ALLEN J. GUIGAR BROWN CITY Allen J. Guigar, age 54, of Brown City, died January 5, 2009 in Marlette. He was born November 13, 1954 in Yale to Thomas and Janet Guigar. He graduated from Peck High School, Class of 1972. Allen was the yardman for many years for Ramsey's Wood in Marlette. He enjoyed being with friends, woodworking, hunting and reading. He is survived by his father Thomas A. Guigar, eight siblings; Thomas Jr., Carla, Mark (Sue), Ed, John, Albert (Jackie), Carol and Pete (Betty) Guigar, also special friends; Charlie and Sarah Maitland, Gene and Sissy Hampton, Boyd, Pam, Kelsey and Erica Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet and a sister, Grace. Memorials may be made to United Hospice of Marlette. Cremation arrangements by Carman Funeral Home. |
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AMMA SNYDER LEXINGTON Amma Snyder, age 97, died Monday, January 12, 2009 in Port Huron. She was born December 11, 1911 in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, daughter of the late Paul and Eva Krivoshein. She and Earl E. Snyder were married February 1934 in Wayne. He died in 1978. Amma was a seamstress who taught sewing at area trade schools. She was a member of the Bishop Sewing Center. Surviving is her daughter; Judy (Tom) Stockman of Lexington, son; Jerry (Joan) of Walled Lake, one brother; Amos Krivoshein of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm Wednesday in the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington with Rev. Donald Eppenbrock, Pastor of St. Denis Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements by Pomeroy Funeral Homes. |
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ANN MARIE CHRISTIE FORESTER TOWNSHIP Ann Marie Christie, age 88, of Forester Twp., formerly of Southgate, died Tuesday January 6, 2009 in the home of her son. She was born July 26, 1920 in Detroit to the late James and Caroline (Brabenec) Schauer. She married Clifford E. Christie Sr. On March 2, 1946, he preceded in death March 30, 2005. Ann was an employee of the Lincoln Park Sears store for many years. She volunteered at one of the soup kitchens in Detroit, loved to read, and was known as the family care giver. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Corky and Linda Christie of Forester Twp., one daughter; Ms. Barbara Linden of Fla., two grandsons; Jeff (Jennifer) Linden of Fla., and Tim (Tracy) Linden of Texas, four great grandchildren; James, William, Lieve, and Annie, also one brother; Richard (Yvette) Schauer of Southgate. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ann Marie Christie were held at the Port Sanilac United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Johnson officiating. Internment was at Sunset Valley Crematory. Memorials may be given to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements by Apsey Funeral Home, your "Legacy of Life" funeral home. |
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Beckley, Agnes W. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Caretel Inn at the age of 92 years. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will be in Tuesday's edition of the news. Arrangements by W.L. Case & Company. www.casefuneralhome.com |
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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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Arend “Odee” Lenderink, age 71, of Grand Haven, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 11, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland.  We cried “No, not yet,” but God whispered his name, the clouds parted, the sun broke through, and our beloved Arend “Odee” Lenderink who followed the Lord as he lived his live, entered his heavenly home.  We prayed for a miracle to be healed from the leukemia, not realizing Odee was our miracle, and we thank our Lord for every day we were blessed with him.  Odee was born on June 24, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Arend and Jennie (Wigboldy) Lenderink.  He also served in the U.S. Army.  He was married to Katheryn Vander Velde from 1958 until she passed away in 1988.  In 1990, Odee married Wanda (Grashuis) Huizenga.  Odee owned and operated Englewood-Littleton-Arapahoe Rubbish Removal for 14 years, then went on to be the regional manager of Waste Management Company for 17 years.  He served as a deacon, elder, and school board president at Unity Christian in Hudsonville. Odee is preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Audrey Gesink; brother, Gary Lenderink, and his wife, Lynn.  He is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughters, Denise (Ray) Vander Wal, Cheryl (Jeff) Opgenorth of Denver, CO, Jacqueline (Mark) Gerlofs of Hudsonville,  Valerie (Mike) Herder of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Tamara (Paul) Vander Kuyl of Holland; stepdaughters, Melissa (Greg) Markvluwer of Hudsonville, and Sara Huizenga-Lubbers of Grand Haven; stepson, Brett (Greta) Huizenga of Hudsonville; sisters, Anna Jean (Dan) Spykstra, Beverly (George) Klomp, Barbara Lenderink, and Bonnie (John) Meyer; brothers, Howard (Joan) Lenderink, and Thomas (Lori) Lenderink; brother-in-law, David Gesink; mother-in-law, Willemina Grashuis; as well as 27 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  Odee’s service will be at 11:00 on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at Christ Memorial Church. Interment will be at Blendon Township Cemetery in Hudsonville.  Visitation will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday and 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Klaassen Family Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will be on Monday, January 19, 2009, at Third Christian Reformed Church in Denver, Colorado.  Memorial contributions can be made to Denver Christian Schools, Hudsonville Christian Schools, and Grand Haven Christian Schools. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com  to sign Odee’s on-line guest book or share a memory with his family.  Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home, 1500 Robbins Rd. in Grand Haven.             |
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Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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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. |
BEULAH M. BLOOME LEXINGTON Beulah M. Bloome, age 86, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Port Huron. She was born May 28, 1922 in Cheboygan, daughter of the late Tom and Catherine (July) Elliott. She and Albert E. Bloome were married August 1, 1942 in East Detroit. He died August 5, 2001. Beulah loved to cook and sew. Surviving are her children; Albert T. (Barbara) of Fort Gratiot, Sandra K. (Harlan) Gardner of Salome, AZ and Joyce A. (Ken) Westbrook of Croswell, her sister; Shirley (Ed) Shenkosky of Harper Woods, grandchildren; Stacie (Ty) Stone, Marc (Tracey) Gardner, Alison (Lino) Mendoza, Michael Bloome, Sgt. Jeremy (Jennifer) Beckett and Jessica Westbrook, six great grandchildren; Mya and Austin Mendoza, Mallory and Morgan Gardner and Ethan and Aidan Beckett, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Ken, Loren and Earl Elliott, sisters; Marie Tepke, Irene Berry and Noella Langin. Funeral services were held at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington with Rev. Linda Fuller from Bethel United Methodist officiated. Memorials are suggested to the family. Arrangements by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Lexington. |
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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Benjamin Houghton "Ben" Chynoweth Sr., 73, of Ontonagon, passed away Jan. 13, 2009, with his family by his side. |
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Betty M. Stahl, 84, of Monroe died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at Tendercare of Monroe. Arrangements by Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home. |
