ANTIEAU JAMES |
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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 |
Friday, January 9, 2009 7:59 AM |
WATERSMEET, Mich. -- Albert E. Schenk, 80, of Watersmeet and Duluth, Minn., died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in Duluth. |
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Alex Keith Gary, 15, of Reading, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Fort Wayne, Ind. from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident in Branch County. He was born July 18, 1993 in Coldwater and was a 9th grade student at Reading High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, basketball, mechanics and belonged to a muzzle loading group. Alex was kind-hearted, a hard worker, and enjoyed making people laugh. Survivors include his mother Mamie Sue (Webster) Robison of Reading, father Robert Gary of Reading, grandparents Karen (Scott) Dietrich of Reading, John Esterline of Hillsdale, Mike (Kunthy) Webster of Jackson, Barb (Eugene) Gary of Reading, Richard Robison of Osseo and Kenneth (Donna) Boyd of Reading and sisters Nina Kast of Reading and Cherish Kast of Montgomery. He was preceded in death by grandmothers Ellen Boyd and Becky Esterline and uncle Bruce Gary. Funeral services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with Reverend Jim Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Berg Cemetery, Montgomery. Visitation is scheduled Thursday from 12–2 and 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the family (c/o George White Funeral Home). |
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      |
Arthur L. Steinman |
Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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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, 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 the 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, Mich.; two nieces, Shirley Anne and Amanda McFarland.     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Rob Corbin officiating. Burial will take place in Pease Cemetery, Wheatland Township. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.brownvanhemert.com. |
BARSKI VIRGINIA BERNICE |
Thursday 3-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort, Lincoln Park, MI (313-928-6500). In state Friday at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, corner of Riverbank and Howard, Lincoln Park, from 9 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. You can sign the register book and print a memorial at |
BAWOL PATRICIA |
Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (313) 928-2300. Scripture Service Thursday 7:00 p.m. Funeral Friday January 16, 2009 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Melvindale), in state 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Visit our online guestbook and share memories at www.voranfuneralhome.com |
BIBILONI ELIZABETH J |
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BLAKE TIMOTHY J |
Tim died suddenly after a construction accident in his workshop. He is survived by his wife (Donna), his four children (Tim Jr., Bill, Christine, and Mary), his five grandchildren (Connor, Emily, Zoe, Joel, and Lilly), his mother (Anne Blake), his sister (Elizabeth Opie), and his five brothers (John, Bill, Pat, Fran, and Chris), as well as many nieces and nephews. |
BODNER NICK |
1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Friday. Share a memory at |
BOLAM ALMA F |
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BORG JANET S |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Janet will lie in state on Friday 9:30 a.m. at Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park until time of Service 10 a.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Visit on line guestbook |
BOWLIN IRENE C (NEE CIESLAK) |
Thursday 2-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In state Friday 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills. Please direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association or the Michigan Humane Society. |
BRANNIGAN FRANCIS J JR |
at church begins 10 a.m. Memorial Tributes to Manna Community Meal, 1950 Trumbull St., Detroit, MI 48216, or Lighthouse of Oakland County, P.O. Box 430508, Pontiac, MI 48342. A. J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
BRUNO TAYLOR SCOTT |
Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes (N. of 17 Mile Rd.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share memories with the family at their "On Line Guestbook" at |
BRZOZOWSKI EDWARD |
January 11, 2009. Loving son of the late Edward and Mary. Dear brother of the late Lucille. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at Stanley-Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren (3 blocks E. of Beech Daly), Dearborn Hgts. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. |
BUSH CHARLIE R |
Thursday and Friday 2-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. Celebration of Life Service Friday 7:00 p.m. In state 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 800 Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. As Charlie would have wished, suits and ties are optional, but blue jeans and t-shirts are encouraged. |
Barbara Bosma, 58, of Dryden, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint. |
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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. |
Bradley S. Baugh, age 29, of LaSalle, MI passed away Friday, January 9, 2009. He had been in declining health. |
Buford G. Mathews passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. Arrangements are being handled by the Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin. |
CAMERON DOROTHY MARIE (HANSEN) |
Age 91, January 12, 2009 of Troy. Beloved wife of the late Charles Cameron. Loving mother of Catherine Lord (Richard) and Carol Maljak. Four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Dear sister of Daniel Hansen. Private services were held. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy. (248) 689-0700. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. Interment Union Corners Cemetery, Troy. Share memories at |
CHAMPAGNE JEANNE L |
at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn. Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Funeral Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. In state 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to Angela Hospice appreciated. |
CIBULKA FRANK |
at the Dearborn Chapel of the Voran Funeral Home Friday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. Anselm Catholic Church, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Anselm Church or Detroit Sokol. Obituary/Guestbook at |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
