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Jo ANN (NEE WUNDERLICH) Age 44, of Taylor, passed away on January 4, 2009, after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Loving daughter of Charles and the late Jacqueline Wunderlich. Beloved sister of Kurt Wunderlich, Chris (Maggie) Wunderlich, Jill (Beat) Kahli, Rick (Christine) Wunderlich and Lisa (Matt) Serdynski. Proud aunt of Jacqueline, Stefan and Ian Wunderlich, Daniel Kahli and Lucas Wunderlich. Also survived by her dog, Chewy, and by many loving friends whose lives she has touched. Friends may visit Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth, Thursday, January 8, from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Michigan Chapter, 1421 E. 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071, or to the charity of your choice. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Share memories at |
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Mrs. Harold (Alice) Hopkins, age 87, died Saturday, January 3, 2009, in Sarasota, Fla. She is survived by her sisters- and brothers-in-law, Jo Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hopkins, Kathleen Hopkins,  of Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hopkins of Zeeland; nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. |
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Arden “Speed” Smith, age 90, of Salem Twp., passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wilma; children, Kay (Henry) Klamer, Karen (Gregg) Gerkin, Nancy (Richard) Hayes and Roger Arden Smith; grandchildren, Sarah (Kirk) Harrier, Aaron Klamer, Shawn Gerkin, Shannon (Todd) Thornbury, Nathaniel Smith, Eric Smith, Sonya Martin; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Warren Smith, Annabelle (Louis) Harnish, Dene (Colleen) Smith; also many brothers and sisters-in-law.   Arden was an Army veteran serving in World War II, fighting in the 69th Division in the Pacific Theatre.  Dad loved to tell lifetime stories. He worked for many years and retired from Kelvinator.  Funeral and committal services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Burnips United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Fritz officiating.  Interment in Burnips (Salem Twp.) Cemetery.  The family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday at the funeral home from 4-7 pm.  Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Dorr Chapel,  616-681-2520.   |
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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BOZARTH VENA |
Age 87, January 4, 2009. Cherished wife of Frank for 64 years. Dearest mother of Sharyn, Linda (David) and Brett (Jamie). Proud Grandmother of Ashley, David, Maxwell and Matthew. Sister-in-law to Bill and Muriel. Also survived by many close friends. Memorial to be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels. |
BYRD ALVESTER |
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CRAMER, Betty Jane -- Age 88, of Fenton, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at Fenton Extended Care. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be 1-3 and 5-8 PM Wednesday. A memorial service under the auspices of O.E.S. Chapter 175 will be held 7:30 PM Wednesday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Tributes and condolences may be shared at the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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Betty J. Lammon, 81, of 770N - 075E, LaGrange, Ind., passed away, Dec. 14, 2008, at Life Care Center of LaGrange surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of Russell K. and Martha P. (Noel) Field, and moved to LaGrange in the early 1990s. On Oct. 19, 1968, she married Clifford S. Lammon in Toledo. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1981. Betty had worked as a secretary  in the automotive field in Toledo for many years. At one time she was also a stock car driver for the company where she worked. She was a former member of the American Legion Post #512 Ladies Auxiliary in Toledo, and she was a former member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis, Mich. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother she also loved crocheting, gardening and bingo. Surviving are: two daughters, Susan and Jim Koehler of Shipshewana and Nancy Russell and Harry Pellegrene of Sturgis; two sons, Thomas and Judy Allred and Gary and Tammy Allred, both of Toledo; a sister, Eileen Otting of Massachusetts; two brothers, Russell and Ann Field and Bob Otting, both of Toledo; five grandchildren, Julie and Phillip Holderman of Lake City, Fla., Scott Jones of Kokomo, Ind., Lisa Allred, Crystal Pringle and Gary Allred II, all of Toledo; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and several brothers and sisters. |
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CHAO PEN-CHI |
Age 87, December 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Rachel. Dear father of Yi-Chia (Ron) Schmaeman, Jerry (Kathy) Chao and Dave (Annette) Chao. Grandfather of 12. Funeral from First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, Saturday 11a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30a.m. Obituary and condolences at |
CLARK LAURA MAI |
begins at church 10a.m. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial tributes to Youth for Christ Detroit, P.O. Box 40801, Detroit, MI 48240 A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
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Carolyn K. Nealy, 89 of Coldwater died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. Arrangements are pending at the Gillespie Funeral Home, Coldwater. Visit www.gillespiefh.com to leave a message or condolences to the family. |
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Catherine Louise Fletcher, age 98, of Adrian died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Lynwood Manor. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Douglas Leith officiating. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Lynwood Manor. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Cecilia M. Fohrman (nee LaTocha), 94, of Libertyville, Ill., died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at her home. |
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Chester E. Johnson, 52, of Holland, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland.  A memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Chapel of Faith, 994 Paw Paw Drive in Holland. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. www.lakeshorememorial.com   |
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Clifford M. Mincheff, 76, of Chesapeake, and a former resident of Anvil Location in Bessemer, Mich., passed away at the BMC Admiral Joel T. Boone Naval Hospital in Norfolk on Jan. 3, 2009. |
Clyde Adkins, age 75, of Gibraltar passed away at Oakwood Hospital Southshore Trenton January 3, 2009.Clyde was born October 10, 1933 in Pineville, W.VA. to Jasper and Laura Bell (Pendry) Adkins. |
DIETRICH ELVA |
"JO" 91, formerly of Orchard Lake, Michigan died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman. A service was held Monday, January 5, 2009 at the First Congregational Church, St. Joseph. Friends wishing to send a condolence may do so at the guestbook at, She is survived by her daughter Susan (Steve) Dietrich-Reed, two grandsons, Jonathan and Alexander ,all of St. Joseph. |
DIMITRY LOUIS |
Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Road (at Seven Mile) Northville. Trisagion Service Thursday 7 p.m. Services Friday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Orthodox Church, 29150 W. Ten Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the church would be appreciated. |
DONAHUE DONNA |
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David Mann, age 44, of  Constantine, Mich., passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born in Three Rivers on July 10, 1964, a son of Kenneth and Gloria (Horn) Mann. David graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1982 and attended Southwestern Community College. On June 21, 2002, he married Peggy Hawley in Centreville. David was employed as a Design Engineer at B & N Industries in Elkhart, Ind. His hobbies included sailing, motorcycles, cars, fishing, hunting, and playing the drums. Surviving are his father Kenneth Mann, Mottville; his wife, Peggy Mann, Constantine; sons, Ben Mann, Joshua Mann and Colin Hawley; daughter, Shea Hawley; sister, Melanie Mann, Sturgis; brother, Randy (Cindy) Mann, White Pigeon; and nephew Branden (Sarah) Mann. He was preceded in death by his mother. Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eley Funeral Home in Constantine where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Intermen t will be at Mottville Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. On line messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.   |
