AITTAMA ADOLPH W |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. |
ALTAFFER EVELYN M |
Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 block W. of Farmington Rd.). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ. |
AMBURN PAUL |
Tuesday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btw Ford and Cherry Hill). To share memories, please visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com |
ANDERBERG ANTHONY ERNEST LEO |
Age 22 of Milford, and formerly of Keego Harbor died on December 12, 2008. He is survived by his loving mother, Joan Anderberg-Giannola and her husband Paul Giannola; step-sisters, Maggie Segura, Debbie Giannola, Sue (Scott) Giannola of Denver, CO; aunts, Dawn (Don) Tinsman, Kathy (Will) Huddleston; cousins, Jeff (Lisa) Tinsman, Jim (Misty) Tinsman, Michelle Gresham, Shawna (Gabe) Bozarth; nephew, John Segura and many other cousins, dear friends, and his loving dog, Kane. A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Tuesday, December 16th, at 1 p.m. Friends may visit Tuesday 11 a.m. until time of Service. Memorials are encouraged in his name to Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac. Condolences may be left at |
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Albin “Al” S. Czubak, age 89, of Holland, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at his home in Holland. He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.  He moved to Holland in the early 1970's with his wife, Helen.  He worked at Micromatic Textron in Holland both in tool design and machine design for over 40 years before retiring in the late 1980's.  He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Holland.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in October of 2008.     His family includes his sister, Alice and George McKinney of Rockford IL; sister-in-law, Sue A. Czubak of Aurora IL; and several nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, and cousins. Visiting will be 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at The Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 East 9th Street, Holland, MI., with wake prayers to be held at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be Thursday, 11 a.m. in Chicago at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church or to Corpus Christi Catholic School of Holland, MI. Please visit www.lifestory net.com to sign Czubak’s online registry, or share a photo. |
Alden Sterzik, 85, of Petoskey, died Dec. 14, 2008, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
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Anna Ruth (Van Alsburg) Cotts, 100, formerly of Holland, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Jefferson City, Tenn. Arrangements will be announced by the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E 16th St.   www.notierverleelangeland.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 |
Arthur L. Steinman |
Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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Aunie S. Pelto, 93, of Harding Location, Bessemer, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in Ironwood. |
BARR JERRY ALBERT |
Monday 3:30-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Rd. (between Big Beaver and Wattles Rds.), Troy, 248-689-0700. Funeral Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 37635 Dequindre Rd., Troy, call funeral home for time. Interment Christian Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills. Memorial donations to The Men's Ministries at Faith Lutheran Church. Share memories with the online guest book at |
BONAMICI JEAN |
December 13, 2008. Age 83, of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Aldo. Loving mother of Pamela (Kurt) Waggener and Gregg Bonamici. Dear grandmother of Julie (Michael) Scott, Jessica Waggener, and Jennifer, Christine, and Nicholas Bonamici. Dear sister of the late Frank and Victor Hlavaty. There will be a private graveside service. Donations can be made to Sokol Cultural Center (23600 West Warren, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127) or Angela Hospice (14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154). Online guestbook at |
BROWN DENNIS |
Age 58, of Milford, died December 12, 2008. Loving husband of Ann Borges. Dear father of Jason Monaca, Shawn, Noah (Kimberly) Brown, Vanessa, and Stefanie Borges. Dear grandfather of Cadence Brown. Dear son of Jean Matson and the late Howard Brown. Loving brother of Dan (Debbie) Brown, Joan Francoer, and the late Jean Dedelow and Carl Brown. Also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, his best friend and business partner, Ron Moretto, and many other loving and caring friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks S. of Maple Rd.) Tuesday 7 p.m. Friends may visit Tuesday 4:30 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials to Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan appreciated. |
BRUSCO ERMA |
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BURNS GEORGE E |
at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr), Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday at the funeral home 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at |
BYCRAFT LINDA (NEE BARTLETT) |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-4 p.m. with a Service at 4 p.m. at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blocks N. of 10 Mile). Share a memory at bcfh.com. |
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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. |
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Betty I. Harris, age 67, of Gorham Street, Morenci, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at her home. She was born Oct. 8, 1941, in Medina Township, Mich., to Herbert D. and Helen Mae (Eichler) Bryan. She married Lloyd Hal Harris on July 13, 1959, in Adrian, Mich., and he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2004. Surviving Betty are two daughters, Brenda (Terry) Sharp of Morenci and Vickie Baker and Russell LaFountain of Morenci; one son, Lloyd R. (Diana) Harris of Seneca; three sisters, Mary Tremaine of Hillsdale, Caroline Miller and Linda Crall, both of Florida; three brothers, James Bryan of Hillsdale, Donald Bryan of Morenci and William Bryan of Georgia; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren (and one great-grandchild on the way), several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Bradley and Shelby Harris; two granddaughters, Crystal and Heather Sharp; one sister, Evelyn Bryan; and four brothers, Francis, Herbert Jr., Thomas and George Bryan. Funeral services for Betty I. Harris will be Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci with Pastor Robert Hicks officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy  may make memorial contributions to Great Lakes Hospice. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Beverly Waynick, age 72, of Britton, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. Funeral arrangements are pending at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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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. |
