Agnes M. Stump, 82, of Monroe died Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room. |
COUSINEAU, MR. ALAN B. Muskegon Mr. Alan B. Cousineau, age 61, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Muskegon. FUNERAL SERVICE with MILITARY HONORS will be 1PM Monday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210 with visitation one hour prior to the service. Complete obituary will be in Sunday's newspaper. |
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Aletha Frantom, 86, of Jonesville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at her home. She was born March 30, 1922 in Hillsdale to James and Lottie (Eachues) Sindecuse. She was married Nov. 10, 1940 to Rex Frantom and he survives. Aletha had worked for the Hillsdale municipal court system and later helped her husband Rex run the family egg business. She was a graduate of Hillsdale High School and a longtime resident of the Hillsdale area, wintering in Lake Placid, Florida. She was a member of the Hillsdale First United Methodist Church and former member of the United Methodist Women. Surviving besides her husband Rex, of 68 years are a daughter, Sandy (Dennis) Foust of Hillsdale; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Sharon Frantom of Holiday, Fla. and Jessanna Frantom of Jonesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Jim and Tom. Funeral services for Aletha Frantom will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Curtis Jensen officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Hillsdale First United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Alton Schmitt, 60, of Milan died Nov. 21. in his home. |
Anthony "Tony" Gengle, 82, of Petoskey, passed peacefully and went to be with his Lord on Nov. 28, 2008, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, surrounded by his loving family. |
Arlene Kay Bauman Almont Arlene Kay Bauman, age 59, passed away Monday (November 24, 2008). She was born August 11, 1949 in Lapeer to Edward and Dorothy (Perlberg) D'Arcy. She married Desmond Bauman, Jr. on October 10, 1970 in Almont. Arlene was an avid horse lover being involved greatly in the 4-H in her early life. She had worked at TRW Vehicle Safety Systems in Washington, MI and as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service. She was a passionate member of the Red Garter Gals of Lapeer and Better Breathers Club. Arlene loved life and the beauty of nature, watching the deer, geese, ducks and other wildlife from the view of her kitchen. She also enjoyed cooking and baking and could make some great meals. Her greatest love and passion were her three grandchildren, Zachery, Racheal and Chelsee. She is survived by her husband, Desmond Bauman; daughter, Kelly Jo (Ron) Keyes; grandchildren, Racheal, Zachery and Chelsee; sister, Sharlene (Marc) Henderson; one niece and five |
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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. |
Barbara J. Waterbury North Oaks, Minnesota Barbara J. Waterbury, age 85, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully Friday (November 21, 2008). She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Extended family and friends recognized Barbara as the social grace of the family. She had the unique ability to extract the best out of all she touched... Barbara is the rich fabric that continues to bond the family. She is survived by her husband of 62 yeas, Thomas Waterbury; daughter, Rebecca Anderson; sons, John (Deborah) Waterbury, Christopher (Dennis Krager) Waterbury; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Arnold and Carolyn (Tom) Pembleton; special friend, Vicki White. The family held services last week at Holcomb-Henry-Boom Funeral Chapel in MN. Visitation in Lapeer will begin 12:00 p.m., (Noon) Monday (December 1, 2008) at the First Presbyterian Church, Lapeer. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday (December 1, 2008) at the Church. Rev. Todd D. Smith |
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Barbara R. Newton, age 65, of Rockwood died on Saturday, November 29, 2008 in Trenton, Michigan. |
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Barbara S. Westra, 77, of Sturgis, Mich., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday Nov. 28, 2008, at the Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. She was born Dec. 6, 1930, in Indiantown, SC, a daughter to Gilbert Clyde and Cassie Thompson. Barbara had resided in Sturgis for the past 48 years coming from Minnesota. Her early life was spent in South Carolina and she graduated from Indiantown High School with the class of 1949. On Feb. 18, 1961, she married John H. Westra in Athens, Ga. He died March 29, 2005. Following over 10 years of dedicated employment, Barbara retired from the Sturgis Hospital where she had been employed as a dietary technician. Before joining the Sturgis Hospital she had worked for many years at the Continental Can Company. She was a member of the Sturgis Baptist Church and she enjoyed attending the Super 60’s activities and playing golf. She is survived by one son, John (Teresa) Westra of Sturgis; two daughters, Bev (Jeff) Lung of Sturgis and Cathy (Doug) Baker of Sturgis; three step-daughters, Janet (Steve) Lague of South Dartmouth, Mass., Pat (Joe) Johnson of Valley Lee, Md. and Deb Coker of Marcellus; 11 grandchildren, John, Bruce, Shelby, Cassie, Matt, Tom, Nate, Seth, Curt, Dylan and April; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Harry Lee Holden of Chester, SC, and Pat (Mac) Johnson of Camden, SC; one brother, G.C. Thompson of Stapleton, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; two grandchildren,  Jeremy Keeslar and Johnnie Jent Jr.; four sisters, Mae Thompson, Jackie Pinckney, Jo Brown and Johnnie Lockhart; and one brother, Lester Thompson preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8p.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Barbara S. Westra will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Sturgis Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Delmark will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Westra’s memory consider the Sturgis Baptist Church, 26268 W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.Legacy.com. |
Schumann, Bernard J. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Covenant - Cooper at the age of 82 years. A full obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of the news. Arrangements by W.L. Case & Company. www.casefuneralhome.com |
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Bessie Marie Roe, age 90, of Deerfield passed away quietly, Saturday evening, Nov. 29, 2008, surrounded by all her children, to join her husband of 66 years, who passed away this August. Bessie was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Azalia, Mich., the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Tomek) Pospisil. She worked at University of Michigan Hospital as a nurses aide, and was also employed at the Willow run Bomber Plant, Ypsilanti. Elria Roe asked her to be his wife. They were married Aug. 4, 1942, at St. Alphonsus Church in Deerfield. He died Aug. 26, 2008. She was a member of St. Alphonsus, the Dundee Senior Citizens, and loved playing cards, bingo, and being with her grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Raymond (Donna) of Deerfield, Richard (Cindy) of Sullivan, Ill., Robert of Plymouth, Mich.; a daughter, Donna (Robert) Ruswinkle of Medina, Ohio; a sister, Frances Prybic, of Milan, Mich.; nine grandchildren, Kevin, Jamie, Amy, Lori, Julie, Renaye, Ron, Richard and Ryan; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, and a sister, Mary Tomek. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Deerfield, followed by the Mass of Resurrection will at 2 p.m., with Fr. Jack Loughran officiating. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Deerfield. Arrangements are through Capaul Funeral Home, Ida. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Dundee Senior Citizens, the Deerfield American Legion Post 392 or St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.capaulfuneralhome.com. |
Bessie Marie Roe, 90 yrs, of Deerfield, passed away quietly, Saturday evening, surrounded by all her children, to join her husband of 66 yrs, who passed away this August. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 Am to 2 PM, at St. |
Bessie Roe, 90, of Deerfield died Saturday in Blissfield Place, Blissfield. |
Betty J. Hodgkinson, 76, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. |
Wollpert, Carl F. Longtime resident of Grass Lake, age 102, passed away November 28, 2008. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Sherwood Funeral Home, Grass Lake. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Federated Church of Grass Lake. A full obituary will be in Sunday's edition. |
