ALLAN DOROTHY A |
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ANUSBIGIAN ARMEN |
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Aaron Snowden Lecanto, Fla. Aaron Snowden, 73, of Lecanto, Fla. (formerly of Lapeer) passed away February 9, 2009, at the Malcolm Randall V.A. Center, Gainesville, Fla. He was born November 10, 1935, in Imlay City, the son of Aaron and Melissa (Holmes) Snowden. Aaron was a home builder. He built many homes throughout Lapeer and Genesee County. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. Aaron loved his family and was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and motorcycling. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Irish and Diane Woolner of Lapeer; Stacey Snowden (husband, Barrott Vannoy) of Crystal River, Fla.; sisters, Mildred Hinton and Betty Klug of Lapeer; brother, Gordon Snowden (Norma) of Traverse City; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Snowden-Tarver of Gillette, Wyo.; grandchildren, Erin, Megan, Kristine, Danielle, Amanda, Lin |
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Allen E. Forsberg, 75, of Coleman, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida. |
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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Mr. Arthur Lloyd Boyer, 78, of Sherwood, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at his residence in Sherwood. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens, www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
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Arthur M. Fiebig, age 84, of Jonesville, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida. His health had been declining since Christmas and he peacefully departed on Ash Wednesday to spend Eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His wife and son were at his side. Arthur was born on July 13, 1924, in Sebewaing, Mich. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during Word War II aboard the USS Rocky Mount, General MacArthur’s communication ship. He was one of the men who transmitted MacArthur’s historic words, “I will return” and “I have returned,” near the Philippines. After the War, Arthur attended the Kansas City School of Watchmaking. Upon graduation, he married Ila Armbruster and in 1949 they purchased a jewelry store in Jonesville. In 1979, they acquired a second store with Jim and JoAnn Fiebig in Sturgis and owned both locations until their retirement in 1986. Fiebig Jewelers Inc. in Sturgis was sold to Brad Rockey in 2005 and continues today. Arthur was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and often played the organ there. He was a 50-year member of Lions Club and received a Lions highest honor, the Melvin Jones Award, in 2007.  Art was a longtime member of the American Legion and served as Jonesville Village President in the 1960s. Art was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma (Gremel) Fiebig; one brother, Carl; and one sister, Lorna Fiebig Highducheck. He is survived by his oldest brother, Edgar and his youngest brother, Raymond. He is also survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ila; son James Arthur Fiebig; daughter-in-law JoAnn (Gilchrist) Fiebig;  grandsons Chad Nettleman and Jared Arthur Fiebig, and one great-granddaughter, Alaina Mae. Funeral services for Art Fiebig will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hillsdale with Pastor Dan Johnson  officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville and Thursday from 1 p.m. until services at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. There will be a meal served following graveside services at St. Paul’s. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hillsdale County Community Foundation. To view this obituary and send condolences, visit www.eaglefuenralhomes.com. |
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at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield (North of 19 Mile Road) Tuesday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Share your thoughts and memories at |
Barbara E. McCallum 1935 - 2009 Barbara E. McCallum, 73, Owendale, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Tendercare of Cass City. She was born in Owendale on July 19, 1935, daughter of the late Harry H. and Ceilia Berneice (Cross) Emery. She graduated in 1953 from Owendale High School. On June 18, 1955 she was united in marriage to Donald C. McCallum in Owendale. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1981. Barbara worked as a nurse's aid and caregiver at Birchview Ranch near Pigeon and Abbe Acre near Owendale. She had also worked at Automotive Industries in Owendale and as a substitute Owendale rural mail carrier. She was a member of the Owendale United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Barbara was a former member of the Eastern Star. She was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed being with her family. She also enjoyed ceramics, gardening and bowling. She is survived by her children, Robin McCallum, Cass City, Rod McCallum, Owendale and Ross (Beth) McCallum, Cass City; three grandchildren, Stacy, Chelsea and Abby and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Fulk and Irene Wood. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Owendale United Methodist Church. Rev. Doug Mater officiated, with burial taking place in Grant Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Owendale United Methodist Church or Home and Hospice Advantage. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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Barbara M. Smith Lum Barbara M. Smith, 62, of Lum since 1964 and otherwise a lifetime area resident, passed away Tuesday (February 24, 2009). She was born August 15, 1946, in Flint, to Fred and Doris (Miller) McHugh. She married William Smith on March 28, 1964 at Hunters Creek. Mrs. Smith was an avid sportswoman, when she had the opportunity - she truly enjoyed hunting and fishing. She was known for her gardening and flowerbeds, as well as taking time to appreciate the hummingbirds. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and considered a kind and beloved neighbor. She is survived by her husband, William Smith of Lum; children, Doris (Christopher) Touchette of Redford, William "Jay" Smith of Lum, Elizabeth (Blair) Hamm of Lapeer; grandchildren, Matt, Jackie, Clarissa, Jackson and Delaney; brothers, Greg (Rose) McHugh of Hadley and Gary McHugh of Otter Lake. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Fred McHugh, Jr., Karen Smith, Sue Batchlor, Mick Richard; pa |
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Betty June Gary, age 78, passed away at her home in Gladwin on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. |
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Brandon  Lee Gordon ,“Gordie #22,” 16, of DeWitt, Mich., died, Sunday, Feb.  22, 2009, at DeVos Hospital in Grand Rapids.  Brandon laced up and skated his way to heaven to that giant ice rink up above.  He was born December 22, 1992 in Lansing.  Brandon is survived by his mother, Julie Gordon (Williams); his father, Dana; a sister, Marissa; his grandparents, Don and Barbara Gordon of Nottawa and Don and Marilyn Williams of Lansing; and an enormous amount of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and very special friends.  Brandon was involved in football throughout his youth in DeWitt.  His true passion was the game of hockey.  Hockey families all over the continent played a tremendous role in supportingBrandon throughout his cancer journey, especially the MSU Spartan hockey family.  His love off-ice was spending time at Sandy Pines Camping Resort.  The two-year battle with Osteosarcoma involving numerous surgeries and endless chemo treatments never stopped him from living life to the fullest.  His family is grateful to all his doctors and nurses that took such great care of him.  His motto has always been and always will be “stay strong and do it.”  Everyone that was blessed to know Brandon was inspired and touched by his zest for life, courage, strength, charisma and ability to always smile.  Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. today at Catholic Community of St. Jude’s in DeWitt.  A memorial celebration will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Munn Ice Arena on the MSU campus.  In honor of Brandon, please wear your “Brandon’s Defense” T-shirts or your Spartan apparel to his celebration of his inspiring life.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Brandon Gordon Fund, Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 507, DeWitt, MI 48820, in memory of Brandon.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at  www.mem.com.  The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, DeWitt Chapel.   |
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Age 74, peacefully left this world on February 27, 2009 to spend eternity with her heavenly Father after a courageous battle with cancer. Gloria will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 51 years, Gerald J. Carnago. Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, hockey mom/grandmother and friend to all who devoted her life to caring for others. She loved to travel, had the ability to entertain with an impeccable flair, a wonderful sense of humor and the gift of making everyone feel good about themselves. She was a very positive person who believed there was good in everything. Gloria was always willing to help others either as a Stephen Minister for the church, bringing the Eucharist to the sick, preparing delicious meals for the priests, active with the Right to Life organization, and graciously accepting any other job needing to be done with a smile. Her brave spirit and strong faith in God will long be remembered as she carried her cross with cancer and offered it up with dignity, grace and acceptance of God's will. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, Tim Carnago, of Daytona Beach, FL, Kathryn (David) Lefere, Greg (Jayne) Carnago, and her 11 grandchildren, Kevin (Lisa), Stephanie (fiancé Robert), and Rob Carnago; Josephine, Kyle, Dominic, and Mary Kathryn Lefere; Maria, Michelle, Gina, and Jerry Carnago. She also leaves behind her two devoted sisters, Lucille (Ken) Timmons, and Joanne (Dieter) Jungclaus of Cape Coral, Florida, who both lovingly cared for her during her final days. Also left to cherish her memory are many nephews and nieces, her sister-in-law, Carol Seelbinder, brothers-in-law, Ron (Patty) Carnago, Richard (Pat) Carnago, and numerous special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Antoinette Cau. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the excellent staff at West Bloomfield Nursing Center for their tremendous care and tender compassion shown to Gloria during her final days. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, March 1st from 2-8 p.m. at the McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills and Monday, March 2nd from 3-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills with Father Norbert Kendzierski as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Miles Christi Society. |
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Calvin James Gossage Lapeer Calvin James Gossage, 81, a lifetime Lapeer area resident, passed away Monday (February 23, 2009). He was born March 8, 1927, in Doniphan, Mo., to Robert and Nancy Gossage. He married Evonna Hodgson on December 17, 1983 in Lapeer. Calvin served his country during WWII in the Seabees. The Seabees are the Construction Battalions (CB's) of the U.S. Navy. Calvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Evonna and Calvin loved country music jamborees. Calvin loved to play his fiddle. He loved to go to his daughter's to play cards. Calvin loved fishing. He is survived by his wife, Evonna Gossage of Lapeer; children, Bob (Gladys) Gossage of Luzerne, Gary Gossage of Brighton, Darlene (Chuck) Miller of South Carolina, Dale (Peggy) Gossage of Tennessee, Lisa (John) Pietszyk of Lapeer, Lynn (Rob) Kitchenmaster of Lapeer, Bonnie Irwin of Mt. Clemens, Calvin (Ellen) Gossage of Mio, Jeff (Renee) Pietszyk of Flint, Jayne (Ron) Connell; man |
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Carol Green, 60, passed away Feb. 27, 2009, at William Beaumont Hospital. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera |
Caroline "Carrie" E. Gaiera, 90, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care, Pigeon., Funeral Memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from St. Roch Catholic Church, Caseville, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth Yaroch officiating. |