David Meiden, age 68, of Toledo, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Toledo Hospital. |
David Peter Mieden was born on November 3, 1940 in Monroe, Michigan. He was the son of the late Bernard Joseph and Eleanore N. (Brisbois) Mieden. David attended St. John Catholic School in Monroe and then attended Monroe Catholic Central. |
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Donald L. Booher, 77, of North Adams, Mich. passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. He was born Dec. 23, 1931, in Hudson, Mich., the son of George and Lucile (Laubaugh) Booher. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one sister, Luella (Don) Ladd of Jerome and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Booher was a life-long resident of North Adams and he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Michigan Highway Department – Lenawee County Division after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Jackson Outdoor Club and a lifetime member of the NRA. He was also an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Donald L. Booher will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in North Adams at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Paul Pickell officiating. Interment will take place in the Pease Cemetery in North Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in North Adams. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of their choice. |
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LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. -- Donald L. Carlson, 88, a resident of Lake Gogebic, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 29, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. |
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Donald Moore of Girard died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Fla. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
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Doris Miller Kosier, 89, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan, Ohio. She was born July 16, 1919, in Pulaski, Ohio. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pioneer Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Michael Dunson and Wayne Sweeley officiating. Burial will be in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home, Pioneer. |
Dorothy Christine Matthias, 81 yrs, of Deerfield, died Saturday evening while under the care of |
Early Tuesday morning, Jan. 6, 2009, Dorothy R. Krumri of Alanson passed away at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital at the age of 90. |
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Edwin R. “Bob” McKnight, Jr., 80, of Pittsford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 at Kison’s Country Care Home in Hudson. Bob was born on Aug. 9, 1928, in Belleville, Mich., the son of Edwin R. and Mildred (Gilbert) McKnight, Sr.  He graduated from Pittsford High School in 1946.  He farmed while taking classes at Hillsdale College where he earned his B.S. in 1963. He later received his Master’s in Education at Eastern Michigan University.  He taught the sixth grade for the Reading school system until his retirement in 1990.  Bob married Maridell Gorringe on March 31,1984, in Owosso.  She survives.  Together they opened Needles and Threads in 1989.  Bob loved quilting as he has quilted more than 2,000 quilts.  He also enjoyed talking and visiting as Bob never met a stranger. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hudson and the Michigan Educational Association. Surving besides his wife, Maridell are his children, Marlene Ann (Rick) Walker of Edmore, Donald Graham (Emma) McKnight of Henderson, Sarah Patrice McKnight of Hillsdale, Jennifer Lee (Bill) Bavin of Montrose, Colo., Robert V. (Catherine) McKnight of Pittsford, Scott Edwin (Marie) McKnight of Pinckney, step-children, Jennifer (Brent) Bassett of Royal Oak and Mark Cuff of Reading, nine grandchildren, Shaun, Ryan and Cody Walker, Jonathan, Stephanie, Joshua (Kayla), Melissa, Aaron, and Paul McKnight, one great grandson, Andrew Robert McKnight and three step-grandchildren, Jedidiah, Jade and Chance Cuff.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter in infancy. Cremation has taken place.  Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Hudson with Pastor Ray Wightman officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to time of service.  Memorials are suggested to the church or Great Lakes Hospice of Jackson.  Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson.  View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com |
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Elaine S. Schryer Hess, age 87, of Ann Arbor and formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Glacier Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ann Arbor. She was born May 3, 1921 in Detroit to Loren and Lucy (Quiggle) Jackson. Elaine was a 1939 graduate of Denby High School in Detroit. She was a resident of the Detroit area until moving to Hillsdale in 1954. In 1966 she moved to Phoenix, Ariz. and moved back to Ann Arbor in May of 2005. She was a member of the Hillsdale First Presbyterian Church, a Sunday school teacher for a number of years. She was an elder of the church from 1963-1964 and a member of the Standing Education Committee at the church. Mrs. Hess was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was married Jan.18, 1941 to Francis Schryer and he preceded her in death June 18, 1961. Elaine married Jack Hess Dec. 21, 1967 and he survives. Also surviving are daughter, Diane Fichter of Ann Arbor; sons, Norman (Janice) Schryer of New Jersey and Thomas (Charlotte) Schryer of Willoughby Hills, Ohio; stepsons, Greg Hess of Miami, Fla. and Steve (Linda) Hess of Toledo, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband and two brothers, Stanley and Duane Jackson. Funeral services for Elaine Schryer Hess will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale with the Rev. Dudley Elvery officiating. Interment will take place 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Cadillac Memorial Gardens-East in Clinton Township. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church or the Mitchell Public Library. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Elberta M. Kolassa, age 92, of Bronson, died late Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, in Marshall. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m.  Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church in Bronson. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will recited at 7 p.m. Monday  Memorial Donations are suggested to St. Mary Catholic Church.   |
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EWEN, Mich. -- Eli Sironen, 87, of Ewen, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Aspirus Lillian Kerr Health Care Center in Phelps, Wis. |
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Elsie M. Snyder of DeLand, Fla.,  passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Florida Hospital in Deland.  Mrs. Snyder, a homemaker, was born in Jackson Heights, New York.  She lived for many years in Centerport, Long Island and Sturgis,Mich., before retiring with her husband to DeLand, Fla.  Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William F. Snyder and her son, Scott.  Survivors include one brother, Ernest Martin (Betty) of Boynton Beach, Fla.; four sons, John (Nancy) of Dayton, Ohio and Bob of Dayton, Ohio, William (Dee) of Deland Fla. and Michael (Jennifer) of Sturgis Mich.; six grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Jonathan, Dianna, Alison, and Katie; step grandchildren, James and Julie, of Deland Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Emma, Ellie, Eva and Peyton; step great-grandchildren Gabriell and Ayden; brother-in-law, George and sister-in-law Prissilla Cassidy (dear friends), of Long Island, New York; nephew and niece George and Susan Gilhooley of Deland Fla. and their three children Allison, Andrew and Kevin; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.  Mrs. Snyder resided at Woodland Towers in DeLand where she volunteered at the Country Store and was a member of the Residence Committee. Mrs. Snyder enjoyed her many friends and activities, especially playing cards and bingo.  A special memorial will be conducted at Woodland Towers on Sunday Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand, Fla., which is in charge of arrangements. |
FACCA EDO |
Wednesday, January 7 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary service at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Home, 3801 18 Mile Rd. (NW corner of Ryan). Mass of the Resurrection Thursday 10:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Mr. Facca will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Capuchins Soup Kitchen or Missionaries of Charity. |
FOYDEL JOHN FRANK |