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Chance Jerred Speck, age 23, of Rome City, Ind., died on Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a snowmobile accident on Sylvan Lake. He was born in Kendallville on Sept. 9, 1985, to Frank D. Speck and Sharrita (Miller) Carpenter. Chance was working on his General Education Diploma and was recently approved for a grant to begin obtaining his CDL license.  He was working for Jake's Landscaping of Rome City. Chance loved spending time with his two boys, hunting, fishing and farming.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, four wheeling, and motorcross sports.  Survivors include: mother and stepfather, Sharrita and Mitch Carpenter of Westler Lake, near Wolcottville; father, Frank D. Speck of South Carolina; sons, Logan and Lance Speck of Kendallville; mother of his children, April Blankenship of Kendallville; brothers, Chase and Sara Paduano of Rome City, Chanden Lawson of Wolcottville and Dalton Speck of Ohio; grandmother, Treva Miller of Rome City; grandparents, Jim and Faith Carpenter of Sturgis, Mich.; aunts, Susan L. Miller of Rome City and Sally and Jim Baugues of Lafayette, Ind.; and cousins, Nathan and Ashley Baugues of Lafayette.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Glenn Miller Jr. who died Oct. 24, 2006, and grandparents, Frank and Dorothy Speck  Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral Services will be held  at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Brad Garrett. Burial will be at Woodruff Cemetery in Wolcottville, Ind. Preferred memorials may be made to LaGrange County 4-H ATV Club or 4-H Shooting Sports. View a video tribute by Friday or send condolences to the family at www.hitefuneralhome.com.   |
Charles F. Stenger, Jr. of Beaverton, age 87, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. |
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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.   |
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. |
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IRON BELT, Wis. -- Claudia B. Ruikka, 74, of Iron Belt, quietly passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. |
Clayton left his earthly bonds on Jan. 13, 2009, after a lengthy fight with cancer. |
DEE MURIEL V |
Thursday, January 15, 2-9 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore. In state at Immaculate Conception Church, 7051 Church Rd., Ira, MI, Friday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Liturgy at 11 a.m. Rosary Thursday 8 p.m. |
DENYS LUCIEN C |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Prayers at 7:30 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Friday, in state 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 4821 Marseilles, Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation (www.livestrong.org). Light a Candle and Share a Memory at |
DEWHIRST BRIAN DOUGLAS |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 ½ Mile), Warren. Funeral Friday, in state at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights. Memorials may be made to the children's education fund. |
DOLSKI ALTA M |
Of Clarkston, January 12, 2009, age 81. Loving wife of John for 54 years. Mother of John M. (Patricia) Dolski, Ann (Thomas) Novitsky, and Stephen (Dawn) Dolski. Grandmother of Erin, Jordan, Aaron and Stephen. Sister of Elizabeth (Thomas) Payne and Robert (Barbara) Forte. Alta was a Librarian for Our Lady of the Lakes Elementary School for over 20 years. Rosary Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Wednesday 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Waterford. Rite of Committal All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Online guestbook |
DOROSH DOROTHY J |
Thursday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
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. |
Additional information has been received for Dennis C. Scott, 65, of Wimauma, Fla., formerly of Monroe, who died Dec. 23.Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were by Zipper Funeral Home, Ruskin, Fla. |
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. |
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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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Donald R. Skeels, age 89, of Adrian passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Don was born May 5, 1919, the son of Wayland and Fern (Pratt) Skeels. He graduated from Adrian High School. Don attended Adrian College before transferring to Detroit Business College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree.  On Oct. 18, 1947, Donald married Marion Roberts in Detroit. Marion, his wife of more than 61 years, survives. For 35 years Don sold Prudential Insurance in Adrian, retiring in 1979. In his retirement he worked for the Sheriff’s Department as a bailiff. Don was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Elks, the Moose and the American Legion. Trips to Wisconsin and Traverse City to see his grandchildren, when he was able, were very important to Don. He was a familiar spectator at the Siena Heights soccer field watching his local grandchildren play. In addition to his wife, Don is survived by three sons, Donald (Lorie) Skeels of Stoughton, Wis., Mark (Mary) Skeels of Clayton and Matthew (Kim) Skeels of Traverse City; seven grandchildren, Sam, Ben, Emily, Ethan, Zach, Alison and Leah; and five great-grandchildren, Sophy, Silas, Ayda, Henry and Lyra. Also surviving are his siblings, Wilma Welch, Dorman Skeels, Kenneth Skeels of Adrian, Gerald Skeels and Victor Skeels. Don was preceded in death by a sister, Natalie and two brothers, Wayland and Charles. The funeral service for Don will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Brundage officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian where military honors will be conducted by the Annis-Fint Post #1584 of the VFW. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Don may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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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.   |
ESLER NORMAN C JR |
January 11, 2009. Age 78. Loving father of Brenda (Stan) Radzikowski, Brian (Wendi), and the late Jennifer. Grandfather of Shannon Marie Esler. Dear brother of Jean Gottage. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of UAW Local 909 Retirees. Donations may be made to the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in the Spring. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
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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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Evelyn M. Stites, 72, of Clayton, formerly of Fayette, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at her home. Funeral services for Evelyn will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s Daily Telegram. |