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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BRONSON — Carolyn S. Chapman, age 60, of Bronson, died on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at her home. The service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 4-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. Carolyn was born Feb. 23, 1948 in Coldwater, to Harvey and Betty (Bell) Nagle. She married John A. Chapman in June 2000. Mrs. Chapman has been a lifelong resident of Branch County. She graduated from Bronson High School, and had worked as a nurse's aide at Carriage Inn, Carlin Park and Maple Lawn. She was currently employed at Douglas Autotec in Bronson. Carolyn was a member of the U.A.W., and loved spending time outdoors gardening, camping and mushrooming. She also enjoyed baking, but most of all, she enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband John; son Jeffrey (Darlene) Handy of Quincy; daughters Kimberly Otis and Angela Snowden, both of Bronson; stepchildren Lisa Marie Chapman of Battle Creek and Theodore Chapman of Olivet; brothers John (Chris) Nagle and Ronald (Ruth) Nagle, both of Coldwater; sisters Betty (Richard) Gleason of Coldwater and Kathy (Lonnie) Fuller of Hamilton, Ind.; grandchildren Ashley, Kyle, Brandon, Britany, Rex, III, Micheal, Zachary, Christopher, Harley, Miranda, Anthony and Aaron; great-grandson Kaleb; and stepgrandchildren John, Jacob, Korey and Jarrit. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
Hunt, Clarence Willard "Bill" Midland, Michigan Age 74, died Thursday morning, November 27, 2008 at his home. He was born August 10, 1934 in Saginaw, the son of the late John Willard and Ethel (Ferguson) Hunt. There will be a gathering time for Bill's family and friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler Street, Midland. A complete obituary is available online at waresmith woolever.com or call (989) 631-2292. |
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Dori L. Carder, 32, of Monroe died at 5 a.m. Sunday in her mother's home. |
Doris F. Nasset, 80, of Saginaw went home to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. |
Mrs. Krompetz, 89, of Deland, passed away at University Center East following a lingering illness. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Jan. 23, 1919 to the late William and Anna (Hess) Lange. She came to the Gladwin area in 1940 and married William Krompetz on May 13, 1940. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1968. They operated a family farm on Nickless Rd. Edna was former member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. |
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Edris E. Murray, 87, of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born July 21, 1921 in Montpelier, Ohio to Rex and Florence (Samm) Delcamp. She was married April 19, 1947 in Angola, Ind. to Dow Murray and he survives. Edris was the former owner of Parisian Beauty Salon in Hillsdale. She was a graduate of Pittsford High School in 1939, valedictorian of her class.  She attended Riggs Beauty School.  She was past president and member of the Lady Elks, member of Hillsdale Business and Professional Women, the Hillsdale Community Theater and member of the National Hair Dressers Association. Surviving besides her husband Dow of 61 years are three sons, Jeff (Shirley) Haskins of Emory, Texas, Jon (Diane) Murray of Bradenton, Fla. and Jerre Murray of Sarasota, Fla; daughter, Jill Langs of Hillsdale; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin Delcamp of Maumee, Ohio and Stuart (Judy) Delcamp of Punta Gorda, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Walter “Pat” Haskins and two grandchildren, Jaime and Jared Langs. Funeral services for Edris Murray will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Litchfield. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Medical Care Facility. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Edward H. Krause, 87, of Port Austin died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. |
Edward Jake "a.k.a. Jusus" Welker Attica Edward Jake "a.k.a. Jusus" Welker, age 58, of Attica for the past 27 years (formerly of Pontiac) passed away Saturday (November 22, 2008). He was born January 8, 1950 in Pontiac to Vivian "Viv" and Marjorie (Poole) Welker. He married Kimberly Gist on March 21, 1994 in Lapeer. Ed graduated in 1969 from Pontiac Northern High School. He was a tow truck driver for Garvin Towing in Auburn Hills for 22 years. More recently, Ed worked for Jay's Septic where he was 2007's Salesman of the Year. Ed "Jusus" was a retired member of the Avengers Motorcycle Club he had been a member for 35 years Ed enjoyed woodworking, gardening, antiques, Harley-Davidson's, camping, his brothers and sisters and his pekingese, Siah. He is survived by his wife, Kim Welker of Attica; mother, Marjorie Welker of Pontiac; siblings, Kevin (Chris) Welker of Lake Orion, Mark Welker of Pontiac and Sharon Welker-Wells of Lynnville, TN.; also by many nieces, nephews, g |
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Edward J. Negele Sr., 69, of Ludington, died Friday, Nov. 28 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1939 in Ludington. He was married to Mary Lou Myers and she preceded him in death in 1985.... |
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Elton F. Hagen, age 94, of Dundee, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at the Lutheran Home in Monroe. He was born Nov. 2, 1914, and farmed all his life in Dundee Township, and was an active member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Petersburg. He played sports at Petersburg High School, loved the Detroit Tigers and square dancing at the Bedford Senior Center. For 44 years he was a dairy farmer, delivering to various dairies. He married Marguerite Gillette on Dec. 24, 1936, and she died July 21, 1982. He then married Donna Kopka Winter on May 2, 1987. His survivors include his wife; three stepsons, Dennis (Beverly) Winter of Dundee, John (Ruth) Winter of Dundee and James (Debbie) Winter of Saline; three stepdaughters, Linda (Eugene) Roberts of Okeana, Ohio, Peggy (Ron) Diuble of Ann Arbor and Rita (Ruskin) Tansel of Dundee; a sister, Pearl Schmidt of Auburn; Calif.; 22 stepgrandchildren; and 22 stepgreat-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Cover Funeral Home in Dundee. He will lie in state on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. services at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Petersburg. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Petersburg. Memorials may be made to St. Peters Church Expansion Fund or Dundee Senior Citizens Center. |
Elton Fredrick Hagen, age 94 of Dundee, a loving and gentle man, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at the Lutheran Home in Monroe. He was born November 2, 1914, in Dundee Township to Carl and Leda (Rohn) Hagen. |
DUNDEE - Elton Hagen, 94, of Dundee, died Friday at the Lutheran Home in Dundee. |
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Emma “June” Carr, 88, of rural Sherwood, Mich., went home peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater after a short illness.  June was born Sept. 12, 1920, in Sherwood Township, a daughter of the late Pearl and Ethel (Durfee) Jackson. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1939 and later attended Michigan State University.  On Sept. 27, 1940, she married William A. Carr in Defiance, Ohio.  He preceded her in death on April 1, 2003.  In 1946 June and William purchased the Carr Family Farm and had made it their lifelong home.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed all sorts of hobbies, including painting and most recently spinning wool.  Most important were her friends and family, especially at Christmas time.  June had attended the Athens United Methodist Church.  Surviving are five sons, Roger W. Carr of Colon, Robert R. (Ginger) Carr of Battle Creek, David H. (Kay) Carr of Sherwood, Terry L. (Cheryl) Carr of Sherwood and Michael J. Carr of Sherwood; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas L. Carr in 1982; a grandson, Scott D. Carr in 1986; and three brothers, Leon, Lewis and Wayne Jackson.  The Family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Schipper Funeral Home Ltd. in Colon.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Emma (June) Carr will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home with  Pastor Sandy J. Gastian of the Athens United Methodist Church and Rev. David Porter of the Colon Church of Christ officiating.  Burial will follow at Burr Oak Cemetery in Athens. If desired, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of June to the Athens United Methodist Church.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. |