January 6, 2009, 86 years. Beloved husband of Angela. Father of nine children with eight surviving. Survived by 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Brother of Elizabeth Stenglein. The family will receive visitors Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe and Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Angela Church until Mass at 11 a.m. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to the Parkinson Foundation or De La Salle High School appreciated. John was a 1940 graduate of De La Salle High School. He worked as a Detroit Fire Fighter but spent most of his work life as a Barber. He has been married to Angela Van Peteghem for 66 years. John was a master do-it-yourselfer who loved woodworking, gardening, fishing, singing and putzing. His sense of humor was always welcome. |
Frank J. Pieper, Jr. |
Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
Frederick J. Dandron of Lake, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. |
GALAZEN DARYL LEE A |
resident of Milford, passed away at home in the care of his family on January 5, 2009. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janeen, and loving daughter, Jessie; his mother, Margaret L. Galazen of Inkster; a sister, Cheryl A. Kamen and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter J. Galazen. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce Rd., Milford, on Thursday, January 8, at 11 a.m., with The Rev. Fr. Ron Anderson officiating. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Wednesday 4-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made in his name to the Charach Cancer Treatment Center, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Commerce Twp. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit |
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Garry L. Britton, 73, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 1, 2009, at his home in Hillsdale.  He was born Jan. 5, 1935 in Ransom Township to Hugh and Bessie (Williams) Britton.  He was raised on the corner  of Burt Road and M-99 at Brittons Gray Gables. From his first marriage to Joyce Lyon Wilson he has two daughters, Linda (Rob) Cronkhite, Buckeye, Ariz., and Connie (Dennis) McDowell, Osseo,; three sons, Garry E. (Charlott) Britton, Camden ,John Britton and James (Sheila) Britton, Osseo. On Sept. 20, 1975 he married Patricia (Lown) Southwell and from this marriage he was blessed with six step-children, Rickey (Eve) Southwell, Kokomo, Ind., Kenneth (Angele) Southwell, Elmendorf, Texas, Gary Lee (Sheila) Southwell, LaGrange, Ind., Victoria Landis, Orland, Ind. and Joy Garr, Hillsdale.  Joy was his right hand person during his illness.  He considered her and all his step-children as his.  He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and two step-great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Leland and a step-son Christopher Southwell. Garry retired from Metalloy Foundry after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Fayette Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed camping and spent six years as a seasonal camper at Tri-Lake Trails Campground in Marshall. He had a woodshop at home until his health no longer allowed it. Funeral services for Garry Britton will be  11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5 at the Fayette Street Church of Christ with Darwin Fretenborough,minister officiating.  Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery in Jefferson Township.   The family will receive friends for visitation Sunday from 2-6 p.m., at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home, 40 S. Manning St., Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes or American Heart Association.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
BURRELL, Gary Lane II - Age 54, of Fenton, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 in Inverness, FL. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, January 9, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, with Fr. Francis Williams officiating. Burial immediately following at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Gary L. Burrell II Memorial Fund. Gary was born June 13, 1954, the son of Gary Lane I and Gwen (Williams) Burrell. He married Barbara J. Sheldon September 2, 1977 in Flint. He had resided in Fenton since 1972, coming from Flint. Gary had been employed by CSI as a heavy equipment operator. Surviving are: wife, Barbara; 2 children, Steven Burrell of California and Stephanie Burrell and fiances Nathan Butte of Williamsburg, MI; 2 grandsons, Hunter and Eastin Butte; parents, Gary and Gwen Burrell of Inverness, FL; brother, Greg Lee Burrell of Inverness, FL; mother-in-law, Ann and husband Ken McKay of Lansing; brother-in-law, Robert Sheldon of Virginia; sister-in-law, Ann Bearup of Mt. Morris; several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Sheldon, Sr.; brother-in-law, James Sheldon, Jr. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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George Hunt, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Hope Hospice. George retired from Essex Wire and was a member of the Hillsdale Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia and son, Ron. Private funeral services have been held. |
Gerald Hillery Soncrant, 83 of Monroe died at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Lutheran Home where he had been for the last 2 months.Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. |
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Geraldine “Gerry” Harris, age 87, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Lynwood Manor. She was born May 21, 1921, in Adrian, to Walter and Agnes (Bussing) Lerch. On June 22, 1940, she married David G. Harris.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1990. Geraldine was employed with Elias Brothers Restaurant for many years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Palmyra Stitch and Chatter club. Her survivors include three sons, Patrick D. Harris and his wife,  Joanne, Paul W. Harris and his wife, Cheryl, and Philip J. Harris and his wife, Ann, all of Adrian; two daughters, Penelope A. Herriman and her husband, Gaylord, of Jasper, and Pamela M. Marlatt and her husband, Robert, of Adrian; 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. The funeral liturgy for Geraldine will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Schramm presiding. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.    with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to donor’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home. |
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Gladys C. Stanfill, age 88, of Coldwater, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gillespie Funeral Home in Coldwater and will be announced when they become available. |
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Gladys Kuiper, age 79, of Holland, went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, January 5, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Gladys was a member of Christ Memorial Church and the XYZ Group.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James Jr. and Henrietta Overbeek of East Saugatuck.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George; and children, Connie and Dale Van Dyk of Kalamazoo, Dave and Barb Kuiper of Hamilton; four grandchildren, Doug and Christine Van Dyk, Katie and Andy Van Beck, Jodi Kuiper,    Jeff Kuiper; six great-grandchildren, Isaac, Katie Joy, Justin, Samantha, Celia, William; brother and sister, Alvin Overbeek of Hamilton,  Julie Meiste of Holland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Joyce Kuiper of Holland, Ron and Donna Kuiper of Grand Haven,  Lillian Kuiper of Grand Rapids; many nephews, nieces and cousins.  A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Christ Memorial Church in the Chapel, 595 Graafschap Road in Holland.  Reverend William Boersma will be officiating.  Burial will be in the East Saugatuck Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com. |
HAMMOND CLARA J |
at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn, Tuesday 1-9 p.m. and Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary. Funeral Thursday at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Clara will be instate at 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 10 a.m. |
HANLEY GEORGE |
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HANSMANN STEFAN |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Road (North of 22 Mile) Shelby Twp. In state Friday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Rd. (South of 18 Mile) Sterling Heights. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
HOSTE LARRY |
and Funeral Services were private and arranged by the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. Donations may be made to Craig Hospital Foundation, 3425 S. Clarkston St., Englewood, CO 80113 or Hospice of Michigan. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
