ANTONCZAK CLEMENS WALTER |
Age 76, of Rochester, November 9, 2008. C. Walter was an architectural designer, jazz enthusiast, artist and loving husband of Barbara. Dear father of Charlotte (Werner) Maassen, Michael (Mary) Antonczak and Michelle (Kevin) Uhl. Grandfather of Alec, Natalie, Amelia and the late Evan. Brother of Wanda Martin and the late Jeanette Manchester and Ted Antonczak. Brother-in-law of Roy Manchester. Funeral service Monday, November 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-8 p.m. Interment Van Hoosen Jones Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Online guestbook at |
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RAMSAY, Mich. -- Alice G. Olson, 85, of Belmont Avenue, Ramsay, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at home. |
Andrea L. Byarski 1988-2008 Andrea Lennae Byarski, 20, Suttons Bay, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on June 24, 1988 in Bad Axe, daughter of Leonard and Lauri (Schmitt) Byarski. She was a 2006 graduate of Suttons Bay High School. Andrea loved the outdoors, playing the drums and her dog, Buda. She is survived by her parents, Leonard and Lauri Byarski, Suttons Bay; sisters, Amanda Byarski, Traverse City and Alissa (Jackson) Thomson, Alexandria, Va.; paternal grandmother, June Byarski, Bad Axe; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Ruthann Schmitt, Bad Axe and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Leonard Byarski Sr. Services were held on Friday, November 7, 2008 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church of Sheridan Corner. Fr. Rob Howe, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe, officiated. Burial took place in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Arnold G. Lewandowsky, Sr., age 89, of Florida, formerly of New Boston, MI died on November 5, 2008. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home Flat Rock Chapel on Tuesday November 11, 2008 from 1 to 8 PM. |
Arthur L. Steinman |
Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
BADALAMENT ANTHONY J |
Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service 7 p.m. at the Neeley-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Merriman and Middlebelt). Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul. |
BAWOL BETTY JOAN |
November 12, 2008. Age 69. Beloved mother of Sharon, Leslie, James, and Julie. Grandmother of six, step-grandmother of four. Loving sister and aunt to many. Also survived by ex-spouse Edward Thomas Bawol. Cremation has taken place. Memorial planned for spring 2009. |
BEVERLY P. JOLLEY JEDDO Beverly P. Jolley, age 69, of Jeddo, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at home with her family. She was born March 30, 1939 in Buel Township, daughter of the late Edgar and Belle (Murray) Straffon. She and Leonard D. Jolley were married November 1, 1958 in Buel Township. He died January 4, 2006. Beverly was an active member of the Bethel Missionary Church, Roseburg, and was very charitable with her time and efforts helping the less fortunate. She and her late husband were Fremont Twp. farmers. Surviving are her sons Jeffery of Detroit and Steven (Debbie) of Jeddo. Daughters Kimberly Lynn (Russell) Rush of Troy and Karen (Jay) Lussier of Berthoud, Colorado. Sisters Carol (Ed) Gill and Linda Hall all of Sandusky. Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Janet Straffon. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell with Rev. Brent Kriesch, pastor of the Bethel Missionary Church officiating. Burial will be in the Croswell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethel Missionary Church. Arrangements by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Croswell. |
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BLOCK LAWRENCE J |
93, of West Bloomfield. Beloved husband of the late Lenore Block. Dear father of Maxine and Herbert Weinberg and the late Ilene Block. Papa Cookie to Jodi, Todd, Adam, and Jamie Denenberg, Stacey Weinberg, Amy, Eric, Ryan, Samantha, and Bennett Grosinger. Devoted brother of the late Saul, Albert, Alice, and Beatrice. Also survived by loving caregivers, Stas, Crystal and Tanya. GRAVESIDE SERVICES TODAY 2:00 P.M. AT THE BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY IN LIVONIA. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL. (248) 406-6000 or visit |
BRANDI LEA SHAW DECKER Brandi Lea Shaw, age 19, of Decker, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at her home in Decker, Michigan. She was born August 28, 1989 in Sandusky, MI. She is the daughter of Daniel and Cindy (Little) Shaw. Brandi was a very happy girl who enjoyed life. Brandi had a great sense of humor and loved to smile and laugh. She enjoyed outdoor activities and camping with her family. Brandi attended school at the Sanilac ISD and participated in the 4-H handicap horseback riding program for 14 years. She loved to be around people and brought much joy to all who knew her. She is survived by her parents, Daniel & Cindy Shaw of Decker, Sister Crystal & Mickey Strickler of Decker. Grandparents Eleanor Shaw of Decker, Tom & Norajean Little of Cass City, Great Grandmother Jean Boyl of Cass City, Aunts and Uncles Carol & Douglas Nelson of Sandusky, Caren & Gary Gerstenberger of Decker, Sherri Little of Caro, Sandy & Bernie Wolny of Cass City, Mike Little of Indiana, and Lori & Jim Jensen of Brown City. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lynsey, Grandfather, Russell Shaw, Uncle Duane Shaw, and Cousin Gerald (Buckwheat) Shaw. Funeral services were held at the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. Fred Becknell officiating. Burial was in the Moore Township Cemetery in Snover. Casket bearers - Kimberly Koslakiewicz, Kayla DeLong, Misty Jensen, Casie Jensen, Jessie Jensen, Andrea Little, Amy Gerstenberger and Lisa Gerstenberger. Memorial suggestion to United Hospice Service. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com. |
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BRAUN DEBRA |
Beloved daughter of the late Bernice and the late Oscar Braun. Devoted sister of Lawrence Braun and Pamela Braun. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 2 O'CLOCK FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. |
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Barbara  Ann Schroedter,  75, of West Olive, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008.  She retired from Sears and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Tulip City Gem and Mineral Club. Barb is survived by her children, Dave (Bev) Schroedter, Kathy Jones, Nancy (Scott) Hoffmeyer, and Mike Schroedter; four grandchildren. The service is  at noon Friday, November 14, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 527 Taylor Street, with Pastor Phillip DeVries officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service at the church.  Visit www.klaassenfuneralhome .com to sign Barb’s on-line guest book or share a memory. Arrangements  by Klaassen Family Funeral Home. |
Benjamin C. Stinnett, 25, of Monroe died at 5:31p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
CAMPBELL ANNIE M |
Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads), Livonia. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Church. |
CARDUCCI ELIZABETH |
at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Friday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. at St. Basil Catholic Church, 22860 Schroeder, Eastpointe until time of Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Mrs. Carducci was a faithful member of St. Basil Catholic Parish for 55 years. Memories to be shared at |
CARVER MIKE |
Friday 3-9 p.m. Tributes to Heritage Church are welcome. Mr. Carver retired from K-Mart Corp. after 30 years of service. He also worked for Amexx Leasing for 9 years. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at |
CREAMER ANDY |
"It is better to serve than receive," was a guiding life principle and best advice from 79 year old Andy Creamer who died peacefully November 8, 2008 with family present in his Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina home. Now of the spirit with his wife of 55 years, Laura Murphy Creamer, who died in 2004, Andy is survived by his four sons and their wives, 13 grandchildren/step-grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren/ step-great-grandchildren. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Korean War Veteran, Andy was President of Bank of Lansing in 1971, moving to Detroit in 1973 as the Senior Executive for Northern State Bank Corp. In 1979 Andy moved to Pontiac, MI as President for Bank of Lansing, orchestrating the merger with the National Bank of Detroit, now JP Morgan Chase. He retired in 1992 volunteering in Oakland County, MI, as Chairman of the United Way, Chairman of the Board of Directors for St. Joseph Hospital, and President of the Pontiac Area Urban League. Andy was a Paul Harris Rotarian and faithful member of St. Daniels Catholic Church in Clarkston. In 1994 he and wife Laura moved to SC. Memorial service was November 11, 2008 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 843-884-3833. Online condolences, |
CYR JAMES OLIVER |
October 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Raymond, Allen, Barbara (Steve) Lind, Jim (Sherri), and Michael. Dear brother of Dolores Walker, Helen Cherry, Reva Cyr, and Eilene (Gary) Heldt. Also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard (at Plymouth Rd.). The family has entrusted care and services to the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, Livonia. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com. |
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Carol Diane Noblit, 62, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born in Pittsford on Dec. 8, 1945, to Roy and Naomi (Julian) Double. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Max, Keith, Don and Ron; and stepson, Randy Noblit of Florida. She graduated from Pittsford High School in 1964, Valedictorian of her class. She spent her entire life in Hillsdale County. Carol worked for Alsons (Masco) for many years in various executive positions. She was president of Cherokee Station Inc. in Jonesville for 12 years. Carol retired in March of 2007. Her passions in life were growing flowers, music, dancing, horses, touring large cities, spending time with family and her husband and life partner of 23 years, Gary. She was a wonderful caring person that loved life and laughter and will be so dearly missed by many close friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Gary Noblit; two sons, Scott (Sheri) Carpenter of Jonesville and Matthew (Stephanie) Carpenter of Camden; stepdaughters, Rhonda Mosby of Jonesville, Shawn Noblit of Columbus, Ga. and Michelle Kesselring of Rives Junction; several grandchildren, nephews and nieces also survive. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with Pastor Terry Bobzien officiating. Interment will follow at Leonardson Cemetery in Pittsford.  The family will receive friends for visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hillsdale Community Theater.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Caroline M. Wooster, age 74, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born April 20, 1934, in Sturgis, a daughter of the late Albert and Cleo (Dunafin) Holtz. Caroline was a resident of the Sturgis area all of her life. She had been employed by the Brighton Mushroom Farm before her marriage to Nelson L. Wooster on Aug. 27, 1965, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis. She enjoyed art, painting, photography, and was an avid reader. Surviving are: her husband, Nelson; three daughters, Jackie (Bill) Brown of Gaylord, Debra Bradley of Tallahasee, Fla., and Vicky (Michael) Howell of Goshen, Ind.; two sons, Alvin Wooster of Sturgis and Scott Wooster of Carlsbad, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Walter Wooster; three brothers, Dale Holtz, Charles Holtz, and Albert “AJ” Holtz Jr.; and a sister, Sharon Holtz. The family will receive friends and relatives from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Caroline M. Wooster will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Barry Sommerfield, Celebration Community Church, Sturgis officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.legacy.com. |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
