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GOEBEL, Agnes I. - Age 81, of Grand Blanc, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Genesys Hospice Care Center, Goodrich. Funeral Services will be 2PM Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2020 S. Belsay Rd., Burton, Rev. Gregory Ewald officiating. Visitation will be 12PM until time of service at the church. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Memorial donations may be made to the family. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
Albert M. Bryant, 84, of Monroe died at 4:37 p.m. Tuesday at Fountain View. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
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Arsen Kalorian, 94, of Monroe died Monday morning at home. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
Arsen Kalorian, 94, of Monroe died at 9:22 a.m. Monday in Mercy Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room. He had been in poor health for 2 years.Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. |
Arthur L. Steinman |
Arthur L. Steinman, 80, of Sebewaing and Englewood, Fla., died July 5, 2008., Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. |
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will be on Thursday from 2 - 9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home (5900 Allen Rd.) 1-(313)-928-2300. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society. Please visit our on line guest book at |
BARILE RAMONA C |
at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Thursday 2-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Friday at 7 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (between 21 and 22 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection. Tributes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are welcome. Member UAW local 909. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
BAUER RUTH M |
Age 95, January 25, 2009 of Novi, formerly of Redford. Beloved wife of the late Karl; cousin of Helen and Ralph Schellenberg and family of Stratford Ontario Canada; aunt of Sylvia Judd, John (Joyce) MacIsaac, Christine (Ron) Waltz, Bill (Barb) Bauer, Sue (Ray Nawas) Bauer; great-aunt of 12, great-great-aunt of 19, and great great-great-aunt of five. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Family appreciates memorial contributions to Grace Lutheran Church. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park. Please share a memory with the family at |
BELOSKUR DIANNE |
2-9 p.m. Thursday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Light a candle and share a memory at |
BERG REV PAUL C |
January 26, 2009. Age 87. Professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary for over 20 years and Associate at St. Kenneth Church in Plymouth for over 25 years. Dear brother of Sr. Barbara Berg, IHM, and the late Emil Berg. Brother-in-law of Betsy (John Jachman). Uncle of John (Patricia), Paul (Susan) and James Berg. Great uncle of Ross, Molly, Lindsey, Ryan, Michael and William. In state Wednesday 2-8p.m., at St. Kenneth Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd., Plymouth. Prayers 7p.m. In state Thursday 10a.m.-8p.m. at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Bishop Gallagher Room. Prayer service 7p.m. In state at Sacred Heart Major Seminary Chapel Friday 9a.m. until Funeral Mass 11a.m. Celebrant Archbishop Allen Vigneron. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 2:45p.m. Memorials to IHM Sisters, 610 W. Elm, Monroe, MI 48161 or Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, MI 48206. A. J. Desmond & Sons, 248-549-0500. View obituary and share memories at, GO IRISH ! |
BERSHAS JACQUELINE |
Beloved wife of the late Dr. Marvin Bershas. Dearest mother of Carol (James) Hartman, Robyn (Steven) Lajewski, and Vitina Serro. Also survived by loving grandchildren James R. (Tammy) Hartman, Brian (Kim) Lajewski, and Jacqueline Lajewski and many loving great grandchildren. Graveside Services Thursday 12 noon at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. |
BRASGALLA HERBERT B |
Age 67. January 27, 2009. Beloved husband of Ruth A. Dear father of Michael L. (Kimberly) and Sean J. (Colleen). Loving grandfather of Vincent and Michaelann. Son of the late Herbert and Mildred. Son-in-law of Leslie and Pansy Pellow. Brother of Donald (Lee) and the late Janice Johnson. Memorial visitation Saturday 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Masonic service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorial contributions to Beaumont Hospice or Northwood Masonic Lodge #551 F & AM. Share your memories at : |
BROWN SUSIE ROSS |
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at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 23000 Gratiot (North of Nine Mile Rd.), Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions to St. Peter's Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Share your special thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com |
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Betty J. Mills, 83, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at home. She was born on Sept. 25, 1925 in Saginaw to Frances Morris Melon. She was married on Oct. 13, 1945 to Charles Cosier and he preceded her in death in 1984. She was married on Sept. 26, 1987 to Richard C. Mills and he preceded her in death in 2007. Betty  retired from Bob Evans Farms in 1986 after 25 years of service. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Church Women and the American Legion Auxiliary. Betty is survived by four daughters, Diane Cosier of Ann Arbor, Linda Cosier, Tracey Parney and Cindy McDowell all of Jonesville; four grandchildren, Kristen Curtis, Justin Shonk, Nathaniel VerHeek and Sarah Parney; two great-grandchildren, Caitlynn Shonk and Kailey Rangel; one step-daughter, Marcia Hansen; and a step-son, Norman Mills of California. Betty was preceded in death by her husbands, her mother and a great-granddaughter Angel Shonk. Memorial services for Betty J. Mills will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Hillsdale, with the Rev. Sandra Benes officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the St. Peter’s Free Health Clinic or Hospice of Hillsdale County. |
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Beverly Jean Shearer, 53, of Boca Raton, Fla., and formerly of Stroh, Ind., died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at her residence. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the Stroh Church of Christ where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.  Burial will be in Wright Cemetery in Stroh. Arrangements are being handled by Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind.   |
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C. Lee Bumstead-Bradley, age 65, of Bradenton Fla., formerly of Onsted, passed away on Jan. 23, 2009. She was the former wife of John Bradley (Judy Randolph); loving mother of Johnny (Laurie Johncox) Bradley and Linda (Patrick) Devlin; sister of Patrica Clancy of Bradenton and the late Robert Fossett. Lee will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Johnny Jr. (Lindsay) Bradley, Lisa Bradley (Jeremy Dunigan), Mathew and Ryan Devlin, and great-grandchildren, Hailey Zietlow, Kaden Dunnigan, and Brelynn Bradley. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Road, Westland, with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday. |
CARLTON HENRIETTA L (NEE WISNIEWSKI) |
Thursday 3-8 p.m., Friday 3-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Scripture service at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd. (S. of 18 Mi. Rd.) Clinton Twp., and Saturday 9 a.m. until time of funeral mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Community, 40501 Hayes Rd., Sterling Hts. Memorial contributions to Henry Ford Hospice, Clinton Twp. would be appreciated. Please visit, for online memorials. |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
Cassandra Casey Kay Eick Howell, Mich. Cassandra Casey Kay Eick, 32, of Howell, passed away January 21, 2009. She was born November 4, 1976, in Olean, N.Y. Casey was professionally trained as a pastry chef and taught classes on scrapbooking. On August 20, 2005, she married Jeffrey Eick in Howell. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey; father, Russell (Renee) Combs of Erie, Pa.; mother, Linda Combs of Howell; father and mother-in-law, Charles (Phyllis) Eick of Oxford; brothers, Russell (Rachel) of N.Y., Shawn (Tina) of Va., Jason (Meri) of Davison. Casey was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life of Michigan and American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral home. A Healing Farewell was held Monday (January 26, 2009) at Borek Jennings Funeral Home Lamb Chapel. Family received friends on Sunday (January 25, 2009). Please leave a message of comfort to Casey s family by calling 877-231-7900 or sig |
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Charles J. Ellis 1922 - 2009 Charles J. "Charlie" Ellis, 86, Parkland, Fla. and formerly of Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Parkland. He was born in Flint on March 21, 1922, the son of the late Albert and Lena (Yunker) Ellis. On June 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Zora Rapson in Millington and she preceded him in death on January 10, 1983. He was then united in marriage to Lillian "Bea" Davis MacKenzie in Bradenton, Florida on March 2, 1984 and she preceded him in death on December 2, 2000. Charlie was a teacher, guidance counselor and bus driver at Owendale Public Schools as well as a guidance counselor at Laker High School. He was a great friend to many staff members and students. He was a Shriner, a 32nd Degree Mason and a former member of the Moose Lodge. He was also a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Pigeon. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, the daughter of Beatrice McKenzie Ellis, Janet (William) Ballagh and her family. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Mary Marshall. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. Rev. John Britt, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Pigeon, officiated. Burial will take place in the springtime at the Grant Township Cemetery near Gagetown. Memorial contributions may be made to Owendale Gagetown Schools or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck Bussema Funeral Home. |
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Charles M. Fields, 73, of Coldwater, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Coldwater Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Nelson Brandymore officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy. Charles was born on June 8, 1935 in Detroit, to Wesley N. and Callie Mae (Marshall) Fields. He married Loretta J. (Lori) Hughes on Nov. 13, 1989 in Lansing, and she survives. Mr. Fields was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving 31 years, retiring in 1991. Charles worked at Florence Crane for 18 years, retiring in 1999, and was also in the National Guard, Coldwater Unit, 10 72nd Maintenance Co. He enjoyed playing the clarinet, having played in the Army band for many years. Charles was an avid chess player and loved to cook. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, two brothers and two sisters. In addition to his wife, Lori, Mr. Fields is survived by his children Brandon and Geoffrey Fields, both of Coldwater; four children from a previous marriage, Edward, Lawrence, Alicia and Charles; sister Lauretta of Lansing; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including a very special grandson Kevin Fields. Memorials may be directed to the Brandon and Geoffrey Fields Educational Fund. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
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Charles Timothy Marsh, 72, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died Jan. 22, 2009, at Borgess Hospital. Chuck was born May 3, 1936, in Kankakee, Ill., a son of Harry and Anna (Sanborn) Marsh. Chuck graduated with honors as a Sergeant First Class from Howe Military School, Howe, Ind., in 1954. Chuck was a radio and television announcer for over 50 years, having started in Sturgis, Mich., in 1953. He earned several broadcast awards, including the Detroit Press Club Foundation’s Best Radio Documentary of the year in 1978 and The American Legion Auxiliary Best Local Radio Program in the interest of  Youth in 1988. He was also Director of Education at the Institute of Broadcast Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chuck appeared several times in such television series as “Death Valley Days” and “High Chaparral”; one forgettable motion picture, “Mini Skirt Mob”; and numerous stage plays, including “The Gin Game” at The Robson Theater in Grand Rapids, Mich. Chuck was Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame member Del Shannon’s close friend and first Personal Manager. He was also a published writer of many short stories. After his retirement from active broadcasting he remained in radio by gathering and writing news stories for WAKV in Plainwell, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, and ex-wives, Sonja and Jackie; his son, David; five daughters, Misty, Kim, Tina, Catrina and Chrissy; and 14 grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sturgis. |
Clarence "Bunk" Hoffman, 76, of Maumee, Ohio died Sunday morning in his home. Private services will be held. |
Clarence Bernard 'Kelly' Lorenson Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:23 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Clarence Bernard "Kelly" Lorenson, 93, of 751 E. Ayer St., Ironwood, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at home in the company of family and friends. |