Hayden E. Neely, 81, of Harrison, formerly of Gladwin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. |
Helen F. Sontag |
Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
Henry J. Atkinson, II age 36 of Islamorada, Florida, formerly of Monroe, died in his home on December 26, 2008. |
STEWART, HERMAN R. "BUZZ" - Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 at the age of 85. Funeral services for Mr. Stewart will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church (1505 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49202) on Friday January 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. as well as at the Church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in honor of "Buzz" to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation or Immanuel Lutheran Church. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday'spaper. www.mem.com www.MLive.com/obits Chas. J. Burden & Son 1806 E. Michigan Ave. |
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Holly Christine Rowe, age 25, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, Jan. 2, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 3, 1983, in Sturgis, a daughter of Lonnie and Carolyn (Roberts) Rowe. Holly had resided in Sturgis most of her life, with the exception of the year she lived in Portage, Mich. She had been employed by WMSH Radio Station in Sturgis. Holly graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 2002 and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Glen Oaks Community College. Holly was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis and had a true talent in art and theater. She loved animals, especially her cats. Surviving are: her mother, Carolyn Beardsley of Sturgis; father, Lonnie (Shirley) Rowe of Elkhart, Ind.; two sisters, Tammy (Gary) Shoemaker of Northfield, Ohio, and Anna (Gary) Sizemore of Sealy, Texas; a brother, Craig (Nancy) Rowe of Sturgis; grandmother, Geneva Roberts of Sturgis; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Beardsley. The family will receive friends from 2-3:45 p.m. Sunday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes–Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, where funeral services celebrating the life of Holly Rowe will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Calvin Kolzow of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sturgis will officiate. In accordance with Holly’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Holly’s memory may consider the Trinity Lutheran School, 406 S. Lakeview Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.legacy.com. |
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Ida Susanna Phillips, 89, of Petoskey, passed away peacefully at Sunnybank Jan. 3, 2009, with family by her side. |
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Irena M. Pierson, 93, of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1915, in Clare, to Benjamin and Emma (Stoddard) Cooper.  She was married June 25, 1934, to Robert Pierson and he preceded her in death in 2001. Irena was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, having served during World War II. She is survived by two daughters, Diana (Kurt Compeau) Pierson of Hillsdale and Beth (Bill) Kastler of New Baltimore; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Besides her husband Robert, she was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and two brothers. Cremation has taken place at Irena’s request. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society.  To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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James Robert Dutoit, born Feb. 7, 1926, died at home Jan. 4, 2009, was the son of Lillian (Lang) and Albert Dutoit. He married Dolores Iuston in 1955, and they had four children: Susan of Brighton, Mich., Brian (Sallie) of Adrian, Thomas (Anne Tomiche) of Paris, France, Allison (Dan Tilbury) of Cardiff, Wales, U.K.; and six grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas, Vincent, Ryan, Allison and Chloe. Having grown up in Dayton, Ohio, during the Great Depression, Jim overcame adverse conditions to be an outstanding honors student in high school, prior to graduating cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1948. After beginning his professional career in public accounting in Detroit, during the 1950s, notably for Haskins & Sells, Jim was recalled shortly into the Navy, where he was Lieutenant, Officer in Charge of the Navy Accounting Office. He returned to the private sector in the mid 1950s, and worked as accountant in Detroit, and then for Stubnitz Springs in Adrian, as comptroller for Hoover Universal, before retiring in 1989 from Johnson Controls. If one had to isolate one single characteristic of Jim Dutoit, perhaps it would be that he always left things better than he found them. In this regard, he embodied a fundamental human aspiration: to increase the beauty of life. Jim’s love for the beauty of life manifested itself in his gardener’s passion for plants and trees, and in his artistic talent for home renovations, both of which he shared in creative tandem with his wife of 53 years. Possessed with a wry and dry humor, deeply respectful of and toward others, Jim Dutoit was a noble man who, through his actions and example, bequeathed a way of living whose standards will always guide those who follow in his wake. The funeral liturgy for James will be offered on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. David Hudgins presiding. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the V.F.W. Annis-Fint Post #1584.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral liturgy at St. Joseph Catholic Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church of Adrian or to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
SCHWOCHO, Janet C. (nee Wendell) Age 80 of Carleton, died January 3, 2009. |
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Janice A.  Brigham, age 71, of Centreville, Mich., passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at her home. She was born in Porter Township on March 20, 1937,  a daughter of George  S. and Geraldine (Parsons) Sewards. She graduated from Centreville High School  in 1956 and attended Kalamazoo Beauty Academy. On April 8, 1961, she married Amos L. Brigham, Jr. in Centreville. Janice was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her husband and children. She had also worked at Dr. Denton’s and as a crossing guard for Centreville Schools. She was a member of the Riverside Grange and liked cooking and baking. Surviving Janice are: her husband, Amos Brigham, Jr. of Centreville; daughters,  Theresa J. Brigham of Centreville, Tina A. (John) Wells of Wabash, Ind., and Tracie S. (Charles) Barnes of Constantine; a son, Terrence Brigham of Centreville; and three grandsons, Bradley A. Barnes, Joseph T. Barnes and Anthony W. Barnes, all of Constantine. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Leslie S. Brigham, and sister, Georgia Sewards. Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Pastor Dave Peterson of Centreville Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. Memorial contributions may be made to Centreville Fire & Rescue. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. |
Joanne Mittlestat, age 77, of New Boston, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 in Dearborn , Michigan. |
Joe Finnell passed peacefully at home on Dec. 21, 2008, with his daughter in Hawaii. |
FOLEY, MR. JOHN "KEVIN" (Husband of Lynn) Norton Shores Mr. John "Kevin" Foley, age 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 5, 2009. VISITATION will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey Street Norton Shores, MI 49444 231-798-1100 FUNERAL SERVICE will be 1:00 PM Thursday at Forest Park Covenant Church (3815 Henry St.) In lieu of flowers please consider Every Women's Place or Webster House Youth Services. The complete obituary will be in Wednesday's newspaper. Please sign Kevin's on-line Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com |
KLOMP - The service celebrating the life of John A. Klomp, aged 50, who died on Saturday, husband of Tammy Klomp, will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, 735 Buth, Comstock Park. Relatives and friends may meet his family on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, and at the church on Wednesday from 12 to 1 p.m. For complete obituary, to read John's life story and to sign his guest book, visit his web page at www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Funeral Home |