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Blenda Genevie Johns, age 92, of Holland,  died Tuesday January 14, 2009, at The Boersma Cottage in Resthaven Care Community of Holland.                       She was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Holland. She attended Holland Public Schools.  She worked at West Michigan Laundry and Ideal Dry Cleaners of Holland.  She was a volunteer with the Red Cross of Holland as “Gray Lady”.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Virgil LeRoy Johns in 1999; son, Larry Johns in 2002; daughter, Jackie Vander Ploeg in 2003; son-in-law, Jerry Vander Ploeg in 2005; granddaughter, Nancy Lynn Newman in 1987; granddaughter-in-law, Sherry VanderPloeg  in 2004. Her family includes her children, Ron and Nancy Johns of Wilmore, Kentucky, Bruce and Marti Johns; daughter-in-law, Pat Johns, both of Holland; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virginia and Bill Wilson of Florida; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Visiting will be from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009, Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., Holland. Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck.  The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone at The Boersma Cottage for the special loving care they gave to Blenda. Memorials may be made to Resthaven Care Community in care of the Boersma Cottage or American Red Cross “Gray Ladies Aid”. For more information, visit www.lifestorynet.com. |
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. |
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CHARLOTTE JANE YOUNG-LANAVILLE SILVERWOOD Charlotte Jane Young-Lanaville, age 71, of Silverwood, died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Marlette Hospice Residence in Marlette, Michigan. She was born November 07, 1937 in Brown City, Michigan the daughter of the late Arthur and Vera (Baer) Young. She was a lifelong area resident, a graduate of Brown City High School. Charlotte worked at Metalcraft in Marlette and then at Ligon Brothers Manufacturing Company in Almont. Charlotte is survived by her husband; Raymond Lanaville, three sons; Craig (Jennine) Lanaville of Wilson, Daryl (Suzette) Lanaville of Wilson, Mark (Nicole) Lanaville of Wilson, one daughter; Leesa Lanaville of St. Ignace, one sister; Nancy Charles of Port Huron, several grand, great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lane Lanaville, and a brother, Duane Young. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 1:30 pm at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Pastor Harry Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Brown City. Memorials may be given to any organization of the donors personal choice. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, www.marshfuneral.com |
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Calvin “Cal” Beaubien, age 83, of Adrian passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility where he had been under the constant care of his loving family. Cal was born March 4, 1925, in Milan, Mich., the oldest son of Leo and Rose (Serin) Beaubien. During the Korean War he served in the Army.  On April 30, 1949, Calvin married Anna May Pelham in Hudson, Mich. Annie, his wife of more than 50 years, preceded him in death in 2000. Cal was well-known in the Adrian community. For 44 years he owned and operated Cal’s Amoco, retiring in 1991. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he counted the offerings for 67 years. Cal was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1665, Annis-Fint Post #1584 of the VFW, Loyal Order of the Moose #1034 and the Farmers Antique Tractor and Engine Association. He was also a former Scout Master and delivered Meals on Wheels.  Most precious to Cal was his family. Survivors include his seven children, Cathy Beaubien (Mark VanSteenkiste), Pat (Steve) Mills, both of Adrian; Mike (Sherrie) Beaubien of Manitou Beach, Dan (Becki) Beaubien, Barb (Mark) Stewart, Steve Beaubien and Tom (Cindy) Beaubien, all of Adrian; 10 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Leon (Bertie) Beaubien of Hudson; and two sisters, Marie (George) Libs and Catherine (Ray) Pelham, both of Adrian. In addition to his wife, Cal was preceded in death by an infant son, James; a grandson, Ryan Mills; and two sisters, Rita Beaubien and Ethel Simpson. The Funeral Mass for Cal will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Robert Schramm presiding. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Friday from 1 to 8 p.m. where a Prayer Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at   www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Cal may be made to St. Mary’s Food Pantry, the Farmers Antique Tractor and Engine Association or Lenawee Medical Care Facility, where he received wonderful care. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
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Carl Peppiatt, age 96, of rural Quincy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.  Mr. Peppiatt was born June 2, 1912 in Cherry Hill, to Albert and Dora (Scott) Peppiatt. He resided in Michigan for the majority of his life and became a minister of the Assemblies of God denomination in 1946.  He was a member of the Hillsdale Assembly of God, where he served as chaplain. He also belonged to the Historical Society, Sheriff’s Association, national and local American Association of Retired Persons and he was Chaplain of the Golden Agers at the Hillsdale Senior Center. On Nov. 6, 1934, he married the former Opal McIntyre and she preceded him in death in 2007. Survivors include daughter Dorothy (James) Hixson of Phoenix, Ariz., sons Paul (Shirley) Peppiatt of Quincy and Daniel Peppiatt of Coldwater, nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, brother Kenneth Peppiatt of White Lake and sisters Mary Hamilton of Kalamazoo, Yvonne (Charles) Ward of Punta Gorda, Fla. and Betty (Thomas) Withrow of Fort Myers, Fla. He was also preceded in death by sisters Joann Huntley and Helen Howard. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Hillsdale Assembly of God with Pastor Dennis Haarer officiating. Interment will follow in Fisher Hill Cemetery, Branch County. Visitation is scheduled Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy. Memorials are suggested to the Hillsdale Assembly of God or CHC Hospice. |
Carol Jean Pierce, age 81, of Ottawa Lake, MI passed away Monday, January 12, 2009, at Lake Park Comfort Care, Sylvania. |
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Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
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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. |
Charles was born July 25, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, from the union of the late Charles Russell Bailey and the late Hilda (Korolishin) Bailey. Charles was the first of two children. |
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Charles William “Chuck” Gumpp of Burton, formerly of Hillsdale passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1978 in Jackson the son of his father, Thomas Gochanour; his mother, Brenda (Bowditch) Gumpp and his second father, Gerold “Gary” Gumpp. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Gumpp and her companion, Earl Barker of Grand Blanc; his father, Thomas Gochanour of Hillsdale; grandparents, Frank and Roberta Day of Osseo; two half-sisters, Jennifer Wood and Heidi Gochanour; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his second father, Gary Gumpp and his grandmother, Florence Gumpp. Chuck attended Hillsdale High School and received his G.E.D. He continued his education at Western Michigan University and graduated on Dec. 11, 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management and a minor in Economics. He worked as a manager at Rite Aid in Almont and he was a member of the Eagles Lodge. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Charles William “Chuck” Gumpp will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will take place in the Waldron Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
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Clayton left his earthly bonds on Jan. 13, 2009, after a lengthy fight with cancer. |
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Cynthia Jean Heetderks, age 77, of Holland, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Cynthia was born to Henry and Henrietta Heetderks, raised and lived her whole life in the Holland area. She was a former member of Pillar CRC and current member of First Baptist Church of Holland.  She currently was residing at The Boersma Cottage at Resthaven in Holland.   Her family includes her brother, Justin and Joann Heetderks of Holland; sister, Betty and Wesley Drost of Hamilton; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.   Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at The Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 W. 32nd St., with Rev. Timothy Quinn officiating. Visiting will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home.  Burial will be  in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Holland or to Resthaven Care Community in care of The Boersma Cottage. Please visit www.lifestorynet .com to sign Cynthia's online registry, or share a photo.   |
