ARTHUR FRANK WHEELER MARLETTE Arthur Frank Wheeler, age 85, of Marlette, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Sanilac County Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, Michigan. He was born January 24, 1923 in Marlette, Michigan the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Schneider) Wheeler. He was a lifelong area resident and farmer. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII. Arthur married Loanne E. Scholz on November 22, 1951 in Marlette, she died on June 18, 2005. He is survived by one daughter; Deborah & (Harley) Rich of Marlette, three sons;David & (Cindy) Wheeler of Caro, Daniel & (Tanya) Wheeler of Grand Blanc and Douglas Wheeler of Marlette, one brother;Robert Wheeler of Marlette, sister-in-law; Mary Wheeler of Marlette, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Wheeler. Cremation has taken place at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial suggestion to United Hospice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, www.marshfuneral.com. |
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Beckley, Agnes W. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Caretel Inn at the age of 92 years. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will be in Tuesday's edition of the news. Arrangements by W.L. Case & Company. www.casefuneralhome.com |
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WATERSMEET, Mich. -- Albert E. Schenk, 80, of Watersmeet and Duluth, Minn., died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in Duluth. |
Angela Lillian Wright, 76 yrs, of Petersburg, died Sunday morning in Flower Hospital Emergency Room. Friends may call at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, Tuesday from 3-9 PM. She will lie in state at St. |
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NEGAUNEE -- Anja M. Kippola, 88, of Ishpeming, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. |
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Ann (Polentz) Zuzich, age 90, of Holland, died Sunday, January 11, 2009. She lived at Oak Crest Manor in Holland, MI. Ann was an Associate Professor at Wayne State School of Nursing; served as a former President of the Michigan Nurses Association, Citizens for Better Care and ARC/Michigan. She was an active member and volunteer at the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, MI. She had a passion for individuals with developmental disabilities that led to advocacy at the state and national levels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 1983 and a son, Francis, in 1965. She is survived by her children; Paul and Mary Zuzich of Tempe, AZ, Marge and Carey Bakker of Holland and Michael Zuzich of Romeo, MI; grandchildren, Michael Zuzich and Maria (Zuzich) Ries; a great grandson, Chase Ries; and a sister-in-law, Vera and John Kerastas of Farmington Hills, MI. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 14, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 W 13th St., Holland, with Fr. Fred Hoesli officiating. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, MI. Visiting hours are scheduled for 5-7pm on Tuesday with Rosary Prayers at 6:00pm at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice and St. Francis de Sales Church. Arrangements are by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, Holland and an online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com.   |
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Arend “Odee” Lenderink, 71, of Grand Haven, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Hospice House of Holland. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Klaassen Family Funeral, 1500 Robbins Road, Grand Haven. Burial will be in Blendon Township Cemetery. www.klaassenfuneralhome.com      |
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Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Arthur M. Stancher, 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility, where he had been a resident since December 2004. |
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Audrey McFarland-Riggs, age 51 of North Adams passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. She was born on June 28, 1957, in Detroit, to William R. and Dorothy C. (Jennings) McFarland. She married Garry E. Riggs on Dec. 30, 2006, in Homer, and he survives. Audrey lived her early life in Taylor, Mich., then at age 15 she moved to Onsted. She attended Eureka Heights Schools in Taylor and then she graduated from Onsted High School in 1975. Audrey worked for Penrickton Center for Blind Children for 13 years. She then worked for Helping Hands in Jackson, then for Foote Hospital in Jackson. She was then employed at Hillsdale Medical Care Facility in Hillsdale for the past year. She enjoyed raising her children, enjoyed flowers and bird watching. Surviving, besides her husband, Garry, are three sons, Sami Salameh of Dearborn, Ibrahim Salameh of North Adams, Garry Riggs, Jr. of Adrian; three daughters, Nadia Salameh of North Adams, Angela Salameh of North Adams, Merissa Riggs of Hillsdale; four grandchildren, Garry Riggs III, Alex Lopez, Angel Riggs, Harmony Riggs; her parents, William and Dorothy McFarland of North Adams; one brother, Dale W. (Linda) McFarland of New Boston; two nieces, Shirley Anne and Amanda McFarland. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Rob Corbin officiating. Burial will take place in Pease Cemetery, Wheatland Township, Hillsdale County. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
BERNARD GERALD "JERRY" MUXLOW BROWN CITY Bernard Gerald "Jerry" Muxlow, age 68, of Brown City died Saturday, December 27, 2008. He was born August 3, 1940 in Marlette to the late Bernard J. and Hazel Alta (Clink) Muxlow. Jerry graduated from Brown City High School Class of 1958 and on June 23, 1962 married Joanne Batchelor at the Brown City Missionary Church. Jerry was a farmer for many years but had most recently retired as a custodian from the St. Clair County Sheriff Dept. He was a life long member of the Brown City Missionary Church. He is survived by his wife, Joanne of 46 years, daughter; Colleen (Kevin) Burke, two grandchildren; Jacob and Jordyn Burke, sister; Roxanne (Gary) Dean, brother; Craig (Donna Mann) Muxlow and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Brown City Missionary Church with Rev. Richard Fleddarjohann officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brown City Missionary Church Building Fund. Arrangements made by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City, MI. |
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Barbara Bosma, 58, of Dryden, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint. |
Bradley S. Baugh, 29, of LaSalle died in his home Friday. He had been in declining health. Arrangements by Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
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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 James Bailey, 71, died at 10:01 a.m. Saturday in his home. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service of Monroe. |
Charles James Baker Dryden Charles James Baker, 90, of Dryden, passed away Wednesday (January 7, 2009) at Lapeer County Extended Care Facility. He was born May 16, 1918, in Leonard, the son of Frank and Zaidee (Haynes) Baker. He married Virginia Wood on June 4, 1946 in Kawkawlin, Mich. Mr. Baker graduated from Dryden High School prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served in Japan during World War II. He was a lifetime farmer and worked for National Twist Drill for 21 years before retiring. He was a member of Dryden Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his wife; children, James (Betty) Baker of Broken Arrow, Okla., Paul Baker of Dryden, George (Yvonne) Baker of Metamora, Mary (Alan) Curtis of Oxford, Jean (Wayne) Martin of Imlay City, Joan (Neil) Wagner of Metamora, Lisa (Rick) Smith of Dryden, Sandy (Darren) Szlachta of Attica; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gilbert Baker. Memorial contributions may be mad |
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Charles William “Chuck” Gumpp of Burton, formerly of Hillsdale passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1978 in Jackson the son of his father, Thomas Gochanour; his mother, Brenda (Bowditch) Gumpp and his second father, Gerold “Gary” Gumpp. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Gumpp and her companion, Earl Barker of Grand Blanc; his father, Thomas Gochanour of Hillsdale; grandparents, Frank and Roberta Day of Osseo; two half-sisters, Jennifer Wood and Heidi Gochanour; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his second father, Gary Gumpp and his grandmother, Florence Gumpp. Chuck attended Hillsdale High School and received his G.E.D. He continued his education at Western Michigan University and graduated on Dec. 11, 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management and a minor in Economics. He worked as a manager at Rite Aid in Almont and he was a member of the Eagles Lodge. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Charles William “Chuck” Gumpp will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will take place in the Waldron Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
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Charlotte Alexander, 88, of Holland, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in Heartland Health Care of Whitehall. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at First United Methodist Church, 57 W. 10th St., Holland. Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Downtown Chapel. www.lifestorynet.com   |
Christine Diane Washington, 60, of Carleton died at 10:25 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, resting peacefully in the arms of her daughters Michele and Becky. |
Clara Edith (Burget) Sanford, age 89 of Maybee, MI went to be in the loving arms of Jesus on January 10, 2009. She had been a patient at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe. |
Clara Edith Sanford, 89, died January 10, 2009, in Monroe.Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Milan Free Methodist Church. |
Clarence L. Osentoski 1934-2008 Clarence L. Osentoski, 74, Caseville, died Friday, January 2, 2009 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 1, 1934 in Ubly to the late Louis and Anna (Pawlowski) Osentoski. On October 24, 1953, Clarence married Donna J. Popour of Harbor Beach at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. After marrying her, he attended a railroad engineering school in Minnesota and worked as the station manager at the Wixom Depot. He graduated from Ubly High School in 1952 In 1954 he returned to Huron County to open Osentoski Farm Equipment in Harbor Beach with his father. As the business grew to include dealerships in Bad Axe and Pigeon, Clarence moved his family to Caseville in 1968. This family owned business is now run by the third generation of the Osentoski family. He was active throughout Huron County. Clarence had been the Chairman of the Huron County Road Commission, a member at Scenic Golf and CountryClub and St. Roch Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing cards, sports and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Donald (Lana), Pigeon, Timothy (Sharon), Bad Axe, Karen, Caseville, Thomas (Kari), Bay City, Diane Bass, Clarkston, Richard, Caseville and Daniel (Rose), Caseville; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and sisters, Betty Hill, Ariz. and Doris (Charles) Crowl, Warren. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Steven and grandson, Erik. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at St. Roch Catholic Church with Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. Burial will take place in St. Roch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of mass at church. Memorials may be made to the St. Roch Building Fund or Helping Hands, both in Caseville. Condolences may be shared at |