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Carolyn Banks, 65, passed away March 1, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Saginaw. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
Carolyn Mae Sharron Nov. 20, 1931-Feb. 26, 2009 Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:17 AM |
Carolyn Mae Sharron, age 77 of Carleton, died on Thursday, February 26, 2009 in the comfort of her home. |
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Carolyn Tourkow, 84, passed away Feb. 24, 2009, at Canterbury on the Lake. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
Catherine "Katie" Schafer 1910-2009 Catherine "Katie" Schafer, 98, Sebewaing, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro. She was born April 20, 1910 in Oberdorf, Russia, daughter of the late Adam and Katherine (Usinger) Meyer. On May 22, 1932 she was united in marriage to Alex Schafer at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saginaw. He preceded her in death in 1981. She and her husband were former owners of the Old Heidelberg Inn in Sebewaing for almost 30 years. Katie was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, its Ladies Aid and Lutheran Woman's Missionary League. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Guenther, Sebewaing; one son, Alex (Joanne) Schafer, Saginaw; five grandchildren, Lori Sella, Brenda Schafer, Douglas Guenther, Scott Guenther and Julie Davis; ten great-grandchildren, Ryan (Tabatha) Sella, Nicole Sella, Jordan and Tyler Heckroth, Andrew, Rachael, Derek, Leah and Amy Guenther and Bailey, Bryn and Morgan Davis; two great-great-grandchildren, Laikyn and Alex Sella; one sister, Mary Miller; two brothers, Henry Meyer and Harold Meyer, all of Saginaw; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Leanne Schafer in 2005 and grandson, Gary Schafer in 2006; three sisters, Pauline Miller, Hilda Collins and Martha Reis; two brothers, Alex Meyer and Adam Meyer Jr. and son-in-law, Duane Guenther. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Rev. Daniel Hahn officiated, with burial taking place in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Saginaw. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Arrangements were handled by the Dinkel-Juengel Funeral Home in Sebewaing. |
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Charles W. Hale, age 60, of Wilmington, Ohio, died suddenly Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Anderson Funeral Home Adrian. |
Clifford J. Kosal 1922-2009 Clifford John Kosal, 86, Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 at his home while under hospice care. He was born on October 8, 1922 in Ruth to the late John and Barbara (Artman) Kosal. Cliff and Blanche "Patsy" Koss were united in marriage on August 17, 1946 in Harbor Beach. Cliff was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, loved playing cards, reading, crossword puzzles and loved dogs and all sorts of pets. He is survived by his wife, Blanche "Patsy" Kosal, Harbor Beach; children, Robert Kosal, Lapeer, Bruce (Mary) Kosal, Harbor Beach, Theresa (Doug) Davis, Harbor Beach, Steve (Jody) Kosal, Harbor Beach and Dawn (Matt) Osterhout, Port Huron; 12 grandchildren, Paul Davis, Julie Williams, Valerie Davis, Russell Davis, Rebekah Anselm, Emily Kosal, Annette Kosal, Beth Kosal, Adam Kosal, Courtney Kosal, Sara Osterhout and Justin Osterhout; three great-grandchildren, Hailey Dammann, Mason Williams and Brandon Williams; and a sister, Dolly Mason, Birch Run. Cliff was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan in 1955; brothers, Leo, Ralph, Armean, Irving, Carl, Harvey Kosal and sister, Isabelle Kosal. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Fr. William Spencer officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Dale Coffey, 50, of Jackson passed away Feb. 27, 2009. Cremation arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
HOEKSTRA - Daniel Lee Hoekstra, age 63, of Hudsonville, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, while surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 3939 Wilson SW, Grandville with celebrant, Rev. Chris Rouech. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive with a Vigil Service at 8:30 p.m.; and at the church on Monday from 10 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. A full obituary notice will be printed in Sunday's paper. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf |
David Ptaszenski, 42, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was a 1984 graduate of Ludington High School and he worked on buildings along with his fellow students in the bu... |
Dayton Erwin Rice Feb. 14, 1926-Feb. 5, 2009 Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:17 AM |
Dayton Erwin Rice, age 82, of Arthur, TN, formerly of Monroe, MI was born February 14, 1926 and passed away early Thursday morning, February 5, 2009 at the Tri-State Nursing Home where he had been for the last two years. |
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Deborah Sue “Debbie” Roberts, of Hillsdale, Michigan passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Hillsdale County. She was born June 11, 1956 in Hillsdale, the daughter of Victor, Sr. and Uva (Hemminger) Kreps. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Anthony “Tony” Roberts whom she married on Nov. 4, 1976. She is also survived by her mother, Uva Kreps of Litchfield; four children, Jeanette Roberts of Coldwater, Brad (Brandy) Roberts of Wauseon, Ohio, Brian (Desiree) Roberts of Hillsdale and Carrie McDaniel of Hillsdale; six grandchildren, Raven, Christian, Morgan, Lexy, Sehera and Dominic; three brothers, Victor (Kathy) Kreps, Raymond Kreps and Larry (Caralee) Kreps; one sister, Claudia (Lester) Stiles; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Victor Kreps, Sr. At her request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Pittsford United Holiness Church (2650 Waldron Road, Pittsford, Mich. 49271) at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27 with Pastor James K. Eckart officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family. |
Dennis J. Delmage, Sr. Lapeer Dennis J. Delmage Sr., 66, of Lapeer, passed away Friday (February 20, 2009) at Lapeer Regional Hospital. He was born September 22, 1942, in Flint, the son of the late Kenneth and Dora Delmage. He married Judy Montgomery on November 2, 1963 in Lapeer. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman that handcrafted many muzzleloaders and judged many walleye tournaments. He was a member of the Lapeer Firelocks and Columbiaville Sportsman Club. He was also a member and past president of the Saginaw Walleye Club. He is survived by his wife Judy; children, Dennis Jr. (Tresa) Delmage, Brian (Krista) Delmage, Julie (Richard) Greenman, Michael (Cynthia) Delmage; siblings, Kenneth (Anne) Delmage, Derald (Paulette) Delmage, Keith (Lorie) Delmage, JoAnn (Lawrence) Rabbidue; 12 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and close friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Thursday (February 26, 2009) at the Deerfield Township Hall. Arrangements |
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Doretha J. Sager (Johnson), of Spring Arbor, Mich., formerly of Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 13, 1912, in Branch County, Mich., the daughter of Rex and Alta (AcMoody) Johnson. A memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Doretha J. Sager will be held at Spring Arbor Assisted Living, 3700 S. Dearing Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283 on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Friends who wish, may make memorial contributions to Great Lakes Hospice, 900 Cooper, Jackson, MI 49202.   |
Dorothy E. Allen, age 86, of Gladwin, passed away on Feb. 17, 2009 at MidMichigan Gladwin Pines. |
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Dorothy Uthe, a former Mercer, Wis., resident, died Feb. 18, 2009, in Fort Walton Beach. |
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Dustin Edward Lazette Feb. 28, 2009 Monday, March 2, 2009 10:36 AM |
Dustin Edward Lazette of Grass Lake, age 22, went to be with the Lord February 28, 2009. |
ERNESTINE RAE ADAMIC NORTH BRANCH Ernestine Rae Adamic, age 73, of North Branch, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette, Michigan. She was born February 09, 1936 in Clifford, Michigan the daughter of the late Harold and Maxine (Wiltse) VanConant. She was a lifelong area resident and 1954 graduate of Marlette High School. Ernestine married Daniel A. Adamic on June 25, 1955 in North Branch. She worked as a Switch Board Operator in Clifford for General Telephone, Kay Industries, Brown City Banner, North Branch News, Western Auto in North Branch, Wesleyan Acadamy and was a score keeper for North Branch and Wesleyan Schools sports. She is survived by her husband Dan, three daughters; Debbie Coulter of Brown City, Danele Adamic of North Branch, Daniel & Lori Adamic (Son) of North Branch, Dianne Chase of North Carolina, one sister; Diane (Bill) Kunzer of Wisconsin, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many "Adopted Children". Funeral serviceswill be held Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette with Fr. Andrzej Boroch officiating. Burial will be in the Marlette Cemetery in Marlette. Casketbearers - Danele Adamic, Randy Coulter, Ryan Coulter, Reed Coulter, Anthony Chase, Matthew Chase. Memorial suggestions to the Marlette Regional Hospital. Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette, www.marshfuneral.com |
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Earl Stuckey, 92, rural West Unity, Ohio, died Feb. 22, 2009. He was a lifelong farmer and a retired Mennonite pastor and served Salem Mennonite Church, Waldron for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ada; sons, Robert (Emagene), Alvordton, Ohio and Thomas (Bonnie), West Unity; daughters, Karen (Arlo Short), Stryker, Ohio and Connie (Mike Richer), West Unity; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Lockport Mennonite Church. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-noon Thursday at the church. Short Funeral Home, Archbold, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. |
Morelli, Edmund Bay City, Michigan and Oro Valley, Arizona Mr. Morelli, who served as the first principal of the Bay Arenac Skill Center, passed away in Oro Valley, Arizona, age 79 years. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2009 at Messiah Lutheran Church. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at the Gephart Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. |
Edna B. Haldane 1918-2009 Edna Bell Haldane, 90, Bad Axe, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 20, 2009 at Home Sweet Home, Pigeon with her family by her side. She was born on June 30, 1918 to Emma and Max Geyer at their home in Pinnebog. She graduated from Pinnebog School. She married William John Haldane in November 1935. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1975. Edna worked Progressive Wholesale Warehouse, the Huron County Drain Commission, as a nurses aide for Hubbard Hospital, all in Bad Axe and she also worked at Hamill Manufacturing Company in Ubly. Edna enjoyed visits from her children and grandchildren and loved to serve them lunch. She was always sure to have treats at her home. She was proud of her bookkeeping and accounting skills that she used at her home, church and work. She was even more proud of the fact that all three of her sons served in the United States Military. She is survived by her sons, James (Lorene) Haldane, Warren, William Haldane, Filion and Robert (Sharon) Haldane, Bad Axe; eight grandchildren, Terry (Thomas) O'Parka, Keith Haldane, Denise (Edward) Egrin, Laurie (Eric) Mitchell, Kim Haldane, Debra (Gary) Moore, Tricia Kokotila, Carmen Haldane, Tonya Parrish and Robert (Patty) Haldane; two step-grandchildren, Michelle (Don) Dixon and Amy (Eric) Maust and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter-in-law, Shirley Haldane and infant grandson, Duane Haldane. She was the last living child of Emma and Max Geyer, brothers and sisters preceding her in death were Helen (Bill) Brown, Henry (Evelyn) Geyer, William (Ida) Geyer, Mable (Lewis) Riecher, Russell (Emmagean) Geyer and Roy (Dorothy) Geyer. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bad Axe. Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor, will officiate, with burial taking place in the Colfax Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Memorials may be offered to Heartland Hospice and Our Savior Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Kaufman Funeral Home, Bad Axe. |