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 |
FLANNERY PATRICK GREGORY |
Friday 3 to 6 p.m. with Funeral Mass at 6 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration in Southfield (25225 Code Rd., btwn Lahser and Telegraph off 10 Mile). In lieu of flowers memorials to donor's choice will be accepted. Arrangements entrusted to Haley Funeral Directors (248) 356-4800. On-line condolences and obituary at |
FOERSTER CLEVA M |
Thursday 2 p.m. untill 9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Rd) Warren. |
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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 20, 1920, in Jamestown, Ind., a son of Forba Fern and Wava (Straw) Yockey.  He married Wannetta Stumpf on April 4, 1945, 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 woodworking in his spare time and attended and served the First Baptist Church of Bronson.  Surviving are his wife, Wannetta and his sister, Lucille Kirkpatrick of Marion, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Orville Yockey; and his sister, Lenora Patterson.  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the First Baptist Church of Bronson with Pastor John Fields officiating.           Interment followed in Flint Cemetery, Flint, Ind. Kolcz Funeral Home of Bronson was in charge of arrangements.   |
Frank J. Pieper, Jr. |
Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
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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January 12, 2009 age 73 of Wayne. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear father of Michael (Carol) and Timothy (Linda). Brother of Erlene Lawson, Donald, Doris Gillenwater, Ronald and Karen Sullivan. Grandfather of Lisa Kleinert, Joseph, Jamie and Heather Lamerand. Great grandfather of Mackenzie and Thomas Lamerand. Services Thursday 11:30 a.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2 - 9 p.m. Memorials requested to the Shriners. Please visit and post a note of condolence at |
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Thursday 1 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. Funeral Mass Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 West Ten Mile Road, Novi with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Rosary service Thursday 7 p.m. Share your special thoughts and memories at |
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Wilbur Gene Haas, 77, of Hillsdale, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at the Hillsdale Community Health Center.  He was born Aug. 12, 1931. Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service at a later date at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
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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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Gerald C. “Jerry” Stevens, 62, of Riga passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the V.A. Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. Funeral services for Jerry will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. Visiting hours will be Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joshua Stevens Scholarship Fund Blissfield Boy Scouts Troop #708. |
Glen Gordon Breault, Sr., age 60, of Engadine, passed away on Jan. 9, 2009, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. |
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HERTZBERG GERTRUDE |
Age 89. Loving wife of the late Henry. Dear mother of Ronna (Rob) Resnick and David Allen (Doris Harmon) Hertzberg. Dear grandmother of Vanessa H. Harmon. Graveside services Wednesday 12 p.m. at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. |
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Thursday 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorials to Michigan Humane Society, Attn: Honorariums and Memorials, 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220; Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 and First United Methodist Church, 22124 Garrison (at Mason), Dearborn, MI 48124-2274 |
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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   |
ROSS, Harold Of Kalamazoo Passed away January 10, 2009 at Bronson Hospital. He was born February 2, 1931 in Buchanan, MI, to the late Arthur and Gwendolyn (Miller) Ross. Harold was united in marriage on June 23, 1957, to the former Mary Ann DeHaan, who survives. Also surviving Harold are his children, Randy and Penny Ross, both of Kalamazoo; granddaughter, Jamie (Brian) Washburn. A memorial service will be held, Thursday at 12:30 PM, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2031 E. Cork Street, Rev. Greg Silvey, officiating. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Memorials may be directed to the church. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 269-343-1508 |
Additional information has been received for Harry K. Benson, 75, of Monroe who died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio at Toledo.Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Tuesday until services at 1 p.m. |
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. |
Helen F. Sontag |
Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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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. |
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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 Edmond “Jim” Menger, 83, of Burlington, passed away on Jan. 11, 2009. He was self-employed, buying and selling army surplus items. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Putnam’s of Tekonsha. A memorial service will follow at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, at Putnam’s of Tekonsha. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #52 in Coldwater. Arrangements are by Putnam’s of Tekonsha , (517) 767-4114, Tekonsha. |