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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. |
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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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Dr. Paul V. Braden, 77, died Jan. 10, 2009. |
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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. |
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 |
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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 D. Nagy, 91, of Monroe died at 10:36 a.m. Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
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Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
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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. |
WISNIEWSKI, Genevieve (Godlesky) - Age 81, of Grand Blanc, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. At her request, cremation has taken place. Memorial Mass will be held 10:30AM Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Holy Family Church, 11824 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc with Fr. Ken Coughlin, celebrant. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. On-line condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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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. |
Gertrude M. Roestel 1915 - 2008 Gertrude Magdalena Roestel, 93, Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Home Sweet Home Retirement Manor in Pigeon. She was born in Pigeon on December 24, 1915, the daughter of the late J.F. Otto and Anna (Meyer) Rathje. She graduated as Salutatorian for the Pigeon High School class of 1934. On October 23, 1937 she was united in marriage to Henry Edward Roestel at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne. They were married for almost 69 years when he preceded her in death on October 6, 2006. Gertrude was a homemaker throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as cooking and baking. She was a member of the McKinley Farm Bureau and the McKinley Happy Homemakers Extension. She was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne, where she enjoyed church activities, especially the Women's Society and the Ladies Aid. She is survived by two sons, Leon (Janice) Roestel, Pigeon and Don (Peggy) Roestel, Pigeon; a daughter, Margie (Mike) Stevenson, Pigeon; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three brothers, Alvin (Gladys) Rathje, Pigeon, Arnold (Harriet) Rathje, Solon, Ohio and Marlin (Marion) Rathje, Pigeon; several nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Geraldine Steinman, Pigeon. She was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Weaver. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 9, 2009 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berne. Rev. James A. Gorsegner, pastor, officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Heartland Hospice or Home Sweet Home Retirement Manor. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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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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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. |
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Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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Henry T. Weber 1929-2008 Henry Theodore Weber, 79, Harbor Beach passed away on December 14, 2008. He was born on January 16, 1929 in Harbor Beach. He married Deanna (Krimsevig) and resided in Huber Heights, Ohio, Westerville, Ohio and West Bloomfield. Upon his divorce, he resided in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Port St. Lucie, Fla., Chesaning and at the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids. Henry served in the Navy from 1951-1954 on the USS Chivo, where he received a Navy Occupation Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He attended Dayton University in Dayton, Ohio, where he received his bachelor's degree in Marketing. He was employed as a captain for the Great Lakes Steamship Co., as a plant manager for Burdett Oxygen of Detroit, as owner of Beeline Oxygen in West Palm Beach, Fla. and AA Pools of Lake Park, Fla. He loved polkas, fishing and was an avid golfer, even working for PGA of Port St. Lucie, Fla. as a tee master and ranger during his retirement years. He is survived by four children; two siblings, Martha Crofcheck, Troy and Paul Weber, Mount Clemens and four grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach on January 16, 2009 at noon. Donations may be made to the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home. |
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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. |
DIETZ, James Edward - Age 70, of Fenton, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009 at home. Funeral services will be 2PM Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton with Pastor Cliff Powell officiating. Visitation will be 11AM Thursday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the family. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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James Henry “Hank” Wooster age 73, of Branch, Mich., and formerly of Sturgis, passed away Jan. 12, 2009, at home. He had been in failing health. Hank was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Bethel, Mich., the oldest son of the late James H. Wooster and Gladys (Decker) Wooster. He was a resident of Orland, Ind., where he graduated from Orland High School in 1953. Hank attended Purdue University for a short time. He married Erma Harris on Feb. 27, 1971, in Orland. Hank was the owner of the Burr Oak Shell station, a volunteer firefighter and police officer for Burr Oak. He was an employee at Boland Tire in Sturgis and Three Rivers, NW Welding in Sturgis and the St. Joseph County Road Commission in Centreville until his retirement in 1997. Most will remember Hank because of the hook that he wore on his right arm because of an accident he had as a teenager. Hank loved fishing, train collecting, small engine work and wood and metal working. Surviving Hank are: his wife, Erma (Harris), daughter of Donald E. Harris and Virginia Harris of Centreville and Eloise Kottenbrock of Burr Oak; his three sons, James P. Wooster of Ohio, Jody L. Wooster of LaGrange, Ind. and Jerry ( Kimberly) Wooster of White Pigeon; daughter, Josie (Jacob) Cossairt of Celebration, Fla.; his grandchildren Rebecca, Rylee and Raegen Wooster, Jaiden, Jeri Lynn and Joseph Wooster and Jared and Jenna Cossairt; his two sisters and brother-in-law, Pat (Kenny) Moffett of Sturgis and Agnes Strite of Waterloo, Ind.; his four brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvin (Ruth) Wooster of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., CJ (Carol) Wooster of Orland, Jerry (Wendy) Wooster of Orland, and Ray (Charlene) Wooster of White Pigeon; along with many nieces and nephews. Hanks' family will receive friends from 10 a.m. today until the time of a services at 11 a.m. today at Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center,  3060 W. US 10, Ludington, with Pastor Joe Hilyard officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Hank may be directed to Hospice of Michigan or the Carr Fire & Rescue. |
Janie Wagner Imlay City Janie Wagner, 83, of Imlay City, passed away Saturday (January 10, 2009) at her home. EveJane Boughner was born on August 2, 1925, in Yale, the daughter of James and Margaret Boughner. She attended County Schools. Janie had lived in the Imlay City area since 1945. She married Clifford Wagner on June 18, 1945 in Imlay City. He died in 1967. Janie farmed with her husband, Clifford, for 19 years. She married Weldon "Willie" Wagner on April 8, 1972 in Imlay City. Willie passed away in 1989. Janie worked at 4-H Mushroom Canery in Imlay City from 1968-1986. She also cooked at the Lamb Steele Bldg. for the Senior Center throughout the 1990's and was recently working at the Pizza Machine for the lasts 5 years. Janie was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Imlay City. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Bruce) Badder of Imlay City; several nieces and nephews; brother, Joseph (Edna) Boughner of Clio; sister, Dorothy Smith of Croswell. Funeral |
