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BARANOWSKI, Adella Victoria - Age 86, of Gladwin, formerly of Flint, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Saginaw. Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, with Fr. Steven Makranyi officiating. Burial immediately following in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-9 PM Friday and 12 PM until time of service Saturday. A vigil service will be held 7:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to the Adella Baranowski Memorial Fund. Adella was born October 16, 1922 in Flint, the daugther of Andrew and Stephanie (Czyzyk) Sowa. She married Frank Laureto and then married Peter Baranowski May 27, 1966 in Flint and he preceded her in death October 5, 1977. She had resided in Gladwin since 1972, coming from Flint. She was a former member of All Saints Catholic Church and Dom Polski. Surviving are: 4 children, Larry Laureto of Phoenix, AZ, Frank and wife Pamela Laureto of Burton, Laurie and husband Robert Sinkler of Swartz Creek, Dennis Baranowski of Gladwin; 7 grandchildren, Alisa, John, Jennifer, Scott, Troy, Gina and Ramona; 12 great-grand-children, Taylor, Hunter, Marcus, Maya, Chelsea, Matthew, Tyrice, Sierra, Cooper, Jacob, Layne and Paige; brother, Ray and wife Joyce Sowa of Flint. She was also preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Laureto; 4 children, Andrea, Robert, Linda and Bruce Laureto; brother, Andrew Sowa. Online tributes may be posted at the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
Lundgren, Albert L. Omer, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Funeral and committal service will take place 11AM Monday, December 15 at First Baptist Church, 1926 Fairview St. Friends and family will gather at Reitz Herzberg Funeral Home on Sunday from 1PM to 5PM. Complete obituary information will appear in the Friday Saginaw News. |
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Albin “Al” Czubak, 89, of Holland, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 29 E. Ninth St. www.lifestorynet.com |
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Archie “Cliff” Green, 82, of 67491 C.R. 43, Millersburg, Ind., died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Goshen General Hospital after a three-year-illness. He was born May 18, 1926, in Millersburg, a son of Osborn and Althea (Cobbum Green. A 1944 graduate of Concord High School, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in France and Germany and receiving a bronze star. On Aug. 3, 1946, he married Grace Gilreath in Covington, Ky. Cliff worked for 43 years as a stationary engineer for Federal Paper in Elkhart, and he was a farmer. After retirement he worked at Meijer and Menards. He was a member of Zion Community Church, Millersburg. Cliff enjoyed farming and gardening, especially flowers, as well as his family and teasing. Surviving are: his wife, Grace; two sons, Timothy Green of Millersburg and Dennis (Jackie) Green of Pueblo, Colo; a daughter, Debra (Doug) Bontrager of Sturgis, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eleanor Cox of Bay Town, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Alice Eash, Mary Davis and Sara Bixler, and one brother, Merriel Doyt Green. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m Sunday at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen, where services are at 10 a.m. Monday. Rev. Bob Doane of Zion Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Zion Community Church |
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Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Order of the Eastern Star service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Service Monday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Moslem Temple, 24350 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48075. Share your memories at |
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Bernedine E. Gearig, 87, of Pioneer, Ohio, formerly of Osseo, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Montpelier, Ohio. She was born March 10, 1921, in Hillsdale County, to Alberta and Fay Nettie (Edinger) Eagle. She graduated from Waldron High School in 1939. She married Wendell E. Gearig April 2, 1939, in Angola, Ind. and he preceded her in October 2004. She had worked at one time for H.S. Oppenheim Co., Pioneer then retired from Pioneer Transformer in 1983 after 25 years. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years and a member of the Dorcas Circle through Lake View United Brethren in Christ Church. Survivors include one son, W. Allan (Mary) Gearig, Allegan; one daughter, Carolyn J. Nafziger, Pioneer; six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son-in-law, Mervin Nafziger in Sept. 2003; two brothers, Robert and Lawrence and two sisters, Florence Dyson and Freida Scharp. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lake View United Brethren in Christ Church, rural Camden, with Pastor Steve E. Smith officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Ransom Township. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer. Memorials are suggested to Lake View United Brethren in Christ Church or the Gospel Barn, Hillsdale. |
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Beth Ann Hoffman, age 58, went to be with her Lord Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Irvington, New York. She was born Feb. 3, 1950, to R. Eugene and Thelma Jean (VandenBerg) Herbener. She was a graduate of Hillsdale High School, Class of 1968 and Hillsdale College, graduating as Valedictorian of both classes. After graduation she was briefly employed by Jacobson’s before moving to Tarrytown, N.Y. where she became the Managing Editor for the Foundation for Economic Education, Irvington, N.Y. She was with the Foundation for more than 30 years and held many positions, including Director of Seminars and Special Assistant to the President. Beth was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Bound Brook, New Jersey serving as Clerk of Sessions, singing in the Choir and a member of the Women’s Literary Guild. On Dec. 30, 1977 she was married to Mr. Peter Hoffman and he survives in Bound Brook, N.J. In addition to her husband, Peter, Beth is survived by a son, Theodore James, Bound Brook; a sister, Jane Herbener, Portage and a brother Jon (Seibra) Herbener of Hillsdale and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Beth in death were her mother and brother Kurt. Her father died Dec. 6, 2008 in Portage. Services were held in Bound Brook, N.J. at the Bound Brook Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 and interment will be in the Bound Brook Presbyterian Cemetery. |
Betty Joan Park Lapeer Betty Joan Park, age 78, of Lapeer (formerly of Hazel Park) passed away Thursday (December 4, 2008). She was born August 31, 1930 in Harsen's Island to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dunlap. She married Larry C. Park, her high school sweetheart, on December 28, 1950 in Hazel Park. Betty attended Hazel park Schools, graduating in 1948. Larry and Betty chose to live and work in Hazel Park. Betty was a Hazel Park School bus driver for 10 years, retiring in 1991. Betty loved her Lord and Savoir, Jesus Christ, and served him faithfully, daily with Bible study and by avoiding any lime light, her bottom line was to serve the Lord and service to others. Upon retirement, they moved to Lapeer, joining the families of their three youngest children, enjoying the Thumb Area. She is survived by her husband, Larry of Lapeer; children, Mrs. Kitty (Phillip) McMillen, Mr. Russ (Sandy) Park, Mrs. Micky (Ed) DeLange, Mr. Marty (Linda) Park, Mrs. Mindy (Kelly) Williams; 17 gra |
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Betty J. (McGee) Plaster, age 73, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Holland Hospital. Betty retired from Hamilton Machine and then worked as a deli clerk at Family Fare for the next 10 years. She was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Holland and the Eagles Lodge in Allegan. She was preceded in death by her son, Troy McGee in 2007; granddaughter, Carrie Wright in 1987; and brothers, Donny Bradford and James (Buddy) Bradford Jr. Surviving are her children, Ron and Nancy Wright of Birmingham, AL, Sheila McGee of Holland, Debra (McGee) Trammell of Winchester, VA, Penny and Norm Welch of Geneva, FL, and Tracy McGee and Gary Rowe of Holland; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lester and Zellna Bradford of Truman, AR, Raymond and Joyce Bradford of Batesville, AR, Larry (Skeeter) and Sandy Bradford of Paragould, AR, and Howard (Little Bud) and Lena Bradford of Pullman; long time companion, Daniel Barrett of Holland; nephews, nieces, and cousins and her Toy Poodle, Brandy. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street, with Rev. Ron Wright officiating.  Burial will be in the East Saugatuck Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 Sunday at the chapel.  Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Holland. For more information and an online registry, visit www.lifestorynet.com.   |
Betty Ruth Dusseau, 83, of Erie went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2008. She passed away in her home surrounded by her family. |
Betty Ruth Dusseau, 83, of Erie went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2008. She passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Born May 22, 1925 in Erie, she was the daughter of Roy and Lucy (Cousino) LaPointe. |
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Billy Ray Taylor of Britton, Mich., passed away on Nov. 8, 2008, in Los Angeles, Calif. He was born in Richmond, Ind., on Feb. 25, 1944. He was preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Mary Taylor; brother, Larry, and sister, Jean. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne of Britton; sons, Michael and Christopher of Richmond, Ind.; sisters Margaret Callahan of Richmond, Ind., and Joanne Pratt of Texas; brothers, J.T. of Sacramento, Calif., and Jerry of Richmond, Ind.; four stepchildren, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bill was an avid golfer and enjoyed horse racing, wrestling, and spending time with family and friends. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. |
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CRENSHAW KATHERINE J (NEE JURBAN) |
Sunday 2-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com. |
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December 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Beverley "Jackie". Dear father of Lana (John) Stheiner, Charles (Delores), Michael (Susan) and the late Carol Savela. Step-father of Brad and Sandra. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Family will receive visitors Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Livonia Elks #2246 Lodge of Sorrows Sunday at 6 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at |