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. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Cecilia J. "Ceil" Maccani, 96, died peacefully Thursday evening, Nov. 6, 2008, in Ironwood. |
Charles E. Lambrix, 70, of Monroe, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday in his home. He had been in poor health since July. |
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Clara Mae Dalman, 81, of Holland, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at an area care center.  Arrangements will be announced by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel. www.notierverleelangeland.com |
Clarence Geiger 1914-2008 Clarence Geiger, 94, a retired Sand Beach Township farmer, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at his daughter's home, (Susann and Bernard Smaglinski) near Harbor Beach. He was born September 7, 1914 near Harbor Beach to the late Charles and Lena (Hessling) Geiger. On September 12, 1936 in St. Anthony's Church, Helena, Clarence and Emma Booms were united in marriage. She preceded him in death on April 10, 1996. Clarence was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, the Men's Club, was an usher, was a member of the Jolly Neighbors Farm Bureau and a long time member of the Tip of the Thumb Square Dancers. He was also a former Cooper Rural School board member. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, deer hunting, playing cards and dancing. He is survived by his children, Susann (Bernard) Smaglinski, Harbor Beach, MaryAnn (Fred) Jahn, Port Hope, Charles (Judith) Geiger, Harbor Beach; 16 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rita Booms, Harbor Beach, Carolyn LeGault, Harbor Beach and Evelyn Kraft, Clinton Township; sister-in-law, Florence Booms, Bad Axe and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Geiger on April 28, 1973; three brothers, George (Selma) Geiger, Norman (Margaret) Geiger and Leo (Lucille) Geiger; a sister, Emma (Geiger) and Leland Gentner; and brother-in-laws, Leonard Booms, Raymond LeGault and Robert Kraft. Funeral mass was held on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Fr. William Spencer officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Clela Mae Whitaker, 81, of Riveridge Manor Nursing Home, Niles, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. |
• Clemens Sylvester Wittlieff, 82, of Manistee, died Monday, Nov. 10. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
DENNIS (DENNY) BARBER PECK Dennis (Denny) Barber, Age 63, of Peck, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at home. He was born October 2, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of Loretta (Kamulski) Barber of Peck and the late Harold Barber. He was a life long farmer and a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau. He is survived by his three Children; Fred (Marcy) Barber of Georgia, Theresa (Tim) Himmer of Massachusetts and Roxanne (Steven) Maedel of Applegate. His mother, Loretta Barber of Peck, one brother; John (Jennifer) Barber of Peck, two sisters; Yvonne Barber of Dexter and Juanita (Joseph) Spallina of Saline. Two nieces; Christina Spallina and Jessica Barber. Three nephews; David and Jared Spallina and Daniel Trenbath Barber and Jessica Barber. Several other relatives. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Barber and one sister, Carol Ann Barber. Funeral Mass was held at the Hacker Funeral Parlors in Sandusky with Fr. Charles Hammond of Sandusky and Rev. Clarence VanConant of Harbor Beach officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Peck. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements by Hacker Funeral Parlors, Sandusky. |
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Dale R. Schrader Jr., age 62, of Centreville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8th, 2008 at his home. Dale Jr. was born in Three Rivers on Sept. 26, 1946, a son of Dale R. and Gwynn (Walsh) Schrader Sr. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1966 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War with the Seabees. On July 1, 2000, he married Donna S. Hann in Three Rivers. Dale worked at Coachman Industries in Middlebury, Ind., for 22 years, retiring in 2008. He also worked for the family business, Schrader’s Friendly Service in Centreville. He was a member of the American Legion , Three Rivers, past member of Elks Lodge #1248, Three Rivers, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. Dale also enjoyed working on small engines and wood working. Surviving are his parents, Dale and Gwynn Schrader Sr., Centreville; wife, Donna Schrader, Centreville; daughter, Johanna (Bob) Colburn, Portage; son, Adam (Wendy) Schrader, White Pigeon;  step sons, Donny (Tammy) White of Three Rivers; Raymond (Audra) White of Schoolcraft, Mickey (Jenny) White of Three Rivers; sisters, Keli (Steve) Quake of Centreville, Sheli (Joe) Hittler of Sturgis; brothers, Marc (Sherry) Schrader of Three Rivers, Chad (Kim) Schrader of Three Rivers; grandchildren, Lanina Coburn, Claysee and Kenlee Schrader, Brittany and Taylor White and Lainie White. Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville where services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday with the Rev. John Deily, First Presbyterian Church, Three Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in the Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion in Three Rivers. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center. On line condolences may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
Daniel Ammerman, 86, of Ash Township died Tuesday morning and his wife Maxine, 85, died Tuesday night. Arrangements by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel. |
David H. Hunten, 58, of Monroe died at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday at Harborside of Sylvania. |
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Dawn Marie Wilson, age 60, of Grand Haven, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008, at  Harbor Hospice Residence.  She was born March 3, 1948 in Holland to Alvin and Jean (VerHey) Johnson, and married Michael Wilson on May, 11, 1996.  Dawn was an accountant for 11 years at the Ottawa Area Intermediate Center.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Dawn loved the opera, sewing, shopping, and especially her grandchildren.  She is survived by two daughters, Jenny Baker of  Holland and Brande Barrett of Grand Haven; three sons, Chuck (Erin) Baker of Holland, Adam Wilson of Muskegon, and Adrian Wilson of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren;  one great-grandchild; parents, Alvin (Jean) Johnson of Holland; three sisters, Sue Johnson of Denver, Pam (Bruce) Simmonson of Saugatuck, and Cindi Race of Grand Rapids; brother, A.J. (Tina) Johnson of Holland; mother-in-law, Darlene Wilson of MN; two sisters-in-law, Pam (Jim) Hennen of MN and Amy (Randy) Winkler of FL; her three special friends, Vicki Marvin of Grand Haven, Jeanette Magsig of Spring Lake, and Jeff Harrel of Grand Haven.  A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November  17, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Leonard Sudlik officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at  Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Internment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Holland. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome .com  to sign the on-line guest book or share a memory with her family. Arrangements are by Klaassen Family Funeral Home, 1500 Robbins Road, Grand Haven. |
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Deborah Sue White, age 51, of Adrian died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Toledo Hospital. She was born Sept. 11, 1957, in Tecumseh to Donald and Helen (Ferguson) Escott. Deborah was a 1975 graduate of Tecumseh High School and on July 15, 1977, she married Craig White in Tecumseh and he survives. She was the co-owner of Service Master by the Border.  She loved family time and also enjoyed travel, scuba diving, motorcycling, scrapbooking, genealogy, crocheting and visiting lighthouses. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church and Life Group. Surviving Deborah, in addition to her husband, Craig, are her father and stepmother, Donald and Emma Escott of Tecumseh;, two daughters, Kristine (John) Wertz of Grand Rapids and Stefanie White and her fiancé David Overweg, also of Grand Rapids; a sister, Rhonda (John) Boudrie of Prudenville, Mich., and a grandson, Benjamin. Deborah was preceded in death by her mother, Helen, and her grandparents. The funeral service for Deborah will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian, with Pastor Doug Winters officiating. Interment will be in Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh. Visitation hours for Deborah will be on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.  Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Donald A. Ruth, 57, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 near Pensacola, Fla. as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. He was born April 22, 1951 in Hillsdale to Vernon and Serena (Fish) Ruth. He was married April 1, 1972 to Susan Laser and she survives. Donald was a 1969 graduate of Pittsford High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from 1970 to 1972. He enjoyed woodworking, sports and music. Surviving besides his wife Susan, are his parents Vernon and Serena Ruth of Osseo; two sons Brent (Angel) Ruth and Aaron (Heidi) Ruth, both of Lakeland, Fla; a sister, Cathy (Howard) May of Richmond, Texas; two brothers Steven Ruth of Hillsdale, Vernon Paul (Dawn) Ruth of Osseo; and two grandchildren Brandon and Kelly. Memorial services for Donald A. Ruth will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the First Baptist Church in Hillsdale with Pastor James Olinger officiating. Interment will follow at Leonardson Cemetery in Pittsford. The family will receive friends for visitation Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until services at 2 p.m at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the charity of the donor’s choice.   |