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Jeffrey Todd “J.T.” Smith, 38, of Rumsey Road in Pittsford, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at his home. He was born on April 29, 1970, in Bryan, Ohio and was the son of Todd Keith and Linda (Haynes) Smith. J.T. was previously employed at Gendron in Pioneer, Ohio. He attended Lakeview Church in Merry Lake, Michigan and enjoyed playing pool and remodeling homes. Surviving Jeff are two daughters, Jessica Justus and Lindsay Messer; his fiancee, Tina Roehrs and her children, Tenika, Trevor, and Katelynn all of Pioneer; his mother, Linda Smith of Pittsford, three sisters, Chris Smith of Osseo, Shalene Smith of Hillsdale and Ellen (Norman) Osborn of Pittsford; one brother, Bruce (Cindy) Haynes of West Unity, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Bill (Joyce) Haynes of West Unity; two aunts, Wanda Smith of Allen, Washington and Kay (Tim) Price of Bryan; two uncles, Skip Wilson of Hillsdale and Billy Joe (Lisa) Haynes of Alvordton, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, father, two children, Shawna and Kyle Pike, several aunts and uncles. A graveside service for Jeff will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Waldron Cemetery with the Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Family and friends can send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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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. |
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Mr. Julius Essink, age 93, of Holland, died Monday, January 12, 2009, at Holland Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha; a great- granddaughter, Morgan Essink; and brother, Jerome Essink.  Julius was a member of Overisel Reformed Church where he served as an elder and Sunday school teacher.  He attended Western Michigan University for two years where he earned a degree in teaching.  He taught school in the Overisel and East Saugatuck area for four years.  Following teaching, Julius farmed in the Overisel area for many years.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Minnie; children, Orval “Junior” and Marilyn Essink of Zeeland, Marilyn Cranmer of Grand Rapids, Larry and Gay Vander Bie of Brooksville, FL, Rick and Gayle Vander Bie of Holland; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Andrew (Muriel) Prins of Holland; in-laws, Mrs. Jerome (Anita) Essink of Holland, Mrs. Henry (Rosie) Kortman of Holland, Marvin Ten Brink of Holland, Harvey and Joyce Gebben of Alpena; many nieces and nephews.  Funeral and committal services will be 3:00 p.m.  Friday, January 16, 2009 at Overisel Reformed Church, A-4706 142nd Ave., Holland, with Dr. Scott Lokers and Mr. Ken Kleinheksel officiating.  Burial will be in Overisel Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, January 15, at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.  Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland.  An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com.       |
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KRAUSE FLORENCE A |
Age 84, December 24, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Fred Krause. Loving mother of Thomas, Kevin (Lisa) and the late Judith. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Sascha, Michael, Laura, Claire, and Nicholas. Great-grandmother of three. Memorial service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Donations to Michigan Humane Society, 248-799-7400. |
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Follow LEED principles To the editor, As a professional engineer and 1993 graduate of Adrian High School, I echo Commissioner Greg DuMars’ request to consider LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for Adrian’s new municipal project. LEED certification would ensure that all resources used on this project are optimized, including taxpayer dollars. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org), evaluates a project based on six main categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design. Points are awarded in each category, and different certification levels are awarded based on the number of points achieved. The LEED system is simple to apply, and it attempts to evaluate a building based on its sustainability (considering economics, society, and the environment). Just considering green materials will not necessarily allow the city to achieve the most-efficient structure. In fact, by only considering green materials, the city may actually pay more money for the structure. By considering the sustainability of the structure using the LEED system, the structure (and the city) will benefit from synergies developed in the design process. For example, the city may elect to upgrade the R-value of the windows or insulation (which will cost more money), but those windows or insulation may reap 10 times the savings in energy costs over the life of the building. In “Cost of Green Revisited,” Davis Langdon found that “Many projects are achieving LEED within their budgets, and in the same cost range as non-LEED projects.” And according to a study by GSA Public Buildings Services in June 2008 of 12 GSA LEED buildings, the LEED buildings used 26 percent less energy than the national average, had 13 percent lower aggregate maintenance costs, and had 33 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The city should follow LEED principles in design of the structure, whether or not it applies for certification. Energy prices will only continue to rise, and the city should make a small investment now in ensuring reduced operating expenses in the future. Emily Aldrich Lorenz Chicago Below ceremony a hit To the editor, I would like to send a special thank you to my faithful Tory Booster members Darren Smith, Lesa Smith and Laurie Wielfaert for making the retirement of Duane Below’s jersey a huge success. (“Britton retires Below’s uniform,” Jan. 10) It was great to see our gym full and buzzing with excitement. Many alumni and friends came to town that night to honor one of our outstanding former student athletes. Darren, Lesa and Laurie worked very hard putting together the case containing his high school jersey, pictures, stats and memorabilia, not to mention the organization of the event. Mr. Clark, the varsity baseball coach, made a wonderful presentation along with athletic director Randy Salisbury. We also appreciate the outstanding sportsmanship displayed by the Sand Creek players, coaches and fans. Last but not least, thank you Duane. You bring hope to our youth and pride to our community. You have shown us with hard work and dedication, anything is possible, even in a small town! Malinda Luzier President, Britton Tory Boosters   |
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82, of Rochester, died January 10. He was born in Philadelphia. served in the U.S. Navy, then was employed in sales promotion by Mercedes-Benz in New York City. Most of his career was with the J. Walter Thompson agency in public relations, including on the West Coast. He lived for two decades in Palos Verdes. California, where he asked that his ashes be scattered, and in the Midwest where he lived in Bloomfield Hills. He also was employed here in sales promotion by the Detroit Diesel Division of General Motors. As a hobby, he had raced a Porsche sports car and was an early member of the Sports Car Club of America. In recent years he operated Madison Alley, his own public relations agency. Surviving are his children Lynda (Michael) Nelson, Richard (Beth) Lilley. Elizabeth Edelstein, Sarah (Sauers) Paul and Mary (Thomas) David and 15 grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kensington Community Church, 1825 E. Square Lake Rd, at John R. |