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. |
On Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, Clara Mae Sevener, 83, of Petoskey, passed away at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
DAVID OTTO WENDT DECKERVILLE David Otto Wendt, age 67, of Palms, died Monday December 1, 2008 at his home from cardiac arrest. He was born September 17, 1941 in Deckerville. He is the son of 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 of Palms, 3 daughters; Tracy Terrasi of Port Hope, Sandi Guza and her husband Steve of Harbor Beach, Gail Roggenbuck and her husband Dave of Harbor Beach, one son; Dean Roggenbuck and his wife Kristine of Ubly; 14 grandchildren; Tylor Wendt, Amber, Nathan, Joshua and Haylee Terrasi, Ryche and Isle Roggenbuck, Kolbe, Jade, Laken, Alyssa and Kurtis Guza, Jillian and Ashton Roggenbuck; Aunt Alvina Kerbyson of Palms; Uncle Otto Wendt and his wife Alma of Swartz Creek; Uncle Carl Wendt and his wife Delores of 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 Wendt and his wife Jean and Willard Wendt, two sisters; Ruth Wendt and Jane Wendt, and Uncle Charles Kerbyson. Funeral Mass for David Wendt was at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville with Rev. Peter Nwokoye officiating. Memorials may be made to the Family Discretionary Fund. Arrangements made by the Smigielski Funeral Home, 8545 Cass Ave., Minden City, MI., (989)658-8501 |
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DOLORES HAYDEN LEXINGTON Dolores Hayden, age 82, passed away on December 5, 2008. She is the beloved wife of Wallace Hayden, the dear mother of three sons; John & (Jeanette), Thomas & (Sheila), and Mark & (Julie). She is the loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 5. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy. Private services were held in Sterling Heights, Michigan. |
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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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DROZDOWSKI LILLIAN JANKEN |
Age 89, of Clarkston, MI died peacefully on December 11, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Zigmund Drozdowski. Loving mother of the late Janice (Joe) Marra and Gary (Elizabeth) Drozdowski. Grandmother of Joseph Marra. Predeceased by her cherished sisters, Eleanor, Peggy and Elsie. Thank you, Lillian, for all the joy you brought to every life you touched. |
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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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WOLFFIS, MR. DONALD Grand Haven Mr. Donald Wolffis, age 80, passed away Dec. 12, 2008. He was retired from Harbor Steel Co and prior to that worked at the Muskegon Chronicle. Survived by his wife Delores (Diephouse) Wolffis; Children; Mary (Tim) Persenaire, Nancy (Phillip) Jager, Michael (Judy) Wolffis, Bruce (Cindy) Wolffis, Thomas (Gayle) Wolffis, Cathy (Randy) Yonker, Doug (Cheryl) Diephouse, 19 grandchildren; brother; Arthur (Susan) Wolffis, North Muskegon and in-laws; Doris (Robert) Hoffius, Norton Shores. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19th at Second Christian Reformed Church. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 Sunday at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome to view Don's complete obituary or sign his on-line guest book. Klaassen Family Funeral Home 1500 Robbins Rd. Grand Haven |
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Mr. Donald Wolffis, age 80, of Grand Haven passed away Dec. 12, 2008.  He retired from Harbor Steel Co. after 30 years of service.  Survived by his wife; Delores; his children; Mary (Tim) Persenaire, Nancy (Phillip) Jager, Michael (Judy) Wolffis, Bruce (Cindy) Wolffis, Thomas (Gayle) Wolffis, Cathy (Randy) Yonker, Doug (Cheryl) Diephouse, 19 grandchildren.  The Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at 2nd Christian Reformed Church. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Klaassen Family Funeral Home, 1500 Robbins Rd, Grand Haven. Visit www. klaassenfuneralhome.com to view Don’s complete obituary or sign his on-line guest book. |
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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 Van Oort, 84, of Holland, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, in Hospice House of Holland. Services are 1 p.m. Monday  at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. Visiting is one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. 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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EDWARD L. HUNTOON MARLETTE Edward L. Huntoon, age 87, of Marlette, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at Marlette Hospice Residence in Marlette, Michigan. He was born September 14, 1921 in Ovid, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Bertha (Easlick) Huntoon. He was a 1942 graduate of Ovid High School, he earned his Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University in 1946, and moved to Marlette. Edward married Viviene Foster on May 24, 1947 in Parchment, MI. Edward taught Industrial Arts at Marlette Community School for 13 yrs, he then established, owned and operated Huntoon Lumber. He was an active member of the Marlette First United Methodist Church, and was a past member of the Marlette School Board. He is survived by his wife Viviene, four daughters; Melanie Sletten of Virginia, Doris Huntoon of Marlette, Marilee (Paul) Atkins of Imlay City, Marilyn (Tom) Duke of Novi, one son; Ted (Sue) Huntoon of Marlette, one sister; Doris Kniffen of Escanaba,12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, George and a sister, Arlene Fluelling. Cremation was at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service was held at Marlette First United Methodist Church with Rev. Daniel Bowman officiating. Memorial suggestions are for grandchildren Jason and Emily Atkins, Youth for Christ missionaries, United Hospice of Marlette, or Marlette First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, (989)635-3658. www.marshfuneral.com |