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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 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 H. "Jack" Paquet, 78, of Mackinaw City, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, 2009, at Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace. |
John Thomas Schoen, 94, of Stephenson and St. Ignace, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, 2009, at Mackinac Straits Hospital. |
Joseph Calvin Schroeder, Sr. Webberville Joseph Calvin Schroeder, Sr., 82, of Webberville, Mich. (formerly of Egg Harbor, N.J.) passed away January 2, 2009. He was born August 15, 1926, in Egg Harbor City, N.J., to Calvin and Matilde (Grams) Schroeder. He married Claire Britton. Mr. Schroeder graduated from Egg Harbor High School and Michigan State University. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. Joseph was a horticulturist, growing flowers for wholesale. He was a lifetime member of the Howell Masonic Lodge #38, where he was Past Worshipful Master. Joseph owned and operated Schroeder's Greenhouse in Howell for many years. He is survived by his children, Debra (Clay) Fox of Sugar Island, Mich., Joseph (Roberta) Schroeder, Jr. of Crystal Lake, Ill., Earl (Dian) Schroeder of Metamora; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Schroeder; parents, Calvin and Matilde Schroede |
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Joyce A. Conley Lapeer Joyce A. Conley, 56, a lifetime Lapeer area resident, passed away January 9, 2009. She was born June 12, 1952, in Flint, to Bobbie and Arlene (Underhill) McClelland. She married Chuck R. Conley on June 1, 1985 at the German Church, Lapeer. Mrs. Conley was very active at the American Legion Post #16, loved bowling and was a very social person. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Conley of Lapeer; children, Bobbie Jo (Matt) Pins of Lapeer, Lisa (Dennis) Lyons of Novi, Dennis (Jennifer) Conley of Brown City, Danny (Jodi) Conley of North Branch; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobbie and Arlene (Underhill) McClelland; brother, Bobbie; sister, Jane. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, Lapeer. Funeral services were held Tuesday (January 13, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Todd D. Smith officiated. |
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GLEASON, Julia - Age 101, of Flint, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Crestmont Healthcare Center in Fenton. Private family services will be held in the spring at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the USO World Headquarters, Department WS, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860. Mrs. Gleason was born November 29, 1907 in Lynn, MA, the daughter of Danial and Eugenia (Kherri) Tutcoff. She married Arthur James Gleason in 1927 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Gleason spent her entire life in show business with her husband, Arthur, first in Vaudeville and then traveling the world on USO during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are: daughter, Jeanne and husband, Russell Clark of Flint; two grandchildren, Christine Jones Ottman of Twinsburg, OH, Rusty Clark of Columbiaville; grand-daughter-in-law, Linda Clark of Midland; seven great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Kevin Clark and two brothers, Louis Tuczkowski and Walter Tutcoff also preceded her in death. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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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.       |
KARL R. HOWARD MARLETTE Karl R. Howard, age 70, life long resident and farmer of Marlette, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 9, 2009 at Morton Plant Hospital in Largo, Florida. He was born July 26, 1938 in Marlette, son to the late David and Lena (Ingram) Howard. He graduated from Marlette High School in 1956 where he served as class president. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1957 to 1963. He married Marlyn Bilger on October 3, 1959 in Port Huron. Karl was a long time farmer and carpenter in the area. He was a life member of the C.M.A. Bethel Church, where he was an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Song Leader and Board Member. He also served on the Marlette Board of Education, Sanilac I.S.D. Board of Education, Marlette Oil & Gas Board, the Teen Ranch & Youth for Christ Boards and was a member of the Sanilac County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed hunting, working, church and most of all, his family. He is survived by his wife; Marlyn, sons; Mark (Aleda) Howard of Marlette, Alan (Becky)Howard of Marlette, daughter; Wendy (Jose) Berez of Tampa, Florida, brother; Karen (Roger) Thomassen of Springfield, Missouri and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patricia North. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11 am at the C.M.A. Bethel Church in Marlette with Pastor Steven Kellett officiating. Burial will be in the Marlette Cemetery. Memorials may be donated to the C.M.A. Bethel Church or the Gideon's. Visitation will be held on Thursday 1pm to 9pm at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette and Friday 10am until the time of service at the Church. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, Michigan www.marshfuneral.com |
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Lester J. Bunce, 91, of Coldwater died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home. The service will be Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Fr. Stephen Bartlett from St. Marks Episcopal Church officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Lester was born April 22, 1917 in Montpelier, Ohio to Charles and Florence (Walters) Bunce. He married Phyllis Harris on April 14, 1940 in Coldwater. Les graduated from Coldwater High School where he was listed in the Athletic Hall of Fame for his abilities in football, baseball and basketball. He served in the National Guard from 1934 to 1937 then from 1943 to 1946 as a sergeant in the US Army during WWII. He worked in construction for many years before going to work at General Motors in 1951 as a Millwright and heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 1987. Mr. Bunce was a member of the Coldwater Elks. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, playing golf and was an avid fisherman. He traveled all over, mostly to Canada, to find good fishing. Les thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially with his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Ruth Breckenridge, Mildred (Green) Stolp and Frances Bonfiglio. Lester is survived by his wife Phyllis, his brother Eldon (Marian) Bunce of Sturgis, his sister Audrey (Walter) Heidenreich of Naples, Florida and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to the Branch County Humane Society or to the Branch County Food Pantry. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
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Lilly Marie Mohn, age 68, of Holland, passed away after battling pancreatic cancer Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at Hospice House of Holland.  Lilly had worked for the IRS in St Louis, MO, and then for 26 years at Life Savers in Holland. She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  Lilly was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy, in 2007.        She is survived by her children, Chris Mohn, stepson, of El Dorado, AR, Phil and Julie Mohn of Madison, IN, Sheryl Marie Mohn of Holland, Dianna and David Valentine of Germany; three grandchildren, Megan, Aaron and Ethan; brothers and sisters, Michael McPherson, Linda and Dennis Morris, Joyce McPherson, David and Normie McPherson, all of Higginsville, MO; nephews, nieces and cousins.  The funeral service will be noon on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Reverend Robert Terpstra will be officiating.      Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com  for those who cannot attend the services.     |