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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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Carolyn R. Miller, age 79, recently of Fairfax, Minnesota, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Carolyn was born May 10, 1929, to Joe and Marie Drnek in Holland, Michigan, and was married to James Miller June 24, 1950.  After moving from Holland in 1955, Carolyn lived in Tucson, Arizona, Kingman, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada, Justin, Texas, and most recently, Fairfax, Minnesota. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Miller; parents, Joe and Marie Drnek; brother, Jarvis Drnek; sister, June (Drnek) Van Kampen; grandson, Mark Thomas Minter. She is survived by a daughter, Marijo (Miller) Minter; son-in-law, Les Minter; son, Mark Miller; granddaughter, Tamatha Minter; and grandson and wife, Robert and Kathy Minter; two great-granddaughters, Kylie and Kelsi Minter; five nephews and three nieces. Visitation for family and friends will be  at the Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax on Monday, December 15, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be January 11, 2009, 3 p.m. at the Fairfax United Methodist Church.         |
Cecil ( quot;Mann quot;) Johnson Jr., 70, of Pontiac died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Pontiac. He had been ill for seven years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Cobb's Funeral Home, 151 Orchard Lake Rd., Pontiac. |
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Charles Welke, 83, of Beaverton passed away Nov. 10, 2008 at the Battle Creek Veterans Facility. |
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BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. -- Chester Cestkowski, 80, of Bruce Crossing, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit. |
DOLORES J. GALLAGHER CLIFFORD Dolores J. Gallagher, age 77, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Covenant Medical Center - Cooper in Saginaw. She was born October 2, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan daughter to the late Frank and Mary (Chambers) Kraai. She attended Everett High School in Lansing. She married Peter Gallagher on Beaver Island on April 23, 1949. They later moved to Marlette and then to Clifford. She worked at Metal Craft Industries as a press operator for 29 years and 4 years at Ligon Factory in Almont until her retirement. She was a long time member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clifford. Surviving are 2 daughters Sharon & Kenneth Wilcox and Vickie & Alan Gould both of Marlette; 5 grandchildren Michael & Loni Gass of Lapeer, Rodney & Brandy (Gass) Fernandez of Middleburg, FL., Jason Gallagher of Clifford, Nicholas Gould of Cleveland, OH., and Trevor & Liberty Gould of Caro; 8 great grandchildren, Chelsea Gass, Dorothy and Mary Fernandez, Mickenzie and Kody Gould, Lakyn and Maisy Biglow and Alecsis Gould. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Peter of 48 years on May 23, 1997 daughter, Dorothy Gass Fox on September 30, 1996 and brothers Herbert Wheeler and Bernard Kraai. Funeral services were held Monday at the Marsh Funeral Chapel with Fr. Richard Treml officiating. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Beaver Island. Memorials may be given to the donation of your choice. Arrangements made by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette, MI. (989) 635-3658. www.marshfuneral.com |
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Age 86, December 10, 2008. Be loved husband of the late Rosemary for 52 years. Loving father of Sue Watts (Don), Linda Underwood (Craig Gross), Laura Bunker (Jeff), Paul Donovan and Lisa Walker (Joe). Cherished grandfather of Amy (Tim), Kyle, Victoria, Autumn, Jacob, Ian, Joshua, Jillian, Joey, Emily and Nicole (Mitch). Proud great grandfather of Tori Lee. Memorial Mass Monday 11 a.m. at the Servant Church of St. Alexander, 27835 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American veterans or the Maryknoll Sisters. |
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Daniel Shetler, 5-day-old son of Nathaniel and Katieann (Graber) Shetler of LaGrange, Ind., died Dec. 12, 2008, at Parkview North in Fort Wayne, Ind. Visitation will be held after 3 p.m. today, Saturday at the family residence, 0405N – 400E, LaGrange,  where funeral services are at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will take place in Bloomfield Cemetery, LaGrange. Arrangements by Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. |
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David O. Wendt 1941-2008 David Otto Wendt, 67, Palms, died Monday December 1, 2008, at his home from cardiac arrest. He was born September 17, 1941 in Deckerville to the late Rudolph and Florence (Kerbyson) Wendt. He married Marilyn (Wrubel) Roggenbuck on August 21, 1981 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Dave was a graduate of Deckerville High School. He was a farmer, sailed for a few years and was a truck driver for ASI and Lou's Trucking. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville where he was an usher and a member of the Men's Club. He had been a member of the Gillis bowling league and softball team. Dave enjoyed football, tractor pulling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn J. Wendt, Palms; three daughters, Tracy Terrasi, Port Hope, Sandi (Steve) Guza, Harbor Beach and Gail (Dave) Roggenbuck, Harbor Beach; one son, Dean (Kristine) Roggenbuck, Ubly; 14 grandchildren, Tylor Wendt, Amber, Nathan, Joshua and Haylee Terrasi, Ryche and Isle Roggenbuck, Kolbe, Jade, Laken, Alyssa and Kurtis Guza and Jillian and Ashton Roggenbuck; aunt, Alvina Kerbyson, Palms; uncle, Otto (Alma) Wendt, Swartz Creek; uncle, Carl (Delores) Wendt, Fenton; two nephews, Robert and Michael and four nieces, Shawn, Lisa, Barbara and Brenda. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda and Leann Wendt; two brothers, Dale (Jean) Wendt and Willard Wendt; two sisters, Ruth Wendt and Jane Wendt and uncle, Charles Kerbyson. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. Rev. Peter Nwokoye officiated. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home, Ubly. |
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Asman, Donald J. Formerly of Bay City Donald J. Asman, age 79 years, died December 10, 2008. The complete obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced in Saturday's edition of the paper by Penzien-Steele Funeral Home. |
Donald George Albert, M.D., 84, of Harbor Springs, passed away on Dec. 6, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. |
Donald William Scott Lapeer Donald William Scott, age 90, of Lapeer (formerly of North Branch) passed away Friday (December 5, 2008). He was born March 21, 1918 in North Branch to William and Mary Jane (Duperow) Scott. He married Alice Margaret on June 7, 1942 in Flint. Don worked 38 years at the Lapeer County Road Commission. He retired in 1976 as the Road Commission's superintendent. Don was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellow Lodge in Lapeer. Don loved hunting, fishing and traveling. He is survived by his son, Roland Scott of North Branch; grandsons, Joel (Maureen) Scott of Rochester Hills, John Scott of Grand Rapids, and Jeff Scott of New York, NY; and sister, Dorothy Annibal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Scott; parents, William and Mary Scott; sisters, Beatrice Manley and Melita Taylor; and his hunting and fishing buddies, Eddie Rogers and Ollie Annibal. Memorial contributions may be made to Marlette United Hospi |
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Doris M. Harris Lapeer Doris M. Harris (Bunce) age 90 of Lapeer (formerly of Oxford) went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday (December 3, 2008). She was born in Stitsville, MI, October 13, 1918 to (the late) Willis and Myrtle (Kronkrite) Bunce. Doris married (the late) Russell W. Harris on June 21, 1936 in Houghton Lake, MI. Together they had six children. She worked for Syncro in Oxford for 21 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, knitting and playing the piano in her younger years. In the later days she enjoyed watching her television game shows with Buddy "the dog" sitting on her lap and visiting with friends and family. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence (Beth) Harris and Barry (Armeda) Harris; daughter, Vonna (Warren) Neff; 21 grandchildren and many great as well as great-great grandchildren; brother, Cleatus (Kathy) Bunce; numerous friends and family whom loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jerry Harris, Wesley (Joan) Harris, |
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Dorthy L. Oxender, 80, of Pioneer Ohio, passed away in her home Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. She was born to Harris and Bertha (Heckel) Olmstead on Sept. 2, 1928 in Ransom Township. She was married to Paul Oxender. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Friday at the Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake View United Brethren in Christ Church in Camden with interment to follow at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer. |
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GWINN, Mich. -- Dorothy T. Bodoh, 80, of Gwinn and formerly of Bessemer, died peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 8, 2008, at the home of her daughter. |
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Dorthy (Nash) Van Oort, age 84, of Holland, has left us to be with her Savior and Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 in Hospice House of Holland. She was a charter member of Rose Park Reformed Church. Preceding her in passing were a daughter, Dianne; and her loving husband, Bernard. She is survived by her children, Donna and Phil Blackburn of North Port, FL, Gary Van Oort of Holland, Debe Van Auken of Fennville, Kim Hill of Holland; six grandchildren, Todd and Cathy Blackburn of Leechburg, PA, Shelli and Tom Ewing of Maybee, MI, Mandy and Khone Sengmany of Holland, Ashley Lampen of Fennville, Brooke Hill and Mason Hill of Holland; six great-grandchildren, Andrew Blackburn of Leechburg, PA, Victoria Ewing and Vanessa Ewing of Maybee, MI, Savonna Van Oort of Holland, Mikah Sengmany and Merek Sengmany of Holland; her brothers and sisters, all of Holland, Ms. Donna Mae Van Slooten, Ethelyn (Tubby) Johnson, June and Glenn DeJonge, Jack and Virginia Nash, Mary Lou and Burt Smith, and Terry Nash; her two sisters-in-law, Ms. Edna Nash and Ms. Gladys Nash of Holland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Avenue with Rev. Daryl Vetter officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 12-1 p.m. at the Northwood Chapel. Burial will take place in Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Holland. Memorial contributions may be given to National Kidney Foundation, 260 Leonard Street NW, Suite 2, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 or Hospice of Holland. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Northwood Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com.   |