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Edward M. Bigelow, 37, of Alanson, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. |
Edwin K. Eckersley Lapeer Edwin K. Eckersley, 85, a lifetime Lapeer area resident, passed away Saturday (February 21, 2009). He was born August 27, 1923, in Lapeer, to John and Carrie (Keyes) Eckersley. He married Bonnie Kerr on October 1, 1945 in Lapeer. Mr. Eckersley was a truck driver for Imlay City Oil for 36 years. He farmed for many years, enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Ed was known for being a big sports fan, with a specific eye for his Detroit teams. He also enjoyed 20 years of wintering in Zephyrhills, Fla., with his wife of over 63 years, Bonnie. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Lapeer; children, Sue (Ted) Birkmeier of Saginaw, Bruce (Denise) Eckersley of Lapeer, Rod Eckersley of Illinois; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Maxine Abbott of Lapeer, Dean (Betty) Eckersley of Mt. Pleasant, Wilma (Wally) Koski of Lapeer; daughter-in-law, Pam Parent. She was preceded in death by her son, Tom Eckersley; sister, Zola Wilson; parents, Joh |
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Rohde, Edwin C. Bluffton, Indiana Age 72, passed away March 1, 2009. Survivors include a sister, Ila Braley of Saginaw, Michigan. Calling hours are 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 and one hour prior to services Wednesday, March 4, 2009 all at Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the funeral home. For a complete obituary please visit www.thomarich.com |
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Elizabeth A. Mulligan-Verla, age 82, of Adrian, formerly of Detroit, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Tendercare of Adrian. She was born March 29, 1926, in Detroit to Thomas John and Merle Marie (Newkirk) Mulligan. She graduated from Commerce High School in Detroit. Elizabeth had been employed with the City of Detroit as a Clerk for 30 years. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and her former husband. At Elizabeth’s request there will be no visitation or services. Burial will take place in White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy, Mich. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Tuesday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 13031 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit, 48213. |
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Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (btwn. Ford and Cherry Hill). |
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Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. the time of Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude Church, St. Clair Shores. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at |
Florence Helen Terza February 28, 2009 Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:26 AM |
Florence Helen Terza, 76, of Monroe died Saturday at Mercy Memorial Nursing Care Center. Arrangements pending at the Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. |
Florence Helen Terza Oct. 17, 1931-Feb. 27, 2009 Monday, March 2, 2009 10:32 AM |
Florence Helen Terza, 77, of Monroe died Friday, February 27, 2009, at Mercy Memorial Nursing Care Center. |
Frances (Ruth) Powell February 27, 2009 Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:28 AM |
Frances (Ruth) Powell, 64, of Dundee died Friday. Arrangements pending at Capaul Funeral Home, Ida. |
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:48 AM |
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. -- Francis Mueller, 97, of Prior Lake, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at the Hutchinson Area Health Care Center. |
Frank J. Pieper, Jr. |
Frank John Pieper, Jr., 85, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at his home., Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, with burial in the church cemetery., Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach., A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Huron Daily Tribune or by viewing www.RamseyFH.Com. |
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Frank Mulligan, age 77, of Englewood, Fla., passed away of renal failure on Feb. 17, 2009.  Frank was born on April 5, 1931 in the Bronx, N.Y. He attended Mount St. Mary's College in Maryland, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne, July 18, 2000, and his daughter, Kathy in 1998. Frank was an executive with South Bend Controls, a division of Koontz-Wagner, where he worked from 1969 to his retirement in 1996. He and Anne maintained a summer home near Lake Waukazoo in Holland, Mich. after they moved to Englewood, Florida until 2000. He is survived by his children, Jo Yeakley of Encinitas, Calif., Tom Mulligan of Kansas City, Kan., Bill Mulligan of Holland, Mich., and a son-in-law, Gerard Duffy of Naples, Fla. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1pm Monday March 9, 2009 in Sacred Heart Parish Crypt (downstairs Sacred Heart Basilica) on the Notre Dame campus with Rev. Thomas Jones, CSC-Pastor officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend Memorial donations may be made to:  St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital,  501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 The HICKEY Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, South Bend is in charge of arrangements. Condolences to: hickeyfuneralhome.com   |
GERBINO CHARLES |
at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd (at Schoenherr), Monday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at: www.bcfh.com, 1 guest book message |
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Gayle A. Balyeat, 74, of 703 Michigan Ave., Sturgis, Mich., died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born July 25, 1934, in Chenoa, Ill., a daughter of Russell and Vernice (Harkrider) Dunham. She had been a Sturgis resident since 1998, coming from Kalkaska, where she lived for 21 years. Prior to that, she lived in Constantine. She married Jim Balyeat on Feb. 9, 1973, in Centreville. She was a lifelong homemaker, and was employed by Owens Illinois in Constantine. She attended Riverside Church in Three Rivers. She most enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also liked sewing, baking, ceramics, crocheting and her Jack Russell, Buddy. Surviving are her husband, Jim; a daughter, Patsy (Mike) Wertz of Constantine; three sons, Mark (Gale) Vercler of Sturgis, Paul (Jana) Vercler of Aurora, Colo., and Phillip Vercler of White Pigeon;  two stepdaughters, Christinia (Scott) Strawser of Belding and Lore Balyeat of Constantine; a stepson, Tyler (Connie) Balyeat of Burr Oak; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Dell Dunham; and three sisters, Ruth Martin, Lillian Yergler and Marilyn Dempsey, all of Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sonny Russell; and a grandson. Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Health Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   |
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George Allen McClain, age 47, formerly of Mendon, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in Sturgis. He was born in Three Rivers on Sept. 29, 1961, the son of Robert and Nancy (Sand) McClain. George was a 1980 graduate of Mendon High School, and a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. George was a certified auto mechanic and welder. He was a truck driver, and worked for several area factories. George enjoyed the freedom of riding his motorcycle. He was always helping others, and was a staff member for the Sturgis Toy Run for several years. George is survived by two children, Kenneth McClain (Ashley McMillin) of Colon and Cassandra Sisco of Temecula, Calif.; three grandchildren, Alexia Minnick, Haylee Sisco and Mason Sisco; his father, Robert McClain (Brenda) of Three Rivers; nine siblings, Diane Noble (Dennis) of Vicksburg, Robert J. McClain of Three Rivers, Michael A. McClain (Sally) of Ohio, Julie Evarts (Ron) of Florida, Carol Giesel (Bob) of Iowa, William McClain of Mendon, Joseph McClain (Lori) of Three Rivers, Sandy Lamb of LaGrange and David McClain (Christina) of LaGrange, Ind; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy McClain, in 1993. The family will receive friends noon-6 p.m. Sunday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastors Dennis Noble and Gerald Mears officiating. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online register and condolences may be sent at www.eickhofffuenralhome.com   |
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Geraldine Ruth Allen Green, 89, of Winter Haven, Fla., quietly left this earth Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, and went to be with the Lord. She was born on June 30, 1919, in Weston, Mich., to Gordon and Gertrude Bryant Allen. She was married to Seymour Green until he was killed in a farm accident in 1956. They had four sons, Gary, Roger, Paul, and Mark. Gary went to be with the Lord in 1984. Though she lived in Florida for many years, she made frequent trips back home to Michigan. She was honored by her family at a graveside service in Weston Cemetery on Thursday, Feb. 19. She is survived by her sons, Roger, Paul and Mark; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Her life was full and happy.   |
BUTLER-BOBAY-KIPPE, Gladys Elizabeth - Age 88, of Fenton, died Friday, February 27, 2009 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 S. Morrish Road, Swartz Creek. Fr. Steven Mattson celebrant. Burial immediately following at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, where she will join her veteran 2nd husband and veteran eldest son. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek Tuesday from 1-4 and 6-8 PM and at church Wednesday from 10 AM until time of service. A vigil service will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Adopt-a-Pet, St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Gary McInnis, Genesys Hospice or the charity of your choice. Gladys was one of seven children born to Albert Eugene and Veronica Josephine (Murphy) Hunt on February 16, 1921 in Medford, MA and resided both in Medford and Malden, MA, and later in Flint and Fenton. She married Donald Francis Butler in MA, with whom she had two sons, Donald Francis, Jr. and Robert Eugene. She soon became a young widow. While working as a civilian employee of the U.S. Army in Boston, MA, during WWII, she met and fell in love with an Army Quartermaster Sgt. after the war she married and relocated to Flint, with her sons and new husband, Michael Bobay. He passed away in 1971. In 1981, she lost her eldest son, Donald. Widowed this time for 21 years, she was introduced to widower Randall Kippe. Love can indeed occur 3 times. She was delighted that this last union included a very large extended family which she loved dearly. Employed most of her life as a bookkeeper, accountant, and banking auditor, she was also qualified as an expert witness in MI Courts of law making handwriting comparisons. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, 3 husbands, her son, Donald, brother, Earl Hunt of MA, sisters, Evelyn Barchard and Lillian Long both also of MA, step daughter, Nancy Coulter of MI. Surviving are: son, Robert Eugene Butler (Susan) of Swartz Creek; sisters, Margaret Hefler (Walter) of CO, Pauline Crosby (Richard) of Reading, MA; brother, Edwin Hunt of Malden, MA; step son, Randall Kippe (Joan) of Columbiaville; step dau of Otisville; step son, John Kippe (Joan) of Flint; numerous grandchildren, step grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, special daugh-ter-in-law, Barbara Schroeder of The Villages, FL; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special Thanks to all who have given her love during her lifetime to include family, Rev. Fr. Gary McInnis, and all the staff of Genesys Hospice who treated her with courtesy, respect and love, especially Stacey, Denise, Shana, Jan, Peg, Fern, Diane and Mickey. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