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IRON BELT, Wis. -- Claudia B. Ruikka, 74, of Iron Belt, quietly passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. |
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Creta Faye Bigelow, age 75 of Pulaski Township passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at home under the loving care of her family. She was born March 11, 1933 in Sayersville, Ky. the daughter of Arthur and Betty (Barnett) Hurley. She married Leonard Bigelow, Sr. on April 7, 1950 and he survives. Besides her loving husband of 58 years, Creta is also survived by her children, Beverly (Quincy) Osborne of Pulaski Township, Leonard W., Jr. (Lynn) Bigelow of Highland, Ervin (Karen) Bigelow of Temple, Texas, Nancy (Dana) Poynter of Michigan Center, Raymond (Rose) Bigelow of Breckinridge, Gloria Miller of Concord; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Joann Hurley. Creta enjoyed hunting with her husband, sewing, crossword puzzles and her family. She was preceded in death by her son Bruce Bigelow in 1991, one brother and two sisters. Creta’s family will celebrate her life at 2 p.m. Friday at Lauer Family Funeral Homes, Concord with Reverend Melany Chalker officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the family for future designation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday where the family will receive friends  and at 1 p.m. Friday until the time of service. Please share a memory with Creta’s family at www.Lauerfh.com  |
DIANE J. CASS CARSONVILLE Diane J. Cass, age 61, of Carsonville, died Friday, December 26, 2008 in St. Marys Hospital, Saginaw, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident with her twin sister Donna Welsh. She was born June 15, 1947 in Detroit, daughter of the late Henry W. and Martha M. (Detgen) Lindley. She and Grant S. Cass, Sr. were married on June 8, 1968 at St. John Lutheran Church, Port Sanilac. He died July 18, 2002. Mrs. Cass was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sons; Grant, Jr. (Jodi) of Marlette and Scott (Tracy)of Sandusky, two daughters; Lisa Molloy of Sandusky and Tina (Don) Boze of Port Sanilac, one brother; Henry Lindley of Carsonville, three sisters; Geraldine Crawford and Dolores Marsh, both of Las Vegas and Lois Swann of AL. and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. John Lutheran Church, Port Sanilac with Rev. Leo Thoms will officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Church. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Six South Howard Ave., Croswell, MI 48422. |
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DONNA M. WELSH CARSONVILLE Donna M. Welsh, age 61 of Carsonville, died Saturday, December 27, 2007 in Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident with her twin sister Diane Cass. She was born June 15, 1947 in Detroit, daughter of the late Henry Wm. and Martha M. (Detgen) Lindley. Donna was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are her daughters; Brenda (Charles) Havens of Croswell, Sherri (Tim Hewitt) Welsh of Rose City, Roxanne (Bill Kolakovich) Welsh of Port Sanilac, and Denise (Bill) Nugent of Carsonville, her son; Michael (Nicole) Styles of Carsonville, one brother; Henry Lindley of Carsonville and three sisters; Geraldine Crawford and Dolores Marsh, both of Las Vegas and Lois Swann of AL and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. John Lutheran Church, Port Sanilac with Rev. Leo Thoms officiating. Burial was in the Downing Cemetery, Deckerville. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., SixSouth Howard Ave., Croswell, MI 48422. |
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Danica Marie Cox, age 5, of Monroe, MI., died Jan. 6, 2009 due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident.Family visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and open visitation from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, Jan. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Darryl J. Hill, 39, of Ironwood, died peacefully early Sunday morning, Jan. 11, 2009, at his father's home on Vanderhagen Road in Ironwood Township, following a courageous battle with cancer. |
Dennis C. Scott, 65, passed away with his family by his side at the Lifepath Hospice Center in Sun City, Fla., at 4:45 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2008. He and his wife lived at the Little Manatee Manufactured Home Park in Wimauma, Fla. |
Dennis L. Bissell, age 58, of Pewamo, passed away Jan. 10, 2009 in Pewamo. |
Diana R. Paul 1951 - 2008 Diana R. Paul, 57, Prescott, Ariz., passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Las Fuentes Care Center in Prescott. She was born in Pigeon on July 23, 1951, the daughter of Jack H. Sr. and Marilyn (Jurgess) Paul. Diana had a kind and gentle heart. She loved life and laughed a lot. She enjoyed being a Girl Scout, going outdoors to the woods and swimming. She liked school, drawing, coloring, puzzles and her dolls. She especially enjoyed Christmas and her birthdays, traveling with her parents, visiting at Grandma Doyle's, eating brown sugar and butter sandwiches and being called "Lucy." She loved her Lord Jesus. She is survived by her father, Jack H. Paul, Sr., Cottonwood, Ariz.; two sisters, Pattie (Jim) Hammett, John Day, Ore. and Mary (Rick) Hinson, Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Clare (Amy) Paul, Dayton, Ohio and Jack (Wendy) Paul, Lake Orion and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon, with Rev. Michael T. Sawicki officiating. Burial took place in Caseville Township Cemetery. Memorials for Diana Paul may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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Donald L. Brewer, 78, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He was born Aug. 13, 1930. There will be a memorial mass for Don Brewer 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with Fr. Ioane Sigarara as celebrant.  Private interment will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. |
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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. |
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Doris “Dody” Nykerk, age 85, of Holland, died Friday January 9, 2009, at Holland Community Hospital.  Dody was born July 11, 1923 in Holland and was a lifelong resident.  She had been employed for 25 years as the secretary to the principal at West Ottawa High School, retiring in 1985. Dody was a member of the First Reformed church of Holland and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed watching her family play league softball, knitting and crocheting and traveling with her family. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl “Cherie” and Cornie Versendaal of Holland and Pat and Bill Henson of Holland, grand children, Steve Garvelink, Jodi and Steve Oudendyk, Kirk and Lanelle Garvelink, Jeff Henson, and Jamie and Blaine Rockhold, twelve great grand children, Mike (Angela) DeWitt, Courtney, Ryan, Chelsea, Amanda and Connor Garvelink, Taylor and Delaney Overman, Jessilyn and Makynlie Rockhold, Whitney, and Kara Saylor and one great great grandchild, Christian DeWitt, sisters, Irene and Lyle Prichard of Holland and Myra and Doug Arnold of Holland, several nieces and nephews.  Dody was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Chester L. Nykerk in 1996, a son in law, Don Garvelink in 2002 and a sister, Omel Hopkins.  Memorials may be given to the Martin E. Ball Scholarship Fund at West Ottawa High School.  Private family services will be held.  Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign a guest register.   Arrangements are by the Northwood Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave. Holland.     |
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Doris Virginia Chappel, 97, of Lansing, formerly of Madison Township, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos. Doris was born on March 10, 1911, in Madison Township, the daughter of Alex and Flora (Alcock) Birchfield. She was married on Dec. 12, 1972, to Mearl Chappel of Lansing. He preceded her in death in 2000. She was a life member of the Eastern Star Arbutus Chapter, the Business Woman Association, and the Hairdresser’s Association of Lansing. She also was a member of the Mt. Hope Methodist Church of Lansing. Doris and Mearl spent many of their winters in Florida. Surviving is one sister, Beatrice Olive Luce of Blissfield; four stepchildren, Terry (Diane) Chappel, Robert Chappel, Linda Bowen and Yuvonne Hoag, all of Lansing; five nephews, Charles (Jeanne) Birchfield, William Birchfield, John Snarski, Gene (Barbara) Luce and Jan (Carol) Luce; three nieces, Barbara (Bud) DeSander, Wanda Corder and Susan Los Calzo; and many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Doris was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Wm. Levi Birchfield, Dewey Birchfield and Herbert Birchfield; and sisters, Mable Helen Las Calzo and Florence Edna Snarski. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield, with the Rev. Gene Luce officiating. Burial will follow at Hunt Cemetery in Madison Township. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.   |
Dr. Harold Knirk of Lansing, MI, died January 8, 2009 at age 89. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knirk of Quincy, MI, on October 18, 1919. He was a 1937 graduate of Quincy High School. |
ERNEST MARK "PETE" BULLOCK DECKER Ernest M. Bullock, age 89, of Decker, died Friday, December 26, 2008 in Sanilac County Medical Care Facility, Sandusky following a brief illness. He was born March 12, 1919 at home in Evergreen Township to William and Mary (McComb) Bullock. He married Emma Edith Kitchin June 30, 1942 in Emma's parents home in Evergreen Township. Ernest was a crop and dairy farmer. He worked for a few years for Active Industries in Elkton and for Gerden Industries in Marlette. Ernest retired as a carpenter working commercial construction after about ten years. He was a member of Mizpah Missionary Church for many years. Ernest enjoyed rabbit hunting in his younger years and he enjoyed woodworking. Ernest is survived by his wife; Emma, children; Donald (Virginia) Bullock of Decker, David (Penny) Bullock of Saginaw, Dale (Fay) Bullock of Sandusky, Diane K. Bullock of Sandusky, grandchildren; Laurie Ganzberg, Kristin (Jeff) Fuller, Lynette (Matt) Waligora, Nanette Horst, Bradley (Lori) Bullock, Nicholas (Deb) Bullock, Cori (Christopher) Schuster, brother; Stanley (Margaret) Bullock of Caro, sister-in-law; Merle Kitchin and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law; Omar (Lila) Bullock, Clarence (Helen) Bullock, Frank (Miriam) Bullock, John (Alberta) Bullock, sister; Thelma Sterling. Funeral service was held at Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, MI with Pastor JT Mabe of Mizpah Missionary Church officiating. Internment will be in Evergreen Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at |