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Erma Mae Snead, age 79, of Adrian, passed away, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Provincial House.   She was born March 12, 1929, in Macon Twp., to Floyd Samuel and Mabel Mae (Newling) Swain. On March 30, 1947, she married Willard Snead. He preceded her in death Oct. 25, 2003. Erma attended the Zion United Brethren Church. She enjoyed crafting, bowling and square dancing. She loved the outdoors, including deer hunting and shooting archery. Erma is survived by one son, Daniel Snead, and his wife, Karen, of Pioneer, Ohio; two daughters, Janice Coopshaw and her husband, Jerry, of Jasper and Sandra Lillard and her husband, Wade, of Pioneer, Ohio; one sister, Betty; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Randy Snead; and two brothers. Funeral services for Erma will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Aden Porter officiating.  Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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COLDWATER — Frances Ruth Coe, 93, of Coldwater, died on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. Frances was born June 9, 1915 in Bethel Twp., Branch County, to Daniel and Gertrude Ellenette (McNall) Shiery. Her mother was better known as Nettie. Frances was one of three children. On Jan. 31 1965, Frances was married to Kenneth B. Coe at the bride’s home in Kinderhook Twp. They celebrated their 20th, 25th and 30th wedding anniversaries with open houses. Kenneth preceded in death on Aug. 3, 1995. She was a member of the Kinderhook Church and she was saved at an early age. She held the offices of librarian, secretary and treasurer of the Sunday school, also deaconess of the church and president of the Ladies League. She had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Coldwater since March 21, 1993. In addition, she was a member of the Subordinate Grange # 137 for 50 years, then the Pomona, State and National. She held offices at Subordinate and Pomona. She was a sales lady for Avon for 20 years, and a homemaker all her life. She was a good neighbor and always ready to help where she could in the church and community. She was a wonderful wife and stepmother. She is survived by stepdaughter-in-law Pat Coe; six stepgranddaughters Vicki Williams, Connie Yuhl, Lorie Kitchen, Tammie Sanders, Karil Branch and Kathy Howard; one stepgrandson Michael Luckhardt; 12 great-step-grandchildren; and several cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; stepson Kenneth J. Coe; stepdaughter Shirley Luckhardt; sister Gladys Ellenette Shiery; and brother Ralph Daniel Shiery in infancy. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at the Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will be held at the Teeters Cemetery in Fremont, Ind. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. |
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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. |
BRAZIER, G. Victor - Age 90, of Flint Twp., died Friday, November 28, 2008 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery where veteran's honors will be performed under the auspices of Swartz Creek VFW/AmVets Post #3720. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Sunday and 12-4 and 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home. A VFW memorial service will be held 7 PM Monday evening. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Salvation Army. Mr. Brazier was born January 14, 1918 in Flint, the son of George and Maud (Cook) Brazier. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Brazier married Thressa Belle Dunsmore on June 26, 1946 in Angola, IN and she preceded him in death on March 5, 2002. Mr. Brazier retired from Buick Motor Company in 1978 after 41 1/2 years of service. He was a member of the Salvation Army, Durand Eagles, Swartz Creek VFW # 3720, the American Legion and Am Vets. Surviving are: two daughters, Vicki and husband, William Tilley of Swartz Creek, Pamela and husband, Arthur Seymour of Flint; son, Kevin Brazier and wife, Mary of Swartz Creek; six grandchildren, Amy LaForest of Imlay City, Joseph Tilley of Swartz Creek, Heather Seymour and husband, Jake Huber of Haslett, Jennifer Seymour of Flint, Krystal and husband, Kyle Rife of Montgomery, IL, Ryan Brazier of Flint; six great-grandchildren, Lukas, Trevor and Preston Rife, Joshua Woodley, Marlene and Justin Huber; brother, Howard Leslie Brazier and wife, Dorothy of FL. He was also preceded in death by: granddaughter, Angela Brazier. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Gary S. Hoffman, 55, of Ontonagon, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. |
Geneva Wohlscheid, 89, of Pewamo, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to the Lord on Nov. 29, 2008 surrounded by her loving children., |
KNICKERBOCKER, GEORGE W. - Age 76, of Clark Lake, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. He was born on March 29, 1932 in Michigan Center, Michigan to Elden L. and Bernice Florence (Prine) Knickerbocker. He married Opal Charlene Stiverson on May 2, 1953 in Wheatland Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, and she survives. George was raised in the Michigan Center and Springport area. He lived the past 53 years at Clark Lake. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Navy from 1953 - 1955. He graduated from the National Radio Institute in Washington D.C. George was employed as a machinist at Clark Equipment in Jackson for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He also was a T.V. repairman for over 50 years. He was a member of the Heart O'Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church in Brooklyn and the AARP. George enjoyed moped riding, traveling with his family, gardening, jig saw woodworking and ushering in church. He was also an artist of cartoon characters. Surviving besides his wife, Charlene, are one son, Roger (Deborah) Knicker-bocker of Parma; one daughter, Helen (Efren) Paredes of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Nicki (Mitch) Taylor and Taryn (Michael) Barlow; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Briana Wandel; one brother, Elden R. "Nick" (Shirley) Knickerbocker of Eaton Rapids; sister-in-laws, Joyce Foster of Addison, Naomi Underhill of Tuscon, AZ; nephews, nieces and cousins. His parents and two grandchildren, Gary Wandel and Jeremy Knickerbocker, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Heart O'Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church in Brooklyn with Pastor Milan Maybee officiating. Burial will take place at Norvell Cemetery, Norvell Township, Jackson County, Michigan. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison and one hour before the Funeral service at Heart O'Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church. Memorials can be given to the Heart O'Lakes United Brethren In Christ Church. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com. www.MLive.com/obits |
Gerald Dewitt Spare, 66 yrs, of Petersburg, died Friday night, under the care of Arbor Hospice.Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home Monday from 2-9 PM. Services will be at the funeral home Tuesday at 11 AM. Revs. |
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Harold L. Wirebaugh, 76, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was born Sept. 11, 1932 in Calhoun County to Lawrence and Pearl (Sherman) Wirebaugh. He was married Sept. 30, 1966 to Mary Harwood and she preceded him in death in 1997. Harold retired from Hillsdale Tool after 22 years of service. He was a resident of Hillsdale and Calhoun Counties the majority of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Westfall and Cheryl Hyatt, both of Hillsdale; son, Harold Wirebaugh Jr. of Hillsdale; step-daughter, Kim (Dan) Moyer of Osseo; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother Lawrence Jr. Funeral services for Harold Wirebaugh will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with Pastor Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hillsdale County Conservation Club. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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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. |
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Henrietta Mishler, 80, of Sturgis, Mich., a lady who never tired of witnessing and sharing her faith to others, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday evening Nov. 29, 2008, at Three Rivers Health in Three Rivers, Mich. She was born Feb. 12, 1928, in Sturgis, Mich., the only child to the late Henry and Nellie (McGary) Kinsey. Henrietta was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On Nov. 23, 1946, she married Ervin Mishler in Angola, Ind. She was a homemaker and worked side by side with her husband running the family dairy and grain farm. Henrietta began her working life at the age of 13 when she started working as a waitress at local restaurants in Sturgis while also attending school. Henrietta was an active and dedicated member of the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene where she always enjoyed participating with the Prime Time Club. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family and truly loved and cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ervin; two daughters, Gloria Wooten of Sturgis and Sharon (Larry) Schaeffer of Sturgis; four grandchildren, Brian (Becky) Wooten of Vermont, The Rev. Dale (Steph) Schaeffer of Illinois, Paula (Chad) Carpenter of Sturgis and Cheryl Miller of Topeka, Ind.; nine great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; three young men that worked with she and Ervin on the farm and have always considered Henrietta to be their second Mom, Chris (Donna) Perrault of Burr Oak, Steve (Penny) Hartman of Colon and Stephen (Roxanne) Persing of Colon. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter; Connie Viola Mishler. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene, 70031 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Henrietta Mishler will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The Rev. John Shoup will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis is handling the arrangements. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Mishler’s memory consider the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene, 70031 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.Legacy.com.   |