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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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POLZIN, Edward James - Age 91, of Burton, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Genesys Hospice. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday, December 15, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint with Fr. Tim MacDonald officiating. Interment will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-6 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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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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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Frances I. Ruggles, age 91, of Holland, formerly of Caro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Holland Hospital, following a brief illness.  Frances was born November 8, 1917 in Almont, Michigan, the daughter of the late Floyd and Flora (Thompson) Reid, growing up in Kingston and graduating with the class of 1934 from Kingston High School. She was united in marriage with Kenneth Ruggles on  June 16, 1940 in Caro.  They both were very active members of the Caro United Methodist Church.  For over twenty-five years, Frances was Deputy Drain Commissioner in Tuscola County, retiring in 1982.  She and Ken continued to live in Caro until moving to Holland to be closer to their son in 1998.  Ken preceded Frances in death on April 14, 2000.     Frances is survived by a son, Reid Ruggles and his wife, Carol, of Hamilton;  grandchildren, Jason and Erika Ruggles of Hamilton, Jennifer and Bert Richards of Traverse City; great-grandchildren, Paige Ruggles, Thomas Richards, Ellie Richards and Kate Richards. Also surviving is a son, Wayne Ruggles of Brooksville, Florida; grandchildren, Robert, James and Joseph Ruggles, all living in Michigan; one sister-in-law, Mickey Reid of Stanton; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, Frances was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Clark Garra, Clayton Reid, and Genevieve Curtis.   Funeral services will be  at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 at  the Caro United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerome K. Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at the Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro.  The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.    Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Building Fund in Holland or the Caro United Methodist Church Tape Ministry Fund.  The Ransford Funeral Home of Caro assisted the family with these arrangements.  Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.ransfordfuneralhome.com.     |
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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 Novotny Jr., 90, of Bellaire, and formerly of Eastport and Charlevoix, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. |
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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Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with an evening prayer service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Rd. (west of Hoover) Warren. Instate Wednesday 11:30 a.m. until a Funeral Mass at 12 noon at St. Clement Church (Van Dyke, corner of Engleman) Center Line. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
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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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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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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. |
HARRISON WILLIAM N |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Wednesday (time pending) at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 20955 Bournemouth, Harper Woods. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapter, where Bill dedicated many years. |
HOVEY RICHARD M |
Monday 12-5 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. |
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Hazel Essenburg, 86, of Zeeland, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at North Street Christian Reformed Church, 20 E. Main Ave., Zeeland. Visiting is 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. 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. |
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Helene G. Woodwyk, age 79 of Holland died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Hospice of Holland. Helene was born in Zeeland, had worked for Park Davis as well as a waitress for several years at the Holland Country Club. She was a member of Hope Church. She is survived by her children Douglas and Karen Van Hekken, David and Lynn Van Hekken, Craig and Connie Van Hekken and Scott Woodyk and fiancé , Pennie Brown all of Holland; 11 Grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, William and Sally Gruppen of Zeeland as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 PM at Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Lifestory Funeral Home, 188 West 32nd St. with Pastor Toby Gruppen officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may greet the family Wed. 12:00 – 1:00 prior to the funeral. Memorial gifts may be given to Hospice of Holland. www.lifestorynet.com |
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Herbert W. Sackett, age 85, of Clinton died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at Saline Hospital. He was born March 21, 1923, in Clinton, the son of Milton B. and Ilah M. (Wisner) Sackett. On Jan. 2, 1943, Herbert married Dorothy Escott and she preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1995. Hebert was a lifelong resident of Clinton. He owned and operated Sackett & Son Welding near Clinton for many years. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge #145 in Onsted.  Herbert is survived by one son, Herbert Sackett of Clinton; two daughters, Donna (Richard) Faust of Clinton and Debra (Dennis) Tilton of Clinton; one brother, Milton (Dorothy) Sackett) of Saline; one sister, Juanita Parker of Tecumseh; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Herbert was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary and Geraldine, and a brother, Harold.  At Herb’s request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
Howard "Sonny" Baker, 67, of Alanson, died Dec. 12, 2008, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. |
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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. |
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Beloved wife of Herbert Isner. Dear mother of Alan (Debbie) Isner and Rhonda (Marc) Silver. Loving grandmother of Bryan (Nicole) Silver and Daniel Silver. SERVICES 2 PM TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEORIAL PARK. |
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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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HURLEY, Wis. -- Janet M. "Boogie" Moyer, 39, of 220 Silver St., Hurley, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 2008, in her home. |