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Ethel Jane Nash, 65, of Hillsdale, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born Sept. 18, 1943 in Quincy, Illinois to H. Neal and H. Anita (White) Sherrick. She was married July 27, 1963 to George William “Bill” Nash and he preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 2008. Memorial services for Jane Nash are being planned for a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
EDNA A. KRUEGER HARBOR BEACH Edna a. Krueger, age 76, of Harbor Beach passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1932 in Harbor Beach to the late William & Agnes (Lorkowski) Essenmacher. Edna and David Krueger were united in marriage on May 12, 1956 in Harbor Beach. Edna was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed walking, working with her flowers and cooking. She is survived by her husband David of Harbor Beach, by her children; Connie Twaro and her husband Tom of Freeland, David Krueger and his wife Cheryl of Harbor Beach, Deanna Krueger of Chicago, Daniel Krueger and his wife Tonya of Marlette, Beth Masters of Hemlock. two sisters; Verna Wood of Harbor Beach, and Eleanor Geiger, 8 grandchildren; Melissa, Chad, Jayce, Alysse, Angie, Heather Shaina, and Michael, 3 great grandchildren; Alexander, Allie and Isabelle. Funeral mass for Edna was held at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements made by Ramsey Funeral Home, Inc., 425 State Street, Harbor Beach, MI 48441, (989) 479-3407. |
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Friebe, Edeline L. Linwood, Michigan Mrs. Friebe, age 52 years, passed away suddenly on Friday December 12, at Bay Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass is planned for Tuesday and visitation on Monday at Rivertown Funeral Chapel on Monday. A complete obituary will be in Sunday's edition. |
Edna A. Krueger 1932-2008 Edna A. Krueger, 76, Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1932 in Harbor Beach to the late William and Agnes (Lorkowski) Essenmacher. Edna and David Krueger were united in marriage on May 12, 1956 in Harbor Beach. Edna was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed walking, working with flowers and cooking. She is survived by her husband, David, Harbor Beach; children, Connie (Tom) Twaro, Freeland, David (Cheryl) Krueger, Harbor Beach, Deanna Krueger, Chicago, Daniel (Tonya) Krueger, Marlette and Beth Masters, Hemlock; two sisters, Verna Wood, Harbor Beach and Eleanor Geiger; eight grandchildren, Melissa, Chad, Jayce, Alysse, Angie, Heather, Shaina and Michael; three great-grandchildren, Alexander, Allie and Isabelle. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, December 6, 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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PERSIA, Eileen Johanna - Age 94, of Indian River and Fenton, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the chapel of St. John the Evangelist Church with Rev. Fr. David Harvey, celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton where a rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Indian River Library or the St. John Scholarship Fund. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
Ellen Nettnay Attica Ellen Nettnay, age 83, of Attica, passed away Thursday (December 4, 2008) at Marlette United Hospice She was born Ellen Marie Roy on September 5, 1925. She married Max Nettnay on February 22, 1956 in Lapeer. Ellen was a member of Attica United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing and rug weaving. Ellen and Max owned Nettnay's General Store from 1968-1978. Ellen was a cook for Casa Maria, and she cooked for fraternity at the University of Michigan for 4 years. She and Max owned a lunchwagon that served auctions. She is survived by her husband, Max Nettnay of Attica; daughter, Nancy (Paul) Satwicz of Newton, Mass; sons, Paul (Diane) Godo of North Branch, Kent (Barbara) Nettnay of Batesville, IN, Wayne Nettnay of North Attleboro, Mass, and David (Christine) Godo of TX; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, Robert Roy of Attica. She was preceded in death by brothers, Cliff Roy, Jack Roy, and Harold Roy; sister, Marion Atchley and her first husband |
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Mrs. Elsie M. Bies, age 81 of Pentwater, died Thursday December 11, 2008. She was born in Chicago on July 18, 1927 to Karl and Elizabeth (Ballentine) Ringwald. Mrs. Bies was a 1945 graduate of Pentwat... |
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Emma Lucille Jarrett, age 89, of Adrian passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Provincial House. She was born Aug. 14, 1919, in Wells, Mich., to William and Emma (Roman) Rusha. She married Willard Jarrett and he preceded her in death on March 25, 1951. Emma was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She loved to crochet and do crossword puzzles. Emma is survived by a son, Robert Jarrett of Adrian; a daughter, Bonnie Stetten and her husband, Roscoe, of Adrian; two sisters-in-law, Joann Shandly of Adrian and Arlene Rusha of Escanaba; a very special great-granddaughter, Jackie Baughey; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Billy Jarrett; a daughter, Helen Harris; three brothers, Orville, William and Howard Rusha; four sisters, Norma Sanders, Arlene Derby, Lola Leach and Elizabeth Maynard. The funeral liturgy will be offered Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Interment will be in Raisin Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be offered at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Tiny Purpose. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Eric Ivor Hoffman Lapeer Eric Ivor Hoffman, age 49, of Lapeer passed away peacefully Saturday (December 6, 2008) surrounded by a loving circle of family and friends. He was born July 12, 1959 to Cassie and Jerry Hoffman of Alanson, Michigan. He married Marcia (Kuebler) Hoffman July 1980. In 2007 he became a grandfather to the light of his life, Jack Thompson. Eric was an avid fisherman and was very involved in the lives of his children. He found true happiness by spending time with his family and friends. Eric worked in the tool and die industry for 29 years. The past several years were spent working as a Floor Leader Machinist for T & C Tool and Sales, Inc., where he was affectionately known as E.H. Commander. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Hoffman of Lapeer; children, Amber (Jeremy) Thompson and Aaron Hoffman; grandchild, Jack Thompson; brothers, Kurt (Patricia) Hoffman, Karl (Pam) Hoffman; sisters, Bambi (Cal) Whitaker, Margaret Hoffman; father and mother-in-la |
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Esther A. Catron, age 72, of 1208 E. Carroll Macomb, IL, formerly of Monroe, passed away at 9:36 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at her home. |
Evelyn L. Osentoski 1918-2008 Evelyn L. Osentoski, 89, Bad Axe, formerly of Waterford, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at home with her family while under hospice care. Evelyn was born December 19, 1918 in Washington D.C. to the late Jake and Stella (Bandy) Parks. She married Joseph B. Osentoski on June 26, 1939. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1981. Evelyn was a homemaker and after raising her family she went to work at Thrifty Drug Store in Waterford for 20 years. She was an excellent seamstress, avid reader, loved to crochet and enjoyed traveling to Montana and being with family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by daughters, Judy Brandon, Waterford, Sue (Gary) Salvador, Clinton, Mont. and Deb Collings, Bad Axe; son-in-law, Carl Collings, Bad Axe; six grandchildren, Vicky Gardner (special friend Tim Hallwood), Bad Axe, Tom Brandon, Waterford, Jodie (Dave) Leszcynski, Highland, Joe Osentoski, Waterford, Cory Collings (special friend Leslie Sweet), Walker and Laura (Jason) Shepherd, Bad Axe and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jim Osentoski; grandson, Andy Zografos; one brother, Kenneth Bandy and sisters, Helen Wharry and Lillian Rice. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Mac Chapel, MacAlpine Funeral Home of Bad Axe. Rev. Larry Salsburey, pastor of Grace Community Missionary Church, officiated, with burial taking place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bad Axe. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice of Bad Axe. Arrangements were handled by the MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Fern L. Prentice, 75, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Gladwin. |
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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. |
Frank X. Peplinski 1919-2008 Frank X. Peplinski Sr., 89, Ubly, passed away Friday evening, December 5, 2008 at Covenant Medical Center Cooper of Saginaw. Frank was born on August 25, 1919 in Tyre to the late John and Joanna (Glaza) Peplinski. He married Lillian Fisher on August 26, 1939 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville. He attended Ubly High School. He was employed for 30 years at Nestle Milk Company in Ubly and then retired from the Huron County Court House Maintenance Department after 14 years. Frank was a Ubly School bus driver for many years. He was also a former Ubly School Board member and trustee. He was a volunteer firefighter for Bingham Township for 30 years. Frank was an original member of the Ubly Fox Hunters. He was one of the founders and former coach of the Ubly Little League. Frank was a lifelong parishioner at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly where he was a former usher. He was a member of the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus Council # 1546. He bowled on the Nestle's Traveling Bowling League for 30 years. Frank was an avid sportsman and supported all of the Ubly athletic teams. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards, especially euchre and hunting deer. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lillian, Ubly; two sons, Frank (Georgia) Peplinski Jr., Ubly and Mike (Sandy) Peplinski, Cass City; two daughters, Patricia Smith, Ubly and Barbara (Leonard) Partaka, Stafford, Va; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Rev. Patrick O'Connor, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Essexville, officiated, with burial taking place in the St. John cemetery in Ubly in the spring. Memorials are requested to the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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Fredrick C. Greunke, 81, of Monroe died at 1:05 a.m. Friday at the Lutheran Home, Monroe where he had been since May 1. He had been in poor health for 3 years. |