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Eleanor R. Peterson, 87, of Monroe, formerly of S. Rockwood, died at 10:57 p.m. Friday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Center.Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rupp Funeral Home, where a Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. |
Eleanora V. Rees 1922-2008 Eleanora V. Rees, 86, Bad Axe, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. She was born on June 29, 1922 in Sigel Township, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Wurm) Zuendel. She was united in marriage to George Rees on September 7, 1940 in the manse of the Harbor Beach Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2003. She was a member of the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church and the Bad Axe High School Class of 1940. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Steve) Wilkins, Kirkland, Wash. and Linda (Dennis) Veale, Fremont; a sister, Evelyn Irwin, Bad Axe; six grandchildren, Steve (Kelly) Wilkins, Mary Konarek, Kevin (Teri) Lowery, Amy Veale, Rebecca (Rick) Content and Jennifer Veale and eight great-grandchildren, Zoe Wilkins, Meadow Wilkins, Carlie Wilkins, Ashalynn Wilkins, Cody Konarek, Alyssa Konarek, Jake Lowery and Samuel Content. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Zuendel and one sister, Genevieve Zuendel. Services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Jan Dykshoorn, pastor, officiated. Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Elisabeth C. Smoljo, age 77 of Centreville, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at Three Rivers Health.  She was born in Munich, Germany on May 5, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Elsa (Hofbauer) Lederer.  She came to the United States in 1951, settling in Chicago.  It was there that she met and married Joseph Smoljo on Aug. 11, 1956.  Elisabeth was a bookkeeper and had worked for U.S. Steel, Sears-Roebuck, and Darling Enterprises.  She and her husband retired to Centreville in 1979.  Here she worked briefly for Denton Mills and Village Market, and attended St. Clare Catholic Church.  She was an avid football fan.  She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, and bird-watching. Elisabeth is survived by her husband, Joseph Smoljo of Centreville;  one son, Joseph Smoljo, Jr. and his wife, Brenda of Seymour, Ind.;  two grandchildren, Ashley Smoljo of Seymour, Ind., and Chad Jordan and his wife, Monica of Sturgis;  one nephew, Bryan Smoljo and wife, Claudia of Joliet, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and by three brothers.  Cremation has been conducted.  A memorial funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Three Rivers with Rev. Father Mark Vyverman officiating.  Donations will be used for memorial masses. Arrangements were by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon.  Online register and condolences may be left at www. eickhofffuneralhome.com |
Memorial services have been set for Emerald M. quot;Peggy quot; Baker, age 92, of Monroe, MI who passed away Friday, December 26, 2008 in Mercy Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. |
Ethel M. Burkett, age 96, of Monroe, MI passed away, at 10:05 PM at the Lutheran Home in Monroe on Friday, January 9, 2009. According to her wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Neapolis, OH. |
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Eunice Fern Fraylick, age 90, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Sunday evening Jan. 11, 2009, at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis. She was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Florence Township, Mich., a daughter of the late Johnny Raymond and Abigail Arzilla (Allen) White. Eunice had resided in Sturgis since 1955, coming from Constantine. On May 13, 1941, she married Ralph Leon Fraylick in Sturgis. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage together until his death on Dec. 15, 1993. Eunice was a homemaker and had also worked as a beautician. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis where for many years she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed volunteering her time at her church and also at the Sturgis Hospital. Eunice loved books, reading and crafts. She was always making lots of goodies for her children and grandchildren. Surviving are: four daughters, Karen Stukey of Sturgis, Paula (Paul) Merrifield of Fairbanks, Alaska, Sherry (John) King of Rochester Hills and Pamela (Jack) Armstrong of Three Rivers; a son, Larry Fraylick of Sturgis; 11 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Bohm of Centreville; a brother, Junior (Marie) White of Three Rivers; a sister-in-law, Ellen White of Sturgis; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Charles White and Carl White; a granddaughter, Cindy Merrifield; and son-in-law, Melvin Stukey. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Eunice Fraylick will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. The Rev. Robert Keim of the First United Methodist Church and Pastor Glenn Russell, chaplain of Thurston Woods Village will officiate. Private burial will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers memorial donations be directed to Thurston Woods Villa, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Her obituary is also at www.Tributes.com. |
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Peplinski, Evelyn V. Bay City, Michigan Evelyn V. Peplinski passed away Friday evening, January 9, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 89 years. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from St. Hyacinth Church at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call at the Church from 12:00 noon until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, Evelyn's family has requested any memorials be extended to Brian's House. There will be no visitation at the Ambrose Funeral Home. A full obituary will be in the Monday edition of the Times. |
Seifferly, Evelyn Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Seifferly passed away early Sunday morning, January 11, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1915. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass is being planned for Wednesday. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition of the paper. gephartfuneralhome.com |
Frances Thorington Otisville Frances Thorington, 81, of Otisville, passed away Monday (January 5, 2009) after a long struggle with Alzheimer s. Frances was born December 21, 1927, in Flint, the daughter of Frances (Niedzwecki) and Nicholas Manych. She was united in marriage to Lewis Thorington on July 1, 1949. Frances was active in the Senior Olympics, Thetford Senior Center and Forest Township Seniors. She also loved playing cards, bingo, gardening, mowing the lawn and going to the casino. Frances was a loving and caring person who always put others first. Her first love was her family. She is survived by her children, Wendy Ball, Judy (Max) Farner, John (Crystal) Thorington; grandchildren: Max Farner III, Kim (Scott) Brabant, Carly (Shaun) Speranza, Amanda (Jeff) Bramlett, Taylor and Tyler Thorington; great-grandchildren, Logan and Aiden Farner, Jacob Brabant, Mia Speranza; sister, Agnes Dunn; brother: Paul Manych; sister-in-law Peggy Manych, Geneva Willford, Carol |
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Francis  W.  Yockey, age 88, of Bronson, Mich., died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital. He was born May 5, 1920, in Jamestown, Ind., a son of Forba Fern and Wava (Straw) Yockey.  On April 4, 1045, he married Wannetta Stumpf  in Angola, Ind.  Francis was a hired farm hand for the Carpenter, the Wall and the Schafer families before owning his own farm in Southern Branch County.  He had also worked for the former Darling Company and retired from Grumman-Olson in Sturgis in May 1985. He enjoyed fishing and working in his spare time and attended the First Baptist Church of Bronson. Surviving are: his wife, Wannetta and his sister, Lucille Kirkpatrick of Marion, Ind.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Orville Yockey and his sister, Lenora Patterson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Bronson with Pastor John Fields officiating. Friends may call at the First Baptist Church, beginning at noon Saturday. Interment will follow in Flint Cemetery, Flint, Ind. Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson is in charge of arrangements.   |
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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. |
Fredric W. White, 49 of Monroe, died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. He had been ill for two months. Friends may call from 3 - 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Rupp Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. |
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Freida Powlison, age 87, of Owosso passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at her residence. Freida worked as a telephone operator in Owosso and Durand. She loved to garden and travel, particularly to her and her husband Lloyd’s house up north. Freida was born July 4, 1921, in Cookeville, Tenn., the daughter of J.C. and Effie (Ellis) Bean. She graduated from high school in Tennessee in 1939 and moved to Owosso in 1941. On Sept. 19, 1942, she married Lloyd Powlison in Durand. She was very active in volunteering her time to work for the March of Dimes, the Cancer Crusade, the United Way and for the American Red Cross, working in the blood program. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by  her husband, Lloyd; sons, Roger (Janenne) Powlison of The Villages, Fla., and Dennis (Susie) Powlison of Adrian; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Nancy; a granddaughter, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services took place Saturday, Jan. 10, at Nelson-House Funeral Home, Owosso, with Pastor Susan Kingsley officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Owosso Memorial Healthcare Hospice. |
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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. |
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TIFTON, Ga. -- George Joseph Baksic Jr., 51, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. |
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Harold Brower, 91, of Holland, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Notier-Ver Lee-langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland. www.notierverleelange land.com   |
Harry K. Benson, 75 of Monroe died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio at Toledo where he had been for 5 days. He had been in poor health since November.Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. |
