackett) Whetstone. She is survived by her husband, of 38 years, Robert Handy; two daughters, Corinna (Steven) Huggett of Marshall and Crystal (Andrew) Taylor of Jonesville; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Betty (Jim) Gamble of Florida and Kristina Matrisch of North Adams and one brother, Daniel Whetstone of… Virginia M. Smith, 79, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born March 1, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Carl and Velma (Brown) Manthey and graduated from Waite High School in Toledo. For nearly 20 years, she had been a bookkeeper for Dana Corporation. She belonged to the SPCA (Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals). Virginia loved ice skating and ice shows, and she also enjoyed reading, traveling, and the music of Elvis Presley. On Sept.… Wednesday 1:30 -9:00 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, with Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday in state 10 a.m. until time of Service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Road, Farmington. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Gerald Catholic Church. . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View WOREL, BARBARA J . GRANNI ; of Clarkston; September 4, 2008; age 73. Dear wife of the late Winfield Worel; loving mother of Vikki (Charlie) Bullock, Eva (Danny) Proctor and Diana Gayle Worel; dear sister of O Neal (Juanita) Hatler, Glen (Linda) Hatler and Sue (Rich) Strechlow; beloved grandmother of Scott (Amy) Stephens, Shea (Ted Tarquinio) Stephens, Kerry (Todd) Bordinat, Kelly Hogan, Ryan Proctor and Justin Proctor; great grandmother of Jaeden, Cole and Scout; also survived by her beloved dog Maverick.… Waligorski, Therese B., 80, formerly of Detroit, died Friday. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Church of the Resurrection. Arrangements by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. William "Doc" Alford Sept. 3, 2008 William quot;Doc quot; Alford, age 62, of Carleton, Michigan, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on September 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Sharyn. Loving father of Kristin (William) Hammar, Susan Alford and Cathleen (Anthony) Kmiotek. • William “Bill” DeBlake, 80, of Big Bay Road, Bear Lake, died Sept. 1. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Bear Lake is in charge of arrangements.... . . . Detailed View MARY ONALEE WOLFGANG, 76, of Frankfort, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Munson Medical Center.A complete obituary will appear in an upcoming edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by the Jowett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Benzonia, where beautiful ceremonies celebrate life. Zeile, Roburta (Gervais), 88, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Martin Luther Chapel, East Lansing. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. |
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