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Henry C. “Khin” Murray, Jr., 42, of Plymouth, Ind., died Nov. 27, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date, with private inurnment of the ashes in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. Arrangements are being handled my Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, IN.   |
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Herbert Blake Patten, age 89, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov.  28, 2008, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes–Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. The Rev. Robert Keim of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis where full military rites will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Sturgis Journal.   |
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NEW BERLIN, Wis. -- Jack Dennis Nelmark, 70, New Berlin, passed away peacefully Nov. 10, 2008. |
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Jackie V. Williams, 78, of Deerfield passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jackie was born on June 7, 1930, in Monroe, Mich., the son of Tad and Harriet (Ralston) Williams. On July 8, 1950, Jackie was married to his sweetheart of 58 years, June Schadwald. Jack served his country in the United States Army as a Rifleman with the Special Forces until 1950. He worked for Ford Motor Company at the Rawsonville plant and eventually retired in 1990. Jack was active in the Christian Cruisers and Harley owners group, helping to raise money for muscular dystrophy. He was known as Apache Jack, belonging to the Leh-nah-weh Native American Organization, which he was honored as a veteran and warrior for the Ojibwa tribe. Jack has been active with AA for the past 26 years and served as a sponsor for many members. Jack supported the American Cancer Society Walk and the Relay for Life since the start of the Lenawee chapter. Anyone who had the opportunity to have met Jack would be quick to say he was caring, giving and willing to help others with a warm smile. Surviving is his wife, June Williams of Deerfield; five children, Andrea (Joe) Repka of Swanton, Ohio, Timothy (Marti) Williams of Tecumseh, Keith Williams of Palmyra, Nancy Williams of Metamora, Ohio, and Nathan (Tammy) Williams of Deerfield; one brother, Lewis (Shirley) Williams of Traverse City; nine grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah, Brandon, Dakota, Kaitlin, Timothy, Elizabeth, Ezekiel and Joseph, and one great-grandson, Tristin. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services for Jack will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield with the Rev. Gary Leking officiating. Burial will follow in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield. Family and friends may call or visit the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. |
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James R. Worbois, age 56, formerly of Holland, died  November 28, 2008. Husband of Valerie Cooper Worbois of Clarkston; father of Anna Worbois; stepfather of Leigh (James) LeVoy, Donald Head, Maria (Dan) Langteau; son of Robert and Lois; survived by five  grandchildren; and three siblings. Preceded in death by his brother, John. Visitation Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Andersonville Community Church, Davisburg, with a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com. |
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James “Ed” Cousino, age 60, passed away Nov. 29, 2008. He was born May 5, 1948, to James and Nora (Burris) Cousino. He married Carol Barricklow on Oct. 5, 1968. James served in the Army from January 1968 to January 1971. He served in Vietnam from January 1969-1970. He worked at Tecumseh Products for almost 10 years. He then worked for General Motors for 30 years, retiring in January of 2007. He was also on the Madison Township Fire Department. James loved hunting, fishing and being with his family. He will be deeply missed by all his family. James is survived by his wife of 40 years; sons, Robert and Rebecca Cousino of Adrian and James and Cindy Cousino of Adrian; daughters, Trisha Cousino of Toledo, Ohio, and Kim and Ryan Baughey of Adrian; seven granddaughters, Stephanie Frederick, Porsha, Lexi, Autum Baughey, Amber Cousino, MaKenna and Jillian Cousino; one stepgrandson, Brady Butler; his mother, Nora Cousino of Adrian; his brother, Jerald and Carol Cousino of Adrian; and his sister, Char and Ron Shourds of Hudson. He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents and his father, James. Funeral services for James will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Chris Cadwallader officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, with full military rites conducted by the V.F.W. Annis-Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family for the grandchildren’s future education. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Jean A. (Hansen) Dahlin, 84, a resident of Bessemer, entered eternal life on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2008, in Ironwood, after a courageous battle with cancer. |
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Jean Ann Kohler, 54, of Quincy, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Born May 4, 1954, in Hillsdale, she was the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Bartell) McCalla. Jean graduated from Jonesville High School in 1972 and had been employed at ConAgra Foods in Quincy. In her leisure time, Jean enjoyed flower gardening, camping, bicycling and walking on the beach. She especially loved time spent with her grandchildren, baking and decorating for the holidays. On Aug. 31, 2001, she married Jerry Kohler and he survives, along with two daughters, Shannon (Jimmie) VanDusen of Hillsdale, and Erica (Jeff Hite) Barker of Waldron; one son, Shaun (Missy) Barker of Osseo; one brother, Terry McCalla of Angola, Ind.; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Taylor, Devin and Jadyn VanDusen, Damien, Seth and Zoey Barker and Kierstyn Barker and Uriah Hite; one nephew, Tim McCalla. Her parents and one brother, Steven McCalla, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, with Pastor Mark Case officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy. Visitation is scheduled 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or CHC Hospice would be appreciated.   |
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BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. -- Jean C. Johnson, 76, of Bruce Crossing, died on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Ironwood. |
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Jean E. Drake-Lockwood, 57, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born June 6, 1951, in Hillsdale. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Reading American Legion. There will be a service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Braman officiating. |
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GIRARD — Jean E. Kelly, 84, of Girard, quietly passed away Nov. 25, 2008. She was born Dec. 7, 1923 in Tekonsha, to John W. and Lelah Rae (Adams) Randall. She married Leonard J. Kelly on June 29, 1945 in Tekonsha. She lived in the Tekonsha area nearly all her life, she moved to Florida in the early 1970's and traveled the U.S. in a motorhome. Jean worked at the K-Mart offices in Venice, Fla. for 12 years, retiring in the mid 1980's. She also helped her husband run their Kelly Texaco Distributorship in Coldwater. Jean had lived in Girard for the last 20 years. Jean is survived by sons Brian Kelly of Texas and Brandon Kelly; one granddaughter Annie Kelly of Seattle, Wash.; nephews,Tony (Kay) Bowling of Tekonsha and Mike (Patty) Bowling of Chillicothe, Ill.; nieces Marilyn Powers of Marshall and Carolyn Bowling of Tekonsha; nephews Jack (Charlotte) Randall of Cape Cod, Mass, and Steve (Libby) Randall of Morgantown, W.V.; and niece Gail (Jim) Goodman of Tampa, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard "Larry" Kelly in 2006; brother John W. "Bud" Randall; and sisters Eloise Bowling and Mary Carolyn Roach. She loved fishing, sports, golf, Lions football, Tiger baseball and watching nieces and nephews at their sporting events. She was an artist, a devoted wife, great aunt to her family, made a "mean pie" and loved playing cards with her card club. A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tekonsha High School Athletic Department. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Putnam's of Tekonsha, (517) 767-4114. |
Jean Hanley Smith Sager, 93, of Charlevoix and formerly of Indianapolis and Petoskey, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Boulder Park Terrace Nursing Home in Charlevoix. |
PRATT, Jeremy J. - Of Vassar, MI, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 30, 2008 in Vassar, MI. Jeremy was 23. The family will recieve friends from 12:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday December 3, 2008 at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday edition. You're welcome to express your condolences or share a memory online at hanlinfuneralhome.com Hanlin Funeral Home Serving Families for 80 years) |