SEARS, Clarence L. - Age 65, of Flint, died Friday, January 23, 2009 at Genesys Hospice Care Center. Services will be held 1 PM Monday, January 26, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint with Rev. Larry Green officiating. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Sunday and 10 AM until the time of service Monday at the funeral home. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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Cornelius “Case” Klynstra, age 94, of  Holland, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009.  He was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Zeeland.  Case was employed for several years at Walter’s Gardens before his retirement.  Case was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude, in 1992.  He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Hattie; stepchildren, Bern and Betty Brunink of Holland, Ed Brunink of Dade City, FL, Dee and Jerry Kraai of Irons, Glady and Harley Ponstein of Zeeland, Jerry and Jan Brunink of Holland, Marcia Brunink of Holland; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; brother, Jake and Viola Klynstra of Holland; sister, Hattie Lievense of Holland; in-laws, Frances Klynstra, Irene Goodyke, Marvin and Doris Diekema, Frances Diekema, Jean Holstege, Neil and Betty Diekema, Charlotte Weaver, Ann Diekema, Lillian Vis; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 541 East Main Street, Zeeland.  The Reverend Jack Vander Plate will officiate.  Visiting hours will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland.  Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery.  Memorial contribution may be given to Zeeland Christian School.  www.yntemafh.com |
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PENCE, Wis. -- Curtis L. "Curt" Levra, 50, of Pence, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2009, in his home in Pence. |
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Friday 2-9 p.m. Burial in Charlotte, MI. |
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begins at church 1:00p.m. Memorial tributes the Emily Deal Education Fund, c/o 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073 View obituary and share memories at |
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Dale Kenneth Case, age 50, of Ceresco died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at his home. He was born on Jan. 9, 1959 in Coldwater to Kenneth Ross Case and Leona Bishop Case.  He had lived his entire life in this area and lived at the same address since 1997 Dale married Kelli Jo Heuer Case on May 18,1991 at the Church of God in Burlington. He graduated in 1978 from Union City High School. After graduation, he went to work at Vincent Paint Shop in Tekonsha, then to Western Rubber Co. in Coldwater. He moved with the company to Fremont, Ind., retiring after 21 years to take over the family farming. In the spring and fall, he also enjoyed working for AcMoody Farms in Union City. In his younger years, he loved canoe racing down the St. Joe River and hanging out with his friends, trapping, hunting and fishing. He played baseball and softball. He loved playing co-ed softball with his wife. He was known for how fast he could run. He also enjoyed golfing. The last couple of years, he and his wife really enjoyed bowling on a league in Bronson. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, going hunting in Wyoming, mule deer hunting and bear hunting in Maine. He loved teaching his boys the tricks of the trade. As his boys grew older, he got more excited, making sure his boys waited for the big buck then for himself. He loved teaching his boys to turkey hunt and goose hunt. He coached both his boys little league ball teams for several years. He made sure he attended all of their sporting events. He spent every week for years at the Calhoun County Fair helping his boys with their livestock. He always made sure his neighbors driveways were cleaned during the snowy season. He was known for his generosity, and willing to give anyone a helping hand without hesitation. His wife Kelli, sons Taylor and Kyler were the love of his life, and he, the love of theirs. He loved his family and friends, and was well liked by anyone he met. He attended First Wesleyan Church of Battle Creek. He is survived by his loving wife Kelli and sons Taylor and Kyler at home; parents Kenneth and Leona Case of Burlington; sisters Darlene (Doug) Mack and Deloris (Dave) Wasikowski of Burlington; many nieces and nephews, mother-in-law Connie Harrington of Burlington and father in-law Stephen (Sara) Heuer of Dowagiac; and a very special friend Jeff Mack of Burlington. The family will receive friends at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home in Marshall on Tuesday from 3-8. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. A gathering of family and friends will be held this summer to celebrate the gift of his life. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Union City Baseball Team. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. You may leave an online message for the family and sign the on line guest book at www.kempffuneralhome.com. |
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Delores C. Gest, age 80, of Burr Oak, Mich.,  passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Sturgis Hospital.  Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Rosenberg Chapel.   |
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Delores I. Kooyers, age 59, of West Olive, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Holland Hospital.  Delores was born March 11, 1949, to Bernard and Alice (Van Dyke) De Wys.  She was a lifelong resident of the area.  She was a member of  West Olive C.R.C. and was involved in Ladies Bible Study for many years.  Delores was also a member of the Red Hat Society.  Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Larry, of West Olive; a daughter, Lisa and William Glover, Jr. of Zeeland; two grandchildren, Riley and Danielle; mother, Alice DeWys; father-in-law, Gerald Kooyers; brother, Brad and Ruth DeWys; sister, Brenda and Jeff Price of Holland; sister-in-law, Barb and Earl Krontz of Holland; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at West Olive Christian Reformed Church, 8374 1st. Ave., West Olive.  Officiating will be Rev. Scott DeVries.  Burial will be in Port Sheldon Township Cemetery.  Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the Northwood Chapel, Dysktra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. Please visit www.lifestorynet .com   for further information.   |
Dennis "Cowboy" Brunett North Branch Dennis "Cowboy" Brunett, 54, of North Branch, passed away January 15, 2009, at his residence, with his family at his side. He was born October 22, 1954, in Lapeer, the son of Betty (Green) and Roy Brunett. Dennis grew up in the Davison area and was a graduate of Davison High School, Class of 1973. He married Sherrill Anderson on June 18, 1977. Dennis retired from Delphi after several years of service. He was a member of the Long Riders Association. He enjoyed horses and trail riding with his friends. He also enjoyed going deer and bear hunting and fishing. Dennis will be missed by his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sherrill; daughter, Nicole, and son, Shawn, both of North Branch; father, Roy of Fostoria; sisters, Carolyn (Robert) Nelson of Flushing, Michele (David) Williams of Naperville, Ill.; brother, Ken (Beth) Brunett of Silverwood. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty in 2007. Funeral s |
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Donald J. Britton, 87, formerly of Monroe and Ocala, Fla., died at 1:31 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Mercy Hospital, Toledo. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
BOITKUS, Dora K. - Age 85, of Linden, died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Fenton Extended Care. Services will be held 12 PM Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. John Outreach. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
Doris Jean Cody Lapeer Doris Jean Cody, 80, of Lapeer, passed away January 17, 2009. She was born April 17, 1928, in Holly, to David Richard and Gladys (Knowlton) Hayward, Sr. Doris was a telephone operator for Michigan Bell/ Southern Bell/Ameritech. She made afghans for nursing homes and volunteered at Suncrest. Doris enjoyed senior citizen bowling and her membership at the Lapeer Fraternal Order of Eagles. She is survived by her daughter, Rosalie (Richard) Rittersdorf of St. Petersburg, Fla.; grandchildren, Abbie, Joe and Dan; several great-grandchildren; several siblings and step-siblings. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Ellen Merrill; parents, David and Gladys Hayward, Sr. Memorial contributions made by made to the charity of one's choice. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
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Dorothea Elizabeth Straub Lapeer Dorothea Elizabeth Straub, 78, of Lapeer (formerly of Roseville) passed away January 14, 2009. She was born November 10, 1930, in Lynn, Mass., to Mr. and Mrs. Richard. Dorothea worked on the kitchen staff of Saratoga Hospital in Detroit. She graduated from St. Elizabeth's High School in Detroit. She is survived by her children, Deborah C. Burdell of Lapeer, Janice M. Mozdzen of Lapeer, Gary Mozdzen of Sterling Heights; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 1 brother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy; stepfather, Merril; son, Robert Dennis Mozdzen. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111. |
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Dorothy Mae Koning, age 84, of Holland went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Holland Hospital. She was a member of Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church.  Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed the time she spent with her family. She touched many lives thru serving and giving to others.   She is survived by her husband, LaVerne, of 62 years; and children, Maryellen and Gerald Kolk of Holland, Vernon and Linda Koning of Zeeland, Paul and Jodi Koning of Holland, Ruth and Alan Breuker of Hamilton; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Donald and Shirley Schrotenboer of Holland, Glenn and Nan Schrotenboer of Holland, Marilyn and Tom Bratt of Holland; brother and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lloyd (Juella) Schrotenboer, Willard Koning of Holland, Mrs. Chester (Donna) Koning of Holland; many nephews and nieces.  The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009             at Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church, 14 West 14th Street in Holland.  Reverend Marvin Hofman will be officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009            at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association or Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church Outreach Program.         An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial .com. |
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Dr. Larry Brown, 66, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Hospice of The Valley Sherman Home located in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born on Nov. 29, 1942, in Wayne, Mich., the son of Hal and Berneta “Rose” (Morgan) Brown. Larry graduated from Morenci Area High School. He served in the U.S. Army for three years. He then attended numerous universities, earning a Ph.D. from Florida State University and was a Post Doctoral Fellow at Harvard University. He served as an educator at several schools and universities  He loved his work with students, faculty and parents. It was his passion and he impacted many lives in his journey through life.  Survivors include two sons, Todd Brown and wife, Jennifer, of Tallahassee, Fla., and Scott Brown and wife, Angela, of Hernando, Miss.; one daughter, Sarah Chitwood and husband, Michael, of Arlington, Tenn.; his mother, Rose of Morenci; six grandchildren; a sister, Tana Goen of England; four brothers, Gary Brown of Maumee, Ohio, Shawn Brown of Pulaski, Ohio, Brian Brown of Delta, Ohio, and Randy Brown of Savannah, Ga. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Hal, and nephew, Hal David Brown. Funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci with the Rev. James Yatzek officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. There will be a visitation on Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Hospice of The Valley Sherman Home, 5801 East Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054 or to the Morenci Education Foundation. |
EILEEN C. BAIRD CARO Eileen C. Baird, age 73, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Eileen was born January 21, 1935 in Sandusky, the daughter of the late Harold & Eliza (Rich) Greenlee. She met her future husband as a young girl at a neighboring cottage on Lake Huron. Eileen was united in marriage with Thomas A. Baird while on spring break from Central Michigan University on March 31, 1956 in Sandusky. Tom and Eileen moved to Caro from Midland in 1978 when they opened Baird's Clothing Store for women's wear. She was also a volunteer kindergarten teacher's aide in Caro for nine years and enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Eileen is survived by her husband of over fifty-two years, Thomas A. Baird of Caro, one daughter; Allison (Tim) Sawyer of Caro, one son; Thomas A. Baird of Traverse City, one grandson; Scott Sawyer of Caro, two sisters; Erdeen Casto, Maxine (Ford) Otis, all of Sandusky, a lifelong friend; Delores McCoy of Sandusky and many nieces and nephews. In honoring Eileen's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services held at the Ransford Funeral Home in Caro. A private family burial will follow at a later date in the Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the donor's favorite charity. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.ransfordfuneralhome.com |
