| . . . Detailed View Aime Joseph Roy Sept. 4, 1926-Oct. 3, 2008 Aime Joseph Roy, age 82, of South Rockwood, died October 3, 2008, at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. RUSSELL, Alexander B. - Age 93, of Gaines, formerly of Grand Blanc, died Friday, October 3, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. The family will receive friends from 12 PM until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Genesys Hospice. Mr. Russell was born September 5, 1915 in Gladden, PA, the son of Alexander and Annie (Brodie) Russell.… Alice Edith McBriar, 98, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Lake Ann, Mich. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Alice was born August 15, 1910, in Raisin Township, near Adrian, the second eldest of 12 children, to Charles and Hazel Grace Cutler. Alice left the eighth grade due to the death of her mother to care for her siblings and eventually seek employment. Alice found her true talent was sewing and worked several years in a garment factory. On June 29, 1933, Alice married Ross Bradford in… Alvin L. Miller, age 86, of Britton passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at his home. Services at Cover Funeral Home in Dundee. Call (734) 529-3156 for information. Alvin L. Miller June 2, 1922-Oct. 3, 2008 Alvin L. Miller, age 86 of Britton passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008 at his home. He was born in Dundee, Michigan on June 2, 1922 to Walter and Anna (Waterstradt) Miller. He married Ruth E. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Amy Margaret VanOuwerkerk, the stillborn child of James and Lisa VanOuwerkerk, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in Green Bay. Anna Bell Crummel Sept. 29, 1929 - Oct. 5, 2008 Anna Bell Crummel, 79, of Erie passed away October 5 at 5:00 am in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Claxton, Annette Marie Clinton, MI Age 50. Died Thursday, October 2, 2008. Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 220 Brown St., Clinton, Michigan with Fr. H. Paul Ruddy as celebrant. Burial will be at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Ypsilanti, Michigan. The family will receive friends at Janowiak Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and at the Church on Monday from 9 until time of Mass. Please read her comp[lete obituary and… Annette Marie Claxton, age 50, of Clinton died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. She was born Aug. 24, 1958, the daughter of Harold B. and Marietta (Thibodeau) Ayotte. On Aug. 22, 1986, she married Ervin Ron Claxton at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Detroit and he survives. Annette was an active member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Clinton. She worked in partnership with her husband, Ron, at C.T. Mechanical. She was also a member of the Clinton Child Study Club. Survivors include her husband, Ron; her… . . . Detailed View Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. SCHAEFER, Aura Jeane - Age 73, of Durand, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Owosso. A Memorial Service will be 3PM Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. The family will receive friends 12PM Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice in Aura's memory. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com Monday 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Rd. (btwn. Big Beaver and Wattles Rds.), Troy, 248-689-0700. In state Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until funeral service 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Rd., Troy. Share memories at begins Tuesday at 9:00AM. Memorial Tributes to Special Olympics Michigan/Oakland County, 12900 Hall Road, Suite 390, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. View obituary and share memories at on Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with Services Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren Michigan. Light a candle or share a memory at www.verheyden.org, 1 guest book message Loving husband of Theresa. Dear father of Rosalie Naegle (Gary), Gerald Borgquist, Cynthia Podgorski (Ken), Eric Borgquist (Lynn), Jennifer Aldrich (Chris), Maryann Wessel, and the late Theresa. Also 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brother of Gilbert (Annie), Ronald, Gail Maggi (Stanley), and Gary (Pam). Dear friend of Jean Gibson. Funeral Wednesday 12 noon at A.J. Desmond and Sons (Vasu, Rodgers, and Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (4 blocks S. of 14 Mile, Royal Oak). Interment at White… Bernice Finney, 88, of Bay City, died at home Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. Betty Jean MacIntyre, 81, of Midland, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 17, 2008 at Brittany Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 16, 1927 in Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clayton and Zola (Hudson) Swift. Bruce L. Tomlin, 56, of Lynchburg, Va., died suddenly Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. He was born Dec. 20, 1951, in Bridgeton, N.J., to Janet Terry Tomlin and the late Lester Tomlin. He grew up in Camden, S.C, and was a graduate of Camden High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of South Carolina and was employed with BWXT Technologies in Lynchburg where he was the Senior Principal Engineer. He married Cindy Garmon of Adrian on June 10, 2006. Bruce was an avid golfer and deep… begins at 10:30 a.m. at church. Burial at Acacia Park Cemetery. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Carl Kenneth Lunn Aug. 4, 1932-Sept. 29, 2008 Carl Kenneth Lunn died September 29th, 2008 from complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis and went to see his Heavenly Father. Carl spent his last days at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Born August, 4, 1932 in Payne, OH. Carol Marie (Bewell) Meads died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. 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. Catherine "Cathy" Andre, 56, of Niles, died at Silverbrook Manor on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Cecil Venzke June 7, 1922 - Oct. 5, 2008 Cecil Venzke, 86 yrs, of Petersburg, died Sunday morning at Fountain View of Monroe. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Tuesday from 1-8 P.M. Funeral services will be private, with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Petersburg. Colleen Wogomon, age 82, of Colon, Mich., passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Fairview Living Center in Centreville. Colleen was born Feb. 23, 1926, in Elkhart, Ind., a daughter of the late Clinton and Catherine (Shaw) Kissinger. On October 10, 1943, she married Francis D. Wogomon in Elkhart, Ind., and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1985. Colleen had made her home in Colon since 1983, coming from Elkhart. She was a homemaker, a member of the Colon United Methodist Church and loved to cook and… Consuelo Gonzalez VDA de Salazar, age 91, of Hualahuises, Nuevo Leon, Mexico died on Friday, October 3, 2008 at her home in Holland. She was born in Mexico and came to the Holland area in 1969. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Federico Salazar, a daughter Dolores DeLuna and son Jesus Salazar. She is survived by her sons and daughters: Manuel and Irasema Salazar of Holland, Raul Salazar of Holland, Josefina and Ramiro Martinez of Mexico,… D. Louise Kline, 80, of Mancelona, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9 pm. formerly of Westland, died October 4, 2008 at 89 years of age. Preceded in death by his wife Mary Ruth, his son Joseph Durak Jr. "Butch" and his daughter Cheryl May. Survived by his brother Dr. Gerald (Mary) Durak and many nieces and nephews. Former owner/operator of Joe's Barber Shop in Berkley. Funeral Mass Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m., Lourdes Chapel, 2300 Watkins Lk. Rd, Waterford, 48328. Family will receive friends the hour prior to Mass. Interment following at Holy Sepulchre… Michalak, Daniel D. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Michalak passed away Friday afternoon, October 3, 2008 at Brian's House, age 83 years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and a complete obituary will be announced in a later edition of the paper by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. BLAKELY, Danny Michael - Age 54, of Flint, died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at home. Funeral Services will be 1PM Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Visitation will be 2-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the family. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's paper. BESSEMER, Mich. -- Dante Pricco, 94, of Bessemer, died Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008. David Charles Boodt II, 19, of White Pigeon, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, on Centreville-Constantine Road in Florence Township from injuries sustained in an automobile-pedestrian accident. Relatives and friends may call from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 2-4 p.m. Thursday at the Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon where services are at 4 p.m. Thursday with the Chaplain Dan Lane officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Burial of the cremains and a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.