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John A. Klomp, aged 50 of Comstock Park, MI, formerly of Zeeland, passed away following a year-long struggle with cancer, with his loving family at his side. John was a loving and dedicated husband, father, brother and a friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. John was a faith filled Christian man. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Tammy Klomp (Burgen); his children, Brandon, Chelsea and Zachary Klomp; his mother, Tena Klomp, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Marcia Burgen; his sisters and brother, Judy (Larry) LePorie, Randy (Val) Klomp, Vonnie (Dwight) VanderZwaag, Sue (Mike) Poel, Barb (Jerry) Hassevort; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Wendy (Jerry) Springer; grandmother-in-law, Carolyn Barendse; many nieces and nephews and many friends. John was preceded in death by his father Julius Klomp. Cremation has taken place. John now receives a new body and joins his heavenly father. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, 735 Buth Dr. NE in Comstock Park. Relatives and friends may meet his family on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home — Alt & Shamut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW and again at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the service begins. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in his memory to the Klomp Children Christian Education Fund c/o Huntington Bank. To read more about John’s life, to leave your own memory of him and to sign his guest book, visit his web page at www.lifestorynet.com. |
John Owsianowski, 78, of Toledo, formerly of Temperance, died Monday. Services are pending at Bedford Funeral Chapel, Tempeance. |
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Jose DeLeon Trevino, age 81, of Adrian died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Seguin, Texas, to Ermenejildo and Tiburcia (DeLeon) Trevino. On Jan. 15, 1956, he married Benina Ojeda in Adrian, and she survives. Jose was employed by Tecumseh Products, retiring in March 1991. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and family gatherings. Surviving Jose, in addition to his wife, Benina, are three sons, Joel Trevino and his wife, Loretta, of Brigham City, Utah, Abel Trevino and his wife, Shayna, of Adrian, and Ruben Trevino and his wife, Christine, of Sylvania, Ohio; two daughters, Patricia Parr and her husband, Allan, and Barbara Glisson and her husband, Jeffery, all of Adrian; a sister, Mary Hernandez of Adrian; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Jose in death were his parents, several brothers and sisters and a son. The funeral service for Jose will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at 3 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 140 Sand Creek Highway, Adrian, with Bishop Richard DeVries officiating. Joe’s burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh. Visitation hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian and on Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Jose Trevino. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home. |
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MARENISCO, Mich. -- Joyce M. Keast, 86, a resident of Marenisco, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Jan. 4, 2009, in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family. |
KLEIN ROSEMARIE (NEE MILANI) |
Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 4-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service Thursday 7:00 p.m. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. time of Mass at St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd. and Romeo Plank. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at |
KOVACS GLADYS H |
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KOZEL JOHN P JR |
Age 52, of Detroit. Loving son of Stella. Also survived by his aunt, cousins and loving friends. A memorial Mass will be held on Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 19624 Wood, Melvindale. Please visit online guest book at |
KUS GENEVIEVE T |
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Keith D. Spencer, 70, of Midland, passed away Dec. 27, 2008, in Midland. He was born July 26, 1938, to Ora and Nola (Woodruff) Spencer in Gladwin. |
LINLEY ANGELINE A |
Thursday 3-8 pm Funeral Service Friday 11 am at Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes Rd. (S. of 18 Mile) Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. |
LISOWSKY JAROSLAW |
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Laura (Zambon) Davidson, Rochester, and a former resident of Ramsay, Mich., died on Jan. 5, 2009, at the Charter House in Rochester. |
Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead |
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. |
MEHALL PHYLLIS ANNE (NEE WILT) |
will be held at Kaul Funeral Home in Roseville January 7 from 5-9 p.m., and January 8 from 2-9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at St. Athanasius January 9 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations can be made to Beaumont Geriatric Medicine Division. Friends may share a memory at www.kaulfuneralhome.com |
MEYERS PATRICIA J |
Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. In state Friday 10:30 am until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., Farmington. |
MUELLER ELIZABETH L |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. with an 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak. Burial at Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley. Memorials to the Shrine High School Scholarship Fund appreciated. Share your memories at |
MULHOLLAND CHARLES W |
at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 4-8 p.m. Prayers 7 p.m. Funeral at Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, Friday 10 a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Memorials appreciated to The Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com |
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Mae Illeck, age 93, of Tecumseh passed away Jan. 5, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
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Mae L. Pettit, 82, of Sturgis, formerly of Marshall, died on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital. Visitation will take place at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home in Marshall on Monday from 4-7 p.m. with family present at that time. Funeral service will take place 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.   |
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Margie Lorraine Yff, age 75, of Zeeland, passed away Monday, January 5, 2009, at Zeeland Community Hospital.  Margie was born November 5, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard and Dorothy Molenhouse.  She married Henry Yff and they raised five children together.  Margie and her husband were members of Park Christian Reformed Church. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Henry J. Yff; her children,  Brenda and John Postuma of Zeeland, Sandra and Kevin Klynstra of Zeeland, Jim and Sherry Yff of Holland, Wayne Yff of Borculo, Kimberly Essink of Hamilton; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard and Wilma Molenhouse of Orland Park, IL; sister, Ruth and Robert Edwards of Manning, SC; sisters-in-law,  Sarah and Jay Volkers of Grand Rapids, Leona Yff of Sun City, AZ.  Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at  Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland.  The Reverend  David Doyle will officiate. Visitation will be 2:00-3:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Holland Christian Schools.  An online registry is available at www.yntemafh.com. |
Marian D. Souva, age 88, of Newport died at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009, in her home. |
Maxwell, Marian P. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Maxwell passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 85 years. Funeral services are being planned for Thursday. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a complete obituary will be announced in Tuesday's edition of the paper….. |
Marian Souva, 88, of Newport died at 4:40 this morning. |
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Marilyn Blue, age 73, of Dixon, Ill.,formerly of Durand, Mich., died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at her home. She was born Dec. 5, 1935, in Tipton, Mich., the daughter of Lyle and Alice (Randall) Whelan. She had been an elementary school teacher in the Atherton Community School District for 37 years and had served as a union representative for the Atherton Education Association. She had been a member of the Vernon United Methodist Church. She married Richard Blue on July 7, 1962, in Tipton, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Richard Lyle Blue; a brother, Wesley Whelan; and a sister, Joan Starkey. She is survived by her husband of Dixon, Ill.; two daughters, Mary Blue (Mark) Henneman of Hinsdale, Ill., and Denise (Mike Ytsen) Blue of Elk Grove Village, Ill.; four grandchildren, and a sister, Linda Fox of Tecumseh, Mich. A private family memorial service will be held on Wednesday Jan. 7, 2009, at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon with the Rev. Michael Morrissey officiating. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.   |