Joan M. Laidlaw Oxford Joan M. Laidlaw, age 70, of Oxford passed away Monday (November 24, 2008). Joan loved her family dearly and her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother whose greatest gift was caring for others. She was happily married and devoted to her loving husband, Gerald "Bud" for almost 50 years. She is survived by her children; William (Phyllis), David (Angela), Steven (Kathryn), Kay (Timothy) Stull; 15 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Sanders and Neoma Covell; many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald "Bud" Laidlaw and her parents, William and Helen (Goemaere) Culver. Memorials to Avalon Hospice 2360 Stone Bridge Dr., Flint MI 48532 appreciated. Funeral were held Saturday (November 29, 2008) at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Bossardet Chapel, Oxford. Brian L. Hansen, MRE Officiated. Interment North Oxford Cemetery. For furt |
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Joan Roberts Lapeer Joan Roberts, age 87, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, passed away Sunday (November 9, 2008). She was born August 21, 1921 in Lapeer to Harry and Nina (Smith) Weston. She married Bryan J. Roberts, Jr. on August 14, 1950 in Lapeer. Joan was a 1939 graduate of Lapeer High School. She earned her RN Certificate after attending 3 years at the Hurley Hospital School of Nursing. Joan served her country proudly in the US Army during WWII. After the war, Joan worked over 35 years at Lapeer County General Hospital where she held various positions, including the Director of Staff Development. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, worked as a hospital volunteer following retirement and enjoyed doing needlework. She took great pleasure visiting and caring for her grandchildren and shared a strong comradery with her five sisters. Mom always put the needs of her family first and was a cherished friend to each of her children She is survived |
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Joann Wavra, 63, of Standish passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan Saginaw Hospital. |
John Kondel Lapeer John Kondel, age 68, of Lapeer, passed away Wednesday (November 26, 2008). He was born in Owosso on February 9, 1940 to Anthony and Anna (Horvath) Kondel. Mr. Kondel served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for over 35 years at General Motors (then AC Delco). John was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Church in Lapeer, where he was a dedicated usher and attendant to the perpetual adoration since the adoration's inception. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kondel; siblings, Anthony (Barbara) Kondel, James (Julie) Kondel, Cy Kondel, Barbara (Thomas) Walsh and Richard (Jan) Kondel; many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church General Fund. Funeral services were held Saturday (November 29, 2008) at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer. Father Aaron Depeyster officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Loretto Cemetery, Lapeer. |
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John O'Neil Lapeer John O'Neil, age 69, of Lapeer, passed away Tuesday (November 25, 2008) at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 11, 1939 in North Branch to Russell and Velma (Garbutt) O'Neil. He married Marjory Montgomery on August 1, 1959 at the Methodist Church in Lapeer. John grew up in North Branch on the family farm. He graduated from North Branch the class of 1957. He was a builder and has built 175 houses he was a member of the Home Builders Association for over 20 years, serving as president for five of them. He loved to hunt and fish. One of his main loves was watching his children and grandchildren play sports. John will be sadly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife, Marjory; children, Kathleen (Jules) Reinhardt of Lapeer, Karen (William) Eckel of Laper, John Jr., (Trisha) O'Neil of Wyoming and Jeffrey (Carrie) O'Neil of Lapeer; siblings, Ida Mae Comer of Fremont, Marilyn (Dennis) Burns of Vicksburg, MI twin-brother, |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- John P. (Jack) Polich, 55, of Ironwood, died at his home Tuesday, November 25, 2008, his first wedding anniversary, after a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. |
Joseph G. Weber Almont Joseph G. Weber age 73, passed away Sunday (November 23, 2008). He was born January 20, 1935 in Detroit to Joseph and Marian (Lambert) Weber He worked for Crest Lincoln Mercury and Star Lincoln Mercury before owning and operating Weber Construction. He is survived by his children, Kimberly (Dennis) Marker of Oxford, Pamela Hurley of Chesterfield Township, Joseph (Gabriella Butcher) Weber of New Baltimore, Michael (Sheila) Weber of Leonard; grandchildren, Trisha Rizzo, Bryan, Kevin and Kyle Marker, Joey Weber; great-grandchildren, Bella and Benny Rizzo; and sister, Cynthia Monfils of Tustin, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. A Memorial Gathering will take place 2-8 p.m., Monday (December 1, 2008) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Almont. Deacon Tom Yazik will officiate. You may share your thoughts with family and friends at www.Muir Brothers.com |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Katherine S. Puisto, 93, of Ironwood, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, in Ironwood. |
Kathleen M. O'Connor, age 82, of Monroe, MI formerly of Warsash, England passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at her home in Monroe. Kathleen had been in poor health for the past 3 years. |
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Kristen D. Bielski, age 43, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial for Kristen D. Bielski will be offered Tuesday, 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9408 Wilson SW, Byron Center. Interment will be at St. Sebastian Cemetery.  Visitation is today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center Chapel, 2067 84th SW, Byron Center and Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.  A vigil service will be held Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. www.cookfuneralservices. com |
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Larry J. Borchardt, 64, of Pittsford passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at his home. He was born May 2, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to Ernest and Helen (Stibbe) Borchardt. He was married July 10, 1971, to Penny Wilson and she survives. Larry retired from the G.M. Delphi Plant in Adrian after 31 years of service. He has resided the majority of his life in the Pittsford area and grew up near Bedford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, and a member of the Hillsdale American Legion and the U.A.W. Surviving besides his wife, Penny, are two children, LaWanda Jo Borchardt of Adrian and Waylon Borchardt of Pittsford; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Gracie Bosquez; a sister, Lela (Paul) Silwester of Ottawa Lake, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald and sister Ruth. Funeral services for Larry Borchardt will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Dr. Samuel Wickard officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Whiteford Union Cemetery in Monroe Co. Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends for visitation Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Hospice of Hillsdale or Liberty Bible Church. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Lee E. Braun, age 69, of Holland, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 at the Hospice House of Holland. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Northwood Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. |
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Leonard W. Petrie, 69, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at his home. He was born April 13, 1939 in Hillsdale to Harold and Erma (McNutt) Petrie. He was married Jan. 3, 1961 to Susan Bortel and she preceded him in death Dec.12, 2000. Leonard is survived by three daughters, Amiletta (Jerry) Sturtevant, Tonya (Terry) Hill and Susanna (John) Petrie all of Hillsdale; a son, Tim Petrie of Hillsdale; four sisters, Mary Burlew of Quincy, Florence Burlew of Manitou Beach, Ina (Raymond) Burlew of Reading and Bonnie Palmeri of Inverness, Fla.; one brother, Harold Petrie of Camden; and four grandchildren. Besides his wife Susan, he was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside funeral services for Leonard W. Petrie will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale with Pastor Terry Baldwin officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial donations to the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. |
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Lillian Mae Essenburg, age 86, of Holland, died Saturday November 29, 2008.  She was born April 30, 1922 in Holland to Jacob and Rose (VanderSchaaf) and has been a lifelong resident.  Lillian is survived by her sisters, Elberdene and Mae Rose Essenburg, a brother, Julius “Sonny” Essenburg, brother and sister in law, Jacob “Jun” and Beth Essenburg, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Northwood Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign a guest register. |