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Donald Eugene Ray, age 83, of Sturgis, died Nov. 8, 2008, at his home following an extended illness. He was born west of Mendon to Leo and Beulah Mae (Hallam) Ray on Dec. 24, 1924.  He attended the Canada Corners Country School and graduated from Mendon High School in 1942.  Upon graduation, he joined the Navy where he spent the next four years.  After his military service, Don enrolled at the College of Pharmacy at Ferris State College, graduating in 1952 with a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy.  On Oct. 19, 1957, he was married  to Wanda Mae Skibbe of Paw Paw. He worked at several clinic pharmacies, eventually accepting a pharmacy position at Borgess Hospital.  He attained the position of chief pharmacist for 13 years before moving to Sturgis and starting his own business, Don Ray’s Pharmacy.  He continued to operate the business for the next 19 years along with his wife, Wanda. Don was a lifetime member of the American Legion; the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) of Oshkosh, Wis.; the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum of Kalamazoo;  the Classic Antique Restorers (CAR) of Three Rivers; Michigan Pharmacist Association (MPA);  American Pharmacist Association (APHA); the Mendon Heritage Schoolhouse fundraising committee, and was inducted into the Mendon High School Hall of Fame in 2004. Don maintained his pharmacy license for 56 years and was current up to the time of his death.  In Don’s younger years, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, scuba diving, and golf.  Don was passionate about watching his four grandchildren’s sporting events which included soccer, baseball, wrestling, volleyball, football, swimming, diving, and track.  He was also a huge Mendon football fan and attended most games.  Don had a brilliant mind and a photographic memory.  There were few subjects Don couldn’t expound on.     Don is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 51 years, Wanda Ray;  two daughters, Kelli Ray-Fry and son-in-law, Douglas Fry, and Kimberly Baker and her husband, Bradley;  four grandchildren, Amanda and Hayley Baker and Samuel and William Fry, all of Sturgis;  one brother, Keith (Hazel) Ray of Mendon; and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon with Rev. Cannon Meredith Hunt, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Sturgis officiating.  A luncheon will follow services at St. John’s Episcopal Church in the Great Hall, and his family encourages everyone to attend and continue the fellowship and share memories of Don.  The family suggests memorials be directed to either the Mendon Heritage Schoolhouse Project, 148 Kirby Rd., Mendon, MI 49072; or the Sturgis Hospice, 1613 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.  Online register and condolences may be sent to www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. |
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Donald Eugene Teller, 79, of Jonesville, passed away Monday at his son’s home in Hanover.  He was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Hillsdale, the son of Miles and Genesee (Rumsey)Teller.  Donald served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He drove a feed truck for United Feeds, Inc., Jonesville, and retired from Walker Manufacturing, Jackson. He will be remembered for his love of gardening, especially his asparagus crops, and providing lawncare for his family and friends.  On July 25, 1953, he married Ruth VanBuskirk and she preceded him in death in 2005. Survivors include one daughter Debra (Dan) Christian of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, one son Douglas (Deborah) Teller of Hanover, one sister June (Arnold) Hayward of Coldwater, one brother Robert (friend, Jean) Teller of Temple, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter (Denise Griffiths), and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield with Pastor Denise Downs officiating.  Interment will follow in Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville.  Visitation is scheduled Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.  Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hillsdale County. |
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Donald G. Ashman, age 83, of Blissfield passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at Lake Park Comfort Care, Sylvania. Donald was born July 17, 1925, in East Tawas, Mich., to Joseph and Anna (Stonehouse) Ashman. A World War II U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Don proudly served his country during the European Theater as an Infantry Staff Sergeant. Don taught for 14 years at Bloomfield Hills Middle School while also pursuing his life-long passion for professional photography. His memberships included the First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield (where he served as an Elder), the National, Michigan and Bloomfield Education Associations, the Blissfield Jaycees and the Toledo Camera Club. He is survived by beloved wife, Karen (Schaedler); daughter, Janet (Fred) Pittman of Cape Coral, Fla.; son, John (Sharon) Ashman of Livonia, Mich.; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and one sister, Joyce Ziolkowski. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sister, June Clark, and brothers, David and Alvin Ashman. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Bob Bidwell will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Blissfield. The family suggests that donations in Don’s memory be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield or Lake Park Comfort Care: ProMedica Hospice. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com. |
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Donald J. Sprow, age 87, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Lenawee. Don was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Adrian, the oldest son of Joseph and Sarah (June) Sprow. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1940. During World War II, Don served in the Army as a medic with the 40th Combat Engineer National Association, stationed in Europe and Africa. On June 1, 1947, Donald married Jewel Ellcey at her family farm.  Jewel, his devoted wife of more than 61 years, survives. Don worked for Bohn Aluminum, retiring after 36 years of service. He was a member of Adrian First Baptist Church.  He also enjoyed gardening and playing cards. In addition to his wife, Jewel, he is survived by his children, William (Barb) Sprow and Gale Baker, all of Adrian; two brothers, Ken Sprow of Chicago, Ill., and Andrew (Barb) Sprow of Adrian. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Noah, Abigail and Hannah Baker, Scott Sprow, Kellie Howard, Chuck Force, Wendy Proulx and Molly Grup; and six great-grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by three brothers, LeRoy, Wayne and Robert; and a sister, Neva, in infancy.    The funeral service for Don will be on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Bryan Manary officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Annis-Fint Post #1584 of the VFW. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Don may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Adrian First Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Edward Budek, age 78, of Waltz, died on Monday November 10, 2008. |
Edward Budek, age 78, of New Boston, died Monday. Arrangements are pending with the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Inc. |
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Edward L. Sorgenfrie, age 60, of Bryan, Ohio, died just before midnight on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Sorgenfrie was a graduate of Waldron High School and was employed by Trim Trends, Bryan, Ohio, as a quality supervisor. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970 and continued his service in the Army Reserves from 1981-1985. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles, Aerie #2233. Edward L. Sorgenfrie was born on Aug. 30, 1948, in Jackson, the son of Claude A. and Barbara M. (Marsh) Sorgenfrie. He married Johnna R. Nemire on Nov. 13, 2003, in Bryan, Ohio, and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Brenda Kay (Randy) Williams, of Bryan, Ohio, Christen A. (Scott) Wirth, of Sherwood, Ohio, and Marie L. (Josh Smith) Sorgenfrie, of Fayette, Ohio, one stepdaughter, Kayla M. Nemire, of Bryan, Ohio, seven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, his mother in Waldron, one brother, Gerry Sorgenfire, of Napoleon, his grandmother, Eva Yeider, of Waldron, one stepsister, Sharon Hills, of Pittsford, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Karen Kay Sorgenfrie. There will be no visitation or services. Interment will be private. Memorials in the name of Edward L. Sorgenfrie may be given to Cancer Assistance of Williams County or any of the veterans groups in Williams County. Cards of sympathy may be sent to the family at P.O. Box 383, Bryan, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to and the online register signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com. |
Edward Thomas Smith, 71, of Toledo died at 5:54 p.m. Monday at Toledo Hospital. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
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COLDWATER — Eliza Mae Clark, 85, of Coldwater, formerly of Peru, Ind., died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at Maple Lawn Care Center. Eliza was born Sept. 16, 1923 in Miami County, Ind. to Charles and Grace (Fouts) Overly.  She married Marion D. Clark on Sept. 16, 1939 and he preceded her in death on April 12 1989. Eliza is survived by a daughter-in-law, Alice Clark, of Tekonsha; a daughter Susan Saunders and husband Norman Scott of Yuba City, Calif.; a niece, Geraldine (John) Pries Schuler of North Manchester, Ind.; a nephew, Don (Marty) Pries of Kokomo, Ind; a half brother, David (Alice) Overly of Peru, Ind.; a brother-in-law, Dale (Rose) Clark; a sister-in-law, Eileen (Ellis) Sullivan of Peru, Ind. and five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Keith Clark; daughter Beverly Sue Clark and sister Lavaughn Clupper. Services will be held Saturday, at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at the Peru Grace Brethren Church with Pastor Dave Jodry officiating.  Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the Peru Grace Brethren Church.  Burial will be in the Chili Cemetery, Chili, Ind. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Maple Lawn. Arrangements are by the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home in Peru, Ind. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Ellen "Alma" Pfeiffer, 88, of Ironwood, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Hurley. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Eugene L. Lampart, 76, of Ironwood, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at home. |
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Evelyn F. Huff, age 90 years, of Hudson, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at Allegiance Health in Jackson. Evelyn was born on Aug. 15, 1918 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George F. and Pearl C. (Williams) Waidelich. She married Leo A. Huff on November 2, 1940 in Grand Rapids. He survives. Leo and Evelyn moved to the Hillsdale County area in 1946 after Leo returned from the war. Evelyn was a former member of the Locust Corners Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, an active member of the First Baptist Church in Hudson, an auxiliary member of Gideon’s International and the Friendship Club of Locust Corners. Evelyn enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening. Surviving Evelyn are her husband of 68 years, Leo; two daughters, Judy (John) Garris of Quebec City, Quebec and Diane Cudney of Hudson; son, Wayne (Elaine) Huff of Brooklyn; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Purdy of Wyoming; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Evelyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Mae Cutchall; parents; one sister; and two brothers. Funeral services for Evelyn will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Hudson with Pastor Tom Ball officiating. Private interment will follow at Locust Corners Cemetery in Pittsford Township.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson and Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Gideon’s International, First Baptist Church, Gospel Barn or a charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com. |