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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Linda "Lou" Marks, 60, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 14, 2009. |
Lois Braidwood Romeo Lois Braidwood, 97, recently of Romeo (formerly of Imlay City and Dryden) passed away Monday (January 12, 2009) at her daughter's home after an extended illness. Lois Marie Chapman was born October 15, 1911, in Attica. She was the second of five children born to George and Mary Chapman. She grew up in Dryden and graduated from Dryden High School, class of 1929. She married Oliver Braidwood on October 22, 1938 in Dryden. Oliver died on April 14, 2007, after 67 years of marriage. She had been employed by the Dryden Post Office as an Assistant Postmaster. She retired in 1974, after 19 years. Lois was a member of Dryden United Methodist Church and was a Life Member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #252. She and Oliver enjoyed wintering in Zephyrhills, Fla., and traveling the countryside with their travel trailer. Lois and Oliver lived in Imlay City from 1980-2002. She is survived by her daughter, Jean (William) Martin of Romeo; grandsons, Ala |
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GARDNER, Lois Marie - Age 80, of Fenton Twp., passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Genesys Health Park. A memorial service celebrating her life begins 4 PM Saturday, January 17, 2009 at VFW Post # 3243, 1148 N. Leroy St. in Fenton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois's name to the Boy Scouts of America, Tall Pine Council or the American Cancer Society. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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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. |
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Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
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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.   |
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. |
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, 8809 Wayne Rd., (at Joy Rd.), 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 |
MUNIGA JOSEPH L |
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MUNNS KEVIN B |
On January 13, 2009, of Catonsville, MD. Beloved husband of Gloria (Nemzek) Munns. Devoted father of Thomas K. Munns and his wife Laura, and Sean P. Munns and his wife Mary Beth. Brother of George J. Munns. Grandfather of Alec, Ethan, Eliza, Aidan and Joshua. Friends may call at the Slack Funeral Home, P.A., 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043 on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. from St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Catholic Church, 10880 Old Court Road, Woodstock, MD 21163. Interment private. Please see www.slackfuneralhome.com for online condolences. |
Malcolm Shanks "Mac" Bailey Lapeer Malcolm Shanks "Mac" Bailey, 82, of Lapeer for over 50 years (formerly of Flint) passed away Sunday (January 11, 2009). He was born December 12, 1926, in Renfrew, Scotland, to Walter and Bessie Kane Earl (Shanks) Bailey. He married the late Charlene Fuller on April 28, 1951. The family moved to Lapeer in December 1960. Mr. Bailey proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. In 1948, he graduated from Chevrolet Tool and Die Apprentice School and was employed at A.C. Rochester East in Flint. He enjoyed going out to dinner. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lauri Bailey of Lapeer; grandchildren, Jason Bailey and Amy (Karl) Wolfe; great-grandchildren, Olivia Wolfe and Lukas Wolfe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Bailey; parents, Walter and Bessie Bailey; sister, Hannah (Elmer) Lowry; brothers, Walter (Genevieve) Bailey and Adam (Nancy) Bailey. Memorial contributions may be |
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Margaret Agnes Reinhardt, 86 of Monroe died 10:28 a.m. Thursday January 1, 2009 at Mercy Memorial Hospital, Monroe. |
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Marion Pueschel, 84, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away  on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Thurston Woods Villa.  Arrangements will be announced by the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville.   |
Mark Andrew Christensen, age 51, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, quietly passed away in his home Saturday, January 10, 2009. |
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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. |
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Mrs. Mary Sarna, 87, of Westover, Md. and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 under hospice care with her daughters at her side., Mary was born March 22, 1921 in Detroit, daughter of the late John and Rose Pleciak., She married Frank Sarna Aug. 2, 1941 at. St. Cunegunda's in Detroit. He preceded her in death May 7, 1992., Mary lived in Bad Axe from 1986 to 2000 when she moved to Westover, Md. She was a former parishioner of St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and organized the annual fall craft show. She was an active member of the Bad Axe Seniors. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting, crocheting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and baking the best pies in town. In Maryland, she was known as the "pie lady" where she took her baked goods to the farmer's market., Mary is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn White of Shelby Township, Mrs. Tom (Maryanne) White of Fort Mill, S.C., and Mrs. Grant (Rosemarie) Bryant of Westover, Md.; six grandchildren, Kristina (David) Kloc, Thomas (Amy) White II, Kerry White and special friend, Ashford Harrigan, Kelly (Mark) Kessen, Jerry (Susan) White, and Theresa (Jeff) Waldron; and eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kurt and Brooke Kessen, Matthew, Emily and Jack Kloc, Emma and Julia White, and soon-to-be-born Bryce Waldron., Mary was preceded in death by one son, Jerome; and one son-in-law, Richard White., Cremation has taken place in Maryland. The funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Sheridan Corners. The Rev. Stephen Fillion, pastor of the St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City, officiated. Burial was made in the church cemetery., Arrangements were handled by the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. |
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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. |
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Merle Donald Lampen, age 84, of Hamilton, passed to his heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2009. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Ada Lampen; and their six children, Lucille and George Fletcher, Elizabeth Freeman, Ronald and Charlotte Lampen, Keith and Debra Lampen, Deborah and Denis Timm, and Jeffrey Lampen.  He will be lovingly remembered by his 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Hessel and Verna Lampen, Freida Lugten, Laverne Lampen, Harverd and Evelyn Hoekje, Dale Lampen, Dorothy Vandenbeldt, Donald and Donna Lampen, and Robert Lampen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sena Lampen; his sister, Eileen; his son-in-law, Allen De Young; and several other in-laws. Merle was a carpenter who found great satisfaction in building and remodeling homes for his family.  He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting with family and friends.  He was a charter member of Haven Reformed Church, 4691 Oak, Hamilton, where services will be  on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. D. Marc de Waard officiating. Visitation with family will be from 1:00-1:45 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Haven Reformed Church Memorial Fund.  Arrangements by Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Inc., Mulder Chapel, www.lifestorynet. 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. |
NEWMAN DR LAWRENCE DAVID |
Age 76. Dearest husband of Libby. Loving father of Dr. David Newman, Dr. Cheryl (Alex) Goldis and Nancy (Dr. Jeffrey) Adler. Beloved Zadie of Jaclyn, Susan and Jason Goldis, Mitchell, Eden and Jesse Adler. Dear brother of Daniel (Elaine) Newman and Lois (Benjie) Pearlman. Dear brother-in-law of Faye (the late Harry) Krohner, Dr. Abraham (Dr. Mildred Axelrod) Grant, Sara (the late Rubin) Folkoff, Lillian (the late Samuel) Glanz, Rose (the late Albert) Ross. Service Thursday 1 p.m. at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 248-543-1622. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. |