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Age 91, passed away on January 9, 2009. He was the loving husband of the late Olamay, and father of Mary Martha McPherson (George), Anne, Donna (deceased), Leonard, Jr., (deceased) and Robert (Eddie) Lott. Mr. Lott's brothers James and Clarence preceded him in death. Mr. Lott was a longtime resident of Highland Park, Michigan where he was a U.S. Postman. He was a faithful member of the Church of God of Detroit. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 2004. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Mount Pleasant Church of God 3304 East 126th Street where family will greet friends at 11 a.m. Service of celebration of Mr. Lott's life at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Lott's name to the Salvation Army, 16131 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075, or Benjamin Rose Adult Day Program, 2373 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106. Arrangemnets entrusted to E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, 2165 East 89th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44106. |
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Age 79, and a resident of Milford, passed away on January 12, 2009. He is survived by his dearly beloved wife, Jean, and loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Friday, January 16th at 2 p.m. Friends may visit one hour prior to the Service. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude Children's Hospital. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com |
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at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday 3-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 26701 Joy Rd., Dearborn Heights, Friday at 11 a.m. Memorial Contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rggrharris.com |
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Lester Bunce of Coldwater died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dutcher Funeral Home and will be announced as soon as they become available. |
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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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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 |
MELLEN JOHN |
Age 78, January 9, 2009 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. John was born May 27, 1930 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He was a retired carpenter, a member of St. Anselm Catholic Church and loved to travel, go hiking, attend concerts and home tours with his late wife Margaret. Dear brother of Raymond, the late Joseph, Louis, Cecilia and Maryann. Also survived by nine nieces and two nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on January 17, 2009 at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 17650 West Outer Drive, Dearborn Heights at 11:00 a.m. Funeral Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Voran Funeral Home. Contributions can be made to St. Anselm Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. Obituary/Guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com |
MILLS EDNA A |
Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Road (at Seven Mile) Northville. Memorial Services Saturday 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Main Street, Northville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. |
MOLSKI BERNARD E |
at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 2-9 p.m. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.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 |
MORRIS MARGARET P |
January 12, 2009. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and James Morris. Dear sister of the late James Morris. Loving cousin of George (Patricia) Golich and the Golich Family. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Tr.), Thursday 2:30-9 p.m. Vigil Service 7 p.m. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd. (S. of Joy) until time of Mass 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to the Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207-3485 would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com |
MORRISSEY DONALD M |
at O'Brien/ Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Thursday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. In state at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, Friday 10:00 a.m. with funeral liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Donations in Mr. Morrissey's name can be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. On line sympathy messages at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com |
Margaret Agnes Reinhardt, 86 of Monroe died 10:28 a.m. Thursday January 1, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. |
Martha B. Zelt, 100, died Jan. 3, 2009, at the Rose Garden Home in Grandville, Mich. |
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Mary E. Stoner, age 85, of Hudson, formerly of Addison, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Hudson. She was born on Sept. 11, 1923, in Addison to Harold W. and Olive F. (Blakley) Reynolds. She married Donald D. Murphy in 1939. She then married Gerald B. Stoner on Nov. 27, 1958, in Addison, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1996. Mary lived most of her life in Addison, and the past two years in Hudson. She attended Addison Schools. She was a member of the Carousel Club of Addison and a member of the Addison United Church. Surviving are three daughters, Frances Cherry of Battle Creek, Donna (Val) Bailey of Muskegon, Rosemary Moore of Hudson; two sons, Michael D. (Rosie) Murphy, Sr. of Azusa, Calif., Richard E. (Ann) Murphy of Adrian; two stepdaughters, Laura Winover of Cecil, Ohio, Linda Stoner of Archbold, Ohio; four stepsons, Duane (Jane) Stoner of Clayton, Roger (Dee) Stoner of Fairless Hills, Pa., Lloyd (Sylvia) Stoner of Adrian, Michael (Kathy) Stoner of Adrian; 36 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren; one brother, George J. (Ilah) Reynolds of Addison; two sisters, Leone Lee and Ilah Burch, both of Addison; several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Donald D. Murphy and Gerald B. Stoner; two brothers, Dennis Ernie Reynolds, Robert C. Reynolds; one sister, Anna C. Hallowell, and one stepson Larry Stoner. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison with the Rev. David Cornwell officiating. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery in Addison. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions are suggested to Addison Fire Department Ambulance Service. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com. |