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Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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Helen L. Summers, age 87, of Coldwater died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at The Community Health Center of Branch County. Helen was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Jasper, Mich., to Lewis and Ellis (Richison) Baugh. She married John W. Summers on Oct. 12, 1940, in Wauseon, Ohio. He preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1983. Helen has lived in the Branch County area for many years. She was an attendant nurse at the Coldwater Regional Center for 18 years, retiring in 1982. Mrs. Summers was an active member of the Coldwater First Baptist Church and the Good Sam Travel Trailer Club. She loved sewing and was an avid quilter, participating in the quilting Club at the Senior Center. She enjoyed the outdoors; camping and fishing, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, John, Helen was preceded in death by her son, David Summers; her daughter, Emma Louise Summers; her granddaughter, Michalla Kelley; sisters and brother, Hazel “Tootie” Baugh, Richard Baugh, Ruth Lee, Marjorie Baugh, and her son-in-law, Sam Kollmorgen. She is survived by her son, John and Diana Summers Jr. of Coldwater; her daughters, Cheryl Hurd of Coldwater, Mary and Jim French of Middleville, Mich., Rhonda Kollmorgen, Carol and Mike Kelley, Janet and Jerry Zabonick, all of Coldwater; brother, Wayne and Betty Baugh of Adrian; sisters, Mona Summers of Adrian, Thelma and John Deline of Clayton, Elsie and Jack Gillan of Adrian, Nina and Jack Clement of Tecumseh, Mazie Blaine of Adrian; nine grandchildren, Kip, Mollie, Mike, Tim, Chris, Andrew, Lisa, Angela and David; six great-grandchildren, Gabe, Tyson, D.J., Daylin, Gracie, Meagan, and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at the Coldwater First Baptist Church, with Pastor David Anderson and Harold Jewell officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Dutcher Funeral Home, 440 W. Chicago St., Coldwater. Memorials may be directed to The Maple Lawn Alzheimer’s Unit. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
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Hugh D. Blair, 91, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Drews Village Green in Hillsdale. He was born Sept. 20, 1917, in Reading Township, to Thomas and Goldie (Masters) Blair. He was married May 31,1941, to Ann Buckness and she preceded him in death Dec. 12, 2000. Hugh lived his entire life in Hillsdale County and retired from Allied Products Corporation after 57 years of service. Hugh had a wonderful sense of humor and was liked and admired by all who had the opportunity to know him. Surviving are a son, Gerald (Nancy) Blair of Ivins, Utah; two grandsons, Steven (Jane) of Portland, Oregon and Thomas (Erika) of Salt Lake City, Utah and five great-grandchildren, Alexander, Katherine, Mackenzie, Audrey and Brandon. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother. Memorial services for Hugh Blair will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with Pastor Gary Oliver officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. There will be no visitation or viewing. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Michigan Society for the Blind or the American Cancer Society. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Ray Crafts 11/5/1929 - 1/14/2008 Your laughter, your smiles & your witty jokes, Your love for music & bicycle spokes. The warmth of your hugs & kindness of your kiss, For these are all the things we truly do miss. This year without you has been quite too long, But the memories of you shall always carry on. You've warmed the hearts of your friends & family & we miss you. Love, Dorothy, children & grandchildren |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Inez R. Scuffham, 88, of Bessemer, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in Hurley. |
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Irene Godlove, born on Sept. 23, 1920 to Benjamin and Jennie Perkowski, passed away on Dec. 27, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Tyrus; children, Linda (James) Brayton of Mason, David (DaeSun) Godlove of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Janis (Mark) Munro of Camden; grandchildren, Amy Schuster, John Dunham, Victoria Munro and Victoria Godlove; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Phillips (Harriet); and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Jessie and Ted Magnuson, Helen and Frank Stirton, Kenneth Dunham. Irene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and enjoyed gardening, reading, crosswords, playing cards and bird watching. She worked at the Regent Restaurant with her three sisters and also at Sparks Corp. and then stayed at home to raise her family. Per her request, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held. To recognize her, contributions may be made to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility, 140 Mechanic, Hillsdale, MI 49242 “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many thing; enter into the joy of the Lord” Matthew 25:23. |
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Irene J. Oetman, 83, of Allegan, died Sunday, January 11, 2009, at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Mrs. Oetman was born December 2, 1925, in Otsego, the daughter of Martin and Nellie (Kok) Boerman. Surviving are her three children, Ron Oetman of Grand Rapids, David and Sandy Oetman and Diane and Daniel Groh, all of Allegan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Orvil and Marge Boerman and Wayne and Delores Boerman, all of Byron Center; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerrit; a daughter, Judy Oetman; grandson, Ryan Harwood; great-grandson, Joseph Sousley; and her sister, Phyllis Slagter. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com,   where funeral services will be  on Wednesday at 11 a.m., a visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Pastor Roger Lambert will officiate. Interment Hudson Corners Cemetery, Allegan Twp. Memorials may be made to the Wings of Hope Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Assoc.   |
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James F. Reason, age 69, of Montpelier, Ohio, and longtime resident of Tennessee, passed away, early Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at the Community Health Professional’s Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. Mr. Reason was a self-employed farmer, truck driver and handyman. Born April 22, 1939 in Oxford, Mich., he was the son of C.B. and Bea (Thompson) Reason. James is survived by his daughter, Terri and husband Jay Zigler of Bryan, Ohio; sons, Patrick and wife Cindy Reason of Knoxville, Tenn., Michael Reason of Rogersville, Mo., Mark and wife Stephanie Reason of Columbus, Ohio, and Marty Reason of Springfield, Mo., eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His parents, brother, Forrest “Bud” Reason and sister, Lorraine Hastings preceded him in death. Private services will be held at Roseland Cemetery in Jackson. Memorial contributions to honor James’ life may be directed to the Community Health Partners Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance. Condolences may be sent and the online guest register may be signed at www.burrfh.com. |
Jeffary Hood was born in Chicago on January 8, 1958. He was the son of the late Cedell and the late Florine (Staggers) Hood. Jeff accepted Christ at an early age, and attended school in the Chicago area before moving to Monroe in 1977. |
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John De Weerd, 49, of Hudsonville, died from accidental injuries Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. Visiting at the VanderLaan Funeral Home in Hudsonville is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Reformed Church in Hudsonville. Interment Zutphen  Cemetery.   www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net |
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John G. Pappas, age 68, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 11, 2009, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. He was born May 29, 1940, in Sturgis, a son of the late Gus and Nellie (Romanosky) Pappas. John was a lifelong Sturgis resident. On July 1, 1967, he married Judith Waite in Bronson, Mich. Following 35 years of dedicated employment he retired from Sutton Tool in Sturgis when the company closed. He had also been employed by Mechafinish and the Sturgis Police Department. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a true outdoorsman. He had a passion for hunting and fishing and was a longtime member of the St. Joseph County Conservation Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Judith; two daughters, Renee Fitzgerald of Kentwood and Nicole (Michael) Stroster of Kentwood; four granddaughters, Jordan, Allison, Paige and Ella. The family will receive friends from 1-8 p.m. today at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of John Pappas will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. James Carpenter will officiate. In accordance with John’s wishes cremation will follow the service. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Pappas’s memory consider the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, 230 Huron View Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.Tributes.com. |
John Michael Seaton, died at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wis., on Dec. 23, 2008, after a long illness during which he was cared for by his loving family. |
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John Pappas, age 68, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 11, 2009, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. The family will receive friends from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of John Pappas will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. James Carpenter will officiate. In accordance with John’s wishes cremation will follow the service. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Sturgis Journal. |
Joseph Calvin Schroeder, Sr. Webberville Joseph Calvin Schroeder, Sr., 82, of Webberville, Mich. (formerly of Egg Harbor, N.J.) passed away January 2, 2009. He was born August 15, 1926, in Egg Harbor City, N.J., to Calvin and Matilde (Grams) Schroeder. He married Claire Britton. Mr. Schroeder graduated from Egg Harbor High School and Michigan State University. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. Joseph was a horticulturist, growing flowers for wholesale. He was a lifetime member of the Howell Masonic Lodge #38, where he was Past Worshipful Master. Joseph owned and operated Schroeder's Greenhouse in Howell for many years. He is survived by his children, Debra (Clay) Fox of Sugar Island, Mich., Joseph (Roberta) Schroeder, Jr. of Crystal Lake, Ill., Earl (Dian) Schroeder of Metamora; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Schroeder; parents, Calvin and Matilde Schroede |
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Age 98, of West Bloomfield, formerly of Nashville. Beloved husband of the late Minette Halpern Levine. Dear father of Hilaree Anne (Levi) Tarr and Howard Barry (Sallyjo) Levine. Loving grandfather of Judith Cohn, Karen Cohn, Lissa (Paul) Hussian, and Amy Levine. Cherished brother of Jean and Dottie. Proud uncle of Mina Greenstein and Carl Baylis. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. SERVICES AND INTERMENT HELD OUT OF TOWN. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. |
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Age 54, January 12, 2009. Loving mother of Matthew and Brian Gross. Dear daughter of Eugene and Barbara Long. Grandmother of Matthew, Jr. Sister of Karen Moore and Barry Long. Companion of Robert Gross. The family suggests donations to Children's Hospital of Michigan. Please sign Linda's online guestbook at www.cremationmichigan.com. |
LYONS ROSALYN MAY |
Beloved wife of Donald H. Lyons. Dear mother of Russell Lyons, Barry (Mercedes) Lyons, and David Lyons. Loving grandmother of Daniel and Michael Lyons. Sister of the late Abraham (the late Helen) Donsky. Also survived by Arlene, Ralph, Cheryl, the late Jerry, their families and other loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. SERVICES 3:30 TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com |