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EVELYN "PAULINE" MILLER CROSWELL Evelyn "Pauline" Miller, age 73, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at the home of her youngest daughter, Sue, in Capac. She is once again in the loving arms of her husband Bob. She was born on August 13, 1935 to the late Joe and Thelma (Nehring) Haas. Her marriage to Bob Miller was July 31, 1953 in Croswell. Bob passed away May 8, 1999. Pauline was an active member of the Croswell Wesleyan Church. She worked for the Cros-Lex School District for 25 years. She is survived by three daughters; Shelley (Dan) Berry of Conyers, GA, Sheryl (Mike) Barr of Carsonville, and Susan (Pat) Green of Capac, grandchildren; Jason (Amber) Berry of Lawrenceville, GA, Joshua (Misti) Berry of Indianapolis, IN, Amy (Jason) Ferguson of Carsonville, Dana (Dave) Theut of Sandusky, Jason Barr of Sandusky, Rob Green of Madison Heights, and Zachery Green of Capac. She is also survived by four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her sisters, Minnie Gabriau and Marion Cutler. Funeral services were held at the Croswell Wesleyan Church. Burial was in the Croswell Cemetery. Pallbearers were her five grandsons, and special great nephew Jerry Hosterman. Memorials may be made to the Croswell Wesleyan Church or United Hospice of Marlette. Arrangements by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Six South Howard Ave., Croswell, MI 48422 |
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Eleanor (Ellen) Norwood, age 83, of Monroe, MI passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009, at 5:33 PM at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Eleanor was born November 23, 1925, in Keyser, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Paul H. |
Else Killinger 1927-2009 Else Killinger, Pigeon, 81, died Sunday, January 18, 2009 while under hospice care at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born February 20, 1927 in Birkenfeld, Germany, daughter of the late Friedrich and Margareta (Roth) Jager. She was united in marriage to Ronald E. Killinger on August 30, 1962 in Birkenfeld, Germany. Else was a member of New Salem Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. She enjoyed her flower garden and loved babysitting, especially for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; one daughter, Nancy Killinger, Harbor Beach; three grandchildren, Justine Killinger and Lauren Dunn, both of Eastpointe and Damian Killinger, Warren; one great-granddaughter, Kamryn; four sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews, all living in Germany. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Gretal, Emmi and Irma and one brother, Oskar Jager. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at New Salem Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Rev. William Mayhew officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider New Salem Lutheran School or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. |
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Elsie E. Pilarzyk, 92, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Jan. 24, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Eugene George "Gene" Calvetti, 85, a lifetime resident of Hurley, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, in Hurley, following a courageous battle with cancer. |
Eunice E. Bastian, 90, of Monroe died Tuesday at the Lutheran Home of Monroe. Arrangements by the Allore chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
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Evelyn Vivian Shreve, age 87, of Three Rivers, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at her home following a long illness.  She was born in Three Rivers on Feb. 21, 1921, the daughter of William H. and Lena (Stannard) Barks.  Evelyn was married to Isaac “Ike” Shreve on June 25, 1937.  She worked for 35 years at the Mendon Company, and The Haas Corporation, later known as Lear Plastics in Mendon. Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Shirley Ann “Tody” Stitt and her husband, Terry, of Three Rivers;  two grandchildren, Missy Kennedy (Dan) of Vicksburg, and Tyler Ruggles of Alden, NY;  three step-grandchildren, Todd Stitt (Jonna) and Terry Stitt  Jr. (Debbie), both of Elkhart, and Tammy Wisk (Rob) of Constantine;  nine great-grandchildren, Ashlee Gorham (Matt), Spencer Kennedy, Elliott, Sarah, Tyra, Alyia, Lena, Ezra, and Elgin Ruggles;  twin great-great grandchildren born on Evelyn’s birthday, Owen and Ryder Gorham; one sister, Skeet Zakaia of Mansfield, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ike in 1999; a sister, Marguerite “Maggie” Alexander; two brothers, Wilbur “Cy” Barks and William “Bill” Barks. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon.  Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Lambdin, Pastor of the Crossroads Missionary Church officiating.  Burial will be in South Park Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the Three Rivers Health Hospice, or the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.  Online register and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com.   |
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at church will be held from 10:00 am until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be private, immediately following the ceremony. The family suggests donations in Alice's honor to Parkinson's disease Research: donations@michaeljfox.org or, or, to Compassionate Care Hospice,, To read the full obituary, sign the guest book and leave a memory please visit her personal page at: |
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Fern I. Schultz, age 84, of Adrian died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Tecumseh,to Charles and Luella (Smith) Beevers. She was married to John Hannah on Aug. 9, 1940, in Bryan, Ohio. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1964. She was married to Earl V. Schultz on Oct. 29, 1975, in Girard, Pa. He preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1992. Fern retired from Herrick Memorial Hospital in 1974 and then worked for the Presbyterian Home for the Aged from 1976-1989 in Girard, Pa. She was a member of the Tecumseh VFW Auxiliary and the Tecumseh American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by a daughter, Vicki Henson and her husband, Jeff, of Adrian; three stepdaughters, Joyce German of Tecumseh, Marian Bogart of Houghton Lake and Ruth Ann Teller of Monroe; a stepson, Don Hannah and his wife, Betty, of Tecumseh; two grandchildren, Wendi Woods and her husband, Carl, and Michael John Hannah and his wife, Megan; a great-granddaughter, Alexis Woods, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her first and second husbands, she is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Michael Hannah; a daughter, Brenda Hannah; two brothers, Donald Beevers and Claire Beevers; and a sister, Betty Taylor. At Fern’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
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Florence Maye (Scroggie) Jordan passed away in Fort Payne, Ala., on Jan. 19, 2009. She was born Dec. 11, 1912, in Onslow, Iowa, to John C. and Dora Scroggie. She is survived by her younger sister, Bernice Minster, and brother, Glenn F. Scroggie, both of Adrian. Her sons, Larry D. Jordan (Mildred) and Dennis K. Jordan Sr. (Doris Emily) will miss her happy smile. A graduate of the Adrian High School Class of 1931, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Adrian, and was married there in 1933 to Clifford M. Jordan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; sisters, Ruth Hohler and Grace Rodgers, and brother, Russell J. Scroggie. She was a loving grandmother of six wonderful children, great-grandmother to 17 children and great-great-grandmother of two. There also are many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed in the years to come. |
Florence Levely, 85, passed away at Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills, on Jan. 20, 2009. |
Frank D. Councell, 81, of Live Oaks, Florida passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 in Florida. |
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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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Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday 1-8 p.m. at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Taylor Chapel ,9800 S. Telegraph Rd. In-state Saturday 10 a.m. with Services at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 24158 Goddard Rd., Taylor. |
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Thursday 5:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday 2:00-9:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N. of 15 Mile). Rosary Friday 7:00 p.m. In state Saturday 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass 12:00 noon at St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Twp. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at |
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Beloved wife of the late Dr. Louis Gorzeck. Dear mother of Sandra (Dr. David) Gunsberg, Judi Wilcox and Michael Gorzeck. Loving grandmother of Brian, Jonathon and Daniel Gunsberg and Addison Gorzeck. Cherished sister of the late Herschel Levine and the late Seymour Levine. Sister-in-law of Lois Levine and the late Nancy Levine. SERVICES 2 P.M. THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. INTERMENT MACHPELAH CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com |
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George Francis Ward Jr., age 95, formerly of Bloomfield, MI, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in Holland, MI. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.  He moved to the Detroit area in 1949 and worked for General Motors for 38 years.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, MI, and The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Marge (Crisp) Ward in 1993.  His family includes his son, George and Alice Ward of Holland; grandsons, Philip  and Byron Ward; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.   Visiting will be from 10-11 a.m.  Saturday, January 31, 2009 at  First United Methodist Church of Holland.   Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at First United Methodist Church.   Burial will be in Franklin, Michigan. Memorials may be made to  First United Methodist Church in Birmingham or to the First United Methodist Church of Holland. Please visit www.lifestorynet .com to sign George Ward Jr.'s online registry, or to share a photo.   |
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Gerald ‘Cork” Burlew, 74, of Quincy, passed away Jan. 23, 2009, at home. He was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Algansee Township, the son of Forest and Goldie (Nesbitt) Burlew. Cork attended the Reading Schools and had been employed at Clark Equipment Co. for 31 years. He also enjoyed farming and gardening, coin collecting, well drilling and mechanical work. He belonged to the Southern Yankee Organization. On June 19, 1953, he married Janice (Adams) and she survives, along with three daughters, Victoria Burlew, Santa Clara, Calif., Patricia (Jack Clutter) Burlew, Sturgis, and Ruth Ann (Rick) Cross, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; two sons, Charles P. Avery, Grand Rapids and John F. (Mary) Burlew, Quincy; two sisters, Velma Vince, Tecumseh and Susie (Fred) Rushford, Victoria, Texas; one brother, Marwin (Loretta) Burlew, Reading; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Theta; brothers, George, Ed  and Richard and infant daughter, Diane. Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the George White Funeral Home, Quincy where services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Alan Fenstermaker officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Quincy. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army, Hillsdale.   |
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and Korean War U.S. Marine Corps captain and golf professional, died January 17, 2009, a few days after his 86th birthday. Jack is survived by his six children, two sisters, and wife. Memorial service is January 30, 2009 at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. For info: 602-741-1700 |
Harold "Hop" Van Zoeren Lapeer Harold "Hop" Van Zoeren, 80, a lifetime Lapeer resident, passed away Thursday (January 22, 2009). He was born July 18, 1928, in Grand Rapids, to John and Nell (Terpstra) Van Zoeren. He married Evaline Putman. Mr. Van Zoeren proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp then returned to service for the Army. He was active with the local 40/8th group. Harold enjoyed golfing, was an avid hunter, bowling and was a former football player and current big fan. He also was the past president of the Lapeer County Community Credit Union for over 20 years. He is survived by his daughters, Diana Smith of Florida, Marian (Dave) Johnson of North Branch; stepchildren, Barbara Novak, Pamela (Ken) Lee, Michael (Sandy) Novak; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amanda, Heidi (Luke), Nathan, Morgan, Jamie (Karen), Lisa (Jimmy), Justin and Delanie; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothea Knight of Wyoming, Mich.; lifetime friends, Loryce Schultz and fami |
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Harold H. Raymond, 71, of Toledo, formerly of Monroe County, died Monday in his home. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Chapel, Temperance. |