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Sunday 3-9 p.m., Monday 1-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Vigil at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Tuesday in state 8 a.m. at St. Ephrem Church, 38900 Dodge Park at 17 Mile until time of Mass at 9 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" @ |
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Gary L. Gagnon, age 62, of Holland, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Holland Hospital. He was born, raised and lived most of his life in Alpena, MI.  He graduated from Alpena High School in 1964, and later served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked at DG Trim of Alpena for over 20 years.  Later he worked for Sebright Machine in Holland  before retiring in October of 2008.  He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, The Eagles Aerie in Grand Haven, The Moose Lodge of Dorr, and was a member and past president of West Michigan Flatheads Antique Car Club.  He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee, in 1976.  His family includes wife of 35 years, Mary Gagnon of Holland; children, Michael Gagnon of Boyne City, Brad Gagnon of Lansing, Greta Gagnon and fiancé, Ray Masselink of Grand Rapids, Tony Gagnon of Missoula MT; mother, Wilma Gagnon of Alpena; mother-in-law, Eunice Basel of Traverse City;  in-laws, John and Connie Basel, Doug and Diane Basel; several, nephews, nieces, and cousins.   A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Cremation has taken place. A time of food, fellowship and visitation will be held after the mass at the church from 12-2 p.m. Arrangements by the Northwood Chapel-Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland MI. Memorials may be made to Burn Survivors Benefit Car Show & Auction, 4500 West River Drive NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321 Please visit www.lifestorynet .com to sign Gary's online registry, or share a photo.   |
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Gene R. Bowers, 77, of Hillsdale, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at the Laurels of Coldwater.  He was born April 6, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, to Arthur and Miriam (Earick) Bowers. He was married in August 1952 to Norma  Jean Ulrich and she preceded him in death in 2002. Gene was self-employed and he was the owner and operator of The Handyman. He had been a resident of Hillsdale since 1963.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict.  He was a graduate of Hillsdale College, a member of Bankers Baptist Church, a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Masonic Temple, the Moose Lodge, the Bi-Centennial Car Club and the Hillsdale American Legion. Surviving are two daughters, Laura Miller and Deborah (Donald) Taylor, both of Hillsdale; four grandchildren, Christina (Abdullah), Amanda, Kimberly and Amber; a great-granddaughter, Lairen. Memorial services for Gene Bowers will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Don Harkey officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Maplewood Cemetery in Reading.  The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Bankers Baptist Church.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Genevieve M. (Gould) Randall, 91, of Mooresville, Ind. and formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Miller’s Assisted Living in Mooresville, Ind. She was born May 9, 1917, in Hudson, to James and Clara (Dilyard) Hephner. She was married Feb. 25, 1936, to Donald Gould and he preceded her in death in 1970. She married Lawrence Randall Dec. 16, 1978 and he preceded her in death in 1998. Genevieve was a former employed at Hillsdale College in the housekeeping department. She had a passion for crocheting and loved the children at the Hillsdale College Day Care Center. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Jones of Mooresville, Ind. and Laura Crater of Hillsdale; a stepdaughter, Dena Morrison of Osseo; a stepson, Doug Randall of Sand Lake; a sister-in-law, Jean Munsell of Milan, Mich.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sister and seven brothers. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Alan Bugg officiating.  Interment will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday from until services at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or the Arthritis Association. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Genevieve Ferris, age 90, of Holland, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Hospice House of Holland with her family at her side. Genevieve was born in Hastings, MI and attended Western Michigan University. Prior to her marriage to Dwight Ferris in 1945, she had worked as a beautician. She was a member of Hope Reformed Church for over 60 years. Surviving are her husband, Dwight, of 63 years; children, Dennis Ferris and Deanna Gates of New York City, Gary and Susan Ferris of Holland, and Frances and Robert Hamilton of Holland; grandchildren, Rachael Hamilton, Nathan Hamilton, and Ricky Ferris; sister, Maxine Erhardt of Battle Creek; sister-in-law, Bernadine Eckert of Freeport, MI; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hope Reformed Church, 77 West 11th Street, with the Rev. Gordon Wiersma officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings, MI. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Holland or the Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary, 6011 W. St. Joseph Hwy, Ste 403; Lansing, MI  48917. For more information and an online registry, visit www.lifestorynet.com.   |
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Georgia D. Nielsen, 65, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center, after long home binding illnesses. Community interests were as a volunteer for Shelter House and Listening Ear. She was employed as a waitress at Bills’ Steak House in the ‘70s and later as manager of Treasure Trove, the Shelter House store. A celebration of her life will be held on April 17, 2009 at home at 862 S. Werner’s Landing, Bronson, MI  49028. |
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Gerald Allen Welsh, age 58, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. with Pastor Faye McKinstry officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 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 Jason Welsh. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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JACKSON, Mich. -- Gerald E. "Jerry" Matiska, 65, of Jackson, passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Jackson. |
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Glen L. Denning, 89, of Coldwater and formerly of Moscow, died Monday Dec. 8, 2008 at Bronson Medical Center in KalamazooI. He was born Jan. 14, 1919 in Moscow to Lewis and Minnie (Tracy) Denning. He farmed most of his life and was the Moscow Township Treasurer for 23 years. He was a member of the Moscow Fire Dept. for 18 years. Glen was preceded in death by one brother George and sister Mildred. He is survived by one niece and several nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Moscow Plains Cemetery in Moscow. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements by the Gillespie Funeral Home, ColdwateR. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. |
Gregory Charles Henley Sarasota, FL Gregory Charles Henley, 58, of Sarasota, FL (formerly of Lapeer) passed away suddenly Wednesday (December 3, 2008). He was born September 14, 1950 in Lapeer to Douglas and Barbara (Stiles) Henley. Greg graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1968. Shortly after school, Greg became a minor league baseball umpire - a career Greg loved dearly. Continuing with his love of sports, Greg also worked for the Washington Redskin as a pro scout. Most recently, Greg worked in real estate in the Sarasota area. He is survived by his daughter, Kerry (Steve) Canto of Irvine, CA,; grandchildren, Reagan and Danica; mother, Barbara (Harold) Henley-Kingsbury of Lapeer; siblings, Shelley (Jim) Federick of Colorado Springs, CO, Todd Henley of Lapeer, Tim (Jill) Henley of Clarkston, Lisa (Nathan) Petrie of Lapeer, and Colleen (Kevin) Golden of Altadena, CA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Greg was dearly loved by family and friends, and wil |
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Hazel Essenburg, 86, of Zeeland, died on December 11, 2008.  Hazel was born January 13, 1922 in Holland Township to Andrew and Ida Baker.  She was a member of North Street Christian Reformed Church where she formerly served in the Ladies Aid Society.  Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Essenburg, in 2003; her sister, Rose Klynstra; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.  Hazel is survived by her children, Robert and Sandra Essenburg, Irvin and Jean Essenburg, Mark and Londa Essenburg; six grandchildren,  Dawn and Dan Veltema, Diane Van Dyke, Kimberly Essenburg, Curtis and Ann Essenburg, Tyler Essenburg, Keri Essenburg; great-grandchildren,  Danielle Veltema, Darcy Veltema, Derek Veltema, Tonya Van Dyke, and Reilly Van Dyke; and her sister-in-law, Jesse Mast.  Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 at North Street Christian Reformed Church, 20 E. Main Ave., Zeeland.  The Rev. John Klompien will officiate.  Visiting hours will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to North Street CRC. www.yntemafh.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. |
Helen Hardenburg, 92, of Gladwin passed away Dec. 7, 2008 at Birchlane Adult Foster Care Home in Rogers City. |
Henry Andre Imlay City Henry Andre, age 94, of Imlay City (formerly of Attica and Lake Orion) passed away Sunday (December 7, 2008). He was born March 13, 1914 in Detroit to Frank and Carolyn Andre. He married Josephine Dudzinski on September 9, 1939. Mr. Andre owned and operated the Checker Cab Company in Detroit for many years, he was also an published writer. He wrote many stories under the name of 'Johnny Bingo' for the Lapeer County Press and Henry also published his autobiography. He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Butler; grandchildren, Mark (Angie) Hoffa of North Branch, Barbara (Michael) McDonald of Lapeer, Sherry Andre of Orlando, Florida, Sandy (Sam) Dollar of Buena Vista, Florida, Brian (Jennifer) Andre of Grand Blanc; 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hattie Zywczyk of Detroit and Gerry (Kenneth) Hohn of Sterling Heights; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Andre in 2000 and son, Douglas An |