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Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Warren Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk and Son Funeral Directors, Inc., 22642 Ryan Rd. (one block S. of Nine Mile). Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. |
Larry R. Hopkins, age 71, of Ionia passed away Jan. 10, 2009 in Ionia. |
Leah M. Smith 1928-2008 Leah Mae Smith, 80, Harbor Beach, passed away Sunday January 4, 2009 at the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on February 3, 1928 in Marine City, the daughter of the late Andrew and Addie (Densmore) Anderson. She was united in marriage to Harold Alton Smith on May 27, 1950 in Marine City, with Harold's father, Rev. Everett Alton Smith officiating. Together Harold and Leah operated the Ben Franklin Store in Imlay City and the Harbor Beach Variety Store for over 25 years. Harold preceded her in death on August 30, 1996. Leah was a member of the United Methodist Church in Harbor Beach, United Methodist Women, the Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce and sang in the Harbor Beach Community Choir. She enjoyed her Wednesday night card games, and others in between, cooking and camping at Sand Lake. She is survived by her children, Pam (Mike) Semp, Harbor Beach, Susan Buike, Imlay City, Janet (Greg Gerkin) Smith, Fox River Grove, Ill., Sharon (Mike) Schmalz, Harbor Beach, Mark (Kelli) Smith, Harbor Beach and Matthew (Diane) Smith, Lowell; ten grandchildren, Brad Semp, Greg Semp, Derek Semp, Shawn Tietz, Kyle Tietz, Zachary Martinez, Gabriel Martinez, Kelsey Smith, Madison Smith and Nolan Smith; eight great-grandchildren, Morgan, Owen, Nathan, Austin, Heather, Matthew, Elizabeth and Caleb. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold and siblings, Olga DeValk, Raymond Anderson, Robert Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Charles Anderson, William Anderson and John Anderson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Harbor Beach United Methodist Church. Rev. Paula Timm will officiate, with burial taking place in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be in the church starting at 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Memorials may be given to the Harbor Beach United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Leeman Reed White, of Kalkaska, passed away Jan. 9, 2009 at home., |
Leo M. Berbee, age 89, of Milan, died January 9, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born December 1, 1919 in Pillager, MN, to Peter and Anna (Puitz) Berbee. |
Letah M. (Wilcox) Boyce, aged 77, of Lake Odessa, was called Home on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 10, 2009. |
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Lola May (Brockway) (Leacox) Kisner, age 90, of Jackson, formerly of Adrian, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. Lola was born May 28, 1918, in Adrian to Virgil M. and Clara P. (Harrington) Brockway. On Jan. 16, 1937, she married Kenneth Virgil Leacox, and he passed away Oct. 21, 1970. Lola married George Wincle Kisner on June 10, 1973, and he passed away on June 28, 2007. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers and one grandson. Lola was a member of and faithfully attended Central Wesleyan Church in Jackson. Lola is survived by one daughter, Karen Elaine Stevens-Scheu of Princeton, N.C.; one son, Ralph Virgil (Brenda) Leacox of Jackson; one sister, Wilma Jean Brockway (James) Marvin of Adrian; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. As was her request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. For those who wish, contributions in her memory to the Central Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 119 N. Webster St., Jackson, MI 49202, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home, Michigan Center, 517-764-3211. |
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Loren Theodore Leeper, age 95, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born March 31, 1913, in Comstock, Mich., a son of the late John Alexander and Jessie (Tyler) Leeper. Loren had resided most of his life in the Sturgis area. On Jan. 4, 1947, he married Pansy Bernice Stevens at the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene parsonage. She died August 28, 1988. He had been employed as a pipe bender with Formed Tubes. He had did farm work, well drilling, butchering, wood cutting, raised worms for bait companies, operated a truck garden for several years and was a rodeo cowboy. He had attended the Church of the Nazarene, Fish Lake Bible Church and the New Hope Church. While working at Formed Tubes he served as union steward. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and time spent with his family. His family will forever remember his Saturday morning pancake breakfasts. Surviving are: two daughters, Genetta Baldwin of Sturgis and Rose Locke of Three Rivers; one son, Kelvin Leeper of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Lucaus Locke, Abigail Hoyt, Skye Bogucki and Shannon Baldwin; two stepgrandchildren, Roxanne Graves and Crystal Carver; two great-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Glenn Valentine Leeper Sr. of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and James Gordon Leeper of Flat River, Mo., a sister, Irene Warthall of Hillsboro, N. M.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one half sister. A graveside service and burial will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. The Rev. Dana Hartong will officiate. The Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis is handling the arrangements. If desired memorial donations would be appreciated to the family c/o: Genetta Baldwin, 69086 Texas Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.Tributes.com. |
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. |
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Luella J. Burch, age 95, of Adrian died Jan. 10, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 5, 1913, in Wauseon, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Hibbard) Loveland. She was married to Clare Burch July 2, 1932. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1999. Luella was a homemaker all of her life and loved her role as wife and mother. Luella was a long-standing member of Fellowship Bible Church and the Faith Circle. Dr. Edmund Burkey was her long-time friend and pastor. She is survived by three daughters, Betty (John) Fretwell, Janice (Joel) Wood and Phyllis (Daniel) Mehan, all of Adrian; one son, Richard Burch of Eclectic, Ala.; 27 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Joann Riegsecker and Doris Galbraith. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Robert, and two grandsons, Gary Allen and Joshua Brazee. The funeral service for Luella will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at the Wagley Funeral Home with Dr. Edmund Burkey officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Bible Church or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Lyle Rutter, age 76, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born April 17, 1932, in Benton Harbor, a son of the late Warren and Olive (Bishop) Rutter. Lyle has been a resident of Sturgis for the past 40 years, moving here from Benton Harbor. In 1979, he married Jean Lane in Las Vegas, Nev. He had been employed as a county policeman in Berrien Springs, was a truck driver for Sturgis Iron & Metal, and retired from Med-Tec in White Pigeon. Lyle enjoyed hunting, fixing lawn mowers, going to auctions, and was the neighborhood handyman. Surviving are: his wife, Jean; children, Lyle (Sandy) Rutter Jr. of Limestone, Mich., Duane Rutter of Sturgis, Lonnie (Elaine) Rutter of White Pigeon, Larry Rutter of Sturgis and Linda Rutter of Sturgis; three step-daughters, Linda (Rick) Ultz and Patsy (Steve) Scott, all of Burr Oak and Penny Leister of Illinois; one stepson, James (Pat) King of Sturgis; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter (Bonnie) Rutter and Edward (Peggy) Rutter, all of Benton Harbor. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Pat Rutter and his twin brother, Lynn; and one stepson, Tom King. The family will receive friends and relatives from noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis.  Funeral Services celebrating the life of Lyle Rutter will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with The Rev. Kurt Kuhlmann, St. Johns Lutheran Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Burr Oak Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.legacy.com.   |
MAINS GILBERT L SR |
at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin Friday, January 16, 2009 from 10 a.m. until time of the service at 2:00 p.m. with burial following at Logan Township Cemetery. Family suggests memorial tributes to the Salvation Army. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
MANCINI CARMINE E |
at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with evening prayers. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home with procession to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover Rd. (N. of 13 Mile Rd.) Warren for Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com. |
MARTINAK TERENCE A |
Wednesday 7-9 p.m. in Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave. (888-245-5118), where services will be Thursday 11 a.m. Burial in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. Contributions to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 401 Tomahawk Dr. Maumee, OH 43537 or American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106. To send online condolence, go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com |
MARUS PATRICIA A |
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Tributes to the Michigan Human Society or The American Lung Association are welcome. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
MORONE NELLIE |
at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 2-9 p.m., rosary time pending. In state at St. James Church, 46325 Ten Mile Novi, Thursday 10 a.m. until the funeral liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com |
MURRAY NANCY J |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Sharing of Memories at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Thursday, in state 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (between 17 and 18 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Donations are welcome to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