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Linda L. Sumner, 68, of rural Pioneer, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in her home following an illness. Born Feb. 19, 1940, near Montpelier, Ohio, to Audrey Fern (Starr) and Donald B. Esterline, she was a lifelong Montpelier and Pioneer area resident. On June 26, 1959, she married L. Duane Sumner and he survives. A 1958 graduate of Montpelier High School, she was a homemaker and had retired in Nov. 2006 from Hillside Country Living where she had been employed for over 17 years. She was a member and former pianist of Central United Brethren Church, Montpelier and the past few years attended Lake View Church at Merry Lake. Also surviving are two sons, Shane E. (Tammy) Sumner, Edon, Ohio and Lonnie D. (Dawn) Sumner, Montpelier; one daughter, Brenda L. Sinclair, Gillette, Wyo.; eight grandchildren, Alyssa (T.J.) Smith, Hillsdale, Abbey Sumner, Edon, Casey Sumner, Edon, Kyleigh Sumner, Montpelier, Alicia Sumner, Montpelier, Katie (Justin) Harvey, Whitman, Neb. and Lucas Reddy and Jacob Reddy, both of Gillette, Wyo.; one great-granddaughter, Addie Harvey, Whitman; four brothers, Jack Esterline, Spring Arbor, Leland (Linda) Esterline and Robert (Jeannie) Esterline, both of Bryan, Ohio and James (Lisa) Esterline, Montpelier and three sisters, Jeanette Manley, Mesa, Ariz., Lorna (Norman) Geesey, Montpelier and Beverly (Vic) DeGryse, Bryan. Preceding her in death were her parents and one infant grandson, Marcus Dale Reddy. Visitation was held at Wilson-Geesey Funeral Home, Montpelier Sunday. Service were Monday in Lake View Church, Merry Lake, with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Burial was in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. Preferred memorials are to Hospice of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers or the Activity Fund at Hillside Country Living. |
Lloyd Charles Pendleton, 85 of Brighton, formerly of Monroe died at 1:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, where he was admitted Thursday. He had been in poor health for 6 months and seriously ill the last month. |
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Lorraine Nelson, 86, of LaGrange, Ind., died Dec. 1, 2008, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange where services are at 10 a.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.   |
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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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Luther R. Lower, 91, of LaGrange, Ind., died Nov. 30, 2008, at the residence of his son, Rex Lower. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange where funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Carldean Merrifield officiating.  Burial will be in Woodruff Cemetery in Wolcottville, Ind.   |
Lyle F. Finley, 87, of Brookville, Fla., formerly of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at his home. Lyle was born on July 3, 1921 in Scottville to Frederick and Orpha (Price) Finley. On June 1... |
Madeline Smith, 92, of Monroe died at 1:46 this morning at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. |
Marjorie E. Rempp, 92 of Lyons, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at her home. |
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Marsha Stovall, age 57, of Adrian died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Martha F. Donihue, 89, of Port Charlotte, Fla. died Nov. 13, 2008. She was born May 22, 1919 in Hillsdale and graduated from Hillsdale High School, the Class of 1936. She was a homemaker and along with caring for her family, she enjoyed an active church life. She taught Sunday School and was her church’s pianist. She was very active with the Women of the Church of God, Western Washington, and was their treasurer for many years. She moved to this area in 1980 from Seattle, Wash. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Kenneth Donihue Sr. of Port Charlotte, Fla. sons, Kenneth (Gaye) Donihue Jr. of Port Charlotte, Fla.; Rev. Robert (Anita) Donihue of Auburn, Wash.; Richard (Janet) Donihue of Hillsboro, Ore. and Paul (Pat) Donihue of Wooster, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008 at the Kays-Ponger and Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, Fla. The Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens. Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family condolences and to sign the online guestbook. Kays-Ponger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Mary A. Weiss 1940-2008 Mary Ann Weiss, 67, prominent Port Hope area farmer, passed away Sunday morning, November 16, 2008 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born in Harbor Beach on December 11, 1940, the daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Wodwaska) Goniwicha. Mary and Leslie Weiss Sr. were united in marriage on February 27, 1960 at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Together they farmed with their family near Port Hope for nearly fifty years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope and the Port Hope Retirees. She also enjoyed visiting with friends, playing cards, especially euchre and pinochle, working on her farm and caring for her dairy cows. She is survived by her son, Leslie (Linda) Weiss Jr., Port Hope; daughter, Susan (Scott) Dobson, Clarkston; four grandchildren, Steven, Jennifer and Joseph Weiss and Scott Dobson, Jr.; three sisters, Jeanette and Jackie Goniwicha, Harbor Beach and Rita Frank, Bay Village, Ohio and brother-in-law, Joseph Calabrese, Pompano Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Weiss Sr.; infant son, Richard James Weiss; two sisters, Evelyn Calabrese and Isabel Goniwicha and a brother-in-law, Donald Frank. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 in the St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Rev. Greg Eilers officiated, with burial taking place in the Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Mary K. Horvath, age 79, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Wednesday evening , Nov. 26, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled at his time. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel of Sturgis is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations would be appreciated to: Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Dr., Suite #120, Portage, MI 49024. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. |
Mary N. "Nickie" Billmaier, age 73, a life long resident of Monroe, MI passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Nickie had been in poor health for the past 2 weeks. |
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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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EWEN, Mich. -- Michael Thomas Staff, 54, of Ewen, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Olive Marie Golombiski, 82, passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2008, in Ironwood, after a long illness. |
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Oliver Lanting, age 94, of Holland, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 at the Hospice House of Holland.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Northwood Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. |
Patricia E. Kurtycz, 66, of Exeter Township died at 6:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Superior Township, where she had been for 2 weeks. |
Paul A. Stanfield, 81, of East Jordan, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at his home. |
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COLDWATER — Pearl M. Magner, age 80, of Coldwater, died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater, with the Rev. Fr. Brian Stanley officiating. Interment of ashes will be at St. Mary‘s Cemetery in Bronson. Pearl was born May 31, 1928 in Bronson, to Benjamin and Nellie (Weber) Gigowski. She married Basil J. Magner on Oct. 6, 1951 in Bronson. Mrs. Magner was a wife, homemaker and mother who enjoyed cooking, reading and feeding the birds. She was also a member of St. Charles Church, where she had been active in the 50 plus group. Pearl is survived by her husband Basil; son Gary (Wanda) Magner of Union City; daughter Carol (Curtis) Blowers of Burlington; sisters Frances Blight of Albion and Josephine Tucker of Coldwater; and grandchildren Chad Blowers of Holt and Clint Blowers of Philadelphia, Penn. Memorials may be directed to the St. Charles Church Building Fund or the Branch County Humane Society. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the family guestbook. |
Ralph Eugene Ayres, 70, of Walloon Lake and Green Valley, Ariz., and formerly of Midland, Mich., died suddenly on Nov. 23, 2008, while playing golf on a beautiful sunny day. |
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Rhonda Sue Glass, age 49, of West Olive, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Holland Hospital. Her father, Kenneth Mohr, preceded her in death. She is survived by her: Husband, Jack Glass; children, Chad Glass of West Olive, Josh Glass and Jami Baker of West Olive, Lindsey and Jason Cullin of Wyoming; granddaughter, Hailey Sweeney of Grand Rapids; parents, Judy Mohr of Allendale and Virgil and Lois Glass of Zeeland; grand parents, John and Johanna Driesenga of North Blendon; brother, Scott (Robert) and Michelle Mohr of Hudsonville; brother-in-law, Randy and Pam Glass of Hudsonville; sisters-in-law, Jill and Dave Roon of Holland, and Shelly and Ross VerBeek of Zeeland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00am on Wednesday, December 3, at the North Blendon Reformed Church, 7224 Taylor, with Rev. Nate Meldrim officiating. Burial will be in Borculo Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday, December 2 at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S State St., Zeeland. An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com. |