FLEMMING GREGG F |
2-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials to American Cancer Society. |
FOX BETTY JANE |
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Flora L. Chabrier, 88, of Boyne City, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility. |
Frank J. Pieper, Jr. |
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. |
GARDNER PATRICK (GRADY) |
2-5 p.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 West Lake Street (Ten Mile), South Lyon, MI. Please make donations to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Online guestbook |
GILLESPIE GRACE E |
Age 86, of Plymouth, passed away November 12, 2008 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Robert Gillespie, loving mother of Robert Gillespie, Christopher (Jan) Gillespie, Jonathan (Daniel Imeson) Gillespie, Constance (John) Demmery, Susan (Thomas) Stanley, loving grandmother of six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and sister of Thomas (Tracy) Termini. Memorial service to take place on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the at the First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, 701 Church St., Plymouth, MI. A luncheon will follow at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Public Library, P.O. Box 477, Bellaire, MI., 49615. Arrangements were handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. |
GIOVANNUCCI PIERINA V |
Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. |
GRIFFIN SHIRLEY A |
Sunday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary Sunday evening at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Josaphat Catholic Church, 691 E. Canfield, Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. |
MARTIN, Garnet Wells - Age 81, of Gladwin, formerly of Flint, died Monday, November 10, 2008 in Midland. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint with Rev. Hal Philips and Mr. Greg Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Halsey Cemetery in Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Thursday and 10-12 and 4-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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Genevie “Jenny” Osenko, age 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born in Champaign, Ill., and later moved to Toledo, Ohio. She married George Osenko in 1950 and was married for 58 years. She had three children, Mark, Ginger and Jeff, who all three believe she was an angel sent from above to be their mom. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University, earning a Masters Degree, and taught elementary school for more than 33 years. After retiring from Cherry Hill School District and moving to Sun Lakes, Ariz., she continued to teach elementary students at the Indian Reservation in Sacaton, Ariz. Jenny spent her summers on Lake Michigan enjoying her children and three beautiful granddaughters, Chelsea, Kelly and Alyssa. She spent her winters in Sun Lakes, Ariz., with truly loving friends and neighbors. No matter where she was, she was cooking delicious pies and sweets and bringing a laugh, a smile and a song to all that were lucky enough to have known her. Honoring Jenny's wishes, her ashes will be buried in the Norwood Cemetery, Norwood, Mich. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 915 State St., Erie, PA 16501. |
George J. Langkil Sr., 77, of Gladwin passed away Nov. 7, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center–Gladwin. |
• Georgia D. Hill, 83, of Onekama, died Monday, Nov. 10. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Gloria J. Blaker, 65, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at her home.  She was born Feb. 21, 1943 in Hillsdale to Ora and Merle (Fenstermaker) Carlisle.  She was married Dec. 30, 1961 to Ronald Blaker and he survives. Gloria was a 1961 graduate of Reading High School and was a member of the Honors Choir.  She attended Jackson Community College, was on the Dean's List for two years and was active in the JCC Tutoring program. Gloria attended Bankers Baptist Church. Besides her husband, Ronald, she is survived by her father, Ora Carlisle of Hillsdale; three daughters, Oralie (Gary) Amrhein and Toni (Robert) Ashton both of Jonesville and Donna Thompson of Hillsdale; an adopted son, Gary Estel of Jonesville; a brother, Clyde (Mary) Carlisle of Quincy; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gloria was preceded in death by her mother, Merle and one sister. Cremation has taken place.  There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the Blaker family. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
HARRIET JOYCE EAGLE SANDUSKY Harriet Joyce Eagle, age 78, of Sandusky, died Saturday, November 08, 2008 at her home in Sandusky, Michigan. She was born November 22, 1929 in Sandusky, Michigan the daughter of the late Cecil and Gertrude (Moore) McAulay. She was a lifelong area resident, a 1947 graduate of Sandusky High School, a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Sandusky. Harriet married Robert E. Eagle on January 3, 1948 in Sandusky, he died on December 15, 1985. She was head Librarian at Sandusky Public Library until her retirement. Harriet was passionate about Genealogy and she loved to travel to Ireland. She is survived by Robert Jr. & Darlene Eagle (son) of Sandusky, David & Mary Eagle (son) of Jeddo, 4 Grandchildren, Karen, Jason, Daniel, Alyssa, Annette & Donald Swayze (sister) of Arizona. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. Charles Stuart officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sandusky. Visitation will be held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky on Wednesday from 2 - 9 p.m. Memorial suggestion to St. Johns Episcopal Church or Sandusky District Library. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marshfuneral.com |
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HARRIS GLADYS |
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HITT DALE |
"DICK" Age 75. Father of Michael, Laurie (Dan) Coleman, Donna (Greg) Rourk. Former husband of Barbara. Brother of Gale "Pete" Hitt and the late Betty (Alvin) Trosin. Grandfather of Rachel, Danny, Christian and Elizabeth. Owner of Craft-Tec Tool and Dye. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 4580 N. Adams Rd. , Troy 48098. |
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Harold Louis “Hal” Hocker, Jr., age 78, of Centreville, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at his home. He was born in Detroit on April 17, 1930, a son of the late Harold Louis and Alvina Elizabeth (Rathje) Hocker Sr. Hal graduated from Lakeshore High School, St. Claire Shores in 1948.  On  Dec. 9, 1950, Hal married Ruth Husk in Angola, Ind. He worked in sales and was a partner at Pentek Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., for 20 years, retiring in 1987. Hal also worked at Weyheauser from 1963-1968. Hal was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Centreville and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are: his wife, Ruth Hocker, Centreville; daughters, Sheryl (John) Furey of Constantine, Cynthia (Michael) Daskivich of San Antonio, Texas, Mary (Michael) Mingus of Sturgis and Carol (Kemp) Kotschevar of Centreville; son, Gary (Marsha) Hocker of Constantine; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Crystal Smous; sisters, Carmen Hardee and Marilyn Yates; and brother, Charles Hocker. According to his wishes, Hal's body has been donated to the U of M Anatomical Donations Program. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Centreville, or Sturgis Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville. Online condolences may be sent to www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
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Helen F. Sontag |
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., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
Helen W. Baehr, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at her home in Gladwin. |
Henrietta B. Dixon, 95, of Boyne City, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
I want to thank you most sincerely all those people that helped me on Nov. 4, when I fell in front of Dr. Buehlers office, it truly takes a town to take care of children and old ladies, thanks again. Connie Lundgren. |
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It's been 8 yrs. on 11-17-00 that you've been gone. Cody David Austin, we miss you. Rest In Peace. We love you. Love, Daddy, Mommy, Brittany, & Caleb |
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JERGOVICH BETTY LOU |
November 12, 2008. Age 82, of West Bloomfield, formerly of Detroit. Wife of the late Steve. Dear mother of Lynn D. Natre (Morris), Gregory D. Kielbas and Laura McFern (Phil). Grandmother of Katherine, Jeffrey, Michael and Rick. Also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sister of Patricia McColl (the late Jack), the late Mary Higgins and the late Harry Taubensee, Jr. Funeral service Sunday, 2 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends Saturday 5-7 p.m. Memorial tributes to Paws With A Cause, 4646 Division, Wayland, MI. View obituary and share memories at www.desmondfuneralhome.com |
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Jacqueline K. “Jackie” Buholz, age 56, of Burr Oak, Mich., died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, 2008, at Sturgis Hospital following a short illness. She was born July 17, 1952, in Coldwater, a daughter of Leo and Virginia (Kregger) Buholz, and graduated from Bronson High School in 1971. Surviving are: her life partner and care giver of 27 years, Michael Kane of Burr Oak, and his children and grandchildren; her sisters, Debra (Barry) Meyer of Colon and Sandra French of Zephyrhills, Fla.; her brother, Ken (Dilia) Buholtz of McKinney, Texas; and her nieces and nephews. Jackie was a homemaker and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She enjoyed Mike’s children and especially loved his grandchildren who were a huge part of her life. According to her wishes, cremation will take place. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bronson, with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson. |
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Jacqueline K. “Jackie” Buholz, age 56, of Burr Oak, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, 2008 at Sturgis Hospital following a short illness. She was born July 17, 1952 in Coldwater, daughter of Leo and Virginia (Kregger) Buholz and graduated from Bronson High School in 1971. Surviving are her life partner and care giver of 27 years, Michael Kane of Burr Oak and his children and grandchildren; her sisters, Debra (Barry) Meyer of Colon and Sandra French of Zephyrhills, Fla., her brother Ken (Dilia) Buholtz of McKinney, Texas and her nieces and nephews. Jackie was a home maker and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She enjoyed Mike’s children and especially loved his grandchildren who were a huge part of her life. According to her wishes, cremation will take place. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at St. Mary Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating. Arrangements are by the Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson. |