… David Knight Sr., age 73, of Clinton died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home. David V. Raddatz, 53, of Onaway and Petoskey, died on Oct. 4, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. Deborah Kay Yinger of Hillsdale passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born April 4, 1957 in Hillsdale the daughter of Frederick and Rosalie (Winchell) Northrup. She is survived by her husband, William P. Yinger whom she married on Feb. 4, 1979. She is also survived by five children, Greg (Amy) Spahr, June (Brad) Palmer, William Jr. Yinger, Bobby (Tiffany) Yinger and Tommy Yinger all of Hillsdale; seven grandchildren; her mother, Rosalie Northrup;… Delia M. Austin Nov. 28, 1911-Oct. 2, 2008 Delia M. Austin, age 96 of Dundee, passed away at 7:50 PM, Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. Delia M. Austin, 96, of Dundee died Thursday night at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. Dennis S. Taylor, 53, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly following surgery on Friday, Oct. 3. Dennis was a young man who loved to ski in Colorado where he resided from 1974 to 2000. He enthusiastic... . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Donald Gordon Burgess, age 87, of Greenville, passed away Friday Oct. 3, 2008 at his home in Green Acres Retirement Living. . . . Detailed View Dorothy E. Boerner, 95, of Ludington, died Sunday, Oct. 5 at Oakview Medical Facility. Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at St. Simon Catholic Church.... . . . Detailed View Edna H. Septrion, 93, of Cadillac, formerly of Ludington, died Friday, Oct. 3 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was born August 18, 1915 in Wexford County to Leon and Ella (Roberts) Griffes. She mar... Ellis “Elly” Berndt, age 91, of 340 NW 24th Court, Pompano Beach, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Holy Cross Hospital. He was born July 24, 1917, in Tipton, to Charles and Mary Berndt. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1935, and the U.S Navy School of Horology in 1943. He married Belladean “Susie” Baer on Aug. 11, 1940. Surviving are his half sister, Margaret Cady, and his two daughters and their husbands, Sally and Oliver Marcotte of Bloomfield Hills, and Judy and Michael Walls of… SPRING PARK, Minn. -- Elsie Marie Seppa, 90, formerly of Wakefield, Mich., died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in Spring Park. Ermal Thomas Reed, age 95, of Holland, died Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Dimondale Nursing Care Center. She was born in Sewal, Iowa and raised in Corydon, Iowa. Ermal married and raised her family in Riverside, Illinois. After her husband's retirement they moved to Holland, where she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duke Emerson Reed in 1984; sons, Carter Reed in 1986, and Gordon Reed in 1988; and a stepdaughter, Anita Ahrens in 2006. Surviving are… Monday 1-9 p.m. Prayer service Monday 6 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Online guestbook at Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley (2 blks. West of Woodward). Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter, 20300 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076. Share a memory at BERGLAND, Mich. -- Florence M. Freed, 90, of Bergland, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Maple Manor in Ontonagon. 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. Monday 2:00-9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Road (North of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. In state Tuesday 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Michaels Church, 40501 Hayes Rd. (Between 17 and 18 Mile Rd.) Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society honoring Florence's Friends Relay for Life, c/o Elizabeth Boyd, 39458 Ladrone Ct., Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at Services for Gerald P. Buckingham, 68, of Dundee, will be at 6 p.m. this Sunday at Cover Funeral Home in Dundee, not on Oct. 12 as was listed in Friday's obituary. Gerald P. Buckingham Feb. 15, 1940-Oct. 2, 2008 Gerald P. Buckingham, age 68 of Dundee, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008. He became ill at home and was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor where he passed away. age 84 of Rochester Hills. October 3, 2008. Loving husband of the late Gretchen. Dear father of James Jr. (Theresa), Michael (Deborah) Hall, Mary (Michael) Hartner, David, Richard, and Mark Hall. Grandfather of Sara (Ryan), Frank (Brielle), Courtney, Kaytlin, Andy, Whitney, Ryann, Kelsey, Amanda, Maggie, and Mark Jr. Great grandfather of Nykolas and Tyler. Brother of Richard (Mattie), Don (Donna), Floyd (Mary Ann), and the late May Rose Hall. James was a WWII Navy Veteran and a Michigan State Park Ranger… GAYLORD, Mich. - Harietta Trosin, 84, of Wolverine passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at the Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Harley Ray Rhodes, age 77, of Hudson, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. He was born March 10, 1931, in Delta, Ohio, the son of Perry and Della (Hartman) Rhodes. In January of 1960, he married Helen Rush and she preceded him in death in 1995. Harley is survived by