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Marjorie Ruth Busscher age 78, of Holland, died Sunday, January 04, 2009 at Holland Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 1996. Marjorie was a member of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church and was employed by Hansen’s Drug Store and DeWaard Interiors. She is survived by her children, Cindi and Kelly Lampen of Holland, Steve and Jan Busscher of Holland, Lori and Jim Bosch of West Olive; 6 grandchildren, Matthew, Jamie, Travis, Michelle, Daniel, Megan; Sister, Beth O’Donnell; in-laws, Joan Kruithoff of Holland, Della Folkert of Holland, Eleanor and Donald Johnson of Holland, Lois Becksvoort of Holland, Betty and Ken Lemmen of Holland, Harvey Busscher of Fennville, Hermina Veldhof of Hamilton; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church, 5973 Church St. Holland with Dr. Stan Scripps and Reverend Henry Vanden Heuvel officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church.  Memorial contributions may be given to Right to Life of Holland.  Arrangements are by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Holland.  An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland. com. |
Mary Hayes, 83, of Monroe, died at 8:50 p.m. Friday in Whitehall Health Care Center of Ann Arbor.There will be a memorial service held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2009, at St. Michael Church, Monroe. Rev. |
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Mary Bell Owsley, 40, of 8265E - 400N., Howe, Ind., died Dec. 24, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn., when she was struck by a car while crossing an intersection. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the Ontario Congregational Church, where services are at 1 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Ontario Cemetery, Ontario, Ind. Arrangements are by the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. |
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IRONWOOD -- Mary E. "Mickey" Anderson, 86, of 715 Pabst St., Ironwood, died early Thursday morning, Jan. 1, 2009, in Ironwood. |
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Mary Ellen Eastes, age 60, of Brooklyn passed away Jan. 3, 2009. Mary Ellen was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 28, 1948, the daughter of Tolliver and Dorothy (Dalton) Donaldson. She married Benjamin Eastes on Aug. 28, 1965, and he preceded her in death in 1987. She was recently retired from Gus Harrison Regional Correction Facility. Mary Ellen is survived by her children, Chanse, Jonathan Beau Eastes, Dallas Trey Booth, Shea Kelly and Brea Heckaman; stepchildren, Tracy Allen Eastes and Stephanie Gerloch; grandchildren, Kendra, Shelby, Brooke, Kelsey, Cameron, Kylie and Kayden; siblings, Linda Thompson and Sherry Freel. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and husband. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. |
HENDERSON, Mary Ruth - Age 65, of Fenton, died Friday, January 2, 2009 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at ll:00 AM Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Burial immediately following at Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the Mary Ruth Henderson Memorial Fund. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
Mary Hoffman was born in Palmyra, Michigan on September 8, 1913 from the marriage of the late Charles and the late Caroline (Egley) Hoffman. |
Mary Sarna |
Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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Mildred Lois Renner, 84, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at the Life Care Center in LaGrange.  She was born June 23, 1924, in Noble County to Carl and Nellie (Barkley) Schlemmer.  On March 21, 1948, she married Harold O. Renner at the Burr Oak Church outside of Ligonier. Mr. Renner passed away on April 3, 1977.  Mrs. Renner was the Ligonier City Clerk for 12 years and worked at the Ligonier Library for many years. She was the bookkeeper for her husband's business, H.O. Renner Well Drilling and Renner Sanitation Service, both of Ligonier.  A graduate of the International Business College of Ft. Wayne and the Dayton Business College, she also was known to be a excellent seamstress and enjoyed golfing, walking and keeping busy with projects around her home.  Surviving are: a son and his wife, Warren "Todd" and Marie Renner of Ligonier; a daughter and her husband, Joanne "Jody" and Myron Whitcomb of Sturgis, Mich.; four grandchildren, Christopher Yeager, Gabriel and Susie Renner, Mandy and David Maxwell and Jennifer Stewart; five great-grandchildren;a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Helen Schlemmer of Ligonier; and two sisters, Nina Case of Ligonier and Lila Barkley of Alameda, Calif.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; two brothers, Richard Schlemmer and Ted Schlemmer; and two sisters, Esther Faye Fisel and Carol Duesler.  Memorial visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday  at the Ulrey - Renner and Brazzell Funeral Home in Ligonier. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Burton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.  Memorials may be directed to the Ligonier Library.   |
NOWAK WALTER J |
January 5, 2009, age 77, of Westland. Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Walter Jr., Raymond (Lora), Richard (Karen), and Dennis. Brother of Mary Ann (Tony) Lamanski, Anthony (Chris), and the late Tina Cybulski. Also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In state Friday 9 a.m. at S.S. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, 32500 Palmer Rd., Westland, until Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Family will receive friends Thursday 12-9 p.m. at Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. Rosary Service Thursday 7 p.m. Please visit and sign a tribute at www.uhtfh.com |
Nancy Amesbury, 70, of Boyne City, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. |
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Nelson Sterken, 85, of Zeeland, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the North Street Christian Reformed Church. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial will be in New Gronigen Cemetery.  www.yntemafh.com   |
Ole W. Ellstrom Jr., 62, of Boyne City, died early Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. |
Orval U. "Cork" Heath, age 91, of Gladwin, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at the Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 16, 1917 in Vanwert, Ohio, the son of Uriah and Julia (Purk) Heath. |
PEACOCK DOUGLAS |
Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home, 23700 West Road, Brownstown. In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2441 Nichols Street, Trenton. |
Pamela Ellen Carter, 53, of Atlanta, MI, passed away on December 22, 2008 after an extended, hard fought battle with cancer.Pamela was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 31, 1955 to ViAnn (Bertram) Banotai and James Nelson Guy. |
Patricia Ann Cook, 55 of Rockwood, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. |
Patricia Ann Cook, age 55, of Rockwood, MI. passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 4, 2009. She had been ill for eleven months. |
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Paul Stempkowski, 85, of Coldwater passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. He was born October 5, 1923 in Hamtramck to Micheline and Peter Stempkowski. Paul loved to rock in his rocking chair. He is survived by many friends at Adapt and Maple Lawn. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at the Oak Grove Cemetery Chapel at 10 a.m. Interment will follow the service. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home, (517) 278-2311, Coldwater. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Peggy Lou Chiapuzio, 59, of Anvil Location, Bessemer, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee. |
Phyllis Kathryn Powers, age 84, of Lambertville, MI passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living. |
ROSANNE SR MARY (MARGARET KRZESICKI) |
January 6, 2009. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday following the Translation Service at 10 a.m. with Prayers at 10:15 a.m. at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia. Viewing at the Convent Wednesday and Thursday 1-8 p.m. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-1500. Memorials may be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement Fund. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. |
RUCINSKI EDWARD |
