| (Carol) Susan Chapman-Derridinger, 61 Susan Derridinger, 61, of Grand Rapids, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Faith Hospice after a seven-month battle of recurring breast cancer. Sue was born February 6, 1947, in Detroit. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Vera Chapman. Sue is survived by her husband, Pete Derridinger; daughter, Kristen Lark and her husband Ryan Lark of Saugatuck, MI; and brother, George Chapman and his wife Jan Chapman of Gordonville, TX. Sue graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids… . . . Detailed View Alvin J. De Weerd, age, 93, of Holland, died and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Alvin was a life-long member of Immanuel Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 2004. He was a barber at the White Cross Barber Shop for many years and was a custodian and bus driver for Harrington School. He is survived by his children, Mary Lou Wiggers of Onaway, Esther and Bill Peacock of Battle Creek, James and Rebecca De Weerd of Grand Rapids, Donald and Sharon De Weerd of… WALKER, Arlene Lenore - Age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on October 12, 2008. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, Wayne B. Willer officiating. Burial immediately following at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4-6 PM Friday. Online condolences and tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. BENDLE, Bernice Jean "Bunny" - Age 75, of Swartz Creek / Davison, started a new journey on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, October 17, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Deacon Rod Amon officiating. Interment will follow at Bendle Cemetery in Clayton Twp. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Our beloved mother has started a new journey as she moves on she leaves behind, husband, William… Bertha Delcy McClain, of Grass Lake passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 at the Chelsea Community Hospital in Chelsea. She was born April 12, 1917 in Jackson the daughter of Ernest and Ina (Noyes) Hobart. She is survived by four children, Delcy (Max) Miller of Concord, Rosalee Motsinger of Allen, Thomas (Mary) McClain of Grass Lake and Timothy (Teresa) McClain of Jerome; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in… Brenda Kay Montgomery, 50, of Coldwater, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at the Community Health Center of Branch County, Coldwater. Born Feb. 18, 1958 in Albion, she was the daughter of Wardie and Revel (Back) Montgomery. Brenda graduated from Reading High School in 1976 and had been a care-giver in the Adult Foster Home Health setting. She loved little children and was an avid bingo player. Survivors include her mother, Revel Montgomery of Quincy; nine sisters, Mazie Foltz of Congress, Ariz., Ella… . . . Detailed View Carl Edward O’Brien, age 61 of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 5, 1946, in Ludington, Mich., a son of the late Harvey and Edna (Zimmerman) O’Brien. Carl had resided in Sturgis for the past 11 years, coming from Rapid City, Mich. On July 3, 1997, he married Sandra Frays in LaGrange, Ind. He retired from the Elk Rapids Packing Company in Elk Rapids, Mich., after over 20 years of employment. … 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. Clara Davis, 87, of Boyne City, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey surrounded by her family. Clara J. Davis, 87, of Boyne City, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey surrounded by her family. Clarence Ballard, 78, of Gladwin passed away Oct. 12, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center�“Midland. Clyde L. Tressler, 60, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Harborside Healthcare in Bryan, Ohio. Tressler was born Feb. 6, 1948 in Bryan, Ohio. Services for Clyde Tressler will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pioneer Bible Fellowship in Pioneer, Ohio with Pastor Lowell Fast officiating. Interment will follow at the Floral Grove cemetery in Pioneer, Ohio. Clyde Peavey, 81, of Bronson, Mich., died Oct. 13, 2008, in Bronson as a result of injuries sustained in an auto/pedestrian accident. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at West Girard Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson. CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. -- Cody Lee Shirkey, 22, Sagola, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in the town of Ishpeming, in the outdoors doing one of the things he enjoyed most, duck hunting. Curtis John Marcinkowski Oct. 12, 2008 Marcinkowski, Curtis John. Age 38 of Rockwood. October 12, 2008. . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Dale AcMoody, of Girard Twp., Branch County, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are pending at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. Darliene Brinson Heckel Died Oct. 15, 2008 Darliene Brinson Heckel, 55, of Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Allore Chapel of Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. . . . Detailed View Dean W. Keyser, age 82, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born April 8, 1926, in Goshen, Ind., a son of the late Elmer and Beulah (Edwards) Keyser. Dean graduated from Elkhart High School with the class of 1943 and attended Tri-State University in Angola for one year before entering the U.S. Army. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. While serving his country he was stationed in Europe and… Della Blocker of Lansing, Mich., and formerly of Sturgis, Mich., died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the age of 71. Della is survived by her three children, Kirk Blocker, Eric Blocker and Elizabeth Olson, and her three grandchildren, Ryan, Logan and MacKenzie Olson. We mourn the loss of our mother and grandmother, but we and those that she touched are better people for having had Della in our lives. Della was, until her retirement, a respected social worker for the Sturgis school system, a mentor for… Doris M. Duncan, 81, passed away at Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc Oct. 6, 2008. WARREN, Ohio -- Douglas R. Bolen, 61, of Warren, passed away Oct. 12, 2008, at 4:37a.m. at St. Joseph Health Center. Dr. Herbert S. Moyer April 7, 1928-Oct. 15, 2008 Dr. Herbert S. Moyer, 80 years of Temperance, MI, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in his home. Born April 7, 1928 in Buchanan, MI, he was the son of Fred M. and Norma (Sizer) Moyer. E. Ellen (Payne) Finney Nov. 3, 1917-Oct. 14, 2008 E. Ellen (Payne) Finney, 90 yrs, of Petersburg, died Tuesday night at Grand Court, Adrian, Michigan. IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Earl T. Jensen, 85, of 515 E. Vaughn St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Oct. 14, 2008, in his home. WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Ethel M. Doney, 72, of Wakefield, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Wakefield. Florence I. Prowant, age 85, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Tendercare of Adrian. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. 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. . . . Detailed View Genevieve Mahalak Oct. 13, 2008 MAHALAK, Genevieve, age 87, of Taylor, October 13, 2008. MCMILLAN, Mich. -- George Orlich, 91, of McMillan, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2008 at the Shady Lane AFC Home in Lakefield Township. Gerald William Rains April 5, 1926-Oct. 11, 2008 Gerald William Rains, age 82 of Temperance, passed away October 11, 2008 in his home. Geraldine H. Valade, 89, of Petoskey, died Oct. 17, 2008, at Sunnybank Retirement Community. Glen E. Harker, age 92, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Life Care Center of LaGrange in LaGrange, Ind. He was born June 4, 1916, in Sturgis, a son of the late J.E. and Vella (Shook) Harker. Glen was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On Dec. 26, 1936, he married Beatrice B. McCloud in Fort Wayne, Ind. She died April 23, 2007. He retired from Burr Oak Tool & Gauge in Sturgis following 11 years of employment. Prior to joining Burr Oak Tool he had been employed by… . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Harold Boudrie June 29, 1921-Oct. 10, 2008 Harold Boudrie, 87, of Sun City, Arizona died October 10, 2008. Harry P. (Pope) Ellison Nov. 20, 1956-Oct. 10, 2008 Harry P. (Pope) Ellison, 51, of Monroe died Friday at Mercy Memorial Hospital of Monroe. . . . Detailed View 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 A. Schweikert, age 94, of Adrian passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at Provincial House. Henry was born May 26, 1914, in the same home he lived his entire life, the son of John and Emma (Menzel) Schweikert. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1932. Henry was a decorated veteran, receiving the Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal for his service in the Army during World War II. Henry worked at the… SHARPHORN - The service to celebrate the life of Herman J. Sharphorn, aged 82, who passed away on Saturday, husband of Yvonne Sharphorn, will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW. Visitation at the funeral home Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. for complete obituary, to read his lifestory and sign his guest book, visit www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Funeral Home . . . Detailed View Howard Eugene Nichols, 87, formerly of Osseo, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born June 12, 1921 in Branch County to Ivan and Faye (Carpenter) Nichols. Howard served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a mechanic and farmer and retired from White Welding Co. He attended the Wheatland Congregational Church, enjoyed working the land and his “H” and “BN” Farmall tractors. In 1953 he married Rose… Howard J. Engel, 79, of Allen, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born Feb. 3, 1929 in Detroit to Howard J. and Mary (Bergeau) Engel. He was married Feb. 3, 1950 to Kay A. Chisholm and she survives. Howard was retired as a building inspector for the Economic Department of the City of Detroit. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis Fraternity since 1960. Surviving besides his wife Kay are two daughters, Mary Kay Engel of Jonesville… Interment service: Sally Case Bragaw and James Berry Bragaw An interment service for Sally Case Bragaw and James Berry Bragaw, of Harbor Springs, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Lakeview Cemetery in Harbor Springs. The Rev. Toby Jones of the First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Springs will officiate. Szeszulski, James Kawkawlin, Michigan Mr. Szeszulski, age 76, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Bay Regional medical Center following a brief illness. Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Friends may call at Rivertown Funeral Chapel on Thursday, from 6-9 p.m. and Friday from 1-9 p.m. A Vigil and K of C Bible presentation will be held at 7:30 pm. On Saturday Mr. Szeszulski will lie in state at church from 9 a.m. until time of services. A complete obituary will be… James “Joe” A. Pelkey, Jr., age 64 CHEBOYGAN - James “Joe” A. Pelkey, Jr., age 64, of Aloha Township, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at his home after a battle with cancer and other illnesses. Jane M. Peterson April 13, 1922-Oct. 14, 2008 Jane M. Peterson, age 86 of Monroe, died Tuesday October 14, 2008 at 1:35 a.m. at The Lutheran Home, Monroe. She has been in poor health since March 30, 2004. Jewel G. Roth, age 79, of Marion, Ind., died on Thursday evening, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Marion Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born in South Lebanon, Ohio, on Feb. 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Oscar and Elizabeth (Gildea) Blankenship. Jewel graduated from Marion Harding High School in the class of 1947. While in high school she worked for the Bowe’s Ice Cream Shop. After graduation, she was employed by the Sinclair Oil Company as a stenographer. Once Jewel started a family… . . . Detailed View John Roy Leggat, age 69, of Cambridge Township passed away Oct. 14, 2008, at Toledo Hospital. John was born Nov. 22, 1938, in Plymouth, Mich., the son of Albert and Pansy (Williamson) Leggat. He married Diana Blackmon on Nov. 26, 1999, and she survives. Besides his wife, John is survived by his children, Lorna, Andrew, Michael and Albert Leggat, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Roberta Grace. Funeral services will begin at noon Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Borek Jennings… Joseph Lee Willis Dec. 9, 1923-Oct. 11, 2008 Joseph Lee Willis, 84, left this old world Saturday, October 11, 2008 in the Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson, Ohio. Joe died as he lived, peacefully surrounded by his nieces and nephews. Kathleen Huizinga, 55, of Hudsonville, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, from accidental injuries. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hudsonville Reformed Church, 3950 Highland Drive, Hudsonville. Interment Forest Grove Cemetery. Visiting at the VanderLaan Funeral Home in Hudsonville is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net Kathy Heinze, 60, of Tecumseh, formerly of Jenison, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Services will be noon Monday at Christian Fellowship Assembly, 9930 64th Ave., Allendale. Interment Blendon Township Cemetery. Visitation at the church is one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Directors. Kerry Knoll, 49, of Grand Rapids, joined his brother, Kurt, in heaven with Jesus on October 11, 2008. Survivors: Father, Harold Knoll Jr., Montague; mother, Patti Schieringa, Holland; siblings, Paul Knoll, Berrien Springs, David Knoll and Rochelle Knoll, Holland; grandfather, Harold Knoll Sr., Arizona. Cremation by Memorial Alternatives. Memorial service later. . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Laura Molengraff, 45, of Holland, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 East 16th St. Mr. Laurin G. Comer, 86, of Muskegon and formerly of Ludington, died Sunday, Oct. 12. He was born in Muskegon on April 11, 1922 to Robert and Jenni (Fish) Comer and married the former Iona Cregg on Ma... LeRoy Bunting, age 67, of Adrian died Oct. 10, 2008, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. The Urbanski Funeral Home, 2907 LaGrande at Dexter in Toledo (419-244-4611) is seeking family information. Leah Evelyn “Grandma” Wegner, age 99, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Fairview Living Centre in Centreville, following a short illness. She was born June 8, 1909, in Owen County, Ind., a daughter of the late Claude S. and Katie (Pratt) Edwards. Mrs. Wegner had resided in Sturgis since 1945, coming from Hamilton, Ohio. On Oct. 17, 1945, she married Lawrence V. Wegner in Indianapolis, Ind. He died Dec. 8, 1972. She was a homemaker and attended the First United… HURLEY, Wis. -- Leonard J. Zarzyski, 82, of Poplar Street in Hurley, died under the graceful care of Regional Hospice Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at his home. IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Lillian (Lija) Shouldice, 86, of Mountain View Road, Ironwood Township, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 12, 2008, in San Rafael, Calif., with her children by her side. Lois I. Fultz Sept. 29, 1926-Oct. 13, 2008 Lois I. Fultz, 82, of Monroe died at 3:40 p.m. Monday at Harborside of Point Place, Toledo. She had been in poor health for eighteen months. 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,… Lyle Eugene Harsh, 75, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born May 26, 1933, in Adrian Township, Lenawee County, Mich., the son of Clifford W. and Sarah R. (Bills) Harsh. He spent most of his life in Adrian and in Hillsdale. Surviving are his nephews and nieces, Eleanor Shaffer of Camden, Donald (Arlene) Harsh of Coldwater, Sharon (Ken) Neusbaum of Coldwater, Sandra (Gary) Penrose of Austin, Pa. and Charles (Carol) Harsh of Adrian and several… . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Margaret M. Wendell, 89, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A gathering and time of remembering and celebrating the life of Margaret M. Wendell will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Burr Oak Community Schools all-purpose room, 326 E. Eagle St., Burr Oak. Private burial of the ashes will take place at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is handling the… Margaret “Peg” Knowles, 73, of Lowell, formerly of Manitou Beach passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home 305 N. Hudson St. in Lowell with the Rev. Vance Dimmick and the Rev. Thurlan Meredith officiating. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson in charge of the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Lowell. Marie A. Brunt, 84 of Saline, formerly of Deerfield and Petersburg, died Oct. 15, 2008. Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Marie A. Brunt Died Oct. 15, 2008 Marie A. Brunt, 84 of Petersburg, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. JONES, Marion Jack - Age 83, of Grand Blanc, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family. Private Services are being held. Mr. Jones was born April 24, 1925 in Benzonia, MI, the son of William and Helen (Knost) Jones. He married Portia Jeanne Shepherd in 1949. Mr. Jones was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Flint Board of Education and was a carpenter and builder, some of his projects included the Mott Building, the Curtis Building and the… Marjorie Loucks returned to the Spirit Life Oct. 15, 2008. Mary Jean Mays, age 85, of Adrian peacefully passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Washington, Pa., to Thomas F. and Jessie (Donaldson) Nelan. Mrs. Mays graduated from Washington High School in 1940 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1944. She earned a Master of Letters from the University of Pittsburgh in 1948 and a Master of Education from Siena Heights University in 1972. She also pursued post- graduate work at the University of Michigan. She began her… Mary Lynn Vacek Feb. 15, 1950-Oct. 15, 2008 Mary Lynn Vacek, age 58 of Carleton, died Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 4:50 a.m. in her home. She had been battling lung and brain cancer for over two years. 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… Max W. Houck, 90, of Morgantown, W.V. and formerly of Grand Ledge, died on Oct. 1, 2008 due to complications with pneumonia after surgery. Max was born in Coldwater on Oct. 22, 1917, and lived much of his early life in Quincy. Max will be laid to res, in Grand Ledge. Visitation will be held at Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home in Grand Ledge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. Visit www.holihanatkin.com for a complete obituary. Treib, Melva A. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Age 88 years. Funeral service will take place 11AM Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Reitz Herzberg Funeral Home on S. Midland RD. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home on Friday from 2PM to 4PM and 6PM to 8PM, and on Saturday one hour before the funeral. Complete obituary information will appear in the Friday Saginaw News. Michael David Earl Low, age 17, of Coldwater, died unexpectedly earlier this week. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater, with Pastor David Anderson from the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. David was born on Jan. 31, 1991 in Detroit. He was adopted as an infant by Earl and Sheila Maloney-Low. Mr. Low was a caregiver to his sister. He enjoyed listening to music, playing Xbox 360 and… Michael David Low, 17, of Coldwater recently passed away in Coldwater. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. On Oct. 4 the Devaney family lost another link in their family chain. Youngest brother, witty uncle and true friend Michael “Mickey” Kevin Devaney passed away at his home. Mickey spent his last few ye... Mike Berry of Fairfax, Virginia, died Sunday, October 12, 2008. He was born May 17, 1948 in Schenectady, New York. He attended W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax and graduated from Hope College in 1970. He served in the U.S. Army as a member of “The Old Guard” Drum and Fife Corp in Washington, D.C. Mike was employed by WAGE Radio of Leesburg, Virginia, as sales manager. Mike enjoyed his time as a timpanist for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, his hobby as a pilot and time with his family playing… Michael J. Maxwell, age 58, of Bronson, Mich., died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Kairo's Dwelling Hospice House in Kalamazoo. He had been in failing health. Michael was born June 3, 1950, in Coldwater, a son of George and Dolores (Bogucki) Maxwell and lived most of his life in the Bronson area, attending Bronson schools. He was working for Martin Transportation in Coldwater at the onset of his illness. Prior to that he was a self-employed truck driver for many years driving over the road. Mike… Michael Stephen Bill, age 35, of Clayton passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at the Toledo University Hospital. He was born June 22, 1973, in Morenci, to Willie Bill, Jr. and Juanita DeHoyos. He was a 1991 graduate of Sand Creek High School and he attended the University of Texas at Austin and Jackson Community College. Michael was a UPS Driver for 16 years. Currently he was employed by Clayton Lumber. He loved to hunt, fish, and work on cars. He was especially proud of his 1969 Camaro and his 1973… OSTRANDER-VANDUGTEREN, MYRTLE- Age 78 of Addison, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at her home. Born on June 25, 1930 in Jackson County, MI to John and Lillian (Beach) Burns. She married Richard D. Ostrander on November 15, 1947 in Grand Haven, MI, and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1980. She then married Robert D. VanDugteren on September 7, 1985 in Lansing, MI, and he preceded her in death on June 14, 2005. Myrtle lived her early life in the Jackson area. She then lived in Las Vegas,… Myrtle “Polly” Johnson, 91, passed away suddenly on Oct. 7, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center�“Midland. Patricia A. (Bolton) Reip April 8, 1959 - Oct. 13, 2008 Patricia Ann "Patty" Reip, age 58, of Hinesville, GA, formerly of Monroe, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Patty was under the care of hospice. Patricia Ann "Patty" Reip April 8, 1950-Oct. 13, 2008 Patricia Ann "Patty" Reip, age 58, of Hinesville, GA, formerly of Monroe, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loving family. . . . Detailed View Raymond C. Strachn, 75, of Hillsdale, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born Nov. 15, 1932 in Seneca to Charles and Verda (Porter) Strachn. He was married March 3, 1978 to Mary F. Nichols and she survives. Raymond retired in 1991 as a truck driver for Central Transport after 40 years of service. He also worked for Kimball Camp and as a security guard at Hillsdale Place High Rise. Raymond was an avid hunter and he will be greatly missed by all… Richard L. Eymer, 78, of Banker Street, Sturgis, Mich., died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. He had been ill since July. He was born Sept. 23, 1930, in White Pigeon, a son of Lester C. and Dorothy (Gross) Eymer Sr. He resided in the Sturgis area since 1972, coming from Illinois. On Dec. 19, 1966, he married Anne H. Price in Chesapeake, Va. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served for 20 years and retired in 1967. He also was employed by Owens Illinois in Constantine, SCM and… NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Robert E. Anderson, 89, of North Andover, and a former Sanborn, Wis., resident, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Sutton Hill Nursing Home in North Andover. Robert L. Gallup, age 86, formerly of Niles, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane, in 2003. Bob is survived by Edna, his wife of 42 years; Diane's son, Jason Sumner of Richmond, VA; and four stepchildren, Holly Mishke of Holland, Fred Hulce of Grand Rapids, Ann Nicholson of Hoboken, NJ, Andrew Hulce of Holland; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Bob is much loved and will… IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Robert L. Livingston, 77, of E-4992 Slade Road, Ironwood Township, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Miller-Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. CHEBOYGAN - Robert Payne, age 61, of Cheboygan, died early Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at his home following a long battle with cancer. Rodney Glenn Ford, age 55, of Adrian, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. He was born May 27, 1953, in Hudson the son of Harl Glenn and Marybelle (Dull) Ford. Rodney was a 1971 graduate of Hudson High School. On May 4, 1985, he married Susan Bradish and she survives. Rodney was a unique person who had a rough exterior with a tender heart, who is now soaring on Eagles Wings in Heaven. In addition to his wife, Susan he is survived by a daughter, Tamra Brunt and her husband, Richard of Springhill, Tenn.; one… Ron Haverdink age 70, of Hamilton, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Spectrum Health. Ron worked at Kroger and then retired from General Electric following 30 years of employment. He worked part-time for Hamilton Schools as a bus driver and Teddy’s Transport. Ron served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958, serving in Germany. He was preceded in death by his sons, Keith, in 1993, and Randy in 1972; brother, Dave, in 1987. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Marilyn (Rutgers) Haverdink;… . . . Detailed View MILWAUKEE -- Rose (Movrich) Nugent, 77, Milwaukee, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. . . . Detailed View Royal E. Marsh, 60, of Hope, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 11, 2008. Ruth Ann Ferguson Died Oct. 13, 2008 Ruth Ann Ferguson, 72, of Monroe, died Monday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Allore Chapel of Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. CHEBOYGAN - Sandra L. Bailey, age 60, of Cheboygan, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at the Hospice House. Sharon Ann (Johns) Campbell Dec. 19, 1939-Oct. 14, 2008 Sharon A. Campbell, 68, of Reinbeck, Iowa, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. Sister Ellen L. Hirzel, formerly known as Sister Baptista Hirzel, died on Oct. 14, 2008, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich. She was 93 years of age and in the 69th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Ellen was born in East Syracuse, N.Y., to Albert and Nellie (Paulson) Hirzel. She graduated from New Haven High School in New Haven, Ind., and received a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in History from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, Mich. Sister… Sydney Elizabeth Timmer, age 14, of Zeeland, was finally healed on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, and is now in the arms of Jesus. Sydney was a Freshman at Zeeland East High School and was a member of the Ridge Point Community Church. She was preceded in death by her father, David Timmer, in 1998; her grandmother, Darlene Kubicek, in 1998; and an aunt, Krista Van Kampen in 2006. Surviving are her parents, Victoria and Terry S. Van Kampen of Zeeland; sisters, Taryn and… Pryor, Thelma Ann Arbor, MI Age 103, passed away at her home. A full obituary and service information will follow in a future edition. Arrangements by Generations. . . . Detailed View . . . Detailed View Trudy Jean Midtgard, 58, of Reading, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at home. She was born Dec. 2, 1949 in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of Clayton and Betty (Huston) Westfall. Trudy graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1967 and worked as a receptionist at Pines Behavioral Health Systems in Coldwater. She belonged to the Camden Missionary Church. On Aug. 10, 1968 she married Thomas Midtgard and he preceded her in death in 2006. Survivors include one daughter, Tabitha Midtgard of Reading; one… Vivian E. Bathgate Jan. 29, 1917-Oct. 15, 2008 Vivian E. Bathgate, age 91, of Monroe, MI passed away, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in the Lutheran Home in Monroe, MI. Vivian E. Bathgate Oct. 15, 2008 Vivian E. Bathgate, 91, of Monroe died at 1:12 a.m. today in the Lutheran Home. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. Warren G. Waltz Nov. 12, 1923-Sept. 3, 2008 MURRELLS INLET, SC - Warren G. Waltz, 84, formerly of Monroe, died September 3, 2008 at Waccamaw Community Hospital. William C. Looker, age 59, of Gladwin, passed away on Oct. 2, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. JOHNSON, Mr. Willie W. Aurora, CO Formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Age 83 Departed this life October 9, 2008. A Homegoing Celebration will be held 10:30 AM Friday, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The family requests family and friends arrive timely at 10:30 AM. for funeral services to recess on time to arrive at Ft. Custer National Cemetery for interment with Military Honors. Friends may view 4-6 PM Thursday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. You may view Mr. Johnson's obituary online at:… |
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