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Jean M. Blum, age 81 years, of Onsted passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Toledo Hospital in Toledo. Jean was born on July 1, 1927, in Jackson, the daughter of Ivan and Linnie (Robinson) Southard. She graduated from Onsted High School in 1945. Jean married Donald E. Blum on March 15, 1948, in Onsted. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1997. Jean was a lifelong resident of Onsted. She was active in Whist Club, St. Michael’s Church and Bixby Volunteers. Jean enjoyed golf and knitting. She found special joy knitting hats for babies and cancer patients, making quilts and lap blankets for nursing homes. She was an expert seamstress. Surviving Jean are three daughters, Susan (Ron) Hess of Blissfield, Laurie (Ron) Curtis of Fowler and Donna (Calvin) Moyer of Onsted; eight grandchildren, Jason (Brandi) Hess of Tipton, Dereck (Nicole) Hess of Richland, Jessi (Joe) McCrumb of Portland, Chris Rockwell of San Deigo, Calif., Brandon Damon of Onsted, Paul Damon of Onsted, Erica (Scott) Beaton of Orlando, Fla., and Lauren Moyer of Orlando, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Brock, Mason, Kirsten, Emily and Jacob; and one brother, William (Margaret) Southard of Adrian. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Funeral Services for Jean will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at the Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted, with the Rev. Sandy Benes officiating. Private interment will follow at Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted. Memorials are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the American Heart Association. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.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. |
Dr. John James Arnold, 80, of Zanesville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008. John was born on April 13, 1928 in Patterson, NJ to the late George Christian and Clara Gross Arnold. John graduated from Rutgers University and Western Theological Seminary, and also attended Hope College and New Brunswick Seminary. During his last teaching sabbatical he was a Visiting Scholar at the Princeton Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Classis of Montgomery and has served the Reformed Churches in Owasco, New York, Rhinebeck, New York and Trinity Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He served as a Chaplain in the USNR, and was stationed with the Marine Corps. at Camp LeJeune, N.C. and Camp Gifu, Japan. In 1968 he opted for a role in specialized ministry, and began to teach philosophy at Ohio University, Zanesville. He had been prepared for an academic role by receiving an S.T.M. and PhD. Degree from the Hartford Seminary Foundation. During his time at Zanesville, he also received a J.D. degree from the Capital University School of Law. Upon his retirement from Ohio University, he was declared Emeritus Professor of Philosophy. He was currently serving as the Pastor of the Dresden Presbyterian and Adams Mills Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Rhea Van Heest Arnold of the Home; three sons, John Arnold Jr. of Zanesville, Mark (Joan) Arnold of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Rev. Philip Arnold of Alexander, Iowa; three daughters, Deborah (Franco) Iulianelli of Pataskala, Martha (Steve) Heather of Runnels, Iowa, and Mary (Paul) Cornish of Grand Rapids, Michigan; a brother, Dr. Harry Arnold of Kalamazoo, Michigan; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008 at The Snouffer Funeral Home, 1150 W. Military Rd., Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in The Snouffer Chapel with Dr. Herbert Hicks officiating. To send a note of condolence to the family visit www.snoufferfuneralhome.com and click obituaries; call (740) 450-8000. |
John Ladanyi, age 82, of Howard City, passed away December 14 at his residence. See Tuesday's paper for full obituary. Heckman Funeral Home Howard City (231) 937-4315 |
John Otto Marquardt, 76, of Bacliff, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, in Webster, Texas. |
Jon Ralph Hoppe, 47, of East Jordan, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Mount Morris. |
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Age 30, of Redford. Suddenly on Friday, December 12th, 2008. Beloved son of Sandra and Thomas Krause, loving brother to Alycia, uncle to Dylan and Gage. Grandparents Eleanor (deceased) and Ray Dzendzel, Maureen and William (deceased) Krause. Aunts and uncles, Kathy Johnson (David), William (Cindy), Tim (Lee Ann), Robert (Christine), Michael, John (Sherri) Krause, Judith Ann Telfer and Cheryl Lynn (John) Sprader. Matt has left many dear friends behind. Friends viewing Tuesday, December 16th following a private family viewing, at 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th, 2 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 5 Mile Road, Livonia, 734-525-9020, Thursday, December 18th, viewing at 10 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m., Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48377, 248-668-7000 The family requests memorial contributions in Matthew's name can be made to: Children With Hair Loss—, . And, The Joseph J. Laurencelle Memorial Foundation—www.jjlmf.com. Additional expressions of sympathy can also be shared at |
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Tuesday 2-8 p.m. with the Service at 8 p.m. at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 Mile). Share a memory at bcfh.com |
Laurence D. Parks died Dec. 11, 2008 at the age of 76., |
HAMMER, LaVonne M. - Age 68, of Fenton, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor. Services will be held 3PM Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. The family will receive friends from 1PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Humane Society of Livingston County or Fenton Adopt A Pet. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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. |
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Mrs. Don (Louise) Por, 87, of Holland, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E 16th St. www.notierverleelangeland.com   |
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. |
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M. William “Bill” Czmer, age 92, of Adrian, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at Bixby Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1916, in Ann Arbor to Harry and Mary (Kozar) Czmer. Bill graduated from Hudson High School in 1934, then continued his education at Cleary College. He was enlisted into the Army during World War II and was promoted to first lieutenant and served overseas. He married Evelyn Kauffman on June 5, 1948, in Adrian. She preceded him in death on June 19, 2002. Bill sold cars for 16 years at several area car dealerships. He then sold real estate for five years, before opening Century 21 Bill Czmer Realty. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; a member of the Lenawee County Board of Realtors since 1967; a member of the Michigan Board of Realtors and the National Board of Realtors; an honorary member of the Lenawee Country Club; a member of the Elks for more than 30 years; and a former member of the Optimist Club. He is survived by four sons and their wives, William M. and Rose Czmer of Adrian, Robert and Kimberly Czmer of Brooklyn, Thomas Czmer of Adrian, Richard and Debra Czmer of Clayton; a daughter, Mary Ann Czmer, and her husband, Dave Lovett, of Delta Junction, Alaska; a brother, Andrew Czmer and his wife, Noreen, of Manitou Beach; a sister, Dorothy Mikol of Westland; and seven grandchildren, Maple Ann Ruehs, David, Michelle, Tyler, Gabriella, Jonathan, and Jake Czmer; and two great-granddaughters, Shelby and Alicia Ruehs. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son, Stephen, and two sisters, Harriet and Nell. Bill had many interests in life including golf, bowling, fishing and most of all socializing with friends and family. He was a dedicated father and husband and a faithful Catholic. Bill resided in his own home with the help of his family, especially his daughter, Mary Ann, until death. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at 10 a.m. from St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where there will be a Vigil Prayer Service held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Monday from 9 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 St. Mary’s Food Pantry. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
MARGARET A. MILLER SANDUSKY Margaret A. Miller, age 82, of Sandusky, died Monday, December 01, 2008 at Decker, Michigan. She was born August 26, 1926 in Sandusky, Michigan. She is the daughter of the late George and Sadie (Sellars) Patten. She was a lifelong area resident and an active member of the Hope Lutheran Church, Juhl. She was a 1945 graduate of Sandusky High School. Margaret married Claude J. Miller on May 14, 1947 in Sandusky. She is survived by her husband Claude, two sons; Daniel & (Dorann) Miller andDale Miller both of Sandusky, son-in-law; Ron Case of New York, one brother; Albert Patten of California, two sisters; Mary Diepenbruck of Sandusky, June Wesch of Fenton, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Case, a brother Robert Patten, and sisters, Jean Brewer and Hazel Blank. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, with Rev. Bart Muller officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sandusky. Memorial suggestion to the Hope Lutheran Church, Juhl. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, |
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Age 60, of Orchard Lake, MI, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born March 10, 1948 in Detroit to Leonard and Blanche (Martin) Marvin. He owned and operated several businesses during his working career. Surviving are his wife Deborah (Spilker) Marvin, a daughter Pamela Marvin, a grandson Paul William Marvin, one sister Janet (Doug) Koncz, one brother Mark Marvin, and his father-in-law, Wilbert Spilker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington. The family will greet relatives and friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia Society. Condolences may be expressed online at |
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Czerewko, Maria Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Friday, December 12, 2008, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 84 years. Complete obituary and funeral arrangements will be published in Monday's edition of the Saginaw News. Arrangements by W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. www.casefuneralhome.com |
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Grace Marian Perlot, age 79, of Holland passed away at Freedom Village on December 12, 2008. She was born in Kalamazoo the daughter of Glenn O. and Grace E. Cook. She is survived by her husband Leo J. Perlot of Holland, her son and daughter-in-law Steven J. and Sharon M. Perlot of Waterford, Wisconsin and her brothers Jack Cook of Newberry, Michigan and Vane Cook of Casselberry, Florida. She graduated from Western Michigan University and taught French, Latin and history in Greenville, Berrien Springs and Charlotte, Michigan.  She was a librarian in Kalamazoo, Wichita Falls, Texas and Lansing, Michigan and a Staff Genealogist for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. She was active in genealogical research for herself and family as well as professionally. She held membership in many lineage Societies — Mayflower Society, Charlemagne Society, Descendants of Colonial Governors, Descendants of Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company (National President), Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR- State Librarian, Secretary, District Director), Daughters of Founders and Patriots, Descendants of Loyalists and Patriots, Daughters of Indian Wars. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Downtown Chapel, www.lifestorynet.com. |
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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. |
Fleischmann, Maxine (Greko) Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at her home at the age of 86 years. A complete obituary will be published in Monday's edition of the Saginaw News by W. L. Case & Co., 4480 Mackinaw Rd . www.casefuneralhome.com |
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Age 100. December 13, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Louise (Robert) McGowan, Edna Jean White, Joann (Victor) Bals, and the late Douglas. Dearest grandfather of 13, and great-grandfather of 32 and great-great-grandfather of 15. Family will receive friends Tuesday 3-8 at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. Funeral Services will be Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at |
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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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Mitchell L. Dinius, age 66, of Brooklyn passed away unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. Mitch was born Feb. 25, 1942, the son of Lloyd and Marjorie (Mattis) Dinius. He was a graduate of Tecumseh High School. Mitch served his country in the Air Force. On Sept. 9, 1999, Mitch married Peggy (McLoughlin) Wood. Mitch worked for Ford Motor Company in Saline for 32 years, retiring in 2001. He loved riding his Harley and enjoyed shooting pool with friends in the Valley Pool Association. In addition to his wife, Peggy, Mitch is survived by his daughter, Cindi (Dan) Thompson of Clayton; son, Carl Dinius of Georgia; stepson, Brion (Brandy) Wood of London, Ohio; stepdaughter, Paula Wood of Grand Rapids, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Dustin, Dylan, Jeffrey, Jacob, Justin, Brittany and Andre, and one great granddaughter, Bre’lynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Paul and Gary, and a sister in infancy. The funeral service for Mitch will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Wagley Funeral Home. Friends may visit his family on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Mitch may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
NIELIPINSKI JOSEPH |