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Harriett L. Perrine, 98, died Jan. 17, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Merlin K., loving mother of the Rev. Stephen K. (Connie), grandmother of Jolee (Jim) Kempf, Alicia, Stephen Keskitalo and Karen Bethune, great-grandmother of Jack and Harry Kempf. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E. of Woodward) Royal Oak, Mich. She will lie in state Friday 11 a.m. until time of service at noon at Beverly Hills United Methodist Church, 20000 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, Mich. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Prattville Cemetery. Memorials to Wesleyan Medical Fellowship appreciated. Harriett was the last surviving of nine siblings born to Alfred P. and Carrie Bell Emens of Prattville. Several of her brothers and sisters were distinguished educators with her brother John Emens serving as president of Ball State University. She graduated from Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti (now Eastern Michigan University) with a BS degree in elementary education. She did postgraduate work at University of Michigan and Columbia University. Harriett married Merlin K. Perrine on June 23, 1945 at the Hillsdale Arboretum, and he preceded her in death. Although she taught in various locations throughout Michigan, the majority of her career was spent teaching second grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Coldwater. She retired in 1970 and remained active with the American Association of University Women and other civic groups. She and her late husband, Merlin, were dedicated members of Coldwater Wesleyan Church. She loved God, life, her family and friends and will be greatly missed. |
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Helen Sontag, 72, of Sebewaing, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a six-month illness., She was born Aug. 27, 1936 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late Edwin and Martha (Fuerst) Weber., She was united in marriage to James A. Sontag on June 8, 1957 in Gagetown. He preceded her in death in January 1997., Helen had been employed as a secretary at the Owendale-Gagetown School system for 19 years before retiring in 1998., She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling., Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Sherry) Sontag, and one daughter, Terri Mihacsi, all of Sebewaing; four grandchildren, Darcie (Chris) Hohne of North Branch, Stacey (Scotty) Buehrly of Owendale, Charlie Mihacsi and Jennifer Mihacsi, both of Sebewaing; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Buehrly and Madeline Hohne; a half brother, Edwin (Chris) Weber of Kawkawlin; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. The Rev. Charles Kuhl will officiate with burial in St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in Gagetown., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday., Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Family Discretionary Fund., Arrangements are being handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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Helen L. (Hoffman) Thieme, 84, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Jan. 23, 2009 at Lutheran Hospital. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road. Services are at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., with calling one hour prior. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, New Haven.   |
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Howard L. Furry, age 78, of Tecumseh died Saturday night, Jan. 24, 2009, at Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast Hospital, Miramar, Fla.  He and his wife, Mary, winter in Florida.  They had been playing cards with friends when he suffered an apparent heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He was born on Dec. 31, 1930, in Waukegan, Ill., the son of John and Lois (Lee) Furry. He married Mary Margaret Muir on Oct. 4, 1959. Howard was an accountant for the Holiday Inn Hotel chain for many years. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tecumseh, the church choir, and also served as a Deacon Elder.  He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club in Tecumseh for many years. Howard was an avid fisherman, card player and enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife, Mary Margaret, Howard is survived by two daughters, Margaret Ann (Randy) Seale of Dallas, Texas, and Lois Ann (Randy) Knapman of Holt, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Alexander and Audrey Knapman. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John. At Howard’s request, cremation has taken place in Florida. A memorial service to celebrate his life will take place in Tecumseh at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.   |
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KOPIN, Irene Sophie (Kopcinski) - Age 97, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Prestige Center. A Mass of Christian Burial for Irene will be held on Saturday, January 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Rosebush with Fr. Don Henkes officiating. Interment of cremains will take place in New Calvary Cemetery in Flint. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, 114 S. Bradley Street, Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will continue on Saturday, January 31, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at St. Henry's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Area Knights of Columbus Male Chorus or Woodland Hospice of Mt. Pleasant. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel and at the church. Irene was born July 18, 1911, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Albert and Wladislawia (Glembowska) Prosniak. She graduated from Flint Central High School in 1929. Irene received a Bachelor's degree in Music from the University of Michigan in 1933. She played in the Flint Symphony Orchestra in the 1920s and 1930s and in string quartets. She married Chester John Kopin/Kopcinski/Kopec on May 5, 1935, at All Saints Church in Flint. Irene was a homemaker and had also worked in the business office for A&P Grocery. She was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church in Rosebush and St. Charles Catholic Church in Leaton. She was a former member of All Saints, Sacred Heart, Holy Rosary, and St. Leo's Catholic Church in Flint and was active in their choirs. Irene loved gardening, flowers, mushroom hunting, birds, and American Water Spaniels. Irene is survived by her children, Sister Marie Agnes Kopin/Kopcinski, C.PP.S. (Sisters of the Precious Blood, Dayton, OH) who resides in Mt. Pleasant and David Chester Kopin who resides in the family homestead in Flint; and granddaughter, Amy Lynne Kopin of Ann Arbor. There are a number of nieces and nephews residing in the Flint and Caro areas and in Virginia and Arkansas. Irene was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Edmund H. Prosniak; and uncle, Tony Prosniak. You may view Irene's obituary online and send a private condolence to the family or sign the public guestbook at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com. |
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Irene M. Powell, 91, of Jonesville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Laurels of Coldwater. She was born March 5, 1917 in Detroit to Carl and Effie (Willis) Henning. She was married Oct. 15, 1938 to Rae Powell and he preceded her in death in 1981. Irene was a graduate of Britton High School and a resident of Jonesville the majority of her life. She was a member of the Social Thursday Club, the Child Study Club and the Extension Club. Surviving are five daughters, Kay Jean (Steve) Blagec of Dundee, Sharon Laughlin of Maybee, Linda Powell of Jonesville, Alma Cross of Allen and Meredith Balcom of Jonesville; three sons, John R. Powell and Jackie Ladd of Jonesville, Robert B. (Jackie) Powell of Jonesville and Scott M. (Kelly) Powell of Hillsdale; sister, Helen Heiden of Monroe; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Richard, Russell and Norman; sister, Vivian Swehla; and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Irene Powell will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Clyde Wonders officiating. Interment will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Dundee at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends for visitation from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Irene M. VanNieuwenhze, age 87, of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. Irene was born May 7, 1921, in Palmyra, the oldest child of Estel and Frances (Salzwedel) Staup. On May 18, 1940, Irene married Henry VanNieuwenhze in Adrian. Henry and Irene celebrated 48 years of marriage prior to his death in 1988. For 19 years Irene worked at Adrian College, retiring in 1982. She attended Palmyra Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Palmyra Women’s Association. She was also a member of the Palmyra Happy Home Club. Closest to Irene’s heart were her family and friends. Irene was an avid Detroit Tiger Fan. She enjoyed bingo, jigsaw puzzles and playing cards. Surviving Irene are her children, Wayne (Sallie) VanNieuwenhze of Blissfield, Carol McIntyre of Onsted and Robert (Nancy) VanNieu­wenhze of Jasper; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, George Staup and her son-in-law, David McIntyre. The funeral service for Irene will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Robert Bidwell officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences or sign the register book at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Irene may be made to the Palmyra Township Fire Department. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
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Irene Vannieuwenhze, age 87, of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at Bixby Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Wagley Funeral Home.   |
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Age 84, of Bloomfield Hills. January 28, 2009. Husband of Lucille. Father of Rodney, Nancy (John) Senkowicz, Fred Juergens and Brian (Kirsti) Juergens. Grandfather of six. Preceded in death by his first wife, Veldean and a son, Craig. WWII Air Force Veteran; awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 31 at St. James Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham. Memorials to National Kidney Foundation. |
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January 25, 2009. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late George R. Dearest mother of Sharon Kenny (Tony). Loving grandmother of Bryce (Christa) Kenny and Blake (Paula) Kenny, and great-grandmother of Ailey Kenny. Dear sister of Ernest Aruffo (Eva Dawn). Memorial Services Thursday at 1 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. Arrangements by Chas. Verheyden Inc. of Grosse Pointe. Memorial contributions may be made to Grosse Pointe Memorial Church or the American Heart Association. |
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Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park 48230. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. |
James F. Spaulding Sr., 67, of Milan died Monday night at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. Arrangements by Cover Funeral Home, Dundee. |
James Frederick Spaulding Sr., age 67, of Milan and formerly of Dundee, died Monday evening, January 26, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born in Dundee Township on March 26, 1941, to Carl F. |
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Jimmie Morris Parker, 61, of Pittsford, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the V.A. Medical Center in Battle Creek. He was born May 30, 1947 in Moultrie, Ga. to Thomas and Dorothy (Blankenship) Parker, she survives in Jacksonville, Fla.  He was married July 3, 1971 to Delores Viola and she survives. Jimmie was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam era and he was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Post # 68 of Hillsdale. Surviving besides his wife Delores and mother Dorothy are siblings, Thomas (Carol) Parker, Janey (William) VonHofen, Lisa (Bill) Gilcrease and Lorraine (Robert) Parr. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant sister, Donna Jean. Funeral services for Jimmie Morris Parker will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville with the Rev. Denny Fowler officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Jefferson Township. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contribution to Hospice. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
JoAnn Kresge, 67 years, of Toledo and formerly of Temperance, MI died Sunday January 25, 2009, in Flower Hospital. The daughter of John and Betty (Mest) Bowers Jr., she was born February 19, 1941, in Harrisburg, PA. |
Joan Louise Tompkins, 73, of Boyne City, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. |
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EWEN, Mich. -- John R. Hasenberg Jr., 61, of Ewen, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in Iron River. |
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Josephine Mulder, age 88, of Holland, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Providence Health Care.  She had worked for Heinz and retired from General Electric after many years.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marlene Nyland; and husband, Minard Mulder.  She is survived by her children, Ronald and Janice Mulder of West Olive, Myrna and Donald Den Bleyker of Zeeland, Bradley Mulder of South Bend, IN, Paul and Linda Nyland of Georgetown Twp.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Janet Koster of Holland, Marvin and Ann VandenBosch of Holland, Gertrude Talsma of Zeeland, Almer and Carol VandenBosch of TN, Chester and Irene VandenBosch of NV; several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Lakeshore Memorial Services.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com. |