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Herbert D. Grassley, 60, of LaSalle died at 12:49 p.m. Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital; he had been in poor health for two years. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will lie instate 10 a.m. |
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Herbert W. Sackett, age 85, of Clinton died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. Arrangements pending at Handler Funerals Homes. |
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IRONWOOD -- Howard William "Bill" Moore, age 78, died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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Hubert Lowinski, age 86, of Bronson, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He had suffered an apparent heart attack earlier this week. Hubert was born March 10, 1922 in Sturgis, son of Raymond and Alice (Demski) Lowinski and was a lifelong Branch County resident. He married Helen Tobolski on Sept. 27, 1947 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Coldwater. Helen died April 16, 1997. Hubert worked for 43 years at Bronson Specialties as a tool and die maker, retiring at age 65. He was also a farmer for many years, and considered farming as his hobby. He also enjoyed hunting, feeding birds, telling stories and collecting family photos. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Coldwater and attended St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson. He was also a life member of the National Rifle Association and was an Army Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Dale Parshall of Coldwater, daughter Constance Lowinski of Bronson; his sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Alice Lowinski of Mobile, Ala., Michael and Mae Lowinski of Bronson, John and Nancy Lowinski of  Jacksonville, Fla. and David Lowinski of  Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, his brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Julie Lowinski of Middleton, Colo., his sister Dorothy Mae Phillipini of Marshall and nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Hubert Lowinski will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Richard A. Fritz officiating. Full military honors will follow the Mass. Cremation will follow the service. Interment of ashes will take place in St. Mary Cemetery next spring. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. Sunday. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary Church or to the Branch County Humane Society. |
Mesick - Hubertine Douglas, age 100, of Mesick, Michigan died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Tendercare in Traverse City after a short illness. |
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88, passed away December 10 at her home in Rosedale Park. Cecilia was predeceased by her husband Edward M. Jett and sons, Henry A. and Ronald E. Surviving are sons Edward S., Arthur Robert, and Gary E.; daughters Saundra and Sheila A.; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a beloved cousin Dorthy Washington, as well as many other family members and friends. Cecilia attended schools in Detroit, receiving her degree in 1940 from Wayne State University. She was employed for many years as a social worker at the Children's Aid Society and the Michigan Cancer Society. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta. The viewing will be on Sunday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at O.H. Pye, III Funeral Home, 17600 Plymouth Rd. Family hour will be 12 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008 followed by the Service 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences, |
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James A. Purcell, age 83, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Dec. 10, 2008, at Thurston Woods Village. He was born April 1, 1925, in Louisville, Ky., a son of the late Loy M. and Dixie Lee (Johnson) Purcell. In 1946 he moved with his family to Michigan from Louisville, Ky., and in 1951 he joined the U.S. Army, serving from 1951-1953 as a radio operator. On Feb. 12, 1955, in Angola, Ind., he married Myrtle Martha (Hertig) Simons.  She preceded him in death on March 15, 1993. James had been employed as an electrician in both Louisville, Ky., and Sturgis.  He was a member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #1381, the Neuman-Wenzel  Post #73 American Legion, and the Sturgis Church of Christ. He enjoyed his family and was very involved in his extended families’ lives, attending sporting events, family get-togethers, and babysitting great-nieces and nephews. Surviving are one sister, Mary (John) Krull of Three Rivers; two brothers, Edwin (Betty) Purcell of Houston, Texas, and John (Nancy) Purcell Sr. of Sturgis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers, William Loy Purcell and Charles Eugene Purcell; two sisters, Ida May Purcell and Mamie Lee Cripps. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating the life of James A. Purcell will be held at a later date to be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, who is in charge of the arrangements.   |
James F. Fuhrman 1938-2008 James F. Fuhrman, 70, Port Hope, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1938 in Harbor Beach, son of the late Alfred and Ruth (Wurdelmann) Fuhrman. He married Sharon Wilson Wilson on December 19, 1959 in Harbor Beach. James was a lifelong Bloomfield Township farmer and a salesman for Envia, Conklin and Vita Plus. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Fuhrman, Port Hope; five sons, John (Darlene) Fuhrman, Scottville, Loren (Cindy) Fuhrman, Perry, Michael Fuhrman, Pontiac, Philip (Lisa) Fuhrman, Kimball and Alex Fuhrman, Williamsburg; two daughters, Corinne (Robert) Abraham, Port Hope and Leann (Samir) Matta, DeWitt; grandchildren, Justin, Marci, Ryan, Brent, Kendra and Otyllia Abraham, Port Hope, Jill and Sylvia Fuhrman, Scottville, Taylor and Evelyn Fuhrman, Perry and Laran, Carlos, Anastasia and Ibtisam Matta, Dewitt; sister, Elizabeth Maxwell, Bad Axe; brother-in-law, Lewis (Yvonne) Wilson, Ludington; nephew, Alfred (Barbara) Maxwell, Port Austin; three nieces, Lorna Kuhn, Kinde, Kristi (Kurt) Liederman, New Baltimore, Keri (Edward) Sanders, Ludington and several cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lafayette and Gustov Fuhrman. Services were held on Friday, December 5, 2008 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, with burial taking place in Lake view Cemetery in Port Hope. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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RIBARCHIK, James D. - Age 73, of Swartz Creek, died Monday, December 8, 2008 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Friday, December 12, 2008 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek, Fr. Steve Mattson celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. A rosary will be recited 7PM Thursday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
Jamie Edith-Lorraine Goins, 29 of Monroe died Monday morning in her home. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. |
Jamie Edith-Lorraine Goins, 29, of Monroe died Monday morning at home. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Janet M. "Boogie" Moyer, 39, of 220 Silver St., Hurley, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 2008, in her home. |
HOEK Mrs. Jean De Hoek, aged 85, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 11, 2008. Visitation Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. A complete obituary will be in Sunday's Press. www.stegengafuneralchapel.com |
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Joan Carlita Michael of  Effingham, Ill., (formerly of Fremont, Ind., and Bronson), age 74, died on Dec. 11, 2008, at Carl Hospital in Urbana, Ill. She was born on Nov. 25, 1934, in Steuben County, Ind., to John Carl and Florence Helen (Greenman) Binkley.  She married Marvin Allen Michael on Nov. 15, 1953. He preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 1996. Joan retired in 1989 as a waitress at the Lake George Retreat and was a homemaker. She was a life member of the Community of Christ Church, and also attended the East Gilead Missionary Church before moving to Illinois. Joan is survived by her children, Michael E. and Margaret Michael of Montgomery; Patricia and Brad Hooker of Greenup, Ill.; Fred and Florene Michael of Battle Creek; Burton Michael of Fremont, Ind.; and Linda and Walter Tarbox of Lewiston, Maine; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred and Doris Binkley of Wales, Mass.; and sisters Enid and Walter Shelhamer of Seattle, Wash., and Jennette Russell of Jackson.           She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Michael; her parents; one brother, James Binkley; and one granddaughter, Kayla Tarbox.  Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind.  Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday,  Dec. 15, at Beams Funeral Home, with Rev. David Cole officiating. Burial will take place in East Gilead Cemetery in Branch County Memorials may be made to the East Gilead Missionary Church. Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com Arrangements are by Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, Ind., (260) 495-2915. |
Joseph quot;Papa Joe quot; E. Vance, age 78 of Toledo, OH, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH. Born Nov. 20, 1930 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of Patrick and Alma (Tigner) Vance. |
Miller, Mrs. Josephine Dora (Seidel) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Age 92 years. Complete obituary will be in the Sunday edition. Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 1020 Court St. Friends may call at the W.L. Case & Company Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Rd., from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, and then at the church from 10:00 a.m. Monday until service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church. www.casefuneralhome.com |
Painter, Julentha "Jay" M., age 78, of Flat Rock, December 11, 2008. |
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Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Detroit. |
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will be Sunday 3-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons Funeral Home, 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.), Sterling Heights. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home; Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at |
Laurence D. Parks died Dec. 11, 2008 at the age of 76., |
Lawrence J. "Larry" Albert, 60, of Belding, died Thursday morning Dec. 11, 2008 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Lawrence J. Cabianca, 86, of Yale Location, Bessemer, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, in Ironwood. |