James quot;Wally quot; Price, age 86, of Flat Rock, MI died on Monday November 10, 2008. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Friday November 14, 2008 from 2 to 8 PM. |
James "Wally" Price, age 86, of Flat Rock, died Monday. Arrangements are pending with the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Inc. |
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James Ruth passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at home in Sonoma, Calif. at the age of 76.  Born June 14, 1932, in Hillsdale, he was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping, hiking, golfing and travel.  Jim was an artist at heart and enjoyed drawing and crafts. He took great satisfaction in the simple pleasures of life and was always willing to help a friend.  A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Jim served proudly for 23 years in England, Vietnam and several duty stations in the United States before retiring at Hamilton A.F.B. in Marin County, Calif.  Jim and his wife Pat lived in Novato, Calif. for 21 years before making their home in Sonoma where they have been residents since 1994. He was an active member of the St. Leo’s Men’s Club, SIRS Chapter #41 and the Marin Rod & Gun Club.  Jim is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pat; his four children, David Ruth, Julia Freeman, Christine Miller, Tina Phelps; five stepchildren, Kathleen Heath, Eileen Williams, Maureen Wall, Mary Alderete and Francis Wall and all of their spouses; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Jim is also survived by his brother, Vernon Ruth and sister, Leona Helsel and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, 601 West Agua Caliente Road, Sonoma, Calif. 95476 followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Interment will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sacramento Valley V.A. National Cemetery at 5810 Midway Road, Dixon Calif. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his name to St. Leo’s Development Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Duggan’s Mission Chapel, Mission Cremation Service, 525 West Napa St., Sonoma, Calif.   |
• Jean Lucien Dionne, 51, of Manistee, died Monday, Nov. 10. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Joan Chesser, age 68, of Manitou Beach passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Jackson Medical Care Facility in Jackson. She was born on Dec. 19, 1939, in Detroit, the daughter of Elmus and Ruby (Jackson) Hutchins. Joan married Billy Chesser on May 23, 1958, in Detroit. He survives. Joan and her family moved to the Onsted area in the summer of 1973. She owned and operated The Village Restaurant and Chesser’s Greenhouse. Joan enjoyed spending winters in Florida and taking care of her family.  She truly cherished her children and grandchildren. Joan will be dearly missed.  Surviving besides her husband, Billy, are their eight children, Bridget (Ron) Conrad of Addison, Jack Chesser of Pinckney, George (Cindy) Chesser of Manitou Beach, Bob (Irene) Chesser of Cement City, Barbara (Kevin) Abrams of Seymour, Tenn., John (Polly) Chesser of Manitou Beach, Bill (Jessica) Chesser, Jr., of Adrian and Chris (Brian) Betz of Manitou Beach; 23 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Barnes of Tecumseh and Barbara (Jerry) McCord of Tipton, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Joan was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jim Hutchins. Funeral services for Joan will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at the Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemet Funeral Home in Onsted with the Rev. E. Keith Corbin officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, from 5 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Crossroads Community Church Project Share. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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John Kaslander, age 87, of Drenthe, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Zeeland Community Hospital. John was born to William and Minnie Kaslander on November 27, 1920 in Drenthe. He was a member of Drenthe Christian Reformed Church and worked for several years at Janssen Farms. John was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie, in 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Ann of Chicago, Debbie of Lowell:  stepchildren, Donna Rice of Florida, Henry and Bonner Visser of Lake Ann, MI, Joanna Killgore of Pierson, MI, Nellie and Kenneth Dockham of Hudsonville, George and Shirley Visser of Fremont, Marian and Russ Schestag of Sand Lake, Alice and Dick Carson of Stanton, Albert and Patty Visser of OK, Marty and Kathy Visser of Puryer, TN; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jay Janssen of Zeeland; sister-in-law, Eunice Kaslander of Lowell; several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate John’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Drenthe Christian Reformed Church, 6344 Adams St., Zeeland. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. Burial will be in West Drenthe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Drenthe Christian Reformed Church. www.yntemafh.com |
• Josephine Ila Green, 82, of Manistee and formerly of Benzonia, died Sunday, Nov. 9. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. ... |
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Junior Odell Shoulders, 71, of Allegan, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Heartland of Holland. Services are 11 a.m. today at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville. Burial will be in Plummerville Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. www.chappellfuneralhome.com |
KLEMM REINHARD |
Friday 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Funeral Saturday, in state 10 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 32400 Hoover (btwn. 14 Mile Rd. and Masonic) until time of service 11 a.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at |
KOSMOWSKI TIMOTHY G |
Friday 3-9 p.m. with an evening Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterrra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of 10 a.m. Mass at St. Clement Catholic Church, 25320 Van Dyke (N. of 10 Mile Rd.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family preferred. Please share memories with the family at their "On Line Guestbook" at |
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Katherine E. Bainbridge, age 53, of 58335 County Line Road, Three Rivers, Mich., passed away on Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, 2008, at Three Rivers Health following a long illness. She was born Sept. 4, 1955, at New Baltimore, Mich., a daughter of Thomas N. and Katherine M. (Koski) Henning. On July 7, 1973, in Three Rivers she married Tracy V. Bainbridge who survives. A resident of Three Rivers most of her life, she was co-owner of Commercial Painters for 20 years. She is a former member of the Quarterhorse Association and enjoyed horseback riding, camping, canoeing and gardening. Surviving, besides her husband, Tracy, are: a daughter, Christina (Paul) Lubieniecki of Three Rivers; a son, Matthew Bainbridge of Three Rivers; three grandsons; her mother, Katherine Henning of Avoca, Mich.; a sister, Mary (Dave) Kurczynski of Avoca; three brothers, Thomas (Minnie) Henning of St. Louis, Mo., James (Annalee) Henning of Schoolcraft, and Clarence (Sheree) Henning of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Riverside Church, Three Rivers with Pastor Paul Booko officiating. Cremation arrangements were handled by the Mater Funeral Home, Marcellus. Memorials may be directed to Huntington’s Disease Society of America. |
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Kathryn Mae “Kay” Blodgett, age 87, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, 2008, at the Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born July 23, 1921, in Butler, Ind., a daughter of the late Carl W. and Clara K. (Kramer) Nimmons. Kay had resided in Sturgis since 1947, coming from Butler. On Sept. 6, 1947, she married Richard D. Blodgett in Butler, Ind. He died March 13, 2004. She had been employed by Higley Printing Company in Butler, Ind., Travelers Insurance Company in South Bend, Ind., and had also worked part time at Sturgis Automotive Supply Company in Sturgis, and she was a homemaker. Kay was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis and a very active longtime member of Pythian Sisters Pocahontas Temple #121 where she was very involved in the Bingo Games. Kay had attended Manchester College in Manchester, Ind. She loved sewing, knitting, crocheting and playing bridge. Surviving are: two sons, Thomas Duane (Joanne) Blodgett of Jackson and Dennis Alan (Sandra) Blodgett of Sturgis; two grandchildren, Benjamin Duane Blodgett of Chicago and Jana Blodgett of Sturgis. Preceding her in death were her parents and a daughter, Cheryl Kay Blodgett . In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private memorial graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis at a later date. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis is handling the arrangements. Her family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Blodgett’s memory consider Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   |
Keith C. Salisbury, age 76, of Gladwin, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills. |
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Kenneth I. Payne, 71, of Deerfield passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at his home. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service may be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. |
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L. Thomas Blackburn, 69, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. Services are 2 p.m., Monday at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 1:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. www.notierverleelangeland.com |
LAMBERT ROLAND RICHARD |
Sunday 12 noon to 4 p.m. Donations to Samaritan Hospice. Online condolences, |
LANGELL RICHARD E |
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LEE CHAI-MING |
November 12, 2008. Age 77. Wife of the late Fay K. Dear mother of Gary (Lewis), Bryan (Kristine) and Lynette Ferguson (Mitch). Grandmother of Katie. Sister of Bien Lim and Joyce Chin. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends Friday 1-9 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials to A.L.S. of Michigan or the American Cancer Society. View obituary and share memories at |
LICARI GAIL (NEE SELPH) |
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LOCK JOYCE ANN (NEE JUSTIN) |
age 50 November 9, 2008 of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Dennis. Loving mother of Annemarie (Chris) Lock, Joseph (Lacy) Lock. Dearest daughter of Dale Justin and the late Bonnie Fitzsimmons. Dear sister of Steven (Isabel) Justin and Jerry (Andrea) Justin. Step-sister to Donald (Debbie) Fitzsimmons, Michael (Sharon) Fitzsimmons and Victoria Fitzsimmons. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family receiving guests on Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Dearborn Chapel of the Voran Funeral Home, 1-4 p.m. with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Obituary/Guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com |