three brothers, Bill Osterhout and his wife, Harriet, of Florida, Floyd Osterhout and his wife, Marilyn, of Napoleon, Mich., and Don Eicher of Bowling Green, Ohio; two sisters, Evelyn Langanderfer of Delta, Ohio, and… Harold E. Cupp, age 93, of Colon, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Birch Adult Foster Care Home in Leonidas. Harold was born April 6, 1915, in Colon, a son to the late John & Hattie (Copenhafer) Cupp. Harold graduated from Mendon High School with the Class of 1933. On Oct. 30, 1935, he married Molly C. Moord in Centreville. She preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 2007. Harold had lived in the Mendon and Colon area all his life, where he had farmed. He and Molly had also wintered in Florida… Helen Czubak, age 84, of Holland, died Sunday, October 5, 2008, at her home in Holland. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She moved to Holland in the early 1970's with her husband, Al. Her family includes her husband of 61 years, Albin S. Czubak of Holland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting will be 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at The Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 East 9th Street, Holland, with wake prayers to be held at 3:45 p.m. Burial… 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.,… . . . Detailed View Hulda Marie Lehtomaki, age 93, of Clinton, formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Bortz Health Care of Ypsilanti. She was born May 18, 1915, in Paynesville, Mich., the daughter of Frank and Hilma (Pelkola) Hill. On April 7, 1935, she married Toivo Albert Lehtomaki of Marquette, and he preceded her in death Oct. 17, 1990. Hulda was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Ypsilanti, for many years. In her later years she lived in Clinton, and during that time attended the Clinton United… . . . Detailed View Mrs. Iris Davis, age 75, of Grand Haven, passed away October 5, 2008. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven and worked in the Ottawa County Republican Headquarters in Holland. Survived by her husband, Charles; children, Jennifer (Duke) De Leeuw of West Olive, and Jeffrey (Brenda) Davis of Holland; four grandchildren, Erin, Ian, Cy and Sophia De Leeuw. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church. Friends may meet the family 7-9… Beloved wife of Philip Jacobs. Dear mother Jessica and Leah Jacobs. Devoted step-mother of Josh (Jennifer) Jacobs and Jennifer (Yossi) Haddad. Loving grandmother of Sammy, Nathan, and Sophia Jacobs, Jayden and Jordan Haddad. Dearest daughter-in-law of Corinne and Dr. Alvin Jacobs and Maryanne Sarner. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. SERVICES TODAY, 1:00 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY or visit . . . Detailed View JITIANU THE REV FR HIEROMONK DUMITRU at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 2-6pm followed by Saracusta 7pm at Holy Trinity church. Obituary and condolences at James B. Payne Oct. 13, 1910-Oct. 3, 2008 James B. Payne, 97, of Monroe, died at 8:10 p.m. Friday at Brookdale Senior Living, Monroe, where he had resided since February 2004. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Rev. Jannette J. Skiba of Reading passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at her home. She was born Jan. 13, 1971 in Carson City, Nevada the daughter of Gordy and Mary (Calderwood) Goss. She is survived by her husband, George Skiba whom she married on Nov. 13, 1993. She is also survived by her two sons, Jacob and Robert “Bobby” Skiba; parents, Gordy and Mary Goss of Euclair, Wis.; grandmother, Theresa (Walt) Calderwood; one brother, Jason (Maria) Goss; one sister, Billie-Jo Hazelton all of Euclair, Wis. and… MADISON, Wis. -- Jean Elinor Lewandoski, 89, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2008, at Oakwood West Retirement Community in Madison. Jeanne A. Curtis, 72, of Gladwin passed away Sept. 28, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center�“Gladwin. LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. -- After a short, intense battle with cancer, Joe Slazyk, 77, has begun yet another great adventure. On Oct. 1, 2008, he died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in Minocqua, Wis. John (Jack) Robert Ritzenthaler Jan. 11, 1931-Sept. 30, 2008 Jack left our arms on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 after a courageous ten year battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was our hero. He was born on January 11, 1931. The fourth child and only son of John M. John “Jack” Nankee, 80, of Fountain, died Friday, Oct. 3 at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington. Jack was born on Jan. 15, 1928 in Victory Township to Otto W. and Loretta (Furlong) Nankee, and attend... HURLEY, Wis. -- John R. "Jack" Bertagnoli, 86, of 306 9th Ave. N., Hurley, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 3, 2008, in Hurley. • Joseph A. Krusniak, 92, of Manistee, died Oct. 1. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... • Josephine Oleniczak, 88, of Manistee, died Thursday, Oct. 2. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... Joyce A. Barrett Jan. 30, 1930 - Oct. 5, 2008 Joyce A. Barrett, age 78, of Ida, MI passed away, Sunday, October 5, 2008 in her home. Joyce was born January 30, 1930 in Mayville, MI the daughter of the late Leonard and Lucille (Walker) Mikesell. Juella A. Bolks, age 88, of Holland, died Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Tendercare Nursing Center. She was born September 12, 1920 in Overisel to Raymond and Anna (Hoekje) Maatman and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Juella had been employed as a bookkeeper, rural mail carrier and school bus driver. She married Myron Bolks on February 27, 1941. Juella was a lifelong member of the Dunningville Reformed Church and was a member of Evergreen Commons Senior Center. She is survived by her… Tuesday 2-8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Rosary, at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (between 9-10 Mile Rds., just N of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Memorials suggested to St. Alexander. Kathryn E. Gibson, age 88, of Britton, died on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Arbor Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1920, in Britton, the daughter of John and Minnie (Rendel) Gittus. She was married to Robert Gibson, and he preceded her in death in March 1994. Kate was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church, where she was very active and served as a Sunday School teacher. She was also a life member of Tecumseh O.E.S. #51, where she held many points. Kate was a… Kathryn Gibson, age 88, of Britton died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. Arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Homes. swartzfuneralhomeinc.com , . . . Detailed View Kenneth R. Misner, 61, of Harbor Springs, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. 5-9 p.m. Monday and 2-8 p.m. Tuesday with a panahyda service at 7 p.m. at the Salowich & Stevens Chapel of Professional Mortuary Services, 3833 Livernois Rd. (2 blks. S. of Michigan Ave.) in Detroit. In state 9 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Cathedral, 3810 Gilbert (at Clayton) in Detroit until the funeral service at 10 a.m., 1 guest book message apseyfuneralhome.com , . . . Detailed View Lewis W. C. Renner, age 69, of Adrian, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Herrick Medical Center. Lewis was born March 3, 1939, in Adrian, the son of Louis and Geraldine (Ames) Renner. He graduated from Adrian High School with the class of 1957. On Sept. 20, 1958, Lewis married Irene Cowen in Adrian. Lewis worked for Hadden Tire, Lenawee Tire and Goodyear Tire for several years. For the past 32 years, Lewis, along with his wife and sons, has owned and operated L&I Tire Service. In… Lloyd D. Irish, Jr. of North Adams passed away at his home on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. He was born Aug. 28, 1946 in Gaylord the son of Lloyd, Sr. and Doris (Taylor) Irish. He is survived by his wife, Loise Jean Irish; children, Todd (Trisha) Irish of Hanover, Tim (Tina) Wagner of Somerset and Tom (Brenda) Blair of Horton; step-children, Regina (Niles) Johnston of Jonesville, Barbara (Steve Scott) Holbrook of Jerome, James Holbrook of Hillsdale, Brett (Chelsey) Holbrook of Hillsdale and Aaron Holbrook of… Lois Corrine Hobley, 78, of Jackson, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., beloved mother and sister, went home to be with Jesus Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. She was the beloved daughter of Mary and Denver Carter, born Jan. 10, 1930, in Detroit. Lois is survived by three daughters, Becky (Richard) Yurgel, Bettye Held and Mary (Rick) Buehrle; eight grandchildren, Billy, Richard, Alisha, Matthew, Brianna, Christopher, Richard and Tyler; three great-grandchildren, Shali, Kaitlyn and Logan; sister, Martha Osborne;… Lorraine Boldt, aged 77, of Hudsonville, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008. Services are pending. A complete obituary will be in Monday's Grand Rapids Press. VANDERLAAN-HUDSONVILLE www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net Lorraine (Wabeke) Boldt, aged 77, of Hudsonville, went to be with her Heavenly Father as a result of accidental injuries on Friday, October 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Boldt. She is survived by her children, Cindy and Wim Kruisselbrink, Bonnie and Bob DeRoo, Greg and Barb Boldt, Scott Boldt, Tammi and Jerry Victory. She was a special gramma to Jordan and Lee-Ann Kruisselbrink, Todd and Melissa Kruisselbrink, Kurt Kruisselbrink, Lori and Bob Harrison, Lisa and Brad… 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,… Louise Irene Avery, 92, of Petoskey, died Oct. 5, 2008, at her home. Lucille G. Sivits, of Parchment, Mich., and formerly of White Pigeon, Mich., died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, following an extended illness. She was born on Gourdneck Lake in Vicksburg, Mich., a daughter to Arthur and Florence (Hartman) Tessin. She attended Lake Center and Vicksburg schools and was a Parchment resident coming from White Pigeon where she lived for many years. She lived her early life with her Grandma Lincoln who played an important part in her life. On… . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Magdalene LeVeque, age 88, of Douglas, died Sunday, October 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; and two sons, Victor and Ronnie. Surviving are her caregiver, Alan McPhail; and nephews and nieces. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Chris Steinle officiating. Burial will be in Cadillac Memorial Gardens. Visiting is one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Dykstra… Margaret M. Ahr, age 87, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and formerly of Centreville, Mich., passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at her home following a year long battle with cancer. Margaret was born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., on June 18, 1921, a daughter of Matthew and Eva (Clark) Beedy. Margaret and her second husband, John, lived in Centreville from 1958 until 1979, where they raised harness horses. She enjoyed going to casinos and loved gardening, especially the flowers she grew when she lived in Arizona. She was a… BONNER, Marilyn Lou (Keesler) - Age 81, resident of Fenton for nearly 30 years, formally of Flint, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Saturday, October 4, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church of Fenton, 503 S. Leroy St., Fenton with Rev. Larry McMellen officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Linden. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until the time of service at the church. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American… Marjorie June Ballantine, 87, of 1301 Cato Lane, Sturgis, Mich., died Sept. 28, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village, following an extended illness. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private graveside service at a later date. Arrangements are by the Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon. Mark A. Grant lost his fight with cancer on Sept. 20, 2008, at Williamson Medical Center in Tennessee. He was born in Loma Linda, Calif. on Sept. 29, 1962. He was raised in Hillsdale and graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1980. After graduation he moved back to California where he worked for and later purchased Foster’s Appliance. Four years ago he sold the business and moved to Lewisburg, Tenn. and semi-retired. Bored with retirement, he went to work for Marshall County Courthouse as a Deputy Clerk… Marvin A. Navarre Oct. 3, 2008 Marvin A. Navarre, 87, of Monroe died at 2:19 a.m. Friday at the home of his daughter. Marvin A. Navarre May 14, 1921-Oct. 3, 2008 Marvin A. Navarre, 87, of Monroe died at 2:19 a.m. Friday at the home of his loving daughter Janice Jordan. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. . . . Detailed View Mary A. McCammon, 89, of Monroe died at 9:16 p.m. Thursday in the emergency room at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. Mary Belle Withey Died Oct. 1, 2008 Mary Belle Withey, 95, of North Port, Fla., formerly of South Rockwood, died Wednesday at Quality Health Care Center in Nort Port. Arrangements pending with Ford Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Rockwood. Mary McCammon Aug. 1, 1938-Oct. 2, 2008 Mary McCammon, age 89, of Monroe, MI passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Monroe after a short illness. 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… Maxine Lucille Sprank, of Muir, age 90, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008., . . . Detailed View Tuesday 3-8 p.m. Norine E. Gratz, aged 80, of Dorr Twp., passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Parish Rosary will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Visitation Church in New Salem (please meet at church) with Fr. Stephen Rodrigo as Celebrant. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, New Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Visitation Education Fund. Family will greet relatives and friends 6 to… . . . Detailed View Monday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover) Warren. In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Church, 3151 Farnsworth (corner of McDougall) Detroit. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at, Pamela Jo Barnes, 59 of Colon, Mich., died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo following a long illness. She was born in Three Rivers, Mich., on Aug. 7, 1949, a daughter of Joseph and Glenna (Carlin) Happel. Pam graduated from Mendon High School in 1967 and later received a degree in cosmetology from the James Dictor School in California. Pam married Richard Jones of Colon. While they were together she enjoyed drag racing and brought home many trophies. They were… PETERSBURG, Alaska -- Peter David Baron, 44, beloved son of James and Sally Baron, cherished brother to Jeff, Jim, Joe, Judy and Maureen, has left this world. Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8½ Mile. Funeral 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.schultzfuneralhome.com . . . Detailed View Tuesday 3-9 p.m. To view obituary and share a memory with the family, please visit Richard C. “Bob” Welden, 88, of Jonesville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Drews Village Green in Hillsdale. He was born at his parents farm home north of Jonesville on Dec. 20, 1919. He was the son of William and Zella (Borden) Welden. He was married to Joyce L. McKay of Jonesville on June 22, 1941 and were together for over 61 years. They lived on Cranberry Lake Road in one of the Welden family farms. His parents, wife and infant preceded him in death. Mr. Welden graduated from Jonesville… Richard R. Wertenberger, of Osseo, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at his home. He was born May 23, 1918, in Monroe County, Ida Township, Mich., the son of Jesse and Ella Wertenberger. He married Violet Breitner on Sept. 28, 1940, in Summerfield Zion Lutheran Church in Petersburg, Mich. Richard and Violet lived in the Ida Township area until February of 1967 and then they moved to the Osseo area. He is survived by his wife, Violet; one brother, Wayne of Rogers City, Mich.; two granddaughters, Karinya… GAYLORD, Mich. - Robert C. Bunker, 54, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at the Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Mich. Robert Eugene Laurie, 76, of Boyne City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. • Robert Lyle Osborn Sr., 85, of Bear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 2. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... Robert “Roy” Warne, 68, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was the very first baby born in the Hillsdale Community Health Center on Feb. 14, 1940, to Robert H. and Dorothy (Wagner) Warne. He was married May 19, 1973 to Kathleen Mick and she survives in Jonesville. Roy was a graduate of North Adams High School in 1958 and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam era. After college graduation, he plied his trade as a dental… Ronald Wierda, 66, of Holland, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 05, 2008 at Hospice House of Holland. Ron was born October 29, 1941 in Holland, Michigan to William and Evelyn Wierda. He graduated from Holland High School and worked until retirement at GE’s Holland facility. Ron also served in the U.S. Army in the mid 1960’s. He was a lifelong member of Montello Park Christian Reformed Church. Ron was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Rodney Haan, in 1987. Ron is… Ronnie E. Hackett, 76, of Ludington, died Friday, Oct. 3 at Mercy General Health Partners in Muskegon. He was born June 27, 1932 in Ludington. He married June Thorne in 1952 and she preceded him in de... Ronnie Ray Penn, U.S. Navy Retired, passed away peacefully in Las Vegas, Nev., on Sept. 28, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 18, 1941, in Sturgis, Mich. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Carol (Snow) Penn, Las Vegas.; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Vickie Penn, Arlington, Tenn.; son, Monte Snow, Las Vegas; and Monte's fiance, Valerie McClain, Centreville, Mich.; grandchildren, Morgan, Krysti and Michael Patrick Penn, Arlington, Tenn., and Mallory (Snow) Bunte and… Rumalda G. Gutierrez, 98, of LaGrange, Ind., died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at her residence. Visitation will be from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in LaGrange. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, LaGrange. Russell E. Mull, 93, formerly of Camden, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 at Drews Place, Coldwater. Born Nov. 7, 1914, in Deshler, Ohio, to Wilmer and Mabel (Russell) Mull, he was owner and agent/broker of the Mull-Clevenger Insurance Agency in Camden. Russell was a former member and president of the Camden-Frontier School Board, a former member of the Hillsdale County Intermediate School District, and a member of the Camden Telephone Board. He was a very active church and board member of the Camden… WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Selma M. Illikainen, 91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Ironwood, surrounded by family and loved ones. HURLEY, Wis. -- Sharron Lee Clark, 66, of Hurley, formerly of Lohrville, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 1, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family. T. Marie Bodell March 8, 1918-Sept. 30, 2008 T. Marie Bodell of Erie died Tuesday. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon; dear mother of Dr. John (Janet) and Thomas (Carol); dearest grandmother to Dawn, Thomas and Bryan. She was also survived by 5 greatgrandchildren. "BILLY" Age 73 of Marine City, died October 4, 2008. Graduate of Rochester High School in 1954. Employed by Archambeau Distributing until 1990 and owner of Inn Place Bar and Grill, Royal Oak from 1990 to 2005. Member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Marine City. Survived by wife, soulmate, and best friend, Linda; daughters Deborah (Keith) Parkett, Wendy Andrews (Craig Juleff), Rachele (Jay) Roberts, and Suzanne Mielke; previous spouse Patricia Snover; grandchildren Michael, Jordan, Darcy, Katie… Mrs. Nicholas (Tena) Leep, age 88, of Zeeland, went home to meet her Lord Monday, October 6, 2008, at Haven Park Christian Nursing Home. She was a member of Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Nicholas; children, Mary Ann Leep of Cutlerville, Dave and Myckky Leep of Seattle, WA, Tim and Bev Leep of Zeeland, Dan and Deb Leep of Mequon, WI; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Arie Versendaal of Holland, Cornie and Cheryl… . . . Detailed View Todd A. Blair, 38, of Hope passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. DAVID G. DYKEMA, 59, of Traverse City, died Oct. 3, 2008, at Munson Medical Center.A memorial celebration of his life will take place Tuesday, Oct 7, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the LaBella Vue (K of C) Hall, 13424 W. Bay Shore Drive (M-22), Traverse City.A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Record-Eagle.Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Vera C. (Zeeb) Reynolds, 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo following a brief illness. Vera was born Nov. 7, 1937, in Ypsilanti, Mich., a daughter of Cecil and Rena (Simpson) Lovelace. Vera attended schools in the Ysilanti area and graduated from Willow Run High School in 1956. In 1985, she moved to Three Rivers and has owned and operated “Dad’s Place” restaurant since 1990. Vera was a long-time member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She… . . . Detailed View Violet V. Bishop, 80, of Beaverton passed away Sept. 20, 2008 at Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre following along illness. "JACK" Beloved husband of Muriel. Loving father of Michael (Suzy), Pamela (Ed) McBee. Stepfather of Carole (Dr. Howard) Dubin, James (Patricia) Madsen and Mary Alice (Thomas) Johnson. Grandfather of Michael (Lisa), Shawn and Jennifer. Great-grandfather of Aricka. Step-grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of many. Family will receive friends Tuesday October 7, 2008 5-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152. In-state Wednesday October… will be at the Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel) 36100 Five Mile Road (One Mile West of Farmington Road) Livonia, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Mass at St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church 32765 Lyndon Avenue, Livonia at 10 a.m. Thursday. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a treasure no one can steal. Memorials may be given if desired to DOVER, Walter Eugene - Age 90, of Grand Blanc, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at American House, Grand Blanc. Inurnment Mr. Dover and his wife, Vivian cremated Remains will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 10, 2008 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Those desiring may make contributions to Avalon Hospice or a charity of one's choice. Walter was born June 3, 1918 in Chester, South Carolina, the son of Robert and Detrow (Curry) Dover. He married Vivian Eloise Root August 28, 1953 in Flint and she… Warren Emerson Rasey Jan. 11, 1923-Oct. 3, 2008 Warren Emerson Rasey 85 years of Temperance, MI died Friday October 3, 2008 in the Hospice of Northwest Ohio at Perrysburg. William J. Daly Sr. Aug 11, 1920 - Oct. 5, 2008 William J. Daly, Sr., 88, of Monroe, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Tendercare of Monroe. William W. “Bill” Smolenski, age 79, of Grand Haven, died Sunday, October 5, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. Bill was born March 14, 1929 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Smolenski, in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Millie; his children, John (Sue) Smolenski, Tom Smolenski, JoAnne Smolenski and Susie Smolenski, all of Grand Haven; as well as his grandchildren, Matt (Kara) Smolenski (great-granddaughter Angel Boswell) of… |
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