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MARQUETTE -- Richard Joseph Marx "Dick," 72, of 10 Jack St., Marquette, entered eternal life Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital. |
Richard M. Shaver Sr. Silverwood Richard M. Shaver Sr. age 69 of Silverwood died Sunday (November 23, 2008). He was born October 16, 1939 in Fostoria to Richard and Charlena Shaver. He graduated from Mayville High School Class of 1957 and served in the United States Army. Richard was a machine operator for Day Fox in Mayville for over 15 years. Prior to that he had worked at Pontiac Motors. He loved deer hunting and enjoyed stamp collecting. He is survived by his children, Richard M. (Jolie Long) Shaver, Dawn (Wayne) Liebler, Mike (Heather) Shaver; grandchildren, Shane,Austin,Joshua, Brianna, Michael Jr., Eric, Kendra, Abbigail, Brett; sisters, Janet (Alvey) McLane, Evelyn Mobley and Dorothy (Lyle) Cowles and a brother Ray (Betty) Shaver. He was preceded in death by a brother Roy. Memorial donations may be made to the Silverwood United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Carman Funeral Home, |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Robert E. Blomberg, 73, of E. Colby Street in Bessemer, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Wakefield. |
Robert J. Kuch 1927 - 2008 Robert Joseph "Bob" Kuch, 81, Caseville, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at his home. He was born at home in Caseville on April 4, 1927, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Fashing) Kuch. On November 18, 1950 he was united in marriage to Dolores J. Reick at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne. He attended Caseville Schools and in 1945 he graduated from Pigeon High School. In 1944 he began his service with the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. Bob was a sports lover, enjoying the Tigers, Lions, Pistons, as well as high school sports. He loved to farm and farmed throughout his lifetime. Bob was a kind man, having many friends and enjoyed being with them. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne, where he was baptized and confirmed. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores; his children, Sherril (Lee) Steinman, Pigeon, Ronald (Connie) Kuch, Caseville, Ann (Donald) Herford, Elkton and Lori Neal & friend Joseph Wonsowicz, Pigeon; six grandchildren: James (Tricia) Steinman, Jeremy (Heidi) Steinman, Jason Kuch, David Kuch, Brandon Neal and Rebecca Neal; six great-grandchildren, Kaela, Clayton, Colton, Sarah, Skylar and Sadie; a sister, Erma Meissner, Portage and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Kuch and two sisters, Caroline Caspar and Amelia Bolzman. Funeral Service were held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne, with Rev. James A. Gorsegner, pastor, officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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Robert J. Mayer, 79, of Wolcottville, Ind., died Nov. 27, 2008, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind.   |
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Robert McDonnell, age 74, of Adrian died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
LASALLE - Rosemary E. Ewen, 82, of LaSalle died at 11:23 a.m. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. |
Rozella Early, the daughter of Joseph and Edna (Devoe) Wilson passed away November 29, 2008 at Hospice of NWO in Perrysburg.Rozella was born in Bath Township, near Lima, Ohio January 19, 1924. |
Ruby Louise Bennett, age 84, of Bay City, formerly of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. She was born April 6, 1924 in Brown County, Indiana to the late Henry and Jane (Settles) Scroughams. Ruby married Daniel E. Bennett in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 24, 1945 and he predeceased her on March 20, 1993. |
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Steven L. Stamper, age 53, of Saline passed away peacefully Nov. 27, 2008. He lived in Britton until 2002 and was the longest serving chairman of Local 600 at the Milan Ford Plastics Plant, where he was employed for more than 30 years. Steven is survived by his wife, Emily; two sons, Charles (6 weeks) and Christopher; his mother, Betty Lou, a brother and five sisters. Visitation at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan, from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 2; 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will begin at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home in Milan at 10 a.m. Thursday, followed by procession to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Saline for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Charles William Stamper Scholarship Fund. |
Steven L. Stamper, 53, of Saline passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, November 27, 2008. He was born August 23, 1955 in Rockwood, MI to Charles and Betty Lou (Reitan) Stamper. |
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Terry A. Swihart, 59, of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Friday evening Nov. 28, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1948, in Jackson, Mich.,the only child to Theodore and Eleanora (Waltke) Swihart. Terry had resided nearly his whole life in Burr Oak. On Aug. 7, 1978, he married Patricia A. Jenkins in Waukegan, Ill. She died Aug. 5, 2001. Terry was a truck driver by trade and had driven for Federal Paper, White Supply, Tri-State Motor Carriers and Pigeon River Materials. He was a 38 year member of B.P.O.E. Elks #1381 and Loyal Order of Moose #574. He enjoyed reading watching drag racing, football and basketball. His real pride and joy were his many animals. Terry is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Todd) Rumsey of Sturgis and Melissa (Eric) Berg of Sturgis; three sons, Keith “Teddy” (Bry) Swihart of Coldwater, Shawn Michael Swihart of Bronson and Carl Martins, Jr. of Kenosha, Wisc.; six grandchildren, Kirsten, Kaitlynne and Matthew Berg, Tyler Rumsey and Crane and Dustin Swihart. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. Private graveside services and burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations would be most appreciated to the funeral home to help with expenses c/o: Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091.   |
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Terry Reisch, Ph.D., age 49, Professor of German at Hillsdale College, died on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 after a brief, intense struggle with cancer. He was at home under Hospice care at the time of his passing with family and friends at his side. Dr. Reisch was born Oct. 1, 1959 in Reading, Pa. to Marlene (Showalter) Reisch and Martin L. Reisch, who both survive their son.  After graduation from Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pa. he went on to receive his B.S. in Education, German and French from Millersville State University in 1981, his M.A. in German from Penn State University in 1984, and his Ph.D. in German from State University of New York-Albany in 1992.  His educational experience before coming to Hillsdale College also included a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Braunshweig, Germany in 1983 and a Lectureship in Germany at the University of Wurzburg in 1986. From 1988 until his death Dr. Reisch taught in the German department at Hillsdale College and will be remembered by his students as a fine teacher and engaging personality. Highlights of his teaching career, which receive special praise from students, were summer sessions in the German department's overseas program and seminars on Holocaust literature. Exile and Holocaust studies were Dr. Reisch’s areas of academic specialization and along with his scholarly articles and presentations is his recently published book, Hitler’s Hostages, co-authored with Charles E. Harrar, which concentrates on the degradation of Germans under the Nazi regime. In recognition of his many contributions to the College, Dr. Reisch was promoted to full professor during his illness. Colleagues will sorely miss Professor Reisch and especially telling will be the absence of his quick and acerbic wit. Terry Reisch married Maria (Moreno-Perez) in 1983 and their son Sebastian was born in 1991. The clever, rather reserved German boy from western Pennsylvania and the sharp, feisty Cubana from New York City, a pair straight out of central casting for the opposites attract marriage, as most young academic couples, had their share of moving in their early days until Terry received his post at Hillsdale. They set up their final home in Hillsdale on Broad Street in 1994. Terry's hobbies included house renovation, woodworking, NASCAR and the odd round of golf. The family's energies had the last few years been focused on the fortunes of the Hillsdale High School cross-country team of which Sebastian was a member.  