Juanita Monhollen, 83, of Monroe died at 3 this morning at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Arrangements by the Allore chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
Juanita Monhollen, age 83, of Monroe passed away January 27, 2009, at St. Vincent's Regional Heart and Vascular Center, Toledo, OH.Juanita was born September 20, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles and Pearl (Taylor) Turley. |
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Kelvin P. quot;Kelly quot; Eberhart, 77, of Monroe died at 6:40 a.m. Monday in his home. He had been in poor health for two years.Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rupp Funeral Home. He will lie i state at 10 a.m. |
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Kenneth L. Hollis, 76, of Fremont, Ind. and formerly of Garrett, Ind. died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital in Angola, Ind. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at the funeral home with Father Fred Pasche officiating. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Orland, Ind. with military committal services conducted by members of Orland American Legion Post #423. |
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Age 82. A life long resident of Royal Oak died January 27, 2009. She was born August 15, 1926 in Royal Oak to John and Coral Carlson. Mrs. Laurie graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1944 and worked for many years at J. L. Hudson at Oakland Mall. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Allan; son, Edward Laurie of San Juan Capistrano, CA; step-grandchildren, Jim, Jennifer and Bob; and step great grandchildren, Megan, Tyler, Jordan, Quinn and Sarah. Her son, Todd, died in 1979. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions suggested to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Arrangements by Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, Royal Oak. |
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Friday 2-9 p.m. Prayers Friday 7:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. frrom Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. to St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (N. of 17 Mile) for 12:30 p.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at |
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Laura "Marjorie" Clark Otter Lake Laura "Marjorie" Clark, 95, of Otter Lake, passed away Saturday (January 24, 2009) at Lapeer Regional Hospital. Marjorie was born November 3, 1913, in Columbiaville, to Walter and Ada (Metcalf) Congdon. She married Maxwell Clark on March 26, 1932. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1971. She resided in Columbiaville and Otter Lake all her life. Marjorie retired from AC in 1969 and was a member of UAW Local 651. She is survived by her sons, LeRoy (Mary Jane) Clark and Willis (Helen) Clark; grandchildren, James, Laura, Karen, LeRoy; 6 great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandson; 2 step-great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Congdon; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday (January 27, 2009) at the Hudson Funeral Service, Otisville. Burial was in the Otter Lake Cemetery. Arr |
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THIEL, Lenore C. (Birchmeier) - St. Charles, formerly of New Lothrop. Passed away on Sunday morning, January 25, 2009 at home. Age 82 years. Funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at St Michael Catholic Church, Maple Grove. Friends may call at the Walker-Martin Funeral Home, Chesaning on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Please look for the complete obituary in Tuesday's paper. www. Wmartinfuneralhome.com |
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Lester C. Bond, Sr., 77, of LaGrange, Ind., died Jan. 22, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis. Living his lifetime in LaGrange County, he retired in 1995 from Coachmen Industries in Middlebury, Ind., where he had worked since 1967.  He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  He was a member of the Gateway River of Life Church in Sturgis, Mich., and LaGrange American Legion Post #215. Mr. Bond was born on March 10, 1931, in LaGrange County, Ind., to Peter Ovid and Mary (Harp) Bond.  On Oct. 5, 1955, he married Ruby J. High in Coldwater, Mich. Mrs. Bond survives in LaGrange. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Kenneth Stringfellow of Wawaka, Ind.; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Lester and Lorrie Bond, Jr. of Howe, Ind., James and Deanna Bond of Sturgis, Mich., and Robert Bond and Frank and Patricia Sciluffo, all of Wonder Lake, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Ovid and Virginia Bond of LaGrange; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sons, Rickie and Richard Bond; a sister, Sharon Lewis; and a brother, Robert Bond. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and  6-8 p.m. Monday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Douglas Carr officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, Ind., with a military graveside service. Memorials may be given to the American Kidney Fund. Condolences may be left for the family at  www.fruripmayfuneralhome.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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Lucille Reigle (Baumgardner), 96, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 at Wyndridge Nursing Home in Crossville, Tennessee. |
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Luella L. Oakley, 91, of LaGrange, Ind., died Jan. 28, 2009, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.Friday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ind., where services are at 10 a.m. Saturday.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange.   |
DePlonty, Lydia J. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of the Saginaw News by W. L. Case & Company. www.casefuneralhome.com |
MARJORIE E. MCCULLY DECKERVILLE Marjorie E. McCully, age 90, of Deckerville, died Tuesday January 20, 2009, in her home. She was born September 20, 1918 in Deckerville, the daughter of the late Wesley and Alice (Decker) Hooper. She married Maxwell J. McCully on June 20, 1942. He preceded in death on September 16, 2000. Marjorie was a member of Mills Gospel Hall. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and her family. She is survived by two sons; Gerald (Bonnie) McCully and Bruce McCully both of Deckerville, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, one brother; Howard Hooper of Deckerville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Harry Hooper and one sister, Mrs. Marion Hartsell. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Marjorie E. McCully were held at the Apsey Funeral Home, your "Legacy of Life" funeral home with Mr. William Metcalf officiating. Burial was in Forester Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Deckerville Community Hospital. Condolences may be sent to |
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Friday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. Funeral Saturday 12 Noon at the Funeral Home. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery., 1 guest book message |
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MICHALSKI ANNA MARIA |
at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blocks North of 10 Mile Rd.) on Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary. Funeral Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. To share a memory, visit |
MOSES MAE K (NEE SFAIR) |
Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m Incense Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of 10 a.m. Liturgy at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, 31601 Schoenherr (between 13 Mile and Masonic). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the church preferred. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. |
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Age 85, of Dearborn, MI died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center of Mayville, MI. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Avram Funeral Home in Mayville with Pastor Keith Mead officiating. Family will receive visitors 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29 from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the Avram Funeral Home. Interment will take place Friday, January 30 at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia, MI. Suggested memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Mayville Area Ambulance Service. Wanda was born December 4, 1923 to Laurence and Laura (Unkle) Grosse in Detroit, MI then married Frederick D. Moss on December 13, 1941 in Detroit, MI. She was a graduate of Detroit Public School and was employed by Henry Ford Community College as a baker, and Henry Ford Estate Fairlane as a tour director. She enjoyed collecting clown figurines and playing cards. She is survived by one daughter: Pamela (Gary) Day of Mayville, five grandsons: Bradley (Kim) Moss, Brian (Kelly) Moss, Craig Moss, Jeffery (Sarah) Day and Justyn (Sarah) Day, three great-grand-daughters: Katy Moss, Kristy Moss and Peyton Day. She was preceded in death by husband: Frederick D. Moss, son: Ronald J. Moss and two sisters: Helen Towe and Ruth Schlese. Friends may share an online condolence at www.avramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Avram Funeral Home, 6028 Lincoln St., PO Box 130, Mayville, MI. Telephone 989-843-5441. |
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Mable Viola Dillon Lapeer Mable Viola Dillon, 92, of Lapeer (formerly of New Stanton, Pa.) passed away January 21, 2009. She was born April 13, 1916, in New Stanton, Pa., to Wesley and Irene (Thompson) Miller. She married Roy Albert Dillon on June 22, 1935, in Pleasant Unity, Pa. Mrs. Dillon was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Albert "Bud" Dillon of Lapeer, Clarence "Carney" (Marilyn) Dillon of Lapeer; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Edith Hay of Pennsylvania, Clara Morris of Pennsylvania, Eva McClentick of Pennsylvania, Merle Miller of Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Dillon; parents, Wesley and Irene Miller; infant son, Gerald; sister, Helen Hall; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Dillon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Suncrest Auxiliary. Funeral services were held Friday (January 23, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Ralph Pieper II offi |
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Margaret Emma Moeckel, 77, of Holland, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Haven Park/Providence Christian Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Margaret was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed the time she spent with her family.  She touched many lives through serving and giving to others.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Dean Moeckel, in 2004.  She is survived by her children, Robert and Debbie Ter Vree of Georgetown, IN, Donna and Brad Patterson of Holland, Bill and Gracie Bouws of Sedalia, MO, Roger and Sue Bouws of Tampa, FL, and Deb and Randy Lemmen of Zeeland; grandchildren, Robert II, Matthew, Meredith, Hannah Ter Vree, Kyle Bouws, Chad Bouws, Sarah, Alicia, and Ross Lemmen; four great-grandchildren; four stepchildren; three stepgrandchildren; brother-in-law, Casey Blauwkamp of Holland; sister-in-law, Nancy Moeckel of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 501 E. 24th Street, Holland.  Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. Thusday at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland. www.notierverleelangeland.com |
Marie S. Menzel 1928-2009 Marie S. Menzel, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Covenant Cooper HealthCare in Saginaw following a brief illness. She was born December 26, 1928 in Gagetown, daughter of the late Adam and Susanna (Petrie) Leiterman. She was united in marriage to Walter Menzel, August 18, 1951 in Bach. He preceded her in death on January 22, 1994. She then married Elmer Shope on May 6, 2007 in Kilmanagh. Marie was a devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. She enjoyed baking, cooking, biking, walking and appreciated helping others and especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Shope, Sebewaing; one daughter, Janet (Todd) Vandiver, Unionville; one son, Tom (Linda) Menzel, Warren; three grandchildren, Laura (Brian) Zuzga, Troy and Brad Vandiver; two great-grandchildren, Jailyn and Nikolas; four sisters, Christine (Victor) Wissner; Sebewaing, Dorothy Prichard, Sebewaing, Dolly (John) Ondrajka, Marlette and Johanna (Orville Mallory) Miklovich, Gagetown; two brothers, Max Leiterman, Bay City and James Leiterman, Sebewaing and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Adam Leiterman Jr. and Robert Leiterman and one sister, Barbara Parker. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. Rev. Allen R. Stoll officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Lutheran Child and Family Service. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home, Sebewaing. |