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Lavaine Charles “Charley” Peck, 77, of Adrian, Mich., and Lakeland, Fla., died Nov. 5, 2008, at his Florida home. He was born Dec. 27, 1930, to Wesley and Lynwood Peck in Coldwater, Mich. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1948. He was employed at American Chain and Cable in Adrian for many years. He later worked at the Lenawee Country Club for 10 years as a groundskeeper. In recent years he enjoyed attending and working at the Detroit Tigers summer training camps in Lakeland, Fla. He was also a member of the Adrian Loyal Order of Moose #34. He was a life-long lover of many sports and played softball, bowled and golfed in many local leagues. He is survived by a daughter, Debra (David Howard) Blohm of Adrian; three grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a stepson, Phil (Kim) Gray of Adrian; four stepgrandchildren; a brother, Leslie (Dorothy) Peck; niece, Janice (Larry) Heisler, and nephew, Dennis Peck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by  brother, Roland. Friends and family are invited to a time of remembrance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Hidden River North Clubhouse on Beecher Street in Adrian. |
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Lawrence M. Haglund, 73, of Reading, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born Nov. 16, 1934 in Pennington County, Minn. He had been employed in the auto industry and had also worked in the curb and gutter business. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Hueston) Haglund, whom he married April 4, 1975, one daughter Loretta (Brad) Lane of Utah, one stepdaughter Arlene Ledbetter of Caledonia, four sons Michael (Estralita) Haglund of Minnesota, Darrell (Nadine) Haglund of Arizona, Jon Haglund and David Haglund both of Utah, three sisters Esther McFarland, Mable (Dean) Dagen, Dorothy Osse, one brother John (Shirley) Haglund all of Minnesota and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His parents and one son (Randy) preceded him in death. There will be no visitation or service. |
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Lewis H. Worman, 81, of Albion, Ind., died Nov. 9, 2008, at North Ridge Village in Albion. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday.  Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery in Dekalb County at a later date. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is in charge of arrangements.   |
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Lida McCallister, 97, of Holland, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Holland Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by the Northwood Chapel,  Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes. |
Lindsay Simmons, 17, daughter of Larry and Kathie Simmons of Temperance, died at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday in St. Vincent Mercy Children's Hospital, Toledo. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Monroe location of Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Lloyd E. Lehto, 77, of North Hemlock Street in Ironwood, died Friday Nov. 7, 2008, in Ironwood. |
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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, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
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Louise Nyhuis, age 90, of Holland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Hospice House of Holland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, in 2003; and brothers, Jay and Harold Peerbolt. Louise was a member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church and a member of the Dorcas Society. She had worked for Holland Furnace and retired from Peerbolt Inc. following 20 years of employment. She is survived by her children, Roger and Marlene Nyhuis of Zeeland, Sheryl and Mark Krouse of Zeeland, Robert Nyhuis of Zeeland; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Morris and La Verle Peerbolt of Holland; and sister, Mary Ann and Bob Johnson of Florida; in-laws, Myna and Levi Akker of Indiana, Mrs. Jerry (Laura) Nyhuis of Holland. Funeral and committal services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 11 East 32nd Street, Holland with Dr. Douglas Fauble officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Vistation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland. Memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven Care Community or Hospice of Holland. An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com. |
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November 12, 2008. Beloved father of Brian B. (Patricia), Michelle (Larry) Stone. Loving son of Betty. Dear brother of Bruce (Karen). Grandfather of Ariel, Austin, Cole and Chloe. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Road (at Joy), Saturday 9 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at |
MELOCHE ANN (HUNT) |
Of Clarkston; November 12, 2008. Age 62. Preceded in death by her husband George Ehrnstrom. Loving mother of Jim (Heather) Meloche and Joe (Heather) Meloche; beloved grandma of Alexis, Chris, Lucien, Kellan, Adrien and Ellis. Sister of Jan Hunt, Monica Hunt, Fran (Don) O'Connell and Molly (Pat Hawkey) Hunt. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Ann was an area attorney for over 25 years. Memorial service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Marygrove College Dining Room, 8425 West McNichols, Detroit. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com |
MILLER EDWIN H (ED) |
November 12, 2008 Age 81. Beloved husband of Inga for 59 years. Loving father of Karin (Paul) Setzke, Kris (Rick) Adair, Mark (Gail) Miller and Kathleen King. Devoted grandfather of Jennifer (Steve) Yates, Shannon (Steve) Laughery, Brian Adair, Curtis (Lynn) Swanson, Derek Swanson, Mark (Sara) Adair, Alyssa Setzke, Elisabeth and Maggie King. Great grandfather of Bryanna, Kirsten and Jack. He retired in 1985 after 38 years with Michigan Bell. Ed (Eddie) loved his family and enjoyed his summer home near Cadillac. A celebration of Ed's life is tentatively scheduled for the end of December at Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit, MI. Please contact a family member for date and time. |
WOODWORTH, Mae I. - Age 81, of Swartz Creek, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, November 14, 2008 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek, with Fr. Steven Mattson celebrant. Burial immediately following at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek from 1-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday, and at church from 10 AM until time of Mass Friday. A vigil service will be held 7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to the charity of one's choice. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
MEAD, Margaret Louise - Age 87, of Linden, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Crestmont Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Burial will follow in Argentine Cemetery. Visitaion will be held from 12 noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to the charity of one's choice. Margaret was born April 7, 1921 in Lansing, the daughter of Clare and Nancy (Black) Crandall. She was a 1938 graduate of Linden High School and attended Detroit Business College. She was married to Hubert Wayne Mead on May 7, 1943; he preceded her in death on February 5, 2004. Mrs. Mead was a member of Argentine United Methodist Church, where she was the organist for 30 years. She enjoyed knitting, bowling, crossword puzzles and reading. Surviving are: two sons, Jon and wife Loretta Mead of Linden, Clare Mead of Linden; grandchildren, Brett and wife Gretchen, Brandon and wife Cassandra, Whitney, Craig, Rachel, Travis, Jessie; great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Maya, Connor and Harlee; dearest cousin, Mickie and Donna and their children; dearest niece and nephew, Susan McDonald Miller, Larry and Pam McDonald and their children; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Craig and Crandall; sister-in-law, Marquita McDonald; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ron and Betty Mead. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Marguerite Virginia Prielipp, 89, of Blissfield passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Liberty Place in Adrian, Mich. She was born on Feb. 2, 1919, in Brooklyn, Mich., the daughter of Percy and Nina Tilden. On Oct. 16, 1945, Virginia was married to Louis A. Prielipp. He survives. Virginia devoted her life to her family and home. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palmyra. Virginia was blessed to have many happy years of travel and farming with her husband, Louis. In her younger years she joined in the World War II effort by working at the bomber plant in Willow Run. She also was able to graduate from cosmetology school. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to quietly sit and listen to all of their activities and conversations. She also enjoyed playing cards, games and bingo with her friends. Virginia had a fondness for music, and playing the piano and clarinet. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and were touched by her life. Surviving is her husband, Louis A. Prielipp of Blissfield; two sons, Louis (Polly) Prielipp of Britton and David (Joyce) Prielipp of Blissifeld; one daughter, Barbara (Steve) Jacobs of Galesburg, Mich.; two sisters, Marcelle Hardy of Jerome, Mich., and Josephine Wineland of Quincy, Mich.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Virginia will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield with the Rev. Gary Leking officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian.  Family and friends may call or visit the funeral on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund or to Great Lakes Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
Marie F. "Terry" Davidson, age 64, of West Branch, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at her home. |
Marshall Phillip Lynk, 85, of Lakeland passed away Nov. 5, 2008 from cancer. |
Chaffee, Mary Louise Ann Arbor, MI Age 93, died at Arbor Hospice on November 9, 2008. A full obituary will follow in a future edition. No services are planned. Arrangements by Generations. |
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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. -- Mary Regina Smolich died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the War Memorial Hospital long-term care unit in Sault Ste. Marie after a long illness. |
Mary Sarna |