• Gladys M. Wandrych, 94, of Manistee, died Friday, Feb. 27. The Herbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Gordon De Ridder, age 91, of Zeeland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Gordon was a member of Immanuel Church where he was on the church board, taught Sunday school and was Sunday school superintendent.  He was a lay minister for nursing home and jail services.  He had worked for the Holland Sentinel for many years.  He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 70 years, Jean, in 2007; a son-in-law, Richard Boyd, in 2003; and seven siblings.  He is survived by his children, Shirley and Rev. John Bos of Orlando, FL, Dale and Christel De Ridder of Hudsonville, Elaine and Dan Gentry of Scottville, MI, Robert and Toni De Ridder of Holland, Janet and Robert Terpstra of Holland, Barbara and Elwin Arens of Zeeland, Carole and Dave Nordstrom of Twin Lake, MI; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene and Warren Eding of San Diego, CA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel Mokma of Zeeland, Raymond and Gert Mokma of Zeeland, Foster and Pansy Wilt of TN; many nephews and nieces.  Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Immanuel Church, 325 104th Avenue in Holland.  Rev. Robert Terpstra will be officiating.  Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.  Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. on Sunday at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street in Holland, and also on Monday from 11-11:45 a.m. at Immanuel Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeshore Youth for Christ or New Tribes Mission.  An on-line registry book is available at www.lakeshorememorial .com. |
HARRISON LYLE J |
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R., Madison Heights. Burial Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley. |
HICKEY BARBARA ANN (FELKER) |
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (1 block S. of 13 Mile Rd.), Madison Heights. Additional visitation Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m. at First United Presbyterian Church of Warren, 3000 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48092 |
HOHNER MERWYN (MIKE) G JR |
will be on Monday, March 2, 11-12 p.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 2, 12-1 p.m. at St. Isadore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48042 (luncheon will be held immediately after Mass). The family respectfully asks that memorial donations be made to Marine Corp's Toys For Tots Program (toysfortots.org). Semper Fi! |
Harold C. McPike March 26, 1921-Feb. 28, 2009 Monday, March 2, 2009 10:54 AM |
Harold C. McPike was born on March 26, 1921 and passed away on February 28, 2009, at the age of 87. |
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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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Horacio DeJesus Munoz-Toro, 75, passed away Feb. 28, 2009, at Saline Hospital. Funeral Services 12 p.m. Tuesday, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Fr. Robert Schramm officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. |
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Isabella M. Sweet, age 98, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center.  She was born April 14, 1910. Funeral arrangements for Isabella Sweet  are pending at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. |
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James Slaughterbeck March 1, 2009 Monday, March 2, 2009 10:32 AM |
James Slaughterbeck, 66, of Temperance died Sunday in his home. Arrangements by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, Temperance. |
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Jay L. Rigterink, age 100, of Holland, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at  Hospice House of Holland.   He was born January 11, 1919, in Overisel to Henry and Hattie (Klomp) Rigterink.  Jay was employed at General Electric for 14 years as well as working his farm in Overisel.  He was a graduate of Holland High School and a long time member of Overisel Reformed Church.  He is survived by his grandchildren, Timothy and Kristi Rigterink of Vicksburg, Thomas and Diane Rigterink of Fennville and Theodore and Mary Rigterink of West Olive; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Hulda and Erv Folkert of Overisel.  Jay was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, in 2000; a son, Kenneth Rigterink; and brothers, Raymond and Merle Rigterink.  The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Mulder Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 188 W. 32nd St., Holland.  Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Overisel Reformed Church, 4706 142nd Ave, Overisel.  Memorials may be given to the Overisel Reformed Church Mission Fund. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com   to leave a memory for the family or sign a guest register.     |
Friday, February 27, 2009 7:21 AM |
IRONWOOD, Mich. -- Jean M. Simonich, 87, of 212 Norfolk St., Ironwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. |
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John Gayman Manchester, age 92, of Holland died Saturday February 28, 2009 at Oak Crest Manor. John was born and raised in Defiance Ohio the son of Florence and Clyde Manchester.  He received his BS in education from Defiance College and Masters Degree from Columbia University.  He was a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame at Defiance College.  He served as a teacher and coach in Ohio and southern Florida until his retirement in 1980.  He served in the United States Navy, stationed in the Philippines during WWII.  He was a member of the VFW, Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, and First United Methodist Church of Holland. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Rettig and a son Danny Manchester. His family includes:  wife of 68 years Maxine S. Manchester; Son James T. Manchester of North Carolina, daughter Jane and Dan Meyers of Holland, three grandchildren Kelli Meyers, Chris Meyers, and Julia Manchester; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 2pm Wednesday March 11, 2009 at The Northwood Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home 295 Douglas Ave. Holland MI. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association  Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign John's online registry, share a photo, or read his life story.   |
John Gerald Brom, 91, of Ludingon, formerly of Grand Rapids, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 63 years, Mary Jane. He was the last surviving... |
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Jose Castaneda, 81 of Holland died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E 16th St.   |
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KARASIN JANE F |
Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 45100 Warren (between Canton Center and Sheldon). |
KARBEL CARL |
Beloved husband of the late Evelyne Karbel. Dear father of Steven (Susan) Karbel, Brian (Kerry) Karbel, and the late Paul Karbel. Loving grandfather of Jamie (Brenna) Karbel, Jason (Sara) Karbel, Andrew Karbel, and Justin Karbel. Great-grandfather of Lucas and Madelyne. Devoted brother-in-law of Lillian (the late Leonard) Meyers, Eleanor (the late Edward) Meyers, and Pauline Karbal. Dearest brother of the late Harold Karbal, the late Florence Norber, and the late Gertrude Karbal. Also remembered by many loving nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. SERVICES TODAY 12 NOON AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT TEMPLE ISRAEL GARDENS OF BETH EL CEMETERY, LIVONIA, or visit |
AGUILERA, Kathleen Netty - Age 57, of Flint, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009. Funeral service will be held 2PM Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Ainsworth Baptist Church, G 5114 VanSlyke, Flint, Pastor Tedd Culver officiating. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road Saturday from 10AM-12PM. Contributions may be made to the Kathleen Aguilera Memorial Fund. Tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
ADAMS, Kenneth Jerome - Age 74, of Linden, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden with Rev. Donald Neuville officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Gaines. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home where a rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Tuesday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to National Congenital CMV Disease Registry, Feigin Center, Suite 1150, 1102 Bates Street, MC 3-2371 Houston, TX 77030-2399. Kenneth was born November 3, 1934 in Flint, the son of Homer Phillip and Margaret (Rouleau) Adams. He was a graduate of Linden High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Adams retired from General Motors as a Millwright in 2007 after 45 years of service. He enjoyed walking, golfing, fishing and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Mr. Adams had an unconditional love and devotion to his children and especially to his grandchildren. Surviving are: wife, Sandra; two children, Kenneth Adams, Jr. and wife, Shelly of Gaines, Cynthia and husband, Eric Cracium of Rochester Hills; four grandchildren, Jessica, Tyler, Kristen and Colin; one great-grandchild, Jackson; brother, William Adams and wife, Eloise; sister, Joyce and husband, Herb Jacques; sister-in-law, Celia Adams; many nieces and nephews. His parents and four brothers, Homer, Dick, Don and Pete Adams and his father-in-law, Max E. Dolehanty preceded him in death. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page www.sharpfuneralhomes.com |
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IRON BELT, Wis.   -- Kenneth R. "Snorton Norton" Norton, 65, of Iron Belt, died unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. |
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LARRY D. MASON SR. DECKERVILLE Larry D. Mason Sr., age 60, of Deckerville, died Tuesday February 17, 2009 in the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born December 10, 1948 in Port Huron, the son of Lawrence Mason and the late Verlyn (Logan) Mason. He married Miss. Susan Dean on September 30, 1967 in Port Huron. Larry was a retired self- employed truck driver. He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, he just recently started making wooden lamps for his family and friends, he also enjoyed gardening, and fishing. Larry is survived by his wife, Susan of Deckerville, one son; Larry Jr. also of Deckerville, two daughters; Monica (Mark) Salvatore and Melisa (Neal) West all of Croswell, five grandchildren; Nicholas Salvatore, Bryan and Erika Mason, Cory and Emily West, his father; Lawrence Mason of Port Huron, three brothers; Dan (Donna) Mason of Goodells, David Mason of Ft. Gration and Robert (Renee) Mason also of Ft. Gratiot and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Larry D. Mason were held at the Apsey Funeral Home, your "Legacy of Life" funeral home with Rev. Robert Srock officiating. Interment was at Sunset Valley Crematory. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital. Condolences may be sent to |
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LEONARD SMTIH WASHINGTON Leonard Smith, age 61, of Shoreline, Washington, formerly of Clifford, passed away on Feb. 11, 2009 at his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1947 in Marlette, Michigan, the son of Don Smith and Eva (Gould) Smith. Leonard married Dolores Guilliano on May 4, 1970. Leonard is survived by his wife, a daughter; Marcie (Tim) Hagan of Everett, Washington, two sons; Michael (Lisa) Smith of Marysville, Washington and Steven (Jamie) Smith of Everett, Washington, nine grandchildren; Carly, Travis, Tyler Hagan, Devin, Samantha Smith, Jessie, Josh, Justin Synder and Addison Smith, two sisters; Dianne (Carl) King of Barryton, Michigan, Lorna (Evans) Krueger of Snover, two brothers; Larry (Donna) Smith of Caro and Terry Smith of National City, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Donna Smith. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Leonard will be held at his home in Shoreline, Washington on Feb. 28, 2009 at 2 P.M. Local assistant by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky. |
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February 27, 2009. Age 87. Retired from Farmington School System and served her country as a United States Navy Officer during WWII. Dear mother of Allan (Leslie), Barbara and Douglas. Also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will held at a later date. Arrangements Fred Wood Funeral Home. |
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Leon S. Kimball, 89, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. Arrangements will be announced by the Hackman Family Funeral Homes Hackman Chapel of Sturgis. |