Terry, a cross-country runner himself, was an avid supporter of the team and was cheered in his illness by its great success this year. He was particularly proud of the team’s character and the friendships he made through his association with coaches, runners and other team supporters were of the utmost importance to him. Other than his parents, wife and son, Terry is survived by his sister, Bonnie (Reisch) Bunce and her husband David Bunce of Naples, Fla.; along with their children, William E. Bunce II and Jonathan T. Bunce; nephews, Richard Reisch of Bernville, Pa., Edward J. McGlone III of Long Island, N.Y., Louis A. Marinaro of Westchester, N.Y.; and great-niece, Averi Reisch of Bernville, Pa.  Terry was preceded in death by his older brother, Martin T. Reisch in 2000. A memorial service for Terry Reisch is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday at Markel Auditorium located in the Sage Center on the Hillsdale College campus. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial donations in Terry Reisch’s name may be directed to Hillsdale Hospice, to whose members the Reisch family wishes to express its profound gratitude, or to a charity of one's choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Theodore J. Ambrose Silverwood Theodore J. Ambrose, age 87, of Silverwood passed away Monday (November 24, 2008). He was born May 20, 1921 in Detroit to Theodore and Helen Ambrose. He married Jean W. Downey in 1940. Theodore graduated from Catholic High School in Detroit. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps and flew over 35 missions over Europe in a B-17 with the 490th Bomber Group. He was shot down twice and received 3 Bronze Stars. As a Die Sinker he owned and operated Ambrose Tool and Die in Troy for many years. He moved to the Upper Peninsula and bought the Pines Restaurant. He moved to Silverwood and loved horses. He was a member of the VFW in Mayville and Kingston and was also a member of the American Legion. He is survived by seven children, DeAnn (Tye) Lindsay, Cynthia (Bruce) Corchis, JoAnn (Martin) Bills, Darlene Forton, AnnMarie (Richard) Corona, Cherrell (Jim) Rourke, Barbara Ambrose; 23 grandchildren and 24 great grand children; sisters, |
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Theodore “Ted” Mitchell, age 82, of Edwardsburg, MI, died Friday, November 28, 2008, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN, following an extended illness. He was born November 18, 1926 in Hammond, IN, to Francis and Dorothy (Holder) Mitchell, and lived in Niles and Buchanan most of his life, moving to Edwardsburg in 1992. Mr. Mitchell was retired from the Clark Equipment Company, Buchanan, and had also been employed by Haworth Furniture of Holland and the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. Ted was a former member of the Michiana Christian Embassy, Niles, and currently a member of New Life Community Church, South Bend. He enjoyed antiques, maintaining a booth at the Four Flags Antique Mall,     Niles.  He also enjoyed woodworking and renovating houses. On January 5, 1946 in Jeanette, PA, he married the former Hazel A. Eade, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Arlene Maxim of Troy, Linda (Jack) Wagner of Bargerville, IN, Ted (Francine) Mitchell of Edwardsburg, and Tim (Jolie) Mitchell of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; his brother, Edwin Mitchell of Worcester, MA; and sister, Nonie Clements of Kissimmee, FL. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Mitchell and Francis Mitchell; and a sister, Ida Wells. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. today at New Life Community Church, South Bend. Committal services will follow at Edwardsburg Cemetery and will conclude with full military honors by American Legion Post #51, Buchanan. Contributions in memory of Ted Mitchell may be made to the resident activity fund of Hoosier Home Care. |
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Thomas Michael Coe, 60, a resident of Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, died 11/28/2008 of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald. Surviving are his parents, Tom and Betty Coe; daughter, Rebecca Stieg; granddaughter, Willow; sisters, Marie (James) Diebold and LeeAnn Samczyk; nieces, Deana (Derrick) Stahl, Tamara (Eric) Thomas, Shannon (Lee) Gibson, Heather (Martin) Jeakle, Nichole (Micah) Veith and Sara Pace. Tom was also a great-uncle and friend to many. A private memorial is being held. Memorial contributions may be made to: Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Member Needs, 3000 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. |
Virginia Benson, 79, of Spring Lake, died at home with her family on Nov. 24. Born on June 24, 1929, in Lansing, she attended Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and was for many years the librarian at Spring Lake High School. She served on the state library board, was a member of the Michigan Education Association and was instrumental in the creation of the Warner Baird Library, which later became the Spring Lake district library. She was also an avid genealogist and collector of vintage dolls. |
Wayne Griswold Stover Lapeer Wayne G. Stover, age 75, (formerly of Attica) passed away at Bay Medical Regional Center in Bay City, Michigan on (Thanksgiving Day, November. 27, 2008). He was born May 7, 1933 to Harry and Rae (Griswold) Stover of Attica. Wayne graduated from Lapeer High in 1952, attended Michigan Technological University and transferred to Western Michigan University to earn his bachelor's degree in business. He was drafted into the United States Army and after doing basic training in Chicago, served in various parts of Germany. Upon his return, he went into the insurance business in California. He resided in Mission Viejo and Chino Hills, CA for many years. In his younger years, he enjoyed golf and travel - traveling to Africa, Europe and the U.S. He retired to Jacksonville, Florida and moved back to Michigan three years ago to be closer to family. He enjoyed watching the stock market and sports, feeding wild birds, and reading his many magazines. He i |
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William A. Ward, age 84, of Flat Rock, died on Thursday November 27, 2008 in Trenton, Michigan. |
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William J. Rodger, 62, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Will was born July 14, 1946, in Valparaiso, Ind., the son of James and Vivian (Sproul) Rodger. He attended Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, where he met his wife, Deborah Kay Blanchard. They were married June 29, 1968. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Debbie, and their three sons, James “J.D.” (Trisha), Steven and Michael. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Austin, Dakota, Brittany, Maverick and Eleecea. Will worked at Kroger’s in Hillsdale for 18 years. In his spare time, Will loved watching NASCAR, working around the house and tinkering with wood. His love for his wife, family and friends will be sadly missed by all. A memorial gathering will be held from 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 at the American Legion Post #53, Hillsdale. Donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation. |
William L. Hengy, 79, of Monroe died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. |
WEHAGEN, William Aurthur - Age 45, of Flint, found his way home to Jesus on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 5:00 PM Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2:00 PM Sunday until time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the William A. Wehagen Memorial Fund. Online tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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Wyla Brown, 79, of Adrian, Mich., formerly of Hillsdale, Mich., passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Adrian to Vern and Pearl (Shewman) Carr. She married Donald L. Brown on Oct. 18, 1947, in Adrian, and he preceded her in death on April 15, 1986. Wyla worked at many places and was most recently employed at Kustom Fit in Pioneer, Ohio, and Fairways in Hillsdale. She was a very lucky, avid bingo player and was always willing to help her family and friends. Surviving Wyla are nine daughters, Diana (Gary) Howard, Kathy (Terry) Ragless and Becky Smith, all of Adrian, Jane (Nevarrow) Black of Hillsdale, Robin (Doyle) Pike and Jennifer (Don) Thompson of Morenci, Dawn Smith of Ransom, Joann (Ed) Frazer of West Unity, Ohio, and Tina Clement of Hudson; three sons, Don Brown Jr. and Dan Brown of Hillsdale and Tom (Melissa) Brown of Jonesville; 29 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one brother, Donald Carr of Florida. Wyla was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Rose McMichael; one son, Ronald Brown; one granddaughter, Kate Lynn Brown; one great-grandson, Braxton Lynn Pike; two sisters, Rozella Kerr and Gertrude Tanner; five brothers, Paul, Henry, George, Raymond and Vern Carr; two sons-in-law, Ken Smith and Doug Clement. Funeral services for Wyla will be Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow in Waldron Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to the family. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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