MYRTLE CATHERINE MERRIMAN DECKERVILLE Myrtle Catherine Merriman, age 88, of Deckerville, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 in Autumnwood of Deckerville. She was born December 5, 1919 in Harbor Beach, the daughter of the late Maxwell and Grace (See) Powers. Her family moved to McGregor, MI., and ran the Powers Hardware Store for many years. She graduated from Deckerville High School in 1938. She then attended the Business College of Port Huron. On February 1, 1941 she married Frank Merriman in Deckerville. Together they operated a Holstein dairy farm in Deckerville on land where Frank was born. Their farm was designated a centennial farm in 1992. Myrtle and Frank were married 66 years. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2007. Myrtle was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Deckerville, and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, computers, and especially being the family historian and corresponding with many friendsand extended family members throughout the years. She mastered the computer at age 82 and was an avid e-mailer. Her kindness, cards, and generosity touched everyone she met. Myrtle's cooking was legendary, especially her pies. She and her husband took in family, friends, and exchange students over the years. She was much loved by all and will be very much missed. Myrtle is survived by her only child; Phillip, his wife; Diane (Burns Cameron) and her step-grandson; Scott T. Cameron. Also, surviving are her sisters-in-law; Ida Merriman Wagner and Margaret Sweet Merriman, her brother-in-law; Willis "Bill" (Ilene) Merriman and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Max Powers Jr., and Ronald Powers. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Myrtle C. Merriman will be 11:00 am., Thursday, in the Apsey Funeral Home, your "Legacy of Life" funeral home with Pastor Chris Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Downing Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday. Memorials may be given to Deckerville 1st Presbyterian Church, Deckerville Community Hospital, or Autumnwood of Deckerville. Arrangements made by Apsey Funeral Home, Deckerville. |
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Mary E. Stoner, age 85, of Hudson, formerly of Addison, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Hudson. Funeral arrangements are pending at Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison. |
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Mary J. (Yoder) Yoder, age 65, of rural Centreville, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at her home. The family will receive relatives and friends all day Monday at the Double M Building, at 5932l Nottawa Road, Centreville. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. at the Double M. Building. Funeral arrangements by the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon, MI.   |
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. |
Mazie Lazar Brown City/ North Branch Mazie Lazar, 83, of Brown City/North Branch passed away Thursday (January 8, 2009) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mazie was born May 5, 1925, in North Branch, the daughter of Clyde and Edna (Cliff) Fishell. She grew up in North Branch. She married George Lazar on November 15, 1943. Mazie was a farmer before becoming a school bus driver for the North Branch School District from 1968-1986. She really enjoyed driving bus. Mazie had many hobbies, including sewing, quilting needlepoint, cooking, flower gardening and mowing her lawn. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Barbara (Terry) Sawgle of Lapeer, Debra (Mike) Jackson of Brown City, Delores (Jim) Dombrowski; son, George (Marlene) Lazar of Attica; sister, Marjorie (Carroll) Benoit of Texas; brothers, Sidney (Sally) Fishell and Edward (Helen) Fishell, both of Marlette; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was prece |
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McALLISTER ROBERT W |
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McGUIRE ANDREW J |
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (between 6-7 Mile Rds.). In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. and Mass 10 a.m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church (Beech Daly Rd., South of 5 Mile Rd.). Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorial contributions to Mary Crest Manor, Livonia, appreciated. |
Ellen, Mildred Pinellas Park, Florida Formerly of Saginaw Passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009, in Florida at the age of 88 years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, at W.L. Case & Company, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Steve Bach will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the service. A full obituary will be published in a later edition of the news. www.casefuneralhome.com |
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Mildred Tenckinck age 91 of Holland died Friday, January 9, 2009. Mildred was born in Holland, graduated from Holland High School, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the North Holland Reformed Church where she taught Sunday School and did Wednesday night Pioneer Club. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 1987 and a daughter-in-law Brenda Tenckinck in 2007. She is survived by her children — Rev. Kenneth and Arlene Tenckinck of Warwick, NY, Delbert Tenckinck of Holland, and Pat and Charlie Walker of Holland; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law- Evelyn Brower of Holland and Marian DeHaan of Holland; nephews, nieces, and cousins. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at the North Holland Reformed Church, 12050 New Holland St., with the Rev. Joshua Van Leeuwen officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting will be 2-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday at the Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Ave. and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Holland Reformed Church. For more information and an online registry, visit www.lifestorynet.com.   |
NANCY J. MAYNARD SANDUSKY Nancy J. Maynard, age 56, died Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Marlette Hospice Residence. She lived in Sandusky and was previously from the Kingston area. She was born March 21, 1952 in Detroit, daughter to the late William and Martha (Edmondson) Hanzinger. Nancy graduated from Redford High School in 1969. She has worked at Wal-Mart s in Sandusky the past 3 years. She is survived by her daughters; Amanda (Jeremy) Aldridge of Marlette and Donna (Michael) Broughten of Kimball, sons; Brian Maynard of Grand Blanc and Charles (Jill) Maynard of Kingston, brother; Karl (Lisa) Hanzinger of Croswell, grandchildren; Kaden Maynard, Kaylee Aldridge, Kemper Aldridge and Hanna Broughten; step grandchildren; Zakari Chappel, Abby Chappel and Taylor Aldridge, former husband Roger Maynard of Deford and special cat, midnight. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William Michael Hanzinger. Cremation has taken place at the Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City. Funeral services were held at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette with Pastor Steven Kovac officiating. Memorials may be donated to the family. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc., Marlette, MI. (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com |
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NIMS SHARON IRENE |
Age 65 of Warren, MI. Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2009 surrounded by family members after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Douglas Nims. Beloved daughter of Billie Irene Elliott (the late Harry Elliott), Sons, Wayne (Genessa) Nims, David (Maria) Nims and Daughters Tammie (Steve) Clark, Sherrie Doucette, Jill (Scott) Wigglesworth. Grandchildren Kathleen, Douglas, Christopher, Angellayna, Bryan, Alecia, Sara, Chandler, Glenn & Austin. Great Grandchildren Destiny, Javon and Aurora. Sisters Jill (Charles) Smith, Amy (David) Merciez) and brother Clyde (Evelyn) Elliott. Sharon was the proud, supportive wife and mother to her family members who have served their country including her husband, three of her children and several other family members. Sharon enjoyed traveling, quilting, camping and anything centered around her family & friends. Sharon was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Those wishing may contribute in lieu of flowers in memory of Sharon Nims to the American Cancer Society or Michigan Hospice. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31100 Twenty-Three Mile, Chesterfield Twp., MI. |
O'MARA FRANCES |
Age 86, died January 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Brian "Duke". Loving mother of Patrick (Deni), Kathleen (Stan) Zasuwa, Linda (Curt) Carriveau, Cheryl, and Lorrie (Steve) Peck. Loving grandmother of Mandi, Erin, Brian, Eric, Dan, Sheena, Shannon, Rachael, Sean, Zachary, Amy, Stephen, Tess, Isabel, Charlie and six great-grandchildren. Remembered also with love by her surviving brother, sister, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Visiting Wednesday 5-9 p.m. with Rosary 7:30 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7:30 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw 6-7 Mile). Visiting Friday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Priscilla Church, 19120 Purlingbrook (N off 7 Mile, W of Middlebelt) Interment Holy Sepulchre. |
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Age 48, passed away January 11, 2009. He was born on March 19, 1960, in Detroit, to Raymond and Joan (Rose) Palmer. Patrick is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Palmer of 21 years; his son Jake Palmer; sisters: Deborah, Doreen, Deonna (Greg); three nephews, two nieces, one great-niece; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the beloved son-in-law of Al and Rose Asadoorian. Memorial gathering Januray 15, Thursday, 2-9 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 122 West Lake Street (Ten Mile), South Lyon. Memorial service Friday 10:30 a.m. with family receiving friends at 10 a.m. prior to the service at New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River, New Hudson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family for an Educational Fund. Online guestbook www.phillipsfuneral.com |
POIRIER JAMES J |
January 10, 2009. Dear father of Steven, David and Sharon (David) Hare. Dear grandfather of Derek and Kyle Poirier and Austin and Garrett Hare. Dear brother of Gerald, William (Lillian), Theresa and the late G. Raymond. Dear son of the late Wilfred and Agnes. Dear friend of Dorothea Poirier. Memorial Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion, Thursday, January 15 at 4 p.m. Reception to follow. Memorials to Riverside Commons, 33503 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield, MI 48047. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, New Baltimore, MI. |
PRZYBYLA IRENE A |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian, Scripture Service 4 p.m. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Martha Church with Mass of the Resurrection 11 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig. |
Paul Bildzok, Jr. Almont Paul Bildzok, 48, of Almont (formerly of Red Hook, N.Y.) passed away Tuesday (January 6, 2009) at home. Paul Thomas Bildzok, Jr., was born August 4, 1960, in Concord, Mass., the son of Paul Thomas and Patricia Bildzok, Sr. Paul was a graduate of Almont High School, class of 1978. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University in 1982. While at Michigan State University, Paul became a member of the National Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi. He had worked for IBM from 1982 to 2004 in Kingston, N.Y., and Poughkeepsie, N.Y., as a computer programmer. While in college, he worked for Texas Instruments and Sperry Rand during the summers. He is survived by his son, Matthew Bildzok of Red Hook, N.Y.; daughter, Allison Bildzok of Red Hook, N.Y.; mother, Patricia Bildzok of Almont; brother, Steven (Chris) Bildzok of Imlay City; sister, Donna (Terry) Veres of Lapeer; wife of 21 years, Amy Gifford of Red Hook, |