December 13, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Wanda. Dearest father of Marilyn Falcon, Michael (Lora) Niel and John (Nami) Nielipinski. Loving grandfather of Christopher Falcon, Cassandra Kuehnel and Christopher Kuehnel. Great-grandfather of Serena, Satori and Jarek. Family will receive friends Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren (3 blocks East of Beech Daly), Dearborn Heights. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Linus Church, (25500 Hass, Dearborn Hts.). Family suggest memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. |
NOWINSKI MARVIN J |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Prayer Service 7 p.m. In state Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church 19851 Anita, Harper Woods. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. |
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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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Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with evening Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Thursday, in state 9 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (btw 17 and 18 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com, 1 guest book message |
PRETKO BETTY A |
Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 4-9 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd. (313) 291-1800. Interment at Our Lady Hope Cemetery. Obituary/Guestbook at |
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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,  and later years in Toledo and Adrian. She was a lifetime member of the Adrian First Baptist Church. She graduated from Chesterfield High School, Ohio, in 1938, after which she moved to Toledo and first worked in the Lucas County Library. This calmed down her cheerleading, athletic voice and began her avid reading experience, which continued throughout her life. She married Albert Clinton Johnston on Aug. 9, 1941, and they have two sons, Ralph Edwin (Darleen) of Eugene, Ore., and Neil Clinton Johnston of Adrian. She has three grandchildren, Seth, Sarah and Mark Johnston, and several great grandchildren, including “borrowed” ones from the Corbett and Matthew Day family. She has many borrowed daughters, including Denise Day, who has cared for her through thick and thin, and many more who know who they are and what they meant to her. During World War II she worked as Assistant Production Manager for Acklin Stamping (later purchased by Tecumseh Products), which made parts for WWII tanks. After the War she moved back to Michigan and joined the Lenawee County Clerk’s Office in May 1955, retiring as Lenawee County Clerk on Dec. 31, 1985. During her tenure she published the State of Michigan County Clerk Magazine and served on many state committees. She was especially pleased with the contest she ran that resulted in our present Lenawee County flag. This procedure was copied by many more of the state’s counties. She was an avid golfer, bridge player and volunteer — her favorites being Daybreak Adult Day Services and playing for sing-a-longs at the various senior centers. She was an active member of the Lenawee Council on Aging, serving as chair several years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994; her parents; sisters, D. Marie Kahle and E. Joan Waldfogel; and a son, John Mark in infancy. 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, Mich. 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.   |
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Age 90, December 13, 2008. Born January 8, 1918 in Jasper, Indiana. Beloved wife of the late Laverne. Loving mother of Diana Frantz and James (Denise) Rein. Loving grandmother of William Wray, Eric (Kim) Frantz, Marcelle (Tim) Rice, Lynnette (Michael) Short, Randall (Sheila) Frantz, Dayna Rein, Kevin Rein and the late Steven Wray. Proud great-grandmother of 14 and great-great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Pauline Eichmiller, Melba Baker, Anna Mae Hautsch, Ralph (Lillian) Breitwieser, Aleda (David) Tucker, Elta (Ray) Borman and the late Robert Lee (Lavalla) Breitwieser. Vera was a member of the Lutheran Deaf Association and a faithful servant at Our Savior Deaf Lutheran Church in Detroit. Her warmth and generosity will be dearly missed by all her family. Vistiation Monday 3-9 p.m. Funreal Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at |
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Mrs. Rice was a past president of the Temple Beth El Sisterhood, a past president of the Women's Division of Allied Campaign, a past president of the Women's Committee of Brandeis and served as a vice president and board member of Children's Center of Wayne County for many years. A life member of the National Council of Jewish Women and a twenty year board member of the Jewish Center, she was given the volunteer of the week award by the Detroit Free Press and News. Mrs. Rice was also a retired buyer at Himelhoch Department Store. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Rice. Dear mother of Susan Rice, Stuart J. (Laura) Rice and Stephen (Ellen) Rice. Devoted grandmother of David N. (Noreen Bucknum) Rice, Adam Rice and Michael (Tracey) Stein. Proud great-grandmother of Gracen and Jackson Stein. Cherished sister of Rosalind (the late David) Borin and the late Marvin (Gloria) Kahn. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. PRIVATE FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICES WERE HELD. MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2008 AT 3 P.M. AT THE BIRMINGHAM TEMPLE, 28611 W. 12 MILE ROAD, FARMINGTON HILLS. THE FAMILY WILL THEN GATHER FOLLOWING THE MEMORIAL SERVICE. ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. www.irakaufman.com |
ROBERT ELWYN EAGLE JR. SANDUSKY Robert Elwyn Eagle Jr., age 59, of Sandusky, died Monday, December 1, 2008 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was born September 12, 1949 in Sandusky, Michigan the son of the late Robert and Harriet (McAulay) Eagle Sr.. He was a lifelong area resident, a 1967 graduate of Sandusky High School. Robert married Darlene Hamblin on October 23, 1971 in Croswell. He worked at Cole Carbide in Sandusky for 16 years, then at Imlay City Plastics for 20 years. Robert was a member of the Custer Masonic Lodge, Sandusky. He loved to work on his classic car a 1972 Dodge Charger. He is survived by his wife Darlene, daughter; Karen Eagle of Colorado, brother; David (Mary) Eagle of Jeddo, aunt; Annette (Donald Swayze of Arizona, niece and nephews; Alyssa, Jason, and Daniel. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky with Rev. John R. Allan officiating. Burial was in Moore Township Cemetery in Snover. Memorial suggestions to the Sandusky District Library or St. Johns Episcopal Church, Sandusky. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, (810) 648-2244. www.marshfuneral.com. |