NOWAK RAYMOND C |
will be held Friday, January 16 from 2-9 p.m. at the R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield Rd., Lincoln Park with a 7 p.m. Prayer Service. In state Saturday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. at St. Cyprian Catholic Church, 13249 Pennsylvania, Riverview, MI until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. |
Norbert Cejmer, age 80, of Gladwin passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at MidMichigan Medical Center–Gladwin. |
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OFFERMAN CLAUDIA BERTHA (NEE HAYNES) |
Friday 10 a.m. until time of Service 12 noon at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pt. Pk. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grosse Pointe Congregational Church or Crossroads of Michigan. |
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PERCIVAL THOMAS JAMES |
Saturday, 12 p.m. until time of service. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of your choice. www.howepeterson.com |
PETISH ALBERT W |
Saturday 9-11 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. to be followed by a procession to St. Lawrence Church, 44633 Utica Rd. (South of M-59) for a 12:00 p.m. Funeral Mass. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.wasikfuneralhome.com |
PETRINOVIC EUGENE |
Age 92 of Clinton Township, died Monday, January 12, 2009. Beloved husband of Alexandrina. Dear father of Luanna Folk, Barbara (David) Kozlowski and Caroline (Mark) Thomas. Dear father-in-law of Connie Petrinovic. Dear grandfather of Andy Folk, Cera Petrinovic, Jeremy Smith, Kyle Kozlowski, Anthony, Allie and Adam Thomas. Dear great-grandfather of Marah Smith. Predeceased by son, Matthew; sister, Anna; and brother, Mathew. The family is holding a private memorial service in his honor. Light a candle and share a memory at: www.verheyden.org |
PINDZIA ROSE C |
Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Prayers at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Mass at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Dearborn. |
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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 |
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Patricia Van Klompenberg, 60, of Allendale, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. www.yntemafh.com |
Paul Bildzok, Jr. Almont Paul Bildzok, 48, of Almont (formerly of Red Hook, N.Y.) passed away Tuesday (January 6, 2009) at home. Paul Thomas Bildzok, Jr., was born August 4, 1960, in Concord, Mass., the son of Paul and Patricia Bildzok, Sr. Paul was a graduate of Almont High School, class of 1978. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University in 1982. While at Michigan State University, Paul became a member of the National Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi. He had worked for IBM from 1982 to 2004 in Kingston, N.Y., and Poughkeepsie, N.Y., as a computer programmer. While in college, he worked for Texas Instruments and Sperry Rand during the summers. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Amy Bildzok of Red Hook, N.Y.; son, Matthew Bildzok of Red Hook, N.Y.; daughter, Allison Bildzok of Red Hook, N.Y.; mother, Patricia Bildzok of Almont; brother, Steven (Chris) Bildzok of Imlay City; sister, Donna (Terry) Veres of Lapeer; |
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begins at church 9:30 a.m. Memorial tributes to Marian High School, 7225 Lahser Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. View obituary and share memories at: www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
ROBERT LYLE GRUBBE BROWN CITY Robert Lyle Grubbe, age 73, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born April 20, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Lyle and Grace (Linabury) Grubbe. Robert is survived by his wife Barbara, to whom he was married for 53 years and their four children; Gary (Deb) of Marlette, Randy (Pamela) Grubbe of Mt. Pleasant, Kelley (Robert) Elliott of Brown City and Eric (Elonda) Grubbe of Allenton, 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Grace Grubbe, his brother-in-law; H.L. Lewis and sister; Joanne Lewis. Lyle loved his grandchildren, enjoyed reading westerns, listening to country music and he loved his Detroit Red Wings! "GO WINGS"! A Memorial service will be held January 17, 2009 at the Community of Christ Church in Valley Center at 1 pm, with Pastor McCloed officiating. Dinner will follow in the basement of the church. In leiu of flowers, please make donations to United Hospice of Marlette Regional Hospital, Marlette, Michigan. Arrangements by Community of Christ Church, Valley Center, Michigan. |
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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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Ralph “Red” William McFadden, Jr., 85, of Tekonsha, passed away at the Laurels of Coldwater on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009. He was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Marshall to Ralph William McFadden, Sr. and Mignon Jane Wilrich. He married Helen Shawlcraft in July 1952 in Angola, Ind. Ralph was born and raised in Marshall and he lived in the Marshall/Tekonsha area all of his life. He attended a country school south of Marshall. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  Ralph ran a milk route and hauled cars in the 50’s and he retired from Eaton’s in 1981 after 32 years. He is survived by: children Sharon (Larry) Granger of Coldwater, Mike (Carol) Sowle of Choctaw, Okla., Patti Hudson of Marshall, Connie Bradshaw of Quincy, and Wendy McFadden of Tekonsha; brothers Bruce (Margaret) McFadden of Battle Creek, Joe (Marie) McFadden of Marshall and Walt (Pat) McFadden of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen, his parents, son Charles Sowle and grandchildren Lori and Tracy. He belonged to the Comancheros 4-H Club, Branch County Saddle Club, and the Branch County Sheriff’s Posse. Ralph spent a lot of time braking horses when he was younger. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and camping at Hidden Valley Campground near Sturgis. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 from 3-5 p.m. at Putnam’s of Tekonsha. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 at Putnam’s of Tekonsha with Pastor Frank Snyder of Calvary Baptist Church, Quincy officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Tekonsha with military honors provided by the Homer VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to Comancheros 4-H Club or the American Lung Association. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Putnam’s of Tekonsha, (517) 767-4114, Tekonsha. |
Richard 'Buster' Dewey Reath Sr. Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:02 AM |
WHITE PINE, Mich. -- Richard D. Reath Sr., 84, of White Pine, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at 12:30 a.m. at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Ontonagon. |
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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. |