Mary Sarna |
Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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Mary Watson, age 69, of Morristown, Tenn., was born May 22, 1939, and passed away Jan. 12, 2009, at her home. She was of Christian faith. She was retired from General Motors of Tecumseh, Mich., then made her home in Tennessee. She was a dedicated Mother and Mamaw to Nikole and Nellie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colston H. Watson; father and mother, Troy and Minnie McCarty. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Humphres of Locust Grove, Ga., Kathy Watson of Monroe, Mich., Candace Watson of Bean Station, Tenn., Nikole and Nellie Watson of Morristown, Tenn.; brother, Wayne (Carol) McCarty of Monroe, Mich.; sister, Jean Massengill of Maryville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Andrew and Carol Kapnick of Morristown, Tenn., Mary Beth and Jon Ferguson of Michigan; great-grandchildren, Corey and Colston Kapnick, Moira and Clara Ferguson, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. 14, 2009, at the Coffey Funeral Home, Tazewell, Tenn. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Carpenter officiating and music by Lost Now Found. Pallbearers will be Stacy Turner, Austin Turner, Preston Turner, Dennis Talley, Roger Collins, Justin Drinnon. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery. |
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Matthew Paul Kruse, 29, of Central Lake, passed away Dec. 23, 2008. Funeral services were held Dec. 27, 2008, at the First Congregational Church Central Lake. He was born in Coldwater on Sept. 21, 1979, to Catherine (Litwaitis) and Ken Kruse. Matt (“Booty”) graduated from Central Lake High School in 1998. He was also a former resident of Quincy. Matt’s love of the outdoors was evident by the time he spent pontooning, fishing, hiking and enjoying campfires. He also held a deep passion for children and their playfulness. Matt spent much time working with his dad in construction. Besides his parents, he is survived by grandma “Jo-Jo” Joyce Blair of Coldwater, grandma and grandpa Kruse of Eastport, aunt Mone (Bob) Barraw and family, aunt Lori (Litwaitis) Cutler and family, numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins who all deeply loved their “Matt-Matt,” and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Ray Litwaitis, great-grandma and grandpa Dahnke, great-grandpa Kruse and great-granny and grandpa Adams. Matt will always be lovingly remembered by his wonderful smile and great sense of humor. Please sign our online guest book at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com. |
McDONALD WILLIAM S |
Thursday 2-9 p.m. with evening Scripture Service at the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr). In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at San Francesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley (off Metro Parkway/Gratiot) Clinton Township. Memorials may be made to the church. Share memories at www.bcfh.com |
McMASTER ROBERT F |
January 13, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Janice L. Dear father of Mark R. (Debbie), Lori J. (Brian) Gosur. Grandfather of Jeff, Jenny, Justin, Jessica, Kelly and Janice. Also survived by eight great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. from the chapel of the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (West of Lilley Rd.). Family will receive visitors Thursday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribue" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com |
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Mildred L. Armstrong, 95, died Sunday, January 11, 2009, at Grace of Douglas in Douglas, MI. She is survived by three children, Rebecca (John) McClain, Richard L. Clark, and Dorothye B. Clark. Her body has been donated to the Univeristy of Michigan Medial School as an anotomical gift. Memorials may be made to Grace of Douglas Activities Department. |
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.   |
NOONAN LUCILLE N (NOVAK) |
of Needham, former ly of Greenwich, Connecticut, January 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Noonan. Loving mother of Denise Noonan Barreira and her husband Paul of Waban and T. Jeffrey "Jeff" Noonan of Needham. Sister of the late Frank and Harold Novak. Sister-in-law of Gertrude Hirschfeld of Melrose. Grandmother of Katherine Noonan Barreira of NYC. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., Needham on Thursday, January 15 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Thursday morning from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. prior to Mass. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery in Greenwich, CT on Friday at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Cardiovascular Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. 110 Francis St. Suite 5B. Boston, MA 02215 Attn: Michael Macina. Lucille was a US Army World War II veteran, Needham resident since 1989, member of St. Joseph Church and worker at the polls during elections in Needham. For obit, and guestbook www.eatonfuneralhomes.com. |
NORRIS SHIRLEY J |
Thursday 1 p.m.-9 p.m. in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. in Immanuel United Methodist Church of Eastpointe with 10 a.m. visitation. Memorials to Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075. Share memories at www.faulmannwalsh.com |
Norbert Cejmer, age 80, of Gladwin passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at MidMichigan Medical Center–Gladwin. |
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POWELL JEAN K |
Thursday 10 a.m.-12 noon at Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 S. Main St., Mt. Clemens. Burial to follow 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, Livonia. |
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. |