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Lila Miler, 77, of Coldwater, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. A celebration of Lila’s life will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Dutcher Funeral Home with Dr. James Troust officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. Lila was born June 2, 1931 in Algansee Twp.,the daughter of Vern and Estella (Sharp) Knapp. She married Vaughn Miller on Nov. 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1997. Mrs. Miller worked at the Big Bear Store in Toledo as a cheese cutter and then work for 12 years at The Daily Reporter. Lila was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Coldwater. She was also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary # 1907 and the Moose Lodge. She was a former Den Mother in the Cub Scouts, active in the Campfires, and worked the Wednesday Bingo at the Eagles. Lila crocheted as a hobby. Lila is survived by her children: Mark (Judie) Miller, Mitch (Laura) Miler, Marty (Brenda) Miller, Matt (Sheila) Miller, and Margo (Joe) Collins, all of Coldwater; her half daughter: Mary Hurd of Ocala, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and her nephew Tom (Geri) Strane of Coldwater Besides her husband Vaughn, Lila was preceded in death by her brother Vern Knapp and sisters Iola Wilcox, Lena Quick, Donna Strane and Nora Dufur. Please visit www.dutcherfh.com to share a thought in the online guestbook. |
Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:32 AM |
WAKEFIELD, Mich. -- Lillian M. Kirchner, 90, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2009, in Wakefield. |
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Lillie Mae Martin, age 83, of Riga passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 11, 1925, to Athie David and Minnie Lou (Mitchell) Andrews in Athens, Ala. She attended Blissfield Baptist Church. Lillie was always working, but was best known for her smiling face as a waitress at Big Boy. She enjoyed doing all types of needle crafts and loved gardening and fishing. Lillie enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Lillie is survived by her children, Barbara (Charles) Carter, David (Susan) Martin, Priscilla (David) Ramsey, John (Rose) Martin, Deborah Martin, Linda (Robert) Slusarski and Timothy (Paula) Martin; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Beulah Sims. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Martin, and four brothers and two sisters. The family will receive guests from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Road, Toledo (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park. Those wishing to make monetary donations are asked to consider Hospice of Lenawee. To leave a special message for the Martin family please visit www.NewcomerToledo.com. |
Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead |
Lou Wanda (Guza) Armstead, 56, of Sheridan Township, died Friday Aug. 29, 2008 in Huron Medical Center of Bad Axe., She was born Feb. 21, 1952 in Cass City, daughter of William and Wanda (Billot) Kipp., She married Leon F. Guza in 1970 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Parisville. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1999., She is a graduate of Sandusky High School. Lou Wanda was employed at the Ubly Community School since 1981 in the cafeteria and custodian of maintenance. She enjoyed cats, crafts, gardening, needle work, and visiting with family and friends., Lou Wanda is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann (David) Sadro of Ubly, and Theresa (Dan) Hill of Bad Axe; two sons, Eugene Guza of Bad Axe, and Leon Guza Jr. and Karan of Bad Axe; and nine grandchildren, Justin and Daniel Sadro, Sarah and Kelsey Hill, Sloan, Kelsie and Darian Gross, and Rayne and Sommer Guza. Lou Wanda also is survived by her parents, William and Wanda Kipp of Snover; one brother, Joseph (Sandy) Kipp of Marlette; and one sister, Betty (Dennis) Mausolf-Scharrer of Ruth., Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 in the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly, with the Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bad Axe officiating., Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Wednesday. Burial will be in Moore Township Cemetery, Snover. Memorials to the Family Discretionary Fund would be appreciated. |
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M. Howard Sprowl, 85, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Feb. 28, 2009, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born April 15, 1923, in Sturgis, Mich., a son to the late Charles D. and Elsie M. (Bowser) Sprowl. Howard had resided in Sturgis his whole life with the exception of the time he was in the military. On May 4, 1944, he married Lorraine I. Nelson in Tampa, Fla. Howard was a truck driver by trade and following several years of employment with Central Transport he retired in 1983. Prior to joining Central Transport he had driven for Days Transfer and Brady Motor Freight. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Air Force earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Howard was a member of the Eagles Lodge #1314 and he enjoyed playing golf, fishing and woodworking. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lorraine; one daughter, Maxine (Robert) Gravit of Sturgis; three sons, Charles H. “Chuck” (Ruth Ann) Sprowl of Sturgis, Frank L. (Cindy) Sprowl of Sturgis and Jack L. Sprowl of Sturgis; four grandchildren, Cassie Bibb, Jason (Dannielle) Gravit, Jensen Sprowl and Lauren Sprowl; three great-grandchildren, McKenna Bibb, Brecklyn Bibb and Annika Bibb and several nieces and nephews. His parents and one brother; Charles E. Sprowl preceded him in death. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Howard Sprowl will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. John Shoup of the Sturgis Church of the Nazarene and Chaplin Glenn Russell of Thurston Woods Village will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis where the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will conduct the flag presentation. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Sprowl’s memory consider Thurston Woods Village, 307 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Pet Haven, P.O. Box 853, Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family. |
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Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Rosary Wednesday 3 p.m. Funeral Thursday, in state 9:30 a.m. at San Francesco, 22870 S. Nunneley Rd. (E. of Gratiot, S. of Metro Parkway) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at |
MERIEDA VANBRANDE BROWN CITY Merieda VanBrande, age 88, of Brown City, died February 19, 2009. She was born April 1, 1920 in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada to Charles and Agnes Cahoon. She attended school in the Applegate/Carsonville area. On August 4, 1942 she married Albert VanBrande. Merieda was a homemaker, housewife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was well known at the Bingo games and enjoyed playing cards and gardening. She is survived by four children; Pauline Stirrett of Harrison, Mary Tamplen of VanCover, Washington, Marvin (Sandy) VanBrande of Brown City and Melvin VanBrande of Harrison, 20 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren along with three brothers; Clint, Raymond and Jerry Cahoon. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, and three sons; Jerry, Albert "Junior" and Paul. Funeral services were held at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements made by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City. |
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March 1, 2009. Husband of the late Janette. Dear father of Larry (Anita), David (Dianne), Sandra Goodlesky (Len), Michael, and John (Jeanette). Survived by 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Brother of Emmanuel (JoAnne) Monte and the late Mary Hough and Reno Monti. Funeral at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple and Big Beaver), Thursday 1 p.m. Family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com., 3 guest book messages |
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Major Timothy L. Cook (Ret), 58, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 28, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1951, in Tipton, Ind., a son to Donald and Sarah Jane (Pickering) Cook. Major Cook had resided in the Sturgis and Howe, Ind., area since 1988. On July 31, 1999, he married Janice Romanyk at the St. James Chapel in Howe, Ind. He had a long affiliation with Howe Military School and currently held the position of admissions counselor. Major Cook’s military career began as a Private in the U.S. Marine Corp in June of 1969; he served two tours in Viet Nam with the 1st Marine Division. Other assignments included Japan, Thailand, Korea, the Philippines, Hawaii and California. Some of this time was spent aboard as aircraft carrier (USS Oriskany CVA 34) and a missile cruiser (USS Oklahoma City CLG-5). Sgt. Cook was discharged honorably in November 1976. In June of 1978, he joined the Indiana Army National Guard. This gave him many assignments in Indiana and around the world. In October of 1980 he went to Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the infantry. Major Cook served as a Platoon Leader, an Executive Officer, and a Company Commander. Then he was assigned sequentially to Battalion, Brigade and Divisional staff positions as an Intelligence Officer (S2), a Battalion and Brigade level Operations and Training Officer (S-3), and finally in the 38^th Div. as the Operations and Plans Officer. Major Cook also served as a Liaison Officer for all Reserve and Guard Deployments to Central America at Sato Cano AB in Honduras, in 1983. In August of 1999 the Major left active Guard and transferred into the U.S. Army Reserves Retired. Tim was proud to have served his country and received many awards and decorations including the Purple Heart. Tim was a member of the LaGrange, Indiana American Legion #215 and the Eagles Lodge #1314. He was an avid reader, enjoyed most all sports, playing golf and pool and watching NASCAR racing. He was a dedicated fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Oakland Raiders. He always followed Indiana University Basketball and had a true respect and admiration for Bobby Knight. Tim may have had many interests, hobbies and involvement in the military but the one thing he valued the most was his family. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of nine years,  Janice; two daughters, Angela (Howard) Murray of Plainfield, Ill., and Kimberly (Shane) Strawser of Sturgis; three sons, Kevin (Martha) Romanyk of Grand Rapids, Chris (Jaime) Romanyk of Sturgis and Doug Toedte of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; parents, Donald and Sarah Jane Cook of Frankton, Ind.; three sisters, Connie (Keith) Moore of Frankton, Ind., Debbie Coons of DeLand, Fla., and Tammy; three brothers, Brian Howell of Frankton, Ind., David Howell of Wisconsin and Donald (Shanna) Cook of Niles, Fla., and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Major Timothy Cook will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. James Chapel located on the campus of Howe Military School in Howe, Ind. The Rev. Father Philip Morgan and The Rev. Father David Yaw will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at Oak Lawn cemetery in Sturgis. Full military rites will be conferred by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Major Cooks memory consider Howe Military School, P.O. Box 240, Howe, IN 46746. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.   |
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Marcia C. Bechtloff, age 69, of Colon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.  Marcia was born June 3, 1939, in Schoolcraft, a daughter of the late Harry & Helen (Smith) Stuart. Marcia had lived most all of her life in the Colon and Leonidas area. She graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1957. She married Dawayne Holtz, which ended in divorce. She later married Richard K. Bechtloff in Battle Creek.  Marcia had worked for the Family Independent Agency in Centreville, retiring in 1999. She was a homemaker and a member of the North Avenue Church of God in Battle Creek. Prior to that she had attended the Church of God in Colon. She is survived by her husband, Richard K. (Dick) Bechtloff of Colon; four children, Tod (Claudene) Holtz of White Pigeon, Andy (Nati) Holtz of Los Angeles, Heidi (Scott) Wasserman of Alpine, Texas, and Shawn (Melissa) Holtz of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-children, Kevin Bechtloff of Louisville, Ky., Tracy (Dave) Lovell of Melfa, Va., and Mark (Renee) Bechtloff of Portsmouth, Va.; five step-grandchildren; a brother, Marvin (Lorraine) Stuart of Leonidas; two sisters, Doris (Wallace) Nichols of Sturgis and Mary (Roger) Hall of Colon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Holtz; a sister, Norma Jean (Thornton) Shoop; and a brother, Robert Stuart. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of Marcia Bechtloff will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jim Sparks of the North Avenue Church of God officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon. If desired, the family suggest memorials be made in memory of Marcia to World Vision. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.   |