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 was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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Myrtle Marie Doerfler, 92, passed on to her next life peacefully on Nov. 9, 2008, after a year’s illness which she fought against with much courage. She was with her children and grandchildren at the time of her death. Myrtle was born almost 93 years ago on Nov. 21, 1915, on the small “sandhill” farm near Sylvania, Ohio; the second daughter of Otto and Caroline (Rasch) Steinfurth. She was preceded in death by her six sisters and two brothers, husband Arthur in 1993, and son Mark in 2003. From the time Myrtle was a small child, it was her responsibility to take care of her crippled German grandfather who was in a wheelchair. Whatever she did, Grandfather was always near. However, he taught her how to tame the wild birds and chickens that were part of the farm, and would hand carve her tiny tables and chairs and baskets out of peach pits and walnuts. Here is where she learned her early lessons of hard work and responsibility, and her love of family, animals and nature. After her brothers and sisters were born, the family moved to another small farm on the edge of Ottawa Hills in Toledo. In addition to her prior duties, she now learned and did a lot of the baking and cooking. When chores were finished, she spent many happy hours with her younger siblings and cousins; fishing, playing, and swimming in the 10-mile creek. She met her lifetime friend Jeanette Philabaum when they both attended Epiphany Lutheran Church, where she was a lifetime member, and Glann Elementary School. They went on to Libby and transferred and graduated from DeVillbiss High School, even working as nannies together so Myrtle could attend and graduate from Davis Business School. She then worked as an administrative assistant for several years at the shoe company in Toledo. She met and then married Arthur in 1939 and moved to the German village of Riga, Mich., where she lived for the next 68 years. Myrtle helped raise four children, taught Sunday School and volunteered with the PTA. She applied the principles of organic gardening to her apple orchard, a large vegetable garden and flower gardens, using her produce to can hundreds of quarts of fruit and vegetables every summer. She wanted to live by a woods, so she planted the back two acres into her private “woods,” and raised many orphaned animals, especially lambs, birds, chickens, dogs and cats. She was frequently called to help relatives recover from serious illnesses. After her children were raised, Myrtle went back to outside work as a sales person for a home party toy company. She was soon named a district manager for her ability to have top sales, and won five different cruises to the Caribbean and Hawaii. Myrtle retired at age 70 and again focused her energy on her home, having her “dream kitchen” built so she could bake, cook, can and freeze even more. Many friends and family were the recipients of her cookies, especially Christmas Lebkuchen, loaves of bread and canned goods, and of all kinds of jams, fruit and vegetables. She loved the 4th of July, having large family picnics for many years, and Christmas. After Thanksgiving, all other activities ceased so she could bake hundreds of cookies, send cards, and decorate her house to the hilt. For many years she would hang hundreds of foil snowflakes from the ceilings, lighted many trees, and decorated the house outside. Myrtle loved her six grandchildren dearly, always ready to let them stay overnight. She taught them her love of books, reading stories and teaching poems, singing songs, and playing games such as “Mrs. Flake” and “Ride the Pads” up and down the stairs, and allowing them outside adventures in the woods and with the chickens. She attended every concert, classroom event, or recital she was invited to, and tried to be “fair” with each child. At the age of 88, Myrtle was honored at a countywide banquet, receiving a state environmental award signed by Gov. Granholm for the years she worked as an organic gardener on her small acreage.  Today many small animals, songbirds, pheasants, quail and wood duck live in and near her woods. Many of her dreams and hard work have shown much fruit. Myrtle is survived by her three children, Tim Doerfler of Riga, John (Kathy) Doerfler of Britton and Caroline (Michael) Noveskey of Clinton; six grandchildren, Cara Noveskey of Jackson, Anya Noveskey of Clinton, Benjamin (Stephanie) Noveskey of Cheboygan, Sarah (Pete) Anderson of Jackson, Nathanial Doerfler of Britton and Kerry (Patrick) Zubke of Flushing. Also surviving are 14 nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 14, at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield from 2 to 5 and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Viewing will continue on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m at the Epiphany Lutheran Church on Reynolds Road, Toledo, with funeral services beginning at 11:30 a.m. Following services, burial will be in Riga Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Myrtle Doerfler Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.   |
GRECO, Nicholas Joseph, Jr. "Uncle" - Age 78, of Flint, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 14, 2008 at 12:30 PM at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.Arrangements handled by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. |
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SAVAGE, Minn. -- Nora Lee (Suzik) Brunello died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Savage. |
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O.D. Stiles, 83, of LaGrange, Ind., died Nov. 6, 2008, at his residence. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.  No services will take place at this time. Memorials may be given to the LaGrange County Food & Clothes Basket. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is in charge of arrangements. |
Opal E. Sakala, age 91, a lifetime resident of Dundee Township, who had helped run their family farm with her late husband Mike, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 at 11:23 AM at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe following a short illness. |
Opal Sakala, 91, of Dundee died at 11:23 a.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe, |
POST DORIS ELAINE |
Age 79, November 12, 2008. Beloved wife of Thomas for 58 years. Dear mother of Donna Elaine Birmingham, and Diane Cassidy (Rob). Dearest grandmother of Karlyn and Sheridan. Very loving aunt of Pam Alessi (Pat), and their children Pat and Tony. Family will receive friends Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. Funeral services will be Monday, in state 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, Redford. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at |
Peggie Tanner was born June 29, 1939 in Houston County, Tennessee. She was the second of twelve children born to George Tanner and Estelle (Baggett) Tanner. Peggie married James P. |
DUNN, Percy J. - Age 87, of Fenton, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until time of service Wednesday. Online tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
REITER ROSALIE |
Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. Trisagion Sunday 7 p.m. In state Monday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Funeral Service at St. George Orthodox Church, 2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life 3861 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. ahpeters.com |
RICHARD A. GARDNER LEXINGTON Richard A. Gardner, Age 73, of Lexington, died Tuesday, October 28, 1008. He was born July 26, 1935 in Port Huron, son of the late Arthur and Blanche (Hunter) Gardner. He and Myrna J. Barnett were married on August 20, 1960. Mr. Gardner was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1954 to 1958. He retired after 28 years from General Motors. He is survived by his wife Myrna. Two sons Martin of Lexington and David (Melissa) of Phoenix, AZ. One daughter Laura Gardner of Phoenix. One brother Leonard of Port Huron and a sister Lillian Rutkowski of Fort Gratiot. Four grandchildren: Aaron, Zachary, Olivia and Emily. Friends Dale Ross and Marvin and Judy Kern. He was preceded in death by brothers William and James. Funeral services were held at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington with Rev. Leo Thomas, pastor of the St. John Lutheran Church officiated. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery. Arrangements by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Croswell. |
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RODRIGUEZ CARMEN MARIA |
Friday 2-9 p.m. with Prayers 7:30 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power (½ mile west of Orchard Lake Rd., South of 10 Mile.) |
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Rebecca N. Rodriguez, age 92, of Adrian entered into eternal life on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Liberty Place in Adrian. She was born Dec. 20, 1915, in Cotulla, Texas, to Aurelio and Sara (Briones) Nino. On May 20, 1934, she married Victor Rodriguez, he died March 10, 1986. In 1942, Rebecca and Victor moved their family to Adrian. In the mid-1940s, Rebecca became a charter member of the Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Joseph Church in Adrian.  The Society later transferred to St. Mary’s Church and she remained active in the group until  her recent illness. She was the original founder of a Mexican Dance group with Hispanic young girls and boys. The group danced in Adrian and other locations in Michigan and Ohio in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Rebecca directed Spanish-speaking plays with the same group of kids at St. Joseph School auditorium in the 1950s. Rebecca would sew most of the costumes and dance outfits. Rebecca worked at Bohn Aluminum in the late 1940s and then went to work at Gerity’s when it first opened and remained there until it closed in the late 1950s. Rebecca was a very hard worker and continued working by cleaning local businesses and homes until the mid 1980s. Rebecca remained active with Our Lady of Guadalupe Society throughout her active life. She served as President, Treasurer and Secretary and later as an advisor to the society. Rebecca was a very gifted seamstress and sewed beautiful clothes from wedding gowns to men’s suits. Later in her years she turned her talents to doing crafts, alterations, including sewing for some of the Dominican Sisters. Rebecca was always working and loved to stay involved. She enjoyed cooking and working at the funeral dinners at St. Mary’s Church. She enjoyed being around people and helping when ever anyone needed help. She enjoyed traveling. Rebecca and her husband traveled to Hawaii twice and traveled to many areas in Mexico. After Victor’s death, Rebecca traveled with a group of St. Mary’s Parish members to Yucatan, Mexico, to assist Father Bill Auth and his Spanish mission. Rebecca enjoyed working in her yard in her spare time. She enjoyed her tulips in the spring and her roses and other flowers that she tended to after Victor’s death. Rebecca received the Men’s Garden Club award in 1987. Rebecca also received a recognition award from Bishop Mengeling from Lansing Diocese for her volunteer work at St. Mary’s Church and her support of the migrant ministry. Rebecca’s family was very important to her and she enjoyed spending time with them and cooking food and desserts for them. Rebecca’s faith in God and her religion were also a very important part of her life. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Mary) Baldwin of Oscoda, Mich., and Mrs. Robert (Santos) Trevino of Adrian, Mich.; one son, Joseph V. (Carol) Rodriguez of Bradenton, Fla..; 10 grandchildren, Margo Alcorta, Billy Sanchez, Melinda Butler, Donnie Sanchez, Sylvia Adair, Kathy Sanchez, Barbara Beasley, Connie Trevino, Ric Rodriguez and Robert Trevino; 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Luis Nino. A funeral liturgy will be offered Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Louis Komorowski presiding. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of funeral liturgy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Food Pantry or St. Joseph Food Pantry. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Revel Montgomery, 86, of Quincy, passed away Monday,  Nov. 3, 2008 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1922 in Breathit County, Ky., to Harlan and Bessie (Roark) Back. Revel was a homemaker and loved to cook for her large family. She also enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and caring for her dog “Lucy.” On Feb. 16, 1940 she married Wardie Montgomery and he preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include nine daughters, Stella (Jack) Wagner of Pikeville, Tenn., Mazie Foltz of Congress, Ariz., Ella (Charles) Boston of Kinderhook, Wanda (William) Fry of Sturgis, Linda (Grant) Salway of Jonesville, Phyllis (Mike) McVicker of Quincy, Charlene (Glen) Crandall of Reading, Susie Jones of Quincy, Kim (Jim) Titus of Allen; six sons, Jay (Fran) Montgomery of Dublin, Ga., Jim (Chloe) Montgomery of Quincy, Harry (Linda) Montgomery of Sturgis, Gary (Alicia) Montgomery of Lagrange, Ind., Larry (Lori) Montgomery of Reading, Terry Montgomery of Quincy; one sister, Evalina Puckett of Jackson; two brothers,  Gene (Anna Mae) Back of Salyersville, Ky., Ronald (Dorothy) Back of Atlanta, Ga.; 44 grandchildren; and 80 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were two daughters, Vonda and Brenda; son-in-law, Thomas Foltz; and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Pastor Gene Cobb officiating.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to her family. |