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Robert C. Goodyear, age 82, of Jasper passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at Lynwood Manor. He was born Aug. 17, 1926, in Adrian, the son of Merle and Gladys (Moore) Goodyear. Bob graduated from Sand Creek High School. During World War II, he proudly served his country in the Navy. On Oct. 7, 1944, Robert married Juanita Uloth. They celebrated 59 years of marriage before Juanita passed away in 2003. Bob worked at Stubnitz-Greene as a payroll supervisor, retiring in 1982. In his retirement Bob enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and spending time with family. He attended Ogden Church Bob is survived by his children, Michael (Diane) Goodyear of Grand Rapids, Gregory (Rebecca) Goodyear of LaPalma, Calif., Bradford (Lonice) Goodyear of Bonifay, Fla., Geoffrey Goodyear of Jasper, Sheryl (Steve) McComb of Adrian; 11 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, with another due in May. Also surviving are his siblings, Bill Goodyear of Adrian, Shirley (Gary) Hillard of Morenci and Sharon (Dean) Munk of Waldron. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers, Arden and Frank.  The funeral service for Bob will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor John Maguire officiating. Burial will follow at Ogden Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Annis-Fint Post #1584 of the VFW. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. You may also sign the register book or send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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Robert “Bob” Hanke, age 82, of Adrian passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Herrick Manor in Tecumseh. He was born in Adrian, May 31, 1926, the oldest child of Fredrick and Blanche (Vogel) Hanke. Bob attended St. John’s Lutheran School. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1944. He then studied agriculture at Michigan State University. On June 13, 1953, Bob married Grace Gruenwald in Detroit.  Grace, who celebrated 55 years of marriage with Bob last June, survives.  Bob loved farming, and worked the farm where he was raised. In 1944 he received the State Farmer Award. He also worked for the Agriculture Stabilization Committee for many years, retiring in 1993. Bob was a familiar face at the Dominican Complex for many years where he worked in many different capacities. Bob was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Over the years he served in many capacities. including secretary of St. John’s Lutheran Fraternities of America Brotherhood, treasurer and president of the Jr. and Sr. Walther League, church trustee, member of the school board and PTL, as well as serving on the church’s cemetery committee. Bob was also a member of the Adrian Township Board of Review. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children, John Hanke of Redondo Beach, Calif., Kathleen (William) Unverfehrt of Newton, N.C., Lynne Hanke of Adrian, Mark (Janis) Hanke of Acworth, Ga, and Natalee (James) Hallsted of Clearwater, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Phyllis (Norman) Sieler of Petersburg, Mich., and Barbara (Hubert) Holtz of Ottawa Lake, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral service for Bob will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joel Sarrault officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Wagley Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. You may sign the register book or send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Daybreak or Herrick Manor.  Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home. |
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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. |
Russell Frederick Reaume, 85, of Newport died at 6:44 a.m. Monday in his home. |
SALVETA JOHN F |
Janaury 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Irene. Dearest father of Patricia (Joseph) Rashid, Yvonne (Larry) Rhoads, John (Karen), and Pamela (Richard) Hypnar. Loving grandfather of Brian, Jessica, Andrew and Erica. Dear brother of Sarah Idziak and Eleanor Calabro. Family will receive friends Friday 1-8 p.m. at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren (3 blocks east of Beech Daly) Dearborn Heights. In state 9:30 a.m. Saturday St. Edith Church until Mass at 10 a.m. |
SEIDEL BERTHA |
Friday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. www.martenson.com |
SHIRLEY ANN HUNT LEXINGTON Shirley A. Hunt, age 82, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 in her home. Born January 26, 1926 in Detroit to the late Charles A. and Bernice (Hill) Hunt. Dear sister of the late Jean E. Ecker and Naomi K. Ford. Dear aunt to several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of the late Ruth C. Ritscher. Shirley retired in 1982 from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. (Ameritech) as a Staff Manager - training after 35 years of employment. Her main interests were her career and golfing. She was an active longtime member of Lakeview Hills Country Club and Resort, Lexington, and several times was Women's Club Champion until her retirement at age 70 from competitive play in 1993. During her playing career she had 5 hole in ones. She continued to play recreational golf in two leagues until her demise. The Funeral Service was held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lexington with Rev. Rick Schark officiating. Memorials may be made to Blue Water Hospice or Trinity Episcopal Church. A special thanks to her care givers Dee Mancini and Blue Water Hospice. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes. |
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SHIRLEY MARIE FLETCHER FLORIDA Shirley Marie Fletcher, age 76, of Holiday, Florida passed away on January 6, 2009. She was born November 14, 1934 in Yale, Michigan to Mary and Ervin Phillips. She moved to Florida in 2003 after the passing of her beloved husband, Edward. Shirley was a loving mother to all... helping everyone in anyway she could. She was preceded in death by her husband; Edward and two sons; Robert and Ronald. She is survived by her two sons; Rick (JoAnn) and Larry (Marie), six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 1:30 pm at St. Johns Parish Center, 5335 S. Sandusky Road, Peck, Michigan. |
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the same day 1-4 p.m. at Wm. R. Hamilton Funeral Home, 226 Crocker Blvd., Mt. Clemens. |
STRAM CARL LEONARD |
Age 81. October 10, 1927—January 11, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Olga. Loving father of Steve, Kathy Clay, Anna Gaul, Nick, Pete, Theresa Staneck, Jean Martin and Carl M. Dear grandfather of Scott, Sharon, Nicole, Christina, Robert, Daniel, Elizabeth, Emily, Jillian, Stephanie, Joseph and Brandon. Dearest great-grandfather of Steven, Nicolas, Richard, Christopher, Brandy, Ariel, Breanna, Bianca and Brittany. Devoted brother of Mary Haggerty, Frederick, Shirley Wade, Eleanor Mariano, Joyce Gribble and Irene Dolan. Family will receive friends Saturday 1-6 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia (734) 591-3700. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Samuel Bruce Tadlock, 53, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at his home. |
Sean Frazier Mayberry II, 16 days old, passed away Jan. 8, 2009, in Ann Arbor. |
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Sharon Meeuwsen, aged 67, of Holland, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2009.  She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Howard and Jean Meeuwsen of Coopersville, Ellen and Dave Gort of Dorr, Darl and Karen Meeuwsen of Hudsonville, Loren and Teri Meeuwsen of Hudsonville, Marybeth and Bob Vander Ploeg of Zeeland; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Funeral and committal services will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the North Blendon Reformed Church with Rev. Nate Meldrim officiating.  Interment Blendon Township Cemetery.  Friends may meet with the family at VanderLaan Funeral Home in Hudsonville on Friday from 5-8 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.  www.vanderlaanfuneralhome.net |
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. |
Sidney N. Wellborn Jr., 83, of Monroe died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. |
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho -- Signe M. Blonshine, 87, of Mountain Home, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at a local hospital. |
Sister Anna Mary (Alphonsus Ligouri) Waickman, IHM May 20, 1920-Jan. 11, 2009 |
Monroe, Mich. - Sister Anna Mary Waickman, IHM, 88, died Sunday, Jan. 11, in the IHM Health Care Center, Monroe, Mich. She had been under Mercy Memorial Hospice Care of Monroe. |
Stanley G. Kain 1918 - 2009 Stanley G. Kain, 90, Owendale, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at Tendercare of Cass City. He was born on February 25, 1918 in Owendale to the late Norman and Bertha (Heck) Kain. He is a 1936 graduate of Owendale High School. Stanley owned and operated his own tax business for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed playing cards and watching sports on the television. He was a former member of the Owendale Lions club. He is survived by two sisters, Beatrice Jones, Bay City and Eleanor Giardina, Ocala, Fla.; niece, Pat (Tony) Enderle, Owendale; nephews, Ron Reinhardt, Owendale, Terry (Jane) Jones, Kawkawlin and Wayne (Patricia) Jones, Clarkston and numerous great-nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Stella Errer; nieces, Judi Reinhardt and Sandra Jones and nephew, Duane Jones. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home of Pigeon, with Rev. John Heim, pastor ofOwendale United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Grant Township Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Owendale Lions Club. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home in Pigeon. |