Peg Thompson, longtime resident of Pellston, passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 26, 2009, at the Hospice House of Cheboygan. |
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Margaret J. Newland (nee Garn), age 79, of Coldwater, passed away Feb. 28, 2009.  Margaret was born Aug. 18, 1929 in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Charles and Cleo (McClane) Garn. She married Lloyd Newland on June 13, 1948 in Albion, and he survives.  Mrs. Newland enjoyed spending time with her family and sewing. Besides her husband Lloyd, Margaret is survived by her children Gary (Kay) Newland of Tekonsha, Stephen (Cindy) Newland of Homer, Alice (Stephen) Cavinder and Linda (Tom) Hampton, all of Tekonsha; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters Wanda Miller and Mary Wolverton, both of Plymouth, Ind.  Margaret was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kelly Marie Hampton; four brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Union United Church of Christ, Tekonsha. Memorials in Margaret’s name may be directed to CHC Home Health and Hospice, Coldwater. Arrangements have been handled by the Dutcher Funeral Home, Coldwater.   |
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Marion Elizabeth Stiles Vanderham went to be with our Lord on February 28.  She was born April 4, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, one of two daughters born to Harold E. and Elizabeth (Green) Stiles.  Marion grew up in Oak Park, IL, and graduated from Oak Park High School in 1940.  She graduated from De Pauw University in Green Castle, Indiana where she studied Religious Education and Art.  Marion was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.  While there, she met a very special young man, Robert Vanderham.  They were married on September 14, 1944.  In addition to raising a familly, Marion attended Hope College, completing requirements to become an elementary school teacher.  She enjoyed teaching art in the Hamilton School System for eleven years.   Marion is greatly loved and missed by Robert, her husband of 65 years; four children, Diane (Ken) Witteveen, David (Denyse) Vanderham, Debra (Ray) Munson, and Drew (Starlene) Vanderham; 8 grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Lynsey, Crystal, Jeremy (Amie), Casey, Jenna, and Jordan; great granddaughter, Kadence; a sister, Marjorie (John) Lamprecht; nieces and nephews.  Marion was a 50 year member of the PEO Sisterhood; a member of Hope Reformed Church and later, Beechwood Reformed Church.  She enjoyed being a Camp Fire leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, member of Friends of Art and President of the PTA.  Lifelong friendships were formed in the Couples Club at Hope Church.  Marion, together with Bob, formed a Book Group of close friends who met monthly for over 50 years.   Marion was a talented artist and loved to travel.  She enjoyed sharing her passions with her children and grandchildren.  She was very proud of the fact that each one held a paintbrush before they ever held a toothbrush! We will celebrate Marion’s life with a memorial service on March 3 at 3 pm at Beechwood Reformed Church with Rev. Marvin Bueckelman officiating.  Interment will take place in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  The family will welcome friends prior to the service, from 1 to 3 pm at the church.  Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland or Beechwood Reformed Church.  |
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SANDERS - The funeral to celebrate the life of Marjorie L. Sanders, aged 82, wife of Donald Sanders, will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - 2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW. Visitation at the funeral home Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For complete obituary, to read her life story visit her web page at www.lifestorynet.com. Heritage Funeral Home |
Mark a.k.a. Firpo, Rizzo and Markie, of Petoskey, passed away Feb. 28, 2009, at age 49. |
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GURECKI - Mary Jacobey Gurecki, age 87, died peacefully on Friday with her daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil 'Pete' Gurecki and is survived by her children, Michael (Kathy VanPatten) Gurecki of Williamston, Stephen Gurecki of Wisconsin, Timothy (Cathy) Gurecki of Sheridan, and Anne Gurecki of Grand Rapids. Mass of Resurrection: Tuesday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette of Lourdes Church in Stanton. Visitation: Monday 6 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Home Chapel in Grand Rapids (Rosary at 6:30 p.m.); and St. Bernadette's at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St. Ann's Home or St. Bernadette's Christian Service. Full obituary and additional info. available at hurstfuneralhome.com. Messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com |
Mary Louise Jones Aug. 29, 1927-Feb. 27, 2009 Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:17 AM |
Mary Louise Jones, age 81, of Flat Rock, passed away Feb. 27, 2009. |
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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. |
Mr. Maurice L. Halstead, aged 86, of Rotonda West, Florida, went to be with his Lord February 18, 2009. He was born September 8, 1922 in Wellston, Michigan to Maurice and Isabell (Lindsey) Halstead. ... |
McPHERSON GERTRUDE M |
Monday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, 48124. |
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Miriam A. Hart, 72, of Lambertville died at 12:04 a.m. Sunday at Ebeid Hospice, Flower Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home. |
Nora G. Robinson Lapeer Nora G. Robinson, 94, of Lapeer (formerly of Detroit) passed away Friday (February 20, 2009). She was born October 28, 1914, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, to Edward and Mary (Cutmore) Logan. She married George S. Robinson on September 15, 1931 in Windsor, Ontario. Mrs. Robinson attended Immaculate Conception Church. She enjoyed bowling, skiing, golfing and snowmobiling. She is survived by her children, Robert F. (Norma) Robinson of Lapeer, Ruth M. Champine of Lapeer, Thomas G. Robinson of Florida, Patrick M. (Desiree) Robinson of Montana; several grandchildren; many, many great- and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robinson in 1988; parents, Edward and Mary Logan; 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to Mass Cards or Immaculate Conception. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday (February 24, 2009) at Immaculate Conception Church, Lapeer. Father Aaron Depeyster |
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PETRA KING CROSWELL Petra King, age 67, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009, in Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She was born June 20, 1941 in Sanderson, Texas, daughter of the late Manuel and Concepcion (Perez) Hernandez. She and Clifford L. King were married June 14, 1983 in Fort Worth, Texas. Surviving are her husband, Clifford, two sons; Gilbert (Tina) Gonzales of Carsonville and Daniel Gonzales of Dallas, one daughter; Diane (William) Beene of Commerce, Texas, one brother; Manuel Hernandez of Fort Worth, three sisters; Carmen Martinez of Croswell, Edna Escobedo of Chicago and Modesta of Pontiac, six grandchildren and one great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Valentine Gonzales. Funeral services were held at the Community Baptist Church, Croswell with the Rev. Rich Eickelbarger officiating. Burial was in Croswell Cemetery. Arrangements made by Pomeroy Funeral Homes, Inc., Six South Howard Ave., Croswell, MI 48422 |
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PHENEY MARY LOU (MATTHEWS) |
at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (south of 6 Mile Rd.) Monday 3-8 p.m. and Tuesday 1-8 p.m. In state Wednesday 10:15 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd. (south of 5 Mile Rd.), Plymouth, MI. Family suggests memorials to any charity, or to St. Kenneth Catholic Church. |
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Tuesday 2:30-9:00 p.m. (with a Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m.) at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 18720 Thirteen Mile Rd., Roseville. Share a memory with the family at |
Patricia A. Johnson Oct. 5, 1941-Feb. 28, 2009 Monday, March 2, 2009 10:35 AM |
Patricia A. Johnson, 67, of Monroe, died at 10 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. |
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Paul Kenneth Schieringa, 74, of Holland, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland. |
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Paul Kenneth Schieringa, age 74, of Holland, died Friday, February 27, 2009, at Holland Hospital. Mr. Schieringa was born in Holland to Peter and Mary (VanKampen) Schieringa. He attended Holland Public Schools and graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Hope College. A member of the 50 year circle from Hope College, Mr. Schieringa was also a member of 14th Street C.R.C.  He was an accountant for most of his life and also became a certified teacher in Guam and taught there for over 10 years.  He became an honorary citizen of Guam (Chamorri) for his many volunteer efforts while living there. Preceding him in death were two children, Kerry and Kurt. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Patti; children, Paul and Barb Knoll, of Berrien Springs, Rochelle Knoll, of Holland, and David H. Knoll, of Holland; grandchildren, Deanna Knoll, Dan Ridlington, and Darryl Knoll; and many cousins. A memorial service will be Sunday, March 8, 2009, (approximately 1:00p.m.) at 14th Street Christian Reformed Church following a noon lunch at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holland Rescue Mission or to the Food Pantry. Arrangements are by the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, Holland. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com for further information. |
Peter C. Beauvais April 25, 1932-Feb. 28, 2009 Monday, March 2, 2009 11:44 AM |
Peter C. Beauvais, age 76 of Monroe, MI, peacefully and surrounded by his family went into the arms of the Lord at 3:00 PM, the hour of our Lords death, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center on February 28, 2009. |
Peter C. Beauvais February 28, 2009 Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:28 AM |
Peter C. Beauvais, 76, of Monroe died at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Arrangement pending at Rupp Funeral Home. |