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ROBERT M. JELENIC NEW HAVEN Robert M. Jelenic, age 58, former chairman and chief executive officer of Journal Register Company, the publisher of the New Haven Register, died Wednesday night in Pennsylvania after a long bout with cancer. Jelenic, 58, was the architect and driving force behind JRC before stepping down in November 2007 after 20 years with the Yardley, Pa.-based corporation. My 32 years in the newspaper industry have been extremely gratifying and rewarding, Jelenic said at the time of his resignation. He is survived by his wife, Joy, of New Hope, Pa.; parents, Tom and Dana Jelenic, and sister, Marianne Jelenic, all of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; son, Lee Jelenic, his wife, Bethany, and their son, Chase, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; and daughter, Laine Nakfoor, and her husband, Jeremiah, of Los Angeles. Jelenic s three-plus decades of newspaper experience included 12 years with the Toronto Sun Publishing Group. Jelenic, an all-around good athlete known for his vivid personality, grew up in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, and graduated from Laurentian University in Sudbury with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree. Jelenic starred as a quarterback for the Laurentian University football team in 1968 and 1969, and played semi-pro football for the Sudbury Spartans in 1970 and 1971. The Journal Register Company was established in 1990, taking on newspapers from Ralph Ingersoll II s empire. During the 1980s, Ingersoll had assembled a family of newspapers through his company, Ingersoll Publications Co. One of Ingersoll s last acquisitions was the Register, which has been published since 1755. It is JRC s flagship newspaper. In July 1990, investment firm E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co., which was Ingersoll s partner and financier, bought him out of the U.S. newspaper market, with Ingersoll gaining ownership of Warburg, Pincus s European newspaper properties. Jelenic, who was president of the U.S. newspaper companies at Ingersoll Publications, became CEO of the newly incorporated Journal Register Company. After JRC went public in 1997, Warburg, Pincus remained a majority shareholder with a 72 percent ownership interest. When the JRC was formed in 1990, it already owned newspapers in Philadelphia, Ohio, St. Louis, central New England, and the Capital-Saratoga region of New York, in addition to the Register. For the next decade, JRC would acquire more publications in those regions as part of its geographic clustering strategy, through which the company hoped to enjoy operating synergies. Under Jelenic s stewardship, Journal Register Company grew from a newspaper publisher to a multimedia corporation that reaches 472,000 subscribers with its daily circulation. It owns 22 daily newspapers, including the Register, Connecticut s second-largest daily and Sunday newspaper, and The Oakland Press, the third-largest daily in metro Detroit. With 300 non-daily publications owned by the company, over 5.3 million people get their news and sports from JRC. The company s publications are located in six strategically clustered geographic areas: Greater Philadelphia, Michigan, Connecticut, Greater Cleveland, and in New York State s Capital-Saratoga and Mid-Hudson regions. Furthermore, multimedia avenues allow the news to be delivered through more than 230 newspaper and specialty Web sites. JRC also manages a number of niche market publications and three commercial printing operations. A viewing will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home in Richboro, Pa. Services will be held Tuesday morning beginning with a viewing at 10 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. at St. John s Methodist Church in Ivyland, Pa. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to: In memory of Robert M. Jelenic, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, Pa 19111-2497. Arrangements made by Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro, PA. |
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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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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. |
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Ruth Ann Spycher, age 64, of Adrian, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Ruth was born Sept. 25, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Clifford and Ruth (Corrigan) Riley. On Feb. 20, 1976, she married James Spycher. James, her husband of over 32 years, survives. Ruth worked for Standard Register for many years, retiring in 2005.  She loved to go fishing and camping with family and friends. Earlier this year Ruth enjoyed a trip to Bobs Lake in Canada. Ruth was also known as an excellent cook. In addition to her husband, Jim, Ruth is survived by four sons, Gary (Andi) Sergent of Marydel, Del.; Bryan Sergent of Holton; Jeffery (Tammy) Sergent of Rockford, and Terry (Heather) Sergent of Fremont; three daughters, Amy Jo Sergent of Summersville, Mo., Chantelle Dykman of Fremont, and Michelle (Brandon) Creger of Tipton; 28 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Phyllis Rigdon of Adrian and Donna (Nick) Tomlinson of Clio; a brother, Clifford Riley of Grand Blanc; stepfather, Mahlon Havens of Texas; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister-in-law, Carol Riley, and brother-in-law, Truman Rigdon. Special thanks to Kelly from U of M Homecare and Ruth’s caregivers from Hospice of Lenawee, Doreen, Marilyn, Gretchen, Phyllis and Nancy, for always going above and beyond. The funeral service for Ruth will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Tom McMichael officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Friends may visit the family on Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home. |
PHILLIPS, Ruth A. Kathleen, GA Passed away in Warner Robins, GA. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., on Friday, December 19, 2008, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. A full obituary will follow later this week. www.langlands.com 343-1508 |
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Tuesday 3-8 p.m. and Funeral Service Wednesday 1 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (between Ford and Cherry Hill). To share memories, please visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com. |
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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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SIKORSKI MARY T |
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12½ Mile). Please share memories at www.temrowski.com. |
SOLTIS MIKE |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Interment Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com |
SUTPHIN ROSE M |
5-9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials suggested to Hospices of Henry Ford. |
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begins at church 10 a.m. Memorial tributes to church or the American Diabetes Assoc., 30200 Telegraph, Suite 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