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Martha E. Seeman, 95, of Litchfield, formerly of Galion, Ohio, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born April 8, 1913 in Galion, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Josephine (Plumb) Feerer.  Mrs. Seeman had been a bookkeeper and stenographer for the Galion Public Schools and belonged to the Galion Order of Eastern Star and the Methodist Church. She and her husband, Harold, had also lived in Winter Haven, Fla. where she remained active in the Methodist Church.  Harold preceded her in death in 1980. After moving to Litchfield, Martha enjoyed activities at Riverside Apartments as well as sewing and reading.  She also continued her faithful participation at the Litchfield United Methodist Church.  Martha is survived by two nieces, Clara (Carl) Dawson and Mary Shields, of Litchfield. Cremation has taken place and interment at Fairview Cemetery, Galion, Ohio, will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Methodist Church Camp Fund. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Litchfield. |
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Marvin E. Ely, 84, of Manitou Beach, Mich., and Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Morenci, Mich., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Winter Haven, Fla. He was born in Zone, Fulton County, Ohio, to Glen Ely and Clema (Winzler) Ely Heckert on Jan. 21, 1925. Funeral services for Marvin will be Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Morenci United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci with a Masonic service by the Fairfield Lodge #125 at 8:40 p.m. There will also be visitation on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Morenci United Methodist Church. |
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Marvin E. Ely, 84, of Manitou Beach, Mich., and Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Morenci, Mich., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Winter Haven, Fla. He was born in Zone, Fulton County, Ohio, to Glen Ely and Clema (Winzler) Ely Heckert on Jan. 21, 1925. Funeral services for Marvin will be Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Morenci United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci with a Masonic service by the Fairfield Lodge #125 at 8:40 p.m. There will also be visitation on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Morenci United Methodist Church. |
Marvin J. Grodi, 81, died Jan. 24 in Florida Hospital Hospice, Ormond Beach, Florida.He was born in Erie, Michigan.Before moving to Florida in 1968, he resided in Temperance. |
Mary J. Coughlin Metamora Mary J. Coughlin, 87, of Metamora for 40 years (formerly of Hamtramck) passed away Sunday (January 25, 2009). She was born March 25, 1921, in Hamtramck, to John and Stella (Trella) Szwarc. She married Leo J. Coughlin. Mary was a clerk/stenographer in the Hamtramck Court System. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, formerly of St. Ladislaus Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed gardening, ceramics, cooking and baking. She is survived by her son, Richard Coughlin of Metamora; grandsons, Daniel (Angi) Coughlin and Timothy Coughlin; sister-in-law, Irene Szwarc of Metamora. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Coughlin in 1996; daughter-in-law, Donna Coughlin; parents, John and Stella Szwarc; brothers, Joseph Szwarc and infant John Szwarc. Memorial contributions may be made to Mass Cards or the charity of one's choice. Visitation will take place 1-8 p.m., Wednesday (January 28, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Funera |
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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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GRAFTON, Wis. -- Mary Terese Butler, 39, of Grafton, Wis., and a former Ironwood, Mich., resident, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2009, the victim of a homicide in her home. |
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IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Matthew A. "Matt" Siklich, 94, of 421 Kennedy St., Ironwood, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, Wis. |
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Mikita Lois Dennis Holland, Mich. Mikita Lois Dennis, 20, passed away January 17, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born November 10, 1988, in Holland, Mich., the daughter of Michael Dennis and Tammy Jones. Mikita graduated from Ottawa High School. She currently attended Muskegon Community College, where she was a highly regarded art student. She is survived by her father, Michael (Dawn) Dennis of Jenison; mother, Tammy Jones; sister, Sasha Dennis; brothers, Damian and Trystan Groening; grandparents, Jake and Dorothy Dennis of Lapeer and Troy Jones, Sr. of Holland. A memorial service was held Saturday (January 24, 2009) at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville, Mich. |
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BOSGRAAF - Mrs. Nancy (Kort) Bosgraaf, age 64, passed away January 26, 2009. The Service will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29th at the Methodist Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven. Visitation with the family one hour prior to service. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday's Press. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to view Nancy's complete obituary. Klaassen Family Funeral Home 1500 Robbins Rd. Grand Haven |
Hernandez, Natividad Formerly of Saginaw Age 84, died January 22, 2009 in McAllen, Texas. Friends may call at Cederberg & Brietzke Funeral Home, 403 N. Michigan Ave. on Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service tentatively scheduled for Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's edition of The Saginaw News. |
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Norma Jean Neeley, 72, of Shipshewana, Ind., died Jan. 25, 2009, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday  at Eden Worship Center in Topeka. Private family burial will take place in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Middlebury. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is handling arrangements.   |
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Orville "Jay" Timmer, age 83, of Holland, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at his home.  He was veteran in World War II serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific, Guam and Iwo Jima.  He enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Jayne Marie; and his sisters, Carol Timmer and Betty Graham; and sister-in-law, Ann Grissen.  He is survived by his wife, Alice, of 59 years; and children, John and Mariellen Timmer of North Jackson, OH, Jim and Holly Timmer of Holland, Kathleen Timmer of Holland, Barb (Timmer) Faaola of Holland; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers and sisters, Lester Timmer of Holland, Glenn and Judy Timmer of Holland,  Donna Vander Slik of Holland, Marilyn Timmer of Jacksonville, FL; brothers-in-law, Dale and Barb Grissen of Holland, Donald and Peggy Graham of Fennville; several nephews, nieces and cousins.  A memorial service with military honors will be noon on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland.  Deacon Juan Garcia will be officiating.  Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009              one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association or Hospice of Holland.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial.com  for those who cannot attend the services.       |
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In loving memory. Sunrise: September 16, 1927 to Sunset: January 19, 2009 Harry Lee Payne was born to Robert L. Payne and Mary W. Mills-Payne in Turkey Knob, West Virginia. He attended Duboise High School in W. Virginia and was drafted into the army and served 4 years. He married his high school sweetheart Blandelia Cureton on May 11, 1949 and fathered nine children. He worked for Kelsey Hayes Foundry until he retired. He worked for Forest Lawn Cemetery as an Advance Planning Specialist/Family Service Counselor and was an Ordained Minister of Mount Sinai House of Prayer. Harry was a beautiful person who would lend his ear to those who needed someone to listen. He would minister to you in your time of need and pray with you or for you. He was blessed to have lived such a long life and be a blessing in other lives as well. Harry never judged those he came in contact with nor did he put you down. When you were around him you would have a feeling of security and peace. His laughter and his smile would lift you up if you were feeling down. He was a Man of God, who would go that extra mile to help you get where you need to be in the Lord. Harry you will be truly missed by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Robert L. Payne, mother Mary Willie Mills-Payne, Sister Claretta Moore, Brothers: Oscar "Foots" Moore, Leroy Payne, Wife Blandelia Cureton-Payne and Son Steven Payne. He leaves behind to mourn is his sisters: Brenda Payne, Marsha Fausti and Brother: Bertram "Butch" Moore, Sons: Harry Payne Jr., Bernard Payne, Robert Payne, Jeffrey Payne and Jonathan Payne, Daughters: Mary Stallworth, Harrietta Pledger and Donna Payne, Grandsons: Justin Milinich-Payne, Jeffrey Payne Jr., Alex Payne, Wesley Milinich-Payne, Deshaun Payne, David Stallworth, Darrell Stallworth, Fernandez Payne, Zebedee Pledger, Joseph Jones, Mark Payne, Eugene Smith, granddaughters: Aziza Ngozi Payne, Constance Jones, Chrystal Payne, Janell Payne, Blandelia Payne, Donna Payne, Jasmine Payne, Lisa Irvin, Zebpreshan Pledger, Consuelo Blakely and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services: Viewing and family hour will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, January 31, 2009, Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Both services will be at Mount Sinai House of Prayer, 6462 Van Dyke Ave, Detroit, Michigan immediately following services he will be escorted to Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery 11851 Van Dyke Ave. for his final resting place. |
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Hour Saturday, January 31 at 9:30a.m. Memorial Service at 10:30a.m. Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, 18700 James Couzens, Detroit. |
PECK CAROLINE |
Beloved mother of Ellen (Dr. Donald) Crawford and the late Barbara Peck. Loving grandmother of Erin and Zachary Crawford. Cherished sister of Betty Ruthe (Sheldon) Gilbert, Lawrence (Heidi) Ruzumna and Edward (Karin) Ruzumna. SERVICES FRIDAY AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT NUSACH HARIE CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com |
SMITH - Patrick Charles "Pat" Smith, 44, of Shippenville, Pennsylvania, formerly of Stanwood and Croton Hardy, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009, at his residence. He was born May 16, 1964, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Charles J. Smith and Ardelle L. Gross, and graduated from the Newaygo High School in 1983. After graduation, he became a semi truck driver and traveled most of the eastern U. S. until 2006 when he became disabled. Pat is survived by his son, Elisha Sitzma of Newaygo; mother, Ardelle (Jack) Gross of Rogers Heights; father, Charles J. (Patty) Smith of Croton; brother, Jeff (Vicky) Smith of Fruitport; sister, Dawn M. Smith of Grand Rapids; grandmother, Gladys Harkins of Rogers Heights; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Pat was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Arthur Ulrich, Lester Harkins, Alton (Pat) Smith, John Bolton, and grandmother, Erma Smith. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2009, at the Rogers Heights Christian Church in Rogers Heights, with Scott Davidson officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. For online obituaries please visit our website at: www.mohnkefuneralhome.com |
Pauline Joan Miller, age 78, of Monroe died Monday 3:53 p.m. at the Lutheran Home, Monroe. She had been seriously ill for three weeks. |
Pauline Joan Miller, age 78, of Monroe died Monday 3:53 p.m. at the Lutheran Home, Monroe. She had been seriously ill for three weeks.Friends may call from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Peggy Joyce Wilson Columbiaville Peggy Joyce Wilson, 73, of Columbiaville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (January 24, 2009). She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Paul L. Wilson; children, Gary (Graciela), Pamela (Dennis), Mark, Tammy (Kevin), Holly (Todd); 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital are greatly appreciated. A memorial visitation will take place 5-9 p.m., Friday (January 30, 2009) at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, downtown Lapeer. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, downtown Lapeer. To place online condolences, visit LynchFuneralDirectors.com |
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Penny Jo Angerer, 52, of Ida died at 5:02 a.m. Tuesday in her father's home. She had been in poor health for 5 years and seriously ill 6 months.Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
RAMONAITIS FRANK |
Born February 9, 1961, age 47. Loving father of Alan Ramonaitis, proud and beloved mother Nancy Ramonaitis and beloved son of the late Al Romanaitis and his wife Joan Romanaitis. Loving brother to Kim Humphries, Debbie Phillips, Robin (Kevin) Anderson, Tammie (Ken) Tanner and John (JoAnne) Romonaitis. Beloved Godson of Stan and Aldona Backaitis. Frank served 24 yrs in the Air Force. Viewing will be Friday, January 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Howell, Michigan. Military Salute and Mass on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The church is located on M-59 just west of US-23 on North side of M-59. Memorials could be made to the Heart Association or a College Fund for his son. Arrangements by Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Lamb Chapel in Howell. |