Phillip E. Seemann 1955 - 2009 Phillip "Phil" Edward Seemann, R.Ph., 54, Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly February 16, 2009 at home. He was born on February 10, 1955 in Saginaw, he was the son of Randy Lou (Gronski) Bruns and the late Walter Leroy Seemann. Following his 1973 Hemlock High School graduation, Phil attended Ferris State University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity. He graduated in 1977 with a B.S. degree from the F.S.U. School of Pharmacy. On August 6, 1977, he was united in marriage at the First United Methodist Church in Saginaw, to Rosanne Marie Allen, whom he had dated since October 1, 1970. She survives him. Phil was a stem cell transplant cancer survivor. He worked as a Registered Pharmacist throughout his career-at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, Wrights Pharmacy in Sebewaing and RiteAid in Bad Axe and Standish. His #1 hobby was his family and his grandchildren, especially while swimming in the family pool. His church, watching football (including the Lions) and playing pool with his teammates were priorities. He enjoyed golfing, sailing, music and classic cars, especially his 1969 Cutlass convertible. Phil was a very good cook and loved grilling great barbecue food. He was an avid hunter, but often slept in the blind while hunting. He was a member of the Pigeon First United Methodist Church, the Pigeon Lions Club and the Hubbard Winsor Lodge No. 420 F & AM. In addition to Rosanne, his wife and soulmate, he is survived by a daughter, Jessica (Jerry) Spannagel, Saginaw; a son, Jason (Becky) Seemann, Saginaw; five grandsons: Phillip, Carl and Ian Spannagel and Austin & Jaxson Seemann; his mother and stepfather, Randy and Dale Bruns, Hemlock; his sisters and brothers: Sally (Ron) Bottke, Clarkston, Walt (Tammi) Seemann, Saginaw, John Seemann, Auburn and Doris "Dolly" (Don) Roy, Saginaw; his stepsisters, Debbie (Paul) Dembowski, Coleman, Donna (Pat) Kinley, Saginaw and Deanna (Mark) Stewart, Bay City; brothers and sisters-in-law: Wesley (Judy) Allen, Ernest (Sue) Allen, Howard (Pegg) Allen and Corrinne "Corky" (Gary) Nye and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter; his beloved in-laws, Howard and Erma Allen and his stepsister, Midge Bruns. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the Pigeon First United Methodist Church, with Rev. John Britt, pastor, officiating. Burial took place in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Saginaw. Memorials may be made to Pigeon First United Methodist Church, Pigeon Lions Club or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon. |
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Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. |
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Richard Paul Scott, 41, of Hancock, Mich., died Feb. 8, 2009, as a result of a snowmobile accident. He was born in Coldwater on Jan. 24, 1968, to Kandy and Richard Scott. He attended Coldwater High School and later Michigan Tech. He is survived by his daughter, Suzette, of Houghton; mother Kandy Scott, Coldwater; brother Kit Scott, Reading; half sisters Lori (Tim) Malone, Bronson and Sally Scott, Coldwater; Uncle Michael Sweet, Aunt Roberta Raymond and maternal grandmother, Arlene Sweet all of Coldwater and Uncle Michael Scott, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Scott and stepfather, Gary Wiley.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union in Houghton, in the name of Suzette Scott.  There will be a memorial at the Coldwater Elks at 5 p.m. on April 11. |
Chesky, Robert Henry 'Bob' Ann Arbor, MI Dr. Robert "Bob" Chesky died peacefully at home February 25th. He was a dedicated pediatrician who served families in Ann Arbor and Brighton for 35 years. Memorial service 1pm Sunday March 1st at Muehlig Funeral Chapel. A complete obituary for Bob ran on February 27th. |
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Robert Schafer, 82, of Carleton died Sunday in Monroe. Arrangements by Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel. |
• Robert W. Eldridge, 97, of Bear Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 28. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.... |
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Robert “Bob” Irving Nystrom passed away peacefully at his home in Adrian, Mich., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Bob was the son of Irving Nystrom and Mary (Pojedizinka) Nystrom, born in Waukegan, Ill., on Dec. 19, 1929. He married his high school sweetheart, Catharine Maude Pentelow, on April 16, 1949. Bob was the proud father of his son, Steven Robert Nystrom – partner Susan Boswell, and his daughter, Diana Eileen Bell – husband Edward Lyall Bell, and proud grandfather of Lindsey Erin Nickalls, Jennifer Jones and Catharine Nystrom. Bob graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science and Mechanical Engineering Degree in 1951 and played clarinet in the Purdue marching band. Bob continued to play clarinet at his church in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. Bob worked for both the Battle Creek Gas Company and Michigan Gas Utilities before joining Citizens Gas and Fuel Company (CGFC) in 1953, making this his business home and second family for the next 40 years. In 1964 Bob was elected as Director of the Board and then President and General Manager and Member of the Executive Committee in 1968 of CGFC. Bob remained President and CEO until his retirement in December 1992. Bob’s professional affiliations included being a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan; Past Director of the American Gas Association (AGA) and Past Chairman AGA Small Company Council; Director and Past Chairman, Michigan Electric and Gas Association; Past Director and Past Chairman, Michigan Independent Utility Economic Development Alliance; Past Director, Michigan Utilities Association; Chairman of the Board, Society Bank – Lenawee District; and Past Director Midwest Gas Association. Bob’s community affiliations included Director and Past Chairman, Lenawee Tomorrow Economic Expansion Corporation; Director and Past Chairman, Greater Adrian Industrial Development Corporation; Director, Junior Achievement; Past Director, Downtown Development Corporation; Past Director, Lenawee Chamber of Commerce; life member and Past President, Adrian Optimist Club; member and Past President, Lenawee YMCA; member and Past President, Lenawee Country Club; Past Member, Lenawee County Zoning Board; member, Past Trustee and Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Adrian; Director, Lenawee County Education Foundation; and Director, Lenawee Chamber Foundation. Bob’s hobbies and interests included fishing, golf, camping, canoeing, skiing, woodworking, and after retirement he took up curling and bid-euchre. He also bowled for many years in a service club league in Adrian. At Bob’s request there will be no visitation or services held in Adrian. At a later date there will be a private memorial held at his home in Canada. You may sign the online guestbook at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Lenawee, the Lenawee Humane Society or a charitable donation of your choice.   |
Rosena M. Kelley 1916-2009 Rosena M. Kelley, 92, Port Hope, passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 in the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born in Port Hope on July 12, 1916, the daughter of the late Frank and Mae (Merchant) Koglin. She was united in marriage to Stewart Kelley on Nov. 14, 1936 in Yale. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov 16, 1986. Stewart preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1988. She attended the United Methodist Church in Port Hope. She enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking. She was a friend to everyone and she especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed working on the farm and working with her cattle. She is survived by her children, Dale (Colleen) Kelley, Lenox Twp., A. Elnora "Kelley" Junkkari, Harbor Beach, Dennis (Jennifer) Kelley, Port Hope, Dean (Linda) Kelley, Kinde and Sheila (Craig) Palach, Fergus Falls, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank (Clara) Koglin, Mesa, Ariz., Fred (Bernice) Koglin, Port Hope and Albert Koglin, Bath and four sisters, Lena Sengstock, Port Hope, Dora (Delbert) Collison, Port Hope, Marlene (Julius) Martinez, Harbor Beach and Gloria Western, Ubly. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Kelley; brother, Alfred Koglin; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Kelley; son-in-law, Phillip Junkkari; brothers-in-law, Arthur Sengstock, Herman Pleiness and Charles Western and a sister-in-law, Florence Koglin. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach with Rev. Craig Palach of Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, Minn. officiating. Burial will take place in the Marquardt Cemetery, Port Hope. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until the time of services in the funeral home. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Russell Eugene Drayton, age 75, of Estero, Fla. and formerly of Coldwater, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 in Naples, Fla. Arrangements are being handled by the National Cremation Society and Funeral Home. |
Ruth Iona (Thompson) Duvall March 18, 1921-Feb. 26, 2009 Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:17 AM |
Ruth Iona (Thompson) Duvall, age 87, of Monroe, MI passed away, Thursday, February 26, 2009, at The Lutheran Home in Monroe, MI where she had been for the past 3 years. |
SATWICZ MADELINE L |
Tuesday 2 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. Mass Wednesday morning at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 46750 North Territorial Road at Beck, Plymouth. Contributions suggested to Right To Life - Life Span or P.B.J. Ministry care of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Share your special thoughts and memories at |
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Age 79 of Southfield, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Dearest mother of Andriene (Paul) Papalexiou and Debbie (Tony) Samalis. Loving grandmother of Paula (Tony) Hoffman, Stephanie and Jennifer Samalis and great-grandmother of Allie and Nick Hoffman and a great-granddog Elias Moore Samalis. Memorial Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home of Berkley. |
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Sandra Lee Poole (nee Prokos) was born March 15, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Marjorie and Richard Prokos, Sr. A resident of Lufkin, Texas (formerly Downriver, Michigan), she began her journey up the stairway to Heaven Feb. 20, 2009. |
Sandra Lee Szumal, age 58, of Applegate, formerly of Fair Haven and Gladwin, passed away at the Courtney Manor Nursing Center, Bad Axe. |
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Sarah “Jane” Durall, 76, of Mosherville, passed away Friday at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  She was born Jan. 11, 1933, in Magoffin County, Ky., to Walter and Sadie Wireman.  She worked as a certified nursing assistant at Spring Arbor Manor and was a member and current president of the Mosherville Ladies Aid.  She loved her cat and enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and canning. On Sept. 11, 1965, she married Charles Franklin Durall and he preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 1994. Survivors include: one daughter, Julie Gordon of Jonesville; grandchildren, Elizabeth Gordon of Jonesville, Amy (Steve) Cain of Somerset Center, Michael (Kari) Prater of Litchfield; great-grandson, Gage Paul Cain; three sisters, Kash Sanford, Charlene Sanford, Erma Lovely; five brothers, Harold Dean Wireman, Claude Wireman, Bob Wireman, Clyde Wireman and Russell Wireman. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sons (Charles & Paul Prater), two sisters, one brother, and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m Monday at the George White Funeral Home, Litchfield.  Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Litchfield. Visitation is scheduled from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the Mosherville Ladies Aid. |
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Sheila Bowen, 61, of Hillsdale, formerly of Iberia, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at home.  She was born Dec. 14, 1947 in Caruthersville, Mo. to Pete and Marge (Moore) Cravens. She was married July 17, 1973 to Danny Bowen and he preceded her in death in 1996. Sheila was devoted to her family and loved to read and crochet. She is survived by four daughters, Demetria (Nicholas) Adzic of Jonesville, Christina (Ty) Moore of Vilolina, Arkansas, Connie Holloway of Iberia, Mo. and Lisa (Eugene) Russell of Eldon, Missouri; a son, Darrell (Myrna) Monday of Eldon, Mo.; eight sisters; six brothers; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Danny, Sheila was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services for Sheila Bowen will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Iberia, Mo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the charity of the donor’s choice. To view this obituary or send condolences please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. |
Stella Mae Schmelz Oct. 20, 1918-Feb. 27, 2009 Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:28 AM |
Stella Mae Gentz was born on October 20, 1918 in Blissfield, Michigan. |
TENDLER NORMAN |
Beloved husband of the late Naomi Tendler D.D.S. Dear father of Arthur and Ann. Proud grandfather of Joseph and Susan, Michael, Joshua and great-grandfather of Naomi and Sarah. Cherished brother of Jack (Dorothy) Tendler and the late Lorraine (Saul) Reuben. Devoted son of the late Frieda and the late Nathan Tendler. SERVICES 10:00 A.M. MONDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. INTERMENT AT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK., 1 guest book message |