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Osterhout, Peggy Ann Sr. Anne of Jesus Bay City, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Brian's House at the age of 55. Services are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, and a complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition. |
RALLIS FREIDA MAE PHILLIPS |
at church begins 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorials to American Cancer Society or St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. View obituary and share memories at www.desmondfuneralhome.com |
RANDLE DONALD R |
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr Rd. at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Rd.), Warren. www.ahpeters.com |
ROSENS SAMUEL |
Beloved soulmate of Phyllis Eisenberg. Dear father of Randy (Linda) Rosens, Mark Rosens, Tami (Gary) Rosens-Fink and other devoted children, Gil Eisenberg, Phillip (Claudia) Eisenberg, Laura Eisenberg and Pamela (Bob) Kelleher. Dearest brother of Herman (Jan) Rosens and the late Doreen Ossepow. Loving Saba of Danielle, David, Andrew, David, Jacob, Ben and Devon. SERVICES TODAY 1 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT B'NAI ISRAEL CEMETERY, NOVI, or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com |
RUMBAUGH BETTE JEAN |
6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia. Funeral Services at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Assoc. or American Cancer Society. Share a memory online at www.rggrharris.com |
DELBRIDGE, Randy J. - Age 43, of Lawton Oklahoma, died on Friday, January 2, 2009, in Lawton, Oklahoma. A Memorial Service will be held on January 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Shawn Baptist Church, 2493 North Genesee Road, Burton, Pastor Raymond Cocke officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Randy was born June 4, 1965 in Fairfield, California, to Robert A. and Sieglinde Volker Delbridge. He worked for PSO in Oklahoma for several years and also worked in the tree trimming business. Randy is survived by his parents of Swartz Creek; two daughters, Autumn Delbridge of Flint, and Mikala Gatliff of Duncan, Oklahoma; four sisters and their spouses, Cindy (Barry) Saltus of Norman, Oklahoma, JoAnn (Mike) Sanderfer of Swartz Creek, Pam (Wayne) Gross of Flint, Terri (Michael) Clark of Brighton; and several nieces and nephews. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Richard Paul Bice, 67, of Jonesville, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Hillsdale Community Health Center, Hillsdale. He was born Dec. 27, 1941, in Detroit, the son of Paul and Marie (Hazard) Bice. Dick married Sandra D. Warner  July 25, 1981, in Grass Lake. She survives. Dick loved to play pool and tinker with cars. He was a member of the F.O.E. Lodge #4290 in Jonesville and the A.P.A. Pool League. Dick was an avid pool player and won many trophies and made many good friends. Dick is survived by his wife, Sandra; their children, Margaret, Sharrie, Randy, Timothy (Cindy) and Brenda; grandchildren, Jessica, Charles, Derek and Quintin, special cousin, Alice Pauline Diekman of Somerset Center and his three kitties, Soccer, Sneaky and Sadie. Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Jonesville Eagles Lodge #4290, 439 Beck Road, Jonesville with Myron Rhodes officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home, Hudson. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com. |
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BESSEMER, Mich. -- Rita M. (Alden) Carlson, 56, of Bessemer, Mich., died peacefully, surrounded by her family, Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at her daughter's home in Plainfield, Ill. |
DART, Robert D. - Age 84, of Swartz Creek, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Heritage Manor. Funeral Services will be 1PM Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors performed under the auspices of Swartz Creek VFW Post # 3720. Visitation will be 2-8PM Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one's choice in Robert's memory. Robert was born April 22, 1924 in Flint the son of the late George and Orilla (Muchler) Dart. He married Alice Shaw in 1947 and she preceded him in death April 11, 1998. Robert was employed by General Motors as a pipe fitter for 40 years until his retirement in 1986. He also served honorably in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his 3 children, Bernetta Alexander of Swartz Creek, Linda Samuelson of Swartz Creek, Melvin (Barb) Dart of Flint; 6 grandchildren, Larry, Mark, Vicki, Pamela, Melissa, Angie; 9 great-grandchildren; 9 siblings, Donald (Maxine) Dart of Flint, Betty Johnson of Swartz Creek, Harold (Wanda) Dart of Swartz Creek, Duane Dart of Flint, Russell (Carole) Dart of Pennsylvania, Ralph (Pam) Dart of Swartz Creek, Gladys (Gerald) Merkle of Three Rivers, Kenny (Nora Jane) Dart of Swartz Creek, Joanne (James) Wakeman of Fenton; sister-in-law, Eloise Starkey of Fenton; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shirley Dart and Dorothy Wolfe. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Robert Lawrence AcMoody Sr., age 78, of Coldwater, Mich., died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at the Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas where he was spending the winter following a short illness. Funeral Services celebrating the life of Robert Lawrence AcMoody, Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church of Bronson with Rev. Matt Bistayi officiating. Interment will follow in Batavia Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday where memorial donations are suggested to the First Methodist Church of Bronson.  Obituary is also at www.kolcz.com where private messages may be left for the family. |
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Robert “Bob” Hanke, age 82, of Adrian passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 at Herrick Manor in Tecumseh. The funeral service for Bob will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joel Sarrault officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at  www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Daybreak or Herrick Manor. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
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Roland J. Cross, 74, of Allen, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at his home. He was born Sept. 16, 1934 in Hanover to Clemary and Odessa Irene (Strait) Cross. He was first married to Donna Buelow and she preceded him in death. He married Alma Powell Sept. 22, 1979 and she survives. Roland was a former employee at Walker Manufacturing in Jackson. He drove milk truck for several years. He started a lime business in 1962 and also did excavation work. Roland retired from farming in 1997. Surviving besides his wife Alma are four children, twins, Roxanna Munsell of Portsmouth, Va. and Roland D. (Martha) Cross of California, Tamara n(George) Martin of Portsmouth, Va. and Abby Cross and fiance Landon Mills of Camden; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Martha (Clyde) Stiles of Spring Arbor and Genieve Creamens of Jackson; a brother, Gerald Cross of Pullman, Mich.; mother-in-law, Irene Powell of Jonesville; four sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Andrew; granddaughter Brittany Kay Munsell; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services for Roland Cross will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Clyde Wonders officiating.  Interment will follow at Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Multiple Myloma Association. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Ronald James Cheladyn North Branch Ronald James Cheladyn, 60, of North Branch (formerly of Dearborn Heights) passed away January 1, 2009. He was born September 29, 1948, in Dearborn, to Earnest and Ann (Paraluck) Cheladyn. He married Meri-Jo Roon on November 10, 1984. Ronald worked for L&L Products in Romeo. He was a member of Country Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Meri-Jo Cheladyn of North Branch; children, Jason Cheladyn of Florida, Edward (fiancee, Amanda Halliday) Cheladyn of Sault Ste. Marie, Mike Cheladyn of North Branch, Keri (Brad) Krakrw of Taylor, Laurie Ann Cheladyn of Flint, Connie Cheladyn of East Lansing; grandchildren, Tyler, Christina, Ally and Aiden; siblings, Paul (Gayle) Cheladyn of Brighton, Debbie (Roy) Pace of Dearborn Heights; niece, Robin; nephews, Derek, Danny, Chris and Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Ann Cheladyn. In lieu of flowers please give gifts to the family. Funeral services were held Tuesday |
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SCOTT ANNIE MAE |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City where the services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Please share a memory of Annie at www.rggrharris.com |
STANO KENNETH J |
of Clarkston formerly of St. Clair Shores, January 10, 2009. Age 71. Husband of Vera. Father of Julie (Buck) Drummond, Jeff (Lisa) Stano, Kristine (Thomas) Lilly, Kelly (Terry) Tipton and Karyn Stano. Step-father of Philip Keys, the late Michael Keys and Jacquelyn (Nick) Rizzo. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Brother of Gene (Andrew Cahill) Madison, Shirley Curran, Carl (Patricia) Stano and Rita Stano. Former husband of Diane Stano. Son-in-law of Willard and Rose Kohler. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston, Tuesday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston where friends may visit directly at the church 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Memorials may be made to Beaumont Hospice. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com |
STEINHART MORTON |
Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Leah (Shmuel) Wohl, Benjamin Steinhart and the late Sidney Shmuel Steinhart. Dear father-in-law of Adina (Shalom) Stein. Dear brother of Laura Kohn and Shirley (Saul) Rubenstein. Dear grandfather of many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday 1 p.m. at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL (248) 543-1622. Interment at Workmen's Circle Cemetery. |
STUDDERS MICHAEL J |
Bay City, MI. Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center with family by his side at the age of 70. Mike was born May 13, 1938 in Dearborn to the late Peter J. and Kathryn "Kitty" (Kelly) Studders. Left to cherish his memory besides Andrea, his loving wife of 21 years, are his children Michelle (Tony) Huerta of Livonia, and Peter J. Studders of Bay City; three grandchildren Ian, Aidan, and Erin; his former wife Diane (Lilburn) Studders; and his sisters Mary Lou (Jim) Woodward, Kathryn (Neil) Carter, Maureen Dahl, and Karen (Steven) Appledorn. The Funeral Service will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home East. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 until 8 p.m., and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service. |
Visitation for Sandra Parks of Milan, who died Thursday morning, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan. |