RICHER ROBERT L |
Of Waterford and Vero Beach, FL. Died January 27, 2009 at 84 years of age. Beloved husband of Agnes. Loving father of Michael (Tina) Richer and Lisa (George) Lewis. Dear grandfather of Abby and Beth Lewis. Memorial Service Friday, January 30, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Family will receive friends Friday 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook. |
ROSSI MARYANN F (GOUGH) |
67, of Perrysburg, passed away January 27, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg with her loving husband by her side. MaryAnn was born February 18, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Clarence and Ruth (Burke) Gough and was a 1959 graduate of East Detroit High School. She married Arthur C. Rossi on September 1, 1961 in Detroit, MI. MaryAnn was an accomplished artist and received her Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the University of Toledo and went on to earn her Masters degree in Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University. She was a former member of the Athena Society and currently has works on display at Divine Design in Perrysburg. MaryAnn was the founding member and Queen Mother of the Perrysburg Chapter of the Red Hat Society. MaryAnn is survived by her husband, Arthur Rossi; sons, Scott Rossi of Seattle, WA and Brian (Jamie) Rossi of Toledo; two grandchildren, Alec and Mitchell Rossi; mother, Ruth Gough of Toledo; and sister, Dolores (Ralph) Linley of Coldwater, MI; along with several dear nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law. MaryAnn was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Gough. Friends will be received from 2-9 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH (419-874-3133) where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 with Pastor Ann Marshall, officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.witzlershank.com. |
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Ralph D. Anthony, 76, of Prattville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at his home. He was born April 22, 1932, in Flat Rock, the son of Joseph and Nellie (Clark) Anthony. He married Thelma A. Craig on Sept. 5, 1953, in Bellevelle and she survives. Ralph was formerly of Brownstown Township in Wayne County before moving to the Prattville area in 1994. He retired from Quanta Corporation in Brownstown in 1990 after several years of service and was previously employed at Woodhaven School District in Wayne County for several years. Ralph was also a member of Prattville Community Church. Surviving Ralph besides his wife, Thelma of Prattville are three daughters, Sheryl (Bob) Harold of Southgate, Mich., Roxann (Mike) Derby of Monroe,  and Julia (Al) Partain of Prattville; one son, Ralph D. (Dawn) Anthony Jr. of Prattville; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene (George “Tex”) Morris of Louisville, Tenn.; three brothers, Joe (Betty) Anthony of Gladwin, LeRoy (Alice) Anthony of Romulus and Bill (Marita) Anthony of Taylor; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John and Ronald Anthony. Funeral services for Ralph Anthony Sr. will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Eagle Funeral Home in Hudson with the Rev. Martin Bacalia officiating. Interment will follow in Prattville Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to Prattville Community Church or the Shriners Masonic Temple of Detroit. Family and friends can view this obituary and send condolences at eaglefuneralhomes.com.   |
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Richard J. Arno Lapeer Richard J. Arno, 80, of Lapeer (formerly of Royal Oak) passed away January 18, 2009. He was born November 18, 1928, in Detroit, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Challener) Arno. In 1952, Mr. Arno founded Arno Paint & Wallpaper, Royal Oak, owning and operating it for 40 years. He was very involved with the Royal Oak community. He was past president of the Royal Oak Optimist Club, serving in the Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals for 24 years - 15 years as Chairman. Richard was a 25 year member of the Stage Crafters Community Theatre, as well as being very active in the Baldwin Theatre restoration. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Phyllis; children, Barbara (Matt) Modrack of Brighton, Richard H. (Hiroko) Arno of Tokyo; grandchildren, Cobleigh and Josie Modrack, Alisa Arno; sister, Eleanor Arno of Shelby Twp. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Patricia Payson Hunt, Douglas and Robert D. Arno. Memorial contributions may be mad |
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Robert G. Bearup, of Ludington and formerly of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital at the age of 56. |
Robert H. Dittenber, of Gladwin, formerly of Saginaw, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at the age of 78. |
Robert W. Macco Lapeer Robert W. Macco, 62, of Lapeer (formerly of Nadeau, Mich.) passed away Tuesday (January 27, 2009). He was born January 15, 1947, in Menominee County, to William and Genevieve Macco. He married Bonnie King on May 4, 1968 in Spalding, Mich. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army - his service time included one tour of duty in Vietnam. He worked at Pontiac Motors, retiring in 2003 after 38 years of service to the company. He enjoyed hunting, camping, gardening, golf and woodworking. He also enjoyed watching Westerns on TV. Above all, Robert enjoyed his family, who are left to cherish his memory. Robert was a kind and generous man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Macco; children, Scott (Amy) Macco of Lapeer and Kimberly (Doug) Higgins of North Branch; grandchildren, Boone and Brooke Macco, Haley and Hunter Higgins; sister, Arlene (Patrick) Watruba of Nadeau; sister-in-law, Mildred Macco of Lake |
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Robert S. Hall, 66 of Hillsdale, formerly of Goetzville, Mich. passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at the Hillsdale Community Medical Center. He was the son of Wayne and Beatrice Hall born Aug. 2, 1942 in Alma. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, June Hall (Van Deusen); son, Karl (Shellie) Hall of Hanover; daughter, Connie (Brian) Combs of Nevada; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Pat (Don) Smith; brother, Gary (Marty) Hall of Pleasant Lake, Mich.;  numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert Hall Jr.; his parents; sister, Cheryl Moats. Robert entered the U.S. Air Force right after graduating from Northwest High School and later he went to work for the City of Jackson Fire Department until his retirement in 1989. He was an avid hunter, and fisherman. He enjoyed working with wood, and making trails on his property. He was dearly loved by his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Hall is at the Watson Funerall Chapel where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday where the Rev. Carl J. Benes will be officiating. Interment will be at Horton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Dr., Jackson, MI 49202 or charity of one’s choice. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday. |
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Ruth E. Dykstra, 96, of Stuart, Fla., formerly of Holland and Ada, died Jan. 27, 2009, at her residence. A memorial service will take place at a later date in Michigan. Arrangements are by the Martin Funeral Home & Crematory in Stuart, Fla. |
SCAMEHORN JAMES C |
with family at 12:00 p.m., service at 1:00 p.m., lunch following. |
SMITH EVELYN MARIE |
Thursday 1-9 p.m. & Funeral Service Friday 12 Noon at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Flat Rock |
STALBURG DIANA J Dear |
wife of Harvey. Loving mother of Barbara (Kenneth Bell) Stalburg and Dr. Caren Stalburg. Beloved grandmother of Brooke and Drew Bell. Loving sister of Harold (the late Ursula) Kane, Dr. William (Marilyn) Kohen and Paula (Bob) Marquart. Services were held Monday at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. |
STANKIEWICZ GERALD J |
Age 71, January 26, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Dearest father of Deborah (Ralph) Hatt, Elizabeth (Jesse) Cornejo, and Douglas (Michelle) Kubik. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Edward, Virginia, Maryann and the late Irene and Kathleen. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday 1-8 p.m. with 6:30 p.m. Rosary at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. In state Friday 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. |
STOEY THERESA |
Age 77. January 26, 2009. Beloved wife of Bill for 53 years and best friends for over 60 years. Loving mother of Jackie and Barry (Ronda) Stoey. Proud grandmother of Jenna and Jessica Stanek. Dear sister of Jim (Sherri) Walczy and Loretta (Carl) Ozment. Theresa's spirit, love of her family and fantastic sense of humor will always lift our hearts and remind us of her continued presence. Memorial visitation Saturday 11:30 a.m. at Shrine of the Little Flower (Woodward at 12 Mile Rd.) until Memorial Mass at 12 noon with luncheon to follow. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com |
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Sharon R. Hall Burton/Lapeer Sharon R. Hall, 63, of Burton (formerly of Lapeer) passed away Friday (January 23, 2009). She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Irene Piehl; dear sister of Robert (Barbara) Piehl Jr., Barbara (Ronald) Petibone, Bernadette Piehl-Andrews, Timothy Piehl, Theodore (Bonnie) Piehl, Rosemary Woodin, James (Cynthia) Piehl, Loretta (James) Darnell, and the late Gary Piehl; mother of George (Joan) Turner Jr., Tammy (Joel) Erdman, Tina (Brad) Thomas; five stepchildren; and grandmother of Amanda, Angela, Christine, Aubriana and one on the way. Sharon is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday (January 27, 2009) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Viewing was held on Monday (January 26, 2009) at the Lake Orion Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment was in Square Lake Cemetery. |
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A memorial service celebrating the life of Shirlee L. Tallberg has been planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey. The Rev. James Hempstead will officiate. |
MOSES, Singleton Charles - Age 77, of Weidman, formerly Flushing, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at McLaren Hospital in Flint. Funeral Services for Singleton will be held on Saturday, January 31, at 2 p.m., at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, 114 S. Bradley Street, Mt. Pleasant, with Rev. Jeremy Selvidge officiating. Interment will follow in Two Rivers Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. Singleton was born on February 3, 1931, the son of Clare and Emma Lorena (Buxton) Moses. He married Betty Krueger on July 12, 1952. Singleton retired in 1993 from Buick Motors after working 30 years as a press operator and was a member of Local 599. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a former member of the Flint Area Steelheaders. Singleton is survived by two sons, Donald and Carl of Weidman; two daughters, RoseMarie (Norman) Herrmann of Swartz Creek, Nancy (Karl) Kaul of Mt. Morris; 3 grandsons, Joshua, Jeremy and Jason Moses; brother, Orrin (Marilyn) Moses of Swartz Creek; brother-in-law, Arnold Krueger of Mt. Pleasant; sister-in-law, Linda Krueger of Weidman; numerous nieces and nephews. Singleton was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; son, Daniel; and brother-in-law, Harold Krueger. You may view Singleton's obituary online and send a private condolence to the family or sign the public guestbook at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com. |
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Sister Ann Patrick Deegan, formerly known as Margaret Deegan, died on Jan. 27, 2009, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle, Wash. She was 86 years of age and in the 59th year of her religious profession: 59 years in the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds and six years in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Ann Patrick was born in Mountrath Laois, Ireland, to Patrick and Sara Ann (Higgins) Deegan. Sister graduated from Brigidine Convent in Mountain, Ireland, and received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. Sister spent 24 years ministering in the business field in Aberdeen, Chehalis and Edmonds, Wash. She was the Payroll and Purchasing Manager at St. Joseph Hospital in Aberdeen for eight years, Controller for St. Helen Hospital in Chehalis for six years, and General Treasurer and Finance Director for the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds for 10 years. Sister was Spiritual Director for one year at Kairos House of Prayer in Spokane, five years at Dominican House in Seattle, and one year at El Pomar Renewal Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was also Pastoral Associate for two years at Assumption Parish in Bellingham and Chaplain at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma for six years. She was Sponsorship Coordinator for Kenosha Catholic Health Care in Merced, Calif., for one year, and an Intern for one year at the Jesuit Renewal Center in Milford, Ohio. Sister became a resident of St. Joseph Residence in Seattle, Wash., in 2008. Sister Ann Patrick is survived by a sister, Joan Keen of Chesire, England, and a brother, Dennis Deegan of Berks, England. A Vigil Service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Assumption Convent in Seattle. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Burial will take place at 1:30 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery in Seattle. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hoffner, Fisher & Harvey Funeral Home of Seattle. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221.   |