THE Family of the late Walter Forster would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the community for their support during this difficult time. We would especially like to thank Dr. Ali Khan and staff, the employees of Scheurer Hospital and its emergency room staff who took diligent care of his health for many years. We would also like to thank Dr. Maheshwari, the SICU and the flight care staff of St. Mary's for bringing him comfort during his final hours. Many thanks to the Cross Lutheran Church and Pastor Tim Loehrke for presiding over the funeral service. Your words and the church community have brought our family much needed comfort during our time of loss. Finally, we would like to express our appreciation to the staff at the Champagne Funeral Home for helping us oversee the many details in a way only a neighbor could. |
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TRATE JOHN W |
Tuesday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Additional visitation Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Highland Park Baptist Church, 28600 Lasher Road (corner of 12 Mile Rd.), Southfield, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to A.B.W.E.—C/O Robert Walsh Church Construction. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
TRENTACOSTA MARGARET A |
today 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Funeral in St. Athanasius of Roseville on Wednesday at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be addressed to Prader-Willi Foundation or ARC Service of Macomb, Inc. Share memories at www.faulmannwalsh.com |
Terry E. Maddux Feb. 7, 1947-Feb. 27, 2009 Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:28 AM |
Terry E. Maddux, age 62 years of Temperance, MI, died Friday, February 27, 2009 in Fountainview of Monroe. |
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the Harbor Beach ambulance, doctor, nurses, St. Mary's Flight personnel, doctors and nurses, family members and friends for all their well wishes. Dena Diehl & Family |
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Thomas L. Stough March 24, 1938-Feb. 27, 2009 Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:30 AM |
Thomas "Tom" L. Stough, 70 of Temperance, MI and formerly of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away on February 27, 2009. |
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Tracy Lee Wigent, age 53, of Richmond, Va. (formerly of Reading), died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Richmond.  He was born May 27, 1955 in Hillsdale, the son of Leland and Roberta (May) Wigent. Tracy graduated from Reading High School in 1973 and furthered his education at Sienna Heights, University of Michigan and Ohio State University. While in college Tracy was very active in the arts around the area. As a child he was active in the church youth group and church choir, played in the band and pep band, and was a class officer.  He was a member of the Fred Waring choir, had many parts in productions at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian and the Grist Mill in Homer, as well as designed sets and costumes extensively.  He went on the receive his Masters of Fine Arts at Ohio State University, costuming productions at the university as well as the Ohio State Opera. He was an instructor at Ohio State University, Wake Forest University, William and Mary University, and Hillsdale College.  He has been in the Virginia Shakespeare Festival as both an actor and a designer, North Carolina Shakespeare Festival where he became a member of Actor’s Equity Union. Survivors include his parents, Leland (Roberta) Wigent of Reading; two brothers, Toby (Janice) Wigent of Reading, Tim (Cindy) Wigent of Allen; nieces and nephews,  Shann (Shawn) Wigent, Michael Wigent, Jennifer Rodgers, Jason, Jordan and Austin Wigent; and life partner, Jim Bowden of Richmond. His grandparents and an infant sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the George White Funeral Home, Reading, with the Rev. DeAnn Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Reading. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Please consider memorials to the “Tracy Wigent Excellence in the Arts Award” c/o Reading High School. |
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Violet R. Keenan May 9, 1927-Feb. 26, 2009 Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:17 AM |
Violet R. Keenan, age 81, of Flat Rock, died on Thursday, February 26, 2009 in the comfort of her home. |
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KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Virginia Webb, 84, daughter of A.G. and Sadie (Nicholas) Elias, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Feb. 22, 2009, in Kirkland. |
WATSON AMY J |
Age 88. Loving mother of Vilma Barber, Gail (Robert) Clor, and Vicki (Richard) Potter. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 Blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica, Tuesday 1-8 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of Services 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Family request donations to the Utica Community Schools Foundation of Excellence or Alzheimers Association. Please share a memory www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com |
WAY TO TODAY - Music enjoyable at skating rink Saturday, February 28, 2009 5:08 PM - GARY PULLANO |
From the pages of the Holland City News and Holland Sentinel. Saturday March 1, 1884 • One very enjoyable feature of the roller skating rink is the music furnished by Dr. Gee's band. • The total amount received for the endowment of theological instruction in Hope College has now reached $3,884. • Business is picking up on the Chicago & West Michigan Railway. Man of the employees who were “laid off” some time ago have been reinstated. We notice Mr. Geo. Hunt on duty at the freight office again. • A new drawbridge is being constructed over Grand River at Ferrysburg that is to support two tracks, one for the use of the Chicago & West Michigan Railway and the other for the Detroit and Milwaukee Railway. This will alleviate the problems presented by having only a single track. Thursday March 4, 1909 • Hereafter, the night firemen, of which there re four at each engine house, will receive $125 per annum, a raise of $25. The day men will get a raise of $10 each. The raise was made in response to a petition from the night men for a raise of $50 that was presented to the board of police commissioners. • At the board of public works meeting Monday night it was reported the test of the new turbine generator unit at the city lighting plant made a very favorable showing. • The Buss Machine works shipped one of its 64-inch cabinet planers to Steinway & sons of New York City. This extraordinary planer will be used to lane the large sounding boards of Steinway pianos. • When you come in on the Interurban care get your bearings when the conductor calls out “Lincoln Avenue.” Land street is now more and Lincoln Avenue has taken its place. Last night the council passed the resolution that changed the name of the street. It was adopted based on a petition from Land street residents. • The new staff of the Anchor at Hope College includes editor Henry K. Pasma and associate editors John Wichers and John Warnshuis. Thursday March 1, 1934 • Technically, nearly 7,000 Holland residents today are subject to 90 days in jail or $100 fine for failure to pay the head tax levied for old age pensions. The deadline passed at 5 p.m. yesterday with only a small fraction of one percent of some 7,000 registered making the $2 payment. It is unlikely that any legal action will be taken in the city to enforce the head tax ruling. • Word has been received from Washington that Cong. George Foulkes, Democratic leader, will attend the banquet and ball to be staged by the Young Democratic Club of Holland at the Masonic Temple Monday evening. Gary Pullano is a resident of Park Township. |
WEBB LARRIE M |
Monday 1-9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at |
WORKMAN DAVID R |
54, of Luther. Passed away February 26, 2009. On-line obituary may be viewed and condolence wishes offered at www.pruittlivingston.com. Arrangements for a down-state Funeral Service will be announced. |
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his home in Huron Twp., MI on Saturday, February 28, 2009. William Wynne in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Hebert) Wynne. Dear brother of John and his wife Jenny, and uncle of Tracy and Shannon. Predeceased by his parents, Mike and Catharine (O'Neil) Wynne and aunt Carrie O'Neil. Friends will be received at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St., Goderich on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Goderich on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca |
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William D. “Yoder” Isaac, age 53, of Sturgis, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Dec. 15, 1955, in Sturgis, a son to Patricia Eberhard. William was adopted and raised by his grandparents Harold and Thelma Isaac and has been a resident of Sturgis most of his life. On Nov. 1, 1975, in Sturgis, he married Toby Sybesma. William was currently employed by Ross Laboratories Division of Abbott Laboratories where he had worked for many years. He had previously been employed at Bristol Valley Foods, Sturgis Carton (Americraft Carton), and Montgomery Ward. William enjoyed working in the yard, bowling, fishing, racing, karaoke, and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandson Logan, who knew him as “Pappa,” and his stepgrandchildren. He was a fan of the Detroit Tigers baseball team and the Detroit Lions football team and he enjoyed listening to country music, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and The Eagles. Surviving are his loving wife of 33 years, Toby; a daughter, Melissa (John) Delarye of Sturgis; grandson, Logan; grandmother, Thelma Isaac; three stepgrandchildren, Taylor, Sarah, and Jarrett Delarye of Sturgis; several stepbrothers and stepsisters. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Isaac in 2004; daughter, Kristy Lee Isaac in 2000; mother, Patricia Sparck, and stepbrother, John Sparck. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2– 4 and 6–8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091. Funeral services celebrating the life of William D.“Yoder” Isaac will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A graveside committal service will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggest those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Isaac’s memory consider Kristy’s Kids Scholarship Fund, c/o: Glen Oaks Community College, 62249 Shimmel Road, Centreville, MI 49032. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. His obituary is also at www.tributes.com. |
William P. Vogler Jr. 1933-2009 William P. Vogler Jr., 75, Oscoda, formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Saginaw. He was born in Detroit on March 11, 1933 to the late William and Anna (Slumba) Vogler. He and Betty Stocks were united in marriage on October 2, 1954 in Harbor Beach. Bill served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Teamsters 299 as a truck driver. He was also a member of the American Legion of Oscoda. He is survived by his wife, Betty, Oscoda; children, Theresa (Steve) Ann Johnson, Wayne, Matthew Vogler, Oscoda and Pamela Black and her friend Tony Brardo, Westland; two grandchildren, Lisa Marie (Darrell) Ingram and Amy Lynn Jozefowicz and her friend Matt Young; and five great-grandchildren, Cammy, Dawsn, Alaina, Brianna and Jackson William. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, George, Joseph and Edward Vogler. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Fr. William Spencer officiated, with burial taking place in the church cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach. |
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Willis E. Witmer Feb. 28, 2009 Monday, March 2, 2009 10:32 AM |
Willis E. Witmer, 60, died at 9:10 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center. Arrangements by Merkle Funeral Service. |
ZELECHOWSKI WALTER F |
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Make A Wish Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com. |
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