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Serena Arlene Hughes, 72, of Zeeland, went on to Heaven Saturday, January 10, 2009. Serena was born in Hamilton, Michigan March 28, 1936 to Joseph and Henrietta Dubbink.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings: Angeline and Harry Staal, Justin and June Dubbink, Henry Dubbink, Victor Dubbink and Roger Dubbink. Serena is survived by her children:  Pat Franks of Zeeland, Jeff Hughes of Zeeland, Mary and Doug Zwagerman of Zeeland, Joyce Hughes of Zeeland, Judy Garcia of Zeeland, Pam Hughes of Holland, grandchildren:  Savannah and Joel Helder, Summer Hughes, Michael Garcia, Hannah Zwagerman, Samantha Hughes, Daniel Zwagerman, Tyler Garcia, Connor Baker, Ashley Westerhof, Blaine Franks, great-grandchildren:  Chase Hamlett and Isaiah Franklin, her siblings:  Sylvia Dubbink, Gert Dubbink, Leon and Herena Dubbink, Ted and Myrtle Dubbink, Howard and Phyllis Dubbink, Ron Dubbink, Russ and Vivian Dubbink, sister-in-law, Ruth Dubbink, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at First Christian Reformed Church, 15 S. Church Street, Zeeland.  The Rev. Paul Bakker will officiate.  Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Monday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland.  Memorial contributions may be made to defray funeral expenses. www.yntemafh.com  |
Piotrowski, Sharon (Tanner) Essexville, Michigan Sharon Tanner Piotrowski, age 64 years, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 in Bay Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time and a complete obituary will be provided tomorrow by the W.A. Trahan Funeral Chapel. |
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho -- Signe M. Blonshine, 87, of Mountain Home, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at a local hospital. |
Steven A. Love, 53, of Monroe died Saturday at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. |
Susan Kay Madigan, 68, of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. |
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Susan T. Herbster, age 61, of Posey Lake passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at her home. She was born March 13, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to Fred and Anna (Burns) Morton. On July 10, 1965, she married James A. Herbster in Toledo, and he survives. Susan was a life member of the AMVETS Auxiliary Post #21 in Sebring, Fla., the F.O.E. Auxiliary Post #4240 of Sebring, Fla., and the F.O. E. Auxiliary Post #2371 of Adrian. Susan worked for E.I DuPont in Toledo, Ohio, and Mt. Clemens, Mich., until her retirement in 1997. After retiring, Suzy spent her summers at Posey Lake and winters in Sebring, Fla., where she made many new friends. Ah… life is good! She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Laura Burghardt and her husband, Mickey, of Adrian; one sister, Mary Pat Bacchus of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Nichole and Michael; and three great-grandchildren, Anahi, Nayeli and Rihanna.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Anthony Douglas Herbster; and a sister, Nancy McManus. The family of Susan wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. William Decker and staff and Hospice of Lenawee for their care and compassion. Funeral services for Susan will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. David Morton officiating. Burial will be in Toledo Memorial Park on Thursday at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
TALKINGTON FRANK S |
Tuesday 4 -9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Memorials suggested to City Rescue Mission of Saginaw. Share a memory at www.sawyerfuller.com |
TODD DONALD W |
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp.), 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
TRUDY M. SHAHBAZ DECKERVILLE Trudy M. Shahbaz, age 87, of Deckerville, died Friday December 19, 2008 in her home. She was born October 6, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Teevin) Diederich. She married Joseph B. Shahbaz on February 27, 1945 in Chicago. He preceded in death on July 1, 2003. Survived by three sons; Kenneth of Greensboro, NC., Daniel of Stevensville and Robert of Deckerville. Funeral Mass was in St. Mary Catholic Church, Port Sanilac. Arrangements by the Apsey Funeral Home, your "Legacy of Life" funeral home. |
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TUREK JAMES H |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with Rosary 6 p.m., at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (between Middlebelt and Merriman). |
TYKOSKI CAROLYN M |
Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr. in Rochester with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. |
TYKOSKI VERA M |
at the Nelson Funeral Home, Thursday from 1-8 p.m. and at church on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. Contributions may be made to the Otsego Haus or to Mercy Hospice, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. Friends may offer their condolences online at www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com. |
Thomas James Osborne died December 30, 2008, in Bradendon, Florida, in the company of family and loved ones. |
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AURORA, Minn. -- Thomas Stanley Brozzo, 63, of Aurora, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. |
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TOMI J. WELSH, 55, of Manistee, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, with visitation one hour prior at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements. |
Verdith "Evelyn" Risdon Lapeer Verdith "Evelyn" Risdon, 82, of Lapeer since 1968, passed away Wednesday (January 7, 2009). She was born December 8, 1926, in Thomas, Mich., to John and Birdith (Churchill) Fenner. She married Gernard "Charlie" Risdon on April 7, 1946 in Ortonville. Mrs. Risdon was a member of Deerfield Church of Christ for 37 years and a longtime member of T.O.P.S. #888. Evelyn was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for many years, because two of her daughters were diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. She won Jack Bailey's Queen for a Day in 1963, asking for wheelchairs and other items to help her daughters. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Stan) Kaleto of Gladwin and Karen (Ron) Mass of Flint; sister, Lila Ellis of Mio; many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members and good friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gernard "Charles" Risdon; daughters, Linda Risdon, Kathleen Nuss an |
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Vernon J. Salow, 82 of Monroe died at 8:50 p.m. Friday in Mercy Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room.Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. He will lie in state at 10 a.m. |
WAICKMAN SR ANNA MARY I H M |
Thursday 2-7:30 p.m. at the I.H.M. Motherhouse Chapel in Monroe, MI with Prayers at 3 p.m. and Funeral Services on Friday at 10 a.m. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund. Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home, (734) 241-9300. |
WALL MARGARETH M |
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be addressed to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation, PO Box 780, NY, NY 10008-0780. Please share a memory of Margareth at www.kaulfuneralhome.com |
WALTERS SUZANNE C |
Age 52, December 30, 2008. Beloved wife of Allen. Loving mother of Walter (Shawn) Filipiak and Trevor Walters. Daughter of Walter Filipiak, Jr. and the late Jennie. Sister of Michelle Gonzales and Roxanne Filipiak. Proud grandmother of Melody Filipiak. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. A Memorial Service to be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Heart of the Hills Christian Church, 5085 Orion Rd., Rochester, MI 48306. Please sign Suzanne's online guestbook at www.cremationmichigan.com |
WILSON MAUREEN (OBERT) |
40, of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at home. Maureen graduated from Livonia's Franklin High School in 1987, and the College for Creative Studies in 1993, earning a BA in graphic communications; where she later taught graphic design. An award-winning designer, she owned Gotta Have It Graphics, providing design services to clients nationally and later channeling her talents into interior design. A vibrant person with a lust for life, Maureen touched many lives - from her design group to her tennis and golf clubs - and most avidly with her family, spending time boating and skiing in northern Michigan. A keen tennis player and golfer as an adult, Maureen was competitive figure skater in her youth. Her love of travel took her on many adventures in search of good food, wine, and hunting for treasures. Maureen's smile lit up every room. She is survived by her loving husband, David Wilson; her parents Norman and Barbara Obert; sister Gabrielle (Stephen J.) LaMond; stepchildren James (Denise), Drake and Madison; mother-in-law Patricia Wilson; brothers-in-law Scott (Susan), Andy, and Lee (Kathy); nieces and nephews Sarah, Olivia, Noah, Alysse and Evan; many extended family members; countless friends, especially Karen Larson and Bob Mirek; and faithful companion, Indie. A gathering to celebrate Maureen's life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at the Wilson's Pleasant Ridge Home. Please post condolences to LMstudio.com/maureen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Maureen Obert Wilson Scholarship at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit. |
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William K. Jeffrey, age 72, of Adrian died  Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending with Handler Funeral Home.   |
YATCKO ANDREW W JR |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd., (313) 928-2300. Prayer service Wednesday 7 p.m. In state Thursday 9 a.m. at St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, 4141 Laurence (Allen Park), with Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery (Livonia). Obituary/Guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com. |
YATICH GEORGE D D C |
January 12, 2009. Distinguished chiropractor for over 50 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Ron. Special grandfather to Darrell (Sherry) and Scott (Regina). Brother of Olga Narich and Jennie Besevich. Funeral Service Wednesday 1 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Tuesday 3-7 p.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial Tributes to charity of donor's choice. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
ZUZICH ANN (POLENTZ) |
age 90, of Holland, died Sunday, January 11, 2009. She lived at Oak Crest Manor in Holland, MI. Ann was an Associate Professor at Wayne State School of Nursing; served as a former President of the Michigan Nurses Association, Citizens for Better Care and ARC/Michigan. She was an active member and volunteer at the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. She had a passion for individuals with developmental disabilities that led to advocacy at the state and national levels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 1983 and a son, Francis, in 1965. She is survived by her children; Paul and Mary Zuzich of Tempe, AZ, Marge and Carey Bakker of Holland and Michael Zuzich of Romeo, MI; grandchildren, Michael Zuzich and Maria (Zuzich) Ries; a great grandson, Chase Ries; and a sister-in-law, Vera and John Kerastas of Farmington Hills, MI. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 W 13th St., Holland, with Fr. Fred Hoesli officiating. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, MI. Visiting hours are scheduled for 5-7p.m. on Tuesday with Rosary Prayers at 6:00p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice and St. Francis de Sales Church. Arrangements are by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, Holland and an online registry is available at |
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