Age 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Ed is preceded in death by his wife, Jean, with whom he was married for 58 years. He is also preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Francis Rucinski and brother, John. Ed was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 19, 1917. Ed served during World War II from 1941 to 1945 as a Sergeant in the United States Army Infantry stationed in the Aleutian Islands. For his service in the Army he received a Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with one Bronze star, and four overseas bars. After his service was over, he went back home to Detroit, Michigan where he began his career as a carpenter. He worked on building homes and apartments and later in his career helped to build Big Boy restaurants in Michigan. He never said no to a neighbor who needed help with their carpentry projects. Edward was a member of Carpenters Local 118/687 in Michigan for 59 years and a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6896 in Detroit, Michigan. Ed also had a dance band in which he played the accordion. He loved to pull out the accordion and play for people. Ed was an accomplished builder who built his own home in Allen Park, Michigan where he and his wife, Genieve Cibulski Rucinski, lived after they were married on November 22, 1947. Together they raised a daughter, Roslin J. Walker. Ed is survived by his daughter, Roz and son-in-law, Rick, one granddaughter, Victoria Smith, and her husband, Jason, along with many nieces and nephews. There will be family-only viewing. Mass will be held Friday, January 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Brigid in Alpharetta. A private burial will be held in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, January 10, 2009. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to: Alzheimer's Association—Georgia Chapter, 1925 Century Blvd., Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345. |
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Ressie Rearick, 60, of Palestine, Ill, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at home.  She was born March 17, 1948 in Carey, Ohio, the daughter of George and Lola (Cole) Marshall.       A graveside service will be held Saturday, 3:30 p.m., at Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by the George White Funeral Home, Reading. |
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Robert G. Summerskill Sr., 71 of Reading, passed away Sunday Dec. 28, 2008, in Avon Park, Fla. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on Sept. 23, 1937, to Mary Jo and George Summerskill. Bob was employed at L.O.F. for 32 years retiring in 1990. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a very active member of the American Legion Post 360 in Reading and a 32nd Degree Mason. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 22 years Nancy (Kruse) Summerskill, his parents and brother Richard Summerskill. He is survived by his wife of 19 years JoAnn; son Bob(Maryann) Summerskill; daughter Robin (Dave) Gomer; grandchildren Jenny and Aaron Summerskill; great-grandson Logan; step-children Dave, Danny and Chris Bresler; five step-grandchildren and one step-great grandson. Friends may call at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Monday  in the mortuary followed by interment in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may take the form of contributions to Disabled American Veterans, P.O.Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 43250-030. Please view and sign the guest registry at www.CoyleFuneral Home.com |
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Robert Lavern Horner, age 77, of Adrian and Spring Hill, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill, Fla. He was born April 5, 1931, in Adrian to Elmer L. and Lillian Mae (Barnes) Horner. He married Mildred J. Benschoter on Oct. 24, 1959, in Adrian and she survives. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. Robert had been a teacher for 36 years at Sand Creek Jr. High School, Adrian College, Siena Heights University, and at Maurice Spear Campus. He was selected as the 1985 District Teacher of the Year and also received several other awards including Sports Cameraman Award, Outstanding Biology Teacher of Michigan in 1974, Outstanding Secondary Teachers of America Award in 1973 and 1974, and the Maurice Spear Campus Gold Plaque Award in 1971. He also taught Driver’s Education. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Adrian, Mich., and the Sand Creek Education Association, the National Honor Society Committee, Board of Directors of Big Brothers-Lenawee County, Michigan Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, National Association of Biology Teachers, Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society and the Parent Teachers Association. Robert helped to get “Big Brothers” started in Lenawee County and worked as a “Big Brother” for seven years. He served as a “Buddy Teacher” for first-year teachers and supervised Adrian College and Siena Heights College students in Practice Teaching. He was a Juvenile Officer for Lenawee County Probate Court for eight years. In addition to his wife, Mildred, he is survived by four sons, Garin Horner and his wife, Pilar, of Ann Arbor, William Armstrong and his wife, Patricia, of Newtown, Conn., Michael Armstrong and his wife, Nina, of Clio, Mich., and Patrick Armstrong and his wife, JoAnn, of Brooksville, Fla.; a sister, Jacqueline Lambka and her husband, Jack, of Onsted; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian with Full Graveside Military Rites conducted by Annis-Fint VFW Post #1584. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where there will be a Vigil Prayer Service held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of funeral liturgy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Ruth Gove, age 91, of Tecumseh died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home. |
SCHAEFER HOWARD F |
Age 80 of Bloomfield Township. December 23, 2008. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian (visit 12 noon until time of Service). Arrangements by the Pixley Funeral Home, Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Visit www.mem.com |
SLATER ADELE POTOK |
Friday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scriptures at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda Drive (between Southfield and Greenfield). Memorials suggested to Fr. Solanus Guild or Capuchin Soup Kitchen. |
SNAY PAUL P |
Age 77, of Presque Isle, Michigan passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at home following a brief illness. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Shirley; a son, Cary (Margo) of Royal Oak; three grandchildren, Amber (Corey) Lindros, Rebecca Snay, and Natalie Snay; a sister, Marilyn of Livonia and a brother, Don of Florida. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel in 2000. The family will receive friends at Cana Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2119 Catalpa Dr., Berkley, MI 48072 on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Loranell Breyley officiating. On-line condolences may be registered at www.mcwilliamsfh.com |
SNIDER DONALD S |
Age 84, January 6, 2009. Beloved husband of Jenny (nee McLaughlin) of 63 years. Loving father of Gary Snider, The Honorable Candice Miller and Sandra Askew. Proud grandfather of seven grandchildren. Mr. Snider was a WWII Marine Veteran, he received his Aeronautical Engineering Degree from U of M in 1946 and was part of the football team. He worked for Chryslers' space program, designed rockets and launch pads, many of which are on display in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, in Washington D.C. Mr. Snider started his own business in the 1960's -D.B. Snider Marine, and had many marinas along the Clinton River. He was an accomplished Salior racing many of his sailboats in regattas in the Great Lakes and Florida. He was also an accomplished private pilot. Private family services. Arrangements by the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica, 586-731-2411. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
SPRAGUE RICHARD LOWELL |
will be held 12-3 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2009 with a Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. Or, donations may be made to LiveStrong.org or the American Cancer Society. |
SPRATKE AMELIA |
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BAYSIDE, Wis.   --   Scott Thomas Makela, 45, of Bayside and Wakefield, Mich., died Wednesday, Dec.   31, 2008, as a result of a snowmobile accident. |
Shirley A. (Keeler) Fields, 79 years, of Sun City Center, Florida and previously of Sylvania, OH and Temperance, MI, died Friday December 19, 2008 in South Bay Hospital after a brave five month battle with Congestive Heart Failure. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Stanley E. Prebish, 65, of 909 N. Lawrence St., Ironwood, died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his family. |