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“Patty B.” Lyons, 78, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born Apr. 6, 1930 in Fremont, Ind., the daughter of Ira and Ruby Clark. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Lyons, whom she married Aug. 29, 1979; one daughter, Sue (Charles) Coy of Osseo; two sons, Phillip (Debbie) Jackson of Coconut Creek, Fla. and Kenneth (Jodi) Jackson of Hillsdale; one son-in-law, Henry Frielinghouse of Dade City, Fla.; four step-daughters, Nancy Lyons of Riverside, Calif., Linda (Richard) East of Riverside, Calif., Karen (Tim) Marsh of Belleville. and Kathy (Frank) Adams of Livonia; one step-son, Thomas (Roberta) Lyons of South Lyon; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; one brother, Ira Clark of Colon; one sister, Lois Martinez of Antwerp, Ohio; half brothers and their families; several nieces, nephews and cousins and a special friend, June Williams of Prattville, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Orson Jackson and one daughter, Lorena Mae. Mrs. Lyons was a member of the Bicentennial Car Club and she was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary. She also worked as a volunteer for more than 20 years at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Patricia B. Lyons will be at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale with the Rev. Craig Pahl officiating. Interment will take place in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Jefferson Township. The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home at 11 a.m. until the end of the service on Tuesday. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home — Hillsdale 437-0605 |
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 |
REED RICHARD |
Friday 4-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church, 211 Moross Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Patient Medical Needs Fund Henry Ford Hospital. ahpeters.com |
REITH JOHN R |
Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mel Catholic Church, 7506 Inkster Rd. (just North of Warren). |
ROE DONALD E |
Thursday, 1-9 p.m. www.howepeterson.com |
ROYAL DREAMA GRACE (NEE ESTEP) |
Age 77, died Sunday Jan. 11, 2009 following an extended bout with heart disease. She lived at Fox Run Retirement Community, Novi, Michigan, since 2007. A long-time resident of the Birmingham area, she was born in St Albans, W.V . She is survived by her beloved husband Richard Royal and daughters Martha (John) Cooper and Nancy (Dave) Crouch, and grandchildren Liam and Kieran Cooper and Alexander, Catherine, and Jack Crouch. Dreama was active in the music community in greater Detroit, as an adjunct professor of voice at Macomb Community College, as a private voice teacher, as a soloist at All Saints Epsicopal Church in Pontiac and as choir director at University Presbyterian Church in Rochester Hills. In their retirement Dreama and her husband, Dick, created textile art, especially for liturgical settings. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 14 at 3:30 p.m. at Fox Run Retirement Community, Belmont building. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. |
RUPP DOROTHY ANNE (Nee DALIAN) |
Former Southgate Councilwoman and entertainer Dorothy Anne Rupp died Thursday, January 1, 2009, in Ormond Beach, Florida. She was 74. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. January 17 at Evangelical Baptist Church, Taylor. She will be interred at Flat Rock Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Rupp was born December 17, 1934, in Detroit. She graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1952 Mrs. Rupp is survived by a son, Michael Alfaro Anthony, Denise Merchant, Jody Ward, Lisa Doherty, Monica Daniels, brother, Anthony Dalian; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. |
RYAN THOMAS K |
75, December 23, 2008. Beloved brother of Elizabeth Valentine (Merrill) and Rosemary Ryan. Dear uncle of one niece and two nephews. Memorial Service January 17, at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland, Visting 11 a.m., Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. |
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Ralph “Red” William McFadden, Jr., 85, of Tekonsha,  passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009. He had retired from Eaton’s in Marshall. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Putnam’s of Tekonsha. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at Putnam’s of Tekonsha. Memorial contributions may be made to the Comancheros 4-H Club or the American Lung Association. |
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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. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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Roger A. Burnham, age 66, of 70410 Scott Road, White Pigeon, Mich., died suddenly on Jan. 12, 2009, at his home. He was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Sturgis, a son of Shirley L. and Leona L. (Kline) Burnham, and resided in the White Pigeon area since 1985. On June 4, 1966, he married Judy D. Stears in Sturgis. He retired from Sutton Tool Company in Sturgis in 2002 and had been employed at Lasco Industries and Continental Can Company, both of Three Rivers. After his family and gardening, he most enjoyed bowling, along with hunting, fishing and trapping. Surviving are: his wife, Judy Burnham of White Pigeon; a daughter Michelle (James) Kauffman of Burr Oak; a son, Todd (Melissa) Burnham of Parker, Colo.; grandchildren, Lori and Jacob Kauffman of Burr Oak, Tucker and Roarke Burnham of Parker, Colo.; mother-in-law, Dorothy Stears of Sturgis; brothers, Cleon (Shirley) Burnham of Three Rivers and Michael (Neva) Burnham of Bronson; sisters, Shirley Dodgson of Three Rivers, Rosalee (Fritz) Dicken of Colon and Christina (Jim) Fisher of Athens; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dusty Dodgson and Thomas Stears. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon where services are at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. Canon Meredith Hunt of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Sturgis will officiate. Burial will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the White Pigeon Community Schools Athletic Department. Envelopes are available at the 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. |
Russell Frederick Reaume, 85, of Newport died at 6:44 a.m. Monday in his home. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
SEATON JOHN MICHAEL A |
long-time resident of Orchard Lake and East Jordan, Michigan, died at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 23, 2008 after a long illness and was buried with military funeral honors. Mr. Seaton, an army veteran, graduated from General Motors Institute, and working for GM for 37 years, retiring as a Chief Engineer. Mr. Seaton was a boater and a private pilot. He is survived by his wife Claudia Helen Seaton, their children Kathy, Liz, Michael, Debbie and Michelle and their spouses and his nine grand children. Donations in his name may be made to: American Foundation for the Blind, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001. |
SIENICKI VICTORIA E |
Thursday, 6-8 p.m. and Friday 1-8 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). In state Saturday 9 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book at www.obarzanekfuneralhome.com |
SIGNORI ISABEL |
Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda Drive (between Southfield and Greenfield). In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Oakwood Hospital Foundation (Oncology Nursing). |
SIMON ELMA S |
Thursday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorials to Hospice of Michigan appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
SKLODOWSKI JENNIE |
Thursday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ MIle). Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com |
SMITH DAVID C |
Died unexpectedly at the age of 50 on January 9, 2009. David was born to Donald and Betty (Fahler) Smith on March 9, 1958. He graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1976 and attended the University of Michigan. He moved to Cleveland in 1998 with his family. David worked for the automotive industry for the majority of his career. David is survived by his parents, Donald (Virginia) Smith and Betty Smith; his wife, Sue Smith, and children Roger Kelly, and Colin Smith and Erin Smith. He is also survived by two sisters, Rebecca Smith and Heidi Smith. A memorial will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 am at the Eagles' Club, 349 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212 |
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:24 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Samuel Bruce Tadlock, 53, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at his home. |
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. |
Sean Frazier Mayberry II, 16 days old, passed away Jan. 8, 2009, in Ann Arbor. |
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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Sharron G. Franklin, 56, of Litchfield, passed away Jan. 10, 2009, at her residence. She was born March 26, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to J. R. and Bertha (Whaley) Collins. She was raised in the Coloma area and moved to this area about three years ago. She held a position as a cashier. She worked for Lowe’s in Benton Harbor, Jackson and Portage. For 13 years she also worked at Chardon Rubber in St. Joseph. Sharron was a member of Matee Indian Tribe. She enjoyed Native American crafts, camping, fishing and sitting by moving waters. Sharron especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include three daughters, Tasha Fairbanks of Litchfield, Belinda and Michael Knight of Homer and Sharon and Scott Lucas of Jonesville; one son, David Fairbanks of Benton Harbor; two sisters, Shirley Warner and Sheila Smart, both of Coloma; three brothers, Paul “Gene” Mathis of Schoolcraft, twin Larry Collins of Stevensville and Dennis Collins of Coloma; and 11 grandchildren, Kelsey, Josh, Samantha, Trevor, Dillon, David, Devyne, Corey, Alyssa, Carter, and Kaden. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Mathis; a niece, Shelly; and a nephew, Kyle. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Wednesday until time of service. Memorials are suggested to the family for funeral expenses. www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com. |
Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:07 AM |
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. |
Steven A. Love, age 53, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI, passed away, Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, OH. Steve had been in declining health since July of 2008. |
Susan Kay Madigan, 68, of Cheboygan, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. |
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:54 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
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. |
Thomas James Osborne died December 30, 2008, in Bradendon, Florida, in the company of family and loved ones. |
Friday, January 9, 2009 8:01 AM |
AURORA, Minn. -- Thomas Stanley Brozzo, 63, of Aurora, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:33 AM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
William K. Jeffrey, Sr., 72, of Adrian died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Herrick Medical Center, Tecumseh. He was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Logan, W.Va., the son of William and Myrtle (Clark ) Jeffrey. William married Frieda Rola on Dec. 1, 1979. She survives. William was employed by Dundee Cement as an equipment operator for more than 20 years, retiring in 1980. He loved hunting, fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. William also used to do obedience training for dogs. He loved to go “mushrooming” up north with his kids.  In addition to his wife, Frieda, William is survived by sons, Paul and William (Shelly) of Clinton; stepson, Ryan (Vicki) Szymanski of Clinton; daughter, Nancy (Charles) Willet of Lambertville; stepdaughters, Renata (Eric) Halberstadt of Phoenix, Ariz., Selena (Jeffrey) Southwell of Hudson; sisters, Lois Fledderjohnann of Columbus, Ohio, Alice Jeffrey of Ann Arbor; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. William was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister. At William’s request cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Lenawee County Humane Society or the charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. |
MORLEY, Winifred - Age 85, of Austintown, OH. There will be a funeral service 11AM Thursday at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel for Winifred Morley, of Youngstown, who passed away Sunday morning at Briarfield Manor Nursing Home. Winifred was born September 17, 1923 in Flint, MI, a daughter of the late Vern and Bessie (Alexander) Nelson. Prior to dedicating her time to raising her family, Winifred worked at Boeing Air Craft Plant during WWII and was a waitress. She enjoyed gardening, and crocheting and most of all was devoted to her family. Her husband, Paul Morley, Jr., whom she married September 22, 1962, passed away January 9, 2005. She is survived by five children, Sandra (Garry) Veenhuis of Crossville, TN, Christine Lake of Fenton, MI, Gail (Les) Briones of Boardman, Valerie (Chuck) Pappas of Saginaw, MI, and Stanley (Marrilee) Stevens of Youngstown; two step children, Kevin (Roberta) Morley of Oxford, MI, and Sherrie (Bruce) Craig of Grayling, MI; two sisters, Shirley Fox of Davison, MI and Sally Huber of Flint MI; three brothers, Earl Nelson of FL, Lloyd Nelson of MI, and Dale Nelson of MI; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandsons. Besides her parents and husband, Winifred is preceded in death by one grandchild; one sister, Wilma Duby; and one brother, LaVern Nelson. Friends and family may call from 5 PM until 7 PM Wednesday at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Winifred's name. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.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 |
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