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Lottie J. Burch, 80, of Fremont, Ind. passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola, Ind. She was born July 9, 1928, in Inkster. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Lester Cemetery, Quincy. |
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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. |
Lucille June Bradshaw, 82 of Manistee passed away peacefully at her home Thursday evening, December 11, 2008. The family is being served by the Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee.... |
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Luella J. Makula, 79, of Archbold, Ohio, died Dec. 5, 2008, in her home. She was a retired teacher at Waldron Elementary School. She was preceded by her husband Edwin, and brothers, Homer and Dwight Watkins. She is survived by sons, Doug (Jeanne) of Claypool, Ind. and Dennis (Dawn) of Blissfield; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Watkins and sister, Meredyth (Jim) Nott. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Fairlawn Chapel, 407 E. Lutz Road, Archbold, with Memorial Services at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Short Funeral Home, Archbold. Memorials are suggested to Archbold United Methodist Church. |
MAKOWSKI GLADYS H (Nee BARSZCZOWSKI) |
Sunday 2:30-9 p.m. with a Rosary service 4 p.m. at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 1/2 Mile). Share memories at |
• Robert Lee Mankoski, 60, of Fountain, died Saturday, Dec. 6. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington is in charge of arrangements.... |
Marjory Marie Thorsby 76 years of Temperance, MI died Wednesday December 10, 2008 in Windhaven Elder Care Temperance, MI. |
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Marvel DeWitt, of Manton, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was 70. Marvel was a native of Cadillac, Michigan, and married Vern DeWitt of Holland in 1987 in Manton. She was active in the community an avid snowmobiler and loved being with her family. In addition to her husband Vern, she is survived by a son and four daughters; and by Vern’s children, Michelle DeWitt of Holland, Scott (Sheryl) DeWitt of Cedarville and Craig DeWitt; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be  on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made in Marvel’s name to the Veterans Trust Fund, c/o Manton V.F.W. Post. 7806. |
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Marvin “Gene” Sell, age 88, of Onsted passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center.  Gene was born Aug. 9, 1920, at the family farm in Ogden Center, the youngest son of Dayton and Hazel (Hotrum) Sell. He was a graduate of Clinton High School. A decorated World War II veteran, Gene served his country in the infantry of the United States Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He also played trombone in Trinidad with the Army Band. Upon returning from service, Gene attended the University of Michigan where he received numerous degrees. In 1952, Gene married Alice Chinchik in Blissfield. Alice, his wife of 55 years, preceded him in death Jan. 22, 2008. Gene with his brother, Elwyn, was one of the original developers in the Irish Hills area. He built the Irish Hills Ski Lodge and Golf Course which was a big part of his life for many years. During the 50s and 60s, Gene opened a dance hall in the Irish Hills, which was a popular gathering place. He was a life member of the DAV and also active with the University of Michigan Alumni. He attended Bethany Assembly of God. Surviving Gene are his children, Carol Sell of Adrian, Gary Sell, also of Adrian, and David Sell of Onsted; and a brother, Elwyn Sell and his wife, Doris, of Lake Gogebic, Mich. In addition to his wife, Alice, Gene was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Claudia Sell DuBois. The funeral service for Gene will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Andrew Templeton officiating and military rites conducted by the Annis-Fint Post #1584 of the VFW. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Clinton.  Friends may visit the family on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Mary Ellen Siler Schumacher, age 77,  died on Nov. 28, 2008, at her home in Melbourne, Fla., after a long illness. In accordance with her wishes, cremation and interment has taken place in Fountainhead Memorial Park, West Palm Bay, Fla. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held in the near future at the First Congregational Church of Bronson. At that time a full obituary will appear.   |
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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. |
Maxine Allison Lapeer Maxine Allison, age 77, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, passed away Saturday (December 6, 2008). She was born January 16, 1931 in Attica to Thomas and Grace L. (McPhail) McCoy. She married Paul R. Allison on March 22, 1947 in Lapeer, Rev. Hemmingway officiated. Maxine was a member of Grace Episcopal Church where she was a regular volunteer at the Soup Kitchen. Maxine worked for Lapeer General Hospital and the State Home for over 20 years She worked in housekeeping and as a cook. Maxine will be dearly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Allison, Sr. of Lapeer; daughter, Darlene (Dick) West of Lapeer; son, Paul Allison Jr. of Lapeer; grandchildren, Steven West of Flint, Julie (Anthony) Tocco of Lapeer, and David Allison of Dallas, TX; great-grandchildren, Blake and Baylie Thomson; sisters, Beatrice Kage of Lapeer, Isabelle Gallandt of Pinconning, and Judy Kerspilo of Columbiaville. She was preceded in death by her g |
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BERGLAND, Mich. -- Mildred Mae Osborne Fruik Anderson, 92, of Bergland, died on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in   Wakefield. She was called home just 10 days before her 93rd birthday. |
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Mildred Marie Hinman, age 81, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at the Lakeland Nursing Center in Angola, Ind. She was born Sept. 14, 1927, in Noble County, Ind., a daughter of the late Donald C. and Clara Jane (Stiffney) Strater. On Dec. 9, 1943, in Albion, Mich., she married Merle D. Hinman.  He preceded her in death on June 27, 1991. Mildred was a resident of Sturgis since moving here from Bronson, Mich., in 1959.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, ceramics, and watching the QVC and Food networks on TV. Surviving are: two daughters, Karen (Rolland) English of Fremont, Ind., and Diana L. Henson of Sturgis; four grandchildren, Amy L. (Mark) Henson-Bohlen of Sturgis, Barry D. (Anita) English of Sunbury, Ohio, Angela L. (Terry) Prather of Monticello, Ga., and Paul W. Henson of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Sara, and Casey English and Caleb Henson-Bohlen; and a sister, Myra Maxine Porter of St. Johns, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Maurice and Moddise. The family will receive friends and relatives from noon-2 p.m. Monday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, where funeral services celebrating the life of Mildred M. Hinman will be held at 2  p.m. The Rev. Michael Wicks, First Presbyterian Church, will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Lakeland Nursing Center, 500 N. Williams St., Angola, IN 46703, or to the charity of one’s choice.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.legacy.com. |
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Ocie M. Dunkel, 86, of Mongo, Ind., died Dec. 11, 2008, at her residence. She had lived her lifetime in LaGrange County. Visitation will be held from 2 – 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, where funeral services  are at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will take place in Brighton Cemetery, Howe, Ind.   |
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EWEN, Mich. -- Olga Horalek, 97, of Ewen, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 8, 2008, at the Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long Term Care Unit, Ontonagon. |
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Patricia Anne Proud, age 66, of Berlin Township died on December 8, 2008 in Dearborn at Oakwood Medical Center. |
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Patricia Jane (Buehrer) Johnston passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. She was born on Palm Sunday, March 20, 1921, in the Old Bixby Hospital, Adrian, Mich. She spent her early years in Palmyra, Mich., and later years in Toledo, Ohio and Adrian. She was a life-time member of the Adrian First Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Bidwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Morenci, Michi. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Sunday, from 2 to 6 p.m.  Memorials may be given to Daybreak Adult Day Services or the charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
• Paul Arnold "Bubba" Hinds, 43, of Brethren, died Dec. 3. Oak Grove Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
Pauline Wilson, 75, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning December 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Mercy Memorial Nursing Center. Born November 23, 1933 she was the daughter of Neil and Hansel (Riley) Wilson. |
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Beloved husband of Marilyn Ratner. Dear father of David Ratner and Barry Ratner. Dearest brother of Ida Robbins. Loving grandfather of Alex Ratner. Devoted brother-in-law of Dr. James (Rose) Meltzer. Also remembered by many loving nieces, nephews family members and friends. SERVICES SUNDAY 1 PM AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000 or visit |
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Saturday 2-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington. www.thayer-rock.com |
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Ralph H. Wymer, age 75, of Adrian passed away Dec. 9, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. Ralph was born Nov. 9, 1933, in Toledo, the son of Charles and Florence (Sancraint) Wymer. In 1974, Ralph married Ruth Fick. Ralph loved to do jigsaw puzzles. He enjoyed his many friends at The Daily Bread. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his son, Bradley (Beth) Wymer; grandchildren, Sonya, Gabriel and Kathryn; sisters, Lillie Paisley, Lottie Turner and Edith Norton; and sister-in-law, Ione Wymer. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. The memorial service for Ralph will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Wagley Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service at Wagley Funeral Home. |