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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Stanley E. Reeves “The Candy Man”, age 86, of Douglas died on Sunday December 14, 2008 in Harbors Health Facility in Douglas. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He is survived by numerous friends in the Saugatuck and Douglas area. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3-5pm at the Saugatuck Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 520 Lake Street in Saugatuck. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am at the Dykstra Funeral Homes, Saugatuck Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the Saugatuck Education Foundation. www.lifestorynet.com |
NORMAN-RHANOR - Susan D. (Norman) Rhanor, age 63, of Gowen, passed away Saturday morning in Greenville. The daughter of Raymond and Flora "Dolly" (Johnson) Sherman, she was born on October 30, 1945 in Lakeview and was a graduate of Lakeview High School. For 28 years Susan worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting. On June 15, 1983 she married Larry E. Rhanor, who survives along with three children; ten grandchildren; and nine brothers and sisters. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. To read the complete obituary, sign Susie's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.christiansen-fh.com Brown-Teman Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center 1-877-838-6424 |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Sylvia B. Suomi, 97, of Ironwood, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2008, in Hurley. |
TURANSKY MARY |
Monday 2-9 p.m. (with 6:30 p.m. Rosary) at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc., 3801 18 Mile Rd. (at NW corner of Ryan). In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Rd. (just N. of 18 Mile) for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet. |
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will take place Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.Funeral services will beheld at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the funeral home.A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Record-Eagle. |
VIRGINIA A. O'MARA PORT SANILAC Virginia A. O'Mara, age 82, a resident of Port Sanilac formerly of Southfield passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was born on October 4, 1926 in Mt. Clemens a daughter of the late Edward A. and Theresa (Kennedy) O'Mara. Virginia was a private secretary for Detroit Edison in Detroit for 40 years. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Beatrice Catholic Church in Southfield and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Sanilac. Virginia served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector at both parishes. She also belonged to the Icon Dei Guild. Virginia was a loving Aunt to approximately 80 nieces and nephew. Surviving are her beloved sisters Patricia and Kathleen O'Mara of Port Sanilac and her brother Dan O'Mara of Carsonville. Many loving nieces and nephews and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Theresa Maher and Jo Ann Teel and a sister-in-law Patricia O'Mara. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Sanilac with Fr. Paul Bala officiating. Internment was in the Old St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Virginia may be made to the Capuchin Community Center Soup Kitchen. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Croswell, MI 48422 (810) 679-9800. |
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Vincent J. Zaborowski, 38, passed away suddenly Dec. 3, 2008 at his home in Howard City. |
WADE H. LAWRENCE APPLEGATE Wade H. Lawrence, age 83, of Applegate, died on Friday, November 28, 2008. Wade was born on October 11, 1925 in Redford. He was the son of Wade Hampton Lawrence, Sr. and Maude Helen Lawrence. He grew up in Imlay City and attended Imlay City High School. He lived in Imlay City for 19 years until 1965 when he moved to Lathrup Village and then Applegate in 1973. He married Amelia Ruth Maki on April 26, 1946 in Imlay City. Wade was an electrical and plumbing contractor in Imlay City for many years before moving to the Detroit Area where he retired from the IBEW Local #58. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II in the Pacific and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a long time member of the Applegate United Methodist Church. Wade is survived by his beloved wife, Millie (Maki) Lawrence of Applegate; sons, Rev. Wade "Bill'' (Ann) Lawrence of Pittsburgh, PA and Lee (Diane) Lawrence of Sequim, WA.; daughter, Sally (Maynard) Engel of New YorkCity; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Ann King of Burridge, IL.; and several nieces and nephews. The Lawrence family would like to acknowledge the loyal friendship of Harold and Dorothy Schonfeld of Imlay City and Glenn and Patty Olds of Applegate. He was preceded in death by his father, Wade H. Lawrence, Sr.; his mother, Maude (Lawrence) Grettenberger; his stepfather, R.A. Grettenberger; an infant son, Craig; and brother-in-law, Richard King. Funeral services were held at the Muir Bros. Funeral Home in Imlay City. Pastor Wade (Bill) Lawrence of Christ Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA officiated. Burial was at Imlay Township Cemetery with military burial service by members of the Imlay City VFW Post and the United States Marine Corp. Color Guard. Memorial donations to the Applegate United Methodist Church, 4792 Church Road, Applegate, MI 48401. Arrangements made by Muir Bros. Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI 48444. (810) 724-8285 |
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Monday 2-9 p.m. with an evening Rosary Service at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 Mile). Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Share a memory at bcfh.com |
WALDECK JENNIFER |
Tuesday, 2-9 p.m. at the Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (between Sheldon and Beck Rds.) In state Wednesday, 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Funeral Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (at Gotfredson). Memorial contributions may be made to either Cooke School or Angels' Place. To share memories, please visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com |
WALLIO NANCY M |
at the O'Brien/ Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 12 noon. Donations made in Nancy's name to School Sisters of Notre Dame, 13105 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, WI 53122-2291. On line sympathy messages can be made to www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com. |
WEITZMAN MICHAEL G |
Loving father of Geoffrey (Michele) Weitzman and Lisa Weitzman. Dear brother of Cary (Rebecca) Weitzman. Loving grandfather of Ethan and Evan Weitzman. Services were held Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. (248) 543-1622. |
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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 “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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