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Stanley Wilkosz, 68, died unexpectedly on January 23, 2009,  in Manistee. Survivors are wife, Jean; sons, Dan and Mary, Rick, Rob, James and Sharon; grandchildren, Danielle, Jared, Austin, McKenna, and Cameron. Mass at Guardian Angel Church in Manistee  on January 31 at 12 p.m. |
EULESS - Stella Szuma passed away Jan. 23, 2009.Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday 11 a.m. at Saint Michael's Catholic Church, 3713 Harwood Dr., Bedford, 76021. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. |
Sterling L. Maxfield, 86, passed away on Jan. 26, 2009 in Gladwin. |
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Sylvia “Sib”Dirkse, age 78, of Holland, died Monday, January 26, 2009, at Resthaven Care Center.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin “Bud”on April 30, 2008.  She was a member of Maplewood Reformed Church and a past member of the Holland Garden Club.  Sylvia was a hairdresser and a seamstress.  She enjoyed craftwork and sewing and was involved with Horizon Girls and Scouting.  She is survived by her children, Karen and Rod Klingenberg of Holland, Mark and Deborah Dirkse of Cornelius, N.C., Dan and Cynthia Dirkse of Jenison, Gary Dirkse of Holland; grandchildren, Adam Klingenberg, Dean Klingenberg, Jason Kelley, Chris Kelley, Lindsey Dirkse, Laura Dirkse, Anna Dirkse, Philip Dirkse; sisters and brother,  Viola Dokter of Holland, Gladys and Don Japinga of Holland, Vern and Delores Machiele of Holland; in-laws, Deanna Machiele of Newaygo, Kaye and Jud Dyke of Clearwater, FL, Anna Mae Riemersma of Holland, Harold and Hazel Dirkse of Holland, Louise Dirkse of Holland, Genevieve Dirkse of Interlochen, MI; many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.  Grave side services will be 11:00 Thursday in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  A memorial service will be  at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be given to Resthaven Care Community.  An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com.     |
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HURLEY, Wis. -- Sylvia S. Jaster, 91, of 611 10th Ave. N., Hurley, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Ironwood. |
TARDIFF CATHERINE ANNE |
Friday from 3-9 p.m. at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. In state at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power, Farmington, Saturday at 12 p.m. with funeral liturgy at 12:30 p.m. Memorials in Mrs. Tardiff's name can be made to In-House Hospice Foundation, 24293 Telegraph Rd., Suite 102, Southfield, MI 48034. On line sympathy messages at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com |
THOMAS LLOYD |
Age 90. January 28, 2009. Predeceased by parents Cyrus and Alice Thomas; sisters Alice Simpson, Margaret Thompson, and Catherine Thomas; and brother Julian Thomas. Loving friend of Jane Rudolph. Survived by 36 nieces and nephews. Member of Acanthus Masonic Lodge # 477 for over 60 years. Funeral Service Friday 8:00 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Episcopal Church on Harsen's Island. ahpeters.com |
TURBOW IRENE |
Beloved wife of the late Sam Turbow. Dear mother of Melvin (Heidi) Turbow, Sanford (Doreen) Turbow and Bruce (Jo-Eve) Turbow. Loving grandmother of Scott (Cassie) Turbow, Sarah Turbow, Rachel (Andrew) Chapman, Melissa (partner Tiana Oldford) Turbow, Benjamin Turbow, Elisabeth (fiancé Kevin Coletta) Turbow. Dearest great-grandmother of Avery Aaron. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES FRIDAY 1 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY IN BIRMINGHAM or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com |
TURETT ABE |
Beloved husband of the late Blanche Turett. Dear father of Ronald (Alice) Turett and Barbara (Dale) Kageff. Loving grandfather of Spencer Turett and Mandy Kageff. Dearest brother of Rose Moskowitz and the late Al Turett and Seymour Turett. Devoted companion of Betty Taylor Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES TODAY 2 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT B'NAI ISRAEL CEMETERY or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com |
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Thalia Vassilatos Warnement, 41, of Arlington, Va., died Jan. 13, 2009, surrounded by her family at home, after a 10-month battle against leukemia. Thalia, a patent lawyer and partner in the law firm Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP, was born Aug. 3, 1967, in Wilmington, Del. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 1989 and completed a law degree at the College of William and Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law in 1993. She had lived in the Washington area since 1989 and was a member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Washington, D.C. Survivors include: her husband, Robert; daughter, Sophia and son, Nicholas; parents, George and Yvonne Vassilatos; brother, Peter and sister-in-law, Julie. Thalia was the daughter-in-law of Albert and Sally Warnement and sister-in-law of Fred Warnement, Jeff and Anne Warnement, Julie Warnement, Patrick and Kathryn O’Kane and Mary Warnement and Jim Whelton. Contributions may be made in Thalia’s honor to Sophia’s Orthodox Cathedral, “Team Thalia,” of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Thalia V. Warnement Scholarship fund established by Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP for law students studying patent law. |
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Thelma Strauss, 79, of Saline, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at Saline Evangelical Home. She was born April 28, 1929 in Mosherville to Ward and Edith (Pearl) Wright. She was married on March 28, 1947 to Charles Strauss and he preceded her in death in 1991. Thelma is survived by her son, Charles "Dick" Strauss of Clinton; a sister, Feldra Gregory of Hillsdale; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and three brothers. Funeral services for Thelma Strauss will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Interment will follow at  Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation at 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Saline Evangelical Home. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
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Timothy Lee Johnson Lapeer Timothy Lee Johnson, 58, of Lapeer, passed away Saturday (January 24, 2009). He was born August 6, 1950, in Flint, to J.C. and Doris Niel (Hinken) Johnson. He married Clair Mari Briggs on July 16, 1976 in Lapeer County. Tim proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Clair Johnson of Lapeer; sons, Jeremy (Brianne) Johnson of Lapeer, Joshua Johnson of Lapeer; brothers, Pat (Charlene) Johnson of Otter Lake, Tom (Melody) Johnson of Rose City; many special friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Doris (Hinken) Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Timothy Johnson Memorial Fund for Prostate Cancer Research. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday (February 14, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Mel Major will officiate. Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funera |
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ONTONAGON, Mich. -- Toivo Katajamaki, 95, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital's Long Term Care Unit. |
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Vern Knapp, Jr., 80, of Coldwater passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Vern was born May 7, 1928 to Vern and Estella (Sharp) Knapp in Quincy. He graduated from Quincy High School, then married Joyce (Weiler) in 1951, she survives. Mr. Knapp was an independent businessman in the Quincy area. During his career, he started, owned and operated several businesses. He served in the National Guard in Coldwater and was a member of the Elk Lodge #1023 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Vern belonged to the Masons, Mt. Vernon 166, and the Moslem Shrine out of Detroit, Southfield. After retiring from the business world, he dedicated his time to childcare. He was the head of childcare for the Shriners Hospital, serving Branch and surrounding counties until the last few years of his life. Vern is survived by his children Susan (Brian) Mittelstadt of Coldwater, Kathy Neville of Livonia, Chris Knapp of Coldwater and Tonia Wiser of Quincy, seven grandchildren; Mike, Dan, Jenna, Kara, Jake, Zack and Max. One sister survives, Lila Miller of Coldwater and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Iola Wilcox, Donna Strane, Lena Quick and Nora Duffer. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday beginning at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be directed to the Shriner Children’s Hospital. |
In loving memory of Virginia Maxine (Snyder) Burnett, 87, of Oceanside, Calif., died Jan. 27, 2009, at Tri City Medical Center, Oceanside, Calif. |
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Age 95, formerly of Bloomfield, MI died Tuesday January 27, 2009 in Holland, MI. Visiting will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday January 31, 2009 at The First United Methodist Church of Holland. Funeral Services will be at 11 am Saturday January 31, 2009 at The First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Franklin, Michigan. Memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, MI or to The First United Methodist Church of Holland. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign George Ward Jr's online registry, or to share a photo. |
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"JACK" Age 92, January 18, 2009. A memorial service with military honors will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 25630 Grand River (at Beech Daly), Redford. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Northville Grace Lutheran Church, Lutheran Choralaires or Northville VFW Post 4012. www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com |
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Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. Memorial contributions to the Mt Hope Lutheran Church Organ Fund. www.querfeldfh.com |
WOHLGEMUTH DONA |
Friday 3-9 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. |
WOLFE ALICE MARIE |
January 27, 2009. Age 75 of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Stephen "Steve". Dear mother of Donn (Sally) Wolfe. Aunt of Roberta Rickett, great aunt of Lauren and Jason Carlson Rickett. Sister of the late Germaine Carlson, Mary Margaret Foran and Bernerd Foran. Family will receive friends Friday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. service at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. Please visit and post a note of condolence at: www.uhtfh.com |
Wayne C. Gross, 51, of Monroe, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 2:00PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 5301 East Albain Rd. |
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BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. -- Wesley Sikkila, 85, of Bruce Crossing, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Long-Term Unit. |
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. |
Wilma E. Bradford, age 91, of North Adams passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at the Country Living Adult Foster Care Home in Hillsdale. She was born April 16, 1917 in White Pigeon, Michigan the daughter of Fred L. Fuller and Nola (Rudy) Fuller. On May 22, 1937 she married Dale S. Bradford in Auburn, Ind. and he preceded her in death in 1983.  She was a graduate of Osseo High School in the class of 1935 and she attended Jackson Business School. She was a member of the North Adams United Methodist Church and the Coterie Club of North Adams. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Curtis Schmitt of North Adams; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sherry Bradford of North Adams; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Wilma E. Bradford will be held at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home in Hillsdale at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Paul Hane officiating. A private interment will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in North Adams following the service. The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home noon until the time of the service Tuesday. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the North Adams United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Hillsdale County.   |
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ZIMMER GLADYS THERESA |
(nee Connelly) Age 92. January 27, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Linn (d.2004). Loving mother of Mary Catherine (Jim) Corbin, Peggy (Bob) Cassey and Larry (Chris) Zimmer. Also Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sister-in-law of Arthur Montagne, Kathleen Connelly, Shirley Catsman, and Robert Peterson. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd (btwn. 14-15 Mile Rds) Friday, Jan. 30, 5-8 p.m. Prayers 7 p.m. Funeral from St. Columban Church, 1775 Melton, Birmingham, Saturday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9 a.m. Remembrances may be sent to: Patna Jesuit Missions, 7303 W. 7 Mile, Detroit, MI 48221. Obituary and condolences at: |
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