Ray E. Clark, 85, of Monroe died at 8:19 a.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Home of Monroe. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Rena Marie Mead, 63, of 246 Ashland Court, Ironwood, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, surrounded by her family, after a long struggle with several debilitating conditions. |
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Colby, Robert E. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Covenant HealthCare, age 81 years. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Cederberg & Brietzke Funeral Home, 403 N. Michigan Ave. A complete obituary will be published in Saturday's edition of The Saginaw News. |
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Robert H. “Mustache Bob” Bournes, age 76, of Blissfield died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Bob lived in Lenawee County all of his life and had many friends.  He is survived by his wife, Ann Bournes, six children, Debbie Gautz, Colleen Mitchell, Bill Bournes, Karen Bournes, Steve Bournes and Julie Tade; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at 2167 S. Rogers Highway, Palmyra, with Pastor Bart Tinder officiating. Interment will follow at West Madison Cemetery in Adrian.  Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.   |
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Robert F. Koster, 73, of Jenison, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean War. Services are 11 a.m., Monday at Harvest Baptist Church, 5444 Pleasant St., Hudsonville. Interment Jamestown Township Cemetery. Visiting at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr., Grandville is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday. |
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Roland E. “Gene” Herbener, Kalamazoo, formerly of Hillsdale, died Dec. 6, 2008, in Portage. Gene was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 5, 1923 to Harry N. Herbener and Helen (Miller) Herbener. He attended public schools in Newark, Del., graduating from high school in 1940. Prior to his entry into the Army of the United States in June 1943, he studied engineering for 2 1/2 years at the University of Delaware. He was particularly proud of his Army unit, the 475th Military Police Escort Guard Company, which sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on three round trips during the war bringing back German prisoners-of-war to the States. He wrote of these “non-adventures” in a book that appears on the Internet. After his retirement, he arranged a number of reunions of the company. After the war he completed a B.S. degree in chemistry and earned a teaching certificate at Western Michigan University under the G.I. Bill. He had married Thelma Jean VandenBerg of Kalamazoo while in the service and at the time of his Honorable Discharge from the Army had one son, Dr. Jon Herbener, a Pediatrician. The Herbeners had another son, Kurt Herbener, deceased in 1992, and a daughter, Beth Hoffman, who preceded him in death on Dec. 1, 2008. In addition to Jon, one daughter survives, Jane Herbener of Portage. Other survivors include a daughter-in-law, Seibra (Mrs. Jon) (Salisbury) Herbener and a granddaughter, Lynne (Mrs. Jake) Neukom of Hillsdale and a grandson, Ted Hoffman in New Jersey, and three great-grandchildren. A granddaughter, Holly, died in 1992. Mr. Herbener taught mathematics and science at Fennville (Mich.) High School for three years before returning to the University of Delaware to earn a M.S. in Organic Chemistry using the balance of his G.I. Bill educational eligibility. He returned to Fennville for a fourth year. He taught in Fennville and Trenton (Mich.) high schools for a total of 12 years. During this time in the summers he did further graduate work funded by the National Science Foundation this culminating in an M.S.T. in Chemistry Teaching from the University of New Hampshire in 1962. Professor Herbener entered the ranks of college teachers in the fall of 1961 at Hillsdale College (Mich) where he was chairman of the chemistry department for 31 years. He pursued research in nitrogen heterocycles as a part of pre-doctoral studies in Chemistry at Ohio University during the 1960s. In addition to his love for Organic Chemistry, in the late ‘60s he became interested in computers and their application to the teaching of Chemistry. Commencing in the ‘70s he taught a beginning class in programming, at first in BASIC, later in FORTRAN. This he often referred to as “computing for poets” since it permitted him to teach students from fields other than those in the sciences. He retired from Hillsdale College as Professor Emeritus of Chemistry in 1992. After his retirement Mr. and Mrs. Herbener flew to England, France and Germany. Commencing in 1993 they took several trips to visit his cousins in Germany. Over the duration of three years they took cruises on the Rhine, Mosel and Danube Rivers. Mrs. Herbener preceded her husband in death in 1997 after more than 52 years of marriage. After retirement, Mr. Herbener was President of the Mitchell Library Board and later an active member of the Hillsdale Community Library Board. He also pursued his interests in digital photography, genealogy and military history. Mr. Herbener has been cremated and his ashes, with military honors, will join those of his wife in Fort Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Hillsdale Community Library. |
Roy F. Cook, age 90 years, of Monroe, passed away at 10:05pm December 10, 2008 in his home, he had been in declining health. Born December 6, 1918 in Monroe, Michigan he was the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Wehner) Cook. He married Evelyn M. |
Royce "Roy" Carey Lapeer Royce "Roy" Carey, age 80, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, passed away Sunday (December 7, 2008). He was born October 1, 1928, in Flint to Clair and Leola (Doty) Carey. He married Suzanne Adele Fernette on January 27, 1951 at the Saginaw Episcopal Church. Roy graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1946. He worked for over 35 years at the Lapeer State Home, first as a gardener and ultimately as an attendant nurse. He retired in 1989. Roy was a blacksmith for over 60 years. He is survived by his children, Pamela (Brandon) View of Columbiaville, Dustin (Pamela) Carey of Davison and Timothy (LuAnn) Carey of Fostoria; grandchildren, Anne, Marsha, Nicole, Robin, Ean and Krista; 4 great-grandchildren, Arianna, Austin, Tyler and Nathan; siblings, Betty Cranick of Lapeer, Burnadine Kimball of Lapeer, Waneta (Don) Stroman of Imlay City and Clair (Rosemary) Carey of Fostoria He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Carey; daughter, Sandra Lynn H |
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Ruth A. Bauer, 77, of Monroe died Friday afternoon in her home. |
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December 12, 2008 Age 82. Beloved husband of Catherine and the late Patricia J. Dear father of Michael R. (Janice), Timothy J. (Linda), Mark W., Paul J. (Roberta), Peter D. (Carrie), Shannon (Loren), Michaela (Frank), Erinn (Aaron) and the late Joseph. Grandfather of Joshua, Megan, Sarah, Erin, Christian, Courtney, Emily, Allison, Beau, Abby, Joseph and Kelly. Papa of Andrew, Sean, Jonan, Michael, Nathan, Marc, Garrett and Matthew. Funeral Mass Monday 11am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide, Fenton. Memorials to: St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Foundation, 5301 E. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197. A.J. Desmond & Sons 248-549-0500. View obituary and share memories at |
SHIRLEY PURVIS MIDLAND Shirley Purvis, age 65, of Midland, and formerly of Kingston and Sandusky, passed away at her home on November 30. Shirley enjoyed gardening, canning, reading, cooking and providing a loving home for all friends and family. Her greatest love and passion were caring for her husband Robert and her two sons, David and Matthew. Shirley was born on July 7, 1943 at Peterborough, England to the late Earl and Violet (Lake) Barr. On April 20, 1963 she married Robert Purvis, he preceded her in death on August 6, 1984 She is survived by her sons, David (Linda) of Troy and Matthew (Rebecca) of Houghton Lake; grandchildren Morgan, Madeline, Kayla; sister Diana Barr of Sandusky, Michigan; special friend Bob Maidens of Midland; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will be holding a special memorial service in her honor at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider The American Heart Association. Smith-Miner Funeral Home has been assisting the family through this time of need. |
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Beloved son of Suzanne Okun of Northville and Edward Short of Crystal River, Florida. Grandson of Seymour and the late Faye Okun and Dolly and the late Raymond Short. Adored nephew of Joanne Okun (Jerry Manfredi), Diane Okun (Richard Braudo), Kathy Okun (Jeffrey Lehman), Ruthanne Okun, Maury Okun (Tina Topalian), Nancy Short, Brenda Short, Alan Short, Ann Marie Gremel, and the late Bill Short, and many loving cousins. FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY 10 A.M. AT IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK.www.irakaufman.com |
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79 of Sedona, passed away on November 27, 2008. He was born in Michigan on May 18th, 1929 to Frank Sr. and Victoria Staron. He is survived by his wife Barbara Ann; church Robert Jr., Victoria, Wendy, jacque, Darla and Donnie. He also leaves behind 11 beloved grandchildren and two siblings, Lottie Gonciarz and Frank Staron along with many nieces and nephews. After Robert retired from Chrysler Motor company he formed Startek Corporation where he was able to travel the UNited States and Europe. He finished his working career as a contractor for the Arizona Republic. Robert served our country proud as a veteran of the Korean War. Dad will be deeply missed. Condolences can be sent to the family at |
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Age 88. December 11, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Dear father of William (Susan), Suzanne (Thomas) Guffy, John (Anna), and Patrick (Cathy). Dearest grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 19. Family will receive friends Saturday 4-9 p.m., and Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne. Funeral Mass will be Monday, in state, 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas A'Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lily Road, Canton. The family appreciates memorials to the Cappuchins Soup Kitchen, or Autism Speaks Foundation. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please share condolences with the family at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com. |