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Stephen L. Bilby, 58, of North Adams, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center.  He was born April 21, 1950, in Hillsdale to Harold and Erma (Gamber) Bilby. He was married Nov. 22, 1975 to Linda Northrup and she survives. Steve was a former employee of Hillsdale Tool, retiring in 2005.  He was a graduate of Hillsdale High School in 1969 and resident of this area all his life. Surviving besides his wife Linda, are three daughters, Jane (Tim) Russell of North Adams, Jennifer (Steve) Smith of Coldwater and Crystal Bilby of North Adams; a son, Joe (Becky) Bilby of Orange City, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Sharon (Wendell) Lee of Lake Placid, Fla., Sally (Leon) Rogers of Hillsdale and Sandy (Stan) Burger of Alabama. Funeral services for Stephen Bilby will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Paul Pickell officiating.  Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Jefferson Twp.  The family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Stephen Bilby. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Susan Clark, age 64, of Hamilton, died Sunday, January 4, 2009. Visitation will be Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 188 West 32nd Street. Memorial Contributions may be given to Susan Clark Memorial Fund c/o Macatawa Bank. Arrangements by Dykstra Funeral Homes, Inc., www.lifestorynet.com.   |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Sylvia Kangas, 102, of Hurley, died on Tuesday,   Dec. 30, 2008, in Ironwood, Mich. |
VIGNEAU RITA |
Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Rosary 7 p.m. In state Friday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 4300 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Hospice. www.mccabefuneralhome.com |
WILSON WILLIAM CHARLES |
Age 66 of Jeddo, died December 30, 2008. Born November 19, 1942 in Detroit to the late Robert and Eula Wilson. He married Joan Catherine Lewandowski Nov. 26, 1977. He served in the Navy as a submariner and sold cars for 25 years. He enjoyed birding, science, nature, camping and their home in the country. Loving husband of Joan for 31 years. Devoted father of Nancy (Doug) Schlager. Also survived by granddaughter, Paige Schlager. Brother, Robert (Beth) Wilson; mother-in-law, Pauline Lewandowski; sister-in-law, Carol (Hank) Wallace; and 11 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, David Charles Wilson. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron with visitation beginning at Noon. The Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate. Military honors by St. Clair County Allied Veterans. Memorials to Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Condolences to: pollockrandallfuneralhome.com |
WOLBER FR FERDINAND A |
age 95, January 4, 2009 of Livonia, Michigan. "You are a Priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." Known and loved by all, this great Roman Catholic priest passed into God's time on the Feast of the Epiphany, after having faithfully served in the Vineyard of Our Lord for over 68 years. Fr. Wolber was born in Detroit on November 25, 1913, to Maurice and Marie Wolber. He entered Sacred Heart Seminary in 1928, and was ordained a priest in Detroit's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on May 18, 1940. He celebrated his first Mass at St. Elizabeth's Church in Detroit on May 19, 1940. Toward the end of World War II Father Wolber was assigned by his Bishop to the Military Chaplaincy. He crisscrossed Japan and the Philippine Islands for several years, serving missionary orphanages, hearing confessions, and celebrating Mass for thousands of American and Japanese Catholics. Called upon to visit the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he later wrote a friend: "I hope I never see such destruction again." After returning to the Detroit Diocese from Japan in 1947, Cardinal Mooney assigned him to the Military National Guard Chaplaincy. In all, he served over 16 years as a Military Chaplain, and retired from the military holding the rank of Major in 1964. Father Wolber served as a priest in several parishes of the Detroit Archdiocese, including Detroit Nativity (1940-1945), St. Monica in Detroit (1947-1952), St. Clement in Centerline (1952-1957), and St. Edward in Detroit (1957-1959). On June 26, 1959, Father Wolber was called upon by Cardinal Dearden to be the founder of St. Genevieve Church and School, in Livonia. He retired as pastor of St. Genevieve in 1984, after diligently serving there for over 25 years. After his "retirement," he tirelessly served the call of more than 20 other area parishes by volunteering to "fill in" for other priests who needed assistance. He often told people that God had been good to him, and that he felt blessed and grateful to be a priest. In 1986, Fr. Wolber was "drafted", by 120 Senior Priests of the Diocese, to represent them as their spokesman in a plea for much-needed priests' retirement benefit increases from the Archdiocese, and in this role he proved to be a very effective advocate for our retired priests. Father Wolber was loved and respected for his great strength of character, and for his unwavering adherence to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. He was an astute pastor. His administrative skills were incomparable. His kindness and patience as a confessor brought many souls back to the Church. He had an indomitable love for Christ, and a deep devotion to Our Blessed Mother. A truly exemplary priest. Father Wolber was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Marie Johnson, Adelaide Potrikus, and Harold Wolber. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Evelyn Wolber; by 13 nephews and nieces, namely, Marilyn Garwood, Adelaide Humbach, James Johnson, Janice Junglas, Linda O'Leary, Alan Wolber, David Wolber, Jeffrey Wolber, Marlene Wolber, Randall Wolber, Ronald Wolber, Timothy Wolber, Gayle Zahringer; and by numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation on Tuesday, January 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt Road (S. of 6 Mile) Livonia. In-State on Wednesday, January 7 from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. with evening prayer at 7:00 p.m., at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 29015 Jamison St. (east side of Middlebelt Road between 5 Mile and the Jeffries Freeway,) Livonia. Requiem Mass shall be celebrated by Cardinal Adam Maida on Thursday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Assumption Grotto Shrine (located at the intersection of Gratiot Ave. and McNichols Rd. in Detroit.) Memorials may be made to either St. Genevieve Parish or to Assumption Grotto Parish. Visit the online guest book at |
Wayne Monday, 84, of Monroe died at 7:08 a.m. Monday at the Lutheran Home. Services are pending at Rupp Funeral Home. |
HOMMINGA - Mr. Wellington "Bill" Homminga, aged 85, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, January 5, 2009. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2009 at Maplelawn Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's Press. www.stegengafuneralchapel.com |
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Wilbur R. West, 83, of Wolcottville, Ind., died Jan. 4, 2009. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. today at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind. Visitation will also take place from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Thursday at the South Side Church of the Nazarene, Muncie, Ind. Burial will be in Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Ind. |
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Winifred Van Kampen, age 79, of Holland, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Holland Hospital.  She was a member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, in 2006.  She is survived by her children, John and Yvonne Van Kampen of Holland, Ruth and John Grasman of Byron Center, Russell and Ann Van Kampen of Holland; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Marie Timmer of Holland, Gertrude Timmer of Holland, Henrietta Timmer of Holland, Mrs. Roger (Esther) Koning of Hudsonville, Millie and Bruce Bartels of Zeeland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter and Almadean Van Kampen of Holland, Alma and Raymond Tubergen of Zeeland, Wilma and Ivan Johnson of Hamilton, Mrs. Gerrit (June) Van Kampen of Holland; several nephews nieces and cousins.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2009 at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 387 West Lakewood Blvd. in Holland.  Reverend Randy Ledeboer will be officiating.  Burial will be in North Holland Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Society. An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com for those who cannot attend the services.     |
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