Monday, November 10, 2008 1:01 PM |
NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- Robert D. "Hopper" Hemming, 52, of New Albany, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at his home, after a long battle with liver disease. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. |
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Robert L. Nugent, age 71, of Colon, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in Coldwater from injuries he received in an automobile accident.  Bob was born Jan. 2, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., and grew up in Chicago, graduating from Mendel Catholic High School.  On Jan. 17, 1959, he married Arlene Kalchbrenner in Chicago.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Bob had worked as a firefighter for the Chicago Fire Department for 32 years, retiring in 2000.  He was a member of the Colon American Legion Post #454, Colon Kiwanis Club and Bullhead fishing organization of Sarona, Wis.  Surviving are: his wife, Arlene Nugent of Colon; daughter, Barbara (Bob) VanRamshorst  of Lansing, Ill.; step-grandchildren, Amy (Keith) Wilkening of Schererville, Ind., and Doug (Mary) VanRamshorst of Chicago; and a step great-grandchild, Laney Wilkening of Schererville, Ind.  The family will receive relatives and friends from 4- 9 p.m. today at the Schipper Funeral Home Ltd. in Colon. A funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at St Barbara’s Catholic Church in Colon with Rev. Fr. Richard Fritz officiating.  Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of Bob to the Colon Food Pantry.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. |
LUNDGREN, Ronald Carl - Age 59, of Swartz Creek, died Monday, November 10, 2008. A Memorial Service will be held 5:00 PM Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, Mr. Jerry Dickinson officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday from 2:00 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Ronald Carl Lundgren Memorial Fund. Ronald was born December 28, 1948 in Flint, the son of Alvin and Ethel (Higgins) Lundgren. He married Lynne E. Lammiman June 26, 1971 in Flint. Ronald retired from the City of Flint Police Department and then worked for the State of Michigan Probation and Parole in Caro. He was a graduate of Michigan State University and was actively involved with Crime Stoppers. Surviving are: wife, Lynne; 3 children, Ryan and wife Jennifer of Swartz Creek, Kristin and husband Matt Zoltowski of Lake Orion, Greg of Swartz Creek; 3 grandchildren, Logan Lundgren, Graydon and Allison Zoltowski; mother, Ethel of Flint; brother, Jerold of Ann Arbor. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
Ruth D. Moran, 80, of Monroe died at 7:36 a.m. Monday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. She had been in poor health for 2 years. |
Ruth E. Doughty, 89 yrs, of Petersburg, died Monday night at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Thursday from 2-8 PM. Services will be at the funeral home Friday at 11 AM. The Rev. Dr. Patricia A. |
Ruth E. Doughty age 89, of Petersburg died Monday evening in Mercy Memorial Hospital ICU. Funeral service are pending at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Michigan. |
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:00 PM |
ESCANABA, Mich. -- Ruth Marie (Nordine) Chown, 72, passed away Nov. 10, 2008, surrounded by her family at St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. |
SERIO ANTHONY JOSEPH |
Friday and Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sign guest registry at clynesobocinskifuneralhome.com |
SHROYER MARY T |
Friday 6-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Road (between Ford and Cherry Hill) Westland. Gathering Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Theodore Catholic Church 8200 Wayne Road, Westland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To leave a message of condolence log on to vermeulenfuneralhome.com |
SIEGEL ERIC J |
Beloved husband of Vicky Siegel. Dear father of Michelle, Rochelle, Alexis, David, and Laurie Siegel. Loving son of the late Carl Siegel, and also survived by other loving relatives and friends. SERVICES AND INTERMENT WERE HELD THURSDAY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com |
SMITH JEFFREY ALAN |
4-8 p.m. tonight and Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd. (S. of 18 Mi. Rd.), Clinton Township. |
SULLIVAN FRANCIS C |
"SULLY" November 11, 2008, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Thelma. Dear father of Patricia Sullivan, Laura (David) Jones, Christine Spillane, and the late Michael. Dear brother of Mary (John) Crosby and Gail Steffes. Also survived by four grandchildren. Memorial Mass Monday, November 17, 11 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham. Interment of cremains at White Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Berkley, (248) 398-6500. |
SZCZERBINSKI DEBORAH L |
Age 54. November 12, 2008. Beloved wife of Jerome. Dear mother of Johanna, Bert, Nathaniel, Laura, and Debra Anne. Loving grandmother of Alexis. Dearest daughter of Lloyd M. and Darlene Dalton. Dear sister of David M., Keith, Thomas, and David E. Dalton, and Sandra Fillion. Also survived by hosts of other loving relatives. Service Monday 11 a.m. at Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (between Beech Daly and Telegraph), Redford Township, 313-535-3030. Visit Sunday 2 until 8 p.m. Memorials suggested to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. |
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Sandra L. Emens, 68, of Waldron passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Coldwater, the daughter of Curtis and Mary Joan (Ferguson) Green Jr. She married Gilbert AJ Emens on May 21, 1960, in North Adams and he survives. Sandra was a lifelong farmer’s wife, previously employed at Hillsdale Medical Care Facility, Holiday Inn in Montpelier, Ohio. She graduated from Waldron High School, Class of 1958, Riggs Beauty School in 1959 and was a member of Pioneer United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School, Bible School, was a Girl Scout leader and dearly loved her children and grandchildren. Surviving Sandra besides her husband, Gilbert are two daughters, Michaela (Lynn) Wirick of West Unity, Ohio and Patricia (Richard) Dahl of Beaver Dam, Wis.; two sons, Daniel Emens of Waldron and Gilbert AJ (Kathleen) Emens II of Camden; stepfather, Harold Dunn of Lake James, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Sandra will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. Interment will follow in Prattville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation or Hillsdale Community Health Center. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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POWELL — Scott D. Fee, age 40, of Powell, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. Scott was a 1985 graduate of Coldwater High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering from Michigan State University and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. Scott was Vice President of supply chain management with Mettler of Toledo. He was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He is survived by wife, Julie; children, Austin, Tyler, Nick and Alexa; parents, Clifford and LaJane Fee; brother, Brian (Mary) Fee and their children Hannah and Olivia; aunt and uncle, Belinda and Phil Smathers; cousin, Corena and Tim Wilkins; special sister-in-law, Sharon (Mark) Montague and their children Steve, Jenna and Alex; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bud and Marion Myers and other extended family members. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Rd., Powell, with Fr. Jeff J. Rimelspach, Celebrant. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Schoedinger Worthington Chapel,  6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of 270), where a prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family. |
Additional information has been received for Scott Edward Yoakum, 80, of Monroe, who died Nov. 7, 2008. He enlisted in the United States Army on April 18, 1946 and served honorably as a corporal. |
Sherianne Gebauer, 61 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Tuesday November 11, 2008 in her home. A certified dog groomer, she had worked at Hair Haven Dog Grooming on Secor Rd. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Theresa A. Corona, 92, of Bessemer, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Wakefield. |
WILLIAMS, Thomas Joseph "Tom" - Age 57, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 4PM Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp., Pastor Robert Leming officiating. Visitation will be 1PM Thursday until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to Shriner Children's Fund. Tom was born September 19, 1951 in Flint, the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Smith) Williams. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School and had been employed by General Motors as a custodian until his retirement in 2000. Tom enjoyed the outdoors, especially bow hunting and was excellent at crossword puzzles. He was an animal lover, particularly his two cats, Little Boy and Smokey. Surviving are his son, Adam Howard Williams (Sara) of Warren; daughter, Holly Marie Williams of Flushing; 2 grandchildren, Amber Rose and Cora Leone Williams; 3 brothers, Bob of West Branch, Jim (Sally) of Grand Blanc, Jerry (Paula) of Swartz Creek; sisters, Sue Williams of Burton, Sandy Williams of Grand Blanc, Sherry Airgood (James) of Swartz Creek, Mary Sergent (Dennis) of Flushing. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Tommy Joe. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
Tiegan Mae Romans and Taryn Rae Romans twin daughters of Franklin S. and Lisa C. (Hickey) Romans were stillborn on Saturday at Toledo Hospital. |
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7 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5885 Venoy Westland. |
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