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Salle Lou Nutter joined the heavenly chorus Tuesday, December 9, 2008, departing peacefully from her Lambertville, Michigan home at the age of 75. |
Sarah C. Scrimger Lapeer Sarah C. Scrimger, age 80, of Lapeer (formerly of Flint) passed away Saturday (December 6, 2008). She was born April 15, 1928 in Smoks, South Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Thomas. She married Richard L. Scrimger on September 9, 1972 in Flint. Mrs. Scrimger retired in 1982 from AC Spark Plug, where she worked for 30 years. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of the Suncrest Auxiliary and UAW Local #651. Sarah enjoyed crafts, gardening, reading and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" Scrimger; children, Shirley (Jerry) Buckalew of Lapeer, Delores (Jim) Kirwin of Tucson, AZ, Louan (Lee) Russ of Ladson, SC and Nancy (Jim) Jersey of Millington; step-daughters, Tara (Clyde) Brown of LaMesa, CA and Kristin Bauroth of Lapeer; grandchildren, Shannon, Keely, Eric, Jordan, Jenna, Kyle, Kara, Kristopher (K.C.), Karley, Owen and Erin; great-grandchildren, Alexa |
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Scott D. Booms 1975-2008 Scott David Booms, 33, Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1975 in Harbor Beach to Daniel and Marjorie (Lemanski) Booms. He was united in marriage to Michelle Rick on November 10, 1994 in Helena. Scott loved bowling, hunting, fishing and practicing sports with the kids, especially baseball, hockey, softball and soccer. He was the foreman for Booms Construction, was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Helena and a member of St. Anthony's Men's Club. He is survived by his wife, Shelly; children, Cody James Booms, Nicole Sue Booms, Derek Matthew Booms and Alicia Marie Booms, all of Harbor Beach; parents, Dan and Marge Booms, Harbor Beach; brother, Gary (Terra) Booms, Harbor Beach and Rick (Rachel) Booms, Ruth; sisters, Sally Hazel, Harbor Beach and Sandy (Robert) Behnke, Bad Axe; in-laws, Mike and Sue Rick, Harbor Beach; brother-in-law, Matt (Stacy) Rick, Bad Axe; grandparents, Leona Lemanski, Al (Sal) Rick and Donna Roberts; nieces and nephews, C.J. Hazel, Danielle Booms, Camryn Booms, Garrison Booms, Mason Booms, Reese Booms, Nolan Rick, Noelle Rick and Nate Rick. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel F. (Danny) Booms Jr. in 1995. Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Helena, with Fr. Peter Nwokoye officiating. Cremation took place following the funeral at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City. Internment took place in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to his children's scholarship fund. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Shirley A. Wood of Gladwin, formerly of Pontiac passed away Dec. 2, 2008 at the age of 74. |
Shirley J. Sheyachich 1948-2008 Shirley Jean Sheyachich, 60, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Genesys Medical Center in Grand Blanc. Until her recent illness, she was a resident of the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe since 2000. Shirley was born September 5, 1948 in Detroit to the late Walter and Elsie (Wikenczy) Sheyachich. She moved from Warren to Huron County in 2000 to be near her family. She loved her job at Thumb Industries in Bad Axe. She was active in and out of the nursing home and everyone loved to see her happy smile. She enjoyed bingo and playing Old Maid with her nieces and nephews, especially "Bob." She is survived by her brother, Jerry (Nancy), Linden; sister, Mariane (Frank) Briesmeister, Caseville; nieces and nephews, Bob, Jerilyn, Amy, Joe, Kathy and SanDee and many great-nieces and great-nephews and friends who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Elsie and nephew, Tom. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with Fr. Kenneth Yaroch presiding. Burial took place with her parents at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. Memorials may be made to the family, St. Roch Building Fund or the Huron County Medical Care Facility. Condolences may be shared at |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Sylvia B. Suomi, 97, of Ironwood, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2008, in Hurley. |
Thomas H. "Bud" Campbell, age 83 years of Temperance, MI, died Friday, December 11, 2008 at Arbors of Sylvania, Sylvania Twp., OH. |
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Memorial Services for Thomas Leroy “Tom” Matteson, 62, of Elkhart Ind., formerly of Tecumseh, will be held at the Britton Congregational Christian Church on Dec. 13, 2008. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the church with services starting at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon. A complete obituary appeared in the Nov. 30 issue of The Daily Telegram. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Local arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
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RICHARD ROBERT STEHLE, 68, of Kaleva, formerly of Utica, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Munson Medical Center.Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Benzie-Manistee Snowbirds Club in Kaleva. A luncheon will follow immediately after the service.The family is being served by the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. |
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December 12, 2008. Beloved wife of James P. Dear mother of James P. III (Suzanne), Toni A. (John) Panzo, Dan C. and Randy J. (Debbie). Grandmother of Randy II (Kim), Gina, Julie, Chris, Torrie and Alex. Great Grandmother of Briannah Mary. Sister of I. J. Poupard, Kathleen Linderman and Dolores Smith. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. from the chapel of the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Sunday 1-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at |
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Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile Rd. (One Mile W. of Farmington Rd.) Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service 7:30 p.m. In state 10 a.m. St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 13951 Haggerty Rd., Plymouth (S. of Five Mile), Monday until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society. |
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at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile (at Schoenherr) Sunday 2-9 p.m. with scripture 7 p.m. Funeral Monday at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp. In state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memories to be shared at |
Vincent J. Zaborowski, 38, passed away suddenly Dec. 3, 2008 at his home in Howard City. |
Virginia M. Powers, 83, of Monroe died Saturday at Sentara Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, Virginia. |
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Walter Davis, 62, of Howe, Ind., died Dec. 9, 2008, at his residence. Arrangements will be handled by the Carney-Frost Funeral Home in LaGrange.   |
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Walter E. Davis, 62, of Howe, Ind., died Dec. 9, 2008 at his home.   According to his wishes, cremation will take place.  Arrangements were handled by the Carney-Frost Funeral Home of LaGrange, Ind. |
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William R. “Bill” Van Zile, age 64, of 106 W. Congress St., Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2008, at home. He was born March 30, 1944, in Sturgis, a son of the late Roy and Mabel Mary (Chandal) Van Zile. William was a resident of Sturgis most of his life, except for time he spent in the military and a few years when he lived in Kalamazoo. He was employed by Abbot Laboratories where he was currently on sick leave. On Dec. 12, 1964, at the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene he married Judy M. Childress-Shelden.  She preceded him in death in April of 2008. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam era.  He was a member of the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene and always had a passion for high school sports.  He was involved with the Athletic Booster Club and was an usher for many Western Michigan University games. William had a zest for life, was happy, and was known to clown around or play little pranks on his family and friends. Surviving are: two sons, Kipp (Candie) Van Zile and Shawn Van Zile and fiancee, Ginger Bowen, all of Sturgis; three grandchildren, Matthew and Mariah Gomez and Michelle Van Zile; sister, Mary (David) Dow of Kansas, Okla.; and his step-mother, Farrell Van Zile. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother, George L. Van Zile. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene, 70031 S. Lakeview, Sturgis.  Funeral services celebrating the life of William Van Zile will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the church with The Rev. John Shoup, officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to the Church of the Nazarene.  Envelopes are available at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, MI 49091, who is in charge of the arrangements. His obituary is also at www.legacy.com.   |
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William “Bill” Czmer, age 92, of Adrian died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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William “Maynard” Moffett, 93, of Coldwater, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
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December 5, 2008. Age 78. Beloved husband of the late Sophie. Dearest father of Mark (Linda) Zawicki, Donald Zawicki, Christopher Zawicki, Beth Ann (Richard) Seaman and Kathy (Nick) Karras. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Dear brother of Dorothy Nye. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 15, 2008. There will be a Gathering at the church 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, (New Baltimore) 51041 Maria. Arrangements by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
VAN ZILE, William R. "Bill" Age 64 Of Sturgis, MI Died unexpectedly December 11, 2008 at home. He always had a passion for High School Sports and was an usher for many of Western Michigan University Games. Surviving are two sons, Kipp (Candie) Van Zile, Shawn Van Zile and fiancée' Ginger Bowen; three grandchildren; sister; step-mother, Farrell Van Zile. Visitation is 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Sunday, at Sturgis Church of the Nazarene, 70031 S. Lakeview, Sturgis, MI 49091. Funeral services are at 11:00 AM, Monday, at the Church. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, Sturgis, MI. is in charge of the arrangements. His obituary is also at www.legacy.com |
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