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Stephanie Lynn Hennessey North Branch Stephanie Lynn Hennessey, 43, of North Branch (formerly of Lapeer) passed away Saturday (January 10, 2009). She was born March 1, 1965, to Herbert and Dorothy (Duguid) Blaies. She married Thomas "Tom" Hennessey, Jr. on September 25, 2001 in Kentucky. Stephanie graduated from Imlay City High School, class of 1983. She was a production operator at Deco Plate in Lapeer. She is survived by her husband, Tom Hennessey, Jr. of North Branch; children, Kyle Zions of Flushing and Brittany Zions of Flushing; stepchildren, Heather (Anthony) Smith of Snover, Becky Hennessey of Croswell, Thomas (Sarah) Hennessey of Lapeer, Patricia (Patrick) Hughes of Applegate, Cole Hennessey of North Branch; 15 grandchildren; father, Herbert (Susie) Blaies of Kentucky; sisters, Kathy Cooper, Laurie Luraszewski, Julie Charchan and Vicki; brother, David Blaies; mother and father-in-law, Tom and Betty Hennessey of Lapeer. She was preceded in death by her mothe |
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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. |
KOTELES, Steven Joseph - Age 35, of Flint, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint, Pastor David Miller officiating. Burial immediately following at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 AM - 2 PM and 4-9 PM and Thursday 12Noon time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Steven J. Koteles Memorial Fund. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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TRIKES CHRYSOSTOMOS S |
Age 78, died December 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth H. Dear father of Chris (Kim) Trikes and Paula (Joe) Dayringer. Grandfather of two and two sisters, Olga and Lemona. He is also survived by three step-children, ten step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. Mass was celebrated at Lady of Fatima Church. |
TUPIAK RONALD L |
Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Scripture Service Friday 7:00 pm. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. howepeterson.com |
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ROSEMARY WUERTHELE, of Frankfort, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at home. A complete obituary will be in a future edition of the Record-Eagle. The Jowett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. |
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Vada Meyers, 77, of Monroe died at 7:43 this morning at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bacarella Funeral Home. |
Verdith "Evelyn" Risdon Lapeer Verdith "Evelyn" Risdon, 82, of Lapeer since 1968, passed away January 7, 2009. She was born December 8, 1926, in Thomas, Mich., to John and Birdith (Churchill) Fenner. She married Gernard "Charlie" Risdon on April 7, 1946 in Ortonville. Mrs. Risdon was a member of Deerfield Church of Christ for 37 years and a longtime member of T.O.P.S. #888. Evelyn was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for many years, because two of her daughters were diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. She won Jack Bailey's Queen for a Day in 1963, asking for wheelchairs and other items to help her daughters. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Stan) Kaleto of Gladwin and Karen (Ron) Mass of Flint; sister, Lila Ellis of Mio; many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members and good friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gernard "Charles" Risdon; daughters, Linda Risdon, Kathleen Nuss and Jackie Ris |
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Vernon Dale Meeuwsen, age 71, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at his home.  Vern was a deputy for the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department for 15 years and was a member of the F.O.P.  Vern also owned and operated the Dairy Y in Zeeland for 26 years.  He is survived by a stepson, Tom Schneider of Zeeland; sister, Mary DeWitt of Holland; nephews and nieces, Dawn and Kurt Brinks, Sandy and Jeff Kayes, Kelly and Kristen DeWitt, Kerri-Sue and James Smits; aunts, Mag Kraai of Fremont, Jerene and Duane Brink of Zeeland; long time friend and partner, Erik Varvir of Zeeland.  A memorial visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009           at the Howard Miller Library, 14 South Church Street in Zeeland.   Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.  Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial .com. |
WALLACE HELEN A |
Friday 5-8 p.m. and Saturday 10-11 a.m. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society in memory of Helen's son, Michael, and Southwest Indian Children's Fund, Box 906, Broken Arrow, OK 74013. |
WASCHER CLARENCE F |
Age 86. January 10, 2009. Loving father of Carol Wascher, Janet Manley (Douglas), James Wascher, Barbara Runel (Jean), Mary Straus (Michael), and Della Frieman. Survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Elinor Grimm and Grace Kokuska. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 2 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment at St. Paul Columbarium. ahpeters.com |
WASYLON PAUL J |
begins at church 9 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial tributes to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, Suite 514, Kansas City, MO 64111 View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com |
WILSON MAUREEN (OBERT) |
40, of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at home. Maureen graduated from Livonia's Franklin High School in 1987, and the College for Creative Studies in 1993, earning a BA in graphic communications; where she later taught graphic design. An award-winning designer, she owned Gotta Have It Graphics, providing design services to clients nationally and later channeling her talents into interior design. A vibrant person with a lust for life, Maureen touched many lives - from her design group to her tennis and golf clubs - and most avidly with her family, spending time boating and skiing in northern Michigan. A keen tennis player and golfer as an adult, Maureen was competitive figure skater in her youth. Her love of travel took her on many adventures in search of good food, wine, and hunting for treasures. Maureen's smile lit up every room. She is survived by her loving husband, David Wilson; her parents Norman and Barbara Obert; sister Gabrielle (Stephen J.) LaMond; stepchildren James (Denise), Drake and Madison; mother-in-law Patricia Wilson; brothers-in-law Scott (Susan), Andy, and Lee (Kathy); nieces and nephews Sarah, Olivia, Noah, Alysse and Evan; many extended family members; countless friends, especially Karen Larson and Bob Mirek; and faithful companion, Indie. A gathering to celebrate Maureen's life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at the Wilson's Pleasant Ridge Home. Please post condolences to LMstudio.com/maureen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Maureen Obert Wilson Scholarship at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit. |
WISDOM PATRICIA K |
Age 56. January 14, 2009. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving Mother of Amy (Hollis) Malone and Frederick (Melanie). Proud Grandmother of Trinity Kay. Dear Daughter of Roger and Elaine Eichbrecht. Dear Sister of Mike (Anne) Eichbrecht, Bill (Lynn) Eichbrecht, Dan Eichbrecht and the late Richard Eichbrecht. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 Blks. E. of Van Dyke), Utica, Friday 2-8 p.m. with prayers 7 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory at: |
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William Edward Miller Jr. was born in Dearborn, Michigan on December 23, 1965. William was the son of the late William Edward Miller Sr. and the late Betty (Sharp) Miller. William had been married to the former Lisa Spaulding. |
William K. Jeffrey, Sr., 72, of Adrian died Monday, January 12, 2009, at Herrick Medical Center, Tecumseh. |
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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 |
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